PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, February 15, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, February 15, 2008

Americans Perceive McNamee as More Believable than Clemens After Viewing Testimonies

A new national study of more than four hundred Americans revealed that a majority of Americans viewed Brian McNamee as more believable than Roger Clemens after viewing portions of their testimonies in front of Congress. The communications research study was conducted today by H-C-D Research using its mediacurves-dot-com web site, to obtain Americans' views on testimony given by Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee in front of a Congressional Committee.

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Students and Celebrities Declare Love for Tap Water on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day students from across the country declared their love for tap water in the celebrity-judged I Heart Tap Water student video contest. It is part of Food and Water Watch's "Take Back the Tap" Campaign that encourages college students and entire campuses to kick the bottled water habit and take back the tap. A panel of judges representing the environment, students, and film will choose the first-place winner of the contest, who will receive fifteen hundred dollars. Bottled water is not as environmentally friendly as people think it is according to actor and celebrity judge Alec Baldwin.

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MetLife American Teacher Survey Grades the State of Homework

The value of homework has long been a topic of debate among educators and families, particularly in recent years, when critics have raised pointed questions regarding whether homework delivers a benefit, or is simply busywork. Surprisingly, the newly-released MetLife Survey of the American Teacher reveals that a substantial majority of teachers, parents, and even students feel strongly that homework is important, helping students learn more in school and paving the way for future success.

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Drivers Admit to Expressing Love for Their Vehicles

As Americans celebrate their love for one another this Valentine's Day, a national survey commissioned by Jiffy Lube International reveals the relationship between driver and vehicle is more similar to that between loved ones than expected. In an effort to keep their relationships strong, the survey unveils that drivers are not shy about expressing their gratitude toward their vehicle for being such a great partner. Forty-eight percent of women and forty-four percent of men said they've thanked their vehicle under various circumstances.

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