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Vágar is an island in the Faroe Islands, the island is also called Vága in combination with other words. [edit] Villages
[edit] Other destinationsMykines - The westernmost island. It can be reached by boat from Sørvágur or by helicopter from the airport in Vágar or one of the helicopter places in Tórshavn, Suðuroy etc. Mykines is know for its puffins and charming village with turf roofed houses. [edit] Understand[edit] TalkThe Faroese language is descended from Old Norse but apparently only Icelandic offers mutual understanding with it. Visitors are advised never to assume that a place sounds like it is slelled and Vágar is pronounced something like Vau-er with au as in fraud. [edit] Get inAccess from UK, Denmark, Norway and Iceland by air to Vagar Airport with Atlantic Airways, the Faroes own airline. Motor vehicular access by undersea tunnel from Streymoy. Payment is only necessary one way, from Vagar to Streymoy, and must be made at any petrol filling station any time up to three days after travel. [edit] Get around[edit][add listing] See[edit] Itineraries[edit][add listing] Do[edit][add listing] Eat[edit][add listing] Drink[edit] Stay safeCall 112 in case of emergency. There are doctors in Vágar. After normal work hours people need to drive to Tórshavn, if they need medical help. The medical help phone after working hours is: 1870. It is the same for almost all of the country. The local doctor's phone in working hours Mon.-Friday is +298 332413. [edit] Get out

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Calories in No Bake Graham Cracker Cheesycake
Calories per Ingredient
Here are the foods from our food nutrition database that were used for the nutrition calculations of this recipe.
Calories per serving of No Bake Graham Cracker Cheesycake
34 calories of Pie fillings, canned, cherry, (0.05 can (21 oz))
18 calories of NABISCO, Graham Crackers, Cinnamon, Low Fat, (0.15 serving)
12 calories of Kraft Jello-o Brand Fat Free Sugar Free Pudding, Vanilla, (0.20 Serving)
12 calories of Philadelphia Fat Free Cream Cheese, (0.40 oz)
8 calories of Western Family Fat Free Cool Whip, (0.80 tbsp)
4 calories of Milk, nonfat, (0.05 cup)
0 calories of Lemon juice, (0.10 tbsp)
Calories per serving of No Bake Graham Cracker Cheesycake
34 calories of Pie fillings, canned, cherry, (0.05 can (21 oz))
18 calories of NABISCO, Graham Crackers, Cinnamon, Low Fat, (0.15 serving)
12 calories of Kraft Jello-o Brand Fat Free Sugar Free Pudding, Vanilla, (0.20 Serving)
12 calories of Philadelphia Fat Free Cream Cheese, (0.40 oz)
8 calories of Western Family Fat Free Cool Whip, (0.80 tbsp)
4 calories of Milk, nonfat, (0.05 cup)
0 calories of Lemon juice, (0.10 tbsp)
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This is so good! I did what WSPIRE did and made it with lowfat nilla wafers in muffins liners. Good one! |
Submitted by: THSNDFLD111 (9/20/13) report inappropriate |
I made this recipe the other day with slight addition with yogurt with fruit instead of putting fruit on top of cake wow was this great. Now I can have the forbidden cheesecake without all the calories. |
Submitted by: BSHRIMP100 (9/10/13) report inappropriate |
great Would make just the filling for less calories |
Submitted by: GMWANDGG (7/18/13) report inappropriate |
fat free cream cheese tho? I'm terrified to try it... |
Submitted by: RELENTLESS87 (5/14/13) report inappropriate |
O M G!! I made this for a get together last night and it was a HUGE HIT!! The only change I made was using the cheesecake flavor pudding and adding more fresh lemon juice. I cut up fresh strawberries and made a sugar free raspberry sauce for the toppings. Definately a keeper! |
Submitted by: PANN1124 (4/18/13) report inappropriate |
Does anyone know how much the calories would be if you left off the pie filling? I adore everything else, I just like my 'cheesecake' plain! I would hate to cut myself of some calories I could have! |
Submitted by: VINTAGEDREAM (1/30/13) report inappropriate |
The recipe is calculated using 3 servings of low fat cinnamon graham crackers. That is only 6 full graham crackers and they only cover the bottom of a 5 x 7 pan. I made this in a 5x7 pan and calculated for 15 servings - 89.3 cal. |
Submitted by: KAGOULET (1/13/13) report inappropriate |
use fat free sugar free cheesecake pudding and substitute cottage cheese for cream cheese |
Submitted by: JSMIDSTRA (7/8/12) report inappropriate |
This is as good as low fat gets. We used fresh strawberries. Thank you for an excellent recipe. |
Submitted by: KHEIER7 (6/15/12) report inappropriate |
YUMMY!!! I did a small pan with less graham crackers so larger portions with the same calories... :) and FF cheesecake pudding!!! Thanks |
Submitted by: TKO0551 (5/24/12) report inappropriate |
This is so good, I made this with sugar free chocolate pudding, and omitted the lemon juice, and, I used a low fat graham cracker crust. It is hard to believe that the carbs in this recipe is so low. Try it, you won't be sorry. |
Submitted by: JERNI89 (5/24/12) report inappropriate |
I have made this recipe many times before and it is delicious. The one difference I have is that I hate the flavor of the fat free cream cheese so I cover it up with sugar free cheesecake flavored pudding instead of vanilla. Love the cottage cheese idea below! Tons of added protein! |
Submitted by: MEDHOPEFUL777 (5/18/12) report inappropriate |
This is a great recipe because it tastes so rich and decadent. I love to make it with sugar free cherry or blueberry pie filling. I also use the sugar free Cool Whip. Great for pot lucks! |
Submitted by: BLUESTARMOM (3/22/12) report inappropriate |
This looks so good! We all like cheesecake but avoid it for most of the time due to sugar & fat content. I will definitely make this soon. |
Submitted by: SMOULINIER (3/22/12) report inappropriate |
Made this tonight & it was easy and came out great. Didn't have low fat grahams, so used regular, a few more calories. Didn't let it set overnight, couldn't wait to try it. Bet it will be even better tomorrow. Definitely will make again. |
Submitted by: BESCATS (3/11/12) report inappropriate |
It was very good. The portions are small but with the low calories, I could have two! |
Submitted by: HEALTHYDESIRE (1/29/12) report inappropriate |
A twang of some sort left me disappointed. Don't know if it's the lemon juice or the sugar free pudding. I'll try it again without the lemon juice. |
Submitted by: LUVPOETESS (11/15/11) report inappropriate |
Just awesome! I used Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, 2% milk and put 1/4 cup of the filling into Keebler Mini Pie Crusts. Comes out to about 200 calories. Jello has a Make and Serve SF vanilla pudding that has significantly less sodium than the regular SF pudding so I used it too. |
Submitted by: AIMLESS07 (11/5/11) report inappropriate |
Made individual servings in cupcake pan using the low fat vanilla wafer in the bottom( crush it up). Then added a trick a trainer taught me, add a scoop of protein powder to the cheesecake mix! Can't even taste the difference. |
Submitted by: 2BSAVITZ (3/29/11) report inappropriate |
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, and I love the saving of calories from traditional cheesecake ingredients. |
Submitted by: MARYSABEAN (3/28/11) report inappropriate |
I made a few slight adjustments to recipe. I used fat free sugar free cheesecake flavored pudding and I only used 1 layer of graham cracker. |
Submitted by: SUGARMAG13 (3/28/11) report inappropriate |
I made the full fat versions for years but never thought of making it like this. Will be able to have cheesecake again, at last!! |
Submitted by: THINAGIN2 (3/24/11) report inappropriate |
Sounds great but these ingredients are not available in Israel. How about a recipe with low fat white cheese, fresh fruit, and petite berre instead of graham crackers? |
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That one has been there a while, as our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom tour pointed it out over 2 years ago.
Can anyone tell me if this hidden mickey has been spotted before? Today as I rode the Haunted Mansion, I noticed in the graveyard scene the part where the "ghoul" is floating in what kind of looks like a window that one of the "hands" of the ghoul was a mickey head shape. How peculiar!
That one has been there a while, as our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom tour pointed it out over 2 years ago.
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Yup, a while. but can i just say..or scream..YOU WERE AT WDW TODAY??!!! lucky dog you...
He won't win the MVP or be voted into the Hall of Fame........then again, some heroes don't play games.
Darn, and I got all excited! Oh well, a new find for me!!! :-)
Yup, I was there today for about 2 hrs, and can I just say YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS IS AWESOME!!!! I'm so happy that the Kingdom has returned to the Kingdom again, it's old debonair charm is back!
I was so excited to see the horse-drawn trolley again and Mary Poppins riding the carousel. So cool!
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I've been seeing that for a while.
I'm only happy in Disney World
I am still a proud pod person
Keep on babbeling
I am so insanely jealous. I still have to wait 231 days until I get to go to WDW I am so depressed, but at least I have this website to keep my spirits up! I cannot wait to see the Year of a Million Dreams. You lucky duck!
My name is Emily and I am addicted to Walt Disney World. There, I said it and I'm proud.
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Moving to St. Petersburg, FL in November!!!
I will be at WDW every two weeks then... I can't wait!
From what I've heard, the Hidden Mickey you mentioned, the one formed by the ghoulie's shroud, is the only "official" Hidden Mickey on that ride, that is to say that it was designed into the ride by the Imagineers. The more popular and easier to spot Hidden Mickey formed by the three dishes in the lower left corner of the ballroom dining table is a "non-official" one, created by cast members by rearranging the dishes. I'm told that it ocassionally disappears when the dishes are replaced back into their original and proper place settings, but the CMs usually will promptly put it back.
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There is also one one the spiders.
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United States Senator Senator Dianne Feinstein Statement for the Record I would like to thank Chairman Leahy for his leadership on this Committee and for his commitment to moving well qualified judicial nominees through the confirmation process. Today the Committee is hearing testimony from California Superior Court Judge Michael M. Anello, who has been nominated to a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. As many of you know, in California we have established a bipartisan Judicial Advisory Committee that is responsible for recommending nominees to fill vacancies in California's federal district courts. Judge Anello was a unanimous recommendation of that committee. Born in 1943, Judge Anello graduated from Bowdoin College and Georgetown Law School before entering active duty in the United States Marine Corps in 1968. While serving in Vietnam, he acted as a military prosecutor, defense counsel, and judge, until he was released in 1972 with multiple honors, a certificate of commendation, and the rank of captain. As he told members of the California Judicial Advisory Committee, his experience applying military justice in a war zone instilled in him a lasting respect for the rules of evidence and procedure. Following military service, Judge Anello moved to San Diego, where he worked first as a Deputy City Attorney and then for a prominent law firm known as Tood, Toothacre & Wingbert when he entered, and Wingert Grebing Anello & Brukaber when he left. During his time as a litigator, he developed experience in criminal and civil litigation, as well as appellate law. In 1998, California Governor Pete Wilson appointed him to the State Superior Court, where he has served with distinction for a decade. His colleagues on that court have elected him to the court's Executive Committee four times; and in the Southern California legal community, he is well known and well respected for his intelligence and his judicial temperament. I am pleased that Judge Anello is here today to testify before the Committee. |


text: The Best Wines at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen 2013 The Best Wines We Tried at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen by Nicole Perry 6/19/13 7 Reactions 47 Shares Print 11 30 6 0 0 The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is a paradise for oenophiles (aka wine connoisseurs). To say that we quenched our thirst while meandering through the tents is a vast understatement. Many bottles tempted, but only a handful truly stood out. See our top wine picks from the weekend, then make a trek to your local liquor store, snap up one of the suggested bottles, and start sipping and savoring. — Additional reporting by Susannah Chen and Anna Monette Roberts Start Fizz 56 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Effervescent, garnet-hued, and berry-sweet, Fizz 56, a semisparkling Brachetto from the Piedmont region of Italy, lit up our taste buds. We found it so irresistible that despite being inundated with food and drink to sample, we came back for not one, not two, but three tastes over the weekend. 1 / 15 2011 The FMC Forrester Meinert Chenin What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 One of the best wines we had under the tent was The FMC, a top-of-the-line Chenin Blanc from South Africa's Stellenbosch wine region. Unlike the brand's entry-level Chenin Blanc, this version was unspeakably creamy and complex, with spices and a lingering subtle sweetness on the tip of the tongue. Photo: Susannah Chen 2 / 15 2010 Miner Family Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The 2010 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir was our favorite pick from the Miner Family Winery. Earthy and light, it's an exceptional example of the varietal. 3 / 15 2012 Charles & Charles Rosé What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 If you see a bottle of this Rosé at your local grocer or liquor store, grab it quick, because the vintage is already sold out. Don't let the $11 price point fool you. Inside the twist-capped bottle is a dry, crisp wine that has a sweet, floral finish like hibiscus. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts 4 / 15 2000 Alfred Gratien Champagne Brut Millésime What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yeasty and ripe, this Champagne from Alfred Gratien was a real treat. 6 / 15 2012 Jorge Ordóñez & Co. Victoria What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes of tropical fruits make this smooth, Muscat-based dessert wine from Bodegas Jorge Ordóñez winery in Málaga, Spain, dangerously succulent. 6 / 15 The Infinite Monkey Theorem What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 At a picnic or backyard barbecue, a six-pack of these skinny, sparkling cans of Non-Vintage Back Alley Moscato would be gone in no time. A cowboy next to me took a swig and interjected, "This is damn good!" It has a perfect, honeysuckle-sweet flavor, and the fizzy bubbles make it taste so fresh. Who needs beer when you have good wine in a can? Photo: Anna Monette Roberts 7 / 15 2009 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Wines of Germany tent poured a Riesling Auslese from Weingut Robert Weil in the famed Rheingau region; the honeylike wine was elegant, concentrated, and nicely balanced between acidity and sweetness. Photo: Susannah Chen 8 / 15 2010 Anjoli Priorat What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Surprisingly easy drinking for a big, high-alcohol wine, this Garnacha-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Syrah blend from the Priorat region of Spain was one of our favorites of the weekend. 9 / 15 Il Ugo! What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Il Ugo!, a semisparkling white wine infused with elderflower and other herbaceous flavors, won us over. We can't wait to tote along a bottle to our next picnic. 11 / 15 2005 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée Brut What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Regal purple label? Check! Delicately effervescent? Check! Yeasty, buttery flavor? Check! Altogether delightful? You get the idea. 11 / 15 2011 Butternut Chardonnay What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The secret to this Butternut Chardonnay is the blend of Chardonnay grapes, grown throughout different regions of California. It contributes to the butterscotch, hazelnut, and French oak flavors, hence the playful name "Butternut." 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Jeb Bush Gives Up, Endorses Mitt Romney
Grass-fed Florida alligator Jeb Bush, the man who supposedly can't run for president because of his last name but whose endorsement and support the party appears to deem critical, has given up looking for a White Knight to endorse and will just pretend to like Mitt Romney instead. He has made his endorsement today, half-assedly, […]
Naked Scott Brown To Campaign For John McCain!
A certain nude senator from the state of Taxachusetts wowed the Tea Party Nation with his non-Martha-Coakleyness, which was enough to get him elected, but ever since then he has been SELLING OUT. Exhibit A: his outrageous vote for the jobs bill, which might someday result in actual employment for the lamers who currently spend […]
INTERN RILEY GOES LEGIT: Look, he's writing for the esteemed Internet publication Matt Taibbi's Still So Mad At Goldman Sachs. His beat: college and whoring, two topics upon which he is a National Authority. Check it out! [True/Slant: The Diploma Mill]
Al Franken Now Beholden To Republican Special Interests
The newly installed stooge/senator from Minnesota, veteran circus performer Al Franken, had to wait, what, eight months to assume office? And during that time he frittered away many an hour in court, wasting the People's Money on the frivolous lawsuit that was eventually decided in his favor. Norm Coleman warned him from the very beginning […]
Newt Gingrich Joins Traitorous Band Of Republican Moderates
This National Council for a New America, what do they do exactly besides hold coffee klatsches in Alexandria and inflame the ire of conservative voters? Who knows, but they've sucked Newt Gingrich into their little borg, which means they probably have spare wives and free donuts on hand. [The Fix]
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Former Bush spokesmodels who do not know what the Cuban Missile Crisis was, finding work with reptilian Cheetos-addicted statisticians: it's a Microtrend! Dana Perino recently joined this elite demographic when she was hired on at Mark Penn's PR outfit to "communicate" things for "clients," who include Lucifer and the reanimated corpse of Kenneth Lay. [Wall […]
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They wanted him to lose?
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Lonegan had the support of the TEA Party and had a rally where Mark Levin and Sarah Palin came and spoke on his behalf.
The RNC despises all three. So yes they'd rather have Booker win than a TEA Party backed Republican take the seat.
Pribus pulled the same stunt with Michele Bachmann. Which is a large part of why she's not running again.
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Here is the website for McConnell's challenger. The primary is in May, but the campaign needs all the help it can get.
McConnell: Tea Party ´Bullies´ Who Need Punch in Nose
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on a conference call organized by Karl Rove's Crossroads organization for large donors and their advisers on Oct. 30 that the Tea Party movement, in his view, is a "nothing but a bunch of bullies" that he plans to "punch … in the nose."
On the call, according to a donor who was on it, McConnell personally named Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) as Tea Party conservatives he views as problematic for him. "The bulk of it was an attack on the Tea Party in general, Cruz in particular," the source, a prominent donor, said in a phone interview with Breitbart News.
But the most memorable line came at the end of the call.
"McConnell said the Tea Party was 'nothing but a bunch of bullies,'" the source said. "And he said 'you know how you deal with schoolyard bullies? You punch them in the nose and that's what we're going to do.'"
Rove, as well as American Crossroads President and CEO Steven J. Law who also serves as the president of sister group Crossroads GPS, were also on the call. >>>
Pointing to how Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just invoked the "nuclear option," breaking 225-year old Senate rules to slip through President Obama's liberal nominees, an aide to a Tea Party lawmaker said that McConnell's focus on trying to go after the Tea Party has jeopardized Senate Republicans' chances at actually beating Democrats. "Under Sen. McConnell's watch, Republicans today just got rolled over by Democrats who pushed the button on the nuclear option, destroying years of well-established Senate order," the aide said in an email to Breitbart News. "Perhaps if he focused less on destroying the Tea Party and more on defeating Democrats, he'd have more to show for his leadership."
McConnell just put a 'kick me' sign on his back.
At a time when we need strong leaders, we have McConnell, Boehner and McPain led around by the likes of Rove.


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Recipe courtesy George Duran
- Ham on the Street
- 2 tablespoons Indian curry paste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1/2 bunch basil, leaves chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
- 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Steamed rice, to serve
- Paprika, for garnish
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish
In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.
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- What was your favorite experience on this trip?
"The most meaningful experience that I have had on this trip is making music with the people I have met and made a family with throughout this year. This trip has made me realize the relationships I have built with other people and to be able to share our passions is something that is much greater than ourselves. Music is the driving force of our passions and when we share music together, nothing is impossible. I am so grateful for this opportunity to share music with the people on this bus and the audience members we have touched."
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United States Senator
July 28, 2009
Prepared statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Executive Business Meeting to Consider
the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
To be an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Mr. Chairman, after much deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot support the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court.
The Senate must confirm to the Supreme Court individuals who possess a superior intellect, distinguished legal experience, unquestioned integrity, and even judicial demeanor and temperament. More importantly, the Senate has a tremendous responsibility to confirm individuals who truly understand the proper role of a Justice as envisioned by the Constitution.
This is the most critical qualification of a Supreme Court Justice - the capacity to faithfully interpret the law and Constitution without personal bias or prejudice. Our system of checks and balances demands that judges not take on the role of policy makers. That's because our great American tradition envisioned that political and social battles be fought in the legislative - not judicial - branch of government. Further, our American legal system requires that judges check their biases, personal preferences and politics at the door of the courthouse. Just as Lady Justice stands before the Supreme Court blindfolded, judges and Justices must wear blindfolds when they interpret the Constitution and administer justice.
As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I have voted to confirm both Republican and Democrat Presidents' picks for the Supreme Court using this standard. Unfortunately, I believe that Judge Sotomayor's performance at her Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing left me with more questions than answers. It is imperative that the nominee persuade us that he or she will be able to set aside one's own feelings so he or she can blindly and dispassionately administer equal justice for all. Yet I am not convinced that Judge Sotomayor has the ability to wear that judicial blindfold, and resist having her personal biases and preferences dictate her judicial method on the Supreme Court.
President Obama clearly believes Judge Sotomayor measures up to his "empathy" standard, which encourages judges to make use of their personal politics, feelings and preferences. This radical "empathy" standard stands in stark opposition to what most of us understand to be the proper role of the judiciary. To her credit, at the hearing Judge Sotomayor repudiated President Obama's "empathy" standard. But Judge Sotomayor's record, both in and outside of the courtroom, reveal to me a judicial philosophy that bestows a pivotal role to personal preferences and beliefs in her judicial method.
In speeches she gave and law review articles she wrote over the years, Judge Sotomayor doubted that a judge could ever be truly impartial. She argued it would be a "disservice both to the law and society" for judges to disregard personal views shaped by one's "differences as women or men of color." She proclaimed that the court of appeals is where "policy is made." She said that a "wise Latina would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male", and disagreed with a statement by Justice O'Connor that "a wise old woman and a wise old man would eventually reach the same conclusion in a case." She said that judges should look to foreign law so they can get their "creative juices" flowing.
At her confirmation hearing, Judge Sotomayor attempted to explain these statements away. However, I had problems harmonizing her answers with the statements she has repeated over and over again throughout the years. The statements made at the hearing and those made in speeches and law review articles outside the hearing are in mind polar opposites of each other - they are not compatible and cannot be reconciled. I also question the reliability of statements made at a formal hearing where a nominee is clearly prepared to answer questions as compared to statements that were made over the years in an unguarded manner, without any restrictions and without a set goal in mind - confirmation to the judicial bench.
In addition, Judge Sotomayor's record on the bench raises serious concerns. Hard cases say the most about a judge. And as we all know, the Supreme Court only takes on the hard cases. Well, those are the cases that raise the most concerns about this nominee and what she will do if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. First, her record before the Supreme Court is not a particularly impressive one - she was reversed 8 out of 10 times, and was criticized in another of the 10 cases. So the Supreme Court disagreed with her 9 out of 10 times. In addition, some of her cases raise questions about whether she will adequately protect the Second Amendment's right to bear arms and Fifth Amendment property rights. Statements she made at the hearing raise concerns that she will inappropriately create or expand rights under the Constitution. Further, some of her cases raise questions about whether she will impose her personal policy decisions instead of those of the legislative or executive branch.
At her confirmation hearing, Judge Sotomayor was questioned at length about her understanding of rights under the Constitution - including the Second and Fifth Amendments and the right to privacy - and the rationale for her decisions in Ricci, Maloney, Didden and other cases. She was also asked about how she views precedent and how she applies it in cases before her. Unfortunately, I wasn't satisfied with Judge Sotomayor's responses about her cases or her general understanding of rights under the U.S. Constitution. Moreover, I wasn't reassured that Judge Sotomayor would disregard her strong personal sympathies and prejudices when ruling on hard cases dealing with important Constitutional rights.
For example, I wasn't persuaded by Judge Sotomayor's claims that she followed precedent in Ricci, nor her explanation as to why she could dismiss such a significant case with absolutely no legal analysis. I was concerned with Judge Sotomayor's explanation of her decision in Maloney holding that the Second Amendment is not "fundamental," and her refusal at the hearing to affirm that Americans have a right of self-defense. If Maloney is upheld by the Supreme Court, the Second Amendment will not apply against state and local governments, thus permitting potentially unrestricted limitations on this important Constitutional right. I was troubled with Judge Sotomayor's failure to understand that her decision in Didden dramatically and inappropriately expands the ability of state local and federal governments to seize private property under the Constitution, and that she mischaracterized the Supreme Court's holding in Kelo. Judge Sotomayor's discussion of landmark Supreme Court cases and her own decisions on the Second Circuit did not convince me that she understands the rights given to Americans under the Constitution, or will refrain from expanding or restricting those rights based on her personal preferences. I was not persuaded that Judge Sotomayor will not allow those personal beliefs and preferences to steer her judicial method and the outcome of cases.
Nearly 20 years ago, in his confirmation hearing, then-Judge Souter spoke about courts "filling vacuums" in the law. That concept greatly worried me, because courts should never fill voids in the law left by Congress. Justice Souter's decisions on the Supreme Court, I believe, demonstrate that he does believe courts do indeed fill vacuums in the law - and I've regretted my vote to confirm him ever since. So I've asked several Supreme Court nominees about courts filling vacuums at their hearings. Judge Sotomayor's lukewarm answer left me with the same pit in my stomach I've had with Justice Souter's rulings that I had hoped to have cured with his retirement, and it reinforced my concerns with her hearing testimony, cases and speeches.
In conclusion, all judges must have a healthy respect for the Constitutional separation of powers and the exercise of judicial restraint. All judges must be bound by the word of the Constitution and legal precedent. However, Supreme Court Justices are in a very special position with respect to their decision-making process. The Supreme Court has the final say on the law. Justices on the Supreme Court have fewer constraints on their judging than judges on the district and appellate courts. So it's critical that we ensure nominees to the Supreme Court will resist the temptation to mold the Constitution to their personal beliefs and preferences. As one witness testified at the hearing, the judicial restraint of a Supreme Court Justice is self restraint.
Judge Sotomayor is a remarkable woman. She is a talented woman, a woman of substance and personality, a true trail blazer. There is no doubt that Judge Sotomayor is intelligent, possesses integrity, and has a distinguished legal background. We are all proud of her many accomplishments. However, I don't believe that Judge Sotomayor possesses the critical ingredients of a Supreme Court Justice. Unfortunately, I'm not convinced that Judge Sotomayor will be able to set aside her personal biases and prejudices and decide cases in an impartial manner based upon the Constitution. I'm not convinced that Judge Sotomayor will protect important Constitutional rights, nor am I convinced that she will refrain from creating new rights under the Constitution. I'm not convinced that Judge Sotomayor understands the proper role of a judge in our system of checks and balances, and I'm not convinced that she will not allow her own personal beliefs and preferences to dictate the outcome of cases before her.
Which Judge Sotomayor will sit on the Supreme Court? Is it the judge who proclaimed that the court of appeals is where "policy is made," or is it the nominee who pledged "fidelity to the law?" Is it the judge who disagreed with Justice O'Connor's statement that a wise woman and a wise man will ultimately reach the same decision, or is it the nominee who rejected President Obama's empathy standard?
Only time will tell. But for now, my vote must be based on the nominee's respect for and adherence to the Constitution and judicial restraint. Based on her answers at the hearing and her decisions, writings and speeches, I'm not convinced that Judge Sotomayor has the right judicial philosophy for the Supreme Court. I must vote against her nomination.


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Upgrade for the hallway Deirdre from Scottsdale, AZ– Verified Buyer I purchased this sconce to replace a tiny, oudated one in our hallway. I love the modern style of this sconce and it was very easy to install, the only issues I have are the lightbulbs I put in stick out of the top, I just need to find some smaller bulbs to use instead. |
For over four decades, George Kovacs has been a name synonomous with contemporary design. George Kovacs is a pioneer in the fusion of clean lines with unexpected twists and curves, resulting in pieces that had a modern appeal with a retro flavor. George Kovacs designed and manufactured his products from his facility in Brooklyn, NY up until a few years ago. His studio, designs, and naming rights were purchased by the Minka Group and his collection was incorporated as a stand-alone grouping.
Although the products are now imported, the design heritage remains the same. George Kovacs lighting remains at the forefront of cutting edge contemporary style, and he retains a team of renowned designers, including George Kovacs himself, Rachel Simon, Karim Rashid, and Alecia Wesner. These lighting experts have designed a wide selection of wall sconces, pendants, ceiling lights, bath lighting, table lamps and floor lamps.
There is nothing better than a Kovacs light for today's modern home decor. Be sure to browse the Kovacs line of lighting and be astonished by the intriguing and forward-looking aspects of cutting edge design and technology. Defined by unusual elements fused with a popular vision of what modern means, his lighting creates an individual and powerful sense of space no matter where it is placed.