Thu, 20.11.2008

Zurich (EN) : Thursday, 20.11.08: Madonna, Bond & politics

 
 
Networks
 
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Give my love to the city,
Ron
 
 
 
Film
 









Director's cut: Singer, actress, model… and director. Madonna's directorial debut, Filth & Wisdom has been lauded by few and slammed by many as in this scathing review from the Guardian. Still, the jibes are an improvement on comments made in the past about her acting. The film, about three friends who follow their dreams, is being shown at lunchtime at Arthouse Le Paris - so check it out for yourself. Isn’t lunchtime cinema one of the best things ever?!
Thursday 12.15 pm, Le Paris
 
 
 
Design
 
Trendspotting: Blickfang, the nation’s largest design fair, opens its doors this Friday for a weekend of furniture design, unusual accessories and intriguing fashion looks and is a good place to hunt down those elusive presents for the festive season. Can’t get enough style or substance this week? Then catch a radio interview with Patricia Field (the stylist from Sex and the City) when she was in Zurich last week – on World Radio Switzerland’s Swiss By Design Thursday, Sunday and anytime on podcast from Thursday onwards.
Blickfang 21-23 Nov, Kongresshaus
 
 
 
Beats and comedy
 
 Entertain me: Mascotte once again hosts the best stand-up comedians to start the night with a chuckle. Canadian Tom Stade and Englishman Andrew Lawrence are the latest in the Funny Laundry series. Afterwards at the Miami Vice party, Smash FX celebrate the launch of their latest record Two Worlds combining the duo’s passion for techno (Tony) and favourite electro and nu-rave (Daniel).
Funny Laundry 6.30 pm, Mascotte
Miami Vice 10 pm, Mascotte
 
 
 
Animation
 
Action: Don't blink while watching one of these films or you might miss them, as each of the entries is just ten seconds long. This might be troublesome for those who’ve had a late Saturday night. This is the fourth Minimotion film festival and the only condition to enter your movie is that it must last no longer than ten seconds. After the second screening, the best three are awarded at Riffraff. It's free but you’d best book a ticket in advance by email.
Sunday 10.30 & 11.30 am, Riffraff
e-mail for ticket
 
 
 
Gig
 
  Rap meets poetry: In the past many have tried to mix hip hop with pop or electronica and failed, but Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip have bucked that trend. Some of their songs remind me of an electro version of The Beastie Boys. Take note, the concert has now been moved from Abart to Hafenkneipe. 
Tuesday 8.45 pm, Hafenkneipe
 
 
 
James Bond
 
Coalfinger: I was a bit deflated after watching the latest James Bond - "our" home-grown 007 movie. So, here’s a 5-minute animated version of the British agent film genre – he’s a Bond who works for Greenpeace and fights the bad guys as well as global warming. A film with lofty aims and good intentions.
 
 
 
Good to know
 
  Politics: Yes, we’re a neutral newsletter – being Swiss, what else could we be? But you might be interested in what locals in Zurich are voting on this month. Aside from national and cantonal elections, there are issues which affect the cityscape and future housing. Zollfreilager: The proposal is to reclassify the area called Zollfreilager in Albisrieden as a habitation zone rather than industrial. If that happens, about 1,000 flats and shops could be built there. Most parties support this, as the city needs more space for living, but opponents argue that such changes must include a guarantee that a percentage of these will be social housing. Kronenwiese: The field above Letten has space for roughly 60 housing units. The area is well-connected so most parties are in favour. Opponents argue that this ecologically valuable meadow in the city needs to be sustained. Neufrankengasse: The city council wants to secure space for a tram line between Langstrasse and Hohlstrasse, for which public and private boundary lines need to be moved – even though the tram line is not due for 20 years. Supporters say that the current boundaries go right through Kreis 4, so the change would ensure that the district is safeguarded, while opponents fear that 20 buildings containing low-cost flats will be torn down and replaced by a big road.
 
 
 
Web
 
  Take a break: We help you to take your mind off work. A different kind of ping pong. The guys probably watched too many action and karate films. Creative art: Just recently I came across Jacob Cass' blog with 92 Must See Creative Photos which includes some real, um… must see photos.
 
 
 
Eating
 
Oriental delights: M. Houraibi is Lebanese and lives in Switzerland and, for many years, he’s made it his duty to bring Lebanese cuisine to the people of Zurich. Since 1996 the restaurant Le Cedre at Badenerstrasse 78 offers Mezzeh as their house speciality – small dishes served hot and cold, with hummus, pieces of lamb or vegetables. Delicious!
 
 
 
wulffmorgenthaler.com
 
 
 
 
Forum
 
 
 
City Page
 
 
 
Enthusiastic tennis partner! : If you enjoy tennis - and like me - miss regular recreation & fun playing - then let’s connect!I’m f/155cm/48j/advanced beginner hoping to revive a fond hobby and will be looking forward to hearing from you!
 
 
Newly Shared Flat !! 2 People wanted !! :Hi, For the 1st of Dec 2008 I have space for 2 more people in my very nice flat in Kreis 2 - Wollishofen. I want to found a new flat share. The flat is at a very central spot: Tram 7 right in front of the entrance; one station to Train station Wollishofen; Bus 33/Coop/Post office/ Migros/ Pharmacy/ Italian& Chinese food/ Video rental place max 2 min by foot. 10min to get to Paradeplatz; 15 to get to Zurich train station; 30 min to get to the airport; 250 m bee-line to lake Zurich. The Flat was renewed in 2007!! Modern, bright kitchen with dishwasher. Separate toilette, a basement room and screed are also available. It’s on the fifth floor (no elevator) but no street noise can be heard. All rooms have dimmer - around 20m2 with closets. Cost are between 900 and 1000 CHf. I haven’t received the flat map yet so the exact price is somewhat in that range. Ready to move in around the 28th of Nov! Sth about myself: I am male, 26, proud single (no girl friend), got plenty of field work, and cock sometimes weekends. I do a lot of sports and enjoy Zurich nightlife a lot! I am spontaneous, open to get to know new things, and like to laugh a lot …If you’re interested please write me with your age and what you do and I get back to you.
 
 
Office space for max. 2 month for rent : Because of a temporary employment abroad I subrent my working space for max. 2 month:5. dez 2008 - 5. feb 2009Rental price: 400 CHF incl. (negotiable)Central position: 8004 Zürich, Glasmalergasse.Very beautiful, a lot of daylight and quiet.The room is about 35-40 m2, and it's shared with a photographer. Telephone connection and internet included.With equipped kitchen, eating table, toilet ...
 
 
flat to offer : lovely 2-room flat with great view of sunrises in centre of Oerlikon.3 mins to station, 5 mins to airport or main station by S-Bahn to be had from 1st of February 2009. Monthly rent 1300.- per month.contact [email protected]
 
 
Room for 3 month : I'm going to be travelling for 3 month and I'm looking for someone who would like to take my room between mid January to mid April. It is a big, comfortable room, with a little garden, in a very nice flat with 2 other roommates (m,w). The flat is near Schaffhauserplatz and has very good bus and tramways connexions to the whole city. I can any answer any further questions. I'm looking forward to hear from you! :)
 
 
Room to rent from beginning December 08 until end April 09!! : Great sunny room to rent in a flat with two awesome guys! We're looking for a girl (Preferably 20's-30's) who enjoys socialising and solving the world's problems! The room is furnished, sunny, and looks out onto the backyard. Very near Meierhofplatz and ETH Hönggerberg. Chf550 including internet and electricity.
 
 
looking for furnished appartement for 3 month! : i am looking for a furnished appartment for a friend who is in the city for medical treatments... one room or more... nearby lakeside or in niederdorf would be great!
 
 
household items for sale : 1. Speakers Sony2. Standing Fan - 3 speeds, height adjustable3. Step stool4. Ironing board5. Nike balance board6. Hair dryer7. Transformer 750 W stepdown (for US appliances in Switzerland)pictures available if interested.
 
 
maths teacher wanted : MATHEMATICS TEACHERHull’s School, a well-established private sixth form college in Zurich, Switzerland, is looking for a permanent full-time teacher of mathematics, beginning August 2009 or before. Candidates should be qualified with at least 5 years’ experience teaching Mathematics at GCE A-Level or equivalent. EU or Swiss passports are preferred.Interested candidates should submit their CVs to the Mathematics Department Head, Jack Wildemann, at [email protected]
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