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V A Ž N A   D O G A Đ A NJ A    —    F E A T U R E   E V E N T S
THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
AND
THE AMERICAN CINEMATEQUE

invite you to
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF ALL NEW FILMS FROM CROATIA
Friday May 16, to Sunday 18, 2008

May 16-18 at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA 90403
The program includes five of the best films produced in Croatia the last two years.
Croatian Cinema Today opens Friday, May 16th 7:30pm

www.newcroatiancinema.com

THE BIG CROWEEKEND 2008
CROATIAN STATEHOOD DAY CELEBRATION
at the CROATIAN CLUB of San Pedro

The Popular 9th Street Party!

FOR MORE INFO, CLICK HERE
ALSO, VISIT: WWW.SOCALACROATS.COM

THE 2nd ANNUAL CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 24, 2008
San Pedro, CA - Field of Dreams


There will be two divisions to participate in:
1st - Competitive
2nd - Recreational
Games will consist of 5 field players and 1 goalie
Teams will play a minimum of 3 games
All games will be played on Saturday

To register and for more information please email before April 15, 2008:
Peter Hazdovac - Adriatic Soccer Club
Email - sphaz00@aol.com

CLICK FOR COMPLETE INFO

N O V O S T I   —  N E W S
 

POČINJE OBNOVA ŠIBENSKE BOLNICE
14.05.2008.  — Ministar zdravstva i socijalne skrbi Darko Milinović obišao je - prema uvjetima rada - vjerojatno najlošiju bolnicu u Hrvatskoj, onu u Šibeniku. Posljednji slučaj koji je uznemirio javnost izvanredno je stanje na Odjelu za uho grlo, nos, koje traje već pet dana. Dogodio se kvar u sustavu tople vode, pa prijeti pojava zaraznih bolesti.
Milinović je najavio da obnova Odjela počinje odmah, a novac će biti osiguran iz državnog proračuna. "Dosadašnje procjene stručnjaka da Odjel može izdržati još godinu dana te plan da se obnovi iduće godine, bile su potpuno krive", smatra Milinović.
Dodao je kako ravnatelj bolnice i šef Odjela za uho, grlo, nos trebaju pripremiti natječaj i osigurati funkcioniranje Odjela dok radovi budu trajali. Projektna dokumentacija izrađena je već prije, a procjenjuje se da će cijeli projekt obnove stajati oko 4, 8 milijuna kuna.
Milinović je iza zatvorenih vrata održao i sastanak s Upravom šibenske bolnice, na kojem je bilo riječi i o izdvajanju bolnice u Kninu iz sastava Opće bolnice Šibensko-kninske županije. Procedura za osnivanje samostalne kninske bolnice, kako je kazao Milinović, već je u tijeku, te bi trebala biti dovršena do 5. kolovoza. Istaknuo je i kako je zadovoljan radom šibenske bolnice u protekla četiri mjeseca te je kazao kako je 80 posto ove bolnice u izvrsnom stanju. hrt.hr

 Šibenska bolnica: voda neispravna, zadržani najteži pacijenti

CELTIC NUDI 5,000.000 EURA ZA VUKOJEVIĆA
Licitacija: Prema našim saznanjima Zdravko Mamić u sutrašnjim će pregovorima tražiti 7,000.000 eura odštete
Jedan od najpopularnijih otočkih klubova, Celtic iz Glasgowa, sutra će u Maksimir poslati službenu ponudu za Ognjena Vukojevića Dinamovog reprezentativca, koji se razvio u jednog od najboljih igrača na poziciji zadnjeg veznog. I u nacionalnoj momčadi figurira kao nasljednik Nike Kovača i vjerojatno će na Europskom prvenstvu dobiti veliku minutažu.
Glavni skaut Celtica Ray Clarke nekoliko puta je gledao Vukojevića i ima o njemu izuzetno mišljenje. Njegovih 15 golova u nacionalnom prvenstvu i golovi u Europi, podigli su mu cijenu i ako će Zdravko Mamić podići “rampu”, Celtic je spreman iskrcati 5,000.000 eura. Prema našim saznanjima, Mamić će startati s cijenom od 7,000.000. iscrpnije ... jutarnji.hr

SLAVEN BILIC I RAWBAU - VATRENO LUDILO

ZA MJESEC DANA POČINJE GRADNJA PELJEŠKOG MOSTA
11.05.2008. ZAGREB — Za najkasnije mjesec i pol dana intenzivirat će se radovi na gradnji pelješkog mosta. Počet će se betonirati ploča upornjaka, prvi stupovi od obale prema moru i ostalo - potvrdio je jučer dr. Jure Radić, direktor Instituta građevinarstva Hrvatske (IGH) i jedan od projektanata mosta, govoreći na tribini “Prometna budućnost hrvatskog juga” u organizaciji Društva Neretvana.
Iako javnost sumnjičavo prati razvoj događaja oko gradnje tog mosta, Radić smatra kako nema mjesta sumnjama. - Da, most se stvarno gradi i to maksimalnim intenzitetom - poručio je Radić te potvrdio i da je novac za gradnju mosta osiguran u proračunu. iscrpnije ... jutarnji.hr

HAMBURG - BREMEN : KUNG FU WIESE vs OLIC

U USPOREDBI S EU SLAVONCI NAJSIROMAŠNIJI HRVATI
Uspoređujući standard građana Europske Unije s onim hrvatskih, prema službenoj statistici, najbližiti europskom bruto društvenom proizvodu su stanovnici sjeverozapadne Hrvatske. Žitelji tog dijela naše zemlje dostižu 53, 58 posto prosječnog bruto društvenog proizvoda građana Europske Unije.
Najsiromašniji su, uspoređuju li se s BDP-om EU građana, žitelji središnje i istočne Hrvatske, koji dosežu tek 31 posto europskog prosjeka.
Nešto boljeg životnog standarda su hrvatski građani uz obalu odnosno jadranskom dijelu Hrvatske, ali još uvijek daleko ispod prosjeka EU-a. Oni ostvaruju tek 39 posto EU bruto društvenog proizvoda, iznio je na današnjoj sjednici Vlade Petar Čobanković, ministar regionalnog razvoja, šumarstva i vodnog gospodarstva. iscrpnije ... vecernji.hr

NOVI DINAMOV STADION: PLAVI VULKAN
Gradnji novog stadiona u Maksimiru na referendumu će se suprotstaviti Plavi vulkan arhitekta Hrvoja Njirića
02.05.2008. ZAGREB — Arhitekt Hrvoje Njirić proglašen je u srijedu pobjednikom natječaja za novi stadion na Kajzerici, koji će se Zagrepčanima za mjesec dana na referendumu ponuditi kao alternativa gradnji novog stadiona u Maksimiru. Ako se građani odluče za Kajzericu, Zagreb će dobiti Plavi vulkan koji će prema mišljenju stručnjaka biti nova ikona Zagreba.
Nakon tjedan dana ocjenjivanja 18 pristiglih radova, stručni se žiri jednoglasno odlučio za
Njirićev rad, koji je po originalnoj formi i jakom arhitektonskom identitetu odmah iskočio od ostalih.
- Njirićev rad izraz je izuzetno moćne arhitekture koja se uzdiže iz tla kao artificijelno vulkansko brdo te na futuristički način zatvara gledalište i stvara neponovljivu i nikad viđenu formu. Ako bude realiziran, postat će novi simbol Zagreba koji će promijeniti siluetu grada koja će u obliku vulkana dominirati njegovom vizurom - rekao je Marijan Hržić, predsjednik žirija. iscrpnije ... jutarnji.hr

PROGRAM SVETOG DUJE: MUKTE OPERA I ROKOVI FILMOVI
26.04.2008. SPLIT — I ove će godine program za Sudamju biti uobičajeno bogat i sadržajan - od vjerskih i sportskih događanja, preko nastupa klapa KUD-ova, otvaranja izložbi, besplatnih kinoprojekcija i kazališnih predstava. No, krenimo redom.
Već u ponedjeljak započinje velemajstorski šahovski turnir “Memorijal don Ivan Cvitanović”, a dan poslije će u Banovini biti upriličen prijam za sve nagrađene nagradama Grada Splita.
Prvi svibanj – Međunarodni praznik rada tradicionalno će se obilježiti prvomajskim urankom na Marjanu, a istog dana navečer u Akvariju na Bačvicama otvorit će se izložba “World Press Photo”, koja ove godine kreće iz Splita.
Ovogodišnja fešta sv. Križa, koja će se slaviti od 2. do 4. svibnja u Varošu, bit će posvećena nedavno preminulom kazališnom kritičaru Anatoliju Kudrjavcevu, a u čast glumačkoj legendi Borisu Dvorniku od 3. do 8. svibnja u kinoteci “Zlatna vrata” besplatno će se moći gledati njegovi filmovi, uz dvije projekcije dnevno. iscrpnije ... slobodnadalmacija.hr

PRODAJU VLASTITOG ZEMLJIŠTA SLUČAJNO OTKRILI NA INTERNETU
25.04.2008. ŠIBENIK — Josip Jaram je na internetu otkrio da 10 tisuća četvornih metara zemlje njegove obitelji prodaje agencija Etruria, a na nju se uknjižio Jerko Antolos
Obitelj Jaram iz Brodarice kod Šibenika obratila se DORH-u i USKOK-u kao, kako kažu, najnovija žrtva nezakonite rabote. Tvrde da je više od deset tisuća kvadrata njihova zemljišta nezakonito prodao zablaćki povratnik iz Amerike Jerko Antolos, čiji se otac Ive, navodno na zasad nepoznat način, davno uspio uknjižiti na Jaramovu djedovinu. Intrigantnu trgovinu otkrio je pukim slučajem Josip Jaram, sin Frane, jednog od navodnih vlasnika otuđene zemlje, krstareći internetom.
Slučajno je naletio na fotografiju s poznatim prizorom što ga je isprovociralo da pogleda detaljnije i saznaje da Etruria, agencija za promet nekretninama iz Zagreba, prodaje njihovu zemlju na Brodarici. Alarmira oca Franu i odmah odu u Zemljišnoknjižni odjel kako bi izvadili vlasničke papire i otkriju da je na njihovoj zemlji uknjižen Ive Antolos, pok. Ive iz Zablaća. O zapanjujućem otkriću informiraju rodbinu koja na istom dijelu po nasljednom pravu ima zemljište koje se prenosilo kod Jaramovih s koljena na koljeno. iscrpnije ... slobodnadalmacija.hr

CROATIAN GUITAR VIRTUOSO TO PERFORM IN CERRITOS
Robert Belinić was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and grew up in the nearby town of Popovača. He began to play the drums at age three, and when he was eight years old he starred in A Tale from Croatia, the first film released in the newly independent Croatia. He began classical guitar studies at the age of 11 in the music school in Kutina and he continued with Ante Čagalj in Zagreb. He graduated from the Leopold Mozart Hochschule für Musik in Augsburg, Germany, where he currently holds an assistantship and is doing postgraduate studies with Franz Halasz.
Acclaimed as “A genius, a poet, a super-sensitive musician,” on sandiego.com, Young Concert Artists will present Croatian guitarist ROBERT BELINIĆ’s New York concerto debut on April 29, 2008 with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Michael Stern, as well as a solo recital in February 2008 at the Morgan Library & Museum. During the 2007-2008 season he also performs at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center (FL), the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
7:30pm (The CCPA is situated in the Cerritos Towne Center), and the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM (Mondavi Center is located on the south east portion of the UC Davis campus).

Robert Belinic

Robert has given recitals in the U.S. at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, La Jolla Music Society, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Western Michigan University, Southwest Missouri State University, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (NY), and has appeared on the Grand Teton (WY) Music Festival’s Medalist Series, the John E. Marlow Guitar Series in Washington, DC, and the Gainesville Pro Musica Concert Series. He has performed as soloist with the Phoenix Symphony, the Paducah (KY) Symphony Orchestra, the Zagreb Philharmonic and the Zagreb Soloists. Robert has performed abroad in Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Germany, Lichtenstein, and The Czech Republic, and is a founding member of the Croatian Guitar Quartet.lac

SAN PEDRO'S MCCOWAN'S MARKET THEN . . .

. . . AND TODAY


JET-MAN: HUMAN FLIGHT WITH JET POWERED WINGS
Yves Rossy, professionnal military and B-747 pilot has not only created and developed wings which allow him to fly, but also built and personally tested them over the past 7 years. Since last year, his dream became reality mainly because of 4 model-engines which were built under his wings. With these, he can fly at over 200km/hr and conquer mountain summits. During the flight, Yves's body becomes the likes of a bird and, other than a gas handle, Yves does not ride his wings but truly flies them, using various light body movements that he has learned to handle with perfection.

Propositions that are on the June 3, 2008 Statewide Direct Primary Election Ballot
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 98
1248. Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property. Constitutional Amendment.
Proponents: Doug Mosebar, Jon Coupal and Jim Nielsen (916) 444-9950

— Bars state and local governments from condemning or damaging private property for private uses. Prohibits rent control and similar measures. Prohibits deference to government in property rights cases. Defines “just compensation.” Requires an award of attorneys fees and costs if a property owner obtains a judgment for more than the amount offered by the government. Requires government to offer to original owner of condemned property the right to repurchase property at condemned price when property is put to substantially different use than was publicly stated. (Initiative 07-0015.) (Full Text)

Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 99
1251. Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence. Constitutional Amendment.

Proponents: Christopher K. McKenzie, Susan Smartt and Kenneth Willis c/o Steve Lucas (415) 389-6800

Bars state and local governments from using eminent domain to acquire an owner-occupied residence, as defined, for conveyance to a private person or business entity. Creates exceptions for public work or improvement, public health and safety protection, and crime prevention. (Initiative 07-0018.
(Full Text)

BRENDA BRKUSIC NAMED "TOP BUSINESS EXECUTIVE UNDER 40 YEARS OLD"

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — From Chapman University, to the Halls of Congress, European Union, and a high-profile position as channel manager of KOCE-TV's OC Channel activist, humanitarian, and businesswoman, Brenda Brkusic, has been named to OC Metro Business magazine's list of "Top 40 Business Executives and Entrepreneurs Under 40 years old."
OC Metro's "40 under 40" recognizes Orange County's most successful, young entrepreneurs and executives. The publication, which boasts a circulation of more than 70,000 copies and readership in excess of 344,000, publishes this listing annually, and this year named Brkusic to the list in its April 24 issue.
"Brenda‚s outstanding achievement, including her award-winning documentary, philanthropic efforts and business success, continue to inspire and educate the Orange County community" said Mel Rogers, KOCE-TV president and general manager. "We are pleased that she has been recognized, and believe strongly that she has a bright future ahead." more ... lac

DISTANCE LEARNING CROATIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
Keeping up with contemporary challenges, with which a distance learning Croatian language course (e-course) certainly is consistent, the Croatian Heritage Foundation is making an effort to, in the best way possible, meet the special needs of individuals and Croatian communities around the world. In order to organise this kind of course the necessary preparation has to be carried out, regarding both the IT and language framework and to conceive the method in which the course will be conducted. To achieve this kind of project, therefore, requires the cooperation of experts from various fields and from various institutions. In this regard the CHF is ready to launch initial discussions.
Your thoughts regarding this subject are of great benefit to us. That is why, along with the expert preparations, the initial phase will include a surveying of the level of interest for this project. Please, then, fill out the questionnaire and send it to us.
We also ask you to pass on this questionnaire to all those who you feel might be interested in this topic.
Thank you for your cooperation. matis.hr

L.A. CROATIAN PRESENTS:
PABLO SEPULVEDA-ROSSO
CHILEAN-CROATIAN IN SAN PEDRO

From Croatian Chronicle
By Mary Bumbak

A Chilean-Croatian has brought Croatian kolo back to the Croatian Cultural Center! Pablo Sepulveda-Rosso was born in Antofagasta Chile and came to Los Angeles in 2007. Ever since he has been working on helping and educating fellow Croatians with information regarding Croatian folklore. Needless to say the Los Angeles area is extremely grateful to have Pablo in its community.
Pablo has a very interesting background with a lot of experience in folklore. Most recently, in 2002 Pablo received a scholarship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Croatia and the Croatian Club Iquique in Chile to study folklore and Croatian Language in Croatia. While studying in Croatia Pablo danced in Folklorni Ansambl Turopolje under Tomislav Milicevic. Not only did he learn more about the dances but also how to sew Croatian Folk Costumes from Tomislav, who is well known in Croatia for that. more ... lac

POZDRAV SUNCU

sea organ

Nakon već svjetski poznatih Morskih orgulja Zadar je postao bogatiji za još jednu urbanu instalaciju. Na Istarskoj obali na samom vrhu zadarskog Poluotoka, uz glasovite Morske orgulje, zasvijetlio je i Pozdrav Suncu istoga arhitekta Nikole Bašića.
Pozdrav Suncu sastoji se od tri stotine višeslojnih staklenih ploča postavljenih u istoj razini s kamenim popločenjem rive u obliku kruga promjera 22 metra. Ispod staklenih provodnih ploča nalaze se fotonaponski solarni moduli preko kojih se ostvaruje simbolična komunikacija s prirodom, s ciljem da se, kao i s Morskim orguljama, ostvari komunikacija - tamo sa zvukom, a ovdje sa svjetlom. iscrpnije ... tzgz.hr

MORSKE ORGULJE U NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-u

sea organ

National Geographic objavio je na svojim web stranicama dvominutni film o svjetski poznatim zadarskim Morskim orguljama i njihovom autoru, arhitektu Nikoli Bašiću, inspiriranog zvucima morskih valova koji udaraju o kamenu rivu. U kratkom filmu najavljuje se i skori završetak nove zadarske atrakcije - Pozdrava suncu.
Pogledajte video:
video.nationalgeographic.com