European paper wasps (Polistes dominula) advertise the size of their poison glands to potential predators, finds a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology. The brighter the colour, the larger the poison gland. Aposematism is used by many different animals to warn potential predators that they are poisonous. Usually this takes the form of distinctive colouration or patterns which predators quickly learn to avoid. Paper wasps have conspicuous yellow and black patterns covering their bodies and researchers from University of Granada ...

PETERSHAM, Mass. (August 19, 2012)---The authors of a Harvard study published today in Nature Climate Change gathered their data from an unlikely source—the trip accounts of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club. Over the past 19 years, the amateur naturalist group has logged species counts on nearly 20,000 expeditions throughout Massachusetts. Their records fill a crucial gap in the scientific record. Once analyzed, the data show a clear trend. According to Greg Breed, lead author on the study and a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Mass., "Over the ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Computing prime factors may sound like an elementary math problem, but try it with a large number, say one that contains more than 600 digits, and the task becomes enormously challenging and impossibly time-consuming. Now, a group of researchers at UC Santa Barbara has designed and fabricated a quantum processor capable of factoring a composite number — in this case the number 15 — into its constituent prime factors, 3 and 5. Although modest compared to a 600-digit number, the achievement represents a milestone on the road map to building a ...

DENVER — A new study led by the University of Cincinnati examines stereotypes of immigrants from four global regions and measures opinions of the impact of immigration on U.S. society. The researchers say their findings provide the most solid evidence yet that perceptions of the characteristics of Latin American immigrants in particular are strongly linked to beliefs about the impact of immigration, especially on unemployment, schools, and crime. The research will be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. The study was conducted ...

DENVER — Why do some colleges have persistently high levels of binge drinking? It may be because, at these schools, binge drinking is associated with high status and binge drinkers are happier with their college social experience than their non-binge drinking peers, suggests new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. "Binge drinking is a symbolic proxy for high status in college," said Carolyn L. Hsu, co-author of the study and an associate professor of sociology at Colgate University. "It's what the most powerful, ...

PHILADELPHIA (August 20, 2012) – New research from the Monell Center reveals that exposure to secondhand smoke decreases sensitivity to cough-eliciting respiratory irritants in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. The findings may help to explain why children of smokers are more likely to develop pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases and also are more likely to experiment with smoking during adolescence. "Cough protects our lungs from potentially damaging environmental threats, such as chemicals and dust. Living with a parent who smokes weakens this reflex, ...

JJ Schultz released his fourth studio album, Carolina, on Saturday August 11th. Following his albums Bustin' Outa Town, Something To Me, and Traveling Songs, Carolina features a stripped down Americana sound, communicating one man's struggle with love and manhood. With whiskey soaked lyrics, sparse guitars, and a heavenly Hammond B3, Schultz's Western Roots music weaves a lush, intricate mood. The album features a combination of Schultz's solo work as well as numbers with his full band. On the solo tracks, Schultz's relaxed and almost casual guitar picking is accompanied ...

August is a busy time of year as summer activities begin to wane and preparations for back to school begin. Remember to treasure this time with your children—especially with the middle child who tends to "get lost in the shuffle." As National Middle Child Day is celebrated in August, GiftWorksPlus recommends family picture frames to mark this event as well as other treasured moments that are here today and gone tomorrow. These custom wooden frames are engraved with names, dates, and personal messages at no additional cost. And, as always, these personalized ...

"Properties marketed by NAMG will receive world wide exposure when included in the Marknet Alliance National Real Estate Auction," said John Nicholls, president of the company. "These are excellent investment properties or primary residences. The bidding will be done in an online only format, so bid early and bid often and be the new owners of these homes. Bidding ends on August 31." "220 Buxton Street is a 3 bedroom, 770 sq. ft. income producing home on a .12 acre lot. The home's highlights include a fenced backyard, electric heat and vinyl ...

BenevolenceInc.com has named A. Andersen of Honolulu, HI the website's July Drawing Winner. Andersen has won a Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub, valued at $37, and also 20% back on her next order. Andersen made a purchase during the month of July and was automatically entered in the BenevolenceInc.com's monthly drawing. The Seasource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub is described as a mild body buffer that lathers into a rich foam. The scrub is designed to gently exfoliate and cleanse toxins from the skin's surface. By doing this, the product increases microcirculation ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, August 21, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt welcomes guest Jeff Stockton as they ponder the question: Where are you in your own Sacred Story? Pratt and Stockton tell listeners that our stories can weave and hold us together or it can unravel you bearings in life and tear us from your true selves. Stories have power; they can heal and they can harm. ...

Internationally-renowned tenor, Joseph Spinella will be the headlining artist performing two shows at 5 pm and 7:30 pm at Bianca's Ristorante. This is the first live show following Spinella's recording session with the Macedonian Radio Symphony Orchestra in August. He was working in Macedonia recording for his next album, scheduled to be released in 2013. This new album includes Italian classics plus a few new songs written for his new project, 'Spinella Tenor of Illusions' combining classical music with magic illusions. A native of Sarasota, Florida, Spinella was awarded ...

James Bond's famous ordering of a "Vodka Martini; shaken, not stirred," has long captured the imaginations of men of all ages. But how many men actually order this famous cocktail, or know how to make one? What about the Old-Fashioned Cocktail which has gained popularity thanks to Mad Man, Don Draper? Chances are, any man who would want to make one of these doesn't have the proper equipment with which to do so. For this reason, entrepreneur and distinctive drinking advocate, Patrick Eichhold built GentlemansHomeBar.com, a combination blog and online store where ...

Lori Torline, President of Lori Leigh Designs, Inc. announced today that her fashion and jewelry accessory product atelier has appointed Hiskey and Company to handle retail sales activity in the key states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana and Idaho. "Hiskey and Company is one of the oldest and most successful sales agencies in the region", said Ms. Torline. "The lines they represent are among the strongest in the gift and fashion accessory categories and they are most adept at pioneering exciting new lines such as our Earring Chalets". "We ...

Planet Punch is the new official drink that's guaranteed to get you hooked. Planet Punch smells like a Jolly Rancher with a flavor of juice that gives you the ultimate satisfaction and relaxation that has a serious hit to it. It's by far the type of drink that goes down smoothly with a bite that will have you screaming WHOA like I want that, I need that. However, Planet Punch was created by Mr. Styles Montana for his love of cocktails which was established in the year of 2009. Planet Punch is currently being promoted in New York City clubs, lounges and bars and is ...

Keys in the River is a cycle of stories about economically-challenged, politically-torn, and disease-ridden Zimbabwe, told as if the reader were sitting and listening to neighbors and friends talking about life. Some stories are tender, even comic; in others, tragedy and outrage lurk. The stories share a common thread, a noble stance in the struggle to find love, freedom, justice, completeness, and satisfaction. The author, Tendai Rinos Mwanaka, was born in 1973, in Nyanga, Nyatate, Mapfurira village, in the remote eastern highlands of Zimbabwe. He is the author of "Voices ...

Cosmetology students at Olympian University, 1011 E. 10th St. in Alamogordo are helping students ages 4-18 return to school in style with a variety of back to school specials. The specials include: buy one get one free haircuts; $2 off any regularly priced haircut; $4 off acrylic nail services and 15% off all Peter Hantz retail products. "By offering deep discounts to our already reasonably-priced services, we can help ensure more students can go back to school in style," said Jessica Wolman, one of the owners of the award-winning cosmetology school. The ...

They say that if you took twenty different types of sports you will get twenty different types of fitness definitions from the participants. It does not make any difference whether you are involved with anything from Yoga to surfing it will have its own specific type of fitness that it needs. The dictionary describes fitness as the ability of something or someone to adapt to the environment. When we are intent on getting fit or improving our fitness it is all relative to how fit we currently are and for what specific sport or activity we would want to get fit. The training ...

Geri Stengel, founder of Ventureneer.com, has been named a Top 100 Champion in the 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards. The Small Business Influencer Awards honor those who are influential to small businesses in North America, through the products, services, knowledge, information or support they provide to the small business market. The Awards are designed to recognize the unsung heroes of small businesses - those who support and encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners, and help them achieve success and stay successful. The Champions are chosen based ...

DanceWear Corner (DWC) - a retailer of dancewear, shoes, accessories and dance-themed gifts based in Central Florida - announces the grand opening of a third retail location, the Capezio Orlando by DWC store. This 3,000 sq ft dancewear superstore conveniently is located just minutes from Orlando International Airport and Downtown Orlando. As part of the grand opening celebration, DWC had Peter Sabasino, season six finalist of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," to dance; sign autographs and participate with various dance companies from our Central Florida. ...

In the week starting August 15, the leading web hosting deals and reviews website Dotcomregisterindia.com announces the new three HostGator coupon code 2012 for any HostGator web hosting plans. The consumers can save 25%, $9.94, or $24.94 on ordering different web hosting packages in different billing cycles, pricing started from 1 cent only, by using these three HostGator coupon codes. HostGator, is one of the largest web hosting companies with pretty solid background and industry reputation, having over 1,000 staffs and 12,000 Intel-powered servers running Linux CentOS ...

Never order the expensive personalized checks again! With the new ezCheckPersonal PC check writer from halfpricesoft.com, users can DIY easily in house. And the best of all, North Carolina users can get this check writer software and the blank computer check paper for free through the new online special offers. The newly released version comes with several useful features: - New check layout screen allows users to add logo, change font and add new field easily - New data backup and restore feature helps users run check software with peace of mind. - Updated data ...

The Fixer Concierge, one of the UK's favourite executive assistant and concierge companies providing personal concierge, corporate concierge and lifestyle management services to clients throughout throughout the UK, has recently seen unprecedented number of requests coming in from clients in the UK and those who were lucky enough to visit the UK during the period of the 2012 Olympics being hosted in London over the last few weeks. Emma Theen Larsson Head of International Clients at The Fixer states that 'despite the tough climate we are still seeing an increase ...

"Dine for Promise," an evening of fine food and fun, will be held Monday, September 10th at Union Restaurant in downtown Delray Beach to benefit Family Promise of South Palm Beach County (www.familypromisespbc.org) and its mission to support local children and families who are in a homeless situation achieve a journey of independence. Honorary Chairman for "Dine with Promise" is former Delray Beach Mayor Jeff Perlman and the festivities will include an array of specially-priced Asian Fusion delicacies including appetizers, main course selections and ...

CDM Media extended an invitation to CTOs and technology executives today to speak at the upcoming CTO Telecom Summit, to be held Sept. 16-18, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The CTO Telecom Summit is an opportunity for CTOs and technology executives to discuss how the mobile transformation is currently affecting the telecom industry, and how executives can position their companies to take advantage of current changes and trends. A few of this year's agenda session titles: • Cloud Application Architecture and Integration • How the Cloud Rewrites the Rules for Sharing ...