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Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations
Requiring Council Attention
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America
As Delivered by Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe
Human Rights Council 20th Session
June 28, 2012
Madame President,
The brutal, persistent attacks by the Syrian regime against its own people – including the outrageous targeted killings of civilians, including women and children, at Qubeir and Houla in recent weeks – are disgusting and unacceptable.Perpetrators of these and other atrocities in Syria must be identified and held to account. The United States will work with the international community to intensify our pressure on Assad and his cronies, whose rule by murder and fear must come to an end.
The United States remains deeply disturbed by other ongoing human rights violations around the world.
Iran must uphold its international obligations to protect the human rights of all citizens, including the right to religious freedom and free expression. Iran must release all persons jailed for their religious or political beliefs, including the more than 100 Baha'is imprisoned, and those students, lawyers, and journalists currently detained.
The DPRK mustimmediately dismantle political prison camps, where it reportedly holds between 130,000 and 200,000 individuals, including children, without due process.
Sudan continues to target civilians, including by aerial bombardments in Darfur, Blue Nile, and Southern Kordofan. Government forces continue to commit extrajudicial killings, torture, and other gross human rights violations throughout the country, including against religious minorities.
Belarus restricts the freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, religion, and movement. The government should immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners, restore their political and civil rights, and permit regime critics to leave the country if they desire.
China silences dissent through arrests, convictions, forced disappearances, and extralegal detentions; has tightened controls on the Internet; persecutes human rights lawyers; intimidates activists' families; impedes civil society; and limits religious freedom. Government policies undermine Tibetan and Uighur linguistic, religious, and cultural traditions.
Eritrea has still not accounted for those who have disappeared after arrest, including journalist Dawit Isaak. The government's severe repression of fundamental freedoms, including religion and expression, has caused large numbers of people to flee the country.
Cuba routinely harasses, arrests, denies employment to, beats, and jails those who criticize the government. It intercepts, blocks, or diverts dissidents' phone and Internet connections to prevent reporting on human rights abuses. We call for the immediate release of Alan Gross, who has been unjustly imprisoned for over two-and-a-half years.
Venezuela continues to consolidate power in the executive branch. It limits freedom of expression, criminalizes dissent, closes media outlets, and uses court cases to harass media owners and political opposition members.
Turkmenistan curtails the freedoms of religion, movement, expression, and association. It restricts civil society and arbitrarily imprisons citizens who openly express criticism. Torture is widespread in prison.
Thank you, Madame President.
The IAEA Director General's report makes clear that Iran continues to deny the Agency the full cooperation necessary
"We have taken note of the recent dialogue between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran, and look forward to learning further details as that dialogue continues. While we appreciate the efforts by Director General Amano to conclude a substantive agreement, we remain concerned by the urgent obligation for Iran to take concrete steps to cooperate fully with the verification efforts of the IAEA, based on IAEA verification practices. We urge Iran to take this opportunity to resolve all outstanding concerns about the nature of its nuclear program. Full and transparent cooperation with the IAEA is the first logical step."
Robert A. Wood, Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim, and Acting U.S. Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, Austria. May 22, 2012
"When the President says all options are on the table, he means it. When he says that our policy is prevention, not containment, he means it. But there are a number of different paths that can get us to the outcome we're seeking, which is a peaceful resolution of this very difficult challenge. And we appreciate the fact that Iran will return to negotiations with what's called the P5+1, the five permanent members of the Security Council, plus the European Union and Germany. And we will enter into those negotiations with the hope that there can be a positive resolution, but without any illusions and without any patience for talk without progress."
Chairwoman Granger, Representative Lowey, members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I am deeply grateful for your leadership and continued support for our efforts at the United Nations, especially in this time of fiscal constraint.
On behalf of the Administration, I am pleased to reiterate the request for funds for fiscal year 2013 for three key accounts: $1.57 billion for Contributions to International Organizations (CIO); $2.1 billion for Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities (CIPA); and $327.3 million for International Organizations and Programs (IO&P). This request includes funding to meet our obligations to international organizations of which the United States is a member as well as our voluntary contributions to various United Nations programs.
Reflecting the fiscal environment, this year's budget requests for voluntary contributions to major UN agencies largely remain constant and, in most cases have decreased, compared to last year's request. On the whole, our FY13 request for the IO&P account reflects a 6% decrease from FY12 levels.
Let me start by underscoring the importance of the United Nations to advancing U.S. interests and upholding the universal values we hold dear.
The world is shrinking. Problems in remote parts of the globe can and do threaten our security interests abroad and ultimately affect us here at home. Nuclear proliferation, terrorism, drug trafficking, refugee flows, gross human rights abuses, manmade and natural disasters, infectious disease, extreme poverty and suffering, environmental degradation - problems that no one nation, no matter how powerful, can address alone. And especially in tough economic times, these are not burdens that the United States should have to bear on our own.
As both Democratic and Republican leaders have long attested, a strong and effective UN is one of the best tools we have to tackle many of the world's problems. The UN plays an indispensable role in building international coalitions and promoting global burden sharing to meet 21st century challenges. The UN is not the sum of our strategy, but an essential piece of it.
As President Obama has said, "That's how the international community should work — more nations; the United States right there at the center of it, but not alone — everybody stepping up, bearing their responsibilities, carrying the costs of upholding peace and security. That's what it means to be United Nations." And as former President Reagan proclaimed, "We are determined that the United Nations shall succeed and serve the cause of peace for humankind."
Now, the UN is far from perfect, but when it stumbles, it's often because its members stumble – because big powers block critical actions in the Security Council or spoilers grandstand in the General Assembly. As one of my predecessors, Richard Holbrooke, was fond of saying, "Blaming the UN when things go wrong is like blaming Madison Square Garden when the Knicks play badly."
In response to the ongoing horrors in Syria, the United States and our partners have engaged in intensive diplomacy at the United Nations to put the world on record in support of an immediate halt to the violence; a negotiated, peaceful solution; and a responsible democratic transition. While Russia and China twice vetoed Security Council action, the United Nations General Assembly and Human Rights Council have repeatedly condemned the carnage the Asad regime is inflicting on its own people and endorsed the Arab League's proposal for a transition. The Human Rights Council has mandated a Commission of Inquiry that has thoroughly investigated and documented the human rights abuses of the Asad regime. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and senior UN officials have vigorously condemned abuses by the Syrian regime and called for an end to the violence. The United Nations and the Arab League have jointly appointed former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as their Special Envoy for Syria. The UN has coordinated the delivery of critical humanitarian assistance to afflicted Syrian communities and has provided support to thousands of Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations inside Syria tormented by the regime's systematic abuses, though the need remains great.
The regime continues to renege on its commitment to implement the League of Arab States' action plan agreed to in November. It has spurned efforts by its Arab neighbors to mediate a peaceful political solution. It continues to wage a brutal campaign against innocent civilians and there are credible allegations that the regime has committed crimes against humanity.
The United States fully supports the Syrian people's demands for a unified Syria with a democratic, representative, and inclusive government that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms, and we fully support the Arab League's unprecedented initiatives to end this crisis peacefully. In order to provide lifesaving assistance to Syrian civilians in need, we have announced a $12 million initial contribution to scale up humanitarian efforts. To deepen the Asad regime's isolation, we have imposed sanctions and worked with others to do so as well, such as placing travel bans on senior members of the regime, freezing their assets, boycotting Syrian oil, and considering closing embassies and consulates. And we have encouraged a democratic transition by supporting opposition groups and individuals inside and outside Syria to come together around a common vision for the country's future where the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.
In Syria, as elsewhere, the United States has led efforts to promote principled action at the UN through persistent diplomacy with our traditional allies, regional partners, and emerging powers. Indeed, this has been the hallmark of the Obama Administration's engagement at the UN. We work hard to build and sustain the coalitions required to advance our interests and values. And we fulfill our obligations, so that our hand is that much stronger when we demand that others do the same. Our investments at the United Nations have advanced U.S. interests and made the American people more safe and secure.
In Libya, the United States and its allies acted through the United Nations to prevent Qadafhi from massacring his own people. And now the UN is remaining engaged over the long term, helping the people of Libya make the difficult transition to democracy after a brutal dictatorship.
To curtail illicit nuclear weapons programs, the United States led the Security Council in imposing the toughest sanctions ever on Iran and North Korea. As a result, a large number of countries have also imposed additional bilateral sanctions on Iran, and the regime is more isolated than ever before with its leaders facing crippling sanctions. As the President has repeatedly made clear, we will prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and as long as Iran fails to meet its international obligations, the pressure will build.
In Iraq and Afghanistan, the United Nations is providing vital assistance to their political transitions, and to their social and economic development – supporting the process of bringing our service members home responsibly.
After decades of brutal war, the United Nations played a critical role in supporting the creation of the newly independent South Sudan. There are significant challenges ahead in Darfur, Abyei, Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan, so the United States will continue our efforts to support Sudan and South Sudan living side by side in peace.
In Cote d'Ivoire, the UN stood firm in stopping a strongman from stealing an election and ensured that the democratically elected President took office, preventing a return to civil war.
In Haiti, the United Nations has been essential in helping the country recover and rebuild from the devastating earthquake two years ago – a tragedy that claimed thousands of lives, including one hundred and two UN personnel. The United States worked closely with the UN to help the Government of Haiti ensure security and deliver humanitarian relief. Tens of thousands of U.S. forces were able to withdraw from Haiti within a few months as the UN peacekeeping presence was quickly reconstituted.
During last year's General Assembly, we secured, by the largest margins ever, condemnations of Iran and North Korea – and for the first time ever, Syria – for their mass violations of human rights. In the Human Rights Council, the United States worked to achieve ground-breaking resolutions on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, discrimination against women, religious tolerance, and investigations into human rights abuses in Syria, Sudan, North Korea, Libya, and Iran.
We have led the fight for women's rights, forging a broad coalition to establish UN Women, a streamlined entity that replaced multiple UN offices, and that now works to empower women worldwide. We also support the vital work of a Special Representative to tackle the issue of sexual violence in conflict.
We've spearheaded important progress throughout the UN system to advance the universal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, including landmark victories in the General Assembly and Human Rights Council, and our advocacy on behalf of LGBT non-governmental organizations.
These are just a few examples of how United States leadership at the United Nations is yielding tangible dividends for the American people.
But despite important progress, much remains to be done. UN reform is not a luxury. It is a necessity. That is why we are relentlessly championing greater budget discipline and comprehensive administrative and management reforms that will make the UN more efficient and cost-effective.
In December, we led a successful effort to cut by five percent the size of the UN's regular budget, the first reduction in 14 years and only the second in the past 50 years.
In addition, by responsibly shutting down peacekeeping missions and showing discipline in establishing new missions, we have contained the growth in recent years of the UN peacekeeping budget, which increased from $2.6 billion to $7.8 billion from 2000 to 2009. The Obama Administration has succeeded in holding peacekeeping budget levels effectively constant for the past three years.
We have also promoted a paperless UN, resulting in a 65% reduction of pages printed in New York over the past two years, saving on an annual basis a pile of paper nearly 50 times the height of the UN building.
To better tackle waste, fraud, and abuse, we have worked to reduce vacancies in the UN inspector-general's office by nearly half so it can be a strong, independent, and effective watchdog.
Over the past decade, the United States has championed increased transparency throughout the UN system. And last year, we secured a commitment from the heads of all NY-based UN funds and programs to disclose publicly online all internal audit reports, starting this year.
We led efforts in the General Assembly to adopt wide-ranging peacekeeping reforms –including a new global field support strategy - which have already saved an initial $62 million to date and will dramatically improve the performance of 15 peace operations worldwide employing approximately 120,000 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers.
Our UN reform agenda is based on four key pillars:
First, economy: a leaner UN that does more with less. We are working hard to shrink the bureaucracy, bring some private-sector sensibility to the UN, and upgrade the UN's information technology.
Second, accountability: a cleaner UN with robust oversight mechanisms, ethics enforcement, whistleblower protection, and greater transparency.
Third, integrity: a more credible UN that lives up to its founding principles and values, and does not tolerate individuals or states that bring dishonor to the institution.
Fourth, excellence: an insistence on delivering real results and upholding the highest standards, including a merit-based human resource system that rewards performance, the capacity to respond in real time to unfolding crises, integration of disparate UN programs, and a culture of evaluation for effectiveness.
We have a good partner in Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has been a leader on these issues, and look forward to working with him and his team in the coming months and years.
There are many challenges ahead – upcoming negotiations on member state assessment rates, divisive politics within the General Assembly, an entrenched bureaucracy that resists change – but with patience and determined engagement, we will continue to succeed.
This brings me to another important priority: ensuring that Israel's legitimacy is beyond dispute and its security is never in doubt.
Every day, we stand with Israel and oppose hostile efforts to challenge Israel's legitimacy and security at the UN. We remain vigilant on the Palestinians' unilateral bid for UN membership. The United States will not hesitate to use its veto when necessary. However, due to our efforts, the Palestinians saw clearly that they had not mustered enough votes to gain the UN Security Council's support and thus to provoke a U.S. veto. There is no shortcut to statehood. Tough issues can only be solved through direct negotiations between the parties. We have been consistent and clear on this.
When a Security Council resolution on settlements that would have undermined the cause of peace was put to a vote, we vetoed it. Likewise, when the deeply flawed Goldstone Report was released, we insisted on Israel's right to defend itself and maintained that Israel's democratic institutions could credibly investigate any possible abuses. We refused to attend meetings in 2009 and 2011 concerning the 2001 Durban Conference, which unfairly singled out Israel. And we always fight against anti-Israel resolutions in the General Assembly, Human Rights Council, UNESCO, and other UN bodies.
We are also fighting for the full and equal participation of Israel throughout the UN system. We championed Israel's successful bid for the UNDP Executive Board last year and when they took their seat last month, it was hailed by the Israeli Deputy Ambassador as "a milestone in Israel's integration to the global agenda of the UN." We have succeeded in winning Israel's inclusion in key negotiation groups in New York and in Geneva, and are pushing for Israel's participation where it remains excluded. At the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the disproportionate and biased focus on Israel undermines the credibility and effectiveness of the Council, and we consistently oppose the permanent agenda item devoted to Israel. As President Obama has said, "It should be clear to all that efforts to chip away at Israel's legitimacy will continue to be met by the unshakeable opposition of the United States."
Madam Chairwoman, members of the Committee, allow me to draw your attention to one specific matter of great importance – longstanding legislative restrictions on paying our assessed contributions to UN specialized agencies that admit Palestine as a member state. Our participation in these organizations serves a wide range of important American interests, such as promoting human rights, democracy, nonproliferation, global health, international telecommunications, intellectual property rights, and free markets. Withholding U.S. funding only harms U.S. interests.
The World Health Organization assists countries in addressing critical health problems and helps protect Americans from infectious diseases, such as the H1N1 and avian influenza. WHO programs have led to the eradication of smallpox, which saves America millions by eliminating the need for vaccinations, and are working towards the eradication of polio, neonatal tetanus, leprosy, and other preventable illnesses.
The International Atomic Energy Agency protects Americans from the dangers of nuclear proliferation through its essential verification work ensuring that peaceful nuclear programs are not being diverted for weapons purposes. IAEA inspectors have been instrumental in blowing the whistle on illicit activities by Iran and North Korea.
The World Intellectual Property Organization supports American economic growth through the protection of patents and copyrights, and provides a forum for American businesses to raise complaints about the infringement of intellectual property. Last year, American companies, such as Apple, Costco, and Facebook, brought cases before WIPO.
Current U.S. law runs counter to U.S. national security interests by enabling the Palestinians to determine whether the U.S. can continue to fund and lead effectively in key UN specialized agencies that help protect Americans. Cutting off funding for agencies such as WHO, IAEA, and WIPO would deal a blow to our efforts on global health, nuclear nonproliferation, and the protection of the interests of American businesses.
In the case of UNESCO, due to irresponsible Palestinian actions, we have withheld our funding for valuable work that supports key U.S. interests. UNESCO's contributions include promoting freedom of the press and freedom of expression, providing literacy training and supporting tsunami warning systems. The United States has been a leading supporter and financial contributor to UNESCO's valuable Holocaust education program, second only to Israel. We have also supported UNESCO's efforts to empower women and girls through education. As former First Lady and UNESCO honorary Ambassador to the UN literacy decade Laura Bush has argued, "achieving the goal of global literacy requires global participation. It requires continued global leadership at every level – from international organizations like UNESCO to political leadership in each nation."
We believe our membership and participation in UNESCO is valuable and worth supporting. Therefore, the Administration's budget request includes funding for the U.S. contribution to UNESCO and a statement of intent to work together with Congress to find a solution that would give the Administration the authority to waive restrictions on paying our financial contributions when doing so is clearly in our national interest.
I also remain concerned about pending legislation that would shift contributions to the UN from assessed to voluntary funding. Treating our commitments and treaty obligations to the UN as an a la carte menu invites others to do the same and, simply put, would leave us paying more of the bill. Similarly, we oppose legislation that would link efforts to reform the UN to withholding dues. Historically, such approaches have backfired by allowing opponents of reform to weaken our ability to prevail in negotiations.
I also respectfully request the Committee provide the authority proposed to pay our assessed peacekeeping dues at the current rate of 27.14 percent.
As we learned in the 1980's and 1990's, when the United States is unable to pay our bills, we undermine our leadership at the UN, especially on UN reform. In 2009, the Obama Administration worked with Congress to pay off millions in arrears that accumulated between 2005 and 2008. Being up to date with our commitments has helped us deliver some of the most significant accomplishments on UN reform for American taxpayers in more than a decade. The failure to pay our assessments undermines our credibility and our influence. We alienate our closest allies and partners when we don't follow through on the policies we together advocate in the Security Council, on priorities such as Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, Libya, Haiti, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Neglecting our commitments leaves us in a position of weakness, not strength, when it comes to championing reforms and achieving the concrete results that make America safer and stronger. Paying our assessments has been the consistent policy of both Republican and Democratic Administrations. Of course, paying our bills in full and on time does not mean giving the UN a free pass. On the contrary, it allows us to pursue reform even more aggressively and successfully.
I will conclude by saying the United States is at the forefront ensuring that the UN lives up to its founding principles, safeguards international security, and delivers assistance to those who need it most. We greatly appreciate the Committee's longstanding efforts to help meet our commitments throughout the UN system, especially at a time of fiscal belt-tightening. The active and full support of this Committee has been and remains essential to our efforts.
It is an honor to represent the United States at the United Nations. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues at the U.S. Mission, the UN, the broader diplomatic community, and the Members of this Congress who share a deep commitment to protecting the innocent, pursuing peace, and defending universal human rights.
I welcome your questions.
Statement by:
Maria Otero
U.S. Under Secretary of State
for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights
19th Session of the Human Rights Council
Geneva, Switzerland
March 2, 2012
When the United States joined the UN Human Rights Council two years ago, we set forth four values that would guide our work in this body: universality, dialogue, principle, and truth. We knew then, as we know now, that the honest dialogue and dedicated effort of this Council will help all of our nations on the path to international peace and security.
In the two years since, we have stayed true to those values. But our global challenges remain—among them, threats to freedoms of assembly, association, expression and religion and to vulnerable populations. As we seek a second term on the Council, the United States stands ready to build on the Council's successes to pursue solutions to these pressing challenges. This session provides several opportunities to do so.
Last week in Tunisia, we partnered with the Friends of Syria in a unified commitment to help end the suffering of the Syrian people. We joined Council members this week to condemn the Asad regime's ongoing brutal crackdown.
We must extend the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry launched by the Council, which has effectively performed its intensely difficult mandate with great commitment, so that it can continue to document the atrocities being committed and lay the groundwork for accountability.
Recent efforts on Syria are not the first time the Council has provided an important platform for action. Last year, this Council created a special rapporteur to monitor the human rights situation in Iran. Special Rapporteur Shaheed has conducted his work in a spirit of openness and dialogue. His important work must continue, and I encourage the Council to continue his mandate.
Tomorrow, Iranians will go to the polls for the first time since the 2009 disputed election—a moment when tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets to demand their civil rights. Since then, the regime's repression and persecution of all who stand up for their universal human rights has only intensified. The United States stands with religious and political leaders around the world in condemning the conviction of Youcef Nadarkhani's and calling for his immediate release.
In Burma, the government has taken substantial and serious steps to improve the human rights situation for its citizens. We must continue to support this progress by extending the mandate of the special rapporteur. We commend the government for its recent efforts and encourage it to continue discussions with ethnic minority groups—armed or otherwise—on the path to national reconciliation.
The United States will also support renewal of the mandate of the special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We share the Republic of Korea's deep concerns regarding the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers from the DPRK in third countries.
We know from experience that there can be no lasting peace without reconciliation and accountability, but the United States is concerned that, in Sri Lanka, time is slipping away. The international community has waited nearly three years for action, and while we welcome the release of the LLRC report, the recommendations of the report should be implemented. We have engaged Sri Lanka bilaterally on these issues since the conflict ended in 2009, and stand ready to continue to work with them. Action now in this Council will sow the seeds of lasting peace on the ground.
The United States has worked through this Council to assist countries in transition with their human rights challenges. We have supported human rights protection and promotion in Kyrgyzstan, Guinea, Haiti and Cote d' Ívoire, among others. In our UPR presentation, we addressed our own incomplete journey toward universal human rights, and we admire those countries that speak about their shortcomings as well as their strengths. We stand ready to help countries ready to address their human rights challenges, and during this session we hope to reach agreement to provide additional assistance to Yemen and Libya. With the support of this Council, these countries can consolidate democracy and become new beacons of leadership on human rights.
The United States has also worked through this Council to address significant cross-cutting issues that affect all of us, including combating discrimination on the basis of religion or belief. We were pleased to host the first meeting that seeks to implement Human Rights Council resolution 16/18, and we look forward to adopting a resolution this session that recognizes the important progress we have made.
Resolution 16/18 has proven that this Council can discuss and act upon difficult issues where consensus seems impossible. We also look forward to the upcoming discussion on the human rights of LGBT persons, underscoring that being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender does not make you less human.
As States increase pressure on rights and freedoms online, the United States must reiterate that the universal freedoms of expression, assembly and association are as applicable on the Internet and mobile technologies as they are to traditional modes of expression. We are concerned that some States are using new technologies to block content and suppress political dissent, and we encourage States to fulfill their human rights commitments and obligations in the context of new technologies.
The Council has done a great deal to focus on pressing human rights situations but there are still challenges to address. The United States was disappointed that the Human Rights Council review process did not address the unfair singling out of one country for a permanent agenda item. The Council will improve its credibility when it eliminates Item 7 and addresses all states under a common rubric.
Lastly, the United States remains gravely concerned about recent violence and continuing tensions in Tibetan areas of China. We call on all governments including China to respect the fundamental freedoms of religion and expression of all of its citizens including members of ethnic minorities.
Human rights have universal application. All governments, including mine, must respect the human rights of individuals, protect the ability of individuals to exercise their rights, and create mechanisms for transparent and accountable governance. As we participate in this session and seek a second term on the Human Rights Council, the United States will continue to bridge differences and build consensus with all members. We believe the Council continues to make a significant impact on the world, and we look forward to being a part of its ongoing progress.
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Syria will be a top priority at the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, says Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe, the U.S. representative to the council.
The 19th regular session of the council is set to be held February 27– March 23.
"I think there's an overwhelming consensus that the Assad regime must go; the violence has to stop," Donahoe said at a press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva February 22.
"Assad is being more and more isolated. Unfortunately, it's not yet universal. The condemnation isn't quite to that point yet, but it's moving in that direction," Donahoe said. She noted that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be attending the February 24 Friends of Syria meeting in Tunis with other world leaders to find ways to deliver humanitarian relief to the most threatened areas in Syria and look for other ways to pressure Assad to leave and end the violence.
The recent deaths of journalists in the Syrian conflict, Donahoe said, underscored the value of free media. "Without a free media, human rights defenders and activists cannot get their messages out," she said. "The international community is not able to support the work or convey support for anyone in a closed society if we don't get their messages."
Marie Colvin, an American journalist, and French photographer Remi Ochlik died when a shell hit their makeshift media center February 22 in the Syrian city of Homs.
Regarding Sri Lanka, Donahoe said the United States firmly believes a Human Rights Council resolution is warranted that would call for real reconciliation based on a truthful accounting of the government's involvement in the large-scale civilian casualties that took place during the years-long civil war that finally ended in 2009.
"We are working to convince the Sri Lankan government that there has to be greater evidence of serious implementation of the recommendations in their own domestic report and greater accountability in order to satisfy the victims and the various communities that feel like they have not yet been heard," Donahoe said.
In her comments on Iran, Donahoe said the council's landmark resolution last March to establish a special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran will most probably be renewed.
"We hope to be able to increase pressure on the Iranian regime through either increased numbers or other potential language in the resolution to allow the special rapporteur to enter Iran," she said. "Whether that happens or not, we think there's real value in continuing this mandate because it shows the people inside Iran that the international community is paying attention and that the Iranian narrative about how they treat their people is not fooling anyone."
(Jan. 23) - Joint statement by U.S. Department of State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Iran sanctions:
We welcome today's decision by the European Union to ban imports of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, freeze the assets of the Iranian central bank, and take additional action against Iran's energy, financial, and transport sectors.
The measures agreed to today by the EU Foreign Affairs Council are another strong step in the international effort to dramatically increase the pressure on Iran. They are consistent with steps the U.S. previously has taken and with new U.S. sanctions on Iran that the President signed into law on December 31. These new U.S. sanctions intensify the ongoing pressure on Iran and strengthen the impact of existing measures by targeting transactions with the Central Bank of Iran and by providing strong incentives to reduce Iran's ability to earn revenue from its oil exports. Taken in combination with the many other sanctions on Iran that continue to be implemented by the United States and the international community, this new, concerted pressure will sharpen the choice for Iran's leaders and increase their cost of defiance of basic international obligations.
The United States and our international partners are committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. That is why we have pursued a dual-track policy that puts pressure on Iran to engage seriously in discussions with the international community on its nuclear program. To date, Iran has failed to take advantage of the offer of engagement described in EU High Representative Ashton's October 2011 letter. Instead, Iran has refused to address the international community's serious and well-founded concerns about its nuclear program. These concerns have only been heightened by Iran's inability to explain how its nuclear program is, as it claims, exclusively peaceful in nature or to provide any credible response to the IAEA's November 2011 report that detailed the potential military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program.


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Jeff Belanger is one of the most visible and prolific paranormal researchers today. Since 1997, the former journalist has interviewed thousands of eyewitnesses to paranormal occurrences. He's the ultimate insider and knows how to connect with people from all walks of life when it comes to the unexplained. He is the author of a dozen books on the paranormal including the best sellers: The World's Most Haunted Places, Our Haunted Lives, and Who's Haunting the White House.
Susyn Reeve
Living An Inspired Life
Susyn Reeve is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com and the award-winning author of Choose Peace & Happiness . She has 35 years of experience as a coach, corporate consultant, and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and Young Presidents Organization. Susyn lives in Long Island, New York.
Living a Life of Passion and Purpose with Susyn Reeve
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We are thrilled to welcome back into the Coach Cafe' Susyn Reeve! Susyn Reeve, is the co-founder of Self-Esteem-Experts.com, best-selling author of The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy and award winning author of Choose Peace & Happiness. She has 35 years experience as a Corporate Consultant, Transformational Coach and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included: American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines, The Metropolitan Museum and YPO (Young Presidents Organization). She has apprenticed and worked with don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements); Katherine Woodward Thomas (Calling in "The One") and studied with Joseph Campbell, Jean Houston and Robert Fritz. She has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and adjunct Associate Professor of Management at New York University Management Institute. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn from Susyn Reeve how to awaken your purpose and ignite your passion! To find out more about Susyn Reeve visit -www.susynreeve.com
Susyn Reeve: The Inspired Life
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As a teen, Susyn Reeve wrote in her journal, "What would the world be like if everyone loved themselves?" This question has informed her commitment to partner with clients and guide them in deepening and expanding their capacity to give and receive love. Susyn Reeve has 35 years of experience as a Coach, Educator, Corporate Consultant and InterFaith Minister. Her clients have included: American Express, New York University, Exxon, Continental Airlines. She has been a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and adjunct Associate Professor at New York University. She is the co-creator of The Mind Manual System and the award winning author of Choose, Peace & Happiness. She is also the co-author of the newly released book, The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy. Join Chizoma Cluff as she interviews Susyn about the book The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy which she co-authored with Joan Breiner. http://susynreeve.wordpress.com/books
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Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, publishing in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried.
Directed to those of us who need a push to open our minds and hearts to the vast creative potential and possibility alive in each moment, THE INSPIRED LIFE urges readers to wake up from the trance of life on automatic and appreciate what they do have.
The book reframes breakdowns as stepping-stones to breakthroughs, with inspiring stories and quotes, practices and exercises to access the power of your mind to live a life truly guided by your gifts.
Dedicated to Christopher Reeve
In honor of what would have been Chris' 62nd Birthday I'm dedicating my show to this... Super-man :)
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Scott Cluthe talks with two special guests Tuesday live at 8 EST-7 CST-6 MST- 5 PST.
First, Scott is joined by Susyn Reeve, author of the new book, The Inspired LIfe !
Then Allen Klein, a one of kind humorist, author and one of the people at CBS in the early days that designed Captain Kangaroo! Allen's newest book is titled The Art of Living Joyfully!
About The Inspired LIfe by Susyn Reeve: Imagine being connected to an infinite source of loving energy and feeling whole, happy and content. Imagine experiencing life as a source of limitless creative possibility. Susyn Reeve contends that all of us have a wellspring of limitless creativity and drive within to achieve that sense of fulfillment. In THE INSPIRED LIFE: Unleashing your Mind's Capacity for Joy, published in November by Viva Editions, Reeve, with Joan Breiner, offers proven tools to access your inspiration, no matter how deeply buried.
Allen Klein's latest book is titled The Art of Living Joyfully. This joyful book a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history. Dividing the books thematically, covering such topics as Friendship, Laughter, Beauty, Nature, Faith, and more. This is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift.
Klein is an award-winning speaker and best-selling author. He is the recipient of a Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award and a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association.
Writestream Tuesday with Susyn Blair-Hunt and the Right Wing Riot
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Curious about the metaphysical? Tune in to Writestream with host Dariaanne when she welcomes psychic, astrologer and author Susyn Blair Hunt to the show on September 9 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Aside from her work with clients, and common misconceptions about psychic ability, Susyn will discuss her book, Tarot Prediction & Divination: Unveiling Three Layers of Meaning.
Bring more depth to your tarot readings and unleash your psychic sense—it's easy once you understand the three dimensions of the tarot. Internationally respected tarot expert and author Susyn Blair-Hunt presents an original, step-by-step approach, using the tarot's visual cues as a means to awaken your psychic abilities and help you discover the predictive, therapeutic, and spiritual messages hidden within the cards.
During the show, host and guest welcome your questions and comments at (347) 945-7246.
In the second hour, the Right Wing Riot takes over with their unique brand of Public Service Satire. Join Scary Smart, Ms. Always Right and The Prince of Whitebread as they find the humor in the current state of our politics and culture. WIll Pajama Boy make an appearance so Aunt Scary Smart can read to him? Tune in to find out!
Author Susyn Reeve on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Susyn Reeve to Conversations LIVE to discuss her new book THE INSPIRED LIFE and how you can begin living a life of purpose today.
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The nice folks at Comic Strip Tees promise "every week new comic, every week new shirt," and last week, that shirt featured the artwork of our very own Hans Rickheit!
Might as well wear Cochlea & Eustachia while you're reading about them in Folly: The Consequences of Indiscretion! His work might make you feel uncomfortable, but at least your clothes won't be…
Have your mind expanded and blown by Alan Moore, writer, magician, illuminated showman and creator of watchmen, V for Vendetta and the league of extraordinary gentlemen…
The Mindscape of Alan Moore is a 2003 feature documentary which chronicles the life and work of Alan Moore.
Alan Moore presents the story of his development as an artist, starting with his childhood and working through to his comics career and impact on that medium, and his emerging interest in magic.
This is Folly: The Consequences of Indescretion by Hans Rickheit, published by fantagraphics. I followed many of these strips online, as they were being produced. I even commissioned one of the strips myself (it happens to be the one used on the cover).
Get to know the surreal, disturbing, yet addicting world of Hans Rickheit. You won't be sorry. If you want a huge sampling of his work, go to http://chromefetus.com/page1.html
Said this many times. Banal and horrifying. Glad Alan Moore agrees. At least we've got a wizard on our side.
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The White Stripes by Paul Pope
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Here is a rarely seen gem. Apparently Paul Pope drew a pinup of Dr. Manhattan from Watchmen. So cool.
UPDATE: I just found out that this was a cover image for the new Watchman series. I wouldn't know because I'm not buying/reading any of it. But this is very cool nonetheless.
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Another Rick Ungar creation. This time the story of Zorro is updated to 2015 and the latest descendant of the De La Vega line also called Diego is a 17 year old teenager who takes up the mantle of Zorro with help from his mute friend Bernardo. To replace the famous Tornado we now have a Cool Bike called Tornado Z that helps transport Diego to fight against the corrupt mayor of the town.


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I first tried the FAMOUS Clone of a Cinnabon Recipe for New Year's Eve and it was a smashing success. Many people do variations on this recipe but this is the exact recipe from All Recipes. I have always wanted to try this one and surprise surprise it was AMAZING. Why do Cinnamon Rolls smell so darn good? It is amazing. They will fill your home with warmth and tummies with ooey gooey-ness. By popular demand, I was asked to make a tutorial on how to make these rolls. I have listed out step-by-step on how to successfully clone the infamous Cinnabon….Muwhahahah let us begin, IGOR!
You will need a Bread Machine. HELP: I don't own a bread machine! No problem. There is a very helpful review on All Recipes by ANDYTAMI She provides great directions on how to make these without a bread machine.
Recipe Yield: 12 Rolls
Cinnamon Roll Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Not in the Bread Machine Ingredients. Spread over the dough once dough is done:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
Cream Cheese Frosting Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Mix all of your Bread Machine Ingredients into the pan of your bread machine
First, add your 1 cup of warm milk. I warmed my 1 cup of milk for approximately 1 minute in the microwave. Once done, pour into the pan of your bread machine.
Add in your two eggs
Add in your 1/3 cup of margarine, melted.
Add in your bread flour, sugar, salt and bread machine yeast.
Select the Dough/Pasta Option on your Bread Machine. My timer automatically set itself to 1 hour 30 minutes. HELP: I don't own a bread machine! No problem. There is a very helpful review on All Recipes by ANDYTAMI She provides great directions on how to make these without a bread machine.
After your dough has finished in the bread machine, place it on a flour-covered cutting board and cover.
Punch your dough out about 10 times and cover to let rest. Do not mess with our dough too much. Let all of the active ingredients naturally do the work!
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile mix together our cinnamon and brown sugar. Make sure it is all mixed evenly.
Grease your oven-safe dish for your rolls. I always use good ole' Crisco to grease my pans. I am old school like that. It is how I was taught and it works like a charm. ; ) You will need a 9×13 inch pan and this recipe will yield 12 rolls.
Roll your dough out onto a lightly floured surface. You will want to make exactly 12 rolls at 1 and 3/4 inch thick. I have a nifty trick below ; )
Take your softened (not melted) butter and spread it out evenly over your dough.
Next spread your brown sugar and cinnamon mix over the butter. Roll your dough about 4 times over.
You WANT to create a big cinnamon swirl:
My fool proof method to get 12 exact rolls. Make marks in your dough with a knife so you don't create them until you can see you have 12 even rolls. And by the way, you don't need dental floss to create these, just get a knife and slice them up!
Add the rolls to your per-greased baking dish.
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
While your rolls rise, heat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Now let's make the cream cheese topping!
Beat together your 1 package of cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt
Beat together until you have a light fluffy texture.
Place your pan of cinnamon rolls (without the cream cheese topping) into the oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place in the center rack and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Not a minute more. Remove and let cool completely. Spread your cream cheese frosting all over the tops of the rolls and ENJOY! I truly hope this Clone of a Cinnabon Recipe: Tutorial helped anyone trying this recipe out. XOXO


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Does the 250GB limit apply to the high end DOCSIS 3 tiers? I'm a new customer and with a cloud backup solution such as Carbonite or Backblaze it seems I will hit the limit in a matter of days.
Out of curiosity, are you on a business or residential account?
Yes.I know carbonite limits you to 2-3 gigs a day and then throttles your connection down so low you stop backing up. So if you only do a couple gigs a day you will have plenty of room.--Tech at the Beach.I speak for myself, not my employer.
Thanks for the reply. I'm actually using Backblaze which does not throttle or limit.I guess I will have to handle the throttling myself.With the plan I pay for I could hit that cap in less than 24 hours of downloading and less than 5 days of uploading. In reality I would be doing both with backups running in the background.It is likely that if I had not posted on this forum I would have hit the cap less than a day after the install tech left my house.It seems like paying for more bandwidth should include a higher ceiling on that limit. I'm sure I'm not the first to post about this though.Again, thank you for your reply.
Then I would suggest you look into a business class connection to fit your needs. I can't imagine backing up that much data every day constantly. Maybe once to get a backup started, after that it's only files that change.I used to work in IT and had 50-100 users businesses that didn't have that much data to backup every day.--Tech at the Beach.I speak for myself, not my employer.
Yes, people do not seem to grasp that you can pay more for TWO thingsSpeed & Bandwidth use.Currently, the only variable available on the residential side is speed. On the business side there is (implicit) higher bandwidth use allowed as you go up in speed. Along with dramatically higher costs.We can (and have) argue if this cost model is a good one for comcast, but for right now it is the only one they offer.Throttle yourself, or switch to business class and pay more, or find a different provider (if that's an option)--My place : »www.schettino.us
Yes of course, I'm talking about an initial backup. I am a parent. I take photos and videos of my kids. Years of HD video and high res photos taken with a DSLR. Really nothing out of the ordinary in this day and age.After the initial backup is complete I hope to not worry so much about the limit.Then again, with all the various media streaming my family does (Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Pandora) ... I suspect I will need to keep an eye on it.
fiberguy, or anyone...Do you know if the 'business class' service pricing is Dependant upon other services being bundled? For instance, the price I am paying for DOCSIS 3 service was substantially cheaper when bundled in with a Triple Play plan than if I had just ordered a la carte internet.-update-If anyone is interested. I just got off the phone with a business class sales person and they do offer bundled services (minus the premium channels). Unfortunately the internet speed available is half of what I have now at twice the cost. I don't think the monthly limit would come into play as much at least not enough to justify the price increase.Thanks again to everyone who has replied.
If I remember correctly, you're in a DOCSIS 3 market - it sounds like rugby is in an area still pending the upgrade.
the 250GB cap is a soft capso let the 1st backup run and then watch it the 2nd monthyou can go way over the cap without repercussionsI think the official policy is you have to go over it two months in a row and be one of the top users in your areaIswitched to a business account out of principle but would likely have never had issue witht he cap
As DarkLogix said you likely won't have an issue with the cap. I'd say keep your usage below ~400GB or 500GB and if you're on a relatively uncongested node Comcast won't bother you.I went a little over 250GB (probably 300GB by Comcast's meter) last fall doing an initial backup on BackBlaze (yay for maxing out your connection to a backup provider!) and didn't hear a peep from Comcast. That said, I was on 50/10 (for a few days) and 22/5 (for the rest of the month), though for a *little bit* over the limit that doesn't really matter.On the other hand I have some friends who pushed 750GB (mostly downloads AFAIK) on their 16/2 connection. They got a call from Comcast to kick their usage down a notch. They did, and everyone's happy now. No disconnections, no overcharging.I would go ahead and back everything up without throttling the connection down. You won't get your internet connection killed on your first offense.
ya it seems some get worried about the cap but its there to prevent comcast from smacking you down not to ensure they smack you downI have a friend that has downloaded over 1TB on more that one occasion and hasn't heard a word from comcastI think another part of the rule is they have to have notified you twice before the Ban hammer swings into action
ok if your backup that much data that go over the 250gb monthly then just buy external harddrive or server to back up in you home cheaper, or use a dvd burner connect to the pc or your network. I don't like sending my personal data over the internet like that anyway.
you should follow the 3-2-1 rule3 copys of every file2 different media types (DVD and Hard disk or something)1 offsite copy (either online, or somewhere else)
I think that back in the old bandwidth usage thread, the lowest total that someone was called up for was 430GB. As long as you do not grossly go over the cap, you will not hear a peep from Comcast. If you on are on a node with little congestion, it's basically means you have a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Thanks for all the suggestions.As for backing up to a NAS in my house. I do that as well, but everyone keeps an offsite back up too ... right? Anyway, an offsite cloud storage solution like Backblaze is unbelievably cheap when paired with 10mbit upload speeds...I've purchased a new router with a traffic meter so hopefully I don't have to worry about too much now. I will just have it cut me off before Comcast does.The only real question remaining is when does the monitoring cycle reset. Is it at the first of the month or on a rolling 30 day .. I've read conflicting reports here.
It starts on the first day of the month and ends on the last day of the month.From the bandwidth abuse thread (first post) which is now linked in the forum links:When does the meter start/stop each month?»Comcast/Sandvine Traffic Managment System Evolves»When does the bandwidth meter start for the billing period?»Comcast Montly 250GB up/down limit - when does it reset?»Meter Stop/Start Time Subtopic #3»Comcast Monthly CAP Time Rotation»Does Comcast track by month? By rolling 30-day? What?»What is a calendar month? (Bandwidth Tracking)»Meter by calendar month illustrated--Join Team Helix * I am praying for these friends .
If the files are important to you, I would definitely recommend some type of offsite storage. There are fireproof safes that are rated for media storage, many aren't, but even then it is only for a certain amount of time. I would definitely stay away from DVD or Blu-ray media for any long term storage as they can and do degrade over time.


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With free agency fast approaching the Montreal Canadiens locked down the services of their longest tenured player, agreeing to terms with defenseman Andrei Markov.
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Habs Re-sign Andrei Markov (Again)
With free agency fast approaching the Montreal Canadiens locked down the services of their longest tenured player, agreeing to terms with defenseman Andrei Markov.
Andrei on-the-Mark-ov earns Comrade of the Night
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On a night where many Russian NHL'ers were getting their first goals or wins of the season, one man stood above the rest. Having only suited up 17 times for the Montreal Canadiens since Nov. 9, 2010, Andrei Markov scored two goals against the Florida Panthers and showed (at least for one night) that he still has quite the cannon from the point. Finally past the two anterior cruciate ligament surgeries on his right knee, Markov showed little hesitance on using his beloved slapshot, making netminder Scott Clemmensen look absolutely hapless on both goals.
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Habs Re-sign Andrei Markov
Andrei Markov's tenure with the Montreal Canadiens will continue for another three seasoms as the Voskresensk native re-signed with the team last night. Having spent the last decade manning the Hab's blue-line, Markov has been hampered by injuries of late as he missed the first 10 games of last season due to his injured knee, thenplayed just seven games before a second knee injury that required season-ending surgery. The deal, which will pay him $17.25-million over the course of three years is pretty large considering the chunk of games he has missed. However this shows the commitment the organization has towards a fan-favorite who also holds Canadian citizenship.
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Russia Annihilates Latvia 8-2, But Still Has Room to Improve
A very light mood surrounded the Russian men's hockey team before their opening game with Latvia. Smiles, jokes, and grins all around from the moment they got together, Head Coach Slava Bykov held a 45-minute practice session during the morning that accomplished very little.
The giddy mood could not be removed.
After watching the U.S. and Canadian teams put up victories earlier in the day, the ice surface would not be ideal after seeing so much action. But as great players, they weren't going to have Latvia or the poor ice surface slow them down.
It didn't take long for the tone of the game to be determined. Only 19 seconds in, the Latvians took the first of many penalties to come, sending out the Russian power play.
Although the power play eventually failed, they maintained zone time and built up momentum, getting the opening goal a few seconds after the penalty had expired off a tap-in from KHL MVP Danis Zaripov. The 28-year-old who plies his trade for Ak Bars Kazan may be an unknown commodity in North America, but he's a crafty player that certainly knows how to find the high scoring areas.
The game continued with Russia completely dominating the first seven minutes of play, as Latvia only touched the puck one or two times in that time. But Latvian goaltender Edgars Masalskis held his own and made a couple fine saves.
His first slight error however, cost his team another goal. An innocent looking shot from Sergei Fedorov drifting across the middle could not be controlled by Masalskis, and the rebound was poked home by a diving Alexander Radulov.
2-0 for Russia, two assists for Fedorov.
It was a dream start for Russia, but the Latvians did not look comfortable at all and didn't seem to do well with the pressure.
They started to build a little momentum after the halfway mark, as Russia took a penalty for too man men on the ice. Oddly enough, the Latvian power play came on looking twice as dangerous as its' Russian counterpart, but San Jose Sharks netminder Evgeni Nabokov stood tall to make several stellar saves.
As the period was coming to a close, Masalskis got a taste of Alex the Great. A steal by Alexander Semin down low, he then picked out Ovechkin flying down the middle for a booming slapshot that we've seen so often. No chance for Masalskis, Ovechkin will miss zero percent of those shots.
Just like that, it's 3-0 Russia heading into the first intermission.
The second period began as a bit of a chess match and a penalty-killing exhibition. Both teams had two power plays each in the first 12 minutes of action, all of them getting killed off rather easily. But even strength or man advantage, Latvia had a new-found composure and it paid off, as they were getting to the offensive zone with much more frequency.
But, after a hooking call on former Tampa Bay Lightning winger Martins Karsums, Russia's power play finally slammed one home. Superb passing once again, Sergei Gonchar found Ilya Kovalchuk on the left circle wide open for a heavy slapshot.
He didn't score from that position, but it created a juicy rebound and Evgeni Malkin took no time to deposit it into the empty net from a few feet out. Make it four for Russia.
For however defensive-minded the 2nd period was, that all changed in a hurry to start the final stanza. Three goals were scored in 57 seconds.
First was Herberts Vasiljevs beating Nabokov from nearly the same place Ovechkin had scored from earlier to give Latvia it's first goal of the Olympics. Second was the forementioned Ovechkin, who was interfered with at center ice, but got right back up and flicked a wrister home from the left wall.
Third and final came from Zaripov once again. A slapshot from the right circle that appeared to be saved at first managed to roll through the pads of Masalskis. Just like that, it was 6-1 for Russia.
That was hardly the end of the scoring, however. The Sbornaya were not happy at all about allowing a goal. Forechecking with a new-found intensity, Malkin and Kovalchuk combined for another quick goal. Setting up shop behind the Latvian goal, Malkin picked out the newest New Jersey Devil for a quick release that found it's way in.
Not even 30 seconds later, Latvia scored again, thanks to a tremendous slapshot from Girts Ankipans that beat Nabokov top shelf. In total, five goals scored in two minutes.
As time was melting away, Russian captain Aleksei Morozov added a final goal to tie Canada's eight, another rebound that got away from Masalskis after Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov was allowed to waltz right on in.
Two goals for the NHL's MVP, two goals for the KHL's MVP.
A convincing 8-2 opening night triumph for the Red Machine. "Yeah, you know, it's always nice when you get some good moments and a good start. We were ready for it, but it's just a start and we have to continue how we play," said Ovechkin after the game. The scoreline was dominant, but not half as dominant as it could have been.
Full game highlights can be seen here, thanks to NBC.
What did Russia do well?
Puck Movement
The puck movement all night long was terrific. No matter who was on the ice, it seemed like they were always able to find the open man and hit him with a pass.
It allowed the Sbornaya to wear down the Latvian defenders as the game wore on, because they were chasing or playing defense for nearly three quarters of the game. Teams can also get easily frustrated, spending that much time pinned in their own end. But to the Latvians credit, they stayed composed for the most part.
A more offensively-gifted squad may not be so enthusiastic about playing defense.
The puck movement on the power play was so good it was almost too unselfish. Defensemen and forwards alike were able to pick apart the defense easily with precision passing.
Penalty Killing
If there was one Achilles' heel for this team, defense was supposed to be it. Latvia had five power play chances and none of them amounted to much of anything. In fact, one of the best scoring chances didn't come from Latvia, but instead a steal by Pavel Datsyuk in the neutral zone that nearly led to a breakaway goal.
Ilya Nikulin of Ak Bars had one of the strongest game defensively of any of the Russian defensemen. Nabokov was also superb on the penalty kill. He didn't have to make a ton of saves, but he made the important ones when he had to.
Sure, Russia launched 45 shots at Masalskis. But it wasn't the quantity, it was the quality. That number could have been much higher, but instead it was patience being shown by the snipers, waiting for the best scoring chances.
Every mistake made by the Latvian goaltender resulted in a goal for Russia. Every scoring chance where you would say "that puck should be in the net" ended in a goal. It was opportunistic scoring and capitalizing on the chances that should be converted.
Ovechkin scored a big goal with 30 seconds remaining in the first period and also responded immediately after Latvia scored their first goal in the third.
What could be improved before the game with Slovakia?
Power Play
Not exactly what you would expect to see here, but Russia went 1-for-8 on the man advantage. Part of that can be contributed to the very solid play of Masalskis. More of the fault will fall on the shooters however.
The passing, as outlined before, couldn't have been better. But players would pass up shots in order to make the perfect play and need to do a better job getting pucks through on goal. Oddly enough, this wasn't the power play that everyone thought they would see.
Slava Bykov uses groupings, with each group consisting of five-man units. Those same units that were meant for even strength play were also used on the man advantage. We saw Malkin and Kovalchuk up front, but with Konstantin Korneev or Ilya Nikulin on the point. Only in the final power play of the game did Bykov send out a unit of Ovechkin, Semin, Datsyuk, Gonchar, and Markov.
Five-on-Five Chances Allowed
While the penalty killing was great, Latvia had just a few too many decent scoring opportunities at even strength for comfort. Nabokov bailed defensemen out on quite a few times, allowing chances that a better team surely would have finished.
There were also a few times during the game where the Latvians were able to pin a group in the Russian end for more than a minute at a time, aided by turnovers or failed clearing attempts. Every game, you'll give up some scoring opportunities but not being able to get the puck out of the zone when possible needs to be done.
Just a few too many penalties on the whole. There's always going to be a penalty or two a game that you have to take, but getting called for things like too many men on the ice or an undisciplined interference are very preventable.
Slava Bykov will have to clean that up before Thursday.
Grades (out of 10)
Black Line (Ovechkin, Semin, Datsyuk, Grebeshkov, Korneev): 7.5. Semin and Ovechkin worked together flawlessly, as expected. Datsyuk fit right in centering the two, while Korneev and Grebeshkov were responsible defensively. However, the unit did allow Latvia's second goal due to a turnover in the neutral zone.
Red Line (Malkin, Kovalchuk, Afinogenov, Gonchar, Tyutin): 7. Malkin did his best to set up Kovalchuk throughout the game, and he led the Russians in shots with five due to that generosity. Gonchar and Malkin had great chemistry as well and Tyutin didn't look out of place at all. Gonchar did not play his best game defensively though, and Afinogenov was swapped out later in favor of Radulov.
Blue Line (Morozov, Zinoviev, Zaripov, Markov, Nikulin): 8. Had themselves a very nice game together. The Ak Bars teammates got in behind the Latvian defense multiple times and although Markov was not playing at 100 percent, he was effective nonetheless. Nikulin had a more than solid game, showing off his physical side and his huge shot from the point.
White Line (Fedorov, Kozlov, Radulov, Volchenkov, Kalinin): 7. Fedorov couldn't have played a better game, and Radulov was also a major force, which earned him a promotion. Volchenkov and Kalinin were not particularly strong defensively and that needs to change.
Goaltender (Nabokov): 8.5. He didn't have a particularly busy evening, but made nearly all the saves he needed to make. Allowed a goal he would have liked back in the third period but hey, nobody is perfect.
Bykov has announced Ilya Bryzgalov will be in net against Slovakia instead of Nabokov. The decision was made prior to the victory over Latvia and had absolutely nothing to do with Nabokov's performance.
Five Russian players finished with multiple points, and only five out of the 20 total did not register a point.
The puck drops against Slovakia on Thursday at 9 PM PST on CNBC. All photos are courtesy of Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Markov to Price "Stay home, we dont need you here"
(Courtesy of Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images North America) )
As if the Montreal Canadiens didn't have enough problems going for them amid a goalie dilemma and battling for a playoff spot it seems now that there is a locker-room split for which keeper should start amongst the players.
According to TEAM 990 radio in Montreal, defenseman and longest tenured player Andrei Markov told goalie Carey Price "If you are not going to play with heart, stay home. We don't need you here" following the teams 4-3 overtime loss to St.Louis.
The radio also claims that half of the locker-room came to the defense of Price while the rest sided with Markov and possibly other goalie Jaroslav Halak. Price got the start tonight against Tampa Bay in which the Habs were shut-out 3-0.
With the trade dead-line weeks away it is possible that Halak or Price might be shipped out of Montreal since neither is satisfied as a back-up.
With this alleged rift brewing in the dressing room something must be done to unite a team which has gone up and down all season and finds itself in a eight team race for the final spot in the Eastern Conference.
Team Russia Announces Olympic Roster
Russia has announced their roster for the men's national team to compete in the Olympics this winter in Vancouver. 9 of the 23 named were of the KHL with the majority of course from the NHL. Below is the roster coached by Vychaslev Bykov. The roster will re-unite Viktor Kozlov and Sergei Fedorov with former teammates Alex Ovechkin and Alex Semin.
Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes, NHL
Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose Sharks, NHL
Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals, NHL
Sergei Gonchar, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL
Denis Grebeshkov, Edmonton Oilers, NHL
Dmitriy Kalinin, Salavat Yulaev, KHL
Konstantin Korneev, CSKA, KHL,
Andrei Markov, Montreal Canadiens, NHL
Ilya Nikulin, Ak Bars, KHL,
Fedor Tyutin, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL
Anton Volchenkov, Ottawa Senators, NHL
Maxim Afinogenov, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL
Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings, NHL
Sergei Fedorov, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL
Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers, NHL
Viktor Kozlov, Salavat Yulaev, KHL
Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL
Alexei Morozov, Ak Bars, KHL
Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, NHL
Alexander Radulov, Salavat Yulaev, KHL
Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals, NHL
Danis Zaripov, Ak Bars, KHL
Sergei Zinoviev, Salavat Yulaev, KHL
Comrade of the Night-Andrei Markov
On Saturday night, Andrei Markov returned to the Montreal Canadiens line-up after being out for two months against the New York Islanders beating a 3-4 month prognosis. Markov wasted no time showing his worth by netting two power-play goals en route to a 3-0 win.
Markov got on the board early in the first period for his first goal of the year and would later tally once again on the man advantage midway through the second. He finished with over 20 minutes of ice-time and his return will mean both Montreal's and Team Russia's blue-lines can now fire on all cylinders.
Congratulations to Andrei on his return and his first-time COTN nod.
Below are both of Markov's goals courtesy as always of the NHL and NHL.com
Fallen Comrades around the league(UPDATED)
When Andrei Markov injured his ankle back in early October it would start a wave of Russians to be bit by the injury bug with some of the most notable stars having to miss extended time.
First it was Pavel Datsyuk who recently returned to Detroits line-up to try and make up for lost time in hopes of helping a sub-par Red Wings team regain the momentum from last year.
Then within a few days of each other players such as Anton Volchenkov of Ottawa, Ilya Kovalchuk of Atlanta, Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin of Pittsburgh all have been placed on the shelf as their teams are forced to compete without their biggest helpers.
From shoulders to wrists to ankles the players have racked up a wide range of knocks to miss a small but important chunk of the season. Most players are expected back before mid November with plenty of time before the Olypmics in Vancouver.
Last night Alexander Ovechkin joined the party when he sustained a upper body injury after being involved in a scrum forcing him to leave mid-game and not return.
According to Capitals beat writer Tarik El-Bashir and Sport-Express's Slava Malamud Ovechkin is likely to miss Wednesday's game vs the New Jersey Devils which has one writer on here who has tickets very upset at the moment.
UPDATE: Ovechkin has been listed as week to week but will travel with the team. When asked about traveling but not playing Ovechkin responded with "Get some nachos, coke and enjoy the game"
Andrei Markov out for 3-4 months
(courtesy of The Hockey News)
Andrei Markov's 2009-10 season lasted only two and a half periods last night against the Toronto Maple Leafs as the veteran defenseman left the game after having his ankle tendon torn following a collision with goalie Carey Price's skate.
Markov had surgery following the game in Toronto and is expected to miss 3-4 months. While it's a major loss for the Montreal Canadiens, it's possibly a bigger loss for Team Russia who's blue line is their Achilles heel. With only Sergei Gonchar as their top NHL d-man it looks like most of the help will be brought in from the KHL who already outnumber the NHLer's 10 to 4.
Last season Markov finished with 12 goals and 52 assists, and played in his second consecutive all-star game. Markov is in his final year of a 4-year contract.


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