A disputed choice; a Supreme Court appointment sparks debate

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John Major's appointment to the Canadian Supreme Court is questioned by some because of his lack of experience, and because he filled a vacancy that could have been given to a minority or a woman. Some observers think the court is moving away from favoring individuals' rights.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Canada. Supreme Court, Major, John

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A deadly debate

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A report from the World Health Organization predicts a grim future as AIDS proliferates, but critics of the report say the spread of the virus peaked in the mid-1980s. AIDS activists in Canada and US are arguing for more federal money for AIDS research.

Reports, Forecasts and trends, AIDS (Disease), World Health Organization

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Fantastic voyages

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Research and development of virtual reality machines will enhance the lives of people and provide more sophisticated training machines for some occupations. The use of computer simulation will encourage use of the imagination.

Innovations, Evaluation, Virtual reality, Computer simulation

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