Bugged? Bedbugs making a comeback, even in Utah, and vigilant vacuuming is part of the solution (Deseret Morning News)
"Good night, sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite" is a cheery little rhyme, but bedbugs are no joke if you have them. After decades of decreasing numbers, they're making a comeback in clean homes and dirty homes and any homes they happen to reach.
Bedbugs still a concern abroad (The Daily Free Press)
The Boston University International Programs Office is expecting to see an increased number of bedbug cases in upcoming years, as health experts continue to report a big comeback for the tiny pests.
Excerpt: 'We Are the Ship' (NPR)
"It was a rough life ride, ride, ride, and ride." Hilton Smith, pitcher We played in a rough league.
The dark side of intimacy (Nuvo)
Editors Note: For reasons of sensitivity, the identity of the author of this diary of domestic violence shall remain anonymous. In the time it takes you to read this sentence, one person will be battered by his or her domestic partner.
This Week's Horoscopes (Seattle Weekly)
Because you're gifted with a keen sense of fairness, it especially hurts when you get shafted, particularly if it's because of stupidity or shortsightedness.
A bit itchy and scratchy (Guardian Unlimited)
The Commons began the debate proper on the Lisbon treaty yesterday. There was a tremendous amount of nit-picking.
Simon Hoggart's sketch: A bit itchy and scratchy (Guardian Unlimited)
Simon Hoggart: The Commons began the debate proper on the Lisbon treaty yesterday. There was a tremendous amount of nit-picking
Doomsday for Vermin (New York Times)
If every rat, cockroach and bedbug disappeared from New York City, would that be a good thing, ecologically speaking?
The Slumlord of South Minneapolis (Features) (City Pages)
Rodent and roach infestations. Overflowing dumpsters. Frigid heating vents. Meet Spiros Zorbalas…
ON THE BUTTON - Interesting times (Daily Dispatch)
AFTER a much needed break, it feels good to be back to my old life again. Dragging my feet to the office yesterday morning was due to the fact that my life will, once again, be controlled by deadlines, staff meetings and of course, the boss lady.