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Articles in the May 14th, 2008 issue

Schwarzenberg hires detective agency to investigate Čunek
Foreign affairs minister to quit if bribery charges not cleared

Spread of HIV is at all-time high
Officials start campaign to educate public

Workers Party says says it has new security corps
Group affiliates itself with far-right National Party

Radar strike
Prague activists stage hunger protest against planned U.S. base

Czechs send aid to Burma crisis
Groups find other means of distribution after efforts thwarted

Muslims address film controversy
Screening of Fitna seeks to dispel its anti-Islamic message

National Guard recruits soldiers
Officials wary that paramilitary group could become a threat

Activists rally to legalize cannabis
Protesters seek further leniency as Parliament debates possession laws

Bold monument derides bureaucracy
Zlín businessman expresses frustrations with gov't through art

European Roundup

Seven Days

Snack attack!
After consolidation, Intersnack faces off with PepsiCo

ČSA trashes the paper ticket
Airlines promising to go 100 percent electronic next month

Explosia looking past Semtex
Twenty years after Lockerbie, plastic explosive lives on

TV broadcaster going nova on the Web
Nova launches news site, clothing optional

10 Questions
with Martin Charvát

Scania appoints CEO

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Freewheeling
One of the best ways to tour the Czech Republic is on a bicycle

Child's Play
Alice in Legoland

Business leader has big experience
Guthová helped new Prague powerhouse companies grow rapidly after Velvet Revolution

A unique marathon beverage

Guided by voices
Bobby McFerrin brings his inimitable vocal style to town

An American classic
Freddy Cole spices up Prague Spring with his stylish blend of jazz and blues

He's a rainbow
A kaleidoscopic anime adaptation

Take your pick
An unusual 1960s film concept is revived

French connection
Le Cornichon offers a tour of the classics

An old flame
Grilled meat, South American-style

June swoon
New date for the Food Fest, plus some lesser occasions

House of glass
Soft figures with sharp edges from an overlooked photographer

White power
Neo-Nazis fight for more legitimacy

A desperate but appropriate protest tactic

Letters to the Editor

Charles in charge
Head of Institute of International Finance speaks in Prague

In Brief

On the prowl
Panthers blow out Austrian powerhouse, advance in EFAF Cup

Sports Roundup

Second chances
Projekt Šance gives hope to youth, adults looking to turn their lives around

Back to health
Newly opened facility in Prague 1 puts focus on strength training

Energetic healing
Biotherapy promotes good energy flow, provides temporary relief

Paving the way
Canadian Medical Care adds services

Spiritual stretch
Yoga provides strength while exercising your mind, body and soul