Part of having a garden space is also recognizing that curb appeal adds to the value of that space… in other words, you want to show off your garden stuff to the world going by! One of the greatest ways to enhance your garden is to up the ante on the style factor for your home and garden curb appeal. Long story shorter, time to replace those outdated house numbers! We have a bunch of great tutorials on DIY house numbers for you. Making this a project instead of running down to the hardware store pays off in two ways… First you don't spend $20 a number! Second, you get something that represents your family and it's personality, not just some generic vinyl letters. (Ick!!!) So here are TGG's top choices for DIY house number signs for you to try this weekend!
Make this fresh and fun Palm Springs inspired house numbers sign from 'Popsugar'. Did you ever think to make an DIY address plaque with grass?
This DIY house number sign from 'Shades of Blue' is also a planter! Love the idea of making an address sign into a sort of window box too.
Here is another house number sign with a planter, from 'Ana White'. This was made from a simple cedar fence picket!
One last DIY house number sign with a planter from 'Lovely Etc'. If you love farmhouse style, this one is for you!
Make this modern house number sign with this tutorial from 'Little House of Four'. We love the texture she created on the sign itself, instead of just placing the house numbers on a flat board. Go check out her tutorial! BTW, this address plaque looks amazing on her farmhouse style home, so you don't have to have a modern house for this style to work!
'A Crafted Passion' made this house number sign from simple and inexpensive wood shims!
These modern house numbers are the perfect address plaque for a more contemporary home. From 'Curbly', this tutorial walks you through exactly how to make this address sign.
We love this more contemporary frosted glass looking house number idea. You can find the tutorial at 'Instructables', and it's pretty easy! Note: You can find the Lexan (acrylic sheet) at most home improvement stores, and they will cut it for you if necessary.
"Hit the nail on the head" with this easy house address sign project! Pick up a piece of wood of the right size from the scrap bin at the hardware store. Stain or paint if desired. Print out your house numbers in a bold font of the size you desire. Make sure to tape it to the house where it will be displayed, then step back and make sure it's large enough to be seen from the street. Now tape the paper over the wood base. Starting in the center of each number and working your way out, tap nails into place within the printed number. The closer you can comfortably space the nails, the easier it will be to read. Use a needle nose pliers to hold each nail as you tap it into place. Try to get them straight! When finished, tear away the paper. This look would look great on both a more modern home, or if you are creating a more rustic feel. The blogger who did this original DIY house numbers project no longer exists it seems, but we found a similar tutorial at 'DIY Network'.
This house number idea made from scrap wood by 'Kojo Designs' is a perfect example of great design with a small pocketbook.
Ending with an address sign idea perfect for all us gardeners… a flower pot house number tutorial by DIY Showoff.
Make sure you include curb appeal in your garden design, because it does contribute to your garden, and your home. DIY house number signs are an easy addition to that design that you can accomplish in an afternoon. While you're at it, dress up those front doors as well! See our post at OhMeOhMy on Front Door Makeovers! Oh, and if you are looking for more ways to dress up your curb appeal, try our post on DIY Garbage Can Screens!
LOVE! What is the font? It's perfect!
Hi Mary Beth! You will have to email the author of the project you are interested in to find out the font… Good luck!
Great ideas for short home addresses, but what about longer ones? My home address has 5 numbers….any ideas?
Great photos! Thanks for sharing. This inspires me to great something instead of buying numbers. I particularly love the flower pots. Thanks for the ideas.
Kathy, I love the house numbers with the inserts using a grass entry mat! Where did you buy those hollow house numbers from? Thanks!
I guess these were manufactured and sold for a while but I think they have been discontinued. We had to include them in the post because they were so cool. Inspiration for maybe someone to try and make themselves!
I would use a set of number cake pans; Wilton makes them and they are sold on eBay, amazon, and Wal-Mart!
I like your ideas! Any suggestions for single digit street numbers?
I think most of the ideas would work with a single digit street number. Especially the ones on a plank of wood or acrylic sheet etc.
I love seeing single digit numbers expressed with zeros in front of the number!


Makeup can either make or break your look. Knowing the right way to apply it can transform you gorgeously while mistakes can truly add years to your age. As we grow older, the makeup tricks we used to do twenty years ago won't be practical anymore.
By mentioning this, makeup mistakes for older women are quite a common struggle. Here are 5 makeup mistakes that women over 40 should avoid doing to maintain a youthful glow.
A number of mature women begin to lose their natural glow as they approach 40. In line with this, many resort to foundation and bronzers that feature orange tones in hopes of giving them a sun-kissed glow.
However, a foundation that's too Orange can be very obvious on the skin and may also oxidize after a few hours. To avoid this, make sure you choose the right shade of foundation. Look for natural ingredients since some chemicals cause reactions that result to a change in color after a couple of hours.
One common misconception about concealers is that they are meant to cover any kind of skin imperfections – including wrinkles. However, without proper skin prepping, concealers will only highlight your fine lines. Experts suggest using a moisturizer and serum combo first to plump your skin up prior to applying concealer.
Contouring is a great way to enhance your prominent features and define your facial bone structure. Murat Evin, Creative Director of The London School of Makeup says, "The art of contouring is that it enhances the structure of your face, so that it appears more defined. However, too much definition can actually highlight ageing lines that are better left concealed." This is why contouring with a light hand, along with proper blending, are required to achieve a natural look.
It is only natural that eyebrow hair grows thinner as we age. As strands of brow hair fall comes with age, it's important to give your eyebrows a bit of volume boost by using a set of brow products like eyebrow powder, eyebrow pencil and eyebrow gel.
Lip liners become your holy grail as you reach your 40s. The truth is, our lips begin to lose its shape and start to shrink as we age. You will start noticing wrinkles forming around your lips and wearing a lipstick alone can look messy. A top quality lip liner stops your favorite lipstick from feathering. In addition, it also helps define the shape of your lips and add volume.


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Phantom Timber Costs Taxpayers Millions
Posted by Dailan Pugh · March 03, 2015 3:14 PM
Recently released data proves that the $8.55 million spent buying back timber commitments from Boral last year was for timber that never existed and so will do nothing to relieve the severe over-logging of north-east NSW's public forests.
NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said that the evidence is that the supply crisis is worsening and sawmill owners will again demand that taxpayers pay many more millions for phantom timber that never existed and was given to the millers for free.
"This is on top of a loss of $11.8 million last financial year on the Forestry Corporation's native forest logging operations. The year before last they lost $15 million.
Forests 4 Ever
Posted by Susie Russell · February 05, 2015 10:23 AM
NORTH EAST FOREST ALLIANCE
POLICY SHIFT SIGNALS END OF LOGGING IN 2018
The end of industrial logging in publicly owned native forests by mid-2018, their management for long-term water yield and carbon storage and the completion of the 'world class' forest reserve system are three of the key goals of a revised policy statement Forests 4 Ever, issued today by the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA).
"The first of these is a major change in our policy. We cannot now support more industrial logging of our publicly owned native forests, nor can we accept demands that approvals be 'rolled over' for another 20 or more years," NEFA spokesperson, Mr John Corkill, said today.
The revised position is significant because it calls for a phase out of all logging of publicly owned native forests in the north east region of NSW by mid 2018 and explicitly rules out any extension or renewal of a Regional Forest Agreement or Forestry Operations Approval beyond that date.
NEFA says BORAL gives koalas a chance
Posted by Susie Russell · January 22, 2015 8:42 PM
The sale of BORAL's hardwood business, which is now being sought according to a report in the Australian Financial Review (21 Jan 2015) could provide a safety net for coastal hardwood forests in NSW, and the Koala and other unique native fauna that live within them, NEFA spokesperson, Mr John Corkill said today.
BORAL chief Mike Kane is reported to have said last year that the timber business, which provides decking and flooring, was under review.
"Boral has persisted with a flawed business model for far too long," said Mr Corkill.
"The blackbutt timber they require for most of their flooring and decking is just not available in sustainable quantities and they have been told that for over twenty years.
"The market into which they are trying to sell their flooring and decking is oversupplied with alternative products -most of which are significantly cheaper than BORAL'S solid hardwood line.
"The third factor is that the industry has relied too long on government handouts, even receiving $8m last year from the NSW Government for not cutting timber, and these subsidies cannot be guaranteed to continue indefinitely," he said.
A further chop was made in BORAL's business model when, in 2014 They lost their Japanese woodchip market because they could not get the Forest Stewardship Council 's environmental certification for their North Coast hardwood logging practices.
"These factors are long-term and largely independent of economic cycles," said Mr Corkll.
Boral's asking price for the hardwood timber business of $100m, was characterised by the Australian Financial Review as being optimistic.
The Australian Financial Review reported that there are few logical buyers for the asset, which Boral has wanted to be rid of for some time."

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Honda has donated two Africa Twin motorcycles to the Redondo Beach Police Department during a ceremony at the Torrance, California, Honda offices in late May. The Honda donation was made in support of the City of Redondo Beach Police Foundation, which will go to funding new technologies for the police department that aren't usually used for police work.
One aspect of the foundation has been to find better ways for the police to get around than their current motorcycles. Officers have been considering that adventure bikes, because of their lighter weight and agility, could make good police bikes. In light of this, Police Chief Keith Kauffman went to Honda with the idea, and Honda agreed to the donation after officers tested the Africa Twins.
To learn more about the Honda Africa Twin, give us a call at Basney Honda!


Ben Kuroki was born on May 16, 1917, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Japanese immigrant parents. With the onset of World War II, Kuroki and other Japanese Americans faced discrimination, and many were forced out of their homes and into imprisonment camps established by the U.S. government. Despite this, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor Kuroki and his brother Fred attempted to enlist in the U.S. Army. They were turned away from the first recruitment office due to their Japanese heritage, but eventually succeeded at a second office where the recruiter perhaps mistook their heritage or was willing to overlook it.
Although he was told that as a Japanese American he would not be allowed to serve overseas, Kuroki petitioned for months and was eventually sent to England with the 93rd Bombardment to serve as a turret gunner with the Eighth Air Force. Between 1942 and 1944 he participated in 30 combat missions over Europe, exceeding the normal requirement of 25 missions per airman, and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
After completing his 30th mission in 1944, Kuroki returned to the U.S. on furlough and spoke at Japanese American imprisonment camps to help boost morale. He then turned his sights to the Pacific Theater. If Japanese Americans serving overseas in Europe was rare, serving in a combat role in the Pacific, which involved flying in missions over Japan, was unthinkable. However, Kuroki petitioned repeatedly and eventually, with the help of Secretary of War Henry Stimson, was assigned to the crew of a B-29 with the 20th US Army Air Force. He flew in 28 combat missions in the Pacific Theater and was awarded another Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters.
Ben Kuroki was the only American of Japanese descent in the United States Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in the Pacific theater of World War II. Upon arrival, he was assigned a blood chit as part of his kit. This object intrigued me and I decided to explore its history.
Every airman assigned to the Pacific Theater received a blood chit like Kuroki's. A blood chit is an identification flag that carries instructions for locals on how to assist downed pilots. Each blood chit had the flag of local allies printed on the top, with a message below in the local language. Each one promised locals that the pilot was an enemy of the Japanese and that whoever rescued him would be compensated for escorting the downed pilot to safety.
Blood chits existed long before World War II, though they weren't always known by that name. In 1793 President George Washington wrote a pass to prevent mistreatment of a French balloonist ascending from Philadelphia. Americans who came upon the balloonist were to treat him with "humanity and good will, which may render honor to their country…" Blood chits came into more common use during World War I by the British Royal Flying Corps (later the Royal Air Force). The name itself stems from the British slang term "chit" or note. Some sources suggest that the use of "blood" refers to the physical harm downed pilots could experience at the hands of hostile local civilians. By World War II, the U.S. Army Air Force had adopted the practice.
Kuroki's silk blood chit is marked in Chinese, and has the flag of the Koumintang (Chinese Nationalist Party) printed at the top. In the center, a red stamp representing approval by the Chinese Bureau of Aeronautics certifies the chit. He carried it throughout his 28 missions in the Pacific Theater.
Pilots continue to carry chits today. For most pilots, the chit represented a hope for safety in the event of being shot down. I find Kuroki's chit interesting because of this hopefulness. Not only does it represent the hope of fair treatment in the wake of disaster, the chit illustrates the U.S. military's trust in a Japanese American pilot during a war against Japan. As the only Japanese American to fight in the Pacific Theater, Kuroki's service became a milestone in the fight for equality and fair treatment of all Americans, no matter their heritage.
After the war, Kuroki continued to fight against discrimination, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 2005 and Presidential Citation in 2008. He died at age 98 on September 1, 2015.
Jonathan van Harmelen is a junior studying History at Pomona College. He currently works as an intern at the National Museum of American History with Katherine Ott, Noriko Sanefuji, and Bart Hacker, with a focus on military history.
You may also also enjoy this post on the journey of another blood chit on the National Archives blog.


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In-person Support and Networking Groups
Home Facing Pancreatic Cancer Resources, Support and Research Pancreatic Cancer Support Groups In-person Support and Networking Groups
Connecting with other survivors, caregivers and loved ones in-person can be a wonderful source of support and encouragement for those dealing with pancreatic cancer. In-person support and networking groups offer opportunities for people with pancreatic cancer and their family members to share experiences with others. Most in-person support groups are guided and facilitated by a professional counselor, social worker or nurse.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network maintains a list of in-person pancreatic cancer-specific support groups across the United States.
While we do our best to keep this list up-to-date, it is not comprehensive. We suggest calling ahead to each group of interest before attending, as some groups may require advance registration or there may be a change of time or location without notice.
Cancer Support Community Arizona
Pancreatic Learn and Support Group
When: Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 360 E Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Website: cscaz.org/program-services/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Non-local participants are welcome to join virtually. This group welcomes patients, family and friends. If interested, reach out to Cancer Support Community to register, and make arrangements to meet with facilitator ahead of time.
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m.
Where: 5881 East Mayo Blvd., Classroom 3-102 (3rd Floor) Phoenix, AZ 85054
Contact: Raeane Veralud, MSW, LMSW.
Website: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/pancreatic-cancer-support-group-3/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group is open to the public and to ALL that are interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer. The group is psychoeducational and will have a featured speaker for the first half, and support for the second half of the group. Non-local participants are welcome to join virtually. This support group will be held via zoom. Please call Raeane for instructions and Zoom link invitation.
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network – Scottsdale Healthcare
When: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center 1st Floor Education Conference Room, 10460 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Website: uacommunitycancerconnections.org/content/pancreatic-cancer-support-group-virginia-g-piper-cancer-center-scottsdale
Note: This group is not currently meeting due to COVID social distancing measures. Please contact for more information about when group plans to resume meeting. This group welcomes patients and caregivers. Pre-registration is required, please call for more information.
Cancer Support Community – Benjamin Center
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Groups
When: 1st Wednesday of Each Month, 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: 1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Contact: Edlin Rodarte
Email: info@cancersupportla.org
Website: cancersupportla.org/programs/support-groups/
Note: Group is on hold as of 10/12/22. Patients and caregivers may call to be redirected to a multi-diagnostic support group.
Cancer Support Community – Torrance
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group
When: Third Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m.
Where: 2601 Airport Dr. Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505
Contact: Nancy Lomibao, MS LMFT
Email: info@cscsouthbay.org
Website: https://www.cscsouthbay.org/programs/weekly-support-groups/
Orientation: https://www.cscsouthbay.org/programs/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group welcomes pancreatic cancer patients and their loved ones. This group provides a space for sharing and learning from the experiences of others. If interested, please reach out to Cancer Support Community to register, and make arrangements to complete orientation prior to the first group meeting. Participants from anywhere in California are welcome to join virtually.
Hoag Family Cancer Institute
When: Every first Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PST
Where: Virtual – 1 Hoag Dr #41, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Contact: Diane Eadie
Website: https://www.hoag.org/community-education-classes/event-details/pancreatic-cancer-support-group/
Note: This group is open to people living with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones. Facilitated by an Oncology Nurse Navigator and Oncology Social Worker, the group will provide an open and supportive space to share experiences, questions and concerns. Topics will include coping, relationships, treatment plans, dietary needs, and navigating the healthcare system. This support group will be conducted via Zoom. Instructions to join the support group will be emailed to you once you have registered.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 5 -- 7 p.m.
Where: Virtual – Zoom
Contact: Allyson Wreede, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator
Website: california.providence.org/holy-cross/services/cancer/patient-family-support/support-groups/
Note: Group is meeting virtually. Open to pancreatic cancer patients and their loved ones.
Stanford Cancer Center
When: Second Wednesday of each month, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms CC2104 -- CC2105, Stanford, CA 94305
Contact: Patricia Racine
Email: pracine@stanfordhealthcare.org
Website: stanfordhealthcare.org/events/pancreatic-cancer-support-group.html
Note: Group is not currently meeting due to social distancing measures. Please contact for information about when group plans to resume meeting. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
University of California, Irvine (UCI) Medical Center – Orange, California
Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center
When: First Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Via zoom email
Where: 101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Room #1502-B, Orange, CA 92868
Contact: Melinda Acosta Black, LCSW
Email: acostabm@hs.uci.edu
Websites: http://www.ucihealth.org/events/support-groups/pancreatic-cancer-support-group
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. The group is for patients and caregivers. RSVP is requested but not required at least one day in advance. Participants are encouraged to join by video if possible, but can also call in if preferred. Participants from anywhere in California are welcome to join virtually, but group size is limited so RSVP to ensure a spot.
Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale New Haven Hospital
When: First and third Monday of each month, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: 35 Park Street, North Pavilion, 7th Floor Conference Room, New Haven, CT 06511
Contact: Edward Schwartz, LCSW
Email: Edward.schwartz@ynhh.org
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Participants from non-local areas are welcome to join virtually. RSVP by calling or emailing Edward to receive a Zoom invitation link. This group welcomes patients and their families.
Cancer Support Community – Delaware
When: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Where: New Castle County Office, 4810 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Contact: Erika Narducci
Email: enarducci@cscde.org
Website: www.cancersupportdelaware.org/event/pancreatic-cancer-support-group/
Note: This group is currently on hold due to low participation, but will resume if enough people are interested. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
Lee Health Regional Cancer Center
Pancreatic and Biliary Cancer Support Group
When: Third Thursday of each month, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Lee Health Regional Cancer Center, 8925 Colonial Center Drive, 1st Floor Conference Room, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Contact: Jennifer Snider, RN BSN OCN
Email: jennifer.snider@leehealth.org
Note: Group is a hybrid meeting for convenience. To share support with others fighting pancreatic and biliary cancers. Patients can contact Jennifer for information on the virtual support group login.
In Person: Building A, Suite 1001, Conference Room 1037
Regional Cancer Center
8925 Colonial Center Drive
Lynn Regional Cancer Institute
Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group
When: Second Thursday of each month, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Lynn Cancer Institute-Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion, 701 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33486
Website: www.brrh.com/Services/Classes-Events-Support-Groups/Lynn-Cancer-Institute.aspx
Note: Group is currently not meeting due to social distancing measures. Please contact for information about when group plans to resume meeting. Gastrointestinal cancer survivors and their families/caregivers are welcome to attend.
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Winship Cancer Institute at Emory, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1365-C Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Contact: Frank Eady
Email: frank.eady@emoryhealthcare.org
Website: winshipcancer.emory.edu/patient-care/living-with-cancer/support-groups.html
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Non-local participants are welcome to join by Zoom or phone. This support group is open to current patients, survivors and caregivers. Please RSVP.
This group is supported by the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
When: Third Thursday of each month, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Facilitator: Tasha Chasson
Email: tchasson@wellnesshouse.org
Website: www.wellnesshouse.org/program/pancreatic-cancer-networking/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Participants from anywhere in Illinois are welcome to join virtually. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
Cancer Wellness Center
When: Second Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062
Website: www.cancerwellness.org/participants-and-families/support-services-counseling-groups/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group welcomes patients, family and friends. Please call ahead to confirm meeting dates.
Northwest Community Hospital
Pancreatic, Hepatobiliary, Esophageal, and Gastric Cancer Support Group
When: First Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central Road, Radiation Oncology (Lower Level of Hospital), Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Facilitator: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C, 847-618-4968, kjensen@nch.org
Contact: Vanessa Grazian, 847-618-6660, vgrazian@nch.org
Website: www.nch.org/events/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Please RSVP to Vanessa Grazian to receive a Zoom invitation link. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
Oschner Medical Center -- Kenner
Neuroendocrine tumor and Carcinoid Patient Support Group
When: Twice a year, Last Sunday of June and January, 3 p.m.
Where: Creole Room (1st Floor of Hospital), 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
Contact: louisiana.nets@gmail.com
Note: Neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare type of pancreatic cancer, and this group is not intended for patients with adenocarcinoma, which is the most common type. Light refreshments will be served.
HopeWell Cancer Support
Pancreatic Cancer Support and Networking Group
When: Third Thursday of each month, 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Where: 10628 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
Contact: Teri R. Clayton, LCSW-C
Email: cancerhelp@hopewellcancersupport.org
Website: http://www.hopewellcancersupport.org/About-HopeWell/Hopewell-Happenings/Pancreatic-Cancer-Support-and-Networking-Group
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Adult family members are welcome to attend. Contact by phone or email for meeting details prior to attending.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: 3517 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Email: info@gildasclubdetroit.org
Website: www.gildasclubdetroit.org
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group welcomes patients, family and friends. A new member must attend a virtual (by phone) New Member Meeting prior to attending these groups. Call to schedule a New Member Meeting.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit – St. Clair Shores
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Clair Shores, MI
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group welcomes patients, family and friends. A new member must attend a virtual (by phone) New Member Meeting prior to attending these groups. Call 248-577-0800 to schedule a New Member Meeting.
National Pancreas Foundation
NPF Support Group – Michigan Chapter
When: Third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.
Where: Ann Arbor Downtown Library, 343 S. 5th Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact: Robin Winke and Mary Jane Espere
Website: pancreasfoundation.org/patient-information/pancreatic-cancer/pancreatic-cancer-support-group
Email: Michigan@pancreasfoundation.org
Note: Group is currently not meeting due to social distancing measures. Please contact Robin for information about when group plans to resume meeting. Please email prior to attending support group. This group addresses any pancreatic disease, including pancreatic cancer.
When: First Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 2500 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact: Kelli Johnson
Email: kjohnson12@umphysicians.umn.edu
Website: www.mhealth.org/care/overarching-care/cancer-care-adult/support-groups
Note: This group welcomes all patients, family and friends affected by pancreatic cancer. Parking is free and is available at the Hope Lodge Parking Lot. On occasion, this group will host a speaker for the first hour.
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Where: Piper Building, Suite 602, 913 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Contact: Sarah Johnson LSW or Jill May RN BSN OCN
Phone: 612-863-1704 and 612-863-7387
Email: sarah.johnson5@allina.com and jill.may@allina.com
Note: This group welcome patients, family and friends. You do not have to be receiving care through Allina/ANW to participate in this support group.
The Cancer Support Community – St. Louis
Ann Arenberg Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group
When: Fourth Monday of each month, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis, 1058 Old Des Peres Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131
Email: info@cancersupportstl.org
Website: www.cancersupportstl.org/get-support/our-program
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Non-local attendees are welcome to join virtually. Attendees exchange stories, treatment tips and share concerns about quality of life, intensity of diagnosis, nutritional issues and other effects of pancreatic cancer. This group welcomes patients, family and friends. Registration links and calendar available here: https://cancersupportstl.z2systems.com/np/clients/cancersupportstl/publicaccess/eventCalendarBig.jsp
James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
When: This group occurs monthly
Where: Luellen Patient & Family Resource Center, Room 1.701, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642
Contact: Patrice Rogers, LMSW
Email: patrice_rogers@urmc.rochester.edu
Website: www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/cancers/pancreas/support-survivorship.aspx
Note: This group is currently on hold due to social distancing recommendations. Please contact for more information and updates. This support group is for those with pancreatic, colorectal, liver, esophageal, stomach and other gastrointestinal cancers and their care partners. Please contact for time and date of next meeting.
New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center Perlmutter Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer Group
When: Third Thursday of each month (except holidays), 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Perlmutter Cancer Center, 160 East 34th Street Room 1121, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Jane L. Rosenthal, MD
Website: nyulangone.org/locations/perlmutter-cancer-center/cancer-support-services/perlmutter-cancer-center-support-groups-counseling
Note: This group is for both patients and caregivers. RSVP is required three days prior to each session. Patients must receive care at NYU to attend this group.
The Pancreas Center
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: The Pancreas Center, 12th Floor – Dermatology Conference Room, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Main Phone Line: 212-305-9467
Website: http://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/pancreatic-cancer-support-group
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group is for patients who are receiving treatment at The Pancreas Center through New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, their family and caregivers only. Refreshments will be provided for in-person meetings.
ProMedica Flower Hospital
Whipple Support Group
When: Meets quarterly, please call about upcoming meetings
Where: ProMedica Flower Hospital – Board Room: 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania, OH 43560
Contact: Nichole Heller
Email: nichole.heller@promedica.org
Website: www.promedica.org/flower-hospital/pages/specialty-services/cancer-services-in-sylvania-ohio.aspx
Note: This group is free to Whipple patients, caregivers, family members and friends. Please call for meeting information.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – Stephenson Cancer Center
When: Last Thursday of the month, 6 – 7:00 pm
Where: First Floor Living Room, Stephenson Cancer Center
800 NE 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Contact: Mike Linse
Website: stephensoncancercenter.org/Patients/Specialty-and-Treatment-Centers/Supportive-Care/Support-Groups
stephensoncancercenter.org/Calendar
Note: This group is currently on hold due to social distancing recommendations. Please contact for more information and updates.
Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley
When: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110, Allentown, PA
Contact: Noelia Lightner or Jen Sinclair, LPC
Email: jsinclair@cancersupportglv.org
Website: www.cancersupportglv.org/get-support/programs/support-groups/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Please call for Zoom link and registration information. This group addresses the unique needs and concerns of people affected by pancreatic cancer. Find support and information by meeting others who share your experiences. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Our Clubhouse
When: Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Our Clubhouse, 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contact: Colleen Dwyer
Email: octeam@ourclubhouse.org; cdwyer@ourclubhouse.org
Website: http://ourclubhouse.org/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group welcomes patients, family members, and friends.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Support Group
Where: Young Pavilion, Room 4031 Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-2497
When: Second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact: Anjali Albanese, LSW
Website: foxchase.org/clinical-care/conditions/pancreatic-cancer/support-survivorship
Note: This group is currently on hold due to social distancing recommendations. This support group provides patients and caregivers an open setting in which to share their experiences with others. Meetings may include short presentations by guest speakers on a variety of topics. The support group would be appropriate for patients just diagnosed, going through treatment or post-treatment.
Kosten Foundation
When: Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. – Noon
Where: Cordova Public Library, 8457 Trinity Road, Cordova TN 38108
Contact: Kathryn Gilbert Craig
Email: kgilbertcraig@comcast.net
Website: http://www.kostenfoundation.com/support-group/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Visit the website to access the Zoom registration link. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Pancreatic Cancer/Whipple Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Weatherford Conference Room, First Floor, 1441 N Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203
Contact: Nurse Navigator, Jenifer Mallow, DNP, FNP-BC
Email: digestivehealth@mhd.com
Website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-dallas-medical-center/medical-services/cancer-services/patient-family-cancer-resources/cancer-support-groups/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Patients and caregivers gather monthly to support each other and learn valuable information from guest speakers on a variety of health topics. Instructions and a link to join the Zoom meeting are mailed out to everyone who is subscribed to the emailing list. Non-local participants are welcome to join virtually.
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Cancer Center
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rebecca Sealy Building, Room 1.132, UTMB Campus (corner of Market and 8th Street), Galveston, TX 77555
Contact: Bonnie K. Webster
Email: bonwebster@aol.com
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Please contact Bonnie for registration and to receive a link to the meeting. This group has many members with gastrointestinal cancers, but also accepts patients with other cancers. The group welcomes patients, family and friends. They often host guest speakers on various educational topics as well. Parking after 5 p.m. is available in open lot RHT on the corner of Post Office and 8th streets. Use the access door on Post Office to enter the Rebecca Sealy Building.
Inova Life with Cancer
When: First Wednesday of each month, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fair Oaks Cancer Center, 3580 Joseph Siewick, Lower Level, Suite 005, Fairfax, VA 22033
Contact: Shairna Bluesteen, RN, shairna.bluesteen@inova.org, 703-391-4575; or Karen Archer, LCSW, 703-391-3691
Website: lifewithcancer.org
Note: This group is only open to pancreatic cancer patients. Registration is required. To register, please visit lifewithcancer.org or call 703-698-2526.
Tidewater Virginia Survivors' Support Group
When: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Contact: Vicki L. Friedman
Email: vfriedman120@gmail.com
Website: virginiacancer.com/for-patients/calendar-of-events/pancreatic-cancer-support-group/
Note: Group is currently not meeting due to social distancing measures. Please contact Vicki for updates. This group welcomes patients, family and friends.
When: First Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Contact: Shairna Bluesteen, RN, shairna.bluesteen@inova.org, 703-391-4575, or Karen Archer, LCSW, 703-391-3691
Phone: 703-698-2526 (For registration)
Website: www.lifewithcancer.org
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Non-local attendees from anywhere in the U.S. are welcome to join groups virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. This group is open to pancreatic cancer patients only. Registration is required. To register, please visit website or call 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Caregivers may join a Caregiver Connections group, but these are not pancreatic cancer-specific.
Educational and Supportive Workshop
When: Every other Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Virginia Mason Cancer Institute, 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Contact: Kathryn Swingle, MSW, LICSW, Oncology Social Worker, Hilary Turnberg, RN, BSN, Pancreatic Oncology Nurse Navigator
Website: cancerlifeline.org/services/support-groups/pancreaticcancersupportgroup/
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Call Kathryn to RSVP for on-site or Zoom conference call participation. This workshop is for patients and caregivers facing pancreatic cancer. Please contact for information on time, date, and room location, as this information is subject to change.
Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers Support Group
When: Every other Friday, 2:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Kari Hilwig, MSW, LICSW, Oncology Social Worker
Email: thresholdtherapeutic@gmail.com
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. This group is open to pancreatic cancer caregivers only. Registration is required. To register, please contact Kari at thresholdtherapetic@gmail.com or call her at 206-356-8547
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center/Georgetown University Hospital
Gastrointestinal Cancer Resource and Support Group
When: First and Third Monday of each month, 11 a.m.
Where: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Contact: Leonard Ellentuck, LICSW, 202-444-6288
Note: Please call ahead for meeting location details. This group is for patients, family members and caregivers of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic.
University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gastrointestinal Support Group
When: Third Wednesday of each month
Where: Gilda's Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562
Note: Group is meeting virtually due to social distancing recommendations. Please visit the website for Zoom registration details. This support group is for anyone affected by a gastrointestinal cancer. The meetings will focus around educational presentations and mutual support. Parking is free with validation.
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
When: Third Wednesdays every other month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., February through December.
Where: Froedtert Hospital Clinical Cancer Center, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Conference room M, Level 3, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Contact: Julie Moeller
Website: froedtert.com/classes-events/pancreatic-cancer-support-group
Note: Group is currently not meeting due to social distancing measures. Please visit website for information about when group plans to resume meeting. This support group aims to support, educate and provide a network for people who have been diagnosed with pancreas cancer, as well as their families and significant others.
For more information on support groups or for free, in-depth and personalized resources and information on pancreatic cancer, contact a PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager.


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NEC elections: STV – myths and reality
by admin Saturday 26 September 2020 Monday 28 September 2020
The introduction of the 'Single Transferable Voting' (STV) system for the election of the National Executive Committee (NEC) is no doubt an attack by Keir Starmer on the left. It makes it impossible for the left to repeat its success in 2018 and win all nine seats chosen by Labour Party members.
However, STV allows the left to put forward more than nine candidates without any risk of giving advantage to the right – in fact, it is tactically better to vote for more than nine, as this will avoid the risk of inadvertently increasing the vote of the right. On the other hand, there is a real danger of left-wing votes being wasted if left-wing members list only six preferences. More on this below.
Most importantly, STV allows members to rank those candidates who most closely agree with their political principles highest – without any danger of 'splitting the left vote'. There are a lot of left-wing socialist Labour Party members who are less than impressed with the political platform of the CLGA 6, the way they have been chosen and the political history of some of the six candidates. Our advice actually encourages those comrades to still vote for these 6, even though they might not have done otherwise. Contrary to what some in the orbit of the CLGA say, this is not a display of sectarianism by the LLA, it is exactly the opposite.
A) Election advice summary
The LLA recommends that Labour Party members rank the LLA 6 candidates highest (in whichever order – in fact, it is best to 'mix it up' a little). They have shown their commitment to our political platform, which includes the need to openly fight against the witch-hunt in the party and wider society (see all responses here).
Roger Silverman
Chaudhry Qamer Iqbal
Carol Taylor-Spedding
Alec Price
Ekua Bayunu
Steve Maggs
That they then rank as many left wing candidates as they can, referring to a voting guide to be published by LLA (and hopefully other left organisations).
That they also include the CLGA 6 in their preferences.
B) How basic STV works
To get elected, a candidate needs to achieve a threshold of votes called a quota.
The Quota = total votes divided by the number of seats + 1.
For 9 seats the quota = 10%
Voters have a single vote. But they rank candidates by preference, so that if their vote is not used on their first preference candidate, the unused vote is transferred to their second preference candidate. The vote will transfer in this way down through the ranked preferences until it is used on a successful candidate – or it is wasted if the voter has not ranked any further preferences.
First preference votes are counted, and if these do not lead to a candidate reaching the quota, then the candidate with fewest votes is eliminated and their votes transfer based on second preferences.
When a candidate's vote tally exceeds the quota, they are elected, and any votes they receive above the quota are surplus and are transferred based on the voter's next preference.
This process continues, with candidates being elected leading to surplus votes being transferred, or candidates being eliminated leading to their votes being transferred, until all 9 candidates are elected by reaching the quota (or all but 9 have been eliminated).
C) Some myths and misunderstandings we have come across:
"Voting for only 6 (or 9) candidates is the best tactic to ensure the left wins as many seats as possible."
The opposite is the case: If you do not rank enough left-wing candidates, you may waste your vote unnecessarily and increase the weight of the right-wing vote.
If you list a small number of candidates, but they are all eliminated and you list no further preferences, then your vote is 'exhausted' and is not transferred to anybody else.
If you list only six candidates who all get elected, your vote will not be transferred, but is again 'exhausted'.
In both cases, your vote could have gone to another left-wing preference, but it instead gets wasted and effectively makes the proportion of the vote for the right larger.
"Why are there three left-wing slates standing against each other?"
There are a huge number of left-wing candidates standing in the NEC elections – six of them are promoted by the LLA, six by the Centre-Left Grassroots Alliance (CLGA), three by Labour Black Socialists, etc. Many other organisations have made voting recommendations. The good thing about STV is that you can rank as many of them as you like, without any danger of 'splitting the left vote'. In fact, it is important that voters rank as many left wing candidates as possible, to avoid wasting their vote by failing to transfer to another left candidate (ie, if they did not rank another 'preference'). In other words, you can vote for the candidates listed on all three slates!
We say: Let's have at the top some candidates who will fight against the witch-hunt of the left. If they don't get in, at least the vote will transfer to some other left wingers.
"But the votes reduce in value if transferred, which is why we must give first preference to the CLGA 6"
This is false – votes do not reduce in value. Two examples:
1) 20 voters rank exactly the same first and second preferences.
10 votes are required for election.
The first preference gets elected, and there are 10 surplus votes.
Because everybody ranked the same second preference, preference 2 gets all 10 surplus transfers and is elected.
-> No vote has reduced in value. All 20 votes are used at full value.
2) All 20 voters rank the same first preference (Jackie), but 10 rank their next preference for John, and 10 rank their next preference for Jane.
First preference Jackie is elected with 10 votes. There are 10 surplus votes.
Count all 20 second preferences.
10 = Jane and 10 = John
Divide by 2 to get the proportion right for 10 surplus votes. That's 5 for John and 5 for Jane.
Just because the number of second preferences are divided by 2 does not mean 10 surplus votes lose value. It's just a calculation to get the proportion right for the next preferences when sharing out the transferred surplus votes.
-> All 20 votes are used at full value, including all 10 surplus votes
Take a look at the Hare-Clark method on the 'Counting Single Transferable Votes' Wikipedia page for a more detailed explanation of the above.
"But the 'Stats for Lefties Blog' says we shouldn't split the vote"
Some people have been circulating a blogpost from 'Stats For Lefties', which claims to show that standing too many candidates cost Fianna Fail seats in Irish general elections. They give two examples but they don't explain what they think those prove. The first example simply shows that more voters preferred the Labour candidate to the Fianna Fail candidates and so they were elected instead! The second example demonstrates the problem of exhausted ballots – but they try and extend the situation from a three-seat constituency (in an Irish election) to a nine-seat election. It is likely that Labour members will express far more preferences than the average Irish voter. If anything is likely to cause more people to end up with exhausted ballots it is spreading misinformation that they should only rank six!
The most telling thing about the Stats for Lefties blogpost is that the author hasn't put their name on it, and it doesn't include any references to articles that support their argument. We have looked and have not been able to find any articles supportive of their argument – though we have found quite a few that rebut it.
D) References:
A longer and more detailed version of this article is available here.
Dummett, M. (1997). Principles of Electoral Reform. Oxford: Oxford University Press
https://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/voting-systems/types-of-voting-system/single-transferable-vote/
https://www.labourcampaignforelectoralreform.org.uk/Voting-sytems#STV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_transferable_vote#Pros_and_Cons_of_STV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counting_single_transferable_votes
https://www.opavote.com/methods/ers97-stv-rules
YouTube video with introductory explanation of STV:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI
https://statsforlefties.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-single-transferable-vote-has.html
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00344893.2014.902212
COHAN, A. S.,R. D. MCKINLAY and. MEGHAN. 1975. The used vote and electoral outcomes: the Irish General election of 1973.British Journal of Political Science 5
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Earth's night lights as observed in 2016. (NASA )
Light pollution increasing around globe
By Marcia Dunn Associated Press
The world's nights are getting brighter. That's bad news for all sorts of creatures. That includes humans.
A German-led team reported last Wednesday that light pollution is threatening darkness almost everywhere. Satellite observations during five Octobers show Earth's artificially lit outdoor area grew by 2 percent a year from 2012 to 2016. So did nighttime brightness.
Light pollution is actually worse than that. That's according to the researchers. Their measurements coincide with a change in outdoor light. The switch is to energy-efficient and cost-saving light-emitting diodes. These are known as LEDs. The imaging sensor on the polar-orbiting weather satellite can't detect the LED-generated color blue. That's why some light is missed.
The observations, for example, indicate stable levels of night light in some places. This includes the United States. It includes the Netherlands. It includes Spain. And it includes Italy. But light pollution is almost certainly on the rise in those countries given this elusive blue light. That's according to Christopher Kyba. He is part of the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences. He is also the lead author of the study published in Science Advances.
Also on the rise is the spread of light into the hinterlands and overall increased use. The findings shatter the long-held notion. The belief was that more energy efficient lighting would decrease usage on the global - or at least a national - scale.
"Honestly, I had thought and assumed and hoped that with LEDs we were turning the corner. There's also a lot more awareness of light pollution." That's what he told reporters by phone from Potsdam. "It is quite disappointing."
The biological impact from surging artificial light is also significant. That's according to the researchers.
People's sleep can be marred. This can affect their health. The migration and reproduction of birds can be disrupted. It also disrupted fish. It disrupted amphibians. It disrupted insects. And it disrupted bats. Plants can have abnormally extended growing periods. And forget about seeing stars or the Milky Way. That's if the trend continues.
About the only places with dramatic declines in night light were in areas of conflict like Syria and Yemen, the researchers found. Australia also reported a noticeable drop. But that's because wildfires were raging early in the study. Researchers were unable to filter out the bright burning light.
For the most part, three places saw a surge in artificial night lighting. Those included Asia. It included Africa. And it included South America.
More and more places are installing outdoor lighting. That is due to its low cost and the overall growth in communities' wealth, the scientists noted. Urban sprawl is also moving towns farther out. The outskirts of major cities in developing nations are brightening quite rapidly.
Other especially bright hot spots: sprawling greenhouses in the Netherlands and elsewhere.
Photos taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station also illuminate the growing problem.
Franz Holker is a co-author of the study. He says things are at the critical point. He is with the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries. It is in Berlin.
"Many people are using light at night without really thinking about the cost," Holker said. Not just the economic cost, "but also the cost that you have to pay from an ecological, environmental perspective."
Kyba and his colleagues recommend avoiding glaring lamps whenever possible. They recommend choosing amber over so-called white LEDs. They also recommend using more efficient ways to illuminate places like parking lots or city streets. For example, dim, closely spaced lights tend to provide better visibility than bright lights that are more spread out.
The International Dark-Sky Association has been highlighting the hazards of artificial night light for decades. It is based in Tucson, Arizona.
"We hope that the results further sound the alarm about the many unintended consequences of the unchecked use of artificial light at night." That's according to Director J. Scott Feierabend.
An instrument on the 2011-launched U.S. weather satellite, Suomi, provided the observations for this study. A second such instrument was launched on a new satellite. It is known as the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite, or VIIRS. It was launched by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This latest VIIRS will join the continuing night light study.
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Why is this a bigger issue in some places, but not all places?
MinaM-
2/26/2018 - 08:41 a.m.
In my oppinion i think light is better than the dark so i think its good that light is taking over the world!
ImtiazA-
light is good i think? (-_-)
PaulK-2
This is VARY VARY VARY scary for not just us but for the animals because they wont be able to sleep or hunt.
SydneyG-6
Nights are getting lighter, and that disturbs many animals. It also effects our sleep.
SpenceH-
I think that light pollution is a very serious cause but the problem is irrelivent so people will not notice this problem.Light polution will afect all sorts of animals including humans.
KeatonG-
Light pollution is an ever growing event that disrupts wild life like fish,Bats,and insects
KarleeN-
Is the world even supposed to get brighter?Is it good for the world to be brighter?
AvaA-3
the thing i liked most about this text was that it gave me a lot of imfromation. for example like that when we cause light ploution, that we are causing the animals to not sleep, or travel . And when we leave the lights on for even a second we are add money to the bill that our family has to pay !
AudreyT-2
in my opinion I didn't really like this text because it just wasn't the type of thing I like to read. and it was complicated for me to read. and it kind of scares me because the part of it that I understood was about us having too much light in the night but I guess some people like this kind of stuff.
FadiM-
because not all places have the same rules and some places dont wana do this or that because they have freedom like U.S.A but Iraq has no rules and no freedom.


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Waratah and Luina Mapping/
Waratah and Luina Mapping Waratah and Luina Mapping
The project area includes the historic Magnet silver-lead deposit, the Cleveland copper-tin deposit, the Mt Bischoff tin deposit, numerous smaller mines and prospects and is a focus for current exploration. It also extends to remote and poorly known country in the upper Heazlewood River and upper Whyte River valleys.
This geologically complex region is a key area for understanding western Tasmanian geology. A probable Early Cambrian volcanosedimentary broken formation, the Luina Group, appears to have been obducted over the more siliceous, turbiditic Neoproterozoic Oonah Formation and Mt Bischoff inlier. The Luina Group encloses the Heazlewood River, Whyte River and Magnet mafic-ultramafic complexes; the latter two are being mapped in detail for the first time. Much of the mineralisation is related to Devonian granite, which new gravity data suggests may extend, at shallow depth, further north than previously thought. The new fieldwork has also identified reactive carbonate horizons in the Oonah Formation and Luina Group.
Project outline:
Fieldwork by two geologists commenced in December 2012, and due to climate, terrain and vegetation has been largely restricted to summer and early autumn, over two field seasons. Some new track-cutting, clearing of existing tracks, and remote area walk-in field camps have been required. Mapping was assisted by airborne magnetic and radiometrics and a newly commissioned LIDAR survey.
The existing Luina 1:25,000 map sheet will be revised and the Waratah sheet published in 2014/15. Several hundred rock samples have been collected for petrography and geochemistry to complement the mapping. A specific sub-project will define the geochemical characteristics of the Luina Group and compare it to Early Cambrian rock units elsewhere in Tasmania (such as the Crimson Creek Formation to the south), to help resolve some long debated stratigraphic problems. U-Pb ICPMS detrital zircon age dating work has been completed for the key sedimentary units at Waratah in order to characterise the provenance of obducted sequences.


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Hi everyone! My hearing was cancelled so I had the chance to squeeze in this review..I actually took this photos the week before they were sent to me. I am always forgetting to write my review on Elite Minerals too. Yay. Anyways, have you ever wondered how did UK cosmetics is becoming a huge hit online lately? Before, it was all about NYX! Now.. My gulay! Sleek, Beauty UK, Gosh and other US Brands like Milani! I envy beauty junkees who are starting now because they have so many options online!! I mean when I was in college there were only a few brands I knew of. And I have to save a lot to have my trip to Beauty Bar!! Now, there are a lot of affordable foreign cosmetics sold by online shop.s Ohh just make sure they are not fly by night shops.. ok?
These babies cost 400 pesos each.
When I got these lipsticks, I am actually afraid that the clear plastic packaging would look really tacky and I also have that weird feeling that the packaging is also flimsy! Guess what? I was so wrong. I think the packaging of this lipstick is one of the sturdiest I have ever seen. It feels quite heavy too. These lipsticks were sent to me by The Makeup Suite for reviews.
At first look, I was drawn to Annalise's Pink!! It looks so bright compared to the other two shades.
The pigmentation of these lipsticks are really good. I just need one swipe and it can give a beautiful stain/tint on my lips. However, the color pay off shows better with 2-3 swipes. The color is ultra bright but very wearable.
The scent is something I am not really sure of. A lot of bloggers say that it smells sweet. I do not feel that way though. For me it does have that lipstick scent but not that disturbing funky scent. I really cannot explain. Ohh now, I know why a lot of bloggers say that it has that Vanilla Bean scent. This was the scent described by Models Own to their lipsticks.
You might need to moisturize your lips well and apply loads of lip balm because these lipsticks can be a bit drying. Well , almost all lipsticks that I have tried are drying on my lips!
This is a very bright medium pink with loads of blue undertones. It is actually neon pink! Lighter than my Barry M shocking Pink. For medium skin tones like me, I think this shade is a bit hard to pull off. However, I apply darker shade of lip liner or gloss to warm the color a bit. I cannot resist wearing it because the shade is really unique. This shade would look best on fair skin.
I have doubts on this shade when I first swatched it. However, this one appears to compliment my yellow undertones more than the Annalise's Pink. This is a rich and bright HOT PINK! You can wear this during day time and night time as well. Amp it up by applying 2-3 swipes. Tone it down by patting the lipstick on your lips.
Do you know the singer Vitamin C? haha Raise your hands if you remember her! Well.. this shade reminds me of her. This is purely an orange lipstick. No red or coral undertones to this lipstick compared to Barry M Sunset.
That's it. What shade appeals to you most?
Models Own Lipsticks are available at the Makeup Suite for only 400 pesos!
Oh my gawd! I love all the shades and the formula looks suuuper nice!!!
My orange lippie loving self adores Orangeade! Annaliese's Pink also looks wow!
I'd join the giveaway kaso madaya since I won the Beauty and Butter one na. Hahahaha!


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Universal Studios offers excitement all year round. Whether you love rides, entertainment, the characters, or the food, Universal has become more than just a "theme park" vacation. A trip to Universal may also be the perfect gift! In fact, Perla from AAA was gifted a "cousins" trip from her grandmother, allowing 6 family members a week together in Florida. We sat with Perla to learn more about her travels, and this amazing present from her grandmother.
AAA Travel: What an amazing gift to receive! With the holidays approaching and so many people concerned with shipping delays, this type of present may be the perfect solution. How far in advance did you book your trip?
Perla: This was an unforgettable gift from my grandmother. She surprised my family of cousins in May, and we started planning right away. How could we not, we were all so excited! The six of us decided August would be the perfect time to visit Universal Studios, as a way to wave goodbye to summer, and for my younger cousins, a kick start to the new school year.
AAA Travel: Planning a vacation for Six is exciting, but also tricky. Did you use a travel advisor to book this trip?
Perla: We did! The six of us and wanted to stay as a group throughout the trip, and we also knew we wanted to stay in a Universal Studio resort. Our travel advisor provided us with options from pricing, distance to and from the parks, and reviewed available resort specific benefits. The advisor also helped book our flights, transportation to and from the resort and made sure we had adjoining rooms in the hotel of our choice. One of the things she helped us plan was the park tickets and express pass. We booked a package and chose a bundle that included the tickets, early entry, park hopper and the express pass. This was a big win for us, as there were two days where we went to multiple parks! It was worth working with an advisor to help us streamline all the options and processes.
AAA Travel: When it comes to stays like yours, travelers never want to miss a thing. Working with an advisor can help you ensure you do it all. How long did you stay?
Perla: We were there for a total of 5 days, flying into Orlando on a Friday morning. We jumped right in, leaving our bags at the resort as we went straight to Universal Studios. Our advisor recommended this early Friday flight because it allowed us to enjoy the parks, instead of sacrificing a vacation day as a 'travel day'.
AAA Travel: Had you been to Universal before? Was it different this time?
Perla: Out of the six cousins, four of us had been to Universal Studios before. There were less crowds on this trip, compared to my previous vacations. 10 years ago, I went to the park and all I remember was crowds. During that visit, it seemed like there was a line for everything, even the bathroom. I had experienced wait times as expected, but longer than I had been prepared for. This time, because the park was at a limited capacity, it was kind of nice. There were definitely people there, but lines weren't as long and you could actually find a seat at the restaurants.
AAA Travel: Great point. With locations, and even cruise ships operating at reduced capacity, travelers are sharing that this may be one of the best times to travel. What areas did you see?
Perla: Since we stayed in a Universal Orlando Resort, we were close to everything. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure were walking distance or a 10min ferry ride. Volcano Bay was about a 20 minute bus ride provided by Universal. In addition to this, we were right in the middle of Citywalk, with access to all the delicious restaurants, bars (only if you're 21+, please), multiple Universal Studios stores, and so many options for snacks you wouldn't know what to do with yourself. Because the parks were closing at 7pm on most of the days we were there, we would leave the park and get dinner and walk around Citywalk, letting the younger kids tire themselves out before heading back to the hotel. For the older folk, we'd clean up and head back out to Citywalk for some night entertainment as well. Our options were endless!
Of course, the main reason we went was for the parks. I was most excited for Jurassic World, as I've been patiently waiting for their new ride, Velocicoaster all year. Let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. Because it was a new ride, you couldn't use the Express pass and the wait times were 75-90 minutes at any given point. Here is a 'Perla Pro Tip': download the Universal Studios app and follow the wait times on the app so you know when to head over to the ride. This helped me a ton in planning how to course the park.
Because we were there for 5 days, we dedicated 1 day per park. With our extra days, we re-visited our favorite attractions. On our last full day, we woke up early to hit Islands of Adventure as soon as they open (there's no early entry for Universal Orlando Resort stayers at Islands of Adventure) and we streamlined straight to Jurassic World's Velicocoaster, which only had a 10-minute wait. In a span of about 25 minutes, we rode the ride TWICE! Hands-down BEST COASTER EVER.
Let's not forget that Universal Studios is home to Harry Potter's Wizarding World. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure was also a new ride and did not accept the express ride, so we did have to wait a bit for this one. Luckily, we found a sweet spot, only waiting 45 minutes when the average wait time was hovering between 60-70 minutes. This ride did not disappoint, let's just say it has a couple of good surprises. I won't ruin it for you.
The hidden prize for me, came in nostalgia. As I walked through the parks, memories of my family and our previous visits rushed through my head. With three trips under my belt, I have hundreds of memories across multiple family generations. I also can't wait for my fourth visit!
AAA Travel: It sounds like your hotel was in the perfect location. Where did you stay, and would you recommend this spot to AAA Members?
Perla: We stayed at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. It is one of the closest resorts to the parks and Citywalk, with just a 10-minute ferry ride along a beautiful river that flows through the properties. For those not comfortable on a boat, it is also walking distance through a nature walk with beautiful garden views and the same river.
We did get adjoining rooms. Our rooms were clean and the hotel was enormous. They have multiple restaurants on the property, and we treated ourselves to an Italian dinner at the resort one of the nights. They also have a Starbucks on the property, so we all started our mornings with a nice, iced coffee to kick start the day.
Portofino Bay is on the pricier side compared to Cabana Bay or Surfside Inn, but we chose it because of the awesome benefits that come when booking your stay there. You get a free Universal Express Unlimited pass, which is amazing if you don't like waiting in lines, early park admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and priority seating at select restaurants. Apart from all of that, its proximity to the park was my favorite part!
AAA Travel: Clean hotels are important, and you also mentioned shorter lines and less crowds. How else was your trip impacted by COVID?
Perla: The parks had signs everywhere reminding visitors to social distance, and hand sanitizer stations had been placed along all the pathways through the park, including the entrances and exits of all the attractions. You did not have to wear a mask while outside, and with the decrease in volume of people, it was easy to keep distance from others while walking. It was highly recommended to wear masks inside, whether on a ride or in a restaurant. We always kept our masks within reach.
AAA Travel: It sounds like the parks have made adjustments. How was your flight different from pre-COVID travels?
Other than having to wear a mask on the plane, which I don't mind, flights are pretty much the same. Our flights to and from Florida were completely booked, but everyone wore a mask and we had no issues.
AAA Travel: Did you have to COVID-19 test before and after your travel? Was the process complicated?
Perla: It was not required to show proof of a negative Covid test before or after for the parks or the resort, but we did take a test 3 days prior to leaving as a family precaution. The process wasn't complicated, we just visited the RIDOH website and chose an available appointment.
Perhaps the gift of travel is on your holiday shopping list, and AAA Travel is here to help. Let our travel advisors create a memorable vacation for you and your loved ones. Together with your advisor, you can find the best locations, most memorable stays, and unforgettable experiences. Find your advisor today.
For more information about planning a trip to Universal Studios, including packaged vacations and discounted tickets, please visit our Universal Studios section on the AAA website.


A visit to Thessaloniki, Greece uncovers a treasure with layers of history each as sweet as the indulgent honey-drizzled baklava piled up in its many buzzing cafes.
Thessaloniki is the Greece that not everyone thinks of when this country comes to mind, even though it is the second largest city. It's a treasure trove of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that celebrate its Byzantine, Sephardic Jewish and Ottoman history. Thankfully, they felt welcome enough to stay and left their beautiful marks.
Just a short hop outside the city is Dion, a fascinating archaeological site filled with ancient Greek treasures. Marble statues of Zeus and Aphrodite were unearthed throughout the region. See exquisite artifacts displayed at the museum in Dion that sits at the foot of the forest-covered Mount Olympus. Long ago ancient Greeks believed this to be the home of the god Zeus.
The city's diverse cultural landscape of mosques, churches and synagogues was destroyed by the fire in 1917. The 4th century Roman Rotunda was spared. It was once a mosque and today has the city's only surviving minaret.
The calming Agia Sofia is smaller and simpler twin compared to Istanbul's version. I sat on a plush, red velvet chair and craned my neck up above the altar where a mosaic of Mary and son hovered above. I wondered how many hours it took to painstakingly attach each tiny fragment of glass and stones to create such a glorious piece of art.
Churches are adorned with golden icons, shimmering chandeliers glittering in the dust speckled light. Orthodox priests, sing loving songs of devotion tucked away in the alter, eyes closed and arms raised in euphoric blessings. It's hard not to get caught up in the rapture.
The 7th century Agios Dimitrios' was once a mosque and returned to a Christian house of worship in 1912. Surviving 7th century mosaics of Saint Demetrius glitter in the darkened light. The exquisite nook off to the side is a beacon for the ill and weak who make the pilgrimage in hopes of a healing miracle, leaving small silver charms as token of their devotion.
A climb to the Ano Poli Ottoman neighborhood, reveals a warren of narrow lanes. The scent of bursting white flowers perfumes the salty air and nudge up against pastel colored Balkan-style homes. I'm told that the Ottomans built the homes close to one another so that their wives could peek out the windows to gossip with their neighbors.
A shimmering mosaic of a young Jesus, sans beard, standing near the river Jordan, gleams down upon me at the Osios David Monastery hidden away along a quiet lane. A glorious gift to the almighty from early believers.
As the sun snuck higher into the sky, I tucked into the Vlatadon Monastery, suddenly embraced by its cool interior and mysterious aura. Dark grey walls, seemingly covered in a layer of soot from years of spindly candles' smoke, created a blackened mask over the beautiful frescoes rising to the ceiling. Saint Paul is believed to have preached here.
The Ottoman era wall used to embrace the city. Now there are a few areas where the defensive structure remains. Take a seat to watch the cargo ships crawl their way through the Thermaic Gulf down below. The view is spectacular.
Dive into the history of this ancient land and see gold trinkets, beautiful mosaics, and statues all uncovered in and around Thessaloniki.
In the early morning hours, the area right by the Gulf is calm. Take a quiet stroll and stop by the statue of Alexander the Great, the Macedonia ruler whose empire stretched all the way to India.
The buzz in Art Deco-style Aristotelous Square's cafes is electric. Laughter and the clink of forks sound like Salonica's version of a symphony. The hazy water at the foot of the square takes on a pinky glow in the fading sunlight as Thessaloniki gets ready to welcome the night.
Plates full of falafel, salads with slabs of feta, and loads of decadent deserts will keep your stomach full. According to the grandmas of Thessaloniki, you must eat for your strength.
Food is a delicious reminder of all of those who have called Thessaloniki (known by locals as Salonica) home and brought along their culinary traditions. Honey, iced coffee (strong and bold and made popular during the Ottoman times) and spices are all on the menu. Cafes are on every corner, buzzing with chatty students. Make sure you try the Rox-chocolate-filled pastries- at Terkenlis, a Thessaloniki based sweet shop established in 1948.
Zip up to the top floor for a yummy breakfast of local treats while you admire the stunning view of the shimmering water and the mountains beyond.


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Directed by: Desiree Akhavan
Cast: Desiree Akhavan, Rebecca Henderson, Scott Adsit
UK release: 6 March 2015
Shirin (writer-director Akhavan) is a twentysomething Iranian-American bisexual woman, attempting to get a grip on the aftermath of her breakup with longterm girlfriend Maxine (Henderson). Akhavan's debut feature is an honest, hilarious and beautifully observed look at the things people do to distract themselves from their worries.
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L'Albatros L.70 était un avion monomoteur, biplace et biplan, développé par le constructeur aéronautique allemand Albatros Flugzeugwerke GmbH au début des années 1920.

L'Albatros L.70 était un biplan de reconnaissance biplace propulsé par un moteur à piston en V Napier Lion, et un seul a été construit en 1924/1925.

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Fashion majors can't be put into boxes, and this alumnus is living proof. Born and raised in Louisburg, N.C., Sydney Daniels is determined to make her name known around the globe.
Daniels graduated in 2015 with a fashion merchandising degree but was happy to explain what made her shy away from fashion and fall into writing.
"At the moment, fashion as I was experiencing it was not for me anymore. It was killing my love and creativity for it. I began to feel like I was conforming and that is not who I am," Daniels said.
She admitted that she always loved writing, but she didn't take it seriously until her sophomore year of college.
"I have always had an imagination. I started writing during my sophomore year of undergrad to combat depression."
During her undergrad years, she revealed how she would sit around campus and watch everyone interact with each other. To her, black people's representation in romantic fiction is not authentic.
Daniels was confident she could capture black people being multifaceted in her work. She also wanted to make sure underrepresented women were included in her art. After countless ideas and sleepless nights, she released her first book, Gold Plated Pieces, in Nov. 2015.
Soon after, in the summer of 2017, 'Cuffin', a book filled with short, relatable stories was released. Lastly, her third book, "This Is Love" released in 2018. Daniels continued to bring her imaginations to life and cater to her audience: The people who don't like to read but still love a good story. Her testimonials tell it all, as her fans love her work.
"The characters were relatable and I felt like I was on an adventure. I can't wait to see what story comes next," said Shana Wilkins.
Wilkins recently viewed a few of Daniels' books on Amazon which opened her eyes and soon had an epiphany to start her own cosmetics line.
While writing is also a passion for Daniels, she also took interest in butters and oils. Oilz-n-Butterz is a brand new, all natural moisture line.
"I have always been a fan of natural herbs, and I feel that many products lack the moisture I desire," said Daniels.
Daniels felt like mainstream stores/products weren't interested in her as a black woman. Overall, she felt out of place. This line holds a special place in her heart. Since, just like writing, it wasn't her "plan A".
"Before A&T, I initially went to cosmetology school. The goal was to open my own salon. Then, along came YouTube and the natural hair movement. Now, everyone can watch a 30-minute video and maintain their own hair."
But even though hairstyles were evolving, Daniels quickly adapted and found a way to exercise her creativity.
"Looking at the natural cosmetic industry, I realized there would always be room for products. Ones that can be used in both a salon and at home," she continued.
So far, Daniels 'cosmetic line includes body butter, lip balm, shower scrubs, and bath bombs, with more products on the way.
"Out of all the products, the lip balm is perfect," says Bianca Bullock. One of Sydney's first customers.
When asked who her biggest inspiration was, Daniels gave all glory to God.
"I desire to change the trajectory of my entire family. Every time I see my younger family members I get inspired. I want to create jobs for and revenue to my hometown."
She goes on to acknowledge the reality and struggles of being a business owner.
"Keeping the faith can be difficult. As well as effective marketing. In 2019, influence is currency." As most Aggies do, she continues to pay homage to her HBCU.
"I have always been a hustler. Period. But A&T plants hunger inside of its students. That hunger helped me survive. I will continue to break down walls, and I owe a portion of that attitude to A&T."
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Celia Imrie to open our new office!
Award winning actress Celia Imrie is to open the new office of national child health charity Best Beginnings on Thursday May 27th 2010.
Celia will cut the ribbon at 11am to launch a new chapter for Best Beginnings, a charity dedicated to giving every baby in the UK the healthiest start in life.
Set up in 2006, Best Beginnings works to change the unacceptable health inequalities that exist in the UK. A baby born in Birmingham is six times more likely to die in infancy than a baby born in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
Celia, who has a 15-year-old son, said: "I count my blessings every day for my son Angus. Giving our children the healthiest possible start in life is absolutely crucial. It is shocking to think that in this day and age, it could make a difference to a baby's survival if they are born in the north or south of the country. We are all born equal, and we should all enjoy the same chances from the very beginning. Best Beginnings offers this kind of encouragement, help and advice to parents wherever they live, and I am delighted to champion their excellent cause."
Best Beginnings has created a DVD for every pregnant woman in the country, and is developing the 'Small Wonders' project to help parents of sick and premature babies.
Also at the launch will be Sky Sports presenter and Best Beginnings Ambassador Charlie Webster, and up-and-coming actor Leon Ockenden, who was most recently seen in Secret Diary of a Call Girl alongside Billie Piper.
Leon is getting married in October and is having an unconventional stag party – he is taking part in a Best Beginnings London to Paris bike ride in September. Along with 10 of his actor friends, he is training for the three-day challenge by undertaking a boot-camp style programme devised by the super-fit Charlie.
Charlie and Leon will be encouraging the public to get on their bikes and join them on the ride to raise vital funds for Best Beginnings.
Leon said: "It's not the usual stag do, but you know what? I've been to enough bars and clubs in my time – I'd like to do something meaningful. I'm chuffed that so many of my actor buddies are rising to the challenge and a little bit scared at what Charlie has in store for us. I'm looking forward to celebrating my new beginning by supporting Best Beginnings!"
Our new office marks a new era for the charity as we embark on the Small Wonders project to create a DVD for the parents of premature and sick babies in the UK. We rely heavily on the support of individuals, so I'm thrilled that so many people are cycling with Charlie, Leon and I to the Eiffel Tower. Already signed up are midwives, our Patron James Sainsbury and people from all walks of life. The more the merrier – please join us!
During the launch Charlie Webster will be putting Leon through his paces and a short film about 'Small Wonders' will be shown.
The ribbon will be cut at 11am by Celia Imrie. Best Beginnings is located at 112 Mill Lane, London NW6 1NL.
For further press information please contact John Smithies on 07881-552297 / [email protected].
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Best Beginnings works to give every baby in the UK the healthiest start in life. We use innovative approaches to ensure families have the information and support they need to protect their children's health. For further information visit www.bestbeginnings.org.uk.
Celia Diana Savile Imrie (born 15 July 1952) is an Olivier Award-winning English actress. In a career starting in the early 1970s, Imrie has played Marianne Bellshade in Bergerac, Philippa Moorcroft in Dinnerladies, Miss Babs in Acorn Antiques, Diana Neal in After You've Gone and Gloria Millington in Kingdom. She has been described as "one of the most successful British actresses of recent decades".
Charlotte "Charlie" Webster (born 9 November 1982) is a television presenter. Charlie attended Tapton School in Sheffield where she participated in elite junior athletics and went on to study Language and Linguistics at Newcastle University. At Newcastle Charlie worked as a fitness instructor, amateur model and actress. Charlie is a lifelong fan of Sheffield United. Charlie is now a full time roving reporter and sometime presenter on Channel Bee alongside Tim Lovejoy. Charlie can currently be seen regularly on Sky Sports Speedway interviewing riders before and after races.
Leon Ockenden (born 1978) has played supporting roles in a number of television dramas since 2003. He grew up in the resort town of Looe, in Cornwall, starring in plays at his school before pursuing a career in acting. Ockenden is probably most notable for his performances in the episodes of the Australian/English television series Tripping Over in which he played gay wild boy carpenter, Callum. He appeared in the film adaptation of Clive Barker's Dread in 2009. Ockenden lent his voice and likeness to the critically acclaimed video game Heavy Rain, in which he played FBI profiler Norman Jayden.
Stags taking part in the London to Paris bike ride are: Leon Ockenden, Michael Dixon, Philip Bulcock, Sam Heughan, Ben Batt, Samuel Roukin, Rupert Young, Joseph Chance, Harry Lloyd and Scott Brooksbank.
The move to the new office has been made possible because of funding from the Tedworth Charitable Trust.


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William Brent Burns, född 9 mars 1985 i Barrie, Ontario, är en kanadensisk professionell ishockeyspelare som spelar för Carolina Hurricanes i NHL.

Han har tidigare spelat på NHL-nivå för San Jose Sharks och Minnesota Wild.

Burns valdes i första rundan som 20:e spelare totalt i NHL-draften 2003 av Minnesota Wild.

Säsongen 2010–11 gjorde han 17 mål och 29 assist för sammanlagt 46 poäng på 80 spelade matcher. Inför säsongen 2011–12 blev han bortbytt till San Jose Sharks, för vilka han skrev på ett femårskontrakt värt 5,76 miljoner dollar per säsong. Efter säsongen 2016/2017 tilldelades han James Norris Memorial Trophy som ligans bästa back.

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Vinnare av James Norris Memorial Trophy
Spelare som har spelat minst 1000 matcher i National Hockey League
Spelare valda i NHL Entry Draft 2003
Spelare valda av Minnesota Wild i NHL Entry Draft
Spelare i Carolina Hurricanes
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