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Articles in the April 5th, 2006 issue

Flood weary
Capital city's flood plan put into action; other regions hit hardest since 2002

Flood fallout
Politicians trade blame over emergency response, exploit it for election advantage

Cabaniss: Czechs should be visa-free
U.S. ambassador says work under way for easier travel to States

Imports, not flu fears, hurt farmers
State considers banning cheap poultry from H5N1 countries

Ambitious food bank opens
Hostivař facility aims to help charities in fighting hunger, waste

These days in Prague, it's coffee s sebou
Trendy coffee shops feature joe on the go for busier lifestyles

Politicians jostle for votes with improbable bill riders
Practice 'vile' to some, but a means to keep election-year promises

Seven Days
News & Notes

European Roundup
News & Notes

One step behind
Brussels is taking steps to protect EU shoemakers from cheap Asian imports, but Czechs say it's not enough

Eurotel merger worries providers
Alternative operators nervous it will lead to more services bundling

Part two: Things are heating up globally
Energy adviser - James A. Cusumano

10 Questions
with Miroslav Chochola

Movers & Shakers
Hajek joins PWC

Biz Week
News & Notes

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Is Prague ready for Christo?
Half a million euros would say we are

Coming out of the closet and keeping the faith
A filmmaker and a rabbi present another side of Orthodoxy

Fighting hard for attention
A world kickboxing champion chronicles her struggle for respect

The Lowdown
Runners, baccarat and visas

The List
Underreported Czech world champions

Running on fumes
Syriana never catches light

Indonesian delight
Simple ingredients make an exotic entrée

It was a very good year
A fortunate late turn in the weather saved 2005 vintages

Welcome to real life
Miranda July's breakout film is an American original

Fanciful fare
Noodles mixes mind-blowing décor with international cuisine

Material concerns
An exhibit of Tony Cragg's sculptures shows him to be a contemporary master

Electric energy
A diverse and growing group of Czech dancers strut their stuff

Up from underground
A hot night of alternative music at Lucerna

Experiments in rock
A triple dose of electronica comes to Kampa Island

More than a novelty
Humanitas Afrika raises visibility and respect for blacks and Africa

Why pitch in when you can smear rivals?

Editorial Review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

Breaking out
Lukáš Pešek finished second at the MotoGP March 26, becoming the first Czech in 35 years to take a trophy at the prestigious motorcycle road-racing series

Kenyans dominate marathon warm-up
Česká pošta team wins Hervis Half Marathon corporate relay race

Roundup
News & Notes

Language instruction industry booming
Language schools face increased demand for new and varied services