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Telekom Austria Group: Q1 08 Driven by Consolidation of MDC and Strong International Contribution
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PR Newswire – May 14, 2008 05:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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PR Newswire – May 14, 2008 05:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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BBVA Foundation international study on attitudes to stem cell research
In general, the use of spare embryos left over from fertility treatments meets with a high level of acceptance (most notably in Denmark and Sweden with mean scores of 6.8 and 6.7 respectively on an acceptance scale from 0 to 10). Conversely, opinions are divided over the creation of embryos for biomedical research, with ethical reservations being voiced in most countries (lowest levels of acceptance in Germany and Austria at 4.0 and 4.2 respectively).
EurekAlert! – May 14, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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In general, the use of spare embryos left over from fertility treatments meets with a high level of acceptance (most notably in Denmark and Sweden with mean scores of 6.8 and 6.7 respectively on an acceptance scale from 0 to 10). Conversely, opinions are divided over the creation of embryos for biomedical research, with ethical reservations being voiced in most countries (lowest levels of acceptance in Germany and Austria at 4.0 and 4.2 respectively).
EurekAlert! – May 14, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Science
Unseeded but highly touted Azarenka routs 19th-seeded Bammer at Italian Open
ROME - Unseeded teenager Victoria Azarenka routed 19th-seeded Sybille Bammer of Austria 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday before play was suspended due to rain.
Canoe.ca – May 13, 2008 7:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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ROME - Unseeded teenager Victoria Azarenka routed 19th-seeded Sybille Bammer of Austria 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday before play was suspended due to rain.
Canoe.ca – May 13, 2008 7:55 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Roy Horn Rests After Surgery
Roy Horn is resting after going under the knife Monday. Doctors in Austria say he is doing well after surgery on his knee.
KTNV.com – May 13, 2008 6:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Roy Horn is resting after going under the knife Monday. Doctors in Austria say he is doing well after surgery on his knee.
KTNV.com – May 13, 2008 6:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Nevada: Las Vegas
Fritzl lawyer files privacy suit
AMSTETTEN , Austria, May 13 (UPI) -- The lawyer representing the family of Josef Fritzl, who kept his daughter as a sex slave, filed privacy suits Tuesday against several Austrian media outlets.
United Press International – May 13, 2008 4:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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AMSTETTEN , Austria, May 13 (UPI) -- The lawyer representing the family of Josef Fritzl, who kept his daughter as a sex slave, filed privacy suits Tuesday against several Austrian media outlets.
United Press International – May 13, 2008 4:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Soccer stadiums handed over to organizers of European Championship
GENEVA - The organizers of next month's European Championship have taken possession of the eight stadiums that will be used for the tournament in Austria and Switzerland.
Canoe.ca – May 13, 2008 4:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Soccer
GENEVA - The organizers of next month's European Championship have taken possession of the eight stadiums that will be used for the tournament in Austria and Switzerland.
Canoe.ca – May 13, 2008 4:12 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Soccer
Oil below $124 a barrel as eyes turn to China
VIENNA, Austria -- Oil prices dropped below $124 a barrel on profit-taking Tuesday after hitting another trading record in the previous session.
Detnews.com – May 13, 2008 1:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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VIENNA, Austria -- Oil prices dropped below $124 a barrel on profit-taking Tuesday after hitting another trading record in the previous session.
Detnews.com – May 13, 2008 1:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Detroit
Holocaust survivor wants everyone to hear his cry
In the springtime of his 87th year, Leo Bretholz and his wife, Flo, left their Northwest Baltimore home last week and went to Vienna, Austria. It was their fifth such trip to that haunted city, and each time it delivers an implicit message: Leo's still alive. He's been living on borrowed time for the past 70 years.
Examiner.com – May 13, 2008 07:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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In the springtime of his 87th year, Leo Bretholz and his wife, Flo, left their Northwest Baltimore home last week and went to Vienna, Austria. It was their fifth such trip to that haunted city, and each time it delivers an implicit message: Leo's still alive. He's been living on borrowed time for the past 70 years.
Examiner.com – May 13, 2008 07:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Maryland: Baltimore
Austria expects economic boost from Euro 2008
Reuters - When the roar of the crowds has faded and the bunting has been taken down, Austria expects to count a substantial economic benefit from next month's Euro 2008 soccer championship.
Yahoo! – May 13, 2008 01:10 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Reuters - When the roar of the crowds has faded and the bunting has been taken down, Austria expects to count a substantial economic benefit from next month's Euro 2008 soccer championship.
Yahoo! – May 13, 2008 01:10 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Austria, Switzerland ready to host Euro fans
Overheard recently from a tourist in one of Vienna's grand cafes: "Waiter, I'll try a slice of your soccer tort."OK, so it's actually Sacher (SAH'kerr) Torte, the famed Viennese chocolate cake filled with apricot jam. But no one's going to quarrel with a slight mispronunciation - not with the European Championships in soccer about to unfold in Austria and Switzerland.If you're thinking of combining sports and sightseeing with a trip here, you'd best move quicker than Ronaldinho.
Fox Sports – May 12, 2008 9:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Overheard recently from a tourist in one of Vienna's grand cafes: "Waiter, I'll try a slice of your soccer tort."OK, so it's actually Sacher (SAH'kerr) Torte, the famed Viennese chocolate cake filled with apricot jam. But no one's going to quarrel with a slight mispronunciation - not with the European Championships in soccer about to unfold in Austria and Switzerland.If you're thinking of combining sports and sightseeing with a trip here, you'd best move quicker than Ronaldinho.
Fox Sports – May 12, 2008 9:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Soccer