OFFERS/Reminders/Requests - 12/13/06

Fri Dec 15 16:52:50 EST 2006

- TANGO - FREE OFFER TO THE SMARTMARRIAGES LISTSERV
- FREE GRANTS CONFERENCE CALLS - REMINDER FOR NEXT TUESDAY
- TRYING AGAIN: MARRIAGE MONOLOGUES

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- TANGO - FREE OFFER TO THE SMARTMARRIAGES LISTSERV

Many of you are familiar with TANGO magazine.  Andrea Miller, TANGO founder,
attended the Smart Marriages conference even before the magazine launched.
She's sent Tango reporters to each conference since and they've featured
many great articles, including the "One Plus One" series by Kelly Bare, that
I've shared with the list. Kelly is the one that got engaged and attended
Smart Marriages and then attended a bunch of marriage education classes with
her fiancee: 
http://lists101.his.com/pipermail/smartmarriages/2005-September/002797.html

Harville Hendrix, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Pat Love, and I are on their expert
advisory list, and, their logo "Smart Talk About Love" sounds awfully
familiar..... 

Now they're making a special offer to Smart Marriages list serv
subscribers: a year-long FREE subscription to the magazine AND/OR a two
month free subscription to the on-line, digital version.  No catches as far
as a I can see - and no deal between them and me/smartmarriages.  I'm simply
passing their offer along to you.  They assure me your contact info won't be
sold and that there is no way you will be billed at the end of the "free
subscription" period.  If you only subscribe so you can scope them out and
figure out how to best propose articles and give them your own expert
advice, that's reason enough.  They are always looking for good
dating/relationship/marriage content.  Here's the info they sent me, you
just click on the links below for your free subscriptions.  - diane

> Digital Edition: 
> http://www.tangomag.com/tabid/217/Default.aspx
> 
> The digital edition is a virtual facsimile of our print magazine. The ads,
> articles and art all appear in the same positioning. There are a couple
> advantages of the digital edition. First, it can be accessed from any computer
> via log-in. Second, some of the content contains embedded links allowing a
> reader to click on advertisements and be taken to a site to learn more about
> or purchase a product. Third, readers can give feedback and read feedback
> given by other readers on an article.
> 
> The current offer is for two months of free use of the digital edition.
> 
> -------------------------------
> Print Edition: 
> http://www.tangomag.com/tabid/210/Default.aspx?sssdmh=dm24.0&Source=I6PG01
> 
> While the digital edition is a great complementary product, the paper magazine
> is still the main attraction. We are offering a one year (6 issue)
> subscription to Smart Marriage's users. The offer contains no risk. Just sign
> up, receive the magazine and enjoy.

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- FREE GRANTS CONFERENCE CALLS - REMINDER FOR NEXT TUESDAY
Announcement from We Care America:

It is very difficult to put together a winning grant package if you wait
until after the grant applications are announced. Advanced preparation is
critical. The National Alliance of Faith and Service has put together a
step-by-step Funding Portfolio that will expand your ability to win federal,
state and local funding.  Learn how to develop the critical documents and
relationships that will allow your organization to be successful.

The Conference Call will Focus On:
-Reducing costs 
-Allowing more grant submissions
-Improving award win percentage
-Positioning your organization to win
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-Targeting and preparing for specific grants in advance

Free Conference Calls @ 1P.M. EST
December 19, January 11
register here: 
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EDEA5C1F109FA37B69DE15931AE871

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- TRYING AGAIN: MARRIAGE MONOLOGUES

I sent this request last week.  The producer has asked me to resend it.
They especially need to hear from women of color.

WOMEN SPEAK YOUR MIND ABOUT YOUR HEART
We are looking for Latino, Asian, East Indian and African American
Women to speak with Eve Ensler, the creator of The Vagina Monologues
about their experiences with love, marriage and relationships. Eve will
interview hundreds of women on this subject for the development of a
new monologue play as well as a documentary film If you are interested
in participating please send us a brief description about yourself and
your experiences along with contact information and we will reply
promptly.
Arlene Nelson, Director
lovemelovemenot at sbcglobal.net

> - MARRIAGE MONOLOGUES: EVE ENSLER WANTS TO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT ....
> Love, marriage and relationships in the 21st Century. Share your story of
> marital bliss, torrid infidelity, heartbreaking betrayal, hot monogamy,
> polyamory or celibacy. Are women better off married or single? We want to
> hear it all.  Documentary Production Company seeks women of all ages and
> races to ultimately appear in sit-down on-camera interviews with Eve Ensler
> creator of The Vagina Monologues as we document her creating her next
> monologue play.  At this point we especially want to hear from the Latina,
> African American, and Asian communities and brides to be.  If you are
> interested in sharing your story or thoughts on the subject of marriage and
> relationships, please contact us immediately:
> lovemelovemenot at s...  (lovemelovemenot "at" sbcglobal.net)
> Thank you, 
> Arlene Nelson
> Producer/Director
> 
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