Student sues Pepsi over seven million point jet prize
A 21-year-old business student in Florida sues PepsiCo for breach of contract and deceptive advertising after the Harrier jet prize in a TV promotion proved a spoof. Pepsi calls the ad humorous and says it can use humor in advertising. Leonard claimed seven million points should fetch the $70 million jet.
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Pepsi
Seattle
PepsiCo Inc
John Leonard
Miami
Dade County
Fla
Mars life claim sparks scientific controversy
A NASA led study with McGill University and others reports organic compounds in a Mars rock possibly from ancient life forms. Journal officials released copies early amid sharp skepticism from experts who say the evidence is far from conclusive and should not be publicized yet.
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Washington
Earth
John F. Kerridge
University of California, San Diego
Ottawa braces for high tech price war in telecom plan
Canada approves a blueprint to merge telecom rules allowing cable TV and telephone firms to compete. The policy aims to boost consumer choice and lower prices while requiring Canadian controlled subsidiaries and content decisions by a separate board. BC Tel and Quebec Telephone may enter the cable market but only as distributors, with Canadian boards and no direct channel ownership.
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Ottawa Co
John Manley
BC Tel
Quebec Telephone
U.S
GTE Corp
Calgary fans brace for Brooks concert ticket stunts
Lori Zacher wrestled in a pool of Jello in front of Calgary's Country 105 FM to win Garth Brooks tickets. The 23 year old and friend Leah Kabatoff took part while Brooks prepares for three sold out Saddledome shows and ticket sales via TicketMaster outlets. Police monitor scalping as fans chase seats.
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Garth Brooks
Calgary
Country 105 FM
Lori Zacher
Centre St. N
Zacher
Leah Kabatoff
Calgary Saddledome
TicketMaster
Brooks
Irvine Eyes Its Future as Hamlet or Town
Irvine residents debate status as 326 locals weigh eight member committee study and November plebiscite. Options include remaining a town, dissolving, amalgamating with Cypress MD, or sharing services. Citizens express concerns over taxes and administration costs amid a fact driven process.
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Irvine
the Hat
Cypress
Cheryl Edwards
Alberta Municipal Affairs Department
Robin Metz
Metz
Roy Neubauer
Neubauer
Edwards
Chretien defends deficit plan amid job worries
Prime Minister Jean Chretien urged staying the course on deficit cutting and investment-friendly policy despite jittery Liberal MPs and a poll showing public desire for faster job creation. Finance Minister Paul Martin and Human Resources Minister Doug Young backed the line, arguing growth and austerity are linked.
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Pum
Jean Chretien
Chretien
Paul Martin
Doug Young
National Liberal Caucus
Angus Reid
Young
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