Maria, the owner, was probably the last person to see Chris Hani alive. A million-seller, the record was No 1 in the United States for three weeks. He began his ascent to great wealth with the purchase of a California orange-juice company from the bankruptcy court in 1931. Perhaps competition between ornamented males to seduce choosy females results in success for the males with the most disease-resistant genes, a commodity the females eagerly seek. The consensus was that Euro Disney would have to extend to a one-for-one cash call.The rights-issue fears appear to be prompting small investors, who bought shares after the slide that followed the company's annual results two weeks ago, to sell out.Euro Disney's shares, which were originally floated four years ago at 707p, have tumbled from pounds 11.73 since March, and have halved in value since the end of last month.Dealings in Paris yesterday were halted three times as the price tumbled from an overnight 33.4 francs to 27.2 francs. After a run-up in metal prices, the shares should now be held for the longer term..

The Pepsi Max Big One, the fastest and highest roller coaster in the world, towering over the streets of Blackpool. During 1990 and 1991, when he was rewriting batting records for Warwickshire and then Worcestershire, the idea that a man who appeared to have located a bottomless well of runs wanted to work on his bowling might have seemed faintly ridiculous. But as a young cricketer in Australia in a highly competitive environment, Moody always embraced the logic that the more things you can do, the more chance you have of succeeding. I have sold to a member of the Royal family and to the son of a cabinet minister, yet I have never heard of them being nicked Almost all of my friends have been nicked, several times. Keneally provides such a cargo with his insights into Australian society.My reservations are rooted elsewhere. He said: 'Here in Britain we are sometimes over- punctilious in enforcing directives when lighter controls are tolerated elsewhere.'The cases the review will cover include charity shops who have been warned that they risk breaking EC rules by selling second- hand toys, and small village grocers who have also had warnings about selling food because of European hygiene regulations.Downing Street officials cited those as examples of European regulations on which British officials have been 'over-doing it'.However, Mr Major's office stressed that Britain would continue to uphold European laws.By announcing the review, the Government is bowing to pressure from business leaders who have complained that they are being left at an unfair disadvantage with competitors in other parts of Europe where the regulations are not interpreted as tightly as in Britain.But the Government could face criticism if it seeks to relax its implementation of EC directives, such as those on beaches and the quality of sea water, where the European Commission is seen as the driving force behind a cleaner environment.The Prime Minister ruled out any suggestion that he was prepared to relax the Citizen's Charter standards for British Rail. They now have a refugee 'committee', three official spokesmen, even a Lebanese sympathiser who photocopies press statements. However, new technology has led manufacturers to segment their markets into low- volume niches, such as sports cars and off-road vehicles, where specialist engineers like Mayflower are becoming vital.These companies are increasingly involved in long-term 'partnering' relationships to supply customers with sub-assemblies and large sections of vehicles.The company is a prominent maker of 'driver cabs'and bodies for several US and UK truck and van makers, including Mack and Leyland DAF.

The advice reflects a deepening mood of resignation among the allies that, as Serb forces tighten their hold on Sarejevo, the military position of the Muslims has become hopeless, and that surrender may be forced upon them in a matter of weeks. But in Hakui, Mr Takano is treated as something of a visionary, and his enthusiasm for UFOs is widely shared by the townspeople. A 23.6 point gain by the FT- SE 100 index was transformed into a 12.4 deficit but second thoughts about those US figures, with New York shares pointing the way, left the index 17 higher at 2,997.8 at the close.So the market's last three-week trading account before the switch to rolling settlement managed to end on a moderately high note. Does that constitute a personality? Does that constitute entertainment?Andre Agassi, who possesses the natural flamboyant talent to don Nastase's multi- coloured mantle, presented a dilemma for tennis, Bates argued 'Agassi is a great entertainer, everyone says But he's (ranked) about 25 in the world. An air exclusion zone is to be declared in southern Iraq by the Allies. It has switched its recommendation from buy to trading sell.Dalgety ended unchanged at 368p. The company which has clothed thousands of brides since the Thirties was yesterday joined to Baird Textiles in a deal that could save 1,200 jobs.Baird Textiles is a subsidiary of William Baird, the clothing and engineering group.On paper, the marriage - for an undisclosed sum - is likely to be a happy one: Baird's portfolio of fashion brands includes Brides International and Hilary Morgan, both in the bridalwear market.However, demographic trends are not promising for bridalwear.