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Testimony at Friday's hearing of the ABA National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws made it clear that there's a new intensity in the wake of last month's acquittal of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Fla., who had been charged with murder after shooting Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager in February 2012. Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin in self-defense.
The Zimmerman verdict, announced on July 13 by a jury of six women, ignited protests around the United States, especially in black communities, and fanned the flames of a growing debate over stand-your-ground laws, which have been adopted in about 30 states, starting with Florida. The laws essentially reverse the traditional legal standard in the United States that says persons have a duty to retreat in the face of a threat of force by another person. Stand-your-ground laws say a person has a right to use force in self-defense rather than retreat from threats.
A dozen witnesses who testified before the ABA task force said the Zimmerman verdict helps to illustrate the racial overtones of the debate over stand-your-ground laws. "I'm not an expert in this, but I am an expert in being black," said Eva Paterson, president of the Equal Justice Society and co-chair of the California Civil Rights Coalition. "All of us were riveted on the Trayvon Martin case," she said, "and there was widespread dismay over the verdict. We felt the Zimmerman verdict created a license to kill young black men."
The unequal application of the law to various racial groups "really is the 500-pound gorilla in the room," said George Gascón, who is district attorney for the city and county of San Francisco.
The hearing was held during the ABA's 2013 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. It is the fourth and final regional hearing scheduled by the task force, which is scheduled to submit a report and recommendations to the association's policy-making House of Delegates for consideration at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Boston.
Some speakers found other alleged villains to blame for the proliferation of stand-your-ground laws. "We need sensible gun safety legislation," said David Muhammad, CEO of Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm in California that provides technical assistance to private foundations and government entities on juvenile and criminal justice issues. Stand-your-ground laws, he said, reflect an effort to sell more guns in the United States. "It's simply concerns about policy and profits of the gun lobby," he said.
But other speakers emphasized that concerns about stand-your-ground laws should not be confined to any one community. "The civil rights of all people are compromised by these laws," said Patricia Rosier, the general counsel for American General Securities and the current president of the National Bar Association, the largest organization for lawyers of color in the United States. "Black people have been singled out by these laws," she said, "but we're just the first ones."
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Open source systems management tools slideshow: Spacewalk profile
In this sixth slide of the open source systems management tools slideshow, the open source Linux systems management tool Spacewalk is profiled.
Open source systems management profile: Spacewalk |
Spacewalk is an open source Linux systems management tool and the upstream community project from which the Red Hat Network Satellite product is derived. Spacewalk provides provisioning and monitoring capabilities as well as software content management. James Hogarth, a data center admin in the U.K., uses Spacewalk to manage 100 hosts in a CentOS-based environment for an entertainment website built on the Grails distribution. Hogarth said his company's entire environment is focused on open source software -- even migrating server virtualization from VMware to the Red Hat Kernel-based Virtual Machine (or KVM) hypervisor -- and that open source focus was a major factor in the decision to use open source systems management tools. Hogarth said he's run into some gotchas and issues that needed a workaround, but overall Spacewalk has lightened his support workload. Most of the development is done by Red Hat personnel, and the developers are often available to answer questions and troubleshoot issues. "People are very responsive [on the support forum], and it's relatively rare that you don't get a response," Hogarth said. "Over the last two years, the product has really matured."
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Cigar Review: Tatuaje Apocalypse
"West Palm Beach, Florida – December 21, 2012 marks the conclusion of the 13th Ba'ak'tun in the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar. It is believed that Armageddon would overtake the peoples of the world and all creation at this time. On December 14th, be prepared to smoke the last cigar you will ever have: the Tatuaje Apocalypse™.
In a continuing effort to create limited runs of premium cigars blended by the industry's top manufacturers, Smoke Inn Cigars of South Florida proudly presents its fifth installment of their MicroBlend Series™, the Tatuaje Apocalypse™. The sequel to the highly acclaimed Tatuaje Anarchy™ released December 10, 2010, the Tatuaje Apocalypse™ is smaller in size measuring 5.25" x 48-52. Made at the My Father Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and dawned with a dark, rich Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the Apocalypse was guided by the vision of Pete Johnson. Johnson, along with the Garcia Family, have masterfully tweaked the original blend with such subtlety that the Apocalypse™ is highly reminiscent of the original flavor profile, yet in somewhat of a more concentrated fashion.
Packed in 15-count boxes emblazoned in a vibrant red and screened in black ink, the reversal of red and black colors can be found on the cigar label as well. With only 1300 boxes having been made, the Tatuaje Apocalypse™ will individually retail for $8.95 and boxes for $134.25. Pre-Orders will begin at midnight on Thanksgiving Day, the beginning of Black Friday. The first 333 box orders will receive a special promotion: free shipping and a free limited edition Tatuaje Apocalypse™ Cap.
The national release party will be held at Smoke Inn's West Palm Beach location at 801 Village Blvd on Friday, December 14th. Both Pete Johnson and the Garcia Family will be in attendance. All pre-orders will ship the following Monday, December 17th 2012. Orders should arrive in time for all to enjoy before the end of the world!
Previous releases in Smoke Inn's Microblend Series™ –The Tatuaje Anarchy™ , The Padron SI-15™ , The My Father El Hijo™ , and the Arturo Fuente Solaris™ — have received great accolades from cigar smokers all over the world. Smoke Inn proudly continues its quest to work with the world's leading manufacturers to create limited release boutique cigars that are produced with only the highest quality premium tobaccos under the strictest supervision to guarantee the consumer a unique and exquisite experience. For more information on Smoke Inn or their MicroBlend Series™, please visit www.smokeinn.com or call toll free 1-888-SMOKES-1."
Good god this is one hell of a good looking, dark smoke! The oils on the wrapper can not be described in enough detail nor do any pictures truly do it justice. Although this cigar is evenly packed from head to foot, it feels like a frickn rock – little to no give at all anywhere though out. The head of this cigar is adorned with a wild, spiral-ish type of pigtail cap which I will say, is pretty 'effing cool in my opinion. The head clipped easily, the foot lit without issues and I had no major issues to report throughout the entire thing. Did you seriously expect anything but perfection from Smoke Inn, Pete Johnson and the Garcia family?!
So – the press release stated that this cigar is "… masterfully tweaked the original blend with such subtlety that the Apocalypse is highly reminiscent of the original flavor profile, yet in somewhat of a more concentrated fashion." I don't care who you are, thats some good marking language right there. But, that being said I never really listen to the hype and what have ya.
Right from the start – this is a nice, heavy, dark cigar. Leather, coffee bordering on espresso and that fantastic black pepper heat – god damn this is nice. Cedar, chocolate and some 'sweet spice' mixed with the flavors I mentioned before to make a very enjoyable, slightly complex full body cigar. The end of the cigar crested the tar buildup with a strange surge of sweetness that hung over the dark wood, leather and slightly bitter finish.
The room aroma may be a bit much for other – My wife got in to my truck the day after I smoked this and she goes 'you had one of the big stinky cigars didn't you'. Yes – yes, I did haha! I really liked this cigar but the simple 'nature of the beast' buildup made the flavor profile drop a bit out of my preferred profile near the last inch of its life and so I put it down. Just under 10 bucks a pop, I think the delivery of this cigar is right at or maybe a little over the price value – I loved this cigar. In my opinion, when your creating a sequel to a successful cigar, it is nearly in the double digit price point and has that 'limited edition' feel you had better have one hell of a delivery to back up all the items mentioned. Well, the Tatuaje Apocalypse by Smoke Inn has one damn good delivery and I highly recommend running out and picking up at least a pair, if not more. If you have the chance to pick some up, please let me know what you thought of it!
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A uniquely designed radiator, the Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis 360GTX
Subject: Cases and Cooling | December 11, 2014 - 05:39 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Hardware Labs, Nemesis 360GTX, radiator, Black Ice
The Black Ice Nemesis 360GTX from Hardware Labs is a radiator sold separately for modders and extreme coolers who want a custom built water cooling system. It is designed for three 120mm fans to push air through its 54mm thick body and is optimized for low noise fans operating at sub-800 rpm speeds. The textured matte black finish is unique to this company and will look impressive on any machine but more so one specifically designed with the finish in mind. HiTech Legion tested it out and saw good cooling results even at low fan speeds.
"In looking at the new Nemesis 360GTX, I saw a lot of buzzwords thrown out there by Hardware Labs; "Stealth", "Supercruise", "Dark Matter". Buzzwords usually scare me a bit, as it seems they usually turn out to be a gimmicky name for something either underachieving or completely irrelevant. Thankfully, that is not the case with the Nemesis 360GTX."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Fractal Kelvin T12 AIO Watercooling Kit Review @ Madshrimps
- Swiftech H240-X @ techPowerUp
- Thermaltake Core V51 Midi Tower Review @ NikKTech
- In Win D-Frame Mini-ITX @ eTeknix
- Antec ISK-600M Micro-ATX @ eTeknix
- In Win 901 Mini-ITX @ eTeknix
- Aerocool DS 200 @ techPowerUp
Another look at the Corsair H75
Subject: Cases and Cooling | December 5, 2014 - 04:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, Hydro H75, AIO, water cooler
[H]ard|OCP are returning to several of the CPU coolers that they have reviewed over the past year to provide a more up to date and accurate comparison of their current performance. They have deployed a new testbench and so there are a few coolers that were tested on older hardware and so the performance they observed does not refer to current hardware. In order to give you an informed opinion on the current contenders for your cash they have replicated their Corsair Hydro H75 with comparison charts that show the performance of various coolers all on the same hardware and with current pricing. If you are already familiar with the H75 then you can jump to the last page for the overall results and price to performance measurements, those who did not read their initial review should take the time to read through the full review.
"Corsair has been in the liquid CPU cooling game for over 10 years now. As sealed system liquid CPU coolers have become the norm among hardware enthusiasts, the competition has gotten stiff to say the least. Another thing that has changed over the years is that many DIYers are going to smaller cases for their systems."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Raijintek Zelos Low Profile CPU Cooler @ eTeknix
- Cryorig R1 Ultimate & Universal CPU Coolers @ Silent PC Review
- How Long Does It Really Take To Break-In The Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste @ Tech ARP
- DimasTech Mini V1 Test Bench: Purpose Driven @ Modders-Inc
- Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV Micro-Tower PC Chassis @ Modders-Inc
- BitFenix Pandora Micro-ATX Slim Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- Aerocool Dead Silence Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Corsair's Carbide Series Air 240 revisited @ The Tech Report
When you absolutely postively have to have 1500W but little space to put it
Subject: Cases and Cooling | December 3, 2014 - 06:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Strider Gold 1500W, Silverstone, modular psu, kilowatt, 80 Plus Gold
At 1500W peak power, 120A max on the 12V rails, the SilverStone Strider Gold 1500W will power any system you throw it in. There are other PSUs with that level of power but none measuring just a hair bigger than the 120mm cooling fan, a hair over 7" in length. In [H]ard|OCP's testing they found it to have a bit more variance in the voltages than they prefer but well within spec and at as good if not better than any of the other 1500W PSUs that they have reviewed. If you truly do need the power and can afford the asking price then you should check out the full review.
"SilverStone is a well known name among computer hardware enthusiasts. It has a good record of building solid PSUs, some of those good, some of those great. Today it comes to us with 1500 watts of power in an extremely small footprint, sporting 100% fully modular cables, and claiming extremely good efficiency."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- EVGA SuperNova 1600 P2 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supply Review @HiTech Legion
- Good as Gold: Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W Gold Quick Look @ Techgage
- EVGA SuperNova P2 1200 PSU @ Kitguru
- XFX XTS Series 1000 W @ techPowerUp
- Antec Edge Series 650 W @ techPowerUp
NZXT's H440,now with Razer on the front
Subject: Cases and Cooling | December 1, 2014 - 05:18 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: razer, nzxt, h440
The NZXT H440 Razer Edition matches the layout and design of the regular H440 but now you can show off additional brand loyalty if you are into that sort of display. There is glowing Razer logo embedded in the front panel with clear plastic over top to protect it and give it a raised look. The interior is now much darker, which can make your LED lighting stand out more and does improve the looks of the cases interior. When all is said and done there is nothing about the case that has been improved over the base model; as Benchmark Reviews rightfully points out, you are paying $30 for looks if you chose this case and there will be those that do.
"Razer, creator of all things peripheral, has finally released their hotly anticipated entry into the chassis market. This is the NZXT H440 – Designed by Razer. With a completely new appearance featuring a matte black exterior and interior, four black NZXT fans, a large tinted window, and plenty of LED lighting, this chassis will be sure to make every Razer fan's wish list, especially given that it retains the original H440 quality and simplicity."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- NZXT Source 340 Mid-Tower @ eTeknix
- NZXT S340 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Quiet ATX Gamer, Fractal R5 Version @ Silent PC Review
- Reeven Ouranos RC-1401 Review @ OCC
- Enermax LIQMAX 120S @ techPowerUp
- Alpenföhn Brocken ECO @ eTeknix
- Reeven Okeanos RC-1402 Review @ OCC
- Noctua NH-D15 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Canucks
Revisiting an old favourite, Corsair's H60 is still going strong
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 25, 2014 - 12:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, h60, AIO, water cooler
It is somewhat surprising to realize that the Corsair H60 has not been updated since 2013 and even more surprising that it remains relevant even after what equates to a huge slice of time in the component industry. It retails for $60 and is compatible with every modern AMD and Intel socket and thanks to its compact design it can fit in smaller systems that the competitions larger coolers cannot. The H60 now falls towards the middle of [H]ard|OCP's performance charts with larger coolers providing a better result but only in systems which they can fit into and also commanding a much higher price than the H60. It may no longer be at the top of the cooler rankings but when you look at the price to performance and flexibility the H60 remains a viable choice for those shopping for an aftermarket cooler.
"Today we are re-reviewing an older All-in-One CPU from Corsair that is surely a stalwart in the CPU cooling industry. The H60 AIO CPU cooler is a cost effective choice for those enthusiasts looking for a good solution at a good price. The redesigned H60 has been in the market place for 2 years now, which is saying something if it is still competitive."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone Tundra TD02 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Comparison of Arctic Silver 5 vs. Arctic MX4 Thermal Paste @ Tech ARP
- IN WIN D-FRAME MINI Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- Fractal Design Core 3300 Mid Tower Case Review @HiTech Legion
- Thermaltake Core V51 Mid-Tower @ Benchmark Reviews
- Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV Review @ OCC
- Fractal Design Define R5 Mid-Tower @ Benchmark Reviews
- Fractal Design Define R5 Mid-Tower @ eTeknix
- be quiet! Silent Base 800 Mid-Tower @ eTeknix
- Corsair Obsidian 250D @ techPowerUp
Corsair's Carbide Series Air 240, dual chambered to reduce heat and increase free space
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 18, 2014 - 02:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: SFF, mini-itx, micro-atx, corsair, carbide series air 240
Corsair's new Air 240 is a decent choice for a high end Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX system as it is 15.6" x 10.2" x 12.6" (397 x 260 x 320 mm ) which is enough to squeeze in a larger sized GPU although not deep enough for most high end air coolers. A self contained LCS is not a bad idea as the case ships with three 120mm fans and can fit another three 120mm fans and a pair of 80mm fans for air coolers, or up to a 240mm radiator instead if that is your preference. The drive cages are all tool-less and strategically placed to give you more room for other components, it will be a tight squeeze for your hands while installing your system. The Tech Report were impressed with the case and while it did lack some extra features like a fan controller it is worth the impressively low price, currently $90.
Ryan did a video review of this case back in August if you want a more visual overview.
"The Carbide Series Air 240 is a small-form-factor case with an interesting dual-chamber design. We loaded it up with our Casewarmer system and took it for a spin."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- In Win D-Frame Mini - Mini-ITX @ [H]ard|OCP
- be quiet! Silent Base 800 @ techPowerUp
- be quiet! Silent Base 800 Chassis @ Kitguru
- Fractal Design Core 3300 Review @ OCC
- Elegance in Aluminum – Lian Li PC-A61 Chassis Review @ Techgage
- Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV @ Benchmark Reviews
- Aerocool Xpredator Cube Case @ Kitguru
- Antec P100 @ techPowerUp
- Deepcool Gamer Storm Maelstrom 120 @ techPowerUp
- Thermalright Macho Rev.B CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Xigmatek Gaia II CPU Cooler @ eTeknix
When a kilowatt won't do, Thermaltake's Toughpower 1200W Gold
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 17, 2014 - 03:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: thermaltake, ToughPower 1200W Gold, kilowatt, modular psu
The Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W Gold is an almost fully modular PSU built by Enhance which runs about $200 though [H]ard|OCP has linked to a rather nice deal on the PSU at NewEgg right now. The PSU is for high end builds, the eight PCIe 6+2 connectors are backed by a single 12V rail capable of providing 100A, in other words every bit of power the PSU can offer. The overall impression that [H] had of this PSU once the testing was completed was that it was good, but not amazing. It did not fall short on performance but at the same time did not stand out in the crowd, if you can get this PSU on special it is certainly worth adding to your short list especially if you are sensitive to noise. It is not the most quiet kilowatt class PSU they have tested but the 135mm fan keeps the decibels reasonable.
For a completely different high end PSU, make sure to check out Lee's review of the fully modular High Power Astro GD 1200W.
"Thermaltake has traditionally shined when it comes to computer power supplies in excess of 1000 watts. But in the past these power supplies have often been very costly. Today we cover Thermaltake's new 1200 watt power supply that is currently selling for $139 after $30 MIR. Is it worth your hard earned dollars?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- FSP Aurum PT 1200W Power Supply Unit Review @ NikKTech
- Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 1050 W @ techPowerUp
- Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G 850W Power Supply Review @HiTech Legion
- Corsair HXi Series 750 W @ techPowerUp
- Thermaltake London 550W Semi-Modular Power Supply @ eTeknix
She's a big one, check out the Corsair Graphite 780T
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 7, 2014 - 01:50 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: corsair, Graphite 780T
The Graphite 780T stands 689 x 332 x 670 mm (27 x 13 x 26") which gives you a lot of space to install your system. The cooling options are similarly impressive, you can install up to six 140mm fans or nine 120mm or for watercoolers you can install up to a 360mm rad on the top or front, 240mm on the bottom or a 140mm rad on the back. In addition to the drive cages with tool-less installation on the front of the case, you can also install three 2.5" drives on the back side of the case. If you want to build a system with an XL-ATX motherboard, the biggest CPU cooler you can get your hands on an several of the largest GPUs on the market this case will take them all and still leave you with plenty of space. Check out the full review at Overclockers Club.
"To follow up, the Graphite 780T has many positive things making it well worth the asking price. I don't have time to write out each in detail or this would go on forever, so I'm just going to cover the things that make it stand out. First up, having support for every aftermarket CPU cooler is a major advantage. When I say every single one, it's because nothing has topped 200mm yet and that would just be purely insane."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- NZXT S340 Mid-Tower Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- Fractal Design Core 1100 @ Benchmark Reviews
- Fractal Design Node 804 Micro-ATX @ eTeknix
- DimasTech Bench/Test Easy V3.0 Review @ Modders-Inc
- Aerocool Strike-X Cube White Edition @ Kitguru
- Phobya 360LT Pure Performance Watercooling Kit Review @ NikKTech
- Swiftech H240-X Open Loop 280mm CPU Cooler Review @HiTech Legion
- Reveen Okeanos @ techPowerUp
Thermaltake Launches Liquid Cooling Friendly Core V41 Case
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 7, 2014 - 12:45 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: water cooling, thermaltake, mid-tower, liquid cooling, core v41, atx
Thermaltake added a new mid-tower case to its Core series this week that is well-suited to water cooling systems. The new Core V41 is the smallest chassis in the family which includes the full tower Core V71 and the Core V51 mid-tower. Thermaltake's new case is a slightly more compact version of the Core V51 that maintains the curved metal mesh design. The Core V51 supports full ATX motherboards, multiple graphics cards, tool-free storage, and a large acrylic window.
The Core V41 has a full mesh front panel with two externally-accessible 5.25" drive bays, two audio ports, and two USB 3.0 ports. The case has eight PCI expansion slots on the rear. It supports up to ATX motherboards, 170mm processor heatsinks, 275mm long graphics cards, and 180mm power supplies. Thermaltake includes a massive CPU cutout that should accommodate installation of just about any CPU backplate without needing to remove the motherboard. There are four large cable routing cutouts (sans grommets) around the motherboard tray as well as three water cooling grommets to allow external radiators and up to 1/2" diameter tubing.
Storage consists of two 5.25" drive bays, six 3.5" bays, and two stealth 2.5"/3.5" bays behind the motherboard tray. In a neat twist, all three tool-free bays are removable to allow for longer graphics cards and top-mounted liquid cooling radiators.
The case supports a wide range of cooling configurations with vents along the top, front, rear, and bottom of the case (the Core V41 has rather tall feet which should make a bottom-mounted fan actually useful). Thermaltake includes magnetic dust filters on the top and front of the case, and it has been designed with front-to-back intake/exhaust airflow in mind. Thermaltake bundles the case with a single 120mm front intake and one 120mm rear exhaust.
For air cooling, users can add two 120mm fans to the bottom and two 200mm fans to the top of the case. Alternatively, water cooling radiators can be set up as follows:
- 1 x 360mm radiator in the front
- 1 x 360mm radiator up top
- 1 x 120mm radiator (common for sealed loop CPU coolers) in place of the rear exhaust fan.
There are some minor compromises, but overall the Core V41 looks to be a decent case with some useful features for its price range. Thermaltake has not yet revealed pricing or availability, but it should hit below the $100 mark at retail. For reference, the Core V51 retails for just under $110 USD and you are getting slightly less case with the V41.
Also read:
- Thermaltake's Core V51 offers a lot of choice to the system builder
- Thermaltake Launches Full Tower Core V71 Case
Fractal Design's Integra M series, coming soon
Subject: Cases and Cooling | November 4, 2014 - 03:27 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: PSU, modular psu, fractal design, Integra M, 650W
Fractal Design is releasing a new series of PSUs, the Integra M series, to compliment the already available Integra R2 series. They have kept to the slightly smaller sizing of 150mm x 86 mm x 140 mm with a 120mm fan that Kitguru found to operate quietly, only hitting 37.2dBA at full load with temperatures not exceeding 60C. The efficiency ranged between 81-85% and ripple stayed within specification, it was perhaps not as solid as some units but decent for the price point of this PSU. With 648W at 54A it is capable of handling multiple mid-range GPUs and has the PCIe plugs to handle the cards, though the cabling choice is a little odd. Two of the 6+2 PCIe connectors are modular but there are two more connectors which are hard wired into the PSU along with the ATX power. For those hoping to build a system on a budget with an eye for possible upgrades you should read the full Kitguru review and keep your eye out for the release of the Integra M series.
"Today we take a look at the latest power supply from Fractal Design, the Integra M 650W – released to target the budget enthusiast audience. This semi modular design has achieved 80 Plus Bronze Certification and will hit retail for around £55 inc vat. Is it worth shortlisting if you are working with a restrictive budget?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Enermax Revolution XT 530W Semi-Modular @ eTeknix
- Thermaltake Toughpower DPS 750W Modular @ eTeknix
- be quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 800 W @ techPowerUp
- Deepcool DQ1000 Quanta Semi-Modular @ eTeknix
- Corsair HX1000i Modular @ eTeknix
- Seasonic Platinum Series 1050 W @ techPowerUp
- Cooler Master V1200 Platinum 1200W Modular @ eTeknix
Deep Cool's first watercooler, the Gamer Storm Maelstrom 240
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 31, 2014 - 01:35 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Deepcool, Gamer Storm Maelstrom 240, LCS, water cooling
The Gamer Storm Maelstrom 240 has a unique look with its LED and bright red fans but also hides a pump with a closed impeller which is intended to increase the performance at the same time as it reduces vibrations. As the name implies the radiator roughly 240mm in size, 274 x 120 x 27mm to be exact with 0.2mm high-density water micro channels. HiTech Legion tested it against a variety of coolers and found the performance to be similar to the competitions, though unfortunately at a much higher price point. However it was almost silent in operation and the fans could be run on low speed without effecting the performance so for those who have a strong desire for a silent system might be willing to pay the $106 MSRP.
"Deep Cool has done this with their first liquid CPU cooler, the Gamer Storm Maelstrom 240 AIO Liquid Cooling. Do we see the force of a Maelstrom being represented? You be the judge. They use a unique pump with closed impeller to offer more power, less vibration, and lower noise as a result."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone SST-AR06 Low-profile CPU Cooler @ eTeknix
- Silverstone Fortress FT05 @ Benchmark Reviews
- BitFenix Shadow Mid-Tower @ eTeknix
- Fractal Design Core 3300 @ eTeknix
- Fractal Design Core 3300 @ techPowerUp
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Review: Kitguru TV
- Raijintek Arcadia Mid-Tower Chassis @ eTeknix
- DeepCool Steam Castle Micro ATX Chassis Review @ NikKTech
Cooler Master Announces Nepton 120XL and Nepton 240M All-In-One Liquid CPU Coolers
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 21, 2014 - 04:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Nepton 240M, Nepton 120XL, Nepton, cooler master, all in one
They are not quite available yet but Cooler Master have announced two new all in one watercoolers, the Nepton 120XL and 240M which incorporate a new Silencio fan which as you may expect offers good performance with low noise. If the pricing follows the previous generation of Nepton you can expect to see the 120mm model retail for around $100 and the 240mm for around $120.
Taipei, Taiwan — Oct 21st 2014 — Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator, and manufacturer of desktop components and peripherals as well as mobile accessories today announced the Nepton 120XL and 240M, the latest additions to the Nepton all-in-one liquid cooling family. See full details on the Nepton 240M product page here.
Keeping It Cool
Nepton 120XL and 240M are introducing a brand new Silencio fan from Cooler Master. This fan is designed with unique fan blades and technology in order to maximize air flow and static pressure with minimal noise output. The result of these fans and Nepton's skived fin micro-channel technology brings Nepton 120XL and 240M to a whole new level of cool, mirroring the thermal success of the Nepton 140XL and 280L models.Maximum Compatibility
The Cooler Master Nepton series was introduced with the 140XL and 280L models, which sported 140mm and 280mm radiators respectively. The new Nepton 120XL is equipped with a 120mm radiator while the Nepton 240M is equipped with a 240mm radiator. These sizes allow more opportunity for builders and enthusiasts to get their hands on the incredible performance from the Nepton line.Sealing the Deal
Using Cooler Master's exclusive design, the pump of the Nepton series pushed 120 Liters of liquid per hour through the flexible and robust FEP tubing to maximize thermal transfer. Topping the pump with a simple geometric design and illuminated Cooler Master logo, the Nepton series continues to turn heads. Backed by a 5-year warranty, Nepton 120XL and 240M will be cooling systems for years to come.Availability
Nepton 120XL and 240M is now shipping to vendors in North America and will be available soon. Price and availability may vary based on region.
Corsair's HX1000i is good, but not quite great
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 21, 2014 - 02:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: modular psu, HX1000i, Corsair Link, corsair, 80 Plus Platinum
Corsair have updated their high end and high powered PSU line with the HX1000i, developed once again with CWT and sporting an 80 PLUS Platinum rating and Corsair Link integration. The documentation is a little confusing, referring to a single 12v rail rated at 83.3A or 1000W but also mentioning it can be toggled to multiple 12V rails, not to mention the small rounding error in their math. The actual PSU is very well constructed and passed all of the tests that [H]ard|OCP's torture chamber required of it; just not to the same level that the older HX1000 unit managed. That is a little disappointing as you would hope that the quality would improve over time but it is in line with the competition and certainly not a bad showing, merely not what [H] had hoped for. It is still worth your consideration so make sure to read through the whole review to see if the HX1000i meets your needs.
"Corsair's HX series represents its "second tier" line of enthusiast computer power supplies, but its new HX1000i does take the top spot when it comes to its ~1000 watt power supplies that are Platinum certified and fully modular. Let's see if this latest addition from Corsair represents its quality pedigree of days gone by. "
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Fractal Design Newton R3 1000W Semi-Modular PSU @ eTeknix
- FSP Aurum PT Series 1200 W @ techPowerUp
- Deepcool DQ750 Quanta Semi-Modular PSU @ eTeknix
- Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 730W Power Supply Unit Review @ NikKTech
- BitFenix Fury 750G Semi-Modular PSU @ eTeknix
FanlessTech Shows Gigantic, Unreleased Heatsinks
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 19, 2014 - 04:52 PM | Scott Michaud
There are many interesting ways to pull heat away from a processor. You can submerge your device in mineral oil or even phase-change fluid (such as "Novec"). You can push cool fluid up to the thing that you are trying to remove heat from and then pump it away through a radiator. If using air, you can make use of vapor chambers and the convection current formed as devices heat up. The goal is to abuse one or more interesting material properties to store energy and move it somewhere else.
Image Credit: HT4U.net
Or you can just have an obscene, gigantic mass of metal with more fins than the NHL. According to FanlessTech, these are three heatsinks that are not yet available (and may never be). Two of them have three towers, connected to the base by heat pipes, and the last one has four.
Image Credit: ExtraHardware.cz
Personally, I would be a bit uncomfortable about buying a PC like that unless I needed absolutely silent or top air cooling performance. The amount that it hangs over RAM or nuzzles against add-in boards seems sketchy to me, especially if you need to swap a DIMM or two at some point, but I always use stock coolers at reference voltage and frequency so what do I know?
Image Credit: PConline.com.cn
Yes, that would be a regular, ATX motherboard.
When will these prototypes become available? Who knows if they even will. Still, if you have a need for cooling solutions that are a little over-the-top, you might be able to get your hands on these some day. There's nothing wrong with adding more mass and surface area, rather than doing something fancy. It works, and it probably works really well.
Did you know XFX makes enclosures too?
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 16, 2014 - 06:48 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: xfx, Series Bravo, Type-01
XFX has expanded into the enclosure market with a case priced to take on big names like Corsair and Thermaltake. It is visually unique on the outside, especially with there watercooling grommets which are designed differently than you see on other cases. The Type-01 is fairly large, 518 x 232 x 562mm (26.6 x 13 x 22.2") and can hold up to eleven 2.5/3.5" drives of which five can be reconfigure to only fit 2.5" drives which will increase the maximum allowable length of your GPU to 14" from a mere 12". The Tech Report appreciated the design of the front power and reset buttons, as they are socketed you can remove the front panel without having wires still connecting it to the case. There are many things to like about this case especially if you are using air cooling but there is one caveat, this case will not support 240mm radiators so be forewarned if that was your plan. Check out the whole review to see the other features XFX added to this case.
"The Type-01 Series Bravo Edition is XFX's first entry into the PC enclosure market. Priced at $129.99, this stylish enclosure faces some fierce competition, most notably from Corsair's Obsidian Series 450D. We've put the Bravo through its paces to see if it's a worthy contender."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- LEPA LV12 CPU Air Cooler @ [H]ard|OCP
- SilverStone Fortress FT05 Mid-Tower Chassis Review @ Techgage
- Thermaltake Frio Extreme Silent 14 Dual CPU Cooler @ eTeknix
- Silverstone Raven RV05 Case Review @ Hardware Asylum
- Fractal Design Core 2300 @ Benchmark Reviews
- Cooler Master Elite 130 Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- NZXT Phantom 240 @ techPowerUp
- Tall, Dark, and Handsome - Corsair Graphite 730T Full-Tower Chassis Review @ Techgage
- Reeven Steropes RC-1206 Review @ OCC
- Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate AIO CPU Cooler @ [H]ard|OCP
- Noctua IndustrialPPC and Redux Fan Roundup Review @ OCC
- Using a Standard 4-Pin PWM Fan in the HP Microserver Gen8 @ Silent PC Review
- Enermax ETS-N30 @ techPowerUp
- Scythe Mugen MAX CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Cooltek UMX2 @ techPowerUp
- In Win D-Frame Mini @ Legion Hardware
- Cooler Master Hyper D92 Review @ OCC
Aerocool Launches Colorful and Practical Xpredator Cube Chassis
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 15, 2014 - 12:49 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SFF case, SFF, mini ITX, micro ATX, aerocool
A Taiwanese company called Aerocool Advanced Technologies (with a US disivision known as Aerocool US) recently unboxed a cube-shaped computer case that is both colorful and practical. The new Xpredator Cube joins the existing Xpredator lineup as a small form factor (micro ATX or mini ITX) option that comes in Red, Black, Orange, White, and Green color options for $125.90.
Measuring 280x418x412mm, the Xpredator Cube has a futuristic design with lots of sharp angles. Large "shell like" adjustable vents align along the top of the case along with a storage compartment and the front Io panel. The front of the case is dominated by a large mesh intake vent with angled sides and a single 5.25" bay. The left side features a side panel window that shows off the top half of the case (motherboard area).
Front IO on the Xpredator Cube includes two USB 3.0 ports, two audio jacks, a power button, and two fan speed dials for the built in fan controller (maximum of 15W per channel).
The aesthetics are welcome, but the internals are where the small form factor cube shines. The new Xpredator series case is divided into two main compartments. A horizontal divider holds the horizontally mounted removable motherboard tray. The tray matches the external color of the case while the rest of the case internals (minus the tool-less drive rails) is black. It features a CPU cutout and multiple rubber grommets to facilitate cable routing. The case has four exposed PCI slots that can support graphics cards up to 320mm in length (or 345mm with the front case fan removed). The case can accommodate tower coolers up to 187mm tall or an internally mounted water cooling radiator up to 280mm (sans optical drive). Alternatively, the case has two water cooling grommets to support a larger external radiator.
Bundled cooling include a 200mm front intake fan (800 RPM, 53.4 CFM, 26.5dBA) and a single 140mm exhaust fan (1200 RPM, 5948 CFM, 27.6 dBA). From there, users can add up three additional 140mm fans. The top of the case has angled vents that can be opened or closed with a slider on the left edge.
The bottom half of the case has space for a vertically mounted power supply and a tool-less hard drive bay that can hold three 3.5" or 2.5" drives. The case has a vent on the right side of the case for the power supply fan along with a removable magnetic dust filter. In addition to the hard drive bay, users can fit two 2.5" solid state drives under the 5.25" bay.
Aerocool further includes rubber pads for the power supply and hard drives to reduce shock which is nice considering the LAN party readiness of this case.
The new case was not available for purchase at the time of writing, but it should be for sale soon with a MSRP of $125.90.
The Aerocool Xpredator Cube looks to be a nice looking, easy to build in case. I'm looking forward to the full reviews of course, but if it holds up to the specifications it should be a popular small form factor option!
Seasonic's Platinum 1050 beats everything but its predecessor
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 7, 2014 - 05:42 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: seasonic, Platinum-1050, modular psu, kilowatt, hybrid silent fan, 80 Plus Platinum
Lee just wrapped up a review of Seasonic's 1050 and 1200W Platinum PSU's but why not revisit the powerful 1050W PSU in [H]ard|OCP's latest PSU review. Their testing methodology differs from Lee's as does the hardware used to test it. This way you get even more information about how this PSU functions under differing conditions and you will be more informed about your possible purchase. Reading the whole review is the best way to fully understand this fully modular PSU's strengths but if you insist on skipping to the conclusion then this PSU is both better than the competition and less expensive. The only constructive criticism that [H] could offer was that it does not really improve in any major way over Seasonic's previouslt released 1000W PSU.
"Seasonic is one of our long-time favorites when it comes to truly high-end power supplies. The new PLATINUM-1050 PSU claims to deliver excellent power efficiency and does so with a fully modular design. Seasonic is often known designing products with excellent sound profiles. Does the PLATINUM-1050 fit the profile?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Xilence Performance A Series 730W Non-Modular Power Supply @ eTeknix
- Antec EDGE 750W @ Kitguru
- Rosewill Fortress 750 W @ techPowerUp
- Super Flower Leadex Gold 650w @ HardwareHeaven
- Chieftec A-80 Series 650W Non-Modular Power Supply @ eTeknix
- Super Flower Leadex Gold 650W @ eTeknix
- Silverstone Nightjar 520W Passive @ eTeknix
- Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W @ eTeknix
- Enermax Revolution X't 430 W @ techPowerUp
- be quiet! SFX Power 2 300W @ eTeknix
Thermaltake's Core V51 offers a lot of choice to the system builder
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 6, 2014 - 06:29 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: thermaltake, Core V51, air cooling, water cooling
The Thermaltake Core V51 Mid-Tower does not have a flashy exterior but the simple aesthetics should appeal to certain segments of the population. At 540 x 236 x 560mm (21 x 9 x 22") it is smaller than many of the cases we have seen released to the market but still has room for an eATX board inside as well as a Morry sized cooler. The cooling design is quite flexible, in several places you can choose to mount multiple 120/140mm fans or a single monstrous 200mm if you possess one; those who prefer watercooling are able to place 420mm rads in two places or smaller ones in numerous other places. [H]ard|OCP loved the performance and flexibilty of this case, as well as the $110 asking price, which together were enough to win a coveted Gold Award.
"Thermaltake has some very lofty goals set for its new mid-tower case. Its primary goal is to deliver outstanding cooling performance which is always high on our priority list as well. Form and function both seem to be well served in this new Core V51 model as its performance profile is not hard on the eyes."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Xigmatek Aquila @ techPowerUp
- Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Review @ OCC
- AZZA 'Z' CSAZ-103 Mini-ITX Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- Corsair Carbide 240 AIR Computer Case Review @ Madshrimps
- Rosewill Legacy U3 Aluminum MicroATX @ Silent PC Review
- Alphacool NexXxoS Cool Answer 360 DDC/XT Watercooling Set Review @ NikKTech
- Gamer Storm Maelstrom 240 Review @ OCC
- Enermax Liqtech 240 @ techPowerUp
- Cooler Master Hyper 612 V2 Cooler @ HardwareHeaven
- Scythe Mugen Max Cooler Review @ Neoseeker
- Cooler Master Hyper D92 CPU Cooler Review @ Modders-Inc
- Coolermaster Hyper D92 Heatsink @ Frostytech
Cooler Master Hyper 612 Ver. 2 Heatsink Released
Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 2, 2014 - 05:25 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: hyper 612, heatsink, fanless, cooler master, cooler
The Cooler Master Hyper 612 Ver. 2 CPU cooler is a member of their "Hyper Series", upper-mainstream product lineup. It looks to be one of the (if not the) biggest offerings in that category. Its extreme dimensions are 139mm (5.47") in length by 102mm (4.02") wide, with a height of 160.4mm (6.32"). It has a 120mm fan which basically takes up a whole side and slowly blows air across it. Some sites claim that it can be used fanless with some (but not every) CPU.
Cooler Master is particularly proud of their "Continuous Direct Contact" technology. In other words, the heat pipes are flattened into a contact with the CPU's heatspreader (or die guard for people like Morry). This eliminates a reservoir of heat before the copper pipes can carry it to the aluminum fins and out into the air.
The heatsink is now available, but no pricing information yet (I cannot find it online).
Need an extreme cooling fan?
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 29, 2014 - 03:48 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: noctua, water
The colours of the Noctua Industrial PPC family of fans are familiar but these 8 fans have some serious tricks up their sleeves. While most fans focus on the amount of air they can move and how quietly they can manage that feat these fans are also rated on how harsh the conditions can be while they can maintain full functionality. For instance the IP67 fans will operate perfectly even when submerged in water to a depth of 1m and provide complete protection against dust if used in air. While it is unlikely your computer will function when submerged there are builds which could take advantage of the ability to move water around. Generally these fans are intended for use cooling systems that reside in industrial plants and other harsh conditions but it is nice to know you can pick up fans specifically designed to operate in very dusty or wet environments. Check out the review at Modders Inc if the idea of having a ruggedized cooling system appeals to you.
"The Noctua Industrial PPC line packaging is similarly Spartan like the new Noctua Redux line, packed without extras such as adapters, splitters and alternate mounting options but comes with a 4-piece screw mounting kit."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Noctua iPPC and redux Fan Roundup @ Neoseeker
- Lepa LV12 CPU Cooler Review @ HiTech Legion
- Silverstone AR06 Cooler @ HardwareHeaven
- Scythe Mugen Max Review @ OCC
- Thermaltake NiC L32 Non-Interference CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Computer Case Review @ Modders-Inc
- SilentiumPC Aquarius X90 Pure Black @ techPowerUp
- BitFenix Pandora @ techPowerUp
- Corsair Carbide Air 240 mATX Case Review @ Legit Reviews
- Another SPCR recommended article update - Case Basic & Recommendations
- Raijintek Agos Mid-Tower @ eTeknix
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By: Clive Longbottom, Head of Research, Quocirca Published: 11th June 2014 Copyright Quocirca © 2014 |
Although there is much talk of a move towards virtual desktops, served as images from a centralised point, for many organisations the idea does not appeal. Whatever the reason (and there may be many as a previous blog here points out), staying with PCs leaves the IT department with a headache—not least an estate of decentralised PCs that need managing.
Such technical management tends to be the focus for IT; however, for the business, there are a number of other issues that also need to be considered. Each PC has its own set of applications. The majority of these should have been purchased and installed through the business, but many may have been installed directly by the users themselves; something you may want to avoid, but is nowadays an expectation of many IT users.
This can lead to problems: some applications may not be licenced properly (for example, a student licence not permitted for use in a commercial environment); it may contain embedded malware (a recent survey has shown that much pirated software contains harmful payloads including keyloggers); it definitely opens up an organisation to considerable fines should a unlicensed software be present and a software audit be carried out by an external body.
Locking down desktops is increasingly difficult. Employees are getting very used to self-service through their use of their own devices, and expect this within a corporate environment. Centralised control of desktops is still required—even if virtual desktops are not going to be the solution of choice.
The first action your organisation should take is for a full audit. You need to fully understand how many PCs there are out there; what software is installed and whether that software is being used or not. You need to know how many licences for software you have in place and how those can be utilised—for example, are they concurrent licences (a fixed number of people can use them at the same time), or named seat licences (only people with specific identities can use them)?
This will help to identify software that your organisation was not aware of, and can also help in identifying unused software sitting idle on PCs.
You can then look at creating an image that contains a copy of all the software that is being used by people to run the business. Obviously, you do not want every user within your organisation to have access to every application, so something is needed to ensure that each person can be tied in by role or name to a list of software to which they should have access.
Through the installation of an agent on each PC, it should then be possible to apply centralised control over what is happening. That single golden image containing all allowable applications can then be called upon by that agent as required. The user gets to see all the applications that they are allowed to access (by role and/or individual policy), and a virtual registry can be created for their desktop. Should anything happen to that desktop (machine failure, disk corruption, whatever), a new environment can be rapidly built against a new machine.
If needed, virtualisation can be used to hive off a portion of the machine for such a corporate desktop—the user can then install any applications that they want to within the rest of the device. Rules can be applied to prevent data crossing the divide between the two areas, keeping a split between the consumer and corporate aspects of the device—a great way of enabling laptop-based bring your own device (BYOD).
As with most IT, the 'death' of any technology will be widely reported and overdone: VDI does not replace desktop computing for many. However, centralised control should still be considered; it can make management of an IT estate—and the information across that estate—a lot easier.
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Farmers face fuel scarcity ahead of sowing season
SGPC, DSGMC differ with Akal Takht on complete marriage Act
Excess water flow in canal alarms Muktsar farmers
Pakistan denies visa to 320 Sikh pilgrims
Young Congress MLAs abandon enmity with Akalis
Govt hiding facts on thermal plant: Amarinder
Gujral: Child adoption policy
discriminatory against NRIs
Inordinate delay in sowing cotton worries growers
Swaminathan not in favour of sale barriers for farmers
water woes
Pranab hints at fiscal bailout
Punjab promotes three as IGPs
India, Pak may ease visa norms
Efforts to bring Nili-Ravi breed from Pak: Minister
University teachers hold protest rally
Drugs in jails
HC comes down heavily on
lawyers over pending cases
Decide on eco syllabus in six weeks: Court
Bloody clash over land in Kapurthala; 7 injured
DTO office clerk held with stolen vehicles
Farmers face fuel scarcity ahead of sowing season
Muktsar/Ferozepur, May 16 In the past one week, supplies to fuel stations have either been restricted or temporarily cut-off. When we make queries from officials at the HP regional office in Bathinda, they simply say that fuel supply will be made in a day or two, complained a fuel station owner at Malout. Another fuel station owner near Rupana village said: I started this business after taking a huge loan... Though I have deposited the required sum with the company, I have not got fuel supplies since the past one week. PK Uppal, Regional Manager, HP, when contacted, said: I am not authorised to speak to the media. He neither accepted nor denied fuel shortage. Alarmed at the diesel shortage, rich farmers in Ferozepur have started storing fuel ahead of the sowing season. Rajesh Malhotra, who owns Kaysons Fuel Service on the Malwal road, said diesel shortage was particularly acute. If this situation persists, we will lose our valued customers to other outlets, he said, looking alarmed. Jalandhar: Most Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) pumps have gone dry with its Jalandhar depot going out of stock. Nearly one-third of the oil stations in Doaba and Majha regions have no fuel as almost 48 per cent of these are run by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), 31 per cent by HPCL and 21 per cent by Bharat Petroleum (BP). The secretary of the Jalandhar HPCL Petrol Pumps Association, Paramjit Singh Doaba, said: Most of the 60 HPCL petrol stations in Jalandhar and 28 in Kapurthala district went dry this evening. The HPCL officials blamed the shortage on Indian Oil Corporation. Pumps run dry
(With inputs by Dharmendra Joshi in Jalandhar) |
SGPC, DSGMC differ with Akal Takht on complete marriage Act
Amritsar, May 16 SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar said: "We ourselves have passed a resolution demanding it in the SGPC general house. Now, how can we say that we don't want it?" He said first these amendments should be allowed to be passed while the rest of the issues may be addressed later. Makkar is likely to hold a meeting with the Jathedar soon to discuss the issue. DSGMC chief Paramjit Singh Sarna also said the amendments should be allowed to be passed. We have fought a long battle for it and after reaching this stage we cannot let it go, he said. Sarna said if the community faced any problem later, the SGPC and the DSGMC can jointly form a committee of experts to pursue further amendments. Former Rajya Sabha MP Tarlochan Singh, who played a key role in pushing these amendments, said, "It will be a major achievement and nobody should try to scuttle it at this stage. Those advocating a complete Act should have raised their voice earlier." Sikh intellectual Balkar Singh said the Jathedar had created confusion among the community by "speaking on the issue without giving it a thought". He said only the political class stands to benefit if the amendments in the Anand Marriage Act 1909 were stopped. He said the amendments will pave the way for the recognition of Sikhs as a separate community and the issue of a complete marriage Act can be negotiated at a later stage. Noted Sikh scholar Bhai Ashok Singh Bagrian said the community should let these amendments take place as it was achieving the purpose of establishment of separate identity of Sikhs. He said the Sikhs have long been demanding these amendments and nobody talked about divorce during this period. He also dubbed the Jathedar's move as a "step in haste". Supreme Court lawyer HS Phoolka said the entire Sikh community had been demanding these amendments for the last seven to eight years. He said the "somersault made by the Akal Takht Jathedar will make a mockery of Sikhs in Parliament". "Everyone wants registration of Sikh marriages under a separate Act and these amendments are serving the purpose. Putting these amendments in jeopardy for a complete Act is not a wise decision," he said. |
Excess water flow in canal alarms Muktsar farmers
Muktsar, May 16 The situation is alarming. The water is touching the bridge, which was built years ago. Farmers with land along the canal said they had met irrigation officials a number of times, but none was ready to listen to them. The officials always give the same reply that they have to supply water to villages situated at the tail-end of the canal, said a farmer, Jagir Singh. Another farmer Gurtej Singh said: If the water flow suddenly increases, our fields will be inundated. The administration should take precautionary measures lest the farmers face losses. RK Gupta, XEN, Irrigation, said: We have sent a detailed project report on overhauling this channel and the bridges built over it and are awaiting a formal approval. Once we get the green signal, work will be started at once. |
Pakistan denies visa to 320 Sikh pilgrims
Amritsar, May 16 A Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee spokesperson said the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev was being observed on May 25 as per the amended Nanankshahi calendar and the SGPC had decided to send a jatha to Pakistan to participate in the event. The SGPC had forwarded a list of 320 pilgrims to the Centre, seeking visa for them. He said the Union Government had sent the list to the Pakistan High Commission after giving the necessary clearance. However, when the SGPC approached the High Commission for visas, the Sikh body was told that they could not be granted the same as the event was not being observed in Pakistan during this period (May 17-26). As per reports, the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is observing the event as per the original Nanakshahi Calendar on June 16. Last year too the Pakistan embassy had denied visa to a 340-member Sikh jatha due to the same reason. |
Young Congress MLAs abandon enmity with Akalis
Chandigarh, May 16 Young Congress leaders fear that they may find it difficult to get re-elected if they are unable to perform. Hence, they need Akali help. On the other hand, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal is keen on development and wants to enlist Congress help to avail of additional central funds. Also, he wants to ensure the state is run smoothly without any disruption from the Opposition. Batala MLA Ashwani Sekhri is clearly a trendsetter, managing Rs 11 crore each for his as well as Sukhbir Badals constituency, Jalalabad. This was done after a 160-member state government team surveyed slum areas in Batala and Jalalabad days before the central funds were set to lapse. While Punjab pushed the survey, Sekhri persuaded Union Minister Selja to release funds. Sekhri says several other Congress legislators have followed suit. He is quite unabashed about cosying up to the Akalis, saying: I have to serve the people of Batala. This cooperation has encouraged Sekhri to move a proposal for a border district development board. Other legislators- Parminder Pinky, Navtej Cheema, Bharat Bhushan and Gurkirat Singh Kotli- have also met the Deputy CM and promised him cooperation in his development efforts. Pinky maintained that there was nothing wrong in Congress MLAs also showing eagerness in the states development. Moreover, the state needs central funds and those against this are not acting in Punjabs interests. Guruharsahai legislator Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi said it was necessary for Congress leaders to be part of the development process so that they could monitor spending and ensure the money was not diverted for political purposes. However, senior Congress leaders are not happy with this development. The Pradesh Congress president, Capt Amarinder Singh, expressed his skepticism, saying: The young leaders should realise the Akalis will not do anything positive for them... Collusion with the Akalis is not needed. Though the legislators claim they are not colluding with the Akalis, it is certain that Sukhbir Badal had created a wedge in the Congress leadership. Those who are focused on development in their constituencies are unlikely to protest against the Akalis. The Akali camp says the cooperation will ensure there is no flight of capital, as had been the case when the Congress took over in 2002. Moreover, both Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal want to do something for Punjab during their last terms in office. The Akalis claim that Sukhbir has seized this opportunity to step up development with the help of Congress legislators wherever needed. The Volte-face
Govt hiding facts on thermal plant: Amarinder
Patiala, May 16 Sukhbir is trying to befool the people of Punjab, claiming that the plant will be commissioned on schedule i.e. November 30, 2012, with an eye on the coming civic poll. It is on record that the project developer has submitted in writing to the power corporation that the new deadline for commissioning the plant is August 8, 2013. I wonder on what grounds is the state government claiming that it will be operational in November. Attempts to contact Talwandi Sabo Plant Limited chairman SK Roongta proved futile, But the Secretary, Power, Anirudh Tiwari, reiterated that senior project officials had stated that they would meet November 30 deadline. Sources said that during the high-level meeting yesterday, Sterlite Energy Limited had insisted that the deadline be revised till February next year. The proposal was shot down by Sukhbir Badal. A senior officer of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited said: The actual situation is that a lot of work is left and the commissioning of the project is bound to be delayed. |
Gujral: Child adoption policy
discriminatory against NRIs
Chandigarh, May 16 These new CARA guidelines coupled with endless bureaucratic delays, lengthy and completely centralised procedure have virtually put a stop to all inter-country adoptions, which have decreased from 770 in 2007 to 593 in 2010 and continue to decrease year on year, rues Naresh
Gujral. |
Inordinate delay in sowing cotton worries growers
Faridkot/Muktsar, May 16 Cotton seed had been sown on around 37 per cent of the area under the crop till mid-May last year. But, this year only 14-15 per cent area had been covered so far. Though the prolonged cold weather proved beneficial for the wheat crop, it had a negative impact on cotton as its sowing has already been delayed by over 20 days. The loss of crucial time in sowing cotton has forced growers to weigh options to sow alternative crops. The farmers are also disappointed by the problems they have been facing in cotton trade, including low remuneration. As cotton prices remained low last season, a number of growers are still holding their produce hoping for a better rise. But with 13.70 million tonnes of global cotton stock, their chances of fetching a good price seem to be bleak, said Rajesh Singla, vice-president of SEL, a Ludhiana-based yarn export company. Under the current scenario, many growers are looking to switch over to other crops like guar seed. There are also apprehensions of about 20 per cent cut in the area under cotton this season. This might put pressure on cotton ginning and textile industry, say experts. The Northern India Cotton Association (NICA), a group of a textile millers and owners of ginning factories, says cotton sowing is already lagging behind by over 83,000 hectares in Punjab. Though sowing will pick up in the coming days, non-remunerative prices of the crop last season are likely to have an adverse impact on area under cotton cultivation, said NICA general secretary Raghubir Chand. In Muktsar district, only 25 per cent of the estimated area has seen sowing of cotton seed from April 1 to May 15, which is considered as the optimum sowing season. A large chunk of land was still occupied by wheat stubble, as most of the farmers were busy selling their produce in mandis. Last year, cotton was sown after a short delay. But, rain damaged the crop during its initial days twice. The sowing has been delayed again this year. Now, the crop will totally depend on weather conditions, said Jagjit Singh, a farmer at Rupana village. Muktsar Chief Agriculture Officer Paramjit Singh Dhatt said, As per our reports, nearly 25 per cent of the total expected area has come under cotton cultivation so far. This time there is no shortage of water or seed, but little delay in ripening of wheat crop has delayed cotton sowing. Weighing options
Swaminathan not in favour of sale barriers for farmers
Samrala, May 16 He was talking to mediapersons at the Market Committee office here today. Dr Swaminathan, answering a query, said a national commission for farmers was a must to know the problems of farmers and recommend a solution to the problems. He said the minimum support price (MSP) should be announced well before the sowing season so that the farmers could sow crops after considering the rates and the demand. Dr Swaminathan said that he had learnt from various sources that farmers in Punjab were in debt and were being forced to quit agriculture. He said 40% of the farmers had given their land to tenants. To another question, he said the Swaminathan Commission recommendations were yet to be implemented fully. He said it took time to implement all suggestions. He said the right to food security should be made a legal right. He stressed on soil improvement, water, energy, technology, irrigation and crop insurance. He said the latter was particularly important to safeguard farmers against crop failure. Dr Swaminathan was accompanied by Dr Manjit Singh Kang, former VC of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, who said that farmers should abandon the wheat, paddy cycle. Later, Dr Swaminathan visited the Market Committee, Khamano, and interacted with farmers. |
water woes
Chandigarh, May 16 After visiting affected areas in Punjab, the team will recommend to the Planning Commission the extent of special financial package required to rid the state farms off the rising sub-soil water. The team has been formed following recommendations by Union Rural Development, Sanitation and Drinking Water Minister Jairam Ramesh, who recently visited Punjab. During the Union Ministers visit to the state, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal highlighted the issue. Ramesh took up the issue with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia ahead of the finalisation of the annual plan outlay for Punjab. Ahluwalia promised Ramesh and Badal the constitution of an expert team that would shortly visit Punjab and tour waterlogged areas in southern Punjab districts of Mansa, Bathinda, Fazilka, Muktsar and Ferozepur. Similarly, pockets in Gurdaspur district have also been affected by waterlogging. Appreciative of Rameshs efforts, Badal said, The matter has been raised several times. But, it has never been flagged the way Ramesh did before the Planning Commission. Badal has even written a letter of thanks to Ramesh. The Secretary (Planning), Punjab Government, has, in a letter to the Planning Commission, sought to know the dates when the experts would be visiting the state. |
Pranab hints at fiscal bailout
New Delhi, May 16 Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Rajya Sabha, while replying to a discussion on the Finance Bill, that he could not offer concessions to one state and would look at a package for three debt-afflicted states - Punjab, Kerala and West Bengal. "I come from West Bengal and I have an obligation towards the state. But I have an equal responsibility towards 28 states and cannot do anything that goes against the federal system," the Finance Minister said. He pointed out that a group of officers had been constituted to look at ways to help states that are reeling under heavy debt and that his ministry would "work out an acceptable solution". The minister informed the House that the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Kerala had raised the issue with the Centre and the government was exploring all possibilities. Mamata has has put the Congress-led UPA government on notice, saying that she will be forced to initiate steps if the Centre did not provide relief to West Bengal through a moratorium on loans. Trinamool Congress support could be crucial for the Congress to push its candidate for Presidentship. Pranab is one of the contenders for the post. He pointed out that West Bengal had been slow in enacting a fiscal responsibility and budget management Act and, therefore, had lost out on assistance suggested by the Finance Commission. |
Punjab promotes three as IGPs
Chandigarh, May 16 An official release here said 1994-batch IPS officers on the Central deputation, including Parveen Kumar Sinha, B Chandra Shekhar, Amardeep Singh Rai, Nirja Varuvaru and Anita Punj had been granted performa in the rank of Inspector General of Police with effect from January 1, 2012. Besides this, Jatinder Jain has been posted as Inspector General (Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence), Bathinda. In a separate order, S Bhupati, Nilambri Jagadale Vijay, Bikrampal Singh Bhatti and Rahul S (all IPS officers) have also been promoted in the senior timescale pay band-3 by the state government. Meanwhile, the state government promoted 728 more teachers of various subjects as lecturers
with immediate effect, taking the total lecturers promoted in the last two days to 1,833. Disclosing this here today, Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka said 500 teachers of political science, 140 of economics, 32 of Hindi, 41 of geography and 15 of music had been promoted as
lecturers. The Education Minister said he was committed to clear all promotions in the department to boost the morale of teachers and postings of new teachers would be in a total transparent manner. |
India, Pak may ease visa norms
Amritsar, May 16 Laskhar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed is on the top of Indias list of most wanted criminals who are hiding in Pakistan. During the meeting that is to be held in Pakistan, both the countries are likely to sign a new visa policy with an aim increase people-to-people contact and strengthen trade ties. The Home Secretary was here to supervise functioning of the newly constructed Integrated Check Post at Attari-Wagah border after about a month of its inauguration. Singh said the forthcoming meeting could be historic if the easy visa regime policy was signed. On Naxal problem plaguing several parts of the country, he claimed the Naxalites were challenging Indias democratic system, which was not acceptable. He also held a meeting with the officials of the Land Port Authority
(LPA) of India, Customs, Immigration and the Border Security Force, all of whom have been managing the check post. About the current standoff between
LPA, Central Warehousing Corporation and traders over excess handling charges, he said he would look into the matter. On trade ties with Pakistan, he said: The growing trade through the ICP will further strengthen relations with the neighbouring nation. On drugs, fake currency and arms smuggling, he said the recent seizures proved that our security forces were on high alert. Security up at ICP Following threats from Pakistani fundamentalist groups to blow up the Pakistans side of the Integrated Check Post, the police has augmented security on the Indian side, said district police chief Preetpaul Virk. |
Efforts to bring Nili-Ravi breed from Pak: Minister
Patiala, May 16 Punjab Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Dairy Development and SC/BC Welfare Gulzar Singh Ranike said while inaugurating a state-level workshop on disease control amongst animals at Kalyan village in the district. Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra and former SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar were also present on the occasion. In order to improve the breed of buffaloes, a special team has been formed to get semen from Lahore in Pakistan and also sent the team to Pakistan for other related experiments, he says, adding that their target was to improve the breed of 2.5 lakh animals, of which they had already touched 50,000 marks. The remaining two lakh would also be covered soon after importing semen from abroad. He said a new training centre would be set up in Patiala with an investment of Rs 3 crore which would impart training in the latest dairy development techniques. Unemployed youth will be provided training so that they can get into this business and earn their living, he added. He said Punjab had been included in the list of 14 states for the implementation of the National Dairy Plan, which will run with the help of the World Bank. Punjab has been selected in the first phase, which means that it will get around Meanwhile, Rakhra said the state government had decided to fill vacant posts in all departments and thus, there would be annual appointments solely on the basis of merit. |
University teachers hold protest rally
Patiala, May 16 The protest march, which started from universitys Coffee House and after passing through all the academic blocks, culminated into a big rally in front of the Vice Chancellors office. Speakers urged the VC to prevail upon the state government to get the arrears of the teachers released on priority basis. Members expressed deep concern about overlooking of the interests of university teachers by the state government and the UGC. It is sad that the government has been paying no heed to a crucial sector like university and higher education even in the era of knowledge society, they said. |
Drugs in jails
Chandigarh, May 16 I deem it appropriate to take suo motu notice of this widespread menace. Before any further orders are passed, directions are issued to the sessions judge of each district/sessions division of both the states to conduct surprise checks of all the jails under their jurisdiction and hold an enquiry thereafter in this regard and submit their reports, Justice Ranjit Singh of the High Court ruled. The directions came on a petition filed by Harjinder Singh, serving as a warder in Faridkots Modern Central Jail. He had approached the High Court for regular bail in an FIR registered against him after 600 intoxicating tablets and six grams of smack kept in polythene were recovered from him during a search on February 20. Justice Ranjit Singh asserted: The petitioner was to perform duty to keep a watch on the activities of inmates detained in the jail. He is to act as protector of crime. Any illegal activities are required to be checked by him. Instead of discharging his duties, he has rather become a facilitator for supply of intoxicants as dangerous as smack. No wonder that intoxicants are easily available in jail and this is being talked about in extenso. Referring to newspaper reports, Justice Ranjit Singh asserted: This problem of supply of intoxicants in jails apparently is very widespread. Even two prominent newspapers have very widely covered an affidavit submitted by Superintendent Jail, Kapurthala, in this court that 80 per cent of the prisoners are drug addicts. It is also reported that drugs are sold in connivance with prison officials and copies of these reports are called and kept on record, the court observed. How and from where they are getting this drug would always be a question agitating in the mind of general public and the society at large. Persons, like the petitioner, are the one's who are responsible for this supply of drugs inside the jail. Because of them, person confined in jail to undergo the rigors of punishment are able to get intoxicants so easily without any fear of being caught even. From where this supply is coming would be another poser. This needs to be checked and curbed. It is intolerable, said the justice. Before parting with the order, Justice Ranjit Singh also referred to the issue of drug supply in Punjab jails raised by DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant. Dismissing the bail petition, Justice Ranjit Singh kept the matter pending for monitoring purposes. |
HC comes down heavily on
lawyers over pending cases
Chandigarh, May 16 Showing the mirror to the advocates, Justice K Kannan has minced no words to say the lawyers show zeal for obtaining interim orders, but display a lackadaisical attitude towards old cases. In these times when there is large pendency of cases and the public ire against the courts' inability to dispose of cases is mounting, it is an unsavory spectacle in every court that there is either a reluctance of lawyers to carry on with cases or give excuses why they cannot be ready. While all anxiety and vigour is shown for securing interim orders, there is a complete lackadaisical approach to their own briefs when the cases that have been filed more than two decades back are taken up for disposal. It is a recurrent theme in our courts where presiding officers see empty halls when the final hearing cases are being taken up. The scathing observations came after the petitioner counsel sought adjournment in a two-decade old petition filed by Dr Daler Singh against the State of Punjab. Making it clear that the plea for postponement was not case specific, Justice Kannan asserted: This case is one of the 20 cases posted today for final hearing, half of which pertain to the year 1992 and in none of the cases, any counsel is ready. Turning down the plea for adjournment on the ground that some papers were missing and were required to be searched, Justice Kannan said: I am afraid, I cannot accommodate a plea for whatever justification that the petitioner has to give. Justice Kannan added: The list of cases that are ripe for final hearing are serialised and communicated to the bar association, every time when a new roster is announced. This roster was circulated in January 2012. The case that is specifically listed has been onboard since January 2. The case was called in the afternoon session and even if the personal case papers are missing, nothing prevented, the counsel to seek for permission from the court to inspect the file in the morning session itself. I will, therefore, observe that being not ready is an irresponsible and a dereliction. I decline his plea for an adjournment and proceed to dispose of the case on the basis of records available before me. Justice Kannan also dismissed the petition seeking payment of rural health allowance. |
Decide on eco syllabus in six weeks: Court
Chandigarh, May 16 The deadline came on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Prabhdayat Singh Randhawa. An RTI activist of Amritsar, he is seeking directions to the Board to introduce the compulsory subject of environment education in all the courses conducted by it. As the case came up for resumed hearing before the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice MM Kumar and Justice Alok Singh, Board counsel said it has constituted a committee for finalising the curriculum for compulsory environment education in all
the courses. He added the Board of Technical Education requires six weeks time to finalise the curriculum. Granting six weeks to the Board, the Bench fixed July 2 as the next date of hearing and asked the petitioner's counsel HC Arora to elaborate whether all other boards and universities in Punjab and Haryana have included the compulsory subject of environment education in their courses. If not, implead all such boards and varsities as respondents. |
Bloody clash over land in Kapurthala; 7 injured
Kapurthala, May 16 A group led by Jai Jagat Joshi reportedly attacked Ajit Singhs son, Sukhwinder Singh, after he began ploughing in a three canal plot, even as Joshi forbade him from doing so. Sukhwinder Singh, Balwinder Singh and Fateh Singh were admitted to a hospital in Bholath. The doctors there referred them to the Kapurthala Civil hospital. Their condition is said to be critical. Four of Joshis supporters, identified as Iqbal Chand, Jaswinder Singh, Tejinder Singh and a farmhand, were also hospitalised. Sukhpal Khaira, former MLA, alleged that Akali workers had attacked Congress workers. But Begowal SHO Hargurdev Singh said prima facie, it seemed the groups had clashed over a land dispute. He said appropriate legal action would be taken against the culprits after the victims statements were recorded. |
DTO office clerk held with stolen vehicles
Jagraon/Ferozepur, May 16 Clerk Ravinder Singh and his accomplice Jagjit Singh were arrested during a routine checking near Baddowal by the Mullanpur Dakha police. Police claimed that both the accused failed to produce the documents of the vehicle they were driving following which the vehicle was confiscated and they were taken to a police station. Sources said during investigation, the police came to know that the vehicle, in which the duo was
travelling, was stolen from Mumbai seven month ago. During investigation, the police recovered four vehicles, including a Mahindra Scorpio, two Toyota Innovas and a Maruti Esteem car, which were stolen from various parts of the county. "After stealing cars, these were sold to different persons on the basis of forged documents prepared by DTO office clerk Ravinder Singh," said Prem Singh, SHO Dakha police station, while giving details of the incident. "We have received crucial information about the involvement of several other members of this gang in different parts of the state. However, they have gone underground following the arrest of Ravinder Singh and Jagjit Singh," said SHO Prem Singh. Meanwhile, it was reportedly learnt that the said clerk of the DTO office was in touch with many agents operating in
Ferozepur, Fazilka, Moga, Amritsar and Ludhiana districts. These agents used to bring stolen vehicles to him for preparing the forged documents, which enabled them to sell the vehicles. |
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Meat Loaf Stuffed with Prosciutto and Spinach
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This luxurious yet easy take on classic meat loaf gets stuffed with spinach, carrots, prosciutto and cheese. The vegetables can be leftovers, says Mario Batali: "Just make sure they're cooked long enough to be very soft—if they're al dente, the meat loaf will tear when you slice it and wreck your day." Mild and tangy caciocavallo cheese, made in Italy from cow's milk, is excellent in the filling, but provolone is a fine substitute.
- 2 large carrots, each cut lengthwise into 6 slices
- 4 cups spinach (3 ounces), thick stems discarded
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 2 cups freshly grated pecorino cheese (6 ounces)
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 thin slices of prosciutto (4 ounces)
- 1/2 pound caciocavallo or provolone cheese, cut into twelve 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1 cup water
- Preheat the oven to 400°. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the carrots until tender, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook just until wilted; drain well and add to the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef with the pork, 2 cups of the bread crumbs, the pecorino, eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; mix well with your hands.
- Line a work surface with a 15-inch-long sheet of plastic wrap. In a bowl, mix the flour with the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Sprinkle half of the crumb mixture all over the plastic wrap. Transfer half of the meat loaf mixture to the plastic and press it into a 12-by-10-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Lay half of the spinach leaves over the meat, leaving a 1-inch border on the short sides. Arrange half of the carrots over the spinach, and top with half the prosciutto and sliced cheese. Starting from the long end of the plastic wrap closest to you, tightly roll up the meat loaf, tucking in the filling and using the plastic wrap to guide you; discard the plastic. Repeat with another 15-inch sheet of plastic and the remaining bread crumbs, meat mixture, spinach, carrots, prosciutto and cheese. Drizzle each meat loaf with 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Put the rosemary sprigs in the bottom of a broiler pan and pour in the red wine. Cover with the broiler pan grate. Set the meat loaves about 2 inches apart on the grate. Bake in the center of the oven for 40 minutes. Turn the broiler pan around and pour the water through the grate. Continue baking for about 35 minutes longer, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of each meat loaf registers 165°.
- Transfer the meat loaves to a carving board and cover loosely with foil. Discard any cheese from the bottom of the pan and strain the pan juices into a small saucepan. Boil the pan juices over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the meat loaves 1 inch thick and serve, passing the pan juices at the table.
Make Ahead
The unbaked meat loaves can be refrigerated overnight. Let return to room temperature before baking. Suggested Pairing
A Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is an earthy wine that complements the rich flavors of the meat loaf and red wine pan sauce.


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