MERRILL LYNCH TO SERVE AS SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL ARTEMIS MEDICAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (August 27, 2014) – Artemis Medial Society announced today that Merrill Lynch has agreed to serve as the exclusive financial services sponsor of its inaugural conference in Dallas, Texas.  The conference will take place September 26 to 28, 2014 at the Westin Galleria Dallas hotel.  For the full conference itinerary visithttp://bit.ly/1tLXqLt.

“We are very excited that Merrill Lynch has agreed to become the exclusive financial services sponsor of our inaugural conference,” said Dr. Myiesha Taylor, President, Artemis Medical Society.  “They bring the trust, expertise and solutions our members are seeking in a financial services provider.  It is an honor to have their support for our inaugural conference.”

“We are delighted to sponsor this organization as part of our commitment to women, to diversity and to serving the needs of the medical profession,” said Jeff Markham, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Greater Texas Market Executive.  “Physicians are a vital part of the communities in which we do business, and we are proud to be among this organization’s strongest supporters.”

“Merrill Lynch’s sponsorship demonstrates how non-profit organizations and corporations can work together to bring positive change to our society,” said Dr. Donna Hamilton, Vice President for Communications, Artemis Medical Society.  “Our membership greatly appreciates that Merrill Lynch was willing to learn about our organization, members and mission.  Having their support of Artemis’ inaugural conference will allow us to continue to work together in creating greater physician diversity that our society needs.”

Artemis Medical Society helps promote an environment in medicine where women of color from around the world can come together to support and learn from each other across all medical specialties. Since their formation they have worked diligently to create a supportive environment by fostering a strong sense of community among their membership. Artemis Medical Society believes women physicians of color are a vital part of an effective physician workforce that is responsive to, and aims to deliver quality healthcare to our increasingly diverse communities. Through mentoring, networking and advocacy, the organization is providing the foundation necessary to create a diverse physician workforce vital to our rapidly changing society.

Sen. McCain reveals his true plan to fight ISIS.

Sen. McCain reveals his true plan to fight ISIS.

By George Cook

From time to time we here at AAR get lucky and get interviews with top government officials. Today through sheer subterfuge and outright lying I was able to get an interview with none other than war hero and war hawk Sen. John McCain. This wasn't easy. I only gained access because I claimed I was from Fox News. McCain and an aide were dubious about my claim because I'm black. That was until I told them I was Ben Carson. They were silent for a moment and then agreed to an interview after McCain made a comment about us all not looking alike. Below is my interview with Sen McCain and his surprising plan to fight ISIS.

AAR (George Cook) (That's me!): Thank you for granting me this interview Senator McCain.

McCain: Oh no problem, I love helping you people.

(Pause as aide whispers something in McCain's ear. McCain gives me a shocked look.)

McCain: Oh my Mr. Carson I am so sorry I didn't mean to say you people.

AAR: It's okay I work at Fox and hear a lot worse. Can we continue?

(Senator McCain nods.)

AAR: Senator you have been very vocal about putting soldiers on the ground and attacking ISIS. Do you really want to do that?

McCain: I want ISIS destroyed, dead, annhilated , terminated, vaporized, eviscerated and all kinds of f*cked up!

AAR: That's great sir but how do you plan on doing that? Even some of your fellow republicans are against putting boots on the ground and admit that air strikes have limited capabilities. When being honest your colleagues admit that real options that can hurt ISIS are limited.

(McCain makes a smile that scares me and begins to rub his hands together.)

McCain: We don't need to put soldiers on the ground. We just need to put one man on the ground.

AAR: Who Rambo?

McCain: What do you think I am crazy? Rambo is not real.

AAR: Then who sir?

McCain: Captain America!

AAR: What the f*ck did you just say?

McCain: You heard me Captain f*cking America. We drop him in he kicks some ISIS ass, problem solved.

AAR: Senator, Cap is not real. Even if he was he can't beat a small army.

McCain: Bullsh*t did you see Winter Soldier? He beat like twenty guys in an elevator!

(The aide again whispers in McCain's ear.)

McCain: I have to go, it's nap time.

AAR: Oh please don't let me stand in the way of your nap time.

McCain: Thank you Mr. Carson

THE END

DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of the Internet I feel posting this disclaimer is needed. This is obviously satire and I did not actually interview Sen. McCain. I sure as hell don't work for Fox News. That should cover everything. George L. Cook III

Racist clown fired from fair for calling woman a nappy head.

I swear I'm not making this up. A clown in a dunk tank at a fair in Memphis decided that it would be okay to call a black woman a nappy head and make other insensitive comments. He was of course fired but for a country where conservatives believe that there is no racism what does it say when even clowns feel it's alright to publicly vent their racist feelings?

Black author interview with Troi Fields author of Wife Tales

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Troi Fields: I am a single mother of 3 who's an avid football fan....my favorite player, my sons!!! I absolutely love the written word and have been a lover of literature since I was a young girl...the classics are my favorites! I am currently one of the King Publishing Group family of writers.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Troi Fields: I have always loved writing and used it to express my feeling and thoughts. I was actually working as a freelance editor and someone notice the skill I had filling in the "holes" in some of the stories. I was asked if I would ever be interested in coming from behind the scenes and writing a book for myself and so I did. It was that small nudge from a friend.

AAR: What is your latest title?

Troi Fields: My lastest release is Wife Tales Episode 3. It is the third installment in a series of six.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Troi Fields: The Wife Tales series centers around five ladies in the South Florida area and deals with the everyday things they go through in there marriages, friends and careers. It deals with how they relate to each other and the world around them. There is lots of drama and suspense but there is also a lot of real life issues that are brought to the forefront such as divorce, separation, the consequences of "shacking" for a long period of time, secrets, infidelities, etc.

AAR:Who is your favorite character in the book?

Troi Fields: I don't have one favorite in the book. I have found that the more I write, the more I see of myself in each of the women in some way, shape, form or fashion, but if I had to say one character I would choose Bailey. She is the sassy, no nonsense mother who is fighting for her family, her love, and the right to be cherished in her relationship.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Troi Fields: The series is available in e-book format on Amazon.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing?

Troi Fields: That since I started this journey I have had some fans that have supported me beyond anything that I could have hoped for or imaged. I so appreciate their support, encouragement and friendship! They are the reason why I pick my laptop and write some days!

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Killer of Renisha McBride sentenced to 15-30 years in prison

[SOURCE] The Dearborn Heights homeowner convicted last month for shooting 19-year-old Renisha McBride to death last fall was sentenced Wednesday to 15 to 30 years on a second-degree murder charge.

Theodore Wafer, 55, was convicted Aug. 7 by a Wayne County jury on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the killing of McBride.

Wafer also received seven to 15 years on the manslaughter charge and a mandatory two-year consecutive sentence on the felony firearm charge, meaning he'll serve at least 17 years in prison.

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office asked for a minimum of 17 years in prison. Wayne County Circuit Judge Dana Hathaway, who presided over the trial, announced Wafer’s sentencing at a hearing that included courtroom comments from McBride’s sister.