Beat high BlooD pressure with Dal or lentils

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Beat high blood
pressure with
dal or lentils
Driving understanding of the role
of legumes in nutrition and health
IMPORTANT MEDIA RELEASE
Time to open up pulses export
as production rebounds
the pulses conclave 2014 GOA
Georgie Aley, Managing Director,
Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council TM
G. Chandrashekhar
Issued by International Pulse Trade and
Industries Confederation (CICILS IPTIC),
Head Office DUBAI, UAE - December 21, 2013
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Beat high blood
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Source: PTI London, Inputs from ANI
January 2014
From the
President’s
Desk
UNITED NATIONS DECLARES 2016 as
‘INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PULSES’
sub-committees are being established by CICILS in conjunction
with its 18 national association members from countries all over
the world.
New Year Greetings to all our associates and well wishers.
They will work with their governments, farmers, NGOs, retailers,
food manufacturers and health & science organizations to
I am proud to be able to announce that Pulses – the healthiest
develop projects related to the IYOP and provide support to the
grain foods in the world - have captured the positive attention of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
the United Nations.
and other UN bodies to make the year a success globally and in
each country.
With support from the governments of all major pulse producing
and consuming countries - and in particular Turkey and
They aim to:
Pakistan who introduced the motion - the General Assembly
of the United Nations has voted to declare 2016 as the
• encourage connections and facilitate movement throughout
“International Year of Pulses” – providing an unprecedented
the food chain that will better utilize pulse-based proteins
opportunity to raise awareness and to celebrate the role of
pulses in feeding the world.
• further global production of pulses by encouraging greater
Coordinated for CICILS IPTIC by consultant Robynne Anderson,
this is the culmination of much voluntary hard work that has
been carried out behind the scenes over the last two years by
•
many members of the CICILS Executive who have voluntarily
given tirelessly of their time.
and more focussed research and development expenditure
in both developed and emerging producing nations
improve crop rotations, increase yield and quality and
address the challenges for the pulses trade in meeting
global demands for food security
It is the greatest opportunity in a century to give pulses the
attention they deserve. Pulses can help both to increase food
security for those with shortages, and to tackle the rapid global
increase in lifestyle related diseases such as obesity and
diabetes. They also improve cropping systems and are good for
farmers.
I would like to take this opportunity to urge all CICILS members
to actively collaborate to make IYP2016 a grand success.
CICILS Executive Member, Cindy Brown, is coordinating
the establishment of national IYOP sub-committees in all
member countries. Cindy will welcome your participation and
contribution.
Beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas have been the cornerstone
of global nutrition for centuries. Having a UN dedicated year will
provide a galvanising effect to draw together key global actors
and raise the level of awareness of pulses and the important
role they can play in health and nutrition, food security and
environmental sustainability.
If you have some exciting ideas and would like to be involved in
any way with this preliminary planning or for further information
please contact:
CICILS IPTIC has set aside $1.1 million as a preliminary reserve
to fund activities related to the Year. A series of national
Executive Director Gavin Gibson
at Email: [email protected]
Executive Committee Member, Cindy Brown
at Email: [email protected]
A new study has found that adding lentils to your daily diet can
help reduce high blood pressure. The study, led by Dr Peter
Zahradka from the University of Manitoba, also suggested that
consuming pulses like beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas can
reverse the changes that happen in blood vessels due to high
BP, the Daily Express reported.
Zahradka said that the results of the study are amazing, since
they provide a non-pharmacological way of treating diseases
associated with blood vessel dysfunction. Zahradka added that
the most notable finding of the study was the fact that lentils
could alter the physical properties of blood vessels so that they
resembled the vessels found in healthy animals. (Read: Dal or
lentils – packing a healthy punch) Health benefits of various dals
or lentils Toor dal: A very popular and preferred dal in India, toor
dal is light and yummy. Apart from protein and fiber, it contains
folic acid which helps prevent anemia and is also important for
pregnant women as it is essential for foetal development and
can help prevent neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.
It is low in calories so is good for people who are on weight loss
diets. It also helps control blood sugar levels.
Moong dal: When you think of dal rice, the first thing that
comes to your mind is moong dal which is commonly known
as yellow dal. It is used for making the legendary dal tadka and
dal fry. It is eaten on a regular basis in every Indian household in
combination with rice and vegetables. Moong dal is a dieterfriendly dal rich in iron and potassium. Iron helps maintain
hemoglobin levels and potassium helps reduce blood pressure,
a boon for hypertensive people. It is extremely light and can
be easily eaten when you fall ill and even by pregnant women.
Moong dal is used for making soups, stews and purees. Boiled
moong dal is also used for making delicious spicy parathas.
(Read:Baked moong dal karanji recipe) Chana dal: A variety of
dal which is deliciously thick.
Chana dal is rich in B-vitamins which help energize you. It is full
of fiber which helps diabetics to control their blood sugar levels.
It also has potassium and folic acid. The fiber in it helps lower
cholesterol levels preventing heart problems. (Read: Chana dal
pancake recipe) Masoor dal: Just like the other dals, masoor
dal helps reduce blood sugar levels especially controlling the
blood sugar spikes after a meal, controls hypertension, prevents
anemia and lowers cholesterol.
It can be cooked with vegetables, spinach, pulao or added in
your chicken or vegetable soup. Urad dal: It is most commonly
used by south Indians to make dosa, idlis, etc along with rice
making it a complete source of protein.
Urad dal is rich in iron, folate, fiber, potassium. It is also a good
source of calcium which is important for vegetarians and elderly
people who require high amounts of calcium for maintaining
bone health. It also boosts your energy and keeps you active.
(Read: A healthy south Indian meal plan) In order to gain
maximum benefits of these dals, have 2 servings of dals/pulses
per day. You can also add dals to your soups, rotis, tikkis,
salads, etc. Alternate between the various types to get essential
nutrients from all of them.
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Driving understanding
of the role of legumes
in nutrition and health
Georgie Aley, Managing Director, Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council TM
fibre types for reduced risk of chronic disease and promotion
of health. Identification of fibres with key health benefits, but
which currently have limited consumption in the Australian diet,
will provide focus for work on improving the traits of Australian
legumes to boost their health potential.
This project will include:
With the increased prevalence of lifestyle related chronic
diseases over the past decade, the importance of food in
reducing risk of disease has begun to move into the spotlight.
A growing body of evidence indicates the role of legumes in
maintaining health and reducing risk of chronic diseases such
as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Understanding
more about the legumes and health is key to ensuring the
potential of legumes is fully realised.
As the independent authority on the nutrition and health
benefits of grains and legumes, Grains & Legumes Nutrition
Council (GLNC) reviews existing, and invests in new, scientific
research and food processing analysis to monitor current and
emerging trends in the role of grains and legumes in nutrition
and health. We have some exciting projects on our radar for
2014 that will lead us closer to understanding the association
between grain and legume consumption and the prevention and
management of chronic conditions.
Fibre
Legumes are important sources of different types of fibres. In
2014, GLNC will commence a three year project to investigate
the health effects of different fibres in grains and legumes
and determine if Australians are eating enough of the different
•
A systematic review of current evidence to determine
clinical outcomes of different fibres and amounts required
•
A proposal for an alternative classification of fibres to
‘soluble fibre’ and ‘insoluble fibre’ based on physiological
effects, health effects, grain type or other characteristic
•
Determining the current Australian intake of different fibres
from grain and legume foods
Nutrient Analysis
As part of the 2014 – 2016 GLNC Strategic Plan, the Council
will establish a national database covering 25 key nutrients in
grains and legumes produced in Australia. The nutrient profile
will provide the food industry raw data which will enhance
product development. On an international level it will allow the
comparison of Australian grown grains and legumes with those
produced in other countries, potentially demonstrating superior
traits of Australian grains and legumes beyond traditional
market signals.
Such an extensive database for legumes with human nutrition
as the focus is not currently available in the public domain.
The objectives of the project are to determine the nutrient
profile of representative samples of intact grains and legumes
produced in Australia, when processed into ingredients and
foods and the effect of combining representative samples of
grains and legumes on the overall nutrient profile. A pilot project
has recently been completed and the full scale project will
commence in 2014.
Pulse intake and chronic disease: new study
Much of the research on legumes and health benefits to date
is based on short-term clinical trials. However, a key gap in
the evidence for legumes is observational studies to provide
information on the long-term benefits.
GLNC is driving the first Australian-based analysis of the
association between legume intake and chronic disease. Due
for completion in March 2014, the analysis will determine if
there is a link between eating legumes and reduced risk of
heart disease and diabetes, as well as risk factors including
cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
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The study, being conducted at the University of Wollongong, is
a secondary analysis of data from the Melbourne Collaborative
Cohort Study – the largest prospective cohort study conducted
in Australia, tracking development of chronic disease in 41,500
middle-aged adults. It includes 30% southern European
migrants with higher intakes of legumes than other population
groups in Australia, allowing for analysis of higher intakes of
legumes. This analysis will provide much needed evidence of
the number of serves of legumes people should eat every week
to help reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Legumes and cognitive decline: clinical trial
Australia’s population is ageing and rates of obesity are rising.
This is particularly concerning given obesity and ageing are
associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease and
impaired cognition. To learn more about the role of legumes
in helping prevent obesity- and age-related cognitive decline,
GLNC is facilitating an international clinical trial on the effect of
legume foods on cognitive decline in obese older adults, with
findings due in March 2014.
The 12 week trial will determine whether 100g (~3/4 cup) of
legumes per day improves cognitive function in older adults
at risk of obesity and age-related cognitive decline, and also
whether any improvement in cognitive function is associated
with improvements in arterial function and/or cardiovascular
disease risk factors. This important research will help our
understanding of the health benefits of legumes for this growing
segment of our population. It will also provide insights into the
mechanism by which legumes are having an effect, which may
help our understanding of which traits give legumes their health
benefits.
International Collaboration
GLNC collaborates with international organisations such as
the US Dry Pea and Lentil Council, US Dry Bean Group, Pulse
Canada, HEALTHGRAIN in Europe, Whole Grains Council and
AACCI in the USA and CICILS IPTIC to develop the evidence
base on grains and legumes. By working together to review
emerging science and identify the gaps in knowledge to
facilitate future research, GLNC is ensuring Australia is at the
forefront of global nutrition and health in relation to grains and
legumes.
GLNC is working actively on an international level and
domestically to develop a plan for the proposed United Nations
International Year of the Pulse in 2016. GLNC also works with
international organisations to share information on current
research such as the pulse milling project being supported
by Pulse Canada investigating the effects of milling pulses
and incorporating them in foods on sensory and nutritional
attributes.
Who we are
GLNC is the independent authority on the nutrition and health
benefits of grains and legumes, promoting the inclusion of
grains and legumes as part of a balanced diet through the
communication of evidence-based information.
GLNC is supported by Contributors from the entire grains and
legumes value chain including growers, research organisations,
food manufacturers and industry associations. Representing the
Australian and New Zealand industry, GLNC Contributors are
a part of a powerful, collective voice advocating the nutrition
and health benefits of grain and legumes in Australian and New
Zealand diets.
GLNC has a wide range of factsheets that can be ordered free
of charge as well as online information. To keep up to date
with the work of GLNC sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter at
www.glnc.org.au
Source: PBA Summer 13/14 newsletter
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Time to open up
pulses export as
production rebounds
G. Chandrashekhar
Pulses imports have slowed down considerably following a
significant rebound in domestic production this year and softer,
consumer-friendly prices.
Compared with 3.36 million tons of aggregate arrivals during
2012-13 fiscal, imports during the first six months (AprilSeptember) of the current fiscal were 1.42 million tons.
At the current pace of arrivals, total imports during the current
fiscal are likely to be lower than 3.0 million tons. Currency
movements have also played a part in slowing imports.
Rapid weakening of the rupee and its recovery subsequently,
albeit partial, in 2013 caught many traders by surprise. The
effect of slowing imports is clearly felt in the world market.
Canadian exporters are a little worried over slower pace of
shipments.
rabi plantings. According to the Weather Watch Group of the
Agriculture Ministry, as of December 20, area under various rabi
pulses was 12.68 million hectares, higher than 12.12 million
hectares during the corresponding period a year ago.
In particular, acreage under gram or chana (desi chick pea) has
increased to 8.7 million hectares against 8.3 million hectares
last year. Lentil (masoor) plantings are unchanged from last year
at about 1.4 million hectares. Moong plantings have reverted to
trend at about 0.23 million hectares.
Canada is India’s largest supplier of pulses, mainly yellow pea.
Expressing concern, Martin Chidwick of Agrimonde Pulse Inc,
Canada, recently enquired: “What is happening in India that has
seen our yellow pea shipping slip?” The answer is that chana
(gram) harvest in 2013 was a record at 8.9 million tons against
7.7 million tons a year ago.
Crop prospects appear bright on current reckoning. Rabi
harvest has the potential to reach 12.0-12.5 million tons.
With kharif harvest estimated at 6.0 million tons, the annual
production of pulses may total 18.0-18.5 million tons. It may,
however, fall slightly short of the annual target of 19.0 million
tons. With rebound in production and softer prices, the time is
most opportune for the policymakers to open up pulses export,
even if in a limited way. Such as open door foreign trade policy
(free import and export) will bring multiple spinoff benefits
including providing price support to growers, utilisation of idle
milling capacity and foreign exchange earning.
No wonder, chana prices have been ruling steady to soft in the
last several months. It is widely believed that flour made out
of imported yellow pea is blended with chana flour. Anecdotal
reports from traders suggest that offtake or sale in the local
market is somewhat sluggish.
The Planning Commission’s working group has projected
pulses demand for 2013-14 at 21.77 million tons. However, the
actual demand may turn out to be higher because of rising rural
incomes, consumer-friendly prices and current low per capita
consumption.
Extended south-west monsoon, excellent subsoil moisture
and higher minimum support price have combined to boost
(This article was published in The Hindu Business Line print
edition dated January 3, 2014)
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“Un -thawing Frozen
Privilege’s from Canada”
Martin Chidwick
A contextual view.
We live in a world of instant gratification yet some things are
going in reverse. Twenty five years ago we could fly from New
York to London, England in 3.5 hours. Now it takes over 5
hours. Several months ago, it would take a truck less than a day
to ship loads from Lubbock, Texas to Houston, Texas. Now it
takes two days, due to new regulatory hours for driving time (or,
two drivers). Costs are up and in USA, recent bond increases
for transport brokers, have jumped from $10,000 to $75000,
putting a number potentially out of business and decreasing
choice/competitiveness.10 years ago we worked with 2/3
weeks lead time to Vancouver and 3/4 weeks to Montreal from
the Prairies. Now… should we say, up to double that?
The boom in oil movement, both sides of the North American
border, has impacted grain industry ability to move commodity
at a time when we had our own boom in production. Some
commentators feel that engines/power, has been diverted from
grain* to pulling oil trains, and you can guess from my opening
comment that trucking availability and costs have escalated.
Just to give some numerical context: In 2009, about 8000 oil
tankers/cars moved through Canada from North Dakota. Now
the number is closing in on 450,000 and is expected to reach
900,000 in next few years. Giant Exxon is building its own
railway terminal in Edmnonton, 20 new terminals alone are
being built in North Dakota! How do we compete with that? On
deep reflection, it is not all negative news. Indeed some areas
are better off for transportation and container equipment (as
new oil investment spurs import demand)… But then again,
some agricultural areas are losing manpower to higher paying
oil industry related jobs.
Five years ago, we were looking to give you, our international
customer, a ‘just in’ time service. Now embarrassingly, we are
seeing bids from overseas customers, basis a three month
shipping window! How do we to combat this?
easy task for the grower. With this year’s miraculous crops- and
this was the ‘perfect storm’ or ‘miracle’- we need 50 weeks plus
from today to move the optimum number of rail cars that are
normally at industries disposal; 10,000-11,000 cars per week or
a million tonnes of movement by rail. However we are probably
on average, 4-5 weeks and counting behind on movement.
That’s a lot of cars. In addition, there is talk that some facilities
have commitments through to November 2014 and are taking
no more grain purchases… The correlation between grower
bids and export prices is the widest seen in many years… but
‘no bid’ means ‘no bid” and price is not the deterrent it was!
Discount to market overseas is not a guarantee of movement
for the grower.
The Second Privilege: For the processor/inland terminal or
producer, to have rail cars come within 4 or 5 weeks of request
to the railway companies. This is not a facetious comment
either. With the bitter cold… air brakes don’t function well,
so a 120 car train may only be a 50 car train, yet the power
(engine) and crew, remains the same. Processors/inland
terminals and producers, exporters alike, have to build margin
in their costs to protect themselves from demurrages and late
shipping in imploding markets. Pragmatically, all transporters
have to service their bottom line and accordingly their owners
and shareholders. As an industry we are dialoguing with all
stakeholders involved, so as to minimize delay and maximize
throughput.
The Third Privilege: for the international customer to secure
ownership of a purchase contract, and receive shipment (at the
point of export) within a few weeks of their original preference.
The buying we are seeing for the New Year is challenging…
with January through March in particular, tough to supply. It
behoves the buyer to be constantly in the market and not leave
their buying to ‘just in time”.
Our pea values and our lentil values on the surface look
cheap… Yellow peas at under $400/mt C+F most anywhere,
lentils around $620/mt C+F most anywhere. We are anticipating
Essentially our market has evolved into the Three Privileges of
value and cost. Please read on: It’s a “balmy” wintery Sunday, in good demand as a consequence of price and quality, and are
Winnipeg… ( at minus 49Celsius with the wind chill considered), encouraged by noted overseas buyers committing to FOB
purchases through the summer months. Our challenge is timely
and given my opening comments, I am wondering what
meeting of customer’s needs and shortly will be what to tell
heartfelt warmth I can impart, that gets our customers excited
Canadian farmers to plant for 2014!
about ownership of our beautiful crops! As most of you know,
and as already alluded to, we are severely challenged to get our
There is little we can do about weather delays. None of us
peas and lentils into your hands as we wrestle with an already
wants to turn away trade. We desire to cooperate and we desire
long, frigid and bitter winter, a lack of inland transportation that
gets those goods to a port for export, and the increasing pull of to be the first choice for all pulses customers as we gather
consumption on our rail power units to haul oil across our land! momentum for IYOP 2016.
So what are those “Three Privileges”?
The First Privilege: For a grower to sell his grain/pulses he
needs to find a home. He needs to find an inland plant or
terminal or processor; that can physically commit to moving
his product, when that grower needs cash. That’s no longer an
May all your experiences in 2014 be edifying ones.
Happy New Year.
Martin Chidwick-AMP/ North West Terminal Ltd, Unity, Sk.
(* the Railways still helped ship record volumes in 2013, we just
need more equipment to meet the escalating need in 2014!?).
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Chana: Daily chart – technical Price movement in Indian Rupees per 100 kilograms trading lot Price movement in Indian Rupees per 100 kilograms trading lot
CHANA Futures tech analysis outlook
CHANA Futures tech analysis outlook The active Jan Chana futures after a brief upward move from
Indicators are neutral with RSI being in the neutral zone
indicating that it is neither overbought nor oversold. However,
the trend remains strong as the averages in MACD are above
the zero line presently.
lows of 2965 rebounded smartly to 3165 levels; but the rally
could be short-lived and a decline to critical support at 2950
The active Jan Chana futures after a brief upward move from lows of 2965 rebounded smartly to looks likely again.
(The author T. Gnanasekar, Director, CommTrendz Research,
3165 levels; but the rally could be short-­‐lived and a decline to critical support at 2950 looks likely Mumbai (India) is a well-known technical analyst. This analysis
In the bigger picture, we expect 2950-60 levels to hold well and is based on historical price movements. There is risk of loss in
again. gradually edge towards 3245-50, which could be a breakout
trading.
point for a rise towards 3750 at least in the coming month. A
daily close below 2910 could dash our expectations of a test of The author can be contacted at:
In the bigger picture, we expect 2950-­‐60 levels to hold well and gradually edge towards 3245-­‐50, 3250 levels.
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which could be a breakout point for a rise towards 3750 at least in the coming month. A daily close below 2910 could dash our expectations of a test of 3250 levels. Readers are welcome to
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IMPORTANT MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by International Pulse Trade and Industries Confederation (CICILS IPTIC), Head Office
DUBAI, UAE - December 21, 2013
United Nations Proclaims 2016 as “International Year of Pulses”
Pulses – the healthiest grain foods in the world - have captured the attention
of the United Nations.
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A great
promotional
opportunity
for you!
Today, the General Assembly of the UN voted to declare 2016 as the
“International Year of Pulses.”
“This is an extraordinary day for the global pulse industry” declared Hakan Bahceci, President of the global pulses peak
body, CICILS IPTIC. “Beans, lentils, peas and chickpeas have been the cornerstone of global nutrition for centuries.
Having a UN dedicated year will raise the level of awareness of pulses and the important role they can play in health and
nutrition, food security and environmental sustainability.
Beyond traditional markets, pulses have steadily increased in popularity as people around the world recognize their appeal as nutritious, versatile foods that are essential to healthy diets. The idea of a year dedicated to recognizing the role
of pulses in sustainable agriculture and healthy diets was conceived by Hakan Bahceci over two years ago, when CICILS
IPTIC commenced work to raise awareness within the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) of
the importance of pulses in these areas. Through the determined support of several countries, in particular Turkey and
Pakistan, and the support of the governments of all major producing and consuming countries worldwide, the International Year of Pulses was today passed by the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
“This is the greatest opportunity in a century to give pulses the attention they deserve. Pulses can help to increase food
security for those with shortages and to tackle the increase of diseases linked to lifestyles such as obesity and diabetes.
Plus, they improve cropping systems and are good for farmers,” said Hakan. “The International Year of Pulses will give
pulses additional research attention and nutritional programming, which will lead to dietary uptake. Increased pulse
consumption will grow both healthy people and a healthy planet. We deeply appreciate the United Nation’s dedication
to the task.”
CICILS IPTIC has set aside $1.1 million as a preliminary reserve to fund activities related to the Year. A series of national
committees are being established around the world by CICILS members to work with their governments, farmers, NGOs,
retailers, food manufacturers, health & science organizations and UN bodies to make the year a success globally and in
each country.
“With rates of diabetes and obesity on the rise around the world, the International Year of Pulses presents an opportunity to recognize pulses for their exceptional potential to offer nutritional well being to people everywhere,” said Hakan.
“2016 will also be an important occasion to learn about the world’s wonderful pulse culinary traditions, and to discover
new ways to create healthier foods in the future.”
Contact for further information:
Gavin Gibson, Executive Director International Pulse Trade and Industries Confederation: [email protected]
Hakan Bahceci, President, International Pulse Trade and Industries Confederation: [email protected]
Cluster I, Silver Tower - Lower Level, JLT, PO Box 340503, Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Office: +971-04-3633612, [email protected], www.cicilsiptic.org
The CICILS IPTIC e-magazine committee has agreed to make some limited
and inexpensive advertising opportunities available for the monthly emagazine “The Pulse Pod”. This is an exciting opportunity for members
to expose their products and activities to the whole Pulse Industry value
chain. Spaces will be strictly limited. Advertisements will be accepted by
the committee on a first come first served basis.
For the time being the spots will be limited to a maximum of:
** One only Full page USD 500 (including a mention on
front page as being sponsor of the issue)
** Two only half page USD 250 each
Advertisements deemed by the committee as not meeting a sufficient standard in terms of content will be referred back to the advertiser in the first instance for review but in any event the
committee reserves the right to accept or not any advertisement put forward for publication.
Submissions including draft copy should be sent to [email protected] by the 15th of each
preceding month for the following monthly editions in 2013. In the case that there are more
submissions than available places the ads that miss publication will be held against the following
edition of the Pulse Pod in order of receipt, and will of course be referred back to the advertiser
to make sure that he is happy to proceed in this way.