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Wall-E
Regarding the Wall-E article...
''Wall-E tells us that if we don't change the way we live, we'll all get really fat and destroy the world.'' You'll find no bigger supporter of the first amendment than me. However, I think the statement above, quoted from the article is a little biased. To me, it sounds like someone who is just looking for a reason to look down on ...
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CWickham
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July 11, 2008
Tick feeding
Very interesting article on a topic that's close to my heart. I've been involved in research on the blacklegged (deer) tick for over 20 years. Just one correction, if I may. Ticks initiate feeding with the use of paired chelicerae that cut into the skin. Think of a stick with a knife blade attached to the end of it that can be pushed forward ...
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tjdaniels
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June 25, 2008