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The Honey bees buzzing from flower to a flower are a lot more than simply appealing sight. More than Just Honey - The Perks of BeeOdiversity
That they sting is and fly in swarms, frightens many people, but then there is all that honey. Web there's something both sweet and frightening about bees. Discover fascinating facts about bees. What
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Life After the Bees Die There has been only moderate news coverage about the massive honeybee die off's that are being experienced in North America, and world wide. This is extraordinary that this isn't top headlines considering the repercussions. Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, "If the bee's disappear from the face of the earth, men would have no more then 4 years left to live." There is some controversy as whether he actually said that or not, but it really doesn't matter, It's the lesson of how important bee's are to our survival that's important. It is pretty well known what is causing deaths, however, the pesticide industry is fighting and lobbying our law makers to do nothing about it. The cause, a class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids. These chemicals where rushed into the market in the 1990's with minimal studies, and no long term studies about the effects they have. The problem with these pesticides is that it wipes out the bees immune system leaving them unable to fight disease and infection. Beginning December 1st, 2013, the use of this pesticide will be banned throughout the European Union and studies will ensue, to see if the honeybees will be able to recover. Sadly however, the American government is refusing to recognize the cause. Their stance is they are unaware of the cause, and therefor doing nothing about it. What will life without bees be like when the bees are gone? 1. Bee Keeping industry fails. 2. Farmers will not have enough bees to pollinate their fields. 3. Without pollination, the entire harvest will fail 4. Majority of fruits and vegetables will go away. No more apples, cherries, blueberries, avocado, broccoli, leafy greens, cucumbers, pumpkins, and so many more. 5. Almonds would be the first crop to disappear. Almonds not only make a nutritious snack, they are used in countless other products, those would also be lost. 6. Almond shells are ground up for cows food. Cows without proper nutrition cannot make milk. 7. Alfafa sprouts will be gone, another food staple of dairy cows. 8. With the lack of nutrition for the cattle, the price of beef and dairy will skyrocket. 9. The cosmetic industry suffers due to their use of honey in lotions, creams, shampoo's and soaps. This causes prices to go up. 10. Cotton is Americas leading cash crop and makes up 35% of the worlds fiber. No more blue jeans, cottons gone. 11. No more honey This is just a few of the results that will happen if we allow to stand by and let the bees die. So what can we all do? Plant some flowers and a garden but don't spray it with any chemicals! Become a bee keeper and raise your own, look into it, its so much easier then you think. Buy local honey, understand honeybees are not out to get you, enjoy their company, they wont sting if you just leave them alone. Support organic farming practices by eating organic. This also greatly benefits you! Tell congress what you think, write a letter. The number one thing in my opinion though, tell everyone about this problem. Share this story, steal the story and say its your own, I don't care, just get the word out and SAVE THE BEES!!!!!
Image 4 of 16 from gallery of Picalo Cabin / Gerard Dombroski Workshop. Photograph by Samuel Hartnett
With a focus on environmental sustainability, OpenHive rears and breeds Irish black honeybees, and we had a chat with them about their process and the brand
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Did you know that some trees avoid each other like germaphobes? This peculiar phenomenon is known as "crown shyness" and it naturally occurs in some tree species (including, but not limited to eucalyptus and Sitka spruce), resulting in rupture-like patterns in the forest canopy.
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The Honey bees buzzing from flower to a flower are a lot more than simply appealing sight. More than Just Honey - The Perks of BeeOdiversity
Image 3 of 16 from gallery of Picalo Cabin / Gerard Dombroski Workshop. Photograph by Samuel Hartnett
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A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong? Everything in this hilarious early reader comic. Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop! None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back--uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him--even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere! Author-illustrator Kathy Caple has created a hilarious story for young readers filled with slapstick humor and a healthy dose of be careful what you wish for. With a variety of panel sizes and styles, there is much here for kids to pore over and return to again and again. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.
There are a surprising number of ways we can support a healthy bee population. Let's see what's killing our bees, so we know how our efforts will help.
In her coming-of-age memoir, refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee. With no word for “gay” in Arabic, Luma may not have known what to call the feelings she had growing up in Jordan during the 1980s, but she knew well enough to keep them secret. It was clear that not only would her family have trouble accepting her, but trapped in a conservative religious society, she could’ve also been killed if anyone discovered her sexuality. Luma spent her teenage years increasingly desperate to find a way out, and finally found one when she was accepted into college in the United States. Once there, Luma begins the agonizing process of applying for political asylum, which ensures her safety—but causes her family to break ties with her. Becoming a refugee in America is a rude awakening, and Luma must rely on the grace of friends and strangers alike as she builds a new life and finally embraces her full self. Slowly, she’s able to forge a new path forward with both her biological and chosen families, eventually founding Fugees Family, a nonprofit dedicated to the education and support of refugee children in the United States. As hopeful as it is heartrending, From Here is a coming-of-age memoir about one young woman’s search for belonging and the many meanings of home for those who must leave theirs. | Author: Luma Mufleh | Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books | Publication Date: May 16, 2023 | Number of Pages: 320 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 0593354451 | ISBN-13: 9780593354452
He thought he knew all there was to know about the birds and the bees, but he's about to get schooled. A little birdie tells Hope Buchanan that American hotel developer Sullivan O'Dare isn't just in town for a holiday. As the manager of Hot Tropics Bird Sanctuary, Hope has more than a vested interest in protecting natural habitats. Hope pulls out all the stops to convince Sullivan to come out with her to the WA bush, with its beautiful trees and unique wildlife. Surely the stunning scenery and a dose of 'Broome time' will show him what is at stake. But what is initially about saving the Sanctuary soon becomes about finding a connection. Could it be that Hope has finally found the bird of a feather to form her own flock?
What could be better than a creamy vanilla custard slice. Ours is a Madagascan Vanilla Custard sandwiched between layers of flaky butter puff pastry and topped with a burst of passionfruit icing. It's an Aussie classic but we'll eat this treat any time, any day!
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In book ten of the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha must solve a riddle to discover the contents of a special message! When flying horses from the Royal Guard arrive in Crystal Cove to deliver a message for Sasha, she can't imagine what it could be! But in order to open it, Sasha must first solve a riddle, which requires her to find the petals of rare and different colored flowers. Will Sasha be able to solve the puzzle to reveal what the mystery message is all about? | Author: Alexa Pearl, Paco Sordo | Publisher: little bee books | Publication Date: Dec 11, 2018 | Number of Pages: 112 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback/Juvenile Fiction | ISBN-10: 1499806086 | ISBN-13: 9781499806083
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I was very pleased to have a day to play with a design I came up with. It was purely by accident, but I had to see what I could do with it. I really wasn't concerned if it worked or not, I was more looking forward to experimenting. 16" x 16" While fiddling with EQ7 one evening, this design came to life and I knew it was going to be my next 'when time permits' selfish project. I tweaked a few things here and there until I was sure it would be manageable. People who have seen this block have said it reminds them of mushrooms, rocket ships, fiesta or art deco. But to me it first reminded me of the inside of flowers. Kind of like these orchids. Paper piecing was going to be the best way to achieve the shapes and with one printed block, I began the fabric selection. I wasn't sure this would even work out. So I had it in my mind that I would only try one block. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" Unfinished After posting a picture of the block, I was shocked at the response and encouragement! I know I always say if you are unsure while piecing something to keep going because you never know how it will turn out...well, I should have remembered that piece of advice! Initially I wasn't in love with this block at all! After a while it grew on me and I felt I needed to go further. Three more blocks were printed, paper pieced and ready to go! (almost!) Because this was an experiment block, I went with an assortment of colors. The only think I kept consistent throughout each block was the yellow. All different shades, but yellow it was! The colors are pretty vibrant and wild...like a fiesta! I pulled some Aurifil thread and couldn't wait to dive into some quilting! This screams for some fun dot-to-dot quilting! The angles of the pieces made it so easy to quilt. Simple straight lines forming an interesting geometric pattern. To break it up and do something a little different, I quilted a 1/2" grid in the outside sections. Gotta be different once in a while! After all the quilting was finished I struggled with what color the binding should be! Should it be white, yellow, black? Should I piece the corners using the same colors of the block? In the end I went safe and simple. The only thing I did differently was glue. Yep, I love glue! After sewing the binding on to the front, I wondered what it would be like to hand stitch a binding without any pins or clips getting in my way. I decided to give it a try and see if it makes a difference. And it actually did! It seemed to me the hand stitching went so much faster, plus my thread didn't get tangled in clips or pins. I'm sure I won't do this on every quilt. It's nice to have options, don't you think?! Isn't the quilting wonderful?! Seriously, I love quilting mini's! You can get more detail because it's small. I don't think I would or could ever do this on a large quilt. Now that I've experimented with this block, I'm wondering if I should try it again. There is a pretty amazing secondary design that happens and just looking at it now...I see another idea I may have to try! Time, I need more time! Naming this block is another dilemma! I've thought about Firecracker, Atomic Boom! and Fiesta Floral. Not sure any of those are worthy or adequate. If you have a suggestion, I'm all ears! Naming quilts or blocks is difficult, more difficult than naming children! LINKING: Freemotion By The River Let's Bee Social Needle & Thread TGIFF Crazy Mom Quilts Finished or Not Friday
