Police are investigating after the daddy of Sara Sharif was reportedly assaulted in jail weeks after being jailed for the 10-year-old’s homicide.

Urfan Sharif is claimed to have been attacked at Belmarsh Jail on New 12 months’s Day by two different inmates in a cell, the Solar newspaper reported.

Sharif reportedly suffered cuts to his face, and it’s understood he obtained medical remedy contained in the jail. The weapon alleged to have been used within the assault was a part of a tuna can.

Sharif, 43, and Sara’s stepmother have been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted on the Previous Bailey final month of killing Sara at their house in Woking, Surrey.

A Jail Service spokesperson mentioned: “Police are investigating an assault on a prisoner at HMP Belmarsh on 1 January.

“It could be inappropriate to remark additional whereas they examine.”

Belmarsh is a Class A jail in south-east London housing a few of the UK’s most harmful prisoners.

A Met Police spokesperson mentioned: “Police are investigating an allegation {that a} prisoner was assaulted at HMP Belmarsh on 1 January.

“The sufferer, a 43-year-old man, suffered non-life threatening accidents.”

Sara was hooded, burned and crushed throughout a “marketing campaign of torture” that lasted two years earlier than her physique was discovered on the household house in August 2023.

Urfan Sharif was sentenced to a minimal of 40 years in jail for homicide, whereas his spouse Beinash Batool, 30, obtained a minimal of 33 years.

Sara’s uncle, Faisal Malik, 29, was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment for inflicting or permitting her dying.

The three fled to Islamabad, Pakistan, with Sara’s 5 siblings, the day earlier than her physique was discovered, prompting a global manhunt.

They hid on the market for 4 weeks earlier than returning to the UK, the place they have been arrested.

Police are investigating reviews that the daddy of the schoolgirl Sara Sharif had his throat reduce in an assault by fellow inmates whereas in jail for her homicide.

Urfan Sharif, 43, is claimed to have been attacked in Belmarsh jail, south London, by two males who rushed into his cell with a weapon constructed from the lid of a tuna tin, in keeping with the Solar. The assault is claimed to have occurred on New Yr’s Day and triggered accidents to his neck and face which can be understood to have been handled in jail.

The Metropolitan police stated in a press release they have been investigating an allegation of assault at Belmarsh.

Sharif was sentenced to life imprisonment final month, together with Sara’s stepmother, Beinash Batool, 30. The pair have been convicted on the Outdated Bailey of killing 10-year-old Sara at their residence in Woking, Surrey.

Sentencing them, the choose, Mr Justice Cavanagh, described their marketing campaign of abuse as “torture” and condemned them for not exhibiting “a shred of regret”.

A Met police spokesperson stated: “Police are investigating an allegation {that a} prisoner was assaulted at HMP Belmarsh on 1 January. The sufferer, a 43-year-old man, suffered non-life threatening accidents.”

A supply instructed the Solar that Sharif “was sliced up badly in his cell by two others who rushed in. It was deliberate and so they used a makeshift weapon — constructed from the lid of a tin of tuna.” In response to the newspaper he was “fortunate to outlive” and obtained stitches.

The assault occurred solely weeks into Sharif’s minimal 40-year sentence.

As a class A jail, Belmarsh accommodates a few of Britain’s most infamous and harmful criminals.

Sara was discovered useless in a bunkbed on the household residence in Surrey on 10 August 2023. The couple had killed her two days earlier and fled to Pakistan. A postmortem examination discovered she had 71 exterior accidents, together with bruises, burns and human chew marks. She additionally had a minimum of 25 fractures, together with 11 to her backbone.

A jail service spokesperson stated: “Police are investigating an assault on a prisoner at HMP Belmarsh on 1 January. It could be inappropriate to remark additional whereas they examine.”

India’s Rohit Sharma (L) chats with a teammate Jasprit Bumrah throughout a apply session forward of the fifth cricket Check match between Australia and India on the Sydney Cricket Floor in Sydney on January 2, 2025.
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A brand new 12 months with its tidings of hope is the overwhelming theme at any time when January chimes in. It’s no totally different this time round, particularly for India, because it faces the problem of altering the script within the present Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection.

Trailing 1-2, the fifth and closing Check commencing on the Sydney Cricket Floor (SCG) on Friday (January 3, 2024), presents India with a possibility for redemption. Successful at Perth, dropping in Adelaide, a weather-assisted attract Brisbane, and a loss in Melbourne, have constituted the report card of Rohit Sharma’s males.

On the SCG with its historical past weaved round runs and spin, any Asian group ought to really feel optimistic. India isn’t any totally different although its efficiency right here over the a long time reads as one win, seven attracts and 5 losses.

That is the bottom through which Ravi Shastri scored a 206 in 1992, a Check through which Shane Warne made his debut. This is similar turf the place Sachin Tendulkar posted a 241 in 2004, a knock through which he reduce out the cover-drive, a shot that had develop into his tragic-flaw. Maybe the final bit affords a lesson to Virat Kohli, who has been fishing exterior the off-stump.

India will miss Akash Deep because the speedster is coping with a again damage. Nevertheless, the larger fear is about Rohit. As a captain, his identify could be the primary one pencilled into the enjoying eleven. However with coach Gautam Gambhir not being specific about whether or not the out-of-form skipper will discover a berth, that previous Indian cricket imagery of smoke and daggers is in vogue.

It’s the very last thing anybody wants forward of a significant face-off. If India does handle to defeat Australia and draw stage at 2-2, by advantage of being the defending champion, the guests would retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

It’s crucial that the batters collectively hearth. Ok.L. Rahul’s runs, Nitish Kumar’s consistency, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promise and the lower-order’s fire-fighting have typically rescued India. The others need to contribute too and Shubman Gill, benched at Melbourne, may get a look-in.

On the bowling entrance, Jasprit Bumrah, who may lead if Rohit is dropped, has been distinctive. It stays to be seen if the think-tank would like Prasidh Krishna because the third seamer and keep on with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar as the 2 spinners.

Throughout the dividing line, Australia made one change with Beau Webster changing Mitchell Marsh. If it is a full-stop for the latter, it may very well be a mirror reflection of the destiny that affected his father Geoff Marsh. The previous opener watched his Check profession grind to a halt following a lukewarm present towards the visiting Indians within the 1991-92 collection.

For Pat Cummins, most of his batters have slowly gained type even when they appear weak towards Bumrah. The Australian skipper and speedster has led from the entrance and it’s one important trick that Rohit missed on this collection. If he does impact a turnaround, sport’s newest miracle could be upon us. For now, it appears distant.

The groups (from)

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ok.L. Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Tanush Kotian.

Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head (vice-captain), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Sean Abbott, Jhye Richardson and Beau Webster.

Match officers: Umpires: Michael Gough and Sharfuddoula; Third umpire: Joel Wilson; Match referee: Andy Pycroft.

Match begins at 5 a.m. IST.

India vs Australia fifth Check Day 1 Highlights© AFP

The seventh-seeded Notre Dame Combating Irish will battle the second-seeded Georgia Bulldogs within the Faculty Soccer Playoff quarterfinals on the 2025 Sugar Bowl on Thursday, someday later than initially scheduled because of the assault on Bourbon Avenue on New 12 months’s. The Combating Irish (12-1), who’ve received 10 in a row, are 5-0 in opposition to Related Press high 25 groups this season. The Bulldogs (11-2), who defeated Texas 22-19 in time beyond regulation to win the SEC Championship, are 4-2 in opposition to ranked opponents this 12 months. Notre Dame might be with out no less than 11 gamers on account of damage or the switch portal, whereas Georgia might be with out no less than 9 gamers, together with beginning quarterback Carson Beck, who underwent elbow surgical procedure and has declared for the NFL Draft.

Kickoff from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is ready for 4 p.m. ET. After Georgia opened as the favourite, the Irish at the moment are 1.5-point favorites within the newest Notre Dame vs. Georgia odds, whereas the over/underneath for whole factors scored is 45.5, up a degree from the opener. Earlier than making any Notre Dame vs. Georgia picks, take a look at the faculty soccer predictions from the SportsLine Projection Mannequin.

The mannequin simulates each FBS recreation 10,000 occasions. Since its inception, it has generated a betting revenue of effectively over $2,000 for $100 gamers on its top-rated faculty unfold soccer picks, and it’s 43-35 on top-rated picks in the course of the 2024 season. Anybody following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen spectacular returns.

Now, the mannequin has set its sights on Notre Dame vs. Georgia. You may head to SportsLine to see its picks. Listed below are a number of faculty soccer betting traces and tendencies for Georgia vs. Notre Dame:

• Notre Dame vs. Georgia unfold: Notre Dame -1.5
• Notre Dame vs. Georgia over/underneath: 45.5 factors     
• Notre Dame vs. Georgia cash line: Notre Dame -117, Georgia -103
• ND: The Combating Irish have lined the unfold in 12 of their final 14 video games (+9.80 items)
• GA: The Bulldogs have hit the sport whole over of their final 5 video games as the house workforce (+5.00 items)
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Why Georgia can cowl

With Beck sidelined, the Bulldogs will flip to Gunner Stockton, the No. 7 QB in 247Sports’ Class of 2022 rankings, at quarterback in addition to different choices on offense, together with the one-two punch of working backs Nate Frazier and Trevor Etienne. Frazier, a freshman, led the Bulldogs in dashing with 129 carries for 634 yards (4.9 common) and eight touchdowns. He had missed three video games on account of a rib damage, however got here again within the SEC Championship Sport to hold six occasions for 47 yards in opposition to Texas. He carried 21 occasions for 136 yards (6.5 common) and three touchdowns in a 59-21 win over Massachusetts on Nov. 23.

Etienne, a junior, carried 111 occasions for 571 yards (5.1 common) and 9 touchdowns. He additionally caught 28 passes for 168 yards (6.0 common), together with a protracted of 14. Within the SEC title recreation win over Texas, he rushed 16 occasions for 94 yards (5.9 common) and two touchdowns. In a 30-15 win over the Longhorns on Oct. 19, he carried 19 occasions for 87 yards (4.6 common) and three touchdowns. See which workforce to choose right here.

Why Notre Dame can cowl

Quarterback Riley Leonard powers the Combating Irish. For the season, he has accomplished 217 of 325 passes (66.8%) for two,293 yards and 17 touchdowns with six interceptions and a 139.6 score. Within the 27-17 win over Indiana within the first-round, he accomplished 23 of 32 passes (71.9%) for 201 yards and one landing with one interception. He additionally carried 11 occasions for 30 yards and one landing. In a 49-7 win over Stanford on Oct. 12, he accomplished 16 of twenty-two passes (72.7%) for 229 yards and three touchdowns, whereas dashing six occasions for 31 yards and one rating.

Jeremiyah Love has led the bottom recreation this season, carrying 142 occasions for 1,057 yards (7.4 common) and 16 touchdowns, together with a protracted of 98 yards. He carried eight occasions for 108 yards (13.5 common) and one landing within the first-round win over Indiana. He has reached 100 yards or extra in three of Notre Dame’s previous 4 video games. In a 35-14 win over Virginia, he rushed 16 occasions for 137 yards (8.6 common) and two touchdowns. See which workforce to choose right here.

How one can make Notre Dame vs. Georgia picks

The mannequin goes Over the full, projecting 53 mixed factors, and it additionally says one aspect of the unfold is the higher worth. You may solely get the decide at SportsLine.

So who wins Notre Dame vs. Georgia, and which aspect of the unfold is the higher worth? Go to SportsLine now to see which aspect of the Georgia vs. Notre Dame unfold to leap on, all from the superior mannequin that’s up effectively over $2,000 on its FBS faculty soccer picks, and discover out.

Tlisted here are endearing, clever and forthright performances right here from Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, who’ve a young chemistry on this delicate if, for me, contrived romantic drama from screenwriter Nick Payne and director John Crowley. It has gained golden opinions and I wanted I favored it extra, having discovered it supremely watchable whereas not fairly believing in any of it for a single second.

You would possibly name it One Day on shuffle; we see a relationship of two thirtysomethings with episodes of their lives proven out of order, although not precisely at random – the ultimate scene remains to be its narrative climax. It reveals the thrill and heartaches of Tobias (Garfield) and Almut (Pugh) and their toddler daughter Ella (Grace Delaney). Tobias is a good-tempered man who’s an government on the Weetabix breakfast cereal company; after some humorous establishing scenes, his quirky-ordinary job is just about forgotten about. The extra necessary profession is certainly Almut’s. She is a superb chef and restaurateur (and former ice-skating champ) specialising in Anglo-Bavarian fusion delicacies; her dedication to the job inflicting sophisticated emotions about parenthood. A horrible disaster and a basic, existential alternative imply that they must look arduous at their lives and what their love for one another means.

Pugh’s muscular, sensual, charismatic presence packs a punch in each scene; she appears as if she may head-butt the digicam and allow you to keep on watching the scene by way of a cracked lens with out lacking a beat. Garfield is extra yieldingly mild; he has many closeups through which his faltering smile appears on the verge of evolving right into a baffled frown, or fun, or tears. They meet-cute when Tobias, holed up in a lodge room, can’t discover a pen to signal his divorce papers and truly leaves the constructing in his white towelling gown to purchase one – and Almut runs him over in his automotive.

On this fantasy-Curtisian scenario, Tobias seems to be making an attempt to cross a twin carriageway – and certainly the lodge receptionist may have equipped a Biro? Nicely, maybe the purpose is that Tobias is simply too indignant and distraught to recollect this (or put his garments on) though excessive feelings usually are not exactly what Garfield’s efficiency is delivering. As for Almut, she has a fierce, nearly fanatical dedication to her craft; as she prepares to compete within the Bocuse d’Or world chef championships, she varieties a detailed friendship with commis-chef Jade – a extremely good efficiency from Lee Braithwaite – and seems more and more neglectful of her household in addition to her self-care.

Garfield and Pugh have a beautiful scene collectively when Almut is about to offer start; they get caught in visitors on their solution to hospital and discover themselves in a petroleum station disabled bathroom, panickingly about to bear probably the most dramatic occasion of their lives with the midwife on the speakerphone. It’s touching and hilarious when Tobias sobs: “A face! I can see a face!” The witty and touching environment is ingenious, although steering away from John Lewis Christmas advert territory.

I felt that the movie was evasive concerning the uncinematic actuality of what critical sickness and dying truly appears like, and the ultimate alternative is simply too simplistic. However the movie remains to be one thing to see, if just for the marvellous performances from Garfield and Pugh.

ESPN would be the place to observe at present’s Georgia vs. Notre Dame CFP quarterfinal on the Sugar Bowl, which was postponed on Wednesday because of the terror assault in New Orleans. The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl sport between Notre Dame and Georgia will now be performed this afternoon, kicking off at 4 p.m. ET. This is what it is advisable to know.

Tips on how to watch the 2025 Sugar Bowl:

Date: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025

Time: 4 p.m. ET

Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans

TV Channel: ESPN

Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu with Dwell TV, Fubo, YouTube TV and extra

When is the Sugar Bowl?

The Georgia vs. Notre Dame CFP sport was postponed from Jan. 1 within the wake of a lethal assault on New Orleans’ Bourbon Road. The Sugar Bowl will now be held at present, Jan. 2, kicking off at 4 p.m. ET.

The place to observe the Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal sport on TV:

You possibly can watch protection of the Georgia vs. Notre Dame Sugar Bowl sport beginning at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The place to observe the Sugar Bowl sport with out cable:

You possibly can tune into the Georgie vs. Notre Dame sport on ESPN which is carried by a number of platforms together with Fubo TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.

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DirecTV Stream’s Selection tier (at the moment $105.98/month with charges) will get you entry to all the standard soccer suspects: NFL Community, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Plus the Selection tier will get you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Community, Massive Ten Community, SEC Community and loads of native RSNs. The very best half is, at the moment you may attempt all this out without spending a dime. So in case you’re fascinated about attempting out a reside TV streaming service for soccer season, however aren’t able to commit, we suggest beginning with DirecTV Stream.

You will additionally get limitless Cloud DVR storage included in no matter DirecTV bundle you select.

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Fubo TV offers you entry to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Community, and 100+ extra reside channels. At $80/month, the reside TV streaming service is unquestionably a giant funding for soccer followers however it’s one of the complete methods to catch tons of NCAA video games this season, and nonetheless leaves you with main financial savings in comparison with a standard cable bundle. Fubo subscribers additionally get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.

Proper now the platform is providing $30 off your first month of any tier.

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2024 NCAAF Upcoming Schedule:

All instances Jap

Thursday, Jan. 2

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 5 Notre Dame (CFP quarterfinals — Sugar Bowl) | 4 p.m. | ESPN

No. 14 Ole Miss vs. Duke (Gator Bowl) | 8 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Jan. 3

North Texas vs. Texas State (First Responder Bowl) | 4 p.m. | ESPN

Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech (Duke’s Mayo Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, Jan. 4

Liberty vs. Buffalo (Bahamas Bowl) | 11 a.m. | ESPN2

Sunday, Jan. 5

North Central (IL) vs. Mount Union (Stagg Bowl for the DIII championship sport in Houston) | 8 p.m. | ESPN

Tips on how to watch NCAAF video games in 2025:

NCAA soccer video games air throughout a variety of channels, from widespread cable networks together with the total ESPN suite (that is ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Massive Ten Community, SEC Community, ACC Community and extra.

Overwhelmed? You are not alone. This is a breakdown of the platforms we suggest testing forward of the 2024 NCAA soccer season, in order that come sport time, tuning into your favourite group’s video games will likely be as simple as merely turning on the TV….

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DirecTV Stream’s Selection tier (at the moment $105.98/month with charges) will get you entry to all the standard soccer suspects: NFL Community, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Plus the Selection tier will get you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Community, Massive Ten Community, SEC Community and loads of native RSNs. The very best half is, at the moment you may attempt all this out without spending a dime. So in case you’re fascinated about attempting out a reside TV streaming service for soccer season, however aren’t able to commit, we suggest beginning with DirecTV Stream.

You will additionally get limitless Cloud DVR storage included in no matter DirecTV bundle you select.

Professionals

• Full bundle free trial out there
• Many native RSNs included
• Limitless Cloud DVR

Cons

• Value
• ABC and ESPN at the moment not included

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Fubo TV offers you entry to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and 100+ extra reside channels. Beginning at $80/month, the reside TV streaming service is unquestionably dear (however actually not the costliest possibility on this listing), however affords practically each channel you will want to observe each the NCAA soccer season and the 2024 NFL season.

Fubo subscribers additionally get limitless cloud DVR storage and proper now, new subscribers can get $30 off their first month of any tier.

Professionals

• 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage

$50 to your first month at Fubo

We’re quarter-hour into We Reside In Time once we get the meet-cute between our profitable couple, which sees acclaimed chef Almut (Florence Pugh) by accident hit Weetabix middle-manager Tobias (Andrew Garfield) along with her automotive. By then, we’ve already seen them mull over a second most cancers prognosis, in addition to take pleasure in a lighthearted second with Almut within the throes of being pregnant. We proceed to leap backwards and forwards in time, however we by no means lose our bearings. Because the highs and lows of the connection unfold and Crowley doles out happiness and despair in equal measure, it’s all pretty straightforward to observe, with Almut’s various hairstyles, the scale of her pregnant stomach, or the presence of the couple’s daughter appearing as useful signposts.

Extra vital than the when is the what. Nick Payne’s screenplay delves right into a myriad of relationship points which are wealthy of their issues, from decision-making over having youngsters, to residing for the long run versus residing for the now, and extra. The movie is at its finest when it marinates in these tough conversations, its non-judgement of its characters permitting for selections and moments which are as egocentric as they’re trustworthy, actual, and human.

All of that is elevated a number of ranges by two of the perfect actors working at present. Garfield — right here reuniting with Crowley, his director on Boy A —is good because the exceedingly common Tobias, equally adept at showcasing lighthearted humour and devastating, soul-crushing ache. However that is Pugh’s present, and she or he’s riveting and quietly transferring as her Almut strives for profession glory even whereas coming to phrases along with her mortality. Collectively, Pugh and Garfield are a drive. With chemistry in abundance, their courtship is good, humorous and awkward, every non-verbal communication of longing, disappointment and damage deeply felt. They’re straightforward to fall in love with.

The additional we get into the story, the extra the notion of legacy begins to rear its head. In a single essential scene, a annoyed Almut “doesn’t need to be remembered as someone’s lifeless mum”. It’s a sequence that’s strikingly, devastatingly truthful. But it surely’s additionally a gateway to the movie’s final message — the small moments matter simply as a lot, if no more so, than the grand gestures and large accomplishments. As rendered in We Reside In Time’s bookends, it’s a takeaway that’s particularly profound.

Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, who was recognized for her excessive cosmetic surgery and report divorce settlement, has died.

The 84-year-old – who was nicknamed Catwoman, reportedly as a result of she had her quite a few procedures performed within the intention of trying feline – suffered a pulmonary embolism and handed away in a palace in Paris on Tuesday, based on native stories.

“Her companion Lloyd Klein is saddened to announce the dying of Jocelyn Wildenstein in Paris,” based on AFP, reported Paris Match.

Ms Wildenstein, born Jocelyne Périsset, appeared wholesome when she was final seen within the French capital with Mr Klein a mere two weeks in the past.

Alongside her appears to be like, Ms Wildenstein – who described herself as an artwork seller on Instagram, the place she had 1.1 million followers – was additionally recognized for her immense divorce settlement of $2.5 billion (£1.7 billion).

Born on 5 August, 1940, in Lausanne, Switzerland, not a lot is thought about her upbringing in a middle-class household in Switzerland aside from that she was the daughter of a struggling department-store purchaser.

On the age of 17 her life modified – she began relationship Swiss film producer Cyril Piguet.

She later dated European filmmaker Sergio Gobbi for 5 years and spent a variety of her time exploring Africa, a continent she fell in love with.

Her life as a socialite let her transfer in elite circles internationally, with Saudi arms seller Adnan Khashoggi introducing her to her future husband, the late Alec Wildenstein, whereas on safari with mates in Kenya in 1977.

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After marrying the French-born American billionaire and former elite artwork seller in 1978, she break up from him within the late Nineties in one of many largest divorce settlements in historical past.

Her penchant for surgical procedure to make her face extra cat-like has been extensively reported as being performed to please her horse-racing ex-husband.

Ms Wildenstein was additionally an completed hunter and pilot, and she or he had a love for artwork and ornament.