PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday January 26, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday January 26, 2006

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Samuel L. Jackson to Be Honored at Mann's Chinese Theater at a Hand and Footprint Ceremony

Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson will be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at Mann's Chinese Theater on Monday, January thirtieth. Having appeared in over ninety theatrical and television films, Jackson is respectfully labeled as one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood. His films have grossed more money in box office sales than any other actor in the history of filmmaking.

Honorary Hollywood Mayor Johnny Grant will serve as the master of ceremonies at the event. Joe Roth, Revolution Studios founder and director of the upcoming film "Freedomland" will also speak.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3127251

Hattie McDaniel, First African American to Win an Academy Award, Featured on New 39-Cent Postage Stamp

Hattie McDaniel, movie actress, singer, radio and television personality, and the first African American to win an Academy Award has become the twenty-ninth honoree in the U-S Postal Service's long-running Black Heritage commemorative stamp series.

The thirty nine-cent Hattie McDaniel commemorative stamp highlights the achievements of this legendary performer who won the Oscar for her role as Mammy in the award winning nineteen-thirty-nine film "Gone With the Wind." The new stamp is available today. McDaniel's nephew Edgar Goff says when you are a person who is determined and hard working, the tables can be turned. Hattie, though the youngest child of former slaves, achieved her greatest honor doing what she loved most -- entertaining -- for her role impersonating a slave. He remembers that her favorite expression was, "Humble is the way."

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3127294

Super Bowl Electorate - How America Bets

Super Bowl XL is less than two weeks away and sports fans the world over are clamoring to support their team. Of course no one knows for sure whether the Steelers or Seahawks will hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy above their heads at the end of the big game, but millions of Americans are doing their best to predict the outcome. Sportsbook.com, has created a state-by-state breakdown of how Americans are betting on this year's Super Bowl.

The Sportsbook.com Super Bowl map reveals a number of intriguing betting trends for this year's championship game. Not surprisingly, Pennsylvanians are banking on the Steelers to pull out the win, while Washingtonians are betting on the Seahawks. Colorado and North Carolina, host states of the two losing teams in the conference championship games, are both betting on Pittsburgh. The three most populous states in the U-S: California, New York and Texas, are also betting on the Steelers.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3127217

Layoff Survival Strategies According to Job-Hunt.org

In light of lay-offs announced recently, Susan Joyce, Webmaster of employment portal Job-Hunt.org and a layoff survivor, offers the following advice:

-- Don't take it personally! Being "laid off" is NOT being "fired,"
although the impact on your finances is the same. People are usually
laid off for being in the wrong place at the wrong time -- wrong
employer, wrong location, wrong position, wrong department, etc.
-- Being laid off is not a personal failure; so don't let it destroy your
confidence. It may be bad luck, but it may not.
-- Do try to try to negotiate "outplacement" benefits
-- IMMEDIATELY: Ask for the details on continuing your medical insurance
coverage.
-- Don't consider yourself "fired." A layoff is different.
-- Don't trash your former employer in networking events and interviews.
Be as upbeat as you can be. Fake it 'til you make it, as they say.
After a while, you may not be faking.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3127187

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PRNewswire -- Jan. 26

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