PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, June 4, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Boy Scouts of America Seeks Permanent Home for National Jamboree for 2013 and Beyond

The Boy Scouts of America announced today it is expanding its search to find a permanent home for one of America's great traditions -- the Boy Scouts National Scout Jamboree. Securing a permanent home for the National Scout Jamboree, beginning with the 2013 event, is one of several initiatives launched in celebration of the BSA's 100th Anniversary. The project is a significant economic development opportunity. The initial capital investment for the project is expected to be more than $100 million. Through the years, national jamborees -- which typically take place every four years -- have attracted more than 200,000 visitors per event.

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Linkin Park Adds Busta Rhymes to 2008 Summer Tour

Multi-platinum two-time Grammy-winning rock band Linkin Park has announced that acclaimed hip-hop innovator Busta Rhymes will join their Projekt Revolution 2008 lineup. Rhymes and Linkin Park recently collaborated on "We Made It," the first single and video from Rhymes' upcoming album, Blessed. By touring together, Linkin Park & Busta are taking a cue from the chorus of their song: " ... we took it on the road ... ". As recently pointed out in Rolling Stone's "Summer Tour Guide," the tour will see nine acts joining rock superstars Linkin Park, who are also offering concertgoers a digital souvenir pack that includes a recording of the band's entire set. As the band's co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda told the magazine, "That puts extra pressure on us to make sure our set is different every night."

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Chocolate Lovers Can Find Comfort and Healthy Living

Food favorites such as chocolate, pizza and deli-style sandwiches are often too difficult to avoid when trying to manage weight. Yet, about eight in 10 American women (77 percent) give up their favorite foods in order to manage their weight and live a healthy lifestyle, according to a new survey(1). Additionally, just as many women surveyed (79 percent) said they find it difficult to live without their favorite foods.

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