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dentist would melt it down for her own dying tooth and film the process Marija Kobale (Mica for short) decided to visit the dentist in a nearby town and encase a damaged tooth in a golden veneer she couldn't say exactly what was wrong with the tooth, where the dentist was based or how much it cost – but what’s certain is that the tooth remained with her until 2013 when it was removed and replaced by an artificial set. Sixty years later thinking she might melt it down and use the gold for something useful. What she couldn’t have predicted was that her granddaughter, Lucija Rosc, would take the tooth in question, turn it into a gold coating for her own dying tooth The tooth began its journey as a fashionable accessory coolness solidified in the general atmosphere of 1960s Yugoslavia And Mica would certainly fit the vibe – one of the archival photographs that Lucija used in the past shows a young Mica on a motorcycle smiling broadly at someone we cannot see It’s not difficult to imagine her character especially if we’re familiar with Lucija’s work In her project Mica Reads Jokes (2023) the photographer produced a vinyl record of her grandmother’s collection of jokes some of them quite raunchy – and made funnier by the fact that it’s Mica’s voice reading them for us. She used to keep a little notebook to collect the jokes and write down her favourites pulling it out during a quiet moment at family gatherings and testing the jokes on her relatives.  who dedicated several exhibitions (Superpositions, Škuc gallery 2022; Podmet, Miklova hiša gallery 2023) to her relationship with her grandparents, has now chosen to continue exploring the topic and dedicate a project solely to her grandmother. The artist is once again dealing with topics of family dynamics and memory, and still uses photography as her preferred medium But the real focus of the exhibition is a performative documentary film about the tooth’s journey from Mica to Lucija; its transfer is a gesture of passing down an heirloom, and the tooth becomes a totem of sorts. After all Lucija used the gold to cure her own dying tooth (fifth bottom left) in a symbolic gesture of succession The film oscillates between archival footage of Lucija’s childhood, iPhone-filmed excerpts of her conversations with Mica dated from 2016 to today and the process of her tooth replacement. We see Mica lost in thought, lovingly forcing her granddaughter to take homefood and aimlessly tidying up the apartment. There is a scene of Mica looking for her missing slipper engaging everyone present in the hunt. These scenes show us how Mica is seen by her granddaughter but they also possessa certain universality almost as if we were rewatching our own memories. The footage also speaks of Lucija’s artistic practice which is based on the fictionalisation of personal memory but always managing to imbue her narratives with a sense of humour and induced nostalgia casts of Lucija’s teeth and Mica’s gold tooth, and documentation of the dental work are all part of the story where mundane objects are turned into important pieces of the puzzle presented as almost sacred objects. The project is both playful and vulnerable with the artist letting us in on the otherwise private and intimate part of her life. The tooth serves as a metaphor for remembrance with the artist asking whether it is possible to solidify a cherished memory by literally implanting it in one’s body. The project is definitely a homage to her grandmother and a celebration of her character, yet on a more sombre note it also deals with the fear of losing a loved one and the question of what will remain once they are gone – and how one can carry their legacy into the future.  Lucija's main focus is a performative documentary film that chronicles the tooth’s journey from Mica to herself The transfer of the tooth symbolizes the passing down of an heirloom Here is the private link to watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8UP7na5wec Mica is holding Lucija's bottle of milk The moment captures her gentle presence and the familiarity of a cherished routine 2024," Lucija explores the theme of 'babiščina' or 'heirloom' through the tooth as a metaphor for remembrance She questions whether a cherished memory can be solidified by implanting it in one's body The project is a heartfelt homage to her grandmother addressing the fear of losing a loved one and reflecting on how to carry their legacy into the future 2024" is a site-specific installation showcasing photographs of Lucija's grandmother's golden tooth It includes images from family albums and her grandparents' collections This piece serves as both a tribute and an archive bringing together all the "evidence" of her grandmother's golden tooth and highlighting its significance in their shared history Lucija discovered two pictures of Mica from 1965 The left photo had been torn and “retouched,” attempting to either remove or conceal her golden tooth Mica explained that she had to send the left picture for a bureaucratic task or job-related matter and preferred that the recipient not see her gold tooth Mica is posing at the highest peak in Slovenia which stands at an elevation of 2,863 meters above sea level The photograph captures her in a moment of triumph surrounded by breathtaking views of the alpine landscape The photo was taken just after Lucija had her grandmother's melted golden veneer installed in her mouth The image captures the moment when a piece of family history became part of her adding a quiet touch of significance to her expression Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 1 The installation consists of a wooden structure supporting three differently shaped pieces of styrofoam Each piece displays a unique position of Lucija's grandmother's optically scanned dental veneer Plaster models of upper and lower dental arch The installation features plaster models of Lucija's upper and lower dental arches with a clear indication of where a golden tooth was later installed This specific tooth is removable and serves as a mold emphasizing the practical aspect of the dental installation while inviting viewers to engage with the physicality of the artwork Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 2 An optical scan of Lucija's grandmother's dental veneer captures the details of the piece The image provides a straightforward digital record of the personal item Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 3 2024-25: Appeared in eight games this season .. Recorded two points against Jackson State (Dec 2023-24: Appeared in seven games on the year…Scored her first collegiate points with a 3-pointer against Indiana State (11/9/23).. Notched two points and tallied two assists versus SEMO (12/2/23).. Added two points versus Kansas City (12/21/23).. Secured three rebounds against Missouri State (12/6/23).. Recorded a block and a steal against Southern Indiana (11/20/23).. Tallied one rebound against South Carolina (2/8/24) High School: Attended the Sibenik Medical School in Sibenik Daughter of Franka and Jurica Milkovic… Has one sister Josipa and one brother Luka… Undeclared major There are no statistics available for this player MU is an equal opportunity employer © 2025 — The Curators of the University of Missouri. All rights reserved. DMCA and other copyright information. Privacy Policy An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer. | Disability Resources Thanks for visiting Johnny Goode placed second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.71 seconds that is the fastest by a Cal sprinter in 37 years The mark ranks third on the Bears’ all-time list the best since Canadian Olympian Atlee Mahorn clocked 20.20 in 1988 a junior college transfer who set Cal indoor records in the 200 returned Saturday to finish second in the 400 with a time of 45.86 that puts him No Teammates Isaiah Shaw and Aiden Lippert were fourth and fifth with respective times 47.43 and 47.44 a sophomore from Croatia in her first outdoor meet for the Bears also inked her name twice on Cal’s top-5 list She won the shot put at 52-2 1/4 (16.21 meters) and was second in the discus at 186-6 (56.85) Junior Ali Sahaida won the women’s pole vault with a clearance of 14-0 1/2 (4.28) to move to No Junior Loreal Wilson became Cal’s fastest female 400 hurdler since 2012 with her personal-best time of 59.13 that ranks eighth on the career list and was good for third place Other Cal winners at the two-day meet were junior Audrey Jacobs in the women’s hammer throw at 200-11 (61.25) senior Garrett MacQuiddy with a personal best of 1:49.25 in the men’s 800 and Jason Plumb in the men’s long jump at 24-8 1/2 (7.53) Cal’s men and women both won the team titles in competition with 19 other schools Leah Polonsky excels for Cal at NCAA women's swim meet Cal's women ousted from NCAA tournament by Mississippi State Bears are halfway through spring football practice and nothing settled at QB No. 5 Bears top No. 3 Saint Mary's in annual rugby showdown JEFF FARAUDOJeff Faraudo was a sports writer for Bay Area daily newspapers since he was 17 years old, and was the Oakland Tribune's Cal beat writer for 24 years. He covered eight Final Fours, four NBA Finals and four Summer Olympics.  The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Global Sisters Report a project of National Catholic Reporter Sign up now Marija Lucija Eršek is the principal of the St The home is run by the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus View Author Profile Outside the Croatian capital of Zagreb, the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus house a center and home — the St Joseph's Home for Children — that is part of a mission tradition to help those most in need in Croatian society The co-ed home houses 26 children or young adults while 25 sisters and four novices live in the convent The work of the Croatian sisters is undergirded by the charism of helping children something that was important to the congregation's foundress a German sister who lived from 1855 to 1938 GSR: Given the fact that Croatian society is still in some way recovering from the war of independence in the 1990s do you see your work as in some way healing society's wounds And this part of Croatia didn't feel the effects of the war as much as other places But there are still many challenges in our society and the children who live here come from different traumatic family experiences — there are a lot of reasons why families become dysfunctional and helping children grow in a good environment is how we feel we are helping our society in some way Viktorija Sanjković at one of the home's residences. Both are members of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus Some of their parents have been drug abusers or have serious alcohol problems others face challenges with mental illness Some are just not well-equipped to be parents There are some children who simply don't have proper parental care There are many kinds of trauma or abuse the children have experienced — emotional some kind of inappropriate behavior by parents Sometimes the family has been homeless and parents and children have had to beg the children have been placed here by a social worker They are able to attend public schools nearby many feel that for the first time that they are safe and that for the first time We see a lot of improvements in the children — gradual and noticeable change in a few months depending on how much the child was neglected structure and order — things that they often do not have in their families Baptism is offered if the children and parents want that — some of them are being introduced to the faith for the first time A garden and cross stand on the grounds of the St How do you encourage relationships between the children and their parents We always try to encourage ongoing relationships between the children and their parents and to keep that a positive aspect for all of them The children love their parents no matter what the family problems are We try to show respect to every parent and think every person if we know the relationship is a danger to the child we will protect the child and ask for help from social workers Child protection is always our first priority Even though the child is separated from the parents and no longer lives with them so it is very important to take care to avoid new traumas and wounds Sometimes there is a danger of too much influence of the parents who turn to manipulation but the solution to such situations is always found in cooperation with social welfare centers and courts we try to understand the overall situations families find themselves in Those situations can be a challenge for everyone We feel parents generally did the best they could do in the circumstances they have faced Social workers or courts decide on approving the visits there are cases where some parents are forbidden to meet their children some children are adopted by other families and there are sometimes advantages to that — some do well adopted — but many stay here until they can become independent because we do offer opportunities for good care And many say they don't want to leave and return to their families and I think in all cases they know that we love them We can't deny the many challenges for both parents and children today and the less influence parents have on children because of pressures from the outside world Things are often not ideal for children's upbringing today It's harder to grow up and become responsible people with all of the outside influences the children continue to have a relationship with their parents We think of our home as a home for children without adequate parental care — work that continues a tradition of our foundress who herself experienced homelessness and who loved St Joseph and decided to give everything to his hands He was the provider of the Holy Family in times that were insecure we now have three buildings housing the children There are up to nine children in each residence Other sisters from the convent help when needed for example on weekends or when a sister is absent from home We encourage a family spirit and adhere to a belief that the sisters shouldn't be teachers to children but mothers We try to provide a safe environment and emphasize empathy and protection and the acceptance of others  These buildings house children and young adults of St Other institutions do that — what makes what you do different we don't just provide the material needs for children The important thing is their souls — we want them to know God's love and accept Jesus for the rest of their lives we try to be witnesses to the kingdom of God as we meet people on our journey — not just children This is an opportunity to witness and be a symbol of that kingdom Sometimes people ask what we do and how we combine this work with religious life we can find meaning in this defined situation and offer to the Lord for the salvation of the world That is why our community is both active and contemplative — we connect prayer and life in the presence of God with our ministry to children Is the education you offer formal catechism It's not formal religious education but informal meetings in the evenings with attendance at Mass once a week and confession once a month We also attend youth conferences with the children We try to make it natural; they don't have to attend Mass or confession if they choose not to It's important that faith becomes their personal decision and whether to become more engaged  We try to help with the transition beyond life here; most go on to work Young people can stay here for another year after finishing regular schooling we jointly find accommodation (with a benefactor or independently) and a job We always support a young person in order to navigate the new obligations and expectations placed before them The average young person in Croatia has parental support as long as they need it while the young people in our home are deprived of that support In the process of independence for young people the challenge is the financial settlement of monthly obligations because young people who live in institutions have no contact with buying food and other necessities or paying utilities This is usually an unknown thing for them — some of them are also afraid it's a novelty that they have to learn to deal with all that immediately so that they don't fall into debt and thereby make their already demanding life even more difficult What is the most fulfilling part of what you do Sometimes the fruit of our ministry we see immediately in the changes we see with the children That's a strong motivation for continuing the work But it's like we're planting the seeds in the soil and we hope and pray it will bear fruit someday The most fulfilling thing is when the children accept faith and the Lord and become good people That's especially fulfilling when the wounds they carry heal with time.  then enter your email address and click "subscribe" Global Sisters Report The "Spring Fair," featuring a vibrant array of Chinese cultural activities and celebrating the World Tai Chi Day was held on Sunday at the Garden of Serenity a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija April 27 (Xinhua) -- The "Spring Fair," featuring a vibrant array of Chinese cultural activities and celebrating the World Tai Chi Day Jointly hosted by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council the fair offered visitors the opportunity to savor Chinese tea and cuisine explore the art of calligraphy and traditional Chinese medicine highlighted the "long-standing collaboration" between the local council and the China Cultural Centre She expressed hope that the Chinese garden would continue to bring together Maltese residents and the Chinese community while serving as a venue for broader cultural exchanges Tai Chi performances captivated attendees in celebration of the World Tai Chi Day Members of the Malta Yang Family Tai Chi Association performed the Tai Chi essential form 22 and the Tai Chi sword while the 20th Chinese medical team from the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) presented a demonstration of the simplified Tai Chi 24 form Tai Chi enthusiasts around the world have celebrated the World Tai Chi Day on the last Saturday of April promoting Tai Chi through performances and exchanges and fostering cross-cultural understanding An eye-catching highlight of the fair was a pipa ensemble performance by five students from St Ignatius College Handaq Middle School expressed pride in her students' achievement "It's a great collaboration with the China Cultural Centre," she told Xinhua adding that she looked forward to more performances and hoped one day to take her students to China to experience its culture firsthand Booths set up during the event drew large crowds of attendees eager to engage in a variety of interactive activities "Writing Chinese characters is a bit challenging," Mariam Cachia De Giovanni after trying her hand at writing the character "Fu," meaning "good fortune." Attending the event with her parents she proudly shared her work and expressed a keen interest in learning the Chinese language in the future to attend the "Spring Fair." Holding a piece of calligraphy with the Chinese characters "Hu" (tiger) and "Fu," she told Xinhua she was fascinated by Chinese culture and traditional Chinese medicine and is planning a trip to China either this year or next as well," she said "Everything is amazing," said 60-year-old William Taylor who has been passionate about Chinese culture since the age of 10 He expressed a strong desire to visit China and further immerse himself in its rich history The annual "Spring Fair" not only showcases the profound heritage of Chinese culture but also serves as a platform for cultural dialogue with Malta director of the China Cultural Centre in Malta every performance reflects the deepening connection and mutual appreciation between the two cultures Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Home / News / Article The government has not followed up on its promise to take legal action over Christian Borg’s illegal use of a car park in Santa Lucija to store hundreds of rental cars The government and SportMalta declared that the car park was being used illegally and announced court action following a summer protest by Santa Lucija residents just a legal letter that the football club ignored The car park forms part of football facilities transferred by the government in 2015, to be administered by the Santa Lucija Football Club for 49 years under a heavily subsidised lease According to the deed of transfer, the club is bound to use these facilities strictly for sports purposes. It leased the car park to Christian Borg’s Princess Holdings Ltd despite strict conditions stating it cannot use the area commercially without SportMalta’s consent Borg has turned the car park into a private storage facility for his rental cars paying the club an undisclosed sum contrary to the conditions imposed by the deed Santa Lucija residents told The Shift that the car park is now also blocked by a barrier and the situation remains the same as when they first protested the abuse denounced the illegal occupation and is still promising action to residents Christian Borg is currently facing a number of criminal charges The friend and former business partner of Prime Minister Robert Abela has managed to continue his illegal activities without any problems This is not the first time the government and SportMalta have ignored the conditions imposed on football clubs Other Premier League football clubs have also commercialised their public facilities illegally without resulting action 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glasses since the age of five so as early as I can remember I’ve been surrounded by optics I always thought optics was a little out of my reach so it took until my early 30s (now in Australia) until I was given a chance to step into the optical industry I will forever be grateful to my mentor and a guy that took a chance on me He is retired now but we keep in touch and every now and then he pops into my practice to say hello winning the Outstanding Practice Owner Award at the recent 2024 ODA National Excellence Awards in Melbourne What are your strengths as an optical dispenser My strengths are product knowledge and having an innate ability to pick the most appropriate frames for my clients I have a little check list in my head and when all boxes are ticked What excites me about my job is dispensing for children and helping them navigate the news of having to wear glasses or contact lenses and dispensing for all their sporting needs I know how important it is to have great fitting glasses or goggles If you could provide advice to yourself at the beginning of your optical career I should’ve done it sooner because I love everything about it I fell into it when the time was right for me and fell in love with it So as the saying goes: do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life What are the opportunities and challenges facing optical dispensing in Australia I think optical dispensing is rewarding on so many levels The challenges we face are probably the depth of training and number of trainees I feel there’s a shortage of skilled optical dispensers The optical industry should think of some great incentives to entice more people into optical dispensing dry eye disease (DED) is emerging as a problem for many people and this is what prompted me to incorporate a dedicated dry eye treatment clinic within my practice and we have some great success stories from our clients and their DED management How do you ensure your skills and knowledge stay up to date I try to attend as many seminars and new launch products as I can Over the years I’ve developed strong relationships with many product development managers I follow fashion trends in Europe and try to stay relevant with my product and that it represents optical dispensers within the industry I like to network and ODA is the perfect place where I can find other likeminded people – plus there is always a chance to learn something new I also believe in the importance of giving back and ODA is certainly doing that with its expedition to Fiji and probably other places in the future What did it mean to win the Outstanding Practice Owner Award at the 2024 ODA National Excellence Awards It meant validation of all the hard work I’ve put into building my own practice (greenfield) It was tough because the world stopped for two years due to the pandemic but somehow Base Curve Optical stayed afloat What would you say to others thinking of joining ODA The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has issued an urgent call to governments across Australia to engage in genuine.. 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Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media People practice Tai Chi at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija A Tai Chi training program was launched on Sunday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija attracting many local Tai Chi enthusiasts to participate in this vibrant cultural exchange event Co-hosted by the 20th Chinese medical team for Malta from the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) and the Chinese Community Association in Malta the event includes Tai Chi classes and free clinic services provided by the Chinese medical team 23 (Xinhua) -- A Tai Chi training program was launched on Sunday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija Under the expert guidance of the medical team 60-year-old Maria Farrugia participated in her first Tai Chi session She told Xinhua: "I feel extremely relaxed after practicing Tai Chi Inspired by her previous positive experience with acupuncture Farrugia said that the session has deepened her interest in Chinese culture "This has aroused my strong interest in Chinese culture I will keep supporting traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)," she said is now a coach and a Tai Chi club member in Malta "I'm very interested in martial arts," he said "Martial arts transcend the boundaries of nations and bring together different peoples." He shared his plans to establish his own Tai Chi club to further promote the practice and enhance cultural exchange between the Maltese and Chinese communities the Chinese medical team will introduce additional training sessions including Baduanjin - a traditional form of Chinese aerobic exercise according to medical team leader Yang Libai Since established in 1994 by the Chinese and Maltese governments the MRCTCM has seen 20 Chinese medical teams provide TCM treatments to approximately 250,000 Maltese patients Members of the 20th Chinese medical team for Malta provide free clinical services in Santa Lucija COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Women's Basketball has signed Lucija Milkovic, a 6-foot-7 center from Croatia, head coach Robin Pingeton announced on Thursday COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Women's Basketball has signed Lucija Milkovic, a 6-foot-7 center from Croatia, head coach Robin Pingeton announced on Thursday Milkovic played the last four seasons for ZKK Šibenik in the Croatia-Premijer Liga she averaged 6.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in 22 games The signee recorded double-digit scoring efforts on five occasions including a string of three-straight games in January Milkovic was also a member of the Croatian youth national team representing her home country during the FIBA U18 European Championships last summer Hannah Linthacum and Hilke Feldrappe as members of the Tigers' incoming freshman class Milkovic marks the third international athlete on the roster with Feldrappe (Germany) and Mama Dembele (Spain) For all the latest information on Mizzou Women's Basketball, please visit MUTigers.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Tigers on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Sorry, there are no matches available for this year. * For purposes of the player profile, individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement. Liudvika Sonia Koort, Interdisciplinary Artist: Indrė Puišytė-Šidlauskienė, Contemporary Dance Artist: Text description provided by the architects. The project is located in the Karst region of Slovenia, where the climate is Mediterranean and the landscape rocky and dry, covered only by endless stretches of vine and pine tree forests. The old abandoned barn stands in the centre of a small village, its walls curving along the narrow road between the cluster of houses. It appears to have grown out of a rock, facing South-West onto an enclosed garden and over the hills above the city of Trieste. © Janez MaroltThe refurbishment of the house was approached with thoughtfulness and care, trying to keep as many of the original elements as possible; the stone window and door frames, the oak roof structure, the washed-out facade render and all the ironmongery additions revealing that it was once a home to a cow called Sivka (Lavender). We gave the place a name as well; Kambra, which is the local vernacular word for a multi/purpose room in the ground floor of the traditional Karst house. © Janez MaroltIn the garden a new-built single storey building is placed to support Kambra’s contemporary function of a cosy holiday retreat. Facing the house it defines the boundaries of a protected courtyard, a re-interpretation of a local typology; the heart of every homestead. © Janez MaroltThe main materials used throughout the project are elemental and enduring; the concrete base, framed and complemented by black iron detailing is softened by natural oak surfaces wherever tactility is of main importance. Ground floor planThe solidity of the new materials and the treatment of junctions between the old and the new alludes to the passing of time that the house has withstood, celebrating its marks and scars. The concrete used on the inside of the old house strengthens the stone. Outside, the new built structure, cast in exposed concrete, resembles it. © Janez MaroltThe house slowly changed and weathered through the course of its past 400 years and its continued transformation has served as an inspiration for its renovation The concrete building will be eventually overgrown with life forms and marked by rainfall become a part of the landscape that it currently confronts with its uniformity and sharp form The process of change will continue to be its architect You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email By | 01/11/2024 2:07 pm | Be the First to Comment! We invited the filmmakers behind each of this year’s 15 Oscar-shortlisted animated shorts to share their favorite shot from their film and explain why it’s special to them The pieces are being published in the order that materials were received In this piece, directors Lucija Mrzljak and Morten Tšinakov discuss their short film Eeva which premiered in competition at the Berlinale and later won the Alexeïeff – Parker Award at Annecy and best animated short at the Nashville Film Festival Eeva unspools in the aftermath of a funeral as a widow adjusts to life on her own Surrounded by mourners and having had too much to drink she struggles to conform to how others believe a widow should mourn Mrzljak and Tšinakov share their favorite shot from the film and tell us its significance: Upon completing it we were very happy with how it looked like It shows the general atmosphere for the first half of the film From that point we were excited to build on the rest of the scenes we went through some old drawings that Lucija had made and thought that some of them suited the story very well Lucija’s drawings are 100% hand-drawn and very detailed and we would have needed a budget much bigger than what we had if we wanted to use them as they were Jamie Lang is the former Editor-in-Chief of Cartoon Brew Lucija “Lou” Strebick, 96, the beloved former cook of the New Era Restaurant in East Akron Generations of diners will remember her delicious homestyle meals she was the main cook and “strudel lady” at the restaurant at 10 Massillon Road near East Market Street She was a hard worker who never really retired coming in to help in the kitchen until recently “I do everything by hand,” she told the Beacon Journal’s Phil Masturzo in 2021 More: Old-fashioned baking at New Era Cafe: Lucija 'Lou' Strebick, 93, makes apple strudel with love, patience and no shortcuts bought the cafe in the 1930s during the Great Depression It was named New Era in hopes for better times Roosevelt’s social programs of the same name Lucija Juric brought Strebick over from Krushevo Strebick went to work for her cousin at the restaurant “I came in at 5 in the morning and left at 11 at night,” Strebick recalled The New Era was a favorite hangout for Akron rubber workers in the 1960s and 1970s she emerged from the kitchen and separated the men “Please go outside and fight,” she told them Strebick’s daughter Mary Lou Lekic and son-in-law Milos “Mitch” Lekic took over the restaurant in 1982 and became owners after Lucija Juric died in 1985 They tore down the 1,500-square-foot cafe in 2005 and replaced it with a 7,500-square-foot building on the same site the Lekics have leased New Era to the Milanko family who have been working there about 20 years The restaurant has maintained a popular menu of Eastern European and American favorites using the same recipes that Strebick helped perfect she made 30 pans of strudel and 12,000 cookies “Now you know what I do my whole life,” she told Masturzo in 2021 She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary Lou and Mitch Lekic; sister Stajka Jurjevic; grandchildren Lucija (Bane) Berbakov Steven and Danilo Lekic; great-grandson Oliver Berbakov; and many nieces and nephews Monday at the Anthony Funeral Home’s Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel at 1990 S Norm Douglas will officiate a memorial service at 11 a.m Mark J. Price can be reached at mprice@thebeaconjournal.com  Phil Masturzo can be reached at pmasturzo@thebeaconjournal.com Mark J. Price: 10 restaurants I miss from childhood Dining out: We sampled 11 Akron-area comfort foods. Here’s what to check out People listen to an introduction about the Terracotta Warriors at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, Malta, on July 4, 2024. Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) VALLETTA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. Participants experienced Chinese calligraphy, tasted Chinese tea, and learned about the famous Terracotta Warriors. They also enjoyed performances of the pipa, a pear-shaped stringed instrument from China, at the event organized by Malta's Southern Regional Council. During the calligraphy session, attendees copied the four Chinese characters for "Hello China." Sun Hui, a calligraphy teacher at the China Cultural Center in Malta, and Stephen Cachia, a lecturer in Chinese history at the University of Malta, demonstrated how to hold and move the brush. They also taught participants the correct pronunciation of "Hello China" in Chinese. Liam Pulis, eight, said it was the second time he had tried Chinese calligraphy, and expressed his love for the art. He said he was determined to learn the Chinese language in the future. There was also significant interest in the tea art performance at the event. Vincent Vella, 71, was particularly impressed by the "mellow" tea fragrance. He told Xinhua that it was the first time he had seen a Chinese tea art ceremony, and expressed his desire to visit China. Participants also learned about the history of the Terracotta Warriors. The Chinese Garden of Serenity features life-sized replicas of the warriors, donated by the Xi'an Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism in July last year. Cachia vividly described the Terracotta Warriors. In 2009, he visited Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, which houses the world-renowned iconic Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province and also one of the ancient capitals in Chinese history. In 2007, a highly successful Terracotta Warriors exhibition was held in Valletta. Jane Pulis, 68, recalled her visit to the exhibition, and the lifelike statues. Chinese history and culture are brilliant and colorful, she told Xinhua. Pipa music was performed at Thursday's event by young Chinese artist Guo Mei, inspiring children to dance along. Experiencing Chinese culture for the first time, Stephanie Cassar and her children were deeply impressed. She told Xinhua that she looked forward to attending more Chinese cultural activities with her children in future. Cachia noted that there is a strong interest in Chinese culture in Malta, including among children. ■ People view tea art performance at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, Malta, on July 4, 2024. Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) People view Chinese dance at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, Malta, on July 4, 2024. Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) People taste Chinese tea at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, Malta, on July 4, 2024. Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) People experience Chinese calligraphy at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija, Malta, on July 4, 2024. Maltese people of all ages immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture at an event on Thursday at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) Watch the match highlights between Fernandez & Auger-Aliassime (CAN) & Ciric Bagaric & Dodig (CRO) on Day 2 of the 2025 United Cup Tennis. “The most important thing my grandma taught me is it’s best to do what you love and ignore the negative thoughts because life is hard enough anyway,” says Lucija Rosc Rosc has spent a lot of time with her grandparents hanging out with them rather than going to kindergarten and continuing the relationship once she was at school spent years working as a primary school teacher and is creative The artist has clearly inherited – or learned – this flair studying photography at the VIST Faculty of Applied Sciences in Ljubljana then for an MA in visual communication design at ALUO the Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana working at Galerija Jakopič and showing her photography at venues and fairs including Unseen Amsterdam the Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova and Galerija Fotografija Rosc’s work brings a playful approach to image-making often drawing on her childhood and family archives Her 2020 series Junkcija (Junction) combines colourful still lifes with family photographs of her grandmother while 2016’s Recikliranje spominov (Recycling Memories) found her printing family photographs and embedding them in plastic bottle tops she melted down at home “In the end I covered them up using epoxy to make sure the photographs would stay protected,” she writes “I still need to complete the final step though so someone from the future will eventually discover them.” she has faced the reality that her grandparents will not be around forever in a bid to capture her grandmother’s humour and creativity The work uses archive images from Mica’s life such as a dashing shot of her as a young woman in the then-Yugoslavia A more contemporary image shows Mica cutting into a birthday cake and there are collages she has made of photographs of flowers and insects Mica bere vice also includes images of Mica’s joke book a hand-written affair compiling her best gags “She started collecting them from about 2010 then she’d select the best ones and write them down,” Rosc says which is about a virgin who dies and whose gravestone is engraved “unused often poking fun at authority figures such as priests and policemen and rendered funnier by being unexpectedly told by an older woman honed from her years of reading stories aloud to her class and Rosc was keen to retain something of this tone she had the audio pressed onto vinyl so that Mica could play them in her own home Rosc also made a portrait of her grandmother for the front cover and she created a font from her grandmother’s writing Samples from the record are now played on a local radio station but for Rosc this quirky project retains its personal edge so I try to infuse all my works with them,” she says their voices – everything I can collect so that we will have enough memories.” returning for a second stint on staff in 2023 Diane lectures in photography history and theory at the London College of Communications and has curated exhibitions for The Photographers Gallery and Lianzhou Foto Festival By | 11/01/2023 6:05 am | Be the First to Comment! Welcome to Cartoon Brew’s series of spotlights focusing on the animated shorts that have qualified for the 2024 Oscars There are several ways a film can earn eligibility we’ll be focusing on films that have done so by winning an Oscar-qualifying award at an Oscar-qualifying festival Today’s short film is Eeva by Morten Tšinakov and Lucija Mrzljak The Estonia-Croatia co-production earned its Oscar qualification by winning the best animated short prize at the Nashville Film Festival the film unspools in the aftermath of a funeral as a widow adjusts to life on her own Cartoon Brew: The character designs for the men in the film are strikingly similar Can you talk about this decision and how you decided on the blue-suited look for (almost) all of the men in the short Lucija Mrzljak: This answer will probably be a rather boring one We just find a group of people dressed the same (and if they are acting the same as well so to make the process of designing characters easier What was it about this story or concept that connected with you and compelled you to direct the film Morten Tšinakov: I try not to think about concepts or themes when writing a film because I’ve discovered that working that way does more harm than good it’s more productive to start with some details and then try to connect them in some way What did you learn through the experience of making this film Mrzljak: We learned that when making our previous films There was an interesting moment when developing this film we visited the Etiuda & Anima festival in Krakow and they showed a retrospective of Igor Kovalyov’s work and we decided that the visuals we had developed so far for Eeva were not good enough We put much more effort into this film than our previous ones It was exhausting but completely worth it; we like this one a lot more Can you describe how you developed your visual approach to the film Why did you settle on this style/technique Tšinakov: A part of this answer overlaps with the previous one Hotelier Middle East Home » People » How a cluster director of sales and marketing manages the workload of three hotels As the cluster director of sales and marketing at Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach Lucija Lekovic navigates the workload at three prominent properties Her role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities from daily reviews and client check-ins to strategic planning and hosting networking events Each day brings a new set of challenges and opportunities requiring Lekovic to balance operational demands with leadership she shares a glimpse into a typical day in her power-packed schedule 7am: I start my morning with the gentle buzz of my alarm my mornings often include a cuddle with my feline friends who always seem to sense when I need a few extra minutes in bed 7.30am: Coffee is a must before I start the day so as soon as I’m up I make a cup of coffee to enjoy whilst going through industry news updates to ensure I am up to speed for my day ahead I finish my coffee and start getting ready to leave the house to head to the office 8.30am: I arrive at the office and get ready for the first set of morning briefings I’m lucky to work with three different properties including Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach depending on what is scheduled will depend on which hotel I am based at for the day My morning consists of reviewing daily reports and performance metrics ensuring that the hotels’ strategies are on track These meetings are crucial for aligning our goals addressing any immediate concerns and setting the team up for a successful day ahead 11am: Mid-morning I focus on checking in with my clients so I ensure that my client’s feedback is shared with the team and that we work together to pull constructive insights from these meetings which help us stay innovative and responsive to market demands We will then use this time to discuss the strategies we have implemented and brainstorm new ideas to drive revenue growth 12.30pm: Lunch is a welcome break and a chance to recharge often opting for a salad with fresh veggies and some protein I take advantage of this time to enjoy catching up with my colleagues away from my desk I typically move around from client meetings to networking events Whether I’m grabbing coffee with someone or hopping on a video call I love connecting and I thrive on building and nurturing relationships These meetings are important for driving business and ensuring clients are happy 3pm: This time is usually reserved for carving out some strategic planning This is when I deep dive into market analysis My goal is always to innovate and find new ways to enhance our offerings I spend a few minutes jotting down my to-do list for the next day and reflecting on the day’s achievements This helps me stay focused and efficient for the week ahead enabling me to switch off when I leave the office I dedicate my evenings to relaxing or enjoying my hobbies such as HIIT classes All these allow me to unwind and alleviate stress This routine helps me to stay clear-minded and balanced I also enjoy an occasional night out or dinner with friends 9pm: Once I am home from my exercise class I’ll grab some dinner and watch a movie or catch up on a favourite TV show I also take this time to disconnect from work ensuring that I’m recharged for the next day I believe in the power of a good night’s sleep so I make sure to wind down properly by putting my phone or laptop away and reading a few pages of my book before going to sleep The International SAMBO Federation (FIAS) is a non-governmental non-profit organization that unites National SAMBO Federations FIAS is the only internationally recognized organization responsible for the development of SAMBO worldwide The FIAS website regularly features SAMBO news as well as SAMBO videos and photos from SAMBO competitions It also includes the official competition calendar of the International SAMBO Federation and other documents regulating tournaments in Sport SAMBO curating her grandparents' diverse possessions into a series Lucija Rosc delves into the accumulation and archival of memories fueled by a profound desire to arrest time or escape its ceaseless flow Departing from her previous exhibitions featuring personal collections Lucija now delegates the collecting task to her grandparents Choosing to construct a collection from their own accumulated items arranging and infusing her artistic signature into these assortments curated by her grandmother and grandfather The collections comprise a diverse range of items spanning from utilitarian tools like knives and plates to whimsical elements such as jokes and cardboard cards adorned with puppy motifs Even seemingly ordinary or discarded items like empty bottles of Tempel carbonated water find a place offering a captivating insight into how her grandparents perceive these objects The series prompts thought-provoking questions about generational differences in object perception providing viewers with an extraordinary glimpse into the sentimental and functional values attributed by the older generation Lucija employs various mediums—studio photographs and sculptures—to present these items and memories she integrates a sound recording into the series enhancing the sensory experience for the audience The sculptures featured in the series are meticulously crafted from recycled materials often consisting of items and papers received from her grandparents play a pivotal role in conveying the essence of condensation as denoted by the series' title: "podmet," a term referring to a mixture of flour and water used to thicken soup or stew who prepares this mixture whenever he cooks her favorite dish Approaching her project themes with empathy and love for her family Lucija Rosc aims not only to preserve memories but also to bridge the perspective of her grandparents with external observers The series radiates a profound sense of joy for life and the coexistence with loved ones steering away from emphasizing the anxiety of fleeting time The author's sincerity is evident in the non-judgmental exposure of habits even those that may seem more or less meaningful reflecting a playful and enjoyable approach to her artistic process This playfulness mirrors the character of her grandmother sharing them aloud whenever the opportunity arises Lucija captures Mica's humor on a vinyl record in another segment of the series featuring 31 jokes accompanied by a reproduction of Mica's joke booklet crafting a textual sound recording collection The series further accentuates the graphic design elements of the vinyl intertwining dialogues between photographs and materials and a distinctive interplay between Lucija's artistic expression and the individual voices of Mica and Adi collects and cuts out intriguing newspaper pieces aiming to create collections from these stored cutouts Their collaborative exhibition piece features curated cutout collections displayed on old bathroom floor mats Adi and Mica have used the same knives for as long as Lucija can remember gradually shaping the blades in a unique way Though they no longer serve a practical function they hold deep sentimental value for the Rosc family Lucija's grandmother Mica gave her these cardboard pieces believing she could make something interesting with them This artwork features materials from various construction sites as well as clothespins from Yugoslavia that Lucija's grandparents generously lent for the exhibition a wedding gift to Lucija's grandparents hold special significance as they were made in her grandfather's hometown Despite having new sets of plates stored away Lucija's grandparents choose to use mismatched They reserve the unwrapped sets for future occasions Alongside these plates is a teddy bear that Lucija received as a gift at her birth which holds immense sentimental value for her This diptych features dog pictures that Lucija's grandmother collected and creatively modified One image showcases a heart-shaped motif carved with a sharp object while the other displays playful scribbles made with a pen Both are glued to a backdrop of calligraphy paper This piece features dog pictures that Lucija's grandmother collected and arranged on a tapestry she handcrafted Originally intended as a gift for Lucija's primary school graduation the tapestry was completed and given to her after she finished high school This artwork features dog pictures that Lucija's grandmother collected along with decorative tile stickers made in Yugoslavia that she gifted to Lucija Cherishing the stickers for their sentimental value patiently awaiting the perfect occasion—even as the kitchen and bathroom tiles were replaced twice since then This is a picture of Lucija's grandparents The photo captures them standing in the living room Lucija collaborated with Mica on this photo with Mica selecting the backdrop and textile while Lucija arranged the curlers were later printed on one half of a previously used pillowcase and her grandmother's sneakers from her teaching years the sneakers were remarkably well-preserved showing minimal wear and remaining in pristine condition This photo captures Lucija's grandma's fall leaf collection carefully arranged on their cherished blanket Lucija decided to print the image onto a piece of fabric created by cutting a previously used pillowcase in half In Lucija's grandparents' garage she captured a photo featuring artificial flowers alongside her grandparents' outdoor clothesline The composition is presented as a wallpaper photograph with the actual clothesline aligned with the image "Mica Reads Jokes" is a collection of 31 jokes narrated by Lucija's grandmother She keeps these jokes in a small wallet booklet always ready to share them at a moment's notice Lucija captured her reading the jokes and created a vinyl record from the recordings The accompanying reproduction of the booklet serves as lyrics and a companion to the audio recordings SportMalta orders Santa Lucija FC to remove rental cars from football ground carpark and is similar to what other clubs like Floriana FC are doing,” he said I fought back tears as I watched 93-year-old Lucija “Lou” Strebick walk around a square wooden table in the New Era Cafe kitchen.  Since 1959 tugging gingerly at the dough until it becomes stretched paper thin the same way my grandma Magdalena used to make it — with a lot of love Next to my computer sits a photo of my grandma making strudel I first heard about Lou from a Hungarian guy named Steve who I hired to do plaster work in one of my rental homes We got to talking about food of all things.  Steve told me how much he loved the chicken paprikash at the New Era Cafe He smiled from ear to ear and told me the meat was so tender he didn’t need teeth to eat it I met up with Lou last week at the New Era Cafe on Massillon Road near East Market Street in Akron she was busy cutting up chicken to make her famous paprikash It was something for her to do while waiting for the dough to rise opened New Era Cafe in 1933 shortly after the Depression It was named New Era in hope for better times Lucija brought Lou over from Krushevo, Croatia Lou went to work for her cousin at the restaurant “Everybody called me Lou,” she explained since she and her cousin shared the same first name it was Lou and one dishwasher in the kitchen," said her daughter Mary Lekic who runs the place now with her husband Milos “I came in at 5 in the morning and left at 11 at night,” Lou said Lou didn’t need to explain how hard she works One quick look at her hands said all I need to know Lou took me to another part of the kitchen where she had a one pound pile of dough resting on a square wooden table I could vividly see the flower print on the tablecloth underneath Lou pulled out a silver bowl of McIntosh apples peeled and began to shred — with her hands Lou gently placed the shredded apples in a 3-foot line on top the dough she had a bundle of apple strudel deliciousness ready to go into the oven I wanted to hear a few more stories before she went on to her next task She told me that workers from General Tire and RCA Rubber used to stop by to cash their checks and have breakfast The line of workers stretched from the building to the end of the parking lot on those days People would also line up at the carry-out window to get a glimpse of Lou making her apple strudels talked about the time a few rubber workers had too much to drink An argument among the workers led to a fight in the bar area.  Lou “Please go outside and fight,” she told them those hands used to make 30 pans of strudel and more than 1,000 dozen cookies each year for Christmas Things have slowed down considerably for Lou since they moved into a new building in 2005 but it takes five people working in the kitchen to do what Lou did back in the day “She’s an amazing lady,” said her son-in-law Milos “Mitch” Lekic “The best cook I have ever met in my life,” he added As I was talking to Mitch, Mary appeared from the kitchen with an apple strudel for me to take home “That’s how she is,” Mitch said “Now you know what I do my whole life,” Lou said I drove out of the parking lot and headed for home with the warm strudel in a box sitting on the passenger seat The smell of the strudel had me looking for a place to pull off on Route 8 so I could try a slice of that heavenly pastry The aromas had me thinking back to the last time I had my grandma Magdalena's strudel The same day I took the photo on my desk.  is subsidising a public car park in Santa Lucija which has been illegally turned into a permanent storage facility for rental cars by Christian Borg a notorious businessman currently facing multiple criminal charges Originally transferred to Santa Lucija Football Club as part of its football ground facilities to be exclusively used for sports activities which was also used by neighbouring residents until the beginning of summer was taken over by hundreds of rental cars owned by Princess Holdings Ltd Christian Borg was arraigned in January 2022 for a range of offences, including kidnapping. He continued to benefit from government deals despite the charges against him is in breach of the original deed signed with the government infuriated residents and the local council who called for the government’s intervention to clear the illegal occupation However, the situation has remained stuck despite SportMalta’s confirmation that both the club and Christian Borg are acting illegally the government has permitted the continuation of the use of the area and has not even started legal procedures in court The Shift has now discovered that the car park is heavily subsidised by the government through thousands of public funds The beneficiaries of these funds are the Santa Lucija Club and Christian Borg through a secret arrangement made between them According to a deed signed in November 2015 the government transferred the property to be used “exclusively for sport” to the Santa Lucija club through a temporary emphyteusis of 49 years The transfer was made against the payment of an annual rent of €16,000 as the rest is being forked out by the government as subsidies to help sports The contract makes it clear that if the club breaches the conditions of the deed or sub-rents parts of its premises and the government has the right to repossess the premises the Santa Lucija Football Club has yet to reveal how much it is making from the illegal commercial arrangement it entered into with Christian Borg to take over the club’s car park the club is doing nothing wrong because it is trying to commercialise government property to raise funds has denounced the illegal occupation following pressure by residents the car park remains in Christian Borg’s possession Meet Lucija Karnelutti and Nadia Gullestrup Christensen our first two EU Youth Delegates for the 77th UN General Assembly Session and learn about their work to increase youth engagement more than one-third of the world’s population is under 25 years old the largest generation of young people in history youth often bear a disproportionate burden from crises such as armed conflicts the EU has committed to placing youth at the centre of its external action for sustainable development and peace and giving them a real voice to shape the solutions for a better future each year two young people will be selected to represent young Europeans at the United Nations Youth delegates will focus on enhancing European youth participation in the UN’s work and reaching out to young audiences across the continent to promote and increase the visibility of the EU at the UN Connecting young people with the goal of working together to empower youth and break down barriers in order to secure stronger youth engagement in the UN’s work is at the core of the program empowering and connecting young people is the best investment we can make for people and the planet Follow them on Twitter @EUYouthDelegate and tune-in to their podcast Who Rules the World on Spotify Lucija Karnelutti (Slovenia) is EU Youth Delegate to the United Nations for the UNGA 77th session she was Slovenian Youth Delegate to the UN and Board Member of the Organizing Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU) representing European school students of general and vocational education as well as monitoring and giving recommendations on the interests of youth in various public policies at national and European level role which she undertook also as a member of the Council of the Government of Slovenia for Youth Lucija has also worked in youth organizations and stakeholders' working groups focusing on youth advocacy on education During her mandate as EU Youth Delegate to the UN she will focus on securing meaningful engagement of youth in UN dialogues in various policy areas that affect their lives Lucija will also focus on access to education climate and environment and other cross-sectoral topics particularly important for young people Lucija holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and is pursuing a master’s degree in cognitive science Nadia Gullestrup Christensen (Denmark) is EU Youth Delegate to the United Nations for the UNGA 77th session She is also a Danish Youth Delegate to the UN for Climate and Environment – in this capacity in 2021 she participated in the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow and she will join the COP27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh and the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal in 2022 Nadia is Chair of the Danish Youth Climate Council providing recommendations to Denmark’s Minister of Climate and Energy she works with the other members to create a global alliance of youth climate councils and to strengthen local engagement by creating local youth climate councils in Danish municipalities Nadia will focus on creating partnerships across generations and between civil society and the private sector as she believes that new partnerships must be created to ensure sustainable development where no one is left behind Strongly interested in climate and biodiversity she will continue pushing for more action to keep the 1.5-degree target alive and she remains a fierce advocate for stronger efforts to limit the extinction of species Nadia holds a bachelor's degree in natural resources with a specialization in environmental economics and she currently studies for a master’s degree in environmental economics — ??EU at UN-NY (@EUatUN) September 29, 2022 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Follow her on Instagram here Rapper and Singer Lizzo Talks Bodysuits and Body Image: It was a tough start for Nigeria at the IHF U18 Handball Championship which begins today in China The Nigeria U18 girls we thoroughly dominated by Croatia as the European side cruises to a 31-11 win The Nigeria team who were making their debut at the event were 16:6 down at the break and they have no answer after the break to the Croatian onslaughts condemning Nigeria to a 31-11 loss in their first ever match in the competition With Lucija Renić led the Croats onslaught by putting nine goals past the goals past Nigeria in the group B encounter Austria narrowly defeated Serbia 39-27 as Andrea Barnjak and Aurelie Egbaimo each scored six goals for the European side Sweden also took a bold step towards making the next round after delivering a 37:17 win over Chile The Swedes goalkeeper Anna Danielsson had 11 saves for a 58% saving efficiency with all but two of Sweden’s outfield players scoring at least one goal Nigeria next game comes up tomorrow against Angola before playing Montenegro U18 Girls to compete their group game 32 teams are participating in the competition with 7 from Europe 3 from the South and Central American Handball Confederation 2 from the North America and Caribbean Confederation) The team were in 8 groups of four teams each The best two teams progress to the main round where four groups of four teams are created The best two teams in each main round group make it to the knockout phase Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear Santa Lucija Local Council will be organising a protest on Saturday urging authorities to remove cars owned by Christian Borg’s Sicily by Car which have been ‘illegally' parked at the locality’s football ground parking A SportMalta spokesperson had confirmed with MaltaToday that the club has been told to immediately removed the cars or else face legal action Also in the heavyweight category they took the gold medal Lucija Polavder regained the European title that she won also in 2010 Last year she lost the final against Ivaschenko Polavder won the match because of four consecutive penalties for the French Andeol was in a good shape though after winning the European Open in Prague this year and two victories today against Dutch Uilenhoed and Kindzerska (UKR) Polavder defeated Jasmin Kuelbs in her first match and Belkis Zehra Kaya in the semi final It was the second Slovenian gold medal this season after Rok Draksic claimed the title in the men’s U73kg category and Ana Velensek was close to gold U78kg but came a few seconds short The bronze medals in the heavyweight category was a guaranteed Turkish success. Both strong women fought eachother. It was Belkis Zehra Kaya to win this bout by ippon. Iryna Kindzerska was really happy to win her first European medal The 21-year old Ukraine judoka took the first medal of her nation at this championship In her bronze final she overcame Jasmin Kuelbs of Germany Kindzerska lost her semi final to Emilie Andeol gold: I am very happy to have won this title for the second time It is my eighth medal at the European Championships I had a great day and I took what I wished I didn’t quite know what to expect because of the new rules After the Olympic Games I took a break from judo On beating Emilie Andeol in the final: My coach gave me good advice so I was able to win against the heavier French girl silver: I am delighted that I got the silver medal but I am frustrated that I didn’t give everything for victory My opponent Polavder is very experienced and an Olympic medalist and former European Champion My next goals are the Masters and the World Championships and the next European Championships in Montpellier bronze: First of all I want to thank my coaches and our team My hardest match was the semifinal today against Lucija Polavder My next goal are the Mediterranean Games in Turkey Iryna Kindzerska (UKR) I wanted it for so long and I have trained a lot for it It is my first senior medal at Europeans and I competed for the second time at Europeans After I finished fifth at the Olympic Games I had kind of mental block and finally I overcame it I was fighting for the top three and I was so nervous You have to pull yourself together for the next fight On the hardest match: That was against the French Andeol in the semifinal I never fought her before and I didn’t quite know what to do Lucija Potočnik was crowned Miss Universe Slovenia 2016 during the finals held June 24th at Habakuk Hotel Congress Center in Maribor This 24-year-old beauty from Mislinja bested 11 other candidates for the right to represent Slovenia in Miss Universe who had to pull out of the Miss Universe competition last year shortly after she arrived in Las Vegas after an epileptic seizure Tanja Božič and Kaja Jokić finsihed first and second runners-up Sabini Mars won Miss Photogenic while Loli Jevtić received the Miss Congeniality award