Could
the outcome of the presidential election take some of the “Ho Ho Ho”
out of holiday shopping? A Consumer Reports survey found nearly a third
of Americans expect their holiday season to be less cheerful if their
candidate loses. About half say higher gas prices and the overall
economy will also impact their gift-giving this year. Source Link
Here’s
a good reason for young women smokers to kick the habit. A new study
found that women who quit smoking before the age of 40 reduced their
risk of death by as much as 90%. Overall, smokers had a lifespan that
was 10 years less than those who had never smoked. Source Link
If
you want to avoid an accident with that expensive smartphone, you’d do
well to be more careful around the house. A survey of iPhone insurance
claims showed that the kitchen was where the most mishaps occurred.
Accident spots also included phones left in a washing machine, on top of
a car, and nearly one out of ten that were dropped in a toilet. Source Link
