Svoronos came up with the idea of transporting women to the clinic using a bicycle ambulance, but when he approached the clinic staff, two workers there advised him to forget the bicycle idea and instead offer free diapers and soap to women who delivered at the clinic.

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Now, with other states racing to jump on the phosphate-free bandwagon, the soap association has conceded the larger battle and is focusing on ensuring consistent regulations across the states.

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The remaining oil is treated with an alkali to remove free fatty acids (which form a soap).

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Most pools are very affordable, towel and swimsuit rentals are available, and the larger pools will have locker rooms with free locks as well as shampoo and soap in the showers.

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And we've followed the soap opera that has been England from the highs of Munich and Beckham's free-kick to the more recent setbacks.

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