PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for January 30, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for January 30, 2007

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U.S. Youth Pick Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, and Former American Idol Carrie Underwood to Take Top Honors at 2007 GRAMMY Awards

If left to U-S youth, the race for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards would result in a big night for Carrie Underwood, Mary J Blige and Justin Timberlake, according to a new Harris Interactive survey of those ages eight through 18. Young people believe that country music star and former American Idol Carrie Underwood deserves top honors as Best New Artist and endorse her song "Jesus, Take the Wheel" as Song of the Year. "Be Without You" by Mary J Blige is their pick for Record of the Year, while Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" is favored for Album of the Year.

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NEWSWEEK POLL: Bush Job Approval at All-Time Low: 30 Percent

President George W Bush's standing with the public didn't improve after the State of the Union speech, according to the latest Newsweek Poll, taken in the days following the speech. The president's job approval rating hit an all- time low in the Newsweek Poll at 30 percent. Sixty-one percent of all those polled says they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time; just 30 percent are satisfied.

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Sharpie Ups Its Game to Provide the Ultimate Autograph Experience

Ready for the ultimate autograph experience? Sharpie is offering an opportunity to connect with the stars -- literally. The popular brand of permanent markers known as the autograph pen of choice plans to unveil a one- of-a-kind Sharpie marker worth more than ten-thousand dollars in Miami during the week leading up to football's biggest game. Featuring more than 13-hundred Swarovski crystals and 65 perfect-cut Hearts on Fire diamonds, the "Celebrity Edition" Sharpie will be auctioned off for charity starting February sixth.

The new Celebrity Edition Sharpie is being introduced as the brand launches its "Autographs for Action" program, which aims to secure one million autographs nationwide. In exchange, Sharpie will donate one million dollars in supplies and funds to charities, community organizations and schools across the country. The Autographs for Action program enlists celebrities and professional athletes to inspire the public to make their mark for positive, permanent change.

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PRNewswire -- Jan. 30

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