April 25, 2011

President Obama says there’s no “magic bullet” to bring down gasoline prices that are closing-in on $4 a gallon and could go even higher as the summer driving season approaches. Anger over rising gasoline prices that are taking a bigger bite from family budgets is reflected in a new polls showing over two-thirds of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. Source Link

Are some of us hard-wired to love regular coffee and other high-powered drinks? A new study says there’s a genetic link to the craving for caffeine. Researchers have identified two genes found in people whose livers can process caffeine more quickly, meaning you can tolerate more of it. About nine out of ten Americans consume caffeine in coffee and soft drinks. Source Link

Do you want your smart phone keeping tabs on your comings and goings? A majority of people say “no.” A new survey shows 59% of women and 54% of men are concerned about smart phone apps that track your location. All Apple iPhones and Google Android phones track and record your movements using GPS and send the data back to the company. Source Link