PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, August 18, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, August 18, 2005

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AAA Reports Gas Prices Set Record Highs, Are 65.5 Cents Higher Than 2004

The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has set a new record high price everyday since August 8, 2005, when the price of self-serve regular fuel was two dollars and 33 cents per gallon. Since that date, the price has increased an additional 18 point five cents and currently is two dollars and 52 cents per gallon. The national current price also is 20 point four cents higher than one month ago and 65 point five cents higher than last year.

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Work Hard, Play Hard: Majority of Workers Satisfied with Work-Life Balance

More than three-quarters of U-S workers are very or somewhat satisfied with their work-life balance, according to a new Hudson survey. Even though 39 percent work more than 40 hours a week, professional demands rarely get in the way of family needs -- just 14 percent say they face a conflict once a week or more. What's more, 70 percent say they actually have fun while at work.

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'Desperate' Men Ask Fans for $10 Million

Two of Hollywood's hottest hunks are showing their softer sides by focusing their attention on raising money for breast cancer initiatives. James Denton and Ricardo Antonio Chavira, stars of the hit television show "Desperate Housewives," have joined forces to help commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Lee National Denim Day, a program that has raised 52 million dollars for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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50 Cent Plans to Move Forward With European Tour

In the wake of Eminem's European tour cancellation, 50 Cent will move forward with a European tour of his own. While dates and venues are still to be determined, plans are moving ahead for a string of shows this fall. 50 Cent is eager to see his fans and looks forward to giving them an exciting performance. A new tour itinerary will be released as soon as the schedule is confirmed.

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PRNewswire -- Aug. 18

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