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In the Omphalos of Time

6/2/2018

 
Exploring the Township of Slano 
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View from the terrace at the Rector's Palace
Just a quick hour's drive up the coast from Cavtat, a stone's throw from Dubrovnik, as if on the palms of hands put together serenly lies the township of Slano.

I negotiated a left turn off the main road and continued dowhill, disregarding for the moment the street sign that spells and points to all one can see and do here, and decided to simply park and sit on the seaside bench adjecent to the Croatian Nobles Square situated at the very center of Slano's namesake bay - this picturesque inlet of the Adriatic here commanded by relief depictions of Starčević, Radić, Stepinac and Tuđman. I then let my mind stay quiet and blank and my site wonder where it may.

I do this almost ritually upon ariving in a new place. Truth be told, I was not new to Slano, having visited it first via the writings of my great-great uncle - a grammar school teacher who taught for a couple of years here in Slano in the 19th century, and then a few times in person. But here in the context of now, with all its ebbs and flows and continually changing theme for its innumerable nuances, demanded that I respectfuly let my old friend Slano tell me its story anew.  

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Revisiting Martin Nore’s action painting and the AFPAF

5/2/2018

 
Martin Nore, founder of AFPAF
Martin Nore, founder of AFPAF
Martin Nore served on Danish/UN peace-keeping missions (in Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo and elsewhere), before founding NGO AFPAF (Artists for Peace and Freedom, their website to be reactivated soon). He has since been quite involved with the artistic side of life (@LinkedIn), or, rather, an interesting artistic expression that allows for immediate catharsis of the suppressed side of negative human emotions. We are pleased at this opportunity to revisit with Martin, roughly a year after he performed at IUC Dubrovnik. 

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Eduard Tiozzo, Ph. D.

5/14/2013

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Eduard Tiozzo, or just Eddie, as his friends call him, is a life-long athlete and an expert in physiology and sports science.

He earned his undergraduate and masters degrees in Sports Science in Zagreb, Croatia before moving to Miami, USA to obtain his doctorate.

We spoke with Eddie about his formative years in Dubrovnik, how he got into sports in the first place, about his extensive schooling, his views on the culture he was immersed in in the Old World vs. that which he experiences now living in Miami, as well as about various aspects of, if I might add, quite interesting work that he dedicates his time to these days. . .

Note: To you fans of computer science and UFOs, the acronym CP does not stand for Component Pascal and this ET is very much a terrestrial. 
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Eduard Tiozzo, Ph. D.

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Steve and Alisa

4/21/2011

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Steve and Alisa have been world travelers for many years. Their insights from personal experiences are  well presented (on their rich website) and indispensable to many travels.

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Dino Imeri

10/17/2009

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Dino Imeri is a well recognized concert pianist.

Music was always a part of me...


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Prof. Ivana Marija Vidović

9/17/2009

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Prof. Ivana Marija Vidović is a well recognized concert pianist and the founder of the Epidaurus Festival.

The interview was done in Croatian. English translation follows. Thank you for your patience.
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Dhani Jones

8/17/2009

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We encountered the NFL linebacker and an athlete in the truest sense, star of the Travel Channel's show and citizen of the world Dhani Jones strolling the streets of Dubrovnik. Approachable and personable, he immediately agreed to an interview.

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John Vargas

7/17/2009

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We met John Vargas, the coach of Stanford University's waterpolo team, in the township of Mlini, Croatia. He kindly agreed to an interview just minutes before his team was to face "Gusar", one of the local II Division teams.

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Anthony Lawrence 'Tony' Azevedo

6/17/2009

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We met Tony Azevedo, an American waterpolo ace and easily one of the top world players, at the pool of "Jug CO" in Dubrovnik. Approachable and down to earth fellow, as most greats are, he immediately agreed to share a few words about his background, the sport, cultural adjustment to living in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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Prof. Marija Župić

10/17/2008

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Marija Župić is a clarinetist and recipient of many notable awards. She is associated with several Croatian orchestras, and a permanent member of two chamber ensembles. She held concerts in almost all European countries. In addition, she dedicates a part of her time to pedagogical work.

*This interview was done in Croatian. English translation is to follow. Thank you for your patience.
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    Born in Dubrovnik in 1973. Shortly after, his family moved to Cavtat. Spent the college years (and then some) in the US, mostly in NYC. Organizational behaviorist, HR L&D expert, published author, show-host (TV & radio), afficionado of water sports and tennis. Cavtatportal's editor-in-chief.


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