The Fourth of July is traditionally a weekend for hamburgers, hot dogs and heavy traffic, and there are predictions of a big boost in road travel on Independence Day this year.
That’s right – if you’re planning a road trip getaway this year, you’re not alone. Analysts predict more people are planning to get away.
The American Automobile Association says 34.9 million people will take a trip at least 50 miles away from home this weekend – a 17.1 percent increase from last year’s 29.8 million.
Additionally, AAA also reports its travel agents are reporting double percentage increases for cruise and vacation package reservations.
The bottom line: There’s solid evidence the recession is loosening its grip.
And despite the oil spill in the Gulf and the media attention its received, AAA says it has not had any impact on short term gas prices.
(Source: WCBSTV)
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This article is lechora a stira to the article a few posts later
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/64563/Job-Losses-Return-For-First-Time-In-2010.html
Unless you say there is a chiluk between unemployment (jobs) and a recession (consumer spending)