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There Are Bed Bugs On The Subway Benches. Yes, Really.

Bedbugs are usually thought of as something that only hotel guests have to worry about, but apparently New Yorkers who like to sit on benches while they wait for the subway should be concerned about the bloodsuckers as well. More »

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Hey, Thanks For The Bed Bugs!

Sarah is experiencing every traveler's worst nightmare. Bed bugs!
I just started reading The Consumerist. I did a search on bedbugs to see if you had any posts, and then thought I'd tell you my own story after reading about the people who found bedbugs in a Santa Monica hotel. In August of last year, I stayed at the Holiday Inn in Santa Monica.
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Consumerist Ask Metafilter Round-Up

• What is the minimum annual tax that a one person LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) must pay in New York? [Link]
• Is there a way to see (for free) the driving record information that car insurance companies use when setting their premiums? [Link]
• Please give advice on a purchasing a new washing machine and dryer. [Link]
• Six months ago, my 50-year-old mother had a serious stroke, and the nursing home that she's in now considers her recovered enough to move on to an assisted living or daily home health care situation. I'm trying to help my 75-year-old grandparents figure out what to do. [Link]
• What is the best website to use to get cheap airline tickets to Europe (specifically Amsterdam or Prague)? [Link]
• What software should I use/purchase to protect my privacy on the internet? [Link]
• What are some practical measures for minimizing bedbug exposure during domestic (US) hotel stays? [Link]
• Can bedbugs survive an airplane flight if they hitch a ride in your (checked) luggage? [Link]