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Cosco Apt 50 should be mentioned as the newer model of Cosco Apt 40rf. They are both introduced by Cosco as basic 2-in-1 convertible car seat and have several similarities. Is there any improvement that we can find in the newer Cosco Apt 50? To answer that question, we need to talk about Cosco Apt 50 and Cosco Apt 40rf before we discuss more about their key differences. We can know whether there's any improvement that we can find on Coscso Apt 50 after we know the key differences between those two cosco's affordable convertible car seats.
Cosco Apt 50
Cosco Apt 50 is 2-in-1 convertible car seat that can be used as rear-facing car seat then converted into forward-facing car seat. The rear-facing mode can be used for 5-40 lbs infant, while the forward-facing mode is recommended to be used for 22-50 lbs toddler. Cosco Apt 50 is completed with 5-point front adjust harness that help you to get your child in and out of the car seat easily. It also comes with 6-harness height and 3-buckle positions that can keep your child comfortable and properly fit as they grow. Installing Cosco Apt 50 is easy since it's already latch equipped. This car seat is also certified to be used on aircraft. To help your child easily access their favorite drinks and snacks during the trip, Cosco Apt 50 is completed with dual cup holder that We can find on both side of the armrest. Cosco Apt 50 also comes with removable and machine washable as well as dryer safe seat pad so you don't have to worry when the car seat gets dirty.
From the customers' rating, We can find that most customers love their Cosco Apt 50. They reported that this car seat is easy to install and move from car to car. Some customers also said that this car seat is easy to clean and carry around. A lot of customers also mentioned that this car seat is comfortable for their child. Most customers also said that this car seat is a safe car seat for their child. Do you want to know more about customers' experience with their Cosco Apt 50? You can find out Cosco Apt 50 customers' feedback on Amazon.com…
Cosco Apt 40rf
Cosco Apt 40rf is also 2-in-1 convertible car seat that can be used in rear-facing mode for 5-40 lbs infant then converted into forward-facing mode for 22-40 lbs toddler. Cosco Apt 40rf comes with 5-point harness with front adjust that help you to get your child in and out of the car seat easily. We can also find 4 harness heights and 3 buckle locations that can accommodate your growing child to keep them properly fit and comfortable. Cosco Apt 40rf is already completed with side impact protection while It meets or exceeds federal safety standards so that you can use it for your child with peace of mind. It's also easy to install Cosco Apt 40rf since it's already latch equipped. You can use Cosco Apt 40rf since its already certified for use on aircraft. We can also find dual cup holders on Cosco Apt 40rf that help your child to access their favorite drinks easily. Cosco Apt 40rf is also completed with removable and machine washable car seat pad. It's also dryer safe. So We can clean the car seat easily when it gets dirty.
How's the customers' experience with their Cosco Apt 40rf? Most customers have positive experience with this car seat. They said that this car seat is easy to install and take out. It's also easy to clean this car seat as reported by some customers. The customers also mentioned that this car seat is safe although it's inexpensive. Few customers reported that this car seat was able to save their child during the accident. Most customers also said that their child is comfortable sitting on this car seat. If you are looking for more feedback from the customers, you can read more what the customers said about Cosco Apt 40rf on Amazon.com…
Table of Comparison
Do you want to take a look at the specs and features of Cosco Apt 50 and Cosco Apt 40rf? The specs and features of Cosco Apt 50 and Cosco Apt 40rf can be found on the table below. Let's see their specs and features before We talk further about their key differences.
|Cosco Apt 50
|Cosco Apt 40rf
|Car Seat Type
|Convertible Car Seat
|Convertible Car Seat
|Rear-Facing Weight Limit
|5-40 lbs
|5-40 lbs
|Forward-Facing Weight Limit
|22-50 lbs
|22-40 lbs
|5-Point Harness with Front Adjust
|Harness Height
|Buckle Positions
|Side Impact Protection
|Latch Equipped
|Certified for use on aircraft
|Meets or Exceeds Federal Standards
|Cup Holder
|Machine Washable Seat Pad
|Check Price on Amazon.com
|Check Price on Amazon.com
What's their Key Difference?
We have already looked at the specs and features of Cosco Apt 50 and Cosco Apt 40rf and we can find few differences on the table above. We can find that the key difference between Cosco Apt 50 and Costo Apt 40rf is their forward-facing weight limit. Cosco Apt 50's maximum weight limit is 50 lbs, while the maximum weight limit of Cosco Apt 40rf is 40 lbs. With higher forward-facing weight, We can use Cosco Apt 50 longer than Cosco Apt 40rf. We can also find that Cosco Apt 50 comes with more harness height positions. We can find 6 harness height positions in Cosco Apt 50, while Cosco Apt 40rf only comes with 4 harness height positions. More harness height positions match the higher weight limit that makes Cosco Apt 50 can be used longer on its forward-facing mode.
In the price side, We can find that generally Cosco Apt 50 as the higher and better model is offered at the higher price. How much is their price difference? Usually, the price difference between Cosco Apt 50 and Cosco Apt 40rf is not significant. Even, You may sometime find that Cosco Apt 50 is offered at similar price to Cosco Apt 40rf. But it's recommended to check the latest price of Cosco Apt 50 and Coso Apt 40rf to know their actual price difference.
What's the Improvement?
Cosco Apt 50 is the newer model of Cosco Apt 40rf. We can find that there are few improvements that we can find in Cosco Apt 50. It comes with higher weight limit especially for its forward-facing mode, while It's also completed with more harness height. With higher maximum weight limit, you can use Cosco Apt 50 longer than Cosco Apt 40rf. While more harness height help your child to be comfortable and properly fit as they grow. If you don't mind to pay slightly higher for longer usage of your child's convertible car seat, then you can go ahead with Cosco Apt 50. Where's recommended place to order one? You should order Cosco Apt 50 from Amazon.com…
Cosco Apt 40rf is the older model that comes with lower maximum weight limit, while It's also completed with less harness height. While it comes with only 40 lbs maximum weight limit, you can still consider Cosco Apt 40rf as 40 lbs is generally the minimum weight limit the child can switch to their booster car seat. So if you can find Cosco Apt 40rf offered at significantly lower price, then you can consider it as your option. Where should you order Cosco Apt 40rf? You can order Cosco Apt 40rf from Amazon.com…


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When it comes to interior spaces, it's typically the art or the finishings that get the spotlight. But in places like the White House and the Ritz Paris, there's also art right underneath your feet. The carpets by the House of Tai Ping, a Hong Kong-based brand founded in 1956 by a group of Chinese businessmen, has designed and created the carpeting in some of the world's most distinctive and historic spaces. From private yachts, jets, and homes (the late Brooke Astor and Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen), to top fashion houses and hotels (The Baccarat, Mandarin Oriental, and L'Hermitage Monaco), Tai Ping has become the go-to carpet designer for an elite crowd. They've also collaborated with the likes of Peter Marino, Kenzo Takada, and Christian Lacroix creative director Sasha Wickoff on special carpeting.
"All of the carpets are haute couture," said House of Tai Ping global creative director, Jean-Pierre Tortil. "Each one is handcrafted and highly detailed — they are very, very time-consuming to design and realize."
Tortil and his team of designers work closely with each client to create a customized piece. Though the prices range quite a bit depending on the level of customization and the materials, a standard piece from the Chroma Collection starts at around $126 per square foot. (For a standard 8' x 10' rug, that's over $10,000.)
"One of my favorite stories is when Brooke Astor asked us to create a rug that would hide her dog's droppings," said Tortil. That's just one of many different kinds of things they have to think about when designing for a picky client. "For example, we have to think about whether a space will be really high traffic or where it will be placed — like if it's going on a yacht, we need to make sure it can get wet. We have highly specialized teams for that reason."
Here, Tortil gives us an inside look at Tai Ping's custom jobs for yachts, hotels, and homes around the world. The takeaway? Don't forget to look down.
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#WhenIBegan Art Prints Are Here!
They're here! The first run of (large) #WhenIBegan art prints arrived today, and may we say, they look gorgeous! Check them out in the Facebook Shop; more pictures coming soon!
And of course, watch the video that inspired it!
National Coming Out Day 2018
Happy National Coming Out Day Collage Fam!
Today, October 11th, is National Coming Out Day this year. National Coming Out Day is a change for LGBTQ+ folks around the country to stand together in solidarity against bullying, bigotry, and oppression, by raising our voices loudly and declaring our queerness! It's a big deal each year, particularly for people who are otherwise deeply marginalized (make no mistake, LGBTQ+ folks here and around the world face intense oppression every day, and it is only compounded by folks' intersecting identities).
We take this holiday especially seriously here because LGBTQ folks make up much of the Collage Fam… in fact, both our founder and his partner Maníge outspokenly identify as queer!
Whether you're out or not, this day is for you. If you feel or know that you cannot come out, this day is still for you. If you're struggling to build the courage to come out, this day is definitely for you. No matter what though, stay safe. Owning your identity is liberating, but it should never be at the expense of your safety!
Even if you don't identify on the LGBTQ spectrum, though, you can always be an ally. There are lots of ways to do this; you might:
- Come out as straight! It might feel weird, but that feeling is nothing compared to what queer folks face coming out every day.
- Wear a pride shirt, button, or other item to show solidarity.
- Speak with your LGBTQ friends (if they're comfortable, of course,) about their coming out experiences. Or just make space for them to share, if they choose.
Whatever you do, remember that this is a day for LGBTQ+ visibility; help make that a reality!
As you may have seen elsewhere on the site or on social media, Collage Colorado, LLC is working to start a hashtag campaign for the hashtag #WhenIBegan. Watch the intro video above, and check out the #WhenIBegan launch page!


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Editor's Note: Following are excerpts from Springfield, Ore.-based KMTR-TV's report on opening day Thursday (Feb. 4) of the auction of Country Coach Holdings Inc. assets in Junction City, Ore.
Federal bankruptcy courts ordered Country Coach to liquidate all of its assets late last year. Now the company is selling everything from office furniture, hand soap and computer monitors to RV mirrors, seats and raw wood it used to build coaches with.
The biggest items of the day were the coaches of course. Ten completed RVs went up for grabs. At full price, those used to retail for around $500,000 to $800,000 each. Today, many of those coaches sold for between $200,000 and $300,000, around half of their original value.
About 900 buyers showed up to the auction site at Country Coach's old headquarters in Junction City. While many items sold, lots of people were disappointed they would have to shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars for the items they were looking for. Most of the items are being sold in what auctioneers call "lots." Those are either large packages of items in the same category, like electronics, or large packages of multiples.
Eugene resident Gary Chapman was one of the participants in Thursday's auction. He was looking for a TV. "The only TVs that I saw that I was interested in they had about six or seven going at one time, so I didn't want to bid on six TVs," says Jones.
Junction City resident Mark Jones also participated in the auction; he was waiting for a better deal. "Oh, there's all kinds of stuff but, I can't afford a $5,000 generator, so I'll wait."
The people running the auction say they'll generate around $3 million on this auction. Despite their line of work, the auctioneers say it's been difficult to see Country Coach go out of business the way it has.
Scott Lohman who works with the auction company, said, "We hired back about 10 to 12 employees who used to work here to help us set up and stuff. They introduce themselves, saying 'I've been here 31 years,' or 'I've been here 25 years,' and you know that's half of somebody's work life. What do you do when you're 50 years old?"
Rob Beal called out some of the sales Thursday, saying this is one of the largest auctions for the Oregon area. His work has taken him across the U.S. and overseas to different countries in Asia. Commenting on his line of work and the economy, Beal said, "for a while we had flower shops, it was one after another to cabinet builders to vehicle manufacturing plants. It's heart-breaking to see it happen."
Once the auction is finished today, crews will have 10 days to get payments and to move everything out of the Country Coach headquarters. All of the money from the auction will go back to bankruptcy courts and be distributed from there back to creditors.


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DALLAS (September 24, 2012) – The nation of Colombia has accepted billions of dollars in U.S. aid for fighting drug traffickers and eradicating drug crops. But now, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos tells Dan Rather it's time to rethink the entire effort – and at least consider decriminalizing drugs.
President Santos remains one of Washington's best friends in Latin America. But in a candid interview with Dan Rather, it's clear he's not afraid to challenge longstanding U.S. drug-fighting dogma.
"Dan Rather Reports: El Presidente" airs this week AT A SPECIAL TIME Tuesday, September 25th at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT only on AXS TV.
For more information, visit Dan Rather Reports, Dan Rather's Official website, Dan Rather Reports on Facebook and Dan Rather Reports on Twitter.
About AXS TV
Launched in July 2012 under the vision and stewardship of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is the premier destination for live events, breaking news, and as-they-are-happening trends in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion, and entertainment.
AXS TV Concerts is the premier source on television for 100% live music. From multi-day festivals to stadium tours to club acts, AXS TV delivers an unparalleled shared experience for fans of all genres. Leveraging the network's vast landscape, artists expand their reach to live behind-the-scenes moments, live fan Q&As, social media engagement and more unique opportunities specifically for the AXS TV audience. With multiple live concerts weekly, AXS TV is the number one destination for artists and their fans to experience and share a pure live event in the world of music and pop culture. Live LIVE!
The largest independently owned and operated network, AXS TV was developed by entrepreneur Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin. The network partners include Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media and Creative Artists Agency (CAA). AXS TV is available in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other TV providers.
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This lively, Hawaiian-inspired beach towel is perfect for displaying your message in a fun, bold way. Whether lounging at the pool or beach, you will feel refreshed by the nature-inspired pattern of hibiscus flowers. Made with ultra-soft, 100% cotton velour.
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SJ9495 : Flowery Field Church
taken 8 years ago, near to Hyde, Tameside, Great Britain
This is 1 of 6 images, with title Flowery Field Church in this square
Flowery Field Church
Flowery Field Church is a Free Christian (nondenominational) Fellowship observing all the festivals of the Christian calendar, including regular Services of Holy Communion and upholds the right of everyone to practise the Christian faith in their own personal way.
The church's origins date back to an itinerant Methodist Preacher, Hugh Bourne, who visited the Flowery Field area on horseback in the 1820s. He inspired the villagers to hold religious Services and classes in their cottages. Their employer, the cotton mill owner, Thomas Ashton (the elder), was impressed with their efforts and in 1830 built "a school for all denominations" at Spring Gardens, to provide educational facilities for his workpeople and their children. In 1870 a deputation from the church called upon Thomas Ashton (the younger) to solicit his help and advice. He asked that they raise the sum of £1000 and then report back to him. Within just a few years the task was accomplished.
Work commenced on the building of the Church in 1876. Thomas Worthington FRIBA of Manchester was commissioned to be the Architect. The building is in the Perpendicular or Tudor Gothic style of architecture and is cruciform in shape. There is a separate though connected Tower which rises 81 feet above street level. Work was finished towards the end of 1878 and the Opening Ceremony was held on Thursday 19th December 1878.
Although completely independent it is affiliated to the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, a member of the East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches and the Unitarian Christian Association.
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Flights to Brisbane
Flights to Brisbane
How do I get cheap flights to Brisbane?
Get cheap flights to Brisbane with these simple steps:
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When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
Your plan to visit Brisbane should be prepared several months in advance to experience the best vacation. Winter and spring are a popular season to visit this country but most of the hotels will be fully booked, and the price will rise. Other than that, if you aim to save your budget, December to March are perfect, but you have to anticipate the rain for some outdoor activities. Throughout the year, plenty of festivals are about to be held, there is a high chance you will get to see one when you come visit.
What are the must-go places in Brisbane?
This capital city of Australian State of Queensland may be less famous compared to other spots like Sydney and Melbourne. Yet, its location which is centralized along the Brisbane River may benefit your explorations as some interesting water activities are worth to try. Here are some must-go places while you're in town.
Looking forward to doing something fun without spending a penny? Here it is, a facility that provides the best way to sightseeing along Brisbane river and marvel at the cityscape. CityHopper ferry starts its trip between North Quay and Sydney Street. Throughout the trip, you will pass Story Bridge and City Botanic Gardens in which you are allowed to take some pictures. This trip will last for about 45 minutes with slow speed.
City Botanic Gardens
If your purpose for having a vacation is to relax and refresh your mind, going to City Botanical Gardens is the best choice. Be sure to spare some time to visit the park, it's free of charge. You can simply walk around the park and enjoy the atmosphere. Or, you can also rent a bike to cycle and have fun while working your muscle.
Story Bridge
This is a landmark that transforms into photo spot and mainly connect Kangaroo Point, Central Brisbane, and Fortitude Valley. Enjoy the view from the top of the bridge, and take your time to take loads of pictures.
How much things cost in Brisbane?
Cost (in PHP)
The average price in 4 stars hotel is 3,792 PHP
One-way ticket and taxi have same prices at 163 PHP
Food & drink
Fast food costs you from 400-700 PHP
Medical consultation
A general consultation for around 10 minutes is 3,261 PHP
What are other cheap flights options than Brisbane?
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Airports near Brisbane
- Gold Coast
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You are more than welcome to contact our team and we will gladly answer your questions and help you set up a consultation with Drs. Lance and Amy Huthwaite. We look forward to showing you our dedication to quality dental care and friendly service.


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H. Billiot Fils Brut Reserve
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|Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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Product Description
One of several instances in this portfolio where you can obtain 100% Grand Cru fizz at an entry-level price. Compare to Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, if you care to! This is 50% 2001 and 25% each of '99 and '00; about 80% Pinot Noir. This is just fantastic Champagne. Even for Billiot this cuvée has remarkable pretty fragrance. It's above all the length that impresses; there's an extension of the mid-palate that seems to clamp a death-grip on the soft palate, increasing intensity as it goes. Cherry, mirabelle, puffpastry, fraise de bois; essentially perfect Champagne, elegant and creamy and long and gracious and full of saffron and confiture.
Wine Spectator
Rich and aromatic, displaying floral, citrus and whole grain aromas and flavors, a crisp texture and vivid structure. Not the harmony of some, but fine intensity and expression of [i]terroir[n]. Drink now.Score: 90, Bruce Sanderson, November 15, 2004
International Wine Cellar
Pale silver. Mineral-laced citrus and orchard fruit aromas display excellent energy and focus. Brisk, mouthwatering and pure, offering stony lemon and quince flavors and a slow-building baked apple quality. Very clean, nervy and light on its feet, with excellent persistence.Score: 90, Stephen Tanzer, December 2007
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A busload of veterans showed up at the World War II Memorial in Washington DC today, but because of the government shutdown they were not allowed access to the memorial. Many of these vets were in wheelchairs, but some GOP members of congress made sure they would be able to break in to see the memorial.
This is what stopped the veterans from getting into the memorial:
The GOP members of congress helped to remove the black gates that were blocking the veterans from getting in, and some reports have stated that security officials stood by and watched.
Honor Flight veterans who were told they could not visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. because of the government shutdown reportedly "knocked over" the barricades erected by the National Parks Service on Tuesday in order to gain entry to the grounds.
The Honor Flight network is dedicated to annually transporting World War II veterans from around the country to the memorial in the nation's capital, which is closed along with other national parks because of the shutdown.
Tons of applause as the WWII vets from Miss. storm their memorial. Park police on the way. #shutdown pic.twitter.com/31UGU7MRry
— Leo Shane III (@LeoShane) October 1, 2013
Mississippi congressman moves gate and lets 92 WW2 vets see their monument. pic.twitter.com/541GvLLlTz
— Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) October 1, 2013
Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota was one of the members of congress on the scene and said it was "pure joy" when the veterans were allowed in because they had traveled so far. She says members of Congress plan to continue coming down to the memorial to ensure veterans can visit.
According to reports from CNN,
The National Park Service closed all of its parks, including national memorials, as a result of the federal government shutdown that went into effect at 12:01 a.m ET.
But a spokeswoman from the National Mall and Parks Service said efforts were no longer being made to hold anyone back.
"These are important visitors," she told reporters, adding that they're seeking guidance from the director's office on "where we go next."
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Welcome to Brydgeview Townhomes in Fort Erie. This is our Monarch model and is one of 9 interior units available. Located minutes from the Peace Bridge, QEW, shopping, restaurants and more, these unique designed freehold properties bring creativity to design These units are ready for reservation and are anticipated to arrive in late spring / early summer of 2019. Each unit boasts 3 large bedrooms, open kitchens and full basements. This unit, is approximately 1555 square feet and has 2.5 bathrooms (one of which is the en-suite). The living spaces in this home are designed to allow for main floor day to day living and are completely self contained with main floor laundry. The upstairs is designed with a three large bedrooms and lots of windows to allow for the natural light to come through. This unit has a single car attached garage and will have a small patio to enjoy the outdoor spaces of the home. There are generous allowances for flooring, cabinets and light fixtures that will ensure you get to personalize your new home the way you want to. The basements are available to be finished per the developers design and a fixed cost and with separate allowances. (id:8860)
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Engrossing speakers, curious and interested attendees, and book sales aplenty. These were the hallmarks of the Word 2014.
Thank you to everyone who dropped in. See you next year.
Below: short story writer John Rutter; agent and Unthank publisher Robin Jones; short story writer Elizabeth Baines; YA writer Joseph Delaney talking to Heather Carey; the dangerously lovable Les Malheureux (Sarah-Clare Conlon & David Gaffney).


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We never cease to be amused (and sometimes sickened) by absurd playground signage. This one has us scratching our heads. We would be more inclined to hang a "Caution" sign for undead playing children; as far as we know, live children pose only a minimal threat.
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PestWorld for Kids
Pestworld for Kids originated as a way of educating the next generation on the role of pest control professionals and generate interest in this career field. Regardless of its original intent, this website is an excellent educational tool for children. Pestworld gives kids who are buggy about bugs and kids merely researching nasty critters for a school project a fun, interactive place to play and learn.
The site's education begins with a Pest Guide that provides information for more than 20 common pests. Each guide informs kids of a pest's physical characteristics, scientific names, diet and habitat. The information goes on to describe the pest's harmful influence on homes and how to prevent infestation.
The Report Writing section meets curriculum standards in teaching children how to research, format and write reports. The website also offers free, downloadable science fair kits suitable for kindergarten to grade eight students.
Kids can also learn as they play: Pestworld for Kids offers interactive games, a Pest Quest television show and Critter Crafts. The games and show expand on the site's general information, and the craft section instructs kids on the making of adorable creatures from household items.
When children visit Pestworld for Kids, they have fun learning about pests. This informative website can help with school projects, and it teaches them – as future homeowners – which bugs should not be in their homes and how they can safely rid the home of pesky nuisances.


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Monday, August 31, 2015
Sign graveyard
We happened upon this pile of discarded signs at an industrial facility on Lafitte Avenue in Mid-City.
Posted by Glennis at 4:13 PM
Labels: signs
4 comments:
- smalltownme said...
I've been in some cities where their used signs are sold for high prices.
- August 31, 2015 at 5:16 PM
- Kizz at 117 Hudson said...
I was going to say the same thing. Seems like that's a pile of money to be made...and maybe donated for rebuilding!
- September 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM
- Ellen Bloom said...
Oooo...I love piles like that! Yes, I'd take a few of those signs for myself if I was there!
- September 1, 2015 at 11:42 AM
- Claudia from Idiot's Kitchen said...
- September 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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Katherine B. (Katy) Davis is NACD's Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Davis is responsible for Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, IT, Human Resources, Membership, and Sales. Since joining NACD in 2006, she has helped drive over 200 percent growth in membership. She has created programs which are now strongly established as keys to NACD's success, including Board Recruitment Services, a dedicated team of Membership Advisors, and the chapters' Regional Director program. Additionally, she led the start-up of critical departments for Central Operations, Enterprise Sales, Accounting, and Human Resources. Prior to joining NACD, Davis spent eight years at the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization (now EO), where she was VP, Global Member Services. She began her career with the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) after she graduated from James Madison University in 1992.
Erin Essenmacher serves as the President & Chief Strategy Officer for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), responsible for strategy, innovation, content curation and execution across the organization's full portfolio of educational offerings. As a member of NACD's executive team, Essenmacher has helped drive a decade of unprecedented growth. Under her leadership, NACD has expanded reach to key constituencies including the venture capital, start-up and small cap governance communities and NACD's flagship event, the Global Board Leaders' Summit has grown to be the largest event in the world for corporate directors.
She has led the design and launch of new products and services including the NACD Director Certification program. Essenmacher is co-creator and co-host of NACD's first podcast Future Fluency, which focuses on the intersection of diversity, innovation and culture and is in the top 20% of most downloaded podcasts for 2019.
Essenmacher is also an award-winning writer, director, and producer with more than 20 years of experience in media production. She has written, directed, and produced films for PBS, the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, the History Channel, and Court TV, and worked with brands like Sony, Apple, Acura and The Gap. Essenmacher produced and co-wrote the critically acclaimed independent documentary, MINE which one the audience award at both SXSW and San Francisco's Doc Fest.
Essenmacher is a past President and former board chair of Women in Film and Video (WIFV) and former board chair of Gandhi Brigade. She currently serves on the boards of Docs in Progress and EILEEN FISHER, Inc. where she chairs the people and culture committee.
Dennis Fuze serves as NACD's Chief Technology Officer, and is a seasoned technology and operations executive with a passion for excellence and a respect for change. He has 30+ years of leadership and management experience across a broad spectrum of non-profit, government and commercial organizations. Dennis led massive digital transformations at The Environmental Protection Agency, National Public Radio, American Red Cross, The Nature Conservancy, Thomson Financial and Management Concepts. Dennis received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grove City College and a Masters in Environmental Policy and Administration from American University.
Peter Gleason is the CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Gleason is a recognized expert on board leadership and corporate governance issues. He serves as a member of NACD's national faculty, is regularly quoted in the national media, and is a frequent presenter on the subjects of corporate governance, executive and director compensation, risk, strategic planning, and board/shareowner relations. He has served as a commissioner on every NACD Blue Ribbon Commission report since joining NACD in 2000. Peter currently serves on the board of NACD and on the advisory board of Nura Health, Inc., a development-stage health-care company. Gleason is chair of the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI), director of the NACD Capital Area Chapter, and an NACD Board Leadership Fellow. He is the former chair of the International Professional Practices Framework Oversight Council of the Institute of Internal Auditors and was formerly a director of The Patriot Fund.
Before joining NACD, Gleason was a management consultant with both Ernst & Young and Pritchett & Associates. In addition, he served as Vice President and Director of U.S. Research for Institutional Shareholder Services.
Gleason is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Virginia Tech, from where he has a MBA with concentrations in both Finance and Marketing.
Steven R. Walker serves as managing director and general counsel. He leads the Board Advisory Services faculty and oversees Board Recruitment Services and the NACD chapter system. Walker has served as general counsel and/or senior executive for a wide range of public and private entities. He has also served as an attorney advisor for the SEC and as senior enforcement counsel at the Florida Division of Banking, Finance, Securities and Investor Protection. Walker holds BS and JD degrees from Florida State University. He is a director of Objective Interface Systems and ContractRoom. Walker is an NACD Board Leadership Fellow.
Matt Barone is NACD's director of business development and responsible for growing NACD's membership base. His team educates nonmembers on the benefits of membership with NACD while also introducing them to NACD's Education and Advisory Service offerings. He has 15 years of experience working with C-suite executives and 8 years of experience managing successful front-line sales teams. Prior to NACD, he worked at CEB, Water Street Partners, and SunTrust Bank.
Rochelle Campbell is NACD's director of board services group, leading the NACD board advisory services and the board recruitment team. She works companies of all types and sizes, customizing, developing, and delivering in-boardroom programs and recruitment. Prior to her work with NACD, she spent more than a decade in public relations as an advisor and public speaker. She holds a MS from GMU's School of Public Policy, and a B.S. from the University of Utah. She has spent her free time volunteering extensively for a variety of nonprofit organizations.
Christopher Y. Clark is NACD's director of partner relations and publisher of NACD Directorship magazine and Directorship.com. Previously, Clark held a number of roles at Forbes Inc., including vice president of sales and vice president and general manager of the Forbes Management Conference Group. He is a member of the Broadridge Virtual Shareholder Meeting Best Practices Working Group and a contributing member of NACD's flag and general officer advisory council.
Kristen Conley is NACD's director of marketing. She is responsible for the marketing communication efforts supporting all business units, including NACD's membership retention, publications and research, and educational programming. Conley's team also oversees NACD's chapter-system marketing, social media, public relations activities, and overall brand awareness. Previously, Conley served in a number of other roles at NACD, including as marketing manager and as senior manager.
Stephanie Mullette is NACD's director of corporate solutions. She has more than 10 years of experience working with general counsel and other C-level executives, shareholders, and boards of directors on corporate governance best practices, public company preparedness and compliance, and shareholder activism, including roles at CEB, Institutional Shareholder Services, and White & Case LLP. Mullette holds a BA from Cornell University and a JD from Brooklyn Law School.
Alex Obuchowski is the controller for NACD. His duties include overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, including budgeting and financial statements. Obuchowski previously worked for the Renewable Fuels Association, Veris Consulting Inc., and Johnson Lambert LLP. He graduated from the College of William & Mary with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Susan Paley is NACD's chapter advancement officer. She and her team partner with NACD chapter boards to deliver world-class programs to directors in more than 35 cities. Prior to joining NACD, Susan was a television producer and script writer, working for the BBC, Discovery Networks Europe, C-SPAN and the World Bank. Susan holds a B.A. from Tufts University in international relations and communications.
Wanda Parker-Smith is NACD's director of human resources. She has primary responsibility for leading and managing the human resources programs. Parker-Smith has more than 20 years of experience in the human resources industry. Prior to NACD, she worked at the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Parker-Smith holds a master's degree in human resources from John Hopkins University. She has also attained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the SHRM Professional (SHRM-CP) certifications.
Patricia Smith is art director at NACD. She is responsible for developing creative guidelines and directing creative work for NACD's publications, its website, and NACD Directorship magazine. Smith has 25 years of experience in publication design and has held creative roles at PC Magazine, Chief Executive magazine, and with the Insurance Information Institute. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in studio art and design from William Paterson University.
Friso van der Oord is director of research, responsible for all NACD content development. He is an experienced governance advisor and business line manager, who has worked over the last 15 years with Fortune 500 and global executives on major risk, compliance, and integrity challenges, including serving in leadership roles at CEB and LRN. He holds an MA in international relations from Johns Hopkins University's SAIS Program.
Donna Vaught is NACD's director of meetings and events; she provides strategic direction in the planning and execution of all meetings and events. Vaught has more than 20 years of experience in the convention and event-management industry. Previously, she worked at the International Society for Performance Improvement, the International Downtown Association, and the Federal Reserve Bank. Vaught holds a bachelor's degree in business, and has attained the CMP certification.
Judy Warner is editor in chief of NACD Directorship magazine. A journalist for more than 30 years, Warner joined the Directorship team as managing editor from ComAve LLC, an independent content-management firm which she cofounded and operated. Previously, Warner was New England bureau chief of Adweek magazine. She began her journalism career with the Boston Globe as an editorial assistant. Warner holds a BS in journalism from Northeastern University.


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When I was pregnant with my first son I was lucky enough to have what I would call "normal" pregnancy cravings. I didn't want pickles and ice cream or anything out of the ordinary. Instead, I craved banana everything! Since I was feeling nostalgic, I decided to make this amazing Banana Chocolate Chip Bread to share with all of you. I've included a fast-motion video of the recipe too!
Prior to being pregnant, I liked bananas, but not like this….this was on another level. My favorite thing I enjoyed while pregnant with him was banana bread with chocolate chips. Banana bread alone is super delicious, but once you add chocolate it really takes your taste buds on an adventure!
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
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|Rachel and Clinton, two of the six worker/owners at ABC.
For the car-less crowd, being the friend with a trailer is like being the friend with the pick-up truck. For the last year or so that's been Clintron. I've been borrowing his Burley trailer to transport all my craft display and product to Bike Craft events around town. I make all the Bike Cozy accessories, and love the craft fairs when I get to come out from hiding and meet all the local cyclists who love Bike Craft. ASIDE: If you're a local bike crafter too, read Tuesday's post because ABC wants to work with you!
|Home from MCBF 2010. The burley flat bed with my entire Bike Cozy booth; tent, table and all!
After MCBF this year, Clinton called Ian up and said he wanted to give me the trailer! Just like that! I said "yes please!" and now it's mine, forever. And that establishes that I love it, but why?
It's just so easy to carry a bunch of stuff. I mean look at that photo, that's an entire booth set up.
|All this and a 10x10 tent can be packed onto my bike trailer.
Beyond fitting my whole Bike Cozy craft set up, it's also been an amazing improvement for grocery shopping. We've been making due with panniers on my rear rack, loading my basket and Ian carrying a backpack. On these beautiful summer days it's nice to not have to wear that backpack. After getting used to the little bit of lag when you go over a bump or get started, and the slightly increased stopping distance, you barely know the trailer is there.
Then attach the trailer with its pin and safety cord.
|Today was Ian's turn to pull the trailer.
Also, we've learned our lesson about skipping lunch before having to navigate the grocery store. We stopped at the little Po'Boy shop on Hawthorne and 44th. I balked at the $3 lemonade until I saw that it was giant!
|Ian with the giant lemonade.
|Rachel thankful for the umbrella.
|Snapper Po'Boy with delicious cayenne molasses hot sauce.
|The bikes parked while we eat lunch within view.
Ian and I shop mostly at the Fred Meyer on Hawthorne, where the bike parking is often full, or difficult to navigate to an open spot. (Hint: there is additional bike parking around the corner. It's a logical choice for cargo bikes, when we rolled up there was an extracycle with a soft cooler parked)
We locked up the trailer and the cooler with the bikes; an extra long cable lock with a sturdy u-lock does the trick for a grocery trip.
The big cart was the perfect size to set our rubbermaid in while we shopped. In checkout just unload it onto the conveyor and pack it all back into the plastic bin after it's been rung up. I carried the fruit, extra veg and delicate loaf of bread in my basket.
|Up the hill, how'd he get so far ahead of me?
|Home again, Home again, now to get it all upstairs.
If this looks like your style, we can order them at the shop. They take about a week to come in. The flat bed trailer like mine is $299. The covered version is a cool $349.


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Dandelion Radio was established in 2006 to continue in the tradition of John Peel. The Guardian describes it as a sanctuary of spirited weirdness. Is this why Dandelion's Mark Whitby is playing our rendition of The Caller on his show this month? It'll be fun to share the airwaves with Zelig Concrete and Los Autocratas, anyway.
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May 2017. That's when winter is coming (at last). Supposedly.
If you've watched every single episode so far, twice (or thrice, we don't judge here), then you definitely need something to fill the gap until the next season.. or book. Whichever comes first, eh?
So the game here is simple. It's no game of thrones, but choose wisely. Your
life happiness may depend upon it.
Not quite satisfied? Try again! Or, maybe one of these will tempt you..?
So, what have you settled on? Which gets your full backing to reign supreme? Tweet us @maximumpopbooks
- Bookstagrammer madamereadsalot tells you how to get 75k followers with just a few furry friends!
- What the frack were people reading in 2003? How you will not believe how old some of your fave books are!
- With #YALC around the corner and 84 authors attending, how many can you boast to have read?
- Is your life a YA contemp novel? Diagnose yourself with our 11 deadly symptoms
- Which upcoming YA release should you read based on your starter Pokémon?


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Using illustrative stories, Deb will demonstrate how successful executives are leaders who are comfortable in their own skin who are often humble, give others credit, and are willing to be vulnerable.
Aspiring leaders need to shift their career strategy from "fake it until you make it" to seeing their individuality as an asset. The more someone is comfortable in their own skin, the more likely they are to reach their personal and professional objectives. It is vitally important for leaders to understand and leverage Marshall Goldsmith's definition of "Mojo":
"That positive spirit toward what we are doing now that starts from the inside and radiates to the outside."
This looks like:
- even when tackling a daunting and vexing challenge, framing the situation in positive terms as an opportunity that merits attention
- staying present, and not spending a lot of time on the history or the potential impact down the road, but focusing on the here and now
- speaking from ones values, principles and heart, being true to oneself and the passion for the role played, and the mission of the company
- owning privilege by acknowledging it exists, and recognizing you benefit from it. This may be your skin color, gender, socio-economic status, academic successes, sexual orientation, ability, faith and/or parental status.
Deb Dagit is a sought-after consultant and speaker on the topics of diversity and inclusion. She started Deb Dagit Diversity LLC in 2013 to deliver the practical, just-in-time services and products she wished were available when she was a Chief Diversity Officer.
As Merck's CDO for almost 12 years, Deb was responsible for global equal opportunity, employee relations, recruiting and staffing, and diversity and inclusion. Under her leadership, the company was recognized for its exemplary work in diversity and inclusion by a wide range of business publications, government agencies, and professional organizations. Prior to joining Merck, Deb was the leader of Learning Communications and Diversity at Silicon Graphics and head of Strategic Cultural Initiatives for Sun Microsystems.
She played a key role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act through her lobbying efforts, and testified before the U.S. Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee in 2011 regarding best practices for improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Deb is married and has 3 grown children. She lives alongside a river where her husband enjoys fly fishing in rural New Jersey.


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THWACK Monthly Mission - September 2018Posted by DanielleH in Announcements on Sep 2, 2018 6:04:58 PM
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Correctly answer each question during the week and you'll be entered for a chance to win the weekly prize.
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Career @Prudence
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The livestock and particularly the Poultry sector are being driven by an expanding middle class and the emergence of vertically integrated poultry producers that have reduced consumer prices by lowering production and marketing costs. The industry is being redefined by the process oriented production that starts right from the breeding of Grandparent birds to broilers and hatcheries (rearing), interlinked with feed production for internal consumption/ outer sales, and further eggs/ meat/ frozen foods production.
Poultry sector integration can yield substantial benefits for the sector in terms of planning the various farm activities. Hence this industry needs to move beyond mere accounting based practices to adopting an all composite solution which closely monitors the key parameters in various rearing, processing and environment monitoring/controlling/ tracing stages.
Online real time calculation of the FCR on the basis of the data entered by the users in the farm house.
Advance scheduling of the vaccinations, feeds, health checks as per the defined parameters. Material procurement planning as per the scheduled table.
Reporting about the consumption, receipt of the goods, dispatch of the material in the real time from farm house to the HO.
Advance predication and parameter controls can prevent the mortality of the Animals, hence helping the farm owners to achieve a lower mortality ratio.
Traceability to the flock numbers and FCR monitoring as per flock helps in identifying the quality of the flock by the suppliers.
Since so many input factors go into the making of the end product; hence loaded cost calculation is a vital parameter, we help you in calculating flock wise / shed wise / farmhouse wise / enterprise wide cost of the end product.
The Prudence team has done an in-depth industry study whereby we have been able to identify and implement through systems; the crucial parameters that govern better efficiency in production. Our systems give management the complete visibility and analysis of current production and future estimation by enabling the farm staff to
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Diamond inclusions
Nizam Peters. American Institute of Diamond Cutting Inclusions
208 pagine
Nizam Peters. American Institute of Diamond Cutting Inclusions
208 pagine
This beautifully illustrated textbook was long overdue; an essential in depth study of diamond inclusions in all its known natural characteristics. The language throughout the book is simple and easy to understand. Both the novice and professional will find its information invaluable. The understanding of diamond inclusions is fundamental to grading finished diamonds as well as rough diamonds. This current work will allow the reader to become familiar with the variety of inclusions that exists in diamonds, what are their typical features, how to identify them and the impact they may have on the finished diamond.
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Ok two years past now,neva got back into the insanity tings lol.Continued with my core and push up.Don´t drink juice anymore I drink water like juice now habit become second nature,if i drink juice is when a buy water melon and blend it and drink or use almond milk as a replacement.I must say I haven´t gotten sick as in cold and flu/influenza in these two years.
I was surprise cause swine flu and influenza popular in my state LOl.
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In the Federation standard system of planetary classification, a class Y planet was characterized by a toxic atmosphere, sulfuric deserts, surface temperatures exceeding five hundred Kelvin, and thermionic radiation discharges. Due to their inhospitable and dangerous nature, such planets were also nicknamed "Demon class" by Starfleet. Even entering standard orbit of a class Y planet could be hazardous to starships. (VOY: "Demon", "Flesh and Blood")
In 2374 the USS Voyager was forced to land on a class Y planet in the Vaskan sector, after detecting desperately needed deuterium on the surface. They then discovered that the deuterium contained in a biomimetic lifeform, called the "Silver Blood", which duplicated the crew and ship. (VOY: "Demon")
A year later, the crew of the Silver Blood USS Voyager began to deteriorate on their way to the Alpha Quadrant. After discovering their true natures, the crew attempted to take shelter on another class Y planet but were turned away by a mining vessel claiming to protect the Ord'mirit Mining Treaty. The mimetic Voyager disintegrated en route to its original homeworld. (VOY: "Course: Oblivion")
In 2377, the hologram Iden identified a class Y planet as an ideal new home for his group of freed prey holograms. He named the planet Ha'Dara, Bajoran for "home of light". (VOY: "Flesh and Blood")
|Planetary classification
|D • H • J • K • L • M • N • R • T • Y • Other classes
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There are a few simple guidelines to follow that will prolong the longevity of your purchase and keep your merino wool product in tip-top condition.
A quick summary of how to care for merino wool.
– Wash at low temperature on a gentle machine cycle
– Do not tumble dry – Line dry
– Do not wring to remove excess water
– Do not use bleach
– Do not use fabric softener
– Do not dry clean
– Use a mild, non-biological detergent.
Our advice is designed to protect the merino wool from:
This is the technical name for the unsightly little balls of fluff that can develop on the surface of your knitted clothes. Piling is caused when fibres in the yarn become agitated due to friction. Or to put it in simpler terms when something is repeated rubbed against a garment or blanket. Piling can also be caused during a wash cycle. To reduce the risk use a gentle wool/ hand wash cycle which will also have a gentle spin cycle. This should also help your garment to maintain its shape.
Pulling the yarns in the garment. Snagging is what happens when you scratch something sharp against your garment or blanket. Typically the antagonist can be the zip on your trousers, jacket or jewellery. Snags lead to holes so it is better to be careful when wearing sharp edges with merino wool.
Shrinkage is exactly as it suggests, when a garment or blanket becomes smaller due to poor care. Extreme shrinkage will result in felting. Shrinkage happens when the wool has been exposed to high temperatures. This is why we advise against tumble drying merino wool at all costs. The garment will usually dry over night if hung in a warm room.
Merino garments should be machine washed at a low temperature, not exceeding 30°, if possible on a specialised wool/ hand wash cycle.
Lastly, should your location demand, garments or blankets can also be hand washed at cool temperatures.
Unpleasant odours
Body odour in merino wool is unlikely. It naturally has antibacterial properties that draws moisture (sweat) away from the body and release it. This eliminates the build up of offensive whiffs. If your garment/blanket is 100% merino wool it shouldn't develop any unpleasant odours providing you air it in between wears and keep it clean.
Moth damage
Moth caterpillars (larvae) eat the wool fibres in merino wool causing holes to appear. This typically occurs when merino wool garments are stored away for extended periods. Before storing merino wool we suggest the garment/blanket is clean beforehand. Cedar wood is a good natural deterrent to moths, that's why we have attached two cedar wood balls to each merino wool garment. Lay them between garments in storage.
Otherwise what better excuse to wear your merino wool product and venture into the great outdoors!


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heart shaped oars.
the water ways were extraordinarily peaceful. the slight splash of the oar, the gentle wind made it ever so easy to fall into the loveliest daydream. we would slide through the water and in the distance we would see another shikara arrive. the dude in the shikara: o so friendly, making pleasant conversation, genuinely interested in our well being… all this prior to flashing open his wares; either flowers or jewellery or papier marche or perfumes or even groceries to our houseboats. they would hard_sell the life out of their wares, i guess the were really desperate but really it was quite irritating. just like telemarketers, these men had their never-give-up attitude, their fake accents, their constant barraging. mr wonderful [the flower guy] had cool sayings painted on his boat but even he was just like the rest. hmmph.
we decided to go for the sunrise lake market that has local farmers bartering vegetables and fruit with each other in the middle of the lake. we had to get up at 5 [in the bloody cold] and ride in the our shikara towards the spot. as the sun rose you could see the mountians surrounding the lake and it was really pretty.
the actual market was so-so; it was not quite as special as we expected to be. there were just as many sleepy tourists in their own shikharas and our telemarketers [vultures] as there were locals doing their veggie barters. the market even continueses in winter when the lake freezes up and the temperature is -25 degrees, crazy!
our shikhara rower proved to be quite the rockstar of shikhara rowers as he made kashmiri kahwa [yummy chai!] right there and then. we were the envy of all the tourists. later he the proceeded to rip a few extra hundreds from the initial decided amount, so that left a bad taste.


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Recommended Expat Blogs: Mexico City
Everybody who has spent time in a different country knows that expat life is not quite like anything else in the world. The confusion of the first few days and weeks, the slow, but steady process of acclimation, the little peculiarities and quirks that might strike you about your new surroundings: almost any situation you encounter can make for a great story. If you are so inclined and want to blog about it, of course!
Our InterNations recommended blog section features talented expat bloggers from around the world. Their offerings to the blogosphere have been selected for their great entries and high quality, whether they may be funny, informative, interesting, deeply personal or a combination of all of the above.
Let's hear from our featured bloggers in Mexico City:
Jim: Mexico City
One of the greatest differences between my old life in New York and my current one in Mexico is the change of pace. Chilangos (slang for Mexico City resident) are much more relaxed than New Yorkers, less likely to get angry, and walk so much slower! The sense of history here, both Aztec and Spanish, is palpable, and I think that accounts for some of the laid-back attitudes. Time is experienced as a long arc, so why rush? (The phrase 'Time is Money' seems ridiculous here.)
Nicholas: Good Food in Mexico City
One adjustment I've had to make is to the pace of life: I've had to slow down and not rush, as New Yorker's are prone to do. If I don't get on this metro, another will come. And getting used to the idea that social gatherings do not have an "end" time.


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Web design schools have seen great success in the last decade with good reason; even as the economy begins its recovery, enrollments in web design classes continues to rise year after year.
This is a fact that led U.S. News and World report to name web developer jobs as one of the best jobs for 2012; within that genre it is easy to see why web design majors, website masters, and web and graphic design graduates are gaining so much success.
Reports that web design jobs are consistently climbing year after year isn't exactly new news, but it is worth revisiting the trends to see exactly how far the discipline has come in the last couple of years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that the nation should continue to expect growth, projecting a 21% increase in jobs for web developers and web designers between 2010 and 2020; far exceeding the average growth rate of other careers in the country.
Web developers earned almost $80,000 on average in 2010 and the top 10% of those earned $119,000. On the lower end of the spectrum, even those with basic web design school training and no development education were earning more than $40,000 a year.
So, where was the work for web design and developer school graduates? Interestingly, the U.S. News and World Report says that web design graduates can hit a sweet spot in their income brackets working in the industrial complex. Developers and designers working in metal manufacturing, railway transportation, and semiconductor manufacturing made the most money in the last couple of years.
There is certainly no shortage of opportunity out there, but web design school graduates are well-advised to be prepared to relocate to an area where their skills are needed. The report also says that web design and development jobs for school graduates are most plentiful in San Jose and San Francisco, CA; and Trenton-Swing, NJ.


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First laid out as a public garden in 1880, this small park was originally formed from the churchyard of St Botolph Aldersgate, later extended with two other adjacent churchyards, and purchased by public subscription in 1900. Its name derives from its popularity with workers from the nearby Post Office.
The highlight is artist G.F. Watts' extraordinary 1899 memorial shelter with glazed plaques commemorating the heroic deeds of ordinary men, women and children who lost their lives saving others. Other features include a goldfish pond and fountain, as well as flowerbeds and a fine collection of tree ferns and other exotic species.


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It's Bad, Saints Lose 5-4 to Railcats, Near EliminationST. PAUL, MN August 30, 2012
It's Bad, Saints Lose 5-4 to Railcats, Near Elimination
August 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM
GARY, IN (August 30, 2012) – Michael Jackson was honored in his hometown on Thursday night at U.S. Steel Yard as his children Prince, Paris and Blanket were in attendance. The Saints may have had a blanket put over their playoff chances after losing their second consecutive one run game 5-4 to the Gary SouthShore Railcats. The Winnipeg Goldeyes lost for the second consecutive evening, but the Saints failed to capitalize and remain 3.0 back of the Wild Card with just four to play.
The Saints carried a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning and with Saints ace Robert Coe giving up just two hits through the first six innings things looked good. In the seventh, however, Chris Carrara reached on a bunt single with one out. Carrara stole second and with two outs Adam Klein dumped a single into right field scoring Carrara and tying the game at two. Coe left the game with the left-hander Mike Massaro coming to the plate. Lefty Taylor Sinclair came out of the bullpen and Massaro dropped a bunt down. Sinclair couldn't field it cleanly and Massaro reached on the single. Billy Spottiswood came on in relief for the Saints and he walked Brian Kolb to load the bases. Ryan Babineau hit a two-run single to right-center giving the Railcats a 4-2 lead. Coe went 6.2 innings allowing three runs on four hits while walking six and striking out a career high nine, but failing in his second attempt to tie the single-season franchise record for wins with 12.
The Saints found a way to tie it in the top of the eighth. Adam Frost singled against Railcats starter Stephen Hiscock with one out. Hiscock left the game for Dexter Carter who had not allowed a home run all season. That was until Willie Cabrera stepped to the plate and crushed a two-run homer to left, his 12th of the season, tying the game at four.
In the bottom of the eighth the Railcats regained the lead. Zac Mitchell led off by reaching on a fielding error by first baseman Ole Sheldon. He was sacrificed to second. Carrara's infield single to third moved Mitchell to third and David Cooper followed with an RBI single to left that proved to be the difference.
Coe began the game for the Saints by striking out the first five Railcats he faced and the only run he gave up before the seventh was in the second when he walked Mitchell with two outs and Trevor Willis tripled him home.
The Saints jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first when Jim Rapoport led off the game with a single to right-center. With two outs Sheldon singled him to second and Bourquin singled him home.
With the score tied at one in the third Bourquin came up with another two out RBI single. With two outs Cabrera reached on an error by third baseman Brian Kolb, Sheldon was hit by a pitch and Bourquin singled him home to give the Saints a 2-1 lead.
The same two teams meet in the finale of the four game series on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. The Saints send RHP Anthony Claggett (7-4, 5.07) to the mound against Railcats LHP Jon Gulbransen (4-1, 3.47). The game will not be on radio, but can be heard on saintsbaseball.com courtesy of Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network.


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Evergreen trees and shrubs create shady conditions. If you have a cluster of large conifers, that shade may be very deep. Broad-leaved evergreens usually allow dappled or partial sun through their branches. Large plants can also draw a substantial amount of moisture from the soil. While some plants are considered shade plants, they may not be drought-tolerant. When choosing plants to place under evergreens, evaluate both light and moisture levels.
Shade-Loving Shrubs
Sweet box (Sarcococca) is a smaller shrub for dry shade. It has thick, glossy leaves, black or red berries and tiny white flowers. Though small, these flowers exude a sweet perfume during the month of February.
An underused shrub for shade is mountain laurel (Kalmia). This 3- to 5-foot shrub needs rich acidic soil and summer water. The blooms of mountain laurel look like little cup-shaped kaleidoscopes and are routinely white, pink and red.
Rhododendron and azalea are great choices for moist shade. Keep in mind that they need at least dappled sun to bloom well. The best place for them is at the edge of evergreen trees.
Some other good choices are Japanese aucuba, which comes in an exotic green variety or several gold-speckled varieties. Dwarf skimmia is a small broad-leaf evergreen shrub. Skimmia produces white flower clusters and bright red berries. It will only produce berries if a male and female plant are placed close together.
Shade-Loving Perennials
Hellebores are the best winter-blooming perennials for dry shade. They hold their cup-shaped blooms from late winter until spring. The shiny evergreen foliage looks good throughout the summer.
Hosta is one of the best foliage plants for dry shade. There are tiny ground-cover hostas and larger 3-foot hostas. Many have striped leaves in shades of green and blue with yellow and white variegation. Hostas have white or purple flowers that bloom during the summer.
Another versatile group of perennials are the coral bells (Heuchera). These perennial plants come in a large variety of foliage colors. The most popular are the red- to purple-leaved varieties. Coral bells can be found with peach, chartreuse and nearly black foliage. The flower spikes are either white or red. Other good perennials to try are bergenia, primrose, trillium, violet and bleeding heart.
Ground Covers for Shade
Some ground-covers do well under evergreens. Salal (Galtheria shallon) is one of the best evergreen ground-covers. It develops white urn-shaped blooms in spring followed by black edible berries. The berries are mealy, so they are more popular with wildlife than humans. Bishops hat (Epimedium) has small mottled heart-shaped leaves held on wiry stems. Depending on the variety they will have white, red, pink or yellow hat-like flowers. Wild ginger (Asarum) has thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and unusual burgundy flowers in spring.
Ferns are a lush addition under evergreens. Some require more moisture than others, so choose them according to your soil conditions. Ferns in the Polystichum genus do very well in dry shade. These include Western sword fern, Korean rock fern, soft shield fern, Alaskan fern and Japanese tassle fern.
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Latest studies have verified that older drivers are more inclined than any other drivers to be in auto accidents.
Some states are now requiring driving tests for elderly or for folks who have been in three or more mishaps in one year, mandatory. This is because senior drivers are more inclined to either being injured or killed. Statistics show, our aging loved ones are more frequently in hazardous or fatal wrecks than any other ages. The only sensible way to efficiently ensure that the unsafe drivers are off the roads is for them to be obligated to take a test to see who should and who shouldn't be driving. Some see this as inequity, while some others see it as a peace of mind and a way to know for sure that their loved one will be safe while on the road. Many people, especially those with senior family members, are already aware of the probable hazards.
An amazing alternative for keeping your senior parent or loved one safe is to use a home care agency that furnishes transportation. Home care agencies not only make available transportation but more importantly they provide the chance for seniors to keep their independence. This also prevents seclusion and allows them to continue to get around to their own doctor appointments as well as run their own errands.
You will find quite a few different ways to find out how to get assistance in your community. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging. If they do not offer transportation, they can help you find more information in order to find someone who does. There are also door-to-door services in most areas and driver volunteers. The door-to-door service do require you to call and give them notice on what your plans are but this may offer the most range of flexibility.
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First of all, apologies for not blogging last week. I've been simultaneously editing two books, and paid work took over a bit, culminating in me realising at midnight on Friday that it was probably a little late to be thinking about what to post twelve hours ago.
This week's post/rant is called 'Spell it however you like – it's still wrong'.
Why, oh why do some companies give themselves a name that sounds perfectly reasonable, but is spelt in a 'unique' way? I know it's easier to potentially trademark a name further down the line if no one else uses that spelling, and that people can still understand what's meant, but we're not back at primary school learning phonics.
I'm thinking here of pack leaders like Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Bratz dolls (I particularly dislike 'Slurpee', but that's not so much a misspelling as a horrible word), although there are plenty of places out there who present a challenge to accepted orthographic standards.
Take 'Krazy', for example. I just googled the word and found one of the top hits to be a company named Krazy Kool Kastles, who hire out bouncy castles in Northern Ireland. I bet they don't abbreviate their name very often. (Returning to Krispy Kreme for a moment, at least their Hull branch had the sense to drop its 'KKK Wednesdays'.)
Just the first three pages of Google bring up Krazy Playdays (soft play centre), Krazy Horse (motorcycle shop), Krazy Kat (theatre group), Krazy Kev's (magician and balloon modeller), Krazy About Pizza (take a wild guess), Latin Krazy (dance teaching) and Krazy K9s (dog training). They're so crazy that they shun the curly c!
It's also interesting to me that when I just googled the name of a company that used to be known as 'Wonderous Ink' (and which used to have a list of FAQs on its website, one of which was a long explanation of how 'wonderous' was an older and well-established spelling of 'wondrous') that it has now changed its name to Wondrous Ink. I guess they got sick of all the Facebook and Twitter comments they were receiving about the company name, but they'll never manage to erase the Google Images search results that clearly show the older (and incorrect) spelling (shown below). Which is a shame, because their books look lovely. The Internet elephant has a very long memory.
I could probably go on for hours and trawl the Internet for more examples, but let me leave you with my favourite example, and the one which triggered the thought for this week: QwinnT'Sentiel Beauty. The name caught my eye when the company car was parked next door, and no matter how many times I reread it, I find it virtually impossible to commit the 'correct' name to memory. I know 'quintessential' is quite a tricky word to spell, but surely easier than 'qwinnt'sentiel'? They may provide a fantastic service – I'm not doubting that for a moment – but I find the fact that I can't spell their name really off-putting. And this company is a reseller of Younique cosmetic products, a name which really makes me cringe (although I guess that's more a matter of personal taste, as spellegance no doubt is to some people)!
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Monday, 1 February 2010
South-African dance
In 2010 the World Cup takes place in South Africa.
The cultural centre of Bruges takes this events to tell all the people of Bruges about the milenium goals.. These are eight concrete international commitments to deal with
the main global problems (poverty, education, health, employment) till 2015.
From January 11 to July 11, 2010,there are numerous activities
organized in Bruges. Our students had a South African dance initiation.
On a pleasant, cheerful and relaxed way,
the students come in touch with the "jive" of the South African
dance. They explore not only themselves but also
another continent. With non-everyday movements
inspired by the rich South African dance style,
their own creations cama a life ...
TILY had a very funny, but tiring afternoon.
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SWEATER: Target / PANTS: ASOS / BOOTS: Jane.com (similar here) / BAG: Charming Charlie / SUNGLASSES: Karen Walker / EARRINGS: Charming Charlie (similar here) / LIPS: Birthday Suit by Tarte
Here is my second outfit to wear to on Thanksgiving! I have been loving 'winter whites'. Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day?
Since I have been loving this sweater from Target, I have been wearing it non stop! Does anyone else wear the same outfit/sweater a million days in a row when they find something they love so much? I really need one in every color.
An oversized sweater and over the knee boots are a great, easy way to dress for the holidays. You can also wear this with ankle boots, or a cute jacket if it is a little chilly! Anyone else exciting for all the delicious food next week?
This year we are spending Thanksgiving with my in-laws. We switch off every year with each others families and it is always so fun! What are you all doing for the holidays?


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Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Spindle, The Shuttle, and The Needle.....in honor of National Craft Month1 comments Posted by La, Storyteller/Storysinger at 4:52 AM
The Spindle, The Shuttle, and The Needle
There was once a girl whose father and mother died while she was still a little child. All alone, in a small house at the end of the village, dwelt her godmother, who supported herself by spinning, weaving, and sewing.
The old woman took the forlorn child to live with her, kept her to her work, and educated her in all that is good.
When the girl was fifteen years old, the old woman became ill, called the child to her bedside, and said, "Dear daughter, I feel my end drawing near. I leave you the little house, which will protect you from wind and weather, and my spindle, shuttle, and needle, with which you can earn your bread."
Then she laid her hands on the girl's head, blessed her, and said, "Only preserve the love of God in your heart, and all will go well with you."
Thereupon she closed her eyes, and when she was laid in the earth, the maiden followed the coffin, weeping bitterly, and paid her the last mark of respect.
And now the maiden lived quite alone in the little house, and was industrious, and spun, wove, and sewed, and the blessing of the good old woman was on all that she did.
It seemed as if the flax in the room increased of its own accord, and whenever she wove a piece of cloth or carpet, or had made a shirt, she at once found a buyer who paid her amply for it, so that she was in want of nothing, and even had something to share with others.
About this time, the son of the king was traveling about the country looking for a bride. He was not to choose a poor one, and did not want to have a rich one.
So he said, "She shall be my wife who is the poorest, and at the same time the richest."
When he came to the village where the maiden dwelt, he inquired, as he did wherever he went, who was the richest and also the poorest girl in the place. They first named the richest. The poorest, they said, was the girl who lived in the small house quite at the end of the village.
The rich girl was sitting in all her splendor before the door of her house, and when the prince approached her, she got up, went to meet him, and made him a low curtsy. He looked at her, said nothing, and rode on.
When he came to the house of the poor girl, she was not standing at the door, but sitting in her little room. He stopped his horse, and saw through the window, on which the bright sun was shining, the girl sitting at her spinning-wheel, busily spinning. She looked up, and when she saw that the prince was looking in, she blushed all over her face, let her eyes fall, and went on spinning.
I do not know whether, just at that moment, the thread was quite even, but she went on spinning until the king's son had ridden away again. Then she went to the window, opened it, and said, "It is so warm in this room", and she looked after him as long as she could distinguish the white feathers in his hat.
Then she sat down to work again in her room and went on with her spinning, and a saying which the old woman had often repeated when she was sitting at her work, came into her mind, and she sang these words to herself "Spindle, my spindle, haste, haste thee away, and here to my house bring the wooer, I pray."
And what do you think happened?
The spindle sprang out of her hand in an instant, and out of the door, and when, in her astonishment, she got up and looked after it, she saw that it was dancing out merrily into the open country, and drawing a shining gold thread after it. Before long, it had entirely vanished from her sight.
As she had now no spindle, the girl took the weaver's shuttle in her hand, sat down to her loom, and began to weave. The spindle, however, danced continually onwards, and just as the thread came to an end, reached the prince.
"What do I see," he cried, "the spindle certainly wants to show me the way, turned his horse about, and rode back with the golden thread."
The girl however, was sitting at her work singing, "Shuttle, my shuttle, weave well this day, and guide the wooer to me, I pray."
Immediately the shuttle sprang out of her hand and out by the door. Before the threshold, however, it began to weave a carpet which was more beautiful than the eyes of man had ever yet beheld. Lilies and roses blossomed on both sides of it, and on a golden ground in the center green branches ascended, under which bounded hares and rabbits, stags and deer stretched their heads in between them, brightly-colored birds were sitting in the branches above, they lacked nothing but the gift of song. The shuttle leapt hither and thither, and everything seemed to grow of its own accord.
As the shuttle had run away, the girl sat down to sew. She held the needle in her hand and sang, "Needle, my needle, sharp-pointed and fine, prepare for the wooer this house of mine."
Then the needle leapt out of her fingers, and flew everywhere about the room as quick as lightning. It was just as if invisible spirits were working, it covered tables and benches with green cloth in an instant, and the chairs with velvet, and hung the windows with silken curtains. Hardly had the needle put in the last stitch than the maiden saw through the window the white feathers of the prince, whom the spindle had brought thither by the golden thread.
He alighted, stepped over the carpet into the house, and when he entered the room, there stood the maiden in her poor garments, but she shone out from within them like a rose surrounded by leaves.
"You are the poorest and also the richest", said he to her. "Come with me, you shall be my bride."
She did not speak, but she gave him her hand. Then he gave her a kiss, led her forth, lifted her on to his horse, and took her to the royal castle, where the wedding was solemnized with great rejoicings.
The spindle, shuttle, and needle were preserved in the treasure-chamber, and held in great honor.
written by the Brothers Grimm
Labels: Brothers Grimm, Crafts, Creativity, Fairytale, Folktale, Sewing, Spinning, Weaving
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Pick (Plant?) a Flower Day....the story of Echo and Narcissus0 comments Posted by La, Storyteller/Storysinger at 8:17 PM
Today, March 12th is "Pick a Flower Day"...hmmm or maybe that's "Plant a Flower Day" (whichever!).
Anyway, in honor of this day, I thought I would find a story about a flower.
There's nothin' like a good greek myth.
By the way the official flower for March is the Daffodil.
Daffodil lore:
While daffodils can be taken to say, "My fond hopes have been dashed by your behavior," they mostly say, "You're the only one. The sun is always shining when I'm with you."
As a spring flower that blossoms when the sun begins to shine, it expresses the joy one has when in the presence of one's partner, signifying love, regard, and respect.
A woman giving daffodils to a man has noticed that he is chivalrous.
Echo was a beautiful nymph, fond of the woods and hills, where she devoted herself to woodland sports. She was a favourite of Diana, and attended her in the chase. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. One day Juno was seeking her husband, who, she had reason to fear, was amusing himself among the nymphs. Echo by her talk contrived to detain the goddess till the nymphs made their escape. When Juno discovered it, she passed sentence upon Echo in these words: "You shall forfeit the use of that tongue with which you have cheated me, except for that one purpose you are so fond of- reply. You shall still have the last word, but no power to speak first."
This nymph saw Narcissus, a beautiful youth, as he pursued the chase upon the mountains. She loved him and followed his footsteps. O how she longed to address him in the softest accents, and win him to converse! but it was not in her power. She waited with impatience for him to speak first, and had her answer ready. One day the youth, being separated from his companions, shouted aloud, "Who's here?" Echo replied, "Here." Narcissus looked around, but seeing no one, called out, "Come." Echo answered, "Come." As no one came, Narcissus called again, "Why do you shun me?" Echo asked the same question. "Let us join one another," said the youth. The maid answered with all her heart in the same words, and hastened to the spot, ready to throw her arms about his neck. He started back, exclaiming, "Hands off! I would rather die than you should have me!" "Have me," said she; but it was all in vain. He left her, and she went to hide her blushes in the recesses of the woods. From that time forth she lived in caves and among mountain cliffs. Her form faded with grief, till at last all her flesh shrank away. Her bones were changed into rocks and there was nothing left of her but her voice. With that she is still ready to reply to any one who calls her, and keeps up her old habit of having the last word.
Narcissus's cruelty in this case was not the only instance. He shunned all the rest of the nymphs, as he had done poor Echo. One day a maiden who had in vain endeavored to attract him uttered a prayer that he might some time or other feel what it was to love and meet no return of affection. The avenging goddess heard and granted the prayer.
There was a clear fountain, with water like silver, to which the shepherds never drove their flocks, nor the mountain goats resorted, nor any of the beasts of the forests; neither was it defaced with fallen leaves or branches; but the grass grew fresh around it, and the rocks sheltered it from the sun. Hither came one day the youth, fatigued with hunting, heated and thirsty. He stooped down to drink, and saw his own image in the water; he thought it was some beautiful water-spirit living in the fountain. He stood gazing with admiration at those bright eyes, those locks curled like the locks of Bacchus or Apollo, the rounded cheeks, the ivory neck, the parted lips, and the glow of health and exercise over all. He fell in love with himself. He brought his lips near to take a kiss; he plunged his arms in to embrace the beloved object. It fled at the touch, but returned again after a moment and renewed the fascination. He could not tear himself away; he lost all thought of food or rest. while he hovered over the brink of the fountain gazing upon his own image.
He talked with the supposed spirit: "Why, beautiful being, do you shun me? Surely my face is not one to repel you. The nymphs love me, and you yourself look not indifferent upon me. When I stretch forth my arms you do the same; and you smile upon me and answer my beckonings with the like." His tears fell into the water and disturbed the image. As he saw it depart, he exclaimed, "Stay, I entreat you! Let me at least gaze upon you, if I may not touch you." With this, and much more of the same kind, he cherished the flame that consumed him, so that by degrees be lost his colour, his vigour, and the beauty which formerly had so charmed the nymph Echo.
She kept near him, however, and when he exclaimed, "Alas! alas!" she answered him with the same words. He pined away and died; and when his shade passed the Stygian river, it leaned over the boat to catch a look of itself in the waters. The nymphs mourned for him, especially the water-nymphs; and when they smote their breasts Echo smote hers also. They prepared a funeral pile and would have burned the body, but it was nowhere to be found; but in its place a flower, purple within, and surrounded with white leaves, which bears the name and preserves the memory of Narcissus.
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Although this article seems alarming at first, a close reading shows that higher disability rates in Vermont may be related to our low number of uninsured individuals. Vermonters are seeing their healthcare providers, getting a diagnosis, and being connected to programs that can help them at a higher rate than in many other states. This is a testament to the strong social services that we are fortunate to have here.
From VPR.net: Vermont is perennially ranked as one of the healthiest states in the country, but new research has uncovered findings that seem to fly in the face of that distinction. And young adults are leaving the workforce at an alarming rate due to mental and physical disabilities. Read more.


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According to top chef Gordon Ramsay, a duck "is a fantastic bird for a Sunday roast." Since fresh duck is not readily available everywhere, some duck lovers must rely on frozen birds. Poultry must be cooked thoroughly -- a tough task when your duck meat is frozen. The first step in frozen duck preparation is defrosting. You need to have time for thawing and allow the duck ample time to come to room temperature.
Fill a sink nearly full with cold water. Place the packaged frozen duck in the water.
Set a timer for 30 minutes, allowing the duck to rest in the water for the full time. Remove the still-frozen bird.
Drain and refill the sink with cold water and replace the duck. Set your timer again for 30 minutes. Do this until the duck is fully defrosted, 4 to 6 hours before cooking.
Read the packaging to determine how many pounds your bird is. Place the duck in a microwave-safe bowl or tray.
Microwave the duck using the defrost setting according to the bird's weight.
Cook the duck immediately after defrosting in the microwave.
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- Defrost duck breast in the refrigerator overnight. A whole frozen duck will take two days to thaw.
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