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An advisory released on Aug. 22 by the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) and the Secret Service warned that a malware program they named "Backoff" has affected both Point-of-Sale (PoS) system vendors and approximately 1,000 businesses across the country. Millions of accounts could potentially be compromised. PoS systems are those programs used by retailers to read credit and debit card magnetic strips being swiped at registers to complete a transaction.
While Backoff was first noticed in Oct. 2013 by the Secret Service, the emergency warning stated that at this time neither customers nor companies are aware of this malware attack. That is because software security companies are just now developing programs to identify it.
"Over the past year, the Secret Service has responded to network intrusions at numerous businesses throughout the United States that have been impacted by the 'Backoff' malware. Seven PoS system providers/vendors have confirmed that they have had multiple clients affected. Reporting continues on additional compromised locations, involving private sector entities of all sizes, and the Secret Service currently estimates that over 1,000 U.S. businesses are affected."
Once it infiltrates a program Backoff can scrape a PoS system's memory for "track data," including the numbers, expiration dates, and PIN codes associated with the cards; install keyloggers; report that it has found a way into a centralized command and control server; and install a backdoor that allows attackers access to the system even if something goes wrong with the primary Backoff executable file.
Companies have been instructed to scan cash register machines, log all network activities and deploy software that can report unusual activity to technicians. For example, a cash register at a store in the US has no reason to communicate with servers in Russia or China.
Jerome Segura, a senior security researcher at cybersecurity software firm Malware Bytes, snoted in an interview that the way Backoff works is not unique. What has changed is that the hackers deploying it have become increasingly sophisticated about identifying high-value computer systems after they've broken into them.
In an interview with media, Brad Maiorino, recently hired as Target's chief information security officer, said a top priority was what he called "attack surface reduction."At Target, Mr. Maiorino said he planned to build a security program as tough as what was expected from military contractors.
"All of the same tools and techniques that nation states are using for attacks have been commoditized and are available for sale in the black market," Mr. Maiorino said. "And for the right amount of money you can go out and create a cybercrime ring at a relatively low cost."
What can you do as a consumer? Jay Foley of ID Theft Info Source has advised consumers to monitor both credit and debit card accounts carefully. You can do this by checking your accounts every few days online. If you see a purchase you didn't make, immediately inform both the credit card issuer and the affected merchant. At this time the malware does not appear to affect online purchases but due to other viruses you should change passwords at least monthly. Consumers will NOT be held responsible for fraudulent purchases. Be aware that hackers may only charge small amounts in the beginning to test the system so watch for amounts such as $19.99 or even $2.00.
Foley said a strong password is one that contains lower and upper case letters, at least one number and one symbol such as #$&% and is not your email address. It should be at least eight characters long and not be something found on a card or credit application. A good password might be a special word divided by numbers and symbols: Red##woOD63, DogVS6cats$, yrbetTER50%


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It's pretty basic accounting. If you create a job, the salary & benefits, they are both a reduction of the bottom line and tax deductible. That is less money for the executive and less for him (or her) to be taxed on.
Actually executives are pretty savvy about deferring their income as long as possible and play lots of tax and accounting games, as it is. They can pay new employees or pay Uncle Sam.

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Opened in 2009, the Hanting Express Dalian Heishijiao Branch is located in the Shahekou District of Dalian, adjacent to waterfront park-Xinghai Park and Heishijiao Coastal Waterfront Park. It is 10km away from the city center, Dalian Railway Station and the Airport.
The Hanting Express Dalian Heishijiao Branch offers a total of 20 guest rooms. All rooms are provided with 24 hour hot water, free broadband internet access and IDD/DDD phone and so on. As for dining service, there is a Chinese restaurant in the hotel. Other facilities the hotel provides include business center, meeting room and wireless internet area, etc. Apart from these, service such as luggage service and laundry service are also available in the Hanting Express Dalian Heishijiao Branch.
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May 11, 2012
By Mark Soltau
STANFORD, Calif. - Ashley Hansen has always been a step ahead of the competition.
"I grew up playing at the field," said the senior shortstop on the nationally-ranked Stanford softball team. "I was that kid that begged my dad to go play catch with me while my sisters' games were going on. I finally talked my way into starting club ball and played traveling softball at the age of six."
A native of Chandler, Ariz., Hansen was named the USA Softball National Player of the Year in 2011, a first for a Cardinal player. Starting all 59 games at shortstop, she batted a Pac-10 Conference-leading .495, collecting 25 doubles and 95 hits. Hansen posted a .558 on-base percentage and .797 slugging percentage, and was the third-toughest player in the nation to strikeout. Her average, slugging percentage and hits all set single season school records.
"First and foremost, she's just an outstanding person," said Stanford head coach John Rittman. "I've said this a number of times, but when Ashley came to Stanford I said to myself, `I'm going to enjoy every day that I get to coach her because players like her don't come around very often.' ''
The 5-foot-7 Hansen can do it all.
"Her work ethic is outstanding," said Rittman, now in his 16th year on The Farm. "She's dedicated to her game but also to making the team better. She has the ability to hit for power; hit for average; and she's fast and versatile at the plate. She can slap and bunt. Defensively, you can play her anywhere on the field. She's just a great softball player."
Entering this week's final regular season series at Utah, Hanson was batting .351 with slugging percentage of .649 and on-base percentage of .493. While the numbers are down from last year, it's hardly surprising considering the Pac-12 Conference is the strongest in the country and opposing pitchers often pitch around her.
"I'm getting pitched to differently," she said. "It's a good challenge. Now I'm enjoying every last minute that I take the field."
Hansen admits she might have pressed earlier in the season to live up to last year. Not now.
"I set the highest goals for myself than anybody," said Hansen. "Nobody expects more than I do. I definitely came in with high expectations and maybe put a little too much pressure on myself. It comes to a point in this game where this game not only takes a lot of skill, it also takes a certain amount of luck. When I'm hitting the ball and it's going right to people, you just have to tip your hat."
Senior outfielder Sarah Hassman said Hansen hasn't changed.
"After seeing Ashley hit a home run in her first collegiate at-bat, I knew she was a special player," Hassman said. "She is an extremely humble person both on and off the field. Her presence on the field definitely impacts everyone around her."
Rittman agreed.
"She's such a pleasure to coach," he said. "She never has a bad day. She's got this energy and that's contagious."
Hansen grew up the youngest of four daughters and all played college softball. While she also competed in volleyball and loved to snowboard, softball was her passion. So much so, that her father, Kevin, tried to trick her into doing other things.
"A couple times I tested her a little bit and said, "Hey, if you want to take some time off from softball we can go water skiing, get a boat, or do this and that," he said. "I did it to see if she was that dedicated and serious, and I found out she was."
Hansen played for two club teams growing up, the latter the Worth Firecrackers Gold in Southern California until her sophomore year of high school.
"Once again, I talked my way into playing because of the opposition and coaches," she smiled. "The things I learned in that program made it an easy transition to play collegiate softball."
Kevin, who runs his own wholesale and retail car business, and his wife Ginger, a homemaker, put plenty of miles on the family car driving from Arizona to Southern California for games.
"We were on the road a lot on weekends," Kevin said. "We'd take off on Friday and come back Sunday night or Monday morning. It usually took about six hours each way."
Hansen, a big country western fan, made the most of it. She led her club teams to national runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2006, and an ASA national championship in 2007. She also competed for Team USA in 2009 and slugged a grand slam against Australia that lifted her squad into the championship game.
While some were surprised when Hansen decided to attend Stanford, for her, it was a no-brainer.
"I laugh every time," she said. "What does this school not have to offer you? I always wanted to get out of the state and experience something different and challenge myself academically."
Hansen is majoring in management, science and engineering and will graduate next month. She has already accepted a job as a development associate at a start-up company called Inflection in Redwood Shores.
But first, she would like to win an NCAA Championship. Last year, the then-10th-ranked Cardinal reached the super regionals for the second time in Hansen's caereer. They wound up traveling to Alabama, where they won the opening game, but dropped the next two.
"This year's team has gone through a ton of adversity, probably more than any team I've been on," said Hansen, referring to an early season-ending knee injury to Hassman. "It's all about peaking at the right time. It's anybody's ballgame on any day. This team is prepared for anything."
Her favorite part of softball?
"I love hitting," Hansen said. "It's a good stress reliever during finals. I'll just go out and hit on my own. The adrenaline rush you get after making an amazing defensive play is hands-down one of the best feelings ever."
So is playing with her teammates.
"I spend more time with my team than I do with my family," she said.
More than anything, Hansen has tried to help Stanford carry on its tradition of being one of the elite softball programs in the country.
"There have been so many great athletes to come through this program before me," said Hansen. "They really showed you the good and the bad and how to wear this uniform with pride. Players like Jessica Mendoza and Lauren Lappin. Those are the people I got to know and how I wanted this team to represent Stanford. The passion they have for the game. Knowing that just because we are strong academically, that we can compete on the field. There's no reason we can't do both."
No matter what happens in the Women's College World Series, Hansen has raised the bar for future Cardinal teams. Only one other position player has received the USA Softball National Player of the Year Award.
"It's a big milestone and a big accomplishment," Hansen said. "Just means day in and day out for an entire season I was able to show up and perform for my team. It is surreal."
Kevin is proud of all four daughters, but admits things worked out perfectly for Ashley.
"It's been a good fit," he said. "It played out to a `T.' She found it all at Stanford."


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I just picked up a BC780XLT for $5 at a local ham tailgate sale. Works great and I can program manually but I would like to automate things.
SO, which software should I use? I prefer freeware as money is tight at the moment but I can go with something that costs money if I have too. I just don't want to waste money only to find out the software is lousy - I get one shot at this.


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MIAMI - Andy Pettitte and the Houston Astros handed the Florida Marlins their worst shutout loss at home.
Pettitte struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Adam Everett had a career-high four hits, and the Astros beat the Marlins, 12-0, Saturday. The Marlins' previous worst shutout loss at Dolphin Stadium was an 11-0 setback to Atlanta on Sept. 23, 1998.
Everett also tied a career high with four RBIs. Lance Berkman hit a two-run homer, and Chris Burke scored three runs for the Astros, who finished with a season-high 18 hits.
Pettitte allowed five hits and two walks to improve to 2-0 in July. It was quite a change from his previous start against the Marlins this season when he allowed 10 runs and 13 hits in 4.2 innings in his first outing this year.
"To get a few runs early was nice and then we just kept adding on," Pettitte said. "My pitches were cutting pretty good. I'm getting in a good rhythm so hopefully that will continue." W: Pettitte (8-9). L: Johnson (8-5).
CARDINALS 2, DODGERS 1 (10): In St. Louis, Scott Rolen's RBI-single with two outs in the 10th inning gave St. Louis its fourth extra-inning triumph during a season-best six-game winning streak. Albert Pujols hit his NL-leading 31st home run. W: Looper (6-1). L: Baez (5-5).
CUBS 9, METS 2: In Chicago, Carlos Zambrano allowed three hits in six innings to win his sixth straight decision, and Chicago used a five-run sixth to send Tom Glavine to his first loss since April 24. W: Zambrano (9-3). L: Glavine (11-3).
PHILLIES 14, GIANTS 6: In San Francisco, Pat Burrell went 4-for-4, hit his 20th home run and drove in four runs, and Ryan Howard hit his 30th shot of the season. W: Lidle (6-7). L: Lowry (4-6).
PIRATES 7, NATIONALS 6: In Pittsburgh, Ronny Paulino hit a game-winning RBI-double, and Pittsburgh won consecutive games for the first time in more than a month. W: Gonzalez (3-3). L: Corcoran (0-1).
REDS 3, ROCKIES 2: In Cincinnati, Chris Denorfia singled past shortstop Clint Barmes with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning to rally Cincinnati. W: Bray (2-1). L: Fuentes (2-3).
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Winning The Emmy Award
I hope some of you liked the animation "movie" on the CD rom that comes with my new book:
Derivatives Models on Models. Reciving the Emmy Award
It was one of the first animations made by Sebastian Conley. Well one of the voices are mine ;-) The other voices by professional actor and actress, one of them played in Sopranos.
Sebastian Conley just Won The Emmy Award for Outstanding Broadband - General Interest at the 28th Annual Sports EMMY Awards for some of his outstanding animation from some of his most recent work:
He also made the cover of my book and the comic strips in the mid section.
I am happy I worked with him early on ;-)
When first looking for a cartoonist I went through the work of 50 different ones and Sebastian I could see had a extraordinary talent. It always feels good to bet on the Winning horse!


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Inspired by the mythologies and artifice of Hollywood, this program blurs truth and fiction to invoke queer/trans legacies, communing with elders in a touch across generations. With films by Daniel Barrow, Mariah Garnett, Benny Nemerofsky Ramsey, Zackary Drucker & Rhys Ernst, Chris Vargas, and Jack Smith. Guest curated by Jon Davies, a Toronto-based curator and writer.
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In this delightfully lo-fi animation (made on an Amiga computer), Daniel Barrow introduces us to a flaming, devilish dandy. This avatar for the artist has very specific desires and research...
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Provocatively mixing fact and fiction in her voiceover, Mariah Garnett's potent tribute segues from her drag play as 1970s gay sex icon Peter Berlin to beautiful footage that she and...
Colin Is My Real Name
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Channeling the mischievous ghost of pioneering queer videomaker Colin Campbell, Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay re-performs and re-interprets Campbell's 1972 tape True/False. Inspired by the video's identity confusion, Colin Is My Real...
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"Darling" (transgender artist Zackary Drucker) chases a lost love down a rabbit hole and encounters legendary transgender performers Holly Woodlawn, Vaginal Davis and Flawless Sabrina in this fantastical take on...
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No matter how many times you've attended the NCAA wrestling championships – be it a handful of times, or dozens – you probably remember your first time as if it were yesterday. And, even if your first NCAAs was decades ago, most likely you can recall specific details from some of the matches, as well as the overall experience inside the arena and beyond.
Now you can revisit your own memories of your inaugural NCAA mat championships, thanks to an article posted this month at BlackShoesDiaries.com, a Penn State sports blog.
Let's be clear: you don't have to be a fan of the Nittany Lions to enjoy "The 2014 D1 College Wrestling Tournament: My First Nationals" by JP -- @jtothemfp on Twitter – a 43-year-old former wrestler, lifelong sports fan, and long-time contributor to BlackShoeDiaries.com.
JP shares his epic experience at the 2014 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships – including challenges to get to Oklahoma City – and his adventure at Chesapeake Energy Arena and environs. Early in his story, JP sets the stage for his anticipation of his first nationals:
"Throughout all of wrestling's scoring and titling debates the past few years, the one truth nobody dared assail was that the end-of-season NCAA tourney was college wrestling's crown jewel. I can now vouch. Structurally, it's the perfect blend of individual challenges and team race thrills. And heartbreaks. Visually, there's action not just on the mat, but in the stands where fan contingents rep their teams and colors. Competitively, there's nothing like it. Grizzled veterans and fresh-faced youths almost all have the same chances. Their season's--and in many cases their life's--hard work culminates here and they'll exert all the blood, sweat and tears they own for a chance to advance."
The BlackShoeDiaries.com piece is not a recap of the tournament's most epic moments, let alone an attempt at a boiled-down version of three days of mat action. Rather, it successfully transports the reader into the arena, to share JP's view of the action… and, more interestingly to this reader, his interaction with fellow fans, many who are, to use his phrase, "grizzled veterans" of countless numbers of NCAA wrestling championships. (As WIN (Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine) pointed out in its coverage from Oklahoma City, a good number of fans in the stands stood when asked by the event announcer if they had been to 65 NCAA championships.)
Don't be scared by the epic length of the story. Although it weighs in at nearly 10,000 words, it's not like wrestling "Moby Dick" or one of those ginormous Russian novels. "The 2014 D1 College Wrestling Tournament: My First Nationals" is compelling, fun reading that not only captures the magic of the event in college wrestling… but will stir up your own memories of your first time at the NCAAs.


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By Ralph D. Russo
Associated Press
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Team Destiny vs. Team Domination.
Before the Bowl Championship Series is replaced next year by a playoff, No. 1 Florida State and No. 2 Auburn will meet in its last title game tonight at the Rose Bowl.
The Seminoles (13-0) ripped through their schedule on the way to Pasadena, winning each game by at least 14 points behind Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
"Our best game is out there," Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said Sunday. "I'm looking forward to playing it on Monday night, and our kids are looking forward to the challenge."
The turnaround Tigers (12-1) are the most unlikely group ever to reach the BCS championship game. Auburn went from 3-9 last year to SEC champions in their first season under coach Gus Malzahn.
It was a wild ride. The Prayer at Jordan-Hare beat Georgia. The Kick-Six beat Alabama. Destiny? Fate? Luck? The Tigers don't see it that way.
"Hey, I know we're a team of hard work, I know that," said tailback Tre Mason, a Heisman finalist who has run for 1,621 yards and 22 touchdowns for the No. 1 rushing offense in the country. "These guys put a lot of hard work in with me every day, blood, sweat and tears all year long."
Auburn is the first team to reach the BCS championship game after having a losing season the previous season, and would become the first national champion to start the season unranked since BYU in 1984.
After 16 years of the BCS, the routine is familiar the day before the big game.
The coaches hold their final early morning news conferences, and then take a few minutes to shake hands with each other, exchange pleasantries and pose for pictures with the crystal football trophy that goes to the winner.
On Sunday it was Fisher, the fast-talking West Virginian and Nick Saban disciple, and Malzahn, who has gone from high school coach in Arkansas to the national championship game in eight years, running the drill.
Malzahn, who was the Tigers' offensive coordinator when they won the 2010 national title, said he told his players before the season one of their goals was to make the biggest turnaround in college football. Done. Auburn has already matched the 2000 Hawaii team for most improved record in FBS history.
"Well, Auburn is a great program and used to winning championships, so I knew that we were going to get it turned around," he said. "I didn't know how quick. There was a lot of questions when we first got there. We did a lot of Dr. Phil-ing early, and our guys came together and they believed."
Malzahn's up-tempo, spread offense is a combination of deception and power that seemingly gets better every game. Against Missouri in the SEC championship game, Auburn ran for 545 yards.
"You have to have eye discipline," Fisher said. "Any time you have moving parts, any time you bring something in front of you, just like when you're driving … it makes your eyes distracted and you get off of what you're looking at and then at the same time they become very physical with how they play, and you get yourself out of position, they knock you out of the way or they break a run right up the middle."
Talented and deep
Fisher has put together the most talented two-deep depth in the country, a collection of five-star recruits and NFL prospects reminiscent of coach Bobby Bowden's best Florida State teams. The Seminoles won two national titles under Fisher's Hall of Fame predecessor and played in the first three BCS title games. The Seminoles haven't been back since 2000.
A prodigy led them.
Winston turns 20 today. The redshirt freshman is the youngest player to win the Heisman Trophy, setting FBS freshman records for most yards passing by a freshman (3,820) and touchdown passes (38).
The Seminoles outscored their opponents by 42 points per game and have not trailed since Sept. 28. Winston and the rest of the starters have spent most fourth quarters relaxing. Will the lack of stiff, four-quarter tests and not the most difficult of schedules put Florida State at a disadvantage?
"I can't help that another team can't keep up with us," linebacker Telvin Smith said.
Florida State is also trying to break the SEC's grip on the national championship. The streak is at seven, but never has the SEC team been as big an underdog.
The Seminoles are fine with that.
"I'm glad everybody's calling Auburn a team of destiny," Winston said, "because at Florida State we control our own destiny."


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Dear Friends, Colleagues and Esteemed Visitors,
On behalf of the Keiser family, the Board of Trustees, our faculty, staff and students, welcome to Keiser University's celebration of nearly 40 years of excellence in education. When our family started our first school in Ft. Lauderdale in 1977 – with one student and several classrooms – I could never have imagined at that time that 38 years later we would have campuses throughout the State of Florida, cooperative agreements with the university systems in China and Moldova, together with a campus in Nicaragua to serve international students, nearly 3,500 staff, and approximately 20,000 students, with associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in several in-demand career fields.
And yet, this is precisely what we have accomplished.
This dramatic growth can be traced directly back to our original commitment to our philosophy that students come first. Simply stated, they are the reason we exist. Our mission, and our decades-long commitment to it, is to be accountable to our students by offering an innovative, proven educational approach with small class sizes, highly personalized teaching, hands-on practical training, and flexible scheduling to accommodate our students. And I am quite proud that this model results in a high rate of graduation and job placement in the field of study of our students.
In addition, we have always taught the importance of leadership and serving the communities in which we live and work. This commitment extends beyond the classroom as our students, faculty and staff continually seek opportunities to volunteer their time and resources to charitable organizations. We know this matters to our students, as our graduates routinely tell us this aspect of their education not only benefited their career, but also enriched their lives and families.
I personally invite you to visit one or more of our Keiser University campuses. I assure you that you will experience a caring, friendly environment which we believe is conducive to successful learning. This environment, our culture of "students first" and our commitment to quality is the recipe for our success, and it is what helps our graduates enter the workforce with a high degree of personal and professional confidence.
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The Design program at Keiser University was filled with real world learning and hands on instruction… Based on the portfolio I created while a student at Keiser University, I landed a job in Graphic Design for a major online retailer immediately after graduation.
The year and a half I spent in the program better prepared me for attaining a job in the field…As a hands-on learner, the project-centered teaching was perfect for me.
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I realize the amount of knowledge I gained and feel that the educational experiences have developed me in to a person who can move higher up the career ladder.
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We are urging people across the globe to "Void Chase", boycotting the mega-bank because of its highly invasive and inappropriate internal survey that asked employees if they were "allies of the LGBT community."
In addition to administering this troublesome survey in the first place, Chase has lied to consumers and employees in the wake of public outcry, denying allegations of impropriety despite clear evidence that employees' ID numbers were required as part of the survey. For more information on this scandal, click here.
As one employee who came forward with evidence stated,
When your company is asking you if you are an ally of this community, it's not like they are asking you if you like the Cleveland Browns. It makes you wonder what could happen. They are asking this for some reason. It will compel someone to do something. I am afraid I could lose my job or have it used to stack the deck against me.
The mega-bank has refused to answer for this survey, or to apologize and reassure its employees and consumers. This is a major violation of trust, the central value in any banking relationship.
So, we're calling on Chase customers worldwide to join the "Void Chase " campaign. We are demanding that the bank issue a formal apology for their offensive conduct and pledge never again to invade the privacy of their employees by attempting to learn their private views about LGBT issues, and—until they do so—pledge to take your banking business elsewhere.
Sign the following statement today to register your protest. It will be delivered to the Board of Directors of JP Morgan Chase.
Chase has refused to answer for this survey, or to apologize and reassure its employees and customers. This is a major violation of trust, the central value in any banking relationship.
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I seem to be having a bit of trouble here, as my Cisco AM10 USB Wi-Fi adapter keeps circling through a loop of connecting & disconnecting from my wireless home network. The network router is a Cisco Valet Plus (Cisco M20), and it works perfectly on my copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, but when I boot into Ubuntu 11.10 (I have a dual-boot configuration on my home PC), it loops around and around trying to connect, connecting, disconnecting, and I would greatly appreciate any help that anyone can provide.
How can I fix this (annoying) problem???
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College Hockey:The field is set
Union's win means that Western Michigan and Michigan State get the last two spots.
It's all over except for the seeding.
See you later with our final predicted bracket.
It's going to be a difficult one this year.
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As many of today's hottest decorating trends prove, simple does not mean plain. Take the latest look in artful arrangements: Moss is stunning in its simplicity. What's more, it is as easy to work with as it is easy on the eyes.
Maybe your green thumb is not-so-green. Maybe you shudder at the words "floral design." Moss—one of today's hottest decorating trends—comes to your rescue. We're seeing it everywhere and thought we would share a little inspiration and information with our readers. To begin, a recent walk through Restoration Hardware provides plenty of moss-based inspiration.
Oh, moss. You're green. You're gorgeous. And you are oh, so easy to care for.
Perserved moss will keep it's pretty green hue, unlike live moss which may turn brown after a few weeks. Additionally, preserved moss does not require water. Yes, you heard that correctly...no water. These fun spheres are available at Restoration Hardware.
If you prefer the au naturale variety, here is a few of my favorite types:
Mood moss is chunky and thick. Much of the moss we get in Utah comes from the dense Pacific Northwest forests.
Sheet moss is exactly what is says it is: a sheet of moss. It easily tears apart for use.
Reindeer moss is my favorite. It's pricey, but using it sparingly is okay becuase it's chartruese color really pops when used with the darker green mosses.
You can get moss at Ward & Child and Cactus & Tropicals or craft stores likeHobby Lobby or Micheal's.
The benefit to buying them from garden boutiques like Ward & Child or Cactus & Tropicals is you can ask the associates how they like to use the moss. Some designers like to use it wet, others don't.
When working with orchids plants, I prefer keeping the moss damp—but not too wet—to keep the orchids hydrated in our desert heat. If working with moss on it's own, I would keep it dry and change out the moss once it's turns brown.
Have you worked with moss before? If so, how do you like using it?
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The Runway: For what McGrath called "an ultrafeminine look," she chose a color very similar to the touches of fuchsia in the clothes. "It was a shock of color," she admitted, "but it worked." She mixed hot pink and rich red powders and painted it all over the eyes—on the lids, up to the brows, beyond the outer corners, and along the lower lash line. Then she lined the inner rims with black.
The Real Way: For a look like the one McGrath created, try Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeshadow Duo in Guilty, which has both pink and red. Swirl the shades together with a small shadow brush, and smudge the color around the eyes, keeping it close to the lash line. Line the upper and lower inner rims with black pencil and load on mascara. (Remember, too, that this look will bring out any redness in your skin, so you might need a little extra foundation.)


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Representatives for 11 children force to sleep in cages by their adoptive parents Michael and Sharen Gravelle of Norwalk, OH, have reached a $2 million settlement* with the county where 3 of them lived in prior to being placed with the family. The money is in addition to the $1.2 million paid by Huron County in 2010, as part of several lawsuits filed regarding failure to oversee homes where multiple special needs kids are kept.
The Gravelle's lost custody of their kids, ages 1-14 (at the time) in 2006, and were sentenced to 2 years in prison for abusing some of the children who suffered from disabilities including autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, Pica and HIV.
According to the Gravelles, they had erected wood and wire enclosures over the childrens' beds to protect them because they "acted up and were destructive."
All 11 of the children were placed in foster homes in 2005, and the two oldest are now in college.
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Learn more about Renewal by Andersen, current opportunities, tour the manufacturing plant and enjoy some great local food from one of several food trucks that will be on site.
Related Resources:
Star Tribune: How to get the most out of a job fair
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26 Vilasrao Deshmukh Articles
Riteish Deshmukh remembers his father, Vilasrao Deshmukh, on his death anniversary!11 months ago 0
Vilasrao Deshmukh had died in 2012 due to multi-organ failure. On the death anniversary of Vilasrao Deshmukh, his son and Bollywood actor, Riteish… Read Article ▶
Riteish Deshmukh: My political backdrop has nothing to do with my film choices, however it has made me wiser!11 months ago 0
However actor Riteish Deshmukh, son of late former Maharashtra chief minister and union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, does feel that being born in a… Read Article ▶
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza reveal the first look of their son Riaan – View pics!1 year ago 4
The kids of B-town are extremely cute and if you don't believe us then take a look at the li'l Deshmukh Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh are proud… Read Article ▶
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Ritesh Deshmukh's Lai Bhaari bags eight awards, dedicates it to his late father and new born!2 years ago 1
The Ek Villian actor was on a winning spree at ZeeTalkies Maharashtracha Favourite kon awards Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh, who bagged awards… Read Article ▶
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The Kick actor was recently seen stating that he may never get married in his life Finally, in the talk show Ek Mulaqat of DD News, Salman Khan did… Read Article ▶
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Even after being praise for his role in Humshakals, the actor's latest release has been panned by the critics and fans alike. Is that why he is… Read Article ▶
Who is Riteish Deshmukh dedicating his first National Film Award to?2 years ago 0
Yellow has won the Special Jury amd Special Mention National Film Award Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is elated about receiving his first National… Read Article ▶
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Riteish Deshmukh thanks Shahrukh Khan for letting him design the Red Chillies' office3 years ago 0
The actor who is an interior designer by qualification, is behind the design of the office premises of Shahrukh and Gauri Khan's film production… Read Article ▶
Shahrukh Khan barred from MI vs KKR IPL 2013 match at Wankhede stadium!3 years ago 3
SRK's five-year ban on entering Wankhede stadium at Mumbai after the Indian Premier League 2012 scuffle continues In spite of the ban on Shahrukh… Read Article ▶
Bollywood greats who left us in 2012: A tribute!4 years ago 1
The Indian film industry - be it Bollywood, the South, Bengali or Marathi - lost some very important people in 2012. We pay homage to those who bid… Read Article ▶
Riteish Deshmukh, happy birthday!4 years ago 0
The Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum actor turns 34 Born on December 17, 1978, Riteish Deshmukh has had an incredible innings in the nine years that he has… Read Article ▶
Ram Gopal Varma reveals what prompted him to visit Taj Hotel soon after 26/11 terror attacks!4 years ago 0
The filmmaker earned a lot of flak for trying to cash in on the unfortunate incident. Finally he comes clean on why he was spotted on the sensitive… Read Article ▶
Salman Khan gears up for a bash at Panvel!4 years ago 2
The Tiger of B-town has decided to share his happiness (and biryani) with his khaas friends Ek Tha Tiger crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just five… Read Article ▶
B-towners tweet condolences for Vilasrao Deshmukh's death4 years ago 9
The passing away of the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Riteish Deshmukh's father and Genelia D'Souza's father in law, has saddened many in… Read Article ▶
Vilasrao Deshmukh, father of Riteish Deshmukh, passes away4 years ago 3
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The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck
Noah Joad
Character Analysis
Noah Joad is Ma and Pa Joad's oldest son. He "left the impression of being misshapen, his head or his body or his legs or his mind; but no misshapen member could be recalled" (9.87). Pa Joad was terrified when his wife went into labor with their first child. They were alone in their house, and so Pa had to deliver the baby.
He did so with his hands, pulling the baby out. When the midwife finally arrived, she had to mold the baby's body back into shape. Ever since then, Pa Joad has lived with major guilt about his son, and so he is warmer to Noah than he is to any of his other children.
When the Joads reach California and stop to camp by the Colorado River, Noah falls in love with the cool, clear water. He decides right there and then to live by the river forevermore. He decides not to follow his family any further. When Tom tries to convince him to come with the family, Noah replies, "You know how the folks are nice to me. But they don't really care for me" (18.114). Ugh. That's heartbreaking.
When Tom tries to talk sense into him, Noah says,
"It ain't no use. I was in that there water. An' I ain't a-gonna leave her. I'm a-gonna go now, Tom—down the river. I'll catch fish an' stuff, but I can't leave her. I can't." (18.116)
Noah finds something in the Colorado River's waters that he can't part with for all the world.


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The CDC has declared this week, November 14 – 20, 2011, Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. The annual week is designed to raise awareness that antibiotics aren't always a good thing…in fact, if not used correctly they can actually have deadly consequences.
According to the CDC, if antibiotics are used too often for things they can't treat—like colds or other viral infections—they can stop working effectively against bacteria when you or your child really needs them. Antibiotics only work for bacterial infections, and when you use them too often or when they aren't useful, you can create antibiotic resistance and new drug resistant germs.
Antibiotics are the most important tool we have to combat life-threatening bacterial disease, and when they no longer work, lives are put at risk.
How can you help prevent antibiotic resistance?
- Do not demand antibiotics when a doctor says they are not needed.
- Do not take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or most sore throats.
- Do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. The antibiotic may not be appropriate for your or your child's illness. Taking the wrong medicine may delay correct treatment and allow bacteria to multiply.
- If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic for bacterial infection, do not skip doses or save any of the antibiotics for the next time you or your child gets sick.
What is Botsford doing to help prevent antibiotic resistance?
As Janet Moody, our infection control coordinator explains, Botsford Hospital takes antibiotic use very seriously and closely monitors both the bugs that we see as well as the antibiotics used to treat them. Here are some examples of what Botsford does to prevent and control antibiotic use:
- Figure out exactly what bacteria are causing an infection and give a specific antibiotic therapy that's targeted to that bug.
- Monitor trends in antibiotic resistance and adjust antibiotics accordingly.
- Watch dosing very carefully to make sure patients never get any more or less than they need.
- While patients are in the hospital, we have many initiatives to prevent infections from occurring in the first place – so antibiotics aren't needed.
- Physicians who specialize in infections diseases are called upon to advise on antibiotic selection, dose and duration.
The bottom line: If you're sick, talk to your doctor and let her determine the best course of treatment.


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3 leaves 3 trees
These are the leaves I picked up during today's after lunch walk. Their outlines may be superficially similar, but each is a different species. Nevertheless, the 1st 2 are closely related; both are maple leaves. The 1st one may be sugar maple (Acer saccharum), while the 2nd one is silver maple (Acer saccharinum). The last leaf is sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Its fruit, visible below the leaf, is covered with soft spines with openings between them.
There are about 6 Acer species in this area. Here are 4 maple leaves.
The 1st and 3rd are, once again, probably sugar maple and the 2nd one is silver maple. But I am not sure about the identity of the 4th one. Is it black maple (Acer nigrum)?


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Oct. 28, 2011
Cardinal-White Scrimmage Recap
LOS ANGELES- Stanford has been picked to finish sixth in the 2011-12 Pac-12 men's basketball preseason media poll, as announced on Friday morning at Pac-12 Media Day.
Head coach Johnny Dawkins and senior Josh Owens were in attendance representing Stanford.
The sixth-place projection is the highest since the 2007-08 campaign, when the Cardinal was tabbed for fifth. However, Stanford ended up finishing second in the Pac-10 and reaching the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Stanford Press Conference Video
The complete poll is as follows.
|421 pts. (14 first-place votes)
|2. California
|405 pts. (13 first-place votes)
|3. Arizona
|404 pts. (11 first-place votes)
|4. Washington
|355 pts.
|5. Oregon
|282 pts.
|6. Stanford
|255 pts.
|194 pts.
|8. Oregon State
|188 pts.
|9. Arizona State
|148 pts.
|10. Colorado
|119 pts.
|10. Washington State
|119 pts.
|12. Utah
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Stanford wrapped up the 2010-11 season at 15-16. Fielding a team without a senior for the first time in school history, head coach Johnny Dawkins put his rookies in a position to excel, with Anthony Brown and Dwight Powell earning Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honors. In addition to making more starts (47) than any other Pac-10 team, Stanford's freshmen logged the highest percentage of minutes played (41.7) and accounted for the highest percentage of scoring (40.3).
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Over the first 48 years of Israel's existence, this deficit grew continuously, 45-fold (in current prices): from $222 million in 1949 to $10.1 billion in 1996. However, in relative terms, the deficit steadily decreased during that period, indicating that the problem was gradually being solved: whereas in 1950 exports financed only 14 percent of imports, in 1960 this ratio was 51 percent, and in 1996 it stood at 79 percent. Since then the actual deficit began declining, down to $4.7 billion in 2001 and to a mere $0.7 billion in 2005, representing less than one percent of total trade.
Over the past 61 years, Israel has required around $US 176 billion (in current figures) to cover all its annual trade deficits. Almost two thirds of this accumulated deficit was covered by unilateral transfers, such as funds brought in by immigrants, foreign pensions, donations from Jewish fund-raising organizations abroad to institutions of health, education, and social services, and grants from foreign governments, especially from the United States. The rest was financed by loans from individuals, banks, and foreign governments, which Israel has been repaying since its early years.
That is why the national external debt increased every year until 1985, when, for the first time, less was borrowed than was paid back. This positive trend reverted for a few years until the net national external debt reached a new high of $20.8 billion in 1995. During the past decade it diminished considerably, down to zero, and since 2002 it is becoming growingly positive - namely, Israel is a creditor - with "the world" owing it more than Israel owes the world, with a net difference of $50 billion in 2010.
With its small economy and relatively limited domestic market, Israel's growth depends mainly upon expanding exports.Much of the country's creative resources have been devoted to building its industrial exports. The value of these has grown almost 3,000-fold (in current prices) - over 56 years - from $13 million in 1950 to $52 million in 1955, to $1.4 billion in 1975, to $5.6 billion in 1985, to $30.8 billion in 2000, and to $34.6 billion in 2009.
In recent years, over 85 percent of all imports of goods - amounting to $47.3 billion in 2009 - have been production inputs and fuel. 54 percent of these arrived from Europe, with the Americas providing 17 percent, Asia 16 percent, and the remaining 13 percent from other countries.
Israel's top importing regions in 2009 were Europe (48.3 percent), Asia (21 percent) and the United States (12 percent). In the same year, 32 percent of Israel's exports of goods - amounting to $47.8 billion - were directed to Europe, 35 percent to the United States, 20 percent to Asia, and the remaining 13 percent to other countries. During most of the 1990s Israel's industrial exports to the U.S. exceeded its imports from there, and since 2000 this is true even when excluding the export of diamonds.
Joining the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), as well as instituting a free trade area for industrial products with the European Community (1975) and for all products with the United States (1985) has enhanced the competitiveness of Israel's exports. Hence, Israeli goods can enter - duty free - both the European Union (EU) and the United States. This enables local Israeli producers to aim for a market almost 110 times larger than the domestic one and attracts investors who wish to export their products to Europe without paying duty. Israeli investors also forged joint ventures with Jordanian and Egyptian businesses in special industrial zones that enable the export of products duty-free to the US and the EU.
To maximize chances of success, local Israeli enterprises have sought to identify segments of international trade where they can carve out specialized niches for themselves. The establishment of joint ventures with foreign industrial firms has often utilized a blend of local innovations and large-scale foreign production and market penetration. Joint projects have been undertaken in areas such as electronics, software, medical equipment, printing, and computerized graphics. Many of these joint projects are assisted in recruiting capital for joint ventures through frameworks such as the following six binational development research cooperation foundations, supported by the governments concerned: with the US (BIRD); with Canada (CIIRDF); with Singapore (SIIRD); with Britain (BRITECH); with Korea (KORIL-RDF) and with Victoria/Australia (VISTECH).


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I've been testing a Wifi card in my machine and I can't seem to get it to connect to my home router. The card is a
ralink rt37, I compiled the modules that I needed into the kernel and downloaded a firmware file, I can now see the card using
ifconfig -a. I can also bring the card up using
ip link wlan1 up. Then when the device is up, if I run
iw dev wlan1 scan I can see the SSID of my home router.
Now it seems the card is functional I want to connect to my router. The router is secured with WPA, so I need to use
wpa_supplicant (as far as I understand). I tried following this tutorial to get set up.
I have followed their steps and have the following files:
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant ap_scan=1 network={ key_mgmt=NONE } network={ ssid="SKY183C6" scan_ssid=1 proto=WPA RSN key_mgmt=WPA-PSK pairwise=CCMP TKIP group=CCMP TKIP psk=719d0a2d74b09536ce21cecda0851142a2e83d2a56b406098b22012ea0f536f9 }
# Configure Loopback auto lo iface lo inet loopback auto eth0 iface eth0 inet static address 192.168.0.20 netmask 255.255.255.0 auto wlan1 iface wlan1 inet static address 192.168.0.90 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 0.0.0.0 pre-up wpa_supplicant -Dwext -iwlan1 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf post-down killall -q wpa_supplicant
I can then run the command
wpa_supplicant -Dwext -iwlan1 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf & and then run
ip dev wlan1 link and I see the following output:
Connected to 4c:17:eb:a1:83:c7 (on wlan1)
freq: 2462
RX: 295890 bytes (1942 packets)
TX: 53549 bytes (1379 packets)
signal: -82 dBm
tx bitrate: 36.0 MBit/s
It seems that I'm past the authentication stage but I don't have a connection, there's no IP assigned to wlan1, and when I try
ping 220.127.116.11 I get a message saying
network unreachable.
If I run
route I see this:
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
192.168.0.0 * 255.255.255.0 U 0 0 0 eth0
My suspicion is that I've not set the interface file up properly, in particular the
gateway line. If anyone can give me any help I'd be really grateful. Sorry for the long post, just wanted to give as much of the relevant info as possible


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The Buzz About Bees : Biology of a Superorganism
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Tis book, already translated into ten languages, may at frst sight appear to be just about honeybees and their biology. It c- tains, however, a number of deeper messages related to some of the most basic and important principles of modern biology. Te bees are merely the actors that take us into the realm of phys- ology, genetics, reproduction, biophysics and learning, and that introduce us to the principles of natural selection underlying the evolution of simple to complex life forms. Te book destroys the cute notion of bees as anthropomorphic icons of busy self-sacr -i fcing individuals and presents us with the reality of the colony as an integrated and independent being-a "superorganism"-with its own, almost eerie, emergent group intelligence. We are s- prised to learn that no single bee, from queen through drone to sterile worker, has the oversight or control over the colony. - stead, through a network of integrated control systems and fee- backs, and communication between individuals, the colony - rives at consensus decisions from the bottom up through a type of "swarm intelligence". Indeed, there are remarkable parallels between the functional organization of a swarming honeybee colony and vertebrate brains.show more
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- 01 Aug 2008
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From the Reviews of the German Edition: (Phaenomen Honigbiene, Spektrum, 2007) "...In small steps, ... the author approaches the deeper nature of bees ... With ... 250 photos, ... the presentation is excellent. Over 50 of them are full-page photos and give the volume ... a particular aesthetic allure. Any beekeeper ... who has ever tried to photograph their bees would be envious. As a basic work, 'The Buzz about Bees' is not only a milestone in bee literature for ... beekeepers, but ... recommended for anyone interested in nature. It links new up-to-date insights with established knowledge ..." (Gilbert Brockmann, in: ADIZ/db/IF, 2007, p. 2) "It is hard to decide what is better about this book: the pictures or the text. Let's start with the pictures. You look at them and are astounded and numerous adjectives occur to you: radiant, brilliant, magnificent, sharp, informative ... When it comes to the text, I have to admit: Tautz has it easy. ... Not only in the pictures, but also in the text, bees really come alive. ... 'The Buzz about Bees' is the most wonderful book ..." (Hubert Rehm, in: Laborjournal, 09/2007, p. 82) "... The work never comes across as dry or lecturing, not least thanks to the wonderful pictures ... But all nature fans who have always wanted to know 'how bees do it' will find just what they want. In ten clearly structured chapters, Tautz describes the life of the individual bees and of the entire swarm ... Tautz ... links bees and their way of life with many aspects of modern human technology. ... Read it, be amazed - and enjoy a slice of bread and honey as you do so!" (Christine Scholtyssek, in: Spektrum der Wissenschaft, September 2007, p. 92) "... 'The Buzz about Bees' is ... marvelously illustrated ... The pictures are aesthetically attractive, and ... provide rare insight into ... life in the bee colony. Readers familiar with scientific literature will initially be surprised: an academic book completely free from diagrams and tables, and all in an easy-to-read style with linguistic concessions to popular science. ... The book's content provides a graphic presentation of how the 'miraculous' elements of bees' life result from a perfected interplay of physical, chemical, and biological processes in the superorganism of the bee colony ..." (Martin Dambach, in: Entomologie heute, 2007, Issue 21, p. 221) From the reviews: "Excellent and Informative, July 26, 2008" "I found this book to be extremely well written and easy to understand. The detail provided in all the information in this book really gives excellent insight into the structure of the hive and the behavior of the bees without getting bogged down in incomprehensible jargon. Additionally, the plentiful photographs are incredible. Anyone who is interested in honeybees should read this book." (J. Desimone, Helmetta, NJ, USA in: amazon.com) "Educational, impressive, entertaining till the last page, July 19, 2008"Last year I was fortunate enough to read Juergen Tautz's book, "The Buzz about Bees". It was hard to put the book down, once I started reading it. Finally it has been published in English and I am delighted that I can share this book with all my friends here in the US. "The Buzz about Bees" is a fascinating and groundbreaking book! Tautz and his team have done an excellent job presenting their research and studies, also the photographs are of very high quality and are quite beautiful. Tautz's approach to understanding the life of the bees is very innovative and inspiring. Many new and mesmerizing facts about bees are presented such as the mammal-like qualities of the bees. The journey through the book continues from "the bee colony - a mammal in many bodies" and moves to the "super-organism", which describes the honeybee colony as an undividable entity and as "an organic interpretation of an individual". The captivating facts put forth by the author are many. Tautz explains "propagated immortality" which is the unique way in which bees proliferate, and the flower wisdom of the bees illustrated with impressive details (ex. bees can gather and carry the amount of nectar of almost half their body weight). Tautz goes on to reveal more aspects of pollination, such as how the flowering world and the bees coevolved on earth, to the extent to which we depend on them - critical in this time where many pollinators are endangered species! He introduces the concept of the "comb-wide-web" to describe the important relationship between wax comb and communication capacities of bees. The talent of the author is evident in his ability to combine excellent scientific work within a wider philosophic framework. As a gifted communicator, he launches this charming and intriguing journey into the beautiful world of the bees and enables us to understand the life of bees on a new and deeper level. In this book you may find, why bees have held humans in their thrall since millennia. All together, "The Buzz about Bees" is a fascinating book, with numerous facts and detailed photographs, compelling for readers of different ages and backgrounds. Educational, impressive, entertaining till the last page, this is a book for anyone who is interested in bees, nature, and the miracle of life." (Michael Thiele 'Beekeeper', Sebastopol, CA, USA in: amazon.com) "The Buzz about Bees is more concerned with the minutiae of the honeybee's life ... it manages to be accessible and entertaining as well. As Jurgen Tautz ... points out, colonies show an eerie collective intelligence and should be treated as highly sensitive entities, a point that is often not understood by those who keep bee colonies and treat them like 'poor migrant workers', transporting them to climates to which they are not adapted while keeping them in cramped conditions in which disease spreads rapidly." (Robin McKie, The Observer, July, 2008) "The most up-to-date honey bee biology book I've ever seen. It has an incredible collection of photos showing things never seen, and it explains much of honey bee biology with a clarity seldom reached. ... Chapters cover bees and flowers, sex, royal jelly, construction comb, intelligence, family and the difference between a colony as an organism, and a group of individual bees - climate control, comb construction and hygiene. Basically, everything is connected to everything else in a honey bee colony. Don't lose sight of that." (Kim Flottum, Bee Culture, July, 2008) "I confess I knew very little about bees before reading it, but a combination of beautiful, detail photographs and an insightful text means that the remarkable lives of these creatures are revealed in great detail. Particularly fascinating were both the complexity of the bees' system, and the nature of the colony as a superorganism - in fact, the book is subtitled Biology of a superorganism. ... it is excellent." (Brian Clegg, PopularScience, July, 2008) "The book is in essence a series of illustrated lectures on different aspects of bees. ... is lavishly illustrated with perfect photographs by Helga Heilmann, and will surely become a popular source of biological understanding for beekeepers and everyone who wants to understand more of the sophisticated way that a honey bee colony exists." (Bees for Development Journal, Issue 88, 2008) "Tautz provides a profound insight into the daily life of the hairy honey maker and overcomes plenty of common prejudices about bees. ... The Buzz about Bees has the potential to become a classic as well. ... In addition, the book delivers useful advice for everyday life ... . This is a marvellous book with almost 300 marvellous bee photos ... ." (Weanee Kimblewood, Lab Times, Issue 5, 2008) "A honeybee book with a real difference. ... And Helga Heilmann's stunning colour 'action' photographs take you inside the bee colony as never before ... . Jurgen Tautz has a real knack for bringing science to a general audience ... . It's an interesting read - dip in ... . is one of the very few good honeybee books that you won't be satisfied just to borrow from the library: you'll want to have a copy on your own bookshelves, to pick up again and again." (Rebecca Leaman, Central Beekeepers Alliance, September, 2008) "This book makes clear one thing, even for a reader lost in the dense fog of scientific explanation therein: We humans simply can't live without bees. Bees fertilize 120,000 species of flowering plants, including nearly all of those that give us food; humans and domestic animals can't live exclusively on self-pollinating grain. ... For anyone willing to spend the time to study these pages, learning about the 'superorganism' that is a beehive will be fascinating. The photographs are beautiful and informative, and the translation excellent." (The Internet Review of Books, Vol. 2 (1), 2008) "The book ... proves a useful peg on which to hang the story, one that is interesting for experts, and lay readers alike. Tautz starts with an original and fast introduction to the biology of the honeybee, with a chapter that consists solely of photographs and captions. It is surprisingly effective. ... 'Phanomen Honigbiene', the original German version of the book, became a best-seller when published last year. The English version reviewed here is well on its way to outperforming that success." (Sander Voormolen, NRC Handelsblad, October, 2008) "Tautz presents a highly accessible and engaging summary of bee biology with special focus on the hive as an organism from the sociobiological perspective. I am not an entomologist nor a sociobiologist but found the biological explanations understandable. ... Besides being informative and understandable, this book also contains beautiful photographs and figures ... . I've shown this book to non-beekeeping individuals who have spent a great deal of time just looking closely at those pictures. ... is a necessary addition to any beekeepers library." (Abelisto, Canaries in a Coal Mine, October, 2008) "The subtitle, Biology of a Superorganism, tells us the approach this book takes about bees. ... this book will appeal to those who wish a fuller understanding of the biology of bees. ... This is a beautiful book filled with spectacular color photographs of bees." (Ann W. Harman, North Piedmont Beekeepers Association, Vol. 29 (10), October, 2008) "This comprehensive introduction to honeybee biology ... explores such topics as how bees obtain and communicate information about flowers, 'whole-animal gametes,' and the comb's contributions to the sociophysiology of the colony. ... accessible to the public, and his lucid text will reward lay readers, apiarists, students, and professional biologists ... ." (Science, Vol. 322, December, 2008) "A heavy well bound book with an interesting picture on the cover. The feel of the book is good, the paper quality is good. ... stunning pictures taken by Helga R. Heilmann, just draw the reader into the book, leaving you wanting to take them all in as quickly as possible. ... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book for beekeepers and interested readers ... ." (Nigel Hurst, The Scottish Beekeeper, Vol. 85 (12), 2008) "'The Buzz About Bees: Biology of a Superorganism' is a complete and comprehensive study on this fascinating species. ... 'The Buzz About Bees' is utterly intriguing and a very high recommendation for both etymologists and non-specialist general readers ... ." (Small Press Bookwatch, December, 2008) "This book, translated from the German, is magnificently illustrated with colour photographs on all spreads. It offers an up-to-date overview of the world of the honeybee and is probably the only book you will need to understand the current science of honeybees. It will be useful as a library reference, for project work and for higher level students including undergraduates." (John Feltwell, Biologist, Vol. 56 (1), February, 2008) "With spectacularly beautiful colour photographs and an easy understandable text The Buzz about Bees tells the story of honeybees in a new perspective. The Buzz about Bees will appeal to many; natural historians will enjoy the exquisite photographs; students considering studying biology should read this book as a primer to appreciate the principles upon which the biological sciences are based ... . Professional biologists will enjoy the restatement of evolutionary principles ... and the consequences of kin selection and natural selection for such systems." (Wordtrade.com Life Science, 2008) "The theme of this book is the concept of a honey bee colony as a superorganism in which the entire colony functions as one entity comprising many individuals. ... It is very well illustrated, with beautiful photographs ... . I enjoyed reading this book and strongly recommend it to all those interested in learning how one of the most interesting, and intensely studied species functions, and about its contribution as an ecosystem 'service provider'." (C. Eardley, African Entomology, Vol. 17 (1), 2009) "For those who feel that honeybees are sorely overlooked in all this, there is Jurgen Tautz's new book, The Buzz about Bees: Biology of a Superorganism (2008) ... . this book is aimed squarely at the general reader, and so falls in a different category altogether. ... The Buzz about Bees is illustrated with countless, fantastic color photographs ... which beautifully capture all aspects of the life of the honeybee. ... will surely reward lay readers, apiarists, and professional scientists ... ." (BioScience, Vol. 59 (8), September, 2009) "Excellent writing, superb pictures. This book covers the current thinking about bees and superoganisms in a manner accessible to anyone. Enjoy!" (Mark W. Moffett, Amazon, May, 2010) "The Buzz about Bees - the Biology of a Superorganism by Jurgen Tautz ... . This is a quite an extraordinary book in so many ways. It is one of the best produced books that I have read for a long time ... . The book is jammed packed full of facts about the individual actions of the honey bee and the combined activities of the honey bee colony. ... It is an outstanding book that all should make the effort to read." (Stephen Palmer, British Beekeepers' Association News, December, 2010) "This beautifully illustrated little book on honey bees is a nice primer for anyone interested in the biology of this fascinating insect. ... The book is geared toward the interested general public, as the text is easy to read and biological concepts are well explained. ... The author provides a readable volume with fascinating images, which is sure to be attractive to bee enthusiasts and useful to teachers. Graduate students and researchers may benefit from the unique images ... on honey bees." (Anna Dornhaus, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 86 (1), March, 2011) "The book is filled with hundreds of top quality photos, illustrating the topics covered. ... will be most enjoyed by apiarists or those in the animal/natural sciences. ... The Buzz About Bees is a solid addition to the extant literature, covering in great detail an amazing and often overlooked species. ... I would recommend this book to students of biology and lovers of nature." (Benjamin S. Crosier, Evolution: Education and Outreach, Vol. 4, 2011)show more
About Jürgen Tautz
The author, Jurgen Tautz, is a world-leading scientist with a remarkable number of high class publications and a gifted communicator of science. His writing and popular lectures have twice been honoured by the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) who included him among the best scientists in Europe in communicating science to the public. A gifted communicator and leading scientist, Juergen Tautz has much in common with Carl Sagan, Richard P Feynman, Konrad Lorenz, Vince Dethier and others famous for their work in popularizing science and making it accessible to all.show more
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Whereas bee colonies were once seen as perfect societies of selfless workers and drones ruled by a queen, Tautz presents them as a self-organized, complex adaptive system that he considers a mammal in many bodies . This comprehensive introduction to honeybee biology (originally published as Phanomen Honigbiene) explores such topics as how bees obtain and communicate information about flowers, whole-animal gametes, and the comb s contributions to the sociophysiology of the colony. The author has been honored for making research accessible to the public, and his lucid text will reward lay readers, apiarists, students, and professional biologists alike. The book is profusely illustrated with Heilmann s spectacular photos, which capture the full range of bee activities including some, such as the living chains formed where combs are being built or repaired, whose function remains unknown. (SCIENCE, Vol. 322, 19 December 2008) With spectacularly beautiful colour photographs and an easy understandable text The Buzz about Bees tells the story of honeybees in a new perspective. Based on the latest data, notably from his own research group, Jurgen Tautz provides a wonderful insight into the realms of bees. In contrast to the view of bee colonies as perfect societies of selfless individuals ruled by a queen, Tautz introduces them as a superorganism, a self organizing and complex adaptive system based on a network of communication; a fascinating result of evolution a mammal in several bodies. The entire range of astonishing bee activities is described. Remarkable action photographs never shown before present bees busy with cell cleaning, caring for the brood, serving in the queen s court, visiting flowers, receiving nectar, producing honey, comb building, entrance guarding, heating and cooling. Spotlights include bees grooming, swarming, fighting, telephoning, sleeping and communicating by high-toned beeping, scents and dances. "show more
Table of contents
Prolog: The Bee Colony - a Mammal in Many Bodies.- Man's Smallest Domestic Animal - a Picture Guide.- The Inevitable Honeybees.- Propagated Immortality.- Honeybees - a Model for Success.- What Bees Know About Flowers.- Honeybee Sex, and Virgin Brides.- Royal Jelly - Designer Diet in Bee Colonies.- The Largest Organ of the Bee Colony - Construction and Function of the Comb.- Cultivated Intelligence.- Is Honey Thicker than Blood: How Important Is the Family?.- The Circle Closes.- Epilog: The Future for Bees and Mankind.show more


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Informing those in the know who want to know even more
Dedicated to:
Rudolf Ray +++ 14 April 2002 to 7 September 2007 +++
Stelios Avgerinos +++ 23 November 1931 to 4 February 2014 +++