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Q: On production I cant login ASP MVC 5 IDENTITY 2.0 From my application, inserting the conn string  for my db on cloud, it's work just fine. But when I publish app, deploy on some hosting, I get poreview log in screen, but I cant login (timeout error).
my config file looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<appSettings>
 <add key="webpages:Version" value="3.0.0.0" />
<add key="webpages:Enabled" value="false" />
<add key="ClientValidationEnabled" value="true" />
<add key="UnobtrusiveJavaScriptEnabled" value="true" />
</appSettings>
<system.web>
<authentication mode="None" />
<compilation targetFramework="4.5" />
<httpRuntime targetFramework="4.5" />
</system.web>
<system.webServer>
<modules>
  <remove name="FormsAuthentication" />
</modules>
</system.webServer>
<runtime>
<assemblyBinding xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1">
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="Microsoft.Owin.Security" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-3.0.1.0" newVersion="3.0.1.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="Microsoft.Owin.Security.OAuth" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-3.0.1.0" newVersion="3.0.1.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="Microsoft.Owin.Security.Cookies" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-3.0.1.0" newVersion="3.0.1.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="Microsoft.Owin" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-3.0.1.0" newVersion="3.0.1.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="Newtonsoft.Json" culture="neutral" publicKeyToken="30ad4fe6b2a6aeed" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-6.0.0.0" newVersion="6.0.0.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="System.Web.Optimization" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="1.0.0.0-1.1.0.0" newVersion="1.1.0.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="WebGrease" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-1.5.2.14234"  newVersion="1.5.2.14234" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="System.Web.Helpers"  publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="1.0.0.0-3.0.0.0" newVersion="3.0.0.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="System.Web.Mvc" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="1.0.0.0-5.2.3.0" newVersion="5.2.3.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
  <dependentAssembly>
    <assemblyIdentity name="System.Web.WebPages"  publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
    <bindingRedirect oldVersion="1.0.0.0-3.0.0.0" newVersion="3.0.0.0" />
  </dependentAssembly>
</assemblyBinding>
</runtime>
<entityFramework>
<defaultConnectionFactory  type="System.Data.Entity.Infrastructure.SqlConnectionFactory, EntityFramework" />
<providers>
  <provider invariantName="System.Data.SqlClient"  type="System.Data.Entity.SqlServer.SqlProviderServices,  EntityFramework.SqlServer" />
</providers>
</entityFramework>
<!--<appSettings>
<add key="ClientValidationEnabled" value="true" />
<add key="UnobtrusiveJavaScriptEnabled" value="true" />
</appSettings>-->
<!--<appSettings>
<add key="closeModal" value="False"/>
</appSettings>-->
</configuration>

I have database called "DB_9F4064_SalesManagement". So I put that databse into Identity Model ApplicationDbContext():
public class ApplicationUser : IdentityUser

{
    public async Task<ClaimsIdentity> GenerateUserIdentityAsync(UserManager<ApplicationUser> manager)
    {
        // Note the authenticationType must match the one defined in CookieAuthenticationOptions.AuthenticationType
        var userIdentity = await manager.CreateIdentityAsync(this, DefaultAuthenticationTypes.ApplicationCookie);
        // Add custom user claims here
        return userIdentity;
    }
    public string FirstName { get; set; }
    public string LastName { get; set; }
    public string NameSurname { get; set; }
    public string Name
    {
        set
        {
            NameSurname = FirstName + " " + LastName;
        }
        }
}
public class ApplicationDbContext : IdentityDbContext<ApplicationUser>
{
    public ApplicationDbContext()
        : base("DB_9F4064_SalesManagement", throwIfV1Schema: false)
    {
    }
    public static ApplicationDbContext Create()
    {
        return new ApplicationDbContext();
    }
}

Can someone tell me what went wrong?
Should I put more of code? Thanks

A: In your web.config, you should have the connection string specified inside the configuration tag. Here is a sample:
<connectionStrings>
    <add name="ConnectionStringName" connectionString="data source=YourDbServerIp;initial catalog=DB_9F4064_SalesManagement;user id=loginUsername;password=loginPassword;MultipleActiveResultSets=True;" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
  </connectionStrings>

Then your ApplicationDbContext constructor would look like this:
public ApplicationDbContext()
: base("name=ConnectionStringName", throwIfV1Schema: false){}

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Twitter tells employees that they can work from home permanently
Twitter said Tuesday it is unlikely to open its offices before September, and that many of its employees will be permitted to work from home permanently even after the end of the coronavirus lockdowns.
The San Francisco-based company said it was among the first to move to telework in March as a result of the health crisis and that it will continue that policy indefinitely as part of a move towards a "distributed workforce."
"We were uniquely positioned to respond quickly and allow folks to work from home given our emphasis on decentralization and supporting a distributed workforce capable of working from anywhere," a Twitter spokesperson said.
"The past few months have proven we can make that work. So if our employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from home and they want to continue to do so forever, we will make that happen."
Twitter said any reopening of its offices will be "careful, intentional, office by office and gradual" when conditions permit.
"Opening offices will be our decision, when and if our employees come back, will be theirs," the spokesperson said.
"With very few exceptions, offices won't open before September. When we do decide to open offices, it also won't be a snap back to the way it was before."
The news comes following word from Google and Facebook that they are likely to continue telework through the end of the year for most employees.
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Concordia University Builds Small Businesses Project
By The Skanner News
Concordia University business students will have the unique opportunity to help people in North and Northeast Portland improve existing small businesses and start new business ventures through a new partnership with the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), an organization sponsored by the Small Business Administration.
As a national non-profit organization, SCORE pairs working and retired business executives with people in need of business advice. Executives volunteer their time and the service is free.
Concordia University's School of Management invited the Portland SCORE chapter to consider opening an office at the university, the first of its kind in the United States.
In addition to helping clients, the program will provide Concordia's undergraduate and MBA students with real-world opportunities, such as attending SCORE client counseling sessions and participating in hands-on internships.
Because more than 20 percent of SCORE's clients currently come from North and Northeast Portland, a SCORE office will open on the Concordia campus this September to provide more convenient access to resources.
"The Concordia University location represents a new model for SCORE," said Steve Blanton, chairman of the Portland Metro SCORE chapter. "This model will provide new opportunities for SCORE counselors to serve the small business and university communities. SCORE hopes to use this partnership as a model for chapters across the country."
The pilot project was spearheaded by Dr. Steve Krause, chairman of the Business Administration Degree Program at Concordia. He envisioned a partnership with SCORE to foster relationship building with businesses in Northeast Portland, Clark County, and points east along the Columbia River Corridor.
Douglas Kindred, national chairman of SCORE in Washington D.C., and a member of the Concordia University's Foundation Board, encouraged the partnership and said he sees the potential for a national model in which SCORE can build relationships with their clients by providing services at selected universities.
"The SCORE partnership is an expansion of Concordia's servant leadership mission," said Dr. Stephen Braun, dean of Concordia's School of Management. "Our students will apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of our community's non-profit organizations, start-up ventures and small business enterprises in conjunction with volunteer SCORE counselors."
Concordia University is a private, Lutheran, liberal arts university located in northeast Portland, founded in 1905.
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Film Reviews W/E 29th December 2014
I've been away from writing reviews for a bit. I now share my thoughts on a Perth Radio Station Curtin FM 100.1 every Friday at 12:40. But we are on break until the end of January, so I thought I'd better write some quick reviews so you know what to see on the big screen.
My recommendations for the family films over the holiday break are Big Hero 6 & Paddington. Both are fabulous for the whole family. If you're an Aussie, why not support Australian film and go see the Water Diviner.
If you would like a break from movies, why not grab an e-copy of BACK AGAIN my time travel novel. It's been making some best of lists recently, so I know you would enjoy. Click here to check it out.
THIS WEEK'S PREVIEWS
Big Hero 6 ✪✪✪✪½
Opens in Australia: 26th December 2014
Other Countries: Release Information
Disney are so good at these animations. This one is no exception to their quality releases. They just have the formula so right. Great, unique characters, interesting layered plots, and beautiful, colourful animation, along with jokes that are actually funny. Baymax, the robot, is absolutely adorable, and it looks like this one has been set up as the beginning of a series. I certainly hope so. Very young, young, old, and in-between, go see it. You will love!
STUDIO BLURB
The Water Diviner ✪✪✪½
Perth: Luna Palace Cinemas
I didn't expect to like this film, directed by and starring Russell Crowe, but it's a good little tale well crafted and with a good pace. It's a different take on World War 1, and we gain a perspective on the opposing point of view, the Turkish side, and their losses. It's quite a heart-wrenching tale, but the material is handled well, and I came away impressed. If you're an Aussie, do get along to see it and support our Australian film industry. This year we've had some really wonderful films that just weren't given their due. This one does deserve to be seen on the big screen.
An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons.
The Imitation Game ✪✪✪✪
Opens in Australia: 1st January 2015
This is a fascinating true-story film of how WW2 was shortened by a group of mathematicians, chess champions, intelligence officers and other unlikely heroes who cracked the almost unbreakable German enigma code. Benedict Cumberbatch is fabulous as Alan Turing the genius leader of the pack. He is perfectly cast. I thoroughly recommend this film, and as well as being entertained you will learn about some amazing history of which you were probably unaware.
During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of 'gross indecency', an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality – little did officials know, they were actually incriminating the pioneer of modern-day computing. Famously leading a motley group of scholars, linguists, chess champions and intelligence officers, he was credited with cracking the so-called unbreakable codes of Germany's WorldWar II Enigma machine. An intense and haunting portrayal of a brilliant, complicated man, THE IMITATION GAME follows a genius who under nail-biting pressure helped to shorten the war and, in turn, save millions of lives.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb ✪✪✪
It's the same cast, the same story and, yes, it's one of the last films starring Robin Williams and Mickey Rooney, so there's some sentiment attached. It won't feel as whimsical and original as the first one, but it is colourful and there are a few laughs. If you are a fan, go along knowing there is nothing new, and this film was made to wind it all up and grab a few extra bucks from the pockets of cinema-goers. That's what Hollywood does, if the first or second are a success, they go back again because it's less risk than actually coming up with something new and interesting. More is the pity.
Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. (c) Fox.
Annie ✪✪
Ugh, this film is really not very good. I love the other versions of Annie and the songs from the musical, but this one left out some of the songs, added some new ones, and just took all the magic away. Cameron Diaz is woefully miscast and Quvenzhané Wallis cast as Annie, who was so charming in Beasts of the Southern Wild, just lacks the necessary precociousness to pull this off. This is the type of fare you see on the Disney Channel, but you shouldn't be laying down $60 to take your family to it. A bad idea and a bad film.
A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.
The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies ✪✪✪
The title says it all. It's five armies battling it out in CGI. I don't like this HFR (High Frame Rate) that Peter Jackson keeps using. It just looks like you are watching television and its very distracting. So be prepared. Just because we have this technology, doesn't mean we need to use it. This film, also, seems like it didn't need to exist, except to add some more gold to the studio's bounty. However, I found it a reasonable watch, but not as much fun as the previous two. The hand-to-hand combat scenes toward the end, though, are truly spectacular. But nothing I say will deter Hobbit fans from seeing this film. So if you enjoyed the first two, off you go!
Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
Paddington ✪✪✪✪✪
Paddington Bear has never made his way into our household via books, films or toys. So the movie didn't rank highly on my expectation list. What a delightful surprise it was then to experience this utterly charming film.
Paddington books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, so that alone should guarantee this film's success. Even if there wasn't a huge fan base, the clever script, extraordinary animation, and energetic, on-note performances in Paddington will still put it up there with the top films of the year.
Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) arrives in London from "darkest Peru," sent by his Aunt Lucy to find a better home after she moves to the Home for Retired Bears. His expectation of the welcoming he will receive from Londoners is based on his Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) and Uncle Pastuzo (Michael Gambon) encounter decades earlier with an explorer from London who'd told them they would always be welcome. This explorer also introduced the bears to marmalade and gives Pastuzo his hat, which Paddington inherits.
Bustling London, though, is not welcoming to Paddington until he is found by the Brown family and taken home—just for the night. Mr. Brown, (Hugh Bonneville) a risk analysist, insists a bear in the house will increase the risk of disaster by too high a factor, so Paddington must leave. The family decides that if they can find the original explorer he may be willing to take in Paddington so they begin a search with limited clues. Mr. Brown is correct on the risk factor as Paddington immediately creates much mayhem and, also, attracts the attention of a sadistic museum worker, Millicent (Nicole Kidman), who wants to capture and stuff him.
Paddington will do for bears what Stuart Little did for mice. It's whimsical, wonderful, and a joy to experience. Rating: five out five marmalade jars.
A young English boy befriends a talking bear he finds at a London train station. A live-action feature based on the series of popular children's books by Michael Bond.
Exodus: Gods and Kings ✪✪✪
Exodus: Gods and Kings has a cast of thousands, the lead roles are household name actors, and the director, Ridley Scott's (Alien, Blade Runner, Hannibal, Prometheus) films are always greatly anticipated, but, sadly, Exodus falls short of its clearly ambitious mark.
Occasionally you almost see its epic vision realized, but it's dogged by a plodding script, occasionally lifted up by spectacular special effects, only to come crashing down again like the wave in the parting of the Red Sea scene.
The film tells the biblical story of Moses (Christian Bale) leading the Hebrews out of Egypt, but focuses initially on the sibling rivalry between Egyptian pharaoh, Ramses (Joel Edgerton) and foster child Moses. When Moses is banished from the kingdom, he assimilates into a new tribe, meets his wife, and fathers his children while hiding his identity. After being commanded by God to free the Israelites, he falls in with the rebellion's leaders as they plot to rescue the slaves from Ramses' tyrannical rule.
It's the depiction of the plagues and the conflict between the two factions where the film finally begins to build some momentum a good hour into the film. Exodus could have been so much more with a tighter script. The story is grand, the cast including Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Aaron Paul, John Turturro, Ben Mendelshohn and many more are hugely talented, but the impressive, epic scenes combined with the slow interlinking expositional scenes do not add up to absorbing storytelling. In the end, Scott's helming of Exodus feels about as self-indulgent as Rameses' desire to build great monoliths to honor himself. It's simply an okay epic, if that isn't an oxymoron.
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
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Pound to Australian Dollar Weakens, as Australian Data Beats Forecasts
January 10, 2020 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Strength, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
The pound to Australian dollar interbank exchange rate stands at 1.8998 today at the time writing. By comparison, back on Wednesday 8th January, sterling was as high as 1.9151 versus the so-called Aussie dollar, so it's since weakened by 0.81%.
The AUD has gained against the GBP in the last two days, in part because Australia's economic data this week has exceeded forecasts.
For example, today we've learnt that Australia's retail sales rose by 0.9% in November, well above forecasts for a 0.4% gain, boosted by Black Friday. In addition, this Wednesday 8th it was revealed that Australia's building permits increased by 11.2% in November, easily exceeding forecasts for a 2% increase.
So this suggests that, in spite of the bush fires continuing to ravage millions of acres of Australia's territory, the economy continues to expand. This has helped lifted the Australian dollar.
Australian Dollar Climbs, as RBA Less Likely to Cut Interest Rates in February
These upbeat economic releases Down Under have strengthened the Australian dollar, in particular because they make it less likely that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates in the foreseeable future.
Until recently, it was thought that Australia's central bank could cut borrowing costs below their current 0.75% to a new all-time low, perhaps as soon as their next meeting, on February 4th.
After all, lower interest rates cut the cost of taking out a loan in Australia, thereby benefiting the economy, and compensating somewhat for the ongoing natural disaster. So this hope has boosted the value of the AUD too.
GBP May Be Affected by UK Green Shoots, Conciliatory Trade Talks
However, looking forward, sterling's value versus the Aussie dollar could be affected, first by signs of green shoots in the UK economy. This week we learnt that UK business confidence has improved following the Conservatives' election victory last month, which could increase Britain's economic growth in 2020.
Also, new European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has signalled a conciliatory approach to the UK/EU trade talks, thereby potentially lifting UK business confidence too. In particular, President der Leyen said that "We will have to prioritise" to accommodate Prime Minister Boris Johnson's legislation, to finalise the trade talks by December 31st 2020.
For more information on AUD exchange rates for an upcoming currency transfer, you cam email me, Matt Vassallo, directly on mtv@currencies.co.uk to find out all the options available to you ahead of your currency transfer.
Australian Dollar Makes Strides Forwards Despite Dovish RBA Minutes
November 21, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
Investors in the AUD were pleasantly surprised yesterday as trading concerning the Aussie dollar looked up. Expectations were down on Monday's pessimistic, dovish minutes which were released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The cautious tone was set over the AUD as interest rate cuts looked likely before the years end. Several figures in the RBA had appeared to be open to the idea of another cut soon.
RBA Minutes do not Unsettle the AUD
The RBA minutes reported that the bank is looking to take a dovish approach to its monetary policy. This is following recent underperformance and pressure from US-China trade talks. However, news that broke out yesterday was positive for the AUD. Reports suggested that the Australian dollar reversed its earlier losses which were caused by the surprise dovish comments in the RBA minutes. The AUD has rallied, especially so once the London trading session opened. This provides a positive outlook for the AUD despite recent poor performances in the market.
GBPAUD Rate Steady but Prepared for Volatility
The GBPAUD interbank exchange rate was trading at around AU$1.8935 yesterday, which by recent figures is a steady rate. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar is still heavily under pressure from the US-China trade talks however. The volatility of the talks has caused fluctuations for the AUD over the past weeks.
A negative downward pressure was placed on the AUD after President Trump suggested that the US may raise tariffs even higher if a 'Phase One' deal could not be reached between the two. This threatening approach has not filled investors with optimism, but US representatives were hopeful, suggesting that if their negotiators felt the deal was hopeless, they would have stopped already.
GBP Struggles Against AUD Following Tuesday's Live Debate
Wednesday was a difficult day for the GBP after it failed to edge above the AUD following Tuesday night's live election debate between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Neither leaders came out ahead of the other and failed to instil faith that the Conservatives would hold a majority in December. To add to this, a flash poll from YouGov displayed a modest majority for the Tories at 51% to 49% but this was not enough to buoy the market confidence in the GBP.
Despite the Conservatives slight lead over the Labour Party, the performance from the live debate only emphasised political concerns involving the likelihood of a Tory majority come December 12th. Analysts did mention that the GBP was not significantly affected by the debate and could have been swayed much more should Jeremy Corbyn have gained an advantage in the polls.
For more sterling and Australian dollar news or if you have a currency requirement you can get in touch with me, James Lovick, directly at jll@currencies.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 1494 360 899 to discuss these factors in more detail.
Dovish Reserve Bank of Australia Sinks AUD Rates Leaving Investors Unsettled
November 20, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Weakness, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
The outlook for the AUD was looking to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting which occurred yesterday. The current trend of the AUD looked as if the RBA would take a 'dovish' approach to their monetary policies. Investors had hoped that this would not be the case as the currency would lose momentum. As the minutes were released from the meeting yesterday this seemed to be exactly the case.
Sharp Retreat For Australian Dollar
The Reserve Bank of Australia's minutes were released yesterday, which caused a sharp retreat of the AUD in the market. The meeting, which covered monetary policy, showed a bank that was still poised to cut interest rates despite current record lows. The key official cash rate was left at 0.75% but the minutes revealed that the possibility of another cut could not be ruled out.
Likelihood of a Further Interest Rate Grows
With the findings of the minutes from the RBA, it is more likely than ever that interest rates will be cut to a new record low before long. Policymakers in the meeting saw a clear case for the fourth rate cut of 2019, but have decided to wait and observe the effects of previous rate cuts before moving forward. The bank highlighted that only gradual progress has been made so far which gave reasoning to potential future cuts. The minutes also revealed that whilst members has judged that lower interest rates were supporting the economy, they also noted the possible negative impacts of lower interest rates on savers and for confidence in the AUD.
GBPAUD Interbank Exchange Rate Slumps Amidst RBA's 'Dovish Tilt'
Reports have suggested that the pound to Australian dollar exchange rate had slumped following the news of a 'dovish' RBA. The Aussie dollar edge up against the pound despite the proposed considerations of another rate cut. The trading rate was around AU$1.8953 yesterday. The GBP will be hoping for a boost following the YouGov poll, released after last night's live head-to-head debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. The pound continues to edge higher on hopes that a Tory majority will be achieved in December's elections.
In regard to today's outlook, the AUD could surrender some of yesterdays gains following the release of Westpac's Leading Index. Should the index slump it could weigh on the AUD. Meanwhile for the GBP, if the polls suggest further support for the Conservatives it will likely give a further boost to the pound sterling.
If you are in the process of buying or selling Australian dollars and would like a free quote then contact me directly, Tom Holian, I look forward to hearing from you. teh@currencies.co.uk
GBPAUD Outlook Rates Break 1.90
To start the week the GBPAUD interbank exchange rate has rallied higher, with rates bursting through the 1.90 range for the pairing. The pound looks like it has started the week off on the front foot, making gains against all major currencies. This is despite the impending general election, which could be set to stir up some uncertainty. Meanwhile, Aussie employment data disappointed and sent the currency on a further downward spiral.
UK GBP Data Disappoints But Doesn't Inflict Damage on the Driving Force
The UK's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data was recently released, the figures were lower than expected at 0.3% (with an expectation of 0.4%). The ongoing Brexit uncertainty has had a minute effect on the GBP exchange rates over the past few years. However, the weak data did not alter the course of the Pound Sterling to Australian Dollar exchange rate as the prospect of a Torie majority is currently the main driving force for the GBP. The current polls have placed Boris Johnson with a slight majority but volatility is expected and the outcome of the elections could swing either way.
Australian Employment Data Returns Poor Values, Adding Salt into the Wounds
An already struggling Australian dollar was hit with more bad news to start the week. The unemployment figures came back at 5.3%, rising from 5.2% previously. This negatively impacted the Australian economic outlook and disappointed the markets. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have previously cut interest rates three time this year and do not plan to make any more until at least 2020. Attention is turning to today's (Tuesday) Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes which will likely offer some insight into the banks standpoint on future monetary policies.
AUD Waits for US-China Breakthrough for a Boost of Optimism, Whilst GBP Clings to Tory Majority
The struggling AUD is facing a slump as its traders await positive news from the US-China talks. The US appears firm on its mention of only agreeing to a deal that is positive for the US. This is likely to be what has caused a recent slow on the trade deal progress. Little information has broken from either camp and so investors are left twiddling their thumbs. Meanwhile, those investing in GBP will be hoping that recent news that a Tory majority is likely to be the outcome of December's election, in a bid to keep the optimism behind the GBP rolling. The findings from the RBA's minutes in today's meeting will be telling of the future for the AUD and its monetary policy. There is a chance that they may take a 'dovish' turn to try to recover the falling currency.
For more pound and AUD news, keep up to date with our daily blogs. Alternatively, if you have a currency requirement you can get in touch on +44 (0)1494 416 503 to discuss these factors in more detail or contact me directly at dcj@currencies.co.uk.
Australian Dollar Rate Remains Flat After Unimpressive Performance from UK Figures
November 13, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Strength, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
Yesterday (Tuesday 12th) saw the release of the UK's latest labour figures. Both the UK and interacting currencies were hoping for positive results in an attempt to give them a much-needed boost in the market. However, as the figures were released today some have described them as 'unimpressive'.
GBP Slumps as Figures Underwhelm
Many were hoping that yesterday's labour figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were going to be promising. The unemployment rate provided a good response with a fall from 3.9% to 3.8% in September. This matches the 44-year low observed earlier in the year and beat expectations that predicted the figure to remain steady. Wage growth figures on the other hand were not as impressive, with average earnings declining from 3.7% to 3.6%.
The results were not terrible by a long shot, but it did resemble the slowest pace of wage growth in the past 4 months and given a recent fall in vacancies, it may be a sign that the UK's labour market is slightly degrading. As a result, feelings toward the GBP were pessimistic and this showed in the GBP rate taking a slight hit.
AUD Still Clings on to Hope of a Trade War Deal
The AUD continues to keep a close eye on the events surrounding the US-China trade talks. With remarks coming from Donald Trump a few days earlier denying agreeing to tariff rollbacks, the advancements in the deal were showing signs of slowing. The market will have kept tabs on the president at last night's appearance at the New York Economic Club. Given his unpredictability, investors in the AUD will be looking to see what unfolds.
Economists Predict Pressure on the GBPAUD Exchange Rate in Upcoming Days
As we roll into the second half of the week, attention turns to the upcoming consumer price index (CPI) data from the UK. Analysts have revealed that it is likely that the CPI figures will highlight a slowing in the UK inflation from 1.7% to 1.6%, its lowest level since December 2016. This is likely to increase the chance of the Bank of England cutting interest rates in 2020.
Equally, AUD investors will be anticipating results from Australia's quarterly wage price index which was released overnight. Should the wage growth slow it is likely to put pressure on the AUD and increase the chances of the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting their interest rates also.
How the RBA rate decisions are likely to affect the AUD/GBP rate
November 6, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Strength, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been in talks in the last 24 hours to discuss the future of its rate cutting. Analysts are predicting that the RBA will refrain from any further cuts at least till the end of 2019. This may be a positive move as analysts suggest the market isn't ready for another cut whilst others suggest that the RBA may have its hand forced into cutting rates later in the year or at the start of 2020.
Cause of previous rate cuts
The RBA has previously cut rates three times this year. This was to lift growth and inflation. Many experts predict that it will not be long before the RBA cuts the cash rate once more to a new record low of around 0.5%. The bank will most likely look toward achieving 'full employment' which should see rising wage packets, eventually leading to higher inflation. This puts an emphasis on the monthly job numbers in the coming months ahead.
The RBA's outlook on rate cutting
The predicted outcome for the RBA is that it will likely be forced to cut its cash rate once more in the first half of 2020. In doing so, the Australian dollar will likely hit new lows, going toe-to-toe with the US dollar over the next six months. However, analysts have stated that another cut so soon could spell detriment to the AUD as the financial markets are not prepared for one so soon. Another cut so soon could negatively affect the AUD/GBP pairing, so this may be one of the reasons behind the RBA holding back on performing another cut right now.
Current state of AUD trading following the RBA meetings
On Tuesday, reports suggested that the AUD/USD and AUD/JPY interbank exchange rates were both down from their session highs, meaning the AUD is on the backfoot with these RBA meetings inbound. Analysts have also suggested that the AUD is looking likely to be volatile and show signs of exhaustion at higher levels as the US and China continue their back and forth about their trade deals.
On the other hand, should the US-China deal go well is likely that the AUD will continue to rise and fare well against sterling. Potential buying GBP with AUD may seek the news of the US-China trades before making any significant purchases as this may create opportunities should the deal come off positively.
The 3 biggest political factors affecting the AUD to GBP forecast
November 5, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
It is no secret that politics affects the currency rates across the world. The outcomes of particular political events can shift the going rate of both the home countries currency as well as others that interact with it on the global market.
One of the more well-known pairings is the AUD to GBP rate. Recent political factors have caused shifts in the trading rate.
No matter which country you are reading this from, it is very likely that you will be aware of the Brexit proceedings which are ongoing in the United Kingdom. The twists and turns along the way in the UK's departure from Europe has caused a stir amongst many currencies and the Australian Dollar is no different.
In recent news, the upcoming general election has analysts warning that the outcome will be difficult to predict. This is due to voter volatility, a possible revival of the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats as well as the unpredictable effects which will arise from the UK's first past-the-post electoral system which will likely be a complicated matter. Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn has brandished the Tories Brexit plan as 'Thatcherism on steroids'.
Attention is firmly focused on the unfolding events of Brexit. The outcome of the general election in December is likely to cause a shift in the currency rates across the world. There are several outcomes which may arise. A conservative majority, an opposition party majority such as Labour, or even Brexit being taken off the table completely.
Ongoing trade wars have been forcing the banks of several countries to cut their interest rates in a bid to stay in the global trade race. Talks between the US and China have been observed and they appear to be going well. Analysts have proposed that Australia and China share a close link in economies, and should China benefit in the trade talks it is likely to boost the AUD also.
Meetings between central banks
Closer to home for the AUD, meetings are taking place this week with members of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The RBA decided not to cut interest rates in trend with other countries like the US recently as they observed a lower jobless rate, which was the first time since February alongside 26,200 full-time jobs being added last month. The meetings are likely to discuss the viability of future interest rate cuts should they be necessary. Should this action be taken, the AUD is likely to be affected, depending on the decision of the RBA.
You can email me (Joseph Wright) on jxw@currencies.co.uk and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can if you would like to learn more.
Refreshed Brexit negotiations and economic uncertainty in China
October 28, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
The UK is facing some potentially history-shaping events at present. Uncertainty is rising and unrest is creeping in amongst politicians and the public alike which is reflected in the ups and downs of the pound's strength against the Australian dollar.
So what's impacting the GBP/AUD interbank exchange rates?
The uncertainty of Britain's future within the European Union has played a huge part in the pound's strength against the Australian dollar for well over 3 years now, but recent events have caused even greater fluctuations than what can usually be expected.
The pound was up again after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Europe had accepted his Brexit deal. But now after asking for an extension past the October 31st deadline, we are seeing more sheepish approaches to backing Sterling once more – despite holding on to the majority of its recent gains.
Increased general election talks
Much in the same vein as Brexit, general election talks being spurred on by Jeremy Corbyn are creating more instability in the house of commons – something which has seen the AUD strengthen against the pound.
The more likely a no deal Brexit and general election become, the stronger the AUD becomes against the pound, so this is certainly something you'll want to be monitoring over the coming months.
China's economic uncertainty
Since the Australian dollar relies so heavily upon exports to China, it is at the mercy of any uncertainty of its economy.
With the US and China locked firmly in a trade war, the Asian's economic climate has suffered greatly, having an unfortunate knock on effect on the strength of the AUD against the Pound.
This can all be reversed if the trade war is brought to an end, but with that not looking likely to happen any time soon, the AUD is likely to continue to suffer.
Keep an eye on relations between the US and China, especially if you have a vested interest in the Australian Dollar.
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GBP/AUD drops from its annual highs as Brexit momentum slows
October 25, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Strength, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
The Pound has eased off from the highs we saw earlier this month as the next steps for Brexit have become less clear.
Sterling has risen dramatically this month as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed a new deal with the EU that so far has been received well, although his hopes of pushing the deal through before the end of the month as he had hoped are fading.
When will the UK have a general election?
Parliament has voted in favour of agreeing a new timeline for the UK's departure rather than rushing to implement the deal, and now we're awaiting an update from the EU as to whether or not they will agree another Brexit extension and also for how long. The general consensus is for an extension up until the 31st of January and the chances of a general election have also increased now which is something Boris Johnson is pushing for, whereas Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been less willing to agree to.
At the time of writing the GBP/AUD pair are trading in the 1.88's and the highest point of the year came earlier this month when they hit 1.9093. The gains for the Pound due to the decreased chances of a no-deal along with the new Brexit Withdrawal Bill have been aided by the falling Aussie Dollar, with the Reserve Bank of Australia opting to cut Australian interest rates to their lowest levels in history.
If you have a large currency exchange to carry out in the coming days, weeks or months then you are more than welcome to speak with me directly as I will be more than happy to help you both with trying to time a transaction and getting you the top market rate when you do come to buy your currency. A small improvement in a rate of exchange can make a huge difference so for the sake of taking two minutes to email me you may find you save yourself hundreds if not thousands of Pounds. You can email me (Joseph Wright) on jxw@currencies.co.uk and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as I can.
Is QE on the cards from the Reserve Bank of Australia? (Daniel Johnson)
August 30, 2019 AUD to GBP, Australian Dollar Forecast, Australian Dollar Strength, Australian Dollar Weakness, Best Rates, GBP to AUD
Pound to Australian Dollar Forecast
The Australian economy has suffered of late with a drop in house prices, increased unemployment and a cut in interest rates to a record low of 1%. Australia is heavily reliant on China purchasing its goods and due to this the US/China trade war is having an impact on the Australian Dollar.
China is in the midst of its slowest economic expansion in thirty years and the Chinese Yuan continues to drop in value posting a fresh 11 year low on Monday. Dr Adam Triggs of the Australian National University's Asian Bureau of Economic Research points to the Trade War as a huge contributor to the Australian economy's recent stalling "We trade a lot more than most countries and we rely on foreign money for investment, so when you start to get international turbulence we feel that a lot more than others."
The concerns around the Chinese economy and its drop in demand for Australian goods and services has meant that the Pound has managed to regain a footing above 1.80 on interbank despite the Brexit chaos Boris Johnson has been inflicting since taking over as Prime Minister.
As Australians interest rates follow the global trend of cuts there has been much speculation over the Reserve Bank of Australia's, (RBA) next step in efforts to stimulate economy. For some time Westpac has led calls for the Reserve Bank to consider a further cut to 0.5% while Deutsche Bank says it expects the cash rate to drop to just 0.25% by as early as the end of this year. However, Philip Lowe the governor of the RBA has ignited a debate over whether Quantitative Easing (QE) would be the next step for the RBA. QE is essentially pumping money into an economy in order to stimulate growth. It is a controversial monetary policy as historically results have been mixed, it is far from a proven method and can also put the country in question in huge levels of debt. In the face of an economic crisis when he commented "we are prepared to do unconventional things if the economy warranted it" when questioned in Parliament.
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Real Madrid forced into a corner as Bayer Leverkusen eye swoop for left-back target
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Sergio Santos has revealed critical information about former Real Madrid defender and Rayo Vallecano left-back Fran Garcia that has sent the rumour mill buzzing, and rightly so.
The Spanish journalist states that the offices at Santiago Bernabeu currently find themselves in decisive hours and are faced with a dilemma that could affect the club's future.
Bayer Leverkusen are ready to sign the Spanish full-back from Rayo Vallecano immediately by paying his release clause in full.
Los Blancos have the right to first refusal and can immediately bring him back to the Bernabeu, but must decide quickly if they want to utilise the option.
Garcia's current release clause at Rayo Vallecano is set at €10 million. Carlo Ancelotti's side owns 50% of his rights, implying that they can re-sign him by shelling out just half that amount. A decision should be made soon regarding the same.
The former Real Madrid player has been scintillating for Rayo Vallecano since his permanent move to the club in 2021.
Garcia has two assists in 18 La Liga starts for his team in 2022-23, and has become a regular under Andoni Iraola. Defensively, he has overseen six clean sheets and averages close to eight defensive actions per game.
The option of bringing back the 23-year-old is undoubtedly a tempting one for Ancelotti, especially given Ferlan Mendy's struggles this season.
Knowing the ins and outs of the Madrid-based team's dressing room from a young age, Garcia could prove to be an able deputy, and even a starter, for years to come.
While indeed the Merengues did not intend to make any acquisitions in the winter, the situation forces them into taking a call over Fran Garcia.
If the Spaniard does not wear the white colours in the coming weeks, Real Madrid might have to give up any hope of bringing him back in the future.
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Q: explain hyperscript's element scoped variable I am playing around with variables in hyperscript. The docs say there are three different types of variables; local, element & global. Local has no prefix, while element & global use : & $ respectively. I have had success with implementing global and local variables in the following examples:
local

Bob

global

    <output _="on load put $x into me">frank</output>

But I have not had any luck with element scoped variables. I was under the impression it would provide all child elements access to the variable, but it returns null.

null

I would appreciate it if someone can show me what I am doing wrong.


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namespace app_list {
namespace {

void ClearNonZeroStateResults(ResultsMap& results) {
  for (auto it = results.begin(); it != results.end();) {
    if (!ash::IsZeroStateResultType(it->first)) {
      it = results.erase(it);
    } else {
      ++it;
    }
  }
}

}  // namespace

SearchControllerImpl::SearchControllerImpl(
    AppListModelUpdater* model_updater,
    AppListControllerDelegate* list_controller,
    ash::AppListNotifier* notifier,
    Profile* profile)
    : profile_(profile),
      burnin_controller_(std::make_unique<BurnInController>(
          base::BindRepeating(&SearchControllerImpl::OnBurnInPeriodElapsed,
                              base::Unretained(this)))),
      ranker_manager_(std::make_unique<RankerManager>(profile, this)),
      metrics_manager_(
          std::make_unique<SearchMetricsManager>(profile, notifier)),
      app_search_data_source_(std::make_unique<AppSearchDataSource>(
          profile,
          list_controller,
          base::DefaultClock::GetInstance())),
      model_updater_(model_updater),
      list_controller_(list_controller) {}

SearchControllerImpl::~SearchControllerImpl() = default;

void SearchControllerImpl::StartSearch(const std::u16string& query) {
  DCHECK(!query.empty());

  burnin_controller_->Start();

  // TODO(crbug.com/1199206): We should move this histogram logic somewhere
  // else.
  ash::RecordLauncherIssuedSearchQueryLength(query.length());

  // Clear all search results but preserve zero-state results.
  ClearNonZeroStateResults(results_);

  // NOTE: Not publishing change to clear results when the search query changes
  // so the old results stay on screen until the new ones are ready.
  if (last_query_.empty())
    Publish();

  categories_ = CreateAllCategories();
  ranker_manager_->Start(query, results_, categories_);

  session_start_ = base::Time::Now();
  last_query_ = query;

  // Search all providers.
  for (const auto& provider : providers_)
    provider->Start(query);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::ClearSearch() {
  // Cancel a pending search publish if it exists.
  burnin_controller_->Stop();

  ClearNonZeroStateResults(results_);
  last_query_.clear();

  for (const auto& provider : providers_)
    provider->StopQuery();

  Publish();
  ranker_manager_->Start(u"", results_, categories_);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::StartZeroState(base::OnceClosure on_done,
                                          base::TimeDelta timeout) {
  // Clear all results - zero state search request is made when the app list
  // gets first shown, which would indicate that search is not currently active.
  results_.clear();
  burnin_controller_->Stop();

  // Categories currently are not used by zero-state, but may be required for
  // sorting in SetResults.
  categories_ = CreateAllCategories();

  ranker_manager_->Start(std::u16string(), results_, categories_);

  last_query_.clear();

  on_zero_state_done_.AddUnsafe(std::move(on_done));
  returned_zero_state_blockers_ = 0;

  for (const auto& provider : providers_)
    provider->StartZeroState();

  zero_state_timeout_.Start(
      FROM_HERE, timeout,
      base::BindOnce(&SearchControllerImpl::OnZeroStateTimedOut,
                     base::Unretained(this)));
}

void SearchControllerImpl::OnZeroStateTimedOut() {
  // `on_zero_state_done_` will be empty if all zero-state blocking providers
  // have returned. If it isn't, publish whatever results have been returned.
  // If `last_query_` is non-empty, this indicates that a search query has been
  // issued since zero state results were requested. Do not publish results in
  // this case to avoid interfering with queried search burn-in period.
  // Zero state callbacks will get run when next batch of results gets
  // published.
  if (last_query_.empty() && !on_zero_state_done_.empty()) {
    Publish();
  }
}

void SearchControllerImpl::OnBurnInPeriodElapsed() {
  ranker_manager_->OnBurnInPeriodElapsed();
  Publish();
}

void SearchControllerImpl::OpenResult(ChromeSearchResult* result,
                                      int event_flags) {
  // This can happen in certain circumstances due to races. See
  // https://crbug.com/534772
  if (!result)
    return;

  // Log the length of the last query that led to the clicked result - for zero
  // state search results, log 0.
  // TODO(crbug.com/1199206): This histogram logic should be moved somewhere
  // else.
  if (ash::IsZeroStateResultType(result->result_type()))
    ash::RecordLauncherClickedSearchQueryLength(0);
  else
    ash::RecordLauncherClickedSearchQueryLength(last_query_.length());

  const bool dismiss_view_on_open = result->dismiss_view_on_open();

  // Open() may cause |result| to be deleted.
  result->Open(event_flags);

  // Launching apps can take some time. It looks nicer to eagerly dismiss the
  // app list if |result| permits it. Do not close app list for home launcher.
  if (dismiss_view_on_open &&
      (!ash::TabletMode::Get() || !ash::TabletMode::Get()->InTabletMode())) {
    list_controller_->DismissView();
  }
}

void SearchControllerImpl::InvokeResultAction(
    ChromeSearchResult* result,
    ash::SearchResultActionType action) {
  if (!result)
    return;

  if (action == ash::SearchResultActionType::kRemove) {
    ranker_manager_->Remove(result);
    // We need to update the currently published results to not include the
    // just-removed result. Manually set the result as filtered and re-publish.
    result->scoring().filter = true;
    Publish();
  }
}

AppSearchDataSource* SearchControllerImpl::GetAppSearchDataSource() {
  return app_search_data_source_.get();
}

void SearchControllerImpl::AddProvider(
    std::unique_ptr<SearchProvider> provider) {
  if (ash::IsZeroStateResultType(provider->ResultType()))
    ++total_zero_state_blockers_;
  provider->set_controller(this);
  providers_.emplace_back(std::move(provider));
}

size_t SearchControllerImpl::ReplaceProvidersForResultTypeForTest(
    ash::AppListSearchResultType result_type,
    std::unique_ptr<SearchProvider> new_provider) {
  DCHECK_EQ(result_type, new_provider->ResultType());

  size_t removed_providers = base::EraseIf(
      providers_, [&](const std::unique_ptr<SearchProvider>& provider) {
        return provider->ResultType() == result_type;
      });
  if (!removed_providers)
    return 0u;
  DCHECK_EQ(1u, removed_providers);

  if (ash::IsZeroStateResultType(result_type))
    total_zero_state_blockers_ -= removed_providers;

  AddProvider(std::move(new_provider));
  return removed_providers;
}

void SearchControllerImpl::SetResults(const SearchProvider* provider,
                                      Results results) {
  // Re-post onto the UI sequence if not called from there.
  auto ui_thread = content::GetUIThreadTaskRunner({});
  if (!ui_thread->RunsTasksInCurrentSequence()) {
    ui_thread->PostTask(
        FROM_HERE,
        base::BindOnce(&SearchControllerImpl::SetResults,
                       base::Unretained(this), provider, std::move(results)));
    return;
  }

  results_[provider->ResultType()] = std::move(results);
  if (ash::IsZeroStateResultType(provider->ResultType())) {
    SetZeroStateResults(provider);
  } else {
    SetSearchResults(provider);
  }
  if (results_changed_callback_for_test_)
    results_changed_callback_for_test_.Run(provider->ResultType());
}

void SearchControllerImpl::SetSearchResults(const SearchProvider* provider) {
  Rank(provider->ResultType());
  burnin_controller_->UpdateResults(results_, categories_,
                                    provider->ResultType());
  // If the burn-in period has not yet elapsed, don't call Publish here (this
  // case is covered by a call scheduled within the burn-in controller).
  if (!last_query_.empty() && burnin_controller_->is_post_burnin())
    Publish();
}

void SearchControllerImpl::SetZeroStateResults(const SearchProvider* provider) {
  Rank(provider->ResultType());

  if (ash::IsZeroStateResultType(provider->ResultType()))
    ++returned_zero_state_blockers_;

  // Don't publish zero-state results if a queried search is currently in
  // progress.
  if (!last_query_.empty())
    return;

  // Wait until all zero state providers have returned before publishing
  // results.
  if (!on_zero_state_done_.empty() &&
      returned_zero_state_blockers_ < total_zero_state_blockers_) {
    return;
  }

  Publish();
}

void SearchControllerImpl::Rank(ProviderType provider_type) {
  DCHECK(ranker_manager_);
  if (results_.empty()) {
    // Happens if the burn-in period has elapsed without any results having been
    // received from providers. Return early.
    return;
  }

  if (disable_ranking_for_test_)
    return;

  // Update ranking of all results and categories for this provider. This
  // ordering is important, as result scores may affect category scores.
  ranker_manager_->UpdateResultRanks(results_, provider_type);
  ranker_manager_->UpdateCategoryRanks(results_, categories_, provider_type);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::Publish() {
  SortCategories(categories_);

  // Create a vector of category enums in display order.
  std::vector<Category> category_enums;
  for (const auto& category : categories_)
    category_enums.push_back(category.category);

  // Compile a single list of results and sort first by their category with best
  // match first, then by burn-in iteration number, and finally by relevance.
  std::vector<ChromeSearchResult*> all_results;
  for (const auto& type_results : results_) {
    for (const auto& result : type_results.second) {
      double score = result->scoring().FinalScore();

      // Filter out results with negative relevance, which is the rankers'
      // signal that a result should not be displayed at all.
      if (score < 0.0)
        continue;

      // The display score is the result's final score before display. It is
      // used for sorting below, and may be used directly in ash.
      result->SetDisplayScore(score);
      all_results.push_back(result.get());
    }
  }

  SortResults(all_results, categories_);

  if (!observer_list_.empty()) {
    std::vector<const ChromeSearchResult*> observer_results;
    for (auto* result : all_results)
      observer_results.push_back(const_cast<const ChromeSearchResult*>(result));
    for (Observer& observer : observer_list_)
      observer.OnResultsAdded(last_query_, observer_results);
  }

  model_updater_->PublishSearchResults(all_results, category_enums);

  if (!on_zero_state_done_.empty() &&
      (!zero_state_timeout_.IsRunning() ||
       returned_zero_state_blockers_ >= total_zero_state_blockers_)) {
    on_zero_state_done_.Notify();
  }
}

ChromeSearchResult* SearchControllerImpl::FindSearchResult(
    const std::string& result_id) {
  for (const auto& provider_results : results_) {
    for (const auto& result : provider_results.second) {
      if (result->id() == result_id)
        return result.get();
    }
  }
  return nullptr;
}

ChromeSearchResult* SearchControllerImpl::GetResultByTitleForTest(
    const std::string& title) {
  std::u16string target_title = base::ASCIIToUTF16(title);
  for (const auto& provider_results : results_) {
    for (const auto& result : provider_results.second) {
      if (result->title() == target_title &&
          result->result_type() ==
              ash::AppListSearchResultType::kInstalledApp &&
          !result->is_recommendation()) {
        return result.get();
      }
    }
  }
  return nullptr;
}

void SearchControllerImpl::Train(LaunchData&& launch_data) {
  // For non-zero state results (i.e. non continue section results), record the
  // last search query.
  const std::string query = ash::IsZeroStateResultType(launch_data.result_type)
                                ? ""
                                : base::UTF16ToUTF8(last_query_);
  launch_data.query = query;

  // TODO(crbug.com/1199206): This logging code should move elsewhere.
  if (app_list_features::IsAppListLaunchRecordingEnabled()) {
    // Record a structured metrics event.
    const base::Time now = base::Time::Now();
    base::Time::Exploded now_exploded;
    now.LocalExplode(&now_exploded);

    metrics::structured::events::v2::launcher_usage::LauncherUsage()
        .SetTarget(NormalizeId(launch_data.id))
        .SetApp(last_launched_app_id_)
        .SetSearchQuery(query)
        .SetSearchQueryLength(query.size())
        .SetProviderType(static_cast<int>(launch_data.ranking_item_type))
        .SetHour(now_exploded.hour)
        .SetScore(launch_data.score)
        .Record();

    // Only record the last launched app if the hashed logging feature flag is
    // enabled, because it is only used by hashed logging.
    if (launch_data.ranking_item_type == RankingItemType::kApp) {
      last_launched_app_id_ = NormalizeId(launch_data.id);
    } else if (launch_data.ranking_item_type ==
               RankingItemType::kArcAppShortcut) {
      last_launched_app_id_ =
          RemoveAppShortcutLabel(NormalizeId(launch_data.id));
    }
  }

  profile_->GetPrefs()->SetBoolean(chromeos::prefs::kLauncherResultEverLaunched,
                                   true);

  // CrOS action recorder.
  CrOSActionRecorder::GetCrosActionRecorder()->RecordAction(
      {base::StrCat({"SearchResultLaunched-", NormalizeId(launch_data.id)})},
      {{"ResultType", static_cast<int>(launch_data.ranking_item_type)},
       {"Query", static_cast<int>(base::HashMetricName(query))}});

  // Train all search result ranking models.
  ranker_manager_->Train(launch_data);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::AppListClosing() {
  for (const auto& provider : providers_)
    provider->StopZeroState();
}

void SearchControllerImpl::AddObserver(Observer* observer) {
  observer_list_.AddObserver(observer);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::RemoveObserver(Observer* observer) {
  observer_list_.RemoveObserver(observer);
}

std::u16string SearchControllerImpl::get_query() {
  return last_query_;
}

base::Time SearchControllerImpl::session_start() {
  return session_start_;
}

void SearchControllerImpl::set_results_changed_callback_for_test(
    ResultsChangedCallback callback) {
  results_changed_callback_for_test_ = std::move(callback);
}

void SearchControllerImpl::disable_ranking_for_test() {
  disable_ranking_for_test_ = true;
}

void SearchControllerImpl::WaitForZeroStateCompletionForTest(
    base::OnceClosure callback) {
  if (on_zero_state_done_.empty()) {
    std::move(callback).Run();
    return;
  }
  on_zero_state_done_.AddUnsafe(std::move(callback));
}

}  // namespace app_list

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Overnight the Markets traded firmer after yesterday sell off. Wheat shortage, a rail strike in France, and weather problems are bringing the markets back overnight. Currently corn is trading 2-3 higher, Soybeans 3-4 higher, and wheat 6-7 higher. Wheat shortage in the EU, Russia, and Australia are supporting the US wheat market. Traders will be watching the weather in South America and here in the US as well as digesting the Chinese Phase 1 agreement and the USMCA Agreement details . The Markets will also be tuned into the impeachment proceeding this week.
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French grain industry players warned of a severe impact on the cereal sector if ongoing strikes over pension reform that have disrupted the country's rail services and port activities since last month were to last. A month-old public transport strike that has crippled rail services and rolling stoppages by dock workers have left firms in the European Union's biggest grain producer struggling to get their crop to ports and factories. Intercereales, the French organization encompassing grain producers, exporters and processors said in a letter sent to the government on Monday that the situation was now dramatic for grain exports. "The grain industry cannot go without train freight which is particularly adapted to massive grain transport, nor without ports to export nearly 50% of its production," Intercereales said.
Algeria's state grains agency OAIC purchased around 400,000 tons of milling wheat to be sourced from optional origins in an international tender that closed on Tuesday, First assessments put prices paid at about $245 a ton c&f. Some traders put the price range at between $244 and $246 a ton c&f. Algeria does not disclose the results of its tenders and purchase reports are based on trade assessments. The wheat was sought for shipment in two periods, March 1-15 and March 16-31. But if sourced from South America, shipment is earlier, between Feb. 1-15 and Feb. 16-29. France is expected to supply part of the total bought, traders said. Algeria is France's most important export customer. In its last reported tender on Dec. 5, Algeria purchased about 500,000 tons of milling wheat at about $227 to $228 a ton c&f.
China will continue selling state frozen pork reserves after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, said a notice on the website for the China Merchandise Reserve Management Center on Wednesday. Beijing released 20,000 tons of frozen pork from the reserves on Tuesday to increase supplies during the national holiday, when pork consumption typically spikes. Since early December, China has released more than 200,000 tons from the frozen reserves, after African swine fever cut more than a fifth from the country's pork production last year.
Brazil will start discussions on joining the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries during a visit to Saudi Arabia in July, its energy minister Bento Albuquerque said on Wednesday. "I have a visit to Saudi Arabia in the middle of this year, then we can start the discussion," Albuquerque told Reuters, adding that Brazil's membership in OPEC would not happen this year. Brazil's president mooted the idea of joining OPEC in October but the idea was not welcomed by industry as producers feared that Brazil would have to comply with output cuts which OPEC and other producers have agreed to. When asked if his country would cap output in line with OPEC terms, Albuquerque said: "It is a matter of negotiations, we have to start discussions.
South Korea's largest feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) purchased an estimated 134,000 tons of corn in an international tender which closed on Wednesday. The grain can be sourced from optional origins. It was bought in two consignments at $219.55 a ton c&f and $219.55 a ton c&f. The corn was sought for arrival in South Korea in April and May.
Dalian Closes: Corn (Sept): $7.24 (-0.09) Soybeans (Sept): $15.63 (-0.14)
CIF Corn: 52H (+6) at 55H (+5)
CIF Soybeans: 50H (-1) at 58H (-1)
CIF SRW: 110H (NC) at UNQ
CIF Soybean Meal: -4H (+1) at 2H (NC)
Barge Freight: 320% (NC) at 330% (NC)
Dollar index: 97.59 (+0.06)
Crude Oil: 58.02 (-0.36)


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U.S. flag raised over new Havana embassy
by: Eryn Taylor, CBS News Wire
HAVANA — U.S. Marines raised the Stars and Stripes over the newly reopened American Embassy in Cuba on Friday as Secretary of State John Kerry called for democratic change on the island ruled by a single party for more than five decades.
"We remain convinced the people of Cuba would be best served by a genuine democracy, where people are free to choose their leaders, express their ideas, practice their faith," Kerry said before an audience of Cuban and U.S. diplomats on the embassy grounds and millions of islanders watching and listening live.
Political change remains a taboo topic in Cuba despite a series of economic reforms and the reestablishment of diplomatic ties with the U.S. under President Raul Castro, who took over from his brother Fidel.
Hundreds of Cubans outside the embassy cheered as Kerry spoke, the United States Army Brass Quintet played "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the flag rose alongside the building overlooking the Malecon seaside promenade.
Across the country, it seemed as if virtually all of Cuba was glued to a television or listening to a live radio broadcast.
"We agree with what Kerry said," said Julio Garcia, a 51-year-old mechanic. "More democracy, elections, we hope for that to come with this diplomatic opening."
CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reported there were celebrations in Havana as the Cold War standoff was set to come to an end.
But on the day that the U.S. embassy reopened its doors, Cubans still could not buy goods from the United States, and the Castro government's promises of new access, such as credit card use and the internet, had not panned out. Hope still remained, however, that the diplomatic development would improve life.
"Cuba is already changing, and there will be positive changes in the future," one doctor told Brennan.
"There should be better relations, because the people have nothing to do with politics," a local shopkeeper said.
Dissidents were not invited to the embassy ceremony, avoiding tensions with Cuban officials who typically boycott events attended by the country's small political opposition. The State Department said it had limited space at what it called a government-to-government event, and invited dissidents to a separate afternoon flag-raising at the home of the embassy's chief of mission.
Giant Cuban flags hung from the balconies of nearby apartment buildings and people gathered at windows with a view of the embassy.
"I wouldn't want to miss it," Marcos Rodriguez, 28, said outside the embassy. He said he and many other Cubans hope the diplomatic thaw will bring "social and economic benefits for all Cubans."
High-ranking Cuban officials, U.S. business executives and Cuban-Americans who pushed for rapprochement gathered inside the former U.S. Interests Section, newly emblazoned with the letters "Embassy of the United States of America."
Kerry was then scheduled to meet with Cuba's foreign minister, the country's Roman Catholic archbishop and, separately, a hand-picked group of dissidents.
Soon after Kerry heads home Friday evening, the Cuban and U.S. diplomats who negotiated the embassy reopening will launch full-time into the next phase of detente: expanding economic ties between the two nations with measures like re-establishing direct flights and mail service.
The Americans also want to resolve billions of dollars in half-century-old American claims over property confiscated after the Cuban revolution. Cuba has its own claims, as noted in a newspaper column by Fidel Castro on Thursday saying the U.S. owes the island "numerous millions of dollars" for damages caused by the embargo.
"We have diplomatic relations; now we can get to the real work," said Wayne Smith, a retired U.S. diplomat who witnessed the closing of the U.S. Embassy in 1961, served in Cuba under President Jimmy Carter and returned to attend Friday's ceremony.
Obama and Raul Castro announced Dec. 17 that they would re-establish diplomatic ties 54 years after the flag was taken down from the embassy overlooking Havana's seaside boulevard, the Malecon.
Obama also said he would be moving to empower the Cuban people by loosening the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba through a series of executive actions that make it easier for American citizens to travel to the island and trade with its growing class of private business owners.
Eight months later, Havana has repeatedly demanded a complete lifting of the embargo. It has not responded to Obama's actions with measures that would allow ordinary Cubans to benefit from them, such as allowing low-cost imports and exports by Cuban entrepreneurs looking to do business with the U.S.
"I think we're ending one phase and entering another," said Robert Muse, a U.S. lawyer specializing in Cuba. "The handshakes, the fraternal regards, the raising of the flags, that'll end on Aug. 14. Then I think it's very particular conversations begin."
While Cuba has increased its highly limited Internet access since Dec. 17 in a measure U.S. officials partially attribute to the warming with Washington, ordinary Cubans are growing increasingly impatient for concrete results from the new relationship.
"I'm optimistic but cautious," said Rolando Mendez, a state worker walking outside the embassy. "We have to wait and see how events develop and if there really will be benefits for the two peoples."
The U.S. tried several times to hold discussions with Cuban officials about the details of Obama's loosening of U.S. regulations, but those meetings never happened amid the pressure to strike a deal allowing the reopening of embassies in Havana and Washington on July 20.
U.S. diplomats say that such a meeting, which could lead to a real increase in trade with the U.S., is among the top priorities of the normalization talks expected to start in earnest in coming weeks.
Kerry said in a series of interviews with Spanish-language press Wednesday that the day would move the U.S.-Cuban relationship into a series of detailed talks about topics including "law enforcement, maritime security, education, health, telecommunications."
"We will talk very directly about a sort of road map toward real, full normalization," Kerry said.


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Welcome to the world of the future
A deal has been struck between Saudi Arabia's $500 billion new super city and urban air mobility pioneer Volocopter to create the world's first ever public air taxi and logistic services.
Last month Volocopter completed the first ever crewed public test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in South Korea – with zero emissions in flight – at Gimpo International Airport. Technology that will now be harnessed by the NEOM development in northwest Saudi Arabia, labelled a 'roadmap for the future of civilisation', to establish the fully public eVTOL mobility system.
"In designing cities and urban infrastructure for the 21st century, mobility is at the center of the equation," said Nadhmi Al-Nasr— Chief Executive Officer, NEOM. "Through this joint venture with Volocopter, we are demonstrating to the world that NEOM is the ideal region to implement urban air mobility rapidly and create a fully integrated vertical mobility ecosystem. NEOM is on a mission to become a global living lab for future mobility, and we are very excited to see what the future holds as we grow."
The eVTOL ecosystem will offer logistics, emergency response, and tourism services to a cognitive city designed to make smart and sustainable choices for its citizens. And the carbon-positive urban centre, which will be powered by 100% clean energy, has already confirmed an order for 15 Volocopter aircrafts, with initial operations due to begin within three years.
Revolution in urban living
Situated where three continents meet, NEOM will operate as an independent economic zone that connects Asian, European and African markets.
The NEOM master plan also includes the 170km revolution in urban living called THE LINE.
Earlier this year His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors, announced THE LINE. Showcased as a 'blueprint for how people and planet can co-exist in harmony', this zone of hyper-connected communities will have no cars or roads, and be built around nature. Residents will be able to access services like schools, medical clinics, leisure facilities, as well as green spaces, on foot within five minutes.
"As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOM, I present to you THE LINE," His Royal Highness said at its launch. "A city of a million residents with a length of 170 km that preserves 95% of nature within NEOM, with zero cars, zero streets and zero carbon emissions."
Another piece of the NEOM jigsaw, OXAGON, was unveiled last month. The octagonal floating structure will house smart, clean factories of the future, and will begin welcoming manufacturers from seven industries to work there from 2022.
Al-Nasr added: "Through OXAGON, there will be a fundamental shift in how the world views manufacturing centres. What encourages us is to see the enthusiasm of a number of our partners who have shown eagerness to start their projects in OXAGON. These pioneers of change will establish factories, developed with the latest technologies in artificial intelligence, to achieve a significant leap for this era into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As with THE LINE, OXAGON will be a comprehensive cognitive city that provides exceptional livability for its residents."
The post Welcome to the world of the future first appeared on Innovators magazine.


Learning to play a new game is always exciting, especially if it is based on a theme of your liking. Whether it is a card game, board game or online game, there is no dearth of variety and types of games. Contrary to what many people think, there is no specific age limit to learn a game and anyone can enjoy this process, whenever he or she desires. However, the main challenge here is how to start. So, shared below are a few tips which anyone who is learning how to play a new game will find quite helpful.
You should start by selecting a game which you would like to learn to play and in case you do not have it already, then you should buy it or download it, in case of online game. At this stage it will also be helpful to determine the time limit within which you would like to learn that game. Especially if it is a game in which you would like to challenge your friends and have a competition, then have a time frame in mind, so that you are well prepared by that time.
Once you have your game in front of you, go through its instructions and rules. Every game is provided with a booklet of rules, which mentions all the things you would need to know while learning how to play a new game properly. The booklets are usually divided into sections, such as introduction to the components of the game, how to start and the rules to be followed. Familiarising yourself with all such aspects will make it very easy to play the game later on; so spend good time going through the information provided.
In case reading the rules does not help you much, then another convenient option is to go online and watch a video of that game. Today, internet has made it quite simple to increase your knowledge about anything and online you can find a plethora of how-to videos, clearly demonstrating how a particular game should be played. Opt for a good video which offers step by step introduction to the game and its rules, as this will surely help you to acquaint yourself with the do's and don'ts of the game.
By this time you will have enough knowledge to try your hands at the game. So set up the game and open all the components required to play it. Now start playing and proceed step by step, while keeping the rules in mind. If the game is for single player, then this should not be a problem. However, if the game requires two or more players, then it is recommended to ask your friends to join you.
Lastly, practice is crucial when learning how to play a new game and more importantly, you should try to enjoy the process of learning, rather than considering it a boring activity. So, if you have always liked a particular game, but never had the time or resources to learn it, then start now.


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Report: Solar Panel Supply Will Far Exceed Demand Beyond 2012
Ucilia Wang
I write about renewable energy, electric cars and water tech
A project co-owned by NRG and MidAmerican
When solar equipment manufactures began posting big losses during 2011, forcing some to close factories or even file for bankruptcies, many of them wondered: when will the market recover? End of 2011? Mid-2012?
Not this year. Or even next year.
Solar panel makers are on track to deliver 59 gigawatts of their products worldwide this year when demand will likely hit 30 gigawatts, according to a report released by GTM Research Wednesday. To re-establish a healthy balance of supply and demand, an estimated 21 gigawatts of existing factories will close by 2015, said Shyam Mehta, author of the report.
The oversupply problem began to surface in early 2011 and led to a near 50% drop in wholesale solar panel prices last year. Lower government subsidies and worries about the financial health of Europe – the largest solar market – tempered demand for solar equipment last year. Emerging markets such as the Japan, China and India should see a big jump in solar panel installations this year. The U.S. also could experience a 75% growth in 2012. But all these increases aren't going to be enough to make use of most of the solar panels that will be rolling off assembly lines, especially when some manufacturers have built new factories over the past year and a half or plan to add more production lines in the next few years.
Companies are building new factories for reasons that aren't necessary foolish. Many startups only recently entered the market and need to gain manufacturing scale to lower their production costs, or else they will never be competitive, Mehta said. Several U.S. thin film companies, which use semiconductors that allow them to create ultra-thin solar panels, are in production expansion mode. They include Stion, SoloPower, HelioVolt and Nanosolar.
GE is building a solar panel factory in Colorado that will eventually reach an annual production capacity of 400 megawatts. The company plans to use a thin film technology developed by a startup it bought in 2011 and begin shipping panels from the new factory in 2013. Some Japanese and Chinese manufacturers who are not startups, such as Hanergy and Panasonic (which bought Sanyo and its solar business), also have been beefing up their production fleets.
Sometimes manufacturers expand production because they expect the oversupply problem to be short-term. They also could be executing plans they created a few years ago because building a factory requires time to raise money, gain regulatory approval and bring production equipment online. Meanwhile, other companies, such as GCL-Poly Energy, which is among the largest maker of silicon and silicon wafers (for making solar cells) in the world, are willing to expand production and lose money for a while in order to gain market share, Mehta said.
Finally, some companies that are adding factories "are just plain clueless," he added.
China-based GCL-Poly is an interesting company to watch because it's increasing silicon and wafer production while also aggressively pursuing solar energy generation projects. The company has announced or completed projects in place such as California and China, and in May it said it would team up with Spanish firm Isofoton to jointly develop 1 gigawatt of power projects worldwide.
GCL-Poly recently created a joint venture with New Jersey-based NRG Energy to provide solar power plant engineering and construction services. The joint venture, called Sunora Energy Solutions, inaugurated a factory in Arizona last week to make racks for mounting solar panels. Sunora also assembles the mounting equipment with solar panels from other suppliers before shipping them to construction sites.
The big decline in solar panel prices is great news for solar project builders, said John Plumlee, CEO of Sunora. Pre-assembling mounting gear with solar panels at a factory rather than at the job site, as is the typical practice, also will save money, he added.
"This is absolutely a great time to launch a solution business and a terrible time to be a module manufacturing business," Plumlee said.


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INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION - 2023/4
The module develops the students¿ understanding as to the translation of nutrition science into population health, policy and guidelines. It gives a global perspective on nutrition related public health issues of current concern, and aims to develop critical thinking and application. The module is taught by a combination of internal and guest lecturers providing insight from a national and international perspective
OLOYEDE Bolanle (Biosc & Med)
In this module, students learn about key issues in PHN, inequalities in heath and the wider determinants of health. They learn how to access and use current sources of information for Public Health, including the Public Health Outcomes Framework and National Diet and Nutrition Survey, and are introduced to Nutrition Policy and food labelling. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are introduced and linked to food security and sustainability, as well as issues in global nutrition, nutrition in emergency settings and sustainable development.
Coursework APPLICATION OF DIETARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH DATA IN THE UK 50
Coursework REPORT ON MALNUTRITION 50
Critical thinking and application of knowledge and skills gained to current international and national public health issues
Two pieces of coursework:
A written report which demonstrates the ability to source and use relevant publicly available health and nutrition data and apply this critically to current public health issues in the UK, submitted in the first half of the module.
Relating to an issue of international relevance, this assignment involves a prepared classroom debate* which simulates making a case to the WHO for funding priorities, as well as submitting a 1000 word written summary. (*Note that the debate only takes place when face-to-face teaching is possible. Otherwise, the content is included in the written report). This assignment is completed towards the end of the module.
This will take place informally during teaching sessions and tutorials, and through formative quizzes.
Written feedback within 3 weeks of submitting coursework, with the option of 1:1 face-to-face feedback within 4 weeks.
To demonstrate an appreciation of the issues involved in working across different cultures
To review the important strategies for design, planning and evaluation of PHN initiatives, related to UK population and policy
To explore examples of where such strategies are being implemented locally and nationally
To provide a working knowledge of the collection and use of nutritional information from surveys with particular reference to nutritional surveillance in the UK
To provide an overview of food regulation and labelling in the UK
To introduce the issues of food security and sustainability of supply in the UK and globally
To explore current thinking on the relationship between nutrition, climate change and sustainable food systems
To introduce the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their importance for all aspects of Public Health Nutrition, in the UK and globally
To introduce the key issues in international nutrition, stimulate understanding of their underlying causes and context, and become familiar with aspects of nutrition intervention in challenging environments.
001 To be familiar with government policies and recommendations relating to diet and Public Health, and strategies for their implementation KCP E
002 To be able use and interpret data sources for relevant health indicators and dietary intakes in the UK (eg: NDNS), and apply these to current public health concerns KCPT D, E, R
003 To understand the wider determinants of health, and factors affecting food choice CT G
004 To be familiar with current system and legislation for food labelling in the UK KCT E, G
005 To be able to plan and critically evaluate health promotion activities related to nutrition CPT G, E, R
006 To be aware of the issues relating to the global food supply, and food security in the UK and globally. KC G, S
007 To be familiar with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the way in which they are inter-related and their application to all areas of international and public health nutrition KCT G, S
008 To be able to discuss global dietary concerns in the context of sustainability KCT G, S
009 To be aware of the nutritional and wider issues facing low- and middle- income countries and countries in transition, the way these issues relate to each other, with particular reference to the double/triple burden of malnutrition and disease, and to be able to debate the issues comprehensively. KC E, G, R, S
010 To be familiar with different forms of malnutrition, and interventions to address these in both emergency and community development settings, and to be able to access relevant data on these. KP D, E, G
011 To demonstrate an appreciation of the issues involved in working across different cultures CT E, G
Enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and critical thinking to be able to engage with nutrition-related public health issues in different contexts, through using current data applied to real situations.
Engage students with different learning backgrounds and maximise their learning by drawing on their own experiences and contributions to group discussions.
Students will learn how and where to access data, evaluate its relevance and apply their knowledge to current problems through ¿hands-on¿ practical sessions and supported preparation for relevant assignments.
Students will begin to integrate what they have learnt in previous modules, for example their knowledge of nutrition in health and disease, with their understanding of public health issues.
Lectures, active learning/discussion sessions, practical data sessions and online resources. Students are invited to contribute to discussions from their own background and experiences and are encouraged to be actively involved in problem solving, thus developing their own judgement and opinions.
How this module aligns to the 5 pillars of the curriculum Digital Capabilities: Skills in using digital resources gained in previous modules (such as using SurreyLearn, literature searching, online learning and presentation tools) are built on during this module. In addition, students are introduced to online tools used for public health including Public Health England¿s Fingertips tool (Public Health Outcomes Framework) and databases including NDNS and the WHO¿s Global Health Observatory. Employability: The module equips students to work in the Public Health domain by developing key knowledge, skills and understanding. Knowledge is gained of Public Health policies, past and present, how these are developed, and their application at a local and national level. Skills are developed in sourcing and using data which is used routinely by those working in Public Health, and applying these to current ¿real life¿ issues. Understanding of the context of nutritional problems nationally and internationally equips students to apply their knowledge to a variety of roles. External speakers provide up-to-date information on opportunities to work in Public Health in the UK and overseas. Global and cultural capabilities: The module is based on a global perspective, centred on the universal application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and acknowledging that these are equally relevant nationally and internationally. Students develop an understanding of inequalities in health, and the underlying causes of inadequate nutrition worldwide. Factors influencing food choice are explored, promoting an awareness of the diversity of lived experience and culture affecting these. Invited speakers contribute to a diverse global perspective. Students are encouraged to share experiences and knowledge from their own cultures and backgrounds, and to respect and value differences in experience. Resourcefulness and resilience: This modules builds on skills and behaviours gained in previous modules. Independent learning, critical thinking and problem-solving is extended through application of learning to ¿real-life¿ problems and situations, using current Public Health data. Confidence is gained through appreciating the relevance of this learning to future pathways and possible employment. The final Classroom Debate assignment encourages an openness to new perspectives, exploring different priorities, and incorporating other viewpoints into the written report. The ability to engage and ask pertinent questions also forms part of this assessment, which, in addition, includes an element of peer assessment. Feedback on assignments specifically refers back to that from coursework in previous modules, and forwards to the upcoming project dissertation. As in other modules, there is the opportunity for these to be discussed one-to-one. Sustainability: An appreciation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is integral to all aspects of this module. An understanding of the relationships amongst the different SDGs is addressed in the teaching and assessed in the coursework. Seminars and tutorials give students the opportunity to explore specific topical aspects of sustainability including the National Food Strategy, the EAT Lancet recommendations for ¿planetary health¿, sustainable development, and factors affecting food security in the UK and across the world.


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