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Silk-like worm webs pop up in treetops across Carrollton
The summer weather has opened up a web of worms for homeowners.Pesky creatures called fall webworms have been spinning thick, white tents on tree branches, and many residents in Carrollton aren't happy about it.The city has received as many as 60 calls a month about the unsightly wads, which can grow to five or six feet long in a single week. The city had bad news for its callers: There's not much they can do.The webs and the wiggly creature living inside are largely harmless, said Lorri Dennis, city arborist."I think it's best to leave them alone," she said. "Most of the trees go dormant in the winter and shed their leaves, and the tent will go away as well."She guesses that the webworms will be wiped away by the end of September.The reason why homeowners are seeing more white webs this year is because of the wet summer.
Modesty Gains Currency at Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) -- If the world needs another sign that Britney Spears' look is yesterday's news, check out New York Fashion Week. Gone are the skin-centric, tummy-revealing and possibly private part-exposing trends that Spears and friends like Paris Hilton made ubiquitous. Instead, designers are embracing modesty, using sheer fabrics and lingerie looks to subtly hint at sexiness. It's an extension of the ladylike trends for fall; designers seem to have made the collective decision that a lot of skin isn't in. On Tuesday, Monique Lhuillier presented sophisticated, fluid looks that celebrate a woman's shape without squeezing it. Carmen Marc Valvo showed tasteful swimwear with plenty of coverage, flattering pintucks and low leg openings. Even pantyhose made a comeback over the weekend at the Derek Lam show.
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