PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Wednesday, September 20, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Wednesday, September 20, 2006

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George Lucas Is Selected as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Tournament of Roses

The Tournament of Roses revealed the identity of the Grand Marshal for the 2007 Tournament of Roses in a ceremony held at Tournament House. George Lucas will preside as Grand Marshal over the 2007 Tournament of Roses, themed Our Good Nature. Tournament of Roses President Paul L. Holman was joined on stage by Chewbacca and Wicket to announce the extraordinary filmmaker as Grand Marshal who will lead the New Year's Day celebration in Pasadena. As Grand Marshal, George Lucas will ride in the 118th Rose Parade in front of a worldwide television audience, and toss the coin before the 93rd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2007.

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New Study Finds Obesity on the Rise

Obesity continues to be a major public health problem. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that the number of obese adults in the United States has increased significantly over the past ten years. Six in ten adults aged 18 and over are either overweight or obese; one in four is obese. Increasing obesity rates are prevalent throughout the country. In 1995, every state had an obesity rate of less than 20 percent. In 2005, 46 states had obesity rates higher than 20 percent, and three states had obesity rates above 30 percent.

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King World's 'Rachael Ray' Show Has Highest-rated Syndicated Debut Since 'Dr. Phil' in 2002

"Rachael Ray," the new daily, daytime show, debuted with the highest ratings for any first-run syndicated talk show since the launch of "Dr. Phil" in 2002. The daytime strip won its time period in New York and had its best top 10 market performance in Philadelphia. Overall, the show finished first or second in 28 of its 55 metered markets.

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Two-Thirds of Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck

If living paycheck to paycheck has you stressed out, you're not alone. About 65 percent of Americans are dependent on their next paycheck to meet current living expenses, according to a recent survey. The majority of workers in the United States would be hard-pressed to meet their financial obligations if their next paycheck were delayed for just a week, according to results from the American Payroll Association's 2006 "Getting Paid In America" online survey. In answering a related question, 81 percent of survey respondents said the raises they receive each year aren't enough to cover the increasing cost of living.

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PRNewswire -- Sept. 20

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