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Saanichton Postal Codes
Saanichton city is located in British Columbia, Canada
You can search for the Saanichton BC postal codes by its streets and block numbers
Saanichton Area Code is 604/778 and Time Zone is Pacific (GMT -08:00).
Saanichton Postal Code - British Columbia
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The first three characters (alpha-numeric-alpha) of the postal code which represent a geographic area in Saanichton.
The last three characters denote a Saanichton local delivery unit (LDU). An LDU denotes a specific single Saanichton address or range of addresses, which can correspond to an entire small town, a significant part of a medium-sized town, a single side of a city block in larger cities, a single large building or a portion of a very large one, a single (large) institution in Saanichton, British Columbia, such as a university or a hospital, or a business that receives large volumes of mail on a regular basis
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Moab/La Sal, Utah
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Mount Tukuhnikivatz : 12,489'
2.75 Miles one way
Difficulty: Very strenuous, but not too long.
To get to Mount Tukuhnikivatz from Moab:
From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you reach Highway 46 to La Sal. Turn left or east down Highway 46. After driving about 6 miles you will reach the small town of La Sal, continue for about 3 more miles until you reach a dirt road on the left called "Two Mile Road".
Drive up Two Mile Road for a couple of miles until you reach Road "073" or "La Sal Pass Road". Follow this road for about 9 miles. Along the way, you'll have to drive through La Sal Creek. It's not very deep, only about a foot or so, but don't stop in it or you will get stuck, just barrel through it and you should be good. You will also probably encounter a lot of cattle along the way, these aren't the smartest creatures, so be careful. They jumped in front of us a few times.
Beautiful aspen groves will be seen on both sides of the road, and after a while it becomes like a mini rollercoaster ride through some incredible forests. See the video. Near the summit of the pass, you will see a sign that says "Beaver Lake" and "Medicine Lake", that means you are getting close, keep going toward Medicine lake, you'll then pass another side road that goes to a little ranger station and the trailhead to Mount Peale. Continue on past Medicine Lake and a large open meadow. There is a sign in front of an old wood fence that says "Mount Peale".
Meadow Route:
You can park at the meadow and begin, or better yet, continue down the 4WD road until you start to line up with the drainage on the east side of the southeastern ridge. There is a trail around here, but it's difficult to find. don't worry it's easy cross-country walking through aspen groves.
Either way you start the Meadow Route, you will want to work toward the eastern base of Tuk's southeast ridge. Route-find your way up the easiest way that you can find, it will be a bit steep and difficult no matter where you go, so don't worry if your route isn't easy.
Stay on the east side of the ridge until you get to the huge meadow hill up the southeastern ridge. Once on this steep meadow, the trail should be visible, if not jut follow up the side of the ridge until you reach it's spine. Continue up the southeastern ridge's spine to the summit.
Drainage Route:
If you drive further down the 4WD road (To climb up via the drainage on the west side of the southeastern ridge), you will find a subtle ATV track going up a grassy hill to the right. If you get to the sharp left turning switchback, you've gone to far. At the time of this writing the road was washed out about 300 feet from the trailhead. There was a difficult ATV sideroad to circumvent the huge gash in the road. Once you get to the grassy hill, just follow the easiest way up the ridge. There are many animal trails that you can connect together, to piece your route together.
From near Moab looking east toward Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Looking north toward Mount Tukuhnikivatz.
Little Tuk can be seen on the left.
Medicine Lake
Mount Peale, the tallest of the La Sal Mountains
Flys and Thistle, two things you don't want to invite to a party.
Giant Root Borer Beetle warming his back to digest the cellulose.
The drainage route to Tukuhnikivatz
The steep hills on the left (west) side of the drainage.
Magenta Indian Paintbrush, with South Mountain to the south.
Alpine foliage.
Nearing the eastern saddle of Tukuhnikivatz.
This is what you have to hike up.
It looks harder than it is, but it's still hard.
Check out the video of a first person view of the final 1000 feet to the summit.
This area is a very rugged place to try to exist.
Spring Azure Butterfly
Looking to the north toward Gold Knob, Grandview Peak, and Horse Mountain.
These peaks sit at the northern reaches of the La Sals.
It gets really steep right here, but it's not hard if you just look around,
there is a staircase made just for you.
Looking down below to the southeast to Medicine Lake
Looking southwest over Tukuhnikivatz and South Mountain toward Canyonlands.
Almost to the top of Tukuhnikivatz.
From the summit of Tukuhnikivatz looking northwest over Little Tuk toward Moab.
Looking south toward South Mountain.
Just west of the summit, you might find these Buddhist Prayer Flags
Haystack Mountain
Behind is La Sal Peak and Mount Waas.
Manns Peak
This peak or Mount Tomasaki would be a good middle peak to see the entire La Sal Range.
Looking southeast down into La Sal Pass Road,
at all the little lakes and aspen groves.
The Lake on the left is Beaver Lake.
Mount Peale.
Notice the trail, if you look carefully you'll see that it splits
when it starts up the ridge to the summit.
the lower trail is to hike up, the higher trail is to hike down.
Looking down the eastern ridge of Tukuhnikivatz toward Mount Peale.
The clouds were dancing all over the place,
leaving shadows and opening up colorful rocks.
The northern end of the La Sal Mountains.
Mount Mellenthin is the high point in the center,
Mellenthin is the 3rd tallest in the La Sals.
Mount Waas
Wildflowers on the eastern side of Tukuhnikivatz.
Looking up the ridge to the top of Mount Tukuhnikivatz
Looking toward Tukuhnikivatz
Looking east over Mount Peale.
Walking down the Tukuhnikivatz' southeast ridge looking toward South Mountain.
Columbine Wildflowers (Honeysuckle)
Indian Paintbrush
Aspen light
Mount Peale
Mount Peale and the turn off to the guard station.
The lush, dense aspen forests of the La Sal Mountains,
a stark contrast to the desolate red deserts all around.
Looking northwest toward Mount Tukuhnikivatz.
Notice the angled ridge, that's the normal route up.
Views of the La Sal Mountains from various points along the road:
La Sal Mountain Views
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ScreenCrave: Horror is probably the most subjective genre in cinema. For a generation, Psycho or The Thing from Another World were the scariest films they could imagine, for another they may come across as dull and uneventful. Horror is also a genre that proves the meddle of a director, as no other genre is so driven by what the audience sees (and doesn't see). But there are five films that still give me the willies, and I think they're the scariest films ever made. And if you're looking for something horrific for Halloween, these should do you right.
I don't know if I'd choose these five, but there have been so many horror movies to choose from, so five is tricky.


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THIS Waitangi Day, Jetlag Bar will mark the occasions with Kiwi drinks, food, music and a special screening of NZ comedy Boy on 6 February.
It's 1984 and Michael Jackson is king – even in Waihau Bay, New Zealand. Boy is an 11-year-old who lives on a farm with his Gran, a goat, and his younger brother, Rocky. Shortly after Gran leaves for a week, Boy's father, Alamein, appears out of the blue. Having imagined a heroic version of his father during his absence, Boy comes face to face with the real version – an incompetent hoodlum who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years before. This is where the goat enters. Choice!
The special Waitangi Day screening of director Taika Waititi's Boy is set for 8pm.
Watch the trailer
Steinlager Pure will be just one of the great Kiwi beers available for Waitangi Day at Jetlag Bar, along with Feijoa Fizz cocktails and Sauvignon Blanc from Hole in the Water wines.
On the menu is manuka honey glazed lamb chops with roast vegetables and a decadent pavlova to be served for dessert.
Oh, and entry is free!
Jetlag Bar
125 Cleveland Street
London, W1T 6QB
Tel: 020 33 70 5838
Go to the official website for full details about Waitangi Day at Jetlag Bar


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Why do we find the need to pretend everything is "O.K."? I don't know about you but whenever anyone asks me how I'm doing my automatic response is either, "Fine" or "O.K.". Often when things are quite the opposite. Is it because we don't want to burden people? Appear like a whiner? Or perhaps because we think that if we say it enough it will be true?
Anyone who has MS knows that on any given day things are NOT O.K. If the weather is changing our spascity kicks it up a dozen notches. If the weather is beautiful we do too much and then our stamina is gone for the next three days. Then there is the MS "Hug". I wish I could figure out what triggers that one. For me it's like a huge muscle spasm that wraps itself around my chest. I breathe trying to convince myself that I will NOT suffocate, while every breath hurts.
So what do we do. We take a pill or a shot for every symptom MS gives us. When they no longer work we simply change to a new "cocktail" of medication. Often the side effects of the medications are worse, in my experience, that the actual MS symptoms. So what's an MSer to do?
I try to keep a positive mindset. I try to get exercise. I try to socialize, and I try to focus on anything BUT my MS. I refuse to feel sorry for myself or give in to self pity. However, I often feel like Alice in Wonderland and darned if I don't have a creepy Mad Hatter.
Every journey starts with a single step. My journey started "officially" in March 2006. I started this blog six years into my journey, I often find myself amazed at how this disease taught me a lot....about me. I find the hot air balloons a perfect representation of my journey, with all it's ups and downs....I still soar.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Adventures in Wonderland
Posted by Kimberly at 8:42:00 PM
1 comment:
- Nat said...
Well done for keeping positive. I try to as well, but it is hard sometimes... especially when you don't know what your body is going to do next!
- April 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM
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Latest news are saying a little more about the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge/S7edge+ hardware as follows:
4GB of RAM
Two storage options: 32GB or 64GB
Both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will offer microSD slots (compatible with cards up to 200GB) and possess IP67 dust- and water-resistance certifications.
3000mAh and 3600mAh for the S7 and S7 edge, respectively (up from 2550mAh and 2600mAh).
Wireless charging time was revealed to be 2 hours for S7 and 2.2 hours for S7 edge.
SAMSUNG Exynos 8 Octa 8890, a system-on-a-chip based partially on an ARM reference design, and offering four high-performance 2.3GHz cores along with four power-efficient 1.6GHz cores (as well as an integrated cellular baseband modem, which will enable alleged LTE Category 9 throughput).
12 megapixels , coupled with an f/1.7 lens aperture was tipped as being especially capable in low light situations.


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IP Handheld remote control - 2.4" LCD and 2-Way Communications
Artistically sculpted, the gHR200 is a striking extension of the intuitive g! control system. It features all the function of a touchscreen packaged in a sleek remote weighing in at a mere 6.4 ounces.
Its ergonomic design feels at home in your hand with a meticulously balanced grip, always ready to go in its elegant stand. Instant-on means you are never more than nanoseconds away from full use, triggered by a built-in accelerometer that instantly turns on the HR200 when you pick it up. Integrated Wi-Fi and IR ensure access to both rich content information as well as speedy local control of TVs.
The real magic is how g! flawlessly integrates the 2.4" Active Matrix touch display with the hard button array for a perfect blend of feedback and control for fun or serious use. While you effortlessly channel surf, you can also check the status of your security system, lock and unlock doors, dim the lights, and adjust the temperature – without multiple or hard to hold, bulky controllers. The Lithium Polymer battery powers the remote for ten hours with the display on and 14 days on standby. A stylish charging base is included and keeps the HR2 in a handy upright position – and ready to grab-and-go with minimal storage space.
The HR200 is easily integrated into your installation. It includes 46 hard buttons to make media system operation a breeze, an efficient instant on Wi-Fi transceiver with remarkable range, and outstanding battery life. With innovative features like convenient multi-zone operation, an IR blaster for equipment you can't get an emitter to, home zone defaulting, and interface templates for all of the popular sources the HR200 is the one remote to choose for all of your g! installations. It programs quickly and allows for substantial customization. The HR200 will instantly become your favorite hand held interface.
- All the speed, response & graphics of a touchscreen
- All the ease-of-use, simplicity-of-programming & affordability of a remote control
- Controls all AV sources with metadata feedback for supported devices
- Controls security, lighting, and climate with metadata feedback
- 46 backlit hard buttons for common functions found on today's sources
- 2.4" AMOLED display
- Noiseless accelerometer for activating LCD or backlight
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- Uses instant-on 802.11g for communication
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- Compatible with all g! System Controllers
- Supports all drivers that operate on other g! interfaces
- Ships standard with battery, charging base, power supply, and USB Cable.
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- Screen size 2.4" diagonal
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- Colors 262K
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- Power Requirements 16vdC/1.87A
- Dimensions – Remote (in.) 2-1/4 W x 9-1/8 H x 7/8 D (mm) 57 W x 232 H x 23 D
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Postnatal exercises can be confusing to wrap your head around. While we know having a baby is a wonderful thing and in the early weeks the focus is mostly on feeding and sleeping, once you're in the swing of things, you may feel ready to get out and exercise, especially if it was a big part of your life before the birth. The key is not to do too much too soon, but how do you know what's safe and what should be avoided?
We called on Pip Black and Joan Murphy, founders of boutique fitness studio Frame London, to share and answer all the postnatal exercise questions that go through many new mum's minds. You see, the duo have pooled their expertise and recently launched Mumhood, an online workout platform for new mums and mums-to-be so they can workout anytime, anywhere. Keep scrolling for this expert guide to postnatal exercises, and the most important move you can start doing right away.
Q: If I want to get back to exercise, what should I be looking for at my six-week check?
A: It is so important that you leave your six-week check understanding how your body is recovering from your pregnancy and birth. Ask your GP to check for your ab separation so that you know what you're working with, and ask them to check any stitches, etc. If anything isn't recovering quite as it should be, you need to understand how you can help with this, but also this will affect what type of exercises you can start to do.
Q: Who should I be speaking to if I'm still not sure about my post-pregnancy recovery?
A: Book to see a women's health physiotherapist if you are still at all unsure. To put things into perspective, every woman in France gets 10 free physio sessions post-birth to help with her rehab. We don't receive this option as standard on the NHS (although if you push at your six-week check, you may be able to get some physio on the NHS). If this isn't offered to you, but you have significant ab separation or you want to ensure that your recovery means the chance of issues such as incontinence are less likely in the future, we would suggest visiting an expert, who can help you understand the current state of your body and help you with your rehabilitation.
Q: Should I get straight back into it or start with baby steps?
A: Little and often is the best way to start your postnatal exercise journey. Don't put yourself under any pressure to lose your baby weight quickly, especially if you are breastfeeding. You will see significantly better results long-term from creating excellent foundations, with a strong pelvic floor and deep core connection. The key to these exercises is little and often, so think about doing 10 to 15 minutes a day at least four times a week. This will be much more beneficial than a 60-minute blowout once a week.
Q: Should I be worried about ab separation?
A: This is so important! Make sure you're not doing any exercises that will aggravate any ab separation. Any exercise that causes "doming" (where you see a ridge down the centre of your tummy if you come into a crunch position) should be avoided. If you can see this happening, you need to take modifications on the exercise. As a rule of thumb, no exercises that work your "six-pack muscles," e.g., crunches, should be performed if you still have any ab separation. These exercises will cause the muscles to stretch further apart and make it much harder to get rid of your baby pouch in the long term.
We have lots of information on this on our Instagram, @mum_hood.
Q: When should I start my pelvic floor exercises?
A: Start your pelvic floor exercises straight after birth, and never stop! There's no reason you can't start your pelvic floor exercises straight after birth. You should really aim to do these daily, so pop some Post-It notes around your house, so every time you see them, you are reminded to do them. If you are finding it hard to know if you're doing these exercises correctly, you can invest in a device such as Elvie (£149), which links to an app on your phone to tell you if you're doing them right.
Q: What are the benefits of working out with a fellow mum?
A: We can't stress enough how important it is to find a class near you so you can socialise with other new mums. We have load of Mumhood classes on the timetable at Frame (four locations around London) where you can get a sweat on, meet like-minded mums and know that you're working out in the presence of an expert who can ensure you're performing exercises correctly. It's so much more fun (and more affordable) to join a class rather than paying for a PT. Our classes are designed so that you can bring your baby with you, so there are no added childcare costs.
If you're not based in London, check online, as there is likely to be postnatal classes nearby.
Q: How long until I can go back to high-intensity interval training?
A: Keep exercise low-impact for the first six months. Whilst you're still in your rehab process, it's a good idea to keep your exercise low-impact. This doesn't need to mean low intensity: You can still get a sweat on and get your heart-rate pumping; it's more about reducing pressure on the pelvic floor before you've found your connection post-birth. You can still attend HIIT-style classes, but take the low-impact option, which any good instructor will be able to provide. Another reason to keep exercise low-impact is because the hormone relaxin (which helps the ligaments relax during pregnancy and birth) is still present in the body for six months post-birth, or until you finish breast-feeding.
Q: Top tip for post six-months?
A: Once you're back to feeling like your old self and the pelvic floor is feeling strong, invest in a running buggy. It's such a great way of multitasking and fitting in exercise when you don't have childcare to hand. A run round the park whilst baby sleeps is one of the best ways to start the day, and once you've invested, it's FREE!
Mumhood Recommend 3 Post-Natal Moves You Can Try
Back Extension with Lat Pull Down and Swimming
These are both fantastic postnatally as they target the mid and upper back which helps to counteract all the forward-leaning movements you do when looking after a newborn (feeding, carrying, pushing a pram, changing nappies, etc)
Both exercises start in the same position, lying face down with arms and legs outstretched.
Keep shoulders down away from your ears and a long neck (continue to look down towards the floor), engage through your core by pulling your belly button up into your spine, and then use your back muscles to lift your upper body off the floor.
From here, pull your elbows down towards your waist, keeping your body nice and still (lat pull down) repeat five times and then return to start position. Aim for four to six sets.
Or, keeping your upper body nice and still alternate the arms in a swimming motion (Swimming). Try for 15 seconds before returning to the start position. Aim for four to six sets.
Thread the Needle
A great exercise to stretch around the shoulders, perfect for when you've been carrying a baby around all day.
Starting on all fours, hands directly under your shoulders, knees and your hips.
Start with your right arm, reaching it long and taking it up to the sky. Hold it here, to feel a great stretch across the chest, then thread this arm under the left arm, back of the hand to the floor, reaching the arm as far away as you can. Again hold this stretch with your shoulder resting on the floor.
Then flow freely from each movement to the other in time with your breath, breathing in as you reach up, and out as you thread the needle.
Shoulders and Chest Stretches
Another stretch great for new mums, who are likely to get tight chests and shoulders.
Start with a shoulder stretch, clasping hands in front of the body (you can do this sitting or standing)
Take your elbows out as if you were hugging a ball and let your neck relax down. Keeping the elbows wide, imagine that someone is pulling your hands away, and you'll feel a great stretch across the shoulders and back.
For the chest stretch, take the hands behind your body and clasp them. Think about your shoulders moving down away from your ears, and without letting your back arch (tuck your tailbone) reach the hands back and down. You can take this stretch a little further by standing up with your legs wide and folding forward, letting your head come towards the floor and pulling the clasped hands away from your back to create an even deeper stretch.
Online access to Mumhood for the Postnatal Phase 1 costs from £75 for four months, while Postnatal Phase 2 costs £80 for four months.


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Contact: Paul Henderson, (435) 719-2140
In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), we are requesting comments from the public regarding proposed entrance fee increases for the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Utah Group (SEUG). SEUG is comprised of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments. Such fee increases are being considered nationwide as a way to bring similar-sized parks into consistent fee structures. Entrance fees are used by SEUG parks for deferred maintenance projects, infrastructure improvements, and to directly address visitor needs. The camping fee at Arches National Park is proposed for increase in 2008 in order to recover reservation system charges.
Proposed fee increases under consideration are listed below. There is no change to the commercial vehicle fee, and children 15 and under are still free. Entrance fees at these parks have not been raised since 1996. If approved, these increases would take effect January 1, 2008.
We welcome your comments about this proposal. Comments may be sent to Group Superintendent, Southeast Utah Group, 2282 S.W. Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532 or posted online (by individual park name) at https://parkplanning.nps.gov.
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A 17-year-old — presumed dead by his parents and relatives — miraculously woke up on the way to his own funeral in an Indian village, according to a report.
Kumar Marewad was bitten by a stray dog one month ago and after he came down with a high fever last week, he was rushed to a hospital in Dharwab, Karnataka, India, the Times of India reported.
Kumar's condition worsened, with an infection from the dog bite spreading throughout his body, and he was put on a ventilator.
Doctors told his family that if he was taken off life support, he wouldn't survive.
The teen's family made the decision to bring him home and once they presumed him dead, they quickly made arrangements for his funeral.
"We had decided to take Kumar home after doctors told us his chances of survival were bleak once taken off the ventilator," Kumar's brother-in-law Sharanappa Naikar told the news outlet.
On the way to his funeral in Dharwad's Managundi village — about a mile from where the ceremony was to take place — Kumar suddenly came back to life, opening his eyes, wiggling his hands and legs, and breathing fast, according to the Times of India.
He was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital and put back on a ventilator.
"We suspect he suffers from meningoencephalitis, an infection caused due to dog bite," said his doctor, Mahesh Neelakhantannavar.
Kumar's parents told the news outlet they "need support for his treatment."


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Government entities in New Jersey that enter into public-private partnerships to help finance public construction projects are now required to utilize a project labor agreement (PLA) and pay state prevailing wages, among other requirements. Previously, P3s were only available to state and county colleges, but did not contain prevailing wage or PLA mandates.
The new law, Senate Bill 865, allows the state and its subdivisions, including counties, municipalities and school districts, to enter into agreements with private funding sources provided they follow the additional mandates such as abiding by the state's prevailing wage law and utilizing a union-only PLA for construction of the project.
Reprinted courtesy of Nick Steingart, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.


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Carlos Tabares, known as the Derek Jeter of Cuban baseball, is hanging it up this year at 42 after 20 years competing in Serie Nacional, the interprovince league that represents the best of baseball in a proud but grimly challenged country that still reveres the game.
Representing Havana powerhouse Industriales, Tabares played for five Serie Nacional champions — one more title than Jeter earned over 20 exemplary seasons with the Yankees. Industriales has retired Tabares' No. 56, just as the Yankees did their captain's No. 2 last month in an extravagant, only-in-New-York type of ceremony that amplified debate over who replaces Jeter as the "face of baseball."


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Level 1
If you have an interest in art and design and want to unleash your creative flair then this course will provide you with the practical skills needed to prepare you for work in the floristry industry. You will learn how to put beautiful flowers together to make designs and will work in teams to create seasonal shop displays.
Units include
- Safe working practices
- Basic floristry tasks
- Produce and maintain shop displays
- Assemble basic floral designs.
1 year - Certificate
2 years - Diploma
One day per week.
I wanted to do something artistic, practical and creative and also learn a skill that I could use in the future. I really loved doing the practical work especially making hand-tied bouquets - by the end of the course I was able to make bouquets to give to friends and family.
I remember making a punk styled hat for College Open Day exhibition – I liked doing that because it was different and we could create designs of our own choice.
The skills I have learnt in floristry will help me in any creative industry so I will have a wide range of choice for jobs.
Future Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the certificate can continue with further units gaining the full Level 1 Diploma.
Following completion of the Diploma, students can progress on to Level 2 Certificate or Diploma or apply for an apprenticeship fully preparing them for work in a floristry shop.
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A French and France lovers Event @ the Bobo GalleryThe Bobo PressPosted by Geraldine Thu, February 19, 2009 17:23:22
Yesterday in Stockholm, the French Communauty and the France lovers were @ the Bobo Gallery.
It was about of course the Bobo concept, the Bobo artists, the Bobo Gallery but ALSO the croissant, the cafés-terrasse, the oysters Fine de clair, the romantisme, the foie gras, the waitress who speak to you so unpleasantly, the plateau de fromages + red wine, the glamour, the language performance of the French people..........
Bref it was so nice and fun!!! Loved it!!!!!!!
Thank you for your coming.
For the ones who missed it, there is also a special French opening this Saturday from 12 to 4 pm.


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Dave's Auto & Truck Services is able and equipped to service and repair Heavy Equipment and Diesel Trucks.
- Fleet Vehicles
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- Also, Dave's Auto & Truck Services is capable of servicing heavy equipment at a remote location.
Drop your auto, truck, or heavy equipment off today and allow us to provide you with excellent service and repair. We look forward to servicing your car, truck or heavy equipment.
Dave's Auto & Truck Services serves the Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties and is fully equipped and staffed to get your equipment back on the job fast. From a basic tune-up, to a engine replacement, our in-house or mobile trained technicians will solve your service needs at your place or ours.


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Depositing to Online Casinos
After you have chosen an online casino, created an account, and maybe even played a bit for free, you will need to make a deposit of real money in order to take advantage of all the features the casino has to offer. This is often the stage where potential players become quite nervous about the security of the system. However, you should know that if you have chosen a reputable, licensed online casino, your deposit is protected by highly advanced security protocols and that your deposit will be completely safe.
How to Make a Deposit at Online Casinos
It is incredibly safe and quite easy to make a deposit into your account at an online casino. All of the best online casinos utilize secure software and encryption to protect every transaction so that the money is transferred without incident. Firstly, you choose a deposit method from the list of methods supported by the casino; some casinos even accept credit cards, though not all players might be able to take advantage of this. In that case, there are other deposit methods which can be used. In order to make a deposit, you enter your financial information and choose the amount of money you wish to deposit; your deposit will be available in anywhere from a few seconds to a few days, depending on the type of payment method used.
Popular UK Player Deposit Options
Players in the UK frequently have many different options available to them when making deposits with online casinos. While many players are able to use a major credit card such as Visa or MasterCard, these are certainly not the only ways to deposit money. Other UK services that provide high levels of security and convenience are available, and these methods of payment are protected by extremely complicated levels of encryption in order to enhance security. The following methods of payment are not only safe, but are incredibly easy to use and allow deposits to be made extremely quickly.
Major Credit Cards
Far more than any other payment method, credit card on the main way that Britons fund their online casino accounts. Most top UK online casinos accept Visa and MasterCard, with some offering payments through other cards, as well. If a player wants to make a deposit to an online casino with credit cards will find fiew advantages because there are no additional fees incurred when you use them, and since nearly everyone already has at least one of these cards, there are no extra steps needed before using them.
Bank Debit Cards
Of all of the payment options, debit cards may be the most secure and responsible. Nearly every casino in the UK accepts payments from the top debit card brands such as Visa Debit, Switch, Laser, and Maestro. Using debit cards at online casinos is a great option because they are processed quickly and are extremely secure. And unlike credit cards, since they are linked to the cash in the player's bank account, it is impossible to deposit more money than the player actually has in their bank account at the time.
Ukash is a method of payment currently with widespread availability only in the UK and Europe. Players can buy a pre-paid Ukash voucher from any number of different locations, as well as online. The voucher has a unique 19-digit code which and when the Ukash method of payment is selected, the online casino will ask you to enter the code. Upon entering the proper code, the funds will instantly become available in your account. One of the big advantages of using Ukash to deposit at an online casino is that it limits the amount that people can deposit to the amount of the voucher.
In the past few years NETeller has become one of the most widely-accepted methods of payment for online casinos in the UK. NETeller is like an electronic wallet, where users open an account with NETeller and then through various means such as bank deposit, credit card, Fcash, or bank transfer, deposit money into that account. Once the money is in their NETeller account, they can then transfer it directly to their online casino account. There are no extra fees for this, and the money is usually available almost instantly, read more about, visit our NETeller Casino Guide.
Skrill (Moneybookers)
Skrill, which used to be known as Moneybookers, is also one of the most well-known and widely-used methods of electronic casino payment. Skrill works exactly the same way as NETeller, is completely secure, incredibly fast, and most online casinos that accept Skrill deposit allow you to deposit with Skrill for free. It is also great for international use, as Skrill is available in more than 40 currencies and in nearly 200 countries around the world.


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An eye catching pendant featuring genuine black Spinel and Botswana Agate within sterling silver setting. Includes 18' in sterling silver snake chain. Authentic vessel inspired by a mystical and wise male Ilmu Khodam.
As always, I am happy to answer any questions regarding my unique jewelry pieces.
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Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery of goods, and 5-7 business days for readings.
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Exchanges are not accepted due to damages in transit, as this is not the fault of the seller. However, please reach out to me if you have a problem with your item. Special accommodations may be made if your item breaks on arrival or in transit, or if the you have any other issues with an item.
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Preaching the Gospel, Preparing a People
Most people assume that Jesus had long hair. After all, that's the way they've always seen Him portrayed in every painting, drawing or movie. That's the only Jesus they've ever seen. But are those depictions accurate?
The fact is, we don't know what Jesus looked like, because the first depictions of Him weren't done until hundreds of years later. Thus every image we've ever seen of Him is based on nothing but the artists' imaginations.
While we don't know what Jesus looked like, we do know that He didn't look like the common depictions of Him with long hair. After all, the same Jesus inspired the apostle Paul to write in 1Corinthians 11:14; "Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?"
In addition to this instruction regarding long hair on men, the Bible also contains circumstantial evidence that Jesus didn't have long hair. Perhaps the most telling is that when Judas betrayed Jesus, he had to identify Jesus by a kiss. That was the prearranged signal Judas had given so that the guards could identify Jesus. Why did Judas have to do that? Because Jesus looked just like any average man of His day, and they wouldn't have been able to identify Him if Judas hadn't betrayed Him with a kiss.
This incident shows us that Jesus looked like any ordinary, average Jew of His day; there was nothing distinguishing about Him. The messianic prophecy of Isaiah 53:2 (NIV) says of Him: "He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him."
The Gospels tell us that on at least two occasions Jesus slipped away into the crowds when people were trying to kill Him (Luke 4:30; John 8:59). He was able to escape harm because He was simply an average-looking man of His day and blended in with the other people around Him.
A Feb 24, 2004, Associated Press article reports:
"'Jesus didn't have long hair' said physical anthropologist Joe Zias, who has studied hundreds of skeletons found in archaeological digs in Jerusalem. 'Jewish men back in antiquity did not have long hair' 'The Jewish texts ridiculed long hair as something Roman or Greek.' Said New York University's Lawrence Schiffman" ("Jesus Scholars Find Fault in Gibson's 'Passion'"). However, it wasn't at all typical among even the Greeks and Romans, as plenty of statues and coins from the time attest.
"Along with extensive writings from the period, experts also point to a frieze on Rome's Arch of Titus, erected after Jerusalem was captured in AD 70 to celebrate the victory, which shows Jewish men with short hair taken into captivity" (ibid.).
Jesus wasn't the tender, effeminate man with a somewhat angelic appearance as commonly depicted in paintings. He was a carpenter, a builder, a man who knows the construction trade. He knew how to cut down trees and make wooden beams, to haul rocks to build walls, to construct buildings from stone and timber.
The Gospels make it clear that He spent a lot of time outdoors. He hung out with fishermen, the kind of characters who would never respect and look up to a weakling. Yet Jesus had 12 disciples who followed Him everywhere He went and who in time died for Him. They knew Him as a real man, not the fabrication we see in so many paintings.


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This Sunflower irrigates fields with sunshine
In areas with abundant sunshine during the growing season, as well as accessible groundwater, this low-cost solar water pump could be a great alternative to diesel pumps for irrigating fields and enabling more predictable yields for small farmers.
The Sunflower pump, from Futurepump, uses a solar collector and a steam boiler to drive a water pump capable of a potential daily output of over 10,000 liters from a well with a 10 meter water depth, and is simple to use and easy to maintain.
"The solar collector concentrates sunlight onto the water-filled boiler, producing steam which is piped to the engine. A cam attached to the flywheel shaft opens an inlet valve. Steam enters the cylinder and the pressure pushes the diaphragm piston forward activating the water pump and rotating the flywheel. The inlet valve closes, the exhaust valve opens and as the pressure drops and the flywheel inertia pushes the piston to the top of the cylinder and the cycle repeats." - SunflowerAccording to the company's website, the Sunflower, which costs about $400 to purchase, could be appropriate for certain sites, including those with clear skies and sunshine during the growing season, a shallow water table (the deeper the water table, the slower the pumping rate), a lined well or borehole, and a quick well recharge rate.
The pump isn't portable, so the risk of theft is minimal, and owners of the Sunflower could expect a recoup the cost in as little as a year (when compared to operating a petrol-based pump). The device is built around the principles of appropriate technology, and while it does need regular maintenance, it is a relatively simple design which can be easily serviced with low-cost parts.
"Designed with durability and maintenance in mind, it has no electronics, and is about as complex as a bicycle." - Sunflower
Find out more about the Sunflower, or inquire about purchase or distribution of the device, at their website.


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Tallulah has travelled to the wilds of the North to attend a performing arts college for the summer. Her grand plans of boys, shopping and stardom, however, are dented a little when she finds herself in a tiny village in the Yorkshire Dales with no Boots, but plenty of sheep and curious locals. Her teachers at Dother Hall are less-than-awed by her singing, dancing, acting and artistic skills, but at least she's making friends. And, even in the country, there is always the possibility of a first snog to be had…
If you're familiar with Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicolson series, you won't find anything very surprising in Withering Tights. Rennison has a new protagonist, in a new location, but the style of her new series is very much in keeping with her last. Fans are unlikely to be alienated by the changes but, on the other hand, after ten Georgia books, they are also unlikely to be very excited by more of the same.
Tallulah Casey is certainly a protagonist of the Georgia Nicolson ilk. Clever, witty and attractive, she is also awkward and insecure about her looks. Like many fourteen-year-old girls, her key focus in life is boys – or, more accurately, the quest to snag her very first snog. However, her too-long legs and distinct lack of corkers (that's breasts, for the uninitiated) seem to present the greatest obstacle to her goal.
As with Georgia (and her nose issues), Tallulah's body image is distinctly flawed, as becomes apparent once she begins to attract the attention of the local boys. Such authentic depiction of teenage insecurities and the inaccurate self-image that accompanies them is one of the greatest strengths of Rennison's work. Her teenage girls always read like teenage girls.
Tallulah is surrounded by a cast of similarly amusing characters, from the dry-witted local girl Ruby to the short-but-tough Jo. As can be expected from Rennison, there are also plenty of potential love-interests for Tallulah, some more ill-advised than others. Readers are sure to find at least one possible suitor to support!
My difficulty with Withering Tights lies in its similarity to Rennison's past work. While reading, I often found myself equating characters with counterparts in the Georgia Nicolson books. For many, the similarities between this new series and Rennison's first one would be considered a positive. However, after reading all of the Georgia books, I was ready for something new.
Despite its lack of originality, Withering Tights is nonetheless an entertaining read. Rennison is a master of the silly and the absurd and her latest offering provides all the fun and foolishness that her fans have grown to expect.


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News Page
January 2019
Last weekend our PAWS-GIST clinic www.pawsgistclinic.org.uk was recognised by Sarcoma Patient s EuroNet (SPAEN) www.sarcoma-patients.eu/en/ with an "Advocacy in Action" award.
The awards recognise projects that take action to improve situations, and fulfil unmet medical needs.
Thank you to Sarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN) for recognising our work, and thank you to Dr Bulusu, our team of specialists, Addenbrookes hospital and all of our fundraisers who have enabled this clinic to happen.
#SPAEN19 #Sarcoma #GIST #GISTCancerResearch #AdvocacyInAction
October 2018
Rare Cancer Patient Survey...
GIST SUPPORT UK is a member of Cancer52 who are an alliance of nearly 100 rare cancer groups. Cancer52 members have been approached by the research team at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, who are working on a European funded rare cancer initiative that seeks to find and develop innovative solutions to aid the current disadvantages rare cancer patients face. They are currently focused on collecting feedback on rare cancer patient experience with clinical trials.
The team has created a survey for rare cancer patients, anonymised and completed in less than 6 minutes, which will help them to get an idea of the real issues that need to be addressed.
To complete the survey please go to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JNSLVTL.
The information provided for this survey is to be viewed and used by The Rare Cancer Project, Oxford University for research purposes only. No commercial company has been involved in the creation of this survey. Thank you for adding GIST patient experience to this survey.
September 2018
GIST Support UK and our specialist clinic team PAWS-GIST at the Addenbrooke's Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces with Liferaft Group of America and world specialists as founding members of the International Paediatric and SDH-Deficient GIST Consortium.
This collaboration, the first of its kind by a European clinic, is so significant the news was announced by the former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, at a dedicated cancer summit in Washington DC held on Friday 21st September.
Paediatric, adolescent, wild type, syndromic, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (PAWS-GIST) generally affect children and young adults, and represent only a small percentage of GIST patients. Treatments that are available for GIST are often less effective for PAWS-GIST patients.
The UK members of the consortium include: Dr Ramesh Bulusu, PAWS-GIST Clinic lead and consultant oncologist, Dr Ruth Casey, consultant endocrinologist, Dr Olivier Giger, consultant pathologist and GIST Support UK/PAWS-GIST trustees, Jayne Bressington and Victoria Bassett.
The consortium's aim is to focus the best research brains in the world to find within three years at least one effective treatment for the rare children's cancer subset. The starting point will be to create a dedicated data sharing platform, a tissue bank in America to compliment the existing GIST Support UK National tissue bank in the UK, establish guidelines for clinical stakeholders, expand clinical trials, and speed up results. Strategies include educational programmes for healthcare professionals and patients and families worldwide.
Partners include: Boston Children's Hospital; Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust UK; Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Fox Chase Cancer Centre; Foundation Medicine; GIST Support International; GIST Support UK & PAWS-GIST; Huntsman Cancer Institute; Massey Cancer Centre; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre; Moores Cancer Centre UCSD; National Cancer Institute; National Institutes of Health; Oregon Health and Science University; SDH-RA Cancer Research Advocates; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Centre; Technion – Israel Institute of Technology; The Life Raft Group; and University of Bologna, Italy.
Dr Bulusu, who has been the consultant clinical lead for PAWS-GIST since its inception in 2014 said:
"This is an extremely exciting moment for us and has the potential to improve understanding, research and outcomes for those who have PAWS-GIST. When we launched the clinic one of our most ambitious goals was to improve outcomes for these young patients and hopefully, find a cure. By collaborating with specialists in Europe, America and elsewhere we are jointly increasing our chances of doing that."
Norman J. Scherzer, Executive Director of the Life Raft Group said:
"We have more than doubled progress for patients living with GIST with a major exception - paediatric and SDH-Deficient GIST. That is our unfinished business: Nobody wants to lose any more children."
More information on PAWS-GIST clinic can be found on our website at https://www.pawsgistclinic.org.uk/index.html
New Horizons GIST 2018
Last week, three GSUK trustees were privileged to attend a most stimulating and informative New Horizons GIST conference in Vienna on supporting GIST patients. Our heads are buzzing with what we learned and the people we met and we are working to compile a report so that we can feed back what we have learned to others in our community. We will have access to the detail, in the formal reports, text and presentation and slides from the organisers over the coming weeks but in the interim here are just a few thoughts off the top of our heads - in no particular order. More detailed and considered responses will follow later.
GIST is complex: We tend to speak of "GIST" as if it were a single condition, but it is not. There are numerous subdivisions, and repeatedly through the conference, speakers were qualifying their statements about treatment options, as being applicable (or not) to specific examples among these sub-types.
Patient support is complex: We were struck by how many of the most enthusiastic, hard-working patient advocates present were not themselves patients, but partners or other family members. It was also notable that many of these continued to put in considerable effort even after their family members had died. This is an heroic contribution on their part, for which we should be deeply grateful. The value of the support that our family members give to patients is widely recognised. What is not often acknowledged, is that the carers themselves need support – which may not be forthcoming. Just as patients' physical needs are immensely varied, so are their emotional needs.
Patient knowledge is important, and valued: We tend to think of the clinicians and medical researchers as the "experts" on GIST, but it's not as simple as that. Some of our GIST specialist speakers said to us, in different words, that "you, the patients, are the experts". Conversely, some of the patient support groups reported how by speaking to regulators and others about knowledge from their patients' experience, they had been able to complement and add to the formal body of scientific knowledge.
Collaboration/Partnerships are important: We often hear reports of "collaboration" or "partnerships". Just as real-world evidence complements and enhances formal scientific research, so there are many other forms of partnership and collaboration bearing fruit: between different stakeholders, between countries, even between academic and professional disciplines.
Data is valuable: One of the buzzwords of modern economics is that "data is the new oil". Indeed, the most valuable businesses today are precisely those who make their money from data. It is not however, the data itself that generates value, but what those businesses are able to do with it. In the short history of GIST, an enormous bank of data has been generated. The challenge now is to turn that raw material into usable information. During this conference, we heard several interesting examples of how some groups and academics are doing precisely that.
There is hope: For years, there have been just three lines of drug treatment available to GIST patients (imatinib, sunitinib, and regorafinib). In addition, some patients have been able to access additional products as part of a range of clinical trials - but to-date, none of these further trials have led to approved medications becoming available. That could be about to change. Some of the clinicians present were clearly and explicitly "very excited" about some of the products currently being tried as third and fourth line treatments. In addition to new and improved drugs, there are also additional forms of treatment potentially becoming available in the future. These notes are no more than the headlines – We will do our best to expand upon them over the coming weeks.
February 2018
A big thank you to Scotmid Co-operative for choosing to support GIST Support UK and the development of our National GIST Tissue bank.
Scotmid Co-operative are pleased to support GIST Support UK with a donation designed to help find improved treatment for all forms of this rare cancer.
GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumours affects both adults and children with approximately 900 new patients diagnosed in the UK every year. GIST Support UK is a small national charity that is driving research into improving the treatment available for sufferers and also educating people about the illness. The funds donated by Scotmid will go towards significantly growing a national tissue bank to store samples of GIST tumours which can then be sent to scientists to undertake further research with the ultimate aim of finding a cure.
The charity is a cause close to the heart of Scotmid Vice President Jim Watson, who was diagnosed with GIST cancer in May 2016. Jim said: "I'm incredibly grateful that Scotmid have made this donation to GIST Support UK. "This is such a rare form of cancer and the help provided by GIST Support UK is extremely valuable to sufferers and carers during what is a difficult journey to go on, especially when the outcome is unknown. "As well as growing the national tissue bank to help further research, GIST Support UK also provide important information for all those affected by the illness. There is a private online forum hosted by GIST Support UK where you can discuss your own personal issues and people can pass on useful information and timely reassurance."
Scotmid Vice President Jim Watson (left) pictured alongside Scotmid President Harry Cairney.
Jayne Bressington, Vice Chair of GIST Support UK, said: "We are extremely grateful to Scotmid for this generous donation to support our work. GIST cancer patients and their families rely upon us to represent their interests and our National GIST Tissue bank is a key part of the infrastructure we are building to accelerate research for improved treatments and a cure for GIST cancer. On behalf of the UK's GIST cancer patients, sincere thanks to everyone at Scotmid for thinking of us."
Scotmid Chief Executive John Brodie said: "We're pleased to be able to provide support to GIST Support UK and hopefully our contribution will go towards making a big difference and change lives. This is a very rare form of cancer and we hope that the donation from Scotmid will go a long way towards the development of the National GIST Tissue bank and help to develop treatment."
October 2017
Today GIST Support UK, the key charity specifically focused on combating GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumour), celebrated the NICE decision to approve regorafenib, a life extending drug, as a third line treatment for GIST cancer patients in England, ensuring that they have access to the same key drug as provided to patients in Scotland and Wales.
Nic Puntis & Jayne Bressington (on behalf of GIST Support UK) said:
"We welcome the NICE decision to recommend access to regorafenib as it offers greater long-term treatment options for patients with GIST. Importantly, GIST patients in England will now have routine access to this important treatment, joining patients currently living in Scotland and Wales.
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to review and approve regorafenib."
August 2017
GIST & Imatinib in the Times...
On 19th August the Times published an article on page 19 entitled:
This article by science correspondent Oliver Moody reports on the remarkable impact that Imatinib (Glivec) has had on the lives of many GIST patients and features quotes from our Medical Advisory Board Chair Professor Ian Judson and his colleague Professor Winette van der Graaf from the ICR and the Royal Marsden in London.
May 2017
UK clinical practice guidelines for the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST)
We are delighted to announce that the National GIST guidelines have been updated by the British Sarcoma Group GIST specialists and are now published.
A copy of the latest guidelines can be viewed here
April 2017
GSUK Chair Nic Puntis interveiwed by BBC Wiltshire radio in reply to BBC Report about the Cancer Drugs Fund.
March 2017
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Michael Sayers.
Michael fought a brave battle with GIST for over 13 years and during that time was a Trustee of GIST Support UK.
We are sure that many GIST patients and carers benefited from Michael's advice and support through his postings on our Listserve and through other International GIST online platforms.
God bless you Michael, you will be sorely missed. x
November 2016
Thank you Strathbogie Junior Agricultural Club!
On Wednesday 16th November we were presented with a cheque for £750 raised by the Strathbogie Junior Agricultural Club in Aberdeenshire.
Grateful thanks go to Anna Cowie and everyone who has helped to raise this donation. We really appreciate your help and support!
Many thanks to everyone who raises funds to support our work on behalf of GIST patients and to stimulate GIST research.
The Trustees GIST Support UK.
September 2016
7th SPAEN Annual Conference, September 8-10, 2016 in Warsaw, Poland
Once again, the community of patient advocates for sarcomas, GIST and desmoids came together for the annual Sarcoma PAtients EuroNet Conference.
This year, Poland was the host country, welcoming all participants with great hospitality and warmth to their beautiful capital Warsaw.
The three conference days were full of learning about medical topics ranging from pathology to liquid biopsy in GIST, to reconstruction after bone surgery in bone sarcoma and also about sharing experience.
This year SPAEN became an international association further to recent connections with GIST and Sarcoma advocacy groups in Africa and India.
Our Trustees Michael Sayers, David Falconer and Jayne Bressington were involved in the Learning, teachhing, sharing and a great sense of community that is always present at the SPAEN conference.
August 2016
Don't miss the deadline! - our first GIST Patient Survey closes on 10th September 2016...
Over the next few months we will be conducting a number of surveys which will help us to understand the current treatment landscape for GIST patients in the UK.
We are trying to gather as much feedback as possible on the current situation for GIST patient and are using an established survey tool to help us to do this.
To be effective we need as many patients as possible to complete our first questionnaire which we will close on Saturday 10th September.
Please help us to do this by clicking on the following link and completing the survey
Many Thanks
David Falconer
On Behalf of the GSUK Trustees
July 2016
Our trustee Jayne Bressington spoke to Cancer World:
"Shaping the future of cancer care" - an article about improving care for patients with rare cancers in Europe.
Read the article here
Last month it was the 7th PAWS-GIST Clinic, at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.
Please read the Clinic Report here
May 2016
GIST Support UK attends Cancer52 parliamentary reception to raise awareness of rare and less common cancers.
On 20th April Nic Puntis (Chair GSUK) & Jayne Bressington (Vice Chair GSUK / Patient Director PAWS-GIST, pictured left) went to Westminster and attended a parliamentary reception organised by Cancer52, a coalition of more than 80 charities representing rare and less common cancers.
The reception was hosted and addressed by Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), John Baron MP.
The purpose of the reception was to raise awareness of these cancers and highlight the need for earlier diagnosis. Rare and less common cancers together account for more than half of all UK cancer deaths – more than the 'big four' (breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer together) – and on average have poorer earlier diagnosis rates.
Nic & Jayne were invited because GIST Support UK is one of the member charities of Cancer52 and they are very keen to raise awareness and highlight the needs of GIST patients, to improve treatments and knowledge of this rare cancer that affects c. 700 new patients each year in the UK.
Jane Lyons, CEO of Cancer52, said,
"It was fantastic to see so many people affected by rare and less common cancers at the reception raising awareness of these diseases with their MPs. For many the speed of diagnosis is critical as rare and less common cancers are more likely than the common cancers to be diagnosed late, often in A&E, and this has an impact on one year survival rates."
Nic Puntis , Chair of GIST Support UK said,
"It was a pleasure to join Cancer52 at their reception and discuss such an important issue. We need to improve the early diagnosis and treatment of cancers, particularly rare and less common cancers such as GIST."
April 2016
GSUK Research Update
In 2012 GIST Support UK granted £20,000 funding to Professor Ian Judson and his team at the Royal Marsden for a research project.
This project aimed to collect tissue samples stored in hospital pathology departments for GIST patients who had been treated at the Marsden over previous years and then to retrospectively undertake mutational analysis of all the samples.
At the outset it was envisaged that this would provide data about the type of GIST, treatments given and subsequent pathways for c.300 patients. It has taken an enormous effort to track and retrieve the samples and then undertake mutational analysis for what has ended up being 550 patients.
Professor Judson is excited to report that with GIST Support UK's help, he and his team have now managed, to "accumulate a database of clinical and mutational analysis information on 550 GIST patients". This material will form the basis for a research project, in collaboration with other groups, looking at the incidence and prevalence of different mutational subtypes and their influence on response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors and the development of resistance.
The results of this research will provide valuable insights which may influence future treatment approaches and is the basis for some very informative further GIST research.
Thank you to all of our supporters for helping to raise the funds that have made this work possible!
Ride London 2016
We still have one place available. Go to our Fundraising page for more details.
September 2015
Regorafenib remains on the CDF in England for GIST patients
As you may already be aware, great news was released on Friday 4th September that Regorafenib has remained on the NHS England Cancer Drug Fund List for GIST patients, having stayed above the threshold for inclusion on the CDF, further to the second phase of review.
At the patient organisation briefing in Whitehall this morning, we were advised that the plan is for there to be a new style of Cancer Drug fund that will become operational in April 2016. We understand that the new system will also include reforms to the NICE process to allow greater flexibility for the use of cancer drugs.
A public consultation regarding the new proposed system will be opened sometime this month.
Sincere thanks to everyone who has supported our campaign for the retention of regorafenib for GIST patients.
We will update you when we hear that the public consultation about the new system is open.
August 2015
PAWS-GIST - Clinic 5
click here to read about the latest clinic news...
July 2015
20th July 2015
We are delighted to report that Regorafenib has been recommended for use within NHS Wales for GIST
This means that within three months of Ministerial approval (issued July 2015), regorafenib will be routinely available in the NHS across Wales.
A fantastic outcome for GIST patients in Wales!
June 2015
23rd June - #100,000voices e-petition delivered to No. 10 Downing Street
Sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us with the call to retain regorafenib on the Cancer Drugs fund for GIST patients.
Yesterday was our appointment with No. 10 Downing Street to deliver our #100,000voices e-petition containing 103,841 signatures supporting retention of regorafenib for GIST patients in England.
We were joined by MP's representing constituents and supporters, from around the UK at No.10 and afterwards at our meeting in The Palace of Westminster. Many thanks to everyone who has supported us throughout this campaign!
21 MP's have signed the Early Day Motion raised by James Gray MP calling for regorafenib to remain accessible for GIST patients. Please bring this to the attention of your MP and ask them to sign (link below).
Our voices have been delivered and we hope they will continue to be heard!
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We are delivering our #100,000voices petition to No. 10 Downing Steet - Please come and join us!
We are very excited to announce that we will be delivering our 100,000 voices e-petition to No. 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 23rd June 2015, 3.00 pm.
We are hoping that MP's who have supported our campaign will be able to join us inside the gates to Downing Street along with journalists.
It will be great if you can also come along to cheer us on!
You may like to make a day of it and visit the Houses of Parliament. You can visit the public galleries of either House of Parliament, or the Westminster Hall Chamber, at any time when they are in session. Entry is free and does not have to be arranged in advance – use the main Cromwell Green visitor entrance to the Palace of Westminster
If your MP was helpful during the campaign please can you send them an invitation to join us by using THIS INVITATION
We are hoping that this event will bring together senior GIST specialists in the NHS and charity sector with MPs to discuss our shared ambitions and for GIST cancer patients to have access to regorafenib via the cancer drug fund and any system that replaces it.
If you and/or your MP are able to attend, please RSVP to email@example.com
Looking forward to a great day!
New NHS England Cancer Drug Fund consultation - Closing date 18th June 2015
Please respond to this public consultation on behalf of GIST Patients
The Cancer Drug Fund rules (otherwise known as the Standard Operating procedure or SOP) are currently under review and some changes are being proposed.
Having reviewed the proposed changes we are concerned that they are ambiguous and that if they are not modified will result in regorafenib failing the criteria to stay on the cancer drug fund when there is another review.
This is a public consultation, so please click on the following link and respond to the consultation questions. GIST patient, Carer, Clinician and supporter views are vital for the right decision to be made.
We have prepared some example responses in this document for you to use.
The following link will take you to the online consultation:
We are very keen to work with NHS England to find a sustainable way for rare cancer patients to access treatments.
Please ask everyone that you know to complete the online consultation questionnaire expressing their views on these changes before 18th June.
This is equally as important as when you signed our e-petition. Not doing this could potentially reverse the hard work done to get Regorafinib back on the CDF!!.
May 2015
23rd May 2015 - We are absolutely delighted to report that Regorafenib is now officially back on the cancer drugs fund for GIST patients in England.
This is fantastic news and we would like to thank everyone who contributed to this decision:
- our fantastic #100,000voices team including William Bassett and the team at TMW.
- our Clinicians in particular Professor Ian Judson And Dr Ramesh Bulusu
- everyone who supported our #100,000voices campaign
- Bayer
- everyone who helped by contacting MP's and media contacts. and of course
- special thanks to NHS England and the Cancer Drug Fund panel for agreeing to retain Regorafenib for GIST patients.
On behalf of GIST patients in England THANK YOU for making the best decision.
April 2015
regorafenib (Stivarga®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.
regorafenib has been approved in Scotland for treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who have progressed on or are intolerant to prior treatment with imatinib and sunitinib.
This advice takes account of the benefits of a Patient Access Scheme (PAS) that improves the cost-effectiveness of regorafenib and is contingent upon the continuing availability of the PAS in NHS Scotland or a list price that is equivalent or lower.
This advice takes account of the views from a Patient and Clinician Engagement (PACE) meeting.
The link below takes you to more detail on the Scottish Medicines website:
Richard Bassett and Tori Jane's labour party candidate Sally Keeble, organised a meeting with Andy Burnham (Shadow Secretary of State for Health) as he visited Northampton.
Richard was otherwise engaged at a consultation with Professor Judson so Jayne Bressington, Vice Chair of GIST Support UK was asked to discuss Richard's situation and our #100000voices campaign calling for retention of regorafenib on the Cancer Drugs Fund for GIST patients.Andy was very understanding and keen to help. He will be writing to senior members of the NHS to support our campaign.
Also today Vicky Rockingham appeared on a new ITV show called O'Brien and participated in a debate about NHS expenditure. Thankyou for representing our needs to ably Vicky. You did us proud!
March 2015
Jayne Bressington, vice chair of GIST Support UK (http://www.gistsupportuk.com/), talks to BBC Radio Humberside about the government's plans to stop funding for the rare cancer drug Regorafenib. The petition to stop these cuts has gained 100,000+ signatures and we are now calling on everyone to write to their local parliamentary candidates ahead of this year's election.
GIST Support UK's #100000voices campain hits target - 18th March 2015
Our #100000voices campaign beat the target number yesterday and currently stands at 101,304!
We are still working to re-instate regorafenib to the CDF for GIST patients but this initial milestone has now been achieved.
Thank you for all your support!
GIST Support UK Launches Media Campaign to Reinstate Regorafenib to the Cancer Drugs Fund...
Please sign & share our e-petition
We need 100,000 signatures. #100,000voices
We are trying to get 100,000 signatures on our e-petition to get regorafenib re-instated to the cancer drugs fund. Click here to sign the petition and add your voice.
Please take two quick minutes to add your voice to the petition and become one of the #100000voices?
Doing so will help keep the life-saving drug Regorafenib available and ensure that those with rare cancer get a fair hearing.
Please Print and display our poster...
Dr Ramesh Bulusu - Interview discussing Regorafenib and GIST
In the News....
The Mail on Sunday - Health correspondent Stephen Adams' report about Regorafenib...
Vicky Rockigham and Richard Bassett (above) were interviewed by the daily Mail and their story reported on Sunday 1st March.
Read the full story here
Picture Courtesy of Mail on Sunday and Matthew Pover
In the News...
Jemma Mitchell featured in a BBC South News report about regorafenib being cut from the CDF for GIST patients...
Many thanks to Jemma Mitchell for bravely sharing her feelings about what having regorafenib cut from the cancer drugs fund means to her and other GIST patients, during an interview with BBC South.
'Pictures courtesy of BBC South Today'
Press Release
UKTV announces GIST Support UK as its Charity of the Year 2015
UKTV staff to cycle from London to Versailles in new charitable challenge
London, Tuesday 27 January 2015 –
Award-winning media company, UKTV, announced today that GIST Support UK has been voted by staff as the company's Charity of the Year for 2015.
GIST (GastroIntestinal Stromal Tumour) is a rare form of cancer that affects both adults and children, and around 900 new patients are diagnosed every year in the UK. GIST Support UK is a small charity which provides support to patients and their families.
It is run by volunteer trustees and the charity encourages research into GIST cancer and works to improve patient care. More information can be found at www.gistsupportuk.com.
This year, UKTV's tenacious fundraisers will be raising money for the charity by competing in a new cycle challenge, which will cover 300km from London to Versailles. Bake sales, pub quizzes and more sporting activities are also on the agenda, with every penny raised going to GIST Support UK.
UKTV's CEO Darren Childs said, "I'm extremely proud of the commitment UKTV staff show each year to supporting the company's elected charity and last year we doubled our target amount to raise a record £75,000. I'm in no doubt that UKTV's dedicated fundraisers will once again meet every challenge set during 2015 to raise as much money as possible for GIST Support UK."
Jayne Bressington, Vice Chair GIST Support UK & Patient Director of the PAWS-GIST Initiative, added, "The Trustees of GIST Support UK are excited and honoured to have been chosen as UKTV's Charity of the Year. Fundraising is vital to instigate GIST cancer research projects and we hope that with UKTV's support we can raise both funds and awareness of this rare cancer, throughout the UK. Our search to improve treatments and find a cure for GIST cancer is ongoing. Thank you UKTV for joining and supporting the mission!"
UKTV's Charity of the Year campaign forms part of the company's CSR strategy which gives staff the opportunity to nominate charities close to their heart which are then put to a company-wide vote. Last year UKTV smashed through its fundraising target of £30,000 to raise £75,000 for children's charity COSMIC through various fundraising initiatives, including a triathlon which over half of UKTV's workforce took part in.
March 19th 2014
Fundraising News.
On 13th April Robert Beale is running the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of Gist Support UK.
To Donate and wish him all the best visit the following link.
December 19th 2013
Scottish Sarcoma Network
Patients who are interested, are welcome to attend any of the Sarcoma education days, which you can see on the Scottish Sarcoma Network website.
Any patients that are interested in these days, or would be interested in extra support, find out about available services or need help with any concerns are encouraged to get in touch.
Lindsay Campbell
Managed Clinical Network National Manager for Sarcoma,
HPB and Neuro Cancersc/o West of Scotland Cancer Network
1st Floor, St. Mungo Building
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street Glasgow G4 0SF
October 17th 2013
Pub quiz in aid of Gist Support Uk
The Pub Quiz on Oct 17 in Tooting was an absolutely fantastic evening and success. First and foremost, the biggest mention must go to Barbara's sister Jan for putting together the event pretty much single-handedly by all accounts - even persuading her son to fly in from Moscow - that is serious fundraising for you! A HUGE amount of work clearly went into the evening so Jan really does deserve enormous praise.
As well as being huge fun with drink, food, humorous compering and a celebrity attendance by Guy Henry (former Director of Surgery, Henrik Hanssen in Holby City) who announced the winners of the Raffle with an extensive haul of prizes all donated on the night by attendees, the event pulled in over£1,800 for GIST Support UK - not a bad evening's work.
I was also delighted to learn that the word 'Set' has the most dictionary definitions of any word in the Oxford Dictionary and that Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntleroy! Hopefully it can become an annual fixture (no pressure Jan!). GIST Support UK clearly has some major friends and I was delighted to have been part of the evening. Thank you again Jan - and thank you for my fish finger sandwich (she'll know what I mean!).
By Tammy. Whose team were runners up in a very strong competition! (Tammy furthest right in picture)
October 15th 2013
Thanks to a great response from our meeting, listserve, facebook, twitter & on our website the trial below is now closed.
DR Sodergren extends her thanks and will be in contact with us again in the future.
October 14th 2013
EORTC funded Symptom Based Questionnaire project
At our meeting in October 2013, Dr Samantha Sodergren came to request our help to recruit GIST patients to take part in a short study.
- The aim of the project is to develop a questionnaire to measure the side effects experienced as a result of targeted therapies such as imatinib and sunitinib
- They have carried out an extensive literature search but would like to invite individuals who have GIST and who have been treated with biological therapy to a short telephone interview to talk about the side-effects experienced as a result of therapy
- If you are interested in being involved with this research or would like further information, please contact the study co-ordinator:
Dr Samatha Soderfren
Tel: 02380 794308 or
Write to: Cancer Sciences, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD
further details on
August 21st 2012
GSUK helps to fund GIST research
On 20th August we were delighted to present our medical consultant, Professor Ian Judson, with a cheque for £20,000 to help support a new research project. Professor Judson plans to collect data on all the patients who are being or have been treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital, in order to study the correlation between the mutation present in the first tumour and the patient's subsequent GIST journey. This will entail doing the mutation analysis on samples from the tumours where this is not yet known, and then collating the information on imatinib response duration and survival. The ultimate goal is to improve care for GIST patients, by learning more about the nature of the disease. What we need to know is the real incidence of primary mutations that respond poorly to imatinib and more about the influence of the mutation on the behaviour of the disease, some mutations may be resistant to treatment but nevertheless associated with a reasonably good outlook. GSUK's donation will get the project started, but if anyone would like to make further donations, they should send their cheques, Gift Aided if possible to: The Treasurer GSUK.
In the picture (L to R): Tracy Hak, Prof Judson, Judith Robinson, Alison Dunlop (Specialist Nurse)
June26th 2012
Paediatric, Adolescent, Wild-type & Syndromic GIST update.
PAWS-GIST is raising funds to set up a clinic in the UK for Paediatric, Adolescent, Wild-type & Syndromic GIST patients. Our aim being to improve treatment and ultimately find a cure for this rare form of cancer.
We hope that by the end of 2012 we will be in a position to launch a PAWS-GIST clinic in the UK.
Currently the only clinic of this type is in the USA at the National Institutes of Health in Washington DC. This clinic started 4 years ago and has to date seen 90 patients. PAWS-GIST aim to work collaboratively with the NIH clinic.
The NIH clinic has previously met twice annually. The following information details what happened at the 9th clinic which happened in June and includes the latest information available from this specialist group who focus specifically on Paediatric & Wild-type GIST patients.
April 13th 2012
SMC approves adjuvant use of Imatinib
Imatinib (Glivec) has been accepted for restricted use within Scotland for certain high risk GIST adult patients. The SMC accepted that adjuvant imatinib for three years compared to one year significantly improved survival. However, this treatment has yet to be approved by NICE for England & Wales. Click here for full details from SMC.
March 13th 2012
The PleurX system
This new approach to the treatment of ascites has just been approved by NICE. It comprises a catheter and collection vessel which the patient can continue to wear at home, so that he does not need to make repeated visits to hospital everytime fluid needs to be drained.
Click here to read the full text of the manufacturer's press release.
March 13th 2012
European Commission approves extending adjuvant therapy with Glivec to three years for certain GIST patients
Novartis announced on 27th February that the European Commission (EC) has approved an update to the Glivec® (imatinib)* label to include 36 months of treatment after surgery for adults with KIT (CD117)-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who met the inclusion criteria of the pivotal study. This extended treatment regimen has been shown to improve recurrence-free survival and overall survival for these patients with KIT+ GIST compared to patients who received 12 months of treatment after surgery[3].
- Approval based on Phase III study showing significant recurrence-free and overall survival after three years of adjuvant Glivec in adults with KIT+ GIST[1]
- Adults with KIT+ GIST are at risk of recurrence following surgical removal of the primary tumor; extended treatment may delay onset of recurrence[2]
- Glivec is the only available therapy in the EU for the treatment of post-surgical KIT+ GIST
Click here to read the full text of the Novartis press release.
February 9th 2012
On 1ST February AB Science published a press release announcing encouraging results from a phase2 trial of their drug masitinib. The trial compared masitinib vs sunitinib for the second-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic imatinib-resistant GIST. Members of SPAEN and clinical experts felt at the time that AB Science's claims were premature. However subsequent information about Masitinib is more encouraging, although it may be some time before it is available in the UK. Click here to see the full text of the press release and SPAEN's critique.
January 3rd 2012
PAWS GIST Paper appears in SIOPE Newsletter
Jayne Bressington has written a paper on PAWS GIST for the Newsletter of SIOPE (European organisation for the support of paediatric oncology). Click here to download the newsletter as a PDF. Jayne's article is on pages 16 and 17.
December 15th 2011
Three members of GIST Support UK attended this meeting of the Sarcoma PAtients EuroNet in Berlin in November. Click here to read Jayne Bressington's report.
December 12th 2011
We had a very successful patient meeting in London on Thursday 20th October in London. A video report of this meeting will appear on this site in due course. to read Jayne Bressington's report of the meeting. Our next meeting will be in April 2012. This will be announced on this site when further information is available.
June 22nd 2011
Regorafenib to be fast-tracked by US authorities
The assessment of Bayer HealthCare's investigational drug regorafenib for the treatment of stomach tumoursis to be fast-tracked by US authorities for the treatment of stomach tumours Click here to read the report.
June 22nd 2011
Results of 36 month adjuvant trial of imatinib for high-risk GISTs
ASCO 2011 News reports that 36 months adjuvant Imatinib treatment for high risk GISTs improves recurrence-free survival (RFS) and even overall survival (OS). Click here to read the report.


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How do you use, or plan to use "Exit Tickets" or "Control the Game" in your classroom? What are your challenges and/or successes with these techniques?
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How do you use, or plan to use "Exit Tickets" or "Control the Game" in your classroom? What are your challenges and/or successes with these techniques?
2/21/2016 01:50:28 pm
I love exit slips because of the quick assessment I can get as to whether students understood the concept of the lesson. The results from the exit slip give me time to either re-teach the concept with a new approach or know that I can move on building upon my lesson.
2/24/2016 08:16:55 pm
I have been using oral "exit tickets" in math for awhile (call out a quick math fact to line up.) Recently I started using real tickets in the form of sticky notes with a problem based on the days instruction. I then have kids stick it to the inside of the door on their way out. After gathering these, I can get a good idea of where I start the next day. It will take some practice to remember to squeeze it into the last minutes of the day.
3/20/2016 05:05:36 pm
I use very similar "control the game" reading techniques that are mentioned in the book. I randomly call on kids. I vary the readings, often stopping kids in the middle of a paragraph. Bridging to maintain continuity is a must with struggling readers or when we are running out of time. I do need to incorporate the reminder, "Hold your place." I did model it at the beginning of the year, but have gotten away from reminding kids.
Richard Warren
5/4/2016 09:59:23 pm
I keep my exit tickets verbal and usually targeted to kiddos who I know were struggling or didn't have the right answer the first time, but may have it now since the answer was given.
5/15/2016 08:54:06 pm
Being in control of the reading "game" is key to my class structure. Students need to hear a good model, but they also need to practice reading aloud, hearing their own voices. My students love to be the one reading, even though they are slow or stumbling along. It takes patience and discernment on my part to select the right moment to break in and redirect them. I need to try different amounts of reading: a sentence here, a paragraph there, and make it "normal" for me to break in at any time. My struggle is that with only a few kids in the class, sometimes half of them may not be with me, ready to read. There is quite a bit of "transaction cost" getting them on the spot. Sounds like I should set an expectation that you don't get to read unless you are ready, following along.
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