Something special Looking for the perfect Christmas gift that combines history, beauty, and sentiment? Antique jewellery is the answer. Vintage jewellery has a fascinating past, and each item holds a unique story. Gifting antiques is like giving a piece of history, and that adds an extra layer of meaning to your present.We found a wonderful range at AC Silver, who offer antique and vintage collections such as precious gemstones with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and more. Here are our favourites, a pair of Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Clover Vintage earrings, these are Italian and circa 1980. To see the…
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At least nine people were killed during a weekend jailbreak in Guinea that saw armed commandos briefly pluck ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara from prison, officials said on Monday. Issued on: 06/11/2023 – 11:35 1 min Heavily armed men burst into the prison in the capital Conakry early on Saturday, taking Camara and three other former officials who were on trial alongside him over a 2009 massacre during his presidency.It was unclear whether Camara had escaped of his own free will in the raid, which the army described as an attempt to “sabotage” government reforms.Later on Saturday, the army and Camara’s…
Home » How to Learn Spanish » 22 Common Spanish Mistakes and How to Avoid Them We all make mistakes when learning a new language. Chances are you’ve made some of the ones on this list. But instead of letting a few mistakes ruin your confidence, you can use them as a learning opportunity. In this post, you’ll learn 22 of the most common Spanish mistakes and how to avoid them. By learning some of these frequent blunders and their corrections, you can speak with more confidence, ease and accuracy! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient…
Free Family Christmas Event at the Playford Uniting Church. The Wonderfull Christmas Festival on Friday, 15 December 2023 will feature market stalls, food vans, entertainment and plenty of fun for the kids. The night will conclude with a fireworks display. Held at the Playford Uniting Church in Munno Para, the event will start at 6.30pm and entry is free. Proudly sponsored by the Playford Alive Initiatives Fund. For more information and all enquiries please visit the Family by Family Facebook page. What: Wonderfull Christmas Festival When: Friday 15 December 2023 | 6pm – 9.30pm Where: Playford Uniting Church |…
Separatist rebels killed around 20 people, including women and children, on Monday in an attack on a village in one of Cameroon’s restive anglophone regions, security and local officials said. Issued on: 06/11/2023 – 15:54Modified: 06/11/2023 – 16:01 2 min The overnight attack occurred in Egbekaw village, western Cameroon, the scene of deadly clashes between rebels and government forces for seven years.”The attack left around 20 dead, men, women and children, and 10 seriously injured people are in hospital,” a senior regional administrative official said on condition of anonymity.A security forces official and an official from a governmental body also…
The UN warned Friday of soaring human rights violations in Sudan’s Darfur region and said they were “verging on pure evil,” amid escalating fighting seven months into the war between the army and paramilitaries. Issued on: 10/11/2023 – 21:33 2 min “We keep saying that the situation is horrific and grim. But frankly, we are running out of words to describe the horror of what is happening in Sudan,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan.”We continue to receive unrelenting and appalling reports of sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detentions and grave violations of human and…
This is a part of a series on how Africa’s youth boom is changing the continent, and beyond.Portia Stafford, a petite and usually soft-spoken 22-year-old, shouted through the razor wire at the burly men guarding the construction site in Soweto, a sprawling township in South Africa. Pumped up with frustration and anger, she and a dozen young friends threatened to storm the site where a new settlement was being built.They wanted — no, they demanded — jobs.When a guard threatened to shoot, the group backed off and Ms. Stafford felt her resolve deflate. Shaken but unharmed, she made it home…
Issued on: 06/11/2023 – 22:40 South Africa and Chad have decided to recall their diplomatic staff from Israel for consultations. The move comes in response to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Also, more than 20 people have been killed in an attack near the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Since April, violence in the country has left at least 10,000 people dead and millions displaced. Finally, in Uganda, the discovery of vast gold deposits is not only changing the way local communities live but also endangering a crucial commodity: water.
Home » How to Learn Spanish » AP Spanish: An Effective Guide to Preparing for the Language and Culture Examination The AP Spanish Language and Culture Examination approaches. But don’t worry if you’re feeling stressed! There are plenty of great resources for AP Spanish practice out there, and also some great hacks you can use to save yourself time, stress and energy. In this guide, I’ll show you some simple and effective ways to prepare for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Examination, so that you have a higher chance of getting the score you want! Contents Download: This blog post…
Vacationing in 2023 has made us realize how important it is to take time off. COVID-19 made us realize that we often took traveling for granted. Didn’t we all feel the urge to just go out there and explore the world when we were confined to our homes, with many of us working remotely and not even going out to grab a bite? Well, now that the lockdowns are over, it’s time for you to take a much-needed break and consider traveling. Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains is one of the most relaxing parts of the country and can give…