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It is now my duty to move your lordships to read this bill a second time, and to explain to your lordships the grounds on which I recommend this measure to your lordships' attention. I may be under the necessity of requesting a larger portion of your time and attention, upon this occasion, than I have hitherto been in the habit of doing; but I assure you, my lords, that it is not my intention to take up one instant of your time with respect to myself, or my own conduct in this transaction, any further than to express my regret, that I should differ in opinion on this subject from so many of those for whom I entertain the highest respect and regard. I must, however, state, that I consider the part which I have taken upon this subject as the performance of a public duty, absolutely incumbent upon me; and I will say, that no private regard, no respect for the opinion of any noble lord, could induce me to depart from the course which I have considered it my duty to adopt. I must likewise say this — that, comparing my own opinions with that of others, upon this subject, I have, during the period I have been in office, had opportunities of forming a judgment upon this subject, which others have not possessed; and they will admit, that I should not have given the opinion I have given, if I was not intimately and firmly persuaded that that opinion was a just one.
My lords, the point which I shall first bring under your lordships' consideration is the state of Ireland . I know that, by some, it has been considered that the state of Ireland has nothing to do with this question — that it is a subject which ought to be left entirely out of our consideration. My lords, they tell us, that Ireland has been disturbed for the last thirty years — that it is a disturbance we have been accustomed to — and that therefore it does not at all alter the circumstances of the case, as they have hitherto appeared to this House. My lords, it is perfectly true that Ireland has been disturbed during the long period I have stated; but within the last year or two political circumstances have, in no small degree, occasioned that agitation. Besides that, my lords, I must say, — although I have no positive legal proof of the fact, — I have every reason to believe, that there has been a considerable organization of the people, for [58/59] the purposes of mischief. My lords, this organization is, it appears to me, to be proved, not only by the declarations of those who formed and who arranged it, but likewise by the effects which it has produced in the election of churchwardens throughout the country — in the circumstances attending the election for the county of Clare [1] — in the circumstances that preceded and followed that election — in the proceedings of the gentleman who went at the head of a body of men to the north of Ireland — in the simultaneous proceedings of various bodies of men in the south of Ireland, in Templemore, Killenaule, Cahir, Clonmel, and other places — in the proceedings of another gentleman in the king's county (this county received its name in the reign of Mary); and in the recall of the former gentleman from the north of Ireland by the Roman Catholic Association. In all these circumstances it is quite obvious to me, that there was an organization and direction of the people, proceeding from some superior authority; and this organization has certainly produced a state of society in Ireland which we have not heretofore witnessed, and an aggravation of all the evils which had before afflicted that unfortunate country.
My lords, late in the year a considerable town was attacked in the middle of the night by a body of people who came from the neighbouring mountains — the town of Augher. They attacked it with arms, and were driven from it with arms by the inhabitants of the town. This is a state of things which I feel your lordships will admit ought not to exist in a civilized country. Later in the year still, a similar event occurred in Charleville; and, in the course of last autumn, the Roman Catholic Association deliberated upon the propriety of adopting, and the means of adopting, the measure of ceasing all dealings between Roman Catholics and Protestants. Is it possible to believe that supposing these dealings had ceased — supposing this measure had been carried into execution — as I firmly believe it was in the power of those who deliberated upon it to carry it into execution — is it possible to believe, that those who could thus cease these dealings would not likewise have ceased to carry into execution the contracts into which they had entered? Will any man say, that people in this situation are verging towards that state, in which it would be impossible to expect from them that they would be able to perform the duties of jurymen, or to administer justice between man and man, for the protection of the lives and [59/60] properties of his majesty's subjects? My lords, this is the state of society to which I have wished to draw your attention, and for which it is necessary that parliament should provide a remedy.
Before I proceed to consider what those remedies should be, I wish just to show your lordships what is the effect of this state of society upon the king's prerogative. My lords, his majesty could not create a peer; and the reason he could not create a peer was this — his majesty's servants could not venture to recommend to him to incur the risks of an election in another part of the country, and the risks which might have attended any accident at that election, which might have occasioned the shedding of blood. Such a disaster must have been productive of an immediate civil war in the country; but not only was that the case, my lords, but I confess that I had the strongest objection to give another triumph to the Roman Catholic Association. Then we are asked «why do you not carry the law into execution?» Why, my lords, in all that I have stated hitherto there was no resistance to the law. The magistrates were terrified, and did nothing; the troops did not happen immediately to be upon the spot, and there was no resistance. There were no troops, except in the case of the procession that went to the north of Ireland. I believe there was no instance of any opposition to the king's troops, and there was no instance in which the law could be carried into execution. When we hear noble lords reproaching the government for not carrying into execution the law in Ireland, as it was carried into execution in England, the observation shows that they do not understand the state of things in Ireland. The truth of the matter is, that in England, when the law was carried into execution, in the year 1819, a large body of persons assembled for an illegal purpose [the 'Peterloo Massacre']; they resisted the order of the magistrates to disperse, and having resisted that order, the magistrates ordered the troops to disperse them; but in this case there were no circumstances of the same kind: no order was given to disperse; no order could be given to disperse — because no magistrates were present; and, if they had been present, there were no troops to disperse them. The truth is, the state of society was such as rendered these events possible every hour; and it was impossible that the magistrates could be at every spot, and at all times, to put an end to these outrages, which really are a disgrace to the country in which they exist. But, my lords, neither the law nor the means in the possession of government enable government to put an end to these things. It was necessary, therefore, to come to parliament. [60/61]
Now, let us see what chance there was of providing a remedy for this state of things by coming to parliament. My lords, we all recollect perfectly well, that the opinion of the majority in another place [the House of Commons] is, that the remedy for this state of things in Ireland is a repeal of the disabilities affecting his majesty's Roman Catholic subjects. We might, to be sure, have come and asked parliament to enable us to put down the Roman Catholic Association; but what chance had we of prevailing upon parliament to pass such a bill as that, without being prepared to come forward and state that we were ready to consider the whole condition of Ireland, with a view to apply a remedy to that which parliament had stated to be the cause of the disease. Suppose that parliament had given us the bill to put down the Roman Catholic Association, would such a law as that which has passed this year be a remedy for the state of things which I have already described to your lordships as existing in Ireland? Would it, I ask, do any one thing towards putting down the mischiefs which are the consequences of that organization? Would it do any thing towards giving you the means of getting a better state of things in Ireland, without some further measure to be adopted?
But, my lords, it is said, «if that will not do, let us proceed to blows.» What, I suppose, is meant by «proceeding to blows» is coming to civil war. Now, I believe that every government must be prepared to carry into execution the laws of the country by the force placed at its disposition — by the military force, in case that should be necessary; and above all things, to oppose resistance to the law, in case the disaffected or the ill-disposed are inclined to resist the authority or sentence of the law; but as I have already stated to your lordships, there was no resistance of the law; — nay, more, I will go further, and say, I am positively certain, that this state of things existing in Ireland for the last year and a half, bordering upon civil war — being attended by nearly all the evils of civil war — might have continued a considerable time longer, to the great injury and disgrace of the country, and those who managed the state, if they would have taken care to prevent that resistance which might have ended in that state of things being put down. They know as well as I do they are not strong enough to wrestle with the king's government, backed by the law; they know perfectly well they would have been the first victims of that resistance; but knowing this, and knowing, as I do, that they are sensible, able men, and perfectly aware of the materials upon which they have to work, I have not the smallest doubt that the state of things which I have stated to your lordships would have continued for years, and that [61/62] you would never have had an opportunity of putting it down in the manner some noble lords imagine.
But, my lords, even if I had been certain of possessing such means of putting it down, I should certainly have considered it my duty to avoid resorting to those means. I am one of those who have probably passed a longer period of my life engaged in war than most men, and principally, I may say, in civil war; and I must say this — that if I could avoid, by any sacrifice whatever, even one month of civil war in the country to which I am attached, I would sacrifice my life in order to do it (cheers). I say that there is nothing which destroys property and prosperity, and demoralizes character, to the degree that civil war does: by it the hand of man is raised against his neighbour, against his brother, and against his father; the servant betrays his master, and the whole scene ends in confusion and devastation. Yet, my lords, this is the resource to which we must have looked — these are the means to which we must have applied, in order to have put an end to this state of things, if we had not made the option of bringing forward the measures, for which I hold myself responsible.
But let us look a little further, my lords. If civil war is so bad, when it is occasioned by resistance to the government — if it is so bad in the case I have stated, and so much to be avoided — how much more is it to be avoided when we have to arm the people, in order that we may conquer one part of them by exciting the other part against them?My lords, I am sure there is not a man who hears me, whose blood would not shudder at such a proposition, if it were made to him; and yet that is the recourse to which we should be pushed at last, by continuing the course we have been adopting for the last few years.
However, I entreat your lordships not only to look at it in this view, but likewise to revert a little to what passed on a former similar occasion. My lords I am old enough to remember the rebellion of 1798 . I was not employed in Ireland at the time, I was employed in another part of the dominions; but, my lords, if I am not mistaken, the parliament of Ireland at that time went up to the lord lieutenant with a unanimous address, (I believe they walked up in a body) beseeching his excellency to take every means to put down that unnatural rebellion, and promising their full support in order to carry that measure into execution. The lord lieutenant did take those measures, and did succeed in putting down that rebellion. Well, my lords, what happened in the very next session? The government proposed to put an end to the Irish parliament, and to form a legislative union between the two kingdoms, for the principal purpose of proposing this very measure (cheers); and in point [62/63] of fact, the very first measure that was proposed after this legislative union — after those successful endeavours to put down this rebellion — was the very measure with which I am now about to trouble your lordships.
Why, then, I ask, is it possible noble lords can believe that, supposing there was such a contest as that which I have anticipated — is it possible noble lords can believe that such a contest could be carried on, much less brought to a conclusion, without the measure which I now propose being insisted on by one at least, if not both Houses of parliament?I am certain, my lords, when your lordships look at the division of opinion which prevails in both Houses of parliament upon this question, — when you look at the division of opinion which prevails in every family in this country and in Ireland, from the most eminent in station down to the lowest, — when you look at the division of opinion which prevails amongst even the Protestants in Ireland — when your lordships look at these circumstances, I am sure you will perceive the vast difference there would be between a contest carried on now, and that which was carried on at a former period.
My lords, I beg your lordships to recollect that, upon a recent occasion, there was a Protestant Declaration of the sentiments of Ireland. As I said before, the parliament of Ireland, in the year 1798, with the exception of one or two persons, were unanimous; and, on a recent occasion, there were seven marquises, twenty-seven earls, a vast number of peers of other ranks, and not less than two thousand Protestant gentlemen of property in the country, who signed the Declaration, stating the absolute necessity of making these concessions. Under these circumstances it is, that this contest would have been carried on — circumstances totally different from those which existed at that period I before alluded to.But, is it possible to believe that parliament would allow such a contest to go on? Is it possible to believe that parliament, having this state of things before them — that this House, seeing what the opinion of the other House of parliament is — seeing what the opinion of the large number of Protestants in Ireland is — seeing what the opinion of nearly every statesman, for the last forty years, has been on this question — would continue to oppose itself to measures brought forward for its settlement? It appears to me absolutely impossible that we could have gone on longer, without increasing difficulties being brought on the country.
But it is very desirable that your lordships should look a little to what benefit is to be derived, to any one class in the state, by continuing the disabilities, and only taking those coercive measures which will have all the evils which I have stated. We are told, that [63/64] the benefit will be to preserve the principles of the constitution of 1688 — that the measures of 1688 permanently excluded Roman Catholics from parliament — and that they being so permanently excluded from parliament, it is necessary to have recourse to all those evils, in order to keep up that permanent exclusion.Now, I wish very much that the noble lords would take upon themselves the trouble I have taken to see how the matter stands as to the permanent exclusion of Roman Catholics from parliament. My lords, in the Bill of Rights , there are some things permanently enacted, which I sincerely hope will be permanent; — those are, the liberties of the people; the security for Protestantism of the person on the throne of these kingdoms, and that he shall not be married to a papist.Then there is an Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy to be taken by all those of whom that Oath of Allegiance is required, which is also permanent; but there is no Declaration against Transubstantiation. There is also an Oath of Allegiance, different from that which is required to be taken by a member of parliament. I beg your lordships will observe that, although this Oath of Allegiance was declared to be permanent, it was altered in the reign of William and Mary. This shows what that permanent act was. Then, with respect to the oaths to be taken by members of parliament, I beg your lordships to observe, that these oaths, the Declaration against Transubstantiation, and the sacrifice of the mass, are not in the act of William 3rd but in the act of 30th Charles 2nd. During the reign of Charles 2nd, there were certain oaths imposed, first on Dissenters from the Church of England, by the 13th and 14th Charles 2nd, and to exclude Roman Catholics, by the 25th, and 30th Charles 2nd. At the period of the Revolution, when king William came, he thought proper to extend the basis of his government, and he repealed the oaths affecting the Dissenters from the Church of England, imposed by the 13th and 14th Charles 2nd, and likewise that affirmative part of the Oath of Supremacy, which Dissenters from the Church of England could not take. This is the history of the alteration of these oaths by William 3rd, from the time of Charles 2nd. But, my lords, the remainder of the oath could be taken by Dissenters, but could not be taken by Roman Catholics. The danger, with respect to Roman Catholics, had originated in the time of Charles 2nd, and these oaths still existed in the time of William 3rd; but the oath was altered, because one of the great principles of theRevolution was, to limit the exclusion from the benefits of the constitution as far as it was possible. Therefore we have the great principle of the Revolution, as well as the principle I before stated, which consisted of the Bill of Rights and liberties of the subject. Now, the noble lords state, that what they call the [64/65] principles of 1688 — that is to say, these oaths excluding Roman Catholics – are equally permanent with the Bill of Rights, by which the Protestantism of the Crown is secured. If noble lords will do me the favour to look at the words of the act — I have it ready — they will find that the difference between the two things is just the difference between that which is permanent and that which is not.The Bill of Rights declares that the Protestantism of the Crown shall last for ever — that the liberties of the people shall be secured for ever; but it is remarkable, that as to these oaths which were enacted on the same occasion, not one word is said about their lasting forever, or as to how long they should last.
Well, then, my lords, what follows? The next act we have is the Act of Union with Scotland; and what does that act say? — Why, that the oaths to be taken by the members of parliament are to be laid down by the 1st of William and Mary until parliament shall otherwise direct. This is what is called a «permanent act of parliament — a permanent provision, for all future periods, to exclude Catholics from seats in parliament!» My lords, I beg to observe, that if the act which excludes Roman Catholics from seats in parliament is permanent, there is another clause (I believe the 10th of chap. 8, 1st of William and Mary) which requires officers of the army and navy to take these very oaths, previous to their acceptance of their commissions. Now, if the act made in the first year of William and Mary, which excludes Roman Catholics from parliament, is permanent, I should like to ask noble lords why the clause in that act is not equally permanent I should like to ask the noble and learned lord on the cross-bench to answer that question. If the oaths were permanent in the one case they were equally so in the other; and yet the noble and learned lord consented to the bill of 1817, which repealed oaths required to be taken by officers of the army and navy ……
Then, if this principle of exclusion — if this principle of the constitution of 1688, as it is called — be not permanent, if it be recognized to be not permanent, not only by the Act of Union with Scotland (in which it is said, that the exclusive oath shall continue until parliament otherwise provide), but also by the later act of Union with Ireland, I would ask your lordships, whether you are not at liberty now to consider the expediency of doing away with it altogether, in order to relieve the country from the inconveniences to which I have already adverted? I would ask your lordships, whether you are not called upon to review the state of the representation of Ireland — whether you are not called upon to see, whether, even supposing that that principle were a permanent one, it be fit that parliament should remain as it has remained for some [65/66] time, groaning under a popish influence exercised by the priests over the elections in Ireland. I would ask your lordships, I repeat, whether it be not right to make an arrangement, which has for its object, not only the settlement of this question, but at the same time to relieve the country from the inconveniences which I have mentioned. I have already stated the manner in which the organization I have already alluded to works upon all the great interests of the country; but I wish your lordships particularly to attend to the manner in which it works upon the church itself. That part of the Church of England which exists in Ireland is in a very peculiar situation: it is the church of the minority of the people. At the same time, I believe, that a more exemplary, a more pious, and a more learned body of men, than the members of that church do not exist. The clergy of that church certainly enjoy and deserve the affections of those whom they were sent to instruct, to the same degree as their brethren in England enjoy the affections of the people of this country; and I have no doubt that they would, if necessary, shed the last drop of their blood in defence of the doctrines and discipline of their church. But violence, I apprehend, is likely to affect the interests of that church; and I would put it to the House, whether that church can be better protected from violence by a government united in itself, united with parliament, and united in sentiment with the great body of the people — or by a government disunited in opinion, disunited from parliament, and by the two Houses of parliament disunited. I am certain that no man can look at the situation of Ireland, without seeing that the interest of the church, as well as the interest of every class of persons under government, is involved in such a settlement of this question as will bring with it strength to the government, and strength to every department of the state.
Having now, my lords, gone through the general principles which have induced me to consider it desirable to bring forward this measure, I will trouble your lordships for a short time longer, whilst I explain generally the provisions of the bill before the House.
My lords; the bill is in itself very simple. It concedes to the Roman Catholics the power of holding every office in the state, excepting a few connected with the administration of the affairs of the church; and it also concedes to them the power of becoming members of parliament. I believe it goes further, with respect to the concession of offices, than any former measure which has been introduced into the other House of parliament… I have… considered it my duty, in making this act of concession, to make it as large as any reasonable man could expect it to be; seeing clearly, that any thing which remained behind would only give ground for [66/67] fresh demands, and being convinced, that the settlement of this question would tend to the security of the state, and to the peace and prosperity of the country.
I have already stated to your lordships my opinion respecting the expediency of granting seats in parliament to Roman Catholics; and I do not conceive that the concession of seats in parliament can, in any manner, affect any question relative to the Church of England. In the first place, I beg your lordships to recollect that at the time those acts, to which I have before alluded — the one passed in the 30th of Charles 2nd, and the other at the period of the Revolution — were enacted, it was not the church that was in danger — it was the state. It was the state that was in danger — and from what? It was not because the safety of the church was threatened. No! but it was because the sovereign on the throne was suspected of popery, and because the successor to the throne was actually a papist. Those laws were adopted, because of the existence of a danger which threatened the state, and not of one which threatened the church.On the contrary, at that period, danger to the church was apprehended, not from the Roman Catholics, but from the Dissenters from the Church of England. I would ask of your lordships, all of whom have read the history of those times, whether any danger to the church was apprehended from the Roman Catholics? No! Danger to the church was apprehended from the Dissenters, who had become powerful by the privileges granted to them, under the act of parliament passed at the period of the Revolution. I think, therefore, that it is not necessary for me to enter into any justification of myself for having adopted this measure, on account of any danger which might be apprehended from it to the church. Roman Catholics will come into parliament by this bill, as they went into parliament previous to the act of the 30th of Charles 2nd. They sat in parliament up to that period, and were not obliged to take the Oath of Supremacy. By this bill they will be required to take the Oath of Allegiance, in which a great part of the Oath of Supremacy is included; namely, that part which refers to the jurisdiction of foreign potentates; and I must say, that if the church be in danger, it is better secured by this bill than by the 30th of Charles 2nd, which has continued in force up to the present moment; though the object for which that act was recognized at the period of the Revolution; namely, to keep out the House of Stuart from the throne — has long since ceased to exist by the extinction of that family.
It is the opinion of nearly every considerable man in the country, that the time is now arrived for repealing those laws. Circumstances have been gradually moving to their repeal, ever since the extinction [67/68] of the House of Stuart; and at last the period is come, when it is quite clear that that repeal cannot with safety be any longer delayed.
But I know that there are many in your lordships' House, and many in the country, who think — and I admit that formerly I was of the same opinion — that the state ought to have some security for the church, against the proceedings of the Roman Catholic clergy, besides the oaths imposed by the act of parliament I have already alluded to. But I confess that, on examining into the question, and looking more minutely than I had before an opportunity of doing, at the various acts of parliament by which the Church of England was constituted, and which form the foundation on which it rests, I can think of no sort of arrangement capable of being carried into execution in this country, which can add to the security of the established church. [The Duke of Wellington then discusses possible securities such as concordats, examples of whose workings were to be found in the kingdom of Prussia, and the right of royal nomination of the Catholic bishops.— MB]
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Another part of the bill has for its object the putting an end to the order of the Jesuits, and other monastic orders in this country. If your lordships will look at the act passed in the year 1791, you will probably see that at that time it was possible to make laws through which a coach-and-four might be driven (a laugh). My noble and learned friend will excuse me, I hope, for saying, that notwithstanding all the pains which he took to draw up the act of 1791, yet the fact is, — of which there cannot be the smallest doubt, — that large monastic establishments have been regularly formed, not only in Ireland, but also in this country. The measure which I now propose for your lordships' adoption will prevent the increase of such establishments, and, without oppression to any individuals, without injury to any body of men, will gradually put an end to those which have already been formed. There is no man more convinced than I am of the absolute necessity of carrying into execution that part of the present measure, which has for its object the extinction of monastic orders in this country. I entertain no doubt whatever, that if that part of the measure be not carried into execution, your lordships will very soon see this country and Ireland inundated by Jesuits and regular monastic clergy, sent out from other parts of Europe, with means to establish themselves within his majesty's kingdom.
When I recommend this measure to your lordships' attention,[68/68] you have undoubtedly a right to ask, what are the reasons which I have for believing that it will effect the purpose for which it is intended. My lords, I believe it will answer its object, not only from the example of all Europe, but from what has occurred in a part of this kingdom on a former occasion. If I am not mistaken, at the time of the dispute between the episcopalians and the kirk of Scotland, the state of society in Scotland, was as bad as the state of society in Ireland is at the present moment. Your lordships know, that abroad, in consequence of the diffusion of civil privileges to all classes, the difference between Protestant and Catholic is never heard. I am certain that I can prove to your lordships what I state, when I say, that the state of society in Scotland, previous to the concession of civil privileges to the episcopalians, was as bad as the present state of society in Ireland. I hope your lordships will give me leave to read a petition which has been sent to me this day, and which was presented to parliament at the period when those concessions were about to be made, and your lordships will perceive, that the petition is almost a model of many of the petitions which have been read in your lordships' House, respecting the question under discussion. I am therefore in expectation, that should the present bill pass your lordships' House, there will be no longer occasion for those complaints which have been expressed to your lordships, and that the same happy and peaceful state of things which has for the last century prevailed in Scotland will also prevail in Ireland. I will with your lordships' permission, read the petition I have alluded to, and I think that after you have heard it, you will be of the same opinion as I am with respect to the similarity it bears to many of the petitions which have been presented to your lordships on the subject of the Catholic question. The petition states, that «to grant toleration to that party (the episcopalians), in the present circumstances of the church, must unavoidably shake the foundation of our present happy constitution; overthrow those laws on which it is settled; grievously disturb that peace and tranquillity which the nation has enjoyed since the late Revolution; disquiet the minds of his majesty's best subjects; increase animosity; confirm discord and tumult; weaken and enervate the discipline of the church; open a door to unheard of vices, and to popery as well as to other errors; propagate and cherish disaffection to the government, and bring the nation under the danger of falling back into those errors from which it has recovered itself.» The petition in conclusion stated, «that to grant toleration to the episcopalians would be to establish iniquity by law, and they therefore prayed the members of the high court of parliament to uphold, and preserve the laws.» I sincerely hope that as the prophecy contained in [69/70] the petition I have just read has not been fulfilled, a similar prophecy respecting the passing of the present bill, contained in many of the petitions presented to your lordships, will not be fulfilled likewise.
But, my lords, I have other grounds besides those which I have stated for supposing that the proposed measure will answer that object in view. There is no doubt that, after this measure shall be adopted, the Roman Catholics can have no separate interest, as a separate sect; for I am sure that neither your lordships nor the other House of parliament will be disposed to look upon the Roman Catholics, nor upon any thing that respects Ireland, with any other eye than that with which you behold whatever affects the interest of Scotland and of this country. For my own part, I will state, that if I am disappointed in the hopes which I entertain, that tranquillity will result from this measure, I shall have no scruple in coming down and laying before parliament the state of the case, and calling upon parliament to enable government to meet whatever danger may arise. I shall act with the same confidence that parliament will support me then, as I have acted in the present case.
Having now explained to your lordships the grounds on which this measure is brought forward, — the state of Ireland, — the inconvenience attending the continued agitation of the question, — the difficulty, nay, the impossibility, of finding any other remedy for the state of things in Ireland, — the state of public opinion on the question, — the divisions of the government and of the parliament on this question, — the pretences, for so I must call them, which have been urged against the claims of the Catholics, founded on acts passed previous to the Revolution, — having stated likewise the provisions of the measure which I propose as a remedy for all these inconveniences, I will trouble your lordships no further, except by beseeching your lordships to consider the subject with the coolness, moderation, and temper, recommended in his majesty's most gracious Speech from the Throne.
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OK, a new improved design and functionality for Facebook Pages for brands. So here's a quick review for your pleasure, with the help of 10,000 Words analysis of the top features, and a clutch of images pinched from my test page thanks to the new design preview. The end result won't go live until 30 March btw..
The four point analysis of the top features quoted from 10,000 Words today:
1. Overall Design Overhaul: "Pages are getting that statement-making glossy cover photo that characterizes the profile timeline, so brands need to begin thinking about what image to use, and how that image will reflect upon their overall fan experience."
2. Post Pinning: "Brands will now have the ability to pin key posts to the top of their pages for up to 7 days, making it much easier to highlight important posts for a longer period of time."
3. Admin Controls: "A new admin panel will appear at that the top of all brand pages you administer, giving you a snapshot into recent activity on the page. Brands will also be able to private message fans, meaning Facebook can be used more powerfully as a customer service tool. You won't be able to initiate messages, but users can now message a brand page and page administrators can message them back. This is great news for community managers who are always looking for new ways to communicate with fans, particularly when fans' issues involve private information like credit card orders, etc."
4. Timeline Capabilities Allow for Brands to Add Milestones to Their Page: How your history can elevate your brand?
The five point tour (thanks to these quick screengrabs):
Photo by Stuart Glendinning Hall
Photo by Stuart Glendinning Hall
Photo by Stuart Glendinning Hall
Photo by Stuart Glendinning Hall
Photo by Stuart Glendinning Hall
Update – with some choice links – or just go straight to Facebook's own 'mission control' guide (pdf) to using the new pages:
- Timeline for Facebook – the complete checklist for community managers: blog post from eModeration goes into the specifics
- We are social: I also see thanks to 'we are social' that Page admins also have the option to hide fan posts from the page until approved in the Activity Log. Cool.
- Red Bull: The soft drinks brand have already started with a Timeline Timewarp scavenger hunt (I've copied the T & Cs to here). Shame the 30 winners are selected by speed, based on a 'PST' starting time, otherwise I'd enter!
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- Introducing the NetBackup media server deduplication option
- Planning your deployment
- About MSDP storage and connectivity requirements
- About NetBackup media server deduplication
- About NetBackup Client Direct deduplication
- About MSDP remote office client deduplication
- About MSDP performance
- MSDP deployment best practices
- Provisioning the storage
- Licensing deduplication
- Configuring deduplication
- Configuring the Deduplication Multi-Threaded Agent behavior
- Configuring the MSDP fingerprint cache behavior
- Configuring MSDP fingerprint cache seeding on the storage server
- Configuring a storage server for a Media Server Deduplication Pool
- Configuring a disk pool for deduplication
- Configuring a Media Server Deduplication Pool storage unit
- About MSDP optimized duplication within the same domain
- Configuring MSDP optimized duplication within the same NetBackup domain
- Configuring MSDP replication to a different NetBackup domain
- Creating a storage lifecycle policy
- Resilient Network properties
- Editing the MSDP pd.conf file
- About protecting the MSDP catalog
- Configuring an MSDP catalog backup
- Configuring deduplication to the cloud with NetBackup CloudCatalyst
- Using NetBackup CloudCatalyst to upload deduplicated data to the cloud
- Configuring a CloudCatalyst storage server for deduplication to the cloud
- Monitoring deduplication activity
- Managing deduplication
- Managing MSDP servers
- Managing NetBackup Deduplication Engine credentials
- Managing Media Server Deduplication Pools
- Changing a Media Server Deduplication Pool properties
- Configuring MSDP data integrity checking behavior
- About MSDP storage rebasing
- Managing MSDP servers
- Recovering MSDP
- Replacing MSDP hosts
- Uninstalling MSDP
- Deduplication architecture
- Troubleshooting
- About unified logging
- About legacy logging
- Troubleshooting MSDP installation issues
- Troubleshooting MSDP configuration issues
- Troubleshooting MSDP operational issues
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MINNEAPOLIS>—(Nov. 29, 2017)—Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions, today announced that it has acquired Trustis Limited, a specialized managed service provider of public key infrastructure (PKI) and crypto management solutions based in Thatcham, United Kingdom (UK). The acquisition further establishes Entrust Datacard as a leader of certificate-based security solutions and allows the company to expand its localized presence in Europe.
"Trustis has already established itself as a UK leader in cloud cryptographic services and will be a strong complement to our portfolio," said Todd Wilkinson, CEO, Entrust Datacard. "The addition of the Trustis team and managed PKI capabilities bolsters our regional presence, brings additional expertise to a strong team and demonstrates our commitment to leadership during a critical time for the PKI industry."
As new security challenges arise in the age of Digital Transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT), such as industry regulations like eIDAS (electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services), the need to trust increasingly connected systems combined with a growing shortage of cybersecurity skills means this acquisition positions both companies to better serve their customers. Trustis maintains European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and tScheme certifications demonstrating their understanding of the unique requirements necessary to operate under the current regulatory landscape in the region.
"The acquisition of Trustis by Entrust Datacard will benefit the broader PKI market as well as Trustis customers" said Chris Swinbank, managing director of Trustis. "We're excited to be a part of Entrust Datacard's growth story." Swinbank continued, "We're proud of our success as a leader in PKI and cryptographic services and look forward to enjoying even greater success as a result of joining Entrust Datacard. The additional investment in our PKI products and services and access to some of the best resources in the field of PKI will expand our success geographically."
Entrust Datacard has a long history of continually innovating to provide solutions that reflect changing market conditions. To extend its reach, the company has also pursued acquisition opportunities that extend its core offerings either geographically or technologically. As an established certificate-security leader in the UK, Trustis was a natural fit into the company's acquisition strategy and will be a strong complement to the Entrust Datacard portfolio of solutions. In addition to strengthening its portfolio, Trustis' ETSI and tScheme certifications bolster Entrust Datacard's support and commitment to industry standards and ongoing changes to the regulatory environment.
The acquisition was signed and finalized on Nov. 28, 2017 for an undisclosed amount.
For more information about Entrust Datacard's certificate-based security solutions, visit https://entrustdatacard.com/products/categories/pki.
About Entrust Datacard Corporation
Consumers, citizens and employees increasingly expect anywhere-anytime experiences — whether they are making purchases, crossing borders, accessing e-gov services or logging onto corporate networks. Entrust Datacard offers the trusted identity and secure transaction technologies that make those experiences reliable and secure. Solutions range from the physical world of financial cards, passports and ID cards to the digital realm of authentication, certificates and secure communications. With more than 2,000 Entrust Datacard colleagues around the world, and a network of strong global partners, the company serves customers in 150 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.entrustdatacard.com.
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Trustis specialises in PKI and Cryptography, providing secure managed and cloud services from UK locations. The company focuses on providing compliant cryptographic services for governments and commercial entities. Rigorous security is Trustis' day-to-day business and the organization has an enviable reputation in the design, build and operation of high-assurance solutions.


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HONG KONG, May 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Consumers in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) can look forward to experiencing three days of fashion and stylish shopping with the opening today of the Chic Hong Kong shopping festival. Jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, and held at the COCO Park shopping mall in Shenzhen's Futian District, the event is the first large-scale promotion of Hong Kong consumer goods in the GBA following the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions.
Member of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Mr John Lee, HKSAR Chief Executive; Mr Qin Weizhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government; Dr Peter K N Lam, HKTDC Chairman; and Mr Gao Shengyuan, Secretary General of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government |
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Chic Taste. Quality products and an engaging experience will ensure everyone enjoys a memorable and rewarding experience |
Nearly 80 exhibitors with over 130 Hong Kong brands, will be showcasing "Hong Kong style" across food, lifestyle, and fashion.
The event is organized by HKTDC GBA Centre, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and The People's Government of Futian District, with the support of Cyberspace Administration of Shenzhen Municipality, PRD Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce Qianhai, and GBA-IDA.
New opportunities in GBA; Shenzhen-Hong Kong join forces to boost consumption
Among the distinguished guests attending the grand opening of the Chic Hong Kong shopping festival were Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr Qin Weizhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government; Mr Zeng Pai, Standing Committee Member of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Mr Gao Shengyuan, Secretary General of Shenzhen Municipal People's Government; Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC; and Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC.
In his welcome address, Dr Peter K N Lam highlighted the council's long-standing commitment to helping Hong Kong enterprises expand their presence in the Chinese mainland.
"With the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions earlier this year, the economic recovery in the Greater Bay Area has gained strong momentum, and the two-way passenger flow between Shenzhen and Hong Kong continues to increase, demonstrating the new progress in their integration. Seizing the favourable momentum, the Chic Hong Kong shopping festival was conceived and chosen to be held in Shenzhen, a city with a robust fashion consumer market, to promote Hong Kong's high-quality brands and product designs to consumers in the Greater Bay Area and mainland cities, and to drive the development of the domestic circulation economy and intra-regional exchanges within the Greater Bay Area."
The HKTDC also plans to assist Hong Kong enterprises in connecting with new media and new retail channels through the GoGBA one-stop platform and the Mainland Development Support Scheme, enabling them to establish their brands through innovative models and expand their domestic sales market.
Explore the best of HK brands in one place.
The Chic Hong Kong shopping festival comprises three themed exhibition areas: Chic Living, Chic Style, and Chic Taste. These areas are situated in the Outdoor Star Plaza on Floor B1, the indoor atrium on L1, and just outside the venue. Products on show encompass a wide range, including consumer electronics and technology products, smart home goods, fashionable clothing and accessories, as well as food, beverages, and health products. Among the nearly 80 exhibitors, 40% are making their debut in the mainland market, using this event as a springboard to establish business ties.
The event features Hong Kong brands and "chic" items based on innovation, sustainable design, green and healthy living, original design and other trendy elements, like Hong Kong food technology startup Allklear's drinkable nutritional salad, Koofy Development's Surfwheel smart electric skateboard, sustainable brand iFarmaissance's plant-based vegan leather handbag series, and KIBO's eco-friendly leather casual shoes.
Hong Kong's highly-rated fashion design prowess is also on display with fashion clothing brand SPARKLE COLLECTION, home furnishing brand JARDIN DES FONTAINES, and professional ceramic tableware brand Loveramics showcasing their creativity. The shopping festival also gathers a collection of widely recognized classic Hong Kong brands, like Chow Sang Sang, Chow Tai Fook, Kee Wah, Kampery, Four Seas, Lee Kum Kee, and Pat Chun, all exhibiting iconic products and newly launched items.
During the festival, the HKTDC will concurrently host the Hong Kong Masterpiece Gallery. Sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the exhibition will feature 13 emerging Hong Kong designers and over 20 exceptional or award-winning products to emphasise the strengths and benefits the city's design and creative industries can offer.
Celebrities and influencers join for a spectacular on-site experience.
At the opening ceremony, Hong Kong's rising star Gigi Yim Ming-hay delivered a passionate performance, setting the stage for three days of fun, music, magic and much more.
Altogether, over 100 activities will be open to the public including the grand finals of the "9+2" street dance competition, a surprising demonstration of KamCha Hong Kong Style Milk Tea brewing, acapella performances, freestyle basketball displays, close-up magic shows, a parade featuring stilt-walking magicians, flash mobs, energetic hip-hop performances, and portrait painting.
HKTDC has invited a number of social media influencers from Guangdong and Hong Kong to join and support the event with daily live-streaming about what the event has to offer consumers and features on their personal favourite products. Renowned Hong Kong vegetarian expert Elvis Chan and ketogenic diet expert Hayden Leung will also be there to share some ideas on how to prepare healthy delicacies.
There is also a not-to-be-missed immersive space at the venue where visitors can surround themselves in Hong Kong's vibrant culture through light and shadow using the latest projection-based technology.
Rewards, offers and prizes
The Chic Hong Kong Shopping Festival has also lined up a host of enticing offers and prizes to make sure everyone enjoys a memorable and rewarding experience. HKTDC has launched a city-wide promotional campaign to attract as many people as possible to the event.
Shenzhen residents can take part in topic discussions on Dianping (a popular review platform) and use the hashtag #HongKongNewTrend to have a chance to win a 50 RMB e-voucher.
There will also be exciting perks at the show like check-in rewards and shopping incentives. Consumers who spend 100 RMB or more at the Chic Hong Kong booths can enter a daily lucky draw, where an impressive array of rewards awaits lucky participants.
Chic Hong Kong
– Date: 26-28 May, 2023 (Friday to Sunday)
– Location: COCO Park, Futian District, Shenzhen (the Outdoor Star Plaza on Floor B1, the indoor atrium on L1, and outdoors)
– Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:30 (May 26-27); 10:00 to 22:00 (May 28)
– Entrance Fee: Free
– Scan the mini-program QR code for more information: https://tinyurl.com/24h3t3hc
– WeChat Store: https://tinyurl.com/dtuu6s8m
– Hosts: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC); the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government
– Organisers: HKTDC GBA Centre; China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Municipal Committee; Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality; and The People's Government of Futian District
– Support Units: Cyberspace Administration of Shenzhen Municipality; PRD Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong; Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce Qianhai; and GBA-IDA
– Executive unit: The Shenzhen International Chamber of Commerce
– Chic HK: https://portal.hktdc.com/chic-hk/
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– Photo Download: https://bit.ly/42dtoWy
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn
About Create Hong Kong
Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.
Disclaimer for Hong Kong Masterpiece Gallery The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc
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I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his theory of evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game. "But it's a Christian prayer," some will argue. Yes, and this is the United States of America, a country founded on Christian principles. And we are in the Bible Belt. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect-somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.
If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.
If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.
And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome...
"But what about the atheists?" is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer. Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.
Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us just to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying. God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well.......... just sue me..
The silent majority has been silent too long.. it's time we let that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard, that the vast majority don't care what they want.. it is time the majority rules!
It's time we tell them, you don't have to pray.. you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance, you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right.. but you are no longer going to take our rights away .. we are fighting back.. and we WILL WIN! After all - the God you have the right to denounce is on our side!
God bless us one and all, especially those who denounce Him...
God bless America, despite all her faults.. still the greatest nation of all.....
God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God...
May 2004 be the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions.
Keep looking up...... In God WE Trust
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"But what about the atheists?" is another argument. What about them? ... Just humor us for 30 seconds. ... I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.
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Los Angeles is a city known as much for its distinctive award-winning eateries as it is for its celebrity residents. In fact, many of the city's restaurants—particularly those frequented by Hollywood's elite—often become as revered as the star clientele, themselves. One such establishment is Via Veneto in Santa Monica, which enjoys its fair share of celebrity patronage. From David and Victoria Beckham's joint birthday party to distinguished diners the likes of Madonna, Sean Penn, Eva Longoria, Harrison Ford and Duran Duran's Warren Cuccurullo, who is actually one of the restaurant's investors, this locale has received more than its fair share of A-list adulation. Understandable amid an authentic, locavore-minded approach to European-style Italian cuisine that's served up in an impeccably intimate setting.
Via Veneto has made a name for itself not only in Santa Monica but Los Angeles at large. Renowned for its enticing menu complimented by a remarkable wine selection and uber-cozy ambiance, the restaurant has become a staple in the community for discerning locals and tourists, alike. While serving up Italian standards like ravioli, gnocchi, spaghetti and fettuccine, the restaurant has mastered the art of elevating common Italian fare to a level that reflects superior culinary skill, creativity and artistry.
The success of Via Veneto is due, in large part, to the dedication and expertise of its owner, Fabrizio Bianconi. He migrated to the United States from Rome and, after working his way through some of the finest restaurants in both Italy and California, he opened this eatery to aptly express his passion for the Italian fare he grew up with. His vision came to life within a classic structure on Santa Monica's Main Street. Fabrizio quickly became enamored with the inherent character of the building's lofty ceilings and stone floors. This fitting venue, combined with Fabrizio's strong ethnic roots and elevated European-style menu, have made Via Veneto a go-to for those seeking a truly memorable Italian dining experience.
Via Veneto's menu, itself, is brought to life by two of Los Angeles' top chefs. For his part, Chef Ruben Vasquez (aka Lo Cheffone) brings to bear a rich culinary history. With more than 30 years of experience in some of Los Angeles' finest restaurants, a thorough knowledge of Italian cuisine and decidedly-apparent attention to detail, his level of craftsmanship is duly complimented by his kitchen counterpart: Oscar. Affectionately known as the "Pasta King," Oscar is the genius behind Via Veneto's pasta dishes. The chef's expertise is reflected in the menu's authentic gnocchi, perfectly executed spaghetti and fettuccine entrées, and superb ravioli. The ability of the two chefs to ensure Via Veneto's menu is consistently executed in extraordinary form has kept restaurant patrons—both the famous and the famished—coming back again and again.
Recipe for Success
Creating their trademark fine dining dishes begins with uncompromised, artisan-level ingredients, each personally sourced by Chef Ruben, and Via Veneto makes use of some of the finest that the local region—and Italy—has to offer. For example, their meat products like beef, lamb and veal are held to an exceptionally high standard. Sourced from nearby sustainable ranches, the animals are solely fed a vegetarian diet and are never given antibiotics or growth hormones. This extra level of care ensures these proteins are top caliber.
As well, many of the restaurant's most notable dishes utilize distinctive and even highly coveted ingredients such as white truffles. Due to the delicacy's very particular growth requirements regarding climate and soil, this fungi is known to exist in only certain locations during certain times of the year, making them incredibly rare and highly sought after. During the three months (October through December) that these exceptional culinary treats are available, Via Veneto imports them straight from Alba, Italy and integrates them into an inventive seasonal menu like none other.
During my own visit in May, black truffle was the featured menu item and the ingredient was exquisitely utilized in numerous dishes, including the Filet Mignon Carpaccio I ordered. The prime carpaccio, sliced impossibly thin, featured a generous layer of rich, thick and creamy Taleggio cheese fondue that boasted an explosive shaved black truffle punch. While in my estimation the portion of fondue was a little heavy handed relative to the extraordinarily delicate meat it covered, I thoroughly enjoyed the overarching flavor profile of the dish that was otherwise well-executed.
While the carpaccio was a pretty hard act to follow, I also reveled in the Ravioli Trio appetizer—a tantalizing flight consisting of handmade pasta pairs stuffed with sweet lobster and a bright organic tomato sauce; fresh asparagus (inside and atop) with a delicate white sauce; and, my favorite of the lot, pumpkin with butter and sage that was just the right balance of sweet and savory.
Ever the appetizer aficionado I pressed on to sample a few other starters, including the Polipo Alla Griglia. This fresh grilled octopus salad with red and yellow tomatoes, sliced fingerling potatoes and caramelized onions included two octopus tentacles that were perhaps the most tender and succulent I've ever had. I also appreciated the grilling technique whereby the amount of bitter char was minimal as compared to the unfortunate industry norm.
For its part, the Crostini with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms duo could have been a meal unto itself. The fork-and-knife dish consists of two tantalizing types of large-form crostini: one topped with melted mozzarella and a generous layer of prosciutto, and another with melted mozzarella and a heap of meaty porcini mushrooms.
So wonderful was the porcini juxtaposed with cured meat that, for my entrée, I ordered the Scaloppini di Vitello Al Porcini—three veal scaloppini cuts generously topped with a decidedly salty pancetta, all blanketed with a glistening porcini mushroom sauce that added a velvety quality to the dish. Another in my party ordered the enormous Tomahawk Ribeye to share. This behemoth Tuscan style, dry-aged bone-in ribeye from a grass-fed, GMO free source drew much mouthwatering attention as it commanded its way through the dining room. This super thick, simply seasoned "cowboy cut" steak, with its gorgeous sear locking in profuse juices dutifully permeating the supple meat, was carved tableside to the delight of all.
As a lighter-side end to such a magnificent, albeit heavy, meal, I opted for the Panna Cotta on the recommendation of the server. The mild mannered vanilla flan was served with cross sections of two complimentary sauces: red berry and chocolate with Nutella. Fresh raspberries and blackberries, a sprig of mint and a crispy Italian cookie as an apt foil to the creamy base rounded out this lovely dessert.
When you are in the Los Angeles area and have a yearning for exceptionally high quality Italian fare—and can appreciate a moody, candlelight-laden atmosphere exuding a chic rustic elegance—proceed directly to Via Veneto. Whether you opt to sit in the charming upstairs private loft area where you can have a romantic Italian dinner for two or a party of twelve, or situate yourself under the glow of the chandelier in the cozy main dining room with other Via Veneto guests, prepare yourself to be impressed with the dining experience on the whole. No matter who you are, here you're sure to eat like a Hollywood A-lister.
"The Luxe List" Executive Editor Merilee Kern scours the luxury marketplace for exemplary travel experiences, extraordinary events, and notable products and services. Submissions are accepted at www.TheLuxeList.com. Follow her on Twitter here: www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor and Facebook here: www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList.
***Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s) and/or service(s) detailed above were provided at no cost to accommodate this review, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.***


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Update at 6 p.m. ET:
Our original headline on this post was "U.S. Pledges Exceed Pakistan's Spending On Its Own Flood Relief." As we reported, the Christian Science Monitor has looked into the details of a Congressional Research Service report and concluded that U.S. aid to Pakistan for flood relief exceeded that country's own spending.
But Ben Edwards, a spokesman at the U.S. Agency for International Development, tells us in an email that:
"The Christian Science Monitor incorrectly interpreted the data in the CRS report. The government of Pakistan has pledged $91 million specifically for flood relief. USAID has pledged $134.6 million for humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, but only a fraction of that money is for flood relief. So, the Christian Science Monitor compares apples and oranges, which creates an inaccurate portrayal of our assistance. I don't have the exact figure for flood relief, but it's more like $100,000."
Our original post, which was built on the Monitor's report:
The Christian Science Monitor has picked up on this little-noticed detail in a recent report from the Congressional Research Service:
"For the third consecutive year, Pakistan is experiencing major seasonal flooding that, while not as severe as that of 2010 and 2011, has resulted in more than 430 deaths and has negatively affected nearly 4.8 million people with deteriorated living conditions. The Islamabad government has pledged $91 million toward relief and is coordinating response efforts. As of end September, 2012, the State Department and USAID humanitarian assistance totaled $134.6 million. U.S. flood-relief provided to Pakistan in FY2010 and FY2011 totaled more than $600 million in funds and in-kind aid and services."
We added the bold to underscore the conclusion that the U.S. figure exceeds Pakistan's spending by 48 percent.
"Instead of helping repair U.S.-Pakistan relations, the flood aid looks more likely to harden the existing pattern in which Americans tire of financially supporting a country where elites are barely taxed and the majority of citizens dislike the U.S. Pakistan, meanwhile, points out that U.S. pledges are often much greater than the aid actually delivered — and what aid does come is spent in a self-serving manner."
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Azure offers several ways of deploying a deep-learning model including Windows Web App, Linux Web App, and Azure Container Services. For those less experienced with a Linux environment/containers, Windows Web Apps offers familiar territory. In this post we will deploy a ResNet-18 model to Azure Web Apps and then submit some test pictures to it using a sample HTML interface, and also via python.
Demo results
The above screenshot is taken from this notebook. If you wish to run some speed-tests, this notebook on GitHub shows how to submit asyncrochonous requests to the created API to get an idea of how long it takes to classify images in bulk. In this example we get 0.86 seconds per image.
Replicate demo
1. Download the contents of the repo and open a Command Prompt in the folder.
2. Run the following commands to check you have git and azure-cli installed:
az --version # time-of-writing: 2.0.1 pip install azure-cli # otherwise install azure-cli git --version # time of writing: 2.9.2.windows.1
3. Set your username and password for local git deployment. Please note, you only need to do this once. For example:
set uname=
set pass= # Create a user-name and password for git deployment of all your apps az appservice web deployment user set --user-name %uname% --password %pass%
4. Create your web-app by running the below commands:
# Name for your web-app set appn=
# Name for resource-group containing web-app set rgname= # Login to azure az login # Create a resource-group az group create --location westeurope --name %rgname% # Create a paid 'S2' plan to support your app # The standard paid plans are: S1, S2, S3 az appservice plan create --name %appn% --resource-group %rgname% --sku S2 # Create the web-app az appservice web create --name %appn% --resource-group %rgname% --plan %appn% # Configure for local git deployment (SAVE URL) az appservice web source-control config-local-git --name %appn% --resource-group %rgname% --query url --output tsv # Initialise your git repo git init # Add the azure endpoint git remote add azure # e.g. git remote add azure https://email@example.com/wincntkdemo.git
5. We will now install Python. Navigate to your web-app on Azure Portal, scroll down to the "Extensions" blade and click select:
6. Then, click on "Add", locate "Python 3.5.3 x64", and add it. Please note, you must use this extension.
Make sure you get a notification that this has installed successfully.
7. (Optional) Under the "Application settings" blade set "Always On" to "On" to reduce the response time since your model will be kept loaded.
8. Deploy this demo by running:
git add -A git commit -m "init" git push azure master
If everything has gone successfully you should see the following line in the script output:
remote: Successfully installed cntk-2.0rc1 remote: .. remote: 2.0rc1
You should now be able to navigate to your web-app address and upload a photo that will be classified according to the CNN: ResNet-18.
Advanced modifications (run your own)
You can include references to other modules (e.g. pandas or opencv) in your model.py file, however you must add the module to the "requirements.txt" file so that python installs the module. If the module needs to be built, you can download the pre-built wheel file to the wheels folder. Don't forget to add the wheel path to the "requirements.txt" file at the root of the directory. Note: Numpy, Scipy, and CNTK wheels are automatically installed inside the "deploy.cmd" script. To change this you can edit the deploy.cmd file to point to whichever numpy wheel you require.
Editing deploy.cmd – The install script automatically adds the binaries for CNTK v2.0 rc1. However, if you want to use Python 3.6 or CNTK v2.0 rc1+, alter the below in the "deploy.cmd" script:
:: VARIABLES echo "ATTENTION" echo "USER MUST CHECK/SET THESE VARIABLES:" SET PYTHON_EXE=%SYSTEMDRIVE%homepython353x64python.exe SET NUMPY_WHEEL=https://azurewebappcntk.blob.core.windows.net/wheels/numpy-1.12.1+mkl-cp35-cp35m-win_amd64.whl SET SCIPY_WHEEL=https://azurewebappcntk.blob.core.windows.net/wheels/scipy-0.19.0-cp35-cp35m-win_amd64.whl SET CNTK_WHEEL=https://azurewebappcntk.blob.core.windows.net/cntkrc/cntk-2.0rc1-cp35-cp35m-win_amd64.whl SET CNTK_BIN=https://azurewebappcntk.blob.core.windows.net/cntkrc/cntk.zip
To create the 'cntk.zip' file you just need to extract the cntk/cntk folder (i.e. the folder that contains 'CNTK.exe' and DLLs; you can remove the python sub-folder which contains the wheels, if it exists) and then reference it with the %CTNK_BIN% environmental variable above.
You can also install a different python extension if you wish, however make sure to reference it properly (and also to get the Numpy, Scipy and CNTK Wheels for it). For example, the "Python 3.5.3 x64" extension is installed in the directory "D:homepython353x64", and thus the script references:
SET PYTHON_EXE=%SYSTEMDRIVE%homepython353x64python.exe
Finally, alter the "model.py" script as desired in the folder "WebApp", along with the HTMl template, "index.html" in "templates" and then push your changes to the repo:
git add -A git commit -m "modified some script" git push azure master


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Members of a 3,000-strong migrant caravan have massed in this Guatemalan border town across the muddy Suchiate River from Mexico, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens retaliation if they continue toward the United States.
The first members of the group began arriving in Tecun Uman on buses and trucks early Thursday, but the bulk of the caravan sloshed into town on foot in a downpour late in the afternoon and into the evening. Hundreds walked to the river's edge where they sang the national anthems of Honduras and Guatemala.
A smaller group walked to the border crossing but was blocked by Guatemalan police. They eventually retreated to await the rest of the caravan.
The exhausted travellers, the majority from Honduras, dispersed to the local migrant shelter and parks where volunteers offered them food.
Jonathan Perales, 22, arrived with his wife Heidy and their daughters ages 2 and 4. They'd been travelling since 4 a.m. and arrived at the border after dark. They paid for bus tickets they could ill afford.
"It was a great sacrifice, but it's all for a better life," he said. "It's not all good. We're wet and we still don't have a place to sleep."
On the Mexican side, the foreign ministry said its government was in constant communication with members of the caravan explaining the migrants' options. It said officials were already assisting some migrants who had crossed and requested refugee status.
Trump has made it clear to Mexico that he is monitoring its response. Early Thursday, he threatened to close the U.S. border if Mexico let the migrants advance. Later, he retweeted a video of Mexican federal police arriving at the Guatemalan border and wrote: "Thank you Mexico, we look forward to working with you!"
Two busloads of those police were visible on the Mexican side of the bridge from Tecun Uman Thursday. Metal barricades were stored to one side, but not yet deployed.
Edgar Corzo of Mexico's National Human Rights Commission expressed concern about the police deployment in Ciudad Hidalgo.
"We hope that the immigration officials and federal police have a humanitarian understanding," Corzo said. He said they were "worried that things could escape rational margins."
Mexico's southern border is notoriously porous and it was unclear how many of the migrants would attempt to cross legally at the bridge.
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Some migrants crossed the river at a point where they could walk through shallow water Thursday, Corzo said. Others could opt for the rafts that ferry people — and historically migrants — daily across the river.
"How they're going to cross is what we're anxious about," he said.
Tensions rose Thursday when an immigration activist who led a migrant caravan through Mexico last spring was arrested by federal police and immigration agents in Ciudad Hidalgo on the Mexican side of the border.
Irineo Mujica's organization, Pueblo sin Fronteras or People without Borders, said he was detained during a peaceful march. Video circulating on social media saw several police and immigration agents pushing Mujica into an immigration agency van in a crowd of people. Mujica appeared to be resisting.
Corzo said police accused Mujica of slashing the tires of an immigration vehicle. Immigration officials said later in a statement that Mujica, who has dual U.S.-Mexican citizenship, is accused of property damage. It said Mujica attacked immigration agents, as well as local and federal police, after he was asked for his identification.
Mexico has said the Hondurans would not be allowed to enter as a group and would either have to show a passport and visa — something few have — or apply individually for refugee status, a process that can mean waiting for up to 90 days for approval. They also said migrants caught without papers would be deported.
Thursday night, a man from Pueblo Sin Fronteras who did not give his name, told migrants in Tecun Uman that they would try to cross en masse on Saturday morning.
In April, Mexican immigration officials had some success in dispersing the smaller caravan by processing many who decided to seek refugee status in Mexico, but some did continue on to the U.S. border where they were processed over several days.
Three weeks before U.S. midterm elections, Trump has seized on the caravan as a political winner for Republicans.
Early Thursday he tweeted: "I must, in the strongest of terms, ask Mexico to stop this onslaught — and if unable to do so I will call up the U.S. Military and CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!" Trump tweeted, adding that he blamed Democrats for what he called "weak laws!"
Marcelo Ebrard, who is set to become foreign relations secretary when President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador takes office Dec. 1, said Trump's tweets need to be understood in the context of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
"The electoral process is very near, so he is making a political calculation," Ebrard said in an interview with Radio Centro.
Trump's stance, he said, was "what he has always presented," adding he saw "nothing surprising in it."
Current Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Videgaray was also sanguine and viewed things through the lens of U.S. politics.
"Nobody likes them (Trump's comments). There's no reason to give them greater transcendence or importance," Videgaray said from the United Nations where he sought the world body's help processing asylum requests from the migrants. "What is important to us is the migrants, respect for human rights, their due protection, particularly the most vulnerable."
Like Guatemala and Honduras, Mexico is a country of many migrants, raising the question of whether the political will exists for a confrontation.
Lopez Obrador wants to avoid repression against migrants and also to avoid angering the United States. He said this week that Mexico would offer jobs to Central Americans.
"Anyone who wants to work in our country … will have a work visa," he said.
Juan Escobar, 24, said he had heard about Trump's comments but said they would not dissuade the migrants from continuing their journey.
"Only God on high can stop us," Escobar said.
Maria Verza in Mexico City contributed to this report.
Sonia Perez D., The Associated Press