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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser: New Car Review
Pros: Strong V6; excellent off-road capability; cool styling; unique dashboard design
Cons: Dismal fuel economy; cramped back seat with awkward access; poor outward visibility; bare-bones feature set
What's New: The 2013 FJ Cruiser is largely unchanged.
If you're sick of hearing about the car-like characteristics of modern crossover SUVs, the 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser just might be the antidote. Inspired by the original 40 series Land Cruiser of the '60s and '70s, the 2013 FJ Cruiser shares not only that model's classic round headlights and other styling cues, but also its back-to-basics SUV character. With tough 4-wheel drive underpinnings and countless Toyota Racing Development (TRD) accessories available, the FJ Cruiser is a serious off-road truck.
But the Cruiser does require compromises in ordinary driving. First of all, it's hard to see outside the vehicle, especially if you're wondering what's behind you. The FJ's blind spots are as epic as its trail-busting ability. And then there's the fuel economy, which struggles to get out of the teens thanks to the Cruiser's box-like aerodynamics.
The cabin is likewise a mixed bag. We love the squared off dashboard with its center-mounted auxiliary gauges, for example, and how the optional automatic shifter looks like a stick shift. But there is not a lot of modern technology included beyond standard iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity, and backseat passengers are stuck with cramped quarters and awkward access through the clamshell-style rear doors.
Compared to the 4-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, however, the 2013 FJ Cruiser is downright civilized, and therein lies its unique value. It certainly isn't car-like, but if you're looking for supreme off-road chops in a somewhat pavement-friendly package, this Toyota is at the top of a very short list.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is so straightforward that it doesn't even have distinct trim levels. You simply choose your FJ based on the drivetrain. The three options are 4x2 AT (for automatic transmission), 4x4 MT (manual transmission) and 4x4 AT.
Standard features include 17-inch steel wheels, skid plates for off-road protection, water-resistant cloth upholstery and a 6-speaker audio system with iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Among the notable options are keyless entry and cruise control (nope, neither is standard), a rearview camera, an upgraded JBL stereo and multiple alloy wheel designs. Just keep in mind that neither a navigation system nor Toyota's smartphone-based Entune system is available on any FJ Cruiser, so cabin technology is definitely not a strong suit.
The Trail Teams Special Edition package adds unique styling cues, 16-in wheels with off-road tires, Bilstein shocks, a standard locking rear differential with either transmission (ordinarily an extra cost option with the automatic) and a rearview camera. Numerous additional TRD off-roading accessories are available from your Toyota dealer.
In our interior evaluation, taller testers lamented that the FJ Cruiser's steering wheel doesn't telescope, forcing an elbows-locked driving position. But the front seats stand out for their water-resistance: It can be easy for water to get into the cabin when you're deep in the bush, but thanks to the FJ's special fabric, you don't have to worry about getting doused through an open window.
We have to call out the backseat, however, for being both cramped and difficult to access. Now, a cramped bench might be tolerable by itself; after all, off-road enthusiasts routinely give the Wrangler a pass for its inhospitable back row. But the rear doors are of the backwards-opening suicide variety, and the corresponding front door must be opened first. Your rear passengers will likely roll their eyes unless they're blinded by love, whether it's for you or your truck.
The FJ Cruiser's instrumentation is clear and simple, but it's not Lexus-crisp like the related 4Runner's available Optitron gauges. The dashboard, meanwhile, is a sea of hard plastic panels and oversized, almost toy-like controls. We actually think it looks pretty cool, and typical FJ shoppers likely won't be bothered by the lack of luxury. It's probably more important to those folks that you can basically hose out the entire interior without worry, as the floor is covered with a rubber-like material.
The ergonomics are generally satisfactory, but the FJ's distant, nearly upright windshield takes some getting used to, and rear visibility is dismal.
Cargo space measures 27.9 cu ft behind the second row and a competitive 66.8 cu ft with the 60/40-split rear seatbacks folded flat.
To the FJ Cruiser's credit, it comes standard with iPod/USB and Bluetooth integration, so chances are your smartphone and portable music devices will be accommodated. But that's about it for significant technology offerings. We're surprised that Toyota doesn't even offer a factory navigation system or the company's new Entune mobile-app touchscreen interface; both are available on the humble Corolla economy sedan. Oh well. You'll have your phone, right?
Performance & Fuel Economy
The FJ Cruiser can be had with rear-wheel drive, but only with the 5-speed automatic transmission. The 4-wheel drive FJs come with either the automatic or a 6-speed manual. If you get the manual, the electronically locking rear differential comes standard, whereas it's optional with the automatic.
Any way you slice it, the engine is a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It's not the most refined motor we've sampled lately, but its ample low-end punch means the Cruiser can definitely get out of its own way. The same trait is also a boon in precise off-road maneuvers. Properly equipped, the Cruiser can tow up to 4,700 pounds, which isn't earth-shattering but does eclipse what most car-based crossovers can manage.
Fuel economy is not the FJ's strong suit, to put it mildly. Automatic 4WD models have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rating of 17 mpg city/20 mpg hwy, while the manual transmission 4WD Cruiser drops to 15/18 mpg. At the time this was written, the EPA website rated the considerably lighter automatic 2WD model at a mysterious 16/20 mpg; Toyota's materials cite a more plausible rating of 17/22 mpg.
The FJ Cruiser is outfitted with six total airbags: two front bags, two side bags for the front passenger and two full-length side curtain bags. Stability control and active front headrests are also standard. A rearview camera is available, and given the miserable rear visibility, we consider it a real safety feature in this beast.
The government has not crash tested the FJ Cruiser; the only rating it gave the FJ was three stars out of five for rollover resistance. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the FJ its top rating of Good in every category except roof strength, where the rating was "Acceptable."
Driving Impressions
The FJ Cruiser rides surprisingly well for a truck-based SUV. Still, there's no disguising its primary purpose in life, which is to pound off-road terrain into submission. As such, the FJ has a tendency to bounce and jiggle over imperfect pavement. "Refined" isn't an adjective that comes to mind when you're behind the wheel.
In the dirt, of course, the FJ is a revelation, using its ample ground clearance and generous approach and departure angles to tame nearly any trail. As with the Wrangler, half the fun is browsing through the factory parts catalog: Toyota's TRD division offers endless upgrades for FJ enthusiasts.
Other Cars to Consider
Nissan Xterra - The well-mannered Xterra boasts comparable toughness and 4.0-liter V6 power, along with four conventional doors and a decent backseat. If you're not totally smitten by the FJ's styling, you might find more all-around satisfaction in the Nissan.
Jeep Wrangler - Finally blessed with a powerful 6-cylinder motor, the Wrangler is better than ever. If you want more than two doors, the Unlimited model's got four. It's more rudimentary than the FJ, but serious off-roaders swear by it.
Kia Sportage - We know this is a stretch. But ask yourself: Do you really need the FJ Cruiser's bushwhacking abilities? Because if you just want a cool-looking SUV, you can get into a seriously swift turbocharged Sportage SX for FJ money.
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Nuff said…Let's go!
New Projects and Updates
It's been awhile, but I have been really busy on various projects, and learning lots of new things. I have some new projects in the works, and have some updates. I have been working on getting better at PCB Design and Etching process, that we learned at the TLN Makerspace. It took a few tries, but I have the process down pat now. Learning the parts layout, and size of traces, and many times of re-routing and autorouting traces, was tedious, but well worth it. There will be some evidence of that work on this site.
I've also come around to making progress on another robot platform I've had over the years…the chain-drive, copper frame robot, which is now named, "Rogue". I will show some pics of it's current setup. I'm at the stage now of making it run around doing motion control routines, and also adding an IR Sensor for it to avoid obstacles. I wrote some test code on my custom designed BB Arduino, and it is working, except the sensor has a bit of a wiring issue. I've fixed these before, so I'll get it done, and post update about Rogue's progress.
I've also got another project on the go. It's a tank robot, that Rik, of the TLN, printed for me using the MakerBot 3D Printer. It's out of ABS plastic, and green neon with black treads. Really Badass! We had the opportunity to attend a ComicCon convention called FloridaSuperCon, and wanted to have some other bots on display, but I didn't get it done in time. I just finished adding some voltage regulators, 1 variable, and another fixed 5v. The variable is for the motors from 9v to about 5v or so…and the 5v fixed is for the logic ICs (micro, etc.). I tested the motors using 12v, and 5v, and made a video of it. This maybe seen below. I will be mounting the boards and doing a couple more motion tests, then on to sensors. It's essentially using the same code as Rogue right now. I will post updates about this soon.
I've completed a few PCB boards, and they are working well. They are the BB Arduino, Low Power Motor Driver, board for Quadrature Encoder/IR Sensors, a combination board for Motor Driver and Quadrature Encoder/IR sensors, and some other "experiments". My latest design, is a power regulator board, and seems to be working quite well.
I have just finished a couple other bare bones Arduino for other projects, and motor controller. I'm working on the design on the LM298 Motor Controller board for some heavier duty motors, for the Boat project.
More updates soon.
GTank: TankBot Motor Test Video
Projects Galore
I've been working on several projects since my last real post. It's overdue for an update, and it has certainly been interesting. I had setup a CVS Server, to house my software projects. However, since I've been using SVN at work, and that has been the evolution from CVS, or maybe GitHub. So I have been setting up a remote SVN Server for my robotics and other project codes. The server has been setting up, but been playing around with hardening the Server (ie. Firewall, etc.). I'm still playing around with the settings, and testing, but I'm almost there, and will be fully functional real soon.
I have been experimenting with the GPS Module I have acquired, and the sensors for Max (ie. Ultrasonic/IR). It has been fun. I've also been experimenting with the Odometry sensors, on a test jig, and tuning the ccts. Some other experiments are with Linux, and Android as they may apply to Robotics.
I have also created a couple of Arduino boards, and playing around with how small I can build it. If I have some sort of SMD or QFN Package, that would be cool. It's fun, and more like a challenge, but…been there, done that. So maybe I'll create a PCB prototype, or just modify my prototype AVR board to accommodate the Arduino design. You can check my latest prototypes in the HERE.
The Sun Bots Site is being redesigned, and will also have more updated pictures and info, pertaining to the latest, of the latest…There are a few features in mind, and some new directions I want to take the group/club, but we'll see…
At The Learned Nerd (TLN) Makerspace, we are looking into working on some other projects, including Guitar Amp, Arduino projects, Odometry, Metal Detectors, and lots more.
Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Algorithms, AI, Robotics for several new applications, etc…There are lots more in the works, but that's all for now. I will update again soon…ABCYA! Hope you'll come back soon…y'here?
Max: quick pic
Here's a pic from my phone of Max as it is now. Small pic, but I'll add some more, better pics soon. Enjoy!
Max: Wiring & board placement
I rewired and relocated the motor controller and the micro board. Now all the boards are off the base platform and mounted on the frame scaffolding. This is a much cleaner arrangement and frees up some space for the batteries.
There are a couple more changes to do, so I'll get to it, and make some more progress.
More updates coming soon.
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Sensors for Max
I've mounted the IR and US Sensors, and have done some coding, to get the data. The data is being streamed via the UART, but that may go away, or be used mainly for debugging telemetry data. I will be working on the control logic soon, once I build the data stream correctly.
The sensors that are mounted, will be exposed through the body of the robot. I just need to make the measurements, and make cut out the openings.
The sensors are on lower front (IR), side (US), and another on the top front (US) of the body. The top front, I am still trying to decide if I want it to incline, be on some type of motorized tilt, to scan up and down/left and right.
I will update again soon…
Max Upgrades & Improvements
I have changed up the tubing stand-offs that cover the threaded rods on Max.
Also, some "scaffolding" have been added where the different components are mounted, such as the sensors and cct boards.
A new power regulator was also finished and added which improved the power issues.
So now Max is running nice. Some adjustments to the speed was needed for motion tests.
Will have the sensors connected and working soon. Stay tuned for new pics and more updates.
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Max's additions
I've added a 12v battery to Max to power the additional modules. Also added a nice blue light strip, for cool visual effects. Pics to follow soon, so stay tuned.
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UltraMega: Debugged/Fixed
For UltraMega, I fixed some sensor wiring issues, and debugged the motor control code. It's now in working order.
So now, 2 IR sensors mounted on the front are working, which is sufficient. So when left or right sensor is triggered, the appropriate evasive behavior is invoked. So if the left sensor is triggered, Mega backs away from the left. And if the right sensor is triggered, Mega backs away from the right. Just some simple maneuvers to test. The previous avoidance code will also be reviewed, and rolled in.
Next will be looking at the odometry sensors, to make sure everything is working properly. Will update again soon.
Speakjet module
I am finishing up the speakjet project. I just have a few additions to make, and then test it out on a regular AVR, and then the Arduino. It will be good to hear it speak, and make sound fx.
Will update again soon…
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International Standard Bible EncyclopediaMAACATHITES
ma-ak'-a-thits (hama`akhathi); Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus ho Machatei; Codex Alexandrinus Machathi): Mentioned in Scripture are Ahasbai M (2 Samuel 23:34), Jaazaniah (2 Kings 25:23), Naham (1 Chronicles 4:19) and Jezaniah (Jeremiah 40:8). See preceding article.
Strong's Hebrew4602. Maakathi -- inhab. of Maacah
... Maacathite. Word Origin from Maakah Definition inhab. of Maacah NASB Word
Usage Maacathite (4), Maacathites (4). Maachathite. Patrial ...
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Ma-ac'athites (4 Occurrences)
Maacah (30 Occurrences)
Gesh'urites (6 Occurrences)
Geshurites (6 Occurrences)
Geshur (11 Occurrences)
Geshurite (4 Occurrences)
Sal'ecah (4 Occurrences)
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Bashan (54 Occurrences)
Bible ConcordanceMaacathites (4 Occurrences)
Deuteronomy 3:14 Jair the son of Manasseh took all the region of Argob, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and called them, even Bashan, after his own name, Havvoth Jair, to this day.)
Joshua 12:5 and ruled in Mount Hermon, and in Salecah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.
Joshua 13:11 and Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah;
Joshua 13:13 Nevertheless the children of Israel didn't drive out the Geshurites, nor the Maacathites: but Geshur and Maacath dwell in the midst of Israel to this day.
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Casey Kasem, the DJ who hosted "America's Top 40" for decades and is in ailing condition, is in the middle of a family feud, as his current wife will not allow his children to visit him.
Jean Kasem has reportedly refused to let Kerri, Julie and Mike visit their father who lives in the Holmby Hills area near Bev Hills. Casey Kasems's children have been unsuccessfully trying to make contact with their father over the past three months.
Casey Kasem, 81, has advanced Parkinson's and has not been heard from in months.
The former DJ's children are currently protesting outside their father's house with a group of friends, family and former co-workers of Casey. According to TMZ, Jean Kasem has called police to try to get them off the property.
Casey Kasem's brother, who is at the scene, told TMZ Jean Kasem has had a strenuous relationship with her stepchildren for years. He added that he hasn't spoken to his brother since he wed his current wife.
Kerri, the former DJ's oldest daughter, said her stepmother has been aggressively keeping her and her siblings from going into her house for a long time. She added that neither she nor her siblings are looking to get any money from their father, as they were taken off his will years ago and they don't care.


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Gun violence claimed the life of Officer John Pawlowski last night, making him the sixth Philadelphia police officer to be killed in the line of duty in the last 16 months.
Pawlowski, 25, was shot several times at 8:20 p.m. by a "thug" who was harrassing a "hack" cab driver in Logan, said Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey. He died about 20 minutes later at Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Ramsey said Pawlowski, whose father and brother are both Philly cops, was expecting his first child with his wife, Kim, who is five months pregnant.
Ramsey said the gunman had frightened the cabbie and asked how much money he was carrying. When the cabbie threatened to call police, the suspect said, "You call the police, and I'll shoot you and the police," Ramsey said.
When Pawlowski and his partner arrived at Broad and Olney streets, they repeatedly asked the suspect to remove his hands from his pockets.
Ramsey said the suspect fired one shot through a coat he was wearing and continued to fire. Pawlowski was wounded several times. Pawlowski's partner shot back, as did other officers who arrived at the scene, Ramsey said.
Ramsey said the gunman was critically wounded but was operated on at Albert Einstein Medical Center and was expected to survive.
Chaos reigned at the hospital last night.
A frantic family member arrived and asked cops who were directing traffic: "Where do I go? Where do I go?" She then darted into the emergency room at the back of the hospital.
Sources said Pawlowski's pregnant wife, who was hysterical, had an unltrasound performed on her to ensure the safety of the child.
Pawlowski's father is a retired lieutenant with the Special Victims Unit. Sources said his brother, Robert, is a police corporal who was working in the radio room last night. A state police helicopter was sent to Wildwood, N.J., to pick up Pawlowski's sister, sources said.
Outside the hospital, cruisers lined Broad Street as police cordoned off the area to traffic. Two blocks up at Broad and Olney, not far from 35th District headquarters, where Pawlowski was stationed, yellow evidence markers littered the ground and atop what appeared to be the Pawlowski's cruiser.
In the shadow of a SEPTA station and the Philadelphia High School for Girls, dozens of cops stood at the spot where they lost another one of their own last night.
Rhonda Hill, who was standing at 15th and Olney streets, watched the array of flashing police lights and grim-faced detectives.
"A lot of them seemed to be walking around dazed like they couldn't believe what happened," said Hill, who like many other residents, streamed out of the surrounding houses when they hear the commotion.
"This is a disgrace that police officers are out here every day risking their lives protecting us, and they have to deal with something like this," she said. "There's no respect in this city any more for human life."
Traffic was snarled for several blocks south and east of the scene last night.
A hearse with Givnish Funeral Home, which has handled the wakes for all five officers killed recently on duty, slowly rode by the scene, most likely on its way to the hospital.
Last June, Pawlowski heroically fought off an armed man on a SEPTA bus near Broad Street and 66th Avenue. Police said at the time that Sorrell Graves, a convicted drug dealer, was carrying a gun on the bus. Pawlowski jumped on board after an exiting passenger tipped him off; Pawlowski pulled the gun out of Graves' waistband, and both men tumbled out of the bus during an ensuing struggle. Another cop helped Pawlowski arrest Graves.
A reporter asked Ramsey last night if the suspect was also a cabbie. "No," Ramsey replied. "The suspect was just a thug."
"Two months pregnant" corrected to "five months pregnant."


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Garage Flooring Options – How to Identify the Best Solution for You?
Here at RubberFlooringInc.com, one of the most common questions we are asked by our customers is "What kind of garage flooring do I need?" To best answer that question, we usually try to identify what kind of appearance, features, and price range each customer is looking for when it comes to their individual ideal garage floor covering. In this blog post, we will explain the most popular garage flooring options available today, explain each solution's strengths and weaknesses, and give a general price range for each option. Our goal is for this post to be a quick and easy to use guide to help identify what garage floor solution would be best for you.
Garage Floor Tiles
Garage floor tiles are the most popular garage flooring purchased today by the do-it-yourself homeowner. Tiles are one of the easiest floor coverings to install and typically interlock or have a peel and stick backing. Garage tiles can be made of a durable polypropylene (basically a really strong high density plastic composite), a flexible PVC material (people like this because it feels like rubber underfoot and is quiet and has some cushion to it), or peel and stick vinyl tiles. Tiles are also a favorite of people who want a custom look since numerous colors can be combined in order to create custom patterns such as a checker board pattern, a floor with a border, and more. Tiles also have the largest variety of color options available and even have numerous surface patterns available. Coin pattern, diamond pattern, and a vented tile patterns are the favorites of most people however slate pattern and numerous other textured patterns are also available. Garage tiles, like all garage floor coverings, are designed to be chemical and stain resistant. However, should a tile become damaged in any way, they also offer the benefit of being able to be popped out and replaced.
So what is the down side to tiles? Price!!! Modular garage floor tiles have the widest price range of all the garage flooring solutions and can be the most expensive option. We have seen tiles as low as $1.98 / square foot all the way up to nearly $6.00 / square foot. Like anything, you get what you pay for. The more expensive the tile, usually the more expensive the material is. Some tiles are thicker than others, some are made of PVC which is more expensive than vinyl or polypropylene, and some have a more durable build to them.
Roll Out Vinyl / PVC Garage Flooring
Roll out vinyl or PVC flooring is the second most popular garage floor solution for the DIY homeowner. Rolled vinyl flooring a.k.a. PVC flooring (they are one in the same and when someone refers to vinyl flooring, it is always made of PVC for reference) is perhaps the easiest to install garage flooring. All you have to do is roll them out and make any necessary cuts with a utility knife. Tiles on the other hand may require a saw if you purchase a plastic tile. Vinyl garage rolls are available in numerous surface patterns such as coin pattern, diamond plate pattern and more. Numerous colors are also available. Maintenance of vinyl flooring is also very easy. The homeowner only needs to sweep or hose off the flooring as needed. Vinyl garage rolls are also one of the lowest cost garage flooring options. Prices typically range from $1.50 – $4.00 / square foot. The cost difference between the least expensive versions to the most expensive versions are due to a variety of reasons. The main causes are the thickness or grade of the vinyl, the color (some colors can cost more to make than others), and whether you are purchasing a custom sized roll to better fit your garage or a pre-cut generic sized roll.
There are a few downsides to roll out vinyl garage flooring. The first is that there really is no way to make a custom design. You will always end up with a single pattern (coin, diamond, etc.) and a single color floor surface. The second down side is that even though PVC is chemical and stain resistant, what do you do if the roll does get damaged? The answer usually is live with it or buy a replacement since you can't just pop out and replace a tile. The third weakness in garage flooring rolls is that they don't really look their best for 1-2 weeks. When rolls are shipped, it is not uncommon for flat spots to develop in the rolls. When this happens, customers roll out their new vinyl garage flooring and see waves in the flooring that don't seem to go away. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for the vinyl to then settle and for the waves to disappear. Tiles on the other hand, look great right away which allows you to brag about your new flooring immediately. And yes, we brag too so don't be shy about showing off your new garage flooring 😉
Garage Floor Coatings (Epoxy, Paint, and Polyurea)
Garage floor coatings are the last major kind of garage floor covering. There are three major kinds of coating: Epoxy, Latex Paint, and Polyurea. Of these three solutions, only one is really recommended for the do it your-self home owner and that is latex paint over a brand new slab of cured concrete. Epoxy and polyurea also offer an excellent floor covering option however they usually should only be installed by a professional. The reason for this is that garage floor coatings require the concrete sub floor surface to be diligently prepared. This usually involves, sweeping off the floor, pressure washing the floor, diamond grinding the floor, and then acid washing the floor. That sounds a little difficult doesn't it? Well it is. Once this is done, all the cracks in the floor should be repaired to ensure a smooth even floor surface. From there the latex paint can be painted on with a roller. The polyurea and epoxy solution require the installer to pour out a 1-2 mm base coat of coating. From there, color chips can be added for more splashes of color. Then after a day of curing, another clear coat of epoxy or polyurea should be added. Then after another day or two of curing, the flooring can be driven on. Even after all that is done, garage floor coatings are the one and only garage floor covering that will crack if your concrete sub floor cracks, which is likely over time. If that happens, you either live with it or call out a professional once again to patch the floor.
So what is the good news when it comes to a coating? Simple: Low Price!!! Cheap 1 car garage kits are available from hardware stores for $80-100 ($0.33 / sf). Commercial grade 2 car garage kits cost upwards of $400 ($0.83 / sf). If you have a spare weekends worth of time, have a limited budget, and are a very resourceful do-it-yourself-er, this might be the best solution for you. This is the garage flooring solution that is most likely to fail however and that is why we decided not to carry a garage floor coatings ourselves since our focus is on selling products the average Dad, Mom, or even teenager could install.
Well we hope that explains some of the basics about the different types of garage flooring options available today. If we did miss any important points or if you would like to contribute to this article, please leave a comment below. Thanks for reading and good luck picking out your garage flooring.


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A hole is drilled from the carburetor air horn to the bore
of the power piston cavity to break any vacuum that might
leak around the sides of the power piston. The purpose of
the vacuum break hole is to prevent the transfer of vacuum
from the piston to the top of the fuel in the float bowl.
Any vacuum acting on the fuel in the float bowl will affect
carburetor calibration.
In operation, vacuum (low pressure) from the carburetor
venturi is transmitted through the main discharge nozzle to
the main fuel well. The power system passage, being open
to the main well area, also receives this vacuum signal. At a
predetermined point, when extra fuel enrichment is needed
for power and high speed, a check valve in the power valve
assembly is lifted off its seat. Fuel then flows from the float
bowl through a calibrated hole in the power valve assembly.
The fuel then passes upward forcing a piloted check valve
off its seat and then on into a cavity at the top of the
power valve. The fuel then flows downward through a channel in the power valve assembly and then into the power valve cavity in the float bowl. It then passes on
through separate fuel channels with calibrated restrictions into the main fuel wells.
The power valve (See inset), installed in the bottom of
the float bowl, consists of a plunger and closing spring.
When manifold vacuum drops to a predetermined point
(called "power cut-in") dependent upon engine load and
throttle opening, the power piston moves downward under
spring tension to force the power valve plunger off its seat.
Then, fuel flows through the valve on into separate fuel
channels passing through calibrated restrictions, by-passing
the main metering jets, and then on into the main well.
NOTE: On some models, power restrictions are
not used in the float bowl assembly and
metering of fuel for power mixtures is con
trolled by the inlet orifice of the power valve
Some applications use a two-step power valve. The first
step unseats the plunger and fuel is metered by the plunger
for light power requirements. For the second step, the
plunger is bottomed completely and the fuel is metered entirely by the power restrictions for full power operation.
At this point, the fuel from the power system supple
ments the fuel passing through the main metering jets into
the fuel wells and passes up the main discharge nozzles and
out into the boost venturi. The extra fuel added by the
power system gives the desired enrichment for power
(Fig. 14)
The power enrichment valve assembly cannot be dis
assembled so a thorough cleaning is necessary to make sure
the valve inside the assembly is clean and free of foreign
The power system on all 2G, 2GC, 2GV models is
specifically calibrated for a particular engine's power
requirements and requires no adjustment in the field.
(Fig. 15)
On 2GV models for Vega 4-cylinder engines, the
conventional vacuum-operated power piston is not used and
is replaced by a power enrichment valve assembly. The
power enrichment valve is installed in the bottom of the
float bowl which contains an inlet channel feeding fuel into
the power valve cavity.
The purpose of the power enrichment valve system is to
provide additional fuel for power and high-speed require
ments to the engine, and supplements the main metering
The power enrichment valve system operates as follows:
Power mixtures are controlled by air velocity past the boost venturi whereby fuel is added for power enrichment according to engine demands.
During quick acceleration when the throttle is opened
rapidly, the air flow and manifold vacuum change almost
instantaneously, while the heavier fuel tends to lag behind


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This class is about the design of an egalitarian-democratic affirmative or "welfare" state consistent with the rule of law. As treated here, the activities of the welfare state include not only income maintenance and social insurance programs but those many other policies and programs, characteristic of all modern capitalist democracies, that supplement or replace unregulated markets and formal rights and procedural democracy in the pursuit of improved living standards and more substantive equality of opportunity and outcome among their members. We will examine the welfare state origin and evolution, current problems, and strategies to address those problems.


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Consensus Report
Biosolids Applied to Land: Advancing Standards and Practices (2002)Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
Key Messages
- Because of data gaps and lack of risk-assessment methods for complex mixtures, it is not possible at this time to integrate pathogen risk assessment with chemical risk assessment. Thus, it remains necessary to use a component-based approach to assessing risks from chemicals and pathogens in biosolids.
- Given the variety of pathogens that have the potential to be present in biosolids, the committee supports EPA's approach to establishing pathogen reduction requirements and monitoring indicator organisms. However, the reliability of EPA's prescribed treatment techniques should be better documented using current pathogen detection technology, and more research on environmental persistence and dose-response relationships is needed to verify that current management controls for pathogens are adequate to maintain minimal exposure concentrations over an extended period of time.
- The committee found that no substantial reassessment has been done to determine whether the chemical or pathogen standards promulgated in 1993 are supported by current scientific data and risk-assessment methods.
- The committee found the technical basis of the 1993 chemical standards for biosolids to be outdated. EPA has not reevaluated its chemical standards since promulgation, so the data and methods used for the original regulations are well over a decade old.
- There is a lack of exposure and health information on populations exposed to biosolids. There is a need to gather epidemiological data and to investigate allegations of health incidents. EPA needs to study more rigorously the exposure and health risks, or the lack thereof, in worker and community populations exposed to biosolids.
- There is no documented scientific evidence that the Part 503 rule has failed to protect public health.However, additional scientific work is needed to reduce persistent uncertainty about the potential for adverse human health effects from exposure to biosolids.
- To assure the public and to protect public health, there is a critical need to update the scientific basis of the rule to (1) ensure that the chemical and pathogen standards are supported by current scientific data and risk-assessment methods, (2) demonstrate effective enforcement of the Part 503 rule, and (3) validate the effectiveness of biosolids-management practices.


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|Dale F. Bentson , a Professional Reviewer, wrote:
By Dale F. Bentson, Palo Alto Weekly (April 22, 2011)
It's an awkward space for a restaurant. Longish and narrow, the space at 2323 Birch St. in Palo Alto can verge on chaotic when busy, with servers doing quick sidesteps to allow patrons to pass. Anyone heading for the aft restroom can easily create a bottleneck.
Yet that's dampened neither the enthusiasm nor the quality of food at Anatolian Kitchen, the successor to the space most recently occupied by Oaxacan Kitchen. Before Oaxacan Kitchen, the place was a lighting store; thus the inefficiency. It wasn't built to house restaurants.
Open since October 2010, Anatolian Kitchen was the dream of Dino Tekdemir. A native of Diyarbakir, Turkey, he worked in Bay Area eateries for a decade before taking the entrepreneurial plunge. "My goal was always to own my own restaurant," Tekdemir said.
Brother and chef Sahan came in 2007 to get up to speed on the vagaries of being a California restaurateur. Today, the two manage every aspect of their neighborhood dining spot. The Tekdemir family was also in the food business in Turkey, and the menu reflects a warm, homemade style. "Our food is exactly like our mother made for us in Turkey, fresh and healthy," Dino said. "We have a woman come to the kitchen in the morning and again in the afternoon to bake bread, just as our mother did. Everything we do must be fresh and made right here.
"In Turkey, when guests come, we serve them the finest food, give them the best of our house. That is how we treat our patrons, like guests in our house."
On a recent visit, I found that the black sesame seed-topped bread was indeed fresh, as were the wedges of pita bread that appeared on my table seconds after I was seated. (I was a bit surprised that a foil-wrapped pat of butter accompanied rather than an oil-infused dipping sauce.) I ate all the pita before the baba ghanoush ($6) arrived. There was no offer of more. I managed the mashed grilled eggplant, which had garlic, pepper, fresh herbs and lemon with a tiny bead of olive oil atop, with my fork. Not the best way. The baba ghanoush was tasty enough, although the eggplant didn't quite have enough charcoal-y flavor. I was wiser the next time and saved the pita for the hummus ($4.50). The blend of pulped garbanzo beans with tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic and olive oil was appetizing and the portion ample.
I loved the cacik ($5.50). The blend of yogurt with chopped cucumber, dill, garlic and olive oil made for a tasty start, and should make a great appetizer in the warm summery days just around the corner. Piyas ($6) was a pasty and very filling concoction of white beans, red onion, red and green bell peppers, parsley and olive oil. About half was all I could manage with more courses to come. There wasn't much seasoning, which I suppose is authentic, but the dish was on the bland side.
For main courses, I thought the moussaka ($13.95) particularly good with sliced eggplant, ground lamb and beef, onion, zucchini and potato. It was all steeped in a light tomato sauce, its top coated with a rich bechamel sauce. In all, an appealing, satisfying dish that didn't overfill. "Alexander's Favorite" ($13.95) was sliced lamb and beef layered over bread cubes with tomato sauce, butter and yogurt. The bread absorbed the sauces and added bulk to the plate. Happily, the meat was atop and there was plenty of it. I didn't need the bread cubes but was happy they were there in case my appetite raged. There was plenty of meat, though, and the yogurt added a nice tang to the saucing.
The rib-eye shish ($16.95) was two skewers' worth of marinated cubed rib-eye steak chunks. The meat was fork-tender and perfectly cooked, and the mound of crisp hot fries almost made this a French bistro fusion dish.
The stuffed eggplant ($11.50) with tomato, onion, red and green peppers, herbs and olive oil wasn't quite stuffed. The vegetables were layered over a thick slice of eggplant. It was more a plate of stewed vegetables than what I had hoped for, warm and comforting but lacking a distinct flavor profile. The side of rice was not a fluffy pilaf but more of a sticky rice dotted with bits of peas and carrots.
Desserts were a mixed bag. The kunefe ($5), baked shredded filo dough filled with goat cheese and topped with a sweet house syrup, was especially good. I loved the subtle tastes and textures of this cake: crunchy, sweet and creamy with a hint of tanginess.
I scratched my head over the profiteroles ($4.75). The tiny cream puffs were entombed in a ponderous puddle of house-made chocolate sauce. Dino Tekdemir told me the chocolate sauce was made from Turkish processed cocoa powder. They shouldn't have been on the menu at all in that state. Profiteroles are not supposed to be like a hot fudge sundae. Much happier, though, was the delicious rice pudding ($4.50), a lush, tapioca-like sweet-cooked pudding. I restrained myself from ordering seconds.
The wine list drifts from Mediterranean to California wines, reds and whites, about two dozen in all, suitable and affordable. Cocktail selections include martinis, margaritas, cosmos, mojitos and fizzes. Decor-wise, Anatolian Kitchen is homey and warm. Artistic silver plates, 100-year-old leather shoes and Kurdish rugs adorn, but do not overwhelm, the walls. Overall, the restaurant overcomes its awkward space to become a friendly neighborhood dining experience with down-to-earth prices, fresh fare and cozy ambiance.
Anatolian Kitchen
2323 Birch St.
Palo Alto, California 94306
650-853-9700 | phone
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LeBron James has a Nike endorsement deal. Tim Tebow has a Nike endorsement deal.
So, of course, James said with a Cheshire cat grin this afternoon, "us Nike guys stick together."
James, the larger-than-life star forward of the Miami Heat, has kept tabs on Tebow. The two have tweeted back and forth; James and Tebow have also had the opportunity to talk in person. James likes what he's seen out of the Broncos quarterback.
"I love to see what a guy can do when his back is up against the wall, when everybody counts him out – not actually everybody, but you understand what I'm saying," James said after the Heat's shootaround today, which stretched from late morning to early afternoon. "I'm in that same boat, so I root for guys like that."
James, who has been the subject of intense criticism over the past couple of seasons after joining the Heat as a free agent, says he knows what Tebow is dealing with from that standpoint.
"I can relate to him a lot," James said. "I see how the media plays it sometimes and how the critics go at him. And to see him continue to prove them wrong — if it's a good game or bad game on his part, he continues to stay positive. That's a great sign, that's a great leader. You respect that whether you're in that sport or not."
Asked for a prediction in the Broncos divisional playoff game on Saturday at New England, James hedged, but wished him well.
"I wish him the best, honestly," James said. "I want him to play well. I want him to be successful, but I don't have a prediction of a score or anything. But I hope it's a good game. You've got Tom Brady, a hall of famer, always in the running for MVP, and you've got Tebow and the guys here. So we'll see what happens."
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Assault + Robbery Reported at Apartments Near UT Tyler
Tyler Police were called to the Varsity Place Apartments, an apartment complex that has been the scene of multiple crimes during the past several months.
Shortly before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday officers were called to the ETMC emergency room where a victim reported he was assaulted and robbed at his apartment by three masked gunmen.
The victim, identified as Dearis Davis, 21, who attends Tyler Junior College, told officers that he heard a knock at his door around 1:40 a.m. Davis opened the door and observed three black males standing in his doorway. The suspects forced their way into the apartment and held him at gunpoint demanding his cash.
The suspects who had their faces covered with masks, struck Davis several times about his face and head with guns that resulted in serious bodily injury. The suspects entered into his room-mate's room and forced him and his girlfriend into the bathroom during the robbery. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area on foot.
Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime are urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges filed against the suspects in this case or any felony case.


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Did you know?
Groot Constantia Wine Estate dates back to 1865 and is South Africa's oldest wine estate.
The Cape Winelands, origin of some of the world's most popular wines, are a premier Western Cape visitor attraction.
Wine tasting, winemaking tours, excellent cuisine and magnificent scenery collectively create an irresistible attraction for international and local travellers alike.
South Africa's winelands stretch from the Cape Overberg in the south-western Cape, through the Little Karoo and the West Coast into the adjacent province of the the Northern Cape. There are also wine farms in the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and even Gauteng. The Cape Winelands are the most well-known, and include the Route 62 wine route, said to be the world's longest wine route.
Most Cape wine estates are characterised by classic Cape Dutch-style buildings and massive vineyards with picturesque mountains as a backdrop. There is also a distinct European influence in number of regions, thanks to the arrival of French Huguenot, Dutch and German settlers during the 18th century.
Spier Wine Estate has one of the Cape's the oldest wine cellars, dating back to 1767. The estate continues to produce world-class wines to this day.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's oldest, was founded in 1971. JC Le Roux, a world-renowned sparkling wine, is produced here.
The town of Robertson, two hours' drive east of Cape Town, is home to the acclaimed Robertson Winery, winner of numerous international awards for its Shiraz, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay varietals.
In addition to its wine, the Wellington region is famous for its brandy. The Schalk Burger & Sons Welbedacht Estate in this area is owned and run by former and current international rugby players, Schalk Burger snr and his son of the same name.
Paarl, the third-oldest town in South Africa, is home to the internationally renowned Nederburg Wine Estate, as well as numerous other premier brands.
Constantia, a 20 minutes' drive from Cape Town, is the closest wine region to the Mother City.
The Franschhoek Wine Valley is also famous for its food and is acknowledged as the 'gourmet capital of South Africa'.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
Various routes lead to the winelands, however the most popular route is along the N1 from Cape Town towards Stellenbosch and beyond.
How to get around
There are various wine tours departing from the Cape Town CBD, but having your own vehicle would allow you to explore the winelands according to your own schedule.
Where to stay
Many wine estates offer luxury accommodation. Otherwise stay in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl or any of the towns along Route 62.
What's happening
There are many wine festivals held in the Cape every year. For more information visit the Western Cape Winelands Tourism website.
Best buys
Many wine estates offer accommodation specials during the winter months between May and October.


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Summary and ResearchEdit
A Phase II Study of Cabozantinib (XL-184) Monotherapy in Patients With Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma After Progression on First or Second Line Systemic Therapy
Details regarding the trial available here.
Some research on Cabozantinib:
Two Alliance Studies, One Drug: A Closer Look at Cabozantinib
Poster of results for Phase 2 trial with Cabozantinib and Solid Tumors
Cabozantinib and Prostate Cancer: Inhibiting Seed and Disrupting Soil?
Cabozantinib as a novel therapy for renal cell carcinoma.
The antiangiogenic ceiling in hepatocellular carcinoma: does it exist and has it been reached?
Participant Experiences and SuggestionsEdit
Member bananaf1sh from CCF Forums:
- My mom is on the Cabozantinib clinical trial at Mass General, and I am posting this in the hopes that it'll be useful for anyone considering the trial. Sorry in advance for the long post. The quick & dirty is that my mom is tolerating the drug well, just as she tolerated being on chemo well.
- Some background information:
- - This clinical trial, though in Phase II, is the first trial where Cabozantinib is being tried on only cholangiocarcinoma patients. The Phase I tested the drug on thousands of other cancer patients with solid tumors to determine the safety in dosage. The Phase II trial is for cc patients for whom one or two treatments with chemotherapy did not work.
- - The trial began in September, 2013. There ARE patients who have been on the drug for at least three months who have not shown progression in the disease, though there are patients whose cancer has progressed and have come off the drug.
- Financial aspects of being on the trial:
- - The trial pays for the drug and any special care (like the 3-day biomarker – see below)
- - Lab tests, scans, stent placements – all these are considered standard care and the patient's responsibility
- (Also FYI: Hospitals in Massachusetts do not provide any financial assistance to non-MA residents)
- - For those traveling from out-of-state, the Lazarex foundation offers reimbursements on gas (or other travel costs) and lodging
- The trial schedule (my mom will be on the drug for as long as it is effective; one cycle is one month):
- - First week: two visits to get lab work
- - Second & third week: lab work
- - After the third week, lab work every other week
- - CT scan after two cycles, or two months
- - After cycle three, or three months, lab work once a month
- Below is a timeline so far, to indicate how long everything took for my mom to get started on the trial.
- Dec. 23, 2013: My mom finishes her fourth cycle on Gem/Cis.
- Dec. 31, 2013: CT scan on 12/30 reveals an increase in tumor and mets. MSKCC recommends FOLFIRI. I start looking for clinical trials at the recommendation of Percy from the discussion board. I email Dr. Andrew Zhu, the primary investigator of the Cabozantinib clinical trial at Mass General. He emails me back the next day, promising someone from Mass General will get in touch with me.
- Jan. 2, 2014: I get an email from the trial's coordinating nurse who tells me to establish a medical record number for my mom. They also tell me what they need. I contact my mom's primary ONC's office at MSKCC, and they are incredibly helpful about forwarding everything. They tell me Dr. Lipika Goyal, Dr. Zhu's co-investigator, can see my mom on Jan. 10. I express concern about the possibility of delaying her treatment (following Percy and Marion's advice), and they move up her appointment to Jan. 7.
- Jan. 7, 2014: Appt at Mass General. We meet with Dr. Goyal and Dr. Hong, a radiologist. I already detailed this meeting in another post. We're given several options for systemic treatment, one of which is Cabozantinib. My mom signs the consent form to be on the trial the next day & gets blood work done. Dr. Goyal, by the way, turns out to be one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors we've met so far on this journey.
- Jan. 21, 2014 (CYCLE 1; Day 1): Blood work at Mass General. Given my mom's last chemo, this is the earliest she can start taking the pill. She is given a 30-day supply of the pill. She is to take 3 pills a day (60 mg total) every day on an empty stomach (2 hours after eating). She is told not to eat anything for an hour afterwards. She decides that the best time to take the pills is after dinner, before going to bed. This has been working out well.
- Jan. 23, 2014 (3-day biomarker): Blood work at Mass General to see if there are any alarming reactions to the pill. Nothing noteworthy, though maybe a slight increase in tiredness.
- Jan. 28, 2014 (CYCLE 1; Day 8): Blood work at Mass General. Her liver test numbers keep going up, but we're told that it's to be expected while on the drug. Her platelets are normal. My mom doesn't have much to report in terms of side effects, or at least any that the medical team seemed concerned about.
- I know Nicole's mom (NewfoundLake) is also taking Cabozantinib, and Nikki's dad (Nikki4470) was considering it. I hope we can keep adding to the post and share as much information as we possibly can.


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I shot two time lapse videos today on my iPod latest gen, one 900 images long, the other 250ish images long. When I went to look at them in the library, at first they did not show up at all, then they showed up, sort of. One was dated Dec. 31, 1969, the other Jan. 1, 1970 (the clock on the iPod is working correctly, and the several other TimeLapse videos on this device have the proper dates and times), but they do show the correct number of images. Both icons showed a pair of question marks instead of an image from the time lapse video like the others. Clicking on them does not bring anything up, and these ghost files don't always appear in the library.
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Sudan and South Sudan are facing the threat of United Nations sanctions if they fail to stop fighting along their disputed frontier in the Horn of Africa.
A unanimous U.N. Security Council resolution, which condemns the surge of border violence, orders the two Sudans to cease hostilities within two days and resume negotiations within two weeks.
The U.N. resolution endorses an African Union road map it hopes will avert a return to war.
Usually reluctant to approve such texts, Russia and China both signed up, reflecting the growing international concern over the crisis. China, which buys much of the oil from the disputed region, is considered particularly influential.
The African Union asked the U.N. Security Council to pass a legally binding ultimatum, obliging Sudan and South Sudan to comply with a peace plan to end hostilities. It also calls on them to withdraw their troops from disputed zones and settle all outstanding disputes — including oil revenues, the demarcation of borders and contested oil-rich zones, and support for rival proxy rebels.
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Sudan and South Sudan regularly trade accusations that each supports the other's militia allies.
The two Sudans have three months to work through their unresolved problems. Both have agreed to sit down and restart negotiations, yet both Sudan and South Sudan claim the other is not interested in genuine peace or dialogue.
Clashes flared up last month after South Sudanese forces occupied Heglig, a large oil field that was under the control of Sudan.
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In the South's capital, Juba, about 200 marchers took to the streets on Wednesday as part of a rally organized by Christian churches.
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"We reject the decision by the international community, which even America is a part of, to withdraw our army from Heglig," he said.
He says the international community's decision is unjust.
The demonstrators also shouted "Down With al-Bashir," a reference to Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who has been indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Sudan's troubled Darfur region.
Student marcher Gloria Emmanuel angrily denounced the Sudanese leader.
"Al-Bashir is just a criminal," she said. "He is just taking our petrol, our oil, our land — by force. ... It's my land, it's my territory, and I can't give it up for anyone in this world. I'll fight until I get my rights."
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It has been seven years since the end of the long civil war between the North and South, and less than a year since South Sudan declared independence and split from Sudan.
That landmark was supposed to herald a new era of peace and cooperation. But many feel that critical, unresolved quarrels have brought the two Sudans to the brink of war.
The rally stopped at the U.S. Embassy in Juba, where marchers handed a petition to the deputy chief of mission, Christopher Datta.
He said the U.S. congratulated the government of South Sudan for accepting the African Union's road map for peace. He added that the conflict between the neighbors "has dragged on long enough and it's time there is a settlement on the border and a settlement on other issues."
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A U.N. Security Council resolution gives the two Sudans until tomorrow to stop fighting over their oil-rich border. Otherwise, they could face sanctions. Once the fighting stops they'll have two weeks to begin negotiating a way out of their various disputes. The U.N.'s decision endorses an African Union plan that it hopes will avert a return to war between Sudan and newly-independent South Sudan.
From the South's capital, Juba, NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports.
OFEIBEA QUIST-ARCTON, BYLINE: About two hundred South Sudanese march through the streets of Juba in a rally organized by Christian church leaders. They chant for peace and against war and also chant anti-Sudan slogans, as they unfurl huge banners condemning their northern neighbor across the border.
QUIST-ARCTON: Heglig is the main strategic oilfield in Sudan that the southern army captured last month. South Sudan said it moved to stop deadly Sudanese air strikes targeting positions in the South. South Sudan agreed to withdraw its forces after international condemnation of the occupation of Heglig.
Prophet Abraham Chol is one of the rally organizers.
ABRAHAM CHOL: We are not agreed for the international community to decide against us. This is unjustice decision.
QUIST-ARCTON: It's been seven years since the end of the long civil war between the North and South, and less than a year since South Sudan declared independence and split from Sudan. That landmark was supposed to herald a new era of peace, good neighborliness and cooperation. But many feel that critical, unresolved quarrels over oil, un-demarcated borders, citizenship, and much more have led the two Sudans back to the brink of war.
GLORIA EMMANUEL: As a nation we cannot fight. We have just come out from fighting. Independence is forever. No war, no fighting, no bloodshed again.
QUIST-ARCTON: Student marcher, Gloria Emmanuel, speaks for many South Sudanese - most of whom claim Sudan and its president, Omar Hassan Al Bashir, have declared war on them.
The South has shut down all crude oil production, accusing Sudan of charging outrageous fees for use of its pipeline and confiscating cargoes of crude oil.
EMMANUEL: Al Bashir is just a criminal. He is just taking our petrol. He's taking our oil. He's taking our land by force. This my land. It's my territory. I will fight until I get my rights.
QUIST-ARCTON: The Christian peace marchers carried a petition to foreign diplomatic missions around Juba. First stop, the U.S. embassy and an introduction by Pastor Paul Deng Joshua Lake.
REVEREND PAUL DENG JOSHUA LAKE: Your Excellency, we are here at the American embassy concerning the crisis that are taking place in our countries...
QUIST-ARCTON: The U.S. deputy chief of mission, Christopher Datta, emerges to talk to the marchers.
CHRISTOPHER DATTA: The United States congratulates the patience and the commitment to peace that the people of South Sudan have demonstrated. We understand your frustrations and we sympathize with it. And we will work very hard to try to find peace...
QUIST-ARCTON: The African Union and the U.N. Security Council warn that both sides must quit fighting, stop the bellicose rhetoric and return to the negotiating table now. South Sudan says it is ready. Sudan's president, too, has indicated that he's prepared to comply and talk peace with the South's leaders, who just recently he called insects that must be crushed.
Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, NPR News, Juba. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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