News From

The Coalition, Inc.

6^th Day March 22, 2013

“Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 7, Number 27

The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors

Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John E. Churchville (Treasurer),

Members:

Abu Mashkuwr Naadim Abdulkhabir, Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels, Nijah Famous, Lansana Koroma, Abdul Malik Raheem, Lewis Williams

Table of content

For Our Children … 02

This Week … 03

Employment and Training Opportunities … 04

Health Matters …05

Green Piece … 07

Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 07

SpotLight … 08

Arts for Awareness … 10

Coming Up …11

Computers and Technology … 12

A Hand Up … 13

Word-of-the-Week … 15

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A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own.
Latin Proverb

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Hungry people cannot be good at learning or producing anything, except perhaps violence.

Pearl Bailey

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All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened.

Maya Angelou

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It is important not only to have the awareness and to feel impelled to become involved, it's important that there be a forum out there to which one can relate, an organization a movement.

Angela Davis

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We are living in a time of unbearable dissonance between promise and performance; between good politics and good policy; between professed and practiced family values; between racial creed and racial deed; between calls for community and rampant individualism and greed; and between our capacity to prevent and alleviate human deprivation and disease and our political and spiritual will to do so.

Marian Wright Edelman

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There's ignorance in people who just don't know that we have a national child emergency. And there are a lot of people who are conveniently ignorant--they don't want to know.

Marian Wright Edelman

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I've been struck by the upside-down priorities of the juvenile justice system. We are willing to spend the least amount of money to keep a kid at home, more to put him in a foster home and the most to institutionalize him.

Marian Wright Edelman

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What this country needs is more unemployed politicians.

Angela Davis

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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s Korner!

Every morning during our coffee break, my co-workers and I listened
to the culinary disasters of a newlywed colleague. We then tried to
share some helpful hints and recipes.

One day she asked us for step-by-step instructions on cooking sweet
potatoes - one of her husband's favorites. "I've finally been able to
make them sweet," she said, "but how do you make them orange?"

(Kathy Parsons is a regular contributor.)

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Anytime you see white men suppose to fight each other an you not white, well you know you got trouble, because they blah-blah loud about Democrat or Republican an they huffing an puff about democracy someplace else but relentless, see, the deal come down evil on somebody don have no shirt an tie, somebody don live in no whiteman house no whiteman country. June Jordan

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We want to be in control of our lives. Whether we are jungle fighters, craftsmen, company men, gamesmen, we want to be in control. And when the government erodes that control, we are not comfortable.

Barbara Jordan

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WORD-OF-THE-WEEK

Complement is a noun or verb that means something that completes or makes up a whole: “The red sweater is a perfect complement to the outfit.” Compliment is a noun or verb that means an expression of praise or admiration: “I received compliments about my new outfit.”

Greetings Coalition Family!

Inumerable unsolved murders of young black men in the city of Philadelphia in the year 2007, many cases with 0 leads and no hope of resolution. A police officer is killed during a taproom robbery; the suspect is custody less than two weeks later. Two retired policemen murdered and the suspect is behind bars within hours, with the police commissioner all but guaranteeing that when convicted, the suspect will never see the street again. A rookie police officer is shot, suspect taken into custody within the hour. The police make no secret that they pursue shooters of law enforcement agents with more vigor than they do shooters of the ‘average’ citizen, claiming that ‘If someone will shoot a cop, then the general public is in grave peril’. How much fertilizer is that? Police personnel in many cases have bulls-eyes on their backs simply because they have to deal with the negative elements of society, and therefore anger those who are already criminal-minded and the most likely in possession of firearms and of a temperament to use them. The ‘average’ citizen does not come into this kind of contact with this element of society! So that logic is extremely flawed!
Police vigorously pursue their attackers because they must make an example of them so that it never appears that law enforcement is vulnerable to successful attack. In the pursuit of a cop-killer, the commissioner stated “…money and time are not an object.” Wouldn’t it be a blessing if they felt that way about the ‘average’ citizen?

To protect and serve has no meaning in the community, it has no meaning because the slogan is not intended for us, it is directed at us. Take notice that the police departments all over this land are designed to keep the ‘average’ citizen in place. They are there to protect the interests of the powerful and affluent, those who are important to commerce. Have you ever been the victim of a break-in and had to wait an hour or more for the police to show up just to take a report? Ever had your vehicle broken into and had an unconcerned officer show up and fill out a report only to advise you that it is unlikely your property will ever be recovered? Ask yourself these questions, how long would it take for the police to respond to a break-in at Macy’s dept. store? What would be their posture if a Fed Ex truck were broken into on your block? These answers will dispel the myth that the police are here to serve the general populace and that they are overworked in our neighborhoods.

The police organization is in place to maintain the status quo, they are in place to make sure the interests and properties of the powerful and affluent are protected. The police make sure the powerbrokers sleep soundly at night.

© 2008 Gary R. Adams

We each hold a piece to the puzzle.” – Dr. John Elliott Churchville

“Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate”

FOR OUR CHILDREN

“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick Douglass

Program seeks donations for prom attendees

   The Philadelphia Youth Advocate Program is looking for items for both boys and girls who can't afford all the trimmings that come with going to their junior or senior proms.
   Item examples include dresses, shoes, shirts, ties, dress pants, hair styles/cuts, nails, accessories (all sizes, shapes, colors, length, etc.
   To help, call Sophia Scott at 215-599-2174 ext. 279

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Attention Pre K Parents!!!
Enrollment is for 2013-2014 on going on through March 2013- SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

- Children must be 3years old by Sept 1, 2013

Contact 2015-400-4270 to register.

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Office of Specialized Services of the School District of Phila.

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) is committed to the educational, social, physical, and emotional well being of students within the School District of Philadelphia. The OSS provides comprehensive special education, behavioral health, school health, and prevention/intervention programs. 215-400-4170
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/oss

On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website

Please also remember that this and all content on CAP4Kids can be translated into almost any language using the flags at the bottom of each page. Thanks.

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THIS WEEK

The NAACP Youth & College Division

Presents

Teens Bowling 4 Peace

Sunday 24 March 2013

9pm – 12am

@ Liberty Lanes

6505 Market St.

Upper Darby, PA 19082

Tickets $15.00 Food included

For more information: 215.978.7500

ALLANANEL6@aol.com

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PMBC Block Captain Rally to Kick off
Philadelphia’s Cleaning Season

More than 1,200 Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC) Block Captains will join the Philadelphia Streets Department as they kick off the 2013 spring cleaning season at the annual Block Captain Rally. The theme of this year’s rally is “Rock The Block,” encouraging Philadelphia youth to become the next generation of neighborhood leaders through the Junior Block Captain and Block Captain programs.

PMBC’s annual Block Captain Rally is a day of learning and appreciation for Block Captains and Junior Block Captains who work hard to keep their blocks and neighborhoods clean throughout the year.
WHEN:        Saturday, March 23
        Tabling and Workshops:  9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Rally Program: 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Block Party: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE:        The Pennsylvania Convention Center, First Floor, 12^th and Arch Entrance - Rally Program: Room 103 ABC
         
WHO:                --Commissioner Clarena I.W. Tolson, Department of the Streets
--Deputy Commissioner Donald Carlton, Department of Streets
--1,200 PMBC Block Captains
--Dozens of city officials and guests

VISUALS:        --40+ organizations tabling to provide information about cleaning and greening
--Workshops by PMBC; PECO; Philly Spring Cleanup; Financial Empowerment Center; Philadelphia Recycling Rewards and Penn Presbyterian Hospital.
--Performances by rapper Tone Love from Tuff Crew and The West Powelton Steppers
                --Mascots Sun Ray and Curby Bucket

CONTACTS:                
Tracy Dabakis                        Keisha McCarty-Skelton                                
LevLane                        Philadelphia Streets Department
p. 215.825.9633                            p. 215.686.5499
c. 203.640.8058                        c. 215.906.6794
tdabakis@levlane.com                 Keisha.McCarty@phila.gov

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The Information Advocates Training Project
Saturday March 23rd, 2013
NTR - 1524 Brandywine Street
1:00 PM to 4 PM
call Stan for details - 267-968-0407

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Meet WDAS Doug Henderson

this

Friday, March 22, 2013  from 6 to 9 PM
Rhythm and Business (R & B Happy Hour)
Special Guest Appearances
 
Admission FREE 

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES

PLBC Virtual Job Fair

Are you job searching? 

The PLBC has added a Virtual Job Fair to the online Employment Center to assist you in beginning your job search. Employers across the state are looking to add qualified, hardworking individuals to their respective teams, and many of them are hiring now!

I recommend that you have an updated resume and reference list and be prepared to fill out applications and cover letters for each job to which you apply.

The Employment Center also features many tools that can helpprepare you for employment, including resume writing tips and samples.

The road to employment is littered with obstacles, but I will continue to partner with you through the process. I encourage you to take advantage of this resource.

If you are unable to reach the Virtual Job Fair through the link provided, you can also visit by typing in the URLhttp://www.pahouse.com/EmploymentCenter/?pg=job_fair.

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Philadelphia Career Fair

Monday, April 8, 2013, 11AM - 2PM

Crowne Plaza

4010 City Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com

The Diversity Job Fair of Philadelphia

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 10AM - 1PM

Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel

640 West Germantown Pike

Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

http://www.catalystcareergroup.com

HEALTH MATTERS

The Genesis Project XI

There is the Goldenseal root and there is the Goldenseal herb, the root is more potent. When the decision is made to use it, this root is used to dissipate mucus and to neutralize poisons(taken as needed; usually consumed not more than one week maximum).
 Herbs work best in combination with other herbs. Goldenseal in combination with Echinacea gives great balance to the system. If one decides to use Goldenseal it’s important to understand that this herb is like the marines. It accomplishes the mission of cleansing. However during this process the action of Goldenseal, Mother Nature’s antibiotic, destroys bacteria good and bad. Therefore it is
important to replace the good bacteria with yogurt. Plain yogurt is preferable. The more sugar in the yogurt, as we find in most markets, the less potent the yogurt will be.
There are acidophilus capsules, also buttermilk or kefir will do the job as well. Goldenseal can be like a true friend, when you learn how to use it. In mild cases this root is a great way to start the cleansing process. For certain cases considered being more severe, the application of goldenseal is plausible at a specific point in time.

For the male and female organs saw palmetto is quite useful. Nettle, sarsaparilla, saw palmetto and bee pollen nourish the prostate. Black cohash, slippery elm and uvi-ursi have a healing effect on the uterus. Black cohash is also recommended for the thyroid as well as kelp, and the amino acid L-tyrosine that we find in fresh bee pollen.

Let’s not forget white willow bark, Mother Nature’s aspirin that reduces pain and inflammation. These are just a few herbs, and there are thousands, that can help along the transitional journey to what can be called “Health Wealth”(sm).
Each individual is challenged in a way as unique as the individual self. If one is filled with much waste, then the nature of that condition says make the transition a slow process. For women who are with child, don’t do anything drastic.  In this case the cleansing process should begin at least two or three months before conception.

Healing grace includes drinking the cleanest possible water, again eating salads and other green leafy vegetables should be considered. Extra virgin olive oil and a little lemon juice, with organic sesame tahini make a good salad dressing. For some tastes, balsamic vinegar or a soy cheese dressing work well. It’s a good idea to make extra virgin olive oil your butter, and in some cases almond butter or
peanut butter. We might recall the prophet Daniel ate salad at one point instead of eating the king’s dead meat diet. It is so important to remember the adage “moderation is the key”. Copyright Don Ringgold 2013

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Mill Creek Farm stand, 49th and Brown (no chemicals)

Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm

Farmers’ Market, 52nd and Haverford

Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm

millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com

|267.242.5339 millcreekurbanfarm.org

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GREEN PIECE

Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and Tuesday mornings. http://www.recyclingservices.org/

For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Philly http://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION

United Way seeks applicants for Philly Roots Fellowship

   United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has released an application to select 15 individuals to participate in the Philly Roots Fellowship.
   The Philly Roots Initiative was developed by United Way and its partners in an attempt to systemically, yet creatively, ensure that young African American men graduate from high school and are college and career ready. The program equips formal and informal adult mentors with the tools they need to assist young men in achieving these goals.
  Eligible applicants include:
   * Individuals (coaches, community members, leaders of groups or small grassroots organizations) that have worked with the same group of at least five young black men in grades 6-12, for at least one year
   * Individuals who can commit to making a strong contribution to this emerging community of practice, and who will make a serious effort to increase the capacity and impact of their mentoring work and the broader Philadelphia community
   * Individuals who have been and will continue to do the work they’ve been doing regardless of whether there is funding or not, or whether they are being compensated to do it, and regardless of where they are employed. Individuals need not be employed or affiliated with a 501(c)(3) organization to apply.
   Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate that they are serving young black men in grades 6-12 at risk of dropping out of school, who attend schools on United Way’s Targeted Schools List.
   To download the application, go here.

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SpotLight On Our Efforts

ACHIEVEability has some great workshops and trips planned for youth between the ages of 7-17yrs for only $5.00 per child. Youth will participate in our in-house activities and workshops in April and conclude with trips in May and June.

Application deadline is 31 March 2013

Youth Educational Workshops for children 7yrs-17yrs:

ð Peer Pressure - Saturday, April 13th, 10:30-3pm Sayre Recreation Center, 5835 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19139.

ð Bullying and Street Safety - Saturday, April 20th, 10:30-3pm Sayre Recreation Center, 5835 Spruce St., Philadelphia, 19139.

ð Etiquette and Dating - Saturday, April 27th, 10:30-3pm location Sheppard Recreation Center, 5700 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139.

Youth Trips (youth must have been an active participant in all "Youth Educational Workshops" list above):

ð Saturday, May 4th 11am-3:30pm "C!RCA" at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, 37th and Walnut streets.

ð Saturday, May 18th 9am-6pm National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

ð Saturday June 1st 9:30am-2pm, Ben Franklin Yacht 401 North Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Total cost for "Spring Youth Program" is 5 dollars per child. Must complete application which is attached to this email and available at ACHIEVEability Community Office located at 59 North 60th street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 from 11am-7pm M-F and 12-4pm on Saturdays.

For more information: 215.748.8750

info@achieveability.org

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OpportUNITY, Inc @ The Willie G. Williams Community Center
A Construction Training Program Providing Human Services

1016-18 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Office: 267-297-8006
Cell: 267-579-6301
Email: opportunity1016@gmail.com

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Family Survival Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization provides cultural, educational, spiritual and economic tools needed to create a positive and lasting legacy within the African American community. 

Family Survival Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, was founded by Brothers Rashie Abdul Samad and Rashie Abdur Rahim after realizing that the key to reclaiming the African American community lies in re-establishing connection with Africa, it's art, history, culture, economy and people.  The program started with exposing young people to the culture of African music and art, as well as learning the basics of business.  While the founding principles remain intact, the program has expanded by partnering with other community organizations and businesses in the spirit of umoja (unity) to ensure our collective Family Survival. Together, these organizations will make an even greater impact on the youth and elders in the community for the benefit of whole.

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ARTS FOR AWARENESS

I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. Pauline Kael

Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place

1310 No. Broad St. Phila

Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am

• Poets

• Rappers

• Singers

• Spoken Word Artists

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Arts At The Advocate

The Church of The Advocate is seeking sponsors for our "Arts At The Advocate" series of fundraisers. The series will include performances from the Jazz, R&B, Gospel and Cultural Arts communities. The monies will go a long way to help the Advocate remain in the forefront of praise, activism and advocacy in the Philadelphia area and where ever else support is needed. Please take time to review the document. For those who know of the good deeds of the Advocate and for those who have been blessed by the Advocate through the ministries of Fr. Paul Washington, Fr. Isaac Miller, Rev. Ann Smith, Fr. Bud Holland and now through Rev. Renee McKenzie-Hayward please consider giving back in our time of need.

Stay well,

--
Kemah C. Washington   484-432-1242

COMING UP

Back on My Feet 5-Miler set

   The AT&T Back on My Feet 5-Miler will be held on March 30th of this year, directly benefiting the Back on My Feet foundation for the homeless.
   BoMF is a national nonprofit organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change that results in employment and independent living.
   This year's run takes place on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Each runner gets a free T-shirt with registration fees.

Race Date: Saturday, March 30th

Time: 8:30am race start (volunteer needs will begin earlier than this time)

Location: West River Drive, Fairmount ParkFor more information, please visit our race website: www.bomfphilly5miler.com

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10th Annual Walk for Peace and Reconciliation
April 28th, 2013 2:00pm - 6:00pm

The Interfaith Peace Walk is a walking dialogue between Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Wiccans and others. Our theme this year is “Stewards of the Earth, Stewards of Each Other, Stewards of Peace.” Music, prayers, rituals and wisdom teachings will be featured at three houses of worship along the walk route. Refreshments and fellowship will follow at the final stop.

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Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk is just around the corner! 

Join PSR on

April 28, 2013 at 9:00am for our Seventh Annual Run to end the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia

and honor lives lost to violence.

Click here for online registration!

On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013

America and the World Will Celebrate

Take A Young Black Man

To Worship Day!

With 75% of young Black males 16 to 24 years old in New York City not working, with the leading cause of death for young Black men in American being homicide and with nearly 50% of the 2.3 million prisoners in prisons in America being mostly young Black men, the questions arises, "What would Jesus have done in these times?" And the answer is, He would have taken a young Black man to worship!  Easter Sunday is a great time for you and your church to make a commitment to help and support young Black men.  Call Nathan at 773.285.9600 receive an organizing guide and to join the list of faith organizations across America that have participated in this program.

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COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY

Philadelphia OIC launches public digital literacy training with LIFT, Comcast on North Broad Street

The lessons, which are free and open to the public, are meant to teach citizens how to use the Internet in a safe and effective way.

OIC’s other training sessions include success through social networking and getting the most out of Gmail. Classes are also held in LIFT’s West Philadelphia offices at 57^th & Chestnut Sts.

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Free online journal focuses on technology for nonprofits
   Technology can help nonprofits create the change they want to see in

the world. But even with daily evidence of world-changing innovations

and applications of technology, it's difficult for nonprofit leaders to

know how to apply it to their missions.
   NTEN:Change, a free online journal from the

Nonprofit Technology Network, provides the guidance and practical considerations nonprofits need to

make the sound investments and decisions that will help them meet

their goals.
   Free subscriptions are available here.

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Group offers low-cost web access to nonprofits

Mobile Citizen, a provider of mobile broadband for education and nonprofits, will offer a Technology Assistance Grant program beginning in January to provide non-profit organizations with affordable access to the Internet.

Available only in Portland, Oregon, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia, the grant includes reduced-price service from Mobile Citizen, with unlimited usage for only $10/month or $120/year per account. It bundles Mobile Citizen’s wireless broadband, powered by WiMAX, a fourth generation (4G) technology from Clearwire Corporation with a variety of benefits available only to grantees, including:

-- 12 months of service from Mobile Citizen extended to 15 months at no additional charge. With this, nonprofits receive three free months of service per account.

-- Dedicated Mobile Citizen Customer Care customized for non-profit organizations.

-- A free one-year membership to NTEN, a nonprofit technology network, ongoing information and news as well as access to a support community.

-- A choice of additional benefits including an educational webinar series.

For more information, email Free Trial.

www.mobilecitizen.org/grantphiladelphia

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A HAND UP!

"None of us has gotten where we are solely by pulling ourselves up from our own bootstraps. We got here because somebody bent down and helped us." - Thurgood Marshall

America’s Original Savings Network

As amazing as it may sound many people do not realize how easy it is

to LEGALLY stop paying for their groceries! This is how the one hour

television show began for the company whose website is at:

http://nofullprices.net

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Are these manufacturer coupons or coupons that I print on my computer?

A: All of our coupons are actual manufacturer coupons. Fewer and fewer retailers accept coupons that are printed from your computer because of a huge increase in counterfeit coupons. Actual manufacturer coupons which we issue are accepted everywhere that coupons are accepted.

Q: Can these coupons be doubled?
A: Yes. These are manufacturer issued coupons and may be doubled in any store that offers double coupons.

Q: What are the face values and the expiration dates of these coupons?
A: Being manufacturer coupons, the manufacturer determines the face values of the coupons. We currently stock coupons ranging in value from 40 cents to 5.00 dollars. The coupon expiration dates are generally valid for 90 days.

Q: How can I use $1,000.00 worth of coupons in 90 days?
A: With our program, you get to choose the coupons you want, when you want them. This way you never have to worry about the coupons expiring.

Q: How do I choose the coupons I want?
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Civil Alert Radio with Sabir Bey- Every Tuesday 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 P.M. PST)

Format Style: Open forum along with special invited guests.

Listen via your cell: 858.357.8450 On the web: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/civilalert

This spot reserved for The Coalition, Inc. friend and supporter Jeff Hart**