PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Thursday October 19, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Thursday October 19, 2006

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Cindy Crawford Joins Remington as New Spokesperson

Cindy Crawford represents many things ... beauty, class, style and success. Now, Cindy can add Remington products to the list. Remington, the grooming and hairstyling brand, has signed the model, actress and businesswoman to represent it as spokesperson. As part of her new role, Cindy will appear in a new T-V commercial and new print ads for several of the products Remington is introducing to the market this fall.

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Hollywood Honors Stone's Filmmaking

Hollywood screenwriter, producer, and director Oliver Stone will be honored by the Hollywood Fest with the "Hollywood Director of the Year Award." A celebratory retrospective of his films, followed by "A Conversation With" the auteur and his guests, will be showcased during the festival. Films include "Salvador," "Platoon," "Born on the Fourth of July," and "World Trade Center." The award will be bestowed on Stone as part of the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony on Monday October twenty-third.

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'OFFICE GHOULS' DON'T STRIKE ONLY ON HALLOWEEN: Survey Shows Managers Have Their Hands Full Resolving Staff Personality Conflicts

Ghosts and goblins who traditionally make their appearance on October thirty-first may have office counterparts whose behaviors bedevil their managers throughout the year. Executives polled in a recent survey say that almost a fifth of managers' time -- or more than seven hours each week -- is spent sorting out personality conflicts among staff members. The national poll includes responses from one hundred and fifty senior executives -- including those from human resources, finance and marketing departments -- with the nation's one thousand largest companies. It was conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Accountemps.

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Ten Days to Halloween, Ten Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe!

Halloween is almost here which means it's time for tricks, treats, costume parties and general over-indulgence. Halloween is a fun time for many of us, but can also be a hazardous time for your dog. Here are a few things to think about during this time of year: Avoid giving candy to your dog. Chocolate is toxic to them and can be fatal. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association also shows a link between the sugar substitute Xylitol (Zy-lih-tahl) and possible liver failure in dogs. Another tip is don't leave candy wrappers lying around the house. These items along with things like decorative cobwebs can get into your pets digestive tract and make them sick.

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PRNewswire -- Oct. 19

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