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  Encyclopedia: History of Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Roman epoch began in Slovakia in 6 CE, inaugurated by the arrival of Roman legions on this territory that led to a war against the Marcomanni and Quadi tribes.
Slovakia was rich in raw materials and fairly economically developed and therefore (until the beginning of the Modern Era, Slovakia was the biggest producer of silver and the second largest producer of gold in Europe) was, until the Turkish expansion, the richest and most developed area of Hungary.
The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, became, for the period between 1536 to 1784/1848 the capital and the coronation city of "Royal Hungary".
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/History-of-Slovakia   (11887 words)

  
 Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Martin was a particularly popular name in the Middle Ages due to the fame of Saint Martin of Tours.
Ricky Martin (born 1971), Puerto Rican singer (Menudo)
Martin (television) is a sitcom produced by actor and comedian Martin Lawrence
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Martin   (579 words)

  
 Central Europe Review - Book Review: The 1998 Parliamentary Elections and Democratic Rebirth in Slovakia
As a result, Slovakia became something of a pariah state, a backwater of Europe, and was excluded for political rather than economic reasons from the first wave of NATO and EU expansion eastwards.
Martin Butora (now Slovak ambassador in Washington), Grigorij Meseznikov, Zora Butorova, Sharon Fisher and their co-authors clearly understand the end of Meciar's rule as a major change of Slovak political culture: "a shift indicating cultural modernization," and a "delayed velvet revolution" returning to the ideals of November 1989 [pp.
The political (and electoral) significance of regional differences in Slovakia has long been documented [3] and is bound to have consequences for Slovak democracy and the success of the government of Mikulas Dzurinda.
www.ce-review.org /99/21/books21_perrault.html   (1218 words)

  
 SLOVAKIA.ORG - Culture
This situation delayed the advent of realism in Slovakia, and thus it is not before 1870 that a new generation of writers began to raise the level of Slovakian literature.
In the late 18th century, a national movement began in Slovakia, with the aim of fostering Slovak culture and identity.
During the Communist period, when art was to be directed to political ends, filmmakers in Slovakia suffered from the same restrictions that affected their counterparts in the Czech lands.
www.slovakia.org /culture1.htm   (1477 words)

  
 SLOVAKIA.ORG - Zilina
Zilina is a city located in the center of Northwest Slovakia at the confluence of the Vah and the Kysuca.
Martin is a city which took on particular importance from a historical and cultural point of view in Slovakia.
In June 1861, the "Martin Memorandum" of the Slovak Nation was issued as well as the "Martin Declaration" of the Slovak Nation in 1918.
www.slovakia.org /tourism/zilina.htm   (555 words)

  
 The History of the Martin Jancik and Maria Shroba Family page 1
Martin Jancik was born on April 8, 1878, in house #46 in the village of Nizna Sunava, Spis County, Slovakia which was at that time a province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Martin Muransky was a farm laborer in Nizna Sunava.
Martin and Juliana had 10 children, with their birth years they are: Maria (1876, died 1877), Martin (1878), Maria (1880), unnamed male baby (1883, died at birth), Anna (1884), unnamed female baby (1887, died at birth), Sophia (1888, died 1888), Susanna (1889), John (1892), and Elizabeth (1895).
www.mikulich.com /shroba_new.htm   (1112 words)

  
 Lutheran church of Augsburg confession Martin, Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The main church is located in Martin, a town in the center north Slovakia.
The Martin congregation publishes two magazines and organize several congregational activities such as handcraft club of church ladies, drama club, contemporary music band, two choirs, and is a founder of the Association of Lutheran Intelligencia.
The Bible School in Martin is closely affiliated with the Lutheran church in Martin.
www.bsmt.sk /eng/church/czmain.html   (170 words)

  
 St. Martin's Cathedral, Slovakia Historical Buildings, A-Z of Tourism, Historical Buildings in Slovakia Slovakia Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Details are given on Slovakia castles, Slovakia stately homes, famous buildings in Slovakia, Slovakia markets, famous bridges in Slovakia and places of worship in Slovakia (such as Slovakia cathedrals, Slovakia churches, Slovakia shrines and Slovakia mosques) with architectural significance.
As many Slovakia cultural events in are held in historical buildings in Slovakia, links to Slovakia ticket agents (providing access to Slovakia concerts, exhibitions in Slovakia and Slovakia events), are provided.
Visiting a castle in Slovakia, a stately home in Slovakia or one of Slovakia's many famous buildings can be a great way to learn about the history of Slovakia and Slovakia.
www.a-zoftourism.com /Historical+Buildings-in-Slovakia-id8490-p0.htm   (489 words)

  
 Art R-Z
Brief and favorable introduction to the Institute of Ethnography in Martin, Slovakia.
Martin was once the cultural and intellectual center of Slovakia.
There are 5,200 works by Martin Benha, who painted peasant life, 40,000 textiles and folk costumes, and photographs of peasant life by Karol Plicka from the early 20th century.
iabsi.com /gen/public/art_4.htm   (4180 words)

  
 CER | Martin Sulik: Slovakia's most exportable film director
Martin Šulík has always been Slovakia's most exportable contemporary film director.
Neha may not be a major film, but it is one of which Slovakia can justly be proud and it makes an interesting case study of how to market a worthwhile film which has won respect but not international awards.
As, sadly, previous efforts have showed, presenting a good film in a large cinema in the centre of a big capital is not enough to bring in the punters.
www.ce-review.org /01/7/kinoeye7_horton.html   (1566 words)

  
 Martin Online Research :: Information about Martin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Given name Martin is an English Language of the Latin name Martinus, derived from Mars (god), the god of war.
Michael Martin (politician) (born 1945), Speaker of the British House of Commons
"Martin" is also a song sung in German language by Mireille Mathieu.
in-northcarolina.com /search/Martin_Niemller.html   (621 words)

  
 Slovakia.ORG Featured Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Miroslav Wlachovsky, a foreign policy advisor to Slovakia's Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda, says bringing the remains of the former leader home is a morale booster to the Republic of Slovakia, which was officially created in 1993.
"Having this done in such an official way represents the recognition of today's Slovakia, that these really were important events of which he was a part and he was a really leading figure and he does mean something to the country," he says.
Slovakia is a close partner today with the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary.
www.slovakia.org /news/0206-1.htm   (600 words)

  
 CER | Is Martin Sulik's film Krajinka insulting to Slovakia?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Martin Šulík's films have frequently addressed the question of Slovak identity, and the place of the Slovak countryside in it; both of these themes once again figure prominently, and both of these themes seem to be at the fore in his latest work, Krajinka (2000).
Slovakia's historical experience as a source of moral values or national character.
They show, for example, the Stalinist-era desecration of churches and Soviet tanks in the streets in 1968, and are interpreted, like the rest of the film, by the rather over-talkative narrator.
www.ce-review.org /01/7/kinoeye7_manetti.html   (1141 words)

  
 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Canada beats Slovakia 6-5 in OT INNSBRUCK, Austria (CIS) - Joel Scherban of Thunder Bay, Ont. scored the game winner in an overtime shootout and Dany Dallaire made 36 saves as Canada topped Slovakia 6-5 to take fifth place of the men's hockey tournament at the 2005 Winter Universiade with a final record of 4-2-0.
Slovakia jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead on goals by Ondrej Lauko, Martin Liptak and Andrej Sporina.
Slovakia retook the lead just two minutes later when Henrich Ruckay jumped on a turnover and beat Dallaire.
www.universitysport.ca /e/international/print_story.cfm?ID=291   (885 words)

  
 2005 Population Figures for Martin, Slovakia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Martin is an elected fellow of the American Psychological Society and the...
Officially, French is the language of St. Martin and Dutch in St. Maarten, but almost everyone speaks English, and many speak Spanish as well.
In the 16th century Martin Luther translated the ‘The Holy Bible’ into a German as devoid as possible of regional...
travel.synabu.com /cities/M/Martin,_Slovakia.html   (806 words)

  
 Lutheran Church in Slovakia :: Bible School in Martin
Martin is the cultural center of Slovakia and the geographical center of Europe.
Its goal is to boost moral and increase democracy in Slovakia by educating the people in a Christian way and by teaching them the biblical principles.
Since the years of communism have paralyzed the nation and it suffers from a lack of morals, we believe this kind of education is very important and is able to influence the church and the society in a positive way.
www.ecav.sk /intl/english/bibleschool.htm   (286 words)

  
 eBearing News - GGB Inaugurates Martin Bearing Plant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Martin plant, announced in late 2003, is consolidating metal-polymer bearing production from two other GGB facilities: Kilmarnock, Scotland, and Dolny Kubin, Slovakia.
Located in north central Slovakia, Martin the country's eighth largest city, with a population approaching 60,000.
The company said the Martin plant is being built to give it better access to what have become some of the world's fastest-growing industrial markets.
www.ebearing.com /news2004/112901.htm   (460 words)

  
 Slovakia.com - Martin hotels, tourist information, travel guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Its location makes Martin (population 60,000) an important access point to travel in much of central Slovakia, and a centre of classic Slovak folk culture.
By train, it is easiest to get to Martin by stopping at the station in its suburb of Vrutky, which is on the main train line to Bratislava, Kosice, Prague and Zvolen.
Roads to Martin, though scheduled for upgrade to express highway in coming years, are at present somewhat slow.
www.slovakia.com /martin   (124 words)

  
 May Term Slovakia Notebook
Slovakia has had a hard time economically since becoming its own nation six years ago.
The cultural center of Slovakia, Martin is a few minutes bus ride from the town of Vrutky where I lived and worked in 1992-93.
The 1999 May term trip to Slovakia was the first to this country in the Wartburg venture education program.
www.wartburg.edu /ca/slovakia/story2.html   (2312 words)

  
 Marketplace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Martin, Slovakia -- The Bible School continues to provide education and training for lay people from congregations throughout Slovakia by offering classes on Saturdays.
VBS in Slovakia -- Calvary has sent a group the past two years to work with volunteers from the Lutheran congregation in Martin to conduct a Vacation Bible School.
The VBS attracts young people who are not affiliated or actively involved in the life of the congregation.
www.clcwc.org /pages/Global%20Vision.htm   (269 words)

  
 GlobalFreeloaders.com / Martin / Slovakia / Stay for Free
All these GlobalFreeloaders members are in Martin and may be available to host you while you're in the area.
Medium - sized sunny room with 3 beds in 5 BDR family house with garden in the suburb Martin - Strane.
It is suburb of family houses, close to forest in the beautiful location.We are close to the public transport (bus 40,41,42) just 15 min to the town centre (restaurants, shops, bars, museums...
www.globalfreeloaders.com /memberlocations.php?city=martin&code=LO-00-1431235   (445 words)

  
 Martin
As well as being a popular male name, Martin is the name of several kinds of things:
Martin Light, a maker of disco lighting and effects
Martin (sitcom) is a sitcom produced by actor and comedian Martin Lawrence
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/martin.html   (162 words)

  
 holiday.sk - Martin Slovakia Accommodation (Martin Slovakia Accommodation)
Hotel is situated directly in recreation area Martinske Hole, above main station of chair-lift.
Access to recreation area is possible by chair-lift from starting point station Martin - Strane.
On the ground floor is social meeting room with capacity 40 persons that can be ut...
www.holiday.sk /accommodation/martin   (252 words)

  
 Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How
People whose family name is or was Martin
Martin, Tyrone G. (died 2003), U.S. naval historian
This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name.
www.irelandinformationguide.com /Martin   (479 words)

  
 Slovakia - US Government Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
SLOVAKIA Since August of 1993, regular continuous...Hydrometeorological Institute (SMHI) in Slovakia.
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The Trade Mission...sector is one of the fastest growing in Slovakia in recent years.
www.worldoffacts.com /government/results.php?offset=0&searchterm=Slovakia&button=Search   (501 words)

  
 Cupola's Hot Links - Architectural Listings
This link tends has shown a tendency to go offline for extended periods, behavior that may be tied to the academic year.
Photo essay on late 19th/ early 20th century architecture and the Secessionists in Slovakia.
Martin offers some other examples at this alternate website.
www.cupola.com /html/hotlinks/hotarch1.htm   (4291 words)

  
 human affairs 1/96
The author's contemplations on the relationship between power and human dignity are based on the intrapsychic sphere of experiencing power efforts and the ambivalence of human needs.
From the 1440s, John Jiskra of Brandýs, who originated from the Moravian branch of the Czech nobility, became the main support in the Kingdom of Hungary of Albrecht Habsburg's widow, Elizabeth, and her six months old son Ladislas born after his father's death.
Now that Slovakia is free from the restraints of Marxism, historians in the homeland and the émigrés in the West should acknowledge each other's work and cooperate in the writing of Slovak history.
www.sav.sk /journals/hum/human196.htm   (945 words)

  
 2002.02.07 :: Bratislava, Slovakia :: Martin Smidi Tours
I was checking my email in a cafe and trying to trade Mister Gabrial some web work for room and board, but it quickly became apparent that Mister Gabrial didn't even have a email address let alone know what a website was for...
Martin was supposed to be completing his required national service time as a teacher's assistant, but he was playing hookie (his mom's the teacher).
Martin took me on a bus west out of the city to a small town with historical castle ruins which is located at the corner of Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary.
www.beausmith.com /europe/20020207.php   (182 words)

  
 Welcome to St. Andrews Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The summer of 2005 we are planning several mission opportunities for members of St. Andrew's and Roseville Lutheran to be involved in: A dormitory work project, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and Vacation Bible School (VBS).
The people of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church have a warm relationship with the people of Martin, Slovakia.
Since then, St. Andrew's choirs, youth and adult groups have traveled to Slovakia, and the congregation here has helped both financially and by donating time for renovations.
www.saintandrews.org /vision_slovakia.html   (264 words)

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