PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, February 15, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, February 15, 2006

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A Triple Crown Week for Beyonce

The past seven days have comprised a triple crown week for the record- breaking multi-platinum pop music superstar Beyonce.

The iconic performer took home her ninth Grammy Award; she watched her latest single -- "Check On It" -- top the Billboard Hot 100 for the third week in a row; and, over the weekend, saw her latest film, "The Pink Panther" starring Steve Martin and Beyonce, become the nation's number one box office sensation as it took in 20-million dollars in movie theatres across the country.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3143079

College Students Challenged by Their New Freedom, Drop Out Rates Continue to Rise

Thomson Learning has released survey results highlighting the issues that new college students must overcome in their first year to have a successful college career. The survey exposes "freedom," what many incoming students can't wait to call their own, as a new student's potential downfall. In fact, according to government statistics, only 63 percent of all students entering four-year colleges earn their degrees within six years.

Among the survey's findings, more than 78 percent of respondents feel that the biggest challenge for new college students is their heavier workload and more responsibilities coupled with the freedom to decide for themselves when to get their work done.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3142762

Nick Lachey Debuts Single From Forthcoming Album 'What's Left of Me' on AOLMusic.com; New York, Boston, Providence Radio Stations Add Song Early

Jive Records artist Nick Lachey debuted his new single "What's Left of Me" on A-O-L Music.com Friday, February third. According to A-O-L, it was the number one performing promo on A-O-L-Music.com's homepage since they started in-depth tracking 2 years ago. 89 percent of A-O-L Members who voted on the song gave it a positive rating.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3142696

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PRNewswire -- Feb. 15

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