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Canada $2455 OAS Deposit Payment Coming in Nov 2024: Check Eligibility, Payment Date

Canada $2455 OAS Deposit Payment Coming in Nov 2024: Check Eligibility, Payment Date

Canada $2455 OAS Deposit Payment Coming in Nov 2024 Canada $2455 OAS Deposit Payment Coming in Nov 2024: Canada’s Old Age Security (OAS) program provides an important income source for eligible seniors aged 65 and older. As November 2024 approaches, interest is high regarding OAS payments, eligibility criteria, and rumours of a $2,455 lump sum. This article explains OAS eligibility, outlines payment structures, and sheds light on scenarios where seniors might see larger sums, like $2,455, deposited into their accounts. We’ll also discuss steps to avoid application errors, direct deposit setup, and additional resources for seniors. Canada $2455 OAS […]

CEO of Grand Theft Auto Publisher Slams AI Hype in Gaming Industry

CEO of Grand Theft Auto Publisher Slams AI Hype in Gaming Industry

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Grand Theft Automation

As the gaming industry is besieged by cruel layoffs and threats to employment like stilted AI-generated voice acting , the CEO of Take-Two Interactive — the publisher of massive titles including Grand Theft Auto — Strauss Zelnick says he’s not quite convinced about AI."In terms of AI, the interactive entertainment business has been into AI forever," Zelnick said in a new interview with CNBC . "Let me just remind you, AI stands for ‘artificial intelligence,’ which is an oxymoron, there is no such thing."Zelnick’s […]

Zelensky’s Thousand Grivnas – Ground for a Social Experiment.

Zelensky's Thousand Grivnas - Ground for a Social Experiment.

Zelensky, thousand grivnas, social experiment The President calls for supporting Ukrainian goods and services

President Zelensky urged Ukrainians to spend money on Ukrainian goods and services. He noted that utility services, electricity, train tickets from Ukrzaliznytsia, and Ukrainian medications are priority expenses that need support. Additionally, the president suggested supporting Ukrainian books and cultural services, as well as making donations for volunteers and the military. Changes in society and impact on values

In the past year, people have shown more interest in the changes occurring in society. This concerns not only stockpiling food due to fears of a new […]

Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Modern Alternative to Traditional Welfare

Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Modern Alternative to Traditional Welfare

Universal Basic Income (UBI): A Modern Alternative to Traditional Welfare

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· Follow 4 min read·6 hours ago Universal Basic Income (UBI) represents a transformative shift in welfare policy, offering a more efficient and equitable solution to poverty and financial instability. By providing every citizen with a fixed, unconditional sum of money on a regular basis, UBI simplifies welfare systems that are often bogged down by complexity, inefficiency, and bureaucratic overhead. Unlike traditional welfare programs that require applicants to meet various eligibility criteria and navigate red tape, UBI offers a straightforward, universal benefit for all. […]

Texas Scorecard Video

Texas Scorecard Video

China is Trying to Weaken Texas By selling us expensive, unreliable “green” energy, China is undermining both Texas’ electric grid and the country’s national security. So long as the money is flowing, many Texas politicians are happy to go along. 1/11/24 Pro-Amnesty Group RETURNS to Texas 1/11/24 Pro-Amnesty Group RETURNS to Texas

January 11, 2024 Harris County Launches Guaranteed Income Program

January 11, 2024 1/10/2024 Grassroots Fight Back Against Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment January 10, 2024 Texas House Race Overview Texas House Race Overview January 10, 2024 MOST RECENT Texas GOP Pushes Phelan to Resign […]

Guaranteed Income Options with Annuity Products

Guaranteed Income Options with Annuity Products

Manager, Insurance and Estates, Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited

Estate and Insurance Planner, Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited

For many clients, annuities may provide a solid foundation for guaranteed retirement income. Annuities can range from the simple life annuity to a more complex variable annuity (commonly referred to as a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit plan, or GMWB). In this article, we will exclusively discuss life annuities.One of the most common questions we are asked is, “How much income would I receive from purchasing a life annuity?” Several factors influence the income received from a life annuity, including the: Demographics […]

What do Dutch people think about social security and a basic income?

Rotterdam from above What do Dutch people think about social security? Sociologist Thijs Lindner analysed this in his dissertation. He showed that people are in favour of a better redistribution of wealth, but there’s little support for a basic income. Lindner also studied how people respond when you tell them that there is a relatively high number of people with a migration background on welfare. In addition, he delved into the phenomenon of "welfare chauvinism".

Everyone learns about the importance of the welfare state and how it came about. But what do Dutch people themselves think about our social security […]

Confusion over Basic Income Grant requirements at Outjo

Confusion over Basic Income Grant requirements at Outjo

Outjo, Acting CEO Immanuel Tjipurua addressing the crowd of unemployed Outjo residents (photo: Dalene Kooper) (Nampa) OUTJO, 13 NOV (NAMPA) – Unemployed residents flocked to the Outjo Municipality on Tuesday, seeking proof of residence letters to apply for the Ministry of Poverty Eradication’s Basic Income Grant initiative.
Municipal officials however denied their requests, citing various issues.
“We are just here to get proof of residence, and they are saying we must pay for plots before they can help us,” a resident said.
The angry crowd gathered to voice the…
Outjo, angry crowd waiting for the acting CEO […]

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UWindsor Launches New Undergraduate Program in Mechatronic Systems Engineering for Fall 2025

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR UWindsor Launches New Undergraduate Program in Mechatronic Systems Engineering for Fall 2025

The University of Windsor is excited to announce a new frontier in engineering education with the launch of its undergraduate program in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE), beginning in Fall 2025.

Now open for applications , this innovative program is crafted for future-forward students who want to lead in the creation of intelligent, automated systems that are transforming industries worldwide. The University of Windsor is launching a new undergraduate program in Mechatronic Systems Engineering, starting in Fall 2025, to equip students with cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics, and intelligent systems preparing them to lead in an increasingly technology-driven world. (Photo […]

Mzansi’s unemployment rate remains high

The number of unemployed people in the country remains high. UNEMPLOYMENT crisis continues in Mzansi despite the unemployment rate decreasing marginally by 1,4 percentage points.

Political parties and unions have pointed out that this is not good news for millions of jobseekers, especially the youth.

StatsSA released the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) report on Tuesday, 12 November revealing that South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased marginally by 1,4 percentage points to 32,1% (in Q3:2024). This means 294 000 jobs.Build One South Africa (Bosa) President Mmusi Maimane said his party has written to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, on the stubbornly high […]