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Employment Opportunity and Women's Empowerment. A Study with Special Reference to Immigrant Women in Bergen (The University of Bergen, 2013-05-30)Gender injustice towards women in societies is the basic reason for deprivation of women from expanding their abilities to make strategic life choices. Even today, we can find female oppression in many societies ranging ...Master thesis
"If you look beautiful, the world would be yours" Does cosmetic surgery lead to gendered empowerment in Bangladesh? (The University of Bergen, 2015-08-14)This study tries to explore the interrelated dynamics among patriarchy, cosmetic surgery and empowerment. While poverty, poor health accessibility and gender inequality are common problems in Bangladesh, a growing ...Master thesis


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Top Pharma News of the Week
All The Most Important Pharmaceutical News Stories Of The Week
BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) Approved In Japan For The Treatment Of Relapsed Or Refractory B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Amgen has announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has granted marketing approval for BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). BLINCYTO was developed in Japan by Amgen Astellas BioPharma K.K. (AABP), a joint venture between Amgen and Astellas Pharma Inc., a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo.
Bydureon receives positive EU CHMP opinion for EXSCEL cardiovascular outcomes data
AstraZeneca has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion on a Type-II variation update for Bydureon (exenatide extended-release), to include in the European label cardiovascular (CV) data from the EXSCEL (EXenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering) trial in adults with type-2 diabetes at a wide range of CV risk.
GSK candidate vaccine helps prevent active pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV negative adults in phase II study
GSK and Aeras reported that GSK's M72/AS01E candidate vaccine significantly reduced the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis disease in HIV-negative adults with latent tuberculosis infection in an ongoing phase IIb clinical trial testing. These primary results published in the New England Journal of Medicine after two years of trial demonstrate an overall vaccine efficacy of 54%, with varied response rates observed in different demographic sub-groups. The candidate vaccine had an acceptable safety and reactogenicity profile.
U.S. FDA Approves Vizimpro® (Dacomitinib) For the First-Line Treatment of Patients with EGFR-Mutated Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pfizer Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VIZIMPRO® (dacomitinib), a kinase inhibitor for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
Lilly's Emgality™ (galcanezumab-gnlm) Receives U.S. FDA Approval for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine in Adults
Eli Lilly and Company has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Emgality™ (galcanezumab-gnlm) 120 mg injection for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Emgality offers a once-monthly, self-administered, subcutaneous injection. Emgality is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to galcanezumab-gnlm or to any of the excipients.
FDA approves Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) as first and only treatment for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc) for the treatment of patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) or locally advanced CSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation. Libtayo is a fully-human monoclonal antibody targeting the immune checkpoint receptor PD-1 (programmed cell death protein-1) and is the first and only treatment specifically approved and available for advanced CSCC in the U.S.
Sanofi completes divestiture of Zentiva to Advent Paris
Sanofi has completed the previously announced divestment of its European generics business Zentiva to Advent International (Advent) effective September 30. The transaction was finalized ahead of schedule for €1,9 billion (enterprise value).
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Turning 18 is a rite of passage. You have more independence and options than you did one day ago as a minor. Here are three things you can do in Utah after blowing out your 18 candles.
Buy Dry Ice: As a teenager, it is always frustrating when you want to make homemade root beer or remove floor tile for fun on a Saturday afternoon and you can't legally buy the good stuff! On your 18th birthday, you'll be able to "adult" and buy all of the dry ice your heart and frozen fingers desire.
Get Married: After your 18th birthday, you could get married and, legally, no one could stop you. At 18, you can legally get married without your parents consent. What a crazy, spontaneous and life-changing way to celebrate becoming an adult.
Becoming A Real Adult: If getting married at 18 seems a little too overwhelming and drastic, you could go a much simpler route and get a full-time job. Legally at 18 you can get a full-time job that requires employees to use heavy equipment and get transportation permits that were illegal to obtain as a minor. 18-year-olds can also apply for loans, establish credit and register for the draft.


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Grilled Green Tomato & Nectarine Salad
This is hands down one of my favorite mid-summer treats – just as the first green tomatoes are available you should also find freshly ripe local nectarines and peaches. This also works GREAT on the grill. Vinaigrette: 1 1/2 TBS … Continue reading
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Kale and Seasonal Fruit Salad
Ingredients: (3-4 servings) 1 Bunch of Kale 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Dash of Kosher Salt 1 Cup Seasonal Fruit: suggest Strawberries, Blueberries or Peaches 1 Cup Seeds or Nuts: suggest Sunflower seeds or Slivered Almonds Dressing: 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive … Continue reading
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Amaranth Salad
This past Thursday (July 21st) our friend Jeannette Weigelt, of Chicken and Cheese Catering, created this lovely salad during a cooking demo at the farm using smaller (or baby) Amaranth Leaves. Everyone enjoyed the delicious result! Salad Ingredients: Amaranth Leaves (small size, 2-3 … Continue reading
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Papalo – two ways
Papalo is a uniquely flavored herb used in many Mexican dishes. Sometimes the stems are left on the table in a glass to pick from and munch as a digestif. It is also used sliced thin as a garnish on cooked … Continue reading
Sweet Mint Dessert Pesto
Use this sweet pesto to drizzle over ice cream, fold into brownie batter, or to top fresh cut or grilled fruit for a lovely dessert. Ingredients: (Yields 1 Cup) 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 cups packed Mint leaves … Continue reading
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Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote with Fresh Mint
Ingredients: • 3 cups 1/2-inch-wide pieces fresh rhubarb (cut from about 1 pound) • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water • 1-pint container fresh strawberries, hulled, halved • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Directions: 1. Combine rhubarb, sugar, and 1/4 … Continue reading
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Cranberry Apple Crisp
This dessert is a tart and colorful alternative to the usual baked apple desserts. The bright red of the cranberries will get you in the mood for Thanksgiving! Ingredients: (serves 4) 1/3 cup orange juice 1 cup white sugar 3 … Continue reading
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Surprising Problems With Growing a Business
Hands up who wants to grow their business?
That's everyone, then? After all, who in their right mind wouldn't want to earn more money, become a bigger and better business, and enjoy a lot more demand for products and services.
However, whilst growth should always be a goal, there are plenty of unexpected problems that many small business owners don't think about. In fact, many companies have crumbled entirely under the pressure and extra challenges that expansion causes.
With this in mind, we're going to take a look at them with you today – so read on to find out more and, if you are trying to grow a business, be wary of the following issues:
The effect of change on employees
Change is not always a good thing in business, and it will affect lots of different areas. Running a small business is a very different experience to being at the top of an enterprise, and there will be many shaken feathers on the road from one to the other. For example, employees who have been with you on your expansion journey can feel bewildered, confused, and worried about their positions. You will have to make increasing demands on them, which can lead to stress, morale issues, and possibly even in-fighting. Push too hard and they will leave, meaning your remaining employees will have even more on their plates. Tread carefully when dealing with your staff or those first cracks could be enough to rupture your growth altogether.
Disappointed customers
As a small business, people buy from you because they like the way you operate. Maybe you give them that personal touch, or perhaps your clients like dealing with a local organisation. Regardless of the reasons, when you start growing, it's your loyal customers that are likely to notice. You might not have the time to give them that one-on-one service, or your staffing levels could cause serious issues with your ability to meet demand. Ultimately, you won't be able to please everyone all the time anymore – and it could result in a decline in your service, product and service quality, and your customer loyalty levels.
Tracking assets
When your business grows, it makes sense that your assets, inventory, and customer numbers do too. The trouble is, things can get out of hand incredibly quickly if you aren't properly prepared. You will almost certainly need to start paying closer attention to your stock levels, for example, as your warehouse and storage areas will quickly become a mess. You might need something like enterprise asset management software to track and trace your assets, too. A lot of small business owners get caught out here, so make sure you don't make the same mistakes that many have before you.
Your love for the business
Finally, be wary that when you expand your business, it's almost impossible for your role to remain the same as in its current form. And if you love dealing directly with customers, being there for your employees, and taking an active role in everything, you could be in for a shock. Managing large companies requires top down thinking – and a more hands-off role. It's not for everyone, so make sure you are 100% certain you are doing this for the right reasons.


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"oh crap the sun is up" – me on the beach of Koh Phangan 6am
It starts to sprinkle lightly. I look up at the early morning sky. I can feel my feet sink into the sand. The water is up to my ankles and can't find my Rainbow sandals. They went missing 4 hours ago. My arms are starting to look air traffic control; they rock left and right to the music. I still have the energy to dance like a maniac, even though there's not much partying left in the morning. My legs feel like Jell-O because of all the walking and dancing and some running thrown in here and there. My hair is like my energy, a strong mohawk earlier now struggling to stand on it's own. Nobody in our crew has stopped partying yet. I need a second wind to hit. What have I gotten myself into?
twelve hours earlier
There were many nights out before the actual night of the Full Moon Party, so I was properly fatigued, BUT the Full Moon Party brings the best out of everyone it seems. Every full moon on the island of Koh Phangan on the Haad Rin side, there's a massive massive beach party that goes on pretty much until you don't want it to go on anymore. It all started with a few travelers getting together on a hilltop and drinking themselves silly. After word got around it became popular and now people gather from all over to throw it down once a month when the moon is at its fullest.
So I'm waiting at my bungalow, waiting for everyone to assemble together to communally prepare for the onslaught. A couple people who came over brought jars of neon paint. I knew putting too much on would make anyone a hot mess, so I chose to have a couple of tasteful pieces. I painted a super mario star on my arm to remind me to have the energy to keep partying, cuz tonights gonna be a good night. So armed with the star and a pink neon kiss someone planted on my cheek, I was ready to go.
After we were battle ready, some of us hit the shroomshake shop.
The shroomshake shop is a small hut in a dark corner. It's owned by a longhaired smiling ex-con who looks like he's been drinking his own concoctions for awhile. He's happy to greet us and welcomes us inside. These guys know exactly what we want and are ready to give it to us. Like I said, Thailand is a place that caters to the every need of foreigners. The inside of the hut would look mundane in the morning, but at night the black light turns it into a psychedelic dream. Splashes, written text, and pictures painted with neon paint pulsate from every angle.
He waddles over with a tray of icy shakes then returns to his perch behind the main counter. Once everyone finished their shakes a couple of Thai cops came in to "shake" us down (ha). Luckily, we weren't carrying anything illegal. I almost wanted to carry some hash on me but decided at the last minute to leave it back at the bungalow. So we didn't have to bribe our way out of anything. Damn Thai crooked cops. Even though I was confident I was in the clear I felt kinda worried for the others in the group. Anyway after a couple shakes we had to go pick up our buckets.
Everyone has their bucket and we all drink out of each others buckets and pretty soon it's a crazy crazy crazy time. So after a night of talking, dancing, laughing, peeing, drinking, screaming, handshakes, hugs, tripping out, we get to 8am and the sun is coming out.
So someone yells "Hey everyone the suns coming out!" and en masse people are clearing the clubs and pour onto the beach like the awakening of man from the caves or something. And everyone starts dancing outside. It was like mother nature, hearing our call, touched by our feeling and emotion, and smelling our club dwelling stench, decided to mint us up a bit. It starts to rain but just a bit. Warm tropical drizzle. Then the rain goes away after 10 minutes and everything is beautiful again. We end at about 9am. But not before we hit up the best burger joint in asia – SAME SAME BURGER. Arguably the best night of my life.
After the Full Moon Party I could not, for the life of me, party for another two weeks. the night after the full moon party, when my crew had already left the island and it was just me and the world again. I wanted to head out to the beach to sit and quietly watch the dark ocean and just reflect on the madness that had just gone down less than 24 hours ago. As I'm heading towards the beach, though, familiarly loud music plays – Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Yves LaRock. People are yelling and screaming and having a good time. I think, are you kidding me Koh Phangan? The Full Moon Party was yesterday and there's already another huge beach party tonight. There's pretty much a party every night on the island. As someone I once knew would say, it's pretty ridiculous.
The next day it was my turn to leave Koh Phangan. As the boat motor filled the background as it sped away, I looked back at the island. Island living was something I was sad to leave. I spent a couple quiet days in Phuket to rest up and then flew out to Malaysia en route to Korea, South Korea this time.


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Check your smartphone with TestM
If you're like me and you travel, camp and go to festivals a lot, you'll know what a hassle it can be to keep your phone safe and in one piece all the time. I've had to carry my phone in backpacks while hiking, had to leave it in a hot car and even accidentally dropped it a few times! That's why I was so happy when I found out about this app called TestM. TestM allows users to verify the condition of their mobile device through extensive tests.
Since your phone is such an important part of your lifestyle and basically your connection to the world, you want to make sure it is always in excellent condition, no matter where you are! TestM is a game-changing app that evaluates the performance of your smartphone in just a few minutes, absolutely free! TestM's unique diagnostics perform comprehensive and effective hardware tests that ensure that every part of your phone is functioning as it should.
Always keep an eye on the health of your smartphone
Whether you need to fix, sell or buy a used smartphone, TestM's report will come in very handy. The app basically checks if your phone has any problems by running a complete test and to find out what is wrong.
Using the app is pretty straightforward. All you need is to download it on the phone that needs to be tested. TestM can be installed for free from the Play Store or the Apple Store, and can be downloaded in under 5 minutes onto any smartphone that runs Android 4.3 and later. The app supports over 6500 models of Android and IOS devices.
Once the app is installed, you will be given two options: The first is a quick and easy test that will check basic features and should be done within under a minute. However, for a more comprehensive analysis and check, you should do the full test, which takes around five minutes.
Some of the tests are interactive and require user input. Tests include:
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Support Vicky's Equality Work
Recently, a few people have asked if there is a way to support the LGBTQ equality work that I spend much of my energy on.
I'll be honest with you: I find myself at a crossroads, unsure about whether I can sustain this type of work as the vast majority of it is unpaid.
I support myself by doing freelance corporate speaking and part-time consultancy, but the most meaningful part of my portfolio is coming alongside individuals, churches, politicians, and Bishops – and speaking out about equality in national media.
I'm not salaried by an organisation, nor am I paid by a church or by a charitable foundation. It's just me as an individual, trying to make the world a brighter and more diverse place for LGBTQ people – especially when it comes to faith communities.
Much what I do is unseen and behind the scenes: I support lots of LGBTQ individuals on their coming out journeys via email and phone, being there when they need help and someone to listen, giving advice and helping them take the leap to come out of the 'closet'.
I support churches in the UK (and some in the USA) as they transition to become LGBTQ-inclusive, which can be a long and complex process for any congregation to navigate.
I work with senior members of faith-based hierarchies in the Church of England and beyond; helping those at the top understand how church policy and theology needs to change.
I also work with the government – members of Parliament, members of the House of Lords, and Special Advisors – on policy change and on prioritising LGBTQ equality within the national agenda.
Some of my equality work is more publicly visible but it's also unpaid; doing national media on TV and radio (BBC, Sky News, etc) to speak out about diversity and inclusion, giving keynote speeches at events that have no budget, and contributing to unpaid national news articles on faith and LGBTQ equality.
All of this work is incredibly meaningful as I see hearts and minds changing in front of my eyes. I see formerly anti-gay and anti-trans churches transitioning to treat everybody equally.
I see leaders in the UK government radically shifting their viewpoint and committing to making this a strong focus in their portfolio.
The problem is that it's almost all unpaid. It's work that I want to say yes to, but I have to keep a roof over my head. I can only continue with this equality work if I receive financial support from those who believe in what I'm doing. Otherwise, I'll need to transition full-time into the more 'traditional' and reliable corporate part of my work portfolio. That feels sad to me as LGBTQ advocacy feels like my vocation in life.
There are several ways you can support my work. Big or small, all your donations make a difference:
An easy online method is Paypal – using this Paypal link. (My Paypal address is email@example.com).
Paypal allows you to include a message with your donation, so do say hello there.
Another option is to send a cheque (or 'check' in the American spelling!) via post made out to Vicky Beeching. If you would like this address, get in touch via the Contact Page and ask for the address to mail a cheque to. (I no longer have a PoBox as it was too expensive to rent one).
If you'd rather give via online banking, I can send you my details including IBAN and SWIFT codes for those overseas. (For that bank information, or if you have any other questions about supporting my work, drop me a line via the Contact Page on this website).
Thank you for supporting my equality work and making it possible for me to continue doing it. Your support will help change lives, churches, and society.
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For whom?
This trajectory is for you if you:
- want to work towards taking the Iyengar Yoga Assessment
- have minimum 3 year Iyengar Yoga experience and feel you are ready to share what you have learned
- are prepared to work with your Mentor for an additional 3 years
- want to work with your Mentor 1-on-1 or in small groups to observe, assist and start teaching yoga classes over time
1st year
take lots of classes and practice
Mainly focused on following classes and the In-Depth Course, deepening your own practice. Learn the names of the asanas and read relevant material. But you can start observing classes and assisting.
2nd year
start observing and assisting
Observe a minimum of 10 classes and assist in a minimum of 20 classes. Follow the In-Depth course. Start practice teaching your fellow trainees. Reflect on this by keeping a journal and writing reports.
3rd year
begin teaching
Assist another minimum of 15 classes and start teaching bits of the class. Your Mentor gives feedback – either by being present in the class or by watching video of classes. As Trainee you write reports to reflect.
Costs of Mentorship program
Apart from the In-Depth course and the Yoga Lab sessions, you follow regular classes and a minimum of 5 90-minute private classes per year (or 10 times 45 minutes, to be scheduled with your Mentor) in which we discuss your progress or questions. Otherwise there are no costs – but we do ask for your commitment.
Apprenticeship preparing qualified students to become a teacher.
This is not a teacher training course: it is a more fluid system based on one-on-one work with your teacher(s). Yoga is an experiential subject. You can only teach what you have experienced. Therefore practice is at the forefront of the learning experience. After having taken regular Iyengar classes for at least 3 years, you have to find a teacher who is a qualified Mentor to work with. This means you will enter a relationship for *at least* another 3 years, where you are guided by your mentor in general classes to follow, observe and assist in classes, and start to teach.
The best way to find out if this program is for you, is to come to a class or workshop with Nanda, Kristien, Kerry or Hiske, and speak to us before or afterwards.
If you decide to enter the Mentor program with any of us, we expect that you take classes with a certified Iyengar yoga teacher at least 2x/week, follow the In-Depth Yoga Course each year, work together in a small group with co-trainees and supplement with some workshops and Yoga Lab sessions.
You cannot participate in the Mentor program while you are pregnant, or if you have health issues that may jeopardise your own safety.


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Joy Goldman, RN, MS, PCCFounding Partner
Joy blends industry expertise, the art and science of coaching, and an ever evolving macro perspective of organizational and human systems of development. She lives and practices numerous polarities that include confidence and humility; structure and flexibility; support and challenge; intellect and emotion; doing and being. She works with leaders to accomplish desired results, while challenging existing belief systems that contribute to interpersonal and organizational distress. If you like the status quo, Joy is not your resource. If you are fatigued with the imbalance between your work, and the reason you chose to do your work, and are willing to get uncomfortable to achieve better outcomes for all, then Joy would be "overjoyed" to be your partner.
Learn more about Joy's "technical qualifications" by visiting her website.


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The steadfastness of generations of nobility
shows in the curving lines that form the eyebrows.
And the blue eyes still show traces of childhood fears
and of humility here and there, not of a servant's,
yet of one who serves obediantly, and of a woman.
The mouth formed as a mouth, large and accurate,
not given to long phrases, but to express
persuasively what is right. The forehead without guile
and favoring the shadows of quiet downward gazing.
This, as a coherent whole, only casually observed;
never as yet tried in suffering or succeeding,
held together for an enduring fulfillment,
yet so as if for times to come, out of these scattered things,
something serious and lasting were being planned.
(Self-portrait by Rilke; Arthur Hughes; Dante Gabriel Rossetti; Jean Delville; Steichen; Munch; William Hazlitt; Samuel Palmer; Charles Hazlewood Shannon)


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Just a Midi
For a long time I was scared to jump on the midi-length bandwagon. I was raised Mormon, and whenever I try on something that gets remotely close to my knees I have flashbacks to the church dresses that made middle school feel even more awkward ?
Now that I work in an office I've found a new appreciation for more modest lengths. In the summer I would roast to death on the stuffy buses each morning, and was desperate to find some more seasonly appropriate workwear. Midi skirts were the perfect solution, especially since I could tuck my legs under like a blanket when the air conditioner above my desk gave me goosebumps ?
I wore this look to a bridal shower earlier in the summer, but also swapped my tank and heels for a ruffled tee and sandals for a job interview. Since finding the yellow midi at Target, I've been keeping my eyes peeled for some fall colors! As far as long skirts go, I've been converted ?
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If you've ever found a forgotten baby bottle at the bottom of your diaper bag (or under the couch -- don't judge), you've probably wondered if the grungy thing can be salvaged. Even if you're an organized parent who never misplaces a bottle, you may still be on the lookout for ways to get them their cleanest.
Let's face it: Sometimes, despite plenty of scrubbing, those bottles can still look a little gray and dingy. So, just how do you restore them to their original clear, and banish the cloudy? Once upon a time, parents were told to sterilize baby bottles after each use. Not only is that process time-consuming, but the American Academy of Pediatrics has deemed regular sterilization no longer necessary as long as your water supply is safe.
Still, you want your baby's bottles to be as germ-free as possible. Here are five tips that'll have them looking and smelling good as new.
1. Take the bottles apart completely. Blogger Laura Beth of A Step in the Journey says with two kids under 21 months old, she was often "drowning in baby bottles and sippy cups." The DIY guru and home renovator says the first step in getting bottles their cleanest is to separate each component.
Believe us, we know how much work this is, but if you don't take each bottle apart completely, water or milk may be trapped inside -- and before you know it, mold can end up growing. Once they've been washed, allow each piece to dry completely before reassembling. A drying rack is an ideal solution. Also, be sure you've thoroughly washed and dried your hands before preparing your little one's next bottle.
2. Rinse thoroughly. If you don't have time to wash your baby's bottle as soon as she's done with it, take a second to rinse it with soapy water. Though many parents rely on the dishwasher to get bottles clean, it's still a good idea to rinse each piece before popping it in the machine. If you don't run your dishwasher until after dinner, those bottles and nipples will start to smell over the course of the day. A simple rinse can go a long way to eliminating odors and crusty milk or formula residue. Once that milk dries and hardens, it gets harder to clean. Trust us!
More from The Stir: 6 Simple Strategies for Quick & Easy Fridge Cleaning
3. Use a dishwasher basket for smaller pieces. Once you've checked the manufacturer's instructions to make sure your bottles are dishwasher-safe, you'll want to keep the small pieces contained in a dishwasher basket on the machine's top rack, advises Laura Beth. Use heated water (above 140 degrees) and a hot drying cycle, EatRight.org suggests for optimum cleaning.
4. Invest in a bottle and nipple brush. It can be a real challenge to get nipples their cleanest. A bottle and nipple brush will be your best ally in scrubbing those hard-to-reach spots. Just remember, this tool should only be used on your baby's bottles. Putting it to work on other items can cause cross-contamination.
5. Baking soda and vinegar help with lingering odors. No matter how fastidious you are about cleaning those bottles, there's still a chance they're going to smell. If milk is the culprit, add a spoonful of baking soda to the bottle and fill it halfway with hot water. Put it back together and then shake that bottle for two minutes. Pour out the solution and then clean it as you normally would.
If juice has left an unwanted sweet smell behind, you can create a solution using equal parts hot water and white vinegar. Give it 20 minutes and the bottle should smell good as new, though you'll still want to wash it thoroughly following the steps above. This vinegar-water combo can also help remove that unattractive cloudy hue clear bottles sometimes have.
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Title: A Lucky Guy
Time Period: September, 134 A.E.
Characters Appearing:
- Cas Blackburn
- Mairi Fairbairn
- Stalwart (kestrel)
Summary: Mairi Fairbairn finds a young man sleeping in her barn. And it happens to be a lucky encounter for him.
Fairbairn Farm's buildings were themselves a legacy. Ian Fairbairn, his father, and his grandfather all had a hand in the careful construction of the farm's buildings. While his widow never had a hand in the actual construction, it was Mairi who now maintained the walls and roofs.
The barn is a modest size, large enough for a few cows and a pair of horses, with space to spare for expansion, should the farm acquire more livestock. As per usual, Mairi is awake before the sun. She treks her way through the cold before shoving the barn's door open.
For someone long on the road, a barn is a lucky find on a cold night. Though most drifters would avoid one with occupents. Most would. Still, as the door opens and lets in some faint light from the moon and stars, there's a dark shape in the pile of hay that hadn't been there before. Not a horse, or a cow, not an animal of any kind.
This shadow is distinctly man-shaped.
Legs sprawl out on one end, while arms are folded to act as a pillow for his head. A bag sits in front of him. From the soft breathing, he's sound asleep. No weapons are visible anywhere around him. The closest thing would be a sheered off branch that might act as a walking stick that's propped up on the wall nearby.
The figure doesn't escape Mairi's sharp eyes, and her hands are quick to take ahold of a pitchfork leaning against a wall of tools. Ordinarily, she'd be using it to get breakfast for her animals. This time it's serving a very different purpose. Mairi makes her way towards the sleeping form before she stops near him. The pitchfork remains in hand, held casually as she takes a moment to study what sort of creature has miraculously appeared in her barn overnight.
"Hmnn.." She murmurs before gently nudging him with the blunt end of the pitchfork. Thankfully, she hasn't determined he's in need of the other end yet.
The nudge certainly jars the man awake rather suddenly. There's a quick inhale and an even quicker movement as if the young man is used to sleeping in the rough, and a jab like that could mean a magical creature has decided that you're breakfast. Dark eyes open in a face that has the dark wiry hair of a beard on it, looking around even if eyes haven't quite adjusted to being open yet.
Cas' clothing has seen better days. Visible patches and mends in his trousers and shirt, the jacket he wears has had it's sleeves cut off— The sleeves may have been used in the patching, in fact, cause his pants have leather in them, and fingerless gloves on his hands do as well.
"What— ?" he manages to say, once he doesn't see monsters about to eat him or sharp pointies pointed at him. Yet.
Mairi makes an initial assessment. It might not be her final judgement, but she knows what it looks like to her. The pitchfork remains solidly in hand, unmoving. Somewhere, up in the rafters of the barn is a slight movement and a second pair of eyes that seems to assess Cas. The woman clears her throat, casting her gaze down at Cas.
"If you've come to steal something, you've chosen the wrong farm. However, given that you've just been sleeping, I'm going to make the assumption that you're an honest man and simply looking to get out of the cold. Since I am going to assume this, you ought to remember that next time you'd like to get out of the cold you ask at the house."
"I— I'm not going to steal anything," Cas says with a grimace, leaving out the fact that he had actually considered it. Nothing major. Some cloth, a blanket maybe, something to eat if he stumbled upon anything suitable for the human pallet. But certainly not now. Not now that he's face to face with a person.
"Sorry— I haven't had good experience with knocking on farmhouses at night," he says in soft, but honest tones, his voice showing a definite ring of someone from a good distance away. Accents of the south, though not the far south. Yorkshire isn't as far away as most of England.
Mairi keeps one hand on the pitchfork, and the other is offered down towards Cas. "You sound like you've come a great distance. I'm no expert, but you aren't from Dornie and you certainly aren't from somewhere within a day or two, I'd be able to tell that." She'll help him up, if he lets her. "Have you much farther to go?" Mairi asks.
With a cautious look at the pitchfork (it is after all a sharp-pointy), Cas takes the hand in his own and stands up, the leather strips sown into the fabric rough against her hands. His fingers are also calloused in a few places, from hard work in the past. "Don't know, honestly. But I've been travelling— most of the summer." Is it even still summer?
"Couple a miles a day if I'm lucky," he says with a shrug, dusting off the hay that's sticking to his clothes with his other hand. "You're not gonna stick me with that, right?"
"I'm not going to stick you with it unless you give me a good reason. So far you haven't, so I'd say we're safe when it comes to that," Mairi replies. Her own hand is calloused, a clear indication if any that she doesn't merely reside on the land, she works it. When he's on his feet, she releases his hand, taking a moment to assess the comfort of her animals before her attention is fully back on Cas.
"Can't imagine traveling that long. The longest journey I've ever been on was only a couple've days and most of that was riding," she shrugs gently. "Can't imagine how you're managing it in this cold and those clothes either."
"Great— wonderful, cause I make it a huge habit to always avoid sharp objects being stuck into me," Cas says in a soft whispery tone, but there's a sarcastic humor to what he says in the tone, and a smile that's just visible in the low light. Mostly because the contrast of light teeth and dark wiry beard is so much.
"You get used to it— though I'm gonna need to find somewhere to work soon if it gets much colder than this." The door being closed had helped, with the animals providing some warmth, and the hay some as well. But now that it's open he shivers, rubbing his arm. "How about I make it up to you— you know, bunking in your hay without askin— I could do a few chores around the place. Feed your animals, maybe bang a hammer around if you got some repaires needed."
There's a boyish quality about the way he talks, even when he speaks of a business proposal of sorts. "I'll do more if you throw in breakfast." He doesn't look as if he's wasted away on the road, but he certainly could never be called plump. Scrawny and wiry all around.
"I was going to offer you breakfast even if you hadn't offered to help," Mairi says with a wry smile. "I could use the company and I'd imagine something hot to eat would do you good. How about you help me, I'll go in and make breakfast, and then you honor me with a bit of a chat. If you're looking for work, I might be able to give you a bit of a recommendation depending on your skills."
There's a moment before the pitchfork changes from a weapon to a tool as she offers the object towards Cas. Some might consider it to have been foolish, but Mairi seems very sure of herself as she does. "Feed the animals, then I'll feed you."
That smile only grows. Cas may have only just started to wake up, but he must be a morning person or something, because he's practically rocking where he stands. Not excited about the work part, surely, but the idea of a cooked meal. By a woman. "I haven't had a real breakfast in a while," he says as he reaches out to take the pitchfork, pointing the end out of the Mairi-area.
"I'm Cas Blackburn," he offers, switching the pitchfork around so he can hold out his hand politely.
There's a nod of satisfaction from Mairi as he takes the pitchfork. His eagerness is also taken in with a warm smile. She takes his hand gently and offers a firm shake. "Mairi Fairbairn," she introduces. "It'll be a pleasure. Been a while since I've had anyone to cook for other than myself. I usually don't hire on hands once it starts to frost because I can handle most of the work on my own, so it's been far too long. I'll be sure it's a meal you won't forget, Cas."
"Long as it's better than fish and berries it'll be better than anything I've had for a while," Cas says truthfully, even laughing a little softly, before he steps back and tosses the pitch fork from one hand to the other and gets to work. Cows are newer to him, but he's been around them a little. It's the horses he's fond of.
Eyes find the horses and his voice changes when he speaks in their direction. "It's breakfast time, guys. You even get to eat before me. If you're very good I'll even give your coat a quick brush before I have mine." Yes, he talks to the horses. Even if there's no sign of magic at all about him.
"I think I can arrange for something a little more substantial than fish and berries," Mairi says, laughing lightly at the idea. She takes a moment to assess what needs to be done before she moves for the barn door. "I'll come get you when it's ready." She had been considering staying and working on the animals as well, but leaving him with them would be a good test of his skills.
"I won't be long," she says, before disappearing out the barn's door.
Likely, he'll take longer than her, because Cas takes his work slowly. Though he would likely say he's being careful. He spends a lot of extra time getting to know the animals, making sure they're comfortable with him, and cleaning up after them. Shovelling some things away into buckets, making sure they all have food. The horses get brushed, as well. Non-horses not so much.
Cows actually aren't something he's worked with much. Feed will have to do there, along with fresh hay.
And most of the time is spent talking to the animals, as well, even if they can't undstand him. They understand his tone at the very least. By the time he puts the pitchfork away, grabs up his bag and walking stick, the sun's spilling light across the ground. A solid knock with the heel of his palm is heard against the side of the front door. He doesn't enter right away. In fact he's bending down removing his shoes. Would seem he was raised not to track mud into lady's houses.
Mairi's ever-watchful eyes note the consideration in silence as she moves to finish the table's preparations. Fresh eggs are present, as is what looks like the remnants of a minced meat pie and fresh bread and butter, with a jug of milk nearby. While it's nothing fancy, there's plenty of it. She takes a seat at one of the place settings, giving Cas a nod. "Help yourself. It's not as nice as I'd like, but it's the best I could do, not knowing I'd be having guests and all."
With his shoes left outside along with his walking stick, Cas only brings his bag in as far as the front door and goes toward the food with sock-covered feet. Socks that have pale red patches on both toes. At the sight of the food, Cas' brown eyes meet hers with a simple, "Oh wow, what you apologizing for. This is a feast!"
The young man may look tireder than he was before, and sound as if he's done work, but he's most certainly still in a good mood. The smell may have something to do with it. And the impending meal. He moves to claim the other chair and already gets to work shovelling food onto his plate. Before he gets to far, the fork goes into his mouth with some of that meat pie hanging onto it. If the sound that follows is any indications, she just made his season.
"Not used to entertaining," Mairi admits. A wide grin spreads across her features as she watches him shoveling food. "Eat as much as you'd like." Maybe not eat her out of house and home, but surely he's not that hungry. Once she's sure he's done scooping food, she helps herself and begins to eat. She's in no rush, but she looks back towards Cas every once in a while to make sure he's doing alright.
"Not used to being entertained. I usually end up talking to my dinner," Cas says with an honest laugh, as he's trying his best to chew and swallow before he actually talks. Months on the road may not have ruined his table manners completely. While he pours himself a glass of milk, he looks across the table with a slight tilt of his head, "So why're you— why do you live here alone? I mean, you're obviously not scaring people away with your terrible cooking." That's said with a smile, as he samples the eggs.
Mairi looks at her plate for a moment. "My husband died, a couple years back. He didn't have any family so the farm was all mine. I could've headed back to my parents, they're only about a day's ride, but…" She glances around the house for a moment. "I like being able to do this on my own. I ask for help when I need it, mind you, but it's my farm and I've always liked working it. I wouldn't give up on it now. I tend to it and it tends to me." She pauses in her talk to eat, washing it down with some milk before looking back to Cas.
"Haven't remarried and I never had any children, so it's usually just me at this table, unless I've hired hands for a season. Sometimes when I've got both the crops and the livestock it can be a bit much all at once." Mairi eyes him for a moment. "What about you? Takes some guts, traveling alone and heading to a destination you don't quite know of. Why're you all alone?"
The good thing about conversations while eating— plenty of things to hide behind when there's questions one doesn't want to answer. Plenty of time to think of a decent answer while chewing, too. Though Cas seems to be one of those 'open book' kind of guys, from the way his eyes shift at the question, and the pause even in the chewing.
"I'm used to it. Travelling alone. Or at least I've done it before. It's…" There's a distant look in his eyes, but he shakes it off and downs some of the milk. Once the glass is back on the table he looks across at her. "Sorry to hear about your husband." He says politely, even if he hadn't known the man at all.
"You take pretty good care of your horses— That's what I do, my job— I take care of horses. Train 'em too. That's the kind of work I'm looking for."
"It's alright, Ian was a man and did good things in the time he had. A life with no regrets, I'd like to think," Mairi muses, but she leans forward as she listens to his talk of horses. "I thought you might have some skills like that, the way you were talking to my horses." Yes, it appears she heard some of that. Or at least, someone heard it.
"You're in luck. If you're just wandering until you find somewhere to settle, you could certainly do worse than Dornie. We've got it better than most, in fact." Mairi chuckles, just slightly. "You're in luck. Edmund Rowntree's the one to see about a job—he's the one with all the horses. Breeds the finest you've seen. He's a good man."
Immediately his eyes brighten. Cas may be in his mid-twenties, but he could easily pass for younger than that with the way he seems to look at the world with a spark in his eyes. That distant look was about as old as he got for a moment. "That's great. I'll have to try and see if he's got work for me. I've definitely been looking for a good horse-lord."
There's a pause for more food to get put into his mouth, even if he is taking his time. Slower he eats the more he'll have in his belly for what could possibly be the last stretch of the journey. For now.
When he stops he has slightly serious look in his eyes for a moment. "Edmund Rowntree doesn't have any daughters, right?"
"You're going to start making me feel old," Mairi mutters, half to herself before she looks back at Cas. "Edmund Rowntree's got a young son, but no daughters. I… take it you're avoiding the company of women for the time being?" There's a slight laugh as she says this, noting his seriousness and attempting to lighten the mood.
"Not all women— just daughters of maybe-future bosses,' Cas says with a wiry twitch to one side of his mouth. Sure it's a serious topic, but since she's playing light at it, he certainly can too. "So tell me about your husband, if it's not a bad subject— Ian you said? How'd you meet?" There's an honest interest in his eyes, as he takes a backseat to talking to listen.
And eat.
"Aaahhh," Mairi says, knowingly. Daughters of maybe-future bosses could be bad news. "No daughters, just a son. You should be safe." She takes a quick bite of her food before she looks back towards Cas at the question. She seems a touch surprised, not having expected the question, but the quick smile after it's posed indicates that it isn't anything that might upset her.
"When I was little, I lived in another town. My father ran a farm and I helped. Proved myself to be a good help and I got to work alongside him and my brothers. One day, Ian came from Dornie into town to trade. He met the family, had a short chat, then he left. But he came back, year after year."
Mairi grins slightly. "I didn't really know why he kept coming back to trade. It wasn't as if our town was some big hub for trading or that it was anything spectacular, but he just came back every year because he was in love with me and he was waiting for the right time. I said yes and my father reluctantly lost one of his best farm-hands."
From the way his chin briefly rests on the heel of his palm, Cas really is liking what he hears of the story of the woman's life. "That's really great— that, you know, it was a marriage of love and all." There's a brief distant sound to his voice, but it gets covered up when he straightens and gestures to the plate. "Sounds like a lucky guy, with a very lucky stomach."
Likely he believes lucky for more reasons than food, too.
"It was either a marriage of love or he simply liked the way I farmed," Mairi says, a smile spreading across her lips before she glances back over. "I think we did well. I'm grateful to him because it meant I ended up here and even with his death he's still left me with all this. It's a nice feeling." After a moment, she beams.
"They do say a way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I don't know if I entirely believe that," Mairi says, tapping her chin lightly, "but at least it's a good place to start. A lot more to a heart than bread and butter."
"I think that's more a way to keep 'em coming back. Men're a lot like horses sometimes, and horses always know where their food comes from," Cas says with a somewhat self-depretiating smirk. "But you're right— there's a lot more to it than food. A man's mum can cook for him just as well as a wife can."
Mairi laughs. "A man also loves his mum, though. Not in the same way, hopefully, but… and then where would we be if we had a man who knew how to cook? Everyone would be entirely confused in matters of the heart." She reaches for the butter and liberally spreads it on a piece of bread. "Maybe men are a lot like horses, but I think men can make better conversationalists. Not that I don't love my horses, but…"
The smile is back in force again, dimpling one of his cheeks in a way the beard can't cover up. With a laugh, Cas spreads some butter on a slice of the bread loaf while he answers, "Horses are great conversationalists, actually, as long as you know how to read them. You can't lie to a horse, and the horse can't lie to you. It knows when you're happy or sad. They may not be able to understand the words, but they understand you."
As he talks his voice takes on that same gentle kind of tone he'd had with the horses. "The tone of your voice, the way you move, the way you breathe— You can try to lie to a horse, but they'll know if you're being insincere. Same way with the horses, they don't lie to you. Treat a horse right and they won't ever leave you or hurt you."
There's a small, knowing chuckle. Mairi takes a bite of her bread while she listens before she sets it down to look back to Cas. "Horses can't lie… well, that's certainly something they've got on us. At least I'll always know I've got a pair of creatures that will be honest with me, day in and day out." Her voice takes on a wistful tone. "They are good company, though. Goodness knows I've spent far too long in that barn. I think they've grown to like my singing."
"I bet they do, I mean I don't sing to the horses, but they like hearing voices," Cas says with a grin, a slice of bread already finished while he listened to her talk. He seems to have ate his fill for the moment, too, cause he doesn't start adding more to his plate. "They like hearing voices cause it helps them know where you are. Even if you're a stranger, as long as they can see or hear you they won't panic as easily. This is of course if the horse has been treated well."
The universal exception.
"Some people don't treat theirs well at all, and… those are the ones you have to look out for. Bad people can make for bad horses. I usually tell how a person will treat an employee based on how they treat their horses. That's my way of deciding where to work. There was a horse lord about a month back, but his horses were skittish— always looking for where the next swat was going to come from. And then there's the one that train their horses to hate— to kick anyone not them, or to bite. I won't work for anyone like that."
Mairi finishes off her slice of bread, wiping her hands neatly on a cloth napkin before she glances over the table at Cas. "It's a good way to determine where to work and a general good judge of character. If a person's mean-spirited in the first place they'll find somewhere to take it out. I'd say look at a man's wife and his animals and they'll tell you a lot about the man." She nods in Cas' direction. "Sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. You've got some good skills, too. I hope Edmund Rowntree takes you on, it'd be nice to have another friendly face in town."
"I hope so too. Not just cause I'll probably try to hit you up for a meal or two, in return for some work, but because it's starting to get too cold to sleep outside," Cas says, looking over to the window. "It's also raining a little too often for my tastes." And from the look of the sky, it may start to do that again today.
With a satisfied exhale, he stands up from the table, pushing the chair back. "I should head out, though general directions would be helpful— " If he forgets, he can ask along the way. "I'll let you know if I do get the job— stop by again when I get a day off or something. But in case I don't— it was really nice sharing a meal and conversation with you, Miss Mairi."
"You should be fine for a while, but by late afternoon I'm sure it'll be raining," Mairi says without a glance towards the window. She smiles in Cas' direction, getting carefully to her feet as she moves towards him. "I'll point you in the right direction. But… do stop by. I could use the company and you're more than welcome to stop in, Cas. I wish you the best of luck."
"Hopefully I haven't used up all my good luck already today," Cas says with a grin, patting down his front that has a few crumbs instead of the potential pitchfork holes that could have been what woke him up. "When I visit we'll have to take your horses out to the town or something. Obviously you need to get out more if you think I'm wonderful company." The eyebrow raises to punctuate that sentance come off as playful.
Mairi laughs at the thought, but she gives a nod of concession to Cas. "We'll take the horses out, then, and maybe I'll find out what wonderful company is." She moves to the door, stepping outside before gesturing down the road. "You should head that way. You'll find Edmund Rowntree well enough, his castle is hard to miss."


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In this morning's pre-close trading statement, the company said it had beaten our FY17 estimates – posting adjusted PBT (pre share-based payments) of at least £4m (vs ED £3.8m) on turnover up +16.9% to >£20m (ED £19.6m) - estimated 10% LFL/constant currency. Overseas healthcare was the standout performer, up around +47% to £8.95m (est +28% LFL) - thanks to buoyant conditions in China/Hong Kong, Germany and Australia - and UK Health rose a creditable 4.4% LFL to £8.9m.
Shifting to M&A, in Aug'16 Tristel purchased its Australian distributor for £1.1m in cash, which has subsequently been integrated within the group, and provides a launch-pad from which to extend its proprietary Clo2 technology across the whole of Australasian region. Better still, just prior the period close the Board invested $750k for a 3.27% stake in MobileODT (MODT), an Israeli firm (valued at $23m) combining smartphone expertise with hand-held, point-of-care diagnostics.
We have always taken a prudent stance when modelling Tristel's application to the EPA/FDA to launch chlorine dioxide (ClO2) based infection, hygiene and contamination control products in the US. but as each major milestone is hit, then the overall project risk declines. Therefore, we've re-cut and extended our forecasts to FY25, alongside running a 4 key sensitivities test – together reconfirming our positive view on the stock.
On today's update we have moved up our FY18 PBT forecast to £4.25m (from £3.83m) on revenues of £22.2m (vs £21.8m) - climbing to £31.2m and £7.3m respectively (margin 23.3%) by FY21. Moreover, the Board are on track to achieve its medium-term goal of lifting turnover to between £22.8m-£26.0m by FY19, equivalent to a CAGR of 10%-15% pa on FY16 (£17.1m).
Despite climbing 10-fold from a low of 21p four years ago, an updated analysis suggests the business is worth 211p/share (from 155p), even ignoring any upside from North America. Indeed, should the EPA/FDA grant approval over the next couple of years, then the States alone could contribute >25% of group revenues, say by FY25. In turn, possibly adding another 100p+/share to the current valuation.
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Published: Feb 23 2017
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Consistently strong growth at a sensible price
Published: Feb 23 2017
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by organisations involved in: Human Healthcare (branded Tristel, 85% of sales); Contamination Control (Crystel, 9%); and Animal care (Anistel. 6%).
Instead of over-paying for unexciting behemoths, in today's markets investors might think of looking at faster expanding small caps, trading at sensible valuations; like infection control expert, Tristel. Indeed, thanks to >95% of revenues being generated from everyday consumables, the company's execution is almost metronomic - delivering once again outstanding interim results this morning that were ahead of December's PBT guidance of £1.6m.
Adjusted H1'17 PBTA came in at a healthy £1.7m on turnover up 22% (+16% constant currency) to £9.75m, partly driven by a 38% jump in Wipes to £5.45m. Geographically, the UK climbed 9% to £5.56m, after a one-off £150k NHS bulk purchase, while Overseas leapt an impressive 45% (+29% constant currency) to £4.19m, reflecting continued buoyant demand from China/Hong Kong (+34%), Germany (92%) and Australia (+169%). International accounted for 43% of the group revs (vs 36% LY), and is on track to deliver >50% of sales by June 2019.
Profit margins were still in line with strategic targets of 17.5%, thanks to positive operating leverage and efficient capital allocation (Est ROaCE 32%+) – leading to EBITDA drop-through rates of circa 40%. Cash conversion of 100% pushed net funds up to £3.9m as at 31st December, leaving plenty of capacity to lift the dividend 23% to 1.4p (payable 13th April).
The CEO updates: 'We are progressing satisfactorily with our planned entry into the North American hospital market' so for now our forecasts and 155p/share valuation remain unchanged. But we note that, with continued forex tailwinds heading into H2, our FY17 numbers appear derisked – thus teeing up the possibility of upgrades in due course.
NB the CEO and FD will host a webinar TODAY at 12.15
Trading in-line with expectations
Published: Dec 13 2016
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by: Human Healthcare (branded Tristel, 85% of sales); Contamination Control (Crystel, 9%), and Animal Care (Anistel. 6%) organisations. Its core chlorine dioxide chemistry is protected by 156 patents and deployed in c.400 UK hospitals.
These days shareholder value is being built and protected by intellectual property, brands, networking benefits and such like. The big question for investors is naturally: 'what price to pay' for these type of high quality business? Tristel is a case in point. At 177p yesterday, the stock traded on adjusted FY17 EV/EBIT and PER multiples of 19.6x and 26.1x respectively, or circa 20-30% above the broader healthcare sector.
Traditionally this would look mildly expensive, yet to us it seems that a large part of the premium is down to the firm's strong patent protection (or 'economic moat'), low profit volatility (95% of sales are derived from every-day consumables), forex tailwinds, absorption of one-off regulatory costs and superior LFL revenue growth.
Importantly too (and not presently included in our forecasts), is the 'optionality' that its proprietary chlorine dioxide chemistry either attracts predatory interest and/or is granted approval in North America (by US FDA/EPA and Canada's HPB), hopefully sometime over the next 12-18 months.
The Board are targeting top line expansion of 10% to 15% annually for the next 3 years, in turn delivering pre-tax profit margins of 17.5%+, along with a progressive dividend (yield 1.9%). In light of the firm's attractive risk-reward profile, we have lifted our own DCF calculation from 140p to 155p/share, based on a blend of FY19 exit multiples, discounted back at 12% and adjusted for cash.
View the Results Webinar
Published: Oct 20 2016
You can now hear Paul Swinney, Chief Executive, and Liz Dixon, Finance Director, present the preliminary results for Tristel plc (TSTL) and answer audience questions.
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Walking the talk
Published: Oct 17 2016
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by: Human Healthcare (branded Tristel, 85% of sales); Contamination Control (Crystel, 9%); and Animal care (Anistel. 6%) organisations. For many years now management have communicated what they're planning to do - and like clockwork successfully delivered against it, as illustrated again in this morning's better than expected prelims for the year ending June 2016.
FY16 turnover climbed 11.5% LFL to £17.1m (H1:H2 split 8.1%:14.8%), with 95% derived from every-day consumables and 39% from overseas territories (vs 36% LY), up an impressive 22% LFL. UK healthcare posted 4% organic growth, which we think was creditable, especially given its greater hospital penetration, the current squeeze on NHS budgets and after a flat H1 (-1.8%).
Adjusted PBT (before SBPs of £674k) and EPS came in at £3.2m (+27%) and 6.62p (+20%) respectively, with cash conversion (OCF/EBIT) strong at 148% vs 113% LY; in turn helping to lift net funds to £5.7m (vs £4.0) by the period close. There could even be more one-off distributions in due course, since we suspect the business only needs liquid reserves of up to £3m to adequately fund its internal operations.
Going forward, one of several possible positive catalysts could come from the firm's application to sell Clo2 products in North America – where the Board has made encouraging progress to date in its discussions with the US FDA and EPA.
We have upgraded our forecasts again – although only marginally this time with adjusted FY17 PBT now pitched at £3.6m vs £3.5m before. Accordingly our price target rises from 135p to 140p/share, with scope for future appreciation in line with hopefully more positive newsflow.
Excellent H2 and ahead of forecasts
Published: Jul 21 2016
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by organisations active in: Human Healthcare (branded Tristel, 84% of sales); Contamination Control (Crystel, 10%),; and Animal Care (Anistel. 6%).
Despite fears over the global economy, NHS budgetary constraints and BREXIT, the company today said that it had enjoyed a "very strong" 2nd half - reporting H2 revenues of >£9m, up 13.5% YoY.
FY16 adjusted PBTA (pre SBP and unrealised forex gains) and net cash came in above expectations too, at £3.1m (+20% vs £2.6m LY) and £5.7m (vs ED at £4.5m) respectively - driven by an outstanding performance from overseas (42% of H2 sales vs 36% in H1), augmented by an encouraging rebound in UK Healthcare
As a result, a 3p/share special dividend is to be paid from surplus funds on 5th August (ex div date 28th July) - which, when added to the normal annual payment (estimated at 3p based on 2x cover), represents a generous 6.0p return for the year, equivalent to a 5.2% yield.
Elsewhere, the firm has bought the assets and business (including people, customers, stock, etc) of Ashmed Pty Ltd, its Australian distributor, for Au$1.35m plus certain compensation payments for the re-purchase of inventory. In the US the process of seeking product authorisation from the FDA and EPA carries on at pace, and is on track to (hopefully) obtain approval in 12 months' time.
We have duly upgraded our FY17 turnover and PBTA forecasts by +9% and +7%, to £19.5m and £3.54m respectively. Likewise, our fair value share price target climbs 8% to 135p.
View the Results Webinar
Published: Feb 26 2016
You can now hear Paul Swinney, Chief Executive, and Liz Dixon, Finance Director, present the interim results for Tristel plc (TSTL) and answer audience questions.
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Underlying H1 PBT jumps 35% to £1.5m
Published: Feb 23 2016
Tristel is the UK's undisputed number 1 provider of decontamination products for small heat sensitive instruments within hospital ENT (ear, nose & throat), Ultrasound and Cardiology departments. More than 95% of its revenues are derived from high margin consumables (eg wipes, sprays, etc), where demand is being driven by increasing numbers of patients requiring diagnostic and/or non-critical care procedures.
Today's interim results to end Dec 2015 show the group's resilience as it weathers the current economic wobbles concerning slower global GDP, a Chinese hard landing and geopolitical instability - with its proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products generating H1'16 turnover of £8.0m, up 8.1% like-for-like.
Overseas Health was the standout performer, posting revenues up 23.5% to £2.59m. Going forward, the strategy is to maintain this pace of expansion whilst at the same time launch innovative new products to compensate for the inevitable deceleration in the more mature UK region where H1'16 domestic healthcare sales declined -1.8% to £4.15m.
More positively, adjusted H1'16 PBT (before stock based payments - 'SBPs') came in 34.5% higher at £1.48m, thanks to strict cost control, 150% cash conversion and greater operational leverage. That boosted gross margins to 71.4% (69.0%), adjusted EPS to 2.89p (+40% vs 2.07p) and closing net funds to £4.3m (£4.0m in June 2015).
We have reset our divisional projections, and now anticipate that Tristel will deliver blended revenue expansion of 7%-9% pa over the next few years. Nonetheless, despite our rebased growth outlook, FY16 and FY17 adjusted PBT (pre SBPs) targets remain unchanged at £2.9m and £3.3m respectively. Closing June 2016 net cash forecast is also lifted to £4.5m, from £4.0m before.
Our financials still do not include any upside from potential US regulatory approval. If ultimately successful, we believe this opportunity could add >100p per share to our new 125p price target - which has been trimmed from 140p reflecting the more conservative sales trajectory.
Plenty more left in the tank
Published: Dec 15 2015
'Running winners' is a successful strategy for generating wealth. The difficult part of course is buying those high potential stocks at the right price, and then being prepared to stick with them over the long term.
One good hunting ground is in Healthcare - especially for those companies that are globally scalable, deliver double digit top line growth and enjoy strong patent protection. Tristel possesses all three, along with high recurring revenues and predictable cashflows.
Granted the price has already risen nearly 7-fold to 145p, but given the size of the addressable market and pent-up demand for its proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products, we think there is plenty more to come. The latest deadly strain doing the rounds being 'MCR-1', which if not controlled properly could cause a "global epidemic of untreatable infections".
This is where Tristel's chlorine dioxide (Clo2) chemistry fits in. Clo2 is one of the quickest, safest and most effective ways of killing such microbes and other harmful bacteria like Clostridium difficile. In fact its superior efficacy versus other leading hospital disinfectants was once again demonstrated in a recent clinical trial in France.
In terms of trading, the group is reporting an excellent start to FY16 at its AGM today, with H1 PBT set to be "no less than £1.4m (+27% on £1.1m LY)" and on track to hit full year expectations of £2.9m. And for the huge US market they intend to submit an application to the FDA by June 2016, hopefully securing access 12 months later.
Clearly this is still early days, but just doing some simple maths we believe that, if the US application was granted, this could add >100p per share to our 140p price target - up from 135p thanks to the natural roll-forward of our DCF calculations.
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Published: Oct 14 2015
You can now hear Paul Swinney, Chief Executive, and Liz Dixon, Finance Director, discuss the full year results for Tristel plc (TSTL) and address audience questions.
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British innovator going global
Published: Oct 12 2015
Tristel, a developer of infection control products based its own proprietary chlorine dioxide (Clo2) chemistry (>75% sales). Its wipes, foams, gels, liquids and surface disinfectants are considered to be the 'gold standard' in the UK for decontaminating small medical instruments in out-patient departments and for surface cleaning in hospitals.
Today the company has posted like-for-like top line growth of 13.8% to £15.3m for the 12 months ending June 2015 (FY15) - driven by the launch of innovative new products, greater adoption in the UK and excellent growth abroad.
Better still, we think that this momentum is set to continue, and may actually accelerate as more customers realise the benefits of switching to Clo2 technology. Last year foreign markets generated 35.9% of group turnover - climbing sequentially from 32.5% in H1 to 39.1% in H2, reflecting strong demand across most of Tristel's international footprint of 38 countries. In aggregate, we anticipate total revenues will motor along at a 15% pa clip for the foreseeable future,
Tristel has logical ambitions regarding the vast US market, but even if the FDA there were to thwart their application, we still think this science rich stock represents good value at 107p, trading on an underlying PEG ratio of only 1.0x that is 45% below the peer group average.
In fact, not only is the stock good value on an absolute basis versus our upgraded price target of 135p/share (from 110p), but it is also cheap relative to the wider healthcare ecosystem - trading below peer group averages with regards to EV/sales, EV/EBITA and PE multiples, despite offering much better prospects.
NB management will present these results at at a webinar tomorrow, Tuesday 13th, at 2.45pm. To participate, please Register here
And the news just gets better and better...
Published: Jun 18 2015
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by: Human Healthcare, Contamination Control, and Animal Care organisations.
Tristel has this morning announced a special dividend of 3p per share payable on 6 August 2015, to shareholders on the register on 26 June 2015. This is in line with the company's philosophy that the business should return cash to shareholders which is not required for future earnings enhancing investments, and it stated that "returning cash to shareholders at this juncture will not be at the expense of investment in the business". Going forward the prevailing dividend policy has been set at 2x times cover, split 25:75 for interim and final.
At 95p, despite the strong price performance over the past two years, we still believe the stock is cheap, trading on a FY15 PEG of less than 0.7, compared to many Pharma companies which are seeing EPS reductions this year due to patent expiries.
Tristel's Chairman stated today that "the business is making excellent progress in all of its markets and we view the future with confidence." Preliminary results for the year to 30 June are due on 12 October. We envisage FY15 revenues to come in at £15.5m (up 15% yoy), and forecast adjusted EBIT of £2.5m (up 37% yoy), giving a 16.1% margin. We reiterate our 110p/share target price.
Buoyant trading driving adj. PBTA up 39%
Published: May 21 2015
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by: Human Healthcare, Contamination Control, and Animal Care organisations.
Investors were today once again reminded of the resilience, strength and underlying momentum behind the Tristel business. Management said that both revenues and profit were ahead of budget for the 10 months to 30 April 2015; and raised adjusted FY15 PBTA expectations to at least £2.5m (£1.4m H2 vs £1.1m H1), or +39% up on last year's £1.8m.
We estimate this represents LFL top line growth of 15%, driven by favourable performances from UK, German and Australasian direct sales. Additionally, as operational best practise is rolled out across its 3rd party channel partners, we reckon it is only a matter of time before distributor volumes also catch-up.
Therefore we have increased our FY15 sales and adjusted EBITA forecasts to £15.5m (from £15.3m) and £2.5m (£2.3m) respectively. We also upgrade our price target from 100p to 110p/share, reiterating that the stock looks cheap at 84p compared to industry EV/sales and EV/EBIT benchmarks.
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Published: Mar 01 2015
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Record sales with 15% like for like growth
Published: Feb 25 2015
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by organisations involved in Human Healthcare (branded Tristel) Contamination Control (Crystel), and Animal Care (Anistel).
Encouragingly, demand continues to climb for Tristel's wipes, sprays, gels, foams, liquids and other disinfectants, as evidenced by today's interims for the half year ending December 2014. Growth came across all areas of the business with the UK up 11.5% and International 26% higher, driven by strong direct and distributor volumes.
Group revenues jumped 15.1% to £7.4m, EBIT margins rose from 11.2% to 14.7% helping to deliver £1m of operating cashflow, enabling the interim dividend to be boosted 63% to 0.585p
We have nudged up our FY15 turnover estimate to £15.3m (from £15m) and reiterate our 100p/share price target. Currently the shares are 76p and trade on attractive EV/sales, EV/EBIT and PEG multiples of 1.8x, 12.1x and 0.8x respectively.
PBT set to climb at least 38% in H1
Published: Dec 16 2014
The size and complexity of the NHS is quite staggering and we think the only realistic option to manage its finances is to do more for less - such as implementing innovative technologies like Tristel's patented chlorine dioxide based products (eg wipes, sprays, gels, foams, liquids and disinfectants).
Today the company released another excellent trading statement, saying that adjusted PBT for the 6 months ending Dec'14 would be in excess of £1m (+38% YoY) on turnover up at least +9% to £7m.
As yet we make no changes to our FY15 sales (£15m) and EBITA (£2.3m) forecasts on the back of normal strong seasonality in H2. However, given the firm's near 70% gross margins, we believe there is possible upside with regards to earnings.
We do nudge up the target price to 100p/share (from 92p) based on the natural roll-forward of our DCF analysis. At 79p, the stock trades on EV/EBITA and PEG multiples of 12.8x and 0.6x respectively: both representing steep discounts to sector averages of 14.9x and 2.1x.
CEO Paul Swinney concluded "I am very pleased to report that the strong trading highlighted at the time of our preliminary results has continued. Growth continues to come from all areas of the business, both within the UK and overseas."
Tristel Preliminary Results Webinar, October 2014
Published: Oct 16 2014
Tristel is a manufacturer of infection control, contamination control and hygiene products.
Tristel Preliminary Results Webinar presented by Paul Swinney, CEO, and Liz Dixon, FD.
All set for strong double-digit growth
Published: Oct 12 2014
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by: Human Healthcare (branded Tristel, 85% of sales); Contamination Control (Crystel, 9%), and Animal care (Anistel, 6%) organisations. Its patented chlorine dioxide chemistry is clinically proven and deployed in c.400 UK hospitals.
After upgrading our profit estimates 5 times in a row, today's FY14 results reflected the group's strong momentum. Adjusted PBT and EPS climbed +279% to £1.82m and +250% to 3.25p respectively, on turnover +27.6% higher at £13.47m.
Going forward we make no changes to our forecasts, but for the first time introduce FY17 figures. 96% of the business is derived from high margin consumables (ie non-discretionary everyday items) giving good forward visibility.
In terms of valuation, we retain our 92p/share target price but hope to upgrade as the year progresses, thanks to the high operational gearing and management's knack of beating consensus. At 75p, the stock trades on a PEG ratio of just 0.52x, compared to 1.9x for the wider sector, despite Tristel's superior growth prospects.
Reports 5th profit upgrade in past 12 months
Published: Jul 28 2014
Tristel's trading update this morning is the 5th time it has upgraded profit expectations for the financial year to end June 2014. The latest announcement confirms that adjusted PBT will come in at £1.8 million, against an adjusted £0.48 million in the previous year.
This leaves our forecasts for the current year (to 30 June 2015) looking very conservative, leaving scope for further upgrades as the year progresses.
On the back of this very positive momentum we increase our target share price (again), moving it up to 92p per share.
Tristel Investor Forum Presentation
Published: Jun 12 2014
Paul Swinney, CEO, and Liz Dixon, CFO, present the investment case for Tristel and their success in the infection control market.
FY14 PBT upgraded by 10%
Published: Jun 09 2014
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by organisations involved in healthcare, pharmaceutical and personal care, and animal care.
On the back of another positive trading statement today, we have upgraded our adjusted FY14 PBT and EPS targets by 10% to £1.75m and 3.4p respectively. Increases of 270% and 188% year on year.
Momentum should continue into FY15 and beyond, with our EPS forecast another 29% higher at 4.4p next year. Growth is being generated across 'all 3 portfolios and most geographical markets.'
On valuation, we have raised our price target per share from 80p to 90p, and reiterate that there could be substantial further upside to come.
Material upgrades to forecast and price target
Published: Apr 27 2014
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products.
This morning it released a very encouraging trading update for the year to 30th June 2014 - the key points being: the strong growth experienced in H1 has continued into H2, with FY14 turnover, profits and cash generation all expected to materially exceed our estimates; and this positive momentum has been experienced across all regions (ie both UK and overseas) and product categories, with standout performances once again coming from Wipes and Surface disinfectants.
As such we have significantly upgraded our numbers. In terms of run-rate, we believe Tristel will exit FY14 with H2 sales and adj PBT of £6.85m and £0.86m respectively. Thus providing good visibility and a high degree of confidence going forward - especially in light of the recurring nature of the consumerables business.
We raise our share price target 17% from 68p to 80p/share.
Wiping out superbugs
Published: Mar 12 2014
Tristel develops proprietary infection, hygiene and contamination control products used by organisations in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical / personal care, and Animal care. Its patented chlorine dioxide chemistry is clinically proven and deployed in c.400 UK hospitals.
Demand for these products soared in H1'14, with revenues in the Human Health division (86% of group) climbing +56.5% LFL to £5.5m, driven by Wipes up +79.3% to £2.9m.
High margin consumerables (ie non-discretionary everyday items) account for 97% of the group, providing excellent forward visibility
72% revenue is also derived from proprietary products, with the main commercial patents enforceable until 2028/9.
Going forward we expect revenues and adjusted EPS to rise further, from £13.0m and 2.56p in FY14 to £15.7m and 3.88p by FY16, representing a 51% jump in earnings. The dividend has scope for expansion too, reflecting ample 2.5x cover, future margin progression and net cash of £1.5m.
This science-rich stock trades at a discount to its peers, which we believe is unjustified given Tristel's superior prospects. We initiate coverage with a share target price of 68p versus 45p today. However, we note that if the Board achieves its medium term target of 15% pa organic growth with an adjusted PBT margin of 15%, then the target share price increases to 85p.