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What caused the bees choose my home?
I found bees going in and out of an area attached to the house. Can I just sealed it up?
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How to choose a bee company.
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Does anyone want my bees, isn't there a bee shortage?
Way back in the day :) beekeepers used to line up to collect your bees, however in the 1980's & 90's, there were two harsh changes in the industry causing many beekeepers to stop collecting stray hives, and also to abandon beekeeping altogether.
First, in the 80's diseases that were never around before began plaguing and killing the common honeybee. Second, bees have become much more aggressive due to the spread of africanized honeybees, (AHB) which crossed over from South America creating in the process a hybrid honeybee now stretching from Southern California to Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and several other states. For these two reasons, it's much harder to find a beekeeper that will remove your bees for free. For a brief history on honeybee removal and to view the AHB's progress visit the honey bee removal map. Bees in the structure of home or building can also be very difficult to remove.
I came home and found bees near my window, what's going on?
Often a phone call will come in with a home owner saying, "I have bees inside my house and up aginst the window" or "I came home and found dead bees near my window?"
In both cases bees are either scouting your home, determining if it's a place they want to move the swarm in to set up shop, or they already have moved in. In either case if it is new and they are honeybees it's important to call a specialist immediately, preferably an honest one. Many people leave it alone hoping they may go away, or they try spraying them, then when the bees disappear in the evening and the home owner doesn't see them before going to work in the morning. They may think the bees are gone. It's likely the bees simply went to sleep for the night and haven't started working yet in the morning. Learn more, about bees against the window or in the house, and how they're getting in.
I have a lot of flowers in my yard, is this causing the bees to move onto my property?
No, bees typically fly up to two miles away, sometimes even further, to gather nectar and pollen. The amount of shrubbery should have little or nothing to do with a hive moving onto the property.
You probably have bad luck. Just kidding! It's likely that the house or structure has a history of bee problems from someone extracting or killing the bees, and leaving the honeycomb in the wall, roof, chimney or other part of the structure.
Typically, a house will get bees about every 30 to 40 years, but if honeycomb from a hive is left in the walls, roof, or other structural void bees come back very frequently. One home owner that was referred to me began getting 5 hives a year. At that point, the best plan of action was to bee proof+ the majority of the house which is not the normal solution. Removing the beehive and honeycomb is an important step of the process. When bee-proofing a house, the sides to focus on are mostly those the sun rises toward. Visit our how to get rid of bees page for more self help on a specific area of where the bees are including chimney, owl box, basement and bees in wall.
Why did the bees choose my home?
Honeybees are somewhat random in their selection of where to start a hive, though there are some things we know. Prior hives left in walls will attract bees frequently. Eves, wall voids, and chimneys are the most common locations in a structure that bees will exploit. They only need one small hole or gap to get in!
Hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and bumble bees are unlike honeybees in that they are all overwintering critters - see wasp id chart. For the survival of their species, the queens must leave the nest and find a safe place to overwinter. In spring time these wasps and bumble bees are said to commonly return to the same or a nearby area.
I found honeybees going in and out of a hole in my wall. What if I seal it up really well?
It may work if the hive has not moved in already. This is a typical remedy applied by homeowners, along with using cans of wasp spay. If the hive has already moved in and the bees get sealed in, bee activity may dissipates for a few days, but nearly always reappears as the bees dig through the wall or void and resume their activity.
Occasionally the sealed up bees end up on the inside of the house. Trapped bees can survive for months before they deplete their honey reserves. If it were possible, to seal the bees in, normally the honey will begin to run down the structure, the smell can to attract rodents, bugs, and bees in the future. To solve the problem bee hive removal services nay be helpful, this means opening the area and removing the honey and the bees and the beeswax, as well as cleaning it. Learn more about bees in the wall attic, roof, or eave.
How can I tell if these bees are the killer bees?
The "killer bees" from old media was a largely over hyped, however bees should be respected as a part of nature, in fact all bees should be respected especially when they have a home nearby. Africanized bees look the same as European honeybees. There have been many fatalities from bees aggressively defending their home. In most cases, messing with the bees in hopes of making them go away will cause more problems than you started with. Generally, the bees attached to your house or on your property are docile unless they feel threatened. Stop by africanized honey bees to learn more on the migration of hybrid honeybees in the US.More about dangerous bees.
Question, the bees on my property seem very calm and don't bother anybody. They're probably not killer bees right?
Good question. A new swarm of bees or bees building a hive, are not likely to sting. This is because they're busy building their hive, and don't have much honey or young to protect. This is true of both European honey bees and killer bees. Often people tell me, "The bees have always been friendly, but they've become very aggressive lately." There can be a few reasons for this, but the common one is that the hive has become more established and now they are protecting it. After summer, bees can be more aggressive as they are also protecting they honey they'll need to make it though the winter. Just because bees exhibit a friendly nature, unfortunately does not mean they are friendly bees. If you need bee removal call the US bee hotline. Visit honeybee removalfor a map of the spread of africanized bees provided by the USDA. This can help you know if africanized bees have reached your state.
My bees were always friendly when we walk by, but now they seem very protective and aggressive? The longer a beehive is left to themselves, the more they can become protective of their home. Honeybees in winter season and prior to spring, may behave more aggressively during this time of the year as most of the flowers and nectar sources are gone and they are protecting their means of survival tell spring. It has been said that hot weather can slightly have affect.
How can i keep from getting bees?
If you have recurring honeybee problems each year there may be several reasons why, the most common being that the bees are being attracted back by the smell from past hives, were perhaps it was not removed effectively or not removed at all. This could be in a chimney were a fire was lit and the honey has melted into the brick or it could simply be a bee hive that was killed on the side of the house. Learn more about preventing future bee infestations and how to keep bees away here.
What will happen if a killer bee stings me?
A killer bee sting has the same amount of bee toxin that a honeybee has, because it is a honeybee. European and africanized honeybees are equally painful and produce the same results; when stinging the ridged stinger tends to get caught in the skin and dislodge in the host causing the bee to die shortly thereafter. Wasps and bumblebees don't lose their stinger but may sting multiple times. Stings can be painful. When stung by a bee it is best to remove the stinger asap. If not removed and the small muscle is still attached to the stinger may plus for up to a minute which can increase the amount of swelling. Hybrid bees or africanized bees attack in greater numbers when they feel threatened or if their hive is disturbed. They also stay angry for much longer.
A honeybee stung my child, what should I do?
If stung by a honeybee, the barbed stinger typically gets stuck in the skin as the bee pulls away, dislodging it from the bee. The small muscle on the end of the dislodged stinger will continue to pump through the hollow needle-like stinger for up to one minute. The sooner the stinger is removed, the less swelling will occur.
Remove the stinger as soon as possible. When a child is stung, it hurts and they are scared. It can help to wash the area and apply something on it to absorb out moisture and if possible a bit the toxin. Some people apply a bit of baking soda mixed with a touch or water or a bit of mud. Perhaps the most important thing is that the child has confidence that he or she will be okay. A good remedy is to stay calm, be reassuring, and perhaps include a dose of TLC.
Studies have found that 15% to 20% of people who when asked, will say they're allergic to stings, yet medical evaluations find it's actually only about 1%. If you feel your child is allergic, seek immediate medical advice or attention.
Many people may go there entire life without having to deal with a beehive. Because it's not common to get bees, finding the right solution can be a learning experience. It's always nice if you can have someone you trust refer you to a bee company for honeybee removal, if that is not possible, you're in right place here by doing some research. Some companies will use scare tactics or try to manipulate you into using their service. These companies may overcharge you and provide poor service. Calling a few companies and leaving messages, or requesting a callback online can also help. Here is some additional info if the bees are in the structure and cost is a concern.
I have what I think are baby bees in my laundry room, I saw 5 today! Are they getting in through the dryer vent? Is this a bigger problem than I think?
Todd Hamel
Hey Bee Man! I have ground bees that bore tons of ant mound hole in my yard and flower beds. They return every year and it seems that thier numbers are increasing. These bees look very similar to a basic honey bee but they are different. I have never been stung by one but unfortunately I am very alerject to bees. I feel the need the get rid of them but I also love what they do for a living. Any thoughts?
I was pulling weeds near a fence between my house and the neighbors house and noticed many Bee's start to swarm around the fence, appearing to be coming from the neighbors side. They appeared to be very agitated even though I was not threatening. I backed away about 12-15 feet and started pulling weeds again. One of the Bee's than came over and stung me without provocation. Could this mean it could be Killer Bees?
Debby Butler
Hello. I live on 5 acres. My home is a deep tan color with dark brown trim. My next door neighbor is a honey beekeeper and has many boxes for his fruit trees and gardens. We planted Leyland Cypress trees (42) at the property line. I have a huge covered patio and two small Yorkies. They potty on the patio and we rinse off their urine several times a day. The bees love their urine. This is so gross to know his honey has dog urine in it. They have been stung several times. Will potted eucalyptus plants help? We have used soapy water to clean the patio. I also read about cutting lemons and putting cloves in them. Also read about growing spearmint and peppermint. Any advise will be most helpful. Do we need to buy a smoker or something else to keep them away? We also have a large in ground pool. My neighbor does as well. The bees just seem to love the dog urine. Will these natural plants help? Please advise! Kindest regards, Debby
Claudia Saffer
Our front yard is covered in theses ground bees that have holes all over. Not sure how to get rid of them but we won't get mail and everyone is afraid to come to our front door. Photos included
Danielle Webster
Just today I have six or seven bees in my house all of a sudden. Is this a cause for concern? I am not sure if I am allergic but the three times I have been stung over the years I have gotten ill and dizzy with major swelling of sting site. I am a bit worried. What should I do? Thank you.
We had the hive and honeycomb removed today. There are still some bees around. Are they still going to be aggressive the next day? And will it be safe to let my dogs out there, since it was in my backyard?
Katherine Lawrence
live in Indianapolis, IN. 46219.
My attic has bees.
Hi I have a problem my mom was in the loundrey and i was with my dad I go to the kitchen and I come back to my room I saw a bee I say to y dad theres a bee in my room then my dad hit the hole where the bees are coming from then it was a lot of bees we dont know what to Do help me please
Hello, I'm not sure what I have-bumble bees, carpenter bees or neither of those. I hear noise early morning or later at night. I don't see many bees flying around any particular area to see where they are or are not going in. I sprayed and have tried to cover the area I thought they were going in, but I'm still hearing them. Could you help me diagnosis what I have and need to do?
sandra james
Front of our home, looks like they are entering holes in rock around window casing where foundation shift caused a hole to develop. We sprayed outside of wall with wasp spray, in hopes that these bees were scouting. We are continuing to do that.
I "bee"lieve there is beehive in the exterior side wall of our home. This particular exterior wall encloses our water heater so we also believe it is not a primary wall that would lead up into our attic so perhaps that may be good news. Bees can be seen buzzing in and out through a hole where a water faucet once was. We first noticed a few bees in December, but thought with winter coming the bees would find it cold and move on. Not the case. It's now spring and it is apparent that there is now a very active hive. We know how vital bees are to the environment, so we would like to remove them responsibly, though cost is a consideration. What would this cost? Please help.
I believe I have a honey bee infestation in the front of my house. The honey bees are going in and out of what I think to be a weep hole under my living room window. I noticed 1 or 2 flying in and out last year but never saw anymore. I had called an exterminator to help identify the bee and he agreed it was a honey bee and said there was nothing they could do to help. After reading your website, I see they usually come out between the hours of 10 and 4 and we are not typically home then. That is probably why I have not seen more of them. My sister called me today and said there were several going in and out of the same hole as last year. I am not sure what to do at the point. I need to find out how to locate their hive within my wall and how to get rid of them.
2nd time this happened over the years. open the garage, leave it open for maybe 20 minutes, and i have a bunch of bees swarming?? when i close the garage, more are trying to get in. i opened and closed it a few times, and now maybe there's just one or two. what is the story?
Sandy Hurst
I have bees under my shed floor and neighbors are being threatened and would like them removed as would I
Jackie Stetina
tim schofield
the are gettig very agressive. I was sraying them outside and they began dive bombing me like in cartoons
Michelle Martinez
Hello, I have been experiencing a few bees hanging around my trash can outside that we use to hold empty soda cans. We have a pile of wood next to this trash can also. Trash can has been in use for at least two yrs but the bees have only been present the past two weeks. We live on phx az. Is it the trash can that it attracting the bees?
Oh my goodness! an amazing article. Thank you! ;)
I never had a bee problem until 4 years ago one be came in the screen door to my house and tried to kill it but it got away, after that every day one bee came each day and kept killing them, and know each time I go outside from the screen door I always get only one pissed off bee hunting me down house is new I paid for it to be made to my choice so it's never had honey combs and I paid for the house to be inspected nada can it be that the bees left a pheromone in the screen door they come after me no matter the season
Hi thanks for your info Our pool is too large to add vinegar to i spray they area with vinegar hoping to steer
Cynthia Chang
there is a bee colony in an outside wall. I can see a hole they are entering. I'm getting ready to completely remodel the entire house both inside and out. Should I call a beekeeper for extraction or a pest control person. I don't have a problem to opening up a wall...but want to know who should I call. Thanks
elisa nelson
My husband found a bee looks to be honeybees in our outside wall by the roof it is next to our childrens window on the second story i was up stairs and found 2 bees killed them and found 3 more killed them and there were more after that and keep coming back .What should i do?
Gary Oberle
We just noticed this week honeybees (a dozen at a time) entering at a loose brick in a capped and closed off chimney. Have tried spray to discourage them but 3 days now and seems no difference. We cannot dismantle this chimney to gain access. Any ideas?
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Dr. Rice has always shown concern for my health and has taken all the time necessary to answer any questions I may have.
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This visit was a follow-up for my 96 year old mother who has atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. Her condition seems to have stabilized at present given the care provided by Dr. Rice and the Hospice team he referred us to. Dr. Rice has been wonderful to my mother and our family as we struggle to provide home care for our elderly mother.
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Billy Rice is a competent caring physician.
Dr. Rice is an excellent physician and is always very thorough. He listens very carefully to my problem/symptoms and includes me in the discussion about diagnostic/treatment options.
He is a genuinely good and caring person.
Dr. Rice is awesome. He is a caring and compassionate physician. He talks to you and listens to what you have to say. I have recommended him to my friends.
Dr. Rice is an exceptional physician. He never seems to be rushed and always listens very carefully with sincere concern.
Dr Rice is the template from which new physicians should be made and measured
No bad experiences! All experiences are always exceptionally positive!
Great experience - Exceptional!
I am grateful to have *William Rice as my PCP.
Again, I owe my health and my life (I am sure) to Dr. Rice's care.
Always providing a timely and informative response to any question I might have.
Best care provider ever
I can't imagine a better health professional than Dr. Rice. I trust him completely and know that he has my best interests and my health as a priority.
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Dr. Rice is one of the best doctors at WFUBH--take care of him !
I feel very blessed to have *Dr. Billy Rice as my primary care doctor. He is OUTSTANDING in every way - very knowledgeable & caring & compassionate. I believe he must be one of the best doctors in the country.
*Dr. Rice is a very kind and caring physician.
Dr. Rice is really competent and knowledgeable, but what makes him stand out is his care for patients. He does not rush you, and he makes you feel like you're the only patient that he sees. His calm demeanor is wonderful.
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Dr.Rice asked if he could pray for me and I very much appreciated that gesture. We seem to have taken the compassion out of medicine at this hospital.
Dr. Rice is not only a wonderful physician he us an excellent diagnostician.
I feel extremely fortunate to receive care from Dr. Rice.
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Dr Rice always does an excellent job. I never feel like he or I are rushed in my visits
went on line to read results of test,I know what he is going to tell me but i would still like a note or comment,makes me feel unimportant
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London, UK – 6 March 2014 – For the second year in a row, Flexiant has achieved the highest product innovation score among ten vendors evaluated by Info-Tech Research Group's Vendor Landscape: Cloud Management Platforms and was awarded the Value Award.
Info-Tech evaluated ten competitors in the cloud management market including Abiquo, CA Technologies, Citrix, Eucalyptus, Flexiant, InContinuum, Microsoft, OpenStack, Virtustream and VMware. Each vendor was assessed on features, usability, affordability, architecture, viability, strategy, reach and channel.
Flexiant maintained the highest Info-Tech Value Score™ of the vendor group scoring 100, well above the average score of 36. Vendors were indexed against Flexiant's performance to provide a complete, relative view of their product offerings. Flexiant was rated exemplary as a product in usability, affordability and architecture.
Info-Tech called Flexiant a proven product, firmly entrenched as a leading incumbent in the cloud management platform (CMP) space with Flexiant Cloud Orchestrator. The report reads, "Flexiant Cloud Orchestrator is a complete solution, offering significant flexibility and ease-of-use at a very reasonable cost…With roots in the service provider market, Flexiant targets service providers in Europe, and has exceptional dashboard customization, and integrated billing capabilities."
John Sloan, Lead Consulting Analyst said, "Everything IT is shifting to the cloud – and the rate of this shift is accelerating. Utilization of the right CMP will enable affordable, and efficient management of cloud assets."
Sloan additionally commented in a recent blog, "Flexiant is the relative David to the VMware Goliath. Geographic reach has been noted as a key challenge for Flexiant but the company has been aggressively pursuing wider markets this year. Since the report was released, Flexiant has overcome that challenge. Flexiant is broadening its global reach with the announcement that Parallels is now a global reseller of Flexiant Cloud Orchestrator. The agreement gives Flexiant an opportunity to expand its North American presence while it gives Parallels competitive ammunition against VMware, which offers service providers and enterprises cloud orchestration and management with vCloud."
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In the current issue of the Archives, we see additional evidence, in a retrospective design, that early developmental events are related to subsequent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.1 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a costly health condition rivaling traditional medical diseases in its effect on social, financial, and quality-of-life issues. Clinicians held a conviction in the early and mid-20th century that children with ADHD had minimal brain damage or minimal brain dysfunction.2 However, a vague phenotype characterization, the failure to identify the nature of the brain dysfunction in the mid-20th century, and demonstrations of substantial heritability for hyperactivity, inattention, and ADHD in the late-20th century rendered the terminology obsolete and also seemed to discourage investigations of environmental inputs to the condition. Did we discard the concept of brain damage too soon?
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On Saturday, May 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., children ages 10 and under can complete hands-on educational activities on the beach. Island Turtle Team volunteers will be hosting activities on Isle of Palms front beach in front of the VFW Post and next to The Windjammer. The program is free of charge, but advance registration is required and will be limited to the first 75 children. Children must be accompanied by a parent or attend with adult supervision.
This is the second year the turtle team has offered Loggerhead Lessons. The 2013 event was very successful and this years event will follow the same format. Seven different educational stations will be set up and children will get their passports stamped as they participate in each activity. Lessons will include Turtle Nesting, Nest Protection, Hatching, Comparison of Sea Turtle Species, Impacts of Beach Litter, an art project and a puppet show.
Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island Turtle Team members will teach the lessons and guide the children through the rotation of the seven themed stations. The children will learn what a Loggerhead nest looks like under the sand. They will also practice probing for eggs in nests and relocate the clutch to a safe area in the dunes marked by orange signs. They will compare their own heights to the length of a Loggerhead and other sea turtle species. The children will also learn the difference between various objects found on the beach which ones are natural and which might pose a danger to Loggerheads. The puppet show will entertain and tell the children about nesting and hatching of sea turtles.
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New York should not allow trapping of snapping turtles
There is an alarming bill on the table right now in the State Senate that would legalize the trapping of snapping turtles – the state reptile of New York.
It's already legal to take these animals with shotgun or longbow. However, extending the law to include trapping puts this species at particular risk of being overharvested. They are an important part of our ecosystem and greatly affected by pollution, habitat destruction and roadway accidents. This bill may also lead to increased poaching and illegal trafficking in Asia.
Snapping turtles have long been harvested for food, even though consuming them is considered unhealthy. According to the State Department of Health, "Women of childbearing age, infants and children under the age of 15 should avoid eating snapping turtles or soups made with their meat."
The bill would allow inexperienced individuals to take snapping turtles by hand to "dispose" of them. As a New York State licensed wildlife rehabilitator, the thought of this makes me cringe. Snapping turtles, normally docile, are large, bulky and fast if they feel threatened, with very long necks and powerful beak-like mouths capable of snapping closed in a split second. If people attempt to take snapping turtles by hand, they are in danger of being severely injured. This is one of the reasons why nuisance wildlife control officers exist in this state.
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BELGRADE, Yugoslavia - In an accord weakening the old guard, President Vojislav Kostunica won agreement Monday from Slobodan Milosevic's party to share power in Yugoslavia's biggest republic until Dec. 23 elections.
Since his victory in the Sept. 24 presidential elections was confirmed by a revolt in the streets, Kostunica has been trying to assert his authority in Serbia, which with the smaller Montenegro republic makes up the Yugoslav federation.
On Monday, Serbian legislative elections, which had been set for next autumn, were moved up to Dec. 23 - a gain for Kostunica's efforts to secure control of the Serb parliament, still dominated by the followers of Milosevic.
Milosevic's Socialists also agreed to share the Serbian ministries of police, information, justice and finance among three appointees - from the Socialists, Kostunica's Democratic Opposition of Serbia and the Serbian Renewal Movement, another opposition group.
The agreement represented an important advance for Kostunica in his efforts to sweep the old order from all remaining positions of power.
"We accomplished two results, early elections and a joint government until that period," Kostunica aide Zoran Djindjic said. "The important thing is that . . . the people get through winter" alluding to the financial and economic ruin left by Milosevic's 13-year rule.
Also Monday, the head of the Yugoslav army, Gen. Nebojsa Pavkovic, again pledged loyalty to Kostunica.
Pavkovic, who was appointed by Milosevic and once commanded Yugoslav troops in Kosovo, told the Tanjug news agency the army should be independent from any future political struggle.
"The election of the president, Mr. Kostunica, resolved the issue of supreme command over the army, which is of utmost importance for the military," Pavkovic said.
The power-sharing deal lets Milosevic's party keep the office of prime minister in Serbia. But the prime minister can now make decisions only in consensus with two deputy prime ministers - one from Kostunica's camp and the other from the Serbian Renewal Movement.
The agreement, signed by negotiators from the three parties as well as Kostunica and Serbian President Milan Milutinovic, makes no mention of what happens to Milutinovic, a Milosevic ally.
Like Milosevic, Milutinovic is under indictment by the U.N. war crimes tribunal for atrocities committed by Serb forces last year in Kosovo. Milutinovic's term does not run out until 2002.
Monday's deal does not mean Serbia is under control of the Kostunica camp. But the agreement helps tie the hands of Milosevic followers in the government.
Agreement with the Serbian leadership also allows Kostunica to focus on Montenegro.
Kostunica was expected to travel today to Podgorica, the Montenegrin capital, to meet with the pro-Western leadership there, his advisers said.
Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic is threatening to call a referendum on independence for the tiny mountain republic if its demands on transforming Yugoslavia into a loose confederation are rejected.
The United States opposes Montenegrin independence, fearing it would encourage ethnic Albanian separatists in the province of Kosovo and lead to a further breakup of what remains of Yugoslavia.
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All About Japanby Willamarie Moore Kazumi Wilds
2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life! Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes, families, favorite places, school life, holidays and more!Celebrate the cherry blossom festivalLearn traditional Japanese songs and poemsMake easy recipes like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza or pancakes)Create origami frogs, samurai helmets and more!
All About Japanby Willamarie Moore Kazumi Wilds
2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life! Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes, families, favorite places, school life, holidays and more!Celebrate the cherry blossom festivalLearn traditional Japanese songs and poemsMake easy recipes like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza or pancakes)Create origami frogs, samurai helmets and more!
All in One Dayby Joseph Cowman Mike Huber
It's another day in Mr. Walter's classroom, and Ari and Blaine hatch a plan to put on a show. Throughout the day, their classmates join the play and contribute new ideas. Finally, it's show time-and just in time for a special audience!While presenting a group of children following their interests, All in One Day shows the routine of a typical day in child care.The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.
All Kinds of Friendsby Norma Simon Cherie Zamazing
"Wherever you live, whoever you are, friends are important, all kinds of friends." In the spirit of her classic book, All Kinds of Families, Norma Simon leads us through a celebration of friendship--school friends, family friends, grownup friends, even pet friends! Simple, reassuring, and thoughtful, children will recognize themselves--and their friends--on every page.
All Kinds of Kissesby Nancy Tafuri Emma Walton Hamilton
There are all kinds of kisses...Cheep kisses. Moo kisses. Maaa kisses. Coo kisses...But the best kiss of all...Is Mommy's kiss goodnight. Sweet dreams, little one!Mommies and babies aren't the only ones who enjoy sharing kisses. All throughout the farm, animal families snuggle up with their little ones, offering them warmth and love. Following a mama bird on her journey back to the nest to give her own baby some special cuddles, Nancy Tafuri uses beautiful, inviting illustration to share how different creatures, from peeping ducks to mooing cows, show their love and affection in very similar ways. A heartfelt homage to all of the wonderful kinds of kissesveryone satisfied, comforted, and ready for bed." - Horn Book
Allisonby Allen Say
When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her, she is suddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does her mother and father. When her parents try to explain that she is adopted, her world becomes an uncomfortable place. She becomes angry and withdrawn. She wonders why she was given up, what her real name is, and whether other children have parents in faraway countries. Allison's doll becomes her only solace until she finds a stray cat in the garden and learns the true meaning of adoption and parental love.
Alone in His Teacher's Houseby Louis Sachar Barbara Sullivan
Illus. in black-and-white. Marvin's friends think he's the luckiest boy in the world when his teacher asks him to dog-sit for a week. He gets to be alone in Mrs. North's house! But pretty soon it starts to look as if Marvin is not so lucky after all...."From the Trade Paperback edition.
Alvin Aileyby Andrea Davis Pinkney Brian Pinkney
Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience. Alvin Ailey is a biography of a brilliant dancer/choreographer as well as the story of the creation of Revelations, his modern dance masterpiece which premiered in New York City in 1960
Always There Bearby Trudi Granger Gareth Llewhellin
Whether you're at the beach or hiding inside on a rainy day; whether you're having tea with a friend or reading a book by yourself; whether you're happy and bouncing or grumpy or sick, it's always nice to have an always there bear. He can play with you, cuddle you, and snuggle you to sleep. He likes birthdays and trampolines and sand castles and puddles. It doesn't matter if you're tired or sulky or shy or scared-you'll never be lonely with your bear by your side. He will keep you company, he will cheer you on, and he will even make you feel braver. He always understands you, and most importantly, he promises to love you, forever and always, no matter what.This is a quiet, gentle, soothing book, wonderful for comforting little ones or preparing them for peaceful sleep. It's a reassuring and heartwarming story of unconditional love and companionship throughout experiences of all kinds. Gareth Llewhellin's sweet illustrations complement the text, and Trudi Granger's beautifully written story works magic with its simplicity. For anyone who loved The Quiet Book, Always There Bear is just as special and just as perfect for quiet moments and trouble-free bedtimes.
Am I?by Wiley Blevins Shirley Beckes
Phonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Jobs; Phonics Skills: short a, f, m, t
Amazing Armadillosby Paul Mirocha Jennifer Mckerley
Reading on your own Armadillos may look funny, move oh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but mostly they are extraordinary! For example, they can jump three feet in the air to scare away any predators (especially the human variety), they can hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they've been known to eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal.Amazing Armadillos follows a female armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, and prepares for the birth of her baby pups. It is perfect for newly independent readers who love to learn fun, quirky, and cool facts about amazing animals, like the armadillo.
Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circusby Tamara Macfarlane Michael Fowkes
It's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands - from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement and danger. And dastardly pirates who will stop at nothing to recapture the animals. This is the third of Tamara Macfarlane's Esme stories which are perfect for newly confident readers to read by themselves, or for parents to read aloud. High in action and with plenty of humour, the stories are brought to life by Michael Fowkes' drawings on every double-page spread.
Amazing Peaceby Maya Angelou
In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. "Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward," she writes, "and speak the word aloud. Peace."Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou's celebration of the "Glad Season" is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life and a beautiful holiday gift for people of all faiths.From the Hardcover edition.
Amazing Whales!by Sarah L. Thomson
How big are whales? How do whales breathe? Do they live alone or in groups? Why are so many whales in danger? This exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea. Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Whales! is the latest title in a new I Can Read Book series about the fascinating animals that share our world and how we can help to keep them healthy and safe. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Amber on the Mountainby Tony Johnston
Amber's mountain is a beautiful but lonely place, until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with new magic--and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own?
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (Amelia Bedelia #9)by Peggy Parish
A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus on a camping trip when she attempts to make sense of some instructions. Picture descriptions added.
Amelia Bedelia Helps Out (Amelia Bedelia #7)by Peggy Parish
Helping hands Amelia Bedelia brings her niece -- and her literal-minded zaniness -- to Miss Emma's house for a day of work. It's a good thing Miss Emma likes to laugh because Amelia Bedelia makes her usual merry mess! Picture descriptions present on picture only pages.
America on the Brinkby Richard Buel
Many people would be surprised to learn that the struggle between Thomas Jefferson's Republican Party and Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Party defined--and jeopardized--the political life of the early American republic. America on the Brink looks at why the Federalists, who worked so hard to consolidate the federal government before 1800, went to great lengths to subvert it after Jefferson's election. In addition to taking the side of the British in the diplomatic dance before the war, the Federalists did everything they could to impede the prosecution of the war, even threatening the Madison Administration with a separate peace for New England in 1814. Readers fascinated by the world of the Founding Fathers will come away from this riveting account with a new appreciation for how close the new nation came to falling apart almost fifty years before the Civil War.
The American Nationby Michael B. Stoff James West Davidson
A textbook for United States history from earliest Indian civilizations to the present, with maps, charts, activities, study questions, and review chapters.
An Amish Christmasby Richard Ammon Pamela Patrick
Some Amish children celebrate Christmas in their one-room school and in their own simple ways with their family and relatives.
Amy and the Missing Puppyby Marsha Riti Callie Barkley
Introducing The Critter Club! Amy and her friends solve a canine caper in this start to a pet-friendly illustrated chapter book series.It's Spring Break in Santa Vista, and everyone has big plans...everyone except for Amy, that is! As her best friends head out of town on exciting adventures, Amy resigns herself to helping out at her mom's vet clinic. At least she'll be around cute animals! But when Santa Vista's cold and elusive millionaire, Marge Sullivan, brings her puppy Rufus for a check-up, Amy encounters an unexpected mystery. After her friends return home, the girls get to the bottom of what happened to Rufus--and discover a way to help other lost and lonely animals in their town. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Amy Meets Her Stepsister (The Critter Club)by Marsha Riti Callie Barkley
Amy is excited to meet her new stepsister Chloe. . . but it turns out Chloe doesn't feel the same way Can Amy and Chloe get along? Amy's mom and dad have been divorced for as long as Amy can remember, but nothing prepares Amy for the news she gets on a weekend visit to her dad's house in Orange Blossom: Amy's dad is remarrying In addition to getting a stepmother, Amy will also be getting a stepsister her age named Chloe. As the girls spend more time together, Amy realizes that Chloe isn't as nice as she appears to be in front of the grown-ups. Chloe plays pranks on Amy and is just downright mean to her. Amy worries that she'll be stuck with this stinky stepsister for life. Will she and Chloe ever be friends? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Ananse's Feastby Andrew Glass Tololwa M. Mollel
When the clever spider Ananse outwits Akye the turtle by inviting him to a feast he cannot touch, Akye plans a tasty revenge. This clever retelling of an Ashanti tale is brought to life by lavish, comic illustrations.
Anatole and the Catby Eve Titus
Anatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no idea their mysterious taster is really a mouse! So M'sieu Duvall thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat to the factory...Clever Anatole must act to protect his job, and his life! He must do what no mouse has done before--find a way to bell the cat. Bonne chance, Anatole!
And God Created Squashby Giuliano Ferri Martha Whitmore Hickman
Martha Hickman's retelling of the Creation makes a familiar story as fresh and entrancing as an emerging world. Giuliano Ferri's playful paintings are inspired by wonder as he imagines a newborn earth, its varied inhabitants, and their infinitely loving Creator.
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- BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
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Geometry Wars 2 Launching Next Week
Anticipated XBLA sequel to release a week earlier than expected.
Miss out on the games announcement at E3 last week? Read our hands-on preview of the game for our take on its myriad new modes, and be sure to view the E3 trailer embedded above.
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Comments (9)
loadingPosted: Jul 26, 2008 12:00AM PST by crazycanadian
10 dollars?! dammit! Everything on XBLA is 10 dollars! Not only is the first Geo Wars the best game on XBLA but it's 5 dollars! Why can't the sequel follow it's example?
Hooray?Posted: Jul 24, 2008 12:00AM PST by FiestaUnicorn
I love the original on XBLA, it's easily my favorite game on the service. What I'm wondering about is, how far can the formula go? There's only so much you can do with something that looks like a space tuning fork. That said, I'm buying this right away.
$10... no problemPosted: Jul 24, 2008 12:00AM PST by born.prodigy
10 bucks for potentially dozens of hours of gameplay, sounds good to me.
Don't Get Me WrongPosted: Jul 24, 2008 12:00AM PST by LevelTwoGamer
I love me some GW! I even have the DS version (suprisingly good, btw). I just know the gaming gods are fickle...
Hey you!Posted: Jul 24, 2008 12:00AM PST by circusofvalues
Stop looking for trouble and bask in the glory that everyone has been waiting for for 3 years now. I spent more time playing geometry wars 1 which was 5 dollars than I have on most 60$ games.
Microsoft Giveth...Posted: Jul 24, 2008 12:00AM PST by LevelTwoGamer
But they're also good at taking away. Why do I suddenly feel a little dread for the release date of another title? Alan Wake has been gone so long, I saw the box art on a milk carton the other day. Who is next?


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Today may be the day you recognize how much you have grown and how your circumstances have changed as a result. Since you are likely feeling prosperous and accomplished, you may spend some portion of your day examining the mechanics of your many achievements. As you look back over your life, you will likely discover that many significant people have helped you reach your current plateau of prosperity. If you feel moved to give thanks today, consider committing to a course of service in which you assist others as they strive to achieve their own goals. The successes they enjoy while under your influence today can show you how far you have come.
The tangible and emotional abundance we enjoy means so much more when we endeavor to use our resources to make the world a better place. The joy we experience when contemplating our relative prosperity is compounded by the happiness we feel as we watch others flourish as we have flourished. In using our resources to ensure that others can someday enjoy the same advantages that allowed us to come as far in life as we have, we give our thanks to those benevolent forces that aided us as we did our best to realize our goals. We see ourselves in our protégés, and our perception of the challenges we overcame as we grew into ourselves is clarified by their struggles. Your willingness to use your prosperity to help others today will help you realize the value of all the resources you possess.
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Earlier in the year I highlighted books made into films during the first half of 2014. Many more book-based movies are scheduled to release in the coming months. Here are just a few, all available at Oakland Public Library, so you can check them out before seeing the movie!
Blogs from the Oakland Public Library
Reading, Talking, Singing, Writing and Playing Works
A new study found that attending storytimes in which reading, singing, talking, writing and playing with your child took place had a positive impact on the child's literacy levels.
I recently returned from sweltering Las Vegas where the American Library Association Annual Convention was taking place. One of the programs I attended looked at whether or not the five activities developed by Every Child Ready to Read 2 - reading, singing, talking, writing and playing with children aged 0-5 had a statistical impact on that child's literacy levels. A research grant in Washington State looked at the literacy levels of kids who attended storytimes where those practices were modeled.
The results? Yes they do! Children who attended library storytimes that incorporated those activities did have higher literacy rates. Just another reason to come to the storytimes offered here at the library and practice these activities at home.
For more information about the study, check out:
Fun, Essential, and Free: Summer Reading
New research supports reading for fun, and reading by choice during the summer.
This new survey from Reading is Fundamental tells us that kids are spending 3 times as much time watching TV or playing video games then they are reading during the summer. Even so, we know that Oakland kids are reading: so far, 1000 more kids are participating in Oakland's Summer Reading Challenge than at this time last year.
A couple of bullets jump out to me from the report:
- Last summer, children who read because they wanted to were twice as likely to read than children who read because they had to.
- Parents who consider reading to be extremely or very important are twice as likely to have a child who reads every day
With your Oakland Public Library card, you can request any LINK+ book that isn't available from OPL.
Guess how many books you have access to at OPL. Go ahead, guess. A million? 5 million? Go....higher. Yes, we do have over a million print titles in our collection and, with a service known as LINK+, an extension of our Interlibrary Loan service, you can choose from over 11 million print titles from participating public and academic libraries in the area.
Like Manga? Link+ has 10,000 listings.
Need textbooks? Link+ has thousands.
Q&A: Patrons ask; librarians answer: How do I teach my child not to fear the dentist?
Q&A: Children's librarians answer questions from children, parents, caregivers, and teachers, all day, every day. Question of the day: I'm taking my son to the dentist. I don't want him to have the same phobias I have! Do you have any great books that will put both of us at ease?
Q: Do you have any books about visiting the dentist? It's my son's first trip to the dentist, and I don't want him to have the same phobias I have! Do you have any great books that will put both of us at ease?
A: Yes, as a matter of fact we do. To quote Mr. Rogers, "Learning to take good care of yourself is an important part of growing. No matter how much you grow, though, there will always be times when you'll need help keeping your body healthy. That's true for everyone – children and adults." His is still my favorite book, even though it was
Are Your Children Bored this Summer? There's Lots to Do at the Library!
Nothing to do? Here's just a little of what's happening in the next 24 hours at the Oakland Public Library
Busy Bee Dogs at Dimond Germar the Magician at Rockridge
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Learn a language online this summer before your travels!
Learn a language online with Transparent Language - includes 81 languages to teach you listening, speaking, reading and writing.
If you're traveling abroad this summer and want to get some conversational mastery in your destination language, check out our online language learning resource called Transparent Language Online. If you're accessing the link from your home computer, you'll need to enter your library card number and PIN to get started.
This program is fully interactive, and uses various multimedia activities to engage all four language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The feature I like best is that you can download all the vocabulary from each section as a PDF so you can even study off-line. (If you're an ESL student, it also includes beginner English courses for speakers of other languages and an immersion course for intermediate level English learners.) You can also get this on your smartphone - just search for the Byki app to get started.
Of course, the library also has a number of DVDs, CDs and books to help
Lakeview Book Club Update: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
This is a synopsis of the Lakeview Branch Library Book Club's discussion of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Percy Jackson Read-Alikes
Recommended books for kids who love Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.
Every day in the library, we meet young readers who just can't get enough of Rick Riordan. The author's exciting blend of reality and mythology has exploded in popularity, with kids clamoring for books in his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, as well as his Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus series. Riordan superfans who are hungry for more fantastical action and adventure may want to give these
Your Library. Your Summer Reading. Your Book Reviews.
Here are some of the books YOU are reading this summer!
Are you participating in our Summer Reading Program yet? Yes, I'm talking to you - you adult out there who thought summer reading was just for kids! It's not, and there are prizes to be won!
Also, we want your book reviews... if you post them on the website, they'll show up right here on the library's website. Spread the word and help other library users find some new things to read. Go straight on over to the book review form and let us know what we should (or shouldn't) read this summer.
Here are the reviews we've received so far...