Stand-up comedy requires a unique set of talents. The comedian has to be part actor, part motivational speaker, part minister, and 100% funny.   The performer's facial expressions, voice inflections, and body language all determine if the audience buys into their routine or if they find the speaker offensive and arrogant.   There have been many funny men and women I have enjoyed over the years. Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, and Rodney Dangerfield, just to name a few.   Back in 1987, I had the...

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Books become classics for a variety of reasons. For this article, I have chosen three classics that today are often overlooked because they were written long ago. Even though the language and wording may be from a historical period, they stand the test of time because they were well written and discuss human behavior and the challenges of mankind. They are timeless lessons we should never forget. So, without further ado… The Jungle — Upton Sinclair This 1905 novel began life as an exposé of...