PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, August 3, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, August 3, 2005

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New Research Finds 1 in 3 Uninsured Children Had No Medical Care for an Entire Year

One-third of uninsured children in America went without medical care for an entire year, a new report shows. Conversely, nearly 88 percent of their insured counterparts received care during the same period. Even uninsured kids who received medical care did not always see a doctor when they needed one. Uninsured children were 10 times more likely not to receive the medical care they needed, compared to children who have insurance. These and other findings of "Going Without: America's Uninsured Children" were released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Hotwire.com Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vacation Theme Songs

What tune do most Americans feel personifies their vacation? More than one in four American adults who identified the best theme song for their vacation picked Otis Redding's classic "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," according to a recent survey released by discount travel site Hotwire.com. The Hotwire.com survey asked adult Americans to select the best vacation theme song among eight various travel-themed tunes. Otis Redding's relaxing melody was the winner, closely followed by Jimmy Buffett's lighthearted "Margaritaville," which was selected by 21 percent of respondents.

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Hyperion to Publish Book With Teri Hatcher

Hyperion has announced plans to publish a new book by Teri Hatcher. The book, to be entitled BURNT TOAST, will be published in the spring of 2006 and will be an inspirational work of non-fiction. Hatcher will share snippets of her own life with women everywhere, with commentary on what she has experienced and learned, in the hopes that her own encounters and understanding might inspire and motivate other women in some small way, as there have been so many inspirations to Hatcher in her own life.

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Las Vegas Hilton Extends Manilow's Successful Long-Term Engagement

Barry Manilow's successful, exclusive long-term engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton, which has drawn capacity crowds for his first 50 shows, has been extended into 2007, according to Hilton executives.

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Mariah Carey and The Killers Join Line-Up of 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Performers

M-T-V has announced that Mariah Carey and The Killers are set to perform on the "2005 M-T-V Video Music Awards." Hosted by Diddy, the 2005 V-M-A's will broadcast live from AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday, August 28, 2005. Mariah Carey and The Killers join a list of previously announced musical heavy-weight performers including Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, and Green Day.

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PRNewswire -- August 3

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