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We know that it is probably difficult to stay optimistic during the tough economic slowdown, but we believe our positive thinking can help us to cope with the situation, learn from it, or even turn it around. We are not actually trying to talk about the economy today, but about our new partner Pozitivni Noviny (Positive News) that has lots to do with thinking positive. Why? Because it brings exceptional articles, information, stories, interviews, essays, ideas, recommendations, thoughts, and more. You can read them any time, no matter what day or year it is now, because they will always bring something warm and enticing to give you strength to live, learn, and thrive.

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The results are in! On March 7^th, the Czech Lion awards revealed winners from each category. As predicted, Karamazovs, Tobruk, and Country Teacher received more than one award, but Hlidac c.47 was also very successful. The best documentary category debuted and the main figure, Vaclav Havel, was also present.

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If you need inspiration in your life then you should read about Anna Zemankova - a Czech artist that made a large impact on art in the 20^th century. You may ask, “What was so special about her?” We would reply that it was her determination and passion to express her inner beauty by works of art. Moreover, her artistic expressions started much later in her life and all her techniques were completely self-taught. Her work was and still is admired at home and also around the world, and her willingness to explore new things could inspire many of us, expatriates.

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This week’s Friday night was special for all fans of Czech movies. The Czech Film and Television Academy revealed their nominations for the Czech Lion awards. The contest, which is very much similar to the American Oscars awards, revealed thirteen different categories but the movies selected in each of them did not seem to vary. The list of top movies looked rather repetitive giving us, viewers, less imagination about who will be the top winners in March 2009.

The top best movies nominations were the Karamazovs, Tobruk and Country Teacher. The same movies were also nominated in other categories:  best music, director, and script. On the other hand, this year’s nominations brought more variety by bringing a new category of the best documentary. You can view the nominations in the list at the end of the article.

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Who doesn’t know Josef Lada, a writer, caricaturist and illustrator of cartoons of Svejk (The Good Soldier Svejk), Mikes (Mikes the Tomcat), beautiful Czech landscapes, and pictures from everyday lives? His self-taught drawing technique is known around the world. You may have seen his Water Sprite (Vodník), Hog-killing Time (Zabíjačka), Czech Bethlehem (Český betlém), Czech Countryside (Česká krajina), or Fracas in the Pub (Rvačka v hospodě). The lastly named illustration brought so much attention to the Czech public and organizers of Josef Lada’s Museum that they decided to reconstruct this scene with volunteers dressed in Czech historical costumes.

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Both countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, finally announced their athletes of the year for 2008. As separate countries, they both continued in this tradition that is already 50 years old. The Czech athlete of the year became Barbora Spotakova - a world and Olympic champion and the world record holder in javelin throwing. Slovakian athlete of the year was Michal Martikan- a slalom canoeist, an Olympic champion and world champion.

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K. Čapek

Karel Capek (1890 - 1938) was a Czech writer, political thinker, and philosopher that was known around the world. You have probably heard about him as an “inventor” of the word “Robot.” He was not only known for his resistance against the Nazis but also the Communists and always promoted a free and democratic Czechoslovakia. His work and pure democratic beliefs are just two of many reasons to read his great books that have been translated into many other languages. You may also find another reason to read his books - it has been 70 years since his death and anybody is able to freely publish his books, making them even more available to the world.

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The former president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel, was hospitalized and underwent throat surgery. After the surgery he suffered complications and was in serious conditions. His condition; however, just slightly improved compared to Wednesday morning. He is able to move and eat but he is very tired and needs a respiratory to breath. His wife, Dagmar Havlova, visits him on regular basis but even her visits are limited to give the former country leader a better opportunity for quicker recovery. 

Less than a year ago, Vaclav Havel ended up in the hospital. Last year he suffered from bronchitis and complained of a heart problem. His condition was not serious at that time but he needed intensive treatments. Havel used to be a heavy smoker and frequently experienced health problems. After his operation to remove lung cancer and other surgeries, he had breathing difficulties and needed extra care to treat other health problems caused by these invasive treatments.

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Prague Castle (www.15wheelsetcongress.com)

After our successful video post with the Czech Christmas fairy tales, wer are adding another video sequence about Prague and the Czech Republic. We have selected two slideshows and two videos. All of them have something special about our country including famous politicians, movie stars, models, writers, conductors and more. Beautiful pictures of countryside, castles and cities don’t need explanations at all. The videos will either bring you back home or introduce this beautiful country to you for the first time. Enjoy!

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Wilson monument in Prague

How many of you know that there was a monument to an American President in Prague? Yes, there was a statue of Woodrow Wilson located at the main train station in the center of Prague. The monument was destroyed by the Nazis in 1941 and was forgotten for more than 60 years. A new project, initiated by American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR), will renew this monument in Prague to remind us of the close ties the Czech Republic and United States share.

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Who would not know Woody Allen, a well-known director, actor, comedian and musician? He claims that his musical inclinations are as good as golfing techniques of weekend players, but his performance in the Congress Center in Prague confirmed that he is perhaps talented since his concert was nearly sold out. Allen flew to Prague on his private plane with his wife Soon-Yi and his children. Before visiting Prague, he concerted in Dresden, and after his concert in Prague he will continue in Budapest, Amsterdam, Florence and Warsaw. The Czech President, Vaclav Klaus, had a great chance to meet this gifted man in person too.

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In our latest series of Famous People, we mentioned the Czech singer Karel Gott. We also revealed that the next Czech Nightingale Award Show would be in December. Today, we can share with you the results of this popular Czech show, where Czech viewers cast their voices; thus, making this show sligthly comparable to the American TV show called American Idol.

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