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Australian government announces $52.5 million financial assistance package for Ford

December 7, 2020 0

Friday, May 5, 2006 Australian Prime Minister John Howard and federal industry minister Ian MacDonald today announced that the federal government would be providing Ford Australia with a AU$52.5 million (US$40.4 million) “financial assistance package”. Additional assistance will also be provided by the Victorian state government. According to Mr Howard, the injection will secure Ford’s […]

US Federal Reserve raises interest rate from 5% to 5.25%

December 7, 2020 0

Thursday, June 29, 2006 The United States Federal Reserve has announced an increase of 25 basis points (0.25%) in the federal funds rate bringing it to 5.25 percent. It also announced its approval of a 25 basis point increase in the discount rate to 6.25 percent. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at […]

Scores killed and wounded as violence escalates in Iraq

December 6, 2020 0

Monday, June 20, 2005 Intense violent turmoil in Iraq continued Sunday and Monday when attacks across the country killed more than 80 people. A busy restaurant frequented by police officers was the target of the deadliest attack: a suicide bombing that claimed 23 lives and wounded more than 36 others. “There were a number of […]

Advertising Costs Across The Various Types Of Media

December 5, 2020 Podcast 0

More Detail Here: Podcast Studio By Andrew Long Your business’ advertising costs are largely dependent on the types of advertising media you choose and the scope of your campaign. Price is always one of the most important considerations when developing any sort of media plan but you should always weigh the price against what your […]

NSW Parliament passes alcohol-fuelled violence bill hours after drafting

December 5, 2020 0

Saturday, February 1, 2014 Thursday morning, members of the Parliament of New South Wales, Australia, discussed drafts of two bills relating to liquor intoxication assault crimes starting at 10 o’clock in the morning (AEDT; 2100 UTC), and approved them later during the day: the Lower House approved at midday and the Upper House at 7pm. […]

Toronto to have socialized city-wide wi-fi access

December 4, 2020 0

Thursday, March 9, 2006 Toronto’s public utility, Toronto Hydro Telecom, will make Canada’s largest city into a huge wireless hotspot. “This is both an exciting and very important initiative for the city of Toronto”, said Toronto’s mayor, David Miller. “It puts us on the leading edge of the telecommunications industry nationwide and globally.” Toronto Hydro […]

Plane crashes into office block in Austin, Texas/suicide note

December 2, 2020 0

This is the online suicide letter authored by Andrew Stack, the man believed to be responsible for flying a light aircraft into a building in Austin, Texas. It was originally posted at Stack’s site, http://embeddedart.com/. The hosting company, T35, took the site offline per an FBI request. The note is reproduced here in its entirety. […]

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Appalachian Mountains coal company target of protesters

November 26, 2020 0

Saturday, July 9, 2005 A Friday protest in downtown Richmond drew around 200 protesters to Virginia’s state capital to demonstrate against strip mining practices of Massey Energy Company. Demonstrators marched through town and gathered in front of the company’s office building where nearly 20 laid in the street of the city’s main thoroughfare, and were […]

Lawsuit sends Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal to New York Supreme Court

November 18, 2020 0

Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — 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, October 2, 2006 “Court date […]