A measure of hope

Article Abstract:

Several new research studies have found that the high school dropout rate in Canada is around 18%. Previous studies had indicated it was closer to 32%. Business and educational reform groups had used the larger figure to justify making massive changes to the educational system.

Statistics, Education, High school dropouts

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Youth and booze: no easy answer

Article Abstract:

A tragic automobile accident that killed eight people and injured two others in Canada is making police and parents question the safety of spring gatherings known as bush parties. Some people are pushing for graduated licensing programs for teens in the wake of the tragedy.

Traffic accidents, Driving while intoxicated, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking, Drinking and traffic accidents

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'We're buying': Disney expands the kingdom

Article Abstract:

Walt Disney Co agreed to pay $25.8 billion for Capital Cities/ABC after CEO Michael Eisner had a fortuitous meeting with investor Warren Buffet and Capital Cities Chmn Thomas Murphy. The new firm will be one of the largest entertainment businesses in the world.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting industry, Cover Story, Entertainment industry, Eisner, Michael D., Walt Disney Co., DIS, CCB, Capital Cities/ABC Inc.

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