Best Cancer Reporter award

Of all the things I thought I would be one day, Best Cancer Reporter certainly wasn't one of them. Hey, cancer will do weird things to you.

I was honored to receive the Best Cancer Reporter Merit Award (award written by a patient) for the Op-Ed piece on colon cancer, published by The Prague Post. It was presented to me by the European School of Oncology in October 2007 in Rome.

Interview with Czech ex-Prime Minister Zeman

The Prague Post published my interview with the Czech ex-Prime Minister Miloš Zeman. An interesting and knowledgeable character, he plays a unique and important role in Czech politics even now.

The Dying Art of Fur

I took a look at the Czech fur industry, and the article appears here. The local industry is dying because of cheap Chinese imports and declining demand.

Update on Czech Political Situation

Read my recent article in the Prague Post about the current government woes.

Op-ed: Prevention of colon cancer

This week, I have the main op-ed piece in the Prague Post, focusing on the detection and prevention of colon cancer in the Czech Republic, primarily through the use of colonoscopies.

The 68-year old Czech Ironman profile

Profile of 68-year-old Miloš Živný, Czech Super Ironman triathlete and Guiness Book record holder.

Prague Train Station Delays

There have been delays in the major reconstruction of Prague's ailing main train station.

Large Tax Hike on Czech Smokes Coming

Cigarette price hike has smokers fuming. Tobacco tax awaiting Parliament approval would help ease Czech deficit.

Profile: The man behind Al-Jazeera International

As Al-Jazeera readies for world TV broadcasts in English, a Czech who powers its newsroom, Petr Stokuč has no qualms.

The "Pickle Days" of Summer

Pickle days. In the height of their season, cucumbers tell us how times are changing:

Al-Qaida in Prague?

Terrorist suspect awaits handover. Court weighs U.S. call for a Swedish citizen linked to Oregon camp.

Cracking Down on Baby Trafficking

Child trafficking sting nabs three. Baby for sale illustrates growing demand and rigid adoption system.

Budget Airlines in Europe

Budget airlines must evolve, analysts say. Mergers are the future for low-cost carriers:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0706/busi3.php

The Revival of Absinthe Making

A king with a commoner's touch. Marketing the green myth with absinthe maker Pavel Varga:

Saving Premature Babies in the Czech Republic

Fight for life: The Czech Republic is among the world's best at saving premature babies. My cover story for the Prague Post.

Czech Expats Abroad

Moving forward: More Czech managers being recruited abroad, especially to Eastern Europe, to share experience, skills.

French Tales of the Snails--Slithering from Czech Lands to Your Table.

Fewer Czech snails make it to French plates. Locals learn to accept snails as cuisine but exporters gobble tons.

Profile: Czech artist František Vízner

My New Yorkers understand me: With glass master František Vízner, on loneliness and bad taste.

Czech Election Coverage--Final Installment

Money talks: Parties place new emphasis on economics in their 2006 political ad campaigns.

Update: Czech Elections

Small parties: Kingmakers in June election. Anyone wanting Parliament control must deal with them. (with Kristina Alda)

Youth Unemployment in the Czech Republic

Out of Work: Shortcomings in education system coupled with generous social benefits contribute to high youth unemployment.

Why Don't the Brits Invest in the Czech Republic?

BCC plugs opportunities to invest: United Kingdom investors still underrepresented here.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0504/busi2.php

Update: Czech Election Coverage

An anti-communist May Day "coup": Bumped off Letná plain, the KSČM (Czech communist party) regroups.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0504/news2.php

Profile: Jana Ježková

For the love of art: How a Prague 6 home became the city's most gracious fine art gallery.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0427/tempo1.php

Czech Election Coverage

ODS leading ČSSD in latest polls: Support for smaller parties holds steady; coalitions likely in June.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0427/news5.php

Ads, Ads Everywhere...in Our Movies?

Prime exposure. Product placement takes center stage as film producers look for funding avenues and companies pursue the youth market:
http://praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0413/busi1.php

Donating by SMS

Donations via mobiles catching on: Sending “DMSs” (donation SMS) helps charities a little at a time, at any time:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0413/news6.php

Spring Flood Waters

Flood weary: Capital city's flood plan put into action; other regions hit hardest since 2002. (with Kristina Alda).
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0406/news1.php

Drivers Who Kill

Jail time rare for drivers who kill: Woman struck by car says recent verdict sends wrong message to reckless drivers.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0330/news2.php

The New Wave of Expats to Prague

Facing the challenge. Companies are still recruiting expats for top spots, but not for the reason you think: http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0323/busi1.php

The Russians are Back!

Russian culture returns with an emphasis on youth: Arts exchange spans music, film and dance.
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0316/tempo2.php

First of Its Kind: Gender Discrimination Lawsuits in the Czech Republic

Taking a stand. Gender discrimination and the 'glass ceiling' are at the center of a high-profile lawsuit:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0316/busi1.php
(with S. Adam Cardais)

The Big Hit: The Scourge of Recreational Drug Pervitin, part II

Methlike drug cheaper than booze, lasts longer. A user provides a glimpse into the world of pervitin addicts in Prague:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0316/news2.php

The Big Hit: The Scourge of Recreational Drug Pervitin, part I

The easy method. Czech health authorities struggle to reign in pervitin, a methamphetamine that's cooked from over-the-counter cold meds:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0316/news1.php

Prague Plastic Surgery Tourism

Plastic surgery holidays on the rise. Foreigners eye the Golden City for its value in vanity--cheap cosmetic surgery:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0119/news5.php

Pregnancy and the Workplace

Maternity leave spurs 'labor' crisis. Increased birthrates are taking women out of the workplace:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0112/busi4.php

Czech Baby Naming

Playing the name game correctly. Bureaucracy stands tall against parents seeking unusual baby names:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2006/Art/0105/news4.php

The New ID Theft

Chips over strips. Customers turn to high-tech bank cards to prevent ID theft:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2005/TT/1124/tt1.php

Op-Ed: Travelin' Czech Style

Budget travel Czech style. If you don't get burned, sick, trampled or shamed to death, it's very relaxing:
http://www.praguepost.com/P03/2005/Art/0825/opin1.php