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English Heritage has revealed an archaeologists findings after a dig at Marble Hill House in Twickenham.

Archaeologists have begun their second phase of investigations after discovering the remains of a historic ninepin bowling alley next to the historical building - dating back more than 250 years.

The new dig will take place over four weeks and members of the public will be able to get close to the action learning more about the works going on thanks to a series of excavation tours and archaeology workshops throughout August.

Megan Leyland, senior properties historian at English Heritage said: After such an exciting find in the previous dig, we hope this round of archaeological investigations will uncover even more details about Marble Hills hidden landscape.

Archaeologists will be opening up two areas to the north and west of the grotto to try and find out its original extent, how its appearance changed over time and if there were any related structures.

English Heritage has commissioned archaeologists from Historic England to carry out the dig as part of its Marble Hill Revived Project, which aims to transform the house and park.

Theyll also be looking for a pergola which is shown on the c1752 plan, trying to establish what it was made from and how it was built as well as investigating the landscaped terraces that used to run across the lawn between the house and the river, added Ms Leyland.

The finds will help the charity to restore Marble Hills lost 18th century Pleasure Grounds, a small but historically significant area of landscape which lay between the house and the River Thames.

In the 18th century, ninepin bowling was a popular outdoor garden game and the historic alley was a key part of Marble Hills landscape.

The findings suggested many games were played at Marble Hill, as the surface appears to have been patched up due to wear and tear over time.

In addition to the ninepin alley, English Heritage is hoping to reinstate a number of other historical elements of the landscape such as tree avenues and groves, a hedged arcade, flower garden, orchard, terraces, and serpentine paths.

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President Trumps low favorability rating and the ongoing probes into Russian election meddling have ignited speculation that he could be the first sitting president to face a primary challenge since George H.W. Bush beat back conservative firebrand Pat Buchanan in 1992.

Most party strategists say a challenge to the incumbent president from within Trump's orbit is unlikely in 2020.

The blunt-talking commander-in-chief remains popular among Republican voters, and GOP leaders and conservatives on Capitol Hill have largely stood by their controversial standard bearer.

Still, in this volatile Trump era, few outside the White House would argue that a Republican challenge to Trump is unforeseeable. If the 2020 GOP primary is contested, Trump would be the clear favorite and would have the Republican National Committee behind him. Yet, such a challenge could weaken Trump before the general election as it did Bush in 1992 before he lost to Bill ClintonBill ClintonClintons attend private screening of 'Wonder Woman' America celebrates personal merit US immigration should too Clinton chief of staff compares Trump White House 'chaos' to 'telenovelas' MORE.

Here is a look at how the landscape of potential Trump challengers is shaping up, one that could include senators, past presidential rivals and even celebrities.

The senators

Sen. Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeGOP senator: I wish Republicans had stood up to birtherism Sunday shows preview: Senators tout bill to protect Mueller 5 things members of Congress are doing over August recess MORE (R-Ariz.) said Thursday hes not running for president in 2020, but you could be forgiven for wondering if hell change his mind.

The 54-year-old first-term senator has been everywhere popping up in cable news interviews and penning op-eds as he promotes his new book, which takes direct aim at Trump and the GOP leaders who Flake says enabled the presidents rise.

To carry on in the spring of 2017 as if what was happening was anything approaching normalcy required a determined suspension of critical faculties. And tremendous powers of denial, Flake writes in his book, Conscience of a Conservative.

Asked by MSNBCs Andrea Mitchell if he was eyeing a 2020 White House bid, Flake replied: No, I'm running for reelection right now.

Before any possible presidential run, Flake will first have to survive his 2018 race for a second term in the upper chamber.

A new poll found that 62 percent of Arizona voters disapproved of Flake, while only 18 percent approved. And White House officials have been meeting with candidates who are taking on GOP incumbents or mulling a challenge. That includes former GOP state Sen. Kelli Ward, who unsuccessfully challenged Sen. John McCainJohn McCainBrexit leader: People voted for change with Trump, GOP blocking it GOP senator: US-Russia relationship 'not good right now' because of Putin Five tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare MORE (R-Ariz.) in a primary during the 2016 cycle and has launched another one against Flake.

There isn't much buzz for Flake to run in 2020 he is a conservative but would be coming at Trump from the left on immigration, a hot-button primary issue.

Another conservative freshman senator, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, is also mentioned by some as a possible Trump opponent.

Two former Never Trump Republicans that spearheaded the Free the Delegates movement, Regina Thomson and Beau Correll, told The Hill separately that Sasse, 45, is the quintessential conservative that could pose a real threat to Trump in a primary.

Sasse has maintained both his credibility and dignity prior to Trump's election and afterward, Correll said. He calls it as he sees it, which will be highly regarded amongst well-reasoned Republican primary voters.

But in an email, Sasse spokesman James Wegmann called these 2020 primary stories bonkers. It's 2017 and Ben has the only callings he wants: raising his three kids and serving Nebraskans, Wegmann said.

Meanwhile, Sen. Tom CottonTom CottonAmerica celebrates personal merit US immigration should too GOP senator: US-Russia relationship 'not good right now' because of Putin White House warns potentially ambitious Republicans about 2020 MORE (Ark.) has positioned himself nicely as an ally of the administration with foreign policy credentials and the respect of the base. However, Cotton is only 40 years old and running against Trump could hurt his political future. He's also up for reelection in 2020.

Senator Cotton is focused on serving the people of Arkansas and advancing the presidents agenda of growing the economy and opportunities for Arkansans lowering taxes repealing and replacing Obamacare and fixing our broken immigration system, said Cotton spokeswoman Caroline Rabbitt.

The centrists

Ohio Gov. John Kasich was the last GOP challenger to Trump in 2016, not because of his primary success, but because everyone else read the writing on the wall.

Republicans say they dont know what Kasich is planning, but theyre sure hes up to something.

That could mean an independent run, potentially on a bipartisan ticket with a fellow centrist, like Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat.

But no one would be surprised to see Kasich challenge Trump in the primary again.

Kasich, who has been on a book tour, will be out of the governors mansion in January 2019 and seems eager to tout his version of conservatism as an alternative to Trumps.

Still, many Republicans would view a primary challenge as an ego-fueled vanity project. As a moderate with views on immigration and healthcare that are anathema to the base, Kasich is not a good match for the GOP primary electorate. He won only one state in the 2016 primary his home state of Ohio.

All this makes for interesting cocktail chatter, even with the waterboarding of Pence and little Nicky in the White House basement, said Kasichs political strategist, John Weaver, referencing the blowback Pence and his chief of staff Nick Ayers received in response to the Times story on the vice presidents political ambitions.

Governor Kasich is only focused on being the very best executive for the people of Ohio and on policy issues like healthcare, national security, trade, economic expansion and ending the growing gap between the haves and have-nots.

House conservatives

Most of Rep. Justin AmashJustin AmashOvernight Defense: Military won't lift transgender ban until Trump sends directions | House passes national security spending | Russian sanctions bill heads to Trump Overnight Finance: House passes spending bill with border wall funds | Ryan drops border tax idea | Russia sanctions bill goes to Trump's desk | Dems grill bank regulator picks House approves spending bill with funds for Trump's border wall MOREs attacks against the president come in a venue Trump knows well: Twitter.

The Michigan Republican, a co-founder of the conservative Freedom Caucus and one of the nations most well-known libertarians, has mocked Trumps understanding of the Constitution; questioned whether the presidents global investments and projects pose conflicts of interest; and signed onto legislation calling for an independent probe into Russian election meddling.

Amash, who backed Sen. Rand PaulRand PaulFive tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare Moderates killed ObamaCare repeal will they kill other conservative priorities? When financial transparency becomes personal tyranny MORE (R-Ky.) in last years GOP primary, also was the first Republican in Congress to raise the possibility of impeaching Trump. If its determined that Trump pressured his then-FBI director, James Comey, to end his investigation into Trump campaign associates, Amash said in May, then that would be grounds for impeachment.

National Republicans are skeptical, noting that Amash lacks name recognition and a national fundraising network and hails from the Libertarian wing of the party, which has historically underperformed in GOP primaries. Through his spokeswoman, Amash had no comment.

The celebrities

Trumps shocking rise bolstered by his celebrity and near-universal name recognition has greatly expanded the field of candidates that political operatives are likely to view as legitimate contenders.

While many Republicans might believe its safer for their political futures to remain on the sidelines rather than get in the ring with Trump, a well-funded outsider could see an opening to shake things up in the GOP primary rather than take the third-party or independent path, which is viewed by most experts as hopeless.

On this front, the Democrats have a more robust bench, but there are a handful of celebrities with mixed political backgrounds that could consider a GOP run if they think Trump is vulnerable.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has relished sparring with Trump. Cuban, who has become more recognizable from the hit TV show Shark Tank, has liberal social views, but has said he is otherwise more in line with Republicans.

"I have been contacted by people from both parties, although not by the national organizations, Cuban told The Hill in an email. It's something I am considering but am not ready to make a decision on.

The actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson is awash in social media buzz and has publicly expressed his interest in running. The Rock is a registered independent but has attended the national conventions for both Democrats and Republicans.

Another wealthy independent, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, will generate speculation until he definitely rules out the possibility of running. The billionaire founder and CEO of Bloomberg financial services and media company has been both a Republican and a Democrat. Bloomberg, 75, indicated earlier this year that his political aspirations are over: "Ive got plenty of things to do. And maybe Ill run for president of my block association, but not much more than that."

Waiting in the wings

GOP strategists and insiders interviewed by The Hill remain skeptical that anyone will enter a primary challenge against Trump, describing the endeavor as a suicide mission.

But a raft of high-profile Republicans are believed to be keeping their fingers on the pulse of the terrain so that theyre ready in case the 71-year-old president is politically crippled by the Russia investigations, loses his base of support and/or simply determines that hes happier as a private businessman. However, people in Trump's orbit have said the president will run again.

If there is a Trump-sized void, Pence would instantly become the front-runner. Pence, 58, has conservative bona fides and the Trump campaign has essentially never ended, so the vice president continues to bank fundraising and email equity.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) has been making moves behind the scenes in preparation for national office. Trump has publicly called on Scott to run against Sen. Bill NelsonBill NelsonOvernight Tech: Senate confirms two FCC commissioners | Dems want more time on net neutrality | Tech groups push White House on 'startup visa' Senate confirms two new FCC commissioners Overnight Tech: Senate panel approves FCC nominees | Dem group invests in progressive startups | Tech groups rip Trump immigration plan MORE (D-Fla.) in 2018.

And then there are the 2016 runners-up: Sens. Ted CruzTed CruzFive tough decisions for the GOP on healthcare Dems face fundamental problem in Texas: Getting people to vote George Will warns grotesque is becoming normal for GOP MORE (Texas), Marco RubioMarco RubioSantorum: How to get family policy right for working families Overnight Finance: Trump-Russia probe reportedly expands to possible financial crimes | Cruel September looms for GOP | Senate clears financial nominees | Mulvaney reverses on debt ceiling Florida Dems hosting fundraiser for GOP lawmaker MORE (Fla.) and Paul, as well as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, all have appeal among sections of the GOP primary electorate and could be eager for redemption, even if a unilateral challenge to Trump is unlikely.

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A GRIP ON SPORTS It wont be too long now. Soon, Sunday mornings will mean story after college football story, from the Cougars to the Eagles, from the Vandals to the Pirates, Huskies to Ducks. Nope, not too long. But were not there just yet. Read on.

Saturdays in the late summer and fall are taken up by college football. Has been that way my entire life and yours probably as well.

Hunting around here is big too, as is hiking as the temperatures cool and the trees begin to change colors.

But college football is Saturdays king, prince, lord and duke all rolled into one.

Which means Sundays newspapers (and their websites) are filled with college football stories. Play after play, game after game, it's alldissected, discussed and debated.

As it should be.

We arent there just yet. It is still only early August, after all.

But the buildup to the season continues apace. Its fun (and educational) to cruise around the Interweb and read about this defensive lineman or that new coach or another season of glory to come.

We read the stories and then pass them on to you. To paraphrase that insurance commercial that seems to dominate the Ms broadcasts, its what we do.

Speaking of the Ms, the bucketfuls of rain that descended on Kansas City yesterday made it impossible for the teams to play. A doubleheader a doubleheader is scheduled for today, to get the contest in.

The rainstorm may have washed away the game, but even it wasnt powerful enough to wash away the stink of bad news emanating from the Seattle clubhouse.

The elder statesman of the pitching staff (if the word elder is used in the context of most experience with the Ms)is back on the disabled list. Felix Hernandez pitched the other day, felt some pain in his bicep, couldnt shake it and now finds himself on the 10-day.

Mariner fans love Felix. But he has a lot of wear and tear on that once overpowering right arm. Hes an old 31 and is owed some $55 million over the next couple seasons.

Thats money well spent, if you are thinking he deserves some sort of compensation for all those years he was basically the only thing worth watching at Safeco.But if you are thinking about putting together a team in 2018 or 19 that can contend, the money spent on Felix may well be an anchor that slows down the good ship Mariner. Or maybe even pulls it under.

Pitchers age quickly. Thats a given. Everyone knew that even five years ago when the Ms locked Hernandez up for the future. So its no surprise Hernandez is more fragile than he was, that trips to the disabled list are becoming more routine. It happens.

And yet this trip couldnt have come at a worse time. August looks like a make-or-break month for this seasons playoff hopes. For the next week or so, the Ms will be without their King on the hill. Thats tough.

WSU: OK, I admit it. I really like the stuff Theo Lawson is producing out of the Cougars preseason practices. Today he has a story on new defensive line coach Jeff Phelps(pictured). Its good. But the piece on the position battles, with practice notes on the bottom, is not to be missed. Do you agree with this opinion? From odd autographs to young receivers to new coaching responsibilities, there is something for everyone out of Washington States practice. Gabe Marks seems to be impressing the Jets' coaches. Around the Pac-12, there are few places that offer more football coverage than Salt Lake City, where two newspapers present Utah stories. Actually, the same thing happens around Washington, with a special emphasisput on local products helping the Huskies. Or new players stepping up. Or old players with new responsibilities. Almost all of Arizonas defensive position groups are learning by doing. The Arizona State offense didnt do much in Saturdays scrimmage. UCLA will need its offensive line to do a lot if its offense wants to succeed. USC has more on offense than just a good quarterback. Colorado has a new look on defense. Oregon has a new look everywhere.

EWU: Anxiety is a fans best friend. Or at least their constant companion. Jim Allen tries to relieve some of it with this story on the positives in Easterns near future. Former Eagle offensive coordinator Troy Taylor is already making his mark in Utah. Elsewhere in the Big Sky, the beginning of football practices are always accompanied by lists. Cases in point come from Montana and Cal Poly. The coaching change at Idaho State meant a staff shuffle. Montana State wants to improve its pass rush. Every staff has a coach like this.

Indians: Eugene came to Spokane and threw some cold water on the Indians hot start to the second half. Johnathan Curley has the game story from last nights 11-8 Emeralds win while Whitney Ogden adds more about a couple of longtime teammates. Around the Northwest League, Hillsboro shut out Vancouver and Everett out-slugged Salem-Keizer.

Chiefs: Kailer Yamamotos summer vacation has been productive, playing for Team USA.

Preps: Speaking of summer vacations, longtime local track coach Linda Lanker had a fun one with the U.S. National Team. Greg Lee has more in this feature. Former Coeur dAlene High star Casey Stangel picked up a Pac-12 postgraduate scholarship.

Mariners: The rainout allowed Ryan Divish to examine what might be ahead the next couple weeks for Jerry Dipoto. Former Gonzaga star Marco Gonzales will take Hernandezs spot on the roster.

Seahawks: There is still fallout descending from Frank Clarks practice punch. Hazing isnt supposed to happen any more. But the rookies still get some grief. Kenny Easley was inducted in the Hall of Fame yesterday. His speech didnt touch on his Seahawk career much. Jon Ryan has enjoyed his first season as a baseball owner, even if his aspirations are for something more. Doug Baldwin has something to say. He always does.

Sounders: Seattle dominated Minnesota. With Clint Dempsey scoring twice and Jordan Morris once, the Sounders won 4-0. Real Salt Lake dominated Houston. But the match ended in a scoreless draw.

A quick congratulations to my son Jack and his wife Nichol. It is their one-year anniversary. I cant tell you how proud I was that day last August as they stood together and pledged their love. I still am. Until later

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Radnor >> When Cathy Agnew heard a story on WHYY about musicians playing on front porches in West Philadelphia it resonated with her. She remembered a next door neighbor, Carol Inman, playing on her front porch in Ardmore with musician friends when home from Indiana University every summer.

I remembered how beautiful it sounded, said Agnew, who was sitting on her own porch in Wayne when she spoke with a reporter recently. We just loved it when they would playIt was such a beautiful memory.

The idea for musicians playing on porches for the community or PorchFests, began in 2006 in Ithaca, N.Y. and has since spread. Agnew is spearheading the First Annual South Wayne PorchFest set for Sept. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. With all the porches in Wayne, Agnew believed the town was a perfect location for PorchFest.

Joining with friends and neighbors Susan Stern and Sue Metzger, who set up the website, Agnew began organizing. She said everyone she approached about lending their porch was very enthusiastic.

She obtained a permit from Radnor Township and praised Commissioner Luke Clark and Radnor Police Deputy Superintendent Chris Flanagan who she said were extremely helpful. Charlotte Higgins designed the logo.

The South Wayne PorchFest musicians will play on 17 porches along St. Davids and Windermere avenues. Portions of those streets will be closed to allow families to walk safely from porch to porch. Maps will also be provided once scheduling for the various bands is completed, said Agnew. The South Wayne PorchFest will be a family-friendly environment, she said.

I think its an interesting concept for Wayne, said singer Jackie Covatta, who will participate with guitarist Joe DiStefano. Together they are the group JC Lauren. I think it will go over really well. The Wayne townspeople will really enjoy that and the businesses will benefit. I think it will be a good thing.

Covatta characterized her style as soulful, blues with a soft rock edge.

A King of Prussia resident, Covatta has been performing for about 20 years and has written more than 40 songs. Shes been performing with DiStefano for two years.

Singer John McKee is also looking forward to PorchFest.

A pastry chef who lives in Bryn Mawr, he moved to the area about seven years ago with his partner because the cost of living in the San Francisco area had become unaffordable.

McKee sings songs from the American canon, mostly standards from Sinatra, Michael Buble and Nat King Cole.

Im looking forward to it, said McKee about PorchFest. He has sung at weddings and at a nursing facility but also started going to open mic events at local clubs to perform and met Agnew, who was scouting for talent for the PorchFest. McKee will also perform at the Taste of Berwyn on Sept. 17.

Folk musician, Jerry Krantman, will play guitar and sing during PorchFest.

My range of folk music is unconventional, he said. It includes traditional songs as well as songs from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. These include political songs and humorous songs. I pride myself in having a far-reaching set of surprising acoustic tunes, many that youve never heard, some right on the edge of memory, some destined to become new favorites. Ive played music since I was a child, and played the guitar since what we then called junior high school.

Krantman grew up in Harrisburg and now lives in Plymouth Meeting. A Temple University graduate, hes lived in New Mexico and Georgia, and spent 30 years living in northern California. Hes worked as a family therapist, a computer consultant, and is currently a college instructor.

I always enjoy playing to a receptive audience, wherever they might be, said Krantman. Well see whether thats what actually happens. I am a big fan of building community, though, so I hope that this will bring people together with their neighbors, perhaps without the use of electronics.

PorchFest will also feature a porch for Rising Stars, said Agnew. These performers are teenage musicians from area high schools. The Archbishop Carroll High School Pep Band and the Radnor High School Pep Band are slated to play, too, she said.

Agnew also had help from the Eastern University music department. Sara Herman, office manager, and Sarah Shulman, a senior music education major, gave advice on how far apart the porches with performers should be sited and whether bushes and trees would dampen the sounds.

Agnew recommends that people bring blankets or lawn chairs. They can also picnic or walk into Wayne for restaurant fare. Each band will perform for about 45 minutes. St. Katharines parish will allow the PorchFest patrons to use their restrooms, said Agnew. The event is free and the performers are also volunteering their time, she said.

This is a low budget endeavor, said Agnew, a lawyer who is working from home in order to focus on writing her first novel, tentatively titled The Gravity of Regret. She described it as literary noir. Her husband, Brad Mortensen, is also an attorney at Kennedys CMK. The couple has two grown children, Anne Mortensen-Agnew, 26, a writer who lives in Los Angeles, and Colin Mortensen-Agnew, 22, a student at the University of Alabama.

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"With the introduction of the CX10, we continue to broaden our range of innovative touchpanels, providing integrators with yet another great option for residential and commercial clients," says Mike Everett, vice president of global sales, RTI. "The CX10 is a step up in touchscreen size from our CX7, which will give our dealers more space to create a custom interface, but the features that set this unit apart are the ability to watch HD video, built-in video intercom and amazing installation flexibility."

The user interface features a 10-inch, touch-capacitive 1200x800 WXGA resolution LCD screen.

The LCD screen also delivers an HD video experience supported by the inclusion of an HDBaseT input and stereo speakers.

RTI emphasizes the CX10 easily mounts on countertops and tabletops as well as underneath cabinets.

The unit offers a tilt range of 10 degrees to 90 degrees. It includes video intercom support with built-in composite video inputs for the connection of security cameras, and proximity sensors that brings the touchpanel back to life when approached.

Some of the CX10's dealer options include wired 10/100 BaseT and wireless Ethernet to support two-way control and feedback, as well as programming upgrades.Integrators have the option of using a separate power supply or Power over Ethernet Plus to power the touchscreen.

The CX10's interface experience is customizable through RTI's Integration Designer APEX software.

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