Casino/hotel tycoon Steve Wynn helped get a tax break passed in Nevada last year that looks like it will allow him to get a tax break for the $5.5 million he charges the Bellagio Hotel to “rent” part of his art collection. – Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tag: 04.26.00
UNLIMITED MOVIES
So the Napster is killing sales of recorded music. Can the “Flickster” be far behind? Who wants to buy a movie you’re only going to see once, or hassle with all those late video rental charges. As soon as someone solves the compression problem (like maybe next month) Hollywood’s going to find itself in the same position as the music industry. Copyright laws or no copyright laws. – Toronto Star 04/26/00
BOX-TOP MUSIC
A new set-top box promises to deliver music on demand right in the home anytime you want it. – Wired 04/26/00
ELECTRIC RODENT
A rat knocked Sri Lanka’s state-run television network off the air Monday after causing a short circuit. Network operations were moved to a mobile truck to get the station back on the air. A government inquiry has been ordered. – The Age (AP) 04/26/00