Woman who stole money and sent flowers to self headed to prison
A bookkeeper who used part of about $120,000 she stole to purchase flowers that she had sent to herself with other people’s names signed on the greeting cards was sentenced today to seven years in prison.
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June 30, 2011
Woman who stole money and sent flowers to self headed to prison
June 29, 2011
Flights cancelled ‘for safety, not money’
Flights cancelled ‘for safety, not money’
JETSTAR says its suspension of flights in response to volcanic ash was made for safety reasons alone, not to save money.
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June 28, 2011
Wednesday Group raises money for Relay for Life
Wednesday Group raises money for Relay for Life
The Mid Nebraska Individual Services Wednesday Group collected money today to add to its donation to Relay for Life.
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June 27, 2011
Misleading money-saving claims help no one | Ben Goldacre
Misleading money-saving claims help no one | Ben Goldacre
Claiming you can get councils cheaper mobile phone deals does not equate to 20% off a £50bn spend Every now and then, the government will push a report that’s so assinine, and so thin, you have to check it’s not a spoof. The Daily Mail was clear in its coverage: “Council incompetence ‘costs every household £452 a year’ “; “Up to £10bn a year is wasted by clueless councils.” And the Express …
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June 26, 2011
Big money, high risks in Asia casino growth
Big money, high risks in Asia casino growth
HONG KONG (Reuters) – For U.S. billionaire Sheldon Adelson, the future of Asia’s gaming boom looks rosy. After building some of the world’s most profitable casinos in Macau and Singapore, Adelson, like MGM Resorts and Pinnacle Entertainment, is keen to diversify, eyeing markets such as Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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