Darryl Tookes is one of the most accomplished and versatile performers on the music scene today. To hear his beautiful voice, go to www.newenglandmorning.com. Darryl also has his own Miami, Fl based band. Check them out on You Tube. This past winter Darryl performed with Quinn Johnson and his trio to sold-out houses in the Midwest. Moreover, Darryl creates simple, yet powerful arrangements of beloved Christian hymns, which he performs in churches, sometimes accompanying himself and sometimes accompanied by Joseph Joubert.

And, oh, the songs this talented man composes: Songs wrapped in soaring melody and lyrics that go straight to the heart. Uplifting songs that make the spirit soar, romantic songs of loyalty between a man and a woman, haunting songs for the broken hearted, sexy songs that set the feet to dancing, peaceful songs that reassure the spirit, and gentle songs that bring men and women, boys and girls home to the goodness in their hearts. You will find many of Darryl’s songs on his seven solo albums. Many of them are available at iTunes and Jack Trifero at www.thegramophoneshop.com can find almost any classical, jazz or popular music recording.

Darryl has also taught master classes at Howard University and is currently on the music faculty of the Lagond School of Music in Elmsford, New York.

During his 25-year career Mr. Tookes has sung at Carnegie Hall with Roberta Flack, recorded and toured with Sting, and performed at the White House for President and Mrs. Clinton. He sang on the PBS television show Great Performances with Leonard Bernstein conducting West Side Story, and on the Soulful Messiah with Quincy Jones. Darryl has also worked with George Benson, Dave Grusin, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Laurie Anderson, Carly Simon, Diana Ross and many others.

Darryl Tookes is truly a Renaissance man! You couldn’t go wrong booking him in a cabaret setting, with his band, as a soloist with your local orchestra, to do master classes for composers or singers, and, last but not least, to talk with children, students or adults about music in America, or the life of a musician who has excelled and survived!

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Millions of readers, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians have found their faith transformed by the good news of Jesus’ unconditional compassion and love which they have encountered in Father Joseph F. Girzone’s ten Joshua books. Not many people though know about Father Joe’s faith journey that brought him to penning the Joshua books.

But Pulitzer Prize nominated poet Barbara Benjamin does. Father Joe has been her friend and spiritual guide for the past twenty-five years, and she has written The Joshua Priest: A Biography of Faith, to be released by Nepperhan Press July 1, 2010. Barbara hopes that readers will "find strength in discovering the deeply rooted faith and raw courage that, on critical occasions, saved the life of Fr. Joe and made his Joshua ministry possible, a faith that remained steadfast in the face of daunting personal crises and turbulent world events."

A mystic with a profound sense of God’s presence in everything in the universe, from "a tiny drop of soft spring rain" to "a cosmic ray," Barbara Benjamin has been a poet since she was ten years old. Her first volume of poetry, Through My Window, was published in 1988. Described as "a love letter to God," her collection of poems, Face to Face, was nominated for Pulitzer in 2009.

Barbara’s poetry has also been published in The Connecticut River Review and The Fairfield County Catholic and has been featured in Celebrate Your Divinity and Le Preuve Scientifique de l'Existence de Dieu by Orest Bedrij.

Of The Joshua Priest, Father Richard Rohr, founder of The Center for Action and Contemplation (www.cacradicalgrace.org) says, "It has been said that ideas do not change people, but people change people. In this book you will have two beautiful "people" encounters - with a great man and with the great woman who writes about him. Be prepared to be changed, enlightened, and readied for an even greater Encounter."

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International documentary photographer, world traveler and explorer Daryl Hawk possesses an adventurous heart. A most unusual man, he travels alone, free as the wind, to some of the most remote and isolated places in the world. Daryl travels slow, observes, moves easily among people and places, listens, immerses himself in the moment, and patiently waits for the good shot. When he arrives back home, oh, the images and stories he has to share!

Daryl Hawk is a member of the legendary Explorers Club, founded in New York City in 1904 to promote the exploration of land, sea, air and space. Camera in hand, for the past twenty-five years, this explorer has taken long, solitary journeys that document powerful landscapes, nature and wildlife, architecture, and various cultures worldwide in exotic places like Bhutan, Antarctica and the Andes, and rural places as close to the American soul as New Hampshire, Montana and West Virginia.

We believe that as your eyes and ears take in Daryl Hawk’s fascinating presentations not only will your imagination soar, you just might take away a lesson for your personal or professional life from the Vision of Hawk’s modus operandi—in taking time to really look at an object, a vista, a person in detail, your life slows down, you learn and are enriched.

Hawk’s poet soul says,

"The dreaming, the never ending dreaming
Of distant journeys.
To the far ends of the earth,
To points unknown,
The blank spaces on maps,
Where time has no meaning.
New discoveries lie around every corner,
On lonely winding roads,
Through mesmerizing mountains and silent deserts,
Filled with enriching experiences.
Magical light and color,
Falling upon fascinating and mysterious people,
With ancient ways and stories,
Theirs and mine,
In lands where the winds blow stronger,
And turquoise lakes call out to me,
And the spirit of wild landscapes and powerful nature,
Takes hold of my soul and my heart,
Capturing me forever,
Intoxicating me with never ending adventures.
For now I am truly free,
Like the wind,
Whipping off the Weddell Sea,
To continue to wander and explore,
And always have these distant journeys."

Look into the heart and eyes of the man you see above and imagine the pleasure of experiencing The Vision of Hawk as Daryl shares a photographic journey with you. In these challenging economic times, Daryl can also share how to make Unconventional Travelers of your family in journeys close to home.

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Richard Aldorasi established the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company in 1989. He has since continually conducted hands-on living history programs and art workshops in Turkish (ebru) and Japanese Suminagashi marbling, paper making, letter press printing, decorative paper, and book arts. Sharing his programs at numerous arts, historical and educational institutions, Mr. Aldorasi has displayed his expertise and experience as a teacher and artist with all ages and skill levels. As a working artist for 40 plus years, his talents go unsurpassed in handmade paper and marbling. Sharing and applying these ancient techniques while working with 100% authentic tools, Mr. Aldorasi provides an adventure into the world of art, as you experience history come alive.

"Create Your Own Silk Scarf" is one of Mr. Aldorasi’s most popular events. Price is based upon number of participants and number of scarves created.

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"Discovering your differentiation is the most important thing you can do for yourself - and your business.
- Michel Néray

If you’re a coach, consultant, business leader, or in any field where you have a lot of competition, a Michel Néray’s keynote, workshop or longer residency is the best thing you can do for yourself - and your business.

It’s easy to ask the question, "What makes you different?" But, how easy is it for you to come up with an answer that truly sets you apart? Your Essential Message is the most compelling thing about your business. It would make anyone want to do business with you, if only you could tell him or her what it is.

Michel Néray understands that when you are so talented and skilled at something, you don’t even realize you are doing it. It just comes naturally. That’s your Essential Message. Michel will work with you and your organization to help you discover what yours is. You will discover things about yourself that you never knew were so powerful and compelling. That confirmed, Michel will then help you to communicate your Essential Message in the most compelling ways. Under his tutelage, businesses have doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled their marketing and sales results.

Michel Néray has a science undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo, a second-degree black belt in Karate and an MBA from McGill University. He's married with three children, two dogs, two canoes and one motorcycle.

He also has over 25 years of experience as an award-winning copywriter, an Internet pioneer, a tradeshow pitchman and a senior sales and marketing executive. He has worked with major corporations including Honda, Volvo, Upjohn, Alias-Wavefront, Nikon, The Royal Bank, The Quaker Oats Company, Marathon Brokerage, Guardian Mutual Funds, Mackenzie Financial and many, many others -- big and small.

Michel has material to fit sessions from 30 minutes to 7 days, and can adjust his talks to your needs, even at the last minute. Because his material includes interactive exercises, however, shorter than 30 minutes just doesn't work as well. Most keynotes are between 60 and 90 minutes.

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Gigi Guthrie's talk will equip you with valuable information to fight chronic Lyme disease and its effects on individuals and families. Always remember: Chronic Lyme disease is treatable!

Gigi Guthrie's life changed profoundly when her young son and her mother both developed chronic Lyme disease and could not find a treatment to help them get better. Her husband, conversely, discovered a bull's eye rash, went to the doctor, took the prescribed antibiotic, and recovered quickly. When conventional medical therapies were not helping her mother and son to recover, Gigi felt compelled to learn as much as she could about Lyme disease--and where, how and to whom she could find or go for help.

This is not uncommon. Lyme disease is mysterious, smart and tenacious—and strikes each person differently. Conventional medicine does not have all the answers. Many insurance companies do not recognize chronic Lyme disease as a legitimate diagnosis.

Gigi's talk resembles her book Chronic Lyme Disease: Ways to Outsmart a Smart Disease, which is a compilation of conventional, as well as non-antibiotic, complementary, and alternative treatments being used today to successfully fight chronic Lyme disease and its associated conditions.

The value of inviting Gigi Guthrie to speak is that you will be listening to and speaking with someone who has walked and fought--and is walking and fighting--the Lyme disease fight, both personally and professionally. It took Gigi more than three years to find combinations of treatment that would work, one set for her son and one set for her mother. They as individuals and as a family then began and continue the journey back to health. Because Lyme disease is so prevalent in Connecticut and so many individuals and families suffer with it, Gigi Guthrie's psychotherapy practice is devoted almost exclusively to clients who suffer from Lyme disease, are a caregiver for someone with Lyme disease—or both.

Gigi Guthrie is an intelligent, knowledgeable and highly skilled woman, who also happens to be a gentle soul and a lovely person. You learn a great deal, but she doesn't pound you over the head. After Gigi outlines the history of Lyme disease, dispels myths, and talks about different ways of treating it, she answers questions and welcomes input about experiences people have had, treatments that have worked or are working for them, and diagnostic labs that are doing particularly good work. Essentially Gigi and her audience join in a mutual journey of discovery as they share together the most current available information on ways to outsmart a very smart disease, Lyme disease.

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How close are you to your dreams? Do you have any "buts" holding you back? In his signature program, No one can stop you, but you!, Walter Bond connects with each individual in his audience. Based on his book All Buts Stink! Mr. Bond’s presentation is packed with powerful insights on how to build healthy confidence, become a peak performer, dominate in your current role, and eliminate all excuses and point the finger where it needs to be…at yourself.

Winner of the Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine’s 2006 Speaker of the Year Award, Walter Bond is a keynote speaker, business expert, and best-selling author who delivers a powerful message about how to overcome professional and personal challenges in order to move to the next level of excellence. His storytelling skills and deep insight into personal and professional success have captivated audiences around the globe. Walter’s presentations combine a sparkling sense of humor, intense drama, and wisdom that take his listeners on a journey of self-discovery.

The problems and challenges that beset corporations and individuals often seem overwhelming. At a time when the need for a practical and moral compass has become greater than ever, Walter gives a message of hope and a plan for action. His powerful but simple message initiates personal transformation that leads to greater professional and personal success.

Mary Bosrock is the founder and CEO of International Education Systems. She is also the author and publisher of the Put Your Best Foot Forward books, an award-winning series on cross-cultural communication and behavior, as well as her newest books, Asian Business Customs and Manners and European Business Customs and Manners. The Put Your Best Foot Forward series has been published in Polish, Chinese, Russian and Thai.

Ms. Bosrock’s expertise comes from extensive international experience. She is a former editor of Foreign Trade magazine. As glasnost was unfolding, her travels took her to the Soviet Union. She was present when the Berlin Wall came down and in Hong Kong when the handover took place. During the evolutionary period of the 80’s, Mary worked in China. She spent the summer of 2002 traveling and working in the Middle East.

A featured speaker and consultant to multinational corporations and organizations, Ms. Bosrock is known for her informative and entertaining style of discussing customs and practices around the world. She speaks at conferences and conventions and presents a training program on globalization. Her audiences have included such prominent organizations as Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research, Northwest Airlines, American Express, and the Association for Corporate Travel Executives.

Mary is a popular radio and television guest, appearing on CNN, CNBC, Fox News and A&E Network, among many others. USA Today said that "travelers will want to take along" the Put Your Best Foot Forward books. They have been endorsed by business and civic leaders such as former Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, former Senate Majority leader George Mitchell, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Carlson Companies, Inc., and former Chairman and CEO of American Express Harvey Golub.

Ms. Bosrock is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Masters of International Business School at the University of St. Mary’s. The Protocol and Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association honored her in 2004 with their Spirit of Diplomacy Award for her longstanding work in promoting respect and understanding across borders. She also serves on the board of Africa Calls Today, the American subsidiary of The Damietta Peace Initiative.

Gregory Stephens is the author of On Racial Frontiers: The New Culture of Frederick Douglass, Ralph Ellison, and Bob Marley, now in its second printing by Cambridge University Press, which has aroused a great deal of public debate. It features a ground-breaking study of Marley, "Bob Marley's Zion: A Transracial 'Blackman Redemption.'" Also a teacher, public speaker, DJ, and activist, he has spent 20 years advocating and participating in diversity and equal rights issues; multi-ethnic art forms, and sustainable lifestyles.

In his talks Gregory Stephens says, "I am trying to help people develop a multi-ethnic sense of kinship, which is what King meant by Beloved Community, what Douglass sought, what the Bible means by One Blood, what Marley meant by One Love. On a very simple level, he talks about an expanded definition of what it means to be an American. By merely speaking from life experience, he connects to a lot of different people on this.

Further, he expands the notion of equal rights and justice to include environmental themes, equality for women, etc. He argues that our very survival requires not only multi-ethnic kinship, but kinship with the earth. Gregory wonders, "Where is the Creator, after all, if not in Creation? We cannot love our Creator and continue destroying creation, there is no line between the two. That is an approach to spirituality I want to pursue. "
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From locker rooms to boardrooms to hearing rooms, Evan Weiner has covered the gritty, pragmatic, dollar driven sports industry since 1971 by asking consistently probing, difficult and controversial questions. He is among a very small number of people who cover the politics and business of sports and how that relationship affects not only sports fans but non-sports fans as well. Along the way he has won two Associated Press awards for News Coverage, as well as The United States Sports Academy Distinguished Service Award for Journalism in 2003.

"The public," Mr. Weiner suggests, "needs to be aware of the relationship between politics, government, sports ownership, and the media. Americans generally view sports as fans and do not realize that hundreds of millions of their tax dollars go to big sports. It’s great to watch and report on a game, but democracy deserves more than a box score when it comes to scrutinizing the business of sports." Evan calls upon editors and TV/cable programmers to look at sports as more than an entertainment forum. He believes that journalists also need to examine the sports industry because, "in the end, just about every American citizen has some money directly or indirectly invested in the sports industry."

Evan Weiner stirs the pot wherever he speaks! Most people don’t have the foggiest idea of the realities Evan describes with such colorful and exacting detail. An astute observer, who confirms and fact checks everything he writes about, Evan Weiner calls the shots as he sees them and describes the power plays, players, media and political connections which rule the multi-billion dollar a year business of global sports.

Mr. Weiner is a contributing columnist for nhl.com, New Jersey Newsroom, The Daily Caller and The Examiner. He wrote a weekly column for the New York Sun and has written for New York Newsday, The Orlando Sentinel, Metro Philadelphia, Metro New York, The Washington Examiner and msnbc.com, and was a re-occurring guest on "Politics Live" with Sam Donaldson. His radio commentary "The Business of Sports" aired nationally on a daily basis between June 1999 and June 2006. He is a participant in several Long Distance Learning and electronic blackboard university classes. The second edition of his book, The Business & Politics of Sports, will be released on August 15, 2010.

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"I figure what it all comes down to is faith. Have you got enough faith in yourself to make a break for it and run with your dreams? And do you have the courage to ask for, and get, the support you need?

The amount of joy in your life equals your commitment to your dream. So ask yourself: how much joy can you stand?

--Suzanne Falter Barns--

Author Suzanne Falter-Barns helps audiences re-ignite their creative spark, even in the face of burn-out, rejection, and total bog down. She helps men and women reconnect with creativity they'd forgotten they had. The result is pure inspiration–listeners leave her talks ready for action!
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Frank Deford is among the most versatile of writers and his work has appeared in virtually every medium. In magazines, he is the Senior Contributing Writer at Sports Illustrated. On radio, he may be heard as a commentator every Wednesday on "Morning Edition" on National Public Radio and, on television, he is a regular correspondent on the HBO show "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel."

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Randall Kenan has established himself as one of today's best non-fiction writers and also a fabulist of our times. Disarmingly humble and witty in person, he charms audiences with his profound knowledge of books and films. He is also both caring and thoughtful with the questions audiences ask him. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, with a new generation of Americans confronting what James Baldwin called our "racial nightmare," Randall Kenan in The Fire This Time (Melville House, 2007) asks, "How far have we come?" It is Mr. Kenan’s response forty-five years later to Mr. Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time, one of the essential and galvanizing books of the American civil rights movement. Mr. Kenan's Walking on Water, Black American Lives at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century (Alfred A. Knopf, March 1999) is a profoundly moving and provocative account in the form of individual essays--both timely and enduring--of the thinking, feelings and lives of more than 200 African Americans in the nineties. His first two books, Let the Dead Bury Their Dead, and A Visitation of Spirits, mingled myth, folktale, magic and reality.

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Reagan Fletcher and his three colleagues Maryann Chach, Mark E. Swartz and Sylvia Wang comprise the staff of the Shubert Archive, which concentrates on the work of Sam, Lee, and J. J. Shubert, the company they founded, and the history of Broadway and the Shubert Organization. From its somewhat chaotic early days, the Shubert Archive has evolved into one of the most unique and valuable specialized research collections in the world. From this vast storehouse of theatre history and memorabilia, the Shubert Archive staff prepared and penned a magnificent book entitled The Shuberts Present – 100 Years of American Theatre.

Reagan Fletcher is an engaging fellow and experienced speaker. His talks reveal his encyclopedic knowledge of theatre, each of the Shubert’s legendary theatres, and the Shubert Organization.

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