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President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), Rudy Lovell has welcomed the appointment of the 50 newly appointed principals at primary schools across the country. “The Barbados Union of Teachers extends warm congratulations to the 50 newly appointed principals, some of whom will take up leadership positions in primary schools across the island this Hilary term [the others were already placed]. We commend these educators for their dedication, perseverance and commitment to advancing the quality of education in Barbados. Although our preference for these appointments is at the beginning of the first academic term, the union notes with appreciation the Public Service’s efforts to fill these critical vacancies,” Lovell told the Sunday Sun. The president said the orientation session for the new principals was a step in the right direction and should set the foundation for effective leadership and school management. “The union recognises that the role of a principal is pivotal in fostering an environment where students and staff feel inspired and valued. We underscore the need for continuous professional development, adequate resources and a supportive framework to ensure these principals succeed in their new roles. Furthermore, the BUT remains committed to fostering a spirit of collaboration with the ministry, school administrators and other stakeholders. We look forward to working closely with the newly appointed principals to address the various challenges within the education system and to support the holistic development of our nation’s children,” said Lovell. A press release from the ministry late Friday stated that the principals underwent a standardised recruitment and selection process conducted by the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training with a view to filling vacancies for the outstanding post of principal at the primary level. Last Thursday, the Ministry of Education conducted an orientation for the newly appointed principals at which they were given words of inspiration, guidance on effective management of their schools and assurance of the ministry’s confidence in their ability to manage the education process by ministry officials. In her opening remarks, Chief Education Officer, Ramona Archer-Bradshaw appealed for principals to remember their ‘why’, not to be derailed by some of the challenges, but to continue to be a source of inspiration for the students, staff and parents at their schools. She also emphasised that students and staff should feel excited about coming to school each day and that principals are a critical part of success in education. (BA/PR) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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Quinn Ewers believes fellow Longhorns QB Arch Manning has grown and matured enough “to be able to be successful at Texas.” The Austin American-Statesman’s David Eckert called the comment “a delicate question for Ewers to answer.” “Impacted by that oblique and another ankle injury suffered later in the season, Ewers' 2024 campaign hasn't gone to plan. He's no longer projected by NFL Draft analysts to a be a first-round selection this spring. It's caused some to wonder whether he might consider returning to college for another season, and whether he'd spend that season at Texas or elsewhere,” Eckert wrote. “For months, Ewers has deflected any and all inquiries about his future intentions.” Ewers and Manning have handled the ongoing questions about who should be Texas’s rightful QB1 with grace all year. Steve Sarkisian’s plan never wavered – Ewers has kept his QB1 role and Manning has only been used in specialty packages, as many called for him to – and Texas now enters their second College Football Playoff game against Arizona State as a major favorite. Sarkisian’s legacy will be defined by how he handles these two blue-chip signal-callers. Whatever happens with Manning in the future, winning one with Ewers after making the final four-team CFP field in 2023 would make this entire situation a success. There could be a great deal of question marks if Ewers doesn’t prove capable of leading the charge in 2024. Manning has looked like a more complete QB in the limited chances he’s gotten. It’s not every year you are the No. 5 team in the country and their two losses are to the No. 2 team. The Longhorns have their best shot since Colt McCoy’s squad back in 2009 to get it done.The year of the Jubilee has begun!
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Sheldon Museum of Art director Susan Longhenry is aiming to bring the community back to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln museum with new hours, traveling exhibitions and public programming. Shortly after she became director of the Sheldon Museum of Art in August 2023, Susan Longhenry walked from her Haymarket home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus on a Husker football Saturday. She wasn’t going to work. Sheldon had, for years, been closed on home gamedays, out of concern about security of the art and because of too many Husker fans coming into the museum not to see the art but to use the restrooms. “I just wanted to see for myself what campus was like,” Longhenry said. “I didn't know if I would see kind of dangerous things happening. I just saw a joyous community gathering. And I looked up and saw it against the dark Sheldon. That moment, I really committed to trying to engage with that experience as much as possible.” Some of that commitment to community engagement also grew out of a series of conversations with Sheldon “stakeholders” — collectors and board members, university faculty and staff, artists and community members — that Longhenry held over her first few months in Lincoln. People are also reading... “What I heard out of that was a very interesting sense of duality, that at various points in the life of the museum, it had been totally focused on the campus audience, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and at other points that have been focused on the Lincoln community and perhaps less so on the campus,” Longhenry said. “I heard that recently, there had been more of a focus on the campus, and I heard a hunger from the Lincoln community to be more engaged with the museum again. That has driven all of our decisions since.” That near-exclusive focus on the campus began a decade ago when Wally Mason became Sheldon director and chief curator. Switching the museum’s exhibition schedule to match the academic calendar, Mason appointed a curator of academic engagement who worked with faculty and staff across the university, presented exhibitions from the permanent collection aimed at students and studies and largely ended programming, like a Day of the Dead celebration, that targeted off-campus audiences. Longhenry, however, doesn’t see a reason to divide campus and community. That, she said, is particularly the case for Lincoln and the UNL museum with its Philip Johnson building paid for in the 1960s with funds from the Sheldon family and its collection acquired largely from donations, purchases from bequests and by the Nebraska Art Association, the museum’s decades-long support group. “Fortunately for me, that's a false duality," Longhenry said. “I believe that the magic power of the academic museum is that we are a nexus where the campus and the community come together.” In fact, Longhenry explored the campus/community nexus when she led Marquette University’s Haggard Museum of Art in a strategic program focusing on community assets and citizen participation that she recounted for the American Alliance of Museums. So Longhenry changed Sheldon’s hours, not only on football Saturdays but by opening during UNL’s winter break and on Sundays. Appropriately, in April, Sheldon invited the community to celebrate the new hours with Sundaes at Sheldon. Sheldon Museum of Art Director Susan Longhenry (center) serves ice cream during Sundaes at Sheldon, celebrating the museum opening on Sundays. “It’s been important for access, but it also sends a message,” Longhenry said. “If your hours are aligned with when people can actually come, I think that’s much more welcoming.” The new hours are also, in a sense, symbolic of the changes that Longhenry is bringing to Sheldon. “I believe firmly in centering visitors and asking yourself, ‘What's it like to walk into a museum for the first time, if you don't know it,’” Longhenry said. “We realize that we have this incredibly inspiring space that is beloved by many, but it can be a little intimidating. So we made some changes. “We want to make sure that, first of all, we’re open when you can come and when you walk in the door, you feel welcomed, that you have the tools you need to have a great experience.” That has led to moving the welcome desk, strengthening the visitor center and changes in signage. It has also seen the return of public events. On Halloween, the Sheldon Museum of Art provided flashlights to visitors for exploring darkened galleries housing the exhibition “Uncanny Encounters: The Disturbing, Surreal, and Supernatural in American Art.” Shedon Museum of Art visitors look at artwork using flashlights during "Uncanny Halloween." The "Uncanny Halloween" event drew a couple of hundred people who “really looked at the art,” taking their time to study paintings and sculptures using the flashlights, said Ann Gradwohl, Sheldon’s public relations and marketing manager. The stakeholders also expressed a desire for the return of traveling exhibitions to the Sheldon. That last traveling exhibition at the museum was a 2019 show of paintings by Maine artist John Walker. “I think the broader context (of the desire for traveling exhibitions) is the role that this museum has always, since 1888, played in terms of bringing great art to the people of Nebraska — and the people here want to experience it," Longhenry said. “So it's a balance.” Half of that balance is evident in the permanent collection galleries, where many of Sheldon’s iconic pieces, including Edward Hopper’s “Room in New York,” Mark Rothko’s “Yellow Band,” Willem de Kooning’s “Woman” and Norman Rockwell’s “The County Agricultural Agent” can be seen in the thematically installed spaces. “We have a great collection here, and one of the things I did do is bring back 'collection highlights,' which is the idea that we do have people who travel here who want to see the Hopper, they want to see the Rothko, it should not be in storage,” Longhenry said. “So we have brought back the idea of having some of the most iconic works of art that will be installed thematically.” The other half of the balance will be seen Feb. 7, when “Exploding Native Inevitable,” a traveling exhibition organized by the Bates College Museum of Art, comes to the Sheldon. “Exploding Native Inevitable” is an exhibition of the work of 12 contemporary Native artists and two collaboratives, accompanied by an ongoing program of dance, film, music, performance, readings, storytelling and video. Omaha artist Sarah Rowe, who is of Lakota and Ponca descent, is a member of the New Red Order collective and will have work in the show. “We're also bringing in an exhibition of work by Grace Hartigan, and that's in 2026,” Longhenry said. “We stake our claim on having a great collection of work by the New York School artists. But its women are not as represented as they could be, and she, in particular. This is just going to be a gorgeous show with big paintings.” Hartigan, one of the five “Ninth Street Women” who abandoned life as a New Jersey housewife and mother to become one of the boldest painters of mid-century abstract expressionism, is not represented in Sheldon’s acclaimed collection of 20th- and 21st-century American art. “There are some obvious choices that I would love to make in the future,” Longhenry said of the potential purchase of a Hartigan painting. “I think it’s important to be strategic. To be honest, I don't think it should be just what I happen to like. We're going to take a much more strategic approach to developing a collections plan. For the most part, I want to look at strengths, look at gaps, decide whether we're going to build on strengths or are we going to try to fill gaps?” “I will say that we've got an incredible strength with modern and contemporary American art. I do want to kind of interrogate that canon and what do we mean by American art?” she said. “I know there have been points in Sheldon's history where that has happened. I certainly want to do that.” One area that Longhenry said Sheldon will explore and almost certainly make purchases is in new media and its intersection between digital production and fine art. Sheldon has been reluctant to collect video art since the form appeared in the mid-1960s and has not actively pursued or exhibited new media works. “The explanation I've heard is because the building has trouble supporting it,” Longhenry said. “I feel like we can get around that. I think if we are developing an important collection — and this is nationally and internationally important — I think we have overlooked that aspect of it and we need to take a look at that.” On Jan. 21, Sheldon visitors can get a sampling of new media possibilities with the opening of “Infinite Hopper: An Algorithmic Journey Through Light and Space.” Created by Dan “NovySan” Novy, a UNL assistant professor of emerging media arts, the exhibition uses generative technology to produce an endless flow of Hopper-inspired imagery that never repeats or loops, integrating Sheldon’s works by the artist, especially “Room in New York.” That exhibition is also, Longhenry pointed out, evidence that Sheldon is not turning its back on the campus. And, with its creation by a professor, and a cadre of film and new media students, it should draw another audience to the museum. And, Longhenry said, she’s got no issue with anyone who wants to stop at Sheldon to use the facilities any time, asking “Why wouldn’t you want people to use the restroom?” The 10 most valuable pieces of public art in Lincoln 1. Ascent, Tower Square Artist Jun Kaneko's glass tower, Ascent, lights up the Lincoln Community Foundation Tower Square at 13th and P streets. It is valued at $1,150,000. 2. Harvest, Pinnacle Bank Arena "Harvest," which stands in front of Pinnacle Bank Arena at Canopy and R streets is valued at $1,022,000 and was paid for using money set aside for artwork during the arena's original planning. The artist is Michael Carpenter. 3. Standing Bear Sculpture, Centennial Mall Sculptor Ben Victor (behind) watches as descendants of Chief Standing Bear help to unveil his sculpture on Centennial Mall. The sculpture is valued at $150,000. 4. Groundwater Colossus, Union Bank Groundwater Colossus, the giant brick head by New York sculptor James Tyler, is made of more than 300 individually shaped bricks. It stands at Union Plaza and is valued at $125,000. 5. Buffalo, Pioneers Park "Buffalo" by George Gaudet, stands at the east entrance of Pioneers Park off Coddington Avenue. 6. Iron Horse Legacy Mural, Haymarket The Iron Horse Legacy Mural in Bill Harris Iron Horse Park by Jay Tschetter in the Haymarket is valued at $200,000. Another Tschetter's mural is on the F Street Community Center. 7. Mountain Monarch, Pioneers Park Mountain Monarch, by Rich Haines, stands at the Pioneers Park north entrance, off West Van Dorn Street. The sculpture is one of two at Pioneers Park that make the top 10 most valuable list of public art in Lincoln. 8. Pitch, Roll & Yaw, Lincoln Airport Pitch, Roll & Yaw, a sculpture by Lincoln artist Shannon Hansen, is lifted into place at the entrance to the Lincoln Airport in July 2015. The piece, in the shape of a giant paper airplane, is valued at $120,000. 9. Reflection, Salt Creek Roadway The sculpture "Reflection," by Albert Paley, sits at Ninth Street and Salt Creek Parkway. The sculpture previously was on display in New York as part of the "Paley on Park Avenue" exhibition. It is valued at $100,000. Palo Alto I Sculptor and artist John Buck unveils his public art installation, "Palo Alto 1", during a dedication ceremony in May 2016 in the Rotary Strolling Garden, 27th Street and Capitol Parkway. The pieces is valued at $72,000. Reach the writer at 402-473-7244 or kwolgamott @journalstar.com . On Twitter @KentWolgamott Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Entertainment reporter/columnist {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Infinix has partnered with UNESCO to provide practical training in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to over 30 students from the University of Ibadan (UI). The workshop which took place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Infinix ICT Resource Centre at the University of Ibadan. aims to inspire young Nigerian innovators through new CogLabs modules. “We are thrilled to celebrate our partnership with this university and support the growth of the ICT Centre alongside UNESCO and our technical partners. Through this workshop, we introduce new CogLabs modules in AI, robotics, and programming to empower Nigeria’s youth as the innovators of tomorrow,” said Oluwayemisi Ode. Public Relations Manager for Infinix Nigeria. Dr. Eugene Masinde, a trainer for UNESCO CogLabs, emphasized the workshop’s goal of making STEM education accessible. Joan Nadal, founder of E3BOT and Master Trainer for UNESCO CogLabs Workshops, added, “We aim to bring STEM education and robotics to everyone. Thank you, Infinix, for making this possible.” Participants received training in courses such as AI with Teachable Machines, coding with Scratch, and smartphone sensor testing. Representing the University of Ibadan, Dr. Demola Lewis, described the event “a dream come true” and praised Infinix for their commitment to AI training. “Anyone not aligned with AI will become irrelevant in the next decade,” he stated. Community Manager Olumide revealed that the workshop aimed to train 30 participants, with 20 selected as peer trainers. These trainers were provided with Infinix smartphones, branded items, cash stipends, and resources to help continue training others. Computer science student Ruth Tijani highlighted how smartphones would enhance participants’ learning and productivity. “It’s one thing to know, and another to have the tools to apply it,” she noted. The top 20 participants were awarded certificates, Infinix smartphones, and branded gifts, enabling them to train others in their communities. This event reinforces Infinix Nigeria’s commitment to advancing STEM education and AI in Nigeria.
EXCLUSIVE Cruz Beckham's bizarre response to jibes that his fledgling music career is all down to his parents By DOLLY BUSBY Published: 22:01, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 22:19, 28 December 2024 e-mail 29 View comments As the son of David and Victoria Beckham , he’s long had to battle accusations that he’s used his famous parents to advance his fledgling music career. But Cruz Beckham appears to have been particularly riled by the latest claims of nepotism levelled at him – responding with the bizarre declaration that ‘Jesus is also a nepo baby ’. The outburst came after he released a teaser video of his new Beatles-inspired song For Ya Love on social media on Christmas Day. ‘Not bad,’ wrote one critic. ‘Bet he had mega money and training.’ The 19-year-old quickly hit back, replying: ‘Not at all. Just a guitar.’ When the jibes continued, Beckham came out with his Jesus comment. Less than 12 hours later, early yesterday morning, he deleted the post. Cruz spent Christmas at his parents’ new £60million waterfront mansion in Miami, with his Brazilian-German songwriter girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29. In May, Cruz switched his music management from TaP, who work with the likes of Dua Lipa and Ellie Goulding , to guitar-led outfit C3, which is based in Los Angeles . Having worked with bands such as The Strokes, C3 is a key signing for the young singer and guitarist. Cruz Beckham appears to have been particularly riled by the latest claims of nepotism levelled at him – responding with the bizarre declaration that ‘Jesus is also a nepo baby’ Singer Cruz Beckham and his Brazilian singer girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, pictured in October in Beverly Hills This year, the teenager worked with songwriter Ed Drewett, who has four number one hits to his name including Little Mix ’s song Black Magic and The Wanted ’s All Time Low. Cruz has also worked with producer Fred Ball, known for his success with big names such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Ed Sheeran. Accusations of privilege have dogged his brothers too, throughout their various endeavours. Eldest Beckham son Brooklyn, 25, has attempted a number of high-profile careers, including a widely ridiculed attempt to be a photographer. Brooklyn now lives in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz, the daughter of a billionaire businessman, and makes money by promoting products to his 16 million social media followers. He also recently released his own brand of hot sauce. Next eldest son Romeo, 22, recently gave up his bid to become a professional footballer after a year with Brentford and a spell training with his father’s US club, Inter Miami. In September it was announced that Romeo, who is dating 23-year-old DJ Kim Turnbull, would now be following his mother into a career in fashion. Fortunately for Cruz, the response to his attempt to compare himself with Christ has not turned as ugly as the fallout from John Lennon’s declaration that The Beatles (pictured) were ‘more popular than Jesus’ in 1966 Victoria, who runs the high-end fashion house bearing her name, is supporting her son. He has already signed with a top agent, Safe Management, and has modelled for Yves Saint Laurent. Fortunately for Cruz, the response to his attempt to compare himself with Christ has not turned as ugly as the fallout from John Lennon’s declaration that The Beatles were ‘more popular than Jesus’ in 1966. That remark prompted howls of protest among Christian communities in the US and led to death threats, American radio stations banning The Beatles’ music and public bonfires of the band’s records across the country. Share or comment on this article: Cruz Beckham's bizarre response to jibes that his fledgling music career is all down to his parents e-mail Add comment
( MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) MIDAR for investment and Urban Development, the founding and master developer of Mostakbal City and MADA in East Cairo, is reinforcing its leadership in Egypt's Real estate development sector with ambitious expansion plans. These initiatives are part of a broader vision to align with Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development, focusing on infrastructure enhancement and quality of life improvement. Ayman Elkousey, Managing Director and CEO of MIDAR, outlined the company's bold ambitions for the future. He emphasized MIDAR's commitment to transforming urban development through large-scale projects based on sustainable smart city standards. The company currently owns 46 million square meters of land, divided between Mostakbal City and MADA, both designed to meet the needs of future generations by incorporating the latest technological innovations. Elkousey highlighted that Mostakbal City, a flagship fourth-generation city, has proven to be a successful model for smart urban living. With more than 20 developers and investors involved, the city is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The total investment in Mostakbal City has exceeded $7 billion, solidifying its status as one of Egypt's most prominent smart cities. Building on this success, MIDAR plans to launch MADA in 2024. This new project spans 25 million square meters and is expected to accommodate 500,000 residents. With an estimated investment of $145 billion, MADA will be one of Egypt's first fifth-generation cities, incorporating artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance its smart city capabilities. Elkousey also shared that MIDAR was the first Egyptian company to obtain an IoT license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, underscoring its commitment to advanced technology for improving the quality of life in its communities. The company relies on smart infrastructure to manage transport, energy, and utilities, ensuring sustainable, eco-friendly solutions. To further strengthen its sustainability goals and provide integrated services, MIDAR has established several specialized service companies, including Circuit (responsible for electricity distribution and power station maintenance), WAYZ (focused on sustainable transportation solutions), and CTRL (for city facility management). The strategic location of MIDAR's land in East Cairo gives the company a significant competitive edge. Situated between New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital, this area benefits from proximity to a modern transportation network, including the monorail, light rail transit (LRT), high-speed trains, and new roads and axes. This connectivity boosts the value of MIDAR's cities as investment hubs, offering a balanced mix of residential and commercial spaces, supporting the company's vision of creating integrated, sustainable urban environments. Elkousey also noted that MIDAR enjoys strong financial backing from major banks, including Banque Misr, the National Bank of Egypt, and the National Investment Bank. These partnerships provide the company with financial flexibility, ensuring the efficient and high-quality execution of its projects, while also bolstering investor confidence in MIDAR's ability to achieve its ambitious goals. Looking beyond the local market, MIDAR has ambitious plans for regional expansion. The company is in discussions with prominent regional developers to form strategic partnerships aimed at launching major residential and commercial projects in the region. These projects will focus on sustainability and integration, addressing the growing demand in the regional market and offering an innovative model for urban development. MENAFN22122024000153011029ID1109021708 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Queen Letizia and King Felipe's new portraits by Annie Leibovitz are fit for royalty
JONESBORO — Senior forward Annika Wilbanks and junior guard Bonnie Fagan combined for 33 points as Valley View defeated Southside 56-38 in senior girls’ basketball Monday night at Blazer Arena, improving to 5-0. Head coach Angie Ellis discussed her star players’ performances and what she expects of them.The Kansas City Chiefs will have a short break after Week 12 before they face the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday for an AFC West clash. Although they are 10-1, the Chiefs have dealt with injuries to multiple impactful starters on both sides of the ball. However, it seems they may get one of those impactful starters back on Friday. © Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Defensive end Charles Omenihu has been out since the AFC Championship in January with a torn ACL. The team took him off injured reserve prior to Week 11, but he still has yet to see any game action as he continues to ramp up his workload in practice. Now, it seems that Chiefs fans may see him make his season debut against Las Vegas. On Tuesday, Omenihu responded to an old post he made back in April with highlights from a past matchup against the Raiders. In his response, Omenihu posted two cryptic emojis, the letter "P" and a snake. Although this doesn't confirm that Omenihu will return, as that will likely come down to a decision between coaches and trainers, it does seem to be a sign that the defensive end plans to take the field on Friday. Related: Mahomes Reflects On Clutch Video Going Viral In his seventh season, Omenihu posted career-best numbers with Kansas City in 2023, which was also his first year with the team. In just 11 appearances, he finished the season with 28 combined tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. After struggling the past two weeks, the Chiefs' defense could use a spark that Omenihu could certainly provide. Related: Mahomes Details The One Benefit Of Close Wins