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Articles in the October 26th, 2005 issue

Out of the past
Controversial dissidents honored

Cabinet wants more Czech babies
Experts welcome new family policy, say more action needed

Czechs praised for Cuba stance
High-ranking U.S. official reaches out in Prague during first visit

12-step program targets obesity
Compulsive eaters hope plans avert a nationwide crisis

Foreign tongues tied for some
Required exams on language proficiency vex many civil servants

Crackdown on funeral fraud
Inspectors find many funeral homes cheat or will reuse materials

Jahn's exit is worrisome to private sector
Deputy prime minister was key economic guru for the administration

Seven Days

Debating the euro
Czech National Bank in row with prime minister over whether the country is ready for adoption

Product testing builds buyer trust
Safety label helps companies expand into new markets

Penta wants stake in airport
Eminent domain bill needed for new runway could be in jeopardy

IPB Bank dispute nears end
Nomura, government back away from arbitration proceedings

Lenovo opens Prague retail outlet
Chinese manufacturer unveils sleek, high-tech computer sales center

Automotive industry drives increase in exports
Diversification crucial, according to analysts

10 Questions
with Petr Hlobil

Movers and Shakers
Stephens to exit Oskar

Biz Week

Picture windows
In three new books, images from history and legend

Gone but far from forgotten
New book evaluates Havel's philosophical legacy

Spinning in their graves
Dance parties headline Halloween weirdness

Calling all monsters
A souped-up demolition derby for the whole family

Connecting with Mexico
A Mexican theater festival spotlights director Rubén Ortiz

PICKS

Second harvest
Complete your Halloween with this pumpkin recipe

Spilling the beans
You don't need caffeine to make good coffee

Man to man
A new comedy bravely delves into male friendship

High notes, low notes
An ambitious Prague 2 pub plays slightly off-key

Layers of reflection
From different angles, new perspectives

The gender gap
Women's health is often an indicator for the health of society as a whole — and we're far behind

Eva Svankmajerová, 1940 - 2005
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Editorial Review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

Generation TDD
T-Mobile's new network seeks to fill Internet access gap

Kudos for a groundbreaking professor
Prison experiment earns sociologist the Havel award

EISP grows up into a new decade
New facility will provide room for 460 more students

Powered by language: Students catch the L-Train
Multilingual study program rewards work with travel

E-learning gains in language schools
World-renowned GlobalEnglish arrives in Prague

Universities vie for foreign students
Building programs and faculty is a major investment