diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/BukkitPermissionsHandler.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/BukkitPermissionsHandler.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a352bcb5a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/BukkitPermissionsHandler.java
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+package com.earth2me.essentials;
+
+import org.bukkit.entity.Player;
+
+
+public class BukkitPermissionsHandler implements IPermissionsHandler
+{
+
+	public String getGroup(Player base)
+	{
+		return "default";
+	}
+
+	public boolean canBuild(Player base, String group)
+	{
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	public boolean inGroup(Player base, String group)
+	{
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	public boolean hasPermission(Player base, String node)
+	{
+		return base.hasPermission(node);
+	}
+
+	public String getPrefix(Player base)
+	{
+		return "";
+	}
+
+	public String getSuffix(Player base)
+	{
+		return "";
+	}
+	
+}
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Essentials.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Essentials.java
index a7252b1c5..45a2aff60 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Essentials.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Essentials.java
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ import org.bukkit.plugin.java.*;
 
 public class Essentials extends JavaPlugin implements IEssentials
 {
-	public static final int BUKKIT_VERSION = 974;
+	public static final int BUKKIT_VERSION = 1000;
 	private static final Logger LOGGER = Logger.getLogger("Minecraft");
 	private transient ISettings settings;
 	private final transient TNTExplodeListener tntListener = new TNTExplodeListener(this);
@@ -158,7 +158,14 @@ public class Essentials extends JavaPlugin implements IEssentials
 		}
 		else
 		{
-			this.permissionsHandler = new ConfigPermissionsHandler(this);
+			if (this.getSettings().useBukkitPermissions())
+			{
+				this.permissionsHandler = new BukkitPermissionsHandler();
+			}
+			else
+			{
+				this.permissionsHandler = new ConfigPermissionsHandler(this);
+			}
 		}
 
 		final ServerListener serverListener = new EssentialsPluginListener(paymentMethod);
@@ -190,6 +197,8 @@ public class Essentials extends JavaPlugin implements IEssentials
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_BREAK, signBlockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_IGNITE, signBlockListener, Priority.Low, this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_BURN, signBlockListener, Priority.Low, this);
+		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_PISTON_EXTEND, signBlockListener, Priority.Low, this);
+		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_PISTON_RETRACT, signBlockListener, Priority.Low, this);
 
 		final SignPlayerListener signPlayerListener = new SignPlayerListener(this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.PLAYER_INTERACT, signPlayerListener, Priority.Low, this);
@@ -642,7 +651,7 @@ public class Essentials extends JavaPlugin implements IEssentials
 	{
 		return bans;
 	}
-	
+
 	public ItemDb getItemDb()
 	{
 		return itemDb;
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/EssentialsPlayerListener.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/EssentialsPlayerListener.java
index 64905a4bc..f539227f0 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/EssentialsPlayerListener.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/EssentialsPlayerListener.java
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ public class EssentialsPlayerListener extends PlayerListener
 		if (user.isMuted())
 		{
 			event.setCancelled(true);
+			user.sendMessage(Util.i18n("playerMuted"));
 			LOGGER.info(Util.format("mutedUserSpeaks", user.getName()));
 		}
 		final Iterator<Player> it = event.getRecipients().iterator();
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeWorld.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeWorld.java
index 976566704..d39df60e4 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeWorld.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeWorld.java
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package com.earth2me.essentials;
 
 import java.util.List;
+import java.util.UUID;
 import org.bukkit.BlockChangeDelegate;
 import org.bukkit.Chunk;
 import org.bukkit.ChunkSnapshot;
@@ -8,6 +9,7 @@ import org.bukkit.Effect;
 import org.bukkit.Location;
 import org.bukkit.TreeType;
 import org.bukkit.World;
+import org.bukkit.block.Biome;
 import org.bukkit.block.Block;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Arrow;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Boat;
@@ -172,26 +174,6 @@ public class FakeWorld implements World
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
 	}
 
-	public Minecart spawnMinecart(Location lctn)
-	{
-		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
-	}
-
-	public StorageMinecart spawnStorageMinecart(Location lctn)
-	{
-		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
-	}
-
-	public PoweredMinecart spawnPoweredMinecart(Location lctn)
-	{
-		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
-	}
-
-	public Boat spawnBoat(Location lctn)
-	{
-		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
-	}
-
 	public LivingEntity spawnCreature(Location lctn, CreatureType ct)
 	{
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
@@ -392,7 +374,33 @@ public class FakeWorld implements World
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
 	}
 
-	public long getUID()
+	public UUID getUID()
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public Block getHighestBlockAt(int i, int i1)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public Block getHighestBlockAt(Location lctn)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+
+	public Biome getBiome(int i, int i1)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public double getTemperature(int i, int i1)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public double getHumidity(int i, int i1)
 	{
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
 	}
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/ISettings.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/ISettings.java
index 638f0593a..c53992461 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/ISettings.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/ISettings.java
@@ -128,4 +128,6 @@ public interface ISettings extends IConf
 	boolean changeDisplayName();
 
 	boolean isPlayerCommand(String string);
+
+	public boolean useBukkitPermissions();
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/OfflinePlayer.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/OfflinePlayer.java
index ff0b73fbd..895e2c4d5 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/OfflinePlayer.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/OfflinePlayer.java
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package com.earth2me.essentials;
 import java.net.InetSocketAddress;
 import java.util.HashSet;
 import java.util.List;
+import java.util.Set;
 import java.util.UUID;
 import org.bukkit.Achievement;
 import org.bukkit.Effect;
@@ -23,6 +24,10 @@ import org.bukkit.entity.Vehicle;
 import org.bukkit.event.entity.EntityDamageEvent;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.PlayerInventory;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.Permission;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.PermissionAttachment;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.PermissionAttachmentInfo;
+import org.bukkit.plugin.Plugin;
 import org.bukkit.util.Vector;
 
 
@@ -513,4 +518,62 @@ public class OfflinePlayer implements Player
 	{
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
 	}
+
+	public boolean isPermissionSet(String string)
+	{
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	public boolean isPermissionSet(Permission prmsn)
+	{
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	public boolean hasPermission(String string)
+	{
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	public boolean hasPermission(Permission prmsn)
+	{
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, String string, boolean bln)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, String string, boolean bln, int i)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, int i)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public void removeAttachment(PermissionAttachment pa)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public void recalculatePermissions()
+	{
+	}
+
+	public Set<PermissionAttachmentInfo> getEffectivePermissions()
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public void setOp(boolean bln)
+	{
+	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/PlayerWrapper.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/PlayerWrapper.java
index 99ade90ce..8acd7fed6 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/PlayerWrapper.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/PlayerWrapper.java
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ import org.bukkit.block.Block;
 import org.bukkit.entity.*;
 import org.bukkit.event.entity.EntityDamageEvent;
 import org.bukkit.inventory.*;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.Permission;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.PermissionAttachment;
+import org.bukkit.permissions.PermissionAttachmentInfo;
+import org.bukkit.plugin.Plugin;
 import org.bukkit.util.Vector;
 
 public class PlayerWrapper implements Player
@@ -560,4 +564,64 @@ public class PlayerWrapper implements Player
 	{
 		base.resetPlayerTime();
 	}
+
+	public boolean isPermissionSet(String string)
+	{
+		return base.isPermissionSet(string);
+	}
+
+	public boolean isPermissionSet(Permission prmsn)
+	{
+		return base.isPermissionSet(prmsn);
+	}
+
+	public boolean hasPermission(String string)
+	{
+		return base.hasPermission(string);
+	}
+
+	public boolean hasPermission(Permission prmsn)
+	{
+		return base.hasPermission(prmsn);
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, String string, boolean bln)
+	{
+		return base.addAttachment(plugin, string, bln);
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin)
+	{
+		return base.addAttachment(plugin);
+	}
+	
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, String string, boolean bln, int i)
+	{
+		return base.addAttachment(plugin, string, bln, i);
+	}
+
+	public PermissionAttachment addAttachment(Plugin plugin, int i)
+	{
+		return base.addAttachment(plugin, i);
+	}
+
+	public void removeAttachment(PermissionAttachment pa)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
+
+	public void recalculatePermissions()
+	{
+		base.recalculatePermissions();
+	}
+
+	public Set<PermissionAttachmentInfo> getEffectivePermissions()
+	{
+		return base.getEffectivePermissions();
+	}
+
+	public void setOp(boolean bln)
+	{
+		base.setOp(bln);
+	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Settings.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Settings.java
index d63bc7194..9f4bde9e0 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Settings.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Settings.java
@@ -463,5 +463,9 @@ public class Settings implements ISettings
 	{
 		return config.getBoolean("change-displayname", true);
 	}
-	
+
+	public boolean useBukkitPermissions()
+	{
+		return config.getBoolean("use-bukkit-permissions", false);
+	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Util.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Util.java
index 515ef83a5..2ba7f0eb7 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Util.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/Util.java
@@ -375,7 +375,6 @@ public class Util
 						}
 						catch (IOException ex)
 						{
-							return cl.getResourceAsStream(string);
 						}
 					}
 				}
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/commands/Commandmute.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/commands/Commandmute.java
index 5b3fef6de..8c8c2e6bf 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/commands/Commandmute.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/commands/Commandmute.java
@@ -1,42 +1,52 @@
-package com.earth2me.essentials.commands;
-
-import org.bukkit.Server;
-import org.bukkit.command.CommandSender;
-import com.earth2me.essentials.User;
-import com.earth2me.essentials.Util;
-
-
-public class Commandmute extends EssentialsCommand
-{
-	public Commandmute()
-	{
-		super("mute");
-	}
-
-	@Override
-	public void run(Server server, CommandSender sender, String commandLabel, String[] args) throws Exception
-	{
-		if (args.length < 1)
-		{
-			throw new NotEnoughArgumentsException();
-		}
-
-		User p = getPlayer(server, args, 0, true);
-		long muteTimestamp = 0;
-		if (args.length > 1)
-		{
-			String time = getFinalArg(args, 1);
-			muteTimestamp = Util.parseDateDiff(time, true);
-		}
-		p.setMuteTimeout(muteTimestamp);
-		charge(sender);
-
-
-		sender.sendMessage(
-				p.toggleMuted()
-				? (muteTimestamp > 0
-				   ? Util.format("mutedPlayerFor", p.getDisplayName(), Util.formatDateDiff(muteTimestamp))
-				   : Util.format("mutedPlayer", p.getDisplayName()))
-				: Util.format("unmutedPlayer", p.getDisplayName()));
-	}
-}
+package com.earth2me.essentials.commands;
+
+import org.bukkit.Server;
+import org.bukkit.command.CommandSender;
+import com.earth2me.essentials.User;
+import com.earth2me.essentials.Util;
+
+
+public class Commandmute extends EssentialsCommand
+{
+	public Commandmute()
+	{
+		super("mute");
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public void run(Server server, CommandSender sender, String commandLabel, String[] args) throws Exception
+	{
+		if (args.length < 1)
+		{
+			throw new NotEnoughArgumentsException();
+		}
+
+		User p = getPlayer(server, args, 0, true);
+		if (p.isAuthorized("essentials.mute.exempt"))
+		{
+			sender.sendMessage(Util.i18n("muteExempt"));
+			return;
+		}
+		long muteTimestamp = 0;
+		if (args.length > 1)
+		{
+			String time = getFinalArg(args, 1);
+			muteTimestamp = Util.parseDateDiff(time, true);
+		}
+		p.setMuteTimeout(muteTimestamp);
+		charge(sender);
+		boolean muted = p.toggleMuted();
+		sender.sendMessage(
+				muted
+				? (muteTimestamp > 0
+				   ? Util.format("mutedPlayerFor", p.getDisplayName(), Util.formatDateDiff(muteTimestamp))
+				   : Util.format("mutedPlayer", p.getDisplayName()))
+				: Util.format("unmutedPlayer", p.getDisplayName()));
+		p.sendMessage(
+				muted
+				? (muteTimestamp > 0
+				   ? Util.format("playerMutedFor", Util.formatDateDiff(muteTimestamp))
+				   : Util.i18n("playerMuted"))
+				: Util.i18n("playerUnmuted"));
+	}
+}
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/EssentialsSign.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/EssentialsSign.java
index c4853c31e..52b16404e 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/EssentialsSign.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/EssentialsSign.java
@@ -189,9 +189,14 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 		return true;
 	}
 
+	public boolean onBlockPush(Block block, IEssentials ess)
+	{
+		return true;
+	}
+
 	public static boolean checkIfBlockBreaksSigns(final Block block)
 	{
-		if (block.getFace(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
+		if (block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
 		{
 			return true;
 		}
@@ -204,7 +209,7 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 		};
 		for (BlockFace blockFace : directions)
 		{
-			final Block signblock = block.getFace(blockFace);
+			final Block signblock = block.getRelative(blockFace);
 			if (signblock.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
 			{
 				final org.bukkit.material.Sign sign = (org.bukkit.material.Sign)signblock.getState().getData();
@@ -333,7 +338,7 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 	protected final Double getDoublePositive(final String line) throws SignException
 	{
 		final double quantity = getDouble(line);
-		if (Math.round(quantity*100.0) < 1.0)
+		if (Math.round(quantity * 100.0) < 1.0)
 		{
 			throw new SignException(Util.i18n("moreThanZero"));
 		}
@@ -425,7 +430,6 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 		{
 			return;
 		}
-
 	}
 
 
@@ -454,7 +458,7 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 		{
 			return block;
 		}
-		
+
 		public final void updateSign()
 		{
 			sign.update();
@@ -469,7 +473,7 @@ public class EssentialsSign
 		void setLine(final int index, final String text);
 
 		public Block getBlock();
-		
+
 		void updateSign();
 	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignBlockListener.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignBlockListener.java
index c452e1b63..7574b7691 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignBlockListener.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignBlockListener.java
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockBreakEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockBurnEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockIgniteEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockListener;
+import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPistonExtendEvent;
+import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPistonRetractEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPlaceEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.SignChangeEvent;
 
@@ -21,12 +23,12 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 {
 	private final transient IEssentials ess;
 	private final static Logger LOGGER = Logger.getLogger("Minecraft");
-	
+
 	public SignBlockListener(IEssentials ess)
 	{
 		this.ess = ess;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public void onBlockBreak(final BlockBreakEvent event)
 	{
@@ -34,13 +36,13 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		{
 			return;
 		}
-		
+
 		if (protectSignsAndBlocks(event.getBlock(), event.getPlayer()))
 		{
 			event.setCancelled(true);
 		}
 	}
-	
+
 	public boolean protectSignsAndBlocks(final Block block, final Player player)
 	{
 		final int mat = block.getTypeId();
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		}
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public void onSignChange(final SignChangeEvent event)
 	{
@@ -104,12 +106,13 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		User user = ess.getUser(event.getPlayer());
 		if (user.isAuthorized("essentials.signs.color"))
 		{
-			for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++) {
+			for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
+			{
 				event.setLine(i, event.getLine(i).replaceAll("&([0-9a-f])", "§$1"));
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public void onBlockPlace(final BlockPlaceEvent event)
 	{
@@ -117,7 +120,7 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		{
 			return;
 		}
-		
+
 		final Block against = event.getBlockAgainst();
 		if (against.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
 			|| against.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
@@ -142,7 +145,7 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public void onBlockBurn(final BlockBurnEvent event)
 	{
@@ -150,7 +153,7 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		{
 			return;
 		}
-		
+
 		final Block block = event.getBlock();
 		if ((block.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
 			 || block.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST
@@ -170,7 +173,7 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public void onBlockIgnite(final BlockIgniteEvent event)
 	{
@@ -178,10 +181,61 @@ public class SignBlockListener extends BlockListener
 		{
 			return;
 		}
-		
+
 		if (protectSignsAndBlocks(event.getBlock(), event.getPlayer()))
 		{
 			event.setCancelled(true);
 		}
 	}
+
+	@Override
+	public void onBlockPistonExtend(BlockPistonExtendEvent event)
+	{
+		for (Block block : event.getBlocks())
+		{
+			if ((block.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST
+				 || EssentialsSign.checkIfBlockBreaksSigns(block)))
+			{
+				event.setCancelled(true);
+				return;
+			}
+			for (Signs signs : Signs.values())
+			{
+				final EssentialsSign sign = signs.getSign();
+				if (sign.getBlocks().contains(block.getType())
+					&& !sign.onBlockPush(block, ess))
+				{
+					event.setCancelled(true);
+					return;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public void onBlockPistonRetract(BlockPistonRetractEvent event)
+	{
+		if (event.isSticky())
+		{
+			final Block block = event.getBlock();
+			if ((block.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST
+				 || EssentialsSign.checkIfBlockBreaksSigns(block)))
+			{
+				event.setCancelled(true);
+				return;
+			}
+			for (Signs signs : Signs.values())
+			{
+				final EssentialsSign sign = signs.getSign();
+				if (sign.getBlocks().contains(block.getType())
+					&& !sign.onBlockPush(block, ess))
+				{
+					event.setCancelled(true);
+					return;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignProtection.java b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignProtection.java
index 555bb0114..4922b3dbb 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignProtection.java
+++ b/Essentials/src/com/earth2me/essentials/signs/SignProtection.java
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
 public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 {
 	private final transient Set<Material> protectedBlocks = EnumSet.noneOf(Material.class);
-	
+
 	public SignProtection()
 	{
 		super("Protection");
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		protectedBlocks.add(Material.FURNACE);
 		protectedBlocks.add(Material.DISPENSER);
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	protected boolean onSignCreate(final ISign sign, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess) throws SignException, ChargeException
 	{
@@ -43,14 +43,14 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		player.sendMessage("§4You are not allowed to create sign here.");
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	protected boolean onSignBreak(final ISign sign, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess) throws SignException
 	{
 		final SignProtectionState state = checkProtectionSign(sign, player, username);
 		return state == SignProtectionState.OWNER;
 	}
-	
+
 	public boolean hasAdjacentBlock(final Block block, final Block... ignoredBlocks)
 	{
 		final Block[] faces = getAdjacentBlocks(block);
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		}
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	private void checkIfSignsAreBroken(final Block block, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess)
 	{
 		final Map<Location, SignProtectionState> signs = getConnectedSigns(block, player, username, false);
@@ -88,14 +88,14 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	
+
 	private Map<Location, SignProtectionState> getConnectedSigns(final Block block, final User user, final String username, boolean secure)
 	{
 		final Map<Location, SignProtectionState> signs = new HashMap<Location, SignProtectionState>();
 		getConnectedSigns(block, signs, user, username, secure ? 4 : 2);
 		return signs;
 	}
-	
+
 	private void getConnectedSigns(final Block block, final Map<Location, SignProtectionState> signs, final User user, final String username, final int depth)
 	{
 		final Block[] faces = getAdjacentBlocks(block);
@@ -108,20 +108,20 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 			}
 			final SignProtectionState check = checkProtectionSign(b, user, username);
 			signs.put(loc, check);
-			
+
 			if (protectedBlocks.contains(b.getType()) && depth > 0)
 			{
 				getConnectedSigns(b, signs, user, username, depth - 1);
 			}
 		}
 	}
-	
-	
+
+
 	public enum SignProtectionState
 	{
 		NOT_ALLOWED, ALLOWED, NOSIGN, OWNER
 	}
-	
+
 	private SignProtectionState checkProtectionSign(final Block block, final User user, final String username)
 	{
 		if (block.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST || block.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		}
 		return SignProtectionState.NOSIGN;
 	}
-	
+
 	private SignProtectionState checkProtectionSign(final ISign sign, final User user, final String username)
 	{
 		if (user == null || username == null)
@@ -163,20 +163,20 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		}
 		return SignProtectionState.NOT_ALLOWED;
 	}
-	
+
 	private Block[] getAdjacentBlocks(final Block block)
 	{
 		return new Block[]
 				{
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.NORTH),
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.SOUTH),
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.EAST),
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.WEST),
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.DOWN),
-					block.getFace(BlockFace.UP)
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.NORTH),
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.SOUTH),
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.EAST),
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.WEST),
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN),
+					block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP)
 				};
 	}
-	
+
 	public SignProtectionState isBlockProtected(final Block block, final User user, final String username, boolean secure)
 	{
 		final Map<Location, SignProtectionState> signs = getConnectedSigns(block, user, username, secure);
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		}
 		return retstate;
 	}
-	
+
 	public boolean isBlockProtected(final Block block)
 	{
 		final Block[] faces = getAdjacentBlocks(block);
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 			if (protectedBlocks.contains(b.getType()))
 			{
 				final Block[] faceChest = getAdjacentBlocks(b);
-				
+
 				for (Block a : faceChest)
 				{
 					if (a.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST || a.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
@@ -227,20 +227,20 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 		}
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public Set<Material> getBlocks()
 	{
 		return protectedBlocks;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	protected boolean onBlockPlace(final Block block, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess) throws SignException
 	{
 		for (Block adjBlock : getAdjacentBlocks(block))
 		{
 			final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(adjBlock, player, username, true);
-			
+
 			if ((state == SignProtectionState.ALLOWED || state == SignProtectionState.NOT_ALLOWED)
 				&& !player.isAuthorized("essentials.signs.protection.override"))
 			{
@@ -249,66 +249,74 @@ public class SignProtection extends EssentialsSign
 			}
 		}
 		return true;
-		
+
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	protected boolean onBlockInteract(final Block block, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess) throws SignException
 	{
 		final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(block, player, username, false);
-		
+
 		if (state == SignProtectionState.OWNER || state == SignProtectionState.NOSIGN || state == SignProtectionState.ALLOWED)
 		{
 			return true;
 		}
-		
+
 		if (state == SignProtectionState.NOT_ALLOWED
 			&& player.isAuthorized("essentials.signs.protection.override"))
 		{
 			return true;
 		}
-		
-		
+
+
 		player.sendMessage(Util.format("noAccessPermission", block.getType().toString().toLowerCase()));
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	protected boolean onBlockBreak(final Block block, final User player, final String username, final IEssentials ess) throws SignException
 	{
 		final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(block, player, username, false);
-		
+
 		if (state == SignProtectionState.OWNER || state == SignProtectionState.NOSIGN)
 		{
 			checkIfSignsAreBroken(block, player, username, ess);
 			return true;
 		}
-		
+
 		if ((state == SignProtectionState.ALLOWED || state == SignProtectionState.NOT_ALLOWED)
 			&& player.isAuthorized("essentials.signs.protection.override"))
 		{
 			checkIfSignsAreBroken(block, player, username, ess);
 			return true;
 		}
-		
-		
+
+
 		player.sendMessage(Util.format("noDestroyPermission", block.getType().toString().toLowerCase()));
 		return false;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public boolean onBlockExplode(final Block block, final IEssentials ess)
 	{
 		final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(block, null, null, false);
-		
+
 		return state == SignProtectionState.NOSIGN;
 	}
-	
+
 	@Override
 	public boolean onBlockBurn(final Block block, final IEssentials ess)
 	{
 		final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(block, null, null, false);
-		
+
+		return state == SignProtectionState.NOSIGN;
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public boolean onBlockPush(final Block block, final IEssentials ess)
+	{
+		final SignProtectionState state = isBlockProtected(block, null, null, false);
+
 		return state == SignProtectionState.NOSIGN;
 	}
 }
diff --git a/Essentials/src/config.yml b/Essentials/src/config.yml
index d50144956..1d6e7ef81 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/config.yml
+++ b/Essentials/src/config.yml
@@ -182,10 +182,16 @@ debug: false
 
 # Set the locale for all messages
 # If you don't set this, the default locale of the server will be used.
+# Don't forget to remove the # infront of the line
 #locale: de_DE
 
 #turn off god mode when people exit
 remove-god-on-disconnect: false
+
+# Use the permission system of bukkit
+# This only works if no other permission plugins are installed
+use-bukkit-permissions: false
+
 ############################################################
 # +------------------------------------------------------+ #
 # |                   EssentialsHome                     | #
@@ -299,7 +305,7 @@ protect:
     on-placement: 10,11,46
     on-use: 
     # 46: TNT
-    on-break: 46
+    on-break: 
 
   # Users cannot PLACE these types of blocks/items.
   # < 255 designates a BLOCK
@@ -311,7 +317,9 @@ protect:
     #prevent people from breaking blocks
     #break: 20,50
     break:
-
+    
+    # Which blocks should not be pushed by pistons
+    piston:
 
   # General physics/behavior modifications
   prevent:
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages.properties b/Essentials/src/messages.properties
index cd7607c24..842d4a613 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages.properties
@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ month = month
 months = months
 moreThanZero = Quantities must be greater than 0.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Player {0} muted.
 mutedPlayerFor = Player {0} muted for {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} tried to speak, but is muted.
@@ -182,6 +183,7 @@ nickSet = \u00a77Your nickname is now \u00a7c{0}
 noAccessCommand = \u00a7cYou do not have access to that command.
 noAccessPermission = \u00a7cYou do not have permission to access that {0}.
 noDestroyPermission = \u00a7cYou do not have permission to destroy that {0}.
+noHelpFound = \u00a7cNo matching commands.
 noHomeSet = You have not set a home.
 noHomeSetPlayer = Player has not set a home.
 noKitPermission = \u00a7cYou need the \u00a7c{0}\u00a7c permission to use that kit.
@@ -213,8 +215,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cPlayer is already in jail {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Player {0} jailed.
 playerJailedFor =  \u00a77Player {0} jailed for {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cPlayer {0} kicked: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cPlayer {0} was never on this server.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cPlayer not found.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77Possible worlds are the numbers 0 through {0}.
 powerToolAir = Command can''t be attached to air.
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages_da.properties b/Essentials/src/messages_da.properties
index bd0352289..555e8c677 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages_da.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages_da.properties
@@ -170,6 +170,7 @@ month = m\u00e5ned
 months = m\u00e5neder
 moreThanZero = M\u00e6ngder skal v\u00e6re st\u00f8rre end 0.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Spiller {0} d\u00e6mpet.
 mutedPlayerFor = Spiller {0} d\u00e6mpet for {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} pr\u00f8vede at snakke, men er muted.
@@ -184,6 +185,7 @@ nickSet = \u00a77Dit kaldenavn er nu \u00a7c{0}
 noAccessCommand = \u00a7cDu har ikke adgang til den kommando.
 noAccessPermission = \u00a7cDu har ikke tilladelse til at f\u00e5 adgang til det {0}.
 noDestroyPermission = \u00a7cDu har ikke tilladelse til at \u00f8del\u00e6gge det {0}.
+noHelpFound = \u00a7cNo matching commands.
 noHomeSet = Du har sat et nyt hjem.
 noHomeSetPlayer = Spiller har ikke sat et hjem.
 noKitPermission = \u00a7cDu har brug for \u00a7c{0}\u00a7c tilladelsen for at bruge den pakke.
@@ -215,8 +217,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cSpiller er allerede i f\u00e6ngsel {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Spiller {0} f\u00e6ngslet.
 playerJailedFor =  \u00a77Spiller {0} f\u00e6ngslet for {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cPlayer {0} kicked: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cSpiller {0} var aldrig p\u00e5 denne server.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cSpiller ikke fundet.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77Mulige verdener er numrene 0 igennem {0}.
 powerToolAir = Kommando kan ikke blive tildelt luft.
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages_de.properties b/Essentials/src/messages_de.properties
index 5161fe335..b4a222c4e 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages_de.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages_de.properties
@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ month = Monat
 months = Monate
 moreThanZero = Anzahl muss gr\u00f6sser als 0 sein.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Player {0} ist nun stumm.
 mutedPlayerFor = Player {0} ist nun stumm f\u00fcr {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} versuchte zu sprechen, aber ist stumm geschalt.
@@ -182,6 +183,7 @@ nickSet = \u00a77Dein Nickname ist nun \u00a7c{0}
 noAccessCommand = \u00a7cDu hast keinen Zugriff auf diesen Befehl.
 noAccessPermission = \u00a7cDu hast keine Rechte, den Block {0} zu \u00f6ffnen.
 noDestroyPermission = \u00a7cDu hast keine Rechte, den Block {0} zu zerst\u00f6ren.
+noHelpFound = \u00a7cNo matching commands.
 noHomeSet = Du hast kein Zuhause gesetzt.
 noHomeSetPlayer = Spieler hat kein Zuhause gesetzt.
 noKitPermission = \u00a7cDu brauchst die Berechtigung \u00a7c{0}\u00a7c um diese Ausr\u00fcstung anzufordern.
@@ -213,8 +215,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cSpieler ist bereits in Gef\u00e4ngnis {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Spieler {0} eingesperrt.
 playerJailedFor =  \u00a77Spieler {0} eingesperrt f\u00fcr {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cSpieler {0} rausgeworfen: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cSpieler {0} war niemals auf diesem Server.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cSpieler nicht gefunden.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77M\u00f6gliche Welten sind nummeriet von 0 bis {0}.
 powerToolAir = Befehl kann nicht mit Luft verbunden werden.
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages_en.properties b/Essentials/src/messages_en.properties
index d65e6fd7f..9f0bbc6bc 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages_en.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages_en.properties
@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ month = month
 months = months
 moreThanZero = Quantities must be greater than 0.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Player {0} muted.
 mutedPlayerFor = Player {0} muted for {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} tried to speak, but is muted.
@@ -214,8 +215,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cPlayer is already in jail {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Player {0} jailed.
 playerJailedFor =  \u00a77Player {0} jailed for {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cPlayer {0} kicked: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cPlayer {0} was never on this server.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cPlayer not found.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77Possible worlds are the numbers 0 through {0}.
 powerToolAir = Command can''t be attached to air.
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages_fr.properties b/Essentials/src/messages_fr.properties
index e5591cb96..4c5f757db 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages_fr.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages_fr.properties
@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ month = mois
 months = mois
 moreThanZero = Les Quantit\u00e9s doivent \u00eatre sup\u00e9rieures \u00e0 z\u00e9ro.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Le joueur {0} est d\u00e9sormais muet.
 mutedPlayerFor = {0} a \u00e9t\u00e9 mute pour {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} a essay\u00e9 de parler mais est muet.
@@ -182,6 +183,7 @@ nickSet = \u00a77Votre pseudo est maintenant \u00a7c{0}
 noAccessCommand = \u00a7cVous n''avez pas acc\u00e8s \u00e0 cette commande.
 noAccessPermission = \u00a7cVous n''avez pas la permissions d''acc\u00e9der \u00e0 cette {0}
 noDestroyPermission = \u00a7cVous n''avez pas la permission de d\u00e9truire ce {0}.
+noHelpFound = \u00a7cNo matching commands.
 noHomeSet = Vous n''avez pas d\u00e9fini de home.
 noHomeSetPlayer = Le joueur n''a pas d\u00e9fini son home.
 noKitPermission = \u00a7cVous avez besoin de la permission \u00a7c{0}\u00a7c pour utiliser ce kit.
@@ -213,8 +215,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cLe joueur est d\u00e9j\u00e0 dans la prison {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Le joueur {0} a \u00e9t\u00e9 emprisonn\u00e9.
 playerJailedFor = \u00a77{0} a \u00e9t\u00e9 emprisonn\u00e9 pour {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cPlayer {0} kicked: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cLe joueur {0} n''a jamais \u00e9t\u00e9 sur le serveur.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cLe joueur est introuvable.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77Les mondes possibles sont les nombres 0 par {0}.
 powerToolAir = La commande ne peut pas \u00eatre attach\u00e9e \u00e0 l''air.
diff --git a/Essentials/src/messages_nl.properties b/Essentials/src/messages_nl.properties
index 5091b6d42..85184886f 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/messages_nl.properties
+++ b/Essentials/src/messages_nl.properties
@@ -169,6 +169,7 @@ month = maand
 months = maanden
 moreThanZero = Aantal moet groter zijn dan 0.
 msgFormat = \u00a77[{0}\u00a77 -> {1}\u00a77] \u00a7f{2}
+muteExempt = \u00a7cYou may not mute that player.
 mutedPlayer = Speler {0} gemute.
 mutedPlayerFor = Speler {0} is gemute voor {1}.
 mutedUserSpeaks = {0} probeerde te praten, maar is gemute.
@@ -183,6 +184,7 @@ nickSet = \u00a77Je nickname is nu \u00a7c{0}
 noAccessCommand = \u00a7cJe hebt geen toegang tot die opdracht.
 noAccessPermission = \u00a7cJe hebt hier geen toegang voor {0}.
 noDestroyPermission = \u00a7cJe hebt geen toegang om dat te vernietigen {0}.
+noHelpFound = \u00a7cNo matching commands.
 noHomeSet = Je hebt geen home gemaakt.
 noHomeSetPlayer = Speler heeft geen home.
 noKitPermission = \u00a7cJe hebt de \u00a7c{0}\u00a7c toestemming nodig om die kit te gebruiken.
@@ -214,8 +216,11 @@ playerInJail = \u00a7cSpeler zit al in de gevangenis {0}.
 playerJailed = \u00a77Speler {0} is in de gevangenis gezet.
 playerJailedFor =  \u00a77Speler {0} is in de gevangenis gezet voor {1}.
 playerKicked = \u00a7cPlayer {0} kicked: {1}
+playerMuted = "\u00a77You have been muted"
+playerMutedFor = "\u00a77You have been muted for {0}"
 playerNeverOnServer = \u00a7cSpeler {0} is nooit op deze server geweest.
 playerNotFound = \u00a7cSpeler niet gevonden.
+playerUnmuted = "\u00a77You have been unmuted"
 pong = Pong!
 possibleWorlds = \u00a77Mogelijk zijn de werelden de nummer 0 tot en met {0}.
 powerToolAir = Command kan niet worden bevestigd aan de lucht.
diff --git a/Essentials/test/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeServer.java b/Essentials/test/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeServer.java
index 1d2ddd9c1..a8e8dd89b 100644
--- a/Essentials/test/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeServer.java
+++ b/Essentials/test/com/earth2me/essentials/FakeServer.java
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import com.avaje.ebean.config.ServerConfig;
 import java.util.ArrayList;
 import java.util.List;
 import java.util.Map;
+import java.util.UUID;
 import java.util.logging.Logger;
 import org.bukkit.Location;
 import org.bukkit.Server;
@@ -244,4 +245,9 @@ public class FakeServer implements Server
 	{
 		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
 	}
+
+	public World getWorld(UUID uuid)
+	{
+		throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
+	}
 }
diff --git a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtect.java b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtect.java
index 18acd9be3..53843843f 100644
--- a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtect.java
+++ b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtect.java
@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ public class EssentialsProtect extends JavaPlugin implements IConf, IProtect
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_IGNITE, blockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_BURN, blockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_BREAK, blockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
+		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_PISTON_EXTEND, blockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
+		pm.registerEvent(Type.BLOCK_PISTON_RETRACT, blockListener, Priority.Highest, this);
 
 		final EssentialsProtectEntityListener entityListener = new EssentialsProtectEntityListener(this);
 		pm.registerEvent(Type.ENTITY_EXPLODE, entityListener, Priority.Highest, this);
diff --git a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectBlockListener.java b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectBlockListener.java
index 1b9736a5a..7b5f93d0e 100644
--- a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectBlockListener.java
+++ b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectBlockListener.java
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockBurnEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockFromToEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockIgniteEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockListener;
+import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPistonExtendEvent;
+import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPistonRetractEvent;
 import org.bukkit.event.block.BlockPlaceEvent;
 
 
@@ -58,7 +60,7 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			prot.alert(user, blockPlaced.getType().toString(), Util.i18n("alertPlaced"));
 		}
 
-		final Block below = blockPlaced.getFace(BlockFace.DOWN);
+		final Block below = blockPlaced.getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN);
 		if (below.getType() == Material.RAILS
 			&& prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.prevent_block_on_rail)
 			&& prot.getStorage().isProtected(below, user.getName()))
@@ -75,7 +77,7 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			protect.add(blockPlaced);
 			if (prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_below_rails))
 			{
-				protect.add(blockPlaced.getFace(BlockFace.DOWN));
+				protect.add(blockPlaced.getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN));
 			}
 		}
 		if ((blockPlaced.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST || blockPlaced.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
@@ -115,7 +117,7 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			return;
 		}
 		if (event.getBlock().getType() == Material.OBSIDIAN
-			|| event.getBlock().getFace(BlockFace.DOWN).getType() == Material.OBSIDIAN)
+			|| event.getBlock().getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN).getType() == Material.OBSIDIAN)
 		{
 			event.setCancelled(prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.prevent_portal_creation));
 			return;
@@ -260,14 +262,14 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 				storage.unprotectBlock(block);
 				if (type == Material.RAILS || type == Material.SIGN_POST)
 				{
-					final Block below = block.getFace(BlockFace.DOWN);
+					final Block below = block.getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN);
 					storage.unprotectBlock(below);
 				}
 				else
 				{
 					for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
 					{
-						final Block against = block.getFace(blockFace);
+						final Block against = block.getRelative(blockFace);
 						storage.unprotectBlock(against);
 					}
 				}
@@ -276,7 +278,7 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 			{
 				for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
 				{
-					final Block against = block.getFace(blockFace);
+					final Block against = block.getRelative(blockFace);
 					storage.unprotectBlock(against);
 				}
 			}
@@ -296,14 +298,14 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 					storage.unprotectBlock(block);
 					if (type == Material.RAILS || type == Material.SIGN_POST)
 					{
-						final Block below = block.getFace(BlockFace.DOWN);
+						final Block below = block.getRelative(BlockFace.DOWN);
 						storage.unprotectBlock(below);
 					}
 					else
 					{
 						for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
 						{
-							final Block against = block.getFace(blockFace);
+							final Block against = block.getRelative(blockFace);
 							storage.unprotectBlock(against);
 						}
 					}
@@ -312,11 +314,107 @@ public class EssentialsProtectBlockListener extends BlockListener
 				{
 					for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
 					{
-						final Block against = block.getFace(blockFace);
+						final Block against = block.getRelative(blockFace);
 						storage.unprotectBlock(against);
 					}
 				}
 			}
 		}
 	}
+
+	@Override
+	public void onBlockPistonExtend(BlockPistonExtendEvent event)
+	{
+		if (event.isCancelled())
+		{
+			return;
+		}
+		for (Block block : event.getBlocks())
+		{
+			if (prot.checkProtectionItems(ProtectConfig.blacklist_piston, block.getTypeId()))
+			{
+				event.setCancelled(true);
+				return;
+			}
+			if ((block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.RAILS
+				 || block.getType() == Material.RAILS)
+				&& prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_rails))
+			{
+				event.setCancelled(true);
+				return;
+			}
+			if (prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_signs))
+			{
+				for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
+				{
+					if (blockFace == BlockFace.DOWN)
+					{
+						continue;
+					}
+					final Block sign = block.getRelative(blockFace);
+					if ((blockFace == BlockFace.UP || blockFace == BlockFace.SELF)
+						&& sign.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
+					{
+						event.setCancelled(true);
+						return;
+					}
+					if ((blockFace == BlockFace.NORTH || blockFace == BlockFace.EAST
+						 || blockFace == BlockFace.SOUTH || blockFace == BlockFace.WEST
+						 || blockFace == BlockFace.SELF)
+						&& sign.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
+					{
+						event.setCancelled(true);
+						return;
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	@Override
+	public void onBlockPistonRetract(BlockPistonRetractEvent event)
+	{
+		if (event.isCancelled() || !event.isSticky())
+		{
+			return;
+		}
+		final Block block = event.getRetractLocation().getBlock();
+		if (prot.checkProtectionItems(ProtectConfig.blacklist_piston, block.getTypeId()))
+		{
+			event.setCancelled(true);
+			return;
+		}
+		if ((block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.RAILS
+			 || block.getType() == Material.RAILS)
+			&& prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_rails))
+		{
+			event.setCancelled(true);
+			return;
+		}
+		if (prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_signs))
+		{
+			for (BlockFace blockFace : faces)
+			{
+				if (blockFace == BlockFace.DOWN)
+				{
+					continue;
+				}
+				final Block sign = block.getRelative(blockFace);
+				if ((blockFace == BlockFace.UP || blockFace == BlockFace.SELF)
+					&& sign.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
+				{
+					event.setCancelled(true);
+					return;
+				}
+				if ((blockFace == BlockFace.NORTH || blockFace == BlockFace.EAST
+					 || blockFace == BlockFace.SOUTH || blockFace == BlockFace.WEST
+					 || blockFace == BlockFace.SELF)
+					&& sign.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN)
+				{
+					event.setCancelled(true);
+					return;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
 }
diff --git a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectEntityListener.java b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectEntityListener.java
index defbde243..ceb72bd8d 100644
--- a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectEntityListener.java
+++ b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/EssentialsProtectEntityListener.java
@@ -240,19 +240,19 @@ public class EssentialsProtectEntityListener extends EntityListener
 
 		for (Block block : event.blockList())
 		{
-			if ((block.getType() == Material.RAILS || block.getFace(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.RAILS)
+			if ((block.getType() == Material.RAILS || block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.RAILS)
 				&& prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_rails))
 			{
 				event.setCancelled(true);
 				return;
 			}
 			if ((block.getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
-				 || block.getFace(BlockFace.NORTH).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
-				 || block.getFace(BlockFace.EAST).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
-				 || block.getFace(BlockFace.SOUTH).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
-				 || block.getFace(BlockFace.WEST).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getRelative(BlockFace.NORTH).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getRelative(BlockFace.EAST).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getRelative(BlockFace.SOUTH).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
+				 || block.getRelative(BlockFace.WEST).getType() == Material.WALL_SIGN
 				 || block.getType() == Material.SIGN_POST
-				 || block.getFace(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
+				 || block.getRelative(BlockFace.UP).getType() == Material.SIGN_POST)
 				&& prot.getSettingBool(ProtectConfig.protect_signs))
 			{
 				event.setCancelled(true);
diff --git a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/ProtectConfig.java b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/ProtectConfig.java
index 75824c368..950da0ebf 100644
--- a/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/ProtectConfig.java
+++ b/EssentialsProtect/src/com/earth2me/essentials/protect/ProtectConfig.java
@@ -45,7 +45,8 @@ public enum ProtectConfig
 	alert_on_break("protect.alert.on-break"),
 	blacklist_placement("protect.blacklist.placement"),
 	blacklist_usage("protect.blacklist.usage"),
-	blacklist_break("protect.blacklist.break");
+	blacklist_break("protect.blacklist.break"),
+	blacklist_piston("protect.blacklist.piston");
 	private final String configName;
 	private final String defValueString;
 	private final boolean defValueBoolean;
diff --git a/lib/bukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar b/lib/bukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
index e6adbd697..011a54e63 100644
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diff --git a/lib/craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar b/lib/craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
index f66289350..7aff0e06c 100644
Binary files a/lib/craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar and b/lib/craftbukkit-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar differ