In 1971, then-president Richard Nixon ended the convertibility of dollars to gold, claiming the move was merely “temporary” in order to stop currency raiders from attacking the dollar. It was a lie, of course, and it was predicated on the fact that the United States government was printing far more currency than it had gold to Read More…
The repercussions can be extremely dangerous. Mining operations around the world generate huge profits and provide us with many of the essential materials that power our society, including lithium for rechargeable batteries. But it also comes with a huge environmental impact, as Earth.org explained. Because of this, it is essential that the industry be carefully monitored Read More…
Marion County School Board members appear content sticking with the current school resource officer program, despite the rising cost. Presently, the annual contract for 62 SROs and one roamer (a floater who covers in case someone is sick or out) costs $4.91 million. Countywide, there are 48 schools with a student population of roughly 46,000. Read More…
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Jeff Strabone is a professor at Connecticut College. Courtesy of Jeff Strabone© Courtesy of Jeff Strabone Jeff Strabone commutes from Brooklyn to Connecticut College by train for his professor job. Strabone prefers public transportation, avoids driving, and uses train time for work tasks. His weekly commute costs about $110, but he values the productivity and low Read More…
A BILLIONAIRE’S MINDSET – Homestead High School Student Becomes First to Leap From Ninth to Twelfth Grade Janiya Baker, a 15-year-old from Homestead, Florida, has made history as the first Miami-Dade student to jump from 9th to 12th grade in a year! Excelling academically with the highest GPA in her class while serving as class Read More…
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