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Pest control companies in Eagle NE are everywhere, and choosing for the right one can be quite confusing. It is important that you choose the right one so as to resolve your pest problem in no time.
There is nothing more annoying than to have those crawling bugs and pests around your house! Just imagine them partying around your kitchen and all! These will not only give you lots of mess, but they will also put your health in danger. Good thing there are now pest control companies which you can call and ask for help. Read this article and find out how to choose the right provider in your area today.
Your initial appointment with a Eagle Nebraska pest control company can be arranged through a salesperson. A salesperson is trained to discuss with you their insect control products. Salespeople are determined and several have been known to inform clientele of a detailed check that is necessary and will fit your needs and budget. Advertising those bug control products are prohibited by the insect control regulations. On the other hand, homeowners still have to purchase bug control products and choose services intelligently.
Here are some of the things you need to consider…
Is the van they used unclean and cluttered? Is the automobile clearly marked with the logo of the corporation with whom you are dealing? At the same time as performing their profession, are they thoughtful, polite, and cautious with your furniture? Do they put back the furnishings they move while they are working? Are they prepared, or did they repeatedly go to the van/vehicle for materials? Does the bug control staff always present himself as clean and proficient?
Insect killer must never be prepared as a solution in your house, or even in your workplace. Insect repellent must at all times be prepared in or at the service automobile or at the insect control group business place. Several technicians that prepared insect killer in your residence are not using standard bug control observance. The bug control staff must at all time keep the service paraphernalia and insect killer in a protected bug control automobile or examination cubicle when not in use.
It is truly against the rules for a bug control staff or its workers to carry out insect control products in a careless way. It is as well against the regulation for whichever insect control group or its workers to intentionally create fake or deceitful assertions, feign the outcome of resources or techniques, or fall short in utilizing techniques or equipment appropriate for the insect control agreed. Deceitful or confusing publicity is, furthermore, against regulation.
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Some Common Q & A's
Other Than An Using A Pest Control Service, What Is The Best Solution For Treating Silver Fish?
We Need Products That Are &Quot;Pet Safe&Quot;.
I always refer to my favorite pest control website from the University of California, Davis http://ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7...
This is for silverfish and reiterates what the other answerers said. Clean, dry, plug holes, get rid of water source... It looks like you can use boric acid (which I think is fairly harmless to us) or diatomaceous earth which is totally harmless to us except when inhaling it in LARGE amounts. Anywho, check it out!
What Is The Price Estimate For An Exterminator To Kill Bed Bugs.?
Its A 3 Bedroom House With A Finish Attic.How Much Could It Cost Me To Have All The Room Fumigated?
u have to call your local com. to get the exact rates. I would throw out the mattress and get new ones when the process is over..
Pre-Purchase Inspections For Home In Toledo, Oh?
I Am Trying To Decide Who To Hire To Do My Pre-Purchase Inspection Of A Home I Am Buying In Toledo, Oh. The House Was Built In 1985 And Is 2783 Sq. Ft. Our Realtor Recommended A Company, And I Got Their Rates: General Inspection - $315.00, Pest - $89.00, Radon - $95.00, And Co - $45.00.
Do These Rates Seem Reasonable?
We live in Oklahoma and our inspection was 400 and included all but the pest inspection...the pest inspection was paid for by the sellers. It seems right for the sqft of your house
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We Need A Creative Name For A Pest Control Company?
Be Creative!
Funny Is Good. Scary Is Bad. Plain Is Boring.
The Winner Will Receive A Big &Quot;Thank You&Quot;. (No Commission, Cash, Interest In The Company, Copyright Rights, Etc, Etc, Etc, But Will Receive 10 Points For Creating The Best Name).
List As Many Names As You Like, But Try Not To Copy Any Other Posts.
Here'S What My Company Will Take Care Of:
Termite Control (Both Drywood And Subterranean Termites)
Rodent Control (Rats, Mice)
Crawling Insect Control (If It Crawls And Has 6+ Legs, We'Ll Kill It)
Bedbug Treatments (Yep, Bedbugs Are Real)
Rodent Exclusions (Blocking Rodent Access Points... Rat-Proofing)
Thank You In Advance, And To Those Who Don'T Win The Prestigeous &Quot;Best Answer&Quot;, Thanks A Bunch
Dead Pest's
Have Bug's We Fix
Stomp them out!
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You call we terminate
Bug Gone
Those are catchy, but probably most people will look to see a regular name such as John's Pest control. Using logo's such as I and the others have shown would be catchy, but as a name may alienate the older customer and think that you are a fly-by-night company.
Does Anyone Have Any Ideas For Humane Pest Control?
We Have Rats In The Walls, So A Sonic Pest Deterrant Won'T Help (It Doesn'T Penetrate Walls). Any Ideas Are Welcome. Thanks!
Ok , so I am a licensed pest controller and here is some free advice:
If you can afford it call a pest controller.Tell him or her you want these rats live trapped ie. no snap traps,tracking powder,liquid/solid bait etc. Many pest control companies I know offer a service like this, we don't kill everything, BUT, this means YOU will have to do some of the work, ie checking the traps min.1 time every 24 hours to prevent the animal from wasting and to reduce the actual time the pest controller has to service your home. Once a rat is caught either A) Call the PCO (pest controller) he/she will take the rat a considerable distance to a legal release area. B) Remove the rat to an area across a major body of water (river) or several miles away and release where you LEGALLY can (your responsibility to know where that is!!!).Many municipalities are quietly banning relocation of any animals due to disease issues and lowered survival rates in many relocated animals.
Be aware, rats are VERY smart this WILL be a process spanning over several days or weeks. The traps may sit unset and baited for several days just to begin.
If you do this solo,research food bait types (to trap him/her),trap types,how to rodent proof your home to minimize REINFESTATION, and PRAY mama did'nt have babies. Have an odor contingency plan (if the babies are orphaned) etc. ie. Do your homework!
Sonic Pest controllers are a waste of money. Research has shown they work.....for up to 3 days after which the rodents become indifferent to the sound.Yes I can tell you I have a customer who had a field and deer mouse problem, and found a nest within 4 feet of his sonic device in his garage .(thanks for the business)
Side note: mousing/ratting is my "thing" and still longest time to trap a solitary male rat= 4 weeks in a restaurant the size of a corner bar. Last, I'll spare you the disease spiel but you do NOT want the infection I got from inhaling rodent urine in crawlspaces, know what your getting into. Hope this helps
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Joaquin Phoenix's I'm Still Here Totally Made Up
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So, as many suspected, I'm Still Here, the Casey Affleck "documentary" about a hirsute, unhinged Joaquin Phoenix's "retirement" from acting, is completely bogus. (What is the world coming to when you can't trust a bunch of actors?!) Affleck told the New York Times that he "never intended to trick anybody," but everything in the film, including Phoenix's appearance on David Letterman, was a performance. Phoenix isn't a failed retiree. He never retired. He never wanted to be a hip-hop star. The hookers? Actresses. The poop? Fake. The one thing we hope is real is Phoenix's majestic, porcelain beer belly. We need to believe something so beautiful and perfectly proportioned can exist in nature.


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According to the National Center for Disease Control:
Tobacco use (cigar, cigarettes, chew and snuff) is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States each year. Tobacco causes more than 440,000 deaths each year in the U.S. and results in more than $75 billion dollars in direct medical cost.
- Nationally, smoking results in more than 6 million years of potential life lost each year.
The Texas Cancer Council reports:
The nicotine content in one "dip" of snuff can be four times that of a cigarette. 28 carcinogens have been identified in chewing tobacco and snuff. The risk of developing oral cancer for spit tobacco users can be as high as 11 times that of none users.
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Cambridge International Rare Disease Summit 2016
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Tuesday, 25 October 2016 from 08:30 to 17:30 (BST)
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What can Cambridge contribute to global efforts in rare disease research?
Who's leading the way in collaborative, innovative research, treatment and care for those with rare diseases?
How can we put patients and their families at the centre of all discussions?
Hear from those leading the way in rare diseases
Where: Robinson College, University of Cambridge
When: Tuesday 25 October 2016
Costs: tiered pricing, with discount tickets for patient support groups, start-ups and students
Following the sell-out success of its first summit in 2015, the Cambridge Rare Disease Network is once again bringing international leaders and local experts together in Cambridge to bridge the gap between research, industry, business and patient groups.
Anchored by powerful patient voices, this one-day conference will explore:
- international rare disease innovations
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- Avril Daly, Vice President of Eurordis
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- Prof Patrick Maxwell, Regius Professor of Physic and Head of the School of Clinical Medicine of the University of Cambridge
- Dr Tim Guilliams, CEO of Healx and Chair of CRDN
- Dr Jonathan Milner, Chairman of Abcam plc and Milner Institute
- James Taylor, Director of Corporate Development GlaxoSmithKline
- Dr Andy Richards – Biotech Entrepreneur
- Julie Walters – Founder of Raremark
- Dr Lydia Meyer-Turkson – Consultant Business Strategy, Horizon Discovery USA
- Dr Nick Sireau, Chairman of AKU Society and Findacure
- Dr Olivier Menzel, President and Founder of BLACSWAN Foundation (Switzerland)
- Alastair Kent, OBE, Director of Genetic Alliance UK and Chair of Rare Disease UK
- Dr Paul Tunnah, CEO and Founder of Pharmaphorum Media
- Karsten Barton, Head of Department, Frambu Centre for Rare Disorders (Norway)
- Dr Alex Mackenzie - Care for Rare and Vice-Dean Research for the Department of Paediatrics at CHEO (Canada)
- Dr Larissa Kerecuk - Rare Disease Lead at Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Dr Lucy Mackay, Co-Founder of Students4RareDisease
- Dr Lucy Raymond, Professor of Medical Genetics and Neurodevelopment University of Cambridge
- Daniel Lewi, CEO of Cure and Action for Tay-Sachs Foundation
- Dr Birgitte Volck, Head of Research and Development, Rare Diseases, GlaxoSmithKline
- Dr David Pardoe, Head of Growth Projects, MRC Technology
Prof Steve Jackson, Senior Group Leader and Head of CRUK Laboratories, Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute
Emily Kramer-Kolingoff - Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of Emily's Entourage
- Dr Femida Gwadry- Sridhar, Founder and CEO of Pulse Infoframe Inc
- Rebecca Stewart, Co-Founder and editor of Rare Revolution Magazine and Co-Founder of The Teddington Trust
We are holding a Round Table of Companies inaguaral meeting as a breakout session
Charired by Dr Tim Guilliams, CEO Healx
Attendees include:
- Evolution Education Trust – Dr. Jonathan Milner
- Horizon Discovery and Locus Genetics – Dr Lydia Myer-Turkson
- GlaxoSmithKline - James Taylor
- Sobi - Neil Dugdale
- Alexion – Sarah Trafford-Jones
- Raptor Pharmaceuticals – Amjad Hussain
- Shire - Verity Thomas-James
- MRC Technology
- Geneadvisor - Dr Jelena Aleksic
- Dr Nick Ibery - Royal Society of Medicine
- New Philanthropy Capital, - Rachel Wharton
- Findacure - Flóra Raffai
- CRDN - Kay Parkinson, Dr Moharem El Gihani
- Emma Sutcliffe - Patient Centred
- Dr Eija Makirintala - Altogame Ltd
We're also thrilled to host examples of beautiful portrait photos of children with rare and undiagnosed conditions loaned to us by 'Same But Different' http://www.samebutdifferentcic.org.uk/rare-project/
Following the formal proceedings we will continue the conversation over drinks at Robinson College. We then invite you to attend our gala dinner in the Crausaz Wordsworth Building to close the evening.
When & Where
Robinson College
Grange Road
CB3 9AN Cambridge
United Kingdom
Tuesday, 25 October 2016 from 08:30 to 17:30 (BST)
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director James Bobin, writer Nicholas Stoller and songwriter Bret McKenzie, but
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Everyone is trying too hard.
In best Muppet show-biz tradition, the movie winds up being
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lookalike, the world's most dangerous frog. The setting shifts from one major
European capitol to another, to minimal effect. Ty Burrell shows up as a
Clouseau-like French inspector, while Tina Fey is the warden of a gulag in Russia
where poor Kermit is imprisoned (along with such unlikely inmates as Ray Liotta
and Danny Trejo). There are many songs along the way, but none of them has
staying power and at least one, a duet by Miss Piggy and Céline Dion, has you
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newest member of the troupe who was introduced in the 2011 movie). Are the many
celebrity guest-star cameos fun? Some of them are, while others seem arbitrary
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Even an unexceptional Muppet movie is better than none, and
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Disclaimer: If you are a faeire, and can grant me the wish of owning Inuyasha, then I'd own it… but knowing faeries, it'd probably be a trick…
"…" – speech
'…' – thoughts
--- - change in scenery, time or perspective
Mid-August in feudal Japan was no time to be taking a walk through the fields. Especially at mid-day, when the sun beat down relentlessly on the creatures below…
"How much longer until we get back?" Shippou lay in the basket of a pink bicycle, his eyelids drooping and sweat beading down his face. "It's hooooot!"
At the lead, Inuyasha shot an irritated look back at the kitsune and answered in a rather testy voice, "Shut the fuck up. You're not the only one who's hot." He crossed his arms, not liking the fact that the weather was beginning to affect him as well.
"Lay off him, Inuyasha." Kagome patted the kid's head from her spot on the bicycle. She sighed, shading her eyes as she looked up into the sky. "It really shouldn't be this hot, should it?" The girl wiped her forehead with the back of her hand, wishing for the cooler weather that Tokyo had at this time of year.
In fact, it was because of the heat that the group was heading back. Apparently, not even Naraku could think up of schemes against the group in this weather. For three days, they had journeyed, finding nothing helpful, least of all a Shikon shard. While Inuyasha had been loath to turn back, Shippou's non-stop whining had whittled down on his patience until the hanyou had finally caved in.
"It is unusually warm today." Sango shook her head. "I just hope this heat won't last for too long." She gazed down at Kirara. The fire kitty seemed to be unaffected by the sweltering heat.
Miroku, who brought up the rear, tugged at his robes. "You know, ladies, if the heat is too much to bear, you can always remove your clothing…"
Everybody froze simultaneously.
All heads shot back to look at the monk, and nobody seemed surprised at the lecherous grin on his face.
"…And you have no need to feel shy. I would gladly join you." He tugged at his robes again. "I could even help you if you wi—"
Face burning at the mental images that the suggestion had planted into her head, Sango glared at him and swung the heavy boomerang at his head. "We don't need your help."
The others turned back around quickly.
There was a crack.
And then a pained yelp.
"And he say he's a monk…"
They sighed.
Inuyasha snorted, golden eyes surveying his surroundings. "Anyway, it'll only be a few more minutes before we get back to the hag's village."
At the mention of this, Kagome straightened in her bicycle seat. "Ahh… yeah. About that…" She shifted nervously. "I'm going to have to go home today."
The half-demon up front stiffened.
The girl sighed. 'Here we go again…'
"What do you mean you're going back?" In one leap, Inuyasha was beside the girl, who continued to pedal. "You've only been here for-"
"Three days, Inuyasha." Turning, she stared at him. "I know it's only been three days, but I really have to get back. Why can't I go, anyway?"
He searched for an answer. "Because… Naraku might try something."
Blue eyes rolled. "I'll only be gone for a day." She turned back up front, aware that the other was staring at them. Her cheeks grew warm. "Then I'll come back. I promise."
"You can't go!" His voice was as close to a whine as he would ever allow it.
"And why not?" She looked at him from the corners of her eyes.
"Because…" He struggled for an answer.
Amber eyes flashed as he glared at her. "Why do you have to go, anyway?"
She sighed. "It's important."
"That's not an answer." He grew confident. "Why do you have to go?"
"I just have to, okay?" She frowned at him. "I have something to do."
"Another test?" Inuyasha drew back, appalled. "Is it? How many times do you have to do those things? Is it some kind of torture device?"
Kagome shook her head. "Not this time, no."
He threw up his hands. "Then why do you have to go back?" His eyes suddenly narrowed. "You're not going on…" His expression darkened. "You're not going on another date, are you?" The pure thought of Kagome alone with another male was fairly nauseating. "With that Houko guy?"
The girl whipped her head around, eyes wide. "No!" She paused, and added for good measure, "And it's 'Houjo', not 'Houko'."
"They why are you going?" The half-demon glared at her.
"Because." She glanced at him. "Why do you care, anyway?"
So absorbed in their argument was Inuyasha, that he didn't notice that they'd already entered the cool shade of 'Inuyasha's Forest'. He also failed to realise that Miroku and Sango had discreetly left the two alone, dragging a protesting Shippou along with them.
"But you're always leaving!" His hands fisted. "It's always this or that." Golden eyes glared at her reproachfully. "It's like you hate this place."
"Oh, Inuyasha." Exasperated, Kagome slowed her bike. "I don't hate it. It's so beautiful, and so different from modern Japan."
His arms crossed. "So why are you leaving?"
Blue eyes took in his form. "Why do you want to know?"
Her tone was teasing, and she knew it. She liked the fact that he was paying attention to her, and didn't want her to leave at all. These were the moments, when she knew that she really did mean a lot more than just a shard-detector to the half-demon.
"Why won't you tell me?" He countered back.
She smiled serenely. "Why won't you ask nicely?" Stopping the bike, Kagome hopped off.
And it was at that moment, that Inuyasha realised they'd actually reached the bone-eater's well during their argument. She'd distracted him for long enough to get to the place.
He frowned. 'Clever woman.'
Kagome unlatched the kickstand, throwing a leg over the lip of the well. "I'll be back tomorrow." An idea popped into her head, and she paused with both legs dangling into the deep hole. "You know, Inuyasha…" She grinned. "If you feel like it, you can come along if you'd like."
This sudden shift in topic surprised the hanyou. "What?"
The grin stayed on her face. "If you're really that curious, you can come with me."
A scowl replaced his surprise. "And why would I want to go to your damn-- stupid world anyway? Everything's so weird and ugly. Everything there's unnatural."
He realised his words had been too harsh too late, as the smile slipped off her face.
She looked at him sadly. "My world's stupid?" Her expression hardened. "Fine." Her voice was distinctly edgy as she pushed off the lip of the well. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Eh? Hey, bi-!"
Inuyasha rushed to the side of the wooden structure, only to watch the blue light fade away. Grumbling under his breath, he couldn't shake off the guilt over hurting her feelings.
Damn it, couldn't she tell he wasn't being serious?
He stood there, indecision wreaking havoc on his mind for quite a few minutes.
"So damned sensitive…"
Glancing furtively around him, the hanyou made sure he was alone.
Then he jumped in as well.
Kagome stepped out of the well house, a frown on her face.
Inuyasha could be so insensitive!
Ah well.
At least the weather was a lot nicer than back then.
"Nee-chan! Finally! We were waiting!" The shout came from across the grounds.
The girl looked up, half-surprised to see her brother racing towards her. He was dressed in full white attire, unusual for the eleven-year-old boy.
She blinked at him in a bemused manner. "Souta? Am I really that late?" She checked her watch.
Her eyes widened.
Pushing the kid aside, Kagome rushed into the house. "I'm home!" Without even waiting for an answer, the girl skipped up the stairs two steps at a time. She ran past her grandfather, who was dressed in a formal kimono, and straight into her room.
"I'm really sorry I'm late." Her voice came muffled from behind the closed door. "It's just that Inuyasha was being… himself again." When she burst out again, Kagome had changed her clothes to match Souta- all in white. "So… I'm ready."
"That was quick." The girl's eyes ran past her shocked grandfather to see her mother coming up the stairs. Higurashi-san's eyes shone with warmth, though her expression was a little sad. "There's no need to apologise."
Kagome brushed her hair back. "Mama…"
Her grandfather cleared his throat and walked past the woman, down the stairs. "Let's go, now."
Obediently following after the elderly man, Kagome's mother commented lightly. "Had another argument with Inuyasha-kun?"
The schoolgirl glowered. "He said the modern era was stupid." She shook her head. "Stupid Inuyasha." Sensing the amusement behind her, she turned around, raising an eyebrow at her mother. "What?"
Higurashi-san hid a grin. "Nothing."
Still suspicious, Kagome stared at the woman before turning back around.
The three walked out of the house to find an impatient Souta waiting. "It's about time." He checked his watch. "The festival's going to begin soon."
Jii-chan shook his head sternly. "Now, Souta, you know O-bon is not all about celebration. It is the day of honouring the dead."
The boy rolled his eyes. "I know, Jii-chan." He gestured helplessly. "You've been saying that for the past two days! It's the same every year!"
"Come, now." His mother laid a gentle hand on his shoulder. "It's time to go."
As the family walked down the steps of the shrine, Kagome looked around, taking note of the many lanterns hung about the place. A faint smile touched her face. However, she turned too soon, missing the red blur that streaked across the grounds.
The four strolled calmly down the clear street.
Kagome glanced about her, lazily taking in the surroundings. She'd done this; travelled down this exact path on the same day of each year, seventeen times now, even though she could remember only the latest fourteen visits. Her expression saddened, as the memory of her eleventh visit- only six years ago from this day.
"Kagome?" Her mother's voice gently shook her from her memory. "We're here."
Blinking, the girl discovered that while she'd zoned out, they'd reached the Buddhist temple. The four looked at each other at the same time before Jii-chan lead the way again, towards the back of the temple. The atmosphere of the place was calm and peaceful.
As they neared the back, the girl turned, noticing the bittersweet smile on her mother's face. "Mama?"
The elder woman shook her head. "Come on. We've done this many times."
The family walked into the open space of the back, where the temple's cemetery rested. Among the stones that marked each grave, were other families, come to pay a visit to their deceased on O-bon. Jii-chan led his family towards one stone in particular.
Stopping in front of the white marker, the four formed a solemn circle around it. In one motion, they bent down to their knees, and bowed respectively in front of the grave.
From a distance away, up in the branches of a tree, a certain hanyou watched them curiously. He could smell the scent of death in this place, but why Kagome was in such a place as this confused him. Inuyasha stayed in his spot however, respecting the fact that this was obviously a personal time for the four.
The old man bowed his head, muttering to himself. "My son, my son…" His eyes were closed in prayer.
The others had followed their elder's lead. Kagome's dark hair fell down to obscure her face, as her head bowed also. A small, sad smile was on her face.
Higurashi-san's eyes were half open as she gazed at the marker. Her eyes travelled downwards to where his ashes lay, and she sighed, her eyes closing.
Souta was the first to finish his prayer. He looked around at the older people, and quietly stood up. He silently stole over to the temple, and took some of the sticks of incense.
By the time the boy had returned, his grandfather too, was done, as he watched the boy approach with approval in his eyes. His mother raised her head, a smile crossing her face as he kneed beside her.
Kagome was the last to finish, and had the longest prayer. When she raised her head, the others saw the calm, peaceful look on her face. Noticing that everybody was staring at her, the girl blushed. "I had a lot on my mind."
Jii-chan chuckled and reached for the sticks, handing one out to each person.
He lit his stick, and like they did every year, each of the other three lit theirs by the burning end of his. And one by one, they placed their sticks into the small bowl in front of the grave marker, offering a final, short prayer as they did so.
Finally, the process was done.
Souta leapt to his feet, although with a little less bounce than before. "So… can we go home now?"
His sister made a reach for him as she stood up as well. "You just can't wait to get to the festival, can you?" Kagome caught him by the shoulders, and gave him a good tickle.
He giggled, then frowned, as the sound wasn't one a boy was to make. "You want to go too!" He leapt away, pointing an accusatory finger at the girl.
She grinned. "Well at least I'm patient."
Higurashi-san looked around the cemetery, noticing the looks her children were receiving from the other people. "Let's go home now." She gently pushed Souta towards the front. "You're disturbing everybody." She chided them.
"Yeah, you're disturbing everybody." Kagome echoed her mother as she chased Souta out of the cemetery. "Squirt."
The woman sighed and watched as her children sped away. She felt a weight on her shoulder, and looked over to see her father-in-law patting her shoulder.
"The celebrations will start soon, eh?"
She nodded.
"Let's go. We wouldn't want to miss them."
Kagome bustled around the house, cleaning up things her brother had left on the floor. She knew the O-bon festival of that day had already started, and that was why she'd insisted on her family leaving first. She still had small things to do, and that included choosing the right yukata to wear.
After placing the last Playstation2 video game in its right place, the girl stood up straight and stretched. In fact, Kagome wasn't that eager to get to the celebrations. Over time, she'd just gotten a little bored of the O-bon festivals- it really was the same every year, after all.
This year, she'd counted on having things at least a little livelier, by taking Inuyasha with her, but since he'd been so rude…
…And speak of the devil…
Whirling around, Kagome placed a hand at her chest at the sight of the familiar hanyou. "Kami-sama, Inuyasha, don't scare me like that!" Then, the initial shock wore off, and suspicion took over. "Inuyasha? What are you doing here? I thought you said-"
"Keh." He crossed his arms. "You told me to come, didn't you?"
She stared at him, not knowing whether to feel angry or happy at his presence.
He shifted uncomfortably at the prolonged silence.
"And… you know, that 'stupid' thing…" He coughed, looking away. "I didn't mean it…"
A small grin twitched at the corner of her lips.
He noticed this, glancing at her from the corners of his eyes.
A smile blossomed across her face. "You're forgiven." Then, she brushed past him, headed for the stairs.
"Hey!" Inuyasha turned around quickly. "Where're you going now?" He had been about to ask her about what she'd been doing earlier that day.
She turned and grinned at him. "Wait here. I'm going to change." Her eyes narrowed. "And don't you dare peek."
He snorted, turning his back for good measure. "Like I'd want to…" He muttered under his breath.
"I heard that!"
The half-demon waited rather impatiently for the girl to change. The minutes seemed to pass by at a snail's pace, and by the time fifteen minutes had gone, he was on his feet, about to burst into her room, punishment or not.
"About time." Inuyasha turned around and glared reproachfully at the stairs. "How long were you planning on leaving me… here…?"
He drifted off at the sight of the girl in a light summer kimono. It was white, decorated with pink and red flowers in a simple pattern. The half-demon stared at her, not used to seeing Kagome in anything other than that green and white uniform she usually wore.
Pleased with his reaction, she passed down the steps quickly. "You like?"
That seemed to snap him out of his daze, as the hanyou turned his nose upwards. "It's better than that stuff you usually wear."
Her expression froze, before it melted into a grin. "Is that a compliment?"
A light pink spread over his cheeks. He tried to disguise his embarrassment by looking towards the side. "Take it as whatever you want it to be."
She shook her head in amusement.
Seizing the opportunity, the half-demon blurted out, "What were you doing?"
Kagome paused in the action of straightening the obi at her waist. "Huh?"
"When you went with your family to that place." He stared at her, waving his hand vaguely. "The place that smells like death."
"How did you--?" Realisation clicked, and the girl looked at him curiously. "Were you following me?"
Inuyasha felt the heat in his face return. "…Maybe."
She glanced at him with an amused expression on her face. "Why were you following me?"
He half-shrugged. "So are you going to tell me or not?"
Sitting down on the couch in the living room, Kagome chose to save the hanyou from further embarrassment. "Do you know what 'Obon' is?
"Should I?" He hesitated before joining her on the sofa.
She curled her knees up to her chest, assuming her usual position on the sofa. "It's a holiday to honour the dead."
Inuyasha stared at her. "You have a festival for that now?"
Kagome shrugged. "It usually takes place on July or August 13th to 15th." Seeing that the hanyou had little to no idea of what she meant, the schoolgirl waved her hand. "Never mind that." She paused. "Anyway, on one of the three days of Obon, we go to visit the graves of the deceased." Her voice grew soft. "And that's why I wanted to come back."
He looked at her, unsure of whether to proceed or not. He chose to risk it. "Who were you visiting?"
She looked at him, her expression unusually sad and thoughtful. "My father."
There was a pause in the conversation. "Well why didn't you just say so?" He stared at her.
She shrugged again. "I didn't think it'd be right to."
He stared at her, confused once more. "What?"
Bright azure blue eyes looked up at him. "Well," She started slowly. "I'm still got a mother, a brother, and a grandfather… and you… " The girl looked at him sadly. "It just wouldn't be right to use that as an excuse.
He stared at her, a little confused by her sensitive approach to the topic.
He scoffed. "Jeesh. Is that all?" When she blinked at him, he shrugged. "My parents have been dead for a long time now. You won't see me snivelling like a weakling at the mention of them."
Kagome gazed at him, aware of the fact that he was putting up a front.
There was another lull.
"Do you miss them?"
Inuyasha turned in surprise. "What?"
Her voice was quiet. "Do you miss them? Your parents?" Seeing that he wasn't about to answer too soon, the girl offered her feelings first. "I miss my father sometimes."
The hanyou stared at her silently.
Kagome's eyes were slightly unfocused as she recalled memories of her father. "He used to give me and Souta piggy-back rides in public, even though everybody stared. Otou-san didn't care about rules when he was with us; as long as we were happy."
She lapsed into silence.
"How did he die?" When she didn't answer, Inuyasha quickly retracted the question. "Never mind. I was just-"
The girl turned to face him. "He died when I was eleven." Her expression saddened. "Souta was really sick- he was just five- and Otou-san decided to go out and get him medicine, even during the storm. He had to walk, since the public transportation was shut down. We waited hours for him, but he didn't-" She paused, suddenly aware of the tears that were gathering at the corners of her eyes.
The emotional wounds were still fresh, despite the six years they'd had to heal. Kagome could still remember that dreadful night, when her entire family had been waiting for him to come home.
She tried to keep the tears from falling; to be strong like Inuyasha was, but the girl couldn't help but let out a sniffle.
And suddenly, she was aware of a pair of arms holding her.
For a moment, her grief was forgotten as Kagome found her face pressed against a strong chest. "I-Inuyasha?" She managed to squeak out his name as an embarrassed flush crept over her cheeks.
The hanyou's face was faring no better, as he stared determinedly forwards. "So what happened?"
Her lips twitched in relief at the comfort he was giving her. "He never came back." A shudder ran through her body. "We got a phone call the next day." The tears returned. "When the storm died down, the police found him—his body…" Kagome let the tears run down her cheeks. "He'd been struck down by a car."
Inuyasha knew that a car was one of those metal capsules that transported humans from place to place. He'd never like them, and now, he had another reason to dislike them.
Glancing up, the girl noticed the scowl on his face, and mistook it for her rubbing her tears on his haori. She began to pull away. "Sorry, Inuyasha I don't know what-" She hiccoughed.
He wouldn't let her go. "Will you just stay still?"
She stared at him, hiccoughs stunned into silence. "W-what?"
He glared down at her. "You're not making this 'comforting' thing easy, you know?"
Suddenly indignant, Kagome pushed away, expression dark. "Well if you don't like it, then don't do it! If I obviously disgust you that much."
Inuyasha's expression was blank, but it soon turned panicky as she shuffled as far as possible away from him, while still on the couch.
She sniffled again.
"Aw, come on… I didn't…"
Kagome glared at him. "I tell you about my father, and you think you're obliged to pity me? Comfort me?"
"I didn't mean it!"
Her expression remained disbelieving, but the tears had stopped.
The half-demon slid a little closer towards the girl.
She continued to glower. "Don't force yourself."
"Hey…" Inuyasha slowly edged towards the girl. "I didn't mean it."
"Yeah. I believe you." Her tone was distinctly flat. She sighed sadly, then got up. "Let's go to the festival, then."
He paused, surprised. "There's a festival too?"
She didn't turn to look at him. "Every year. Dancing, games, food… Floating lanterns down the river…" She let out another breath, then checked her purse for money. "Come on."
Kagome headed towards the hallway that led to the door, but a pair of arms stopped her in her tracks.
Inuyasha, his ears drooping, held her still, his arms wrapped around her waist. "Don't you believe me?"
The girl felt another blush creep up on her cheeks. "Wh-What?" She really wasn't used to this level of tenderness in the hanyou, but- hey, it wasn't as if she minded… She felt him nuzzle the back of her neck, and she almost jumped. "What're you doing?" Her voice shook.
"Apologising… Comforting… take your pick…"
Relaxing, Kagome leaned back against him. "We're going to miss the festival…" she murmured.
He breathed in her soothing scent. "So?"
"Mmm…" Really, she didn't mind if they stood there forever, but now that he was here, she really wanted to get to that festival. She gently eased herself from his hold, and reluctantly, he released her.
Shyly, she gazed at him, before taking his hand and tugging him towards the shouji door.
"Come on."
He stared after her, slightly disappointed.
Noticing his hesitation, she turned back, face still red. Her fingers laced slowly in his. "Well, if you look at it this way, the festival only lasts for…" Kagome checked her watch, "about two more hours…" her face turned even more crimson at what she was about to say. "But once we get back…"
The usual smirk on his face once more, Inuyasha squeezed her hand and slid open the door. "Well, then, let's go." He looked back at her. "The sooner we go, the sooner we can get back."
The girl's eyes shone with a sort of bright amusement as she was pulled towards the steps of the shrine.
"Happy Obon…"
Nee-chan – Big sister
-san – 'Mr', 'Ms', 'Mrs'…etc… suffix signalling politeness
-kun – Suffix attached to the end of a young boy's name, or to the name of a close male friend
Jii-chan – Grandfather
Yukata – Light, summer kimono
Oi – Hey
Kami-sama – God
Obi – Kimono sash- tied at waist
Otou-san – Father
Haori – Jacket
Shouji – Paper sliding door
--Got side-tracked many times while writing this, so that's why it's late.
I did some research for this story, and found all sorts of odd (to Westerners, anyway) customs/expectations in Japan. I tried to follow them all… but since my Western mind can't possibly comprehend all of them, I'm sure some Japanese taboos are still in this fic…
Now, as for 'Obon', it's like the Japanese equivalent to Halloween, except it's in August, there's no trick-or-treating, and… well… it's not 'similar' to Halloween in the way it's celebrated at all. -.-;; But since the holiday idea itself of 'honouring the dead' is sort of similar to Halloween tradition, I decided to base the fic on Obon instead of Halloween
I didn't get to go trick or treating…;(
Till next time…


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Skin79 Perfect Color Art Designing Palette Review and Swatches
Meet my new way to keep my makeup simple:
Tis the Skin79 Perfect Color Art Designing Palette and I adore it.
More after the jump!
I was just speaking about the joys of simplicity yesterday and here it is simple makeup in a flash. This palette contains two items, that's it, nothing dramatic, nothing crazy. It's an eye and a cheek palette so you can dab on a little of this and a little of that and presto you're left looking gorgeous without a whole lot of work.
The compact itself is a beautiful mirror affair which although very pretty attracts fingerprints like the dickens, yak! Putting that aside inside you'll find a generous size mirror and two very large portions of a creamy blush and a creamy eye shadow. The blush is a pretty popping shade of pink and the shadow is a golden peach shade. This isn't going to give you a dramatic look but it's ideal for running errands or just heading out without a face full of makeup. The blush gives my cheeks just the right flush and the shadow is simply a golden highlight to my lids with a hint of a metallic shimmery finish.
I'm not much of a minimal girl when it comes to makeup but I do admit that I tend to not want to leave the house without something gracing my cheeks and when possible my lids especially if I'm in a hurry. This is ideal for dabbing on and going. Not alot of work goes into application and the completed look you're left with is fresh and natural.
I actually got mine in a gift set along with some other SKin79 items but I have seen it on E-bay for around $15.95 which is a rather nice deal since the size of the blush and shadow is very generous.
Skin79 Perfect Color Art Designing Palette is a total win for my lazy makeup days.
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Fed. Circ.'s Latest Patent-Specific Rule May Rile JusticesSeptember 18, 2014 – In The News
Gerard Norton was quoted in the Law360 article "Fed. Circ.'s Latest Patent-Specific Rule May Rile Justices." While the full text can be found in the September 18, 2014, issue of Law360, a synopsis is noted below.
A split Federal Circuit decision that patent co-owners cannot be forced to join an infringement suit may be ripe for U.S. Supreme Court review since it appears to set a rule that applies only in patent law, a practice by the appeals court that the justices have repeatedly criticized.
The full Federal Circuit voted not to conduct an en banc review of a decision dismissing a semiconductor patent suit by the University of New Mexico's licensing arm against Intel Corp. because the co-owner of the patent, Sandia Corp., decided to "take a neutral position" and not join the case.
Norton said that he believed the Federal Circuit majority reached the right conclusion, but that the dissent's suggestion that it set a different rule for patent cases means "there's a good chance the Supreme Court would take it."
"They have not been afraid to speak their mind on patents and tell the Federal Circuit that they're wrong," he said.
Norton said that the approach taken by the majority gets it right because it recognizes that all co-owners have an undivided interest in the patent. To establish standing, they all have to consent to an infringement suite, he said, because otherwise the defendant could be sued more than once by different co-owners.
The dissent calling for involuntary joinder "doesn't recognize the unique attributes of patents," he said, and ignores case law going back decades requiring the consent of all co-owners.


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Susan Bowden, who lives on Old Federal Road, south of Quincy, opposes the proposed facility and said she and her family moved here 9 years ago after they searched for a place to live that was safe, peaceful and quiet. Bowden said she was astonished to hear Gretna has announced a biomass plant coming as if it's a "done deal."
Wyatt Lambeth, 20, of Tallahassee, died Jan. 1 at Shands Burn Center in Gainesville. Lambeth was one of two men injured in an explosion De. 9 at TeligentEMS in Havana.
The other injured man was Kenny Walker, 47, of Bainbridge, Ga.
Lambeth suffered third-degree burns when a barrel he was working on with a blow torch exploded, according to the police report.
County Commissioner Sherrie Taylor said she wanted to "bring some clarity" to a Florida Association of Counties memo that stated she had not completed the necessary classes to graduate as a certified county commissioner in 2010.
"I have gone to workshops in Daytona, Gainesville and Orlando and had no problems and no classes taken away. I have more hours than needed but no one asked me what happened," she said.
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The free breakfast, which is open to the community, begins at 8 a.m. The speaker will be Jack McLean, Quincy city manager. Musical performances include the Unity School of the Performing Arts and the New Bethel AME Church Praise dancers.
Three juveniles robbed the Sunset Mart convenience store at the corner of South Adams Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Dec. 9 at gunpoint.
One of the juveniles was arrested shortly after the robbery, while the others were turned over to the Quincy Police Department by their parents Dec. 10.
Quincy Police Chief Furman Richardson said when the juvenile was apprehended shortly after the robbery, he was still carrying the money taken from the store.
George Russ, a mentor with the Department of Juvenile Justice, said the three almost ran into him.
Trudging through 4 or more feet of snow in less than 20-degree weather and/or sweating profusely in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees were just part of the many experiences that this newspaper boy and his helpers, two younger brothers and a sister, underwent in our quest to get our newspapers delivered.
Do you recall the outrage of the proposed coal plant for Taylor County several years ago? Much of the medical community and many Tallahasseans were outraged about the deadly health impacts and the global warming that would have resulted from its construction.
The plant was fortunately not constructed, but now Leon County residents face another health risk from the biomass plants proposed for nearby Gretna and other counties in North Florida and South Georgia.
I have many unanswered questions about the biomass incinerator (in the planning stages for the Gretna Industrial Park). Why has there been no public discussion of the hazards of such a facility in our county and city commission meetings? Why were the neighbors of the plant not notified? Why haven't they told us about the air pollution (smog, soot and acid rain) it will cause? Hadn't you heard that burning biomass is dirtier than burning coal? Why haven't they told us about the associated medical problems like heart disease, cancer, asthma a
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For the past several weeks I've made a few feeble attempts at writing these regular Sunday reflections, and I haven't gotten very far. I could call it writer's block, but I did had some ideas and even got a few of them down on paper. I could call it laziness or procrastination, too. I could even call it disobedience, because at least one time God specifically called me to write, and I flat out refused.
Today's passage from John's epistle calls it what it is – lying. "Those who say, 'I know Him,' but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them." That verse is probably one of the most convicting statements in all of scripture. All of us "good Christians" like to say we believe in God and that we have a relationship with Jesus, yet I don't know a single one of us who keeps His commandments consistently, let alone perfectly. While I may be in good company, I still don't like the truth of the matter – I lie. That is probably why I refused to write, left good starts unfinished, and spent a lot of the last few evenings sleeping or watching TV. I couldn't write in good conscience, because some of my choices recently haven't reflected my best self. Instead, I've found myself repeating some of the same old unhealthy yet comfortably familiar patterns that used to put distance between me and my God, and I was afraid you would see it. I've spent the past few weeks engaging in a classic strategy of denial – the "lie of omission." In other words, hiding.
It's very tempting to believe that once we repent of our sins and become a "born again, new creation in Christ," we will no longer fall prey to the old sins that we engaged in. This is also a very subtle form of denial.
Someone clever once told me that "denial" is an acronym for Don't Even kNow I Am Lying. St. Peter, who knew a thing or two about denial from personal experience, spoke about it in today's selection from Acts of the Apostles. "You denied the Holy and Righteous One," he said, continuing, "Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did." These were the gracious and merciful words of Peter, addressing the people whose ignorance was responsible for the cruel and unjust death of his best friend. They, too, "didn't even know they were lying," yet Peter was able to call them "brothers." It's something to marvel at, especially when I am tempted to beat myself up for struggling to let go of some of the old behaviors that I've had my whole life.
That's what my first draft of this reflection looked like. I was very tempted to beat myself up about how I've failed to live up to the standards I supposedly have chosen for myself as a Catholic Christian. Then I recalled what I taught to my third grade faith formation class this week. We were talking about the sacrament of Baptism, and I explained to them in the simplest of terms that the reason why we are baptized is so that we may get into Heaven. "You see," I said, "Nothing imperfect is allowed into God's Presence. And every one of us makes bad choices. All of us at some time in our lives commits sin – we might tell a lie, or take something that doesn't belong to us, or talk back to our parents. Being baptized doesn't mean that we won't ever sin. It just means that God will forgive us and allow us in His presence even when we do sin."
(Actually, in the interest of honesty, I wasn't that eloquent. I do a lot better in writing than I do speaking, especially to 9 year olds.)
At one time in my life I became a slave to denial. It was an effective short-term strategy to avoid taking responsibility for my mistakes or feeling the shame that so often accompanied falling short. However, living that way was no easy task. The only way I knew to sustain that kind of existence was to un-know who "I AM" so that I didn't feel the uneasy sensation I got when I was not being my best self. I had to deny myself, which is no different than denying God, because He made me. I had to deliberately lose myself – in work, in relationships, in daydreams, in analyzing the past or worrying about the future. As is the way of denial, I couldn't keep up, and the pain brought me to a place where I was willing to surrender and get to know myself again. Even though I repented and made a decision to no longer live in denial, those habits of a lifetime haven't disappeared completely yet. Despite experiencing God's healing love and having some very real resurrection experiences in my life recently, I am still human.
It's comforting to be reminded by today's Gospel that Jesus was also still human even after the resurrection. He still had flesh and bone, and He still got hungry, ate and was satisfied. Of course, He was perfect before the crucifixion, and He was perfect after, but He was still human, just like me. The resurrection didn't take away death, just its sting. Baptism doesn't take away my sinfulness perpetually, it just restores my way home when – not if – I stray.
Today, denial has lost its power over me. I've had a taste of being the best version of myself, and being less than my best is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. It doesn't feel good. I feel isolated from my God, even in the midst of being grateful to Him for providing me with an amazing new job and showering me with blessings. I feel distant from some of the people I care about, who've guided me on my way and have believed in me and loved me when I felt unlovable, and I really, really miss them.
On my own, I can't fix it. God's presence is the only thing that can take that yucky taste out of my mouth. I'm so profoundly grateful for the gift of the Eucharist, because like Jesus, I'm still human, and I'm hungry.


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UPPER FREEHOLD – Perhaps you've always wanted to learn how to fish or hunt but weren't sure how to get started. Or maybe you've been longing to strap on a backpack and venture onto the Appalachian Trail for a long weekend but were afraid you lacked the skills. Or perhaps you're simply looking for some tips on making your family camping trips more enjoyable.
Whatever your goal, slip out of your comfort zone this fall and "get wild" by picking up tips and insights on New Jersey's great outdoors from the experts during the Department of Environmental Protection's first-ever WILD Outdoor Expo Sept. 25 and 26.
The Expo, to be held at the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, will expose participants to a host of outdoors adventures such as hiking, camping and hunting that are in New Jersey's forests, parks and natural areas
"New Jersey' inaugural WILD Outdoor Expo will showcase the wonderful natural resources and superb recreational outdoors opportunities that are out there just waiting for you and your family," said Commissioner Bob Martin. "The demonstrations and activities held throughout this special weekend will foster an appreciation for New Jersey's bountiful natural resources and build the confidence to enjoy them safely."
The Expo is sponsored by the DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, as well as the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. It is partly financed by a $10,000 grant from the Weatherby Foundation International.
The Expo will be held each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Entrance and parking are free. Some activities will be offered at a modest fee. Some events require pre-registration. For a listing of programs and directions to the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, visit www.wildoutdoorexpo.com.
It will include plenty of hands-on activities and demonstrations geared to avid outdoorsmen and women, as well as to novices who want to venture into the wild a lot more. Experts will provide tips and insights on fishing, hiking, shooting, archery, kayaking, wildlife watching and much more.
Camping demonstrations will be held for families looking to get outdoors together. An "Orienteering Treasure Hunt" will test participants' compass skills. And there's fun for the kids too, including an opportunity to meet and take photos with the wolves appearing in the new movie "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
You'll also have an opportunity to buy gear to start you on your adventure through an outdoors-supplies flea market. Food will be available from vendors, or pack in your own if you prefer.
"The Expo will help people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education, and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoors skills from the experts," said David Chanda, Director of the DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife. "Get out of your comfort zone. You'll be glad you did."
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Baskery is Greta, Stella and Sunniva Bondesson, three sisters from Stockholm, Sweden.
This three part orchestra creates their sound on distorted slide banjo, slap-driven upright bass and acoustic guitar.
Baskerys debut album "Fall Among Thieves", released in may 2008, was recorded live on stage at Decibel Studios together with their engineer/producer,
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Baskery's members have earlier toured Sweden, Europe and the US, with their former band Slaptones (EMI/Capitol) featuring drummer & dad Jan-Åke Bondesson.
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