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Silver Arrow
— Old Man |
Silver Arrow | |
Game(s) | Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Ancient Stone Tablets |
Other media | The Legend of Zelda comic |
Use(s) | Defeat Ganon |
Comparable Item(s) | Light Arrow |
The Silver Arrow is a special upgrade to the bow and arrow used to defeat Ganon. They are the only weapon that is capable of defeating Ganon, who will recover from any wound if not pierced by a Silver Arrow.[1] These arrows have appeared in both the first The Legend of Zelda and A Link to the Past. In later games of the series, the Light Arrows perform a similar role, although they function differently in that they merely stun Ganon. The Master Sword is often used to deal the final blow instead, but aside from one occassion in the Oracle Series where Ganon was not fully revived, the Silver Arrows are the only weapon shown to completely destroy his demonic beast form.
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The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, the Silver Arrows are found in Death Mountain Labyrinth, the final dungeon. After hitting Ganon with his sword, Link must use the Silver Arrow to finish him off.[2] Besides being able to defeat Ganon, these arrows deal double damage to every other monster in comparison to regular arrows.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Silver Arrows are given to Link by the Fat Fairy inside the Pyramid of Power, once the way has been opened with a Super Bomb.[1] These are more powerful versions of the typical arrows Link obtains, and are in most cases, the strongest weapon there is. When used as weapons in the field, they can kill most enemies in a single shot, including some bosses. Keeping in tradition with past games, the Silver Arrows are used to kill Ganon, although it takes four shots to finally defeat him.[1]
Ancient Stone Tablets
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In Ancient Stone Tablets, the Silver Arrows are foretold to be buried on Death Mountain, and appear from a Hylian Monolith that also seals away Ganon's Tower from the world. They carry the same purpose and function as previous titles.
Other Appearances
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The Legend of Zelda comic
The Silver Arrow is also featured in two stories of the Legend of Zelda comic, and in both appearances, Princess Zelda is the one to wield it with her bow. In Day of the Triforce, Princess Zelda decides to go attack and defeat Ganon once and for all since he is now powerless.[3] Once reaches Death Mountain to challenge Ganon, she finds the powerless Ganon in his throne. Just as she is about to shoot him with the Silver Arrow, she hears a cry for help in another room and cannot help but to go and aid said person instead.[4][5]
In Choices, Zelda finds the Silver Arrow on a small pedestal after defeating a Darknut inside Death Mountain.[6] She then recalls what Impa told her, about how, if Zelda's heart is true, then the Triforce of Wisdom will help her use the Silver Arrow to destroy Ganon.[7] When the princess finds Ganon, she wastes no time and quickly readies a Silver Arrow to shoot at him,[8] but before she has a chance to release it at the Prince of Darkness to defeat him, Link comes crashing in, giving Ganon a chance to escape.[9]
A Link to the Past comic
In the A Link to the Past comic, Roam reveals that he is seeking the Silver Arrow spoken of in the Book of Mudora, which mentions that the one who corrupts the Golden Land will be defeated with the sacred arrow.[10] Although he reveals to Link that he has yet to find it, Roam continues to search for the Silver Arrow to defeat Ganon with it and prove himself to be the legendary hero.[11] However, when Link and Zelda arrive to Ganon's Tower, Roam suddenly appears and admits he has failed to find the Silver Arrows, and enters the tower with the young hero and the princess. Inside, after Roam dies saving Zelda, the princess uses Roam's crossbow to shoot an ordinary arrow at Ganon. As it approaches Ganon, the power of the Maidens, Zelda, Link, and Roam, turn the arrow into the Silver Arrow,[12] destroying the King of Thieves.
A Link to the Past manga
In the A Link to the Past manga by Akira Himekawa, the heads of the Silver Arrows are an heirloom of the Knights of Hyrule.[13] Their only known living descendant, the young thief Ghanti, wore them as earrings, unaware of their true purpose. This fact is revealed to her by Princess Zelda shortly after she recovered from the wounds she sustained as Trinexx,[13] causing the young thief to change her views on the Knights. She later uses the arrows to aid Link in his battle against Ganon, and with them, deals the finishing blow.
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors' Master Quest DLC pack, the 8-Bit Silver Arrow from The Legend of Zelda appears as a weapon for Fi. It is statistically-identical to and part of the Goddess Blade weapon type.
- The Silver Arrows' function as Ganon's only weakness is similar to more modern werewolf legends, in which a silver bullet is the only weapon that can kill a werewolf. This may be because silver was considered a holy element in many cultures.
- So far, the Silver Arrow has only been shown to exist in the Downfall Timeline, in which the Hero of Time lost to Ganon. In the other timelines, Silver Arrows are replaced by Light Arrows. The reason for this is unclear, although the most likely explanation is simply that the games in the Downfall Timeline were made before the 3D games, and the Silver Arrows were thus conceived before Light Arrows were.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "You are an honest person. I like you. I will give you something important... These are the Silver Arrows. To give Ganon his last moment, you definitely need them! I know I don't quite have the figure of a faerie. Ganon's cruel power is to blame! You must defeat Ganon!" — Fat Fairy (A Link to the Past)
- ↑ "Link's no match for Ganon and his might. Whatever attack Link uses, Ganon just repels him. But if Link could only use the magical sword and some other object, he'll manage to topple the mighty Ganon. Other object? What's that?" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 39)
- ↑ "Relax, Impa... It's not as bad as all that. If ALL three Triforces are gone, then the evil wizard Gannon is bereft of the Triforce of Power. He will not attack us without it. Look upon today as a rare day of...PEACE." (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 1)
- ↑ "What's that? A cry for help! Surely you cannot ignore some innocent in danger!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 7)
- ↑ "Curse you, Ganon! This isn't over yet!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 7)
- ↑ "A Silver Arrow...of course! I remember!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 4)
- ↑ "Find a Silver Arrow. If your heart is true, the Triforce will help you use it to destroy Ganon." (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 4)
- ↑ "Ganon, the only thing you're going to get is Justice!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 9)
- ↑ "Bah! I will choose my OWN time to deal with you! The game is not yet over!" (The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics), pg. 10)
- ↑ "It is written in the Book of Mudora: 'He who corrupts the land of gold shall fall to the shaft of the enchanted arrow of silver...' My family has always excelled in archery, and it is my destiny to destroy Ganon! I have not yet obtained the enchanted arrow, but..." (A Link to the Past (Nintendo Power), pg. 4)
- ↑ "Admit it, Link. It seems to support the Book of Mudora's prophecy that only the enchanted arrow can defeat the one who corrupted this world. You are stubborn and foolish... I will defeat Ganon!" (A Link to the Past (Nintendo Power), pg. 6)
- ↑ "It was the enchanted arrow..." (A Link to the Past (Nintendo Power), pg. 6)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Yes. Ghanti is a Hylian too. And this is the Silver Arrow passed fom the Knights of Hyrule. It can pierce any evil." (A Link to the Past (VIZ Media), pg. 153)
Names in Other Regions | |||
Language | Name | Meaning | |
Japanese | 銀の矢 (Gin no Ya) | Silver Arrow | |
French | Flèche d'Argent |


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Hens acclimated to an altitude of 3,800 m (PB 480 Torr) were transferred to 1,200 m (PB 657 Torr). Eggs were collected before departure and daily after the transfer so that changes in eggshell conductance could be studied. Over the next 2 mo eggshell conductance increased 30%, presumably to compensate for the 37% reduction (from 657 to 480 Torr) in gas diffusivity at the lower altitude. Measurements of shell thickness and number of pores in the shell allow one to calculate that most of the change in total pore area occurred by an increase in cross-sectional area of individual pores. |
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Title: Journal of applied physiology: respiratory, environmental and exercise physiology Volume: 53 ISSN: 0161-7567 ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Physiol Respir Environ Exerc Physiol Publication Date: 1982 Dec |
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Spectacular Hanalei Bay & Beach Kauai Hawaii
Bedrooms: | 1 |
Bathrooms: | 1 |
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Type: | Home |
Per night: | $260 |
Per week: | $1,820 |
Pets allowed: | No |
Internet: | Yes |
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Reviews for this vacation home rental in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
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January 23, 2015
We have not gone yet
Annette H Phillips
Casa Grande, AZ
Paradise found
June 24, 2013
Spectacular is the only way to describe Hanalei. We are SOOO happy we chose to stay here! There is so much I want to say about our trip to paradise. First, we loved the house and its ideal location!!! Never having to drive to the beach or town was fabulous. Both are just a short five minute walk. We appreciated that the house is set back away from the road. No traffic noise or voices of people walking by. Also appreciated being one level up. That gave us wonderful views of the lush tropical foliage, mountains & waterfalls... plus privacy. We could leave our windows open & shades up and we never felt exposed. The open floor plan gave the house a spacious & light & airy feeling. And I really enjoyed preparing meals the large kitchen but Tom preferred the BBQ. The gas grill worked great! It was convenient & easy to use & did an excellent job. The king size bed was comfy & I particularly liked the smooth soft sheets! Thank you for providing beach towels and a beach umbrella. We arrived fairly pale and needed a little shade for the first few days. Overall I give the house 5 stars. It met our every expectation. Now I must rave about the beach on Hanalei Bay. We were thrilled with the soft fine sand. No rocks or seaweed or trash. Loved the bay because it provided protection from rough water & waves. A safe place to swim even for those not comfortable in the ocean. And having a lifeguard on duty offered an extra level of protection. Also loved that it never felt crowded. There's plenty of room for everyone and we were never subjected to listening to other peoples conversations. And it's a nice long beach. Great place to walk or jog and watch the sunset. We also LOVE the little village of Hanalei. It's a perfect size. Just a few restaurants, shops & grocery store. Fun to walk into town to hang out or enjoy shaved ice. And the Kauai Nut Roasters are AWESOME. You've gotta try the Pineapple Li Hing Almonds. They are amazing! Next year we will be back... only this time it will be for two weeks in paradise. We want more of that Aloha spirit!
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Annette & Tom,
I'm so happy you had a wonderful Hanalei vacation! Thank you for the glowing review. You love all the same things about Hanalei that I love. The waterfalls are spectacular today and we had a double rainbow over the mountains & waterfalls this morning. You could have seen it from your bed! I will be watching the sunset tonight from the beach & be thinking of you both. Come back soon! You are definitely on my Angel Vacation Rental List!
Dawn Mayo
Great getaway
January 28, 2012
Charming and quiet. Everything we needed and wanted. Will definitely stay there again
Carolyn Pendry
Napa, CA USA
Always a great place to stay
May 4, 2009
My husband and I have been coming here every year for the last ten years. It is so comfortable, it feels like home to us! We love the banks of windows on both sides, affording views of the tropical gardens and mountains. The open plan is spacious, light and airy--with numerous windows that allow good cross ventilation. It is tastefully decorated with tropical and romantic touches, great artwork, and always immaculately clean. We think the location is ideal, walk to the best beach on the island in two minutes flat, walk to town for shopping, market, restaurants and farmers market. We feel more like part of an island town rather than part of a resort. If you want a resort feel, Princeville is just a 5 minute drive with many fine dining choices. We know we will always be comfortable here with no surprises!
Thank you for offering your beautiful home to us. What a place for a Honeymoon! We have never been so relaxed, so quiet and private. It is the most beautiful beach in the world and we will miss our sunset walks. We love the location and rarely used our car. What a treat! The restaurants you recommended were great, but our favorite meals were in this fabulous kitchen or on the barbecue watching the sunset. Our massages were amazing! Same time next year? Love and Aloha, Mike & Kathy
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First track bike build-up!Sounds really stupid, and please excuse my ignorance, but would an ex-roadie with vertical dropouts be almost impossible to convert to a track bike given its inability to adjust chain tension?
Re: First track bike build-up!You can do it with either a magic ratio of chainring to cog (which isn't always possible), a half-link chain, or an offset/elliptical bottom bracket.
Re: First track bike build-up!Given different geometry, lower BB and near inability to swap gears; I would suggest a track frame would be a much better option.
Re: First track bike build-up!Track frames are super cheap depending what you want.
If you are looking to build up a fixie, I would suggest just buying a Cell Messenger or whatever they are for $199-299. Hone your bike mechanic skills on this, then build up something a bit better. You will then after a while: Start wanting to ride your fixed gear longer distances. Start telling your friends it's a track bike not a fixie. Start wearing lycra under your cut off jeans. Start wearing lycra without your cut off jeans. Buy an old steel roadie to start riding longer distances and hills. Get rid of old steel roadie for something newer/modern. Look back at track bike sitting in the corner gathering dust. Start riding/racing track.
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Anthony Thornhill
2007: Had two tackles, including a solo, at Syracuse ... Recorded a solo tackle against Missouri.
2006: Played in all 12 games ... Posted three tackles vs. Purdue ... Recorded a solo tackle at Wisconsin ... Assisted on a tackle against Ohio ... Assisted on two tackles against Indiana ... Saw defensive action, but did not record any statistics at Penn State and Michigan State ... Recorded six tackles, including three solos, against Syracuse ... Recorded five tackles with 1.5 TFLs for three yards at Rutgers ... Assisted on one tackle against Eastern Illinois.
2005: Played in all 11 games, starting the first six ... Finished the season with 30 tackles, three for loss and a half sack ... Opened the season with seven tackles and a half-sack against Rutgers ... Posted a season-best eight stops, including a career-high seven solos at Iowa... Also had tackles for loss against San Jose State and at Iowa.
2004: Collected 54 tackles in 11 games, earning seven starts ... Had nine tackles, six solo, and a TFL at Michigan State ... Made a career best 10 tackles vs. Michigan ... Made seven stops, four solo, vs. UCLA and six in the season-opener vs. Florida A&M. 2003: Redshirted the 2003 season.
High School: Earned all-state honors as a senior ... Three-time all-Detroit pick at linebacker ... Four-year starter for Detroit Central ... Led Central in tackles each of his last three seasons ... All-region pick by PrepStar ... Totaled 105 tackles and eight sacks as a junior ... Also an outstanding pass catcher, registering 23 catches for 359 yards, 15.6 yards per catch ... Also a standout in basketball, helping Detroit Central to district and regional titles in 2001 ... Won 11 high school letters, four in football, four in track and three in basketball ... Was an all-city track selection as a junior ... High school coach was Michael Thornhill.
Personal: Full given name is Anthony Wilson Thornhill ... Son of Michael and Gloria Thornhill ... Born Feb. 27, 1985 ... Graduated in May, 2007 with a degree in kinesiology ... Has one brother and two sisters ... Cousin Tadell Sands played in the NFL for Green Bay.
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Prochazka, A. and Pullin, D. I. (1995) On the two-dimensional stability of the axisymmetric Burgers vortex. Physics of Fluids, 7 (7). pp. 1788-1790. ISSN 1070-6631. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:PROpof95
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The stability of the axisymmetric Burgers vortex solution of the Navier–Stokes equations to two-dimensional perturbations is studied numerically up to Reynolds numbers, R=Gamma/2pinu, of order 104. No unstable eigenmodes for azimuthal mode numbers n=1,..., 10 are found in this range of Reynolds numbers. Increasing the Reynolds number has a stabilizing effect on the vortex.
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'Angry Birds' Moves to Facebook: Too Cool or Too Much?
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As if having it in your pocket all day and on your nightstand all night wasn't enough, "Angry Birds" will now be available to you every time you hop on Facebook, too. The game that has been downloaded more than 500 million times will get a home on the social network in what the game's creators are calling "the biggest Facebook event ever." Also, it's on Valentine's Day.
Rovio posted the announcement on Wednesday, but didn't offer much in terms of information: "Everyone's favorite furious fowl is coming to Facebook! Nothing says 'Happy Valentine's Day' like competitive pig-popping among friends! Join in on the fun -- mark this date on your calendar, and let's make this the biggest Facebook event ever!" Yes, pig-popping and Valentine's Day. Never a better match.
Rovio posted the announcement on Wednesday, but didn't offer much in terms of information: "Everyone's favorite furious fowl is coming to Facebook! Nothing says 'Happy Valentine's Day' like competitive pig-popping among friends! Join in on the fun -- mark this date on your calendar, and let's make this the biggest Facebook event ever!" Yes, pig-popping and Valentine's Day. Never a better match.
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- Sarah 2012/07/06 20:58:52Too much
- BERYL 2012/04/25 09:14:10Too muchCan anyone tell me how to reset the scores in Angry Birds on Facebook ? I have finished all the levels but would like to start again with a clean sheet. On Chrome I can restart with a blank score, but not on Facebook.
- ⟢ℂas℮y⟣ 2012/02/29 19:32:10Too muchIt's an okay game. But when I start seeing Angry Birds stuffed animals, dog toys, halloween costumes, candy, clothing, cell phone covers, key chains, blankets, animal costumes, seat covers, jewelry/accessories, backpacks, and earphones?
Something tells me that's just too much. - SodaBrain 2012/02/29 16:38:10Too muchAnger is not to be celebrated... This is!
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Love and Light, - Liberty Blade 2012/02/29 00:40:42Too cool
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- Yoru Azenia 2012/02/27 19:42:54Too cool
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- Gymgurl1234 2012/02/24 00:45:35Too muchThat game is fun I must say, but it is not fairly addicting. That's just pushing it a little too far!
- Smuwf, Twin 2012/02/23 14:32:33Too muchI hear squawks in my sleep,I wake up in cold sweats with the urge to build a flimsy fort and go oink,hum the tune in the shower I cant look at bowling balls without craving a slingshot,Oranges now repulse me (orange birds!!!!) I cant hold myself from throwing green bananas at chairs hoping that they will hoop around,tomatoes in my close proximity become lethal porkshredding shuriken...I need help.
- ryan.noh1 2012/02/23 01:38:27Too cool
- 001 2012/02/22 22:51:51Too muchNice for those who haven't got Google Chrome. But the hell with them, they should get Google Chrome.
- Jasmine, The Sports Fanatic 2012/02/22 03:51:13Too muchPersonally, I beat the game of Angry Birds but the only problem that i have with it is when people take it TOO SERIOUSLY afterwards!!!! some people just need to cool off and find a different hobby and need to learn that enough is enough, when u just get overboard on websites such as facebook.
- Kenzi 2012/02/21 12:45:02
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- Awwmandawashere 2012/02/20 16:41:30Too coolI have never played angry birds so I think that for the people who don't own Iphones and Ipod touches that it would be cool for them to experience it too. I have always wanted to play the game and now I can! :)
- Mackenzie <3 2012/02/20 05:05:14Too much
- MacBlackadder21 2012/02/20 01:37:02Too cool
- Sam LeFay 2012/02/19 17:00:13Too cool
- nycab 2012/02/19 11:54:52
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- Fenabarb 2012/02/18 05:51:21Too cool
- snooki 2012/02/17 16:39:30Too cool
- sweetypiejade 2012/02/17 03:09:52Too cooli luv angry birds although those pigs may win some rounds GO ANGRY BIRDS AND THE MIGHTY EAGLE!!!!!!!!!! :) (its a great game)
- amarreola12 2012/02/16 14:33:31
- Rea 2012/02/16 09:03:07Too coolI don't mind it being on Facebook since the only way I can play it is on my PS3 or Chrome browser. Might as well have all of my time wasters in one spot.
- Gava 2012/02/15 23:50:59Too cool
- Harley Quinn 2012/02/15 23:13:42Too much
- stephanie 2012/02/15 22:14:56Too cool
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- Angela Chambers 2012/02/13 21:30:50Too cool
- tayboo 2012/02/13 15:40:58Too cooli love that game even though i do get a little personal when i lose ugh! hate not knocking over everything!!!!!!!!!! lolz
- Alexandra 2012/02/13 00:39:18Too muchsorry but when i go to walmart and next to fruit snack and cereal i see angry birds fruit snacks continue on to the bread aisle and see angry birds lunchboxes and at the checkout see angry birds chapstick is to much.
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Blade (Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones) returns as the immortal half-man, half- vampire warrior who uses his superhuman powers and skills to fearlessly battle the demonic creatures of the night in a blood-drenched crusade to prevent their rise over mankind. With Krista Star (Jill Wagner) by his side, they fight to keep the world safe from the denizens of the dark who seek to destroy the human race. |
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Vampire killer Blade first made his gruesome mark onscreen in the 1998 film starring Wesley Snipes, launching a film franchise that has been a favorite of horror fans everywhere. The battle against the undead continues in this stylish series, as Blade, played by rapper Sticky Fingaz, fights to save the human race from hordes of evil bloodsuckers. With a new type of super-vampire in the works, humanity's only hope comes from this half-man half-immortal hunter and his capable and alluring comrade (Jill Wagner). This collection presents all 13 episodes of the dark and action-packed series.
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Philadelphia, PAUnited States Boxing Association (USBA) junior middleweight champion Derek Pooh Ennis and challenger King Gabriel Rosado both spoke with confidence Monday evening at the final press conference for their all-Philly showdown on Friday, July 30, at the Arena in South Philadelphia. An overflow crowd at Champps Americana restaurant on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphialess than one mile from the Arenaturned out to hear both fighters and their respective managers and trainers discuss the biggest local fight in years.. Bragging rights in the city is all well and good, said Rosado, the 24-year-old challenger from North Philadelphia, but what Im really after is the USBA title and the world ranking that comes with it. When I win this fight, Im going to take that belt home with me and Im gonna sleep with it in bed. Ennis, 29, of the Germantown section of Philadelphia, has other ideas. You can borrow it for now and see how it feels, he told Rosado as they sat at the head table, but it will only be temporary. Sooner or later youll have to bring it back to where it belongsaround my waist. Ennis is ranked No. 12 in the world by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). His record is 21-2-1, 13 K0s. He won the USBA title last year by beating Eromosele Albert, of Miami, FL, over 12 rounds at the Blue Horizon. Rosado, unranked, is 14-4, 8 K0s, but he has beaten ex-world champ Kassim The Dream Ouma, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Saul Roman, of Mexico. Moz Gonzalez and Eddie Woods, who manage Ennis, were looking forward to Fridays matchup. Gonzalez: Bring it on! We cant wait until Friday. Derek is in the best shape of his career and Ive never had a fighter who was so easy to work with. He had some issues earlier in his career with making weight, but thats all in the past. Woods: I was a pro fighter in the late 1950s and early 1960s when Kitten Hayward and Dick Turner and Percy Manning and all those guys from different neighborhoods took turns fighting each other. I have no problem with two Philly fighters getting it on. Just wait and see! Theres no way were losing this fight. Billy Briscoe, who trains Rosado, sees a different ending to this one. Gaby works so hard in the gym I have to tone him down, Briscoe said. He knows what this fight means to his career and he doesnt think anyone can stop him. That USBA belt is all the motivation he needs. To commemorate the occasion, John DiSanto, of www.phillyboxinghistory.com, made casts of each fighters fist. Also on hand were most of the local undercard fighters. They included: junior lightweight Anthony Flores (8-1-1, 5 K0s); super middleweight Dennis Hasson (9-0, 3 K0s); light-heavyweights Garrett Wilson (7-5, 2 K0s) and Reshawn Scott (2-4, 1 K0), who fight each other; super middleweight Farah Ennis (14-0, 8 K0s); heavyweight Bryant Jennings (3-0, 2 K0s); lightweight Angel Luis Ocasio (2-0). Hall-of-Famer J Russell Peltz, who has been promoting fights since 1969, hopes the Ennis-Rosado match will be the catalyst that helps to bring Philadelphia back to its glory days when fighters like Hayward, Turner, Manning, Joey Giardello, George Benton, Bennie Briscoe, Cyclone Hart and many, many others took turns fighting each other in matches that still are talked about today. The eight-bout card begins at 7.30 p.m. and will be televised by www.gofightlive.tv. Tickets priced at $50 and $75 are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions (215-765-0922) or online at www.peltzboxing.com.
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LESS than a year ago central England was in the midst of a drought after the driest 18-month period for a century.
Reservoirs serving the area were at record lows, rivers were drying up and ground water was dwindling, meaning all sources of water for Severn Trent were in worryingly short supply.
Fast forward ten months through one of the wettest springs, summers and autumns on record and all is well in the world of water again.
At Draycote Water near Rugby, which supplies most of this region, water levels were down to 49 per cent this time last year, but a bumper wet season has seen levels restored to 95 per cent - much to the delight of water bosses.
Other reservoirs in Leicestershire which supply the region were even lower than Draycote - Cropston at 38 per cent and Swidland at just 28 per cent - but they are now at 99 and 100 per cent respectively.
These record highs are not just down to the non-stop rain in 2012, but also to Severn Trent reducing leakages to the lowest levels ever, and householders who have heeded appeals not to waste water.
The water supplier has also has the ability to take water from rivers and pump it into reservoirs when the river is high. And it has the power to turn off a reservoir supply and switch to ground water or river supply and even pump water from wet areas to those in drought.
But just because the drought is over Severn Trent is urging people to continue to conserve water .
Simple water-saving measures urged by the water companies during the drought should be continued to protect against future droughts. They include not leaving taps running, installing water butts to collect rainwater for garden use and thinking carefully about water actually needed.
David Essex, water strategy manager for Severn Trent is positive about the year ahead.
He said: "Our reservoirs are at an average of 94 per cent full and our groundwater sources are recharging nicely.
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Richard Barrett | |
Born | Philadelphia |
July 14, 1933
Died | August 3, 2006 Gladwyne, Pennsylvania |
(aged 73)
Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer, songwriter |
Years active | 1950s–2006 |
Associated acts | Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, The Chantels, Little Anthony & the Imperials, The Valentines, The Three Degrees, Sheila Ferguson |
Richard Barrett (July 14, 1933 – August 3, 2006), also known as Richie Barrett, was an American singer, record producer, and songwriter. He was born in Philadelphia, and died of pancreatic cancer in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.
Barrett was an early fifties successful independent black record producer, influential in shaping the New York rhythm and blues sound. Barrett discovered or promoted Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, the Chantels, Little Anthony & the Imperials, the Valentines, and the Three Degrees. He managed the Chantels in the 1950s, and later managed the Three Degrees from the early 1960s until the early 1980s, producing many of their albums, and conducting the orchestra at their live shows. As an artist, he is most famous for co-writing (with Leiber and Stoller) and recording, as Richie Barrett, the song "Some Other Guy".
Barrett sang lead for the Valentines from 1954 to 1957. Ronnie Bright, who later joined the Cadillacs and the Coasters, sang bass. Barrett co-wrote two songs with Carl Hogan (also from the Valentines). One was "Be Sure My Love," which was recorded by the Dubs on Gone Records in 1958; and another, "So Much," was recorded by Little Anthony & the Imperials on End Records in 1958, and also recorded by The Attributes. On the Chantels' single "Maybe" (1958), Barrett played piano, bass, and drums. Barrett produced several of The Chantels' records.
Barrett's first single was a cover of the Fleetwoods' "Come Softly to Me", with the Chantels as backing vocalists. He recorded "Some Other Guy" in 1962, a tune modeled on Ray Charles' "What'd I Say" and was assured immortality, if not a hit single, following cover versions performed by the Beatles and other Liverpool groups of the time, including the Searchers and the Big Three. A clip of the Beatles performing the song at the Cavern was shown on a regional television program screened by Granada TV in the north-west of England in August or September 1962 shortly after the band had signed with Parlophone, and this low-quality footage has been included on many videos and DVDs since that time.
There was a recording by Richard T. Barrett called "Try To Be Happy" b/w "Your Gentle Heart", released on Maarc Records #1542, in 1962. This may be a different singer.
In 1998, Ben Vereen portrayed Richard Barrett in the film bio about Frankie Lymon called Why Do Fools Fall In Love.
Singles by the Valentines[edit]
- "Summer Love"/"For You" (Bruce, 1954, unreleased, as the Dreamers)
- "Tonight Kathleen"/"Summer Love" (Old Town 1009, 1954)
- "Lily Maebelle"/"Falling for You" (Rama 171, 1955)
- "I Love You Darling"/"Hand Me Down Love" (Rama 181, 1955)
- "Christmas Prayer"/"Kiss Me" (Rama 186, 1955)
- "C'est la vie"/"C'est la vie" (Rama 194, 1956, with the Wrens but not credited)
- "Why"/"The Woo Woo Train" (Rama 196, 1956)
- "Twenty Minutes Before the Hour"/"I'll Never Let You Go" (Rama 201, 1956)
- "Nature's Creation"/"My Story of Love" (Rama 208, 1956)
- "Don't Say Goodnight"/"I Cried Oh, Oh" (Rama 228, 1957)
Solo singles[edit]
- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"/"Remember Me" (MGM 12616, 1958, as Dickie Barrett)
- "Body and Soul"/"The Party" (MGM 12659, 1958)
- "Lovely One"/"The Snake and the Bookworm" (20th Century Fox 150, 1959)
- "Come Softly to Me"/"Walking Through Dreamland" (Gone 5056, 1959, with the Chantels)
- "Summer's Love"/"All Is Forgiven" (Gone 5060, 1959, with the Chantels)
- "Lovable"/"Only One Way" (Metro 20006, 1959)
- "Dream On"/"I Am Yours" (Seville 104, 1960, as Richard Barrett and the Sevilles)
- "Some Other Guy"/"Tricky Dicky" (Atlantic 2142, 1962, as Richie Barrett)
- "Summer's Love"/"Let Me Down Easy" (Crackerjack 4012, 1963, as Richie Barrett)
- "I Will Love You"/"I Will Love You" (Instrumental, Swan 4228, as Richie Barrett)
External links[edit]
- Daily News "New York R&B legend gets few valentines"
- Answers Richard Barrett
- Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - The Valentines
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Given the buzz from conservatives touting the film American Sniper's homage to Christopher Kyle as a war hero, libertarians may be tempted to sit this movie out. I think they should resist that temptation. This is not a typical "war movie." In fact, I would argue it's not a war movie at all: it's…
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- Tacticity (from Greek 'taktikos': of or relating to arrangement or order) is the relative stereochemistry of adjacent chiral centers within a macromolecule.
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I. Department of State
A. Administration of Foreign Affairs
State Programs
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
Diplomatic and Consular Programs |
Ongoing Operations |
4,256,316 |
3,647,918 |
3,856,703 |
Worldwide Security Upgrades |
649,904 |
680,716 |
795,170 |
Total, Diplomatic and Consular Programs |
4,906,220 |
4,328,634 |
4,651,873 |
Capital Investment Fund |
51,452 |
58,143 |
68,298 |
Centralized IT Modernization Program |
76,811 |
68,482 |
- |
Total, State Programs |
5,034,483 |
4,455,259 |
4,720,171 |
America stands committed to a bold mission - the expansion of freedom and democracy in the world. By extending freedom to millions who have not known it and building democratic institutions, the United States can establish a durable basis for peace and make our homeland more secure.
The Department of State continues to press this mission daily, engaging governments and publics around the world to promote human rights, international stability, and economic prosperity. Together with partners on every continent, we are working to create a balance of power that favors freedom.
To achieve such goals, America must have an equally bold diplomacy and the capacity for sustained, concerted, international application. In the FY 2007 budget, we have identified the resources required by the State Department to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of an extraordinary time of transformation - the resources to ensure that American diplomacy remains the front line of freedom.
Diplomatic and Consular Programs (D&CP)
The FY 2007 request for D&CP - the Department's principal operating appropriation - totals $4.652 billion. This funding supports the people, platform, and programs required to carry out U.S. foreign policy in more than 260 embassies, consulates, and other posts around the world.
The D&CP request provides $3.857 billion for Ongoing Operations. The request sustains current diplomatic and consular operations worldwide and enables the Department to meet new high-priority requirements for transformational diplomacy. Among these requirements are a strengthened American presence in states making the transition to democracy and coordination of U.S. Government civilian efforts to help the world's newest democracies.
The request for Ongoing Operations includes $351 million for vigorous public diplomacy to shape foreign opinion and win support for U.S. foreign policy goals. The public diplomacy strategy stresses outreach to younger and more diverse audiences. It also places increased emphasis on research and analysis to target programs more effectively and on translations to facilitate access. The funding will also help improve rapid response capability to counter misinformation about U.S. policies and dangerous rumors in the same news cycle.
The D&CP request also provides $795 million for Worldwide Security Upgrades to continue to strengthen the security of diplomatic personnel and facilities in the face of international terrorism. The program will extend the core program to upgrade security equipment and technical support, information and systems security, perimeter security, and security training. Increases will address the exceptional security demands of the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan and the needs for biological/chemical protection and soft target security.
The FY 2007 request provides $1.139 billion for the Border Security Program. Revenue from Machine Readable Visa (MRV) and other consular fees and surcharges will help fund continuous improvements in systems, processes, and programs to protect U.S. borders against the illegal entry of terrorists and others who threaten homeland security. This funding also includes $10 million in appropriated funds to pilot a
10-fingerprint collection system to support the national security requirement to collect biometric data from visa and passport applicants.
The FY 2007 request provides $68 million for the Capital Investment Fund (CIF) to continue to make investments in Information Technology (IT). With every Department program now dependent on IT, from simple e-mail to specialized systems, these investments are essential for conducting the business of foreign affairs. The Department's request for IT from all funding sources - including CIF, D&CP, user fees, and other State appropriations - totals $881 million.
Funding for IT infrastructure maintenance and upgrades - including classified and unclassified desktop computers, servers, network equipment, circuits, and software - that was appropriated in the Centralized Information Technology Modernization Program account in FY 2006 is being requested for FY 2007 as fee spending authority.
The funds requested will help support modernization of Local Area Networks and global IT infrastructure to provide reliable access to needed information and systems - anytime, anywhere. The funding will also facilitate collaboration and data sharing internally and with other agencies.
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
Ongoing Operations |
603,510 |
591,152 |
640,161 |
Supplemental |
592,000 |
- |
- |
Worldwide Security Upgrades |
Capital Security Construction |
774,831 |
799,852 |
800,559 |
Compound Security |
125,303 |
98,722 |
98,809 |
Total, Worldwide Security Upgrades |
900,134 |
898,574 |
899,368 |
Total, Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance |
2,095,644 |
1,489,726 |
1,539,529 |
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance (ESCM)
The FY 2007 request for the ESCM account totals $1.54 billion. This funding - an increase of $50 million over the FY 2006 level - reflects the Administration's continuing commitment to protecting U.S. Government personnel assigned abroad and providing U.S. diplomatic and consular posts with safe and functional facilities. Full funding of the request is essential to maintain the progress made over the last four years in replacing non-secure facilities.
The ESCM request provides $640 million for Ongoing Operations. This budget funds maintenance and repairs at overseas posts, facility rehabilitation projects, construction security, renovation of the Harry S Truman Building, all activities associated with leasing overseas properties, and management of the overseas buildings program. The value of the real estate portfolio managed by the State Department exceeds $12 billion and includes over 15,000 properties.
The ESCM request provides $801 million for the Capital Security Construction Program under Worldwide Security Upgrades (WSU). This program was initiated to replace diplomatic facilities at the 187 most vulnerable posts. FY 2007 funding will support the next tranche of security-driven projects, including design and construction of 10 new facilities.
FY 2007 will be the third year of the five-year phase-in of the Capital Security Cost Sharing Program. Through this program each agency with staff overseas under Chief of Mission authority contributes to the costs of constructing secure embassy compounds. In FY 2007, contributions to the Capital Security Construction Program from agencies other than the State Department will total approximately $363 million.
The ESCM request for WSU further provides $99 million to upgrade compound security at high-risk posts and increase protection for soft targets such as schools, recreation facilities, and other symbols of U.S. presence.
Other Administration of Foreign Affairs
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
Office of Inspector General |
30,028 |
29,645 |
32,508 |
Educational and Cultural Exchanges |
355,932 |
426,275 |
474,288 |
Representation Allowances |
8,525 |
8,175 |
8,201 |
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials |
9,762 |
9,270 |
9,288 |
Emergencies in the Diplomatic & Consular Service (1) |
877 |
24,872 |
4,940 |
Repatriation Loans Program Account |
1,313 |
1,302 |
1,285 |
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan |
19,222 |
19,499 |
15,826 |
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund [Mandatory] |
[132,600] |
[131,700] |
[126,400] |
Total, Other Administration of Foreign Affairs |
425,659 |
519,038 |
546,336 |
(1) FY 2005 Actual excludes $2.904 million made available by the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 (P.L. 109-13).
The FY 2007 request includes $32.5 million to support activities of the Inspector General. These include audits, investigations, and inspections of worldwide operations and programs of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Such activities assist in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations, as well as in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs
The FY 2007 request provides a total of $474 million for exchanges to increase mutual understanding and engage the leaders of tomorrow. Aligned with public diplomacy efforts, these strategic people-to-people programs help establish the trust and international cooperation necessary to advance a broad front of U.S. national interests.
Funding increases in FY 2007 will raise the number of foreign and American participants in exchange programs of proven value and create new opportunities to educate and empower, particularly in the Muslim world.
FY 2007 funding will support "key influencers" programs to bring to America opinion leaders, journalists, teachers, religious educators, and others who can shape the discourse about the United States and U.S. policies in their home institutions and communities. Funding will also institute Freedom Fellowships to reach talented students from outside traditional elites.
Furthermore, FY 2007 funding will help support the President's National Security Languages Initiative by promoting teaching and learning by Americans of critically needed foreign languages, such as Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Hindi, and Urdu.
The budget request provides $258 million for academic programs, including the Fulbright Program and Gilman scholarships as well as English language programming abroad, U.S. overseas educational advising centers, American overseas research centers, and U.S. Studies programs.
The request provides $163 million for professional and cultural exchanges, including the International Visitor Leadership Program, which supports visits to the United States by current and emerging foreign leaders, and cooperative programs with non-governmental organizations, such as the Citizen Exchange Program.
The request also provides $3.6 million for program and performance, including evaluation and alumni activities, and $49.8 million for exchanges support, which funds staffing costs and provides support for exchange programs management, coordination among U.S. Government agencies that administer international exchange and training programs, and the U.S. Cultural Property Advisory Committee.
The FY 2007 request of $8.2 million will partly reimburse diplomatic and consular personnel for official representation of the United States abroad and before international organizations.
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials
The FY 2007 request of $9.3 million in two-year funds will help provide extraordinary protection of international organizations and foreign missions and officials in the United States.
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service
The FY 2007 request includes $4.9 million to help meet unforeseen emergencies and other requirements in the conduct of foreign affairs. This appropriation routinely funds emergency evacuations of American citizens and U.S. Government officials due to civil unrest, natural disasters, or viral epidemics. The appropriation also pays rewards for information concerning international terrorism, narco-terrorism, and war crimes.
Repatriation Loans Program Account
Requested FY 2007 funding of $1.3 million will provide emergency loans to assist destitute Americans abroad who have no other source of funds to return to the United States. These include travelers without money because of theft, illness, or accident, as well as Americans residing abroad caught in disasters or needing to escape abusive situations.
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan
The FY 2007 request of $15.8 million will fund the contract with the American Institute in Taiwan for economic and commercial services, cultural and information programs, and travel documents and services for Americans and the people in Taiwan.
B. International Organizations
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
Contributions to International Organizations |
1,166,212 |
1,151,317 |
1,268,523 |
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities |
1,113,455 |
1,022,275 |
1,135,327 |
Total, International Organizations |
2,279,667 |
2,173,592 |
2,403,850 |
Contributions to International Organizations (CIO)
The FY 2007 request of $1.269 billion for CIO provides funding, consistent with statutory restrictions, to pay U.S. assessed contributions to 47 international organizations. These include the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
The request represents an increase of $117 million over the FY 2006 enacted level. Many of the programmatic increases appear in areas of priority for the United States, such as supporting the work of the UN's Counter-Terrorism Committee, which seeks to monitor UN member state implementation of counter-terrorism measures, or strengthening the International Atomic Energy Agency's safeguards program.
The request for CIO recognizes the obligations of the United States to international organizations and reflects the U.S. commitment to maintain their financial stability and efficiency. Multilateral diplomacy through such organizations addresses a broad range of U.S. foreign policy goals. Among these are: promoting economic growth through market economies; settling disputes peacefully; encouraging non-proliferation, nuclear safeguards, arms control, and disarmament; adopting international standards to facilitate international trade, telecommunications, transportation, environmental protection, and scientific exchange; and strengthening international cooperation in agriculture and health.
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities (CIPA)
The FY 2007 request of $1.135 billion for CIPA will allow the United States to pay its share of projected United Nations peacekeeping assessments. The requested funding will help support UN peacekeeping missions in Africa, Europe/Eurasia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, including missions in Sudan/Darfur, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Haiti.
UN peacekeeping missions further U.S. objectives by ending conflicts, restoring peace, and strengthening regional stability. They also leverage U.S. political, military, and financial assets through the authority of the UN Security Council and the participation of other states that provide funds and peacekeepers for conflicts around the world.
The Administration requests that 15 percent of the CIPA funding be appropriated as "two-year funds" because of the unpredictability of requirements in this account and the nature of multi-year operations with mandates overlapping U.S. fiscal years.
C. Related Appropriations
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
The Asia Foundation |
12,826 |
13,821 |
10,000 |
National Endowment for Democracy |
59,199 |
74,042 |
80,000 |
East-West Center |
19,240 |
18,994 |
12,000 |
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue - Trust Fund |
6,660 |
4,936 |
- |
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue - Program |
622 |
740 |
750 |
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program |
493 |
494 |
500 |
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program |
370 |
370 |
375 |
Total, Related Appropriations |
99,410 |
113,397 |
103,625 |
The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation (TAF) is a private, grant-making organization with a longstanding presence in Asia, in-depth knowledge of people and institutions, and rapid response capacity. TAF's programs complement U.S. Government efforts to advance U.S. national interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
The FY 2007 request of $10 million will enable TAF to support local groups and hands-on programs that strengthen democratic institutions and leadership, develop non-governmental and regional organizations, and advance the rule of law and human rights. In response to global terrorism, TAF will continue to emphasize activities that contribute to expanding democracy and combating extremism in Asia.
National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) was established by Congress in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world. Governed by an independent, nonpartisan board of directors, the NED makes grants to nongovernmental organizations and civil society groups fighting for democracy, human rights, religious tolerance, freedom of the press, and free elections.
The FY 2007 budget request for the NED of $80 million will fund democracy-building programs in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. This funding will support expanded efforts to promote democracy in the broader Middle East and North Africa.
The Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange between East and West was established by Congress in 1960 as a national educational and research organization. Located in Hawaii, the center promotes understanding and strengthens relations between the United States and nearly 60 nations of Asia and the Pacific.
The FY 2007 request of $12 million provides core funding for the center's programs of cooperative study, training, and research. These programs address U.S. concerns and multilateral needs, including homeland security, internal conflict in Asia, terrorism, educational policy, and outreach to Muslim populations.
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue
The Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue was established by Congress to foster the exchange of views and ideas among students and scholars on such topics as post-war Iraq and leadership in the Middle East. The FY 2007 request seeks appropriation authority to make an estimated $750 thousand in earnings from the center's permanent trust fund available to the Steering Committee for operations of the center.
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program
The Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program builds international understanding by bringing rising leaders to the United States, and sending their American counterparts abroad, on custom-designed professional programs. The program's trust fund will provide an estimated $500 thousand in FY 2007 to support these exchanges.
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program
The Israeli Arab Scholarship Program fosters mutual understanding by enabling Arab citizens of Israel to study and conduct research in the United States. The program's trust fund will provide an estimated $375 thousand in FY 2007 to support these scholarships.
II. Broadcasting Board of Governors
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
International Broadcasting Operations |
587,906 |
633,257 |
617,338 |
Broadcasting to Cuba |
- |
- |
36,279 |
Broadcasting Capital Improvements |
10,946 |
10,754 |
18,286 |
Total, Broadcasting Board of Governors |
598,852 |
644,011 |
671,903 |
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is an independent entity responsible for all U.S. non-military international broadcasting programs. Its mission is to promote and sustain freedom and democracy by broadcasting accurate and objective news and information about the United States and the world to audiences overseas.
International Broadcasting Operations
The FY 2007 request provides $617 million for International Broadcasting Operations. Through this account, the BBG funds operations of the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and Middle East Broadcasting Networks (including Alhurra, Alhurra-Iraq, Alhurra-Europe, and Radio Sawa), as well as related program delivery and support activities.
The FY 2007 budget expands news coverage on Alhurra television and Radio Sawa. VOA will enhance broadcasts to Venezuela and Zimbabwe. RFE/RL will shift its Russian radio broadcasting from shortwave radio transmission to more popular UKV frequencies in major cities, while RFA will add medium wave transmission to North Korea.
The FY 2007 budget focuses on specific audiences, especially in the broader Middle East, using popular media such as television and FM radio. Based on this strategy, the BBG is reducing its broadcasts in Serbian, Albanian, Bosnian, Georgian, Macedonian, Hindi, Russian, English, Croatian, Greek, Thai, and Turkish and reducing shortwave transmission.
The FY 2007 request provides $36 million for Radio Marti and TV Marti broadcast operations to support current schedules, including operations of the aircraft funded in FY 2006. The FY 2007 budget includes funding for a replacement aerostat.
Funding for Broadcasting to Cuba was provided in the International Broadcasting Operations account in FY 2005 and 2006. In FY 2007, funding for Broadcasting to Cuba is requested as a separate account.
Broadcasting Capital Improvements
The FY 2007 request provides $18 million for Broadcasting Capital Improvements to maintain the BBG's worldwide transmission network, including security of transmission facilities overseas. The FY 2007 budget includes funding to expand VOA television capability in order to support increased VOA programming.
III. Other Programs
($ in thousands) |
FY 2005 Actual |
FY 2006 Estimate |
FY 2007 Request |
International Trade Commission |
60,876 |
61,951 |
64,201 |
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission |
1,204 |
1,270 |
1,610 |
United States Institute of Peace |
121,893 |
22,065 |
26,979 |
Total, Other Programs |
183,973 |
85,286 |
92,790 |
International Trade Commission
The International Trade Commission (ITC) is an independent, nonpartisan, Federal agency with a wide range of trade-related mandates. The ITC makes determinations with respect to unfair trade practices in import trade, as well as import injury and intellectual property-based investigations. It also exercises broad investigative powers on matters of trade, conducts economic research and fact-finding investigations of trade issues, and provides technical information and advice on trade matters to Congress and the Administration.
The FY 2007 request of $64.2 million for the ITC will fund activities related to these mandates.
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission adjudicates the claims of American nationals (individuals and corporations) arising out of the nationalization, expropriation, or other taking of their property by foreign governments - and, in some cases, claims for personal injury and death - pursuant to the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 and other statutes.
The FY 2007 request of $1.6 million will enable the Commission to continue this function, while also providing technical assistance to the Departments of State and the Treasury, other Federal agencies, and the public in connection with international and war claims programs.
United States Institute of Peace
The FY 2007 request includes $27 million for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) to actively promote the prevention, management, and peaceful resolution of international and internal armed conflicts. USIP does this through direct involvement in peacekeeping efforts as well as by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources through education, professional training, and research.
In FY 2007, USIP will continue to engage the Muslim world to facilitate dialogue, promote democratization, and strengthen moderates.


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Last week was one of many in the last few years that Al Gore regretted "inventing" the Internet.
He is catching a lot of heat (none of which can be regulated and taxed with carbon emissions control legislation) for selling out, figuratively and literally, to the big-oil, Middle Eastern potentate who owns Al-Jazeera. It's yet another inconvenient truth in Gore's life.
Gore made a tidy $100 million selling his floundering Current TV at the end of 2012, right before Mr. "Pay Your Fair Share's" taxes were scheduled to go up. Gore will keep the profits, unless the Supreme Court intervenes and gives the money to George Bush.
There have been many inconvenient truths surrounding Al Gore, chief among them that only a small fraction of women who do massages are hookers.
When accused of attacking a masseuse, he maintained his innocence even as other women came forward to support the charge. The masseuse accused Gore, winner of the liberal Triple Crown (Nobel Prize, Grammy and Oscar), of inappropriate sexual behavior in his Beverly Hills hotel room prior to the Academy Awards. It was all a misunderstanding; he was simply hosting a private showing of his "animated short" for her.
One masseuse who voted for Gore was talked out of pressing charges by her liberal friends. She told police that Gore "had a dramatic display of violent temper as well as an extremely dictatorial commanding attitude besides his 'Mr. Smiley Global Warming Concern' persona." It seems Gore left some of his carbon footprint on her outer garment. Gore the massage-gynist? He can't be; he is a Democrat — like Ted Kennedy and John Edwards. That is why it is all the more sad that Al Gore did not follow Bill Clinton as president, assuring us continuity of government.
The creepy signs were there: the embarrassing kiss of wife Tipper on stage, then their divorce. When Al would hug a tree, he would grope and linger way too long.
He was ticketed in Sweden for leaving his limo running during a speech on global warming. If the globe-trotting Gore wanted to reduce his Sasquatch-sized carbon footprint, he would do more by conference calls from his huge, energy-inefficient home in Nashville.
I grew up near Carthage, Tenn., Gore's hometown, and served on the Board of Regents of the University of Tennessee. Even then he was disliked, groomed solely for politics by his U.S. Senator daddy, who got him a cushy Vietnam-resume' builder stint as a journalist. He took classes at Memphis State University and Vanderbilt to cover his political bases so he could run statewide.
On a visit home from Congress he needed to fix a toilet in his home. He would call out a local plumber and then not pay him for his work, with the attitude that "he was Al Gore and didn't have to pay." Small wonder that he couldn't carry Tennessee when he ran for president.
Let us not forget other disgraced Democrat "luminaries" from just the past few years. Democratic National Committee spokesman Anthony Weiner got in trouble for exposing same. Vice President Joe "Crest Strips" Biden called Democrat Sen. Jon Corzine "the smartest guy I know in terms of the economy." Corzine later looted customers' accounts while leading MF Global into bankruptcy. Then there was VP nominee, maudlin plaintiff's attorney and divisive Mr. "Two Americas," Sen. John Edwards.
Most liberal Democrats start out with the high-minded and false premise of moral superiority and then set about enriching themselves and harming others via the body politic. Gore maintains that he is single-handedly saving the planet, but feared that, when Tipper divorced him, he might only have enough money to save half the world. But to his credit, he got back on his crony capitalist horse and resumed shaking down corporate America. Google put him on their board to buy political protection from Democrats from anti-trust risks.
Global warming is the religion of the secular left, and Gore is their god. As is true with most religious zealots, no one can prove or disprove their dogma. They attack you personally if you try and attempt to win arguments by intimidation rather than facts.
The jury is out on man-made global warming. Many of the self-serving scientists who proclaim it as fact have been discredited for faking data. Climate alarmists' numbers have been massaged so much that Al Gore might instinctively drop his towel in front of them.
Ron Hart is an op-ed humorist, author and TV/radio commentator who formerly lived in Columbia. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.RonaldHart.com.


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Aspirin works as well as the blood thinner warfarin, or Coumadin, in most patients with heart failure when it comes to preventing death, stroke or brain hemorrhage, said a major international study on Wednesday.
The findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine came from a landmark clinical trial that lasted 10 years and tracked 2,305 patients in 11 countries.
The combined risk of death, stroke, and cerebral hemorrhage was 7.47 percent per year for patients taking warfarin, and 7.93 percent per year for those taking aspirin, a difference that researchers said was not statistically significant.
Patients taking the blood thinner had half the stroke risk of people taking aspirin, but warfarin patients had double the risk for major bleeding, and so those two factors cancelled each other out, researchers said.
There was some evidence among warfarin patients followed for four years or more that the blood thinner may have superior benefits in warding off death, stroke or brain hemorrhage but more analysis is needed, the study said.
"Since the overall risks and benefits are similar for aspirin and warfarin, the patient and his or her doctor are free to choose the treatment that best meets their particular medical needs," said lead investigator Shunichi Homma of Columbia University Medical Center.
"However, given the convenience and low cost of aspirin, many may go this route."
Heart failure can hike the risk of blood clots that may cause stroke. Aspirin prevents the blood from clotting and warfarin, available by prescription, thins the blood.
"With at least six million Americans -- and many more around the world -- suffering from heart failure, the results of the WARCEF study will have a large public health impact," said Walter Koroshetz, deputy director of the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
"The key decision will be whether to accept the increased risk of stroke with aspirin, or the increased risk of primarily gastrointestinal hemorrhage with warfarin," he said.


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Merced City Council to hold town halls at middle schools
Informal style of meetings improves communication, members say
Following last year's first ever town-hall style meeting, city officials announced Monday that two more public meetings will take place in north and south Merced.
"It's a much more informational atmosphere," Mayor Stan Thurston said. "We're able to discuss things with citizens because we're not in a formal meeting. The only thing on the agenda is let's talk with each other."
The meetings will be at Tenaya Middle School, 760 W. Eighth St., on Jan. 28; and at Rivera Middle School, 945 Buena Vista Drive, on Feb. 25. The meetings will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The city's first special meeting outside City Hall was held last April at Sacred Heart Catholic Church's social hall in south Merced. Area residents voiced concerns about a number of issues, including McNamara Park, which has subsequently benefitted from significant city and community attention.
"That was really productive," Thurston said. "That was the epicenter of how we got the pool open last summer. I can't imagine that these (meetings) won't become a permanent policy."
The council, with ballot approval from voters, amended the city charter in 2007 to allow special meetings to be held outside City Hall.
"The council wants to make it easier for people to get to meetings, and make it a little less intimidating for people to address the council by holding meetings in less formal and more familiar settings," said city spokesman Mike Conway.
These special meetings will be held in addition to the regularly scheduled council meetings. The next meeting will be on Jan. 22 at City Hall. The meeting will be held on a Tuesday because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday the day before.
Reporter Joshua Emerson Smith can be reached at (209) 385-2486 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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