The underlying theme of this winter issue of Analytical Reporter is things that move: sieves, shakers, mixers, blenders, and pumps and vacuums. Did you know that only around 1% of South Africans are active blood donors, and following recent media reports, the nation’s blood supply touches on dangerously low levels versus the demand. Read more about this on page 6. Discover what goes in to the drugs you may be taking,and when it comes to in-vivo plant growth, plant tissue culture, in-vitro, seed germination or insect breeding, look no further than the Economic Lux, part of the SnijdersMicro Clima-Series. Enjoy this bumper issue, wrap up and keep warm. Until next time Sami