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 On Sunday March 24th, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY), PBS President Pat Mitchell, and V-Day Founder Eve Ensler spoke and responded to questions on the subject of Women and Peace following the…

Hi! can you put this on your website. Its an invitation from University Women of Europe to attend and/or speak at a women’s conference in Dubrovnik on Environment Protection and Health. www.meet-croatia.com/uwe2002 Adrianna WELCOME OF UWE President and Programme Committee President Ms. Karine Henrotte-Forsberg I have the great pleasure to welcome you all to the University Women of Europe (UWE). Meeting to be held at Hotel Park in Dubrovnik, Croatia, between October 11 and 13, 2002. These european meetings every year constitute a fabulous opportunity to get to know women from other european countries. It is also each time an occasion to discover a new country. This year through the courtesy of the Croatian federation of University Women, we shall have the pleasure to get to know Croatia. I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to the founding President, the President and her Board of the Croatian federation for making this possible. The theme chosen by the Croatian federation is “Environment Protection and Health – what can UWE do in the 21st century”. The link between environment and Health is widely discussed in debates all over Europe today and UWE would like to make its contribution to this debate. Our aim is to explore through exchange of ideas the various environment factors and living conditions which lead to poor health and discrimination. But we would also like to see how UWE through our existing network can promote change and a positive development for women in the coming decades. May the knowledge gained in Dubrovnik become a platform for future cooperation between women of good will in order to save ourselves, our children and our planet. See you in Croatia! WELCOME OF CAUW President and Programme Committee Vice-president Prof. Nada Bešenski MD.PhD. Dear UWE members, On behalf of the Croatian Association of University Women (CAUW) I am deeply honored to take opportunity to invite you to participate at the UWE Conference to be held at the Hotel Park in Dubrovnik, Croatia between October 11-and 13, 2002. CAUW celebrates 10 years anniversary and your participation will extremely contribute to our celebration. We are certain you will spend memorable time in the city of Dubrovnik, one of the oldest Croatian cities, real jewel at the Adriatic coast, the city rich of famous past and numerous cultural events. The theme we proposed “Environment protection and health – what can UWE do in the 21st century” is highlight at this very moment when many countries are faced with problems of food production, pollution of nature, illnesses increase and so on, having all that tremendous influence on our daily life style. The national societies of UWE will have a great opportunity to represent themselves during the Conference in a very friendly atmosphere. Sharing the time many ideas and experiences will be exchanged with the aim how to improve a living conditions in different countries in Europe stressing the role, which the UWE could have. We expect the Conference will yield the platform for future cooperation between UWE members and other prominent leaders throughout Europe who might have influence on making decision about better living conditions for all of us. Welcome to Dubrovnik, Croatia! ——————————————————————————- The (DHI) is a voluntary, nonpartisan, nonprofit, self-funded organization of 250 women university graduates, established in 1992, on the occasion of the aggression on Croatia. In 1995 it was accepted as a member of IFUW in its name name, in English “Croatian Association of University Women” (CAUW). The members actively promote ethical, cultural, national and general human values. They belong to six branches in different parts of Croatia. In 1996 the CAUW became a member of University Women of Europe. ——————————————————————————– We are commited to: promoting peace and tolerance protecting human rights improving the social, economic, professional, educational and family position of women participating in public life in a national and international framework in a spirit of cooperation, friendship and solidarity Who can join: Any woman with a university degree or a corresponding degree of some other institution of higher education who expresses the wish to become a member. National activities: On the National level: we help to present Croatia’s image at home and abroad as a self-reliant and democratic country that honours human rights we collect documentation about the infringement of human rights during the aggression against Croatia and help in building up a normal and tolerant way of life we nurture links of friendship, understanding and cooperation with national IFUW and UWE members Local activities: On the Social level: we have organized an exhibition of documents presenting the results of the society’s five years of work every year we organize a traditional celebration and cultural programme to mark Mother’s Day in May we are planning to compile a “Who’s Who” of famous and accomplished women in Croatia we have a special programme to support groups of village women who made exquisite traditional handwork in exile as part of psychosocial reintegration. Now these women have returned to their homes, and on the basisof their knowledge and skill they can found centres for handwork in their communities we are engaged in helping the renewal of the country, destroyed schools and households, the elderly, widows and children, invalids, single mothers, people suffering from various kinds of war trauma and the loss of those who were dearest to them. ——————————————————————————– At the triennial conference in Graz in August 1998 we will present a Workshop on the subject: The role of traditional handicraft as a psychological aid to women during the time of their exile (presentation and exhibition). ——————————————————————————– Croatian Association of University Women (CAUW) Address: HR-10000 ZAGREB – Ksaver 200, CROATIA, EUROPE Tel./Fax.: +385 (0)1 46 77 521; Tel.: +385 (0)1 46 77 111 Tel.: President: +385 (0)1 46 16 926; Secretary: +385 (0)1 65 26 430; CIR: +385 (0)1 48 19 830 E-mail: dhi@zg.tel.hr IFUW HOME PAGE Prof.dr. Vjera Krstelj Head of Department for Quality at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb Director of Center of Technology Transfer, Zagreb tel: +385(01)6168497 fax: +385(01)6118710 mailto:CTT@fsb.hr www.fsb.hr www.ctt.hr Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

Praxis Peace Institute Conference “THE ALCHEMY OF PEACE BUILDING” Integrating Spiritual Vision and Active Citizenship IN: DUBROVNIK, CROATIA JUNE 4-11, 2002 “… a journey to new places in the physical world can encourage a journey within to places where the mind has not been before.” -Laurens van der Post “Our challenge is both to reenvision the world and then to act upon the vision.” -Marianne Williamson Join us on the exquisite Adriatic coast for an in-depth exploration into the root causes of war and the root foundations of peace! Primarily a peace education non-profit organization, Praxis Peace Institute is committed to deep inquiry, whole systems analysis, creative problem solving, and spiritually informed activism. Commenting on wars of the 20ths century, former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara writes: “In retrospect, we can now understand these catastrophes for what they were: essentially the products of a failure of imagination…” During the conference, we will: Develop a manifesto for a “Practice of Peace” Define a “New Activism” that links spiritual consciousness and empathy with responsible citizenship. Explore war and peace in the contexts of historical cycles, culture, gender, race, economics, beliefs, spirituality, propaganda, and scapegoating Examine dominator and partnership models of social organization Integrate the lessons of history in a whole systems context Acquire tools for personal and social transfomation Build relationships and networks across cultures Form international study/research groups that focus on transformative change Enjoy the beauty and healing environment of our specatacular location “If you sow corn, you reap corn. If you sow beans, you reap beans. Why do we have to go through so many trials before we realize this?” -Thich Nhat Hanh For more information about the “Alchemy of Peace Building Conference” in Dubrovnik, Croatia June 4 — 11, 2002, go to: www.praxispeace.org or call: 707 939-2973, email: praxispeace@aol.com or call Adriatic Sunshine Travel, Inc. USA/CANADA 1 800 247-5353 or 1 773 561-7444 Or email: mirna@adriaticsunshine.com Hi Nenad! This is a wonderful conference that is taking place in Dubrovnik June 4 – 11, 2002 I hope you can post it and pass it on to everyone. It is being attended by well over 300 vips, form all over the US and the world and it is about “peace building” you can find more info on www.praxispeace.org, Co sponsors are: The Institute of Noetic Sciences, the Fetzer Institute, Desa (Dubrovnik) and Fractal (Belgrade) The most wonderful thing about it is that it is happening in Dubrovnik and it is citizens taking “peace building” actively in their own hands and there will be many renowed speakers…etc. Mirna Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

 http://therolladailynews.com/display/inn_news/news4.txt UMR students prepare for event By Stephen E. Sowers. All involved are looking forward to celebrating International Students Day on April 7 at the University of Missouri-Rolla. The annual event will take place at…

 On Sunday March 24th, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY), PBS President Pat Mitchell, and V-Day Founder Eve Ensler will speak and respond to questions on the subject of Women and Peace following…

Vernal equinox occurs on March 20 by Ann-Marie Imbornoni and Elissa Haney ——————————————————————————– March 20 is a date that most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. As we welcome spring, people south of the equator are actually gearing up for the cooler temperatures of autumn. What Happens at the Equinox? Far from being an arbitrary indicator of the changing seasons, March 20 (March 21 in some years) is significant for astronomical reasons. In 2002, at precisely 2:16 p.m. EST (19:16 Universal Time), the Sun will cross directly over the Earth’s equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the moment of the autumnal equinox. Equinox Means “Equal Night” Translated literally, equinox means “equal night.” Because the sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world during the equinoxes. A second equinox occurs each year on September 22 or 23; in 2002, it will be on September 23 at 12:55 a.m. EDT (04:55 UT). This date will mark the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the Southern (vernal denotes “spring”). Reasons for the Seasons These brief but monumental moments owe their significance to the 23.4 degree tilt of the Earth’s axis. Because of the tilt, we receive the Sun’s rays most directly in the summer. In the winter, when we are tilted away from the Sun, the rays pass through the atmosphere at a greater slant, bringing lower temperatures. If the Earth rotated on an axis perpendicular to the plane of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, there would be no variation in day lengths or temperatures throughout the year, and we would not have seasons. Rituals and Traditions Modern astronomy aside, people have recognized the vernal equinox for thousands of years. There is no shortage of rituals and traditions surrounding the coming of spring. Many early peoples celebrated for the basic reason that their food supplies would soon be restored. The date is significant in Christianity because Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. It is also probably no coincidence that early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising Sun on the day of the vernal equinox. Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

Gah! just to clarify its on 21 March! Time to come to London, pass onto to Croats (and sympatheziers!) who may be interested.: CSYPN – Lecture by Marcus Tanner, Thursday 21/3/02 Dragi svi, (more details in English below) Povodom desetgodisnjice priznanja Republike Hrvatske Vas pozivamo na predavanje uvazenog autora i novinskog izvjestitelja (The Independent) Marcus-a Tanner-a. Predavanje, u suradnji sa nedavno osnovanim Imperial College Croatian Society, ce biti odrzano 21. ozujka na Imperial College-u, London. Nakon predavanja imati cete priliku kupiti potpisanu knjigu “Croatia: A Nation Forged in War” ciji je autor gospodin Tanner. CSYPN svima toplo preporucuje ovu knjigu. Vise detalja u nastavku poruke. — What: Marcus Tanner: “Reporting the Croatian War” When: Thursday, 21 March 2002 6.30pm for lecture at 7.00pm Where: Clore Theatre, 180 Queen’s Gate Imperial College London SW7 http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=526446&Y=179347&A=Y&Z=1 Dear all, In order to celebrate 10 years of the Croatian recognition, we are please to invite you to a talk by the distinguished author and “The Independent” journalist Marcus Tanner entitled “Reporting the Croatian War”. The event, organised in collaboration with Imperial College Croatian Society – ICCS, will take place on 21 March, at 6.30pm for lecture at 7.00pm at Imperial College, London. The talk will be introduced by the BBC’s Adrian Chiles, who will chair a Q&A session afterwards. Mr Tanner is a veteran correspondent from Croatia for “The Independent” and author of the acclaimed “Croatia: A Nation Forged in War”, which has been reissued in a new, updated edition. He is also the author of “Ireland’s Holy Wars”. Mr Tanner will give a talk on his experiences on reporting the Croatian war of Independence, during which he will discuss the PR efforts of the Croatian side. Autographed copies of the updated edition of the new edition of “Croatia: A Nation Forged in War” will be available for purchase at the discount rate of £7.00 (normal bookstore price is £9.99). This is an invaluable opportunity to convey an objective perspective to British people. Please come, bring some of your British friends and purchase the book. We hope you will be able to join us for what will be an informative and pleasant evening. Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

Postovani, U prilogu Vam dostavljamo poziv za aktivno sudjelovanje u radu 14.medjunarodnog znanstvenog skupa COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, IUC, Dubrovnik, 2nd -6th, 2002. Molimo Vas da Vasu prijavu o sudjelovanju u radu skupa dostavite najkasnije do 30.svibnja 2002.g. S postovanjem, Prof.dr.sc.Mario Plenkovic Predsjednik Organizacijskog odbora COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS / KOMUNICIRANJE I ODNOSI S JAVNOSTIMA, 14th International Scientific Meeting, Inter-University Centre, 2nd – 6th September, 2002, Dubrovnik. Organizers: Croatian Communication Association, International Federation of Communication Associations, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Faculty of Philosophy Zadar, Informatologia and Inter University Centre – Dubrovnik. Contact: Prof.dr.sc.Mario Plenkovic,President of the Croatian Communication Association, Jurisiceva 5/I,10000 Zagreb, e-mail:mplenkovic@yahoo.com or Marina Vujnovic, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Getaldiceva 2, 10000 Zagreb, e-mail: mousev2000@yahoo.com, mplenkov@grf.hr, Tel.00385-1-2371-080/258; Fax:00385-1-2371-077. Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

Yoga classes are being held at the Croatian Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Classes are free. Classes will improve energy and vitality and: improve concentration freedom from stress and exhaustion improve physical health lower blood pressure We ask that when you come, to please remove your shoes and enter quietly. Respect the excersizes. Our excersizes are for everyone regardless of age or physical state. It is best not to eat 2 hours prior to the excersizes (if you are hungry, something light like fruit is ok) Never excersize if your are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you take medication consult your physician. Dress comfortably (natural fabrics) or purchase our unifroms for $50. Don’t give up! When you begin to add discipline in your life, your body will certainly resist (the battle of old habits). For more information contact Mirna Sugar the instructor at (312)320-9340 or (773)561-7444. Please come 15 minutes before for warmup excersizes. CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals. Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

www.rootsofpeace.org Dear Nenad, What a wonderful meeting we shared in NYC this week…always amazing how these “coincidences” from heaven line up! I am serving as your “Croatian Ambassador” on the West Coast next week, as I will be hosting a booth on Croatia during “Multi-Cultural Week” where representatives from countries around the world will display information about their featured country for hundreds of Marin County School Children to attend and LEARN! I have ordered an official Croatian Costume and Croatian Speaking Teddy Bear from Melissa, with the hopes of elevating the interest in culture represented by your beautiful country! It seems as though you have already connected with Melissa…it’s such a small, small world! Fondly, Heidi www.rootsofpeace.org Distributed by www.CroatianWorld.net. This message is intended for Croatian Associations/Institutions and their Friends in Croatia and in the World. The opinions/articles expressed on this list do not reflect personal opinions of the moderator. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, please delete or destroy all copies of this communication and please, let us know!

 In New York City, Eve Ensler’s new play “Necessary Targets” is becoming a forum for the discussion of women and war. On Sunday March 10th at 3:00 PM there will be a special…

 My dear fellow Croats! The 3rd Croatian Children’s Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday, March 9th and 10th. It will be a very impressive cultural event; there are 120 children performing…

 Hi Nenad, I am finally going to be able to see and hear Tamburitza! Thought you might want to post, in the event there are others who would like to make their way…

 PRESS RELEASE United Miners Soccer Club RUDAR in New York celebrated on March 2 (last Saturday) 25th Anniversary of the existence. Celebration took place in Dante Caterers grand hall with few hundreds of…

 According to US Magazine, issue 366, February 18, 2002 Arnold Schwarzenegger will visit Bosnia. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is a real trouper. The “Collateral Damage” star will fly to Bosnia on February 9 to be…