The markets were seen trading a bit subdued on Monday as investors brace for the U.S. mid-term elections due today. On the economic front, China's Caixin services PMI was seen easing to 50.1 which missed estimates and was slower than 53.1 registered the month before.
In the Eurozone, the Sentix investor confidence index eased to 8.8 below estimates of 9.9. The services activity in the UK measured by Markit was also weaker at 52.2 for October.
The NY trading session saw the ISM non-manufacturing PMI easing to 60.3 which was higher than expected. However, the October's print was a tad weaker from 61.6 measured the month before.
The RBA held its monetary policy meeting earlier today. As widely expected, the central bank left interest rates unchanged at 1.50%. The central bank is expected to leave its monetary policy unchanged at least into the first half of next year.
The European trading session kicks off with the German factory orders report. Data is expected to show that German factory orders fell 0.4% on the month following a 2.0% surge previously.
Markit's final services PMI will be coming out later in the day. The Eurozone services PMI is expected to remain steady at 53.3.
The U.S. will be heading to the polls today for the mid-term Congressional elections. This is expected to bring some volatility to the markets.
Later in the evening, the overnight session will see the release of the quarterly employment report from New Zealand.
EURUSD (1.1400): The EURUSD currency pair was seen trading subdued on Monday. Price action attempted to rally back to the previous resistance area of 1.1435 region before currently pulling back lower. The 20-period EMA is seen offering dynamic support for the moment. However, a close below the 20-period EMA could keep the EURUSD biased to the downside.
GBPUSD (1.3043): The British pound was seen maintaining the gains after opening on Monday gapping higher. After a quick fill of the gap, prices resumed the upside moment. The GBPUSD is now seen trading close to the previously breached support area of 1.3086. A retest of these level as resistance could establish a wide sideways range. A close above 1.3086 is required for the GBPUSD to seek further gains.
XAUUSD (1228.82): Gold price was seen posting a gradual descent as price action is showing signs of easing momentum. With price trading below the main resistance area of 1238, we expect the direction in gold to be to the downside. The lower untested support at 1207.00 still remains the key downside target. However, any reversals in decline to the support level could keep price action a bit volatile.
The markets were seen trading subdued ahead of the NY trading session as polling for the mid-term elections was underway.
Reports indicate that the Democrats are back in control of the House while the Republicans have maintained control in the Senate. With the democrats taking the majority in the house, President Trump's policies are expected to be in check.
From the Eurozone, the factory orders report from Germany showed a 0.3% increase which beat estimates of a 0.4% decline. The previous month's data was also revised higher to show a 2.5% increase in factory orders.
The Eurozone's final services PMI also rose to 53.7 beating estimates of 53.3 and up from September's print of 53.3. Producer prices came in steady as it increased 0.5% on the month advancing from 0.4% previously.
New Zealand's unemployment data for the third quarter surprised with better than expected results. The quarterly employment change rose 1.1% for the period ending September 2018. This beat estimates of a 0.5% increase.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.9% which also surpassed estimates. Earlier today, the quarterly inflation expectations data from New Zealand showed a reading of 2.0%, which was unchanged from the previous survey.
The European trading session today will see the release of the industrial production report from Germany. Economists forecast industrial production activity to decline 0.1% on the month. This is later followed by the retail sales for the Eurozone which is expected to climb 0.1% on the month.
The NY trading session will see the Ivey PMI data from Canada. The index is expected to rise to 50.9 from 50.4 previously. The overnight trading session will see the RBNZ holding its monetary policy meeting. No changes are expected as the interest rates are expected to remain unchanged at 1.75%.
EURUSD (1.1464): The EURUSD currency pair was seen bouncing off the 20-period EMA from the 4-hour chart. Price action is seen currently lifting off the resistance level of 1.1435. A close above this level could push the EURUSD back to testing the previously established resistance area of 1.1547 – 1.1525. However, price action could still maintain a sideways range within these levels. A breakout above 1.1547 – 1.1525 is needed in order for the common currency to establish an uptrend.
GBPUSD (1.3132): The GBPUSD currency pair extended strong gains to the upside but price action is currently seen testing the previously held resistance level of 1.3086. A close above this level could potentially signal further upside gains. The next main resistance level is seen at 1.3235. However, if the currency pair fails to breakout from the resistance area, we could expect a correction to the downside. The 20-period EMA is likely to act as dynamic support, but a break down below this could accelerate the declines even further.
XAUUSD (1229.76): Gold prices were seen posting declines, but price action is currently attempting to retrace the minor losses. Overall, gold prices have moved into a consolidatory mode. The resistance level at 1238 is likely to be tested in the near term. To the downside, the lower support at 1207 remains open for a retest. However, for this to occur, gold prices will need to post a strong decline falling below the current pivot low of 1225.75.
The U.S. dollar managed to maintain its dominance closing the week with gains. However, performance was rather mixed with the Kiwi dollar posting the strongest gains.
The UK's quarterly GDP report showed that the economy advanced 0.6% on the quarter. This brought the annualized GDP to 2.5% for the year, marking the fastest pace of expansion in two years. Most of the GDP growth came from consumer spending, while business investment remained weak.
The ONS which released the data cautioned that growth could slow in the coming quarters.
Elsewhere, the U.S. producer prices index surged by 0.6% beating estimates of a 0.2% increase. The increase in the prices at the factory gate suggests that inflationary pressures were strongly entrenched.
The economic calendar for the day looks quiet across all trading sessions. The European trading session will see Italy's industrial production numbers coming out.
Economists forecast that industrial production in Italy declined 0.5% on the month. This comes after industrial production rose 1.7% the month before.
The NY trading session will see the FOMC member, Daly, speaking. The speech comes after the Fed left interest rates unchanged last week.
EURUSD (1.1322): The EURUSD was seen closing bearish on Friday marking another week of losses. The common currency is seen trading near the previous lows of the 15th of August. This is an established support level. Therefore, a retest of this support level could potentially offer some upside bounce. If the EURUSD fails to post a reversal at this level, we expect to see further losses pushing the common currency to new yearly lows. To the upside, the EURUSD will need to break past the falling trend line and preferably breakout from the horizontal resistance level near 1.1435 – 1.1462.
GBPUSD (1.2929): The GBPUSD continued to post declines after the reversal from the resistance area of 1.3132 – 1.3086. The declines are expected to push the GBPUSD back towards the support at 1.2808. Establishing support here could potentially keep price action biased to the upside in the event that the support does not give in. Failure to hold the declines here could mark further decreases back to the previously formed lower support area around 1.2683.
XAUUSD (1210.29): Gold prices have extended the declines sharply on Friday as price action in the precious metal touched down to 1207.00. A rebound off this level could mean some near-term upside in price. The short-term price action could see gold prices rebounding off the 1207 region to retest the resistance area of 1223.50. A retest of this level could keep gold prices trading within a range. However, we expect that the upside bias will push gold prices higher to retest the previously held resistance area of 1238.
The markets were seen trading reasonably quiet. Economic data on the day saw the release of Japan's producer price index. Data showed that PPI on the year rose to 2.9%, beating estimates of 2.8%. This was, however, slower compared to 3.0% increase seen the previous month.
The European trading session was relatively quiet. Industrial production in Italy fell 0.2% which comes after a 1.7% increase in the month before.
It is a busy day ahead starting with the release of the final inflation figures from Germany. The German final CPI is expected to show a 0.2% increase on the month.
Later in the day, the UK's ILO jobs report is due. The average earnings index in the three months to September is expected to advance 3.0%, rising from 2.7% previously. This would mark a fourth consecutive increase in wages. The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.0%.
The Eurozone and the German ZEW economic sentiment report is due later and is expected to show a decline on both counts. The declines reflect the weakening sentiment in the Eurozone.
Fed member, Brainard is scheduled to speak later in the day.
EURUSD (1.1243): The EURUSD was seen extending the declines strongly on Monday as price action slipped to fresh one year lows of 1.1215. The next lower support is seen at 1.1130 which could be tested in the near term. This would mark a retest of the pending multi-year support region. On the 4-hour chart time frame, the common currency could be seen attempting to rebound to the upside. The previously breached support level at 1.1315 – 1.1300 could act as resistance keeping a lid on the gains.
GBPUSD (1.2874): The GBPUSD currency pair gapped lower on the day and price action is seen extending the declines lower. The downside target of 1.2808 remains within reach as the GBPUSD could be seen testing this level in the near term. Any rebound is likely to stall near the open gap at 1.2969 level which could be filled. The 20-period EMA on the 4-hour chart is also likely to act as dynamic resistance in this case.
XAUUSD (1204.11): Gold prices were seen falling below 1204.08 level of support on Monday. However, the declines could see a short-term rebound in price. Gold prices will need to recover above 1204.08 to confirm the upside retest of 1223.50. A retest of this level for resistance is pending. Alternately, a continuation of the decline to the downside could push gold prices lower toward the next lower support at 1186.60.
The Euro currency was seen trading weaker with economic data and general sentiment turning negative.
The Euro slipped after comments from the ECB's chief economist Peter Praet who struck a dovish tone on monetary policy. Mr. Praet said that the ECB was open to all options including reviving its bond purchase program.
The ECB's chief economist said that significant monetary policy accommodation was still needed.
The ZEW economic expectations for Germany picked up slightly, but data showed that investors do not expect a strong recovery soon. The financial expectations advanced to -24.1 from -24.7 in October.
In the UK, the labor market data showed that wage growth rose 3.0% matching estimates. However, the UK's unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1% from 4.0%. The claimant count change also rose 20.2k.
Japan's preliminary GDP data for the third-quarter released earlier today showed that the economy contracted 0.3% in the three months ending September 2018. This was weaker than the 0.7% surge witnessed in the second quarter. On an annualized basis, Japan's GDP was seen rising just 1.2%, down from 3.0% increase in the second quarter.
In Australia, the wage price index data for the third quarter was seen rising 0.6%. This was in line with estimates and slightly higher than the revised wage price index data for the second quarter which was 0.5%. The data comes ahead of tomorrow's monthly employment report.
The European trading session will see the release of the Q3 GDP report for Germany which is expected to show a 0.3% contraction in the economy. This is followed by French final inflation figures which are forecast to rise by 0.1% on the month.
The inflation report from the UK is forecast to show that consumer prices rose 2.5% on the year ending October 2018. This marks a slight acceleration from the previous month. Core CPI is forecast to rise 1.9%, marking the same pace of increase as the month before.
The Eurozone's third-quarter GDP report will be coming up later. Forecasts confirm that the Eurozone's GDP advanced 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.
The NY trading session is relatively quiet. Only the U.S. consumer price index data is due. Headline CPI is expected to rise 0.3% on the month, advancing from a 0.1% increase previously. Core CPI is expected to increase 0.2% from 0.1% previously.
EURUSD (1.1290): The EURUSD closed with some modest gains on Tuesday, and the reversal comes following Monday's declines. However, price action is seen testing the previously breached support level at 1.1315 – 1.1300. Failure to clear this resistance could keep the EURUSD biased to the downside. The resistance area is seen also falling close to the 20-period EMA which could offer further resistance. The common currency will need to clear the falling trend line to confirm the upside.
GBPUSD (1.2989): The GBPUSD currency pair managed to post a rebound after failing to touch down to 1.2808 level of support. The reversal saw price action filling the gap from Monday's open. Further continued momentum could push GBPUSD back to the upside to the previously held resistance area of 1.3132 – 1.3086. Failure to clear this resistance area could keep GBPUSD trading within the said levels.
XAUUSD (1202.64): Gold prices extended the declines as it slipped below 1204 level of support. However, with price action closing with a doji pattern, a bullish follow through here could confirm the near-term upside. The resistance level at 1223.50 is the first target that could be tested to the upside. Alternately, if gold prices extend the declines below 1204, then the declines could push the price of the precious metal down to 1185.70 level of support.
The U.S. Dollar was seen attempting to regain some of the losses from the day before. The Dollar managed to post gains as data showed that consumer price index rose 0.3% on the month in October.
This was the biggest monthly gain since January this year, and it pushed the annual CPI to 2.5%. Core inflation which excludes the volatile food and energy prices rose 2.1% on the year in September.
Elsewhere, data from the UK showed that consumer prices remained stable. Headline CPI rose 2.4% on the year ending October. This was the same pace of increase as the month before and was slightly below the estimate of a 2.5% increase. However, the GBP was focused on the Brexit developments. News reports revealed that the UK and the EU agreed on a draft Brexit agreement. However, it is left to be seen if the deal is acceptable by the House of Commons.
Data from the Eurozone was disappointing as Germany's economic growth contracted. On a quarterly basis, German GDP fell 0.2% pushing the annual GDP growth rate to 1.1%. Meanwhile, Eurozone's quarterly GDP was also weaker, rising 0.2%. This was the same pace of increase as in the second quarter of the year.
Data from Australia showed that the monthly employment change increased 32.8k. This beat estimates of 19.9k along with revisions to the previous month's data. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.0% against the forecast pointing to an increase to 5.1%.
The European trading session today will see the release of the retail sales report for the month. Economists forecast that the monthly retail sales rose 0.1% after falling 0.8% previously. The trade balance figures from the Eurozone will be coming up later.
The NY trading session is marked by the release of the U.S. retail sales report. Retail sales are forecast to rise 0.6% while core retail sales are expected to increase 0.5% on the month.
The Philly Fed manufacturing and the Empire State manufacturing index reports will be coming out later.
EURUSD (1.1340): The EURUSD currency pair managed to post a reversal following the declines earlier in the week. Price action has remained bullish for the past two daily sessions. With the Euro currency clearing the resistance area of 1.1315 – 1.1300, the EURUSD will now target the falling trend line. Clearing the trend line could potentially make way for the EURUSD to test the next main resistance area of 1.1435 – 1.1463 level.
GBPUSD (1.3009): The British pound was seen trading volatile on Wednesday. The volatility came amid news about the EU and the UK agreeing on a draft Brexit proposal which was later approved by the ministers. The resistance area of 1.3086 – 1.3132 remains the main obstacle for now. The GBPUSD will need to clear this level to aim for further gains. To the downside, we expect the ranging price action to continue if the resistance is not cleared.
XAUUSD (1211.37): Gold prices bounced higher on the day as price action managed to clear the support/resistance area of 1204.08. If there is a decline, we expect the price to stall at 1204.08 where resistance can be established more firmly. To the upside, the immediate upside can be seen targeting 1223.50. Clearing this level will pave the way for further gains to the upside with the next level at 1238.00 coming into focus. If the support fails to hold the decline as 1204.08, then we expect to see consolidation continue with the risk of a downside breakout pushing prices even lower.
The U.S. Dollar was trading mixed on Thursday. The UK and the Brexit news dominated most of the headlines. A day after the EU and the UK announced a draft deal, key members of the cabinet from British PM Theresa May resigned.
The sterling plunged over 1.8% on the news amid a new bout of uncertainty. The resignations included some high profile names such as Dominic Raab, the UK's Brexit secretary. Retail sales were also weaker, plunging 0.5% on the month and was worse than forecast.
Elsewhere, on the economic front, data showed that U.S. retail sales posted a strong rebound in October. Headline retail sales rose 0.8% on the month beating estimates of a 0.5% increase. However, most of the gains came due to increased sales at gasoline stores. Core retail sales jumped 0.7% on the month, but excluding automobile and gasoline sales, retail sales edged just 0.3% higher.
Oil prices were seen rebounding for a second day following the past five consecutive weekly declines.
The economic calendar today will kick off with the ECB President Mario Draghi's speech. The ECB president is expected to speak at the European Banking conference in Frankfurt.
On the economic front, the Eurozone's final inflation data for October will be coming out. Headline inflation is expected to rise 2.2% while core CPI is expected to increase 1.1% on the year ending October 2018.
Data from Canada will see the monthly manufacturing sales report. Manufacturing sales are forecast to rise 0.1% after falling 0.4% previously. The U.S. industrial production figures will be coming out later and expected to show a 0.2% increase.
EURUSD (1.1335): The EURUSD is seen gradually extending the gains. Price action is currently testing the falling trend line which is acting as resistance. A clean break above this trend line is required for the EURUSD to confirm the upside. The upside target at 1.1435 – 1.1463 will be tested in the near term. To the downside, failure to clear the trend line could keep the EURUSD poised to the downside.
GBPUSD (1.2791): The pound sterling posted sharp declines and price action is seen falling back below the 1.2808 level. The sharp fall in the sterling was one of the worst since the Brexit outcome in 2016. The decline back to the level and the support area indicates that price action could remain muted in the near term. We expect the GBPUSD to maintain a sideways range within 1.2808 and 1.2683. However, this time, there is scope for the GBPUSD to fall further and test the 1.2683 level of support.
XAUUSD (1215.17): Gold prices continue to maintain the gains, but price action is seen stalling near the previously established local highs. With the Stochastics oscillator showing a hidden bearish divergence, there is a risk of a correction to the downside. The breached resistance area of 1204.08 is likely to be tested in the near term for support if the divergence is validated. Alternately, price action could extend the gains to the upside, targeting 1223.50 level.
The Brexit uncertainty sparked a flight to safety on Friday. Safe haven currencies, the yen, and the Swiss franc were bid higher. Dovish comments from Fed officials, Clarida, and Harker who expressed some doubt about the December rate hike kept the U.S. Dollar's rally in check.
Gold prices also advanced strongly on the day as investors' risk appetite waned on renewed concerns that the UK and the EU could part with no Brexit deal in hand.
The uncertainty of a no-confidence vote alongside the possibility of a second referendum also drove risk appetite lower. On the economic front, The ECB President spoke earlier in the day. He cautioned that inflation could dip in the coming months. However, the final inflation figures for October showed that headline CPI rose 2.2% annually while core inflation rose 1.1%.
Canada's manufacturing sales was seen rising 0.2%, beating estimates of a 0.1% increase.
A slow start to the week, this Monday will see the release of the Eurozone's current account data. This is later followed by the Eurogroup meetings. Brexit will remain in the headlines amid lack of any further economic reports on the day.
Following last week's resignations from the cabinet on the EU and the UK Brexit draft deal, the Eurogroup meeting starts today. We can expect further headlines on Brexit to dominate the newswires.
eurusdEURUSD (1.1400): The EURUSD currency pair posted strong gains on Friday and price action eventually closed above the falling trend line. The Euro currency is seen still trading below the resistance level of 1.1435 – 1.1460. Clearing this resistance level is essential for the common currency to target the next resistance level of 1.1547 – 1.1525. To the downside, failure to break the resistance level could keep the Euro trading in a range. The lower support at 1.1315 – 1.1300 is likely to be tested. However, as long as this support holds, the common currency could be looking to push higher.
GBPUSD (1.2827): The volatility in the GBPUSD currency pair continues. After price action posted strong declines off the resistance area of 1.3132 – 1.1308, the sterling plunged back to the support area. The rebound off the 1.2828 level is however expected to keep the currency pair in the range. As long as the above resistance and support levels hold, GBPUSD could remain volatile within these levels. To the downside, a close below 1.2828 could expose the downside target of 1.2683 which is pending a retest of support.
XAUUSD (1220.00): Gold prices advanced strongly on Friday. After breaking the local high of 1213.50, gold prices closed near the resistance area of 1223.50. This resulted in a brief pullback. As long as the pullback is limited, we expect gold prices to clear the resistance level. To the downside, the recently breached local highs near 1213.50 will likely act as support. This could potentially keep gold prices biased to the downside. But a break down below this level could push the price of precious metal down to 1204.08 level.
The U.S. Dollar extended declines on Monday. Economic data on the day was sparse. The Eurogroup meetings kicked off with focus turning to the Brexit deal. The EU's negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier said that the EU ministers were in support of the draft accord. However, uncertainty remains with PM May and her cabinet.
The pound sterling was seen trading subdued due to this uncertainty.
The NY trading session was also relatively quiet with no significant events being released. The FOMC member, Williams was speaking yesterday. His comments were broadly positive of the U.S. economy and supported the Fed's view for rate hikes. A contrary comment compared to the views from the Fed vice chairman, Clarida on Friday.
Earlier today the RBA released the monetary policy meeting minutes. The market reaction was muted. The RBA Governor, Lowe is scheduled to speak later this morning.
The European trading session is relatively quiet with no major releases in store. The NY trading session will see the release of the building permits and housing starts data. Building permits are forecast to rise by 1.26 million while housing starts are expected to increase by 1.23 million.
The recent slowdown in the housing market, however, exposes the risk of a weaker than expected print.
EURUSD (1.1447): The EURUSD currency pair continued to extend gains on Monday. However, price action is seen trading within the resistance level of 1.1435 – 1.1463. Failure to break out from this resistance level could potentially push the common currency lower. We expect the declines to stall near the 20-period EMA on the 4-hour time frame which could act as dynamic support. Overall, the EURUSD currency pair is likely to trade flat below the resistance level.
GBPUSD (1.2855): The GBPUSD is seen settling into a range as price manages to bounce off the support area of 1.2808. However, we expect the bias to remain to remain to the downside. The lower support at 1.2683 remains untested which could form the downside target if the sentiment further deteriorates. To the upside, the resistance area of 1.3086 remains as the upper range.
XAUUSD (1222.26): Gold was trading flat on Monday as price action closed with a near doji pattern. This potentially indicates exhaustion to the rally seen last week. The 4-hour Stochastics oscillator is also pointing to a correction. This comes as price struggles near the resistance area of 1224 – 1223 region. A correction to the downside could push gold prices lower toward the initial support level of 1213.50. A break down below this level could further push gold toward the previously established resistance level of 1204.10 which could be tested for support.
The markets were seen trading relatively subdued heading into the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. Data showed that building permits rose 1.26 million on the month matching estimates while housing starts also rose 1.23 million, matching estimates.
There was some volatility for the pound sterling. Spain announced that it would vote no against the Brexit draft citing the outstanding issue over Gibraltar. The sterling's reaction was, however, a bit muted.
Data from the Eurozone is quiet with not many releases in store. The NY trading session will see the U.S. durable goods orders report coming out. Core durable goods orders are forecast to rise 0.4% on the month. However, headline durable goods orders are expected to fall 2.2% on the month.
Later in the day, the U.S. existing home sales report is due. Forecasts point to 5.20 million increase marking a slight gain from the month before.
EURUSD (1.1374): The EURUSD formed a bearish engulfing on the daily chart, and this coincides with the reversal off the resistance area on the 4-hour chart. The declines could potentially push the EURUSD down to 1.1315 – 1.1300 level of support. Establishing support at this level would mark a retest of the breakout level. Therefore, we could expect to see a rebound in price. This could also potentially mark an inverse head and shoulders pattern with the neckline resistance seen at 1.1435 – 1.1460 level.
GBPUSD (1.2790): The GBPUSD is trading a bit subdued as price action repeatedly tests the support area of 1.2808 level. A reversal off this level could, however, keep price action range bound. To the downside, the untested support at 1.2683 is expected to be tested at some point. However, with the Stochastics in the oversold level, there is a possibility of a rebound in price action.
XAUUSD (1220.60): Gold was consolidating near the resistance level of 1223.50 with price action briefly spiking to post a fresh two week high. However, failure to establish support has pushed the price back below the price level of 1223.50. Currently, the 4-hour 20-period EMA is seen holding the declines. However, a break below the EMA could trigger gold prices to extend declines to the temporary support at 1213.50. As long as this support holds, gold prices could attempt a rebound. Failure to hold the declines at 1213.50 could trigger further declines down to 1204.08.
Trading was rather subdued on Wednesday. On the economic front, the University of Michigan report showed that sentiment eased to 97.5 in November. This marked a three-month decline.
The durable goods orders report showed a 4.4% monthly decline which was worse than the 2.2% decline that was forecast. Core durable goods orders rose just 0.1% below estimates of a 0.4% increase.
In the Eurozone, the European Commission recommended taking disciplinary action against Italy for its budget plans. The news did not have much impact on the Euro currency.
The U.S. markets are closed today due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Elsewhere, economic data is also sparse. The European Central Bank will be releasing the meeting minutes from the recently held monetary policy meeting.
No major surprises are expected from the minutes although officials might remain cautious on inflation and economic growth.
The NY trading session will see a BoC official speaking which will be followed later by the BoC financial system review.
Later in the evening, the Bank of England monetary policy committee member Saunders is expected to speak.
EURUSD (1.1398): The EURUSD currency pair was seen drifting sideways following the test of the resistance level at 1.1435 – 1.1460 level. Price action attempted to post a modest rebound forming a lower high. We expect another attempt to test the resistance area. Failure to break the resistance could keep the common currency range bound. However, this increases the risk of a downside retest back to the support area. The retest at 1.1315 – 1.1300 could mark a test of support and the breakout from the falling trend line.
GBPUSD (1.2786): The GBPUSD currency pair was consolidating near the support level of 1.2808. Price action is seen trading subdued at this level. However, the retest of the lower support level at 1.2683 is still pending. This could potentially keep the GBPUSD biased to the downside. If we see a rebound off 1.2808, then the GBPUSD is likely to be limited in its gains to the upside.
XAUUSD (1227.26): Gold prices were seen to be gradually extending the gains after price action managed to clear the resistance area of 1223.50 rather strongly. The close above this level signals potential rally toward 1238.00 level. This marks a retest of the resistance area. Failure to maintain the gains could, however, keep gold subdued to the downside. The initial minor support at 1213.50 remains a key level of interest. A break down below this level could trigger further declines down to 1204.00 level of support.
The markets were seen trading subdued on Thursday as the U.S. session was closed due to Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Dollar was seen trading slightly weaker. On the economic front, data was mostly quiet.
The ECB released its monetary policy meeting minutes from the October meeting. No major surprises were in store. The central bank reiterated its stance to end its QE program this end of the year.
The Eurozone consumer confidence report showed a decline to 4 from -3 a month ago.
Market sentiment for the GBP was boosted by reports that the U.K. and the European Union have agreed in principle to a Brexit deal draft.
The economic calendar is somewhat busy today. The German final quarterly GDP report is due which is expected to confirm that the economy fell 0.2% in the third quarter of the year.
This is followed by the flash manufacturing and services PMI covering, France, Germany, and the Eurozone. Overall, manufacturing and services PMI are expected to remain broadly stable.
The NY trading session will see Canada's inflation and retail sales figures coming out. Headline CPI is forecast to rise 0.1% on the month while retails sales are expected to increase 0.1% which could reverse the declines from the month before.
EURUSD (1.1415): The Euro currency maintained its lead against the greenback as the EURUSD posted modest gains. Price action has been trading rather flat below the resistance area of 1.1435 – 1.1460 level. A breakout above this level is required for the Euro to post further gains. The next upside target is sen at 1.174 – 1.1718 level. To the downside, a decline could push the EURUSD toward 1.1315 – 1.1300 level. Establishing support at this level could potentially mark a bottom in place for the EURUSD.
GBPUSD (1.2882): The GBPUSD was seen turning a bit volatile on the Brexit headlines. Price action posted a strong reversal near the support area of 1.2808. However, in the medium term, we expect the sideways pattern to be maintained in the currency pair. As the lower support level is yet to be tested, we expect the GBPUSD to be at risk of testing 1.2683 level of support. To the upside, the gains are limited to the 1.3086 level of resistance.
XAUUSD (1228.33): Gold has been gradually inching higher after clearing the minor resistance level at 1223.50. Price action is likely to continue to the upside with the target level of 1238 being tested in the near term. Alternately, any reversals are likely to see the recently breached resistance level of 1223.50 being tested. A decline below this level could push gold prices down to 1213.50 level which is pending a retest of support.
The German GDP was confirmed to have declined 0.2% in the third quarter, data from Destatis showed on Friday. Flash manufacturing and services PMI were also weaker. The data suggested that there is a likelihood of a further slowdown in business activity in the Eurozone.
While the U.S. markets were quiet, Canada's monthly inflation jumped 0.3% beating estimates of a 0.1% increase. This partly reversed the 0.4% decline seen the month before. Core CPI advanced 0.4% after a flat print previously.
Retail sales for Canada showed a 0.2% increase which was better than the estimates. Core retail sales, however, rose 0.1% missing estimates.
New Zealand's retail sales data released early Monday showed that the quarterly retail sales were flat for the third quarter. Core retail sales rose 0.4% on the quarter missing estimates of a 1.5% increase.
The EU summit was held in Brussels on Sunday. This follows last week's EU and the UK Brexit draft deal. EU leaders unanimously agreed to the Brexit deal. The UK needs to get a parliamentary approval on the agreement before finalizing the terms.
Looking ahead, the economic data today is relatively quiet. The German Ifo business climate report is due. This is followed later in the afternoon by ECB Draghi's speech followed the BoE Governor Carney.
EURUSD (1.1344): The EURUSD currency pair has been consolidating within the range of 1.1435 – 1.1300. The attempt to test this resistance saw price action closing lower. We expect the EURUSD currently test the lower support area around 1.1315 – 1.1300. A reversal off this support level will mark a retest of the breakout from the falling price channel. A rebound in price action could mean that the euro could once again test the resistance level. A breakout from the resistance area is required for the common currency to post further gains.
GBPUSD (1.2814): The GBPUSD continues to remain volatile with price action seen consolidating around the support level of 1.2808. The lower support at 1.2683 remains untested which remains a risk to the downside. In the medium term, the GBPUSD is likely to stay range bound with the Brexit related news likely to push the currency pair around.
XAUUSD (1224.67): Gold prices settled near the support/resistance area of 1223.50. Price action is seen showing signs of exhaustion to the upside. This could potentially increase the risk of a decline to the minor support level of 1213.55. A reversal off this support level could once again revive the bullish momentum. However, failure to hold the declines could push gold prices lower to the next support level of 1204.08. To the upside, gold prices could still be aiming for the next resistance level at 1238.00.
The U.S. Dollar was seen trading firm, riding on the back of Trump's comments on China. President Trump renewed his rhetoric against China as he said on Monday that he would resume the tariffs against China to 25%. The comments come ahead of the G20 summit where China and the U.S. are expected to hold further talks. Currently, the Trump administration has imposed a 10% tariff which is likely to increase as per his comments.
On the economic front, the ECB President Mario Draghi said that the Central Bank will be ending its QE program. Speaking in Brussels, the ECB President said that the recent economic data was weaker than expected. However, he said that the slowdown was only temporary.
The German Ifo business climate showed that the business sentiment eased to 102.0, which missed estimates of 102.3 and weaker than 102.9 from the month before.
The Bank of Japan released its core CPI report today. Data showed that core inflation rose 0.6% on the year in October. This was slightly better than the estimates which pointed to a 0.5% increase. The day ahead is relatively quiet with mostly second-tier data in the store.
The NY trading session will see the release of the consumer confidence report from the Conference Board. The U.S. consumer confidence is expected to ease to 136.2 following an increase to 137.9 previously. Later, Fed member Bostic will be speaking followed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand releasing its financial stability report.
EURUSD (1.1337): The EURUSD was seen trading relatively subdued with price action staying within the established range. We expect the downside to prevail as the common currency is most likely to retest the 1.1300 – 1.1315 level of support. A rebound off this level could put the bias back to the upside. A breakout of the resistance level at 1.1435 will be required to confirm the upside bias in price. To the downside, the falling trend line could act as dynamic support.
GBPUSD (1.2813): Price action in GBPUSD has remained flat with prices trading firmly near the support area of 1.2808. This consolidation is likely to continue in the near term with the risk of a break down below this level. The lower support at 1.2683 will be the likely next target to the downside. To the upside, as long as the support at 1.2808 holds, GBPUSD could be attempting to push to the upside. This could expose the previously established resistance level near 1.3086 as the upside target in price.
XAUUSD (1226.06): Gold has turned rather flat over the past few daily sessions. Price action is seen consolidating near the support/resistance area of 1223.50 for a while now. This could potentially signal a downside bias toward the 1214 level. A retest of this minor support level could renew the upside bias in gold. If gold prices break down below 1214, then we expect to see further declines pushing the precious metal down o 1204.08. For the near term, the upside momentum looks to be fading.
The U.S. Dollar was seen rallying to previously established highs from just a few weeks ago. The strong rally in the USD sent most of its peers back to their lows. Economic data from the Eurozone was relatively quiet for the most part.
The NY trading session saw the National House Price index falling for the sixth consecutive month. Reports showed that housing prices rose 5.5% on an annualized basis in September. This was weaker than the 5.7% increase registered in August.
The weaker NHPI report echoes similar views as existing home sales; housing starts fell sharply in September. The declines were attributed to the higher costs for borrowing.
The Fed vice chair, Richard Clarida was speaking yesterday. He supported the Fed's view for gradual rate hikes noting that it was appropriate for interest rates to rise as it moves closer to its optimal setting.
Looking ahead, the markets seem to a somewhat busy day today. In the overnight trading session, the RBNZ Governor Orr was speaking. The RBNZ head said that the Central Bank would ease lending restrictions from January next year while requiring higher capital requirements for banks.
The European session will see the release of the German Gfk consumer climate. Economists forecast the consumer climate to ease to 10.5 from 10.6. Meanwhile, in the NY trading session the, second revised GDP estimates will be coming out. There is an expectation for the third quarter GDP to be revised slightly higher to 3.6% from the initial estimates which showed a 3.5% increase.
The GDP report is later followed by the new home sales report which is expected to rise to 583k on a seasonally adjusted basis. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index is expected to edge higher to 16 from 15 previously.
Wrapping up the day, Fed Chair, Jerome Powell is expected to speak late in the evening.
EURUSD (1.1295): The EURUSD currency pair posted declines with price action seen falling back to the support area of 1.1315 – 1.1300. A brief drop below this level has seen the common currency clearing the support level. This could potentially expose the lows of 1.2200 that was tested in early November. The declines could stall at this level in the near term as the common currency could establish a new range. If the EURUSD manages to break past the current support area, we expect the sideways consolidation to continue.
GBPUSD (1.2738): The British pound finally gave way near the support level of 1.2808 as prices slipped lower back into the major support area. We expect the declines could push the pound sterling down to the 1.2683 level of lower support. In the near term, however, price action could turn rather flat. Any reversal in price action could be seen retesting the 1.2808 level where resistance could be established.
XAUUSD (1214.65): Gold prices extended the declines strongly after a few sessions of trading flat. The declines came as price broke past the support level at 1223.50 pushing prices lower. For the moment, the precious metal seems to be bouncing off the temporary support mentioned at 1213.50. A reversal off this level could drive gold prices back to testing the 1223.50 where resistance could be established. Alternately, a break down below 1213.50 could trigger further declines down to the 1204.08 level.


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Gordon Ramsay donated $50,000 to late MasterChef Junior contestant Ben Watkins' cancer treatment
Ben Watkins died Monday after an 18-month battle with a rare form of cancer called angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma. He was only 14.
By Rachel Yang
Gordon Ramsey, Ben Watkins
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Ramsay and his fellow MasterChef Junior judges, as well as the contestants, sent well wishes to Watkins in a video from August, when he was undergoing treatment.
"If you can beat me in the MasterChef Junior kitchen, trust me, you can beat this," Ramsay said in the clip. "God bless, and lots of love, buddy."
Watkins competed in season 6 of the cooking competition, finishing in the top 18 when he was 11 years old. Shortly after his 13th birthday, he was diagnosed with cancer.
Two years earlier, he lost his parents in a murder-suicide. Watkins' grandmother and uncle, who became his guardians, said he remained optimistic and outgoing despite the hardship.
"After losing both of his parents in September 2017, we have marveled at Ben's strength, courage, and love for life," his family wrote in a statement on GoFundMe. "He never, ever complained. Ben was and will always be the strongest person we know."
"Ben was just so selfless," his uncle Anthony Edwards told the Chicago Tribune. "It was unreal, the character he had."
"Ben, you were an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man," Ramsay tweeted Tuesday. "Your young life had so many tough turns but you always persevered. Sending all the love to Ben Watkins' family with this terrible loss."
Watkins began cooking at the age of 3 and aspired to be a chef, helping out at his parents' restaurant, Big Ben's Bodacious Barbecue, Bakery, and Deli (which was named after Watkins), in Gary, Ind. His hometown community and many others rallied around him over the last three years, helping to raise money to support his family.
"We cannot thank this community enough for holding our family up in prayer and for all that you've done," Watkins' family said in their statement. "Ben suffered more than his share in his 14 years on this Earth but we take solace in that his suffering is finally over and in that, in the end, Ben knew he was loved by so many."
The GoFundMe, which is now the #Love4Ben Memorial Fund, has raised over $200,000, with donations still pouring in.
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MasterChef Junior season 4 finale recap: The Finale
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2002 R 1h 40m DVD
Zoe (Robin Tunney) is a shy San Francisco computer animator who, while heading home after a few drinks one night, is forced into her car by a stalker, who steers her into a police officer. The stalker flees, and Zoe's left with a dead cop, a high blood-alcohol level and a story no one believes. Can she prove her innocence and evade the man who's still watching her?
Robin Tunney, Tim Blake Nelson, Brad Hunt, Liz Phair, Jason Priestley, Nora Dunn, Lindsay Crouse, Kelvin Han Yee, Tim Griffin, Stephen Polk
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IndependentIndie Suspense & ThrillerDark Humor & Black ComediesIndie Comedies
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1, Full Screen 1.33:1
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.


If you've read my posts before, it isn't a secret that I love this amazing company in California. Food Forward is not only full of the coolest people, but it does incredible things in the community for people in need. If you have fruit trees, they come collect the produce and then pass it along to those that need it most. They also pick up unsold produce from wholesale and farmers markets for the same purpose. Truly, they are magical, wonderful people.
Each year, the ask me to help with their Spring Melt graphics. This year, I was excited to also have the opportunity to design the Sponsorship Opportunity Booklet. They hosted their fundraising event this year at The Jim Henson Studios. I decided to use the location to inspire the design of the Poster and Booklet. The Food Forward logo uses an orange and I used their orange as the face of Charlie Chaplin. In addition, one of the features of the event is grilled cheese sandwiches, so we have utilized those on the cover as well. This project was also fun for me because I was able to design custom icons for each level of sponsorship.
They had a successful Spring Melt this year, and as usual, I was happy to be a part of the process. I love this booklet and they had wonderful things to say of it as well. If you live in California, please check out Food Forward and get involved!


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This small goods lift can have a maximum weight of 2000 kg.
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A goods lift, also known as a cargo lift can be delivered very fast by us when it is about either a custom or a standard lift (standard is very limited for goods lifts, like a service lift or a small goods lift). Most goods lifts are custom made.
When a new building is going to be constructed or a renovation of an existing building takes place everyone involved in the project will work with drawings. We will do the same of course, and we will advise you the very best we can regarding sizes, the loads to be carried, use of the goods lift and safety. For fixed spaces in a building we will fit in the right goods lift, it does not happen often that we have to say no to our customers. The other way around is also possible, the use of the goods lift and the loads to carry will determine what space is needed. In the end the space needed to install the goods lift properly is the space for the shaft or the area to keep clear to make installation possible. Regarding safety our suppliers (manufacturers) and Roton Lifts Europe will follow the rules and regulations Machinedirective 2006/42/EC. Every goods lift will be delivered with a CE-certificate. Therefore, a liftcheck is not required.
On top of this we also follow local rules in any country and we will make sure that we follow all instructions given by the architect or contractor who is involved in your project. Safety is very important, so we take a serious look about the danger of possible falling, squeezing or injurie.
A goods lift (or cargolift) is a machine to lift goods vertically in a safe way. Persons are not allowed on the lift, only for loading and unloading. There is one exception: a goods lift with an attendant (sometimes called a goods / persons lift). These kind of lifts require special safety measures. There are a lot of different types of goods lifts (or cargolifts): small goods lifts, servicelifts, kitchenlifts, tyre lifts, lifts in storage spaces, heavy duty goods lifts, goods lifts with a cage, carlifts, and many more types for any use.
The conventional goods lift according to the above does have the mast (or column) on the side of the platform, the lowest height is therefore often low enough to work with a ramp. When there is not enough space for a ramp the goods lift can be placed in a pit. A big advantage of our goods lifts is the travel, up to 12 or 13 meters, extra stops or in between stops are no problem.
All mentioned advantages make sure that there is a solution for almost any situation, custom made is not only about the lift itself but also the right advice!
Roton Lifts Europe will help you with the right advice and offer several possibilities. In this way you will have the opportunity to compare more than one offer. The price does not depend on the quality because all lifts we offer the quality is never an issue.


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Principal: Lawrence Dance (Lawrence.Dance2@k12.dc.gov)
As a native Washingtonian and a proud product of DC Public Schools, Mr. Lawrence Dance developed his passion for education as a high school student at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School. While at Coolidge he enrolled in the Teachers Profession Program for future educators. From there, Mr. Dance went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Master of Education in Multicultural Education at Eastern University.
Shortly after receiving his degree at Eastern University, he made the decision to come back to Washington, D.C. to pour into the lives of young men and women just as others poured into him. Over the past 11 years, Mr. Dance has served DCPS as a 3rd grade teacher, middle school math teacher, math coach, teacher-leader, summer school principal, assistant principal, and most recently, Resident
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Assistant Principal: Tonya Combs (Tonya.Combs@k12.dc.gov)
Ms. Tonya Combs is a dedicated and passionate leader with over 20 years of education experience. She began her career in Dayton, Ohio where she was born and raised. Since her career, Ms. Combs has served as a Reading Curriculum Coordinator, grade-level chair, and most recently an ELA instructional coach with DCPS over the past several years. For most of her career, Ms. Combs has been on various instructional leadership teams and instrumental in improving students' reading scores in DIBELS, Reading Inventory, and the ELA PARCC Assessment. Ms. Combs holds a Master of Arts degree in Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9) and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Trinity Washington University. Finally, she holds an OSSE Teacher Certification and Standard Administrator Credential in grades PreK-12.
Manager, Strategy & Logistics (MSL): Tildon Copeland (Tildon.Copeland@k12.dc.gov)
Mr. Tildon Copeland is a proven and exemplary leader, possessing a wealth of experience from the classroom to the boardroom. Hailing from Ft. Myers Florida, he matriculated through the School District of Lee County and went on to further his education at Florida State University. A double major student, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Textile Science. Upon graduation, he began his career in the classroom as a math instructor in Charlotte, North Carolina. His mastery with numbers led him to the retail industry, coordinating management and logistics for many Fortune 500 specialty retailers. His range of experience with various demographics, regions, and industries, sets him apart as an expert with both people and business. After almost 20 years in the business sector, he excitedly joined DC Public Schools, returning to the field where his career first began - education.


Break starts this Wednesday, so most likely the review for these books will be posted sometime between Wednesday to Sunday.
I don't promise anything, but if I get extra time I will post some surprise book reviews about books that I have read before creating this blog. This is still kind of a 50/50 thing. It might or might not happen depending on how quickly I can finish all my homework, and writing for NaNoWriMo. I am sure that you have noticed how dangerously behind I am on my NaNoWriMo novel. I blame my lack of writing on my homework, although that's kind of my fault since I spend around two hours just on my English homework writing around two to three pages everyday. I plan on spending this entire week, and break trying to at least make it close to 50,000 words. If not, then well it doesn't matter, I'll still continue working on my novel throughout the rest of the year, but since this is a challenge I am really hoping to achieve it. Anyway, back to the surprise, or more like random reviwes- if I do post them here, than let me warn you beforehand that the reviews will not be in the same format as my current reviews. They are kind of different and much shorter than the reviews that I have been posting here since creating this blog.


Britain's loudest bird, once extinct in the UK, has enjoyed its best year since records began, according to a new survey. The bittern – a kind of heron – is doing well following intensive conservation efforts. One of the best places to spot them in the South East is RSPB Dungeness, Kent.
Bitterns are highly secretive wetland birds and live most of their time within dense stands of reed, making them very difficult to survey. However, scientists count bitterns by listening for the male's foghorn-like booming call, and this year numbers increased to at least 164, recorded at 71 sites. That compares to 162 at 78 sites in 2016, and is a positive sign that bitterns are back from the brink and thriving.
At RSPB Dungeness, bitterns have only been booming since 2009, but despite the relatively recent appearance, they are now regular visitors to the reserve.
"The best time and place to see them is either in the spring (April-June) when male bitterns are booming in early spring. Later on you'll have a chance of seeing the bitterns more active in flight as they fish and fly back to the nest to bring food.
Thanks to funding from an EU life project, habitat works were undertaken to improve the reedbed at the site, and as a result at least two chicks were confirmed in 2012. The reserve team are hopeful there are more success stories hidden in the reeds, as females have been spotted performing feeding flights in other years, but the species are so elusive it is rare to actually glimpse the chicks.
Bitterns were considered extinct as a breeding species in the UK by the 1870s. Following recolonisation early in the 20th Century, numbers of bitterns increased to a peak of about 80 booming males in the 1950s, but then fell to fewer than 20 in the 1990s, with similar declines witnessed in many other countries in Western Europe. By 1997, there were only eleven booming male bitterns in the UK; these were mainly within Norfolk and Suffolk, with a small outlying population at Leighton Moss, in Lancashire.
For your best chance of hearing a bittern boom, the Dungeness team organise special 'Bittern Breakfast' events in April, where early risers can take a dawn tour of the reserve and hopefully hear the birds, before enjoying a complimentary breakfast back at the visitor centre. For more information check the reserve events pages in spring.
Image of bittern at RSPB Dungeness, courtesy of Graham Parry.


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1. Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the oxtail generously and add the ginger. 2. Bring the water to a boil, add the oxtail, and boil for three minutes. 3. Pour out the water and discard the ginger. 4. Refill the pot (still with the oxtail) with cold water and bring to a boil. Add the cloves and nutmeg, and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender. 5. Heat butter/oil in a pan over medium heat, add carrot, leek, and scallion and saute for 3 minutes, then add to the soup along with the potatoes, pepper, and salt to taste. 6. Cover and simmer for twenty minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with celery, tomato slices, and fried shallots. 8. Serve hot with rice and emping crackers.


Un Arcobaleno di CoLoRi: Un quaderno... fiorito!
Nuovo challenge a Crafts 4 Eternity questa settimana ed il tema scelto è "Anything goes".
New challenge at Crafts 4 Eternity today and our recipe is "Anything goes".
Ho alterato un quaderno dalla copertina rigida, utilizzando gesso, stencils ed i Gelatos.
L'adorabile timbro, un dolcissimo digitale di Aurora Wings, è stato colorato con gli Spectrum Noir e le matite colorate.
I altered a notebook, using gesso, stencils and Gelatos.
The adorable digi from Aurora Wings, (sooooo sweet! Love it!), was coloured with Spectrum Noir and pencils.
Ho poi utilizzato carte di Marianne Design, un centrino, le mie adorate orchidee (fustella di "La Coppia Creativa"), mezzeperle, strass e fiorellini.
I used papers from Marianne Design, a doily, my beloved orchids (dies from La Coppia Creativa"), pearls, rhinestones and little flowers.
Il sentiment è di Bo Bunny , abbellito con un fiocco di nastro verde.
Sentiment comes from Bo Bunny and it was embellished with a bow made by a green lace.
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Francesca, this is such a lovely notebook! Love your soft watercolor shades, lovely coloring on the Hydrangea Sprite, and all the little details on the card - the little orchids are so charming! Thank you for joining us at Aurora Wings challnege!
what a sweet & delicate creation. Thanks for joining us for our 'Anything Goes' challenge #37.


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J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child -- Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016.


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It warms my soul to capture this beauty! We had so much fun stomping around the cow farm, playing in the barns and Oh My the Kitties!! They LOVED her! We have a TON of the photo bombs with Kitties in her session. But for now, enjoy these precious captures of her glowing smile! I cannot believe she's already a senior and driving. Thanks sooo much for choosing me to capture this chapter in your life! I'm forever grateful!


The book Discipleshift by Jim Putman and Bobby Harrington is a well-written, well-organized book that will prove useful not only to the individual who is examining his own life, but also to the pastor who is re-evaluating the vision for his church.
It wasn't until reading this book that I ever thought of the breakdown of Christians into different categories of development. Of course, I realized that different people were at different levels, but I never really broke it down. That's exactly what Discipleshift does: It breaks down these different levels showing the church leader how to address the issues of a person in any given category and how to give that person tools so that they can mature in Christ.
There are many books out there that deal with the fundamental issue of raising up a team and training them and then having those team members start their own teams. I occasionally get irritated with authors that point this out in excruciating detail but never tell you how to raise them up or train them. Books like that tell you to pick good leaders, but rarely tell you how to identify them. They tell you that, as a church vision-caster, they have conversations and meetings as they develop, but they only tell you then end result or success story. Discipleshift fills in a number of those blanks.
The book follows a natural development that helps the reader identify the maturity level of Christians by looking for specific tells or dialogue. Once a person's place is identified the book describes the struggles that person may be facing and how to specifically equip them to better servants of Christ. It then goes through the process of building them up and sending them out to be a leader for others.
Each section of the book has within it with three helpful elements. The first is the "Ask Dr. Coleman" section. Dr. Coleman is a Senior Professor of Discipleship and Evangelism at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He has both his Ph.D. and D.D. and authored one of the seminal evangelical texts "The Master Plan of Evangelism" used in seminaries across the country. Dr. Colman's unique take on each of these chapters puts the information given into a real-life application that will help readers see both the connections between ideas and the immediate applicability of that information. The second element is a simple summary that allows readers to review and identify key points in the text. Lastly, are the "Stories of Effectiveness" which are motivational narratives about people who have had positive results in the areas discussed.
This book is neither clinical nor meant to pump up the reader to try yet another model for church growth. This simply is a book meant to fill in the gaps so that we, as leaders, can have some practical, applicable tools to get our congregants from newborns in Christ, craving spiritual milk, to a leaders that can equip those around them to be true disciples of Christ.
The book for this review was provided free of charge by Zondervan through NetGalley.com. This book was provided without the expectation or requirement of a positive response. Thank you to both the publisher and NetGalley.com for the opportunity to both read your advanced copy and to provide this unpaid evaluation. All opinions in this review reflect the views of the author and not DBI, NetGalley.com, or the publisher.
There was only one overwhelming problem with Everett Ferguson's book Church History Volume1: From Christ to the Pre-Reformation. He waited until I was out of school to write it.
Right from the onset, I was impressed with this book. I remember, from my years back in college in the 80s, my history texts being filled with double rows of tiny type. I remember authors drowning on-and-on with circuitous sentences riddled with both archaic terms and unpronounceable jargon. Here instead is a book with beautiful graphics, relevant illustrations and photos, clearly identifiable, related materials, and an obviously coherent structure. I actually leaned over to my wife while reading this, who recently finished her advance degree in education, and she was shocked at how much thought, about the way students learn, was given to the structure of this book.
The wording of this book is as clear and well-organized as the format and the typeface. It is an unusually comfortable book to read. The author and the publisher obviously took time to proof the sheets in a way that allows the eye to flow over the page. This allows for both a faster and more relaxed reading of the text and therefore giving the student a higher retention of the material.. Additionally, the numerous maps, illustrations, and photos were place in locations in which to optimize their effectiveness. The visuals used were large, clear, and always relevant to the topic being discussed.
Ferguson writes in a clear, professional style that is both accessible and academically challenging. He uses a recursive structure from chapter-to-chapter that is useful in seeing how a given instance in history had multiple repercussions on the modern day church. The only challenge to this is that he early on develops an information base and then steadily builds on it. The problem would be if professors skipped around in the book (not all that uncommon of a practice) they would need to be careful to explain some of the terminology or references that the author is making.
Oddly enough, one of my favorite parts of this books was the shaded margins that the author uses to add relevant but disconnected material. In this section, the author puts in quotes, verses, little know facts, and other forms of enrichment material that wasn't necessary to understand the narrative of the text but was nonetheless interesting and engaging. When there wasn't much in the way of additional material the author would occasionally use this space to overlap pictures part in and part out of the text proper. This, in combination with the myriad other formatting issues, makes this book perfect for the visual learner. It was a great pleasure to read a book that written by an author aware enough about metacognition to format a book in a manner that facilitates better learning.


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NGV Melbourne Spotlights Iconic Works by Haring & Basquiat in "Crossing Lines" Exhibition
Including a full recreation of Haring's 1984 water wall mural.
By Keith Estiler
Keith Haring preparing an artwork on the waterwall at the NGV/Photo: Geoffrey Burke
Jean-Michel Basquiat 'Because it hurts the lungs' 1986, © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
Jean-Michel Basquiat 'Self portrait' 1984, © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
Jean-Michel Basquiat 'Untitled' 1982, © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
Keith Haring 'Pile of crowns for Jean-Michel Basquiat' 1988, © Keith Haring Foundation
Keith Haring 'Prophets of rage' 1988, © Keith Haring Foundation
Keith Haring 'Malcolm X' 1988, © Keith Haring Foundation
Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat at the opening reception for Julian Schnabel at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1987 © George Hirose
Arts Nov 22, 2019
After playing host to KAWS' "COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS" exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne is set to launch a monumental show featuring iconic works by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Entitled "Crossing Lines," the multifaceted presentation chronicles the legendary duo's respective careers through more than 200 artworks encompassing paintings, sculptures, photographs, and outdoor pieces.
The decades-long survey first examines their graffiti artworks across the streets and subway trains of New York City. Then the museum program goes on to shed light on the artists' creative social circles from the 1980s pop art scene in NYC, including their notable relationships with Andy Warhol, Madonna, and Grace Jones.
"Both artists had powerful, unique and unconventional ways of articulating political and social messages such as racism and the AIDS crisis, fittingly the exhibition opens on World AIDS Day," as per a statement by the museum.
Keith Haring's Ngv Water Wall Mural Reimagined At Ngv Melbourne, Photo: Eugene Hyland
One of the major highlights of the show is a recreation of Keith Haring's water wall mural during his visit to Melbourne in 1984. "When Keith Haring made his only visit to Australia in 1984, he broke new ground by becoming the first artist to create an artwork on the NGV Water Wall," said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, National Gallery of Victoria. "Thirty-five years later, it is a fitting tribute for the NGV to celebrate his enduring cultural legacy through this homage to his work."
Check out original photos of Keith Haring creating the water wall mural in the slideshow above alongside works to go on display at the "Crossing Lines" exhibition. The show is currently on view until April 13, 2020. Visit NGV Melbourne's website for further details.
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NERC reveals lessons learned from 2-day simulated attack on the grid
Author Andrew Coffman Smith
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. has revealed some of the lessons learned from its fourth-ever security exercise that challenged industry and government stakeholders with simulated physical and cyberattacks on the grid.
Facilitated through NERC's Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center network portal, or E-ISAC, the grid reliability organization March 30 released some recommendations and findings from its industry-wide, two-day GridEx IV exercise.
Bill Lawrence, director of the E-ISAC, said the GridEx IV event encompassed 18 extremely difficult scenarios, both at the so-called "distributed-play" level and a more elevated "executive tabletop" level for senior industry executives and government officials. "You might as well practice against the best out there, and the scenarios that we've come up with simulate [the capability of known adversaries] to the max extent possible in an unclassified setting," he said during a media briefing.
The NERC report recommended strengthening utility coordination and the sharing of E-ISAC information with other critical infrastructures in case of a severe event, and the declassification of sensitive information so utilities can prevent and respond to attacks. Stressing the need for "communications resiliency," Lawrence said backup communications channels are needed by utilities and other participants in case telephone and internet services become unavailable in a large-scale cyber or physical attack.
The report also recommended increasing utility coordination and sharing of information with law enforcement, state and local governments, and the federal government.
"That state and local government relationship with the electric utilities is extremely important," said Lawrence. "A lot of the response will start at the state and local level, and for electric utilities to either have folks embedded in these state emergency operation centers, or fusion centers, would be extremely beneficial to getting coordination [and] communications right."
At the national level, NERC said the U.S. government's Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council and the Energy Government Coordinating Council should enhance the way they communicate. The report further recommended that the two councils work with the U.S. Department of Energy to create consultation processes to help ensure the appropriateness of any emergency orders.
The GridEx report also cautioned that utilities will need "extraordinary levels" of government financing to help recovery efforts following a severe attack. Finally, the report favored continuing promotion of a Cyber Mutual Assistance Program among members, stakeholders, critical supply chains, and the U.S. National Guard.
NERC and E-ISAC said they will continue to work with industry and government stakeholders to enhance the power sector's readiness and improve the GridEx program with the recommendations and lessons gleaned from the latest exercise.
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Montreal is Never Out of Tune
Exploring Quebec's cultural capital as it commemorates 375 years.
Canada Cities NGT Staff | POSTED ON: November 22, 2017
View of Rue St. Paul and Nelson's Column in Montreal's historic quarter. Photo by: Simon Roberts
Montreal is on people's mind right now. That's because 2017 marks 150 years of confederation in Canada and Montreal commemorates 375 years since its founding. It's also the 50th anniversary of Expo 67, the world's fair that was the city's international debut. Even though Montreal is celebrating its past, the city is moving forward. The moments are being marked by the launch of a river-to-mountain walkway; the illumination of Jacques Cartier Bridge; and a 197-foot-tall observation Ferris wheel, the tallest in Canada.
A certain joie de vivre has made this bilingual metropolis a magnet for artists, musicians (like the late hometown hero Leonard Cohen), and chefs. Creativity courses through the gastronomy that ranges from foraged foods to Haitian cuisine, the boutique hotels that mix modern aesthetics with a classic French flair, and the dozens of festivals devoted to the arts.
Right now, this culture hub of Quebec is making noise.
—Elizabeth Warkentin
Where to Sleep in Montreal
The Hotel St. Paul's colourful lounge. Photo Courtesy: Design Hotel
In the Golden Square Mile, a downtown neighbourhood once dominated by the 19th-century mansions of railway and fur-trading barons, the recently refreshed Ritz-Carlton has been a site of Montreal grandeur since 1912. Savour French cuisine at the hotel's Maison Boulud, which overlooks a duck pond, or linger over afternoon tea in the lavish Palm Court (www.ritzcarlton.com). Farther down the street stands Le Mount Stephen Hotel, a neo-Renaissance former residence. The luxury hotel, which opened in May, boasts a tower with 90 rooms and sky-loft suites, and the opulent Bar George, which specialises in contemporary takes on British cuisine (www.lemountstephen.com). In Old Montreal an imposing beaux-arts landmark is home to the design-forward Hotel St. Paul. The minimalist decor is all airy spaces, exposed stone, and furniture upholstered in silks and velvets of golds, fuchsias, and greens. But the pièce de résistance? The lounge, where guests can warm up by the giant alabaster fireplace, built of backlit blocks of "ice" (hotelstpaul.com).
Literary Travels: Montreal by the Book
by Taras Grescoe, author of Sacré Blues: An Unsentimental Journey Through Quebec
Lullabies for Little Criminals, Heather O'Neill
The tween heroine of O'Neill's debut novel somehow makes her life with a junkie parent in Montreal's red-light district—now filled with bike lanes and popular bistros—into pure poetry.
The Favourite Game, Leonard Cohen
A young Jewish man roams 1950s Montreal in search of love. This is the singer's Catcher in the Rye and a heartfelt evocation of the districts and cafés of the city he credited with his "neurotic affiliations."
Black Bird, Michel Basilières
Set against the backdrop of the October Crisis, the 1970 civil unrest in Montreal, Black Bird is the bitterly funny story of a working class family that symbolises the city's mixed cultural genes.
Four Ways to Explore the City
Make your way through underground tunnels, or savour a cold brew in a refurbished bank.
Misty morning tai chi at the Parc du Mont-Royal. Photo by: Simon Roberts
1. Museums
In May the archaeological Pointe-à-Callière Museum unveiled an underground network that passes through a portion of the old collector sewer, now outfitted with a light installation (pacmusee.qc.ca). Apart from hosting a travelling exhibition on 19th-century photographer, William Notma, the McCord Museum will also display unpublished images by Hungarian-Canadian photographer, Gabor Szliasi from December (www.musee-mccord.qc.ca). Leonard Cohen fans should visit the Musée d'Art Contemporain for the "A Crack in Everything" exhibition (opened 9 Nov), honouring the troubadour's life and work (macm.org).
2 . Cafés
"Third wave" coffee bar openings in the past half-decade have elevated Montreal's java scene to new realms. At Crew Collective, in the former Royal Bank of Canada headquarters, patrons can savour a cortado or turmeric latte under 50-foot vaulted ceilings (crewcollectivecafe.com). East End's Café Falco offers siphon coffee and Japanese eats in industrial digs (www.cafefalco.ca). And the Lebanese-inspired Café Sfouf pours café allongé, chai latte, and golden milk, which is steamed milk infused with turmeric, black pepper, and honey (cafesfouf.com).
3. Parks
The crown jewel of Montreal's public parks is without doubt Parc du Mont-Royal. Designed by the landscape architect responsible for Central Park, the almost 500-acre oasis features 22 kilometres of walking and cross-country ski trails and is home to more than 145 species of birds and nearly 20 species of mammals (www.lemontroyal.qc.ca). Parc Lafontaine has a culture focus, with an outdoor theatre and Art Neuf, a cultural centre/art school (ville.montreal.qc.ca; artneuf.net). The forested reserve of Morgan Arboretum is a popular bird-watching spot (www.morganarboretum.org).
Like most culinary cities, Montreal has plenty of great food markets (www.marchespublics-mtl.com). Marché Jean Talon, a favourite among chefs and restaurateurs, is a labyrinth of stalls in Little Italy known for its gritty, energetic thrum. Just off the Lachine Canal cycling path, in the Saint Henri area, the art deco-style Atwater Market has been a Montreal institution since 1933. And when at the Old Port's Marché des Éclusiers, an open-air farmers market that began last year, take a shopping break for the music performances (www.marche514.com).
Tasty Trends and Savoury Secrets
What's on the menu in Montreal? Tarts, creole ceviche, and lots of wine.
An artfully arranged dish of mackerel and foraged vegetables at Toqué. Photo by: Hans Laurendeau/shootstudio.ca
Foraged Foods
Chef René Redzepi, of Noma fame, became known around the world for his use of foraged foods, but Chef Normand Laprise was using foraged ingredients such as mushrooms and wild berries at Toqué a decade earlier (www.restaurant-toque.com). Menu items at Manitoba, in the hipster Mile End neighbourhood, are created using foraged fare such as cedar, rose hip, balsam fir, green alder, and white pine. The restaurant's duck entrée seems as if it's just a few steps away from a garden in bloom, thanks to the flowering accompaniments of trout lily, daylily, and lavender (restaurantmanitoba.com).
With the largest Haitian community in Canada, Montreal abounds in creole restaurants. Yet apart from Chez Thony in immigrant-heavy Côte des Neiges in the centre of the city, most are under-the-radar snack bars. All this changed last year with the opening of Agrikol in the Gay Village. The whimsically decorated restaurant serves creole classics like conch ceviche, maïs moulu (polenta), and accras (malanga-root fritters known as "Haitian beignets") with pikliz (a spicy slaw), amid bottles of Barbancourt rum and the seductive rhythms of kompa music (agrikol.ca).
Worldly Wines
Wine bars are not a novelty in Montreal, but they're really having a moment. Pullman, which is considered one of the best wine bars in the city, impresses not only with its extensive wine list but also with its chandelier made of wine glasses (pullman-mtl.com). At Le Vin Papillon patrons can nibble on vegetarian-friendly bites and order from the wide selection of organic and natural Old World wines created by small producers (vinpapillon.com). Ambitious newbie M.Mme offers an array of more than 650 wines, many of them visible through a giant, glassed-in wine cellar (www.mmme.ca).
Patisserie Pride
Thanks to enterprising artisanal chefs, the city is enjoying a long-awaited pastry renaissance. At Patrice Pâtissier near Atwater Market, customers swoon over the kouign-amann, a sugary Breton marriage of cake and croissant (www.patricepatissier.ca). In the Plateau neighbourhood, Pâtisserie Rhubarbe is famous for its seasonal rhubarb tart (patisserierhubarbe.com). Master pastry chef Christian Faure's four-story boutique and cooking school, Maison Christian Faure, in Old Montreal, serves up classics like Paris-Brest éclairs, swirled chocolate croissants, and millefeuilles (maisonchristianfaure.ca).
NGT Staff
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In addition, CGS and its director Assistant Professor Dejan S. Miletic, PhD, have become part of the Mediterranean Council for Intelligence Studies – MCIS, founded in Italy in 2009. MCIS represents even more avant-garde project and more unusual group of experts and institutions, gathered under the idea of secure life in the world without borders and with the need to nurture and keep the system of values of our civilization, even at the risk that such transparent cooperation can bring. The need for undisturbed, direct and bureaucratically released communication is a special innovation and imperative per se, if there is a consensus to move towards the world in which human rights, democracy and market economy are not brought into question.


Vintage New Old Kurt S. Adler Wood Teddy Bear Trio Christmas Tree Ornament has the option to be personalized.
Excellent condition. Although new and all being in original packaging (ornament was removed from packaging for photos), there are some light marks to the wood and that is why these ornaments are not considered mint.
This offer is for one and there are a total of 3 available for purchase. Measures 4 3/4" tall and 5 3/4" wide.
This would make a great addition to your Christmas tree ornament, a gift, or a stocking stuffer. There are several other Santa Claus ornaments in the store as well.
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Simply click on the For Sale Tab (top left) or any studio category in the store (top right) to browse. If you are looking for any specific item, you can use key words to type in the store search box.
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Many medicines come form the sea.
In fact, the sea may be our last untapped resource for new medicines. And it is true that the majority of sea horses consumed in the world market today are dried and sold by the kilo for use in the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Market. TCM includes the Traditional Japanese and Korean Medicines, Traditional Indian Jamu Medicine, Philippine Folk Medicine, European Alternative Medicine and the rapidly expanding American Alternative Medicine. Although as yet not altogether accepted by mainstream Americans, TCM has its believers in every corner of the planet and is recognized by the World Health Organization as providing a viable health care option. It has the largest global constituency of any other form of medicine in the world.
The seahorse is an integral element used in treatments by TCM physicians. There is a Chinese saying, which embodies the significance of the seahorse in TCM medicine: "North is Ginseng and South is Seahorse". Seahorses are known to contain natural testosterone and are used to cure a variety of aliments including sexual dysfunction such as impotence and infertility. Other ailments include respiratory disorders such as asthma, circulatory problems such as heart disease, kidney, liver disease, throat infections, skin ailments, general lethargy and pain.
We must be careful not to judge or attempt to control the medicine of a culture that has been around for over 2000 years and has more than 4 billion constituents.