Archive for July, 2010
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The worm itself was not dangerous to users or to Twitter. The links that were passed around by infected profiles simple encouraged Twitter followers to visit the StalkDaily website which was very similar to Twitter in its purpose and functionality.
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Worms work to cause damage to computer networks but they can only do this by traveling through networks via individual computers that do not have up-to-date security software installed.
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
The popularity of the How to Eat Fried Worms book amongst grade school children has not diminished in the years since it was published. A movie based on the book was made in 2006 which has successfully increased interest in the book once again.
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Depending on the type of worm, all kinds of plants may be consumed. They eat leaves, dead grass, fruit, vegetables, and all kinds of flowers. These materials contain organisms that provide a steady diet of bacteria, algae, and fungi.
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The Wrath of Khan Worm Ear is, in reality, an earworm. The nickname was acquired from the show Star Trek as ear worms were used as a form of torture during the show.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
The Lair of the White Worm is also commonly referred to as The Garden of Evil. The book was published in the United Kingdom the year before Stoker died and it was made into a movie in 1988. The book itself is not generally considered a Stoker masterpiece.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Silk worms are often confused for worms, but they are not a member of the worm family at all. Instead, they are caterpillars that create a cocoon to complete the transformation process from caterpillar to butterfly.
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
An interesting fact about the worm drivesaw is that it cost about the same in the mid-1900s as it does in 2010. In the 1920s, the cost was around $105. Today, it costs about $130.
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Most worms that dwell in soil and gardens are fairly safe. However, there are many parasitic worms such as heartworms that infect dogs and cats. These worms are very dangerous parasites that can be fatal to both animal and human hosts.
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Parasitic worms belong to one of four groups including Cestoda, Nematoda, Protozoa, or Trematoda. Some parasitic worms are microscopic while others can be identified fairly easily with one quick look.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Although it is not likely, if you are convinced that the Catawba worm is ruining your catalpa tree, there are several ways to get rid of them. Preventative measures include insecticides such as Ortho Grub-B-Gon Max, Merit, Arena, Mach2, and Season-Long Grub Control.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
The worm protects itself from predators by clinging to the soil with its setae, by burrowing into the ground or by coiling when picked up. Worms also use camouflage as a means of protection.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
The worm takes the shape of a ring, hence the name ringworm. Other symptoms of ringworm include sores, itching, and reddened skin. Ringworm can appear on any area of the skin, even the groin area or the feet.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
To help ease the symptoms associated with a damaged heart valve or heart disorders, your vet may prescribe a diuretic to reduce fluid retention. Surgery is possible, but the availability of it is very limited.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
At last count, there were more than 9,000 species of segmented worms on the planet today. Some of the most common types of segmented worms include earthworms, leeches, and sandworms.
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
According to Symantec Corp., W32tratsinf Virus Worm is detected as W32. Trats!inf. This threat is detected by the latest Virus Definitions.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The most reliable images, however, belong to medical websites and other health related websites. There are a number of hoaxes out there, so please make sure the images are from a trusted source such as . . .
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
The most recent sighting of a giant Palouse earthworm was confirmed in 2005. The Palouse was spotted by a University of Idaho researcher. Seventeen years earlier, in 1988, the worm was spotted by another scientist.
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
The Fear Factor Worm stomp goes something like this. Contestants use their bare feet to stomp on nightcrawlers in a large vat. This produces a disgusting mixture of sweaty bare feet and the guts and juices from more than 6,000 worms.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Worms and caterpillars are not the only worm-like creatures that have differences. Some people are quick to confuse millipedes and centipedes with worms. The obvious differences between these creatures is the fast movement of these leggy creatures and the thousands of tiny legs attached to the body.
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
The great thing about this free worm virus removal tool is that it updates once a month and reports if a worm or other malicious software program is found.
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
Iverhart Max is another heartworm pill available for dogs only. Available through PetMeds, the chewable pill has a pork liver cereal flavor with a bit of artificial beef helps when it comes time to get a dog to actually take their medicine. Iverhart Max treats heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms.
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