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Sande Donahue was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Some say “the

middle of cheese country” but she prefers to refer to her birth state as the

“middle of God’s forest country,” the North Woods always holding a

special place in her heart. From there, her growing up years were spent

primarily in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago where she first got her start in caregiving by working as a “Candy Striper” for one of the local hospitals. The Candy Stripers were a volunteer group of young girls who spent their time doing menial but yet vital jobs in hospitals such as delivering magazines to elder patients, running errands for the patients, and sometimes just spending an afternoon chatting and brushing an elder patient’s hair.

After graduation, she married and moved to Port Washington, Long Island where she and her husband took over the management of a family restaurant because of illness. Her father-in-law had suffered a severe cardiac arrest that left him paralyzed over his entire body. Ms. Donahue, again, was put in a position of caregiving when she rendered assistance to her mother-in-law in the full-time care of her father-in-law until his death. After selling the business and moving the family back to the Midwest, Ms. Donahue, again, was rendered caregiver for her mother-in-law who, by now, had begun showing signs of Alzheimer’s.

Several years later, her entrepreneurial spirit motivated Sande to begin a computer consulting business working as liaison between clients and manufacturers as companies began to automate their offices. Her extracurricular activities included a two year position as President of the Chicago State Street Business and Professional Woman’s Organization which included a city wide sponsored High Tech career conference with over 2,000 in attendance and a special guest appearance by Chicago luminary, Oprah Winfrey.

Ms. Donahue has always had a penchant for the written word. One of her first writing jobs that allowed her to tap into her creative pen was as a script writer for the famous “Bozo Circus” children’s television show which ran on Superstation WGN nationwide.

Later, she was to find herself as a full-time caregiver to her mother who also was stricken with Alzheimer’s. Throughout her 16 year journey caring for her mother, she kept a journal to record the memorable moments that she always wanted to cherish and gives you inside information on how to realistically deal with the affliction after she and her Mother openly discussed the disease. She has since taken her journal and wrote her first book, Fading Angel: A Chronicle of Love, which opens a window into the world of this debilitating disease and provides help and resources for other families to survive, cope and learn from Sande’s 16 year calling.

She continued to write free-lance for many years and then came JoJo. Since she was such a strong advocate for the care and well-being of animals of all kinds, she and her husband adopted a tiny Yorkie Poo who had been left abandoned and had a history of abuse. His story was heartbreaking and through JoJo’s ever-thankful eyes, she felt that he was harboring a story that needed to be told. She contacted Dr. Kim Ogden, a nationally renowned animal communicator, and together, the three of them were able to develop an extraordinary story as told through the viewpoint of JoJo and his cohorts and in JoJo’s own words. Thus, JoJo: A Dog’s Tale – An Autobiography, was born.

Sande Donahue was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Some say “the

middle of cheese country” but she prefers to refer to her birth state as the

“middle of God’s forest country,” the North Woods always holding a

special place in her heart. From there, her growing up years were spent

primarily in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago where she first got her start in caregiving by working as a “Candy Striper” for one of the local hospitals. The Candy Stripers were a volunteer group of young girls who spent their time doing menial but yet vital jobs in hospitals such as delivering magazines to elder patients, running errands for the patients, and sometimes just spending an afternoon chatting and brushing an elder patient’s hair.

After graduation, she married and moved to Port Washington, Long Island where she and her husband took over the management of a family restaurant because of illness. Her father-in-law had suffered a severe cardiac arrest that left him paralyzed over his entire body. Ms. Donahue, again, was put in a position of caregiving when she rendered assistance to her mother-in-law in the full-time care of her father-in-law until his death. After selling the business and moving the family back to the Midwest, Ms. Donahue, again, was rendered caregiver for her mother-in-law who, by now, had begun showing signs of Alzheimer’s.

Several years later, her entrepreneurial spirit motivated Sande to begin a computer consulting business working as liaison between clients and manufacturers as companies began to automate their offices. Her extracurricular activities included a two year position as President of the Chicago State Street Business and Professional Woman’s Organization which included a city wide sponsored High Tech career conference with over 2,000 in attendance and a special guest appearance by Chicago luminary, Oprah Winfrey.

Ms. Donahue has always had a penchant for the written word. One of her first writing jobs that allowed her to tap into her creative pen was as a script writer for the famous “Bozo Circus” children’s television show which ran on Superstation WGN nationwide.

Later, she was to find herself as a full-time caregiver to her mother who also was stricken with Alzheimer’s. Throughout her 16 year journey caring for her mother, she kept a journal to record the memorable moments that she always wanted to cherish and gives you inside information on how to realistically deal with the affliction after she and her Mother openly discussed the disease. She has since taken her journal and wrote her first book, Fading Angel: A Chronicle of Love, which opens a window into the world of this debilitating disease and provides help and resources for other families to survive, cope and learn from Sande’s 16 year calling.

She continued to write free-lance for many years and then came JoJo. Since she was such a strong advocate for the care and well-being of animals of all kinds, she and her husband adopted a tiny Yorkie Poo who had been left abandoned and had a history of abuse. His story was heartbreaking and through JoJo’s ever-thankful eyes, she felt that he was harboring a story that needed to be told. She contacted Dr. Kim Ogden, a nationally renowned animal communicator, and together, the three of them were able to develop an extraordinary story as told through the viewpoint of JoJo and his cohorts and in JoJo’s own words. Thus, JoJo: A Dog’s Tale – An Autobiography, was born.

As soon as you meet Rick Borgia, Owner of Paint Party Columbus, you will be amazed to discover his artistic aptitude, insightful communication skills, leadership presence and compassionate demeanor. He channels all of his talents into his confidence-building, team-building, inspirational painting parties, which are built upon his core belief that every individual deserves a moment of success.

Such a purpose-driven vision would be overwhelming to most, but not for Rick. His inter-continental travels and intense study of the power of the mind, combine with his stature as an accomplished artist and instructor to motivate his participants to engage in painting. The Paint Party Columbus concept allows Rick to provide the perfect setting for the artistic talent in all of us to come alive. Through engaging and detailed instruction, Rick’s compassionate leadership style will teach a group of novice individuals to transform the blank canvas sitting in front of them….into a work of art.

As soon as you meet Rick Borgia, Owner of Paint Party Columbus, you will be amazed to discover his artistic aptitude, insightful communication skills, leadership presence and compassionate demeanor. He channels all of his talents into his confidence-building, team-building, inspirational painting parties, which are built upon his core belief that every individual deserves a moment of success.

Such a purpose-driven vision would be overwhelming to most, but not for Rick. His inter-continental travels and intense study of the power of the mind, combine with his stature as an accomplished artist and instructor to motivate his participants to engage in painting. The Paint Party Columbus concept allows Rick to provide the perfect setting for the artistic talent in all of us to come alive. Through engaging and detailed instruction, Rick’s compassionate leadership style will teach a group of novice individuals to transform the blank canvas sitting in front of them….into a work of art.

D. S. LLITERAS is the author of ten books that have received national acclaim. He has served with the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Norfolk Fire Department. He has a BA and MFA from Florida State University and is a member of the IAFF.

D. S. LLITERAS is the author of ten books that have received national acclaim. He has served with the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Norfolk Fire Department. He has a BA and MFA from Florida State University and is a member of the IAFF.

Michael Cremo, also known as the ‘forbidden archeologist’, is hailed as a groundbreaking research pioneer and international authority on archeological anomalies. His landmark bestseller, Forbidden Archeology, first published in 1993, already translated into 26 languages, challenged the very foundation of Darwinian evolution. Michael continues to “dig up” enigmatic discoveries in the fossil record and “shake up” accepted paradigms, exploring famous archeological sites around the world, journeying to sacred places in India, appearing on national television shows in the United States or other countries, lecturing at mainstream science conferences, or speaking to alternative gatherings of global intelligentsia. As he crosses disciplinary and cultural boundaries, he presents to his various audiences a compelling case for negotiating a new consensus on the nature of reality. He is a member of the World Archeological Congress and the European Association of Archaeologists as well as a research associate in history and philosophy of science for the Bhaktivedanta [Bach tee vay {vay rhymes with say} danta - {danta rhymes with font}] Institute.

After receiving a scholarship to study International Affairs at George Washington University, Michael began to study the ancient Sanskrit writings of India known as the Vedas. In this way, he has broadened his academic knowledge with spirituality from the Eastern tradition.

Todd Robbins is an award-winning performer and creative artist that has worked in many areas of popular entertainment and the performing arts during a thirty year career.

Todd is currently seen hosting a new TV series for the Investigation Discovery Channel. This documentary series is called True Nightmares and features Todd telling the stories of some very twisted people and the dark wrongdoings they have perpetrated.

Other recent appearances include The Discovery Channel’s Oddities and Lost Magic for the History Channel. In addition to being a featured performer, Todd has often been called upon to speak as an authority on all things unusual. Todd can be seen talking about sword swallowing and swallowing disorders on Spike TV’s 1000 Ways to Die. And he was a reoccurring expert on the History Channel’s Wild West Tech, where he expounded upon Dime Museums, traveling sideshows, Spiritualism, narcotics and prostitution in the Old West. He also provided commentary and insight on the DVD of the classic sideshow/horror movie FREAKS. Todd has also been a consultant on numerous TV shows and movies, including several episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Criss Angel’s Mind Freak on A & E and Road Trick on the Travel Channel.

Classically trained as an actor at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, he has put his performing abilities to good use in the two Drama Desk nominated theater pieces that he created for off-Broadway. The first one, Carnival Knowledge, was a behind the scenes look at the world of the American sideshow and chronicled his experiences working in places like Coney Island. The second show, Play Dead, was co-created by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and was a spooky evening of ghost stories and startling phenomenon. Teller also directed this acclaimed production. A film of this stage show is now playing the film festival circuit around the county. Plans are being made to open a permanent production of Play Dead in Las Vegas in the fall of 2017. It is very likely that Todd will reprise his role in the show for this production.

Todd is also one of the producers of NY’s longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic, and is a partner in the parent company, Magical Night Inc., NY’s preeminent source of magical entertainment for corporate and private events.

You can see Todd on the Modern Con Man series of instructional DVDs: How to Scam Your Way to a Free Beer, Poker Night Scams and Cons and Work Place Pranks. And Bloomsbury Books has released his book The Modern Con Man: How to Get Something for Nothing.

For more information about Todd, view the documentary on him, American Carny:Tales of the American Sideshow, and go to his website: www.toddrobbins.com.

Michael Cremo, also known as the ‘forbidden archeologist’, is hailed as a groundbreaking research pioneer and international authority on archeological anomalies. His landmark bestseller, Forbidden Archeology, first published in 1993, already translated into 26 languages, challenged the very foundation of Darwinian evolution. Michael continues to “dig up” enigmatic discoveries in the fossil record and “shake up” accepted paradigms, exploring famous archeological sites around the world, journeying to sacred places in India, appearing on national television shows in the United States or other countries, lecturing at mainstream science conferences, or speaking to alternative gatherings of global intelligentsia. As he crosses disciplinary and cultural boundaries, he presents to his various audiences a compelling case for negotiating a new consensus on the nature of reality. He is a member of the World Archeological Congress and the European Association of Archaeologists as well as a research associate in history and philosophy of science for the Bhaktivedanta [Bach tee vay {vay rhymes with say} danta - {danta rhymes with font}] Institute.

After receiving a scholarship to study International Affairs at George Washington University, Michael began to study the ancient Sanskrit writings of India known as the Vedas. In this way, he has broadened his academic knowledge with spirituality from the Eastern tradition.

Rosalyn W. Berne’s life changed profoundly six years ago when she fell off a horse. Since then she was written two books on human-equine communication, and has a growing clientele as an “equine empath,” facilitating communication, awareness, and healing between horses and their human companions. As a university professor and scholar, Rosalyn explores the creative space between the realms of technology, science, and myth, and between the human and non-human worlds. She writes and teaches about engineering and technology in society, and the ethical implications of inter-species communication for technological development. Rosalyn is the author of two academic books, a science fiction novel, several sci-fi short stories, and may academic papers. Her book When the Horses Whisper recounts the emergence of her gift to communicate with horses. Its sequel, Waking to Beauty, is an autobiographical exploration of Rosalyn’s spiritual journey, including her encounters with a mare named Beauty and a stallion named Juano.