...The worm in the apple John Cheever is an American novelist, who gained his popularity as a short-story writer, for which he was awarded with Pulitzer prize for fiction. His work mostly deal with the duality oh human nature corroborated by cultural and psychological background. And his short story titled “The worm in the apple” is not an exclusion. The story unfolds very smoothly and evenly in spite of of the stirring and at the same time troubling subject of the matter. We get acquainted with the main characters – The Crutchman family “so very very happy and so temperate in all their habits and so pleased with everything that came their way”, due to the anaphoric repetition the author creates intensification, that states the problem – what in beautiful on the outside may be dreadful inside. Obviously, the theme of the work is reflected in the title of the story. The rhetorical questions (who but someone suffering from a guilt complex would want to much light to pour into the rooms?; Why be o intense about digging holes) give a detailed emotional description of the Crutchman's life. The world of things puts emphasis on their way of life and thoughts. The positive form of these questions presuppose negative answers and so it gets obvious from the very beginning that the Crutchman's problems are deep and that the extraordinary rosiness of their family fruit just conceal the gravity of the infection. John Cheever gives a psychological portray of the main characters: Helen and Larry...
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...Worm Declare, Inches, Lengthworm, DistanceRemaining As Real Set Lengthworm = 1 Inch DistanceRemaining = Inches If DistanceRemaining <= Lengthworm Then Enter Otherwise Repeat Lengthworm = 1.5 * Lengthworm Return to Lengthworm Enter Apple Eat Apple End program Main Module Declare, Inches, Lengthworm, DistanceRemaining As Real Call Welcome Message module Call Input Data module Call Calculations module Write “Worm eats apple” End Process Display program title Display directions Get worm length Get distance from apple Calculate distance (movement) Output result Input Length of worm (from keyboard) Distance from apple Output Worm length * 1.5 when Distance < Worm length Write “Worm eats apple” End Start Main module Declare Length,Distance as float Display “Enter the length of the worm” Input Length Display “Enter the distance of worm from the apple” Input Distance Call MoveWorm Module End main module MoveWorm module While Distance >= 0 Distance = Distance – WormLength End While Display “The worm has reached the apple!.” End MoveWorm module ---- It's OK if you don't have much to go on, that's what classes are for. I believe you have not written programs before, so writing in pseudocode is perfect. IBM used to recruit people who were asked to do similar problems for a qualifying test. To help you understand how this works, I suggest you put yourself in the worms shoes, and make...
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...include the duality of human nature: sometimes dramatized as the disparity between a character's decorous social persona and inner corruption, and sometimes as a conflict between two characters. This story is about a family Crutchmans of four people Larry and Helen. They have to children Tom and Rachel and seem to be quite a happy family, but there is always a worm in the apple and the narrator like a psychologist is trying to find what who it is in their case. This story provides a very peculiar style of Cheever. For his was a cinemotogropher he knows how to pick up very screen like descriptions for his characters, or their environment in this short story of three pages long. It is like a sketch movie where details come one after another and build the whole picture. And they are chosen not randomly. They are some kinds of keys, hints, suspects that we need to pay attention to so that we can understand what is the worm in their apple. The introduction is produced with the help of a symbol in this story the apple and the worm (2 symbols), where the quote “their rosy apple” – is their marriage precisely, and the worm is the open vacancy. But yeah back to the cinematographic effect – Cheever just zooms in and out the facilities of the Crutchmans’ taking describing them Examples: Their house with all those big...
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...CIS 109: Week 3 – The Love Bug Virus January 27, 2014 Ten years ago the Love bug virus infiltrated computers around the world throwing consumers - and sometimes government offices - into turmoil. Ten years later many consumers think viruses are a thing of the past and that any anti-virus software will protect them. The truth is consumers, businesses, and brands are still very susceptible to viruses and malware simply because many attacks go undetected until it's too late. Computer programmers typically have the knowledge necessary to create a computer virus. Viruses are created by computer programmers who have learned to write code to create software programs. Computer programmers are able to turn a programs design created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. Programmers have the ability to debug the programs and test them to ensure they produce the expected results (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014). I think most people today don’t think much about how serious computer viruses can be or the magnitude of problems attacks can cause everyday in our society. According to the New York Times (2013) there has been a new wave of cyber attacks that have been striking large American corporations. It has been such at problem that warnings have been given from federal officials of the Department of Homeland Security. Just recently the data breach that affected Target, the attackers stole credit card data by installing malicious software...
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...brief history of viruses, worms and Trojans The 20th birthday of the first officially announced virus has just passed. Many other "milestones" in the development of viruses, worms and Trojans are contained in the following summary. 1949 The theoretical preliminary work on computer viruses goes back as far as 1949. John von Neumann (1903-1957) developed the theory of self-reproducing automatons. However the details of the technical implementation were not conceivable at this time. 1970er In Core Wars programs written in so-called Redcode are at war with each other. They fight to survive in the memory area. So-called impulses spread through memory and delete addresses at random. There were also a few versions which could copy themselves. This is where the roots of computer viruses lie. 1981 Professor Leonard M. Adleman employs the term "computer virus" for the first time in conversation with Fred Cohen. 1982 The first viruses for Apple II computers are exchanged within a small circle via diskette. Due to an error, the virus caused program crashes. This error was rectified in later versions.. As the first "in the wild" Apple / DOS 3.3 virus, the "Elk Cloner" virus plagues users with spoonerisms, inverted or false displays and clicking noises. It spread via diskettes, which with other operating systems - probably inadvertently - were made unusable. In the Xerox Alto Research Centre, Jon Hepps and John Shock program the first worms. They are used for distributed...
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...Student’s Name: Date: ITS111 – Introduction to IS Security Seminar One – Security in the News Attack 1 Title: Home Depot Hit By Same Malware as Target Type of Attack Description: BlackPOS infects computers running Windows that are part of POS systems and have card readers attached to them. Once installed on a POS system, the malware identifies the running process associated with the credit card reader and steals payment card Track 1 and Track 2 data from its memory. This is the information stored on the magnetic strip of payment cards and can later be used to clone them. Attack Description: Its a new variant of “BlackPOS” (a.k.a. “Kaptoxa”), a malware strain designed to siphon data from cards when they are swiped at infected point-of-sale systems running Microsoft Windows. Attack 1 Reference(s) Constantin, L. (2013). Krebs on Security. Retrieved from http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/09/home-depot-hit-by-same-malware-as-target/ Attack 2 Title: The Sony Pictures hack, explained Type of Attack Description: hackers implanted Wiper on Sony's computer infrastructure, a malware software program designed to erase data from the servers. That malware uses Microsoft Windows’ own management and network file sharing features to propagate, shut down network services, and reboot computers Attack Description: It was an attack by North korea in response to the movie “The Interview” a comedy about a plot to assassinate North Korean leader. The attackers stole huge...
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...| How the virus and the hackers effecting today’s business world In the past decade, computer and networking technology has seen enormous growth. This growth however, has not come without a price. With the advent of the Information Highway, as it's coined, a new methodology in crime has been created. Electronic crime has been responsible for some of the most financially devastating victimizations in society. In the recent past, society has seen malicious editing of the Justice Department web page (1), unauthorized access into classified government computer files, phone card and credit card fraud, and electronic embezzlement. All these crimes are committed in the name of free speech. These new breed of criminals claim that information should not be suppressed or protected and that the crimes they commit are really not crimes at all. What they choose to deny is that the nature of their actions are slowly consuming the fabric of our country's moral and ethical trust in the information age. Federal law enforcement agencies, as well as commercial computer companies, have been scrambling around in an attempt to educate the public on how to prevent computer crime from happening to them. They inform us whenever there is an attack, provide us with mostly ineffective anti-virus software, and we are left feeling isolated and vulnerable. I do not feel that this defensive posture is effective because it is not pro-active. Society is still being attacked by highly skilled computer criminals...
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...Apple Computer – 2005 Forest David: Francis Marion University A. Case Abstract This is a comprehensive strategic management case that includes the company’s financial statements, organization chart, competitor information, and industry trends. Sufficient internal and external data are provided to enable students to evaluate current strategies and recommend a three-year strategic plan for the company. Apple Computer, Inc., located in Cupertino, California, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers (PCs) and related software, peripherals, and personal computing and communicating solutions. Apple is a member of the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100. Its products include the Macintosh line of desktop and notebook computers, the Mac OS X operating system, the iPod digital music player, and a portfolio of software and peripheral products for education, creative, consumer, and business customers. Apple sells its products through its online stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers and resellers, and its own retail stores. As of September 24, 2005, Apple operated 116 stores in the United States, and 8 additional stores in Canada, Japan, and the UK. In addition to its own hardware and software products, Apple’s retail stores carry a variety of third-party hardware and software products. Revenues for the period ending September 2005 were $13.9 billion, up 69 percent from September 2004 and up 124 percent from September 2003. B. Vision...
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...DISH Pesticide from Radish Extract Introductions: A. Background of the Study Radish is an annual herb widely grown for its edible fleshy, hot tasting roots maybe red, white or purple. Every part of the root or the plant can be used in different ways. The leaves and the roots are eaten raw in salads. Likewise, it can be cooked or mix with meat to satisfactory attain its delicious taste. Aside from food, it is dried for juice extraction. Radishes were probably native to China. It was developed from a live plant that grows in the cooler region of Asia. It spread to the Mediterranean region before the Greek era and was introduced into the new world early in the 16th century. Radishes grow in Asia, Europe and America. It was the favorite of the ancient Egyptians, Greek and Chinese. There is a little food value in the radish. It is use chiefly as a relish or to decorate salads. Radishes are the easiest of all garden vegetables to grow, but they should be given in a good rich soil. The first seed must be sown as soon as the ground is workable and not too cold for the seed to germinate. B. Objectives To produce pesticide out of radish extract. C. Statement of the Problem What is the effect of radish extract as pesticide on certain pests? D. Hypothesis There is no significant difference in using this natural pesticide from radish extract. E. Importance of the Study In choosing this project, we wanted to contribute knowledge in maintaining the...
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...Apple Inc. Case Study Alex Sorokin Julia Andrejeva Anastasija Citajeva Inga Plavane Karina Tidrike EBS3 1. Opportunities * The online sales of computer are rapidly increasing. * Large population, which are extremely brand conscious and individualistic. * Laptops are highly demanded products of Apple Company therefore more types of laptops can be developed which will meet as many needs as possible. * Increase in worms and viruses on PCs so the antivirus solution can be developed by Apple * Downloadable music and MP3 players are highly marketable. * Increasing bonds and developing partnerships with other companies. Threats * The switching in technology is very fast. * In laptop segment Apple is facing strong competition from Dell, HP, Sony and Toshiba. * In phone segment Apple is facing huge competition from Nokia. * Media Piracy (Downloading free music from other online source without paying cost is common it may impact the iTunes sales.) * The long lasting recession may impact the sales of the company due to higher prices of the products and services * Companies not seeing Apple as compatible with their software. * Apple software, Cell phone and hardware are expensive as compared to other competitors such as Dell. * Microsoft launched Microsoft Vista, Windows 7 which is gaining market share. PESTEL Political influences As it was reported in 2007 52% of sales were outside the U.S. which...
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...Table of Contents What Is Malware? ..………………………………………………………… 3 History of Malware …………………………………………………………. 4 Types of Malware …………………………………………………………… 5 How to Prevent Malware …………………………………………………… 7 Attacks on Mobile Devices …………………………………………………. 9 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………. 11 References ……………………………………………………………………. 14 What is malware Malware, short for malicious software, is any type of software that is used in order to disrupt regular computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. Malware is not something new to computers; it is as old as software itself. Programmers have been creating it for as long as they have been creating legitimate software. There are many different reasons as to why a programmer would create such malware. Some programmers create malware for reasons as simple as pranks and experiments or more serious and organized Internet crime malware. There are many different types of malware that will be explained later but one must know that each type of malware attacks a computer in a different way and causes different levels of damage. (What is Malware, 2014) Creating malware is a very vicious thing to do. It attacks an individual’s computer without the knowledge of the user and before they know it, personal information is stolen and the computer is damaged. What would make someone want to create such a thing? In the earlier stages of software...
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...The reality, however, is that hackers are a very diverse bunch, a group simultaneously blamed with causing billions of dollars in damages as well as credited with the development of the World Wide Web and the founding of major tech companies. In this article, we test the theory that truth is better than fiction by introducing you to ten of the most famous hackers, both nefarious and heroic, to let you decide for yourself. Black Hat Crackers The Internet abounds with hackers, known as crackers or "black hats," who work to exploit computer systems. They are the ones you've seen on the news being hauled away for cybercrimes. Some of them do it for fun and curiosity, while others are looking for personal gain. In this section we profile five of the most famous and interesting "black hat" hackers. Jonathan James: James gained notoriety when he became the first juvenile to be sent to prison for hacking. He was sentenced at 16 years old. In an anonymous PBS interview, he professes, "I was just looking around, playing around. What was fun for me was a challenge to see what I could pull off." James's major intrusions targeted high-profile organizations. He installed a backdoor into a Defense Threat Reduction Agency server. The DTRA is an agency of the Department of Defense charged with reducing the threat to the U.S. and its allies from nuclear, biological, chemical, conventional and special weapons. The backdoor he created enabled him to view sensitive emails and capture employee...
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...Resource collection #5 Alliterations Develop Awareness of Beginning Sounds Children can follow children on the recording and have fun acting out some of the movements: pig rolls & plays; lizard leaps; snails slide; worm wiggles; caterpillar crawls; diving dolphin. Ask the children - what’s the same in most of the sentences of words (i.e. pink pig plays, pen - they all start with the letter p). Jack Hartmann Chorus Clap your hands to the beat Sing these tongue twisters with me Pink pig plays in his pen Pink pig plays in his pen Plays, plays in his pen Plays, plays in his pen Little lizard leaps by the lake Little lizard leaps by the lake Leaps, leaps by the lake Leaps, leaps by the lake Slithery snails slide so slow Slithery snails slide so slow Slide, slide, slide so slow Slide, slide, slide so slow Repeat chorus Wiggly worm wiggles in the water Wiggly worm wiggles in the water Wiggles, wiggles, wiggles in the water Wiggles, wiggles, wiggles in the water Creeping caterpillar crawls by the creek Creeping caterpillar crawls by the creek Crawls, crawls by the creek Crawls, crawls by the creek Diving dolphin dives so deep Diving dolphin dives so deep Dives, dives, dives so deep Dives, dives, dives so deep Repeat Chorus Starfish Song for Teaching About Compound Words and Syllables Fran Avni Each object named can be followed by claps, snaps, or any repeated rhythmic pattern. The door can be knocked on, the bell can be rung...
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...Mealworms are the larvae stage the darkling beetle and because of this they are not really worms. The mealworms are golden brown in color and they like to live in dark and moist environments. They also can be very commonly found in homes near the stored grains (Iowa Insect Information Notes, 2005). It is commonly known that these organisms feed on organic matter, but they are also notorious for being found in a home where a family keeps its grains. Mealworms were used for this experiment because they are inexpensive to obtain and produce lots of offspring so we can use them for a bigger sample size to obtain better results in our experiment. What interests me about these bugs is that this experiment could possible help us get a better understanding...
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...and damp areas like creeks, water irrigation and pusali that are found in the community also give rise to these organisms. Pomacea canaliculata and Melanoides tuberculatta are both found in the area and are members of Class Gastropoda. Class Gastropoda, which means “stomach foot”, contains about 40,000 described species of snails, slugs, and similar animals. The class is primarily a marine group, but it also contains many freshwater and terrestrial mollusks. Most gastropods have shells, but some, like slugs and nudibranchs, have lost their shells through the course of evolution (Johnson & Raven, 2007). The earthworms of Class Oligochaeta consist of 100 to 175 similar segments, with a mouth on the first and an anus on the last. A worm can eat its own weight in soil everyday...
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