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Scoop
6 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Blenheim Food Truck Owners Face Uncertainty After Council Buys Site
Article – Kira Carrington – Local Democracy Reporter The owners of several food trucks on a vacant central Blenheim lot are worried they will be turfed out after the land was bought by the Marlborough District Council. The owners of several food trucks on a vacant central Blenheim lot are worried they will be turfed out after the land was bought by the Marlborough District Council. The 1147m² property, spanning five titles between High St and Wynen St, beside Te Kahu o Waipuna, was bought by the council in May for $1.8 million. Mayor Nadine Taylor said the site was earmarked for development as a community space, and the council would seek input from the public as it explored options. One of the food truck owners, Peter Blaha of DFC Artisan Bakery, said he was notified by the owner about two weeks before the sale that the land was to be sold. Blaha said he hoped the council would allow them to stay put. 'I would be happy if we can make some deal with them,' Blaha said. 'We are small businesses … You invest your money into [the business]. I feed my family, I pay the taxes as well.' Blaha said the council could incorporate the food trucks into a space that would attract more foot traffic to the CBD. He reckoned the lot could fit 100 people. 'You can make [some] kind of small market here, even a small festival,' Blaha said. Boseong Jeong, owner of food truck Sasa Express, said while she would have to close shortly as she was pregnant, she was also hopeful that a long-term arrangement could be made that allowed her to stay on at the site. Alson Su, owner of Orange Eats, said he had already been given notice to leave. 'They told us the latest we could let this place is mid-June,' Su said. 'We are still waiting for some other places to move over [to].' A council spokesperson said that under the Reserves and Other Public Places Bylaw 2017, nobody could conduct commercial activity on public land without the council's written approval. 'When mobile food truck owners have approached council for space in the CBD in the past, these applications have been declined in deference to other rate paying businesses in the CBD,' the spokesperson said. 'However, in this instance, council is prepared to work with the food truck operators to both understand their previous arrangements and to look at suitable options going forward.' Anna Hamman, owner of neighbouring business The Sewing Store, said it would be great if the trucks could stay. 'The food trucks have been a welcome addition actually. It's been quite nice knowing that there's a few little local businesses having a spot there.' Jay Sirichan, owner of nearby Japanese restaurant Bento, said the central Blenheim businesses could do with a new attraction. 'Business is quite slow. 'I would like a new space to make things more interesting for the people in town. 'The new library is very good. In the weekend there are a lot of people with their kids. But just, I think it's not enough.'
Scoop
6 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Blenheim Food Truck Owners Face Uncertainty After Council Buys Site
The owners of several food trucks on a vacant central Blenheim lot are worried they will be turfed out after the land was bought by the Marlborough District Council. The 1147m² property, spanning five titles between High St and Wynen St, beside Te Kahu o Waipuna, was bought by the council in May for $1.8 million. Mayor Nadine Taylor said the site was earmarked for development as a community space, and the council would seek input from the public as it explored options. One of the food truck owners, Peter Blaha of DFC Artisan Bakery, said he was notified by the owner about two weeks before the sale that the land was to be sold. Blaha said he hoped the council would allow them to stay put. "I would be happy if we can make some deal with them," Blaha said. "We are small businesses … You invest your money into [the business]. I feed my family, I pay the taxes as well." Blaha said the council could incorporate the food trucks into a space that would attract more foot traffic to the CBD. He reckoned the lot could fit 100 people. "You can make [some] kind of small market here, even a small festival," Blaha said. Boseong Jeong, owner of food truck Sasa Express, said while she would have to close shortly as she was pregnant, she was also hopeful that a long-term arrangement could be made that allowed her to stay on at the site. Alson Su, owner of Orange Eats, said he had already been given notice to leave. "They told us the latest we could let this place is mid-June," Su said. "We are still waiting for some other places to move over [to]." A council spokesperson said that under the Reserves and Other Public Places Bylaw 2017, nobody could conduct commercial activity on public land without the council's written approval. "When mobile food truck owners have approached council for space in the CBD in the past, these applications have been declined in deference to other rate paying businesses in the CBD," the spokesperson said. "However, in this instance, council is prepared to work with the food truck operators to both understand their previous arrangements and to look at suitable options going forward." Anna Hamman, owner of neighbouring business The Sewing Store, said it would be great if the trucks could stay. "The food trucks have been a welcome addition actually. It's been quite nice knowing that there's a few little local businesses having a spot there." Jay Sirichan, owner of nearby Japanese restaurant Bento, said the central Blenheim businesses could do with a new attraction. "Business is quite slow. "I would like a new space to make things more interesting for the people in town. "The new library is very good. In the weekend there are a lot of people with their kids. But just, I think it's not enough."
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Aspirin is a blood thinner. Depending on your health condition, that can be good or bad.
Aspirin is a blood thinner. Depending on your health condition, that can be good or bad. Show Caption Hide Caption Not eating equivalent of two apples daily raises risk of fatal heart disease or stroke: study A recent study shows many adults are eating less fruit and vegetables than they should to reduce heart disease and stroke risk. Buzz60 The debate over whether people ages 60 and up should take aspirin continues as medical experts learn more about the potential pros and cons of long-term use. Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used for a variety of reasons, but particularly in heart attack and stroke prevention for older people. Aside from pain treatment, doctors may prescribe aspirin to patients who are at risk of heart attack or stroke, according to Harvard Health. Dr. Michael J. Blaha, director of clinical research for the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, is breaking down how aspirin can help with those conditions and how blood-thinning may be a benefit or a danger to your particular health condition. Concerned about hypothyroidism? These are the signs to look out for. Is aspirin a blood thinner? Yes, aspirin is a blood thinner. For those who are at high risk of heart attack or stroke, this is beneficial. Heart attacks and strokes occur when plaque forms in arteries, which can slow down blood flow in the body and cause small blood clots to form. Blocking or disrupting blood flow to the heart is what causes a heart attack, while blocked or disrupted blood flow to the head causes a stroke. Here's where aspirin can come into play: It thins blood, which makes clots less likely. "Aspirin can reduce heart attacks and strokes, and to some degree other clots like those in the deep veins of the legs," Blaha sasys. "In low doses, aspirin inhibits platelets and therefore reduces blood clots." Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues. But that doesn't make aspirin a prime candidate for everyone. "In cardiovascular disease, we commonly prefer blood thinning because many cardiovascular diseases are the result of blood clots," Blaha says. "However, blood thinning is inevitably accompanied by an increased risk of bleeding." Be careful: Why you should reconsider taking daily aspirin Who should not take aspirin? Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60 — roughly 19 million people — take aspirin daily, according to a 2021 study in Annals of Internal Medicine. And more than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first. But the American Heart Association warns against taking daily low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor first. "Too may low-risk patients were taking aspirin in the past, sometimes without consulting a medical professional," Blaha notes. In general, those who are "at low to moderate risk of cardiovascular disease without any evidence of subclinical disease on imaging or prior heart attack or stroke" should also avoid taking aspirin, he adds. Because of its increased risk of bleeding, those who have a history of bleeding or who have gastrointestinal disorders should not take aspirin, Blaha adds. Aspirin "weakens the stomach's protective lining against stomach acid, making the stomach and intestines more vulnerable to ulcers, which can bleed," according to Harvard Health. You should also talk to your doctor before discontinuing aspirin use if you have a history of heart attacks or stroke, Blaha adds.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Health
- USA Today
1 in 3 older Americans take aspirin daily. What does it do?
1 in 3 older Americans take aspirin daily. What does it do? Show Caption Hide Caption Expert reveals the fruits, rice and meats that can lower blood pressure Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease. Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly has dietary suggestions that can help lower blood pressure. Nearly one in three Americans over the age of 60 — roughly 19 million people — take aspirin daily, according to a 2021 study in Annals of Internal Medicine. Should you be among that group? Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used for a variety of reasons, but particularly in heart attack and stroke prevention for older people. Dr. Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPH, Director of Clinical Research for the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, is breaking down how exactly aspirin helps with those health conditions and whether you should ask your doctor about taking it, depending on what your health concerns are. What does aspirin do? Aside from pain treatment, doctors may prescribe aspirin to patients who are at risk of heart attack or stroke, according to Harvard Health. These two serious health conditions occur when plaque forms in arteries, which can slow down blood flow in the body and cause small blood clots to form. Blocking or disrupting blood flow to the heart is what causes a heart attack, while blocked or disrupted blood flow to the head causes a stroke. Here's where aspirin can come into play: it thins blood, which makes clots less likely. "Aspirin can reduce heart attacks and strokes, and to some degree other clots like those in the deep veins of the legs," Blaha says. "In low doses, aspirin inhibits platelets and therefore reduces blood clots." More: Why you should reconsider taking daily aspirin Does aspirin thin blood quickly? Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues. But that doesn't make aspirin a prime candidate for everyone. "In cardiovascular disease, we commonly prefer blood thinning because many cardiovascular diseases are the result of blood clots," Blaha says. "However, blood thinning is inevitably accompanied by an increased risk of bleeding." Because of that increased risk of bleeding, those who have a history of bleeding or who have gastrointestinal disorders should not take aspirin, Blaha says. Aspirin "weakens the stomach's protective lining against stomach acid, making the stomach and intestines more vulnerable to ulcers, which can bleed," according to Harvard Health. Those who are "at low to moderate risk of cardiovascular disease without any evidence of subclinical disease on imaging or prior heart attack or stroke" should also avoid taking aspirin, Blaha adds. More than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first, according to that 2021 survey. But the American Heart Association warns against taking daily low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor first. Concerned about hypothyroidism? These are the signs to look out for. "Too may low risk patients were taking aspirin in the past, sometimes without consulting a medical professional," Blaha notes.
