This volume includes work created between 2021 and 2025, with a focus on the spirits and beverage sector. Each piece was developed as part of broader brand identity projects, often involving packaging, storytelling, and tone of voice. The logotypes and marks shown here were all drawn by hand, then refined digitally.

Patricia Woods has added a photo to the pool:

Dozzam:) has added a photo to the pool:

Flying from Hobart to Melbourne

Stueyman has added a photo to the pool:

To the right of the frame is the engine stack of the Alkimos, to the left is the drilling ship Beverley, currently working j. The new Alkimos wind farm.

Stueyman has added a photo to the pool:

The waterfront at Alkimos Beach, WA. So far north I almost got a nosebleed!

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly listened to people's private conversations through their phones. [...] the lawsuit claimed Google Assistant would sometimes turn on by mistake -- the phone thinking someone had said its activation phrase when they had not -- and recorded conversations intended to be private. They alleged the recordings were then sent to advertisers for the purpose of creating targeted advertising. The proposed settlement was filed on Friday in a California federal court, and requires approval by US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman.

The claim has been brought as a class action lawsuit rather than an individual case -- meaning if it is approved, the money will be paid out across many different claimants. Those eligible for a payout will have owned Google devices dating back to May 2016. But lawyers for the plaintiffs may ask for up to one-third of the settlement -- amounting to about $22 million in legal fees. The tech firm also denied any wrongdoing, as well as claims that it "recorded, disclosed to third parties, or failed to delete, conversations recorded as the result of a Siri activation" without consent.

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Google is adding Gemini-powered "Suggested times" to Google Calendar, automatically scanning attendees' calendars to surface the best meeting slots based on availability, work hours, and conflicts. The feature also streamlines rescheduling with one-click alternatives when invitees decline. Digital Trends reports: According to a recent post on the Workspace Updates blog, Gemini in Google Calendar can now help you quickly identify optimal meeting times when creating an event, as long as you have access to the attendees' calendars. The new "Suggested times" feature scans everyone's calendars and highlights the best time slots based on availability, working hours, and potential conflicts, eliminating the need to manually check schedules. Google has also made rescheduling simpler. The company explains that if multiple attendees decline your invite, you'll see a banner in the event showing a time when everyone is available, letting you update the invite with a single click. The feature is being rolled out starting today to eligible Workspace tiers. It will be enabled by default and is expected to reach all eligible users over the next few weeks.

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Weer voor Rotterdam ☁️

Huidige temperatuur (om 01:15): 1.1°C (Bewolkt)
Windsnelheid: 10.8 km/u (3.0 m/s), richting: ↖ 145°

Luchtkwaliteit:

• AQI: 79 🟡 (Matig)
• PM2.5: 22.4 μg/m³
• PM10: 27.6 μg/m³

Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:

• dinsdag 27 januari: Min 0.6°, Max 3.8° (Lichte regen) 🌧️, Neerslag 6.7, Kans op neerslag 36%, Windsnelheid: 22.7 km/u (6.3 m/s), richting: ↖ 116°
• woensdag 28 januari: Min 1.1°, Max 5.3° (Mist) 🌫️, Kans op neerslag 22%, Windsnelheid: 13.0 km/u (3.6 m/s), richting: ← 86°
• donderdag 29 januari: Min 0.2°, Max 1.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 21%, Windsnelheid: 12.2 km/u (3.4 m/s), richting: ← 92°
• vrijdag 30 januari: Min -0.6°, Max 4.8° (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.3, Kans op neerslag 8%, Windsnelheid: 16.0 km/u (4.4 m/s), richting: ← 112°
• zaterdag 31 januari: Min 2.8°, Max 8.4° (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.6, Kans op neerslag 13%, Windsnelheid: 13.9 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↖ 141°
• zondag 01 februari: Min 3.9°, Max 7.2° (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.5, Kans op neerslag 22%, Windsnelheid: 20.2 km/u (5.6 m/s), richting: ↑ 174°
• maandag 02 februari: Min 1.4°, Max 6.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 18%, Windsnelheid: 21.2 km/u (5.9 m/s), richting: ↖ 117°

Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:

• 02:00: 1.4° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 12.2 km/u (3.4 m/s), richting: ↖ 126°
• 03:00: 1.1° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 15.8 km/u (4.4 m/s), richting: ← 108°
• 04:00: 0.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 15.5 km/u (4.3 m/s), richting: ↖ 118°
• 05:00: 0.8° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 15.1 km/u (4.2 m/s), richting: ↖ 116°
• 06:00: 0.7° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 16.6 km/u (4.6 m/s), richting: ← 105°
• 07:00: 0.8° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 19.1 km/u (5.3 m/s), richting: ← 105°
• 08:00: 0.7° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ← 107°
• 09:00: 0.6° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Windsnelheid: 20.5 km/u (5.7 m/s), richting: ← 102°
• 10:00: 0.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 2%, Windsnelheid: 20.9 km/u (5.8 m/s), richting: ← 102°
• 11:00: 1.4° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 9%, Windsnelheid: 22.7 km/u (6.3 m/s), richting: ← 101°
• 12:00: 1.9° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 19%, Windsnelheid: 21.6 km/u (6.0 m/s), richting: ← 110°
• 13:00: 2.3° (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 33%, Windsnelheid: 21.6 km/u (6.0 m/s), richting: ← 110°

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