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Articles in the January 16th, 2008 issue

Losing out
Women with children are left behind by new public finance reforms

Events to honor historic protest
Public marks Jan. 16 anniversary of Jan Palach's suicide

Bizarre case of Libyan arms debt
Billions owed by Tripoli to Czech Republic are missing

Adjusting to Schengen life
Border crossings easier, but length-of-stay regulations still tricky

New committee seeks to fund artists
Some theaters stay afloat through private donations while awaiting city grants

Spiritual groups gain in popularity
Nontraditional faith gatherings take root among Czechs, expats

European Roundup

Seven Days

Hatching innovation
ČKD's business incubator looks to foster start-ups

Retailers tussle over Plus stores
Takeover of discount chain should settle upturned sector

State failing to draw skilled labor
Cabinet promotes green cards as solution to worker shortage

Train operator opens restaurants
České dráhy brings new dining options to deteriorating rail hubs

Return of 'bra wars' looms large
Textile industry braces for a torrent of Chinese imports

Biz Events
Dates of Note

10 Questions
with Dr. Monika Golková

Movers & Shakers
Fuzzy signals at Prima

Biz Week

Mush!
In north Bohemia, one of Europe's toughest dog sled races

Czech dancers find inspiration and success at home
Nederlands Dans Theatre grads look to train a new generation

Royalty runs in Lobkowicz family
Castles, vineyards, brewery reclaimed through restitution

Around Town
Doctor: A smoking Svengali

Coming home
A prima ballerina dances her way into Prague hearts

Licking their ticket
A blast of full-frontal, high energy pop from the UK

Expecting to fly
Soaring sounds from a '60s Czech folk hero

Hardly novel
Another dull reading of Márquez

A history of promises
David Cronenberg's latest is mobbed by flaws

Heavenly fusion
New Angel does a divine job of blending East and West

Here's the beef
An upscale treat, tartare was the first burger

To the Max
Teaching an old Jáma new tricks and other lessons learned

The illusion of reality
A group photography show takes a different view

Time for a change
Which presidents will step forward to lead our world?

Postview
New reforms a step in the wrong direction

Letters to the Editor

Left in the dust
Dakar Rally cancelled by terrorist threats

Olympic dream pushes on
Cabinet grants legal guarantees to Prague

Sports Roundup

Rocco Forte heading to Prague
Top-end hotel chain's extensive Malá Strana spread to open in April

Keeping the flow going
Private property investor has eye on Prague hotel market

Redesigning art
Bára Škorpilová takes the Czech architecture scene by storm

Authentic design
Crowne Plaza Prague Castle uses surroundings for an unforgettable experience