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Qt 5.10发布 - 最新动态 - Qt开源社区 - qt qml linux 嵌入式 教程!
Before we dive into all the great new features of Qt 5.10, I want to talk to you about another exciting new addition to Qt being released today.
As the name suggests, Qt 3D Studio is a graphical editor used to create of 3D user interfaces and is derived from the NVIDIA Drive Design product that NVIDIA contributed to Qt earlier this year.
Qt 3D Studio consists of both a runtime component that is run in your application and a graphical design tool to design and create the UI. While the tool is a standalone application, the runtime can easily be integrated with the rest of Qt.
Qt 3D Studio will work with both Qt 5.9 and 5.10. The runtime and the 3D Studio application are both available under commercial and GPL licensing. For more details, please have a look at the separate blog post about it.
A lot of exciting new things have happened in this area. Qt Quick has now gained a plugin that allows placing arbitrarily shaped items into the scene. Have a look at the blog post and documentation for more details.
The new pointer handlers are the next big new feature in Qt Quick. This is a large step forward for Qt Quick that significantly improves how to handle many more complex multi-touch use cases. Instead of using Mouse- and TouchArea to handle those input events, you can now attach handlers for different types of pointer events to any item. Support for this is still in technology preview. Please have a look at the blog post and documentation for all the details.
On top of that, Qt Quick gained a larger amount of smaller enhancements. Chief among them the support to directly load ETC1 and ETC2 compressed textures, multisampling support for layers and some properties to tune font handling.
Qt Quick Controls 2 has also received many new functionalities. First of all, there are now two new styles available. One is an image-based style that makes it very easy to use your own artwork to create a custom look and feel. The other one, called Fusion style, gives a platform agnostic, desktop-oriented look and feel. Those styles also support propagating palettes.
We’ve also added Action, ActionGroup and MenuBar items. Outside of MenuBar, Actions are also supported in buttons, delegates, and menus. In addition, we added numerous smaller features to existing controls.
Qt Qml finally supports declaring enums in QML and dynamically retranslates all strings on language changes.
A massive new feature in the graphics area is a new QPA plugin that allows streaming a full Qt User Interface to any WebGL enabled browser. You can finddetails in this blog post.On the OpenGL side, QSurfaceFormat can now be used to request sRGB-compatible framebuffers, and the full set of the OpenGL ES 3.2 API is now available across platforms through QOpenGLExtraFunctions.
Thanks to our friends at KDAB, Qt 3D has also gained a couple of new features. There are new node types that can be used in frame graphs, such as a proximity filter and a framebuffer blit. We now have support for Shader graphs that enable the creation of shaders from a graph based description, a technology preview of a skeletal animation system and a Scene2D Qt Quick element, which simplifies embedding Qt 3D content in a Qt Quick Scene.
Apart from that, the focus on Qt 3D development is now slowly shifting from developing all the required features to improving performance and memory consumption. Some of the results of that effort can be seen in the following blog post.
Qt 3D will also become much more important for Qt moving forward. We are currently working on basing the runtime for Qt 3D Studio on top of Qt 3D in order to unify the architecture for all our 3D related APIs and tools.
Qt Core now has a brand new QStringView class, that is conceptually similar to std::string_view. For the moment, it’s still missing some const functions from QString, but that will get finalized for Qt 5.11.
Qt Core also received a new QRandomGenerator class that provides a high-quality random generator and access to seedless random numbers generated with hardware or operating system facilities. There’s now also a set of explicit big/little endian data types (qint16_le, etc), and a KeyValueIterator for our associative containers that provide STL compatible iteration semantics over those containers.
Qt Network now supports OpenSSL 1.1, stores HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) policies in a persistent way in QNetworkAccessManager and has implemented the h2c protocol upgrade used by non-SSL HTTP/2.
We have added a couple of smaller features, such as QWidget::createWindowContainer() on Android, enabling QOpenGLWidget for rendering and grabbing offscreen content, adding a tabStopDistance property in QTextOption and QTextEdit and an API for better selection handling to QLineEdit. QDockWidgets can now be dropped side by side.
Additionally, a large set of bugs have been fixed in this module for Qt 5.10.
While most of the items above improve our overall offering, both for application development and device creation, we also have some items that focus on the embedded side.
The Qt Virtual Keyboard has gained support for many new languages and handwriting support for Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
A brand-new version of the device emulator is coming with Qt 5.10. It now supports multiple screens, multitouch and has received support for plugins. Have a look at the separate blog post for details.
On the Boot2Qt side, we updated our device images to Yocto 2.3 (Pyro), giving you a more up-to-date Linux to base your work upon.
Qt for Automation, containing the KNX and MQTT modules, is now also available in Qt 5.10.
We updated Qt WebEngine to use Chromium 61. You can now pause and resume downloads and start them programmatically.
On Windows desktop, you can now use the UWP backend for Qt Bluetooth on Windows, and on X11, the Qt X11Extras module now allows peeking into the event queue.
Finally, Qt Network Authorization (providing support for OAuth 1 & 2) and the text-to-speech support in Qt Speech graduated from technology preview to being fully supported in 5.10.
For more details, have a look at the new features page on the wiki, our dedicated Qt 5.10 web page and our change logs for each Qt module.
I hope you will enjoy the release, and I’d like to thank everybody who has contributed to making it happen. As always, you can get this release from your Qt Account page or our download section on the web.


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(CNN) - The grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, Malcolm Shabazz, died in a Mexico City hospital after suffering an apparent beating, police told CNN.
Prosecutors are investigating the death as a homicide, police spokesman Octavio Campos said.
Police were called to the scene of an injured man at 3:30 a.m. Thursday one block south of Plaza Garibaldi, a rough but famous patch of Mexico City known for its mariachis.
Shabazz appeared to have been beaten, but had no wounds from other weapons, Campos said.
The 29-year-old was transported to Mexico City's Balbuena General Hospital, where he died later Thursday morning because of his injuries, he said.
(CNN) - A body found Tuesday in Rhode Island's Providence River has been identified as that of Sunil Tripathi, a Brown University student who had been missing since mid-March, police said.
No foul play is suspected, police said, citing the state medical examiner's office.
His relatives' search for Tripathi was detailed on a Facebook page, "Help us find Sunil Tripathi." They had temporarily taken down the page after they were inundated by ugly comments when he was falsely identified on social media as a possible suspect in last week's Boston Marathon bombings.

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Take Part In Research have been commissioned by a commercial vehicle manufacturer who are currently researching connectivity / telematics services.
This high profile research will help establish the future development of technology and communications and the way in which vehicle communications are set out for the future.
We are therefore looking to talk to those that have decision making involvement when it comes to organising your companies’ commercial vehicle fleets.
The findings will be used to improve and shape the way future connectivity / telematic services are provided.
If you feel you would be able to provide feedback on this topic on behalf of your company we would be grateful of your contribution to this valuable research.
The research will be taking place on either - Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th or Thursday 25th of September.
As thank you for your participation, you will receive a £150 cash incentive at the end of the research.
I would like to reassure you that everything you say, as well as your identity, will remain strictly anonymous according to the MRS Code of Conduct.
For statistical purposes only, may I ask your age?
Thinking about the new mid-size or large vans you have purchased, leased or financed within the last 2 years: Which makes and models has that been? Please mention all relevant vans.
Which body types do these newly purchased vehicles have?
Do you use a GPS navigation system in your commercial vehicles?
Is your company currently using connectivity or telematics services and systems in your commercial vehicles excluding GPS navigation systems?
Could you imagine purchasing connectivity or telematics services and systems for your company and using them in your commercial vehicles in the near future?
Have you already gathered information regarding connectivity or telematics services and systems to judge how relevant they are to your company?
In which business sector is your company?

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Anyway below is the current exchange as of 11.15 in New Zealand (Thursday) your time would be 4.16pm Wednesday afternoon.
So Ether and Civic are way down against bitcoin – so If for instance I bought these now say 1btc worth then waited until it swung the other way say it went up by 10% that would be a 23% increase(on ETH) then sold the profit only and kept the original purchase amount.
Is this what you were meaning in your video?
2. 2 days later CVC goes up against BTC by 20%. Meanwhile, BTC has gone up 5% against USD.
Some people will harvest all their profits but in crypto it’s typically better to build a warchest since some of these coins will go really big.

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Our company offers 5", 6", & 7" Seamless Gutters. When we travel to your job site, our truck is equiped with both the 5" and 6" gutter machine. Therefore we are able to run residential and commercial out of the same truck.
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After I decided to explore Barcelona, It took me five minutes until I booked a flight departing few days later towards Spain. Driven by all the amazing descriptions from friends and other blogger I had to take the chance to get an idea of Barcelona on my own.
This time I have the chance to explore the town together with a good friend I met on my last trip to Thailand. Her fascination for Barcelona was one of the reasons for me to finally book the flight.
It seems that the weather god is on our side, because the sun is shining after we landed, so that we make our way tot he hotel dressed in a shirt. We meet a friend in Barcelona who lives there and enjoy a wonderful and typical Catalan like meal.
We have a full plan of places, buildings and restaurants we would like to visit during our stay, so that we decide to explore the city after lunch by feet on our own. On our way down the streets we cross breathtaking buildings by the famous architect Gaudi.
It feels a bit like beeing in Rio again, while the surfers are waiting fort he perfect wave in front of the beach. The city’s arcitecture with this warm brown tones due to the sandstones that were used for the buildings.
I´m totally impressed by the influence of the modernism that defines the city scape. Details that are influenced by natural elements like wood or leaves create a special scenery. If you ever have the chance to go to Barcelona you have to visit Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia.
You will also enjoy and love the food in that city . Away from the restaurents that are specialized to fulfill the expectations of tourist you are able to find small bars which offer original, handmade tapas.
Even though it´s still the first day I spend in Barcelona I realize, why so many other people are that fascinated about it. It´s a unique charme you wont find again in any other city.
I want that cable sweater. Now.
Thank you for the postcard! I am transported to Las Ramblas with you! We are walking in the sunshine making fun of tourists. We enjoy cocktails and anchovies while enjoying the sunset. And I see you found the plaza with the flea market. There is a lady there who sells teeny tiny religious medals for 5 euros each. They are exquisite. So we are also shopping.
The people in Barcelona are the nicest people on earth. Except for you, of course!

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The main purpose of my role is to lead the organisation in line with our mission and vision, and to secure the internal and external resources necessary to achieve this. I manage the day to day operation of SWM and lead on finance, risk, HR, and business planning. I also develop and implementation our strategic plan. As with any small organisation I also provide project delivery and support.
I have worked within the environmental management sector for the past fifteen years and this reflects my personal interest and passion for environmental sustainability. I started working at SWM in 2013 and have been responsible for the operations of the organisation, as well as delivering a range of programme and projects, and coordinating many of our networks.
I was appointed as Trustee of the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country in December 2018.
Prior to working at SWM I was consultant at the Organic Resource Agency in Worcestershire for over seven years. I was responsible for the delivery of a wide range of projects focussed on the management of organic waste as a resource, via effective collection and treatment. I dealt with national clients in the public and private sector. As well as project delivery I was also responsible for business development and tendering for new opportunities in order to develop the business.
Previously I worked for Severn Trent Water as a key account manager working with many large clients within the West Midlands region from the chemical, textile and engineering sector. As well as managing customer accounts I worked with clients in the identification of water efficiency and monitoring solutions.
I have a post graduate diploma in Water and Environmental Management from the University of Bristol and completed my undergraduate studies in Environmental Biogeoscience at the University of Leeds.
Outside work I am a busy mum to two young boys and enjoy cycling, live music, and holidays!

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The week started off with a blast from the past. All are gathered for the reading of Helena’s will. Helena causes consternation for all - leaving Sam a penny, reminding Alexis of her mother’s death and Elizabeth of Jake’s disappearance, hinting that Nikolas might have been involved with her demise even as she leaves him only a portrait while she gives Lulu an oddly empty envelope (with a return address on it) and finally Laura a key, claiming it is a key to what Laura has loved and lost. Liz realizes the book she was left contains a riddle re: Jake while Alexis unexpectedly keeps the knife that was used to kill her mother.
In other news, Nathan finally reveals to Dante that Claudette was not just an ex-girlfriend, but also his wife.
Across town, Sonny visits Morgan at the Freedman Clinic. Morgan is very depressed, doesn’t want to see Sonny… or anyone. Sonny encourages him, telling him that he needs to go through this in order to get better.
Meanwhile, Ava worries over Kiki, who, despite briefly waking to say “Morgan”, hasn’t fully regained consciousness. Ava accosts a nurse, demands to know where Dr. Munro is. Griffin arrives and examines Kiki. He tells Ava that Kiki needs positivity, and Ava, as Kiki’s mother, can provide that. Ava, struck, calls Sonny, and asks him to have Morgan call Kiki. He does and Kiki finally fully wakes.
Griffin explains to Anna that he’s been following her because, after his mother died, he found a letter from her, informing him that Duke Lavery was his father. The woman raised Griffin alone because Duke was in love with Anna, and so she never told Duke about his son.
Maxie and Dillon anxiously await the arrival of the Real Women issue of Crimson. Maxie's nervous, revealing to Dillon that the last time she called the printer, he seemed to indicate that the green issue wasn't an accident. Dillon tries to allay her worries. But when the magazine arrives, they discover that it hasn't been assembled. It's been delivered around the country in pieces. Julian is called in - just as Maxie surmises that this was no accident. But Nina comes up with a last-ditch plan to turn the disaster into a payday.
Jason's working on his new abode when Sam visits. They're interrupted by the delivery of something Jason's purchased for his home. When they unwrap it, Sam is amazed to discover that they're the same photos he used to have decorating the penthouse. Later, Sam explains to Jason that she is falling for the man he is now, and in order to follow through on that, she must say goodbye to the marriage she had to the man he once was. Jason is happy to grant her request.
Meanwhile, Sonny arrives saying he knows all about what's going on with Kristina. Kristina thanks Molly for standing up to Sonny. She finally admits that she is, indeed, sexually interested in Parker. She doesn't understand how she could be attracted to both men and women, but Molly explains it all to her.
Across town, the breastfeeding lawsuit is about to begin. Alexis is shocked when Lomax shows up with Diane as the city's attorney. Lomax demands that Olivia and Alexis drop the suit, or she will make life difficult for them. Olivia mentions that she already took the city contracts away from the Metro Court, what more can she do? Lomax reminds Alexis that Alexis is married to a known gangster. She could easily find reason to lift her law license. Olivia begins to record Lomax with her phone. Lomax goes after her. As they await the judge's arrival, Carly rushes in and adamantly begs Olivia to let the lawsuit go.

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It will be incomplete if you are visiting Indonesia without visiting Java. This is the place where multicultural ethics, culture, religion, and art meet. It seems that Java is one of paradise in Indonesia. The most important thing is that you will get the kindness of Javanese people. This complete element triggers Lanccelot to create Aegis of Java. They want to transform those elements into a fashion watch.
Lanccelot is using one of popular woods known as maple wood. This wood is chosen because maple wood has aesthetic characteristics. It is also about the texture as well as the hardest wood. Aegis of Java is made with specific meaning related to the name and the material used. Because you are wearing the hardest wood watch, it hopes that you will be a strong person. Strong means that you have spirit to face your hectic days. You are not giving up easily and you know how to handle your difficulty. The main characteristic of maple wood is on its creamy color. This color is identically with calmness. Of course, as a strong and passionate person, you still have to be calm. You can control your surrounding in the positive way. The most important thing, Lanccelot doesn’t forget about giving the touch of style on their product including Aegis of Java. This watch is simple in design but still elegant to wear.
It hopes that Aegis of Java from Lanccelot can be a new lifestyle whether for professional or teenager users. Just like the spirit of Java, Aegis of Java can be worn by any kind of person whether they are teenager, adult, or even elderly. You can be different and unique because you are wearing wood watch from Lanccelot. You have to show that your uniqueness can bring something positive to the surrounding and your life. You can accept any kind of friends from different culture, religion, and ethics just like when you are living in Java. For Indonesia people, Aegis of Java is the way for them to remember the spirit of Nusantara. In short, Lanccelot is offering more than just an ordinary watch. It offers aesthetic sense, deep meaning, flexibility for everyone, and comfortableness. Just try to wear Aegis of Java and you can feel the spirit of Javanese, maple wood, and the creamy color in your mind. As the result, you will be a new person. You will be more confident, friendly, and open minded to achieve your better future.


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The Junior Red, White and Blue boys will be taking on the Baby Scorpions in today final encounter of the WAFU U20 Championship (2018 Edition) by 6pm at the SKD sports complex.
Since loosing their first game in the tournament, Liberia U20 has bounce back with a golden form. On their way to the final, Junior Lonestar has recorded three straight wins from their last three matches.

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Endodontics is one of the prime branches of dentistry. It deals the roots of the teeth and the region beneath them. If you have oral or facial pain, you can approach an endodontist for treatment. If you are living in New York City and need to see an Endodontist NYC, make sure that you reach out to a professional with years of experience in the field. The root canal NYC specialists focus particularly on their specialty and conduct complex surgical procedures that make use of sutures as a part of treatment and healing.
When do you require endodontic treatment? You may need to visit an Endodontist NYC in various circumstances. If the pulp in the tooth is swollen due to infection, you can consider seeing a root canal NYC expert. The infection can be caused by a number of reasons including serious decay and damage because of fractures, chipping, or crack. Too many dental procedures can also infect the pulp in the tooth. In many cases, the pulp gets affected while biting something hard. If the swollen, infected pulp is not treated on time, the cavity may develop turning the tooth sensitive to extreme temperatures. Appropriate endodontic treatment by a reliable Endodontist NYC can save your tooth from cavity and decay.
How does a root canal NYC professional treat an infected tooth pulp? An endodontist NYC scoops out the affected region and cleans it thoroughly. After that, he uses a dental mandrel to shape the tooth so that it can be filled with medicated material and sealed. Finally, a crown is put on the tooth for restoring its function.
Let us throw some light on the use of sutures that are mostly used after an endodontics procedure. The sutures are basically stitches that help keep the tissue together in place during the healing phase. If a tooth is badly damaged and cannot be saved by an endodontist NYC, it may need to be extracted. After extraction, the tissue around the tooth is sutured.
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In January the Department of Health and Human Services acted to increase enforcement of laws that permit doctors and other health care workers to refuse to provide services such as abortion because of moral or religious objections. A new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the department’s Office for Civil Rights will be in charge of enforcement.
State laws that permit nonmedical exemptions from mandatory childhood vaccinations are a type of conscience clause that has become controversial on grounds of public health. Some states, notably California, have significantly tightened or eliminated this option following outbreaks of preventable disease attributed in part to parental refusal.
In its announcement last week, HHS said that abortion, sterilization, and assisted suicide were activities that could “violate the consciences of health care providers.” Its proposed rule would protect them from having to perform these activities. It has a 60-day public comment period.
Another new action that bolstered conscientious objection concerned state Medicaid programs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid removed restrictions on the programs’ ability to regulate abortion providers.
News reports and analysis included the concern that that the new actions could lead to discrimination against lesbian, gay, and transgender patients, in addition to reducing access to reproductive health services. “The right to opt out of a health care activity due to a conflicting moral conviction about that activity does not constitute a right to discriminate against patients or populations,” says Berlinger.


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On January 1 we joined our seven hospital-owned clinics to form Platte Valley Medical Group (PVMG). This transformation unifies our talented providers, associates and clinics under one entity. It also further connects our clinics with Platte Valley and SCL Health and better distinguishes us as a regional network of comprehensive healthcare providers. The clinics within PVMG are: Apex Surgical Partners, Eagle Ridge Medical, Harmony Women’s Health Center, High Plains Heart & Vascular Center, Integrative Internal Medicine, Mountain View Orthopedics and Walk Right In. If you are a patient of one of these clinics, you will begin to see the PVMG and SCL Health logos on items such as office visit summaries, treatment plans, billing letters, and MyChart materials.
A new Patient Portal and Billing Statements. This Thursday, March 1, PVMG clinics will join Epic. Over 190 million patients have a current record in Epic, bringing our clinic patients’ medical care to a level of connectedness we’ve never been able to achieve before now. Some of the great benefits include our ability to coordinate care across the health system, which includes a unified connection to MyChart, as well as a more streamlined billing process.
When our hospital went live with Epic last June, you may recall the increased activity and disruption this transition had on patient care. If you have an appointment with any PVMG clinic in the next few weeks, you will likely see similar delays as we implement these new systems. Initially, wait times may take a little longer than usual, but the staff is well prepared and will always do their best to minimize any disruptions. Thank you for patience during this transition.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please feel free to reach out to Jenny Buchloh 303-498-3010 or jennifer.buchloh@sclhs.net or Charmaine Weis at 303-498-1482 or charmaine.weis@sclhs.net.
Nearly seven out of 10 in our service area prefer a medical practice associated with a healthcare system.


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“Moments That Changed The Movies – Jurassic Park” is a short documentary film that explores the making of the 1993 science fiction thriller film by Steven Spielberg “Jurassic Park” and its impact on the movie industry. Interest in Jurassic park films has increased with the upcoming film by Colin Trevorrow “Jurassic World” to be released in June 2015.
Rishi Kaneria created “ROYGBIV A Pixar Supercut” – a video compilation of Pixar moments – to explore their masterful use of color. ROYGBIV is the acronym for prominent colors Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet in the Pixar animated films…you’ll see their dominant role in each of the films in the video. Return to Thumbnail View.

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Parades with floats, contests to determine the fastest or biggest or best, and enough warmth and hospitality to charm the “uptight” out of just about anyone, the small-town festivals of South Texas have provided decades of great food, live music, and tried-and-true traditions for both locals and visitors. Just bring your smile and stay a while!
Head down a country road on a sunny day in the South Texas Plains, and it’s a good bet you’ll find a small town celebrating something, whether a historical date or, in many of these farming communities, a top crop or commodity.
A few of these small-town festivals have been happening for so long—we’re talking decades—and have grown so popular that they’ve hit the big time, drawing record crowds from around the state, the country, and in some cases, the world.
With family in San Antonio, we often plan visits to coincide with these annual events. Each one is an easy day trip from the Alamo City, and everyone is welcome.
The first event in 1948 was created by the Rotary Club to give WWII veterans an incentive to return to family farms and help improve the area’s berries. Seems they did a great job, because today the Poteet festival draws more than 100,000 visitors during the festival weekend (usually mid-April).
We took the 45-minute drive south and jumped into the Strawberry Fest with both feet. Arriving a good hour before lunch, we indulged in some appetizers, including a bowl of fresh strawberries, strawberry lemonade, and a slice of strawberry nut bread. Sufficiently sated (for the moment), we dropped by the Strawberry Judging, where size, color, and sweetness were the elements of success.
That afternoon, we nibbled on BBQ, Tex-Mex, and various fried items (Oreos, pickles, and Frito pies) and still managed to make our way over to the rodeo arena to marvel at team roping and bull riding. The evening ended with an amazing fireworks display and, most notably, a strawberry-smothered brownie.
One of the oldest watermelon festivals in the state, the Jubilee transforms the city of Stockdale into a watermelon wonderland every June. We headed down on Saturday (a bit shy of an hour’s drive from San Antonio) and were just in time to watch the winners cross the finish line of the Watermelon Crawl 5K before finding a spot to watch the parade.
Big and boisterous, the Jubilee Parade had every form of wheeled transportation imaginable, along with watermelon-themed floats, crazy costumes, marching bands, and more. Special acclaim was reserved for the Jubilee royalty—the newly crowned “Queen Melone,” Miss Rodeo Stockdale, and their respective courts.
My favorite event was the Jubilee Dog Show and Races. Costumed pets were judged for their watermelon-themed outfits, and then it was off to the races, with owners cheering their four-pawed competitors on.
When it was first discussed in 1938, it was going to be called the “Peanut Pow Wow.” The more subtle “Peanut Festival” won out, however, and that’s how the town got its “goober” on.
Just 20 minutes south of San Antonio, Floresville is a pretty place with a stunning historic courthouse on the town square. It is here that the Peanut Festival festivities take place each year. When we arrived, families were enjoying the carnival rides, which we skipped in favor of going nuts at the food booths. Peanut butter treats, peanut brittle, and peanut cookies were all peanut perfection.
The parade featured the new Queen Tuneap and King Reboog (“peanut” and “goober” spelled backward). The queen’s coronation gown was extraordinary, with elaborately hand-sewn details decorating a train that was several yards long. Afterward, we went to watch the famous washer tournament, and ended the day two-stepping to live country music at the outdoor street dance.
The world famous Texas 1015 sweet onion was developed in Weslaco, located near the state’s southern tip. The 1015 comes from the suggested planting date, October 15, but the festival is held in late March before farmers have to buckle down for their bumper crops in June.
We were down at South Padre Island for spring break this year, so decided to roll on over to Weslaco to experience just how sweet the sweet onion festival could be. With all the onion-themed events, live music, and small town hospitality, we had a great time.
The big draw was the onion eating contest. All ages are welcome to enter, but since it involved actually biting into a raw onion, we chose to cheer on the brave competitors from the sidelines.
The onion recipe contest, however, was another matter. Each recipe had to incorporate at least half a cup of onions, and we were eager to get the recipes for winning dishes like onion, shrimp and pork dumplings, chocolate covered onion rings, and from the dessert category, butter-poached baby onion tart and lemon-thyme cake.
Drive 30 minutes west of San Antonio on Highway 90 and you’ll find the South Texas Maize, a celebration of harvest time in the countryside. Open September 12 to November 15, the centerpiece is a seven-acre maze planted with sorghum that produces stalks up to 12-feet high. Finding your way through the “maize” depends on how you answer the questions at strategic intersections along the way. Other attractions at the site include Paw Paw’s Pig Races, the Hay Bale Jump, and Farmer Ken’s Kiddie Korral.

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PlaySafe casinos are better known as PlaySafe Holdings AS and are based in Norway. PlaySafe is an investment company that focuses solely on the online gaming industry and helps online casino operators experience growth in their customer bases and their revenue.
Unlike casino software developers, the PlaySafe Company actually makes its living by acquiring smaller online gaming operators with which to do business. In order to remain competitive in an industry that thrives on the larger gaming giants, PlaySafe offers a fantastic array of competitive services that are essentially in place to draw in more customers and set the casino up for expansion. PlaySafe casinos are marketed toward select customers of other, larger online casinos that may be more expensive or offer fewer options for gameplay.
Since PlaySafe prides itself as being an all-in-one solution for casino operators around the world, their innovative B2B concept known as Action Marketing Tools Engine has gained a huge amount of popularity as a one-stop shop for everything needed to market and run an online casino. Some of their offerings include ActionStation, Action iCafe, ActionAffiliats, ActionLicensee and even ActionCards. Each of these features is focus on a different aspect of the gambling industry but provides access to them in a single, simple-to-use interface.
Although PlaySafe is a trusted name in online gaming, players should always remember that not every casino that bears the PlaySafe logo is reputable and safe. Like always, and even at PlaySafe casinos, players should read the terms and conditions carefully before making their first account deposits.

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First Time Buyers: If you have not bought at Ross's before please read the following guide. Our conditions of sale can be accessed on this website. Any questions you may have can be answered by our office staff. You may e-mail us at info@rosss.com or telephone 028 9032 5448.
Registration: We operate a bidding number system. Bidding numbers are issued from our office.
The Auction: Lots are offered for sale in numerical order as they appear in the catalogue. The lots go under the hammer at a rate of 100-120 lots per hour. Please arrive at our rooms in good time. Bids are increased by increments at the auctioneer's discretion. It is important to keep your bidding number, as this will be your reference for payment.
Antiques Auctions generally take place every Thursday from 10am in our Montgomery Street saleroom. Viewing is on on Wednesday from 9am - 5pm and the day of sale. We have a cafe in the building where you can enjoy a nice lunch or coffee and scone.
Written Bids: If you are unable to attend an auction, Ross's can bid on your behalf. In order to absentee bid you can either fill out an electronic absentee bidding form available by clicking the 'absentee bid' button on any lot's page.
Telephone Bids: This may be arranged on lots with a minimum estimate of £400. As the number of telephone lines are limited, early booking is essential. Please contact the office to reserve a line on 028 9032 5448. Ross's staff will telephone you in advance of the lot going under the hammer.
Live Bidding: Some of our auctions support 'Live bidding' which allows you to follow an auction and bid as you please from the comfort of your own home. We provide a video stream of the auction with audio. There will be a 3% charge on the hammer price for all purchases made through the live bidding medium.
Buyers Premium: The buyer shall pay the auctioneer a commission of 20% of the hammer price. VAT is payable on the commission at the prevailing rate.
Payment: All purchases must be paid for at close of sale or otherwise by arrangement with Ross's. Our payment terms are cash, bankers draft, credit or debit card. Cheques should be guaranteed to the satisfaction of the auctioneers prior to sale. Bank transfer details are available on request. Goods will only be released upon payment clearance.
Porters are in attendance to assist with the collection of purchases. Goods become the responsibility of the buyer from the fall of the hammer and are entirely at the buyers risk. Goods should be removed within two working days of purchase or otherwise by arrangement with Ross's.
If you would like to have your items delivered, Ross's will be pleased to organise the full packaging and delivery covered with insurance to anywhere in the World. Please contact us to arrange a Quote.


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Made from McDonald’s finest blend of Possum Merino and luxurious Mulberry silk, this stripe hat is a stunner. The classic hat will add just the touch of style you need.
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Linus, adopted from Anchorage Animal Care and Control, enjoys leash walks, stroller walks and a catio.
"Honey, did you walk the cat?" What? Walk the cat? Yes, you heard that right. Cats have spent too much time lying around inside, bored and under-stimulated while dogs are treated to walks, play dates and time in the yard.
But wait...is it safe to let your cat outside? And what about birds and other wildlife they may kill? There are many safe ways to get your cat outside while also keeping birds and wildlife safe from them (remember, cats are small but fierce predators).
Let's start with catios. Catios are an enclosed outdoor space for your cat, just like a patio is for people. Cats can sit outside, soak up the sun, sniff the air, watch the birds, all from within a safe enclosure. Catios are definitely a trend so images and plans can be easily found online.
- Do you want the catio to be accessible from a door or window of your home or something free-standing in your yard (think about how you will get your cat safely from your home to his/her catio)?
- Is the catio just for your cat to spend time in or do you want it to be people-friendly also (budget allowing, of course)?
- If you don't own your home, do you have permission from the landlord?
Can you really take a cat on a walk? Yes, if you approach it correctly. First your cat has to be comfortable wearing a harness. We recommend getting them used to the harness inside your home first. Put the harness on and then do something fun – play with your cat or give him his favorite food, so the association with the harness will be positive. Over time, add the leash and then introduce your cat to the outside in small increments. Also, before heading out with your cat, it's good to know the dogs in your neighborhood, especially if they are often running loose. If so, it might be best to confine your cat's adventures to your yard and other dog-free zones.
Here are two more ideas for you: pet strollers and backpacks designed for carrying pets. As with a harness and leash, cats can be accustomed to riding in a stroller or being carried in a backpack. The advantage to either of these is that your cat is safely confined but can still experience the outdoors.
So don't buy into that old idea that cats just want to lie around. They want to experience the world just as much as dogs do. These ideas will not only get your cat outside safely, they also get you outside, enjoying fresh air and exercise with your feline companion. And, let's face it, as we age, experiencing the world in the meditative fashion and pace of a cat might be more enjoyable than trying to keep up with those loveable but fast-moving canines.
Laura Atwood is a public relations coordinator for Anchorage Animal Care and Control.


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This might give Blue Yeti a run for its money.
We've long considered the Blue Yeti to be the best microphone for streaming and gaming (for most people), but HyperX is making a bid for the position. On paper, its new QuadCast looks like a viable contender. It's also priced competitively at $139.99.
How it fares in practice will have to wait for another day, once we've gotten our hands on one put it through its paces. It looks promising, though. The QuadCast features a built-in shock mount to reduce vibration, and like the Yeti, it offers four polar patterns—stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional. There's also a built-in pop filter to reduce noise.
Red LED lighting makes the QuadCast stand out from the crowd. It also serves a purpose beyond the aesthetic appeal—it turns off when the mic is muted, which you can accomplish by tapping the top. Unfortunately, though, it can't otherwise be turned off.
The QuadCast offers adjustable gain by way of a dial on the bottom of the mic. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and an included mount adapter that fits 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread sizes for compatibility with most stands and boom arms.
HyperX has priced its QuadCast slightly higher than a Blue Yeti, which lists for $129.99 and typically streets for around $99. However, the built-in shock mount and pop filter add value to the package. If it performs as well as the Blue Yeti, HyperX could have a compelling solution on its hands.
The QuadCast is available now.


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We have established our exceptional track record of success by providing an uninterrupted supply of our specialty products. We currently offer 12 types of vegetables in all.
Each is grown with the greatest of care paid to quality, freshness and availability. For example, we've maintained an uninterrupted supply of radish for 30 years. We've worked hard to gain our customers' confidence. Beginning with Southern California supermarket chains, which have been our clients for three decades, we've expanded to become a national grower-shipper.
We are currently seeking a Sales Account Representative to join our team in Southern, CA.
The Sales Account Representative focuses on proactively managing a series of accounts comprised of retail, wholesale, and foodservice. Representative is responsible for developing a strategic plan, account specific, for sales growth focused on sustaining and maximizing long-term profits.
Relationship building skills and accurate market knowledge a must to achieve these goals.
Manage accounts in compliance with sales Strategies.
Develop key account plans for assigned accounts; implement account strategy.
Maintain a thorough understanding of each customer’s business and anticipate customer needs.
Develop, manage, and implement customer relationships including resolution and pricing.
Establish and build strong work relationships with all team members to ensure the successful and repeat delivery of services to customer accounts.
Investigate, track and resolve customer/client concerns; identify trends and implement solutions.
Provide Customer/client feedback to Production Management, Sales Management, and other departments with regard to product specifications and expectations.
Retain and grow your assigned key accounts. Must consistently track customer development to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
3 Plus years previous sales experience, preferable in perishables.
High level presentation and selling skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow up.
Organizational and time management skills. The ability to manage several projects at once and to prioritize tasks.
Excellent telephone skills and demonstrated proficiency in written communication.
Self-motivated team player with results-oriented attitude and creative back round.
Persuasive, courteous, perceptive to customers’ needs and possesses strong customer service focus.
Skill to assimilate and work effectively within the Company culture.
Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.
Functional competency in Outlook, Work, Excel and Power Point.
Work performed in a combination of office, field and production environments.
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Security and transparency are critical to verifying that an earner has been issued a valid digital credential by your organization. Recording digital credentials on a blockchain brings an additional level of external verification to the issuers and earners using Credly's Acclaim platform.
Why Blockchain? Blockchain adds an additional level of external verification for issuers and earners of high-value credentials. By issuing digital credentials on the blockchain, it communicates to users that your organization uses the latest technology supporting high-volume verification requests of future-proof and tamper-proof credentials.
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The pre-European Maoris had neither roads nor draught animals, and although there was a primitive and spasmodic form of trade in greenstone, preserved birds, and feathers and fish, they used rafts or canoes, or travelled on foot, usually in single file, over primitive tracks. The pa at Kaiapohia (Kaiapoi), in the South Island, is said to have been supplied with food by relays of porters who travelled in stages between prearranged depots carrying loads of 100 lb or more. The lack of roads obstructed European colonisation. In the early years packhorses had to be used extensively. Bullocks soon arrived from Australia and, in suitable terrain or on the few formed or partly formed roads, they proved to be immensely superior to the packhorses. They could carry heavier loads, needed no shoeing, ate less expensive food, and could be turned out at night without covers even in bitter weather. Thus bullock transport was favoured and, in some instances, continued until the 1920s.
Gradually, however, horse-drawn drays or other conveyances replaced the bullock teams because they were quicker. A horse team could move twice as fast as a bullock team, thus saving drivers' wages. Horse transport lasted for over 60 years. There were many times when the railways, especially in Canterbury, lost traffic to horse-drawn drays, and, less often, to Cobb and Company's coaches. But it was inevitable that steam should enter into road transport. In 1869 and 1870 several Thompson Road Steamers, running on rubber tyres, were imported, but their unreliability, their inability to run on rough roads, and their voracious appetite for coal and water made them quite unsuitable. From 1880 onwards efficient steam-traction engines began to be imported and in certain districts they brought about a minor revolution in heavy-freight haulage by road. In Canterbury, for example, traction engines reduced the journey time and, usually, the costs of hauling wool from the back-country sheep stations. Carting wheat in dray loads to the railhead or stores was uneconomic, especially when the horses were needed for the next season's farm work. The traction engine, which could haul considerable loads, soon competed with the railways, for, among other advantages, there was no need of transhipment at stations or rail depots. Large numbers were used in various parts of New Zealand until the outbreak of the First World War. The traction engine was almost indispensable for hauling heavy equipment from railheads to such construction works as power stations in the back-country areas.
How to cite this page: 'ROAD TRANSPORT', from An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, originally published in 1966.

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Announcement Hey there, it's Dwayne from Dwayne's Guitar Lessons, welcome to my Etsy shop. Home of my official DGL merchandise. Hats. t-shirts, mugs, training manuals, custom-painted guitars & whatever else I can think of LOL!!
Dwayne's Guitar Lessons has been in business in Denver CO for almost 20 years. Throughout my career, I have helped many students get through the struggle of learning guitar with fun & ease. With methods that are easy to understand & exciting to learn.
DGL ROCK is about celebrating the excitement of learning guitar. With products that are fun and have educational value. Like clothing apparel, household items, training manuals, workbooks, step-by-step courses and whatever else a guitar enthusiast might enjoy. Plus I might list a custom painted DGL guitar now & then.
These methods, products & training programs are designed to help you learn or want to learn guitar quickly & easily. So that you may enjoy the fun of playing music. Music is one thing that binds us all together & we should all be so grateful to have it in our lives.
Especially "Rock & Roll" music. LOL!!
Thank you for your time taking a look.
Hey there, it's Dwayne from Dwayne's Guitar Lessons, welcome to my Etsy shop. Home of my official DGL merchandise. Hats. t-shirts, mugs, training manuals, custom-painted guitars & whatever else I can think of LOL!!

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Two young children were injured and their father was arrested for DUI in Fresno, California at the weekend. The DUI suspect, Cristian Menchaca, aged 20, allegedly crashed his car into two other vehicles with his three year old daughter and one year old son in the vehicle. Police reported that the young girl was not properly restrained in the car. She suffered facial injuries. Both children required hospital treatment.
Driving under the influence of alcohol with children in the car normally leads to an additional charge of child endangerment pursuant to Penal Code section 273. This allegation may be filed as a misdemeanor or felony. If young children are injured in a DUI traffic collision, the child endangerment charge would be filed as a felony, which may be punished by two, four or six years in state prison. A misdemeanor charge of child endangerment carries a maximum penalty of one year in county jail.
California Vehicle Code section 23572 also provides a sentence enhancement for a DUI conviction where a minor under the age of fourteen was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the commission of the DUI. A first offense will carry an additional punishment of 48 hours in county jail, a second offense, 10 days county jail and a third offense, an additional 30 days county jail. None of these enhancements apply where the defendant is convicted of child endangerment.
An arrest for DUI involving children in the vehicle is also likely to lead to a visit from Child Protective Services. Normally, a parent will be expected to attend a 52 week parenting class. This class would also be ordered by the court if the defendant is convicted of child endangerment.
Anyone arrested for DUI with children in the vehicle should consult with a reputable and experienced defense attorney. Los Angeles DUI lawyers Jeffrey Gold and Nigel Witham have over 40 years of experience successfully defending these types of cases. Please call for a free case evaluation.

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After a few days of fun and frolic at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland last week, I rented a car and set out on an eight-day foray through the Scottish Highlands. As an American, I did not take driving in Scotland lightly. It’s scary driving on the other side of the road and you have to muddle through “rotaries” to find your exit while remembering to yield to cars coming from the right. Scotland’s roads are narrow and often edged with high and unforgiving curbs. Stressful!
For me, hiking has always been a great way to relieve stress, so I decided to visit plenty of forests, rivers, and trees in Scotland. What a joy it was to see so much water! I started with a visit to a Scottish fish ladder at the dam in the town of Pitlochry. The ladder is designed to help salmon returning from the sea bypass the dam on their way back to their ancestral headwaters to spawn. Engineers have installed an electronic counter that keeps track of the fish that use the ladder each season. When I looked, the count was 3,760, but the season isn’t over yet.
No visit to Scotland would be complete without a visit to Loch Ness. My favorite view was from the ruins of Urquhart Castle, near Inverness.
On my way to the village, I stopped to visit Castle Menzies, a 16th century stone relic that has been thoughtfully restored. I learned from the exhibits inside that one of the Menzies clan who inhabited.the castle was the famous Scottish botanist Archibald Menzies, who traveled the world in the 1700s collecting plants. Menzies’ name is commemorated in the scientific names of several plants he discovered, including the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and the Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), trees which are very familiar to Californians. (David Douglas introduced the Douglas fir to Scotland from the Pacific Northwest in 1837).
The next ancient tree I visited was the legendary Birnam Oak, thought to be the last surviving tree of Birnam Wood, featured in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The Birnam Oak grows, along with other very old giant trees, along the River Tay near the town of Dunkeld.
Though most of the forest land that I saw from the road was intensively managed timberland, there are also some beautiful protected areas that are part of the National Trust for Scotland.
I ended my Scottish Highlands tour with a visit to Loch Lomond, the largest freshwater lake in Britain, and Ben Lomond, the peak that towers above it. In Santa Cruz County, our own Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond are named after these places, so this was indeed a meaningful way to end my tour.
Betsy Herbert is a freelance writer. She can be contacted through her website, www.betsyherbert.com.


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text: AFF President Armand Duka had a meeting today with the Ambassador of Hungary in Tirana, Lorant Balla. During the meeting, President Duka briefed Ambassador Balla with the great developments that Albanian football has undergone in recent years, which culminated in the historic qualification of Albania in the finals of the European championship “France 2016”, with investments in sports infrastructure as well as current preparations which is being conducted by the representative team for these eliminators, EURO 2020. President Duka thanked the Ambassador of Hungary for the support and care in the further development of bilateral relations in the sports aspect, as well as invited him to be in the stadium to follow the Friday match, on March 22nd , Albania-Turkey at “Loro Borici” stadium, in the framework of EURO 2020.


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After logging in to Pasls, you can set up your store, configure your settings, and manage your business using the Pasls admin.
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The Engineering Contractors Association of South Florida, Inc. was established in Dade County, Florida in 1953 to encourage a high standard of business ethics for the paving contracting industry and those firms doing business with what is known today as “Engineering Contractors”.
ECA members consist of road construction companies and other trade industry companies involved in the construction/maintenance of South Florida roads/highways.
- Membership companies average $20,000,000 per year with one billion in revenue combined.
approximately 5000 employed by the ECA member companies.
To advance better relations between the members of the association, the general public and the local government agencies.
Members of the ECA association have the exclusive opportunity to get to know and be known by peers in the industry. Membership allows you to form new relationships and enhance the old. Excellent opportunity to sustain and grow your business!
ECA COMMITTEES: The ECA encourages all members to become active in our committees; if you are interested, please contact the ECA office.


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1844: The Nauvoo City Council declares the Nauvoo Expositor, published by dissidents, a public nuisance. Under the direction of the mayor and the city council, the marshal destroys the type and press. These actions begin the process that eventually leads to the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.
1875: Brigham Young organizes the Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Association (forerunner of the the current Young Men program) in Salt Lake City.
1981: The Lisbon Portugal Stake, the first stake in Portugal, is organized.


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I was in London last week for the latest Digital Leaders research salon at the University of Liverpool campus in London, exploring the relationship between digital technology and people’s experience of work, particularly in the gig economy – and how this relationship will change in the future.
I have the privilege of overseeing both our Digital Futures and Fulfilling Work policy and development themes here at Carnegie and the issues under debate at the salon clearly cut right through our work in both of these programmes.
The relationship between technology and the gig economy is not a settled issue. This is a contested space. There is evidence of how technology can support progressive developments – enabling workers to self-organise, providing channels for collaboration and upskilling and, in some sectors, allowing workers new opportunities to develop portfolio careers that prove both financially and personally rewarding. However, there is also plenty of evidence of a more malign relationship between technology and precarious work – including atomisation and isolation, surveillance and downward pressure on pay. The challenge for policy, practice and advocacy is to robustly tackle the problems while simultaneously supporting the positive developments. Achieving these twin goals is unlikely to be straightforward.
This is a space where false assumptions are common. The gig economy and technology are often seen as synonymous; while technology itself can often be seen as neutral and objective, separated from human decision making. Neither of these suppositions is true. Precarious work, of course, existed long before digital platforms (think of the reliance on casual labour in many major industries – construction, agriculture, dock yards – over many years) while humanity and technology are intractably linked – it is people who design AI, write algorithms and analyse data. Most importantly, it is people who decide how technology is deployed within any given business or sector. These are decisions driven by business culture, ethics, regulatory requirements, investment need, shareholder priorities and (occasionally) public perception. Technology is not the root cause of problems in the gig economy – it is a symptom of decisions made by people running businesses, based on their values, priorities and incentives. What technology does is take the impact of these decisions deeper and faster than ever before.
Building on these points, technology per se is not what drives people’s experience of employment either in the gig economy or the wider labour market. The extent to which work is fulfilling and its impact on our wellbeing is determined by the critical issues of pay (actual and satisfaction with), job security, under or over-employment, the use of our skills, control, intensity, opportunity for progression, sense of purpose, relationship with peers, relationship with our line manager, physical and mental wellbeing and involvement and influence. Technology can impact on any of these measures in a positive or negative way. It’s the decisions about how technology is deployed – and who takes these decisions and why – that really matter.
The gig economy is not homogeneous. The interaction between technology and different aspects of job quality varies by sector, in terms of importance and in terms of whether the direction of travel is more negative or positive. We need to look at issues on a sectoral basis – retail, logistics, care, transport, graphic design, software development and so on – to understand the relationship between technology and the different determinants of job quality and identify the priorities for action in each sector.
People do not enter the labour market on an equal basis in terms of their digital skills and experience. Qualifications level is one of the top three determinants of digital inclusion. Those with the lowest level of the qualifications are least likely to have digital skills and are most likely to be excluded according to almost every other social or economic measure. This means that within increasingly digitally-driven parts of the labour market, including the gig economy, those who are already experiencing disadvantage are the least well-positioned to maximise the benefits that technology might offer them in their work and mitigate the risks. The risk therefore is that technology extenuates and extends existing labour market inequalities.
The public policy debate on these issues is not always joined up at present. For example, while technology has a prominent place within the Industrial Strategy it is far less visible in the UK Government’s recently published Good Work Plan, which considers a wide variety of issues in relation to precarious work but makes only limited comment on the interaction between this type of work and technology. Meanwhile the digital skills agenda has some focus on the digital skills required for employment, but does not necessarily relate these to the key determinants of job quality and the relationship between work and wellbeing. Strengthening these connections should be a matter of priority for all of us interested in these connected agendas.
Predicting the future is difficult. As the famous quote from Bill Gates goes ‘we always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten’. It is unwise to be too certain in our expectations about how the interaction between technology and the gig economy will develop. However, we can be reasonably certain that the nature of this relationship will continue to be driven by business decisions, worker voice, shareholder value and government intervention – and we need to understand when, how and why we want to influence each of these potential levers of change.
Please do get in touch if you’re interested in our work on Digital Futures, Fulfilling Work (or both).

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An aerospace company based in the US has planned to prepare an expandable propeller plane. It can easily fly via sulphurous atmosphere of Venus in the year 2021. In this challenging project, we can see that the plane cruise can pass through the skies of Venus. It will take a sample from the alien atmosphere of Venus for further analysis and research.
It will be possible to observe the surface of Venus only from distance of fifty kilometres up. However, this plane is going to be a big financial issue for funding of USD 1 billion from NASA for flying. This is named as Venus Atmospheric Maneuverable Platform (VAMP), which is a concept taken from Northrop Grumman Company. VAMP will have a wingspan of around fifty-five metres and with the approximate top speed of around 220km/h.
As per the recent release of ‘Space News’, a temperature of ground on the planet Venus is nearby 460 degrees Celsius. The surroundings surface pressure is equal to ninety Earth atmospheres. A famous researcher at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado named Constantine Tsang said that survival on the surface of Venus for more than four hours can be dangerous.
However, the VAMP will be flown to around 50 to 70 km at the height from the surface of Venus, where temperatures will be around 15 degrees Celsius. Here, atmospheric pressure will approximately equal to the atmospheric pressure on Earth.
VAMP will just be carried to the planet Venus through a spacecraft and after reaching into the orbit will be detached itself and will reach the Venus atmosphere. This great mission is planned for its launch in the year 2021.

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text: This month two French journalists were arrested on charges of blackmailing King Mohammed VI. Human rights activists were escorted out of Western Sahara after attempting to hold a meeting with a Saharawi Human Rights group. Morocco reached an agreement with the US government to buy tanks. According to the World Resources Institute, Morocco is at risk of experiencing extreme water stress within 25 years. Several cases of anthrax were reported in a remote town in the mountains of Midelt province. A small land mine detonated in southern Morocco, injuring a Sahawari boy. The Saudi Arabian CEO of Morocco’s sole oil refinery was accused of smuggling fuel in order to avoid paying taxes. In other news, the country’s tourism sector experienced a revival in July, according to new government figures. The Irish energy company Circle Oil plugged and abandoned two wells this month.

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The loneliness of deployment separations, the joys of homecomings and the stalwart dedication of soldiers who answer their nation’s call time and again are captured in a poignant new song performed by the U.S. Army Band that has been made into a video and posted on YouTube.
"Deployed Again,” recently released online in conjunction with Military Family Month, is the brainchild of retired Army Maj. Gen. Jerry Harrison, 75, who said the seed was planted over the past few years as he and his wife Von talked with many Army families about their struggles in managing repeated family separations born of combat deployments.
An amateur folk guitarist, Harrison penned some words for a potential song that underscored the sacrifices and dedications of military families who endure multiple deployments. Through family and friends, he linked up with Nashville songwriter and producer Ken Holmes, and together they crafted a song.
The song was performed by the U.S. Army Band at the 2015 and 2016 Marshall Dinner events as part of AUSA's Annual Meeting and Exposition.
The final result can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqaU-PGd-4I.


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I always look forward to another adventure with Clare, Matt, Mike, and all of the gang at the Village Blend. A lot of series seem to lose steam after a while, but Cleo Coyle manages to keep the Coffeehouse mysteries feeling fresh, even at #16.
Her boyfriend Mike finally proposes, but a sniper is targeting members of the NYPD, leaving Clare in fear for her fiancé’s life. When her ex Matt’s godfather is poisoned, Clare sees a connection between the two cases that sets her and Matt on the trail of a blackmailer and jewel thief, and quite possibly a killer.
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Even though it sounds like there’s a lot going on in this book, it all sounds very interesting! It kind of reminds me of the Crossword Mysteries series on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Would definitely consider reading this book!
I love this series and have listened to or read all of the books up to this one.
I’ve listened to several as audio books too – I really this series!
Great series, can’t wait to read “Dead Cold Brew”. Thanks for the really great giveaway.
I love Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, and have re-read the series while waiting for a new book to come out. I love to visit Clare and everyone involved with the Village Blend Coffeehouse — they make me feel good!
I know what you mean…the Village Blend almost feels real after reading and re-reading the books.
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I’ve owned the first in this series for a year now and I’m daunted to start it because there are so many. It is officially one of my New Year’s resolutions to dive into this series this year. I’m so excited!!! Thanks for the chance to win too!
I enjoy the coffee house books a lot! Thanks for this chance.
Sounds lik ea good read.
Cleo’s series is fantastic. Fingers crossed I get lucky.
I have only read one in this series, I will have to give it another try.
I haven’t read every one, but I have enjoyed all of the ones that I have read!


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Walt Disney World boasts a wide variety of alcoholic beverages for those who are old enough to partake. There’s a little something for every taste, from the incredibly strong to the light and lip smacking. For me personally, nothing says vacation like a fruity drink that doesn’t taste like it’s filled with alcohol. Thus, here are eight fruity, floofy drinks I think are perfect for a nice vacation treat.
These can be found throughout the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts (except for Magic Kingdom, of course, since the magical land does not provide alcohol), and I’ve even included a bonus—my favorite non-alcoholic drink for those who aren’t quite old enough to participate! As always, if you are of age, please make smart choices when trying these beverages!
If you live for a cold frozen lemonade on your Disney vacations, than you will love the Citron Slush from Les Vins de Chefs des France by the France Pavilion in the World Showcase at EPCOT. A twisted take on the classic slushy, this frozen treat combines tart lemonade flavor with Grey Goose Citron and vodka. This is one of those dangerous drinks that doesn’t taste like alcohol so you sort of forget it’s there (I seriously downed one of these in less than five minutes because I forgot what it was made of). This drink can be purchased for $9.86 and comes in a cute little plastic martini glass (which I love because most are served in boring plastic cups).
A twist on everyone’s favorite pineapple dessert can be found at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $7.00. The Dole Whip with Rum is a great refresher during a hot afternoon of walking around DAK, and it’s a good portion size as well. You can mix your pineapple Dole Whip with either Dark or Coconut Rum. I prefer it with Coconut since it makes the treat taste like a classic Pina Colada, but if you prefer something a little stronger, the Dark Rum is the way to go!
One of my all-time favorite drinks at Walt Disney World, the Pina CoLava is a fun twist on your traditional pineapple and coconut-flavored drink. The frozen mixture combines those tastes with the tartness of raspberry rum and puree to make a treat that tastes extra delicious when lounging by the pool on a hot Florida day. Most recently, I enjoyed this concoction at On the Rocks Pool Bar at Disney’s Saratoga Springs for $10.00, but it is part of the standard resort bar menu so you should be able to find it at most if not all Disney resorts.
If you’re in the market for a fruity alcoholic drink that is not frozen (as I realize most of these are), the Mowie Wowie is definitely one to consider. Think tropical—coconut, melon, peach, orange, and pineapple flavors combine into an incredibly sweet drink that will make you say wow(ie)! My boyfriend Nathan tried this one on our most recent visit to 50’s Prime Time Café (where it can be purchased for $12.25) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and after a few sips from his glass, we both agree we absolutely loved it!
When one thinks of common fruit-flavored drinks, cantaloupe isn’t usually one of the first to come to mind. Well, those brilliant people at Disney realized just how delicious a cantaloupe-flavored drink could be, and thus, the Canto Loopy was created. Made simply out of vodka and cantaloupe juice, it is tangy and refreshing and not your typical mixed drink. The Canto Loopy can be found at Joy of Tea outside of the China Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT for $8.95.
Found at Pongu Pongu on the planet of Pandora, the Mo’ara Margarita is the latest concoction to be causing a stir. With the sweet-tart combination of strawberry and blood orange, this drink is a nice way to reward yourself after waiting in the Flights of Passage line for most of the day. It is even topped with strawberry boba balls, which makes it a win in my book (if you have never enjoyed boba before, they’re little spheres of fruity goodness that burst juice into your mouth when you bite into them)! The Mo’ara Margarita can be purchased for $9.25—just prepare to wait in yet another line to snag one!
($7.75, Sommerfest) Perhaps the closest thing you will find to beer on this list, Schofferhofer is my personal favorite drink to get in World Showcase. It has slowly started becoming more popular and well-known around the US, and for good reason. If you prefer fruity flavors over the taste of beer, this will be the perfect compromise for you. Despite calling itself a beer, it mostly just tastes like an amped-up citrus-y juice (don’t fret if you don’t like grapefruit juice; I can’t stand it but I love this drink!). I first tried Schofferhofer on tap at the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT for $9.25 but I have also seen it in cans on other menus around the parks and resorts.
For those who aren’t quite old enough to enjoy the beverages on this list (your time will come, I promise!), here’s a little bonus for you. At EPCOT there’s a little store in Future World known as Club Cool, where you can taste sodas from around the world—for free! There are several that are quite delicious, but my personal favorite is the Fanta Melon Frosty. It’s sugary-sweet with just a little bit of tanginess, and since it’s free you can drink as much as your heart desires!
Didn’t see your favorite beverage on the list? Tell me about it in the comments—I am always looking for new cocktails to try!


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Opening with a raw driving beat with the signature slide cruising with a gritty determination across Ain’t No Judgement Day. Troy Redfern is a powerhouse of blues that forces you to look up listen and enjoy you are in for a ride full of swerves and fast exciting chords as you sit back and let Dirt Ritual Blues flow out of the speakers and connect with your musical radar.
Cold Light Of Day follows The Brave and the fortune of the album builds with a Southern-infused slide from Troy combined with his gravel tones as the words spit out in perfect harmony with the raw guitar and rhythm section. Jelly Roll opens with a cascading flow of notes with a Rock n’ Roll beat that gets the feet tapping and dancers dancing like the whole album the lyrics are strong and this is a welcome addition to Troy’s rollercoaster, driving the album. It the midst of the mayhem, Troy slows it down with a country whirl of the guitar with On The Skin, with the guitar reverberating in what feels like a vast open space; reflecting that many of the guitar parts were recorded in a World War Two water tower to capture the vast reverb that space has, with a 1958 Harmony Stratotone being the guitar of choice for 80% of the record.
With a harmonic of guitar strings, with a feel of early cowboy films, wide spaces and two antagonists as Revelator opens. Then the instruments are pulled in with Troy’s vocals and we are on a ride through biblical proportions.
The album is a welcome outing after the 2015 release of Backdoor Hoodoo. Stays true to the high-octane slide driven blues that Troy is renowned for. Pure Raw Blues with its mix of slide and boogie shows a musician maturing with stronger lyrics and a swagger of confidence from performing the material live. The album is anything but homespun despite being written, recorded and produced by Troy in his home studio in the Radnor hills up on the Welsh border. It is a recording with a live sound of a musician who believes in the music he and the band are creating. What band? – Why Troy Redfern who played Drums, Bass and Guitar this is a solo enterprise with a band’s heart. Troy is in total control. Must be Sign Of The Times… no not that one, a true Troy track. Closing with Walls Are Falling, we are left with one certainty, walls will not be collapsing around the raw blues the Troy plays, it will be the doors opening to welcome him in to perform live, raw and definitely a dangerous and exciting ride with Troy and his guitar.
Fifteen original tracks, raw as whisky straight from the still, kicking open the speaker to fill the void with blistering slide, gritty guitar and vocals that growl and spit out lyrics with and intensity that creates the fifteen track listening experience that is Dirt Blues Ritual. Make it your ritual to turn it up loud and play often.


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Oh Hello Stationery is another sticker shop that offers a monthly subscription, and you can choose between doing only one month, or doing three months. I managed to grab a three month subscription for July, August, and September, so I will review those as they get here. But today I have July's! Unfortunately, August's already sold out, and the shop is closed until July 16th. They go up for sale on the first of the month, usually at 9 AM EST, which is a bit of a bummer for us west coast people. That's so early!
This month's theme was Soak Up the Rays.
So far, this is the only sticker subscription I've received with an info card. It's got great information about it. A little description, the names of the sticker sheets, along with the price points of each. Very handy, I wish more planner subscriptions did this. It also notes which stickers are a new thing, and will come to the shop soon, and which ones are already available.
I've geocached before, but it's not a hobby of mine. But maybe B and I can go again so I can use these.
I do not own a home, so these may be a little useless for me. If I'm still into planning by the time I am a home owner though, these will definitely get some use!
I don't track the weather in my planner only because usually the weather is always the same. Hot in the summer, and cool with no rain in the winter. But maybe I can use them for trips or vacations, as I have a few planned this summer.
Kayla always loves using similar appointment labels from another sticker shop in her YouTube Plan with Me videos, so it's no surprise she eventually made her own. I like these because they can be used for just about anything, and the bright colors are very fun.
I always love these kind of half boxes where they are very easy to write in the middle, but still have cute designs. I will absolutely be using all of these.
And the last sheet is a decorative sheet with sea creatures on it. I've already kind of got stickers for the rest of summer, so I might save these for next June and do a blue and yellow week!
Overall, I really enjoyed my first Oh Hello Stationery subscription, and I'm really glad I was able to grab three months. It's $15/month, or $45 for three months. I love that there's a theme, an info card, lots of functional but cute stickers, and a few decoration stickers as well. It looks like July's subscription had a total value of $17.50 which isn't bad, but it seems weird that the weather sheet had a higher value than the bigger sheets. Otherwise, I loved it, and I can't wait to see next month's subscription!


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In the third part of the blog series, we continue going through OECD’s recommendations, having reached the last ones, numbers 7 to 9. We conclude by estimating the Finnish transport system from the viewpoint of climate risks and extreme weather risks. Recommendations 1–3 are discussed here and 4–6 here.
At the turn of the year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) International Transport Forum (ITF) published a research report on the challenges posed by extreme weather phenomena and climate change to the transport system, particularly the transport infrastructure. The report Adapting Transport to Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Implications for Infrastructure Owners and Network Managers lists recommendations for OECD Member Countries on minimising adverse effects. VTT is one of the report’s main authors.
7: Re-evaluate: are there infrastructures that are redundant or less useful?
When one part of a network fails, an old part of the network that has perhaps previously been considered redundant or less useful may suddenly turn out to be quite usable. Let us use an old bridge as an example. If a new bridge is built next to the old one, and its service ability drops for one reason or another, due to such a reason as extreme weather phenomenon or an accident, the old bridge may increase in importance beyond all recognition.
Under certain circumstances, an old and useless part of a transport network may be a useful emergency passage or an alternative route e.g. for light traffic.
A traditional cost-benefit analysis does not observe the increased extreme weather risks and climate risks to a sufficient degree. Forecasting the future constitutes a specific risk factor (because the future is always uncertain!). In transport projects, the appraisal is made for a time horizon of 30–50 years ahead, and such a horizon already includes major climate change risks. However, we need to be able to assess and monetise such risks to ensure that we make as wise project and investment decisions as possible for now and with a view to the future in particular.
Therefore, project evaluations and cost-benefit analyses must be developed to take better account of the changed “risk landscape”. The same advice applies to almost all other long-term investment activities as well.
Already in the course of the EWENT (Extreme weather impacts on European networks of transport) project, the European Investment Bank started to develop its own project evaluation system, and today climate risks are observed in EIB project evaluations.
Advanced and often a little hard-to-understand decision-support methods, such as real-options and multi-criteria analyses are excellent decision tools in spite of the complicated mathematics involved, as long as they are applied correctly and the users understand the nature, the framework conditions and the limitations of the tool. Real-options analysis is particularly well suited for the appraisal of new investments – this involves making significant decisions that are difficult to reverse and that you need to live with for a long time. Transport infrastructure projects are typical examples of such decisions. Real-options analysis can be used, for example, for monetising “flexibility” (keeping different options open) and postponement of a decision (when the future is uncertain, it may be wise to wait…). In other words, sometimes it may be sensible to update old infrastructure and postpone large investments, when there are major uncertainty factors involved.
Multi-criteria analysis methods can be applied, for example, for selecting investments, projects and strategies in such a manner that enables finding options that function sufficiently well in most of the selected scenarios – even if the selected option was not the best in any of them. In game theory, this is referred to as minimising the possible losses instead of trying to maximise the gains.
In the broad sense, the Finnish transport system consists of the infrastructure, as well as the vehicles using the infrastructure, the transport information infrastructure, transport system operators (administration, companies, transport operators, passengers), and the operating and steering systems associated with all of the above. This is in fact a genuine “meta system”, a system of systems.
The physical modes of transport – road, rail, water and airborne transport systems – differ significantly from each other in terms of technology, utilisation rate and properties affecting their resilience. Furthermore, each physical infrastructure is supported by subsystems supplementing it, such as drainage systems, lighting, signs and intelligent transport applications (e.g. changing signals, information systems), not to mention the vehicles, terminals, railway yards and stations. Therefore, the transport system consists of complex subsystems, the management of which requires not only a holistic approach, but also an immense amount of concrete hands-on work varying from managerial strategy drafting to snow-plowing.
Transport system and elements affecting its resilience.
Resilience can be most efficiently and cost-effectively affected when transport systems are in their planning stages. As a rule, any solutions added at later stages, no matter how necessary, are in relative terms more expensive and less efficient. Therefore, the primary starting point for ensuring a functional operation system lies in the planning of transport systems and land use.
(adapted from Leviäkangas & Michaelides, 2014).
The Finnish transport system is relatively complete, comprehensive and functional, and the share of major network investments of the overall expenses of the system is relatively low. The use and maintenance of the existing infrastructure constitute the biggest expense items over the life-cycle of the asset. Therefore, there is only a limited amount of methods available for improving resilience once the infrastructure asset is put in its place. Efforts can still be made by focusing on preventive and enhanced maintenance strategies.
Some threats to the resilience of the transport system are associated with the subsystems supporting the physical infrastructure, such as serious disturbances in the power supply, communications and information systems (cyber threats), transport logistics and security of supply; increasingly severe and exceptional extreme weather phenomena; and, to a certain degree, crime that threatens societal order (e.g. terrorism) as well. It is necessary to draw up risk management strategies, plans and guidelines also for these threats. It is equally important to increase the resource readiness by making sure that maintenance and removal fleets and manpower are at disposal once the adverse event hits.
Leviäkangas, P. & Michaelides, S. (2014) Transport system management under extreme weather risks: views to project appraisal, asset value protection and risk-aware system management. Natural Hazards, Vol. 72, No. 1, pp. 263–286.
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