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Articles in the September 19th, 2007 issue

Toxic for tots
Dangerous chemicals found in kids' products from China

Ministry says EU funds not in danger
Kuchtová not fired, but still on the hot seat for jeopardizing billions

Deal to aid research partnerships
Streamlining aims to foster work of Czech, U.S. scientists

Dino-killing meteorite identified
Scientists say collision in asteroid belt led to mass extinction

U.S. group spotlights Klaus
Anti-environmentalist speech to take aim at UN "Gore-ites"

Association commemorates 'Three Kings'
Vigil serves to increase awareness of former Army officers' fight against Nazis

European Roundup

Seven Days

Corn, rewired
Bolstered by U.S. support, genetically engineered crops are beginning to sprout around the EU

Ministry signs atomic pact
Energy agreement will send nuclear fuel to Russia

Mayors decry unequal tax system
Ministry proposal could level playing field for small towns

10 Questions
with Jan Schiesser

Movers & Shakers
Newest SG execs

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Lost era
A new exhibition reveals a forgotten chapter of Central European history

A musical meeting of cultures
Echoes of Moravia in Prague Autumn mariachi concert

'Jewish luck' for former Russians
Magid family fought anti-Russian discrimination when they first moved; 17 years later, Czech Republic is their 'European' home

Around Town
Bondage Fairies stir it up

From Baroque to fado
Strings of Autumn returns with music for every taste

Double header
Prague hosts back-to-back Blue Note stars

Blues on the edge
Clear the runway for Terraplane

Holy madness
Wunderkind Petr Nikl employs Mozart for his first film

There goes the neighborhood
A taut thriller that manages not to mangle Hitchcock

Topping the barrel's bottom
Chuck and Larry should have been pronounced DOA

A walk in the park
New venture in Vršovice is well worth a taste

Lessons in French
Technique is the key to great regional dishes

Change off course
A neighborhood favorite falls short, while others go the distance

Video as portraiture
From Plzeň, a smart series of revealing character studies

A delicate balance
President Klaus, courts, battle for control in turf wars over constitutional decisions

Postview
Making a splash for all the wrong reasons

Letters to the Editor

All eyes on Federer
Facing relegation from elite grouping, Davis Cup team takes on the world's best in Prague

Baseball playoffs begin
Krč relies on pitching depth, loses Čása

Sports Roundup

J&T Real Estate heads to the suburbs
Company's much-touted Prosek Point office project is scheduled to wrap up by June 2009

Merging old with new
Erick van Egeraat opens architecture exhibit in Old Town

Low-energy housing hits south Bohemia
Borová Lada project reportedly is first of its kind in the Czech Republic

Galleries Louvre sprouts up in Radlická
Project part of Mayfield's development in Prague 5

Projects

Real estate briefs

New jewel shines in Old Town
Shimmering Hotel Perla opened its doors to the public in August

Decor

Something for everyone
Fall lineup of trade fairs features everything from machinery to antiques