PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, July 8, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, July 8, 2005

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Terror Threat Level Raised to Orange for Mass Transit Portion of Transportation Sector; American Red Cross Urges Preparedness

Following the tragic bombing events in London, America's terror threat level has been raised to "High/Orange" for those who travel by subway, inner- city bus and passenger rail. The American Red Cross is urging families and individuals across the nation to take precaution, be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities to your local law enforcement. If you see any bags or packages left unattended, specifically in or around transit locations, please inform authorities. Information about recommended preparations for this change in threat level is available at redcross.org .

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Nearly Two-thirds of U.S. Adults Believe Human Beings Were Created by God

Earlier this year, the State Board of Education in Kansas reignited an old debate -- whether or not creationism should be taught in public schools -- and shone the spotlight on a new theory, intelligent design. While many in the scientific community may question why this issue has been raised again, a new national survey by Harris Interactive shows that almost two-thirds of U-S adults agree with the basic tenet of creationism, that "human beings were created directly by God." At the same time, approximately one-fifth of adults believe, "human beings evolved from earlier species," known as evolution and ten percent subscribe to the theory that "human beings are so complex that they required a powerful force or intelligent being to help create them," known as intelligent design. Moreover, a majority believe that all three of these theories should be taught in public schools, while 23 percent support teaching creationism only, 12 percent evolution only, and four percent intelligent design only.

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One in Five Americans Have Been Victims of Identity Fraud

With companies reporting data breaches seemingly every week, more people are becoming victims of identity theft, even as awareness rises. A survey of more than 18-hundred Americans sponsored by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies found that 20 percent of respondents have been a victim of identity fraud or theft. Ninety-five percent of respondents said they are concerned that someone might fraudulently impersonate them to ruin their credit standing and put them in debt, up almost 20 percent from 2000.

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INXS Signs New Recording Agreement With Epic Records/SonyBMG

The multi-platinum rock band INXS is about to kick off a new phase of its storied career. They have inked a worldwide recording agreement with Epic Records/Sony B-M-G. This, on the eve of this summer's much-buzzed-about C-B-S reality series Rock Star: INXS, premiering Monday, July eleventh. The show follows the famed Australian band on its quest to find a new lead singer. INXS will release its long-awaited new album in late 2005.

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PRNewswire -- July 8

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