You know sometimes the stars and planets align just perfectly on my world to make decisions seem crystal clear. I have one week left before my Verizon Wireless Pre Plus 30 days is up and T-Mobile is releasing the HTC HD2 this week so I have been struggling with what to do with my devices. Sprint and HTC made my choice dead simple today with the announcement of the upcoming HTC EVO 4G. The device takes everything I loved about the HTC HD2, the Google Nexus One, the HTC Hero, and Sprint Overdrive and combines it into one magical package. The HTC EVO 4G looks like the perfect device for power users like me who want the Exchange support of Sense, extremely capable Gmail and Google integration, and the fastest wireless network available in my area. My Palm Pre Plus will be going back to Verizon this week.

LEXINGTON, VA, JANUARY 6, 2010: You’ve waited all year for your vacation. You check into the fabulous hotel that you’ve booked, anticipating beautiful and elegant scenery - the perfect place to relax and unwind during your well deserved break. The first thing you want to do is put on your bathing suit and go to the pool area for a dip before dinner. You head down to the pool, expecting a peaceful and enjoyable afternoon, only to find that the pool furniture is so horrible you’re afraid to put your towel on it, much less yourself! Hmm, maybe this hotel isn’t as fabulous as you thought it would be! Who would think that the state of the hotel pool furniture could start your vacation off on the wrong foot?!

A group of leading experts has found that the state of the outdoor pool area, in particular the pool furniture, can be the deciding factor when a potential customer is researching an establishment.