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We proudly support Food for Thought – a free nutritional education programme delivered in schools by the Heart Foundation and Food for Thought Education Trust.
Supporting kids' healthy eating
We believe in the importance of empowering the next generation and giving them the tools to make good choices about what they eat. That's why, since 2007, our stores (New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square) have supported Food for Thought – a free nutritional education programme delivered in schools by the Heart Foundation and Food for Thought Education Trust.
Developed by Foodstuffs alongside medical professionals, teachers and nutritionists, Food for Thought aims to reduce rising rates of obesity in New Zealand. Rates which are currently the third highest among adults in the OECD, according to the Ministry of Health.
Since it started, Food for Thought has reached more than 200,000 Kiwi kids in over 7,300 classes around New Zealand.
Food for Thought teaches Year 5 and 6 students how to make healthy food choices, with resources available in English, te reo Māori, and Samoan.
The curriculum is designed by qualified nutritionists and divided into two parts:
First, a school receives two free classroom sessions, run by a Food for Thought nutritionist. These sessions cover: general healthy eating, food group information, how to read food labels, and spotting sugar levels in drinks.
Next, the students take part in a visit to a local PAK'nSAVE, New World or Four Square. Here, they put their classroom sessions into practice, where they will learn more about food label reading, product placement, product comparisons and allergy awareness.
Depending on the needs of the students, families and wider community, the programme is also totally customisable (from its activities to duration).
Proving its worth
We're proud of the difference we've made in Kiwi kids' eating habits. Research from 2016 suggests family shops show a 7% reduction in soft drinks and 2% in confectionery consumption after a child completes the Food for Thought programme. This initiative remains as important as ever though, as we continue on our journey to ensure every New Zealander has access to healthy and affordable food.
Learn more about the Food for Thought programme
"I've gone through the Food for Thought resources and I'm REALLY impressed. I'm hard to please, by the way, with outside education providers. I found the class, then in-store experience you provided particularly well structured and very beneficial. Being way up here, we often miss out on most opportunities offered in the larger areas, so this was a buzz!" – Cheryl Carmichael, Pukenui School, Kaitaia.
Addressing Food Poverty
We believe that everyone in New Zealand should have access to healthy and affordable food.
Solving Food Insecurity
We are proud to work with City Missions, food banks, and food rescue organisations to reduce hunger.
Support where it's needed most
The Trust works with Foodbanks across the South Island to combat food insecurity.

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Megs Jamieson is an amazing yoga instructor, reiki teacher and the founder of Love Yoga. I have had the pleasure of not only being one of her students but more recently interviewing her about her journey into yoga and tips for any potential yogis out there.
Keep reading right to the end of the interview where we will be sharing details of an exciting new project Megs and myself will be working together on!
How did you first get interested in yoga?
I was in college when I first got introduced to yoga. A friend of mine went regularly and said that she thought it could be a good fit for me. My first class (and several after) were a bit of a disaster. I was wobbly, inflexible, uncoordinated. But what had me hooked was the feeling after class was done, it was like nothing I had ever experienced before.
How many years have you been teaching and how did you get into teaching?
I got into teaching yoga to help people heal. I was hospitalized for anxiety and a panic attack years ago and that really woke me up. I know how stress can impact your life and sneak up on you without really realizing it. That is when my practice really deepened and I did my teacher training.
My favourite thing about teaching yoga is watching the personal transformation during the practice. Watching people step away from the stress and the stories they live off their mats and settle into their breath and relax into their bodies.
What do you love most about practicing yoga and yoga itself?
I love arriving to my mat and letting intuition guide me. My practice is so different day to day, sometimes I want to spend a long time moving and sweating on my mat, then other days I spend 5-10 minutes simply focused on breath work. Yoga has and continues to draw me down a path of self-discovery, there is always more to learn and explore.
What is the greatest challenge you have overcome because of yoga?
Yoga has taught me to be comfortable in my own skin, my practice has built my self-confidence, strengthened my creativity and taught me how to handle my stress. I wouldn't say that because of yoga I no longer have stress in my life but I know what to do when it creeps up, it's a very comforting feeling.
What advice do you have for people who have never tried yoga as some people may feel intimidated by it?
This is absolutely OK, I was nervous when I first started as well, but my Mum said something when I was younger that always stuck with me: "you never know until you try". So why not try? Take a leap of faith and trust in yourself and try something new. There is a yoga teacher and a yoga style out there waiting for you.
What in your opinion are the greatest health benefits of doing yoga?
So many! Yoga promotes weight loss, increases flexibility, combats stress, and detoxes the system. But if I had to pick one…..for me, it is mental health and well-being which is often under-valued.
What impact can diet and lifestyle have on yoga practice?
Personally, I found that yoga can actually change your diet and lifestyle, not the other way around. Do not feel like you need to conform yourself to fit yoga. Yoga teaches us to respect ourselves and through the physical and mental connection you build with yourself you start to understand what feels good for YOUR body.
What tips can you offer for avoiding injuries in yoga and getting the most health benefits out of it?
The best advice, and one that I try to give in every class, is that you need to listen to your body. You are your ultimate teacher, you know when something does not feel right and it is so important to honor that and remember we are not all made the same! So, take your practice slow, listen to your body and if you are ever unsure ask for help.
Where can people find you and your classes?
Now it's time to share some exciting news about a vision that Megs & I have been working on together…….
In this two-hour workshop you will learn the fundamentals of holistic nutrition and healthy eating as well as explore the fundamentals of yoga with a grounding practice focused on floor based asanas, breath work & a guided meditation. All levels of practice welcome.
Contact Megs or Mel to register. Space is limited.
Melanie Grime is a holistic nutritionist at the Collective Health Clinic serving the Orangeville, Dufferin, Wellington and Caledon areas. Melanie Grime RHN treats everyone as an individual with their own specific needs and helps clients suffering from health issues by looking for the root cause of symptoms and working with them to reach their health and nutrition goals. She specializes in weight loss, hormonal issues, detox, meal plans, nutritional consulting and family nutrition.


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6:30 P.M. W. continues to say he does not "prosper" in the way of health. But to all apparent outward appearance there is no change. Spoke of Harned: "Tom seems sobered; the presence of death has subdued him."
Informed me, "I am arranging a cluster of poems for two pages in the Arena. I know they may send them all back, unceremoniously, but it is worth while to try them. But I shall write the essay, too."
Discussed the peril of the failure of Bering Brothers, the great bankers, tided over by interposition of Bank of England and other powers. W. regarded it as teaching a lesson of solidarity, that the whole world trembled lest "the house should go up," which fact indicated how closely we were being woven together.
W. said he was "curious" to know what Burroughs would think of the Ingersoll lecture. I had sent him a copy.
When I told W. I thought more of Bucke after seeing him in
his own home, he asked, "How's that?" I replied, "We think more of the sun when we see how many worlds it lights." And he exclaimed, "Good! good! the Doctor ought to hear that. And you are right; it is a great thing to see the institution there—to see him as not part but fountain of it all."
Referring again to Brinton's criticism of Ingersoll's lecture: "That is a false standard. The question is, what did Bob start out to prove? Did he prove it? That would be the Heinean method, the true method."
I described a sunset—Friday night—off towards south-west: the big refineries against the burnt and burning sky, the smoke curling lazily from high slender chimneys, the silver-rimmed moon, the one lustrous star, the river beneath, the island mid-way interposing, and all the silence and inspiration. He moved forward on his seat: "I can see it—see it all!" he exclaimed. And then, "I have had a great outing, too: down to the river; the day had such an irresistible quality, I wanted to follow it over the West!"
I wrote to Ingersoll in brief, giving some lines W. had written about the lecture.


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The larger context of what Justice Pasha said is that we should consider the significance and applicability of the Uniform Civil Code in India. Polygamy discriminates against the women and violates their basic human rights. Thus, monogamy should be imposed, not because it is the Hindu law, but because it adheres to Article 21 of the Constitution and basic human values. This is an overview of one of the essentials of the Uniform Civil Code.
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Ulticom Agrees to be Acquired by Platinum Equity
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Mount Laurel, NJ (October 12, 2010) Ulticom, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCM) ("Ulticom" or "Company") announced today that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with affiliates of Platinum Equity, LLC providing for the acquisition of Ulticom by an affiliate of Platinum Equity for merger consideration of $2.33 per share in cash, after payment of a special dividend in the amount of $5.74 per share in cash. Shares held by Ulticom's controlling shareholder, Comverse Technology, Inc. ("Comverse") will be purchased by Platinum Equity's affiliate pursuant to a separate share purchase agreement immediately prior to the closing of the merger. Under the terms of the share purchase agreement, Comverse will receive up to $2.33 per share, with a portion of such amount to be deferred and at risk based on the Company's financial performance post-closing. The $8.07 per share to be received by shareholders represents approximately a 5% premium to the closing price of the Company's common stock on October 11, 2010 and approximately a 4% premium to the average closing price for the prior 30 days.
Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by Ulticom's Board of Directors, Ulticom's public shareholders will receive $2.33 per share in cash, after payment of a special dividend by the Company of $5.74 per share. The special dividend is subject to shareholder approval of the transaction and will be paid prior to the purchase of the Comverse shares and the merger, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 24, 2010. The Company anticipates that pursuant to NASD Rule 11140, the ex-dividend date will be the day after the dividend payment date. Accordingly, the stock will continue to trade with the right to receive the dividend after the record date.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the Company's fourth fiscal quarter of 2010 and is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, approval by Ulticom's shareholders, including a majority of Ulticom shares that are not owned by Comverse, and payment of the special dividend. The transaction is not conditioned on receipt of financing by the acquirer. A special meeting of Company shareholders is currently scheduled for December 2, 2010 at 9 a.m. local time, to be held at the Enterprise Center at Burlington County College, 3331 Route 38, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054. The Board of Directors of Ulticom has established a record date of the close of business on October 26, 2010 to determine shareholders entitled to vote at the special meeting.
"After a careful and extensive review of our strategic alternatives, our Board of Directors has determined that the premium to the current market price provided by this transaction offers the best value for our stockholders," said Shawn Osborne, Ulticom president and chief executive officer. "Furthermore, Platinum Equity's financial resources and experience with communication and information technology companies will reinforce Ulticom's ability to enhance our product portfolio and market position."
"Ulticom has a solid reputation for quality and innovation, and is one of the premier providers of critical technology in wireless and broadband networks," said Matt Young, Principal for Platinum Equity. "There is opportunity for growth as the demand for high-bandwidth services continues to evolve, and we're eager to help Ulticom drive that growth."
Morgan Keegan Technology Group acted as lead financial advisor to Ulticom and Duff & Phelps, LLC also provided a fairness opinion to Ulticom's Board of Directors. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as legal counsel to Ulticom in the transaction and Flaster/Greenberg P.C. acted as special New Jersey Counsel to Ulticom. Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP acted as legal counsel to Platinum Equity.
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Ulticom (www.ulticom.com) provides service essential signaling component and system solutions for wireless, wireline, and Internet communications. Ulticom's products are used by leading telecommunication equipment and service providers worldwide to deploy broadband mobile access, multimedia transport control, subscriber data management and enhanced communication services. Ulticom is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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The most recent JET campaign has focused on characterizing operation with the "ITER-like" wall. One of the questions that needed to be answered is whether the auxiliary heating methods do not lead to unacceptably high levels of impurity influx, preventing fusion-relevant operation. In view of its high single pass absorption, hydrogen minority fundamental cyclotron heating in a deuterium plasma was chosen as the reference wave heating scheme in the ion cyclotron domain of frequencies. The present paper discusses the plasma behavior as a function of the minority concentration X[H] in L-mode with up to 4MW of RF power. It was found that the tungsten concentration decreases by a factor of 4 when the minority concentration is increased from X[H] ≈ 5% to X[H] % 20% and that it remains at a similar level when X[H] is further increased to 30%; a monotonic decrease in Beryllium emission is simultaneously observed. The radiated power drops by a factor of 2 and reaches a minimum at X[H] ≈ 20%. It is discussed that poor single pass absorption at too high minority concentrations ultimately tailors the avoidance of the RF induced impurity influx. The edge density being different for different minority concentrations, it is argued that the impact ICRH has on the fate of heavy ions is not only a result of core (wave and transport) physics but also of edge dynamics and fueling.
Van Eester, D, E Lerche, P Jacquet, V Bobkov, A Czarnecka, JW Coenen, L Colas, et al. 2014. "Hydrogen Minority Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating in Presence of the Iter-like Wall in Jet." In Radiofrequency Power in Plasmas. Vol. 1580. AIP Publishing.
Van Eester, D, Lerche, E., Jacquet, P., Bobkov, V., Czarnecka, A., Coenen, J., Colas, L., et al. (2014). Hydrogen minority ion cyclotron resonance heating in presence of the iter-like wall in jet. RADIOFREQUENCY POWER IN PLASMAS (Vol. 1580). Presented at the 20th Topical Conference on Radio Frequency Power in Plasmas, AIP Publishing.
Van Eester D, Lerche E, Jacquet P, Bobkov V, Czarnecka A, Coenen J, et al. Hydrogen minority ion cyclotron resonance heating in presence of the iter-like wall in jet. RADIOFREQUENCY POWER IN PLASMAS. AIP Publishing; 2014.
Van Eester, D, E Lerche, P Jacquet, et al. "Hydrogen Minority Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating in Presence of the Iter-like Wall in Jet." Radiofrequency Power in Plasmas. Vol. 1580. AIP Publishing, 2014. Print.


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I Have Generalized Anxiety and I'm Anxious Just Thinking About It
Illustration by Jessica Krcmarik.
[The illustration features a house, seemingly unstable, perched precariously upon a cliff. The author, Sam Dylan Finch, is standing at the edge of that cliff, looking down with uncertainty. Inside the house, there are words in frames that read, "Everyone feels stressed sometimes."]
I know this is an unexpected entry, seeing as I usually blog once a week. But it feels like the right time to talk about this.
One of the scary parts of bipolar disorder is that it often begets company. Co-occurring disorders are not uncommon for people who have bipolar, and yet they are conversations we tend to have behind closed doors. There's something about having multiple labels assigned to us that really terrifies us.
Or at least, it really terrified me. I've been very open about my experiences with bipolar disorder, and have even discussed my history of disordered eating, yet I've never talked about my anxiety publicly, despite it being a disorder that has disrupted my life in undeniable and painful ways.
Not long after a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, I was given a second diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). And I promptly told no one.
The stigma associated with one disorder was already overwhelming. But a second disorder? It hardly seemed fair.
I was afraid of the judgment that came with not one disorder, but two, as so many people with co-occurring anxiety disorders feel.
While people were comfortable thinking of me as having bipolar after years of advocacy surrounding it, what would they think if they knew about my anxiety? I was afraid that I would be less respected as a survivor and advocate, and instead, be seen as "too crazy."
I'm not alone in that, either. Sometimes when we talk about mental health, we feel pressured to be selective about what we share, or pick and choose how much we disclose. It's like we're allowed to be a little unstable, but we can't be unstable to the point of being unapproachable. It's a sort of respectability politics that many neuroatypical folks are constantly navigating.
Yes, even me. I was afraid at first to talk about my anxiety. Even the person who went viral for talking about co-occurring disorders.
And that kind of juggling act? Crazy-but-not-too-crazy? It takes a lot of energy.
GAD is not the easiest thing to put up on a shelf, and it became difficult to hide. As someone who has suffered from panic attacks and debilitating anxiety for as long as I could remember, it has been a consistent obstacle that has only worsened as I reached adulthood.
My tendency to lock myself in and frequently cancel plans, for example, did not go unnoticed by friends. Take the bus? To your house? But that's a bus route I've never taken! And I could get lost! And what then?
Simple things were daunting – visiting a new place, taking the bus, even going outside – and in order to soothe my anxiety, I had a system of complicated rules that eventually descended into dysfunction.
Never take a new bus route without practicing it first.
Never take the bus after nine o'clock pm.
Never take the bus without a friend.
Never take the bus.
Never leave the house.
The "what then" and "what if" scenarios were never very likely, but felt real and threatening enough to discourage me from doing what I wanted and often needed to do. I was intimidated by seemingly simple things, stressed to the point where I eventually decided to do nothing at all. I would self-isolate or make excuses to avoid the things that scared me.
After one too many unexplained disappearances, cancellations, and panic attacks while I hid in public restrooms, I had to fess up: my bipolar had a companion, and that companion was called GAD.
If I had to describe generalized anxiety, I would describe it as chronic fear.
Fear of public transit. Fear of strangers. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of making mistakes. Fear of being abandoned. Fear of failure. Fear of mold. Fear of bugs. Fear of judgment. Fear of big crowds. Fear of being alone. Fear of talking too much. Fear of not saying enough. Fear of being disliked. Fear of the future. Fear of natural disasters. Fear of the "what ifs" and all the things that could go wrong.
And fear of absolutely nothing, fear for fear's sake, fear of just being alive in a world that was inexplicably scary to me.
My life, on paper, could be going perfectly well. And yet I would still find something to be anxious about. My brain was incredibly skilled that way.
It was the kind of fear that gave me aches and pains, exhaustion, and nausea for weeks on end. The kind of anxiety that makes it impossible to eat or sleep, further draining my body and weakening my defenses.
There was a continuous dread that I felt in the pit of my stomach – the unwavering conviction that something terrible was going to happen, and I would be helpless to stop it.
I spent years at a time in a panic that I could not control or affect.
And when it reached a peak, I would have awful panic attacks – hyperventilating in a car, my hands going numb, my heart palpitating wildly in my chest, tunnel vision, unable to speak, cold chills sweeping over my body, unable to breathe and gasping for air that never seemed to reach my lungs.
I felt constantly on-edge, as if I were at the top of a roller coaster that was suspended, prepared to drop at any moment. And yes, in case you were wondering, I'm also afraid of roller coasters.
Bipolar and anxiety were a toxic combination that, alone, I could not overcome.
It took years of therapy, self-care, and medication before I began to make a dent in my anxiety. It has taken time, and to this day, it is something I'm still in the process of overcoming. And like everyone else that lives with chronic anxiety, I have my good days and my bad days.
Co-occurring anxiety disorders, and anxiety disorders in general, are not rare. But the stigma surrounding these disorders is all too common.
We are often faced with invalidation ("everyone feels stressed!"), disbelief ("I'm pretty sure that's not a real disorder"), or worse yet, misguided advice that seems to suggest that we can simply "think" our way out of anxiety. All of these responses misconstrue chronic anxiety as something it isn't – in our control and of our own choosing.
The reality is, people with anxiety disorders can't just "fix" themselves. It's an uphill battle, and one that warrants compassion, patience, and understanding.
As a mental health blogger, it would be against everything that I stand for to allow the stigma around anxiety disorders to discourage me from sharing my experiences. So I offer you this glimpse into my struggles with GAD with the hopes of creating a safer space for us all to talk about it — not just now, but in the future, too.
Yes, bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety too often go hand-in-hand.
But no, I'm no longer ashamed to say that this is what I'm up against.
Tagged: advocacy, anxiety, anxiety disorders, bipolar, bipolar disorder, depression, elephants in rooms, GAD, generalized anxiety, mental health, mental illness, psychiatry, psychology
Written by Sam Dylan Finch
Sam Dylan Finch is an ADHD coach and writer based in Seattle, WA. He's the blogger behind Let's Queer Things Up!, a website which explores the intersections of LGBTQ+ identity and mental health. He's also a columnist at numerous health publications, including Healthline and Psych Central. Get in touch at SamDylanFinch.com.
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krisalex333 says:
My wife has major depression and GAD and had to leave her job because of it. I understand all too well how your daily life is inhibited. Take care and keep on fighting.
Sam Dylan Finch says:
It's truly debilitating! Thanks so much for the encouragement. I hope that your wife is doing better. Best of luck to you both! ❤
Maura says:
"My life, on paper, could be going perfectly well. And yet I would still find something to be anxious about. My brain was incredibly skilled that way." Once again, I must thank you for your honesty and your courage. The above quote really resonated with me. I, too, have multiple diagnoses (ADHD, dyslexia and GAD), and there have just been so many times when my life looked right to everyone except me. It took me so long not to be ashamed and to realize that my experiences were valid. Thank you for talking about your experiences. I know how hard it is to get to a place where this is possible. I think that if we keep talking about it and we refuse to be silent, more people will talk about it, and those shameful feelings will go away.
This is one of those times where I just wish I could reach through the computer and give hugs. Yes to everything you are saying — we have to keep using our voices and challenge that shame we are taught to feel. Your experiences are SO valid, and I hope you remember that always! Thanks for your comment. ❤ We're in this together and for that, I am glad.
In it together, always! ❤ hugs to you and all LTQU readers from chilly New Hampshire.
dbp49 says:
Another great article, and on a topic that I'm sure many people will find of interest. I can certainly understand the courage it takes for you to come out and speak about this Sam, for as you know, I've dealt with my share of anxiety in my life also. I can sure relate to what you're saying about disbelief and of course the ever constant minimization (is that even a word) by people who would call me their friends, then leave me wondering as they questioned each and every thing I told them. Oh well, hopefully, if enough people speak out about it, then maybe things will get easier in the future. Thanks again for bringing the topic up.
Thanks so much! It always amazes me how much we have in common, despite coming from very different backgrounds and perspectives. It really goes to show that mental health struggles reside in every community, and (sadly) there are so many commonalities within that experience. I hope that if we all use our voices, it will make an impact. Thanks, as always, for stopping by. 🙂
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mulan92 says:
it's a great post. And courageous, too! It left me thinking about the strange sort of power labels have over us though. I noticed already in one of your previous posts about bipolar disorder that the diagnosis itself is in some way important for you, and I started wondering why. I mean, why it should be important for anyone to have a diagnosis at all.
I know it may help understand ourselves if we have the illness that affects us "put together" in our own minds, know about the symptoms etc. Still, an illness in real life may not be the same as what's in DSM, and it may be problematic for an affected person to understand themselves *in spite of* the diagnosis. With me, it was yet another case: I was diagnosed with anorexia, and everyone around me including the doctors were trying to force upon me the notion that I "hate food" and "want to be thinner" while my reasons for not eating had nothing to do with that. So that for some time I couldn't understand myself *because of* the diagnosis.
It actually left me sceptical about being diagnosed by doctors at all, to the point where I considered going to see a psychiatrist but didn't go… because I was scared of getting diagnosed. And it's strange because I could tell myself "Well, it's just a label. And it *may* be helpful" but the fear persisted anyway.
There is something really strange (and scary, too, if you ask me) about diagnoses. We can tell ourselves they're "just" labels, and that – for fuck's sake – they're NOT US, but they STILL have that strange power over us, don't you think?
Oof, yeah, diagnoses are tricky because of the inherent power and consequently, power DYNAMIC that emerges when someone is trying to define us. They can offer an awesome framework! But when it doesn't fit or it's being imposed instead of being part of an equal dialogue, it can ultimately be oppressive and harmful.
I think eventually I want to write an article about diagnoses and the particular impact it's had on me, both good and bad — because it's been a mixed bag, that's for sure.
Anywho, that fear, it's definitely a real one and a common one, and one that I've felt from time to time.
Please do write that article!
I mean, I'd be interested in what your thoughts on that topic are.
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A New Armenia
Telling Amy's Story
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World on Trial
Provides insight into the work of three faculty: a climate geologist, an organic chemist and an entomologist focused on pollinator research. Portrays both their research and teaching and supports the campaign goal to build faculty strength and capacity.
Provides insight into a generation of students focused on making a difference – from energy, to global hunger, economics, healthcare, and education. Supports the campaign goal to foster discovery and creativity.
Introduces three students donors first met in campaign launch videos. We catch up with them five years later to see and hear about their success and the scholarships that supported their education. Spotlights the campaign goal of student scholarship support.
Arriving on Campus
Takes the audience through that first day on campus and provides some memories and perspectives on the freshman experience. We meet Ravi and Naseem, along with two seniors, John and Chloe, to complete the perspective. Supports the campaign goal of continuing a tradition of quality.
Programs, Places & Spaces
Is a whirling tour of campus highlighting the Schreyer Honors College, investment in facilities, and donor-supported programs from athletics to arboretum. The video supports honors education, intercollegiate athletics, and other extraordinary programs.
Focuses on the non-classroom activities that provide transforming life experiences for students. From undergraduate research, to participating in THON (student philanthropy), to working with special needs students, to student athletes in women's basketball and football, to serving as an outdoor educator, the segment supports the enrichment of the student experience.
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Q: Does installing Node.js under Windows have any security implications? Here's why I'm asking:
In order to use the lessc compiler under windows, I had to install Node.js and NPM based on this guide: http://lesscss.org/#getting-started
So basically, I just:

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*Downloaded and installed Node.js from http://nodejs.org/

*Ran and installed lessc using npm install -g less
Detailed question:
Are there any security implications I should be aware of? Does Node.js open any ports? Does it run in the background? Does it auto-update?

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Are there any security implications I should be aware of?

Yes, of course as already pointed out by @seven-phases-max in the comments, the risk will be that you run a script that is insecure or does anything that you do not want.
In the above you use the -g (global) flag when installing less, which means that you install less as superuser (administrator) on your system. As already explained here by @Explosion_Pills: "An installation can run arbitrary scripts and running it with sudo can be extremely dangerous!"
AFAIK everyone can publish a node module on npm, so i can publish a module and you install it, which for instance contains:
var request = require('request'),
fs = require('fs');

fs.readFile('/etc/shadow', 'utf8', function (err,data) {
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Also take a look at Node Security Project.

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Novel HPPK (Bacterial Protein) Inhibitors for Use as Antibacterial Agents
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have developed several novel small-molecule inhibitors directed against HPPK, a bacterial protein, as potential antimicrobial agents. The NCI seeks co-development partners or licensees to further develop these novel small-molecule HPPK inhibitors as broad-spectrum bactericidal agents.
Antibiotic, Bactericidal, Bacterial Protein, Broad Spectrum, Biodefense, Folate Biosynthesis, Small Molecule, HPPK, Ji
Whitney Hastings
whitney.hastings2@nih.gov (link sends e-mail)
Research and development leading to the discovery of novel antibiotics has waned in recent years. At the same time, the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance has compounded the global danger to human health from bacterial infections.
The bacterial protein 6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterin pyrophosphokinase (HPPK) is a key enzyme in the folate biosynthetic pathway. This pathway is essential for bacteria and microorganisms but is absent in mammals – making it an attractive target for antibiotics. HPPK is a novel target for antibiotics as none of the antimicrobial agents currently on the market or in later stage development are HPPK inhibitors.
Researchers at the NCI have developed several novel small-molecule inhibitors directed against HPPK for potential use as antimicrobial agents. The compounds described in this invention present strong binding affinity for HPPK with Kd values as low as 50 nM.
The NCI seeks co-development partners or licensees to further develop these novel small-molecule HPPK inhibitors as broad-spectrum bactericidal agents.
Potential use as a broad-spectrum or narrow-spectrum antibiotic
Potential use in antibacterial consumer products
Potential use as a biodefense therapeutic
Potential use for parasitic diseases, such as malaria
Increases in the worldwide prevalence of persistent and infectious diseases and the promise of new antibiotics to address a broad spectrum of organisms are driving growth of the global market
Growing populations and increasing healthcare expenditures are key factors driving growth of the global market
HPPK represents a novel target for these first-in-class high-affinity antibacterial compounds
Lack of the folate biosynthetic pathway in humans suggest anti-infectives targeting this pathway might be well-tolerated
Xinhua Ji Ph.D. (NCI), Genbin Shi Ph.D. (NCI), Gary X Shaw Ph.D. (NCI)
U.S. Provisional: U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 62/406,610 , Filed 11 Oct 2016
PCT: PCT Application Number WO2018071531A1, Filed 19 Apr 2018


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赤坂人形 Akasaka-ningyou Akasaka Dolls
Akasaka Dolls are clay dolls made in Akasaka, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Pref. It is designated as a prefectural specialty craft product. Three is no record about a precise history of this handicraft and its origin is unknown but it is presumed that those dolls were first made as an odd job of the potters who worked for the official kilns of Arima Province in the middle of the Edo period. The most famous one is an ocarina called "Tette-Poppo (meaning an awkward man in the local dialect), which was popular among children in those days. Now there are more than ten kinds of dolls including Fukujin (a lucky god), Tenjin (a god of scholarship), and a monkey. The doll is made by applying white pigment made of burnt seashell to a simple brown ware, to which colorful painting is given. It is a very simple clay doll but its simplicity reminds us of childish innocence. It is the representative traditional folk craft in Chikugo area.
unglazed pottery
technology,
kami (god)
kiln
ningyo (doll)
[Fukuoka]
三宅 隆 Miyake Takashi Takashi Miyake
Takashi Miyake is a master craftsman in Hakata Doll, a traditional handicraft in Hakata area in Fukuoka Pref. He was certificated as a traditional craftsman by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1976. He has been awarded a lot of prizes in exhibitions of Japanese traditional art crafts including Prime Minister Prize (4 times) and Minister of Trade and Industry Prize (twice). He was also the former president of Hakata Doll Association. The history of Hakata Doll dates back to the early Edo period (1603-1868), when Kuroda Nagamasa was enfeoffed to the Chikuzen domain, a ridge-end tile workman, Masaki Soshichi dedicated a biscuit fired toy doll to the domain lord. Later, simple dolls for townspeople were mainly produced and they were loved by the people all over the nation. A great variety of figures are made including beautiful women, kabuki players, children and themes from festivals as well as some modern folkways. Although he has been engaged in this trade for 50 years, he always agonizes before setting to a new work. However, once he has worked out a conception, he makes out an exquisite work using his splendid skills without hesitation. He is also engaged in a broad range of activities such as the making of the dolls for Hakata Gion Yamagasa Festival. He has now exerts himself in training young craftsmen.
commoners
Gion
Edo period
kawara (tile)
小石原焼 Koishiwara-yaki Koishiwara Ware
Koishiwara Ware is a pottery made in Koishiwara Village, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Pref. It is a traditional handicraft with a history of 400 years. The kiln set up by the feudal lord of Kuroda Province in 1682 during the early Edo period was the first kiln in Chikuzen area (present northern Kyushu). It was originally called Nakano Ware and large porcelain urns, jars, and sake flasks were mainly made. In the middle of the 18th century, pottery began to be made under the name of Koishiwara Ware. It is characterized by a number of geometric patterns applied by unique techniques such as chattering (a curved metal tool is allowed to jump and cut into the surface), the application of a brush mark pattern, and combing. In many cases, biscuit firing is not given and the glaze is poured onto the main surface of the piece to produce a variety of random effects. Koishiwara Village used to be a small and quiet pottery village, but since the late Showa 30s Koishiwara Ware, taking advantage of the pottery boom, has attained national eminence. There are as many as 50 kilns in the village now, the oldest of which has a history of 300 years.
domain lord
風鈴 Furin Furin (Wind Bells)
Furin is a small hanging bell that rings in the breeze. A tongue dangling in the center of the bell strikes the sides of the bell and creates a pleasant sound. Furin originates in "Sen-futaku," which was suspended in the bamboo grove and used to tell fortunes in ancient China. It was introduced to Japan with Buddhism and called "Futaku," whose sound was believed to get rid of evil. During the Kyoho era (1716-1735) of the Edo period, a glass furin was first made and became very popular among townspeople. Today there are many types of furin being made of a variety of materials and taking a variety of shapes, including glass-made Edo furin with lovely pictures, rugged Nanbu iron furin, Hibachi-furin (taking a shape of a traditional Japanese heater), unglazed clay bell, Sumi-furin made of combined pieces of charcoal. The cool sound of furin is one of the things that provide us with a feeling of summer.
the end of the Edo period
bamboo forest
Mouri
humorous performance
katsura tree
cowherd
bogbean
forest bath


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A federal investigation into the alleged misuse of a $694,000 U.S. Department of Education grant is having ramifications for college and public school administrators in three states.
The probe involves Robert D. Felner, a former dean of the education school at the University of Louisville, Ky., who oversaw the grant. It was created in a 2005 federal spending bill to establish a center at the university to improve student achievement in Kentucky under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
But university officials found what spokesman John Drees deemed "potential issues" in the grant spending and referred the matter to federal officials in June.
Louisville-based U.S. Attorney David Huber, whose office is spearheading the investigation, could not be reached for comment.
Officials at the Kentucky Department of Education—listed as a partner in the application for the project—said they had not heard of it.
Federal investigators have also begun to examine Mr. Felner's relationship with former employers.
E-mails uncovered by The Courier-Journal, of Louisville, indicate that Mr. Felner apparently directed some funds to a separate research body at the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, where he worked from 1997 to 2003.
Robert Weygand, the vice president for administration at URI, said that center did some work for the University of Louisville, but URI officials had "no indication whatsoever" that anything might be amiss with payments it received.
Mr. Felner's lawyer, Scott C. Cox, said that the results of the federal probe, which is expected to be completed in October, will vindicate his client.
The controversy also has spilled over into the 133,000-student Prince George's County, Md., school district. John E. Deasy, now Prince George's superintendent, received a doctorate from the University of Louisville after he completed only nine credits there under Mr. Felner.
John White, a spokesman for the Prince George's system, said that pending the outcome of the investigation, the district school board will decide whether to take any action.
"Into the Fray," June 21, 2006.
"R.I. Explores the State's Classrooms Using Ambitious Survey Campaign," March 4, 1998.


What's your favorite bite at Easter? I have to say, I have a soft spot for deviled eggs. And now that I've made Smoked Deviled Eggs? I just ain't sharing!
Seriously though, we fight over these gems in our house – you gotta be quick or you're going to miss out!
And now I've up'd the game. Smoked Deviled Eggs have so much more flavor!
They start with these easy Smoked Eggs and then we mashed them up with the traditional deviled egg ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and seasonings.
They are so simple, but the flavor is over the top amazing.
You'll never go back to eating a plain old deviled egg again after trying this recipe!
My kids loved them so much that I thought there was going to be tears from our middle child when they were gone. Guess Dad is just going to have to make more for snacks!
I honestly was so surprised the kids liked them. I was really expecting them to turn up their noses at the sight of these deviled eggs.
Maybe I was hoping they would because then there would be more for me!
When my Mom called to invited us to Easter I quickly made sure I was signed up for the Deviled Eggs, well I mean, Jason was!
I can't wait to have these again that's for sure. He better double the batch this time!
You can make deviled egg a couple of days in advance. Personally, I prefer to make them the day I'm going to serve them.
Why are my hard-boiled eggs hard to peel?
Often times fresh eggs are more difficult to peel than eggs that are older. Purchasing the eggs a week ahead of time will make them easier to peel.
Can I peel eggs the day before?
Absolutely! You can peel eggs three days ahead of time, giving you less to do the day you're serving them. I wouldn't make them the day before. They are easy to make and best when they are fresh.
Seriously though, refrigerate leftover smoked deviled eggs can last three to four days in the refrigerator.
Slice the eggs in half and scoop out the yolks, place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture until it's light and fluffy.
Spoon the filling into the egg white. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
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Delicious Smoked Deviled Eggs prepared on your Traeger pellet grill. This delicious recipe is a hit at the holidays and parties!
Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously to whip together the mixture until it's light and fluffy.
Pipe or spoon the egg mixture back into the egg white. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
Store leftovers in refrigerator or until ready to serve.
Great tip on getting your eggs a week ahead of time to make for easier peeling!
These were amazing – so much flavor! They really put regular deviled eggs to shame.
I can't wait to try these this Easter!! They are going to be so good!!
They were a hit at our Easter!
I wish I were at your house for Easter! My mom made deviled eggs all the time, but none like yours!


What Do You Do When The FAA Denies Your Medical Application Because Your Doctor Made The Wrong Diagnosis?
I was recently asked this question by an airman in this very difficult situation. When the airman was younger, the airman was diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. More recently the airman was evaluated by a new doctor who told the airman that, in the doctor's opinion, the previous diagnosis was wrong and the airman did not, in fact, have bipolar disorder.
Based upon the current doctor's opinion, the airman applied for a medical certificate. However, despite submitting all of the airman's medical records, including the earlier bipolar diagnosis as well as the current doctor's opinion and evaluation, the FAA denied the airman's application.
So, what are the airman's options? Well, an airman may appeal the FAA's denial of a medical certificate by filing a petition with the NTSB requesting a hearing before an administrative law judge ("ALJ"). But an airman may only appeal the denial of an unrestricted medical certificate. Since the decision to grant a special issuance is at the discretion of the FAA, the NTSB will not entertain an appeal of the denial of a special issuance.
A hearing is then held at which both the airman and the FAA present evidence through documents and testimony from doctors, medical experts, the FAA and the airman. Oftentimes the airman's treating physician(s), who usually don't have aviation medicine training or experience, will testify that the symptoms and/or condition do not pose a threat to aviation safety and that the airman should be able to fly safely. However, when this type of opinion is presented at the hearing in contradiction to the FAA's expert witnesses, the Board will usually give greater weight to the FAA's expert witnesses based upon the Board's perception that they have "superior" qualifications in aviation medical standards.
Also, depending upon the condition, an actual diagnosis of a disqualifying medical condition may not be required for the FAA to deny a medical application. Simply presenting with the disqualifying symptoms or condition, or having experienced the symptoms or condition in the past, regardless of whether the airman currently has the symptoms or condition, may be sufficient justification for the FAA to deny the medical certificate.
In order for the ALJ to reverse the FAA's denial, the airman must prove by substantial, reliable and probative evidence that the airman is qualified for the medical certificate for which he or she applied, without limitations. In light of the NTSB's deference to the FAA's medical experts, this can be a very difficult burden to meet. Additionally, an appeal is expensive: Expert medical testimony and attorney fees required for the appeal process can be quite costly.
In this airman's situation, bipolar disorder is a disqualifying condition that prevents the FAA from issuing an unrestricted medical certificate. While the FAA may consider the airman for a special issuance, that decision is solely up to the FAA and may not be appealed. So, the airman would have to fight the FAA's determination that the airman has bipolar disorder.
In order to have the FAA's denial reversed, the airman has to convince the ALJ. This means the airman would need to have the current doctor testify not only that the airman does not suffer from bipolar disorder, but also that the airman's current condition, to extent the airman has other disclosed medical conditions, still meets the standards for issuance of an unrestricted medical certificate. It may also be beneficial to have an independent doctor evaluate the airman and provide an opinion that athe airman does not have bipolar disorder.
Additionally, the current doctor would need to explain why the earlier bipolar diagnosis was incorrect. Depending upon the circumstances, this can be a very tough battle for the airman to win.
Unfortunately, at a time when more and more doctors are "diagnosing" kids with ADD, ADHD and other such conditions, this situation is becoming more and more common. And as we have seen, a misdiagnosis as a youth may come back to haunt an adult who wants to become a pilot and needs a medical certificate.
If you find yourself in this situation or have a medical condition that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate, get help BEFORE you apply for a medical certificate. Talk to an aviation attorney or the medical certification professionals at AOPA or NBAA.
By taking a pro-active approach and getting help, you will be able to "pick your battles" wisely to maximize your chances of being able to earn your wings and/or successfully obtaining a medical certificate if necessary.
What Are An Airman's Options After The FAA Denies A Medical Application Based Upon A Disqualifying Condition?


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Sangoma Ramps Up Product Releases in 2012
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 30, 2012) – Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX VENTURE:STC), a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for both voice and data, has launched its tenth new product for 2012. The Sangoma STM1-Mux, is a stand-alone appliance that allows customers to take advantage of the cost efficiencies available through the termination of fiber network uplinks into a simple and cost-effective appliance that extracts the T1 or E1 spans of on-premise networking gear.
"Sangoma is keenly focused on innovation and growth, and as a result of the change in strategic vision implemented by chief executive officer Bill Wignall, we are on track to bring more than a dozen new products to market this calendar year," said Frederic Dickey, director of product management for Sangoma. "Moving upward from previously sporadic new product introductions, to our current pace, enables us to leverage our engineering and technology expertise to nimbly respond to market needs in a time when technology and customer demands are constantly on the move."
As a component of Sangoma's broad portfolio of telecommunications solutions, the STM1-Mux multiplexer supports OC-3 and STM-1 networking standards and provides up to 84 T1 spans or 63 E1 spans with the capacity to connect 2,016 simultaneous calls. Combined with other Sangoma solutions supporting SS7 and SIP signaling and multiple transmissions standards, the STM1-Mux can form a complete platform to support many business applications. In addition, the STM1-Mux supports direct cable connection with the highest density digital telephony board in the market, the Sangoma A116, to eliminate cross-connect wiring for each group of 16 E1/T1 spans terminated in high-density deployments.
"Sangoma's strategy to expand product deliveries over the past year has contributed to our positive fiscal results," noted David Moore, Sangoma chief financial officer. "We've already set revenue records in two separate quarters in 2012, which is particularly encouraging when one considers the sluggish economic conditions that are still prevalent in the market. All of these indicators demonstrate that Sangoma's product strategies are bearing fruit for the company and our shareholders."
Sangoma provides an industry-leading solution portfolio that enables the interworking of a wide variety of disparate TDM and IP networks, clouds, protocols, services, devices, and applications. Included are award-winning voice and data boards, transcoding and gateway software, and standalone gateway appliances that are designed for simple integration with open source and closed source IP PBX applications, contact centers, unified communications systems and service provider networks. For more information about the Sangoma portfolio of IP telephony and network integration solutions, or to locate an authorized reseller, visit www.sangoma.com.


Assassin's Creed Rogue, the game that came out for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, will also be released for PC. It's a sequel to 2013's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and its final mission is the introduction of Assassin's Creed Unity.
In about a month, March the 10th to be precise, Assassin's Creed Rogue will be playable on PC. It was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2014. In order to celebrate the release of Assassin's Creed Rogue for PC, Ubisoft has posted a launch trailer. Check it out!
Will you get Assassin's Creed Rogue, or are you afraid after all the trouble Ubisoft had with Assassin's Creed Unity?


Gautam Buddha is passing near a village which consists of high caste brahmins only. They are very much against Gautam Buddha, they have all gathered outside the village to condemn him, to abuse him. He stands there listening to their abuse, their allegations, their lies. Even Ananda -- who has been with him all these years -- feels angry. Because they were born into a royal family: they were warriors, their whole training was to fight. But because Gautam Buddha is present, he controls himself; otherwise he would have killed one or two people then and there.
Gautam Buddha said to them, "You see that the sun is going to set soon, and we have to reach the other village before the sun sets. If you have not finished all that you wanted to say to me, I will make a point that when I return I set aside enough time to listen to you again. And in two days, I will be returning along the same route -- so it will be very kind of you if you can wait just two days."
One man from the crowd said, "You don't seem to be disturbed at all. And we are not just saying things to you -- we are abusing you, insulting you."
Gautam Buddha said, "You have come a little late. If you had come ten years before, you would not have gone back alive. I am also a warrior. There would have been bloodshed here; not a single man in this crowd would have gone back alive. But you have come a little late.
"In the village just before this village, people came with sweets and fruits. And we said, `We eat only once a day, and we have taken our food, so it would be very kind if you would take these things back with you. We are grateful.' What do you think they did with those sweets and those fruits?"
Somebody said, "They must have distributed them amongst themselves; they must have eaten them."
Buddha said, "You are intelligent. Do the same: whatever you have brought, I don't accept; take it back. Because unless I accept your insult, you cannot insult me; it is a two-way affair. It is your mouth, you can say anything -- but unless I accept it, you are just talking into the air. Just go home and say all these things to each other; enjoy. And I will be coming again after two days, so be ready."
They were shocked, and they could not believe -- what kind of man is this? When they moved on, Ananda said to Buddha, "This is too much. There were moments when I was going to jump and hit the man! Just because of you, I tried to control my temptation."
Buddha said -- and remember it -- he said: "What those people were saying has not hurt me.
What you are saying hurts me. You have been with me for so many years, and yet you are not aware enough to know what to take and what not to take? Can't you discriminate?"
I want you not to become missionaries, I want you to become messages.
And that is possible only if you are utterly selfish, so that before you start helping others, you have helped yourself; before you start enlightening other people, you are enlightened yourself.
That's what I mean by being selfish.
Whatever you want to spread must be your living experience.


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Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 6th April 2017 Issue no. 766
Vectair Systems granted Ecolabel mark for its Sanitex MVP Foam Soap
Vectair Systems, a leading innovator in hygiene that supplies to more than 100 countries, has been awarded the Ecolabel mark for its Sanitex MVP Foam Soap refill.
Waste: boost recycling, cut landfilling and curb food waste, European Parliament says
The share of waste to be recycled would rise to 70% by 2030, from 44% today, under draft legislation adopted on Tuesday in the European Parliament. MEPs also want the 'waste package' plans to limit the share of landfilling, which has a big environmental impact, to 5% and to deliver a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030. Parliament will now negotiate with the Council of Ministers.
Rogaland boosts Endeavor fleet to five
Norwegian cleaning contractor Rogaland Teppe has taken delivery of a further two new Prochem Endeavor 500 extractors. The company now runs a fleet of five 500s in addition to its Prochem Everest and Performer truck-mounted machines.
Bioklenz disinfectant gets approval from M&S
Warrington-based supplier of hygiene solutions, Klenzan, has recently received approval under the Marks & Spencer product accreditation scheme for its premium non-QAC based disinfectant, Bioklenz.
Lindhaus cleans the Dutch Royal Palace in The Hague (Paleis Noordeinde)
The list of outstanding Lindhaus clients continues to grow, with the news that the company's multifunction carpet cleaners and commercial floor scrubbers were chosen for floor and carpet care at the Royal Palace in The Hague, Noordeinde Palace, residence of king Willem Alexander.
There's barely a week that the National Health Service doesn't feature in the news and the coverage is now more frequent as we've all become aware that the organisation's financial struggles have reached crisis point. It's clear that something needs to be done to tackle the problem and while much focus and many expensive consultations over recent years, have been on the potential closure of local facilities with the promise of 'super-hospitals' (not very local, but with better facilities and staffing), the thing the public focuses on is the tremendous unnecessary waste of money and resources.
Many believe that with the right purchasing decisions and less waste, we won't need to close hospitals. I had personal experience of this last year when my daughter was forced to have botox in her soft palette to freeze a spasm. As the consultant injected it, he grumbled that he only needed a small percentage of this highly expensive chemical, but that the vial contained the minimum amount that the supplier was prepared to offer. The majority of the product would be discarded. "Just imagine the costs involved, across the entire NHS!" he said. "And just imagine that across all the chemicals and other products the NHS has to buy!"
NHS waste hit the headlines again this week and the cleaning industry didn't fare too well out of it, being accused of charging too much for basics such as toilet tissue and cleaning services, while being blamed for hospital acquired infections. Apparently, City Hospitals Sunderland has been paying 66p per loo roll while other Trusts have been paying half that. I pay around 28p a roll for quality tissue in the local supermarket and I'm hardly buying it in bulk! What's going on? Why is a hospital - purchasing in huge quantities through a trade outlet rather than via a store - being charged so much? It doesn't make sense, does it?
We need our NHS, and the cleaning industry - forever fighting to improve public perception of what we do - can help it to survive and thus prove what an important industry we are. What can we as an industry do, to enable NHS facilities everywhere to be properly cleaned and well stocked with the products we supply, for a consistent and reasonable price while we maintain decent margins? It can't be hard, can it? And the NHS is well worth it. Please let me know what you think...
SCA to become two listed companies
At the Annual General Meeting of SCA, the company's shareholders voted in favour of the Board of Director's proposal to split the Group into two listed companies.
One of these will continue to operate as SCA, an efficient and well-invested forest products company that will include the forest products operations and all forest land currently owned by the Group. SCA's hygiene business, including the current business areas of Personal Care (including the recently acquired BSN medical) and Tissue will become a leading global hygiene & health company operating under the name Essity.
Concerns about cleanliness and infection control in independent ambulances
The Care Quality Commission has now carried out 70 comprehensive inspections of independent ambulance services since April 2015.
These inspections have identified some common concerns around cleanliness and infection control practices, a lack of appropriate recruitment checks and poor medicines management.
Are companies measuring the cost of cleaning correctly? Why false economies could be costing your business...
Dr Emma Saunders, general manager at Genesis Biosciences, argues that biological cleaners can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional chemicals for the facilities management industry, when the 'bigger picture' is taken into account.
Cleaning up London's air
Every year, over 9,000 Londoners are said to be dying prematurely from long-term exposure to air pollution and the latest research shows that hundreds of schools are located in areas exceeding safe legal pollution levels.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is implementing tough measures to reduce London's deadly air pollution and protect the health and wellbeing of all Londoners.
Waste to energy market gains public-private partnership attention due to EU 2020 renewable energy targets
The European waste to energy (WTE) market is experiencing steady growth. A circular economy, the European Union (EU) 2020 renewable energy target, country-specific regulations and incentives to increase energy efficiency favour this pro-WTE trend.
As a result, waste management, modernisation of WTE plants, research and development into new WTE technologies, and public and private partnerships (PPP) are garnering attention.
DJB Cleaning Supplies first in the UK to become a CHSA Accredited Distributor
DJB Cleaning Supplies is the first distributor of cleaning & hygiene products in the country to secure accreditation from the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association. Businesses buying cleaning and hygiene products, now more than ever, can be certain that 'what's on the box is in the box' with DJB Cleaning Supplies.
ECMR welcomes new partner
The European Cleaning Machines Recycling has extended a warm welcome to new member Kimberly-Clark Professional, which chose ECMR to bring in a sustainable approach to company policy; improving respect for the environment and providing a boost to the circular economy.
In close cooperation with Kimberly Clark Professional, ECMR will collect all end of lifetime sanitary dispensers for the recycling, re-use and upcycling of the materials, according to the EU waste regulations.
DCS Multiserve - How to clean a... Skyscraper
Skyscrapers are impressive structures that make up some of the world's most impressive skylines - from New York City to London and Shanghai. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest on record, measuring 828 metres, 830 to the tip.
It's so big, in fact, that it even has its own Twitter handle. With offices, hotel rooms, social spaces and function rooms in skyscrapers across the world, the windows - and the building itself - need to be spotless to showcase it in its best light. So how do these impressive buildings get cleaned? DCS Multiserve, a cleaning company in Newcastle, has put together some interesting insights on this most daring of tasks...
Clorox Professional's Total 360 System uses proven electrostatic technology
Clorox Professional Products has unveiled the Clorox Total 360 System.
New Standard published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced the publication of a new ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup (1st edition, 2017).
ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard defines criteria and methodology used by the technician for inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination and for establishing work plans and procedures.
"What a welcome! Our first experience of the Cleaning Show was one we'll never forget"
writes Anthony Wilkey, of Best Minds: "Earlier this month, Best Minds was invited to present at the Cleaning Show in London's ExCeL Centre. Michelle Cachucho - our founder - and I are fortunate enough to have a lot of experience of this kind of thing, but we'd not presented at the Cleaning Show before and were very much looking forward to it.
We were not disappointed.
Transportation cleaning - flexible, ergonomic and cost-efficient
Qleen Pure Water Cleaning Systems help make the cleaning of glass, facades, solar panels and transport systems even more safe and efficient.
Their German manufacturer, Lehmann, is an advocate of sustainable cleaning concepts; providing professional solutions that reduce the consumption of water, energy and cleaning agents.
Prochem Europe broadens training offer to professional cleaners in 2017
Prochem Europe is broadening its training offer to professional cleaners in 2017, staging regional courses for the Midlands plus a series of WoolSafe sessions to complement the company's well-established seminars held throughout the year at its dedicated training academy in Chessington, Surrey.
Citron Hygiene acquires Workplace Essentials
Toronto, Canada-based Citron Hygiene (formerly Cannon Services), has acquired Workplace Essentials, a washroom and workplace hygiene company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Bunzl announces acquisitions in the US and Italy
Bunzl has, this week, announced that it has acquired two further safety businesses in the US and Italy.
ML Kishigo, which is based in Santa Ana, California, is engaged in the sale of high visibility clothing and other safety related workwear to distributors throughout the US. Revenue in the year ending 31st December 2016 was US$34 million.
Cleaning Show in London well attended and business done
The Cleaning Show, which took place over three days in London's Docklands recently, attracted 5,767 professional trade attendees and industry supporters - a 5% increase on the previous event held in London in 2015.
The show certainly seemed busy and the organisers tell us that some 10% of the visitors came from overseas - 9% more than last time. But the visitors weren't just there to look at what was on show... orders were placed with a number of companies exhibiting.
Action Team takes on improving the environment
Scotland's fourth largest local authority, North Lanarkshire Council, has set up a new Environmental Action Team to tackle issues of litter, graffiti, fly tipping and overgrown shrubbery to help keep communities cleaner.
Safety gets shown the green card at Lanes Utilities
Wastewater engineers working for Lanes Utilities who set high standards of health & safety are now awarded a green card in recognition of their achievement. Those that do not meet all safety standards receive a yellow card, and those that are judged to have failed are shown a red card.
Art Cleaning's work declared 'a masterpiece' at National Awards Ceremony
Art Cleaning, in Birmingham, took home two Federation of Window Cleaners' awards that were presented at the recent UK Cleaning Show.
Window cleaner Robert Baker, from Walsall, was presented with the UK's Window Cleaner of the Year Award for his 51-year commitment to the industry and for overcoming many challenges to continue doing the job he loves, while Art Cleaning achieved the second position as a runner-up in the Window Cleaning Company of the Year category.
NVQ training for washroom service technicians
The IWSA Independent Washroom Services Association has initiated an NVQ Training Programme for washroom service technicians under the auspices of City & Guilds Facilities Management Training Programme.
Public sector FM outsourcing is growing: how can providers & FM professionals benefit?
In this article, Peter Forshaw, managing director of Maxwell Stephens - the UK professional services agency that specialises in facilities management recruitment - writes about the growth of outsourcing in the public sector...
"FM outsourcing is booming, but that's not the only big news. The definition of facilities management is changing, too. A huge trend is rising within the public sector, favouring outsourced experts to deliver services rather than in-house employees.
Return of the Dook to Dukinfield
Following his triumphant debut appearance at the Cleaning Show in London, Greyland`s Dook the Duck has returned safely home to the factory in Dukinfield.
ICE Locator beats 95 entrants to win Best Product Award
Industrial Cleaning Equipment's ICE Locator has won the 'Best Product' accolade at the UK Cleaning Industry Awards 2017.
Selection of photos from the Cleaning Show
Doug Cooke, CSSA with his winnings at the Greyland 'Hook a Dook' competition.
Northern expansion for Guardian Water Treatment
Guardian Water Treatment has opened a new office in Leeds. Thanks to continuing nationwide growth, the provider of air and water hygiene services has expanded from its Essex-base in order to better serve its northern operations.
National bed month: 58% of Brits are sleeping with the enemy
Are you itching to fall asleep at night? London Cleaning System may have the answer why. Each night you risk sleeping among invisible bacteria, creeping around the corners of your mattress inconspicuously. With 22% of the population stating that they frequently have a bad night's sleep, London Cleaning System deciphered just why this may be, in celebration of National Bed Month.
New contract reinforces Cooper's partnership
The UK's main facility dedicated to the safe and efficient disposal of low level radioactive waste has reinforced its partnership with Cooper Handling Group after awarding the company a new five-year contract to maintain its mobile site equipment. LLW Repository (LLWR) manages the national Low Level Waste Repository in West Cumbria on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and oversees a national programme to ensure that lower activity waste is managed effectively across the UK.
'Outstanding' Accrington College tutor awarded Medal of Excellence
Dedicated tutor Stuart Wilson, from Accrington & Rossendale College, had his outstanding teaching in bio-hazard cleaning recognised by national training & qualification board City & Guilds with a Medal for Excellence.