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Within five years, every K-12 student in America will be using a mobile handheld device as a part of learning, according to Elliot Soloway, a professor at the University of Michigan.
"Smart phones are the one technology that can eliminate the digital divide," he told THE Journal. "Given the cost of the device, it is very conceivable that every child, rich or poor, can have one 24/7."
Soloway is founder and chief executive officer of GoKnow, an education consultancy that provides professional development seminars for educators, and a member of the faculty in the College of Engineering, the School of Education, and the School of Information at U Mich. He's been following education technology trends for the last three decades, focusing especially on mobile devices for the bulk of those years.
A frequent speaker on education technology issues and a fierce ed tech advocate, Soloway explained that mobile phones are ideal for K-12 students: They're the tool of choice for that generation; they're relatively affordable; they're appropriate 21st century tools for developing 21st century skills; and, maybe most significant of all, they enable more than just anytime, anywhere learning. They enable, as Soloway put it, "Everywhere, all the time learning."
David Nagel: You've described the cell phone as a "game changer" for education and as the "quintessential 21st century tool." Why the cell phone specifically?
Elliot Soloway: There are several reasons why the cell phone is a game changer:It is the device of choice by students--the kids themselves are bringing the devices to school--we adults brought laptops into schools, and they are a yawn, as are netbooks because the kids see cell phone as their generation's technology.
The students are highly competent with the technology; the learning curve is very low. The kids can use the skills they have developed outside of school inside of school
Portability: The small devices fit into your hand, your pocket, your purse. Portability trumps everything--bigger screen, more power, bigger keyboard. Being able to take it out and turn it [on] instantly is totally important to the mobile, instant gratification generation. The students play all sorts of games on small screens; they are comfortable with small screens. Kids are comfortable with the small keyboards;they have learned to thumb type. Give a kid a full-sized keyboard, and you will reduce the kid to hunt and peck.
Portability provides learning in context--while doing an experiment, [a student] can write it up; while on a field trip, [a student] can capture ideas. And portability enables relating abstract concepts in the classroom to concrete items in the world. For example, what is a complementary angle? What is an isosceles triangle? Well, take a picture after school of objects that illustrate those properties.
The small size matches the small size of the kids: Kids are small; their technology complements their size. Hulking, 7-pound laptops are seen as old technology, not interesting, by the mobile generation: They want to use their technology literally on the go. Can't do that with a laptop.
Laptops are way too expensive to maintain: Drop a laptop, kiss it goodbye; drop a smart phone, and there is a very good chance it will be fine.
You can do everything on a smart phone that you can do on a laptop, except maybe for high school geometry and except for a few scientific visualizations. But for 90 percent of what a student has to do, the smart phone can do it. Why do you need more than that in the palm of your hand, 24/7? And that is using today's screen form factor. Tomorrow we will able to pull out a screen or we will be able to project a larger screen onto a blank surface. In fact, Samsung's Galaxy already has a version that can shoot out a 60-inch image!
Smart phones make possible everywhere learning, all-the-time learning.
Smart phones are the one technology that can eliminate the digital divide--given the cost of the device, it is very conceivable that every child, rich or poor, can have one 24/7.
What the kids can do and how the kids can do it has changed. For the first time in history, there is a device at a student-affordable price point that has sufficient computing power and networking to support 90 [percent] to 95 percent of what a student does in school every day.
Nagel: Android- and iOS-based slates share a lot of characteristics with cell phones, and they're starting to be adopted more and more in higher ed, especially the iPad at this point. What are the implications for K-12?
Soloway: What problem does an iPad solve? While they are being adopted, it isn't clear to me or my colleague [GoKnow Chief Education Architect and past ISTE President] Cathie Norris why there is such a rush to iPads. They are expensive [and] fragile, and creating content is a challenge. Since learning is all about creating, it seems like a funny device to focus educational attention on. But, it is beautiful, and everyone wants to be part of something beautiful.
Today, in the PC world, whether a computer is a Dell, a Gateway, a Sony, etc., one puts a layer of software on that device, and then from a user's perspective all those different devices are the same. That is what is going to happen shortly in the mobile device space. Different companies are going to build a layer of software that makes every smart phone--android, [Windows Phone 7], iOS, etc.--appear the same to the teacher and the student.
Nagel: We have some problems with cell phones as universal tools for students and educators, don't we? What do you think the biggest hurdles are? Policy? Cost of the devices? Reliable and affordable service? Software?
Soloway: The only problem with mobile devices is perception. "The screen is too small; the keyboard is too small." "I never used one of those devices when I was in school." "The kids are going to cheat." "The phone causes disruptions in the class."
Those are the common negatives we hear.
Those are all easily addressable.
Turn off texting, and turn off voice functions--the smart phone is now truly a computer
Use the students' tools for learning just like we used students' tools in previous generations' for learning--i learned with paper and pencil, since that was the technology of my day. The technology of today is mobile--that's how kids need to learn. We need to prepare kids for the 21st century, not the 19th century.
Cost? Cost is dropping--the calculator was expensive at the outset. But over the next five years, the cost will drop to $5 to $10 per month for the device, the data plan, the software … everything.... That is definitely affordable. No more paper copying; no more paper textbooks. Cost is not an issue; cost is a phony issue. Even today the cost is not particularly high, compared with putting in a WiFi network capable of supporting 1:1. That is expensive.
Nagel: What will need to happen to overcome these issues?
Soloway: We need to accept the fact that mobile technologies are an integral part of the kids lives and an integral part of 21st century knowledge workers' lives. We need to stop looking at the past and look to the future. We need to step forward and say: We need to do 21st century education in the same ways we are doing 21st century commerce, 21st century health, etc. There are risks; absolutely. But staying where we are in schools--using 19th century technology and fooling ourselves that we are teaching 21st century skills and content--is truly doing our students a huge disservice. You can't teach 21st century skills and content with 18th century paper and pencil tools.
Nagel: What will be the impact of 4G and mobile broadband for K-12, and what else do you see on the horizon in terms of advancements to the technology of mobile phones.
Soloway: 4G will make it cheaper to use the data plans. The increased speed is important, but the reliability is more important. If we want to do cloud computing, we need always on connectivity--and that isn't here yet. The need for always on should be the driver, not faster speeds--that are still unreliable! Cloud computing and mobile technologies are the yin-yang, two totally intertwined technologies. Once we have reliable connections then cloud computing will take off. And then a student--or anybody--can do their "work" for anyplace because the information--their information--is available everywhere. I really don't like the notion of anywhere, anytime learning. That is too limited. Cathie and I favor the terms "everywhere learning, all the time learning." Adults do those two things; that's just what a 21st century knowledge worker does. So, that's what we need to prepare the mobile generation--the children, the youth, of today--for.
It doesn't take a crystal ball to see that mobile technologies are changing--rapidly, faster than any other technology before--our ways of doing things. Having a mobile device in the palm of your hand, connected to the Internet, 24/7 has never been possible before. It is possible now--finally--at a price point that is just about there--just about affordable by all. Can you imagine 7 billion people all with such a device? Currently there are 4.5 billion cell phones and 7 billion people. Mobile technologies are bigger than the Internet. The Internet is just a roadway; if you don't have a car, the roadway is useless. Mobile technologies are the cars for the Internet roadway. Mobile technologies are giving voice to people who never had voice before.
Cathie and I make the following prediction: within five years, every child, in every grade, in every school in America will be using a mobile learning device, 24/7. Take that to the bank! Yes, while today, 99 percent of schools ban cell phones, we stick by this prediction? Why? Because mobile technologies is as necessary part of living in the modern world as is air, water, and food. Communications is the hallmark of what it means to be human; mobile devices support communication in new and exciting ways; mobile devices help make us human, help define us as different than plants and animals. Mobile technologies are essential to our lives--outside of school. How can school resist letting mobile devices through the school door? We shouldn't be asking, "Why should schools adopt mobile technologies?" No! We should be asking: "How can schools be so cynical, so backwards-looking, and prevent our children, the children entrusted to the school's care, to be allowed to benefit from a technology that clearly is highly beneficial." Schools need to take their heads out of the sand, be brave and step forward, and truly help the children entrusted to them. Mobile technologies can make a huge difference in teaching and learning--the pilot projects are demonstrating that fact over and over and over again. Schools need to be on the right side of the 21st century: 1:1, 24/7 mobile device rollouts should be the norm, not the exception.
Soloway and his partner, Cathleen Norris, will be tackling the issue of cell phones in education during a special session at the FETC 2011 conference in Orlando, FL. The session, "Cell Phones in Education? It's Inevitable," will be held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in Room S320EF. Further details can be found here.
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For something so small and compact, there sure are a lot of things to consider when buying – and owning – a compact ice maker. It is hardly rocket science, but a lot of care and thought should still be put into it, from making the purchase all the way to its maintenance and upkeep. Here are some of the more frequently asked questions regarding portable ice makers.
Not necessarily. Although the primary reason people buy a portable ice maker is due to its compact or small size, being the smallest doesn't automatically make it the best choice. You still have to take its features and capabilities into consideration.
A portable ice maker is designed to be small and lightweight enough to be moved from one place to another. Therefore, it should look at home on the counter-top or tabletop of any kitchen, at a wet bar in the living room, at the back of the car, an RV or even in boats. Some could even be placed under counters or other smaller nooks.
Speed and capacity are the two most important factors that should be noted. How fast can it make ice and how much ice can it store? How much water can the water reservoir hold? Compare this with the actual amount of ice you expect to need or make use of to help you along in narrowing your choices.
The quality of ice (e.g. smell, taste) largely depends on the quality of the water used in making them. Thus, it wouldn't be fair to rely entirely on these machines in producing the best ice. Some portable ice makers are also designed to produce various sizes of ice and in different shapes, too.
There are ice makers that are hooked up with a water line while others require manual pouring of water into the water reservoir. Some brands incorporate these two features into their ice maker, making the water line an optional feature.
The self-cleaning function is considered a rarity among portable ice makers. This means that when you fill the unit with water diluted with vinegar or lemon extract, the pipes and coils will clean themselves. This is a very useful feature. However, prudence would dictate that you should still regularly clean and maintain your ice maker in the event that self-cleaning will not be able to completely flush out all the bacteria and microbes that may have attached themselves to the unit.
A common misconception among users is that the ice makers are substitutes for freezers. Thus, they immediately complain when the ice in the storage compartments melt after a certain period of time. No, the ice maker is NOT a freezer. Therefore, the ice made by the compact ice maker should be taken out of the basket and used instead of being left there. Some units have storage with extended cooling features; still, that does not make them freezers.
At the end of the day, the users' guide or instruction manual should be every owner's bible when it comes to their portable ice makers. The manufacturer's notes, combined with common sense will go a long way to ensure that you get your money's worth – and more – in your compact ice maker.
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@K – Thanks! I read these posts first before I include them in the roundup and only include articles which I think can benefit you, my readers.
I just recently heard of the controversy regarding the Top 10 Emerging Influential Pinoy Bloggers. If there's any who should speak about it, it should be the organizer. Also, they should make the rules more clear and have some sort of transparency so people won't doubt the results or accuse anyone of cheating.
I read that multiply blog post last week when a friend of mine shared the link on Facebook. My reaction was, we shouldn't waste our time on those types of bloggers. ;)
Haha..I know what you mean and yes, those types of comments are annoying. I'm glad I don't get those kinds of comments here.
The bottom bar/toolbar is not a plugin. I'll be featuring it on a post tomorrow or on Fri.


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The Age of Cancer
After the three great Spiritual festivals marking the three energies of creation - Love Light and Power, about which we have spoken previously, we come to the sign of Cancer.
It is said that the Zodiac sign of Cancer marks our entry into the physical world – the world of matter.
Countless Millennia ago, long before we became the humans we are today, we all existed in the world of energy, the world of Spirit.
In order to gain experience, we needed to have a physical body in which to experience. Without that, it would be like dreaming – a sort of unreal state, in which nothing is ever concretised or real.
Because it is an amorphous state, nothing is clear or real enough to register as permanent learning, and therefore useful for future reference. This helps us to understand why Cancer is considered as our point of entry into this physical world.
The crab is a very apt symbol for Cancer as it has a hard shell, symbolising the material body, encasing a vulnerable inner being, to protect it – just like the eternal spirit encased in matter.
Cancer is ruled by the moon and is responsible for the life rhythms on Earth – the tides, growing, planting and harvesting cycles of plants and human hormonal cycles. It is one of the ways we are anchored to the earth, and to all upon it.
Because the moon rules the tides, it also affects all bodies of water, like rivers, lakes and dams, including our own body. Scientific testing can measure the pull of the tides in a cup of coffee - a pretty small amount to test!
It was in a long distant Age of Cancer, that we first took on physical form, as Cancer is the sign of matter or form in its rudimentary stages. It is ruled by the moon, who is called the 'Mistress of Magic' - and what could be more magical than the creation of a new life?
Cancer is a group sign, the sign symbolising the general mass of humanity who is driven by the emotions and mass opinion.
The crab symbolises imprisonment (hard shell) in matter, responding to the instinctual consciousness of the mass, with little sense of self or individuality. The awareness of 'Self-hood' or 'light within' is only dimly felt or recognised and not yet exercised.
In today's world, we would refer to this as 'tribal consciousness', but there is really no pure tribal consciousness left in our world today. Despite the seemingly painfully slow evolutionary progress, we have actually moved well beyond this level in our evolutionary journey.
Ideally, we can see we now have moved beyond this primitive state of thinking we are our body, and begin to experience ourselves as more than just a physical being – 'a Spiritual Being having a human experience' - merely using the body as a vehicle for that experience!
The next stage in our evolution, is to allow the inner being, the 'light within' to shine through the physical, illuminating and lightening it, making it a beacon of hope for others still struggling in the darkness of materiality.


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Sahar's research interests are centered on the printing of non-Latin — specifically Arabic and Indic — scripts. Her thesis focuses on the historical establishment and subsequent development of Punjabi printing in post-war Britain, particularly in Birmingham and the Midlands. The study of these printing communities, their modus operandi and printed outputs, will assist in addressing wider issues relating to how ethnic communities established their own identities, and the role played by print in processes of cultural integration. Additionally, it will pave the way for further research on the topic of non-Latin printing.


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Patricia King Can Ascend to Heaven/
Patricia King claims she has the ability to ascend into the heavens, and she has apparently received study notes that she describes as almost complete dictation from the Holy Spirit on how you also can "ascend into the heavens." Perhaps she could take some videos of heaven on her next visit?
Instead of teaching people at her "glory school" she could could simply show us heaven itself! Of wait, she can't charge a fee if she doesn't have a "glory school."
According to Patricia King, the Bible isn't clear enough on our ability to ascend to heaven, so she needed some Holy Spirit dictated notes to make up for where the Bible is lacking.
We know the Bible isn't lacking of course. We really don't need whatever Patricia King's vast imagination can conjure up. In fact when you see her lips start moving, it's probably a good idea to run away as fast and far as you can!
Have you had enough of these false prophets? Read this and find some relief:
The Hyper-Charismatic House of Cards-Let It Fall and Be Free


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I had the joy of spending an afternoon with our young adult group as we witnessed the union of a dear friend with her long-awaited groom.
It was such a lovely and Christ-honoring day. The couple shared their first kiss at the wedding, and gave hope to their peers ... no matter how long God asks you to wait for your spouse, you never have to lower your standards ... and, it is absolutely possible to remain pure in a biblical dating relationship ... both of which bring the couple to the alter with great joy, anticipation, and obedience as they begin their life together as husband and wife. I must have stopped to look around and take it all in at least three or four times as I reflected on the wonder of how richly God blesses those who walk in obedience to Him and willingly give up their own so that He might be glorified through them. It is a beautiful thing to behold.
Once the service was over and everyone screamed and cheered over their first kiss, we spent the next few hours at the reception. Young and old, saved and unsaved, married and single, new to salvation and mature in Christ ... a complete mix of different people, all enjoying one another as we shared a common focus: a wedding of someone we love.
As I watched and listened to everyone around me, it struck me that this is exactly what the Lord intended for His children. We are not called to walk through life alone, battling, growing, suffering, rejoicing ... we are called to do it together! Funerals, graduations, weddings, the birth of a baby, new jobs, loss of jobs, surgeries, marriage crisis, wayward children, restoration - we need each other for all of them!
I would almost guarantee that half of the wedding guests had very little in common. But you know what? It didn't matter! We had a common purpose for that moment in time, and status, age, interests, and convictions were not up for debate. We just enjoyed one another! There were silly conversations, deep discussions, someone witnessed to an unsaved guest, kids were running everywhere, people were laughing and smiling, and when it was time - they were able to reach into their hearts to share important words of wisdom and encouragement for the bride and groom. No one cared about our differences in those moments - we were just one community, one body, joined together to celebrate two lives. And we will come together again for another purpose - maybe joyful, maybe sad - but we will still be together, interacting and loving one another. Just as God intended.
By the time the bride and groom were sealed shut into their car to drive away for the long-awaited honeymoon, there were just a few guests left. The family, of course, the wedding party, some young adults, and me! We were outside talking and laughing when I noticed one of the girls snapping photos, so I yelled, "Camera! Pose!" (I loathe candid shots when someone captures you with a piece of chicken bulging from your cheek or your face is all screwed up in a sneeze. Lovely.) All of the girls linked arms and posed, or so I thought. As soon as she took the photo I turned around and saw that the guys had hopped in the photo with us. And that is when it struck me once again.
Do you remember the song "One of these things?"
Which of these things is not like the other one,
which one of these doesn't belong?
That is how I felt when I saw the picture on her camera. Here I am in the center of the group - the 41-year-old married mother of six - surrounded by young, fresh, have-their-whole-lives-ahead-of-them young adults. At first it looked strange - but when I left the camera and looked into the faces of my brothers and sisters - it felt RIGHT. I was the same Michelle with them that afternoon as I am with my own peers, or when I spend a morning being discipled by an older woman.
The Lord did not intend for the body of Christ to be divided into age and stage, never to cross paths again. There is a time for both - to be with those who understand where you are and what you need so you can encourage one another to press on. But Scripture is very clear that the older are to invest in the younger, and pour into them so that they might gain wisdom and understanding from those who have walked before. 20 somethings needs to spend an afternoon talking to a retired senior. Singles need to sit at the dinner table of a young family and watch their marriage and parenting relationships. Middle-aged couples need to open their home to teens and young adults and enjoy their energy and enthusiasm while challenging them to be purposeful in their growth and maturity in Christ. And sometimes a 12-year-old boys needs to sit on the floor and build Lego's with a 3-year-old.
God's family looks just like our own families - a mix of personalities and age, maturity and innocence. We do not send the children into another room to open presents on Christmas morning - everyone is together! Grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and spouses ... FAMILY.
Last Saturday was a wonderful day. Not only did I enjoy the beauty of hearing marriage vows and watching the face of the groom when he saw his bride coming toward him, I also enjoyed the grace of a God who gave me a glimpse of what He intended, and desires, for His children. Community. Interaction. Enjoyment. Celebration. Encouragement. Comfort. Rejoicing. Mourning.
Be at peace with one another – Mark 9:50
Love one another – 1 John 3:11, 23; 4:7, 11, 12
Build up one another – Romans 14:19; Ephesians 4:12
Be of the same mind toward one another – Romans 12:16
Give preference to one another – Romans 12:10
Greet one another – Romans 16:16
Serve one another – Galatians 5:13
Receive one another – Romans 15:7
Be devoted to one another – Romans 12:10
Rejoice or weep with one another – Romans 12:15
Admonish one another – Romans 15:14; Colossians 3:16
Care for one another – 1 Corinthians 12:25
Show tolerance toward one another – Romans 15:1-5; Ephesians 4:2
Be kind and forgiving to one another – Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13
Submit to one another – Romans 12:10; Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5
Comfort one another – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Encourage one another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13
Be compassionate with one another – 1 Peter 3:8
Pray for one another – James 5:16
Confess your faults to one another – James 5:16
Accept one another – Romans 14:1; 15:7


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Masala Rice / Tava Pulao / Pulav / Stir -Fried Rice / Indian style Fried Masala rice / Tawa Pulav/ Leftover rice / Lunch Box / Street Food / Fast food / Work Lunch Box -2 / Work Lunch Ideas / Lunch Box Ideas / Rice dish recipes / How to make Tawa Pulav? / Tawa Pulao step by step recipe
Tawa Pulao is a simple rice preparation made over a hot tawa with rice smothered in butter, mixed vegetable and Pav bhaji masala, also a popular Mumbai street food. Well, I've never been to Mumbai nor tasted this dish but was inspired to try after watching Chef Sanjeev Kapoor making it. Turn your leftover cooked rice into something fancy for next day's lunch box. To be frank it tastes a lot better the next day with all the masala soaked in the rice.
Masala Rice / Tava Pulao / Pulav / Stir -Fried Rice / Indian style Fried Masala rice / Tawa Pulav/ Leftover rice / Lunch Box / Street Food / Fast food / Work Lunch Box -2 / Work Lunch Ideas / Lunch Box Ideas / Rice dish recipes / How to make Tawa Pulav? / Tawa Pulao step by step recipe
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|Cooked Rice
|3 cups
|3/4 cup (diced)
|Tomato paste
|1 tablespoon (or 1/4 cup tomato diced)
|Mixed veggies
|1 cup (Carrots, green beans, green peas)
|Green Chili
|1 (minced)
|1 ïnch (minced)
|3 cloves (minced)
|Turmeric Powder
|1/4 teaspoon
|Red Chili Powder
|1 teaspoon
|Pav Bhaji Masala
|1/2 teaspoon
|1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
|2 tablespoons
|Lemon Juice
|1 teaspoon
|Curry Leaves
|5 leaves
|Coriander Leaves
|3 stalks chopped for garnishing
|Dry Red Chili
|Mustard seeds
|1/4 teaspoon
|Cumin Seeds
|1 teaspoon
|Garam Masala Powder
|1/2 teaspoon (or use fresh whole garam masala)
Lets decide on the veggies to use – I've used frozen pre-diced carrots, cut beans and peas which doesn't need a lot of cooking, really handy too. But if using fresh veggies, please make it a point to boil them first and then proceed. Typically this dish includes carrots, peas, potato and capsicum. Choose the combo that you like.
Basmati rice– Original recipe calls for cooked basmati rice which suits better of this dish. But I was frugal enough to recycle my leftover Long grain rice.
Choice of tomato paste over fresh tomatoes – Nothings wrong in using fresh tomatoes, I found tomato paste adding immense color to the dish plus handy.
Choice of Garam masala – Use of whole garam masala is not a part of the original recipe as you don't want to scoop a couple cloves or cardamon while eating , that's why use of garam masala powder makes more sense. I liked fresh garam masala, which you must have figured is a big lie. (must have powdered but skipped due to laziness)
Too many choices, lets get into the recipe. Heat butter in a wide Tawa- that's right! Make sure you use a wide tawa. Splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chili and whole garam masala. Add the chopped onions, green chili, ginger and garlic. Let them fry for few minutes.
Now add tomato paste, followed by mixed veggies.
Let them cook for few minutes (if using frozen veggies) and then add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and garam masala powder. Remember use less salt at this stage as your pav bhaji masala includes salt too.
Now add the rice, coriander and curry leaves. From this stage put your flame to the lowest setting.
Here comes the secret ingredient! Add the Pav bhaji masala powder and stir-fry. Once the masala sticks to the rice, check for salt, sprinkle the lemon juice and garnish with some extra coriander leaves.
Serve plain or with raita.
To be brutally honest, this dish still tasted good when substituted with a teaspoon of crushed dry mint leaves in the place of Pav bhaji masala. So, go for it even if you don't have pav masala.
- Serves 2
- Tomato paste gives nice color, if you can't find then use regular tomatoes.
- This pulao taste better after few hours of making once the masala gets soaked well in the rice, making it perfect for lunch box.


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Susan Maples, DDS is our guest blogger today at Sidekick Magazine.
Total health dentistry is an exciting new concept where dental teams take their rightful place at the table in today's pending healthcare crisis. With our national and global health crisis worsening, many eyes turn toward dentistry to participate in primary care diagnostics and treatment. But we are not talking about the common cold or flu virus here. We are talking about major, potentially life-threatening diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, oral cancer, acid reflex and obstructive sleep apnea, Alzheimer's, chronic systemic inflammation and more. And major risk factors for heart attack, and stroke.
The patient is now being primed by media and industry for their dental office preventive visit to transform into one that sees all their health challenges and incorporates a plan to protect the body from further oral and systemic disease.
But how will dental teams magically transform themselves into total health investigators and preventionists?
Building a Total Health Dental Practice is a two-day hands-on learning curriculum developed by Dr. Susan Maples and Henry Schein Dental. It's designed for the full participation of the entire dental team. The clinical team will learn to recognize the clues the mouth gives us about what's going on in the rest of the body. The business team will learn to effectively communicate those findings with the patient's physicians and attract new health-valued patients. The most important outcome is early disease detection and intervention, especially of life-style related preventable diseases, for the patients you've grown to love. After attending this course, you will learn to help your patients live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
For pregnant moms that means we can help prevent low-birth weight, pre-term delivery and still-born babies. For infants, we teach how to prevent caries, sleep disordered breathing, obesity and oral injury. For children, we change the preventive paradigm to offer their own hands-on learning—a process that results in a lifetime of learning around oral self-care for disease protection but also health-related sciences experiments for ultimate knowledge retention.
For teens, we must learn how to put kids in the driver's seat for a healthful lifestyle—one that wards off more than cavities: obesity, pre-diabetes, heart disease, addiction, depression and cancer.
For adults we can screen for major diseases such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and chronic systemic inflammation. Plus, from a single drop of saliva we can test for dangerous bacteria that cause gum disease, HPV persistent infection that is cancer-causing, genetic predisposition for heart disease and gum disease and soon a variety of specific organ cancers.
Come and learn with us and go home ready to start and market a Total Health practice of distinction. More information on this program is available at www.HenryScheinDental.com/TotalHealth.


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Europe and American commitment to war in Vietnam.
This solidly researched book explains why and how the United States made its first commitment to Vietnam in the late 1940s. Mark Atwood Lawrence deftly explores the process by which the Western powers set aside their fierce disagreements over colonialism and extended the Cold War fight into the Third World. Lawrence illuminates the background of the U.S. government's decision in 1950 to send military equipment and economic aid to bolster France in its war against revolutionaries. That decision, he argues, marked America's first definitive step toward embroilment in Indochina, the start of a long series of moves that would lead the Johnson administration to commit U.S. combat forces a decade and a half later.
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Hauser et al. [1] commented on several aspects of our study [2], criticizing the experimental design and questioning the lexical and intonational nature of the reported effects. In response to these comments, we would like to clarify what we do and do not claim.
The use of a single stimulus voice, with a variety of utterances per condition, can be a fair starting point to study the processing of lexical and intonational markedness in speech. In our study, dogs showed a laterality effect for meaningful (lexically marked) but not for meaningless (lexically unmarked) sound sequences from a selected familiar adult woman. It is possible, albeit unlikely, that the observed left bias does not generalize to other speakers, but the effect is still based on lexical markedness and not on acoustics.
Familiarity could not account for the reported left bias. We did use a familiarity control on the utterance level: praise words in praising intonation (and conjunction words in neutral intonation) were familiar utterances, while praise words in neutral intonation and conjunction words in praising intonation were unfamiliar. Praise words elicited left bias in either intonation, but conjunction words did not: this pattern is not explained by familiarity. We indeed found no left bias for either meaningless speech or, in a previous study [3], for nonspeech human sounds or dog sounds: all this supports our interpretation suggesting that the laterality effect reflects lexical mar...Show MoreCompeting Interests: None declared.
- Dogs process associations, not lexical or prosodic information
Dogs process associations, not lexical or prosodic information
Marc D. Hauser, Robert C. Berwick, Jeffrey Watumull and Noam Chomsky
Andics et al (1) use fMRI data to claim that dogs perform lexical and prosodic computations, concluding that these capacities evolved in the absence of language. The evidence does not support these conclusions.
First, the experimental design is flawed. With stimuli restricted to a single, familiar woman, we cannot generalize to all human speech. Logically, we cannot know whether the observed processing resulted from acoustic familiarity, one person, a woman, or an adult. The study also failed to include familiarity controls (used in several other studies, e.g., 2), most obviously familiar dog vocalizations. Notably, these same authors failed to find a laterality effect when both dog and human sounds were presented (3).
Second, even if they had presented a variety of voices, and eliminated familiarity by demonstrating a difference with dog vocalizations, there would still be no evidence for human language lexical or prosodic processing. Imaging and neuropsychological data (4) reveal that when humans process language, lexical and prosodic aspects go beyond sound structure or sounds with functional associations. For a dog, human words are at best associations to functional contexts or objects, and intonation merely conveys emotion. In contrast, for even young infants, lexical items are fixed by syntactical roles (e.g....Show MoreCompeting Interests: None declared.


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Is the life youre living today ideal in all areas? Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes we get to experience periods where all is right in our world. For most people, however, those are rare windows. This means we are often experiencing gaps between how wed like things to be and how they are now.
The gap between where we are now and our ideal is always a doorway to opportunity. It is an invitation to choose to make changes that move us closer to the life we imagine for ourselves.
By now, youve probably learned to handle whatever comes your way. You cope, you make things work, and you manage. But that doesnt give us an extraordinary life. Here are some critical steps to minding the gap:
How does minding the gap lead to sustainable change? When you learn to check in with yourself on a regular basis and assess whats working and what could be working better, and when you implement a new approach and observe the impact, then tweak, if necessary to produce a change. You can see improvements and build confidence that you have the capacity to successfully achieve results that change your life.
How can this help your patients and those you care for? When others in life are struggling in one or more areas, being able to ask them, what would you rather be experiencing right now? helps them identify the gap. You can then ask them what one small change they could make in that moment to move at least a little closer to their ideal. Even the smallest change will bring some relief and sense of having more control and choice than perhaps they thought they had.
Over time, repeating this process helps to not just identify what we want but moves closer to it and sustains the changes we make along the way to our ideal.
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Quattro Stagioni canning jars and lids are becoming almost as widely available as the more familiar Ball Mason and Kerr jars. Although different in jar shape, lid type, and canning process, these jars and lids are easy to use and do perform well.
Quattro Stagioni canning jars come in 250 ml/8.5 oz, 500 ml/17 oz, 1 liter/34 oz and 1.5 liter/1.6 quart sizes.
The fact that the sizes are in the metric system may slightly throw off the amounts needed to fill the jars if you are using a recipe with measurements in the imperial/U.S. system. But this problem is negligible.
The rounded shape of the jars is attractive, arguably more interesting than the straight sides of wide-mouth Ball and Kerr jars.
One downside with the small 250 ml/8.5 oz jars is that although the 500 ml/17 oz jars can be used with the regular size of 2-piece Ball and Kerr canning lids, the small size Quattro Stagioni jars can only be used with the small size Quattro Stagioni lids.
The lids of Quattro Stagioni canning jars are a single piece. Like the inner disks of 2-piece canning lids, these should not be reused for canning because the adhesive ring that enables a tight vacuum seal loses strength with reuse. However, they are fine to reuse for recipes that will not be canned such as lacto-fermented pickles.
One advantage of the Quattro lids is that they are easier to open (even once safely sealed) than 2-piece canning lids. Have you ever given someone completely unfamiliar with home canning the gift of a jar of preserves only to watch them be baffled about how to open it? Quattro's lids pop the vacuum seal with a simple twist action just like store-bought jars of preserved food.
Note that the processing method with Italian Quattro Stagioni lids is a bit different than with standard 2-piece canning lids. With the latter, you remove the jars from the hot water of the canner as soon as possible after their processing time is done. With the Quattro lids, you leave the jars to cool inside the canner as the water cools. This is a slight disadvantage if your kitchen and stovetop space is limited.
An enormous advantage of the Italian Quattro Stagioni lids is that they are BPA-free. Unfortunately, Ball Mason and Kerr 2-piece canning lids do include BPA-leaching plastic coatings (if you aren't familiar, BPA is a substance leached by some plastics that is a major health hazard).
Tattler Reusable Canning Lids can be used with all but the smallest size of Quattro jars.
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Italian Quattro Stagioni canning jars and lids are pricier than their counterparts. For example, a 17-ounce Quattro jar costs about $3.00, compared to about $0.99 for a Ball Mason jar of comparable size.
The BPA-free factor of the lids plus the attractive shape of the jars makes Italian Quattro Stagioni jars and lids worth the extra price.


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Russian Progress MS-03 departs ISS/
With the undocking of a Russian Progress cargo ship from the International Space Station, only two spacecraft remain at the outpost – a rarity in an era of high visiting vehicle traffic.
Progress MS-03 undocked at 9:25 a.m. EST (14:25 GMT) Jan. 31, 2017, from the Pirs docking compartment on the Earth-facing side of the ISS after spending six months there.
The spacecraft launched July 16, 2016, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and docked two days later. It brought with it 2,500 kilograms of supplies, food, and equipment for then Expedition 48.
Since being unloaded of its cargo, it was reloaded with trash and other unneeded equipment. After undocking, once the vehicle was at a safe distance away from the outpost, the Progress conducted a deorbit burn at 12:34 p.m. EST (17:34 GMT) and burned up over the south Pacific Ocean some 45 minutes later.
The only vehicles remaining at the outpost are Soyuz MS-02 and Soyuz MS-03. The two crewed vehicles brought up three members each of the current Expedition 50 crew in October and November 2016, respectively.
There would have been another Progress spacecraft docked to the outpost had a launch anomaly not prevented it from achieving orbit. Progress MS-04 was lost Dec. 1, 2016, after the third stage of the Soyuz-U carrier rocket shut down prematurely. An investigation found the cause of the shutdown was a fire in the oxidizer pump in the third stage's RD-0110 engine. The likely cause of the fire was the presence of debris inside the engine.
The next cargo ship scheduled to arrive at the outpost is currently expected to be SpaceX's CRS-10 Dragon cargo ship. It currently has a no-earlier-than launch date of Feb. 14, 2017.
Just a week later, on Feb. 21, Progress MS-05 is expected to launch to the ISS from Baikonur.
Soyuz MS-02 is expected to leave the orbiting laboratory on Feb. 25 to bring Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Andrei Borisenko, and NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough back to Earth. They will be replaced by Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin and NASA astronaut Jack Fischer when Soyuz MS-04 launches on March 27, 2017.
Soyuz MS-03 and its associated crew – NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy – will remain at the space station until May 2017.
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Discover Saugerties
Discover Saugerties! The Saugerties Chamber of Commerce website is a great resource to help you discover Saugerties, whether you're a visitor, or a resident who just loves this great town. There are few places in the Northeast as incredibly dynamic, yet as quaint and picturesque as Saugerties, New York. Situated between the breathtaking Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River, the village and town of Saugerties offers endless vacation and cultural opportunities. Located just minutes from the New York State Thruway, Saugerties is the perfect base for activities and adventures, whether you have relaxation or recreation in mind. You'll have a wonderful time no matter what you choose to do in Saugerties.
The mission of the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce is to maintain a sustainable vibrant economy in the Saugerties area through a strong network of proactive businesses. Click here to see our Board of Directors.


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This site on the corner of Bent and Phillip streets in Sydney's government quarter has been used by the Government Printing Office since at least 1840.
The large building shown above was at least the third on the site, and seems to incorporate the previous building within its structure (compare the corner doorway and cellar windows with the 1870s picture). This is the Printing Office that Gullick would have been familiar with, and which would have contained his office (probably on the 1st or 2nd floor) in which he considered and perhaps worked on the designs for the new NSW Coat of Arms, and for the postage stamps he produced that incorporated heraldic imagery into their designs.
The greatly increased size of the building compared to that of the 1870s illustrates the growth in the technologies for printing and the increasing specialisation of the functions of the Office. By the 1890s the Office was producing Hansard, the NSW Government Gazette, railway tickets, postage stamps and postal stationery, currency notes, the subscription series Historical Records of New South Wales, a vast photograph collection, and various high quality limited edition and commemorative publications (Concise Guide). Gullick, as Government Printer, worked with a Printing Office Board and was answerable to the Under Secretary for Finance & Trade. The architectural splendour of the building reflected the status of the Government Printing Office and its work. The Building was demolished in 1961 in preparation for construction of the State Office Block.
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Fiona Kernaghan
Australian singer/songwriter, Fiona Kernaghan is an award-winning artist that is gracing the world with an impressive set of lungs and awe-inspiring songwriting skills.
Born and raised in Australia, Fiona has been producing music since the ripe old age of twenty-two. As well as writing twenty hit singles she collaborates with artists and producers around the globe, writing songs for film and television.
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The Rehabilitative Services Unit located at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Dedham provides post-acute skilled nursing care to patients following an acute hospital stay.
Care is delivered by Harvard Medical School-affiliated doctors, nurses and rehabilitation therapists who specialize in the care of older patients. Our patients are referred to us from many of the finest hospitals throughout Greater Boston because we are highly respected for our ability to help seniors recover from surgery or illness.
The Rehabilitative Services Unit is an appropriate setting for patients recovering from a variety of medical and surgical conditions, including joint replacement and strokes. A support group for stroke survivors is offered for patients during and after their stay.
Therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology, are provided daily and are tailored to meet the patient's individual needs.
Physicians and clinicians representing dozens of medical specialties are available for consultation to ensure that all of your medical needs are addressed. Dietitians, Palliative Care practitioners, Spiritual Care staff and Expressive Therapists round out the multi-disciplinary care team.
Post-Acute Rehab Services at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Dedham received 5 star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
For rehabilitative care, your best option for a quick and thorough recovery is Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. In Dedham, we are located on the campus of NewBridge on the Charles, at exit 17 off Route 128. Our location makes it ideal for patients from Dedham and surrounding communities to receive the highest quality of care near their home, making it easy for family and friends to visit.
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SAYING GOODBYE TO MOTHER – it's to laugh
You don't have to own a cat to appreciate this one! You don't even have to like them!
We were dressed and ready to go out for the New Years Eve Party. We turned on a night-light, turned the answering machine on, covered our pet parakeet, and put the cat in the backyard.
We phoned the local cab company and requested a taxi. The taxi arrived and we opened the front door to leave the house. The cat we put out in the yard, scoots back into the house. We didn't want the cat shut in the house because she always tries to eat the bird.
My wife goes out to the taxi, while I went inside to get the cat. The cat runs upstairs, with me in hot pursuit. Waiting in the cab, my wife doesn't want the driver to know that the house will be empty for the night. So, she explains to the taxi driver that I will be out soon, 'He's just going upstairs to say Goodbye to my mother.'
A few minutes later, I get into the cab. 'Sorry I took so long,' I said, as we drove away. 'That stupid bitch was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off, so I grabbed her by the neck. Then, I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. But it worked! I hauled her fat ass downstairs and threw her out into the back yard!'
The cab driver hit a parked car.
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This Week in NYC: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
January 27, 2014 by Ally
Happy Monday, everyone! You can now take a deep sigh of relief that the statistically most depressing month of the year has almost come to a close. I'll be escaping the winter doldrums and jetting off to sunshine, cacti, and golf greens in Phoenix, but don't worry, there's plenty to do right here in the Big Apple. Hint: It starts with a Super, ends with a Bowl. Hut, hut, hike!
The closest I've come to sweet home Alabama is a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert last summer. Luckily for me, the Art of Alabama Food exhibit launches today in Chelsea Market so that I can get a first-hand taste of the beloved Southern cuisine. The art-gallery style pop up is on display until February 2nd; more details here. 75 9th Ave., New York, NY.
Emily and I are thrilled to be attending the James Beard Foundation's JBF Greens launch party tonight, which kicks off the newest membership category in the organization for foodies under 40. Greens guests are invited to discover the city's newest restaurants, chefs, and culinary trends, all while enjoying great food and drinks. Click here to learn more about membership.
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If I were stranded on a deserted island, my three preferred sources of sustenance would be wine, cheese, and dessert. On Wednesday, this trifecta of deliciousness is brought together by Murray's Cheese at 10 Degrees Bistro, which won't actually be too deserted. The experts at Murray's and 10 Degrees will host a hands-on pairing with four great wines and oysters, cheese, and a "dessert surprise or two." This event is only for the ladies, so grab a few gal pals and purchase tickets today! 121 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY.
It seems like a new boutique spinning studio is opening up daily here in the city, but we're particularly excited to try out Cyc in Astor Place's edgy David Barton Gym. "Cycologists"' will lead you in a 45 minute ride that incorporates weights and is inspired by more than 20 sports movements. Sign up here and use the promotion code "WG2014" for a free first class for new riders, valid until February 14th. 4 Astor Place, New York, NY.
If you have trouble dragging your boyfriend to a night at the museum, read on. The Museum of the Moving Image is getting in the Super Bowl spirit and is featuring an exhibit of the 25-year history of the Madden NFL football video game. Go one-on-one in playable versions of classic games throughout the years. 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, NY.
"Hello Brooklyn, how you doing?" Jay-Z said it best and is opening the doors to the Barclays Center on Saturday for WFAN's Big Hello to Brooklyn concert featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This concert occurs on the biggest weekend of sports and entertainment. Buy tickets here. 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY.
It's Super Bowl Sunday! If you're anything like me, I'm in it for the food and commercials. Regardless of you're betting on the Seahawks, Broncos, or if the latest Google ad will make you cry again, pregame the big game with a fun boozy brunch. I recently had a blast at the East Village's Poco with twenty of my besties. 33 Avenue B, New York, NY.


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Craig Finn isn't a guy who likes to split hairs. Ask the lead singer of the Hold Steady what kind of music the band plays, and he's got a simple answer: Rock.
"People ask, 'What kind of rock? This style of rock or that style of rock?' " says Finn, 40. "No, just rock."
When the group emerged from the New York underground in 2004, straightforward rock was a commodity in short supply. This was the heyday of angular, arty post-punk, theatrical indie-folk and the so-called "new wave of new wave." In the midst of all that, the members of Hold Steady got on city stages with electric guitars, turned up the volume and delivered muscular, riff-driven rock songs closer to Thin Lizzy or the E Street Band than anything then fashionable. Finn wrote about drug deals, killer parties and lowlifes — but also about classic literature and Catholicism. Mysterious characters drifted in and out of his songs, gracing a few verses and disappearing, only to re-emerge a few songs or an entire album later. In his distinctive half-sung, half-spoken delivery, Finn acted as a conduit to a starlit world of desperate people searching for transcendence in churches, clubs and the back seats of speeding cars.
"Everything is its own story, but each of those records lives in a similar world," says the Brooklyn-based singer. "I've always been fascinated by the way characters are mentioned in songs and how it adds to the mystery. Like in 'Baba O' Riley,' when the Who sing about 'Sally.' Who is she? All of a sudden, she shows up. I loved that."
With his thick-framed glasses, his nervous excitability and his perpetual smile, Finn couldn't look any more different from the typically detached frontman. Yet at show after show, he has proved that charisma has little to do with appearance. The Hold Steady has earned its reputation as a reliably entertaining — and intellectually stimulating — live act, and Finn has become something of a hero and role model to offbeat, literate singer-songwriters with a will to rock. From Titus Andronicus (who invited Finn to appear on their last album) to the Front Bottoms, Jersey rock bands in particular cite his witty, descriptive writing as a major influence.
But just as the world seems to be catching up to the Hold Steady, Finn has taken a big step in another direction. "Clear Heart Full Eyes," his first solo album, is subdued and ruminative. Finn's newest songs draw as much from country music and the depressive Texas singer-songwriter tradition — think Townes Van Zandt — as they do from classic rock. Finn insists the Hold Steady isn't breaking up and suggests that there will be a new album from the combo later this year.
"When I played 'Clear Heart' for the guys, I think they understood what I wanted to do. The Hold Steady is such a loud band, and there can be moments of frustration when I'm just not getting through. For these songs, I wanted to pay more attention to the storytelling."
Cut quickly in Austin, Texas, "Clear Heart" feels loose, languorous and sun-baked. Finn, who performs in New York tonight and in Hoboken tomorrow, has put together a group to support his new songs. Attendees can expect the pedal steel that features so prominently on "Clear Heart" in the place of the pile-driver power chords of the Hold Steady.
"As a singer, pedal steel never gets in your way," Finn says. "It just lilts above you and makes everything so much sadder and sweeter."
The songwriter's preoccupation with Catholicism and the Bible has survived the transition to the new sound intact. If anything, it's intensified: Jesus features as a major character and interlocutor on "Clear Heart" — a pal as much as a guiding light.
"It's hard to suck with Jesus in your band," Finn sings on "New Friend Jesus." This might strike the devout as irreverent, but Finn's delivery is so earnest and enthusiastic that it's clear he's not making fun of anybody's religion. Finn, who was raised Catholic, says that no listeners ever have taken offense to his playful and frequently revelatory treatment of the faith.
"I've gotten a lot of support from people who are conflicted, or in some sort of post-Catholic state," he says. "I'm always working through big spiritual questions. I go on runs of going to church. In 'New Friend Jesus,' that character is based on the human side of Jesus, which is interesting to me."
Other songs on the album are more traditionally spiritual, and Finn brings his stories to life with his characteristic laconic wit. Contrary to rumors, he won't be applying that sense of humor to a novel. He got thousands of words into a draft only to decide that it wasn't good enough.
"I decided that the world didn't need it. For me, for now, it's about the music."
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How much: All shows are sold out. Visit steadycraig.tumblr.com.


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HarryBigButton are three piece Hard Rocking band formed in 2011
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2017 Breeders' Bowl Dirt Mile champion looks to take G1 Maudlin Cup and become G1 winner on multiple surfaces.
Paris-FR (PAR)
Saturday, September 7, 2019 — 3:00:00 PM EST | Race ID : 2197256
Maudlin Cup
Grade I / Group 1*CPU – Purse : $750,000
Restricted to 3 Year Olds and Older
8 Furlongs | ~1600 Meters | One Mile Firm Turf
Paris hosts a full field of males competing for the $750,000 G1 Maudlin Cup over 8 furlongs on firm turf. The field features one End Of Year award winner with a G1 win and over a million in earnings (Weaver's Warrior), 3 G1 winning millionaires (Whats The Price, Jetnikof and Royal Navy Ship), G1 winner (Rogue Won).
Now for the runners by post position:
Post 1 – RELIABLE ERNO LV
Odds – 17 – 1
Owner – bizalls7
Pedigree – RELIABLE MAN (GB) x PARLIAMENT (IRE) x KAYRAWAN
RELIABLE ERNO LV is the only graded winner by Reliable Man (GB) out of Lady Erno. Lady Erno has had 5 foals with 2 winners. This 5-year-old gelded GER bred started his career with 6 consecutive wins including the Andreas Light Turf Juvenile and the G3 Adam George Cap. His last win was back in May 2018. He is hoping for a hot early pace battle to help his late kick.
Post 2 – VIOLENT TURN
Odds – 11 – 1
Owner – mtkg2offspring
Pedigree – VIOLENCE x ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) x STREET CRY
VIOLENT TURN is a 4-year-old gelding sired by Violence who has 5 graded winners to his credit. He is out of G2 winning broodmare LAGISTICS. She has had 4 other foals with 1 listed winner and 2 stakes placed runners. His best wins have come in the G2 Grand Critter Stakes and 2 listed stakes, Causes Wood Turf Mile and West Of Slew Turf Route. He drops back in distance for this one after several 9- and 10-furlong races. His best races have come where he can sit just off the early pace.
Post 3 – DEEP RED LONHRO
Odds – 14 – 1
Owner – bmr003
Pedigree – DEEP FIELD (AUS) x LONHRO x RED RANSOM
DEEP RED LONHRO is by Deep Field (AUS) out of LONREDDAN. His sire has 2 graded winners. His dam has 3 foals with 2 winners. This 5-year-old horse has one graded stakes win to his credit taking the G3 The Bally's Chorus. He should be sitting midpack early but will need to step up his game here to take the top prize.
Post 4 – WEAVER'S WARRIOR
Odds – 9 – 1
Owner – lenny2
Pedigree – REDOUTE'S CHOICE x STORM CAT x ALYDAR
WEAVER'S WARRIOR is a 4-year-old colt scratch bred out of Redoute's Choice. Redoute's Choice has sired 104 graded winners with 5 of those taking home EOY honors. WEAVER'S WARRIOR is one of those that have taken home EOY honors. He started his career winning his first 4 races including the G1 The Firebird and the G2 The Coventry Stakes. He has also added the G1 The Futurity and 3 listed stakes to his accomplishments. He got back to his winning ways in his last race closing from the back to win convincingly.
Post 5 – WHATS THE PRICE
Odds – 7 – 1
Owner – dayzey
Pedigree – MARCHFIELD x JOHANNESBURG x ARCH
WHATS THE PRICE is the only graded winner by Marchfield. This 5-year-old SAF bred horse is out of the stakes placed broodmare HAMMER PRICE. He is her only graded winner. He has earned $1.5 million in his 20-race career. He has 3 stakes wins with 2 being graded. His graded stakes wins were the G1 Sydney Mile and the G3 Horse Chestnut Stakes. His best runs have come from midpack. He will need to bring his "A" game to get his picture taken today.
Post 6 – HOLY CORNHOLIO
Odds – 28 – 1
Owner – manzarek
Pedigree – MORE THAN READY x UNBRIDLED'S SONG x DANEHILL
HOLY CORNHOLIO is sired by More Than Ready who has 59 graded winners to his credit. This 3-year-old colt has an impressive 6 wins in 8 starts. 4 of those wins have been stakes wins with victories in the G2 Penn Mile and the G3 Irish 2000 Guineas Trial. His last race was in the G1 The Suffix versus older horses where he was not able to employ his late kick but was only beaten 5 ¾ lengths. If he improves off of that effort, he may get apiece of the pie here.
Post 7 – KING HIGH GROUND
Odds – 209 – 1
Owner – graywolf10
Pedigree – CASINO HOST x KING OF KINGS (IRE) x A.P. INDY
KING HIGH GROUND is by Casino Host. Casino Host has sired 4 stakes winners in his stud career. This 3-year-old colt is out of the broodmare THE KING'S BIA BIA who has 13 foals with one being a stakes winner. He looks like he is up against it here looking for his first career win versus a G1 field which includes older horses.
Post 8 – ROGUE WON
Odds – 4 – 1
Owner – monsterhigh3
Pedigree – DUNDEEL (NZ) x WOODMAN x INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
ROGUE WON is by Dundeel (NZ) who stands in AUS with one graded winner on his resume. This 5-year-old scratch bred is your morning line favorite at 4-1. His recent speeds are top of the field and has a G1 win in The Locksmith 3 races back. He looks to employ a late running style here and hopes he can take his earnings over the $1 million mark.
Post 9 – WRECKING IT
Odds – 38 – 1
Owner – silversun9epic1
Pedigree – FARHH x OASIS DREAM (GB) x ZABEEL
WRECKING IT is sired by Farhh who has 7 graded winners. WRECKING IT is the first foal out of CLOSET RAMPAGE. This lightly raced 4-year-old ENG bred colt has shown much improvement in his 2 starts this year by winning a local bred allowance and an allowance NW3X by more than 2 lengths. He is taking a big swing here trying to take a G1 in his first stakes try. Could be in the mix here is he runs his career best.
Post 10 – BITE SIZED BANANA
Odds – 10 – 1
Owner – jbcri24
Pedigree – CAT THIEF x MACLEAN'S MUSIC x WAR CHANT
BITE SIZED BANANA is looking to be Cat Thief's 27th graded winner. This 4-year-old colt has won 7 out of 14 starts with 2 of those wins being in listed stakes. In his last 3 races he picked up the Sarrat De Bon Turf Memorial and the Inside Strength Turf Sprint and ran 4th beaten only 2 lengths in the G1 The Strand Broke. He makes his first route start here and if he can handle the distance could be a major player here.
Post 11 – EXPOSITORYPREACHIN
Odds – 7 – 1
Owner – thewordstables3
Pedigree – TEOFILO x ROYAL ACADEMY x KINGMAMBO
EXPOSITORYPREACHIN is sired by Teofilo. Teofilo has sired 41 graded winners in his breeding career. EXPOSITORYPREACHIN is out of the G3 winning broodmare RED ROYAL. She has had 10 foals with 2 being graded winners and millionaires. EXPOSITORYPREACHIN will be trying for his first stakes win here. If he can duplicate his best races he could be in the mix at the wire.
Post 12 – JETNIKOFF
Odds – 9 – 1
Owner – manoroflad
Pedigree – SEPOY x MONTJEU x MR. PROSPECTOR
JETNIKOFF is by Sepoy who currently has sired 33 graded winners. This 6-year-old scratch bred horse has 9 wins in his career. 2 of those wins were at the graded level with one being the G1 The Queen Sam and the other the G2 The Futility Stakes. His last win was in 2018 and has recently struggled against top level runners. Will need to regain top form to take this one.
Post 13 – OTTO SILLY
Odds – 7 – 1
Owner – kaner10
Pedigree – DANSILI (GB) x UNBRIDLED'S SONG x STORM CAT
OTTO SILLY is sired by Dansili (GB) who has sired 109 graded stakes winners. He is out of the stakes placed broodmare PRO'S SONG. She has had 7 foals with 2 of them being graded stakes winners and 2 more being graded stakes placed and listed stakes winners. OTTO SILLY has won 8 starts out of 19 races with 3 of the wins being stakes wins. This 4-year-old colt won the G3 The Witchcraft and the listed stakes Mars Chat Turf Route and the Brush Of Grey Turf Mile. If he can run close to his race 2 back, he should be in the fight at the end.
Post 14 – ROYAL NAVY SHIP
Odds – 6 – 1
Owner – theduke96
Pedigree – GOLD SHIP (JPN) x DUBAI MILLENNIUM x NORTHERN DANCER
ROYAL NAVY SHIP is a 5-year-old horse by Gold Ship (JPN). Gold Ship (JPN) stands in Japan and ROYAL NAVY SHIP is his only graded winner. ROYAL NAVY SHIP is the top money earner in the field with over $3.4 million earned in 24 starts with 11 of those being wins. On dirt he has 2 graded victories with one being the G3 The Affirmative and the other being the G1 Breeders' Bowl Dirt Mile. He is also a graded winner on turf with a win in the G2 The Ted Nugent Classis. He is looking here to become one of the few horses that have won G1's on multiple surfaces. Will need a stellar effort but is now out of reach here.
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An independent charity dedicated to strengthening Gloucestershire communities. We provide grants to local voluntary and community groups to help tackle modern social issues.
Founded 1989
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The Phrase "Spoiler Alert."
The invention of the phrase "spoiler alert" has got to be one Man's greatest linguistic contributions over the last decade or so. Philip B. Corbet of The New York Times has rightly pointed out how overused the phrase has become, and how it's often used incorrectly, but for my money, overuse is preferable to the alternative.
I think of the woman who came to my home in 2002, and who – after eating our food – thanked us by divulging the ending of the movie, The Others.
I will do for you what she didn't do for me.
She opened up that pouty little mouth of hers and spewed out, "I couldn't believe it when I learned her children were dead."
She is very, very lucky that I didn't resort to the following (or worse):
After her egregious case of vomit of the mouth, it didn't matter to me if she was smart or pretty, if she'd overcome obstacles in her life or helped the needy. I couldn't possibly care less if she gave twenty percent of her earnings to charity or if she was raising three perfect little angels. None of that shit mattered to me. What mattered is she opened her mouth and ruined the ending of a movie I was excited to see. Yeah, the film had already left theaters and moved into video stores, but to me, there is no statute of limitations when it comes to revealing secrets about a piece of art.
I still haven't told my kids about the ending of Psycho. I'll never divulge the meaning of Rosebud, whether or not Thorwald really murders his wife, and where the quarter of a million dollars is hidden in the movie Charade. That's for them to discover. And I sure as heck won't mention a word about The Sixth Sense. Sure, I could try to ease my kids' anxiety and mention !!!SPOILER ALERT!!! that the ghosts are actually trying to help, that they're good guys (never mind the movie's Big Secret). I resorted to this tactic when my kids were younger watching E.T. for the first time. !!!SPOILER ALERT!!! "The bad guys are actually good guys," I said, attempting to alleviate their trepidation, but I'll never do this again. It kills the journey.
Some people just don't get it, including – unfortunately – much of my family. Last summer my sister-in-law blurted out the secret behind the musical, Next to Normal, the same day my daughter was to see it. And just last month, my mother, in response to an email of mine indicating that I wanted to see the movie Enough Said, wrote the following email !!!SPOILER ALERT!!!:
I fell in love with the Soprano guy, what an appealing person. Was Julia's character vulnerable, screwed up, or just terribly unkind?
Yep. So now I know the ending of that movie, too. Thanks, Mom.
I think when it comes to discussing books, films and theater, we could look to my sister for guidance. Her advice for living in a world in which the excretion of opinions is as commonplace as breathing is this:
Shut your trap.