PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, April 4, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, April 4, 2006

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Box-Office Blockbuster 'King Kong' Roars on DVD

"King Kong" ascended to extraordinary heights in its first six days in release, selling more than six point five million D-V-D's, the largest six-day performance in Universal Studios history. Fans snatched the blockbuster adventure film off shelves, generating one hundred million dollars in consumer spending for the Universal Studios Home Entertainment release. The spectacular first-week D-V-D sales continue "King Kong's" astonishing commercial success as the studio's fourth-highest grossing film in the studio's ninety-four-year history. To date, the film has amassed approximately five hundred and fifty million dollars in ticket sales worldwide, following on the heels of "Jurassic Park," "E.T." and "The Lost World: Jurassic Park."

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Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005

Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 2004. The Association of Fundraising Professionals' State of Fundraising Survey 2005 found that 63 percent of U-S charities raised more money in 2005 than in the previous year, while 13 percent raised about the same amount and 24 percent raised less. The 63 percent figure is only two points lower than the 2004 survey, when 65 percent of U-S charities raised more money that year than in the previous year. More than 66 percent of surveyed charities reached their fundraising goal, and 61 percent set 2005 goals that were higher than their 2004 goals.

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Most Americans Plan to Use Their Tax Refunds for Savings, Investments, or to Pay Off Debt

A majority of Americans will use the tax refunds they expect to receive this year for savings or investments or to pay off debts, according to a new survey. The poll was commissioned by Taxsoftware.com. According to the survey, a minority of taxpayers say they will use their refunds to make home improvements; buy products, such as cars, electronics or furniture; pay mortgage or education loans; give to charity; take a vacation; or do something else.

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Tiger Woods 3/1 Favorite to Win Fifth Masters Title

When the 70th Masters tees off this week at Augusta National Golf Club, all eyes will be on Tiger Woods as he attempts to win his fifth green jacket. Only the third player in history to win four green jackets, a win this year will pull Woods within one of Jack Nicklaus' record six Masters titles. Already the only multiple winner on tour in 2006, PinnacleSports.com lists Tiger Woods as a three to one favorite to continue his mastery of Augusta National in this year's first major championship.

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The Godfather of Soul, James Brown is Awarded The Martin Luther King Junior Award

On Thursday April 6th, the annual 'Keepers of the Dream Awards' honor The Godfather of Soul, music legend -- James Brown with the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Award. This event is hosted by Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The Award honors those who have continued to make real the principles for which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life. In April 1968, Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, and so, every April, in memory of his spirit and incredible achievements, the National Action Network pays respect and admiration to those that have kept the dream alive.

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PRNewswire -- April 4

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