PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

American Airlines Announces Changes to Checked Bag Policy

American Airlines announced revisions to its baggage policy to account for the rising costs associated with the transportation of checked baggage, including the price of fuel. Travelers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after Monday, May 12th, will be able to check one bag for free and pay 25 dollars for a second checked bag. The exceptions are: those in American's A-Advantage program who have achieved A-Advantage Gold, A-Advantage Platinum and A-Advantage Executive Platinum levels; those who have purchased full-fare tickets in the Economy, Business and First Class cabins; and those with international itineraries.

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Department of Justice Announces 11.8-Million Dollars to Help States and Tribal Governments Comply With Adam Walsh Act

The U-S Department of Justice announced more than eleven-million dollars in grants and assistance to state, local, and tribal governments to assist with developing or enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act provisions of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. These awards are made through the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program.

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Coen Brothers 'Gospel' Explored in New Book

Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen are the subject of a new book to be published by Zondervan and written by award-winning Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cathleen Falsani. Scheduled for release in Spring 2009, The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers will look at the filmmakers' presentation of serious existential and theological questions using the dark, intelligent humor and epic storytelling that have been their trademarks in more than a dozen films during the past 25 years.

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Postal Service Provides 'Sneak Peek' at Classic Car Stamps

Ever wanted to own a classic car but couldn't afford one? Later this fall, 50-million Detroit classics will roll out of the nation's 37-thousand Post Office show rooms as the second issuance in the America on the Move commemorative stamps series. The 50s Fins and Chrome 42-cent First-Class stamps go on sale October third, and feature paintings by renowned automobile illustrator Art M Fitzpatrick -- a '57 Chrysler 300-C, '57 Lincoln Premiere, '57 Pontiac Safari, '57 Studebaker Golden Hawk and a '59 Cadillac Eldorado. The stamps were modeled after cars still on the road today.

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