43 percent said they would reconsider their plans if fares go any higher. those folks still planning to hit the roads. 44% say they will cut back on shopping. gas prices are making americans less optimistic about our economy. the conference board reports consumer confidence dropped this months after hitting a one year high in february. here is the reaction on wall street. the dow lost 44 points. nasdaq and s&p also down a little. home prices fell in most major cities in january for the fifth straight month. according to the standard and poor s shirley schiller index. off season for. prices are also down from january of last year. doctors tell sick people to lay off the sauce. new study shows alcohol may help folks from w. heart trouble. next time your flight attendant tells you to power down, you better listen up. why using your yelling phone on a cell phone on a plane could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.