Feeling scared?

Maybe a bit intimidated?

I know I was when I first started it 2 years ago. The good news is that you don’t have to be if you implement the following steps that worked for me.

P90X is a very intense program and not for the beginner. As a an Independent Beachbody Coach it is my privilege to offer free advice and assistance to anyone who may not have a Beachbody Coach. My very first customer I received from Beachbody was a 43 year old male named Warren who was 5′ 11″ tall, weighed 272 pounds, and as he stated to me, he had not seen a gym or any kind of workout since high school. He had purchased P90X on television and I was assigned as his Coach by Beachbody.

First off, I told him that he may not want to start with such an intense program and that he should maybe look at Tony Horton’s Power 90, which is a very good program, but a lot less intense than P90X. He told me that he was going to do it and that he did not want to try anything else.

I asked him to at least take the fit test which can be found on page 17 on the P90X Fitness Guide to make sure he could pass it. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you purchased P90X new (the key word here is NEW) for anything less than the $119.85 retail price, chances are you have an illegal or bootleg copy of P90X and we have seen many of the DVD’s stop working after a month or two. Even if you or someone you know purchased P90X from any COSTCO for the $99.99 price they were selling it for - you have a bootleg copy of P90X that may stop working someday. Also, if you purchased P90X new and you did not receive the Fitness Guide or Nutrition Plan manuals, chances are you have an illegal copy that may stop working. Anyway, just thought it was important for you to know this.

Back to the Fit Test…

The P90X Fit Test is a small group of exercises you do before you start P90X to see if you are in good enough physical condition to take on the entire P90X program. So, because of my suggestion, my Beachbody Customer Warren reluctantly took the Fit Test, passed it (or so he told me) and said he wanted to do the program. At this point I could not argue with him.

So, long story short, with me doing a little email Coaching once or twice a week Warren was able to lose 54 pounds his first 90 Days on P90X - which was an AWESOME accomplishment. He did a second round of P90X and ended up losing a total of 72 plus pounds and has gone on to run half marathons and other things. His life has completely changed because of P90X and a little Coaching.

That said, you too can get incredible results if you follow the plan and use some of these tips that worked for me. I am a 50 year old male and P90X got me in the best shape I have ever been in my life. You can see my before and after pics (with Tony Horton himself) on my main home page at CommitToStayFit.com.

1. If you are not in the best condition, or you have any injuries, make sure to check with your doctor before starting P90X.
2. I tell EVERYONE, no matter what fitness level they are at to start out at 60% to 70% of their maximum ability. Too many people try and hit it using everything they have, and you can find yourself extremely sore or even injure yourself. Trust me on this, especially when you do Plyometrics because you are going to burn your legs like never before. I have personal trainers I have put on P90X who are generally in good shape, and after a few days on the program I ask them how they are doing. Almost 100% across the board the answer is something like, “I can’t believe this, it’s the toughest program I have ever done” - but they love it!
3. Get a good heart rate monitor at your local sporting goods store, or from my site at CommiTtoStayFit.com. Here again, on some of the cardio days, especially Plyometrics, you will probably hit your max heart rate or go over it - something you do not want to do.
4. This is an extremely important step and one of the secrets to success as you go through the program. Take your before pictures (front, back and side) in shorts (men) or a swim suit (women), measurements, weigh yourself and determine your body fat percentage. You will want to do this every 30 days. Trust me on this. Your first 30 days you may not see the “weight loss” results you were expecting and get discouraged - especially the women. I know, because my wife was one of them. She only lost a few pounds of weight her first 30 days. However, when we redid her measurements, pictures and body fat percentage, she had gained some muscle, lost a couple pound, lost some body fat, and lost some inches - and you could see a difference between her before and after pictures. And ladies, as reluctant as you may be to take a before picture in a swim suit, just do it - you will be glad you did.As for determining your body fat percentage there are a few ways to accomplish this. You can go to your local department store and purchase one of the scales that measures weight, body fat percentage. Some even check your water, muscle mass and more. They can run about $40 to $100 or so. If cost is an issue, you can get a pair of body fat calculators at your local sporting good store for about $10 to $15. I go to my doctor who has a really nice scale that costs $2,500 and it calculates all sorts of things, and one of her assistants does the test for me at no cost. Some gyms have them and so do many personal trainers. Remember, muscle weighs more than fat, so as you lose fat and gain muscle you will find that measuring weight alone is not good (or accurate) enough.Lastly, I have found that many people see the majority of their results the last 60 to 90 days. Don’t get discouraged and quit if you don’t see the results you expect your first 30 or even 60 days. Commit to the full 90 days and don’t quit.
5. The toughest part of the program for most people is changing eating habits. I have a friend who is pretty diligent at using P90X, however, what he put’s in his mouth is horrible and looking at him you would never know that he did P90X. I will be perfectly honest with you. I did not follow the meal plan from the very start. If you can, you should as you will get better results much faster. What I did was started cutting back on all the bad stuff. For instance, instead of putting on a huge slice of cheese and a fair amount of mayonnaise on my sandwich, I simply cut everything in half to start. We used to go out or order in pizza almost every Friday. I immediately cut this to once a month and ate until I was satisfied - not stuffed. Portion wise, I also cut back on this, and instead of eating 3 bigger meals each day, I ate 4-5 smaller meals each day. As I started getting back in better shape, and could see results, I cut back even further and got to the point where I don’t use any cheese or mayo on my sandwiches, rarely have pizza unless it is one slice once in a while, and went to a good tasting fat-free salad dressing I found (check out Paul Newman’s stuff - it’s really good). Lastly, make sure you are eating enough. Another problem people encounter is that they try and starve themselves to death thinking they will lose weight faster. This will not work with P90X and can even have the opposite effect on you. It is important that you read and follow the information in the P90X Nutrition Plan or you may not get the results you are looking for.




6. A word about Yoga X. Many guys think Yoga is for women or wimpy guys. Trust me on this. If you have never done yoga before, as I had not done, this program works you HARD. In fact, for me, it was (and still is) the toughest program out of all of them. Tony Horton personally told me that it is the most important program out of all of them in P90X. And if you ever get the opportunity to do a group workout with Tony, as I have done on several occasions, you WILL be doing Yoga - so just do it.

Anyway, I hope this helps a little since it is coming from someone who has done several rounds of P90X - and absolutely love it, and still do. Though I have just started Beachbody’s new program INSANITY, and all I can say is OUCH!

That said, if you do not have a Beachbody Coach, or you have any questions regarding P90X, nutrition, supplements or any other Beachbody programs, feel free to contact me at blake@committostayfit.com. I would love to help you get the results you want.

Blake Warrington
Independent Beachbody Coach

If you have been looking at the Team Beachbody business opportunity for a while, or you are just looking at it for the very first time, you are going to want to pay close attention to this information.

On Friday, January 16th, 2009, Beachbody Will officially roll out their new 30 minute Beachbody Revolution Infomercial, and is part of the New Beachbody Coach Connection program. Beachbody has been giving us their paying customers for two years now, starting Friday they will do something unprecedented in that they will be providing actual business builders (Beachbody Coaches) who sign up via the infomercial and placing them in our business. 

If you were to read between the lines, Beachbody is now building our Team Beachbody businesses with both CUSTOMER and now DISTRIBUTORS (Coaches).

You may have heard that in life, and more importantly, success in life, that you need to have a couple things fall in place. One of the factors to success in life is something called TIMING - or being in the right place at the right time. Let me tell you that if you are reading this right now, you may have found yourself in one of those rare positions where timing could have a huge impact on your income for 2009 and beyond - but only if you take action right away.

• Currently, Beachbody spends about 100 MILLION dollars per year on advertising, which currently generates about 15,000 to 30,000 customers each WEEK - which they place in our business for us.
• Now, Beachbody is applying the same success they have had with their fitness programs and the customer program and applying it to their new Beachbody Coach Revolution program. Will it be a success? We don’t know yet. However, I can tell you that regardless of whether the Beachbody Coach Connection program works or not - this is the most amazing company I have ever been a part of.

My wife and I have made more money with this program than anything we have ever done in our lives - it’s truly amazing. I lost my job back in 2006, and we found Beachbody and have never looked back. In my corporate job I made over $100,000 per year. We earned $170,000 in 2007 with Beachbody, and in 2008, while the economy was doing really bad and more and more people we losing jobs, we earned over $300,000 with our Team Beachbody business, and we would like to help you do the same thing.*

When you join the Beachbody Coach Revolution you will also be able to take advantage of the $1,000 email, that shows you how you could earn $1,000 very quickly. You also get the new Money Maximizer DVD which will show you how to turn your weight loss into profit.

The great thing about Beachbody Coach Connection program is that you can get started for less than $200 and the business comes with a complete 100% money back guarantee. You can “kick the tires” for a full 30 days, and if you don’t like what you see, simply return your Coach kit for a full refund.

So, if you would like to learn more about The Beachbody Revolution, the Money Maximizer DVD, the $1,000 email, and how you can turn weight loss into profit system, then check out the videos and information on my www.CommittoStayFit.comweb site, and then get back with me at (208) 898-4721, or via email at blake @committostayfit.com.

Beachbody® does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach’s income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings for the most recent information on our Coaches’ actual incomes at: http://www.milliondollarbody.com/signup/coach/index.htm?username=cmmit2stafit.

The IRS announced that it is changing the Standard Vehicle Mileage rates for business, charity, moving and medical. They changed the rate earlier this Summer (July 1st to be exact) because of the fast rise in gas prices.

For the most part, there was one set of mileage rates in effect for the first half of this year, and a different set of mileage rates for the second half of the year.

Following is a listing of Standard Mileage Rates which were in effect from January to June of 2008,
and July through December of 2008, along with the new mileage rates for 2009.

Business Rates:
2008 - January through June: 50.5¢ per mile
2008 - July through December: 58.5¢ per mile
2009 - is set at 55¢ per mile

Medical:
2008 - January through June: 19¢ per mile
2008 - July through December: 22¢ per mile
2009 - is set at 24¢ per mile

Moving:
2008 - January through June: 22¢ per mile
2008 - July through December: 27¢ per mile
2009 - is set at 24¢ per mile

Charity:
2008 - 14¢ per mile
2009 - 14¢ per mile  (no change)

As you see, the IRS picked a mileage rate for 2009 that was between the low rate and the high rate for 2008 since gas prices have dropped so much from Summer.

So, all you business owners, especially home-based business owners and network marketers, it is very important that you start to track your vehicle mileage business expenses to and from your home office. I always tell people, with the business mileage deduction set at over 50¢ a gallon, if you are not taking advantage of this valuable business expense, then stop your car every 2 miles and throw a $1 bill out the window.

It is important for you to understand what all of the business expenses are that are available to you, as long as your are operating your home business with the intent to make a profit.

You can learn more about all the home-based business tax deductions that area available to you by downloading my Special Tax Savings Report at http://homebusinesstaxsecrets.net. I charge $17.95 for this report, however, for the next 25 people who want this valuable information I will give it away for free (Merry Christmas). When you get to the shopping cart, simply enter SR100%Discbw (not case sensitive) in the Coupon Code field and your cost will be ZERO.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the report and make sure to take every allowable tax deduction allowed by law.

Blake Warrington

Peter’s service is called Help A Reporter Out. Each day he sends out a couple of emails from reporters and journalists who are looking for stories or interviews on a variety of different topics. Following are a few of the categories:

• Business and Finance
• Health and Fitness
• Lifestyle and Entertainment
• Travel
• Technology

For instance, today, there is a writer looking to interview top sales people for a new book (something I am going to apply for as a leader in my Team Beachbody business, and the internet marketing I do). Anyway, following is a copy of today’s email (from November 28th, 2008) so you can see what they look like. If you like the idea you can sign up at www.HelpAReporter.com.

Bring It!

Blake Warrington

———– Start of Today’s HARO ————–

OK. Still totally full. But that’s probably because I woke up at
3am and sleep-ate Turkey. For those who ARE working today, you’re
not alone.  But as soon as I get the HARO out, I’m going to go look
at Condos. Hey, some people shop for gifts on black Friday, I shop
for a new apartment. And that’s ok. Gonna ask Meagan to go get me
some lu… Oh, wait, she’s with her family in Massachusetts. That’s
all your fault for voting that she should get the day off. Sigh.

OK. Here are your one-day queries, followed by a few gift bag
requests BELOW THE QUERIES. Scroll ALL the way down for them.

We’ll be back on Monday morning with our three a day usual queries
- In the meantime, enjoy the weekend!

***********INDEX****************

#BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1) HARO User for Ragan Communications Video Interview (Ragan
Communications) - CHICAGO

2) Super Salespeople Wanted for Interview (Book - Wiley and Sons)

3) Perspectives on new Levi’s Commercials (Advertising Trades)

4) Women’s Networks (Online or Offline) That have Folded (Blog)

5) Press Release Tips to Earn Ink or Air (Puget Sound Biz Journal)

6) REAL TIME Black Friday Reports (Retail Net Group)

7) Gender Differences in Job Search (VJournal)

#GENERAL

Tips to Protect Your Car’s Value (eBook)

9) Organized Traveles (Freelancer)

10) Gift Giving and Sex (Magazine)

11) Toronto Language Experts (Fact book)

#HEALTH/FITNESS

12) Hand Doctor (Men’s Magazine)

#LIFESTYLE/ENTERTAINMENT

13) “I” Language (Book)

14) What to do before you say “I do.”

15) “Known” People for ESL Site (ESL Site)

#TECHNOLOGY

16) IT and the Recession (CBS)

17) Can you Hear Me Now? Because I’m dead. (News Site)

18) Gren Technology Events (Events Blog)

#TRAVEL

19) Caribbean Artists/Arts (Yachting Magazine)

**************************
_________________________
1) Summary: HARO user in Chicago for video interview

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Christine Kent

Email: chris@ckeditorial.com

Title: Editor

Media Outlet/Publication: Ragan Communications

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 5:00 PM CENTRAL - December 1

Query:

“To accompany a story about HARO, Ragan Communications is looking
for a communicator who’s willing to be interviewed for a video.
Interview will be about the service and how you use it. We prefer
someone in downtown Chicago.

_________________________
2) Summary: Super Salespeople Wanted for Interviews

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Bill Guertin

Email: bill@The800PoundGorilla.com

Title: CEO, The 800-Pound Gorilla

Media Outlet/Publication: Book (John Wiley & Sons)

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 12:00 PM CENTRAL - December 12

Query:

“I’m looking to interview top salespeople (or top-selling
companies) for a new business book detailing the tactics and
techniques of the best salespeople (and companies).  Interviews
will be conducted via E-mail and phone over the next few weeks.  ”

_________________________
3) Summary: Levi’s Commercial

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Amanda

Email: nycblogger2@gmail.com

Title: Levi’s Commercial Change Girl & Gay

Media Outlet/Publication: Advertising Trade Magazines

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM EASTERN - December 8

Query:

“Please Write Levi Commercial in Header

I am looking for marketing and advertising perspectives on Levi’s
2007 campaign that involved two similar commercials that showed the
same guy, one time with a girl and one time with a gay. Would love
to hear how this commercial appealed to another population and the
reasons to try to appeal to this population. What about this
commercial worked? What didn’t? Was this campaign successful? Why,
WHy not?

THanks!

_________________________
4) Summary: women’s networks (online or offline)

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Devon Dudgeon

Email: info@devoninspiration.com

Title: women’s networks (online or offline) that have folded

Media Outlet/Publication: blog

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM PACIFIC - December 5

Query:

“I’m looking for examples of women’s networking groups that have
folded - either online or traditional “offline” groups.

Why do you think they folded? Were they no longer relevant? Did
people get what they needed elsewhere? Was it because the group
didn’t change with the times?

Please send an e-mail with any examples. You will be credited in
the blog.

This is for a blog about online and direct marketing.
www.devoninspiration.com

_________________________
5) Summary: Press Release Tips to Earn Ink and Air

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Nancy Juetten

Email: nancy@nsjmktg.com

Title: Chief Publici-Tea Officer

Media Outlet/Publication: Puget Sound Business Journal

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region: Pacific Northwest and Beyond

Deadline: 12:00 PM PACIFIC - December 2

Query:

“I’d like to hear from do-it-yourself publicists and agency players
who can share the best ways they use press releases to earn “ink
and air” for themselves and/or their clients - especially in this
digital age.

Do press releases really deliver the big stories, or do they serve
as the foundation behind more targeted pitching efforts you make to
specific reporters to earn media attention?

What works best in today’s digital age for delivering “ink and air”
and online buzz when budget is an issue?

Stories you share will be factored into a “Media Savvy” column in a
prestigious weekly business journal, in upcoming blog posts, and
referenced in an upcoming teleseminar on the topic. Thanks much for
your anecdotes and examples, which I am happy to attribute to you
and your firm.

_________________________
6) Summary: Real-time Black Friday reports

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Keith Anderson

Email: keith@retailnetgroup.com

Title: Senior Analyst

Media Outlet/Publication: RetailNet Group

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM EASTERN - November 28

Query:

“Looking for real-time reports from everyday shoppers, retailers,
brand manufacturers, and others on Black Friday shopping. Who has
the best deals? How quickly are the promoted items selling out? Are
the stores crowded or empty? How well-staffed are the stores? What
is your Black Friday shopping strategy?

Email is fine, and I’m also on Twitter at www.twitter.com/keith_rng/”

_________________________
7) Summary: gender differences in job search

Category: Business & Finance

Name: Natalee Roan

Email: natalee@vjournal.com

Title: Editor-in-Chief

Media Outlet/Publication: Vjournal

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 12:00 PM PACIFIC - December 4

Query:

“Article is about gender differences that show up in EXECUTIVE
resumes, interviewing skills and questions that candidates ask, and
salary negotiations.  Vjournal is a business journal for executive
women, and this article is aimed at helping executive women put
their resumes and interviewing skills on a level playing field with
their male colleagues for the very top jobs.  Looking for quotes
from C-level executives as well as executive recruiters.

This article is geared towards Director and VP level women who are
career oriented (so it it isn’t about obvious things like a woman
asking about flextime).  It’s about more  subtle issues with
resumes and interviewing questions that show less competitive
factors leading to a decision that the woman candidate may not be
ready for the top job.

_________________________
Summary: Looking tips to protect your car’s value

Category: General

Name: David Leonhardt

Email: info@seo-writer.com

Title: 101 Ways to Protect Your Car’s Value

Media Outlet/Publication: eBook for viral distribution

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 5:00 PM EASTERN - December 10

Query:

“Looking for 101 little tips and ideas to proect your car’s value.
Like a car bra. Liek a plastic cover to protect seatback from kids’
muddy boots.  Like an additive or a little-heard of tuen-up.  We
might or might not mention specific products - we really are
looking first for generic ideas.  Please send your idea as
descriptively as possible, along with your website URL (If e use
your idea, we will mention your URL, unless you ask us not to) and
put “HARO 101″ in the subject line”

_________________________
9) Summary: Organized travelers

Category: General

Name: Shatha Almutawa

Email: skalmuttawa@yahoo.com

Title: Ms.

Media Outlet/Publication: Freelance

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 2:00 PM CENTRAL - December 14

Query:

“I need to interview a frequent traveler who has special
organization skills–how do you pack, where do you store your
travel documents, what do you do to make traveling and preparing to
travel an easier experience?

I would also like to interview organization specialists about
storage of suitcases, etc.”

_________________________
10) Summary: Gift giving and sex

Category: General

Name: Britany Lueras

Email: britlueras@aol.com

Title: Staff writer

Media Outlet/Publication: [x]press magazine

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: San Francisco, CA

Deadline: 6:00 PM PACIFIC - November 31

Query:

“I’m doing a story based on an experience of mine while at work in
a clothing store about a month ago: a young man came in and asked
me to help him find a gift that would “get this girl in bed.”

I’m wondering, is it common for men or women (especially younger
men and women) to exchange gifts or services for sex?

So far women were creeped out by my story, but find it perfectly
acceptable and even expected if they are in a relationship. The
gift doesn’t have to be materialistic. Example: boyfriend does some
chores around the house, wanting to do something nice for
girlfriend, and maybe some extra points in the bedroom. Or maybe
the girlfriend instigates sex with boyfriend to get him to buy her
something/do something for her.

And it doesn’t have to be heterosexual couples either.

A sexual studies expert said that in some cases, the man may be
only buying gifts in order to get sex, or he may have just asked me
this question to express his masculinity and to brag. She said that
he might have really been seeking a romantic gift, but may feel the
need to perform in the stereotypical male fashion.

Any thoughts?

_________________________
11) Summary: Top 5 Toronto

Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment

Name: Karen Lloyd

Email: karenlloyd13@gmail.com

Title: Reporter

Media Outlet/Publication: Toronto Factbook

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: Toronto

Deadline: 4:00 PM EASTERN - November 28

Query:

“Hi Everybody,

I’m looking for contact information for some of Toronto’s top
language experts. Your suggestions would be appreciated as I’m
currently working on a chapter about Toronto slang and need at
least one good source who can provide me with their Top 5 Words or
Phrases to Describe Toronto, for example, or Top 5 Toronto Sayings.
Even news  and TV hosts would work…a librarian…archivist. I’ve
already tried UofT’s departments of English and Linguists…with
little luck.

Thanks so much for your consideration,

Karen

_________________________
12) Summary: HAND DOCTOR FOR MEN’S MAGAZINE

Category: Healthcare

Name: Linda Melone

Email: Linda@LindaMelone.com

Title: Freelancer

Media Outlet/Publication: National men’s magazine

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 5:00 PM PACIFIC - November 29

Query:

“For a men’s fitness magazine, seeking expert to answer following
questions: What’s the worst injury to the hand and how do you
prevent it? Please put “Hand Injury” in subject line. Thank you!”

_________________________
13) Summary: For inclusion in self-help book

Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment

Name: Beate Chelette

Email: info@egorhythm.com

Title: Want-It-All List and “I” Language Examples needed

Media Outlet/Publication: Women Who Want It All and Get It, Too
(book)

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM PACIFIC - November 31

Query:

“For a bestselling book that I am writing called Women Who Want It
All and Get It, Too  (www.egorhythm.com) I need examples of the
following. Selected examples will be included in the book.

Please type in subject line: Want-It-All List

A.) Do you have a want-it-all list? How often do you update it? Do
you use boiler points or are you specific in describing what you
want. Please send me an example of your list. Where do you put your
list? Do you meditate on it or visualize it? What have you used
your want-it-all list for (love, career, financial, everything?)

B.) How successful are you in getting what you want? Please submit
250 words how you defined what you wanted and how and when you got
it.

I need your first and last name, age and the city you live in as
well as a phone number so I can call you if I have questions.

Please type in subject line: I language

I need examples of people who either use or make a real effort to
use I language. If you dont know what it is, dont reply please.
When do you use I language and how does it work for you? I would
like to see at least one example of a conflict in which you used I
language successfully. Please describe what you would have done
before you learned how to use I language, how you used it and how
that changed the outcome of your talk. In addition submit ten I
statements that describe who you are.

I need your first and last name, age and the city you live in as
well as a phone number so I can call you if I have questions. ”

_________________________
14) Summary: What to do before you say “I Do”

Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment

Name: Tresaca Hamilton

Email: tresaca@empoweredmarketingsolutions.com

Title: Writer

Media Outlet/Publication: Personal Development Newsletter

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM EASTERN - November 28

Query:

“I am looking for a Marriage and Family Counselor to interview for
an article on successfully choosing a marriage partner. The article
will also include your tips on what to do before you say “I do” in
order to have a successful first time marriage.

I can be contacted by email at:
tresaca@empoweredmarketingsolutions.com

_________________________
15) Summary: Globally known entertainers, athletes

Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment

Name: Jason Simms

Email: jason@englishbaby.com

Title: Creative Content Developer

Media Outlet/Publication: Major ESL Site

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM PACIFIC - December 31

Query:

“English, baby! (englishbaby.com) is looking for interview subjects
for our pop culture English lessons. The site is a social network
with a million unique visitors per month that helps people learn
conversational English. Our daily lessons are based on 90-second
audio clips, and we are in need of globally recognizable
personalities to do very short, fun phone interviews. About a
quarter of our users are from China, so if your client is promoting
a release or appearance there, this could be a perfect fit. ”

_________________________
16) Summary: IT and the recession

Category: Technology

Name: charlie cooper

Email: charles.cooper@cbs.com

Title: exec editor

Media Outlet/Publication: cbs interactive

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 2:00 PM PACIFIC - December 4

Query:

“am working on a piece about how the recession is affecting IT from
a personal perspective. that may include someone who lost their job
or a CEO/CIO who had to lay off people or delay implementations of
a big software project because of current events.

_________________________
17) Summary: Can you hear me now?

Category: Technology

Name: Diane Mapes

Email: dimapes@nwlink.com

Title: freelance journalist

Media Outlet/Publication: national news site

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 5:00 PM PACIFIC - December 1

Query:

“A survey in England found that more than 1 in 5 people want to be
buried with their cell phone. Are you one of them? Looking for a
couple of real people (no experts) to talk about how they feel
about their high-tech toys. Are they such a part of you that you
want to take them with you when you die? Do you know of anyone whos
actually taken their gadgets with them to the grave? Let me know
what you think with a short and sweet email (please put HARO  CELL
PHONES in the subject line). THANKS!

_________________________
18) Summary: Looking for Green Technology Events

Category: Technology

Name: News

Email: news@gsatc.org

Title: Editor

Media Outlet/Publication: Newletter / Website (www.GSATC.org)

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 12:00 PM EASTERN - December 4

Query:

“I am researching a round up article of events and groups focused
on green technology or sustainability initiatives.  This could
includes alternative energy and waste stream initiatives.  Events
and groups should be focused on academic, commercial, or industrial
communities with professional membership or attendees.

For over six years, GSA Technology Council website and newsletter
have covered IT, Web, Automotive, Telephony, VoIP, Advanced
Materials, and Energy topics. With 11,000 subscribing
professionals, monthly meetings, and a technology focused job fair,
the GSATC website and newsletter is an established technology news
outlet.

_________________________
19) Summary: Caribbean Artists

Category: Travel

Name: Janet Groene

Email: janetgroene@alltel.net

Title: freelance writer

Media Outlet/Publication: a yachting magazine

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: Caribbean

Deadline: 6:00 PM EASTERN - December 5

Query:

“Caribbean arts and artists including best islands for gallery
visits, top galleries.  Let me know if hi-res photos of works,
artists and/or galleries are available. ”

********GIFT BAG PRODUCT REQUESTS**************

a) Prizes for Blogger Fundraiser Event

b)  Gift Bag Goodies/Grand Prize Donations

c) Gift Bag Items for Children’s Hospital

d) Seeking Door Prizes for Magazine Party

e)  San Diego ElderHelp Needs Gift Donations

f)  #1 Dr.’s and Philanthropists Need Items!

g)  Business Services Promotional Items

***GIFT BAG QUERY REQUESTS***

a) Summary: Prizes for Blogger Fundraiser Event

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Susan Jackson

Email: actionjackson03@gmail.com

Title: Blogger

Media Outlet/Publication: Cincinnati Women Bloggers

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM EASTERN - December 8

Query:

“Spread the word about your product to some of the Midwest’s most
influential bloggers and help a good cause! Cincinnati Women
Bloggers is hosting a Holiday Social on Dec. 15 to raise money for
a worthy local charity, and we would love to have your product as a
raffle prize or silent auction item. Visit
http://cincinnatiwomenbloggers.com/2008/11/19/tis-the-season/ for
more information. Please contact Susan Jackson if interested in
contributing. ”

________________________________________________

b) Summary: Gift bag goodies/grand prize donations n

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Sharon Savage

Email: info@urbanlivingpublishing.com

Title: Project Manager

Media Outlet/Publication: Things Men Say, Good, Bad, Naughty, and
Nice (A to Z)

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: Washington, DC and surrounding area

Deadline: 10:00 AM EASTERN - December 6

Query:

“We are looking for products or services to be given away at a book
event.  We would like the product or service to match our target
audience, women from 21 to 45, professional, urban dwellers, etc.
You may donate one item to be used as a grand prize giveaway or any
quantity of your choosing of product to give to attendees (expected
up to 100).  Sponsors will be listed on web site
www.thingsmensaybook.com and will be mentioned at the event.  Thank
you!

_____________________________________________________

c) Summary: Gift bag items for children’s hospital

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Jason O’Neill

Email: pencilbugs@roadrunner.com

Title: 13-year-old entrepreneur

Media Outlet/Publication: www.pencilbugs.com

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 6:00 PM PACIFIC - December 10

Query:

“This is my second request for help with putting together activity
bags for Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.  I received only
four responses when I posted this the first time so I’m hoping I
can get a few more before my deadline.  Thank you to those who
contacted me already. But in case you missed my first request,
here’s my mission.

I created my own business called Pencil Bugs when I was nine.
They’re handmade bug-like pencil toppers. I’ve been donating to
foster kids since I started my business but this year, I started
putting together gift/activity bags for Rady Children’s Hospital in
San Diego,CA.  I include my own products and buy extra goodies but
the kids can always use more things.  My next donation will be mid
December so
any kids who are stuck in the hospital during Christmas will have
things to keep them busy and hopefully make their stay not quite so
boring or miserable.

The hospital has a wish list and there are lots of little things
the kids use often. If anyone can help me fill the activity bags
with things like small puzzles, rattles or other baby toys, cars
like Hot Wheels or other plastic cars/trucks, squeezable stress
balls (can you imagine their stress?), or craft bead kits, please
contact me.  I don’t have room to mention everything on their list
so if you have other items or ideas you can help with, let me know
that too. Just think of activity things.  My goal is to make 50
bags this time but each one doesn’t have to include the same exact
things so whatever anyone can do, big or small, will help.  They
also have a community playroom where kids can check out bigger
things like board games, books, or music CD’s.  If anyone is
interested in donating those type of things, a couple or even one
would be great.

Once I deliver the bags to them, I am going to add a page on my
website and thank all the people who helped with this and I’ll
include a link to your website.  I’m also putting a sheet in each
bag with the items listed and who donated them.

I’m delivering them on Dec. 19 but I need about a week before that
to get everything together so please make sure you check the deadine.

Thank you so much,
Jason O’Neill

P.S.
If you have questions for my business manager (a.k.a. my mom), her
e-mail address is on my website.

___________________________________________________

d) Summary: Seeking Door Prizes for Magazine Party

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Laryssa

Email: lawirstiuk@gmail.com

Title: Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Media Outlet/Publication: Too Shy to Stop

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region?  No

Region:

Deadline: 10:00 AM EASTERN - December 1

Query:

“On New Year’s Eve, online arts and culture magazine Too Shy to
Stop (http://www.tooshytostop.com) is having a party to celebrate
the launch of their newly redesigned website.  We are relying on
our generous sponsors to help make this party a reality, and we are
seeking door prizes too.

If you have a product or service that you think would appeal to
20-somethings who are curious, active, ambitious, interested. value
education, American “culture,” the arts, and information, send me
an email and we can work out the details!  I can also tell you more
about the party and our magazine.

In exchange, we would provide you with advertising on our official
event website and allow you to display any signage/marketing
collateral at our event.

_____________________________________________________

e) Summary: San Diego ElderHelp Needs Gift Donations

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Arika Anderson

Email: arika@theprmavens.com

Title: PR Manager

Media Outlet/Publication: ElderHelp of San Diego

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: San Diego County

Deadline: 5:00 PM PACIFIC - December 10

Query:

“ElderHelp of San Diego’s (www.elderhelpofsandiego.org) Holiday
Angels program strives to make the holidays a little easier for our
seniors who have few resources. Last year, over 350 baskets and
gifts were created and delivered to brighten the lives of frail,
isolated and homebound seniors throughout San Diego.

We are most in need of the following items:
* 100 Holiday Music CDs (or classical, soft pop type)
* 100 Pairs of Unisex Socks
* 100 Unisex Journals
* 50 Books of Forever Stamps
* 50 Handkerchiefs for Men
* 50 Dish Towels for Women
* 50 Bottles of Aftershave
* 50 Bottles of Body Lotion
* Gift cards for grocery stores (preferred in $25 increments)
* Additional items appropriate for seniors in increments of 50 or
100
* General non-perishable gift baskets for seniors (preferred value
between $50 and $75)

Please e-mail Arika Anderson with questions or to make a donation.

______________________________________________________

f) Summary: #1 Dr.’s and Philanthropists need items!

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Kira Zmuda

Email: kzmuda@glaucomafoundation.org

Title: Director of Research Programs - The Glaucoma Foundation

Media Outlet/Publication: 22nd Annual Black and White Ball - The
Glaucoma Foundation

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: New York City

Deadline: 12:00 PM EASTERN - December 1

Query:

“I’m searching for the most interesting/creative goody bag items
for the 22nd Annual Black and White Ball on December 3rd at the
Pierre Hotel.  Governor David Paterson will be honored at the ball,
and the guest list is full of leading ophthalmologists,
philanthropists, and top pharmaceutical representatives - a total
of 400 guests.

The ball is top-of-the-line with a silent auction, cocktail hour,
dinner, and live band *with lots of dancing!  If you feel that your
product will fit in with our high-end guest profile, please contact
me ASAP.  My deadline is December 1st and the event is on December
3rd.  Thank you for your time!
***kzmuda@glaucomafoundation.org

___________________________________________________________

g) Summary: Business Services Promotional Items

Category: Gift Bag Product Requests

Name: Gayl Murphy

Email: balmagia@aol.com

Title: Media Expert/Author

Media Outlet/Publication: www.Interviewtactics.com

Anonymous? No

Specific Geographic Region? Yes (See below)

Region: National

Deadline: 12:00 PM PACIFIC - December 8

Query:

“Be descriptive and include instructions as to how you prefer to be
contacted. A field below is provided for you to list your deadline.

http://www.interviewtactics.com/sellyourselfseminars.htm

We are looking for business services discounts and coupon size
items to include in gift bags for show biz entrepreneurs attending
our seminar NAVIGATING THE MEDIA:
THE MIX BETWEEN CREATIVITY, BUSINESS, PR, AND MARKETING
Money-Making Business Strategies for Entertainment Industry
Professionals

If you have a business service useful to show business
entrepreneurs, we would like to include you in our gift bag.
Mostly, we’re looking for $$-off coupons for “next purchase at…”
type items (Staples $20.00 off next purchase type) and savings on
business related services or merchandise.  Deadline is December 8,
2008. Please contact Roz Wolf via email: balmagia@aol.com.”

__________
Peter Shankman
Tell a friend: www.helpareporter.com
http://www.shankman.com
http://www.twitter.com/skydiver for urgent queries
Copyright 2008 Peter Shankman. All Rights Reserved.
601 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019, USA

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