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The History Of CBS

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

The history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. CBS had long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from its earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading

Steve Jobs: Marketing The Future

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Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs - Entrepreneur Of The Future and his use of Zen When we speak of great American inventors, there are a few names that leap to mind.  Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Edison. Alexander Graham Bell. Samuel Morse. … Continue reading

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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

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In the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading

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The History Of NBC

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

The history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United States

The fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! 99 years old and still witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty … Continue reading

The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading

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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

  Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway. And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading

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Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

Wallis Simpson and Prince Edward's scandalous relationship led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model, and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in … Continue reading

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Wedding Ceremony

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 You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading