one small thing: bedbug bites themselves aren't painful. in fact, most people don't know that they've been bitten until 12-48 hours later. bedbug saliva has an anesthetic in it, so that they can feed without being disturbed. but a day or two later, man, do those bites itch! it's like a mosquito bite but way worse! i rue the day DDT was banned in the US, because it was one of the only truly effective pesticides against them, and they've been making a comeback every since.

i had them several years ago and after almost a year of monthly exterminator visits (that didn't help), i finally moved. but i had to throw out my couch, my office chair and all my bedding (including a $600 mattress) so i wouldn't bring them with me. it was a nightmare! if you suspect them, call a reputable exterminator immediately! the larger the infestation, the harder it is to get rid of them (and most commonly-available pesticides just don't work on them.)

"Earthshine" also happens to be the name of one of the best tracks on Rush's "Vapor Trails" album ;)

it's Freddy Krueger's cheese grater.

"Come to the Dark Side- We Have Cookies" lady fit, size M (black.)