2.5 million copies sold. Story about Croatian American hero Peter Tomich. Thank you Admiral Lunney and The American Legion.
Author: Andrej & Daniela Urem
New York City Tonight: Croatian director Dalibor Matanic will present his film *I Love You*
It is our great pleasure to announce that a very special guest Croatian director Dalibor Matanic will present his film *I Love You* on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00 pm at the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre, Manhattan, New York. A Q&A with the director will take place after the screening. Presented by www.doors-art.com
I'm from Croatia, Rijeka and in the very center of my town flows a river. Possible kayaking?
You got better idea? Kayaking in Rijeka? beginner Q – 2006/12/10 12:11 Hey! As I said, beginner. I’m from Croatia, Rijeka and in very center of my town flows a river. Rijeka…
CROWN Croatian World Network Newsletter, December 7th, 2006
Marin Soljačić is one of the top innovators under the age of 35. Read about his innovation on wireless transfer of electricity. The whole world wrote about it. See what Jelena Vukotic, did it again. To publish in The New Yorker is an accomplishment worth your attention. Goes way beyond esthetics. Come see Ivana Kunc at Carnegie Hall this Saturday. Davor is in Delhi.
Come celebrate the music of Croatian composer Božidar Kunc. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Saturday afternoon, December 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM
Ivana Kunc, sings Božidar Kunc. Do you remember Zinka Kunc Milanov? Come and see a new soprano, Ivana Kunc, and you won’t regret it later. Come and support Croatian culture at the New York historic Carnegie Hall. This Saturday, December 9th, 2006. 2 PM. Reserve your tickets.
Tomislav Kuzmanović, Esq – Croatian Rising Star – “Super Lawyer” for the second time
In November 2006, Mr. Kuzmanovic was named for the second time a “Super Lawyer” in the area of Business Litigation by Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2006 magazine. In addition, he was profiled as the subject of “A Small Part to Play,” an article in Super Lawyers describing his litigation practice and his human rights work on behalf of independent Croatia.
IGOR SUNARA, Director of Photography, H.F.S.
Education: BA, Honours in Film and TV. University of Westminster, UK. American Dream 1990 Oskar, Dir/Barbara Kopple. Music Videos (selected list) Bon Jovi, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, Liza Minelli, Barry Manilow, Notorious BIG, Lil Kim.
Fulbright Science and Technology Award Winners Announced – Croatia among winners
The Fulbright Program Fulbright Science and Technology Award Winners AnnouncedRecipients of prestigious scholarship come from 27 countries “The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and…
Ten best places in Croatia
Lovranske Vile, Villa Astra. Hotel & Winery Boskinac, Stara Novalja, Pag Croatians’ nestsFrom Gothic flourishes to beach huts, the new Alastair Sawday guide has some of the best places to stay in…
Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has….
Glimpse of few Croatian Soccer players doing very well this weekend, all over Europe
Hrvatski sportski veleposlanici Ascoli’s forward Sasa Bjelanovic of Croatia, right, equalizes against Fiorentina during an Italian major league soccer macth at the Ascoli Piceno’s stadium Cino e Lillo Del Duca, Italy, Sunday,…
Tens of thousands gather for 15th anniversary of Vukovar siege 1991 – 2006
Vukovar, a city of 44,600, was captured by the Yugoslav army and Serb rebels in November 1991, at the end of a three-month siege. Buildings were razed, more than 1,000 civilians were massacred and 22,000 were expelled. On Friday a museum dedicated to the siege was opened in the basement of a hospital which came under attack almost daily.
Adolph Lomb Medal 2005 Marin Soljacic
Adolph Lomb was OSA’s treasurer from its founding until his death in 1932. In recognition of his devotion to OSA and the advancement of optics, the Adolph Lomb Medal, established in 1940, is presented to a person who has made a noteworthy contribution to optics at an early age. The candidate cannot be older than the age of 35.
Prof. Dr. Marin Soljačić one of the top innovators under the age of 35
Prof. Marin Soljačić was born in Zagreb, Croatia on February 7th, 1974. An expert in photonic crystals and nonlinear optics. Co-authored more than 60 scientific articles, a co-inventor on 12 patents (10 more pending), given more than 40 invited talks around the world. In 2005 awared Adolph Lomb Medal of the Optical Society of America. In 2006, chosen by Technology Review to be one of the “TR35”: top 35 innovators under the age of 35.
Jelena Vukotić again in The New Yorker
Check a current issue of The New Yorker. Born in Pula, Croatia. Jelena’s photographs have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Forbes’s Four Seasons Magazine, Prague Business Journal and others. Her work was exhibited at solo and group shows in Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Slovenia and USA.
Global Engineering Excellence recommendations for the future education of engineers
Global Engineering Excellence OTS: Continental “Global Engineering Excellence” Initiative: Engineering education not keeping pace with challenges of globalization – Top universities in favor of “open borders” and internationalized study programs.Unprecedented study shows…
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
In Croatia’s rugged interior, a stone’s throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe’s most exotic hikes: through Plitvice (PLEET-veet-seh) Lakes National Park. There’s nothing like this lush valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Years ago, after a dozen or so visits, I thought I really knew Europe. Then I discovered Plitvice, and realized you can never exhaust Europe of its surprises.
Richard Gere to shoot despite broken rib
Hollywood actor Richard Gere was rushed to hospital in Croatia after breaking a rib while shooting for his new movie but he refused to allow the injury to obstruct the film shoot.
CROWN Croatian World Network Newsletter, November 7th, 2006
Editorial CROWN Croatian World Network Dear All, Two months have passed since the last editorial. Didn’t forget about you… my little …pahuljice (snowflakes). Thank you for your kind words, tons of letters…
Full-time Bioethics Research Position for Pre Post Doctoral Research Assistant
The Alden March Bioethics Institute seeks a well-qualified applicant Research Assistant in Empirical Bioethics The Alden March Bioethics Institute seeks a well-qualified applicant for a position as Research Assistant to work on…