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Recent news in Germany has once again brought the ongoing discussion about the introduction of minimum wage to the newspaper headlines. After unions and the federal postal services agreed upon the introduction of a sector-wide agreement which is to be declared mandatory by early-2008, a private sector competitor announced 1,000 in staff layoffs and is most likely to enter bankruptcy procedures in late 2007 or early 2008.
In this piece, we are not going to argue the general cons and pros of minimum wages per se – on which evidence in inconclusive anyway – but rather highlight that Germany's approach to declare sector-wide agreements under special circumstances as mandatory is messy and will most likely lead to unintended consequences such as restricting product market competition.
Let us start with some basics: In contrast to most other industrial countries, Germany does not have a tradition of minimum wages. The standard approach has so far been that there were a) strong unions in sector-wide collective bargaining agreements and b) social assistance payments which effectively set a floor for wages. The latter condition has been changed as part of the labour market reforms introduced by the Schroeder government as part of the Hartz reforms. This is a good arguing point in favour of a nation-wide minimum wage. We will return to that point later.
Unfortunately though, this is not the line of thinking the political debate has taken. In their coalition agreement the Christian and the Social Democrats have agreed to make some wage agreements mandatory for the entire sector. I.e. there is a legal exception to the rule that it is up to the employer to decide whether or not being subject to a collective bargaining agreement. In case of an agreement that is declared mandatory the employer is subject to such an agreement whether he likes it or not.
The Social Democrats' homepage is a good starting point to where the discussion currently stands: there is talk about declining union influence and wage levels below the poverty line as stated reasons for the support of a minimum wage.
Economically, neither point is viable. First of all, the government should take a hands-off approach to union power. If the private sector – in form of both employees and employers – were to decide to change the rules of wage setting, so be it. Second, wage policies are not a very efficient way to deal with social problems. For example, it would not be very helpful to grant spouses of high income earners higher pay levels in general just because they happen to earn a low wage themselves. Third, and from my perspective the most important point, once you grant a union the power to bargain wages for an entire sector even if a majority of employers has decided not to enter negotiations with that union, rent sharing behaviour will go rampant. Let us just take the case of the postal workers' union which recently agreed on a contract with the former postal office monopoly provider. What happened was that in the end both sides agreed on a contract that was relatively sure to price any competitor out of the market as it would be neigh on impossible to compete on labour costs. Something very similar is bound to happen in other sectors, too. So in effect, Germany's approach of letting social partners set sector-specific minimum wages paves the way for rent-sharing and reducing product market competition. That is certainly not the way to do it.
In contrast to the sector specific approach, there could be an economically well-argued approach for the introduction of a general minimum wage, however.
Part of the Hartz reform package introduced by the Schroeder government was an intentional move towards a form of negative income tax. Low paid workers can augment their income by drawing on social assistance. The rate at which these additional payments from the public purse are reduced with rising income has been lowered considerably relative to the status-quo before the reforms. In effect, this amounts to a government subsidy for low paid work. As a result employers and employees could now agree on wage levels that leave overall income of workers relatively unchanged and reduce labour costs considerably. That this model has become quite popular can be seen from the government statistics of people drawing social assistance while in work. At the start of 2007 their number was up by 62% to 1.3 million relative to 2005, almost half of these (675,000 in total) are working in full-time jobs.
It can hardly be in the interest of the public to induce workers and employers to maximise their overall income at the expense of government finances by ever widening wage subsidies. So the government could set a cap on the additional payments out of the public purse by introducing a general minimum wage that applies to all sectors. This would also forestall agreements intended to achieve rent sharing. The general crux with general minimum wages is, of course, that if left to politicians, they most likely start to meddle. My personal favourite – rather than having yet another independent council of wise men – is to tie the level of the minimum wage to the full-time pay equivalent of Hartz IV benefits. Currently, that would add up to an hourly minimum wage of 4.40 EUR/hour. The main advantage of doing it this way would be that any increase in the minimum wage would directly translate into expenditure increases for the federal budget thus limiting the willingness to use the minimum wage level as a short-term policy tool.


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I have always been a pioneer at heart. My curiosity drove me to venture to the farthest hill, explore the secret path, or dream of touching down in remote lands to fully experience exotic cultures .
Being a girl was never an issue for me; I had a fairly courageous soul. If I fell and scraped my knee, I would examine it, clean out any sand or pebbles, and then just get up and keep on going.
My dad always told me he hated that I would never cry as a child, especially when he would spank or correct me. I apparently just pursed my lips and walked off without uttering a word. (Pride, stubbornness, and a child's version of "don't ever let them see you sweat," were the likely reasons.)
Trying new things was always intriguing…I couldn't wait to go to school like my older brother Bob did; couldn't wait to ride a 2-wheeler; loved my first camping trip; and taught myself how to swim and dive.
One might wonder, how does a well-adjusted, courageous, adventurous pioneer, grow into an adult with so many unexpressed and hidden fears? When do they take root and begin to grow?
The weird thing for me was I had no fear of real dangers: speeding cars, inner-city violence, fire or break-in. I had no fear of strangers or large crowds.
My fears were suggested, imagined or exaggerated.
All my life I heard my mother's voice when we would walk on top of a fence or bridge: "be careful, you're going to fall!" Running down the back steps I'd hear, "don't fall—be careful!" As I grew, I slowly developed the fear of heights and would eventually avoid ferris wheels, roller coasters, look-out towers, high ledges–anything that made my stomach whirl and take my breath away. Later, I came to realize the fear I was dealing with was not the fear of heights, but the fear of falling. The familiar warning voice in my head eventually became a full-blown phobia.
I also developed a fear of flying. To me, this one is the most puzzling. As a young child, I have flown with my parents countless times. When I was young, most people were flying in propeller-planes, which were fun but always had very loud noise. At that age, I was totally unafraid and that fearlessness continued well into my early 20″s.
But, there must have been a rash of airline tragedies for the next few years. Stories of bombs, birds hitting windshields, down-drafts and hydraulic systems failing came out of Lockerbie, JFK, Dallas and Chicago. Some planes were reporting the fuselage spontaneously combusting, leaving gaping holes mid-air.
With that reporting streak I internalized on thought: "it's life-threatening to fly". Eventually that fear developed into a fully-developed phobia. For about 10 years, try as I could to overcome the debilitating fear, I shut down emotionally and refused to fly.
It was something that caused me much shame. I felt as though I was failing God because of my fear. I would purchase airline tickets "in faith;" drive to the airport with my bags packed; then, at the last moment, with sweaty palms and a faint feeling, I would go back home, giving into my fears.
To this day, I still get queasy when I look down off a high-rise building. I never quite shook the fear of heights. But, I can testify that God completely delivered me from the fear of flying.
I was in the Bronx, working diligently at opening the Christian academy I founded. Since I had graduated from CBN University, now Regents, the directors wanted to talk about the work we were doing on the 700 Club with Pat Robertson. They asked me to fly down for the interview–and I knew I could not say "no" to Pat Robertson.
At that time our pastor had established 6 am prayer meetings for the staff. (not my favorite time of the day to pray) But, I remember so clearly around that time, kneeling at an altar. While there, a friend of mine came up behind me and began to pray in the Spirit. Her hand never touched me, but I could sense it near the middle of my back. As she continued to pray, I felt chains begin to pop in my spirit. Of course, they weren't physical, but spiritual–and I felt them burst and release. In that instance I knew I was set free from that fear.
Of course, wanting to be very spiritual, I asked the Lord, "if I'm really free of this fear, will you confirm it to me some way?" (Oh me of little faith)
Patiently, the Lord answered that prayer. The very next Sunday, God sent an unexpected messenger to me before church. He said the Lord asked Him to give me Psalm 121:8, "The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore."
Amazingly, when I was age 9, God had given that verse to my grandmother when she was afraid to fly. As we sat on the Eastern Airlines' brand-new Whisperjet, I offered her my promise box, and she drew out Psalm 121:8! Father God had used the very same verse to bring her peace that day.
On that special day in the Bronx, I wept, claiming that verse as a blessing over my life. God set me free that weekend; it was my first step of preparation for the world-wide ministry He had planned.
Since that time I have come to realize that fear and intimidation are twin tools in the enemy's arsenal, and they are usually smoke and mirrors– just lying illusions. If he can get an inroad to a person's psyche, he will magnify a thought into a grand imagination that causes paralyzing fear. The more one gives into the imagination, the stronger it becomes, until it is eventually a phobia.
My life is a witness to the power of God to deliver. He broke chains off my life through intercession and a word of encouragement. Since that day I have flown to over 40 nations multiple times, bringing the gospel of deliverance to many. I am so thankful, "…God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7 KJV)


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BRIDGEPORT, CT – People's United Bank, subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBCT), announced today it is launching a new marketing and advertising campaign based on research conducted with customers, employees and other stakeholders. The campaign highlights the traits of "empathy" and "expertise" that, as the market research demonstrated, characterize People's United among its constituents.
The bank is unveiling the new brand messaging on Feb. 5 in a television commercial directed by Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The first of two advertisements will debut on NBC networks across New England during Super Bowl XLVI. They will feature the new People's United tagline: What know-how can do SM.
The new tagline reflects how the bank's customers described their experience with People's United – one in which empathy and expertise combined to create results. The term "know-how" uniquely captured the pragmatic planning and problem-solving approach they've come to see as the bank's signature style and approach to a customer relationship.
The new commercials tell stories that illustrate that spirit of "know-how." They follow a typical People's United banker who, on the way to work, observes and solves small problems and helps people along the way, cheerfully and without hesitation.
"Our new brand messaging is about being genuine," said Jack Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of People's United. "It reflects our 170-year commitment to bring, not only experience, knowledge and proficiency to the table, but to do so in a productive and a personalized way," Barnes said.
"We are the largest independent bank headquartered in New England," he noted. "Our size and strength, along with our local leadership and local decision-making, are certainly important components of a customer's decision to bank with us. There is, however, more to a choice as important as your personal or business banking relationship. In our case, customers are consistently impressed by the 'know-how' and 'can do' attitude of our employees. We are especially pleased with how our employees have embraced the new brand messaging because they are, above all, the ones who bring the brand to life with our customers every day."
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People's United Bank is a subsidiary of People's United Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company with $28 billion in assets. People's United Bank, founded in 1842, is the largest independent bank headquartered in New England and provides commercial and retail banking, as well as wealth management services through a network of 373 branches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine. Through its subsidiaries, People's United Financial provides equipment financing, brokerage and insurance services.
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Within the world of management accounting, there are two main types of costs: variable and fixed. Variable costs change with increases and decreases in production. Examples include inventory and direct labor. Fixed costs remain the same regardless production levels; that is, increases or decreases in the level of output do not effect these expenses. Examples include certain administrative (indirect) labor positions such as Human Resources and Accounting or building rents.
Request an account statement with all accounts. You can usually request this from Accounting. It may even have the fixed costs separated out for you. You will need an account statement for at least two different time periods. Common time periods are monthly, quarterly or annual statements.
Identify the fixed costs for the two time periods. Fixed costs are those costs which do not change when production levels change. Go through each line item. If the amount stays the same by month or by quarter, it is probably a fixed cost. Common fixed costs are rents, utilities and administrative labor.
Sum the fixed costs from two different time periods. Let's say you've obtained the statement of accounts for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 and the sum is $10,000 and $11,000, respectively.
Take the sum of the two time periods and divide by 2 for an average fixed costs. $10,000 + $11,000 is $21,000. $21,000 / 2 = $10,500. This number represents average fixed costs for the first two quarters of the year.


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**Swapneel Prabhu is a gifted singer and Michelin-worthy chef. His culinary escapades stem from his deep-rooted experiences, making his dishes not just a gastronomic delight but also an evocative sensory experience.**
My story:
Angat Pangat has been a great place for discovery and learning about Maharashtrian culture in general and the cuisine of the state in particular. So, ever since the announcement of the Angat Pangat Diwali Ank, I was elated at the prospect of the treasure trove of knowledge it was going to throw open for a novice such as me.
I was tremendously excited about the idea and also considered sending in a small article about some childhood memory associated with the festival. I toyed with a few ideas but rejected them for they seemed pretty 'regular' to me. I had been raking my brain to come up with something interesting and worthy of the Inaugural issue of the Ank, but I had hit a wall. After many a futile attempt, I was bracing myself for and trying to come to terms with the disappointment that after all, I may not be able to send any contribution, even if only ordinary, for the Angat Pangat Diwali Ank.
That's when Saee, like a Godsent came to my rescue and suggested I consider writing on 'The Fine Art of Maharashtrian Cuisine'. This was just the inspiration and impetus I needed and it could not have come at a better time. Following this thread, I started thinking about the possible ideas through which I could showcase the nuanced finesse of Maharashtrian cuisine. The initial excitement was soon replaced by trepidation and the realisation of what a herculean task it was going to be.
After a lot of anxious pondering, an idea started taking shape. It occurred to me that I should not treat this as a demonstration to showcase the depth and expanse of the cuisine. That mammoth task is for an expert or academician which I am not. So, this became an exercise of attentive introspection. It took the form of soul searching while looking through the lens of Maharashtrian Cuisine.
This shift in focus and approach made the whole endeavour extremely rewarding and enriching. And thus, with my extremely limited understanding of the cuisine and even more limited knowledge of the technicalities and skills involved, I set out designing an eight-course degustation menu, constructed around classic Maharashtrian flavours. The naive approach of a student held me in good stead. On my own small level, I came up with some reimagined and refined (for lack of a better word) versions of traditional Maharashtrian food.
I have taken care not to disturb the soul of the cuisine. Staying true to the essence of the dishes and taking great caution to avoid frivolous gimmickry. This is just simple, honest, real cooking by a student of Maharashtrian Cuisine.
Course 1: PB & J (Pavta Bharit aani Jondhala) Cornetts
As a little boy, I spent Diwali vacations with my maternal grandparents at their home in Belgaum. Most of the extended family would descend upon their modest dwelling and for the next fortnight, it would be transformed into a magical place. The perfectly square kitchen with soot-covered, textured walls (the modern day textured slate platters fade in comparison) was the last room in the unimaginative, linear arrangement of the house. It was her place of worship, and cooking; her way of devotion. On the floor, built against one of the walls was the Chool; the sanctum sanctorum in this temple. On many quiet afternoons when the rest of the brood caught up on their siesta, I sat in rapt attention, listening to stories she narrated set against the baritone background of the grinding stone. Jadiamma, as I call my grandmother, was an extremely resourceful and enterprising homemaker. The fine balance of discipline and creativity with which she managed her kitchen remains an aspiration. One that has eluded me so far. It was fascinating to witness how she transformed simple ingredients into things of wonder. When I think of Jadiamma in that house, the image that stands out is of her making Bhakri. One particular meal that's etched in my memory is this Vangyache Bharit she made. Taking a refreshing detour from her usual recipe, she added a handful of Pavte (Fresh Green Beans), nonchalantly demonstrating just how accommodating and flexible Maharashtrian recipes can be in. The inspired innovation made the mundane Bharit so delightfully novel. She had served it with Bhakri and batonnets of radish. There was some sweet curd for those who fancied it and house-made Sandgi Mirchi which I finished even before I touched the Bhakri. Seeing this, Belgav Ajoba, the doting grandfather that he was, stealthily slipped his share in my plate.
I used this magical childhood memory to create the first course. I fashioned a cone out of the classic Bhakri dough and baked it in the oven to get the crispy texture. Once baked, the cones were lightly toasted on fire to give them the hallmark Bhakri personality. I then piped-in alternate layers of the Bharit with Pavte and a hung curd and radish raita. The filled cones were then topped with toasted, nutty popped sorghum (Jodhlyachya Lahya) rolled in hung curd. The magic dust of crushed fried Sandgi Mirchi made for a spunky garnish.
Course 2: Pulled Mori/Mushi (Baby Shark) Tacos
Pedro Kaka and his family owned boats/trawlers that fished off the Vasai-Virar coast. The family was known to my aunt and they would often send across some rare prized catch from the days sortie. Visits to Arnala beach were preceded by an inevitable pitstop at Pedro Kaka's. On the rare occasion, we kids would also get a joy ride in one of their boats.
On one particular summer afternoon while on our way to the beach, we took a brief halt at their house, as was customary. We then proceeded to the waterfront. Later in the afternoon, one of their girls, came looking for us. She simply said "Aaine jevan pathavlai" (Mom has sent food/lunch). It was essentially the most amazing, dream picnic basket ever. The cane basket had soft, warm Rice Bhakri ('Rotis' I think they are called), some fish cooked in a thick flavourful masala and some brilliant fried fish. We were touched and moved beyond words by this show of Koli hospitality and generosity.
To celebrate and pay homage to this native community of Mumbai and the surrounding region, I made a soft-shelled taco. I used Mori/Mushi (Baby shark) loved for its meaty texture and flavour. The firm fleshed fish lends itself beautifully to such preparations. The recipe called for Koli Masala. Making one from scratch was great education and deeply satisfying. I cooked, what is known as Mori/Mushi mutton with this masala. I then gently flaked the fish discarding the cartilaginous central bone. I spooned this onto a petit rice bhakri which served as the Tortilla. I then placed some poha-crumbed, super crispy squid rings on it. The picnic baskets would always also have some Kolim which are strongly flavoured, briney, pickled tiny shrimps. Think of it as the Maharashtrian equivalent of Belacan. A charred green tomato and raw mango chutney/salsa tied together the dish and provided a much-needed burst of freshness and vibrancy topped with a few dill fronds.
After plating the course, I noticed that the plate resembled a blue lagoon enclosed by what looked like a sandy beach. A happy and apt coincidence for an ode to one of my favourite sub-cuisines of Maharashtra. One that adds incredible character, colour and charm.
Course 3: Kolambiche Bhanole with a Khadkhadla Sauce (Prawn Cakes with Shell Sauce)
Talking about seafood, few cuisines use it with the brilliance that is seen in Pathare Prabhu cuisine. The art of extracting and imparting maximum flavour through minimal ingredients is incredibly appealing and impressive. And that is just one aspect of the multifaceted cuisine.The Pathare Prabhu (and also the CKP school) have probably got a non-vegetarian/seafood version of every classic recipe and that makes it a cuisine after my own heart.
The native community of Mumbai uses local ingredients in innovative ways employing possibly every known cooking technique. The third course in the degustation had to be one from Pathare Prabhu cuisine. I made Kolambiche Bhanole. It's almost like a steamed (sometimes baked) terrine marbled with succulent prawns. A vegetarian version of which uses Kobi (Cabbage).
I served a portion of the Kolambiche Bhanole with a Khadkhala Sauce. A match made in food heaven. A side of shredded cabbage dressed simply in lime juice and seasoning introduced freshness and kept the course satisfying yet light.
Course 4: Shahaala-Amsul Sorbet (Tender Coconut and Kokum Sorbet)
After the three courses, I thought it would be an appropriate time to sit back and reflect on the entrees and refresh the palate for the upcoming mains. So, I decided to do a palate cleanser for the fourth course.
Maharashtra is blessed with a rich bounty of some wondrous seasonal native fruits amongst other produce. Barring a few that steal all the thunder, many are left largely underappreciated and neglected. These gems find little or no place and use in commercial establishments and kitchens outside the Maharashtrian household.
With precisely that thought, I made a Shahaala (Tender Coconut) and Amsul (Kokum) Sorbet. We have a huge Ratamba tree on the land surrounding our ancestral house. As kids, we would wake up every morning and go on a recee of the garden to check if we had some ripe Ratambe. That beautiful, sole Ratmaba tree surrounded by happy coconut palms with the wind in their hair, grooving to the reggae of the sea was certainly an inspiration behind this course.
Bor is a childhood favourite and another native fruit that has been long neglected and at the receiving end of step motherly treatment. I thought it deserved a spot of pride on the plate. I made a Borkut with scintillating flavours that make the mouth pucker and that one can't get enough of.
The plate was coming together but called for a textural element. But it had to be delicate, dainty and in sync with the other components. I remembered how I would devour Dinkache Laadu that Jadiamma would make for my aunt when she had her children. So much so that she would make a separate batch for me. I had found the missing piece of the jigsaw. I made a Dink Laadu coral crisp.
On Diwali morning after our Abhangya Snaan, Jadiamma would send each of us grandchildren with a plate of Pharaal for the neighbours. Carrying that plate of goodies while resisting the temptation from a certain horned guy on my left shoulder was a test of integrity that tempered our character.
The coral crisp with the blushing sorbet reminded me of the Laadu peeping from under the lacey cloth cover that would be placed on the plate of Pharaal. The floral pattern on the Borkut brought back memories of the pretty Rangoli without which Diwali is incomplete. A sign that I had tapped into the right memories.
Course 5: Varanphal Tortellini (Stuffed Pasta in Lentil Sauce)
After much deliberation, I chose Varanphal as the fifth course and the first main. The ultimate Maharashtrian comfort food had to be reimagined for the degustation. I made stuffed Varanphal Tortellini. To make the course interesting, to take away predictability and to add an element of surprise, the tortellini on the plate had different fillings.
One was stuffed with a Methi-Batata (Fenugreek leaves and Potato) Bhaaji and the other had a Lal Bhopla (Pumpkin) Bhaaji. The variety of Methi that grows along sandy shores, has crisp, succulent stalks and provided a great bite.
Puneri Varan which is a family favourite was the sauce that the Varanphal were cooked in and served with. The recipe calls for tomatoes and I charred some to add a smoky spin and introduce another layer of flavour. A drizzle of pulpy, marmaladey, sweet, sour and spicy Limbaacha Loncha (Lime Pickle) helped cut the richness and brought some acidity to the table. A fragrant Phodni (Tempering) with earthy Jeere (Cumin Seeds), the pop of Mohari (Mustard Seeds) and crispy chiffonade of Kadhilimba (Curry Leaves) and a pinch of aromatic Hing (Asafoetida) rounded off the dish. Finally, I topped it with some fried potato skin tossed in Lasun (Garlic) Chutney, just like a Pasta would be made moreish with the addition of crispy, flavour-packed Pangritata.
It made perfect sense to garnish this 'Pasta' Course with a few sprigs of Methi leaves, the original Maharashtrian microgreens.
Course 6: Sticky Saoji-Orange Glazed Chicken Wings with Gola Bhaat
This was by far, the most challenging course in the entire spread, simply because I have the least exposure to and experience of Nagpur and Varhadi food. I did not want to go down the predictable and trodden path. From a culinary stand point, Saoji and Oranges are synonymous with Nagpur. I thought it would only be fitting to put the two together. Sticky Saoji-Orange Wings seemed like an interesting flavour combination and an innovation with traditional, regional flavours. Saoji being notorious for the spice levels, adding some acidity from the oranges to take the edge off just a bit, made a lot of sense.
I made a Gola Bhaat as the starch on the plate as I thought it would provide a perfect canvas for the Saoji-Orange Wings. As I set out to cook and put the course together, it proved to be a fulfilling and rewarding journey. That of discovering surprising flavours and a whole new style of cooking.
The Besan Golas (Chickpea Flour Balls) was such a revalation and worked brilliantly with the other flavours on the plate. The natural sugars in the orange caramelised to give the wings a stunning glaze and the Saoji sauce it's iconic lip-smacking flavour. The colour of the rice found resonance in the flavour of the glazed wings.
This Foray into the world of Varhadi Cuisine has opened a whole new world of flavours. One I can't wait to venture further and deeper into.
Course 7: Mutton En Croute with Tambda Rassa.
A meal I had on a farm near Kolhapur remains one of my most cherished food memories. The robust cuisine of the region with bold, assertive flavours holds a special place in my heart. I had to make the iconic Tambda Rass. That was non-negotiable. Making the Kanda-Lasun Masala and other spice mixes for making the flavour packed brothy Rassa was such a valuable insight into the refined and often misinterpreted world of Kolhapuri food. The gradual and thoughtful building of layers of flavour is a labour of love and cannot be rushed. Seemingly simple steps like dry roasting, frying the spices and aromats make such a huge difference to the finished product.
To go with the Tambada Rassa, I took on the the rather intimidating task of attempting something like an En Croute on the lines of the 'Wellington'. I decided to make the laminated pastry used for Kanavle/Sathyachya Karanjya. This was my first try at the extremely technical and what I am told is a temperamental pastry. I mixed in some smoky, fiery Thecha into the dough (detrempe) to give it that distinctly savoury flavour and also because I just cannot imagine a Kolhapuri meal without Thecha. A recipe can only take you so far. I have always believed it is to be used as a map. I decided to go by instinct and intuition and patiently layered the dough with the beurrage.
For the Stuffing, I decided to use strips of roasted boneless mutton. The duxelle is a semi mashed dry Usal of Kale Vatane and Kelphool (Banana Blossom) with freshly scraped coconut for a hint of sweetness and of course, texture. I assembled the 'En Croute' and baked it till it was golden and flaky and served it with the sublime and heady Tambda Rassa on the side. Assembling this dish and then seeing it turn out the way I had envisioned was so reassuring and a testimony to the sheer range of the repertoire in a Maharashtrian kitchen.
Course 8: Halad-Miri Kharvas and Kunda Crisps (Turmeric and Pepper Panna Cotta with Milk Fudge Crisps)
The last course of a meal often proves to be the most challenging and it was no different for me. I was spoilt for choice with the vast array of Maharashtrian sweets and desserts available. I wanted the degustation experience to culminate on a high. The last course has to leave a lasting impression.
I decide to make a Kharvas and after running from pillar to post also managed to source some colostrum. I decide to make the Saraswat version. Long before turmeric latte was dubbed as an elixir, the sub cuisine added it to Kharvas. It's a brilliant trick to mask the peculiar smell Cheek/Colostrum can have, it also serves as a natural food colour, imparting that gorgeous sunset hue. Black pepper aids in digestion and is such a surprise to find this spice in desserts. Regular milk is replaced with coconut milk and jaggery is used in place of sugar. This gives a deeper, earthy sweetness as opposed to the bright but sometimes superficial sweetness of refined sugar. The result is a sublime dessert that dreams are made of. The jiggle of a well-made Kharvas can give a run to the wobble of the Pannacottas of the world.
To break the textural monotony, I made some Kunda and turned it into crisps dotted with Charoli; the quintessential Maharashtrian dessert nut. The Kunda also added a chewy texture and a deep caramelly aftertaste, making it a balanced and indulgent course to end the degustation with.


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Chen's announcement came amid speculation that DPP Secretary General Chang Chun-hsiung (
Addressing the party meeting in Taipei, Chen said "the Control Yuan is an important mirror and the a needed `antiseptic' for the government."
"In order to provide the Control Yuan with the ability to provide impartial and effective monitoring for the government, I declare that I'll nominate a non-DPP candidate for the next Control Yuan president," he said.
High-ranking party sources said yesterday that Chen wants Chang seek the job as Legislative Yuan speaker if the pan-green camp achieves a legislative majority after the year-end elections.
One of Chen's aides, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the president wants Chang to continue leading the DPP in the campaign for the December polls and assist him in implementing reforms for the legislature, in cross-strait relations and in taxation policies.
"President Chen is actually trying to give Chang a far more important task -- to head the legislature. Chang will be nominated as a legislator-at-large would then rejoin the legislature to help Chen push through major constitutional reform policies," the source said.
Chang served six terms as a legislator.
He said yesterday that he would respect Chen's decision to list him at the top of the party's legislator-at-large list and ask him to to vie for the speaker position.
In other developments at the congress meeting yesterday was the election of 30 members to the party's highest administrative body -- the Central Executive Committee (CEC) -- whose members then chose from among themselves the 10 members of the Central Standing Committee.
The two committees work together to implement decisions of the National Congress.
The was fierce competition among factions for committee posts. The three most popular figures -- all seen as possible successors to Chen -- Premier Yu Shyi-kun, Secretary General to the Presidential Office Su Tseng-chang (
Although Yu has been designated by President Chen as a CSC member, he assigned Vice Premier Yeh Chu-lan (
Su also did participate in the CSC election in order to meet Chen's request that government officials be neutral to party affairs. Su, however, appointed former director of DPP's Taipei County chapter Tsai Hsien-hao (
Both Yeh and Tsai were elected.
Factional representation in the CSC remained firm. Hsieh, head of Welfare State Alliance, received the highest votes to become the No. 1 member on the committee. The Alliance also became the largest faction, taking four seats.
The New Tide Faction ended up with just two seats, while the Justice Alliance, of which Chen is the former leader, ended up with just one seat. The Green Friendship Alliance, comprised of those who were involved in the democratic Formosa Incident movement, took two seats.


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At Wind Chimes Boutique Hotel – Condado/San Juan At Wind Chimes Inn is a restored Colonial Spanish Villa a truly intimate Boutique Hotel just a short block from Ocean Park Beach the nicest beach San Juan. At Wind Chimes Inn features original art work and terracotta floors. Guests can have a cocktail or traditional Caribbean cuisine at the hotel's Tiki Boat Bar. The property also offers snacks like pizza. Tropical rooms, suites with 10′ Ceilings, Terracotta Floors & private baths. A/C, TV Tel. & FREE WiFi. Handicap rooms available for guests who prefer easy access. Family rooms available. Limited parking available at the hotel. Bus stop is just steps from the hotel. 787-727-4153 Toll free reservations: 800-946-3244 Website | Email | Reviews | Reservations
Blue Horizon Boutique Resort – Vieques IslandPhone: 787-741-3318
Blue Horizon Boutique Hotel – Vieques This adult-only resort is located on the island of Vieques, just off the coast of Puerto Rico. The historic building features an on-site bar and restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. Blue Horizon Boutique Resort is situated on top of a hill which gives incredible views of the Caribbean Sea. Guests can play on one of the 2 tennis courts or go to the beach for a swim. A large, furnished patio is also featured. Each room at this complex is decorated with antiques and original art. A coffee maker and ironing facilities are available and also a private balcony. Guests at Blue Horizon Boutique Resort can go snorkelling or scuba diving. Faro Punta Mula, a Spanish-built lighthouse, and Casa Vieja Gallery, an art gallery, are within driving distance of the hotel. Toll free number for reservations: 877-741-BLUE (2583)
Club Seabourne – Culebra IslandPhone: 787-742-3169
Club Seabourne – Culebra Island The place is Club Seabourne, where the Caribbean comes to a complete halt, allowing you to appreciate and absorb all its treasures. Stroll along pristine white sandy beaches, wrap yourself in cool Caribbean breezes, and sleep to the tunes of the warm tropical nights… these are but a few of the elements that will help you disconnect from the rest of the world. Paradise indeed. Nestled in the hillsides of Culebra Island lies Club Seabourne. An intimate Mini-Resort reflecting all things Caribbean. Simple. Unspoiled. Romantic. Eternal. A place specially designed for those looking to pull the plug from the ordinary & hit the "restart" key of their soul.
Hacienda Tamarindo – Vieques IslandPhone: 787-741-8525
Hacienda Tamarindo – Vieques Island Hospitality… It's our Nature. Vieques' Hacienda Tamarindo offers 17 very special rooms, each lovingly and creatively designed and decorated by owner, Linda Vail – her swan song after 20 years as a commercial interior designer. Each guest room and public space is unique; imaginatively spiced with a lifetime's accumulation of art, antiques, and collectibles. An ancient tamarind tree in the lobby atrium majestically rises three stories through the center of the building. Terraces, courtyards, and parlors offer ample space for relaxation and conversation. As our guest we want you to be comfortable and enjoy every aspect of our island hospitality.
Parador Combate Beach Resort – Cabo RojoPhone: 787-254-2358
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Marinas, docks, and boatyards have always fascinated me. They are the start
and hopefully end of all sea voyage. All sizes, shapes, and materials are used to make floating devices, more or less seaworthy, but with the same hope to travel the seas.
By meeting people in different marinas in different corners of the world, I come to realize there are several types of so-called sailors. Some people enjoy working on boats while others prefer sailing boats. There is nothing wrong with neither of those choices as long as you don't expect the first one to leave the dock and the other to perform extensive maintenance.
Wherever it is, docks and boatyards are filled with mostly men of all ages, from the extravert dreamer, seasoned sailors, young family on a sabbatical, the project slave who's always getting his boat ready or the fearless and oblivious newbie who knows it all, for sure an interesting microcosm often bathing in alcohol as the sun goes down.
In the middle of it all, I am too, part of that world. In the past 20 years, I certainly spent some time in those places and, I sometimes wonder: "if only those hulls could talk… what stories would they share?" Hulls on the hard waiting for next sailing season or to be sold and start a new journey. Barely floating green hulls left to the elements or to sink if the bilge pump ever fails or a hurricane comes by. Floating apartment for elderly (penniless) war vets, occasional divorcee left with his fiberglass mistress. Shiny ones who never leave the harbor but are vigorously scrubbed every weekend.
As the tides swing in and out, boats come and go in a ballet of farewell and welcome. New faces arriving that might turn into friends before they leave unless I go first. Goodbyes are never easy so you convince yourself you'll see each other again somewhere.
So, how do you know you are ready to go…?
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Blogging Goals for Year 3
I don't think I've necessarily been unhappy with my blogging setup, but I'm just not content with how things have felt lately. I can see it in the feed of my Blovlovin' as well. There's less engagement, less likes, less comments these days and I don't know if blogging is going through a shift or what, but I'm definitely think a personal blogging change is in order. What exactly, I'm still trying to figure out.
It still blows my mind that I've been blogging for two years now, but I want year three to be completely different. I feel myself starting to go through changes in how I view my content, myself, and how I want to approach those things from this point on. Life is also going to get shaken up over the next few years and it just seems fitting that my content shift right along with it.
I know this all is vague, but that's how it feels in my head at the moment. I feel like I'm on the brink of some big content discovery and I'm moments away from figuring out exactly what I want to do for year three. Maybe it's more planning/organization things. Maybe it's just to document my quest for self-actualization and peace in various aspects of my life. Maybe it's less makeup. Maybe it's more makeup. Maybe it's more personal posts as I know I can be quite private on what exactly I'm thinking and going through. I just don't know what's going to become of this space.
And that notion is just as exciting as it is terrifying. I wish I just knew what it was that this space and my YouTube content were going to become, but it's oddly thrilling that I don't. There are no set job responsibilities, protocols, or rules when it comes to the content I create outside of my 8-5 job and that's fantastically horrifying.
I don't really think I have goals for year three. Lately I haven't been that big of a fan of goals, or at least what I used to think goals were. I'm such a structured, organized person by nature that maybe when it comes to goals, I fly by the seat of my pants a bit more. I don't want a checklist of things I need to accomplish to feel good about this space or what I've created. I want to achieve a feeling I know is just around the corner, but I'm still a few awkward leaps and bounds away from. I want to feel content peace, rather than have a perfect editorial calendar filled with adequate content.
I'm all over the place with this post, but here's hoping that from this something great blooms. Whatever that is.
Thanks for sticking with me lovely people.
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ITB Clean & Paint
My ITBs were pretty dirty so I had them sent out to Chilton Engineering for some sand-blasting, got it all back today and they came out great! It was also recommended that I give the ITBs a coat of paint to keep them clean.
I picked up some VHT Primer Coat and Quick Coat in the aluminium finish, was considering painting them black but decided against it. Some clean silver aluminium will look spiffy in between the black adapter and velocity stacks.
Follow on after the break for my write-up and photos.
Fresh from the sand blaster, so clean. Had to mask the ITBs again to get it ready for paint. VHT Primer Coat and Quick Coat in aluminium finish.
Murdered Out
Decided I'm going to save up and get my head ported/machined as well as throwing in some billet cam shafts. So ITBs will be gathering more dust while I save up for the head work...
Most of the ITB bits... all billet aluminium and murdered out 😀
ITB Strip & Clean
So my AE101 Toyota ITBs are filthy, full of grime and covered in weird corrosion stuff. I can't mentally install them without giving them a "refresh". I initially attempted to clean them by hand but to no avail, so I decided to get them professionally sand blasted.
The dirty yuk throttle bodies.
The screws holding the butterfly in are secured from factory by "mushrooming" the ends of the thread, this effectively prevents the screwd from backing out and getting into your engine. So I've had to drill out the screws to disassemble.
I then cleaned the butterflies as well as the insides of the throttle bodies, easily enough with some elbow grease a scotch-brite pad.
Because the throttle bodies use ball-bearings and seals for the main shaft, I had to tape off all openings before I take them to the sand blaster.
All the parts prepped and sorted out so I don't misplace anything, hopefully get a chance to drop it off to the sand blaster next week.
GarageStar x T3 ITB Adapters
I've been a slacker... I've had my ITB parts for months now and yet to install them. Well today I've started pulling the AE101 ITBs apart to clean and possibly paint. I also took the adapter plate to Chilton Engineering, can never recommend them enough, and had them check it over to make sure everything was flat. Unfortunately, the side that bolts to the head wasn't very flat at all. This was concerning because there are water outlet/inlets on that side of the head and I didn't want to risk water leaking into the intake.
Photos below of the amazing looking adapter and the re-surface that Chilton did for me.
ITB Build
So over the holidays I put some money down on a few parts for the car, will make for some great New Years Resolutions =)
Found a brand new ITB kit "second hand" off a forum, was able to get it at a very good price so I'm going to try do a budget build. Kit came with the Garage Star/Techno Toy Tuning (T3) adapter plate (black), Toyota AE101 throttle bodies, fuel rail mount, velocity stacks (black), air filters, vacuum block, Toyota TPS and various gaskets.
I've also got myself a Megasquirt DIYPNP ECU for tuning purposes, will assemble this ASAP and get running with the car as is. Will need other parts too like a new fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator, wideband O2 sensor and synchrometer to sync the throttle bodies.
ITBs will improve engine response, emit evil noises from the engine bay as well as a small jump in power. My initial goal is to have fun building/tuning the engine, but long term is to gain more power with cams, head port/polish (and maybe other expensive stuff!).
Some good info here:
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Did the Obama administration let Wall Street businesses get away with fraud? Was your property put into a shell trust? Shell Property Fraud "FRAUD VITIATES EVERYTHING" (FVE) is the legal principle that, once it has been shown shown that one party has lied or committed a deliberate misrepresentation, their whole case is thereby compromised and no longer defensible in a court of law. JPMorgan moved to forgive the mortgages of tens of thousands of homeowners; the feds, in turn, credited these canceled loans against the penalties due under the 2012 and 2013 settlements. But here's the rub: In many instances, JPMorgan was forgiving loans onRead More →


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DTH platform Reliance Big TV (RBTV), (recently acquired by Pantel Technologies), has issued a notice to Tata Sky, demanding ₹ 79.75 Crores.
The demand is for facilitating customer migration & taking possession of RBTV STBs. It has also claimed that Tata Sky had agreed to pay a certain sum for boot up channel to inform the subscribers about the migration.
"Reliance Big TV has issued a notice to Tata Sky for breach of agreed commercial understanding for migration of customers and for illegally hoarding STBs while acquiring subscribers. The total notice value ₹ 79.75 crore," a source close to the development has told the press.
RBTV says TataSky had agreed to pay ₹ 150 per subscriber and ₹ 3000 per STB for an estimated 2.5 lakh RBTV subscribers. The deal included a message on boot up, telling RBTV subscribers to migrate to Tata Sky.
Tata Sky MD and CEO Harit Nagpal said he is not aware of any notice from RBTV & that there was no understanding between the two companies.
"We were talking but nothing happened. Every operator put up ads including Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and Videocon d2h. I am not aware of any legal notice issued by them," Nagpal said.
When RBTV announced closure of its operation on 18 November 2017, (before Pantel bought it), Tata Sky apparently had agreed to provide free DTH connection to RBTV customers & carry forward any RBTV account balance of existing subscribers to their new Tata Sky accounts. This was declared to the public on the RBTV website, "We have tied-up with Tata Sky to get you a new connection absolutely free. Your Reliance Digital TV account balance will be added to your new Tata Sky account."
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Good morning! I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day. Today's Sketches in Thyme Project Life card sketch was a fun one to work on! Here's my take on the Project Life card sketch...
I love the colors! I've been really enjoying matching up the pink and that aqua color together lately. I did some faux stitching around it and then embellished it with enamal dots, some Thickers and misc. bits of embellies I had around.
Next step is to add that Project Life card on my traditional 12x12 layout. For this layout I used a sketch I found on ScrapSquads Facebook page.
I love how it all turned out!
It really was a fun layout to work on.The colors just pop and are so fun a "snowy" layout. :) That sketch was a great way for me to use up some of my scraps too.
Make sure to swing by Sketches in Thyme PL to check out the challenge and other DT's take on the sketch! Good luck and have fun! :) Remember the challenge only goes until February 29th!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a scrappy day! :)
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on the bench, serving as a judge in a court of law; presiding
(of a player) not participating in play, either for part or all of a game
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the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like
fittings, apparatus, or necessary accessories for something
equipment for streets and other public areas, as lighting standards, signs, benches, or litter bins
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In a recent article we wrote about tips for safe drone use with the idea of making readers aware just how much responsibility they should shoulder when it comes to flying drones. Through the simple application of the laws of probability, now that the number of drones flying in the US must be comfortably in excess of 2 million, at a very conservative estimate of 1% crashing, that's 20,000 drones already out of action. Clearly this will be a growing number which has already got some savvy lawyers thinking looks like they are already in business.
From the other images included in this article, it is obvious that drones can inflict a considerable amount of injury, and it is interesting to see the number of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) with unshielded rotors. To us it seems that in the wrong hands, a drone is about as dangerous as a bunch of ninja throwing stars, and it only seems logical that the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) have now made it a legal requirement that from the 21st December, all drones and drone flyers have to be registered.
However, with the increasing number of accidents, and injuries caused by drones, it was interesting to see that drone pilots are not (yet) required to be insured. In a country where claims for compensation have become part of the culture, this surely is going to be a feeding ground for personal injury lawyers. However, when an accident occurs near someone, will they be able to sue for trauma? What about scaring a dog that runs into traffic and causes an accident? The list has the potential to be endless.
When it comes to reducing the number of drone accidents, surely it is logical to realise that, just like driving a car, learning to fly a drone doesn't happen in ten seconds. So as you wouldn't learn to drive a car in a confined space, why try and learn to fly a drone in a walled-in yard or one surrounded by trees? In theory, after the initial outlay, drone flying is supposed to be a really economical hobby, but it isn't going to be if you fly your $1,000 drone into a brick wall five minutes after you have taken it out of the box, is it? What about you start with a micro-drone, one that costs less than $100, and learn the basics the same way you'd learn on your old family car. After all, nobody learns to drive in a brand-new Ferrari!"
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It List: Tuesday 2/27/07
Sarah Ruth/Hammell on Trial (Dan's Silver Leaf): Sarah Ruth is an extremely talented singer from Denton who has collaborated with everyone from The Night Game Cult to rock scholar Paul Slavens. Her adventurous approach and vocal acrobatics never get in the way of the mourningly beautiful quality of her singing. Hammell on Trial is fairly heavy-handed punk inluenced protest folk.
Grizzly Bear/The Papercuts/Peter And The Wolf (Club Dada): Highly anticipated Dallas debut for Grizzly Bear, a group that actually made me somewhat more interested in their music as an unexpected byproduct of conducting their interview. I'm interested to see if they incorporate some of their electronic elements live or just go for it, stripped down and raw. The Papercuts play slow sad pop music that's saturated with dramatic organs and the hushed slur of narcoleptic vocals. Peter and the Wolf's tortured genius act can be a bit much but luckily it tends to be overshadowed by his capable backing musicians.


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Bajrangi Bhaijaan has become an immense commercial hit this year. Even though the film's success is related to the actor Salman Khan and child actor Harshali Malhotra(Munni); it has many other attractions. The mesmerizing locations in the movie are definitely behind the success of the movie.
Watching the film, one might wonder whether they are shot in a foreign country. Actually, the whole shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijaan has happened in India. Even Pakistan depicted in the film is shot in India itself.
If you are curious to know about these wonderful landscapes shown in the movie, take a look at these slides!
Nizamuddin Dargah
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi is a mausoleum of the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. In Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Shahida(Harshali Malhotra) with her mother comes to visit this Dargah in India. The first level of the film's shooting happened in Delhi.
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Samjhauta Express
Samjhauta Express(friendship express) is a bi-weekly train between Delhi and Lahore in Pakistan. Munni and her mother in the film travel in this train from Pakistan.
Photo Courtesy: Najanaja
Attari-Wagah Border
Attari in Amritsar is just 3km away from India-Pakistan border at Wagah. It is the last railway station connecting Delhi to Lahore. Munni( Harshali Malhotra) in Bajrangi Bhaijaan gets off the train in Attari to play with a lamb.
Photo Courtesy: Ekabhishek
Mandawa, Shekawati region( Rajasthan)
Most of Bajrangi Bhaijaan's shooting happened in this beautiful town. Known for its old havelis and forts, it is a favourite shooting spot. The open fields and sand dunes featured in the movie as a part of Pakistan, is Mandawa in Rajasthan.
Photo Courtesy: Deep750
Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg ( Kashmir Valley)
The climax scene of Bajrangi Bhaijaan is shot in Thajiwas Glacier which is 10,000 ft above the sea level. The director Kabir Khan wanted the climax to be shot in an unexplored location. The chasing sequence and action sequence in the movie are shot in Thajiwas Glacier.
Photo Courtesy: Hidden macy
Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir
Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) is a hill station. The snow showered mountains in Bajarangi Bhaijaan belong to this place. It is a popular tourist destination which has a backdrop of Himalayan mountains.
Photo Courtesy: Mehrajmir13
Zojila pass, Sonamarg
Zojila pass situated between Srinagar and Leh is a high mountain pass in India. The movie has also been shot at some places of Zojila pass.
Photo Courtesy: Gktambe
ND Studios, Karjat
Big ND Studios at Karjat, Maharashtra is a famous 'Film and TV shooting' studio. The famous film Jodha Akbar's sets were built here and the popular reality show Big Boss house is also located here. Some of the sequences of Bajrangi Bhaijaan has been shot in this studio.
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