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T42-Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian with Be the Star You Are! for TEENS In T42, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian provide information on submitting your chapter for the new book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS which will benefit Be the Star You Are! charity. There will be 99 chapters each beginning with “the Gift of…” with the gifts being various virtues important to living, loving,leading, laughing, and learning to make a difference. Teens and other writers are encouraged to peruse a chapter in the original book then sent in a chapter of 630 words or less. Deadline is Jan. 2009. For guidelines, visit http://www.bethestaryouare.org/Write/Index.html. Get published while helping others succeed!

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Nancy Pearce with Inside Alzheimers According to an ABC news poll, 41% of Americans-two out of every five adults-have a relative or close friend who has had Alzheimer’s, a disease that results in the breakdown of the victim’s ability to communicate. Nancy Pearce is a medical social worker who has written a very compassionate and informative book to help caregivers and anyone dealing with people who have dementia. Inside Alzheimer’s, How to Hear and Honor Connections with a Person who has Dementia offers numerous case studies as well as tips to empower caregivers to be present, listen, and love. A fantastic guide to create meaningful connections. http://www.insideAlzheimers.com

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Fire Safe Gardening with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian Carl Jung said “The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through the fire”. Cynthia Brian, a gardening expert and columnist of Digging Deep, provides plenty of autumn tips to plant fire resistant landscapes as well as maintain beautiful fall gardens. From filling gourds with frilly kale and candles to choosing the correct trees and plants for your landscape, a full month’s worth of garden expertise is packed into this segment to help you enjoy the outdoors in the final days of warm weather. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf’s a flower! http://www.star-style.com/corporate_spokesperson.htm

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Lorraine Mignault with Die Healthy, Pursuing the Dream of Wellness and Longevity Called “An Angel on Earth” for her dedication to advanced health and her research in disease intervention, Lorraine Mignault shares her patent pending approaches for achieving wellness and longevity so that we live healthy. Her book, Die Healthy, Pursuing the Dream of Wellness and Longevity is a compendium of important information that we all need to live a healthier life. From weight loss to skin care to sleeping in a Southwestern room, Lorriane provides the critical information to change your life for the better. http://www.positivelivingessentials.com

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r. Matthew Norton with Where Does It Hurt? Dr. Matthew Norton, America’s Holistic Doctor, has been a practicing doctor of chiropractic for over 25 years. He works tirelessly to restore health and release patients from pain. His bold message of hope in his book, Where Does it Hurt? brings the world healing in healthy holistic ways. In this interview, Dr. Norton addresses pain and what we can do to start now to invest in our health. The stories in his book offer insights from real people about real issues. The bottom line is that there is hope out there for anyone suffering and Dr. Norton has answers that will give you life long solutions to enhance body, mind, and spirit. A very uplifting interview with a doctor who really cares about your healthy, happiness, and longevity. http://www.AmericasHolisticDoctor.com http://www.AmericasHolisticDoctor.com

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Check out the new webisodes written, directed, and produced by Be the Star You Are! charity volunteers. The series is called SHINE and we hope you’ll be inspired to be the best you! ENJOY!

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Cynthia Brian is one busy bee. In addition to her regular gardening column for the Lamorinda Weekly, she is a bestselling published author, a life empowerment coach, a radio host, a professional speaker, and the founder of the local non-profit group, Be The Star That You Are. And all this is after making strides as a Hollywood actress, model, and journalist. She speaks four languages, and is a wife and mother. Cynthia has accomplished enough for many lifetimes, but she is in no way finished. With a genuine interest in people, Cynthia has made it her mission to help individuals, especially youth, discover their passion and then go out and live it.

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Ana Weber with Your 48 hour Day Every person has 1440 minutes in each 24 hour day. How can you stretch those minutes and hours to create more? Return guest, Ana Weber’s newest book is Your 48 Hour Day, The World’s Simplest Time Solution Guide. In this new enlightening book, Ana shows us how to stop the time thieves, maximize our hours, and live joyfully. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe German writer, scientist wrote “Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time”. In these times of economic chaos, Ana offers simple steps to organizing our time to create balance in our lives. http://www.anatherelationshipexpert.com

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Want to know how to play more, have fun, make a difference, garden,and be the star you are? Cynthia Brian is interviewed by PEOPLEJAM on subjects of importance. http://www.peoplejam.com/tags/search/Cynthia+Brian

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T42-Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian ask WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? We use language so often without thinking about the original meaning. In this T42 segment, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany investigate the origins of many of our favorite sayings. “A penny saved, is a penny earned.” “Break a leg”. “”A rolling stone gathers no moss.” “Still waters run deep and dirty.” A fun topic that is worth thinking about. www.star-style.com

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Learn how to fire scape your yard with plants and materials that are fire resistant. Get ready for Fall with the October planting guide, and design your Halloween costume with the Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian. www.goddessgardener.com

If you are looking for a garden spokeswoman for your products, contact cynthia@goddessgardener.com

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WIN WIN $100 AND A GUEST SPOT ON OUR RADIO SHOW!

Be the Star You Are! 2008 FIFTH Annual NATIONAL Essay Contest

Be the Star You Are!  501 c3 charity announces its 5th annual essay contest to promote literacy and positive messages. www.bethestaryouare.org. FEE  $10 donation per entry DATES: October 18, 2008-January 18, 2009 FIRST Prize - $100 plus guest appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, Be the Star You Are! (Total value, $700)  Additionally, your story will be published in our StarSearcher Express newsletter and at www.bethestaryouare.org. In the event of a tie, winners share cash prize and both receive publication and radio interviews. Other prizes to be announced. Runner-ups –Published in our StarSearcher’s Express newsletter and noted on web site.

You may choose from the three following topics 1.       Women from around the World: Understanding the similarities and differences of the role of women in various cultures. 2.       Journaling Your Way to a Better Life: How writing fears, moments of gratitude, and aspirations can help a person achieve goals in life. 3.       How has reading changed your life? What book was most influential in your life?  Why?

All submissions must be received by Be the Star You Are! by midnight January 18, 2009. Essays accepted by mail or email. You may enter as many essays as you’d like, however each one must be in a separate email or envelope accompanied by a $10 tax deductible donation entry fee. Be the Star You Are! is a 501 C3 charity. All entry fee donations are tax deductible according to the law. •    Any statistics must be documented with researched sources. •    Word Count: Please keep stories between 300-600 words . •    Email address: – cynthia@bethestaryouare.org (attachments in a WORD document are allowed) •    US  mail – Be the Star You Are! charity, PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. USA 94556 •    All submissions must be original, and the sole property of the author.  Author retains all rights to submission. Winners and runners-up entries will be published on Be the Star You Are! web site effective February 9, 2009. Winners notified by that date. Winners will be listed in the newsletter and on the web site. No additional mailings will be considered. Payment accepted by check,VISA, MasterCard, or PAYPAL. Payment must be done at the same time of submission. All entries without donation are disqualified. Please supply:

* Author’s name * Mailing address * Email address * Phone number * Word count * 30 Word BIO For more information, please visit: www.bethestaryouare.org

Be the Star You Are!® is a 501 c3 charity. All entry fees are tax deductible. PO Box 376, Moraga, California 94556. Phone 925-376-7126, www.bethestaryouare.org

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR NEW BOOK: BE THE STAR YOU ARE! FOR TEENS Thank you for wanting to participate in our upcoming book which will be published in time for the 10th anniversary of the founding of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity. We are very excited about this project and hope to help you become a published author with a book that will make you proud.  The book will be formatted in a very similar fashion to the first book, Be the Star You Are! 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, although we may publish a random number of chapters. If you have not read the original book, we advise that you do so. You may read a sample chapter, The Gift of Abundance, at our web site or purchase personal copies from our office or our Amazon site where all sales are tax deductible as a donation. The link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1587610086 Proceeds from the sale of Be the Star You Are! for Teens will benefit Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity empowering women, families, and youth. GUIDELINES: 1.    Each chapter is titled THE GIFT OF…with only ONE story per chapter. 2.    Every story must be a true event that happened to you or someone you know who gives you permission to tell their tale. Stories are to have a compelling beginning, middle, and end with a life lesson that will inspire, encourage, empower teens or offer some insight to living as or with a teen. 3.    Each chapter is to include an original quote. 4.    Each story finishes with a short exercise demonstrating the “GIFT” in action. It will help the reader incorporate the gift into his/her life. 5.    Word count is between 360-630 words, not including the quote and the exercise. 6.    Please include your name, email address, web site, phone number, home/business address, city, state, zip plus a 40-50 word biography that tells us about yourself. 7.    Send ALL submissions in a WORD document to Cynthia@bethestaryouare.org. Hand written or typed submissions will not be accepted. Every submission MUST be via email or burned to a CD and sent to PO Box 376, Moraga, Ca. 94556. 8.    Every writer whose submission is published will receive credit as a contributor, a 40-50 word bio, promotion on our web site, newsletters, invitations to participate in book signings, readings, marketing, and deep discounts on all orders of books.  The writer will maintain copyrights and the ability to submit the story elsewhere as long as Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 maintains the rights to publish the work in all mediums for the purpose of this book. There is no financial remuneration for publication of your story. 9.    Submissions are due no later than January 6, 2009

Please inquire about the chapter titles that are available. We will make every effort to give you the GIFT you want.  In the case of duplication, we will attempt to re-edit your article to fit a different GIFT, with your permission. Please visit our web site at www.bethestaryouare.org for the latest updates on available chapters. All submissions must go through a long selection process. If your story enters the final round of this process, we will notify you by email and send you permission and biography forms to return. Due to the large volume of stories we receive, you will be notified ONLY if your story reaches this final stage. Please be patient as this is a lengthy process. Our publication date may be as late as November 2009, and the final selections may not be made until close to that date. In the meantime, please feel free to submit your stories elsewhere, as we only ask for non-exclusive rights for the pieces used in the book. Thank you for sharing your story with us! We look forward to creating a best selling book for and by teens. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cynthia@bethestaryouare.org. Cynthia Brian Be the Star You Are!® charity, PO Box 376, Moraga, California 94556. www.bethestaryouare.org

GIFTS/CHAPTERS FOR BE THE STAR YOU ARE! FOR TEENS Red X marks after a GIFT indicates that GIFT is assigned or completed. Do not duplicate. If you have an idea for a different GIFT not listed on this page, feel free to email Cynthia@bethestaryoaure.org. Abundance Acceptance Action Adventure Affection Affirmation Appreciation Aptitude Asking Attitude X Awareness Balance Beauty Being Breathing Celebration Challenge Change Charity Choice Communication Community Conviction Cooperation Courage Creativity Curiosity Daring Dating Dedication Delight Destiny Determination Devotion Differences Direction Dreams Education  X Enthusiasm Exercise Fairness Faith Feedback Forgiveness Friendship Fun Generosity Grace Gratitude Growth Happiness Harmony Healing Health Home Honesty Hope Hosannas Humor Imagination Improvisation Ingenuity Inspiration Integrity Interdependence Joy Knowledge Laughter Leadership Life  X Listening Love Magic Miracles Moderation Motivation Nourishment Now Opportunity Optimism Parents Passion Patience Positivity Planning Play Prayer Purpose Reflection Rejection Responsibility Rest Risk Safety Serendipity Simplicity Sleep Solitude Spontaneity Sports Success Surrender Survival Tenacity X Tolerance X Transformation Triumph Truth Understanding Visualization Volunteerism Winning Wisdom Work You X

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Ivan Burnell with Living in the Unlimited Universe Ivan Burnell returns to Be the Star You Are!™ with his newest book, Living in the Unlimited Universe. If you are ready to stop blaming and complaining and take control of your destiny, this book shows you the way to search beyond the disappointments and failures. Be a searcher for purposeful thinking. You are perfect just the way you are and when you tune into your inner voice which is all knowing, you will find your purpose and passion. If you are not living a life you love, pick up a copy of Living in the Unlimited Universe and reach your full potential. 1-888-874-6904 www.yesfactor.com

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T42-Wedding Guest Etiquette with Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany WEDDINGS-the day we all dream of from the time we are children. No matter what our age, when we fall in love, we rehearse the sounds of our names with the name of our chosen. We read books on how to create the most beautiful day, however, what is the etiquette we can expect from our guests. In T42-Heather Brittany explains what NOT to do. The number one piece of advice is to remember this day is NOT about you, it’s about the bride and groom so check all your grievances, cell phones, gossip, and old clothes at the door. This is party time-for THEM. www.heatherbrittany.com

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A Broad Abroad in Thailand by Dodie Cross, discussed by Cynthia Brian Dodie Cross pens an award winning book with A Broad Abroad in Thailand. Cynthia Brian shares stories and chapters from Dodie’s book as well as reads passages from her blog. The book is a romp on the wild side of being an expat in the land of smiles. With a sex addicted husband, a domineering boss wife who thinks that all the women have to obey “the rules”, crazy drivers, exotic food, and flea infested flop houses, Dodie survives a year with humor and grace. And in the full bloom of middle age, she was surgically made into a virgin again-at no charge, and without her permission. An Erma Bombeck laugh out loud style of book, you’ll enjoy A Broad Abroad in Thailand. www.dodiecross.com

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Sharon Wyeth with Know the Name, Know the Person Shakespeare may have had it wrong when he had Romeo and Juliette forsaking their names as a rose could smell as sweet. What is in a name? Much more than we ever imagined! Sharon Wyeth has developed a new science based on decades of working with numbers called Neimology. In her book, Know the Name, Know the Person, Sharon shares secrets that have not been unveiled before. With her new system of letter placement, we can find out much about a person by just knowing their first name. If you are considering starting a business, a service, or naming a child, you’ll want to refer to Know the Name, Know the Person. Find out how you can be more balanced by adjusting the spelling of your name. Very fascinating book. www.knowthename.com

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