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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Seeking rheumatologist with expertise on Osteoarthritis (HealthCentral)

2) This Rare Symptom Could Mean You Have a Severe COVID Case (Blue Lips) (Best Life Online)

3) Seeking Chemist/Expert to Discuss Indoor Air Quality (Livestrong.com)

4) Looking for an oncologist to answer questions regarding lung cancer trearments (Anonymous)

Business and Finance

5) Secrets to Selling Your Business (Composites Weekly )

6) Questions about finances for members of the military (MoneyGeek)

7) Penny Stock Traders/Experts (Forbes)

Education

8) Safe Classroom Layout During COVID-19 (Maria Waida Social Tables Blog)

9) Looking For Young Entrepreneurs, Ages 13-24 (Anonymous)

Entertainment and Media

10) Looking for doctors to talk about Covid vaccinations (Celebrity Parents Magazine)

11) Looking for relationship experts to talk about the effects of infidelity on kids (Celebrity Parents Magazine)

General

12) Seeking expert in foodservice equipment (Anonymous)

High Tech

13) How to use QR Codes on food packaging (blog.beaconstac )

14) What Is NullReferenceException? (Logit)

15) What to choose between MEAN and MERN? (Anonymous)

16) Ideas to build MVP (Anonymous)

Lifestyle and Fitness

17) Organizing Experts (Family Handyman)

18) Looking for a therapist/expert to comment on highly sensitive people and ASMR (Anonymous)

19) Sex therapists for relationship advice for couples on NYE (Bustle)

20) Total body workout using Bala Bangles (ankle weights) (Livestrong.com)

21) Tips From Design Pros To Make Your Home Feel Bigger (Bustle)

22) iPhone Monitoring apps for parents (Famadillo)

23) Healing Power of Art (Syndicated TV Show)

24) Everyday Heroes of COVID19 (Syndicated TV Show)

25) Astrologers for Erogenous Zones of Aquarius + Pisces (Bustle)

Public Policy and Government

26) We need comments on the EU-China trade agreement (Anonymous)

Sports

27) The best curved treadmills of 2020 (Marathon Handbook)

Travel

28) Quarantine Hotels in the U.S (Anonymous)

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Summary: Seeking rheumatologist with expertise on Osteoarthritis

Name: Carin Gorrell HealthCentral

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bpxt@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: HealthCentral

Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 1 January

Query:

I am writing an article on osteoarthritis (OA) and need to speak
to a rheumatologist with expertise on recognizing the signs and
symptoms and getting proper treatment. My deadline is fast
approaching, so I need to schedule a phone interview this week
(by EOD Friday, Jan 1st). Thank you in advance!

Requirements:

I am looking for a medical doctor, ideally a rheumatologist,
with expertise in osteoarthritis symptoms, diagnosis, and
treatment. You must be available for a short phone call
interview this week (before EOD Jan 1st). If you are interested,
please send me your credentials and availability for scheduling
an interview. Thanks very much.

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2) Summary: This Rare Symptom Could Mean You Have a Severe COVID Case (Blue Lips)

Name: Kali Coleman Best Life Online

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bq07@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Best Life Online

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

The CDC lists blue lips as a COVID symptom, but why is it an
emergency symptom? How could COVID give someone blue lips? What
happens in your body to create this? How does this progress to a
severe case? Is this a common coronavirus symptom? What other
symptoms could you expect to have alongside blue lips? Could
blue lips be your only symptom of COVID? What else could give
you blue lips? Could these be serious too? Should you always
visit the ER if you have blue lips?

Requirements:

Looking for medical experts and/or coronavirus experts!

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3) Summary: Seeking Chemist/Expert to Discuss Indoor Air Quality

Name: Molly Triffin Livestrong.com

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bq0b@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Livestrong.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

I'm writing a story for Livestrong.com about the potential side
effects of exposure to disinfectant sprays and fumigants. If
you'd like to participate, please be in touch!

Requirements:

Must be an industry-independent chemist affiliated with a
university, major research or advocacy organization, government
organization or department, or major health association.

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4) Summary: Looking for an oncologist to answer questions regarding lung cancer trearments

Category: Biotech and Healthcare

Email: query-bq0c@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

I'm looking to connect with an oncologist to discuss targeted
treatment for lung cancer for a piece.

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Business and Finance

5) Summary: Secrets to Selling Your Business

Name: Jonathan Taylor Composites Weekly

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bq0e@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Composites Weekly

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

Seeking experts and authors to discuss the strategies for
selling a business. Some things we can discuss: Determining
what your business is worth. Determining the best time to sell.
Discussing how to position your company to maximize its value to
buyers.

Requirements:

Seeking experts and authors to discuss the strategies for
selling a business. Some things we can discuss: Determining
what your business is worth. Determining the best time to sell.
Discussing how to position your company to maximize its value to
buyers.

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6) Summary: Questions about finances for members of the military

Name: Rachael Brennan MoneyGeek

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bpz1@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: MoneyGeek

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 January

Query:

-What are the most common financial mistakes made by active
military members? -What steps should military members on active
duty and their families take to help make sure they will be
financially secure as veterans? -What unique financial concerns
should active military members consider when planning their
annual budget? -Are there any benefits or programs designed
specifically for active military members with children?

Requirements:

The ideal experts are academics in economics, consumer behavior,
finance or other relevant topics from a top-40 ranking
university in the U.S. Also looking for experts in charge of
administering benefits for military members or possibly even
active military members who can speak from their experience
receiving benefits through the US military.

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7) Summary: Penny Stock Traders/Experts

Name: E. Napoletano Forbes

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-bq0x@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Forbes

Deadline: 8:00 AM EST - 4 January

Query:

Seeking US-based penny stock experts, preferably professional
traders or reps affiliated with penny stock organizations (not
daytraders or other aficionados). This is for a piece on penny
stock fundamentals for Forbes Advisor.

Requirements:

US based. Please reply with 100 words max. List credentials and
affiliations and how you can bring value to this piece.
Interviews will be via email. Thank you.

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Education

8) Summary: Safe Classroom Layout During COVID-19

Name: Maria Waida Maria Waida Social Tables Blog

Category: Education

Email: query-bpxn@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Maria Waida Social Tables Blog

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

We're looking for tips on how to keep a classroom safe during
COVID-19 by using the right layout, seating arrangement, or
floorplan.

Requirements:

Anyone with related expertise such as a teacher, interior
designer, healthcare professional, etc.

Please include your name, title, and preferred website link
along with your quote.

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9) Summary: Looking For Young Entrepreneurs, Ages 13-24

Category: Education

Email: query-bpz0@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

We are looking to interview young entrepreneurs with an
achievement that makes for good media coverage for an interview
opportunity. We are looking specifically for Gen Z, please no
millennials.

Requirements:

Must be generation Z, no millennials please! Must be a Gen Z
entrepreneur with a significant achievement.

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Entertainment and Media

10) Summary: Looking for doctors to talk about Covid vaccinations

Name: Jennifer Parris Celebrity Parents Magazine

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-bq0l@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Celebrity Parents Magazine

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 31 December

Query:

We are doing a story about whether or not kids can see their
grandparents if the grandparents have been vaccinated. Would the
grandparents be safe if they already have the vaccine--and the
grandkids or parents don't? Does everyone have to be vaccinated
in order to see each other again safely? Or should masks still
be worn in the meantime?

Please send your responses to jennifer@celebrityparentsmag.com
with the subject line Grandparents. Please include your title
and link to your site. Thanks!

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11) Summary: Looking for relationship experts to talk about the effects of infidelity on kids

Name: Jennifer Parris Celebrity Parents Magazine

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-bq0n@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Celebrity Parents Magazine

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST - 31 December

Query:

So you (or your spouse) had an affair. While that can be
challenging enough, what are the effects of infidelity on kids?
What are some things that might happen to children if one of
their parents has cheated? How might this affect them moving
forward, and what can parents do to help them?

Please send your responses to jennifer@celebrityparentsmag.com
with the subject line Infidelity & Kids. Please include your
title and link to your site. Thanks!

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General

12) Summary: Seeking expert in foodservice equipment

Category: General

Email: query-bq0w@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

I am writing a story on the latest and greatest foodservice
equipment.

The story is looking specifically at equipment used in
convenience stores and primarily in the back-of-house.

Requirements:

No social media, marketing or similar sources needed.

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High Tech

13) Summary: How to use QR Codes on food packaging

Name: Shweta Menon blog.beaconstac

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bpze@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: blog.beaconstac

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

- How do you use QR Codes on food packaging? - - How has it
benefitted your business? - Please explain in detail how you've
used QR Codes on food packaging. - What are the questions you
have when creating QR Codes on food packaging? - What kind of
questions do customers have when it comes to QR codes on food
packaging? - Do you see QR codes continuing to be in use in
2021? If yes, why do you think so?

Requirements:

Brand managers and influencers from the food and beverages
industry that have used QR codes on their food packaging.

PS: Pitches that are not from brand managers and influencers in
the food and beverages industry and who haven't used QR codes on
their food packaging will not be considered for this blog post.

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14) Summary: What Is NullReferenceException?

Name: Eleanor Bennett Logit

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bome@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Logit

Deadline: 2:00 PM EST - 1 January

Query:

We're looking for answers from software experts to explain what
Is NullReferenceException?

Topics that could also be written about: What Are References?
How to fix object reference not set to an instance of an object?
What does object reference not set to an instance of an object
mean?

Previous content for inspiration:
https://stackify.com/nullreferenceexception-object-reference-not-set/

Requirements:

Software development background

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15) Summary: What to choose between MEAN and MERN?

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bpzh@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 January

Query:

What to choose between MEAN and MERN? And why?

Requirements:

Along with your answer, include name & website to link.

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16) Summary: Ideas to build MVP

Category: High Tech

Email: query-bpzj@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 7 January

Query:

Best ideas to build MVP for software development companies

Requirements:

Along with your answer, include your name & website to link.

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Lifestyle and Fitness

17) Summary: Organizing Experts

Name: ALICIA CHILTON Family Handyman

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bpvm@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Family Handyman

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

I am a freelancer writing an article for Family Handyman about
garage organization and am looking for professional organizers
to quote.

About the outlet I'm writing for: FamilyHandyman.com has 6.5
million unique visitors, plus 51.8K followers on IG, 940K+ on
Facebook and 1.1 million+ on Pinterest.

Requirements:

Looking for professional organizers or experts with a background
in organizing and decluttering.

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18) Summary: Looking for a therapist/expert to comment on highly sensitive people and ASMR

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bpz9@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

Looking for a therapist or expert to comment on highly sensitive
people and ASMR. I will ask more when I hear back, Thank you!

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19) Summary: Sex therapists for relationship advice for couples on NYE

Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bq0j@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 3:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

I'm working on an article for Bustle called "The Best New Year's
Eve Positions."

It'll be a list of 7 different sex positions to try out on New
Year's Eve, but I'd like to start the article off with some
advice from a sex therapist about why NYE is a good time to
reconnect. If you'd like to comment, please see my questions
below!

1. Is NYE a good time to reconnect as a couple? How might trying
to sex positions together play into that?

2. Could trying a new sex position reignite a spark in a
long-term relationship that's starting to feel stale? What
benefits might it have for a newer couple?

Thanks!

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20) Summary: Total body workout using Bala Bangles (ankle weights)

Name: Kim Grundy Livestrong.com

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bpy7@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Livestrong.com

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 5 January

Query:

Hello! I am looking for a trainer who could provide me with some
tips on using Bala Bangles or ankle weights for a total body
workout. Would need 5-6 exercises along with photos showing the
exercise using the Bala Bangles (or a regular ankle weight is
fine also.) Thank you!

Requirements:

trainer, fitness professional

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21) Summary: Tips From Design Pros To Make Your Home Feel Bigger

Name: Amanda Fama Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bpyy@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 5:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

Hello! I'm seeking advice by professional designers about how to
make your home feel bigger with the use of Amazon products.
Please let me know if you have any product recommendations
(ideally under $50).

Requirements:

Must be a professional designer; please provide a link to your
bio or company page.

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22) Summary: iPhone Monitoring apps for parents

Name: Maria Spanadoris Famadillo

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bpza@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Famadillo

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 8 January

Query:

What do you find to be the best app for monitoring a teens
iPhone? I'm finding there are quite a few and trying to do a top
ten.

But worse quite a few are just terrible

Check out our front page for story examples: http://Famadillo.com

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23) Summary: Healing Power of Art

Name: Bobby Laurie Syndicated TV Show

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bq08@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Syndicated TV Show

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 January

Query:

Art is all around us everywhere we look and sometimes it can
transport us to someplace of rest and relaxation or deep
thought. What are the healing powers of art? How can art be used
to treat some illnesses or mental health issues? We're looking
for guests for a national TV show to come on and talk about this
topic.

Requirements:

Please be available for a Zoom interview on January 14.

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24) Summary: Everyday Heroes of COVID19

Name: Bobby Laurie Syndicated TV Show

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bq09@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Syndicated TV Show

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 January

Query:

A national TV show is looking to do a series of interviews with
those everyday heroes that have been caring for us through this
pandemic. We want to hear your story, hear your struggle, hear
how you've helped your community and honor you! We're looking
for a doctor, an ER nurse, a teacher, a sanitation worker,
transit worker, hotel staff, a flight attendant, grocery store
worker, anyone who was and IS an essential employee. Thank you
for what you are doing.

Requirements:

Please be available for a ZOOM interview on January 14.

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25) Summary: Astrologers for Erogenous Zones of Aquarius + Pisces

Name: Kristine Fellizar Bustle

Category: Lifestyle and Fitness

Email: query-bq0g@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Bustle

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

Hi there! Looking for astrologers to contribute to a piece on
the erogenous zones of Aquarius and Pisces. If interested and
available today, would love to work with you. Thanks!

Requirements:

Astrologer

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Public Policy and Government

26) Summary: We need comments on the EU-China trade agreement

Category: Public Policy and Government

Email: query-bpzi@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 11:00 PM CST - 2 January

Query:

We need expert commentary on what is in the trade agreement
between the EU and China that is expected to be announced
Wednesday, and how it will impact global relations. What things
led to this agreement being met (and what roles did things like
the US-Chinese trade war and Brexit have on it)? What things did
the EU gain and concede in the agreement? What about China? How
will this affect the relationships China has with other
countries, specifically places like the UK or the US, going
forward?

Requirements:

International politics experts and professionals, international
business experts and professionals, international political
science professors, international business professors, experts
in related fields, professionals in related fields.

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Sports

27) Summary: The best curved treadmills of 2020

Name: Heather Powers Marathon Handbook

Category: Sports

Email: query-bpz8@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Marathon Handbook

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 31 December

Query:

Hello! I'm looking for more in-depth knowledge of manual curved
treadmills. I'm looking for specialized information not easily
available through a search. Please let me know what you have!

Requirements:

Running coach, personal trainer, sports physio

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Travel

28) Summary: Quarantine Hotels in the U.S

Category: Travel

Email: query-bq06@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: Anonymous

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 December

Query:

(RESUBMITTING) For a high-circulation online travel/business
outlet, seeking to identify hotel properties in the U.S. that
are accommodating guests for the purpose of COVID-19
quarantines. Either an entire hotel, a wing, or scattered rooms.

Requirements:

Please send me the URL, a brief statement explaining your
approach, and provide a contact person for follow-up questions.
Also seeking hospitality industry experts for commentary. Thanks
in advance.

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