PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, February 08, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, February 08, 2008

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Reader's Digest Ranks 135 American Colleges for Safety Preparedness Nearly One Year After Virginia Tech

Almost a year after the Virginia Tech shooting, American colleges have made great strides in securing their campuses and protecting their students. However, as Reader's Digest discovered when it conducted a survey of 135 colleges and universities, much remains to be done. The March issue of Reader's Digest, which goes on sale on newsstands on February 19, features a special report on safety preparedness at colleges called "Safe at School?," which appears in conjunction with the survey results. The report examines the numerous safety threats faced by college students today and describes some of the best safety practices employed by certain schools. The full survey results can be seen at http://www.rd.com/, along with the methodology used.

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TGI ... Tuesday?: Second Day of the Week Remains Most Productive, Survey Shows

Why tackle today what can be put off until Tuesday? In a new survey, 57 percent of executives said Tuesday is the most productive day of the week for employees. Monday was the second most popular answer, although it appears to be losing favor: Only 12 percent of respondents ranked Monday as most productive, compared to 26 percent in a 2002 survey. The national poll included responses from 150 senior executives.

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Looking for a Career? A New Study Shows Demand for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine to Surge Over the Next Six Years

For young Americans looking for job security in a lagging economy, entering the field of podiatric medicine -- which currently boasts 15-thousand doctors nationwide -- may be a step in the right direction. A recent workforce study indicates that the nation's eight colleges of podiatric medicine would have to triple their graduates between now and 2014 in order to meet growing population demands. The study, conducted by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the School of Public Health, University at Albany, attributes an increase in foot problems as a result of growing obesity, diabetes and aging rates to have a direct impact on the profession.

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Mary J. Blige & JAY-Z Announce Heart of the City Tour

At long last, with over 70 million combined albums sold worldwide and 12 Grammy wins together, Mary J. Blige and JAY-Z have announced that they will embark on a historic 25-date North American co-headlining tour. The "Mary J. Blige & JAY-Z: Heart of the City" tour marks the first time in more than 15 years that an African American male/female bill of this stature have co-headlined a national concert tour. The Live Nation and Haymon Events produced tour kicks off on March 22nd at Miami's American Airlines Arena and will hit major markets along the eastern seaboard as well as New Orleans, Houston, Las Vegas and Oakland. The "Mary J. Blige and JAY-Z: Heart of the City" tour will also make a special stop at L-A's Hollywood Bowl on April 16th. More dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

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