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June 26 (pending) — Barriers to a Finalized Deal Remain
Unhappy Anniversary: Today, June 23, is the anniversary of the Kelo v. New London Supreme Court ruling. New London-specific info will be updated throughout the day below, and this post will stay at or near the top today.
11:50 p.m. — Signing off. Thanks to all who visited. All in all, this has to be seen as a pretty decent day for property-rights advocates.
11:45 p.m. — The Associated Press report by the chronically biased Jennifer Loven quotes Senator Cornyn as saying the scope of the Executive Order is limited, while Reuters plays it pretty straight. Loven also characterizes the takings issue as a conservative ("particularly in the west") vs. liberal ("an important tool for urban renewal projects").
11:35 p.m. — Caught the issuance of Bush's Executive Order during the outage. Good news, and possibly extremely good news. It should mean that the federal government won't engage in "public purpose" (vs. "public use") eminent domain proceedings. I'm not clear as to whether this would extend itself to any project in which federal aid is involved but which is administered by another governmental entity, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
11:30 p.m. — See the last para added to the 10 p.m. excerpt (had an outage for about an hour from 10:20 – 11:20 — apologies for the inconvenience). Ms. Kelo is saying she has to "go," which to me would indicate that she gets her home, but it won't be in parcel 4A. I still like my 5 p.m. theory that she's going to have her house moved next to Cristofaro's.
10:00 p.m. — Remember that the operative word is TENTATIVE. The AP report from later this evening has additional comments from Susette Kelo and Mike Cristofaro:
Later Friday, Kelo disputed the characterization of the deal and described the status of discussions as: "There's talks. That's it."
….. Michael Cristofaro, Pasquale's son, praised Rell and the Department of Economic and Community Development for trying to find a fair solution. However, he said he's still not sure about the outcome.
"There's a lot of details in the negotiations that we haven't totally agreed on and we're working on those," he said. "When Susette and I make our statements next week, I think everyone will be pleased with the results that the state has come up with."
Cristofaro acknowledged the tentative agreement could still fall through.
"Anything can happen in New London," he said. "I just don't want to jinx it. The state is really working hard to work something out with us."
….. "I think Governor Rell has great faith that there's going to be a resolution to this nightmare," Kelo said Friday. "It's not positive for me because I've got to go. I'm not happy about it."
5:00 p.m. — The latest AP dispatch (backup link here) has this:
(Connecticut) House Minority Leader Robert Ward, who is familiar with parts of the proposed settlement, said tentative plans include moving Kelo's house.
Kelo has been okay with having her house moved for quite some time. The original idea was to move Kelo's AND Cristofaro's house to an area inside Parcel 4A (see map below). My theory is that they're now talking about moving her next to Cristofaro's place (which would not be moved, and is by far more difficult to move than Kelo's house). The people next to Cristofaro (Beyer) settled in early June, so that property will be torn down, and Kelo's house could be moved onto the vacant lot. Both homes would then be in the same cluster with the high-powered, politically-connected Italian Dramatic Club.
2:10 p.m. — You have to wonder the referendum petition campaign, which on Monday submitted what appeared to be many more than enough signatures to get a citywide vote on evicting the holdouts on the ballot, had any influence on the settlement proceedings. If this New London Day online poll (still in progress) is any indication, the referendum to prevent eviction, if allowed, would have passed bigtime (access to the poll probably requires New London Day registration):
The 70% or so sentiment against city plans and positions is consisent with previous Day polls (here [third topic at link] and here) on Kelo-related matters. (Note: The final result was 307 yes, 107 no; I believe the poll may have ended early on June 24 because of the news of the tentative settlement on June 23.)
1:00 p.m. — Here's an excerpt from the AP report that moved over the wires at about 12:30, that has a portion of Governor Rell's statement The Day didn't have:
Details of the deal were not released. The matter should be wrapped up by June 30, Rell said in a written statement.
"From the beginning I have consistently fought for fairness and accommodation with the Fort Trumbull residents," Rell said. "Today's announcement is proof that working together and negotiating in good faith can benefit everyone involved – the city of New London, the state of Connecticut and the residents of the Fort Trumbull peninsula."
Can't resist a bit of a needle here — The AP just can't get away from their "water thing." Previous AP reports erroneously described the holdouts' homes as "riverfront" or "waterfront" properties. Today's report in unexcerpted text describes the homes as being in a "riverfront neighborhood." When you see the map below, you'll see that the water is pretty far away from where the homes are, or were. AP's description is only correct if you include the areas to the south and east as part of the "neighborhood" — a pretty questionable call, in my opinion.
12:30 p.m. — I suspect we won't hear much that is truly new for the rest of the day, but this post will stay at the top and will be the last one of the day, just in case.
12 Noon — This sounds very promising, based on the statements from Scott Bullock and Governor Rell, that Kelo and the Cristofaros are going to get their wish to keep, and own, their homes –
Kelo and Cristofaros Reach Tentative Agreement
The last two plaintiffs in the Fort Trumbull eminent domain case have reached a tentative agreement, it was announced this morning.
Details of the tentative agreement between the city and Susette Kelo and Pasquale Cristofaro were not released.
Scott Bullock of The Institute for Justice, which represents the plaintiffs, released this statement:
"Due to the extraordinary efforts of the State of Connecticut, I am happy to report that a tentative agreement has been reached in principle on behalf of Susette Kelo and the Cristofaro family that takes into account the homeowners' attachment to their homes in the Fort Trumbull neighborhood. We understand that a final agreement must be executed by Friday, June 30 and we expect a final agreement to be signed by that date. Susette and the Cristofaros look forward to making a statement about the agreement once it is final.â€
Gov. M. Jodi Rell said in a prepared statement: "I want to thank Ms. Kelo and Mr. Cristofaro for their willingness to talk and ultimately settle this battle that has gone on so long. At the same time, I want to stress that everyone has agreed that Friday, June 30, is the final, final date for tying up any loose ends and this matter will be closed once and for all.
"It is fitting that we can make this announcement on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Kelo.â€
9:00 a.m. — From the actual article in The Day (will require registration after one day and paid subscription after seven days):
Scott Bullock, the Institute for Justice senior attorney representing the plaintiffs, said at one point Thursday that he expected to reach an agreement with the city, but later announced no resolution had been reached.
"With an agreement, there has to be two meetings of the minds, and that hasn't happened,†he said. "We're making substantial progress.â€
Meanwhile, state Department of Economic and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Ronald Angelo Jr. said he could not make a statement, but expected to release some information today. He would not say whether the state's additional money for settlements was still on the table.
7:00 a.m. — AP via New London Day — Governor's Deadline Passes with no Apparent Deal:
Michael (Cristofaro) told The Day there was an offer on the table, but "it's not even close to what we want."
(Susette) Kelo wasn't budging.
"I'm still here, and that's where I want to be, and hopefully where I get to stay," she said.
This post has links to all entries and a status map relating to the Kelo-New London standoff since early August 2005, when the town's City Council and the New London Development Corporation began efforts to evict the Kelo holdouts.
- June 22 — Don Boudreaux Rips the Foundations from The Supremes' Kelo Ruling
- June 22 — Former CT Bar President Peter Costas Is Up to His Old Deceptive Tricks
- June 21 — Lots of Reporters Already There (for Coast Guard Cadet Trial)
- June 20 — Eminent Domain Referendum Petitions Submitted
- June 17 — Why Did Governor Rell Extend the Holdouts' Deadline to June 22?
The image of the area from Google maps is dated. Most of the properties in the area have been razed, but the placements of the various properties involved in recent settlements, the remaining holdouts, and the high-powered, politically-connected Italian Dramatic Club are accurate:
Kelo and Cristofaro remain in their homes, pending eviction and demolition, or settlement. The high-powered, politically-connected Italian Dramatic Club (IDC) also remains, but will stay right where it is. That's because the high-powered, politically-connected IDC, which you will notice is right next door to Cristofaro's home, was arbitrarily exempted from eminent domain by the City of New London and The New London Development Corporation (NLDC) in the late 1990s. The Supreme Court rendered its outrageous Kelo v. New London decision last year in full knowledge of the exception made for the high-powered, politically-connected IDC by the powers that be. (I am emphasizing the treatment of the high-powered, politically-connected Italian Dramatic Club because I believe it remains the dirtiest and most inexcusably underreported aspect of this entire corrupt enterprise.)
Click "more" if on the home page to see posts from before June 17.
- June 16 — A Deadline, State Money, and The Day's Freedom of Information Request
- June 13 — New London Day Editorial — Follow the Law, Make Terms Public
- June 13 — Post-Eviction Vote Update, Part 3 — Blog Reaction Sampler
- June 13 — Post-Eviction Vote Update, Part 2 — Commentary Roundup
- June 13 — Post-Eviction Vote Update, Part 1 — News and Developments
- June 6 — Kelo New London Quotes of the Day (UPDATE: Indications of Next Steps)
- June 6 — AP's Kelo-New London June 5 Coverage, Part 2: They "Forgot" to Show Us the Money Council Wants
- June 6 — AP's Kelo-New London June 5 Coverage, Part 1: What Is Their "Thing†with Water?
- June 5 — Kelo-New London Council Meeting Watch (Result: 5-2 Vote to Evict Kelo and Cristafaro)
- June 5 — New London's Council Meeting Tonight May Be a Rubber-Stamp Event
- June 5 — New London Council Expected to Ignore Gov's Plan, May Initiate Evictions; Ah, But The Italian Dramatic Club Stays
- June 5 — Kelo New London Crunch Night: The Map, The Situation, The Homes, and Advance Commentary Roundup
- June 3 — The Beyers Settle; Positions Harden Ahead of Monday's Council Meeting
- June 3 — When Is AP Going to Get a Kelo-New London Report Right?
- June 2 — Kelo-New London Update: Gov. Clarifies Position; Holdouts React; Pressure May Be on Council; Another Settlement
- June 2 — Kelo-New London Update: Full Text of Governor's Letter and Status Map
- June 1 — Kelo-New London Update: And Then There Were Four (Updated for for Reax and the Governor's Proposal)
- June 1 — Kelo-New London Update: Poll of the Morning: Kelo-New London-Fort Trumbull Standoff
- May 30 — KELO Crunch Time Clearly Begins Tomorrow
- May 30 — Pre-Kelo Crunch Time Commentary Roundup
- May 24 — Kelo Crunch Time Looms in New London: Part 2
- May 24 — Kelo Crunch Time Looms in New London: Part 1
- Jan. 28 — Why Ending Kelo Is a National Issue Requiring a National Resolution
- Jan. 5, 2006 — Kelo Update: Maps, New Developer Deal, and Pressuring the Guv
- Dec. 26, 2005 — OpinionJournal.com Suzette Kelo Interview
- Dec. 7 — Kelo Update: "the backlash so far has accomplished little"
- Nov. 21 — NY Times Notes Financial Viability Problem, Confirms Two Key Points, Omits Others
- Nov. 21 — As New London Turns–Institute for Justice Letter Writer Strikes Back
- Nov. 10 — As New London Turns: Kelo Update (111005)
- Oct. 20 — Kelo Update: As New London Turns (102005)
- Oct. 19 — Another Kelo Update: Degenerating into a Soap Opera
- Oct. 19 — Kelo-New London Update: City Severs Ties with Development Authority
- Sept. 22 — Kelo Situation Update: A Major Blowback against the Eminent Domain Tyrants?
- Sept. 17 — Kelo Residents Update: CT Governor Strikes Back
- Sept. 14 — Kelo Eviction Notices Issued in Apparent Defiance of CT Governor
- Aug. 15 — There's a Backlash Against the Kelo Backlash
- Aug. 10 — What's Happening to the Real People Involved in the Kelo Eminent Domain Case


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Kim Kardashian dolled up her baby bump in Lanvin today for a social media speaking engagement in Santa Monica.
As she left her house, Kardashian tweeted a photo of her look, complete with elaborate gold cuffs, most likely one of the many jewels gifted to her from baby daddy Kanye West.
Everyone knows that stress isn't good for pregnant women, and TMZ got the scoop on how Kardashian's divorce proceedings are making the fetus angers.
The site spoke to sources close to Kardashian, who reportedly called her to doctor in the middle of the night because she was having "severe pains." The doctor allegedly told the mom-to-be that the pain was stress-related.
This morning, Kris Jenner appeared on The View and confirmed that this was actually true.
"Kim has been going through this divorce for months," Jenner told the ladies. "She has been under a lot of stress because of it and the doctors told her you've had a really tough week and the stress could become a problem if she isn't careful."
Kris Humphries lawyer stated yesterday (on behalf of the Humph) that it just ain't right that Kardashian wants this divorce finalized so quickly.
"What is really going on here is that an 'urgency' in the form of an apparently unplanned pregnancy, something [Humphries] had nothing to do with, is perceived by [Kim] as an opportunity to gain a litigation advantage by trying to force this court to prematurely set this matter for trial."
Dude, just grant her a divorce. You two were fighting this out long before she got knocked up.


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Prionodon linsang
|Scientific Name:
|Prionodon linsang
|Species Authority:
|(Hardwicke, 1821)
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|The two Prionodon species are now known to be part of a separate family, the Prionodontidae (Gaubert and Veron 2003, Gaubert and Cordeiro-Estrela 2006, Barycka 2007). Four subspecies have been described, but a taxonomic revision is needed (Van Rompaey 1993). There are four recognized subspecies: Prionodon linsang linsang from southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra; P. linsang gracilis from Java and Borneo; P. linsang fredericae from Bangka Island; and P. linsang interlinus from Belitung Island (Van Rompaey 1993).
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Least Concern ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Duckworth, J.W. & Azlan, M.J.
|Belant, J. (Small Carnivore Red List Authority) & Schipper, J. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
This species is listed as Least Concern, although this species may be undergoing at least localised population reductions there is no evidence or suspicion of declines at a rate sufficient to qualify it even as Near Threatened at this time. There is no evidence that it is a target species in hunting or trade, so inference of decline would come by association with habitat trends. Available information suggests significant tolerance of encroachment and even use of plantations, implying that population decline rates will be lower than forest loss rates. In any case, the species' wide altitudinal range puts it outside the altitudinal bands of major Sundaic forest conversion (reviewed in BirdLife International 2001).
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|The species is found in Peninsular Malaysia (Ratnam et al., 1995; Azlan, 2003; Kawanishi and Sunquist, 2004; Laidlaw pers. comm.), southern Myanmar (Than Zaw et al, in press), Borneo (Wells et al., 2005) and Sumatra (Holden, 2006), southern Thailand, peninsular Malayasia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, as well as on Bangka and Belitung Islands (Van Rompaey 1993). On Java, it has been suggested to be probably restricted to the mountains in the west (e.g. Mt. Halimun, see Suyanto, 2003), but there are two historical specimens from the Ijang plateau in East Java (held in Museum für Naturkunde, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin), and, given very low levels in recent decades of small carnivore survey in Java (see, e.g., Riffel 1991), the species could still occur on other mountains in Java. On Borneo and Sumatra, it is probably widespread, although it is unclear whether the species occurs in Central Kalimantan swamps (not reported from Sebangau or Tanjung Puting). It was found up to 1100 m on Java by Bartels (1941) . This species was recorded up to 1800 m in Mount Kinabulu National Park in Borneo Payne et al. (1998). It was recorded by Azlan (2003) in Jerangau Forest Reserve (04 55.5 N, 103 05.7 E) in Peninsular Malaysia in 2000-01. In Sumatra, it has been found up to 2,400 m (Holden 2006) in Kerinci Seblat NP.
The most northerly record is at 15° 20'N (Steinmetz and Simcharoen 2006). The record at 17° 54'N (Humphrey and Bain 1990) in northern-central Thailand is probably erroneous (Steinmetz and Simcharoen 2006). On the basis of portrayal in picture-guides alone, this species can be readily confused with spotted linsang.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Brunei Darussalam; Indonesia (Jawa, Kalimantan, Sumatera); Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak); Myanmar; Thailand
|Upper elevation limit (metres):
|Range Map:
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|The population status is poorly known, but various authors have considered this species uncommon or rare (Chasen, 1940; Ellerman and Morrison-Scott, 1961; Davis, 1962; Lim, 1973; Lekagul and McNeely, 1977; Van Rompaey 1993).
In Myanmar, it is known from only two individuals recorded in 1878 by Blanford (Van Rompaey pers. comm.), also from 5 recent records in southern Myanmar (Than Zaw et al. in press); the records included presence at all surveyd sites within its historical range. It is considered rare and localized in Thailand (Chasen, 1940; Ellerman and Morrison-Scott, 1961; Davis, 1962; Lim, 1973; Lekagul and McNeely 1977, Steinmetz and Simcharoen 2006). In Peninsular Malaysia it is widespread at all elevations but is nowhere common (Medway, 1969), two years of camera trapping revealed only a single photo in Taman Negara National Park (Kawanishi and Sunquist 2004), partly because it is small and semi-arboreal, making it difficult to capture on camera. Morphs may be confused with other species (Azlan 2006). On Java, this species is considered rare (or difficult to observe) by Bartels (1941). On Borneo, it is also infrequently recorded (Medway, 1965; Payne et al, 1985). In Sumatra (Holden 2006), it was photo trapped infrequently, but this is not indicative of rarity. In summary, throughout its range, it is widespread, but due to its small size and semi arboreal nature, it has been infrequently recorded, and thus its population status is difficult to assess.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|Little is known about the ecology of this species. It has been recorded in primary and secondary forest and occasionally in human inhabited areas (Van Rompaey, 1993; Ratnam et al., 1995; Azlan, 2003; Kawanishi and Sunquist, 2004; Wells et al., 2005). It has been found up to 2,400 m (Bartels, 1941; Payne et al., 1998;. Holden, 2006).
It is nocturnal and generally arboreal, though it does come to the ground in search of food; its diet consists of birds, tree rats, snakes, and any other small animal it can catch (Lekagul and McNeely 1977; Van Rompaey pers. comm.). An analysis of stomach contents by Lim (1973) indicates that this species hunts mostly in disturbed forests and forest edge habitats (Lekagul and McNeely 1977). According to Lim (1973) it may respond favorably to secondary growth and ecotonal habitats. It is found in primary and secondary forest, plus fringe and occasionally human inhabitated areas (Van Rompaey pers. comm.). It breeds in February and August, with litters of two young (Nowak, 1999). It has lived up to ten years and eight months in captivity (Jones, 1982). This species was recorded from primary lowland rainforest in Mount Kinabulu National Park by Wells et al (2005). It was recorded in disturbed habitat in Malaysia by Ratnam et al (1995).
In northeastern Peninsular Malaysia and in Sarawak, it is found in secondary forest, including forest adjacent to palm plantations (Azlan pers. comm.).
|Major Threat(s):
|Habitat loss and degradation were assessed as a threat to this species (Schreiber et al., 1989), and deforestation has been said to be a threat to this species in Thailand (Van Rompaey 1993), however, little is known on its tolerance to disturbance. In Borneo, the overall density of civets (including the banded linsang) in logged forests was found to be significantly lower than in primary forests (Heydon and Bulloh, 1996). Various observers have found the species in edge and degraded habitats, both historically and recently, with Lim (1973) even speculating that it benefits from secondary growth and ecotonal areas. This makes it difficult to infer a population trend based around the recent and ongoing rapid forest degradation over much of its range. Old-growth forest has been cleared very rapidly throughout the lowland Sundaic region in the last 20 years (e.g. BirdLife International, 2001; Holmes, 2000; Jepson et al. 2001; McMorrow and Talip, 2001; Lambert and Collar, 2002; Curran et al. 2004; Fuller, 2004; Eames et al. 2005, Aratrakorn et al. 2006; Kinnaird et al. 2003) but this has primarily been in the lower altitudes; this species' wide altitudinal range means that significant proportion of the population is outside these areas of very rapid clearance. Also in Thailand, live animals have been traded in the past, as seven were reported by CITES in 1980 (from Thailand to USA) (Van Rompaey 1993), in the last decade, however, there has been no commercial trade reported through CITES.
|Conservation Actions:
|It is listed on CITES Appendix II. In Thailand, the Wild Animals Preservation Protection Act (WAPPA, 1992) protects this species from hunting and regulates trade (Van Rompaey, 1993). In Peninsular Malaysia and in Sabah it receives full protection, but in Sarawak it is only partially protected (Aslan pers. comm.). It is a totally protected species in Myanmar (WPA 1994). This species has been recorded in some protected areas (Ratnam et al., 1995; Azlan, 2003; Wells et al., 2005; Azlan and Engkamat, 2006). Field surveys, ecological studies and monitoring of threats are needed. This species was recorded from Mount Kinabulu National Park in Borneo in 2003-04 (Wells et al. 2005). It was also recorded from Temengor Forest Reserve in Malaysia by Ratnam et al. (1995). This species has also been recorded in Lambir Hill National Park in Sarawak (Azlan and Engkaamat, 2006). It was recorded from Jerangau Forest Reserve in Peninsular Malaysia in 2000-01 (Azlan, 2003).
Aratrakorn, S., Thunhikorn, S. and Donald, P.F. 2006. Changes in bird communities following conversion of lowland forest to oil palm and rubber plantations in southern Thailand. Bird Conservation International 16: 71-82.
Azlan, J. 2003. The diversity and conservation of mustelids, viverrids, and herpestids in a disturbed forest in Peninsular Malaysia. Small Carnivore Conservation 29: 8–9.
Barycka, E. 2007. Evolution and systematics of the feliform Carnivora. Mammalian Biology 72(5): 257-282.
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Chasen, F.N. 1940. A handlist of Malaysian mammals; a systematic list of the mammals of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java, including the adjacent small islands. Bulletin of the Raffles Museum, Singapore 15: 1-209.
Curran, L.M., Trigg, S.N., Mcdonald, A.K., Astiani, D., Hardiono, Y.M., Siregar, P., Caniago, I. and Kasischke, E. 2004. Lowland forest loss in protected areas of Indonesian Borneo. Science 303: 1000-1003.
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Which States Have the Highest Solar PV Generation Potential
Today, the states with the highest solar photovoltaic (PV) generation potential are the ones that provide the best business environments for companies that design, manufacture, install or lease PV systems. The subject of PV generation potential is too often associated only with the amount of sunlight each state receives instead of their policy and investment climates. Germany, for example, has yearly sunlight similar to Anchorage, Alaska, but has more than ten times the installed solar PV capacity of the entire American desert southwest.
It is because Germany made the use of PV a top priority in its national energy policy years ago, giving generous government incentives for individuals and businesses to install and use their own systems. Since the United States federal government has yet to implement a comprehensive national policy that provides long-term market signals for solar and other renewables, as it did for oil, coal and gas this past century, the solar industry's growth today tends to concentrate in states whose legislatures have enacted policies and programs that attract solar investment.
In return, these states have received the majority of solar jobs. The Solar Foundation's recent "Solar Jobs Census" shows that as of August 2010, the U.S. solar industry employed 93,000 workers, with 50 percent of employers expected to add jobs in the next 12 months. Of those employers, more than half are located in the Western United States, with places like California, New Mexico and Colorado leading the way with smart, effective solar incentives. The solar industry is growing in the eastern U.S. as well. New Jersey, for instance, is the second largest solar market in the country behind California. States like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are also moving up the ladder, too, with new policies in recent years that are fostering vibrant solar markets.
Though solar companies in any state have access to short-term federal incentives, such as the solar Investment Tax Credit, most are attracted to jurisdictions that have additional incentives that compliment federal supports. For example, the Garden State, New Jersey, has less sunlight than other places in the United States (NM, AZ, CO), but it offers solar energy incentives for residential systems that can pay for themselves in as little as three years. As previously mentioned, the state is second only to California in the amount of solar installed. Recently, the state drew so many applicants for its rebate program that the Board of Public Utilities temporarily suspended the new applications. Due to state and federal incentives, New Jersey has a strong consumer base that has created, and attracted, solar PV manufacturers, installers and leasers that provide low prices, quality jobs and increasing investment opportunities for communities in the state.
Many of the workers and companies are happy the country as a whole is moving forward, but are more impressed by the work of local residents and public officials to get solar on its feet in their states and municipalities. As Bryan Butler, a CEO of a solar company in Solana Beach, CA, explains, "Our company is employing our neighbors to provide energy and jobs to our community. Our success depends on people wanting solar, and we are winning slowly. The country is starting to get the notion that the consequences of not using solar are real.
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Heat Runner 33551 reviews are few and far between, but those we did find are quite negative. Heat Runner 33551 reviews on Amazon carp about the limited lifespan of this budget space heater. One user reports that the unit died within a year and others report it lasted just weeks. Still, one consumer's review says this portable heater helps even out the ups and downs of temperature in the office and the adjustable settings are a plus.
The Heat Runner 33551 (starting at $24, Amazon) is a convection space heater with four settings (500 watts, 1000 watts, 1500 watts, and fan-only) and an adjustable thermostat. Automatic shutoff is the only safety feature. The unit's dimensions are 12.75 inches high by 8.75 inches wide by 8 inches deep and it weighs about five pounds.
On paper the Heat Runner 33551 Portable Heater looks like a decent choice. Yes, it lacks an adjustable thermostat, but we'd be willing to overlook that if it weren't for the negative user reviews. We don't like the fact that those who did provide comments report disappointing durability. This space heater isn't particularly cheap enough, and we suggest you look elsewhere.


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Turns out that from the time I heard we would be moving until the day I boarded the flight with the girls was a total of 23 days.
10 of those days I was in the US on a previously scheduled trip.
13 of those days were observed holidays on the island or weekend days … where you can imagine not a whole lot of work is accomplished on "island time".
And all of those days I was getting my to-do list in order to prepare to get out of dodge. #goodbyecuracao
You can see how I immediately got started by getting organized room by room here. And this is a countdown of the last 12 things I did before I move.
You can find an exhaustively inclusive 6 week moving checklist here. But this is more of a "how to move yourself from one country to another in 23 days or less" guide. When really there are only 4 working days to work with.
Seriously?!?! I hadn't done the math on that before. In a total of 4 working days over the course of 23 days I got us moved. That is crazytown. I guess we really do know how to get our move on.
#12 – Schedule movers. They'll most likely need to come to do an on sight estimate so step one is getting this all set up and your packing day on their schedule so it doesn't get delayed.
And then, if you live on an island where people notoriously forget about their schedules, follow up with them every day so they don't forget about you.
#11 – Book flights. Bite the bullet and buy the trip insurance in case your plans get shifted on this tight time frame. #bettersafethansorry
#10 – Taking it all down. All those little things we hang to make a place a home. They've all got to go. And I like to get them all down and piled up so I can see exactly how they have affected the walls. #buhbyemanteldecor
Once they're all down they get dusted and decisions are made about keeping or donating.
#9 – Wash Everything! Windows inside and out, doors, baseboards, walls, floors … you name it, I washed it. It's like a
long overdue deep cleaning. Thank goodness for the Magic Eraser sponges, right!?!?
Tip!!! Set aside one spray bottle with cleaner, a few sponges, a roll of paper towels, your vacuum and a few trash bags when the movers are packing you up. You'll want to do one last walk thru after everything is out of the house.
What, it's possible I missed a spot when it looked like this?
#8 – Mend, repair and touch up. All of those nails holes, scuff marks and damaged paint jobs need fixin'. Again, thank GOODNESS for the Magic Eraser! Hopefully you have paint to match the wall paint for what can't be magically erased away. Our movers actually tried to pack ours … luckily I found it in a box labeled "empty paint cans". LOL
Tip!! Set aside a small tub of spackle, tube of caulk and paint brush for last-minute fixes on moving day. Any spots that need spackle at this point should be small enough to fill with your finger … but you may also want a spackle knife.
#7 – Forward your mail.
#6 – Arrange to have your utilities canceled the day after you leave and provide an address for final bills to be sent.
#5 – Refill all necessary prescriptions and get record transfer paperwork from your doctor and dentist for easy sharing of your records.
#4 – Prepare the pets for travel. Thankfully we were all up to date on our vaccinations because for international travel they need this all in order to fly. We needed proof of current vaccinations and a health certificate issued by the department of health. A HUGE thanks to the ladies who helped expedite our paperwork! #wouldn'thaveleftwithouthem
More tips for traveling with the pets here. Do you have new tags with your new address yet?
And of course we fit in a few more trips to the beach.
#3 – Bank account bidness. Do what you need to do if the banking facilities where you're moving to are different from where you're moving from.
#2 – Close safe deposit box.
#1 – Get together with friends. I actually ran out of time for this one, which is a total bummer. Nothing says "We're moving" like leaving before saying good-bye. #movingfail Luckily, with our transient lifestyle comes friends who are in the same situation and understand. #goodfriendsaretimeless
And with that, I was out.
Can anyone out there relate to moving at the drop of a hat? Or think we're just nuts? Or a bit of both? 😉
And if you want to read about the moving journey so far you can read about us getting on the road again, getting our move on, how we fly with 2 dogs and my last look back as we were walking away.
PS. Look what's coming to Key West Polly!


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There's been a great deal of fuss made over the horsemeat scandal and I'd like to throw my two cents in; this whole thing is ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I love horses, they are beautiful, elegant creatures and I wouldn't be caught dead eating one…. But meat is meat, an animal is an animal, and if you can't taste the difference when you bite into it, who cares? I know eating horses is taboo, but that's really the only discernable reason as to why this seems so outrageous. Any rationale based on anything but personal feelings doesn't hold up. Many scientists would agree that pigs are smarter than horses, yet we don't seem too broken up over slaughtering Babe's grandbabies, so the intelligence argument is clearly moot.
Besides, in spite of the outrage at franchises substituting horsemeat for beef, did you know that horsemeat is actually more sustainable than beef? Cows are constantly burping and farting methane (a toxic gas more dangerous to our atmosphere than CO2); horses do not. This fact alone is enough to sway the argument in horsemeat's favor. So my apologies, but if you are striving to be an eco-friendly meat –eater, which is an uphill battle as it is, you're better off ditching the beef and embracing horsemeat.
That being said, I do not condone false advertising or corporate trickery, and I wholeheartedly believe that people deserve to know what they consume, especially with regard to food. The reality here though is that the meat industry is shady and if you are not consuming the meat of certified grass-fed organically raised animals, you are always going to end up with more than you bargained for in the way of strange additives (ammonia, antibiotics, horsemeat, etc.).


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By Amber Adrian on November 08, 2010 1:46 PM
Writers often find themselves on unconventional career paths, thanks to the tentative fiscal prospect of writing the next great novel. Thus, Kieran McGrath finds himself staring at the meandering rear end of a horse as it clops through Central Park and straight toward his next resume bullet point: accidental gigolo. Trading his attractive and literary self to wealthy women for financial gain, McGrath thinks he's found his plot.


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USCIRF Annual Report 2008 - Burma
|United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
|Publication Date
|1 May 2008
|Cite as
|United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF Annual Report 2008 - Burma, 1 May 2008, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/48556997c.html [accessed 26 May 2016]
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
Serious human rights abuses, including systematic and egregious violations of religious freedom, perpetuated by Burma's military regime continue to be widespread. In the past year, the Burmese government's extremely poor human rights record deteriorated, with increasing repression directed at ethnic and religious minorities, democracy activists, and international humanitarian agencies. In addition, in September 2007, the Burmese government used violence to halt peaceful demonstrations by Buddhist monks, violence that resulted in deaths, arrests, defrocking, and disappearances. Since its inception, the Commission has recommended that Burma be designated a "country of particular concern," or CPC. The State Department has followed this recommendation and consistently named Burma a CPC.
The military junta that governs Burma, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), monitors the activities of all religious organizations through a pervasive internal security apparatus. The government imposes restrictions on certain religious practices, controls and censors all religious publications, has supported, allowed, or instigated violence against religious minorities, and in some areas of the country, has forcibly promoted Buddhism over other religions. Ethnic minority Christians and Muslims have encountered the most sustained difficulties in recent years; however, in the aftermath of the September 2007 "Saffron Revolution," the junta has increased repression of Burmese Buddhists. The Burmese government has closed monasteries, arrested and defrocked monks, and curtailed their public religious activities. In the past year, SPDC policies have continued to isolate Burma from the international community, multilateral organizations, and its neighbors.
In September 2007, monks from several major monasteries joined Burmese activists in a series of small demonstrations to protest a sudden increase in fuel prices. After several activists were arrested and detained for staging the initial protests, Buddhist monks took over the leadership of the growing demonstrations. On September 5, in the town of Pakokku, the government militia fired warning shots over the heads of the peacefully demonstrating monks and beat some of them with bamboo sticks. In response, Burma's monks broadened their demands, calling for release of all political prisoners and the initiation of a process leading to the democratization of the country.
In the several weeks that followed, Buddhist monks organized peaceful demonstrations in most of Burma's major cities. In response, the SPDC initiated a violent crackdown on the protests in late September 2007. The military, along with several militia units, fired live rounds into crowds of demonstrators, carried out baton charges, and used tear gas to break up crowds. There are reports of at least 30 deaths, although some experts estimate that the actual number is much higher. Journalists and activists in Burma state that at least 4,000 people, an unknown portion of which were monks, were arrested during the crackdown, with estimates that between 500 and 1,000 remained in detention months later. What is more, between September 26 and October 6, the military carried out coordinated raids against 52 monasteries throughout the country, detaining large numbers of monks and arresting those perceived as leaders of the demonstrations. Monks were tortured in detention and then forcibly defrocked and required to return to their villages. Human rights organizations state that about 200-300 monks currently remain imprisoned due to their role in organizing the demonstrations, with most facing trial on charges relating to terrorism. Since August 2007, when the junta first initiated steps to quell dissent among activists and the clergy, at least 15 individuals have received sentences of more than nine years imprisonment. At least 70 individuals, including many monks, also remain unaccounted for following the government crackdown.
In January 2008, a spokesperson from the National League for Democracy (NLD) reported that several monks were sentenced for their role in leading the August and September demonstrations. U Kitharihya from Seikthathukhah monastery was sentenced to seven and one half years imprisonment; U Kawmala from Adithan monastery was sentenced to two and one half years; U Wunnathiri from Yadanabonmyay monastery was sentenced to three years; and U Eindiya from Myoma monastery was sentenced to seven and one half years. All four monasteries are located in the city of Sittwe. U Gambira was also arrested and has been charged under Section 17/1 of the Unlawful Association Act, Section 13/1 of the Immigration Act (for illegal movement across borders), and Article 5(J) of the Emergency Provisions Act (for encouraging demonstrations). He is being detained in Insein Prison.
Several monasteries remain closed or are functioning in a more limited capacity, including Ngwe Kyar Yan monastery, where only approximately 50 of the original 180 monks in residence have been permitted to return. In addition, Maggin monastery, Thingan Gyun township, Rangoon was forcibly sealed off by the authorities in November 2007 and most of the monks and civilian assistants were arrested or detained for supporting the September protests and giving refuge to democracy activists. Maggin monastery, in addition to being a religious center, was also an orphanage and a hospice for HIV/AIDS patients. Government authorities continue to monitor closely monasteries viewed as epicenters of the protest.
In addition to the events surrounding the violence against the monks and other demonstrators last year, other, persistent religious freedom problems remain. The SPDC continues to be locked in a decades-long conflict with armed groups of ethnic minorities in the countryside. Renewed government attacks on ethnic villages have resulted in additional human rights abuses, including killings, rapes, forced labor, communal violence, displaced persons, and forced renunciations of faith. The military has, at times, forcibly promoted Buddhism and Burman culture and language among ethnic minorities and targets religious leaders for harassment and arrest. Human rights and humanitarian aid groups report that a military offensive targeting the Karen ethnic minority intensified last year, resulting in the destruction of 167 villages and the internal displacement of approximately 76,000 individuals. After more than 10 years of sustained conflict in the eastern region of the country, over 500,000 people remain internally displaced. In the past year, the government increased its deployment of regiments in Karen state, where there are now 10 divisions compared to the nine divisions posted there in 2006. Following the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators during the Saffron Revolution last year, some armed ethnic movements abandoned ceasefire agreements because of the anger and mistrust brought on by the violence.
In the past year, members of minority religious groups, especially Muslims and Christians, continued to face serious abuses of religious freedom and other human rights by the military. In some localities, military commanders have forcibly conscripted members of ethnic and religious minorities for forced labor. Those who refuse conscription are threatened with criminal prosecution or fined. Those who do not carry out their tasks have been shot or beaten to death. Christians and Muslims have been forced to engage in the destruction of mosques, churches, and graveyards and to serve as military porters. They reportedly have also been forced to "donate" labor to build and maintain Buddhist pagodas and monasteries. In November 2006, Chin women in Thantlang township were required to assist in the cleaning and decorating of a local Buddhist monastery. Those who refused were heavily fined. In January 2007, 14 Christians in Mutapi township were conscripted for construction of a Buddhist temple. They were required to work on Sunday, denying them their right to participate in religious services. In July 2006, about 13 acres of land were confiscated from Chin Christian residents in Tedim township for construction of a Buddhist monastery. In August of the same year, about 50 families were evicted from their homes in Hakha, capital of Chin state, for expansion of the city's 45 year old monastery. In both localities, those losing their land and their homes received no compensation.
Tensions between the Buddhist and Muslim communities have resulted in outbreaks of violence over the past several years, some of it instigated by Burmese security forces against ethnic minority Muslims. In January 2005, two Muslims were killed and one Buddhist monk severely injured in communal violence in Rakhine (formerly known as Arakan) state. Police and soldiers reportedly stood by and did not halt the violence against Muslims until Muslims started to fight back. In February 2006, violent clashes erupted between Muslims and Buddhists in Rakhine and local authorities were hesitant to respond. During the riots, at least three people reportedly died and three mosques were destroyed. In the past two years since the riots, authorities have prevented local efforts to rebuild the mosques. Muslims throughout the country report that they have not been permitted to construct new mosques and that they must pay onerous bribes to secure permission to repair older facilities.
In addition to violence, overt discrimination against Muslims, particularly ethnic Rohingya Muslims, is widespread and severe. The government has denied citizenship to Rohingya Muslims, who number approximately 800,000 in Burma, on the grounds that their ancestors allegedly did not reside in the country prior to British colonial rule. Without citizenship, Rohingya Muslims face restrictions on their freedom of movement; refugees report that some Rohingya are prevented from owning property legally, residing in certain townships, or attending state-run schools beyond the primary level. Since 1988, the government has permitted only three marriages per year per village in the predominantly Muslim parts of Rakhine state. Muslims also report difficulties in obtaining birth certificates for newborns, particularly in the city of Sittwe. Enforcement of such policies widened in the past year. In June 2004, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child expressed concern over the situation among Rohingya children, particularly with regard to the denial of their right to food, health care, and education, as well as to their ability to survive, develop, and enjoy their own culture and be protected from discrimination. In April 2007, a panel of UN experts, including the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar and the UN Special Rapporteur on Racism, Racial Discrimination and Xenophobia, issued a statement declaring that the Burmese government's denial of citizenship for Rohingya Muslims "has seriously curtailed the full exercise of their civil political, economic, social and cultural rights and led to various discriminatory practices. This includes severe restrictions on freedom of movement; various forms of extortion and arbitrary taxation; land confiscation and forced evictions; restricted access to medical care, food and adequate housing; forced labor; and restrictions on marriages."
Muslims reported difficulties in constructing new mosques or re-building those previously destroyed. In 2002, authorities in Rakhine state destroyed 13 mosques, halting only in response to international pressure. Local authorities reportedly replaced the mosques with government-owned buildings and Buddhist temples and have refused to issue the necessary permission for mosque construction on other sites. In July 2005, authorities forced the closure of a Muslim school on the grounds that its teachers had tried to convert Buddhist children to Islam by offering private courses. In August 2006, Muslim sources in Rakhine state reported that border security forces issued an order requiring the closure of five mosques, four madrassas, and 18 pre-madrassas. At the end of 2007, only two madrassas had been permitted to reopen. In early 2007, authorities reportedly destroyed repairs that were completed at a mosque in Northern Rakhine state following damage in a severe storm. Authorities in that state also stepped up arbitrary "inspections" of mosques; mosque members were reportedly forced to destroy nine mosques in the region when religious leaders failed to produce operation permits during inspection. In addition, although Buddhists account for only 2 percent of the population of Rakhine state, Rohingya Muslims continue to report that they are routinely forced to provide labor for construction of Buddhist shrines and pagodas in local villages.
Christian groups continue regularly to experience difficulties in obtaining permission to build new churches, as well as to hold public ceremonies and festivals and import religious literature. Authorities have reportedly denied permission for the construction of new churches since 1997 in certain parts of Chin state. Similar restrictions are reportedly imposed in the capital of Kachin state, in some localities in Karen state, and among Catholics and Baptists in Karenni state. In late 2007, a military general in Shan state confiscated land from a Catholic diocese and destroyed the home of the bishop. No compensation has been awarded. In all these areas, Christians are required to obtain a permit for any gathering of more than five people outside of a Sunday service. Permission is regularly denied, or secured only through bribes. In Rangoon in 2001-2002, authorities closed more than 80 Protestant house churches because they did not have proper authorization to hold religious meetings. Authorities refused to grant applications to obtain such authorizations and few of the closed churches have been reopened. Additional reports of church closings in Rangoon and Mandalay have been received within the last year. In February 2006, authorities in Rangoon issued a ban on the Phawkkan church, which had been in operation for over 20 years. Also in February 2006, a Chin evangelist in Insein township was ordered to halt services that he hosted in his home. In October 2006, a Christian orphanage in Chin state was reportedly forced to close.
Among the Chin and Naga ethnic minorities, there are credible reports that government and military authorities made active efforts to convert Christians to Buddhism. In 2004, numerous reports emerged alleging that under the guise of offering free education, local officials separated children from their parents, and the children were instructed to convert to Buddhism without their parents' knowledge or consent. Some groups reported that these measures decreased in the past year; however, local human rights organizations report that the practice continues. In Chin state, there are continued reports that government authorities offered financial and career incentives to ethnic Burman Buddhist soldiers to marry Chin Christian women. Chin families who agreed to convert to Buddhism were offered monetary and material incentives, as well as exemption from forced labor. In February 2007, a Christian pastor was arrested for writing a letter to General Than Shwe, the chief of the military junta, urging an end to the persecution of Christians. Naga Christian refugees leaving Burma continually report that members of the army, together with Buddhist monks, closed churches in their villages and attempted to force adherents to convert to Buddhism.
In addition to denying building permits, the government of Burma continues to discriminate against members of minority religious groups in education, publishing, and access to public sector services and jobs. In public schools nationwide, all students are required to recite a daily Buddhist prayer. While some Muslim students are permitted to leave the room during this time, some schools require non-Buddhist students to recite the prayer.
According to the State Department's 2007 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, even before last year's crackdown, members of the Buddhist sangha (community of monks) were and continue to be subject to a strict code of conduct that is reportedly enforced through criminal penalties. Monks are not allowed to preach political sermons or make public views critical of SPDC policies, nor are they permitted to join political parties. Military commanders retain jurisdiction to try Buddhist monks in military court for "activities inconsistent with and detrimental to Buddhism." In several instances between 1988 and 2007, monks and nuns have been defrocked or imprisoned, and an estimated 100 monks and novices remain imprisoned as prisoners of conscience related to activities dating before the September 2007 events. In May 2003, the number of Buddhist clergy in prison for supposed political activity reportedly increased when the Burmese government organized an attack on the motorcade of Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her in "protective custody." Travel restrictions, including an overnight curfew, remain in effect at several monasteries. In August 2006, authorities arrested five Buddhist monks and 15 laymen at a monastery in Rakhine state on the charge that they were allowing members of the National League for Democracy (NLD), the democratic opposition party that won the annulled 1990 parliamentary elections, to meet on monastery premises. As far as is known, the 20 monks and laymen remain in prison.
In an unprecedented unanimous resolution passed shortly after the Burmese military government's crackdown during the Saffron Revolution, members of the UN Security Council condemned the Burmese junta's violent response to the peaceful demonstrations and called for the prompt release of political prisoners and for cooperation with a UN-led effort to engage the government in dialogue on a transition to civilian rule. In a series of visits to Burma, the Secretary General's Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari met twice with Aung San Suu Kyi. In addition, Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar, visited Burma for the first time in three years in mid-November. Most recently, the junta denied Mr. Gambari's request for a visa to visit Burma in February 2008, suggesting instead that the visit be postponed until April. Although the military government has appointed an envoy to facilitate communication with Aung San Suu Kyi and has allowed her to meet with members of her party twice since September 2007, they have stated clearly that there will be no role for the NLD, Suu Kyi's party, within Burma's process towards national reconciliation.
In the past year, Commission staff continued to meet with exiled Burmese ethnic and religious leaders, including Buddhists, Christians, and Muslims, and with members of congressional and international delegations that visited Burma. In February 2008, Commissioner Nina Shea made a presentation about religious freedom concerns in Burma at the "Briefing on Burma" held by the Congressional Taskforce on International Religious Freedom and the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. Commissioner Shea discussed Commission policy recommendations with Reps. Trent Frank and Joe Pitts, as well as with congressional staff.
In December 2007, the Commission convened a hearing entitled "After the Saffron Revolution: Religion, Repression and the U.S. Policy Options for Burma." The hearing included testimony from experts on U.S. and multilateral policy on human rights in Burma and Burma's ethnic minority communities. It also featured testimony from an exiled Burmese Buddhist monk and a journalist who was an eyewitness to the violent crackdown in Rangoon that followed the September 2007 demonstrations. In February 2007, Commission staff participated in a briefing convened by the Congressional Taskforce on International Religious Freedom on religious persecution in Burma, which discussed the political and religious repression of Christians and Muslims.
In addition to recommending that Burma be designated a CPC, the Commission makes the following recommendations.
The Commission recommends that the U.S. should:
I. Strengthen coordination of U.S. policy on Burma both within the U.S. government and with U.S. allies through:
- creating an interagency taskforce on Burma under the National Security Council (NSC), headed by a senior ranking official, to coordinate policy and actions on Burma throughout the U.S. government, including implementation of sanctions, humanitarian aid, democracy promotion, counternarcotics, trafficking in persons, and other policy objectives;
- appointing a Special Coordinator on Burma, with the rank of Ambassador, to coordinate multilateral and bilateral diplomatic efforts and serve as the Administration's point person for efforts to bring about political reconciliation and democratic reform in Burma; and
- organizing a coalition of democratic nations in Asia to replace the moribund Bangkok Process in order to construct a roadmap outlining concrete steps Burma needs to take in order to end economic and political sanctions, including addressing humanitarian and human rights abuses, the release of political prisoners, and a transition to civilian rule;
II. Continue to assist and support U.N. and other multilateral diplomatic efforts by:
- initiating action on a UN Security Council resolution on Burma that offers the UN Secretary General a clear mandate for his interactions with Burmese authorities, including full and unimpeded access for the UN Special Envoy on Burma and the UN Special Rapporteur on Burma; a clear timetable, with repercussions, for the Burmese government if it does not
- supporting the mission of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy on Burma and the UN Special Rapporteur on Burma, including their unrestricted access to opposition political leaders, prisoners, independent human rights monitors, and humanitarian aid organizations in all parts of Burma; and
- seeking access to Burma by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief for an immediate visit with unrestricted access to religious communities and to regions where religious freedom abuses are reported;
III. In all diplomatic interactions with the government of Burma, or with Burma's closest allies, continue to press for:
- the unconditional release of all persons detained or arrested for the peaceful exercise of religious freedom and related human rights, including revealing whereabouts of people who are still detained and missing, including the more than 300 monks who led or participated in the protests during August and September, 2008;
- the unconditional release of National League for Democracy (NLD) Chair Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners and direct engagement with the NLD and leaders of the country's ethnic minority groups in dialogue leading to a peaceful, time-bound, and monitored transition to democratic civilian rule;
- the issuing of public orders to security forces and local government officials to stop forcible closure of churches and mosques, the destruction of religious shrines and symbols, the instigation of communal violence against Muslims, the forced promotion of Buddhism and the renunciation of other religions among ethnic minorities, and discrimination against non-Buddhist minorities;
- an end to the use of forced labor and the use of children and members of religious minorities as porters or military labor, and the active enforcement of its own Order 1/99 (May 1999) and Order Supplementing 1/99 (November 2000), which instruct SPDC officials and military commanders to refrain from employing forced labor of civilians, except in emergencies;
- the lifting of restrictions on the construction and renovation of churches and mosques and on the printing of religious literature, consistent with international standards, and an end to policies of forced eviction from, and the confiscation and destruction of, Muslim and Christian properties, including mosques, churches, religious meeting points, schools, and cultural centers;
- an end to policies that discriminate on the basis of religion in land use, education, allocation of land, job promotion, marriage, access to government services, citizenship, freedom of movement, and marriage, and the invitation of international technical assistance to help draft laws that conform to international legal standards on these matters;
- compliance with the recommendations of UN General Assembly Resolution A/C.3/60/L.53 on the Situation of Human Rights in Burma, adopted by the General Assembly in November 2005, which includes the granting of unimpeded access to both the UN Special Rapporteur on Burma and the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy on Burma; and,
- the ratification of core international human rights instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
IV. To support local democracy efforts, continue to:
- provide assistance, through the State Department's Economic Support Fund (ESF), to empower Burmese civil society groups organizing humanitarian assistance, conducting human rights documentation efforts (particularly religious freedom abuses faced by the Muslim and Buddhist communities), and providing public advocacy, leadership, and legal training to Burmese living in and outside of Burma.


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Alpha Omega Instruments Corp.
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What does a missfire feel like?
I been noticing more and more a rougher idle and at times the RPMS drop to 500 and it almost stalls. at 750 RPMS the car idles very rough and vibrations can be felt threw the car as if some things hitting a rough spot (if that makes any sense) I used a impact wrench to pull the front 4 plugs and I discovered that 2 of the plugs were missing there platinum electrode tips (not on the electrode its self but on the metal that floats above it) There gap was .060 due to the missing metal. I re gaped the 2 plugs to .050 and cleaned the oil and white flaking gunk off the plugs and started her up and the staling/vibrations are still the same...
I'm not sure if this is related to the plugs or the wires or maybe some thing else? How can I determine if its a mis?
P.S. I know I been asking allot of questions I just feel some things very wrong here with the idle and I already cleaned the THB replaced the PVC gromits, check and repaired air leaks and replaced the air filter and cleaned the MAF. At this point I'm running out of ideas
Edit: The plugs them self don't look that bad
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
I'd check for codes first and then you could go from there. I believe the code for misfire is PCM P0300.
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
are all misfires recorded? Or only when there abundant?
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
A random miss has the uneasy feeling of the car slightly "jerking", your gas pedal foot may feel a slight single tap here and there, the car may tell you, by a slight uneven sound from the engine.
That spark plug is shot. Regapping will do nothing. Impact wrench ???? NOT!!! That's an aluminum cylinder head. One screwup and it's toast. You are in the market for new plugs and wires.
Go to www.rockauto.com and pick up a set of plug wires and plugs (ACDelco #41-950, Professional Platinum, gap preset to .050"). No other cutesy plugs......OEM only.
Torque, without antiseize compound, to 13 ft/lb. COLD.
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Re: What does a missfire feel like?
I know at one point my car was vibrating and idling badly, and the Service Engine Soon light was flashing on the display. I don't know if yours does that, but when I check for codes the PCM was stored as Current. I know the book says the plugs and wires can go to 100k, but I'd get them replaced. After all, the car is 10 years old.
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
Ok thanks for your help guys its greatly appreciate! I got 2 codes 1 is a current issue I been having that I doubt any one here can fix
B2477 - Reverse Lamp Relay Shorted to Ground ( every time I replace the fuse and reverse it blows and I cant find the short so I am giving up )
B1771 - Cassette tape slow (major issues here )
Thats all I got so I'm going to assume its not a miss just a very rough and shaky idle. I'll do the plugs when I can scrounge up $56 dollars (Fing expensive!) The wires will have to wait I'm far to broke I been helping a friend with her newborn and let me tell you diapers arnt cheap!!!
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
so I could very well be having missfires.. Well time will tell I update this thread in a few days wit the results and if the idle issues remain maybe you guys can figure it out
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
Do I have a oil leak?
Ok I pulled the plugs and installed new ones. Now onto my findings
7 out of 8 plugs were worn out but pretty clean. One however has a massive White chunk of something on it! The electrode is burnt black and the isolator is covered in white/grey debre and the gap around the electrode and the prong is filled in with this gunk!Deposits
The accumulation of deposits on the firing end is influenced by oil leakage, fuel quality and the engine's operating duration
Since only 1 of my plugs have these "Deposites" is it safe to asume I have a oil leak? Would that be a head issue?
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
Sounds more like oil than coolant, but hard to tell without seeing it.
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
That's not oil deposits and also doesn't look like coolant either. Those plugs (first and most recent posts) look like they're way past their prime. How many miles on them ??
Save up for the new wires and don't worry about the plugs or leaks. The plug with the piece of ? in the gap is fouled from a persistent miss. It's an ACDelco 41-950 plug so I wonder how old it (they) are.
The color on those plugs is typical of unleaded gas.
Sorry that I keep editing this......lay all 8 plugs out on a dark surface and upload a digital shot of them.
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
will do! The cars a 98 manufactured late 97 and has 60570 miles on it. Not many for a plug rated for 100,000K She started up right away and the idle is much more consistent and smother also the rough spot is almost completely gone now! Theres still a bit of a power surge from time to time while idling but its no where near as bad as it used to be. The Wires them self have some worn areas (still not threw the rubber jacket tho) and developed a white powder on the coatings. If I didn't know any better I'd say it was from a consistent arc from one wire to another but that cant be if the coatings intact so maybe its just baby powder
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
Best way to check wires is to remove the "beauty cover" if any and take a hard look at the wiring with the engine running in the dark. Arcs and sparks ?? New wires, ACDelco, check Lindsay Cadillac ------> or RockAuto.
You just did the plugs.........are you happy with the wires as-is ??? (Be very sure you save post #4...the diagrams are critical.)
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
well that depends if I still have a slight miss in that cylinder. I had no idea it was that bad to begin with so theres a chance the cause of the miss is still here and that would rob me of performance and more importantly gas mileage so as it stands right now I wont be happy till I figure out what caused the miss. I'll take a water bottle and mist the wires in the dark and get back to this thread tomorrow... Its pouring out and it was bad enough doing the plugs in a thunderstorm
Re: What does a missfire feel like?
If you replace the plugs (done) and wires and have a smooth-running engine, you will never know what gremlin caused the miss/fouled plug in the first place. For all any of us know, the plug has a piece of burned gasket sealer in the gap. Stranger things have happened. Ever seen what a 7/16" nut in a cylinder will do to the top of a piston and cylinder head ?? Don't sweat the small stuff.
Drive the car and enjoy it for what it is: A large, heavy, moderately fast Cadillac sport coupe. Nothing more, nothing less.
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#MatalanSummerTips – Winning Tips!
Last Thursday we held a Twitter Chat to share tips and advice on travelling with children. From ingenious ideas for those long car journeys to fun and free activities on the beach – you guys had everything covered!
We had great fun chatting with everyone and seeing people share and discover some amazing new tips. The hour flew by and we can't wait to do it again!
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Style Project Winner – Art Pop
Last month we invited four fashion bloggers to dive into our Art Pop collection and put together an outfit for just over £50. Featuring pretty pastels and prints, Art Pop is the hottest spring trend, and our bloggers put together some great outfits. We asked our readers to vote for their favourite and here are the results!
With her floral dress and matching cardigan, the winner is… Rai from Blargle Fargle!
Style Project – Art Pop
This month, we invited four fashion bloggers to make a statement in our new favourite trend, Art Pop. Its playful mix of pastels and prints is perfect for SS14. Straight from the catwalk, Art Pop looks amazing season to season. We love it, and so do our bloggers!
With a budget of just £50, it was their job to choose a gorgeous outfit from Art Pop – and they didn't disappoint! Putting their fashion expertise to the test, they styled four fabulous outfits. Check them out, and let us know your favourite look in the comments section below. With your help, the blogger with the most votes will win another £50 to spend in store or online.
Style Project Winner – Graphic Mix
Last month saw four bloggers go head to head in the battle of geometric prints and hot pinks in the Graphic Mix edition of the Style Project. There was a great range of outfits, from the city slick to the urban chic, and each outfit came in at just over £50. We asked our readers to vote for their favourite look, and here are the results!
And the winner is… Steph from Stephanie Dreams!
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Whether you take the old-school Blue Peter approach to creating wild and wonderful fancy dress costumes or would prefer a helping hand from us, read on and take your pick from our handy and helpful tips on your dress-up dilemmas!
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Stuntman Nash Edgerton Breaks Into Directing with the Acclaimed Thriller 'The Square'
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Nearly three decades later, Nash, 37, is a well-respected stuntman, having played Ewan McGregor's double in two Star Wars sequels, and the director of the acclaimed new noir drama The Square; Joel, 35, who most notably co-starred in Star Wars: Episode II and III as Anakin Skywalker's stepbrother, wrote The Square's hard-edged script and plays the movie's most fearsome heavy.
Indie Theater Roundup: 7 Movies to See This Week
This past weekend, I declared it last call for local moviegoers hoping to discover The Most Dangerous Man in America, but what do I know? It's back this week at the Roxie, along with Jennifer Kroot's fascinating new documentary about filmmaking twins George and Mike Kuchar. For those partial to superhero adventures, Kick-Ass arrives at the Sundance Kabuki.
Disorganized Crime Turns Deadly in 'The Square'
The most recognizable hallmark of classic film noir – the corruptible protagonist, driven by greed, lust and ambition into a series of mistakes, each more damning than the last – is embodied in The Square by Ray Yale (David Roberts), who plans to ditch his wife and run away with the lovely Carla (Claire van der Boom), also married.
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Today's leading fresh app is GitHub, a perfect accompaniment for programmers and coders who use the web-based service. We've also got an update to Twitter which adds content previews and better notifications. Finally, for the collegiate sports fans out there, we've got BTN2Go to keep you up-to-date with all the action from the Big Ten Network.
GitHub (Free)
GitHub has found itself in the news recently after a $100M investment from Andreessen Horowitz. Somewhat lost in all that hubbub was the release of the company's official Android app, but it's here and it will be a welcome addition to the GitHub suite of services.
GitHub is an online community for software programmers. The app allows coders to continue tracking their discussions on their Android smartphones or tablets. It lets users stay up-to-date with an integrated news feed for all their organizations, friends and repositories, as well as discovering, sharing and discussing code snippets.
Twitter update (Free)
Alongside a revamped iOS update, Twitter also released a substantial update to its Android app yesterday, too. Version 3.3.0 adds quite a lot more than just a subtle change to its icon.
When you view tweet details containing links to partner sites, you can now see content previews, view images, play videos and more, although this feature is rolling out gradually. In addition, you can choose to receive push notifications from people you follow anytime they tweet or retweet. There are improvements to search autocomplete, tappable avatars that take you directly to user profiles, and other bug fixes.
BTN2Go (Free)
The Big Ten Network (BTN) televises hundreds of Midwest collegiate sports tournaments each year including football, basketball and additional Olympic events. Now it has an official Android app, and an optimized tablet version is also available.
BTN2Go gives fans the ability to watch the network, live game telecasts and BTN television programming wherever they are, providing their cable/satellite provider supports it. There's on-demand access to BTN's deep video archive, plus original series like The Journey and Big Ten Icons. Whether you follow the Hoosiers, or root for the Buckeyes, BTN2Go is worth a look.


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Sheldon Souray is now on waivers. Plus Brian Burke's big FA aquisition from last year Tim Connelly was also placed on waivers. I listen to Buffalo's WGR 55 sports station sometimes and many of the callers at that time said his signing of $9 million over 3 years indicated the depth of desperation for the Leafs. They were right.
Poor Sheldon. Will he ever get a break?