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Understand the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France: the rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you...
Inheritance Rules
Under French law, if an individual has children, they do not, unlike in for example the UK, have testamentary freedom to leave assets to who they wish in whatever proportions they desire. Strict inheritance rules mean that children have certain rights to their deceased parent's estate.
In France, a person's estate is divided between the réserve légale and the quotité disponible. The former must be inherited by your children and the latter is freely disposable by will.
The value of the former is determined by how many "reserved heirs" (héritiers réservataires) the deceased has. This basically means children, although in the absence of children, the surviving spouse is a reserved heir for 25 percent of the estate.
For someone with one child the reserved portion is 50 percent, 67 percent for two children and 75 percent for three or more children, split equally between them. The remaining percentage is considered the unreserved portion and may be left to whomsoever the owner pleases.
A French will
A will cannot override the law of reserved heirs. On this basis the surviving spouse could end up "sharing" ownership of their home with the children of the deceased. However, it is possible to leave the surviving spouse the "usufruit", or life interest of the estate, by including that in a will. This gives the surviving spouse considerable extra protection, but difficulties may remain if the surviving spouse wishes to sell the property.
Whilst significant changes were made to French inheritance law in 2007, the basic principle remains that you cannot disinherit your children.
However, a child can agree to forego their inheritance by formally renouncing (in the presence of two notaires) their right to inherit. Their decision cannot be revoked after the death of a parent.
Also as long as children agree, a parent may leave assets directly to grandchildren.
A family agreement (Pacte de Famille) allows a person to get family members to agree to the organisation of their inheritance during their lifetime. All interested parties sign a Pacte de Famille with a notaire which binds them to agreements made during the life of the deceased.
Marriage Regimes (Régimes Matrimoniaux)
There are various ways of being married in France and these are called marriage regimes.
These control how assets are dealt with between spouses and can be an effective tool in financial planning to deal with succession rules. You can change your marriage regime every two years, by signing a new "marriage contract" with your Notaire. However, whilst this can provide extra flexibility, this rarely provides an adequate solution for those with children from a former marriage.
French inheritance rules are likely to mean that, without action, your inheritance wishes will not be met. It is relatively easy to avoid these rules in the case of a simple family situation and various solutions exist.
There are also ways of investing capital which can help to reduce the effect of the French inheritance rules even in the most complicated of situations.
Recently adopted EU legislation should make it easier to bypass the rules outlined above.
The basic principle is that an EU national living in another member state will be able to choose which of the two countries' legislation determines the distribution of their estate, by stating this clearly in a will. For example, for British nationals resident in France they will be able to stipulate that they wish to use English or Scottish Law rather than French Law, thereby circumventing France's strict rules regarding "reserved heirship".
However, it is our understanding that, in order for the French Government to ratify this new regulation, the constitution would have to be changed, since the automatic right of children to inherit is an element of "public order". Also, it is expected that France will seek to apply the regulation as restrictively as possible.
In any case, the regulation will not come into force until August 2015.
The regulation applies only to rules on who can inherit, but does not cover taxation. This means that should you decide to leave assets to, for example, step-children, French inheritance tax would still be levied at 60 percent. Therefore, whilst this is good news on the face of it, it is not necessarily a panacea and appropriate advice and planning will still be vital.
Also, the regulations will not be directly applicable in the UK, as a result of its right to opt out.
Blevins Franks, the leading international tax and wealth management advisers to UK nationals living in Europe, with decades of experience advising British expatriates moving to and living in France. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.
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Officers who saved lives during baseball shooting get one of highest law enforcement honors
David Bailey, Crystal Griner honored with the Congressional Badge of Bravery
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., right, presents the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Award to Capitol Police Special Agent Crystal Griner on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
Just over two years since a gunman opened fire on an Alexandria, Virginia, baseball diamond and turned a Republican lawmaker practice into a national tragedy, the Capitol Police officers who saved lives were honored Tuesday with the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery.
Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner of the Capitol Police — both of whom are Maryland residents — were presented with one of the highest honors in law enforcement in the Capitol by the Maryland congressional delegation for their heroic roles in preventing what could have been a massacre. The award honors exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by federal, state and local law enforcement for those who have been at risk of injury or injured. It is awarded annually by the U.S. Attorney General and is presented by the recipients' congressional delegation.
Posted at Jun 27, 2019 3:32 PM
Niels Lesniewski
Durbin and Duckworth want Major League Baseball to extend foul ball netting at all parks
Following announcements from Nationals and White Sox, Illinois senators press Manfred
Nationals Park, the venue for Wednesday night's Congressional Baseball Game, will be getting extended netting over the All-Star break. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
Democratic Sens. Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth want Major League Baseball to expand netting to protect fans from foul balls across the entirety of the major leagues.
The Illinois senators have written to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred seeking an extension of netting at all ballparks. The letter, dated Thursday, follows announcements of extended netting by the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals.
Posted at Jun 27, 2019 11:22 AM
Caroline Brehman
Our 10 best photos from the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game
Roll Call photographer Caroline Brehman covered it from start to finish
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise walks out to the field before the start of the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday night. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
The Democrats' 14-7 win at the Congressional Baseball Game on Wednesday night was the their eighth in nine years, behind another complete game effort from MVP pitcher Rep. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana — and solid hitting from the lineup.
Here are the photos that defined the evening at Nationals Park:
Posted at Jun 27, 2019 5:00 AM
Nathan Ouellette
These members can play baseball, but do you want them on your trivia team?
Virginia Rep. Denver Riggleman rolls over on his head as he field a ground ball during the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
As the lights came up at the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, members of the Democratic and Republican teams took the field. Despite both teams' months of practice, didn't any of them think they'd need to brush up on their trivia?
Posted at Jun 26, 2019 11:25 PM
Clyde McGrady
Democratic domination continues in Congressional Baseball Game
Lawmakers take a break from border funding, debate buzz to compete on the field
Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado collides with Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois at home plate during the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday. Perlmutter scored on the play. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
Ask any dad and he will tell you: Defense wins championships. But when Republicans ask themselves what went wrong Wednesday night, they might point to a sloppy defensive effort that resulted in four errors and their third straight loss to the Democrats.
The 14-7 win at the Congressional Baseball Game was the Democrats' eighth in nine years, behind another complete game effort from MVP Cedric Richmond and solid hitting from the lineup.
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Diamonds are Reps. Linda Sánchez and Nanette Barragán's best friend
Female lawmakers take the baseball field following Title IX anniversary
Rep. Linda Sánchez, here in 2015, is one of two women who will play in the Congressional Baseball Game this year. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)
Even though Reps. Linda Sánchez and Nanette Barragán will be the lone female lawmakers at Nationals Park, surrounded by more than 70 male colleagues and coaches, the only thing that might give it away is their ponytails. Sporting cleats, batting helmets and their favorite jerseys, they're just some of the guys.
"They treat us like equals. They make us work just as hard," Barragán told me of her male teammates after one of their last practices before Wednesday night's Congressional Baseball Game.
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Meet some of the former pros who've played in the Congressional Baseball Game
Bunning, Largent, Ryun and Shuler all had varying degrees of success on the diamond
Oklahoma Rep. Steve Largent is greeted by his Republican teammates before the 2000 Congressional Baseball Game. Largent led the Republicans to victory in five of his seven games. (Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Reps. Colin Allred and Anthony Gonzalez won't be the first former professional athletes to compete in the Congressional Baseball Game. Over the decades, Republicans and Democrats have looked to other ex-pros turned congressmen and their athletic talents in hopes of scoring on the diamond.
The late Sen. Jim Bunning is the only baseball Hall of Famer to come to Washington. Over a 17-season pitching career from 1955 to 1971, the Kentucky Republican won 224 games and had an earned run average of 3.27. Bunning won election to the House in 1986 and made his Congressional Baseball Game debut the following year. He was part of the winning GOP team at least three times as either pitcher or pitching coach. After two terms in the Senate, Bunning opted against re-election in 2010. He died in 2017 at age 85.
For Colin Allred, Major League dreams are close to coming true
NFL veteran returns to his first sporting love at the Congressional Baseball Game
Colin Allred earned first-team all-district honors his sophomore and junior seasons at Hillcrest High School in Dallas. (Courtesy Office of Rep. Colin Allred)
As a kid, Rep. Colin Allred dreamed of playing baseball on a Major League field. The Texas Democrat will get that chance Wednesday night at the Congressional Baseball Game, and he could add significant heft to an already loaded Democratic squad.
It hasn't been a typical path for Allred — college football, the National Football League, law school, a job in the Obama's administration, and getting elected to Congress to represent the Dallas-area 32nd District.
Republicans look to avenge last year's baseball rout
GOP team hopes new blood will reverse recent fortune in the Congressional Baseball Game
Capitol Hill staffer Zack Barth, right — here with his boss, Texas Rep. Roger Williams, at a GOP practice last year — is feeling optimistic about the Republicans' chances in next week's Congressional Baseball Game. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Republicans hope that roster additions and A-list advisers can help their team avenge last year's blowout loss in the Congressional Baseball Game.
"Any outcome is going to be better than last year," says Zack Barth, a staffer for Texas Rep. Roger Williams, who's been involved with team practices. That's when Republicans got routed 21-5 behind a complete-game pitching effort from Louisiana Democratic Rep. Cedric L. Richmond. Former New York Rep. Joseph Crowley called it "more of a football game."
Posted at May 22, 2019 5:40 PM
Katherine Tully-McManus
Exiting Capitol Police chief honored by Pelosi, McCarthy
Matthew Verderosa retiring after three decades on the force
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa is retiring after more than three decades on the force. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
After more than three decades on the force, Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa received recognition and a fond farewell from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on the House floor Wednesday.
"Police Chief Verderosa has proven himself as leader of the highest patriotism and professionalism who has proudly carried forth the Capitol Police's nearly two centuries of storied service," Pelosi said on the floor.

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Lady Vols freshman Rennia Davis: Four things to know
Several former Tennessee women's basketball players dropped by a Lady Vols workout this summer.
They were members of UT's first national championship team (1987). For Rennia Davis, it seemed like they had not strayed far from the team or each other.
"It was like family oriented still, even though it's been years since they won a championship," the Tennessee freshman said. "So it basically emphasized the Lady Vol for life thing. It made me want to be here even more."
Rexrode:Lady Vols can be great, but it'll come down to Holly Warlick, chemistry
The experience made her want what they have, too. The 6-foot-2 forward got a taste at Ribault High in Jacksonville, Fla., playing on three state championship teams and amassing 2,304 career points. As a senior, she averaged 26.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Davis said she still talks daily to one of her former teammates.
"For most people," Davis said, "it's about meeting people and lasting relationships that will exist past basketball."
Davis is one of those people. Here's four other things to know about the new Lady Vol.
A sense for Tennessee
Davis said Tennessee initially wasn't among the top five schools she considered attending. Her recruiting visit was due largely to the persuasiveness of former Lady Vols assistant coach Jolette Law.
Once on campus, Davis conceded that she didn't do much talking to her future teammates either.
"I'm kind of like an introvert for the most part if I don't really know you," she said.
More:How Lady Vols basketball plans to solve consistency issues
Davis was watchful, however. During her campus tour, she concluded: "I could really see myself here."
She listened as well. The coaches were hospitable, much like any staff would be for a recruit. Still, they came across differently.
"Coming from them," Davis said, "it seemed like it was really genuine."
In so doing, coach Holly Warlick struck a familiar cord.
"She's very chill," Davis said. "Of course on the court, it may get very intense, but she's a very chill person naturally and so am I."
A junior's achievement
As a student, Davis can pull rank on her freshman teammates. She took full advantage of Ribault's college preparatory program.
Davis took all of her mandatory high school courses during her freshman and sophomore years and then attended a local junior college (Florida State College) for her final two years, earning an Associate of Arts degree.
"My mom initially was the one person to put me in that," Davis said of the program. "But as I matured (I realized) this should be very beneficial to me."
More:Rennia Davis has full-service potential for Lady Vols
Academically, her senior year at Ribault was one of her toughest. The trend has continued at Tennessee.
"It's tough coming in as a junior," she said. "I don't get the two years of padding that other freshmen get. I have to go straight into the hard classes that normal juniors and seniors take. But I'm technically still a freshman."
Cooking up a career
Davis is pursuing a degree in business management with an eye toward owning and managing her own restaurant. She likes seafood but prefers cooking with soul.
"I feel like after I've played here for four years and the fan base becomes accustomed to me and stuff, I would probably open my first soul food restaurant right here," she said.
More:Lady Vols basketball, Holly Warlick start practice seeking answers for season
If Davis is placing an order for herself, she'll have some smothered ribs with yellow rice, macaroni and cheese and cabbage. Anything else?
"Ummm," she thought, "it depends on what kind of mood I'm in. Maybe cornbread, but I'm not really into the breads."
Is she dunking?
For the record, Davis dunked in a game last season. There was just one problem.
"Nobody recorded it," she said. "Nobody thought I was doing it.
There was a steal, a fast break, two dribbles and up she went. And down came the basketball.
More:Tennessee Lady Vols picked fourth in SEC media preseason poll
"It wasn't like a hard dunk, where the rim shook," Davis said. "It was like I just threw it over the rim."
Another dunk occurred during a pep-rally event. Since this one was planned, it was captured on video.
Although Davis doesn't have anything planned for this season, it's best to be alert.
"If I have a fast break and we have a significant lead, I don't see why I wouldn't try it," she said. "Unless my legs were completely dead."


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Willow tree Facts
Willow is deciduous tree which belongs to the family Salicaceae. This plant originates from China, but it can be found throughout the northern hemisphere (Europe, Asia and North America). Willow inhabits temperate areas that provide enough moisture and direct sunlight. It is often found near the lakes and ponds or planted in gardens and parks because of its ornamental morphology. Willow is a symbol of immortality and rebirth in China. In the other parts of the world willow often symbolizes grief. Willow trees are associated with mysticism and superstition. According to the legend, witches crafted brooms using the branches of the willow tree.
Interesting Willow tree Facts:
Rare types of willow can grow to the height of 70 feet. Most willows can reach 35 to 50 feet in height and develop the crown of the same size.
Raindrops that are falling to the ground from the drooping branches of willow resemble tears. That is how weeping willow got its name.
Willow trees have elongated leaves that are green on the upper side and whitish on the bottom side.
Color of the leaves changes seasonally. Leaves turn from green to yellow in the autumn. Willow is deciduous plant, which means that it sheds its leaves each winter.
Willow has extremely strong and well developed root. It is often larger than the stem. Root of willow can clog the drains, sewage and septic systems and destroy sidewalks in urban areas.
Willow is dioecious plant which means that each plant produces either male or female reproductive organs. Flowers are small and organized in catkins.
Flowering takes place at the beginning of the spring. Flowers are rich in nectar which attracts insects and ensures pollination. Fruit of willow is brown capsule.
Besides from the seed, willow can easily reproduce from broken twigs and leaves.
Willow is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. It can grow 10 feet in height each year.
Due to ability to absorb large quantities of water, willow is often planted in flooded areas or areas that need to be drained. Strong, deep and wide root also prevents erosion of the soil.
Willow has wide application in medicine. Compound isolated from the bark, called "salicin" is used in the production of very popular and widely used drug: aspirin. This is just one of numerous beneficial compounds that can be found in the willow.
People chewed bark of the willow tree to treat fever, inflammation and pain in the past.
Willow tree is used in the manufacture of baskets, fishing nets, furniture and toys.
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Who sought to benefit in Congress from breach to PM Modi's security: BJP
A 'sting' done by a news channel purportedly showed some Punjab Police officials saying that they informed their superiors about protesters blocking the route of Modi's carcade but no action was allegedly taken
THE BJP on Wednesday accused the Congress Government in Punjab of deliberately ignoring the security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite being informed of it by State police personnel, and asked who in the Opposition party sought to benefit from the breach. Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani cited a 'sting' done by a news channel which purportedly showed some Punjab Police officials saying that they informed their superiors about protesters blocking the route of Modi's carcade but no action was allegedly taken.
Addressing a press conference, she said, "What is extremely disconcerting is that Punjab Police officials have highlighted how they continuously engaged with the Congress Government and administration in Punjab to bring to light the threat to the security of PM and his route. The question this expose begets who in the Congress-led Government in Punjab continued to deliberately ignore these threats to the PM's security?" Who sought to benefit in the Congress from the breach to Modi's security, she asked. Irani said the then Punjab DGP had given an all-clear message to Modi's security team and wondered as to why he did so.
She also hit out at the Congress over Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's statement that he had also briefed party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra about the development and questioned his doing so as the Congress general secretary is a private citizen. Why is that private citizen an "interested party" in the matter of the Prime Minister's security, Irani asked.


Thanksgiving is a major holiday during which many families get together to spend time together and count their blessings. As you mark the day, indulge in the following fun Thanksgiving activities for kids. Even after the big turkey lunch or dinner, you can continue to enjoy fall with these fun activities.
Falling leaves will pile up all over the yard. Make a game of tidying them where you identify the leaves of different trees, then rake them up and bin them. Create two teams and see who can pick up the more leaves faster. Of course, do the traditional jump into the leaf file.
Go out and enjoy a game the whole family loves or pile everyone into the car to go and support a member of the family who is playing in a game. You can also go to the park and let the young ones run free while the weather still allows it.
Another thing you can do in fall is taking a hike. Pack a picnic, dress warmly and head for the hills, or the woods. Just be sure to plan a day's hike that will allow you to head home before dark falls and before it becomes really chilly.
Most people have travel plans for Christmas, the next big holiday after Thanksgiving. Organize a bonfire with neighbors, family, and friends to get together with everyone before they all go in different directions.
Get your garden ready for planting flowers and herbs for the season. Come spring; you will have a lush and fragrant garden.
Come up with a list of items to go hunting for. Add some common items like yellow leaves and crabapples for the sake of young ones. You can also make it more challenging by adding in items that will take some time to search for. Come up with prizes for the winner or winning team.
Young ones are fascinated by animals. Take them to see wild ones at the zoo and perhaps pet them and at another time, take them to a farm where they can get up close and pet farm animals. Some farms have a variety of fun activities like fun rides, harvesting fruits, milking cows and churning butter.
Things like apple pie are warming comfort foods that are such a treat in fall. Take your harvest of apples or buy some at the farmer's market and get the whole family involved in making a hearty apple pie to enjoy, perhaps with some hot cocoa. Something else that is available in fall is a pumpkin. Get some too and have fun carving them and baking pumpkin pies.
During winter, travel becomes a challenge because of the snow and extreme cold. Get away for a mini-break for a weekend or a few days. To ensure there are fun Thanksgiving activities for kids, choose a place that has amenities for activities that the family likes.
Enjoy capturing the family's fun and special moments. Take videos and photos as you enjoy different Thanksgiving activities for kids. Frame the best photos and save the rest in a digital photo frame. When the holidays come around, you will ready photos to use to make personalized cards.
Lastly, remember the less fortunate and teach the kids a lesson in giving. As part of Thanksgiving activities for kids declutter the house and give away things that are no longer used to the less fortunate.


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The new social platform "The Charter of the Future" has been started
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On September 8, the new social platform "The Charter of the Future" held a presentation at IDF Reforms Lab. More than 100 public persons, activists, economists, and scientists took part in this event.
"The Charter of the Future" calls for the country to be re-invented, that is, to formulate a new state paradigm and build new state and public institutions.
The main idea of the organization is the formation of a platform that will unite disparate social forces, formulate a model of a new Ukraine and achieve its implementation.
It is not necessary to guess what the future will be, it is necessary to create it,
– said Volodymyr Nikitin.
All the reformers are choosing the strategy of" small victories
And, it does a good job in small business projects, but if we talk about such a big project as a state, then this is a completely inapplicable approach. When it comes to re-building, building an entirely new structure, we need a clear goal and a road map," says Kostiantyn Parshyn, so the goal of our platform is precisely the formation of picture of the future. And all those who are ready to work towards this goal, who are ready to help us in the implementation of our plans or can offer their own tools to achieve this goal, we invite such people to cooperation."
The future is possible if it is being built, not when only waiting for it." We have everything – activity, people, intelligence, freedom … .. Everything except the main thing – aspiration to the future,
– said one of the initiators of the Charter, co-founder of the public project "Foundation for Future", Yurii Chudnovskyi.
Mid october 2017, Concordia's methodological session.
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Blood donation is a key program in an organization mandated with the responsibility of providing blood and blood products to health institutions. The Blood Bank of Delmarva is one such organization located in the Peninsula region (Stenmark 2009). There are different attributes and perceptions associated with blood donation. Therefore, identifying such attributes and understanding what motivates blood donors to donate blood will greatly improve the performance of the organization.
Have you donated blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva?
Are you a member of the Blood Bank of Delmarva?
Assurance that blood will be there for me when I need it / when my family needs it.
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The Blood Bank of Delmarva has been very informative about the membership program.
I am confident that the blood I donate is going to good use.
I am not discouraged from donating blood even if I don't always qualify.
I do not have trouble finding time during the day to donate blood.
I feel like I belong to a special group when I donate blood.
When I donate blood, I feel that the staff is focused on me.
Being a member of the Blood Bank of Delmarva makes me feel like I am appreciated.
I feel like I am part of a special community as a member of the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Even if, the $5 ($2 for 65 or older) yearly fee to belong to the Blood Bank of Delmarva was higher, I would not cancel my membership.
My membership with the Blood Bank of Delmarva would become more important if the cost of blood at the hospital goes up.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the Blood Bank of Delmarva?
Feeling that many people are helped with one donation.
Supporting a good cause by donating blood.
Giving back to community by donating blood.
Feeling that my donation is making a difference.
Blood donation is used for a good cause.
Ensuring blood availability for my community.
Ensuring blood availability for my family / friends.
The staff at the donation site is experienced.
What is your household income before taxes?
How many times have you donated blood in the last 2 years?
There were 112 female respondents (56%) and 88 male respondents (44%).
From those interviewed in the survey, the oldest person is 70 years, while the youngest person is 17 years. The average age of those interviewed in the survey is 49 years.
The Caucasian ethnicity constitutes 88.5% of the respondents.
Most respondents have completed at least high school education.
93.3% of the respondents have a household income of more than $20,000 before taxes.
Married respondents constitute 62.5% of all the respondents.
A majority of the respondents' household family (58.7%) consists of 2-3 members. 21.9% of the respondents' household family consists of 4-6 members (Paulos 1988).
A majority of the respondents have lived in the community for more than 10 years.
The currently employed respondents are the majority constituting 70.3% of all those sampled in the survey.
Out of all the respondents that have donated blood previously, 23.1% donate blood more often than every 6 months.
111 respondents, which constitute 55.5% of all the respondents, have donated blood once in the last 2 years.
84% of the respondents have donated blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
C. Descriptive statistics: Membership and usage of Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Most respondents (83%) are members of the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Assurance that blood will be there for them when they need it, or when it is needed by their families, motivates 62.5% of the respondents to donate blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Appreciation for donating blood from the Blood Bank of Delmarva is not the major motivating factor for most respondents who donate blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
The blood cost coverage does not motivate the majority of the blood donors at the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
40.5% of the respondents donate blood at the Blood Bank of Delmarva to support the community support or help somebody in need of it.
D. Descriptive statistics: Attitudes towards blood donation.
Blood donation makes the majority of the respondents feel that they belong to a special group of people.
Most respondents are not much concerned about the needle used during their blood donation.
64.7% of the respondents feel that one blood donation assists many people.
68.5% of the respondents feel that they are supporting a good cause by donating blood.
Most respondents feel that blood donation is a way of giving back to the community.
The majority of the blood donors seem to feel that they are making a difference by donating blood (Khadraoui 2007).
Overall 81% of the respondents are very satisfied with the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
According to most respondents, the staff of Blood Bank of Delmarva has an excellent work experience.
The Blood Bank of Delmarva makes most blood donors feel that one blood donation assists many people.
The Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well, according to 68.5% of the respondents, in making the blood donors feel they are supporting a noble cause.
Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well, as rated by most of the respondents, in making blood donors feel that they pay back to the community when they donate blood.
According to a large majority of respondents, the Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well in making blood donors feel that they make a difference (Green 2008).
The Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well in creating assurance that blood donations go to a good cause.
Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well in ensuring blood availability in the communities of most respondents.
According to most respondents, the Blood Bank of Delmarva performs extremely well in ensuring that blood is available to their families and friends.
Most of the respondents have positive attitudes associated with donating blood. The feeling that blood donation is a good cause was quite significant amongst the respondents. This is because the majority of respondents believe that the donated blood will assist people who need it, including themselves, their families, and other people (Burrill 1992). The Blood Bank of Delmarva should, however, target and encourage more males, unemployed people, and single people to donate blood.
The findings of the market survey done by Optimal Strategix Group show that most respondents are very much satisfied with the Blood Bank of Delmarva performance. The majority of the respondents of the survey have positive attitudes to blood donation. They believe that the donated blood will assist people who need it, including themselves, their families, and other people.
However, the Blood Bank of Delmarva should target and encourage more males, unemployed people, and single people to donate blood. This could be done through civic education, advertisement and through making of blood donation outlets more accessible to anyone who wishes to donate blood.


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Just Harvest and allies are co-sponsoring a free, public event to oppose the Trump administration's proposed change to the federal "public charge" immigration policy. This event aims to support a national drive to submit 100,000 unique comments before the Dec. 10 federal public comment period deadline to oppose the Trump public charge rule. Local affected immigrants will share their stories.
The proposed public charge test will kill the American Dream by essentially creating a litmus test requiring immigrants to be wealthy and lacking in physical disabilities or chronic health problems.
The proposed public charge test will hurt families by making mixed status families fearful that any use of any kind of public assistance will endanger the application status of a family member, leading to family separation.
The proposed public charge test will harm the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians by vastly increasing hunger and poverty among families eligible for or fearful of the public charge test, and by the estimated $1.9 billion annual loss to Pennsylvania's economy if the employed immigrants affected by public charge leave the U.S.
"Economic Impact of Proposed Change to Public Charge Rule: State-Level Analysis" by New American Economy Research Fund, Nov. 16, 2018.
"Proposed Public Charge Rules Will Harm Pennsylvania's Children, Seniors, Working Families, and Economy At-Large" by Community Legal Services Philadelphia, Nov 19, 2018.


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Fatimiyya with Shaykh Jaffer Ladak and Shaykh Hussain Akraf
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AIM demands immediate release of Marzieh Hashemi
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In response to the arrest of American Muslim Journalist Marzieh Hashemi in the United States, the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission said the following: Sister Marzieh Hashemi is a 60 year old black Muslim convert who is a prominent journalist and news anchor. She has been arrested and detained in the United …
Muslims in West Midlands Discuss Concerns Over Sex Education in Schools
January 1, 2019	Community News 7,503
Muslim teachers and parents from across the West Midlands gathered to discuss their concerns on the compulsory introduction of Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) into all schools across England from 1st September 2020. The event which was held in Birmingham on Sunday 30th December, was arranged by Shaykh Mohammad Aslam …
Workshop: Challenges of Relationship & Sex Education in Schools
December 30, 2018	Community News, News from AIM 3,524
The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) is offering this special workshop in Watford to discuss the challenges of relationship & sex education being taught in UK schools. With us with be Dr. Kate Godfrey-Fausset, Shaykh Mohammad Zakaria and Sayyida Seema Jamal Aldeen. This programme is for adults only and children shouldn't …
Who was Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi?
December 27, 2018	Islamic Personalities, News from Scholars 6,131
From Birth in Najaf and to his Relationship with Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr The late Ayatollah Sayyid Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi was born in 1948 in Najaf. His father, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hashemi Shahroudi, was one of the first disciples of Ayatollah Khoei and he was responsible for rewriting of …
Ayatollah Issa Qassem leaves London for Ziyarah in Iraq
December 26, 2018	News from Scholars, What's Happening 2,997
Ayatollah Shaykh Issa Qassem has left London and reached Iraq for the Ziyarah of the holy shrines after almost 50 years of not visiting. He travelled to Najaf International Airport from London with a medical team to monitor his health. Since 2016, the Bahraini authorities had enforced a siege around …
Ayatollah Khamenei issues message of condolence on passing of Ayatollah Shahroudi
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The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution — Imam Khamenei — issued a message, expressing condolences for the passing of the great faqih, the chairman of the Expediency Council, Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi passed away last night, December 24, 2018. The following is the full text of …
Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi Returns to His Lord
December 24, 2018	News from AIM, News from Scholars 4,473
"Verily we are from Allah and to Him do we Return." It is with deep sadness and grief that we offer our condolences to the Imam of our time, Al-Mahdi (atf), to the Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and to the Ummah at large on the demise of Ayatollah Sayyid Mahmoud Hashemi …
What were the top British Muslim stories in 2018?
December 24, 2018	Opinion 3,960
It's been yet another year when British Muslims were targeted by the state and the media, with our religious and political values under constant attack, writes Roshan Muhammed Salih. 2018 was a year when the government appointed one of the community's most disliked figures to the role of extremism tsar, when …
#SaveYemen Winter Appeal
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The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) is asking the community to dig deep into their pockets to donate for those suffering in Yemen. As you know the relentless Saudi bombardment of Yemen is ongoing and has left millions of people in dire poverty and displacement. This human tragedy is unfolding in …
AIM Statement: Islamophobic Attack on Muharram Majlis in London
September 19, 2018	Community News, News from AIM, What's Happening 11,452
AIM stands in solidarity with the mourners of Imam Hussain (as) who were attacked on Tuesday night in a vicious Islamophobic hate attack outside Al-Majlis Al-Hussaini in Cricklewood. Mourners of Imam Hussain (as) were leaving the programme when a red Nissan Juke indiscriminately mowed down at least five people. Three …
Fundraising for Muharram 2018
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As with every year, AIM is holding Muharram Majalis in the English language and we are honoured to that we will have another opportunity to serve the believers in the first 10 days of Muharram. As you can imagine, the cost for Muharram isn't small and we need your help …
Muharram Majalis 2018
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As with every year, AIM is holding Muharram Majalis in the English language and we are honoured to that we will have another opportunity to serve the believers in the first 10 days of Muharram. We are pleased to announce that Shaykh Salim Yusufali will be joining us from Canada …
AIM confirms Shaykh Salim Yusufali to speak for Muharram 2018
August 28, 2018	Community News, News from AIM 3,627
The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) is pleased to confirm that the Muharram speaker for this year will be the respected Shaykh Salim Yusufali from Toronto, Canada. The topic is KARBALA & TAWHID: Breaking the Idol of Self The majlis will run during the first 10 nights of Muharram from 7.30pm …
Here's How You Can Help Free Hassan Mushaima
August 14, 2018	Current Affairs, What's Happening 5,392
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Bahraini activist on hunger strike outside Bahrain Embassy in London
August 7, 2018	Community News, Current Affairs 3,360
Bahraini opposition leader Hassan Mushaima is being denied vital medical care in jail in the Gulf state, says his son Ali Mushaima, on hunger strike outside Bahrain's London embassy. Hassan Mushaima, 70, was arrested in 2011 along with other Shi'ite activists and opposition figures and sentenced to life in prison …
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Chris Murphy on Foreign Policy
Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5)
US support of Israel is in our national security interest
Lee Whitnum, an unemployed software engineer from Greenwich, accused Murphy of "drinking the AIPAC Kool-Aid," referring to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. She said she is the only U.S. Senate candidate who is not pro-Israel and called AIPAC a "cancer in our government."
Murphy defended U.S. support of Israel, saying it is in the country's national security interest. "I stand with the U.S./Israeli relationship and I'm willing to defend my position on it," he said. "It just should be done without name-calling."
During her closing remarks, Whitnum motioned to Murphy and said, "I'm dealing with whore here, who sells his soul to AIPAC, who will say anything for a job." After the debate, Whitnum acknowledged to reporters that she may have crossed the line. But she defended her overall stance. Murphy joked afterwards that he's been called "bad names" over the last five years. Source: Associated Press coverage of 2012 CT Senate debate , Apr 5, 2012
Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power.
Approval of this agreement undermines our efforts to dissuade countries like Iran and North Korea from developing nuclear weapons. By approving this agreement, all we are doing is creating incentives for other countries to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Reference: US-India Nuclear Agreement; Bill HR.7081 ; vote number 2008-H662 on Sep 27, 2008
Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Murphy is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs , also known as the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has jurisdiction over bills and investigations related to the foreign affairs of the United States. It is less powerful than its Senate counterpart, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, because the House committee does not consider the ratification of treaties or the confirmation of presidential appointments, such as are made for ambassador and Secretary of State. Source: U.S. House of Representatives website, www.house.gov 11-HC-IR on Feb 3, 2011
Rated -1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record.
Murphy scores -1 by AAI on Arab-Israeli issues
The Arab American Institute has compiled a Scorecard to catalogue the voting record of the 112th Congress on issues of importance to the Arab American community. For the House, we included 15 items: two bills on the Arab Spring, five bills and one letter on Palestine, two bills on Lebanon, three bills and a letter regarding civil liberties, and two bills on immigration.
H.Res. 88 (+): supporting democratic aspirations in Egypt
H.R. 2643 (+): penalizing the Bahraini government for attacking medical personnel
H.R. 1006 (-): the Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act
H.R. 1501 (-): withholding US contributions until the UN retracts accusations of Israeli war crimes.
H.Res. 268 (-): opposing any unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state
H.R. 2457 (-): prohibiting any US government document from referring to "Palestine"
H.R. 2829 (-): defunding the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The bill's 141 co-sponsors receive a (-).
8. (+). Rep. David Price (D-NC) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) issued a letter titled "Support Palestinian Aid and Israel's Security," in which they call upon Congress to continue aid to the Palestinian Authority.
H.R. 2215 (*) "to ensure that United States taxpayer dollars are not used to fund terrorist entities in Lebanon
H.R. 996 (+): to raise awareness of the use of cluster munitions where civilians are present
H.R. 140 (-): the "Birthright Citizenship Act, to eliminate "anchor babies" by changing the 14th Amendment.
H. Res. 283 (+): to counter violence and discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian communities
H.R. 1805 (-): authorizing an extension of the USA PATRIOT Act until 2013, and amending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
H.R. 1842 (+): the DREAM Act to protect undocumented minors pursuing higher education.
H.R. 1932 (-): the Keep our Communities Safe Act for greater power to detain undocumented immigrants.
Source: AAI website 12-AAI-H on May 2, 2012
Integrate gender into diplomatic and foreign aid processes.
Murphy co-sponsored Women, Peace, and Security Act
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
implementation of the US National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity;
It is US policy to implement NAP;
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) should integrate gender into diplomatic and strategic and planning processes;
federal agencies shall ensure that the tenets of NAP are incorporated into programs for conflict prevention, humanitarian and disaster response, peacekeeping, and democracy promotion;
Federal agencies facilitate partner government efforts to improve women's inclusion in peace and security processes, conflict prevention, peace-building and decision-making institutions in conflict-affected environments.
White House Summary of NAP, December 2011:The goal of this National Action Plan is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity. Deadly conflicts can be more effectively avoided, and peace can be best forged and sustained, when women become equal partners. The National Action Plan is guided by the following five principles:
the engagement and protection of women as agents of peace and stability
building on goals for gender integration, gender equality, and women's empowerment
guided by the principle of inclusion, seeking out the views and participation of a wide variety of stakeholders--women and girls, men and boys, and members of marginalized groups
coordinate among all relevant departments and agencies of the US government, integrated into relevant United States foreign policy initiatives, and enhanced by engagement with international partners
be accountable for the implementation of the policies and initiatives endorsed in this Plan.
Source: H6255/S3477 12-S3477 on Aug 1, 2012
Murphy co-sponsored acknowledging the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s
Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy.
Murphy signed Affirmation of US Record on Armenian Genocide
The House of Representatives finds the following:
The Armenian Genocide was conceived and carried out by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923, resulting in the deportation of nearly 2,000,000 Armenians, of whom 1,500,000 men, women, and children w President Woodrow Wilson concurred and chartered some $116,000,000 from 1915 to 1930 to aid Armenian Genocide survivors, including 132,000 orphans who became foster children of the American people.
[Presidential concurrence has been echoed through Presidents Reagan, Clinton, and Bush].
DECLARATION OF POLICY: Congress calls upon the President:
to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and
in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide to accurately characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide, and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.
Source: H.RES.252 2009-HR252 on Mar 17, 2009
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DE:	Carper(D) vs.Arlett(R) vs.Truono(R) vs.Boyce(R) vs.	Markell?(D)
FL:	Nelson(D) vs.	DeSantis(R) vs.	Jolly(R) vs.	Rick Scott(R) vs.Invictus(R) vs.Janowski(I)
HI:	Hirono(D) vs.Curtis(R) vs.McDermott(R)
IN:	Donnelly(D) vs.	Hurt(R) vs.Messer(R) vs.Rokita(R) vs.Braun(R) vs.Straw(P)
MA:	Warren(D) vs.	Ayyadurai(I) vs.Waters(R) vs.Lindstrom(R) vs.Diehl(R) vs.Wellman(R) vs.Kingston(R)
MD:	Cardin(D) vs.Campbell(R) vs.Vohra(L) vs.Manning(D) vs.Faddis(R)
ME:	King(I) vs.Brakey(R) vs.Ringelstein(D) vs.Lyons(L)
MI:	Stabenow(D) vs.	Bouchard(R) vs.Young(R) vs.James(R)	vs.Squier(G)
MN-2:	Franken(R) vs.Smith(D) vs.Housley(R)
MN-6:	Klobuchar(D) vs.Newberger(R) vs.Overby(G)
MO:	McCaskill(D) vs.Petersen(R) vs.Petersen(R) vs.Monetti(R) vs.Hawley(R)
MS-2:	vs.Hyde-Smith(R) vs.	McDaniel(R) vs.Espy(D) vs.Reeves(R)
MS-6:	Wicker(R) vs.Baria(D) vs.Bohren(D)
MT:	Tester(D) vs.Olszewski(R) vs.Rosendale(R)
ND:	Heitkamp(D) vs.Peyer(D) vs.Cramer(R) vs.Campbell(R)
NE:	Fischer(R) vs.Raybould(D)
NJ:	Menendez(D) vs.	Chiesa(R) vs.Pezzullo(R) vs.Hugin(R)
NM:	Heinrich(D) vs.Rich(R) vs.Johnson(L)
NV:	Heller(R) vs.Tarkanian(R) vs.Rosen(D)
NY:	Gillibrand(D) vs.	Kennedy(D) vs.Webber(R) vs.Farley(R) vs.Noren(D)
OH:	Brown(D) vs.	Mandel(R) vs.Gibbons(R) vs.Renacci(R)
PA:	Casey(D) vs.	Saccone(R) vs.Barletta(R) vs.Christiana(R)
RI:	Whitehouse(D) vs.Nardolillo(R)
TN:	Corker(R) vs.Bredesen(D) vs.Mackler(D) vs.Crim(D) vs.Fincher(R) vs.Blackburn(R)
TX:	Cruz(R) vs.	Bush(R) vs.O`Rourke(D)
UT:	Hatch(R) vs.	McMullin(R) vs.Wilson(D) vs.Romney(R) vs.Bowden(L)
VA:	Kaine(D) vs.	Fiorina(R) vs.Stewart(R) vs.Freitas(R)
VT:	Sanders(I) vs.Milne(D) vs.MacGovern(D) vs.Paige(R)
WA:	Cantwell(D) vs.Hutchison(R) vs.Ferguson(D) vs.Luke(L) vs.Strider(L)
WI:	Baldwin(D) vs.Vukmir(R)
WV:	Manchin(D) vs.	Raese(R) vs.Morrisey(R) vs.Swearengin(D) vs.Jenkins(R) vs.Blankenship(I)
WY:	Barrasso(R) vs.Trauner(D) Abortion
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PLEASE NOTE: This class will be unlike any other math class you have ever taken. Most people who have taken this class find that to be a good thing. I hope you will too! Students often let me know after having taken this class that it's a favorite of theirs - some even say that they finally like math! - and that they're glad they took it. But at the beginning it can feel a bit unsettling because it doesn't look like math you've done before.
I just need to let you know to enter here with an open mind and, as much as possible, without preconceived notions about mathematics. Also, many people take this class having heard from a counselor or friend that it is an easy math class. Well, it might be easier than calculus, depending on your definition of the word easy. I would say most people find the class intriguing and different but not easy. It is a college-level transferable mathematics class after all, so please do not enter with any delusions of ease or you will only be doing yourself a disservice. That said, I think you'll be successful and will also really enjoy the class if you come at it with a bit of curiosity, an open mind, and a readiness to work.
For most students taking this course it is a terminal class - not meaning it will kill you but that it is the last math you ever have to take. Before you leave your mathematics career behind it's important that you know what Math (capital M) really is. It is NOT just crunching numbers and solving for x, far from it! It is fractals and time travel and logic and infinity and beyond!


It is becoming so hard to stand out from the crowd these days simply by possessing a unique style that some studios are not even aiming at this kind of recognition. Rather, they are seeking a reputation based on their ability to handle all kinds of work, utilizing a variety of technologies and skills, to the same consistently high standard.
San Francisco-based video-games developer Shaba Games has come up with one called Spider-Man: Web of Shadows – faithfully based on the movie Spider-Man 3. We interview the lead character artist, Bradley Fulton, about the challenges this posed to his team and what it took to bring every scene from big screen to the world of hand-operated devices.
Means of reproducing music have gone from shellac to vinyl to tape to disc, from the cylinder to the 78rpm record to the LP to the cassette to the CD. But if current trends continue possessing music in any physical form may soon be a thing of the past. Invisible Creature and Marc Bessant – whose work has been largely associated with the sounds it was designed to sell, to share their thoughts on this controversial issue with us.
The capital of France is called many things – the City of Light, the City of Love…. But now, thanks largely to new music and dance movements, such as "The French Touch" and Tecktonik, all that is changing. There is no Parisien movement as such, but local designers are feeling inspired and liberated – and it shows in the innovative work they are producing.


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Prince Harry couldn't be more excited to be a father and want to make sure that his two children, Archie and Lilyalways know how loved and appreciated they really are.
Throughout the first three episodes of the new Netflix documentary series about the royal couple, Harry & MeghanDuke and wife Meghan Markle regularly share anecdotes about their children, as well as some never-before-seen family photos. At one point, Harry specifically mentioned how his children would be the first multiracial members of the royal family and how important it is for them to know that he loves and supports them. he. "My son, my daughter, my children are mixed, and I am really proud of that," he said. "As my kids grow up and they look back on this moment, they turn to me and say what you did in this moment—I want to be able to give them answers. I think it's a human responsibility that if you bring a little person into this world you should do everything you can to make the world a better place for them."
While the couple has been working hard to protect the privacy of their young children ever since moved to Montecito, California and Step down like high-ranking royalty, there are still some intimate family moments scattered throughout the episodes. In one clip, Archie looks at some birds and watches the sunset from their balcony, in another, Harry reads stories to his son and daughter on the couch. Meghan also shared a selfie of herself holding Lilibet in what appears to be a nursery and one of Archie resting her head on her pregnant belly, as well as a photo of Harry kissing their newborn baby.
Earlier this week, at a gala dinner hosted by Robert F Kennedy for Human Rights honor him and his wife for their contributions to the fight against apartheidPrince Harry shares a bit about the couple's family life, joking with the event host Kerry Kennedy, "I'll be honest with you, Kerry, I just thought we were just going on a date for one night, so I find it pretty weird that we're sharing a room with 1500 people!" He added, "We don't go out much these days because our kids are so young and young, so this was completely unexpected."
In a surprise appearance on a video call with the winners of this year's WellChild Awards in October, Duke also updated a bit about his two kids, told one of the boys on the call, "You sound like Archie, my son, with that slightly high-pitched voice. I like it." The boy then asked how Archie and Lilibet were doing, and Harry replied, "Archie is very, very busy. And Lili is learning to use her voice, which is great."
And according to the royal longtime friend, professional polo player Nacho Figueras, Harry was born to be a father. In 2019, shortly after the birth of their first child, Figueras said that the Duke was "a natural thing, he knows what to do." He added, "He's been a great dad. He has always loved children. We've been friends for a very long time and I've seen him spend time with the kids in all the things we do for Sentebale, so I never doubted that. He loves children. He is really happy."
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This picture comes from earlier today when umpire Garth DiFelice defended himself from a charging Kenneth Darby with a textbook right cross jab to the chin. Or at least that's the way it looks to me.
UPDATE: Black Sports Online has come through with video of the assault.
As for the unrelated, non-punch news...
• Falcons at Vikings Not much has changed since we last looked in, except of course for the score. Atlanta still leads over Minnesota, but they've opened things up after Justin Blalock recovered a Matt Ryan fumble in the endzone for another score.
• Jets at Seahawks The Jets suck and they aren't going to the playoffs. Hopefully Favre will retire and they can try something new next year. Seattle leads 10-3 with the ball in the fourth quarter.
• Eagles at Redskins Welcome back to the NFL, Jason Taylor. Washington's biggest off-season acquisition has registered the second and third sacks of his largely invisible season, the second of which included a strip of Donovan McNabb that was promptly scooped up by Pro Bowl-less London Fletcher. The Redskins wasted little time getting the ball into the endzone from there on the legs of Clinton Portis. Hey, London just ruffled Coach's hair, it's all smiles between Ashburn and Landover again! For the next ten minutes at least. Washington leads 10-3 after holding their opponents to field goal following Philly's longest play of the afternoon.
• Bills at Broncos Buffalo had come back with 16 unanswered points, 10 from the foot of Rian Lindell and a touchdown from Marshawn "Beef Moe" Lynch before Jay Cutler struck again. The Denver quarterback just picked up his second rushing touchdown of the game to put them back on top 20-16
• Texans at Raiders Jamarcus Russell has continued to impress the dozens of people watching this meaningless game. He's now thrown for 236 yards and two touchdowns on just 25 attempts. The Texans have added a field goal, but they still trail 27-16.
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Let's Flip the SCRIPT of Achievement in Vallejo!
2019 has begun and CMA staff have exciting plans and expectations for your child's learning. We know that you also have many hopes and dreams for your child's success in school and beyond.
To make sure those hopes and dreams are realized, we ask for your commitment to making sure your child/children attends school everyday during 2019. The evidence is overwhelmingly clear: CHILDREN WITH EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement. This is true for all grades - elementary, middle, and high school students.
A recent review of student attendance by the California Department of Public Instruction shows that regular attendance from Kindergarten on is essential to successful learning.
EVERY DAY COUNTS. Missing school has a significant negative impact on reading and math achievement as children progress through school. Students with good attendance performed better in math and reading. Children with good attendance from Kindergarten to Second Grade were more than twice as likely than their peers who missed school to score proficient on state math and reading tests by the time they reach Eighth Grade. See the image attached below for more information!
Thank you to families who have been consistently bringing your child to school! PLEASE LET THE OFFICE OR ADMINISTRATION KNOW IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS HELP DEALING WITH A CHALLENGE IN ATTENDANCE. We will do our best to help you and your family ensure that your child's school attendance stays on track. As your child's most influential teacher, we are asking for your support in helping your child get to school on time before 8:00am everyday. Your child should be in school and engaged to make sure that they reach their full potential.
Thank you for all you do to support your child's school success and well-being, as well as our school. We look forward to continue working with all of you for the remainder of the school year!
Student Council is excited to host CMA's FIRST EVER movie night!!!!
in the multipurpose room on CMA campus.
Students are encouraged to to come in pajamas and bring blankets to get cozy!
Check the SCRIPT to stay updated on all ChangeMakers Academy news!


I have no internet at home at the moment. Hopefully, when I come home on the 12th, there will be the internet awaiting me. What a lovely thought. I managed to survive a couple of weeks with little to no contact with the internet, the news, or blogs. It was a lovely time.
Yes, I dropped off the face of the earth and got married in Alaska. I was hoping to announce it to the world, but considering my sister-in-law planned the wedding and came close to going crazy in the process, I am fine with her announcing it. Two bloggers actually made it to the ceremony. Min2B managed to crawl out of bed after going to Hawaii to join us, and Chris Halverson also showed up for the service. It was a pleasure to meet both of you in person, and I hope next time there will be time for beer. If you gentlemen have any thoughts on the wedding, you are more than welcome to post them.
I do suggest if you ever get the chance to drive the Alaska Highway, do so. Just remember to have your shocks and struts tested before you head out. The part from Hains Junction to the US/Canadian border has a lot to be desired.


Tim Swartz, DPM, chief and surgeon for Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, is featured in this USA Today article by Christopher Elliott, a consumer advocate and editor at large for National Geographic Traveler.
It's often the most overlooked travel accessory — an afterthought to your itinerary that barely registers on your packing list.
That could be a painful mistake, experts say. The right footwear can make or break your next vacation or business trip, and that's especially true during the frenetic summer travel season, with its torturously long sprints through the train station or airport terminal.
Choosing the right pair — that's not easy. Because the way you dress is so personal, I wouldn't presume to tell you what shoe to wear. I have, however, tested some of the best travel shoes, I've talked to travelers, so I have some insights that you can take directly to the shoe store. Bottom line: It's a question of finding the right balance between comfort, function and style.
If you don't? Well, let me put it this way: I walk about 10 miles a day, and I decided to try some of the shoes I tested on my regular walking path. I discovered that some of the footwear that boldly promises comfort actually does not provide it, and I have the blisters to prove it.
So let's talk comfort. For Susan Stevens, a retired press secretary who lives in Philadelphia, that means a pair of Eccos (us.shop.ecco.com).
"They look nice, and they're good for serious walking," she says.
I own a pair of well-worn Ecco sandals, too, and have never been blistered or chafed in them. Alas, they can be pricey. Mine cost $130. If you have only one pair of shoes to take on vacation, I wouldn't recommend sandals, but when it comes to a good fit, they have other styles that work for the road.
Function is also critical. I wear a Keen Oakridge hiking boot (keenfootwear.com, $125) as an all-round shoe when I'm on assignment, a recommendation that Jonathan Ronzio, a fellow traveler and filmmaker, seconds.
Well, that's a little more adventure than my Keens have seen. Still, my boots hold up nicely to the rigors of travel without being too conspicuous. I've worn them to business meetings, and I'm pretty sure I got away with it.
The real wild card is style, of course. I've never been accused of having any kind of fashion sense, and rightfully so: I'm a journalist.
For fashion advice, I defer to people such as Linda Anderson, a frequent traveler and a retired florist from Tolland, Conn. She loves her GH Bass Propel shoes (ghbass.com, $39.99).
"They're great for travel," she says. Not only are they light, but they offer lots of support, and they look good. She's spent eight hours a day walking around Manhattan with zero blisters and even took them to fashion-conscious Rome, where I've personally witnessed a woman in stilettos navigating cobblestone roads without looking down (how do they do that?).
There's another shoe I tested, Sperry's new 7 Seas (sperry.com, $89.95), and it didn't blister, weighed practically nothing and looked sharp. It's available for both sexes.
Put it all together, and you should feel like moving. "A good pair of shoes not only supports good alignment and posture, but it can translate into a healthy emotional state," says Erica Hornthal, founder of Chicago Dance Therapy, a movement therapy and counseling service in Deerfield, Ill.
This summer, instead of waiting until the last minute to decide which pair of shoes to pack, give it a little thought. You wouldn't want to get off on the wrong foot.
• How does it fit? "The most important quality in a travel shoe is comfort," says Lindsay Cullen, a physical therapist at Chicago-based Athletico Physical Therapy. Don't buy a new pair of shoes for the trip. Instead, run it through the paces at least a week before your trip. "It should be tested doing similar activities to those you will be engaging in while away," she says.
• Think about what you'll be doing. That's the advice of Swartz, the foot surgeon. "Many folks forget about the rigor of walking through airports, so they will throw on the flip-flops for a tropical vacation the morning of their flight, but forget that they will be walking through airports and customs all day," he says. Remember that unless you have TSA PreCheck, you'll probably have to remove your shoes at the airport.
• Look for support. Gregory Grant, a foot and ankle specialist at Pacific Medical Centers in Seattle, says support, cushion and an appropriate function are the key things to look for. He says running shoes often fit the bill but advises taking at least two pair of shoes. "I recommend you change shoes every day," he adds. Why? It gives the shoe time to dry between uses.


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