(NewsUSA) - As a tough economy and lowering employment tighten American pursestrings, charities are finding it more difficult to provide the same services on smaller budgets. People struggling to pay their own heating bills might not be able to help the less fortunate. But those Americans already in poverty find themselves especially vulnerable to the worsening economy. And now, many charities cannot continue to offer aid. Take

(NewsUSA) - When major storms hit the Midwest United States in 2008, local residents had to deal with not only soaking rains and extreme flooding, but also the major nuisance of swarming gnats and pesky bugs. Prolonged moisture and humidity and the increase in pools of standing water created a gnat infestation. The bugs swarmed anyone who dared to leave their homes, causing itchy, painful