Month: November 2005

Written by: David Friday Photo: archive Formerly home to the king’s vineyards, this Prague district came into its own as a residential hotspot in the late 1900s. New developments in recent years and ongoing projects are reinforcing that desirability. Rezidence Riegerovy sady VINOHRADY’S REDEVELOPMENT in the 1990s entrenched its expatriate population, without ostracizing locals. “It’s…

Photo: archiv Dana Lamžová (32) since September 1, managing director of Sodexho ČRWhy did you accept this position? It was a challenge. Thanks to the combination of my experience with Global Express and my previous activity as a financial director, the decision wasn’t that difficult. What do you see as your greatest task? To integrate…

Written by: Libor Ševčík Photo by: Erpet centrum The saying goes that there’s no such thing as bad weather for golf, just bad clothes. Nevertheless, we’ve chosen two solutions for enjoying the game more comfortably in the winter months. OF COURSE if the weather permits, you can play on domestic courses in the winter. But…

Written by: Michal Procházka Photo: allphoto images Like last month’s sport topic, ricochet, spinning is a decidedly modern activity. Best of all, the only thing you need for spinning is a firm resolve to do something for your health or physique. But you can expect to work up a good sweat. THE PROGRESSIVE nature of…

Compiled by: Milan Duda “We don’t have time to look at the rear-view mirror.” – One of the limousine drivers commenting on the extremely fast and reckless driving of government cars that were speeding to the Mošnov airport for the Czech prime minister, where they caused a mass car accident. ” We are only people,…

movies Kingdom of Heaven A medieval blacksmith joins his father’s crusade to the Holy Land, where his duty to defend Jerusalem clashes with his desire to bed its princess. Director Ridley Scott gives the movie all the spectacle, splendor, and impressive battle scenes that 130 million dollars can buy, but neither the story nor the…

Written by: Milan Duda Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to be when you were a kid? A tour bus driver (so I could see all of Europe). What truth about yourself would you like people to know? I’m vulnerable and I have a big heart. Do you think it is better to say…

Musical feast Sto zvířat has been on the music scene for 15 years, during which time it has put on concerts around the world, filmed a documentary about itself, released five albums, produced ten videos, and recorded for Czech Television. Today’s ten-member band includes only three musicians from the original group (Jan Kalina, Tomáš Belko,…

Written by: Milan Duda Photo: www.isifa.com Surrounded by hills, Bologna’s city center still appears much as it did during the Renaissance – rust-colored buildings, wide piazzas, majestic churches and covered walkways with floors laid with marble. Viewing its amazing architecture or standing under some arcade, you’ll get the feeling that you’ve found yourself in the…

Written by: Jan Tuček The new Citroen C6 is a luxury sedan set apart by a distinctive shape, loaded with modern technology, and driven by a V6 engine. THE NEW Citroen has rounded, dynamic lines and an unusually designed rear end with a concave window that sets it clearly apart from its competition. Its tilting…