Author: Ethan Johnson
Most of the trappers and mountain men who came to the West in the early 1800s did so to catch fur-bearing animals, primarily beavers, and sell the skins for big bucks. Beaver fur was used to make “beaver hats” that were considered “trendy” in Europe and later in America. Once upon a time, beaver felt hats were considered an essential part of a simple man's wardrobe. This fashion accessory contributed more to the development of the American West than any other element. The life of a trapper may be tough and full of danger, but it also offered a free…
On 1 June each year, Australian student loans are indexed for inflation. In 2023, inflation will rise and the indexation rate will rise to 7.1%, the highest since 1990. Without policy changes this year, student loan balances would increase by 4.7%. The Federal Government has announced plans to support students, apprentices and trainees following continued pressure from communities to change the way debt indexing is done. How will student debt change? The announcement is part of the 2024 federal budget, which was released on May 14. A budget has two components. First, the price index for student loans is determined…
park Canada's The first building I searched for passive house plus Certification and net zero carbon standards. Nipigon, Ontario, May 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Construction is set to begin on the Lake Superior National Marine Sanctuary Management and Visitor Center. Nipigon, Ontario. Once completed, this landmark building will serve as Parks Canada's primary operational base and visitor reception area for the Lake Superior National Marine Sanctuary.Concept image for the Lake Superior Management and Visitor Center. Credit: NORR, Architecture and Engineering (CNW Group/Parks Canada (Headquarters))Today, Her Royal Highness Patti Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic…
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen told the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) that the Israeli government has approached the Qatari government about an initiative to fund civilian life in the Gaza Strip, an initiative officially approved by the State of Israel. He said it was a thing. This policy included funding for health, education, and other aspects of civilian life in the Gaza Strip. When asked about the initiative and whether it was implemented to prevent conflict or even an “explosion” from Gaza aimed at Israel, Cohen told MEMRI: “Absolutely.” The idea behind the policy, Cohen said, was…
The May 14 budget changes will reduce the student loans of more than 3 million people and eliminate more than $3 billion in debt. Effective June 1 of last year, the government will limit the application rate of the HELP index to the lower of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wage Price Index (WPI). Currently, indexing is based on CPI. The new indexing arrangements will apply retrospectively to all HELP, VET student loans, Australian Apprenticeship Support and other student support loan accounts that were in operation on 1 June last year. The government's recent university agreement report pointed…
The Biden administration wants the United States to triple the global supply of nuclear power, with American-designed reactors running on fuel enriched in the West. The goal: Usurp Russia’s near monopoly on atomic energy exports, and keep China from gaining control of yet another green energy industry. But there’s one big problem: The U.S. isn’t even building any more reactors at home.After nearly 15 years of billion-dollar cost overruns and delays, the utility giant Southern Company just hooked the second of two new reactors at a power plant in Georgia up to the grid this week — the only two atomic…
The rift between Iran's people and government has widened to the extent that it characterizes the Islamic Republic and is the main driving force behind the myriad challenges it currently faces.The Islamic Republic's leaders have been reluctant to acknowledge division, especially following a resurgence of nationwide protests, but their occasional statements on existing issues indicate a growing awareness of the issue. It suggests.supreme leader ant Khamenei called on Iranian teachers this week to encourage students to live up to his brand of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism. It was certainly a sign that he knew he was not on the same page…
newsworldVietnam police arrest former government chief in anti-corruption crackdown The ministry said in a statement that Dung, 65, was arrested as part of an investigation into a bribery case in Lam Dong province, adding that the arrest took place on April 30. The crackdown, dubbed the “flaming furnace,” has intensified in recent days, with hundreds of senior officials and prominent business executives facing charges or forced to resign. (file photo)Vietnam's police have arrested former government chief Mai Tien Dung on suspicion of abuse of power, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Saturday, as an anti-corruption crackdown expands in the…
Billionaire Bill Ackman wants the government to give $7,000 to 'every baby born in America' – they could get a whopping $1 million each by age 65 sayIt is said that the best time to start investing is yesterday.What if you could harness the power of compound interest before you even know or understand what a retirement account is?Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman once proposed a creative solution to America's retirement crisis. It would give every child born in the United States a $7,000 investment account.Do not miss itIn a 2023 interview with Harry Stebbings on the podcast “The…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Let's join this fight. Become a Member Please Support Once On May 3, Georgian President Salome Zurabichvili stepped up her criticism of the ruling Georgian Dream party in an interview with Deutsche Welle, directly accusing the government of having a “tendency to make concessions to Russia.””It is becoming increasingly clear that the problem is not just 'Russian law'; the problem lies with the Russian government,” Zurabichvili said. Zurabichvili was referring to the controversial foreign agents law, widely known among Georgia's opposition as the “Russian law”, which Georgia Dream is trying to pass in parliament. The…