PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Tuesday, July 18, 2006

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute and Podcast for Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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When Choosing a Financial Institution, Gay Men and Lesbians More Likely Than Heterosexuals to Emphasize Importance of Web Access

When deciding where to conduct their business, gay men and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to say it is important that a financial services institution provide services through the Internet. That's according to a recent Harris Poll.

In addition, gays and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to say it is important that a financial services institution is sensitive to the fact that different kinds of families have unique needs, has inclusive policies and bans discrimination against "people like me" and has advertising that portrays "people like me." Gays and lesbians also are more likely than heterosexuals to agree that it is important for them to know that a financial institution does not discriminate.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3253491

Speed Dating With Style - Lavalife and FastLife Announce Partnership To Host Invitation-Only Events for North American Singles

Men, you may have less than eight minutes before a woman decides if she wants a second date. A recent poll of more than 18-thousand singles conducted by leading online dating service Lavalife and upscale speed dating service FastLife, found that 64 percent of single women decide if a man is worth a second date in less than eight minutes. The singles business moves at equally high speeds, and Lavalife and FastLife announced that the companies have joined up to create a unique series of singles events in North America, to give singles yet another way to meet and connect.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3252720

Eggs Aren't Dietary Demons

Common misconceptions keep many people, especially those worried about heart disease, from eating eggs. The July issue of the Harvard Heart Letter unscrambles the dietary facts and myths about the egg. If you like eggs, eating one a day should be okay, especially if you cut back on saturated and trans fats. Other ways to enjoy eggs without worrying about cholesterol include not eating the yolk, which contains all the cholesterol, or using egg whites or yolk-free egg substitutes.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3243078

As Temperatures Sizzle, Alliance to Save Energy Calls on Americans to Use Energy Wisely to Reduce Soaring Summer Electricity Bills, Pollution, Electricity Reliability Problems, Increase Energy Security

As a heat wave blankets parts of the country, the Alliance to Save Energy calls on Americans to be more energy- efficient to reduce soaring summer electricity bills, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and potential for blackouts or brownouts simultaneously while also helping our nation's energy security. Using less electricity now that is powered by natural gas also puts less strain on natural gas supplies and prices for the upcoming winter.

The Alliance projects that average households will spend more than five-thousand dollars on energy this year to power their homes and vehicles. Consumers in some parts of the country are also facing expiration of electricity rate caps, resulting in soaring electricity prices at the same time higher summer electricity rates went into effect to handle increased air conditioning demand.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3253299

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PRNewswire -- July 18

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