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Using more than 90 images, Professor Didier will explain the history, harvesting, processing, and health benefits gained by indulging in three of life's little pleasures. Learn about the early discovery, the complex processing and the health benefits of the tea leaves, the coffee cherries, and the cocoa pods.

 You will learn the major illnesses afflicted ancient Egyptians and compare to the illnesses that afflicted most Americans today. Participants will learn practical tips how to prevent the leading cause of death in the United States. 

Captain Kenneth Puckett, retired Panama Canal Pilot, will cover the United States construction of the Panama Canal with a lecture and videos.

Captain Puckett will outline the rules, regulations,and cost to take a ship through the old and new Panama Canal. He will also explain the responsibilities and duties of maritime Ship Crew and Panama Canal pilots.

On December 31, 1999 the United States turned over control of the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama. In this presentation, Captain Puckett will cover the history of the Panama Canal treaties. He will review the reasons the United States relinquished control of Panama Canal to Panama, and outline the Republic of Panama plans to construct a new set of Canal Locks.

This PowerPoint program details the very beginning of Gold on the planet to the variety of techniques used to mine it around the world. The earliest Gold rushes in America; to the manners used to collect it; how some people found it and then lost it; what the major commercial uses are; how it is extravagantly displayed; colors, karats and chemistry and history and trickery in currency transactions. This colorful program tells it all!

Hear selected anecdotes about former presidents beginning with Andrew Jackson through Ronald Reagan. Jim Seidule shares some of the most memorable presidential stories, many that have rarely been told before.

When America first discovered Florida, the meccas for tourists were quite different than those that now draw millions of visitors. Names that were at the forefront of tourists' minds were Cypress Gardens, Silver Springs, Marineland, Weeki-Watchee Springs, Ross Allen's Institute, and others. Florida's natural offerings were center stage and showcased for all to see. They have faded in importance or are no longer in existence as they were. Take a nostalgic look at Florida's past and visit the grandparents of Disneyworld, Universal, and Sea World.

A completely different tour with totally different artifacts whose background stories are revealed and colorfully illustrated by a CIA Retiree who was in the Agency when most of these events were happening. This is Part 2 of an ongoing series that will contain, as they are declassified, new clandestine items and missions previously highly classified in full color and with unique illustrations created to show how they were carried out. It reveals two of the most expensive operations in CIA history!

A completely unique tour with totally different artifacts and background stories revealed and colorfully illustrated by Dr. Don Wyman, CIA Retiree who was in the Agency when most of these events were happening. This is Part 3 of an ongoing series that contains as they are declassified, new clandestine items and missions previously highly classified in full color and with unique illustrations created to show how they were carried out to combat smothering enemy surveillance.

Participants will hear about true stories of pets and wild animals that have saved lives and help humans in danger. Also covered will be bizarre cases of murder committed by a peacock, an ostrich, and a monkey.

If you own a professional sports team in the right city, a city that has near capacity crowds every game, you are blessed. You don't have to count ticket stubs every night. But, after finally achieving this dream, you realize your fan base is not adequate to keep you in the black. You must put fannies in the seats. In this class, we're going to look at some of the most bizarre promotion nights in sports history. Hilarity will reign in Live Oak Hall.

When we think about traveling the world, do we ever stop to think where it all started? Who were the first "tourists?" Where did they travel, and why? What were their accommodations, food, money? This course will cover these answers, along with souvenirs/scams throughout the ages, and will include some anecdotes about some very famous tourists.

Peek into the lives of some famous, or infamous, women and discover how, who, or what the loved changed history. These ladies were legends of their own lifetimes and what or who they loved made all the difference.

Solving Cryptograms, like the ones in the newspaper, is a fun way of keeping the brain cells active, while at the same time giving a sense of accomplishment at their decoding. As part of the tuition, a new, only one-of-its-kind Cryptogram Deciphering Handbook will be given to each attendee, along with a Certificate of Achievement conferring an honorary degree. A new, one-of-a-kind "Pattern Words: Crown Jewels of Cryptography" reference handbook will be available.