Love or money: Brazil
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Brazil is being treated to a real-life soap opera following the shooting deaths of wealthy influence-peddler Cesar Farias and his lover Suzana Marcolini. One theory has it that Marcolini shot Farias and then committed suicide, but many suspect more powerful people are involved.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Holy love-in: France
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The Roman Catholic youth rally held Aug 23, 1997, turned out to be a success, as 750,000 youths were in attendance. While the massive turnout does not signal a religious renewal, it does rejuvenate the image of the Roman Catholic Church in France.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Terminator 9: you'll love it
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Researchers are developing a mathematical model that evaluates whether viewers will enjoy a movie. The model uses personality-testing methods to measure individual emotional states and the kind of stimulation each viewer desires.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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