A busy designer who worked on over 100 films, he was also a racecar driver and a painter of photorealistic works, many depicting cars and their operators.
Category: Czech Republic
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Dining in Style, at 90 Miles an Hour
Train travel is thriving in Central Europe, and so are dining cars. We rode the rails from Prague to Zurich and beyond, sampling regional dishes and savoring the views.
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How the Czech Republic Qualified for the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:The World Baseball Classic is a battle of the game’s biggest stars. A scrappy Czech Republic team, full of guys with regular jobs, just might win your heart.
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Why Jaromir Jagr Won’t Quit Playing Hockey
The New York Times – Sports:The former N.H.L. star recently turned 51 and is wrapping up his 35th season playing pro hockey with Rytiri Kladno of the Czech Extraliga. As the team’s owner and its biggest draw on the ice, Jagr knows his hometown club’s survival is all on him.
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Missing From Czech Spa Town Popular With Russians: Russians
The New York Times – Travel:Since the 18th century, Russians have flocked to the healing waters of Karlovy Vary. Now, the Czech government has barred them from visiting the country, and the town must reinvent itself.