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Monday, December 26, 2011
OFCS winners announced
1/2 UPDATE: Well, everything was coming up "Tree." So be it. Glad "A Separation" won anyway. The official release:
The Tree of Life, which led the Online Film Critics Society nominations with seven, was the big winner at the 15th Annual Online Film Critics Society Awards. The film took home the prize for Best Picture as well as trophies for Best Director (Terrence Malick), Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Editing and Best Cinematography. No other film won more than one award.
The other three acting winners were Michael Fassbender winning Best Actor for his performance in Shame; Tilda Swinton's work in We Need to Talk About Kevin won the award for Best Actress; and Christopher Plummer received the Best Supporting Actor prize for his work in Beginners.
Best Picture:
The Tree of Life
Best Animated Feature:
Best Director:
Terrence Malick - The Tree of Life
Best Lead Actor:
Michael Fassbender - Shame
Best Lead Actress:
Tilda Swinton - We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Supporting Actor:
Christopher Plummer - Beginners
Best Supporting Actress:
Jessica Chastain - The Tree of Life
Best Original Screenplay:
Midnight in Paris
Best Adapted Screenplay:
Tinker Tailor Solider Spy
Best Editing:
The Tree of Life
Best Cinematography:
The Tree of Life
Best Film Not in the English Language:
A Separation
Best Documentary:
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Special Awards (previously announced):
To Jessica Chastain, the breakout performer of the year
To Martin Scorsese in honor of his work and dedication to the pursuit of film preservation
"A Separation" and "Hugo," two of my favorites, get something extra under the tree this year, if not as much as "The Tree of Life" (pictured). But plenty of room under the branches in what I must say is a strong slate from my group.
Here's the official release:
"The Tree of Life", Terrence Malick's exploration of suburban family life in the 1950's, received seven nominations for the 15th Annual Online Film Critics Society awards. The film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Malick), Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt), Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Cinematography.
Joining "The Tree of Life" in Best Picture are Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist", Alexander Payne's "The Descendants", Nicolas Winding Refn's "Drive" and Martin Scorsese's "Hugo". Malick, Hazanavicius, Refn and Scorsese were joined in the Best Director race by "Melancholia" director Lars von Trier.
"Drive" was the second most nominated film picking up six mentions including the aforementioned Picture and Director as well as Best Supporting Actor (Albert Brooks), Best Adapted Screenplay, Editing and Cinematography. Brooks was nominated alongside John Hawkes in "Martha Marcy May Marlene", Nick Nolte in "Warrior", Pitt and Christopher Plummer in "Beginners". In Best Supporting Actress, the nominees were Chastain, Melissa McCarthy for "Bridesmaids", Janet McTeer for "Albert Nobbs", Carey Mulligan for "Shame" and Shailene Woodley for "The Descendants".
Woodley and Mulligan's co-stars shared nominations in the Best Actor slate, George Clooney and Michael Fassbender respectively, who were nominated alongside Jean Dujardin in "The Artist", Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and Michael Shannon in "Take Shelter". The Best Actress category features Kirsten Dunst in "Melancholia", Elizabeth Olsen in "Martha Marcy May Marlene", Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady", Tilda Swinton in "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and Michelle Williams for "My Week with Marilyn".
Each year, the OFCS also submits nominations for Special Achievement Awards, granted only by a majority vote of the membership. This year, the Online Film Critics have selected two individuals, Jessica Chastain and Martin Scorsese, to receive special citations.
Chastain's tremendous and quality-filled output this year has brought her instant acclaim and recognition marking one of the most stellar debuts in recent memory.
Scorsese has long been a champion of film preservation and with his love letter to the cinema this year, "Hugo", he continues to show his admiration for film history and the many pursuits to keeping those records alive."
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Then there was the little town of Alys Beach that was founded as a beacon for those who create and admire beautiful design. The town is still very new and no way near completion, so it will be interesting to see how the town has grown when we go back in a few years.
I took loads of pictures, even brought along my polaroid which people gave me funny looks because it is so out dated, but the photos came out very cool. I posted a lot in the blog but I got more on flickr. Be sure to check out:
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Liam Treadwell, famous for his Grand National victory aboard 100-1 outsider Mon Mome in 2009, has announced his retirement.
Treadwell, 32, partnered almost 300 winners during his career and hopes to remain within the racing industry, but is adamant he has made the right decision.
"It's been in the back of my mind for a while and I made the decision on Sunday morning," he said on Tuesday.
"I need a fresh perspective and a new challenge. Since I banged my head in a fall at Bangor a couple of years ago it's always been tough coping with the pressure. I came back from six months out with a different mindset.
"I got hurt again at Aintree last year, and then soon after returning I sustained a shoulder injury at Cheltenham.
"For my own health and relationships with my family and friends, it's the right decision to focus on something else in the future."
He added: "All I've wanted to know since I left school at 17 is where the next ride is coming from, but now I've taken the decision it's like a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders.
"Being a jockey isn't for me any more. I just didn't feel comfortable in my own skin. The pressure got too much."
Treadwell, who retires on 298 winners, made headlines in the spring of 2009 when he rose magnificently to the Grand National challenge – on his very first attempt over the daunting fences – to land the world's most famous race aboard Mon Mome for his boss Venetia Williams.
"I remember going up in the car and receiving endless messages wishing me well," he recalled.
"All I could think about was simply getting over the first fence. Once I'd jumped it I took a deep breath and the race just panned out perfectly.
"I found my own little bubble, and Mon Mome crept into the race. We jumped the last and I couldn't really believe what was happening.
"As we went over the winning line there was an eerie silence – he was 100-1, and nobody had backed him. Everyone was as shocked as me.
"Then it was just a whirlwind of emotion. Mick Fitzgerald said to me, 'Take your time and enjoy every minute'. It was great advice."
Also famously offering advice that day was BBC presenter Clare Balding, who in the post-race interview suggested the rider could afford "to get them done", referring to Treadwell's teeth after she had urged him to "grin to the camera". She subsequently apologised.
Treadwell, whose best season in numerical terms was the 2013-14 campaign when he rode 42 winners, enjoyed his greatest moments in the saddle alongside his long-time supporter Williams.
"We've had some great days together," he said. "She was the first person I rang after I made the decision. She was very supportive. Maybe I can work with her again in the future. It would be nice to give something back."
While Treadwell will miss the camaraderie of the weighing-room – "it's one big family in there and the banter keeps a lot of us going" – he won't be sorry to experience an end to the abuse jockeys receive on social media.
"Jockeys are getting hammered from all angles on things like Twitter nowadays," he said. "It got to the stage where I felt I couldn't use Twitter if I'd had a disappointing day.
"The main thing, though, is that I'm going out on my own terms with my head held high. I've enjoyed it, but now's the time to do something else."


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The Columbia Chamber will present its Ambassador of the Year award to John W. Folsom, president and CEO of Colliers International South Carolina, at the organization's 114th Annual Gala on Sept. 29.
The award is given to an individual in the community who exemplifies outstanding business ethics and influences the positive promotion and preservation of the greater Columbia region, the chamber said in a press release.
"Folsom's leadership within our region is unwavering," said Boyd Jones, chairman of the Columbia Chamber. "His passion for community involvement and commitment towards growing the economic and business environment in the area makes the Midlands a better place to live and do business."
In addition to his professional career, Folsom has deep roots in the community, serving on the executive committee of the Midlands Business Leadership Group. He is former board member and chair of Providence Hospital and board member and founder of "Salute from the Shore."
Others to be honored include:
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Small & Minority Business Advocate of the Year; Ashleigh Wilson, Bowman & Brooke LLP, Young Professional of the Year; Steven Mungo, Mungo Homes, Military Advocate of the Year; and Mike Weaver, of the Weaver Agency, Diplomat of the Year.
"The Annual Gala gives the chamber an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding individuals in our community who elevate the Midlands and create positive change," said Carl Blackstone, chamber president and CEO. "These honorees are the leaders in our region who work tirelessly to aid the chamber's mission of creating and promoting an environment where businesses can flourish."
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This year, as well as, last Blisschick, chose a word, one word that was her inspiration for the year. In 09 for her it was fly…that year she pushed herself out of her comfort zone and into doing things that expanded her spirit. With that she rediscovered her love of dance and ventured to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and completed a Yogadance Teacher Certification. For 2010 her word was embody. And, now an official certified practicing instructor, she is certainly living this year's inspiration also! When I read her word back in January, my funky, monkey brain could not stop goofing around long enough to come up with one of my own.
I left home a little over a week ago to visit a place that I've always wanted to travel to. And, although Key West did not turn out to be the vacation that I expected, all of the unexpected aspects of it were positive indeed! It was there on that tiny 6 mile island that my word emerged….HOME…yeah I know we're seven months into the year and I am a bit behind schedule, but let's look at this as a fiscal year. Fiscally, I am just a couple of weeks behind!
Since I cannot get home off of my mind, be it the place I lay my head at night, or the flesh in which my spirit resides, I find it a fitting word to spend this fiscal year exploring! And explore it I must, because I am feeling very un-at-home in both of my physical abodes lately.
When I think of home (okay Dianna Ross literally just sang that phrase in my mind as I wrote it!) I think of a place of comfort, peace, relaxation, and creativity. My dad use to always say, "Keep your home in order, because it is your refuge! If you cannot feel comfortable at home then you are in trouble. Home is the place where you walk in and close the door leaving all troubles on the other side!" The same theme should ring true for your body. Again, during my yoga days, my body was a comfort, it was at peace, relaxed and open to allow creativity to flow through. I felt very good in my skin….no, really…. I felt delicious!
Right now both homes are feeling over crowded, stuffed if you would, a bit uncomfortable to be in, showing signs of wear and tear, and in need of rejuvenation. So for this year, starting here and now I am on a journey inward. I want to truly explore the word, its meaning, its origin and more importantly its meaning for me at this time.
Yes, I've been on this path home before, but this time, I am choosing to consciously examine every step on the path and to keep consistently mindful on this journey, so as to NOT find myself repeating it again!
Lifeis: About finding your way back home from any point, beginning right where you stand.
Today I am thankful for home regardless of how it is feeling, some people in this world don't have a place to call home and some….well are not even around to discuss it any longer.


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I'm away at Glastonbury Festival for much of this week, so here is a piece by Ed Tamplin that gives us historical perspective on Pluto in Capricorn:
When Pluto moved through Capricorn from the first century 42 AD, St. Paul had experienced his own "plutonic transformation" on the road to Damascus. It set him on a new path of missionary zeal. Meanwhile the Romans at the height of their empire began building Londinium. But their pagan gods were about to fall. Over the next millennium the face of Europe changed under the new banner of the cross. Each time Pluto accessed Capricorn the rate of Christian influence multiplied.
Christianity was a perfect vehicle for Pluto. Here was a religion whose foundations were built on death and resurrection. Jesus taught the resurrection as a Doctrine of Rebirth. One must be willing to die to their former selves to access the true kingdom of heaven. And the martyrdom of the early saints was a physical embodiment of the same principle.
The Roman hierarchy's suppression of the seeds of change greatly empowered the process. During Pluto's return to Capricorn in 287 AD, Emperor Diocletian, presiding over a then divided empire, instituted mass Christian executions to stem the religious tide. These mass killings were famous for their failure, and during the same period Constantine the Great was declared the new Emperor. Constantine's baptism into the new faith would elevate Christianity to the religion of the state, and assist him to reunite the empire.
The following entry of Pluto into Capricorn witnessed the material phase—temple building. It came in the form of the grandiose reconstruction of the most famous church outside the Vatican—the magnificent Hagia Sophia of Byzantium. Dedicating the new building, (which utilized columns from the wondrous Temple of Artemis), Emperor Justinian declared, "Solomon I have exceeded thee." By Pluto's fourth and final cycle of the first millennium the devout Frankish King Charlemagne had subjugated the Saxons to Catholicism, in establishing his vast European Empire. The religion and the state were now united across the majority of mediaeval Europe and Eurasia.
The universal church had grown from the true believers to an institution, with its attendant hierarchal corruptions. In doing so it had inadvertently made itself a target for Pluto's major charter of Reformation midway through the following millennium. On 31 October 1517, with Pluto back in Capricorn, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. It led to a new divided Christianity rising like a Phoenix from the old. (more…)
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"No matter," said Homais. "I am surprised that in our days, in this century of enlightenment, anyone should still persist in proscribing an intellectual relaxation that is inoffensive, moralising, and sometimes even hygienic; is it not, doctor?"
"No doubt," replied the doctor carelessly, either because, sharing the same ideas, he wished to offend no one, or else because he had not any ideas.
The conversation seemed at an end when the chemist thought fit to shoot a Parthian arrow.
"I've known priests who put on ordinary clothes to go and see dancers kicking about."
"Come, come!" said the cure.
"Ah! I've known some!" And separating the words of his sentence, Homais repeated, "I — have — known — some!"
"Well, they were wrong," said Bournisien, resigned to anything.
"By Jove! they go in for more than that," exclaimed the druggist.
"Sir!" replied the ecclesiastic, with such angry eyes that the druggist was intimidated by them.
"I only mean to say," he replied in less brutal a tone, "that toleration is the surest way to draw people to religion."
"That is true! that is true!" agreed the good fellow, sitting down again on his chair. But he stayed only a few moments.
Then, as soon as he had gone, Monsieur Homais said to the doctor —
"That's what I call a cock-fight. I beat him, did you see, in a way! — Now take my advice. Take madame to the theatre, if it were only for once in your life, to enrage one of these ravens, hang it! If anyone could take my place, I would accompany you myself. Be quick about it. Lagardy is only going to give one performance; he's engaged to go to England at a high salary. From what I hear, he's a regular dog; he's rolling in money; he's taking three mistresses and a cook along with him. All these great artists burn the candle at both ends; they require a dissolute life, that suits the imagination to some extent. But they die at the hospital, because they haven't the sense when young to lay by. Well, a pleasant dinner! Goodbye till to-morrow."
The idea of the theatre quickly germinated in Bovary's head, for he at once communicated it to his wife, who at first refused, alleging the fatigue, the worry, the expense; but, for a wonder, Charles did not give in, so sure was he that this recreation would be good for her. He saw nothing to prevent it: his mother had sent them three hundred francs which he had no longer expected; the current debts were not very large, and the falling in of Lheureux's bills was still so far off that there was no need to think about them. Besides, imagining that she was refusing from delicacy, he insisted the more; so that by dint of worrying her she at last made up her mind, and the next day at eight o'clock they set out in the "Hirondelle."
The druggist, whom nothing whatever kept at Yonville, but who thought himself bound not to budge from it, sighed as he saw them go.
"Well, a pleasant journey!" he said to them; "happy mortals that you are!"
Then addressing himself to Emma, who was wearing a blue silk gown with four flounces —
"You are as lovely as a Venus. You'll cut a figure at Rouen."
The diligence stopped at the "Croix-Rouge" in the Place Beauvoisine. It was the inn that is in every provincial faubourg, with large stables and small bedrooms, where one sees in the middle of the court chickens pilfering the oats under the muddy gigs of the commercial travellers — a good old house, with worm-eaten balconies that creak in the wind on winter nights, always full of people, noise, and feeding, whose black tables are sticky with coffee and brandy, the thick windows made yellow by the flies, the damp napkins stained with cheap wine, and that always smells of the village, like ploughboys dressed in Sundayclothes, has a cafe on the street, and towards the countryside a kitchen-garden. Charles at once set out. He muddled up the stage-boxes with the gallery, the pit with the boxes; asked for explanations, did not understand them; was sent from the box-office to the acting-manager; came back to the inn, returned to the theatre, and thus several times traversed the whole length of the town from the theatre to the boulevard.
Madame Bovary bought a bonnet, gloves, and a bouquet. The doctor was much afraid of missing the beginning, and, without having had time to swallow a plate of soup, they presented themselves at the doors of the theatre, which were still closed.
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The Rolls-Royce 20/25s were built between 1929 and 1936 as the direct replacement for the original "20".
In keeping with the Rolls-Royce tradition of a two-model policy, the 20/25 was engineered to be the smaller sibling to Rolls-Royce's larger Phantom II.
As with all pre-war Rolls-Royces, only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Rolls-Royce. The body was made and fitted by a coach builder selected by the owner.
Amongst the most famous coach builders who produced bodies for Rolls Royce cars were Park Ward, Vanden Plas, Freestone and Webb, Brewster, Gurney Nutting, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper.
The Rolls Royce 20/25 body comes therefore in a variety of styles and finishes. Almost 4,000 20/25 chassis were manufactured and sold between 1929 and 1936, making it one of Rolls-Royce's best-selling contemporary models of the period between the Great War and WWII.
Beautifully and carefully crafted, the 20/25 was surprisingly slow, even for the period — about 70 mph tops. It was intended to appeal to owner drivers but many were sold to customers with chauffeurs.
An 'Autocar' report in 1931 describes the 20/25 thus: "Every single feature spells durability, the machine is on a plane altogether superior to the normal style of motor car".
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The Rolls Royce 20/25 was featured many films such as; The League of Gentlemen (1959), Father Came Too! (1963), The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966), To Be or Not To Be (1983), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Remains of the Day (1993), Simon Sez (1999), Enigma (2001).
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Remember my "7 Books in 7 Days" reading spree? Well, during that week I also read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (2014 Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner), except I didn't finish it in time... It's a LONG book and it's also long-winded. The plot was entertaining, but I wanted it to be over 300 pages sooner. The main character was draining and his thoughts weren't so much complex as they were exhausting. Maybe I'm just lazy and can't appreciate the constant streams of consciousness or the detailed descriptions of EVERY. LITTLE. THING! I honestly felt the plot was hindered by this. But at the same time, I can't be dismissive because it's obviously intentional. The imagery set the mood, not only in your head, but in your soul. You could feel the words creeping into you.
So do I recommend this book for you to read? Sure. Why not. If you have time, go for it. Would I read this book again? Uh, no. I'm good. But please make sure to let me know your thoughts if you do.
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This book sounds like it doesn't fall under the light summer reading category! I'm not a fan of overly descriptive writing that drags on... It's pretty telling you wanted it to be done 300 pages sooner, yikes. I probably will skip reading this.ReplyDelete
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I hope to finish a Christmas card this weekend. I was hoping to do at least 3 more but my stitchy bug hasn't been around much. I'll be working on 2 Christmas stockings and some pj bottoms for Ed' as well.
I've also completed the Battlefield 3 campaign on normal, it didn't take long to play through. Looking forward to getting stuck into the multiplayer which from what I've experienced so far its good. I should get back to playing Bioshock, I do enjoy it but the lack of ammo/cash for ammo is a bit of a problem mainly when it comes to trying to kill a Big Daddy.
Sometimes I wonder what I'm trying to do to myself, in the past 24 hours I think I've clicked "follow" on at least 15 blogs...probably more. Well plenty of material to read, lots of crafty ideas floating around and with any luck make some new friends. Thank you to those who follow my blog, last time I had checked it was at 9 but it quickly went up to 15. I'll be doing the Crazy January Challenge next year so I'll write more about that next time and I think a "resolution" for 2013 will be to try and blog more. Oh and if I enrol on a course I would like to do, I WILL work hard on it, speaking of which I need to get into a working routine before hand to make sure it's right for me.
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I have some personal good news and bad news to share with all you readers out there. First, the good news – we won our first rugby game of the season 🙂 Go Columbia Women's Rugby!!! Now the bad news – my neck and upper back are super sore. I'm okay if I look straight ahead, but if I try to look anywhere else, I have to turn my whole body because it hurts to twist my neck. Before I continue though, for the sake of total honesty, I need to make a bit of a disclaimer. Mentally, I really, really, like being sore – it means I've done something and worked new muscles that aren't used to being worked. However, that does not mean that, physically, I don't want to do whatever I can to make my muscles feel better ASAP.
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Given my personal situation, I thought it would be an opportune time to learn a little bit more about why muscles get sore, and what it means for my workout. What kind of sore is good and what kind is bad? Also, once I am sore, what exactly can I do about it?
Here's what I found out about muscle soreness: According to an article on webmd.com, called "Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness," scientists now believe that muscle soreness pain happens when, during exercise, microscopic tears occur in the muscle fiber. That, and the accompanying inflammation, cause the pain. Furthermore, there is no reason to be worried. The article quotes Carol Torgan, an exercise physiologist who says that the pains are "simply indicators that muscles are adapting to your fitness regimen." Well, that sounds positive. If muscles are adapting to my fitness regimen, that means they are working hard, and hopefully I won't be sore once they get used to the exercises I am doing. Maybe that means I need to play a rugby game more than once a week and I won't get sore after. Then again, maybe that's not so realistic – there's a reason NFL football games are only once a week. (For those of you who don't know, rugby is a full contact, no pads, sport – youtube it if you're curious or if you just want to see something awesome.)
Okay, great – so soreness is a good thing, not a bad thing, just as I expected. Still, what can I do about it sitting here now, when I don't feel like being in pain? Well, the article has a few suggestions. One of my favorite is the suggestion to "try some light exercise, such as walking or swimming." That quote makes me feel smart because I have totally told people to try swimming in the past. When I'm sore, going in the pool really helps, because it lets you use the muscle without straining it too much, and without really noticing what you're doing to it. Water is your friend – smooth and inviting. Another suggestion I like is having a cool down phase of about ten minutes at the end of your exercise. This means I can take ten-ish minutes off my cardio and cool down, and it still counts as part of my workout. Not only that, but it ADDS something GOOD to my workout!
Other suggestions from the article include applying heat to the area, or getting a massage. I've never had a massage – but maybe I should look into trying that out. I've heard lovely things about them.
In conclusion, it sounds like a little soreness is a good thing, and you shouldn't worry too much. First, it means your muscles are being worked in a new and productive way. Second, there are things you can do to make yourself feel better, and make working out an even more positive experience. Just one word of caution – make sure you pay attention and notice when your muscles have gone past regular soreness and are reaching injury territory. David Draper, a sports medicine and athletic training professor says, "If soreness prevents you from performing daily activities associated with living and work, then that is too much soreness."
Happy exercising! And if you do happen to get sore the day after, look at it as a positive thing, not something negative, and smile a little through the pain 🙂


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- Melissa Smith said...
Oh, my goodness! That is just so adorable! I love it! I love that red leaf and the cute rainbow with face clouds - super cute! I hope you have a great week! Melissa
- June 27, 2016 at 10:24 PM
- Suman Pandit said...
so cute !!
- June 28, 2016 at 12:00 AM
- Shelly said...
Ohhh, this is sooo CUTE!! Love it!
- June 28, 2016 at 12:41 AM
- Lisa said...
Oh my gosh, it's gorgeous!! I love the layers and the details you added!! That little girl is so sweet!! I wish I could create something this amazing in 15 minutes!! Jealous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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- June 28, 2016 at 1:30 AM
- Cindy deRosier said...
I'm doing a massive scrap room reorg and I can definitely relate to the stop-and-craft phenomenon that happens while cleaning. :)
- June 28, 2016 at 1:46 AM
- Deepti Aggarwal said...
Aww..wow..you have compleyely changed it look...so bright and colorful..
- June 28, 2016 at 3:12 AM
- Stir Your Creativity said...
Bright and beautiful i would say. You have completely transformed the envelop
- June 28, 2016 at 11:56 AM
- Lizzy Hill said...
Totally cute! Love that rainbow! And yup! Happens to me all the time!!! Well done sorting :):)!!!
- June 28, 2016 at 5:26 PM
- Lizzyc said...
Oh fabulous bag now with all the color and cuteness..... and cleaning up the scrap room is the best way to be inspired to create because you find something underneath the stuff that you havent seen for a long time and it feels like new!! totally understand that! !!!!!!
- June 28, 2016 at 5:54 PM
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
Ohhhhhhhhhh I loveeeeeeeeeee this! LOVING that little girl in the suit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- Karon said...
This is wonderful and yep cleaners of craft rooms always get distracted LOL!
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- Mitra Pratt said...
congrats on your decluttering! The washi tape is having that issue at the moment.....I love this lovely envelope! Rock star!
- June 29, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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That is SO durn cute, Yvonne! What a fabulous transformation of an old plain envelope! Love all the little cuties you've added. And that woodsy token is the perfect touch!
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Musings on software development, technology, and their interconnections with a programmer's everyday life
What I've Learned From A Year of Blogging
This will be my 52nd post to this blog, and since I've been writing a post per week, that means this post will complete one full year of blogging. Woohoo! Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you for following along on this journey. I really appreciate all of the thoughtful comments from those who have shared, and the knowledge that thousands of people have read at least something from this site. I hope that I've been engaging, and that you've learned something. I know I have.
That is, after all, part of the reason why I started this blog - to teach and to learn. I've learned a lot about software development over the past year by expanding into web development and sharing some of that experience here, hopefully in a way that will encourage you to also expand your horizons. Along the way I've learned a few things about writing as well. These are things that I would never have really understood, had I not pursued this blog.
First, I still hate writing, but I love it, too. I used to hate writing in school because I rarely got to write about things that I cared about. Writing about dead presidents or dead authors really did not interest me that much. I'm not saying those topics wouldn't be interesting to anyone, but they certainly didn't inspire me to want to write any more than I had to. Now I hate writing for a different reason. I hate it because it's a really hard thing to do well. Some nights I sit in front of my laptop staring at a half finished sentence for minutes on end, trying to figure out how exactly I want to say what I'm trying to say. Other times I'll spend half an hour or more deciding how to proceed to my next thought and exactly how to structure the next few paragraphs. It's terribly frustrating at those times.
However, it's incredibly satisfying to write about things I'm passionate about, and the act of writing motivates me to learn about the things I'm writing about at a deeper level because I want to sound reasonably competent. There are also those moments when everything starts to flow smoothly, and I look back in surprise at how well some of those thoughts were expressed. That's where writing really becomes enjoyable.
So it's a love-hate relationship, and like anything else worth doing, it takes work. But there's more, much more.
Writing helps me write better code. It makes me think more about how to structure code so that it is more easily understandable. In writing, to explain something clearly you should find the simplest way to express a thought without losing any of the original meaning or intent. That sounds easy when put like that, but it is an extremely hard thing to do in practice. It takes constant effort and years of practice. You never reach perfection, but you can spend a lifetime trying. A lot of that effort and mindset readily transfers between writing and coding, and I've seen my code improve consistently over the last year.
Of course, what I want is to reach a point where I can just write, but it is never thus. I'm always stopping to think about things, to look something up, to grab a link or a picture that I need to include. The whole process feels stilted and halting. Then I read people like Steve Yegge or Paul Krugman, and their writing seems so effortless and casual. It seems to me like their words flow from their fingertips like running water, and I wish I could write like that. For all I know, they can't actually write like the way I'm imagining, either. After all, I am reading their finished work, and that should flow. But I still want the words to come easier than they do. I suppose that is the purpose of those creative writing exercises where you purposefully write about a topic non-stop. I may have to try that soon.
Related to how hard it is to write smoothly and quickly is how hard it is to transfer the thoughts I have milling around in my head to those of you reading these posts. You see, I have all of these interconnected thoughts in my head about any particular topic, and they all exist at once up there as ephemeral ideas without concrete words or phrases attached to them. Some are stronger than others. Some fade in and out of consciousness. Some pop up from my sub-conscious mind with a fleeting glance and I have to capture them before they disappear.
The medium of the written word is entirely different. It's linear and sequential. Linking different thoughts in a written piece is hard when at any given point I have a half dozen different ways to continue, and connections to points I made earlier can be imprecise or awkward. I have to decide exactly how to line up all of these thoughts to make a coherent overall point, but that isn't even the hardest part. What I'm trying to actually do is pull an idea, with all of it's supporting material, out of my mind and present it to you full and intact. The written word is merely a means to that end. Finding the best way to represent that idea concisely so that it is understood as the same complete and compelling idea that I had is a tremendously hard problem.
That hard problem never seems to get any easier because my previous efforts never seem good enough, and I'm always trying to improve my writing and explanations. I would never have thought that after a year of writing it wouldn't get any easier, but making writing easier was never really the point of blogging for me. The point was to write better. If I hadn't gotten any better and writing had only gotten easier, I probably would have gotten bored with it fairly quickly. Easy things are boring. It's the challenging things that hold your attention.
Another thing I constantly struggle with is my writing perspective. I feel like 'I' is arrogant, 'you' is presumptuous, and 'they' is vague. If I always write in the first person, I run the risk of appearing pompous and selfish because everything is about me. If I write in the second person, I'm assuming that you are indeed like how I'm claiming you are or you do what I'm claiming you do. If I write in the third person, nothing has any force behind it because I'm always writing about some innocuous other person. On the other hand, first person is more personal and honest, second person is more direct and engaging, and third person can diffuse emotions about more tense subjects. So each style has its advantages and disadvantages, and I'm still trying to figure out the best times to use each one. I tend to bounce from one to the next as I see fit, but I'm still not sure what the best approach is.
To address some of these writing issues, I read a lot. I've always been an avid reader, but I've noticed that how I read has changed. I now see where other authors are struggling with the ideas they're trying to express because their writing will get awkward. I see when they are being vague because at times I struggle with being vague, and it becomes easy to notice the signs of vagueness when you have them in your own writing. See, I did it right there. It happens when you've mentally integrated the ideas and justifications behind the thing you're writing about, but you've lost the context. Then you have to come up with an example that fits the reasoning now embedded in your memory, and that can get quite hard. There may also be an element of not wanting to single out any one person or event if what is being discussed has a negative perspective. There is a fear that readers will focus on the particular example you present, and agree or disagree with it while the larger point is missed or ignored.
Speaking of disagreeing, some readers will latch onto one minor mistake in an article and use that as justification to discount the entire article, or the author in general. My most hated criticism of anyone's writing is when someone comments, "He obviously doesn't know what he's talking about because of what he said about x." Maybe x isn't important to the main point of the post. Maybe it was added as a bit of filler that the author thought was interesting but should have left out. In any case, that type of criticism is maddening because the critic is not trying to engage in a debate about the merits of the author's arguments. The critic has already decided that he doesn't like the post, or even the author, for some reason, and he's finding any reason, however small, to discount the author entirely. It's lazy reasoning, and now I pretty much ignore that type of criticism instead of wasting energy responding to it.
I have found that reading any kind of criticism gives you the strong desire to cover absolutely everything about a given topic in a single post, but it simply cannot be done. Articles would quickly turn into book-length ramblings and never get finished. There is no end to the tangents and back stories that can be pursued in writing about anything. The hard part is picking what to focus on. I know that is something I need to work on. I tend to write long posts, and I'd like to tighten up my writing in the future. That will take some discipline on my part.
Finally, I've found that there is great tension between sounding confident and humble. I want to be confident about the things I write about without sounding arrogant, and there is a nagging temptation to fill posts with caveats and disclaimers. It helps to remember something my high school Research & Comp teacher told me. Your readers know it's your opinion, so you don't have to constantly remind them. Say what you believe and present it as strongly as you can. Say it like you have the authority to say it. Every author adds their subjective opinion to their writing by the simple fact that they are choosing what to write about - what facts to include and what not to. The reader is not going to be convinced through apologies, but through the strength of the writing, the reasoning, and the facts, so cut the crap.
Overall, this has been a successful first year of blogging, and I plan to keep it up. I've learned a lot so far, and I hope I've been entertaining and enlightening to read. I would definitely recommend starting a blog to anyone wanting to work on personal development. Pick something you love to do and write about it. You'll be amazed what you learn in the process.
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You may recall Joe, 54, married, two kids, one dog, delighted conglomerate administrator dreaming of position in New Smyrna, Florida. Review the previous article titled "Eat at Joe's IRA's Bar and Grill" for the chockablock substance of Joe's IRA's acquisition of a conglomerate. Joe had found, after inaugural his IRA's ultimate common monetary fund statement, his position dreaming declining due to apocryphal enactment of his sheep based position portfolio. Joe stepped up and took responsibility of his finances via a Self Directed IRA.
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Fields Cook was born into slavery on a Virginia plantation in 1817, and though he died over a hundred years ago, his life and most intimate thoughts survive and were recently revived. A Scetch of My Own Life by Fields Cook is one of the few, if only, surviving manuscripts written by a slave before the Civil War while he or she was still in bondage.
This historic document was re-discovered by Katherine Bassard, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and professor of African American literature in the Department of English, in a box that was tucked away in a forgotten corner of the library of Congress labeled "African American miscellaneous."
With the help of Joshua Eckhardt, Ph.D., associate professor of English, and two dedicated graduate student workers, Bassard is for the first time turning the manuscript into a digitized, searchable, and freely downloadable file in its original form.
"It's the first enslaved writer of an autobiography, the first slave narrative with manuscript provenance, and the first African American writer writing primarily for an audience other than white northerners," said Bassard.
The text, which begins without a capital letter and ends without a period, was written in 1847 and differs from other slave narratives because of the unique position Fields Cook was in when it was written. Unlike other, more famous accounts of life in slavery like "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave" or "David Walker's Appeal," A Scetch of My Own Life focuses more on Fields Cook as an individual than it does on the institution of slavery itself.
"There's a level of intimacy to this narrative that you cannot find in an abolitionist slave narrative, which has obviously a very political work to do which is changing people's minds about slavery and getting them politically engaged," Bassard said.
As an enslaved person, writing at all was a dangerous undertaking for Cook. He risked punishment if his autobiography was ever discovered, especially if it were to contain anything that spoke against those who owned him. Cook was therefore forced to censor his own recounting of life as a slave, though he found ways of signaling his feelings about slavery to the reader.
"I maintain that this writer does have a decidedly anti-slavery bend, but he never comes out and says that," said Bassard. "He finds these oblique ways to signify the institution of slavery without coming out and actually naming it."
By focusing on the personal rather than the political, Fields Cook offers readers a rare glimpse into the private lives of enslaved people. This style of writing forces the reader to consider Cook's role as a slave to be incidental to the man himself, involved in the common ventures of life like courtship, eroticism, and coming of age stories.
Though his autobiography ends while Cook is still enslaved, he was able to buy himself and his two sons out of slavery in the early 1850s. Cook went on to become a successful Virginia entrepreneur working as a barber, leech doctor, real estate owner, bath house proprietor, and pastor. He even ran for Congress as an independent in 1869, but received less than 1% of the vote.
"He was so forward thinking, you know he knew how to make deals and he did all of it with the purpose of securing his freedom and the freedom of his family. It really gives us a window onto enslaved people as agents of their own destiny, that even within a situation of bondage they were doing all they could to strike the best deal for themselves under the circumstances, so there's something very heroic about him," Bassard said.
A Scetch of My Own Life by Fields Cook will be digitally published by British Virginia at http://wp.vcu.edu/britishvirginia/publications/. Bassard is also looking into making a print edition of the manuscript that would include biographical information on Cook and some primary documents from his life after slavery.
Written by Megan Schiffres.
Edited for content, 5/12/17


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There had been rumors that Gary Barnett had tapped Swiss starchitects and downtown darlings Herzog & de Meuron to design his supertall skyscraper at the corner of 57th Street and Broadway, but now The Journal reports that Adrian Smith is the architect for 225 West 57th Street. The bigger surprise, literally, may be that the 1,550-foot height for the Extell tower that The Observer previously reported may just be a starting point.
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Track Update May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
Thunder Valley Development is pleased to announce changes to their ownership structure that will allow the company to move forward with the site preparation and race track build on Highway 130 (old Arthur Street) near Twin City Crossroads.
As of September 2014 Richard Schutte acquired 100 percent of the shares of the Corporation and will actively seek out new investors. This is exciting news for those who have been waiting for track development to move forward.
"Since the spring of 2011 when we announced the purchase of the property, we have received unbelievable support from many contractors and independent truckers," Schutte said. "We had originally believed that the black topsoil that covers much of the thirty two acre site had value that could be exchanged for more stable soil and fill" he added. "This has not proven to be the case, and to date the entire amount of fill trucked into the race track location has come from contractors and individuals who had clean surplus material to dispose of." Schutte also advised that progress is now at a tipping point with 50% of the area that is needed for the track operation completed.
"Fans and race car drivers and crews have expressed some frustration due to a lack of action in 2014 on this project. However after nearly three and a half years and a substantial investment, the magnitude of this project is well understood and I am steadfast in seeing it through to completion." Richard declared. "Whether this site will host current or next generation racers will depend on the involvement of the race community, but we will be racing on this site in the future." He added.
The success last fall of the invitational at Mosquito speedway has reaffirmed Schutte's confidence in the viability of local racing.
Thunder Valley Development has received many offers of assistance from a variety of interested fans and supporters. "Now is the right time to accept those offers and move the process forward" Schutte confirmed, and added "until such time as we have solidified our direction, we have set up an interactive forum and Twitter feed through letsracethunderbay.com to discuss racing and track issues with car owners, drivers and fans."
The Schutte family is active in several business ventures in Thunder Bay including the Dairy Queen Restaurants, Property Management, Security and home automation, Vehicle Tracking service and several other areas of interest.
Race tourism is a recognized asset in many communities and brings an influx of spending to the race track communities. Although race teams may travel to our track from various North-Western Ontario and Manitoba locations, there is considerable interest south of the border.
For further information contact Richard Schutte at 807 345 8551 or through our website letsracethunderbay.com


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Reader Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter house of Dallas were truly proud of the hard work, tenacity and achievement of the 160 individuals who was graduating from T.O.R.I. today. During the Potter's House Sunday Service they celebrated the achievements of the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative – TORI.
Over the last 12 years, T.O.R.I. has provided housing, employment, healthcare, family reunification and spiritual guidance to over 10,000 people! This program has made a significant impact in the reduction of recidivism rates in the State of Texas. Read more


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While we lived in Prague, we were simultaneously awed by its beauty and frustrated by the rapacious tourism development that had swamped its old town. Recently, I've read a few blog posts from travelers disappointed by their visits to Prague because of the city's tourist schlock.
Yes, there's a fair heap of it. But, there are also ways to avoid it. That's what this insider's guide is all about with tourist traps to avoid, best things to do, and where to eat in Prague.
Many moons ago, during our first month living in Prague, I remember exiting Charles University after a Czech language class and looking up at a night-lit Prague Castle and thinking, "My God, do I actually live here?"
It didn't seem real.
Even after five years of living in Prague, I could still turn a corner, catch the right light and get that feeling. Prague is a Bucket List and "Top 10 Romantic Cities" favorite — for good reason. But frankly, there's also a lot of crap that can leave a casual visitor tourist-worn.
During my last visit to Prague, I played tourist for a day and forced myself to walk through through its main tourist artery — from the Prague Castle, over the Charles Bridge, down Karlova Street, through Old Town, up to the top of Wenceslas Square. Maybe it had improved since we lived there?
But all is not lost. Here are some ideas on how to minimize the tourist schlock, what to do to replace it with, and where to eat in Prague at the end of the day.
Prague: What to Avoid
1. Karlova Street
In tourist hell, right next door to Fisherman's Wharf and Khao San Road is Prague's souvenir-engorged Karlova Street. If you only retain one piece of information from this post, it should be this: avoid this street like the plague.
Don't ask why, don't be tempted. Just avoid it. Your visit will be all the better for it.
Alternative: "But how am I going to get from Charles Bridge to Old Town Square?" you might ask. Easy.
When you come off the Charles Bridge (on the opposite side of the river from Prague Castle), cut through the Klementinum (look for the doorway across the street to the left of Karlova street) and enjoy a peaceful stroll through a 14th century courtyard.
2. Concerts — or anything for that matter – sold by people in period costumes
If classical music's greatest hits served up in machine-gun style is your thing, by all means head right for the guys in period outfits. If, however, you have a taste for a full symphony and the real, high-quality, accessible classical music Prague is known for, go elsewhere.
Alternative: See #2 below for where to find high quality shows and buy concert tickets.
3. Wenceslas Square at Night
Where protesters once stood up to Soviet tanks during Prague Spring in 1968, hawkers now stand up for your opportunity to patronize their strip clubs. After dark, Wenceslas Square becomes a central place for strip club touts, prostitutes, their pimps and all manner of the shady and unpleasant. Although it's not unsafe per se, it's best avoided.
Alternative: After dark, walk any of the streets parallel to Wenceslas Square or take the metro to avoid the area altogether.
4. Astronomical Clock Show on the Hour
I know I'm going to get crap for this one. Don't get me wrong, the medieval astronomical clock on the side of Old Town City Hall is beautiful and worth a look.
But really, don't worry about fighting with the tourist hordes that gather on the hour to see the "show." The hourly spectacle features some figures moving around, a rooster call (my personal favorite) and a dancing skeleton (Dan's personal favorite). However, it's really not worth the elbowing and unpleasant crowds you have to deal with to watch it.
Alternative: Have the clock to yourself to admire at any time outside the top-of-the-hour. If you find yourself tiring of the crowds on Old Town Square, pop up to the rooftop terrace at U Prince hotel, order a cocktail, and enjoy the view from above. It's particularly nice at sunset.
5. Prague's Scams and Overcharging at Tourist Restaurants
Unfortunately, some touristy restaurants and taxis still hold a narrowly opportunistic view of tourism and tourists (i.e., they scam anyone who looks like fresh meat).
What to do: Don't let these places get away with it: be vigilant, mind your bill, count your change, and question or complain if you are being cheated. If you don't, you'll be doing yourself — and all other tourists who follow in your footsteps — a disservice.
If your restaurant bill arrives with extra service charges or "taxes" that are not specifically called out on the menu, refuse to pay them.
If you need a taxi, have the hotel or restaurant call a trusted taxi company in advance. I would never pick up a taxi outside the front door of the train station or hotel (these are usually reserved for suckers). If you pick up a taxi on the street, use a company like AAA or ProfiTaxi. Finally, if you've been grossly overcharged, pay what you believe is fair and walk away. We've done it.
Prague Things to Do: The Good Stuff
With the unpleasant stuff out of the way, let's focus on what to do and visit besides what we call the "Prague tourist triad:" Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square). The aim: to give you a feel for a living city whose history goes long beyond just a few pretty buildings.
You might be thinking as you read, "But that's outside the city center." In some cases, our recommendations are outside of the Old Town City center, but they are not so far. Within a few minutes, you are a tram, metro or a few footsteps away.
1) Vyšehrad: An Alternative Castle
Just down the Vlatava River from Prague Castle is the lesser-known 10th century castle of Vyšehrad. In addition to offering great views of the Vltava River and the city, Vyšehrad features grassy grounds stocked full of locals having picnics with family and friends.
The cemetery at Vyšehrad is also home to many of Czech greats of art and music, including Alphonse Mucha and Antonín Dvořák. The Peter and Paul church is also worth a look – neo-gothic on the outside, but Mucha-inspired art nouveau murals on the inside.
2. Classical Music Concerts and Operas
Prague's music scene is one of the things that kept us there so long. Even if you're not a huge classical music aficionado, it's still worth trying to see a concert just to experience the venue.
Go directly to ticket offices or a venue's box office for real performances. Basically, if the concert is associated with a national ensemble, you're more likely to see a high quality concert at a lower price.
If your visit coincides with Prague Spring, try to book tickets in advance or, for last minute tickets, visit the Rudolfinum box office. Prague Spring often features top performers, conductors and orchestras from around the world.
I cannot begin to count the $1000s of dollars we would have spent on all the performances we took in had we seen the performers on their home turf. Prices continue to go up, but are still reasonable compared with Western Europe and the United States.
Suggested concert venues: Rudolfinum (our favorite venue and home of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra), National Theatre, State Opera. These concert halls not only have wonderful acoustics, but they also are just beautiful concert halls.
3. Exploring Prague's Neighborhoods
Although Prague's Old Town (Staré Město) and Lesser Town (Malá Strana) often steal the Prague tourist show (and for good reason), it's worth it to spend time poking around some of the surrounding neighborhoods. The architectural stock in Prague's residential neighborhoods is impressive.
Walk, look up and soak it up. Architectural period melange, details, mosaics, statues, paintings, are all standard fare. Not to mention, this is the way you'll really begin to understand what modern-day living in Prague is all about.
Suggested neighborhoods to explore and to stay in: Vinohrady, Vršovice (our old neighborhood), Žižkov, and Holesovice. (Note: If you choose to rent an apartment in one of these neighborhoods in Prague, you can use this Airbnb discount link to save $25 on your first booking)
4. Beer gardens
When the weather is warm (or at least un-cold and bearable), Prague's beer gardens are the place to while away an afternoon, evening, or possibly even both. Beer gardens are casual affairs with long, simple picnic tables, a food stand or two serving greasy sausages, and — most importantly — an endless supply of freshly pulled Czech beer.
Relax with locals of all ages, from the stodgy business guy in a suit to grandpa with his dog to the young punk kids.
Suggested beer gardens: Letna Park Beer Garden(Prague 7) with views of the city or Riegrovy Sady (Prague 2) for a more grungy, local flavor.
5. Glass of Wine at Grebovka Vineyard
There's actually a small vineyard within Prague's city limits. And, there just happens to be a little café (called Altan) with a great gazebo sitting right above it.
These are the makings of a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate. For quality, we actually suggest trying the Austrian wine over the local Grebovka wine.
Address: Grebovka park is in Prague 10. Closest tram stop is Krymska on 22, 16, or 4 tram lines. Finding your way here through the windy residential streets is part of the fun; this is not a touristy area at all. Go past the Grobovka Pavillion to get to Altan Cafe.
Where to Eat in Prague: Suggested Restaurants and Czech Pubs
1. Grosseto Marina
This is the place you come for a view of the Prague castle, Vltava river and Malá strana – it would be hard to find a better one in the city. The food here is basic Italian pizzas and pasta, but the view from and the atmosphere in this boat-restaurant make it all a perfectly good value.
Update September 2015: We have received a couple of emails and comments that the service at Grosseto Marina has gone down hill since our last visit and our readers have had bad experiences at the restaurant. Therefore, we can no longer recommend this place.
Address: Alšovo nábřeží in Old Town. Our suggestion is to call ahead to reserve a table on the deck or by a window so you can enjoy the view (+420 605 454 020).
2. Osteria Da Clara
This little Italian restaurant combines high quality Italian food (the chef once lived in Tuscany) with a friendly ambience in the great local neighborhood of Vršovice. We know because we used to live around the corner. The menu changes regularly and features daily and weekly specials. Prices are reasonable.
Address: Mexicka 7, Vrsovice (Prague 10), tel: +420 271726548
3. Masala
It might sound odd to come to Prague and eat at an Indian restaurant, but the food here is exceptional. The lunch menus are authentic and flavorful. The menu also features some unusual dishes like idly, vada and chaats.
Address: Keramická 3, 170 00 Praha 7 or J. Masaryka 326/36, 120 00 Prague 2-Vinohrady
4. Mozaika
Update July 2016: This was one of our favorite restaurants for continental and fusion dishes. However, it has changed focus and is now a burger and BBQ restaurant. We still hear the quality of the food is good, though.
Address: Nitranska 13, Prague 3 (right near Jiriho z Podebrad Metro and square)
5. Recommended Czech Pubs
You're probably asking by now: "That's all great, but what about Czech food?"
There is definitely no shortage of hospodas (pubs) serving Czech fare throughout the city with varying levels of quality and grease content.
If you want a Czech restaurant or pub with a little better meat quality and less grease, give one of the following places a try. In addition to good Czech food, they usually serve tank beer (often, unpasteurized), making the Czech beer drinking experience all the more enjoyable.
- Lokál: One of the newer additions to the Ambiante Restaurant empire. This place serves up quality Czech food at reasonable prices. Address: Lokál, Dlouhá 33, Prague 1.
- Bredovsky Dvur: Just a block away from popular Wenceslas Square, but with a different feel from the high-traffic tourist areas. Try to go during lunch as there are inexpensive lunch menus and you'll be enjoying your meal with locals on their lunch break. Address: Bredovsky Dvur, Politických vězňů 13 (parallel street to Wenceslas Square), Prague 1
- Na Verandach: This restaurant is right at the Staropramen brewery, so you know the beer is fresh. Hearty food, too. Address: Na Verandach, Nadrazni 84, Prague 5 (Smichov)
- Olympia: Nice Czech pub serving both Czech and continental specialties. Address: Olympia Kolkovna, Vítězná 7, Praha 1 (Ujezd)
Honorable mentions of the Czech beer variety:
Prague Beer Museum: It's not a restaurant and it's really not a museum, but it does serve close to 30 different beers on tap from small to medium breweries across Czech Republic. This is the place to learn about Czech beer the old fashion way — by drinking it. The owner is meticulous about buying only small kegs, keeping the keg lines clean and changing the beer menu every three months. Just be careful and pace yourself — mixing heavy beers can have a devastating effect the next day.
Address: The original Prague Beer Museum on Dlouha street is now closed. But, there a second Prague Beer Museum pub has opened up at Náměstí Míru (Americká 341/43, Prague 2) that is bigger and has a full menu. In addition, there's a second location at Smetanovo Nabrezi 22 in Prague 1 (Staré Město). So you can have your fill of hearty Czech food to go with all those great beers.
Pivovarsky Klub: Features hundreds of beers (Czech and international) on the menu. Ask the waiter for advice if you get paralyzed on what to order. This place also has good and reasonably priced Czech food, too.
Address: Pivovarsky Klub, Krizikova 17, Praha 8 – Karlin
Kavárna Mlýnská: This isn't so much a pub as it is a mill that has been turned into a café near Kampa Park. It's quite close to the touristy areas, but is a local place that serves wonderful unfiltered Bernard beer.
Address: Všehrdova 449, Prague 1
For more Prague restaurant recommendations, check out: Eating Ethnic in Prague
Accommodation and Hotels in Prague
Although booking accommodation in Prague's Old Towns — Staroměstská or Malá Strana — will put you in the middle of the city's main sites, we actually prefer staying in one of the nearby neighborhoods. They provide a more local feel with more non-touristy pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops. Recommended Prague neighborhoods to stay in include: Vinohrady, Vršovice, Holešovice, Žižkov, or Dejvice.
Special Booking.com Discount for our Readers
We use the Booking.com often when we travel to easily look for available accommodation within a neighborhood or area where we want to stay. It also is good for last-minute discounts. So, we're excited to be able to offer our readers a special Booking.com discount so you can save money on your hotel booking in Prague. Just use this link to get $30 off your next booking of $50 or more on Booking.com.
Airbnb in Prague
Finding your own apartment in one of the recommended neighborhoods above is a great option if you are planning to stay in Prague for more than three or four days. If you're new to Airbnb, sign up using this discount code to get $25 off your first stay.
Recommended Prague Guide Books
Prague: Artel Style – If you're looking for a quirky and personal guidebook for Prague, check out this beautifully written and designed book by Karen Feldman. In full disclosure, Karen is one of our friends. Regardless, her book is nothing short of a work of art, collector's item. She knows the city very well as she's lived there for over a decade. It's hard to beat her eye for design, quirk and the finer pleasures that Prague has to offer.
Time Out Prague: We used to give this to our visitors when we lived in Prague to help them explore the city while we were at work. We've enjoyed using Time Out Guides in other cities in Europe, and their Prague guidebook is no exception for good advice on neighborhoods, cafes, restaurants and hotels.
Update: You can now buy our Prague: A Beginner's Guide with all the information from this site plus lots of extra details, restaurant and Czech beer recommendations, practical tips, and other goodies in an easy ebook that you can download and take with you.
Our Prague Recommendations in a Podcast
If you're still curious about what else we recommend to see, do and eat in Prague, listen to this podcast interview on Prague we did with Chris Christensen of Amateur Traveler.
Recommended Prague Tours and Activities
Artbreak: If you'd like to use your time in Prague to explore your creative side while digging deeper into Prague's art and cultural scene, check out Artbreak. Their programs combine hands-on art classes with visits to art exhibitions and music concerts. In full disclosure, we have not availed ourselves of Artbreak's programs, but we know one of its founders. It's because of his integrity that we recommend it here.
Context Walking Tours: Context Travel offers a series of walking tours in Prague with a strong focus on history, culture and architecture. While we haven't taken a Context walking tour in Prague, we have taken several in Berlin and were very impressed by the expertise of the tour leader and learned a ton about a neighborhood that we thought we already knew well. Use this discount link to get 10% off your Prague walking tour with Context.
Best Books to Read Before You Visit Prague
Pre-trip reading can help you better understand a place — its culture, history, and popular stories. The following recommended books are either about Prague or written by Czech authors. We hope that they make your visit even more enriching.
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Milan Kundera is one of Czech Republic's most beloved authors, and for good reason. This is our favorite novel written by him. It's one that you'll likely end up reading multiple times, and learning something new each time. If movies are more your thing, the film adaptation of the novel is also quite good.
- The Metamorphosis: Surreal, complex, confusing, profound. That summarizes most of Franz Kafka's writing, but this short novel is a good place to start. When you visit Prague you can also visit Kafka's grave in the New Jewish Cemetery.
- The Good Soldier Svejk: This humorous and satirical novel by Jaroslav Hašek was a favorite of many of our Czech friends and one that they said was required reading to better understand the psyche and culture of Czechs, and its relationship to war and outside powers. Not to mention, when you do get to Prague and see the image of Svejk everywhere at pubs, restaurants and souvenir stands you'll get the reference and why he's a sort of unofficial Czech hero.
- I Served the King of England: Another 20th century Czech classic that shows the powerful dark humor and satirical strength of Czech authors. Bohumil Hrabal's story takes the reader through the tumultuous history from last century, from pre-WWII to post-war communism, and the changes this meant for society. If you enjoy Hrabal's writing, consider reading Closely Watched Trains next or watching its wonderful adaption to film.
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Although Beverage Digest, working with Maxwell Report, and Beverage Marketing Corp. compile sales data independently, both showed that Coca-Cola Co.'s Sprite increased sales 16% last year-tops among leading brands.
Pepsi-Cola USA's Mountain Dew brand saw sales increases of 11% and displaced Diet Pepsi as the nation's No. 5 brand in Beverage Marketing's ranking. Dr Pepper/Cadbury's Dr Pepper brand recorded a 6.9% sales gain.
For all three, strong growth continued a trend from 1994.
"Sprite moved past 7UP in 1993, and it continues to pick up steam," said Bob Bertini, Coca-Cola media relations manager.
Mountain Dew and Sprite have achieved their growth primarily through effective targeting of teen-age males.
Mountain Dew's "Been there, done that" campaign, created by BBDO Worldwide, New York, is widely viewed as one of the best in the soft drink business for its clever brand differentiation.
Similarly, Sprite's 2-year-old "Obey your thirst" campaign, created by Lowe & Partners/SMS, has given the entry a strong brand identity.
"Sprite has transcended the lemon-lime category and become a mainstream soft drink," Mr. Bertini said, noting that Sprite garnered its highest brand-image scores ever last year.
"Obey your thirst" spoofs traditional advertising in the recognition that male teens "don't want to be marketed to," Mr. Bertini said.
Dr Pepper/Cadbury's credits advertising and increased bottler and trade support for its growth. Young & Rubicam handles Dr Pepper advertising.
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