We know you won’t forget to vote tomorrow, that’s why we mentioned it. Silly us. Thanks to all who came out to South Bayview yesterday and produced a helpful boost to the street’s continued success.
Amadeus lives in the Estates Theatre
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The last of the fabulous 18th century theatres in which Mozart was originally performed is in Prague. It is the Estates Theatre. Among many appearances here, Mozart personally directed and conducted the debut of Don Giovani. The theatre owes its existence today to the work of Czech Director Milos Forman (left). He directed Amadeus, the 1983 Oscar winner and made a deal with the Communist government to restore the crumbling theatre at the cost of many millions. The film was shot completely in Prague posing as Vienna, and the Estates was a central locale. Today, in two current pictures in the lower windows above, it is a superb recreation of the times. Picture on the left is taken from the Emperor’s box while on the right is the private hall to the finest boxes. Mozart was perhaps more celebrated in Prague than Vienna. Here his work was sung in the street by ordinary citizens. Get a taste of the movie Amadeus by checking our Mozart page. Forman, 79, is nearly as widely revered in Prague as Mozart. RIM stock “savaged” by outlook
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The many owners of the Blackberry and other RIM products will wish to read the Globe and Mail on the company’s lowered prospects and the reaction
Wedding weather good across Europe
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Prague — While it was rather chilly and wet on South Bayview yesterday, the weather was great for a wedding in Prague (Oh yes, and in London too). This bride and groom were one of a number of newly-weds who came to a city square to have their pictures taken in quaint and sun-drenched surrounding. Bicycles stolen from garage on Airdrie
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From TPS report: A 53 year old resident of Airdrie Road reports that between 1800 hours April 21, 2011 and 1000 hours on April 22, 2011 entry was gained to the garage of their home by unknown means. Removed were two bicycles.
Compelling video of Tuscaloosa tornado
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Exacting standard of the “sugar-cube” home
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Somewhat scholarly but still entertaining story here from the Globe and Mail about a South Leaside re-build which some local children have called the sugar cube. As explained, it follows the design philosopy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, an early 20th Century architect. Break in on Heather Road
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TPS report: A resident of Heather Road, reports that between 1530 hours, April 22, 2011 and 2100 hours, April 25, 2011, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of jewellery, cash, wine, clothing, personal accessories, audio visual and computer equipment.
Czech economy on rebound
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Prague — Czechs are working hard and living large as they re-build their economy after the global recession of 2009. Many Homefront customers will recall the brief absence from our shelves of the excellent Bohemia wine and bar glasses. The company went under. But with new capital and connectiions around the world, the flow of Bohemia glass is moving again. Its a story re-told many times and in this small country of wéll-educated people, there is a cultural activity that frequently dazzles. The young couple above is headed to one of thee nightly performances of the Czech Symphony Orchestra in wonderful Smetana Hall (right). Below, lineup for tickets to a Swan Lake medley. Shoppers Drug Mart results
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At Shoppers Drug Mart, that every-where drugstore, they’ve announced Q1 results. You can see why flossy new stores (like the one about to open on South Bayview) with lots of general merchandise are important to Shoppers. Their overall sales are up, based on general merchandise. Prescription revenues are down. As the store explains, “First quarter sales were $2.347 billion, an increase of 2.7% over the same period last year, driven by strong front store sales growth in all regions of the country. On a same-store basis, total sales increased 2.0% during the quarter. Prescription sales were $1.150 billion in the first quarter, a decrease of 0.4% on both a total and a same-store basis when compared to the same period last year, as continued growth in the number of prescriptions filled was offset by a reduction in average prescription values.:
Windows in at 250 Sutherland
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Construction is speeding along at 250 Sutherland. This recent picture shows some of the windows are in.
Former lawyer charged in cat seizures
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The Manor Road home that was raided by animal care officials yesterday contained 60 cats. The owner of the house, Diane Way, a former lawyer, has been charged with cruelty to animals. A story here from the Sun.