PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Wednesday, November 28, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Wednesday, November 28, 2007

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Men to Control the Purse Strings, Accounting for Six Trillion in Personal Income by 2011

Men account for more than forty-eight percent of the adult population in the United States, generate sixty-two percent of total personal income, and will earn an additional nineteen percent of the aggregate adult income by 2012, reaching six trillion dollars, according to The U-S Men's Market, a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts. Although women remain in charge of many aspects of household spending, many men -- especially those under the age of thirty-five are serious shoppers. Young shoppers, men between ages eighteen and thirty-four, are more likely to be the first in their peer group to try new styles, new electronic equipment, and new health food.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3613340

A Little too Close for Comfort: hotels.com Survey Finds Many Americans Would Prefer Visiting Relatives Stay in a Hotel During the Holiday Season

While most Americans are still willing to roll out the welcome mat when hosting Grandma and Grandpa at home for the holidays, a new hotels.com poll indicates they may not want to extend the same courtesy to other relatives. In fact, according to the second annual hotels.com Hospitality@Home survey, the vast majority of respondents (87 percent) would want at least some of their relatives to stay at a hotel during the holidays rather than in their home, with more distant relatives being the most popular people to put up in a nearby hotel.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3614174

BET Rolls Out a Weekend of Award-Winning, HIV-Themed Programming Commemorating World AIDS Day

BET Networks announced that it will air a lineup of special HIV-themed programming to coincide with World AIDS Day this Saturday, December 1. This HIV-focused programming rounds out a successful year for BET's pro-social initiative Rap-It-Up, which recently won the Emmy Award for "Outstanding National Community Service Campaign" and a 2007 Cable Positive Award for "Outstanding Special Programming." The Rap-It-Up campaign also includes dedicated grassroots efforts and a comprehensive educational program, all to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among the African-American community.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=1013836

Injury Report Shows All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play

All-terrain vehicles or ATVs pose a serious risk of injury and even death, according to the largest study ever conducted of ATV injuries in children. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

According to Dr. Chetan C. Shah, M.D., radiology fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, children's use of ATVs is dangerous and should be restricted."

ATVs -- motorized vehicles with large, low-pressure tires, designed for off-highway use -- can weigh up to 600 pounds and travel up to 75 miles per hour. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of 16 be prohibited from operating ATVs, no laws are in place in most states. ATV accidents are seldom reported because the vehicles are unlicensed and typically operated off-road or on private land.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3613343

Due to Overwhelming Demand Van Halen Extends Historic Tour Into 2008

In the midst of one of the most highly anticipated and successful tours of the year, Van Halen announced today that they will extend their historic tour into 2008. Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen, together for the first time in 22 years, will kick off the New Year by extending their tour into 28 additional cities, kicking off with a January 22nd performance at Oklahoma City's Ford Center and running through April 7th at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Bradley Center.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3613778

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