I. Monk Protests Escalating: 1) Rangoon, Rangoon Division (Sept 23): Today, the Saffron Revolution found its highest support to this date. In downtown Rangoon, 10,000 laypeople and 10,000 monks demonstrated. The strike was joined by about 200 Buddhist nuns for the first time. However, unlike yesterday, the monks were blocked from passing in front of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's house. In contrast to previous days, political slogans were shouted in addition to chanting Metta radiation prayers. 2) Magwe, Magwe Division (Sept 23): About 300 monks demonstrated and they were supported by thousands of townspeople. 3) Minbu, Magwe Division (Sept 23): Also in Minbu, about 50 monks made a protest procession in the town. 4) Sagaing Division (Sept 23): Some 100 monks demonstrated in Monywa. About 240 monks...