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The CCO Service Truck Crane Operator certification (STC) is a subcategory of the CCO Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab (TSS) certification [similar to the CCO Boom Truck—Fixed Cab (BTF) certification] and was developed specifically for the industries that use these smaller machines.
Service truck cranes are identified by their telescopic boom, where the base and mast structure is not integral to the stabilizer/outrigger system. Lifting is typically accomplished via a winch (electric or hydraulic) and its functions (rotation, elevation, telescoping) are either powered or manual. These machines tend to have relatively shorter boom lengths (10–35 ft) and lower capacities (1–7 Tons) as compared to other Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab machines (e.g., Boom Trucks, Carry Deck cranes). Additionally, operations are usually conducted by the use of radio remote or pendant control with the operator standing on the ground following the load. The illustration below shows the components and terminology typically associated with service truck cranes (click on image for larger version; download print-quality PDF).
Please note that the CCO Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab Operator (TSS) and Boom Truck—Fixed Cab (BTF) certifications cover service truck cranes. Operators of service truck cranes who currently possess a TSS or BTF certification are not required to also posses the Service Truck Crane Operator certification. The reverse is not true, however. STC certification is intended only for operators of service truck cranes and not for those who operate larger Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab or Boom Truck—Fixed Cab cranes. To be certified to operate all TSS cranes, candidates must achieve the full TSS certification (Core + TSS specialty written + TSS practical). To be certified to operate all BTF cranes, candidates much achieve the full BTF certification (Core + BTF specialty written +TSS practical taken on a boom truck).
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Complete instructions, exam contents, and candidate applications are also contained in the Candidate Handbook for each program.
Requirements for certification include the following:
NCCCO certification exams are designed for operators who are trained and who currently work in crane operation.
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The Service Truck Crane Operator Written Examination consists of a single comprehensive exam with 70 questions. Candidates are allowed 90 minutes to complete the exam. Please note that candidates for the Service Truck Crane Operator program are not required to take the Mobile Crane Operator Core Exam.
Candidate results are reported as a scaled score, with a score of 70 representing the minimum passing score for this test. Written exam score reports include a strength and weakness report by content domain.
The Service Truck Crane Operator Practical Exam demonstrates crane operation proficiency. It consists of five main tasks that increase progressively in the skill level tested. Skills tested are: inspecting the equipment, hoisting, booming, swinging, following hand signals, and combination (multifunction) operations. Crane operation with load and without load is required.
Both the Practical Examination and the scoring system have been validated and verified by NCCCO's pilot testing program. A score of 70 represents the minimum passing score for Mobile Crane Practical Examinations.
Candidates must pass both the STC Written and Practical Exams within twelve months of each other. Candidates may take their Written and Practical Exams in either order.
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As major-league baseball's trade deadline passed, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd did nothing to help his team, mired in last place of the National League.
As we watch with morbid curiosity to see how low Colorado can go — 90, 95, 100 defeats? — during the remainder of yet another lost season in LoDo, there's one meaningful thing O'Dowd could do.
He could craft a resignation letter and hand it to franchise owner Dick Monfort when the Rockies play their final game Sept. 28.
For 15 years, O'Dowd has served the Rockies loyally, passionately and relentlessly.
O'Dowd is a good baseball man. Please give him a standing ovation for the remarkable World Series run in 2007, a smart trade that netted Carlos Gonzalez and the insight to rescue Justin Morneau from the scrap heap this past offseason.
But are those good deeds enough to make anybody GM for life?
As any good baseball person knows, the best-laid plans in the executive offices at 20th and Blake have not worked in a long time. While mouthing the same tired excuses about the difficulty of playing at altitude, the Rockies are fresh out of meaningful ideas.
While customers flock through the gates at Coors Field, it should also be noted that the work of O'Dowd has alienated some of the best people to have worn a Rockies uniform, from Matt Holliday to Ubaldo Jimenez to Jim Tracy to Troy Tulowitzki.
This madness has to stop.
Monfort, however, does not have the stomach for tough choices.
Rather than call executives on the carpet, Monfort would prefer to spend his time and energy building a party deck.
It's a beautiful party deck in need of a decent reason to cheer.
With a 3-1 loss Thursday to the lowly Chicago Cubs, the Rockies suffered their 64th setback in 108 gutty tries. Yes, an unfairly high number of injuries has hurt this team.
But know what has hurt far worse? Colorado has displayed no ability to draft and develop pitchers, a chronic problem during the course of O'Dowd's lengthy regime.
In 2014, the Rockies have won barely 40 percent of the time. Get this: As an NL expansion team in 1993, the Rockies won a tad more than 41 percent of the time.
In other words, if the Rockies of Jorge De La Rosa, Wilin Rosario and Nolan Arenado met the inaugural squad that featured Andres Galarraga, Dante Bichette and Armando Reynoso in their primes, a best-of-seven series would be too close to call.
That's not exactly progress, by my count.
The Rockies fielded trade offers, but heard none that would have made the club better in 2015, according to assistant general manager Bill Geivett. Isn't it the task of the front office to go out and unearth deals that improve a last-place team?
Manager Walt Weiss wears the agony of every defeat on his face. If the team's best player is frustrated with how the Rockies conduct business, shouldn't every thinking fan share some of Tulowitzki's concerns? In a free-agent market where pitching is always at a premium, De La Rosa can certainly make a pretty penny some place more ERA-friendly than Colorado.
O'Dowd is a man of integrity. Every one of his moves during the past 15 years, whether it was a wasted draft pick or a bargain-basement acquisition that helped a midmarket franchise, were made with the best interests of the Rockies in mind.
O'Dowd is tougher than Monfort, and somebody has to be brave enough to change this franchise's fortunes. Here's betting the Rockies owner can't summon the nerve to fire his general manager.
But O'Dowd does have the strength to do what's best for the Rockies.
Formulate a resignation letter, deliver it to Monfort and tell Colorado thanks for everything.


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1. What is an Internet auction?
An auction in which bids are transmitted and received electronically through the Internet using a computer and a web browser.
2. How is it different from an in-person tax sale?
Prior to the internet sale, bidders congregated in a large room and called out their bids to the auctioneer in a process lasting more than a month. An Internet sale allows this process to be handled electronically. Each bidder will use a personal ID and Password to log on to the web site and enter bids for individual tax certificates.
3. What equipment or software do I need to be able to participate?
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5. How can I learn more about how to use the auction website?
BidMiamiDade.com features an interactive demo. In order to view the demo, log in with your ID and password, and click "Auction Demo" on the Auction Selections page. The instructions are designed to lead users through the auction process.
6. What are the advantages of an Internet tax sale?
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Easy access to underlying property and tax information from multiple public sources.
Bids can be submitted in the comfort and privacy of the user's home or office.
An extended time frame during which the bidder can submit and review bids. A bidder does not have to worry about being heard by an auctioneer.
Unofficial results from an auction can be viewed immediately after the auction is over.
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Substantial savings of time and money.
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9. When are my bids due?
Bids can be submitted on the web site once the Advertised List is published on the Internet, usually in early May. Bids can be withdrawn or altered at any point up to the closing of the Batch.
10. What is Proxy bidding?
It is a form of competitive sale in which bidders input the minimum interest rate they are willing to accept for each certificate they would like to purchase. At the close of each batch, the auction system, acting as an electronic agent for each bidder, compares minimum acceptable rates entered by all bidders for each individual certificate. When there is more than one bidder, the final bids consist of the minimum rates entered by all bidders except the winner, whose final bid will be equal to the second lowest minimum rate minus 0.25%, unless there is a bid at 0%, in which case the winner will be awarded at 0%.
In the case of a tie at the winning bid rate, the system awards to one of the tie bidders through a random selection process using a random number generator.
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Certificates that receive no bids will be struck to the county at 18%.
11. What happens if the delinquent taxes are paid after my bid is submitted but before the batch closes?
The Tax Collector will accept payments through the beginning of the sale on June 1 so it is possible that you may have entered a bid for an item that eventually is not offered for sale. The website is updated daily to reflect all payments received. If the payment was received prior to the start of the sale, the certificate is canceled, winning bids on certificates for which taxes have been paid, either before or after a batch closes, will be invalidated and winning bidders will receive a credit to the unused portion of their budget or a refund.
12. How do I submit my security deposit and pay for certificates purchased?
Security deposits and certificate purchases will be paid via ACH (Automated Clearinghouse) debit.
Pursuant Miami-Dade County Administrative Order 4-86 and Section 68.065, Florida Statutes, returned payments shall be subject to an administrative fee of up to five percent (5%) of the returned payment (minimum $25.00). If your payment is returned for any reason, a 5% penalty will be due when you make a replacement payment. Payments may be returned for issues including, but not limited to, the entry of incorrect account information or non-sufficient funds. Please verify that your account is eligible for ACH debit and the account information is correct before you authorize payment.
13. What is an ACH Debit?
An ACH debit is an electronic funds transfer from your bank account, initiated by the Tax Collector with your prior authorization. For more information on ACH, please visit the NACHA, the Electronic Payments Association at
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After the last batch closes the Tax Collector will balance and review the results of the sale. The Tax Collector will send notice to each buyer of awarded certificates on
June 3, 2019.
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Buyers will also be sent an electronic version of the letter on the same date.
15. What happens if I fail to pay the balance within the period indicated?
If payment is not received within the specified time frame, all certificates awarded will be canceled and offered for resale and deposit is forfeited.
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In either case, any unused portion(s) of the deposit will be refunded by check or ACH to your bank account.
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The Larimer Humane Society recently rescued 10 llamas that escaped a broken fence after an animal control officer was able to herd them into a one-acre enclosure.
At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, animal control officer Jason Downs responded to a report of llamas at large in the area of Spring Glade Road, as called in to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office by neighbors of the owner.
"When I first arrived on scene, I made contact with the informant," Downs said. "I learned that the llamas were down the road in a big herd."
Downs saw the herd approaching him, so he used his vehicle to push them to pasture away from Devil's Backbone.
"Ten llamas is kind of hard for a single person," he said.
A neighbor saw Downs at work and helped out with his vehicle, and Downs got on foot to continue herding the llamas. Another neighbor gave Downs permission to use an enclosed pasture to house the llamas until the owner was contacted.
"I was worried about getting kicked or spit on," Downs said, adding that he had to work with the herd leader as he corralled them. "He would confront me a bit, and I would back away. I was getting too close to the herd."
Downs spent nearly one hour on the call, and then returned to the Humane Society to locate the owner. A brand inspector, affiliated with the Department of Agriculture, identified the owner from the llamas' branding.
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 8:26 pm
Post subject: Recipe File: Buffalo Chicken Chili
I love spicy buffalo chicken wings. I also love chili. And yes, I love to cook too. So when the company I work for (Boeing) presented a chili cook-off contest a while back, I took the challenge to heart (and the drawing board!). There are a few versions of buffalo chicken chili circulating the web, but I came up with a variation that I think adds much more texture, intense flavor, and plenty of heat while minimizing the labor and time. And best of all, this chili recipe is quite healthy. (Oh, and I won the cook-off with this chili.)
I did follow the traditional "Texas" style of chili making and did not include beans. This recipe is very thick, savory, and meaty. One of my variations is to use two types of chicken meat for added flavor and texture. I use the traditional ground chicken, and I also include whole shredded chicken from a store bought rotisserie chicken. If you prefer beans in your chili, please feel free to add them (I think pinto beans would be very good). I included plenty of aromatics (vegetables) cooked until soft and brown, and a good dose of Louisiana hot pepper sauce for heat. The addition of beer adds some flavor but mostly assist in deglazing the pan which is very important in this recipe since I recommend cooking this chili in a stainless steel pan (do not use a non-stick pan) in order to generate lots of those yummy brown bits (fond) that stick to the bottom of the pan (which is always a good thing!).
Starting with a store bought rotisserie chicken, shred the chicken from the bones (discarding the skin), and temporarily store the meat in a bowl. If you feel the need to roast your own chicken go for it, but in this case, I think a store bought roasted chicken saves lots of time and energy.
Some people (like my daughter) prefer to opt for larger cuts of meat and cut the chicken into cubes rather than shred. This option is up to you. I prefer the shredded meat because it adds a thicker texture to the chili, and also adds more surface area to blend with sauce.
For the aromatics (vegetables), start with 2 carrots, 3 celery stalks, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 medium onion.
The addition of diced jalapeño pepper(s) is optional for extra heat.
Cut the vegetables into a fine dice.
(Discard the seeds of the red bell pepper.)
Once again, the fine dice adds more surface area to the chili, which adds a more thicker texture, and richer flavor when sautéed.
Next, mince 5 cloves of garlic.
For the spices, you will need 2 Tbs of Chili Powder, 3 tsp of ground cumin, and 1 tsp of ground coriander.
Add additional spices (plus salt and pepper) as your taste desires when the chili is completed.
Finally you will need one 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes, one 15 oz. can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of Louisiana cayenne hot pepper sauce (give or take), and one 12 oz bottle of beer for deglazing the pan.
Start by cooking the ground chicken meat in a med-high heatedpan with a little olive oil.
I prefer a stainless steel pan so that the meat will form little browned bits (called fond) that will stick to the bottom of the pan and provide lots of concentrated flavor later on.
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
Make sure the meat gets good and brown (Browning = Flavor).
When the meat is cooked, reserve the chicken for later use.
Use the same pan to brown the vegetables in the next step, in order to get the browned bits released from the bottom of the pan.
Add 3 Tbs of butter to the pan and cook the vegetables over med-high heat, for at least 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft, tender, and the onions start to brown.
Once again, add some salt (and/or pepper).
With a wooden spoon, scrape up all of the brown bits from the cooked meat which will add intense flavor to the chili.
Browning equals flavor, so do not rush this step.
Note the brown bottom on the stainless steel pan when you are finished cooking the meat and vegetables. This is pure flavor!
The beer will be used to deglaze the pan, and add this concentrated flavor to the chili.
Add the cooked chicken and vegetables back to the pan and clear a spot in the center of the pan to cook the spices for 30 seconds.
Add about 1 Tbs of olive oil to the center of the pan then add the garlic and spices. Stir around and cook for about 30 seconds.
At this point, the bottom of the pan will be very brown with food and spices sticking.
Add 12oz of a good beer to the pan and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan, and dissolve all of the brown bits stuck on the bottom.
Finally add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and hot sauce.
Simmer to the desired thickness that you prefer.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add additional spices if desired.
Garnish with your favorite condiments.
I prefer sour cream, chopped green onions, and served with a warm bread stick.}?>
Buffalo Chicken Chili
(serves 6)
1 Tbs. (15 mL) olive oil
saute until browned
simmer 5 min
simmer 15 min or until thickened
1 lb. (450 g) ground chicken
salt & pepper
2 Tbs. (30 g) unsalted butter
saute until soft
3 celery ribs
chop fine
2 carrots
1 medium onion
1 red bell pepper
5 garlic cloves
toast 30 in pan
2 Tbs. (15 g) chili powder
2 tsp. (4 g) ground cumin
1 tsp. (2 g) ground coriander
1 Tbs. (15 mL) olive oil
1 rotisserie chicken
shred meat
12 oz. (355 mL) beer (good micro brew)
1/2 cup (120 mL) cayenne pepper hot sauce
15 oz. can (425 g) tomato sauce
14.5-oz. (410 g) can diced tomatoes
salt & pepper
12 oz. (355 mL) beer
drink while chili simmers
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 9:12 pm
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This recipe sounds just great !
Though I have a couple of questions if you don't mind.
First : do you have any idea of how much meat you eventually get from a "standard" (roasted) chiken ?
Second : Any replacement idea for the Hot Sauce (fresh chili maybe ?)
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:55 pm
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In regards to your first question, some rough guidelines for a "standard" roasted chicken size are:
One rotisserie chicken will give you about 4 cups of shredded chicken, both white and dark meat (no skin). The typical chicken translates into about 12 ounces of light meat and 8 ounces of dark meat (no skin), which gives you a total of:
* 1,037 calories
* 166 g protein
* 0 g carbohydrate
* 34 g fat
* 10.4 g saturated fat
* 13.7 g monounsaturated fat
* 8.2 g polyunsaturated fat
* 505 mg cholesterol
* 0 g fiber
* 451 mg sodium (unless some sodium is added to season the chicken before roasting)
* 30% calories from fat
Keep in mind, that there is probably about a +/- 20% error on this, given the different sizes available, and you can easily increase or decrease the amount of chicken for this recipe, though you may need more tomato sauce if you add more.
For the hot sauce replacement, there are many things you could use. Your typical Louisiana hot sauce is very HOT, but you could water it down, or better yet use a salsa of your choice. Even the Heinz chili sauce that comes in a bottle is pretty tame, but tasty. My advice would be to start with less of whatever you use, and add more until you get the heat you are looking for.
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:22 am
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Thanks for this very complete answer.
Though for the hot sauce replacement I should say I wasn't as concerned by "heat" than by the fact that hot sauces of any kind are a bit hard to find around here (france that is).
But salsa might be easier to get ...
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Kelly H
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:07 pm
Post subject: substitution for beer
I think my husband, an engineer and a fan of all things spicy, will love this recipe. For religious reasons I need a substitution for the beer. In most dishes I have used beef broth. I was wondering, since this is a chicken dish, if chicken broth can be used instead of beer.
Thanks, Kelly
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Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 10:05 am
Post subject: substitution for beer
While beer is a natural product for deglazing (a combination of acid and alcohol), you can most certainly use any liquid with a little more scrubbing effort...like chicken stock or even water.
Wine would also work.
Keep in mind, the alcohol content will be evaporated in the way it is cooked off in this recipe.
Vinegar (a strong acid) also makes a nice deglazing agent, and adds some nice flavor. A nice white wine or champagne vinegar, diluted with some water, would act as a nice deglazing agent for flavor instead of beer in this recipe.
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Joe Healy
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 1:14 pm
Post subject: Buffalo Chicken Chili
I like the idea of adding pinto beans. Can you help me with the deatails? Canned or fresh, when to add, etc.
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:48 pm
Post subject: substituting beans
Pinto beans would work well, or if you wanted a south western flare you could use black beans as well.
For simplicity, you could just use the pre-cooked beans in a can, and add as many as you wish. If you do this, be sure to drain off that "goo" that the beans are soaked in when they come out of a can (that's nasty stuff!). Just use a strainer to do this. Since canned beans are pre-cooked, you would add them at the very end. You would also have to add some additional tomato sauce and/or water since the beans are starchy and would thicken up the chili (which is already fairly thick).
Or, if your a purist, you could soak the uncooked beans over night, and/or cook them per the instructions they come with, then add them at the end.
I think the black beans would give this chili some nice color contrast.
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:34 pm
Post subject: Sounds Delicious!
Been reading this blog for a while and have been using a lot of the information and recipes you've posted. Thanks for all the good work, keep it up!
I'll definitely be trying this recipe out soon and will let you know how it goes!
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Joe Healy
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:57 am
Post subject: substituting beans
thanks for the feedback re beans. I especially like the idea of the color contrast with the black beans.
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:31 am
Post subject: So not Buffalo
This is SO NOT Buffalo Chicken Chili - You absolutely cannot substitute the hot sauce if you're going to call this "Buffalo" anything. As a matter of fact, it can't be anything other than Frank's Red Hot. You're also missing a fair amount more butter, not for cooking vegetables in, just as part of the sauce. Tomatoes don't belong anywhere near Buffalo sauce. Neither do all those chili spices, coriander, cumin, but I guess without them it wouldn't be chili. Unholy bastardization, xP
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:27 pm
Post subject: so not buffalo
Well now hang on there a second Buffalo cowboy... you stated:
>As a matter of fact, you can't use anything other than Frank's Red Hot.
Now scroll up to the recipe, and take a look at the picture that has the Hot Sauce in it. It is in fact "FRANKS RED HOT" (thank you... thank you very much)
My point was that some people may like to use something with less heat. And we can allow that.... can't we?
In regards to the butter, I know what your saying. Authentic buffalo wings are dripping with butter and Franks hot sauce. Ok... my bad. I tried to make this recipe a little more healthy. Give it a try... I think you'll see a good compromise. If not, you can "Paula Dean-ize" your version, and add 4 sticks of butter to your pan.... enjoy.
sigh... always a tough guy in the crowd! LOL
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:51 pm
Post subject: Crock Pot
I am setting up a chili cook off in my office (also a bunch of engineers)and I found this recipe...can I just throw the finished product into a crock pot to keep it warm all day at the office or would that make all the vegies get mooshy? How did you keep it warm at your office cook-off?
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:18 am
Post subject: Fantastic
Absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing. We substituted chicken stock for beer, blended the veggies a bit after they were cooked (and the tomatoes prior to their addition) as one of us around here isn't a fan of veggie "chunks", and added a drained can of kidney beans about 5 minutes before finishing. This is now our go-to chili recipe.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:44 pm
Post subject: How did you keep it warm at your office cook-off?
A crock pot works just great, that's what I did. Just make sure to give it a good stir from time to time while it is being kept warm.
I recently made this again and added canned black beans (drain the goo from them in the can), and it was really good. I think sweet corn could also be added for color contrast and flavor.
Good luck.
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Dermalogica Skin Purifying wipes, $18; dermalogica.com.
The dry shampoo dilemma.
Here's a trick from stylist Peter Gray: Massage a few drops of a liquid clarifying shampoo into dry strands before you shower and lather up (like this one from Neutrogena). Also, limit dry shampoo to one to two applications between washings, says N.Y.C. stylist Kattia Solano. Any more and "you'll get a buildup of oil and powder."
Neutrogena Anti-Residue shampoo, $6; drugstore.com.
I never know how much to tip.
I always smudge my polish.
To fix the smudge, dab the pad of your index finger in non-acetone remover (be careful not to get any on your nail!). "Lightly sweep it over the dent to smooth it out," says N.Y.C. manicurist Jin Soon Choi. Cover with a light layer of polish, and finish with a quick-dry top coat. Or try an at-home gel formula. Some gels need an LED or UV light to dry, but this Nutra Nail kit has you alternate coats of "activator" and color for a polish that sets in less than five minutes and lasts about as long as a traditional manicure.
Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-Free Gel-Color in Flame, $12; at drugstores.
Upper lip waxing: The Aftermath.
If you get redness and bumps, you're probably reacting to an ingredient in the wax or the friction that occurs when it's pulled off, says Dr. Wu. Treat the area with a few dabs of hydrocortisone cream. Switch to a natural sugar-based wax (like Parissa Chamomile body sugar, $12; parissa.com) that's less likely to aggravate skin. We like Olay's Facial Hair Removal kit, which comes with a waxy balm to smooth on before depilatory cream. "It protects skin and reduces the chance of irritation," says cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson.
Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo, $25; olay.com.
The skin around my nose is red.
This could be the result of one of many skin conditions, so consult a dermatologist to find the culprit. If the problem is rosacea, for example, you'll want to avoid inflammation triggers like spicy foods and hot saunas. If it turns out you have dilated or "broken" capillaries, you can consider Intense Pulsed Light laser treatments to shrink the blood vessels; up to five sessions, $350 to $500 each, are usually needed, says Dr. Wu. If you have combination skin with redness plus flaking, take a close look at your skin-care routine. "Oil-absorbing products can get trapped in the folds around the nose where skin is drier," causing irritation and redness, says Dr. Wu. The solution: Use mattifiers and acne medications only on greasy areas, and switch to a light gel moisturizer. Clarins Hydra Quench Cream-Gel is one good option.
Clarins Hydra Quench Cooling Cream-Gel, $49; at department stores.
The old-fashioned hairspray smell.
All hairsprays aren't created equal. Some have a heavy fragrance, often added by manufacturers to mask the distinctive scent of alcohol, explains Paul Labrecque. Give testers a spritz in a beauty-supply store to check the aroma before buying. (We love the light, fresh scent of the two shown left.) And try using one with a pump top, says Kattia Solano. Aerosols spray more mist all at once, which then hangs in the air longer, she says.
Paul Labrecque Volume Finish All Day Hold hair mist, $18; paullabrecque.com.
Jane Carter Solution Natural Hold Locking spray, $9; at Target.
Self-tanner stains my bed sheets.
Try to do your self-tanning early in the day. Then, after four hours, rinse off in the shower to remove just the temporary bronzer on the top layer of skin, says Fiona Stiles. If it's closer to bedtime, use a large makeup brush to lightly dust yourself with baby powder after the tanner has dried. "This forms a barrier that prevents slip-off but won't alter your hue," says Suvara Spray Tanning guru Anna Stankiewicz.
Johnson's baby powder, $4/15 oz.; at drugstores.
My nails always peel at the tips
Nailing Hollywood crystal glass file, $12; nailinghollywood.com.
My sunscreen leaves a film!
Here's the deal: Ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc have large particles that tend to sit on top of the skin and give it a noticeably ashy cast, says Dr. Wu. Find sunscreens with Helioplex or Mexoryl, finer UV-protecting compounds that blend in well on darker skin tones, says Great Neck, N.Y., dermatologist Jeannette Graf. One option: this thin liquid formula from Neutrogena.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer liquid sunblock fluid SPF 70, $13/1.4 oz.; at drugstores.
I just got a blowout & it's raining!
Toss your head upside down, twist hair into a high, loose bun, then pin it in place, says N.Y.C. stylist Greg Ruggeri. The bun helps keep strands smooth until you get inside. Another solution: "A silk scarf works wonders," Ruggeri says. Have one knotted stylishly on your handbag; then, when it's drizzling, fold it into a triangle, cover hair, and tie ends under your chin. Silk fabric is slippery, he says, so it won't ruffle your hair and muss up your look.
Silk scarf, Nicole Miller Collection, $68; nicolemiller.com.