Snap-on Hair Wears Like a Hat in New York
Dr. Anthony Pignataro says a new snap-on wig snaps into tiny metal pegs implanted in the skull. The device is worn by the doctor and two others, with growth of skin and bone expected over three months before snapping on. He predicts 3,000 wearers by 1997.
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Reuter
Anthony Pignataro
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Doctors lose over four hundred thousand in Alberta art scam
Five Edmonton doctors lost about 160000 and 14 Calgary physicians 250000 in a Quebec based art gallery telemarketing scheme. Interglobe Art Gallery promised resale profits and split gains, then courted ever pricier pieces until most funds were exhausted. One Edmonton doctor described lasting financial and emotional damage and years needed to recover.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Quebec
Calgary
Annette Bidniak
Interglobe Art Gallery
Interglobe
John
New fat gene found in obesity research
Scientists identify a genetic flaw in the beta-3 adrenergic receptor that speeds calorie use regulation. People with the defect tend to have potbellies, earlier diabetes, and obesity may be tackled by new drugs. Blood tests could identify the gene without invasive tests.
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Hatters fear higher national tax under GST replacement plan
Alberta residents and business groups warn that replacing the GST with a national 10 to 11 percent sales tax could erase Medicine Hat's competitive edge. Critics, including Hatters residents and local officials, urge revenue neutrality and a real tax cut, while Liberal backbenchers press for broader relief. The prime minister says the replacement must raise about 15 billion dollars annually.
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Southam News
Jean Chretien
Bob Derraph
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Buick
GMC Ltd
Chretien
Paul Martin
Martin
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Craig Couillard
Ottawa
Ontario
Carolyn Parrish
Parrish
Peacekeepers to be pulled from Croatia
The United Nations plans to withdraw most of its 12 000 peacekeepers from Croatia after the Croatian government recaptured most rebel Serb held territory. UN envoy Yasushi Akashi said the vast majority will leave within months with some observers and police remaining in the Serb held Sector East. Canada plans to withdraw about 1 200 troops but will keep 800 in Bosnia. NATO has no role in Croatia pullout.
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Croatia
Ap-Cp
United Nations
Yasushi Akashi
Yugoslavia
Hrvoje Sarinic
Canada
Rastovic
Ministry of Defence
Ottawa
Akashi
Adalfa
NATO
Bosnia
David Collenette
Man in custody after gasoline fire at WCB offices
The News City reports police detained an unidentified man after a gasoline fire set at the Workers Compensation Board offices at 623 Fourth St. S.E. No injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze. gas fumes linger. Charges pending. investigation ongoing.
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Rod Edwards
Laura Campbell
News City
Workers Compensation Board
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Don Kylle
Lloyd Gendron
Optician
Gendron
Kyllo
Submarine deal delay unlikely to affect Suffield training
Canadian officials say a postponed July 31 agreement with Britain on four Upholder submarines will not jeopardize Suffield training for British troops. Officials stress the deal is separate from training, with secrecy and timelines drawing criticism from opposition figures.
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Suffield
Britain
Stephen Wills
Collenette
Wills
United Kingdom
Canada
Chile
Portugal
Medicine Hat
Monte Solberg
Ontario
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