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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. An object which has motion - whether it be vertical or horizontal motion - has kinetic energy. There are many forms of kinetic energy - vibrational (the energy due to vibrational motion), rotational (the energy due to rotational motion), and translational (the energy due to motion from one location to another). To keep matters simple, we will focus upon translational kinetic energy. The amount of translational kinetic energy (from here on, the phrase kinetic energy will refer to translational kinetic energy) which an object has depends upon two variables: the mass (m) of the object and the speed (v) of the object.

Ingredients:

3 egg yolks (beaten)
1/2 pint (250ml) milk
1/2 pint (250ml) double/heavy cream
4 oz (100g) sugar
2 cups of strawberries
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Take the strawberries and mash them in with half the sugar (ie. 2oz or 50g) in a bowl. Place in the refrigerator whilst making the rest of the recipe.

In a separate saucepan, mix the egg yolks with the milk, salt and the remaining sugar. Place over a medium heat just to boiling point (stirring all the time). DO NOT LET IT BOIL.

Ingredients:
4 egg yolks
1/2 pint (250ml) milk
1/2 pint (250ml) double/heavy cream
4 oz (100g) sugar or caster sugar
1 vanilla pod (sliced down the middle)

Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring the pan slowly up to boiling point. Place the vanilla pod into it and leave to infuse for about 20 minutes.

In a bowl, beat and mix together the egg yolks and sugar until thick. Carefully remove the vanilla pod from the pan of milk and scrape out the seeds into the milk. Pour the milk into the mixture of egg yolks and sugar whilst stirring. Pour the mixture back into the pan and heat gently, stirring until the custard thickens - DO NOT BRING TO THE BOIL OR IT WILL PROBABLY CURDLE. When you can see a film form over the back of your spoon it`s time to remove the saucepan from the heat. Leave to cool. When the custard base is cold stir in the cream. Transfer the whole mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer`s instructions.

Perfect Fudge
By: Jennifer Anderson
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Take a tip from Latin America and finish a spicy meal with cool, creamy flan.
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Flan is a vanilla-infused custard with a sweet caramel top layer, but--like all custards--it easily embraces other flavors. Chocolate, coffee, orange, and coconut are all delectable variations.

heesecake, even at its simplest, is an elegant dessert. It`s also deceptively easy to make.
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Molded Chocolates
By: Allrecipes Staff
From confectioners` coating to couverture, molded chocolates can be made by beginners and advanced p tissiers.
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Molded chocolate candies and lollipops are great to give as gifts and party favors, but they can command a hefty price tag. Beautiful, basic molded chocolates are surprisingly easy to create at home, and might inspire you to move on to elaborate hand-painted confections!

bout the Process
The other ingredients of ice cream--added through the freezing process, not the recipe--are ice crystals and air. Although ice cream can be made without an ice cream machine or old-fashioned hand-cranked churn, it will not have the desired smooth, creamy texture. Just freezing cream and sugar results in relatively large ice crystals that are detectable to the tongue. By agitating the mixture and adding air to increase its volume, ice cream machines make the texture of the finished product light and smooth.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
Directions

Stir together 2 tablespoons flour, salt, 3/4 cup sugar and nutmeg in bowl. Combine egg, sour cream and vanilla in another bowl mix well. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients mix well. Stir in apples and spoon mixture into unbaked pie shell.

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 cups thinly sliced apples
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup apricot preserves
Directions

Place sliced apples in a large bowl and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples to skillet and saute until tender. Allow to cool.

Ingredients

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners` sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 (2.5 ounce) package caramel apple circle
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out pastry and set aside.
In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups diced apple without peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners` sugar
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups peeled, diced tart apples
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions

Combine the first four ingredients set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate set aside.
For the filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat stir in apples and vanilla. Pour into crust top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

From very reliable sources I have received the sad news :-((

A village next to Illupakadavai , namely Kathadivayal, has been completely RAZED by the fascist GOSL. No house left, except one, which is OF COURSE occupied by the invaders/looters.

The village was mainly inhabited by elder people.
The cowards even razed a beautiful garden of Thenamaram.
I have visited the village in 2003 - it was a very peaceful village.

These are the ground realities..

Phase 1 of the ethnic cleansing has started...............