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1033 days ago

FAQ About Viscose & Bamboo Silk Fibre Rugs

Rugs Direct - North Shore

Where does the name Viscose come from?

In 1894, English chemist Charles Fredrick Cross patented his artificial silk as "Viscose". He names the material "Viscose" because its production involved the use of a highly sticky viscous solution. The first commercial viscose was produced by the British company Courtaulds Fibres in 1905.

Courtaulds formed an American division to produce their formulation in the United States in 1910. In the USA the name "Rayon" was adopted in 1924. In Europe though, the yarn itself remained known as "Viscose", which has been ruled an acceptable term for Rayon by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic

The Team from Auckland Council

Ready to feel the magic in the heart of the city? ✨ With 22 days of celebrations, the city centre is buzzing with holiday cheer!

🎁 A giant toybox lighting up Aotea Square
🎄 An 18-metre Christmas tree dazzling at Te Komititanga
🎶 Live music, markets, and so much more!