Most everyone except those hiding under a rock for the past couple of days are aware that world markets have been roiled by the news of the bankruptcy of Lehman Bros., the sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of America and insurance giant AIG’s need for a large infusion of capital. Click here to read more.

Earlier this year, forecasters proclaimed the 2008 hurricane season would be “well above average” in terms of ferocity. While the beginning of the season has been relatively mild, multiple storm systems have begun their formation. Click here to read more.