General Mills announced today that by the end of 2020, oat farms that supply oats for Honey Nut Cheerios will host approximately 3,300 total acres of dedicated flower-rich pollinator habitat. It takes about 60,000 acres of oats to make Honey Nut Cheerios products each year. More than two thirds of the crops used to feed people, accounting for 90 percent of the world’s nutrition, are pollinated by bees.1 Flower-rich habitat is critical in helping maintain the nutritional health of bees and the continued supply of crops that we depend on for food. Without bees and other pollinators, food as we know it would be forever changed.
Bees have experienced an unprecedented scale of habitat loss with more than 9 million acres of grass and prairie land converted to crop land since 2008.2 Although Honey Nut Cheerios famous spokesbee, Buzz Bee, and his honey bee friends may not be in danger of extinction like some other pollinators, in the interest of protecting our food supply, Honey Nut Cheerios is committed to helping all pollinators thrive through the planting of these habitats.
“Pollinator habitats are one of the most effective solutions in ensuring bees get the daily nutrition they need,” said Dr. Marla Spivak, a world-renowned bee scholar at the University of Minnesota who has been collaborating with General Mills on this initiative. “Every day, 4,000 species of North American bees are traveling from flower to flower, shopping for the variety of good nutrition they need in order to thrive. My hope is this partnership between farmers, the Xerces Society and General Mills will not only beautify the North American countryside with vibrant wildflowers, but also help the bees we all rely on so much get back on their own six feet!”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7803951-honey-nut-cheerios-pollinators/
Her father was murdered and she would die for vengeance. But a dark stranger’s passion and his will refuses to let her go. Together they take on a deadly enemy with secrets that put everyone around them in danger. Love and vengeance take them to the Edge of Darkness. Edge of Darkness is an anthology where the story Dark Crime appears. Find out more at http://www.ChristineFeehan.com #EdgeofDarkness #DarkCrime romance/fantasy
It was too late. Andor Katona, an ancient immortal warrior, had fought his last battle, just as his lifemate arrived to save him. As he lies dying he realizes she is surrounded by danger and hopes his brothers will arrive in time to save her.
Lorraine Peters has seen enough of death. And she’s willing to fight death to have him. With wits, courage and new friends to help her she might survive this attack and those that are coming. But, even if Andor survives, the fight is far from over.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Find our more at https//www.christinefeehan.com Romance, horror, paranormal
It was too late. Andor Katona, an ancient immortal warrior, had fought his last battle, just as his lifemate arrived to save him. As he lies dying he realizes she is surrounded by danger and hopes his brothers will arrive in time to save her.
Lorraine Peters has seen enough of death. And she’s willing to fight death to have him. With wits, courage and new friends to help her she might survive this attack and those that are coming. But, even if Andor survives, the fight is far from over.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Find our more at https//www.christinefeehan.com Romance, horror, paranormal
Everyone loves summer, but we also need to be careful and watchful of hazards that come with it. Something like a nice family hike or fun in the sun can end badly if we are not aware of such hazards and danger that might harm our loved ones. http://youtu.be/lpel8Wsr_xw
If the world warms by two degrees, some of the changes to the biosphere are no longer gradual.
Six Degrees Could Change the World
Sunday, February 10 8 PM et/ 9 PM pt
http:/channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/?source=4003
Fall in love with India and the bustling city of Mumbai in Ajay Kaul’s book of short stories, Mumbai Matinee, truth-based fiction that acts as both memoir and travelogue. Mumbai Matinee portrays the veritable feast of the commerce, people, and danger which make up India’s most populous city and financial capital. Filled with eight interconnected short stories based on Kaul’s life and work there, this charming book is a terrific pleasure read and highly recommended if you plan to visit.
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/ajaykaulwriter romance, thriller
Embark on John E. Quinlan’s remarkable journey from the halls of high finance through back roads and mountain passes on his Harley and then on to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea, where he and his wife Fiona, start an organic coffee community venture with over 2,500 tribal farmers.
Fraught with intrigue, danger, humor and the power of love, John Quinlan’s book is both a philosophical look at his inner man, and a page-turning adventure as they are shot at, participate in a tribal ritual to wipe a curse from their village, and fall at the hands of betrayal, sabotage, and even attempted murder.
Find out more at http://www.taubada.com/ Self Help, non fiction
Elise Dawson is the nineteen-year-old immortal lightbearer faerie with a universal power. Set in modern day England, Elise has led a sheltered life and has no idea she’s the water elemental. When the truth is revealed, the immortal world of lightbearers and banshees will be on the brink of war. Find out more at- www.brittanyrileyauthor.com Fantasy, YA
