Profnets of the Week

by admin ~ March 27, 2009

It’s time again to take a look at some of the strange and interesting queries from Profnet, a service that sends us journalist queries and calls for sources dozens of times throughout the day. Enjoy!

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LIVING/TODAY: How People Want to be Celebrities in Their Own Lives — The Arizona Republic
I am looking for someone to comment on 20- and 30-somethings’ obsession with self-promotion via blogs, Facebook, etc. The story is about having nightclubs promote individual birthday parties via the Internet as though they were celebs. Contact: XXXXXXXX

RELIGION: Guests to Discuss Christians and Money - BlogTalkRadio
Can Christians be rich? What does the Bible say about money? I am looking for engaging and dynamic guests for a radio show. The show airs on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. You must be available to call in for a live interview with a call-in audience. TOYi Talk is the authentic voice of Toyi Ward, outspoken and unapologetic host of the show. TOYi Talk says what you were thinking all along. Join in as Toyi Ward asks the questions everyone else is afraid to ask. TOYi Talk tackles the issues of life as they are, not as you want them to be. We apologize in advance for not being able to respond to everyone, but we will keep all responses on file for future shows. Contact:XXXXXXXX

FAMILY ISSUES: Boomerang Kids — Helium.com
Grown-up children who may have once eagerly flown the nest are now returning to live with Mom because they don’t have the cash to live on their own. How common is this trend in these difficult economic times? I’m looking for an expert who can not only offer advice and insights, but also how these boomerang kids can be a positive in the changing economic times and family dynamics. Contact:XXXXXXXX

AGRICULTURE: Apricots — Vegetarian Times
I’m looking for an apricot grower (preferably from California) who can discuss what to look for when buying fresh apricots and why it’s best to buy fresh apricots during their peak growing season in the U.S. (rather than fresh apricots shipped in from Australia, Italy, Turkey, etc.). I’m a freelancer. Contact:XXXXXXXX

FASHION: How to Dress Like Lady GaGa - iVillage
The whole futuristic style is so in right now. I would want to emulate various shots of Lady GaGa and compare them to picks of outfits we can put together to “steal” her look. This is for iVillage. E-mails only, please. I’m a freelancer. Contact:XXXXXXXX