ProfNets of the Week

by admin ~ October 30, 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!

LIVING/TODAY: Resuscitating Pets; Sleepwalking; Internet’s Effect on Brain — The Mancow Muller Show
I have two guest opportunities for Monday, Oct. 26, for 6:10, 6:20, 6:40 and 6:50 a.m. CDT. We are looking for guests on the following topics: 1) A recent poll states that 60 percent of pet owners would give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to their pets. I’m looking for anyone who has resuscitated an animal. 2) I’m looking for anyone who is a sleepwalking expert and has strange tales of sleepwalking. 3) I’m looking for experts to discuss how the Internet is altering our brains. The Mancow Muller show is ranked the ninth top radio show in the country. Please send me a bio and level of expertise in one of the topics above. Contact: XXXXXXX

RELATIONSHIPS: How the Way You Cook Your Turkey Reflects on Your Relationship — Match.com/MSN Dating & Personals
I’m writing a goofy article for Match.com/MSN Dating & Personals about how the way you cook your turkey for Thanksgiving reflects on your relationship. Are you and your companion deep fryers? Traditional roasters with cranberry sauce? Do you go out to a restaurant instead of cooking? I’m looking for anecdotes/advice, which I’ll run with full attribution, if so desired. I’m a freelancer. Contact: XXXXXXX

HOTELS/TODAY: Hotels, Freebies and Theft — MSNBC.com
I’m interested in hearing from any hotel guests who have taken soap, shampoos or other amenities that come with the room, and whether you thought that taking these items was acceptable. Have you ever taken anything more valuable, like a towel? I’d also like to hear from hotels that provide these amenities. Specifically, I’m interested in how you might help distinguish something that’s free (like a bottle of shampoo) from something that isn’t free (like a bathrobe). Contact: XXXXXXX

BEHAVIOR: Hoarding/Being a Slob — Washington Post
I am working on a story about being, what my wife calls, “the biggest slob in the world.” It is a first-person story that takes a close look at why I am the way I am. I am trying to examine all the research out there into whether this is a case of hoarding, and to also look at ways to cope with being such a mess. E-mail replies only. Contact: XXXXXXX