Strawberries worth the risk a public relations play
Accused of violence and drug issues, Darryl Strawberry is signed by the New York Yankees for 850000 dollars amid debate over his on field value. Critics argue his career stats do not justify the payoff, calling the deal a publicity move that overlooks his off field conduct.
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George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees
Darryl Strawberry
Yankees
Strawberry
Babe
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Steve Howe
Yankee Stadium
Jolin
Joe
Sweet Lou
West Edmonton Mall faces bylaw to end dolphin and bird displays
Alberta activists push a proposed bylaw to shut down daily dolphin shows and bird displays at West Edmonton Mall, arguing for ethical treatment. Supporters say the Edmonton Valley Zoo is exempt, while opponents defend current care and note no change from zoo conditions.
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Westamonton Mall
Edmonton
Valley Zoo
Ghermezian Brothers
Vancouver Aquarium
West Edmonton Mall
West Ed
Popular culture police probe movie without explosions claim
The Popular Culture Police investigate a rumored film with no explosions amid skepticism yet a mandate to examine all charges. The chief warns against public panic and stampedes while defending careful study to reassure readers.
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Popular Culture Police
Explosion obsession grips film studies debate in Ottawa
Charles Gordon reports a heated debate on explosions in movies with experts arguing virtually every film now relies on CGI blasts. Giles Bestboy of The Famous Auteurs' School in Kanata cites previews and technology as driving the trend, while a mysterious source warns of a culture wary of dialogue and silent scenes.
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Giles Bestboy
Auteurs’ School
Kanata
Bestboy
Bruce Willis
Frosty the Snowman
Frosty
Indianapolis
Auckland
N.Z
Alexander the Great
French Alps
Cleopatra
Duke Ellington
Lassie
Norman Bethune
Canada
Church of the Haly Smithereen
Charles Gordon
Ottawa Citizen
Peacekeepers now part of the problem in Bosnia
Ailed by the deteriorating Bosnia mission, UN peacekeepers are described as sitting ducks. The article notes the UN has abandoned on‑the‑ground protection, with peacekeepers unable to leave observation posts or prevent hostilities as NATO and local forces press the conflict.
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Aileen McCabe Southam
Zagreb
Croatia
Bosnia
NATO
Ejup Ganic
Lebanon
Budennovsk
Russia
Hezbollah
U.S
Lijas
Cmdr
Jeff Agnew
Visoko
Barry Ashdon
Sarajevo
Tuzla
International Red Cross
Gary Coward
Alberta debt payoff urged over tax cuts in Klein era
Alberta treasurer Jim Dinning argues surpluses should be used to pay down debt, not cut taxes. He notes debt servicing climbed from 36 million in 1985 86 to 1.6 billion in 1993 94, saying reducing debt is the most direct way to curb spending without raising taxes. The goal is to reverse compounding interest and lower future payments.
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Jim Dinning
Alberta
Tax Reform Commission
Rocky Mountain States
Debt load and budget surpluses steer policy says Lisne
Edmonton Journal columnist Mark Lisne argues that paying down large provincial debt with big yearly surpluses minimizes debt payments, reduces reliance on foreign loans, and preserves public programs while warning quick tax cuts resemble leveraged buyouts that favor privatization.
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Mark Lisne
Edmonton Journal
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Publisher
Gordon Wright
Ron W. Turner
Perry D. Gagley
Alan Poirier
Bill Hartley
Clarence Heringer
Bill
Marc Lisac
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