PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Monday, October 16, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Monday, October 16, 2006

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President Bush Bans Internet Poker

PPA, Poker Pros and Average Americans Express Their Outrage

President Bush signed into law a ban on online wagering on Friday, impacting 23 million Americans who enjoy the game of poker on the Internet. By including this legislation in the SAFE Port Act, Congress and the President bluffed the American people who overwhelmingly oppose federal efforts to ban online poker.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3314231

The Supergirl Dilemma: Girls Feel the Pressure to Be Perfect, Accomplished, Thin, and Accommodating

Girls Incorporated study reveals increasingly unrealistic expectations facing today's girls

The Supergirl Dilemma: Girls Grapple with the Mounting Pressure of Expectations, a new research report from Girls Inc., reveals that girls today experience intense pressure, at ever younger ages, to be everything to everyone all of the time. Girls are particularly frustrated with the growing expectations that girls should please everyone, be very thin, and dress "right." And while stereotypes about girls' leadership capabilities and math and science abilities have diminished, persistent gender stereotypes and escalating stress levels limit girls' potential and undermine their quality of life.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3314271

Marriott Named #1 for Business Travelers in TripAdvisor(TM) Survey

The 2006 TripAdvisor(TM) global survey of business travelers named Marriott the most preferred hotel for business trips. The survey was conducted among a TripAdvisor(TM) traveler panel consisting of more than 2,100 respondents from around the world. From destination to guestroom, the survey analyzed business traveler preferences and the results strongly aligned with Marriott International's guest services and amenities

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3314408

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PRNewswire -- Oct. 16

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