PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Tuesday, October 16, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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National Survey From American Humane Association Shows Public Supports Rescue Efforts For Pets; Many Pet Owners Reluctant to Evacuate Without Their Companions

Flood waters may be approaching. Wild fires could be closing in. Yet 47 percent of Americans surveyed would refuse rescue assistance if it meant leaving without their family pet. The statistic is perhaps the most eye-opening finding in a new study from the American Humane Association that sought to gauge the strength of the human-animal bond and public attitudes toward the rescue of animals during times of crisis. The study also found that nearly three out of four people surveyed agree that there should be formal evacuation plans for pets. Not surprisingly, the support for formal disaster plans for pets and companion animals was strongest in the South and West, areas most closely associated with hurricanes and wildfires.

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New Survey Uncovers Dirty Little Secrets About America's Oral Care Habits

Your toothbrush may be the ultimate plaque fighting tool, but it also harbors millions of bacteria. A new survey from Philips Sonicare and G-f-K Roper reveals that more than half of Americans would re-use their toothbrush after it fell on the bathroom floor, despite voting the bathroom as the room with the most bacteria in the house. In addition, nine percent of men admitted to reusing their toothbrush after it fell into the toilet! These dirty little secrets are not the only thing your toothbrush is hiding, according to the same survey, which shows that half of Americans would share their toothbrush with others, including a family member, spouse/partner or friend. What's more, one out of 20 males would share it with a co-worker if needed!

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Justin Timberlake Unveils Two Extraordinary Releases: the Double DVD Release of the FutureSex/LoveShow Live From Madison Square Garden Available Exclusively at Best Buy November 20 and FutureSex/LoveSounds Deluxe Edition Available Everywhere November 27

Following a huge showing at the 2007 M-T-V Video Music Awards, Jive Records' recording artist Justin Timberlake announced release of two blockbuster entertainment packages. Both are associated with his highly successful FutureSex/LoveShow tour. The celebrated FutureSex/LoveShow Live From Madison Square Garden concert on D-V-D, available exclusively at Best Buy on November 20, and the FutureSex/LoveSounds Deluxe Edition, a C-D plus bonus D-V-D edition of his Grammy-winning critically acclaimed sophomore smash on November 27. The FutureSex/LoveShow Live From Madison Square Garden double D-V-D provides fans an intimate look at the energetic buzz of activities before, during and after this August 2007 performance.

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Led Zeppelin Rocks Over-The-Air on Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and Led Zeppelin have announced they have partnered to provide mobile customers with an entirely new way to access the legendary rock band's music. Verizon Wireless will be the first mobile music service provider for ring tones, ringback tones, alert tones, and wallpapers, as well as full-song over-the-air downloads, offering customers infinite ways to personalize their phones and express themselves. Full-song downloads will be available on November 13, 2007. The band's catalog includes such landmark songs as "Rock and Roll," "Kashmir," "Communication Breakdown," and "Stairway to Heaven."

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Profile: International Entertainment