The effect of this practice is especially palpable in the region that was the birthplace of Christianity.

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When it does, the introduction of stem cell medicines will have a profound effect on the practice of medicine, and we can expect cocktail conversations to revolve around the potential stem cells have for saving lives, rather than beginning them.

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Japan, however, is also suffering an effect that arises from its practice of underpaying young workers as part of an implicit bargain in which, after automatic promotion, they will be overpaid when older.

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"What is crucial is that a government practice not have the effect of communicating a message of government endorsement or disapproval of religion, " she wrote.

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In practice, this accord would have the effect of imposing new limitations on a whole class of promising anti-missile systems.

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The review came complete with a code of practice that the government wants to rush into effect by the summer.

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Fearful of the effect of a chilly English spring on inexperienced players, the management arranged for the team to arrive for practice in England before any of the other 11 squads in the tournament.

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But the BHF added the current shortage of heart surgeons meant taking doctors away from practice to retrain them would have a knock-on effect on the service.

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When the law comes into effect on 1 January, the Golden State will become the first to outlaw the practice for people under the age of 18.

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