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LIMERICK - Twenty years have passed since a devastating tornado swept through Limerick, killing three people and injuring 25.

The tornado touched down on July 27, 1994, missing the Limerick nuclear power plant but striking a housing development in the township known as The Hamlet.

Houses that weren't leveled had windows shattered, roofs broken, even entire walls missing. The 150-mph winds that ripped through the area were so strong they lifted a police patrol car 12 inches off the ground, according to reports published in The Mercury.

Trees were uprooted. Cars were flipped. Second-floor bathrooms had their contents spilled across neighbor's yards. Nothing could escape as the tornado picked up and threw anything with impunity.

After the storm passed, 15 new homes were leveled and 15 more were damaged in the tornado's destructive path. Property damage was estimated in the millions.

A 10-month-old baby and her parents, Daniel and Laura Thompson, were killed by the twister.

But there was some good news to come amid the devastation. While a young couple, Mike and Karen Finlan, were sleeping in their second floor bedroom, their baby was ripped from its nursery in the adjacent room. Their child, Michael Finlan, landed on the lawn, bleeding, but somehow still alive, with a broken leg and a few ugly gashes on its head. After a few days in Phoenixville Hospital, the 5-month-old child was listed in satisfactory condition, according to reports published in The Mercury.

Joseph Richie, another resident of The Hamlet, was sleeping with his wife when the storm tore him out of his bedroom. Richie miraculously landed in his neighbor's garden, suffering only a bruised lung and contusions to his back and neck muscles.

His wife, Jean Richie, was thought to have been tossed into her own yard by the tornado. The two were franticly trying to find each other once they regained consciousness outside, but they didn't get a chance to meet until they were both placed in the same rescue vehicle to the hospital, according to reports at the time.

After the damage, Hamlet residents tackled the enormous task of clearing the debris away and picking up the pieces of their lives that the tornado had broken apart.

But they did it. Cars were towed away, trees were cut and removed, and houses were pushed back up. Victims got their bearings back at a relief center across town.

Since that time, Limerick hasn't experienced a natural disaster as devastating as the one that crashed through the area that Wednesday night. But even though the damage at the time seemed overwhelming, the community came together to rebuild what was lost.

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BertO is a testimonial of the new Google project ITALIA IN DIGITALE - News BertO

A few hours ago Google, the world web giant, announced its intention to allocate 900 million dollars in 5 years to encourage digitalisation in Italian SMEs.

The aim of the project is to encourage economical recovery in Italy, severely affected by Covid – 19.

To promote this important recovery project, Google has selected three digitally advanced Italian societies as an example to the entire world.

In the furniture sector, Google chose BertO.

Right from 2012, BertO has been repeatedly quoted as a case study for Google, thanks to the skill with which the society’s CEO Filippo Berto understood, before everyone else, the way in which digital technology was able to transform a PMI like BertO into a society renowned throughout the world.

The story of BertO is based on passion for design and for quality furniture and it has found its place in the productive territory of Meda thanks to the artisan craftsmanship for which Meda has distinguished itself over the centuries together with a universally recognised taste for style.

BertO’s name has become known throughout the world thanks to the intuition of Filippo Berto, CEO of the society, who put the family business on the road to digital revolution: “in the early years of 2000 I realised that we had to invest in new strategies in order to compete with giants in this field. We had an enormous patrimony in our hands: our history, the territory and our skill”.

Every professional figure in the society has a digital approach to their work and, finding themselves in a dynamic reality, they are constantly learning new skills. The web is the fundamental structure for BertO to create and consolidate a direct relationship with their customers, listening to their dreams and giving them form.

The story of BertO, which during the lock-down totalled +300% of online sales, confirms how the propensity for digitalisation has now become an indispensable resource.

“Ours is a very traditional sector, still closely bound to the old methods of communication and distribution. Only through personal experience, learning, understanding and continually trying out and testing new instruments and methods, can we fully understand the need to transform our business. The people are always the same, it is the societies which must change."

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This year we have teamed up with 3 Universities – Brunel, Coventry and Loughborough – and we want your insight and expertise to guide them.

This is how it works – we have final year design students at all these universities looking for inspiration for their projects.  They want to create something that meets a real need.

Tell us your ideas, issue your challenges and the students will select their projects from this list.

So – what doesn’t exist that should?  What should these bright young minds be working on?  I’ve left the ideas from last year below to get you started.

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I am getting worse at washing up because my left hand has problems with gripping etc. Is there something been designed that could help me with this. Can't afford a dish washer. I am really getting frustrated with this.

Posted by Carole Collin on September 5, 2011 at 3:00pm in Answers & Questions

Hello Carole Collin,

My name is Jonathan Lees, and I am currently attempting to design a product which may address the issues you have mentioned in this comment.

I am very interested in solving this particular issue relating to washing up kitchenware. Out of interest, is there a diagnosed condition related to the gripping problems you are experiencing. The focus of my research study is related particularly to arthritis sufferers.

It would be a great opportunity to gain better insight into the problems you are experiencing. Would you be interested and willing to answer some questions related to this issue?

Many Thanks,

Email: j.p.lees-09@student.lboro.ac.uk

Why cant stairlift companies design a seat that can be like a small lift weight wheelchair so that person can be transferred on to it from bed or arm chair and be taken to the lift and chair pushed on to the stairlift bracket, back wheels collapsing as it pushes on a bit like the ambulance stretchers .  I am fed up of talking to the companies about this but it would be a massive help to us,  as when people get too frail to transfer we could still use a stairlift rather then having to build massive extensions or putting in through floor lifts.  Is here an engineer out there who is stimulated enough to look at this!!

Posted by Jane Varden on August 19, 2011 at 10:13am in I had this idea...

Please can you design a egg-shaped fully enclosed spoon which has a lever on it to open the top, then I could have soup without it all spilling off the spoon between my plate and mouth.

Dear Grant

I work with a charity called Remap, they design and make bespoke gadgets (more info at www.Remap.org.uk ).

Brighton Remap panel includes a chap who designed and built something very similar to what you're describing above.

Please e-mail me kevin.banfield@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you would like some more info on this.

This idea comes from an OT at the Naidex Scotland exhibition last week.

Can we develop a shower head that has a water control (to turn it off and on) on the shower head?

This would help people wanting to wash or clear a specific area of the body without soaking the whole body.

Another idea from Naidex.

I was talking to a lady who uses a wheelchair but is unable to fully bend one leg.  Her partially bent leg is vulnerable to knocks and damage which is a concern for her.  So far she has been advised to use chicken wire (which she's not keen on!)  Can we create a flexible but durable protective guard for this situation?

Can I clarify? Are we talking physical (or engineering) design as opposed to systems?

Does it matter how big the project is?

For example,

 I own a house that was adapted and would suit any severely disabled individual. The Council has no need for it (apparently), yet the cost was considerable.

It is distressing when you hear of people with disabilities requiring housing and we have a house that would be suitable, There seems to be a lack of ability to match needs.

I use elbow crutches but following surgery to fuse my wrist I cannot grip the crutch handle in the same way (as proper use requires the user to bend their wrist and I cannopt do this) so cannot rely on the crutches as much. I have tried gutter crutches but because my condition means that I cannot sense where the ends of my limbs are all I do is trip myself up with them. Could someone please design elbow crutches/elbow crutch handles that I can grip and use more easily?

Would altering the height of the crutch handle to accommodate your straight wrist not help?

i would think that it should not be too difficult.......

I think a combination of change of height, angle, shape and other factors is required. Orthotics removed the handle and replaced it with a small ball but that made it worse. It just seems that no one has resolved this and with my other wrist needing to be fused soon it is becoming a real dilemma!

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Hiring professionals to maintain your roof in good condition is a noble investment that you should always uphold. Many people make mistakes of assuming that only the old roofs require professional repair services. However, you can have your roof repaired when the Commercial Roofing Repair Schiller Park professionals inspect it and find good reasons to repair it. Here are some of the causes of roofing problems:

* Wind damage: Wind can easily blow over the shingles and edges and destabilize them with the partial vacuum it creates. Although many homeowners assume that wind damage can only occur during tornado or hurricane weather, it can also occur when the intensity of wind goes beyond sixty miles per hour. The professional roofers will apply the metal edge strips properly to prevent the wind damage.

* Poor maintenance: Roof installation is not all that you need to do to keep your buildings in good condition, but also proper roof maintenance. If you do not follow the specifications and guidelines that the roofing contractors give during installation, the quality of your roof will decline gradually. You should, therefore, conduct regular roof inspections to avoid expensive repairs and replacements.

* Poor design: Most homeowners will have no option other than repairing or replacing poorly designed roofs. This will be cheaper especially if you hire roofing contractors who offer manufacturer’s warranty during installation. You should find out if the warranty that the manufacturer gives covers both the installed roof and the workmanship.

* Weathering: Most roofs and roofing materials decline gradually because of weathering. Some of the factors that influence the weathering aspect include temperature fluctuation, presence of airborne salt, environmental pollutants and inorganic and organic materials. You should consult professional roofers to advise you on the best roof to install depending on the humid subtropical climate of your area.

* Improper mountings: Many homeowners install signs, antennae and different rooftop projections without understanding that the mountings they secure directly to the roofs will make leak repair difficult. The Commercial Roofing Repair Schiller Park experts will remove the improper mountings and install the right ones.

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The 7 Best Toa Payoh Dental Clinics

Suffering from a very painful toothache? Then you might have a badly decayed tooth or other serious dental condition! To know the kind of treatment that you need, it’d be better to visit one of the best Toa Payoh dental clinics, especially if you live near the area.

The city has a lot of dental health centres and you’ll surely be lost if you’re not quite familiar with their offered services and locations. Worry no more because we’re going to guide you through this — we’ve listed the best dental clinics in Toa Payoh!

We’ve thoroughly researched and considered every option, making it easier for you to determine which clinics are most well-loved by the locals. So hurry up and see our list below to figure out their services and costs!

(Note: This list is in no particular order.)

Hosanna! Dental Surgery

Hosanna! Dental Surgery Clinic
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BEST FOR   Emergency dental implants procedures
ADDRESS 123 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-515 Singapore 310123
CONTACT DETAILS (65) 62588456, (65) 62581363
OPERATING HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 12:30pm; 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:30pm; 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Monday & Thursday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday & Friday Night – Closed
Sunday & Public Holidays – Closed

Hosanna! Dental Surgery is a well-known dental care and implant centre in the city as they provide emergency dental services, especially with implant procedures.

They also offer other dental services such as scaling and polishing, whitening, fillings, extractions, crowns and bridges, dentures, and more.

Complex treatments like root canal therapy are also part of their procedures. For their payment options, they approve CHAS, Pioneer, and Medisave accreditations, giving you flexible payment options.

  • Emergency implant treatments
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Pure Dental Practice

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BEST FOR  Dental prevention
ADDRESS 190 Toa Payoh Lorong 6, #01-572. Singapore 310190
CONTACT DETAILS +65 6280 0150
OPERATING HOURS Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 20:30
Sat – Sun: 09:00 – 13:00

Pure Dental Practice specialises in long-term dental care by providing exclusive prevention treatments. They can be the best dental clinic in Toa Payoh for regular dental checkups, recovery, and rehabilitation.

They also prioritise their paediatric dentistry services as they have separate rooms full of toys to keep the kids entertained. Their other services include general and aesthetic dentistry, restoration, implant dentistry, minor oral surgery, root canal treatment, gum treatment, and orthodontics.

  • Minor oral surgery
  • Children dentistry
  • Health insurances

Dental Workz Studio

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BEST FOR  Flexible payment options
ADDRESS 79D Toa Payoh Central #01-49 Singapore 314079
CONTACT DETAILS +65 6884 4051
OPERATING HOURS Mon, Tue & Fri  9am – 6pm
Wed & Thu  9am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 5pm
Sun 9am – 2pm (effective 1-Apr-20)
Closed on Public Holidays

Dental Workz Studio belongs to the Family Dental Centre, one of the leading dental groups in Singapore. They have several local and international branches and their best Toa Payoh dental clinic is one.

They offer a full set of dental services that involve dental implants, Invisalign, root canal treatment, veneers, teeth whitening, braces, gum treatment, children dentistry, and many more.

  • Financial arrangement
  • International patients
  • CHAS, Pioneer and many more accreditations

Caring Dental

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BEST FOR  Complete range of dental services
ADDRESS Blk 111 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-362 Singapore 310111
OPERATING HOURS Weekdays and Saturday: 9am–9pm

Caring Dental has all the basic and advanced treatments for your overall dental care. They offer gum treatment, fillings, extractions, wisdom tooth surgery, root canal treatment, dentures, implants, braces, and more.

Children’s denistry is also included in their services, so you can bring your kids for regular checkups or immediate consultations as well. With their whole set of services, many have claimed them to be the best Toa Payoh dental clinics.

  • CHAS-, Pioneer-, and Medisave-accredited
  • Aesthetic and children’s dentistry

Greenlife Dental Clinic

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BEST FOR  Advanced technology
ADDRESS 186, 01-418 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 310186
CONTACT DETAILS 65 6250 0630
OPERATING HOURS Mon – Fri: 9am – 9pm
Sat – Sun: 9am – 5pm
PH: Closed

Greenlife Dental Clinic is also one of the most recommended dental clinics on the island. This is because of their advanced technology that helps them to perform different kinds of procedures.

This includes tooth restoration, crowns and bridges, implants, orthodontics, invisalign, root canal treatment, gum treatment, and teeth whitening.

  • Broad range of dental services
  • CHAS and Medisave accredited

B9 Dental Centre

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BEST FOR  Major dental treatments
ADDRESS 520 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 #01-64 HDB Hub Singapore 310520 (Next to Toa Payoh MRT)
OPERATING HOURS Daily, 9am–9pm

B9 Dental Centre is an award-winning clinic that provides a comprehensive set of treatments, including root planing and gum treatment, surgical extraction procedures, partial and full dentures, root canal treatments, veneers, and more.

Certain treatments such as dental implants, wisdom tooth extraction, and bone graft are claimable from Medisave. For their bleaching services, they offer a take-home kit ,so you can also do proper dental care at home.

  • Aesthetic dentistry
  • Emergency treatments
  • Medisave accreditation for Singaporean residents

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BEST FOR  Major dental treatments
ADDRESS 2 Tai Thong Crescent, #01-04, S347836 ( 5 mins walk from Potong Pasir MRT exit B)
OPERATING HOURS Monday , Tuesday and Thursday : 9am to 9pm.
Wednesday and Friday : 9am to 6pm
Saturday : 10 to 2pm
Sunday : 1 to 5pm.

Absolute Smile Dental is one of the best dental clinics in Toa Payoh simply because of what the clinic itself stands for. That is, a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry.

Patrons of Absolute Smile Dental can expect great service from the clinic’s staff. Not only that, but a wide array of services as well given that Absolute Smile Dental can address any and all concerns when it comes to mouth problems. From general dentistry, to orthodontics, to gum treatments. Better yet, Dr. Alex SM Dovban of Absolute Smile Dental approaches each case with care and a smile.

  • Same day dental appointments
  • Accepts MediSave and Chas subsidies
  • Offers InvisAlign

That’s our list of the best dental clinics in Toa Payoh! Have you already decided on which clinic you’d plan to visit? Let us know and tell us more about your experience with them!

For other options, see these best dental clinics in Bedok. This would be a great help, especially if you’re currently residing near the city.


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Delicious and tasty fritters made with green chillies. a perfect snack for all occasions.

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  1. Big size mirchi 4 de seed and cut into chunks
  2. 1 egg
  3. 1/4 cup maida
  4. 1 tsp chilli flakes
  5. 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  6. 1/2 tsp pepper powder
  7. 1 tsp chilli powder
  8. Salt to taste
  9. Bread crumbs
  10. Oil for frying

  1. wash and cut the mirchi into chunks
  2. take a bowl add egg maida salt pepper chilli powder garlic powder and chilli flakes add 2 to 3 tbsp water mix well to a light coating consistency keep aside
  3. mix well to coating consistency
  4. dip each chunks into batter
  5. spread the bread crumbs roll the coated mirchi into bread crumbs keep aside
  6. heat the pan add enough oil when oil is hot add bread crumbs coated mirchi into hot oil fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until done
  7. crunchy yummy snacks is ready serve with ketchup or with mayonnaise thank you happy cooking

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Spend your time writing while Bewitching Book Tours takes care of your online marketing activities. Bewitching will create buzz for your book. All you need to do is provide your book materials and Bewitching will handle the rest.

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1Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you, 2and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith. 3But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 4And we are confident about you in the Lord that you are both doing – and will do – what we are commanding. 5Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.

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6But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us. 7For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you, 8and we did not eat anyone’s food without paying. Instead, in toil and drudgery we worked night and day in order not to burden any of you. 9It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate. 10For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: “If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat.” 11For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others. 12Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat. 13But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right. 14But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all. 17I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is how I write in every letter. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

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(Concilium Aureliacum). This is a town in Haute-Auvergne where two councils were held viz. one in 1278, against exemptions (Martene, Thes. vol. iv), and the second in 1297, under Simon, archbishop of Bourges, to afford succor to the king (ibid. p. 214).

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New Crank Brothers Pedals Promise Longer Life, Commuter Savvy

Crank Brothers new pedals fit everyone from downhillers to mountain bikers to commuters

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Crank Brothers hasn’t made any major changes to its well-known Eggbeater pedals in the past few years, but for 2016, the company completely remade not only its flagship pedal, but all of the other classics in the lineup—including updates to the Candy, the Mallet, and the Stamp. But perhaps most exciting was the newest pedal in the collection: the Double Shot.

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Double Shot
The Double Shot is not only the newest pedal in Crank Brothers’ lineup, but also the only pedal that isn’t designed solely for mountain biking. It’s a double-sided flat pedal where one side boasts a simple, flat surface, and the other features half an Eggbeater, so you can either clip into the pedals or just ride them as flats. It’s a great option for someone who uses a bike for both commuting and adventure, or for the newbie who’s clip-in-curious but too nervous to fully cross over.

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The classic, simple Eggbeater pedal has been plagued by "longevity issues," and even Crank Brothers rep David Meredith is quick to admit the pedals have suffered from a bad reputation for fast wear-outs.

However, 2016 is a new year for the company, and Meredith claims that after copious testing, the improvements made on the still-classic-looking pedal give it a extend its lifespan by 75 percent. Across the board, the pedals have gotten an internal makeover, in particular thanks to self-lubricating Igus LL-glide bearings that replace the old bearings. “They’re custom-made for us,” Meredith explains. Another addition is a double-seal system that will keep grit out of pedals for an extended lifetime of hard use. “Our outside bearing is an enduro model specially made for us,” he adds. “Everything is in the same spot, we’ve just made improvements.” These improvements will, of course, carry through the entire line.

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Candy 7 and Candy 11
New for the Candy pedals—essentially Eggbeaters with a small platform around the clip—are some structural tweaks that allow for better clearance, both to lessen frequent rock smacking and to avoid clip-in issues. The Candy 7 and 11 are “trail” versions of the standard Candy, Meredith explains. The body shape has been refined with smoother sides in order to avoid hitting rocks. A new integrated traction pad on the top of the pedals also increases rider comfort, and with 1mm and 2mm options, riders can choose what works best for them. Lastly, the pedal is significantly easier to pull apart to rebuild, thanks to a switch to a 6mm hex key opener versus the old screwdriver slot.

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Mallet Gets a Makeover
The Mallet was originally designed as Crank Brothers’ answer to the rise of enduro racing: The large platform allowed for downhill-style standing and platform, while an Eggbeater pedal in the middle provided a clip-in for when you’re riding up the hill between segments. The 2016 line features the Eggbeater upgrades in all models, as well as a weight reduction of 50 grams in the Mallet E compared to the Mallet DH. Additionally, it’s designed to be lower-profile, and features the same refined body shape and traction pads as the Candy.

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Two Sizes for the Stamp
“Riders’ feet come in different sizes… So should their pedals,” the new slogan for the Stamp boldly proclaims. New for this year are two versions of the Stamp, Crank Brothers’ downhill flat pedal. The first, the Stamp Small, is a smaller version for men's shoe sizes 5 to 10, while the Stamp Large (about a centimeter longer and wider) is for sizes 10 and up. Of course, you don’t have to listen to the company: Ride what feels right, Meredith says. “If you happen to like a bigger pedal or you’re riding a fat bike in the snow, size up,” he says. He also notes that there’s an unintentional bottle opener capability on the Stamp, so consider that an added bonus. The Stamp also has a grease port built in so "you can keep them working forever."

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Biosimilars Council Sides with Pfizer in Antitrust Dispute with J&J

As we previously reported, on September 20, 2017, Pfizer filed an antitrust lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleging that J&J has engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to protect its Remicade® (infliximab) product.

On November 28, 2017, J&J filed a motion to dismiss Pfizer’s complaint alleging that Pfizer did not plead facts “showing that [J&J]’s discounts and rebates, rather than Pfizer’s own unwillingness to offer lower prices on [Pfizer’s] Inflectra or bundled discounts on Pfizer’s many profitable, billion-dollar products, are the cause of Inflectra’ s alleged poor record to date.”

On January 12, 2018, Pfizer filed its opposition to J&J’s motion to dismiss responding that J&J’s “web of exclusive dealing contracts” with insurance providers for Remicade® has “led to the near-total foreclosure of competition from FDA-approved ‘biosimilars,’ including Pfizer’s biosimilar, Inflectra.”  Pfizer argued that J&J’s exclusionary contracts have resulted in “higher prices and reduced choices for consumers—exactly the harms that the antitrust laws are intended to prevent.”

On January 26, 2018, the Biosimilars Council filed an unopposed motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in opposition to J&J’s motion to dismiss.  The Biosimilars Council’s brief argues that if the Court upholds the “exclusionary tactics such as those used by Defendants to prevent Inflectra from competing against Defendants’ branded infliximab product Remicade®,” J&J’s actions “will provide a roadmap for other pharmaceutical companies to stifle biosimilar competition.”  The Council argues that “[r]eplication of these tactics across biologics markets will dramatically diminish incentives for developing future biosimilars, and competition in this critical, growing sector of the health care industry will suffer.”  The Council alleges that J&J’s “Biosimilars Readiness Plan,” “could serve as a blueprint for every brand name biologic drug maker seeking to maintain monopoly power and profits indefinitely in the face of competition from a lower-priced biosimilar.”  The Council alleged J&J’s “Biosimilars Readiness Plan,” includes:

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  • “Bundling arrangements through which J&J only provides rebates on other products if insurers agree not to cover Inflectra.”
  • “Exclusionary agreements and bundling arrangements with healthcare providers similar to those entered into with insurers.”

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eBook Provides Blueprint for Successfully Navigating Dynamic Healthcare Environment

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Syneos Health® Insights Hub, a dynamic destination for what’s next thinking and future-focused insights, today released 2020 Health Trends: Changing Lives and Life Sciences. This annual trends report outlines critical shifts and the underlying dynamics that will shape biopharmaceutical decision making in 2020. Compiled from hundreds of global trend watchers working on the frontlines of healthcare, the report provides tangible ways for biopharmaceutical companies to navigate what’s ahead to realize the full potential of innovation.

“As we enter the next decade, the state of biopharmaceutical change continues to accelerate – from scientific advances redefining what’s possible to new technologies that are changing how we generate and act on data to improve health,” said Alistair Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer, Syneos Health. “In the midst of rapid change, it’s critical to understand and anticipate market dynamics that will impact healthcare decision making. Tapping these insights will enable all stakeholder communities to better speed innovation to change patients’ lives.”

Syneos Health and other industry-leading experts identified top trends across geographies and therapeutic areas including:

Rapidly evolving interfaces are dramatically changing where people find care and how they engage with clinical research.

  • The Many Points of Care: Advances in digital care connections and the growth of new customer segments have opened entirely new ways of making healthcare more scalable and accommodating to both baby boomer demands and millennial disruption.
  • Better, by Design: Big shifts in clinical trial user experience are changing how patients engage – from interactive, personal ways to connect with new trial participants to new technologies and tools that make learning as easy as a conversation with a friend.

The once approval-driven clinical world is evolving to focus more on Real World Evidence and building value stories.

  • Answering to Real World: From building organizational fluency in Real World Evidence to learning new methods of data-infused trial design, industry leaders are helping their teams get ahead of both regulatory requirements and payer expectations to consistently demonstrate impact.
  • The Value Evaluation: From big expectations for innovation to bulk pricing, payers, advocates and regulators are challenging biopharmaceutical leaders to show initial population-relevant data and defend value against constant change.

The industry is transforming to create more impact for patients, systems and their own organizations.

  • Patient Value: The industry has moved from buzzword to activation when it comes to patient-centricity. Clinical teams are engaging patients around endpoints and experiences, while commercial teams build health platforms and new ways to put stakeholders first.
  • Vs. Cancer: A record number of new oncology treatments have been approved in recent years, with industry making the commitment to take on cancer in the boldest ways possible from breakthrough treatments to potential vaccines and cures.
  • New Strategic Blueprint: As commercialization becomes increasingly challenging, life science leaders are resetting their focus on core assets, building ROI models around data investments and starting to talk about how work changes when purpose changes.
  • Tearing Down Silos: The walls are continuing to come down as siloed groups embrace teamwork, including more strategic integration of outsourcing and agile ways of working that help everyone experiment and learn together.

Critical stakeholders are under more pressure than ever at a moment when distrust of those best positioned to help is at an all-time high.

  • Profession Under Pressure: The once-lauded career of doctor is becoming less appealing to some current doctors and potential student recruits. Standing in the gap are unpaid caregivers who, in 2020, have to give so much more.
  • The Trust Deficit: In an era of pessimism and worry, leaders are launching initiatives to win trust back from people continuing to question industry, platform and company reputation.

Leigh Householder, Managing Director, Innovation, Syneos Health Communications and lead author of the eBook commented, “So many of the micro shifts we’ve seen nudging healthcare to change are coming to maturity, genuinely revolutionizing the way we work and live. These trends illuminate the areas where we need to work fast and smart to relentlessly pursue better relationships, solutions and stakeholders experiences.”

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  • Download the 2020 Health TrendseBook to read all 15 critical trends set to change clinical research and commercialization in the year ahead. Gain access to recommendations for planning your response to these changes in 2020.
  • Subscribe to our podcast for further coverage of the 2020 Health Trends and implications for biopharmaceutical companies in the new decade.
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The Syneos Health Insights Hub generates future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment. Driven by dynamic research, our perspectives are informed by our insights-driven product development model, curated by our subject matter experts and focused on real answers to customer challenges to help guide decision making and investment.

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(CNN)Who's a bully show? Not "Turner & Hooch," which goes to the dogs successful the incorrect way, leaving down a Disney+ bid that's fundamentally a remake but tries excessively hard to presumption itself arsenic a sort-of revival. The effect is simply a semi-confused bull play that nary magnitude of drooling and soulful puppy-dog eyes tin fix.

Forging a escaped transportation to the 1989 movie, the bid focuses connected Scott Turner ("Drake & Josh's" Josh Peck), a San Francisco-based US Marshal who happens to beryllium the lad of the quality that Tom Hanks played. But dad, successful what amounts to a narratively convenient bummer, precocious died, leaving down a large large rambunctious canine for Scott to instrumentality successful who is "almost similar the archetypal Hooch came back."

Scott, naturally, doesn't privation the furry monster destroying his apartment, truthful the amusement replicates the aforesaid beats arsenic the movie. That besides includes Scott gathering a caller imaginable emotion interest, Erica ("Glee's" Vanessa Lengies), who trains constabulary dogs and is instantly smitten by him, though he's painfully dilatory to prime up connected those cues.

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Butter Beans (Lima Beans)

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  • Butter beans are also known as lima beans, and are thought to originate from Lima, Peru.
  • Young versions of butter beans are green, while more mature beans turn cream-colored.
  • Draining and rinsing canned beans is a great way to reduce their sodium content and reduce the amount of gas or bloating that bean newbies may experience!

Health Benefits of Butter Beans

Beans aren’t simply good sources of protein for our plant-based friends! Studies have shown that regular consumption of beans is a major predictor of living a longer and healthier life. The higher fiber content in beans also makes them beneficial for improving cardiovascular health, balancing your blood sugar, and providing a slow-burning, long-lasting source of energy and fullness. If you find that eating beans gives you gas, try starting with smaller amounts. Over time our gut microbiome gets used to processing the higher amounts of fiber present in beans, which means less gas and bloating for us!

Butter beans, or lima beans, are no exception to all of these health benefits! Each 1 cup serving of butter beans has 15g of protein while still being relatively low in calories. These tasty legumes are rich in some awesome nutrients, including:

  • Folate: key for heart health, brain functioning, pregnancy, bone health, mood support, and a strong immune system! Folate also lowers homocysteine levels, effectively reducing risk of heart disease.
  • Fiber: indigestible by our bodies, but still a major team player! Fiber keeps your bowel movements regular and feeds the good bacteria in your gut microbiome (which some are calling our second brain!). Fiber also binds to bile acids before they can be turned into cholesterol, then carefully escorts the bile acids out of the body via excretion.
  • Magnesium: necessary for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body! Magnesium contributes to muscle relaxation, mood support, cardiovascular health, energy production, and so much more.
  • Molybdenum: helps your body naturally detoxify by breaking down sulfites and other toxins
  • Manganese: this trace mineral is critical for supporting energy production, antioxidant activity, and keeping free radicals under control
  • Iron: People who are pregnant, lactating, or going through a growth spurt have an increased need for iron. It’s great to be able add more foods to the list of iron-rich options, especially when it’s something as inexpensive and unassuming as butter beans!

You may have noticed that Birch currently has these large cans of butter beans available at shopping times. The size of those cans might be intimidating, but feast your eyes on these recipes and you’ll find plenty of flavorful ways to use them up! It is also possible to freeze beans you don’t plan to use within 5 days of opening the can. Rinse and drain the beans, then place them in a freezer-safe container, cover with water, and freeze.

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Butter beans have a mild flavor and smooth, buttery texture that makes them a popular choice for cooks. These beans can be used in so many different dishes! Use them as the protein in a soup or stew, like this recipe for Slow Cooker Butter Bean Minestrone. If you’re looking for something that’s simple to prepare but still has plenty of sophistication, try this recipe for White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara by Budget Bytes. Hoping for something more casual and kid-friendly? This savory Butter Bean Dip by It’s Not Complicated could be a hit!

Birch Bada Bean Bada Boom

Another fun way to cook up a whole bunch of beans is to make your own crispy snacks similar to the Bada Bean Bada Boom versions at Birch. Butter beans are likely to split when roasted, but they remain delicious! This recipe from Fountain Avenue Kitchen provides a great template for roasting up any beans you’d like. Play with different flavor combinations. Here are some examples to get you started, with measurements based on 28oz of canned beans:

  • Garlic & Onion: 1tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt
  • Zesty: juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp cayenne powder, ½ tsp salt
  • Sweet & Spicy: 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cayenne powder (optional), 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 TBSP coconut sugar, ½ tsp salt (optional)
  • Smoky: 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt

Lastly, you’ll find the recipe for this refreshing Tomato & White Bean Salad at Birch starting next week! Pairing butter beans with creamy avocado, crunchy snap peas, and lots of flavor makes it sure to please.

Are you curious about other ways that you can work beans into your diet? Or do you not do well with beans and need advice on other ways to support your health? Send your questions to jasmin.conklin@nunm.edu with “Birch Nutrition” in the subject line and I’d be happy to chat!

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IAN Westwood described Warwickshire’s failure to break their Twenty20 quarter-final hoodoo as “bitterly disappointing”.

And the captain pointed the finger at a batting line-up that palpably failed to supply meaningful support to top-scorer Jonathan Trott.

While Trott struck 56, no-one else reached 20, with four of the top six contributing just 15 runs between them as Warwickshire set off in pursuit of a apparently gettable 152.

“I think we could have kept them to 10 or 15 less,” he said.

“We had them seven or eight down and I missed a couple of run out chances but it is still a score that we have been chasing successfully this season.

“But we didn’t get any partnerships going.

‘‘Nobody stayed with Trotty and when you look down the scorecard there were too many single-figure scores.

“Sussex were confident of defending that score and, if you look at the history of this ground, that wasn’t a bad total. But we still had our chances to win the game.

“If someone had stuck around with Trotty we would have got some momentum going but all the wickets that fell at the end made the win look a bit more easy than it was.

“We certainly missed Jeetan Patel. We would have loved to have two spinners on that wicket but it wasn’t to be.

‘‘It is very frustrating that, just the same as the last couple of years, we seem to play very well in the group stage then fall at the next hurdle.

“It is hugely frustrating but to consistently qualify for the quarter-finals must be a positive.

‘‘But although it is bitterly disappointing to go out at this stage again, we can be proud of our Twenty20 campaign this year.”


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FOR West Bromwich Albion, see West Ham United.

The Baggies decision to appoint Roberto Di Matteo may have prompted surprise but scratch beneath the surface if you can. Its no shock, really.

You only have to look at the West Ham model to see what Jeremy Peace had in mind. Gianfranco Zolas success at Upton Park has no doubt been part of the inspiration behind Albions move.

A young Italian, with little experience of managing, working at a club where he will work alongside a sporting and technical director...sounds familiar, just like West Ham (and exactly why Alan Curbishley was never a consideration). Di Matteo isnt even a manager - hes a head coach.

If it works as well as it has in east London then itll be an inspired decision.

And you cant blame Peace for taking the gamble.

Di Matteo, born in Switzerland to Italian parents, may lack the experience of a Dave Jones, the fans adulation of a Derek McInnes or the coaching know-how of an Alan Irvine.

But he will stick Albion back on the radar. Let us not forget that this is a man who managed to transform the loathsome MK Dons into a semi-fashionable club.

And Albions decision to overlook other candidates may not be a bad thing. Dave Jones never really convinced anyone that his heart was set on leaving Cardiff. McInnes, like Di Matteo, remains inexperienced. A bad season would have tarnished the image of McInnes, who remains a hero. His time may yet come sometime in the future. Darren Ferguson was too expensive and Adie Boothroyd would have triggered a deluge of season ticket books being returned - if you go with the reaction to a story about his possible interest in the job.

Irvine was highly spoken of but didnt convince Albion, which left Di Matteo, although we must not necessarily assume that he was the last man standing.

He impressed during his interview. He blew our socks off was how one source put it. Those close to the MK Dons club claim hes thoughtful and his sides like to attack. He seems to be an attacking 4-5-1 man, whose teams include a holding midfielder and a couple of wide men. Now where have we seen that recently? Its not necessarily all about passing, attacking play. Unlike Tony Mowbray he appreciates the times where games need to be killed off, rather than opened out.

Fans wont see a ranter on the touchline. When the MK Dons were involved in their play-off semi-final shoot out defeat to Scunthorpe, the 39-year-old was calm, controlled. There were few outbursts of emotion.

The very name itself - that of a man who became a hero at Chelsea, won 34 Italian caps, trophies in Italy and scored in two English FA Cup finals - ensures a spot of kudos for Albion. He was forced to retire at 31 due to a leg injury and turned his attention to coaching.

As recently as three weeks ago he was shortlisted for a job at Swiss club and Europa League qualifiers Basel, only to be denied because he had yet to acquire the remaining coaching badge needing for European competition, which hes currently working towards.

It is a step into the unknown for Albion. Its a gamble which could backfire and, if it does, then inevitable questions will be asked of the chairman for his decision to appoint Di Matteo.

But those are for another day and may never even get asked.

Hes inexperienced, no doubt, but then so was Roy Keane when he took Sunderland up. And Di Matteo already has the players at Albion to work towards a similar goal.

His first task will be to restore a winning mentality.

Signing players and convincing some of the current squad to stay might just have got a little easier given the personality involved. And you suspect his contacts book wont be too bad either.

Think about this before you pass judgement - its not necessarily a bad appointment.

Albions profile is back on the rise and without a ball being kicked.


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The Hub is currently closed to the public. We hope to re-open for visitors and researchers by the end of the year. If you have an urgent enquiry or research need, please email the team at [email protected]

Our Hub is split into 5 zones which facilitate different parts of the work of Bishopsteignton Heritage by providing space, equipment and expertise to anyone visiting or volunteering.

  • Welcome Desk: a workstation from which the Hub supervisor can perform Appraisal, Accessioning and Cataloguing as well as make sure all Hub users are comfortable and happy.
  • Community Access workstations: where visitors, volunteers and other stakeholders can access the collection and gather for research, training, meetings and discussions to explore the story of Bishopsteignton.
  • Archive Store: this area provides a good standard of preservation for the collection and makes valuable archive material accessible into the future.
  • Digitisation Station: this area houses our specialist digitisation equipment and a computer work-station where post-digitisation processing takes place, making our collections accessible online to the whole world!
  • Flexible exhibition area: can be used for temporary exhibitions or filled with extra seating or work stations for additional visitor capacity.

Archival Processes

All the Guides on how to carry out Archival Processes in the Hub are available here! No one guide should be used in isolation, the best way to take archive material on its processing journey is to use each guide  for the right job alongside an understanding of our Policies.

Appraisal & Accessioning Guide

This Guide details the way in which we appraise and accession material that is brought into the BH Hub for donation or loan. Guidance includes how to treat both physical and digital records as well as what to do if material does not adhere to the BH Collections Development Policy (CDP) including de-accessioning and disposal. This guide does not detail Digitisation, Cataloguing or any steps beyond the appraisal and accessioning of archive material into the care or ownership of BH.

Cataloguing Guide

This guide describes the importance of the cataloguing process as a vital step in our Digitisation project which aims to make as much archive material accessible online as possible. It contains the detailed guidance on how best to fill in the Item Input Form including tips on making sure we record all the information we need and conventions for standardising the way we communicate that information. This all goes towards making the Archive Collection search tool as user-friendly as possible!

While Cataloguing, it is also useful to refer to the Transcription Guide. It explains conventions which must be used to ensure that a transcription is as useful as possible in digital form while remaining true and accurate to the original manuscript.

Digitisation Guide

This Guide provides detailed instructions on how to create good quality digital surrogates for archive material using the equipment available in the Heritage Hub. Equipment includes a Brother MFC-J6930DW Printer/Scanner and a Canon 6D Camera and rig. This guide does not include detailed set-up instructions for using the equipment. The equipment requires software to capture images. This guide does not include detailed instructions on how to install or set up the supporting software. If you require any guidance beyond the information in this document, please speak to a member of the Heritage Hub team.

Media Library Upload Guide

This guide sets out instructions for uploading digitised/digital archive material as images or PDFs to the BH website’s Media Library. By uploading our digital collections to the website, we can make them accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world!

Collections Policies

Collections Development Policy

The overarching policy that governs all of Bishopsteignton Heritage’s general collecting practices and affects all archival and museum collecting, preservation, and access practices.

Preservation Policy (DRAFT)

This policy aims to ensure that the record held by BH is preserved to facilitate access for as long as possible.

Access Policy (DRAFT)

This policy aims to ensure that the record held by BH is accessible to as many people as possible for as long as possible.


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NHS Trust changes its Coronavirus visits policy following legal challenge

Our very own Stephanie Oxley has been representing the mother of a young man detained under s.3 Mental Health Act 1983 in a hospital run by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. The young man has autism, learning disabilities and anxiety. He was detained in the hospital over 2 years ago. The local authority is in the process of arranging a community placement for him, and all parties are working for him to be discharged in the next month.

The young man’s parents have visited him twice a week in hospital since he was admitted, some 27 months ago. Invoking the Coronavirus pandemic, on 15 March 2020, the Trust banned the parents from visiting their son, who has been assessed as having capacity to make decisions about contact.

Since then, the young man has been able to telephone his parents roughly twice a week. He had not previously communicated with his parents via telephone. The parents noticed that their son found it difficult to communicate with them on the phone. They believed that their son was becoming distressed by not having any face-to-face contact and that his behaviour was becoming more agitated and challenging, such that it may jeopardise him being discharged into the community. Via the telephone they could not see his face to gauge how he was feeling and provide emotional support and reassurance to him.

The Trust refused to arrange other means of communication, telling the parents that if they bought a mobile phone for their son, they would let him use it. The parents cannot afford to buy themselves or their son smart phones or tablets.

On 1 April 2020, Stephanie instructed Dr Oliver Lewis of Doughty Street Chambers to assist with challenging the Trust’s policy and guidance on behalf of her client. On 2 April 2020, a letter before claim was sent to the Trust informing it that an application for judicial review would be made unless the Trust either (i) provided the means to have virtual communications or (ii) allowed on-site visits with a 2-meter distance.

It was argued that the Trust’s policy of banning everything but telephone-only communication

  • breached the son’s and his parents’ rights under Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights (right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence) because the policy was disproportionate to achieving the legitimate aim of reducing the risk of patients and staff being infected with Coronavirus; and
  • indirectly discriminated against people with disabilities (in particular people with autism and/or learning disabilities), because it placed people at a particular disadvantage compared with people without disabilities, contrary to s.19 Equality Act 2010.

On 8 April 2020 – the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act 2010 – the Trust confirmed it will:

  1. provide the young man with an iPad set up for Skype and Zoom; and
  2. amend its policy on visits to reflect its duty to facilitate the use of online communication between patients and their relatives.

Although it was argued that the detaining authority is under a positive duty to supply the smart phone or a tablet to both the young man and his parents so as to facilitate contact between them, the Trust has refused to provide the parents with equipment. In the meantime, the parents have borrowed an iPhone from a relative to be able to use Skype and Zoom.

Commenting on the litigation, the parents said, “Although online contact is not the same as visiting our son, we’re pleased that we will be able to see each other virtually, and we hope that this will help his wellbeing and mental health. We hope that other families do not have to take legal action before NHS Trusts amend their policies to take account of the needs of loved ones with autism or learning disabilities.”

Dr Oliver Lewis is clerked by Emily Norman: e.norman@doughtystreet.co.uk.


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Communities are forming ‘mutual aid groups’ to help people in need during the coronavirus outbreak

Monday, 16th March 2020, 3:51 pm
Updated Monday, 16th March 2020, 3:52 pm
As cases of coronavirus in the UK continue to rise, it is heartwarming to see communities coming together to look out for their most vulnerable members (Photo: Shutterstock)
As cases of coronavirus in the UK continue to rise, it is heartwarming to see communities coming together to look out for their most vulnerable members (Photo: Shutterstock)

As cases of coronavirus in the UK continue to rise, it is heartwarming to see communities coming together to look out for their most vulnerable members.

From delivering prescriptions and food parcels to walking dogs, there may be things that those in self-isolation can no longer do, and may need a little help with.

Multitude of aid groups being created to help those in need

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Around the country, different aid groups are being created to help those that may need it, with the list continuing to grow.

These groups have been formed to offer practical support for those in self-isolation, alongside phone calls.

Volunteers are also organising WhatsApp and Facebook groups, and holding meetings online.

The Facebook groups are being linked nationally by Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK.

Anna Vickerstaff, one of the coordinators, said, “No matter what we look like, where we live, or how much money we have, getting sick reminds us that at our core we’re all just human.

“And in every country it’s the old, the sick and those already struggling who will be affected worse. That’s why we set this network up – because we want to make sure that no one in our communities is being left to face this crisis alone, and because we want to try and redress some of the serious inequalities this outbreak will expose.”

University lecturer, Becky Wass, 32, came up with a postcard designed to help those who are staying away from others, which has the hashtag #viralkindness.

The card has different categories that people might need help with, including posting mail, a friendly phone call and picking up shopping,

These postcards are now being dropped at doorsteps across the UK, with the idea already spreading as far as Australia.

The blank card template is available to download online so people can print them at home.

The design includes boxes in which neighbours in need can write their name, address, phone number, and details of what volunteers might be able to help with.

These are the symptoms of coronavirus (Photo WHO)

Keeping up to date with official guidance

However, although these mutual aid groups are showing real community spirit and helping those in need, a councillor in London expressed the importance of receiving official guidance about making physical contact with strangers in regards to inadvertently spreading the virus.

A councillor in Lambeth, Ed Davie, tweeted, "Mutual aid groups show real community spirit but please wait for official guidance before making physical contact with strangers.

"We don't want to inadvertently spread virus or enable vulnerable people to be exploited."

To keep up to date on the government’ response to coronavirus, visit:

For more information about the signs and symptoms of coronavirus, visit:

Coronavirus: the facts

What is coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can affect lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus.

What caused coronavirus?

The outbreak started in Wuhan in China in December 2019 and it is thought that the virus, like others of its kind, has come from animals.

How is it spread?

As this is such a new illness, experts still aren’t sure how it is spread. But.similar viruses are spread in cough droplets. Therefore covering your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing, and disposing of used tissues straight away is advised. Viruses like coronavirus cannot live outside the body for very long.

What are the symptoms?

The NHS states that the symptoms are: a dry cough, high temperature and shortness of breath - but these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. Look out for flu-like symptoms, such as aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose and a sore throat. It’s important to remember that some people may become infected but won’t develop any symptoms or feel unwell.

What precautions can be taken?

Washing your hands with soap and water thoroughly. The NHS also advises to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze; put used tissues in the bin immediately and try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell. Also avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth unless your hands are clean.

Government advice

As of the 12 March the Government has moved into the "delay" phase of its plan to tackle coronavirus. Advice is that anyone with a continuous cough or high temperature should self-isolate for seven days. People over 70 have been advised not to go on cruises and schools advised to cancel trips abroad, though schools remain open.

Should I avoid public places?

Most people who feel well can continue to go to work, school and public places and should only stay at home and self isolate if advised by a medical professional or the coronavirus service.

What should I do if I feel unwell?

Don’t go to your GP but instead call NHS 111 or look online at the coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and what to do next.

When to call NHS 111

NHS 111 should be used if you feel unwell with coronavirus symptoms, have been in a country with a high risk of coronavirus in the last 14 days or if you have been in close contact with someone with the virus.

Sources: World Health Organisation and NHS


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Whether you have been helping someone move or maybe you just slept wrong, shoulder pain can be painful and difficult to properly treat. Extremity pain can be more easily managed because you are able to wrap the hurt area, easily ice the area, and massage it. When shoulder pain strikes, however, it is more difficult because it is a joint you regularly use in activities from brushing your teeth to picking up a glass of water.

But, don’t worry — there are things you can do to help. Below are eight things you should try to relieve your shoulder pain.

#1: Stretching

Shoulder pain can happen when the muscles in the shoulder area are tight and cause discomfort when stretched during movement. This may be due to inflexibility or could happen if you had a recent injury that made it impossible to have the necessary amount of movement to the area.

Regardless of the cause, stretching is an excellent way to minimize shoulder pain and find some relief. Stretching can give some immediate relief, but the process can be a little uncomfortable since you will be stretching out muscles that are already tight. With the dedication of a few weeks, you should see some improvement in the daily pain level of your shoulder.

One of the most common stretches includes the seated shoulder stretch where you cross your arm in front of your body and use the opposite hand to pull the arm close to your body. This gives your shoulder and arm a nice stretch to begin releasing any tension that you may be feeling.

While stretching is beneficial, if you do have an injury such as a tear, it may make it worse, so it is always advised to speak with your doctor before partaking in any stretches if you think something is really wrong.

#2: Massage

Not only does massage feel really good, it also can be helpful in decreasing your shoulder pain. Massage can be helpful when the pain is related to the muscles in the shoulder.

For example, if your pain is from sore muscles after a hard workout or if you slept wrong and need to get a kink out of your shoulder. You can do a self-massage, ask a close family or friend, consult with a professional, or utilize a massage therapy gun.

Massage mechanically releases the muscles that may be contracted and helps to relax and ease the pain. Massage can also help to reduce stress which can lead to you feeling extra tense as well.

If you are not consulting with a professional it is important to remember that a massage is not supposed to cause pain. So, you do not want to go past a point that the massage is causing significant discomfort.

#3: Icing

Ice is nice in your lemonade on a hot summer’s day, but it can also be helpful to sore shoulders. Any inflammation can cause redness, warmth, and discomfort that can impact your daily activities. If your injury or soreness began recently or is chronically inflamed, it may be helpful to put an ice pack on it.

Ice can reduce inflammation and pain, especially on sore muscles. When using an ice pack make sure that it is not directly touching your skin and is not on the skin for more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time.

To reduce this risk completely, you can try the Cold as Ice Pain Relief Roll-On to provide the same cooling sensation along with the nourishing effects of hemp to help cool and soothe discomfort. With this product, you do not have to worry about any temperature burns and can instead focus on the relief instead.

#4: Rest

Rest is probably the simplest thing you can do to help relieve your shoulder pain. Sometimes all your shoulder needs is a break, so take this excuse to binge-watch all of the television series that you want to watch.

To rest there are three major methods that you can take:

  • The first method is to completely rest your body and stay on the couch or in bed all day to gain a full recovery. You can take this time to sleep, watch tv, or spend quality time with your loved ones.
  • Another method is to continue on with your normal day and immobilize your arm using a sling. This will allow you to continue being productive while keeping your shoulder steady so it can begin to heal.
  • The third option is to simply take it easy. Continue using your shoulder without exerting a lot of effort or strain.

You can decide which method is best for you depending on the recommendations from your doctor, your level of pain, and your lifestyle.

#5: Pain Patch

Shoulder pain is typically a very concentrated pinpoint source of pain. As such it makes it a great candidate for the use of the targeted pain relief solution of a pain patch. More specifically, the Cold as Ice Pain Relief Gel Patch is capable of providing targeted and lasting relief to a sore shoulder.

The convenience factor of a pain patch is that you simply apply the patch to the affected area and are able to forget about it as the pain seems to melt away and sweet relief is provided by the patch as it kicks in. The cold as ice gel within the patch has menthol, which tricks your body’s cold receptors to send a signal to the brain that something cold is on the skin.

Having the patch on your shoulder is like having a discrete ice pack under your shirt that is able to maneuver and bend with your movements.

#6: Topical Pain Reliever Creams

Sometimes when pain is present, not even rest or stretching can help to relieve it. When the pain is more severe than a simple bump but less severe than a serious injury, a topical pain reliever cream may be helpful.

You simply rub the cream to the affected area and wait for the pain to subside. It is always a good idea before using a new skin product to do a test area on your arm to ensure that your skin reacts well to the formula. The last thing you would want is shoulder pain and irritated skin.

Hemp-based pain relief cream with turmeric and aloe is an excellent option for topical pain relief. The turmeric, aloe, and fatty acids all have soothing anti-inflammatory properties, but provide a cool-to-the-touch feel that is soothing and helps to reduce discomfort on contact.

#7: Use a Support Brace

Shoulder pain can stem from other areas of the body including the neck and back. If your body does not have adequate musculature or is injured, it can make it difficult to care properly for your shoulders. If this is the cause of your pain and strain, consider using a back support brace

A back support brace improves your posture and puts less strain on your shoulders to carry the weight of your body. The straps go around your shoulders like a vest or backpack and fasten around the waist. It not only supports your back but also pulls back the shoulders so that you are using less shoulder strain and can let them relax in the proper position.

Overall, a support brace can be very helpful if your shoulders are hurting due to poor posture. This is actually very common in this day and age when more and more people are working on a computer and are stooped forwards without even noticing it.

#8: See Your Doctor

If these at-home remedies are still not relieving your pain you should consider going to visit your health care provider. Other indications that your shoulder pain is more serious is a change in color to the skin, inability to move the shoulder, extreme pain, fever, or palpable warmth on the skin’s surface.

Your doctor will be able to guide your treatment according to your specific health needs and ensure you are getting the exact care that you need. You can also reach out to your health care provider before things get serious just to check in and let them know you are experiencing shoulder pain. They can then let you know actions to take and if further evaluation is necessary.

Wrapping Things Up

Shoulder pain is nothing to take lightly. It can impact your ability to easily perform daily functions. When you are faced with shoulder discomfort take solace in knowing there are actionable steps you can take to mitigate your pain and help you get back to exactly what you want to be doing soon enough!


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In the past, I’ve written about how retrospectives are like vegetables for your agile software development team.  Oftentimes they are not peoples favorite food, but you need to do them so that your team continues to learn, grow, and get better.

Having the same format, with the same group of people can get repetitive.  Discussion points can get stale, like that pain in the butt ongoing dependency that just keeps coming up.  Or maybe everything is working smoothly (so it seems) and there just aren’t many real points of discussion (never a good sign by the way).

In reality, there is always something to improve on.  Improvement within an agile team is just like a complex problem; sometimes you need to look at it from a different perspective to determine how to keep moving or overcome the problem.

Getting a fresh perspective for your retrospectives can be game changing, and this can come in many forms.

One of the most effective ways I’ve seen at changing things up for a retrospective is the invite list.

But Ben, what do you mean?  The only people that are allowed to go to retrospectives are members of the squad!

Nope, not true!

Bringing esteemed guests in from outside of your retrospective core team can make an astounding difference to the quality of your retros.  The possibilities are endless.
Here are a few potential guests you could bring in and how they might be able to help:

An Experienced Facilitator

Proof Technologies Inc, East 6th Street, Austin, Texas, USA @austindistel

Most self directed engineering squads will facilitate their own retrospectives.  For self organizing development teams well versed in agile methodology, this is the best possible consistent way to host retrospectives.

However a lot can go wrong in retros if you are not careful.  Arguments can happen.  The group can get easily derailed on unimportant discussion points that become too detailed.  Action items get lost.

All of this can be solved with an experienced non biased third party, regardless of whether your team is brand new to retrospectives, or experienced agile practitioners.  This person can bring an outsiders perspective and be the one to ask the “stupid questions” in order to understand why things are being done the way they are.  This facilitator may also see examples of what has worked for other technology teams like new retro formats that could be beneficial for your group.

Members from another tech squad your team has been working closely with

Engineering teams interact with many other groups, depending on their scope or level of service.  No matter what your team works on, unless you are working at a tiny startup, your team is going to have to work pretty closely with other tech teams.  Using retrospectives as a forcing mechanism to share feedback is a no brainer.

At many larger companies for example, squads may work together on a project by project basis.   Meeting after a project is done and capturing what worked well and what could be improved will pay dividends for the next time your teams need to work together.

Schedules and willingness to participate can be varied here, so a good point to keep in mind is that this doesn’t have to be an entire squad, it could be the lead on a project, or a key player in decision making.  Regardless, sharing feedback across groups both on what went well and what could be improved for next time will be incredibly beneficial.

A Key Stakeholder

Engineering teams often work closely with other teams, but they also frequently have key stakeholders that are in a great position to provide some incredibly valuable feedback.  Ideally, the stakeholders you’d be inviting to your teams retrospectives are one with whom you were recently supporting via feature delivery.

Most projects or functional areas have some sort of executive sponsor.  While it is in the Product Manager’s job description to ensure the product that the engineering team develops is delivering value, value delivery is also intrinsically the responsibility of every member of the engineering team.  Having that external perspective can really provide insight to the engineers in terms of what is top of mind for key stakeholders in the organization, and how they are perceived.

And don’t forget, guests can be silent participants too.  Not only can guests provide great context to stakeholders, but the retro team can provide the same level of context to that guest.  Who else, besides the retro team can better speak to hurdles of implementation, or speak to what didn’t go as planned as the team worked to build a feature?

All in all, retrospectives can for sure get stale over time.  Guest participants are one of the most effective ways to spruce things up and provide a new prospective.  Be sure to ask yourself and your team the following questions in order to continue improving on your retrospectives:

  • Can you think of someone who might add value to your next team retrospective?
  • When is the last time your team has included someone from outside of the immediate team in your meetings?

About the author:

Ben Staples has over 7 years of Product Management and product marketing eCommerce experience.  He is currently employed at Nordstrom as a Senior Product Manager responsible for their product pages on Nordstrom.com.  Previously, Ben was a Senior Product Manager for Trunk Club responsible for their iOS and Android apps.  Ben started his Product career as a Product Manager for Vistaprint where he was responsible for their cart and checkout experiences.  Before leaving Vistaprint, Ben founded the Vistaprint Product Management guild with over 40 members.   Learn more at www.Ben-Staples.com I do Product Management consulting!

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