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Come to think of it, I'm probably still a reluctant reader. When I buy or borrow a book you can be sure that I have researched it thoroughly before taking the plunge. I won't just pick something up and give it a try because I know that I probably won't get past the first few pages. This has been true for a long time.
I remember reading the Dick and Jane books as a child, but I'm not sure those books count because they were required reading in my first few years of school. And, yes, I read Dr. Seuss books and some of the other books that were popular, like Caps for Sale and the Curious George books. If my memory serves me correctly, I remember that those books were just "okay." You're probably upset with me right now and I'll probably get some interesting comments for writing that.
I read those books because they were familiar and easy to read, not because I couldn't put them down. I read them because they were always easily available in my elementary school classroom, not because I always had to have a book in hand. I read them because they were the books that the librarians propped up on the shelves, not because it was a read or die situation. I'm not saying that they weren't and aren't wonderful books. They have stood the test of time and are terrific books loved by all. What I'm saying is that I was not a reader. There were a few rare occasions when I picked up a book, like Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl or Helen Keller's The Story of My Life, and read it cover to cover in one or two sittings but that was quite rare.
What was wrong with me? Nothing. Who was to blame? Not a single person.
1. Books you enjoyed as a child: Read to your child the books you enjoyed as a child or young adult. Tell them why you liked the books, where you read them (in a fort you built in your room, for example), how you came upon the books, and who read them with you (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa).
2. Books that interest your child: Always be ready to read books that interest them, even if they don't necessarily interest you. This one can be tough. Remember it's not about you; it's about your child and that spark you want to create.
3. Picture books and books with pictures: When children are very young, picture books are wonderful because, while the child may not yet be able to read, the pictures are fun for little ones to look at. They will probably memorize the story before they can read the words. Once they are able to read the story, they will enjoy the book in a completely different way. In a funny twist, small children may also like books that are not necessarily meant for children but that have colorful pictures. You can relay the information in the text by tailoring it to their comprehension level. Make up stories for the pictures until they are old enough to understand the actual text.
4. Different genre: Read all types of books with your child to find out which ones he or she likes best. If one genre isn't appealing, try something new as long as it is age and reading level appropriate. Historical fiction, current events (even newspapers, magazines and on-line blogs or articles) and biographies may interest him or her.
5. Sports and animals: Children's sports magazines with interviews of favorite athletes may encourage a child to read more about a particular sport or her favorite team member. Likewise, animal magazines usually feature unusual creatures and their unusual lives. It's a fun peek into another world and a reason to find more reading material of the cool animals featured.
6. School topics: Find books or fun workbooks about topics your child likes in school like math or science. Even fun workbooks require reading comprehension, writing and focus. When the problems are fun to solve, they will most likely look for harder ones to challenge themselves. Even young children like to peek under secret flaps or follow a winding road to find their favorite characters.
7. Magic or science kits: Magic and science experiment kits are a great way to get your hands on reading and a great way to show what you can do with a magic wand or a test tube.
8. Comic books: Age appropriate comic books are fun. The pictures are detailed and engaging and allow children to escape to different worlds. It's fun to imagine living in a strange world of superheroes with superpowers. Children may even be encouraged to write their own adventures.
9. Mad Libs: Fill-in-the-blank books like Mad Libs and others are a fun way to be silly and giggly. They won't even know they're reading and… added bonus, writing. They can even try to write their own fill-in-the-blank stories.
10. Board games: Play board games with age appropriate trivia questions. If your child doesn't know the answer, it can be fun to explore on-line or at your local library for the answer or to learn more about the topic.
11. Cooking, crafting, exploring: Find cooking or craft activities to do together or go exploring in your back yard with a bug book and magnifying glass or a telescope and astronomy book.
12. Plays and movies: Buy or borrow books of plays and help the kids put on a production for family and friends or make a movie. Sometimes getting into costume can make reading fun.
13. Scavenger Hunts: Pick a theme, like movies, books, or video games, and hide items related to the theme. Then write up some silly (and long-winded) clues or hints to where the items may be hidden and let the hunt begin. Another great way to do a scavenger hunt is to give the kiddos a list of items and ask them to take pictures of the items (a mall, a park, and the beach are great places to do it this way). Then, ask them to write a story about the pictures. You mean they'll be writing, too? Now that's cool! Another fun idea for a scavenger hunt/writing prompt all rolled up into one is here.
Sports Illustrated Kids: http://www.sikids.com/
Zoo Books: http://www.zoobooks.com/
Highlights: http://www.highlights.com/highlights-magazines-for-kids?ccid=KNC-1042-1000605&source=google_magazine
Mad Libs: http://www.madlibs.com/
Comic book list by Imagination Soup Blog: http://imaginationsoup.net/2011/09/great-kid-comics-and-graphic-novels-for-kids-of-all-ages/comment-page-1/#comment-51555
Show Me How! by Vivian Kirkfield. With one hundred picture books, crafts and cooking ideas for young children. http://www.positiveparentalparticipation.com Read my review here: http://areelcoolsummer.blogspot.com/2011/08/five-gold-stars-for-show-me-how.html
Free movie script for elementary school children: Mama Mia Can't Believe Her Ears
Free plays at http://www.freedrama.net/index.html.


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It's amazing how quickly babies change from week to week. In her first few weeks of life, Baby S ate, slept, and needed lots of diaper changes. At almost 7 weeks old, she can now look directly at us, is smiling a lot, has given us a genuine laugh, is grabbing onto things, and shows an interest in small toys. All babies are different, and it's hard for me to remember what B did and when (when he was this age). Playing with your baby is important for their development, which is why we choose to keep safe, age appropriate baby toys on hand.
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I know what you might be asking yourself- why does a 6-7 week-old baby need a toy like this? Young babies may not have the ability to play with a toy by picking it up and interacting with it, but at this age, new textures for her hands to feel and new sights and sounds (all in moderation) are all learning opportunities.
The Buggy Stacker comes nicely packaged, and has developmental benefits printed right on the box.
I love spending one on one time, playing with Baby S while her big brother is at school each morning. This is a fun, special and silly time for the two of us to get to know each other, and for her to soak in the sights and sounds of life around her. I know how important touch is at this stage in a baby's development, so finding toys that are soft and textured are perfect for playtime.
The Buggy Stacker is a five-piece toy, which includes three soft rings, a rattle, and a stacking base.
Each one of these soft and cute characters has a different feature.
The cute and cuddly bee ring has O-rings on either side. They are textured and are safe for baby to grasp and chew on. When Baby S is older, she'll be able to grab this toy with both hands, by the rings. The actual ring is made of a soft, plush fabric that is super soft to touch.
The butterfly ring has crinkle wings!
S already loves crinkle toys. She recognizes the sound, and I can tell by the face she makes when she hears the crinkling, that she is trying to figure that thing out. I take time to place her hand on the wing, so she can feel it while it makes the crinkle sound. I usually cheer her on with a 'You did it! You helped the butterfly make that sound!' verse.
This cute little bug ring is soft, and has a built-in teether.
I know that teething is still a ways off, but it won't be long before S is chewing on everything she can get her hands on. I love that this stacking toy has a built in teether on one of the rings. She'll love gumming or chewing on this cute buggy once teething begins.
The topper for the Buggy Stacker- a bright and happy ladybug!
The ladybug topper is actually a rattle toy. We love the sound it makes, and we have been playing with the ladybug a lot. Ladybugs are sort of special to me, because my grandmother used to have a red station wagon when I was a little girl, and we'd always find ladybugs in her car. Every time I see a ladybug, I think of her. This brings back special memories for me, and now when I play with S and we enjoy the ladybug rattle, I can tell her all sorts of stories about her G.G.- she'll understand them one day. Right now, she loves the sound of my voice, no matter what I say to her.
The base of the stacking toy is a cute red flower and stem. It's very soft, and large- perfect for growing hands to hold. I love that we can play with the rattle and rings individually now, and as S grows, we can play with this as a stacking toy. Another great feature is that since this is a stacking toy, cleaning up from playtime is easy, and the rings are neatly stacked all in one place. This is our favorite toy to play with when we're having a diaper change or playing on the floor, on top of the activity mat. It won't be long before it's time to introduce tummy time! I can't wait!
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Edushape has so many wonderful developmental and educational toys for babies and children, ages 0 - 5. I hope to add even more Edushape toys to our toy collection for Baby S, so we'll have the very best toys on hand as she develops. These toys are perfect for home & for the classroom.
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Edushape has so many wonderful developmental and educational toys for babies and children, ages 0 - 5. I hope to add even more Edushape toys to our toy collection for Baby S, so we'll have the very best toys on hand as she develops. These toys are perfect for home & for the classroom.
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These are the 1400+ proposals we received for
'A new symbol for Europe'.
An international jury selected twelve symbols, which were printed on flags and exhibited on various locations.
European Facets
Tim Holmes, England
This design shows the many facets of the european union and their working together.
united difference
Toni Žufić, Croatia
if europe is not united then we have no continent, we are lost, only united we are complete
Keep in mind the fact that old colours and stars equal tradition and find the importance of keeping them but trough a new concept. This proposal wants explain the European union like a filling texture where people, cultures, ideas come together.
The Euro
K.V.Varun, India
The Euro, as a currency,has truly standardised the continent of Europe. This design has been made, keeping in mind the original emblem, as well as the new standard Euro, so that it depicts the Union taking off towards a brighter future, yet mindful of it's original values and ideals.
We are Europe!
Simon Gerssen, Netherlands
Embrace and support Europe; we are Europe! The orange arms embrace and support Europe, the blue background stands for loyalty. Moral: All Europeans should be more unite, no obstructing borders. Different and free but one
European Community
Henk Doorten, Netherlands
The E and C are combined into one symbol. A European Community with an open and flexible society.
Laurel Leaves
Diosdado Buncab, Philippines
"LAUREL LEAVES" The laurel leaves/wreath illustrates respect for heritage. It honors the past but has a strong respect for the future. The color palette consisting of blue and yellow gold was chosen to communicate a sophisticatd and elegant image. It symbolizes the immense wealth of European culture.
blue accord
Olivér Lehel Csepella, Hungary
The blue arrows symbolize the countries of the EU. They trace out a star with many points. I have kept the colours and the star shape from the current flag.
christyanto ari nugroho, Indonesia
12 star of europe representing modern europe with modern star design
union hope
Oliver S. Schlachter, France
the multiple symbolicism of the original flag is already simple yet completely meaningful. the present design tries to leverage the growing european feeling of hope and trust for the generations to come.
Regional Calm
Alain Delluc, Karen van de Kraats, Adriaan Mellegers, France, The Netherlands, The Netherlands
Europe as a health state where bio/gen-technologies pay a key role.
amandine andrea, reunion island (FRANCE)
i choose de colour white for the background because it means transparency, the blue e it's europe, all the others colours are representating the flags of each nation.
The one
Dong ho lee, Republic of Korea (south korea)
Now all the stars that are different dynamic world, ideology and history etc have been scattered is becoming one star. and It is one authority. It is the work that we will enjoy erotic and humor through the hidden meaning of that. This is my design.
Nodes of Diversity
Goo-Ryong Kang / Hyun Chung, South Korea
The symbol illustrates Europe as a node of diverse cultural crossings. While in-keeping with traditional imagery, the logo also accentuates Europe's rich identity. The design's structure lays open, suggesting Europe's multifarious identity. Together, each country's flag generates a comprehensive texture that highlights intersection. The symbol reveals the European vision of a new unity, which includes the values of tradition, but also the vision of the future.
The heart of Europe
Vicky Verheijen, Belgium
My design consists of the letters E and U. Together they form a heart, which stands for life and love. I used the original colors yellow and blue and white in the background. Yellow stands for wisdom, happiness and intellectual energy. Blue stands for truth and peace. I think the colors are the most appropriate for the European Union.
Fibonacci spiral
Jovica Momić, Croatia
A five pointed star is Da Vinci's Vitruvian man. A Fibonacci spiral created by drawing arcs connecting the opposite corners of squares in the Fibonacci tiling; this one uses squares of sizes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 etc. EU should grow and develop in like this perfect sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the previous two numbers.
Equal Europe
Xenia Scott-Smith, England
I have used colours from every flag in the world, on a neutral background, in order to represent the wide diversity of nationalities coming from all countries to Europe today. The flag is designed so that these colours come together from all directions and meet in a central, equal point, representing Europe.
Like a toothed wheel.
Seon Gayoung, Republic of Korea
There is no meaning in one toothed- wheel. Toothed wheel can mesh smoothly among two or three and more. I think that EU and 27 member states work perfectly together like toothed- wheel. That's why I suggest toothed wheel as a EU's new symbol. The blue color is based on EU's old one's. I choose saw tooth's color from many flags of 27 member states.
Judit Klapka, /
My flag contains all the EU countries in 2010. The first countries (Belgium, France, Hollands, Luxemburg, Germany and Italy) who founded the EU and then the others in the order of the date when they were voted to be the part of the EU. In alphabetical order.
Kayla Hijkoop, Nederland
The two half cirkels symbolisch the difference of the country's but because of the cirkel they are one. The colours stay the same blue and yellow.
Euro Star
Geraldy Josua Lengkong, Netherlands
Yellow circle represent the unity of all European country. The star is symbol of brightness of the future and the white line is a stabilization for all country in EU.
Arthur Scheijde, Netherlands
These fountain-pens-of-the-round-table symbolise equality, communication and accord. With pens many opinions can be expressed in many languages. It is for people who want to achieve something together, but also a modern non-violent sword. With eyes slightly blurred a sun can be seen radiating energy. 50 Any faith is interpreted as "seeing the light". The undividable prime number eleven enhances unity.
United Twenty-Five Stars with Band
Brian C/Jordan Penny, NZ/US
Here the current flag's colours are used, plus white, for peace. Each star, including that in the center, represents a member in the UN. The outside white circle stands for unity abroad, while the inner golden one is for unity within. The "E", of course, stands for Europe. The white band represents peace throughout every end of the continent.
Cassandra Monti, Italy
The stars in my design are a link with the historical flag of Europe, and symbolize the all countries that are in Europe Union. The number of the stars have only a symbolic value, because the number of the EU countries are in evolution. I chosen blue and yellow color because from ever they individualize the EU in the World. And so, I have reinterpreted a classical symbol in new, young and fresh way: for the future EU that not forget it's story.
Vasilis Gravaritis, Greece
"Line is a moving point, which a force has been applied in a given direction." "Point - Line - Basic Plane" W. Kandinsky The idea of "UROPE" symbol is based on W.Kandisky's theory. Europe is a mix of people with a range of diverse characteristics (cultures, language, religions, traditions). Despite this diversity, citizens and immigrants of Europe aim to live together under the basic principle of life, humanism. By W. Kandisky's theory, points are the maze of people. Force is the humanism which guides them to create their lines and the basic plane, area, which is determined from these lines is the place where they live together, Europe Union. In a second level of reading, the logo "UROPE" is inspired from Urbanism, and especially from Urban Architecture. The symbol "UROPE", which the starting letter is "U" from the word Urban, it describes each country as a block of flats where people share their daily lives.
Bound And Stronger
Diana Lilova Kuncheva, Bulgaria
Three rays with different thickness and trajectory meet in the centre of a sphere to become more powerful and to unify their directions, forming a sheaf. = "Together we are stronger!" Three means stability in space. Three are the most important values: Knowledge,Live, Freedom. The Sphere is a symbol of community and completeness. Blue=air, spirituality, authority Gold(yellow)=wisdom, intelligence, sun White=spirit, light
architectonic beauty of europe
Park Ji- youn, Korea
this flag is designed simply. I want to express europe's vitality and harmony. so I used 4colors on it. bule means peace that symbolize europe community and green means global leader. and then red, dark blue, yellow are show each passion,sense of responsibility,courage. The square shape is harmonious people. Last, architectonic beauty is appeared the europe of progressive spirit. thank you.
Golden Mean 27
Taylor Holland, United States
This design employs 27 colored stripes, representative of the 27 EU nations, while still leaving space for more. It also displays the Golden Mean through use of gradient.
Scott Oxley, United Kingdom
'the EU is not perfect - it's an evolving project & constantly has to be improved.' This quote became the inspiration for the design. The Union recognises it has work to do and as a result continually strives to improve, therefore I felt the flag should reflect this. The colours remain the same to ensure familiarity with the already established EU visual language.
Cultural diversity of European's unity
Ka Yin Karen Lam, Australia
This design symbolizes EU and the cultural diversity of European's unity. The 12 stars represent solidarity and peace. The overlapping blue shapes inside the ring imply a great diversity of culture. Each point depicts unity, peace, justice and freedom. The black colour refers to people in Europe and the blue colour stand for the sky. The white lines signify union of the people.
Agnaldo Silva do Nascimento, Brazil
One of the strongest thing it is visual memory that make us immediately identify colors, shapes and textures. So, to maintain a relationship between the new visual symbol and the memory already consolidated flag created in 1955, I put another 2nd ring with the 15 countries coming to the EU. With this 2nd rim I wanted to give the image of a ring too.
roberto enrique salazar palacios, mexico
respecting the original colors woven forms represent the union and strength in an expression more visually attractive
EU_New Symbol_c 001
Arash Niknam, Iran
Clearly unity at one name; EU.
Alfred Bijsterbosch, Netherlands
In the spectrum all colors in between red (passion)and blue (authority), all these colors (multicultural)together make white light (purity). 1 white star = 1 Europe with clear leadership. Star is off center and not upright = not perfect just human
Diosdado Buncab, Philippines
"EUROLINK" The concept of unity is the inspiration for the symbol. It features a circular repetition of the word "EUROPE" on blue background. It embodies the interaction and harmony among european nations. Viewed in totality, the symbol depicts enthusiasm and unity in purpose reflecting its global concern,
Alejandra Idiarte, chile
The letter e, is an open circle. The big star is the union of all stars. The star contains all peoples who belong to the European Union.
Tree of Europe-02
Katarina Laus, Croatia
27 eyes in a shape of the tree top representing EU countries. They are in 4 different colours and shapes for diversity. One example is on white and the other on blue background. Tree is EU and its constant growth and development.
Sara Gironi Carnevale, Italy
Made with the purpose to synthesize in one sign the concept of the Europe's multi-ethnic reality, "Reunion" represents the way how the confluence of different elements may generate an unique shape. That's how swallows, famous to be migratory birds symbolizing, what's more, freedom, give shape to an hybrid between a star, that's actually a symbol for the EU member states, and a flower.
Rafał Czyżykowski, Poland
"We are open for you" Nenuphar motive made out of arrows; in and out.
Flag in flag in flag-03
Katarina Laus, Croatia
Here are some variations of 3 different flags in blue,yellow,red & white,growing one from another and representing Europe as a union made from many countries.
the goal
katharina seiler, austria
Marnix de Vries, The Netherlands
Europe holds a enormous diversity of identities. Therefore a symbol-concept based on Europe as it is today (current number of countries, flags, etc) is useless. Europe's dynamics will outdate the symbol too soon. Eurownway is inspired bij subway network maps. Europe can be seen as a large, fast growing network. A solid system where democracy, freedom of speech and cohesion are keywords. A framework with restrictions but no boundaries. The symbol is based on a typographic EU 'buildingblock'. The base for a modulair system. The actual symbol is composed by three buildingblocks each time in a different composition. The background symbol uses the same design priciple but this time seven buildingblocks are used. The symbol reflects the diversity and liberty of Europe. The numbers 3 and 7 are symbolic for impeccable, alliance and interconnection. The colors are recognizable for the public as it is the same combination as the current Europe symbol.
Flag four
Raj, India
In this flag I had used 8 colors. Blue is the color of Divinity. It brings:Peace and understanding, Enhances the easy flow of communication with yourself or others,Calms and relaxes. red ray furnishes sustenance for the physical body. It brings about: energy,enthusiasm, interest and passion, security The human eye is able to recognize more variation in the color green than in any other color. The indigo ray symbolizes the bridge between the finite and the infinite and opens the door to the mystical borderland. Yellow enriches, lightens and activates many of the systems of the body. Gold symbolizes: Wealth, prosperity, wisdom White symbolizes: Purity, Cleanliness Orange symbolizes: vitality with endurance
wim van marle, the netherlands
the structure of a bee's nest symbolises a ferm union of states with the possibility to expand
EU Flag I
Selcuk Askin, Turkey/Australia
Pale blue is to represent Europe as continent and multi spiked star is likely members of the Union.
white ring and white stars in a blue flag
ABGUILLERM Philippe, France
The white ring and yellows stars symbolize dynamism of European countries. Others color curves are references of the four other continents. The flag symbolize the synergy of Europe with his neighbours ...
Alex Pertsinidis, Greece
The twelve stars are in a circular order that interprets the unity and continuity in time. The number 12 is a symbol of perfection and unity. The identical size of the stars and uniform spatial order interprets the equality. The sequence of the colors in the stars is achieved according to the color spectrum of light which is finally integrated into a circle. The color spectrum symbolize the diversity in cultures, languages, traditions and believes and the continuity and integration into a circle, the interaction, solidarity and the union of Europe. The intense and bright colors interprets health and liveness. The letters EU show the identity and history of Europe where culture and writing is born and still exists in history. The white symbolizes harmony, perfection, truth, spirituality, unity and the fusion of colors to a creation of united European Identity.
E as Europe
Andrea Bartsch, Germany
A future-orientated European flag should represent history, presence and future of Europe. Our design reflects the history in form of 6 stars standing for the 6 founding members, shaping an "E", surrounded by more stars; in total 27 stars, the current members, are highlighted. In future the flag can adapt to the growth of the European Union by highlighting additional stars.
cultural exchange
Andreas Trenker, Italy
my flag shows 6 circles which stand for different cultures in the European Union. The circles overlap each other, this represents that the different cultures are in contact with each other and the stage for this cultural exchange is the European Union, the centre of the flag. We take advantage of this "cultural meeting" and this should be represented in the flag.
elena buftea, romania
on a blue fundalit is a yellow circle solar symbole and in it a triangle symbole of divine harmony with three little circles white ,yellow andblack,symbole of human races living in peace in europe
Together version 2
Ilpo Jäykkä, Finland
The circle and the stylized infinity/eternity sign present continuity;Europe is an ongoing project and a prosess, Europe is an idea Colours White: the colours of prism together create it; we are europe.
The cosmos of identities
Christian Degen, Netherlands
The outlines of the European countries, are used in anabstract composition. The composition refers to a map of interactions, movements, connections, communication and also refers to a galaxy of lights or busy urban spaces by night. The image is impulsive, dynamic and feels like in progress. The borders of Europe as a geographical space disappear, but the existing outlines are still representing the individual cultural identity of the members. A new unity is created by the sum of its old identities.
Ismaël Querbes, France
This flag represents the unity, reliability and strength of the Old Continent: a big gold monolith travelling down the ages.
Diagonal Tricolour with Eight Point Star
Brian C/Jordan Penny, NZ/US
The blue stands for the sea and sky, the white stripe expresses hope for peace from "corner to corner" of Europe and the yellow star represents unity and livelihood. The octagram's points stand for the compass directions, reflecting the motto "Unity in Diversity", as its inhabitants come from every direction.
Bartlomiej Zygmunt-Siegmund, Poland
The diamond, a symbol of light and spark, hard to destroy, it immortalizes constructive processes. A center, from which light emits.
Culture Meld 2
Cath Ertler, Australia
Current individual European flags are comprised of a group of 7 colours which when overlayed, yield a variety of further shades, representative of the rich multiculturalism from within and beyond Europe's borders - the old and the new. Background stripes represent Europes' progression from a rich past, to a positive future, with the hint of an 'E' at the right.
Bartlomiej Zygmunt-Siegmund, Poland
The brightest star on heaven is Sirius. One star instead of twelve. The four arms suggests a progress towards all directions of earth, simultaneously openness. The form of the star has a dynamic character, it suggests a glow of the idea of unison. A symbol easy to remember. The colours which remains the same are already well known in the world.
Concept Infinity
Blanka Šestan, Croatia
Idea of this concept is an infinity sign made of stars. The old circle of stars become an infinity euoropean sign which means new solutions, concepts, ideas and countries in Euoropean community.
We Are One - Together
Thom Cicchelli, USA
European tri-coloured flags, be they horizontal bars, vertical bars or a cross configured in design, have been blended into a unique symbol for the EU. Some my see a portion of the letters "e" and "u" bonding or fusing together. The star positioned in the center represents a united union, the determination and willfulness of its people. Colours RED/blood of our generations, BLUE/honor and allegiance to the Union, GOLD/indivisibility an WHITE/purity & truth.
Europe - united in diversity
Emilia Palonen, Finland
Embracing unity in diversity, the design invites views and revisioning, instead of offering a fixed model. The set of stars on a blue surface becomes a playground to redesign our visions for Europe. Compiled into one big flag are now those from Sibiu, ECC2007. The doormat symbolises a welcoming Europe; the stars depict hope in a common future. However assembled, together they form our Europe.
Rimantas Špokas, Lithuania
This symbol means human being as most important element in the world. We can see a man or a woman with raised hands, circle and flower blossom as symbol of peace and good. White colour means light and life, cleanness and joy. Blue colour means sky space, water and fellowship.
Emre Hakgüder, Turkey
My design represents the growing and rising power of the EU. The bottom represents countries with different backgrounds and whilst they go up and unite with a curve, the union which these individual countries form is shown. I used the star as a symbol of prosperity and the ultimate point nations can reach.
Circles of Colors
Viktor Hertz, Sweden
A development of my "Circle of Colors" proposal; I wanted to make an artistic and maybe a bit spacey and colorful flag, aiming for a modern and up-to-date feeling of the 21st century.
Road to improvement 2
Pauline E. Kuiken, The Netherlands
The letter "U" surrounds the letter "E" indicating that only together goals can be reached. Stripes: road to improvement. Colors: blue is the association with the present design/flag; white stands for peace; the use of 1 color refers cost reduction.
Jacky Querbes, France
White means history is to be written, like a white page. First letter has been drawn, others will follow. This blue line is also representing the world, as to indicate where Europe lays. Open line permits exchanges between north and south. Blue recalls the sea, rather an invitation to meeting than a frontier.
Towards a political Europe: Blue Banana
Lukas Pauer, Austria
Interrailing, easyjetting and couchsurfing our continent like a vast territorialized polis, we aren't members of nation states, rather we are privileged post-Erasmus citizens of a European state of mind. Perpetuating Oswald Spengler's approach that a civilization's coherence is based around a single primary cultural symbol, this flag draws from RECLUS's concept of the Blue Banana - Europe's backbone, a discontinuous continental corridor of densified urbanization.
12 stars circle
Syed Umayr Ali Hashmi, Pakistan
this is my second approach to the European existing design and visual elements the circle shows connection and strength between each star which represents unity between them
Big Star
António Rosa da Silva, Portugal
The design maintains the actual colors, but the twelve stars are replaced by a single 12 point star with a hollow center, representing, a stronger understanding between people, countries and ideologies within a common geographical territory (the hollow center). The number 12 continues to symbolize the perfection and completeness, as a no political number.
Looking Forward
Peter Clifford, Ireland
My design focuses on two elements. The star representing strength, life, renewal and a guiding light for a better tomorrow, and an arrow directing us toward a better future, toward growth and a stronger unified Europe.
europe ascendant Ver 1
Rudrajit Bose, India
The idea of the 27 member states depicted by individual stars flowing into a larger ascendant star, distinct and yet part of a larger gestalt. The design is open ended, inviting and open to the possibilities of future alliances and a day when we will extend the idea of an united Europe to that of an united world as we search for our destiny amongst the stars . Three versions of the design have been evolved .
Nicole Henson, England
The design of this flag expresses unity of the countries in the European Union. The compass star, in the middle of the design unites the countries from North, South, East and West. The green is used to symbolise earth and blue to symbolise water. The green circle symbolises unity, and the joining of the countries within the European Union.
Shining Rays, Shield in Star with Golden Band
Matthew L. Morgan, USA
Loyalty and peace, in equal parts, is represented by the dark blue and white background. One golden center star is the symbol of the nations being united. The shield represents the nobility of the European peoples. The twelve golden and bright white sun rays represent the fountain of life and the persistence for peace and is a symbol of completeness. The golden band represents honor.
Sander van Geest, Nederland
Owl stands for wisdom. In Mythology the symbol for Pallas Athena, who was goddes of wisdom and art of war (when everything else fails, you have to resolve to violence for benefit of the cause). Furthermore the owl is represented like a classic peacedove, thus symbolising all of the EU's trademarks: Peace-Tradition-Wisdom-Intervening Force. For recognition by the public the blue/yellow colourscheme is kept.
New Flag 2
Boris Ljubicic, Croatia
The uniquely shaped letter "E" is one solution for European flag. The letter "E" is not a closed form, it is shaped as a discontinuous line or as open space, passable for everyone in it. The modernism of the European abstract artists and constructivists from the early 20th century is used as a graphic motive. Piet Mondrian is the very best example of that graphism.
All People
Eva van Alphen-Jansen, The Netherlands
The circle with the three colours symbolises the basis of the European Union: the Council, Parliament and Commission. Out of the RGB colours can evolve thousands of colours with symbolises the diversity of people. The computer colours are modern and reflect the way of communication. The small triangle shows the free movement of people within the EU. The larger triangle shows the cooperation beyond the borders of the EU. The white arrows intensify this. The isosceles triangle stands for life, prosperity and harmony. The white backround stands for perfection and purity.
Diversity Tree of Europe
Baptiste Chouët, France
waves : idem first submission. The tree with multiple fruits, symbol of diversity.
Europe and You
Bert Meijer, The Netherlands
You are european! You are united! You are europe! Europe and you are Europe!
unity in variety
Karin van Duijnhoven, The Netherlands
Europa is dynamic and in change and will always remain in development. Countries, cultures and traditions melt together and borders blur. Not closed and fixedly. But open, harmonious, equivalent and in movement. Solidarity and unity in variety.
Christian Otto, Deutschland
A world open circle shows the »E-Letter« for Europe!
bandiera europea
Giovini Sara e Uguzzoni Sara, Italy
The flag represents Europe with alls its states. The states in light blue represent the European union.
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Ivana Mrcela, Croatia
European Union grows from the unity of diverse parts and different colors, it branches and continues to rise in communion with each new member. White background as a symbol of successful beginning, faith, purity and safety.
bandiera europea
Autuori Mirko e Berni Francesca, Italy
The raindrops rapresent the different ethnic group that enter in Europe like the raindrops that fall alla on the europe.
stars of europe
hoi-yin ip, nl
each country has their own colour and star according to their extension.
Europe symbol + four sides of the world (My idea 100.5)
Stojance Velickovski /Стојанче Величковски, Macedonia
The original design stylization symbol is the origin of the name Europe. Europe's star, set the symbol of the bull, as in the legends, facing the four sides of the world.
Melanie Mitchell, United Kingdom
This modern, positive and dynamic symbol shows capital cities of the 27 European Union countries being connected, with Brussels in the centre. The colourful design represents the diversity of different economies and cultures of the European Union.
Competitive Europe
Alain Delluc, Karen van de Kraats, Adriaan Mellegers, France, The Netherlands, The Netherlands
Represents the "official future" as expressed at the Lisbon summit.
A new symbol for Europe1
Darek Witczak, Poland
Idea: - current 12 stars a symbol of perfecton - glob a symbol of diversity in cultures, languages, traditions, colours and believes - the circle is the symbol of unity equality Efekt: stars+glob+circle give us unity of the world (mix of cultures, languages and traditions)
Katrina Robinson, United States
This spiral design is the center of a flower. Again, there are various skin colors incorporated into the design. Each petal has a color on it as well.
One big Star
Hasan Deniz, Netherlands
One big star. small stars united with the big stars. Small stars are countries that is united with european unie.
One, cohesive Europe
The single original gold star is derived from one of the 12 stars from the existing European flag. The left side of this star illustrates the dynamic character of all member states. The blue background reflects the Union's color blue. Together these components form one, strong and cohesive Europe.
Tripwire Flag
Jakob Schlötter, Netherlands
The 12 stars are arranged clockwise and point to the center of the flag. A black circle connects them what gives them the appearance of a tripwire. This should show Europes isolation from immigrants. The colours yellow and black represent fear.
Green way to Europe
Annamaria Varga, Hungary
green equal free, dove equal freedom
Annemarie van Aken, Nederland
The characteristic of Europe I used for this design is that it takes various characteristics and manifestations of other cultures easily and mixes it up to something new. The circles stand for the differences, where they meet they form new shapes, a mix instead of a clash. The colours I used stand for peace and unity.
Europtimism (ver.6)
Youngha Park, South Korea
It is a reinterpretation of the existing flag. I duplicated the twelve stars by rotation and applied the twelve major colors from european countries' flags. The number twelve is traditionally the symbol of perfection, completeness and unity. I look forward to the future of Europe with optimism.
European Mosaic Flag 2010
Nadeschda Broere, The Netherlands
In this design the twelve pointed star consists a mosaic pattern. The star refers to the twelve stars in the current European Union flag. The colours of the mosaic pattern corresponds with the colours of the flags of all the European Union member states. The choice for the mosiac pattern refers to the diversity of all the member states.
A modern symbol for the EU
Justin Lamb, United Kingdom
A circle, a symbol of unity, divided up into four sections to represent the individual countries within the EU, rotated round to create a square. This is then turned on its point to reference a compass, the geography of Europe. The central white cross represents placing your vote in the box for democracy.
Bertrand Janssen, Germany
ROGGBIV stands for the colors of the rainbow. The Rainbow colors defines the different cultures from different countries but at the same time they belong to each other like ''One Europe''. The Rainbow defines the arch of the earth in combination with the blue background color what stands for water which surrounds Europe.
Different Yet Equal
Iga Koczorowska-Kiszka, Poland
The meaning behind the symbol on the flag is that we all come from different circles, but belong to the same centre. Even though we are from different countries we are united in European Union, which is our light and hope. The circles we come from are blue, which represents importance, confidence and power, while the center is yellow and conveys knowledge, hope and support.
A proposal for a new European Union.
Yeria Thambos, Indonesia
This proposal for a new European Union flag is similar to the current flag. The white background illustrates all the diversity in EU blends into one color (white), like the light spectrum, which color is white, but actually consists of various kinds of colors.
Spreading the Union
Alice Arbola, Valeria Racemoli, Giorgia Tolfo, Alessandro Gotte, Italy
A European Union that expresses itself in a splash of colour and dissolves the borders. It is an entity that is strengthened by its fluidity, while expanding its horizons.


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Donald Trump Pledges to End Gun-Free School Zones If Elected President
Trump explained his thinking in a statement: "We have more than 20,000 people that showed up for 1,400 spots". "They walk into a number of places in France, and they say, 'Get over.' Boom". Bernie Sanders was the mayor there in the 1980s, and the city prides itself on taking in refugees from war-torn countries. "My first day, it gets signed, okay?" But by making clear Thursday that some people are welcome at his events and others are not, Trump is arguably also crossing his own party, ...
Accounting for the 'Bill effect' on Hillary Clinton's campaign
Clinton campaign spokeswoman Christina Reynolds said: "Hillary Clinton won't be bullied or distracted by attacks he throws at her and former President Clinton". TRUMP: I haven't noticed it, to be honest. "I'm not mad at anybody", he explained to the several hundred supporters who assembled in Nashua . "It only got brought up because she said I have sexist tendencies", Trump told Carr.
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Aides to the candidate did not respond to requests for more details on that proposal. "Mr. Trump believes in the First Amendment, just as much as the Second", the voice over the loudspeaker said . "I would never let that happen", Trump said. Frankly, Donald Trump says a lot of dumb stuff. Another woman named Caroline recalled how she told the Trump campaign that she was not a supporter, and was given the trespassing warning as well.
Bill Clinton steps into New Hampshire campaign
He made no direct comment about the leading Republican presidential contender, billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump, who has attacked both Clintons in recent days. Clinton's campaign, too, has routinely tried to cast all Republicans as nothing more than Trump without the high poll numbers. "A lot of people in New Hampshire remember the really good economic times under President Clinton, he is very positive about his wife's candidacy and I think he is the best surrogate the campaign ...
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Jared Leto Joins Ryan Gosling in 'Blade Runner' Sequel
Fresh off his performance as Joker in Suicide Squad, Jared Leto has joined the Blade Runner sequel.
The film stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Robin Wright and Ana de Armas. Denis Villeneuve is directing the Alcon Entertainment project, which is slated to be released Oct. 6, 2017, via Warner Bros. Sony is distributing the Blade Runner follow-up internationally.
The sequel is set several decades after the 1982 original, with Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard. The pic is written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, and succeeds the initial story by Fancher and David Peoples based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Cynthia Sikes Yorkin is producing along with Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove and Bud Yorkin. Frank Giustra and Tim Gamble, CEOs of Thunderbird Films, will serve as executive producers alongside Ridley Scott and Bill Carraro.
Leto, who also performs as a musician and singer in the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, was most recently seen in Suicide Squad and won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his performance in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club.
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Today marks the eighth anniversary of the loss of Lily, who died before she could be born. Had she been born, her life would have been brief and miserable. This week, I visited the lily bed where the tiny wooden box that once held her ashes (scattered over the San Francisco Bay) is buried.
Despite the terminology some use, there's no such thing as being partially born. But the hopes one has for someone who never really was can take on the shape of missed memories.
I always thought Lily would like ballet, and black patent mary janes, and cupcakes. So every year, when I light a candle and say Kaddish, I think of this:
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APAPO releases additional data from member survey on health insurers
by Legal and Regulatory Affairs Staff
November 18, 2010 — The American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APAPO) is releasing more data from its nationwide survey on member satisfaction with the largest health insurers and managed care companies doing business with psychologists. Initial data from the survey (PDF, 621 KB) was released in the summer 2010 edition of Good Practice magazine. The survey, which sought responses from the summer of 2009 through the end of that year, yielded roughly 3000 company ratings from over 1000 members.
This fall, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) released results from a similar survey conducted of its own membership. PPA's statewide data from 500 respondents on a key overall rating aligns closely with the APAPO's nationwide data.
Note:The information contained in the following tables is descriptive of psychologists' experiences and perceptions. They are not intended for making comparisons between particular insurance plans in your area. Because the results are reported on a national basis, these characteristics may not reflect psychologists' experience with individual insurers on a local or state level. Further, our survey asked about psychologists' experiences with a health insurer generally, rather than seeking information about each of the multiple health plan options – for example HMO and PPO – an individual insurer may offer. Additional limitations, as well as information on survey methodology, is available by contacting Omar Rehman, Practice Research and Policy, by phone at 202-336-5911 or by e-mail.
Highest rated insurers on reimbursement
"We have been very sensitive about presenting data on insurance reimbursement because of antitrust concerns," said Alan Nessman, Senior Special Counsel, Office of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, APA Practice Directorate. "However, feedback from psychology leaders has caused us to revisit whether we could present information on psychologists' ratings of their satisfaction with the 'adequacy and promptness of reimbursement' within the limits permitted by the antitrust laws. We believe that showing the three insurers with the highest ratings is appropriate and of significant interest to members."
As depicted in Table 1, the three insurers (or groups of insurers) with the highest satisfaction ratings are: the independent, non-profit, Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, Aetna and Medicare. Notably, only the highest rated insurer — the non-profit BCBS companies — exceeded 50 percent satisfaction, with a 55 percent rating. Aetna had a 49 percent rating and Medicare received a 46 percent rating. The remaining six insurers were at least six percentage points below the top three, with satisfaction ratings ranging from 30 to 40 percent. Adequacy and promptness of reimbursement was rated as one of the lowest areas of satisfaction across all companies (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Adequacy and Promptness of Reimbursement
Other aspects of how insurers treat psychologists
In addition to reimbursement, the survey asked about member satisfaction with other insurer practices that directly affect psychologists. Figures 2 and 3 depict the results relating to satisfaction with 1) the transparency and clarity of the insurers policies and procedures; and 2) the procedures for joining the company network.
Figure 2 — Satisfaction with the transparency and clarity of health insurer's policies and procedures
Figure 3 — Satisfaction with procedures for joining the health insurer's network
After answering questions about satisfaction with insurers' authorization and billing procedures, as well as promptness and courtesy in responding to psychologists' questions and concerns, members were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with how the health insurer treats psychologists. Results are depicted in Figure 4:
Figure 4 — Satisfaction with health insurer's treatment of the respondent (the psychologist)
Overall satisfaction with how insurers treat patients and the Pennsylvania results
Psychologists also rated their overall satisfaction with the service health insurers provided to patients. See Figure 5 for those results.
Figure 5 — Satisfaction with service the health insurer provides to patients
These results are quite similar, particularly at the top end, with the Pennsylvania Psychological Association's (PPA) results for the same question as shown in the ranking comparison chart below:
Table 1: Ratings of overall satisfaction in APA Practice Organization survey compared to PPA survey (from highest to lowest):
|Insurers in APA Survey
|Insurers in PPA Survey
|Non profit BCBS
|Highmark (a non-profit BCBS company)
|Value Options
|Wellpoint Anthem
|Magellan (IBC/Capital Blue Cross)
|Value Options
Notes on the comparison chart
IBC and Capital Blue Cross are also independent nonprofit BCBS organizations, but their behavioral health benefits are managed by Magellan so PPA listed them under Magellan for the purposes of the survey. There are no WellPoint Anthem for-profit BCBS companies operating in Pennsylvania. UPMC and MHNet were not large enough to include in the APAPO survey, which focused on the largest insurers interacting with psychologists nationwide.
Since APAPO's survey focused on the largest insurers nationwide, APAPO had planned to let state associations use the survey to gather statewide information and gather data on companies not large enough to be included in the original survey. PPA and APAPO collaborated on PPA's use of the survey and analysis of the data.
According to Vincent Bellwoar, PhD, chair of the PPA Insurance Committee, "This survey provides important information on the actual coverage patients can expect from their insurer. It will help patients make the best health care coverage choices for their families."
Dr. Bellwoar congratulated those insurers "who serve their members well by providing easy access to services and sufficient treatment for their members. We hope this survey will also motivate underperforming insurers to improve."
"We've worked very well with PPA on prior managed care issues, and we greatly appreciate PPA's successful efforts to implement the survey at the state level," said Nessman. "We've talked to other state associations who are starting to use the survey and we hope that more states will join in this effort."
Additional info on the PPA survey will be available on the PPA website.


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HawkMail Guide for Students
|This document is an abbreviated version designed for students. If you'd like to read the more comprehensive version, you can view it here: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/www/howtos/hawkmail.
The University is replacing its email system with Microsoft Exchange, a leading enterprise email system. We have dubbed the new email system "HawkMail."
Why we are upgrading to the new system
Switching to the new system
How you make the switch to the new system depends on if and how you currently access University of Hartford email. This document describes how to move your account to the new system.
In general, one of the following scenarios likely fits you:
Why you should move now:
- you get more email storage space (500MB)
- the new system is faster and more reliable
- the new system works better with mobile devices
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In this session we looked at textures, especially making a water texture and what parts of the texture make it look like water. We also used a worksheet to calculate the volume of water in a fountain and what size of pump is needed to circulate the volume.
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- 16:18 calculating the volume of water in the pool using a worksheet to find the volume. This worksheet can be edited to calculate the pump required to circulate the water in the pool.
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- 28:35 creating a glow texture to mimic a light fixture.
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- 43:03 editing a glass texture and understanding what bump, reflectivity, glass transparency, and explaining what refraction is.
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Yeah i have also tried title screen editing easier mode.but i want 2 change the whole title screen again i've read the other title screen editing tutorial(the hard one) but i dont know how to arrange tiles in hex?
(sorry for my poor english).
Basically to arrange them in hex, you would want to look at the tileviewer in your emulator (no$gmb is the best for this, VBA doesn't seem to load the tile numbers properly if I remember) and then you type the values in the order you want them to be displayed on the title screen. Also part of the screen is loaded but outside the viewable area. This is so the bottom part (usually the clouds) can scroll properly. Hope that helps, but if I misunderstood your question let me know and I'll try to answer better.
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It is back to school time, and you don't know what's for dinner; here is
a menu that everyone in your family will enjoy. Don't expect your clothes to
fit after this one, but trust me it will be yummy. Hopefully, you'll have leftovers
for another evening, preferably when it's raining as it is today. The soup can
be made with either broccoli or cauliflower, you pick. You can use heavy cream,
half-and-half, or light cream. I compromise and use half-and-half. Garnish it
with slivered ham if you want, but I don't think garnishes are necessary for
your family. It can be made up to three days in advance. You can skip the Boston
Cream Pie because you're gonna be full but it's delicious anyway. You can also
make it in advance. The meatloaf can be made ahead just don't bake it until
dinnertime. Mashed potatoes should never be made ahead.
Broccoli or Cauliflower Cheese Soup:
1 lb broccoli or cauliflower, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cream (you're choice)
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
3 tablespoons minced jalepeno peppers
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Place the broccoli or cauliflower in a steamer rack set over simmering water
and steam until just tender, about 6 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop
the cooking and drain. Chop finely and set aside.
In a soup pot melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add flour
and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Whisk in the broth and cream.
Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce
heat to low and simmer stirring occasionally until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, heat the remaining butter over low heat. Add
onion and sauté until soft but not golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms,
and jalapenos and sauté until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes longer.
Transfer to the cream mixture. Add broccoli or cauliflower and cheeses and cook
over low heat until the cheese melts. Do not allow to boil. Serve.
Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons vinegar (any type)
Meat loaf:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup milk
1 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers, about 16
1/3 cup minced parsley
For the glaze, mix all ingredients in small pan, set aside. For the meatloaf,
heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in medium skillet. Add onion and garlic;
sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Mix eggs with salt,
pepper, thyme, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and milk. Add to meat in large
bowl along with crackers, parsley and cooked onion and garlic. Mix with fork
until evenly blended and mixture doesn't stick to the bowl. If it sticks add
milk. With wet hands, pat mixture into 9x5-inch loaf shape. Place in foil lined
baking pan for easy clean up. Brush with half the glaze. Bake until crisp, about
1 hour. Cool at least 20 minutes and serve with the remaining glaze.
2 lb russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup milk or cream, warmed
Put potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and ˝ teaspoon salt.
Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender when pierced
with a knife, about 15 – 20 minutes. Drain potatoes well and return pan to low
heat. Rice the potatoes into the pan or use a food grinder (or just mash them).
Do not use a food processor. Add butter and milk, salt and pepper. You may need
more salt than called for.
2 lb Pole beans
4 beef bouillon cubes
Trim the strings and ends from the beans and break them into bite sized
lengths. Add water to cover them in a large saucepan along with the bouillon
cubes. Bring to a boil and let boil for about an hour. You really want them
to take on a dark color. Add water to the pot as necessary .
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Vanilla custard (recipe follows)
Chocolate glaze (recipe follows)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms
with waxed paper. Grease and dust pans with flour; tap out excess. Sift flour,
baking powder, and salt into small bowl. In a medium bowl with an electric mixer
on high speed, beat eggs 3 to 4 minutes until thickened. Gradually beat in sugar
until fluffy, about 3 minutes. On low speed beat in butter, vanilla and 1/3
cup hot water just until blended. Add dry ingredients and beat on low speed
until just blended. Pour into pans dividing batter evenly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes
or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely
in pans on a rack. Run a knife around the edges and turn out on a rack. Remove
waxed paper. Place one layer bottom side up on a serving plate. Stir vanilla
filling and spread over cake up to ˝ inch from edge. Top with second layer top
side up. Cover top with glaze. Use a serrated knife to cut the cake (pie).
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
3 egg yolks
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon butter
In a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until blended.
Gradually whisk in milk. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring constantly
until mixture comes to a boil. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove
from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk in half of milk mixture.
Gradually whisk yolk mixture back into saucepan. Return pan to medium-low heat
and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from
heat. Add vanilla and butter. Stir until butter melts. Cover surface with plastic
to prevent a film from forming. Poke a few holes in it with a knife; let cool
15 minutes then refrigerate for 2 hours.
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
In a small saucepan, bring cream and coffee powder to a boil, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, add chocolate, and whisk until chocolate melts. Stir in corn
syrup and powdered sugar. Let cool until slightly thickened.


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Danny Haynes and Nicky Maynard will miss Bristol City`s pre-season tour of Sweden.
Haynes has groin and thigh problems while Maynard is nursing a knee injury. Both players will remain in England to receive treatment along with Christian Ribeiro (back) and James Wilson (knee).
However, Louis Carey will travel despite missing pre-season training so far due to a heel injury.
City will play Gothenburg, Helsingborg and Vallens in Sweden and boss Steve Coppell told the club`s official website: "It is an opportunity to cement a few ideas and get a good framework in place.
"We won`t be judged on the three games but it will give us a good idea of where we are fitness-wise as Swedish teams are in the middle of their season.
"They should be way ahead of us in terms of fitness but we should do well with our technique. It will give me a chance to experiment with different shapes."
Copyright (c) PA Sport 2009, All Rights Reserved.


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Teetotal for a year: why waking up to low and no is the trade's biggest challenge
Le Palais du Jardin is the latest premium restaurant to open at London's Westfield shopping centre offering award winning French cuisine to the already near 50 eateries at the site.
The restaurant, which opens today, will be in Westfield's Southern Terrace alongside 16 other restaurant choices, and will offer three areas for dining; The Terrace; The Bar; and The Restaurant.
Le Palais du Jardin means there are now 25 cooking styles and nationalities available at Westfield which opened in London's Shepherds Bush area in October 2008.


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AWS News Blog
Additional EC2 Beta Spots Now Open
As of this morning, we have cleared the Amazon EC2 waiting list!
Everyone on the list with a valid payment method in their account and acccess to Amazon S3 has been enabled for EC2.
We are continuing to add capacity and can now accomodate some additional beta signups. Simply create your AWS account, sign up for S3, and then go to http://aws.amazon.com/ec2 to sign up for EC2.
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The Atlantis submarine returns to surface after a dive off the coast of Maui.
The Atlantis submarine sits alongside her tender ship.
The captain and his co-pilot at the helm of the Atlantis Submarine, Maui.
All eyes glued to the windows to watch the marine life!
There is so much to see - fish, shipwrecks, even sharks! - on the Atlantis Submarine tour.
Kids love the Atlantis Submarine adventure. Handy charts next to the windows help with identifying marine life.
Curious fish swim up to the Atlantis Submarine whilst she cruises 130 feet below the surface of the ocean.
Exploring the sunk whaling ship (deliberate scuttling!) - a haven for marine life and divers off the coast of Maui, Hawaii.
The blue hue of the ocean reflects throughout the interior of the Atlantis Submarine.
The large windows of the Atlantis Submarine afford excellent viewing of the underwater world.
Shark spotting is one of the highlights of the Atlantis Submarine underwater tour!
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