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Carleton Place a hotbed for good food and drink
Posted on March 12, 2019	by Paula Roy
Small town offers big flavours!
Being away from home on a road trip is about the only time I'm happy to take a break from cooking for a couple of days. I love preparing healthy, delicious food so much that it is a big part of my daily routine and I genuinely miss cooking if I'm away for any length of time. As a result, most of our longer vacations are focused around finding accommodations that allow me to 'live like a local' just a little – having access to a kitchen, shopping at small markets, selecting what's fresh and appealing, then creating a meal that will anchor the location in my memories for a long time. Having said that, it was a true delight to hang up my apron for a few days on our recent visit to Carleton Place. For a small town, it's punching way above its weight class in terms of its culinary and beverage offerings, in addition to offering loads of great activities to enjoy during a visit.
Gastronomic delights at the Grand Hotel
Chef Jordan Forester has been at the historic Grand Hotel since it reopened in the fall of 2017 and his impressive skill in the kitchen is a big part of the reason the hotel has quickly become extremely popular for weddings, meetings and other events. We had the chance to meet this talented chef and sample a tasting menu he prepared for us in the hotel's cozy Smith & Barrel pub. Attractively decorated in the style of an old English pub, the Smith & Barrel space was once called the Sample Room as travelling salesmen who arrived at the nearby train station would stay at the hotel and use the space to display their samples for customers to peruse.
Chef Jordan Forester put together a wonderful four course tasting menu for our lunch.
Our delicious four-course lunch started with a velvety smooth, rich tasting cream of cauliflower soup enhanced with the inclusion of local Back Forty Madawaska cheese (similar to gruyere) and a scallion oil drizzle. Next up was an organic green salad with salt-roasted beets, candied pecans, crumbled Back Forty blue cheese, house-smoked bacon and a smoked shallot and maple syrup dressing. Our entrée featured supremely tender, flavourful locally-raised bison flank steak with a reduction made from forest berries, veal stock, local honey and sherry plus a potato galette and roasted vegetables. The sweet finishes included crème brulée made with Lanark county maple syrup and chocolate espresso terrine made with Hummingbird chocolate from Almonte, both served with cardamom-scented lace cookies. Jordan set the bar high for our subsequent food experiences in Carleton Place and I look forward to enjoying more of his delicious fare once the Smith & Barrel's spacious outdoor patio opens for the season.
Stalwart Brewing forging a loyal customer base
For a town of just over 11,000, it's pretty impressive that Carleton place has two microbreweries. The first to open, Stalwart Brewing has a great backstory, having started out as Stockpot Ales in the kitchen of Ottawa's Wellington Gastropub. Co-founder Adam Newlands and a couple of his co-workers began small-batch brewing as a sideline. Their brews became so popular that he, Nathan Corey and Ed McKinley decided to transform their little passion project into a full-time operation. Stalwart Brewing opened in December 2015; their brewpub regularly draws visitors from all over the region. What makes Stalwart special is the kind of beer they choose to create. They are craft brews in the truest sense of the word, with unique profiles and bold flavours unlike anything else I've tasted that's currently being produced in Eastern Ontario.
Their daring approach has clearly been worthwhile, as Stalwart is now stocked at select LCBO and Beer Store locations, plus it is available on tap at over 50 bars and restaurants in Carleton Place the Ottawa Valley, Eastern Ontario and throughout the nation's capital. We sampled a number of different beers; my favourite was the Snake Oil IPA (aka Dr. Feelgood IPA – the naming controversy sparked by the LCBO garnered a lot of good, free publicity for the brewery). It's a robust IPA with a citrusy-coriander zing that makes it complex and interesting, with a great smooth finish. Spending time in Stalwart's comfortable taproom, I could easily see why it's become a favourite hangout for locals while also drawing dedicated fans who regularly drive or cycle from Ottawa to sip and shop here. Next time, I plan to stay long enough to play a game or two of pool.
Black Tartan Kitchen
Chef Ian Carswell left the Ottawa restaurant scene two years ago to open Black Tartan Kitchen and it's easy to see the move has been a good one, particularly for the townspeople who have eagerly embraced his inventive, delicious cuisine. His small restaurant – offering about two dozen seats – is frequently filled to capacity. The minimalist décor is pleasingly enhanced with a series of colourized vintage photographs of Carleton Place as it appeared over 100 years ago.
Chef Ian Carswell's Black Tartan Kitchen garners consistently high praise for its excellent food.
Black Tartan's typical menu is packed with dishes that would be right at home in a French bistro, including escargots, steak frites, onion soup and more, but we were fortunate to luck into a special event – the restaurant's first ever Supper Club. Ian invited Brian Hamilton, winemaker at nearby KIN Vineyards in Carp and sommelier Rene Wallis to supply thoughtful wine pairings and interesting commentary throughout the four-course, prix-fixe meal.
The inaugural edition of the Black Tartan Supper Club was a delicious four-course meal with wine pairings from KIN Vineyards.
Our dinner began with seafood charcuterie, paired with a 2017 Carp Ridge Chardonnay. The plate featured scallops, which were cured, smoked and cooked sous vide plus salmon confit, shrimp chorizo, a slaw made of green apple, kohlrabi and fennel, topped with lemon air. Every mouthful was sublime.
Next up was gorgeous and delectable plate of Trillium Meadows venison carpaccio, accompanied by a sunchoke puree, toasted buckwheat, fried parsnips, heritage greens and a mixed berry puree. The wine was KIN's 2017 Pinot Noir and it was a perfect pairing.
Four our third course, Ian served up rabbit confit, brined and cooked in duck fat, accompanied by scalloped potato gratin, perfectly-cooked mixed vegetables (of the sort a rabbit would eat, he explained) and a cranberry and juniper sauce. This course was supremely satisfying in flavour, texture and presentation. The 2017 Civil Grit Gamay with which it was paired was an ideal match.
By the time our fourth course arrived I wasn't sure I could eat another bite, yet the sight of what Ian called 'chocolate and bubbles' was just too tempting. It featured a citrus-scented madeleine cake topped with blueberry mousse in a chocolate shell, accompanied by blood orange sorbet and foam. The 2017 KINdling Sparkling Vidal, which is not too sweet, offered the perfect, refreshing contrast to the rich dessert.
Ian took obvious delight in speaking with everyone in the restaurant at the conclusion of the dinner; many were regulars whom he greeted by name. He told us that going forward, the Supper Club will be held on a monthly basis, with lamb and cheese from Smiths Falls' Milkhouse Dairy as featured ingredients at the next event on March 26. It's a great opportunity – in addition to Black Tartan's tasting menus, available on Fridays and Saturdays only – to experience the tasty creativity of this talented chef whose restaurant consistently garners rave reviews, and for plenty of good reasons.
The Good Food Company Café
We were determined to sample as many different menus as possible during our time in Carleton Place, so the next morning saw us walking down Bridge Street in search of breakfast. We found the Good Food Company Café just steps from the Grand Hotel, where we received both a warm welcome and hearty, delicious meals.
The Good Food Co. Cafe is a perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch spot in Carleton Place.
It's a charming little spot and clearly a local favourite, given how busy it was that weekday morning. Service was efficient and friendly; perfectly-brewed tea arrived in moments and our food orders were not far behind. While we waited ever so briefly, we enjoyed looking at the food-related wares for sale in the cafe's boutique. We also admired the original tin ceiling in the lofty space, once home to a pharmacy.
The Belgian waffles at the Good Food Co. Cafe were scrumptious!
My husband thoroughly enjoyed their take on a classic diner eggs and sausage breakfast, while I devoured my Belgian waffles with whipped cream, warm fruit sauce and Lanark County maple syrup. It was the perfect fuel for the busy day ahead.
Braumeister Brewing Co.
Opened just six months ago, Braumeister Brewing Co. is a Bavarian-inspired craft brewery that brings an authentic taste of Europe to Carleton Place. The founder, Rohit Gupta, lived in Salzburg, Austria and became enamoured with the styles of beer he discovered there. A keen homebrewer, upon his return to Ottawa, he decided to start producing the beers he loved and found Sheldon Scrivner, a German-trained brewmaster, to help him launch Braumeister.
Rohit Gupta, founder of Braumeister Brewing Co.
While we were happily tasting the four beers currently on offer, all of which were exceptionally good, Rohit explained to us that he felt Carleton Place was the perfect location to introduce people to the welcoming beer culture he had fallen in love with while abroad.
The tap room at Braumeister serves up delicious Bavarian-styled beer and pretzels too.
Our favourite beer at Braumeister was the Route 21 Märzen, named for the bus route Rohit travelled in Salzburg. It is a coppery-coloured brew that is reminiscent of a Vienna lager but with more depth and flavour. Although I'm not typically a fan of darker beers, I also really enjoyed the Krampusnacht, a schwarzbier (black beer); it is smooth with a pleasing, gentle touch of bitterness. Rohit delighted in telling us that the dark beer is named in honour of the demonic Krampus who appears on December 5 to chase those who have misbehaved (prior to the arrival of Saint Nicholas on December 6 to reward those who have been good), and proceeded to pull up an image of Krampus on his phone to illustrate his tale. Excellent beer, great stories and some delicious locally-made pretzels made it quite easy to pass an hour in his company. We were glad to have a tour of the brewery then purchase some cans to take home and are eager to visit again, to taste some of the new seasonal beers Rohit and Sheldon have planned, including a spring Irish red and a Czech pilsner.
The Olde Towne Bakery
Sometimes the best food spots are those that rely solely on word-of-mouth advertising. Such is the case with the Olde Town Bakery, which I learned of thanks to a Regional Contact segment on CTV Ottawa. Renowned for its pies, cookies, soups and heavenly loaves of bread, I'd also heard they make wonderful, enormous sandwiches and I can confirm that this is true! In summertime, a stop at the bakery would be perfect before a picnic at nearby Riverside Park; we enjoyed our freshly made sandwiches in our comfortable suite at the Grand Hotel instead. We were especially glad to beat the lunch rush which brought dozens of customers from the high school just down the street as we were leaving. You know a spot is really good when it's a favourite with teenagers and grownups alike.
Boulton House
One of Carleton Place's newest establishments is Boulton House, a casual fine dining restaurant which opened in December 2018. Named for 19th century entrepreneur Hugh Boulton, it occupies the same heritage building as Boulton's grist mill, built in the 1820s on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Boulton House occupies an 1820s limestone building that was once a grist mill.
Co-owned by Janice Mathers and Rod Scribner, Boulton House boasts an elegant interior, with a bar area on one level and a separate cozy dining room. Large windows offer beautiful views of the rushing river and rapids. Rod explained that they have applied to expand the waterside patio developed by previous restaurateurs. Their plans include couches, fire pits and more; it will surely be one of the most coveted spots for summertime relaxation in Carleton Place.
Acclaimed executive chef Nick Dompierre (who competed on Chopped Canada when he was just 22 years old) oversees the kitchen and for our visit, General Manager Chris Vachon delivered knowledgeable, polished service. The eclectic menu offers a range of choices, with an emphasis on Italian fare, but not exclusively so.
Boulton House serves up delicious food made even more enjoyable thanks to the lovely setting.
We opted to start by sharing a salad of baby greens with Kalamata olives, crispy potatoes, sweet pickled celery, blistered tomatoes and sautéed artichokes. Beautifully plated, it came lightly dressed with a tasty house-made vinaigrette that had a nice sweet-sour balance and we felt all the components of the salad worked really well together. For our mains, I selected one of the evening's specials, which included perfectly-cooked Wyse Bay Seared scallops with apple-braised pork belly and sweet pea-pancetta risotto, accompanied by a lemon tarragon beurre blanc and roasted winter vegetables. Each bite offered a fantastic blend of flavours and textures. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his grain-fed veal chop on house made barley-mushroom risotto with a red wine reduction and roasted winter vegetables. We both found our portions to be extremely generous, particularly in light of the reasonable prices. Having spied desserts being delivered to another table, we decided to indulge, enjoying the house-made tiramisu with caramel drizzle and the strawberry panna cotta with a shortbread cookie. We walked back towards the hotel in a gentle snowfall feeling very well-fed and relaxed thanks to the team effort that is clearly working well at Boulton House.
The Thirsty Moose
We couldn't resist popping into the local watering hole, The Thirsty Moose Pub and Eatery, for a nightcap after dinner. It was a lively spot with a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Judging by the impressive quantity of food we observed being ordered and delivered, it's clearly a popular spot for more than just drinks.
Under Pressure Coffee House
We were delighted to discover this lovely coffee shop, named in equal parts for the David Bowie/Queen song and the pressurized aspects of making coffee and steamed milk. I enjoyed an interesting discussion with the friendly owner, Cara Lewis, about all the nuances of the name, such as the function of coffee as a pressure reliever and the role of a friendly encounter as a de-stressor for someone under pressure.
Under Pressure Coffee House is a gem, just like its friendly owner, Cara Lewis.
Cara noted that shops like hers are called coffee houses for good reason, which is that you are supposed to feel at home there, and we certainly did at her establishment. Opened two and half years ago, Under Pressure is a very popular spot among locals, due in large part to the delicious food and drink, but also to the warm service. The shop has a clean, bright, modern decor with the walls serving as a gallery of local art for sale.
We really enjoyed the breakfast sandwiches and London Fogs at Under Pressure.
We took Cara's recommendation and enjoyed her breakfast sandwiches, along with probably the best London Fogs we have ever tasted. I was wishing I had room to try other things, including her enormous cheese scones, muffins, cookies and smoothies. And, as you might expect from someone who names her business after a song title, the playlist at Under Pressure was terrific as well.
As we discovered, there is a lot of deliciousness happening in Carleton Place. The town is likely to become increasingly more diverse and interesting, given that 1500 new homes are scheduled to be built there over the next 10 years. It's well worth the very short drive past the big box stores on the highway to get to the heart of Carleton Place and discover all there is to enjoy in this welcoming community, including an impressive range of eateries and unique boutiques. I look forward to going back and participating in a tasty walking tour with The Good Food Tour, operating out of Carleton Place and Almonte. In 2019, Carleton Place is celebrating 200 years of settlement and there are loads of special events planned including the first ever Sam Bat adult mixed slow pitch tourney tournament, an old homestead week and much more. I also plan to make time for kayaking on the Mississippi River, shopping at the Carleton Place Farmers' Market and exploring the many walking and cycling trails in and around town. It's going to be fun to get to know this town even better.
Note: We were invited to visit Carleton Place as guests of Lanark County Tourism and the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce. Opinions, as always, are my own.
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Lynda ODwyer says:
This article might be of interest to you and Alanna with the poking around you enjoy – L.
As the bellman that rarely travels, I found this post more fascinating than most.
Well done once more, Paula.
Thank you – that is so kind. It's a privilege to shine a spotlight on local gems.
You forgot about Lakeside Mediterranean! Best Lebanese food in the Ottawa Valley, and run by some of the nicest people in town!
Oh my – I did not forget about Lakeside at all – saw the huge lineups in the evenings! Just not enough time to hit up all the great spots in Carleton Place. Planning a return visit soon!
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Maria Esperanza Botello went to be with our Lord on November 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her beloved Husband Encarnacion Botello and her parents Guadalupe and Francisca Rivera. As well as her baby and granddaughter; Emily Botello and Sisters Gloria Peña; Mercedez Cordova (Chelo). Maria is survived by her loving children; Jose Alfredo Botello (Brittany Lynn), Anna Elizabeth Gomez (Jesse), David Botello, Araceli Aguirre (Joseph), Encarnacion Botello Jr., Imelda Garcia (Ray), and Encarnacion Botello III. Siblings; Adan Rivera, Guadalupe Rivera and Elvira Garcia (Antonio). Maria is also survived by her adoring grandchildren; Antonio Martinez Jr., Tash Aguirre, Ashley Gomez, Manuel Martinez, Miranda Garcia, Joseph Aguirre, Joshua Aguirre, Sarah Marie Garcia, Nicole Anna Gomez, Noah Ray Garcia, Jonathan Aguirre, Gabriel Cody Botello, and Gemma Marie Botello. Great grandchildren; Julian Cedillo, Lorenzo Gomez, Jasmin Cedillo, Rubii Martinez, Angelina Martinez, Liany Martinez, and Vincent Johnson. Maria loved spending most of her time gardening all around her home. She also enjoyed watching the birds fly in the sky, sometimes attempting to catch them.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78237 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home at 8:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, November 9, 2018 a 10:00 a.m. mass will be recited at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Maria is survived by her loving children; Jose Alfredo Botello (Brittany Lynn), Anna Elizabeth Gomez (Jesse), David Botello, Araceli Aguirre (Joseph), Encarnacion Botello Jr., Imelda Garcia (Ray), and Encarnacion Botello III. Siblings; Adan Rivera, Guadalupe Rivera and Elvira Garcia (Antonio). Maria is also survived by her adoring grandchildren; Antonio Martinez Jr., Tash Aguirre, Ashley Gomez, Manuel Martinez, Miranda Garcia, Joseph Aguirre, Joshua Aguirre, Sarah Marie Garcia, Nicole Anna Gomez, Noah Ray Garcia, Jonathan Aguirre, Gabriel Cody Botello, and Gemma Marie Botello. Great grandchildren; Julian Cedillo, Lorenzo Gomez, Jasmin Cedillo, Rubii Martinez, Angelina Martinez, Liany Martinez, and Vincent Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her beloved Husband Encarnacion Botello and her parents Guadalupe and Francisca Rivera. As well as her baby and granddaughter; Emily Botello and Sisters Gloria Peña; Mercedez Cordova (Chelo).
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. May my Comadre Rest in Peace.
I always will remember Mrs Botello outside taking care of her plants. She was a very loving and caring woman. I hope the seeds she gave me from her garden will grow as beautiful as her plants. I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all the family. I'm Gloria Leticia Cardenas aunt.
No encuentro las palabras de consuelo para darles, son momentos dificiles y dolorosos; siento mucho la perdida de mi Tia Pera.


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MAC address – Media Access Control address is a unique numeric identifier assigned to each device connected to an Ethernet network. It is used for data transmission and security functions.
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Major Roadway (Lighting) – That part of the roadway system that serves the principal network for through-traffic flow. The routes connect areas of principal traffic generation and important rural highways entering the city.
Maximum Permissible Values of the input current and voltage – Values of current and voltage assigned by the manufacturer which the transducer will withstand indefinitely without damage.
Mbps – Megabits per second. A megabit is roughly a million bits of data . This abbreviation is used to describe data transmission speeds, such as the rate at which information travels over the internet.
MCC – Motor Control Center.
MCCB – Molded Case Circuit Breaker.
Mean-Sensing Transducer – A transducer which measures the mean or average value of the input waveform but which is adjusted to give an output corresponding to the r.m.s. value of the input when that input is sinusoidal.
Measured – A quantity subjected to measurement.
Measuring Element – A unit or module of a transducer which converts the measurand, or part of the measurand into a corresponding signal.
Measuring Range – The part of the span where the performance complies with the accuracy requirements.
Measuring Relay – An electrical relay intended to switch when its characteristics quantity, under specified conditions and with a specified accuracy attains its operating value.
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Medium Voltage – An electrical system or cable designed to operate between 1kv and 38kv.
Megohmmeter – A testing device that applies a DC voltage and measures the resistance (in millions of ohms) offered by conductor's or equipment insulation.
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Messenger – A bare wire used to support power or communications cables suspended overhead.
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Do we need more Gears of War games? Microsoft thinks so. Enough so, in fact, that it's gone and placed further locks, chains and other securing mechanisms around a franchise it already had pretty much squared away as the popular third-person shooter's exclusive publisher.
Make that the owner now, too: Microsoft announced just a few minutes ago that it's picked up the rights to the Gears franchise from developer Epic Games, which means Redmond now holds everything, soup to nuts.
Big deal? Kind of, because instead of subcontracting Epic to continue developing new games in the series, Microsoft's handing the gig to its own Black Tusk Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. That would be the studio formerly known as Microsoft Vancouver, formed in 2010 and responsible for work on Microsoft Flight (development cancelled in mid-2012) and a Kinect-based interactive TV project for kids (also cancelled mid-2012).
I know, that makes me nervous too — "unproven" is the polite, PR-friendly way of describing this. But Microsoft's drawing a dotted line back to Epic by hiring former Gears production director Rod Fergusson to head up Black Tusk's work on future games in the franchise. Fergusson left Epic and signed on with Irrational Games back in August 2012 as BioShock Infinite was wrapping up, but left Irrational shortly after that game arrived, delayed, in March 2013. Last September, he saddled up with 2K Games to lead development on a new, as-yet unnamed game, and…now he's working for Microsoft in Canada. Gears fans can hope, at least for the sake of continuity, that Fergusson's tenure at Black Tusk is less abbreviated.


When I was just a few weeks pregnant, I could feel my hips expanding in ways I didn't think were possible. My back was sore and getting up after a long night sleep was painful. I had been a previous yoga-dooer, but was afraid to start back up again because I wasn't sure my body could move in every which way anymore. But, I decided to take a little risk (which I learned later was not a risk at all) and begin a prenatal yoga class.
Pregnancy brain is one of those concepts that is often debated upon. I will tell you from personal experience that my mind was often foggy (still is) and my memory seemed to be far shorter than it once was. Prenatal yoga helped focus my mind by focusing on the present moment. My breath and concentration improved as I was able to relax rather than restrain.
With light and gentle movements, I could slowly feel my back opening up and becoming more open to movement. My trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night felt less painful. I held each pose as directed by the instructor and listened to my body. When I felt tired, it was clear I was tired and needed to rest. The same happened when I would wake up in the middle of the night. I realized I was no longer in a rush to get back into bed. Instead, I tried focusing on the present moment and slowly returning to bed without the risk of injuring myself.
I learned a little bit about what poses were comfortable and safe. For example, standing poses with my heel against the wall felt the most comfortable. I utilized a chair more often to ensure I had stability, which also made me feel more comfortable stretching and moving using different motions. I used props, blocks and straps to ensure I had stability. When I used these props, I saw myself changing and increasing my range of motion.
I'm still on my way to finding a yogic balance. There are times when my body does not wish to move in ways it once did. I've come to realize that is a part of this process. My ability to believe more in my body's movements is what continues to shock me as I bring new life into this world.


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Asus ROG G20CB Review: In Depth
By Alex Todd
Reliable Full HD and VR gaming
Quiet w/ good thermals
Compact, stylish case
Good connectivity
Underwhelming keyboard and mouse
More powerful affordable rivals
Awkward component layout
Asus ROG G20CB review: Asus' ROG G20 rig launched at the tail end of last year, but whilst it doesn't pack top-of-the-line specs, it offers everything you need to enjoy VR and it's only becoming more affordable by the day.
Asus squeezed all of the G20's innards into a compact matt black plastic housing. Look up any existing coverage of this PC line and 'aggressive' is the word you'll encounter time and again regarding its case design, meaning it's well suited to the image of Asus' Republic of Gamers sub-brand.
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If you want to open up the G20's tower it's simply a case of removing two screws from the top and sliding one side of the case up and off, however, once opened, you'll find that practically every major component is mounted within its own 'cage', making repair, replacement, modification or upgrade of components difficult to say the least.
The included wireless keyboard and mouse are nice extras too, but both feel a little cheap and a tad too flimsy for gaming on the regular.
The angular frame makes for an impressively compact tower, measuring just 104mm x 340mm x 358mm wide, deep and high, but the channels along the top and bottom also help with airflow and in a pinch, cable management. On the front, you've got a vertically positioned optical drive as well as individual headphone and microphone inputs and two USB 3.0 ports, whilst on the back, you'll find two power inputs for the G20's unusual (and bulky) twin power bricks.
The I/O on the back features six additional USB ports (2x USB 3.1, 2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0), Ethernet (WiFi is also included), six 3.5mm audio jacks and three DisplayPort connectors, an HDMI port and a DVI port on the graphics card.
There isn't a huge amount of variation within the hardware you can choose from when speccing up the G20CB, but the system as reviewed packed Nvidia's GeForce GTX 970 – a wholly competent card and the bare minimum for those looking to enjoy a reliable VR experience when paired with the likes of the Oculus Rift or HTC's Vive (it's the system we used to review the latter).
Read next: Best VR Headset – Which VR headset should I buy?
Along with the enjoyable VR experiences the G20CB is capable of supporting, it has no issue with 1080p HD gaming, with most of the titles we tested (including Smite, The Division and Star Wars Battlefront) running at a reliable 70fps to 120fps depending on the game. Bump the resolution to 4K and you'll start to hit some noticeable performance roadblocks, but at the very least it stays cooler and runs quieter than rival systems under similar strain.
The 128GB Hynix SSD served its purpose offering fast boot times, whilst a 2TB HDD felt ample (options include up to a 256GB SSD and 3TB HDD), but they're certainly not the fastest drives around, which is reflected in the G20CB's price.
Asus hasn't leant too heavily on the Windows 10 experience the G20 runs out the box either. Along with the Aegis software to control the case's LED lighting effects, the likes of Asus' Command and Game First applications offer easier control over updates, security and optimisation options as well as tools for game capture and more. Some of the company's more widely available services are present too, but their usefulness hinges on whether you're willing to buy into yet another cloud-based set of services and a new account to go along with them.
Had we picked the Asus ROG G20CB up when it first launched, complete with £1500 price tag, we would have found it hard to recommend as a system, but prices have dropped quickly, especially with a new line of Nvidia cards now on the market. Whilst they shorten the lifespan of systems like the G20 somewhat, it still has plenty to offer, and at around £850 is wholly more approachable than it once was.
If you're looking for a pre-built rig with good looks, reliable performance and high-end gaming or VR in mind, the G20CB is an imperfect but accessible option that you might want to consider.
104mm x 340mm x 358mm (WxDxH)
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
6th-generation Intel Core i5/i7 (Tested with i7-6700)
8GB/16GB/32GB RAM (Tested with 16GB)
128GB/256GB SSD + 1TB/2TB/3TB HDD (Tested with 128GB SSD + 2TB HDD)
AMD Radeon R9 380/Nvidia GeForce GT 740/Nvidia GeForce GTX 745/Nvidia GeForce GTX 950/Nvidia GeForce GTX960/Nvidia GeForce GTX 970/Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 (Tested with GTX 970)
3.5mm headphone jack (front), 3.5mm microphone jack (front), DVD optical drive, 2x USB 3.1, 4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, 6x 3.5mm audio jacks (rear)
Wireless keyboard and mouse, Aegis II (software), ASUS WebStorage (software), ASUS Command (software), Ai Charger ll (software)


We are so pumped about our trip to Snowbird again this summer! Snowbird has incredible worship and teaching times combined with intense recreation opportunities. This trip will be sure to challenge your student spiritually while ensuring they have tons of fun! Below you will find everything you need to know so that you are informed and ready to go. Please be sure to read everything, because we do not want you to miss anything important!


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Grand Lodge of Illinois secretly increases membership numbers. How they manage will astound you.
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Joliet, IL -- While other Grand Lodges around the US have been having a difficult time initiating and retaining members, the Grand Lodge of Illinois has actually seen an increase in membership, and it shows no sign of slowing down.
"We've been, quietly, you understand, absorbing lodges from those other, offshoot grand lodges that are popping up all the time," said Steven Wayne Macy, District Deputy in the Chicago area, and director of the re-fraternalization program. "It's great for us, because instead of just one or two candidates at a time, we can get 20 or more in one shot. And we don't even need to waste time with all those degrees, since they've already taken them."
When asked if there weren't issues with bringing in men who were made irregularly, he told us, "Well, first of all, we stopped using the 'C-word' to describe these guys. They took pretty much the same degrees that we did, so in that respect, they are just as regular as you or me. I mean, sure, it's been difficult to introduce them into some of the other lodges, but we've already been giving serious consideration to switching our official work to Duncan's anyway, since there's really not much difference. "
Acknowledging that there have been cultural issues to iron out, RW Macy said "One of the more interesting things that we don't understand, is that they have lodges named after TV characters. Like, we're just finishing up the paperwork on a lodge in the next town that named their lodge after a Sesame Street character. I haven't had a chance to ask them what significance Elmo has, but it's kind of cute."
The Past Bastard asked RW Macy what benefits the incoming members saw. "Oh, it's definitely a win for both of us," he explained. "First, we get new members who come in as Master Masons, so right away they can start paying dues. On their end, our dues are usually a fraction of what these guys were getting charged, so they're happy to be getting what they see as a discount."
Apparently there are other benefits, too. "Those lodges that come over, they have bling like you can't believe. We don't have to worry about supplying them with aprons or jewels, or hats, staffs, or any of that stuff, It's a turnkey operation for us, and for them, the get lowered dues, and membership that will allow them to travel to any other lodge in the US. I mean, some of those jewels have this little key at the bottom of the square, but we're trying to figure out a way to remove them without damaging the rest of the jewel."
Naturally, the re-fraternalization process hasn't been entirely problem free. "Some of the older Past Masters from these lodges are a little miffed that they can't paddle the new guys. We hadn't realized that this was such an important part of their ritual, but we really don't want the threat of a lawsuit; it's already bad enough that once or twice a year we end up with a new Master Mason with a broken rib or something. No point adding to the risk."
RW Macy assured us that despite the handful of minor issues, the re-fraternalization program seemed to be a success. "I mean, I don't know why nobody thought of this before," he said. "We're picking up at least one new lodge every month. I can't believe that the Prince Hall Grand Lodge just let these guys slip through their fingers."
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Old China Township bridge is going to Purdue
Bob Gross
A steel truss bridge that spanned 88 feet across the Belle River in China Township for 71 years is heading to West Lafayette, Indiana, where it will become a teaching aid at Purdue University for budding civil engineers.
"That little bridge is getting famous," said Linda Schweihofer, China Township supervisor. "It was such a charming bridge. I wished we could have kept it and figured out something to do with it."
The bridge, which carried Indian Trail Road across the Belle River at what was then called Radike Mills, opened to traffic in 1937 and was replaced in 2008 with a modern bridge.
Since then it's been at the Calhoun County Historic Bridge Park, in that county's Emmett Township. Within the next two weeks, it's going to be shipped to Purdue's Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training and Engineering Center.
Robert Connor, an associate professor in civil engineering at Purdue and director of S-BRITE, said the bridge will become part of the center's bridge component gallery.
Students will be able to learn how age and corrosion affects steel bridges, he said.
"All the risk is with bridges that have been built, not with bridges we haven't built," he said.
He said the average age of steel bridges in the U.S. is about 50 years — and bridges in the railroad industry are even older, around 70 years on average. The people who engineered and built those bridges no longer are around.
Connor said very few universities have the time or space in their civil engineering curricula to teach students how to fix and maintain old bridges,
"It's like we're producing people who are really good pediatricians, they are ready for the new kid, the new bridge ... but there's a whole population of people out there who are in their 70s," he said.
"They're ready to go design new things — clean sheet of paper, design a new bridge," he said. "But when you drive home tonight, you're going to cross over a bunch of existing bridges."
He said Purdue is trying to fill that knowledge gap.
"Old structures like this are to me a real treasure to have," he said. "I can show pictures and talk all day about corrosion ... but there's nothing better than taking somebody down there and showing it."
Nathan Holth, a bridge historian who lives in DeWitt, said the bridge is historically significant.
"In terms of Michigan, it's a fairly unusual bridge because in Michigan we don't have a lot of large rivers, and by the 1930s they weren't building metal truss bridges that often," he said.
The bridge was funded through the Depression-era Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works — which became the Public Works Administration — Holth said.
"This bridge was part of that, trying to create jobs for people while at the same time improving our infrastructure," he said.
According to information from the Michigan Historic Bridge Inventory, Couse and Saunders of Detroit received the contract to build the bridge with the low bid of $33,200.78. The St. Clair County Road Commission accepted the completed structure on July 22, 1937.
Schweihofer said she's glad to find out the bridge will be going to Purdue.
"Now it has gotten even more famous," she said. "It's kind of neat to think it has a new life, that it will become a teaching aid."
Contact Bob Gross at (810) 989-6263 or rgross@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @RobertGross477
INDIAN TRAIL ROAD BRIDGE
•To find out more about Purdue University's Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training and Engineering Center, go to https://engineering.purdue.edu/CAI/SBRITE/Facilities/BCG.
•Nathan Holth's historic bridge website is at www.historicbridges.org
•The main span of the Indian Trail Road Bridge is 88 feet; the length of the structure is 93.8 feet; and the roadway is 24 feet wide. It was built in 1937 for $33,200.78.


There is a spa featuring an indoor swimming pool (12×2.5 mt) with waterfall, hydromassage jets, chromotherapy and turkish bath to make the property a haven of relaxation. Equipped with two showers and toilet. You can access the spa from the garden and from the house.


A site just outside of Marysville has been cleared to make way for a temporary village of various demountable buildings and temporary shelters while the town is rebuilt. Some 40 families are expected to be housed in the complex within the week.
Rebuilding in Marysville and throughout bushfire affected Victoria is being overseen by former Victorian Police Commissioner and the now Chairwoman of the Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.
The actual township of Marysville remains closed while the town continues to be searched for more bushfire victims.
Sound Relief concerts held in both Sydney and Melbourne raised about $5 million dollars for Victoria's bushfire victims and Queensland's flood victims. The concerts included performances by Cold Play, John Farnham and Kylie Minogue, as well as a reformed Midnight Oil fronted by Peter Garrett. Some 120 000 people attended the two concerts.
Grants from the bushfire appeal have begun to flow to those who have lost homes in the bushfire, with most home owners having received $50 000 grants.
The official death toll remains at 210, but this is still expected to rise as the search for remains continues, with many people still regarded as missing.
The final fire (Wilsons Promontory) that was regarded as being out of control is now contained.


"Why is this not a national story,?" asked New York film director, Rebecca Cammisa, whose new film, Atomic Homefront, will be screened on HBO. That was after she learned about the nuclear weapons waste -- the oldest nuclear waste of the Atomic Age -- that sits in the West Lake Landfill in North St. Louis County, threatening to contaminate the drinking water of area residents. The nuclear wastes are contaminating the groundwater in the floodplain of the Missouri Riverand and must be removed. The wastes were dumped there illegally during the Manhattan Project. The film is a case study of how citizens are confronting state and federal agencies for the truth about the extent of the contamination and are fighting to keep their families safe. The film also covers the concerns of famlies living by Coldwater Creek, historically contaminated by nuclear waste. Aside from the Army Corps of Engineers, all other government departments and regulators refused to be interviewed for the film.


(Pixabay/Daniel_B_photos)A federal appeals court has upheld the practice of opening public meetings with Christian prayers at a Michigan county.
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan county on Wednesday, allowing its board members to continue its practice of opening their meetings with Christian prayers.
In a 9–6 decision, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the elected public board of commissioners in Jackson County, Michigan did not violate the U.S. Constitution by opening monthly meetings with Christian prayers and inviting audience members to join.
The case against the county was filed by local resident Peter Bormuth, who claimed that he felt compelled to participate in religion just to speak at meetings.
James Shotwell, who serves as the chairman of the Board of Commissioners, argued that the board members just happen to be Christians, and are not favoring one faith over any others.
In the majority opinion, Circuit Judge Richard Griffin held that the county's "religion-neutral" prayer practice was consistent with Supreme Court precedents allowing Nebraska's legislature and the upstate New York town of Greece to open session with prayer led by clergy.
Griffin also noted that the board's practice of asking the audience members to stand and assume a "reverent" position for invocations was not coercive.
"The solemn and respectful-in-tone prayers demonstrate the commissioners permissibly seek guidance to make good decisions that will be best for generations to come and express well-wishes to military and community members," Griffin wrote, as reported by Reuters.
Karen Nelson Moore, one of the dissenting judges, said that the majority was extending constitutional protections to "a practice that excludes non-Christians from the prayer opportunity and expresses disgust at people who voice a different opinion."
Bormuth, a self-described pagan and animist, had claimed that one of the nine commissioners called him a "nitwit" for objecting to the prayers and that two board members turned their backs while he spoke.
The majority noted that its decision conflicted with a July 14 ruling by the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, which rejected a similar practice by Rowan County's Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.
Bormuth has stated that he is planning to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which considers federal appeals court splits a key criterion for taking a case.
Ken Klukowski, senior counsel for the nonprofit First Liberty Institute, which represented the board, said that the Supreme Court might take the case in light of the court split.


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OBU to Hold 105th Spring Commencement in Honor of 293 Graduates
OBU Presents Highest Awards to Blackstone, Jackson and McQuerry
OBU Confers Degrees Upon 293 Graduates During 2019 Spring Commencement
University Dedicates Collaborative Learning Space for Business Students
Groseclose Nurtures and Honors Soldiers
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and honor to the University." Each year, Profile In Excellence recipients are featured in OBU Magazine.
Wyoming teenagers are prone to rodeo accidents. For Gordon Groseclose, a native of Greybull, Wyo., a fractured neck - and the resulting three months in a body cast - led to him accepting the gift of God's grace.
"Losing what I believed were the essentials of life (sports, popularity, my vitality), I discovered the true essence of life and how much (God) loved me and had a plan for my life beyond anything I had imagined," Groseclose said.
As a junior college student, Groseclose grew in his new relationship with God. He felt God call him to full-time ministry, and he enrolled in a Christian college in Minnesota. His pastor gave him a postcard about "some school named OBU from a state I had never visited, nor desired to," Groseclose recalled. During the next few days, to his amazement, he felt God directing him to Bison Hill.
At OBU, Groseclose found great comfort in the camaraderie of fellow classmates worshiping God during the Baptist Student Union "Noontime" services. In high school and junior college, he had known few other students who professed to be Christians. At times, Groseclose felt he was strange to be so focused on "religion."
"Then came OBU, and for the first few days I would sit in that little chapel during noontime with tears running down my face, with scores of voices around me singing worship choruses to this same Jesus, totally overwhelmed and thinking, 'I'm not a freak, I'm not crazy,'" he said.
Groseclose graduated from OBU in 1976, and one week later he married Deborah J. Frellick, also a 1976 alum. Today, they have two children, Angela and Micah, and one grandchild.
"The most precious gift I received from OBU was Deborah Frellick, now my best friend, trusted advisor and lifelong mate," Groseclose said. "We met my second day at OBU when, as a transfer student, I was going through the enrollment line. She refused to give me an enrollment packet and told me she was tired of being flirted with by guys giving funny last names she couldn't find. The Lord must have a sense of humor since she has now worn that same funny last name for 36 years."
Following graduation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Groseclose served as pastor of a mission church in Wisconsin. He joined the Wisconsin National Guard as a chaplain and, in 1985, was asked by the Home Mission Board (now North American Mission Board) to become an active-duty Army chaplain.
Groseclose earned a master's degree in strategic studies at the U.S. Army War College. He serves as command chaplain for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command in Fort Belvoir, Va. He most recently was staff chaplain for the Army's Department of Ministry and Pastoral Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, providing medical- and trauma-based religious support training for other chaplains.
A recent "day in the life" of Groseclose's work involved ministering to the family of a soldier killed in active duty, helping a commanding general prepare remarks for the funeral and preparing for the Army-wide suicide prevention program. Such work defines the ministers who nurture the living, care for the wounded and honor the fallen.
Among other accolades, Groseclose is the recipient of the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with seven Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and Army Achievement Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
Click here to view a list of others who have received the Profile in Excellence award.


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Thursdays 09:00 – 10:00 | Lorraine Maisel & Blondie
Live, Laugh, Love – that's everything we need on the journey of life.
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Laughter Therapy 02.07.15
"Happiness comes before success and not the other way round". Lorraine is joined by special guest, Laughter & Happiness Professor, Shareen Richter, who explains how to enhance one's performance by learning happiness skills.
Lorraine and her special guest co-host Catherine Grenfell are joined by South African standup comedian, singer, musician and television personality Tats Nkonzo, together they deliver some laughter and light hearted banter.
With all of the drama and unhappiness in the world, it is a welcomed relief to have Lorraine and Blondie bring us some laughter and joy, reminding us all that there is more to life than doom and gloom! For this edition, we are joined by mother, partner, adventurer, writer, and a radio DJ Catherine […]
Sandton Survival expert Typhane K sheds new light on how to survive the dark and daunting reality of load-shedding.
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With all the drama we've been experiencing recently, it's time we all had a good laugh. Lorraine and her new co-host Blondie are joined by model and businessman Brett Rogers, and boxer Kevin Lerena is also in studio. It's time to live, laugh and love!
Lorraine is joined by Shareen Richter, an International Laughter Professor, who tells us about her career and teaches us a few points on laughter and happiness. Then Lion's Rugby player Ricky Schroeder explains the game of rugby and Lila Bruk gives us the pros and cons of getting gastric bypass surgery.
Mark Banks and Damon Kalvari join Lorraine on the first edition of her new show. If you are in need of some joy in your life, then don't miss it. We all have problems in life, and nobody knows another person's struggle, but one thing we can all share in life is laughter. So instead […]


Today I have another one of Amanda's lovely polishes to share with you! I haven't worn one of her creations in awhile, but now it seems she has disappeared…she said she had a lot of personal things going on her life a few months back so I hope she's ok and will come back to the polish world soon! Regeneration is interesting because it's an orange glitter with small and medium gold hex glitter, but isn't too flashy. It's actually quite warm and neutral. I just didn't think I could really say that about orange glitter! This is 3 coats of Regeneration and OTD Topcoat as my VNL was still showing with 2 coats. I think it's another Nerd Lacquer winner for me!
THAT is a cute polish. I would wear it! I am wary? cautious? IDK about indie polish stores. I can never seem to catch them when their stores are open or stock is in :(. Oh well I will live vicariously through you HAHA.
Did you see the response I got from LB on my WTF LB post? I was suprised they are watching the blogger pages too.
It makes sense that LB would watch blogs though because it's another source of information for them on what customers are saying about their company and service. I like that Daniel commented on what you had to say.
I don't even know why, I guess it just looks like it would be an amazing topper to any creme polish. I like Nerd Lacquer's 8th gate? (the pink one)as well.
I totally wanted that one too, but Lynderella has gotten somewhat exclusive in terms of how many polishes she makes...I know that I will probably never own a Lynderella polish because of how exclusive she is.
This is so very pretty! I've never seen a Nerd Lacquer polish I didn't like :D She's created some awesome polishes!
Everything she has created is so beautiful and different!
I love this colour for summer! Very nice!
Hell, I'd wear it in the Winter too it's that nice!
I feel bad that she has personal issues going on at this time, it's important for her to deal with that first. I'm still sad that I'll have to wait even longer to try Nerd Lacquer, but oh well, that's how it goes I guess.
It's sooo gorgeous!!! I hope Amanda comes back and that she's ok!
This... this is what's missing from my life.. haha Gorgeous!
LOL, I know once you have this, life is complete!
They're all so unique I know!!


It was all about Coventry as 16 Sphinx runners/family/friends completed the 5km course, with Lisa Abbott and Lucy Wheatley registering new PBs – well done!
76  Lisa Abbott             23:19  SW30-34   63.62%    6  New PB!
198  Lucy Wheatley           27:11  JW10      64.56%   36  New PB!


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Updates on the situation in the Mediterranean
NewsSea-Watch 3
In recent days and weeks, events came thick and fast on Europe's deadliest sea border in terms of civil rescue at sea, and a number of landmark decisions are imminent. For this reason we make a summary of recent developments in the Mediterranean.
The most important developments:
Sea-Watch saves more than 300 people, rescue shows the failure of the EU strategy:
On Friday April 13th, Sea-Watch 3 rescued more than 300 people from two inflatable boats in distress. The rescue took place in international waters north of the Libyan city of Al Khoms. One of the rubber boats was extremely overloaded, carrying 165 people, despite the fact that there have been significantly fewer rescue ships off the Libyan coast in recent months and that they are much further north due to threats from the Libyan coast guard. People continue to attempt to flee. In addition, many of the rescued people reported arbitrary arrests and inhuman conditions in the places where they were held captive in Libya, including those subordinated to the government in Tripoli – thus confirming the statements made in a UN report (WDR/Monitor reported). Among the rescued there were also people who had previously been picked up by the Libyan Coast Guard and subsequently imprisoned for months. Overall, we have seen a change in the state of health of people on the boats in recent months, with significantly more people being severely weak, mistreated and malnourished.
Sea-Watch Rescue on 13.04.2018
Incidents with the Libyan Coast Guard in violation of international law are increasing:
Sea-Watch is very concerned about the ongoing interceptions and forced returns operated by the Libyan Coast Guard. The latter has also showed in different occasions to engage in threatening behaviour against civilian sea rescuers, encouraged by the European Union. The EU Commission, for example, had recently claimed the existence of a Libyan SAR zone, thus contradicting even Frontex executive director Leggeri; the same statement is reported as well in the court decisions on the seizure of the OA ship. This is in spite of the fact that the Libyan Coast Guard does not have adequate rescue capacity and a functioning coordinating structure, nor it seems to intend to carry out rescue operations in international waters in compliance with the applicable legal framework, including maritime law, human rights law and the Geneva Convention on Refugees. The Scientific Service of the German Bundestag last stated in an expert opinion that it is probably already a violation of international law to entrust Libyans with the coordination of a rescue.
Nevertheless, the EU is sticking to its strategy of outsourcing human rights violations in the Mediterranean to the Libyan Coast Guard, instead of taking responsibility for the humanitarian crisis on our southern maritime border.
Death rate at record high:
In his context, the death rate in the Mediterranean is currently at a record high. While fewer people arrive in Italy, however, in absolute figures more people have died since January 2018 than in previous years, currently about one out of 32 migrants dying in the crossing, in early 2018 this reached even 1 out of 15.
Rescue ship Open Arms released:
The release of the rescue ship Open Arms on Monday 16th is a good sign for civil rescue at sea. At the same time, we are concerned about the investigations ongoing against the Captain and Head of Mission, based on unfounded accusation. We recall the case of Cap Anamur, which was also illegally seized in 2004, yet the decision to acquit the crew was only made after years of trial with numerous false statements on the part of the prosecution.
Decision about the Iuventa is imminent:
The rescue ship IUVENTA of the German organisation Jugend Rettet is still confiscated in Trapani. A decision of the Italian Supreme Court is due on 23 April. Previously, the Institute for Forensic Architecture of Goldsmith University of London had published exculpatory video material demonstrating that the alleged evidence which led to the seizure of IUVENTA is untenable.
Sea-Watch calls for support for Italy:
The right turn in Italian politics and the criminalisation of civil sea rescue carried out by the media, with the support of the Italian government, are also a reflection of the fact that the country that originally took a humanitarian approach towards the crisis in the Mediterranean has been left alone by the European Union. In 2014, the Italian Navy and Coast Guard saved over 100,000 people. When EU support failed to be provided, Italy largely stopped the registration of fugitives in 2015 and let them travel on to force a fair distribution in Europe. The other member states reacted with stricter border controls. As a result, Italy is now taking a restrictive approach, which hinders rescue operations at sea and focuses on containment. Sea-Watch urges the European Union to support Italy in finding a humanitarian solution to the crisis in the Mediterranean, based on a fair distribution of people and a shared responsibility, rather than continuing to rely on isolation, and thus willingly accept further deaths and grave breaches of international law.
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Continuing along Puerto Blanco Drive toward Quitobaquito Spring, L 308 was next up on our list. It was another easy find. Like the others in this series, it's set into a round concrete monument that projects a few inches, making it easy to spot from the road. There was once a witness post but it is now gone; the impression in the concrete that once held the witness post remains.


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When the future of ITER was at stake
Robert Arnoux
1997, the year T. Kenneth Fowler published The Fusion Quest, was a great year for the fusion community ... and also a terrible one.
In Culham, UK, the European JET was setting world records in fusion power production. In Japan, JT-60 had achieved the best combination yet of plasma temperature, density and energy confinement—the "triple product" that is the key to harnessing fusion energy.
In the international collaboration known as ITER, the detailed design phase was just completed to the satisfaction of its four original partners, the US, Russia, Europe and Japan. Thirteen years after its inception, the ITER Project appeared to be solidly on track.
In the US though, the tide was turning. Under pressure from a new majority in Congress, public spending was being drastically reduced and, like other research programs, magnetic fusion was getting the axe. For lack of proper funding, the Princeton Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR), that had "definitely" (1) demonstrated fusion power in 1993, was closing.
As for the ITER Project, its very future was at stake. The program "could be killed by January," wrote the New York Times in May, 1997.
T. Kenneth Fowler, a thirty-year veteran of fusion research and the Director of fusion research at Livermore National Laboratory, wrote The Fusion Quest in this climate, as magnetic fusion's future, despite spectacular achievements, hung in the balance. His book reflects the mood of the fusion community at that time, both enthusiastic and preoccupied.
The Fusion Quest is about the forty years that saw fusion research go from tabletop devices to large machines like TFTR, JT-60, JET and eventually ITER—and, on the inertial fusion side, to the National Ignition Facility.
The book tells an exciting tale of complex science, sophisticated technology, and intricate politics. "Maintaining enthusiasm for fusion research among government officials," Fowler writes, "has never been easy." At every crucial moment though, "visionary leaders in [...] various governments" rose and sided with the fusion community "with little expectation of political rewards."
In 1996, Fowler, and his colleagues in fusion labs were wondering: "Will we [...] be able to carry through?" The years that followed brought an answer.
(1) JET was first to demonstrate fusion power in 1991, with a plasma containing 10 percent tritium. Two years later, TFTR used the "actual" fusion fuel, with deuterium and tritium in equal parts.
The Fusion Quest, T. Kenneth Fowler, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997.


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"HAMPDEN PARVA. This small parish is among, and almost surrounded by, woods, and is bounded on the north by Little Kimble; on the east, by Wendover, and Great Hampden; on the south, by Great Missenden; and, on the west, by Ellesborough: about one hundred acres being woodland, and the remainder arable and pasture. The soil is chiefly chalk, with sub-strata of flints, the surface being greatly and irregularly varied by hill and dale. It is a remarkably healthy situation, insomuch, that the Yeomanry family of Ginger constantly resident here, during more than two hundred years; as the principal tenants and occupiers of the land, have obtained some celebrity, on account of the great age to which some of them attained, it having been commonly reported, that the head of each of four generations, had arrived at the age of upwards of ninety years. The population is computed at eighty persons, with little increase or dimunition during the last forty years." [The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham, by George Lipscomb, 1847]
The following reference sources have been used in the construction of this page, and may be referred to for further detail. Most if not all of these volumes are available in the Reference section of the County Library in Aylesbury.
"Buckinghamshire Contributions for Ireland 1642", Wilson J., 1983.
"Buckinghamshire Returns of the Census of Religious Worship 1851", Legg E. ed., 1991, ISBN 0 901198 27 7.
"Magna Britannia: Buckinghamshire", Lysons S. and Lysons D., 1806.
"The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham", Lipscomb G., 1847
"The Place-Names of Buckinghamshire", Mawer A. and Stenton F.M., 1925.
"The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Buckinghamshire", Page W. ed., 1905-1928
"War Memorials and War Graves: Aylesbury Hundred part three - Risboroughs, Missendens and their environs, Volume 9", Peter Quick.
The following Monumental Inscriptions are available as publications or as part of a Society library:
Monumental Inscriptions for Little Hampden church are in the library* of the Buckinghamshire Genealogical Society.
War memorials in Little Hampden have been transcribed by Peter Quick and published by the Buckinghamshire Genealogical Society.
* = material held in a Society library is generally available for loan to all members either via post, or by collection at a meeting
In 1642 there were 28 people named in the tax returns for contributions for Ireland. Between them they were assessed at £1.18.9 of which sum Mr Bragge and Michael Horton & his son contributed £0.10.0 each (these figures are for Hartwell with Little Hampden).
In 1798 the Posse Comitatus listed 14 men between the ages of 16 and 60 in Little Hampden.
In the earliest government census of 1801, there were 79 inhabitants in 16 families living in 16 houses recorded in Little Hampden.
Census Year Population of Little Hampden
1801* 79
1831* 105
* = No names were recorded in census documents from 1801 to 1831.
** = Census documents from 1911 to 2001 are only available in summary form. Names are witheld under the 100 year rule.
Microfilm copies of all census enumerators' notebooks for 1841 to 1891 are held at the Local Studies Libraries at Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, as well as centrally at the PRO. A table of 19th century census headcount by parish is printed in the VCH of Bucks, Vol.2, pp 96-101.
Availability of census transcripts and indexes.
1851 - Full transcripts and indexes for Buckinghamshire are available on CD-ROM, hard copy and microfiche from the Buckinghamshire Family History Society.
1861 - Available on CD-ROM with advanced search and mapping capabilities etc. from the Buckinghamshire Genealogical Society.
Available on CD-ROM from the Church of the Latter Day Saints, as part of the National 1881 Census Index.
Available on CD-ROM for Buckinghamshire, with advanced search and mapping capabilities etc. from Drake Software.
Little Hampden, Church of England
Rectors of Little Hampden
Details of the stained glass in the church can be found on the following web sites (the site includes many photos):
Buckinghamshire Stained Glass
The original copies of the parish registers for Little Hampden have been deposited in the Buckinghamshire Record Office in Aylesbury, and they hold the following years:
Event Dates covered
Christenings 1672 - 1812
Marriages 1701 - 1844
Burials 1672 - 1812
Copies or indexes to the parish registers are available from societies as follows:
Society Library*
Dates covered
Buckinghamshire Genealogical Society
An ecclesiastical census was carried out throughout England on 30 March 1851 to record the attendance at all places of worship. These returns are in the Buckinghamshire Record Office and have been published by the Buckinghamshire Record Society (vol 27). The returns for Little Hampden showed the following numbers:
Church Attendance
Little Hampden, Parish Church 20 - Morning General Congregation
20 - Morning Total
Buckinghamshire Church Photos by Kevin Quick.
Buckinghamshire Village Photos by Kevin Quick.
Buckinghamshire Records and Local Studies Service - large collection of old photos of Buckinghamshire
You can see pictures of Little Hampden which are provided by:
Ask for a calculation of the distance from Little Hampden to another place.
You can see the administrative areas in which Little Hampden has been placed at times in the past. Select one to see a link to a map of that particular area.
Little Hampden was described in 1806 in "Magna Britannia" as follows:
LITTLE-HAMPDEN, in the hundred of Aylesbury, lies about four miles south of Wendover, among the woods. It is a separate parish, but its chapel is annexed to the church of Hartwell, which is about seven miles distant. The manor had the same possessors as that of Hartwell, till it was sold about the year 1710, by Sir Thomas Lee, to the Dods of Swallowfield, in Berkshire: it is now the property of the Right Hon. John Trevor, whose father, the late Lord Hampden, purchased it of the representatives of the Dods.
You can see maps centred on OS grid reference SP859037 (Lat/Lon: 51.72545, -0.757743), Little Hampden which are provided by:
StreetMap (Current Ordnance Survey maps)
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OldMaps (Old Ordnance Survey maps.)
Old Maps Online (Other old maps.)
National Library of Scotland (Old Ordnance Survey maps)
Vision of Britain (Click "Historical units & statistics" for administrative areas.)
English Jurisdictions in 1851 (Unfortunately the LDS have removed the facility to enable us to specify a starting location, you will need to search yourself on their map.)
Magic (Geographic information) (Click + on map if it doesn't show)
GeoHack (Links to on-line maps and location specific services.)
All places within the same township/parish shown on an Openstreetmap map.
Nearby townships/parishes shown on an Openstreetmap map.
Nearby places shown on an Openstreetmap map.
The name Hampden is believed to possibly derive from the words ham-denu, meaning 'homestead-valley'. The name Little being used as a distinguishing affix.
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Supreme Court cases business journalists should know
Throughout its history, the Supreme Court has decided numerous cases that deal with business matters. In that vein, the leaked draft decision is more than just a social issue for journalists. Whether your current beat is health care, politics, real estate, education, economy, or many others, the court's ruling will have impacts on industries all across the country.
A basic understanding of how the court operates is a vital tool in a business journalist's toolbox. Get familiar with the following landmark Supreme Court cases that impact today's business journalism.
Marbury vs. Madison, 1803
This case established the Supreme Court as the ultimate decision-maker on the validity of actions passed by Congress. It gave the court the power to review any new laws for any conflicts with the Constitution and to judge whether they were consistent with its legal guidelines, i.e. the power to declare a law unconstitutional.
McCulloch vs. Maryland, 1819
This case handed down one of the most important decisions regarding the expansion of Federal power. The case dealt with whether Congress had the right to create a central bank. The court deemed it was an implied power under the 'elastic clause' which essentially grants the authority of the government to make laws that are necessary for executing business. Interestingly, the Federal Reserve itself was not created until the Federal Reserve Act of 1913.
Munn vs. Illinois, 1877
This case got to the court on an appeal of an Illinois law, which set rates that private companies could charge in transporting agricultural products. The Supreme Court decided that companies that serve the public interest can be regulated by the government. Munn is the precedent for the regulation of the airline, automobile, railroad, shipping, and many other industries.
Lochner vs. New York State, 1905 and West Coast Hotel vs. Parrish, 1937
The Supreme Court originally ruled in 1905 that employees have the exclusive right to contract with their employers, and states could not pass laws that would interfere with that relationship. In the Lochner case, the state of New York limited bakers to a 60-hour workweek, which the court ruled interfered with the 'liberty' of the bakers given in the 14th amendment.
The 1905 decision was overturned due to the decision in 1937 that found that states can regulate and restrict workers' 'liberty' when in the best interests of public health, individual worker safety, and vulnerable groups. In the Parrish case, Washington State passed a law for a minimum wage for women which was deemed 'reasonable' rather than arbitrary regulation by the court.
Standard Oil of New Jersey vs United States, 1911
The Supreme Court found Standard Oil guilty of monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of anti-competitive actions. The court ordered the breakup of Standard Oil into 33 companies that would compete with one another, effectively lowering prices. Many of those companies have transformed into some of the major oil corporations today including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell. Through the years, Standard Oil has been used as a curb on many big companies, such as General Motors, AT&T, drug makers and energy companies.
New York Times vs. Sullivan, 1964
The newspaper published an ad critical of an Alabama official, prompting him to successfully sue for libel. The court overturned the ruling, saying that in order to protect debate about public officials, journalists had the right to print what they knew to be correct. Unless a journalist had demonstrated "reckless disregard for the truth," they could not be sued by a public figure for libel.
Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, 2008
The Supreme Court held that the first amendment bars the government from restricting independent campaign spending by corporations, independent groups, associations and labor unions. The ruling resulted in the creation of Super PACs, which are not restricted by election spending limits because they do not give money directly to candidates and therefore did not present a substantive threat of corruption. The ruling assumed that independent spending could not be corrupt because that spending would be transparent.
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A frequent reason why a cat is brought to see me is blood-tinged urine. Often bloody urine is accompanied by my patient urinating outside the litter box. This usually makes the problem easier for pet parents to identify. There are three common reasons for bloody urine, also known as hematuria. These include urinary tract infections, crystals in the urine, and interstitial cystitis.
In older cats with decreased kidney function, blood-tinged urine can be a sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection. Young cats with healthy kidneys almost never have urinary tract infections because their urine is so concentrated that bacterial growth can't occur. In older cats with more dilute urine, urinary tract infection can be limited to the bladder, or, in more serious cases may involve one or both kidneys. When a kidney infection is present, a cat will often demonstrate weight loss and a poor appetite. Visible blood in the urine is a sign that infection may have been present for a longer time, as an early, mild infection demonstrates the presence of red blood cells only when urine is looked at microscopically. Other signs of urinary tract infection include increased thirst, increased frequency of urination and straining to urinate.
In advanced cases of kidney infection, the owner/guardian may tell me, "My cat hangs his head over the water dish, but won't drink very much." Fortunately, bacterial urinary tract infections can usually be cleared with appropriate antibiotic therapy. In cases of kidney infection, antibiotics will need to be administered for at least four to six weeks.
In younger cats a common cause of bloody urine is the presence of crystals in urine (crystalluria). When left undiagnosed and untreated, these crystals can lead to blockage of the urethra in some male cats. Because they can't urinate through a blocked urethra, this creates a medical emergency, rapidly leading to kidney failure, and even death within 48 to 72 hours. In female cats and some male cats, mineral crystals in the urine (normally, either calcium oxalate or struvite) can lead to the formation of stones, but not urethral blockage. These stones can be found in the kidneys, ureters (the connecting tubes between the kidneys and the bladder) or in the bladder. Not only do stones cause blood in urine, they can also cause chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection. If a stone blocks a ureter, loss of the kidney "upstream" can result. Fortunately, ureteral stones are relatively rare. Crystalluria and stones are managed by special diets and in the case of calcium oxalate stones, surgery to remove the stones, as they cannot be dissolved by struvite dissolving diets.
The third and most common reason for bloody urine is interstitial cystitis. We are just starting to understand this complex and often frustrating disease, which appears to be the most common cause of recurrent blood in a cat's urine. In addition to blood tinged urine, increased frequency of urination and straining to urinate may also be seen. This disease is diagnosed by excluding crystalluria, urinary tract stones, and urinary tract infection via analysis of urine, urine culture and abdominal radiographs (x-rays) or ultrasound. It is managed by diet modification, increasing canned food to increase the cat's hydration and thereby decrease the concentration of his urine.
When clinical signs arise, pain medication is important. More recently, it has been demonstrated that environmental enrichment (more toys, cat perches, less stress) can help reduce the frequency of episodes of painful and bloody urination caused by interstitial cystitis.