![]() Where are these extractors made? One has to keep in mind the quotation by Russell Baker: ‘The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately defeat him.’ Extractors have motors and moving parts in addition to various types of electronic controls. ![]() A pad of paper and a pencil are handy to jot down some questions. Now the catalogs are spread out on the table. So meetings are a great place to ask questions. Meetings of all sizes are attended by both beekeepers and suppliers with all sizes of operations. In addition, in January 2017 the two national meetings will be a joint one. The three regional associations, EAS, HAS and WAS hold their meeting during the Summer. It’s time to see when some state meetings will be held, and where. Since the extractor purchase can be done any time before next honey season, it might be a good idea to attend some big meetings where bee equipment company representatives will be present. The Internet, or even the telephone, can be reserved for asking questions. The catalogs can be spread out on a table. It is going to be easier to work from a collection of catalogs rather than online. It may be best to determine freight after an extractor has been selected. Dadant has eleven locations across the country. However, a peek into that catalog shows ‘Free Shipping Even on Extractors.’ That could be helpful in comparing costs. Mann Lake has four locations, Minnesota, California, Pennsylvania and Texas, and two additional pickup locations in California. Brushy Mountain has the main shop in North Carolina, but branches in Pennsylvania and Oregon. Cowen is in California, and Maxant is in Massachusetts. Betterbee is in New York and Blue Sky is in Ohio. Kelley just has one outlet, in Clarkson, KY. The distance from the supplier determines the cost. One of the costs of a big extractor is going to be shipping –call it ‘freight’ because a big heavy extractor, packed for travel, is going to come in a big truck. True, there are many local beekeeping suppliers but their large extractors, if they actually sell them, come from some of the few manufacturers. ![]() Kelley Beekeeping, Betterbee and Blue Sky. But there are other equipment suppliers, such as Mann Lake, Brushy Mountain. Maxant and Dadant seem to be mentioned quite a bit. Chit-chat about hand-driven ones, small ones, lots of comments from really small-scale beekeepers. Well, just putting in ‘honey extractors’ there’s not really much of interest. It will be motor-driven! And those big ones are radial so no need to reverse frames as in a tangential.įirst let’s take a look on the Internet to see if there is anything about big extractors. (That is still an all-nighter with an extractor that takes only a few frames.) Bumper year – 450 frames! It is time to select an extractor. Jump forward three or four years to the goal of 15 hives. So at 30 frames per hive times five hives – no wonder it took ‘forever.’ That’s 150 frames! Last year was a poor honey crop year – too much rain at blossom time so those five hives only filled about 50 frames. That meant 30 frames of a wonderful wildflower mixture. This year, good weather and profuse blooms meant that each of the five hives had three mediums completely filled. Not every year will be a bumper-crop year but that sort of year is when you really need a good motor-driven extractor that will accommodate the quantity of honey produced.Īll the honey supers are 10-frame medium depth. That will take three or four years but now is the time to see what is available for a 15-hive operation and have it in place and ready for the next extraction time next year. It is now time to consider a new extractor, one that will be useful for the next several years since he plans to expand up to about 15 hives. Besides, someone else in the club had reserved the extractor for Sunday afternoon. It is very sad to see results of the bees’ hard work all slimy and fermenting. Could the extraction have been spread over several evenings? Not in small hive beetle territory! He could lose some of that harvest. ![]() His helper friends slowly left through the evening. Never again! The club’s two-frame, hand-cranked extractor was just fine a few years ago for Robert’s two hives but this year with five hives in a bumper-crop year extracting the honey crop was an all-night project.
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![]() Gigi hardly shows Khai’s faceĮven before Gigi’s daughter’s birth, she was already famous, as she had shared her baby bump on social media and was quite happy about the pregnancy. What is Gigi Hadid’s private life like as a mother to nearly three-year-old Khai It’s full of fun in New York City, the model revealed to W magazine. In the photo, Gigi can be seen pushing a stroller. In late 2021, Gigi and Zayn were spotted taking their daughter on a stroll together following their split. Therefore, Zayn Malik can see his daughter any time he desires. The model, 27, talked about raising daughter Khai, 2, with her ex Zayn Malik, 30, in a new interview with The. James Devaney / GC Images News of their alleged split surfaced on Thursday morning, shortly after TMZ reported that Yolanda who is a former cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Gigi Hadid is getting real about co-parenting. The adorable tot, who was welcomed by Gigi and her ex. Multiple sources have confirmed that Zayn and Gigi who share a 1-year-old daughter, Khai have now parted ways after six years of dating. Khai is currently unranked for girls in the UK meaning fewer than three children a year are given. They are still trying to resolve their co-parenting differences and don't have any custody battles. Yolanda Hadid enjoyed a special day hanging out with her two gorgeous daughters, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and her 2-year-old granddaughter Khai. I suspect the baby maybe nicknamed 'Kiki' echoing mum’s Gigi, Kiki means 'double happiness'. So, can Zayn Malik see Khai? The two seem to be getting along quite well as they prioritize their daughter. Gigi and Zayn have been in an on and off relationship since 2015, having their first break up in March 2018. Chid Benz biography: family, drugs, life story, songs, latest updates I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid, and for the sake of my daughter, I decline to give any further details, and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private. Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS 11 NOVEMBER 8.30 PM POSTPONED KONSERT. ![]() 'At the time of your arrest, the officer will confiscate your license and issue you an Order of Suspension and Temporary License. 'If you are 21 years of age or older, took a chemical or urine test, the results showed 0.08% BAC or more and this is your 2nd or subsequent DUI arrest, you will receive a 1-year license suspension,' the DMV states. Tiffany Haddish has been pictured behind the wheel of a car as she left the exclusive San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on Thursday evening
The interval 59–65 has more than 25 percent of the data, so it has more data in it than the interval 66–70, which has 25 percent of the data.Range = maximum value – minimum value = 77 – 59 = 18.So, the second quarter has the smallest spread, and the fourth quarter has the largest spread. The spreads of the four quarters are 64.5 – 59 = 5.5 (first quarter), 66 – 64.5 = 1.5 (second quarter), 70 – 66 = 4 (third quarter), and 77 – 70 = 7 (fourth quarter).Each quarter has approximately 25 percent of the data.Calculator instructions for finding the five number summary follow this example: Otherwise, the box plot may not be useful. It is important to start a box plot with a scaled number line. The two whiskers extend from the first quartile to the smallest value and from the third quartile to the largest value. See the calculator instructions on the TI website or in the appendix. The following image shows the constructed box plot. The smallest value is one, and the largest value is 11.5. The first quartile is two, the median is seven, and the third quartile is nine. In those cases, the whiskers are not extending to the minimum and maximum values.ġ, 1, 2, 2, 4, 6, 6.8, 7.2, 8, 8.3, 9, 10, 10, 11.5 You may encounter box-and-whisker plots that have dots marking outlier values. The box plot gives a good, quick picture of the data. Unless the median, first quartile, and third quartile are the same value, the median will lie inside the box or between the first and third quartiles. ![]() A box plot easily shows the range of a data set, which is the difference between the largest and smallest data values (or the difference between the maximum and minimum). The whiskers extend from the ends of the box to the smallest and largest data values. Approximately the middle 50 percent of the data fall inside the box. The first quartile marks one end of the box, and the third quartile marks the other end of the box. The smallest and largest data values label the endpoints of the axis. To construct a box plot, use a horizontal or vertical number line and a rectangular box. We use these values to compare how close other data values are to them. As mentioned previously, a box plot is constructed from five values: the minimum value, the first quartile, the median, the third quartile, and the maximum value. ![]() They also show how far the extreme values are from most of the data. Box plots, also called box-and-whisker plots or box-whisker plots, give a good graphical image of the concentration of the data. Made in Japan” with the best craftsmanshipĪll SIGMA's manufacturing – right down to the molds and parts – is carried out under an integrated production system, entirely in Japan.To capture this pin-sharp shot the camera’s autofocus system was set to Zone AF with continuous (AI Servo) tracking employed. Using the optional SIGMA USB DOCK, it is possible to adjust the MO position’s sensitivity to switch to manual focus. ![]() With AF position, standard full-time manual focus is available. By setting it to the MO position, it switches to manual focus by rotating the focus ring even during continuous AF. In addition to AF/MF, MO (Manual Override) is incorporated as one of the options of the focus mode switch. Manual override incorporated to make two full-time manual modes switchable. With the further enhanced AF algorithm compared to previous models, continuous AF (AF-C) improves the focusing efficiency by approximately 5%. The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures high speed and quiet AF. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.Īs with the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM from the Sports line, the lens mount incorporates rubber sealing to protect the mount part from dust and water drops. The forefront lenses incorporate a water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. Water and oil-repellent coating ensures a pleasant photography experience It also helps during long exposure photography It can be fixed at the photographer’s desirable focal length, which allows stable shooting whether the lens is positioned upward or downward. The new zoom lock switch enables the zoom ring to be locked at any focal length. Zoom lock switch can be set at any focal length Note: This lens is incompatible with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1V. This feature helps ensure effective panning and outstanding capture of moving subjects. In Mode 2, the acceleration sensor teams up with the Intelligent OS and its updated stabilization algorithm to deliver effective stabilization while you move the camera horizontally, vertically, or diagonally-regardless of the position of the lens. Two OS modes are available: Mode 1 for general photography and Mode 2 for motor sports and other applications requiring panning. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function features an acceleration sensor to ensure even higher precision. Intelligent OS featuring updated algorithm This lens is the optimal choice for photographers who desire hyper-telephoto functionality while staying light on their feet. The tripod socket may be detached and replaced with a rubber protective cover to further reduce weight and make handheld photography an even more lightweight and convenient experience. Moreover, the tripod socket is made of magnesium which is light and strong at the same time. Without the tripod socket, it also fits well into limited space for storage. The tripod socket is detachable so that the lens can be carried by itself. Lightweight and compact construction for higher usabilityĬompared to the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports, it is more compact and lightweight, enabling easy handling and making it possible to do handheld photography for a longer period of time. Chromatic aberration in particular, which could be visible especially towards the telephoto-end even when stopped down, is corrected by the optimized design of glass elements including the FLD lens. This lens incorporates 1 FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass element, which has performance equal to fluorite, and 3 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements, and compensates for chromatic aberration at the utmost. New product lines from SGV concepts that are setting new benchmarks for image quality.īy incorporating excellent optical glass elements, it minimises chromatic aberration and achieves class leading image quality.Compatible with the newly developed tele converters.Customisation and flexible adjustment for convenience or a specific purpose is possible.Enhanced functionality for better portability and usability.High image quality and a compact construction based on the product concept of the Sigma Contemporary line. ![]() The first hyper-telephoto zoom lens from the Sigma Contemporary line for better usability. ![]() The same focal ranges for different purposes. It is dust and splash proof and features a detachable tripod socket for more convenient handheld photography. It has put a special emphasis on its optical performance by incorporation of 1 FLD and 3 SLD glass elements, optimisation of lens power distribution and minimised chromatic aberration of magnification. The SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is designed to achieve a lightweight and compact construction for higher usability with similar specifications to the "Sports" version of the same lens, but in a smaller, lighter design.
![]() ![]() The black-billed magpie can be distinguished from the similar yellow-billed magpie by its longer tail and by the colour of the beak. Males are, on average, six to nine percent larger and sixteen to twenty-four percent heavier than females, at 167–216 grams (5.9–7.6 oz), a wingspan of 205–219 millimeters (8.1–8.6 in), and tail lengths of 230–320 millimeters (9.1–12.6 in). Unlike other members of the Corvidae family, the black-billed magpie is dimorphic in size and weight, though there can be overlap between the sexes. The beak is oblong and weakly curved toward the tip. The tail is made up of long, layered feathers, the middle pair of which extend further than the rest. It is largely black, with white scapulars, belly, and primaries, and the wings and tail are an iridescent blue-green. It is a medium-sized bird that measures 45–60 centimeters (18–24 in) from tip to tail. The black-billed magpie is an unmistakable bird within its range. Description A pair of magpies showing iridescent blue-green wings and tail A comparatively low genetic difference, however, suggests that some gene flow between the black-billed and yellow-billed magpies still occurred during interglacial periods until the Pleistocene. The yellow-billed magpie lineage likely split off soon after due to the Sierra Nevada uplift and the beginning on an ice age. From there the black-billed and Eurasian magpie species began to differentiate. įossil evidence suggests that the ancestral North American magpie arrived in its current range around the mid- Pliocene, approximately 3-4 mya (unit), having crossed the Bering land bridge. In 2000, the American Ornithologists' Union recognized the black-billed magpie as a separate species, Pica hudsonia. Black-billed magpies are also shown to have different social behavious and vocalizations from the Eurasian magpie, further indicating a difference in species. If this view is correct, the Korean subspecies of the European magpie, Pica pica sericea, should also be considered a separate species. It was also shown that the black-billed magpie was more closely related to California's yellow-billed magpie ( Pica nuttalli). The black-billed magpie was widely considered conspecific with the Eurasian magpie until mtDNA studies showed a relatively high divergence between the two species. The generic name Pica is the Latin word for magpie, and the specific name hudsonia is in honour of the English explorer Henry Hudson. Based on the black-billed magpies overall size and tail length differences, it was classified as the subspecies P. In previous encounters with the species prior to its description, it was presumed to be the Eurasian magpie ( Pica Pica) due to their visual similarities. The black-billed magpie was originally described in 1823 as Corvus Hudsonius by Joseph Sabine. Taxonomy and systematics In Yellowstone Bear World (near Idaho Falls, Idaho) Incubation, by the female only, starts when the clutch is complete, and lasts 16–21 days. The black-billed magpie is one of the few North American birds that build a domed nest, which is made up of twigs and sits near the top of trees, usually housing 6–7 eggs. The species also walks or hops on the ground, where it obtains food items such as beetles, grasshoppers, worms, and small rodents. Large predators such as wolves are commonly followed by black-billed magpies, who scavenge from their kills. Historically associated with bison herds, it now lands on the backs of cattle to glean ticks and insects from them. Where persecuted it becomes very wary, but otherwise it is fairly tolerant of human presence. It can therefore be found in farmlands and suburban areas, where it comes into regular contact with people. This species prefers generally open habitats with clumps of trees. It is one of only four North American songbirds whose tail makes up half or more of the total body length (the others being the yellow-billed magpie, the scissor-tailed flycatcher, and the fork-tailed flycatcher). It is black and white, with black areas on the wings and tail showing iridescent hints of blue or blue-green. The black-billed magpie ( Pica hudsonia), also known as the American magpie, is a bird in the corvid family found in the western half of North America. ![]() The Mac must also be using macOS High Sierra or later, the latest version of macOS Sierra or the latest version of OS X El Capitan. New: clones() New: sheet() and sheetid() New: exporttohtml(). Apple removes Safari for Windows references and download links following version 6 release. Get OneDrive cloud storage to protect your files and access them across all. To download an installer suitable for creating a bootable installer, use the App Store or use a web browser to download from a compatible Mac. Download and install the Microsoft OneDrive app for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. ![]() Follow the onscreen installation instructions.Ī bootable installer can be useful if you want to install macOS on multiple computers without downloading the installer each time, or when you can’t install using the other methods. macOS Ventura 13 (in-app download) macOS Sonoma 14 (in-app. The latest macOS Ventura 13.4 beta adds a new beta installation method where developers and public beta testers can opt-in to receive beta updates without the need for a profile to be installed. Open your Applications folder and double-click the macOS installer, named Install. Includes major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models. I was using my iPhone camera as a remote camera on my Mac on a Zoom call today. pkg file, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the macOS installer into your Applications folder. Normally many audio programs have difficulties with a new macOS version. No major new features are coming in iOS 16.5 or iPadOS 16. The update arrives at the same time as iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9. ![]() dmg file to open it and see the package (.pkg) file within.ĭouble-click the. The final versions of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and MacOS Ventura 13.4 will be released to the general public next week, according to Apple. As usual for Xcode, Apple has updated its developer tool to version 14.2, one that is available to download straight away. Use these links to download a macOS disk image (.dmg) file.ĭouble-click the. ![]()
![]() Quicker than a mac and cheese using cashews as you won't have to plan ahead to soak any nuts.Use soy milk or oat milk to make this recipe completely nut-free! Great to pack in kid's lunch boxes and suitable for families with nut allergies.Hope you enjoy! □ What's to love about this no cashew vegan cheese sauce It is a hidden vegetable pasta sauce that makes for such a tasty weeknight dinner that everyone will love! Keep this recipe in mind for next time you need something quick, easy and healthy to feed your family. But what's great about this recipe is that you can easily flavor the sauce in so many different ways by adding more spices such as chili powder or a spicy sauce. I usually flavor this sauce very simply, using only garlic, nutritional yeast, salt and lemon juice. Thanks to the blended starchy potatoes, the sauce is ultra gooey and might even remind you of melted cheese! This sauce is made only using whole foods and is a must-try as it is quite filling, so flavorful, ridiculously easy and will make your belly feel good. The silky consistency is simply mind-blowing! The result is a beautifully yellow cheesy sauce that's shockingly similar to a classic velveeta cheese sauce, but made completely dairy-free and without added oil or processed fat. This pasta recipe is such a great way to sneak in more veggies into your diet, including your kids (and partners □), they won't realize this vegan mac and cheese sauce is made with potatoes and carrots!Īnd you won't believe how creamy the sauce is, even if made without using cashews. ![]() ![]() Makes for a low-in-fat creamy pasta recipe that's very easy and quick to make, which is perfect for busy weeknight dinners! Also oil-free, gluten-free and kid-friendly. This vegan mac and cheese is SO velvety, made without cashews and hides a fair amount of healthy vegetables. |
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