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Want to get your voice heard or your event publicized? Some newspapers only want the points to create something themselves... The 5 W's - Who, What, Where When and Why. Then there are those who want it complete and ready to submit. These are my favorites because I love to write. Of course, once submitted, your article or letter may not make it to print depending on many factors including space available (election time is tough), real content (newsworthy), advertising versus news and the list goes on.

In most cases you will only know if it is published by checking daily.

The internet is a great place to find information on submitting press releases and "Letters to the Editor". You can find your local newspapers and they usually include requirements for submission or a number to call. It is also a great resource to get tips on writing and submitting, like the article at the following link. athttp://www.essortment.com/all/pressreleases_rvss.htm Always inclue your name, address, phone number and email address (in case of questions) and a date to be published by. A May 30th event announcement will do no good if it is in the June 1 newspaper. Note: Some papers require articles 2 weeks in advance of requested publishing dates.

That being said, if you are looking for a "Letter" to submit to your local paper to raise awareness for PWS, check out my last Blog post titled "Please Support a cause" Use this article if you want, but you will need to change the content to fit (website, email, city, personal story). In the immortal words of the Queen of Public Relations herself, my friend Pam, plagerize at will (the article "Please Support A cause.") if it helps get your message across to help others. She has pre-read and approved of this article. Thanks Pam!

When submitting articles that only require the 5 W's, I include a completed article also, whenever possible, to be referenced for accuracy. I hope this information was beneficial. Please leave a comment below to let me know that you were here and to let me know how I can help you further.

Please Support A Cause!

MAY is NATIONAL PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME AWARENESS month. There are parents of “Special Needs” children, not just those with Prader-Willi Syndrome, that are facing challenges beyond normal comprehension for the future of their children. Some of these children may never walk, play sports, dress themselves, feed themselves, have children or simply say... I love you.

Imagine receiving the news from your doctor that your child has Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or one of thousands of other possible diagnosis’s that will shape their lives and change your’s in a way you never expected. It is likely that if it isn’t your family, you probably know a family that has a “Special Needs” child.

Six and a half years ago my wife gave birth to twins. Soon after, our world was turned upside down when we were told that one of the twins had Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). PRADER-WHAT? Like most of the world, we had never heard of this syndrome, yet we had probably crossed paths with these individuals. Prader-Willi Syndrome has an incidence rate of 1 in approximately 15,000 births (thats two for every city the size of Oswego). A result of a deletion in the 15th chromosome, the most prevalent issues associated with PWS are low muscle tone and a chronic feeling of hunger that, coupled with a metabolism that utilizes drastically fewer calories than normal, can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity.

Living in Oswego has been a blessing for my family and more importantly, for my daughter who has PWS. She has been a part of Early Intervention, the Brokaw Early Learning Center and Diagnostics Kindergarten. We have worked with many wonderful therapists, teachers, caregivers and volunteers along the way and have made many new friends. Please reach out in support of a “Special Needs” parent or support a cause for research to enhance our children’s lives through improved treatments and cures.

Prader-Willi Syndrome is not who my daughter is, it is what she has. Who she is and becomes will be determined by her friends and family in Oswego and beyond through love, support and acceptance.

For more information on Prader-Willi Syndrome, please visit www.pwsaillinois.org, www.pwsausa.org or contact Terry Guinn at TerryLGuinn2@gmail.com

Empowerment For Women Program

Empowering Every Woman

3 Powerful days that will change your life

May 28 - 30, 2010 - Illinois
led by Dr. Zaahir Hendricks

A private program for 24* women.

Are you ready to live the life of a visionary woman, empowered to achieve all your personal, financial and career goals?

Just a couple days left for my friends to find the key and click for additional savings. http://superb-living.com/vew.html May 21st is the last day to register for this powerful program.

This program was developed by Dr. Zaahir Hendricks who saw a need based on his experience with his patients and his studies that began in his younger days when he experienced first hand the pressure society puts upon us to accept less of ourself (brainwashing).

Who is Dr. Zaahir Hendricks? Dr. Z, as he is affectionately known, grew up in Cape Town, South Africa during the oppressive era of apartheid. Determined not to accept the mental shackles that were holding back many around him, he came to America to get an education. In 1996 he received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree and continued his studies & research in self development, leadership, emotional release, empowerment and success principles.

Dr. Z is an Inspirational Speaker, Author, Mindset Coach and Wellness Physician. Aside from his speaking engagements, he runs a successful family practice where he treats and is loved by all his patients, children and adults alike. He has been sharing with me his experience and knowledge of the professional speaking market, as well as many other things related to the Internet and building websites. Because of my time in his office, I have seen first hand his wonderful bedside manner and true concern for all his patients.

This reminder is only to insure that you don't miss out on the current savings that may not be offered again. A home study course is being developed and will be available later in the year. The program will also be offered in September.

Here is the link again. http://superb-living.com/vew.html Look for and click the "key".

See you on "The Wall", Terry

Creating Friend Lists

Hello Everyone,

I created this blog because as my friends know... I have a lot to say and because I have been asked for tips on how I plan to keep up with all my new friends.

With my many new friends on Facebook (You can never have enough friends.) it has created for me the need to reorganize and limit some of my activities, because of new opportunities.

"Friends" groups have become a necessity to keep up with the many friends I have. You don't have any groups created? On the left of your wall click "Friends" (when you have groups created, a list will appear underneath to click on so you see only those friends posts on your wall). I have groups ("Lists") for "Family", "Toastmasters", "PWSA Friends" and soon I will create "Farmville" and "CafeWorld" groups.

How to:

Go into "Account" on the top right of your wall.

Select "Edit Friends"

On the left under "Lists", select "Friends".

At the top click on "Create New List"

At the top of the pop-up box "Enter a Name" for your group where it says Enter a Name.

Now scroll down in the pop-up box to find the friends for the list and click on those friends.

Click on "Create List" at the bottom of the box.

Congratulations! You have now created a Friend list.

Note: After closing the pop-up box, you can still add more friends on this page which might make it easier if you are a big fan of "Like" (Fan) pages. (The pop-up box will include all friends, groups & pages.) Your groups/lists can be changed anytime. Also, when you get friend requests, just before you confirm you can add them to a list.

Please post a comment and let me know if this was useful. At 50, I need all the encouragement I can get (LOL).

See you on "The Wall". Terry