Jewish American Comedian criticised for urinating on Jesus Painting
Comedian Larry David is under attack from critics who say he pushed the mocking of religion and Christian belief in miracles over the edge in the latest episode of his HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which the cable network defended as "playful." On the show's most recent installment, which aired Sunday, David urinates on a painting of Jesus Chr..... [Więcej]
Mountie who Tasered Robert Dziekanski files libel suit against CBC Neal Hall
VANCOUVER — The Mountie who repeatedly Tasered Robert Dziekanski at the Vancouver International Airport two years ago has filed a libel lawsuit against the CBC. Const. Kwesi Millington claims that CBC's coverage of the incident since Nov. 4, 2007, has caused him to suffer "serious embarrassment and distress" and has caused him "public ridicul..... [Więcej]
Music by the River - niedziela 8 listopada koncert na górce z widokiem na rzekę Lane Cove
W niedzielne popołudnie zapraszamy na koncert muzyczny w wykonaniu kilku zespołów The Lane Cove Concert Bands oraz pokaz tańców w wykonaniu Modern Jive Company Dancers w Tambourine Bay Reserve. Jest to doroczna darmowa impreza sponsorowana przez Lane Cove Municipal Council.
Protocols for Washington's Kosciuszko Statue Halina Misterka
P.P. In addition to our audio interview, we have some more about the Kosciuszko Statue. The PMA Archives (Polish Museum of America) received a request from an advanced graduate research intern at the National Park Service in Washington, D.C regarding material in our holdings related to the Thaddeus Kosciuszko statue in Lafayette Park, Washington, ..... [Więcej]
What can you find in dusty museum cellars Felix Molski
I enjoyed your interview with Halina Misterka. Our interview with Halina in Polish - click here and listen. I read her article in the Polish Museum of America Newsletter,
Vol 10, No 2 Spring 2009 but it's more personal hearing her tell the story. It reminded me of my visit to Lafayette Park. Starting lunch after taking snapshots of the monument I ..... [Więcej]
Chris Malek's recital on the 160th anniversary of Chopin's death Marek Baterowicz, translated by Denise Nowakowski
17th October 2009, on the day of the 160th anniversary of the death of a brilliant Polish composer, Frederic Chopin, Krzysztof Małek performed a recital in Normanhurst under the patronage of Ewa’s Cottage, sponsored and organized by Dąbrowa Gallery.
Those who do not know the magnificent pianist; last year, thanks to the Distinguished Talent..... [Więcej]
Galeria Aniela - Polish, Aboriginal & Australian Art Kangaroo Valley, 7 - 8 Nov. & 14 - 15 Nov. 2009
Warmly invite you to a Contemporary Aboriginal art Exhibition of exciting, inspiring and very beautiful paintings. Saturday and Sunday 7- 8 and 14 - 15 November 2009 - 4 days only! Special offers for art lovers - DON'T MISS OUT! 20% discount on multiple purchases - make an appointmentart@galeriaaniela.com.au
The cause of liberty saw memorable highs and unconscionable lows in 1989. Surely that year will be best remembered as the year Soviet hegemony over central Europe disintegrated, paving the way for the dissolution of the Soviet Union itself in 1991. Free people everywhere should toast the brave people of one nation in particular–Poland–f..... [Więcej]
The Parrot Flower. This is a flower from Thailand It is also a protected species and not allowed to be exported. This will be the only way we will be able to
view this flower. THE VERY RARE PARROT FLOWER.
Impatiens psittacina belongs in the family Balsaminaceae, which is the same family in which the garden Impatiens and garden Balsam are found. A..... [Więcej]
Kosciuszko Exlibris International Competition closing date 30th June 2010
National Museum "The Panorama of the Battle of Raclawice" in Wroclaw City, Poland announces an International Competition for Kosciuszko Exlibris (Bookplate). The Competition Rules and Registration Form are posted on the Museum website:
Year of the Priest celebrated at Cabramatta Text & Photo: Henry Iglinski
This year is the Year of the Priest. Catholic Parishes around the world are encouraged to especially celebrate their priests this year from June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010.
Cabramatta Parish celebrated a dinner last Friday 9 October 2009 at Cabramatta Bowling Club.
The large culturally diverse congregation in attendance were all unified in their de..... [Więcej]
The Hon. Stephen Smith in Poland Australia-Poland Social Security Agreement
The Hon. Stephen Smith MP
The Hon. Stephen Smith MP, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs about his first official visit to Poland on 7th October 2009.
Australia and Poland have strong people-to-people links, with over 160,000 people of Polish ancestry living in Australia. A large number of those people came to Australia in the post World War II ..... [Więcej]
Robert Dziekanski's mom issues statement on second anniversary of death Carlito Pablo
A memorial mass will be held tomorrow (October 14) to mark the second anniversary of Robert Dziekanski’s death moments after he was tasered and pinned to the ground by four RCMP officers at the Vancouver International Airport. Dziekanski’s mother, Zofia Cisowski, will be joined by friends and supporters at the mass, which will be held a..... [Więcej]
Preparations for The Chopin Year White Eagle Club, 15th October
Chopin by K. Burkiewicz
The Council of Polish Organisations in the ACT is organising events related to the Chopin Year 2010 – the 200th anniversary of his birth which was in 1810.
The Polish government has decreed it to be the Chopin Year with year long celebrations inside & outside of Poland.
This is an open invitation to everyone who is ..... [Więcej]
Pope canonises new saints: one Pole among them ABC News Online, vatican channel
Pope Benedict XVI today canonised five new saints. Among them was the Polish archbishop Zygmunt Szczesny Felinski (1822-1895).
Polish President Lech Kaczynski attended the mass at St Peter's basilica, along with Belgium's King Albert II and François Fillon, the French Prime Minister.
The Pope also canonised Jozef Damian de Veuster (1840-1889) of Be..... [Więcej]
Polish President Lech Kaczynski signed the European Union's reform treaty into law on Saturday, leaving the Czech Republic as the only country still to ratify the document.
Mr Kaczynski, a euro-sceptical conservative, signed the Lisbon Treaty at a ceremony in the presidential palace attended by the heads of the European Commission and the European ..... [Więcej]
World leaders urged Barack Obama to seize on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to intensify his diplomatic efforts to forge peace in the globe's trouble spots.The prize marks "America's return to the hearts of the world's peoples," French President Nicolas Sarkozy said.
Sarkozy said the Nobel Committee had recognised his "determined commitment to..... [Więcej]
Bringing a Taste of Poland to Melbourne Polish Festival @ Federation Square
Stop counting calories and indulge in the exquisite flavours that are the essence of Poland at the Polish Festival @ Federation Square on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Stalls at this year's festival will feature delicacies such as pierogi, which many translate as filled dumplings or ravioli, but neither term really does the pierogi justice - you just ..... [Więcej]
Snowy, Snowy Mountains in October Carole Thomas. Photo Isabelle Silsby
Hello, no doubt you've heard about the big dump of snow in the region, 2 days after the long weekend!
Over 50cm on the mountain, around 20cm at our place, a bit less in town (Jindabyne).
A friend of mine sent me those pics (I could not get to town because of the snow on the road!) - you're welcome to use them but could you please credit: photo cour..... [Więcej]
Snowy Scheme Opening Ceremony Re-Enactment Adaminaby - 60 years on...
Come and see the Re-Enactment! On the October 17, 1949, the Official Opening of the Snowy Scheme
the took place near Adaminaby (now under water).
A host of dignitaries attended this significant event.
They included the Governor General Sir William McKell
and the Prime Minister Ben Chifley. After considerable
research, an audio disk with the ..... [Więcej]
