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Yahoo
06-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I Asked 5 Egg Farmers the Best Way To Hard-Boil Eggs—They All Said the Same Thing
The answer shocked Takeaways • Egg farmers unanimously recommend using cold eggs that are a bit older—either farm fresh ones that have been in the fridge for about a week or two or store-bought ones that are near their expiration date. Older eggs develop a larger air pocket and higher pH levels that help the shell separate cleanly from the white.• They also recommend selecting a pot large enough to fit eggs in a single layer and transferring the eggs from the boiling water directly to an ice bath before of the first things I ever learned how to make was deviled eggs. I loved helping my mom make a platter of them because it always meant something special was about to happen—usually a holiday—and more importantly, she let me scrape the filling from the bowl. As a kid, I probably mangled more eggs than I successfully peeled. Over time, I learned how to peel an egg to come out intact with the whites and without any nicks. I have my philosophy around hard-boiling eggs, which I often do for weekly meal prep, but I was curious to know if there was wisdom I was missing out on, so I decided to ask the real pros: egg farmers. I figured if anyone had insight on getting it right, it would be them, and their unanimous answer absolutely shocked me. The Panel of "Eggsperts" Nicole Broder, Jes Carr, and Kara Adair: Owners and farmers at Shine Farms in Richmond, Virginia Chris Newman: Owner and farmer at Sylvanaqua Farms and Author of First Generation Farming Sarah Beth Tanner: Eggfluencer at Pete & Gerry's The Number One Tip for Hard-Boiling Eggs, According to Egg Farmers I've tried just about every tip for peeling hard-boiled eggs, from jiggling them inside a pint glass to cooling them in an ice bath before peeling. (The latter tip, I still swear by.) However, I was not prepared for what my egg farmer friends told me: The key to great hard-boiled eggs is to use eggs that are a little bit on the older side. Nicole, Jes, and Kara are the farmers behind Shine Farm in Richmond, Virginia, where I often score my eggs. They told me, 'Buy your eggs from your favorite farmers market, but then let them sit for a few days. Older eggs are easier to peel after boiling!' Just up the road at Sylvanaqua Farms in Colonial Beach, Virginia, farmer Chris Newman has the same idea: 'My tip would be that if you're buying eggs directly from a farmer, don't boil them for at least a week or two. Eggs that are too fresh are almost impossible to peel.' Suddenly, my frustrated attempts at peeling farm-fresh eggs started to make sense. The eggs just needed a bit more time, but why? According to the USDA, 'That's because the air cell, found at the large end of the shell between the shell membranes, increases in size the longer the raw egg is stored. As the contents of the egg contract and the air cell enlarges, the shell becomes easier to peel. For this reason, older eggs make better candidates for hard cooking.' Even store-bought can be too fresh to peel, says Sarah, so it's best to wait until they're closer to their expiration date. 'Use cold eggs straight from the fridge, and opt for eggs that are closer to their expiration date, if you have them. In general, the older the egg, the easier it is to peel.' Then, consider the following pro tips for hard-boiling eggs: Use a pot big enough to place the eggs in a single layer Remove eggs from the boiling water directly to an ice bath before peeling Start peeling at the egg's larger end—that's where the air pocket is Read the original article on SIMPLYRECIPES
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ACORD Solutions Group Connects Global Markets with New North American Digital Data Exchange Hub for Reinsurance and Large Commercial Transactions
ACORD Offering One Million Free Digital Transactions to New Users NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ACORD Solutions Group (ASG), a leading provider of digital solutions for the global insurance industry, has announced the launch of its ADEPT North America Regional Hub to drive modernization across the industry through digital data exchange for large commercial and reinsurance transactions. ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform and Translator) enables seamless, standardized data exchange for placing, accounting, and claims transactions across the (re)insurance value chain, regardless of an organization's current level of digital maturity. The platform is aligned with ACORD's Global Reinsurance & Large Commercial (GRLC) Data Standards, ensuring universal interoperability and enabling true cross-market collaboration. As part of the launch, ASG is giving away one million free digital messaging transactions for each new North American carrier and broker, encouraging global connectivity and accelerating digital transformation across North America's growing (re)insurance market. "By standardizing how organizations exchange data, ADEPT breaks down traditional silos and creates a collaborative environment where carriers, brokers, and reinsurers can work together more efficiently," said Chris Newman, President International, ACORD Solutions Group. "This isn't just about digitizing processes—it's about connecting markets and enabling the kind of seamless collaboration that drives innovation across the entire industry." ADEPT transforms the traditional approach to data exchange by enabling organizations to shift from isolated, manual processes—such as rekeying data from emails or spreadsheets—to participating in a fully integrated digital messaging network. With this platform, users can experience significant time and cost savings while improving data quality and reducing manual effort across all participating organizations. "Improving the efficiency of data exchange and reducing costs is a critical feature of the successful management of reinsurance companies," said Frank Nutter, President, Reinsurance Association of America. "ACORD Standards together with ASG's innovations mark a significant advance in achieving those goals." The North America Regional Hub launch builds upon the proven success of ADEPT Regional Hubs already operating in Italy, Spain, and Bermuda, creating an expanding network of interconnected digital ecosystems. This collaborative approach is being amplified through the Ruschlikon initiative, which unites the world's largest reinsurance carriers and brokers in a shared commitment to digital transformation. "This initiative from ASG is a significant boost to the insurance industry and reinforces the ongoing digitization efforts led by ACORD and Ruschlikon North America," said Sergio Ibanez, Swiss Re eAdmin Lead Americas and ACORD GRLC/RNAIG Chair. "At Swiss Re, we remain committed to supporting both the development and strengthening of regional hubs, as well as the broader adoption of ACORD Standards across North America." As part of its global market connectivity initiative, ASG will continue expanding ADEPT Regional Hubs to create a worldwide network of interconnected (re)insurance markets. The upcoming launches in Dubai, Singapore, and Nordics will further strengthen global collaboration capabilities, enabling seamless cross-border transactions and strengthening international partnerships. Learn more about ADEPT's digital data exchange capabilities at and sign up to be an ADEPT North America Regional Hub user by contacting sales@ About ACORD Solutions Group ACORD Solutions Group was created to solve critical industry challenges by delivering next-generation digital solutions and services. Our enterprise-class solutions optimize the speed, cost, and accuracy of data exchange, connecting stakeholders regardless of geography, role, and legacy constraints. ACORD Solutions Group is an extension of ACORD, the standards-setting body for the global insurance industry. Learn more at Contact: Beth Jarecki Omnia Paratus beth@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ACORD Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Iguana rescued after escaping 100ft up a tree in Kent
When a 4ft iguana went missing for three days, it took a chainsaw, a pair of binoculars and a thermal imaging drone to locate the mischievous iguana, named Blue, went on her escapade on Sunday which culminated in her scaling 100ft up a tree near Rainham, Kent. Her owner Dean Tyrrell immediately contacted the National Centre for Reptile Welfare in Tonbridge for said Blue - who is now safe at home but "slightly grumpy" had been in the conservatory sitting on the window sill and it was believed she jumped onto the door handle and opened the door. Chris Newman, director of the centre, told Radio Kent he was confident Blue could be rescued quickly as "what goes up must eventually come down".Mr Newman said they were "relieved" there were no adjoining trees which meant there should not be much difficulty in locating and recapturing explained iguanas blend into their environment, especially green ones, and was hoping Blue, given her colour, would stand the clever reptile was "hiding pretty well" and her owner could not spot her for quite some meant Mr Tyrrell had to borrow a pair of binoculars from a friend and a thermal imaging drone from another friend to eventually locate her. Mr Tyrrell said despite the best efforts of the fire service, they could not access her. "Iguanas are very adept climbers. Once she was up the tree she was in her element," Mr Newman added. "She had plenty of food to eat and was quite happy. I think she was having a great time because the weather was nice and the sun was shining." Mr Newman said they had to call their friend Danny, owner of Axework Arts and an expert tree climber, for Danny arrived on Tuesday, the rescue operation did not go to plan as it was a warm day and the iguana was moving around. "Danny returned the following morning and Blue hadn't had time to wake up, so Danny could see her," Mr Newman said."It was a question of figuring out how to get an iguana out of a tree safely."Blue was rescued on Wednesday which involved Danny climbing up the tree, sawing off the branch and gently lowering her down on a rope while she was still clinging to branch."She is safely back inside the house but I think she was slightly grumpy because she quite enjoyed her escapade up the tree," Mr Newman said."But everyone's pleased to get Blue back. It was a really good day.""It had been a stressful three days but Blue is doing well. I want to thank Danny and everyone for their help," Mr Tyrrell added.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
mea Platform and ACORD Solutions partner on automated underwriting
mea Platform and ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) have collaborated to facilitate the adoption of automated underwriting processes and digital data exchange in the insurance sector. The collaboration will focus on enabling the automation of transactions throughout the underwriting, policy administration, claims, and placing lifecycle, allowing clients to optimise their operations. As part of this partnership, mea Platform will integrate with ASG's global data exchange platform, ADEPT. This platform serves as a universal hub for the exchange of placing, accounting, and claims data between insurers, brokers, and managing general agents (MGAs), either directly or through third-party placing platforms. The integration of mea's data extraction AI platform with ADEPT's placing interface will allow (re)insurers to receive data in a structured API format from digital placing transactions. This development will facilitate the automated ingestion and integration of standardised data in accordance with ACORD's global reinsurance and large commercial (GRLC) standards into downstream systems. ACORD Solutions Group international president Chris Newman said: 'mea Platform has built a respected team delivering high-impact insurance processing solutions. By integrating ADEPT, mea's growing user base can seamlessly connect to ACORD Standards worldwide for placing, accounting, and claims, amplifying value and unlocking new opportunities.' mea Platform CEO Martin Henley stated: 'This integration with ADEPT marks a pivotal step in insurance industry modernisation, enabling (re)insurers to process business with unprecedented efficiency and data completeness regardless of how it arrives, whether through traditional channels or placing platforms, helping them to thrive in an increasingly digital world.' In December 2024, ACORD Solutions Group also partnered with insurtech company Ping Data Technology to enhance property underwriting through the utilisation of Ping's SOV ingestion technology and ACORD Transcriber's data extraction capabilities. "mea Platform and ACORD Solutions partner on automated underwriting " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Morguard North American Residential REIT 2025 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: expects to announce its financial results for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The REIT invites you to participate in a conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). An overview of the REIT's financial results will be provided by Chris Newman, CFO. A question and answer session will then follow. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-416-945-7677 or 1-888-699-1199. Please quote conference ID 87267. To join the conference call without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number at to receive an instant automated call back. For those unable to participate, a taped replay will be available after the completion of the call from 6:00 p.m. (ET) until midnight on August 31, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-289-819-1450 or 1-888-660-6345 and enter the encore replay entry code 87267 #. About Morguard North American Residential REIT The REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust which owns, through a limited partnership, interests in Canadian residential apartment communities, located in Alberta and Ontario, and U.S. residential apartment communities located in Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. For more information, please visit
