Hashem Abedi (08/04/1997), formerly of Fallowfield, was today (Thursday 20 August 2020) at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), London ordered to serve a minimum of 55 years behind bars.
It follows a six week trial concluding in March 2020 that found Abedi guilty of 22 counts of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.
Hashem plotted with his brother Salman in the months leading up to the attack, building a bomb that was detonated by Salman while people left the Manchester Arena following a music concert.
Hashem persuaded close acquaintances to purchase chemicals that could be used to manufacture explosives, sourced metal drums that were used to build bomb prototypes and bought a white Nissan Micra car that was used to store bomb components in Manchester while the brothers were in Libya.
He also acted as his brother’s driver, travelling with Salman between addresses on Lindum Street, Rusholme and Somerton Court, Blackley where the brothers manufactured explosives.
After helping Salman accumulate materials needed to construct the final version of the bomb, the pair flew to Libya to see family on 15 April 2017.
While abroad, bomb components were stored in the Nissan Micra, parked near Devell House in Rusholme, before Salman returned to Manchester and created the final version of the bomb in a flat at Granby House in the city centre.
Salman detonated the device he and his brother created during the evening of 22 May 2017, killing himself and 22 other people, and injuring almost 1,000 members of the public.
Hashem was arrested in Libya the following day and successfully extradited to the UK on 17 July 2019.
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, said: “Today marks the end of a three year quest for justice, following one of the worst terrorist attacks this country has seen, and one of the darkest days in our city’s history.
“Of course, for the families and friends of those twenty two souls whose lives were brutally cut short that night in May 2017, the pain will never fully diminish.
“I know that no sentence will ever make amends for their loss, nor the suffering of the more than 1,000 people injured – many seriously or left with deep psychological wounds – who continue to live with the effect of this cowardly attack.
“I can only hope it brings some small measure of comfort to them that Abedi will spend the vast majority of the rest of his life behind bars – where he belongs.
“The division and hatred he sought to foster was, amidst the pain, met by strength and unity – by the courage of the victims’ families, the bravery of the survivors and the kindness and generosity of Greater Manchester as a whole.
“As we move forward from today I will choose to remember that enduring spirit – of a city galvanised against hatred that will never forget, nor fail to support those who continue to be affected.”
Deputy Mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire, Bev Hughes, said: “Today, and every day, our thoughts are with those lost and their loved ones, those who were injured and everyone affected by the events of 22 May 2017.
“I would like to pay tribute to the dedicated officers and staff of Greater Manchester Police whose painstaking forensic investigations secured Abedi’s conviction and to the many other people who also worked tirelessly to secure his extradition and bring him back to face justice.
“While it is disappointing that Abedi couldn’t be given full life sentences due to his age at the time of the attack, I’m pleased the judge in this case has handed him the most severe penalty possible. Hashem Abedi has shown no remorse for his actions and the families of the victims were forced to endure a long and painful trial. He was not even in court to receive his sentence.
“I also want to remind the public that support is available for anyone who has been affected by this case and today’s sentencing, which may have triggered painful memories for those involved. Support is available via the Manchester Resilience Hub on 0333 009 5071 or visit GMVictims.org.uk.”
“The thoughts of all of us at GMP are very much with the families of the 22 precious souls that were murdered in May 2017, and those that were physically and mentally injured too.”


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United States: On Monday, a final push to convince New Hampshire voters is being made by the Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s last remaining Republican opponent who is set to deliver her an upset victory in the state’s presidential nominating contest.
As per the report by Reuters, New Hampshire’s primary vote on Tuesday will split the state’s Republican voters into two camps: those who supported former president Trump and those against him. On Sunday, the contest devolved into a one-on-one race as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of his faltering campaign and offered Trump an endorsement.
End to Haley
Trump, who by polls leads Haley by double figures, aims to end the campaign of the former South Carolina governor’s career, given a death blow with another big victory. He glided to a new record win in Iowa’s Caucus race last week.
New Hampshire might be the last for Haley to prove the Republican base, as most of them consider Trump, who has rallied the party’s loyalty despite facing 91 criminal charges. He wasn’t proven guilty in any of the cases, claiming he was the victim of political persecution.
At the first of five planned campaign rallies in New Hampshire on Monday, Haley told a crowded veterans’ hall in a working-class community that Trump was fixated on vendettas and court challenges, preventing him from focusing on the future.
“When you go out on Tuesday, you’re gonna decide: do you want more of the same, or do you want something new?” Haley addressed Franklin voters.
Haley will round off her campaigning in New Hampshire by attending an evening rally at Salem, a Boston suburb.
Trump is only holding one event, a 9 p.m E.T. rally in Laconia – the central town where he will be accompanied by former GOP candidates Senator Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy who have since thrown their support behind him.
The state’s high percentage of nonpartisan voters who are eligible to vote in the Tuesday election makes New Hampshire more favorable ground for Haley than such a conservative Iowa.
What did Donald Trump and Nikki Haley encounter in the New Hampshire primary?
The Republican primary that is to take place in New Hampshire on Tuesday presents myriads of possibilities.
Even so, most statewide public polls show Trump with a double-digit lead. A Monmouth University poll released on Monday, but done before DeSantis left out, found that 52% of respondents would vote for Trump, 34% for Haley, and 8% for DeSantis.
According to the poll, DeSantis supporters were twice as likely to pick Trump over Haley as their second choice.
If Haley wins, her victory might provide her campaign the right momentum to win against Trump and will help her to generate the funds required to get ahead of the next major nominating contest on February 24 in South Carolina, in her home where she has previously served as governor for two terms.
The victor of this year’s Republican primary contests will face President Joe Biden, the expected Democratic contender, in the November general election.
While Republican competitors’ campaign in New Hampshire, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will launch a series of events aimed at highlighting Republican-backed abortion restrictions, which Democrats typically reject.
Monday is the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the decision that established a nationwide right to abortion until the U.S. Supreme Court reversed it in 2022, galvanizing Democratic voters.
The defamation case filed against Trump by novelist E. Jean Carroll, who claims he assaulted her decades ago. He was set to spend the morning potentially testifying in New York. Trump accuses Carroll of fabricating the story to promote her memoir.
However, the trial was postponed until Tuesday after a juror reported feeling ill and a parent of Trump’s primary lawyer tested positive for COVID-19. The trial judge said he would decide later whether to allow Trump to testify on Wednesday so that he could attend Tuesday’s vote in New Hampshire.
As with his criminal cases, which he has repeatedly utilized in fundraising appeals, Trump has framed the Carroll issue as part of a larger conspiracy by liberal forces to derail his election.
Last May, a separate jury held Trump civilly guilty for sexually abusing Carroll and sentenced him to pay $5 million in damages, a decision Trump described as “disgrace.”
In recent days, Haley, 52, has stepped up her attacks on Trump, claiming the 77-year-old has suffered cognitive impairment since his stay in the White House and condemning him for befriending authoritarian foreign leaders.
At a rally on Sunday in Rochester, New Hampshire, Trump accused Haley of forming an “unholy alliance” with liberals, “never-Trumpers” who oppose him, and RINOs, or Republicans in Name Only. He insulted her by using a variant of her given first name, Nimarata, and pushed bogus social media posts questioning her birthright citizenship in the United States.
Haley was born in South Carolina and is the daughter of Indian immigrants.

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Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | There was mixed news for Real Madrid ahead of the side’s vital Champions League trip away to Inter Milan on Wednesday night.
Although central midfielder Casemiro is available for the game after overcoming the coronavirus and giving a negative test result on Monday, central defender Eder Militao returned an ‘inconclusive’ test result and again misses out.
That means Zinedine Zidane will have to probably continue with Nacho Fernandez and Raphael Varane at the heart of his side’s defense against a rival that was unlucky to lose 3-2 in Madrid in the first meeting between the two teams three weeks ago.
Sergio Ramos is still out with a hamstring injury, while Karim Benzema misses out again with a muscle problem. So does Alvaro Odriozola, while Fede Valverde is recovering from a cracked shin and Luka Jovic is also out with COVID-19.
The absences limit Zidane’s options of rotating his squad after the weekend’s 1-1 draw in Villarreal and mean Mariano Diaz will probably lead the Real Madrid attack after scoring his side’s goal at the weekend.
Inter is without left back Aleksandar Kolarov, who also has the coronavirus, but will have striker Romelu Lukaku available after the Belgian international missed the first meeting between the two teams due to injury.
Lukaku has nine goals from nine appearances in all competitions this season and will be Inter’s main threat on Wednesday.
Defeat for Real Madrid would leave Zidane’s side in a delicate position in qualifying Group B with just five points from four games, and would mean they had to win their last two matches away to Shakhtar Donetsk and at home to Borussia Monchengladbach.


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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
There was a preteen boy racing me on bicycle today. I passed him at first, steady as I go on my long morning rides, seeming no challenge would come from it. Out of nowhere he came whizzing past me, peddling as fast as his little legs could manage. As he did so, he couldn't help but have the biggest smile on his face. He was beating the "wei-guo-ren", the foreigner, and at his own game too. You see, I get all geared up for such rides, tight biking shorts, sleeveless cycling jersey and some dashing gloves and matching helmet...a real sight for the unexpecting local. To add to the thrill of the chase, he was riding probably his first bike, a beaten-up Giant, and with it, his heavy book bag, all the while I was riding a sleek road bike. He had some sort of spurt of energy, some spark in his brain that brought on such spontaneity. He was elated and exuberant in that moment. The sun met us perfectly up in the sky, softening the pores of skin producing sweat for our bodies. As I came creeping towards him, geared up, he kept his ground, quickening his peddle, all the while peeking back to see how close I was to him. The kickstand of his bike was down and shards from it were flying as he wobbled to gain momentum on his old bike. He about lost control once, but regained it haphazardly. I pushed forward and met up with him. Wheel to wheel, we battled to be the fastest. I would get ahead of him, then he would match my strength and pull ahead. All this excitement alongside laughing and smiling the whole way down the hill. I was a kid again, racing to the parking lot for a chance at bragging rights. We soon parted ways, neither of us sure which came out ahead, but we both came out winners with smiles on our faces.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
There are times where the body leaves itself and finds itself in a place unthinkable. This happened before jumping off the rock last weekend in Kenting (墾丁國家公園). Well, I’m exaggerating when saying I left my body, because part of me thinks I experienced the most realness I’ve felt in a good while. The hitting of flesh against surface. The fear caught up in my throat and the energy surrounding it all leaving me awed. The gentle floating ocean views as I wait for the waves to carry me to shore. It was real and it was bodiless all simultaneously.
The waves crashing on the rock, mist spraying the glance. I look up to see a side-walking crab. He’s dancing alongside the surf, enjoying the pious rock as I climb higher and higher, steady atop the igneous solidification, trying my own side-walk as I crawl up, my claws clambering to find the nearest hole. It’s windy up here and the sea foam is creeping up the walls. I see a pathway towards the top and I follow it. The ledge peaking out, waiting for an adventure seeking visitor.
I make my way up the rock and I’m atop it all. The blue of the sea is crust-covered and I almost lose my balance as I stare into the infinity of turquoise and topaz. I wonder if this could be it, if the sea could take me and I’d forever be trapped inside the waves. I wouldn’t really be upset, if I were to escape inside the rhythm of the waves. It seems calm there and that point where the blue and the white meet right before they crash into the sand and rock is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I could be among that beauty. Lost among the oxidation process and the moon’s eternal tide. I focus again, ready for my leap of faith, into the ocean below.
I creep towards the lip of the rock. I do this slowly, getting down low and maneuvering my body over. I make it to the spot and stand tall. It’s nothing but me and the waves now. I get a sense of their direction, of their movement and drive power. It seems a big wave could simply wipe me out completely. Therefore, I wait a little while to get a sense of the waves. I match the rhythm of the waves to the rhythm of my heart and take it all in. I think of moments past and moments present. Rushing silence enters my body. Releasing everything, I step forward, and float.
The floating is immediately superseded by gravity’s need to pull me in fast, into the dark pool of salt. I hit the surface and raggedy-andy doll it into the disheveled sea, flipping round and losing myself for a second. My limbs detached and the saltwater feels fine. I gain consciousness and my lungs break the surface, taking in the rain-freshened air. I look up at the spot I conquered, a proud moment. Making my way back to the shore, I decided to wait a while and just let the waves push me back in. I am able to ride them sweetly and enjoy the rhythm of the white cap waves.

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Why we’re including a digital guide booklet with our game
The image above is the official guide booklet for a game called Chulip. It is a game I very much like, and it became semi-well known for doing something a little strange: its packaged instruction booklet came with a full walkthrough for the whole game. A lot of people decried that as evidence of the game’s faulty design. Obviously, it is only including a walkthrough because the game isn’t clear enough in what you’re supposed to do.
And maybe there is some truth to that? Chulip isn’t exactly the most clear game on the market. It is difficult to know where you need to go, or why you need to go there, and from the outset it doesn’t introduce very well how you’re supposed to successfully kiss people (the game’s core mechanic) without getting slapped in return.
But I think there is value to including a developer-created guide booklet with a game. One of odplot’s core focuses is to have people enjoy our games who do not typically play (Nintendo is usually very good at this), and by including a guide I hope that people who are intimidated by an industry that has traditionally marketed itself only to core purchasers will feel more comfortable knowing that there is help at their side, curated by the developer rather than an online third party.
What is such a guide to include?
There are so many things that I think people who are already well versed in games take for granted that can be included in such a guide. How to jump, or shoot a gun, or interact with objects, or run, etc. If you’ve played a couple of games you will know the standardized controls for all of these, but what of those who haven’t for a few years? A decade? Ever?
Many people say that you should teach the player about the game during-play, and while I agree with that concept, I think it has been distorted a bit. Yes, certainly the player should learn how your game’s systems interact with one another and respond to input. But does the input need to be gamified, too? It is expensive to make tutorials for how to jump, look around, etc, and these parts are always clumsy and boring, anyway. So why not put basic background info such as that in a human readable format? Hopefully, the learning of the controls of the game will not be such an important part of the core experience that it will be a weaker game for its being removed.
Games are not usually designed with walkthroughs in mind, so that you have to sort of read through a lot of stuff to find where you are, possibly ruining other parts of the game for you on the way. But by thinking about that before hand, we can design into the game such a way so as to let the player know how to find what part they’re at in the booklet, without the spoilers.
One might argue that you should just design the game well enough so that a walkthrough isn’t needed. This is true, and I hope this is a goal of all game designers. However, video games are particularly onerous when it comes to the need for the suspension of disbelief and being of a very high quality. For if a film or book breaks character and has a low quality passage or scene, the consumer is only hindered by a few moments of slight annoyance. For a game to have a low quality puzzle, though, very well may mean that the consumer will never solve it and never see the game to the end.
The fact is, games which have obstacles in them have an abysmally low completion rate. Yet, obstacles are what make games fun, so the solution is not to remove them, or make them easier. Why though should a player not get to see the game through to the end just because they had a bad run-in with a single puzzle?
Our guide will also include various extras, like art, developer information, short summaries of the story’s background and characters, etc. These are things that can make for a nice, rounded out experience for a product that will most likely be bought and played digitally.
And, frankly, they’re fun to have.


South West Water’s Mayflower Water Treatment Works at Roborough, just north of Plymouth, is the first of its kind in the world.
It uses cutting-edge treatment processes, designed to produce impeccable drinking water and to be more sustainable than a traditional water treatment works.
In November 2020, Mayflower took over from the old treatment works at Crownhill in Plymouth, which has been serving the city since the 1950s.
The innovative treatment processes at Mayflower were designed and developed by Dutch water technology company PWNT, and tested at a prototype facility at Crownhill from June 2013 until June 2015.
Suspended ion exchange, inline coagulation and ceramic membrane microfiltration are used to produce more water, more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional technology. It is the first time that these combined technologies have been used to produce high quality drinking water anywhere in the world.
But what does this mean for customers?
Keeping bills down in the long term – the plant will cost less to maintain, use less raw materials and require fewer staff to operate it.
Compact process therefore lower construction costs.
Requires less chemicals than traditional water treatment processes, reducing the environmental impact.
Ion exchange process captures hard to remove pesticides, colour and taste providing consistent high quality water.
The ceramic filters provide an absolute barrier to cryptosporidium and harmful viruses.
Located on a hill away from the city – reduces congestion from company vehicles and is safe from flooding.


The UK music charts have played a significant role in the music industry for decades. They provide a snapshot of the most popular songs in the country at any given time and have been instrumental in launching the careers of countless artists. The history of the UK music charts dates back to the 1950s and has seen various genres and artists dominate the charts over the years.
- UK music charts have a rich history dating back to the early 1950s.
- The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and other British Invasion bands dominated the charts in the 1960s.
- The glam rock era saw the rise of David Bowie and T. Rex.
- The punk revolution brought us The Clash and Sex Pistols.
- The indie resurgence has given us Arctic Monkeys and Florence and the Machine, among others.
The Early Years: The Birth of UK Music and Its First Hits
The emergence of UK music in the 1950s marked a turning point in popular culture. British artists began to gain recognition both at home and abroad, and their music started to make waves on the charts. In 1952, the first UK number one hit was “Here in My Heart” by Al Martino. This marked the beginning of a new era for British music.
One of the key influences on UK music during this time was skiffle, a genre that blended elements of folk, jazz, and blues. Skiffle bands, such as Lonnie Donegan and his Skiffle Group, gained popularity with their energetic performances and catchy tunes. Skiffle music played a crucial role in inspiring a generation of musicians, including members of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
The Swinging Sixties: Beatles, Stones, and the British Invasion
The 1960s saw British bands rise to prominence on an international scale. The Beatles, in particular, dominated the charts with their infectious melodies and innovative songwriting. They became a global phenomenon and set the stage for other British acts to follow.
The influence of The Rolling Stones cannot be overstated either. While The Beatles were known for their clean-cut image and catchy pop tunes, The Rolling Stones brought a raw and rebellious edge to their music. Their blues-inspired rock ‘n’ roll resonated with audiences around the world and solidified their place in music history.
The Glam Rock Era: From Bowie to T. Rex
|Space Oddity, Ziggy Stardust, Heroes
|Get It On, Children of the Revolution, 20th Century Boy
|Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, Love is Like Oxygen
|Cum On Feel the Noize, Mama Weer All Crazee Now, Coz I Luv You
|Love is the Drug, Virginia Plain, Avalon
The 1970s saw the rise of glam rock, a genre characterized by its flamboyant fashion and theatrical performances. David Bowie, in particular, had a profound impact on UK music during this time. His androgynous persona and genre-bending music challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in popular culture.
Another prominent figure in the glam rock era was T. Rex, led by frontman Marc Bolan. Their chart-topping hits, such as “Get It On” and “Telegram Sam,” showcased their unique blend of rock and pop sensibilities. T. Rex’s success in the charts solidified glam rock as a dominant force in UK music during the 1970s.
The Punk Revolution: The Clash, Sex Pistols, and More
The late 1970s saw the emergence of punk rock, a genre characterized by its aggressive sound and rebellious attitude. The Clash became one of the most influential punk bands of all time, using their music as a platform to address political and social issues. Songs like “London Calling” and “Should I Stay or Should I Go” became anthems for a generation disillusioned with the status quo.
The Sex Pistols also made a significant impact on UK music during this time. Known for their controversial lyrics and provocative behavior, they challenged societal norms and shook up the music industry. Their single “God Save the Queen” was released during Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee year and became a symbol of rebellion against the establishment.
New Wave and Synthpop: The Rise of Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and others
The 1980s brought about a new wave of UK music with the rise of new wave and synthpop. Bands like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran dominated the charts with their catchy synth-driven melodies and stylish image. Their music appealed to a wide audience and helped shape the sound of the decade.
Depeche Mode’s dark and brooding electronic sound set them apart from their contemporaries. Hits like “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “Enjoy the Silence” showcased their ability to create infectious pop songs with a darker edge. Duran Duran, on the other hand, embraced a more glamorous and visually appealing aesthetic. Songs like “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf” became iconic anthems of the 1980s.
The Britpop Phenomenon: Oasis, Blur, and the Battle of the Bands
The 1990s saw the rise of Britpop, a movement that celebrated British culture and music. Oasis and Blur became the figureheads of this movement, with their rivalry in the charts capturing the attention of music fans around the world. Their chart-topping hits, such as Oasis’ “Wonderwall” and Blur’s “Song 2,” became anthems of a generation.
Britpop had a significant impact on UK music culture during this time. It brought guitar-driven rock back into the mainstream and sparked a renewed interest in British music. The movement also paved the way for other British bands, such as Pulp and Suede, to gain recognition both at home and abroad.
The Millennium Years: The Pop Dominance of Britney Spears, Spice Girls, and More
The early 2000s saw pop music dominate the charts in the UK. Artists like Britney Spears and the Spice Girls became global sensations, with their catchy pop tunes and larger-than-life personas. Their music resonated with audiences of all ages and solidified their place in pop culture.
Britney Spears’ debut single “Baby One More Time” became an instant hit, topping the charts in multiple countries. The Spice Girls, on the other hand, took the world by storm with their girl power anthem “Wannabe.” Both artists became icons of the era and influenced a generation of young musicians.
The rise of boy bands and girl groups also played a significant role in shaping UK music during this time. Acts like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and Girls Aloud dominated the charts with their infectious pop tunes and synchronized dance routines. These groups became household names and set the stage for the next wave of pop acts to follow.
The Indie Resurgence: Arctic Monkeys, Florence and the Machine, and the New Wave of UK Bands
The late 2000s saw a resurgence of indie music in the UK. Bands like Arctic Monkeys and Florence and the Machine gained recognition for their unique sound and captivating performances. Their success in the charts marked a shift away from mainstream pop music and a return to guitar-driven rock.
Arctic Monkeys’ debut album “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” became the fastest-selling debut album in UK chart history. Their raw and energetic sound resonated with audiences and solidified their place as one of the most influential indie bands of their generation. Florence and the Machine, on the other hand, captivated listeners with their ethereal sound and powerful vocals. Hits like “Dog Days Are Over” and “Shake It Out” showcased Florence Welch’s unique talent as a songwriter and performer.
The Future of UK Music: Emerging Artists and Trends to Watch Out For
The current state of UK music is as diverse as ever, with emerging artists pushing boundaries and exploring new genres. Artists like Stormzy, Dua Lipa, and Lewis Capaldi have gained international recognition for their unique sound and captivating performances. These artists represent the future of UK music and are paving the way for new trends to emerge.
One trend to watch out for is the fusion of different genres and cultures. Artists like Jorja Smith and Little Simz are blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, and soul to create a sound that is uniquely their own. This trend reflects the multicultural nature of the UK and the influence of various musical traditions.
Another trend to look out for is the rise of DIY artists. With advancements in technology and social media, artists are now able to create and distribute their music independently. This has led to a wave of innovative and boundary-pushing music that may not have been possible in the past.
Conclusion: The Evolution of UK Music and Its Impact on the Music Industry
The UK music charts have played a crucial role in shaping the music industry and launching the careers of countless artists. From the early days of skiffle to the rise of punk rock, glam rock, and Britpop, UK music has continuously evolved and pushed boundaries.
The future of UK music looks promising, with emerging artists and new trends on the horizon. As technology continues to advance and the music industry evolves, it will be interesting to see how UK music continues to shape popular culture and influence the global music scene.
If you’re interested in exploring the evolution of music genres, you might enjoy reading the article “The Evolution of Hyperpop: What’s Next for This Genre in 2023?” This insightful piece delves into the rise of hyperpop and its impact on the music scene. From its origins to its current state, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the genre’s development and offers a glimpse into what the future holds for hyperpop. Check it out here.
What are music charts?
Music charts are lists of the most popular songs or albums in a particular country or region. They are compiled based on various factors such as sales, radio airplay, and streaming data.
When did music charts begin?
The first music chart was created in the United States in 1936 by Billboard magazine. It was based on sales data from record stores and jukeboxes.
When did music charts start in the UK?
The first music chart in the UK was created in 1952 by the New Musical Express (NME) magazine. It was based on a survey of record shops.
What is the Official Charts Company?
The Official Charts Company is the organization responsible for compiling and publishing the official music charts in the UK. It was formed in 1997 and is jointly owned by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).
What is the greatest UK hit of all time?
According to the Official Charts Company, the greatest UK hit of all time is “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. It was released in 1975 and has spent a total of 14 weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
What other songs are on the list of greatest UK hits of all time?
Other songs on the list include “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles, Oasis’ “Wonderwall” and Blur’s “Song 2”.


|Publication number||US7429026 B2|
|Application number||US 11/294,089|
|Publication date||Sep 30, 2008|
|Filing date||Dec 5, 2005|
|Priority date||Dec 5, 2005|
|Also published as||US20070125932|
|Publication number||11294089, 294089, US 7429026 B2, US 7429026B2, US-B2-7429026, US7429026 B2, US7429026B2|
|Inventors||Robert H. Romportl|
|Original Assignee||Romportl Robert H|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (25), Classifications (20), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyrigth protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclousure, as it appears in the US Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights whatsoever.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates, generally, to concrete block structures and methods, and concrete blocks and methods. Particularly, the invention relates to buildings, walls and other structures constructed of concrete blocks and having the appearance of a log structure; method of making such structures; concrete blocks having the appearance of log portions; methods of making and using such blocks; and apparatus and methods for making such structures and blocks. The invention is particularly useful for constructing a building such as a residential home or the like which is strong, decorative, efficient, long lasting, and economical to build and maintain.
2. Background Information
The state of the art includes various building structures, structural building elements, and building and manufacturing methods and apparatus, including those relating to concrete.
This technology is believed to have significant limitations and shortcomings, including but not limited to that they are not strong, decorative, efficient, long lasting, and economical to build and maintain, either individually or in combination.
For this and other reasons, a need exists for the present invention.
All US patents and patent applications, and all other published documents mentioned anywhere in this application are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
The invention provides buildings and other structures constructed of concrete blocks and having the appearance of a log structure; methods of making such structures; concrete blocks having the appearance of log portions; methods of making and using such blocks; and apparatus and methods for making such structures and blocks which are practical, reliable, accurate and efficient, and which are believed to fulfil the need and to constitute an improvement over the background technology.
A mold, process of using the mold to form a block, and the resultant block are disclosed. The block may of course be connected to other blocks to form stuctures such as walls. The blocks and structures may have curved features for simulating a log structure. The mold and process utilize cemititious material for forming a the block, which has a pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face. The block members are separated by a central insulation space and connected by rods extending from each block member across the central insulation space. The mold has a body including a pair of block forming cavities. Each cavity has a material ingress-egress opening adapted to receive a block forming composition and to output a block. The block forming cavities are separated a predetermined distance by a space forming central cavity. The mold also has a block ejector movably connected to the body. The ejector has a plate member associated with each cavity, and a handle. The blocks disclosed include pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face. The block members are separated by a central insulation space and connected by at least one block connector extending from each block member across the central insulation space.
In one aspect, the invention provides a mold comprising a body including a pair of block forming cavities each having a material ingress-egress opening adapted to receive a block forming composition and to output a block, the block forming cavities being separated a predetermined distance by a space forming central cavity; and a block ejector movably connected to the body and including a plate member associated with each cavity, and a handle.
In a more particular aspect, the invention provides a mold for cemititious material for forming a block having a pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face, the block members being separated by a central insulation space and connected by rods extending from each block member across the central insulation space, comprising:
a. a body including:
b. a block ejector movably connected to the body and including a plate member associated with each cavity, and a handle.
In another aspect, the invention provides a method of making a block comprising the steps of:
In a further aspect, the invention provides a block for use in building a structure, comprising a pair of block members, one of which has a curved outer face, the block members being separated by a central insulation space and connected by at least one block connector extending from each block member across the central insulation space.
The features, benefits and objects of the invention will become clear to those skilled in the art by reference to the following description, claims and drawings.
The invention provides, in general:
The benefits of the invention include, but are not necessarily limited to, in general:
The mold 10 body members 11 a and b, each preferably comprise an inner wall or inner wall member 23, an outer wall or outer wall member 24, and side walls or side wall members 26. In the following text, letter designations “a” and “b” pertaining to the two primary sides of the mold 10 are omitted for ease of reading. Thus, for example, the term “inner wall 23” is used to refer to both the “inner wall 23 a” and “inner wall 23 b” structures shown in the drawings, unless otherwise indicated. The inner wall 23 is preferably substantially flat, while the outer wall 24 has a major curved face portion 25 and a minor flat face portion 26. The flat side walls 26 connect the inner and outer walls 23 and 24, preferably at a right angle. Each body 11 has a wide opening 18 forming a block forming cavity, and for ingress of concrete and egress of the cured block, and a narrow bottom opening 19 for insertion of the press 12. Each body member 11 also preferably has a pair of complementary, parallel, mating connector panels 28, which are substantially flat and have a predetermined length extending away from it's respective inner wall 23. The bodies 11 a and b are further connected by connection panels 31 and 32 at opposite ends. The connector panels 31 and 32 are shown to be substantially flat and have a predetermined dimension. Panels 28, 31 and 32 preferably have a plurality of slots for adjustable mating by connectors 35. Connectors 35 are preferably bolts, but may be screws or other fasteners. The bodies 11 are therefore adjustably separated by a central insulation space 17, which is open at its top and bottom ends. Inner walls 23 have aligned, vertically oriented slots 21, which are open at one end (See
The curved surface of face 25 preferably forms a quarter cylinder configuration, which forms the outer surface of one block 50. This surface is preferably mated with another block to form a half or hemi cylinder structure 82 as shown for example in
Handles 33 and 34 are connected to the connection plates 31 and 32. The handles 33 and 34 have a predetermined extension length and serve as stands or legs for the mold 10 when it is in a concrete receiving mode as shown in
Press 12 includes a pair of flat press panels 39 which are connected by press handles 40 and 41. The panels 39 have a predetermined dimension which corresponds to the area of the body 11 openings 19, and serve as a bottom concrete containment surface during curing. During block ejection, the handles 40 and 41 are pressed downward (relative to
An alternative embodiment of the press 95 is shown in
In use, the mold 10 is initially disposed as shown in
As was discussed above, cemetitious material may be placed into molds, optionally with the aid of guide funnels, such as guide funnel 100 shown in
Further, blocks may be produced by an extrusion or other mass production process.
The descriptions above and the accompanying drawings should be interpreted in the illustrative and not the limited sense. While the invention has been disclosed in connection with an embodiment or embodiments thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that there may be other embodiments which fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. Where a claim, if any, is expressed as a means or step for performing a specified function it is intended that such claim be construed to cover the corresponding structure, material, or acts described in the specification and equivalents thereof, including both structural equivalents and equivalent structures, material-based equivalents and equivalent materials, and act-based equivalents and equivalent acts.
embodiments which fall within the scope of the invention.
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To the Editor.—It is an affront to the technical knowledge and common sense of vascular surgeons to publish an article on technique (Arch Surg 111:195, 1976) with a photograph (Fig 3) that shows a bulldog clamp crushing the vein that is being prepared for angioaccess.
The maneuver of hydrostatic dilation of a vein can be accomplished by using gentle digital compression to occlude the vein, as the article indicates. Silastic tubing loops can be employed for the same purpose. The use of bulldog clamps for occluding blood vessels as delicate as cephalic veins should be condemned. Publishing such practice will lead the novice to a high incidence of inflow stenoses.

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Valenzuela Instructor English 101 17 September 2012 Discovering an Identity Self-deliberation arises quicker during the stresses of life. Breaking forth through these stresses comes from the realization that freedom is obtained through the willingness to welcome a new world, leaving behind the past. Mrs. Mallard comes in contact with the experience itself, as she receives news of her husband’s death, Brently Mallard, in an accident. Grieving this pain she encloses herself within the room of her home, knowing no one will follow behind her.
Left alone, she embarks on a reflection of her past, realizing the breakage that lies behind her and willingly steps forth to accept the future that lies ahead, foreshadowing the brightness of the identity she longs to discover. In the short story, The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin, the symbolism of the window’s images support the idea that personal freedom constructs ultimate peace with an identity. Through the use of symbolism, the window was seen to be an image of the possibilities beyond the life she had as a sense of freedom conveyed the very willpower that allowed for her to find an identity.
Alone the window has a significance of presenting possibilities to the speaker. “There stood, facing the window, a comfortable, roomy armchair” (299). Noticing the emphasis of the window being in front of the chair shows a possible escape from the truth the speaker just witnessed. Being invited by a comfortable chair to look through the window only emphasizes more to the point that this sort of reflection is needed, and that through this escape she will feel the freedom at once when she feels alone with herself to wonder.
Beyond the window reveals a preview of the life that would complete the image of the life that Mrs. Mallard seeks to obtain. “She could see in the open square before her house the tops of the trees that were aquiver with the new spring life. The delicious breath of rain was in the air” (299). As Mrs. Mallard spies through the window- “the open square”- she witnesses the liveliness of spring. Analyzing the context of spring, the idea of rebirth drives through the mind of the speaker, however the connotation of “spring” can be analyzed much further.
Spring can be seen as the liveliness of youth such as the possibilities of exploring sexual freedom as she experiences the rebirth after the loss of her husband. Rain also holds connotations that point towards the ideas of rebirth; through this, Mrs. Mallard smelling the scents of rain reveals a sort of spiritual cleansing, as she reacts towards the death of her husband and reflecting upon it. Because the window presents these images of, symbolically, reliving life, Mrs.
Mallard experiences and sees the possibilities that face her ahead of time. This experience for the speaker then suddenly becomes more than just a reflection of the recent news, but a presentation- done by the window- for her to view the life beyond the closed door and suspend herself within the world she never had beyond the married life of her husband. With the presentation of her possibilities for a future, she senses the freedom that lives within her. There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully… she felt it, creeping out of the sky, reaching toward her through the sounds, the scents, the color that filled the air” (300). Feeling the window open up into her world, she senses that something beyond the clouds beseeches her to welcome them into her life. This sort of “monstrous joy” –as described later in the text- demands a welcome from Mrs. Mallard as an initiation towards the revival of her new world.
Though she fears the unknown object that she describes, “…she was striving to beat it back with her will- as powerless as her two white slender hands” (300), realizing her weakness while fighting back the possession of the unknown entity, she shows a lack of true interest to fight back knowing that she must submit to the future that lies ahead of her. Through the experience of coming forth and welcoming the fear of moving on, she seeks the freedom presented by the window. Ultimately, a sign of an identity in the end shows her happiness through the imagination of the days that lie ahead of her. Spring days, summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own. She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she thought with a shudder that life might be long” (300). Discovering her days are meant to be lived without the intrusion from her husband, she senses that although her life was once the depression of her day, now became the essence of her identity. Living through this ideology, she feels that she can move on through whatever her life brings forth to her, because she would feel as though all was meant to be given to her.
She brought this thinking forward even in the end when the surprise of finding her husband unharmed from the accident, which in the end killed her. “When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease- of joy that kills” (301). The heart disease that had her worried for her life in the beginning of the short story then became the relief that she felt when she left the world to pursue the joy without her husband intruding on her sudden realization of an identity.
Heart disease, in the context, reveals itself as the “joy that kills” emphasizing the discovery of her freedom through the disease that she feared would kill her. Noticing that the identity for herself lied within the freedom that she obtained from her husband, she died to achieve this ultimate peace with the identity she found. Through the use of the symbolism that the images of the window present to Mrs. Mallard, a sense of personal freedom constructs the idealness of obtaining an identity. And in this short story, The Story of An Hour, The breakthrough represents itself through the most peculiar ways.
Mrs. Mallard through the story discovered her life was to be relived through the images of the window as they revealed the possibilities that brought forth her true identity. Henceforth, discovering in the end that her husband never allowed her freedom within the marriage by being alive brought forth her breakthrough; Revealing itself through the joys of being set free in death, she is brought to the haven she so desperately desired, growing to be the individual that lives or, in this case, dies without the handcuffed life she lived through with her marriage to Brently Mallard.
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TreeLife launches in Sydney – February 2010
We are excited to announce that our first offline event, TreeLife by The Cool Hunter, will be unveiled in Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park and other landmark satellite venues including Martin Place and the Sydney Opera House.
‘Treelife is a brand new free event, launched here in Sydney before going to London and New York,’ says Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover Moore MP. ‘This event will showcase innovative and creative sustainable architecture, and illustrate that green can co-exist with urban city life.’
The world’s first major public exhibition of ‘green design’ treehouses, TreeLife will bring the biggest names in international architecture, design and art into the one public place for the first time.
The Sydney launch of the event will showcase cutting edge green and sustainable design set in beautiful Hyde Park, one of Australia’s most iconic and highly trafficked public spaces located in the heart of the city.
Life in the trees
Treehouses have become creative eco-statements in the design world. They allow people to literally be ‘;in’; nature and peace above the stressful street level of life. The Cool Hunter will invite top local and international architects, artists and designers to design for the event a modern treehouse, created from sustainable and recycled materials
Global program of events:
To celebrate the incredible temporary environment created by TreeLife, the exhibition will host a program of events that will vary from city to city.
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Budget Build Mini Vacuum-Former
I have long wanted a vacuum-forming machine of my own, and after scouring tons of resources online, I finally decided to try my hand at it.
My former is a little bit different from others I’ve run across. My wife and I recently received a new toaster oven for our wedding (Thanks Cindy, Susan and Terri!) so the old one that followed my wife through college was now up for harvesting. I decided to take out the heating elements – these being often the trickiest part of most people’s vac-former builds – and make myself a vacuum-former around them. This limited me to the size of the heating elements, but since this is my first ever attempted vac machine, I figured it couldn’t hurt to start small.
Here’s a few helpful links I scoured when doing research for my build:
First thing was first: I had to dig the coils out of the old machine. The flash in the picture makes it look worse than it was, but we’re talking about 5 years worth of corn dogs and mini pizzas here. This thing was nasty.
And the guts I excavated. In the end, I didn’t end up using the temperature control switch or the timer. The “bake, broil, toast” is only a rotary switch that turns individual heating elements on and off, so that was scrapped as well. The wires had a nice heat resistant shielding on them, so I re-purposed those later. They even had their very own fancy ceramic posts!
The heating elements dictated the size of the oven box, which itself dictated the size of the frame and platen. In the end I would up with a 14″ x 14″ work area. This is the oven box going together – its a maple box lined with 2 sheets of 1/4″ hardibacker concrete board.
For the platen, I took two sheets of 1/2″ MDF and sandwiched them around a sheet of 1/4″ MDF. The 1/4 was trimmed to about 3/8″ wide to form the inner hollow area. These were clamped and set to dry overnight.
After this came the drilling. And then more drilling. And some drilling after that. I don’t know what I would have done without the laser guides on my drill press. The holes are 1/8″ and spaced every 1cm. This was based on my “well, that seems like a good idea” research, and some hinted-at suggestions online that smaller holes over a larger area work better.
I got the rolling table when stopping by my parent’s house to pick up some of their old furniture. This used to be their kitchen telephone table. Initially, I had planned to remove the leaves, but had to include them in the end because the table top was about 4″ too narrow.
To articulate the plastic frame and move it from the oven to the platen, I tried something I’ve not seen used before: drawer rails. Similar to the idea of using toaster oven heating elements, this was something that seemed to make sense in my mind, despite never having seen it employed before on anyone else’s build. I bought 4 of these at home depot – 24″ long – and mounted them to the table and frames. They took some adjustment, but overall the result is great. Smooth action and dirt cheap!
For power, I ran a grounded line to a distribution box with its own outlet. The switch here controls the oven, and the outlet is used for the vacuum and heat gun. Don’t laugh at my rigged-up switch plate – I had a few of these laying around and I was trying to get this thing together as cheaply as possible!
The oven wiring took a little trial and error to get right. Initially I had the entire thing running in parallel, but this tripped the breaker in my garage a few times, so I had to change the wiring configuration. I decided to do 2 coils paired in parallel, and then wire these two “banks” together in series. That worked out well, heating the elements nicely but not popping my breaker.
I had a few more things to do before firing it up. The frames needed a way to clamp to one another to hold the plastic in. I used some aluminum L-channel stock and cut 2″ sections from it. These were screwed to the frames and secured around the plastic with binder clips. I have somewhere around 600 of these things in my house from a previous project, so I’m always trying to find new ways to use them.
I also added a strip of closed-cell foam around the platen to help seal the vacuum when I lowered the frames down. Additionally, I added non-skid tape to the insides of the frames to better hold the plastic in place.
- A filigree piece from my Hylian Shield build
- An aluminum block
- The mold master puck from Chell’s Heel Springs
- An old, damaged mold master from my Master Sword
- 1/2 of a golf-ball textured yo-yo
- Toaster oven heating elements: free
- Table: free
- Shop vac: free
- PVC Fittings: free
- MDF: $18
- Pine/Poplar/other wood: $20
- L-Brackets: $15
- Wiring/Switches: $12
- Hardibacker Board: $8
- Caulk/Sealant: $5
- Wood stain/sealer: $10
- Various hardware: $2
- Drawer sliders: $4/ea
Best of luck fellow DIY-ers, hopefully we’ll start to see some more toaster-oven formers popping up in the future. As always, thanks for reading!


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The studs have classical butterfly fastening in sold gold as well.
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In the story that Jennie shared (After the Fall written by Dan Santat), we hear about persistence in the face of anxiety. Whether it is due to an accident, a twist of fate, determined by environmental factors beyond our control, or perhaps encoded in our genes, the path we may have carefully planned is not always the one we end up on. When things change, for whatever reason, worry and apprehension can debilitate us.
Humpty’s attempted solution to get his life back is to build a bird out of paper. When his soaring creation gets stuck atop the wall, Humpty decides to climb up once again. Back on top, Humpty tells us that perhaps now we will not think of him as “that egg who was famous for falling.”
Resilience in the face of adversity, refusing to let worry or regret get in the way of life is the ideal, the take away-theme. Yet there is also a subplot in this story, one where Humpty Dumpty is motivated to move past adversity because of what his legacy might be, of how he will be remembered—that egg famous for falling, or that egg that became whole again?
How will you be remembered? Is it important to you? How will you re-member yourself after a fall?
I personally believe it is important to all of us, even those of us who might deny that it is: What our legacy might be, what others think of us, how we feel about ourselves. We are, after all, social creatures. We are driven to be known, to be remembered, to be thought of…. I think most of us would like to be thought of in a positive fashion, thought of as a person who left a legacy of wisdom, or of kindness, or of a soaring spirit despite the odds, despite the circumstances—a sudden turn of events, an inevitable “accident”—whatever happens in this human life we lead.
I think that we are a people who like to believe that we are in control. Not of everything, but in good measure of how our lives unfold. I don’t think we are very comfortable being “victims” of life. We want to choose our path and get on with it.
But “accidents happen,” circumstances change. Perhaps as humans being, our goal ought not be to master life, to get caught up in a fantasy that we have full control. Perhaps the goal, our day-to-day practice, ought to be knowing we are already whole and will always be as we partner with life and each other.
Our faith teaches us to value and to practice resilience, which is the ability to grieve a change, especially an unexpected change, and do what we need to do to adjust to it, and to do what needs to be done without giving up hope.
For some of us, it just takes time, but we will get there. Perhaps slowly, but we will accept what is, and keep moving forward. Some of us go through the process of accepting what is now very privately, internally, under the surface, not in full view of most of our social connections. In fact, only the most perceptive friends see any difference in us. All the while, we are in deep dialogue with self and soul about what is next and how we can possibly deal with it.
Spirit speaks wholeness to all of us.
We don’t always know what someone is struggling with. Or we don’t want to know, because it reminds us of what we think we can’t accept.
Until we must.
I am going to ask you to do something today. I’d like for this part of the service to be more interactive than usual.
Would you take a moment or two to find a piece of paper and something to write with? I am going to invite you to write a few lines to yourself.
I would like those of you are well past retirement age to imagine that you have just experienced some kind of function-limiting accident or event. Perhaps you fell and cannot walk anymore. Perhaps you had a stroke and can’t speak clearly any longer. Perhaps your eyesight has become such that you can no longer drive or read. Write a letter to your future self, the person who you are now telling that person you will be then what they need to know. Or do it in reverse, writing to the person you were before the function-limiting event or accident. What would you now tell the person you were then?
Those of you are close to retirement, say within 10 years or less, I would like you to imagine that just before or just after you retire, your life companion leaves you for whatever reason. Their leaving severely alters your financial situation and forces you into narrowed options for your future. Perhaps you have your home, but not the resources to travel as you had planned, and no companion to share your adventures with. Perhaps you have never lived alone before and now you must. Write a letter to your future self, the person who you are now telling that person you will be then what they need to know. Or do it in reverse—write to the person you were before your life companion left. What would you now tell the person you were then?
Those of you who are in your 30s, 40s or 50s, I would like you to imagine that you have suddenly received a diagnosis that will lead to a drastic change in your life. The change affects not only you, but those who depend on you. Write a letter to your future self after the diagnosis, the person who you are now telling the person you will be then what they need to know. Or do your writing in reverse—write to the person you were before the diagnosis. What would you now tell the person you were then?
If you are in your 20s or are in your teens, I would like you to imagine that you have suddenly been in a car accident and you have lost a limb, a leg, or a hand, or an arm. Write a letter to your future self, the person you are now telling the person you will be then what they need to know. Or write in reverse, tell from your future self—the one who has gone through the loss—what the person you were needs to know before the loss happens.
This is Pentecost Sunday, 50 days after Easter in the Christian calendar. It is the day described in the Book of Acts, when the Spirit allowed all who had by then recognized the significance of Jesus to recognize each other.
We can see each other again soon in person. May Spirit allow us to see beneath the surface, to recognize and honor the changes we have all been through. To see each other and ourselves as whole no matter what. Whole in body, whole in spirit, together; whole humans being.
We are whole, even in the broken places, even where it hurts.
We are whole, even in the broken places, the places where fear impedes our full engagement with life; where self-doubt corrupts our self-love; where shame makes our faces hot and our souls cold.
We are whole, even in those places where perfectionism blunts the joy of full immersion into person, place, activity; where “good enough” does not reside except in our silent longings; where our gaps must be fast-filled with substance, accomplishment, or frenzied activity lest they gape open and disgust.
We are whole where we would doubt our own goodness, richness, fullness and depth, where we would doubt our own significance, our own profoundness.
We are whole, even in our fragility; even where we feel fragmented, alone, insubstantial, insufficient.
We are whole, even as we are in process, even as we stumble, even as we pick ourselves up again, for we are whole. We are whole.Beth Lefever, from UUA WorshipWeb

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Erin Shiel’s debut collection brings together insightful vignettes about the arc of maturity to womanhood, exploring kindness, grief and the neglected beauty of everyday life. The collection slips through multiple identities, interleaving ekphrasis with lyric and nature poems. The effect is a dynamic tension between fiction and truth, invention and autobiography. Many of the poems reclaim the liminality of girlhood, as an opportunity to form identity.. With whimsy and playfulness, emotional insight and nuance, Girl on a Corrugated Roof uses empathy and the natural environment to draw art out of the gallery and into our everyday lives.
“This is a most impressive debut collection. The poems are varied, surprising, and dexterous, they choreograph language into disarming spaces surveying time and place, the domestic and the artistic with sparkling intensity. Shiel’s poems are kinetic, buoyant, and skilfully nuanced. This book has developed out of emotional and investigative necessities, that rich wellspring from which the best and most memorable poetry flows.”
Like all the best debut collections, Girl on a Corrugated Roof contains years of distilled wisdom – a concentrate of the thoughts, events, tribulations and joys that form the unique subjectivity Erin Shiel’s work now possesses. It’s a hymn to girlhood: that much maligned, often ignored, objectified and, these days, contested human state. The poems are thoughtful, generous and seek to connect with a broad readership. I feel fortunate to have read this book.

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The Autel Evo Nano Plus is one of the best small drones on the market. It’s incredibly easy to fly, takes amazing 4K video and photos, and is extremely portable, making it the perfect drone for travel. Other than that, the Autel Evo Nano+ is an excellent drone for anyone looking for a pocket-sized model that performs exceptionally well.
- Capture stunning photos and videos with ease
- Feel safe to operate
- Professional capabilities
- Three-way obstacle avoidance
- Under 250 grams
- Not the cheapest one
- Limited choice of frame rates
- Voice alerts bugs
Autel Evo Nano Plus: Design
For such a competent drone, the Autel Evo Nano+ weighs just 249g and that means it isn’t restricted by too many CAA regulations. Yes, you will still need to apply for an Operator ID and a Flyer ID – a very easy online process – but the good news is that you will be allowed to fly it in more situations than larger and heavier drones.
The Evo Nano+ isn’t just light, it’s really small too. At 142×94×55mm when folded, it will easily fit into a jacket pocket and that makes it a shoo-in for all kinds of travel. The Premium Bundle we’re reviewing here includes a brilliant shoulder bag that’s big enough to accommodate the drone, batteries, controller, and various accessories.
All of the main controls are housed within the Evo Nano+’s diminutive body. The motors are integrated into the arms, there’s a 1/2.3in sensor behind the f/2.8 lens and a microSD card slot sits under a rubber flap on the rear.
On the bottom of the drone, you’ll find a mounting point for the control stick (more on that later), while the battery slots into place at the front. Once in position, it’s held securely in place by a latch.
A USB-C port on one side of the drone is used for charging both the battery and remote control, while a second USB-C port on the other side is used for firmware updates. The overall design of the Evo Nano+ is very similar to that of the Mavic Air 2. Both drones have fold-out arms, a similar camera/lens combo, and small remote control. The main difference is size – the Evo Nano+ is tiny in comparison.
The Autel Evo Nano+ is available in four colors: red, orange, grey, and white. I recommend choosing between the red or orange colors because both of them clearly show up when the drone is flying.
In terms of build quality, the Evo Nano+ feels solid and well put together. The arms are made from sturdy plastic and they snap into place with a reassuring click. All of the external panels also fit snugly and there’s very little give or flex anywhere on the drone.
Autel Evo Nano Plus Specs
- Weights just 249 grams;
- Compact size with foldable arms;
- 4K HDR camera with 100 Mbps;
- 3-axis gimbal stabilization;
- Vision sensors for 3 direction obstacle avoidance;
- Active tracking (* will be released in a future firmware update);
- 160Mbps (20MB/s) wireless file transfer;
- 28-minute battery life (26 minutes hovering);
- 10km SkyLink video transmission (2.7K/1080P).
Autel Evo Nano Plus: Flight Performance
To understand the Evo Nano+’s flight performance, it’s important to keep in mind its size and weight. This titchy drone only weighs 249g, so it’s not designed to fly efficiently in strong winds. However, it’s still able to hold its own in moderate winds and can even handle some turbulence. In terms of speed, the Evo Nano+ is no slouch either. In sport mode, it can reach speeds of up to 44mph (70kph). And if you need to make a quick getaway, the Evo Nano+ has a pretty good rate of acceleration too. All told, the Autel Evo Nano+ is a capable little drone that’s great for everyday flying and even some light-duty racing.
Camera aka Picture and Video Quality
The Autel Evo Nano Plus trounces not only the already impressive Autel Evo Nano but also the cheaper DJI Mini 2, the larger, more expensive DJI Air 2, and, to some degree, DJI’s flagship Mavic 3.
Let’s take a look at the sensor first since that is the statistic that people look for first when choosing any camera, be it for land or air use. Unlike the Evo Nano which ships with an extremely efficient 1/2-inch CMOS sensor, the Nano+’s camera is equipped with a 0.8-inch CMOS sensor that’s capable of 50-megapixel images and a wide range of video resolutions, from pin-sharp 4K (3840×2160) at up to 30 frames per second, down to smooth 1080p Full HD footage at 60fps.
To get an idea of how the image quality from the Evo Nano+’s camera compares to its rivals, take a look at the video footage below which has been graded in Autel’s StudioPro software. As you can see, the footage is extremely sharp and detailed with great color rendition, superb dynamic range, and very little in the way of jello or rolling shutter artifacts.
The video quality from the Evo Nano+ is excellent, as you would expect from a drone that retails for over £1000/$1300. The 4K footage is pin-sharp and detailed with great color rendition and superb dynamic range. The only downside is that the footage is recorded in an MP4 wrapper which isn’t ideal if you want to do any serious color grading in post-production.
Autel Evo Nano Plus: Controller and App
The Autel Evo Nano comes with a comfortable, black controller with a cradle for your mobile phone. The controller features a “return home” button for your right thumb, a dedicated button for image and video taking, and a smooth gimbal controller.
As for the app, you’ll be using on your phone for flying the drone, it’s called the Autel Sky App and it’s a breeze to use. Very intuitive and doesn’t take long to pick up.
The app provides GPS and video transmission information plus access to the camera settings and all flight parameters, including a return to home altitude. You can also hard-set a max distance and height limit in the app to make sure you always stay within your comfort zone while flying. Overall, we were very impressed with the app and it’s one of the better ones we’ve used.
Autel Evo Nano Plus: Flight Modes
Autel Evo Nano comes with an array of flight modes, each providing a unique and interesting way to capture your subject.
Dynamic Track will automatically follow a moving object, making it easy to get great shots of you in action.
Rocket mode is perfect for getting an aerial view of your surroundings. This mode sends the drone straight up into the air.
Fade Away starts close to the subject before gradually moving further away. Orbit mode circles around the subject perfectly.
Finally, Flick mode tracks in towards a static subject before flicking around in the opposite direction. With so many options available, you’re sure to find the perfect way to capture that perfect moment.
Autel Evo Nano Plus: Battery life
As you would expect from a drone of this size, the Autel Evo Nano Plus is powered by a small, but mighty, 2250mAh smart battery. This little powerhouse gives the Evo Nano Plus a rated voltage of 7.7V and provides discharging management functions to help keep your drone in peak condition. The entire battery pack weighs just xx grams, making it one of the lightest drone batteries on the market today. Additionally, the Evo Nano Plus features 4 changing level indicator LEDs that let you know exactly how much power you have left at any given time.
When flying in colder temperatures, the Evo Nano Plus battery is automatically heated up before take-off to ensure optimal performance. Even in frigid conditions, you can expect the Evo Nano Plus to stay in the air for a full 28 minutes. In more moderate weather conditions, you can expect flight times of around 22-24 minutes per charge. And in windy or cold conditions, you can still expect 20-22 minutes of flight time.
The Evo Nano Plus’ controller also features an internal 3930mAh battery that gives you up to 5 hours of use on a single charge. So no matter how long you want to stay in the air, the Evo Nano Plus has you covered.
Bottom Line: Should you buy Autel Evo Nano Plus
When it comes to flying cameras, the Autel Evo Nano+ is certainly one of the best on the market. It’s packed with features and its 4K camera is stunning. If you’re looking for a small drone that can pack a punch, the Evo Nano+ is worth considering.
However, it is important to keep in mind that the Evo Nano+ is more expensive than some of its competitors, such as the DJI Mini 2. So, if the price is your main concern, you may want to look elsewhere. But if you’re willing to pay a bit extra for quality, the Autel Evo Nano+ is worth checking out.


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- TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC (LON: TALK) said that it has agreed to be taken over by Tosca IOM.
- The company announced its half yearly results, witnessing a decline in its headline revenue and EBITDA
- The FTSE 250 company informed that Kate Ferry has stepped down from the position of Chief Financial Officer
TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC (LON: TALK) said that it has agreed to a deal where it will be taken over by Investment fund Tosca IOM. The LSE-listed telecommunication firm has been valued at £1.11 billion ($1.4 billion) for the deal. The management of the company considered the terms of the proposal and agreed on the same.
The UK’s fourth largest internet service provider had received a preliminary non-binding offer of 97 pence per share from Toscafund Asset Management LLP on 8 October, proposing to take the company into private ownership. Under the deal, the shareholders will receive 97 pence in cash per TalkTalk share, a 16 per cent premium to the closing price of the stock on 7 October (83.3 pence).
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Commenting on the acquisition, TalkTalk Chairman Sir Charles Dunstone said that being a private company, it would allow it to accelerate adoption and focus on the role of the affordable fibre provider for businesses and consumers across the nation. The company is looking forward to playing its part in resetting the telecom industry in the country.
Toscafund Asset Management is a hedge fund based out of London. It is the TalkTalk’s second-biggest shareholder and owns a 29 per cent stake. Dunston owns 29.9 per cent shares and is the single biggest shareholder.
In 2019, Toscafund had approached TalkTalk with a 135 pence per share offer, but it was rejected then.
Announcement of half yearly results
Despite the pandemic impacting the headline revenue and EBITDA, the company managed to be well positioned with resilient financial performance. The company witnessed an excellent network performance with an increase in data usage by more than 40 per cent.
There has been a change in the work culture and consumer behaviour due to the pandemic with a large number of people using digital medium for education, entertainment and work commitments. The online platforms for office meetings, school and college classes have become a necessity, which has resulted in a robust operational performance.
- TalkTalk saw 187k Fibre net adds (H1 FY20: 292k), recording an improvement of 120k in Q2 (Q1 FY21: 67k).
- Ethernet net adds recorded 2.1k (H1 FY20: 2.1k) with 1.7k in Q2, representing 24 per cent of all new openreach ethernet connections.
- The company successfully launched fibre to the premise (FTTP) services on CityFibre and openreach networks providing access to approximately 3 million marketable homes and businesses. It is estimated to reach 4 million customers by the end of the FY21.
- Headline revenue (excluding Carrier and Off-net) was down by 6.2 per cent YoY and was at £717 million (H1 FY20: £764 million).
- Statutory revenue was £740 million (H1 FY20: £792 million), decreasing by 6.6 per cent due to decline in carrier revenue and lower non-headline MVNO revenue.
- Headline EBITDA witnessed a decline of 12.9 per cent to £122 million (H1 FY20: £140 million) driven by lower revenue.
- Statutory operating profit was at £20 million (H1 FY20: £29 million). There was a reduction due to the contraction in Headline EBITDA.
- Net debt increased to £967 million (FY20: £954 million) with improved free cash flow generation year-on-year.
Change of Director
The FTSE 250 company also announced that Kate Ferry will be stepping down from the position of the Chief Financial Officer after serving for more than three years.
She will be replaced by Phil Eayres, who has been working for the company as Operations Director in Consumer for the last six years and also is an independent strategic advisor in the company.
TalkTalk stocks (LON: TALK) were trading at GBX 99.15 on 17 December at 11:55 AM, up by 3.01 per cent from the previous day’s close.


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Businesses using locally produced pork can start applying to use a “Taiwan pork logo” next month to inform customers that their products do not contain traces of the feed additive ractopamine, Council of Agriculture Minister Chen
"This shop uses 100 percent domestically produced pork,"
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Gala Fairydean Rovers break home duck with 2-1 win against Berwick Rangers
Gala Fairydean Rovers yesterday, July 31, broke their home duck this season at the third time of asking with a 2-1 victory over Berwick Rangers.
The Galashiels side went into the game without a single point to their name at Netherdale this Scottish Lowland Football League season after losing 4-0 to Edinburgh’s Spartans on Tuesday, July 27, and 3-0 to East Stirlingshire on Saturday, July 17.
Even a goal against them by midfielder Scott-Taylor Mackenzie, their top scorer last season, couldn’t stop them claiming all three points this time round, however.
That win takes them up to tenth place in the league, with seven points from five games.
Mackenzie’s goal came on 53 minutes, in between Ross Aitchison’s 43rd-minute opener and Ciaren Chalmers’ 57th-minute winner.
Next up for Rovers is a trip to Edinburgh University on Saturday, August 7, for a league game, with kick-off at 3pm.
That’s followed by an East of Scotland Qualifying Cup tie at home to Rosyth on Tuesday, August 10, kicking off at 7.45pm.


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