Amnesty for All!

Being a migrant to the New World myself, I have witnessed the unwarranted harm and uncertainty the US government's cumbersome immigration laws had done to many innocent new comers.  Therefore, it's encouraging to hear that the American government will wipe the slate clean for the millions of the "illegals."  So they can become residents of the country of their choice.  Personally. I think it is a misnomer to label the undocumented individuals "illegals."  Pursuit of happiness is not a crime. Whether it is a constitutional right or not, no individuals should be deprived  of the freedom to choose where he or she wishes to live.  At any rate, the current laws have failed to deport all the immigrants who enter the States illegally.

I thought the movement of globalization in commerce will gradually make all dated immigration laws obsolete.  Indeed, now it is the time that politicians of all stripes and colors would let the marketplace dictate the kind of work force the business needs and work with each others to ensure United States remains a chosen place for many to call home.  -  Ayee

Food for Thought - Curry Powder

Recently, we found the fresh chickens we bought from the markets did not taste as good as they were before.  Their texture was mushy and tasteless.  To make our chicken dish more palatable, we have tried different spices to spruce up our simple fares.  This is why lately we  often included the pungent curry powder in our cooking.

According to Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004 edition, it takes 20 or more spices, herbs and seeds to make curry power.  And turmeric, considered a brain food*, is the main ingredient of this God sent concoction.  Maybe this is the reason why dishes seasoned with the yellowish powder made with the  substance from  the aromatic roots are very appetizing and tasty.  For someone from Southeast Asia, hearing the work "curry" can cause their mouth to watering!  For us, we always felt warmth and well-being after enjoying a bowl of steaming rice with some curry seasoned toppings.  -  Ayee

*See "Food for Thought: - Brain Foods," July 15, 2012