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Is Olive Oil Required for Good Soap?Surely by now you've been asked a hundred times if your soap contains olive oil.And for good reason. Olive oil and soap have a long history. From Aleppo, Syria to Italy to the Castile region of Spain, they have long been connected to each other and to a tradition of quality. But is it olive oil itself that makes good soap? What if there was something better...Another way to ask this is, "Why is olive oil such a big deal?"Keep reading if you've ever been asked about olive oil in your soap and need...

  The patients of Woods Services now have their own club-house to take care of, but it's geared more toward therapy than fun. At a ceremony Thursday, staff, clubhouse members and community members dedicated the new Stabler NeuroRehab Center in Langhorne, part of the nonprofit's efforts to treat people with brain injuries. Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who advocated for better mental health treatment while in Congress and since retired in 2011, said the community-based program can help address patients' individual needs - something he said is sorely needed in mental health medicine. "The best models are not one-size-fits-all; each...

Social Enterprise: Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (The following piece was originally published in Social Innovations Journal, Issue 28) Jobs offer opportunities for social engagement, inclusion, and income generation that often elude a person with disabilities. Woods Resources is a network of exceptional human service providers that have joined forces and resources in achieving optimal outcomes for 3,600 children and adults with disabilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This is accomplished through a comprehensive continuum of support and services, including several social enterprises that are designed to provide integrated and competitive employment opportunities.   There is dignity in...