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The former is a fairly common one--the first time I encountered one was on one of those tours of Key West: There are others:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/chris-pratt-agreed-one-christmas-140019509.html "Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt had an agreement with Chris Pratt before she married him. Katherine told Fox News Digital she agreed with the Marvel star that if they got married, the holiday season in their home would begin Nov. 1. When asked if she would put her Christmas lights up right after Halloween, Katherine said, "Yes, it was an agreement that my husband and I had prior to getting married. Christmas lights and Christmas music start Nov. 1...". My husband tried to put on Christmas music almost a week ago, and I put my foot down: no Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Christmas was a big deal in his family, although, since they're fundamentalist Christians who've read the Bible multiple times, they must know that Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus or Christianity.

True, although I didn't see other male-male couples. When he was playing in that tiny place on Melrose Ave., which didn't even have a bar (and only one toilet), the crowd was almost all men, mostly older. At the time, I'm sure he didn't get money from the ticket sales (I seem to recall the ticket prices were a paltry $15/person). Now tickets are going for $25-$35/person, plus a 2-drink minimum (I'm guessing the profit from the drinks goes to the venue, and the ticket sales to the performer).

I've been following this model, turned comedian, for years. He lives nearby, and I've long had the hots for him (he identifies as straight, by the way). Once on Facebook (I think it was about 6 years ago), he even made a post saying he'd be open to marrying a gay man, even though he's not gay, so he could get permanent residence in the US. I sent him a private message, encouraging him to take down that post, since if Immigration Services (BCIS) ever found it out, he could be arrested and deported for immigration fraud. In fact, he's recently married an American woman. A few years ago, I went to these tiny theaters with 20 seats, in which he did comedy performances to small audiences. At the time, it was mostly viewed by gay men such as myself (and my husband). A year ago, we saw him a couple of times as one of the comedians in the lineup of The Comey Store, a comedy club about 2 km from our place. Then, about a week ago, we saw him a solo performance from a world tour, which he did at the Pasadena Ice House. What absolutely floored me is that he asked the audience who the gay men were in the audience, and my husband and I were the only ones to respond! What a trajectory! I still can't wrap my head around the fact that he did a show in front of over 100 people, and we were the only gay audience. Interestingly, he's open about being mostly asexual. https://www.marioadrion.com/

Yes, truth be told, I usually keep my passport in the hotel safe also. Obviously, it will rarely lead to trouble. One should be aware, however, that this can be technically illegal in some countries, and might get oneself in hot water in some of them.

That depends on the country, obviously. Some actually do require foreigners have their actual passports on them (though it's probably not going to lead to serious trouble if one has only a copy in most cases). China (People’s Republic of China) Foreigners are required to carry passports; police can demand identification. Local regulations often require presentation during checks. Singapore Foreigners must carry passports or valid identity documents; police have authority to require ID. South Korea Foreigners are expected to carry passports or an Alien Registration Card (ARC). Police may request ID. Japan While residents use the Residence Card, short-term visitors should carry passports; authorities can request ID for immigration/police checks. United Arab Emirates (including Dubai, Abu Dhabi) Foreigners must carry passports or Emirates ID (if resident); police may demand ID; fines or detention possible for non-compliance. Saudi Arabia Foreigners must carry passports or iqama (residency permit) and present to authorities on demand. Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman Similar Gulf practice: foreigners expected to carry passport or residency permit (iqama/permit) and present to police/immigration upon request. Turkey Visitors are required to have passports available when requested by police; residents carry residence permits. Egypt Foreigners must have passport or travel documents; police/authorities can request ID. Thailand Foreigners must carry passports or national ID/entry documents; police conduct spot checks and fines for failure to produce passport/reporting requirements for overstays/registration. Vietnam Law requires foreigners to carry passports or temporary residence permits and present them to police upon request. Malaysia Foreigners must carry passports or valid identity documents; routine checks occur. Indonesia Foreigners must carry passports; police/immigration can request ID. India No universal statute forcing all foreigners to carry passports at all times, but in practice authorities (police, immigration) can require proof of identity; certain states or situations (e.g., protected areas) have stricter checks. Pakistan Foreigners expected to carry passports and visas/registration; police/immigration checks enforced. Iran Foreign nationals are required to carry passports and visas/permits; presenting to authorities is required. Many African states (examples) South Africa: foreigners required to carry passports or valid permits; police checks common. Kenya: foreigners must carry passports/permits; immigration and police checks frequent. Nigeria: foreigners should carry passports; enforcement varies. Latin America (examples) Cuba: strict about carrying passport and tourist card for visitors. Some countries (e.g., Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia) commonly require visitors to be able to produce passport/entry stamp when requested—practice varies by location and enforcement. Source: https://www.quora.com/Which-countries-require-foreigners-to-carry-passports-at-all-times

So do my friends, neighbors, and co-workers.. 😉

Well, at least in California, a paramedic can pronounce death if (and only if) the decedent is in full rigor mortis (which can take up to 12 hours). Otherwise, a doctor must pronounce death. In the hospital, doctors usually pronounce death far before then. Death can be established by exam even if the patient is on a ventilator (breathing machine/life support): Note that certain spinal cord reflexes can be present even in a dead person. If the patient is not on a ventilator, and the patient isn't breathing and has no pulse/heartbeat, then the absence of a corneal reflex and oculocephalic reflex (doll's eyes) confirms death. Simply not breathing and not moving is not enough to establish death.