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Are Plastic Bottles Safe? A forthcoming government report is expected to raise health concerns about plastic bottles, particularly those with a squirt top or straw that you refill with water or other beverages. The suspect bottles have a 3, 6, 7 in the middle of the recycling symbol on the bottom. Here is a video [may not be viewable in all browsers] from the Today Show that ignited significant concern last week. The Today Show's Dr. Nancy Snyderman adds her perspective. Here is a fact sheet [pdf] on health concerns of the different plastics used in bottles.Airlines Ranked for QualityLast week, university researchers released their annual study of airline customer satisfaction. Highest rated were Air Tran, JetBlue and Southwest. [Full report - pdf] Here is DOT's report on delays and cancellations, and promised fixes. [pdf]Guide to the Best Travel Pricing SitesWith summer just around the corner, here are some tools to help you find decently priced airfares, hotels and rental cars.
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