A royal power play

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The royal House of Saud announced on Jan 1, 1996, that the ailing King Fahd was transferring power to his half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah. The US and other countries are monitoring the situation closely and are fearful that Abdullah will take a more Arab nationalistic stance than his predecessor.

Saudi Arabia, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Heads of state, Fahd, King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah, King of Saudi Arabia

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Telling fortunes

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The Psychic Alliance is one of a growing number of telephone services that purport to offer psychic counseling to callers. Talk-show style infomercials are the firms' main advertising medium. Quebec astrologist JoJo Savard has become a media figure on the strength of her appearance in infomercials.

Innovations, Services, Marketing, Personalities, Infomercials, Psychics, Pay-per-call services, Pay per call services, Savard, JoJo

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Local heroes: Canadians, shocked into the realization that poverty's address is in their own backyards, are reaching out to make a difference

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Government cutbacks, unemployment and poverty have prompted a spirit of volunteerism that has caught hold in many Canadian communities. Many of the volunteers are young people looking to gain valuable job skills. Others are motivated by a sense of giving back to their communities.

Social aspects, Canada, Donations, Volunteerism, Volunteers

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