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Articles in the August 22nd, 2007 issue

In the name of the fathers
Dads take custody cases to Strasbourg to fight what they say are biased courts

Finance reform bill gains ground
Civic Democrats reach agreement ahead of key vote in Chamber

Documents reveal StB cover-ups
Decoded secret system will aid the lustration process

Ministry bids to ban trucks
Towns and truckers say weekend ban is harmful to all involved

Alternative cures gain popularity
Ministry considers new laws for treatments such as larval therapy

Advertisers weigh in on spoof campaign
Police recruitment ads draw applicants — and criticism

European Roundup

Seven Days

Sins of emission
Increasing air traffic fuels concerns over airlines' carbon footprint

Subprime crisis boosts crown
Modest local mortgage market has little risk of default, analysts say

Cabinet orders royalty bill rewrite
Hotels defend exemption from fees on TVs, radios

10 Questions
with John Young

Movers & Shakers
Unilever has new director

Biz Event
Dates of Note

Biz Week

A blast from the past
The Czech Museum of Music acquires an original Edison phonograph

In a book collection, an inspirational story of survival
Library exhibit recounts the harrowing history of Jewish literature in Prague

It's not easy being Miss World
Taťána Kuchařová promotes pet causes around the globe

Around Town
Life's a beach

Still making noise
Sonic Youth moves from the cutting edge to the mainstream

Newer than new
Once again, Ostrava becomes a modern music Mecca

Damned for all time
And these politically minded punk veterans are proud of it

Cream of the crop
An international cast of young classical stars takes center stage

A decamped bouffant
Hairspray isn't Waters, but it's entertaining

Too much for one movie
Trash doesn't come any better than Planet Terror

Southern comfort
Louka Lu brings Balkan home cooking to Malá Strana

Small fry
By any name, shrimp are versatile and flavorful

The tipping point
Working for change in an otherwise dreary month

Master of disaster
After 20 years, Warhol's iconic images continue to fascinate

Diverse tongues
Ethnic minorities and languages preserve Europe's rich fabric

Postview
Lustration is mostly a matter of political will

Letters to the Editor

Earth watch
Czech firm helps European Space Agency adapt to grid computing

Skidding out
At the Czech Grand Prix, the real race begins two days early

Sports Roundup

Creating a 'moveable' masterpiece
Community art project brings students together

Paving the way toward success
Prague school for gifted youth opens this September

New facilities, new system for EISP
216 million Kč campus ready to open next month

Reconstructing Afghanistan
Prague resident participates in teacher-training program in Kabul

Keeping a focused eye on the ball
Czech cricket club always looking for new team members

A decade of music-making
Performing and visual arts school celebrates 10-year anniversary