N'Spirational Conversation 1/30/2010
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Greetings & Blessings!
Here's the 3rd edition of the New Year!.
In this issue
1. N'Spiration
2. Haiti Update
3. Tax Time Tips!
4. Your Food!
5. Wanted!
6.ON THE AIR! (Radio/TV)
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Resources
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Your Ad Here!
If you have a Product/Service you need the world to know,
then you can have this space, available for BARTER!
If you have something we can TRADE for.
Email: HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
for details!
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Tax Professinal Sherwin Clark
www.wefiletaxes.com
email:
irsrefunds@yahoo.com
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Dr. Jason Lee Smith
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Chicago's Own Dr. J!
If you want to FEEL BETTER, LOOK BETTER and move without problems, then you need to check out the best Doctor in town! My personal doctor, Dr. Jason Lee Smith!
You DO NOT have to live in PAIN or become ADDICTED to pills because of the pain!
Visit Dr J! and tell him the first visit is on me! ($250.00 Value)
Contact Wicker Park Chiropratic Clinic
Live Pain Free!
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Old School Music!
http://menonhigherlearning.blogspot.com
The Best of Old School Dusties
From the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s
The Best of
· TEMPTATIONS
· Bobby Womack
· Barry White
· Freddie Jackson
· Al Green
· Isley Brothers +
Special Mixes with:
JAMES BROWN,
CAMEO, PRINCE
PARLIAMENT
CHAKA KHAN
ROSE ROYCE
PETER BROWN
BT EXPRESS
KOOL & GANG
GRACE JONES
DONNA SUMMER
OHIO PLAYERS
BOZ SCAGGS
RICK JAMES
MICHAEL JACKSON
DONNA SUMMER & A
Whole lot more!!!!
Email: MenOnHigherLearning@gmail.com
for a complete list!
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Upcoming Events
Monthly Networking Meeting
West Side Minister's Coaltion
1st Thursday of Every Month (Feb. 4th)
Columbus Park Reflectory
Central & Jackson
FREE Parking!
www.westcoalition.org
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ZeldaSpeaks Coming Soon!
To A Venue Near You!
ZeldaSpeaks Coming Soon to Your Community Center, Church, Hall, Corporate American Conference Room and any neighborhood Theater for Black History Month, etc. Book Her Now!
HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
Topics Include: (But Not Limited To)
No. I Didn't Get A Phd., But I Did Find A Lot of Grant Money!
(and can show you where to apply)
including but not limited to:
-eMERGENCY Funding!
-Rental Assistance
-Grants for Writers, Theater, Film, Video,
-Visual Artists, Non-Profits, Churches, Pastors, Transportation,
Housing, Women's Issues and more!
-2010 Ex-Offender Publishing Project
How To Self Publish Keep 100% Profit!
Refer Zelda and Get!
20% Referral Fee!
Yes! Get Paid for who you know!
If you know of someone or an organization that could benefit from our services, then it's time you collect on your resources!
Have your friends, family, co-workers, etc. do the work for you!
Have them look through their database and see who needs what.
Time to book your special occasions including but not limited to Black History Month, Church Functions, Mother's/Fathers Day, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Bar Mitzvahs, and the whole nine yards. Let's not forget about the Family Reunions, Class Reunions and Those Private Parties!
Zelda Robinson will not only Host/Speak at your event, but can bring a team of Certified Professionals and video the event.
Call ZTV Productions/Zelda Robinson Communications and receive your Referral Fee once we sign the contract.
Feel Free to forward this e-mail!
"Your Source For The Finest in Professional Speaking/Hosted/Filming!
Book Her Now for:
* Black History Month
* Women's History Month
* Mother's Day
* Father's Day
* Back To School
* Special Ceremonies
* Church Events
* Organization Events
* Networking Events
* Mistress of Ceremony!
Your Special Event!
HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
~Book Her Now!
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ON THE AIR! (Radio/TV)
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Friday Feb. 5th LIVE Call in Show!
4:00 - 4:25pm Channel 21
Call in and share your opinions!
Live Show with Zelda as guest of Ms. Twin Gree, Founder/Director of The Link & Option Center, Inc.
Get your children involved in Media! FREE!
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Set those Tivo's!
Higher Learning Network TV Show!
Sundays @ Midnight on Ch. 19
January 17th My Black Is Beautiful Part 2 with Queen Latifah, Cheryl Underwood, Angela Bassett and more!
January 24th Part 3
and
MEN on Higher Learning with Tony Hogues
Sundays 10:30pm Ch. 19
January 31st
Part 5
Kids Off The Block Annual Feed A Teen
Holiday Dinner/Awards Ceremony!
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!!
Host/Producer of
Men On Higher Learning TV SHow!
Be sure and send Tony a Birthday Shout at:
MenOnHigherLearning@gmail.com
In the words of The Motivator, Les Brown,
"If you fall on your back, hope that you fall on your back. If you can look up, you can get up!"
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Zelda Robinson, CEO
Higher Learning Network,NFP
CLTV Traffic Reporter
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N'Spirational Conversations(c)
Until today, N'Spirational Conversations has been a one way conversation, with the exception of your reply to this newsletter.
Starting next week, let that conversation be between 2 parties that matter most, YOUR VOICE, which is YOUR VOTE!
It is NOT my intention to persuade you to vote for a certain party. IT IS my intention that you DO VOTE! You may think to yourself that since the presidential election of the first African American President of the U.S., Mr. Barack Obama, that your work is done! So not true! That was your vote at work on a national/global level. Now it's time to do the work on a LOCAL level.
You can complain to your family, friends, co-workers, blog, text, etc. about the lack of resources, jobs, health care etc. But what good does it really do? This is your way to do something about it!
DO NOT be concerned that the one person on the ballet that you like but don't think they'll win because of whatever,.... DO BE concerned enough to make THE EFFORT to make your vote count. Most folks have never had enough money, (except for a fortunate few!) so don't let that stop you!
This vote will determine what is and what IS NOT available for you and your loved ones in your community. If you don't believe it, think about the CTA transportation cuts effective Feb. 7th! Be heard! VOTE as if your life depends on it, because it DOES! See you at the POLLS! Bight and early!
Stay on purpose! Stay empowered!
Shelomith Yisrael aka
Zelda Robinson, Publisher N'Spirational Conversations(c)
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2. Haiti Update
Since last report, we're working with an organization that has helped raise over $35,000 and growing. As a member of the media, we are privy to vital information that can make a difference. We ask you to continue your support in anyway possible. Here's why!
My Camera Man (Tony Hogues - Happy Birthday Tony!) works with a group of do-gooders trying to make a differnce in the lopsided healthcare arena. There's a Dr. Dan he works with who performs surgeries in the underserved community, to ANYONE, regardless of their ability to pay!
Dr. Dan returned recently from Haiti with 2 patients in need of surgery. Here's why?
www.bonesquad.com
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Ten Facts About Claiming Donations Made to Haiti
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218679,00.html
If you are donating to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti , you may be able to claim those donations on your 2009 tax return. 10 important facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about this special provision.
1. A new law allows you to claim donations for Haitian relief on your 2009 tax return, which you will be filing this year.
2. The contributions must be made specifically for the relief of victims in areas affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti .
3. To be eligible for a deduction on the 2009 tax return, donations must be made after Jan. 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010.
4. In order to be deductible, contributions must be made to qualified charities and can not be designated for the benefit of specific individuals or families.
5. The new law applies only to cash contributions.
6. Cash contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card may be claimed on your federal tax return.
7. You must itemize your deductions in order to claim these donations on your tax return.
8. You have the option of deducting these contributions on either your 2009 or 2010 tax return, but not both.
9. Contributions made to foreign organizations generally are not deductible. You can find out more about organizations helping Haitian earthquake victims from agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (www.usaid.gov).
10. Federal law requires that you keep a record of any deductible donations you make. For donations by text message, a telephone bill will meet the record-keeping requirement if it shows the name of the organization receiving your donation, the date of the contribution, and the amount given.
For cash contributions made by other means, be sure to keep a bank record, such as a cancelled check or a receipt from the charity.
Receipts should show the name of the charity, the date and amount of the contribution.
For more information see IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions and Publication 3833 , Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance through Charitable Organizations. To determine if an organization is a qualified charity visit IRS.gov, keyword "Search for Charities". Note that some organizations, such as churches or governments, may be qualified even though they are not listed on IRS.gov.
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3. Tax Time Tips
The Best Tip I've ever recieved is to:
1. File with a Professional
2. Preferrable one that knows TAX LAWS andcan INFORM You!
3. Don't get caught up in the ASSEMBLY LINE tax companies that could care less about you as a person or your family!
4. Save 10% (or more) of that refund for a Safety Net! (Thank me later!) :)
In all my years of filing, I've always recommened Sherwin Clark! Many of my colleages in radio, television, friends and family HIGHLY recommend him!
P.S. You don't have to make a lot of money to use him.
Email: irsrefunds@yahoo.com
Be sure and tell him Zelda sent you!
www.wefiletaxes.com
After he's filed your taxes, email me for your FREE GIFT!
Zelda@ZeldaSpeaks.com
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4. Your Food
With Obesity being the number one killer of Americans, it's crucial that we become more informed about the food we eat. Be sure and check out these sites. Stay informed! There's no excuse!
www.DrOz.com
www.stilltasty.com
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5. WANTED
Your Recyclable Items!
Go Green Recycle Program/Tax Write Offs!
Everything you do makes a Difference!
Please! Do Your Part!
Everything you donate won't wind up polluting landfills and destroying the earth!
Donate goods to raise funds for the youth programs!
All funds donated are 100% directed to programs and projects
for at-risk youth. Show them you care! You also benefit from your donations by utilizing your right to deduct it from your taxes.
Join the GO GREEN Recycle Program with the
Higher Learning Network!
Donate/Recycle your Electronics, Furniture, Cars, Jewelry & Time
Get your Tax Deductions!
Not Everyone Can Be Famous! Everyone can make a difference!
Go Green & Recycle!
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Special Thanks to Oak Park Police Dept.
for Donating Bikes to Inner City Youth!
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Thank you for giving our kids something to do!
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KIDS WANTED to make their own Videos!
Free Programs for Kids!
Help stop the violence by giving our kids something positive to do! Get them enrolled in FREE PROGRAMS!
Higher Learning Network,NFP & The Link & Option Center, Inc. has designed Programs and Projects to give your kids a Link To A Better Life! Help Get the kids off the street!
Continue reading this article on my website...
www.higherlearningnetwork.org/11.html
6. RESOURCES
Fake Fragrances, Work at Home Scams!
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ConsumerNews/counterfeit-perfumes/story?id=9670448
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Non Profits Only!
FREE 2009 Grant Money Resource Manual for EX-Offenders!!
from Zelda Robinson Communications! ($29.99 Value)
Must have proof of status and be 501(c)(3) organization!
Contact Zelda at HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
Ex-Offenders Need Love Too!
Ex-OFFENDERS ONLY!
Zelda Robinson Communications is working on a program to enable
Ex-Offenders become self sufficient and needs your help.
If you are an Ex-Offender or know of someone who is, then email her at
Zelda@ZeldaSpeaks.com
You must be willing to help us help you!
It will require a small amount of work on your part!
We look forward to hearing from you!
If we want something different, we must stop complaining about it, and put a plan into action!
Will you help?
Ex-Offenders to Entrepreneurs
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Emergency Funding!
This IS NOT Stimulous Money, this is YEAR ROUND Funding from Private Agencies and Foundations in the Chicagoland area as well as National Organizations. eMERGENCY Funding is available for:
- Rental Assistance
YOU MUST be able to pay the next's month rent and show PROOF!(AFter they recieve assistance for one month. Also funding Resource Manual is available from
Zelda Robinson Communications for the following:
-Writers
-Artists
-Visual Artists
-Theater
-Film/Video,
-Non-Profits
-Churches/Pastors
-Transportation
-Housing
-Women's Issues
and more!
-How To Self Publish Keep 100% Profit!
Zelda uses these resources as a fundraiser to raise money for today's youth in the Behind-The-Scenes Radio/TV/Print Production
in the media, teaching today's youth how to find their passion in life via the arts/media!
The Resource Manual is $19.99
Make Payment to:
www.Paypal.com
Send Payment to HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
eMERGENCY Funding Year Round!
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2010 Job Fair!
Sponsored by West Side Minister's Coalition and Business Resource Center
Malcom X College
Damen and Jackson
Thursday April 22nd Part 1
Thursday April 29th Pat 2
You must attend BOTH EVENTS!
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Jobs for Youth!
If you know of a teen that needs a SUMMER job, then send them to this site!
After they complete the application ONLINE, then forward me their name and application number and we will forward it to our contacts to be sure they get a job! What more can you ask for? PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFO!
www.BrookfieldZoo.com
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PART-TIME SEASONAL JOB FAIR - White Sox
Illinois Sportservice @ US Cellular Field / 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL 60616
Enter through Gate 3 FREE PARKING AVAILABLE
Saturday, February 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Resumes from applicants are strongly preferred.
If you are interested you must attend the Job Fair, emailed resumes will not be reviewed prior to the fair. Jobs that we have available include, but are not limited to:
Stand Attendants
Prepare and serve food and beverage products, dispense change, and interact with the public. Candidates must be at least 21 years old to serve alcohol, possess basic math skills and have strong customer service skills. Requires constant standing and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Seat Vendors
Sell food and beverage items to fans in their seats. Candidates must be at least 21 years old to serve alcohol, possess an outgoing personality and have a strong sense of showmanship. Requires standing, walking, climbing, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Warehouse Porters
Deliver food and beer products to various locations and handle trash pick-up. Candidates must be physically fit and possess the ability to do heavy lifting/carrying
Retail Associates
Assist customers with their purchases, process sales, and stock merchandise. Previous retail or customer service experience required. All applicants will be drug screened.
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COMED Employment Opportunity
ComEd is hiring permanent part time work up to 32 hour a week in their
customer service area 22.00 per hour with benefits.
www.comed.com/sites/aboutcomed/pages/careers.aspx
Stay on purpose! Stay empowered!
