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Microsoft Patent | Bonding Of Resonant Oscillating Mirror To Frame
Patent: Bonding Of Resonant Oscillating Mirror To Frame
Applicants: Microsoft
Examples are disclosed that relate to a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a mirror structure mounted to a frame via an adhesive. One example provides a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion having an opening. The mirror system also comprises a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure.
[0001] A display device may scan light from a light source to produce a viewable image. Various scanning mechanisms may be used, including but not limited to resonant scanning mirror systems.
[0003] Examples are disclosed that relate to a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a mirror structure mounted to a frame via an adhesive. One example provides a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion having an opening. The mirror system also comprises a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure.
[0004] FIG. 1 schematically shows an example scanning display system.
[0005] FIG. 2 shows a side view of an example resonant scanning mirror system.
[0006] FIG. 3 shows a top view of the example scanning mirror system of FIG. 2.
[0007] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the scanning mirror system of FIG. 2 during scanning.
[0008] FIG. 5 shows a side sectional view of an example adhesive bond attaching the mirror structure to the frame of FIG. 2, and illustrates an opening in the frame configured to position and shape the adhesive bond at the junction of the adhesive with the mirror structure.
[0009] FIG. 6 shows a schematic top view of the adhesive bond of FIG. 5.
[0010] FIG. 7 shows an example method of assembling a scanning mirror system.
[0011] A resonant scanning display system may utilize a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mirror system to scan light from a light source to form an image for display. FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an example display device 100 comprising one or more light sources 102, (e.g. lasers) that output light to a resonant scanning mirror system 104. The resonant scanning mirror system 104 is configured to scan the light in a first scan direction 106 (e.g. horizontally) and in a second scan direction 108 (e.g. vertically). The resonant scanning mirror system 104 may include a single mirror driven in both horizontal and vertical directions, or two mirrors separately driven in horizontal and vertical directions. The resulting image is provided to an output 110 for display. The output 110 may assume any suitable form, such as a display surface, projection optics, waveguide optics, etc. As examples, the display device 100 may be configured as a virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD) device with the output 110 configured as an opaque surface, or as an augmented reality HMD device with the output configured as a see-through structure that allows virtual imagery to be combined with a view of the surrounding real-world environment. The display device 100 may assume other suitable forms, such as that of a head-up display, mobile device screen, monitor, television, etc.
[0012] The display device 100 further comprises a controller 112 configured to control operation of the light source(s) 102, resonant scanning mirror system 104 and other device components. The controller 112 comprises a drive circuit 114 configured to provide signals to the resonant scanning mirror system 104 to control scanning in each direction. Different scan rates may be used to scan in the first and second scan directions. For example, the display device 100 may scan in the first scan direction at a resonant frequency of the mirror, and in the second scan direction approximately at a frame rate of the video data.
[0013] FIGS. 2 and 3 schematically show a side view and top view, respectively, of an example resonant scanning mirror system 200 suitable for use as resonant scanning mirror system 104 of FIG. 1. The resonant scanning mirror system 200 comprises a mirror structure 202 attached to a frame 204 via an adhesive or mixture of adhesives (e.g. a polymer adhesive or solder) 205, as described in more detail below. The frame 204 defines a perimeter around a space 210. The mirror structure 202 spans the space 210 and includes an oscillating mirror portion 212, mirror feet 214 at which the mirror structure 202 is attached to the frame 204, and flexures that extend from the mirror feet 214 to the oscillating mirror portion 212.
[0014] The mirror structure 202 may be formed from any suitable material. In some examples, the mirror structure 202 is fabricated from silicon. The mirror structure 202 further may have any suitable dimensions. In one example, the mirror structure 202 may be approximately 15 millimeters in length from the end of one mirror foot to the other, and each mirror foot 214 may comprise a width of 3 millimeters.
[0015] The resonant scanning mirror system 200 further comprises a plurality of piezoelectric actuators 206a-d positioned on the frame 204 to drive a resonant oscillating mirror of the mirror structure 202. In other examples, other types of actuators (e.g. electrostatic, electromagnetic) may be used. The frame 204 may comprise electrical connections (not shown) to actuators 206a-d. The frame 204 may be formed from any suitable material, such as titanium, stainless steel, or a metal alloy, with a suitably similar coefficient of thermal expansion compared to the material from which the mirror structure 202 is formed. The frame 204 is mounted to a substrate 216 (e.g. a printed circuit board) via mounts 218a and 218b, which may both electrically and mechanically connect the substrate 216 to the frame 204 via an adhesive 219.
[0016] FIG. 4 shows an example state of the resonant scanning mirror system 200 when suitable voltages are applied across each of the piezoelectric elements 206a-d. Because the piezoelectric elements 206a-d are constrained by the frame 204, the lattice changes experienced by the piezoelectric elements 206a-d due to the applied electric fields cause the frame 204 to deform, thereby tilting the oscillating mirror portion 212 (exaggerated in FIG. 4 for clarity). By modulating the voltages applied to each piezoelectrical element in a suitable phase relationship and at a suitable frequency, resonant oscillation of the oscillating mirror portion 212 may be achieved.
[0017] The adhesive joint between the mirror and the frame may experience repeated stress during mirror oscillation due to the energy transferred from the actuators to the mirror and the relatively high angles at which the mirror tilts during use. This may cause the adhesive joint between the mirror and the frame to fail over time, thereby impacting the lifetime of the display device. One possible solution is to use a greater amount of adhesive. However, the use of too much adhesive may result in variances between the location of the bond fillet when manufacturing devices. As a result, in some instances, the bond fillet may extend onto the flexure, which may impact the resonant frequency of the mirror system. Careful control of the volume and placement of adhesive may help to mitigate this issue. However, a suitably high degree of control of the adhesive placement may be difficult to achieve in a volume production environment.
[0018] Thus, to help control the location at which the bond fillet is positioned on the foot of a mirror structure, a mirror mounting portion of the frame may comprise an opening between a location at which the foot is adhered to the frame and an inner edge of the frame. The location of the opening may constrain the flow of adhesive along the frame during mounting of the foot, and thereby help to control the flow of adhesive along the foot toward the flexure via the surface tension of the adhesive. In this manner, the opening at least partially defines the location of the bond fillet on the foot of the mirror structure. Further, a shape of the edge of the opening may be configured to control a shape of the edge of the adhesive joint where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure, as explained in more detail below. With the use of the opening in the frame, more relaxed tolerances may be used with regard to the adhesive volume and/or placement during device manufacturing than where the opening is omitted. This also may allow the use of less complex/expensive equipment to apply the adhesive, and may facilitate higher volume commercial production of a resonant scanning mirror system.
[0019] FIG. 5 shows a side view of an example opening 502 in the frame 204 of the resonant scanning mirror system 200 between a location at which the foot 214 is adhered to the frame 204 and an inner edge 503 of the frame. The foot 214 includes both the wider portion of the mirror structure 202 adhered to the frame, as well as the portion that tapers in width toward the flexure. The flexure 215 comprises the portion of the mirror structure 202 having parallel sides that extends from the foot 214 toward an oscillating mirror portion of the mirror structure 202.
[0020] The foot 214 includes a spacer 505 that spaces the flexure 215 from the frame 204. As shown, the adhesive 504 is placed between the spacer 505 and the frame 204. During manufacturing, the adhesive 504 is deposited onto the foot and/or the frame, and the foot and frame are pressed together. The pressure forces some adhesive out from between the spacer 505 and the foot 214, which may flow along the frame and the foot toward the flexure. As such, the location of the opening 502 is configured to constrain the flow of the adhesive 504 along the frame, thereby at least partially defining the location of the bond fillet (via the surface tension of the adhesive) and helping to prevent the adhesive from reaching the flexure. The location of the fillet is thus less dependent upon the volume of adhesive used when the frame comprises the opening 502 than when the frame omits the opening.
[0021] Any suitable material may be used as the adhesive 504. Suitable materials to use as the adhesive 504 include those that wet the mirror structure and the frame, and that have sufficient surface tension for the opening 502 to effectively control the flow of adhesive along the surface of the foot. As one example, where the mirror structure 202 is formed from silicon, the adhesive 504 may comprise an epoxy material. As another example, the adhesive may comprise a solder.
[0022] In the depicted example, the spacer 505 has a curved shape at an edge adjacent to the opening 502, and the edge of the opening 502 adjacent to the spacer 505 has a similar curvature. The curvature of the spacer 505 may help to spread stress of the adhesive joint at a location where the adhesive meets the spacer 505 over a longer linear distance, rather than the stress being focused at any one location. The curved edge of the opening 502 may help define a curvature of an edge 506 of the adhesive 504 where the fillet of the adhesive joint meets the mirror structure 202. This may strengthen the joint against stresses caused by mirror oscillation. In various examples, the opening 502 may be D-shaped, circular, elliptical, rectangular shaped, or have any other suitable shape. In one example, a D-shaped opening may be 1.5 millimeters in width (from the middle of the curve of the D to the middle of the straight edge of the D) and 2 millimeters in length.
[0023] The opening 502 may provide additional benefits during manufacturing. For example, the opening 502 may allow visual inspection of the adhesive 504, including the edge 506, after formation of the adhesive bond to confirm that adhesive is present and properly positioned/configured.
[0024] FIG. 7 shows an example method 700 of assembling a resonant scanning mirror system. The method 700 includes, at 702, applying an adhesive to a frame adjacent to an opening in the frame and/or to a foot of a mirror structure. The method 700 further includes, at 704, placing the mirror structure onto a mirror mounting portion of the frame and pressing the parts together. As a result, adhesive may flow from between the spacer and the frame to the edge of the opening in the frame; however, the opening constrains further travel of the adhesive along the frame, thereby helping to define a location of a bond fillet of the adhesive bond being formed. For example, the surface tension of the adhesive may help to prevent the adhesive from flowing along the foot to the flexure, even where the adhesive strongly wets the surface of the foot. In some examples, the edge of the opening in the frame may comprise a shape, such as a curvature, that at least partially defines a shape of an edge of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the mirror structure.
[0025] The method 700 further includes, at 706, hardening the adhesive (e.g. by thermal curing, photo curing, solvent evaporation, and/or any other suitable method). After curing the adhesive, the method 700 may comprise, at 708 inspecting the adhesive bond through the opening in the frame, such as in a quality control step. As described above, such inspection may help to confirm that the adhesive is positioned as desired. The method 700 further may comprise, at 708, mounting the frame onto a printed circuit board.
[0026] Another example provides a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion comprising an opening, and a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure. In such an example, the foot may additionally or alternatively comprise a spacer, and an edge of the spacer may additionally or alternatively comprise a curve. In such an example, an edge of the opening adjacent to the edge of the spacer may additionally or alternatively comprise a curve. In such an example, the mirror structure may additionally or alternatively comprise a flexure connecting the resonant oscillating mirror portion to the foot of the mirror structure, and the edge of the fillet of the adhesive may additionally or alternatively be located fully within the foot. In such an example, the resonant scanning mirror system may additionally or alternatively comprise one or more piezoelectric actuators positioned on the frame. In such an example, the resonant scanning mirror system may additionally or alternatively comprise a substrate, wherein the frame may additionally or alternatively be mounted to the substrate. In such an example, the substrate may additionally or alternatively comprise a printed circuit board. In such an example, the adhesive may additionally or alternatively comprise a solder. In such an example, the adhesive may additionally or alternatively comprise a polymer adhesive.
[0027] Another example provides a display device comprising a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a frame defining a perimeter around a space, the frame including a mirror mounting portion comprising an opening, and a mirror structure spanning the space, the mirror structure having an oscillating mirror portion and a foot, the foot being attached to the mirror mounting portion with an adhesive and being positioned such that a location of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure. In such an example, the display device may additionally or alternatively comprise a spacer, an edge of the spacer may additionally or alternatively comprise a curve, and an edge of the opening adjacent to the edge of the spacer may additionally or alternatively comprise a curve. In such an example, the opening may additionally or alternatively be D-shaped or elliptical. In such an example, the mirror structure may additionally or alternatively comprise a flexure connecting the resonant oscillating mirror portion to the foot of the mirror structure, and the edge of the fillet of the adhesive may additionally or alternatively be located fully within the foot. In such an example, a location of the opening may additionally or alternatively at least partially define a location of the edge of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the foot of the mirror structure. In such an example, the resonant scanning mirror system may additionally or alternatively comprise a printed circuit board, and the frame may additionally or alternatively be mounted to the printed circuit board. In such an example, the adhesive may additionally or alternatively comprise a polymer adhesive. In such an example, the adhesive may additionally or alternatively comprise a solder.
[0028] Another example provides a method of assembling a resonant scanning mirror system, the method comprising applying an adhesive to one or more of a frame adjacent to an opening in the frame and a spacer of a foot of a mirror structure, placing the mirror structure onto a mirror mounting portion of the frame, such that a location of an edge of the opening in the mirror mounting portion at least partially defines a location of an edge of a fillet of the adhesive where the adhesive meets the mirror structure, and hardening the adhesive. In such an example, the method may additionally or alternatively comprise mounting the frame onto a printed circuit board. In such an example, the method may additionally or alternatively comprise inspecting an adhesive bond through the opening in the frame.
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If the process of fermenting something in your own house is a little weird, you're not alone. The first time I made sauerkraut, I was convinced I would kill someone. Same with a sourdough poolish – it just seemed like it shouldn't be possible to make this stuff at home. And don't get me started on kombucha – that SCOBY added an entirely new level of weird to the whole affair. But as time went on, and I kept making food that was delicious (and not deadly!), I realized that making your own fermented foods was actually really easy.
This vegan keto coconut yogurt recipe is just that – really easy. The basic steps involve blending a probiotic with coconut milk, and then leaving it. That's it. It's so simple!
Fermentation tools: Don't be alarmed! This is actually an absurdly short list. It's also not hard and fast – you can use whatever glass container tickles your fancy, so long as it can be covered by something porous. A lot of people use mason jars with cheesecloth secured over the top, but I don't love working with cheesecloth. Instead, I use wide-mouth pint jars and sprouting lids designed to fit over them for my little keto fermentation station.
This is a recipe for counter fermentation, not a yogurt maker or an instant pot! I don't have either of those things and I'm not sure how the temperature would impact the probiotics. If you do use either of those, I would recommend using a vegan yogurt starter that is designed for the higher heat.
My kitchen is about 68 degrees (Fahrenheit) at the absolute warmest, and I manage to ferment things all the time! I find that keeping fermented foods near the stove is helpful, as heat from the oven and burners radiates out and keeps my little science projects warm.
It's important to use clean jars, utensils, and lids for this project, so as not to culture anything weird.
I have succesfully doubled this recipe with great results!
I tried this with several brands: 365 (Whole Foods Market), Simply Organic (from Target), Thai Kitchen, A Taste of Thai and Native Forest. The Native Forest and 365 worked the best, followed by Thai Kitchen, followed by the Target and A Taste of Thai brands. The last two were a little soupier than any of the others.
The Trader Joe's brand is really difficult to make work, as it contains no additional binders. If you have this one, I recommend adding a pinch of either agar agar, xanthan gum, guar gum, or glucomannan powder.
Nutrition is calculated based on the pre-fermentation sugar numbers. While the fermentation process actually consumes some of the sugars present, I always pre to err on the side of caution when calculating net carbs.
Why is my coconut yogurt separating?
A little separation is totally normal and the yogurt can just be mixed up before storing in the refrigerator. However, if you use a brand of coconut milk without any additional binders, it's likely that the yogurt will stay separated. As I mention in the recipe notes, using a brand with guar gum, glucomannan powder or another binder is key for making sure this stays together. Brands that are just coconut milk will not thicken, and you will have to use just the coconut cream portion, draining off the excess liquid, to use for making coconut yogurt.
It's not as thick as yours – why?
This can be because of the brand used! As I noted above, the canned coconut milk from Whole Foods Market seems to produce the thickest yogurt (pretty much Greek yogurt), while those from Thai Kitchen and Simply Organic (from Target) produce a slightly thinner yogurt.
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Pour the can of coconut milk into a blender. If it is not already liquid, blend for about 30 seconds until the fat and water have completely combined. Turn off the blender and break open the probiotic capsules, emptying the contents into the coconut milk. Be careful not to drop the capsule in!
Pulse this mixture a few times and transfer to a clean pint jar. Secure the sprouting lid (or cheesecloth), and place in a warm, dark spot.
Leave to ferment for 24-48 hours, checking for texture by carefully stirring the mixture with a clean spoon. If you want to taste the mixture now, just be careful not to reintroduce the spoon to the jar after it's been in your mouth!
Once the yogurt reaches the desired consistency/taste, replace the sprouting lid with one that seals and refrigerate for up to a week. Any longer than this, and I've noticed the yogurt becomes a little too sour.
I've succesfully made this with A Taste of Thai, Thai Kitchen, 365 (Whole Foods Market private label), and Native Forest. The WFM brand and Native Forest tend to make the thickest yogurt. For probiotics, I used 2 servings of this probiotic, which has 14 billion bacteria per serving. I recommend no less than this! No matter what brand you use, aim for around 30 billion total bacteria. Where did I come up with this number? Trial and error!
I am thrilled beyond belief to find your website! It has been so hard for me to be motivated to cook with all my allergies and now I have so many recipes of yours that I can't wait to try- this means the world! Can you please let me know what kind of sprouting jar you used for this? A link would be great too. Thanks!
I was able to find one and made the recipe 🙂 it's now in the refrigerator and has gotten a bit solid on the top and more liquidy on the bottom- is this normal and would it ruin it to stick it in a blender? Thanks!
What a fast reply- thanks so much! I'm so exited for this and can see this fitting into my rouitne. I just realized too that at our health food grocery store they sell a similar product for $25 a jar!
I made this the other day but with a different recipe – same probiotics used but I soaked 1 cup of cashews, drained, and blended them with 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk – delicious! Have you tried doubling the recipe yet? Considering that on my next batch – would you double the probiotics?
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Rose was a happy robin. She loved to eat, sing, and collect things. Like most robins, Rose had a very good memory of her hiding places. She liked to visit them to make sure all her treasures were safe. She had one item she especially loved because of the little girl who had once owned and lost it in the meadow. Now, it was Rose's most valued possession.
The Seafood Festival
VIRTUES: Goodwill Honor Pride
Callie, a large white cat, watched fishermen hang the sea signal flags. She saw a large banner that read, "Seafood Festival." Callie could also see long strings of firecrackers hanging on tree limbs. News of the Seafood Festival spread quickly through the village of Red Haven. All the people cheered and clapped for the fishermen. It didn't matter if it was a good year or a bad year. They always worked hard and took pride in their work.
The Striped Cat
VIRTUES: Cooperation Courage Friendship Prudence Tolerance
Sara was very beautiful. Her thick fur was black and white. Like all skunks, her fur was striped. Sara didn't know that she would soon be joined by another animal. Oliver, the opossum, had never met a skunk. Suddenly, the two strangers were forced to work together when faced with danger. They would have to trust each other to survive.
Twilight Flight
VIRTUES: Concern Leadership Tolerance
It was twilight and the sound of waking bats filled the cave. It was time to hunt for food and water. All at once, hundreds of bats took flight. The night air filled with the sound of their wings as they spread out in all directions. Some people thought the bats were a sign of good fortune and happiness. Others believed scary old stories and were afraid of bats. The bats thought that people would like them if they knew them better.
Welcome to Breakers Island
VIRTUES: Courtesy Truth
Mack was a stranger in a magical and beautiful place. The journey for the small brown mouse to Breakers Island had been difficult across the Sugar Sea. Imagine his pleasant surprise when he found a knowledgeable guide waiting to meet him at the dock. Now, he prepared to look for a new home with no idea of the challenges and adventures awaiting him.
VIRTUES: Cooperation Honor Respect Truth Wisdom
A pod of beautiful whales was making their annual migration trek by Breakers Island. Cody, a very curious calf, always wanted to know more. He loved to listen to his grandfather's stories. His grandfather was a wise old whale and he would tell Cody about animals that lived in the sea. There were stories about people, boats, and faraway lands. The whales are dearly loved by the people who were delighted to see their return in the Sugar Sea.
Win or Lose
VIRTUES: Compassion Courage Friendship Loyalty
The rabbit races were going well. No one could understand why Bobby always picked George to be on his team. George tried his best, but he usually came in last. They had been friends since they were young bunnies. When it mattered most, George had stayed to help Bobby instead of running to save himself.
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They will participate in the exam scheduled to be held on Friday (tomorrow), said Anushka Roy on behalf of the students.
They demands are resignation of the principal and ensuring her punishment under section 305 and 306 for provoking suicide; ensuring student care considering their behaviour, characters, mental health, while physical and mental tortures will not be accepted in any way; stopping the threat of expulsion and illegal detention policy, appointing counsellors to ensure the mental health of students, parents, teachers and other staff, providing necessary counseling to the students who will break discipline; resignation of governing body members and the principal and rendering apology by the school authorities for their misconduct with Aritree's parents.
Meanwhile, another faction of student demanded the release of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College class IX class teacher Hasna Hena, who has been sent to jail in a case filed in connection with Aritree's suicide.
They claimed that their teacher Hasna Hena is innocent. "We demand punishment of the culprit but the release of Hasna Hena," the students chanted slogans in front of the gate No 1.


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Finnish prog trio Von Hertzen Brothers will appear at the Welsh melodic rock festival in July
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Finnish prog rock trio Von Hertzen Brothers have been announced for this year's Steelhouse Festival, which takes place on a mountainside at Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale from July 29-31.
The melodic rock event is headlined by Europe, Ace Frehley and Michael Schenker, with the likes of Graham Bonnet, Orange Goblin and Diamond Head among those acts appearing. The Von Hertzen Brothers and Green Lung represent the proggier end of the spectrum.
"It's been way too long since we climbed up the hill to play for the wonderful crowd of the best, welcoming and sunniest rock festival in Britain," says Mikko Von Hertzen. "We are thrilled to be on the bill and will deliver a show to remember. That's a promise!"
"On a personal level we're overjoyed to have VHB return to Steelhouse," the festival organisers say. "They are one of our favourite bands of this century. A real marker for where rock music which contains, depth, ambition and integrity can go... It also didn't hurt that the band's fans mobilised themselves and requested en masse for them to play - something we were more than happy to facilitate."
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Over the years, I've interviewed and befriended Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain of Journey, and I've seen the band perform live numerous times. I also attended Journey's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame because I thought it might be my only chance to see Steve Perry live. While I was disappointed that he didn't sing with the band that night, when he walked out onto the stage my cousin and I jumped up and started screaming from the cheap seats like the diehard Steve Perry and Journey fans we are. It was a special moment that made our trip to Brooklyn absolutely worth it.
For several years, Steve Perry has talked about releasing new music. Years have come and gone with no new songs, so I was thrilled when his new album, Traces, was announced. I immediately pre-ordered an autographed copy of the deluxe album and eagerly awaited its arrival. Having listened to it several times, I can say that I'm completely satisfied with the music. Steve Perry's voice is the same mature and raspy one I loved on Journey's reunion album, Trial By Fire, and his unmistakable tone and phrasing have returned in all their glory. There are only two rockers on this album, with the rest of the songs being slower-tempo numbers but I'm perfectly fine with that. Steve Perry was never the rocker in the band, Neal Schon was, and this album is a representation of Steve Perry in 2018, not 1981. If you want a Journey album, there are many to choose from. If you want an expertly executed musical tapestry from the definitive male singer of our time, look no further. Steve Perry's back and I couldn't be happier.
"No Erasin" – This is the perfect lead single and track for this album. With the opening line "I know it's been a long time comin' since I saw your face," it's a great nod to Steve Perry's hiatus and a celebration of his return.
"We're Still Here" – This is currently my favorite song on the album. The chorus is gorgeous, the lyrics are evocative, and the vocals sublime. It doesn't get any better than this.
"Most Of All" – Similar to "We're Still Here," this song has a hauntingly beautiful quality to it with a catchy chorus. That makes for three winners in a row.
"No More Cryin" – A gospel and R&B-infused song with a chorus that will get stuck in your head after a single listen. The subject matter is sad but the delivery will make you smile.
"In The Rain" – This somber piano-driven ballad reminds me of a stripped-down version of "It's Just The Rain" from Trial By Fire, probably because of the piano and vocal. It's excellent.
"Sun Shines Gray" – Written with John 5, this is the second rocker on Traces and it has a harder edge than "No Erasin." Its placement provides a breath of fresh air in this exquisite album.
"You Belong To Me" – I love this song, especially the recurring "Was it you or was it I?" line. It's a soulful piano ballad with great harmonies and even better phrasing. Perryisms abound.
"Easy To Love" – The name of this song reminds me of "Lovin' You Is Easy" from Evolution. Its mid-tempo reggae style suits Steve Perry's voice perfectly and is an enjoyable listen from start to finish.
"I Need You" – I almost never listen to The Beatles for pleasure but their influence is vast. While I've never heard this song before, this cover is a short and sweet number that fits in nicely with the rest of the album.
"We Fly" – A moody ballad that starts off with only Steve Perry's voice and incorporates atmospheric keyboards as the song progresses. The line "You were the reason love was our season" conjures up images of "Summer of Luv" from his Greatest Hits + Five Unreleased album.
"October In New York" – An incredibly slow-paced song that seems to embody the heartache Steve Perry feels about losing his girlfriend who passed away from cancer. The orchestration is beautiful, the vocal impassioned, and the lyrics poignant.
"Angel Eyes" – This upbeat R&B song is a spiritual successor to "I Believe" from Street Talk and it's one of my favorites on this album. It's worth buying the deluxe version of Traces for this song alone.
"Call On Me" – Another mid-tempo reggae number, this song is reminiscent of "Baby I'm A Leavin' You" from Trial By Fire. It's the second best bonus track on the deluxe version of Traces.
"Could We Be Somethin' Again" – A fun, catchy song wrapped in a soulful vocal. It won't blow you away but it's enjoyable nevertheless.
"Blue Jays Fly" – Like "October In New York," this song is moody. In the beginning, it's sung in a whisper. Just Steve Perry, a keyboard, and a ton of emotions. It's a reflective song about longing for someone who's gone, which encapsulates the entire theme of the album. That said, it's a gloomy way to close out Traces.
Traces is an excellent album and it's exactly what I expected from Steve Perry in 2018. If you're well versed in his solo music, you'll feel the same way. I sincerely hope that Steve Perry will tour again. Since Steve Perry has already taken the huge step of releasing a new album, which has rekindled his passion for music, why not bring his music to the people in a live setting? One can only hope.
Love his voice!!! I'm hoping that he tours so I can see him!
Awesome review!!! Steve is my HERO!!! This new CD has been the best thing that has happened to me in many years!! I have been crazy over him for 35+ years now, no other voice can ever compare!! This new one was everything I knew it would be. I put mine on at 5 this afternoon and it's still playing at 9:50, I'm one happy camper!!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked my review and that you're enjoying Steve's new album.
The album, which I purchased the MP3 version of from Amazon, was released just a few hours ago in the UK. We only have up to the track 'We Fly' available at the moment. Thankfully a friend from the US is sending me the extended version on CD. I have just listened to the songs that are available on the UK album release in their entirety for the first time. This album has left me in pieces .. in a good way! I think to totally understand this album, you have to know Steve's story of the past 8 or so years. This album is 'grief' and 'heartbreak' poured out in lyric and music. You can feel it, you can sense it, you can almost touch it all the way through. I know from experience there is no grief on earth like losing your soul mate and for that reason, for me, this album is just spectacular. I absolutely love it and hate it at the same time because it made me 'feel'. Thank you Steve! 😉 'In The Rain' is a killer!
Great review on the whole Michael. I am glad you didn't give too much away on the Track by Track Review.
Thanks, Wendy! It's an emotionally honest album, like an autobiography set to music. Thankfully, Steve pulled it off exceptionally well.


Eating out is a treat and a great way to spoil yourself and family after a long week of work, but a lot of those restaurants are playing tricks on your mind. How? It's on the menu and it's actually quite brilliant. Jimmy Rhoades and marketing expert Ali Craig have three things to look out for the next time you're at a restaurant that could save you some cash just by knowing about them.
They understand how your eyes track and focus on the middle right section of the menu. The highest and most expensive items will usually go there.
This allows restaurants to make portion sizes smaller because they are filling you up with that free bread that is cheap for them to make. Most people will become loyal customers because they love the idea of getting something free. The restaurant is the real winner here.
We are always ordering feelings and the names on the menu play to family memories. Just be aware that when you see Grandma's Famous Meatloaf, it's a trap.
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At John Rich's New Nashville Honky-Tonk, the "First Drink Is On the House" for Military, Vets & First Responders
by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | June 4, 2018
Active duty members of the military, veterans or first responders who are headed to Nashville this week for CMA Fest can stop by John Rich's new downtown honky-tonk, Redneck Riviera, for a cold one on the house.
The Big & Rich star created a Heroes Bar inside Redneck Riviera that offers servicemen and women and first responders two-for-one on all beer, wine and cocktails between opening and 10 p.m.
"[There] is a bar inside called the Heroes Bar," says John. "If you're active duty or a vet or a first responder, it's first drink on the house—it is free. It's like, 'Thank you for your service, and what can we get you to drink?'"
Check out the full schedule of events at Redneck Riviera during CMA Fest.
June 7: Music From 12:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.
Chris Shrader, Colt Ford, Gretchen Wilson/Jesie G, Thompson Square, John Rich to introduce Daryl Worley and The Bells, Todd O'Neil, Kasey Tyndall, Big & Rich, Morgan Myles and Big Smo
June 8: Music From 10 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Daryl Worley & The Bells, Granger Smith, John Rich, The Belles, Jay Allen, Yankton, Todd O'Neill, John Rich introduces Parmalee, Barrett Baber, Carter Winter, Chris Shrader and McCoy
Chris Shrader, John Rich signs autographs (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), Natalie Stovall, Stephen Carey, The Belles, Allie Sealy, Myles Nelson, Tracy Lawrence and Dillon Carmichael
June 10: Music From 10 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Chris Shrader, John Rich signs autographs (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), Jared Blake, New North, Todd O'Neil, Kitty Hawk, Jaden Michaels and The Josephines
photo by Nash Country Daily
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Q: Why send authoritative nameserver in DNS? Out of curiosity, I'm checking the Wireshark DNS packets. I can see that there's a DNS query from the host, and then DNS response from the DNS server. Everything is just as expected.
However, if you further check in the query, you can see that the server also sends the NS (authoritative name server). My question is: why?
As a host, I only care about the IP. That's the main point of DNS, to resolve a name into an IP address.
Why, as a host, would I need the NS info?

A: The server doesn't know whether the request is coming from an end client, or is a recursive request from another nameserver. If it's another nameserver, it can cache the Authority Section and query those nameservers directly in the future.
I believe that was the original justification in the protocol, but it has security implications. A response can include an Authority Section that lists bogus nameservers, and this has been used in cache poisoning attacks. So nameservers will generally not cache NS records unless they're delegation records for a subdomain of the domain you're querying.

A: Traditionally name servers don't send a short response to a query but an RFC 1034-1035 compliant full response which includes the authority section that contains Resource Records  that point toward the authoritative name server(s).
The why is probably because with the distributed and delegated nature of DNS it seemed a good idea at the time to include the "source of truth" in responses.
Edit: By the way: sending the authority section is RFC compliant but not mandatory for all query responses.
In BIND this behaviour can be tuned with the minimal-responses yes | no; directive, where the default is no and the Authority and Additional sections of the query response will always be fully populated.
Other name servers  CloudFlare, AWS Route 53, Infoblocks and probably others will already always send such minimal responses by default.  Google's public resolvers will return an Authority section when available, Cloudflare.

I think the origin of that tradition to include both the authority section in as well as the actual query response finds its root in the (pseudo) code from the now obsolete RFC882 page 15-16

If the name server is not authoritative, the code copies

the RRs for a closer name server into the response.

The last section of the code copies all relevant RRs into the response.

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Front Page Politics U.S.WND EXCLUSIVE
Tell Congress what Arpaio learned about Obama!
Petition seeks investigation of what law enforcement calls probable forgery
By Bob Unruh
A good number of members of Congress still believe that an online image posted by the White House – the one Sheriff Joe Arpaio concluded likely is a forgery – is all that's needed for Barack Obama to meet the Constitution's requirements that a president be a "natural born citizen."
And that's the same document some experts say simply proves his ineligibility.
That congressional opinion comes from a number of letters WND readers have forwarded; letters that come from their members of Congress in response to questions about why isn't that body doing something to investigate the many questions about Obama's eligibility.
The letters came at the same time a new petition allows Americans to urge their members of Congress to take the issue seriously with an investigation. The number of names on that document has surged past 40,000 and soon will be approaching 50,000.
Click on this link to read the petition and add your name (Please sign only once).
Among the comments that arrived in just the past few days:
Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said that while "Sheriff Arpaio claims that this birth certificate is a forgery … Hawaiian officials from both parties have repeatedly stated that the president's birth certificate is genuine."
Tom McClintock, R-Calif., explained that there's a political vetting process, then the voters weigh in, Congress oversees the results and then the courts have a say. "President Obama has passed each of these requirements."
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., told his constituent that, "You may be pleased to learn that the White House recently published a copy (sic) president Obama's birth certificate, which can be viewed [online]."
And from Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ill., was this: "I will continue to take the president at his word that he is a natural born citizen of the United States."
WND previously reported that Jerry W. Mansfield, an information research specialist in the Knowledge Services Group of the Congressional Research Service, issued a memo to prepare members of Congress to rebut and defuse questions constituents were asking regarding Obama's presidential eligibility under the natural-born citizen requirement of the Constitution.
Many members of Congress have been found to be quoting from the memo to turn away questions about eligibility. Attached to the memo was an attack piece published by FactCheck.org to dismiss claims that Obama's short-form Certification of Live Birth, originally published during the 2008 presidential campaign by DailyKos.com, was a forgery.
When Obama released an image of a Hawaiian long-form birth certificate on April 27, 2011, after years of stating that the document was not available, the Hawaii Department of Health and governor's office refused to confirm for WND that the image released was an accurate representation of the state's records.
That's the document Sheriff Joe Arpaio's law enforcement investigators say probably is a forgery, while other critics have said since they believe the "natural born citizen" cited in the Constitution was to have been the offspring of two citizen parents, the document proves Obama's ineligibility, as it lists his father as Barack Sr., who never was a U.S. citizen.
The new petition demands that the 112th Congress begin a "full and impartial investigation into the constitutional eligibility of Barack Hussein Obama."
Arpaio recently told radio host Aaron Klein on "Aaron Klein Investigative Radio" on New York's WABC that media and politicians alike are afraid to touch the issue.
"Why didn't someone investigate this? I mean, where is everybody?" Arpaio asked Klein. "How come the federal agencies aren't investigating? We're dealing with federal issues here. So everybody's hiding, and they're still hiding."
Arpaio said he had told lead investigator Mike Zullo to debunk the "birther" claims about Obama's documents.
"My instructions were this: 'I want you to clear the president. I want to get to the bottom of this and get it off the table forever,'" Arpaio told Klein. "Didn't happen that way."
Instead, Zullo and the Cold Case Posse only confirmed concerns about the authenticity of Obama's documents.
As WND reported, Arpaio and his Cold Case Posse conducted an extensive examination of documents released by the White House last April purported to be Obama's original, long-form birth certificate and Selective Service registration form, only to conclude there is probable cause the documents are forgeries.
And the sheriff concluded there is probable cause that there was fraud in the presentation of the birth document image as a genuine document.
Here's the interview:
The dispute has been around since before Obama was elected in 2008 when the first cases were filed in courts challenging his eligibility, based on a long list of missing documents or absent verifications.
Numerous court cases have come and gone. Some were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, where one justice admitted the panel was avoiding the issue. In recent weeks a new round of court challenges has arisen in which citizens have utilized state laws allowing challenges to candidate eligibility. They simply are asking Obama to document his eligibility.
Judges in those cases so far have been in concert in refusing voters permission to pursue their questions under state law.
The petition specifically cites Arpaio's investigation into Obama's documentation.
It's addressed to "All members of the U.S. Congress" and states:
Whereas, the first official U.S. law enforcement investigation into Barack Obama's legal eligibility for the presidency, led by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio and involving a six-month investigation by three professional criminal investigators and two attorneys, established "probable cause" that the document released with great fanfare by the White House April 27, 2011, as Obama's "long-form birth certificate" is a forgery;
Whereas, specifically, these investigators, after interviewing dozens of witnesses, examining hundreds of documents, and taking numerous sworn statements from witnesses around the world, including multiple document experts, concluded that said "birth certificate" did not originate in a paper format, but was created – that is, forged – as an electronic file on a computer;
Whereas, the Arpaio-led law-enforcement investigation cited numerous experts demonstrating that an additional fraud was allegedly committed in the forgery of Barack Obama's Selective Service registration card;
Whereas, the investigation also found that, according to a sworn affidavit by the longtime mailman for the parents of ex-Weather Underground terrorist Bill Ayers, Ayers' mother enthusiastically claimed she had helped pay for the Harvard Law School education of "foreign student" Barack Obama;
Whereas, Arpaio's lead investigator Michael Zullo explained at a March 1 press conference that the 1961 Hawaiian newspaper "announcements" of Barack Obama's birth confirm nothing, since the investigators "can prove beyond a doubt" that these newspapers also announced arrivals of foreign babies as well as native-born; and that the investigators even possess "documented evidence of two adopted individuals who were breathing three years prior" to their supposed Hawaii "birth" and subsequent newspaper "birth announcements";
Whereas, the investigation determined that immigration files in the National Archives recording overseas arrivals into Hawaii are missing from one particular week – the week of Obama's birthday, August 4, 1961;
Whereas, lead investigator Mike Zullo also said his team believes the Hawaii Department of Health has engaged in a systematic effort to hide from public inspection any original 1961 birth records for Obama it may have in its possession;
Whereas, investigators have advised Sheriff Arpaio they believe at least two crimes of fraud were committed: 1) The White House allegedly created a forgery it claimed was an officially produced governmental birth record; and 2) the White House allegedly presented to the residents of Maricopa County, Ariz. – and to the entire American public – a forgery represented as "proof positive" of President Obama's authentic 1961 Hawaii long-form birth certificate;
Whereas, Sheriff Arpaio said March 1: "The president can put all this to rest quite easily. All he has to do is demand the Hawaii Department of Health release to the American public and to a panel of certified court-authorized forensic examiners all original 1961 paper, microfilm and computer birth records the Hawaii Department of Health has in its possession";
Whereas, Arpaio concluded: "Absent the authentication of Hawaii Department of Health 1961 birth records for Barack Obama, there is no other proof he was born anywhere within the United States";
Whereas, despite a virtual media blackout on the issue, repeated national polls show that almost half of registered U.S. voters remain unconvinced that Barack Obama's birth certificate is authentic:
The signers then demand that Congress launch an investigation because "not to finally resolve this monumental and unprecedented constitutional issue would be intolerable, and would constitute the most extreme disrespect and contempt for the U.S. Constitution."
Click here to sign the petition to Congress. (Please sign only once)
See the image released by Obama:
Among the recent statements that arrived from members of Congress:
Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.: "You commented on an investigation that Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz., has launched in order to determine the authenticity of president obama's (sic) birth certificate. Sheriff Arpaio claims that this birth certificate is a forgery. However, Hawaiian officials from both parties have repeatedly stated that the president's birth certificate is genuine. Similarly, politicians from both parties broadly agree that president obama (sic) is a native-born American citizen who is constitutionally qualified to be president."
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.: "While I disagree with most of President Obama's policy positions, I believe he is a natural-born citizen and eligible to be president of the United States. My belief is based upon the fact that he was born in Hawaii, as the release of his long-form birth certificate proves, and his mother is a U.S. citizen. My staff has not found any evidence that contradicts these facts beyond conspiracy theories. Also, Sheriff Arpaio stated that his investigation does not prove that President Obama is constitutionally ineligible for office or that he personally committed fraud."
Tom McClintock, R-Calif.: "A candidate's eligibility … is vetted by a number of sources, both inside the government and out. First, candidates go through an intensive political vetting process in both the primary and general election – their histories are carefully examined by their political opponents who have a vested interest in uncovering the facts. At the end of the campaigns, the voting public weighs in. Then, when all the votes have been cast and counted, it is up to Congress to certify the results. A final check-and-balance against eligibility irregularities lies with the courts, and ultimately the Supreme Court. President Obama has passed each of these requirements. Further, in President Obama's case – in addition to his Hawaii birth certificate – there were two birth announcements in major Hawaii newspapers."
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.: "President Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961. You may be pleased to learn that the White House recently published a copy (sic) president Obama's birth certificate, which can be viewed [online].. … I hope this information is helpful, and I encourage you to continue keeping me informed of the issues that matter to you."
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ill.: "T o be eligible to run for office, the Constitution requires the president to be a natural born citizen of the United States. As you may know, the White House has released President Obama's birth certificate. I will continue to take the president at his word that he is a natural born citizen of the United States. I have chosen to focus on the policies the administration pursues, and whether those policies are in the best interest of our nation. Ohio and our nation face many critical challenges, as our economy continues to falter and deficits and our national debt are at record levels. On each issue, I will continue to fight for what is best for Ohio, with a focus on how it will impact jobs in Ohio. "
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn.: "The U.S. Constitution is our nation's supreme law and cannot be circumvented for any reason. It is my understanding that state officials in Hawaii have attested to the validity of President Obama's birth certificate showing that he was born in that state, which would make him a U.S. citizen. I also have read that both of Hawaii's major newspapers ran birth announcements in August 1961 documenting President Obama's birth in Honolulu. Based on these documents, most members of Congress from both parties appear satisfied that the president is a U.S. citizen. That would preclude any effort to remove him through the impeachment process, which requires a majority in the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the Senate, on the basis of his constitutional eligibility for office. However, I have heard from a number of Tennesseans who continue to have doubts about the president's citizenship. Numerous lawsuits have been filed across the country challenging his eligibility to serve in the White House, which provide a forum for any new evidence to be considered. These lawsuits should receive fair and full consideration under the rules and procedures where they have been filed."
U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas: "The congressman has not, as yet, taken any position on these matters."
Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo.: "While I know that some have questioned the authenticity of President Obama's birth certificate, which was issued when he was born in Honolulu in 1961, my understanding is that Hawaii's state health director, Chiyome Fukino, and the registrar of vital statistics, Alvin Onaka, have affirmed that it is genuine. Moreover, multiple lawsuits challenging President Obama's citizenship have been dismissed. The Constitution states, 'No person except a natural born citizen...shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.' President Obama meets all of these criteria and is therefore constitutionally eligible for the office in which he is serving. I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Coloradans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Colorado and the nation. My job is not about merely supporting or opposing legislation; it is also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics."
U.S. Rep. Michael Coffman, R-Colo.: "Thank you for taking the time to share your concern with me regarding President Obama's birth certificate. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. The campaign provided a rigorous vetting process that included this issue. A copy of his birth certificate has been released, and certified as a legitimate document. As such, I think it is more important to face issues such as the economic crisis and national security as a priority for this nation. While I significantly disagree with the president on a number of issues, I have confidence in his citizenship and legitimacy as president of the United States of America.
Elections have consequences, and so President Obama will remain in office, advocating for his goals for at least another year. Our citizens will have the opportunity to make their views of his habits known the traditional way: at the ballot box."
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.: "As you know, President Obama took office January 21, 2009. Since that time, his administration has presided over rising energy prices, stubbornly high unemployment numbers, and an economy stifled by this administration's regulations. Furthermore, under President Obama our national debt has surpassed $15 trillion – adding nearly $5 billion since he took office. Given the president's lack of leadership, I understand and share your frustration with the current administration. I have taken an active role in creating legislation that will reduce burdensome regulation, decrease the national debt and spur economic growth. Along with Senator Coons of Delaware, I introduced S. 1866, the American Growth, Recovery, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Act (AGREE Act). The AGREE Act will empower small business owners, through tax credits and reductions in burdensome regulations, to start hiring Americans. I am confident that if my proposed legislation passed, the economy would benefit greatly. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate to reduce the national debt and hold the President accountable to the American people."
Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla.: "There is a considerable amount of information circulating the Internet making various claims about President Obama, including that he was not born in Hawaii and has not provided a valid birth certificate as proof he is a natural born citizen. Likewise, during the 2008 presidential campaign, there was information on the Internet claiming Senator John McCain was not eligible to run for president due to an alleged lack of U.S. jurisdiction over the military installation in Panama Canal in which Senator McCain was born. These issues resulted in a number of unsuccessful legal filings challenging the natural born citizen qualification of both Obama and McCain. Specifically, with regard to President Obama's birth certificate, in June 2008, then Senator Obama produced a certification of live birth from the State of Hawaii Department of Health, which has been available for inspection by various news media. In addition, Hawaii's Health director, in October 2008 and again in July 2009, verified that the Health Department has President Obama's original birth certificate on file and that he was born in Hawaii. Ultimately, President Obama released his long-form birth certificate from Hawaii, on April 27, 2011, which is posted on the Internet for viewing."
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa: "The minimum requirements for President of the United States are set out in Article II of the Constitution. To be President a person must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least thirty-five years old, and must have been a resident of the United States for fourteen years. President Obama's birth in the state of Hawaii automatically makes him a natural-born citizen of the United States. Further, his parents' citizenship and the amount of time they lived in the United States prior to or after his birth are irrelevant to his eligibility. To confirm his eligibility, he has released a copy of his birth certificate, which Hawaiian officials verified as authentic, and a birth announcement in the local newspaper. In this case, President Obama meets all requirements set out in the Constitution. Finally, as you know, several lawsuits concerning his eligibility were in the court system. One prominent lawsuit in Pennsylvania was recently dismissed. I believe this lawsuit was properly dismissed, and I am confident the courts will handle any pending lawsuits appropriately."
Nearly 20 statements from members of Congress on the issue had been reported earlier, and several reflected that they had questions.
One of those was Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., who said, regarding the constitutional qualifications for president, "Any circumvention of these constitutional requirements would be a slap in the face to the rule of law and our very democracy."
Also, Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, told a constituent that it appears the courts should resolve the issue, not Congress, and he wondered what claims can be brought to Obama's doorstep.
One other voice in the wilderness was that of U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, whose H.R. 1503 said:
"To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate for election to the office of President to include with the committee's statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate, together with such other documentation as may be necessary to establish that the candidate meets the qualifications for eligibility to the Office of President under the Constitution."
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