PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, December 15, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, December 15, 2005

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Not Caused By Workplace Computer Use, Says New Report From Harvard Medical School

A new report refutes the common assumption that computer use causes carpal tunnel syndrome. Instead, says a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which may occur because of heredity, body weight, fracture, or even pregnancy -- but not computer use.

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The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2005

That very large majorities of the American public believe in God, miracles, the survival of the soul after death, heaven, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the Virgin birth will come as no great surprise. What may be more surprising is that significant minorities believe in ghosts, U-F-Os, witches, astrology, and in reincarnation -- the belief that they were themselves reincarnated from other people. Six in ten believe in hell and the devil. The survey also found that women are more likely than men to hold both Christian and non-Christian beliefs. Republicans are more likely than Democrats and Independents to hold Christian beliefs. The level of belief is generally highest among people without a college education and lowest among those with postgraduate degrees. These are the results of a recent Harris Poll.

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Food Pyramid Expansion Climbs to the Top as the Nation's No. 1 Food Story in 2005

The expansion of the food pyramid topped the charts as the country's number one food-related news story in 2005, according to a recent survey of the nation's food editors. The famed food pyramid, which made the list at the number five spot last year, climbed to the top this year as the government officially replaced its one-size-fits-all food pyramid with 12 different ones. The new Web site, MyPyramid.org, allows individuals to personalize a pyramid based on age, gender, and physical activity. Officials hope that the new pyramids will spark a renewed interested in healthy eating habits. The survey was conducted by Hunter Public Relations.

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CBS Corporation Re-Brands Infinity Broadcasting 'CBS Radio'

In anticipation of Viacom's separation of its businesses, the C-B-S Corporation has unveiled plans to re-brand its radio division C-B-S Radio. Formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting, the division includes 179 market- leading radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's Top 50 markets. The announcement was made jointly by Leslie Moonves, C-E-O and President of the new C-B-S Corporation, and Joel Hollander, Chairman and CEO of CBS Radio.

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International Superstar Ricky Martin Kicks Off 8th Wonder of the World Concert Series With Performance at Taj Mahal in Agra, India

The 8th Wonder of the World, a leading entertainment company formed by Tantra and East West Entertainment, has announced that global superstar Ricky Martin will be performing at the international concert series' kickoff event. It will take place at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on February 25, 2006. Martin, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has long been a strong advocate of children's rights and protection through his Ricky Martin Foundation.

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PRNewswire -- Dec. 15

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