French Americans (French: "Américain français"), also called Franco-Americans (French: "Franco-Américain") are Americans who identify themselves to be of French or French Canadian descent. About 11.8 million U.S. residents are of French or French Canadian descent. About 2 million speak French at home. An additional 750,000 U.S. residents speak a French-based creole language, according to the 2011 census.
Americans of French descent make up a substantial percentage of the American population. However French Americans are less visible than other similarly sized ethnic groups. This is due in part to the high degree of assimilation among Huguenot (French Protestant) settlers. Also, there is a tendency of French American groups to identify more strongly with "New World" regional identities. These include Québécois, French Canadian, Acadian, Cajun, or Louisiana Creole. This has prevented the development of a wider French American identity.
Toni Brunner
Toni Brunner (born 23 August 1974) is a Swiss politician. He is a member of the Swiss National Council. He was born in Wattwil.
Sand Hills, South Brunswick, New Jersey
Sand Hills, South Brunswick, New Jersey is a neighborhood of South Brunswick, New Jersey.
South Brunswick, New Jersey
South Brunswick, New Jersey is a township of New Jersey.
South Brunswick Township was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the community was mostly agricultural. It was named after the city of Braunschweig (called "Brunswick" in the Low German language), in the state of Lower Saxony, in Germany.
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010, South Brunswick had a total area of 41.039 square miles (106.290 km). This included 40.648 square miles (105.278 km) of land and 0.391 square miles (1.012 km) of water (0.95%).
Unincorporated areas in South Brunswick Township include:
At the 2010 United States Census, there were 43,417 people living in South Brunswick.
South Brunswick hosts U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 130, , , and Interstate 95 (the New Jersey Turnpike).
List of people from New Hampshire
The following are people who were born, raised, or who gained significant prominence for living in U.S. state of New Hampshire:
List of people from Nevada
Following is a list of notable people who were born in, raised in, or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Nevada.
List of people from New York
The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the U.S. state of New York, lived in New York, or for whom New York is a significant part of their identity.
List of people from Ohio
The following is a list of famous people born in Ohio, and people who spent significant periods of their lives living in Ohio.
Robert L. Neal. Dayton Ohio Black Artist/Painter
Lake County
Lake County may refer to:
It is the name of twelve counties in the United States of America:
Mini Estadi
The Mini Estadi (English: Mini Stadium) is the home stadium of FC Barcelona B, the reserve team of FC Barcelona. It is in Barcelona, Spain. It can hold 15,276 people. It also hosts games for the FC Barcelona women's team.
Criminal procedure
Criminal procedure refers to the rules that determine how the courts will process a criminal trial. While criminal procedure differs by jurisdiction, the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge and results in the or acquittal of the defendant.
Many countries have a democratic system and use the rule of law. There are a number of common principles. In a criminal case the burden of proof is on the prosecution. That means it is up to the prosecution to prove that the defendant is guilty beyond any reasonable doubt. This is opposed to having the defendant prove he or she is innocent. It also means any doubt is resolved in favor of the defendant. This provision is known as the presumption of innocence. If charged with a felony, defendants have the following basic rights:
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Jamesburg is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,915.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.883 square miles (2.289 km).
South Amboy, New Jersey
South Amboy, New Jersey is a city on the right bank of the Raritan River in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, New Jersey is a borough of New Jersey.
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles is a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
List of people from Santa Monica, California
This is a list of people from Santa Monica, California.
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles is a district in the Westside region of Los Angeles County, California.
I'm a Believer
"I'm a Believer" is a ballad. It was composed by Neil Diamond. It was recorded by The Monkees in 1966. The single hit #1 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. It remained there for seven weeks.
Smash Mouth and Eddie Murphy did covers of the song in 2001. In 1985, singer Barbara Mandrell did her version.
Garfield (character)
Garfield is a fictional character. He is from the comic strip "Garfield" created by Jim Davis. Garfield is portrayed as a lazy and cynical orange cat. He loves lasagna and coffee. He hates Mondays, Nermal, and raisins.
Garfield was born on June 19, 1978. From the moment he was born, he has loved lasagna. In almost every cartoon appearance, Garfield causes mischief. He did that in almost every episode of "Garfield and Friends" (1988-1995).
Garfield was named after Jim Davis' grandfather, James Garfield Davis, who in turn was named after US President James A. Garfield.
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Insanity defense
In criminal trials, the insanity defense is the claim that the defendant is not responsible for his or her actions due to a mental illness. People who have been determined to be insane have been exempt from full criminal punishment since the Code of Hammurabi. There are different definitions of legal insanity in different jurisdictions. A finding of insanity usually results in the defendant being confined in a mental health facility instead of a prison. The first to use this defense was Daniel Sickles when he killed his wife's lover Francis Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key) in 1859.
In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States, use of the insanity defense is rare. However, insanity pleas have steadily increased in the UK. Mitigating factors, including things not eligible for the insanity defense like intoxication (or, more frequently, diminished capacity), may lead to reduced charges or reduced sentences.
The question of who bears the burden of proof is an issue in the United States. Before the John Hinckley, Jr. trial the burden of proof rested with the government in most states. Afterwards many of these states required the defense to prove the defendant was legally insane. Where the state still bears the burden of proof, the standard for the prosecution is beyond a reasonable doubt. Where the defense bears the burden, the standard is preponderance of the evidence (a lower standard).
The insanity defense is based on evaluations by forensic mental health professionals with the appropriate test according to the jurisdiction. Their testimony guides the jury (or judge in a bench trial). But they may not testify to the defendant's criminal responsibility. This is for the jury or judge to decide. Mental health experts may testify as to whether at the time of the crime the defendant understood what he did was wrong. If the defendant were acting under a delusion at the time and could still determine right from wrong, he is not insane and may be punished.
List of Canadian actors
This is an alphabetical list of notable Canadian actors.
Harbor City, Los Angeles
Harbor City, Los Angeles is a neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium