http://www.croatia.org/crown en-us http://www.croatia.org/crown N/A letters@croatia.org Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:21:40 +0000 20 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/10374/1/Javni-poziv-za-prijam-osoba-na-osposobljavanje-u-Dravnom-uredu-za-Hrvate-izvan-Republike-Hrvatske-.html Na temelju èlanka 61.a Zakona o dr¾avnim slu¾benicima, a u skladu sa Uredbom o uvjetima i naèinu izbora osoba na struèno osposobljavanje bez zasnivanja radnog odnosa u dr¾avnim tijelima i Plana prijma na struèno osposobljavanje bez zasnivanja radnog odnosa u Dr¾avnom uredu za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske za 2013. godinu od 21. sijeènja 2013., Dr¾avni ured za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske raspisuje javni poziv za prijam osoba na struèno osposobljavanje bez zasnivanja radnog odnosa u Dr¾avnom uredu za Hrvate izvan Republike Hrvatske. stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9364/1/Vinjica-estate-offers-riding-of-Arabian-horses-and-looks-for-investment.html Guests of Vi¹njica on the north of Croatia can, beside visiting the fallow-deer breeding site and the stud farm, enjoy riding beautiful Arabian horses or spend a day walking, jogging or riding a bike through the nature. To bring the entire estate to its purpose we need capital investments. vladom@xnet.hr (Vladimir Mihajloviæ) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/9332/1/Touristic--Ecological-Estate-quotPustara-Vinjicaquot-ready-for-you.html Our goal is to create a new tourist destination by uniting the oldest economy - agriculture with the youngest - tourism. The revival of Pustara Vi¹njica on tradition of former agricultural estate and implementation of ecology, agriculture and tourism is based on symbiosis of hotel and agricultural activity; horse-breeding; fallow-deer breeding; ecological production of sweet potato and other vegetables vladom@xnet.hr (Vladimir Mihajloviæ) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8920/1/Croatia-Gifts-established-by-Pam-Kelley-and-Melissa-Obenauf.html     letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8877/1/Subscribe-to-CROATIAN-CHRONICLE-and-CROATIAN-TV-AMERICA.html   SWEEPSTAKES   vmiocic@croatianchronicle.com (Visnja Mioèiæ) Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8760/1/Iznajmljuje-se-luksuzni-stan-u-privatnoj-vili-u-Rijeci.html   Iznajmljuje se luksuzni, u cijelosti novo ureðen stan od 100 èetvornih metara. Stan ima centralno grijanje na plin i air condition, i namje¹ten je. Nalazi se u Rijeci, na atraktivnom polo¾aju u sredi¹tu Su¹aka, u privatnoj vili s velikim parkom. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8746/1/University-of-Zagreb-Medical-School-announces-enrollment-in-its-20072008-MD-Program-in-English.html In the academic year 2003 University of Zagreb Medical School (UZMS) introduced a new 12-semester/8 semester (6/4-year) Medical Doctor Study program in English. Graduates of the program are granted a diploma conferring the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD). This program is entirely instructed in English, and is also designed so as to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its internationally accredited exams. Read more... stecak@sbcglobal.net (Marko Puljiæ) Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8678/1/Famous-API-console-on-sale----ask-John-Holbrook.html Now THIS is mixing outside the box!! All-discrete API Legacy serial #15. Custom-built for Bearsville Studios. Used on albums by Dave Matthews Band, Guster, Phish, many more. www.bearsvillestudios.com/API.html   letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/8495/1/H-Spomenik-kulturne-bastine-na-prodaju.html P R O D A J A BAROKNOG LJETNIKOVCA OBITELJI LANTANA NA OTOKU UGLJANUPostovani gosp. Nenad, Pisemo vam u nadi da ce te biti spremni uvaziti nas prijedlog. Mi smo agencija za trgovinu nekretninama locirana u Zadru, vlasnica i direktorica je Jadranka Matesic koja je do prije par godina zivjela u Australiji i Americi te se odlucila na povratak u domovinu gdje je pokrenula sada vec dobro uhodan prije spomenuti posao. Predmet ovog pisma je da vas pokusamo potaknuti da nam poklonite dio vaseg medijskog prostora - WEB portala. Naime, dobili smo u ekskluzivnu ponudu prodaju jednog barkonog ljetnjikovca na otoku Ugljanu - nasa zelja i stav nase agencije je da se nekretnina proda Hrvatu! Objekt je spomenik kulturne bastine i ne bi zeljeli da zavrsi u rukama stranaca, sto ce ovdje biti najvjerojatnije slucaj ukoliko ne uspijemo zainteresirati nekog od hrvatskih poslovnih ljudi diljem domovine i dijaspore. Nadamo se da cete nas preporuciti vasim prijateljima i mogucim interesantima. Vise informacija mozete pronaci na nasem WEB-u kao i fotografije objekta te njegovu povijest http://www.adriamare.hr. U privitku vam saljem oglas i kratku pricu o nekretnini, te clanak od kolega novinara iz Narodnog Lista. Lijep pozdrav, Domagoj Grancaric domagoj.grancaric@zd.htnet.hr Adria Mare Nekretnine - www.adriamare.hr Oglas prodaje ljetnikovca - http://www.croatia.org/crown/oldphotos/Lantana_oglas.doc Povijest Baroknog Ljetnikovca Obitelji Lantana - http://www.croatia.org/crown/oldphotos/Lantana_povijest.doc Mr. Sc. Jadranka MateÃÂi Vlasnik, Adria Mare Nekretnine ++385 91 27 07 561 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4589/1/E-PhoneCroatia---The-best-prices-in-the-world-57-cent-to-call-Croatia.html ÂCall from the USA - The Best prices in the world !ÂÂCroatia 5.7 cents a minute. Hrvatska 5.7 centi po minuti. Germany 2.8 cents. Njemacka 2.8 centaUSA 2 cents. SAD 2 centa ÂÂYou support CROWN, www.croatia.org by using this service. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4590/1/E-New-York-based-journalist-searching-for-Croatian-publications.html ÂNew York-based journalist searching for Croatian publications and media opportunitiesHello,I am a New York-based journalist with previous experience reporting fromCroatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. I would be very interested in hearing fromany journalists currently working at English language publications/programsin the region or from people with informationabout media opportunities in the region.Thanks very much.Sincerely,Joscelyn Jurichjsj237@nyu.edu CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4592/1/E-Looking-for-a-bone-marrow-match---please-read.html ÂLooking for a bone marrow match - please readPlease feel free to email Iva Turudic at ivaturudic@hotmail.com with any questions.Jakov and Nevenka Turudic of London, Ontario, along with theJezerinac family of Mississauga, Ontario, is reaching out to theCroatian community at a time of great need for Robert Jezerinac,who is engaged to Iva Turudic, daughter of Jakov and Nevenka Turudic. Robert hasLeukemia and will need a bone marrow transplant in order to have a fighting chanceto beat his cancer. His doctor has suggested that his best chance at finding a bonemarrow match may be among those of the same ethnic background.Many people have asked if a private clinic will be held to test peopleas a possible match for Robert. Unfortunately, these types of clinics are nolonger done in Canada as they were years earlier. Some people may have beentested previously, however, they may not be on the registry. We ask those peoplewho have participated in a bone marrow drive in years past to contact CanadianBlood Services to ensure that they are still on the registry.You can contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE(236-6283) or you can register directly online athttp://www.bloodservices.ca (click on âJoin the Bone Marrow Registryâ€?) or ifyou live in the U.S. please visit the American Bone Marrow DonorRegistry at http://www.abmdr.org It will cost you nothing and it only takes a few moments of your timeby getting your blood tested. This could potentially save Robertâs life, andgive him and his fiancÃ, Iva Turudic, the chance to marry and live the life theyâvedreamed of together. If you are between the ages of 17-50 please register as aBone Marrow Donor. We are asking our Croatian community to come together in this timeof need. This could be your opportunity to save a personâs life. Pleaseshow Rob, his family, and the Turudic family your support by taking the time toregister. This could happen to any of us and only by the generous and selflesssupport of others can Rob have a chance at life.If you have any questions in regards to becoming a Bone Marrow Donor, pleasecontact Canadian Blood Services, the American Bone Marrow Donor Registry ore-mail Iva Turudic at: ivaturudic@hotmail.com Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.Thank you,Marija Pavic letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4591/1/E-Ucim-hrvatski-jezik-ali-jos-govorim-malo-Cete-li-pomoci-mene.html ÂUcim hrvatski jezik, ali jos govorim malo, Cete li pomoci mene?Zdravo,I am an American writer and musician coming to Croatia in spring to researcha book about Dalmatian life (I will be mainly in Peljesac for this). Beyondthat, I hope to eventually make my home in Croatia. I've grown weary ofAmerican life and want to live where there is history,culture, architecture and natural beauty surrounding me at all times.Mainly, I just wanted to say 'hello' to this group in this post, but also tolet Croatian artists, musicians, writers, photographers and other creativetypes that I would like to meet you when I'm in your country. I'll bedividing my time between Dalmatia, Zagreb and Budapest until I can find apermanent home and establish Croatian residence. As for my writing, I seekto promote Croatian art, music, cuisine and tourism through a variety ofarticles to be published onmy website, in English-language print publications, and in my own bookprojects. I've grown fond of every Croatian I've met in my hometown, and Ican't wait to be in the country itself, surrounded by the culture.Musicians, artists, photographers: There's a chance I'll want to write aboutyou and your work - or even collaborate on projects - so get in touch withme.Ucim hrvatski jezik, ali jos govorim malo. Trebam prakticirati! Ceteli pomoci mene?I look forward to being in your beautiful country and hearing fromyou. Poslam prijateljstvo...John J. Goddardhttp://www.johnjgoddard.com/  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4593/1/E-Croatian-interpreter-needed-in-Cleveland-Jan-11-12-2006.html ÂCroatian interpreter needed in Cleveland, Jan 11-12, 2006I need a Croatian interpreter for a hearing in CLEVELAND on January 11 at 2 pm. I will gladly pay someone to work as an interpreter for this hearing for a Croatian person needing a good Croatian English speaker to interpreter for him.My company:www.affordablelanguageservices.com Feel free to check out our website.I would greatly appreciate knowing if someone anyone could do this job!! $20 hour for those with little experience. $25 if they have credentials or training.PLEASE call me at 513-745-0888 EST 8-5 ASK for Lynn or Felix.OR ELSE just e mail me back. Thanks so much!!CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 05 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4595/1/E-Looking-for-CroatianEnglish-speaking-person-as-a-travel-agent.html Looking for Croatian/English speaking person as a travel agent..a Croatian/English speaking person who would like to work as a travel agent ( full time) at Vega Travel , who is not afraid to work and who is ready and willing to learn and take over once I am gone .If you know someone who would want to do this kind of job and wouldnâtâ run away in a week or two and does have interest in this, please send them my way because Iâd like to transfer my knowledge to a new person This is a complex job and has many details to remember and it will take at least a month to learn basics and there is always something new to learn but itâs interesting and its fun and itâs never boring or dull.Please forward this to whoever you know!Thank you,Marina Zadromz@vegatravel.net 312-332-7211 x 110 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4594/1/E-Looking-for-CroatianEnglish-speaking-person-as-a-travel-agent.html Looking for Croatian/English speaking person as a travel agent..a Croatian/English speaking person who would like to work as a travel agent ( full time) at Vega Travel , who is not afraid to work and who is ready and willing to learn and take over once I am gone .If you know someone who would want to do this kind of job and wouldnâtâ run away in a week or two and does have interest in this, please send them my way because Iâd like to transfer my knowledge to a new person This is a complex job and has many details to remember and it will take at least a month to learn basics and there is always something new to learn but itâs interesting and its fun and itâs never boring or dull.Please forward this to whoever you know!Thank you,Marina Zadromz@vegatravel.net 312-332-7211 x 110 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4596/1/H-Kuca-na-prodaju-Veprinac-pod-Uckom.html ÂKuca se prodajeGore nebo visoko, dolje more duboko, a ja u sredini........ÂObiteljska kuca na obronku Ucke, u mjestu Veprinac, opcina Opatija, 240 m nadmorske visine, 8 min voznje automobilom do Ic'ic'a i Marine ICICI, 7 km do Opatije, sagradjena pred 25 godina s pogledom na Kvarner i otoke Cres, Krk, Losinj, Unije i velebnu planinu Ucku. Kuca se sastoji od suterena, prizemlja i prvog kata ukupne povrsine - 220 m2, na zemljistu 1400 m2 s bazenom i vocnjakom. Pogodan prostor za izgradnju teniskoga igralista.Opis kuce: U suterenu se nalaze tri odvoje prostorije, s dva mala podruma i WC-omPrizemlje se u zapadnom dijelu sastoji od kuhinje, velike dnevne sobe, kupaonice.Istocni dio je cjelina od dvije sobe, kupaonice, cajne kuhinje i kupaonice. Posebni ulaz.Prvi kat Ãine tri sobe, Ãajna kuhinja, kupaonica i ostakljen balkon s panoramskim pogledom na Jadran.U gornjem se dijelu dvorista nalazi samostalna kucica od 40 m2, sastoji se od kuhinje, sobe i kupaonoce. Kuca je okruzena stoljetnom sumom s pet kuca, koje su rastrkane u okolisu. Udaljena od ceste - Tunel Ucka - ICICE 500 metra. Dakle kuca je spokojna u tisini sume. Do Trsta 1 sat voznje, do Ljubljane 2, Klagenfurt 3, Zagreb 2 sata, do Rijeke 20 kmAko postoji interes za opisan objekt upit na moju e-mail adresu:nevenka.vucemilovic@ri.t-com.hr, na tel ili fax : (0)51-299-093.Nevenka Vucemolovic letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 24 Dec 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4597/1/E-New-Products-from-Heart-of-Croatia.html ÂNew Products from Heart of CroatiaÂWe have recently returned from a wonderful, 3-week buying trip to Croatia where we purchased some amazing and terrific products once again. We invite you to visit our store to see the vast assortment of items. You will see new products listed under almost every category; if you are in a hurry, simply click on "New Products" to get an overview of what we have in store for our customers! The items/products are far too numerous to list here, so we plan to feature new items each time we send out a press release!Almost as soon as we returned from Croatia, we made a trip to Seattle for CroatiaFest, where we were one of the vendors. What a terrific festival, with many talented performers and best of all, the Seattle Center was filled to the brim with some of the most wonderful Croatian people we have had the privilege to meet. We will long remember this trip!So, come visit HEART OF CROATIA, www.croatiagifts.com ., to see some of the items that we returned from Croatia with...Melissa and PamThis week, we feature Croatian artist Marija Mira Plevnik, who sculpts very beautiful clay figures dressed in narodne nosnje (national costumes).See her work at:http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/326/cat326.htm?415 We are also featuring the work of Croatian textile artist, Gloria Pintar Sidar, who has created beautiful crochet-work using Croatian phrases. Her work can be viewed at: http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/325/cat325.htm?415 www.croatiagifts.com orhttp://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com You are receiving this email from Heart of Croatia because of your interest in our Gift Shop, or because of your interest in Croatia. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add info@heartofcroatia.com to your address book today. Melissa Pintar Obenauf and Pamela Lacko Kelley, Proprietorsobenaufm@alink.com www.croatiagifts.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 09 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4598/1/H-Trazi-se-biznismen-iz-Osijeka.html ÂTRAZI SE BIZNISMEN IZ OSIJEKA Osijek, 16.08.2005.g. TRAZI SE BIZNISMEN IZ OSIJEKA Prije oko desetak dana izdao sam knjigu 'Imam ideju za posao! Sto Sada?' Prva knjiga iz edicije BB - Biti Bolji (Be Better), namijenjena malim i srednjim poduzetnicima. Slijede jos tri, htio bih zaokruziti ciklus od ideje za posao, financiranja pokretanja posla, pracenja poslovanja najmanje godinu dana i savjete poduzetnicima koji krecu u te vode. Prvenstveno mladim osobama. Ne zelim samo ja biti autor te edicije. Svi koji su strucni i imaju sto reci, napisati neka se ukljuce sa svojim podrucjem rada, savjetima poduzetnicima, svojim znanjem i vjestinama...neka ova edicija bude zaista prakticni prirucnik za sve poduzetnike. Pokusavam u dogovoru sa jednim lokalnim novinama iz Osijeka urediti 4 stranice, jednom mjesecno, koje ce upoznavati poduzetnike sa svim sto je vazno za biznis. Stranice bi imale naslov BB - Biti Bolji i bile bi namijenjene poduzetnistvu. Sve sa ciljem da budu aktualne, strucne, sa prakticnim primjerima i motivirajuce. Rubrike su raznovrsne, materijala nikad dosta...mala skola poduzetnistva, koje istitucije postoje u Hrvatskoj i sto im nude, kako to iskoristiti prakticno, sto se sprema za poduzetnike na lokalnoj razini, edukacije, predavanja,obucavanje, sajmovi, izlozbe, savjeti i pitanja, iskustva drugih (uspjesnih) poduzetnika, iskustva poduzetnika koji nisu uspjeli i zasto nisu uspjeli, novosti na trzistima svijeta koje su primjenjive na lokalnoj razini, pozivi za suradnju, reklame...Pozivam sve poduzetnike koji mi u realizaciji ove ideje mogu pomoci da mi se jave. Posebno bih volio da u prvih nekoliko brojeva objavim price (intervjue) sa nekoliko poduzetnika koji su rodjeni u Osijeku i okolici, koji sada zive u SAD i drugim zemljama svijeta, a koji su uspjeli i zele ispricati kakva su naprezanja morali podnijeti da uspiju. Moram se zahvaliti gosp. Bachu koji mi je svojim primjerom i razmisljanjima pomogao da ova moja prva knjiga bude bogatija za njegovo iskustvo. Ucinite to i Vi ostali koji se bavite biznisom. Molio bih Vas da mi se javite, molio bih sve koji takve ljude poznaju da me povezu sa njima, svaka pomoc u realizaciji ovih stranica za biznis dobro bi mi dosla.Moj kontakt je: Vlado Mihajlovic, dipl.oec. 31000 Osijek, Stonska 14 Telefon 00385 31 243 204, mobitel 00385 91 767 5 999 e-mail: cikla@net.hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4601/1/E-Container-to-share-from-Chicago-to-Croatia.html ÂContainer to share from Chicago to CroatiaIf anyone is interested in sharing a container to ship a car from Chicago toCroatia in the next month or two, contact hugene75@yahoo.com for more details.CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4600/1/E-INTERNATIONAL-OPEN-CALL---Digital-Prints.html ÂINTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL - Digital PrintsTo: Westchester Artists & Beyond:An Upcoming exhibition opportunity has come across my desk and thought I would share the information. If you have any questions on the open call, please refer to Art & Science Collaborations, Inc.âs website where you can find the entry form that details the submission process. Best of Luck,Erica Reinert(Original Email Below)DEADLINE AUGUST 1 INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL - Digital Prints Juried Exhibition - DIGITAL'05: "E X Q U I S I T E" 7th Annual International Digital Print Competition & Exhibition Exhibition dates: Oct. 1, 2005 - Jan. 15, 2006 Venue: The New York Hall of Science, NYC. Organized by Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI) Digital'05 invites an examination of the nature of "exquisite" in all of its physical ramifications via the digital print. [And please remember that data or digital sound to image translations can be equisite too!] This year's juror is Lynn Gamwell, Director of the Binghamton University Art Museum, Binghamton, New York, and Curator of the Gallery of Art and Science at the New York Academy of Sciences, New York City. Prospectus for full details & Online Entry Form: http://www.asci.org/artikel685.html This is a LAST CALLwww.asci.org letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4599/1/E-HITOMANIJA-1-HIT-Records---A-tko-ce-pitat-tisinu.html ÂHITOMANIJA nova serija izdanja Hit RecordsaA tko ce pitat' tisinu ÂDolazak Hrvata Â20. srpnja Hit Records je objavio bogatu kolekciju hitova, kompilaciju pod nazivom 'HITOMANIJA br. 1'. Kao sto i samo ime govori radi se o izdanju sastavljenom od nekih od najvecih hitova objavljenih pod etiketom nase dikografske kuce. Broj 1. u imenu pak govori o tome da je to tek prvo u nizu buducih izdanja. Kompilaciju otvara najavna skladba novog albuma Marka Perkovica THOMPSONA âDolazak Hrvataâ. Rame uz Marka tu su Mate Bulic, Drazen Zecic, Miso Kovac, Alen Islamovic, Vlado Kalember, Baruni. Jasmin Stavros i njegov sin Milo po prvi put na trzistu sa Stavrosovim uvijek aktualnim hitom Umoran, ovdje u hip hop verziji. Tu je i Miroslav Rus, Davor Radolfi, Maja Suput, Sandi Cenov, Leo, Ã?uka caic, Boris Rezak i grupa Ruswaj. Kompilacija sadrzi 16 pjesama te svatko moze pronaci nesto za sebe kako bi ugodnije proveo ljetne dane. HITOMANIJA br. 1Thompson â Dolazak Hrvata Drazen Zecic â Sedam godina Baruni â O more,more Mate Bulic â Narodno veselje Miso Kovac â Jos i danas teku suze jedne zeneAlen Islamovic â Nakon svih ovih godina Jasmin i Milo Stavros â Umoran (Hip-hop remix) Miroslav Rus - A tko ce pitat' tisinu Vlado Kalember â Neka me cijeli svijet zaboravi Ruswaj â Predugo me ne volis Leo i Selma Bajrami â To vodu ne pije Davor Radolfi â Majko da li znasSandi Cenov â Dovoljno dobar Maja Suput & Enjoy â Zlato Boris Rezak â Nakon toliko godina Ã?uka Caic â Ozdravi mi prijatelju moj Dijana Ticic - Marketing Hit Records d.o.o.10010 Zagreb, Av. Veceslava Holjevca 29tel: 66 89 531, fax: 66 89 535 mob: 091 66 09 620 vpn 220e-mail: dijana.ticic@hitrecords.hrwww.hitrecords.hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 21 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4602/1/E-Ana-Vidovic---Private-lessons-in-New-York-on-June-24th.html ÂAna will be in New York on June 24Hi Dropping you a line to let you know that Ana will be in New York on June 24! If you are interested in a private guitar lesson contact me asap at:management@anavidovic.com Thank you, Luba Management  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4605/1/E-Exploring-New-York-through-Croatian-Eyes---Help-Needed.html ÂIssue: Exploring New York City through Croatian Eyes Â-Help NeededÂDear Croatians of America, especially New York City,May I introduce you to two German girls of Croatian origin who are going totravel to NYC for the first time in their lives: Anita Bilos, student ofarchitecture and Valentina Brajko, copywriter and specialist in dialoguemarketing.From 1st to 10th April we would love to explore NYC through Croatianimmigrant eyes and/or through the eyes from there children andgrandchildren. Detailly we thought about some kind of "sightseeing byfollowing Croatian immigrants steps in NYC", visiting Croatian self mademan/women at work, having sometimes lunch or dinner in Croatian-Americanrestaurants, going to Croatian catholic mass, seeing/listening to Croatianartist (audio, visuals, whatever interesting).In case, you yourself would like to pass us some pieces of informatian uponabove mentioned issues or even make a Croatian tour through parts of NYC wewould be grateful to receive your massages in Croatian, English or Germanat one or both of the following e-mail addresses:anita@bilos-bilos.de valentina.brajko@web.deThank you very much in advance, stay healthy and keep telling America how beautiful Croatia is, how innovative her people are.Sunny regards from Frankfurt/Main, GermanyValentina BrajkoPSIf you know any e-mail address of "Columbus Studios Hostel" please forwardit to us, too. Hvala lijepa!! Nenad: Hvala lijepa na ljubaznost, paznji isavijetu. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4604/1/E-TMA-Flight-Attendant-Recruitment.html ÂTMA Flight Attendant RecruitmentÂCroatian and English speaking Flight Attendants preferredFor ORD - Chicago:Open house held on April 4, 2005 6pm-10pmInterviews held on April 5th, 2005Location: Marriott - 9550 West Higgins Rd. #400, Rosemont, IL 60018(847) 384-2750Bring an updated resume.Doors close promptly at 6pmFor JFK - New York:Open house held on April 6, 2005 6pm-10pmInterviews held on April 7th, 2005Location: Hampton Inn/Holiday Inn - 144-02 135th Ave. Jamaica, NY11436 (718) 659-0200Bring an updated resume.Doors close promptly at 6pmLet me know if you have any questions. Thanks very much.Laura RaeDirector of InflightTransMeridian Airlines678-803-6935lrae@tmair.com ÂIf confused or have an additional question feel free to email Marina Zadro:mz@vegatravel.net  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4606/1/E-Origin-of-my-last-name-Serka-.html ÂSearching for Croatian RootsHi: my name is Rosa Maria Serka , and I hope you can help me in my investigation of the origin of my last name "Serka", sorry my english, but i dont speack it, ok?thank you...Gochy...Rosa Maria Serka Navarro rserka@hotmail.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 13 Jan 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4607/1/E-PhoneCroatia-57-cents-a-minute-to-call-Croatia-from-USA.html Âwww.PhoneCroatia.com ÂPre-paid phone service. 5.7 cents a minute to call Croatia. All calls from USA. RATES ( /min) 1-800 Local Australia 6.1 4.1 Austria 4.9 2.9 BiH 22.9 20.9 Croatia 7.7 5.7 France 4.5 2.5 Germany 4.8 2.8 Ireland 4.9 2.9 Italy 4.8 2.8 Poland 5.8 3.8 Spain 4.7 2.7 UK 4.5 2.5 See More Rates  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 02 Jan 2005 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4608/1/H-Trazi-se-Zeljko-Skropanic-Augustincic-u-NY.html Zeljko Skropanic i slika Augustinciceve skulpture u New Yorku1. ZELJKO SKROPANIC (USA) autor je dvaju prikaza koji se ticcuhrvatske kulture u najssirem smislu, koje drzzim meddu nekoliko(dva ili tri) najboljih koji postoje uopche na webu.Njegov dugogodissnji rad na adresamahttp://www.croatia.net (Croatian history and culture)http://www.archaeology.net/prehistory visse nije dostupan. Znade li netko ssto se dogodilo?(znam da je prije oko godinu dana najavljen redizajn).2. I joss jedna: mozze li mi netko poslati kvalitetnu fotografijuAugustinccicheva spomenika HORSEWOMAN (Monument of Peace) ispred zgrade UN?Lijep pozdrav iz Zagreba,Darko ZzubrinichPS. Jedan mali poklon: pogledajte borbu kanadskog boksaccaGeorgea Chuvala "FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS" prekohttp://www.hr/darko/etf/sport.html#chuvalo -- Darko ZubrinicFaculty of Electrical Engineering and ComputingAv. Vukovar 39, Zagreb, Croatiae-mail: darko.zubrinic@fer.hr http://www.hr/hrvatska/Croatia-HCS.html ÂOp-ed:Molio bih fotografe u New Yorku ili bilo koga tko je u stanju ili slikati ili samo proslijediti vec uslikani kip pred Ujedinjenim Nacijama. Darko Zubrinic je izuzetan covjek, u mom lokalnom zargonu "Odlikas" koji je zasluzio svaku nasu paznju. Njegove web starnice su ono sto bi trebalo postici.ÂNenad Bach letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4609/1/E-Live-and-Work-in-the-USA-Green-Card-Lottery-Application.html ÂLive and Work in the U.S.A.Usafis Green Card Lottery Application ServiceWhat is the U.S. Green Card Lottery?Each year, the Diversity Lottery (DV) Program makes 50,000 immigrant visas available through a lottery. If you receive a visa through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program you and your family will be authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.Click here and register online*Winners will get FREE Airline ticket to the USAImportant to all visitorsGreen Card Lottery Application, will be available only online at the State Department dedicated website - No more regular mailing of applications. From the State Department Rule for the DV Program:"Alien petitioners for the Diversity Visa Program will no longer be permitted to submit a petition by mail. Instead, the Department will require that all petitions be submitted to it in an electronic format, using an Internet website dedicated specifically to the submission and receipt of Diversity Visa."Click here to read more about the changes made to this year's American Green Card Lottery Program.http://www.usafis.org/index.asp?af=htt_nv_hr_frlu_468_60_hr  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 21 Nov 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4610/1/E-Miro-Clogs---The-best-Clogs-in-the-world.html ÂÂwww.woodenclogs.comÂDear All,ÂMiroClogs are one of the best clogs available today. Made in Croatia by Croatian, nothing to do with China. Miro is also looking for business partners as distributors. You can contact Miro at the number and email below. I endorse it wholeheartedly. Those Wooden Clogs are flexible, comfortable and anatomically designed to support the arch. And I love the logo, that actually describes Miro as he is.ÂNenad BachÂFlexible wooden clogs designed and handmade in Croatia. Manufactured from best natural materials - leather and wood - Miro Clogs are unique, and offer more than you expect. Select from many different models and styles. All sizes available.ÂRedefining the meaning of foot comfortMilano is by far our most popular model. It looks and fees great either on a man's or woman's foot. In addition to its classic shape, the color makes it appropriate to wear with any style and color of daily clothes. These are virtually maintenance free, as the color burgundy is virtually immune to specks of dirt.Features include: classic clog contour flexible wooden sole strap ÂÂMiro Clogs are imported from Europe by: Miro ClogsContact:Address: 1780 First Avenue, Suite 3F, New York, NY 10128 Phone: (212) 410-9098MiroClogs@yahoo.com Âwww.miroclogs.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 14 Nov 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4611/1/E-Furniture-for-Free---from-Crown-member-New-York.html ÂFurniture for FreeÂDear all,Maria Heindl offered this furniture for free. Thank you for your generosity,If you do not need it, maybe you know someone who does. Help them.Location for pickup is Yorktown, New York (Westchester County)Contact Maria:zaluka@yahoo.comPostovani svi,Maria Heindl Vam nudi ovaj namjestaj za badave. Hvala na ovakvo dobrohotnoj gesti.Ukoliko Vi niste ti kojima treba namjestaj, mozda znate obitelj ili osobu kojoj bi ovako nesto dobro doslo.Lokacija je Yorktown, New York (Opcina Westchester)Kontakt Maria :zaluka@yahoo.comNenad  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4612/1/E-Live-and-Work-in-the-USA.html ÂLive and Work in the U.S.A.Green Card Lottery Application ServiceWhat is the U.S. Green Card Lottery?Each year, the Diversity Lottery (DV) Program makes 50,000 immigrant visas available through a lottery. If you receive a visa through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program you and your family will be authorized to live and work permanently in the United States.Important to all visitorsGreen Card Lottery Application, will be available only online at the State Department dedicated website - No more regular mailing of applications. From the State Departement Rule for the DV Program:"Alien petitioners for the Diversity Visa Program will no longer be permitted to submit a petition by mail. Instead, the Department will require that all petitions be submitted to it in an electronic format, using an Internet website dedicated specifically to the submission and receipt of Diversity Visa."Click here to read more about the changes made to this year's American Green Card Lottery Program.http://www.usafis.org/index.asp?af=mwe_za_mg_nyc_220_en  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 05 Aug 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4613/1/E-Townhouse-in-Manhattan-New-York-for-SALE.html ÂTownhouse in Manhattan, New York for SALE ÂTownhouse in Manhattan, New York, located on Lexington Avenue, between the91st and 92nd Str., Victorian built in 1880. The measurements of the houseare 19 ft by 50 ft, the lot it is built on measures 19 ft by 75 ft, thehouse has four floors. The street level one is an apartment with an independententrance, the rest of the house (three floors) is one big apartment with4 bedrooms, 4 baths. The house is in perfect condition, with high ceilingsand straight walls, a terrace and a garden in the back. The asking priceis US$ 5 million. My e-mail address is: marinadiragusa@tiscali.it My phone numbers in Italy are:003906-77205780cell: 0039-328-7697516Cell phone in Croatia:00385-98-1805236Dear Nenad,Thank you very much again. Hope this helps. I'm afraid to ask you any furtherquestions, knowing how many e-mails you have to read and possibly answer.I just hope, that there is someone rich out there who has and wants to investmoney by buying this house. It would obviously be good for someone withEuros (given the exchange rate). If the payment can be done partly outsidethe US, the owners would be more willing to negotiate the price. Many, many thanks, dear Nenad! Best wishes and kind regards,Marina letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 03 Aug 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4615/1/H-Kontinentalni-turizam-Kopacki-rit-i-okolica---Traze-se-partneri.html  Ulaganje u Kopacki Rit Postovana,Na stranicama CroWorldnet-a nasao sam da se Vama (op-ed, Danica Ramljak) mogu javiti s pitanjem. Zanima me da li ima zainteresiranih , u SAD-u za ulaganje u kontinentalni turizam ( Kopacki rit i okolica) i u zastitu prirode i okolisa? Ja se vec godinama bavim razvitkom podrucja Baranje i trazim partnere.S postovanjem,Darko VargaDarko Varga ,dipl. ing .el.31 000 Osijek,Park kralja Petra Krešimira IV 4/2Tel.: 031/ 244 140 (posao)031/ 201 486 ( doma)Fax: 031/ 213 121Mobil: 098 253 418 E-mail: darko.varga@os.htnet.hr darko.varga@hep.hr  U Osijeku, 17.travnja 2004.g.    letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 08 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4614/1/E-Direct-Charter-Flights-to-Croatia-from-Toronto.html ÂDirect Charter Flights to CroatiaÂToronto - ZagrebEvery ThursdayÂDepartures on Thursdays 6 PM from TorontoArrivals on Fridays 10 AM to ZagrebÂDepartures on Friday 12:05 PM from Zagreb Arrivals on Friday 5 PM to TorontoÂLast charter flight from Zagreb September 17th, 2004ÂInfo and booking www.maxxtours.com Peter Majic, presidentReservations phone: 1-905-361-0670Email: reservations@maxxtours.comÂOp-edFINALLY, it started.Nenad Bach letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 08 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4616/1/E-Croatian-Lessons-needed.html ÂCroatian (particularly Business Croatian) Lessons NeededÂDear Nenad,I'm a Croatian - American living in NYC, and have become acquainted withyour columns and essays through the years. I am currently looking for atutor for Croatian (particularly Business Croatian), and was wondering ifyou were familiar with anyone who offers such lessons.Best Regards,SanjaSanjaperos@aol.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 10 May 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4617/1/H-Tekstove-Pisala-mi-stara-mati-Tko-ima-neka-pomogne.html ÂDragi prijateljiAko netko zna tekstove ovih pjesama,puno bi nam pomogao.Pisala mi stara mati ---D.KulisCavel v glavi ---DreletronikZahvaljujemo uprijedONE MAN BANDD.Matijacaura.m@swipnet.se  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 30 Mar 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4618/1/HE-Looking-for-CNC--CAD-CAM-Partners.html ÂTrazimo CNC MetalostrugareTrazimo CNC Metalostrugare za Partnesku suradnju u Hrvatskoj i USA. ZaPartnerstvo s nama, CNC Metalostrugari trebaju imati do 20% udjela zaAmericke HAAS Vertikalne CNC Milling Machine koje kostaju US$50,000 (20% =$10,000), ili za Svicarske Horizontalne Automatic CNC Screw Machine (SwissMarubeni) koje kostaju $120,000 (20% = $24,000), a mi chemo financiratipreostalih 80%. Svaka CNC Machina che imati kapacitet da proizvode2,000,000 djelova na godinu koje chemo ugovorom garantirati, pod uslovomcijene, kvalitete, dostave i usluga. Grupa ili Tim od 3 CNC Metalostrugaraza jednu (1) CNC machinu je pozeljna za rad na sve tri smjene. Zarada chese kretati od US$75,000 pa do US$150,000 na godinu. Prednost dajemodiplomiranim i iskusnim CNC Metalostrugarima, ali smo voljni treniratitjedan danazainteresirane stranke u Americi kod proizvodjacha machina, (ako razumijuEngleski). Proizvodjachi Machina che prekvalificirati i programiratiproizvodnju nashih djelova prije dostave i pouzecha machina. Nakon pargodina partnerstvo che se mochi prosiriti na 60 do 70 Osovina ItalijanskePorta Machine koje che proizvoditi i do 22,000,000 na godinu nashihnajkompliciranijih djelova. Zarada che biti proporcionalno vecha. Radoviche se odvijati u Hrvatskoj i Americi.(Ako nevolite da vam poslovi odlaze u Kinu ili Indiju onda budite suvlasnicii partneri pa vam posao nikako neche mochi otichi van. A da bi se ovopartnerstvo stavilo u perspectivu ka na primjer; ako ste kupili automobil od$10,000 do $20,000 koju ratu povratka imate na taj novac?)Ugovo o tajnosti je obavezan prije bilo kakvog ugovora o partnerstvu.Zainteresirane i Kvalificirane stranke molim obratite se samo e-postom naIvicu SaricCosmopolitan Exchange Corp.P. O. Box 320333Franklin, WI 53132 USAE-Adresa; coxco@execpc.com ÂWe are looking for CNC MachinistsWe are looking for CNC Machinists for Partnership Production in USA &Croatia. To participate in this partnership CNC Machinists need tocontribute 20% equity for American HAAS Vertical Milling Machines that costUS$50,000 (20% = $10,000), or for the Swiss Marubeni Automatic CNC ScrewMachines with Bar Feeder that cost US$120,000 (20% = $24,000); while we willfinance the remaining 80%. Each CNC Machine will have capacity to produce2,000,000 parts per year that we will contractually guarantee subject toprice, quality, delivery and service. CNC Machinists may organize their ownteam of three members to work on all 3 shifts, or we will arrange such ateams for each CNC Machine. Earnings will range between $75,000 to $150,000per year. We will give priority to the graduated CNC Machinists withrelated work experience, but we will also train qualified candidates for aweek at the machinery supplier in USA. Machinery manufacturer willprequalify and preprogram each CNC Machine prior to delivery. After acouple of years, partnership mayexpand to include 60 to 70 Axis Italian Porta Machines capable of Producing22,000,000/year of our most complex parts. Earnings will be proportionatelygreater. Production will take place in the USA and Croatia. (Applicantsfrom Australia, Canada and South America are welcome to apply. if you donot want your jobs to go to China or India, than become a part-owner andyour job could can not be exported. To put this in perspective; if youspent $10,000 to $20,000 for your car what rate of return are you getting?)Confidentiality Agreement is required prior to any partnership agreement.Interested and/or Qualified parties please respond only via e-mail to:John M. SarichCosmopolitan Exchange Corp.P. O. Box 320333Franklin, WI 53132 USAE-Address; coxco@execpc.com We are also looking for CAD - CAM Manufacturing Engineers. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4619/1/HE-Moja-Istra-DVD-Magazine.html ÂMoja Istra«Moja Istra» prvi je hrvatski magazin u DVD formatu namijenjen Istrijanima diljem svijeta. Rijec je o potpuno novom nacinu komunikacije i prijenosa informacija iz Istre i o Istri buduci se radi o više od sat i pol profesionalno snimljenog video materijala «upakiranog» u rubrike poput: istarske kuhinje, povijesti, tradicije, umjetnosti, kulture, mladi, gospodarstvo, sport i slicno. Dakle, Moja Istra je «mala istarska tv postaja» u domovima svih Istrijana. Do sad su izašla dva broja Moje Istre s tim da je prvi broj podijeljen besplatno. Svi prilozi su prevedeni na engleski jezik, a na projektu sudjeluje tridesetak suradnika svih profila novinari, snimatelji, montažeri, dizajneri, glazbenici. DVD magazin nije nužno vezan uz mjesecne dogadaje u Istri, vec svaki broj ima svoju zabavno edukacijsku svrhu i ima arhivsku vrijednost. Moju Istru je moguce naruciti putem distributera u NYC na tel.fax 718 278 5760 ili na e-mailnymedialink@aol.com ili putem weba iz bilo kojeg dijela svijeta na adresi www.mojaistra.com Izdavac je tvrtka MedVid produkcija iz Pule u nakladi od 1000 komada. Cijena je 20 USD. The second, December issue presents the following: Istrian Tourism in the Villages and on Farms Parliamentary Elections in Istria Euro-Auto Pula 2003 Promohotel and Promonatura 2003 St. Mauro � Protector of the Town of Poreč Festival of Polenta St. Martin�s Day with Children Take-Off of Fine Arts of Labin James Joyce � the Citizen of Pula Istrian Pearls � Gologorica Life of Blind Persons Playing Boules � Tradition and Sport Visit to the Liburna Reservation Istrian-Rumanians in Su?njevica Passage Band Night Life in Pula Istrian Cuisine - Dumplings With Sausages Morning Paintbrush - Kazun "My Istria" is the first magazine in DVD video format intended for the Istria emigrants settled all over the world. It is about a completely new product, a revolutionary way of communication between Istria and the emigrants - it is an electronic monthly newspaper. From now on and throughout the numerous columns such as news, sport, culture, cuisine, youth, amusement, etc., all the emigrants from all over the world will have an opportunity to learn about the latest events in their homeland as well as to be educated about the history and tradition of Istria. On the other hand, the second and the third generations will have an opportunity to learn language and customs. "My Istria" is "a small professional TV of Istria" in the emigrants' homes. Passing throughout the stories, reportages, interviews and interesting items in a potable video-audio combination lasting about two hours, Istria will no more be far away for anybody. It is especially interesting that the complete product will be translated into English language, so all those who have problems with understanding Croatian language will be able to follow the program. Through these pages, "My Istria" is accessible for anybody in the world, so it is possible to order own copy of the DVD through our link. The rest of the news from Istria will be involved in a form of specially created video pages. ________________________________________________________________ In a stage of preparation is a special, this year�s first issue of �My Istria�, which is published on January 19 and brings the following: Interview: Stipe Drvis � European Boxing Champion; Sandra Mofardin: The Queen of Europe; Holiday�s Shopping; Istrian Christmas Customs; Istrian Pearls: Ćićarija; Istria Today: Istrian Monthly Magazine; Holiday�s Well-Wishing: Ivan Jakovcic; Verne�s Mathias Sandorf in Pazin; Cuisine: Scampi Tails With Prosciutto; NOLA: The Famous Pula�s Band; 9th Book Fair in Istria; Visnjan Observatory; Filmmakers of Labin; Istrian Sports in 2003; Morning Paintbrush: Wood Stealers; Josip Broz Tito Still Lives in Labin; Santa Claus Has Come to Istria; Istrian Fashion Designers on the Show in the Opatija�s Kvarner 1st issue Story About the Truffle Fair in Livade IBM Forum in Rovinj The Biggest Tie in the World Around the Arena in Pula Interview With Livio Morozino Delicious Morsel of Istria Team Building for Croatian Politicians Craftsmen's Fair in Pula Sport Successes The Morning Paintbrush Hum - A Pearl of Istria Hand made festival The Ecological and Fishing Zone etc.  Moja Istra - istarski DVD magazin Izdavač: MedVid produkcija d.o.o., Valturska 33, 52100 Pula Hrvatska Tel: +385 52 501 048, Fax: +385 52 384 948 www.medvid.hr, www.mojaistra.comMedVid d.o.o Tel: +385 (0)52 501 048 Fax: +385 (0)52 384 948 GSM: ÂÂRobert Kralj +385(0)98 608352 ÂÂBoris Plastic +385(0)98335618 ÂÂZoran Milosavljevic +385(0)98576309 Valturska 33 52100 Pula Hrvatska letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4620/1/E-Apartment-in-Split-Available.html ÂApartment in Split AvailablePoštovani,Slobodni smo Vas obavijestiti da smo se upravo oglasili na internet stranici po pitanju najma stana tokom cijele godine.Naša adresa jehttp://uk.geocities.com/splitcroatia2003 Na našoj stranici naci cete sve potrebne informacije .Ukoliko ste zainteresirani za suradnju biti ce nam drago da nas kontaktirate.Unaprijed Vam se zahvaljujemo u nadi da cemo poslovno suradivati.Srdacan pozdrav,Marko Jelavic U Zagrebu, 9.01.2004. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 08 Jan 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4621/1/E-Croatian-Nanny-Available.html ÂCroatian Nanny AvailableHello, my name is Silvia Vracar and i am 25 years old.I'm currently in California visiting friends and I'm looking a nanny position until April. Can You help?syllabin@hotmail.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 18 Dec 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4622/1/E-OLD-CASTLE-FOR-SALE-NEAR-ZAGREB-Croatia.html ÂOld Castle in the Heart of Croatia. 200,000 eurosÂAdria Mare d.o.o. Specializing in authentic Croatian homes, island and sea frontproperties.For Sale:Old Castle in the Heart of Croatia. 200,000 eurosBuilt in 1780. Located in Bedekovcina Donja. 46km from Zagreb. 500m2on a magnificent 2500m2 property. Property is connected to all communalities...water...electricity.. etc...and all operational. Private residence or some type of hospitality project. Telephone me on 385 91 2707561 for further information or email me at amatesic@arazu.com .Old stone farm on the island of Vis. 120,000 euros The farm is abandoned...several stone structures high on a hill, overlooking the sea, absolutely glorious, set on 8500m2, where the 40,000m2 rural land adjoining the property belongs as if to the property (but is not, basically municipal land), 3 km from sea. Ideal for restoration as a private residence or some type of hospitality project (meditation centre comes to mind).I encourage Croatians who are in the position of being able to invest to buy property in Croatia now as it is only getting more expensive and opportunities like the above are very hard to find especially at such a decent price.Other similar properties can be found, but sometimes the search for a property meeting your specific criteria will take time as the real estate market here is still relatively immature and locating prime reasonably priced properties, then investigating ownership and property rights takes quite a bit of effort and time. Also its getting harder and harder to find 1st row to sea building size lots of land that are zoned for construction. Really a needle in a haystack type of problem. Your best bet is to find an existing house and rebuild or remodel. Old seaside village property is still doable but one is limited by the smaller size of the properties. One can find more modern type properties but these are typically overpriced if on a decent property.Jadranka MatesicAn Australian/American Croatian Returnee letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 03 Nov 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4625/1/E-Dr-Tom-Sunics-new-site.html ÂNew Website by dr. Tom SunicRE:http://doctorsunic.learn.to My old website is no longer valid. Here is my new website- with the same postings:http://doctorsunic.learn.to Pass it on if you wish..RegardsT. Sunictomislav.sunic@zg.hinet.hr letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Sep 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4624/1/E-Flying-over-Croatia.html ÂFlying over Croatia Welcome to Croatia!You are going to visit Croatia ... and you would like to do it by air? You are a foreign pilot visiting Croatia, and you would like to take a few flying hours at the Croatian Adriatic coast? You want to take your family members on a panorama flight trip over the Adriatic Sea and its beautiful islands? But you dont know how and whom to contact!?!Here is the right URL link to the website with the project Flying in Croatia !http://fly_croatia.tripod.comÂVia this website you can search for information about General Aviation in Croatia. You would like to rent a plane under croatian registration here? You would like to travell in Croatia by your own private Cessna, Piper, etc.? And you need all the necessary information about renting, flying costs, customs, VFR/IFR aeronautical charts, info about airports, air traffic control, regulations, rights and law in Croatia?If you are interested check our website to establish contact with our young and proffessional team willing to help you. We speak Croatian, German, English and French!Also, feel free to contact us for any question about Flying in Croatia project or General Aviation in Croatia via e-mailljubisa.maric@public.srce.hr !Best regards and always safe landings,Mr. Ljubisa MaricFlying in CroatiaGeneral Aviation projectÂfly_croatia.tripod.com ljubisa.maric@public.srce.hr++ 385 91 5292055 (VIP)++ 385 1 2010180 (tel/fax) letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 28 Sep 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4623/1/E-Student-looking-for-a-flat-in-Zagreb.html ÂSubject: Query: Flat in ZagrebI am a student from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.I will be arriving in Zagreb 2 October to begin learning the language andconducting research. As mentioned, I am looking for a flat. Any leadsare appreciated!Thank you.Renee' Marie Brownrbrownz@umich.edu letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4626/1/H-WSA-2003---fokus-na-sadrzaju-a-ne-na-tehnologiji.html ÂNagrada Svjetskog samita o informacijskom drustvuFokus na sadrzaju, a ne na tehnologijiÂPostovani,WSA - Nagrada Svjetskog samita je sluzbeni event Svjetskog samita o informacijskom drustvu koji se odrzava u Genevi u prosincu 2003. godine. WSA se razlikuje od slicnih inicijativa time sto joj je osnovni fokus na sadrzaju, a ne na tehnologiji. Izmedu 379 eminentnih strucnjaka iz 134 zemalja, predsjednik Internet Instituta, gospodin Kresimir Lugaric, odabran je za clana Strucnog panela Svjetskog samita kao ekskluzivni predstavnik za Hrvatsku. Kao clan panela on ima cast i duznost nominirati osam hrvatskih originalnih proizvoda ili projekata, za koje smatra da predstavljaju primjere najbolje prakse u podrucju e-sadrzaja, multimedija i kreativnosti. Najbolje od nominiranih proizvoda/projekata odabrati æe Veliki ziri tijekom listopada 2003, a odabrani proizvodi/projekti i njihovi kreatori biti æe pozvani na Svjetski samit o informacijskom drustvu [WSIS] Geneva 2003 u okviru projekata WSA Content Villages i WSA Best Practice Showcase Event kako bi predstavili svoje proizvode/projekte.Obzirom na izuzetnu vaznost ovog natjecaja i nasu odlucnost za nominacijom najboljih od najboljih u Hrvatskoj, obraæamo Vam se s molbom da nam skrenete paznju na proizvode, projekte ili inicijative koji, po Vasem misljenju, predstavljaju primjer najbolje prakse e-sadrzaja u Hrvatskoj.e-mailom na wsis@hr-gateway.org online na www.hr-gateway.org faksom na +385 1 488 9998Molimo da Vasa informacija sadrzi:1. Ime proizvoda/projekta/inicijative2. Autor proizvoda/projekta/inicijativa3. Kontakt podatke i kontakt osobu4. Kratki opisVise informacija o WSA 2003 procesu i uputama za selekciju mozete naæi na stranicama Internet Instituta [ www.hr-gateway.org ], te na sluzbenim stranicama WSA [ www.wsis-award.org ].Srdacno,Natalija GojkovicIzvrsna tajnicaInternet institut[ex CIT Gateway]e-mail natalija.gojkovic@hr-gateway.orgt +385 1 488 9999f +385 1 488 9998 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 13 Sep 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4627/1/H-Trazim-sobu-u-Puli-za-17-og-Kolovoza.html ÂTrazi se soba u Puli za dvoje 17 Kolovoza 2003Trazim sobu u Puli, za jednu noc, 17/08/03, dvijeosobe. Molim da mi javite na Email adresu:Mariazaluka@yahoo.com Puno hvala.  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 10 Aug 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4628/1/E-Studying-Croatian-in-Boston.html ÂInterested in studying Croatian in the Boston areaHi all,I am a Croatian American interested in studying Croatian in the Boston area (but am willing to travel a bit too). I would appreciate hearing from anyone with information about good courses/teachers.Hvala puno!Joscelynmeowmacka@yahoo.com ÂSource: CroNetwork: The Croatian-American Organization for Young Professionals. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 08 Aug 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4629/1/EH-Property-for-Sale-Croatia-Island-of-Brac-Town-of-Milna.html Property for Sale, Croatia, Island of Brac, Town of Milna View from the balcony Pogled s balkona The houseKuca (English)Family, two (2) storey house with a loft where third storey can be built. Single common entrance into the house. House is 9m x 10m with surrounding plot (front and back yard) 320m sq in total. Each floor is 90m sq. 1st floor has 3 bedrooms, kitchen + lounge, bathroom + toilet. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, kitchen + lounge, bathroom + two (2) toilets. Loft / attic can be used to built a third (3rd) floor. House is located 100m from the ADRIATIC CLUB INTERNATIONAL-MARINA, CENTER OF THE CITY and has a MAGNIFICANT VIEWS of the Adriatic Club International - Marina and entire Bay of Milna.PRICE: EUR 160.000(Croatian)Obiteljska kuca na prodaji ima prizemlje + kat + potkrovlje. Treci (3) kat moze biti nadogradjen u potkrovlju. Svaki kat ima 90m sq, a okucnica je 320 m sq. Kuca im jedan zajednicki ulaz. Prizemlje ima 3 sobe, kuhinju i dnevni boravak, kupatilo sa W.C. Kat ima 3 sobe, kuhinju i dnevni boravak, kupatilo i x2 W.C. Kuca je udaljena 100m of ADRIATIC CLUB INTERNATIONAL - MARINE i blizu centra Milne. Predivan pogled sa kuce se pruza na ADRIATIC CLUB INTERNATIONAL - MARINU i citavu uvalu Milne.CIJENA: EUR 160 000.CONTACT ADDRESSES:KONTAKT ADRESE: *All persons speak Croatian and English.CROATIA: (Milna, Island of Brac) Ancica Skrmeta-Vicelic: Tel: +385 (21) 636-123, Mobitel:+385 091 508 1008 (Zagreb) Ivo Skrmeta: Tel: +385 (01) 231 51 50 Mobitel: +385 091 539 7207 E-mail: iskrmeta@yahoo.com AUSTRALIA: (Perth, Western Australia) Petar (peter) Skrmeta: Tel: (+61 8) 9434-1520 Mobitel: (+61 8) 041 064 1520 E-mail: petars@modnet.com.au Petar (Peter) Skrmeta letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 06 Aug 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4630/1/E-VIS-Property-For-sale.html ÂVIS Property for Sale1) Kamena, neuseljiva kuca (58 m2) s terenom, ukupno oko 220 m2 u samomcentru Visa, drugi red od mora, iza Vinogradarske zadruge, 50-tak m odtrajektnog pristanista. Cijena bi bila 55-60.000 EUR.2) 15.000 m2 pasnjaka udaljenih oko 1,5-2 km od Visa na putu prema Komizi,1-1,5 km od sjevernoviskih uvala. Zemljiste granici sa izvjesnim zemljistemSamogor/Kupinovica gdje je bila vojska i sto je sad pripalo Opcini Vis.Opcina krece u gradnju sportsko-rekracionog centra na tom podrucju. Cijenazemljista je EUR 2/m2.Ovih smo dana stupili u vezu jos s nekim agencijama i prijateljima.Sjetila sam se Tebe jer pretpostavljam da znas kakvog Visana koji bi radoulozio mali novac od kojeg bi sutra puno zaradio. I sam znas kako Vis dobivana cijeni. Zao mi je sto to sad moramo prodavati, ali, takav je zivot, nek'samo ostanemo zdravi. "Old, stone, long non inhabited house (58m2) with piece of land, all in all some 220 m2 in the very center of the town of Vis, some 50 m far from the sea and the ferry landing-place ÂPrice: EUR 58.000.  15.000 m2 of grasslandÂ1 mile from the town of Vis and less then 1 mile from the northern bays of the island,Ânear the road for KomižaÂ(access partly with asphalt ). The land is bordering with the town land where the sports & recreation center is going to be built soon. Price: EUR 2 /m2"   Kuća je kamena, ima vrata i jedan prozor.ÂU njoj se nije živjelo odÂII svjetskog rata. Sve ovisi što čovjek želi od kuće; ona je kamena, bez ikakvog komfora. Može se srušiti i graditi nova ili renovirati kamena, stara. Navedena cijena je, zapravo samo cijena terena. Što se terena tiče, taj kraj još nije urbaniziran (voda , struja, ne geadi se) .Prostorni plan Visa je u donošenju, ali se zna daÂće općina uskoro graditi rekreaciono-sportski centar. U svakom slučaju, nekretnine na Visu dobivaju na cijeni i dobivat će još i više.  Kontakt adresa: Rijeka, Pomerio 11, telefon 00385 51 333-939, mobitel 098 459723 (Tonči), 091 208-2120 i 098Â472-782.Â, email: masaradisic@yahoo.com  Jadranka Radisic  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 28 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4631/1/E-Croatian-Folklore-Costumes-from-the-Posavina-region.html  Croatian Folklore Costumes from the PosavinaDear Mr. Bach,I'm not sure how I can post this in the letters section, so I'm sending this request directly to you. I would like to sale 2 dresses that are traditional Croatian Folklore Costumes from the Posavina region. Both dresses are equivalent to the US size 10-12.ÂThe multicolored floral printed dress is 54 inches long and the sleeves are 14 inches long. The beige detailed dress is 50 inches long and has sleeves that are 13 inches in length. Both are about 50 years old.ÂIf anyone would like to purchase either one or both, please contact Maria at suzcozg@yahoo.comÂThank you, MariaOp-edI made an exception, but for the future, everybody that gets published has togive me his/hers full name.Thank you,Nenad BachEditor in Chief letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 25 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4632/1/E-Generalic-Half-Price-Sale-Grb-Bookmarks.html  Generalic Half Price Sale! Grb Bookmarks! ÂWe had the distinct pleasure of attending the First Annual Tamburaland Festival this past Saturday in Millvale, Pennsylvania. What a treat it was to listen to all of the great tambura music for an ENTIRE day and night! Thanks to Vjeko Dimter, Joe Kirin, and all the other many participating band members for making this event so special! Congratulations!"Heart of Croatia" Gifts will be traveling next to Millvale, Pennsylvania for Lodge # 1's picnic on Sunday, June 22nd; then, it's on to the CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival in Cincinnati July 4-5-6. See you there!Giant Savings on Naive Artist Ivan Generalic Prints!Take advantage of this Special Offer and receive a 50% discount on high quality prints by Ivan Generalic, the "Father of Naive Art!" Visit http://www.croatiagifts.com and go to the Generalic category to see prints...Now only $15!!!Ideas for Wedding Gifts Abound at Heart of Croatia Gifts!- May we suggest a beautiful print by Naive Artist, Ivan Generalic?- May we suggest beautiful crystal vases, shot and rakija glasses, all imported from Samobor, Croatia?- How about a lovely, specially-designed Croatian Blanket/Throw?- Consider a wonderful print of Croatian landscapes by noted water color artist Miho Simunovic!- For Brides and Grooms who enjoy cooking, may we suggest a visit to our "Croatian Cooking" category?NEW PRODUCT! Grb BookmarkThis Croatian Grb Bookmark is already a big hit with our Croatian customers! Made with red and white check, woven grb ribbon and a customized grb medallion, this bookmark is of sufficient length to use in magazines and larger books. Comes in attractive packaging that makes it a perfect gift! Only $6 at http://www.croatiagifts.com!Melissa Pintar ObenaufPam Lacko KelleyEmail: obenaufm@alink.comToll Free: 877-906-8314http://www.croatiagifts.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 17 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4633/1/E-Looking-for-Croatians-in-the-States.html ÂLooking for Croatiansin the StatesFrom: "Maja Majdanac"To: Letters@CroatianWorld.netÂÂHelloÂMy name is Maja Majdanac. I have been in the States for 5 years now. IcameÂto finish high school in 1998 and stayed more years to finish college. IÂjust graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho and I am looking toÂapply to some graduate school in the States. I was born and raised inÂCroatia (Rijeka) and all my family is still there. I get homesicksometimesÂand I would like to make some connections with the Croatians (or AmericansÂwith Croatian background) who live here in the States. it's always easiertoÂfind somebody who is from the same country or has the same background. IgotÂyour e-mail from Marta, Librarian and Assistant professor at Seton HallÂUniversity about the croatianworld.netÂÂI am hoping I can get in touch with some Croatians in the States.ÂThanks, Majamaja_idaho@hotmail.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 08 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4634/1/E-Seeking-Work-in-Croatia.html  Seeking Work in Croatia American journalist and educator seeks work in media or education in Croatia. Previous experience as a teacher and journalist in Croatia. Basic Croatian; good Italian, French and Russian. Master's degree from Cambridge University UK. Please contact via email atmeowmacka@yahoo.com Thank you. I hope that's the correct format. As for your site, I think you're doing a good job. I might add a few sites to your global media watch section. I can email those to you if you like. Also, I see that a couple of your links, such as "The Truth About Croatia" and info on scholarships aren't active. I like the tone of your site. It's lively and manages not to get dogmatic. Some other Croatian sites/groups I have looked at seem to get very political (and in my opinion sometimes fanatic) very quickly.I was interested to read your bio, too. Your experience as a recording artist and composer is really, really impressive.Have a great time in Europe!All best wishes,JoscelynÂmeowmacka@yahoo.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 28 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4636/1/E-Apartments-for-sale-in-Dubrovnik-Croatia.html ÂHello,My name is Tony (Antun) Kristovich and I am a "povratnik" fromCalifornia living in Dubrovnik now. After years of effort, my wife and Ihave finally succeeded in starting a business here in Dubrovnik. Ourbusiness' name is TRIUMF doo and our first endeavor is an apartment buildinghere in Dubrovnik. The apartment building is currently under constructionand we are in the process of selling the apartments. Since the wholebuilding is "American" style, we think that the Croatian diaspora(especially those from the Dubrovnik area) would be very interested in theseapartments.For more information: www.dubrovnik-online.com/triumfÂor clik on the photo.Or call us: + 385 20 420-224Thank you,Antun Kristovictriumf@dubrovnik-online.comÂmamaitatabb9@yahoo.comÂTriumf doo letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 23 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4637/1/E-Looking-for-afordable-accomodations-in-the-USA.html ÂU potrazi za prihvatljivim smjestajemÂLooking for affordable accommodations in the USA(English version at the end)Postovana gospodo,lijepo Vas molim za nekoliko informacija. Zovem se Zlatko Greguric, studentsam financija i informatike na Sveucilistu u Zagrebu. Ovo ljeto provest cu uSADu, radeci i putujuci vecinom po zapadnoj obali. Imam studentsku J-1 vizukoja mi dozvoljava legalan rad, a najprije cu raditi u Montani gdje vec imamposao. Medutim, svakako zelim proputovati i ostale drzave, a to ovisi o tomehocu li naci odgovarajuci smjestaj. Buduci da ce smjestaj biti ipak najvecitrosak, odlucio sam unaprijed potraziti neki pristojan i jeftin smjestaj, anakon toga i posao u tom podrucju.ÂLijepo Vas molim za pomoc - informacije ili savjet: kako bih mogao pronacineki jeftini smjestaj za dvije osobe (sa mnom putuje i moja djevojka, takoderstudent) u bilo kojoj drzavi tijekom ovog ljeta? Dakle, trazim smjestaj za 20-60dana (ne znam jos tocno) tijekom kolovoza (August) i rujna (September).Svaki savjet je vise no dobrodosao. Velika hvala unaprijed! Lijep pozdrav izZagreba.S osobitim stovanjem,Zlatko GreguricÂzgregur@net.hrÂDear Sir or MadamI kindly ask you for a few information. My name is Zlatko Greguric, I am astudent of finance and computer science on University of Zagreb. I willspend this summer in the USA, by working and traveling mostly on the westcoast. I have a student J-1 visa that allows me to work legally, and for startI will work in Montana where I already got a job. But, I definitely want tosee and travel through other states as well, but that depends on finding appropriateaccommodation. Considering that housing is the greatest cost, I decided to lookfor some decent and cheap accommodation in advance,and afterwards to find a job in that areaÂI kindly ask you for help information or advice: where/how could I findsome cheap accommodation for two persons (my girlfriend is traveling withme, she's also a student) in any state this summer? So, I'm looking foran accommodation for 20-60 days (I'm not sure yet) in August and September.And advice is more than welcomed. Thank you very much! Nice greetings fromZagreb.Yours faithfully,Zlatko GreguricÂzgregur@net.hr letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 22 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4638/1/E-City-maps-of-Vukovar-Djakovo-Osijek-needed.html ÂLooking for city maps of Osijek, Djakovo, andVukovar.Hi Nenad--Thanks for your continued hard work in keeping the CROWN home-page one of theÂmost interesting and eclectic on the Web. I so enjoy reading it!ÂThanks for the recommendation of Tony Fabijancic's travel book about Croatia.ÂI have already ordered one from amazon.com. There are so few good books ofÂthat sort about Croatia and neighboring countries. I am jumping at theÂchance to read a new one. Have you heard of "Eyewitness Travel Guides:ÂCroatia,"? It's a beautiful travel guide with full-color photos,Âintroduction to the history and culture of Croatia, touring information aboutÂCroatia by area, traveler's needs when traveling there, and "survivalÂguide." It was published just this year by Dorling Kindersley, Ltd., (DKÂPublishing) in England. I picked one up at my local Barnes & NobleÂbookseller. I love it! It brings out all the beauty of Croatia in anÂeasy-to-use book for first time or repeat travelers. It has wonderful tipsÂon what to see in many cities, shopping, eating, culture, etc. Your readersÂwould enjoy it.May I ask you a small favor? Do you have any suggestions where I might getÂsome maps of cities in Croatia besides the usual tourist ones (Zagreb, Split,ÂDubrovnik)? I am looking for city maps of Osijek, Djakovo, andVukovar, ifÂyou know of any website or store that might sell them. I have country mapsÂof Croatia in English and German, but they focus on the highways that connectÂthe cities and not the cities themselves. Let me know if you have any ideas.Thanks again for your hard work on the CROWN web-site.Svako dobro,Diane MahoneyÂDianemmahoney@aol.comÂÂOp-edPlease contact Diane, if you have an access tot he maps or ifyou know the Internet address for the same.NBNenad--Thanks so much for your help. The towns I want are relatively "obscure" in the grand scheme of touring and tourism, I guess! But there has to be a place, in English or Hrvatski, where I could find something. Isn't that the beauty of the "world wide web"? I don't care if the website is in Hrvatski; it would be good practice for me in my fledgling study of the language to find something there! And street names are the same or close whatever the language.I am writing this at work and don't have access to the book I told you about.ÂI know there isn't one author--it's put together by what looks to me like a group of Italians who produced it and took the photos. But it's obviously aimed at a British audience since it's written entirely in English. One thing I like best about it is how current it is. It refers to war damage and problems in some regions of Croatia, of course, but really highlights the positive aspects of Croatian culture and the places for tourists to visit everywhere, even Eastern Slavonija and Vukovar (the city museum apparently is re-opened now).My other tour books were written two or three years ago and are outdated for some parts of Croatia now. They tend to say, "stay away from this or that region--war damage and land mines!" That is NOT the impression Croatia needs to present to the world, especially the tourism sector. It's not true, anyway--I was in Vukovar two years ago and yes, there is war damage and there are land mines if you aren't careful, but there is also much rebuilding, and some beautiful sights to see (Bishop Strossmeyer's cathedral in Djakovo immediately comes to mind) in the nearby vicinity. This new book I found emphasizes the latter, to very positive effect.I have to stop and get back to work. Thanks for your prompt response. I do appreciate it.Diane Mahoney letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 18 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4639/1/E-Summer-Sublet-in-Washington-DC.html ÂSummer Sublet in Washington DCSeeking 2 responsible people to sublet a large2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in the heart of DupontCircle. A street-level apartment in a cute brownstone,it is fully furnished with AC plus ceiling fans inevery room, dishwasher, washer/dryer. New kitchen,hardwood floors, high ceilings, fireplace with gorgeousmirror. Next to Dupont Circle Metro, Safeway, postoffice, drugstore, artsy movie theater, restaurants,bars, dance and yoga studios, gym, and more! A greatdeal for the area at $1900/month (or $950/month perperson). Available for sublet roughly from June 1 toAugust 15 or 31. Dates negotiable. Emailkmilicevic@sais-jhu.edu or call 202-234-0426. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 29 Apr 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4640/1/E-Croatian-Easter--Heart-of-Croatia.html ÂCroatian Easter @ Heart of CroatiaHeart of Croatia would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Mr. John Gornick for inviting us to the Prijatelji Orchestra Concert in Chicago this past Saturday, March 8th, (with special guests the Pennsembles Tamburitza Orchestra of Versailles, PA), where we offered our many Croatian products for sale. This was a wonderful chance to not only showcase our merchandise, but to also be a part of a very beautifully organized event AND meet some great people! Thank you, Mr. Gornick! We appreciate your support!........CROATIAN EASTER @ "Heart of Croatia" GiftsCROATIAN EASTER PRODUCTS are now available at www.croatiagifts.com!*Beautiful, Croatian Hand-Blown, Glass Hand-Painted Easter Eggs (Imported) $9.99*Charming Real (Blown) Hand-Painted Easter Eggs: Bunny, Chick, Rooster, Village Designs (Imported) $7.99*Adorable Croatian Easter Bunny $10*Lovable Easter Bear with Basket of Candy Imported from Croatia $10*Whimsical Spring Celebration Hanging Plaques Angels: $5.99 and Birdhouses: $3.50*Indoor-Outdoor Easter Bunny and Easter Chick Welcome Slates $14.99*Charming Easter Card Assortment 8 cards for $12 or $2 eachÂ*Jelly Bean Easter Bracelets (only 2 left!) $10*Kras Chocolates (check out our new flavors!) tied up with Easter Ribbon 3/$6.50*"Making Povitica" Videotape $15 (sale!)*"The Best of Croatian Cooking" Cookbook (newly revised and endorsed by Goran Visnjic) $24.95Other New Items Available at Heart of Croatia: Beba Bear and Booties Set, Croatian Bibs, Croatian Coffee, Ceramic Magnets, Imported Shawls........all this and MORE!!! Visit us today @ www.croatiagifts.com.Note: Stock is limited and last year's supplies were sold out well in advance of Easter. Shop early to avoid disappointment!Note: If there are Croatian events that you would like to invite us to sell at in your community, please contact us! Call toll free at 1-877-906-8314.Melissa Pintar ObenaufPam Lacko KelleyEmail: obenaufm@alink.comToll Free: 877-906-8314www.croatiagifts.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 12 Mar 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4641/1/E-Families-NEEDED-To-Host-High-School-Students-From-Croatia.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂFamiliesNEEDED To Host High School Students From CroatiaHostfamilies: Pacific Intercultural Exchange is looking for families to hosthigh school students from Korea, Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, Argentina, Croatia,Macedonia, Mexico, Hungary, Brazil, Armenia and Ukraine. Students are between 15and 18. The students are prescreened and speak English. For information aboutthe program, call 1 (800) 894-7633.http://www.trivalleyherald.com/Sto ries/0,1413,86~10671~1174463,00.htmlÂOakland TribuneÂÂÂTri-Valley Herald San Mateo County Times TheArgus Daily Review Marin Independent JournalÂÂÂAlameda Times-Star Vallejo Times-HeraldSnail Mail401 13th StreetOakland, CA 94612Main Switchboard(510) 208-6330Patrick Perron - Online Editor(510) 293-2733pperron@insidebayarea.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 12 Feb 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4642/1/E-Easy-Rider-Croatian-Style-Houston-TX----Seattle-WA.html ÂEasy Rider, Croatian Style Houston, TX -- Seattle, WAÂÂÂHi,I am writing to let you know about my whereabouts over the next few weeks. I am going on a motorcycle trip that will take me from Texas to Washington in a period of three weeks. The trip starts in Houston, TX (map enclosed) and it will take a place in two legs. On Sun Feb 2nd 2003 in Houston TX, I will pick up a '00 black&chrome Suzuki LC 1500 that I bought (see the photo below), load it with necessary stuff and drive into a sunset. I plan to spend a night in Austin, TX. Next day (Mon, Feb 3) hopefully reach El Paso, TX, and then end the first leg on Tue Feb 4 in Tucson, AZ (while making a stop in Tombstone, AZ. Wouldn't miss OK coral place for millions).In Tucson, AZ I'll remain for 2 weeks, working on a horse ranch, riding and training horses, and on Tue Feb 18 I'll head west toward CA coast, making a stop in Yuma, AZ (famous prison), trying to reach San Diego by nightfall. The next day, Feb 19, I'll drive through Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and overnight in Big Sur. Following morning, Feb 20 is San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa wine countries (hopefully visit the famous Grgich vineyard). I'll try to get as far north that afternoon as possible, for the next day (Feb 21) I'll have a long ride to Salem, OR (500+ miles). After spending a night in Salem, I'll arrive to my new home of Seattle, WA on Feb 22.ÂThe whole trip is 3,000 miles long and it involves riding long straight roads in the SW, windy 1 and 101 in CA and OR, and some major interstates. I'll be sleeping in a tent along the way.If anyone is interested in joining me on some of these legs, we can easily coordinate. I' am hoping to have GPS, CB and a cell phone (+1 617 230 9277) on board.ÂBe well,Bozidarbozidar111@hotmail.comNB. No worries,I'll wear a full face helmet and protective gear ;-)Â****************************************************************************Trip details... 1. Houston TX 0 miles 0 hours Feb 2 2. Austin TX 170 miles 3 hours Feb 2 overnight 3. El Paso TX 630 miles 10 hours Feb 3 overnight 4. Tombstone AZ 300 miles 5 hours Feb 4 5. Tucson AZ 80 miles 2 hours Feb 4-18 overnight 6. Yuma AZ 240 miles 4 hours Feb 18 7. San Diego CA 180 miles 3 hours Feb 18 overnight 8. Los Angeles CA 120 miles 2 hours Feb 19 9. Santa Barbara CA 100 miles 2 hours Feb 19 10. Big Sur CA 200 miles 3 hours Feb 19 overnight 11. San Francisco CA 170 miles 3 hours Feb 20 overnight 12. Sonoma CA 50 miles 1 hour Feb 20 13. Napa CA 20 miles 1 hour Feb 20 14. Salem OR 600 miles 10 hours Feb 21 overnight 15. Seattle WA 180 miles 3 hours Feb 22____________________________________________________ 3,040 miles letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 02 Feb 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4644/1/E-Immigration-Law-Services.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂImmigration Law ServicesThank you for the opportunity to post this letter regarding my immigration law services on your web-site. I am a partner in a law firm in Sacramento, California that defends immigrants before the INS and immigration courts. My office helps people get green cards through family andfiancé petitions, and visas for visitors and students. We also help people with U.S. naturalization applications. We handle deportation defense in the San Francisco immigration courts, and asylum applications at the San Francisco Asylum Office. I have over fifteen years of experience working with immigrants from all over the world.U.S. immigration law has become much more complicated and difficult in the last few years, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. The INS is undergoing tremendous changes as it is absorbed into the new Department of Homeland Security. It can be very helpful to an immigrant to work with someone who knows how to navigate the system. I am available for pre-paid telephone consultation appointments from anywhere in the U.S. for a flat fee of $100.00 for an hour. My firm can handle in-person legal representation of clients who are residing in Northern California.I have had a long-time interest in the history and culture of Southeastern Europe, especially Croatia and Bosnia. Itraveled there in 2001 to visit all of the major cities of Croatia, as well as Sarajevo and Mostar. I plan to return to Croatia in summer 2003. I would like to work with more clients from Croatia and Bosnia. I appreciate your giving me the chance to reach out to them through your web-site.Sincerely,Diane MahoneyMAHONEY & NIKOLENKO1007 7th Street, Suite 616Sacramento, CA 95814phone: 916-448-1866fax: 916-446-9288e-mail: dianemmahoney@aol.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 01 Feb 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4643/1/E-NEEDED-Croatian-anecdotes-facts-journals-letters-etc-WW-I.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂCroatian anecdotes, facts, journals, letters, etc., from World WarOneJosip Novakovich, author of Salvation and Other Disasters, is looking forÂCroatian anecdotes, facts, journals, letters, etc., from World War One, asÂresearch materials for a novel he is working on. He is writing about CroatianÂimmigrants in the States, their work in coal mines, iron mills, factories,Âetc., their reactions to the war, and their experiences in the war both asÂdraftees and volunteers for either side. He welcomes any tidbits ofÂinformation--please send to josipn@yahoo.com. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 01 Feb 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4645/1/E-Free-Professional-tapes-in-Santa-Monica.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂSeveral boxes of Hi-8 DA-88 tapes FREE of charge to anyoneMy name is Steve Gibbons and I work out of a postproduction facility in Santa Monica, California.ÂJust passing this on:Several boxes of Hi-8 DA-88 tapes FREE of charge to anyoneÂwho would be interested in coming to pick them up. They havelabels on them and still need to be degaussed, but they're good,Âprofessional tapes. The company name and number is:Crush Voodoo StompoxÂ310-392-4226Santa Monica, CAAsk for SteveOp-edThis is from a professional source.Nenad Bach letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 29 Jan 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4646/1/E-Dive-Franetovic-tickets-proposal.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂTo all interested Croatians in the New York area!To all interested Croatians in the New York area!A few days ago I posted an announcement about Croatian flutist DiveÂFranetovic who will be playing in Carnegie Hall as part of the IBLAÂFoundation's international competition. The ticket prices were very,Âvery expensive! Since then I have made some telephone calls and may haveÂa solution if we work quickly.Because Dive is a friend and because I called the IBLA Foundation, theyÂsent me a private invitation. On the invitation is a blank forÂdonations. I have been told that I can request any number of tickets forÂhalf price this, for friends and family. I consider any CroatianÂcoming to this concert to be a friend!I will request balcony tickets for $25 (much better!) for as many asÂwould like to come. I need to know who would like to attend this concertÂso that I know what to ask for. There are not many balcony seats (maybeÂ40) in Weill Auditorium, so I am asking interested people to respondÂquickly.If I have promises from people that they want to attend this concert toÂcheer Dive on, I will make the "donation" on my credit card. As soon asÂI have the tickets, you can send a check to me and I will send theÂtickets to you. I trust you all !!!The information again: Dive Franetovic plays on March 3 (a Monday night)Âat Weill Auditorium, which is in Carnegie Hall, at 6:30 p.m. It is herÂfirst trip to America and you will feel so proud! I feel very lucky toÂhave met her and her family!My email is: lordlord@siu.edu . I will wait until January 30 before doinganything.Hvala vam, Suzanne Lord letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 26 Jan 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4647/1/E-Croatia-Uncorked.html Distributed by CroatianWorldÂCafe Europa, LLC is a premier importer and wholesaler of fine Croatian wines in the United States. Founded by Dragica King and Todd R. Verhoeven, Cafe Europa, LLC is here to introduce the history and the art of Croatian wine making as well as support Croatian economy. As we build our portfolio of Croatian wines, we are committed in bringing to the United States only the best Croatian wine industry has to offer.ÂWe are currently offering wines from FeraVino winery situated in the heart of Slavonija, the continental winemaking region of Croatia. FeraVino's state of the art facilities, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, productive vineyards and expert winemaker all contribute to the quality of their wines. You will find that theirGrasevina, Pinot Blanc and Frankovka are exceptional wines every Croatian can be proud of.ÂFor more information please contact Dragica at 617-469-8844 or email us at dragica@c-europa.com. Come and visit us on our web site www.c-europa.comÂor just ask for FeraVino wines at your favorite restaurants and wine stores. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4648/1/E-Authentic-Croatian-Folk-Tale-Needed.html ÂAuthentic Croatian Folk Tale NeededÂI need some help from fellow Croatians. Our school is part of an international program, and as a result each school coordinator has to come up with an authentic folk tale from a specific country. Knowing I was Croatian (and resourceful), my school decided that they would commit to coming with a Croatian folk tale. Of course, they just informed me yesterday and want something quick.The international officials made it clear they don't want a folk tale simply found on the Internet. They want something authentic and from Croatian people. If you know of any, please send them along to me. There must be something you can recall from childhood that is strictly part of the Croatian culture.Thanks,Nancy AndjelichNancyM3292@aol.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Tue, 07 Jan 2003 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4649/1/E-Coupon-Valid-2-More-Days--Heart-of-Croatia.html ÂÂwww.croatiagifts.comREMINDER!!! We ship USPS Priority Mail so there is still time to order!10% Off Coupon Expires December 17th at "Heart of Croatia" Gifts!Offer: 10% offMin. Purchase: $50Expires: 12/17/2002This coupon has unlimited use. Any customer can use it as many times as he/she would like. When placing an order, merely type the coupon code below where asked for, and your discount will automatically be applied. (These coupon codes are only being sent to a limited number of persons.)ztx22wmdgGo to: www.croatiagifts.com to order.New Products*We have 3 dolls that are immediately available with NO wait!*We have new "Santas on Silk" ornaments available at our Specialty Gifts with European Style category!*We now carry designer costume jewelry at discounted prices. Check out our popular and trendy stretch bracelets!*We have 2 new water colors by Miho Simunovic.......Adriatic Garden and Stradun/Dubrovnik.Â*Check out our new Croatian ties with torpedo design motifs!*Check out our many Croatian Christmas products, including "Christmas in Croatia" video; Croatian Santas, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions; Croatian Christmas slates, angel bears, stickers, cards by Marijana, votives, snowmen, card holders, and hand-painted ornaments!*Don't forget about our Croatian scrapbooks and scrapbooking kits, our Croatian blanket-throws, our new "HR" design T-shirts, our new 14k gold and sterling silver grb jewelry, prints by Ivan Generalic and Miho Simunovic, "Croatian Rose" poster by Milena Soree, our Croatian bear collections that speak and/or sing in Croatian, our fabulous Croatian crystal from Samobor, our "Hrvatski Tanac" Kolo Pins, our Croatian village collection, and our instrument magnets, ornaments and pins.Â*We also carry a large selection of Croatian flags, pins, and car decals.Melissa and Pam @ Heart of Croatia Giftswww.croatiagifts.comÂÂobenaufm@alink.comÂToll Free: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 28 Dec 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4650/1/E-Heart-of-Croatia-Announcements.html "Heart of Croatia"Back By Popular Demand!Visit "Heart of Croatia" Gifts to see our beautiful Croatian blanket/throw, designed exclusively for us. We have a limited quantity available, so hurry to order! www.croatiagifts.comAlso back by popular demand are our Christmas cards by renowned artist, Marijana. Visit us at www.croatiagifts.com to order!Hrvatski Tanac (Croatian Dance) Kolo Pin Now AvailableWe are excited to share these wonderful pewter pins with you! Representing the region of Croatia known asPrigorje, these pins were designed especially for "Heart of Croatia" gifts, and are available only through us! www.croatiagifts is where you want to go to see them first-hand.Crystal Brandy Glasses from CroatiaCome see our imported crystal from Croatia......by Kristal Tuk in Samobor. We have crystal brandy glasses available for immediate delivery at very special prices for the pair! Also, this is the final week to place your crystal order with us in time for delivery by Christmas. Visit www.croatiagifts.comÂCroatian Christmas Items AvailableCome see our many unique and distinctive Croatian Christmas gifts at www.croatiagifts.com!!! Santas, votives, snowmen, angels, videos, angel bears who sing "Sretan Ti Bozic," Snow Bears, Christmas slates, Christmas card holders, and much more-------all available at "Heart of Croatia" Gifts!!!Best Regards,Melissa and Pam @ Heart of Croatia Giftswww.croatiagifts.comobenaufm@alink.comÂToll Free: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 18 Nov 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4651/1/E-Hot-air-and-screen-savers.html  HelloCroatian World Net again! The good news is that lifeis middle aged for me these days. So? so, I went off to New Mexicoand took in the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta last month. It is an annualevent in that city. There were 981 hot air balloons of all sizes andshapes. Fortunately, I had a digital camera with me. I noticed there is an artistsection on this website with my name there. Other artists are there, also.ÂNenad suggests, I agree, pictures sometimes tell better stories then words.ÂI have returned as a wiser man who understands a few more things about life anddeeds and what is important, self-respect and empowerment. It is somethingCroatians need a daily dose of. For now my digital photos will speak forme.ÂÂÂÂI shot thephotos, I resized them and I signatured them. I am now in the screensavers business. Thanks Nenad for a caring. It means a lot to methat Âyou were willing to bother and find out and listen. Oh yes, thehigh quality photos are available for cash and business networking. Theyare not free, unless you know how to right click and copy it. Hint, winkand copy!!ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ--Steve RenkoÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂrukav1@yahoo.com  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 04 Nov 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4652/1/E-Heart-of-Croatia-Newsletter.html ÂHEART OF CROATIA www.croatiagifts.comÂNEW! Melissa and Pam at "Heart of Croatia" Gifts invite you to see first-hand the high quality and wonderful workmanship of our many products. Call us at our toll-free number (1-800-906-8314) to schedule a time at our showroom in Granville, Ohio. Or go directly to: www.croatiagifts.com to visit us! Our Lady of Medjugorje VaseHand-Etched Special Edition Vase NOW Immediately Available!To order this vase, go directly to: http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/114/542.htm?277 This beautiful, finely-cut and exquisitely etched vase is now immediately available. It is engraved with Our Lady of Medugorje as she appeared in 1981 to six children, bringing them the message of "Peace" ("Mir"). This lovely engraving on this stately vase also depicts St. James Church in Medjugorje. We have limited quantities of these vases in stock, although we will order more if enough of our customers are interested in purchasing them. We are privileged to offer our customers the opportunity to purchase exquisite, finely-cut crystal from Samobor, Croatia. This is all hand-cut crystal that exceeds industry standards of 24% lead, with a refractive index of above 1545.This high quality crystal comes from Samobor, an enchanting 759-year-old market town close to Zagreb. Samobor is recognized world-wide for its 180-year-old tradition of crystal glass craftsmanship. Although the crystal industry was temporarily halted during the war in Croatia, "Kristal Tuk" has recently begun to produce crystal in Samobor once again. In August, 2001, Pam and Melissa, Proprietors at "Heart of Croatia" Gifts watched in awe as artisans from "Kristal Tuk" hand-cut very fine crystal in their small shop. Each and every piece is specially cut by one of these Master Craftsmen. Andjeo Cuvar (Guardian Angel)"Heart of Croatia" introduces these adorable "Andjeo Cuvar" pins as a way for Croatians to wear their national colors in the form of a Guardian Angel pin. Red and blue stones are imbedded in our gold angel, who is shown off against a tri-colored ribbon. Wear the pin and let your personal Guardian Angel represent your Croatian AND American heritages at the same time. To order this pin, go directly to: http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/128/638.htm?277 Red Grb Neckties Re-Stocked in Time for the Holidays!Imported directly from Croata in Croatia, we are pleased to present to you these beautiful, 100% silk neckties, now available in "Christmas" red just in time for the holidays! Croata neckties are reputably the top quality in the tie industry in the world. Croata neckties come from the Homeland of the Cravats: CROATIA! Authentic Croata ties are packaged in a protective, plastic wrapping, and come with an elegant (gift) tie box which says, "Homeland of the Cravats" on one side and "Domovina Kravata" on the other. The secret behind the popular "Grb" design, (which is found on this handsome Croata tie), comes from the Croatian national coat of arms. The origin of Croatia is tied closely to the East where several nations designate the cardinal points with the corresponding colors: black (north), red (south), white (west), and green, or clear blue (east). In the Croatian coat of arms, historians recognize the ancient southwestern area of Europe known as Croatia. Today this attractive and colourful combination of squares is a worldwide hit in Croatian fashion.ÂWe offer this Croata tie to you in several colors: Silver/Gray (only 1 left), Black/Silver Gray, Christmas Red/Silver Gray, and Navy Blue/Silver GrayÂTo order our ties, go directly to: http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/115/cat115.htm?277 Please visit "Heart of Croatia" Stores on-line at www.croatiagifts.com. We are presently stocking many new Christmas items, and we also carry many other gifts which are unique and special to those who want to preserve their beautiful Croatian traditions. For those who would prefer to order by phone or by mail, we have a toll-free phone number: 1-877-906-8314. Catalogues can also be ordered for $3.00. NEW! You can now see our many products in person at our showroom located in Granville, Ohio. Appointments must be scheduled ahead of time. Call us at 1-877-906-8314. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 21 Oct 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4653/1/E-9-cents-to-call-Croatia-price-Breakthrough.html Â9 cents to call Croatia PriceBreakthrough9 centi minuta razgovora sHrvatskomÂDear All,I am using this system for over a year. Also I tested it with number of people and it works. I will be providing this service in an essence to support the CROWN. It will need a lot of people to use it to make any difference, but it is worth trying.Prices: 9.1 cent per minute for Croatia (calling from USA) 3.3 cents p/m with Western Europe 1.9 cents p/m within the USAThere are no hidden costs or connection fees. Details will be explained to people who are interested.And if you are interested email me at : Amerika111@aol.comÂmy best,Nenad Bach letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 13 Oct 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4654/1/E-Croatian-Christmas-Village-Scene-Collection.html ÂIntroducing: Croatian Village Scene Collection "Heart of Croatia" Gifts is pleased to announce the introduction of the following NEW products to our store! (These items were such hits at the recent Tamburitza Extravaganza in New Orleans that we sold out. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to replenish our stock!) To see the following items, visit us at:http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/87/cat87.htm?409ÂSNOWMEN with Village ScenesOur precious snowmen have winter villages painted on them, sure to remind us of our dear Croatian villages! They are available in 3 styles. Snowmen are approximately 5" in height and sell for $6.99. *The Bell-Ringer! Snowman gleefully announces the beginning of the New Year with "Sretna Nova Godina" (Happy New Year) hand-painted on him. *Snowlady with Gifts of Apples has "Sretan Bozic" ("Merry Christmas!") hand-painted on her. *Skiing Snowman has "Zima" ("Winter") hand-painted on. Rectangular Winter Scene Slates Hang these beautiful rectangular slates, painted with winter village scenes, to welcome guests to your home during the holiday season. Slates measure 12" in length and are 6" high. $14.99 each. Heart-Shaped Winter Scene Slates Hang these adorable heart-shaped slates, painted with winter village scenes, to welcome guests to your home during the holiday season. $11.99 each. Choose from the following options to have hand-painted onto your slate:*Sretan Bozic! (Merry Christmas!)*Dobro Nam Dosli! (Welcome!)*Sretna Nova Godina! (Happy New Year!)*Tiha Noc (Silent Night) Christmas Card/Letter Holders with Village Scenes These winter village scenes, embellished with a bit of tri-colored Croatian ribbon and a snowman wearing a Prigorje hat, are sure to make an impression on visitors during the holiday season. $9.99 each. Choose from the following options to have hand-painted onto your card holder:*Sretan Bozic! (Merry Christmas!)*Tiha Noc (Silent Night)*Zima (Winter)To see the items above, visit us at : http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/87/cat87.htm?409ÂTo visit Heart of Croatia Gifts Home Page, go to: www.croatiagifts.com!ÂClick here to see our NEW! And Stunning Third Edition Croatian Santa!Âhttp://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/87/567.htm?684ÂClick here to see our beautiful "Tiha Noc" Votives!http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/87/626.htm?684ÂClick here to see our adorable "Sretan Ti Bozic" Angel Bear!http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/87/617.htm?684ÂCroatian Grbs:http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/124/cat124.htm?684ÂCroatian KRAS Chocolate:http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/126/615.htm?684ÂCroatian Crystal Slivovica Glasses: http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/125/cat125.htm?684ÂMelissa Pintar Obenauf and Pam Kelley, Proprietors Call to order Toll Free: 877-906-8314 Or visit us at www.croatiagifts.com! letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4655/1/E-Job-Placement-at-MountSinai-New-York-40-46K.html The job pays between $40 to46,000If you know of any Croatians looking for a job, please send this tothem........Presently there is one position available for a person that has an AS or BE degree in electronics from anaccredited program.Experience would be a plus. The job entails repairing & maintainingvarious types of Medical Equipment. A minimum of 1 year commitment is required.The job pays betw 40 to 46K with full medical benefits & a 410K package.Those interested can fax a resume to Joe Bogovic at 212 - 860-3669.joe.bogovic@msnyuhealth.org Thanks - letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 28 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4656/1/E-Croatian-Grb-Jewelry.html ÂCROATIAN GRB JEWELRY NOW AVAILABLE FROM HEART OF CROATIA GIFTS"Heart of Croatia" Gifts is pleased to present high quality, custom-made 14K gold Croatian Grb/Crest charms for our most discerning buyers. Created at the request of our customers, these 2.2g, 14K gold charms are sure to please all those who enjoy owning and wearing fine jewelry. Charms come boxed and ready to give as a gift. Find our fine jewelry at:http://croatiagifts.safeshopper.com/124/cat124.htm?307ÂVisit "Heart of Croatia" Gifts for all your Croatian shopping needs. We carry dolls, Croatian bears, imported ties and crystal, cookbooks, Croatian village collections, tambura pins and magnets, notecards, prints by Ivan Generalic, original art-work by Goran Generalic, and more. Visit us today atwww.croatiagifts.com!ÂMelissa Pintar Obenauf and Pamela Lacko Kelley, proprietorsToll Free: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4657/1/E-Need-a-job-IWPR-is-looking-for-you---Hague-Project-Manager.html  Hague Project ManagerÂÂIWPR is looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage our office in TheHague, reporting from the International Tribunal for former Yugoslavia andthe International Criminal Court. Full details are available at:http://www.iwpr.net/index.pl?top_opportunities.htmlÂWednesday, September 4, 2002ÂOpportunitiesWorking with IWPR to support regional reporting and media development.ÂTitle: Hague Project ManagerÂReports to: Balkans Project ManagerSalary: Subject to Skills & ExperiencePer Diem allowance:Euros 780 PCMÂLimits of authority: Working within IWPR training and editorial policies and systemsÂBased: The Hague, NetherlandsÂTerms: Full-time (initial 3-month contract)ÂFUNCTION:ÂTo manage IWPR office in The Hague, reporting from the International Tribunal for former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court. All material will be published as part of IWPR's leading online publication Tribunal Update.MAIN DUTIES:To continue to work in close collaboration with Mirko Klarin and the SENSE agency on IWPR's Tribunal output.Working closely with the Balkan Project Manager and IWPR's Executive Director to increase the output, impact and outreach of IWPR tribunal project.To follow all trials at the ICTY in cooperation with the Sense Agency. To take material on the tribunal provided by SENSE and from this material produce/write a weekly report/analysis of each trial/case (approx. 600 words each) to be published online as part of IWPR's Tribunal Update.To produce occasional analyses of institutional workings of the tribunal.To coordinate IWPR's ICTY output in cooperation with two Sense agency staff who may contribute their own trial reports/analysis for Tribunal Update.To report on important developments at the newly established ICC.To commission/edit/produce two war crimes - related pieces from former Yugoslavia.To file a timely comprehensive monthly report against goals on all regional project activities including training/editorial outputs, workshops, seminars, travel, logistical and managerial issues, outreach and funding opportunities and dissemination, republication.To file accompanying financial reports and requests for transfers.To monitor courtside developments in the subject field of the project and communicate them to the London-based Project Co-ordinator, in order to determine commissioning of reports. To oversee the commissioning and quality of these articles.Working with tribunal experts and journalists covering the Tribunal to commission occasional pieces from outside experts and to work towards a gradual increase the number of contributors to the tribunal update.To foster and maintain good communicative links with the print-based media community -from senior editors down to junior reporters.To promote IWPR and this project to international organisations where relevant, including potential funders.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Solid knowledge of the workings of ICTY and ICC. PreferredÂExcellent knowledge of current and former Yugoslav politics. PreferredÂExperience in reporting on war crimes issues. PreferredÂTo produce occasional analyses of institutional workings of the tribunal. EssentialÂExcellent Anglo-Saxon writing skills. EssentialÂStrong Demonstrable background in print journalism. EssentialÂKnowledge of Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian language. PreferredÂComputer literate. EssentialÂHTML & Web posting skills. PreferredÂCV should be copied to Alan Davies: alan@iwpr.netÂand Duncan Furey duncan@iwpr.net.Â--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Internships (London)ÂIWPR is offering three internships in our London office.Intern, TrainingThe intern will assist in the development of IWPR's journalism training curricula for several of the 22 countries in which we currently work. Under the direction of IWPR's Training Coordinator, the intern will undertake research, update both printed and online training materials, liaise with trainers in the field, and maintain databases of trainees and materials.The ideal candidate will be a post-graduate student of journalism, media or education, already residing in or near London. Strong computer skills - especially PowerPoint, Word, and the Internet - are essential. The volunteer position is part-time for three months, ideally three days per week. IWPR is able to help with inner London transport costs and small lunch stipend.This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in media development in crisis areas.To apply send a brief CV to Andrew Stroehlein, Training Coordinator: andrew@iwpr.netÂIntern, MonitoringThe intern will assist in the monitoring of IWPR's activities throughout the 22 countries in which we currently work. The intern will create and update both printed and online materials related to IWPR's work in journalism training, media development, human rights and public fora.The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills; knowledge of Excel, Word, HTML and basic photo editing are all essential.The volunteer position is part-time for three months, ideally three days per week. IWPR is able to help with inner London transport costs and small lunch stipend.This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in media development in crisis areas.To apply send a brief CV to Anna McTaggart, Monitoring Coordinator: anna@iwpr.netÂIntern, Website UpdateThe intern will assist in creating and updating of different sections of the website and working on increasing the site traffic.Strong computer skills with good knowledge of HTML are essential.The volunteer position is part-time for minimum of three months, two or three days per week. IWPR is able to help with inner London transport costs and small lunch stipend.To apply send a brief CV to Srdan Pajic, IWPR Web Designer: srdan@iwpr.net Â--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Short & long-term print trainers (Afghanistan)ÂIWPR is looking to recruit senior print trainers to work on our Kabul-based projects to support the development of Afghan media professionalism. Successful applicants will have extensive editorial and field reporting experience, as well as a demonstrable ability to teach and conduct training programmes. Familiarity with basic office management and the capacity to run a small team of Afghan editors and translators is essential.ÂIWPR is currently working in Kabul and engaged in a long-term partnership with Media Action International of Geneva, in support of both journalists working across the state and independent media as well as the faculty of Journalism at Kabul University. Our training aims to produce real-time stories on the political and recovery process for dissemination to both the local and international community.ÂTiming: Rolling hires. Placements will last from three to six months.ÂSalary: dependent on experienceÂMain duties of trainers:Âcommission articles, arrange translations and edit articles under the guidance of IWPR's Afghan Programme Coordinator in London;Âprovide one-on-one training and feedback to journalists through the editorial process;conduct training workshops and seminars on topics related to journalism and the media;Âmanage the local editing and translation process;Âassist in the development of training curricula for local institutions;Âkeep accurate records of all training meetings, editorial assistance and other work, providing weekly reports to the London office;Âdisseminate published materials to the local press;Âmanage the local office, meet reporting deadlines and oversee local budgets.ÂA full terms of reference will be provided to short-listed candidates.ÂTo apply send a brief CV to Training Coordinator Andrew Stroehlein: andrew@iwpr.netÂÂReportingÂIWPR constantly seeks regional contributors to its award-winning Internet reporting services. Our authors are journalists and analysts with substantial expertise in the regions featured in IWPR's output. They provide detailed reporting and balanced analysis in a clear and concise format. We place a special emphasis on working with contributors from the regions we cover, from whom we encourage enquiries. An ability to write well is imperative; an ability to write in English is preferred but not essential.ÂIf you are a regional journalist or analyst interested in contributing to IWPR, send a short letter of enquiry to the Editor outlining your story idea(s) and providing a brief personal background. We do our best to respond to all enquiries but, due to the volume of mail we receive, regret that we may not be able to do so in all instances.ÂResearch, Training & Special ProjectsÂIWPR has a limited capacity to support research projects, training activities and special projects. We emphasise that we are NOT able to help launch new newspapers, magazines and television stations, secure major grants for book projects or perform other miracles. But in some circumstances we may be able to provide assistance or direct collaboration for special projects. We are pleased to receive enquiries and especially keen to hear from regional and international journalists and editors looking to collaborate on joint cross-border and investigative projects. IWPR can also establish links for international journalists seeking to collaborate with regional journalists, or assist those wishing to provide editorial and training support.ÂFor enquiries regarding research and training or other special projects, please send a short letter to the Programmes Director outlining your project idea(s) and providing a brief personal background. Please do accept our apologies in advance if we are unable to respond to your enquiry.ÂSyndicationÂIWPR publications are available for syndication in regional and international press. Special commissions for specific articles or dedicated research may also be possible. Please contact the Managing Editor.ÂEqual OpportunitiesÂIWPR is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, religion or sexual orientation.Â-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IWPR In The MediaÂ"Good war reporting will always find an outlet. The invaluable work of IWPR is already charting the way forward."Robin LustigÂ"IWPR is one of the best places to read original-source reports from strife-ridden, undercovered regions."Â"IWPR is a beacon to our new industry."IWPR "features reports... on events that don't make it into the main-stream press until it's too tragically late. This site is a Nobel Prize waiting to happen."ÂJames WolcottÂIWPR journalist Miroslav Filipovic named European Internet Journalist of the Year."IWPR has been at the vanguard of covering the Kosovo crisis.""(IWPR provides) outstanding coverage ... by reporters on the ground."IWPR is "providing a wealth of information that goes way beyond that on offer from most mainstream news services."IWPR's "news site ... an intelligent collection of breaking reportage (with) standout reporting and analysis."ÂIWPR "provide(s) excellent analysis and background coverage of conflict from reporters in trouble spots."ÂIWPR "coverage of events in Chechnya has been first class."ÂIWPR's site "is up-to-date, rich in information, and easy to use. If you are looking for detailed analysis and commentary on events in the Balkans and the Caucasus region from local reporters, this site is for you."ÂIWPR " uses the power of the internet to give voice to people who live in conflict zones."© Institute for War & Peace ReportingLancaster House, 33 Islington High Street, London N1 9LH, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7713 7130 Fax: +44 (0)20 7713 7140The opinions expressed in IWPR Online are those of the authors and do notnecessarily represent those of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting.ÂRegistered as a charity in the United Kingdom (charity reg. no: 1027201, company reg. no: 2744185) letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 04 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4658/1/EH-Room-in-New-York-to-rent--share-under-15-a-day.html New York bedunder $15a day ?Cura iz Splita treba malu pomoc! A girl from Split needs help!ÂFrom:kjurasin@hotmail.comHi!I will write in English, that way I will know for sure you'll understand me...My name is Karmen, I am 28 yrs old, I am from Split and currently working onÂa cruise ship as a youth counselor. We sail Caribbean's. My contract isÂsoon over and I have no plans to come back. So now is my only chance toÂvisit USA. I decided to go to New York for a month. Of course, I need aÂplace to stay.. I have been surfing Web for weeks...Hotels are far tooÂexpensive for me, hostels don't look like a good idea for such a long stay,Âso I decided that the best thing is to rent a room/bed in someone's home.ÂJust looking for that has been an adventure for itself...I am trying to findÂa cheap, safe and warm place as near as possible to the center of Manhattan.ÂThat way I could save time and money being able to walk to the most sights IÂwant to visit. And as I am planning to see as many Broadway shows as I can,ÂYou can imagine that I will need every saved penny...Anyway, I have been trying to find that perfect room in all sort of ways,Âthis being one of them...I found your addresses at CROLINKS. I feel muchÂsafer asking someone from Croatia for a favor, you know how it is...What I am hoping for is to find a place to live for one month for $15 orÂless per day (rent and everything else included). I don't mind sharing a room,Âbut I'd prefer a female roommate. I already booked a room in a hostel forÂthe first two nights, 08 and 09 of September. I am flying back to Split onÂOctober 08.If you can help me or you know someone else who can, I would be sooooo grateful!!Please email me back even with any little information.Thank you.Karmenkjurasin@hotmail.comÂOp-edI came across many people who visited New York and have the same problem. It would be nice if we (Croatian community of New York) organized - Smjestaj (privremeni)- for Croatians who visit out city. It could be in Astoria, Manhattan or New Jersey. Or have an agreement with the existing facilities that canaccommodate our people. I know it is a major project, but I see it as even beingprofitable for all the parties. We do not know who Karmen is, but in general weshould help our people as much as we can. Is there someone who can take her fora week and see how it works? Hvala.Nenad BachCROWNletters@CroatianWorld.net letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 02 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4659/1/H-Autobusom-po-Hrvatskoj.html ÂDragi Hrvati i ljubitelji Hrvatske,mi smo turistička agencija u Hrvatskoj sa vlastitom flotom visokokvalitetnih turističkih autobusa. Svoj program za 2002/2003. godinu dopunili smo s ponudom za Hrvate u inozemstvu.Kako nam je u interesu da lijepu našu što više približimo svojim sunarodnjacima kreirali smo ovaj program koji bi obuhvaćao vožnju kroz cijelu Hrvatsku u komfornim autobusima, smještaj u hotelima te posjete nacionalnim parkovima, prirodnim i društvenim atraktivnostima te ratom oštećenih područja.Naš program bi prvenstveno bio edukativan te bi uz grupe bila pratnja sa stučnim vodićima.Koncept ovoga programa je zasnovan na želji da Hrvatsku približimo svim našim sunarodnjacima po cijelome svijetu te pogotovo onima koji još nikada nisu bili u Hrvatskoj (onim najmlaðima).Ovim vas pozivamo da nas kontaktirate te da sastavimo program sukladno vašim željama i slobodnim terminima.Unaprijed se zahvaljujemo te se radujemo budućoj suradnji!Srdačan pozdrav iz Hrvatske,Petra MravičićPANTURIST plus d.o.o.poslovnica MAKARSKATel.: 00385 21 678 203Fax: 00385 21 678 205E-mail: pt-plus.makarska@panturist.hrÂWeb: www.panturist.hr letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 01 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4660/1/E-Help-Wanted---Croatian-babysitter-in-Scotts-Valley-CA.html Help Wanted - Scotts Valley, CAÂCroatian babysitterHi,We're looking for a croatian babysitter and would appreciate if you caninclude our ad in the next issue of Croatian Digest. Text follows:Americko-Hrvatska obitelj trazi odgovornu zensku osobu do 35 godinastarosti za cuvanje dviju djevojcica od 3 i 5 godina i obavljanje laksihkucanskih poslova (kuhanje, peglanje). Uvjeti: afinitet i iskustvo u radusa djecom, aktivno znanje engleskog jezika, bez obaveza, nepusacica.Prednost osobama sa pedagoskim obrazovanjem. Pocetak rada: sredina/kraj 9.mjeseca. Rad na godinu dana. Molimo da svoj zivotopis sa iscrpnim opisomdosadasnjeg iskustva posaljete emailom na: marinac@sum.comÂnajkasnije do12.08Marina Cerin-StithSource: letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 11 Aug 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4661/1/E-Announcing-Traditional-Lace-from-the-Island-of-Pag.html  Announcing: Traditional Lace  from the Island of Pag!  During the summer of 1979, Pam Kelley and Melissa Obenaufhad the privilege of living on the island of Pag for a short period of time while they were studying dance andfolklore through the Ljetna Skola Folklora. The idyllic town of Pag with its centuries' oldbuildings, juxtaposed against the azure blue of the Adriatic Sea and the white stone, formed deep andlasting impressions on the two women. They saw many of the women of Pag sitting outsideof their houses, engaged in the art of making lace---exquisite lace which is renownedthroughout the world, lace that has been referred to as comparable to or even better than, thefine lace of Brussels. This "needle lace," which it is also known as, is made on a small, blackcushion with ordinary mending needles. It is always geometrical, and it is always created without adraft or plan, making each piece unique and different, the product of the lace-maker'simagination. Each piece of this lace requires endless hours to make, an unending reserve of patience, akeen eye, and steady hands. Each lace-maker first defines a small circle, and tiny holesare then made that are situated several millimeters apart. The thread is then pulled through each of the littleholes, and 8 thread sticks are then spread diagonally across the pillow. After the base or circle isset, then small circles and triangles (called "mendulice") are created outward from thiscenter. Pag lace is characterized by its firmness; in fact, it seems as if it is starched---and itdoes not lose this firmness upon washing it. Our exquisite lace from the island of Pag is presented underglass against a dark background and is framed, ready to hang. We also include a description of the art of Paglace-making on the back of this framed work of art. Visit us at www.croatiagifts.comÂto find out more about this new item at our webstore! "Heart of Croatia" also has many other fine Croatian products available.Visit us soon!Melissa Pintar Obenaufobenaufm@alink.comwww.croatiagifts.com Toll Free: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 05 Aug 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4663/1/E-Announcing-Traditional-Lace-from-the-Island-of-Pag.html  Announcing: Traditional Lace  from the Island of Pag!  During the summer of 1979, Pam Kelley and Melissa Obenaufhad the privilege of living on the island of Pag for a short period of time while they were studying dance andfolklore through the Ljetna Skola Folklora. The idyllic town of Pag with its centuries' oldbuildings, juxtaposed against the azure blue of the Adriatic Sea and the white stone, formed deep andlasting impressions on the two women. They saw many of the women of Pag sitting outsideof their houses, engaged in the art of making lace---exquisite lace which is renownedthroughout the world, lace that has been referred to as comparable to or even better than, thefine lace of Brussels. This "needle lace," which it is also known as, is made on a small, blackcushion with ordinary mending needles. It is always geometrical, and it is always created without adraft or plan, making each piece unique and different, the product of the lace-maker'simagination. Each piece of this lace requires endless hours to make, an unending reserve of patience, akeen eye, and steady hands. Each lace-maker first defines a small circle, and tiny holesare then made that are situated several millimeters apart. The thread is then pulled through each of the littleholes, and 8 thread sticks are then spread diagonally across the pillow. After the base or circle isset, then small circles and triangles (called "mendulice") are created outward from thiscenter. Pag lace is characterized by its firmness; in fact, it seems as if it is starched---and itdoes not lose this firmness upon washing it. Our exquisite lace from the island of Pag is presented underglass against a dark background and is framed, ready to hang. We also include a description of the art of Paglace-making on the back of this framed work of art. Visit us at www.croatiagifts.comÂto find out more about this new item at our webstore! "Heart of Croatia" also has many other fine Croatian products available.Visit us soon!Melissa Pintar Obenaufobenaufm@alink.comwww.croatiagifts.com Toll Free: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 27 Jul 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4662/1/E-Publish-your-stories.html "CROWN will publish yourstories... no matter how good they are."- Nenad Bach letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sat, 27 Jul 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4664/1/E-OPORTUNITY---Croatian-American-Makes-Film.html Dragi Hrvati,I am reaching out to you with the hope that you willbe able to contribute your many resources and talentstowards a project I am working on.ÂCurrently, I am obtaining my B.F.A in Film andTelevision Production, with an emphasis in Writing andDirecting, and have decided to make a film in Croatiafor my senior project. It will be a short filmsummarizing and highlighting the themes taken from afeature length screenplay I am developing. Adocumentary will subsequently follow the film."A coming of age in the midst of social turbulence,"Cinematographer Mark Parry, on the story.In summary, it is the heartwarming and inspirationaltrue story of a young man's flight from Communismafter World War II. The story is based it off of theevents that occurred in my parent's lives while theywere growing up in Yugoslavia during the 1950's. Itrace my father's incredible, painstaking journey tofreedom, from his early childhood in Croatia throughhis eventual teenage escape to Italy and ultimatelyAmerica, where the recent familiar events of the early1990's are revisited. Courage, faith, and anoverwhelming desire for freedom in the face ofdespair; these are the tokens of this moving saga andcelebration of culture, democracy, and human rights.ÂSpecifically, I am looking for contacts within theindustry that may be able to offer support in variousaspects of the production, such as period research forset and costume design, and a Croatian historian tocheck the script for accuracy.ÂI will be casting Croatian actors in Croatia for thescenes that will be filmed in Croatia, and I will castCroatians/Croatian Americans in America for the scenesthat will be shot in California. My lead actor needsto be available for filming in both countries. Also,I will need many extras for a scene to be shot inCalifornia.ÂIf you think you might be able to help out or offerany leads, or if you are simply just interested andwould like to chat, please contact me. I will betraveling abroad at the end of the summer but will domy best to respond to all emails in a timely manner.ÂIn making this film and subsequent documentary, I amattempting to do what Croatians, for centuries, havebeen unable to do in the past. It is time to sharewith the world, not only our stories of trial andsuffering, but also the continued growth of and beliefin our hopes, our dreams, and the magnitude of ourhearts. May peace be with all of you.ÂI am fondly yours,Brenda Brkusiccrofilm2003@yahoo.com letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4665/1/E-Summer-Inter-NEEDED.html NFCA SEEKS SUMMER FELLOWwww.croatianworld.net/NFCAÂThe National Federation of Croatian Americans (NFCA), a national umbrella organization involved in many priority Croatian American projects, seeks a bright and energetic person to work as a summer fellow at its national office in Washington, D.C. Primary responsibilities shall include fundraising activities, administrative work, and general assistance on lobbying efforts. Minimum of thirty hours per week, Benefits include a subsidized apartment in suburban Maryland for $250 per month (car is a must to get to the nearest Metro Station). Compensation consists of salary plus incentive compensation for fundraising results.Requirements are some college education, excellent command of English, telephone, writing and oral communication skills. Knowledge of Croatian helpful but not necessary.This is an exciting opportunity in the nation's capital for a Croatian American interested in politics and public relations.ÂPlease note that US residency or citizenship is required.Please send your resume to the National Federation of Croatian Americans at 1329 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, or send it by fax to 202-331-0050 or by e-mail atNFCAhdq@aol.com. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4666/1/E-Jobs-in-Croatia.html [Croat-Biz-Exchg]ÂTražite bolji posao? Dobro došli na www.moj-posao.net.ÂPregledajte kompletnu bazu oglašenih poslova, pretražite ih prema odredenoj kategoriji ili kljucnoj rijeci. Obratite pozornost na Vruce poslove kojima krajnji rok istice za koji dan, i zavirite u Nove poslove - istaknute u zadnjih tjedan dana.Âhttp://www.moj-posao.net/ letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 17 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4667/1/E-Heart-of-Croatia-Gifts.html NewsletterTopics♥Introducing:Croatian Birthday Bear!!!♥NewCroatian Village Collection Piece: Café!♥Neckties ("Cravat") Imported from Zagreb♥LastChance to Order Samobor Crystal this Month!♥Spring Cleaning: Price Reductions of up to 50% off!♥Graduation, Wedding, and Fund-Raising Ideas♥Special 10% Off Coupon Available!Uniqueand Loveable "Birthday Bear!"ÂWeareÂdelighted to introduce you to the latest addition in our ever-growingCroatian bear selection! Wearing a lace-trimmed whiteÂskirt andÂshawl,thisÂvery Croatian bearÂeven sports a red and white Grbwaistband! This very loveable Birthday Bear sings"Happy Birthday" in Croatian language ("Sretan Rodjendan")whenÂher tummy is squeezed. Even better, if you tell us to whom you want itto sing, WE WILL RECORD IT FOR YOU WITH THAT SPECIAL PERSON'S NAME!! Plus, wewill write that person's nameÂon our gift tag that will beÂattached tothe bear. (We offer two special gift tags, both female and male, each inPrigorje costume!)NewCroatian Village Collection Piece: Café!Wehave made many trips to Croatia, and there is one thing we know for certain: novillage, town, or city is ever complete without its café! Croatians love theircoffee, and one of their very favorite things to do is to meet in theneighborhood "Kafanas" to drink coffee and to talk with friends. We thinkit's a great tradition and we'd like to help preserve this special custom bymaking the Café/Kafana a centerpiece of our Croatian Village Collection. ÂWecan hand-letter any special name you would like on your café building, or wewill write either "café" or "kafana" on the building: tell us which youwould like! See it at www.croatiagifts.com!ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂNeckties: 'Cravat' from CroatiaÂ…Choice "Father's Day"Gifts!And,now, imported directly from CroatainCroatia, we are pleased to present to you beautiful, 100%silkneckties! Croataneckties are reputably the top quality in the tie industry in the world. We arepresenting one of Croata'swonderful designs. Croatanecktiescome from the Homeland of the Cravats: CROATIA!Authentic Croataties are packaged in a protective, plastic wrapping, and come with an elegant(gift) tie box which says, "Homeland of the Cravats" on one side and"Domovina Kravata" on the other. Due to popular demand, we have placed anorder for a large shipment that is due to arrive next week.Visitus at www.croatiagifts.comto order.ÂLastChance to Order Crystal from Samobor for this Month!Ifyou have been thinking about ordering some of the exquisite crystalÂÂfromSamobor, Croatia, this week is the last chance to get in on thismonth's orders. Visit www.croatiagifts.comto see some of our wonderful selections! Visit us often, as we will beintroducing other patterns and ideas for etching onto the crystalÂ…things likethe Croatian "Grb," Zagreb'sSt. Stephen's Cathedral and Old Town will soon be available! ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂSpring Cleaning At Heart of Croatia Gifts! 50%Price ReductionsÂInorder to make room for our new inventory, "Heart of Croatia Gifts" is doingsome spring cleaning! Visit our category entitled, "SpringCleaning" at www.croatiagifts.com,to see many products we are selling at substantial discounts---some products areas much as 50% off of the original prices!ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ*Graduations, Weddings, and Fund-RaisingIdeas*ÂHeartof Croatia Giftsoffers many possibilities for those special (Croatian) graduates, and for thosespecial (Croatian) brides and grooms-to-be! You may want to consider musicalinstrument pins or framed instruments for those Junior Tamburitzan graduates,among many other choices. Or, may we suggest a beautiful tablecloth or acookbook for a unique wedding gift? We have many categories to browse in thatoffer a wide variety of Croatian gifts choices that are both practical andbeautiful. Many of these items are ONLY available at Heartof Croatia Gifts, www.croatiagifts.com.Weknow that many Junior Groups will be traveling to Toronto this summer toparticipate in the wonderful convention being held there. We also realize thatmany of these groups will need to raise funds in order to get there. Visit ourspecial FUNDRAISINGIDEAS CATEGORY tosee some very special gift items at knock-down prices that can help your groupto raise significant income! You may want to consider our American-Croatian andCanadian-Croatian flag pins, as well as our instrument pins and magnets! www.croatiagifts.com.ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ10 % Off Coupon AvailableWeat "Heart of Croatia" Gifts are offering you, our valued customers, a 10%off coupon for purchases of $25 or more. This coupon has unlimited use, meaningyou can return as many times as you would like within the next month and receive10% off each time you shop with us! This coupon expires on June 7th.To use your coupon, you must type in: znxzg68kp whenever you order sothat 10 % will automatically be deducted from your total expenditures. Thank youfor shopping at Heart of Croatia Gifts!MelissaPintar Obenaufobenaufm@alink.comÂwww.croatiagifts.comÂÂTollFree: 877-906-8314 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 27 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4669/1/E-Job-Opening--MANAGING-EDITOR---ST-LOUIS-REVIEW.html ÂAttention again, Croatian-Americans...ÂJOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTMANAGING EDITOR - ST. LOUIS REVIEWThe Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Managing Editor of the St. LouisÂReview. The Review is the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese.ÂIt is published weekly. The position has complete responsibility forÂreporting and the editorial department, general make-up of the newspaper,Âproduction, printing, and distribution. The position reports to the EditorÂand works closely with the Archbishop of St. Louis. Individual must be aÂpracticing Catholic, with a strong knowledge of and fidelity to theÂMagisterium and who is supportive of the priorities of the local Ordinary.ÂIndividual should have an advanced degree in Journalism or a related subjectÂand have considerable experience with an appropriate Catholic publication.ÂSalary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials.ÂInterested parties should forward their resume with cover letter to ManagingÂDirector - Human Resources, #20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119.FAX 314-792-7541 e-mail (preferred): humanresources@archstl.org.ÂBest regards in The Lord,Fr. C. JohnFr. CJ McCloskey IIIDirector, Catholic Information CenterSuite 1751501 K St., NWÂWashington, DC 20005-1401http://www.catholicity.com/mccloskey/Âhttp://www.cicdc.orgÂw. tel. 202-783-2062w. fax. 202-783-6667Orders: 1- 888- 574-3339h. tel. 202-207-1184h. fax 202-328-0621 letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 12 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4668/1/E-Job-Opening-SUPERVISORY-ATTORNEY-100K.html Please disseminate to Croatian-American community.ÂUSAJOBS Control No. ID6984&nbspFOÂwww.USAJOBS.opm.gov DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMERCE, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Vacancy Announcement Number: OGC-02-06ÂOpening Date: 05/10/2002ÂClosing Date: 05/31/2002 Position: SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (INTERNATIONAL) GS-0905-15/15 Salary: $92,060 - $119,682 per year Promotion Potential: GS-15 Duty Location: 1 vacancy at Washington Metro Are, DC WHO MAY APPLY: Open to all qualified persons. Relocation expenses will not be paid. The Commerce Department provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Executive Officer at (202) 482-0490. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. MAJOR DUTIES: The Office of the Chief Counsel for Commercial Law Development is seeking applications for a supervisory attorney to lead a technical assistance program promoting regional economic integration in Southeast Europe. (Current salary range for GS-15 is $92,060-$119,682, depending on experience.) The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) provides training and consultative services to lawmakers, regulators, judges, educators and business leaders. The Southeast Europe program requires close coordination with USAID, the US Department of State, the Office of the US Trade Representative and other federal agencies, as well as our regional host governments. This senior attorney will lead a team of attorneys, international program specialists and administrative support staff located in Washington and in Croatia. The position requires frequent travel in Southeast Europe; trips frequently are for two weeks at a time. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. U.S. citizenship, bar membership (any jurisdiction) and ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance are required. Employment offers are conditioned on satisfactory completion of security clearance requirements. The position requires frequent travel in Southeast Europe; trips frequently are for two weeks at a time. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED We are seeking attorneys with at least 10 years of experience in related fields, including at least 5 years of experience in Eastern European trade, law or economic policy matters and at least 5 years of experience with technical assistance, preferably working with USAID. The ideal candidate also will have experience operating under US government policies and procedures, participating in inter-agency coordination processes, supervising professional and support staff and forming and executing both technical assistance strategies and operational budgets. BASIS OF RATING: As stated elsewhere in this announcement. PAY, BENEFITS, AND WORK SCHEDULE: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. OTHER INFORMATION: This position is in the excepted service. It is excluded from provisions of the career transition assistance program. HOW TO APPLY: You may apply by submitting a Resume or an "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (OF-612) for this vacancy announcement. Resumes must include the following information (in addition to specific information requested elsewhere in this vacancy announcement): announcement number, veteran's preference, and social security number. Applications should include all experience, education, training, self-development, awards, commendations, outside activities, or other information relevant to the announced vacancy. Interested persons should send a resume and cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position either by mail or by e-mail. Current and recent Government employees also should submit their most recent performance appraisal. E-mail applications should be submitted electronically to:ÂOGCExecutiveOffice@doc.gov. If submitting an application electronically, please be sure to reference the vacancy announcement number in the subject line in order to ensure that the application is sent to the correct hiring office. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. For additional information about this position please contact: EXECUTIVE OFFICER 202-482-0490 Submit your application package to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL 14TH AND CONSTITUTION AVE. N.W ROOM 5875 WASHINGTON, DC 20230 The Commerce Department does not condone or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Sun, 12 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4671/1/E-Novalja-apartment-summer-2002.html ÂContact: VilaDionizija@aol.comÂGreat Adriatic Vacation in Novalja, on the island of Pag, Link BelowApartmani Vila Dionizija-Novalja, Croatia click ---- Apartment on the Beach !!!!http://www.novalja.com/images/accommodation/direct/severinskunca/index.html letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4670/1/E-Shopping-at-Heart-of-Croatia-Gifts.html  Newsletter Topics ♥ Neckties ("Cravat") Imported from Zagreb ♥ New Photographs of the Dalmatian Coast by Milena Soree ♥ Spring Cleaning: Price Reductions of up to 50% off! ♥ Our Lady of Medugorje Vase from Samobor ♥ Slivovica Glasses Close-Out ♥ Graduation, Wedding, and Fund-Raising Ideas ♥ Special 10% Off Coupon Available! ÂNeckties: 'Cravat' from CroatiaÂ…Choice "Father's Day" Gifts! And, now, imported directly from Croata in Croatia, we are pleased to present to you beautiful, 100% silk neckties! Croata neckties are reputably the top quality in the tie industry in the world. We are presenting just two of Croata's wonderful designs, to determine exactly what our customers are interested in purchasing/wearing. Croata neckties come from the Homeland of the Cravats: CROATIA! Authentic Croata ties are packaged in a protective, plastic wrapping, and come with an elegant (gift) tie box which says, "Homeland of the Cravats" on one side and "Domovina Kravata" on the other. We have available at the present time, one tie with a recognizable design from Zagreb; the other ties (4 in all) are designed using the Croatian Grb. We only have a total of 5 of these ties in stock, so naturally our first customers will be our lucky customers. However, we will be adding both inventory and other design choices as time goes on.Visit us at www.croatiagifts.com to order.  Fabulous Photographs by Acclaimed Croatian Artist Milena If you are lucky enough to have traveled to the Croatian Dalmatian Coast, no doubt you have fallen in love with the area. We now present to you the closest thing we have found to actually traveling there. When you view these photographs by acclaimed artist Milena Soree, we guarantee that you will feel as if you had actually stepped through the lens of her camera and onto the beach. You will feel the sun beating down on you, be able to smell the salty sea air, and feel the stones beneath your feet. Look out to the glimmering blue sea and see the stark white line of the mountains carving their designs into the sky, as well as the varying shades of the red-tiled rooftops in seaside towns and villagesÂ…The splendor and magnificence of the Dalmatian Coast is expertly captured by artist Milena Soree in these original photographs. Memories are fleeting, but a photograph has the ability to capture a moment in time that lasts forever. When you purchase one of Soree's photographs, you can actually "own" a bit of the Dalmatian Coast for yourself. Photographs are limited edition and are original. All photographs are matted, signed and numbered by the artist. Order at www.croatiagifts.com.  Spring Cleaning At Heart of Croatia Gifts! 50% Price Reductions In order to make room for our new inventory, "Heart of Croatia Gifts" is doing some spring cleaning! Visit our new category entitled, "Spring Cleaning" at www.croatiagifts.com, to see many products we are selling at substantial discounts---some products are as much as 50% off of the original prices!  Exquisite Our Lady of Medugorje Vase from Samobor A beautiful, finely-cut and exquisitely etched vase is now available to order from Samobor, Croatia. It is engraved with Our Lady of Medugorje as she appeared in 1981 to six children, bringing them the message of "Peace" ("Mir"). This lovely engraving on this stately vase also depicts St. James Church in Medugorje. Visit us at www.croatiagifts.com to order. We are privileged to offer our customers the opportunity to purchase exquisite, finely-cut crystal from Samobor, Croatia. This is all hand-cut crystal that exceeds industry standards of 24% lead, with a refractive index of above 1545.This high quality crystal comes from Samobor, an enchanting 759-year-old market town close to Zagreb. Samobor is recognized world-wide for its 180-year-old tradition of crystal glass craftsmanship. Although the crystal industry was temporarily halted during the war in Croatia, "Kristal Tuk" has recently begun to produce crystal in Samobor once again.  SlivovicaÂGlasses Now Available IMMEDIATELY! We have 5 crystal Slivovica glasses from Kristal Tuk in Samobor that are currently available. These glasses are on CLOSE-OUT and no more (in this style) will be made.www.croatiagifts.com  *Graduations, Weddings, and Fund-Raising Ideas* Heart of Croatia Gifts offers many possibilities for those special (Croatian) graduates, and for those special (Croatian) brides and grooms-to-be! You may want to consider musical instrument pins or framed instruments for those Junior Tamburitzan graduates, among many other choices. Or, may we suggest a beautiful tablecloth or a cookbook for a unique wedding gift? We have many categories to browse in that offer a wide variety of Croatian gifts choices that are both practical and beautiful. Many of these items are ONLY available at Heart of Croatia Gifts, www.croatiagifts.com. We know that many Junior Groups will be traveling to Toronto this summer to participate in the wonderful convention being held there. We also realize that many of these groups will need to raise funds in order to get there. Visit our special FUNDRAISING IDEAS CATEGORY to see some very special gift items at knock-down prices that can help your group to raise significant income! You may want to consider our American-Croatian and Canadian-Croatian flag pins, as well as our instrument pins and magnets! www.croatiagifts.com.  10 % Off Coupon Available We at "Heart of Croatia" Gifts are offering you, our valued customers, a 10% off coupon for purchases of $25 or more. This coupon has unlimited use, meaning you can return as many times as you would like within the next month and receive 10% off each time you shop with us! This coupon expires on June 7th. To use your coupon, you must type: znxzg68kp whenever you order so that 10 % will automatically be deducted from your total expenditures. Thank you for shopping at Heart of Croatia Gifts! Melissa Pintar Obenauf www.croatiagifts.com obenaufm@alink.com Toll Free: 877-906-8314 ~We take Discover, MasterCard, Visa, as well as personal checks and money orders~  letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 08 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4672/1/E-Host-a-Croatian-College-Student.html ÂÂAbout 6 months ago, I began working with Dr. Matko Marusic of theUniversity of Zagreb to assist Croatian high school students who wishto spend 2 to 4 weeks visiting the U.S. In fact, we established abasic web page: http://croatianstudents.cjb.net. These visits havebeen extremely rewarding for both students and host families.Recently, Dr. Marusic contacted me regarding a Croatian collegestudent, Tihomir Matecevic, who would like to spend a month livingwith a U.S. family this summer. Although his English is weak, he iseager to learn. He comes from a relatively poor family in Slavonia,and now lives in Zagreb where he studies Physics. He is able to payfor his airline ticket, but is understandably short on cash and wouldlike to earn his keep and a little pocket money while here. Perhapsthe ideal situation would be a family who could use help around thehouse caring for children or the elderly or with general housework oryard work.If you or someone you know is interested in hosting Tihomir or insimply learning more, please contact me at joe_misurac@bigfoot.com.Please pass this message on to others as well. Hvala vam. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Fri, 03 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4674/1/H-Hrvatsko-Slovo---Internet-izdanje-br-366.html Âhttp://www.hkz.hr/Hslovo.htmHRVATSKO SLOVO (Internet izdanje) u broju 366 od 26. travnja 2002. donosi:***ZA VAS SMO IZDVOJILIUVODNIKBenjamin TolicSloga na kusnjiRAZGOVORVesna KljajicDR. IVO SANADER: Krecemo u kampanju za parlamentarne izboreMEDIJSKI JADMihovil DonatNehoticna istina i hotimicna lazJakov GumzejAntihrvatski mit o Jasenovcu jos zivHRVATSKA RASKRIZJAZoran VukmanRavnoteza snaga?Zoran VukmanEuropskoj uniji danas se dogadja francuski Vojislav SeseljZvonimir KuharSoros opet vratio komuniste u MadjarskuGOST KOMENTATOR HRVATSKOGA SLOVACarl Gustaf StröhmKriza suvremena politikeStjepan SulekMediji u sluzbi nove kolonizacijeEduard BabicHrvatska Republika u BiH?RAZGOVORAnto MarincicDON MIRKO BARBARIC: Vjerujem u katolicku mladez u ZepcuRAZGOVORMira CuricIVICA ANTOLCIC: Posavina je pleter mog zivotaOD PETKA DO PETKAVesna KljajicMiseviOKRUGLI STOL O POSTTRAUMATSKOM STRESOM POREMECAJUGordana DujicJe li patnja hrvatskih branitelja imala smisla?SVE JE VISE PRIJEDLOGA ZA NOVI UPRAVNO-PROSTORNI USTROJ REPUBLIKE HRVATSKEÂ(2)Radovan PavicPrijedlog Milana Djukica o srpskim kantonima / Djukic bi vratio "SAO Krajinu"KARTE NA STOLSemini Loncar, Branko Zmajevic, Marta Vidakovic-Mukic, Ivica Pancic, Wolfgang PetritschCRVENA OLOVKAOSVRTIC -CIRKUSANT U SABORUVIJESTI - Vlado SimencJEKAVIC TJEDNADUDEK IMA RIJECPOZIV pretplatnicima, podupirateljima, darovateljimaDARUJTE PRETPLATU POTREBNIM HRVATSKIM USTANOVAMA U B-H,ÂBOKI KOTORSKOJ, BACKOJZAHVALJUJEMOpretplatnicima, podupirateljima, darovateljima*********Cijenjenim citateljima Hrvatskoga slovana internetskim stranicamahttp://www.hkz.hrCijenjeni citatelji,zahvaljujemo na Vasem interesu i paznji kojom pratite tekstove koje objavljujemo naÂinternetskim stranicama http://www.hkz.hr tjednika za kulturu i kulturnu politiku Hrvatsko slovo.Obveza nam je obavijestiti Vas da u razdoblju od do nismo bili u mogucnosti objavljivatiÂtekstove iz Hrvatskoga slova na nasim internetskim stranicama, zbog prilicno nepovoljnih financijskih prilika u kojima se Hrvatsko slovoÂnalazi.Zahvaljujuci dobroti i pomoci nasih postovanih citatelja I. V. iz SAD-a i M. B. iz Australije,Âponovno smo u mogucnosti objavljivatitekstove na internetu.Duzni smo zamoliti sve nase citatelje internetskih stranica Hrvatskoga slova, da pomognu iÂomoguce daljnje objavljivanje na internetu svojim novcanim prilozima, u najmanjem iznosu od 50 kuna, 10 EURA ili 20 USD.Nadamo se da cete razumjeti nase potrebe, i zajednicki interes u kontinuiranom objavljivanju iÂpracenju Hrvatskoga slova na internetu.Vase uplate za Republiku Hrvatsku, Bosnu i Hercegovinu, Boku Kotorsku, Kosovo, Banat i BackuÂmolimo doznacite cekom ili na ziro racun:HKZ-HRVATSKO SLOVO d.o.o. 23400009-1100149615.Devizne su uplate moguce cekom ili na devizni racun:HKZ-HRVATSKO SLOVO d.o.o. 2500-9982800-575186,Privredna banka d.d., Zagreb, Hrvatska.Obratili smo Vam se s povjerenjem i nadamo se da ga ne cete iznevjeriti.Hrvatsko slovo ce, od sada i uz Vasu pomoc, i dalje izlaziti svakog petka!Hrvatsko slovo Vas ne ce iznevjeriti! letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 01 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4673/1/E-Croatian-American-Times-Newspaper.html ÂCROATIAN AMERICAN TIMES NEWSPAPERCroatian American Times (Cro-AT) is the only WEEKLY INDEPENDENT newspaper in North America that serves Croatian Americans. The Times is bilingual, being published in Croatian and English, and international in scope. Daily contact is maintained with journalist and reporters in Croatia and America. Circulation to Croatia is 5000 weekly. Cro-AT is published with the intention to provide business, cultural and social information and news to the American and Croatian community. It provides business and trade opportunities for Americans, Croatian Americans and Croatians in Croatia. Cro-AT reports on all historic, social, benevolent, church and other activities within the Croatian American community and promotes, thru advertising and articles, Croatian American and Croatian enterprises. Their advertising rates are reasonable and affordable. Subcription is $95.00 per year or $2.50 weekly. Write or call Croatian American Times at 44-37 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11363; Phone 718-819-0401; Fax 718-819-0407; E-MailCroatianAmerican@aol.com. Call or write for a free sample. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Wed, 01 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4675/1/E-English-Teacher-needed-in-Croatia.html ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂEnglish Teacher - CroatiaNIKA Foreign Language SchoolContact Information: Mr. Zoran LoncaricEmail: nika@email.hinet.hrDescription:Start Date: October 1, 2002Our family-owned language school, NIKA, is located in central Croatia, oneÂof Europe's newest countries and also one of its most beautiful. PerhapsÂwe're most famous for our gorgeous, unspoiled coast, and yet there's a lotÂmore here to see: lovely mountains, national parks and historic cities, suchÂas Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb.The school is located in Krizevci, a small medieval town just east of theÂcapital Zagreb. This offers you the advantage of living in a relaxed,Âpeaceful town where you 'll be welcomed with hospitality, and at the sameÂtime the big city is just an hour's train ride away. (You can see a pictureÂof Krizevci at www.krizevci.hr).In addition, many interesting places outside Croatia are within easy reachÂfrom Krizevci: Venice, Budapest, Sarajevo, Austria and Slovenia.ABOUT OUR SCHOOLNIKA was founded in 1992 and now has 350 students learning English, Italian,ÂGerman and French. We are proud of our positive, fun, family-like atmosphereÂand we have an excellent reputation in the community. We offer classes forÂadults, teenagers and young learners, and our staff includes 7 localÂteachers and one native speaker. We keep our classes small, usually aboutÂ5-10 students. We have good resources and a computer for you to use as well.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe contract is for 9 months, from Oct. 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003You will teach approximately 18 45-minute lessons each weekWe hold classes Monday to Saturday, but you won't necessarily work everyÂday. The final schedule will be arranged with the students in lateÂSeptember, and then the final teaching schedule can be set up.You will teach students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and of allÂages from young learners to adults.WHAT WE OFFER A salary of $400 a month, which will allow you to liveÂcomfortably in Krizevci and to travel in the regionA free flat with all utilities paid by the school Free health care andÂdental careThree weeks of paid holidays (at Christmas and Easter) plus various nationalÂholidaysCell phone to use during your stayFull reimbursement for visa costsAccess to the school's computer and the InternetQualification:Native speaker with TEFL certificationBachelor's degreeAt least one year of experienceTeachers under 35 will be given preferenceMORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLYPlease send your CV or resume, a recent picture, and references by May 15 toÂMr. Zoran Loncaric, the school's director, at nika@email.hinet.hr letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 29 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4676/1/E-Job-Programme-Co-ordinator---the-British-Council-APR-29.html  Please note application deadline: Monday 29th AprilÂProgramme Co-ordinator for Balkans Access to Safety, Security andÂJustice ProgrammeÂThe British Council is looking for people to work on a forthcomingÂpotential programme in the Balkans(currently being tendered). We need aÂskilled programme co-ordinator to manage a large SSAJ programmeÂspanning Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, andÂMontenegro. The 3-year programme, funded from the UK Balkans ConflictÂPrevention Fund, has the goal of developing a well functioning justiceÂsystem to reduce the sources of conflict in the region. The aim isÂfor public bodies to implement justice strategies which effectively reduceÂlocal tension and conflict, and prevent crime. The emphasis is onÂaffordable policies which will link all parts of the justice systemÂand address the needs of users; community based justice, policing andÂcrime prevention; and mechanisms for lesson learning across the region.ÂThe Programme Co-ordinator will be required to:Â* provide leadership for the programme and ensure it delivers its outputsÂ* provide regular verbal and written reports to DFID and the Field ManagerÂ* Liase with other projects funded by DFID and international donorsÂ* Co-ordinate programme activityÂ* Identify technical assistance requirementsÂ* Monitor and report on progressÂ* Disseminate knowledge and learning across the regionÂ* Be responsible for financial management and oversightÂThe candidate needs to have:Â* Knowledge of the BalkansÂ* Understanding of DFID Safety, Security and Access to Justice StrategiesÂ* Management experience including change managementÂFor further information please email:ÂJoanne.Speakman@britishcouncil.orgÂApplicants are invited to send CVs and a covering letter highlightingÂtheir experience and suitability.ÂDate for applications: By Monday 29th AprilÂWebsite: www.britishcouncil.org letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4677/1/E-Rental-in-New-York---looking-for-a-two-bedroom.html ÂTwo female medical students are looking for a two-bedroom apartment at areasonable rate in vicinity or on the Upper East Side (or further South)of Manhattan, New York. Move-in anywhere from June 1st to July 1st.Please reply to Nicole_Fabris@nymc.eduThank you,Nicole FabrisPS. I also speak Croatian and Spanish. letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.croatia.org/crown/articles/4678/1/E-Real-Estate---Korcula---old-town.html ÂNenad, I'm looking for some one in Croatia who speaks English and who can help me look at houses to buy in old town Korcula. Ideally, it would be a "shell" that I can renovate to suit. I'll be in Zagreb from May 22-23 and in Korcula on June 3.ÂThanks--EdÂEdward_Damich@ao.uscourts.gov writes:Dear Ed,I am looking for you. Also, because I am getting a lot of real estate questions, we will create a classifieds section with the new design that will bring many homeowners from Croatia in touch with the Croatians around the world. Since French and English are buying properties along the coast, we should put some effort into introduction of old properties that have some meaning to us, that vibrates with collective memory and one that we will take care of as ours and not just another real estate. I had many offers from Croatia to setup an account with them, but I never had a moment to check them out. Reputation is important and the way people deal with their customers. Percentage and material benefit is fine, but work ethics is priority.best,NenadSome samples:KORCULA, centarPoslovno stambena zgrada, pov. 160 m2, prizemlje posl. prostor te I i II katKORCULA 1 center of the townCommercial property (first floor), apartments upstairs. cca 1700 SqFPrice?:ÂKORCULA - Stari grad Stamb. povrsina 150 m2, 100 m od mora,unutrasnjost nedovrsena, P+1, terasaCijena: 77.000 EURKORCULA 2 - Old TownLiving space cca 1600 SqF. 100 yards from the sea. Unfinished interior. Twofloors, terrace.Price: cca $7o,oooÂKORCULA, Stari gradStara kamena kuca, renovirana, balkoni, suncana, cca 120 m2, konobaCijena: 113.000 EURKORCULA 3 - Old TownOld stone house, renovated, balcony, sunny, cca 1300SqF, plus Konoba.Price: cca $100,000ÂPrice cca $55,000ÂCOVE letters@croatia.org (Nenad N. Bach) Thu, 04 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000