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When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s only for the wealthy. But this is not the case because everyone can benefit from an estate plan. And when creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes. Before we look at these mistakes, let’s review what estate planning is designed to achieve. Basically, an estate plan allows you to pass on your assets the way you want. But you can also specify other actions, such as naming someone to take care of your minor children if they were no longer there. There are several key documents involved…

China on Tuesday imposed sanctions on seven Taiwanese officials and lawmakers it accused of being “resistant to independence,” including an entry ban, in its latest angry rebuke to the democratically-ruled island.The sanctions come after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan this month, a trip China said had sent the wrong signal to what it sees as pro-independence forces. China considers Taiwan its own territory and not a separate country. Taiwan’s government denies China’s claim.China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said those sanctioned included Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States, Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo, and…

According to 2018 data from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 9 percent of all employed adults (approximately 13.6 million of workers) have current alcohol or illicit drug use disorders, while a relatively equal number (approximately 13.4 million workers) report that they are in recovery or have recovered from a substance use problem . Although not a fun topic to bring up, employers may wonder if drug testing would be an effective tool to promote wellness in the workplace. At Prisma Health, my team of dedicated providers and…

Hearts of Oak have agreed personal terms with former WAFA captain Konadu Yiadom, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. This was after the player’s representatives made a U-turn and aborted a plan to send him to league champions Asante Kotoko. Seconds GHANASoccernet sources, the Fobis have registered him for the season and the CAF Confederation. In the early hours of Monday, his manager expressed his frustration with Hearts dragging their feet to meet their market price. The Phobians were said to offer some of the lowest deals on the market. Yiadom’s capture increases the ranks of former WAFA player at Hearts of…

ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with the Columbia River. His silvery ponytail flutters in the wind, and a string of eagle claws adorns his neck. Kiona has fished for Chinook salmon for decades on his family’s scaffold at the edge of the falls, using a dip net suspended from a 33-foot pole — like his father did before him, and his son will after. “Fishing is an art and a spiritual practice,” says Kiona, a Yakama…

Cannabis-related stores have certainly taken hold in Florida. The billion dollar industry has not slowed down, which is more than ever clear from the amount of growth that the companies in the marijuana industry are experiencing. Illinois-based Cresco Labs Inc. recently opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Cape Coral. The company is a multi-state integrated operator and wholesaler of branded cannabis products. The new store, Sunnyside Cape Coral, is the company’s first in northern Lee County. It is located at 1897 Del Prado Blvd. S., according to a statement. “We are excited to continue expanding our retail presence on…