PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Friday, August 17, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Friday, August 17, 2007

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Millions of New Thomas Jefferson $1 Coins Roll Into Circulation

The Nation just got a new coin -- the Thomas Jefferson One Dollar Coin -- the third coin in the United States Mint's new Presidential One Dollar Coin series. Thomas Jefferson One Dollar Coins are available at most banks and financial institutions throughout the country. The golden-colored Thomas Jefferson One Dollar Coins may also be purchased in collector bags and rolls on the United States Mint's Web site. The new Thomas Jefferson One Dollar Coin is the third coin in the series, because Thomas Jefferson was the Nation's third President. But a survey released this week by the United States Mint found that only 30 percent of Americans know that fact.

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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Drug-Free Work Week 2007 Will Take Place October 14 Through 20

The U-S Department of Labor has announced that this year's National Drug- Free Work Week will take place October 14 through 20. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace. Now in its second year, the annual campaign is a collaborative effort between the department and members of its Drug-Free Workplace Alliance; however, all employers and employees are encouraged to participate.

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TV Land and Wilhelmina Models, Inc. Partner to Find the Next Great Supermodel Age 35 and Older

TV Land and Wilhelmina Models, Inc. have announced a partnership to discover the next new face of the fashion industry. Documented in a six-part series tentatively titled The Next Great Supermodel, TV Land and Wilhelmina Models, Inc. will scour the country -- and put the would-be models to the test -- to find their next star: a woman 35 or over who exudes sophistication, beauty and confidence. The Next Great Supermodel will premiere on TV Land in the Spring of 2008. The winner of the reality series competition will receive a lucrative modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models, Inc.

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Why It Makes 'Cents' to Include a New Garage Door in Your Home Remodeling Project

According to an online survey, 71 percent of homeowners who recently replaced their garage door believe it increased the value of their home. And when real estate agents were shown "before" and "after" photos of houses that upgraded with new, stylish garage doors, they increased the estimated list price of the home anywhere from one to four percent. That means a two thousand dollar investment in a garage door could potentially increase the value of your home by as much as seven thousand dollars if you're selling a 175- thousand dollar home. You can learn about these and other little-known garage door facts on GarageWowNow.com.

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