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Articles in the May 2nd, 2007 issue

No place like home
An outdated system of social care is condemning generations of Czech kids to institutionalized childhoods that leave them unprepared and vulnerable in the real world

Protest over nuclear plant
Czech plans to end bilateral agreement further rankle Austria

Far-right groups attract followers
Increased public profile may reflect a Europe-wide trend

New drug kills cancer cells
Science institute tests compound that could revolutionize treatment

Study: Czechs are among Europe's fattest
Unhealthy fare and sedentary habits are to blame for rise in heft

Street art crosses City Hall
Experimental walk signs were meant to foster communication

Seven Days

European Roundup

The day the music died
After its first conviction, the IFPI looks to nail illegal file sharing

Insurer Generali merges with ČP
Massive deal targets new ventures in Eastern Europe

Czech businesses courting Russia
Largest-ever delegation joins President Klaus on visit

10 Questions
with Egil Moller Nielsen

Movers and Shakers
Ruzyně director bows out

Ostrava looks to sue Mittal Steel
Shares sold to the steelworks were undervalued, city says

Prague 360 shoots for the world
Site launches new franchises in five cities, with more to come

Biz Events

Biz Week

Rock shots
A Czech photographer nails the American music scene

Lucie Valová: Dancing in the dark
A mother and businesswoman calls striptease just part of her formula for financial success

The literary world pays a visit to Prague
German-speaking authors featured at book fair this year

Around Town
This film endorsed by Apple

She'll be comin' around the mountain
The Wild West blazes to life in an action-packed Puccini revival

When the music is lame, do it yourself
A Berlin duo mixes humor with lo-fi technology to create a fresh, danceable sound

Roll over, Beethoven
A new Bertramka series offers an inventive pairing of composers

Bad Seed makes good
Going solo, Mick Harvey plays his trump card

Children of a lesser corn
A connect-the-dots plot as an altar call

Bromová's magic mushroom temple
Egyptian goddess inspires a psychedelic burst of Czech creativity

Too cool for Smíchov
Once-hot name tries its luck in the tourist zone

Down Mexico way
Spicy chocolate sauce for Southwestern flair

New from the island
Wine from Sicily finally earns coveted DOCG recognition

Two Czech kings
Disappointment surrounds the comebacks of two great filmmakers

Prague police: Who's protected and served?

Letters to the Editor

Open court
With limited resources, the ECM Open can't draw top talent

Roundup

Word from the wise
Where to go and whom to call for health concerns in Prague

The beguiling mysteries at the 'House of Health'
Salt caves provide alternative ways to improve breathing

Sports medicine, Euro-style
Athletes offer advice for those injured in Prague

Taking the alternative route
Prague's full of different ways to relax your body