PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, April 14, 2008

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, April 14, 2008

National Poll On...Polling

A new national poll by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute investigates the relationship between media, academic and private pollsters and Americans.

Interestingly, the Sacred Heart University researchers found that eleven of Americans who have participated in a poll said they have lied to a pollster.

Nearly one-third of all Americans surveyed said they have participated in a political, policy or issue poll in the past. Nearly three-quarters suggested that polls, generally, are very or somewhat accurate and very or somewhat believable.

Over three-quarters suggested that candidates and elected officials who say they don't listen to polls are lying. Another 79 percent agreed that elected officials should see polls as an important source of information on where the public stands on issues.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3707719

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Video Stars You as Part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration!

For the first time ever and through the magic of technology, anyone can now star in the greatest music video of all time -- Michael Jackson's Thriller -- as part of the album's worldwide 25th anniversary celebration. Michael Jackson and Epic/Legacy Recordings have partnered with innovative media company Big Stage and YouTube to bring this landmark entertainment experience to the world. Central to the tribute is the ability for fans to easily create a life-like 3-D version of themselves that literally replaces the role of Michael Jackson in the music video. This cutting edge technology was developed by Big Stage. The campaign is underway MichaelJackson.com/mythrillervideo.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3707647

Four Tips to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely

The I-R-S estimates the average tax refund this year is around 25-hundred dollars. That amount of money can buy a lot -- like a nice vacation -- but the Illinois C-P-A Society suggests giving serious thought to how you use your refund. Using your money wisely might improve your overall financial situation rather than just making you feel better now. The top four suggestions are pay-off your credit cards, build a rainy-day fund, start an I-R-A fund, or save for college.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=3707734

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