escend,
		provides a default implementation for the <code>update</code>
                method. This default implementation paints on the display
		if the
                component is opaque. If a UI class from a non-visual auxiliary
                look and feel does not override this method, all
                opaque components appear as blank areas on the screen!
</blockquote>

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  <h3>Extending UIDefaults</h3>

            <p>In many cases, you
              might want an auxiliar