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    Ticketstream pull-out guide / programová příloha

    January/Leden2003

    HAVEL Z HRADU

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    STUDENT GUIDEHOROSCOPESTHE WEEKEND WANDERERg o e s a b r o a d

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  • PUBLISHERAnn Lysek

    SENIOR EDITORMiguel Tuason

    GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Douglas RogersMiguel Tuason

    THAT GUY Mervyn Murray

    CONTRIBUTORSLilian von der Ahe

    Ryan E ClontzLenka Dostalková

    Jennifer HammMark Hopkins

    Andrea JurčováAjay Madiwale

    Missed MannersBig Rock

    Joseph SilberHilary St. JohnMick Swiney

    PHOTOGRAPHERSThomas BoulléRyan E ClontzAjay Madiwale

    Douglas Rogerswww.clubber.cz

    ADDRESSSokolská 22

    120 00 Prague 2Czech Republic

    NEW [email protected]

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    J A N U A R Y / L E D E N2003

  • 5 Missed Manners

    6 FAREWELL Václav Havel

    8 horoscopes

    10 thinkSTUDENT GUIDE

    12 Weekend Wanderer

    Spotlight

    15 FILM

    16 STAR RENTALS

    17 FOOD

    18 STYLE

    19 DIVERSION

    20 MUSIC

    22 NEbulous MOments

    26 theBACKpage

    The Statesman, The Artist

    America’s red-neck region

    The PULL-OUT guide to your inevitable future

    Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersJanuary Premieres

    Super videos to make you feel like a kid again

    FOUND: The BEST Chinese in PragueRadost F/X - Late night eating that keeps you healthy

    January Make-Over: NAIL IT DOWNGeorgie’s Box

    CrosswordBook excerpt: Four Blondes

    MELODYctionaryPlastic People of the Universe

    Cover Designed by:Doug Rogers

    JANUARY LEDEN2003

    FROM THE EDITOR

    Welcome to 2003.

    As this time of year rolls-in, we usually stop, examine our lives...and ultimately determine that we’re powerless to change it, any of it. And anyway, we’re having loads of fun living it.

    So this month, think again wants to say, “Hey, it’s okay, rozumime.”

    From a deep look into the Meaning of Life, to a meaningful tool into the beginning of school, this issue focuses on the way it is, right here, right now...

    Now it’s your turn! Tell us what YOU’d like to see, and what YOU’d like not to see. And look in future issues and see what YOU said, in print.

    Send your letters to:think againSokolská 22120 00 P2

    Or email to:[email protected]

    All letters become the property of think again and may be edited for length or clarity.

    The Meaning Of Life

    CORRECTION:Due to printer-error in Weekend Wanderer (December), the line: Kolín = Kutná Horashould have been: Kolín = Kutná HoraWe hope we didn’t offend anyone from either city.

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    Issue #1

  • JANUARY LEDEN5

    The Meaning Of Life

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    Questions? Dilemmas? Missed Manners professes to be a wealth of random tips, social and otherwise. No question

    too small, no inquiry too profound.

    Please send questions and musings to: [email protected]

    new year, a new beginning. And perhaps, time to take stock anew of just what on earth we’re doing with our lives. Just what, exactly, should we be

    But what about this life business, while we are distinct, and conscious as ourselves? Does it have meaning?

    No.Not ultimately. But that does not mean it

    doesn’t matter.Some might conclude from all this that

    nothing matters but the way we perceive things – that reality is relative and many-sided and, thus, the universal is amoral. While this may, strictly speaking, be true, the relativity is concrete enough through the interconnectedness of all things to make the behavior of one entity to another matter profoundly. The Universe may be amoral, but as long as you’re standing here on two solid feet you’d better behave, Buddy. Every other entity – whether a fl y, a dog, or a chicken – has as much right to its brief shining moment of consciousness as we do: So do no harm, and help if you can.

    Alternatively, those with a nihilistic bent might be tempted to conclude that nothing really matters, since there may not be a God or other Supreme Being to reward and/or punish them for their actions. But honestly, even if the teacher’s not looking, do you really want to throw Sally out the window?

    We – along with other conscious entities – are the way the Universe looks at itself, grasps itself, appreciates itself. If we don’t enjoy it, who will? And what a dark universe indeed it would be without enjoyment, without pleasure, without appreciation and wonderment.

    So enjoy it! Even the pain, if you can – study it, dissect it, experience it fully. It’s all so fl eeting, and one day you will be utterly unaware of any of this. We have the rest of eternity to be profoundly oblivious. So thanks, Oblivion, I’ll take a rain check.

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    doing anyway? What is the “meaning” of life? Here we are, grappling with what is probably the world’s most misphrased question. Life has no more inherent “meaning” than does a tree. What is the “meaning” of a “tree,” we might as well ask.

    But let’s begin at the beginning. All matter is 99.99% vacuum. The Universe itself is a sea of swirling matter/energy. And as the First Law of Thermodynamics tells us, energy cannot be created or destroyed – it merely changes forms. You, that table you are sitting at, the drink you’re enjoying, the wall, your keys, your eyes, the air, light, and heat – all are in motion on a quantum level and are mostly vacuum, mixed with ricocheting particles. (Which is why it is theoretically possible for you to pass your fi nger through the table or walk through a wall. If only all the colliding particles would politely get out of each other’s way, and allow their respective material substances to merge. But I digress. We might just end up falling though the fl oor anyway.)

    Now an infi nitesimal portion of this vast, swirling matter/energy of the Universe makes up organic life forms that are conscious. We perceive ourselves as distinct entities from all other things, and in relation to what is around us. We are no longer At One with the all-swirling, a mere unconscious part of its motion. Hence the angst, and sometimes loneliness, that is conscious existence.

    But consider that your consciousness lasts for a mere blip relative to the life span of the Universe. You get to be aware for a brief window of time, to look around and think, “Wow!” Then your energy gets sucked right back into the swirling mass and ends up pushing planets around as gravity, or light, or dust.

    All major religions address this process. Whether they refer to it as becoming One with the Universe, or being At One with Buddha consciousness, or playing harp with God in heaven, it’s all the same idea: returning, after death, to the All.

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    Soon, the heart light will be turned off and with it, will go a remarkable and compelling era in Czech history:Václav Havel as the nation’s president.

    he neon heart above Prague Castle, a replica of the one Havel often draws under his signature, is part of his farewell as president, a position he’s held since just after the collapse of communism in 1989. Like the president, the pulsing piece of modern art, which was put on display last November, has drawn a wide array of criticism and praise since the moment it appeared.

    t President Jacques Chirac, he’s made strong friendships and alliances with leaders that helped bring his nation greater prestige and power. But more than shaking hands and throwing parties with other presidents, Havel has also done the roll-up-your-sleeves kind of work to accelerate the Czech Republic being brought into the western fold. There is perhaps no greater example than his lobbying efforts to secure the nation’s invitation to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. After first suggesting the idea to Clinton in 1993, Havel turned up his efforts in 1997. And in 1998, he went to Washington, D.C. to meet with politicians one-on-one to convince them of expansion. The following year, the Czech Republic became among the first of the former communist nations to join NATO. Indeed, the staging of last November’s NATO Summit here – the first to be held behind the former Iron Curtain – was an acknowledgement to Havel’s pull with his counterparts in the west. During the two-day summit, Havel hosted a farewell dinner, in which he widely praised the dozens of heads of state who attended. Chirac described Havel as the “friendly, humble, soft but vivid light of the iron man who, in the dark depths of jail, in the abyss of totalitarianism, never weakened.” It is this image of the dissident-playwright, who spent five years in jail, and was

    President Václav Havelfarewell

    Whatever your opinion of the playwright-cum-politician, or his heart, one thing is clear: the country will not be the same when Havel steps down as president in early February. And nowhere will that be more clear than in the strength the Czech Republic will have on the western world’s radar screen. Havel is almost entirely credited with giving this small nation in central Europe a relatively big voice in both Washington, D.C. and Brussels. Since taking office as president of Czechoslovakia in 1990, Havel has won-over three American presidents and far more world leaders. Whether he was jamming with President Bill Clinton or waxing philosophy with French

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    the PlaywrightVáclav Havel

    In today’s world, Havel is known primarily for his political involvement.As a result, we often take little notice of his accomplishments in theartistic realm. Prior to revolutionary political action, he surfaced tointernational fame as a playwright while working in Divadlo Na Zabradli (TheTheater on the Balustrade) with the award winning play, The Garden Party(1963). Because of its success, Havel continued to write plays such asThe Memorandum, The Increased Diffi culty of Concentration, andRedevelopment. The fact that his plays were fi lled with blatant politicalcriticism caused many of them to be forbidden in Soviet OccupiedCzechoslovakia. Due to private circulation and secretperformances, however, his works were very infl uential for the dissidents andintellectuals of that time. Since becoming president, he has been unableto continue writing plays. Devotees are left to wonder if he plans to write again upon leaving offi ce.

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    later exalted by the people to Prague Castle (“Havel Na Hrad”) that has captured the imaginations of western Europeans and North Americans and contributed to the love affair they seem to have with him. Ironically, this persona has hurt him at home. In recent years, many Czechs have soured on Havel’s idealism and believe him to be out of touch and perhaps even egocentric. But now that Havel’s days in offi ce are numbered, Czechs are wincing at the notion of the two most likely successors: Václav Klaus or Miloš Zeman. Both politicians, former leaders of the country’s most powerful political parties, no longer enjoy voter popularity and compared to Havel, have relatively small standing on the world stage. (The president is elected through a vote in Parliament.) Havel may be losing his title as president but he’s not giving up his name or the infl uence he carries. Provided his health does not continue to deteriorate, which many are worried it will, Havel stands poised to continue as a spokesman for his nation and this region. And as it faces entry into the European Union in 2004, he may be may more needed than ever.

    By Jennifer Hamm

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    LIBRA23 Sep-22 OctVenusRosy PinkFirst half of the month is spent nursing the wounds of a friend or family member. But it all pays-off when your friend opens doos for you soon after.

    SCORPIO23 Oct-21 NovPlutoMaroonA lock on your wallet and A LOT less excess and impulsiveness will give those budding ideas of yours room to bring you fortune and opportunity beyond what even a Scorpio can imagine.

    SAGITARIUS22 Nov-21 DecJupiterPurpleThis is the month to take an interest in yourself. Relaxation and a few healthy habbits will get you farther than the walk home from the after-hours party.

    ARIES21 Mar-19 AprMarsRedDig a hole, bring your work and don’t come out until it’s finished. No news is good news this month.

    AQUARIUS20 Jan-18 FebUranusTurquoiseYou have got to give to receive this month. Calling home, doing that favor for your friend and a little extra work around the flat will set you straight to enjoy the stray that follows you home later.

    PISCES19 Feb-20 MarNeptuneSeafoam GreenThis is your time to shine. It’s time to rub elbows with all those important people you’ve been making a list of. So buy a new outfit and sell yourself.

    CAPRICORN22 Dec-19 JanSaturnBrownNow that you’ve recovered from your New Year’s festivities, it’s time to take some responsibility for your emotional well-being. So pack your bags, make your amends and take your friend to your favorite tropical island.

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    Take notice of the little things in life. When you are asked to go skydiving/rock-climbing/etc, GO! It will change your life forever; you may even come back as a pair.

    VIRGOVIRGO23 Aug-22 SepMercuryBlueTake notice of the little things in life. When you are asked to go skydiving/rock-climbing/etc, GO! It will change your life forever; you may even come back as a pair.

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    TAURUS20 Apr-20 MayVenusOliveKeep your head screwed-on tight, stay sensible and fight the urge to be guided by emptions. A small investment will pay-off big at the end of pay-off big at the end of the month.

    GEMINI21 May-20 JunMercuryGrayOpen your mind, explore your creative side and find some interesting people to hang out with. An adventure awaits.

    CANCER21 Jun-20 JulMoonSilverPut that dream to paper. Stay focused and you’ll realize your dream in weeks, but don’t forget to look up from the drawing board at the end of the month or you just might miss your soulmate.

    LEOLEO23 Jul-22 AugSunFirey OrangeGet a hobby and spend some time doing it with those closest to you. Too much work this month could leave you with enough money to have dinner alone every night.

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    By Ryan E ClontzIllustrations byIllustrations by Douglas Rogers

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    s t u d e n tg u i d e2003 g u i d e2003

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    would like to welcome the returning and new students g u i d e

    to the first semester of 2003. We hope this guide makes the getting-to-know part that much easier... Compiled By Ajay Midawale

    Student Café P ICKSThe GlobePštrossová 6, P1tel: 224 934 203This bookstore/cafe is designed for large study groups. Big sturdy tables, inexpensive and decent food, plus ethernet ports for your laptop, make it the perfect place to cram before midterms.

    MedusaBelgická 17, Praha 2This Vinohrady café offers a lot for students looking for a relaxed atmosphere and quiet environment. Tables are almost always taken, so come early to grab a seat. Hands down the best bar-food in Prague. Their Cheese Crackers taste like Cheez-its.

    ŠivaMasna 8, Praha 1Halfway between náměsti Republiky and Staroměské náměsti, this cajovna/hookah bar is a great place to bring a book and while away the day. With over 100 selections of teas, imported Lebanese wines and excellent Middle Eastern snack food, you’ll never want to leave. They offer private, curtained rooms for larger groups.

    Dobra Trafi ka,Ujezd, P1Korunni, P2With two convenient locations, this cafe works perfectly for studying, reading or just hanging out. Coffee and tea menus are extensive, and there are few but tasty food options. Try the Iced Mocha.

    Café LouvreNárodni třida 20, P1tel:224 930 949If you want to study where Rudolph Steiner, Albert Einstein, and Franz Kafka held court, then this is your place. With a staff that will leave you alone with one cup of coffee for three hours, this historic cafe is meant for intellectual discourse. Carries many English papers for free, and once you’re done studying, you can go play billiards at one of the fi ve tables available. American Lemonade served here.

    Student Bar P ICKSScarlett’s BarMostecka 21, P1tel: 257 532 649As Cheers-y as a bar off the Charles Bridge could possibly get. On all nights of the week, this place teams with English-speaking students. Damn cheap (17Kč beer/wine, 35kc mixed drinks) during happy hour and reasonably priced all other times, this bar is perfect for when you’re in that “start drinking at two in the afternoon” mood.

    From Dusk ‘til DawnTynska 19, P1So American it’s nauseating; but that’s the charm of this old town bar. Loud music and an often rowdy crowd make this place a sure bet on a weekend night. Absolutely fantastic Cocktails. These super-friendly bartenders have talent! Try a Dry Gin Martini by Lukaš (one of the best I’ve ever had) or a Flaming Volcano.

    ZionŽižkov (ask around, you’ll fi nd it!)This hole in the wall is just that, a HOLE IN THE WALL. It’s small, dirty and cheap. But if you like that, then this Žižkov bar will be everything you’re looking for. Talented, amateur DJ’s spin excellent reggae/hip-hop on a regular basis. The great crowd is always willing to share, if not exactly fl uent in English.

    UjezdUjezd 19, P1This Mala Strana three-fl oor dive is full of students of all nationalities. The bartenders are fl uent in English when they choose to be, so expect competition from the regulars when trying to order a drink. Nevertheless, the relaxed vibe and friendly clientele consistently lend themselves to a good time.

    Marquis De SadeTemplova 8, P1tel: 606 857 013Though nothing like the name might imply, this former brothel now houses one of Prague’s most famous bars. Prohibition style décor, two fl oors and extraordinarily high ceilings create Marquis’ unique ambience.

    would like to welcome the returning and new students to the first semester of 2003. We hope this guide makes the getting-

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    Cel l phones:Having a cell phone in Prague is vital. Obviously the safest, most reliable option for your mobile needs would be any of the Eurotel, T-Mobile, or Oskar stores found all over the city. But they are, by no means, the cheapest. For a more economical new or used (sketchy) phone, head to the bazaars at Národni třida or Karlovo náměsti. Example of savings: a phone that retails at Nokia for 8665Kč was bought new with original box and sim card at Národni třida for 6100Kč.

    Grocery StoresWell, assuming that unless you’re blind, you have seen the Tesco at Národni třida. So here are your other options:

    Carrefour Novy SmichovAnděl metro-tram stopsUndoubtedly the biggest supermarket (and full-on shopping mall) near the center, Carrefour remains your best bet for comprehensive grocery shopping similar to that found in western supermarkets.

    24 hour TescoZličin metro stop (+ transfer to bus)For those late-night cravings for chevre, head way the fuck out on the yellow line to Zlicin. There you will fi nd all your twenty four hour food needs met by the twenty four hour Tesco.

    TaxisHailing a taxi in Prague is a bad idea. One, they’re sketchy; Two, you will get ripped off. No exceptions. Instead, order one via City Taxi (233 103 310) or AAA (233 113 311). They come to the rescue with fast, reliable and inexpensive service. These taxi agencies are by far your best bet when you don’t want to take the night tram.

    HousingMost prearranged, student housing in Prague is a bit sub-par. So if you need more space, or if that awful roomate is bugging you, then get your own place. Rent here can be very cheap...if you’re patient. There is an apartment for every price range. Look in the newspapers (Annonce, The Prague Post) for apartment listings. You can also try a number of websites like www.reality.cz, which is all in Czech, so have your slovník ready. If you are uncomfortable with that try www.happyhouserentals.com, which is in English. Be patient and allow yourself, at least two or three weeks to fi nd a place. Happy Hunting.

    tel: 222 521 273Just small and cozy enough for those times you want to surf for hours, this place offers the standard, high-speed internet connection (1Kč/min) with ultra friendly service.

    Kava Kava KavaPlatyz Passage, P1Located across the street from Tesco (Narodní třidá), this is an excellent place in the center of town with excellent coffees and pastries. Travel one fl ight down for their internet terminals.

    Bohemia BagelUjezd and Stare Mesto (P1)tel: 224 812 560Two great locations and big comfy couches put this place on this list despite its expensive 1.5kc a minute charge. Prepaid discount cards are also available. Nab computer #15 in the ujezd location.

    Planeta Internet CafeVinohradská 102, P3Extraordinarily cheap at 40h a minute, but as a result always packed. Wait a little, save a lot.

    Laundry and internet Café KorunniKorunni , P2Surf the net while your clothes dry, need I say more? Yes, because at 2kc a minute this is the most expensive place I have listed. Still, I say it’s worth it.

    L ibrariesBritish CouncilNárodní 10, Praha 1

    Prague Municipal LibraryMariánské nám. 1, Praha 1

    Library of the Academy of ScienceNárodní 3, Praha 1tel: 221 403 280

    Technical LibraryMariánské nám. 5 (Klementinum), Praha 1

    Internet Café P ICKS:The Internet MouseRumunská 9, P2tel: 222 521 273

    Internet Café P ICKS:

  • You may ask why the hell we didn’t go someplace interesting like New York or Chicago, but instead chose the less well-known town of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We’re wondering the same thing ourselves.

    Thursday, 7:25 am – 2:15 pmGetting There: Unless you plan to swim or dig, the best way to get to America is to fly. My route is American Airlines via Paris. Cost: four months rent.This involves dinner, snack, and as many viewings of Austin Powers: Goldmember as you can cram into a ten-hour flight. You may be tempted to order the salmon for dinner. If so, keep one of those handy wax-glossed paper bags nearby.

    Pozor! They charge you for beer – she’s already poured it when I realize I don’t have any US currency.Flight Attendant: “We also accept Euro.”Me: “I only have crowns”.Flight Attendant: “What the hell’s a crown?” In the end she gives me the beer anyway. After months of Gambrinus, about the only positive thing I can say about Heineken is that it’s wet.Cost: a dinner at Velryba. I arrive in Dallas, TX. My suitcase arrives in Chicago, IL.

    3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Driving: In America, everybody drives everywhere. In Texas, everybody drives like a homicidal maniac on crack. I cross the border into Oklahoma where I find trees, hills, rock formations, and lakes, all of which are the

    same shade of brown. The only thing keeping the countryside from being beautiful is the fact that... well, it’s really fucking ugly.Weather in Tulsa when I arrive: 75° F (22° C).

    8:30 pm Mom and Dad’s: I arrive and greet my family, passing in and out of jet lag-induced perplexity. My brother demands to know whether those communists have warped my mind.

    9:00 pm AMC Cinemas: Not wanting to sleep, I partake in the #1 pastime of Tulsa (next to drinking and driving): the multiplex. I see “The Two Towers.” A before-the-movie preview shows a car commercial which consists of a helmeted driver racing a sedan through the streets of Prague. “I live there,” I say out loud. “Shh,” say the people behind me. “Yeah, like that Vin Diesel movie,” my brother volunteers.

    1:00 am Across the Street: Visiting neighbors Becky, forty-something, her daughter Carolyn, 19, and Carolyn’s three toddlers, smoking on the front porch.They ask where I live. “Prague,” I say.Becky: “Is that in the Panhandle?”Me: “No, the Czech Republic.”Carolyn: (correcting me) “Czechoslovakia.”Carolyn: “Are you doing missionary work over there, or are Christians allowed to roam free without getting shot?”Becky: “Yeah, Slobodan Milosevic. They speak German over there?”

    The Weekend WandererThe Weekend Wanderer

    1. The Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous2. A bottle of Becherovka3. Your meds

    The American Red-Neck Region

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    When visiting America’s legendary Bible Belt, here area few random items you won’t want to be without:

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  • Me: “No, Czech.”Becky: “What does it sound like?”Me: “Strč prst skrz krk.”Carolyn: “Sounds like Klingon.” We are joined by Carolyn’s husband Tim, 20. He asks what their names would be in Czech.“Beky?” I guess. “Karolyñ?” I explain that the name ‘Tim’ is a lot like the Czech pronoun tím. “Like if you ask me how I light my cigarette,” I say, and hold up my lighter. “S tím, with this.”“See?” Tim tells his wife. “You do everything with me.”

    Friday, 6:30 am Jet Lag: I wake up early and can’t go back to sleep. I mess with the showerhead for ten minutes before I realize it doesn’t come off.

    7:00 am – 12:00 pm Absolutely Nothing Happens. I go see “The Two Towers” again.

    12:30 pm High School Buddies: I meet up with old friends John, a dual-diagnosis counselor at a rehab center, and Jim, a dual-diagnosis inpatient in treatment for substance abuse and schizophrenia. They take me to an AA Meeting.

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    Lunch The Corner Café: Menu consists of omelettes topped with a pool of oil and stuffed with an orange substance resembling cheese, and glasses of water (free!). We spend lunch trying to name each of the ten Star Trek movies.Jim asks where I live. “Prague,” I say.John: “That’s in Hungary, right?”Jim: “What? What??” John explains that a shortage of oxygen to Jim’s brain makes it difficult for him to comprehend language. I silently hope that the same problem causes my failure to learn Czech.

    5:00 pm Mom and Dad’s: I break open the present I brought for Mom and Dad, a bottle of Becherovka, and consume several shots to deal with my Corner Café omelette. My dad comes home from work with a shopping bag, and announces that he has finally found a long searched-for Christmas present for my grandmother.“Fantasticky,” I say. He pulls out a compact, heavy-duty flashlight.“I think she might like it,” he says.

    Saturday, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Absolutely Nothing Happens. I go see “The Two Towers” again.

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    “That certainly sounds foreign,” she replies.

    Evening Patrick’s: Located in a strip mall, the outside of the bar could be just another shop selling potpourri and greeting cards; the inside looks like an airport terminal with a bigscreen showing football. I play shuffleboard with a guy named Jack, who tends bar next door and has just finished work. He points out various cowgirls in the bar, each of whom he claims is giving him “a Fuck Me look”, and offers to “split” them with me. He stares, open-mouthed, as each woman eventually leaves.

    Last Night in Town Mom and Dad’s: I drink several poorman’s speedballs when I suddenly run out of cigarettes. Rather than add to the mobs of drunk drivers on the streets, I decide to walk to the nearest gas station. I realize an hour later why everyone drives everywhere.

    Monday, All Day Long Getting Home: I spend five painfully hungover hours by car to Dallas. By the ten-hour flight to Paris a bizarre cold has set in. I spend the 3-hour layover recovering from the salmon, and sleep for the next hour and a half to Prague. When I wake up, we are descending rapidly through fog so solid I can barely make out the wing of the plane through the window. We land in an airport which looks vaguely familiar, but I continue to spend the first half hour of my arrival convinced I have landed in Finland by mistake. It’s not until now, on the bus from the airport to Dejvická, that I’ve started relaxing back into the voices and images of Prague... again so new, again so welcome.

    “I Remember You”, Skid Row“The Hanukkah Song,” Adam Sandler“Unseasonably high temperatures throughout the day...”, the radio continues. On the way we pass a number of oil wells – none of which are pumping. Finally a roadside sign approaches, spelling the ‘w’ in “Stillwater” with what is clearly an upside-down lowercase ‘m’.

    Afternoon Stillwater: There is absolutely nothing of interest which can be said about this town. Local attractions are Eskimo Joe’s bar and grill, self-proclaimed as “Stillwater’s Jumpin’ Little Juke Joint”, and the Git ‘n’ Gallup convenience store. My personal favorite is the highway exit leading back to Tulsa.

    Evening Back in Tulsa:I sit with Joan at her favorite restaurant, the International House of Pancakes, the U Fleku of the Plains States, and talk about her pregnancy. A waitress serving a nearby table of truck drivers overhears and points to Joan’s cigarette. “Women who smoke when they’re pregnant got a 98% chance a havin’ retarded babies,” she says.

    Sunday, 10:00 am Saint Mary’s: Church with the family. A historical shortage of African-Americans has not prevented the white middle-class housewives in the church choir from singing a number of African-American spirituals. A flautist provides backup with Jethro Tull-esque disco solos.

    12:00 pm Lunch with Gramma: We go to the Piccadilly Restaurant, a typical Sunday push-your-tray-along-a-metal-rack-and-choose-meals-such-as-chicken-pot-pie-from-behind-protective-glass cafeteria. It is obvious that several local charismatic churches have just

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm On the Road: I drive to the nearby college town of Stillwater to help my friend Joan pack up her apartment. Oklahoma radio stations keep us company along the way with the following hit songs:“Smokin’”, Boston

    concluded their services, since most of the crowd seems to be improvising various hymns and sermons for each other’s benefit as they wait in line. As we eat, Gramma asks me all about the Czech language, begging me to demonstrate some for her. “Strč prst skrz krk,” I say.

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    BIG thumbs up – I’ve already got the Special Edition DVD on next year’s Xmas list.

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    “The Two Towers” is no exception: the film portrays the defense of Rohan, a nation of horse masters which represents one of the last “free” human kingdoms in Middle Earth, against the ethnic cleansing efforts of the evil wizard Sauruman (Christopher Lee) and his army of scary-looking Uruk-Hai.A rather simple plot, you might argue, for a three-hour film, and you’d be right ... the majority of the movie is spent on nothing other than good old-fashioned ass kicking.But of course there are slower moments, subplots such as the darker side of Aragorn’s (Viggo Mortensen) relationship with Arwen (Liv Tyler), and especially Frodo Baggins’ (Elijah Wood) growing heroin addict-style ring fever, every scene of which is stolen by the computer-animated Gollum (Andy Sirkis), a creature with even bigger puppy-dog eyes than Wood – which is a good thing. Even with these precious breathers, you’ll still crawl out of the theater physically exhausted... it’s that intense.

    The Lord of the Rings series’ second installment is a reminder that movies this cool fit into their own category – the only real criticism anyone can muster about the series is that you have to wait a year to see the next one.

    J a n u a r y F i l m P r e m i e r e sDie Another Day / Dnes neumirejVB, 2002, actionDir. Lee TamahoriStar. Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Rick YunePrem. 2 January

    Full Frontal / Hollywood, HollywoodUSA 2002, comedyDir. Steven SoderberghStar. Julia Roberts, David Duchovny, Brad PittPrem. 2 January

    Mies vailla menneisyytt / The Man Without a Past/ Muz bez minulostiFinland, Germany, France, 2002, dramaDir. Aki KaurismakiStar. Markku Peltola, Kati OutinenPrem. 9 JanuarySweet Home Alabama / Holka na roztrhaniUSA 2002, romantic comedyDir. Andy TennantStar. Reese Witherspoon, Josh LucasPrem. 9 January

    The 51st State / Predpis 51USA, GB, comedyDir. Ronny YuStar. Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Meat LoafPrem. 23 January

    Heaven / NebeUSA, Italy, GB, France, Germany 2002Dir. Tom TykwerStar. Cate Blanchett, Giovanni RibisiPrem. 30 January

    Lord of the Ring:The Two Towers

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    SPIDERMAN / Some of us may have grown up reading about this super hero in the comic books; finally, he has come to life together with all of the characters we love. Fans won’t be disappointed with this movie, for it sticks to the comic nicely. Those who aren’t familiar with Spiderman will have something to look forward to as this classic super hero saves New York City from the infamous Green Goblin. If you like this film, check out X-Men, another movie adapted from the comics.

    STAR WARS Episode II: Attack of the Clones / nobody hasn’t heard of Star Wars, and this movie is the second in the prequel. It’s almost like watching the very first ones (which are in actuality the fourth, fifth and sixth ones). If you can withstand the script, the movie is actually good, once you are in the mood. Yoda’s light-saber battle kicks ass!

    ICE AGE, SHREK and MONSTERS, INC. / the new computer animation these three movies are the best yet! Monsters,

    dark Lords. This movie is amazing, and though it goes on for three hours, you still can’t get enough of it. Unfortunately it leaves one wondering what will happen in the next film, Twin Towers, which opens this month. While you wait, content yourself with Willow and The Never Ending Story if you like this film.

    HARRY POTTER and the Philosopher’s Stone / Reading the book makes you feel young again. Reading all the books does. Watch Harry Potter at his first year at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, making friends and fighting giant trolls. The special effects may

    not be the best, but you still wish you were born in a wizard family. Catch the second installment in teaters now. There is nothing like Harry Potter to give you the motivation to go back to school!

    E.T. the Extra Terrestrial / The movie we all loved. A special edition has just come out making all of us who watched this fantastic movie as a kid want to see it again. Remember when you were a child and you found an alien? Well, now you can relive the memory with this film. There is nothing out there quite like it.

    By Hilary St. John

    Inc. will have you quoting lines to your co-workers like a three-year-old child. Shrek is a contemporary, silly fairy tale. Ice Age is just like the cartoons you watched as a child. Nothing like these three animated films can make you feel young again. And if you liked these, there are more: Toy Story (1 and 2), Antz and A Bug’s Life. All are computer-animated and bring a smile on your face.

    THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Fellowship of the Ring / Whenever you’re feeling down and stressed-out by adult life, pop in the video and pull yourself into a magical world with Hobbits, Elves, and evil

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  • Though late-night dining options in Prague have been rather limited in the past. think again is happy to see more and more establishments popping-up around town which cater to our 3am cravings. But RADOST F/X, with its imaginative menu, chill atmosphere and handsome staff, continues to be one of our prefered final-stops after a long night, especially now when the nights are so bloody long. Meat-eater’s recommendation: Sloppy Joe

    RADOST F/X, Bělehraská 120, P2 tel: 224 254 776

    Though late-night dining options in Prague have been rather limited in the

    Radost F/X

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    Since arriving in this city, every trip into a Chinese restaurant had resulted in disappointment. That’s bound to happen, especially for those of us who have a very specifi c taste when it comes to Chinese cuisine. And for me, no place had hit the mark in the past, not even close – and I’ve tried many. Finally, I found it; the one and, so far, only restaurant in Prague that prepares food in that distinctly western style I’d been missing: big portions, not too spicy and even a little bit sweet. That restaurant is ČÍNSKÁ RESTAURACE PO SEČUANSKU. Formerly located on Národní třida, the restaurant has just reopened, now in the cozier Vršovice neighborhood. It’s diffi cult to explain this western-style of Chinese cooking. It has to do with dishes being served without (or at least with only small amounts) of mono-sodium glutamate (msg) or L-glutamic acid – a toxic, unnatural, headache-inducing food seasoning known to cause the “China restaurant syndrome” (not to mention high-blood pressure). Basically, a dish bathing in msg usually tastes delicious when you begin eating, but will soon taste like pure salt; fi nally, you’ll be unbelievably thirsty. You’ll walk-away from that meal completely unsatisfi ed. I don’t claim that this restaurant uses no msg, I didn’t ask; but they certainly don’t overuse it. Another reason I confi dently recommend this

    establishment is that every bite of my delicious Cubed Chicken Kung Pao (105Kč) included a diced piece of choice chicken meat (breast and thigh). Too often have I ordered diced chicken dishes which only contained the “throw-away” bits of the chicken: fat and cartilage; sometimes, it didn’t even taste or look like chicken. My companions had the Curry Chicken (105Kč) and the Chicken with bamboo shoots and mushrooms (119Kč). Three clean plates at the end. They also offer an extensive weekday lunch menu with dishes starting at 59Kč. The decor is clean, spacious and will certainly fi t large groups comfortably. Basically, it looks just like every Chinese restaurant you’ve ever visited in your life, complete with a life-size fountain. But when the food is THIS good, you hardly notice anything else. And the staff is just as comfortable speaking in English as in Czech, making short-timers and tourists feel as equally at home as the Pražak.

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    FOUND: the best Chinese in Prague

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    With a great new atmosphere, this nuevo Mexican take-out joint is actually good. The “fresh” is there because everything’s fresh; from the tortillias to the salsa.

    Dishes start at only 49Kč, and they’ve got a vegetarian menu too. We hear that there are plans to start delivery soon. We can’t wait.

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    It’s 5pm on a Saturday; and we’re sitting in a bar drinking copious amounts of coffee because it’s just too early to start drinking beer. “No one wrote in for the make-over,” I tell the girls.I stare down at my 1/2 green mis-shapen nails that look as if I have been digging my own metro. “A manicure,” we cry in unison.So it’s off to Kotva, armed with a camera. The “artiste” at the first floor beauty shop agrees to do a manicure even though we don’t have an appointment. She begins by cutting, evening-out and painfully fixing the cuticles. Then, after buffing and filing, she applies two coats of our Color of the Month, Pearl. 20 minutes and 310Kč later, I feel like a new woman. And finally, it’s now late enough to start drinking.

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    19. Largest Plants21. ______ ______ on the back22. A Few23. Household Pest26. Gap29. Leaders31. Come to an End33. Challenge34. Water Tone35. Up to Standard37. Cole Cut Middle40. ______ de Janeiro41. Boston Red ______42. Become Solid

    The author and publisher of this crossword puzzle are both well aware that it does not follow the guidelines of “Simon & Schuster.” So just look past that and enjoy!

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    PUNK AND ROLL:Without a doubt, Social Distortion can be considered the flagship band of this category. By mixing traditional rock styles with punk attitude and angst; and throwing-in a healthy dose of showmanship, bands such as this and Turbo Negro have taken this type of punk to a whole new level.

    EMO:Drawing its moniker from the emotional content of its lyrics and musical force, this offshoot of punk dates-back to the band Fugazi, and has grown to be almost as wide in musical scope as punk itself. Bands such as The Alkaline Trio, Planes Mistaken For Stars and quite a few Czech bands such as Lvmen fall into this category.

    STRAIGHTEDGE:This movement takes its name from the title of a Minor Treat song. Followers of the straightedge ethic shun alcohol, tobacco, drugs and even premarital sex. Is it any wonder why it is characteristically angry?

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    melody77’ PUNK:This is punk in its most basic form. Bands playing this style will be reminiscent of such early acts as The Clash, The Sex Pistols and The Ramones.

    STREET PUNK:This beer-fueled anthem-laden punk had its origins in the 80’s Oi! movement from England. Street punk is popular with the mohawk set as well as the skinheads. Current examples include The Dropkick Murphys, Oxymoron and 80’s veterans such as GBH and The Business.

    HARDCORE:Originally from Washington, DC, this sound grew to be popular all across the eastern seaboard of the United States of America and then swept Europe. Hardcore groups include “tuff guy” bands like Slapshot and Agnostic Front; as well as non “tuff guy” acts like Strike Anywhere and As Friends Rust.

    POP PUNK:Probably the most radio-friendly of the bunch; bands like Bad Religion, Die Toten Hosen, NOFX and The Offspring, have been making this style party music for many years and provided many fans entry to the world of punk.

    Since the early beginnings of punk, the styles and types of music that can be called “punk” have become numerous. Here is a brief list to help you figure it all out.

    A GLOSSARY OF PUNK

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    Plastic People of the UniverseAgon Orchestra, Club Roxy - 15.12.02 Accompanied by the 20-piece Agon Orchestra, the Plastic People of the Universe recreated a 1979 concert celebrating the work of poet Ladislav Klíma. The original show was, like most in the band’s first twenty years, an exercise in subverting the Communist authorities, and those who attended it knew it was something of an event. The Roxy show was well-publicized and sponsored by Česká Spořitelna. (In fact there was a huge Česká Spořitelna banner spread out on the Roxy’s eastern wall.)

    Times have indeed changed. The 1979 show, a remastered recording of which was available at the merchandise counter, featured an audience respectful of the band and the event, and the circumstances attendant to it. In contrast, much of the Roxy audience couldn’t find the patience to shut up and listen. The Agon Orchestra specializes in experimental compositions and has in its repertoire pieces for retuned instruments and vast amounts of percussion. They were a good match for augmenting the Plastic People’s combination of jazz, rock, and noise in this evening’s endeavor. The texts themselves were read, whispered, or screamed by PPU frontman/saxophonist Vratislav Brabenec in between blasts of controlled chaos from the orchestra. The flow of the performance was disturbed, however, by the occasional retirement of the principle members of the PPU, Brabanec, to a table set with pitchers of water and beer while the orchestra took over. Additionally, it was hard to tell when the performance had concluded. After the introductions of several soloists, much of the orchestra left the stage while the conductor and some others remained at the table and some music was still flowing from the stage. The music itself while flowing in many ways would have benefited from more structure in delivery and a different performance space. Given the nature of the material and its history, Aj obešel já polí pět would have been better suited to a theater rather than a club. In a venue with seats, the audience might have been induced to give the music the respect it deserved and the band might have been inclined to give the music some boundaries.

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