Passionate petitioners Vincent Wu and Kirby Miles are on a mission to replace the late Queen Elizabeth II with Australian conservationist and “crocodile hunter” Steve Irwin on the 5 note.
Wu and Miles, like many other Australians, would much prefer Irwin to Queen Elizabeth’s more obvious replacement, King Charles III. Together, the petitioners have collected 42 signatures for their cause so far on the Australian Parliament House website.
Assistant Treasury Minister Andrew Leigh‘s recent statement on the matter gave petitioners hope.
Although he already confirmed that the king will feature on Australian coins “as a matter of tradition,” it sounds like the 5 note might actually be a different story.
“The decision to include the Queen’s face on the 5 note was about her personally rather than about her status as the monarch so that transition [to Charles on the note] isn’t automatic,” he explained.
Irwin, the beloved Aussie wildlife expert himself, tragically passed away...
Wu and Miles, like many other Australians, would much prefer Irwin to Queen Elizabeth’s more obvious replacement, King Charles III. Together, the petitioners have collected 42 signatures for their cause so far on the Australian Parliament House website.
Assistant Treasury Minister Andrew Leigh‘s recent statement on the matter gave petitioners hope.
Although he already confirmed that the king will feature on Australian coins “as a matter of tradition,” it sounds like the 5 note might actually be a different story.
“The decision to include the Queen’s face on the 5 note was about her personally rather than about her status as the monarch so that transition [to Charles on the note] isn’t automatic,” he explained.
Irwin, the beloved Aussie wildlife expert himself, tragically passed away...
- 10/3/2022
- by Ilana Frost
- Uinterview
Families with a rich old relative nearing the end have a reason to hasten it. Lloyd Grove talks to tax lawyers about the estate tax loophole presenting a powerful moral dilemma.
There are only nine more shopping days till Christmas, and-if you're heir to a rich old coot who's been doing poorly of late-only 15 more days to receive the most fabulous gift of all.
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Namely, the next of kin to the superrich have slightly more than two weeks to reap the rewards of what Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman dubbed "The Throw Momma From the Train Act of 2001."
This quirky provision of the tax code, signed into law by George W. Bush along with vast income tax cuts that have proved ruinous to the federal budget, designates 2010 as the calendar year during which a very prosperous person can expire...
There are only nine more shopping days till Christmas, and-if you're heir to a rich old coot who's been doing poorly of late-only 15 more days to receive the most fabulous gift of all.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Strange Bush Fetus Secret
Namely, the next of kin to the superrich have slightly more than two weeks to reap the rewards of what Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman dubbed "The Throw Momma From the Train Act of 2001."
This quirky provision of the tax code, signed into law by George W. Bush along with vast income tax cuts that have proved ruinous to the federal budget, designates 2010 as the calendar year during which a very prosperous person can expire...
- 12/16/2010
- by Lloyd Grove
- The Daily Beast
Betty White is still a force to be reckoned with at 88. After doing an "SNL" hosting gig, a new hit sitcom, and a sexy pin-up calendar, the "Golden Girl" is now releasing her very own fashion line.
The line, in partnership with clothing company Jerry Leigh, consists of t-shirts and hoodies bearing her image. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to her favorite charity, the Morris Animal Foundation.
Jerry Leigh president Andrew Leigh tells Stylist, "With Betty White's star continuing to be on the rise, she was a natural fit for Jerry Leigh Apparel, as we pride ourselves on offering the most cutting edge developments in the apparel industry."
"With Betty dedicated to her philanthropic efforts with the Morris Animal Foundation, we knew this venture would be a good fit and it would appeal to the general public and Betty White's extensive fan base."...
The line, in partnership with clothing company Jerry Leigh, consists of t-shirts and hoodies bearing her image. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to her favorite charity, the Morris Animal Foundation.
Jerry Leigh president Andrew Leigh tells Stylist, "With Betty White's star continuing to be on the rise, she was a natural fit for Jerry Leigh Apparel, as we pride ourselves on offering the most cutting edge developments in the apparel industry."
"With Betty dedicated to her philanthropic efforts with the Morris Animal Foundation, we knew this venture would be a good fit and it would appeal to the general public and Betty White's extensive fan base."...
- 7/22/2010
- icelebz.com
Continuing to push forth more business ideas as her stardom reaches an all-time high, Betty White will be trying her hand in the fashion world.
The 88-year-old "Golden Girls" gal has reportedly teamed up with Jerry Leigh Apparel to offer up brand new T-shirts and hoodies donning her likeness.
Talking to AOL StyleList, Andrew Leigh says, "With Betty White's star continuing to be on the rise, she was a natural fit for Jerry Leigh Apparel, as we pride ourselves on offering the most cutting edge developments in the apparel industry."
With a proceed of shirt sales going straight to White's favorite cause, the Morris Animal Foundation, Leigh tells, "With Betty dedicated to her philanthropic efforts with the Morris Animal Foundation, we knew this venture would be a good fit and it would appeal to the general public and Betty White's extensive fan base."...
The 88-year-old "Golden Girls" gal has reportedly teamed up with Jerry Leigh Apparel to offer up brand new T-shirts and hoodies donning her likeness.
Talking to AOL StyleList, Andrew Leigh says, "With Betty White's star continuing to be on the rise, she was a natural fit for Jerry Leigh Apparel, as we pride ourselves on offering the most cutting edge developments in the apparel industry."
With a proceed of shirt sales going straight to White's favorite cause, the Morris Animal Foundation, Leigh tells, "With Betty dedicated to her philanthropic efforts with the Morris Animal Foundation, we knew this venture would be a good fit and it would appeal to the general public and Betty White's extensive fan base."...
- 7/21/2010
- GossipCenter
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