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Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral
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Casa Artelor
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The top 29 attractions in Sibiu
Cities in Sibiu
The city of Sibiu is situated in the heart of the European cultural capital Romania. It was the capital when Romania joined the Eu
Squares in Sibiu
Piata Mica
It is very nice, I was eating at a restaurant in June of the year 2007 and loved it. You could see some acting and darma as it was
The Evangelical Cathedral of St. Mary of Sibiu is behind the Piata Mica, Sibiu in the tiny square. You see from far away how high
The Turnul Sfatului, or Council Tower, is an emblem of the city of Sibiu, perhaps its most famous monument. The tower was built i
Shopping Centres in Sibiu
The Corso is the main shopping street of Sibiu. You go out of the west side of the city to get to the main square, Piata Mare. In
Churches in Sibiu
The Jesuit church of Sibiu is situated in the main square, Piata Mare. It is a very large building with a bell tower that dominate
Shops in Sibiu
Casa Artelor Art Gallery
The Gallery is installed in the ground floor of the house Artelor. The house is named home of Arts, and in these four or five room
Of Cultural Interest in Sibiu
Ancient Grain Silos
In the main square of Sibiu, Piata Mare, you will find some holes in the ground covered by a small, metal stopper, with a window t
Museums in Sibiu
Museum of Natural History
The Natural History Museum of Sibiu is located at the height of the medieval city wall. It is part of a collection of museums, fo
Old Sibiu, built in the Middle Ages by the Saxons ve came from Germany, is probably the city's biggest attraction. It is very beau
Streets in Sibiu
Strada Avram Iancu
La Strada Avram Iancu street is a part of society that lived in the upper part of Sibiu: There were the houses of Saxon businessme
Markets in Sibiu
Sibiu Market
We went to Sibiu Market on the first day to have breakfast. It was around 9 am, but the men were already in the bar with beer in h
The Artelor House in Piata Mica is the former home of the guild of butchers. This house is first mentioned in records from 1370. T
ASTRA National Museum Complex
The ASTRA Museum is actually a group of museums in Sibiu. They include the Transylvanian Culture Museum, the Museum of Folk Tradit
Casa Luxemburg is one of the many historic medieval centers that can be found in Sibiu. The city was founded by the Saxons, ve cam
Sibiu City Walls
Sibiu is located in central Romania, and is a city with history, and was founded in the Middle Ages by the Saxon village. They cam
St Ursuline Church
The Greek-Catholic church St. Ursula is in the old historic center of Sibiu, situated a few steps from the main square, when you g
Piata Aurarilor
This is the square of gold artisans. In medieval times in Sibiu, each group of artisans was concentrated in a different square; sh
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This little wooden trinket box was Leslie Linsley's signature at Tiffany's for 30 years, but is now sold exclusively at Nantucket Looms. It is handmade of turned beechwood by Leslie's grandfather many years ago. The box is first painted and the original botanical designs are carefully cut out to fit the contours of the box. Many coats of Leslie's Magic Decoupage Finish are applied to render it smooth to the touch. Use it for rings and things you treasure. Give as a beautiful and unique gift for a bride to be.
All boxes are one-of-a kind and cannot be replicated exactly, but it is possible to choose a specific flower.
Local artist, Leslie Linsley, rightfully dubbed "the Queen of decoupage" (The New York Times), keeps the traditional craft of decoupage alive with her beautiful collection of trinket boxes. For forty years, Leslie has carried on the legacy of her grandfather and is considered a master craftsman. In addition to being a talented artist, Leslie is a well-respected and popular author, having written over seventy books on crafts, lifestyle, and decorating. Her most recent publication, Country Living Salvage Style: Decorate with Vintage Finds, showcases her passion for repurposing eclectic finds as a way to infuse charm and character into one's home. Leslie and her husband, Jon, divide their time between Nantucket in Key West.


Summit Country Day School senior Noor Amir will present her independent research on water quality at the Ohio Academy of Science in April. Behind her is some of the equipment she used in the Science Research Institute laboratory.
Independent research on water quality conducted by Summit Country Day School senior Noor Amir, Mason, will be presented at the annual Ohio Academy of Science (OAS) meeting.
Noor's research is entitled "Comparing Three Methods for the Best Assessment of Water Quality and Macroinvertebrate Diversity." Noor has been mentored in her research over the past year by Jessica Replogle, Ph.D., head of The Summit's Science Research Institute.
Noor's abstract was accepted as a poster presentation at the OAS meeting scheduled for April 13 at Columbus State Community College where Ohio's scientists, engineers, educators, graduate, undergraduate and pre-college students discuss recent developments in science and technology. Her abstract was peer-reviewed and will be published in the annual Program Abstracts for the Ohio Journal of Science. The journal has a global circulation among researchers.
She was one of 20 students from Greater Cincinnati selected for the TAP Healthcare program in 2018. At The Summit, she is a member of the Student Senate, National Honor Society and the Director's List. She collaborated withthe University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute to launch a chapter of Bearcats Against Cancer at The Summit and now serves as club leader. She has served on the Youth Board for the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati and through her mosque has tutored Syrian refugee students.


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Guard dogs more friendly than frightening when put to the test (VIDEO)
Eric Pfeiffer
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An unintentionally hilarious investigation into the effectiveness of guard dogs finds that if you're a loving pet owner, your dog probably can't be counted on to stop intruders.
CBS Atlanta teamed up with some local dog owners and a professional dog trainer to see if burglars have much, if anything, to fear. The station enlisted the help of Jeff Schettler, who runs the Georgia K9 National Training Center.
Schettler dressed in a 40-pound protective suit and entered each dog owner's home, simulating a burglary. And unfortunately for the dog owners, had Schettler been a real criminal, he would have made it out safely in every single attempt.
"Even when they are in their own home, they can be a bit nervous," he told the station.
And even when they aren't nervous, they might just be downright friendly. For example, Star, a 10-pound papillon mix, let Schettler cradle her in his arms and carry her outside the home.
The other guard dogs in the test included a 38-pound Brittany spaniel named Calico; a 29-pound English Staffordshire terrier (aka, pit bull) named Bindi; an 85-pound Rottweiler named Roxie; and Kevlar, a 100-pound German shepherd.
If you guessed the pit bull would be the most ferocious, you'd be dead wrong. In fact, Bindi performs tricks for Schettler when he enters her home, repeatedly waving her front paw in his direction and licking his face.
Kevlar puts up the most resistance, nipping at Schettler's legs when he heads upstairs to the area that contains the dog's kennel. But even then, Kevlar quickly retreats, running back downstairs and leaving Schettler to go about his business.
You can watch the full series of guard dog test videos below:
Several people have offered their own list of breeds that make the best guards. But Schettler says it has more to do with how the owner has raised the animal and how it has been trained. A number of locations around the country offer guard dog rental services to paying customers.
Saudi Arabia, for years one of the world's most prolific executioners, dramatically reduced the number of people put to death last year, following changes halting executions for non-violent drug-related crimes, according to the government's tally and independent observers. The Saudi government's Human Rights Commission said Monday it documented 27 executions in 2020.
Iran asks watchdog not to publish 'unnecessary' nuke details
Iran urged the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to avoid publishing "unnecessary" details on Tehran's nuclear program, state TV reported Sunday, a day after Germany, France and Britain said Tehran has "no credible civilian use" for its development of uranium metal. The report quoted a statement from Iran's nuclear department that asked the International Atomic Energy Agency to avoid publishing details on Iran's nuclear program that may cause confusion.
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island

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It may be hard to believe that emojis now feature in nearly 50% of all Instagram posts. Not only are they commonplace across virtually all platforms of social media, but we now have a day in the calendar devoted to these beloved ideograms. If you don't know your winking face from your aubergine, don't worry. Using emojis socially or even professionally is easy, as long as you know your audience.
Where did the phenomenon of emojis begin and why have they become so integral to how we communicate? Strictly speaking, man has been using symbols and drawings to communicate for centuries. That was until language, both spoken and written, evolved and developed into what we use today. Does this mean we are now regressing to a simplified means of communication? "A picture paints a thousand words" is an expression many of us have heard. Emojis can do just that—convey an emotion or thought without the need for words. They can also be great at providing context. The written word can be interpreted in many ways. A potentially negative comment, for instance, can be assigned positive connotations with the help of a smiley face emoji. How less intimidating would "I'll see you tonight, we need to talk" be perceived if it was followed by a winky face, dancing lady in red, and thumbs-up emoji?
World Emoji Day is upon us; the 17th of July is the date you need to save. The original "smiley" emoji was trademarked back in 1972, but not on the 17th of July. The reason behind this particular date is thanks to Apple. July 17, 2002 marks the day Apple introduced their iCalendar app, alongside a full suite of emojis for use. Through the power of influence of Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burgess, the first World Emoji Day was stamped into history in 2014. Google has even adapted their icon for their calendar app to display July 17th, a decision mimicking that of Apple. It isn't just tech companies getting involved; our love for emojis continues to spread, with many popular news outlets embracing the 17th of July. Some have even suggested that their audience use only emojis to communicate on this day.
No matter your standpoint, emojis are here to stay. From their humble beginnings in 1972 to the estimated 203 million in revenue now generated annually, there appears to be no stopping their rise. As each aspect of our daily lives becomes further integrated with social media platforms, a change primarily driven by the use of mobile devices, it seems inevitable that the use of emojis will continue to rise.
You know the date, and you know the history—all that remains is to celebrate. Not sure how you can take part? The following are just a few ways you can embrace World Emoji Day.
Hold an emoji party! The only requirement? Everyone has to come dressed as their favourite emoji.
Include #WorldEmojiDay in all your tweets on July 17th. This way, everyone will know!
Communicate using only emojis. Late for work or out on a first date? Try using just emojis to tell your story.


With the auspicious grace of His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan is spreading the aroma of peace and humanity all around the world through the vedic spiritual science of bhakti.
To keep this spark sweltering within the hearts of masses, DJJS organized spiritual congregation at Dabwali Malko Ki (DMK), Punjab on 2nd April, 2017. Devotees also look forward to such congregations in order to get surcharged and succeed in their personal, professional, and spiritual life. People from near and far areas gathered in large number to attend the event. Innumerable devotees who have been enlightened from within and learned the art of bhakti with the valuable grace of His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji are now awaken souls and are determined towards the goal of "World Peace".
The preacher disciples sang many motivational and devotional bhajans followed by a series of discourses which enlightened the hearts of people and motivated them to accelerate their speed on the path of bhakti. The orators voiced that "Bhakti is the science of sciences and has immense potential to uplift a person to his ultimate true and pure self". They gave many examples from the scriptures in support of the said statement clarifying that how bhakti brings positive changes in a person's life. One of the highest level of bhakti is 'SAMADHI'.
The learned preachers also discussed various important points that a disciple must keep in mind while walking on the path of bhakti. Spirituality is the only way through which we can attain peace both inside and outside. One who walks on the divine path of bhakti under the guidance of spiritual mentor is able to attain both the spiritual and worldly goals of life. Our scriptures are full of examples stating that how spirituality brought immense change in the life of people. Even the demons where transformed into saints.
The invaluable experiences shared by the preachers in the program helps to bring constructive changes into the lives of masses and acts as much needed booster dose. The discourse ended with the distribution of prasadam and people took invaluable learnings with them.


Michel de Broin, Smoke, 2011, color, video, sound, 2 minutes, 50 seconds.
Michel de Broin's US solo debut activates cracked lightbulbs, wood logs, bronze castings, and a bicycle with electric currents. The Montreal-based artist calls upon these basic objects to convey fundamental physical forces, all the while adding a trace of whimsy to his works. The result is a constituency of protean ingenuity. A superlative example is Overpower, 2013: A ten-thousand-volt current blazes through a bronze warrior figure that wields a sword over a broken lightbulb. Charged by the voltage, the sword ignites the bulb's filament, resulting in an electric flash that rushes between the two objects.
The smartly titled sculpture Logged On, 2013, demonstrates the incongruity of de Broin's practice. A steel girder stands erect on the floor, as a shorter log clings to its side. This strange embrace is maintained by an electrical current fed through a coil inserted into the log, magnetizing it to the steel beam. There is an underlying temporality in this fragile partnership's reliance on an uninterrupted flow of power: The man-made beam, so much larger than the log, privileges the human product over the human. Elsewhere, a video titled Smoke, 2010, shows a bike being ridden through a cemetery, leaving trails of smoke behind it. De Broin creates this effect by converting the rider's energy into an electrical current, which activates a smoke machine. As the ghostly fog dissipates it evokes terrestrial impermanence, a note echoed in the headstones through which it drifts. In the gallery, the bike itself rests against a column, affording an inspection of its mechanics. Both of these works require finite energy sources to run transformative systems—if the metaphysical is at play here, the sheer brevity of what is temporal (us) has been brought fully into focus.


As a few of you might have seen via our tweets over the weekend, Cyclops, Ashley and myself spent a bit of time waiting in line for tacos. Why would someone wait in line for tacos you ask?
Well this particular taco stand, Henry's Tacos, has been a staple of the Valley (suburb of LA for those who aren't natives) for 51 years and just happens to be right down the street from where I reside. It was built by Henry Comstock in 1961, and it preceded the first Taco Bell and was one of the first "gringo" taco stands in the LA area.
Going to school in San Diego I was never a stranger to a good taco stand but for some reason I had never paid Henry's a visit, it was always on my to do list but one thing or the other always got in my way. That was why I was saddened to hear last week that Henry's was being forced to close it's doors.
I wasn't the only one who was devastated by the news, LA natives, Aaron Paul, Elijah Wood and George Lopez decided to take a stand and try to keep this landmark open.
They sent out a S.O.S. to their fans and guess what, the fans responded. Fans of the stars and Henry's tacos came out in drones to take pictures with their favorite hobbit or stand in line for hours for a burrito.
In a stalker move I was able to snap a shot of Elijah Wood and his adoring fans. While I didn't get a shot, Aaron Paul was there for hours taking pictures, signing autographs and throwing out blue bags of crystal meth (ok probably just pop rocks) but still funny.
After almost 2 hours in line the three of us got our tacos and they were delicious! Not sure if Henry's Tacos will be saved but it was cool to see such a disjointed city come together for a good cause.


Could your brain cells be the next weapon to fight the obesity epidemic? Scientists from the UK believe this could be the case. With over 30% of the population now meeting the definition of obese (and between 15-20% of children and teens as well) the discovery is welcome news.


Two American visitors to Iceland find themselves the apparent last people on Earth in a film that offers few answers.
"Last people on Earth" movies are practically a genre in themselves, having begun as a reaction to 1950s atom-bomb anxiety ("On the Beach," "Five"), then remained a sporadic presence in all subsequent waves of screen sci-fi, including environmental and zombie apocalypses. "Bokeh" belongs to the category's least populist corner, in which the catastrophic event itself is not depicted and/or left entirely mysterious, with the focus on the few survivors. and how they manage — or fail — to carry on after civilization's end.
Movies of this stripe (like "Glen and Randa," "The Quiet Earth" or, more recently, "The Road") are bound to frustrate those anticipating any conventional fantasy thrills, while instead aiming to provide the abstract rewards of a speculative mood piece. That's likely to be the reaction to "Bokeh," which takes its name from the photographic term for blurry parts of a picture produced by variable lens focus.
Why that title? You might as well ask why the central figures here wake up one day to find themselves seemingly the last people on Earth; no answer will be forthcoming from this first feature from Geoffrey Orthwein and Andrew Sullivan. Light on plot and explanation, while not perhaps so deep as it would like to think itself on a philosophical plane, this minimalist drama is bound to induce a parting "What was that about?" shrug from many viewers. Nonetheless, they'll be held to a degree by the film's concept, confident execution, and use of beautiful Icelandic locations.
Iceland is the place that young American couple Jenai (Maika Monroe) and Riley (Matt O'Leary) have chosen for their vacation, which is also her first time abroad. At first they behave like any other tourists, seeing the sights in town, eating out, going on guided walks, etc. But one morning after Jenai witnesses some odd lights in the sky during the night, they exit their hotel to find no one around… anywhere. Cars have seemingly been abandoned in the streets; shops are unlocked but empty. At first they assume the populace has been drawn away by some holiday event, or an emergency evacuation. But then it turns out that even the folks back home aren't answering their phones. TV stations have gone off air; the internet has remained stagnant since the prior evening. All human activity has apparently ceased, sans corpses or any other proof of disaster to explain it.
The co-directors' screenplay is not high in incident, but it does move along briskly, taking advantage of picturesque settings inside and (increasingly) outside of Reykjavik, as our protagonists have a ready supply of vehicles, gas and time at their disposal. What the script does not do, rather oddly, is lend those protagonists much depth or personality, though the performers themselves are attractive and personable enough. Admittedly, the characters are still young. But surely they must have backgrounds, interests, and aspirations — none of which the film bothers to express. We never even glean how serious they'd be about each other if life still offered other prospects.
Not unlike Burgess Meredith in the famous "Twilight Zone" episode where a voracious reader finds he's got "all the time in the world" and an open library after humanity likewise vanishes — only to break his reading glasses — here, we're stuck for eternity with two perfectly decent people who, it seems, just aren't very interesting company. Not even for each other.
It's notable that when the duo finds it might not be alone, after all — something that would invariably spell terror in a different kind of movie — the discovery offers scant comfort. The more interesting existential debate this triggers represents a direction too briefly taken to really deepen "Bokeh," which in any case soon trundles on toward a less-than-satisfying fadeout, with all narrative mysteries left dangling.
The result is a "What if?" exercise that ultimately doesn't take its starting premise to any place that's terribly interesting. However, for at least as long as it appears to be heading somewhere, "Bokeh" holds attention with polish and resourcefulness on a limited budget. Joe Lindsay's widescreen photography makes the most of the striking landscapes on hand, Orthwein's editorial pace is unhurried yet lively, while Keegan DeWitt's solo-piano-based score strikes appropriately plaintive, spectral notes.
Reviewed online, San Francisco, March 17, 2017. Running time: 92 MIN.
Production: (U.S.—Iceland) A Screen Media Films release (U.S.) of a Zealous Pictures production in association with Vintage Pictures and Verge Pictures. Producers: Doug Dalton, Kent Genzlinger, Briene Lermitte. Executive producers: Andrew Sullivan, Dirk Junge. Co-producers: Hlin Johannesdottir, Birgitta Bjornsdottir, Joe Shott, Liana Lehua, Christina Jennings, Harry Halloran Jr.
Crew: Directors, writers: Geoffrey Orthwein, Andrew Sullivan. Camera (color, widescreen, HD): Joe Lindsay. Editor: Orthwein. Music, Keegan DeWitt.


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Hope for a child living with HIV
By Navy Kieng
Sampho (not his real name) reads his text book during class.
©UNICEF Cambodia/ 2016/Navy Kieng
Sampho*, 11, is a young boy living with HIV. Sampho's parents died in 2010 and he now lives with his great grandparents and the family of his aunt in Cambodia's north eastern Kratie province. There are 11 people in his family and they all depend on his aunt and uncle who are construction workers. The young boy is in grade 5 at a local primary school near his home.
Sampho is a happy boy who does well in school. "I want to be a medical doctor," he said.
"He is a good student, intelligent, brave and friendly," his teacher, Ms. Tep Thida, said.
Once each month, Sampho goes to the provincial hospital with his grandmother or his aunt for regular medical follow up and to receive antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
UNICEF provides support for transport costs and he regularly joins the activities of Friends Helping Friends, known as 'mmm' meetings for health education and consultations. When he is waiting for his appointment and treatment at the hospital, Sampho enjoys reading books and playing with toys in the hospital's playground, which is also sponsored by UNICEF.
Sampho and his parents were all diagnosed with HIV. It has been nearly one year for Sampho, and he takes medicine regularly without needing to be reminded by his family. He understands the benefits of taking medicine and he loves his life.
"Without support for the treatment and counselling, I would have been very ill or died," he said.
Sampho's classmates like him and play with him without prejudice or discrimination. Once a year, he receives support from his school in the form of study materials and clothing. He also received a bicycle from the school committee so he could get to school easily.
In his free time, Sampho usually does some house work, such as carrying water to fill a jar, taking care of his great grandmother and doing his school work.
Sampho's grandfather, Mr Try*, 87, cares deeply for his family.
"I am very happy to see Sampho lives healthily and studies hard to make a good grade. Though my family is poor, I try to support his study as much as I can and we welcome extra support for him because I am now so old that I cannot live longer with him," Mr Try said.
"Because we are too old we do not have any income. We depend on the income of Sampho's aunt and support from some neighbours."
Mr Try said that the support Sampho receives for his travel costs to the hospital has allowed him to receive treatment regularly and participate in mmm meetings to learn about healthcare and engage with his peers.
"We are happy he can share the experiences among families of other children living with HIV," he said.
*Names changed to protect identity
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Seyed Muhammad Khatami (em persa: سید محمد خاتمی, ; Ardakan, 29 de setembro de 1943), é um intelectual e político iraniano. Além do seu idioma nativo, o persa, fala árabe, inglês e alemão. Foi ministro da cultura nos anos 1980 e 1990 e presidente do Irã entre  2 de agosto de 1997 e  3 de agosto de 2005,  eleito em 23 de maio de 1997 e reeleito em 2001. Foi sucedido no cargo por Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, eleito em  24 de junho de 2005.

Quando eleito, recebeu o apoio de mulheres e jovens, em razão de sua plataforma liberalizante e reformista. Internamente, defendeu a liberdade de expressão, a tolerância - tendo em conta particularmente as demandas das mulheres e dos jovens do Irã - e o fortalecimento da sociedade civil; e, externamente, mostrou-se favorável a manter relações diplomáticas "construtivas" com os demais estados da Ásia e com a União Europeia, com abertura aos investimentos estrangeiros. Khatami foi eleito com quase 70 % dos votos.

Em fevereiro de 2009, Khatami anunciou que concorreria às eleições presidenciais de 2009. Em 16 de março, renunciou à candidatura em favor de seu amigo e conselheiro, o ex-Primeiro-Ministro Mir Hussein Mussavi.

Em outubro de 2009, Mohammad Khatami e o filósofo iraniano Dariush Shayegan receberam o Prêmio Diálogo Global, da Universidade de Aarhus, Dinamarca, que o reconhecimento de contribuições relevantes para a comunicação e cooperação globais.

Um dos principais líderes da oposição reformista do Irã, Khatami tornou-se alvo da linha dura iraniana, por ter apoiado Mir Hussein Mussavi e as denúncias de fraude na eleição presidencial de junho de 2009. Uma onda maciça de protestos da oposição e pró-reforma provocou uma dura repressão do governo, que resultou em 80 manifestantes mortos, além de centenas de oposicionistas e jornalistas presos. Entre agosto de 2009 e abril de 2010, cerca de doze pessoas foram condenadas à morte e mais de 80 a penas que variam entre seis meses e 15 anos de prisão. A linha-dura iraniana também pediu a prisão, julgamento e execução de Khatami. Em abril de 2010, o governo impediu Khatami de viajar para o exterior, a fim de participar de uma conferência sobre desarmamento nuclear, em Hiroshima, no Japão.

Biografia
Khatami graduou-se em Filosofia ocidental na Universidade de Isfahan, mas interrompeu seus estudos de mestrado em Educação, na Universidade de Teerã, para estudar Ciências Islâmicas em Qom. Depois de sete anos completou os cursos até o mais alto nível, Ijtihad. Tempos depois, foi para a Alemanha, a fim de dirigir o Centro Islâmico de Hamburgo, cargo que ocupou até a Revolução iraniana.

Antes de assumir o cargo de Presidente, Khatami foi membro do Parlamento de 1980 a 1982; supervisor do Instituto Kayhan; Ministro de Cultura (de 1982 a 1986, e de 1989 até o 24 de maio de 1992, quando renunciou); diretor da Biblioteca Nacional do Irã de 1992 a 1997 e membro do Conselho Supremo da Revolução Cultural. Adicionalmente é membro e presidente do Conselho Central da Associação dos Clérigos Militantes.

Presidência
Khatami é considerado o primeiro presidente reformista do Irã, porque preconizava o império da Lei, a democracia e a inclusão de todos os iranianos no processo de tomada de decisões políticas. No entanto, suas políticas reformistas provocaram várias disputas com os líderes islâmicos conservadores, que controlavam poderosas estruturas governamentais. Khatami perdeu muitas dessas disputas e, ao final de sua presidência, muitos de seus seguidores se viram desiludidos. Como presidente, de acordo com o sistema político iraniano, Khatami estava subordinado ao Líder Supremo, e não tinha autoridade legal sobre muitas instituições  importantes, tais como as forças armadas, além da rádio e da televisão estatais.

Khatami apresentou ao Parlamento as chamadas "declarações gêmeas" durante sua administração. Esses dois documentos legislativos trariam pequenas, porém importantes mudanças à legislação eleitoral do Irã, e ademais apresentavam uma clara definição do poder do Presidente para prevenir violações à Constituição por parte das instituições estatais. Khatami descreveu pessoalmente as "declarações" como a chave para o avanço das reformas em Irã. As declarações foram aprovadas pelo Parlamento mas foram depois vetadas pelo Conselho dos Guardiões.

Políticas econômicas
Em seu governo, Khatami deu continuidade ao esforço do governo anterior para industrializar o país. No plano macroeconômico, manteve as políticas liberais de Rafsanjani. Por esse motivo muitos críticos de seu governo o acusam de ter sido negligente com a economia e priorizar a política. Em 10 de abril de 2005, Khatami mencionou o desenvolvimento econômico, as operações a grande escala do setor privado na economia iraniana, e o crescimento econômico de 6% entre os pontos fortes de seu governo.

Política exterior
Durante a presidência de Khatami, a política exterior de Irã passou de confrontadora a conciliadora, recusando o suposto choque de civilizações e promovendo o Diálogo entre civilizações. Em novembro de 1998, através da resolução GA/RES/53/22, a Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas proclamou o ano de 2001 como o Ano do Diálogo entre Civilizações, por sugestão de Khatami.  Em conseqüência, as relações internacionais de Irã melhoraram, exceto com os Estados Unidos, devido à desconfiança mútua.

Entre as figuras com as quais Khatami se reuniu, constam o papa João Paulo II, Koichiro Matsuura, Jacques Chirac, Johannes Rau, Vladimir Putin, Abdelaziz Bouteflika e Hugo Chávez.

Depois do terremoto em Bam, no 2003, o governo iraniano recusou a oferta de ajuda de Israel. Em 8 de abril de 2005, durante o funeral de João Paulo II, Khatami se sentou junto ao primeiro-ministro de Israel Moshe Katsav, uma vez que o cerimonial decidiu que os locais a serem ocupados pelos líderes respeitariam a ordem alfabética. Tempo depois, Katsav - que nasceu no Irã, na mesma província que Kathami - assegurou que os dois apertaram as mãos e conversaram. Este fato pode ter sido o primeiro contato entre Irã e Israel desde que seus laços diplomáticos se cortaram em 1979. No entanto, quando regressou ao Irã, Khatami foi duramente criticado pelos conservadores por ter "reconhecido" Israel ao falar com seu Presidente. Em conseqüência, os meios estatais reportaram que Khatami negava veementemente as declarações do presidente de Israel.

Fa(c)tos relevantes 2005-2006
 2 de setembro de 2005: o Secretário Geral das Nações Unidas, Kofi Annan, designa  Khatami como membro da Aliança de Civilizações
 28 de setembro de 2005: Khatami se retira, depois de 29 anos de serviço no governo
 14 de novembro de 2005: Khatami exorta os líderes religiosos lutar pela abolição das armas químicas e biológicas.
 30 de janeiro de 2006: Khatami inaugura o "Centro Internacional de Diálogo entre Civilizações"
 28 de fevereiro de 2006: no II Fórum da Aliança de Civilizações (UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum), promovido pelas Nações Unidas em Doha, Qatar, Khatami declara que "o holocausto é um fato histórico" e que Israel fez "um mau uso deste fato histórico, com a perseguição ao povo palestino"
 7 de setembro de 2006: durante uma visita a Washington, defende o diálogo entre Estados Unidos e Irã.

Diálogo entre civilizações
Muhammad Khatami apresentou a teoria do Diálogo entre Civilizações como resposta à teoria do Choque de civilizações de Huntington. Depois de apresentar o conceito de sua teoria a várias organizações internacionais, incluindo as Nações Unidas. a teoria ganhou apoio internacional. Como defensor da moralização da política, Khatami declarou que "a tradução do diálogo entre civilizações na política consistiria em argumentar que a cultura, a moral e a arte devem prevalecer na política".

Prêmios e honrarias

 Medalha de ouro da Universidade de Atenas
 Medalha especial do Congresso dos Deputados de Espanha; chave de Madrid
 Doutor honoris causa da Universidade de Moscou de Relações Internacionais
 Doutor honoris causa da Universidade Estatal de Moscou
 Doutor honoris causa do Tóquio Institute of Technology
 Doutor honoris causa da Universidade de Delhi
 Doutor honoris causa da Academia de Ciência do Azerbaijão
 Doutor honoris causa em Ciências Políticas da Universidade do Líbano
 Medalha e placa de honra da International Federation for Parent Education
 Doutor honoris causa da Nilein University do Sudão
 Doutor honoris causa da University of St Andrews, Escócia
 Prêmio Diálogo Global da Universidade de Aarhus, Dinamarca (dividido com Dariush Shayegan)

Ligações externas

 Página oficial do site do governo - Biografia (em inglês)
 Página oficial (em persa)
 Dissidentes iranianos (em inglês)

Presidentes do Irão
Filósofos do Irão
Socialistas do Irã
Militares do Irã
Muçulmanos do Irã

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Johan Throne Holst (7 February 1868 – 13 February 1946), was a Norwegian industrialist and politician for the Liberal Left Party (Frisinnede Venstre). He was the founder of Marabou and CEO of Freia, now owned and operated by Mondelez International.

Biography
Throne Holst was born in Trondheim, Norway. He was the son of Johan Martinus Brodtkorb Holst (1829-1913) and Josefa Gørvell (1835-1913).

Throne Holst graduated from Trondheim Cathedral School and attended a trade school in Hamburg (1887–88). He started his business career as a salesman in his father's  merchant business in Trondheim.
In 1892,  Holst bought a recently started chocolate factory in Oslo.  Holst built up Freia (Freia Chocolade Fabrik) to be Norway's leading chocolate manufacturer, and a modern workplace, with canteens and its own park for workers, Freiaparken in Oslo. The company was also the first in Norway with its own health care policy, and the first with a 48-hour working week. His son, Harald Throne-Holst was managing director of the Freia chocolate factory from 1948 to 1970 and later CEO.

In 1916, Throne Holst established chocolate production at Sundbyberg, Sweden  under the brand name Marabou with his son Henning Throne-Holst (1895-1980) as CEO and director. The brand Marabou was created as the brand name Freia already existed in Sweden. Actual production  did not start until 1919 due to shortages in cocoa supply caused by World War I.

He served in the Oslo city council (1904–10)  and was elected to the Norwegian Parliament (1909–12) as a representative of the Oslo neighborhood of Hammersborg. In 1923, Throne Holst was appointed chairman of Handelsbanken. Holst distanced himself from Vidkun Quisling by the beginning of the 1930s. In 1941, Holst was in the minority in the Federation of Norwegian Industries who protested against the increased trade that would be introduced during Nazi German occupation.

Personal life
In 1894, he married   Hanna Richter Jenssen (1873-1952), daughter of Hans Peter Jenssen (1848-1902) and Signe Klingenberg (1852-1925). They were the parents of business executives Henning Throne-Holst (1895-1980) and Harald Throne-Holst (1905-96).

Johan Throne Holst died during 1946 and was buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund in Oslo. His family retained control over both Marabou and Freia until 1992.

Selected works
 Industri og industrielle problemer : belyst ved erfaringer fra A/S Freia Chocolade Fabrik (Kristiania: Aschehoug. 1914)
 Erindringer og refleksjoner.  (Oslo: Gyldendal. 1941)

References

Other sources
Rudeng, Erik (1989) Sjokoladekongen : Johan Throne Holst – en biografi (Oslo: Universitetsforlaget( .

External links

Freia website

1868 births
1946 deaths
People from Trondheim
People educated at the Trondheim Cathedral School
Norwegian company founders
Norwegian industrialists
Norwegian anti-communists
Norwegian people of World War II
Free-minded Liberal Party politicians
20th-century Norwegian politicians
Burials at the Cemetery of Our Saviour


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Bates County Commission September 2022 Minutes
Road #2007 Rich Hill / NextERA
The 20th day of July Term
The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Bills were approved.
The previously discussed road in Rich Hill #2007 (August 15th) has been repaired. This road has a fiber Optic cable that runs underneath. This cable runs data from Kansas City to Joplin. Road has been raised and culvert installed. Payment for this repair is coming out of CART funds.
The Magnesium Chloride flakes have come in and payment is being made from CART funds. Road and Bridge Supervisor, Bill Stephan, will be purchasing the spreader to get this on the roads needed for dust control. Work will have to be coordinated with the townships involved.
1:30 Fiona Bagwell with NextERA energy, John Felitto and Allen Anderson. Updates on Court ruling that tax exemption of solar energy projects is unconstitutional. This ruling negates the need for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes). There was a discussion, but no decision given on how to go forward with these agreements. At this point the project goes onto the tax rolls once constructed. Allen mentioned 2 arrangements one most used is an old one, Chapter 100. Chapter 100 locks the tax into the county. The other is Enhanced Enterprise Zones. Responsibility for the tax is the project owner not the landowner. If sold to utilities, then the utility tax goes to the state level then distributed throughout the state.
The Commission requested a few modifications to the Road Use Agreement. The Commission requests any improvements made to be left and not returned to their original state. To leave it as improved. Also, to include a continuing maintenance on the road during the time the lease is in use. Fiona requested to have a quote per mile for maintenance.
Other items discussed were the landowner can request the fence to be left after the decommissioning phase. If the land is sold by original landowner during life of lease the lease goes with the land.
This current project is to have a 30-year lease with two 10-year extensions if possible.
What we can expect to happen. An inventory for best routes and roads to use and adjustments and repairs needed to those roads. Once all information is together and design finished, local meetings will happen on the project and update meetings. All local emergency and first responder entities will be notified. Media will be notified and updated as well. Projected construction to start in 2026.
3:00 Charles Rush with Cook Insurance came in to present the upcoming health insurance contract renewal. Charles presented several options. Keeping with our Aetna, our current insurance, monthly premium would be $778.55 and projected to go up again next year. Monthly premiums with Blue Cross Blue Shield would be $643.55, next year an unknown. Copay and out of pocket cost to employees goes down with Blue Cross Blue Shield. He did have quotes from other companies, yet they were much more with higher cost. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson made the motion to go with Blue Cross Blue Shield with the county still paying full premium for employees. Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion passed with no opposition.
APPROVED ATTEST
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The 21st day of July Term
The Bates County Commission met with Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson and Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney Present in the AM. Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley was absent in the am, present in the afternoon session.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Bill Stephan came in to discuss a few needs. He is looking in to seeing what pre-made box culverts cost. He is also needing a new tractor and mower or other type of mower. They are holding off replacing employees that left for now till next spring.
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Courthouse Painting/Security Room
The 22nd day of July Term
The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Ray Shaffer and Nina Carlton came in to talk over the Courthouse painting open bids. All bids are in. One could only do the painting and not the repairs needed in some areas. Bid came down to Nick Alkire at $15,700.00 and Brent Kelso at $13,400.00. Both are local people, and both quoted with paint and materials with repairs. Northern Commission Kenny Mooney made the motion to accept and move forward with the quote from Brent Kelso. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson seconded the motion.
All voted yes with no opposition.
Still waiting on the Johnson Controls quote for fire alarm system.
Ray is working on the Security entrance for the Courthouse. Plans have been looked over by the Sheriff Office. The Projected date of completion is October first. This area will have to be added to the cleaning duties on a regular basis.
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Cook Insurance
The 23rd day of July Term
1:30 Charles Rush with Cook Insurance on the quote for Property and Casualty Insurance. Current insurance has declined continuing coverage. Several companies declined to quote coverage on smaller municipalities as claims and cost have been high over the last years either with natural disasters or law enforcement coverages. Missouri Rural Services did locate one company that is willing to work with smaller municipalities. Tokio Marine HCC. Charles did get them to meet the current coverage and cost. Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley has asked Charles to go back and ask Tokio Marine to quote this with higher replacement coverage to the Courthouse. Charles will bring back an updated quote on Wednesday the 21st.
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American Broadband / Approved Bills / Homer Township / City of Adrian / Charles Rush
The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present. Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney came in late morning.
9:30 Jim Patterson with American Broadband in to ask for a letter of recommendation. He is seeking a state grant to build a fiber broadband network in Rich Hill. The letter helps in the states scoring of the award process. They specialize in building broadband in rural and isolated areas. They currently have builds in five states including Missouri. Currently working from Warrensburg area to Sedilia. Also, in Nevada. Options include co-axle connect in home to fiber on pole or underground, or streaming directly through Apple, Roku and Fire products. They also have phone services.
The Presiding Commissioner elect for Vernon County, Joe Wilson, stopped in to introduce himself and visit. See our process in motion and ask a few questions.
Approved Bills.
Andy Dudley with Homer Township came in seeking advice on recent issues with being on the township board and doing hired work for the township. He had decided to resign so he will be able to work on the roads. He will be submitting a formal letter to the commission.
1:30 Ryan Wescoat, the City of Adrian Administrator, came in to drop off the ARPA Application to repair the water pump failure they have experienced.
2:30 Charles Rush brought back the answer to increase coverage in the Property and Casualty Insurance for the Courthouse to 10 million and 12 million. The company, Tokio Marine will only increase the coverage to 10 million. The increase in premium is 67,000.00. Total Premium for the year would be $218,940.00 annually. Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney made the motion to accept the Tokio Marine quote on Property and Casualty for $218,940.00 annually with the increased coverage for the Courthouse. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson seconded the motion. All voted yes. No opposition. Motion carried.
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Cornland Special
The Bates County Commissioners met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson. Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney was absent.
Cornland Special Board Members Gary Anderson and Don Hill came in to discuss the findings of the State Auditor's Report, (see scanned documents at end of the monthly minutes in official book), in answer to the Audit requested by the citizens. There was some miscommunication in who was being audited due to be verbiage of the report. The Cornland Special Board members are referred in the document as commissioners. The County Commissioners are not involved in this audit. The district was found to have deficiencies in internal controls, noncompliance with legal provisions, and needing improvement in management practices and procedures. The board is taking steps to improve these areas. Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson added Osage Township would be willing to talk to them about maintenance of the roads and possible hire of their equipment and person.
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Great River / Fire Alarms / Bill Stephens
The Bates County Commissioners met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatly, Northern Commissioner Kenny Mooney and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
9:45 am Julie Siebert with Great River about an invoice the County paid for electrical repair done by Osage Valley during BRO -21. The invoice was never submitted for reimbursement from Mo-DOT. They have sent the submittal letter, and need it signed and sent back. The Commissioners signed the letter, and it was returned.
Ray Shaffer, courthouse maintenance and Nina Carlton, courthouse housekeeping brought over the remaining quote from Johnson Controls for the fire alarm system update. They submitted 2 quotes one for code compliance update, and one for full new install. There wasn't any information about monthly maintenance fees, or inspection fees. The previous quote from Brian Goings with Atronic was for a completely new code compliant system with a monthly maintenance fee and yearly inspection fee. ($49.00 monthly then $2,100.00 yearly inspection fee totaling $2,688.00 yearly cost) Any alerts are reported immediately to the fire department. Jim asked if they had a leasing option that would cover repairs and updates. Brad said he had not heard of them but could ask about it. He did mention there was a maintenance and repair option. Most detectors last 10 years. The system will let them know when the detectors need replaced. He will email Ray the quotes of this service plan.
Other updates from Ray and Nina are interior painting begins October 17th. He is still working on the floor for the security entrance and the push button to open the door has come in.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Bill Stephens in for updates.
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Published by Bates County News Wire on October 06, 2022


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Domestic, External Resources Required to Help Landlocked Developing Countries Bolster Prosperity, Secretary-General Says at Midterm Review
By Editorial staff	 On Dec 5, 2019
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres' remarks at the opening of the General Assembly comprehensive midterm review of the Vienna Programme of Action on Landlocked Developing Countries:
Thank you all for joining this important meeting. We are all keenly aware of the geographical disadvantages faced by the world's 32 landlocked developing countries. Many are in remote locations, and by definition, they do not have access to the sea; and other forms of connectivity — roads, railways, the information superhighway — are also lacking or underdeveloped.
All of this combines to increase costs, decrease opportunities and impede their integration into the global and regional economies. This has a negative impact on poverty alleviation and sustainable development. But with partnerships, these challenges can be overcome. Cooperation among transit countries and development partners is crucial.
We need the right policy mix, increased investment, reliable transit infrastructure, efficient customs operations and improved access and use of technology. We need cooperation from the international community to stem the massive amounts of resources that continue to flow out of landlocked developing countries in the form of illicit financial flows. And we need to assist landlocked developing countries that are in debt distress or at high risk of it.
We have the tools to eliminate distance and inefficiencies. We also have the framework. Five years ago, we adopted the Vienna Programme of Action — a comprehensive and ambitious plan to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth, reduce poverty and ensure the integration of landlocked developing countries into the global economy. Our shared hope is for a win‑win solution for landlocked developing countries, transit countries and development partners. They all, and indeed we all, stand to benefit from ensuring a sustainable development path.
We have made headway in some key areas. Real gross domestic product per capita has increased in many landlocked developing countries. Encouraging progress has been recorded on some indicators related to health, education, energy, gender equality and information and communication technologies. The Vienna Programme of Action is now better integrated into national development strategies and into the work of the United Nations development system itself.
Work is underway on transport connectivity, to develop transit and economic corridors. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Facilitation provide opportunities for landlocked countries to link up to external markets and global value chains. Landlocked developing countries also have benefited from modest increases in official development assistance to them since 2014, and from increased aid‑for‑trade and South‑South cooperation. This is progress to build on at a time when landlocked developing countries continue to face major challenges.
There is much more work to be done. Trade integration remains low. They account for less than 1 per cent of global exports. More than 80 per cent of their exports are primary commodities and natural resources. Infrastructure remains inadequate. Foreign direct investment, which is often a critical driver for building competitiveness, has continued to decline. And like all countries, landlocked developing countries face the increasingly severe impacts of the global climate crisis.
Such challenges are even more severe, and growth is even more constrained, for the 17 landlocked countries that are also least developed countries. They are heavily dependent on official development assistance, making it crucial for such aid to be increased and predictable — and for Governments to be more effective in steering such aid to national priorities.
The midterm review is our chance to assess and renew our work and forge greater coherence and synergy among the Vienna Programme, the 2030 Agenda [for Sustainable Development], the Paris Agreement [on climate change] and other relevant international frameworks.
Development partners need to work together to mobilize both domestic and external resources, and direct them to growth‑inducing, high priority areas. Innovative financing for infrastructure has to be scaled up. We should also support landlocked developing countries in building up their private sector and enhancing the business environment. Enhancing technical assistance and capacity building support are crucial. And since any policy and decision must rely on data, the strengthening of national statistical systems also is a must.
The Declaration you will adopt today calls on us to help turn landlocked developing countries into land-linked places of prosperity and opportunity. Let us join forces to help the world's 32 landlocked developing countries achieve sustainable transformations and better standard of living for the more than 500 million people who call these countries home. The United Nations system, reformed and repositioned, remains strongly committed to supporting your efforts. And I thank you.
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Finalists Announced for 2019 West Virginia Teacher of the Year
HomeFinalists Announced for 2019 West Virginia Teacher of the Year
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) today announced five finalists for the coveted West Virginia Teacher of the Year Award. The educators were selected from the 2018 county teacher of the year winners and represent excellence in the profession and dedication to students. This year's finalists are: Adrin Fisher, Fairmont Senior High School, Marion County; Summer McClintock, Pleasant View Elementary School, Morgan County; Jada Reeves, Bradley Elementary School, Raleigh County; Clifford Sullivan, Mount Hope Elementary School, Fayette County; and Joy Van Scyoc, Moundsville Middle School, Marshall County.
The nominees include elementary, middle and high school educators from all regions of the state.
"These finalists understand that great teaching comes from profound caring," said West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine. "They care enough to invest in their own professional growth to implement innovation in the classroom and to ignite a passion for learning within their students."
Adrin Fisher is Nationally Board Certified and an Arch Coal Teacher of Achievement at Fairmont Senior High School in Fairmont, W.Va. She teaches English and has developed and written curricula for middle and high school. Striving to impart a love of learning in diverse ways, Fisher worked with a team to hold a Read-In at her school. This event allowed students to choose works by African American writers and to read/present them on stage in front of their peers. Fisher has developed a detailed system to learn about her students and their interests that she uses early in the school year. The information allows her to build relationships with each of them. She encourages civic engagement among her students, and one of her endeavors has resulted in nearly $10,000 donated to the humanitarian organization Nuru International over the course of several years.
Summer McClintock is a National Board Certified fourth-grade teacher at Pleasant View Elementary School in Hedgesville, W.Va. She uses creative approaches to expose students to a diverse range of literature and authors, and she has implemented a workshop initiative that gives students options in selecting books they want to read. Her approach provides for a greater understanding of students' strengths and weaknesses and has resulted in proficiency improvements among her special education students from 11 to 54 percent on the statewide assessment. Teaching in a school with 57 percent poverty, McClintock searches for ways to support student learning. As a result of securing funding for literacy activities, she was able to take her students to Washington D.C. to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Jada Reeves is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher at Bradley Elementary School in Beckley, W.Va. She creates stimulating lessons that tap into her students' interests and passions in order to increase engagement and learning. Reeves uses technology to increase STEAM activities in her curriculum and to cultivate curiosity, and she uses science-based activities to strengthen student writing. She believes more resources are needed to support student mental health, and has secured grant funding to develop and implement a mentor program for students with mental health vulnerabilities.
Clifford Sullivan is a fifth-grade teacher at Mount Hope Elementary School in Mount Hope, W.Va. who also serves as the school's Technology Integration Specialist, Building Level Coordinator and on the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Leadership Team. He believes in strengthening teaching and especially math instruction through the use of daily scenarios that his students experience. With a high-poverty population in his region, Sullivan applies aspects of jobs familiar to his students to his instruction through blended learning. Technology has opened the window to the world for his students as he guides them on virtual field trips to points worldwide. His students and community support an array of fundraising activities, which allow students to travel to Washington, D.C. at the end of the year as well. He also introduces them to STEM and STEAM activities involving engineering processes, block coding, and robotics. He and the PBIS team implemented an initiative that involved faculty, staff and service personnel support for transformational changes at his school. The successful transition led to a dramatic reduction of disciplinary issues.
Joy Van Scyoc teaches rotational art at Moundsville Middle School in a year-long art studio course, and instructs a Project Lead the Way class called "Design and Modeling." She sponsors an art club where students participate in school-wide activities including set design for school musicals, community art shows and competitions, and school-wide artistic designs for athletic events and activities. The opportunities given to her students have resulted in many local and regional awards. She also created a new chapter of the Technology Student Association that focuses on completing challenges and competing in various areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. She has used art to transform the culture at her school and to build bridges with other schools and the broader community.
The 2019 State Teacher of the Year will be announced on September 12, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. The winner will represent West Virginia at the National Teacher of the Year Program.
For additional information, contact Kristin Anderson at the WVDE Office of Communications at 304-558-2699 or Kristin.Anderson@k12.wv.us.
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Wangaratta star Adam Burchell will play the season out with the Goulburn Valley Suns in NPL 2. The striker had a decorated three-and-a-half-year AWFA career, claiming the 2015 Star Player and the 2015 and 2017 leading goal-scorer awards, breaking the league's all-time record with 51 last season. Burchell will line up in his last home game at Wangaratta against Boomers on Sunday, with next weekend's derby at Myrtleford set to be his last appearance before he heads to the Suns. "At the start of the year, I wanted to give it one more crack with Wang, but the Visa spot (at the Suns) opened up again," Burchell said. "(Former Cobram star) Bill Marshall was their second Visa player and he's become a resident now, so I couldn't really say no because it might not be there next year. "The club have always said they wouldn't stand in my way if I wanted to test myself at a higher level and they've left the door open if I wanted to come back in future." "The club has helped me stand on my own two feet and I appreciate what they've done. "I'd like to think for what they've done for me, I've repaid the favour with what I've done on the pitch, so it works both ways. "I've played at a high level in England in League One and I expect the football to be a lot faster than AWFA. "The facilities (at Shepparton) and the council is so soccer-driven, which was a big reason why I wanted to go there." Burchell played with and against a number of Suns players at Shepparton South when he first ventured to Australia in 2014. Wangaratta coach Mario Antonello said the club is sad to see Burchell go, but is excited he's taking the next step in his career. "I don't think anyone can argue, over the three-and-a-half years he's had in AWFA, no-one has come close to the achievements he's reached," Antonello said. "He was one of our Visa players and Stoycho (Ivanov) is due for permanent residency any week now, so you'd be silly to think we're not going to top up our squad because we've essentially got two Visa spots to fill."
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Adam Burchell set for new challenge with Goulburn Valley Suns
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MOVING ON: Adam Burchell has done it all with Wangaratta in the AWFA and will take the next step in his career with the Goulburn Valley Suns. Picture: KYLIE ESLER
Wangaratta star Adam Burchell will play the season out with the Goulburn Valley Suns in NPL 2.
The striker had a decorated three-and-a-half-year AWFA career, claiming the 2015 Star Player and the 2015 and 2017 leading goal-scorer awards, breaking the league's all-time record with 51 last season.
Burchell will line up in his last home game at Wangaratta against Boomers on Sunday, with next weekend's derby at Myrtleford set to be his last appearance before he heads to the Suns.
"At the start of the year, I wanted to give it one more crack with Wang, but the Visa spot (at the Suns) opened up again," Burchell said.
"(Former Cobram star) Bill Marshall was their second Visa player and he's become a resident now, so I couldn't really say no because it might not be there next year.
"The club have always said they wouldn't stand in my way if I wanted to test myself at a higher level and they've left the door open if I wanted to come back in future."
"The club has helped me stand on my own two feet and I appreciate what they've done.
"I'd like to think for what they've done for me, I've repaid the favour with what I've done on the pitch, so it works both ways.
"I've played at a high level in England in League One and I expect the football to be a lot faster than AWFA.
"The facilities (at Shepparton) and the council is so soccer-driven, which was a big reason why I wanted to go there."
Burchell played with and against a number of Suns players at Shepparton South when he first ventured to Australia in 2014.
Wangaratta coach Mario Antonello said the club is sad to see Burchell go, but is excited he's taking the next step in his career.
"I don't think anyone can argue, over the three-and-a-half years he's had in AWFA, no-one has come close to the achievements he's reached," Antonello said.
"He was one of our Visa players and Stoycho (Ivanov) is due for permanent residency any week now, so you'd be silly to think we're not going to top up our squad because we've essentially got two Visa spots to fill."