HOUSTON, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — For many college students, purchasing necessities like textbooks, food and gasoline is unavoidable. However, there are savvy ways to help save on everyday items so students can start the fall semester on the right foot and keep their finances under control. Starting today through December 31, Shell is bringing back their popular 5 cents per gallon discount on all Shell-branded gasoline and diesel purchases with the Shell $aver Card(SM), a convenient and secure non-credit product that acts like a debit card and links directly to an existing checking account.

Because the Shell Saver Card links to a checking account, there’s no impact to student credit scores, nor are there any application or annual fees. Additionally, it makes organizing personal budgets easier by making all gasoline purchases on one card that also earns money every time it is used to buy fuel, allowing consumers to get the most out of every drop of Shell gasoline. With the average college student graduating with more than $4,000 in credit card debt(1), it’s more important than ever to give students the right tools to be budget-savvy in school.

“College is the perfect learning environment for students to educate themselves on the fundamentals of basic budgeting.  However, with so much being thrown at them – from school loans to credit card offers – it sometimes can be difficult to distinguish the best ways to save,” said Mark Theobald, U.S. Consumer Cards, Shell Oil Products U.S. “It’s easy with the Shell Saver Card because students can easily track their gasoline purchases and earn money at the same time. Showing them these types of budgeting options can make a difference by the end of the school year.”

The promotional offer is available at all Shell-branded stations nationwide from September 28, 2009 to December 31, 2009 and is applicable for new and existing customers. While Shell Saver Card earnings are only applicable to gasoline and diesel purchases, the card can be used for any purchases at Shell-branded stations except lottery tickets. Additionally, the Shell Saver Card was designed to only be used with PIN-based (Personal Identity Number) transactions, so if the card is lost or stolen, no one can use it without the owner’s private PIN.

While learning to budget on fuel costs is one method to put money back in students’ pockets, here are some other savings tips they can utilize:

• • Share and Share Alike: Put advertisements in school papers for sharing commonly used items, including a microwave, car, garage space and even an apartment.
  • “Used” is the New…”New”: Buying pre-owned laptops or textbooks can save on the high cost of new materials.
  • “Pool” Your Resources: Carpool with a group of friends to share the cost of road trips, including travelling to away football games and trips home. Use a rewards card like the Shell Saver Card to cut the costs even further.
  • “IN” with an ID: Take advantage of your student ID to get discounts on activities like movies, museum exhibits and restaurants. Ask your school or look online for local savings with your ID.

The Shell Saver Card is the latest addition to the Shell family of payment options that helps students get the most out of every drop. Students may go online to apply or pick up an inactive card at a Shell-branded station and start the online application process at www.shellsavercard.com.  After the December 31, 2009 promotion end date, cardholders will continue to enjoy everyday earnings of 2 cents per gallon with their Shell Saver Card.

From gasoline cards to pre-paid cards, the Shell Family of Cards addresses the diverse financial needs of today’s students with a range of payment options. For more information, visit www.shell.us/cards. For more savings tips, students also can become a Shell Family of Cards fan on Facebook.

Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a network of approximately 6,100 branded gasoline stations in the Western United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group [(NYSE: RDS.A) and (NYSE: RDS.B)]. For more information, please visit www.shell.com

Motiva Enterprises LLC refines and markets branded products through approximately 8,100 Shell-branded stations in the Eastern and Southern United States. Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva Enterprises LLC, along with Saudi Refining, Inc.

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(1) Sallie Mae Study, April 2009

CONTACT:  Shell Oil Products US Shell Media Line, +1-713-241-4544; or Katie Nafius of Edelman, +1-323-202-1059, katie.nafius@edelman.com, for Shell Oil Products US

Enhanced Sydney, Australia Facebook Page Invites Fans to Win Dream Vacation

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Australia’s Tourism New South Wales (NSW) today announces the launch of its once-in-a-lifetime Sydney Facebook Life Points Contest.  Hosted on the official Sydney Australia Facebook Page [www.facebook.com/seesydney] – the ultimate resource for young Americans interested in gaining life experience in Sydney including deals on flights and accommodations – the contest gives U.S. globetrotters the chance to win an unforgettable vacation including roundtrip airfare on V Australia staying at the Sydney Harbour YHA.

From September 9th – October 31st, Facebook members can enter the Sydney Facebook Life Points Contest by becoming a “fan” of Sydney, Australia.  Fans will complete their entry by choosing their favorite Sydney Life Points experience and posting it on the Sydney, Australia wall.  Need more inspiration?  Fans of Sydney, Australia can also add the Life Points application – a forum for modern day nomads to share and aspire to adventures in Sydney, Australia – to their profile where they can explore even more of what Sydney has to offer.  Two lucky winners will be awarded a dream vacation for two to Sydney where they will experience all that the city has to offer.

NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay says, “We are thrilled to offer an innovative way for young travelers and adventure fans to win a trip to Sydney,” Ms. McKay said.  “Our city, set against a breathtaking natural environment, is a wonderful place to live, work and holiday.”

The dream vacation will include two international economy return flights from Los Angeles to Sydney provided by V Australia [www.vaustralia.com.au], Australia’s newest international airline, offering impeccable service with a smile, delicious dining, cutting-edge entertainment and three cabin classes – all on board the world’s largest long-range twin-engine aircraft.  Seven nights’ accommodation will be provided by Sydney Harbour YHA [sydneyharbouryha.com.au], an exciting new development in Sydney, featuring budget accommodation, a hands-on archaeological and heritage education experience of Sydney and of course stunning views of Sydney’s famous harbour.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/seesydney or win.sydney.com.

CONTACT:  Kathleen Dugan of LaForce + Stevens, +1-212-242-9353, kdugan@lsagency.com

Five Internet-Exclusive Webcasts on FOXSports.com on MSN

“Lunchtime is the New Prime Time!”

New York & Los Angeles – FOX Sports Digital Entertainment, a unit of FOX Sports, America’s No. 1 sports television network, recently launched a block of five Internet-exclusive programs available via www.FOXSports.com on MSN.  The unit’s maiden effort includes five break-out shows webcast weekdays at 1:00 PM ET under the banner “Lunch – w/ Benefits.”

“Original programming on the Internet is set to explode as the Web transitions from being controlled by engineers to being run by producers, much the same way television did in the 1950s,” said Hill.  “We’ve established FOX Sports Digital Entertainment to develop a variety of programs that appeal to hardcore sports fans, many of whom turn to their computers for entertainment when they’re not in front of their TVs.  We’re going probe and push to see where we can go, and how far.”

FOXSports.com on MSN generates its greatest concentration of visitors, 78%, on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, establishing its own version of prime time.  This ultimately led to the Lunch – w/ Benefits tagline, “Lunchtime is the New Prime Time.”

TUESDAY – THE AFTERPARTY WITH JAY GLAZER  -  Each week during the NFL season, FOX NFL SUNDAY/FOXSports.com on MSN insider Jay Glazer uses his unparalleled access to current players to hook up with the five best performers from the previous day’s action via Internet camera or phone.  Glazer’s free-flowing, unstructured conversations run the gamut from specific on-field performances to the light-hearted and personal.

TUESDAY – COACHSPEAK WITH BRIAN BILLICK , hosted by Super Bowl-winning head coach and NFL on FOX game analyst Brian Billick.  Each Tuesday during the season Billick is joined by a group of five NFL head coaches to discuss the games Xs and Os.  It is a show for coaches by coaches that only hardcore football fans will appreciate.  Current head coaches scheduled to appear include: Jack Del Rio – Jacksonville Jaguars; John Fox – Carolina Panthers; John Harbaugh – Baltimore Ravens; Mike McCarthy – Green Bay Packers; Wade Phillips – Dallas Cowboys; Rex Ryan – New York Jets; Jim Schwartz – Detroit Lions; Mike Singletary – San Francisco 49ers; Mike Smith – Atlanta Falcons and Jim Zorn – Washington Redskins.

WEDNESDAY – THE COLLEGE EXPERIMENT is college football like you’ve never seen it before.  It’s hosted by a Josh Wolf, a unique, high-energy comedian who brings his contemporary brand of humor to a college football scene that can sometimes take itself way too seriously.  Wolf, in an irreverent, offbeat way is going to tell it like it is.  Joining Wolf during THE COLLEGE EXPERIMENT is lead BCS on FOX analyst Charles Davis in a weekly segment called “Charles in Charge,” where he dishes out advice to players, coaches and teams.

THURSDAY – CUBED is more of a pop culture show than a sports show.  Designed especially for men, it’s perhaps best described as The Office meets shock-jock radio.  The setting is of three worker drones sitting in their cubicles riffing about current events, sex, sports and everything else co-workers talk about – nothing is off limits.  Mixed throughout the show will be a variety of irreverent skits and interviews, so the easily offended are advised not to view.

FRIDAY – Each week, FOX NFL SUNDAY writers and personalities conduct a conference telephone call to discuss topics for the coming week’s pregame show.  Using web-generated audio and video, INSIDE CALL allows viewers to spy on the call, peeking in on what analysts Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson are like away from the set.  Hear their candid comments about players, coaches and current NFL events as they prep for Sunday’s show and bust chops.

About FOXSports.com on MSN
FOXSports.com on MSN is a leading sports Website that delivers exclusive commentary and sports video, breaking news, real-time stats and fantasy games to more than 14 million unique visitors every month. FOXSports.com is the online extension of FOX Sports television coverage and is the exclusive provider of sports content for MSN.com in the US, located at http://msn.foxsports.com FOXSports.com is an industry leader in the delivery of sports content to mobile devices.  Sports fans can access the latest scores, stats and news while on the go from FOXSports.com on MSN Mobile, simply by entering FOXSports.com on their Web-enabled mobile phones, or texting SPORTS to either 36977 or FOXSP.

- FOX Sports -

Know Your Girls to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and encourages an active role in breast health

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ — This week, Yoplait, in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, launched Know Your Girls, an interactive campaign that empowers young women to learn about breast cancer risk factors — and then share this knowledge with their circle of friends.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://news.prnewswire.com/viewrelease.aspx?STORY=MTU1

Know Your Girls connects young women to valuable information and one another in order to raise awareness of the fact that young women can and do get breast cancer.  Thousands of young women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the next year,* but most young women don’t consider the risks of getting the disease until they are older or are touched by it through a friend or relative.  Yoplait encourages all young women to sign on to this campaign to learn how to protect their “girls” and share the information with their friends.

“The Know Your Girls program is designed to engage young women, help them connect with each other through education, and ultimately pass along information on the best breast-health habits and screening measures,” said Tammy Sadinsky Martin, senior marketing manager for Yoplait.  “There still is no cure for breast cancer, so education and early detection programs are some of the strongest defenses against the disease; we are asking young women to educate themselves and spread awareness to their peers.”

Yoplait invites young women to visit Facebook.com/YoplaitPledge.  Here, they can access tips on how to protect their “girls,” become more aware of breast cancer risk factors, and pledge to protect themselves and their friends.  For every pledge received by October 31, 2009, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up to $100,000.   Money raised through the Know Your Girls program will help fund new research led by breast cancer survivor and researcher Dr. Kristi Egland, which could detect and diagnose breast cancer at the earliest stage.

“By taking proactive steps to learn about breast health at a younger age through programs like Know Your Girls, women can educate themselves and those they care about,” explains Karen White of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “This campaign is fun, yet ultimately has a serious purpose — to raise awareness that breast cancer happens to young women, too.”

At Facebook.com/YoplaitPledge, women can share information with their friends, take informational quizzes, and watch a video about other young women making the pledge.

During the past 11 years, Yoplait has donated more than $22 million to the breast cancer cause through programs such as Save Lids to Save Lives.   Know Your Girls builds on this commitment and helps to educate young women on how to take an active part in their breast health.

*According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 10,000 young women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

About General Mills

One of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates in over 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., General Mills had fiscal 2009 global net sales of US$15.9 billion, including the company’s $1.2 billion proportionate share of joint venture net sales. Visit www.generalmills.com.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

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CONTACT:  Julie Staadecker, Cone, +1-617-939-8427, jstaadecker@coneinc.com; David Witt, General Mills, +1-763-764-2487, david.witt@genmills.com

- Beehive Waxing Salon, Catherine Lugo & The Belly Up join forces with other local businesses to host ‘Be the Perfect Match’ event benefiting the Be The Match Registry of the National Marrow Donor Program -

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ — On Saturday, September 26, the Stylish Beehive Waxing Salon in Carlsbad is hosting a philanthropic day long event filled with food, fun and festivities benefiting the Be The Match Registry of the National Marrow Donor Program, which since 1987, has arranged for more than 33,000 transplants to give patients a second chance at life. Today, they facilitate more than 4,300 transplants a year.

The festive Be the Perfect Match event being held at the Beehive Waxing Salon, 2564 State St, Suite E, Carlsbad, CA 92008, will offer guests a chance to win a bevy of prizes ranging from Chiropractic, Massage, and Holistic Health treatments courtesy of Fire Mountain Spine & Rehabilitation Center, dinner and show packages from The Belly Up, A Fitness Pak from Jazzercise, Professional Portrait Session from Creative Photography Inc, Waxing Services and a Tanning Salon membership.

Additionally, guests will enjoy a sidewalk sale with an array of unique apparel and gift items, a “Thank You” goody bag, hourly raffles and giveaways, complimentary light fare from Tidewater Tavern, Solana Beach and beverages. The registration process for the National Marrow Donor Program will begin promptly at 8:00am and will commence at 2pm.

Beehive Girl, Catherine Lugo, the co-host of the event was a Perfect Match! “I remember everything vividly, the day I found out that I was a match. My mother and my sister, Kellie, wanted to tell me together.  ‘You’re my match!’ Kellie said with timid excitement.  Three simple words, carrying the weight of our world in them. I was her chance. Her body and mine were most alike out of anyone; it made me feel closer to her than ever. I was ready.”

Catherine continues, “I would do this again in a heartbeat, in a blink of an eye, I would shout, ‘yes!’ To be a living donor, to help save a life, leaves you in awe of your recipient, and in awe of yourself. It changed my life… it can change yours.”

Be The Match Registry(SM) is the new name for the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). The NMDP and the Be The Match Foundation(SM) are nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating an opportunity for all patients to receive the bone marrow they need, when they need it.  They’ve been helping patients receive the transplants they need for more than 20 years. www.marrow.org

About the Beehive & Company:

A Salon & Boutique Dedicated to Waxing & Beauty – Clients come from all over San Diego, Orange County, and Riverside County for first-time waxing appointments and for routine, follow-up waxing. That’s because we have set the highest professional standards for waxing (no double-dipping!), and we have been recognized as “the best.”  We pride ourselves in creating a one stop salon for beauty and shopping! The Beehive Waxing Salon offers: anti-aging sunless tanning, eyebrow consultation, shaping and tinting.  Discerning clients come to Beehive Waxing because they know our reputation for best hygiene and health practices.  www.BeehiveWaxingSalon.com

For more information please call Amy Fairchild, at 760-975-9486 or email Beehivebusiness@gmail.com.

CONTACT:  Amy Fairchild, +1-760-975-9486, Beehivebusiness@gmail.com, for Beehive Waxing Salon

CONTACT:
Monica Zimmer
301 987 4461
monica.zimmer@sodexo.com

ALLENTOWN, Pa., September 22, 2009—Jazzman’s Café & Bakery, the award-winning restaurant concept from Sodexo’s Retail Brand Group, marks its 10th anniversary today by announcing a year-long celebration of all things Jazzman’s. Starting in September, Jazzman’s will celebrate its guests and what they have done to build and shape the Jazzman’s brand over the last decade through seasonal products and offers including the Jazzman’s Perks Card, a new guest loyalty program designed to drive in-store sales.

With more than 200 locations nationwide, Jazzman’s Café & Bakery has become a daily part of life at college campuses, hospitals and corporate environments for the last decade, focusing on unforgettable guest experiences, sustainable specialty coffee and fresh baked goods made on-site everyday.

“Our guests and the experiences they have while visiting Jazzman’s are our top priority,” said Cory Thomas, senior brand manager, Jazzman’s Café & Bakery. “Our 10th Anniversary event is all about celebrating all the wonderful things that make Jazzman’s what it is today and what it will be tomorrow.”

Jazzman’s Café & Bakery offers certified sustainable coffee and tea drinks and hand-crafted pastries, cookies, muffins, sandwiches and salads, all made in-house daily.

“We are thrilled to have reached this Jazzman’s milestone and look forward to the future and what’s to come in the next decade for the brand,” added Thomas. “Our guests can expect to see a new generation of Jazzman’s fresh baked products and more of the finest coffees from around the globe.”

Retail Brand Group is a comprehensive portfolio of distinctive restaurant brands, including award-winning concepts Jazzman’s Café & Bakery and Pandini’s. With the experience of more than 575 locations nationwide, Retail Brand Group has branded solutions suited for virtually any venue. From bistros and coffeehouses to upscale pizza, gourmet burgers and authentic ethnic cuisine, Retail Brand Group turns dining into a memorable event. www.retailbrandgroup.com

Sodexo, Inc.
Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com) is a leading integrated facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with $7.7 billion (USD) in annual revenue and 120,000 employees. Sodexo serves more than ten million customers daily in corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government, and remote sites. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., is a member of Sodexo Group, and funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (www.sodexofoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $11 million in grants to fight hunger in America.

“L.L. Lana Lang, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and now the greatest of them all, Lisa Lampanelli. Lisa will steal the show every time, whether it’s on my radio program or on any stage anywhere. I love Lisa and so should you…a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.” – Howard Stern

“Lisa is the most outrageous comic we have ever had on The Tonight Show.” – Jay Leno

“By boldly poking fun at everyone including her chocolate daddy lovin’ self, Lisa releases us from a prison of cultural guilt. She’s more than a standup, she’s a standout.” – Jim Carrey

“Every generation has a female comic that destroys the conventional wisdom that only men can be raunchy and funny. Lisa Lampanelli is this generation’s choice.” – Carlos Mencia

“An unbelievably great comedian. What she does is not easy in the environment we live in today. And Lisa pulls it off. Lisa is awesome.” – Larry the Cable Guy

“Lisa can tie me down to a bed any time!” – LL Cool J

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ — We all love chocolate…but few of us love chocolate the way Lisa Lampanelli does. Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean, the down-and-dirty roaster who has humbled the likes of Pamela Anderson, Larry the Cable Guy and Gene Simmons, brings us CHOCOLATE, PLEASE: MY ADVENTURES IN FOOD, FAT AND FREAKS (It Books; On Sale: September 15, 2009; Hardcover; $24.99).  With her no-holds-barred, jaw-dropping memoir, Lampanelli addresses racial, sexual, and religious taboos — tearing them to shreds and leaving no stereotype untouched.

The only woman who can be described as “a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen,” Lisa has an opinion on every subject under the sun, and in CHOCOLATE, PLEASE she happily dishes on everything from why all white women should date black men, to the virtues of codependency, to how a stick of butter can serve as a substitute for parental love and attention. Lisa also offers her dangerously hilarious “Rules to Live By,” irreverently skewering subjects personal and universal with equal fervor…herself included.

Because she has made a career of going there about subjects from which other comedians shy away, Lisa describes her addictions to men and food – both, by the way, chocolate – in honest, forthright detail. Lisa’s accounts of her at-times hilarious struggles with both are evocative not only for the antics resulting from her bad habits, but also for the emotional pratfalls that kept her stuck in her ways. Every woman has faced a moment when she has been tempted to just settle, be it in her professional or her personal life. In CHOCOLATE, PLEASE we watch Lisa realize her self-worth, and become comedy royalty.

Whether she’s raking in the laughs at rehab among fellow patients with eating disorders, or telling her friend Howard Stern how she really feels about the men she dates in front of a nation of listeners, Lisa Lampanelli is always ‘killing it.’ Her unexpected combination of naughty and nice, totally honest and totally outlandish, is enough to make anyone fall for her. CHOCOLATE, PLEASE is a treat for fans who will get to know the off-stage Lisa for the very first time – and it’s an opportunity for Lisa to tempt a whole new set of readers with something a little sinful.

About the Author

Lisa Lampanelli skyrocketed to comedy fame thanks to her show stopping performances on the Comedy Central roasts of Jeff Foxworthy, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, and Flavor Flav. Most recently, she served as Roastmaster for the roast of Larry the Cable Guy. She is a regular guest on The Tonight Show and The Howard Stern Show, and her live standup show continues to sell out in theatres across the country. Her CD/DVD Dirty Girl was nominated for a Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2007. Lisa’s first HBO special Long Live the Queen premiered to spectacular numbers in early 2009. Visit her at www.lisalampanelli.com.

CHOCOLATE, PLEASE

My Adventures in Food, Fat, and Freaks

By Lisa Lampanelli

It Books; Hardcover

On Sale September 15, 2009

304 pages / $24.99

ISBN: 9780061733154

CONTACT: Vanessa Hope Schneider, Publicity Manager, +1-212-207-7745, vanessa.schneider@harpercollins.com

New Gillette Survey of HR Professionals Reveals that Well-Groomed Guys Have an Edge in the Job Market

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ — In an era when unemployment rates are soaring to near record highs, male job seekers may be more successful if they update their appearance along with their resume.  Results from a recent survey of more than 500 HR professionals – commissioned by Gillette® and conducted by Harris Interactive® – indicate that 84% of HR professionals agree that well-groomed employees climb the corporate ladder faster than those who are not well-groomed.  When it comes to first impressions, ninety percent of HR professionals place more importance on being well-groomed than even a firm handshake.

“How you look has a direct impact on how you feel, your confidence and self-esteem,” says Mark Jeffries, business consultant, communications expert and author of the best-selling book, What’s up with your handshake? “This is as true for guys actively seeking a job as it is for those who are currently employed and seek a competitive advantage. At the same time, seemingly small details, like a clean shave or a great-fitting – but not necessarily expensive suit – send important visual cues to others about your professionalism and confidence.”

Almost two-thirds of HR professionals surveyed believe that a candidate’s physical appearance is important in distinguishing them from other job candidates, and more than 90% agree that a candidate who takes the time to be well-groomed projects confidence.  On the other hand, when a candidate arrives unkempt for a job interview, HR professionals conclude he shows a lack of professionalism and more than half believe he is not interested in the position.  Despite this information, HR professionals still report that nearly one in five employees, on average, is not well-groomed.

A clean-shaven face was identified specifically as a critical grooming cue.  HR professionals cited facial stubble as one of the biggest red flags when meeting a job candidate for the first time, while 83% percent said that being clean-shaven is at least somewhat important in making a good first impression. Other major areas of concern for HR professionals include body odor or sweat stains, and wrinkled and inappropriate or ill-fitting clothing.

Jeffries notes that, “Whether you’re actively job searching or currently employed, you never know when the next opportunity will present itself.  You can run into a potential employer at the gym or on your way to the store, so it’s really important to look and feel your best at all times.”

Gillette offers an entire line of high-performance male grooming products at an affordable price to give guys a competitive edge during job interviews.  Gillette’s full range of male grooming products includes: Gillette Fusion®, Gillette Series Shave Gels, Gillette Styling, Gillette Clinical Strength anti-perspirants and deodorants, Gillette Clear Shield anti-perspirants and deodorants and Gillette Hydrating Body Washes.

“At Gillette, we understand the competitive nature of today’s job market and want to provide men with the tools to look their best, giving them the confidence to step up even if they may be doubting themselves,” said Thom Lachman, Vice President, North America Grooming, P&G.

Today, Gillette launched the Gillette Career Advantage on Gillette.com (www.Gillette.com/CareerAdvantage). There, job seekers and professionals looking to get ahead can review expert advice from Mark Jeffries and GQ style correspondent, Brett Fahlgren, take the Gillette Career Quiz and view the Hire Guide to see what HR professionals really think.  The Gillette Career Advantage is designed to help guys, providing them with the tools, information and advice needed to rise above the competition in today’s competitive job market.

For information about Gillette products or to review the complete Harris Interactive Survey and obtain advice from grooming and career experts, please visit http://www.GilletteResourceCenter.com.

About P&G Grooming

P&G Grooming helps men throughout the world look, feel and be their best.  P&G’s recent purchase of The Art of Shaving(R) and the super-premium men’s skin care line Zirh(R) strengthen its position as the world’s premier Male Grooming Company. The acquisition of these premium male grooming and skincare brands expand P&G’s presence in the prestige grooming category, which complements its strong portfolio of mainstream male grooming brands, including Gillette(R), Braun(R), Old Spice(R) and as well as an impressive collection of leading male fine fragrances.

About P&G Beauty & Grooming

P&G Beauty & Grooming products help make beauty dreams real for women worldwide and help men look, feel and be their best everyday. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G’s beauty and grooming products delivered sales of nearly $28 billion in fiscal year 2007/08 , making it one of the world’s largest beauty and grooming companies. P&G Beauty & Grooming offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Gillette®, Braun ®, Old Spice®, The Art of Shaving®, Zirh®, Pantene®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Max Factor®, Cover Girl®, DDF®, Frederic Fekkai®, Wellaflex®, Rejoice®, Sebastian Professional®, Herbal Essences®, Koleston®, Clairol Professional®, Nice ‘n Easy®, Venus®, SK-II®, Wella Professionals®, and a leading Prestige Fragrance division that spans from point of market entry consumers to high end luxury with global brands such as Hugo Boss®, Lacoste®, and Christina Aguilera®. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

CONTACT:  Kristen Gugliotta, Gillette, +1-617-463-9146, gugliotta.km@pg.com; or Kayla O’Brien, Porter Novelli, +1-212-601-8229, kayla.o’brien@porternovelli.com

LIMITED TIME OFFER

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — For a limited time only, concert fans can buy The Live Nation Club Passport for $49.99, All-In and No Fees, and see every show at Live Nation clubs in their city for the rest of the year, subject to availability.  If you’re a Live Nation Club Passport holder, and the show’s not sold-out, you’re in!  The Live Nation Club Passport is available only at www.livenation.com.

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Here’s how it works.  Beginning today concert fans go to LiveNation.com and purchase a Club Passport.  A list of participating shows will be immediately available.  Every Monday thereafter, Passport holders log on to LiveNation.com/Passport or follow LiveNation on Facebook or Twitter to see the list of participating club shows in their city and to reserve their ticket.  From here, Club Passport holders just bring their Live Nation Club Passport number and photo I.D. to the club’s box office and get right in, no extra charges, no hassles.

“This summer we helped concert fans save more than $14 million on nearly 800,000 tickets to shows in our amphitheaters through our weekly ‘No Service Fee’ offers,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation.  “Since then, I’ve heard from fans and artists alike saying they’d like us to make it just as easy and affordable to discover new artists in our clubs.  With The Live Nation Club Passport we’re doing just that, helping fans discover up-and-coming artists, and helping those bands build new audiences.”

The Live Nation Club Passport is valid for participating shows at the

following venues:

VENUE                               CITY

Avalon                              Los Angeles, CA

Bogart’s                            Cincinnati, OH

Egyptian Room at the Murat Theatre  Indianapolis, IN

The Fillmore Auditorium             Denver, CO

The Fillmore Charlotte              Charlotte, NC

The Fillmore Miami Beach            Miami Beach, FL

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza     New York, NY

The Fillmore                        San Francisco, CA

The Fillmore Detroit                Detroit, MI

Gramercy Theatre                    New York, NY

Hollywood Palladium                 Hollywood, CA

House of Blues Anaheim              Anaheim, CA

House of Blues Boston               Boston, MA

House of Blues Chicago              Chicago, IL

House of Blues Cleveland            Cleveland, OH

House of Blues Dallas               Dallas, TX

House of Blues Houston              Houston, TX

House of Blues Las Vegas            Las Vegas, NV

House of Blues Sunset Strip         West Hollywood, CA

House of Blues Myrtle Beach         North Myrtle Beach, SC

House of Blues New Orleans          New Orleans, LA

House of Blues Orlando              Lake Buena Vista, FL

House of Blues San Diego            San Diego, CA

Tabernacle                          Atlanta, GA

Theatre of Living Arts              Philadelphia, PA

The Wiltern                         Los Angeles, CA

Participating shows and venues. Based on availability. Parking not included. Cannot be combined with other offers. The Live Nation Club Passport is good for one person only and does not guarantee entry. Visit LiveNation.com for complete program details.

ABOUT LIVE NATION

Live Nation’s mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry’s first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.

CONTACT:  Rachel Carr of Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-981-5253, rachel_carr@dkcnews.com, for Live Nation; or John Vlautin of Live Nation, +1-310-867-7127, johnvlautin@livenation.com

Graduates Experience 15.6% Average Increase in Income

SCRANTON, Pa., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ — A recent survey conducted by Penn Foster, one of the world’s largest online career schools, shows an exceptionally high Return On Investment (ROI) for their career graduates despite these difficult economic times.

According to the survey, graduates of Penn Foster Career School diploma programs received an average 15.6% increase in their compensation after completing their program of study.  Of those who reported an increase in their compensation, 31% received a salary increase of more than $5,000 and 19% received a salary increase of more than $10,000.  In addition, 37% of graduates were promoted or accepted a new job.

The survey, conducted in June and July, showed the average Penn Foster Career School student earns back what he/she paid in tuition in just 2.4 months after graduation.

“The results that we’re seeing from the survey should come as great news for current and prospective Penn Foster students,” stated Stuart Udell, CEO of Penn Foster, “We’ve always worked under the premise that every student, regardless of income level, should have the opportunity to further his/her education, so we work very hard to make accredited, real-world training affordable to our students in terms of tuition and true Return on Investment.  I believe the survey results bear this out.”

With the skyrocketing costs of education, students and graduates are overwhelmed with large tuition bills and loans that often take many years to pay off.

“Our graduate ROI metrics are incredibly high when compared to other online schools, said Udell, adding, “While most schools are forced to measure payback periods in years, we measure payback periods in months.”

Penn Foster Career School offers some of the most affordable career programs. In addition, students are offered 0% APR financing as well as customized monthly payment plans. This allows students to make an affordable investment in their future that can yield positive results in a very short period of time.

For more information on programs offered by Penn Foster, go to www.PennFoster.edu.

About Penn Foster

Penn Foster College, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster High School are part of Penn Foster, Inc., a global leader in distance education.  For more than 118 years, Penn Foster has been providing career-focused training programs in the fields of health care, business, technology, automotive technology, and select trades. Nationally and regionally accredited Penn Foster High School serves more than 40,000 online students seeking individual courses or a complete diploma program. Penn Foster Career School (www.PennFoster.edu) and Penn Foster High School (www.PennFosterHighSchool.com) are headquartered in Scranton, PA, with regional offices in Montreal, Canada.

CONTACT: Michelle Dempsey, Penn Foster, +1-570-961-4641, Michelle.Dempsey@pennfoster.edu