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Is There Life After Death? Dr. Gary Schwartz an eminent scientist, director of the Human Energy Systems Laboratory and author of the new book, The Afterlife Experiments: Breakthrough Scientific Evidence of Life After Death presents a fascinating lecture entitled "Is There Life After Death?" Dr. Schwartz's presentation puts the audience on the scene of a breakthrough scientific achievement: contact dead friends and relatives of "sitters" who were masked from view and never spoke, depriving the mediums of any cues. The message that came through stunned sitters and researchers alike. Dr. Schwartz was forced by the overwhelmingly positive data to abandon his skepticism, reaching some startling conclusions.
Dr. Keith Ablow Keith Ablow is a psychiatrist, writer and television personality who treats men and women across the country, in Europe and in Asia who come from every corner of society—college students, married couples, Fortune 500 executives, the homeless, mental health professionals and high-ranking government officials. In addition to Dr. Ablow’s ongoing work with patients, he has testified as an expert witness on forensic psychiatry in some of America’s most highly-publicized trials. The root of Ablow’s unique ability to "reach" patients and the foundation of his writing is that all of us suffer, that none of us is born evil, and that we must be helped to confront the truth about our lives. Ablow graduated Brown University and the Johns Hopkins Medical School. While a medical student, he worked as a reporter for Newsweek magazine and a freelancer for the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun, as well as a medical editor and producer for Lifetime Medical Television in New York and Los Angeles. He also wrote his first book, a guide to gaining admission to medical school and preserving one’s humanity during the four grueling years that follow. Following his studies, Ablow entered a psychiatry residency at Tufts/New England Medical Center hospitals (where he is now an assistant professor). He continued to write about psychiatry and social issues for publications such as U.S. News and World Report and USA Today. He also wrote three more books: How to Cope with Depression, To Wrestle with Demons, and Anatomy of a Psychiatric Illness. In 1990, Dr. Ablow’s close friend and fellow psychiatry resident was murdered. This tragedy prompted him to write Without Mercy, a true crime book examining the killer’s life and the use of the insanity defense at his trial. After residency, Ablow served as medical director of the Tri-City Mental Health Centers, one of the country’s oldest networks of community psychiatry clinics. He also was medical director of Heritage Health Systems, a state-wide spectrum of medical, psychiatric and addiction facilities. Today, Ablow is busier than ever. His USA Today bestselling psychiatric thrillers featuring Dr. Frank Clevenger include Denial, Projection, Compulsion, Psychopath, Murder Suicide and The Architect. His true crime book, Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson, hit the New York Times Bestseller list this year. He is a contributing editor to Good Housekeeping magazine, and his columns have appeared there, as well as in The New York Times and Cosmopolitan. He is also a frequent guest on programs including Oprah, Tyra, Good Morning America, Good Day NY, Catherine Crier Live and many others. Dr. Ablow is now at work on a self-help book (Little, Brown, April, 2007) that will make his healing philosophy and techniques available to readers everywhere. His syndicated talk show, Dr. Keith Ablow, produced by Telepictures and LMNO TV, will begin airing across the nation in September.
Dave Dravecky Former major league pitcher, cancer survivor and motivational speaker.
Marc Elliot Marc Elliot, a man filled with great sincerity, warmth, and humor, is a recent graduate from Washington University in St. Louis who has given inspirational speeches across the nation to students, educators, researchers, and staff of businesses and organizations on how to value the diversity of peoples differences as well as how to face the struggles of overcoming personal challenges and setbacks. Born with a rare birth defect called Hirschsprungs disease which results in no working large intestines and a scarce amount of small intestines, Marc spent the first four years of his life undergoing experimental surgeries and being a chronic patient of St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Today he lives with only four feet of intestines. At the age of nine, Marc was diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome (a neurological disorder which causes involuntary motor and sometimes vocal tics). Despite these setbacks, Marc has gone on to lead a fulfilling and active life. During his college years, Marc was involved in his fraternity, played intramural sports, studied abroad, and completed all of his pre med requirements. Today Marc gives speeches across the nation in hopes to teach and inspire hope, perseverance, and understanding. Mr. Elliots speech, Dont Judge a Book by Its Noises, is a thought-provoking event filled with good natured humor as well as powerful messages of determination and the importance of empathy which allows for tolerance and understanding. He teaches others about the goodness of perseverance, the importance of understanding peoples differences, and the imperativeness of challenging assumptions which are rooted in stereotypes. Marcs story caters to and is adaptable to a wide array of people. He has told his story in many venues within St. Louis including Washington University, Webster University, University of Missouri St. Louis, multiple high schools within the St. Louis area, the Missouri National Education Association Conference, as well as National Public Radio just to name a few. Just recently, Marc has begun to take his story of inspiration to the national level and has multiple speaking engagements scheduled across the country.
Quay Hanna Authentic is one of the best ways to describe Quay Hanna. When he began his career as a speaker, he didn't get paid for any engagements for the first 3 years. In fact, he would take time off from his construction job to visit the schools that were in need. He is truly dedicated to the cause of getting teenagers to respect one another, regardless of differences they may have. His interaction with students has been shown to effectively change attitudes of young people and the entire school environment. Not only do students begin to break through the labels they are given, but they also begin to look at others very differently. In 1993, Quay set out on a mission. After graduating from college with a B.A. in English, he left his small town of Strasburg, PA to see America. He hopped on a Greyhound bus and began traversing the country. Nine weeks, thirty-seven states, and twelve-thousand miles later, he got more than an incredible journey and hundreds of stories to tell. As he traveled he was forced to confront his own racist and prejudiced beliefs, causing him to realize that life had more to offer than his lifelong hatred of others. Upon his return to Strasburg, he had a new objective: to reach out to his subculture- rural, white America – and to challenge racist beliefs as his were challenged on the trip. Quay published a book about his life-changing experience entitled, Bus America: Revelation of a Redneck and began telling his story to audiences around the country in 1997. Nine years and hundreds of schools later, he is still entertaining and educating students on a daily basis. He is not your "bells-and-whistles" type of speaker. It is only a man in his t-shirt and jeans with a microphone. No multimedia. No magic tricks. No stand-up routine. Quay presents in a simple and honest way that has caused hundreds of thousands of students to take an introspective look at their lives. Quay's programs are extremely effective in schools that are looking to act in a proactive way towards student relations, or for schools that are currently struggling with racial and prejudicial issues. In addition to his assembly speaking, he also offers consultation to school officials and communities dealing with hatred and violence, along with private consultation for individuals or groups that are showing interest or are involved in hate-filled beliefs and activities. Rest assured, Quay's participation in your school will help put it on the path to reconciliation and peace.
John Hockenberry Three-time Peabody Award winner, four-time Emmy award winner and Dateline NBC correspondent, John Hockenberry has broad experience as a journalist and commentator for more than two decades. He has reported from all over the world, in virtually every medium, having anchored programs for network, cable and radio. Hockenberry was responsible for two of the most innovative programs to air on MSNBC. The program “Hockenberry’ was a smart provocative news interview program which broadcast live from the war in Kosovo in 1999, while “Edgewise” was a unique blend of raw documentary filmaking and interviews with newsmakers passionate about politics and culture. Hockenberry joined NBC as a correspondent for Dateline NBC in January 1996 after a fifteen-year career in broadcast news at both National Public Radio and ABC News. Hockenberry's reporting for Dateline NBC earned him three Emmys, an Edward R Murrow award and a Casey Medal. His most prominent Dateline NBC reports include an hour-long documentary on the often-fatal tragedy of the medically uninsured, an emotionally gripping portrait of a young schizophrenic trying to live on his own, and extensive reporting in the aftermath of September 11th. His programs have illuminated issues and events from corporate downsizing and the new face of homelessness to the mysterious world of Saudi Arabia post 9/11. Hockenberry obtained the first television interview with a family member of two of the terrorist hijackers in Saudi Arabia. His investigative work has scrutinized pharmaceutical industry scandals and discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and housing.
Bruce Jenner Bruce Jenner captivated the world’s attention when he broke the world record in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal, earning the title, “World’s Greatest Athlete.” Since that time, he has been far from removed from the public eye. He has become a highly respected motivational speaker, sports commentator, entrepreneur, commercial spokesperson, television personality, actor, producer, and author. A devoted father and husband, he is also a loyal supporter of many non profit and charitable organizations such as the Special Olympics and the Pediatric Aids Foundation. Bruce is vice chair of the most preeminent network marketing company in the United States, Longevity Network. Also, he serves as director of special promotions for Allegiance Telecom, one of the nation’s leading telecommunication programs. Public appearances and endorsements on behalf of a wide variety of corporate sponsors are a major part of his busy schedule. Bruce’s first corporate relationship put him on the Wheaties cereal box cover for seven years, and he still represents Wheaties through a variety of personal appearances. Also, he is the subject of a new CD-ROM game entitled Bruce Jenner’s World Class Decathlon. He has been appointed to the Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports and serves on numerous advisory boards including Angel Planes Children’s Miracle Flights, The National Dyslexia Research Foundation, and David Rickey Company. Corporate and community audiences nationwide are captivated by his message, Finding the Champion Within. Bruce’s energy translates easily into his presentation, and audiences are visibly moved by his unique success story. Several companies have taken notice of his ability to motivate and appeal to the public. He was the 1991 national spokesperson for the General Aviation Task Force and represented NeoLife health care products worldwide. He and his wife, Kris, travel with the Coca Cola team, making appearances for such events as the Olympics, Super Bowl, and World Cup. Sports continue to be an important part of Bruce’s life. He is a commercially rated pilot who flies his own jet and he races cars professionally in Grand Prix events around the world. A guest host and special correspondent on Good Morning America, he served as their official representative to the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary. He has been a commentator for a wide variety of NBC sports coverage. A gifted media personality, Bruce can often be seen in guest-starring roles on prime time television series. He has been the subject of countless magazine and newspaper articles worldwide and has acted in movies and is also a highly regarded author. His latest book is entitled Finding the Champion Within. Bruce and his wife, Kris, are well known for launching their successful infomercial series entitled “SuperFit with Bruce and Kris Jenner.” The show can be seen in over 35 countries and in 17 different languages. They recently completed their first video together, ” Women’s Self Defense and Fitness Program.” Over the years, Bruce has received numerous accolades. He was honored as the Associated Press “Male Athlete of the Year” and was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame. Among other honors and awards, he is the recipient of the Celebrity Outreach Award for his extensive work assisting and aiding in charity fundraisers. Most Requested Topics: Finding the Champion Within: This is an invigorating program, summoning and directing the forces within all of us to be champions, no matter what the playing field. Jenner takes the audience step by step through his decathlon training leading to his victorious Olympic gold medal in 1976...the decathlon victory being a larger metaphor for all our dreams and goals in life. Jenner offers his own tried and true methods to buckle down and make what matters most in one's life come to fruition. His advice is solid and clear and his motivational style will make you want to jump out of the starting blocks with a winner's determination.
George Mendoza A man of courage and vision, George Mendoza seems invincible. Even though he lost his sight at the age of 15, he has gone on to become a world class runner, Olympic contender and a motivational speaker for the youth and disabled in America. Mr. Mendoza has written a novel, Cup of All Good Things which is the first book in his "The Spirit Man Trilogy and an autobiographical screenplay, "The George Mendoza Story," a one hour docu-drama which was aired on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS)and was hosted and narrated by Academy Awared winner, Robert Duvall. A biography, Running Toward the Light, Mr. Mendoza's life story, will soon be made into a major motion picture.
Johnnie Tuitel To many, Johnnie Tuitel's disability is a struggle. But to Johnnie, it's just the way things are. Much of his positive attitude can be attributed to his upbringing. In 1963, doctors told Johnnie's Dutch-immigrant parents that their son had cerebral palsy. "He'll be a burden," they said. "He won't be able to lead a normal life." Ignoring the doctors, the Tuitels took their baby home to love him and to raise him. They encouraged him to focus on his abilities and to try anything and everything. Yes, there were cuts and bruises along the way, but they just increased his determination and toughened his resolve. Each struggle was a stepping-stone to a higher, yet undefined goal. The goal became clearer in 1974 when Johnnie became the first student with a disability to be mainstreamed into the public school system. He not only completed public schooling, but went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. And all this from a young man who wasn't supposed to be able to lead a "normal" life. Speaker, author, entrepreneur, visionary, family man and world-traveler, Johnnie Tuitel is a man who thinks outside the wheelchair. And he helps others to focus on life's potentials rather than its limitations.