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Change is afoot in the Sloan/Scully household. Now by this, you might think I’m referring to the fact I’m about to start chemo drug Docetaxel. But, there is actually something far more newsworthy happening that I feel I really must mention. The three-piece suite that has been comforting my bottom for the last 21 years – and that I vowed would never make it through our front door in Greenwich – is now outside our house waiting to be taken away.

Now we are actually parting with my parents’ old grey sofa (complete with embroidered leaves) I do feel a twinge of sadness. We’ve had some good times (curries, TV dinners and movie nights) and some bad times (it’s not good for sleeping on and it has swallowed up a few too many coins). But, overall, it’s been a pretty good sofa. Until Saturday, we are now sofa-less and all I hope is that the new one fits through the door. I’m not sure I fancy recovering from chemo cycle four on the floor!

That brings me neatly to the real subject of today’s blog. Tomorrow marks the official halfway point (not the unofficial one I claimed in lesson 88) in my chemo treatment. Out go red syringes and pink pee and back comes the fear of the unknown I thought I’d left behind in lesson number 49. How am I going to feel by Friday evening? Chances are, it won’t be as well as I feel right now (and by well I mean not in pain).

Chemo cycle four does sound a lot closer to the end than chemo cycle one, but as the first cycle of my new drug, it feels as though I am right back at the beginning. There are, however, two key differences. Firstly, I’m not as healthy as I was when I started the first course. Will that have an impact? I’ll let you know. And secondly, while I don’t know what side effects will pop up to taunt me, I do know that it’s often the ones you least fear that are the ones that get you the most. I feared the vomiting on FEC. I should have feared the mouth ulcers and the loss of taste!

I have heard that swapping FEC for Tax (as it is often known) is like swapping a stomach bug for a flu bug. It is likely I won’t vomit, but the muscle and bone pain don’t sound particularly pleasant. Apparently, the muscle pain is caused by the chemo drug itself and comes on in the first week. The bone pain is added in by the injections I have to administer from day 3 to help boost the number of white blood cells in my body (oh yes, this one wreaks even more havoc with the immune system). At least when I was self-injecting for fertility treatment I got eggs at the end of it. Sounds like all I get is pain this time (not sure I will be able to feel my boosted immune system). The list of side effects is long, so let’s just hope the drug is kind. I even get more steroids, which will either help me with the spring cleaning or the piling on of pounds!

The day before my first chemo, I wrote down ten chemo tips I was keen to test. Here’s a quick glimpse into how I’ve got on so far…

1)  Dark nail polish: I’ve painted it on and so far my nails have not fallen off, so I will claim a victory. My big toe is a little on the dark side (under the polish), so let’s hope they last the course. I also have interesting nails for the first time, so even without the
benefits, dark colours work for me.

2)  Sleep caps: They certainly catch stray strands of hair, but they do make it a little tricky to manage those hot flushes. I love wearing them when I am really cold though, even if I look a bit like a gnome!

3)  Senna (or your favourite poo-charming substance): Who needs Senna when there’s All Bran in the house! Ok, so I used it once when I couldn’t remember if I had ‘been’ and then regretted it. It is a handy item to have on standby, but you can’t beat a few mouthfuls of bran with your brekkie!

4)  Flavoured water and ice lollies: It’s nearly summer, so I now have two reasons to eat ice lollies. While I wouldn’t recommend frozen grapes (tried them on chemo 3 to keep my mouth in check and they tasted a bit too weird), I think there is a lot to be said for sucking on something cold while the chemo drugs are going in. It’s a lovely sugary distraction!

5)  Inflatable bath pillow: I think I need to stay in the bath a bit longer. I am still a bit of a speed washer.

6)  Toweling robe: Love it! Not sure I love it because of chemo, but I love it all the same. Who couldn’t love a soft, fluffy robe?!

7)  Queasy drops: Tick! They taste nice, they distract me from thinking about nausea and I don’t get bored eating them.

8)  Pineapple chunks: I would go as far as to say that they taste even better on chemo. Same goes for blueberries and strawberries – and extra strong mints of course!

9)  Ginger tea and ginger nuts: I am finding it hard to tolerate the smell of any herbal teas (so much so I wonder whether I will ever be able to enjoy one again). Ginger nuts are great for baking (as we all know from lesson number 79). But, whether or not they help with nausea, I just haven’t a clue. It would help if I actually ate one when I felt nauseous rather than just when I felt hungry.

10)  Brow Zings: I’ll tell you when my eyebrows fall out!

The cancer kit list of tips and suggestions is coming, but there is one tip I want to add in for now. Plan in something that makes chemo day a day to look forward to rather than fear. For me, that means baking for the cancer unit so I feel excited about giving something back. I’m also so busy thinking about what ginger chemo cookie (or gingerbread) to bake next, I momentarily forget about the drugs making a beeline for my veins. It certainly works for me, and I hope it will work for you too.

This week it’s out with the old and in with the new. Let’s hope both the drugs and the new sofa are a welcome addition to our little London life.

Breast cancer lesson number 79: In search of the ultimate chemo-friendly ginger cookie

Anyone who knows me well will know that there’s nothing like a 250g slab of butter, a plastic spatula and a kitchen lightly dusted with icing sugar to make me smile. From grannie’s special shortbread and melted stilton and ham rolls to chocolate orange cake and even the odd hand-rolled fondant rose, if it involves a lot of measuring, plenty of bowl licking (oh, raw sponge how I love you) and a little bit of icing, I’m there.

As you might have guessed, I love to bake. The emphasis is usually on taste not presentation (although Duncan was stunned when I once produced a cake that actually ressembled Thomas the Tank Engine for my lovely godson), and there have been more than a few disasters (the less said about the collapsed Quiche Lorraine, the broken brandy baskets and the misshapen macaroons the better), but for me, there is no better smell than the smell of freshly baked goodies!

The trouble is, I love to bake with a purpose. And, when you’re tucked at home with a surgically-flattened stomach and no desire to enlarge it, that purpose is not so easy to find. I will certainly be doing another of my annual charity bake sales in the not-to-distant future, but for now, I am just keen to get creative while filling someone else’s tummy as well as my own. Plus, I have also started to notice that my new right breast is taking a rather larger shape than my left. With tummy fat all over the place (including in the new boob), I have more than just a bulging belly to worry about.

Last night, however, I went to bed with a dream and I woke up with that purpose. Yes, after discovering that opening the bedroom door can do wonders for night sweats, I had a comfortable night. It also reminded me that I am stronger than the chemotherapy drugs dancing away inside me and now is the time to start fighting back. With chemotherapy cycle three just 12 days away, I am determined to triumph over every single side effect thrown in my direction. That means Difflam on tap (mouthwash for mouth ulcers), ice lollies and frozen grapes (yes, still focusing on the mouth) and a lot of ginger (for the sickness).

For FEC chemo cycle one, having discovered the medicinal benefits of ginger, my beautiful and thoughtful mum arrived on the doorstep with not one, but three bags of homemade ginger biscuits (plus a box of tasty cookies from a friend). I dutifully polished of the lot (with a little help, but not much) and the experience has got me thinking. What is the tastiest, most nausea-relieving and chemo-friendly ginger cookie in the world? Does it exist? Does someone have the recipe lurking in their family history? Is gingerbread better than a ginger cookie? And, could I make some to deliver to my chemo unit to help other chemo patients (and inspire others to do the same)? Why simply take on my nausea, when I can try to help everyone else too?

Of course, I am not ruling out bought ginger biscuits (or ginger bread for that matter). But, there is something about a lovingly-prepared homemade bake that I think might just have the edge. I have heard great things about the Fortnum and Mason stem ginger biscuits and do love a good Ginger Nut. Question is, do they have what it takes to banish waves of nausea from the chemo suite?

So here’s where you come in. Can you help me find the perfect ginger-flavoured treat? In return, I promise to bake every recipe and share my favourites with chemo patients (and maybe a few friends, family members and neighbours too) J. Plus I thought the whole exercise might be quite useful to my wonderful and kind sister-in-law-to-be, who just so happens to have a ‘slight’ addiction to biscuits of a gingery kind! Please post here or send me an email via the ‘Get in touch’ page and I will get cracking.

Spatulas at the ready, it’s time to turn on the oven and turn off those chemo side effects!

Breast cancer lesson number 51: Where there’s a will, there’s a way

What would you crave after a steroid-induced sleepless night? A really good shower. What does a PICC line usually prevent you from enjoying? A really good shower. That is, unless you, like me, have a new plastic protection sleeve as part of your chemo kit list! Meet LIMBO.

Ok, so it looks like I am about to enter a radioactive zone. But, as a sleeve for keeping my arm dry, this rather odd tube is pretty effective. And, most importantly, the shower was really good (worth mentioning I did not shower fully clothed, but I don’t think you’d want to see the rest!). I won’t dwell on the fact I am now over-analysing every part of me to make sure nothing is falling off – or the fact I cut my legs shaving for the first time in about a decade.

If I’m honest, the last 24 hours is not something I would like to repeat (only 21 days to go until I have to sadly). I think I have got off lightly so far, but here’s the side effect list. It’s steadily growing…

a)    A nasty bout of nausea lasting from 4.30pm until about 11pm (but my ‘three vomits in a lifetime’ record is still in tact thankfully). We had some emergency extra anti-sickness meds, so these were taken and made me feel a lot better.
b)    A bright red face (maybe hot flush, maybe drug reaction, definitely not temperature). More a source of amusement rather than a pain.
c)     A sleepless night (for me, Duncan and mum). Steroids made me wide awake, but my body was screaming for sleep. Too weary to read or get up. Too bright-eyed to rest.
d)    An ice-cream headache. Easing this morning thankfully.
e)    A dry mouth. I feel like I have consumed two bottles of wine and haven’t drunk any water for days. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
f)     Weird taste sensations. Tea still tastes good, but it feels like it has been diluted down (if that makes sense). The taste is there, but my palate has been suppressed. I know Weetabix tastes like cardboard on a good day, but today it was hideous.

The chemotherapy hangover on its own is not particularly exciting. Add in the continuing effects of surgery and the ‘trying-to-get-comfortable’ game is not particularly pleasant. I roll onto one side in bed and find PICC line. I roll onto my other and the odd sensations in my bad arm and new boob kick in. I lie on my back and my tummy pulls through the body corset. In the end, I ditched the corset in favour of some Bridget Jones-style pants and felt a little better. Thanks to more than 30 wonderful university friends, we have a new mattress arriving today (the last one was given a shelf life of 10 months when I bought it more than a decade ago), so hopefully that will help us as we search for sweet dreams tonight.

Of course, it’s not all bad. I don’t have a temperature. The pink pee is getting lighter. My appetite is still there (even if the food tastes weird). There wasn’t a strand of hair in my sleep cap and I’m even getting chemo tips from the boss. Plus, flat lemonade is really exciting. The weirdest part is just not knowing what to expect next. Thankfully mum and Duncan aren’t staring at me constantly for the next reaction.

Having popped eight pills this morning, I am hoping for a quiet and better day. The queasy drops are working, the baby toothbrush is kind on my mouth, and today’s mission is fresh pineapple (before settling down with a good book and a film).

I’m still smiling. If this is it, I will be very lucky. If it isn’t, I may need to dig a bit deeper and cling on to every bit of positivity I have. Here’s hoping for a better night.


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The world could face multiple famines of biblical proportions within a few months, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.

Speaking during a virtual session of the UN Security Council on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Protecting Civilians Affected by Conflict-Induced Hunger, David Beasley, the WFP executive director, pointed out that he had earlier warned leaders that in 2020, the world could experience the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War.

“Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but I’d like to lay out for you very clearly what the world is facing at this very moment. While dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are also on the brink of a hunger pandemic,” he said.

 “There are no famines yet. But I must warn you that if we don’t prepare and act now – to secure access, avoid funding shortfalls and disruptions to trade – we could be facing multiple famines of biblical proportions within a short few months.”

Conflicts, natural disasters, changing weather and locusts

According to the UN agency’s chief, with the wars in Syria and Yemen, deepening crises in South Sudan and, Burkina Faso and the Central Sahel region, the desert locust swarms in Africa, and more frequent natural disasters and changing weather patterns, the world is already facing a perfect storm.

“So today, with Covid-19, we are not only facing a global health pandemic but also a global humanitarian catastrophe. Millions of civilians living in conflict-scarred nations, including many women and children, face being pushed to the brink of starvation, with the spectre of famine a very real and dangerous possibility,” said the executive director in New York during the session held on April 21, 2020.

While 821 million people go to bed hungry every night all over the world, chronically hungry, a further 135 million people are facing crisis levels of hunger or worse.

“That means 135 million people on earth are marching towards the brink of starvation. Now, the WFP analysis shows that due to the coronavirus, an additional 130 million people could be pushed to the brink of starvation by the end of 2020.  That’s a total of 265 million people,” the director warned.

300,000 could starve to death daily

On any given day now, the WFP offers a lifeline to nearly 100 million. This includes about 30 million people who literally depend on the agency to stay alive.

“If we can’t reach these people with the life-saving assistance they need, our analysis shows that 300,000 people could starve to death every single day over a three-month period.  This does not include the increased starvation due to Covid-19.”

According to Beasley, about three dozen countries could be looking at famine, 10 of which already have more than one million people per country who are on the verge of starvation. This is mostly due the heavy price of conflict, he added.

“There is also a real danger that more people could die from the economic impact of Covid-19 than from the virus itself.  This is why I am talking about a hunger pandemic,” Beasley said.

Added to the conflicts, lockdowns and economic recession are expected to lead to a major loss of income among the working poor. Overseas remittances will also drop sharply, while the loss of tourism receipts will damage countries that heavily rely on the sector.

 “The collapsing oil prices in lower-income countries such as South Sudan will have an impact significantly, where oil accounts for 98.8 per cent of total exports. And, of course, when donor countries’ revenues are down, how much impact will this have on life-saving foreign aid,” the WFP chief told the council.

Measures to contain hunger pandemic

In order to overcome these challenges, Beasley pointed out the importance of coming together as one united global community to defeat the disease, and to protect the most vulnerable nations and communities from its potentially devastating effects and urged the council to lead the way.

Some of the measures proposed by WFP to tackle the challenges:

  1. First and foremost, we need peace. As the Secretary-General recently said, very clearly, a global cease-fire is essential. All parties involved in conflicts should give swift and unimpeded humanitarian access to all vulnerable communities, so they can get the assistance to them that they need, regardless of who they are or where they are.
  2. The flow of humanitarian goods and commercial trade to continue across borders, “because they are the lifeline of global food systems as well as the global economy. Supply chains have to keep moving, if we are going to overcome this pandemic and get food from where it is produced to where it is needed. It also means resisting the temptation to introduce export bans or import subsidies, which can lead to price hikes and almost always backfire“.
  3. A coordinated action to support life-saving humanitarian assistance. WFP is implementing plans to pre-position three months’ worth of food and cash to serve country operations identified as priorities.

“We are asking donors to accelerate the $1.9 billion in funding that has already been pledged, so that we can build stockpiles and create these life-saving buffers. This will protect the most vulnerable from the effects of supply chain disruptions, commodity shortages, economic damage and lockdowns. Also required is a further $350 million to set up a network of logistics hubs and transport systems to keep humanitarian supply chains moving around the world.

“They will also provide field hospitals and medical evacuations to the frontline humanitarian and health workers, as needed and strategically,” added the WFP chief.

“The actions we take will determine our success, or failure, in building sustainable food systems as the basis of stable and peaceful societies. The truth is, we do not have time on our side, so let’s act wisely – and let’s act fast.”

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Microsoft To Directly Push Updates For WIndows 10 Smartphones

Redmond giant Microsoft has said that it will have a direct say in the pushing of firmware updates for its upcoming Windows 10 smartphones. The company wants to ensure a uniformity of experience across devices like smartphones, tablets and PCs with minimal fragmentation.

To get the critical security and bug fixes as and when they are available, Microsoft is going to take a page from Appleâ€™s playbook. They will directly push the updates to the users ensuring less downtime and fragmentation.

Wireless carriers in the US have been known to delay many updates for phones and this would be a great way to tackle the situation so users get the latest, right away.

Wireless carriers will be getting the updates for their internal testing and optimisations alongside the Windows Developer Program members. This will ensure that everyone has a say in the updates without delaying much of the process.

The direct pushing of updates will be done only for smartphones that will be shipped with the still elusive Windows 10. Smartphone owners which have Windows Phone 8.1 on their phones will have to trust their carriers to push out updates on time as they wonâ€™t be receiving the direct Windows 10 updates.

Windows 10 for smartphones is expected to be released alongside several Windows 10 announcements around October this year.

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Features of the Canon EF Lens Simulator

Previously only available in Singapore, the Canon EF Lens Simulator is now also available in South and Southeast Asian Countries! With the release of different language versions, including Indonesian, Malay, Thai, and Vietnamese, the "EF Lens Simulator," is an application that allows you to compare and review Canon's EF lenses that you are interested in on a smartphone or tablet device. Not only can it be used as a catalogue for comparing the different lenses, this remarkable application also provides visual simulation of the differences in the depth of field as well as the angle of view for each lens, which are important considerations when purchasing a lens. In this article, I will give you an overview of the features available on the "EF Lens Simulator." (Reported by Takahiko Masuda)

"EF Lens Simulator" - A Handy Application for Lens Comparison

The "EF Lens Simulator" application allows you to view the specs, MTF graphs, and lens construction diagrams of all EF lenses at a glance. On top of that, you can simulate the angle of view at different focal lengths using sample images, as well as enjoy interactive demonstration of the varying photographic effects according to the aperture value and shutter speed. By selecting a value for the aperture, you will be able to view differences  in the bokeh effect, for example, which is helpful when you are trying to make a lens purchase decision. With this handy application, you can easily select a lens that suits your shooting requirements best.

EF Lens Simulator

You can download the application for free from Google Play onto devices compatible with Android 2.1 or later versions (33MB), or from iTunes Store onto those compatible with iOS 4.3 or later (44.4MB).

Download your free application here!

Enjoy using the application on smartphones and tablets

You can browse all contents without Internet connection.

You can set filters such as by using the focal length or selecting the EF or EF-S series to narrow down your lens search. The order of display can also be sorted according to your preference, such as the price or maximum aperture value.

Displays all specs available on the catalogue, including the minimum and maximum aperture values, lens construction, and filter size.

Enables comparison of the angle of view of two selected lenses while simulating the area captured by each using a sample landscape shot.

Displays the specs of two lenses side by side for comparison. Items with different values are highlighted in red to ease identification at a glance.

Changes in the bokeh effect are visible when the aperture value is altered

One of the characteristics of EF Lens Simulator is the features available to help you understand the relationship between aperture and bokeh. For example, the "DOF (Depth of Field) Simulator" allows you to see how the depth of field varies according to the aperture value, through an image that shows changes in the extent of the bokeh effect.

Another feature of the application that I would like to highlight is the "Exposure Simulator". The Exposure Simulator is a feature that simulates changes in the depth of field and subject blur by altering the aperture value and shutter speed combination for achieving proper exposure. For example, by selecting the Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode and setting the aperture value to f/2.8, the shutter speed becomes 1/1000 second. With the fast shutter speed, the toy car that is moving appears sharp, but bokeh is created in the cups on both sides because of the small aperture value. On the contrary, when the aperture value is increased to f/16, the cup on both sides turn out sharp, but the slow shutter speed causes subject blur to occur on the mini car. However, the brightness (exposure) level remains the same in both cases. From such simulations, we can better understand the relationship between aperture value and shutter speed, which not only allows you to control the exposure freely, but the depth of field and degree of subject blur as well.

1: Tap [Exposure] in the top menu.

2: After [Exposure－Table of Contents] appears, tap [Exposure Simulator].

3: After the Exposure Simulator appears, you can simulate the effects of bokeh, subject blur, as well as the exposure using each of the blocks from A to D.

A: Select the shooting mode, aperture value, and shutter speed in this area. Choose the shooting mode that you make use of frequently from the options at the bottom row (P, P*, Av, Tv, M). Next, by selecting either the aperture value or the shutter speed, the outline of the corresponding grey cell in the grid is highlighted in red, enabling you to get an idea of the exposure (brightness) level of the image. In the illustration here, [Av] and f/5.6 are selected. Moving the red frame up or down has the same effect as performing increased or decreased exposure compensation. When [P] is selected, an image captured in the Auto mode is shown. In this case, the aperture value and shutter speed cannot be selected.

B: This block shows the effect on the image based on the aperture value and shutter speed you have selected in A. You can look at the teacups to identify the amount of bokeh created.

C: The area here shows the effect on the image based on the aperture value and shutter speed you have selected in A, particularly the degree of subject blur caused by the shutter speed. Strictly speaking, although the amount of blur also varies with the speed of the subject, the simulation here nonetheless provides a useful reference.

D: A histogram corresponding to the captured image is displayed here. The graph is skewed to the right if the image is overexposed, and skewed to the left if underexposed.

* This article was written based on the information as of May 2014. With the release of new updates for the application, new features may be added or changes may be made to existing ones.

Takahiko Masuda

Masuda moved to the U.S. in 1994, and had been capturing photos in the West Coast while working as a graphic designer. After returning to Japan in 2008, Masuda releases his works as a freelance photographer at exhibitions and other events, and started contributing articles to camera magazines. He is a member of the Japan Professional Photographers Society (JPS), and a member of the Denjuku HQ Steering Committee.


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This webpage which includes the historical role of Iron Maiden's mascot "Eddie" is a hoot!

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FX Daily, July 28: Dollar Bounces, Gold Slips, while Equities Hold Their Own

Swiss Franc

The Euro has fallen by 0.59% to 1.0743

EUR/CHF and USD/CHF, July 28

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Overview: The main development in the capital markets today is the firmer dollar against nearly all the major and emerging market currencies. Among the majors, the New Zealand dollar and Swedish krona are the heaviest (~-0.4%), while the Swiss franc and yen are marginally lower. In the emerging market space, the liquid and accessible currencies, like the Turkish lira, Mexican peso, and Russian rouble, are down the most. The lira has fallen 1% after intrasession volatility that pushed it to a record low against the euro yesterday. That seems to be the source of the pressure on the lira against the dollar. The South African rand is among the weakest among emerging market currencies today even though the IMF approved a $4.3 bln loan, the most granted so far to assist in combatting the virus. Despite the correction in the foreign exchange market, equities are mostly firm. In the Asia Pacific region, only a few markets could not sustain gains. Japan, Taiwan, and Australia were among them. South Korea led the region with a nearly 1.8% gain. Europe’s Dow Jones Stoxx 600 is up almost 0.5% after falling for the past two sessions (~2%). US shares are little changed. US bond yields backed up yesterday, with the 10-year yields popping back above 60 bp. This exerted upward pressures in Asia and Europe. Gold reached $1981 before the profit-taking pushed it to about $1907 from where it is recovering. September WTI is little changed around $41.50 a barrel.

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Asia Pacific

China is resorting to local lockdowns to combat the new outbreak in the virus. The 61 cases reported Monday were the most in four months. Separately, New Zealand became the latest country to suspend the extradition treaty with Hong Kong. That means that of the intelligence-sharing Five Eyes, only the US has not done so, though it has threatened to do so.

India has banned almost 50 Chinese apps to largely check the workaround the 59 apps banned last month. Another 250 apps are under review. India has cited threats to user privacy and national security. This is a new front in the confrontation with China. The US and Japan are considering their own bans on some Chinese apps.

The dollar is in a quarter of a yen range on either side of JPY105.45, as it is confined to yesterday’s range. The upside correction does not appear over, and the greenback could test previous support and now resistance near JPY106, where an option for $600 mln expires today (and a $1.8 bln option expires Thursday). The Australian dollar is little changed as it moves within the $0.7065-$0.7180 range that has confined it for around a week now. It has held above $0.7115 today, but it may be retested. The PBOC set the dollar’s reference rate at CNY6.9895 today, nearly spot on where the models suggested. After falling to a four-day low near CNY6.9870, the dollar recovered back above CNY7.0. China seems intent on not allowing the US to get an advantage by devaluing the dollar, something that President Trump has advocated. A stable dollar-yuan rate in a weak dollar environment means that the yuan falls against the CFETS basket. Against the basket, the yuan is at its lowest level in a little more than a month.

News from Europe is light and the week’s highlights which include the first look at Q2 GDP (median forecast in the Bloomberg survey is for a 12% quarterly contraction), June unemployment (~7.7% vs. 7.4%), and the first look at July CPI (median forecast is for a 0.5% decline for a 0.2% increase year-over-year) still lie ahead. Today’s focus is mostly on earnings and bank earnings in particular. European banks are being encouraged to extend the hold off of dividend payout and share buybacks that were first introduced in March. This may be worth around 30 bln euros. The UK is fully aboard too. In terms of loan-loss provisioning, European banks are expected to set aside around the same amount as they did in Q1, which was about 25 bln euros. In comparison, the five largest US banks have added a little more than $60 bln in the first half to cushion sour loans.

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Fitch lowered its five-year growth potential for the UK from 1.6% to 0.9%. It also took EMU’s potential to 0.7% from 1.2%. This could weaken the resolve of asset managers, where industry surveys suggest a desire to be overweight European stocks and the euro on ideas of economic and/or earnings outperformance. That said, the number of analyst upgrades has surpassed the number of downgrades in Europe for the first time this year.

The euro reached $1.1780 yesterday. As the momentum stalled in Asia, some light profit-taking has been seen that saw it briefly dip just below $1.17 in early European turnover. Intraday resistance is seen near $1.1740-$1.1750. In the recent move, the session high has often been recorded in North America, and we’ll watch to see if the pattern holds today. The market may turn cautious ahead of tomorrow’s outcome of the FOMC meeting. Sterling poked above $1.29 yesterday for the first time in four months. It made a marginal new high today  (~$1.2905), but it too is consolidating. Support is seen in the $1.2830-$1.2850 area. As the euro was trending higher against the dollar yesterday, it also rose to about CHF1.0840, its highest level here in July.  However, today’s consolidation has seen the euro slip back to around CHF1.0775.  Look for it to find support above CHF1.0760.

The US reports house prices, Conference Board consumer confidence, and the Richmond Fed’s July manufacturing survey. Even in the best of times, these are not the typical market movers. The focus instead is three-fold: corporate earnings (today’s highlights include McDonald’s, Pfizer, and 3M), the negotiation over the fiscal bill, and the start of the FOMC meeting. Canada has not economic reports, while Mexico’s weekly reserve figures are due. It continues to gradually accumulate reserves. They have risen by about 4.5% this year after a 3.5% increase last year.

The Economic Policy Institute estimates that a cut in the $600 a week extra unemployment insurance to $200 a week will reduce aggregate demand and cut the number of jobs that were projected to be created. It expects a loss of about 2.5% growth and 3.4 mln fewer jobs. After this week’s FOMC meeting and the first look at Q2 GDP, the US July employment report is due at the end of next week. It is one of the most difficult high-frequency economic reports to forecast. Still, the outlook darkened after last week’s increase in weekly initial jobless claims, which covered the week that the non-farm payrolls survey is conducted.  Another increase, which is what the median forecast in the Bloomberg survey expects, is only momentarily going to get lost in the excitement around the GDP report.

The relatively light news day allows us to look a little closer at Mexico’s June trade data that was out yesterday. Mexico reported a record trade surplus of $5.5 bln. Yet, it is not good news. Mexico is hemorrhaging. The IGAE May economic activity index, reported at the end of last week, showed a larger than expected 22.73% year-over-year drop. The 2.62% decline in the month was nearly three times larger than economists forecast. With the virus still not under control, the government’s forecast for a 9.6% contraction this year is likely to be overshot. The record trade surplus was a function of a larger decline in imports (-23.2%) than exports (-12.8%). Auto exports are off more than a third (34.6%) this year, to $47.5 bln. Other manufactured exports are down 3.4% to $113.8 bln.  Petroleum exports have fallen by nearly 42% in H1 to $8.0 bln. Agriculture exports edged up by 7.3% to $10.5 bln to surpass oil. The peso’s strength reflects not the macroeconomy but its high real and nominal interest rates in the current environment. Yesterday, the dollar fell below MXN22.00 for the first time this month. The June low was near MXN21.46.

The US dollar initially extended its losses against the Canadian dollar, slipping to CAD1.3330, just ahead of last month’s low (~CAD1.3315) before rebounding to almost CAD1.3400. The upside correction could run a bit further, but resistance in the CAD1.3420-CAD1.3440 area may offer a sufficient cap today. The greenback found support against the Mexican peso near MXN21.90 and bounced back to around MXN22.07. Resistance is seen near MXN22.20. The peso is up about 4.5% this month, but within the region has been bettered by Chile (~+6.75%) and Brazil (~+6.15%).  The Colombian peso’s almost 2..2% gain puts it in the top 10 best performing emerging market currencies so far this month.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council want all our children and young people to achieve and live fullfiling lives. We want our young people to achieve the best outcomes possible. With this in mind we have published our SEND Strategy for your information. The strategy recognises that all stakeholders need to work together particularly Schools, Colleges, Health, Social Care (including Adult services) and the voluntary sector. The strategy ensures that we are all working together through a common vision.

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If you’re concerned about social crimes, you may write on the rape victims. You can describe in your paper how rape victims get over of what has happened to them. You may consult medical journal or interview experts who work with people who have gone through rape. Think about what kind of help the society or government should offer for these people.

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You may explore the media gender constructions in your essay. In such case the author should limit down the study to commercials, sitcoms, magazine covers, kids TV programs or some other sources but make sure you can cope with all the materials, avoid being overwhelmed with information. Make an analysis of how gender is depicted in this media and how it widespread stereotypes and problems of the society. It is recommended to study how individuals respond to these stereotypes by presenting print publications or clips to the participants of your work and interviewing them later. Show up differences of viewpoints between females and males or between old and young generation. Use information you’ve got from interviews to support you arguments in the paper.

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Author: Emilee Gaulke
Location: Middleton, WI

Even without campers this week at Growing Food and Sustainability, the farm has been bustling with activity. Activities included planning for our second camp session, building a produce wash table, planning for our harvest festival, and our main focus, “beautifying” the farm in preparation for our on-farm dinner.

The beautification process included a lot of weeding and mulching of pathways, two tasks that involved a lot of time in the sun and physical effort. In other words, after a day on the farm we left covered in dirt and sweat. Although at times it was hard, uncomfortable work, the dirt and sweat didn’t fail to make me feel like I had done a good, hard day’s work that made a positive impact on the program.

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Visits to the dentist can be a nightmare at times, especially for your child. The thought of spending hours in a chair, with a sore jaw and a numb face to show for it afterwards can be particularly scary for kids. A growing family also means more visits to the dentist.

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Foods that will Strengthen Your Child’s TeethHere are some foods that will strengthen your child’s teeth:

  • Dairy

Calcium is the nutrient that builds strong teeth bones in our bodies and the same holds true for your child. Calcium which is abundant in dairy products strengthens the minerals in the bones as well as the enamel on your child’s teeth. Certain dairy products will not only strengthen your children’s bones and teeth but also promote the production of saliva in their mouths. Saliva protects their teeth against bacteria. Dairy products such as yogurt and cheese tend to neutralize the pH levels in our mouths. Flavored milks like chocolate or strawberry tend to be made up of a lot of sugars which can cut the health benefits to your children’s teeth.

  • Fruits

There are several different types of bacteria in your child’s mouth and some of them can cause gingivitis which is the first stage of gum disease. Vitamin C in fruits such as limes, oranges, cantaloupe, kiwis, strawberries and papaya helps kill these bacteria and it also promotes a healthy supply of collagen in the gums. A healthy dose of vitamin C is essential for preventing scurvy.

  • Magnesium-Rich Foods

Magnesium aids in strengthening both the tooth enamel and jaw. Whole grains such as rice, corn, barley, wheat and oats contain high quantities of magnesium. Steer clear of processed grains as much as possible as they tend just to dissolve into sugars in the mouth, which has harmful effects on your children’s teeth.

  • Whole Grains

Unrefined grains preserve the healthy fiber and nutritious components of food which are extremely healthy for dental health. Whole grain foods also contain nutrients such as magnesium that is helpful in building tooth enamel. Refined carbohydrates are grains that are broken down into simple sugars that are not nutritious as well as more cavity-causing.

  • Hydration

Hydration is great for your children’s health, particularly saliva production. Saliva keeps your teeth healthy as it has proteins and materials which fight bacteria and prevent tooth and gum decay. Ensure that your child remains hydrated throughout the day, especially when he/she plays sport during warmer temperatures.

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Foods that will Strengthen Your Child’s Teeth

  • Sticky and Chewy Foods – Sugary foods like gummy worms, caramel, lollipops, hard candies, etc. can cause some serious damage to your children’s teeth. If you give your kids some of these foods, make sure that they brush and clean their teeth properly afterwards. The best time to give your kids sugary foods is usually after a meal as there is still a large amount of saliva in the mouth making it easier to remove food and sugar particles from their teeth.
  • Desserts – Limit the amount of dessert, ice cream and cookies your children eat and make sure that your children brush their teeth after eating such treats.
  • Sugar Sweetened Drinks and Juices – Soft drinks like sodas, sports drinks, sweetened fruit juices, and chocolate milk should be given to children in moderation. Children should mostly be drinking water and their sugary liquid intake should be limited to once a day if not at all.
  • Limit Your Snacking Between Meals – It is best for your children to eat at fixed mealtimes as constantly brushing away the food and sugar particles is not possible after every meal. Constant eating without any fixed timing makes it difficult to generate more saliva to wash away food and sugar particles. Time between meals gives your mouth enough time to keep itself as clean as possible but constant eating supplies a food source for bacteria to grow within your mouth and on your teeth. Try and make sure that your children brush twice a day.
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To make sure that your children have great teeth as adults, their teeth have to be taken care of in childhood. Diet is directly linked to the strength and beauty of the teeth. A consistent supply of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients keeps the teeth safe from damage and makes them strong enough for your children to enjoy sweets and chocolates without any worries.

Monitor and control the amount of sweets and sticky food your child eats. Set and support a habit of visiting a dentist twice a year. Hopefully the above mentioned tips will aid you in helping to strengthen your child’s teeth.

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She practices at All About Smiles, where she provides cosmetic braces, endodontic treatments, implants, and veneers, as well as basic general dental services. During her consultations, Dr. Patel fully explains patients’ conditions and helps them choose an appropriate treatment plan. Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs.

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22 Nov

I will often times browse profiles when I have nothing better to do.  I came across a guy who had a pretty high “match percentage” for me, although in theory that doesn’t mean anything to me.    So, I clicked his page,  read about him, and then checked out his photos.

His name is Tony.

I know this because in real life I know Tony.   I worked with him a few years ago for a short while.  His main picture somewhat disguised his face, which is why I didn’t realize it sooner.   As soon as I realized this, I practically jumped and immediately moved away from his page-  nothing against him-  It’s just… awkward.

I hadn’t talked with Tony in at least a year, so when out to a movie with a friend, I got a text from an unknown number that said “You scopin’ me out?”   I assumed it had to be him.  When I got home,  I logged onto the website and sure enough had a message from him that said “Hey baby, wanna make out?”   Oh geez.  He immediately starts talking to me on the website via IM, and I apologized-  I didn’t mean to creep his page, I hadn’t realized it was him.   We chatted for awhile and caught up..  old friends, whatever… very normal.

I didn’t expect what happened next.   I get a text the next day, “Wow, I just didn’t ever realize how sexy you are!”   Oh no..   “Okay.”   “Seriously, you are hot!  Your boobs are huge!”   Ugh… SO not what I want to hear from this guy.   I told him that while I am flattered at his sudden interest,  I was not willing to go there.  “Why not?”  I told him that since I knew a few people that he had previously slept with,  I just wasn’t interested.   Were there other reasons?  Of course… but this seemed to be the easiest way to stop the madness.

A few days go by, and I get another text message, once again about my boobs.  I told him he needs to back off and he’s not going to see them.  “Even if it was my birthday?”   “Even if it was your birthday.”    Apparently I am mean.

I wish I could say this is the only experience where I ran into someone from real life.. but alas,  there is more..  Stay tuned.

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  1. Let there be love. «Let There Be Love’» is a popular song with music by Lionel Rand and lyrics by Ian Grant, published in (though apparently the first recording, by Van Alexander and his orchestra, was recorded May 29, ).
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Poem: In Sync with Mars

Out of nowhere
I happened to
share as my

April Fool joke:
I have been chosen
to be among
the first to
be sent to Mars!

Little did I
know that
at the same time
my astrological
Mars return
was going on.

has an exact
sense of humor.

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The planetary return in astrology is when the transiting planet returns to the precise position it was in at the moment of a person’s birth. Symbolically this means that the planet is beginning a new cycle in a person’s life. Returns apply also to the sun and moon —

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  1. Aah, thanks! ❤

    Yes. I have Mars in Capricorn (in the 10th House), close to MC (in Sagittarius), conjunct Venus (in Capricorn, 11th House). My April Fool jokes aren´t usually this extravagant, so it was so funny to find out afterwards that I have my Mars return going on. 😀 Is April Fools´ Day, the 1st of April, a known thing to you?

    And I am fine, navigating in the now moment. It´s quite a stable phase in my life (thank heavens 😀 ). How are you?

    Lovely to connect. ❤

    Love & cosmic hugs,

  2. Hi again,
    For some reason your comment did not show up in the WP reader. But it is Mercury Retrograde, lol Yes we do have April Fool’s Day here. For me that could be a more regular thing since life is often playing with me 🙂 Mars in Cap is a strong placement, gives one plenty of strength and drive. And in the 10th, awesome!

    Cheers on your stability. My life is quite unstable now, and yet I am becoming more comfortable with uncertainty. If that makes sense?

    Cosmic hugs to my Scorpio sister across the sea, and yet only a thought or breath away…. ❤

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    1. Yes, that does make a lot of sense. 🙂

      There are things which have always been well in my life, there are things which have changed/shifted (some of them even miraculously). There are things which are still in the process. 😀

      Thanks always for your lovely presence, dear Linda,

      empowered Deelia

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Recall of Children’s Over the Counter Medications

McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced yesterday it is voluntarily recalling a number of OTC children’s and infants’ liquid formulations including certain Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl products.

The company said the reason for the recall is that some of the products may not meet quality standards. Some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredients than specified; others may contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles.

A press release issued by the company last night states, “This recall is not being undertaken on the basis of adverse medical events. However, as a precautionary measure, parents and caregivers should not administer these products to their children.”

The company urges consumers to discontinue use of the recalled products.
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Ways to find the best IT solution for your business.

3 Ways To Find The Best IT Solutions For Your Business

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Regardless of what small business you run, you’ll need to have strong IT foundations. Basically, all aspects of your work will depend on a solid IT infrastructure. Unfortunately, choosing the best IT solutions for your business isn’t as simple as picking one service and using it. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ concept here. Every business is different, meaning your needs may be entirely different from another company.

The great news, especially for small businesses, is that SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms and cloud computing have made it incredibly affordable to run enterprise grade IT infrastructures which would otherwise only be available to large companies. That being said, there still a lot of choice on how to pick the right solutions for your business.

How do you find the best IT solutions for your business? It’s something that requires a lot of care and attention as you need to get it right. Choose the wrong solutions and your business will suffer. With that in mind, here are three tips to follow:

Even a small business can enjoy the very best IT solutions thanks to the rise of cloud computing and SaaS.
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Set your goals and aims

What are the main aims and goals of your IT infrastructure? Think about the various tasks that you need to undertake every single day. Consider what your business will mainly be using the IT system for. This helps you understand what hardware you might need, what software your business can use, and so on. It also highlights the key areas of your IT set-up that demand the most attention or investment.

For example, if you’re an online business that solely relies on web traffic for sales, then you need to invest in a quality web hosting service, preferably a VPS (Virtual private network) or standalone server. You have to ensure that they never crash, meaning your site remains active all the time and helps you make sales. Other things to consider are redundancy system like backup servers, daily backups and keeping software and plugins up to date.

One area which often checks overlooked but can create a lot of headaches down the line is how compatible one piece of software or solution is (lets say your CRM) to other critical pieces (like your accounting software, your webshop and your email service provider). You definitely don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you are forced to choose one piece of software over another, especially if you are already using it. Above all else, ensuring all the different solutions are working together offers other benefits, like increased automation and lower back office costs.

Consult with the experts

Needless to say, you may need some help determining what IT infrastructure works best for you. This is why it helps to speak with an IT consulting firm to understand the whole situation in more detail. IT consultants will go through everything with you and conduct a more thorough analysis of your business. They’ll see what areas of your IT set-up are more important than others. In essence, they help with everything from choosing the best software vendors to setting up cybersecurity measures. This will help you find the best IT solutions based on your goals and aims.

Finding the best IT solutions for your business is not just about software or hardware capability, cost factoring is also crucial.
Finding the best IT solutions for your business is not just about software or hardware capability, cost factoring is also crucial.

Factor in your budget

Lastly, you have to think about your IT budget. Now, this can differ massively depending on your business. A local business that relies on foot traffic will probably have a much lower IT budget than an online company. It all depends on what you do and how important IT is to your ongoing operations. This is perhaps the hardest thing to do as you need to try and work out how much money to devote to this area of your company.

Again, this is something that IT consultants might be able to help you with. Still, it’s important to create your own small business budget to understand how much money is at your disposal. You want to avoid situations where you spend too much money on your IT infrastructure and see hardly any gains from it.

Don’t underestimate the importance of an excellent IT network for your business. It can help speed up your daily processes, provide more security for your data, and allow you to do more tasks.

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Drink Healthy to Live an Illness Free Life

It would be great if we can avoid having any kind of illnesses so that we can live a much longer life. We would also be able to enjoy our life a lot more if we have the proper condition in our body and that is why we should know what needs to be done in order for us to achieve a good health. There are different kinds of fruits or natural ingredients that we are able to find on farms that can offer our body with a lot of nutrition. They can help us fight different kinds of illnesses as our immune system would be much stronger in drinking them. There are a lot of vitamins that we can find in these juices as they would have a high concentration of Vitamin C, A and a lot more. It is also known to have a lot of iron and potassium which a lot of us need in order for us to have a much better health.

If you are interested in buying some elderberry juice, we should know that there are suppliers that we can deal with on the internet. It can be a lot more convenient for us to order these products online, especially when there are no stores near our area that are selling them. We can go to the website of these suppliers and put an order online as they deliver all over the country. We can find different kinds of packages of their products that we are able to order. It would be best if we can order in bulk as it would also come with a lot of discounts. We should do some research so that we would be able to get more information on the health benefits that these products would have and it is also important that we are able to take care of our health on a regular basis. We should eat healthy and have a proper diet so that we can avoid getting sick.

If you want to get more information on these healthy and nutritious products, we can get a lot of information about them online. There are reviews that we can find regarding these products on their website that can help us determine their quality. There are also a lot of health experts that would recommend these natural products as we are able to get a lot of nutrition from them. They are also quite affordable and that is why we should buy some as soon as possible. There are people that drink fruit juice and eat a healthy meal on a regular basis so that they can avoid getting sick. These people are able to live a much longer life and can have a lot of energy because they are able to get the proper nutrition that their body needs. There are also a lot of other fruit drinks that we are able to find on the market and that is why we should also get to know more about them.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Executive Cars London

When hiring an executive car for a meeting or anything that could be important, you want to make sure everything is fine and everything is up to your expectations. We all make mistakes and we all face problems that we believe should not happen, but they happen and nothing can be done about it sometimes, however there are still some things you can do which will help you avoid making those mistakes and have a peaceful journey in the vehicle and company you have chosen.

Research is very important, in London there are numerous companies which offer you executive chauffeur service when you google 100 of websites will come up and nearly all the companies will have generic pictures of cars that will look amazing on the website. Try to avoid booking online, if you have the company details and they are close to you try and visit them, try to view the car beforehand to avoid any disappointments. On the day of your meeting you don’t want a Mercedes S class coming with alloys damaged and the front bumper hanging off, that will definitely not give a good impression to your client.

No question is a wrong question, ask as many questions as you can until you are satisfied as you are the person who will be paying for the service, try to do read reviews on the company if there are any, and take all the negative reviews as very serious and see if any of those problems could a threat to your day, if a company has reviews of never being on time, that may not be something you want you may have a flight or pick up an important client from the airport and being late is the last thing you need.

Condition of the car is very important when it comes to executive vehicles, as many vehicles can be in a very bad condition and may not look professional at all. It all depends on what the occasion is of course, if the car is just for yourself and you have no problem with the condition of the car, then its fine, but if you have a client or someone important who needs to be chauffeured in the car and need the car to be in a great shape then making sure you have sufficient and original pictures of the car would be the best thing if possible take the opportunity of viewing the car beforehand.

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When making a booking make sure you have given yourself enough time, always a possibility if you book last minute that either everyone is booked out or that the best hire companies are now not available. However sometimes circumstances are such that it has to be last minute, but if you have enough time then book in advance and chase the company closer to the time to ensure that the car will arrive on time and everything is still normal.

Airport pick up and drop offs

Arguably, airports are sometimes the most important jobs and executive cars are mostly used for such work, when going to an airport it is always more important than when someone is arriving, understandably no flight will wait for anyone, so time management is key. Choosing a company which has time efficient chauffeurs and drivers who are aware of driving in London. London can be very confusing when driving for the first time, and when going to the airport you want to be on time as mentioned above and a chauffeur who doesn’t know his routes around London could be the last thing you need as a passenger. In conclusion, research is the most important factor when it comes to hiring executive cars London, loads of companies claim to have amazing cars and are time efficient and all the norms as mentioned above, however for your own satisfaction a good amount of research is important and will get you satisfaction when you see the end product.

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