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Friday, July 03, 2009

FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL-SERIOUS BUSINESS-PAY ATTENTION
Category: News and Politics

Important! We were NOT AWARE of this recall on our Ford Vehicle. Somehow, we were not notified. Two days ago, after sitting parked for at least 5 days, the vehicle, a Ford E250 Van, blew up, burst into flames and incinerated.

The Nebraska district Fire marshal refused to come investigate the cause of this incident, so I started investigating myself. Here is what I found out, and I want to pass along to You in case you have not heard of this recall. In fact, it might be wise to keep up with all recalls. Luckily in our case, no one was killed. But others have not been so fortunate and this has resulted in the death of a few people. Prairy
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Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Warns Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Owners of Fire Hazards Involving Faulty Cruise Control Switches in Recalled Vehicles That Have Not Been RepairedOwners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to Bring Vehicles to Dealers Immediately to Disconnect Faulty Switches

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today urged owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and certain passenger cars that contain a safety defect to bring their vehicles to dealer repair shops immediately to have the cruise control switch disconnected. Many dealers will perform this as a drive through service so owners do not have to leave their vehicles at the dealership or schedule an appointment in advance.

Failure to have the switch disconnected could lead to a vehicle fire at any time, whether or not the key is in the ignition, and whether or not owners use the cruise control system. The safety agency said the fire danger is present regardless of the age of the vehicle, and could even occur while the vehicle is parked and unattended. Several dwelling fires have been attributed to the problem.

NHTSA said it is issuing the consumer advisory due to concerns that many owners have yet to respond to multiple safety defect recall notifications involving approximately 9.6 million registered vehicles. It said that approximately five million vehicles have been repaired so far, leaving some five million passenger cars and light trucks with the faulty switches intact, and in danger of catching fire.

Ford and NHTSA urged all owners of recalled vehicles that have not been repaired to bring their vehicles to dealers as soon as possible to have the faulty switches disconnected, as an interim safety measure. Ford is in the process of re-notifying owners of the SUVs and other light trucks concerning the importance of having the switch disconnected.

This interim fix will eliminate the risk of fire while affected Ford and Mercury owners are waiting for final repairs from the company, NHTSA said.
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Update: Voluntary Recall Involving Speed Control Deactivation System

Update: June 26, 2008

Cars:

Parts for the Speed Control System recall are available for passenger cars. Affected customers should contact their dealer to schedule a service appointment to have final repairs completed.
Trucks:

Parts for the Speed Control System recall are available for trucks. Affected customers should contact their dealer to schedule a service appointment to have final repairs completed.

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Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall involving speed control deactivation switch systems in 9.6 million vehicles.

The service action involves the installation of a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical circuit, or the replacement of the deactivation system if it is found to be leaking. This is a quick repair, and will be performed on vehicles built between 1992 and 2004.
Ford dealers will provide this service to all affected vehicles at no charge to the customers. Owners of all affected vehicles will be notified by mail.
Questions and Answers:

Q. Is this a safety recall?
A. Yes, this is a Ford-initiated voluntary safety recall.

Q. Which vehicles are involved in this recall?
A. This recall includes the following vehicles*:

Trucks:
1997-2002 Expedition
1998-2002 Navigator
2002-2003 Blackwood
1993-1996 Bronco
2000-2003 Excursion (built prior to 11/4/02)
1992-2003 Econoline E-150/250/350
1996-2003 Econoline E450
2002-2003 Econoline E550
1998-2002 Ranger
1998-2001 Explorer/..Mountaineer
2001-2002 Explorer Sport (2 door) & Sport Trac
2003-2004 F-150 Lightning
1993-2003 F-Series (Under 8500 lb. GVW)
1993-2003 F-Series (over 8500 lb. GVW) – all plants except Cuautitlan
1994-2003 F-Series (over 8500 lb. GVW) – Cuautitlan built only prior to 1/7/03
1995-2002 F-53 Motorhome
Cars:
1992-1998 Town Car
1992-1998 Crown Victoria
1992-1998 Grand Marquis
1993-1998 Mark VIII
1993-1995 Taurus SHO (automatic transmission)
1994 Capri
*equipped with speed control. Diesel engine equipped vehicles are excluded from recall

Q. What is the reason for the recall?
A. Ford is voluntarily recalling a number of vehicles equipped with speed control to repair the system in order to address the possibility of a fire. Our investigation has found that if brake fluid leaks through the speed control deactivation system into the speed control system electrical components, those components may corrode. Together with other conditions, this could lead to overheating, and possibly, a fire at the switch. This condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is being operated, even if the speed control is not in use. While a very small number of vehicles will be affected by this condition, Ford is voluntarily taking action to address this risk.

Q. What will the dealer do to my vehicle?
A. For affected trucks, at no charge to the owner, Ford will install a fused jumper harness between the speed control deactivation switch and the speed control mechanism. This jumper harness acts as a circuit breaker, eliminating the electrical current at the switch if the switch becomes shorted. For the newly added population of affected cars, at no charge to the owner, dealers will perform an interim repair to disable the Speed Control System until the time when the part necessary to complete the repair becomes available.
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Cars:
Parts for the Speed Control System recall are available for passenger cars. Affected customers should contact their dealer to schedule a service appointment to have final repairs completed.
Trucks:
Parts for the Speed Control System recall are available for trucks. Affected customers should contact their dealer to schedule a service appointment to have final repairs completed.
Q. So customers will not be able to use their Speed Control System until the modification is performed?
A. Correct. Although some customer may regard the inability to use their Speed Control System as an inconvenience, we believe this action is in the best interest of our customers' safety.

Q. Can customers avoid overheating the switch by not using the Speed Control System
A. No. Because the electrical circuit to the Speed Control Deactivation Switch is always energized, not using the Speed Control System will not reduce the potential for overheating the switch.

Q. My vehicle is part of the recall, but I can't get it in right away. What should I do until I can get it into the dealer.
A. The potential for fire is small. However, owners who are concerned should park their vehicle outside until the repair is completed. Ultimately, the best action for customers is to have their dealer perform the repair as soon as possible.

Q. Why didn't you include these vehicles in last year's recall?
A. Investigation of underhood fires is complex because fires can occur for a variety of reasons, including improper vehicle modification (such as aftermarket accessories), arson, prior accident damage, lack of maintenance, or a faulty repair. Often, evidence as to the cause and origin of the fire is lost as a result of damage from the fire, or efforts to extinguish it. Because the number of fires reported in this latest vehicle population is low, it took continued investigation and analyses to identify the various factors that would increase the susceptibility for a switch leak and a potential fire in this latest population of vehicles.

Q. My vehicle and model year is listed in the recall, but it has a diesel engine. Why isn't it included in this recall?
A. Vehicles equipped with diesel engines have different system conditions.

Q. My vehicle and model year is listed in the recall, but it has a branded or salvaged title. Can I get the recall performed?
A. Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

Q. How can you be sure that vehicles outside of the recall won't or don't have the same concern?
A. Ford has thoroughly investigated the potential for switch-related fires in other models and model years in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... The other vehicles are not affected by the same factors that are found in the recall population.

Q. My vehicle is not a part of this recall, but it has the same system. Is it safe to park my car in the garage?
A. Yes.

Q. Are there any early warning signs or symptoms I would notice that would indicate a problem?
A. If the system malfunctions, a customer may notice vehicle symptoms such as; the speed control may become inoperable, the vehicle may not shift out of park, the rear brake lamps may not work, brake fluid may leak at the switch, the battery may drain or go dead, the ABS warning light may flash or a fuse in the system may open.

Q. Can a customer disconnect the Speed Control Deactivation System connector?
A. No. To ensure that the correct connector is disconnected, a dealership technician should perform this service.

Q. Is the Speed Control Deactivation system located on the steering wheel?
A. No. The Speed Control Deactivation System is typically mounted to the brake master cylinder under the hood. On some of the earlier built vehicles, the Speed Control Deactivation System was mounted to a junction block or brake proportioning valve located below the master cylinder on or near the frame rail.

Q. I lost my vehicle in a fire and it is one of the vehicles included in the recall. Will I be reimbursed for damages?
A. Customers should work with their insurance company to address these concerns.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

RE: California Valley Miwok Tribe
Category: News and Politics

This just in from Silvia, please feel free to share and post around to help get the word out about their situation, Thank you, Prairy

For anyone who wants to help our Tribe in its current situation, Please tell them to contact their elected officials and demand an investigation so that we can get a resolve to our problem. We are still under the threat of being evicted off our Tribal property... the situation is extremely stressful and emotions are running high....

Calls can also be made to:
President Barack Obama, 202.456.1414
Mr. Ken Salazar, Secertary - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs 202.208.7351
Mr. Larry Echohawk, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs 202.208.3878
Congressman Jerry McNerney, 202.225.1947
Senator Dianne Feinstein, 202.224.3841
Senator Barbara Boxer, 202.224.3553
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, 202.224.2251
National Congress of American Indians, 202.466.7767

Again, thank you for caring... please let us know if there is anyway we can help you, we all need to care for each other....

Many blessings!!

/s/
Silvia Burley

8:06 PM

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Emergency: MiWok tribal eviction in process
Category: News and Politics

The Miwok tribe of California, a federally recognized tribe, is facing an urgent crisis. I talked to Sylvia on the phone tonight and hopefully will have more updates soon. To read more, please visit United Natves blog: fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=339489857&blogId=495985062
Prayers and Blessings of Strength and Hope be to the Miwok,
Prairy

4:09 AM

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Monday, June 22, 2009

NASA to BOMB The MOON with a CENTAUR MISSLE
Category: News and Politics

I am Peacefully requesting NASA NOT fire a Centaur missile upon the Moon. Mission LCROSS states it is a mission to find water. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't....either way, it is down right destructive and in violation the laws of cosmic forces.

I'm not certain of this missions cost structure, but what ever it is, $1. is too much for these times we live in. There are underfed, homeless, starving children and peoples. The cost of wars raging and started by the powers that be, are crushing humanity, not only in dollars but in cost of human life.

Would it not be wiser to stop the destructive behavior and help heal and clean up our Mother Earths life blood (water) rather than start a new colony on the Moon just to watch Earth and her people die? In the end, this destructive thinking of some of NASA's scientists is mere cowardice. The Moon has done her job for millions of years, she has done nothing to provoke a bombing.

Read about missions LCROSS and CENTAUR at: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nasas-mission-to-bomb-the-moon-2009-06

In Peace,
Prairy

1:46 AM

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Prairie Rose, Shallots and Kali
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural

I was back at Huron

out back to the East

when my Knight so brave

went to the land of "un"justs

and started to dig in the ground

I gasped, be careful there,

you must be aware

of the injustice laying around!

but he waved no care

and beckoned me to see

what was growing there

what he had found...

under the fouled ground!

And I was amazed to see

that from Huron fair

the Prairie Rose grew roots

and many new shoots

Growing Southward

under the land of unjust

and was a welcome sight

above ground.

Then I looked farther South still

At Dorothy's, who's on the other side,

and she had sewn a shrine

of beautiful plants on a berm,

with Lambs ears 6 feet tall!

When all of a sudden

a truck pulled up on Lehigh,

and the sun was shining bright

but instead of selling ice-cream

and cool treats, these kids

spread out to sell seedlings.

A young boy came to where

I was standing observing

and asked if I wanted shallots?

I said, is this all you have?

Yes, that was his lot...

So I paid 2 dollars

for young shallots.

And still the young

man would not leave,

But studied, trying to read...

me.

...and a security guard at a plant

in the Midwest,

searched and frisked

workers before they could leave

at the end of the shift

and that is what seems

the end of a dream

till this morning,

when I was dreaming

of India and Kali.

The Paternalistic ways

must come to a close.

Prairy 0616/172009

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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Alberto Pizango is seeking assylum in Nicaragua
Category: News and Politics

Peru Indian leader seeks Nicaragua exile

10 hours ago

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian Indian leader charged with sedition for heading protests against Amazon development has sought refuge in Nicaragua's Embassy and is seeking asylum, the government said Monday.

Alberto Pizango led protests that erupted in violence Friday when police moved in to break up a highway blockade manned by Indians. The clashes left dozens dead, including 23 police officers.

Protest leaders accused the government of "genocide" for killing indigenous demonstrators, while the government accused the protesters of brutality and ordered Pizango's arrest for sedition.

Peruvian Cabinet chief Yehude Simon said late Monday during a special session of Congress called to discuss the deaths that Pizango had taken refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy in Lima.

Peru's state news agency quoted Nicaragua's ambassador as saying that Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega would decide Tuesday whether to grant Pizango asylum.

The political violence was the Andean country's worst since the Shining Path insurgency was quelled more than a decade ago.

Indians have been blocking roads, waterways and occupying oil facilities on and off since early April, demanding the government repeal laws they say help foreign companies exploit their ancestral lands.

The government argues the laws are needed to help the poor country develop.

Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j9pNpad9T95Yc7VQREA4BViTQRhwD98MUQV00

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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

LA MASACRE DEL 5 DE JUNIO Bagua - Perú

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eB-ZM5DN2o

awwww, my heart is heavy with this news. When is it ever going to end? Blessings of comfort and strength going out to the families and friends of those who where killed in this massacre. Prairy

3:13 PM

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