![]() ![]() pensylvanicus (American bumble bee, including the Sononran bumble bee: B. insularis (indiscriminate cuckoo bumble bee)ī. Nesting sites are normally found underground in abandoned burrows, bird boxes, under the decking, or in the compost bin. They are rounder, larger and furrier and come with a variety of coloured stripes across the end of their tails. Letters drop continuously from above into the shortest columns. Proper names, slang, and abbreviations cannot be used. You can earn 10 extra honey and turn all the tiles to Royal Jelly when you spell the Buzz Word. Make words with green Royal Jelly tiles to score extra points. ![]() appositus (white-shouldered bumble bee)ī. Bumblebees They arent easily confused with any other bee. Words must be two or more letters in this spelling bee game. In Utah, there are approximately 17 historically native species. There are more than 200 species of bumble bees around the world all residing under the genus Bombus. They are very reluctant to sting, only doing so if they are trapped or defending their nest. For solitary/masonry bees, in the long-term, re-pointing with sound mortar is the only answer. Bumble bees are docile and will raise a middle leg when threatened. Bumble bees all belong to the genus Bombus in the family Apidae, the same family as honey bees, digger bees, squash bees, orchid bees, and stingless bees. For bumblebees and tree bees, blocking up access points will prevent non-target bees from entering and getting contaminated, as well as shortening the likelihood of other bees accessing the same area in the future. Bumble bees tend to slowly fly from flower to flower, climbing up the flower stalk if there are multiple flowers on a single plant, and will often buzz against flowers to release the pollen. To better conserve and protect bumble bees in home landscapes in the Pacific Northwest, this publication aims to develop public awareness and appreciation. ![]()
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![]() ![]() But as I say and that was one of them, one of those big observations as well. But apparently, apparently, we of the Chinese astronomers were observing sunspots just almost as long ago as like 165 B.C. ![]() And there were some of the first Western astronomers to observe them. So they appear darker than their surroundings. ![]() There was a group of European astronomers who sort of independently of one another were observing sunspots at the time, which are these sort of dark spots that are cooler, cooler spots on the surface of the sun. And he was also Galileo was also one of the first Western astronomers. But 50 years later, he was the first to sort of say that there were rings and which is obviously why the where the Cassini-Huygens mission got its name from the Huygens lander that landed on Titan named after Huygens discovered Saturn's rings. And it wasn't until a Christian Huygens used even better telescopes. ![]() He thought there were like perhaps moons or I think he called them arms. And he did observe Saturn's rings, but he didn't realise that there were rings. Iain As if there's a few other sort of Galileo's observations that are worth sort of touching on. And there must be other imperfections throughout the throughout the solar system, throughout the cosmos that are just waiting to be discovered and understood. There are imperfections and those imperfections are there to be studied and understood. And so, yeah, as as you said, it's sort of helped us understand maybe perhaps our own sort of insignificance, but also it made those celestial objects a bit more ordinary, which I think in a way makes them a bit more extraordinary because you sort of think, well, they're not sort of these like perfect spheres. Maybe maybe the moon is going round the earth and earth is going around the sun and the sun is actually at the centre of the solar system. So maybe Earth is also dragging the moon across the solar system. You know, the idea that the Sun is actually at the centre of the solar system and everything revolves around the sun, orbits the sun and and observing Jupiter and its moons, Jupiter's a planet. And also, of course, this idea that, you know, Earth is at the centre of the solar system or Earth is at the centre of the universe, which in a lot of sort of work on the on the heliocentric model had been done by Copernicus. But it's also sort of noticing, first of all, that the moon is sort of imperfect and it's not this perfect sphere, the sort of almost like Godly otherworldly, perfect sphere. It's it's fantastic, of course, getting a closer look at these of these bodies. And then, I suppose, most famously observed Jupiter, four of its moons, its largest moons, which now, of course, we knew as the Galilean moons, which are Europa, Calisto, Ganymede and Io and those I mean, you know, astronomically speaking. We observed the Moon and he created sketches of the Moon and he found it had mountains and craters and all these features. And so the first of the first objects Galileo sort of observed were like the Moon. Almost single handedly changed the way humanity considered itself within the context of the universe. And the really interesting thing about when you consider Galileo's telescope and its effect on astronomy, it's not just that he created the capability of observing distant objects like the moon and the planets. Now supposedly Galileo's first telescope could magnify objects by about three times, but he kept working on the instrument and it got up to like eight times magnification, eventually 30 times. He was the first to create his own refracting telescope in 1609 and use it for the purposes of observing and bodies of the solar system for observing the stars. But as far as I understand it, those were mostly used for earthly matters, for observing things on Earth and for military purposes and things like that. So they are sort of considered to be the first people who created the concept of a telescope. But generally speaking, when we're talking about sort of European astronomy and the telescope as we know it, in terms of a celestial observing instrument, people go people go back to the Netherlands and 1608 and with the spectacle makers, Hans Lippershey, Zacharias Johnseen and Jacob Matteus. I was thinking about this, and, you know, usually when something as something that's a really sort of ubiquitous invention that's everywhere, I think it's quite difficult to sort of actually pinpoint what the first incarnation of that was, you know, because who can say he was the first person to sort of create the, you know, the optics that would magnify light. And sort of I suppose if you if you are thinking about the telescopes that have changed astronomy, you would go all the way back to the first telescope, wouldn't you? Which is which is sort of generally considered to be Galileo's refractor. ![]() ![]() ![]() Work on Counting with a Fine Motor and Sensory Twist I kept just one kind of object on each line of string. Then, I threaded them onto each string and tied the loose end to the opposite side of the stool. ![]() I ended up cutting the straws into smaller pieces. I picked four objects that were really different to make the sensory experience even better!įor our abacus, we used: beads, wooden rings, colorful elastic bands, and colorful straws. Think: beads, metal nets, buttons, straws, O-shaped cereal, pipe cleaners bent into a circle, or other similar odds and ends.Īfter a quick search through my craft storage closet, I was able to find four different items I had on hand to string across each line. The loose parts should be able to be threaded onto a string. ![]() I tied one end to one side of the chair, while leaving the other loose so I could thread my loose parts on. You can use any chair you have on hand in your house – even a highchair! I used one of our kitchen stools.įirst, I cut four different lines of strings. A variety of loose parts that can be threaded.To make your own DIY abacus for toddlers, you’ll need: The entire prep time it took me to set this up was less than 15 minutes! They will need to slide the beads, or other bead-like items, along the strings as they count.Īdd an extra sensory boost to your no-prep activity when you DIY your own abacus with loose parts from around your house. Simple No Prep Customizable DIY Abacus For ToddlersĪn abacus is a great tool to practice fine motor skills in toddlers. I decided to take our learning games in a classic direction with an abacus. Turning learning into a game is a great way to make counting so much more fun! Work on counting skills with a super simple activity that's perfect for toddlers! Make Lisa's DIY abacus for toddlers with items you already have at your house.Ĭounting is such a fundamental skill for kids to learn. ![]() ![]() ![]() Out of these three Override is most used because of its general nature, while SuppressWarnings is also used while using Generics, Deprecated is mostly for API and library. This implementation is going to have only one annotation on the class. Override is one of the three built-in annotations provided by Java 1.5, the other two are SuppressWarnings and Deprecated. Annotating methods improves readability by showing the authors. In this generic resource interface, we are going to provide various HTTP verb operations for a type T: public interface AppResource create(T t, long long update(T long id) Adds Override to methods overriding superclass methods or implementing interface methods. Let's see an example, how to use this feature of JAX-RS. One of the roles of Override is to ensure that the method really does override the base class or interface method. The class that implements an interface must override to implement all abstract methods declared in the interface. That means only method level JAX-RS are inherited to the sub-classes.Īnnotations on a super-class take precedence over those on an implemented interface.
![]() The carbon fiber version of this tripod does come with a higher price tag, and it's important to acknowledge that it may be a significant investment for some photographers. However, there are a few extras you get for your money, like a set of spikey feet and a shorter central column, which are helpful when you are shooting low to the ground. At this size, the weight difference between the carbon fiber and aluminum models is quite apparent but as expected, the carbon fiber model is going to set you back more money than the aluminum model.Īlthough adding the head separately will increase the tripod's already high cost, you can then customize it to suit your own preferences and requirements. The Mach3 series of tripods feature a range of different configuration options and come in both carbon fiber and aluminum variants. ![]() ![]() Then, edit them with one of the best photo editing apps and you'll see them with maximum wow factor. Get the angle you want, keep the camera perfectly still to shoot the cosmos, and get those out-of-this-world astro images you've always dreamed of. Partner one of these tripods with the best cameras for astrophotography, best cameras overall or the best lenses for astrophotography, and the sky's the limit. If any of the tripods in this list catches your eye, make sure you check back during Prime Day in July, as we'll be covering all the best deals and discounts available. Our comprehensive list includes options for every price range and level of photography expertise, providing you with a range of choices to suit your specific needs. We have thoroughly tested, rated and reviewed the top camera tripods currently on the market. They should also remain rock solid throughout shooting stills or video. ![]() The best camera tripods will be easy to use, lightweight, fold up small and give enough height when fully extended to aid with composition. ![]() ![]() In more recent years, those fonts are no longer bundled with the “Creative Cloud” applications, but are available for temporary use via the Adobe Fonts service (formerly Typekit) along with thousands of other fonts, some very high quality and some, well … These were high quality fonts created by Adobe's own group of font designers and included families such as Myriad, Minion, Adobe Garamond, etc. during the days of the “Creative Suite,” came bundled with a wide range of fonts from the Adobe Originals collection. There is a very big difference as to whether you see a wide range of fonts within Illustrator (including all the fonts otherwise installed on your system) versus how many additional fonts are installed by Illustrator (or any other Adobe application). There are some Mac utility programs like OnyX can them.Īnyone else have any additional suggestions? There are some programs that can remove them (they may not be able to remove all of them though) like Extensis Suitcase. ![]() Mac only: one other possibility is that you might have a corrupted font cache file(s) somewhere. ![]() They are located in: ~\Your User Name\Library\Caches\ (there may be others but these are the ones I know about).ģ. ![]() Mac only: If no luck, try wiping out the cache files related to Illustrator. Doing so will of course wipe out all your Illustrator preferences and other settings so be prepared.Ģ. Reset your Illustrator preferences by holding down the Alt Control Shift (Windows) or Option Command Shift (Mac) keys and launch Illustrator. So, with no Illustrator document open, you click the Type menu at the top of the screen and select Font, the only font that shows in the fly out list is Myriad Pro? If so, here are a couple things to try:ġ. ![]() ![]() ![]() To validate multiple values in a single row You can implement more extensive customization by replacing the CellStyle used by the column. This is required because there is currently no dedicated error template for cells. Note the use of a trigger to determine whether there is a validation error. When a user enters an invalid value, the style changes the cell background color and adds a ToolTip. The following example updates the previous example by adding an error style shared by the three columns with validation rules. Because the editing controls are created at run time, you cannot use the Validation.ErrorTemplate attached property like you would with simple controls. Set the column's EditingElementStyle property to a style appropriate for the column's editing control. You can change this default validation feedback as described in the following procedure. When a user enters an invalid value (such as a non-integer in the Course ID column), a red border appears around the cell. Three of the columns specify the ExceptionValidationRule by setting the ValidatesOnExceptions property to true. The following example shows a DataGrid control with four columns bound to different properties of a business object. This is similar to validating data in simple controls, as described in Data Binding Overview. Specify one or more validation rules on the binding used with a column. The following procedures describe how to apply validation rules to DataGrid bindings and customize the visual feedback. You can also provide customized visual feedback for validation errors, or use the default visual feedback that the DataGrid control provides. With row-level validation, you validate entire data objects when a user commits changes to a row. With cell-level validation, you validate individual properties of a bound data object when a user updates a value.
![]() ![]() It's better than the KitchenAid for thicker recipes like nut butter and comes with a whisk for making whipped cream or hollandaise sauce. It's not as well-suited for processing smaller batches of ingredients for something like a single-serve smoothie but produces a fairly smooth blend with fibrous vegetables, like kale and broccoli, so it produces well-blended soups and sauces. Still, its blending performance is comparable to pricier blenders' like the KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender. This simple immersion blender doesn't come with accessories like a beaker or a pan guard. The best hand blender in the budget range we've tested is the NutriBullet Immersion Blender. Unfortunately, some parts of the blender feel cheap or plasticky, and the blending arm isn't dishwasher-safe. It takes longer to process ingredients than the Ninja, but it's a little lighter, which is nice if you need to blend for several minutes. It does a better job of processing smaller batches, so it's well-suited for something like a cup of soup or a single-serve smoothie. However, it doesn't blend fibrous ingredients as well as the Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System, so if you use it to blend a big pot of broccoli soup, there will be some unprocessed bits left over. There's a pressure-sensitive button on the motor body to adjust the blending speed, and it's very quiet for a blender. It comes with a beaker for blending, a matching storage lid, and a plastic pan guard to protect non-stick pans from getting scratched by the blade bell. This blender isn't as well-built as the Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System, and it doesn't come with as many extra attachments, but it's a good choice if you're looking for a more basic blender. The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is a cheaper, more straightforward option. There are downsides: it's loud for an immersion blender, and the motor body is heavy, so it's more tiring to hold onto than lighter models. The blending arm and all the accessories are dishwasher-safe. While it's a long process, it can produce smooth, spreadable dips and spreads like nut butter if you work in small batches. Immersion blenders aren't ideal for crushing hard ingredients like ice cubes or processing mixes like nut butter, partly because the design means you hold the blender for the whole process. There's a beaker included for blending, as well as a whisk attachment for whipping cream or stirring salad dressing. With the beater attachments, you can use it to mix cookie dough or cake batter. It also stands out from other hand mixers because it converts into a hand mixer. The arm is detachable for easier cleaning and storage. The blending arm is meant for processing hot ingredients directly in a pot or pan, and it can make a smooth blend with fibrous ingredients, which is important for smooth soups with vegetables like broccoli and kale. This hand blender is a great option if you're looking for one that can help with pureed soups and sauces. The best immersion blender we've tested is the Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System. You can check out our picks for the best blenders, the best blenders for crushing ice, the best personal blenders, and the best blenders under $100. We've tested 20 immersion blenders, and below are our recommendations. ![]() Also, most aren't as well-suited as a full-size or personal blender if you want to make smoothies for the whole family or process tougher ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. ![]() However, some immersion blenders come with a warning not to run the blender continuously for more than a few minutes. Cordless immersion blenders can offer a comparable performance to conventional plug-in models and give you the freedom to move around the kitchen. Many immersion blenders come with jars that you can use for blending, and some include attachments like whisks or extra blades, so they can help with a wide variety of cooking tasks, like making smoothies, frozen drinks, batters, and dips. They can also work as multi-purpose blenders, especially if you want to save space with something that can fit in a kitchen drawer. You can stick their blending arms directly into a pot or pan, making them helpful for turning hot ingredients into soups and sauces. Immersion blenders, also known as hand blenders, are handy kitchen tools that can save you the trouble of transferring your recipe into a blender jar. ![]() ![]() ![]() Under the Sea ( 1990 1994 labeled the sixth volume despite being released seventh).Fun with Music ( 1989 originally the sixth volume, but was re-issued as the fifth volume in 1990 known as 101 Notes of Fun in other countries).Very Merry Christmas Songs (1988, 2002 originally the fifth volume, but was re-issued as the eighth volume in 1990).You Can Fly! ( 1988, 1994 originally the fourth volume, but was re-issued as the third volume in 1990).The Bare Necessities (1987, 1994 & 2006 originally the third volume, but was re-issued as the fourth volume in 1990).Heigh-Ho ( 1987, 1994 originally the second volume, but was re-issued as the first volume in 1990).Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah ( 1986, 1994 originally the first volume, but was re-issued as the second volume in 1990).With the advent of YouTube, the video series was rendered obsolete as Disney now posts official sing along videos on their channel. All VHS volumes are technically out of print, but most are available new or second-hand wherever videos are sold. The DVD series (4th series) features Sebastian the Crab (from The Little Mermaid) singing the theme song, replacing Professor Owl. ![]() Winnie-the-Pooh Sing a Song volumes are also in the Sing Along Songs series. Some Disney DVD feature releases include individual songs as bonus features. Newly remastered editions began appearing in November 2002 on Disney DVD, beginning with Very Merry Christmas Songs, featuring a new package design, bonus features, and some new songs. There have been over 30 titles released to home video. This series abandoned any new volume numbers, included only sporadically on third series volumes.Ī special three volume set, Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Collection of All Time Favorites, was released in July 1997. ![]() On March 2, 1999, 14 of the videos were reprinted by Disney, and the final release in this format was Flik's Musical Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom on June 8, 1999. Some songs moved to newer volumes whilst newly remixed opening and closing songs appeared. Spanish language editions of some volumes were released as " Disney Canta Con Nosotros". This series incorporated Mickey's Fun Songs repackaged as Sing Along Songs (a three volume live-action set in the style of Disneyland Fun). The third series, beginning in December 1994 with Circle of Life, saw another new package design and the re-release of all previous volumes (excluding Fun With Music, repackaged as 101 Notes of Fun for the non-North American market). The second series began appearing in May 1990 with Under the Sea and in August of the same year with Disneyland Fun, featuring a new design and reissued volumes labeled One (1) through Twelve (12) in North America (worldwide, volume numbers differed with Australia continuing to number volumes while other countries discontinued the numbering). The first launched in October 1986 with Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, followed by five more volumes. All in all, another good sing-along.Issued beginning in 1986, there have been four distinct series. On top of that, Heigh Ho has one of the most entertaining links of any of the Disney sing-along-song video, when Panchita from The Three Caballeros keeps interrupting Professor Owl during his introduction of Zorro's theme, it wasn't just the interrupting but also how increasingly irritated the professor seemed. Also featuring are Let's Go Fly a Kite, the slinky Siamese Cat Song and Up Down Touch the Ground, as well as an extended and surprising rendition of Hi Diddle Dee Dee. Other than the Yodel Song, my favourites from Heigh Ho were The Three Caballeros which is nothing short of colourful fun and the rollicking Yo Ho. The animation and music are wonderful throughout this video, I especially love the dark visual style of the Zorro segment. As fun as Heigh Ho is, The Yodel Song I just prefer, and alongside Whistle While You Work and Someday My Prince Will Come it is one of my favourite songs from the film. Like a lot of the sing-along videos, it has two songs from its respective film, Heigh Ho and The Yodel Song. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs always has been one of my favourite Disney movies, and this entry from the wonderful Disney sing-along series pays perfect tribute to it. ![]() ![]() ![]() We also compare the improvements over the previous showing, enhancements within the engine, and much more. The biggest question after the show(s) was: why is it 30fps on Xbox Series X and Series S and not 60fps? In this IGN Performance preview, we dive into the details shared by the team, the revealed PC minimum and recommended specifications, and how the Creation Engine 2 works, comparing the previous games to gauge some of the potential reasons why the team might have chosen 30fps. ![]() With Starfield being the center of the Xbox 2023 Showcase last week, Bethesda gave us a deep dive into one of the biggest games this generation. This means that unless you already have the game downloaded and installed on your platform of choice, you will be unable to play this game. Minecraft: Story Mode is however unavailable on any/all platforms after being discontinued due to the closure of Telltale Games in 2018. If you wish to play the game beyond the free trial, you’ll need to purchase it via the PlayStation Store.įor those that are looking for a more narrative-focused Minecraft tale, there was Minecraft: Story Mode, an episodic point-and-click adventure from Telltale Games. Similarly for PlayStation players, the full version of Minecraft’s base game is not available to download and play via PlayStation Plus. If you didn’t redeem the title during its availability however, you’ll need to purchase the game should you wish to play it. For PlayStation players, Minecraft Dungeons was included as a PlayStation Plus monthly free game for March 2023. Minecraft Dungeons, the hack and slash dungeon crawler released in 2020, is similarly available on Game Pass for subscribers. You can then install and play each separate version from within the Minecraft launcher!įor Xbox players, you can install Minecraft on your Xbox if you have an active Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass for Console subscription. To play Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition with Game Pass on PC, you'll just need to install the Java & Bedrock Edition from the Microsoft Store page or from the Xbox app for PC. Play Minecraft on Game PassĪn obvious inclusion for those in the know, Xbox and PC Players who have an Xbox Game Pass subscription can access Minecraft for “free” as part of their subscription, though you’ll need to continue paying the subscription to keep your access to the game. Upon generation of a world, you can copy the link it creates and share it with up to nine friends, letting you all play together! Whether you’re wanting a nostalgia trip to where it all began or fancy dipping your toe in for the first time, you can access this free version of Minecraft at. Also, because it’s browser-based, you are unable to save your builds should you close the browser. As this version is a replica of the OG mode, there are only 32 blocks available to use, it contains all the original bugs that were part of that version. Play Minecraft Classic for FreeĪs part of the 10 year anniversary for Minecraft back in 2019, Mojang released a completely free, browser-based version of the original build of Minecraft creative mode for you to enjoy. If you’re considering buying Minecraft on your preferred platform, this is the optimum way to experience the game a little and know for sure before you spend your money. Whilst the restriction can be frustrating, this is more than enough time to try out the various mechanics in the game, and familiarise yourself with the gameplay loop if you’re uncertain as to whether you’ll enjoy it. The time limit varies from platform to platform, but always averages out at around 90-100 minutes, equating to around 5 in-game days. To ensure this isn’t exploited, you have a time limit imposed once you begin the trial. The free trial (regardless of the Edition or your platform) is the full game as paying customers would experience it there is no barred content that will be inaccessible. In terms of the Java Edition, which is available exclusively to Windows, Mac, and Linux, an additional set of links are available lower down on the same page, with specific instructions on how to download and install each respective version. ![]() Via Minecraft’s official website, you can access links that will lead to the download pages for the Bedrock Edition, available on Windows, Android, PS3/4/5, and PS Vita. For those wanting to get a taste of the endless hours of entertainment that Minecraft can provide, but are yet unwilling to pay the entry fee, there is in fact a free trial of both Bedrock and Java versions of the game. ![]() |
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