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From a short Prague trip to a lasting family home in the Czech Republic
world1 month ago

From a short Prague trip to a lasting family home in the Czech Republic

Amanda Meyer Barkley left Louisiana in 2018 for a teaching-certification trip to Prague and ended up staying with her husband and two kids. She weathered early financial strains, switched to multiple teaching and service gigs, learned Czech gradually, and now lives in Holešovice with a two-year long-term residence permit. The family enjoys Prague’s parks, safety, and slower pace of life, while balancing ties to the U.S.; they travel across Europe and plan to return to teaching after maternity leave, but Prague has become home for good.

Sport Climbing World Cup Highlights and Updates
sports8 months ago

Sport Climbing World Cup Highlights and Updates

France’s Oriane Bertone won the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Prague after the final was canceled due to weather, securing her second career gold. Teammate Agathe Calliet took silver, and Japan’s Sekikawa Melody earned bronze, with British and Spanish athletes achieving personal bests despite not competing in the final. The series continues in Bern, Switzerland.

International Federation of Sport Climbing Official Website
sports8 months ago

International Federation of Sport Climbing Official Website

The women's semi-final at the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Prague saw French climbers Oriane Bertone and Agathe Calliet leading, with Bertone aiming for a comeback after previous frustrations, and both securing spots in the final along with competitors from Japan, Great Britain, Slovenia, and Spain. The final is scheduled for 18:30, with updates available on the IFSC channels.

"NHL's 2024 Global Series to Kick Off in Prague and Munich with Sabres, Devils, and Panthers"
sports1 year ago

"NHL's 2024 Global Series to Kick Off in Prague and Munich with Sabres, Devils, and Panthers"

The Buffalo Sabres will kick off the 2024-25 regular season with games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia as part of the 2024 NHL Global Series, and will also play an exhibition game in Munich, Germany against Red Bull Munich. The team's current roster includes seven European players, and the Global Series will mark the Sabres' third trip to Europe for regular-season games. Additionally, the Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers will play a pair of games in Tampere, Finland as part of the Global Series.

Oklahoma to Close Injection Wells After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake
natural-disasters2 years ago

Oklahoma to Close Injection Wells After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is shutting down all wastewater injection well sites within a 10-mile radius of the epicenter of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake near Prague, Oklahoma. The state's seismologist is uncertain about the cause of the earthquake, which occurred in a location near a 2011 magnitude 5.7 earthquake. The decision to close the injection wells is an initial response, and it comes amid concerns about the potential link between wastewater disposal and seismic activity.

"Oklahoma Takes Action After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake"
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Oklahoma Takes Action After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake"

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Oklahoma City, followed by smaller quakes, causing minimal damage and no reported injuries. The temblor, centered near Prague, was followed by at least eight smaller earthquakes, with the area having a history of seismic activity linked to wastewater injection from oil and gas extraction. Regulatory actions have been taken to limit injection wells, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has directed producers to close some wells and reduce volumes in others.