PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Monday, September 4, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Monday, September 4, 2006

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Majority of U.S. Adults' Attitudes Toward Flying Not Changed by Recent Terrorist Threat, According to The Harris Poll

While much was made of the recent terrorist plot to bring explosives on planes, only one-third of U-S adults say their attitude toward flying changed because of it, according to a new Harris Poll. Fifteen percent said the news made them much more anxious about flying while 18 percent said it made them somewhat more anxious. Two-thirds say their attitude remains the same.

Only one in ten U.S. adults say they made changes to their travel plans to avoid flying while three-quarters did not make any changes. Seven in ten say that they are anticipating flying the same amount in the next twelve months as they did in the previous twelve. One in five say they will be flying less while six percent will be flying more. It should be noted that people could be flying less for reasons other terrorism threats.

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City of Roses Tops the List of Dog-friendliest Towns

No bone was left unburied in Dog Fancy's second annual DogTown U-S-A search for America's best city for dogs. This year's pick is none other than the treasure of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon.

With one dog for every four people in Portland, it comes as no surprise that this city leads the pack in dog-friendly amenities and atmosphere. There are 33 city parks with off-leash areas for canine residents to romp, 60-plus trainers and behaviorists operating within the city and some of the toughest anti-cruelty laws in the nation.

The other six runner-up cities are: Sanford, Florida; Albuquerque, New Mexico; San Diego, California; Bellingham, Washington; Palo Alto, California; and New York City.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3283814

Happy Birthday: Football's Forward Pass Turns 100 Years Old

Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of the first documented forward pass in American football history, a play that would change the game forever.

On September fifth, 1906, Saint Louis University football player Bradbury Robinson threw a pass to teammate Jack Schneider. The "projectile pass," as it was known back then, was the brainchild of SLU head coach Eddie Cochems (coke- ems).

The auspicious play took place in a game between Saint Louis University and Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In a scoreless tie, an intense Cochems had enough with his team's lackluster performance running the ball. So, after several weeks of secretly practicing the art of the forward pass, Cochems commanded his squad to break open the "air attack."

Robinson's first pass was incomplete, thus automatically turning the ball over to Carroll College in accordance with the rules of the time.

However, on Saint Louis University's next offensive possession, Robinson hit Schneider with a 20-yard strike. The play surprised everyone in attendance, including the Carroll College defense, and Schneider marched in for a touchdown.

Cochems ordered the team to attempt the pass a few more times before returning to the more recognizable running game. Saint Louis University beat Carroll 22-0.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3284189

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PRNewswire -- Sept. 4

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