Sarasota, Fla. is more than a 3-ring attraction Nov 1, 2008
The stallions are descendants of those bred for the Hapsburg Royal Family of Austria, and directly descend from the few saved during World War II by Col. Ottomar Herrmann Jr. and his father under the protection of U.S. Gen. George S. Patton. You ll see amazing leaps and complicated maneuvers by these strong and talented horses, including Capriole, in which the horse soars high in the air and strikes out with its hind legs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wouldn't Miss It For The World Nov 1, 2008
"All the Austrians I know are definitely hoping that Obama wins," says Veada Stoff, a native of Los Angeles who has lived in Graz, Austria for the last 31 years. She'll be voting for Obama in Florida. (Slate)
Skiing Smart Nov 1, 2008
Those who miss skiing in Austria will find that Vail Square's Germanic influence makes them feel right at home, while the Arrabelle Hotel has the romantic charm of a stately European chateau. Big Sky Montana Big Sky has arguably the most Alpine terrain of any U.S. resort, and with only 2,000 skiers a day on 5,510 acres (2,230 ha) it gives skiers and snowboarders so much space they can feel positively lonely. (Time.com)
Czech Republic famous for puppet theater Oct 31, 2008
In the 16th century, traveling comedians from Germany and Austria began performing puppet shows at Czech markets and in houses of the nobility. A century later, Italian string marionettes also migrated here and started appearing in theaters. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Want a creepy kick? Check into a deadly hotel Oct 30, 2008
The hotel is now a boutique establishment that plays on its access to the nearby Staples Center, but in its glory years it hosted a ghoulish assortment of losers and killers, including "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez and Austrian journalist-cum-murderer Jack Unterweger ... And Unterweger, a writer and prostitute-killer released by Austrian authorities for good behavior and then sent to America on a high-profile journalistic junket, also used the hotel as a base to pick up at least three... (MSNBC -- Politics)
European airlines take another step down the consolidation path Oct 30, 2008
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, moved closer to becoming the majority shareholder in the British carrier bmi and gained ground in the bidding for Austrian Airlines ... A number of airlines are for sale, and Lufthansa is seen as a possible buyer for Austrian Airlines, Alitalia and SAS. ... The Austrian government acceded to Lufthansa's demands to take on some of the debt of Austrian Airlines before a sale. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Danger lurking in your bottle of red Oct 30, 2008
Wines from other countries, including popular producers such as France, Germany, Austria and Portugal, regularly exceeded this. Typical THQ values ranged from 30 to 80, while Huungarian and Slovakian wines reached as high as 300. (Times Online)
The babel of new beginnings Oct 25, 2008
" With these words, a decade ago, I began a novel set in the cafe. It seemed then that it would remain in Acland Street for years to come. After 50 years in this location, Scheherazade closed its doors for the final time on September 7. In the preceding month, as word of its impending closure got out, many former patrons came to eat there for the final time. It was a month of last suppers. The customers dined out on schnitzels, cabbage rolls, compote and goulash, washed down with borscht, and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tsvangirai Mobilizing International Opinion Oct 25, 2008
Those present at the meeting, held at the Spanish ambassador's residence, were from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Austria, Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Portugal. Tsvangirai said the fallout over his passport, which symbolised the limit on freedom of movement, was evidence that Mugabe was not sincere. (allAfrica.com)
TRADES BELOW $65... Oct 25, 2008
Gathered in Vienna, Austria, on Friday to stanch plunging oil prices, OPEC announced it would slash oil production by 1 ... AP writers Louise Watt in London, George Jahn in Vienna, Austria, Alex Kennedy in Singapore contributed to this report. (The Drudge Report)
The greatest walks on Earth Oct 25, 2008
Karwendelhaus to Lamsenjochhutte, Austria. Along a peachy section of the Adlerweg (Eagle's Way) is a spectacular 280-kilometre hike through the Tirol. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Was Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider gay? Oct 24, 2008
Was Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider gay ... Was Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider gay ... VIENNA, Austria Was Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider secretly gay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
OPEC slashes production; crude continues to tumble Oct 24, 2008
VIENNA, Austria OPEC said Friday it will slash oil production by 1. 5 million barrels a day to stop tumbling crude prices, but the cost for a barrel of crude plummeted 7 percent to prices last seen in June of 2007. (Yahoo News)
Bode Miller back and more independent than ever Oct 22, 2008
"I know him well, but I'm definitely not here as an authority figure," Carey told The Associated Press by telephone from Austria recently ... " After clashing over rules with the U.S. Ski Team, Miller formed his own personal squad last year and ended the season with his second overall World Cup title. The 2008-09 men's season begins Sunday with a World Cup giant slalom in Soelden, Austria. Miller did intense dry-land training in New Hampshire and Aspen, Colo., throughout late summer and into the... (Concord Monitor)
Michael Vick ready to plead guilty Oct 22, 2008
Fifth-seeded Nadia Petrova and sixth-seeded Marion Bartoli advanced to the second round of the Generali Ladies in Linz, Austria. Petrova defeated Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Its the audience who will need solace, 007 Oct 19, 2008
Instead Bond is a boorish oaf who simply rushes from country to country with the manic speed of Jason Bourne, including sequences shot in Panama, Chile, Italy, Mexico and Austria, in a plot about holding a country to ransom over its water supply. Quantum of Solace lacks any wit, ironic or otherwise, which has been a strength of so many 007 films. (Times Online)
36 hours in Paris Oct 19, 2008
If you're Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV, you hire a one-eyed 40-ish noblewoman named Catherine de Beauvais to initiate him into, ahem, adulthood. Her tale is just one of the colorful anecdotes you'll hear during the Marais tour offered by Paris Walks (33-1-48-09-21-40; www. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Oil price rises above $71 Oct 18, 2008
Worried about the financial fallout of the price drop, the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries, which controls 40 percent of the world's oil supply, called a special meeting for next Friday in Vienna, Austria to address the slide. Underscoring the cartel's anxiety, it moved up the date of the meeting by nearly a month. (India Times)
After 436 Years, Austrian Stables Take In Women Oct 16, 2008
Austria's Famed Spanish Riding School, In Break With All-male Tradition, Trains Women Riders. VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 15, 2008 ... (AP) It's no longer a man's world in Austria's most sophisticated stables. (CBS News -- World)
Skipper Ballack may miss Germanys match against Wales Oct 15, 2008
France, who appear set to keep faith for now with coach Raymond Domenech despite their uncertain start in Group Seven, where Serbia travel to Austria, are also without a qualifier this week and were yesterday filling the gap with a friendly against Tunisia. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Why Britain is leading the world out of the banking crisis Oct 15, 2008
By Monday, France, Germany, Austria, and Spain had followed suit. "It's a bit ironic that the country which is not in the euro zone has actually led the debate on what should be done," says professor Martin. (Christian Science Monitor)
England to rejig defence for World Cup qualifier Oct 15, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. October 15, 2008 - 9:46PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Europe puts $2.3 tn on line for banks Oct 14, 2008
The amount pledged by Germany, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Austria dwarfs the $700 billion rescue package put together by U.S. President Bush's administration, although not all the European money will necessarily be spent ... Austria's government offered up to 85 billion euros ($116 billion). (India Times)
Asian markets continue world-wide rally of shares Oct 14, 2008
France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan and Qatar all took measures to guarantee deposits or improve bank liquidity. In America Hank Paulson, the Treasury Secretary, moved to implement British-style plans for the Administration to take a stake in ailing US banks. (Times Online)
England aim to dominate Oct 14, 2008
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Henry Paulson lays down law as bankers hear details of $700bn bailout Oct 14, 2008
A few hours later, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Austria committed $1. 8 trillion (1,000 billion) to guarantee bank loans and take stakes in lenders to try to halt the meltdown of the financial infrastructure. (Times Online)
IMF prepared to aid Hungary Oct 13, 2008
Additionally, she said, a large share of banking sector assets are in the hands of the local operations of Western European banks - from Austria, Germany and Italy. With the credit markets frozen, the local units have run into trouble financing themselves, even as their parent companies's own funding difficulties have limited their scope to help. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Winter Olympics tickets go on sale Oct 13, 2008
(Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain). Great Britain (pound) 0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Big win for England Oct 12, 2008
Austria, who beat France in their Group Seven opener, were held to a 1-1 draw in the Faroes. On a bumper day of 24 ties in Europe, European champions Spain were facing Group Five whipping boys Estonia having secured a maximum six points so far and have yet to concede a goal. (iAfrica.com)
Tartan Army faces rail disruption Oct 11, 2008
Page last updated at 23:24 GMT, Friday, 10 October 2008 00:24 UK. Fans travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow could face longer journeys. (BBC News -- UK)
England, Spain and Italy banking on youth power in World Cup qualifiers Oct 11, 2008
France, champions in 1998 and runners-up in 2006, travel to Romania lying in fourth place in Group Seven after losing to Austria in their opener before squeezing out a 2-1 win over Serbia. Defeat today could cost coach Raymond Domenech his job with the faltering World Cup campaign coming in the wake of their humiliating Euro 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 11, 2008
Asylum and immigration have been hotly debated across the continent in recent years, with centrist parties from Austria to Denmark following an agenda set further to the right. The legislation, opposed by large sections of the population and international human rights groups, will force the 26,000 affected asylum seekers to return to their countries of origin within three years. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
more polysemous Oct 10, 2008
On 1 May, only five days after news broke that a 73-year-old man, Josef Fritzl, had immured one of his seven children, his 18-year-old daughter Elisabeth, in a specially fortified cellar under his house in the small town of Amstetten in Lower Austria, and kept her there for 24 years, abusing her persistently and fathering seven more children on her, Elfriede Jelinek, Austrias Nobel Prize winning novelist, posted a short essay on her website under the title Im Verlassenen. It begins: Austria... (Harper's Magazine)
Visit Christmas Markets in Europe Oct 10, 2008
So forget the standard stocking stuffers and head to Austria, Germany, France, and more for a seasonal shopping extravaganza ... 9-Day Christmas Market Tour of Austria, Germany & France from $1,339 Bring back holiday memories and one-of-a-kind gifts on this special nine-day Christmas Market Tour to the Austrian city of Innsbruck, German cities of Kempten, Stuttgart and Freiberg, and villages within the Alsace region of France ... Journeying through Austrias mountainous Tyrol region,... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Suspect indicted in murder of Broncos' CB Oct 10, 2008
Fernando Gonzalez saved five match points before defeating Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 7-6 (13-11), 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the BA Tennis Trophy in Vienna, Austria. FROM NEWS SERVICES. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Young guns to rule Europe? Oct 10, 2008
France, champions in 1998 and runners-up in 2006, travel to Romania lying in fourth place in Group Seven after losing to Austria in their opener before squeezing out a 2-1 win over Serbia. Defeat on Saturday could cost coach Raymond Domenech his job with the faltering World Cup campaign coming in the wake of their humiliating Euro 2008. (iAfrica.com)
Reporters on the Job Oct 10, 2008
from the October 10, 2008 edition. Code of Silence Broken: was originally destined for the magazine that Nicholas Seeley edits in Jordan. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Mike Thiel inspects high-end, luxury hotels around the world for his firm, Hideaways International Oct 8, 2008
My wife's favorite celeb story came from a visit to Zurs, Austria. She was getting a tour of the hotels while I was skiing. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Europe scrambles for rescue plans Oct 6, 2008
International Business. BERLIN: With Germany making a blanket guarantee to cover all of the country's savings, other European countries were under increased pressure on Monday to bolster their financial defences. (India Times)
Dr Fredrick Toben's arrest should alarm us all Oct 5, 2008
Look at the recent results of elections in Austria ... The German and Austrian laws concerning 'Holocaust denial' are disproportionate to the incidence and to the danger - there were (and are) so few Germans who claim that the mass-murder of Jews 'did not happen' and so many exhaustively detailed, well-documented studies in German that show precisely how it did happen (something all Germans are taught in school) that it is and was a waste of German taxpayers' money and police time to pass such a... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Asylum hope children travel alone Oct 5, 2008
Page last updated at 15:38 GMT, Saturday, 4 October 2008 16:38 UK. The youngest child found abandond was just three years old. (BBC News)
European Christmas market tours, from $969 Oct 4, 2008
Plus, you're packing highlights of three countries (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland) into a little more than a week. At the market: The Lucerne Christmas market has festive decorations, sweets, and wreaths; you can expect to find handcrafted toys and other goods, as well. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 4, 2008
The guest book bears witness to the museum's international popularity an average of 500 visitors stop in each month from places like Austria, Peru, Scotland, England and Switzerland, as well as a handful of U.S. states. Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mount Rainier hike: Scraped knees, big smiles Oct 4, 2008
(Tribune Media Services) -- If Mount Rainier were in Austria instead of Washington State, I likely would have explored it long ago. All my life, I've watched it shimmering Fuji-like on Seattle's horizon, and have never driven the hour off the interstate to actually take a hike there. (CNN -- Travel)
Helping older ears hear again Oct 3, 2008
Together with the Australian firm Cochlear and MED-El of Austria, the firms have implanted at least 220,000 people worldwide, company figures indicated. Age is no limitAge is not necessarily a factor in how youre going to do, said Dr. Patrick Maiberger, a resident at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)
Foreign Agriculture attachs visit Minnesota farmland (28) Oct 3, 2008
Hans Kordik, Counselor in Agriculture and Environmental Affairs for the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C. Kordik recently attended the Soy Industry Field Day held at Thalmann Seed Farm, of Plato, Minn ... Kordik is stationed in Washington, D.C. with the Embassy of Austria ... I see my function to be a bridge between both countries, said Kordik, who serves as the Embassy of Austria Counselor for Agricultural and Environ-mental Affairs. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
December 2005 Oct 3, 2008
December 8, 2005 President Bush Meets with Austria Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel. December 7, 2005 President Discusses War on Terror and Rebuilding Iraq. (White House News Releases)
Tie in Thailand for Australia Sep 24, 2008
Three-times champions Germany, who have faded since the era of Boris Becker and Michael Stich, face neighbouring Austria after the latter ended Britain's hopes of a berth while seven-times winner Sweden receive Israel. First round action will take place between March 6 and 8, a month later than usual, while the quarter-finals will be held on July 10 to 12 ahead of the semis and playoffs on September 18-20 with the trophy match on December 4 to 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nonprofit subsidizes Schwarzenegger travel frills Sep 24, 2008
Whether journeying to China, Japan or last week s destinations Austria, England and France Schwarzenegger typically flies on top-of-the-line private jets like the plush Gulfstream models and has booked hotel suites that can run thousands of dollars a night ... State disclosure forms that Schwarzenegger filed for 2004 showed that the foundation spent about $27,000 and $18,000 for his trips to Austria and Japan, respectively. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
EU warns Iran close to nuclear arms capacity Sep 24, 2008
VIENNA, Austria - Iran is nearing the ability to arm a nuclear warhead even if it insists its atomic activities are peaceful, the European Union warned Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
NKorea orders UN nuclear inspectors from reactor Sep 24, 2008
VIENNA, Austria - North Korea barred U.N. nuclear inspectors from its main nuclear reactor on Wednesday and within a week plans to reactivate the plant that once provided the plutonium for its atomic test explosion, the chief U.N. nuclear inspector said. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Unknown score written by Mozart found in France Sep 22, 2008
5 inches), is thought to have been written around 1787, according to an expert musicologist from the Mozarteum university in the composer's native city of Salzburg in Austria. The score is undergoing a second round of expert investigations, Nantes authorities said. (Yahoo News)
Murray beats Melzer, Britain level with Austria Sep 21, 2008
Andy Murray repeated his U.S. Open victory over Jurgen Melzer on Sunday, beating the Austrian in four sets to bring Britain level at 2-2 in a Davis Cup World Group playoff match at Wimbledon ... Murray was rested for Saturday's doubles which Austria won to take a 2-1 lead. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Davis Cup: Austria 2, Britain 2 Sep 21, 2008
Results Sunday from the Davis Cup World Group playoff between Britain and Austria on grass at the All England Club. Austria 2, Britain 2 ... Jurgen Melzer, Austria, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Argentina and Spain lead Russia and U.S. in Davis Cup Sep 21, 2008
In other ties, Austria led Britain, 2-1, Romania led India, 2-1, Croatia led Brazil, 2-1, and Israel and the Netherlands led 2-1 against Peru and South Korea, respectively. Australia, champion 28 times, pulled itself back into the tie with Chile when Carsten Ball and Chris Guccione beat Nicols Mass and Fernando Gonzlez, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (10-8), 6-3, 5-7, 7-5. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
All Davis Cup Results Sep 21, 2008
Britain 1, Austria 2 At Wimbledon, England. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, def ... Alexander Peya, Austria, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Unknown Mozart fragment found in French library Sep 19, 2008
Ulrich Leisinger, head of research at the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg, Austria, said Thursday that there is no doubt that the single sheet, the top third of which has been cut off, was written by the composer. "His handwriting is absolutely clearly identifiable," he added. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland agree to matches Sep 19, 2008
Highlights from the competitive soccer action in Austria and Switzerland. NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Where to Walk Among the Locals in B... Sep 19, 2008
Located in post-communist Hungary, this idyllic Central European capital is a hub for travelers coming from any of the seven countries (Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia) sharing its border. While it s easy to get carried off in swarms of tourists and go several hours without seeing a native, there are places for tourists and locals alike in Budapest. (Suite101.com)
People with migraine prone to clotting Sep 19, 2008
"The thinking has been that because people with migraine are more likely to have strokes and other cardiovascular problems, that they would also have more severe and early atherosclerosis," said study author Stefan Kiechl, of Innsbruck Medical University in Austria. He said the study provides solid evidence to refute it. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Arts Cafe hosts National Book Award winner Friday Sep 17, 2008
I went to France, Holland, Italy, Austria not Spain to live cheaply and get culture. I was committed to the art at about age 20. (Westerly Sun, RI)
European car sales drop Sep 16, 2008
Renault sales grew in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Portugal, but fell in France, Spain and Italy in August. ACEA said car registrations fell overall in August in western Europe, with only Portugal showing growth. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Migraine linked to blood clots in veins Sep 16, 2008
"The thinking has been that because people with migraine are more likely to have strokes and other cardiovascular problems, that they would also have more severe and early atherosclerosis," said study author Stefan Kiechl of Innsbruck Medical University in Austria. "This study is the first to use high-resolution ultrasound to examine this theory, and it provides solid evidence to refute it.". (Xinhuanet, China)
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran blocking arms probe Sep 15, 2008
VIENNA, Austria - A report by the U.N. atomic agency says Iran is still blocking attempts to investigate allegations that it carried out research and experiments linked to a nuclear weapons program. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Chunnel reopens after fire Sep 14, 2008
You can jump up and down and scream and shout but it's an accident, it couldn't be helped, said John Piears, 65, who was at the other end at St. Pancras station in London his trip to Germany and Austria with his wife in hiatus. We're on holiday and it's all part of the fun. (Globe and Mail -- International)
