Link for up to date info:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Panic buying/stock piling/ isolation

I know this is being criticised [and rightly so] but ...
if you can't get the things you want in the shops and have to go out daily to search for things and when you find them they are rationed how can you self isolate/stay indoors for several weeks without the things you need.

'strict confinement measures in China, where the coronavirus outbreak began, and in Italy, Europe’s most affected nation, have led to falls in air pollution as fewer vehicles are driven and industrial emissions fall. A preliminary calculation by a US expert suggests that tens of thousands of premature deaths from air pollution may have been avoided by the cleaner air in China, far higher than the 3,208 coronavirus deaths.'

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/17/air-pollution-likely-to-increase-coronavirus-death-rate-warn-experts

Somewhere there's a website which is uploading posters for you to download and print free of charge. They will design one free if you tell them what you need. Unfortunately, I can't get the link to work...I suspect it's overloaded. If I get a working link I will post it.

I would think quite a lot of us are capable of making our own.

I've heard about a scam - can't find anything on line yet - people are knocking at doors and saying they are from the local health authority and they are visiting to carry out mandatory corona virus testing.

Coronavirus --- new trials

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-live-news-updates-uk-us-australia-europe-france-italy-who-self-isolation-travel-bans-borders-latest-update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLC9jSoUsfU

keep adding your concerns and feelings to the progressing situation.
I have Just received a leaflet through my door which some of my neighbours have made up giving their name and telephone numbers and offering help if one is self isolating.

😂

Keep your thoughts and concerns coming and also any light humour to help get us through this unsettling time.

Because of Corona Virus the following are postponed
.London Marathon
Local and London Mayor Elections
All football in the UK and Europe
First three F1 grand prix's
England v Sri Lanka cricket series
Scotland v Wales 6 nations rugby
Masters Golf
St Patricks day parade

Hi,

I wish to dispose off my king size mattress.

Can anyone please pass on the details of whosoever help with this.

Thanks

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Tablet use difference

Why do some photos not show on my tablet but do on the laptop

Noticed too that some new threads do not have the 3 little dots at the top on the tablet but do on the laptop

https://www.iflscience.com/environment/this-bench-absorbs-more-air-pollution-than-a-small-forest/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/03/10/tiny-forest-size-tennis-court-planted-uk-first-bid-cut-air-pollution/

Due to a spate of thefts from vehicles you are advised to have a prominent notice
"NO TOILET ROLLS STORED IN THIS VAN / CAR OVERNIGHT"

Did anyone watch this program?
Answer to our shortage of houses. Chinese firm 3D prints 10 full-size houses in a day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-27156775

Has anyone been to this?
I went last night and loved every minute of it. It’s been the same ceremony for over 700 years, every single night without fail.
Tickets are free but there’s a long wait. We waited over a year for our date as we wanted a Wednesday.

Keeping watch on this virus as the days progress & keeping in contact with others to share thought concerns etc

On Sunday May 3rd this year I'll be taking part in the Marsden March, a 15 mile sponsored walk to raise money for the Marsden cancer charity.

Several of my friends on Scooploop donated to my Marsden March 2018 and 2019 fundraising and I hope that many of you will consider donating to my 2020 fundraising.

The March starts near the near the Marsden Hospital in Chelsea and ends at the Marsden Hospital in Sutton, passing along Fulham Road, down Putney High Street, over Wimbledon Common, on to Raynes Park and through King George's Playing Fields. Then through Nonsuch Park and Belmont, to the hospital in Sutton.

Since 2011 the march has raised over 13 million pounds with every penny going towards funding state-of-the-art equipment, ground-breaking research, and creating the very best patient care.

This incredible amount has helped The Royal Marsden to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and improve the lives of people affected by cancer, across the UK and around the world.

This year the target is to raise £2 million for a very special cause - to help build the Oak Cancer Centre.

This brand-new centre in Sutton will help the Marsden to speed up the development of life-saving treatments and ensure they can be there for everyone who needs them.

The website of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity gives a lot of detail about the march at

https://www.royalmarsden.org/support-us/marsden-march

This will be the third time I've taken part in the Marsden March. Last year I completed the walk in just over four hours and raised over £300 for the Marsden. This year I'd like to beat 4 hours and raise more money than last year.

I've set up a just giving page at:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thebanhammarsdenmarch2020-tonylang

Over the years I've lost a lot of friends and relatives to assorted types of cancer, so I'd like to raise as much money as I can for the charity. So please dig deep and donate as much as you can to this fantastic cause.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Continuing from Shirley’s ‘should we be wary’ post. Keeping watch now on the daily weekly updates and our thoughts on everything that’s happening.. and any help we can give each other.. places to get short supply items etc.

Just thought this 'little fellow' will bring a smile to your face!
I was browsing in a charity shop last week when I spotted him peering up at me from a box of toys and at 99p a bargain!
Edward is enjoying his new home and his little face makes me smile in my kitchen. There is nothing better than a teddy, however old you are, lol Click on him to enlarge.

Is anyone else in a position where they are caring for an elderly relative with dementia like I am? how are we supposed to deal with it if that person gets Coronavirus or suspected to have it as they can’t care for themselves so can’t self isolate. And if they can’t look after themselves they still need daily care to go into them.. but obviously then anyone be it a paid Carer or relative going in will then be at risk of getting the virus and then spreading around.. I’m so confused & feeling stressed to how to deal with this situation if it arises?

International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) is an annual event aimed to unite women brewmasters around the world and to raise awareness of women working in the brewing profession. The event is held on March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.

IWCBD was conceived by Sophie de Ronde in 2013 as a way to fight against sexism and gender bias in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She contacted the Pink Boots Society (PBS), a non-profit organization which supports women working in the brewing industry, and found support there.

The inaugural IWCBD event was held on March 8, 2014. Over 60 women brewmasters in five different countries participated by simultaneously brewing the same recipe of craft beer, Unite pale ale. The next year, there were 80 participants from 11 countries who brewed Unite red ale.

IWCBD is more than just another awareness day. It is also a chance for women brewmakers from different countries to network with one another, as well as a charity event that helps raise money for the Pink Boots Society and local charities. Since its inception, it has made a great contribution to normalizing the idea that women can successfully work in the brewing industry.

A star of Coronation Street has Corona Virus and has gone into 14 day isolation. The script has had to be re-written.

What an honour - I think not.

I just pulled the string out on a wall mounted bathroom heater. Can there be repaired?I Googled but only found instructions for light.I wondered if they are sealed and I have to buy a new one. Have an electrician coming next week so could asked him to repair? or replace.Thank you.

Ongoing analysis and investigation by our safety team has identified a very small number of additional models which are affected by this fire safety risk. The model numbers are:

WMFG 741 G UK
WMAQG 741 P UK
WMAQC 641 P UK

We also request that all owners of these three additional models check if their appliance is affected, even if they have previously done so.

We want to send our sincere apologies to our customers for the additional concern caused, and to thank them for taking this important safety precaution.
https://washingmachinerecall.whirlpool.co.uk/

Product details: iconBIT Mekotron 6 Hoverboard

For full details, including affected model numbers and manufacturer’s advice, click here.

Reason for recall:

Risk of fire
What should you do next?

Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it immediately
Check the product recall notification for details of what to do next
If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444 or visit them at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
More information on returning recalled products can be found here.

Checking your other electrical products

Our product checker contains the details of electrical products that have been recalled since 2007. If you have searched for a product that you own and it is not listed, this means that it has not been recalled and should be safe to use. However, if you do have concerns about its safety, contact the retailer or manufacturer to alert them to a potential problem.

This email was sent by Electrical Safety First
www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

A consumer program found that car insurance is now "Data driven"Asking for quotes for people living in identical houses, (same street) cars found that if
you are single---- married with children---- have unsuitable email addresses, foreign names, area you live in you are paying more for you insurance.

There are lots of helpful shortcuts using computers but usually mentioned in other subjects and get lost. Please share all your knowledge.
How to do emojis. ------window on keyboard plus fullstop.

Free ATMs disappear and banks made £104 million last year to withdraw your own money according to a Which report.
Why do people not use "cash back" as the facility is widely available and free.

People die doing a foolish stunt to post online

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11072744/devastated-daughter-istagram-dry-ice-stunt/amp/

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One can make outgoing calls but your phone want ring on incoming calls.

------- your handset telephone can't be heard ringing, is that there is actually an issue with the ISP side of the network. ... it won't sustain enough voltage to trigger your handset to make the ringing noise. ------Check if you have not turned to mute by mistake then phone your provider.

Just happened to us for the first time and we spend some time looking through instructions what could have gone wrong.

I like Marmite and like peanut butter. Bought a jar of Marmite peanut butter. It is not nice, and looks like sick.

Spying on the scammers.... for a change!

Tracking down call centres in India and one of the men behind such scams, also hearing from British victims.

Really can't see what's offensive about this. Apart from it being a bit daft.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-anne-marie-issues-grovelling-21609900

Think I’m correct in saying it is your birthday today Charlotte.

Have a great day. 😘🍷🥂🍾🎂

In a recent survey 38% of Americans said there is absolutely no way they would buy Corona beer because they think they will catch Corona virus.
This was on The Last Leg yesterday.

If you have a Painter's Brush---Walrus--Lampshade and others you o.k
not so good Fu Manchu---Ducktail--Imperial and others you might have to change.

... I've got myself a mask! Let's hope it works!!!

Have you found when reading the information leaflet it says "not to be taken when" but doctors still prescribe them?

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/27/shenzhen-could-be-first-city-in-china-to-ban-eating-of-dogs-and-cats

Product details: Gentek Wireless Charging Pad

For full details, including affected model numbers and manufacturer’s advice, click here.

Reason for recall:

Risk of fire due to product overheating whilst in use
What should you do next?

Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it immediately
Check the product recall notification for details of what to do next
If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444 or visit them at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
More information on returning recalled products can be found here.

Checking your other electrical products

Our product checker contains the details of electrical products that have been recalled since 2007. If you have searched for a product that you own and it is not listed, this means that it has not been recalled and should be safe to use. However, if you do have concerns about its safety, contact the retailer or manufacturer to alert them to a potential problem.

This email was sent by Electrical Safety First
www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

From 23rd March, the price of first class stamps will increase by 6p to 76p and second class stamps will increase by 4p to 65p.

The government decision to give the go-ahead to Heathrow Airport's plans to build a third runway was unlawful, a court has ruled.

The court case was brought by environmental groups, councils and the Mayor of London.

The court said the government would not appeal against the judgement.

But the judges said that in future, a third runway could go ahead, as long as it fits with the UK's climate commitments.

The Court of Appeal found that the government had not followed UK policy when backing the controversial expansion plans.

It said that the government had a duty to take into account the Paris climate agreement, which seeks to limit global warming.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51658693

Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future.
In China recycle bins with material recognition but also "face" recognition. Put the wrong stuff in and one is in trouble.

In Japan they adopted robot dogs and even give them a funeral when not functioning any more then use the parts to build new ones.
Apparently pets are responsible for 64m tonnes of greenhouse gases per annum, which is the equivalent of 13m cars.

Not by the obvious method.
There's a rumour going roiund social media that if there is sperm in the pool and a woman swims through it, she can get impregnated.
Think its as likely as the tales that kids used to tell about your can get pregnant by kissing.

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