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Complicating Roy
By Megan Slayer
Book 2 in the Love Me Do series
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Complication doesn't always have to be a bad thing.
Duke Charles needs a break. He's tired of life on the road and never having a place to settle down. He decides to head to Norville for a rest in his childhood home. Once there, he realizes his life isn't quite so relaxed—he's not only inherited the house, but a cat to go with it. When his friend from high school sends him on a date, he finds out how complicated life can be…in a good way.
Roy Mars likes his life as an artist. He paints, sells work and takes his cat, Raphael, for walks through Norville. He channels his emotions into his art…until he goes on a date and meets Duke. His uncomplicated life gets thrown into chaos, not least because Duke has rabid fans who insist on knowing every detail of his life.
Can Roy handle a little complication in the form of Duke, or will he quit before he finds his forever?
General Release Date: 22nd March 2022
"Art is for everyone," Roy murmured. He added a few more strokes to his painting, then stepped back to admire the piece. He loved creating art, but hated special commissions. As far as he was concerned, art should be creative and allowed to flow, not dictated according to a special plan—especially without his input. He'd been given the project and told what to do. Don't deviate, just paint what the mayor wants.
This piece would drive him to drinking. He'd been commissioned to paint a bold, abstract piece that still featured faces for the wall behind the mayor of Norville's desk. It should be a snapshot of the town.
Roy groaned. He didn't think the painting, under the direction of the mayor, looked anything like a cross-section of Norville. It was too clean and orderly…and boring. He'd added all the elements desired and none of his personality.
He glanced back at the mayor. If Floyd Gatlin liked the work, he could be done with it. If not, he'd have to keep working until Floyd was happy. His own paintings, his Depressions series, could wait.
"Well?" Roy asked. "What do you think?"
Floyd tapped his chin. "It's colorful." He stepped back. "It's got action, too."
"I tried to follow your directions exactly." Roy folded his arms. "It's quite vibrant, like you wanted."
"Vibrant, but not gay." Floyd nodded. "I'm tired of seeing so much gayness in town. We needed to get the movie theater razed or turned back into a theater."
Roy didn't see the issue with the hairdressing salon that the former cinema how housed, or the amount of gayness in Norville. The people of the town liked color and to be unique. That wasn't bad. "You don't like Dye Hard Style?" Roy frowned. "James is a great stylist. He cuts my hair and I've never been done wrong."
"Uh-huh." Floyd made a sound that reminded Roy of a grunt mixed with a groan. "Why don't you try Cutting Up? They're better."
He'd seen the new salon in the strip mall at the edge of town. Where James was flamboyant and fun, Cutting Up was much more conservative. He'd bet every Cutting Up across the state looked exactly the same. "James is a friend of mine, too. I support my friends."
"Well, to each their own, but I'd like for him to move outside of the Norville limits." Floyd waved his hand. "I'll take it. Send it over for framing. We have a plan for displaying it."
"Sure." He didn't frame his works and preferred the edge of the canvas. "I'll have it over in a day or two."
"Perfect." Floyd faced him. "You know, I like working with you. You don't act gay, don't shove it in my face, and don't expect me to be understanding. You accept me and I can be myself."
Roy seethed. How rotten! He couldn't keep his tongue. "Mayor Gatlin, may I speak freely?" He had no idea how this man had gotten elected, but he didn't deserve the role.
"Sure." Floyd clapped him on the shoulder. "We're friends here."
Jesus. "I create work for you, that's for sure. The thing is, I'm gay. I might not be as flamboyant as James, but it doesn't make me any less homosexual. I am gay. Also, I don't appreciate you talking about James like he's a scourge. I might not throw my being gay in your face, but I don't appreciate your saying I don't expect you to be understanding. You should be a representative of the entire town, not just one section and not just those who voted for you. You can be voted out of office, you know."
"Did you vote for me?" Floyd narrowed his eyes. "You didn't, did you?"
"My vote is private, but suffice it to say I don't agree with your principles. Never have." He chucked his paintbrush into the water cup. "Take the painting if you want. I don't care. You can decide not to, as well. But know this, I will continue to be myself, which is gay. I'll champion gay causes and will not take your bullshit. Please leave."
"You're throwing me out?" Floyd snapped.
"Yes, my non-understanding gay ass is throwing you out. I can't listen to you insult me because I'm gay."
"You've changed," Floyd said. "You got famous and you think you can snap at people. See if anyone wants to buy your terrible art now."
"At least you're telling me the truth." He opened his studio door. "Goodbye."
Floyd stomped out of the building.
Roy slammed the door behind him. How dare Floyd talk to him that way? He'd prided himself on keeping his moodiness to his studio, but he'd been insulted. His friend had been slandered. Jesus. He'd been treated like a lesser person. He moved the painting off the easel and onto a side table. He couldn't look at the work any longer, especially knowing he'd expended energy to create it, and now for nothing.
He didn't act gay enough. What a crock of shit. What did he need to do to act more gay?
He clubbed here and there, but never brought guys home. His last boyfriend, Billy, had sworn Roy was too picky. So what? Why was it so bad to be picky? He tried not to fall for anyone because he didn't want to get hurt. That, and he needed to be calculated with his art. His paintings were the only pure gut decisions he made—he followed his instincts and let his inspiration take him where the painting needed to go.
He'd done so much to color inside the lines of his life. He didn't drink or smoke, kept his image polished—save for his outburst with Floyd—and worked hard. He acted out only through his art. People respected him and wanted his paintings.
Would they now? He'd alienated one buyer because he'd gotten fed up with Floyd's bullshit. He could lose a few buyers if he kept stirring the pot. He should've thought his actions through before speaking out. He'd screwed himself over. But at least he still had his pride.
He wanted to keep selling art. He liked creating and seeing the works in different environments. He'd paint no matter what, but he liked making his rent, too.
He scrubbed both hands over his face. His mouth and creative spirit tended to get him into trouble.
He was in deep right now.
Raphael, his orange cat, left his perch on the drawing table and twined around Roy's ankles. Roy scooped the cat into his arms. If the world went to shit, at least he had his cat. Raphael was the most loyal creature he'd ever met.
"I think I fucked myself royally," Roy said. "I think I made a mistake."
Raphael purred as Roy stroked his head. At least the cat loved him.
His phone rang. He kept the feline in his arms and answered the phone. "Hello, Erik."
His brother was his agent and his only living family member. Where Roy did art, Erik handled law. He admired his brother's ability to understand contracts. All he saw was junk. "What's up?" As if he didn't know.
"Are you working?"
"I was. Why?" He'd just bet Erik already knew about the blown sale.
"I got a call from the mayor," Erik said.
"I'll bet you did."
"He still wants the painting, but expects it for free," Erik said. "He's pissed, but you got him thinking."
Oh God. "I did?"
"Sounds like. He's thinking he needs to work on his appeal. He should be convincing all people in Norville to want him as the mayor, not just the ones who already voted for him," Erik said. "You pointed out that he's ignored the gay community."
"I did. He said I didn't act too gay and was understanding." He gritted his teeth. "I handled the situation wrong, I'll admit. I thought about my ego and pride, not the sale."
"Wait." He paused. "What?" Normally, his brother encouraged him to follow the rules and make sales. Keep everyone happy.
"Someone needed to tell him he's being a jerk. He doesn't treat the gay community well, it's true. James has a great business and so do Summer Rain and Arthur. They're valuable to Norville. Plus, there's the Gay Alliance. He needs to work with them, not against them. I doubt he'll do a decent job, but you've opened his eyes."
"But I messed up the sale, which doesn't help me." He had to think about the business end of his art as well as the creation.
"I wouldn't worry about that." Erik chuckled. "Word spread that you've thrown the mayor out. Those who agree with you are clamoring for your art—even after a few minutes. Those people outweigh the detractors."
"Already?"
"Uh-huh. You're trending locally." Erik laughed again. "Roy, you need to have more faith in yourself. I do."
He put Raphael down. "I'm glad." He appreciated having Erik on his side. Most of the time he thought Erik only cared about his making money.
"What set you off? The comments about James?"
"That and he insulted me in a backhanded way. It was rough." He shook his head and paced the length of the studio. "I don't know. Maybe I need to clear my head."
"Probably, but you do need to be more forthright," Erik said. "You're a good man and a phenomenal artist. Be you. I swear you keep so quiet and people will start to think you're dead."
"Then act like it. Go out. Make little videos of you walking Raphael. Be original with that art in front of you, or find a new medium, in addition to your paintings."
He groaned. "I like my mediums the way they are."
"You need to evolve."
"Maybe." Damnit. He didn't want to evolve. He wanted to follow his heart and creativity. "I hate making videos." He'd rather swallow his own tongue.
"Why don't you get a boyfriend? Let him film you. I know a guy who'd be perfect for you," Erik said. "He's quiet, sweet, and loves the law. His name is Francis and you'd love him. Francis and Roy has a good ring to it."
He loved his brother, but this pushiness annoyed him. "I'm good. I don't need to be introduced to anyone." Besides, he'd met Francis and wasn't a fan.
"You'll like him."
"I'm fine." How many times did he have to say that?
"You need to stop being picky," Erik said. "You'll price yourself out of the market and be lonely."
"So? There's nothing wrong with being picky. It means I know what I want and won't settle for less." He stopped pacing. "I need to go. I want to take Raphael home before I go to Dye Hard Style. I'm supposed to show work at Crush Gallery tonight and want to look my best."
"You can't take Raphael there? James won't mind."
"Maybe not, but Raphael would rather go home."
"If you're seen out walking Raphael, maybe you'll attract a man who will love you and can stand your cat. If he doesn't know you have a pet, with your luck, you'll meet a guy who hates cats. Then where will you be?"
"Besides confused by your statement?" He pinched the bridge of his nose, then began to clean up the studio. "Love me, love my cat. No budging. Speaking of not budging, the mayor still wants that painting? I'll leave it by the door for you to pick up. You can deliver it to him since he likes you more. I need to go, okay? I made the appointment for five and it's a quarter after four."
"Is it because James has a dog? I hear he got a dog."
"Which is why I'm taking Raphael home—another reason why. I need to go. Is there anything else?"
"Nope. Have fun. I'll get the painting to the mayor, but you need to do something interesting and put it online," Erik said. "Film yourself."
"Right." He hung up on his brother. Why did Erik have to be such a pain in the ass? He affixed the walking harness and leash onto Raphael after he finished putting his brushes away. Once he tucked his keys, wallet and phone in his pockets, he turned off the lights and locked up. He headed down to the street.
People seemed to like watching him walk Raphael. How many people walked their cat? Not many.
He and Raphael crossed Memorial Park to his apartment. He took Raphael inside and ensured his water was fresh. He filled Raphael's bowl with kibble. If Raphael wasn't happy, then neither was he.
"Are you good?" He took the harness and leash off Raphael. "I'll be back, okay? I'm getting a freshen up."
He watched Raphael eat. "You're a good boy. I wish I could find the human that liked me in the same way. Then I'd get Erik off my back and I might not be so lonely."
Raphael stopped eating and glared at him.
"Save for you, of course. Sorry." He shook his head. "I need to go. Don't tear up the carpet."
Like the cat would listen.
He left the apartment and walked the three blocks to the salon. He loved the atmosphere of Dye Hard Style. The marquee gleamed and the posters for movies previously shown at the venue were still in the lighted frames. He didn't think the building looked so bad. The feel created a sense of fun and a carefree equality. It brought joy to Norville.
He headed inside to the receptionist desk. A new guy—new from the last time he'd been there—stood at the ticket carousel. "Hi," Roy said. "I'm here for my appointment with James."
"Aren't we all?" The pink-haired boy shrugged. "He's with a client. Have a seat."
"Sure." Roy frowned. Every time he visited, there was a new receptionist. Couldn't James keep decent help?
Roy stuffed his hands into his pockets and admired the plasterwork. James had kept most of the original features of the theater. The concessions counter featured hair products and combs instead of candy and popcorn. The posters inside were still from when the theater showed films. James even kept the running lights around them. The place felt like a movie house without the movie playing and with salon chairs and mirrors.
James strode around the corner from behind the ticket gates. "Roy."
"Hi." He smiled and withdrew his hands from his pockets. He had no idea what to do with his hands if he wasn't creating art.
"Why aren't you in my chair? It's your time," James said. A large black dog followed him around the room.
"I was told you were with a client." Roy made his way through the turn-style. "Who is this? I've heard about him, but I haven't heard his name."
"This is Doob. He showed up and follows me. I truly think he believes I'm his person." James shrugged. "I like him. He's the most loyal animal or man I've ever met. He doesn't bite or growl. Just hangs out like a hippie."
"Hi, Doob." He petted the dog's head. "Are you keeping him? You should. He could be the mascot for the salon."
"I know. I'm debating keeping him, but he's got to have a family who misses him. I mean, why wouldn't he? He's the perfect dog."
"Except he got loose."
"Could've been that he got scared in a storm, or left behind… There's a lot of stuff that might have happened." James shook out the cape. "You're going to Crush tonight, correct?"
"I've got four paintings there and Mikael is having his opening tonight. I thought I should support him," Roy said. "Not that he comes to my gallery openings."
"Because you're smart and keeping the lines of friendship open. You're selling your stuff and supporting him. It's a good thing." James snapped the cape around Roy's neck. "And if you happen to draw people to the show because of your status, then that's not bad, either."
"You make me sound like a dick." He relaxed in the chair. "But you're onto something."
"I know. I'm perceptive." James tipped Roy back over the sink. He washed Roy's hair. "What's happening in your life? How is Roy?"
"I stuck up for you to the mayor."
"No shit?" James asked. "Is he still determined to close me down?"
"Bastard." James rinsed Roy's hair, then toweled his head and sat him up. "Figures."
"He said I should go to Cutting Up. Why?" Roy asked. "You cut my hair. I don't want to go anywhere else."
"Then don't. Ignore him and let me make you adorable, doll." James cut and shaped Roy's hair. "Honestly, I'm tired of him. He's trying to bring me down."
"Floyd? I think he's harboring a crush on you."
"You're serious?" James laughed out loud. "He's married and has kids, but it wouldn't surprise me. I am beautiful. I've also decided he won't get me down. I'm not going anywhere. I joined the Gay Alliance and I'm looking forward to keeping Norville colorful."
"Good." Roy sighed. "You're doing well with your side of the equation. I hear you're good with your side hustle, too." He had to ask subtly about getting a date. Unfortunately, he had no subtlety.
"My dating thing." James laughed again. "Oh, doll, yes. I love when I pair people and it works out, but I do have a sixth sense about it. You know?"
"Yeah." He hated sounding so withdrawn and sad, but why lie about the truth? "Would you know who to hook up with me?"
"You're looking for a date? I thought you had a boyfriend. Not Mikael, but Donny? No, was it Bernard? Shit. Who were you dating?" James asked.
"No one. That's why I'm asking for you to help me. I'll pay." He needed to do something to get out of his lonely rut.
James stopped cutting. "I don't charge. I should, but the matchmaking is me strictly trying to find the right guy for you."
"I do." James resumed styling Roy's hair. "But I want you to trust me."
"I do. Completely."
"Good. I want you to go to Club Jester on Tuesday—in five days if you can't count—at nine in the evening and go to the Viper suites. All you have to do is say you're there because James directed it and they'll let you back. I know Amos and he owes me, so it won't be a problem."
"Who am I meeting?" He tamped down his excitement. He hated blind dates, but he couldn't wait to see who James had picked.
"It's a surprise, but trust me that this is exactly who you need," James said. "Think you can do that? I can tell you're tired of being on your own. I couldn't name your boyfriend, and I know everyone, so that means you haven't had one for a while."
James spun him around to look at his reflection. "Well? What do you think?"
He never doubted James would make him look good. The cut and style worked with his face. But the date… Did he trust him? "I think I'm excited to go to Club Jester."
"Perfect." James removed the cape. "You'll love him."
"I hope so." He didn't take many leaps of faith, but this felt right—like he was looking at his future. It sure looked rosy.
Book Length: SHORT NOVEL
Genres: CONTEMPORARY
Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She's been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She's been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.
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Meet 8 Of The Funniest Comedians From America's Got Talent
November 24, 2018 by Tim Grable
Nowadays, companies and organizations have a multitude of options when it comes to hiring entertainment for their special events. Comedians from America's Got Talent are a popular choice because they are suitable for almost every type of event you might be organizing.
People are always in the mood to hear amazing jokes, so you will never go wrong when hiring a comedian. Moreover, the entertainer can keep your audience engaged throughout the entire performance so that no dull moment will occur.
Performers from all over the world participate in AGT to showcase their talent in front of the American public.
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This is a clear indicator that comedy has a place in people's hearts and therefore will always bring in a crowd.
Read on to learn more about eight of the funniest comedians from AGT you can hire for your next event.
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1. Taylor Williamson
He jokingly introduces himself as the "second most talented person in America." This alludes to the results of the 8th season of NBC's AGT.
During that season, he made it all the way to the finals of the show.
Eventually, he finished as a runner-up. This is no laughing matter – as Taylor is one of the few AGT Comedians to make it this far in the competition.
However, what is worthy of getting plenty of laughter is … his act. You see, Taylor developed a unique style of self-deprecating humor. Also, he uses it to great success, as proven by his mass-appeal. People love his quirky attitude and clever gags.
Ever since his breakthrough on AGT, he has been touring around the world and headlining comedy festivals. Nowadays, he continues to put a smile on people's faces.
2. Preacher Lawson
His name is Preacher Lawson and if you haven't been tuning in for the 12th season of America's Got Talent, know he has had a very successful run on the show.
As a young comedian, he saw his career skyrocket after he participated on Got Talent and made it all the way into the finals. His rise to fame has been meteoric.
During his run, Preacher had an instant connection with the audience and was one of the most loved figures on the show.
As a comedian, Preacher has a goofy yet simple, slapstick brand of humor. He comes up on stage and starts making funny impressions of day-to-day occurrences.
At first, a subject might seem mundane, yet it starts to become interesting once Preacher begins to poke fun at it. Everyone can relate to him and what he's saying, and that's what makes his performance such a pleasure to watch.
3. Terry Fator
At this point, he has become a legend. He is the guy today's' comedians from America's Got Talent are being compared to.
It all started all the way back in 2007, during the 2nd season of AGT. Terry participated in the competition to showcase his ventriloquism skills, and was an instant success with the audience and judges. He was the winner of AGT season two, and received the million dollar prize. The next year, he was sign as the headliner for his own show at The Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada with a five-year, $100 million contract.
Terry was a finalist in the competition, and after what he called "the best performance he ever made," Terry was up on stage awaiting the final vote from the public.
So as it turned out, the public voted for him, and he ended up winning the competition.
Terry's style of comedy combines ventriloquism and singing. He brings many of his dolls on stage, and a hilarious scenario ensues.
His act consists of jokes told back and forth between him and the dolls, dialogues and many songs that are performed in many voices. Overall, his performance is an all-rounder that everyone will enjoy.
4. Harrison Greenbaum
Harrison Greenbaum performed a stand-up comedy act on America's Got Talent season 12. He is so passionate about comedy that he presents at least 600 shows every year. This is the reason why TimeOut NY and the NY Daily News called him "the hardest-working man in comedy."
Harrison was a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard, where he studied English and psychology. During his studies, he co-founded the Harvard College Stand-Up Comic Society, which is still popular nowadays.
He quickly became one of the most in-demand stand-up comedians in New York City.
Harrison was featured on various TV shows, such as NBC's Last Comic Standing, AXS.TV's Gotham Comedy Live and National Geographic Channel's Brain Games.
He is a skilled comedian who performed at various events and venues, from theaters to comedy clubs, and so no matter your needs, Harrison's unique style of comedy can help you save the day.
5. Dan Naturman
Dan Naturman was a semifinalist on America's Got Talent season 9. He started performing stand-up comedy while he was in law school. Soon after graduation, Dan realized comedy is his true calling and decided to perform full time.
He is one of the few AGT comedians who charms audiences with a combination of self-deprecation and downright grouchiness.
Thanks to his unique comedy style, he has earned himself a spot on several late night television shows, such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and he was also featured in his own Comedy Central Presents special.
If you are looking for a comedian who tells hilarious jokes about different aspects of his life, then Dan is the guy.
6. Tom Cotter
Tom Cotter is the first comedian who was a finalist on America's Got Talent. His high-energy, rapid-fire style leaves audiences no chances but to laugh non-stop during his performance.
Due to the fact he finished the show in the second place, Tom gained massive recognition in the comedy industry.
However, even before he became famous for appearing on AGT, he won the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the grand prize at The Boston Comedy Festival and was voted "Best Stand-Up" at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival.
Tom was also featured on popular TV shows, such as The Tonight Show, "Last Comic Standing," The Today Show, The Late Late Show or Comedy Central's "Premium Blend."
7. Derek Hughes
Derek is a 'standup magician,' as he calls himself, and at America's Got Talent he showed what it means to deliver a comedy act with a (magic) twist.
So much so he went all the way to the finale.
Derek owes the high level of his skill to his previous work as:
creative contributor to MTV's Room 401
part of the creative team behind the Magic Clerk sketches on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
magic coach for VH1's reality production Celebracadabra.
What solidified his status as an accomplished comedian is the invitation he got for HBO's Comedy Arts Festival. Also, during his time on AGT Season 10, Derek proved he's equally well-versed in both laughs and illusion.
A truly memorable performance of Derek's could be seen during the Semifinals round when Hughes showed another side of his illusionist skillset. He appeared on stage dressed up in pajamas and reading a Humpty Dumpty bedtime story, only to rip the pages apart into tiny bits and then magically make them regain their initial shape.
Derek chose to stray away from the usual sleight-of-hand act and packaged his appearance using original, funny storytelling.
8. Jim Meskimen
Another way comedians can both amuse and amaze audiences is by presenting outstanding impersonation skills.
Jim did exactly that during his time on Season 8 of AGT, whose audience validated his already proven skills in vocal mimicry.
These skills are on full display in Jim's Jimpressions, a 90-minute feast featuring more than 60 celebrities. It's also worth mentioning Jim's abilities have generated viral YouTube videos like 'Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices' or 'Celebrity Alphabet.'
In his AGT quarterfinal act, Jim dared the audience and the judges to pick random celebrities from a list, which he then started to imitate, having everyone roaring with laughter. And tons of applause afterward showing why he is one of the funniest comedians from America's Got Talent.
The right entertainment can make the most significant difference when it comes to the atmosphere which is created during the event and the thoughts your guests will have after it is over.
When everyone is laughing and having a good time, then you know that comedy is a good investment. If you want your event to offer the audience an unforgettable experience, then don't miss the chance to work with these comedians.
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Enjoy Hilarious, Popular Tom Cotter Comedy Videos
October 27, 2017 by Tim Grable
Last updated on June 29th, 2019 at 05:46 pm
When booking your next event, consider stand-up comedy as a way to engage your audience and leave them wanting more. Comedy in any form will keep your audience laughing, but real engagement happens with stand-up and the quick witted humor of Popular Tom Cotter Comedy Videos. Cotter is a talented stand-up comedian who tells one joke after another and never loses his nonstop energy. That energy leaves the audience wanting more, laughing at every joke, and never losing interest. He will have your event packed full of entertainment, the audience rolling with laughter, and he will continue throwing out his style of comedy while keeping a professional demeanor.
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Comedian Tom Cotter grew up in Rhode Island, but he is now a native New Yorker. He impressed the judges on, "America's Got Talent," with his hilarious, rib-aching comedic style. He has also appeared on many talk shows including, "Tonight Show With Jay Leno", "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" and "Last Comic Standing." When he discusses his time on "America's Got Talent," he pokes fun at being runner-up and losing to dogs. Cotter is great with canine humor, making a joke of every breed out there, but in the end, he laughs about losing to what he calls non-humans.
Cotter's style of humor is like no other. No topic exists that he cannot make a joke about. As featured on popular Tom Cotter comedy videos, he even shows that fairy tales are funny as he gives his audience a whole new look at how childhood nursery rhymes are more adult that we initially thought. He sheds light-hearted humor throughout the room, throwing out one nursery rhyme character after another, showing how maybe Stephen King wrote these rhymes. In his videos, Cotter displays the adult view of Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and so many others. He will leave his adult audience with a new view of their childhood friends.
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The best part about Cotter is his ability to transform a one-liner into the best joke you've ever heard. You think he is going one way, but Cotter takes his story into a whole new direction. As shown in popular Tom Cotter comedy videos, he is a refreshing ball of energy for any event. It is entertaining to listen to a comedian who can take any topic and turn it into a hilarious one-liner or story. Plan your next corporate event with Tom Cotter, and leave your audience doubled over with laughter.
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Entertainers from America's Got Talent Party Ideas For Your Event
Last updated on July 4th, 2019 at 03:38 pm
Everyone loves a good party. However, what do people like even more than a good party? America's Got Talent Party Ideas are real unique ones that people will remember forever. It can be hard to find the one right component to transform an ordinary good party into a great one, but one thing that can do the trick is a professional and uniquely talented entertainer. If you're hosting a party and looking for something to make it extra special, then consider booking one of the excellent performers below, each of whom has wowed the judges and audiences of the popular show AGT. These America's Got Talent party ideas could be just what you need to show all your guests a good time and make your event truly amazing.
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There is nothing more hilarious than a grown man doing magic in a shiny green dinosaur suit. That is unless that man also has a tiny dog in a matching bright green dinosaur suit. Piff the Magic Dragon is that man. His hilarious stand-up routine mixed with his skills as a magician gave Neil Patrick Harris cause to press the golden buzzer during his last performance as one of the best America's Got Talent Magic Acts. Piff the Magic Dragon wows his audiences with stunning magic tricks mixed with goofy, hilarious comedy. With his brilliant card tricks, clever one-liners, and unforgettable bright green dragon suit, it is no wonder that he made it onto America's Got Talent and kept the judges in laughter and suspense all along.
There is no wonder that Tom Cotter is considered among the best acts America's Got Talent. He offers hilarious insight into the shortcomings of parents as bad examples, citing the stories and images of which we are all familiar growing up with. His observations connecting these old fairy tales with modern behavioral laws is a funny twist on the old. Tom Cotter is a stand-up comedian who delivers a smart and fast-paced routine with a variety of comedic material. Whether he is recounting his college days or making fun of silly everyday phrases, his sarcastic wit provides a witty perspective on life that keeps his audience laughing all the way loudly through.
Although Bria Kelly is still a teenager, her young career as a singer has already been enough to get her noticed on AGT and The Voice. With a musical style drawing from rock, country, and pop, Bria sings with a strong, authoritative voice, performing covers as well as original songs beautifully.
Joe Castillo unique skills as a sand artist have rightly gotten him to the finals of America's Got Talent. Joe tells stories using sand and canvas, drawing and reshaping sequential pictures in the sand to melodic background music. Joe's original gift is a pleasure to watch and a great performance. Joe Castillo creates art through the use of sand and technology. He uses an integrated light board to create a sand "painting" (which is portrayed on the large screen for the audience). In a tribute to the United States, as the music plays in the background, he transforms the sand image of a soldier into a patriotic picture of the Statue of Liberty as the audience watches in wonder and amazement.
Known as a mentalist/mind reader, Eric Dittleman shocks audiences with his uniquely mystifying abilities. While thoroughly blindfolded with duct tape, he correctly and specifically guesses the content of drawings done by the America's Got Talent judges, leaving everyone to wonder just how he does it. Eric's impressive abilities and quirky humor will surely entertain.
Delivering a powerhouse of sound, Cami Bradley pours her heart out through her music while she is on stage. Her stage presence is comfortable and relaxed as she sings her version of the most popular and recognizable songs. Her background of singing in her church each week has given her the confidence of an absolute true performing star.
The visual appearance of this dance group is an incredible experience. Using light and shadow, Catapult can tell a story through their interactive dance and use of space and light. Their performances are wildly entertaining and mind-boggling at the same time. Audiences are sure to enjoy every second of this group's innovative dance moves and light manipulation techniques.
There is nothing better than sharing the best acts America's Got Talent had on with a group of friends, associates, or group members. Share a good laugh, listen to a beautiful song, be astonished by some magic, or be amazed at some technology-infused art and dance with the people around you. These incredible acts bring people together, increase happiness, and create a fun and playful mood in the room. When it comes to entertaining large groups of people in group gatherings, any one of these incredibly talented performers from best acts America's Got Talent will bring the house down.
If you're looking for a great and unique performer to liven things up at your next party, then look no further than these skilled entertainers, masters of music, art, comedy, magic, and more. From the stage of the popular show to your next event, these America's Got Talent party ideas will bring the entertainment with an excellent performance.
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The Best New York Comedians for Live Events
September 19, 2017 by Tim Grable
Last updated on July 1st, 2019 at 06:41 am
Louis CK says that it is on the stage where comedy is born and where it truly lives. Moreover, it was on the New York comedy stage where the greatest American comics made their names – just some of those names: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Jay Leno, Dave Chappelle. New York is the city where Ray Romano, before he way Ray Romano, did nine shows on one Saturday night. By popular vote, New York City is the greatest city on Earth, so it happens to be no coincidence that New York City is where you will still find the best artists in the United States. Moreover, NY Comedians are no exception. From Ray Romano to Tom Cotter, from Jerry Seinfeld to Ross Bennett, from Chris Rock to Taylor Mason, from Dave Chappelle to Keith Alberstadt – if you're looking for talent, you've found a good place to look.
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Taylor Mason
It is been over two decades since Taylor Mason won the predecessor to America's Got Talent, Star Search, but his star and his talent has yet to fade. Mason continues to bring his skills to ventriloquism and a sharp-witted brand of comedy that allows people of all ages to be entertained and audiences of all kinds to bust a gut laughing. This has allowed him to become one of the best New York comedians and headline gigs for the largest companies like Microsoft, McDonalds, and WalMart.
Keith Alberstadt
Many may know Keith Alberstadt for his frequent appearances on Fox News' Red Eye where his sharp sense of sarcasm makes him the star of any episode he graces. Perhaps his greatest gigs, though, have been performing for American troops serving overseas whom he entertained an everyman brand of humor and witness to great reviews. Armed Forces Entertainment hailed him as "absolutely hilarious."
Ross Bennett
Ross Bennett is known as the smart comic of New York comedians, but his brand of comedy is not pinned down to formulas and punchlines. Rather, he greets his audiences with a conversational banter and witty observations of the world around him. His inventive style has made him a hit with crowds for almost 30 years whom he hooked with his strong comedic timing and high-octane performances.
Tom Cotter built his recent popularity by becoming the runner-up on America's Got Talent and the first AGT comedian to reach that final stage. His ferociously energetic brand of humor found a welcome audience on NBC's hit show, but he didn't rest on his laurels there rolling on toward appearances on The Today Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
New York City remains the mecca of many things, but comedy is one of the highest on that list. The history of comedy ran through the standup stages of the city, and now the newest and hottest New York comedians are making their names known. Anyone looking to book entertainment needs to look no further.
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Choosing the Best Entertainment from America's Got Talent Finalists
September 4, 2017 by Tim Grable
Last updated on July 2nd, 2019 at 05:39 am
The planning and preparation behind your upcoming event or fundraiser can seem like the easiest part when trying to find suitable and entertaining performances. Don't fall short by choosing just any entertainer for your big night! There are a lot of different options to consider when booking quality talent for your event. That is why we've compiled a list of professional entertainers that put on incredible performances guaranteed to bring in big crowds and please all guests!
Whether they had their big break as an America's Got Talent finalists or furthered their success through performing for this top-rated show, these five entertainers are perfect for your next big event! With performances ranging from music to magic, they will create an atmosphere worth sticking around for.
America's Got Talent Finalists for your Next Big Event
Defying social hardship and inspiring people from all over, Drew Lynch makes light of his stutter by keeping his fans entertained with his goofy and light-hearted standup. This Indianapolis native has performed for numerous events but is best known for being an America's Got Talent finalist.
Formerly from the UK, Piff, and his trusty sidekick, Mr. Piffles put on a hilarious performance of comedy and magic. Piff the Magic Dragon has performed two sold-out solo tours along with sporting 12 million hits on YouTube. This knee-slapping duo is sure to leave audiences in side-splitting laughter.
Cami Bradley is a professional singer and talented pianist from Seattle, Washington. She made her public debut as an America's Got Talent finalist and has now created the folk sensation band The Sweeplings. Showing off her sensational pianist skills and beautiful voice, Cami is a definite crowd pleaser for any event.
Tom Cotter was the first ever comedian to make it to the final round of America's Got Talent and since then succeeded in expanding his audience. He has performed on shows like NBC's "Last Comic Standing", The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Comedy Central Special "Comedy Central Presents… Tom Cotter". His hilariously witty standup is sure to have guests falling out of their seats and laughing all the way home!
This creative performer puts on a one-of-a-kind show with his popularly known sand art. Joe Castillo captivates audiences with his unique ability to transform sand into stories. This brilliant and creative artist has performed for some corporate events, professional events, and even royalty! Guests will not be able to look away from this sensational show!
Choosing the right performer for your event is a surefire way to create an appealing and memorable event for your guests. Create a lively and entertaining evening by booking one of these incredible performances for your next big event! It is guaranteed to set your event or fundraiser apart from all of the rest.
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童子撒母耳在以利面前侍奉耶和华。当那些日子,耶和华的言语稀少,不常有默示。 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions.
一日,以利睡卧在自己的地方。他眼目昏花,看不分明。 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place.
神的灯在 神耶和华殿内约柜那里,还没有熄灭,撒母耳已经睡了。 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was.
耶和华呼唤撒母耳。撒母耳说:"我在这里!" Then the LORD called Samuel. Samuel answered, "Here I am."
就跑到以利那里,说:"你呼唤我,我在这里。"以利回答说:"我没有呼唤你,你去睡吧!"他就去睡了。 And he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." But Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." So he went and lay down.
耶和华又呼唤撒母耳。撒母耳起来,到以利那里,说:"你呼唤我,我在这里。"以利回答说:"我的儿,我没有呼唤你,你去睡吧!" Again the LORD called, "Samuel!" And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." "My son," Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down."
那时撒母耳还未认识耶和华,也未得耶和华的默示。 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
耶和华第三次呼唤撒母耳。撒母耳起来,到以利那里,说:"你又呼唤我,我在这里。"以利才明白是耶和华呼唤童子。 The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy.
因此,以利对撒母耳说:"你仍去睡吧!若再呼唤你,你就说:'耶和华啊,请说,仆人敬听!'"撒母耳就去仍睡在原处。 So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, 'Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
耶和华又来站着,像前三次呼唤说:"撒母耳啊!撒母耳啊!"撒母耳回答说:"请说,仆人敬听!" The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
耶和华对撒母耳说:"我在以色列中必行一件事,叫听见的人都必耳鸣。 And the LORD said to Samuel: "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears of it tingle.
我指着以利家所说的话,到了时候,我必始终应验在以利身上。 At that time I will carry out against Eli everything I spoke against his family--from beginning to end.
我曾告诉他必永远降罚与他的家,因他知道儿子作孽,自招咒诅,却不禁止他们。 For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons made themselves contemptible, and he failed to restrain them.
所以我向以利家起誓说:'以利家的罪孽,虽献祭奉礼物,永不能得赎去。'" Therefore, I swore to the house of Eli, 'The guilt of Eli's house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.'"
以利呼唤撒母耳说:"我儿撒母耳啊!"撒母耳回答说:"我在这里。" but Eli called him and said, "Samuel, my son." Samuel answered, "Here I am."
以利说:"耶和华对你说什么,你不要向我隐瞒;你若将 神对你所说的隐瞒一句,愿他重重地降罚与你。" "What was it he said to you?" Eli asked. "Do not hide it from me. May God deal with you, be it ever so severely, if you hide from me anything he told you."
撒母耳就把一切话都告诉了以利,并没有隐瞒。以利说:"这是出于耶和华,愿他凭自己的意旨而行。" So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. Then Eli said, "He is the LORD; let him do what is good in his eyes."
撒母耳长大了,耶和华与他同在,使他所说的话,一句都不落空。 The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.
从但到别是巴所有的以色列人,都知道耶和华立撒母耳为先知。 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba recognized that Samuel was attested as a prophet of the LORD.
耶和华又在示罗显现,因为耶和华将自己的话默示撒母耳,撒母耳就把这话传遍以色列地。 The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word.


Israeli institutions seek to obtain the benefits of the international legal order while refusing to accept the corresponding burdens and obligations.
The Military Courts in Judea and Samaria (hereinafter: 'The Military Courts') were established in accordance with international law, and have jurisdiction to hear ordinary criminal cases and cases involving security offenses.
This statement is significant because the only provision of international law that authorizes the prosecution of civilians in military courts is the Fourth Geneva Convention (the Convention). Under Article 64 of the Convention the penal laws of the occupied territory should remain in force, but may be temporarily suspended and replaced with military law in cases of security or in order to facilitate the application of the Convention.
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.. And here is the xaml being used.
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A: This would appear to be an issue with Silverlight 4 in that the default style key is not set to the typeof(ChildWindow).
Either inherit your own class from "ChildWindow" and in the constructor set the following:
DefaultStyleKey = typeof(MyChildWindow);
Or alternatively use an explicit style by creating a "key" and applying that style key on the childwindow control.

A: Color="{StaticResource ExpressionBottomGradientBrush2}"

please note that if ExpressionBottomGradientBrush2 is defined as a System.Windows.Media.SolidColorBrush, you can't set it to System.Windows.Media.Color.
If you have any errors in your child window's style, it just won't apply, I guess that's the reason you can't see it. :)

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I'm just catching up after a few weeks in the Punta Cana sunshine. The resort where we were staying had excellent wifi everywhere so there was no escaping the relentless news cycle, especially in my home province of Ontario where the Progressive Conservative party elected Doug Ford as their new leader.
Shifting the focus back to Saskatchewan, Advisor.ca reports that there will be no longer be a provincial sales tax on agriculture, life and health insurance premiums. Premier Scott Moe pledged to bring in the exemption during the recent Saskatchewan Party leadership race. He said in a statement that the government is committed to helping families and small businesses. He added it will not impact the government's three-year plan to balance the budget by 2020. The exemption covers premiums for crop, livestock and hail, as well as individual and group life and health insurance. It is retroactive to Aug. 1, 2017, the same day the province started adding the 6% PST to insurance premiums.
Boomer & Echo's Robb Engen did the math on investment fees and he says the results weren't pretty. Readers who shared their portfolio details with him revealed accounts loaded with deferred sales charges (DSCs), management expense ratios (MERs) in the high 2% range and funds overlapping the same sectors and regions. Portfolios filled with segregated funds were the biggest offenders. Saskatchewan Pension Plan offers professional fund management for 1% per year on average.
If you are planning foreign travel in the near future, Rob Carrick's Globe and Mail article One bank dings clients who travel, while another lightens the load is a must read. He notes that Scotiabank recently introduced a strong new travel reward credit card that doesn't charge the usual 2.5% fee on foreign currency conversions. In contrast, TD has been advising account holders that effective May 1, it will raise the foreign-currency conversion fee on ATM withdrawals and debit transactions outside Canada to 3.5% from 2.5%.
On Money After Graduation, Bridget Casey offers tips on how to hustle as a new parent. As a self-employed individual she didn't qualify for government-sponsored leave which means she had to self-fund her own maternity leave. She has managed to get her baby on a schedule (the EASY Baby Schedule, if you've heard of it), and she says her days of procrastination are gone. She has also stopped working for free for "exposure" or attending events to "network." Finally, she has hired a part-time nanny.
Alan Whitton aka BIGCAJUNMAN started the Canadian Personal Finance Blog 13 years ago and he says he is still financially crazy. He believes debt is a bad thing, he doesn't buy individual stocks and thinks pay day loans are the devil's work (all of which sound pretty sane to me). He links to previous blogs he likes to re-read and enjoy plus blogs he has posted that have received the most views. Take a look here. No doubt you will find some interesting reads.
Well, one more week and RRSP season will be over for another year. But that doesn't mean you should forget about contributing to your retirement savings plans including SPP for another 12 months.
In the three+ years savewithspp.com has been up and running, we have posted many blogs about the importance of paying yourself first and the mechanics of retirement saving in Saskatchewan Pension Plan, RRSPs or TFSAs.
Here are some of my favourites you can take a look at again to refresh your memory.
Can my spouse join SPP?
Why transfer RRSP funds to SPP?
What if I move away from Saskatchewan?
How do I know my SPP money is in good hands?
A couple of travel-related stories caught my eye this week.
RewardsCanada offers 5 Tips to Avoid or Mitigate Fuel Surcharges on Award Tickets. Did you know that Air Canada partners like United, Air China, Brussels Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian, EVA Air, Scandinavian, Singapore, Swiss and Turkish Airways have much lower fuel surcharges?
3 Ways to Get Cheap Accommodation When Travelling is featured on When Life Gives You Lemons Add Vodka. Couchsurfiing, housesitting, AirBnB and tents are all possible (if not always practical) options.
If you have a spring or summer wedding on the horizon, find out Why a marriage contract may be right for you. It may not sound romantic, but drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement with your future spouse could save you a lot of grief later on, particularly if both of you are bringing significant assets into a second marriage.
In Retirement do's and don'ts on the Canadian Personal Finance Blog, Big Cajun Man says make sure you have enough money to retire on, because if you don't, you aren't retired, you are destitute. To avoid that undesirable outcome, he recommends taking care of your health, not supporting your adult children and clearing your debts before you retire.
And finally, Krystal Lee has introduced us to her brand of frugality on Give me back my five bucks. But when it comes to fitness, she finally shelled out $100 for the Fitbit Flex and posted a review of the fitness tracking device. She likes the iPhone app, the sleep tracker and the silent alarm. She also says it is easy to use and set up. But she finds the step count to be inaccurate at times and says the calorie counter is a bit annoying.


Kyle Kuzma broke out of a scoring slump at just the right time, missing one shot while scoring 23 points to help lift No. 12 Utah to an 80-72 win over USC Thursday night in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals.
Box score and play-by-play from game seven of the 2016 Pac-12 Men's Basktball Tournament featuring Utah and USC.
Pac-12 Networks' Ashley Adamson talks with Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak after his team's 80-72 win over USC in the 2016 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas.
USC head coach Andy Enfield says he thinks USC has turned multiple proverbial corners this season, notching 21 wins through the end of the Trojans' Pac-12 Tournament run Thursday in Las Vegas.
Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak gives a postgame locker room speech after his team's 80-72 victory over USC in the 2016 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament Thursday in Las Vegas.
USC takes on Utah in Men's Basketball. Tune in on Pac-12 Network, Pac-12 Los Angeles and Pac-12 Mountain at 6:00pm on March 10, 2016. Live Stream on pac-12.com or the Pac-12 Now app. Tickets info may be found here.


There are so many sessions at MAX, it can be hard to choose which ones to add to your schedule. We'll be featuring a few in each track in the coming weeks to help get you started. First off is our Creative Careers track -- these sessions cover everything from thought leadership, working with and building strong creative teams, growing your personal brand and fueling your passion projects.
2018 MAX Sneaks Host announce.
VanityFair.com recently called her "the funniest woman alive." She starred in Girls Trip recently debuted her own comedy special on Showtime. We're excited to announce that Tiffany Haddish will bring her comic genius to the stage at MAX as our 2018 Sneaks host!
Not familiar with Sneaks? These happen on Day 2 at MAX — this is where you get to look behind the curtain of what our engineers and product teams are working on. See what's coming down the pipeline, and what may — or may not — make it into the products you live in every day.
Join in the fun by registering for MAX 2018. We'll see you in LA!


Tribal populations dependent on natural resources are among the most climate-sensitive communities. Climate change impacts threaten tribal First Foods resources, culture and ways of life and tribal treaty rights.
Considerable efforts have been made in the Columbia Basin to develop strategies to protect and restore populations of salmon, Pacific lamprey and other imperiled coldwater fish, but most of these efforts have generally not addressed climate change. Climate change is expected to significantly alter the ecology and economy of the Pacific Northwest during the 21st century. Rising air temperatures are expected to decrease snowfall and increase rainfall during the winter months, leading to shifts in the timing and quantity of runoff, including increased flooding during the winter when water is already in ample supply, and decreased flows during the summer when water demands are high.
Water quality will also be impacted, including increased sediment delivery from winter storms and higher summer water temperatures. Salmon and Pacific lamprey will be particularly susceptible to these changes to water quantity and quality because they rely on freshwater rivers and streams as spawning and rearing habitat and as migration corridors. Their survival is already imperiled by an accumulation of other detrimental synergistic factors such as an increase in aquatic contaminants.
Increased insect outbreaks, wildfires and changing species composition in forest and upland areas are other expected effects, posing challenges for adequate ecosystem health. These changes will have significant impacts on freshwater fisheries, hydropower production and the water supply for agriculture and municipal uses.
During the past fifty years, the Columba Basin tribes have made incredible strides in the federal courts toward protection of environmental/cultural resources. There are more and more opportunities for the tribes to participate and integrate traditional knowledge in regional forums addressing climate change issues with the state, federal and local agencies and to make tribal concerns a major focus based on these precedents.


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Pour fats, oils and grease from cooking down the kitchen sink drain or garbage disposal.
Use the toilet as a wastebasket for garbage or chemicals. These items can kill beneficial bacteria used for sewage treatment.
Put produce stickers down the drain.
Place food scraps in the garbage for disposal with solid waste or start a compost pile.
Place a wastebasket in the bathroom to dispose of solid waste. Disposable diapers and personal hygiene products do not belong in the sewer system.
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Fan Forum > TV Shows - Past > Roswell > Roswell | TPBM #3 - TPBM Thinks Milton Was Great?
TPBM watched a movie this week?
Yes! Hunger Games & Mockingjay Part 1.
TPBM is excited for the Mockingjay Part 2?
TPBM is going to see me later at the movies?
Yeah! Probably one more time in theatres.
TPBM will do the same?
Yes and I actually loved it more the second time.
TPBM is exercising during winter?
Yes, I already got fatter since last week when I ate all the food in my parent's house!
TPBM is done christmas shopping?
TPBM prefers cats or dogs?
TPBM is their bday today!!
TPBM went to my birthday party?
TPBM is eating a ton of food this month?
TPBM will watch The 100 season 3?


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Stories by student-journalists in COMM 1610, Introduction to News Writing
Chelsea Ratcliff Bush
Sheena McFarland
Ben Whisenant
Professor Kimberley Mangun
Professor (Lecturer) Ben Whisenant
Megan Cullinan
Allison Blumling
Andrew Becker
Professor Glen Feighery
Amanda Friz
Jennie Nicholls-Smith
Floyd Norris Can Save the Economy
Posted on December 5, 2011 by comm3660
Story by Marquis Newman
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Floyd Norris, the chief financial correspondent for The New York Times, discussed that concessions, such as another stimulus and extending low interest rates on mortgages, need to be done to help the U.S. economy. These concessions could help get the U.S. economy out of flux.
In the midst of a presidential election, Republicans and Democrats are debating and arguing about the economy, whose fault it is that the U.S. economy is bad and what can be done to fix the economy. Norris has many valid points on the subject and joked that maybe President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor should read one or two of his columns.
Many Republicans believe that a stimulus does not work. "There are a lot of references to Obama's failed stimulus plan," said Norris. He joked that the national government not trying another round of stimulus is similar to a student who studies for a test, but does poorly and says "Well there is obviously no point in studying." Norris said the government should try another stimulus and maybe it could be a short term alternative, until politicians can figure out a long term solution.
Extending the benefits of low interest rates on mortgages is something that Norris said he believes will benefit the economy and will help people who really need the low interest rates.
"Many people can't refinance," according to Norris, who argued that letting somebody re-borrow money at a lower interest rate does not increase the credit risk, but might actually let people pay the debts they owe when they wouldn't have been able to before.
"Credit gets you places," said Laurie Carlson, a student at the University of Utah who attended the event. If decreasing the requirements to get a lower interest rate on a mortgage doesn't increase risk and helps out the homeowner's credit, then banks should look to initiate this.
There are many people to blame for America's financial crisis.
"We used to take for granted that the government should try to improve the economy and that there were things it could do," said Norris. The Great Depression, which the recent recession has often been compared to, is used as the model for how to get out of a depression. Economists learned a great deal about how to get out of a recession during that time, but according to Norris, "I think the fact that we never reached a consensus on that [how the Great Depression started], is what went wrong recently."
Many of the guests who attended the talk believed that Norris's ideas were excellent and wondered why some of them haven't already been implemented.
"I wish he could make a bigger difference" said Lauron Bailey, a guest of the event. Another student who was at the event, Sean Gustafson said "He got me to think….this was definitely something that could spark."
The event ended with Norris answering questions from curious attendees and giving advice to struggling homeowners and job seekers. As some of Norris's views gain popularity around the financial community, maybe eyes at the nation's capital will begin to take notice of some of the ideas that Norris has.
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The successful rebuilding of several West Coast groundfish stocks that declined precipitously nearly three decades ago is now opening the way for increasing recreational and commercial fishing opportunities for many of the West Coast's most delicious and nutritious fish species.
NOAA Fisheries' West Coast Region published a new rule this week that increases catch limits and eases fishing restrictions for many West Coast groundfish, including rockfish, such as Pacific Ocean perch; flatfish, such as petrale sole; and roundfish, such as Pacific cod and sablefish. Groundfish represent one of the West Coast's most important recreational and commercial fisheries, earning some $140 million annually for commercial fishermen who catch them with a variety of gear, including trawls, longlines, pots (traps), and baited hooks.
Through careful science-based management and collaboration among fishermen, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, tribes, West Coast states, and NOAA Fisheries, many stocks, including canary rockfish, bocaccio, darkblotched rockfish, and Pacific Ocean perch, rebounded faster than expected and are now fully rebuilt. Research and stock assessments by NOAA Fisheries' Northwest and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers documented the resurgence, opening the way for more harvest opportunities. Others, such as cowcod and yelloweye rockfish, have been found to be rebuilding much faster than anticipated.


Primary care is the term for the health services by providers who act as the principal point of consultation forpatients within a health care system. Such a professional can be a primary care physician, such as a general practitioner or family physician, or depending on the locality, health system organization, and patient's discretion, they may see a pharmacist, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, a nurse (such as in the United Kingdom), aclinical officer (such as in parts of Africa), or an Ayurvedic or other traditional medicine professional (such as in parts of Asia). Depending on the nature of the health condition, patients may then be referred for secondary or tertiary care.
The World Health Organization attributes the provision of essential primary care as an integral component of an inclusive primary health care strategy. Primary care involves the widest scope of health care, including all ages of patients, patients of all socioeconomic and geographic origins, patients seeking to maintain optimal health, and patients with all manner of acute and chronic physical, mental and social health issues, including multiple chronic diseases. Consequently, a primary care practitioner must possess a wide breadth of knowledge in many areas.Continuity is a key characteristic of primary care, as patients usually prefer to consult the same practitioner for routine check-ups and preventive care, health education, and every time they require an initial consultation about a new health problem. Collaboration among providers is a desirable characteristic of primary care.
The International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) is a standardized tool for understanding and analyzing information on interventions in primary care by the reason for the patient visit. Common chronic illnesses usually treated in primary care may include, for example: hypertension, angina, diabetes, asthma, COPD, depression andanxiety, back pain, arthritis or thyroid dysfunction. Primary care also includes many basic maternal and child health care services, such as family planning services and vaccinations.
In context of global population ageing, with increasing numbers of older adults at greater risk of chonic non-communicable diseases, rapidly increasing demand for primary care services is expected around the world, in both developed and developing countries.