PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday February 9, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Thursday February 9, 2006

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Nearly Half of Workers Have Dated a Co-Worker, CareerBuilder.com Survey Finds

Cupid is striking at the office, and employers are coming to terms with workplace dating, according to CareerBuilder-dot-com's annual office romance survey. Although about half of workers say they have dated a co-worker -- similar to last year's results -- just thirty-seven percent feel compelled to keep their relationship a secret, down from forty-six percent a year go. Workers aren't just dating their peers. Twenty-one percent of workers admit they have dated their boss, up from just fourteen percent last year. Nearly four-in-ten say they have dated someone with a higher position in their organization. While men were only slightly more likely to date their bosses than women were, they were far more inclined to say the relationship boosted their careers.

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How Far Will You Go This Valentine's Day?

Are you more worried about chocolate kisses than real ones this Valentine's Day? According to a recent survey of one thousand people conducted by L-A Weight Loss Centers, many women may feel more modest at the dinner table than in the bedroom on this most romantic of holidays. In fact forty percent of female respondents said they are somewhat or very likely to eat less when dining out on a date than they would when alone or with family and friends. Even though Valentine's Day traditionally is known as a day of indulgence -- sixty-four percent of women will pass up even the most tempting desserts when enjoying an intimate evening out with their significant others. Not surprisingly, men are hardly as self-conscious. Fifty-eight percent of male respondents claim they wouldn't hesitate to chow down on any menu item during a date, no matter how fattening or calorie-laden.

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National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2006 Inductees

Continuing its commitment to honor invention and innovation, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation has recognized the next group of world-class inventors who will be inducted into its ranks. This year's class includes a diverse sampling, such as Robert Gore, who gave us the material that's now known by the GORE-TEX brand name; Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn, who are often referred to as the "fathers of the Internet;" and Julio Palmaz, who revolutionized cardiac care with his intravascular stent.

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'I WANT YOU BACK!' Survey Shows Counteroffers Likely for Valued Employees

Sweethearts aren't the only ones doing the wooing this Valentine's Day. A new survey shows many businesses are apt to turn on the charm -- and pull open the purse strings -- when good employees threaten to leave for another. Sixty-three percent of advertising and marketing executives polled said they would likely extend a counteroffer if a prized staff member quit to accept a more lucrative position. The survey was developed by The Creative Group.

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PRNewswire -- Feb. 9

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