PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Wednesday, January 31, 2007

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute & Podcast for Wednesday, January 31, 2007

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Be My Valentine? Nearly 40 Percent of Workers Have Had a Workplace Romance, According to Latest Spherion Survey

It's that special time of year when romance is in the air and the American workplace is abuzz. In fact, nearly four in 10 workers would consider dating a coworker, and nearly four in 10 have done so, according to the latest Spherion Workplace Snapshot survey conducted by Harris Interactive. And with 25 percent of such romances leading to the altar, Cupid is busy. Despite 41 percent of U- S workers thinking that a workplace romance would jeopardize their job security or advancement opportunities -- up from 36 percent last year -- 39 percent have already had a workplace romance and the same percentage would consider it. The romance is apparently worth the risk, as 42 percent of workers conduct their romance openly, compared to 35 percent who consider it top secret.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3388726

What is Privacy? Poll Exposes Generational Divide on Expectations of Privacy, According to Zogby/Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Survey

Nine out of 10 Americans believe the Internet has changed our expectations of privacy. This is according to a new poll conducted by Zogby International on behalf of the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee in advance of its annual policy conference in Washington. Ninety-one percent said they agreed with the statement that our expectations of privacy have changed due to technologies and the Internet. Seven percent disagreed and two percent were not sure. But a vast chasm exists between what 18-24 year-olds believe is an invasion of privacy and what other Americans consider to be an intrusion.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3388961

The Goo Goo Dolls Let the Love in on QVC(R)

Platinum-selling, chart-topping rock band The Goo Goo Dolls are scheduled to make their Q-V-C debut on Tuesday, February 6 at 9 PM (Eastern Time) with a specially packaged, bonus material D-V-D and C-D set three weeks before the scheduled street release date.

In a broadcast live from Washington, D.C.'s premier music venue Nightclub 9:30, Q-V-C will grant viewers a special behind-the-scenes interview with The Goo Goo Dolls, who will share the inspiration behind their eighth album "Let Love In." Immediately following the interview, the Q-V-C broadcast continues as the band takes the stage, giving Q-V-C viewers access to the live Goo Goo Dolls concert.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3388692

KISS and Platinum Studios Create New Worldwide Comic Book Entertainment Joint Venture: KISS Comics Group

Platinum Studios, Inc., an entertainment company that controls the world's largest independent library of comic book characters, and KISS Catalog Ltd., the billion-dollar merchandising empire created and managed by original members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, announced the creation of a new worldwide comic book entertainment company, the KISS Comics Group. This is the first time KISS will be producing its own comic book-based characters; this co-run venture will enable KISS and Platinum Studios to publish and expand the comic book characters' images onto numerous multi-media platforms including print, mobile, online, film, television and licensed merchandise products.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3388339

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PRNewswire -- Jan. 31

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