Let’s consider the following example. When a bezoar goat is bitten by a snake, it eats a plant of the genus euphorbia, such as spurge, and thus counteracts the snake venom thanks to the euphorbone in the plant’s sap. Interestingly, the animal does not even taste spurges during its usual daily grazing. This implies that these bezoar goats know the spurge’s chemical structure and that it will heal them if they are bitten by a snake. How did the goat acquire this knowledge? Of course, a goat cannot eat all available herbage when bitten by a snake, hoping to find, by trial and error, which plant will cure it. So how does it know which plant will counteract the snake’s venom and how to treat itself? Who teaches it this knowledge? There is only one answer to these questions. These goats act by the inspiration of Allah(God), as do all other beings in the world. Allah is the One Who reveals how they should behave.
Is a living thing’s ability to treat its own diseases,as the evolutionists argue,a trait developed by chance?
"Blah blah blah evolutionist blah blah blah by chance".
Two sure signs we're not looking at a well-informed question.
If you want people to read the rest of your argument, drop the creationist propaganda and ignorant misrepresentations of science.
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Oh, I hadn't noticed that it's our resident spammer "smiling4ever".
Haven't seen him in a while. Sigh.
Reply:The immunological system is a product of the evolutionary process. Virtually any good introductory text on immunology will explain this to you in 1 chapter.
Reply:by chance then by extiction,
the one who didnt they died and couldnt multiply , the one who died had more opportunity to multiply
Reply:Congratulations. You don't understand evolutionary biology.
Of course, you could also ask yourself: Why didn't God make the goat immune to the venom in the first place?
Reply:Surprise, surprise, it's the spamming Harun Yahya asstard, smiling4ever222.
I eagerly await your 6th bannination.
Reply:This isn't a real question, it is proposed from a false premise, i.e. that evolutionary development is by 'chance'.
That is a complete misrepresentation of the study and findings of evolutionary science.
In other words, pull the other one, it's got church bells on.
Reply:I have to say, you just don't know what you're talking about.
Evolution isn't driven by 'chance'. Its driven by natural selection, which is just the opposite of chance. You can say that the life-supporting planet earth was formed by a billion to one chance (not so hard to believe if you take into account that there are billions of planets), but to say that all life on earth subsequently appeared by chance is asinine. Therefore, you won't understand (or accept) the real answer to your question until you learn more about evolutionary biology.
Reply:Is a living thing’s ability to treat its own diseases,as the evolutionists argue,a trait developed by chance?
YES.
What's an evolutionist?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Euphorbia Curtisii?
does anyone have any information on Curtis' spurge or Euphorbia curtisii other than the fact it is endangered and it lives in florida and surrounding states :)
thanx
Euphorbia Curtisii?
I only knew it was endangered.
Reply:It can handle the cold reasonably well and is often overlooked in the field if you do not know what you are looking at.
thanx
Euphorbia Curtisii?
I only knew it was endangered.
Reply:It can handle the cold reasonably well and is often overlooked in the field if you do not know what you are looking at.
What's the best way to purge my lawn of spurge?
If you mix a 2-4-D product like Weed B Gone with MSMA and a little liquid soap you will get good results. Mix it well, shake the sprayer to mix it for a good 10-15 seconds. Dont spray if it is above 90 degrees, wait til the morning. The problem with spurge is that it repels water, making it hard to spray.
What's the best way to purge my lawn of spurge?
a chemical spray with the brand name of trimec 2 4 d is the chemical you need, try to find it generic spray it will be cheaper!
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What's the best way to purge my lawn of spurge?
a chemical spray with the brand name of trimec 2 4 d is the chemical you need, try to find it generic spray it will be cheaper!
plants flowers
What be the best to spray to get rid of spurge and not damage the lawn fescue?
wow, i cannot believe someone would sit and "paint" weeds with a brush...talk about tedious!
You can pick up any number of selective herbicides at your local home depot/lowes.
but you can go a little further and go to your ag center and pick up any sort of Three-Way herbicide. It will treat your broadleaf weeds in your lawn.
The most common one out there (that we use) is called Trimec.
Trimec is stronger than say like Ortho..you do not need to use as much to do the job. It is very safe. A lot of times with the weaker stuff, you need to retreat certain weeds.
What be the best to spray to get rid of spurge and not damage the lawn fescue?
when i need to spray a weed and i don't want to damage the surrounding area, i get get a small paint brush, dip it into the weed killer, then gently paint it on the weed.
Reply:I HATE spurge!!!
Thank you. I feel better, now.
Reply:trimec or trimec plus is a great spurge killer. it will get rid of all broadleaf and some grassy weeds without harming the fescue.
Reply:You can get selective weed killers from garden centres, usually containing things like 2,4,D and Dicamba, mecoprop. Don't use anything like weedol or roundup., it will kill the lot off!
You can pick up any number of selective herbicides at your local home depot/lowes.
but you can go a little further and go to your ag center and pick up any sort of Three-Way herbicide. It will treat your broadleaf weeds in your lawn.
The most common one out there (that we use) is called Trimec.
Trimec is stronger than say like Ortho..you do not need to use as much to do the job. It is very safe. A lot of times with the weaker stuff, you need to retreat certain weeds.
What be the best to spray to get rid of spurge and not damage the lawn fescue?
when i need to spray a weed and i don't want to damage the surrounding area, i get get a small paint brush, dip it into the weed killer, then gently paint it on the weed.
Reply:I HATE spurge!!!
Thank you. I feel better, now.
Reply:trimec or trimec plus is a great spurge killer. it will get rid of all broadleaf and some grassy weeds without harming the fescue.
Reply:You can get selective weed killers from garden centres, usually containing things like 2,4,D and Dicamba, mecoprop. Don't use anything like weedol or roundup., it will kill the lot off!
How do I rid the lawn of "spurge", spotted or regular????I do not want to destroy the lawn.?
From Las Vegas Review-Journal Gardening column:
"Rid lawn of spurge
and dandelions
Fall is a good time to go after these two weeds. Use 2,4-D or some other derivatives to zap them before they disperse their seeds. Before applying the chemical, irrigate the lawn. Do not irrigate or walk on the lawn for the next 24 hours to give the chemical time to eradicate the weeds. Follow the written directions to get the best kill and to protect the environment. These weeds may be a problem next spring if they seeded before. Apply a pre-emergent chemical in February. "
From Ace Hardware:
"This is a tough one but here are some ideas: One of the best control measures for spotted spurge in turf is to maintain a competitive stand of grass. Where open areas develop in the turf either from stress, disease, insects or abuse, light is able to penetrate to the soil surface, allowing spotted spurge to germinate. One spotted spurge is established, altering cultural practices (mowing height, fertilization or irrigation) will not control it, but raising the mowing heights in tall fescue or perennial ryegrass to 2 inches or more may reduce initial invasions.
Pre-emergent herbicides are helpful in reducing establishment of spotted spurge if they are applied in late winter before weed seeds germinate. Check the soil temperature to make sure the herbicides are applied before soil temperature at 1 inch exceeds 55 to 60 degrees. Pre-emergent herbicides for spurge in turf include pendimethalin (Pendulum), isoxaben (Gallery), DCPA (Dacthal), oxadiazon (Ronstar), and dithiopyr (Dimension); of these herbicides, only pendimethalin, dithiopyr, and isoxaben are available for use by the home gardener. Combination products are also available for both the home gardener and professional landscaper; examples include trifluralin plus benefin and oryzalin plus benefin.
Two post-emergent contact herbicides, bromoxynil (available for commercial use only) and glufosinate (available for both commercial and home landscape use), can be applied to spotted spurge plants to reduce populations. Hope that this helps. "
Hope these help!! Good luck.
"Rid lawn of spurge
and dandelions
Fall is a good time to go after these two weeds. Use 2,4-D or some other derivatives to zap them before they disperse their seeds. Before applying the chemical, irrigate the lawn. Do not irrigate or walk on the lawn for the next 24 hours to give the chemical time to eradicate the weeds. Follow the written directions to get the best kill and to protect the environment. These weeds may be a problem next spring if they seeded before. Apply a pre-emergent chemical in February. "
From Ace Hardware:
"This is a tough one but here are some ideas: One of the best control measures for spotted spurge in turf is to maintain a competitive stand of grass. Where open areas develop in the turf either from stress, disease, insects or abuse, light is able to penetrate to the soil surface, allowing spotted spurge to germinate. One spotted spurge is established, altering cultural practices (mowing height, fertilization or irrigation) will not control it, but raising the mowing heights in tall fescue or perennial ryegrass to 2 inches or more may reduce initial invasions.
Pre-emergent herbicides are helpful in reducing establishment of spotted spurge if they are applied in late winter before weed seeds germinate. Check the soil temperature to make sure the herbicides are applied before soil temperature at 1 inch exceeds 55 to 60 degrees. Pre-emergent herbicides for spurge in turf include pendimethalin (Pendulum), isoxaben (Gallery), DCPA (Dacthal), oxadiazon (Ronstar), and dithiopyr (Dimension); of these herbicides, only pendimethalin, dithiopyr, and isoxaben are available for use by the home gardener. Combination products are also available for both the home gardener and professional landscaper; examples include trifluralin plus benefin and oryzalin plus benefin.
Two post-emergent contact herbicides, bromoxynil (available for commercial use only) and glufosinate (available for both commercial and home landscape use), can be applied to spotted spurge plants to reduce populations. Hope that this helps. "
Hope these help!! Good luck.
How do I kill a nodding spurge weed in my grass?
You'll find this site interesting and helpful:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...
How do I kill a nodding spurge weed in my grass?
From Las Vegas Review-Journal Gardening column:
"Rid lawn of spurge
and dandelions
Fall is a good time to go after these two weeds. Use 2,4-D or some other derivatives to zap them before they disperse their seeds. Before applying the chemical, irrigate the lawn. Do not irrigate or walk on the lawn for the next 24 hours to give the chemical time to eradicate the weeds. Follow the written directions to get the best kill and to protect the environment. These weeds may be a problem next spring if they seeded before. Apply a pre-emergent chemical in February. "
From Ace Hardware:
"This is a tough one but here are some ideas: One of the best control measures for spotted spurge in turf is to maintain a competitive stand of grass. Where open areas develop in the turf either from stress, disease, insects or abuse, light is able to penetrate to the soil surface, allowing spotted spurge to germinate. One spotted spurge is established, altering cultural practices (mowing height, fertilization or irrigation) will not control it, but raising the mowing heights in tall fescue or perennial ryegrass to 2 inches or more may reduce initial invasions.
Pre-emergent herbicides are helpful in reducing establishment of spotted spurge if they are applied in late winter before weed seeds germinate. Check the soil temperature to make sure the herbicides are applied before soil temperature at 1 inch exceeds 55 to 60 degrees. Pre-emergent herbicides for spurge in turf include pendimethalin (Pendulum), isoxaben (Gallery), DCPA (Dacthal), oxadiazon (Ronstar), and dithiopyr (Dimension); of these herbicides, only pendimethalin, dithiopyr, and isoxaben are available for use by the home gardener. Combination products are also available for both the home gardener and professional landscaper; examples include trifluralin plus benefin and oryzalin plus benefin.
Two post-emergent contact herbicides, bromoxynil (available for commercial use only) and glufosinate (available for both commercial and home landscape use), can be applied to spotted spurge plants to reduce populations. Hope that this helps. "
Hope this helps!! Good luck.
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES...
How do I kill a nodding spurge weed in my grass?
From Las Vegas Review-Journal Gardening column:
"Rid lawn of spurge
and dandelions
Fall is a good time to go after these two weeds. Use 2,4-D or some other derivatives to zap them before they disperse their seeds. Before applying the chemical, irrigate the lawn. Do not irrigate or walk on the lawn for the next 24 hours to give the chemical time to eradicate the weeds. Follow the written directions to get the best kill and to protect the environment. These weeds may be a problem next spring if they seeded before. Apply a pre-emergent chemical in February. "
From Ace Hardware:
"This is a tough one but here are some ideas: One of the best control measures for spotted spurge in turf is to maintain a competitive stand of grass. Where open areas develop in the turf either from stress, disease, insects or abuse, light is able to penetrate to the soil surface, allowing spotted spurge to germinate. One spotted spurge is established, altering cultural practices (mowing height, fertilization or irrigation) will not control it, but raising the mowing heights in tall fescue or perennial ryegrass to 2 inches or more may reduce initial invasions.
Pre-emergent herbicides are helpful in reducing establishment of spotted spurge if they are applied in late winter before weed seeds germinate. Check the soil temperature to make sure the herbicides are applied before soil temperature at 1 inch exceeds 55 to 60 degrees. Pre-emergent herbicides for spurge in turf include pendimethalin (Pendulum), isoxaben (Gallery), DCPA (Dacthal), oxadiazon (Ronstar), and dithiopyr (Dimension); of these herbicides, only pendimethalin, dithiopyr, and isoxaben are available for use by the home gardener. Combination products are also available for both the home gardener and professional landscaper; examples include trifluralin plus benefin and oryzalin plus benefin.
Two post-emergent contact herbicides, bromoxynil (available for commercial use only) and glufosinate (available for both commercial and home landscape use), can be applied to spotted spurge plants to reduce populations. Hope that this helps. "
Hope this helps!! Good luck.
What does it mean when they ask you biggest fashion spurge??
what you've spent the most money on, or like what was your biggest shopping spree, or what fashion item you spent the most money on
What does it mean when they ask you biggest fashion spurge??
your fettish...like the fashion things you normally spend too much on... :) like shoes, dresses, skirts etc.
for me it would be socks...hahaha i love socks specially bright colored ones :D
Reply:spurge= splurge?
if that is the case...I would say clothes from banana republic or jcrew
Reply:Shoes !!
Reply:What fashion item do you spend the most money on.
Reply:"splurge" and it means the one item you have spent the most on, ever.
Like mine was in 1987 and I bought a pair of leather riding boots for $200. I spent the whole of my last paycheck from some crappy job on them. That was a lot of money in '87!
flower arrangements
What does it mean when they ask you biggest fashion spurge??
your fettish...like the fashion things you normally spend too much on... :) like shoes, dresses, skirts etc.
for me it would be socks...hahaha i love socks specially bright colored ones :D
Reply:spurge= splurge?
if that is the case...I would say clothes from banana republic or jcrew
Reply:Shoes !!
Reply:What fashion item do you spend the most money on.
Reply:"splurge" and it means the one item you have spent the most on, ever.
Like mine was in 1987 and I bought a pair of leather riding boots for $200. I spent the whole of my last paycheck from some crappy job on them. That was a lot of money in '87!
flower arrangements
Ford Engine Problem. Oil spurge, or oil backup problem into my air filter box.?
1992 Ford F 150 had oil leak one day after driving it. Checked under the hood and found oil underneath my air filter box and running down the wheel well. Found out there was an oil back up into the air filter box coming from the engine breathe tube, which leads to the air filter box. So, just wondering what would cause this and if I am going to need a new engine or something. The truck runs fine now but burns a little oil and feels under powered so I think I might have a piston problem... Please any mechanics have any thoughts.
Ford Engine Problem. Oil spurge, or oil backup problem into my air filter box.?
In addition to replacing the PCV valve and the associated lines, replace the air filter as it is probably clogged with oil. Just as a follow up also check your vacuum lines and spark plug wires. Look for cracks and /or dry rot replace all bad wires and lines.
Good Luck
Reply:It sounds like wear on the rings, and the blow-by is pushing oil back up thru the breathers. When you remove the oil filler cap, you should feel a very slight vacuum. If not, check the compression on all cylinders, if one is much lower than the rest, bad news. Shoot a little oil into that cylinder. If the compression goes up, you need a rebuild.
Reply:PVC is clogged or not working.
Reply:If you've checked the PCV valve and it's OK, you're probably getting a lot of leakage past your compression rings. Take the oil cap off and see how much combustion gas is coming out. I would have to think you have quite a few miles on it and it's time for either a ring job or rebuild.
Reply:Check your PCV valve. Also check your compression on each cylinder. If you find any low cylinders put a little oil into the cylinder and recheck. If it raises the compression substanially you have a broken or worn ring. A broken ring would allow combustion gases to enter the crankcase and cause your problem with oil blowing into airbox.
Reply:replace the pcv valve and clear the line.
Ford Engine Problem. Oil spurge, or oil backup problem into my air filter box.?
In addition to replacing the PCV valve and the associated lines, replace the air filter as it is probably clogged with oil. Just as a follow up also check your vacuum lines and spark plug wires. Look for cracks and /or dry rot replace all bad wires and lines.
Good Luck
Reply:It sounds like wear on the rings, and the blow-by is pushing oil back up thru the breathers. When you remove the oil filler cap, you should feel a very slight vacuum. If not, check the compression on all cylinders, if one is much lower than the rest, bad news. Shoot a little oil into that cylinder. If the compression goes up, you need a rebuild.
Reply:PVC is clogged or not working.
Reply:If you've checked the PCV valve and it's OK, you're probably getting a lot of leakage past your compression rings. Take the oil cap off and see how much combustion gas is coming out. I would have to think you have quite a few miles on it and it's time for either a ring job or rebuild.
Reply:Check your PCV valve. Also check your compression on each cylinder. If you find any low cylinders put a little oil into the cylinder and recheck. If it raises the compression substanially you have a broken or worn ring. A broken ring would allow combustion gases to enter the crankcase and cause your problem with oil blowing into airbox.
Reply:replace the pcv valve and clear the line.
How do I get rid of spotted spurge in my lawn?
I have spurge attacking my lawn and nothing will kill it. I have tried a variety of sprays and there is too much to pull. Does anyone have any surefire ways to get rid of this stuff?
How do I get rid of spotted spurge in my lawn?
If you're far enough north, it's starting to die on it's own right now. It starts to first turn red.
Otherwise go to a garden center and get a broadleaf weed killer that contains a product called Tri-mec. Yoiu need to spray it with a sprayer that you can adjust the nozzle to more of a spray than a droplet. It should die off easily this time of year.
Fall is great for fertilizing turf and killing weeds.
How do I get rid of spotted spurge in my lawn?
If you're far enough north, it's starting to die on it's own right now. It starts to first turn red.
Otherwise go to a garden center and get a broadleaf weed killer that contains a product called Tri-mec. Yoiu need to spray it with a sprayer that you can adjust the nozzle to more of a spray than a droplet. It should die off easily this time of year.
Fall is great for fertilizing turf and killing weeds.
Moving Pachysandra terminalis-Japanese Spurge in Winter?!?
Hi, I am moving some Pachysandra terminalis-Japanese Spurge from my old house to my new house but I have to do it now (late fall, near 40-50 degrees) before the house sells! What can I do to ensure this transplant is successful come spring? I would love any advice!!!
Moving Pachysandra terminalis-Japanese Spurge in Winter?!?
The quicker the better! Plants don't photosynthesize below 50 degrees F, so they won't be able to put roots down to get themselves settled before winter. If you can't get them in the ground, get some and put them in pots and baby them through the Winter, then plop them in the ground in the Spring. If you do transplant, get as much of the root system as you can. Dig the new hole (don't let the roots dry out, wrap them in damp newspaper and plastic wrap to transport, or stick them in a pot), water the hole - after the water has drained out put the pachysandra in and water it again. Don't fertilize as you don't want to encourage new top growth (that will stress the plant for the winter) - unless you use a fertilizer that is REALLY high in the last of the three numbers (0-0-50, etc.) as that will encourage root growth. You could also cover the pachysandra with a layer of dead leaves for the winter, to give it extra protection against drying out, etc.
(Yep, if it's in a pot treat it like any other indoor plant - make sure it gets the right amount of sun, water, etc.; and then transplant it outside in the Spring.)
Reply:Go ahead and dig it up and transplant it, making sure that you water them well before you dig them out and again after you've transplanted. If your plant look distressed a couple of days later and don't seem to want to take the transplant you can cut them down as new growth will come up from the roots in spring.If you're not moving until spring you could transplant into pots now and move them in the spring.
Moving Pachysandra terminalis-Japanese Spurge in Winter?!?
The quicker the better! Plants don't photosynthesize below 50 degrees F, so they won't be able to put roots down to get themselves settled before winter. If you can't get them in the ground, get some and put them in pots and baby them through the Winter, then plop them in the ground in the Spring. If you do transplant, get as much of the root system as you can. Dig the new hole (don't let the roots dry out, wrap them in damp newspaper and plastic wrap to transport, or stick them in a pot), water the hole - after the water has drained out put the pachysandra in and water it again. Don't fertilize as you don't want to encourage new top growth (that will stress the plant for the winter) - unless you use a fertilizer that is REALLY high in the last of the three numbers (0-0-50, etc.) as that will encourage root growth. You could also cover the pachysandra with a layer of dead leaves for the winter, to give it extra protection against drying out, etc.
(Yep, if it's in a pot treat it like any other indoor plant - make sure it gets the right amount of sun, water, etc.; and then transplant it outside in the Spring.)
Reply:Go ahead and dig it up and transplant it, making sure that you water them well before you dig them out and again after you've transplanted. If your plant look distressed a couple of days later and don't seem to want to take the transplant you can cut them down as new growth will come up from the roots in spring.If you're not moving until spring you could transplant into pots now and move them in the spring.
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