Only about half of those who voted for Barack Obama in 2008 say they’ll go to the polls for mid-term elections two weeks from now. An Associated Press survey also found that about one-in-four Obama voters are considering defecting to the GOP in the upcoming election, and two-thirds who supported Obama now say they’ve lost hope for any change in Washington. Source Link
Under new guidelines, the ABC’s of CPR now start with a big dose of “C.” The American Heart Association says bystanders should begin vigorous chest compressions -- at least 100 per minute -- as soon as a suspected heart attack occurs and until help arrives. The old “ABC” rules called for clearing the airway and establishing breathing first. Source Link
A majority of American drivers are rolling on a ride that’s too soft to be safe. A survey of customers in tire stores in 31 cities nationwide showed that 55% of cars have one underinflated tire, which can effect performance, fuel efficiency and safety. Researchers say drivers may depend too much on tire monitoring systems that will only alert after a tire has lost a quarter of its pressure. Source Link
