PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday February 4, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday February 4, 2005

Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Believe Baseball Players Should be Strongly Punished For Using Steroids

According to a new Harris Poll, the American public feels strongly against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. Over nine in ten U-S adults feel that steps should be taken to prevent their use and over six in ten adults feel that players should receive strong punishments for the use of steroids including being suspended for a season or banished from baseball.

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ReganBooks to Publish Book by the Sister of Scott Peterson

ReganBooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has announced that it will publish a book by Anne Bird, the sister of Scott Peterson. Bird, who was put up for adoption at birth, was reunited with her biological mother, Jackie Latham Peterson, and her brother, Scott, in 1997. In her book she reveals, in shocking and riveting detail, the untold story of Scott, Laci, and the Peterson family. The book, entitled BLOOD BROTHER: 33 Reasons My Brother, Scott Peterson, Is Guilty, is scheduled to go on sale on March 1st. Attorney Gloria Allred represented Ms. Bird in negotiating the contract.

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LeAnn Rimes Records 'Remember When' The Anthem Song for the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland

As part of the "Happiest Celebration On Earth," Disney's global tribute to the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, Grammy Award-winning country singing star LeAnn Rimes has recorded the official anthem song of the celebration, "Remember When." The song will be featured as part of the new "Remember ... Dreams Come True" fireworks spectacular presented throughout the 18-month anniversary celebration at Disneyland. "Remember When" will also be a highlight on the new C-D "The Official Album of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary," premiering nationwide on May 3rd from Walt Disney Records.

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PRNewswire -- Feb. 4


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