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The New Women: From Gibson Girls to Flappers in the early 1900s
Mark McGarvie, J.D., Ph.D.,, Retired Professor of History and Law, College of William and Mary
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechIn the early days of the 20th century, New Women caused a media sensation in newspapers and magazines by threatening standards of sexual propriety, living alone while single, pursuing careers, and engaging in politics even before given the right to vote. These college-educated young women in their 20s forced a reconsideration of sexual roles in America that contributed to women's suffrage and the free expression existing several years later in the flapper movement. MORE >
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Our Culture Wars: Intellectual Roots and Historical Precedents
Mark McGarvie, J.D., Ph.D.,, Retired Professor of History and Law, College of William and Mary
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechProfessor McGarvie describes the development of pragmatism in the early 19th century as a critique of the individualistic and rights-oriented ideology of the Enlightenment. Pragmatism served as the basis for the first progressive movement, which was ultimately repudiated in the ascension of the Coolidge, Harding, and Hoover Republicans in the 1920s. How are today's progressives repeating the political errors of their predecessors? MORE >
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Navigating Solar Options
Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechA presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and incentives you can get involved in, why clean energy is more affordable and reliable, and how policies like CEJA (Climate and Equitable Jobs Act) and the Inflation Reduction Act benefit consumers. MORE >
During this presentation, you will receive information on: how solar panels work with your home and the grid, an overview of state and federal incentives, how consumers can benefit from renewable energy, and programs like Community Solar and Illinois Solar for All. -
Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls
Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechA presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. During the program, a CUB representative will discuss: The different choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable costs, streaming services available to consumers, how to avoid common robocall scams, call-blocking services and what they mean for your pocket, and new federal legislation passed helping to reduce robocalls.
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Decarbonizing Your Home
Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechCUB will dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost-saving programs and appliances. During this presentation, you will receive information on: Building Decarbonization, The benefits of building electrification, New tax credits and rebates for home energy improvements available through the Inflation Reduction Act, Alternatives to gas appliances, and Free programs designed to save you energy and money
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Home Energy Savings Presentation
Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechLearn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. During this presentation we will go over: Understanding your utility bills, Your energy choices, Energy efficiency programs that can help consumers save energy and money, and Solar options.
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Retirement and Taxes: How to Make Your Money Last Longer
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechIf you're nearing retirement or already retired you need to understand how taxes (including the new 2018 changes) impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Since each person's tax situation is unique, and the tax rules can change year to year, it can be challenging to get accurate and timely information. That is why we've developed a special seminar to help people navigate the retirement tax maze. MORE >
Our seminar will equip you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information regarding retirement taxation, including ways to efficiently harvest your income sources- whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all. -
Unlocking Social Security: Strategies for a Confident Retirement
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechAre you or someone you know ready to begin receiving Social Security? If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years you should attend this educational session. In this session, you will learn: MORE >
• When to take benefits - sooner or later?
• Working while getting benefits
• Taxation and Social Security
• Spousal BenefitsLearn what you need to know to maximize the benefits you have earned!
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Understand their soul’s purpose in life.
Adam Johnson, Dynamic Life Strategist, Asjohnson Agency
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechI help people understand their soul's purpose in life. By aliening them with their true natural gifts, they begin living their best life in practice and purpose. Couple that with adjusting your mindset and behavior patterns - Now creates a life that not only gives you fulfillment - It's a life that has positive expectancy. MORE >
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Running, it seems that now days people are either running towards some thing or away from it.
Adam Johnson, Dynamic Life Strategist, Asjohnson Agency
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechI am a recovering runner—not in the athletic sense, but in the race of life. For years, I ran toward success, love, and new opportunities while also running from my past, my fears, and even myself. I chased achievements in real estate, trucking, Insurance, and supply chain distribution, but true fulfillment only came when I stopped running and embraced my purpose. MORE >