PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, July 16, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Match.com Survey: 77% of Americans Think Barack Obama Would be a Better Kisser than John McCain

In a recent poll conducted by Match.com and Happen Magazine, Americans responded overwhelmingly that when it comes to kissing, Obama is the right man for the job. The poll, which focused on political lip service of a more intimate kind, resulted in 77% of Americans responding that they believe Barack Obama would be a better kisser than John McCain.

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Tough Economy Pushes Americans to Make Cuts

COUNTRY Survey: People not tapping into credit despite making financial changes

Americans are cutting their spending and savings habits, but they are not yet resorting to additional debt to get through tough financial times. The new COUNTRY Financial survey shows most people are stopping short of tapping into credit and existing savings to make ends meet, despite the fact that nearly three in four Americans (73 percent) think their financial security will not improve this year. "Many people are struggling with rising prices," says Keith Brannan, vice president of financial security planning at COUNTRY. "The good news is that while we are changing our habits, the majority haven't yet crossed the line into high interest credit card debt and their savings accounts."

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Sony BMG Music Entertainment Announces the Release of 'ELVIS - THE COMPLETE '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL': Available August 5, 2008

In June of 1968 Elvis Presley saved his career and made the best music of his life. These accomplishments are attributed to the legendary "ELVIS" TV Special. On August 5th, Sony BMG celebrates the 40th anniversary of the legendary Special with the release of a deluxe 4 CD set entitled -- "ELVIS - THE COMPLETE '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL". The Special which was sponsored by Singer Sewing Machines was the first time that Elvis had performed in front of a live audience in 7 years. Clad in his trademark black leather suit Elvis performed for hours. The edited 60 minute version aired on December 4th 1968 on NBC. It was the network's highest ratings and the season's number-one rated show. The "ELVIS" Special was so successful not only for NBC but also for Elvis' career that it is more commonly referred to as the infamous "'68 Comeback Special" and has become a major moment in music history.

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Profile: International Entertainment