Month: November 2002

Written by: Petr Vykoukal (www.penize.cz) Photo by: Vladimír WeissThe stock market boom is ancient history, and many investors have been left with killer hangovers and, above all, an unwillingness to make further direct investments in companies. Rather than shun shares, change the way you choose them – focus on actual results instead of anticipated profits…

Compiled by Anita Lišková “I left the communist party on November 20, 1989, right after I learned about the intervention at Národní třída.” – Ex-minister of justice Jaroslav Bureš, candidate for presidential election, referring to the end of his career in KSČ. “In eastern Bohemia there was a relatively liberal atmosphere at that time, thanks…

Written by: movies Lord of the Rings Kiwi director Peter Jackson has translated nearly every element of JRR Tolkien’s universe, from a vast, sprawling history implied in the language and the actions of its multi-specied characters, to a completely immersive fantasy realm with nary a seam to spoil the illusion. Moreover, he’s captured the sadness…

Written by: Martin Zika Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to be when you were a kid? Thanks to my parents, when I was young I enjoyed existential security. I don’t remember ever asking myself this question. What’s your reason for living? I think life is like a grand tour. The main thing is…

Compiled by Marie Šrámková All the world is a stage Harwood’s Garderobier is one of the most translated and performed English dramatic texts of recent decades. It is a tale about actors and the world of theater, which the author knew intimately from his original occupation as an actor. For five years he also worked…

Written by: Jan Tuček Sporty design, excellent handling, and powerful motors are the basis for the success of the new Mazda 6 line. In addition, you can choose between sedan, hatchback, and station wagon bodies with three levels of options, Base, Touring, and Sport. THE JAPANESE MAZDA brand is attacking on the European market with…

Written by: Klára Smolová Photo by: Dorothea BylicaWhen an endeavor is successful, why not try to repeat it? The younger sister of the U Modré kachničky (The Blue Duck) restaurant on Nebovidská street is every bit as fine as its namesake. Fall is the season for hunting and game feasts. But you’ll find two restaurants…

Written by: Helena Baker For those wine lovers with an adventurous mind, the possibility of visiting wineries or private wine cellars is nothing new. In fact many producers are more than ready to receive visitors. One region where such activities have recently been developed is Znojmo in southern Moravia near the Austrian border. This region…

Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt & archiv By reviving an old ornament and incorporating modern waste, Radana Lencová discovered a way to recycle culture along with cast-offs. RADANA LENCOVÁ began transforming waste into art during her studies in Granada, Spain. Under the influence of Arabic mosaic patterns, she glued together windows from…