PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, February 21, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, February 21, 2005

Iraq, 9/11, Al Qaeda and Weapons of Mass Destruction: What the Public Believes Now, According to Latest Harris Poll

The latest Harris Poll conducted following the recent elections in Iraq finds that on many aspects U-S adults have not changed their basic views about Iraq with one important exception: The number of adults who favor bringing troops home in the next year has increased significantly to its highest level since October 2003 when Harris Interactive first measured the public's opinions on this issue.

Specifically, almost six in ten adults now favor bringing most troops home in the next year and 39 percent favor keeping a large number of troops in Iraq until there is a stable government there. In November, less than half favored bringing troops home and half favored keeping troops in Iraq.

However, the public remains split on whether the invasion of Iraq strengthened or weakened the war on terrorism.

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Boyhood Home of Johnny Carson Purchased

Historic Properties says it has purchased the boyhood home of the late television personality great Johnny Carson, located in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Historic Properties would like to see the property restored and used in some form to honor Mister Carson and his lifetime achievements. Specific plans, however, have not been determined for the home at this time. Further details will be announced as they develop.

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Matthew McConaughey to Begin Cross-Country Tour in Airstream Trailer to Promote 'Sahara'

Matthew McConaughey, who stars as Dirk Pitt in, and is an executive producer of, Paramount Pictures/Bristol Bay Productions' upcoming action- adventure "Sahara," will begin a cross-country tour in his personal Airstream trailer, which has been specially outfitted with art from the film. As he explores the country, meets the fans, and spreads the word about his new film, McConaughey will document his experiences in a blog at mtv.com/movies.

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Shania Twain Teams With Stetson to Create a New Fragrance

Stetson Fragrances has announced an exclusive agreement with country music phenomenon, Shania Twain, to develop and market a fragrance line. Twain is a modern day symbol of what the Stetson Fragrances embody -- independence, originality and accessibility.

Born in Canada, Shania Twain rose to international success during the mid- 90's. With scores of chart-topping hits and five Grammy wins, she is the best-selling female country artist of all time. Twain is also the only artist in the history of recorded music to have three consecutive albums with record sales that top 65 million copies worldwide.

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PRNewswire -- Feb. 21


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