This organization shall be called "The Board of Trustees of the Floyd Memorial Library". It is authorized by the provisions of the Constitution of the Greenport Library Association.
The Board of Trustees shall be composed of seven members, selected by the members of the Library Association at regularly, scheduled, annual public meetings of the Association. Four of the Trustees must reside in the Greenport school district, three in the Oysterponds school district.
Each Trustee shall be elected for a term of five years; but no Trustee shall be elected for consecutive terms, either full or partial, which total more than 14 years. A Trustee who has served more than 14 years consecutively shall not be eligible to serve a further term until at least one year has elapsed from the end of the last term which he or she has served.
If a Trustee has vacated her or his office, the Board of Trustees shall appoint a replacement to serve the balance of the unexpired term, subject to confirmation by the members of the Library Association at their next annual public meeting.
The Board of Trustees shall promulgate policy with respect to the Library's employees and operations. It shall be responsible for the financial affairs of the Library, including the preparation of an annual budget and monitoring the flow of income and expenditures. It shall oversee the Library's operations and plan for the Library's future.
The Trustees shall annually elect from among themselves a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, at the first meeting Each year on the first meeting before the annual public meeting of the Floyd Memorial Library Association, the President shall appoint a committee of three trustees to meet among themselves and nominate candidates for these offices.
At the first meeting of the Board following the Association's annual meeting this nominating committee shall present its slate of candidates to the Board and, after any additional nominations have been made by any of the members of the Board, the officers shall be elected by secret ballot. The votes of a simple majority of members present shall suffice to elect any officer.
The officers of the Board of Trustees shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board and shall be subject to its rules and direction. They shall have the usual powers and duties of such officers, and any other powers and duties with which they may be specifically charged by the Board.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees. She or he may authorize calls for special meetings, appoint all committees, execute all documents authorized by the Board, serve as an ex-officio voting member of all committees, and, in general, perform all of the duties which are conventionally associated with his or her office.
The Vice-President shall assume the duties and functions of the President in the event of absence or incapacity of the President, or in the event of a vacancy in that office.
The Secretary shall keep a true and accurate record of all of the meetings of the Board of Trustees, shall issue notices of all regular and special meetings, and perform such other duties as are generally associated with his or her office. In the absence or incapacity of the Secretary, his or her duties shall be performed by such other member or members of the Board of Trustees as the Board may designate.
The Treasurer shall be the disbursing officer of the Board of Trustees, paying expenses which have been approved by the Board, and performing those duties which are normally recognized as devolving upon her or his office. In the absence or incapacity of the Treasurer, his or her duties shall be performed by such other member or members of the Board of Trustees as the Board may designate. Bonding of the Treasurer, or of any substitute or substitutes, shall be at the discretion of the Board.
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held monthly at the Library. They shall be open to the public except when consideration of labor contracts, personnel actions, or other matters of sensitivity as defined in public Officers Law of New York State, Article 7, Section 100, et al shall require executive session.
Sect. B. Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the President at his or her discretion, or shall be called upon written request of three Trustees.
Sect. C. Notice of the time and place of every regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be 1) provided by the Secretary to the usual address of each member of the Board at least 5 days, and not more than 10 days, before the meeting; 2) posted by the Secretary in the lobby of the Library in a format of at least 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and for at least one week before the meeting.
Sect. D. Each member of the Board of Trustees shall receive through normal Library channels of distribution, and in a timely manner, all available information pertinent to the next meeting of the Board.
Sect. E. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board shall consist of 4 members of the Board.
Sect. G. No action may be taken by the Board while it is in executive session.
Sect. H. The affirmative vote of a simple majority of the members of the Board present shall suffice to approve any action before the Board.
Sect. I. proceedings of all meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of order unless the Rules conflict with provisions of these bylaws.
Sect. J. Public Expression Guidelines: The meeting of the Library Board is held in public. The Public Expression agenda item allows persons wishing to address the Library Board to make a statement. In the interest of time, statements should not exceed five minutes in length. Individuals should not expect to engage in discussion with the members of the Library Board. The Board President may or may not respond to statements made. Questions on items of policy and procedure should be submitted in writing and will be answered in writing.
Sect. B. The President may appoint ad hoc committees for specific purposes as the business of the Board of Trustees shall require. Each committee shall be considered to be discharged when it has completed the purpose for which it was appointed and after it has made its final report to the Board.
Sect. C. No committee shall have other than advisory powers unless it is granted specific power by the Board of Trustees.
Sect. A. The Board shall employ a qualified library director who shall be the executive and administrative officer of the library on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and he or she shall work under the direction and review of the Board.
Sect. B. The Director shall perform the duties customarily associated with his or her position. In particular, she or he shall recommend to the Board the employment of other employees and specify their duties. He or she shall also be held responsible for the proper direction and supervision of the staff; for the care and maintenance of Library property; for an adequate and proper selection of books and other media; for the efficiency of the Library's service to the public; and for the Library's financial operation within the limitations of the budget.
Sect. C. Personnel policies and patron circulation policies shall, by reference, be incorporated as a part of these Bylaws and may be changed only by action of the Board of Trustees.
Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed at any regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, but shall become effective only after a favorable vote at a subsequent regular meeting of the Board.


The Nelsonville City Council announces that there will be a Parks and Recreation meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:30 pm in council chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Nelsonville Planning Commission and the Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a joint meeting in council chambers on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to review Nelsonville City Code 9.10.13, discharging firearms, crossbows, bows and sling shots. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that there will be a Utility Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm in council chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2016 Capital expences involving water and sewer. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.


Merry Meet my friends! In the midst of baking and celebrating, I thought I'd do a quick post. I have a simmering potpourri on the stove imparting amazing scent throughout my home. I have bacon appetizers just out of the oven (also adding amazing scent!), no bake cookies are done and I'm about to make my Scottish Shortbread cookies as well. We have had neighbors stopping by with small gifts for us and we gave them their gifts from us and visited a bit. My mom sent over her famous cranberry meatballs for us and my brother to enjoy for dinner tomorrow night. There have been phone calls and texts to dear friends this morning and it's been a wonderful day so far.
As I wrote the other day, our Eve and day of Christmas are actually quite quiet and relaxed. Our extended family won't gather until Saturday, and my other daughter and her family will be here on Sunday for our day of feasting, visiting and gift exchanging. I am rather enjoying the leisure of this couple of days. After the baking is done, we'll be reading, watching movies, and relaxing tonight. My brother will be here tomorrow and overnight, and there will be more of the same then. It's quite lovely! Add a fire (despite the warmth outside) and lit candles and soft music and it's a perfect Winter evening.
For those of you who celebrate Christmas..whether it be a secular, family, Santa day, or you celebrate the birth of Jesus, or you celebrate the Solstice or something else….I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday, Blessed Yule, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and all the other ways you can celebrate this Yuletide Season. Remember, we are one human race, no matter our differences, with much more in common than not! As Tiny Tim says "Gods Bless us every one"! And in the case of my Pagan/Witch friends..Goddess Bless you all!
And don't forget…it's a rare Full Christmas Moon! Be sure to take in Her energy! I'm happy I'll be able to see Her!
Merry Yule/Winter Solstice 2015 and Recipes!…….
Where I'm sitting right now!
Merry Meet my friends…I'm sitting by the fire on this the longest night of the year, in my pj's with a glass of mulled wine at hand. My daughter and I are watching "A Christmas Story" and I suddenly remembered that I hadn't written my post yet for Yule! I'm so sorry, but better late than never 🙂 I really did want to share some recipes with you that will come in handy the next 10 days or so.
It's pouring rain, gloomy and windy here and we are on another week of unseasonable temperatures! Record highs in the mid 60's are expected! I so wish it was snow and not rain! I ran my last couple of errands to do today and I have about 10 packages to wrap and I'm officially all ready for the holidays….. except for a trip to the grocery early tomorrow morning. I'm hoping I can avoid some of the crowds doing that. I'm looking forward to a more quiet Christmas as my family gatherings will be over the weekend rather than the eve or the day of. So reading and relaxing is high on my agenda lol. And yes, those who know me, know that I do gather with my family for Christmas. It's not a religious holiday for me at all, but it is for many of my family members that I love, so I celebrate with them, but in my own way. As a family time together, celebrating with gifts and food and love and joy!
Tonight, I will do some altar work, use my hearth fire to burn that which I wish for, and those things I wish to let go, and I will make time to honor my favored Goddess Hekate. Tomorrow morning, I'll be up early, toasting the rising of the Sun (whether I can actually see him/her or not) and make my offerings to Mother Earth. The day will be spent partially with family, and then quiet and introspective tomorrow evening. The fire is burning merrily. The house is smudged and candles are lit. I have bayberry, frankincense, pine, orange, clove and cinnamon scents going with the help of incense, candles and a simmering potpourri. Our feast, which we'll have tomorrow night, will just be soup, salad and bread. Simple and good.
Foods for Yule are traditionally: Nuts, apples, caraway cakes soaked with cider, pears, ginger tea, roasted turkey, fruitcake, cookies, eggnog, mulled wine, and pork dishes. But there are other foods as well associated with the season such as gingerbread, ham, cranberries, pomegranates, mince pies, and frankly, whatever else your family tradition is! What are your foods that your family just MUST have on the table for your Yule/Christmas/New Year's feast? Well, I'll share a couple of recipes here with you that my family loves, as I have in past postings. I see through my blog stats that MANY of you are checking out all my previous posts for Yule/Solstice and I so appreciate that. Thank you! Hope you like these too!
Toast walnut pieces your favorite way. Pour onto a plate to cool and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is smooth.
Add the greens, pears, pomegranate seeds and walnuts to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates, garnish with the cheese and serve immediately. Serves 4.
*even if you hate fruitcake..try these!
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough.
Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer (not a boil..it will boil the alcohol right out of it!) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with your desired garnishes.
Yum! Sounds warm and cozy doesn't it?!
I hope you give these a try over the holidays. Don't forget, you can do a search in the box over there ——> under Yule or Winter Solstice to find more from previous years.
Remember that tonight and tomorrow night if you wish, is all about the longest night of the year and knowing that the Sun returns and the days will lengthen once again. Think about what our ancestors were thinking on this night. They were hoping they had enough food put away for the long, hard Winter. Winter was hard, no doubt! Isolation, hard work, chopping wood for warmth, and making sure that their livestock survived the long, cold, dark season..along with themselves, had to be a scary time for them. We are so blessed these days. But for tonight, perhaps pretend what it was like to be them. Light a fire and keep it stoked. Light candles all over the house. Turn off the tv, get off the electronics (which I will do as soon as I'm done with this writing 🙂 and perhaps just sit quietly and think, ponder, remember, cherish or make new memories. What do you wish for yourself and your loved ones in the coming months? What do you need to let go of to be happy and content in your life. Are there relationships to repair or depart from? Is there a project you want to take on over the Winter? Do you have a huge stack of books you've been dying to read? (I do! ) Well, now you will have the time…most likely.
Blessed Yule/Winter Solstice my dear friends. May Winter be kind to you, may Goddess bless you with all the good things in Life, and I thank you so much for your friendship and interest in reading my little blog and letting me know you enjoy it. I so much appreciate it!
I share this poem most every Solstice time because I love it so much. This year is no different! Enjoy!
The Wheel Turns to Yule 2014………..
We begin in the heart of the darkness. Winter is full upon the Earth; snow veils the landscape, thin trees are brittle with ice, and stars shatter the black mirror of the sky.
The air is cold, metallic, sharp to breathe; scarves of woodsmoke drift in the sky over rooftops outlined with twinkling lights, and porch lamps gleam from early in the afternoon until long into the night.
Merry Meet my friends! I have been so busy (as I know all of you have been too) that I haven't had the time or the energy (maybe more the energy lol) to write in my blog. Yule is the day after tomorrow!! I'm ready though. How about you? This year my immediate family…hubby, daughters, son-in-law and grandkids are gathering on Yule Sunday for brunch and our opening of gifts. About 5 years ago we decided to meet as a family on a day other than Christmas Day. This year we opted for Yule as the date. Christmas is then spent with more extended family…grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc. Other than a few packages yet to wrap and some baking to do tomorrow, I'm ready. How are you doing with your preparations? Do you have a feast planned? Family coming over? A more private, solitary day? Whatever way you celebrate it, I hope that you've taken time in the all the busyness to BREATHE!
The Solstice for me…and many Pagans and Witches…is more about a time of quiet contemplation. Though the Solstice is the first day of Winter, the longest night of the year, it's also the start of the nights shortening and the days lengthening. Though we have a lot of Winter left, we know that the Wheel turns, the Sun will return and strengthen, and Mother Earth will green and awaken again soon. But in the meantime, the dark time of the year is such a great time for nesting. To me, nesting is relaxing more, reading more, taking on projects around the house, perhaps writing, painting, working on your book of shadows, crafts, learning something new, and of course hanging by a fire and again….relaxing more. I just seem to have more time (well after the New Year especially) to work on myself a bit too. To look within, to be silent, to meditate better. Feeling like I've accomplished something over the Winter is always a good thing for me.
My altar is done…I kept it really simple this year and I think quite elegant. I'll add more greens tomorrow and of course wine and cakes. After all my family goes home on Sunday, that evening I'll have time to spend at my altar. I'll be expressing my gratitude for the past year, throwing out what no longer serves or makes me happy, adjusting in my mind attitudes, angers, hurts, and putting out to the Universe (and myself) what I'd like to have happen in my life in the coming New Year. Now as a Witch, I did some of this at Samhain, the Witches' New Year. But the New Year calendar- wise…well, it doesn't hurt to reinforce it. Sometimes I take time to re-dedicate myself to my Path as well. It's a quiet, solitary ritual that I enjoy very much. Especially in the middle of all the hoopla, chaos, drama, fatigue, over-eating, over-drinking, busyness that is the holidays!!!
On Yule night…light lots of candles and bring in the greens! Sweep out the old, usher in the new, spend quiet time, contemplate, read, relax….and know that you'll have time to do this more over the next few months. Maybe a good snow will come and force you to stay in and that's even better! In a few days, if you celebrate it, Christmas will be here and gone as well…then the New Year. Then Winter will be here in all it's cold, stark beauty, and you can take a deep breath and say…..AAAAHHHHH!!! I know for many, seasonal depression can set in. Try to find something that interests you, makes you happy. Be alone when you need it and with friends and family when you need that. Be kind to yourself. Find the good things in your Life and hold on to them. Spring will come again..it always does.
Have a very Blessed Yule my friends. May the Mighty Ones bestow you with Peace, Love and Joy this Yuletide Season.


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High School Extra (Jan. 29): Dolan leads Williamsville South
By Staff|Published Sat, Jan 28, 2017 |Updated Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Williamsville South's boys basketball team sent a message to all of its potential postseason opponents on Saturday: Don't overlook us.
The Billies traveled to Rochester to take on University Prep, and they returned with a 70-64 win over the fifth-ranked team among Class AA schools in New York State.
The game was part of the RAP Showcase at Aquinas. The Billies had the lead for much of the first half, and were up by five at the break. But UPrep rallied in the third quarter, leaving it up for grabs in the final eight minutes.
Williamsville South responded. Greg Dolan scored 16 of his team's 29 points in the final quarter. He finished the game with 24 points, while Adam Braniecki had 15 points. Jeenathan Williams scored 26 points for UPrep.
O'Hara loses in NYC
Christ the King was too much for Cardinal O'Hara, taking a 63-38 girls basketball win in New York City. The two schools are both highly ranked in New York State. The Hawks will try to rebound on Sunday against Mary Louis.
Lake Shore improved to 12-1 with a 72-54 girls basketball nonleague win over Hamburg. Tashawni Cornfield had 19 points, eight rebounds and five steals to lead the third-ranked Eagles, while Raeann White added 15 points.
OP, EA swim to wins
Orchard Park was the Class AA team winner and East Aurora took the Class A title in the ECIC boys swimming championships at Sweet Home.
Alec Hoch of the Quakers was named Most Valuable Player of the large school event. He won the 50-yard and 100-yard Free. Michael Maurer of Hamburg took the 200 IM and 100 Back, while Luke Kennedy of Hamburg took the 100 Breast by more than four seconds. Alex Headley of Lake Shore was the MVP in Class A. He won the 50 Free and the 100 Breast. Ezra Webster of East Aurora took the 100 and 200 Free.
Skirmish probe set
Monsignor Martin High School Athletic Association interim Executive Director Pete Schneider said Saturday that the Catholic league is investigating the situation that developed at St. Francis following Friday night's boys basketball game between the Red Raiders and Bishop Timon-St. Jude. Police and coaches defused a minor situation in which St. Francis fans and Timon players gathered after the game.
According to David Universal of the New York State Sportswriters Association, a St. Francis fan appeared to taunt Timon players as they were leaving the court. No punches were thrown, Universal said.
"We're collecting the information we need to make a decision," Schneider said.

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Ghee can make your Indian dishes sing.
If you learn how to make ghee (an Indian version of clarified butter), you can save a lot of money over buying it at the grocery store and still impress friends and family with your gourmet cooking skills.
Ghee is the Indian word for clarified butter, which is nearly pure butterfat. Commonly used as oil for frying, ghee has a toasted, nutty taste that will impart a rich flavor to any dish to which it is added. It is commonly used to make Indian dishes such as masalas, samosas and parathas. It is also used to give Indian sauces a thick, silky texture.
Since it is almost pure fat, ghee has a very high smoke point and can be cooked to high temperatures before it begins to burn. This is important if you use it to fry foods, as frying requires a higher temperature than standard cooking. Ghee was traditionally made from the milk of buffalo that roamed India and Pakistan; however, these days it is usually made from cow's milk.
While ghee is a saturated fat, some consider it a healthier fat source than refined vegetables oils since good ghee can yield little to no lactose (milk sugars). This means that people with a lactose intolerance may find clarified butter easier to digest than regular butter. As always, talk to your doctor before eating anything that you believe may affect you adversely.
It's relatively easy to clarify butter, and involves heating it until the milk solids separate from the butterfat. The milk solids are then poured off and the butterfat is reserved for all sorts of delicious culinary uses.
Over low heat, melt two cups of butter in a small saucepan.
Continue to simmer butter until it begins to separate.
Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes while the butter continues to separate.
Strain butter through cheesecloth and into a heatproof bowl, discarding the clear yellow liquid. What you have left is ghee, or clarified butter.
Ghee is must for any gourmet chicken.
Making ghee is easy, and so is using it. If you're interested in cooking Indian food with clarified butter, here is a simple, rich rice recipe to get you started. The aroma of this dish will make your house smell like a lovely spice shop.
In a heavy bottomed pan, melt ghee over a medium heat.
Add cinnamon stick pieces, bay leaves and cloves to ghee and fry for one minute.
Add onion and sauté for three minutes, or until they are translucent.
Add rice and fry for two minutes.
Add in salt and pepper, mixing well.
Pour in water - be careful-it will splatter! Bring to a boil and cover pot.
Cook on low until rice is done, about 15-20 minutes.
If you want to know more about how to make ghee and put it to good use, there many great Indian cooking resources on the Internet. Here are a few great links to check out.
Food writer and cookbook author Monica Bhide has developed many excellent Indian recipes, many of which are in her new book, Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen.
Simple Indian Food is a great source for authentic Indian recipes.
The Art of Cooking Indian Food is an excellent blog about Indian cooking.


What is happening with guns in the City of Brotherly Love? Philadelphia may be the City of Brotherly Love, but it's also the City of Mumia abu Jamal, hardly known for what Mayor Street calls "respect for authority." Yet he is considered a hero by many, and that makes me wonder under what standard police shooters are to be condemned.
I think the gun control mindset is inextricably related to the view that criminals should not be locked up.
And the view that locking them up makes no difference.
Do you think letting people out is making a difference?
I will be sending along a donation as soon as I find my damned checkbook.
Is Anyone Home in the Philadelphia Media?


According to the most authoritative agency Bloomberg, the head of LVMH Bernard Arnault has overtaken Warren Buffett in the ranking of the richest people and took the third place. Just as a reminder, LVMH is a luxury goods corporation.
Bernard Arnault has increased his fortune due to the securities growth of LVMH and Christian Dior. At the beginning of this year, it was $ 14.5 billion. Now this figure has reached $ 83.1 billion. Mr.Buffett's fortune is estimated at $ 83 billion. Over the year, it has decreased by $ 1 billion.
Jeff Bezos, the head of Amazon, is still the richest man on the planet. His fortune is equal to 140.1 billion dollars. Over this year, his wealth has increased by $ 15.2 billion. Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, owns 98.3 billion US dollars. In 2019, he has earned about $ 8 billion.
Following Mr. Buffett, the head of Inditex Amancio Ortega (67.9 billion USD) is on the 5th place in the ranking. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ($ 67.3 billion) is number 6 in the rating. Mr. Zuckerberg has earned $ 15.3 billion this year. This is the biggest increase among other participants in the rating.
According to the Bloomberg agency, Vladimir Potanin ($ 21 billion) is the richest Russian resident. He has taken the 35th place in the world list. Two other Russian billionaires are on the 43d and 44th places. These are Leonid Mikhelson ($ 20 billion) and Vladimir Lisin ($ 19.9 billion).
Previously, Forbes presented its version of the ranking of the richest people in the world. The first five in it looks like this: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Bernard Arnault and Carlos Slim.
According to Forbes, CEO of Novatek Leonid Michelson is the richest Russian billionaire ($ 24 billion). In the world ranking he occupies the 32d position.


When every I visited my grandmother (paternal) first thing she will ask me to eat the homemade snacks which were placed in huge containers on a snack table at her house and bajri vada was a regular item on that table. Enough snacks were made and put on the table to feed her 7 children, their spouses and their children in case the whole family walked in together any day.
I would fill my hands with the vadas and run to play. Then again she would call me give me her keys of her cub-board.
She had a white sturdy steel cub-board. The keys were give to me or any of her other grandkids to eat the dry fruits safely placed there. I still remember the smell of my grandmother's cupboard, it smelled of dry fruits with a back smell of cinnamon, clove and elachi.
If I refused to eat the dry fruits she would ask again, insist and not leave me till I eat a hand full of them.
I still remember other than the dry fruits she had some neatly folded white sarees of hers and some money placed inside her sarees. That was it, that was all the treasure my grand mother had. This woman who had millions in her family , her cub-board spoke about her simplicity. I hope I can learn few things from her and simplify my life too.
After ages finally I realised home made vada's, sev, puris and dry fruits were the best things I could eat for a fit body and glowing skin. All the pimple problems and the weight gain started when I stopped eating home cooked meals and got hooked on junk foods, colas and chocolates.
Now I am back to my roots and at 37 in a better shape and have better skin than I had during my teens.
I have 3-4 vadas as breakfast or as an evening snack. Bajri is great for winters, try them.
Take bajri atta in a mixing bowl.
To that add the wheat flour, green chilies, garlic, red chilies powder, turmeric powder, dhanna jeera powder, sugar and salt.
Mix all of this well, now add the sour curds and 2 tbsp of oil.
Now add water little by little and start kneading the dough. The dough should not be very soft. It should be slightly on the harder side.
Keep the dough aside for 30 mins.
Then make a small ball with some dough. Press it with the finger as making a tikki. Keep aside and do the same process for the rest of the dough.
Deep fry the flat round disks in medium hot oil.
Fry till golden brown and serve with tea.


Gig economy workers could see their employment status aligned with their tax status under wide-ranging potential legislation which aims to target 'one-sided flexibility' and end a string of challenges from individuals and trade unions.
Leaked plans revealed in The Guardian last week suggest the government plans to act on a number of the 53 recommendations made by the July 2017 Taylor Review into modern working practices.
In April, the government unveiled a detailed series of actions to protect workers' rights but experts at the time said it was a 'missed opportunity' for wider reform.
Under the latest proposals, new legislation could potentially clarify what determines self-employed status by aligning tax and employment law, ensuring gig economy workers receive better worker protection.
Ian Brinkley, acting chief economist at the CIPD, said the leaked plans struck a "fairly reasonable balance" with the measures being relatively straightforward for employers to implement and gig economy workers benefiting from "modest improvements" in conditions.
The government has been under growing pressure to bring outdated employment status law into line with modern working practices, particularly as growing numbers of tribunals are finding workers are wrongly defined as self-employed and are entitled to workers' rights.
Workers would also be granted the right to request temporary or fixed-hour contracts after 12 months of employment under the proposals, while specific terms of employment such as notice periods and cancelled shifts will be looked at to address what the Taylor Review previously described as 'one-sided flexibility'.
There could also be a crackdown on employers paying agency workers less than full-time staff for performing the same role, a legal loophole known as Swedish derogation.
Under the Agency Worker Regulations 2010, agency workers employed for 12 weeks or more are entitled to the same pay and benefits as permanent staff. But Swedish derogation – so-called because it was added to the legislation at the request of Swedish lawmakers – allows for exceptions whereby temps can be employed by the agency directly rather than the client company. Critics have argued the loophole allows companies to create a two-tier workforce, though supporters of the rule say it is vital to create flexible workforces, for example among seasonal workers.
Paul Kelly, partner and head of employment at Blacks Solicitors, welcomed the proposals, which attempt to update UK law to face the 'unique challenges' of the gig economy. But he warned a one- size-fits-all approach to employment status would be difficult to implement in practice.
The leaked proposals follow a protest march of gig economy workers and those in low-paid, 'precarious' work at the end of October, which marked the beginning of Uber's hearing at the Court of Appeal. The hearing is the firm's latest attempt to overturn a 2016 Employment Tribunal ruling which found that Uber drivers were entitled to workers' rights.
Mike Cherry, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said his members could be hit disproportionately by the proposed changes. "The flexibility of the UK's labour market is essential to driving job creation and economic growth – it should provide choice and flexibility for both employee and employer alike," he said.
"The issue of one-sided flexibility is best addressed through advice, guidance and support. It's important to remember that small businesses do not have teams of HR specialists, so hitting them with reams of new legislation opens the door to employers making inadvertent mistakes.


Fleetwood MP Cat Smith has announced her support for local councillor Lorraine Beavers in her bid to be re-elected this May.
Visiting the town on Saturday, she said: "It's been a pleasure to speak with Fleetwood residents out and about with local Labour councillor Lorraine Beavers who is championing the town at County Hall.
"I'm campaigning with Lorraine and hope to see her re-elected this May.
"Since 2010 we have seen unfair Tory cuts dished out from Westminster to local councils up and down the country, local government direct funding will have been cut by 79% by 2020.


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Inflation Devices Market Size
Inflation Devices Market
Global Inflation Devices Market By Application (Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Urological Procedures, Peripheral Vascular Procedures and Gastroenterological Procedures) By Display Type (Analogue Inflation Devices and Digital Inflation Devices) By End User (Hospitals & Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centers) By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2019 - 2025
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The Global Inflation Devices Market size is expected to reach $656.6 Million by 2025, rising at a market growth of 4% CAGR during the forecast period. Inflation devices are used to fill and empty balloons for surgical procedures. Inflation devices work by creating a certain preset limit to the atmospheric pressure. It shows the amount of pressure applied to the device. These systems may have various display types, such as analog displays and digital displays.
Global Inflation Devices Market Size
Due to their luminescent backgrounds, these devices have different properties, such as the digital displays provide an advantage in noting the readings in a dim light environment. In addition, analog displays are user-friendly and easy to use, as they are integrated with a scale that shows the readings. Moreover, these devices are used in specific surgeries such as gastroenterological procedures and cardiovascular procedures.
The growth of the global demand for inflation devices led by the increase in the adoption of minimally invasive procedures, these surgical procedures; for example, involve smaller incisions resulting in less scarring. Such operations are often less painful compared with treatments requiring wider incisions. In addition, these procedures often have a higher precision rate relative to conventional open surgery.
Inflation Devices Market Share
The growing acceptance of minimally invasive procedures, the emergence of advanced healthcare facilities in a majority of developing countries, the rising prevalence of CVD and the less rigorous approval procedures lead to market development. The severity of coronary artery disease is also anticipated to increase with the growth of the geriatric population, which is a major target indicator for interventional cardiology procedures that use an inflation device to inflate and deflate the balloon. These primary factors are expected to fuel market growth over the forecast period.
With the sudden break of Covid-19 in late months of year 2019, the markets worldwide are unfortunately experiencing its grip. The suppliers and consumers of the products & Services are affected in a big way across the sectors resulting in declining revenues in last quarters of year 2019.
Free Valuable Insights: Global Inflation Devices Market to reach a market size of $656.6 million by 2025
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Urological Procedures, Peripheral Vascular Procedures and Gastroenterological Procedures. Based on Display Type, the market is segmented into Analogue Inflation Devices and Digital Inflation Devices. Based on End User, the market is segmented into Hospitals & Clinics and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa.
The market research report covers theanalysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Johnson and Johnson (Acclarent, Inc.), Becton, Dickinson and Company, Boston Scientific Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., ConMed Corporation, Cook Medical, Inc. (Cook Group), Medtronic PLC, Olympus Corporation, Teleflex, Inc., and Terumo Corporation.
Recent Strategies Deployed in Inflation Devices Market
Jan-2020: Cook Medical introduced the TriForce Peripheral Crossing Set. These set helps the physicians in procedures to treat patients with vascular obstructions.
Dec-2019: BD completed the acquisition of C. R. Bard Inc., a medical technology developer in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products. The acquisition broadened the product portfolio of BD.
Jun-2019: Terumo came into partnership with Orchestra BioMed Inc., a therapeutic device company. The partnership was aimed at developing and commercializing the Virtue Sirolimus-Eluting Balloon (SEB), one of Orchestra's lead assets, in the percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions field.
Apr-2019: BD released the UltraScore 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon. The balloon is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae.
Feb-2018: Terumo signed an agreement with Capgemini, a technology outsourcing services firm. The agreement was focused on developing two global innovation and development centres in India. The centres would develop next-generation device platforms for Terumo's blood component business entity Terumo BCT, a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis, and cellular technologies.
May-2017: Teleflex launched the new Arrow AC3 Optimus intra-aortic balloon (IABP). This system has been designed for helping a weakened heart pump blood and it can provide IABP therapy to a broad range of patients, even those not previously considered candidates for IABP therapy.
Scope of the Inflation Devices Market Analysis
Interventional Cardiology & Radiology
Urological Procedures
Peripheral Vascular Procedures and
Gastroenterological Procedures
By Display Type
Analogue Inflation Devices and
Digital Inflation Devices
Hospitals & Clinics and
Johnson and Johnson (Acclarent, Inc.)
Cardinal Health, Inc.
ConMed Corporation
Cook Medical, Inc. (Cook Group)
Medtronic PLC
Teleflex, Inc.
Terumo Corporation
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Q1. What would be the size of inflation devices market in 2025?
According to a new report published by KBV Research, The global inflation devices market size is expected to reach $656.6 million by 2025.


"Now, everyone is here. This is the tale of a renaissance," says tour leader Cindy Keiter.
There are stories that run under the cobbled streets of the Meatpacking district, up along the High Line and within the walls of the sprawling Chelsea Market. Cindy Keiter knows them all.
"Some people knit," says Keiter. "I eat up the city in terms of culture, history and food." If Keiter has an hour free, she's at the Museum of the City of New York, reading every plaque and caption so as not to miss a word or she's walking a neighborhood just to learn it, listening closely for the stories it tells. What she loves most—as a guide at Foods of New York Tours—the popular food tasting and cultural walking tours—is passing those stories on to others.
The tour, equal parts tasting and exploring, "starts backwards with dessert" at Eleni's with a red velvet cupcake (right) and washed down with chocolate milk across the market at Ronnybrook Dairy. Then her group hopscotches over to Dickson's Farmstand Meats for steak tartare on potato chips and later, an artisanal grilled cheese with fig jam at Lucy's Whey (below). "This is not your mother's grilled cheese," she says.
"Delicious," several on the tour say, as they tuck in.
All the while, Keiter teems with information: The Chelsea Market (below left) was once home to the National Biscuit Company where the Oreo cookie was invented. She points to a bank of windows where a steam train once passed back and forth, transporting flour, sugar and cinnamon to the bakers below. At a million square feet, it is the longest indoor walking space in the city, home to the Food Network, MLB.Com, Google and NY1.
On this day, her charges are equally charmed. "She's a walking Google," marvels Margaret Deme of Brisbane, Australia.
The schedule gives Keiter plenty of time for auditions, acting and creating. She just finished filming the movie Maybe There's A Tree?, is acting and also writing "Recreating Keiter," a solo theater piece featuring true stories from her life that are intermingled with a fantasy baseball game. Her father, who called some of boxing's biggest matches, was known for his brilliant re-created, play-by-plays of baseball games taking place across the country, using box scores and sound effects.
Tours given Thursday to Monday year round. Cost: $54. For more information see: Foods of New York Tours.
UPDATE: Cindy Keiter's solo show Recreating Keiter will begin a four week run starting June 14 at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row in Times Square. For more information about Cindy's show and career please go to www.recreatingkeiter.com.
Photos: High Line Section 2 Wildflower Field photo by Leonel Lima Ponce for Inhabitat; cupcake photo by Sara L./yahoo; Sarabeth's coffee and muffin by Cristina Lynn Rodgers.


My paintings are framed within the traditional symbolism. That means my personal style has been influenced by twenty-first century syncretism and the school of illuminators and sculptors of the Middle Ages.
From ancient times, symbolism has existed as a form of communicating a complex imagery of thoughts and ideas. It is based on matching things that seem to be different in terms of space, time, matter and other defining characteristics, but actually they have equal intrinsic properties and essences so they can be represented by the same symbol. Likewise, the artist, by using symbolism in his artwork seeks spiritual maturation or rebirth through his art. The symbols themselves are the key to enlightenment. Each and every symbol helps to restore the original path of man in this world.
The meaning established in the art object is only a reflection of the light which contains the eternal spirit. The symbol in Art, as in Philosophy, is the sum in terms of the soul and body of things created in the universe that reflect the spiritual archetypes.


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