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BritWeek
BritWeek is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded by So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, the former British Consul-General in Los Angeles Bob Peirce, Simon Wright and Paul J Wright Esq who serves as its General Counsel. Peirce is the Chairman of BritWeek Inc and Lythgoe is the President. Other board members are Fiona François, Mike Krycler, Sharon Harroun Peirce, Barry Waldo, and Neil Stiles. The Executive Director is Lauren Stone. BritWeek is primarily known for its annual program of events held in Los Angeles and Orange County each year. The first BritWeek was in 2007. The events are held annually every Spring from late April to early May. The BritWeek program offers a series of events representing British connections with California in British film, British music, British comedy, fashion, British cuisine, luxury goods, sports, and science. In 2013 BritWeek introduced a Robertson Shopping Stroll, along Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Shops offer discounts and promotions. In 2014 actress Mischa Barton was ambassador for the event.
Article summary
BritWeek is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded by So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe, the former British Consul-General in Los Angeles Bob Peirce, Simon Wright and Paul J Wright Esq who serves as its General Counsel. Peirce is the Chairman of BritWeek Inc and Lythgoe is the President. Other board members are Fiona François, Mike Krycler, Sharon Harroun Peirce, Barry Waldo, and Neil Stiles. The Executive Director is Lauren Stone. BritWeek is primarily known for its annual program of events held in Los Angeles and Orange County each year. The first BritWeek was in 2007. The events are held annually every Spring from late April to early May. The BritWeek program offers a series of events representing British connections with California in British film, British music, British comedy, fashion, British cuisine, luxury goods, sports, and science. In 2013 BritWeek introduced a Robertson Shopping Stroll, along Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Shops offer discounts and promotions. In 2014 actress Mischa Barton was ambassador for the event.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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