PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Friday, November 30, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Friday, November 30, 2007

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As 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Questions Remain

As the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to a close on November 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists are carefully reviewing a set of dynamic weather patterns. Those patterns yielded lower-than-expected hurricane activity across the Atlantic Basin. As a result, the United States was largely spared from significant landfalling storms. However, several noteworthy events took place, including two back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes hitting Central America and the rapid near-shore intensification of the single U-S landfalling hurricane. As a whole, the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season produced a total of 14 named storms, including six hurricanes, two of which became major hurricanes.

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New Yorkers say 'I Love Holiday Time in the City'

With the air of the holidays fresh upon their city's streets, nine in ten New Yorkers say they shrug off the added crowds and traffic as part of the traditions that make New York City more memorable during the holidays. In fact, a survey conducted by Braun Research for Bank of America reveals that New Yorkers actually find the tourist's holiday spirit quite contagious. Four in five New Yorkers say they "love holiday time" in New York City. Two-thirds think New York City's "the place to visit" during the holidays. And while 70 percent say visiting the city during the holidays can be stressful, near overwhelming, two in three say "there is nothing better than New York City" from Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day.

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Craft Beer, Signature Cocktails and Organic Wine Top List of Restaurant Beverage Trends, National Restaurant Association Research Finds

New National Restaurant Association research shows that alcohol is among the hottest culinary trends in restaurants. A survey of more than one thousand professional chefs -- American Culinary Federation members -- ranks craft beer, energy drink cocktails, martinis, mojitos, artisan liquors, organic wine and specialty beer in the top 20 trends. In addition to cocktails and bar drinks, alcohol is also used as an ingredient in cooking and as part of meals and menus through food-alcohol pairings.

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Legendary Performer Garth Brooks to Play Los Angeles to Raise Money for the Recent Fire Victims and for the Future of Fire Fighting in the State of California

Having been approached by California state elected officials as well as civic leaders from areas affected by recent wildfires, music superstar Garth Brooks has agreed to perform a benefit concert to raise money for the recent fire victims and for the future of fire fighting in the state of California. Tickets for the January 26, 2008 9:00 PM benefit concert at Los Angeles' STAPLES Center starring Brooks will be available this Saturday, December 1 at 9:00 AM. Tickets priced at $38.60 for all seats will be available via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone network and on-line. Tickets will not be available at the STAPLES Center Box Office or other outlets. There will be a limit of six tickets per person.

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Samuel L. Jackson to Host Spike TV's 2007 'Video Game Awards'

Spike T-V has tapped Samuel L. Jackson, one of Hollywood's most dynamic movie stars and a familiar face to the "Video Game Awards," as host of the franchises 5th annual extravaganza. This marks the third straight year with Jackson at the helm. Spike TV's 2007 "Video Game Awards" tapes Friday, December 7 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will premiere Sunday, December 9.

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