Archive for September, 2009
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Worm Klez infects Microsoft Windows systems through a Internet Explorer security breach or “IFRAME vulnerability.” This allows Klez to start automatically when an infected message is opened. It spreads to and in local networks and in email messages.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Large bristle worms are usually gray or brownish in color. Some are also salmon pink with white setae around the body. Like most worms, bristle worms are nocturnal, so they are not usually around during the day.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
If your lawn, landscape, or crops are infested with sod web worms, you will notice damage around early spring. You can tell which areas have been damaged by the dusty, brown patches dotting the area or landscape.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
The recipe for dirt pudding with worms isn’t really for a dessert made with real worms. Dirt pudding with worms is a novelty cake made from Oreo cookies, cool whip, chocolate pudding, and gummy worms!
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
To help answer the question, “what kind of worm is this?” an entire branch of zoology called “Entomology” was established to classify the thousands of worm species that have been discovered on planet earth.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Worms in humans can cause rashes, abdominal discomfort, eye pain, insomnia, abdominal discomfort, and fever, to name just a few.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
If you want to check out bookworm graphics and pictures you can visit fotosearch.com or clipart-directory.com. It’s best, however, to just stick to the clipart on your personal computer or clipart from trusted sources. Most bookworm grapics and pictures sites are filled with viruses, pornographic images, and other nonsense.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
The shipworm is an interesting creature. It has a strong appetite for wood and the unusual ability to tunnel through it, creating the most unusual patterns and holes.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Worms in the stool can indicate any number of worm infections ranging from hookworm to tapeworm. The parasitic hookworm is around a half-inch-long while a tapeworm can reach up to a staggering three feet long if left untreated.
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
One of the most popular of all edible creatures is the worm. Worms are a true delicacy in places such as China and Mexico.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
The Catawba worm is the larva of the sphinx moth. This black and yellow caterpillar infests the catalpa tree and feeds off of the tree leaves. It is considered a pest mainly because the catalpa tree is popular for it’s magnificent wood that is used for fine cabinetry.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
A cucumber worm is a white worm that tunnels its way into cucumbers and other fruits and vegetables, leaving waste or “frass” at the entry point.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009
If your cat is coughing up worms, please contact your vet immediately. Don’t waste precious time online! Coughing up worms could be a sign of heartworm — one of the most dangerous types of worms in existence today, and the deadliest type of parasite infection for dogs.
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
The limb boring worm tunnels into hard materials such as rocks and shells. While you may never witness a boring worm in action, you may notice their bodies sticking out of mollusk shells and rock cracks after they have tunneled through.
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
Mann’s Jelly Worms fall into the “soft bait” category. Mann’s is considered the original jelly worm, with a patented flat paddle tail and unique pattern. The flat paddle tail allows for the perfect amount of action, even in slow currents.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Black worms do not have lungs or gills. They breathe through their skin.
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Not all worms thrive under identical conditions, so its best to stick to one type of worm. It is also good to stick to one type of worm if you are interested in maintaining a small scale “worm farm.”
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
In the American Northeast, it is believed that if the woolly worm has more brown on its body than black, it will be a fair winter. If the woolly worm has more black than brown, the winter will be harsh.
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Worming goats in the southern and southeast parts of the U.S. have become a problem mainly because the parasitic worms have built up a resistance to a number of formerly effective dewormers.
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Worms 2 or Worms Open Warfare 2 builds upon the success of the game “Open Warfare.” In addition to the classic Deathmatch mode, the game also includes robust new single and multiplayer modes such as Rope Race, Fort, Puzzle and Campaign modes that challenge players to use new strategies and teamwork to defeat their enemies.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The flat worm is usually medium-brown in color with dark markings or stripes. Some worms may appear gray to greenish/gray as well. All types feed on earthworms, so beware.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Composting with worms or “worm composting,” is the process of using worms to recycle organic material and food scraps into a useful soil amendment called “vermicompost.” Vermicompost is also called “worm compost.”
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