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Members Parliamentary Comm

thezaurus — Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:07 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:07 am

From: Slovenci.si http://www.slovenci.si/ Information Portal for Slovenes Abroad
News

Established the Parliamentary Commission for Relations with Slovenes in Neighbouring Countries and Abroad

On November 7, 2008, the Commission for Relations with Slovenes in Neighbouring Countries and Abroad was set up in compliance with the Ordinance on establishing parliamentary working bodies. On the same day, the proposal for the appointment of Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the parliamentary working bodies was given (EPA 41-V): Mr. Miro Petek (Slovenian Democratic Party Deputy group) was appointed the President of the Commission, while Mr. Mirko Brulc (Slovenian Democrats Deputy group) and Mr. Gvido Kres (Slovenian People Party Deputy group) were named the Vice-Presidents of the Commission.
Subsequently, the other members of the Commission for Relations with Slovenes in Neighbouring Countries and Abroad were also officially named.

Composition:

Miro Petek (Chair)

Mirko Brulc (Deputy Chair)

Gvido Kres (Deputy Chair)

Samo Bevk (Member)

L�szl� G�ncz (Member)

Janez Jan�a (Member)

Miran Jerič (Member)

Franco Juri (Member)

Janja Klasinc (Member)

Marijan Kri�man (Member)

Srečko Prijatelj (Member)

Aleksander Zorn (Member)

Franc �nidar�ič (Member)
Sources: http://www.slovenci.si/news/2008112710031849/

Maribor east culture leader 2012

thezaurus — Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:07 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:07 am

From: The Slovenia Times http://www.sloveniatimes.com/

Capital of Culture
Cultural Renaissance comes to Maribor
21.11.2008
By Ana �inkovec

The Municipality of Maribor will be the project leader of the European Culture Capital in 2012, while the other partner municipalities of Murska Sobota, Novo Mesto, Ptuj, Slovenj Gradec and Velenje will take part in preparation and implementation of the programme for certain parts of the programme.

Maribor is a city with numerous cultural monuments and museums as well as modern cultural programmes; it has a medieval city centre and its own university as well as a developed sports and tourist infrastructure. The city and its surroundings boast many important natural sites. The local historical heritage, the arts, sports/fitness, culinary, wine, ecological and other culture fields need to be brought together to provide visitors to Maribor with a complete cultural experience.

Maribor will be the centre of the Eastern cohesion. With its rich three thousand-year cultural tradition, it will justify its honorary title as well as the extra financing from the cultural sector from the EU.

The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one year during which it is given a chance to showcase both its cultural life and cultural development. A number of European cities have used the City of Culture year to transform their cultural base and, in doing so, the way in which they are viewed internationally.
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http://www.sloveniatimes.com/en/inside.cp2?cid=B74FD5FF-869E-76CC-94B7-FC58312D968C&linkid=newsList

Melb World Dance Championship

thezaurus — Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:20 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:20 am

From: World of Latin Dance 8 - 14 December 2008
http://www.worldlatin2008.com.au/news.php

TATTERSALL�S IDSF WORLD LATIN CHAMPIONSHIP, MELBOURNE 2008 SETS A NEW RECORD!

There are two competitions: Australian Dancesport Championship, and the World Latin Championship.
50 countries have entered to date and 89 couples (so far) will take part. These figures surpass the previous countries/competitors record set in Germany in 2006.

List of competitors: http://www.worldlatin2008.com.au/competitors_slo.php

Slovenia:
Jurij Batagelj & Jagoda �trukelj

They were placed 3rd in the 2008 British Amateur Latin Championship, 4th place in the 2008 European Championship and made the finals in other major International Championships. For example, they gained 5th place in the UK Championships, 2nd place in the Grand Slam in Hungary and 3rd in the Grand Slam in Denmark.

Miha Vodicar & Nadiya Bychkova

Min Bostjan Zeks : On Slovenes

thezaurus — Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:17 am

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Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:17 am

From: Government Communication Office, RS
E- Newsletter
http://www.ukom.gov.si
Ljubljana, 22 November 2008

Zeks Stresses Importance of Dialogue with Slovenes Abroad

The minister without portfolio for Slovenians abroad, Bostjan Zeks, giving an interview for STA. The invitation to become the minister without portfolio for Slovenians abroad came in the right moment for me personally, as there is a unity regarding this ministry, Bostjan Zeks has told STA in an interview. He believes that the tough task of coordinating all Slovenians living abroad can be achieved with fair dialogue.
"It was already clear at the hearing in the parliament that there was unity here, and it would have been really sad if there was not", said Zeks, who has been unanimously endorsed by the parliamentary Commission for Slovenians Abroad.
Of course it is tough to coordinate all these types of emigrants, migrant workers and Slovenians in the neighbouring countries, but much can be achieved with fair dialogue, he added.
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http://www.ukom.gov.si/eng/slovenia/publications/slovenia-news/7641/7675/

A Minister for Slovenes Abroad

thezaurus — Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:42 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:42 pm

From: Government Communication office, RS
Weekly E- Newsletter http://www.ukom.gov.si/

MPs Pass Amendments Introducing Minister for Slovenians Abroad
Ljubljana, 11 November, 2008

The parliament passed on Tuesday in a majority vote amendments to the government act, introducing the minister without portfolio for the relations with Slovenians abroad. MPs also endorsed amendments to the deputies act reducing the number of state officials who can reclaim their deputy posts after their terms expire.
The amendments to the government act have been proposed by four coalition partners, the Social Democrats (SD), Zares, Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) and Liberal Democracy (LDS), and are in line with the act on relations between Slovenia and Slovenians abroad adopted in 2006.
The act stipulates that the Government Office for Slovenians Abroad is a central body of the state administration for the relations between Slovenia and Slovenians abroad, and is run by a minister without portfolio. The amendments to the deputies act have also been put forward by the future coalition, initially proposing the number of state officials who can reclaim deputy seats after their terms expire - the privilege reserved so far for the prime minister, deputy prime minister, ministers and state secretaries - to be expanded to the government secretary general.
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http://www.ukom.gov.si/eng/slovenia/publications/slovenia-news/7573/7586/

50 years Society Tivoli, Newcastle

thezaurus — Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:44 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:44 pm

From: Glasslovenije
http://www.glasslovenije.com.au/drustva_index/drustvo-newcastle.htm

The Celebration 15 November 2008.

50 Years of Australian Slovenian Society �Tivoli� Newcastle
by Speaker Maria Grosman

On behalf of the Austral Slovenian Society Tivoli, Newcastle Inc, I wish to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. I particularly welcome guests from Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.

Austral Slovenian Society �TIVOLI� Newcastle has its roots in the milk bar on 113 Tudor Street, Hamilton, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Podgorelec. Their shop was a place where most Slovenians have met in the early years. They invited Drama group �Soca� from Sydney to stage their first play in Newcastle.

On 19 October 1958 the stage play, �The Main Prize� (Glavni dobitek), was presented to the Slovenian Community at Anzac House, Tudor Street, Hamilton.

During the interval, on suggestion from members of the Slovene Association Sydney, a working committee was elected, which was given the task of finding the way to establish a slovenian association in Newcastle.

The committe became very dedicated to the cause and organized first function, a very successful dance on 14 December 1958. This gave the committee a lot of encouragment . They started to spread the word amongst the slovenian community and a desire to establish slovenian association in Newcastle became stronger every day.

The Foundation Meeting was held on 4 April 1959. The name �TIVOLI� was adopted and the association became known as Austral Slovene Association Tivoli, which was later changed to Austral Slovenian Society Tivoli, and, in early nineties, became incorporated.

The basic aim of the association was to unite Slovenians in Newcastle and surronding region, to preserve the social and cultural life, to preserve the customs and traditions of the old country, to help those, who needed help due to illness or other misfortunes, and to aim to get it's own premises.

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Other speeches and photos of the occasion
http://www.glasslovenije.com.au/drustva_index/drustvo-newcastle.htm

Photos:Slovenian Mission 40 years

thezaurus — Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:38 pm

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:38 pm

From: SLOVENIAN CATHOLIC MISSION Sts. CYRIL AND METHODIUS, MELBOURNE
ttp://www.glasslovenije.com.au/versko-melbourne.htm

Location: 19 A'Beckett Street, KEW VIC 3101, Australia
SLOVENIAN MISSION, PO Box 197 KEW VIC 3101, Australia
Tel.: 03 9853 7787; Mobile: 0412 555 840 International Phone: ++ 61 3 9853 7787

18 November 2008

Celebration of 40 Years Anniversary of Sts. Ciril and Methodius Church in Melbourne, Victoria
http://www.glasslovenije.com.au/versko-melbourne.htm

The anniversary of forty years of the blessing of the Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius on 20 October 1968; was celebrated with honoured guests of the Roman Catholic Church of Slovenia; Koper Bishop Metod Pirh, the Franciscan Provencal Dr. Viktor Papez, Metod Ogorevc from Lemont, USA. Amongst speakers at the program were; Peter Cestnik of the Zares party of Slovenia; Bozena Forstnaric of the Slovenian Embassy of Canberra, and Alfred Breznik Consul in Sydney. There were special celebratory events and the cultural program " Tu je na� dom, tu smo doma!" on Sunday 16 November at the Kew Religious Centre:

In Slovenian>>
Obisk �kofa, MSGR Metoda Piriha in franči�kanskega provinciala dr P. Viktorja Pape�a
Slovesen sprejem na letali�ču Melbourne v sredo, 12. novembra 2008. Polet iz Sydneya ob 12.15 z Virgin Blue DJ 838, pristanek v Melbournu ob 13.45.Sobota, 15. novembra: Romanje v Ta Pinu Bacchus Marsh, blagoslov nove kapele Svete Dru�ine. Kosilo v Slovenskem dru�tvu Ivan Cankar v Geelongu. Nedelja, 16. novembra: Praznovanje 40. obletnice blagoslovitve cerkve sv. bratov Cirila in Metoda v Melbournu. Ob 10. uri dopoldne �kofova ma�a, po ma�i kulturni program: Tu je na� dom, tu smo doma!
>> http://www.glasslovenije.com.au/versko-melbourne.htm

Link: Photo album of the celebrations in Melbourne and Geelong centres http://www.glasslovenije.com.au/melbourne40_Let/index.htm

From: Radio Ognisce, Slovenia
Obletnice v Avstraliji 15. November 2008
Report and radio interviews
http://radio.ognjisce.si/novice/ssd/20081115421680281124.php

Visiting Prof CSU Luka Zibelnik

thezaurus — Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:37 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:37 am

From: Cleveland State University, Library News
http://net.ulib.csuohio.edu/scripts/blog/showtopic.php?thread=326
November 10, 2008

Centre for Slovenian Studies, Cleveland State University

Visiting Professor--Luka Zibelnik

Slovenian language courses are taught by Luka Zibelnik, a Visiting Professor from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.He teaches the Slovenian language to beginner and intermediate skilled individuals at university levels. In addition to teaching Slovene, Professor Zibelnik and future visiting professors will provide lectures about the Slovenian culture. To serve non-traditional, working members of the Slovenian American community, as well as traditional students, courses are scheduled in the evenings.

Professor Zibelnik encourages Clevelanders who are interested in learning the language from the sunny side of the Alps to register for classes. Beginning Slovene 2 and Intermediate Slovene 2 will be offered in spring 2009. For those with no background in Slovenian, beginner�s classes will be offered in fall 2009. He can be contacted at 216-687-4859 or luka_zibelnik@yahoo.com. His office is located in Rhodes Tower, 1654a and his office hours are Monday and Wednesday 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm

The Center for Slovenian Studies
Center za slovenske �tudije
Cleveland State University
Rhodes Tower, 1654a
216-687-4859

Exhibit for the Center for Slovenian Studies /Center za slovenske �tudije at the Library
Exhibit is on display through the end of November at the CSU Library. It includes photos and information about the Slovenian Studies Center/Center za slovenske �tudije and Slovenian language classes, as well as photographs and memorabilia pertaining to Slovenian culture.
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http://net.ulib.csuohio.edu/scripts/blog/showtopic.php?thread=326

Concepts space & time in Slavic

thezaurus — Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:17 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:17 am

From: Glossos www.seelrc.org/glossos
Issue 3: Spring 2002 http://www.seelrc.org/glossos/issues/3/
Laura Janda
Concepts of case and time in Slavic (ABSTRACT)
http://www.seelrc.org/glossos/issues/3/janda.pdf

Introduction
The Slavic languages use the semantics of case in time expressions in a variety of ways.
This topic provides an opportunity to discuss the nature and role of metaphor in language,
as well as sources of cross-linguistic variation. Data will be drawn primarily from
Russian, Czech, and Polish (representing North Slavic), with some comparisons to other
languages. This article is based upon nearly fifteen years of research on Slavic case
semantics.

Glossos is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing original, independent research in languages and linguistics. Glossos is devoted to the specific needs of Slavic and East European language instructors and learners, as well as the applied and theoretical linguistics communities.
ISSN 1544-404X
Issues from 2001 www.seelrc.org/glossos

Western Celto-Slavic history

thezaurus — Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:35 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:35 am

From: Origins of Europeans Conference Journal 2006
http://www.korenine.si/zborniki

Article: CELTO-SLAVIC SIMILARITIES (Podobnosti med gal�čino in slovan�činami) pp.84-119
by Pavel Serafimov

Abstract
Combined analysis of languages, historical sources, burial types, architecture and religion
reveals that a part of the Gauls called also Celts were in fact a Western Slavic branch consisting
of different tribes who inhabited the lands of ancient France, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary,
etc. These people were responsible for the spread of iron in Central and Western Europe and
were also the ones to whom the ethnonym Celts was applied for the first time. Unless other
ancient testimonies or new archaeological discoveries appear, it should be admitted that Slavic
tribes inhabited not only Eastern, but also Central and Western Europe in the deep antiquity
and were strong, highly developed people, who influenced many others. Novel evidence of
Slavic presence in Western Europe and British Isles is presented in this paper. Scientific method
demands that the opposing arguments and theories have to be considered. Counter evidence
and counter arguments are welcome.
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http://www.korenine.si/zborniki/zbornik06/serafimov_celtoslav06.pdf

Names: Raetia & Schwyz a study

thezaurus — Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:32 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:32 am

From: The names Raetia and Schwyz by Branko J. Hribov�ek, April 2006
http://homepage.glattnet.ch/qed/
(Text is in: English, German, Slovenian)

The names Raetia and Schwyz originate from primeval religions. The name Raetia originate from the cult of the Big Mother and the name Schwyz from the cults of light � sun, moon and stellar cult. The center of the light cults was the Schwyz valley, which composed with the surrounding mountains a gigantic natural �Stonehenge�. From the name Raetia is derived also the name Germani.

We shall try to find out the original meaning of both names in this paper. The linguistic data, which was till now systematically and categorically, consciously or of ignorance omitted, will be especially reconsidered.

Basics and the method

From the historical point of view, The Paleolithic Continuity Theory on the Indo-European origins [1] will be consulted. This theory has removed the problems of the Indo-European origin and evolution in broad sense and without contradictions - the problems, which lasted on all past propositions [2].

For us are relevant the following conclusions:

- Contemporary nations live mostly in areas, in which they developed from the Paleolithic age. Exceptions are relatively smaller later shifts, mostly in the border areas.Such border areas are Alps, where the big Indo-European linguistic families meet.

- The conservation is the law of language and the change is an exception.

- The Indo-European and the Finno-Ugric language families exist in Europe both from the Paleolithic age.

- The Proto-Slavic linguistic base in Europe was broad and present from the Paleolithic beginnings.

- The Proto-Celtic and the Proto-Germanic people were the descendants of the fishing cultures, which expanded from the West to East.

Conclusion
It can be confirmed that the names Raetia and Schwyz have much deeper roots as supposed till now. The connection of the names with the cults and places, the cognates and the associations, prove the thesis posed. They agree with the newest theories of the European settlement and they support the known, but not generally accepted, etymologies of the Middle-European, especially Alpine toponyms.
There is a lot to be examined. To this belong developments, concerning the Romanisation and Alemannisation of the Proto-Slavic primeval inhabitants. These processes are possibly reflected in the Swiss German language. Also a detailed archeo-astronomic analysis of the Schwyz' sacral buildings and of the surrounding relief�s may lead to the new interesting findings.
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http://homepage.glattnet.ch/qed/

Proto-Slavic etymological lexicon

thezaurus — Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:17 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:17 am

From: Indo_european languages databases
http://www.indo-european.nl/cgi-bin/main.cgi?root=leiden

Then select>
Slavic inherited lexicon [Derksen]

On the first page: total of 1,974 records 198 pages
Proto-Slavic form: is given then the different Slavic languages forms

One entry
Proto-Slavic form: a�boln�; a�blon�
GRAM: f. i
Accent paradigm: a
PSLMEAN: `apple-tree'
Page in Truba�ev: I 42-43, 47-48
Church Slavic: ablan� (MBulg.) `apple-tree' [f i]
Russian: ja�blon' `apple-tree' [f i] {2}
Old Russian: ablan� `apple-tree' [f i]; #ORu. jablon� `apple-tree' [f i]
Czech: jablon� `apple-tree' [f i]
Polish: jab�on� `apple-tree' [f i]
Upper Sorbian: jabo�n� `apple-tree' {1}
Slovene: ja�blan `apple-tree' [f i]; #Sln. ja�blana `apple-tree' [f �]
Proto-Balto-Slavic reconstruction: a�b-ol-ni-; a�b-el-i- {3}
Lithuanian: obeli�s `apple-tree' [f i] 3a; #Lith. obele�~ `apple-tree' [f �] 3a
Latvian: a^bele `apple-tree' [f �]; #Latv. a^bels `apple-tree' [f i]
Old Prussian: wobalne `apple-tree' [f]
Indo-European reconstruction: h2eb-ol-n-i-; h2eb-el-i-
IE meaning: apple-tree
Certainty: +
Page in Pokorny: 1
Other cognates: OIr. aball `apple-tree' [f]; W afall `apple-tree' [f]
Notes: {1} According to Schuster-S�ewc (s.v. jab�on�), USrb. jabo�n� is a hapax. {2} The current modern Russian form is ja�blonja. {3} We find several forms which indicate that we are dealing with an old consonant stem, e.g. Gens. o�bels or o�beles, Genp. obelu�

Biling E-edition: Kosovel's Poetics

thezaurus — Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:58 pm

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:58 pm

From: Slovenian Comparative Literature Association/ Slovensko dru�tvo za primerjalno knji�evnost
http://www.zrc-sazu.si/sdpk/clreview.htm

Special issue Kosovel's Poetics, pp270
Ljubljana 2005
http://www.zrc-sazu.si/sdpk/images/2005-3_Kosovel.pdf

In-depth studies of Srecko Kosovel's poetry.
Slovenian section from p.1 - 128
English section from p.129 - 270

Primerjalna knji�evnost (Comparative Literature) (1978�) publishes articles from the fields of comparative literature, literary theory, literary methodology, literary aesthetics and other fields which are interested on literature and its contexts. Multidisciplinary approaches are also welcome. The journal publishes articles in Slovene, and occasionally in foreign languages.

The new Slotraveler.com

thezaurus — Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:38 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:38 am

The Slovenia Times http://www.sloveniatimes.com/

New Web Site for Travel in Slovenia
www.slotraveler.com

A new web site as the ideal travel planner for sight-seeing in Slovenia; key information and locations are integrated with a detailed touring map of Slovenia. It is in English and Slovenian languages with plans for a multilingual site of six languages.

10.11.2008
By STA
The portal will focus on Slovenia's cultural and natural heritage, as well as cuisine, popular and sporting events. Several museums and other cultural authorities joined strengths to set up the page, which will become fully functional in the coming days.
The portal will include a virtual gallery, which will feature an exhibition of works by a different Slovenian artist each month. The cultural section of the portal will also feature book and music reviews.
Tourists will be able to plan their tours through Slovenia, which they will be able to download to their navigation devices.

Slavic Network: modules, texts!

thezaurus — Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:39 am

Author: thezaurus

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:39 am

From: Slavic Network http://www.slavic-net.org/main.php 2005
The project within programme Sokrates Lingua 1 � Slavic Network � Linguistic and Cultural Integration is joint work of employees of 6 universities: Uniwersytet Śląski � Katowice, Univerzita Palack�ho � Olomouc, Univerzita Komensk�ho � Bratislava, Univerza v Ljubljani, Coфийски университет �Св. Климент Охридски� � Сoфия, Martin-Luther-Universit�t � Halle and radio (Българско Национално радио програма �Христо Ботев�).

The main objective of the project is to:
encourage recipients from Slavic countries and other European countries to acquaint themselves with Slavic languages (Polish, Czech, Slovakian, Slovenian and Bulgarian);
show similarities and differences of the presented Slavic languages and cultures.
Place of presentation:

The website presents parallel comparable module (dialogues, texts), showing linguistic and cultural pecularities of the countries participating in the project, on,
greetings polite expressions shopping documents cookery transportation
post office meetings hotel health...
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http://www.slavic-net.org/main.php