PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, September 21, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, September 21, 2005

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U.S. Adults Increasingly Support Workplace Equality for Lesbians and Gays

According to the latest national Out & Equal Workplace Summit survey, three-quarters of heterosexual adults strongly agree that employees should be measured by their job performance, not their sexual orientation. In addition, more than half of heterosexual adults feel that regardless of sexual orientation, all employees are entitled to equal benefits on the job, such as health insurance for their partners or spouses. This survey was conducted by Harris Interactive in conjunction with Witeck-Combs Communications.

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Paul McCartney New Release Featured in Lexus Hybrid Ad

A new Lexus television spot features the music from Paul McCartney's just-released C-D "Chaos And Creation In The Backyard," marking the first time the music legend's new recording has been released to any company for use in advertising. Lexus is featuring the music of McCartney in the spot for its R-X 400h, the world's first luxury hybrid S-U-V. The 30-second spot called "Alternative," which began running on national network and cable outlets beginning this month, is one of many marketing communications extensions of Lexus' sponsorship of the Paul McCartney 'U-S' Tour Presented by Lexus.

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Netflix Survey Reveals Hugh Jackman as Members' Choice to Become the Next James Bond

With Pierce Brosnan having recently moved on from his screen role as the immortal British secret agent James Bond, movie fans await word of who will step into the shoes of the debonair "007." According to a poll of its members by Netflix, Hugh Jackman, the rugged Aussie best known for his starring roles in "X-Men" and "Van Helsing," is the choice to next request for his martini "shaken, not stirred." Jackman edged out British star Clive Owen in voting that fell along the following lines:

-- Hugh Jackman 26% -- Clive Owen 21% -- Ewan McGregor 16% -- Jude Law 14% -- Orlando Bloom 6% -- Heath Ledger 3%

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Wayne Newton Leads USO Tour to Gulf Coast to Entertain Service Members Assisting in the Katrina Disaster

Wayne Newton, Chairman of the U-S-O Celebrity Circle, will travel to the Gulf Coast September 21st to host four U-S-O shows for military personnel serving in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Service members will be treated to a variety show featuring country music singer Neal McCoy, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and comedian Jeff Ross. The entertainers will sign autographs, pose for pictures and provide as much one-on-one interaction as possible, boosting the morale of troops who are restoring the lives, communities and dignity of those devastated by Katrina. This marks the 10th tour in the past four years for Newton.

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PRNewswire -- Sept. 21

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