PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, August 9, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, August 9, 2006

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Number of Babies Born Prematurely Nears Historic Half Million Mark in U.S.

A government report says nearly a half million American babies were born prematurely in a single year, putting them at increased risk for death and disability.

The National Center for Health Statistics says 12 percent of all babies -- 499-thousand infants -- were born prematurely in 2003. That's up slightly from 2002 -- and an increase of more than 30 percent since the government began tracking premature births in 1981. The pre-maturity rate was nine- point-four percent in 1981; it has increased every year since then except for slight dips in 1992 and 2000.

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Youth Drug Use Continues to Decline

Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt has announced a nine percent decline in illicit drug use among American youth between the ages of 12 and 17 from 2002 to 2004. Marijuana use also declined by seven percent among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 during this same period. Marijuana continues to be the most commonly used illicit drug, with a rate of six percent for the U-S population 12 and older. The findings are from the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

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MGM MIRAGE Announces Commitment to 'Rebuild and Rebuild Quickly' in Biloxi, Mississippi

M-G-M Mirage says plans for recovery and rebuilding its Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi are underway. As the assessment process has begun, the company will commit to rebuild the resort, utilize employees in recovery and reconstruction wherever possible and aid impacted employees.

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Firemen, Doctors, Scientists, Nurses and Teachers Top List as 'Most Prestigious Occupations,' According to Latest Harris Poll

A Harris Poll finds firemen, doctors, scientists, nurses and teachers are all seen as prestigious occupations by U-S adults while union leaders, journalists, accountants, real estate agents and stockbrokers are all seen at the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to having prestigious occupations.

Four occupations are perceived to have "very great" prestige by at least half of all adults -- firemen, scientists, doctors, and nurses. They are followed by three professions that are perceived to have "very great" prestige by 40 percent or more but less than 50 percent -- military officers, teachers, and police officers.

By way of contrast, the list includes ten occupations that are perceived by less than 20 percent of adults to have "very great" prestige, with two of these under ten percent. The lowest ratings go to stockbrokers, real estate brokers, accountants, journalists, union leaders, bankers, business executives, actors, entertainers and lawyers.

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Go Behind the Chaos and See the Creation: Paul McCartney to Release 'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard' Special Edition CD and Bonus DVD Featuring an Intimate Behind the Scenes Look Into the Making of New Studio Album

Paul McCartney will release a Special Edition C-D/D-V-D of his soon to be released new studio album 'Chaos And Creation In The Backyard.' The Special Edition, due in-stores on Tuesday, September 13th, will include a bonus D-V-D packed with exclusive, never-before-seen behind the scenes footage, as well as special intimate performances of music from the new album.

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PRNewswire -- Sept. 9

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