Postovani,

prema naputku ministra Primorca saljem Vam posljednju verziju programa Prvog kongresa hrvatskih znanstvenika iz domovine i inozemstva da je detaljno pregledate. Molim da svoje ispravke i prijedloge posaljete najkasnije do ponedjeljka, 8. studenoga 2004.

Voditeljima sekcija: molim da obratite pozornost na Vase titule i institucije kako bismo pravovremeno ispravili ukoliko je nesto pogresno napisano!

Srdacan pozdrav,

Vedrana Skaro, savjetnica u kabinetu

Ministarstvo znanosti, obrazovanja i sporta
Trg hrvatskih velikana 6
10000 Zagreb
tel. 01 4569 001
fax 01 4617 962; 01 4594 213
www.mzos.hr

Zagreb - Vukovar, 15. -19. studenoga 2004.

PROGRAM

Ponedjeljak, 15. studenoga 2004. - Nacionalna i sveučilina knjinica, aula

(Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4)

18.00 Registracija sudionika

19.00 Domjenak dobrodolice

Noćenje u hotelu ''Panorama''

Utorak, 16. studenoga 2004. Hotel Opera, kristalna dvorana

09.00 - 10.00 Otvaranje Kongresa i pozdravne riječi:

 Predsjednik Hrvatskog sabora Vladimir eks

 Predsjednik Vlade Republike Hrvatske dr. sc. Ivo Sanader

 Potpredsjednik Vlade Republike Hrvatske i Ministar zdravstva i socijalne skrbi prof. dr. sc. Andrija Hebrang

 Predsjednik Republike Hrvatske Stjepan Mesić

10.00 - 10.30 Ministar znanosti, obrazovanja i porta doc. dr. sc. Dragan Primorac:

Strategija razvoja znanosti u Hrvatskoj

10.30 - 11.00 Stanka za kavu

Registracija znanstvenih novaka od 8.00 do 11.00 sati u prostorijama Akademije tehničkih znanosti Hrvatske (HATZ), Kačićeva 28.

Paralelno s plenarnim predavanjima, u dvoranama Maksimir, Zrinjevac i Tukanac u hotelu ''Opera'', za svaku sekciju znanstveni novaci imati će prezentaciju postera s međunarodnih skupova.

Plenarne sjednice

11.00 - 12.30 Sekcija Prirodne znanosti, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Radovan Fuchs i voditelji sekcije

- Prof. dr. sc. Davor Pavuna, TheSwiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland

- Akademik Vladimir Paar, Sveučilite u Zagrebu, Prirodoslovno matematički fakultet, Hrvatska

- rasprava

13.00 - 14.00 Objed u hotelu ''Opera''
14.00 - 15.30 Sekcija Tehničke znanosti, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Juraj Boičević i voditelji sekcije

- Prof. dr. sc. Ivica Crnković, Department of Computer and Engineering Maraldalen University, Sweden

- Prof. dr. sc. Darko Stipaničev, Fakultet elektrotehnike, strojarstva i brodogradnje Sveučilita u Splitu, Hrvatska

- rasprava

15.30 16.00 Stanka
16.00 - 17.30 Sekcija Biomedicina i zdravstvo, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Antun Tucak i voditelji sekcije

-Prof. dr. sc. eljko Bonjak, Medical College of Wisconsin, Departments of Anesthesiology and Physiology, USA

- Akademik Daniel Rukavina, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilita u Rijeci, Hrvatska

- rasprava

17.30 18.00 Stanka

18.00 - 19.30 Sekcija Drutvene znanosti, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Slobodan Uzelac i voditelji sekcije

- Prof. dr. sc. Stjepan G. Metrović,University of Texas, Department of Sociology, USA

- Prof. dr. sc. Ivo Josipović, Pravni fakultet Sveučilita u Zagrebu, Hrvatska

- rasprava

19.30 20.30 Gospodarski forum, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Pavo Bariić i voditelji foruma

- Ministar gospodarstva, rada i poduzetnitva Branko Vukelić

- Predsjednik Hrvatske gospodarske komore Nadan Vidoević

- Predstavnici gospodarskog ivota u Hrvatskoj

- rasprava

21.00 Večera u hotelu ''Sheraton''

Noćenje u hotelu ''Panorama''

Srijeda, 17. studenoga 2004. hotel Opera i Gradski muzej Vukovar

08.30 - 10.00 Sekcija Humanističke znanosti, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Mirjana Polić-Bobić i voditelji sekcije

- Akademik Mislav Jeić, Filozofski fakultet Sveučilita u Zagrebu, Hrvatska

- Prof. dr. Vladimir Goss, Filozofski fakultet Sveučilita u Rijeci, Hrvatska

10.00 - 10.30 Stanka

10.30 - 12.00 Sekcija Biotehničke znanosti, moderatori: prof. dr. sc. Matko Maruić i voditelji sekcije

- Prof. dr. sc. Gordana Kralik, Poljoprivredni fakultet Sveučilita Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Hrvatska

- Prof. dr. sc. Stanimir Vuk-Pavlović, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA

Paralelno s plenarnim predavanjima, u dvoranama Maksimir, Zrinjevac i Tukanac u hotelu ''Opera'', za svaku sekciju znanstveni novaci imati će prezentaciju postera s međunarodnih skupova.

Tiskovna konferencija biti će odrana u 12.00 sati u hotelu ''Opera''.

12.00 - 13.00 Objed u hotelu ''Opera''
13.00 - 17.00 Organizirani odlazak autobusima u Vukovar
17.00 - 20.00 Rad po sekcijama i kreiranje zaključaka Kongresa
20.00 Večera u hotelu ''Osijek'' u Osijeku

Noćenje u hotelu ''Osijek'' u Osijeku

Četvrtak, 18. studenoga 2004.

09.00 - 12.00 Svečani mimohod i obilazak Vukovara
13.00 - 15.00 Objed u hotelu ''Kunjevci'' u Vinkovcima
15.00 - 19.00 Izvjeće voditelja sekcija i rasprava

19.00 - 20.00 Donoenje i proglaenje deklaracije, uz nazočnost novinara
20.00 Svečana večera u hotelu ''Kunjevci'' u Vinkovcima

Noćenje u hotelu ''Osijek'' u Osijeku

Petak, 19. studenoga 2004.

9.00 Odlazak sudionika Kongresa iz Osijeka (dolazak u Zagreb predviđen je u 13.00)

Croatians in London Newsletter No. 3 November 2004

Welcome to the third issue of Croatians in London. CIL appears in the first week of every month.

This month: Vanessa Redgrave opens the Croatian Film Festival, and 'Tu' is screened at the London Film Festival. And: Exclusively for CIL - an interview with Cardinal Bozanic, Archbishop of Zagreb during his visit to the UK.

Vanessa Redgrave opens the Croatian Film Festival.

The 'Closer Croatia' Croatian Film Festival, held over 7-10 October at the Riverside studios turned into the most important Croatian cultural event in UK this year, and indeed the world - outside of Croatia itself.

Indeed, the Riverside staff were delighted by the high attendance at the festival. The opening night was sold out as was the last night of the festival.

The festival generated much media coverage, being covered in London's Metro and Time Out. It was featured in Croatia as well, including Croatian Television's main bulletin, Voice of Croatia, Nacional and Hina. There was even some controversy in the Croatian media when invited guest director Antun Vrdoljak did not gain a visa from the British embassy in Zagreb to attend the festival.

Director Dalibor Matanic attended the screening of 'Fine Mrtve Djevojke' (Fine Dead Girls) and answered questions from the audience with the help of Croatian film critic Jurica Heidl.

The last night was highly memorable. The double bill of 'Rondo'/'He Who Sings Means No Harm' was sold out, with many not able to get a ticket. He Who Sings Means No Harm was the undoubted hit of the weekend. Stars Relja Basic and Mirjana Bohanec were in attendance and gave a Q and A at the end. To huge applause, Bohanec broke into song!

The festival was organised by the Croatian Students and Young Professionals Network, with help from the Croatian Embassy. Will there be another one? CIL understands its already being considered.

Tu

Croatian cinema was also represented at the London Film Festival on October 27/8. Two screenings of the film 'Tu' (Here) were screened at the ICA and the National Film Theatre. Director Zrinko Ogresta answered questions at the screening CIL attended on the 27th.

Exclusive: Interview with Cardinal Josip Bozanic

His Eminence Cardinal Josip Bozanic, Archbishop of Zagreb visited the United Kingdom to attend the assembly of the presidents of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE), in Leeds at the beginning of the month. He also gave a very well attended Croatian mass in London, organised by the Croatian Catholic mission. CIL caught up with him for a few words.

CIL: Tell us something about the conference in Leeds, and Croatia's place in the EU?
Cardinal Bozanic: Croatia has been part of the conference for a long time, since the beginning. It encompasses all the councils in Europe. I testified that Croatia is open to the European Union, especially the youth. Croatia sees in Europe its own future and rejoices in being an EU candidate.

What does his Eminence think of the proposed EU constitution, in relation to the debate over its representation of Christianity?
The document itself has a few elements that refer to Christianity in it. There are many values in it promoted by the gospel such as human dignity. The church is explicitly mentioned and recognises the church as an institution. The church and other religious communities can make agreements with secular authorities. Sections 151 and 152 are especially important, referring to what I just said. However, christian roots are not specifically mentioned. The document has good sides but certain things could be embellished. But the document is done.

How do you find England and London?
This is not my first time in this country. The people are cultured, friendly and open. I respect the culture and history of England.

Do you have a message for Croats in England?
For young people, I wish all the best in their studies and education. Those who are specialists and return to Croatia will be an asset for the country.

CIL thanks Father Berisic at the Croatian Catholic Mission for making the interview possible.

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Useful Information

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ambassador: Josip Paro
Address: 21 Conway Street, London W1T 6BN
Tel No: 020 7387 2022
Fax No: 020 7387 0310
Email: croemb.london@mvp.hr

Consular Dept:
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Working hours: Monday - Friday 9.00-17.00
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Email: info@csypn.org.uk
Address: PO Box 36126, London SW7 2RH

Croatian Catholic Mission
Father Drago Berisic, 17 Boutflower Road, SW11
Tel: 020 7223 3530

Sunday service at 4 pm:
Church of Sacred Heart, Horseferry Road, SW1P 2EF

http://www.easycroatian.com/newsletter/newsletter3.php

Croatian owned horse Diva's double makes Cup history

Croatian Owned horse becomes the first mare to win the Melbourne Cup twice in its 143-year history in the race that stops a nation.

Diva's double makes Cup history
November 2, 2004 - 3:16PM
Makybe Diva has made history, winning her second consecutive Melbourne Cup.
The mare ridden again by Glen Boss and trained by Lee Freedman, stormed home on the inside in the final straight to snatch the race from Vinnie Roe. In wet, squally conditions, the two giants of the race battled it out to the end, with Zazzman coming in third in the $4.5 million race. Makybe Diva, originally trained by David Hall before being taken over by Lee Freedman, also won the race last year.
Speaking after the race, Boss said he wasn't a legend - the legend was Makybe Diva.
"I'm just the lucky bastard who's sitting on her back."
Clearly emotional, the star jockey is normally one to joke and shrug off the pressure but he said he was feeling it this time. "That was just amazing. I've never felt anything like that before.
"...When I got within 600m she just moved inside them and I was in a little world of my own; it was a walk in the park."
The mare gets her name from the first two letters of the women who work in the owners' office: Marie, Kylie, Belinda, Diane and Vanessa.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Makybe-Diva-makes-it-a-double/2004/11/02/1099362129601.html

Op-ed:

More on Croatian Diva coming soon. Thank you Robert Brizar.

Nenad Bach

Laughter is best defense against bungling robber

ZAGREB,Croatia (AP) -- A bank clerk didn't need a weapon to ward off a would-be robber. When the masked man pulled out a gun, she just laughed in his face.

The suspect was so humiliated he ran away.

The bungled holdup occurred Thursday at a small bank on Zagreb's main square, police said.

The 31-year-old clerk, identified only as Martina S., "laughed aloud" at the threat from the bandit because she knew she was protected by a bulletproof glass, said Gordana Vulama, a police spokeswoman.

http://www.themonroetimes.com/01016rob.htm

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=6521185

Zagreb Guitar Quartet mesmerizes audience in India

Croatian troupe regales audience in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: Music not only transcends languages and borders but also helps in unifying people belonging to different race and culture.

A classic example to this may be the rendition by a guitar troupe from Croatia at the temple town of Orissa.

The performances by the Zagreb Guitar Quartet mesmerized the audiences. Apart from the traditional Croatian folk numbers, compositions by 17th century German maestro Johann Sebastian Bach and Spanish Gypsy music were widely appreciated by the assembled spectators.

Though the music was incomprehensible to almost everybody in the audience, yet it strummed many a strings several hearts

The artists themselves were very much touched by the warmth and receptiveness of the audience.

" I liked very much the audience. I think they liked our music and we felt their energy," said Milita, one of the artists.

Officials are also very pleased at the increasing cultural exchange taking place and are of the opinion that such exchanges will encourage local tourists to perform abroad as well.

" This is cultural exchange. Orissa is very rich in art and culture. The Indian council of cultural relation and the department of culture Orissa government jointly organised this. The troupe is from abroad and the people of Orissa should enjoy the benefits. It will encourage our artists," said Damodar Rout, Culture Minister. (ANI)

http://www.teamindia.net/index.php?action=fullnews&id=30258

Angela Courtney Brkic in Chicago on November 11, 2004

Hi Nenad and CROWN subscribers!

I wanted to let Chicago-area Croatians know that I'm doing a reading in the
windy city next Thursday, November 11, at 7:30 PM. The location is Women and
Children First Bookstore at 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Those interested can find more information on the store's website:

http://womenchildren.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=285809

And, for more information about the book and reviews, please look on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0374207747/qid=1099499243/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-8099204-6192847?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Many thanks to those of you from Chicago who have sent me supportive e-mails
and messages.

Best wishes...i sve najbolje!

Angela Brkic

Contact: cabrkic@hotmail.com

Croatia to step up cooperation with China: PM

ZAGREB, Oct. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Croatia's Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said here Wednesday his country is willing to step up all-around cooperation with China.

At a meeting with Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Sanader said that he welcomed the exchange of visits by top leaders of the two countries and that he wishes to strengthen and further develop friendship with the CPC.

His government will always stick to the one-China policy, Sanader said.

On his part, Liu said China and Croatia have witnessed sound development in political and economic ties.

Liu noted that the two countries share a common view on many important international issues and China will further expand trade with Croatia and push forward bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Liu is currently on a three-nation tour which started in Azerbaijan and will also take him to Romania

www.chinaview.cn

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Croatian's Fine Form Continues

Tamara BOROS, currently the highest ranked European female player

Zhou Xin, Xinhua News Agency, China & Ian Marshall
Photo by: Xin Zhou
XIAOSHAN, Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27 --
Croatias Tamara BOROS, currently the highest ranked European female player on the ITTF Womens World Ranking list, started the first day of play in the Bosideng Multiglory Womens World Cup in Xiaoshen, by beating the reigning European champion, Otilia BADESCU of Romania.

The result undoubtedly gave her confidence for in the evening session of play she beat the player ranked five places higher in than her in the World Rankings, the World number three, NIU Jianfeng of China.

Tamara BOROS ended the opening day's play unbeaten
The result undoubtedly gave her confidence for in the evening session of play she beat the player ranked five places higher in than her in the World Rankings, the World number three, NIU Jianfeng of China.

Winner of the Volkswagen Grand Finals last year and the reigning Asian champion, NIU Jianfeng was beaten in four straight games 11-9, 12-10, 11-4, 11-8; the Croatians powerful topspin play proving the dominant factor.

`I wasn't in my best form but I felt NIU Jianfeng was in an even worse form; it was important that I won the first two games, said BOROS. `I became more confident and started play in a more relaxed way.

`Im in a tough group together with NIU Jianfeng, LAU Sui Fei and Otilia BADESCU, she added. `What I expect in the World Cup is to play step by step and to win point by point. The victory almost guarantees BOROS a place I the quarter-finals whilst for NIU Jianfeng, the runner up last year, the chances of repeat appearance in the second stage have all but evaporated.

NIU Jianfeng lost her first match of the day to Hong Kongs LAU Sui Fei, who in the evening session of play was beaten by Otilia BADESCU, and even if the Chinese star beats Otilia BADESCU her fate relies on the result of the Tamara BOROS versus LAU Sui Fei encounter.

Meanwhile, the Olympic champion recorded her second win of the day beating Singapores LI Jia Wei as did GAO Jun of the USA and Viktoria PAVLOVICH of Belarus; the former beat the Dominican Republics WU Xue whilst the latters defensive skills proved too consistent for Nigerias Funke OSHONAIKE.

http://www.ittf.com/Protour_new/Stories_detail.asp?ID=6550&PT_Title=&s_Year=&

Beacuse blood is thinner than oil - don't vote for our cousin!

"Bush Relatives for Kerry" grew out of a series of conversations that took place between a group of people that have two things in common: they are all related to George Walker Bush, and they are all voting for John Kerry. As the election approaches, we feel it is our responsibility to speak out about why we are voting for John Kerry, and to do our small part to help America heal from the sickness it has suffered since George Bush was appointed President in 2000. We invite you to read our stories, and please, don't vote for our cousin!

http://www.bushrelativesforkerry.com/pages/1/index.htm

BushRelativesForKerry.com urges visitors: "Please, don't vote for our cousin."
The Bush relatives said they've never met the president but disagree with his policies ranging from the war in Iraq to the environment. Bush second cousin and co-creator Sheila House said she doesn't believe the effort is a betrayal. The people behind the Web site are all grandchildren of Mary Bush House, the sister of Prescott Bush, who was the father and grandfather of the two Bush presidents. That makes them second cousins of the president. The Bush campaign hasn't commented.