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Ethics

Dilemma - Samar as well as her brother are still alive and are now orphaned. This extremely personal moment has been broadcasted to the public for everyone to see. She is forced to now see how the moment looked and was captured. Versus showing the public how devastating and cruel this war has become. It affects children and families immensely. Showing the public how far people are taking protection may or may not help the cause.

Alternative- show the battered car, or the check point

Decision- I personally could not show this picture of such a young girl. She already lost her parents and her brother is now impaired. Use a different picture or specifically use only words

who vs. whom

1. (Who/Whom) did you go to the game with?

2. She’s the student (who/whom) writes the best articles.

3. (Who/Whom) did you vote for?

4. (Who/Whom) failed the quiz?

5. We know (who/whom) pulled that prank.

6. We want to know on (who/whom) the prank was pulled.

Prenups

Weight gain, sobriety, infidelity, year-end bonuses, and beauty budgets are among some of the agreements couples sign off on before saying “I do”.

The belief that what is mine is yours and what is yours is mine, is no longer understood with the union of marriage and love. It is now met with a contractual agreement called a prenuptial agreement. 

Prenuptial agreements were made most famous in recent times by high-profile couples, like Mr. and Mrs. Trump and family names like the Rockefellers, and have continued to grow. However, unbeknownst to most of society they have been around for centuries. Prenuptial agreements date as far back as 2000 years ago with the Hebrew marriage contract the Ketubah, according to Brian Bix, author of “The Enforcement of Premarital Agreements: and How We Think about Marriage”.

U.S Census Bureau conducted a study in 2009 that found the average divorce rate was 9.2 per 1000 people (this number is estimated to rise during the next census count). Marriage researcher Erika L. Haupt, found a recent statistic based upon the 2009 census divorce rate that approximately 15 percent of couples from 2009- 2013 will  enter into prenuptial agreements.

Prenuptial agreements were originally intended for the use of protection of a spouse in case of death, and are now intended to protect assets in case of divorce. Some characteristics of those who choose to partake in a prenuptial agreement include if a spouse will be receiving inheritance, the state in which you live in, whether or not you own a business, if you have children from a previous marriage, and the wealth distribution between each spouse.

Recent divorcee Marlene Coto entered into a prenuptial agreement to protect things she valued including her home and properties. “When I signed my prenuptial agreement I was really only focused on not losing my family vacation home that I grew up in” Coto said.

According to Bix, prenuptial agreements are most specifically set to ensure that children from a prior marriage retain a certain family wealth. They also assure the economically weaker spouse that he or she will have economic protection after divorce as well as assure that certain family heirlooms or family wealth stay within a family upon divorce as stated in “The Enforcement of Premarital Agreements: and How We Think about Marriage”. The one major thing that prenuptial agreements are not allowed to have included is deals related to children. Visitation rights as well as custody and access are never to be included in prenuptial agreements according to Bix.

Professor of women and family sociology, Lindsey Trimble, believes that divorce rates and prenuptial agreements are showing signs of correlation. “By having a prenuptial agreement made before marriage you are acknowledging that the marriage may not work and thus are more likely to feel comfortable divorcing,” said Trimble.

Others see prenuptials as a way for couples to communicate about so called “tough issues”.

Psychologist and marriage counselor, Laurie Nelson, views prenuptials as a way for couples to begin open communication about issues which can be sensitive subjects, ultimately making their relationship stronger.

Prenuptial agreements are officially recognized in all 50 states. However according to Bix they require five elements to be valid; agreements must be in writing, agreements must be executed voluntarily, there must be fair disclosure at the time of execution, agreements cannot be unconscionable, and lastly agreements must be executed by both parties in front of a notary public.

Leg Part 2

First, let’s look up SB 5749

a. Let's look at the Original Senate Report.

1. What does GET do? 

Guaranteed Education Tuition, give children education tuition

2. Since 1998, how many GET accounts have been opened by families?

119,000 accounts

3. According to the bill, name one way the program will change.

The definition of what tuition and fees will change. 

4. Did the bill become a law?

no

5. What is the name of the Senate staffer who prepared the report?

Senator Brown

Now find HB 1325

1. Sponsor:

Representatives Hunt, Dammeier, Darneille, Liias, Carlyle, Roberts, Jinkins, Orwall, Kenney, Hasegawa, McCoy, Fitzgibbon, Tharinger

2. Bill digest:

Requires the Washington state school directors'
association to work with school districts to develop and
implement a comprehensive statewide reorganization initiative
to streamline and provide efficiencies in the administration
and operation of school districts and educational service
districts.
Establishes the commission on statewide school district
reorganization to develop and recommend a comprehensive plan
for the reorganization of school districts and to consider and
determine appeals of or alternatives to the reorganization
plan if the plan is adopted by the legislature.
Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee
to conduct an independent review of the comprehensive plan.
Authorizes school districts whose organization is changed
by a reorganization plan adopted by the legislature to appeal
the reorganization.
Provides contingent expiration dates and a contingent
effective date.

3. Go to tvw.org

a. Search for HB 1325

b. When was the most recent hearing on the bill?

Feb. 10, 2011 

c. What committee heard the testimony?

Higher Education Committee

Go to TVW’s main page and search for 'Washington State University.'

1. We get too many results. Click on advanced search.

2. Enter "washington + state + university." How many results did you get?

122 results

    3. Which bills became law? A slew of 'em.
      a. Go back to the Legislature's home page and click on 'Governor's Bill Action Page.'

b. What was the most recent bill signed into a law?

c. Read through the list and find two more bills that might be interesting.

ambulance chasing

To me people seem naturally skeptical and are constantly looking for reassurance. With this ambulance chase people are able to see 1. he truly is dead 2. he died a violent death and 3. the cheering crowds surrounding this ambulance show a us a deeper insight into the fight that has been ongoing and the victory that has become.

Comma

1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.

2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home," she said.

3. Reed a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.

4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but its officers were unable to attend the event.

5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on Feb. 15th.

6. He saw Karen and they had coffee.

7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma, Wash., which ships them to Moscow, Id.

8. It was raining we stayed home.

9. Later he phoned again.

10. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.

11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.