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1. Mr. Nigel Dodds (Belfast, North) (DUP): What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland. [72220]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Paul Goggins): The 10th report by the Independent Monitoring Commission was the most positive yet and confirmed that the security situation has shown enormous improvement. Although loyalist paramilitaries and dissident republicans continue to pose a threat, I am confident that we continue to move towards the kind of peaceful future that we all want for Northern Ireland.
Mr. Dodds: As regards that peaceful future, the Minister will be aware of the full-scale republican paramilitary parade through Londonderry at the weekend, which was attended, it is reported, by Martin McGuinnessan interesting commentary on his commitment to exclusively peaceful and democratic means. Given that we are going to have an orchestrated campaign against Orange and other dignified and lawful parades in Northern Ireland, can the Minister tell us what his Department, the police or the Parades Commission have done, or will do, about that illegal display of force by republicans in Londonderry?
Paul Goggins: I can tell the hon. Gentleman what I am personally doing at the moment, which is to engage in a round of meetings with all partiespolitical parties and other groups as wellthat have a particular interest in a peaceful period of parades over the next few weeks and months. I know that he is committed to that, as am I. Of course, all these parades should happen in a lawful and legal way. The Parades Commission has an important role to play in determining routes that make them safe.
Lady Hermon (North Down) (UUP): In terms of improving the security situation in Northern Ireland, I am curious to know what contact Northern Ireland Office officials have had with any of the loyalist
paramilitary groups, but particularly the Ulster Volunteer Force, in order to persuade them to begin the decommissioning of their weapons.
Paul Goggins: As I said in answer to the previous question, I have been engaged in a round of meetings. I met representatives of the Progressive Unionist party and again reiterated the importance of ensuring that we have a peaceful climate as we prepare for the parades season. I received a very encouraging response.
Mr. David Lidington (Aylesbury) (Con): I welcome the Minister to his new responsibilities. I also welcome the Under-Secretaries, the hon. Members for Inverclyde (David Cairns) and for Liverpool, Garston (Maria Eagle), to their responsibilities at the Northern Ireland Office and express my appreciation to the hon. Members for Basildon (Angela E. Smith) and for St. Helens, South (Mr. Woodward) for the work that they did during their time there.
Has the Minister had time to consider the conclusion by the Independent Monitoring Commission that loyalist and republican paramilitary groups are using community restorative justice projects as a way of imposing control over local communities? In the light of that verdict, will the Government undertake not to support such schemes or to impose new guidelines unless they have the clear support of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Policing Board?
Paul Goggins: I thank the hon. Gentleman for his warm welcome. He asked whether I have had sufficient time to look into this. I have had sufficient time to know that this is a very tricky area and one that my hon. Friend the Minister of State is considering very carefully. He will bring forward some clear guidelines in the near future.
Mr. Lidington: May I further encourage the hon. Gentleman and his right hon. and hon. Friends to ensure that their proposals on community restorative justice are placed on a clear statutory basis by embodying them in secondary legislation rather than just leaving this very important matter as the subject of administrative decision by the Minister of the day?
Paul Goggins: I can further confirm to the hon. Gentleman that when the guidelines are published, they will of course be underpinned by the rule of law and will indeed be operated in full partnership with the police. It is very important that it is done in that way. Restorative justice, as a concept, can have a role to play, but it must be part of the rule of law and operate within proper systems.
2. Mr. David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con): If he will make a statement on the future of the Northern Ireland Assembly. [72221]
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Peter Hain): First, I thank the shadow Secretary of State for the voluminous praise that he bestowed on my excellent team of Ministers.
Last week, the Assembly was recalled to begin its task of forming an Executive. As soon as that is achieved, I can end suspension, thus restoring power to locally elected politicians, who are fully accountable to the people of Northern Ireland.
Mr. Evennett: Does the Secretary of State agree that it would be helpful if all parties in the Assembly condemned all criminality and paramilitary activity and that that would be the best way forward for the future of the Province?
Mr. Hain: Absolutely. I fully agree with the hon. Gentleman. It is essential that all parties, especially those whose members hold ministerial office, are completely distanced from and condemn all paramilitary activity and criminality, and operate within the rule of law.
Mr. Eddie McGrady (South Down) (SDLP): May I refer the Secretary of State to his statement that he would make a further proclamation this week about creating a restoration committee for Northern Ireland, which he hopes that the party leaders will attend? Does not he believe that that might frustrate the work of the Assembly, the primary purpose of which is to restore Executive functions? What gives him the hope that, for example, the party leaders, who will not come together in the Assembly, will do so outside it in a restoration committee? Does not that make the shadow Assembly of even less substance by transferring its primary function outside that body?
Mr. Hain: I am giving further consideration to representations from all the parties, including the hon. Gentlemans, on the proposal for a committee to prepare for restored government. I am listening carefully to what people are saying, and there is a case for it. I know that he will understand that the proposal made by Sir Reg Empey of the Ulster Unionist party is not a model that I favour and that it has not found favour with the other parties. We must continue the consultations until I am in a position to move forward.
Sir Patrick Cormack (South Staffordshire) (Con): Cannot the Secretary of State summon the leadership of Sinn Fein and tell it simply and unequivocally that, unless it is prepared absolutely to forswear criminality, stop manipulating schemes for restorative justice and sign up to the rule of law, there can be no future for the Assembly and a power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland? We all want him to succeed with that.
Mr. Hain: We all want a restored Executive and Assembly with everybody operating within the rule of law. I am encouraged by recent statements by senior Sinn Fein figures, including Martin McGuinness, condemning criminality and, unusually, saying that those who absconded in the Tohill case should return and be brought to justice. Such statements may be too late but they are nevertheless welcome and we must
continue to put pressure on Sinn Fein, as the hon. Gentleman rightly says, to renounce all criminality, for the IRA to do so, too, and for everyone to operate within the rule of law.
Rev. Ian Paisley (North Antrim) (DUP): Can the Secretary of State give me a categorical assurance that no committee from anywhere will be set up to conduct the negotiations? The negotiations were promised between the Government and the parties and there cannot be another set of negotiations running alongside them. We know that the Prime Minister and the Minister are coming to talk to us. Will the Secretary of State assure me that no committee with power to negotiate will be set up? He knows the attitude of the Democratic Unionist party to that. We would not take part in any such committee. Hon. Members should be reminded that Sinn Fein is currently boycotting the Assemblys public meetings.
Mr. Hain: I believe that Sinn Fein should be at the Assemblys public sittings along with all the other parties. I am consulting the right hon. Gentlemans party along with the others about the proposal for a committee to prepare for restored government. I do not intend to give it any power to negotiate. I could neither do that nor force that on anyone. However, it would be helpful if there were a forum in which issues could be identified by all the parties. Negotiations will obviously take place with the Governments but there is an advantage to everyone seeing what is on the table before they take place.
Mr. Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con): On setting up the full Northern Ireland Assembly, may I record Conservative Members concern about the criminality and paramilitary activity of the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Defence Association? We call on them to abandon all criminality and paramilitary activity and completely decommission all their weapons. I am sure that the Secretary of State would like the opportunity to agree with me.
Mr. Hain: I fully agree with the hon. Gentleman, who has made his point with eloquence and force. It is a point that has been made across the House, and it has been stated with particular force by the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon) and by the members of the Democratic Unionist party sitting alongside her that all criminality by the UDA and the UVF must be ended nowand not before time.
3. Jeff Ennis (Barnsley, East and Mexborough) (Lab): What plans he has to improve education provision and support for looked-after children and vulnerable adults in Northern Ireland. [72222]
4. Mary Creagh (Wakefield) (Lab): What steps he is taking to improve education provision and support for looked-after children and vulnerable adults in Northern Ireland. [72223]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Maria Eagle): In March 2006, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced £100 million additional funding for children and young people in Northern Ireland, of which £5.6 million has been set aside specifically for projects to improve the education provision and support for looked-after children and vulnerable young adults.
Jeff Ennis: I thank the Minister for her reply. I have always thought that the term looked-after children was a misnomer, because I have always regarded them as looked-over children. Will the Minister tell me what her Department is doing to ensure that looked-after children take the opportunity to stay on in education post-16?
Maria Eagle: I have every sympathy with my hon. Friends view that looked-after children are often overlooked rather than looked after. We have a particular responsibility and obligation to do well by looked-after children, because we are effectively their parents. Part of the £5.6 million that I have mentioned will be spent on enabling children leaving care to stay on with their foster carers until they reach the age of 21. The resulting increase in stability will play a key role in improving the chances for looked-after children to achieve proper educational attainment in line with their peers. That in turn will be a key determinant in improving the life chances of this vulnerable group of young people.
Mary Creagh: Will my hon. Friend tell me what difference the new Education and Inspections Bill, which places a duty on local authorities to provide youth services for vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, will make to such young people in Northern Ireland?
Maria Eagle: Providing support services for children and young people with learning disabilities is an essential part of enabling them to do well in life, and it is our commitment to those young people that we want them to do as well as they possibly can and to play their full part in societyincluding in education and jobs. The kind of support services to which my hon. Friend has referred play an essential part in ensuring that that happens.
Mrs. Iris Robinson (Strangford) (DUP): Can the Minister give me a categorical assurance that the ongoing survey of parents, teachers and members of the public on the way in which religious education is taught in schools in Northern Ireland is not an attempt to dilute the Bible-based Christian ethos that is fundamental to the people of Northern Ireland?
Maria Eagle: I am happy to make it absolutely clear that nothing being done by any of the Departments for which I am responsible, or by the Government, is aimed at undermining the ethos of schools or of religious education in Northern Ireland.
Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) (DUP): Another group of vulnerable children is those who are registered blind. At present, only 30 per cent. of those who are in mainstream schools achieve five or more GCSEs, which is well below the Northern Ireland average. It
has been suggested that one of the factors that contributes to this is the fact that, on average, those youngsters have access to only one text book for the full range of subjects that they are studying, even though the Royal National Institute of the Blind, and St. Josephs School for the Visually Impaired in the Irish Republic, have the facilities to translate such books into Braille or to transfer them on to disks. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that this gap in education provision for blind children in Northern Ireland is being bridged?
Maria Eagle: I have a great personal commitment to ensuring that disabled children, including children with a visual impairment, have the same chances as every other child to achieve to their utmost. I would be more than happy to look closely at what the hon. Gentleman has said and to come back to him with some more details.
Dr. Alasdair McDonnell (Belfast, South) (SDLP): I welcome the Ministers commitment and the extra funding, but how does she reconcile that, and the commitment to special needs education, with the savage financial cuts being made by education and library boards? Those cuts are hitting the soft underbelly of education very hard, and seriously eroding those services. What we are giving with one hand, we are taking away with the other.
Maria Eagle: I do not accept that there are cuts in education spending in Northern Ireland. There has been a massive increase in spending, by more than 60 per cent., since 1997. There are demographic issues involved, however, and falling school rolls mean that the money has not always been used as efficiently as it might have been. That is why we are engaged in a strategic review of education, which will enable us to ensure that the big increases in spending planned for the future will be properly used to benefit the education of all the children of Northern Ireland.
Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab/Co-op): What steps has the Minister taken to ensure that children in care have the same access to IT support as children in families? Will that include training?
Maria Eagle: My hon. Friend raises an important point. I am happy to be able to tell him that more than £2 million is being invested in an education and training credit to make sure that a grant of at least £800 a year is given to foster carers, to enable them to make sure that each looked-after child has a computer. Having access to IT is one of the key ways in which children participate and do well at school. We must make sure that our looked-after children have that same access. In that regard, we are also making sure that every child who lives in a childrens home has a computer of their own, not just one that might be available to more than one child. That should assist.
5. David Simpson (Upper Bann) (DUP): If he will make a statement on the Governments intentions concerning the salaries and expenses of Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly. [72224]
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Peter Hain): I have made it clear that should Assembly Members be unable to elect a First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Executive by 24 November, the salaries and allowances of Members of the Legislative Assembly would be cancelled immediately.
David Simpson: Since I tabled this question, the Belfast Telegraph has run a campaign in relation to mileage claims for Members of the Legislative Assembly. Does the Secretary of State agree that mileage claims for MLAs should be brought into line with those for Members of this House?
Mr. Hain: The Assembly ought to consider that issue, because many people in Northern Ireland are asking a question about that. The Assembly is perfectly free to set up a working group to resolve the issue and to make recommendations to me, and I hope that it does so.
Lembit Öpik (Montgomeryshire) (LD) rose
Mr. Speaker: Order. It is so noisy. Mr. Binley, perhaps your conversations could take place elsewhere.
Lembit Öpik: May I add my welcome to the Secretary of States new ministerial helpers? I am sure that they will all be very happy together. I look forward to working with his team in the interests of peace over the next 20 to 30 years.
The Secretary of State says that he will cancel expenses immediately on 25 November. However, what arrangements is he making to manage the legal responsibilities of MLAs with regard to accommodation and staffing contracts, most of which involve periods of notice well beyond 24 November? If he is serious about avoiding that, how will he make sure that both Governments feed into the Assembly committee
Mr. Speaker: Order. The House is too noisy. Conversations should take place elsewhere.
Lembit Öpik: I will finish off now, Mr. Speaker. How will the Secretary of State make sure that both Governments feed into the Assembly committee on the restoration of devolution so that he does not have to cancel the expenses?
Mr. Hain: First, I am not sure that we will be here for 20 or 30 years, nice though that thought might be. Secondly, I do not want the Assembly to shut down on 24 November; I want restoration to succeed before then. The last thing that I want is to have to stop salaries and allowances and see the whole thing put on ice. That is the inevitability, however, if the parties are unable to agree. However, bearing in mind the hon. Gentlemans points, I shall circulate advice to Assembly Members in the late summer to make them aware of their legal obligations and to inform staff and particularly landlords should advice centres and constituency offices have to close if they are unable to agree.
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The second-gen Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class went on sale for the 2002 model year, and the CLK 500 was the top non-AMG variant at launch with a 5.0-litre V8 making 302 bhp and 339 lb-ft of torque. In this video, the V8-powered coupe takes a high-speed blast down the Autobahn.
This 2003 CLK 500 still looks great, even after covering 79,289 miles over the years. Maybe it's the microphone, but even at high speeds, the cabin is very quiet. It seems like a great grand tourer.
The driver makes this run late in the day, and the sun is setting during the later part of the clip. Traffic is light, and this lets the driver remain above 124 mph and even extended driving in excess of 149 mph.
During the first section of the video, there's a glare on the speedometer that makes the velocity difficult to see. Judging by the position of the needle on the gauge, the car is doing over 155 mph.
In the second part of the clip, the driver goes for another run. This time the speedometer reaches the maximum 162 mph a few times. The vehicle's performance still seems effortless at these very high speeds. It seems like Mercedes engineered the CLK specifically for this purpose, given how easy things looked in this clip.
Mercedes replaced the CLK 500 with the CLK 550 in 2007. As the name implies, it received a 5.5-litre V8 instead of a 5.0-litre engine. This boosted the output to 382 bhp and 391 lb-ft.
The range-topping model of the second-gen CLK was the CLK 63 AMG Black Series. The company made 500 of them from 2007 to 2009. They packed a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 making 500 bhp and 465 lb-ft. Power ran through a seven-speed automatic to the rear axle with a limited-slip differential.
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  As usual, the USNA contingent of couples beat USAFA and USMA by a wide margin. We had 16 couples, USAFA had 10, and USMA had 4. Part of the problem is that USAFA and USMA had smaller classes than we did at that time. USAFA had a few couples from Atlanta. This was the seventh year for the dance - how about you out there coming to town and staying with a classmate for the next time? It is a lot of fun.Phil Rooney did a great job organizing the event and Andrea and Spencer Johnson did their usual top-notch job of providing flowers for the ladies and the tables. Spencer is a master as the MC for our Class. Also, Larry Marsh had the highlights of one of the Army-Navy football games during our time. It was a big hit with the Navy contingent but not so much with our Army buddies. We were happy to see some new faces at our local events - Harlan Ullman and his spouse Julian and Tony Trabandt and his spouse. It turns out that Tony was a commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at the time that Colette Mehle was an assistant general counsel there.
Attendees from USNA 63 were Larry and Barbara Marsh, Jim and Kathleen Ring, Phil and Jan Rooney, Paul and Lynne Tobin, Dan and Karen Koczur, George and Judith Fister, Malcolm and Sarah Schantz, Jeff and Carla Miles, Jerry and Betty Mulholland, Harlan and Julian Ullman, Richard and Janice Kuntz, Satch and Gayle Baumgart, Spencer and Andrea Johnson, Tony Trabandt and wife, Mike and Jackie Cronin, and Roger and Colette Mehle.
  Bob Van Buren, John Fitzgerald, and I got together last year and I took this picture on our back deck. Then I found a picture of the three roommates that someone took back at USNA. I think some of our old companymates will enjoy the comparison. It seems just like yesterday when these two photos were taken. Has it really been that long since second class year? I guess the photos and gray hair tell the story. Stay well, everyone!
2/C year -- Bob Van Buren, John Fitzgerald, and Skip Wilkinson
2005 - Wilkinson, Van Buren, and Fitzgerald
  I write from San Francisco where I have spent a great deal of my time the last 15 years. San Francisco over these years has been installing Talking Signs(r) technology, an infrared wayfinding system for people with visual disabilities, which is made by my company. Congress funded an evaluation project in last year's Transportation Equity Act that provides funding of $2 million for a city that will install Talking Signs on all of its buses and throughout its mass transit system. The impact of providing orientation access for the target populations will be evaluated and reported to Congress in 2009. If anyone is interested in bringing Talking Signs to their city, they can contact me at www.talkingsigns.com.I am living in my hometown, Baton Rouge, and love it. Louisiana has the highest number of native residents in the country, 80 percent. This is either because we find other places unbearable or other places find us unbearable. (Though Confederacy of Dunces is set in New Orleans, all Louisianans deep down are part Ignatius Reilly.)
The standout in my personal life right now is my granddaughter, Megan, 10, who lives with her mom (Julie, my daughter) and dad, Michael Stinson. They live in Mt. Pleasant, MI, a college town in the center of the state. It is America 50 years ago. Great schools, great people, great pace...safe, optimistic, a place to build a home. I just turned 66 but I feel 19.
  During my sabbatical from the International Relations Department at Boston University in the Fall 2006 Semester I have been invited to return to the University of Iceland. I will again teach in their Political Science Department, this time in the new MA program I helped set up when I was there on a Fulbright in 2001. Not so incidentally, the Alumni Association is offering a tour to Iceland in September 2006 and I expect to meet up with it at some point, especially to see if any classmates are along. Yfirvinna herin! (Beat Army).
  We had a great outing in late March at Chuck Spadafora's golf course (The Palms Golf Club), in La Quinta (Palm Springs). It's an outstanding course that we all enjoyed playing. Chuck did a great job arranging teams and talking a few of his talented fellow members to play in each of our groups, then arranging to have drinks and hors d'oeuvres served after golf. Chuck also managed to play as a threesome with my wife, Karen, and Sally Orgera, then arranged for a blind draw of one player from another group, who just happened to be Glenn Takabayashi, who had just completed an outstanding round of golf. As a result, Karen Hoy, Sally Orgera, Glenn and Chuck took first prize. Due to the outstanding play of Bill Hughes and John McCabe, our group took 2nd place, edging out the four other teams.Lew Blackwell and Chuck arranged dinner in a private room at Clint Eastwood's Hog Breath restaurant. There were 22 of us at dinner, including Lew and Lynn Blackwell, Bob and Sharon Borlet, Bill and Dottie Hughes, John McCabe, Mickey Mays, David and Lana Moore, Win and Sally Orgera, Mike and Jan Rubel, Chuck and Linda Spadafora, Jim and Sandi Thornton, and Denny and Lu Ann Vaughan. The meal and company were great. We missed several of our other regular golfing pals, including our recently deceased and very special friend, Jack "Kit" Karson.
A great evening in Palm Springs
Here is a photo of our group, thanks to Lynn Blackwell. In the top row are Bill Hughes, Steve Hoy, Win Orgera, Jim Thornton, John McCabe, David Moore, Denny Vaughan, Lew Blackwell, Karen Hoy, and Mike Rubel. The second row includes: Dottie Hughes, Sandi Thornton, Sally Orgera, Chuck Spadafora, Lu Ann Vaughan, Jan Rubel, Lana Moore, and Lynn Blackwell. In the bottom row are Bob and Sharon Borlet, Linda Spadafora, and Mickey Mays.
  On April 22 of this year, Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, awarded degrees to approximately 500 graduates. Its historic campus dates back to 1888 when railroad tycoon Henry Flagler opened the luxurious Hotel Ponce de Leon. The 2,000-student private liberal arts college is quite young, founded in 1968, and lies with the restored Ponce as its centerpiece, reminiscent of the Naval Post Graduate School's campus history as a former railroad resort. Among those receiving degrees that day was Kathleen Elise King, daughter of our late classmate, George King. Kathleen was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Arts History. Kathleen joins sisters Laura and Julie as well as brothers John and Charles as college graduates whose father's classmates contributed to their education through the Class of 1963 Foundation. The four-year total was equivalent to a bit more than one full year's tuition, room and board, fees, and books. We know that George's Polly is proud of Kathleen's accomplishment and we are pleased that we could honor our Classmate by assisting Kathleen's education.
  In March, Fran and I and Eileen and Eli Dabich went to Mike Bracy's house in Trappe, MD, for his annual St. Patrick's Day party. Mike and Ella do the most supah St. Patty's party you've ever seen - complete with an Irishman ( a leprechaun?) -- playing the bag pipes, lots of green, Irish coffees, and super folks! For about three years, Mike has been living in his and Ella's personally designed home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. His house has all the bells and whistles including an elevator, emergency generator, swimming pool, workout room, and wine cellar. Most of all, Mike and Ella have designed their home so their guests, family, and friends can enjoy themselves in great comfort. Here's a snapshot of me and Eli flanking Mike while he holds his favorite sign - Irishman for Hire!
Hire an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day
  As many of our friends know, my daughter Emily has been intent upon winning an appointment to USNA ever since she first visited the Yard as a little girl in 1988 during our 25th Reunion. As a junior in high school she attended the Naval Academy Summer Seminar and that experience convinced her to make her dream a goal. Now, as a 21 year old college junior, her dream of becoming a member of the Brigade of Midshipmen is about to come true. After receiving her third letter of rejection from the USNA Admissions Office last year, she rededicated herself to achieving her goal and will become a member of the Class of 2010 on June 28th. I plan to be there to administer the Oath of Office.
Emily Cox, USNA '10
Rob Black, Erwin Storz, and Mike Krause |
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  This year's San Diego Crew Classic finals were held on a beautiful, sunny, San Diego day. As in years past, Jim Fontana was the host for the San Diego Alumni chapter's tent that provided a meeting place with shade, food, and beverages. Classmates and friends who turned out Sunday to cheer on Navy's women's eight in their race included: Jim Fontana, Jim Lasswell and Cindy Jensen, Steve Longo and Carol Racine, Bill and Dottie Hughes, Grant Telfer, Phillip Marsden, Rich Wilson, Lynne Lasswell and Mary Calhoun. The photo shows the stalwart seven in good cheer.
'63 at the San Diego Crew Classic
  Annapolitans Bonnie and Dan Hitzelberger attended their son-in-law Jason Cronin's retirement ceremony in Monterey, CA, on 7 April. Jason (USNA '87) had been Assistant Dean for Eastern European Languages at the Monterey Foreign Language School for his final shore duty. After visiting some of Bonnie's family in southern California, the Hitzelbergers headed east, stopping briefly in Albuquerque. Here is a picture taken when I had breakfast with them at the New Albuquerque Grill on the 19th. This was the same Restaurant/Motel that hosted the 4th Company Mini-Reunion just last October.
Bonnie and Dan Hitzelberger with Mike Blackledge
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  I am not sure who the two people in front are but in the back the man holding the live animal is none other than Jerry Saber '63 leading his tour through the streets of Kyoto, Japan. I and my wife were fortunate to join Jerry's tour. The Class of '63 can be proud of Jerry who, after proper tutoring as a Plebe by my class, is one of the most knowledgeable people concerning life in Japan.I would like to boast that I have known Jerry since he was a plebe. I could then claim that I had imbued him with all his fine qualities. But, alas, that is not so. I met Jerry in the late 1980's when I was on some sort of boondoggle in the Far East. He brought me to some of the finest shopping bazaars in Japan and sent my wife and me on numerous excursions to discover Japan's hidden cultural gems. Last March we joined a Jerry-led tour group to Japan. As you can see in this photo we didn't visit just shrines! One never knows where two will meet.
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The eagle eyed amongst you will notice a few new photographs in my gallery today. These show my new custom made, full leather dress. My...
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Capuchin monkeys are New World monkeys belonging to the subfamily Cebinae. They are easily recognized as the organ grinder monkey and have appeared in several films and television shows. Capuchin monkeys can be found in tropical woods throughout Central and South America, as far south as northern Argentina. But did you know how the Capuchin monkey got its name?
The Capuchin monkey and the cappuccino coffee type are called after the hue of brown used in the Franciscan friars of Minor Capuchin's robes.
The Origin of Capuchin
Capuchin is a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, an independent offshoot of the first Franciscan order of religious men founded in 1525 by Matteo da Bascio as a reform movement. The early members' lives were characterized by great austerity, simplicity, and poverty, and while this has been somewhat softened, the order remains highly rigid.
The Capuchins had a difficult time during the 16th century. The established Franciscan communities hounded them, and the pope forbade them from spreading outside Italy. Bernardino Ochino, their vicar-general, converted to Protestantism in 1542 and destroyed them. Nonetheless, they overgrew, reaching 17,000 members by 1571. They were almost as influential as the Jesuits in the later stages of the Counter-Reformation, appealing to the standard and rural people in particular. They were allowed to expand freely beginning in 1574 and were formed into an autonomous order in 1619. (Source: Britannica)
What is a Cappuccino?
Cappuccino is an espresso-based coffee drink that may be found in coffee shops worldwide. It is a popular beverage that consists of one-third espresso, one-third steamed milk, and one-third frothed milk. The fluffy, frothed milk topping distinguishes cappuccino.
The cappuccino was invented in the late 1900s and is thought to have originated in Italy. The name cappuccino comes from the drink's brown color, similar to the capuchin friars' clothing color. (Source: Home Grounds)
What Kind Of Coffee Drink Is Cappuccino?
A cappuccino is an espresso drink topped with a thick layer of frothy steamed milk. Depending on the recipe, one or two espresso shots are frequently used. Importantly, cappuccino has a much stronger espresso flavor than other milk-based beverages such as lattes. However, it also includes a thick layer of milk foam, making it delightful and incredibly popular among coffee drinks.
You can change the ratio of steam to frothed milk in your cappuccino. A bone-dry cappuccino is a cappuccino with largely foamed milk. (Source: Home Grounds)
What is a Capuchin Monkey?
Capuchins are called after capuchin monks because the dark fur that forms a cap on their heads and extends down in 'side-burns' resembles the priests' cowl or headpiece.
Capuchin monkeys are among the most intellectual and adaptable primates in South America. The first capuchins arrived in South America 16.3 million years ago, and they, like all monkeys, share around 97% of their DNA with humans. All capuchin species are neotropical, which means they may be found primarily in northern and central South America. Only the howler monkey is as ubiquitous within this region, and the black-capped or tufted capuchin has the widest distribution of any new world monkey, being present in every South American country except Uruguay and Chile. (Source: Monkey Sanctuary)
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Join Mary Thomas, Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m. as she talks about her experiences seeing legendary Blues musicians Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf perform live in clubs in Milwaukee as well as other noteworthy musicians perform on Beale Street in Memphis, Mississippi's Club Ebony, and Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS.
What are you passionate about? Is it something you were able to weave into your career, your daily life? Mary Thomas, a Senior Lecturer for the Social Work Department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has researched and studied Blues music and travelled extensively in the Mississippi Delta to Blues venues and Civil Rights sites.
Blues music has been referred to as "American roots" music, the "devil's music," and "revolutionary" and has become an integral part of American culture. It laid the foundation for music that came after, including rock 'n' roll, soul, and hip hop.
The Blues started as rural music, mostly acoustic music, and became embedded in urban, electrified sounds. Its origins are in African music, with connections to gospel and country music. Social conditions in the United States spawned the blues as a method of resistance to oppression by telling the truth about the experiences of formerly enslaved people and their descendants.
Regional differences in styles of Blues give it unique derivations that remain true to the overall approach of expressing the realities of life, love, and loss. Arguably, the masters of the Delta Blues revolutionized American music and asserted the power and lasting nature of the Blues.
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South Africa set West Indies 324 to level series
SUMMARY: West Indies 149 and 15 for 0 (Powell 9*, Brathwaite 5*) need another 309 to beat South Africa 298 and 174 (van der Dussen 75*, Roach 4-52)
South Africa tightened their grip on the second Test against West Indies as Rassie van der Dussen and Kagiso Rabada forged an unlikely sturdy batting alliance to get the tourists out of trouble.
At 73-7 in their second innings, South Africa's lead was 222, and there was the prospect of West Indies possibly chasing a target under 250 to win the game and tie the two-match series.
But Van der Dussen and Rabada combined to add 70 for the eighth wicket, with tail-ender Rabada racing to a Test-best 40, including a six off Kemar Roach. South Africa made it to 174 all out, setting a victory target of 324.
Van der Dussen finished unbeaten on 75, while in the course of the innings former West Indies captain Jason Holder became just the 15th man in Test history to reach 50 catches, 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in a career. He joined that club with a spectacular catch at second slip to see off Keshav Maharaj.
West Indies' batting fragility had been exposed by South Africa on Saturday, the second day of the match, when they were bowled out for 149, exactly half of the tourists' first-innings 298 total.
It meant the hosts were on the back foot heading into day three, but they had South Africa rattled as the Proteas top order offered desperately little resistance.
The morning session was wiped out due to rain in St Lucia, but when play began at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Roach was quick to make an impact, having openers Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar both caught cheaply at second slip by Jason Holder.
Keegan Petersen chopped Kyle Mayers' second ball of the innings into his stumps to fall for 18, and Kyle Verreynne, Quinton de Kock, Wiaan Mulder and Maharaj then contributed an aggregate 12 runs.
Medium-pacer Mayers drew edges to get rid of Verreynne and Mulder and post figures of 3-19, before Van der Dussen and Rabada set about the rescue act.
They made batting look achievable, if not always easy, with Rabada the aggressor as he cracked five fours before lashing a ball of good length from Roach over long-on for six.
That saw him go past his Test-best of 34 not out, but his innings was soon over, Roach (4-52) taking his revenge as Rabada top-edged to Darren Bravo.
West Indies trundled to 15-0 in their second innings before fading light brought an end to play, still needing 309 more runs for victory.
Rabada revives flagging South Africa
Given West Indies' form with the bat in this short series, it was hard to imagine them successfully chasing anything above 200, but had they skittled their visitors for a double-figure total the energy behind such a performance might have inspired the home batsmen.
Rabada might not have fancied bowling at a team newly imbued with confidence, and he soon set about changing the complexion of the match, slapping away the ball to the boundary with gusto, particularly when he picked the moment to go deep off Roach.
Holder joins starry list
Holder became the latest man to reach the 50 catches, 1,000 runs and 100 wickets club, Cricinfo statistics showed.
The first to that all-round haul was England's Wilfred Rhodes, while the list includes the likes of luminaries Richie Benaud, Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, Ben Stokes, Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Jacques Kallis.(SportsMax)


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Get the answer… How Does Etoro Works…This is an actually excellent concern. One that comes forward when you think about it is, "is eToro trustworthy?" In this regard, we take a look at whether or not the platform can be trusted enough to be utilized as a viable trading platform by both expert and amateur traders. The short answer is that eToro has some assets, however likewise some bad points. That being stated, this doesn't imply that it is a bad financial investment in any way, just that there are things you require to keep an eye out for if you are going to make the decision to utilize this specific trading platform. In this article, we'll review what we consider to be the bad and good points of the platform, so that you can make an informed decision on your own.
To start with, it is important to explain that eToro has had a great deal of time to deal with its algorithms and systems, which are one of the factors that it has such a credible track record. It appears that the developers have been listening to feedback from both consumers and traders alike for a number of months now, and this is a great sign. While this certainly isn't the most dependable indicator of market conditions, it does imply that traders have actually had plenty of time to get their problems solved in time.
EToro has had some time to adjust to the changes that are happening in the trading world, with the introduction of its MetaTrader4 platform in 2021. The new software package has actually had a lot of feedback from both expert traders and amateur traders alike. This suggests that even with the fairly current launch of its trading platform, there is still lots of ongoing assistance being provided by the development group. You will discover this really comforting if you are new to the world of online trading. Even the best developers can just go so far, and if you are brand-new to the market, you will require all the assistance you can get.
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1 Flattened by a powerful earthquake in 1693, Ragusa soon emerged from the rubble to become a showcase of sumptuous Baroque architecture, most of which can be viewed in the well preserved old town. The majestic, three-tiered San Giorgio's, built by Rosario Gagliardi, is the best example of this over-the-top style and is believed to be the inspiration for many of the other churches in the area.
2 Ragusa is the ideal place to experience Sicilian cuisine which tends to be rustic and plentiful with five-course meals not uncommon. For those looking for a more refined experience, the Michelin-starred Il Duoma is the place to be. Head chef Ciccio Sultano, who makes a mean prickly pear sorbet, regularly resists offers of employment abroad as he believes Ragusa provides the finest ingredients in the world".
3 Situated on a small hill overlooking a lush valley are the small, but incredibly beautiful, Giardino Ibleo. The gardens are home to a clutch of pretty churches including St Agatha et Cappuccino where the order of the Cappuccini priests (and subsequently the coffee's name) originates.
4 Just a few kilometres south of Ragusa is the stunning town of Modica. Like Ragusa, it has its share of elegant, Baroque buildings with Saint Peters being a particular highlight. But Modica is also home to the delightful, family-run chocolate shop Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. Dating back to 1880 the shop produces an unusually grainy chocolate on the premises using a cold process particular to the region.
5 The countryside surrounding Ragusa is rugged and covered with exotic foliage, affording the viewer some fantastic scenery. The best way to see it is to hire a car and hit the winding roads.
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Time from London Two-hour flight to Catania then a one-hour bus ride to Ragusa.
Getting there Air Malta has regular flights from London Gatwick to Catania.
What to say Lasci la pistola. Prenda il cannoli. (Leave the gun. Take the cannoli).
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After Aquaman's star Jason Momoa's temporary separation to wife Lisa Bonet was announced, he was seen living in a Ford RV parked at his friend's front yard. Apparently, it is close to his previous $3.5 million home with former wife and his 2 children which makes it easy for him to visit. Jason and Lisa have now reconciled and are working on fixing their marriage.
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This is not just any Ford RV as it is worth $750k which is pretty much the price of a luxurious house. This pricy camper van is a custom built EarthRoamer XV-LTi 026 which has a Nespresso machine, an induction cooktop and an outdoor kitchen. It also has a king sized mattress which is ideal for Momoa's 6'3'' height. It has cedar-lined closets, dinettes, a hidden safe with lots of space and storage.
You may have seen this luxurious camper van before has he took it to the Aquaman premiere and he even chose to stay in his camper van rather than a hotel while filming away from home so he can be by the beach.
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Jason Momoa is one to enjoy van lifestyle. Back when he also spent a break from filming Game of Thrones, Jason and his friend used to travel in a tiny camper van to travel around Ireland. Nothing has changed when it comes to his passion except that this tiny van turned into an enormous pricy Ford RV.


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With the growing adoption of containers in modern development, ensuring the integrity of container images has become central to application deployment strategies. Rapid deployment offers agility, but it also presents security challenges. Container image signing addresses these challenges, allowing engineering teams to verify that the deployed images are authentic and unchanged.
However, an authentic image is just one piece of the puzzle. Making sure these images meet organizational standards is important, and policy engine tools are crucial for that. By establishing and enforcing clear guidelines, these tools pave the way for a secure and streamlined deployment workflow.
In essence, container image signing involves adding a digital stamp to an image, affirming its authenticity. This digital assurance guarantees that the image is unchanged from creation to deployment. In this blog, I'll explain how to sign container images for Kubernetes using Cosign and the Open Policy Agent. I will also share a tutorial that demonstrates these concepts.
Choosing the Right Tools for Image Signing and Verification
Choosing the right tools for container image signing and verification is important in CI/CD pipeline security. Let's walk through the available options to find the one that best meets your needs for securing container images.
Image Signing and Verification Tools:
Notary v1, previously know as Docker Content Trust, uses The Update Framework (TUF) but has some issues with signature portability and storage. Though it established a solid foundation in image signing, it lacks some of the enhanced security features found in more recent tools.
Grafeas: While Grafeas offers a comprehensive solution for the software development lifecycle, it is not designed for public or open-source software (OSS) image verification. It's better suited for first-party integration, particularly with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Notary v2: The evolution to Notary v2 brought improvements in signature portability and integration with third-party key management solutions. However, it does not provide a certificate authority, leaving public key discovery for open-source image verification as an unresolved issue.
The Update Framework (TUF): TUF is a framework, not a tool, designed to enhance the security of software update systems. It focuses on resilience against key compromises and attacks, employing verifiable records to verify the authenticity of update files. TUF's flexibility and integration ease make it a foundational element in securing software updates, though it's not a direct image signing tool like the others.
Cosign: In this context, Cosign from the Sigstore project offers a compelling solution. Its simplicity, registry compatibility, and effective link between images and their signatures provide a user-friendly and versatile approach. The integration of Fulcio for certificate management and Rekor for secure logging enhances Cosign's appeal, making it particularly suitable for modern development environments that prioritize security and agility.
Cosign's strength lies in its verification process, which is vital in the CI/CD pipeline. When integrated with policy engines like the Open Policy Agent (OPA), Cosign ensures not only the authenticity of container images but also their compliance with organizational standards. Additionally, Cosign provides enhanced support for SPIFFE, GitHub Actions, or service account identities, and it includes warnings for signing OCI images by tag, highlighting the risks associated with tag mutability.
Policy Enforcement Options:
Open Policy Agent (OPA): OPA's strength lies in its ability to define fine-grained policies as code, offering granular control over policy enforcement. Integrated seamlessly with Kubernetes, it enforces policies in real-time, preventing unauthorized image deployments.
Kubernetes Admission Controllers: These controllers are a native part of the Kubernetes ecosystem, making them a straightforward choice for Kubernetes users. They excel at validating and enforcing policies for various Kubernetes resources, including pods, making them scalable for large deployments.
When choosing tools for container image signing and policy enforcement, it's important to balance functionality, scalability, and community support. Among the options discussed, Cosign and OPA (Open Policy Agent) stand out for their effectiveness in securing containerized applications.
Cosign simplifies the process of image signing and verification. It offers a user-friendly approach that caters to developers and security teams alike. With a growing user community and easy integration, it's a practical choice for securing container images.
OPA, on the other hand, excels in policy enforcement within Kubernetes environments. It enables you to define and enforce policies as code, granting you fine-grained control over image deployments.
In the upcoming section, let's delve into architectural diagrams and explore how the combination of Cosign and OPA offers a practical approach to sign and verify container images while enforcing them using a general policy engine.
Architectural Diagrams: Securing Container Images and Deployment
Traditional cryptography uses public-private key pairs for signing and verifying images. However, modern practices, like cosign, prefer keyless signing. In this approach, an OIDC (OpenID Connect) provider is utilized, making the process more streamlined and secure, as it removes the complexities of key management.
The process starts with an architect selecting a trusted public base image as the foundation for their application. Let's dive into two distinct but interconnected flows that demonstrate how container image signing with Cosign and policy enforcement using Open Policy Agent (OPA) play a crucial role in ensuring a secure deployment pipeline.
The process starts with an architect who selects a trusted Public Base Image as the foundation for their application. To ensure the image's integrity, the architect runs a vulnerability scanning process. This step identifies and addresses any security vulnerabilities within the base image.
Next, any unnecessary or unused components are removed from the image, minimizing potential attack vectors. The architect adds the necessary libraries, dependencies, and software packages required for the application to run efficiently. Then, the image undergoes rigorous security testing to ensure that it meets security standards and aligns with organizational policies.
The final step involves image signing with Cosign, a tool specifically designed for image signing. Cosign adds a digital stamp to the image, affirming its authenticity. This signature plays a crucial role in verifying the image's integrity during deployment. The signed image is then pushed to an artifact registry as a new, secure base image.
In the deployment phase, a developer selects a base image for their application, either an Unsigned Public Base Image or a Signed Public Base Image. If the developer chooses an Unsigned Public Base Image, the deployment process checks the image's signature and evaluates it against predefined policies using Open Policy Agent (OPA). Due to the lack of a valid signature, the image is Denied For Deployment.
On the other hand, if the developer opts for a Signed Public Base Image, the same verification and policy enforcement process is applied using OPA. This time, since the image has a valid signature, it is Allowed For Deployment.
Hands-On: Deploying Secure Containers with Cosign and OPA
Having explored the strengths of Cosign and OPA for container image signing, you're now ready to apply these tools in a practical scenario. To get a real-world feel for how these technologies can enhance the security of your Kubernetes deployments, follow this hands-on tutorial. It will guide you through the process of securely deploying container images using the combined capabilities of Cosign and OPA in your Kubernetes cluster. The Harness Software Supply Chain Assurance (SSCA) module addresses the challenges of securing your software supply chain, including image signing and verification. To explore how SSCA can enhance your pipeline security, check it out.


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The Paul Reed Smith Guitars Mira Maple Top comes with new finishes, including Tri-Color Sunburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Whale Blue/Black Burst, Violin Amber Burst and Vintage Natural.
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The Phrygian dominant (Middle Eastern) scale I.
Introduction to the Phrygian dominant scale
Introduction to the Phrygian dominant scale
As an introduction, here is a question emailed to me on the subject:
I have read that there is a so-called Phrygian dominant scale. Is that true? If so, what do I have to know about it?
What you have read is true; there is a scale called Phrygian dominant scale! Here's what the students usually ask and my explanations to that:
Question: What is the fundamental difference between the basic scales and the harmonic minor scale degrees?
Answer: (That is too much of a general question to answer...)
The teacher's explanation: "While each basic scale constitutes a basic tonality, where the relevant scale is the first degree and the next one is the second etc., only the first harmonic minor scale degree can function as a basic tonality."
Even though that's the panel explanation I usually give, it is not entirely true. I only give that kind of explanation to the complete beginners; they are normally uncomfortable enough with all the things they have to learn and keep up with, so why confuse them further...
They can actually understand that all the seven basic scales could work as basic tonalities, whereas only the minor degree of the harmonic minor scales degrees could be a basic tonality. That's just enough for them to know for the beginning. Only later on, when they have fully comprehended and practiced the scale degrees, can they learn that there is another harmonic scale degree that could be used as a basic tonality; this is the Phrygian dominant scale (the fifth harmonic minor scale degree). The Phrygian dominant scale is a variant to the normal Phrygian scale, and its position being the fifth degree from the minor scale degree makes it a dominant scale (according to the T-S-D-T or I-IV-V-I pattern). Obviously, this is where the name 'dominant' derives from. Yet, calling it simply the Phrygian dominant scale would not be a good choice, for one particular reason; it would still refer to the obvious relation to the harmonic minor. And we don't want that, since it is a completely different tonality. What should we call it then? My name suggestion is the Middle Eastern Phrygian scale, as it is extremely common in the Middle Eastern music.
To justify my name choice, let me bring this example for you: Here is my son, Nátán Pénzes...
Imagine a situation where even though he was an individual with his own name, he would still be called 'the son of László Pénzes', the name virtually referring to the parent. It would not make too much sense, would it? J
So I will just end up calling this scale the Middle Eastern scale, and teaching my kid how to play it when he gets there.
Consequently, the 'normal' Phrygian scale could as well be called Western Phrygian, as it occurs very commonly in the Western Music... J
The below chart indicates very well the close relationship between the two Phrygian scales:
The chart perfectly describes the relation between the Middle Eastern Phrygian scale and the harmonic minor.
The Middle Eastern Phrygian scale is used in the following genres:
Arabic and Jewish folk music (Klezmer and Amakam, probably in a non-tempered tonal system)
Nu metal,
Neoclassical metal, typically alternating between this and the harmonic minor mode (typical of Yngwie Malmsteen)
The key characteristic of the basic tonality is that it is musically constructed by chords with notes typically of the first three degree. In the case of an E Middle Eastern Phrygian scale, these typical notes are:
Not coincidentally, this has an authentic Eastern sound; this basic tonality has not much to do with the T-S-D-T (or I-IV-V-I) pattern, which might be the reason why this tonality was never adopted in the classical music. I would say it is better off that way...
Let's watch the following video, where I attempt to improvise over a nu-metal backing track, using B Middle Eastern Phrygian scales.
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Marvel Legends Frog-Man Figure
Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this 6-inch-scale Vintage Collection Marvel Legends Frog-Man Action Figure, inspired by the character.
Eugene Patilio suits up as Frog-Man in a misguided attempt to restore his family's good name.
With over 80 years of entertainment history, Marvel has become a cornerstone of fan collections around the world. With the Marvel Legends Series, fan favourite Marvel Comic Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe characters are designed with premium detail and articulation for posing and display in collections. From figures to vehicles to premium roleplay items, the Marvel Legends Series offers elite character-inspired product for Marvel fans and collectors.
This figure has premium design, detail, and articulation for posing and display in any Marvel collection. It also comes with a build-a-figure part, collect all 6 additional figures to build Stilt-Man.
- 6" scale action figure
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#6895 closed bug (duplicate)
Opened August 10, 2010 10:21PM UTC
Closed October 09, 2010 03:54AM UTC
Last modified October 24, 2010 04:14PM UTC
FadeIn of TDs in IE8 does not work as expected
Reported by: | Funka | Owned by: | |
Priority: | undecided | Milestone: | 1.4.3 |
Component: | effects | Version: | 1.4.2 |
Keywords: | ie8 td fadeIn | Cc: | |
Blocked by: | Blocking: |
Quick Summary: In Internet Explorer 8, fadeIn of all TDs within a TR only actually fades in the first cell of the row. The others remain hidden.
The repro code below works as expected in Firefox, Chrome, and IE7. It does not work in IE8.
Background: Basically, coming from an earlier version of jquery where fading a TR in and out wouldn't always work as expected, I've been fading the contained TDs instead. Now, I'm noticing IE8 does something weird and only fades/shows the first cell in the row. The others are mysteriously not shown.
Please note, this is different than the other types of issues I've found regarding jquery effects on table rows/cells in IE8. In this particular case, all cells after the first column are simply not shown. The speed or "transition" of the fade is not my concern.
Here is how to reproduce:
<form method="post"> <select id="selector"> <option>Hidden</option> <option>Shown</option> </select>

 TD 1A	 TD 1B

 TD 2A	 TD 2B

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the first time, the state's task force on inclusive education met in the Capitol. The topic of the meeting was how to diversify textbooks in California.
Thurmond called on publishing firms to pledge to diversify their textbooks and resources and to work with the task force. Thurmond said representatives from Benchmark Education, CPM Educational Programs, The College Board, and Studies Weekly provided examples of what their companies are doing to provide broader narratives and depictions that are inclusive of stories and histories of often-underrepresented groups.


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Hello, world! I am Ada!
I decided to come in July instead of in August — surprise!
I am very healthy and so is my mama.
Hello, world! I am Ada!
I decided to come in July instead of in August — surprise!
I am very healthy and so is my mama.
Oh my goodness, look at that face! Congratulations!!
Welcome to the world, little Ada! Congratulations to your parents! I think you chose good ones!
Alles Liebe from Germany,
Ah, she's lovely! Welcome, Ada!
Congratulations to all of you, Sarah! This is your "cousin once removed", or something like that (your mom's cousin) – I've never met you, though I enjoy your blog, and now there's a new family member to meet also – – so exciting! She's truly beautiful, and I'm sure she is oozing joy and happiness to all around her 😉
(Babies do tend to ooze all sorts of things!)
With her long lovely name, I also throw in an wonderful "Ida"-connection…..happiness!
Best to you, Adam, and Ada
Welcome Ada!
Congratulations Sarah!
Well done to all of you! XXX
She's perfect, the sweater is lovely, and the framing of the photograph is unbelievable.
Congratulations! What a beauty! Good work, mama!
Congratulations! Ada is such a beautiful name and such a beautiful little girl!! All the best to you… 🙂
Awesome 🙂
Congratulations! How beautiful Ada is! It will take a little bit to stop calling her Minnow in my mind!
I'm glad to hear everyone is well and happy. Best Wishes to you all.
Wow, she's so beautiful, what a serene look she has on her face! Ada is a great name. Wishing you all the best, you'll be run off your feet!
Ariel 🙂
Oh, she came early! Congrats!
Oh my goodness. That is one beautiful little girl! Congrats, you guys. I'm glad everyone is healthy and I can't wait to see more photos of the family! Smooches to the wee one!
Welcome Ada (that was the name I picked out for #2 but we got a boy)! Congrats to you all. Hope you're doing well.
Congratulations! Ada is such a lovely name 🙂 She looks so sweet in handknitted goodies! I hope you are well.
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Dinners sometimes get a little interesting when Casey is working late. Cooper and I put together snack dinners, we eat leftovers, and sometimes I resort to cereal or popcorn for dinner. When Casey's home I cook heartier meals– more meat & carb related things.
But sometimes, I make Cooper and I separate things because maybe I want something vegetable heavy and maybe he doesn't. On this particular night I had a zucchini in the fridge and a sausage to cook. This is what I made! Sausage is browned, marinara is stirred in. We have instant meat sauce. A quick sauté for the zucchini and we marry the two to make this delicious Zucchini Noodles with Sausage bowl. Serves 1 or 2 if you feel like sharing.
You could get yourself a spiralizer or use a box grater for this! I chose box grater. It was closest to the kitchen.
Let's get our ingredients together. There's not much required.
I added red pepper flakes later….
We grate the zucchini.
Sausage browning.
Sauce + basil.
Skillet cleaned out. Oil. Zucchini.
2-3 minutes.
Let's assemble.
Layer the mozzarella. You want some to get down in there.
TOP with sauce and such.
I added a bunch of red pepper flakes because I like it spicy.
Next time I'll add basil. I killed all of mine this summer…
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Italian sausage
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- a pinch red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated Parmesan cheese
After zucchini has been shredded with a box grater, let sit in a dish towel for 4 minutes. Squeeze the excess water from the zucchini and set aside.
Heat half the olive oil in small skillet over medium high heat. Take sausage out of its casing and brown in skillet, making sure to break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 4-5 minutes. When sausage is cooked thoroughly, add the marinara sauce, dried basil, and red pepper flakes and simmer for 2 minutes, or until marinara has been heated through. Transfer sauce to a bowl, and wipe skillet clean.
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This appendix contains information on various online sources of Linux information. While all of these documents are available electronically from the Internet or BBS systems, many are also available in printed form. Many Linux distributions also include much of this documentation in the distribution itself, so after you have installed Linux, these files may be present on your system. The Bibliography lists a number of books and other materials that relate to topics we have discussed in this book.
The best place for free documentation on Linux is the Linux Documentation Project site, which Matt Welsh set up. The URL for the main site is:
but there are many mirror sites around the world, one of which may be more convenient for you because it's closer or has less traffic. The site contains all of the online Linux documents, manuals, HOWTOs, and pointers to many other locations.http://www.linuxdoc.org
These documents should be available on any of the Linux FTP archive sites. If you do not have direct access to FTP, you will probably also find them on any decent Linux distribution CD-ROM.
In particular, the following documents may be found on ftp://metalab.unc.edu in the directory /pub/Linux/docs. Many sites mirror this directory; however, if you're unable to locate a mirror site near you, this is a good one to fall back on. HOWTOs and Linux Documentation Project manuals are listed in the Bibliography, which also lists other useful documents:
The Linux Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list is a list of common questions (and answers!) about Linux. This document is meant to provide a general source of information about Linux, common problems and solutions, and a list of other sources of information. Every new Linux user should read this document. It is available in a number of formats, including plain ASCII, PostScript, and Lout typesetter format. The Linux FAQ is maintained by Robert Kiesling at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The META-FAQ is a collection of "metaquestions" about Linux--that is, sources of information about the Linux system and other general topics. It is a good starting place for the Internet user wishing to find more information about the system. It is maintained by Michael K. Johnson at email@example.com.
The Linux INFO-SHEET is a technical introduction to the Linux system. It gives an overview of the system's features and available software and also provides a list of other sources of Linux information. The format and content is similar in nature to the META-FAQ; incidentally, it is also maintained by Michael K. Johnson.
The Linux Software Map (LSM) is a list of many applications available for Linux--where to get them, who maintains them, and so forth. The list is far from complete; to compile a complete list of Linux software would be nearly impossible. However, it does include many of the most popular Linux software packages. If you can't find a particular application to suit your needs, the LSM is a good place to start. The LSM is maintained by Aaron Schrab at email@example.com.
The Linux HOWTOs are a collection of "how to" documents, each describing in detail a certain aspect of the Linux system. They are maintained by the Linux Documentation Project and the current maintainer can be reached through the email alias email@example.com. The HOWTO Index lists the available HOWTO documents; see the Bibliography for a partial list of HOWTOs.
If you browse the docs subdirectory of any Linux FTP site, you'll see many other documents that are not listed here: a slew of FAQs, interesting tidbits, and other important information. This miscellany is difficult to categorize here; if you don't see what you're looking for on this list, just take a look at one of the Linux archive sites.
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- 1 lime, juiced
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Launching of Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action (DIHA), Inclusive Eye Health Projects in Bamenda
The Government of Cameroon via the Northwest Regional Office has congratulated the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) and her partners for assisting government in providing healthcare to the population, especially to persons with disabilities (PWDs). Viane Mekala, Secretary General of the NW region made the commendation on June 26, 2021 at the Baptist Center while launching two new projects initiated by the CBCHS and supported by her partners in favour of PWDs. The two projects include: Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action (DIHA) and Inclusive Eye Health (IEH).
The DIHA initiative will help to mainstream disability in the ongoing humanitarian assistance to increase access and protection for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. On the other hand, the IEH initiative will ensure continuous access to eye healthcare, rehabilitation and other essential health services to PWDs in the context of COVID-19. Both project initiatives sponsored by the German Government through the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) will be implemented in the Northwest region. The IHR project will run from June 2021 to April 2023 and will reach out to beneficiaries in all 34 sub-divisions of the Northwest region. Meanwhile, the IEH initiative will run from June 2021 to May 2023 for beneficiaries in 16 health facilities in the following 12 Health Districts in the Northwest region: Bamenda, Tubah, Fundong, Santa, Batibo, Ndop, Kumbo West, Nkambe, Bafut, Ndu, Wum and Oku.
A press release to sanction the launching stated that the Disability Inclusive Humanitarian Action and the Inclusive Eye Health projects were born from the analysis of the contexts of the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest region. The assessment revealed huge access challenges to humanitarian assistance for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons such as women, older age people and persons with chronic diseases partly because humanitarian assistance is provided in non-inclusive ways. Similarly, vulnerable groups do not readily have access to quality eye health and rehabilitation services in communities of the crisis hit Northwest region.
Quizzed on the reason of funding these projects, CBM Country Director, Julius Niba Fon explained that inclusive eye health remains a pillar of CBM's interventions whereby "We strive to combat avoidable blindness by making eye care inclusive, accessible and affordable". Mr. Fon explained that "At CBM, we understand that persons with disabilities are often the most affected in any disaster whether natural or man-made, reason why CBM heeded to the continuous cry from its partners in the Southwest and Northwest regions of the rapid eroding of the disability inclusive development endeavours caused by the ongoing socio-political crisis.
In response, a pilot program started in the Southwest in 2020 with CBM supporting the PCC for the 24-month program. "This inclusive emergency response program is being extended to the Northwest today with a CBM support to CBCHS for two years as well," the Country Director announced. While wishing for a successful implementation, the CBM Country Director prayed for an enabling environment and for return to normalcy in the two restive regions.
On behalf of the CBCHS as implementing partner, its Director, Prof. Tih Pius Muffih saluted the long standing partnership with CBM since 1981 barely one year later when the CBCHS started Services for Persons with Disabilities in 1980. The Director of Health Services stressed on the Mission of the CBCHS, which is the provision of quality care to all irrespective of whoever is in need of health care.
The DHS equally saluted the key stakeholders who attended the launching notably; the hard working team of the Socio Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities led by the Program Manager, Mr. Awa Jacques Chirac, representatives of Associations of Persons with Disabilities in the Northwest, Humanitarian organisations, Mayors, Administrators and the Media.


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STCM's Resource Pack has textures based on real textures and have been scaled to 64 by 64 pixels.
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