A new survey says Americans are hopeful about their economic futures, but the present financial situation remains gloomy. Two thirds of those questioned said they think the economy still hasn't bottomed out. Only 30% felt now was a good time for a major household purchase, but about 60% think they’ll be better off in a year. Source Link
For years you’ve been able to take your phone number with you when you changed carriers, but how about the phone itself? Nearly nine out of ten Americans say they’d like to see cell phones be compatible across all service providers. And most of them think it should be a law that cell phones be universal to eliminate the need to purchase a new one when you change carriers. Source Link
There’s nothing like a warm bath on a winter’s night, but medical experts say you may want to skip the trip to the outdoor hot tub in cold weather. A Japanese study found a significantly higher rate of heart attacks among those who went from cold air right into a steamy hot tub. The temperature shift can cause a rapid blood pressure drop that could be to blame. Source Link
