6 features September 22, 2010 + Over the Edge Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Who Are You Sleeping With and How Did They Get there? ECATERINA CIUGUREANU FEATURES EDITOR No time for TMI. Bed bugs are a serious concern. You know the whole “good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite”? Well, they do bite. Bed bugs are small parasitic animals who feed exclusively on BLOOD. Bed bugs are also equipped to be mini scientists by evolution. They inject humans with their saliva which contains anticoagulants (that is, it prevents our blood from clotting). Other than the common redness, itchiness, skin irritation, bed bugs can also cause DELUSIONAL PRASATOSIS, that is, the overwhelming, disabling fear of parasites. They also spread like wild fire: 30 can become 200 in one night. And if you still think the world takeover is just a breezy rumour, how about some stats? There is a 500% increase of bed bugs in New York. Although the recent bed bug scare was raised by a tweet, Toronto Public Health reported an increase in complaints in the last couple of years. They even have something called the “Toronto Bed Bug Project.” Due to extensive media coverage, like this article for example, bed bugs are becoming this year’s swine flu - blown out of proportion. A woman in Detroit refused to deliver mail to a senior’s citizen apartment when she found out the building is infested with bed bugs. Some people in Ohio with infested apartments are choosing to sleep on the streets. Department of DEFENSE was even called to a U.S. Environmental ONLINE SOURCE Get as far away from your bed as possible, if you notice any sign of these pesky creatures! bugs. If that’s not close enough to home, mark your calendars on September 29" because a bed bug summit is fast approaching thanks to Ontario Liberal, Michael Colle. How do you get a bed bug infestation? Oh, quite easily actually. Bed bugs have the nickname “hitch hikers”. They can crawl through small places, attach to your clothing, take over your pet, or come home with you like a bad date from a movie theatre. How do you get rid of bed bugs? That’s a little harder. Since bed bugs are just your average mutants, they are highly resistant to various pesticides. So, good Protection Agency (EPA) meeting on the topic of bed luck getting rid of those bastards. Good night! REZA AKBARI SHINERAMA participants raised $1,200 around Prince George on Sept. 18 - That makes a total of $1,400 with sponsorship. Way to go! List of Local Student Discounts When you are a student, every penny counts. But just because you are on a budget does not mean that you can’t have fun. Here is a list of PG businesses who offer student discounts. Retail Products: Ave Maria Students receive a 10% discount on certain herbs and vitamins 20" Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 4B6 (250) 563-6388 Black Sheep Gifts Students receive a 10% discount off products Suite 19A 3055 Massey Drive Prince George , BC V2N 2S9 (250) 564-4303 Custom Car and Audio Students receive a 20% discount off regular priced items 1757 Nicholson Street South Prince George, BC V2N 1V7 (250) 562-6647 Cyclogic Students receive a 10% on necessities and accessories 3 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G1 (250) 614-7223 Everything Foam Students receive a 10% off Regular price 7080 Domano Blvd Prince George, BC V2N 3Z4 (250) 964-4469 Homework Students receive a 10% discount off products 3 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3E6 (250) 612-4663 NR Board & Ski Students receive a 20% discounts off retail 805 1:' Ave Prince George, BC V2L 2Y4 (250) 563-8891 Riot New and Consignment Clothing Students receive a 10% discount 3 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3E8 (250) 561-1777 Robyn’s Woolgathering Students receive a 10% discount 394 George Street Prince George, BC V2L 1R3 (250) 563-7862 Ruins Board Shop Students receive a 10% discount 1466 3" Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G2 (250) 562-6213 Topaz Bead Gallery Students receive a 15% discount Dominion Street Prince George, BC V2L 1T7 (250) 561-1100 Wireless Wave Students receive a 20% discount on select accessories Massey Drive Prince George, BC V2N 2S9 (250) 563-0879 Food: Quiznos Students receive a 10% off regular priced items (Parkwood) 1600 15" Avenue Prince George, BC (250) 564-7793 (Spruceland) Central Street West, Prince George (250) 564-7394 Hummus Brothers Tapas Students receive a 10% discount on regular priced food Thursdays is student night! 1230 4 Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3J4 (250) 562-7344 Westgate Grill Students receive a 10% discount 4366 Hwy 16 West Prince George, BC V2N 5N7 (250) 964-2444 Services: Chinook Yoga Studio Students receive a 10% discount off on classes 3" Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G7 (250) 564-9642 Divine Design Students receive 35% off services and 10% products Dominion Street Prince George, BC V2L 5G1 (250) 563-6030 Frameworks Gallery Students receive 20% off of custom framing Quinn Street South Prince George, BC V2N 1X3 (250) 563-5822 Gurney House of Vision Students receive a 10% discount Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2K4 (250) 564-5089 Pro Central Automotive Students receive 10% off regular priced labour Lyon Street South Prince George, BC V2N 1T2 (250) 614-1686 Ruckus Ski, Board and Bike Shop Students receive10% off of services Johnson Street Prince George, BC V2M 3A5 (250) 564-3335