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The Brutality of Homeless Unveiled: 2011 NCH Report The National Coalition for the Homeless dedicates this report to the thousands of homeless men, women and children whose lives were changed by violence and hatred. To those who have died, may they rest in peace. To those who continue to live among us, may their wounds begin to heal and their pains lessen. And may we, as a nation, work toward rejecting hatred and eradicating The Brutality of Violence Unveiled.
Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner Neil J. Donovan In order to remain free of the toxins which accompany more than a decade of researching hate crimes against the homeless, the National Coalition for the Homeless works to recognize the fundamental humanity of both the victims and perpetrators of hate crime. We recognize the need to understand and report on the consequences of criminal acts of hate, as well as the motivations which lie beneath. The National Coalition for the Homeless challenges Americans to adopt a similar resolution for the New Year, as a means of ending bias motivated crimes. A hate crime occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her perceived membership in a certain social group. The unique identity of the victim can be secondary, but most often is simply unknown. The path to purging America of hate crimes lies in our collective ability to acknowledge one another as unique individuals. When we know each other, this very knowledge strips us of any ability to generalize a bias upon another. In 2011, the Unites States not only saw an increase in hate motivated lethal deaths, but a rise in those crimes as serial murders. An equally alarming trend was the rate of violent and lethal acts committed by juveniles, some as young as thirteen. This devolution in hate crimes speaks to the nature of the relationship between the victim, the criminal and the crime. Like never before, we are seeing individuals strike out with unbridled malice towards an individual or individuals of their own mind’s making. Healthy reasonable individuals can quickly determine that a person, whose sole identifying characteristic is a lack of a home, does not deserve to be detested. In such cases, only a disturbed mind is capable of applying such an intense passion of dislike, as to act upon his biased feelings towards another. These acts deserve to be condemned and the motivation for such bias must be labeled for what it is, A Hate Crime in both action and in law. The initial work of ending bias motivated crime must start by separating the act of hate from the hater. We face two tasks demanding equal attention, certainty and force. We must define the victims of these crimes as needing the same protections as other social groups currently protected by law. We also must choose to believe that the perpetrators, though often responsible and accountable for their actions, are unique from hate itself. We as a country will benefit immeasurably from this understanding and this compassion. It is only through understanding and compassion that we can find the strength and resolve to educate the ignorant, treat the mentally ill, and Hate the sin, love the sinner.
Protesters like this man took to the streets after Thomas’ brutal murder
Police Leave Homeless Man’s Body Mangled FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA–July 5, 2011 the street. Police officers then rushed to the scene. InKelly Thomas was described as “a free spirit” by his terestingly, one of the bouncers told the manager she younger sister Tina Kisner. “You couldn’t go anywhere was wrong for lying, and consequently, the bouncer without him knowing someone,” said childhood friend was fired for “insubordination” and “violating comEddie Florence. Unfortunately however, this 37-yearpany policy.” He has now filed a sixteen million dollar old homeless man was not liked by everyone. He died lawsuit against the restaurant for wrongful terminaof brain injuries after 5 days in a coma following a brution. Three of the police officers involved in Thomas’s tal beating from six Fullerton police officers. Thomas’s death have been indicted by the Orange County Disinjuries were so severe that his father, Ron Thomas, trict Attorney. Manuel Ramos, 37, was charged with said, “When I first walked into the hospital, I looked at second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter what his mother described as my son… I didn’t recogand Jay Cicinelli, 39, was charged with involuntary nize him.” Medical records released manslaughter and excessive force. by Thomas’ family indicate that he Both plead not guilty. Ramos is “When I first walked into the reported to have told Thomas that, had a broken nose, a broken cheekhospital, I looked at what his “These fists are ready to mess you bone, several broken ribs and severe internal bleeding. One witness “de- mother described as my son… I up,” as he snapped on latex gloves. scribed seeing officers slamming Ramos and Cicinelli, along with didn’t recognize him.” Thomas’s face into the concrete after one of the other police officers inhe was tied.” The coroner reported volved in the beating have ended the cause of death as asphyxia due to chest compression their employment with the city. The brutality of the when Thomas was being pinned. police behavior while arresting an unarmed, mentally Why did the police officers attack this innocent man? ill man has sparked widespread outrage. Thomas’ faJeremy Popoff, owner of the Slidebar Rock-N-Roll ther has been active in mobilizing a community reKitchen, established a “no-homeless-people policy,” in sponse saying, “We all recognize this as a hate crime which police were called every time a homeless peragainst the homeless and the mentally ill.” There have son was found loitering outside of the restaurant. Bebeen weekly demonstrations drawing in hundreds of cause the cops would often be delayed in their response people, and three City Council recall elections have to the calls, Popoff told Slidebar’s manager, Jeanetter been initiated as a result of the incident. A musician named Julian Porte sang a song in tribute to DeMarco, to take all necessary measures to keep the Kelly Thomas. A video of his homeless away at all times. The night of Thomas’s performance can be found at the following link: death, DeMarco allegedly gave the police a false report, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUorquYMgC0 claiming that Thomas was breaking into cars alongside
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The COSAC Foundation was originally established in May 1997 to partner with other social service agencies, in the area, that provided help to the homeless population. COSAC also independently feeds the homeless. We have grown into a multifaceted agency that feeds, shelters, and arranges for each homeless person to receive the necessary access to social and noncompulsory religious services to enable a return to a self-reliant lifestyle. And for the small percentage of people incapable of living independent lives, we provide a caring and supportive environment for their long-term residency. Our Philosophy COSAC believes that to remain effective we must strive to remain flexible, and be ready to evolve to meet the needs of the homeless with equivalent services. Our Mission Statement To provide the homeless population access to shelter, food, employment opportunities or referrals, as well as access to social services all toward the aim of enabling their return, if possible, to self-reliance. To accomplish this COSAC is the hub organization. We developed the Homeless Voice newspaper, a COSAC funding tool, which has been responsible for employing homeless people and therefore giving them income to survive on the streets. Also, the “The Homeless Voice” is the means by which we advocate on behalf of the homeless population and to educate the public as to the true nature of homelessness and ways we can all work to eliminate the bias against this sector of our population and to help empower those affected by homelessness to regain or maintain their self-esteem and sense of self-worth during their transition through difficult times. The Homeless Voice became the official name of our homeless division, which operates four facilities in Broward County. We created the COSAC Quarters Hotel for the poor, a hotel with 21 rooms that serve the indigent or people with limited income. The clients receive three meals a day at Arnolds Café, named after the great homeless advocate Arnold Abbott. Another agency is the Day Labor Company, employees of which match an outside company labor request with a suitable shelter resident. Lastly, COSAC Foundation decided to become the South Florida County Food pantry. This service helps us provide food for those “nearly homeless” families. Our Vision To end discrimination against the homeless population and to develop such an effective network of services that we greatly reduce the time a person or family emerges out of homelessness back into self-reliance.
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The Paradoxical Commandments Dr. Kent M. Keith
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind. Think big anyway. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. People really need help but may attack if you help them. Help people anyway. Give the world the best you have and you might get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you've got anyway.
Prayer for Religious Liberty O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome — for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us — this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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On Spirituality...Prejudiced Hostility This month’s voice concerns hate crimes and hatred of certain peoples or classes of peoples. We know that over the life span of humanity there has always existed some form of hate. Cain and Able being the first biblical murder. The first children of the first parents, so as far back as we can tell, there was never some peace filled place to call home. It makes me wonder what it is about some of us that we love to hate? Or is it about all of us, but some have found a way to love instead? When we consider the history of humankind, finding sustained periods of peace is very difficult to do. We want what others have. We want more. We want something, and that is at the beginning of conflict. The simple solution then is to not want. To be happy or at least content with who we are and what we have. I realize the challenge this philosophy poses. I also am aware that we are not programed to settle for less. We are taught from early childhood to excel, and to apply ourselves fully that we may enjoy the finer things in life. As a close follower of Jesus Christ I find the answers to most puzzling questions in Him. The gospel teaches us to treat everyone with dignity. To treat our neighbor as we want to be treated. To give to all who ask. When someone asks for a shirt give him your coat as well. To feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to visit the sick and imprisoned. For most of us this is a tall order, but it is the pathway to peace and the end of hate. Hatred is defined in Webster’s dictionary as ‘prejudiced hostility.’ To get to be prejudiced, we have to pass judgment, to get away from prejudice we cannot judge. To find peace in our life and the lives of those around us we need the Prince of Peace. We need to be connected to the one who knows hatred and evil better than we ever can. Jesus gave His life for our life, for our life eternal. In prayer and in the practice of His way may we all be a part of the end of hate. ~Deacon Bob
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Saying Thanks: The Importance of Gratitude By Janice Kaplan
Aboutflowers.com With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health - flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. “What’s most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way,” said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study. Research Findings-A team of researchers ex-
plored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants’ behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed “true” or “excited” smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups. Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction. Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends. “Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,”
said Dr. Haviland-Jones. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.” Sharing Space-The study also explored where in their homes people display flowers. The arrangements were placed in areas of the home that are open to visitors - such as foyers, living rooms and dining rooms - suggesting that flowers are a symbol for sharing. “Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room,” said Dr. HavilandJones. “They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere.”
The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods.
Activist Painting House Like a Gay Rainbow, Across Street From Westboro Baptist Church Erica K. Landau According to the Shawnee County code, no permit is required to paint one’s property. Still, Jackson expects some ruffled feathers from the city. It’s why he’s kept the project so quiet for the past year, even during trying times, like the especially egregious announcements from the WBC expressing their intent to protest the funerals of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in December. Jackson had a tough time finding a painting company to do the job. “We had to go through about five local painting companies because they were scared,” he relates. “We’d call them, ask, ‘Does your company have the ability to do this?’ largely responsible for helping Planting Peace’s during its early They’d say yes, come by our house. But once they days and first initiatives in Haiti.) In addition to a personal dosaw the neighborhood, they’d stop answering our nation, he, along with about 50 others, has set up a personal phone calls. They would just vanish.” fundraiser profile at Planting Peace’s crowdrise.com page. They eventually got one company from an hour Jackson hopes to raise a million dollars to kickstart the antiaway in Kansas City to agree to do it. He’s also taken bullying programs. “Our goal is to create a national antibullysafety precautions, flying in ing campaign,” said Jackson. “We’d long-time friend and collike kids to approach us with ideas, league Sean Cononie of “Children are killing themselves and then we’ll promote it. They creHollywood’s Voice Homeate an equality-type club, and we’ll less Shelter to do a security because they are hearing a message provide resources on the back end. breakdown. that they are less than,” Jackson added. “We also want to create safe spaces “I consulted with him a in schools,” he continued, naming “We want to counter that message. Safe Space programs as an inspirabit, went over his game plan,” said Cononie, who tion. “We want to identify teachers got more directly involved that are LGBTQ-friendly, so kids after Westboro Baptist Church announced the Sandy will know they have someone to talk to, bring in public speakHook protests. “Where to put security cameras, or ers, support some of the fabulous antibullying initiatives that where to go if there is gunfire shot toward the house... are already out there. I’m not so worried about [the Westboro Baptist “Children are killing themselves because they are hearing a Church]. They’ve been pretty peaceful -- not so much message that they are less than,” Jackson added. “We want to with their words [but with their actions]. But you still counter that message. Where better to start it than next door to have other hate groups that may be attracted to Aaron Westboro Baptist Church?” NOTE: When Sean found out that this church was going to and his group.” protest at the funerals of the Sandy hook school shooting Sean In addition, Cononie is helping to raise funds for the was very upset. He even placed a few calls to the Westboro antibullying initiative. (Cononie and the shelter were
Can saying thank you make you happier? In a new national survey of more than 2,000 adults conducted for the John Templeton Foundation, 64% of women said that they express gratitude because it makes them feel good. And it’s a smart move. Academics studying the subject have found that feeling grateful and expressing it decreases stress, increases happiness, and generally makes people feel better about life. In fact, the Templeton Foundation—which supports research on questions relating to human purpose—is investing almost $6 million to fun new research on the practice of gratitude, including its effects of health and child development. Gratitude, it turns out, functions as “a psychological immune system that bulletproofs you in times of crisis,” says Robert Emmons, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and author of the forthcoming Gratitude Works! A 21-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity. It’s hard to feel fortunate when you lose your job or home or you face a difficult illness, but an ability to refocus can get you through. “Our mind often latches on to what is wrong. There’s no need to ignore the negative or say life is perfect,” Emmons adds. “But once you have the skill of coping gratefully, you can find a new, redemptive frame of reference.” Gratitude requires work and attention, Emmons acknowledges. “But now that we know its advantages,” he says, “we have reasons to encourage it in ourselves.” Want to try it yourself? Keep a gratitude journal. People who document what they’re thankful for reap a host of health and emotional benefits. Get started with these tips from Emmons, adapted from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good website: 1. Commit to Happiness: Journaling is more effective if you first make the conscious decision to become more fulfilled and more grateful, research suggests. “Motivation to become happier plays a role,” Emmons explains. 2. Go for Depth Over Breadth: Elaborating in detail about a particular thing for which your grateful—e.g., how thankful you are for your husband’s repair of that
BEING HOMELESS Emotions run deep in a skeptical way, Finality comes bring fear each day No place to hide and no place to stay Shattering a heart in a sadistic cruel way Stereotypical labels which still remain People oblivious to the crippling pain Looking above for a sign or an answer Nothing is clear just mind numbing cancer They say that home is where the heart is But I have no home and my heart is fractured I wish that I could find a happy medium broken faucet—carries more benefits than listing many things. 3. Make it Personal: Focus on people you’re grateful for, not things. And try subtraction, not just addition: Reflect on what your life would be without certain blessings rather than just tallying up the good stuff. 4. Savor Surprises: Record events that were unexpected or surprising, as these tend to elicit stronger levels of gratitude. For inspiration, search for “community gratitude journal” at greatergood.berkeley.edu.
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Baptist church and tried to plead via their Voice Mail. He thought how could this so called Baptist Church go and protest the funerals of these little ones? How could they be so mean to do that to the parents who just lost their children? For Sean there was no excuse for this church to be so mean. Then he remembered just how they did the same things to the parents who lost their teenager from a hate crime for being gay. Then of course how this church went to the funerals of our fallen soldiers and also protested those funerals. Sean decided to support this project because of his dealing with anti-hate programs throughout the years. To support this project please send in your donations to the below address or go to www.homelessvoice.org Stopping Hate Crimes USA The National Coalition Against Terrorism, Inc. Both Divisions of the COSAC Foundation P.O. Box 292-577 Davie, Florida 33329 Fun Fact: I bet you did not know that the COSAC Foundation has started over 20 not for profits that serve all kind of injustices. We started the above two think tanks to help stop domestic terrorism which is a hate crime. We have done this because people like you buy our paper. So a big thanks for helping to serve the victims of these vicious hate crimes.
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There has recently been a movement to go meatless on Mondays. Below are the health and environment perks to taking one day a week and subbing out that meat for grain and plant based foods. Some easy substitutions are pizza or pasta. Meat alternatives have really come a long way and are readily available in most grocery stores. The packages often have a recipe on the back that you can try. If you don’t feel like cooking, most restaurants offer a vegetarian menu with choices in an array of cuisines. Health Benefits LIMIT CANCER RISK: Hundreds of studies suggest that diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce cancer risk. Both red and processed meat consumption are associated with colon cancer. REDUCE HEART DISEASE: Recent data from a Harvard University study found that replacing saturated fat-rich foods (for example, meat and full fat dairy) with foods that are rich in polyunsaturated fat (for example, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds) reduces the risk of heart disease by 19% FIGHT DIABETES: Research suggests that higher consumption of red and processed meat increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. CURB OBESITY: People on low-meat or vegetarian diets have significantly lower body weights and body mass indices. A recent study from Imperial College London also found that reducing overall meat consumption can prevent long-term weight gain. LIVE LONGER: Red and processed meat consumption is associated with increases in total mortality, cancer mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality. IMPROVE YOUR DIET. Consuming beans or peas results in higher intakes of fiber, protein, folate, zinc, iron and magnesium with lower intakes of saturated fat and total fat. Environmental Benefits REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide . . . far more
than transportation. And annual worldwide demand for meat continues to grow. Reining in meat consumption once a week can help slow this trend. MINIMIZE WATER USAGE. The water needs of livestock are tremendous, far above those of vegetables or grains. An estimated 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of water go into a single pound of beef. Soy tofu produced in California requires 220 gallons of water per pound. HELP REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE. On average, about 40 calories of fossil fuel energy go into every calorie of feed lot beef in the U.S. Compare this to the 2.2 calories of fossil fuel energy needed to produce one calorie of plant-based protein. Moderating meat consumption is a great way to cut fossil fuel demand.
Sweet Potato Burritos
This burrito might surprise you with its sweetness, but the onion and garlic powders offer a savory balance to the cinnamon. Using whole wheat tortillas can complete the wrap the healthy way by keeping you fuller, longer. This recipe comes to us from Lindsay of The Happy Herbivore. Serves 4 4-6 soft taco shells, tortillas or wraps 1 medium sweet potato, boiled until tender and drained 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, cooked to desired tenderness 10 oz frozen spinach 1 cup black beans ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder hot sauce, to taste Cook spinach according to package directions, pressing out any excess water once the spinach is fully cooked. Put the spinach in a bowl, sprinkle with garlic powder and salt and set aside. Sprinkle cumin, onion powder and garlic powder over black beans, stirring to evenly coat beans with spices and set aside. Peel cooked sweet potato and mash with a potato masher or fork. Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir to combine. Combine sweet potato, spinach, grains and black beans in a large bowl, stirring to evenly combine, and scoop mixture into the center of the wrap. Drizzle with hot sauce to taste.
Nutrition Information
Sweet Potato Burritos Servings per Recipe: 4 Amount per Serving Calories: 500 (less if using whole wheat wrap) Calories from Fat: 68 Total Fat: 7.7g Saturated Fat: 1.9g Sodium: 524mg Potassium: 771mg Total Carbohydrates: 92.3g Dietary Fiber: 11.1g Protein: 17g Sugars: 3.9g
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Homeless man who warned Hollywood clerk in fatal shooting says he’s no hero that didn’t deter the robbers, who rushed into the store after A homeless man who fled war-ravaged Bosnia two Kuric, before the clerk could automatically lock the door, Kudecades ago found himself in the deadly crossfire of ric said. South Florida violence January 14th when he rushed One of the robbers told him, “You’ll never do this again,” he to warn a gas station clerk of an impending robbery. said. Kuric was shot at three times as he was taking cover, he In broken English, Hasib Kuric, 46, described how said. he survived a hail of bullets shortly before midnight The armed clerk shot at the robbers, fatally striking Miller, that led to the clerk’s fatal shooting of a gun-toting Vanegas said. There were no patrons inside the convenience robber at the Exxon Mart gas station at 5190 S. State store while gunfire was exchanged, he said. Road 7. The investigation is still ongoing, but charges against Carr are “He ran into the store and told the clerk, ‘They’re not likely because he acted in self-defense, Vanegas said. masking up outside,’ “Hollywood Police Sgt. Pablo “Unfortunately, someone was killed, but no innocent people Vanegas said. “The [gunmen] came into the store, were hurt,” he said. they brandished a weapon and started shooting. He Kuric waved off any references to heroism, even though his didn’t even have time to first reaction was to alert Carr — call 911.” who he said is a father of four — inKuric took cover and stead of running off to safety. wasn’t hurt. But he’s known One of the robbers told him, “You’ll Carr could not be reached for comviolence in his homeland, ment despite a call to his cellphone he said, and knows “exactly never do this again,” he said. Kuric and the Exxon gas station. what is gun.” “He saved my life too,” Kuric said of the clerk, whom he’s known for You can lose your life if was shot at three times as he was the past year and a half. “No, I don’t you’re afraid, Kuric said. feel like hero. I just feel happy be“Don’t be afraid ever to taking cover protect yourself.” cause I’m still alive.” That’s exactly what the Kuric said he feels loyal to those clerk, Leonard Carr, 45, of who work at the gas station because Miami, did, police said. He shot Cory Miller, 23, of they’ve given him a place to sleep and offer him food and cofDania Beach, dead, Vanegas said Wednesday. fee. He said he sought asylum in the United States from Bosnia “The clerk was armed, at which point multiple shots following the civil war, then separated from his wife, who now were exchanged between the clerk and the suspect,” lives in Chattanooga, Tenn. Vanegas said. “He had no choice.” Co-worker Jared Montero volunteered to take Carr’s night Kuric, who helps out at the store, said he was taking shifts until he feels well enough to return to work. out the trash when he saw three men — two of them “He let me know he’s fine,” Montero said. “He’s a good masked — and asked what they were up to behind worker and I know he’ll be back but the event just happened the gas station’s convenience store. Kuric said he told recently so he just needs to decompress a little bit.” them: “I’m security here.” Miller died at the scene, police said. A black curtain was Police have not yet determined whether there was a propped at the convenience store’s entrance until his body was third suspect, Vanegas said. rolled out by the Medical Examiner’s staff shortly after 6:30 Kuric recalls only seeing their eyes and gloved a.m. hands, he said, before running off to warn Carr. But The second man fled in a white car but was caught a few Erika Pesantes
You can lose your life if you’re afraid, Kuric said. “Don’t be afraid ever to protect yourself.” blocks away, according to Vanegas. Officials identified the surviving suspect as Joshua Stuart, 19, of Hollywood. He was charged with two counts of second-degree attempted felony murder, second-degree murder and armed occupied burglary. During a brief court appearance Wednesday morning, Broward Judge John “Jay” Hurley ordered that Stuart remain in jail without bond.
Estate Planning: What You Need to Know you die without a will. The picture it paints can be scary and Estate planning rarely gets the attention it should get. may convince the holdouts that paying a fee online or spending Saving for your children’s education, purchasing $1,000 for an actual lawyer to draft a basic will is well worth it. a second home, deciding when and how to retire — LIVING WILLS AND MEDICAL DIRECTIVES Once you these are all topics that people talk about with their have figured out wills, you need to think about what will hapfriends and their financial advisers. But deciding what pen if you are seriously injured or incapachappens to whatever is left of your money when you itated. This is the territory of living wills, die is often passed over. It shouldn’t be, though, bea legal device that waxes and wanes in cause it is crucial to a financial plan. popularity. Every few years, there seems But not discussing something that is going to happen to be a high-profile battle over whether will not stop it from happening. And at some point, to disconnect a loved one from life supsomeone is going to have to sort out your estate — port. Think Terri Schiavo. And afterward, regardless of how big or small it is. Here are some of a bunch of people set up health care proxthe key issues that should be addressed: ies and medical directives to express their WILLS Everybody should have a will, and people wishes if they have to go on life support. who are married and/or have dependent children are The same sites for wills can help here, but inexcusably foolish if they do not. There are significant this is an area where you really want to pay issues that only a will can clarify. One of the biggest is attention to the details. If you followed the Schiavo case and who will take care of the people you have a strong opinion about a specific treatlove, and how? You may have told ment — continued life-support or removal of your best friend that he will be the all artificial means of living — then you need ...people who have guardian of your children if you and to express that in a living will. your spouse die in a plane crash, but SPECIAL-NEEDS TRUSTS Most people children are inexcusably with unless you spelled out your wish in physically or mentally challenged chila will, there is no guarantee this will foolish if they do not have dren worry about how their deaths will affect happen. If both parents die, it will their children. Special-needs trusts are a coma will... be up to the state to decide, and they mon and effective way for parents to make will choose based on family. sure their children are cared for. By leaving If you say this is what you wantmoney to a trust and not to their special-needs ed anyway, you’re missing the point. Which parents children, parents can supplement government benefits to their would you want to raise your children — yours or children. your spouse’s? Or if it is a sibling, do you care if your Setting up such a trust is not difficult, but it requires advance children go to the wealthy one in Seattle whom you thought. The issues involved range from how you will finance always fought with or to the financially strapped but the trust — cash, securities, an insurance policy — to who you loving one in Memphis with two children of his own? will designate as the trustee. That person will not only make Some may argue that wills are expensive. But there decisions involving how the money will be spent, but, more are plenty of online sites to help write a legally bindcrucially, the trustee will evaluate the care the special-needs ing one for little cost. Two popular destinations are child is receiving. Here is a good primer on the subject. RocketLawyer and LegalZoom. ESTATE TAX Most Americans will die without the estate tax If you are wondering what will happen to your monaffecting them. In 2009, a married couple can leave $7 million ey if you die without a will, go to mystatewill.com. to their children tax free. It shows what happens to your assets in each state if Those who are affected by the tax are some of the best planPaul Sullivan
ners. The problem here, though, is that they do not always make sure that what they wanted to do is laid out properly in their estate documents. Anyone can learn from their slip-ups. The most common mistake is one of oversight. Anyone who has ever worked at a company that offers benefits has filled out a “beneficiary designation” form. In the stack of papers asking questions, ranging from which health insurance plan is right to how much should go into the company retirement plan each pay period, the beneficiary designation form is remarkably simple: If I die, who gets the corporate benefits package? Fast forward 25 years, and the lowly assistant who signed that piece of paper is now a top executive. His benefits package has grown substantially over the years. Does he still want to leave it to his mother and brother — or former wife? These forms trump wills when it comes to distributing assets not held jointly. Check them often. The same goes for people who have set up trusts. Regardless of what the trusts were for or when they were written, they should be reviewed occasionally — preferably by someone not involved with creating them. This isn’t to detect shenanigans, but to check for simple errors that could alter how an estate will be distributed. As a side note, trusts are no longer the province of the very rich. They have morphed over the years into useful and straightforward vehicles to protect assets in life from creditors and lawsuits and to pass them to heirs on your own terms. The lesson to be learned from all of this is simple: One day you will die, so while you’re alive, plan for it. If you don’t have a proper estate plan, the emotional pain of your passing could be compounded by financial chaos.
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