PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, December 22, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday, December 22, 2005

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U2, New England Patriots & Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Top 2005 'Most Requested Events'

Ticketmaster has announced the nation's top most requested events and most requested concerts for 2005 with the band U-2 topping both charts. The top ten most requested events were U-2, New England Patriots, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, New York Yankees, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Bon Jovi, and Kenny Chesney.

Ticketmaster's top ten most requested concerts for 2005 were U-2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Eagles, Elton John, and Nine Inch Nails.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3107946

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta and North Pole's Kris Kringle Sign Open Skies Agreement

Just in time for Christmas, Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta and the North Pole's Kris Kringle, a-k-a Santa Claus, signed an Open Skies aviation agreement in Washington, D-C, giving Santa and his team of reindeer greater access to the rooftops of good kids everywhere.

For years, Santa had been required to make an annual request to the Secretary of Transportation for a special flight certificate in order to deliver his Christmas goodies. With this new agreement, it will be easier for Santa to finish his job all in one night.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3108409

Annual Sally Beauty Best Tressed(R) Survey Splits Hairs With Catherine Zeta-Jones and George Clooney Winning Best Hairstyles in 2005

America praises "The Legend of Zorro" star Catherine Zeta-Zones and eternal "Sexiest Man Alive" George Clooney as we take a look at 2005 in the 12th annual Best Tressed Survey. The survey, conducted by Sally Beauty and Harris Interactive, asked people to cast a vote on best and worst Hollywood hairstyles from the past year, as they gear up for the upcoming awards season.

Though Americans awarded Catherine Zeta-Jones and George Clooney for their luxurious locks, they may be more attentive in watching the red carpets for new mom Britney Spears and Donald Trump. The survey denounces these stars for more than one bad hair day in 2005.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3107032

Sex, Saints, and Exorcisms: BookFinder.com Unveils Top 10 Out-of-Print Books of 2005

Madonna's photo book Sex leads the top ten most sought after out-of-print books of 2005. Other popular out-of-print titles include Dear and Glorious Physician, a novel about the life of Saint Luke, and The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel, which inspired the film The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3107020

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PRNewswire -- Dec. 22

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