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Articles in the November 15th, 2006 issue

Homecoming
Last members of the Czech Diaspora in Kazakhstan finally return to their European roots

Night trams could get watchmen
City Hall wants safer transport on busy night-owl routes

BIS halts potential weapons shipment
Declassified info says dual-use tools were headed to North Korea

Battle over nuclear plant heats up
Temelín gets official approval amid waves of protest from NGOs

Fewer dentists could lead to a care crisis
Less coverage, costs mean aging dentists unlikely to be replaced

Seven Days

Missile base is no sure bet
U.S. elections delay decision on Central European facility

On the spot
TV advertisers fear price gouging if ČTV abandons commercials

Electronic monitoring for students
Parents will be able to track attendance via fingerprints

Czech radar company sold
U.S. company now owns highly advanced radar systems

Dairy farmers to grow co-ops
Higher prices ought sought on the shelves for milk products

New rules benefit airport retailers
Restraints on liquids, gels to be a boon

10 Questions
With Martin Sochor

Biz Week

Biz Events

Movers and Shakers
Microsoft promotes executive

Shooting stars
These French portraitists are always ready for their close-ups

Partnership helps nurture promising Czech performers
National Theater is beneficiary of KB's philanthropic efforts

On the joys of 'Jew chasing'
Historian and linguist Alexander Fried bested the Nazis and Soviets

Around Town
Pricey fashion to die for

Sound in three dimensions
Marathon explores new visual and audio landscapes this year

The lady and the drummer
A Swiss jazz duo gives new meaning to free

All fired up
Stimulfest wraps with incendiary Krautrock pioneers

Friend and fowl
Nothing daffy about U Dělového Kříže's duck

Turkey day feast
Celebrating the harvest, American-style

The word on the bird
Thanksgiving feasts, a generous plea and other fall dining tips

Live and let try
Daniel Craig doesn't quite bond with Bond

Carnal knowledge
John Cameron Mitchell takes a frank look at sex in all its forms

Short on controversy
Czechpoint aims to provoke but lacks a cutting edge

Paying respect
Lip-service honors don't replace lost property

Editorial Review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

This time around, we're the Eastern refugees

Archenemies
Player chants caught on tape escalate rivalry

Roundup

Real estate firm brings some Identity to Prague
Company dedicated to selling and leasing commercial and private property around the city

A single key unlocks the taste of the finer things
EPD provides corporate office solutions at náměstí Republiky's historical Habsburg barracks

Projects

Tomáš Chrobák, Společnosti Online
Adviser

A new home for RFE/RL
Events

Hilton Prague offers a touch of home
Hotel gives busy travelers a mix of contemporary design and modern comfort

Briefs

Decor