The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia has revealed that the second Omiš-class inshore patrol ship Umag (OOB 32) was commissioned into service the commissioning ceremony took place in Split This content is available after accepting the cookies Obalni ophodni brod „Umag“ postao je dio flote Hrvatske ratne mornarice! Obalni ophodni brodovi ključan su dio sustava nadzora i zaštite 🇭🇷 morskog teritorija te kontrole granica. ℹ️ Tehničke značajke OOB „Umag“:• daljinski upravljana oružna stanica s automatskim 30 mm topom… pic.twitter.com/sJdhfmsTb2 The Omiš class coastal patrol vessel is a new addition to the Croatian Navy designed to enhance the capabilities of the Croatian Coast Guard in securing the country’s maritime interests Following the delivery of the prototype vessel this patrol ship marks the second of five units under contract by Brodosplit Shipyard for the Croatian Ministry of Defense The Omiš class vessel is a versatile and advanced platform equipped with a variety of systems to improve maritime security The new ships have a length of 43.16 meters and a width of 8 meters The class features a remotely controlled weapon station with a 30mm automatic cannon and portable anti-aircraft missile systems the vessel’s two powerful 2525 kW engines ensure optimal performance in coastal operations The vessel’s design also incorporates modern safety and defense features including complete nuclear-biological-chemical protection It is also equipped with advanced surveillance systems for effective target detection and tracking rigid-hulled jet boat for special forces operations the vessel has a firefighting monitor for offshore and onshore emergencies to increase its operational capacity The project represents a significant leap forward in Croatia’s naval defense capabilities continuing the modernization efforts to protect the nation’s maritime domain Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Shelby County Schools announced that Mt Laurel Elementary School and Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranked highly on U.S News and World Report’s Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools lists U.S. News & World Report ranked schools based on their performance on state-required tests graduation rate and how well they prepare students for their next level of education Mt Laurel Elementary School received an overall score of 99.55 out of 100 and was ranked at No 81 percent of students scored at or above the proficient levels for math and 86 percent scored at or above the level for reading The school received a reading proficiency rank of No 3 with its reading performance somewhat above expectations and its math performance well above expectations Mt Laurel Elementary School was ranked at No Oak Mountain intermediate School received an overall score of 99.3 out of 100 and was ranked at No 63 percent of students scored at or above the proficient level for math and 76 percent scored at or above the level for reading OMIS receive a reading proficiency rank of No Oak Mountain Intermediate School was ranked at No Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results The Croatian Navy has commissioned its second Omiš-class inshore patrol craft (IPC) A ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Split the Croatian Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) the same day Laid down in September 2020 and launched in July 2024 Umag is the second of a new class of five Omiš-class IPCs being built by Brodosplit Shipyard under a contract awarded by the Croatian MoD in December 2014 The new vessels are intended to support a wide range of coastguard missions including surveillance and security of the Croatian littoral Under the original contract terms all five units were planned to be completed by 2024; however the programme has been subject to delays that have resulted in Umag's commissioning coming six years after that of the lead ship First-of-class Omiš (OOB 31)was laid down in September 2015 and commissioned into service in December 2018 The vessel was declared operational in May 2019 after extensive trials and a workup period and in February 2020 the Croatian MoD approved the construction of the four remaining Omiš IPCs All four ships started construction in 2020: Umag and third ship Karlobag (OOB 33) were laid down on 2 September 2020 while Opatija (OOB 34) and Skradin (OOB 35) Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more.. 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The Almissa Open Art contemporary art festival in Omiš (Croatia) was launched in 2010 with the aim of extending contemporary art within the milieus that are always isolated from these and similar events met with still unknown forms of artistic expression it has developed to include a wider range of audiences as the practice of the festival has grown with locals Vice Tomasović is an artist and the co-founder of Almissa Open Art Festival Marko Marković (Elijah and the Grain of Wheat) our funding comes from the Croatian Ministry of Culture and around 35% from the City of Omiš We act as intermediaries between the artists and the city suggesting locations where projects might work best artists choose to proceed without formal approval Recognizing that our audience also includes regional and international viewers who can’t always attend in person we live broadcast and share detailed written accounts of each night’s events We’ve enjoyed excellent support from national public media sometimes making these channels of presentation even more impactful than the in-person experience One of my favorite outcomes is when projects continue long after the festival such as Zoran Todorović’s “Remains of the Summer 2021” tourists used a temporary public toilet installation for five days The artist then collected the accumulated waste and left it on-site as a small monument to the remains of summer a testament to the ephemeral yet lasting impact of art The curator of Almissa 2025 (August 4 – 9 www.almissa.org Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" ASSOCIAZIONE JULIET – via Battisti 19/a – 34015 Muggia (TS) Juliet art magazine è pubblicata a cura dell’Associazione Juliet - direttore responsabile Alessio Curto autorizzazione del Tribunale di Trieste registro informatico C.F./P.IVA 00699740320 | c/c postale 12103347 | SWIFT UNCRIT M10MC | IBAN IT75C0200802242000005111867 | UNICREDIT Banca Trieste On January 17, the Croatian Navy (Hrvatska ratna mornarica) took delivery of the second Omis-class patrol vessel “OOB-32 Umag“ at a ceremony at the “Admiral flote Sveto Letica-Barba” barracks in Split Chief of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces Tihomir Kundid Commander of the Croatian Navy Rear Admiral Damir Dojkić and other senior officials attended the event Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić stressed that the OOB-32 Umag is only the beginning of the Croatian Navy’s modernization process He further stated that the country had initiated the procurement process for a multi-purpose corvette to further develop its naval capabilities Anušić also noted that Croatia currently allocates 2% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defense adding: “The glorious Croatian Armed Forces will reach a level that will guarantee the security unity and territorial integrity of the Croatian state and people.” “OOB-32 Umag,” named after the city of Umag on Croatia’s Istria Peninsula was built as part of the modernization program launched by the Croatian Ministry of Defence in December 2014 This program includes the construction of five Omiš-class vessels to replace the Mirna-class patrol boats inherited from the former Yugoslav Navy The construction of the lead ship of the class OOB-31 “Omiš,” started in 2015 at Brodosplit Shipyard and was delivered to the Croatian Navy on December 7 the construction of the other ships was significantly delayed OOB-32 “Umag,” has only now been received “Karlobag,” “Opatija,” and “Skradin,” are still under construction at Brodosplit Shipyard all three ships are planned to be delivered to the Croatian Navy in the coming months The Omis class patrol vessels have a compact design with a length of 43.16 meters and a width of 8 meters Equipped with two 2525 kW Caterpillar engines and a controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system the vessels can travel 1,000 nautical miles at 15 knots with a single fuel load which can host 17 crew members with an essential crew of 14 and 3 additional personnel also offers 10 days of cruising autonomy and full operational capability up to Sea State 5 The patrol vessels provide self-defense with one remote-controlled 30mm automatic cannon and four portable anti-aircraft missile systems Tags: , , , G Kaito Aye officially launched the Online Management and Information system (OMIS) at Civil Secretariat conference hall Kaito Aye sharing his thoughts at the event said launching of the OMIS platform marks a significant leap forward for steadfast commitment to modern governance transparency and excellence in public infrastructure development Aye added that the department proudly introduces the digital platform for efficient accountable and citizen-centric service delivery Kaito remarked that cornerstone of the OMIS is its emphasis on public engagement; where for the first time citizens of Nagaland can access real-time updates on the status of the roads and infrastructure He also stated that the open-access model will foster trust between the government and the people empowering citizens to stay informed about developmental initiatives in their communities Kaito said that the initiative also aligns with national goals reinforcing Nagaland's role as a proactive participant in India's digital transformation journey Kaito Aye officially launched the OMIS website during the program Commissioner & Secretary Works & Housing Department IAS chaired the program and heighted some key feature of the OMIS system P I Imna Ao gave a brief introduction to OMIS and Nodal officer OMIS Er Imnameren E.E gave hands on demonstration on the OMIS portal On September 14th, Santa Clara University announced that the Information Systems & Analytics (ISA) Department would officially be added to the Leavey School of Business formerly known as Operations Management & Information Systems (OMIS) has changed its name to highlight its focus on data and business analytics discussed these changes in a Q&A session: How does the name change affect students?The name change does not affect our students The only change might be that we added several new courses to the existing curriculum we added OMIS 114 Data Science with Python as an elective to the MIS major and minor as well as the AIS major How will they benefit from the name change?Students certainly benefit from the name change The new name reflects the identity of our department and the academic programs that we are offering The new name also reflects the focus of our programs in Information Systems and Analytics For students considering ISA major - what is the description of the ISA major What can students expect for future classes and programs How does the Business Analytics minor tie into the name change?There is no Information Systems & Analytics (ISA) major ISA is to reflect all programs we are offering we are offering Management Information System major and minor Accounting & Information Systems major We might introduce Business Analytics major in the future We may also introduce 4+1 (combined bachelor and master program) in the future including OMIS 114 Data Science with Python What electives will be offered during 2018-2019 school year?Here is the tentative schedule:OMIS114 Data Science with Python  Fall 2018 & Winter 2019 quartersOMIS109 Prescriptive Analytics 2019 Spring quarterOMIS115 Predictive Analytics 2019 Spring quarter OMIS 114,  Data Science with Python is being offered for the first time this fall  We asked couple of the students taking the course what they think about the class and the new department focus an AIS senior:  I'm taking OMIS 114 because I believe a data science course will provide me with skills to supplement any career within business I may choose to pursue in the future  I believe this is a positive step for the MIS/AIS department because it shows how responsive they are being to our constantly evolving world to ensure their graduates are prepared for the future.” an AIS senior:  "I am taking OMIS 114 because it provides undergraduate students the opportunity to learn some of the most in-demand data scientist skills The decision to introduce this class and change the department name should greatly help SCU candidates remain competitive while also making it easier to understand how an MIS/AIS major serves as the bridge between business and technology." If you have further questions about the department name change or the new courses being offered in 2018-19 please email isa@scu.edu.  Additionally, Click here for the PowerPoint presentation from Professor Lu about the future of the Business Analytics industry.  Give to Leavey Deputy Travel EditorPublished: Invalid Date A HIDDEN former pirate town is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in Croatia Omiš is just 35 minutes by car from Split Airport Named one of the best "secret" towns by Telegraph as well as a hidden gem by TravelAwaits It was once a stronghold for pirates during the Middle Ages before being under Venetian rule in the 15th century Two of the medieval fortresses the pirates built remain And every year in August you can even watch pirate battle re-enactments with sword fights and cannon shootings Now, the town is popular with thrill-seekers, with both ziplining across the canyons as well as white water rafting activities. But for a more relaxed visit, there is the main sandy beach - a rarity in Croatia with many being pebble beaches. Velika Plaza - meaning 'long beach' - stretches 700 metres with shallow waters as well as sunlounger rentals and cafes. And with cafes and restaurants lining the river in town you can hop between the waterfront eateries which is a collection of small villages to the south too TUI has seven night stays for £462pp A similar deal can be found with easyJet A seven-night stay with loveholidays can be found for as little as £279pp One of the top hotels is Hotel Villa Dvor, which was a Tripadvisor award winner last year Otherwise one of the cheapest options is Hotel Plaza which is on offer with TUI and loveholidays The Sun's Harry Corton visited the town during a sailing trip around Croatia - here's what he thought. Elsewhere is Croatia is Krk, its largest island. And here is how to take a trip to Dubrovnik Want to move to Croatia? A small town is selling houses for just 11p. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Total Croatia News 2024 – When you think about it (alright you don’t actually have to think very hard) and that’s why nautical tourism here has seen such a boom The Croatian coastline is extremely irregular and indented it offers numerous locations for you to hide (if you’re a pirate or just a regular sailor searching for some well-earned privacy) and observe the traffic its location is what made it a relevant piracy centre in the world in the Old and Middle ages That was the time when most maritime traffic took place in the Mediterranean the merchant traffic between Constantinople (and other more distant cities on the Mediterranean) and Venice was forced to go through the Adriatic – and our side of the coast is much more indented and safer to navigate than the Italian coastline anyone who has ever seen any pirate movie is also aware of the fact that those circumstances are also an ideal setup for pirates as well During the historic period we are talking about piracy was not frowned upon as it is today it was an absolutely legitimate business for the brave the tradition of piracy goes back to the Illyrian tribes that used to live here before the Croatians arrived Venetians are known to be wary of the pirates from the Neretva basin a famous battle near Makarska between the Venetians and the so-called Narentine pirates took place and during which Venetian Duke Pietro Candiano was killed and his fleet sunk Venetians are believed to have been paying for the freedom to travel and freely trade in the Croatian Adriatic History has taught us that peace doesn’t last long and it was again disturbed by the rise of the Omiš pirates which coincided with the arrival and prominence of the Kačić family in the 12th century they ruled over a large part of southern and central Dalmatia; Omiš Although they were officially subjects of the Hungarian-Croatian king which they used (mostly) to support and organize piracy in their “dominion”; the 12th and 13th centuries are considered to be the peak-piracy period in Omiš history They controlled most of the maritime traffic on the eastern Adriatic coast and both Venetian and Dubrovnik merchants were forced to pay for safe passage through the region they controlled expert shipbuilders and seamen and were almost invincible because they knew exactly how to take advantage of the natural resources that supported their way of living How far they were willing to go in their efforts to fully control the traffic is best explained by the fact that they were accused of attacking the ships which took the Crusaders to the Palestine and that even the Pope Honorius III started a war with the pirates – and lost Every peace agreed upon with the Kačić Dukes and Omiš pirates was short-lived and it took almost two centuries to defeat them and establish safer passage along the Adriatic coast The Kačić’s were finally defeated and expelled from Omiš after the defeat from the Venetians in 1287 and after that the Šubić family ruled there They were less inclined to openly support piracy so it was still present but it illegal and much less prominent In 1444 the town of Omiš was occupied by the Venetians and that marked the end of the tradition of piracy in the region There are still two living witnesses to the pirates of the Omiš past the two fortresses Mirabella (Peovica) and Starigrad (Fortica) on perfect locations to give the pirates view of the huge part of Central Dalmatia Hvar and Šolta and the confluence of the Cetina River You can still visit both fortresses – Mirabella is very close to the historic centre of the city while Starigrad is an hour’s walk from it – uphill The vessels the Omiš pirates used are still an important part of Croatian maritime history as they show how seamen were able to design and create vessels that had the exact characteristics they needed for their purposes They were called Omiške strijele or Omiš Sagitta – “arrows” – an apt name considering they were extremely fast the key feature which allowed the pirates to ‘dart’ up the Cetina river if they needed to escape or hide quickly These boats and this means of escape allowed them to trip up their enemies (almost literally) – the pirates built a wall in the river leaving only one passage broad enough for their own boats to pass To make matters even worse (for the enemy that is) if any attacker did by chance happen to find the passage they had no chance of getting through as the pirates used large chains to “close” the passage based on drawings found on the walls of the church on the island of Brač For the past 10 years lovers of history have organized the reconstructions of the battle for Omiš in August during which the brave Omiš pirates manage to defend themselves against the large Venetian ship with strong crew that came to occupy them and website in this browser for the next time I comment “We aim to position students at the forefront of the industry and prepare them for success in their careers,” said Haibing Lu rich in industry experience and interdisciplinary expertise Their research and teaching really help to elevate the caliber of our graduates We are very proud of the success of our program.” Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) is an interdisciplinary department that considers how technology can facilitate business decisions to guide organizations to success The program connects students with faculty who have experience founding and managing companies whose expertise spans both engineering and management and who are presently advancing the field through their research Learn more about the OMIS department at SCU at https://www.scu.edu/business/omis/ The Croatian Navy received the lead ship of a new generation of inshore patrol vessels in a ceremony at the Admiral flote Sveto Letica – Barba navy base in Split, on December 7. During the acceptance ceremony, the vessel was also officially named ‘Omiš’ with pennant number OOB-31 (OOB standing for inshore patrol vessel). Omiš was delivered with a year-long delay, after completing builder’s and state trials. The first of potential five units in its class was initially expected to be delivered by the end of 2017 after entering water in June 2017. The keel for the vessel was laid in September 2015. Following delivery, the vessel will spend another five months undergoing further first-of-class trials. Omiš was built as part of a five-vessel, HRK 385,4 million (approx. US$58.5m), contract signed between the Croatian ministry of defense and Brodosplit in December 2014. The 43,25-meter vessel carries the Aselsan-built 30 mm SMASH remote controlled naval gun system, two Herstal 12,7mm machine guns and Strela manpads. Omiš will be crewed by 16 sailors and will perform patrol, search and rescue, and EEZ protection tasks. CroatiaChevron and from there I drove to Zagreb and picked him up at the airport where we'd found this cool little Airbnb He insisted on carrying my suitcase—which had six weeks' worth of clothes in it—down the stairs I think he was surprised by how heavy it was ‘Switch!’ and he would transfer the bag to the other hand Switch!’ I remember hearing the water close by Michaela Coel on the balcony of the Airbnb I went to the balcony and saw that we were the closest thing to the sea It was stunning; there were all these little boats tied up which I used to paint an acrylic a month or two later—only the second painting I'd ever done we felt down—we missed our quiet seaside spot and being out of the way of things so we looked for any house we could find on the water But this time you couldn't just walk straight over the rocks into the water Andy and I have gone to a few spots together over the years but I felt particularly grateful for this one experience.”  —As told to Betsy Blumenthal Michaela Coel stars in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Coel won a 2021 Emmy for her writing on the HBO—BBC One series I May Destroy You This article appeared in the December 2022 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. 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Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Privacy policy Congratulations to business school faculty who were recognized this year for their contributions to the Leavey School of Business community and the University as a whole Extraordinary Faculty AwardsThe following faculty achieved awards in scholarship teaching and service over the course of the academic year: Outstanding Scholarship AwardsNoted for their scholarly achievements in the past year were: Bob Eberhart (MGMT), Necati Ertekin (OMIS), Manoochehr Ghiassi (OMIS), Christian Helmers (ECON), John Ifcher (ECON), Hoje Jo (FNCE), Kirthi Kalyanam (MKTG), Youngtae Kim (ACTG), Seoyoung Kim (FNCE), Haibing Lu (OMIS), Serguei Maliar (ECON), Sami Najafi (OMIS), Lan Nguyen (ECON), Hersh Shefrin (FNCE), Steve Smith (OMIS), Yuchi Zhang (MKTG) Outstanding Teaching AwardsCommended for their teaching as measured by student evaluations over the course of the year were: Outstanding Service AwardsFor contributions to their departments the following faculty are being recognized: Lauren Simmonds 2024 – The 20 million euro Omiš bypass has finally been put into function enabling an easier traffic flow for this central Dalmatian city and surrounding areas As Poslovni Dnevnik writes with two tunnels and a bridge 70 metres above the Cetina was officially put into function yesterday The total value of the works amounted to more than 20 million euros “This ring road is worth more than 20 million euros and it connects Omiš with the road to Split and Trogir and will contribute to the reduction of traffic jams in the wider Omiš area,” said Minister of Maritime Affairs a public tender will be announced for the construction of a 4.5 kilometre road in the direction of Dugi Rat carrying an estimated value of 80 million euros The President of the Croatian Roads Administration (HC) emphasised the exceptional importance of the new Omiš bypass for traffic relief in and around Omiš “Omiš is a place which is under traffic pressure 19,000 vehicles pass through the city every day in the summer months and there are also a large number of pedestrians The new Omiš bypass is a firm contribution to solving these traffic problems,” said Škorić adding that this ring road is also incredibly important for the same reasons protested under the newly built bridge that is part of the Omiš bypass They did so because the problem of traffic safety in their area which will arise from increased traffic through the opening of the bypass they have been promising us that the road in Tugare will be widened Peoples’ safety is at risk because the road is too narrow for this sort of increased traffic,” warned Matko Novaković The protesters displayed banners with messages demanding the restoration of about 5.5 kilometres of road through Tugare Protesters warned that children who go to school on the road will be exposed to danger because there are no pavements to ensure their save passage Minister Butković told reporters that he had spoken with the residents of Tugare and that the Croatian Government would financially assist the County Road Administration to rebuild the necessary new road in Tugare Split-Dalmatia County Prefect Blaženko Boban apologised to the residents of Tugare in a statement to the press He spoke about the delay in resolving the property-legal relations that would enable the reconstruction and expansion of the road through that settlement “The citizens of Tugare are completely right perhaps we could have solved the property-legal relations needed for the road reconstruction earlier I’d like to issue my sincere apologies to the residents of Tugare” We had five faculty members who achieved tenure and were promoted to the rank of associate professor: “These faculty have made remarkable contributions to their students I extend my thanks to [them] for their commitment to teaching and scholarly research,” said SCU President in a statement to the University community The following faculty achieved awards in scholarship Noted for their scholarly achievements in the past year were: Alex Field (ECON), Christian Helmers (ECON), Hoje Jo (FNCE), Kirthi Kalyanam (MKTG), Sam Lee (FNCE), Tao Li (OMIS), Desmond Lo (MKTG), Haibing Lu (OMIS), Serguei Maliar (ECON), Shelby McIntyre (MKTG), Kris Mitchener ECON), Susan Parker (ACTG), Kumar Sarangee (MKTG), Michael Schermann (OMIS), Hersh Shefrin (FNCE), Manuel Velasquez (MGMT) Commended for their teaching as measured by student evaluations over the course of the year were: James Airola (ECON), Ram Bala (OMIS), Tanya Bunger (MGMT) , Andy Tsay (OMIS), Neal Ushman (ACTG), Steve Wade (FNCE), David Zimbra (OMIS) These grants are made possible by donations from Cheryl Breetwor & Sally and Gerald DeNardo Thank you to the review committee of Siqi Li Students in the Accelerated Cooperative Leadership (ACE) program nominated faculty members who have both challenged and supported their learning at SCU during the last four years The following faculty made a significant impact on this year’s graduating ACE class: and Long Le (Management) with Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley at the faculty awards celebration on June 6 The OMIS department is officially launching a new Business Analytics Minor as of Spring Quarter 2018 The minor will support undergraduate business students as they develop skills that can help them innovate and lead within business analyst and data scientist roles The future is incredibly bright for those who decide to pursue a career in these fields the demand for business analysts significantly increases there is currently a serious shortage within the US job market of candidates with analytical expertise Students who choose to minor in business analytics can expect to be attractive candidates in an exponentially growing industry Requirements and how to enroll in the Business Analytics Minor:  a fifth grade teacher at Oak Mountain Intermediate School which won her a gift card in the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation’s classroom design contest  NORTH SHELBY – Oak Mountain Intermediate School fifth grade teacher Alicia Smith receives compliments on her classroom décor regularly from her coworkers and students Smith also received an unexpected reward for her design efforts Smith won the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation’s classroom design contest Smith was one of 15 teachers in the Shelby County School District who participated in the online contest “I was very humbled but so super excited and thankful for all the support.” on photos of each teacher’s classroom determined the winner “My principal got behind me and shared the social media post and my friends and family got behind me,” Smith said Smith did her part over the summer as she planned her design added new elements and arranged her room before students returned to school in August Smith used black and white as her base colors and incorporated bright shades of blue so I want to make sure I have bright colors and everything matches,” she said “I just make it as colorful and inviting as I can.” a new stool cover and area rugs for more color and texture Smith credits her family with helping bring the vision for her classroom to life each year Her husband handles much of the heavy lifting and her daughter helps her organize her materials “It is definitely a family affair,” Smith said Smith said a co-worker encouraged her to participate in the contest which SCSEF Executive Director Bethany Ivey said was not a completely new concept “When I started looking for ways to grow awareness of the Foundation and our social media presence the contest was suggested to me by a co-worker I felt like it was a fun way to showcase and celebrate the hard work teachers put in before their students step into their classrooms.” Ivey said the Foundation plans to hold the contest annually winning the contest was a bonus during the busy first few weeks of school “It was definitely an extra little happy for sure,” she said A student at Oak Mountain Intermediate School shows his parents the book featuring his and his classmates’ work at a publishing party on Friday NORTH SHELBY – Becoming a published author is not an easy process Oak Mountain Intermediate School celebrated 47 students who earned the prestigious title fifth-grade students in Chaney Klein’s and Jennifer Colburn’s homeroom classes saw the books featuring their writing for the first time during a publishing party The subjects of the students’ stories in the “Kleiburn Museum of Art” book originated from their recreations of famous paintings which were displayed in the school and went viral on social media when OMIS shared the photos “Your students have put in so many hours into this work and we can definitely tell by looking at their pictures which you will see in just a moment and that you also helped with as well,” Klein said thanking parents for their involvement in the project “We are very excited for these students today.” Liam Elliott said he was excited to open the book and see his and his classmates’ stories all together said they were impressed with the students’ creativity “They’re going to love that when they get older,” Candice added about the book Sam Brandt said he enjoyed working on the project I didn’t realize what a big deal it was going to be,” Brandt’s mother Klein said she had long wanted to try the project and the COVID-19 pandemic actually presented an opportunity for it I had seen pictures of people who had recreated in a comedic way famous art pieces and I always said I want to do that,” Klein said “My first time I actually did this was during the quarantine The response was so good that Klein decided to revisit it once in-person instruction returned “I knew when I had students back in the classroom we were going to take it by full force,” she said and then from that went into researching the time period even the names of people back in that time and what was going on in the world We then moved on to inferring what they may have been thinking at that moment and each story teaches a moral or lesson.” students received trophies and congratulations from Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr “We are so thankful for this opportunity and so proud of the work these guys have done,” Brooks said It is a great thing to see the creativity and imagination of our students come to life.” Laura Junkin recognized Klein and Colburn for orchestrating the project and applauded the students for their hard work “I think it’s been pretty impactful for the students,” she said Student Ava Wilson presented a copy of the book to Brooks at the conclusion of the party “I think it’s really rewarding to see students have something physical in their hand that reflects their hard work,” Klein said and added the project is proof that “history can be fun.” NORTH SHELBY – Eli Myers has several women in his life who have battled breast cancer so when he heard that one of his fourth grade teachers at Oak Mountain Intermediate School was now battling the disease he immediately knew he wanted to do something special to show his support Oak Mountain Intermediate School fourth grade student Eli Myers allowed his head to be shaved as a show of support for teacher Suzie Easterling was diagnosed with breast cancer in September and is currently undergoing treatments Myers came up with “Buzz Off for Breast Cancer,” giving a fellow student the opportunity to buzz off his hair students in two fourth grade classes have been individually collecting tickets or coupons awarded to them for various good behaviors The students had the option to use those tickets for the class’ treasure bucket or save them to redeem for items during the holiday market held on Dec The items at the market were provided by the students and included baked goods and other homemade items such as slime Myers opted instead to do something very unique and special for his market project as he offered up the opportunity to shave his head at the price of five tickets per chance He collected the students’ tickets who wanted to participate As students looked on and squealed in excitement Smith turned on the electric hair clippers with a 1/8-inch guard and got to work shaving off Myers’ reddish-brown hair his buddy was left with just a tiny bit of stubble covering his head “Me and my mom talked about what I could do and we originally thought about bracelets I really wanted to do this to show my support for Mrs I hope it shows her that there are a lot of people who support her and that I think she can do this Myers is a student in Amy Miller’s homeroom class who battled breast cancer herself just three years ago while Easterling partner-teaches with her to provide ELA instruction In addition to both of his current teachers’ connection to the disease Myers also has an aunt who had breast cancer works at Oak Mountain Elementary and her co-worker and good friend “I was diagnosed on my 39th birthday three years ago That is what I got for my birthday,” said Miller Suzie walked into my room and the look on her face was too familiar I knew it wasn’t the news we were hoping for.” Miller said getting the diagnosis is something one would never expect for themselves and it was truly unexpected that her co-worker and best friend would get the same diagnosis Miller said she and Easterling share everything so now they will have this common experience to also share “It was a blessing that I had her to lean on and hold down the fort for me when I had to be out of school and now she has me to do the same for her,” Miller said Miller said the support she felt three years ago from students faculty and staff at the school was so special to her When she heard what Meyers was planning to do for his market project knowing what the students had done for me,” she said “But to know that a student would make this kind of sacrifice and shave his head…it is just very special it’s just a level of compassion that I think sometimes we don’t give children credit for.” The sacrifice did not go unnoticed by his fellow students She said she was surprised when she learned about what Myers was planning to do but was not surprised that it was him offering to do it “It touched my heart that he did this because she is such a good teacher.” “He would do anything for anyone,” she said Myers said he hopes the gesture will bring Easterling a lot of happiness as she continues to fight the disease “I am hoping it will make her happy,” he said “I also hope that it will help spread awareness I will tell them I did it to support my teacher who is a big part of my life it is not just the school environment where I see them.” “Sometimes kids are not always cooperative Sometimes I’m not always the most cooperative Bronco Hack participant presenting his final product BroncoHack is an annual 24-hour hackathon hosted by OMIS Student Network which encourages students from the Bay Area to create projects that solve social justice issues it was hosted in Benson Hall California Mission Room on April 19th and 20th Our judges this year were Alfred Hong and Shaun Biggs extremely qualified and knowledgeable about both business and technology graded each of the 7 teams that completed the hackathon The first place winner is "NSpeck" with team members Matthew Mistele Nspeck is an online real estate platform that empowers homebuyers to acquire the knowledge necessary to make informed purchasing decisions by providing instant Their streamlined technology allows home inspectors to create electronic home inspections and sit back while they collect royalties from subsequent purchases Nspeck also integrates with Zillow and Airbnb to give prospective homebuyers a more well-rounded picture of the condition of a home All of this aims at giving low-income homebuyers the opportunity to make their first steps in the real estate market - dramatically improving their lives The second place winner is "eVision" which was created by Oras Phongpanangam eVision provides a data-driven solution to the spreading epidemic of flu and other illnesses The team had seen a growing number of flu patients across different strains each year By analyzing public and proprietary data using machine learning techniques they predicted in advance the trend of infection rate They then provided these data to pharmaceutical companies where even a one-week prediction can make a huge impact on the efficiency of producing medication ensuring we can save more lives when we need to The third place winner is "GoodBuy" which was made by Carter Duncan GoodBuy is a social justice app that allows users to scan consumer goods to receive a score about how ethically the product was produced This score is derived from data about how the company sources the labor as well as its carbon footprint GoodBuy promotes businesses that are ethical and humane by distinguishing them with a GoodBuy certification leaf to assist consumers in making informed decisions about their purchases Congratulations to all that took part in BroncoHack 2019! To learn more about the OMIS Student Network and events like this, click here. the first fallen member of the Croatian Navy and the first victim of the Homeland War in Split Defence Minister Damir Krstičević emphasised that the vessel would significantly upgrade Croatia's defence capabilities for the security of the Adriatic Sea "The new coastal patrol vessel will enable Croatia's coast guard to perform its tasks the same as the modern world coast guards," said General Mirko Šundov "By completing the first of the five planned coastal patrol vessels the Croatian Navy has acquired new capabilities the result of enormous efforts and knowledge of Croatian experts." Croatian Navy Commander Commodore Ivo Raffanelli underlined the extensive tests preceding the handover All appliances and systems repeatedly underwent thorough tests to get an insight into the vessel's condition Omiš is currently undertaking a five-month second testing phase during which the vessel will be tested to the limits to certify that it fulfils the strict tactical and technical requirements The main purpose of the vessel will be patrolling for control and protection of the interests of the Republic of Croatia at sea as well as providing support to the numerous island populations the vessels may be used for the protection of internal waters and for combat and logistics support and experiences of the proven designs used by the Croatian Navy in recent decades The navy believes smaller patrol vessels are more efficient than larger ones The adaptable design was made with the export market in mind and can be changed according to individual customer needs ensuring they can meet the operational requirements of navies around the world The prototype vessel is over 43.25 metres long and is fitted with a 30mm automatic gun two manually operable 12.7mm machine guns and four portable air defence rocket systems installed on the main deck forward at the centreline The configuration incorporates advanced features such as remote operation a built-in electro-optic sensor system for autonomous operation track and fire on the move) and ballistic computation A stabilised turret enables the line-of-sight of the gun to be aimed at the target at all times the system can perform precise firings against stationary or moving targets while the platform is on the move Two 360° pedestals for 12.7mm machine guns situated starboard and portside on the superstructure provide full coverage with the same level of protection assured by the open bridge wing structure An electric-optical surveillance (EOS) system for observation search and the recognition of targets at sea and in the air It contains a thermal camera (3-5μm cooled thermal imaging 640 by 480-pixel resolution) and laser range finder (range: 100 to 20,000 metres NCB protection of the crew is via the ship decontamination station and so-called citadel protection systems (spaces in the superstructure and hull from FR 23 to FR 50 can be hermetically closed and fitted with a filtrated NCB ventilation system) In order to protect the outer superstructure and hull plates from contamination the ship is fitted with a sprinkler system all inlets and outlets are closed automatically using gas proof dampers The accompanying fast intervention RHIB is equipped with an inboard diesel engine with waterjet propulsion which enables speeds of up to 40 knots with six crew onboard and a range of 60 nautical miles The aluminium-hulled vessel is 7.7 metres long and navigational lights and equipment according to COLREG 72 It can be launched and recovered rapidly in conditions up to sea state 3 and ship speed up to five knots Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Croatia The new road bridge over the Cetina river in Omiš, south of Split, is now complete. As recently reported the crossing has been more than three years in the making and forms part of the bypass between Split and Omiš The bridge, linking the two tunnels of Omiš and Komorjak, is expected to be officially unveiled in an opening ceremony later this week. It represents yet another feat of engineering integral to the transport infrastructure of Dalmatia ­– further south, Pelješac Bridge was opened in July 2022. facebooktwitterinstagramAbout us Local students display their certificates for participating in the first Shelby County Schools 2016 Keyboarding Challenge Students who competed in Shelby County Schools 2016 Keyboarding Challenge surprised district leaders with their speed who took home top honors for the fastest individual typist among all participating schools The Oak Mountain Intermediate School fifth grader typed 76 correct words per minute on a two-minute timed assignment a fifth grader from Oak Mountain Intermediate was the fastest overall typist for the county with 76 words per minute was designed to encourage students to develop good keyboarding skills early “Some people think that keyboarding skills are no longer needed But young people actually type more today than ever before,” said Shelby County Schools Technology Coordinator Susan Poling “I can remember taking typing in high school but I almost never used those skills until I was in college even our youngest students type nearly every day Completing digital assignments can be a source of frustration for students teachers and parents when the student has not developed his or her keyboarding skills These skills make a difference in how quickly and accurately a student can complete his or her work it was important to district leaders to encourage students to develop these skills Students in first through eighth grades have been using a new online keyboarding program called Typing Agent since the beginning of this school year “We wanted a program students could use from home as well as at school,” said Lauren Woolley “Over the year we were surprised by how many students practiced from home The contest may have had something to do with that but we also heard from students who said they just liked practicing especially when they could do it small chunks from home.” Teams competing in the Keyboarding Challenge were divided into three divisions by grade span — first through third fourth through fifth and sixth through eighth Each team was comprised of the top 10 typists from each grade level The scores took into account both speed and accuracy,” said Angie Clark a district Technology Resource Teacher who oversaw the event “The best score for each student was then used in calculating the team average One team from each division was declared the winner most accurate typist at each grade level was also recognized.” The winning teams were Oak Mountain Elementary Oak Mountain Intermediate and Chelsea Middle Each school will receive $6,000 in technology funds and a trophy All of the competitors received certificates the fastest individual typists per grade level received small prizes that were provided by the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation The top typists from each grade level were: Eva Walker (15.5 wpm) first grade from Shelby Elementary; Karter Long (19.5 wpm) second grade from Mt Laurel Elementary; Thomas Washer (41.5 wpm) third grade from Helena Intermediate; Dean Hartkopf (69 wpm) fourth grade from Helena Intermediate; Chau Nguyen (76 wpm) fifth grade from Oak Mountain Intermediate; Kaili Williams (43.5 wpm) sixth grade from Columbiana Middle; Lauren Thompson (63 wpm) seventh grade from Chelsea Middle; and Aniah Washington (61 wpm) “I liked the competition because I really like typing,” said Columbiana Middle School student Kaili Williams the winner of the sixth grade fastest typist award “It was fun because I got to do something I really like doing I was very surprised that I was the top person in the county.” “I was impressed with all our students and their growth this year using Typing Agent,” added Penny Walker Helena Intermediate School computer lab teacher “They have done so well implementing the skills needed to become great typists We are thrilled to have had a great number of students excited and rise to the challenge of keyboarding HIS is so proud of our two fastest typists in our third and fourth grades as well as each of our students that participated in the challenge.” Team members for Oak Mountain Elementary were: Hamza Zuaiter Team members for Oak Mountain Intermediate were: Chau Nguyen Team members for Chelsea Middle were: Morgan Bright As Morski writes, “Keep Cyrillic on the other side of the Drina River!” exclaimed an irritated young man in the Central Dalmatian town of Omis while breaking the plaque displayed on the “Pillar of Shame” in Poljicki Square He committed the act a mere few minutes after the plaque was displayed there and he then calmly threw the pieces into a nearby bin Anand Stambuk is an art lover and collector who got the opportunity to present his original work at a renowned art festival He wanted to install a bilingual plaque on the Omis’ city administration building with an inscription attesting to a positive relationship between Serbs and Croats in both the Cyrillic and Latin scripts His work is the only work from this year’s festival that didn’t receive a municipal permit for which the festival administration apologised to Mr with the explanation that he can still manifest and display the work in his own arrangement but he’d have to do so without the support of the organisers the author decided to display the plaque on the “Pillar of Shame” on Poljicki Square in Omis A few minutes after it had been placed in the aforementioned location in the town a young man who happened to be there reacted by smashing the artwork and throwing the remains in the bin shouting in a commanding tone to those present: “Keep Cyrillic on the other side of the Drina River!” For more, make sure to check out our dedicated lifestyle section When temperatures cool on the Croatian coast the telltale signs of tourism start to fade Villages that were full of people in summer become very still Only in the larger places does life go on unaffected The seaside city of Omiš is one such place The charming Omiš Old Town streets hold their special atmosphere throughout the year Earthenware shades of rooftops in Omiš Old Town © Marc Rowlands Arguably, this is the time of year when Omiš’s famous and distinct cuisine is at its best Omiš’s special bounty of seafood comes from its position on the Cetina river The best-tasting Mediterranean fish and shellfish love these conditions scampi and calamari are at their biggest and best Their tables are taken by relaxed visitors from all over the region drawn to the city now the summertime rush has subsided Seafood is an autumn specialty at sister Omiš restaurants Puljiz and Bastion and along the long promenades of the Omiš riviera The cooler temperatures of autumn are perfect for cycling the 15th century Starigrad Fortress is a mildly challenging hike And the views from the top are incredibly rewarding Autumn’s cooling winds blow along the water surface You can see so much detail on the islands opposite Omiš when the air quality is like this For those who prefer sport and recreation of a different kind autumn in Omiš holds four of the city’s most eagerly anticipated challenges With between 60% and 80% of its entrants coming from overseas Dalmatia Ultra Trail is among the most internationally famous of all Croatia’s cross country runs allowing the race to be accessible to runners of varying abilities Mountain Dut is the biggest challenge of this Dalmatia Ultra Trail On a course with a total distance of 122 km crossing along the Dinaric Alps before dropping down to Gata in the Omiš hinterland they drop down into the spectacular Cetina river valley and run parallel to the river until Kostanje Ivan Meštrović’s statue of Mila Gojsalić overlooks the Cetina river and Omiš © Marc Rowlands Returning up into the hills to visit the traditional village of Zadvarje the trail next takes runners down to beautiful Brela Runners will pass by beautiful Brela beaches then those of the Omiš riviera villages Pisak it’s back up to the final stretch of hills visiting the old village of Lokva Rogoznica on the way Mountain Dut 2021 starts on Friday 15th October at 9pm from Solin Trail runners have 32 hours to complete the course Each finisher will be awarded with 5 ITRA qualification points Sea Dut offers a challenging trail set before the entire Makarska and Omiš riviera coastline runners rise up to the village of Kotišina famous for its botanical gardens and castle the trail reaching almost 875 metres above sea level They stay atop the hills all the way to Brela Sea Dut 2021 starts on Saturday 16th October at 8am from Makarska Trail runners have 15 hours to complete the course Each finisher will be awarded with 3 ITRA qualification points Dalmatia Ultra Trail visits some of the most traditional and timeless sections of the Omiš riviera © Marc Rowlands Ethno Dut is the most accessible of the Dalmatia Ultra Trails here runners make a moderate ascent into the hills of just under 400 metres above sea level They maintain roughly the same altitude for the entire trail Ethno Dut 2021 starts on Saturday 16th October at 1pm from Dugi Rat Trail runners have 5 hours to complete the course Each finisher will be awarded with 1 ITRA qualification point With a backdrop of mountains and the Cetina river the half marathon in Omiš is perhaps Croatia’s most spectacular Where else can you run a virtually flat course with such scenery accompanying you the striking route is facilitated by following the Cetina river canyon hiking and free-climbing locations in Croatia the event again has two races – the half marathon and a recreational 6 kilometre race Both take place within the Cetina river canyon The Omiš Half Marathon takes place on Saturday 23rd October 2021 You can register here and entries will be accepted in person between 8 am – 9 am on the day of the race. For more details, check the event’s Facebook page With the tournament celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021 there’s no better time for the Fifa accredited UEFA Futsal Champions League to be coming to Omiš MNK Olmissum are the current national champions They won both the cup and the league in the 2020/2021 season It’s been two decades since a Croatian team reached the semi-finals of the tournament MNK Olmissum are ranked within the top 16 of all European futsal clubs the hometown heroes will have to come top of their group Diamant Linz (Austria) and KMF FON (Serbia) They will host the group at their home ground of Ribnjak but what better way to enjoy than in-person The spectacular section of the Dinaric Alps that lies to the west of Omiš is known as Mosor Mosor Grebbening is a series of trail runs through this epic mountain terrain it is the 9th round of the famous Dalmatian Trail League The event contains a choice of three adult trails and one children’s race All of the races start or end in the village of Gata It is 37.50km in length and has a 2590m ascent Runners have 12 hours to complete the course you’re given 8 hours to complete the trail At 8 kilometres in length and with a 400 metre ascent It should take way less than the 4 hours allocated The children’s race is an 800 metre dash around Gata Mosor Grebbening takes place on Saturday 13 November 2021 Registration for the races: exclusively via the online registration form here