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January 18, 2011 /in News /by Cat Villarreal
On Sunday, 16 January, the High Wycombe CC 50 mile flat reliability bike ride was held. The weather was not as nice as the weatherman said it would be, but then again…when is it? With gail force winds and intermittent rain the first group took off at 9:00 am sharp. The event started and finished in Princes Risborough.
Last year's Tour of Wales Team (Gareth Batson, James Norris and Clive Nichols) took off with the first group of fast riders…Wycombe's own elite cyclist Steve Golla among them. Needless to say, the pace was brutal. The second group fast, but smart enough not to try and keep up with group 1, took off minutes later, and then finally the third group…) those of us that have not even seen our bikes over the holidays, took off last. This group consists of some of this year's hopefuls for the Three Up Time Trial including Cynergy's own Cat Batson, along with Becky, Charlotte and Sarah.
After a long grueling ride, group 1 finished the ride in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Group 2 came in about 2 hours and 50 minutes, while the last group limped in at about 3 hours and 10 minutes. The first group, aside from the obvious blinding pain at holding the speeds they were in the wind, managed to make it back unscathed, as did the second group. Sadly, one rider in group 3 touched a wheel and came down rather hard. After a brave attempt to get back on her bike and try to complete the effort, the adrenlin was not enough to carry her on, so she had to abandon the ride with about 15 miles to go. Cat and Richard stayed behind to help sort things out and then had to hit time trial mode in order to catch the group…sadly Richard had to do the hard work as he is bigger and stronger than me, oh and he knew the way back:-). Thanks for that Richard! You are an absolute star!
So well done everyone for the first High Wycombe Reliability Ride of the season! Two weeks to go and we'll be doing it all over again…but with hills this time!
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The Coronation of the Virgin
active 1399; died 1423 or 1424
Tempera on wood
195 × 154.7 × 12 cm
On loan from The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London
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Adoring Saints: Left Main Tier Panel
A group of saints dressed in glowing colours cluster on an elaborately decorated floor. This large painting was part of a complex polyptych (a multi-panelled altarpiece) painted for the Camaldolese monastery of San Benedetto fuori della Porta Pinti in Florence.They look at the coronation of the V...
Adoring Saints: Right Main Tier Panel
A company of richly dressed saints, their gilded haloes stamped with elaborate patterns, gaze at something on their right, or turn to talk to each other. This painting is part of a large multi-panelled altarpiece made for the Camaldolite monastery of San Benedetto fuori della Porta Pinti in Flore...
Incidents in the Life of Saint Benedict
In this painting, we see two stories from the life of Saint Benedict happening at once. On the left Benedict tells Saint Maurus to rescue Saint Placidus, who has fallen in the lake while fetching water. Maurus walks out on to the lake as if it were land and pulls Placidus – still grasping his jug...
Saint Benedict admitting Saints into the Order
A bearded and venerable Saint Benedict admits two disciples, Maurus and Placidus, to his newly founded religious order, while a group of monks look on. They were young Roman noblemen who were sent to Saint Benedict to be educated and became two of his earliest followers.Although members the Bened...
Christ and his mother, Mary, are seated on a throne. He places a crown on her head, and she crosses her hands on her chest in a gesture of acceptance. This is the coronation of the Virgin, a popular subject in medieval Italy where Mary was especially revered. According to medieval Christian legen...
The Death of Saint Benedict: Predella Panel
Probably by Lorenzo Monaco
This small octagonal painting shows Christ being baptised in the river Jordan by Saint John the Baptist, his cousin. Delicate wavy white stripes around Christ's knees show where his body has disturbed the water's surface.The picture's size suggests that it was part of the predella – the lowest pa...
Saint Benedict in the Sacro Speco at Subiaco
Workshop of Lorenzo Monaco
This panel shows Saint Romanus, who devised an ingenious system – shown here – to deliver food to Saint Benedict, who lived as a hermit. Saint Benedict stands waiting for the basket at the mouth of his isolated cave-dwelling. Both saints are painted with the same colours as the rocks – grey with...
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home Entertainment Gordon Ramsay Is No Different To His Own Kids - He Tells Them To F*ck Off And Get A Job
Gordon Ramsay Is No Different To His Own Kids - He Tells Them To F*ck Off And Get A Job
Published Wed Mar 27 2019 By rhyss
Just when you think the rant-laden chef Gordon Ramsay must be quite easy going when it comes to his children, he gives an interview and asks his children to F**ck off!
The Celebrity chef, who is generally famous for his firm and stern personality and also for his exceptional cooking skills, recently in an interview with Daily Mail claimed he won't hire his children which he thinks belongs to the snowflake generation.
It might come as a surprise to many of you as to how much of a strict parent he is towards his own kin. Gordon is a father of four children with his wife Tana and expecting a fifth one.
CAPTION: Gordon Ramsey with his Wife and Kids at an Award Function
SOURCE: Delish
Gordon said during an interview with the Daily Mail that he will never ponder to the snowflake generation and will want his children to progress on their own. He, moreover, stated he doesn't want to give them preferential treatment.
'It's like not employing the kids. I don't want the staff thinking: "F*** it's Ramsay's kid, we can't tell them off."
The Chefs tirade didn't stop there as he further told his kids,
'You want to work in this business? You f*** off to another chef, learn something different and come back with something new to improve the business.'
As many of us know, how nepotism works, especially in the entertainment industry but seems like it never bothered the Hells Kitchen star. He even went further to claim how firm and fair he is, despite being called an arrogant chef by many.
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We all know the Culinary Master for his explosive rage towards everyone that takes cooking for granted but in all seriousness, many a time, we gotta admit, Gordon's harangue helped everyone in the end.
Take a look at Gordon Ramsey's epic moments with his kids!
'I'm firm, I'm fair and I will give you everything I've got to get you to the very top. And that's it, no bulls***. I take a lot of flak for being straight and honest but I'm not worried about that f***ing snowflake generation,' he added.
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And taking Gordon for his words will be a rightful choice as his fourth child, daughter Matilda Ramsey turned out to be a great chef and is a celebrity in her own. She and her daddy are the co-hosts of Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch since 2015. His daughter even appeared with him in The F Word, Hell's Kitchen, and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
But despite proving herself, looks like the 17-year-old young and upcoming cook will have to find a job in another place as her father seems to have his mind set-up on not giving his children a treatment better than the staff.


Early this August, I had the opportunity to view Sheila Rogers' "Oceans of Plastic" exhibition at the Art Museum of South Texas (Corpus Christi). The intent of Sheila Rogers' captivating and colorful artwork is to raise awareness of one of the most disturbing consumer and environmental issues that we choose to ignore today: plastic pollution, particularly in our oceans. The 3-D pieces are made from tons of debris she has collected along the waterfronts of the Corpus Christi area where she lives. Sheila advocates for a reduction of single-use plastics by encouraging small lifestyle changes that will lessen the amount of waste we are depositing into our environment.
What was most shocking to me was the sheer quantities of the same type of item found over and over again all over the beaches: milk jug tops, drinking straws and bic lighters. Each of her pieces in this exhibit were color-sorted collections of plastics that I, personally, use on a daily basis. Sadly, turtles and seabirds are killed easily because they their stomachs become filled with thousands of bite-sized floating garbage chunks and they succumb to a long, slow, and painful starvation.


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Rapid pleural effusion after discontinuation of lenvatinib in a patient with pleural metastasis from thyroid cancer
Taisuke Uchida, Hideki Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Nagamine, Tadato Yonekawa, Eriko Nakamura, Nobuhiro Shibata, Fumiaki Kawano, Yujiro Asada and Masamitsu Nakazato
We report a case of rapid pleural effusion after discontinuation of lenvatinib. A 73-year-old woman was diagnosed with poorly differentiated thyroid cancer with right pleural metastasis. Weekly paclitaxel treatment was performed for 18 weeks, but it was not effective. Oral administration of lenvatinib, a multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor, reduced the size of cervical and thoracic tumors and lowered serum thyroglobulin levels. Lenvatinib was discontinued on day 28 because of Grade 2 thrombocytopenia and Grade 3 petechiae. Seven days after discontinuation of lenvatinib, the patient was hospitalized because of dyspnea and right pleural effusion. Pleural effusion rapidly improved with drainage and re-initiation of lenvatinib and did not recur. Anorexia caused by lenvatinib led to undernutrition, which resulted in death 13 months after initiation of lenvatinib. Autopsy revealed extensive necrosis with primary and metastatic lesions, suggesting that the patient responded to lenvatinib. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of flare-up in patients with thyroid cancer treated with lenvatinib.
Autopsy findings revealed that lenvatinib was efficacious in treating poorly differentiated thyroid cancer without primary lesion resection.
Flare-up phenomenon may occur in thyroid cancer treated with lenvatinib.
Attention should be paid to flare-up phenomenon within a few days of discontinuing lenvatinib.
Pomalidomide-induced hypothyroidism
Sulaiman Haji Ali, K Aljenaee, W A Wan Mahmood and M Hatunic
Hypothyroidism is a recognized side effect of thalidomide drugs. We herein report a case of 83-year-old Irish female with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and a background history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Our patient received pomalidomide and multiple courses of chemotherapy and achieved very good initial response for her multiple myeloma but subsequently she relapsed. She did not have any past history of thyroid disease or family history of thyroid disorders. Prior to treatment with pomalidomide, her thyroid function test was completely normal. She was commenced on pomalidomide in February 2017. Four weeks post treatment, she presented with worsening fatigue, and as a part of her workup, a thyroid function test was performed. Her free T4 was low at 7.2 pmol/L (reference range: 9.0–20.0) while her TSH was elevated at 44.7 mIU/L (reference range: 0.35–4.94). Pomalidomide treatment was terminated, and she was commenced on thyroid hormonal therapy replacement therapy with thyroxine with good clinical and biochemical response. Practitioners prescribing pomalidomide should be aware of this potential complication and patients who are receiving immunomodulatory drugs like pomalidomide should undergo regular thyroid hormone levels screen.
Overt hypothyroidism is a side effect of pomalidomide.
Thyroid function test should be included as a screening test with regular review in patients receiving pomalidomide.
Unexplained worsening fatigue in patients receiving pomalidomide should raise the possibility of overt hypothyroidism.
A novel melanoma therapy stirs up a storm: ipilimumab-induced thyrotoxicosis
Christine Yu, Inder J Chopra and Edward Ha
Ipilimumab, a novel therapy for metastatic melanoma, inhibits cytotoxic T-lymphocyte apoptosis, causing both antitumor activity and significant autoimmunity, including autoimmune thyroiditis. Steroids are frequently used in treatment of immune-related adverse events; however, a concern regarding the property of steroids to reduce therapeutic antitumor response exists. This study describes the first reported case of ipilimumab-associated thyroid storm and implicates iopanoic acid as an alternative therapy for immune-mediated adverse effects. An 88-year-old woman with metastatic melanoma presented with fatigue, anorexia, decreased functional status, and intermittent diarrhea for several months, shortly after initiation of ipilimumab – a recombinant human monoclonal antibody to the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4). On arrival, she was febrile, tachycardic, and hypertensive with a wide pulse pressure, yet non-toxic appearing. She had diffuse, non-tender thyromegaly. An electrocardiogram (EKG) revealed supraventricular tachycardia. Blood, urine, and stool cultures were collected, and empiric antibiotics were started. A computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the chest was negative for pulmonary embolism or pneumonia, but confirmed a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland, which prompted thyroid function testing. TSH was decreased at 0.16 μIU/ml (normal 0.3–4.7); free tri-iodothyronine (T3) was markedly elevated at 1031 pg/dl (normal 249–405), as was free thyroxine (T4) at 5.6 ng/dl (normal 0.8–1.6). With iopanoic acid and methimazole therapy, she markedly improved within 48 h, which could be attributed to lowering of serum T3 with iopanoic acid rather than to any effect of the methimazole. Ipilimumab is a cause of overt thyrotoxicosis and its immune-mediated adverse effects can be treated with iopanoic acid, a potent inhibitor of T4-to-T3 conversion.
While ipilimumab more commonly causes autoimmune thyroiditis, it can also cause thyroid storm and clinicians should include thyroid storm in their differential diagnosis for patients who present with systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Immune-related adverse reactions usually occur after 1–3 months of ipilimumab and baseline thyroid function testing should be completed before initiation with ipilimumab.
Conflicting data exist on the use of prednisone for treatment of CTLA4 adverse effects and its attenuation of ipilimumab's antitumor effect. Iopanoic acid may be considered as an alternative therapy in this setting.


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Otakar Černý (10. září 1943 Kladno – 16. února 2021) byl český televizní moderátor, novinář a sportovní publicista.

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Vystudoval učitelství matematiky a fyziky Pedagogickou fakultu Univerzity Karlovy, oba předměty poté dvacet let učil na učilišti v Kladně. Od roku 1969 pracoval v Československé a posléze v České televizi. V letech 1969–1989 pracoval jako externí člen Redakce sportu, práci se mohl věnovat pouze externě z kádrových důvodů, neboť během základní vojenské služby podepsal rezoluci na podporu Alexandra Dubčeka a proti vstupu spojeneckých vojsk. V roce 1971 vyhrál konkurz do ČST, ovšem odmítl vstoupit do KSČ, a proto i nadále působil jako externista. V roce 1989 se stal interním členem Redakce zpravodajství, kterou také vedl. V letech 1989–1997 moderoval politické diskusní pořady Debata a Co týden dal, kde proslul mimo jiné otázkou "A co na to občan?".

V roce 1998 po odvolání Iva Mathého z pozice generálního ředitele ČT odešel rovněž a začal se věnovat komentování v denním tisku. V letech 2000–2002 dělal tiskového mluvčího ministru zdravotnictví Bohumilu Fišerovi. V roce 2002 se vrátil do České televize a působil jako šéfredaktor Redakce sportu, podílel se na spuštění samostatného sportovního kanálu ČT sport. V letech 2008–2013 moderoval sportovní diskusní pořad Na slovíčko. V březnu 2013 odešel do důchodu.

Osm let do roku 2011 působil v Komisi rozhodčích Fotbalové asociace České republiky.

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In the newspaper business, mistakes are often missed until the printed edition comes out. Whether it is grammatical errors or factual incompleteness, things can get overlooked or misread during the proofing process.
Sometimes, we miss an important story altogether.
Such was the case with Profile 2018. While overall, Profile was one of the best we have ever produced, there were two absences that stood out — the Webster Parish Police Jury and the Webster Parish Library.
Both entities are doing some amazing things in our parish.
The Webster Parish Police Jury just opened its new facility inside the Courthouse Annex, formerly the Regions Bank building. The state-of-the-art offices provide more citizen access to parish government than ever before. In addition, the Parish can be more efficient in handling the needs of citizens.
This was newsworthy, and it wasn't even mentioned.
Along the same lines, the Webster Parish Library system is growing and improving. Currently, the system is remodeling a former Walgreens in Springhill into a new library branch.
The commitment of the Webster Parish Library to provide opportunities for education, entertainment, and quality of life to our parish is worthy of a story. Sadly, it wasn't in Profile 2018 either.
So what's the excuse? There is none.
We should have given proper coverage to both entities in Profile 2018. I neglected to make the assignments. Therefore, the blame rests squarely on my shoulders.
Our staff worked tirelessly to pull off a great edition, and in many ways, we did just that. I would be remiss if I didn't reiterate how well they did overall.
These two omissions, while glaring to many, do not take away from the hard work that went into Profile 2018. The "mark" was missed by me, not them.
I ask the Webster Parish Police Jury and Webster Parish Library system to accept my heartfelt apologies for these omissions, and my assurance that we will not miss the mark again.
David Specht is editor and publisher of the Minden Press-Herald.


12 January 2018: Official inauguration ceremony of the Max Planck Harvard Research Center for Quantum Optics at Deutsches Museum, Munich.
11 January 2018: Postdoc Day at Institute of Advanced Study, Garching.
10 October 2017: Call for 2017 Postdoctoral Fellowships opened.
1 July 2017: The Max Planck Harvard Research Center for Quantum Optics (MPHQ) has officially started its cooperation.


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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet price and specs
Prices and specifications for the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet have been revealed
by Richard Ingram
The all-new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet have been revealed. Both models join the recently unveiled coupe versions and will go on sale in December – straight after their public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show.
Prices for the coupe start at £118,349 for the Turbo and £140,852 for the Turbo S, while the Cabriolet costs £126,766 and £149,511 respectively. This means the drop-top version carries a premium of around £8,500.
A six-cylinder 3.8-litre engine with two turbochargers powers both the 911 Turbo and Turbo S. In the Turbo the engine develops 514bhp, while the Turbo S engine has 553bhp.
All cars feature a seven-speed PDK automatic gearbox and a economical stop-start system, resulting in both cars claiming an impressive 29.1mpg. The Cabriolet version will do 28.5mpg – meaning the coupe and convertible models are up to 16 per cent more fuel-efficient than the cars they replace.
Despite the economy measures, performance has remained impressive. When fitted with the Sport Chrono Package Plus, the Turbo is capable of completing the benchmark 0-62mph sprint in 3.2 seconds, while the Turbo S can hit 62mph from rest in 3.1 seconds. The Cabriolet is only slightly slower, posting times of 3.5 seconds in the standard Turbo, and 3.2 seconds in the Turbo S. All variants can hit a top speed of 197mph.
Each model uses a newly developed four-wheel drive system that can send the engine's power from the front wheels to the back wheels, and vice versa, very quickly and smoothly for optimum grip.
The Turbo also features a clever rear-wheel steering system for extra stability. At speeds below 31mph, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front, giving a tighter turning circle, while above 50mph, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the fronts to improve high-speed stability. All models get 20-inch alloy wheels, while the Turbo S has full LED headlights.
The Turbo S also benefits from Porsche's advanced chassis control, the extra performance of the Sport Chrono Package Plus, and Porsche's lightweight ceramic brakes.
Order books for the 911 Turbo and Turbo S coupe are open now, while the Cabriolet version will go on sale from December. Check back in the coming months, when we'll bring you all the news and pictures direct from the L.A. Motor Show – including everything you need to know about the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
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You will be qualified as a Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Master upon completion of this course. You will also be eligible for membership of the International Centre for Reiki Training.
Holy Fire III Reiki is an evolutionary form of Reiki Usui which was introduced by William Lee Rand of the International Centre for Reiki Training (ICRT) in January 2014. It is both powerful and gentle, noticeably more refined and it comes from a higher level of consciousness.
You will be qualified as a Usui/Holy Fire III Master upon completion of this course, with the ability to attune and ignite others to Holy Fire III Reiki.
— Definitions of Soul, Spirit and the Three Heavens.
— Talk about the unique way that Holy Fire III Experiences, Placements and Ignitions are done.
— Healing in the River of Life Experience.
— Using Crystals and stones with Reiki – How to make and use a Reiki crystal grid that will send Reiki to yourself and others continuously. Used for personal healing, distant healing, goals and manifestation.
— The Usui Master symbol: definition and practice.
— Practice giving the Usui Master symbol to each other in sessions.
— Reiki Aura Clearing (Psychic Surgery) to remove negative psychic energy from yourself and others.
— Ocean of Holy Love Experience.
— Evolution of Reiki: how it developed from Usui Reiki into Holy Fire III Reiki.
— Holy Fire Master symbol: definition and practice.
— Holy Fire Reiki and spiritual guidance.
While the content of the class will allow anyone to pass the ability to do Reiki on to others and to teach if one chooses, many take the class for their own personal and spiritual development and to use with family and friends.


As anyone who has witnessed the mass hysteria of a Twilight premiere or been within the vicinity of one of the wildly popular vampire saga's cast members can attest, Twihards will do just about anything to get close to the actors from the film. Luckily, for fans of Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper in series, they'll no longer have to claw and scream their way to get to him among the endlessly devoted Twilight faithful. Instead, from now on, they'll simply need to log into Facebook.
The actor is starring in an interactive new web series called Aim High, in which he plays teenager Nick Green, who is a high schooler by day and a U.S. spy by night. But the twist here isn't that Rathbone's character is leading a double life, it's that viewers will, quite literally, be able to get in on the action.
Aim High, which Rathbone executive produced alongside music video maven McG, allows viewers who watch the show through Facebook to post, comment, and share, as well as inject themselves directly into it. (The series will also be available for viewing on Cambio.com.) For instance, one of your profile pictures could appear on student body election poster, or your name could be found scribbled on the bathroom walls. You can't get much closer to a Twilight actor than that.
In the hopes of getting Aim High — which also features Friday Night Lights' Aimee Teegarden and Ally McBeal's Greg Germann — online sooner than later, particularly with the ever-evolving Facebook, the show was shot over the course of just nine days. "I'd worked on hour-long dramas and I'd worked on sitcoms before and I have to say [filming a series for the web] is entirely different," Rathbone says. "We weren't treating this like an average TV series. It was long days, but we put in our hours." Still, if the hard work pays off and the show connects with tech-savvy viewers, Rathbone would like to have the series evolve even more. "There's the option to keep going and discover what else we can do with the show," the 26-year-old says.
One could even argue that Rathbone himself is leading a bit of a double life. In addition to acting and being a heartthrob for the Twilight set, Rathbone is also a musician. His band 100 Monkeys, a multi-piece funk rock band, tours often. Although, as Rathbone revealed, it sounds like he and his Twilight co-stars could have formed their very own group over the course of the years.
'Aim High', the first-ever 'social series' set to launch on Facebook.
'Aim High' exclusive trailer: Watch!


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The Netherlands ranked eighth-best country for expat quality of life
12 February 2022, by Victoria Séveno
For the second year in a row, the Netherlands has managed to nab a top 10 spot in a ranking assessing the quality of life for expats in different countries around the world, coming in eighth place and beating the likes of Singapore, Sweden, and Germany.
Expat Quality of Life Ranking 2021
Put together by Blacktower Financial Group, which helps to provide financial advice for British citizens living abroad, the Expat Quality of Life Ranking assess the quality of life offered to international people living in a number of countries across the world.
Looking at data for 195 different countries, the study examined each nation's happiness ranking, as well as the average salary, cost of living, quality of healthcare, average income to property price ratio and the country's global peace level. Through this data, they were able to compile a list of the top 25 countries around the world for expats.
Compared to last year's ranking, the top 10 countries remains unchanged, with Switzerland once again being named the best country in the world for quality of life for expats. The Nordic countries have also performed exceptionally well, with Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Finland all making it into the top 10.
The Netherlands found to be one of the best countries for expat living
The latest version of Blacktower's ranking saw the Netherlands achieve a very respectable eighth-place score, matching its performance in the 2020 ranking and beating a number of its European neighbours and other popular expat destinations.
Out of the countries that made it into the top 10, the Netherlands performed well when it came to quality of healthcare and overall happiness, but was let down by its global peace level and average income to property price ratio.
Top 10 countries for expats in 2022
According to the study, the top 10 countries to live and work in as an expat in 2022 are:
For the full ranking, visit the Blacktower Financial Group website.
Victoria Séveno
Victoria grew up in Amsterdam, before moving to the UK to study English and Related Literature at the University of York and completing her NCTJ course at the Press Association...
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This could be a part two to Monday's post that dealt with Shepherd's Conference and Carl Trueman and more.
The Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem to great exaltation, as superficial as it might have been. It was true. He was King. He was Lord. He had a royal agenda. He rejected the religion of the day. That night He stayed in Bethany, fully preparing to come back down to Jerusalem the two miles the next morning to cleanse the temple. The temple had become something other than its intended purpose.
When Jesus was twelve and in the temple, we heard that His purpose was His Father's business, which was in the temple. Jesus didn't come to attempt to disabuse Israel of Roman dominion. However, He did go to the temple to cleanse it. And what was the problem there?
The temple had moved away from its intended purpose, which was worship. No doubt they had a form of worship. They had a form, a kind of shell of God's intention. However, the temple had become a den for those not there to worship. What went on at the temple was called prayer. Everything up to prayer was to get to prayer. All of the sacrifices were to bring people to the point of fellowship with God, but the end was prayer, communion with God.
The way the religious leaders of Jesus' day perverted worship in the temple was not the only way it could be perverted. It was one of the forms that might replace true worship. Elijah met another kind on Mt. Carmel with the religious leaders there allowed in the land. Of course, Moses and Joshua came down from Mt. Sinai and heard and then saw another corrupt form.
The temple today is God's assembly. Paul says the church at Corinth was God's temple: ye are the temple of God. Paul said that the church at Ephesus was the "house of the living God." Can the sacrifices of the New Testament temple become perverted? Sure. Instead of a house of prayer, it becomes a den of entertainment and show and self-gratification and inordinate affection.
We can trace what occurred in history to see how it occurred. We can go back and see how that the temple in Jerusalem became a den of a different kind. We go back to the mid 19th century and praise became a new measure. Popular music, albeit more like carnival or circus music, became the draw of the unbelieving crowd in order to arouse them. Inserted in place of praise was a new measure. Forms were chosen that would attract and stimulate. Whether God was pleased wasn't the consideration. Men were not sinners who needed cleansing so much as they were sinners who needed kindling or instigation, the right bait, and music, a biblical element could suit that purpose.
You can keep following the path of the above technique or strategy and see how it created a new job set. Not moneychanging necessarily, but you'll still find money being changed. The church growth movement brings in the money for the books, the Christian music industry, the hit songs. It's a new kind of priesthood, the invention of an innovative new position to go with a whole new philosophy in the temple of God. It has perverted the temple of God.
And now we have rap and rock and grunge in church. Not only do we have the corruption and perversion, but we've changed the purpose of God's house. You hear the trap set and you have sensual styles and the blues chords. The attraction has changed. And people now think it's the spirit of God. They defend this stuff like a dog fights for the chow left in the bottom of his bowl. Don't touch this music. It's about God, ya know.
The people are now destroyed by this lack of knowledge. They get to the end, the point of the reconciliation, the death on the cross, and the advocacy, the worship, and they miss that for the bowl of pottage. We've turned the temple of God into a den. The defense is similar to what you see at the end of Luke 19, where the religious folk are angry. They want to keep it going. It's profitable. It's successful. Today it's entertaining. It replaces true spiritual worship with a feeling of passion that is very much akin to the arousal someone gets at any rock concert. You put in Christian words, which happens to be blasphemous to God's house and name, and the people think it's the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit doesn't accept that. He works, but it is more in the way of indignation, like Jesus had.
Have you noticed that Jesus' time in Jerusalem began in His ministry with cleansing the temple and ended with cleansing it? If we are to be transformed by the face of Jesus in the gospels, should the leadership of today's temple not also be cleansing it? What particular den has the temple become today? What corruption has been allowed into the worship?
So here we are. Who will turn over the tables? Who will man the whip?


CuddleUppets is an As Seen on TV toy kids toy that has become a popular product featured on infomercials across Canada and the US. Cuddle Uppets is a cute and cuddly puppet that transforms into a blanket. Kids will love to cuddle, hug and play with their warm fuzzy friends and when it's time for nap time transform it into a soft and warm blanket.
Cuddle uppets have become extremely popular among kids more than ever. They are a mix between a warm blanket and a cute puppet. Cuddle uppets not only keep your children warm but also allow them to play with their fuzzy friends. The blankets act as puppets which children can play with, love, hug, or cuddle when they are in bed.
Cuddle uppets are your children's new plush toys that they will love to keep in their bed. No matter how grouchy your kids are, they will love going to their beds on time if they have cuddle uppets of their choice. They aren't just their blankets that keep them warm but also puppets that keep them happy and cheerful.
Cuddle uppets are such a brilliant idea that every kid will love holding them and taking them wherever they go. Available in different colors with various characters, these are an excellent gift that you can present your kids. They will love their new friends no matter how choosy they are.
Cuddle uppets are blankets that come with a fun animal head on the top. They come with pink poodle, purple monkey, yellow puppy, green crocodile, blue elephant, and brown bear. Depending upon which character your child likes the most, you can purchase a cuddle uppet. Purchasing a complete set and creating a unique theme in your kids bedroom is also a great idea. They will love their room and play with their soft toys.
You can also tell your kids to invite their friends over a lunch party and play with cuddle puppets. In fact, this is the best way to keep them indulged and make them develop strong relationships with their friends. If your kids are in preschool and groan every morning, consider purchasing cuddleuppets. They will love attending their schools with their cuddly friends.
They are a great choice for long car trips also. If they have their favorite cuddle uppets, they won't disturb you or become cranky all through the way. Rather they will remain busy playing with their soft and cuddly friend.
How to Purchase Cuddle Uppets?
Cuddleuppets have become a recent craze among kids because they combine a soft blanket with their favorite fun animal character. Purchasing them is a great idea to keep your kids engaged in some fun activities.
A wide variety of cuddle uppets are available in market nowadays. But the best way is to shop online. There are numerous online stores that offer a wide selection of cuddleuppets. In order to get the best value for your money and find your kids' favorite animal characters, you will need to find a reputed online store.
Research is the key. Make a thorough research online and look for reputed stores offering cuddle puppets. Visit their websites and see what all they offer. It is a good idea to ask your kids about their choice. After all, they are going to use them. Go through their products list and check out what all characters and colors they offer.
In order to shortlist a few reputed online stores, you can also read through the reviews, comments, and opinions posted by the parents who have already purchased cuddleuppets. Based on them and your research, choose a few stores. Visit their websites and go through their product catalogs.
Compare the prices of cuddle uppets at different stores. It is wise to consider the quality, shipping and return policy, and additional discounts and schemes along with the price factor before making a decision. You may find cheap cuddle uppets at some stores, but there quality may not be that good or their stuff may not be that soft. Make sure to purchase a good quality cuddle uppet even if you have to shell out a few more bucks. After all, it is for the comfort of your kids.
Once you make a comparison on the basis of price, quality, and shipping policy, you only need to follow few simple steps to place your order online. Visit the selected store and browse the cuddle uppets category. Click on your child's favorite animal and check out the size of the blankets. They are available in different sizes. Depending upon the age of your child, you can make a choice.
You can also browse the videos on the website. They show how your kids can play with their fuzzy and cuddly friends. Make sure that your child is beside you when you make a purchase. These days even small kids have their own choices and specifications. Fill out the quantity or number of cuddle uppets you want to purchase. The second step is to enter your credit card information such as card type, card number, expiry date, and security code. Your credit card details will be kept secret and there is no way in which it can be leaked out to any unauthorized person. You can rest assured that your card information is in safe hands.
The next step is to enter your billing information including first name, last name, address, city, country, state, zip code, email address, and phone number. If your billing address is different than your shipping address, you will need to enter the other address at which you want to ship it. Do not forget to check the shipping cost before you place your order.
Once you are through with everything, you can now get your order processed. You will receive a mail in your inbox regarding the purchase of cuddle uppets. The order will be shipped right at your doorstep within a few business days. Make sure to place your order on a working day in order to get it delivered faster.
Cuddle uppets are an excellent way to keep your kids happily engaged in fun activities. They can wrap them around while sleeping, hug and cuddle them when in bed, and play with them when their friends are not around. They not only keep them warm, but act as their sweet, cute, and soft friends also. Cuddle uppets are something that your kids will always love to carry everywhere with them.
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CUDDLEUPPETS ARE THE BLANKETS THAT ARE PUPPETS!
Cuddle Uppets are a new and popular toy which has become a recent craze amount kids. Cuddle Uppets are a cross between a cute puppet and a blanket that your kids will love to cuddle with, play, hug and keep warm with their new fuzzy friends.
Cuddle Uppets have so many uses as it can be a blanket, a toy, a cape, a friend and more! Kids will love to play all day with their new plush toy and then when it's time for nap time or bed time they will love to keep under their Cuddle Upppet.
Best of all CuddleUppets aren't just a blanket but also a fun puppet as this blanket comes with a fun animal head on top. Your child can put their hand inside and use their Cuddle Uppet as a puppet too! Kids can use the animal head as a pillow during naptime as well to put their head on it.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to Cuddle Uppets. It measures 28″ x 39″ which provides plenty of room for your kids to wrap themselves up and take a cozy nap. CuddleUppets are also small enough to bring on long car trips since your child can use it to play with in the back seat and then use it for naptime.
Kids will love to cuddle, hug and play with their warm fuzzy friends and when it's time for nap time transform it into a soft and warm blanket. When transformed into a blanket it measures exactly 28 inches by 39 inches which provides plenty of room for children to wrap themselves up and take a cozy nap. Cuddle Uppets are essentially a blanket with a fun animal head on top that can be used as a puppet. Not only are they fun for play time, but these plush toys are perfect for long car trips or during flights as kids can keep themselves entertained and use their fantasy and when they're exhausted use them as a blanket.
CuddleUppets is the winner of the prestigious PAL Award for the Best Toy of 2012. PAL which stands fro Play on Words is an organization which was established by Sherry Artemenko who is a well known speech expert with 30 years of experience with child development. In the Pal Awards there are 3 major categories comprised of games, toys and books. Since CuddleUppets is a toy which helps children practice language through the use of role playing with their puppets by using creativity this enhances their speaking skills. CuddleUppets is a language tool that kids can both learn with and enjoy. Since most educational products are usually digital, Cuddle Uppets stands out because it allows kids to unplug from technology while improving their language skills and communication while not realizing they are learning and having fun in the process.
I purchased the Magic Unicorn for my daughters 4th birthday and she absolutely loved her Cuddle Uppet character so much and go so excited when she unwrapped her present to reveal her new furry friend. I've already placed another order for the Pink Ladybug which should be delivered soon. I like how it can turn into a blanket so when she gets tired from playing with it she covers herself with it to take a nap. She also brings it with her to her pre-school and uses it during nap time. It's made from a very quality soft material. I highly recommend CuddleUppets to any parent looking to buy their children a new plush toy.
If you're looking for cuddle uppets reviews then you've come to the right place. CuddleUppets are basically blanket puppets to best describe this as seen on tv kids toy. My kids loved their cuddleuppets since they can use it for both playing with and napping. I was impressed by the quality of cuddleuppets since I didn't expect such great quality based on its price and the fact that it's an as seen on tv product. I've never ordered an as seen on tv product but after my kids saw the infomercial and kept pestering me I decided to place an order online since it was so easy to order and it arrived in under two weeks which to my opinion is pretty fast. This is truely a functional product since it can transform from a puppet to a blanket and my kids take it with them everywhere. My youngest daughter brings it with her to preschool and uses her cuddle uppet for naptime. It's a fact that kids will love to snuggle with their cuddley pet. My daughter feels like she has a friend with her when it's night time since she's with her cuddleupit. If my daughter could write her own cuddle uppet review i'm sure she would have too, so i'm here to tell you that this is a marvelous toy and is a great gift idea to give to your kids. If you're looking to get a deal on the cuddle uppets then i suggest buying it online like i did and you'll save both time and money.
I just got my order for the pink poodle and purple monkey i ordered from the official cuddle uppets site. I didn't know you can find information on cuddle uppets in canada off this website but i wanted to submit a cuddle uppets review to let parents know that this is a toy you'll want to buy the kids. I was watching cartoons with my kids when i saw the infomercial pop up on kids television. The concept seemed pretty neat since it was a puppet and blanket combined into one. It seems that a lot of toys that are on infomercials these days seem to combine toys with an item that kids can use such as transforming into a backpack or a blanket. I bought cuddleuppets for my daughters 5th birthday and she absolutely loved it and all her friends were fascinated by it as well. It's no wonder that cuddle uppets has become such a great hit with kid toys from what i've read from other cuddleuppet reviews. It's definately a great travel blanket for long car rides as we took a trip to see some family in Chicago and during the 5 hour drive my daughter had her cuddle uppet with her the whole time. If she wasn't playing with her cuddle uppet she was covered by her cuddleuppet while taking a nap. I give cuddleuppets 5 stars because i know how much it means to my daughter and i'm sure other kids would love it too.
I just received my cuddleuppets and my kids absolutely love their new cuddly friends. Cuddleuppets are such a brilliant idea that combines a plush toy puppet with a blanket. My kids bring their cuddleuppets with them wherever they go including to school. It comes in handy for naptime since my daughters in preschool and they are great for the children for long car trips too. My kids have so much fun playing with their new friends as they can cuddle them, hug them, and make them sing and talk too and when they are done they can cuddle up with their cuddleuppets and take a nap when they're tired of playing. I found these kids toys to be very fairly priced. They come in many different fun characters such as the pink poodle, purple monkey, green croc, blue elephant and the brown bear. I really hope my cuddleuppets review helps show that this is a quality product that no parent will regret buying their kids.
Cuddle Uppets are cute little toys your kids can play with that conveniently can turn into a blanket your kids can cuddle with. Cuddleupits are the cuddley toys that kids love to play with and I know this because my kids are obsessed with their new toys. My kids were yelling me to come into the living room while the cuddle uppets infomercial was on television and asked me if they could have one. Since I wasn't able to get the number I went online to order the cuddleupets but first I wanted to see what other parents had to say about their experience from buying these stuffed animals. I've found from all the cuddle uppets reviews that this was a hit with kids. My kids absolutely love them and are always sleeping with their new cuddley pets every night since i bought them. It's truely a brilliant idea that these stuffed animals can turn into a blanket which makes them both fun to play with and very practical. You can order from about 6 different cuddle uppet characters. So enough reading my cuddle uppets review and order one for you kids and see how much they love them.
My son is attached to his cuddle uppet all day and all night. He takes his new toy with him wherever he goes and at night time he loves to snuggle next to his stuffed animal and falls asleep. This has become his new favorite toy and has become very practical since it transforms from a puppet to a blanket which he can easily use when he's ready to take a nap or when it's time for bed. This is probably one of the better toys i've purchased online and I didn't expect it to be of great quality since it's an as seen on tv product but I was proved wrong. I purchased the Green Crocodile for my son after he had seen on the tv commercial on the kids channel. He really does run away with his imagination when he plays with his new toy and at night time i'm not having any problems when he's scared of thunder or the dark since he feel safe with his new friend. It's so cute to watch him play and talk to his toy crocodile and to see him turn it into a blanket and nap underneath the cuddly blanket when he gets tired. This is a toy parents should most buy for their kids because it's not just a quality toy but so much more. My niece's birthday is coming up and she is four years old and i've just placed another order for another cuddle uppet since it makes such a great gift idea.
I totally understand why Cuddle Uppets has become such a big hit with kids. This is a multi-functiona-l toy that turns into a blanket and back to a puppet. Kids can have fun with it and it's also practical when it's time to sleep. My kids memorized the jingle since it plays pretty often while they're watching their childrens programs. I couldn't find these at walmart although i was able to find pillow pets at walmart which was another fun toy for my kids so I ordered cuddle uppets for my kids off the internet. This product is compared to happy nappers but it's actually made from the same manufacturers. It's a great travel blanket and kids can run away with their imagination while playing with them. I'll be ordering more of the cuddle uppets characters for my kids since it's an affordable toy which my kids have fallen in love with and I think this is one gift that parents will want to make for their children.
I bought the Cuddle Uppets for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. It's very well crafted and extremely soft. I give it 5 stars since it makes her so happy. For the price this is a great toy for your kids and it works when she goes to sleep and she cuddles with her cuddle uppet and it's just the right size for children under 6 years of age. An excellent toy for air travel. We took our daughter to cuba which was a 4 hour trip. She was so fixated on her cuddle uppet and she slept most of the ride with her new toy. I'm so glad I purchased it for her and seeing the smile it puts on her face is priceless.
Cuddle Uppets was well worth the money and didn't cost as much as I thought it would. This toy has two great uses. It can be used a fun puppet that kids love to play with and it also can be used a blanket for naptime. If your kids love this toy as much as mine did then they will probably use it as a blanket after they've had their fun with it and become tired. I bought it for my daughters 8th birthday and she still hasn't put it down since the day she got it. CuddleUppets are so soft and cute. She looked so cute when I found her wrapped in her new blanket for the first time. This was probably the best gift we've given her in a long time. I recommend this toy to all parents. I found cuddle uppets to be a great toy because they are machine washable so every once in a while i like to make sure her toy is clean since she brings it with her wherever she goes including outside.
My kids get bored of the toys i buy them very quickly. Interestingly enough the cuddle uppets has stood it's ground in keeping their interest for 3 weeks now. I can't help but agree with all the customer testimonials for this toy. There is a wide variety of characters that you can choose from and when you buy more than one they give you a discount which is great because i purchased one for both my daughters. I purchased mine on the web since i couldn't find it in any stores and the delivery was surprisingly very quick. For the price it's totally worth it if your kids end up loving it as much as my daughters have. Both of them use their new cuddle uppets as a pillow and a blanket whenever they want to take a nap. My youngest daughter had problems going to bed but she sleeps with her new toy now and feels like she has company when she goes to bed. I'm sure if i could get my daughters to write their own cuddle uppet review they'd probably have a lot more to say than i do. This toy is a great combination of a blanket and puppet all in one. It really is the perfect toy for roadtrips as my kids can keep themselves entertained with their new toys and then use it as a blanket when they feel like napping in the back seat. I'm now looking to order more characters for my kids since they loved their original toys so much. Take it from me, cuddle upets are the best toy for your kids. I've purchased happy nappers and pawggles in the past but cuddle uppets was a bigger hit with my kids.
I've ordered cuddle uppets in the past and though i'd submit my own cuddle uppets review. My kids absolutely love these toys and as a stay at home mom it's great to have toys like this that keep them so occupied. When my kids saw the infomercial for the first time they were begging me to get them one and I have to admit the infomercial is pretty catchy. My kids can be creative while playing with them since they can be used as puppets that they pretend are real characters. When it's time for bed they've learned how to turn it into a blank to snuggle with at night time. Whenever it gets dirty I know I can just throw it in with the regular laundry and it's back to new since it's machine washable which is very convenient. I'm very impressed with how soft and durable cuddle uppets are. If you're stuck on what to get your kids for Christmas you might want to deeply consider getting them this fabulous toy.
My kids tend to get bored of their toys fairly quickly but surprisingly they love the cuddle uppets blanket and toy. It's not a purchase i've made recently since we've owned it for over a year but to this day they still have a fond for their blanket/puppets as they did the day i purchased it for them. It's a very clever idea and not surprised why there are so many cuddle uppets reviews of happy customers. I really found the practicality of this product when we did a long family trip to visit my parents. It was a 15 hour drive and the entire time my kids were snuggled up in their cuddle uppets blankets. My kids find it very comfy and although they don't really play with it much anymore as when they first got it, it's still probably one of their favorite prized possessions which they bring with them to school, trips, bed time .. everywhere! If you're looking for a great deal just buy it online and you can take advantage of the double offers. It really is a fun idea for your kids and very practical and it's also a great gift idea.


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Africa: COVID has 'pushed back' democracy, Ukraine war further raises risks
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Living conditions of households in North-Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are poor, with seven out of ten homes living in poverty.
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Already reeling from COVID-19, the fighting in Ukraine has introduced significant and worrying new risks likely to heavily impact Africa, UN development experts warned on Friday.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine will effect food security on the continent, both through availability and pricing of imported food, along with rising uncertainties in global financial markets and supply chains.
Russia and Ukraine, both often referred to as the world's breadbasket, are major players in the export of wheat and sunflower to Africa.
Between them, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Africa, account for 80 per cent of all wheat imports, which are projected to reach 76.5 million tonnes by 2025.
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'Immense discontent'
At a media briefing in Geneva on the impacts on Africa of the war in Ukraine, Ahunna Eziakonwa, Director of the UN Development Programme's (UNDP) Africa bureau, said that the COVID-19 pandemic had already created "immense discontent" across the continent.
COVID has pushed tens of millions of people into poverty and "pushed back" democracy in parts of Africa, she added.
Greatest challenges
The pandemic has also complicated efforts to overcome insecurity and violence, the UNDP regional director continued, referring to the violent extremism and climate shocks that have destabilized vast areas of the Sahel region in recent years.
Drawing attention to the "global pandemic that upended the world and changed it forever, the bureau chief said, "we have never experienced greater pressure and challenge in our ability to sustain peace and development and a healthy planet, as we experience today."
"We saw how COVID-19 complicated the effort to maintain or to overcome the insecurity that's created by many forces including violent extremism and the impact of this, the consequence, affected live and livelihoods but also creating an immense discontent about the population which is led to a regression in democracy".
It has also resulted in a surge of "pre-existing conditions, rising poverty and inequality," she added.
'Unprecedented crisis'
UNDP's senior Africa economist Raymond Gilpin, noted that the continent's dependence on imports of food, fuel, medicines and consumer goods made it particularly vulnerable to rising global inflation.
Describing the situation as an "an unprecedented crisis for the continent, he explained that Africa is facing a trifecta of "ongoing effects of COVID…newly felt effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and…climate related challenges and pressures".
"As the cost of fuel becomes more expensive, energy sources, energy prices, don't fall in African countries, we are going to see millions of households going back to unsustainable energy sources, and this in many fragile environments, in particular looking at places like the Sahel," Mr. Gilpin said.
"We are going to see a lot more deforestation and a roll back of a significant progress that had been made in the greening of the Sahel."
Moreover, tensions would likely rise, with a "distinct possibility" of spilling over into violent protests, he added.
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Meanwhile, during a visit to Senegal last Sunday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "when discussing the socio-economic situation, it is impossible not to mention the war in Ukraine and its impact on Africa," which was aggravating a "triple food, energy and financial crisis" across the African continent.
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A unit trust is an investment vehicle for pooling the money of investors. Unit trusts are a form of managed investment that can include superannuation and rollover funds, insurance bonds and friendly society bonds. The essential differences between the different forms of managed investments are their legal and taxation structures.
However, the common feature of managed investments is that they allow people to combine their savings for investment purposes. These funds can then be used to access a wide range of investments and markets, some of which are not generally available to individuals with small amounts to invest. A unit trust's investments are managed by investment professionals known as 'fund managers'.
The term 'unit trust' describes the legal structure of a particular form of managed investment. The unit trust is set up through a document known as a trust deed, which sets out the rights and responsibilities of the various parties involved.
The trust is divided into 'units', which are allocated to each investor according to the amount of money they have invested in the trust. The number of units you hold as an investor determines your share of the overall assets and income of the trust.
What types of unit trust are there?
If a unit trust distributes all its investment income to unitholders, the trust itself will pay no tax on investment income.
The investment income is then taxable to you as a unitholder, as though you had earned it yourself. Investment income from a unit trust can include interest, rents, dividends, capital gains and foreign income. Any tax concessions associated with this income, such as imputation credits, foreign tax credits, and tax-free or tax deferred income, flow through to you in association with the distribution.
In addition, when you redeem or switch units in a unit trust, you will have made a disposal for capital gains tax purposes of units initially purchased in the trust. Therefore, you may incur an additional capital gain or capital loss in these situations.
What are the advantages of investing in a unit trust?
Investor confidence backed by supervision by a government regulator – the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
How do I choose a unit trust?
This can be very difficult given the number from which you can choose; and the differences between them. Some investors (usually unadvised, or ill-advised) choose investments on the basis of past performance. This can be a very dangerous practice because there are no guarantees that past performance, either good or bad, will be repeated in the future.
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What's to eat?
"What's to Eat?" is a listing of meals being served by area groups. Write Foster's Friends & Neighbors, 150 Venture Drive, Dover 03820.
ELIOT, Maine — The annual Lobster Fest, sponsored by South Berwick Rotary Club, will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Dead Duck Inn at the Eliot Boat Basin. The menu includes lobster, clams, coleslaw, corn, watermelon and a drink. Children's menu is two hot dogs, chips, watermelon and cold drink. Tickets are $25 for adults; $6 for children, available at Kennebunk Savings Bank in York and Eliot, and P. Gagnon & Son in South Berwick; or call Jason at 603-930-9555. Proceeds benefit the club's charitable projects.
EPPING — Family night pizza at the Community Church is every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. A large 16-inch cheese pizza is $7. Add toppings are $1 each. Eat in and get a beverage. For take-out, call 679-5542 between 4:30 and 6:45 p.m.
KENSINGTON — A ham and bean supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at Kensington Congregational Church, Route 150. The menu includes two kinds of home cooked beans, ham, brown bread, rolls, potato salad, coleslaw, pies and beverage.The cost is $6 for adults; $2.50 for children.
LEBANON, Maine — A corned beef and cabbage supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Grange, 488 Little River Road. The meal includes corned beef, vegetables, dessert and drink. Containers are available for take-out. The price is $8 for adults; $6, children ages 6-12; free, ages 5 and under.
PORTSMOUTH — Slow Food Seacoast celebrates the fall harvest with a supper on Saturday, Sept. 15. The multi-course meal will be prepared by the chefs and students of the Atlantic Culinary Academy. The sit-down outdoor supper is served under tents amid the gardens of Strawbery Banke Museum. Menu items include Breezy Hill Farm pork, Silvery Moon cheeses, Meadows' Mirth farm produce and more. Greetings, guided tastings and appetizers begin at 5 p.m. Supper is at 6 p.m., followed by dancing until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults ($20 for Slow Food members) and $10 for kids. Reservations are recommended; to reserve, contact Slow Food Seacoast at SlowFoodSeacoastGMail.com.
ROCHESTER — Holy Rosary Church will host a deep dish chicken dinner on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal will also include gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, apple crisp, beverage and coffee. The price is $5.
SOMERSWORTH — The public is invited to a breakfast buffet on Sunday, Sept. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at St. Martin's Parish Hall on the corner of West High and Maple Streets. The menu consists of scrambled and fried eggs, sausage gravy on a biscuit, plain and blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, bacon, home fries, toast, beans, juice and hot beverage. The price is $5; for children ages 6-12 it's $1.50 and for children under 6, it's free. These breakfasts are held monthly on the second Sunday. The Parish Hall is a handicapped accessible facility via the elevator located in the vestibule.
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The First Parish Federated Church, a United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Main and Academy streets, is holding its monthly church supper on Saturday, Sept. 8, with continuous settings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meal this month will feature a turkey supper with all the fixings, beverages, homemade biscuits and desserts. Prices are $8, adults; $5, children through age 12; free, under 2.
WAKEFIELD — The Greater Wakefield Resource Center, 254 Main St., Union, serves lunch at noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This week's menus are as follows: Monday — Closed for the holiday; Wednesday — Chicken and pasta salad plate, blueberry square; Thursday — Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and strawberry shortcake. For take-out orders, call 473-8324. Meal price is $2.50.
YORK, Maine — B> The Union Congregational Church, Church Street, York Beach, will hold a roast turkey dinner on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for children 10-years and under. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling 363-4611, or 363-4821. There will be only one seating, therefore, arrival before 5 p.m. is appreciated.
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The ENC Theatre Department will present its production of Neil Simon's comedy Fools at 7:30pm April 11-13 at the Cove Fine Arts Center.
Set in an idyllic Russian hamlet, Fools tells the story of Leon Tolchinsky, who arrives at his new teaching assignment only to learn that the entire village is suffering from a 200-year-old curse of stupidity. As Leon navigates a village where cows are milked upside down to get more cream and housewives sweep dirt from the street into their homes, he falls in love with a local girl and attempts to break the curse before it claims him as its latest victim.
Directed by Edward Barker, Fools will be performed by a cast of 10 ENC students and features slapstick and Vaudeville-style comedy, making it a fun theatrical experience for the entire family.
Tickets for Fools are $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors, and $5 for ENC students and children 12 and under. For tickets or more information, call the ENC box office at 617-745-3715 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.


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Double acquisition strengthens BBN Limited's day nursery presence
Bristol-headquartered BBN Limited has added to its growing portfolio of pre-primary education businesses by purchasing the entire issued share capital of two leading children's day nurseries.
The acquisition of New Road Nursery in Chippenham and Little Robins Nursery in Melksham from Shan and Mark Cawley will strengthen BBN Limited's market presence, expand its geographic footprint and extend its range of childcare services to children and their families across south-west England and Wales.
BBN Limited was founded by owner Bob Bennett in 2009 and currently employs more than 100 qualified and experienced childcare specialists.
In August last year, the company added to its group of day nurseries in Bristol, Burnham-on-Sea, Salisbury, Stroud and Cardiff with the acquisition of Scribblez Day Nursery, the only Montessori nursery in Exeter.
BBN Limited received legal advice on all three acquisitions from members of Thrings' corporate, commercial property and employment teams.
Thrings' work included carrying out due diligence, negotiating the share purchase agreement and providing ongoing commercial advice. The firm also assisted with a simultaneous restructuring and refinancing of BBN Limited. The transactions were led by corporate partner Simon Hore, with assistance from company commercial solicitors Conor Melvin and Chloe Williams. Rebecca Whiting handled the property aspects of the deals, while fellow associate Carey Willis Fleming advised on employment matters.
Bob Bennett said: "This purchase was quite complex as it involved creating a new company structure. I appreciated Thrings' ability to spare me complex legal wording and explain what was needed in simple layman's language. I found Simon and his colleagues easy to work with and I felt secure that they 'had my back' at all times."
Simon Hore added: "Thrings would like to congratulate Bob and his team at BBN Limited, which over the past twelve years has earned a fantastic reputation for offering young children a friendly and stimulating environment in which to learn.
"Completion of these transactions during such a challenging period is testament to the hard work and determination of all those involved. The effect of the lockdown on the education sector has been well documented, and having adhered closely to all government guidelines, it is great to see BBN Limited's nurseries growing and very much open for business."
Shan and Mark Cawley received legal advice from Barcan+Kirby.


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Marine v Tiverton Town ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Essential and Important Information | Thursday 24th September 2020
Posted by Keith Yeomans on September 24th 2020
RISK ASSESSMENT & ACTION PLAN
FOR EVERYONE COMING TO THE WEBBSWOOD STADIUM vs TIVERTON TOWN SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
Football guidelines and restrictions have recently changed ahead of our match at the Webbswood Stadium against TIVERTON TOWN on Saturday where some new Covid-19 measures will be in place, so please familiarise yourself with these new additional measures if you have visited the Webbswood Stadium in the past few weeks.
The ground will still have a capacity of 600 for the game against TIVERTON TOWN as per FA guidelines under Stage 2 of allowing spectators to return to the Webbswood Stadium, so there will be plenty of room for the spectators to social distance, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS PARAMOUNT FOR FOOTBALL TO CONTINUE.
Admission for this match will be £10 for Adults, £6 for Concessions and Free for children if accompanied by an adult. Once again we will be taking cash payments at the turnstile, but this may change for future matches.
The turnstile will open from 13:30 for access to the ground for spectators, with the bar and kitchen also opening from the same time with additional restrictions in the bar area from our last game.
We now have a NHS QR CODE Poster at the Webbswood Stadium entrances for spectators to scan on their mobile phones for Track and Trace.
The Track & Trace steward outside the turnstile has a responsibility to ensure when the APP is used on a mobile it registers and if not, or the user does not want to use this NHS QR code, then they must give the steward their details for Track & Trace manually. There will also be a NHS QR poster at the entrance to the Community Room for season ticket holders who will enter the Webbswood Stadium through here.
The NHS COVID-19 app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play
All spectators are encouraged to use the NHS QR CODE with their mobile phone, but if they do not use this then they will be asked to give their contact details before entering the Webbswood Stadium. You can download a form, print and complete your details ahead of the match, and then bring this along and hand to the steward on duty. This will help reduce potential queues at the turnstile.
You download a form by clicking HERE.
The steward will also have a form for you to complete if you can't do this ahead of the match but we strongly recommend spectators to either come prepared to scan the QR poster or print and complete this form ahead of the match.
The additional restriction in the clubhouse bar in that a table service must be in operation. Your order will only be taken when you are seated in the bar area, your drinks will then be brought to you and payment taken. Once this is completed we ask that you leave the clubhouse bar and go outside in the fresh air with your drink, remembering to put on your face mask and social distancing guidelines are paramount wherever you stand or seat** please.
Entrance to the clubhouse bar will once again be via the COMMUNITY ROOM and then exit from the CLUBHOUSE DOOR with the route clearly signposted, a steward will be on duty to guide you and also restrict access if there are to many customers sitting in the bar area.
We are confident we can comply with this new restriction but service will be slower than normal so we ask our customers to be patient when waiting for drinks in the clubhouse bar.
MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE CLUBHOUSE BAR, BOARDROOM and COMMUNITY ROOM BUT ONLY WHEN STANDING.
WHEN SEATED MASKS CAN BE REMOVED FOR EATING AND DRINKING
The club has completed a Covid-19 risk assessment and action plan and there will be measures in place for spectators, players, and official's safety, which includes in summary:
•	NHS QR code to scan with your mobile
•	Please download the NHS Covid-19 Track & Trace App before travelling to Webbswood Stadium
•	Masks must be worn by everyone in the clubhouse, boardroom and community room when standing
•	One-way system to enter & exit the clubhouse bar
•	Customers to be seated in the clubhouse bar for table service
•	Kitchen open for a selection of food & beverages
•	Spot temperature checks (agreeing to this is a condition of entry)
•	Social distancing measures with sign posting, including walkways
•	Sanitising stations
• Wall mounted sanitisers
•	Reduced seating in the stands
Many thanks and your understanding ahead of the game Saturday and with your help and patience we believe we have the foundation of a safe and successful matchday, take care and stay safe


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Samir Rafi | Biography
Samir Rafi (1926 – 2004, Cairo Egypt) was born in the Sakakini district in Cairo. His hsarp mind impressed both his family and his school teachers at an early age. Rafi was the student of the pioneering late artist Hussein Youssef Amin who strongly believed in Rafi's talent. Amin decided to organize Rafi's first exhibition in 1943 when he was 17 years old, the exhibition took place at the Qattan Library in Cairo. His exhibited painting that was titled "Seashell" was selected to be part of the art collection art the Art Museum of the Ministry of Education. Amin created a path for talented artists to follow and encouraged them to join the Contemporary Art group which he co-founded along with Rafi in 1964 thus increasing Rafi's contribution to the development of art in society.
He was the top of the decorative art department of the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1948. After a year, he received a diploma from the Institute of Education. He also became a member of the Art and Liberty group which was founded by George Henein, who drew the new member's attention to surrealism. Rafi quickly gained a strong foothold in the art community in Egypt throughout the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to painting, he experimented with great verve in printmaking, decorative art and fold art. Rafi was altogether an artist, a thinker, a philosopher and a writer. .
In 1953, he wrote an illuminated article in which he explained the influence of the Egyptian revolution in 1952 on his art. During the fifties, Rafi was an apprentice to renowned french sculptor and painter, Andre Lhote (1885 – 1962), who was very influential as a teacher and writer in art and lectured extensively in France and abroad, including Belgium, England, Italy and, from the 1950s, also in Egypt and Brazil.
Due to his clear minded political and intellectual vision, Rafi's artwork is widely considered to be an important sequel to the Egyptian and Arab art movement. His paintings are epics giving rise to a metaphysical world sprinkled with signs of melancholy and homesickness. During his uninterrupted 50 year stay in Paris. Rafi curiously shunned publicity. The introverted artist led a life of loneliness with his art and thoughts.


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Landmark Exec Linda G. Howard '73 To Speak to Grads
First Woman, Black Student To Serve as School's President To Give Commencement Address May 19
Linda G. Howard's career spans government, academia and the corporate world. Photo by Hellybee Photography
Linda G. Howard, vice president for legal at Landmark Worldwide, will serve as commencement speaker May 19 at the University of Virginia School of Law. She is a 1973 alumna of the Law School.
San Francisco-based Landmark Worldwide is an international personal and professional growth, training and development company. Howard joined Landmark in 2010 as assistant general counsel and later served as general counsel.
At UVA Law, Howard was the first black person and first woman to become student council president.
"Linda Howard is someone who not only has dedicated her career to serving the community, but also someone who, during her time at UVA, strove to build a better community from within," said Frances Fuqua '19, president of the Student Bar Association, which invites the commencement speaker each year. "That message — that everyone belongs and deserves to have a voice — is timeless and is one that we think resonates with every member of this law school, regardless of their background or where they are headed after graduation."
Howard's career has ranged from serving in federal and local government positions to academia, writing and the corporate world. After law school, she served as staff attorney and special assistant to the general counsel of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation, and as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen.
She then turned to academia, first as an assistant and tenured associate professor of law at Ohio State University, where she taught evidence, sex-based discrimination, legislation and legislative process, and then as counsel to the president of Hunter College of the City University of New York. In 1980, she took leave from Ohio State to work in the White House as executive director of the Interdepartmental Task Force on Women.
As an executive for the New York City Law Department from 1990-2003, Howard oversaw attorney hiring and continuing legal education, and also developed and conducted sexual harassment training. She authored "The Sexual Harassment Handbook" in 2007 based on her experiences.
"We are simply thrilled that Linda Howard will serve as our commencement speaker," said Dean Risa Goluboff. "From her pioneering days here at the Law School all the way through her career, Linda has forged her own path. She has so much wisdom, experience and inspiration to offer our students as they begin their own careers."
Howard received her B.A. in math from Reed College in 1971.