November 13, 2018

British motorists showered with cash on motorway

Friday, June 17, 2005 Drivers on Britain’s M3 motorway were stunned to be confronted with a shower of cash on Tuesday evening. Eleven thousand pounds‘ worth of £20 notes were blown from the rucksack of a passenger on a motorcycle at 7:30pm, while the motorway was busy with traffic. Just £500 was recovered; the rest […]

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November 10, 2018

Airline checks Dell and Apple computers for hazard

Thursday, January 18, 2007  Correction — May 3, 2007 The author of this article has not provided sufficient references for all claims made in this story. As such, it might not be 100% accurate.  Qantas, Australia’s primary airline, has begun checking the batteries of Dell and Apple computers and in some cases removing them for the […]

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November 10, 2018

Romanian government to strengthen laws against tax evasion

Monday, April 11, 2005 The Romanian government has drafted legislation pertaining to tax evasion that makes it a criminal offence on the same level as crimes against individuals. Developed with the aid of Romania’s business community, the new law is expected to reduce corruption and tax evasion. According to the new law, the maximum jail […]

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November 8, 2018

Preliminary hearing for lawsuit against Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal rescheduled

Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “120 year-old documents threaten development on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, […]

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