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    • This is a Quark CopyDesk document!  Jun 30, 2009
    There are natural products that discourage small burrowing, chewing mammals such as moles and voles. Castor oil-based substances can be spread on lawns to make the moles' food sources, such as grubs and worms, taste disagreeable. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Bogus Enquirer Intelligence Backfires  Jun 26, 2009
    Yes, no interception, whatsoever, took place, for Mr. Archer and his fellow moles never succeeded in their largely imaginary attempt to prevent the NPP-USA membership from getting its message across to either President Obamas White House or the global rhetorical space that is the Internet in general. You see, the problem with the megalomaniacal operatives of the NDC is that they morbidly gloat in a hallucinatory sense of heroism, thus their incessant need to fatuously use such... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Team Memberto: Nothing to Hoot about  Jun 21, 2009
    The Tasch team had Dave Desmond, Mark Wilkerson and Bryan Moles. First net was Ken Banuelos, Joe Barto, Ben Harper (no not the singer) and Dominic Keen. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Pests Found on Cabbage Plants  Jun 21, 2009
    Rodents such as gophers, moles, rabbits, voles and others will eat young plants or tunnel through garden soil damaging the root systems which may provide an opening for disease. The best way to keep these pests out of the garden is by surrounding it with a wire fence that has been partially buried. (Suite101.com)

    It's in the hole  Jun 20, 2009
    Unlike the famous "Caddyshack" groundskeeper, none of us (hopefully) opts for explosives to destroy the gophers, moles or other pests that threaten healthy lawns ... "Moles are probably the most common problem because they're the most frustrating." ... Because moles eat live food, they won't eat poison, Shanahan said, and smoke bombs and other repellants are often ineffective. (Sioux City Journal)

    'Grunting' helps harvest earthworms  Jun 16, 2009
    Moles, not magic, make worm 'grunting' work. Article:Moles, not magic, make worm 'grunting' work:/n/a/2009/06/12/national/a025722D68 ... DTL Article:Moles, not magic, make worm 'grunting' work:/n/a/2009/06/12/national/a025722D68. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Worm grunting is all in a day's work  Jun 16, 2009
    Vanderbilt University biological sciences professor Ken Catania wanted to expand on a theory put forth by Charles Darwin that worms may sense moles are pursuing them if the ground trembles ... He believes it's because for millions of years, moles have been eating worms, and they've developed an escape instinct when they sense the predators are burrowing nearby. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Dirty Knees: Raising a royal stink  May 23, 2009
    In researching these tall beauties I learned that the smell is a powerful repellent to all manner of garden pests, including deer, rabbits, cats, dogs, and even moles ... of the flowers, the bulb itself emits something distasteful to rodents, and I read numerous accounts of gardeners whose problems with moles in the garden went away after planting fritillaria ... One gardener said that even after he dug his out and moved them, the moles did not return to that bed. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    From porn to potato peelers  May 9, 2009
    One politician claimed the cost of servicing the swimming pool of his country home, while another paid for a hunter to catch moles who'd invaded his garden, according to the newspaper. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown - then Britain's treasury chief - paid his brother Andrew 6500 ($12,923. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Landmark legacy  May 3, 2009
    On a cold day, pedestrians make like moles, hitting the spacious plazas to shop, eat, get a haircut, or sip a latte. Montreal finished the Metro and the first underground shopping plaza in time for Expo 67. (Boston Globe)

    Topical Cream Studied As Way To Treat Skin Cancer Without The Knife  Apr 30, 2009
    Regular skin screenings are recommended for everyone, especially those over 40 years of age, and individuals at higher risk for skin cancer, those with a fair complexion, sunburn easily, have numerous moles, a personal or family history of skin cancer, and by occupation, recreation or use of tanning salons, get significant sun or ultraviolet rays exposure, regardless of age or race. During a screening, a dermatologist will check moles, birth marks and other pigmentations for signs of cancer,... (Science Daily)

    Ash helps gardeners but take precautions  Apr 30, 2009
    Most garden columnists around the country are answering questions about roses, deer, and moles in the lawn. Not in Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Veggies, and interest, growing  Apr 29, 2009
    "Moles, voles, and deer are the number-one group of animals we hear about here," Melendez says ... Otherwise, try fencing - 10 feet high for deer, several feet down for moles. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Re-Opening A Can Of Worms  Apr 18, 2009
    And since moles eat worms, the worms low tail-it to higher ground, where they're collected and sold as fish bait. Since Kuralt first introduced "worm-grunting" to America, the people of Sopchoppy have started an annual festival. (CBS News)

    WUStock entertains South 40  Apr 13, 2009
    In addition to CS40 s attractions, student groups brought their own fun, with students battling members of the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society a group that participates in mock battles using padded weapons making kites and whacking Engineering Council moles. The Hush Sound appeared at 4 p.m. and played for a little over an hour. (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    Beauty Queen Wins In Bogus Sex-Tape Case  Apr 10, 2009
    The nine defendants found liable during a bench trial are Castle Company Property Ltd., The Moles Trust, Russell M. Moles, Gwendoline E. Moles and Guy Blomberg, all of Australia; Vidbidness Inc. and Eric Ridley of California; and Etrax Productions and Ronald Yates of Texas. They all chose not to participate in the trial nor have attorneys represent them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Lifeless Cells Ensure Sharp Vision  Apr 7, 2009
    25, 2008) Due to their underground habitats, moles' eyes have been modified by natural selection in ways very different from those of surface-dwelling animals. New research offers a detailed anatomical and. (Science Daily)

    World Renowned Vegas Gaming Expert Picks Skateboarder Danny Way and Actor Keanu Reeves as Celebrity Favorites in 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race  Apr 2, 2009
    Track moles say he masters the technical stuff almost as good as the Pros. Watch out. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Another 2010 hiccup?  Apr 2, 2009
    A large number of Cape Golden Moles (bafanaris miserables) have already destroyed the grass at Athlone Stadium laid less than a week ago and planners refuse to continue laying down grass at the remaining stadiums until the mole-outbreak has been contained ... According to zoology Professor Gary Bronner, the moles were attracted to the stadium because of the rich, high-quality soils and the superb irrigation system ... The sudden introduction of this high-quality grass, which is grown off... (iAfrica.com)

    * FEATURE : Bodyguards needed when judges get coffee in Italy  Mar 30, 2009
    Do we fear moles in the justice building. Yes, it happens, said Luciani. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    287(g) - Pros and Cons  Mar 26, 2009
    EUSEBIO JUARZE-MONTES 1137 FOREST VALLEY LANE #B3 NORCROSS GA 30093 Admitted: 3/23/2009 9:10 PM Charges: CHILD MOLESTATION/AGG CHILD MOLES RAPE. JESUS BENITEZ-MENDOZA 1119 HAMPTON RIDGE DR NORCROSS GA 30093 Admitted: 3/22/2009 7:45 PM Charges: CHILD MOLESTATION/AGG CHILD MOLES ... For Dawgbite: **Deborah Schurman-Kauflin of the Violent Crimes Institute in Atlanta analyzed 1,500 cases from January 1999 through April 2006 that included serial rapes, serial murders, sexual homicides and child... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    White House economic adviser Goolsbee won't rule out...  Mar 26, 2009
    March 30, 2009 Vol. 14, No. 27. Wednesday, March 25, 2009. (The Drudge Report)

    Some of you will enjoy this  Mar 20, 2009
    Put KO in charge and dump the Wall Street moles. Class economic rape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Scientists Create Mouse Model Of Melanoma That Generates Hope For The Use Of Targeted Therapies  Mar 20, 2009
    The research team found that the benign lesions observed in a mouse expressing the gene are very similar to the benign sun-induced moles that often develop in humans and which also contain BRAF mutations. Benign sun-induced moles generally never progress to malignancy, but such lesions are a potential precursor to cancer. (Science Daily)

    Fun outdoor play spaces for kids  Mar 20, 2009
    Gather twigs and branches into a brush pile to attract snakes, moles or other critters. Choose plants native to the area because they will attract animals and insects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Wildlife: Physical traits assist the beaver lifestyle (Today)  Mar 15, 2009
    The forelegs of moles, for example, function as living shovels, and penguins "fly" through water. Similarly, beavers are ideally suited to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    More tanningsalons than Starbucks?  Mar 10, 2009
    says her tanning salons proximity, extended hours and budget pricing have all encouraged her to continue tanning despite the fact shes had three suspicious moles removed in the last few years. I do worry about the health risks and the older I get, the more I worry about wrinkles, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    T.O. takes his show and shuffles off to Buffalo  Mar 8, 2009
    Bats, mice, racoons, snakes, moles, birds serving WNY area. Featured. (Yahoo News)

    Couple's art proves everyone looks funny naked  Mar 8, 2009
    Customers offer tall orders for the couple, asking for figures with "a good round butt, not one of those flat butts," or providing descriptions of moles or odd patches of hair. "It's pretty amazing the kinds of things that people are willing to reveal about themselves in detail and what they choose to focus on," Gabe said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Space rock gives Earth a close shave  Mar 3, 2009
    Stop moles in their tracks now, guaranteed. Put the force of mother nature on your side. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Oil field development curtailed  Mar 3, 2009
    David Moles, an Alaska manager for Eni, declined to comment Monday. The Nikaitchuq field is located in the shallow waters of the Beaufort Sea north of the giant Kuparuk oil field. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Cats rest Ablett, Ling for cup quarter-final  Feb 27, 2009
    The Cats have also included Scott Simpson, Brodie Moles and Shane Mumford. Among Port's inclusions are midfielder Steven Salopek, ruckman Brendon Lade and utility David Rodan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    EDIT : To Face The Music  Feb 22, 2009
    For the record, scientists already know enough to closely estimate hair tint and texture, eye colour, the presence of moles, body size, handedness, race and even if someone's ear wax is wet or dry all of which have helped cops to narrow their search parameters. With facial reconstruction, the same science can be used to identify victims by piecing together an image of a person's face when the remains have been severely damaged or decomposed. (India Times, India)

    Cats field something old and new  Feb 21, 2009
    Nathan Djerrkura (who has pre-season experience) has been named with tall forward Scott Simpson, rookies Jeremy Laidler and Brodie Moles, defender Dan McKenna and midfielder Simon Hogan. Shane Mumford, who played three senior games last year, has also been named. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Skin Woes Take Toll on U.S. Combat Troops  Feb 19, 2009
    "This study evaluated a set of patients, all servicemen and women, who were evacuated from the war zones for ill-defined, non-traumatic skin conditions. The main outcome of the study was that dermatitis, benign melanocytic nevus [noncancerous moles], malignant neoplasms [skin cancers], urticaria [hives], and a group of nonspecific diagnoses were the most common post-evacuation diagnoses in our study population," McGraw said ... Thirty-four individuals were diagnosed with dermatitis or general... (MEDLINEplus)

    Without cats, rodents would overrun us  Feb 19, 2009
    Cats also caught the moles that made tunnels and hills of dust in his prized lawn in front of the farmhouse. The original domestication of wild cats came about to protect granaries, shipboard supplies and other stored foods. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Papers focus on ITV 'sell-offs'  Feb 15, 2009
    They believe cats could be responsible for the disappearance of more than 150 million birds, mice, rabbits, moles and other creatures a year. Researchers at Reading University plan to use computer analysis to study the habits of 200 neighbourhood felines. (BBC News -- UK)

    Targeted Nanospheres Find, Penetrate, Then Fuel Burning Of Melanoma  Feb 8, 2009
    6, 2002) Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a signaling pathway that is turned on when benign moles turn into early-stage malignant melanoma. The pathway could provide a new. (Science Daily)

    Thorpe wonders: 'How many times?'  Feb 8, 2009
    People - Entertainment - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    ISI mole in BSF nabbed in Agartala  Apr 1, 2008
    KOLKATA: In a significant crackdown, the West Bengal CID have identified moles of Pakistani intelligence agency ISI in the Border Security Force (BSF) battalions deputed in different areas along the Indo-Bangladesh border in eastern and northeastern India ... The CID has received specific information about two existing ISI moles in BSF, one posted in north Bengal and the other in Tripura ... However, none of the two ISI moles are in the rank of officers. (Daily News & Analysis)

    Spotlight on Skin  Mar 28, 2008
    Future risks of melanoma, the most invasive form of skin cancer, are assessed by the stage (the size and how far it has spread) when it is diagnosed and treated, as well as by other factors, like a family history of the disease or types of moles that may signify increased risks. The thicker the original lesion, the higher the risks and the more frequent the checkups and tests that may be called for, including X-rays, blood tests and scans of chest, liver, bones and brain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    What we can learn from Glenn Reich II  Mar 25, 2008
    We get a lot of calls for bats, gophers, moles, snakes and other small animals. Unfortunately our company does not specialize in this type of removal, and we would refer you to someone who does. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    'Lost' Dueling Analyses: Meet Kevin Johnson  Mar 22, 2008
    Of course the Others seem to have moles everywhere so it could be possible for that stuff to exist, I just can't imagine Widmore would allow any paper trail to exist for it all. As for the open graves, those could be pics of a bunch of open graves anywhere. (Washington Post)

    Late permanent teeth unite Afrotheria  Mar 21, 2008
    In contrast, morphological data uniting its diverse constituents, including elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, aardvarks, sengis, tenrecs and golden moles, have been difficult to identify ... Although data on the absolute timing of eruption in sengis, golden moles and tenrecs are still unknown, craniometric comparisons for ontogenetic series of these taxa show that considerable skull growth takes place prior to the complete eruption of the permanent cheek teeth ... Specimens showing less than half... (BioMed Central)

    'A' word echoes across county  Mar 16, 2008
    I've always given Harrison Mayor Pat Moles credit for being a visionary. He's not afraid to look beyond the next monthly financial report. (Newton County Times, AR)

    What’s the local buzz?  Mar 1, 2008
    Sorry cats, no more places to find cover when hunting down mice and moles. SO Could the county, after this crackdown, start writing good guy letters to people who let their dogs roam the neighborhoods and poop all over. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Bad dog diaries  Feb 29, 2008
    Pat Wood wrote on Feb 29, 2008 9:11 AM:" I am so glad I live on Nolin Lake with my lab,,she does head straight for the water which is right behind us,,she goes after moles too,,her and the neighbor's Huge white lab,,mine is black,,they will keep you young for sure,,Thanks for sharing. ". Bruta Lee Honest wrote on Feb 29, 2008 12:08 AM:" Yep, I own a pair of Labs and my girls are a handful on their best days. They're both smart and sweet as can be but I believe they could tear up an iron anvil,... (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)

    Growing problem: County cracking down on weedy properties  Feb 27, 2008
    SO wrote on Feb 26, 2008 10:08 AM:" ALGORE said my weeds qualified for carbon credits. Now what do I do? Guess I have to cut 'em down, plant grass, use fertilizer, use water and then mow it down. Sorry birds, no more natural food source or source of nesting for you. Sorry cats, no more places to find cover when hunting down mice and moles. Then again, the weeds didn't do a darn thing to stop the barking dogs (like that's a problem that needs addressing). Guess I'll head out and find a couple of... (Montana Standard, MT)

    The mole controversy examined  Feb 20, 2008
    I got an e-mail from Sonny last week, wanting to know how to get rid of moles ... Though they can be an irritant in lawns, moles are one of the most beneficial creatures in the garden ... In France, moles are considered so valuable that it's against the law to kill them. (Daily Triplicate)

    Infotainment  Feb 14, 2008
    The Chinese word for rat, laoshu, covers a variety of animals that can include kangaroo rats, hamsters and moles. Temple fairBeijing: A Chinese couple buy roses at a temple fair. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Mole And Melanoma  Feb 9, 2008
    Green and his colleagues began by designing experiments that would help them determine what separates melanomas from ordinary moles at the genetic level. Moles, also known as nevi, and melanoma often result from the same genetic mutation, and the biological pathway that differentiates the two had been a mystery. (Science Daily)

    Signs of spring are stirring  Feb 9, 2008
    Eastern moles will breed in tunnels under our lawns. First litters of gray squirrels and flying squirrels will arrive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Editorial: Guv overstates climate threat (Jan. 30)  Feb 8, 2008
    In fact it is the number of moles of the gas in question ... He also forgot to add the number of moles (n) in his equation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Naked mole-rats don't feel the burn  Jan 29, 2008
    African naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber ) are unusual creatures they are cold-blooded mammals, have a long lifespan, and live in co-operative societies of hundreds of individuals in a manner more typical of bees and wasps than moles or rats. The animals react normally to the mechanical pain caused by pinching and prodding, but are insensitive to a suite of other normally nasty stimuli, according to Thomas Park of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Gary Lewin at the Max-Delbrck... (Nature News Service)

    Charity launches molehill count  Jan 27, 2008
    Some 2,000 of the trust's supporters have already signed up for which aims to produce a map highlighting areas where moles are scarce, giving researchers an insight into factors which may affect their numbers and forming a springboard for more in-depth studies ... Jill Nelson, chief executive of the PTES, said: "At present, seeing a molehill in an area is the only reliable means we have of recording the presence of moles. Mapping molehills will tell us whether at least one mole is present in a... (Guardian Unlimited)

    Mole maniaHelp uncover the secrets of this nocturnal animal  Jan 26, 2008
    Moles are often seen as pests - but they can be an asset to gardens ... But she points out that moles can be our friends: "Moles are insectivores - they eat beetles and other bugs. " If you have them, it's the sign of a healthy garden ... " Not a sentiment many would agree with. Indeed, for a nation of animal lovers, we find hating these tiny burrowers very easy. Conservationists say farmers traditionally hung them from gibbets in the field to ward off others of their species. And moleskin... (BBC News -- Science)

    Conservation charity makes mountain of work out of molehills  Jan 25, 2008
    Contrary to popular opinion wildlife experts say moles are beneficial. A conservation charity is calling for thousands of volunteers to take part in a national survey of moles ... Conservationists say farmers would hang moles from gibbets to ward off other moles, and moleskin clothing became so fashionable in the 19th Century that up to 13 million skins were sold a year. (BBC News -- UK)

    Editor's mailbag: Start chewing gum, farmers  Jan 20, 2008
    A cure for moles and gophers is to put a piece of chewed Juicy Fruit gum on a big smooth rock and turn it over and lay it on an entrance to their tunnels. They seem to be gone. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    ‘Owl Prowl’ provides education and insight into the life of owls  Jan 12, 2008
    But removed of metaphorical assignations, owls are at essence efficient birds of prey, gifted with excellent hearing and vision, silent flight, and sharp talons and beaks to catch mice, rats, moles and rabbits, helping to control population of those mammals. To facilitate further education about the bird, the Scattering Fork Outdoor Center, on Audrain Road 815 southeast of Mexico, will host its 12th annual "Owl Prowl" at 6 p.m. Saturday. (Mexico Ledger, MO)

    Lowe (30) is high in BU victory  Jan 10, 2008
    UNC's Deon Thompson (21) clears Garrett Moles during the Tar Heels' victory. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images). (Boston Globe)

    Previewing UNC Asheville  Jan 9, 2008
    0 rpg 4 Garrett Moles (6-7, 200, Sr.) 3. 6 ppg, 3. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Harrison Daily Times' top five stories of 2007  Jan 4, 2008
    County takes over airport fire station On Jan. 22, just a few days after Mayor Pat Moles took office, Harrison aldermen were told there would have to be action at the Boone County Airport pertaining to fire protection ... In late May, Mayor Moles announced the city would vacate Station 3. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)

    Daily Times' Top 10 quirky stories  Jan 4, 2008
    " Childers said the tranquilizer darts police had were designed for dogs, not large animals. But if the bear had climbed a tree that day, police officers probably would have been able to hit him with that drug more than once, enough to disable and relocate it. "I think the city was unprepared to handle a large animal," Harrison Mayor Pat Moles said. Moles said there was the possibility of threatening weather that day, plus it was getting late and authorities didn't want the bear on the loose... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)

    Ruggedize your iPhone for winter  Dec 31, 2007
    The company says users will see smoother coverups of tattoos and moles. Zapping scratches and scars is one thing - you are masking minor flaws with a lot of relatively uniform, adjoining pixels. (Boston Globe)

    Is your cat a Leader of the Band?  Dec 23, 2007
    Bill Danner, of Sanger, was searching for a cat to hunt down moles on his property. A large, calm black-and-white male was a good fit, because the cat could contend with Danner's dogs while on the hunt. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Glad You Asked: Do I need to license my pet?  Dec 18, 2007
    But we also get skunks, cats, mice, moles and raccoons, leaving destruction and feces ... Anyhow, Fernholz said she is not aware of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of stray unlicensable animals like skunks, cats, mice, moles and raccoons. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Bearer of bad habits  Dec 13, 2007
    e. stretch marks, moles, anything like that). I for one, could give a rat s a$$ if a woman is a size 8 if she practices reasonable eating/workout habits (pushing relatively hard) and is a size 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    GAME-CHANGE IN GOP RACE?  Dec 9, 2007
    It's their version of the game of whack-a-mole, where the Republican primary candidates are the moles. As soon as one pokes his head out from the herd, WHACK. (The Drudge Report)

    Glad You Asked: Is there a law regarding how many bird feeders one can put in their yard?  Dec 6, 2007
    But we also get skunks, cats, mice, moles and raccoons leaving destruction and feces. The poor man s petting zoo in your neighbor s yard is illegal. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Guest commentary: Weeds gone wild  Dec 6, 2007
    It prolifically produces berries that are eaten by birds, moles and voles, who disperse viable seeds all over an area when they defecate. People who gather the berried vines for autumnal decorations and later throw them in their compost piles, woods, or the DPW s brush pile can infect new areas with the viable seeds. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Where 'monkids' go to retire  Dec 5, 2007
    They will pull off your moles while they are grooming you, unaware that it will cause you to perform a jig of pain. The marmosets, squirrel-sized guys with teeny humanoid faces, may even ejaculate on your head. (Globe and Mail)

    18 comments  Nov 30, 2007
    Patrick, Washington, DCNov 29, 2007 @ 01:53 PMFor those that haven't clued in just yet, our Mr. Patrick is quite obviously just another of CAIR's moles; e.g., an Islamist apologist ... If you believe in the Koran, you must believe all the Suras, including those which instruct Muslims to force the world to become followers of Mohammad--a murdering, child molesting rapist--if not by peaceful means or coersion--then by the sword. (Human Events Online)

    Thank You for This Old House  Nov 24, 2007
    If I didn't have so many moles in the backyard, I would never have discovered what a great mouser Gumby is ... So far he's dragged 13 moles up to the door (only one live one) and earlier this week, he left me a little field mouse just in time for Thanksgiving. (RealtyTimes)

    Nothing seems to work for me  Nov 18, 2007
    It is true that I have a few moles and voles and slugs and bugs and mice and mosquitoes and a few flies and fleas, but no poison. My kids and grandkids are healthy, as are my Labrador puppies. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Burrowing mammals dig for a living, but how do they do that?  Oct 29, 2007
    Moles and mole rats, she said, are examples of mammals that have adapted to moving soil in rocky, root-packed soils, in opposition to most other burrowing mammals that prefer softer, dryer sandy soils ... Existing head-lift diggers include marsupial moles, blind mole rats and mole voles. (EurekAlert!)

    Deadly melanoma is a skin disease that's often hard to detect  Oct 23, 2007
    People also are at risk if they have a number of moles, fair skin or a family or personal history of melanoma. Don't delay seeing your doctor if you notice any of these melanoma warning signs. (AZCentral -- News)

    Vole said peskiest of all  Oct 20, 2007
    They are often confused with deer mice and pocket gophers, and because they live in underground tunnel systems, they are mostly confused with moles. (I once upset someone when they said they had moles. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Sexy mutant on the prowl in Bondi  Oct 20, 2007
    However PS's moles inform us Waterhouse is about to go into her personal "lock-down" in the next few days. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    How does the opioid system control pain, reward and addictive behavior?  Oct 15, 2007
    Endogenous opioid binding to mu-receptors is furthermore hypothesized to mediate natural rewards and has been proposed to be the basis of infant attachment behavior (Moles 2004) ... Moles A, Kiefer BL, D'Amato FR. Deficit in attachment behavior in mice lacking the mu-opioid receptor gene. (EurekAlert!)

    Area bowling  Oct 7, 2007
    Doug Fisher 265, Bubby Melton 257, Jim Young 257, Earl Coffman 242-605, Larry Cowley 234, John Colagrosso 234-671, Frank Webb 225, Jim Bailey 222, Jim Rogers 220-601, Dick Holmes 217-604, Mike Slater 210, Jim Moles 204, Larry Cottrell 201, Ray Taylor 199. Businessmens. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)

    Protect Bulbs from Animal Damage  Sep 28, 2007
    Here are some suggestions for how to prevent wild animals such as mice, voles, moles, woodchucks, chipmunks, skunks, and deer from digging up or eating or replanting or otherwise destroying your newly planted bulbs. Every fall, gardeners eagerly plant their newly purchased, expensive spring blooming bulbs in anticipation of a beautiful showing and display, but unfortunately many would be flower gardeners become discouraged, exasperated, or infuriated by the assorted problem wild animals that... (Suite101.com)

    GARVEY DEFENDS PET CONNECTION PROGRAMS  Sep 27, 2007
    "If the cats were to go, we're going to have a heck of a lot more mice, moles and rats," she told the newspapers. But what concerns Garvey the most is money for the not-for-profit tax exempt organization--or the lack of it. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)

    On your mind  Sep 26, 2007
    The remaining 50 percent of the recovery will depend on the continued dedication of the maintenance staff; favorable weather conditions; adequate financing and removal/eradication of the moles and squirrels that have devastated many parts of the course. If the moles and squirrels are left unchecked they will continue to mitigate the maintenance staff s best efforts. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Don't let the the smell scare you off Crown Imperial  Sep 10, 2007
    The plant's unique ability to deter gophers and turf burrowing moles led to its use as a gorgeous living plant mote. This may be the primary reason it is still in widespread cultivation today. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Castilla-León  Sep 6, 2007
    But in rural Spain, suggests Luque, people "prefer more elaborate theories." Says Ariano Medina, a beet farmer in the village of Fresno el Viejo, echoing a rumor common in these parts, "These aren't the moles we've had all our lives. I heard that scientists working for the government created them to feed endangered birds of prey.". The regional government has promised to eradicate the plague in five weeks by burning fields, distributing poison, and clearing nests. (Time.com)

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