ATLANTA undefined U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston is defending comments he made suggesting that poor students who are part of the nation's school lunch program should sweep cafeteria floors.

Kingston made the comments at a meeting of Jackson County Republicans on Saturday. The Huffington Post reported that Kingston told the crowd making children do janitorial work would help them learn that there's "no such thing as a free lunch."

The Savannah Republican is campaigning to become his party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat of Saxby Chambliss, who has announced his retirement.

Kingston spokesman Chris Crawford said in a statement to WXIA-TV that it's sad that trying to have a "productive conversation" about instilling a strong work ethic in the next generation "so quickly devolves into the usual name calling partisan hysteria."

More at source: Times Free Press

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If you see or smell mold in your home, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these cleaning methods:

• Use a diluted bleach solution (no more than 1 cup bleach per gallon of water), soap and water or a commercial cleaning product. Use with a stiff brush.
• Never mix bleach with any other household chemical, as the mixture can produce toxic fumes.
• Wear non-porous gloves and protective eyewear. Open windows for ventilation.
• Consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (epa.gov) for information about cleaning areas of mold greater than 10 square feet.

(Aside: some people will claim the FDA has a low threshold  for approvals and point to "voluntary" recalls with food as an example of the agency lacking a lot of punch. With medications, there is some debate over whether fast-tracking approval helps or potentially hurts the public. But lots of this information evolves, and better information comes with more users of a product. Back to our regularly scheduled blog.)

The FDA wants to further investigate data that suggests long-term use of antibiotic (aka antimicrobial or antiseptic) soaps can lead to bacterial resistance, making it harder to kill bad bugs. Makes sense. We hear about antibiotic resistance from misuse of antibiotic drugs. Soap abuse could lead to the same problem. There also is concern about hormonal effects.

If you have an opinion, share it. The FDA wants to know how you feel about a proposed rule that would require soap manufacturers to provide more substantial data about the effectiveness of antibacterial soap. Presumably, that would include the risk of bacterial resistance from long-term use.

More at source: D & C

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Mold closed down a firehouse in Cape Coral, said a report. For anyone with the same problem, My Cleaning Products gave out mold removal tips to be of help.

Cape Coral, FL (PRWEB) December 09, 2013

A recent mold discovery at Cape Coral's Fire Station #2 led to the closure of the facility. News website nbc-2.com related the details about it on its post dated December 06, 2013. Meanwhile, to others with the same mold problem, My Cleaning Products shared some mold removal tips to be of help.

According to the report, because of the mold, the firefighters and the equipments were moved out of the station located at Nicholas Parkway and Cultural Park Boulevard, My Cleaning Products shared. Temporarily, they were transferred to the city's Emergency Operations Center, it detailed.

As it was also said in the post, a water damage caused the mold problem in the firehouse, relayed MCP. It added that it was particularly found at its kitchen. Moreover, it related that the repairs for the building were expected to take about 30 days.

More at source: NewsDay

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The second annual Community Cares Holiday Care Package Drive was held Sunday.

"This time of the year people's hearts are very big and people have their minds set on giving. But a lot of times it's focused on toys and food." said event organizer Tonya Bolden-Ball.

With a giving community like here in Acadiana, Mrs. Bolden-Ball decided to get their help when creating care packages that differ from most.

"We're taking in bath towels, cleaning products, trash bags, plates and eating utensils, everyday items that are often over looked, that's what we're taking in." said Bolden-Ball.

In spite of the cold and rainy weather, supporters still came out to help those in need.

"Need is not necessarily those that are heating financial times but whatever they need be. We just want to pay it forward, I have a great group of volunteers from Northside High, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Black Women Leadership Association, both of my alma-maters and their just coming out to show support." said Bolden-Ball.

And when it comes to support, even the smallest of donations will help.

"It doesn't take much, pick up a bottle of liquid detergent, pick up a bottle of detergent and hey, drop it off, someone in Acadiana will definitely be blessed because they've done so." said Bolden-Ball.

More at source: KFLY.com

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Executive Summary:

• Revenues were $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, up 13.5% compared to $1.09 billion last year, due to $110.8 million in contributions from recent acquisitions and $36.0 million, or 3.3%, in organic growth.
• Janitorial and Security segments achieved organic growth of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively, from new business and increased scope of work with existing clients.
• Building & Energy Solutions segment, excluding government business, delivered strong organic growth of 26.7% due primarily to new bundled energy solutions contracts.
• Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter was $0.48 per diluted share compared to $0.50 per diluted share in the prior year. In the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, the Company recognized an $0.11 benefit from a discrete tax item compared to a $0.04 benefit from discrete tax items in the fourth quarter of 2013.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.7% to $58.1 million as a result of contributions from recent acquisitions and new business.
• Outstanding borrowings under the Company’s credit facility decreased by $34 million in the fourth quarter to $315 million.

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