PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, August 26, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Friday, August 26, 2005

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Pessimism About Iraq Continues to Increase, According to Latest Harris Poll

A new Harris Poll finds that some perceptions of the situation in Iraq have continued to become more gloomy, while others have not changed much, over the last two months.

Perceptions, and attitudes, which have become more negative since June include:

-- An increase from 41 to 50 percent in those who believe "the insurgents are getting the upper hand over the security forces." -- An increase in the number who believe the "overall life for Iraqis is getting worse" from 27 to 31 percent. -- An increase from 29 to 35 percent in those who believe the "overall infrastructure of Iraq" is getting worse. -- An increase from 38 to 46 percent in those who believe the "security of Iraqi civilians" is getting worse.

Jennifer Aniston and Orlando Bloom voted most desired celebrity to chat with online

It's a fact, more and more single celebrities are turning to online dating sites to meet a mate. Jason Biggs does it, and Weezer's Rivers Cuomo has tried it. Recently, Halle Berry revealed that she adopts a false identity and chats with unsuspecting singles on online dating sites. At Date.com, this revelation made us wonder how our members would react if they realized they were chatting with the Catwoman herself.

A survey of 29-hundred singles nationwide asked: If you suddenly discovered that the Date.com prospect you've spent the past two months meeting in the chat room was really a celeb-in-disguise, who would you want it to be? Twenty-two percent of women said their top pick would be Orlando Bloom. An equal percentage of men chose Jennifer Aniston.

Following are the complete poll results:

WOMEN MEN

Orlando Bloom 22.32% Jennifer Aniston 22.64% John Cusack 18.22% Jessica Alba 18.68% Matt Damon 18.00% Halle Berry 16.04% Vince Vaughn 11.85% Teri Hatcher 11.89% Lenny Kravitz 8.88% Eva Longoria 9.43% Owen Wilson 7.74% Penelope Cruz 7.55% Jake Gyllenhall 5.01% Lucy Liu 6.23% Topher Grace 3.19% Queen Latifah 3.02% Josh Lucas 2.96% Naomi Watts 2.64% Zach Braff 1.82% Sienna Miller 1.89%

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New Survey From Jim Beam Brands Co. Confirms Cocktails Are All the Rage Regardless of Gender

It's Labor Day -- Summer's Last Hurrah -- And You're at a Barbecue With Friends, a Mix of Ladies and Guys. Can You Pick Out Who Will want What to Drink?

According to a new survey of legal purchase age consumers from Jim Beam, nearly a quarter of consumers will choose cocktails featuring fruit flavored mixers. And that number jumps significantly for vacationers. Perhaps more surprising is who is opting for these fruity cocktails; 60 percent of male respondents -- more than half of the men surveyed, said they enjoy a cocktail featuring fruit flavored mixers while on vacation. 71 percent of women surveyed said the same thing.

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Quickie Workout Programs Promise Too Much, But Any Physical Activity Better Than None, Says the Harvard Health Letter

A number of popular fitness plans claim that their quickie workouts will shape you up or slim you down. The programs themselves vary widely; some are based in fitness centers, such as Curves or The Blitz, while others are available only in books.

The September issue of the Harvard Health Letter says most studies show that to prevent disease and weight gain, you need much more exercise than any of these programs recommend.

Furthermore, some of these "no-sweat" workouts focus solely on strength training, skimping on aerobic activity and stretching to save time. Aerobic exercise, which raises your heart rate and improves cardiovascular health, has proven long-term payoffs. According to the Harvard Health Letter, a workout routine that doesn't include aerobic exercise is sorely lacking.

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FDA Reminds Consumers That Untreated Juices May Pose Health Risk

While juices provide many essential nutrients, the U-S Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers about the dangers of drinking fruit and vegetable juices that have not been treated to kill harmful bacteria.

The F-D-A continues to receive reports of serious outbreaks of foodborne illness that have been traced to drinking untreated juices. While most people's immune systems can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems risk serious illnesses or even death from drinking untreated juices.

When fruits and vegetables are juiced, bacteria from the produce can become a part of the finished product. The juice may be contaminated unless the produce or the juice has been treated to destroy any harmful bacteria that may be present.

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PRNewswire -- Aug. 26

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