While the indicators are lagging, the U.S. economy is in a recession that will very likely be extremely deep. It’s likely that real GDP falls at double-digit pace in the quarter that begins next month and the unemployment rate more than doubles. If that sounds implausible, history shows that in sharp downturns, the unemployment rate takes the ( Read more... )

As folks scale down on luxuries to avoid some of the bite of travel costs during a deep recession with still uncomfortably high fuel prices, many have taken to checking in to establishments that may not practice rigid cleaning and upkeep, sometimes leading to unpleasant surprises.

We're talking bed bugs. And even without the recession, they're back ( Read more... )

Bloomberg:
Swine Flu Is as Severe as Pandemic Virus in 1957, Study Shows The swine flu strain that has sickened people in 30 countries rivals the severity of the 1957 “Asian flu” pandemic that killed 2 million people, scientists said ( Read more... )