10. Three’s Company. Premiered in the 1970s when the show’s content was considered shocking. A guy who lived with two girls was taboo. Very much taboo.

The Dick Van Dyke Show. Who hasn’t heard of this show? And for those fortunate enough to watch it in it’s prime. It is well deserving of it’s position in this list.

Eight. Arrested Development. Ron Howard was this cable tv show’s creator. Based on the daily lives of the very funny Bluth family who lost their family business due to corruption..

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Hilarious show with very entertaining characters and interesting stories. The plotlines of this show are much deeper than most comedies out there.

I Love Lucy. This very funny show has been showing on the air since 1951. Obviously, re-runs but still funny even in today’s standards. This show has many die-hard fans proven by the I Love Lucy conventions every year.

Curb Your Enthusiasm. If profane language offends you, do not watch this show. Otherwise, very entertaining sitcom from the creator of Seinfeld. Talk about successful.

Four. The Simpsons. Yes, it’s a cartoon. But a cartoon that has been making us all laugh for 20 odd years.

3. All In The Family. Ground breaking stuff in this hilarious sitcom. Not your typical kind of humor but you’ll laugh just the same.

Two. Seinfeld. Always classified as the funniest sitcom of all time, even though it was often called “The show about nothing.” It was not only consistently funny, they knew when to end it. Seinfeld went out with a bang. For those who have watched the entire series, you will note that the show began and ended with the same sentence.

The Honeymooners. How funny can 4 characters in a kitchen be? Apparently, very funny. Insanely funny in fact and this show is still being aired on television for that very fact.

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The music business goes in cycles and that means that what was once old is now new again. There are various triggers that can cause a resurgence of certain types of music and the fans of the resurging music always take the opportunity to show their pride in their favorite forms of music by bringing out the t-shirts they used to wear that show their favorite bands.

Initially it appeared that hip hop would remain the favorite genre for the coming generations; yet beneath the rhymes and beats was the sound of vintage groups, which hip hop stylists sampled and integrated. Young folks hearing hip hop music were for a long while clueless that they were really hearing riffs by Aerosmith or samples of Journey tunes. That is, until the launch of video games like Guitar Hero.

Games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band depended on vintage classic rock as their background music; all at once young people could identify the makers of this sound, introducing them to a new music genre termed “classic” rock, which they fell for right off the bat.

It was not long before the video game companies started offering more songs for kids to buy and add to their Guitar Hero catalog and, for the most part, these were classic rock songs. The parents saw this and started breaking out their vintage rock t-shirts to wear because their kids now found classic rock to be appealing just like the parents did when they were younger. The kids saw the parents wearing vintage rock t-shirts, they saw the characters on the Guitar Hero video game wearing them, and they decided they wanted them to.

A band’s t-shirts and older music often starts selling well again when that band releases a new record. The sudden climb in vintage rock t-shirts sales is like multiplying that concept by the number of rock bands available. All of a sudden t-shirts and CD’s were selling like crazy again when those video games brought back all that guitar based classic rock.

The younger generation brings back those things that their parents held dear when they were younger. Bands from 20 or 30 years ago have become favorites again, of even the younger generation, due to the popularity of the game Guitar Hero. Youths are purchasing music but also are getting back into vinyl so records are making a resurgence too.

What a welcome surprise to find music similarities bringing children and parents together! Now that video games are bringing back classic rock and some vintage rock clothing, parents are rethinking the fact that they thought for a long time those video games were bringing down their generation of children.

While it is doubtful that hip hop will go away completely, it’s remarkable to see the very kids that were sporting DMX t-shirts today putting on vintage rock t-shirts while they play classic rock on their music players. Games such as Guitar Hero are a quintessential example of how one generation’s idols can reemerge with the cultural vehicles of the next generation. It’s difficult to guess how classic rock will become familiar to the next generations, however presumably someone will discover how to re-introduce vintage rock t-shirts yet again.

Most businesses and organizations hire a keynote speaker to deliver a fresh view point. Their purpose is to encourage a sense of team work and breathe new life into a business. You can find a keynote speaker for just about every type of field such as sales, health, business management, information technology, and so much more.

A keynote speaker tends to be an expert in the area that he or she is giving a presentation. They deliver presentations designed to motivate people to look at situations in a new and different light. They also reveal different methods of increasing profitability. The goal of a presentation is to stimulate new thought and creativity.

Before enlisting the services of a keynote speaker, you have to make sure that the session will coincide with a companys needs and values. The following list outlines a number of considerations to be aware of before hiring a keynote speaker.

1) Consider why you are hiring a speaker. Some reasons why companies and organisations arrange for speaking events include: motivate, educate, entertain, promote an organisation, change unwanted behavior, and much more.

2) Consider what type of presentation you want delivered. Two forms of presentations include addressing an audience and holding a workshop. You need to have an idea of what you want viewers to learn from the experience. A speaker who does not tap into the particular issues and concerns of the viewers will not be successful. The speaker should have experience and have an understanding of the particular business or organisation. A good speaker will encourage questions and ideas as well ask for feedback. You want the viewers to be engaged. For instance, a morning address is usually more energizing.

3) Ask if any tools such as overhead projectors or power point presentation will be used. If too much time is spent using these types of tools, the viewers may get bored and tune out. A balance between using presentation devices and speaking directly to the audience is more beneficial.

4) Prior to the event, talk to the speaker about your company and audience. Explain what you are hoping to achieve from the presentation. Provide details about the room, the number of people attending, and the introduction of the speaker. Be sure to let your speaker know what you expect in a presentation. Ask if they follow a philosophy or guideline that incorporates entertainment and professionalism.

5) Make sure the information that is going to be presented is current. Old or out dated information is useless for a business. You also do not want the speaker to sound like a salesperson. Quality speakers will have proof of their expertise. This can be in the form of books, audiotapes or CDs, articles or stories in newspaper columns, magazines, business journals, and appearances on the radio or television.

6) If you have hired previous speakers, consider which ones were successful. Think about what your viewers liked about the presentation. You can even ask viewers what they liked best about a particular speaker.

7) Asking for references is a great way to find out if a speaker is good.
Think about your viewers needs. Make sure the speaker will appeal to the audience. For instance, consider such aspects as age and gender. An audience that consists of only women may relate better to a female speaker.

9) After the event, ask viewers for feedback so you can determine if it was a productive session. This will allow you to improve future presentations. You should also discuss the event with the speaker to see if any improvements are needed.

Keynote speakers can be an asset to any company and organisation. Asking the right questions and imparting your vision will result in an educational, entertaining, and memorable event.

Who would think that a bunch of flowers would cause a lot of trouble? Unfortunately, that’s what happened to a man who sent some flowers to his girlfriend.

Leroy Greer, a car salesman from Texas, called 1-800-Flowers and asked them to send a dozen long-stemmed red roses to his girlfriend with a note that read, “Just wanted to say I love you and you mean the world to me.” He asked the company to keep his purchase private.

It was a sweet thing to do. The flowers were delivered as promised and 1-800-Flowers sent Greer a thank you note out of courtesy.

But Greer happens to be married and the note was read by his wife. She phoned the company who gave her a copy of the receipt from Leroy’s secret purchase. When she learned Greer had a girlfriend, things got crazy.

“The couple was already going through what Greer’s attorney described as an amicable divorce. After learning of the affair, Greer’s wife asked for a $300,000 divorce settlement in addition to child support, said Kennitra Foote, Greer’s attorney,” according to Scott Michels of ABC News.

“That thank-you note is going to cost him money,” Foote said.

In retaliation, Greer sued 1-800 Flowers for $1 million for breach of contract and deceptive practices. He claims that the company violated its privacy policy by sharing his personal information with a “third party.”

“This is not a moral issue. The issue is, is 1-800-Flowers in the business of causing divorce or are they in the business of sending flowers and sticking to their privacy policy?” Foote said.

“In fairness to poor Leroy, 1-800-Flowers does appear to have made a mistake. He explicitly asked them not to send anything to his home, and they assured him that wouldn’t happen. If his account is accurate, they proffered a service – discretely delivering flowers – and they failed to deliver,” added Noah Oppenheim of MSNBC.

No one knows what happened afterwards or if the case prospered. But this story should serve as a warning to two-timing romantic husbands.

In 1961 Scottish shepherd William Ross found a white cat with unusual, closed down ears at a neighbor’s farm about Coupar Angus in the Tayside Region of Scotland. Realizing the uniqueness of these cat’s ‘lop’ ears, he took around and found that the feline was a barn cat of no particular descent. Called Suzie, the cat belonged to Ross’s neighbors, the McRaes.

Ross learned that Susie’s mother was a straight-eared white cat. Her father was unknown, and so it was unclear whether Susie was the 1st of her kind, or whether the closed down ears had simply never been noticed earlier. Susie’s blood brother was also a Fold, just he wandered outside, never to be seen again.

Ross and Mary were enchanted by the feline and while Susie produced 2 closed down ear kitties a year later, they got one, a white beauty like her mother whom they named Snooks.

The Rosses began a breeding program and proceeded to investigate establishing a new breed by attending cat shows and talking with breeders. At this time, they called the breed ‘lop-eared’, after the rabbit variety.

In 1966 the Rosses started registering their cats with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy and, along with other enthusiasts, started the long process of achieving acceptance for their folded friends. By the end of the decade the breed was renamed the Scottish Fold.

In the early 1970s, but, the GCCF stopped registering Folds because of concerns about ear disorders such as contagion, mites, and hearing problems. To continue in the show ring, the Scottish Fold had to give up its kilts and bagpipes and move to America.

Folds were first introduced to the United States in 1970 when three of Snook’s kittens were sent to Dr. Neil Todd at the Carnivore Genetics Research Center in Massachusetts, who was researching spontaneous mutations. He eventually abandoned his research, but located homes for his Folds. One of his cats found his way to Salle Wolfe Peters in Pennsylvania, who is chiefly responsible for developing the breed in the United States. Other Folds were later imported to the United States. All genuine Scottish Folds can be traced back to Susie’s line.

The Scottish Fold was accepted for CFA registration in 1973; in 1978 it received Championship status. In an amazingly short period, the Fold earned acceptance in all the cat associations and a place in the U.S. cat fancy’s top ten most popular breeds.

The long haired version of the breed was not officially recognized until the mid-1980s, although longhair kittens have been cropping up in the Scottish Fold litters since the genesis of the breed. Susie may have carried the long hair gene, being a barn cat of uncertain origin. The use of Persians in early crosses also helped to establish the longhair gene. CFA, CCA, ACFA, NCFA, ACA, CFF, AACE, UFO, and TICA have accepted the Scottish Fold Longhair for Championship.

The Scottish Fold Longhair is known by four different monikers, depending on the association and area you live in. ACFA, AACE, and UFO refer to the breed as the Highland Fold. TICA, NCFA, ACA, CCA, and CFA call the breed the Scottish Fold Longhair, and CFF refers to the breed as the Longhair Fold. Canadian breeders also call them the Coupari.