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4 Basic Essentials of a Prenuptial Agreement

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A prenuptial agreement, usually abbreviated as prenup is a written contract created by two people prior to marriage. The agreement can vary, but typically made to protect the assets of both parties in the event of breakup of marriage or divorce. Premarital agreement is not only for the rich and famous. Nowadays, it is becoming a norm, a modest means used to specify and protect what each person's property rights as well as any debts will be after the marriage. Here are the basic essentials of Prenuptial agreement: Make a Valid Prenup Each state has its own laws regarding the enforcement and validity of prenuptial agreements. So, if you do not want your private agreement to be thrown out down the road, the first move is to get your own counsel. If you are living in Southern Minnesota you can seek the advice of the family law attorney in Mankato, MN . It is highly recommended for both parties to be represented by independent lawyers to successfully carry out a

Common household DIY projects that will require high quality tools

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There are many DIY projects that you can handle at home . Projects such as making furniture, fence and doing repairs on your kitchen cabinets do not require you to hire professionals. You can just handle the job yourself. However, it is important to note that you need power tools in order to complete these projects successfully.  Although power tools are expensive to purchase when compared to hand tools, they last longer and have better results on woodworking projects - if you need help in choosing them then read here . Below, we will look at some of the home projects that will require you to use power tools.  Installing block boards Block board installation is very common in modern homes as it is has many applications.  First, block boards can be used to make ceiling or partitioning rooms. One of the most important tools to use in this project is a circular saw. Circular saws play many roles in this type of DIY project for they make sharp and accurate cuts on partition b

Filipino and Panitikan excluded as core subjects in college: Aye or Nay

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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled with finality that the Filipino and Panitikan or Philippine Literature can be excluded as core subjects in college. “No further pleadings or motions shall be entertained in this case. Let entry of final judgment be issued immediately,” said SC clerk of court Edgar Aricheta. The SC en banc stood by its ruling last Oct. 9 in a five-page resolution after petitioners failed to present substantive new arguments that would have swayed the justices to change their opinion. This decision has been criticized by those who believe that it is a necessity to include the country’s native language in core curricula. In a statement , CHED Chairperson Prospero de Vera III said promoting Filipino language is not limited to teaching it in schools. Moreover, De Vera said - "The accusation of critics that CHED is anti-Filipino is wrong," "The Commission believes in the fundamental role played by language in education. To be p

5 Things That Will Boost Your Productivity While Studying

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In life, there are two ways to study: the one where you spend 90% of the time rearranging your desk, surfing the internet and reorganising your iTunes collection, and the productive type where you knuckle down to get maximum information bang for your study buck. If you’ve stumbled upon this article, chances are you’re looking for some tips to achieve the latter. If you want to maximise your study time, here are five tips to boost your productivity. image source:  pixabay.com 1. Environment The biggest distraction to studying is your study zone. The key is to find a quiet, conducive space, free from distractions, and get straight to the task at hand. And it doesn't have to be one single space. It's a great idea to spread your study across a number of areas – a park on an appropriate day, then the library or your room on another or your room. Ideally, at least one study zone should be a private space where you can spread out papers, set up your laptop and get to i