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Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! But the great Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. … Continue reading
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Henry Ford – Driving America Forward
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHenry Ford - Driving America Forward Henry Ford was one of the most influential Americans of all time. As the driving force behind the modern assembly line and the father of the first truly useful and affordable automobile, Ford reshaped the … Continue reading
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Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
Upper Saddle River Library New JerseyThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2021 in Review/Predictions for 2022
ZoomNOTE: the two zoom presentations on December 14 are the only times I will be offering this online. I will be presenting it in person to a couple of venues where the cost is much higher. his is, without question, … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2021 in Review/Predictions for 2022
ZoomNOTE: the two zoom presentations on December 14 are the only times I will be offering this online. I will be presenting it to a couple of venues where the cost is much higher.T his is, without question, my most … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2021 in Review/Predictions for 2022
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United StatesJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
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1972 – America 50 Years Ago
Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United StatesOur time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading
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1972 – America 50 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading
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Walt Disney – Animating America
Private VenueIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading