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- Mitchell's Double-Double Leads Bearcats to Win over Whitman, 84-70
Men's Basketball | Saturday, January 10, 2009
Mitchell's Double-Double Leads Bearcats to Win over Whitman, 84-70
SALEM, ORE. -- Cameron Mitchell (Jr., Post, Portland, OR/Grant HS) scored 22 points and hauled down 10 rebounds to lead Willamette University to an 84-70 victory over visiting Whitman College in a Northwest Conference game at Cone Field House on Saturday, Jan. 10. It was Michell's eighth double-double in 11 games this season.
Willamette, which has won six of its last seven games, moved to 7-4, including 3-1 in the NWC. Whitman dropped to 6-7 overall, 2-2 in the NWC.
Mitchell hit 5 of 10 field goals and converted 12 of 16 free throws. He was joined in double figures by senior wing Nick Babij (Ontario, OR/Ontario HS), who scored 17 points on 5 of 6 field goals and 6 of 9 free throws.
Willamette also received solid play from the point guard position. Robbie Kunke (So., PG, Clackamas, OR/Clackamas HS) was credited with 10 assists, while Josh Erickson (Sr., PG, Keizer, OR/McNary HS) earned six assists.
Corey Costantino (Sr., Wing, Ashland, OR/Ashland HS), Marcus Holmes (So., G/PG, Seattle, WA/Garfield HS) and Scott Schoettgen (Fr., Wing, Columbia, CA/Sonora HS) tallied eight points apiece for the Bearcats. Kyler McClary (Sr., Post, Hillsboro, OR/Glencoe HS) grabbed seven rebounds and Holmes achieved six boards.
Senior guard Chris Faidley of Whitman led the Missionaries with 30 points. In the process, he became the sixth Whitman player to score 1,500 career points. Against WU, he made 12 of 24 field goals, but hit just 3 of 11 three-pointers. He topped Whitman with six rebounds and went 3 for 3 at the line.
Brandon Shaw finished with 12 points, four assists and two steals for the Missionaries. Steve Campbell registered 10 points and five boards.
The Bearcats surged out to a 20-7 advantage by scoring on eight layups and sinking 4 of 4 free throws over the first 6:30 of the game. Willamette increased its lead to 45-23 with 4:36 remaining in the half. The 'Cats were in front 50-30 at the intermission.
The Missionaries trailed by as many as 22 points early in the second half, but closed the gap to 65-52 with 10:26 remaining. Whitman was unable to get closer until the 2:22 mark,when a jumper by Shaw cut the lead to 76-64.
Whitman reduced the margin to 10 points at 78-68 on a jumper by Graham Brewer with 1:32 to go, but Willamette scored the next four points at the free throw line to seal the win. Babij was 2 for 2 with 1:20 remaining and Mitchell added two more free throws with 1:01 left.
The Bearcats finished the night 28 of 37 on free throws (75.7%), while Whitman made 17 of 32 (53.1%). Willamette shot 47.2% from the field (25 of 53) and sank 6 of 17 three-pointers. The Bearcats attained a 40-36 rebounding edge.
After shooting just 28.1% in the first half (9 of 32), the Missionaries shot 48.4% (15 of 31) over the final 20 minutes and outscored Willamette 40-34 in the second half. Whitman connected on just 5 of 21 three-pointers (23.8%) during the game.
Willamette's next action is set for Friday, Jan. 16 at Pacific University. Game time in Forest Grove, Ore., is scheduled for 8 p.m. (PST).
BOX SCOREWillamette University 84
Whitman College 70


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The Tri-County Diabetes Partnership took a significant step last month, by declaring the skyrocketing rate of diabetes in Floyd, Johnson and Magoffin counties "a crisis of epidemic proportions."
The declaration is sure to have raised a few eyebrows, but we think it was wholly appropriate.
Partnership coordinator Deirdra Johnson explained the rationale behind the group's decision. Diabetes suffers from the unique distinction of being more prevalent in the three counties the group serves, yet also receiving very little attention from the public.
Robinson said members of the group hope their declaration gets the public's attention and drives home the need to prevent, diagnose and treat diabetes.
"Research shows that people have to have a health crisis in order to make a change," Robinson said.
Well, if you have been waiting for a crisis before making healthy lifestyle changes, we've got one for you. In fact, we have several.
As has been well publicized, Floyd County currently ranks last among the state's 120 counties in terms of overall health, but Johnson and Magoffin counties are not faring much better, at 108th and 104th, respectively.
All three counties have rates of diabetes higher than the state and national averages, and those numbers could be low. With nearly 6,000 people in Floyd County alone who do not have health insurance, there is a very real chance that many people either have or are at risk of developing the condition, without even knowing it.
And diabetes is not the only condition striking Floyd, Johnson and Magoffin counties, as well as nearly all of Central Appalachia, at higher rates. The region also suffers from disproportionate rates of cancer and heart disease, all of which are helping lead to plummeting life expectancy.
And then there is the subject of obesity, which plays a role in all three conditions. With rates of 32 percent in Magoffin County, 37 percent in Floyd, and 38 in Johnson, the region far exceeds the national rate of 25 percent, which is itself too high.
Clearly, there is a need for concentrated attention on all of these related problems, and the partnership's declaration is a welcome first step in that regard, as is the group's planned next step — strategic planning to chart a course for area health care providers to present a united front in battling diabetes.
But successfully bringing down the rate of diabetes is going to require the efforts of more than health care providers. It's going to take a commitment from governments and schools to implement programs that make it easier for residents to live healthier lives. It's going to take the business community's support for community efforts, as well as policies to encourage employees to take responsibility for their health. And it's going to require the conscious decision by everyone in the region to do what they can to improve their diet and exercise habits, and to encourage their friends and family to do the same.
Diabetes does not have to be a life sentence. Simple but committed lifestyle changes can bring the rate down.
We have a health crisis in our communities. Are you ready to make a change?
— The Floyd County Times

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Comments about Clear Extra Strength Acne Exfoliant - 4 oz:
I am 63 years old and have had acne for 50 years! I have really tried everything, but this product works for me. I use the cleaner and this once a day. In the winter I use the moisturizer, too. Has eliminated my cyctic acne and pustules, reduced whiteheads and blackheads to the best level I've ever had. Don't give up until you try this. I have very oily skin. Thank you Paula's choice.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Not for me
By Sway
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I purchased the trial size which I am so happy that this was offered (Thank you Paula's Choice). I used this for two weeks and the first thing i noticed was the may face was very greasy. I have an oily T-zone but have been able to control it with Paula's Choice oil control lotion. After a few days, my face felt tight and dry. I stopped using the blemish treatment after a week because my skin became dry and flaky (I was using it twice a day). I have hormonal acne and I didn't have any worse breakouts than normal, but I will still having them. If you have hormonal acne, this probably isn't the product for you.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Too harsh
By Rina
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Very harsh product. I bought this along with the analogous regular strength product to compare. At first, I liked this one better because it soon had a noticeable effect on the whiteheads on my nose. By the end of the week, however, the skin on my nose started peeling even though I applied only a tiny amount once a day, followed by a rich moisturizer. I then tried using it every other day but the problem persisted.
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The regular strength is better
By Ilana W.
At first I liked this as it cleared up my skin immediately, but it also was just a little too drying for me (my skin is dry and acne prone, the worst!). I ordered the regular strength kit and I like that exfoliant much better because it feels lighter and isn't as drying. This stuff is saved for when my skin is just absolutely horrible, but for everyday, the regular one is much better. This also feels a little too heavy on my skin personally.
made me breakout in an itchy rash
By Kristie J.
Love Paula's choice & wanted to love this product but unfortunately it made me break out in a bright itchy rash. It is just too strong for my skin so I won't be repurchasing again. Will try the regular strength.
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So glad, then so sad!
By Ellen S.
I was so excited to try this. And it made my face look 50% better in one night! Second night, the bottle felt a lot lighter, so I thought, "geez, those cotton pads soak up a bunch." Tonight, went to get it out of the drawer, and it was almost all gone, leaked all over the drawer. how can you put such awesome stuff in such a poor container? I wish I had read more reviews before purchasing; I don't seem to be the only one with this issue. So sad!
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The Best For Me
By Dave
This has helped my breakouts/whitehead prone skin. i tired the normal strength first and had some success but using the extra strength in the morning and at night after cleansing (Clear Pore Cleanser) has stopped 90% of my skin problems. I still get occasional small zits likely due to stress or diet change, but this has the worked the best for me. I have oily skin and can tolerate the 2x a day usage. This really helps with the redness too...almost instantly!
By S
Love this stuff- especially effective if used with the toner. My skin is so much smoother and pores are hardly visible even without make up.
Very Effective
By Evelyn B.
This is a very effective exfoliater. but it has a bit of a funky consistency. It doesn't really dry and leaves a heavy film on my skin. Nonetheless, it's very effective for getting rid of breakouts and redness. It, quite literally, works overnight. My skin never fails to be clearer when I wake up in the morning. Because of the consistency and residue, I don't recommend this for daytime use or under makeup.
By Allison H
I went through 2 full bottles of the regular strength before trying this one. My skin is very tolerant and this extra strength was just what it needed...my skin has never been more clear and my pores are finally shrunk after years and years of struggling with it!
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Breaking out all over!
By Terra R.
This product was my introduction into Paula's products. I have been using it for roughly two months. First impression, I truly hated the oily texture/residue. It just sat on the surface to my hands well after applying, and it made my face feel dirty. The smell was also unpleasant, but not a deal breaker. The big letdown? This broke me out something bad. My face *was* relatively clear... now I have cystic acne and whiteheads in places I haven't for years. Now time for damage control...
Holy Grail!
By Ali
This stuff saved my skin... I was getting awful acne along my jawline, and I must have tried a million different products trying to clear it up. I saw a recommendation for this stuff on YouTube, and I'm so glad I got it. I started using it every night, and it completely cleared up my skin like magic! Now I only use it every other night, and it keeps my skin clear! And it works great as a spot treatment too. I will cry if PC ever discontinues this!!
this product is my fav Paula's Choice product!
By Lisa
Over a year ago, I found PC through Wayne Goss when I was researching the proper PH balance for salicylic acid to be effective. I started out with a bottle of the Clean regular strength, which was an amazing product, and then purchased this Clear extra strength. I had very oily skin with deep cystic acne as a teen a decade ago, and I still use prescription acne products to keep the occasional cystic breakouts at bay. Adding this BHA to my routine was what really gave me my best skin ever!
Best BHA I've ever tried!
By Amber
This product is amazing. I've been using it since September and it's the greatest addition to my skincare routine. It's not drying, especially in comparison with other BHA's on the market (I tried 3 prior to this). I began using it every 3 days and built up to daily use. It's almost completely eliminated any redness and my sebaceous filaments are nearly invisible. It's definitely a holy grail product of mine now.
Changed formula?
By Poe
Got the sample bottle first and it worked great on black heads, it made the surface of my skin feel smoother, and it really did calm red, irritated skin. After using there was a certain feeling on the skin I can't describe, maybe like a little bit of a residue left over but I didn't mind it so I ordered the full size. The full size did not perform the same at all, that distinctive residue feeling wasn't there, the smell was different, and it was like putting plain water on my skin. Disappointed.
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Miracle worker!!
By Skylar S
Due to a chronic condition I have, acne is something that I have to live with-so disclaimer: this wasn't purchased to get rid of acne, but to improve my skin overall. This BHA has done so much good for me- my skin is actually smooth and soft for the first time in my life, my pores are no longer clogged, and my hyperpigmentation is lightening up. My acne heals loads quicker too! The packaging leaks so I decant it into a better bottle and apply it with my hands (not cotton) twice a day.
Not for sensitive skin at all !
By Sandy
I had the same problem as with the Clear Extra Strength Treatment, it's extremely harsh on the skin. It will work best if you have very oily skin and especially you better not have sensitive skin. Although, a product with a lot of potential, it still made my skin STING and made my face even more red as soon as I put it, especially around my nose and cheeks ... A little disappointed, the regular was a little more forgiven on my skin though, but I only had a trial sample:(
Must have!
By Brand S.
This is a must have for me. I was actually able to stop using benzoyl peroxide because this liquid is so effective. Love the consistency and the fact that it spreads nicely. I also use it on my chest for acne bumps and it's made a huge difference. Please don't ever stop making this!!!
My Holy Grail
By Anonymous
I have suffered from acne since I was 12 yrs old, and I am now in my early 40's. This product has changed my life. I was always embarrassed about my acne and never truly felt confident about my self. My skin is now clear and beautiful because of this product. I get compliments all the time. Yes, this product was slightly irritating so I started using it only at night and progressed to twice daily. You must have patience and give a chance to work. Thank you Paula!
Excellent product
By Lindsay S
This exfoliant is my number one defense against adult acne. I pair with the regular strength benzoyl peroxide, and am able to keep my acne under control, and my skin looking it's best. Acne sufferers know, there is no miracle product, it's constant maintenance, and acne breakouts will still happen from time to time, but this line is as good as it gets. Add regular chemical peels, and you're golden. This bha is a great place to start!!!
Best BHA for Acne
By Samantha S.
I have Dry, Acne prone, Sensitive skin and this was the best purchase I've made.Not only did it clear up my face, but it kept it feeling beautiful and refreshed. I have tried all the other but this and the regular BHA liquid are by far the best purchase for my skin. Trying out AHAs gave me a horrible case of milia and this was able to clear it up for me. I dont think I'll be getting anymore creative with my exfoliants and will be sticking to this.
By kelly l.
I use this and the 2% BHA gel or liquid. I'll be 40 in a few months and I've started breaking out around my jawline. Using this and the other product has cut down the acne to literally nothing. I have had several compliments on my skin since I started using this! Thank you!!!
I Only Use This Product At Night
By Elaine L.
Great BHA product. It does leave a sticky residue on the face so it's best used at night. I use the Regular Strength Solution during the day because it has a lighter, more water-like consistency.
Helps with breakouts and marks
By Cullen M.
I have combination skin that sometimes get dry around my mouth or around my eyes. This product doesn't make my skin any dryer and it has helped so much with the breakouts I usually get along my jaw and on my cheeks. I use this with the 5% benzoyl peroxide and these two products keep my skin clear and work to fade the marks leftover.
Good product, but packaging problems
By Kate K.
This is a good product that works for me. The only complaint I have is packaging. It is leaking out when you put this product on a cotton ball or pad! It just leaks out. I didn't contact customer service for this issue, as I don't have any complaints about the product itself. I just poured it in another bottle and have no problems since then. But may be Paula, while delivering state of the art formulas, needs to improve her toner bottles, as this is not an issue for any other brand.
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What makes this product unique?Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution provides an almost immediate reduction in blackheads, white bumps, and acne by unclogging pores and reducing inflammation with 2% salicylic acid.
Unlike most products designed for acne-prone skin, Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution doesn't use harsh, irritating ingredients such as alcohol, menthol, peppermint, or camphor that can make acne worse.
Clear Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution is designed to penetrate deeper into the pore lining than our Regular Strength Clear exfoliant for fast, concentrated results on stubborn, more serious breakouts.
Ongoing use can guarantee significantly Clearer, smoother, even-toned skin and can significantly reduce redness from acne lesions.
This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free with a pH range of 3.2-3.8.
Who is this product for? This product is recommended for all skin types experiencing mild to moderate acne, stubborn blackheads, or white bumps. It is suitable for men or women, teens and adults alike.
NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid).
International Immunopharmacology, August 2009, pages 1,126–1,130; Cutis, July 2009, pages 48–55; Chemical Research in Toxicology, January 2008, pages 53–69; Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2007, pages 124-135; Journal of Cosmetic Science, November-December 2004, pages 519-531; Archives of Internal Medicine, July 2002, pages 1531–1532; Annals of Dermatology and Venereology, January 2002, pages 137–142; Archives of Dermatology, November 2000, pages 1390–1395; Dermatology, 1999, volume 199, number 1, pages 50–53; and Pain, January 1996, pages 71–82; Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305–308.
Key Ingredients:
salicylic acid, methylpropanediol, green tea
Active: Salicylic Acid 2% Inactive: Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Extract (anti-irritant/antioxidant), Polysorbate-20 (solubolizing agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancer), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent).
DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice daily after cleansing. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. If excessive dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once per day or once every other day. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 25 or greater.
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The research deals with the subject of protection, development and reuse of disused extraction landscapes; the overall aim is to develop policies and tools for the reinterpretation of these areas through proposals which are able to take the opportunities arising from a systemic and interdisciplinary approach. The study analyzes both ancient and modern quarries, in accordance with the definition suggested by the research and highlights, through context analysis, the different methodological approaches aimed at tackling the main issues of the disused quarry sites. The sphere of analysis is that of coastal areas, with particular reference to the situation in Sardinia. The regional case of study, and the specific case of the city of Cagliari, allow to contextualise the planning scenario, offering the opportunity to verify the effectiveness of policies and tools which are already in place and to define new operational proposals. The experiences analysed provide the elements needed to set up guidelines, designed as support instruments for the policies for reinterpretation of the quarry areas. The guidelines are put together using a multi-criteria evaluation model based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) (Saaty, 1980, 1988, 2001); this experimentation uses a scientific method and guarantees the identification of functional criteria for the definition of intervention priorities and long-term policies to be implemented in disused areas. The sites under examination are characterized by the presence of features related to the extractive history which deserve to be valued even if the quarries have ceased their activity in recent years. The research codifies existing policies and tools which support the reinterpretation of the quarry areas, the critical issues related to the processes, the opportunities arising from the scenario which has been analysed, and missed opportunities. The problematic issues which are found are addressed by proposals aimed at encouraging the paths of intervention in quarry sites and formulating policies and tools in structured paths. These proposals are aimed at outlining scenarios which are compatible with the territorial dynamics in place, and with renewed principles of protection and enhancement of the landscape, in order to overcome the fragmentation of the planning framework that emerges clearly from the performed context analysis.
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LaBelle members (l-r, Nona Hendryx, Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash) in 1975.
|Background information
|Also known as
|The Ordettes
Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles
Patti LaBelle and Her Blue Belles
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|Doo-wop, R&B, soul, psychedelic soul, rock, funk, dance
|Years active
|Newtown, Cameo-Parkway, Atlantic Records, Warner Bros., Epic Records
|Associated acts
|Wilson Pickett, Laura Nyro, The Meters
|Patti LaBelle
Nona Hendryx
Sarah Dash
|Past members
|Sundray Tucker
Cindy Birdsong
Labelle is an American all-female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed after the disbanding of two rival girl groups in the Philadelphia/Trenton areas, the Ordettes and the Del-Capris, forming as a new version of the former group, later changing their name to The Blue Belles (later Bluebelles). The founding members were Patti LaBelle (formerly Patricia Holt), Sundray Tucker, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash. Tucker left before the group cut their first record and was replaced by Cindy Birdsong.
As The Bluebelles, and later Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, the group found success with ballads in the doo-wop genre, most notably "Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)", "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Over the Rainbow". After Birdsong departed to join The Supremes in 1967, the group, following the advice of Vicki Wickham, changed its look, musical direction, and style and reformed as Labelle in 1971. Their funk rock recordings of that period became cult favorites for their brash interpretation of rock and roll and for dealing with subject matter that was not touched by black groups. Finally after adapting glam rock and wearing outlandish space-age and glam-rock costumes, the group found success with the proto-disco smash "Lady Marmalade" in 1974, leading to their parent album, Nightbirds, which achieved platinum success. They are notable for being the first contemporary pop group and first black pop group to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House.
The group members each went on their own after the end of a tour in 1976, going on to have significant solo success, especially Nona Hendryx, who followed an idiosyncratic muse into her own solo career, which often bordered on the avant-garde[1] and Patti LaBelle, who has enjoyed a very successful Grammy-winning solo career.
The group returned with their first new album in 32 years with 2008's Back to Now.
- 1 History
- 2 Legacy and influence
- 3 Lineups
- 4 Discography
- 5 See also
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Sweethearts of The Apollo[edit]
In 1958, Patricia "Patsy" Holt formed her first singing group, the Ordettes, in her Philadelphia hometown, after being influenced by The Chantels and The Shirelles and solo female performers such as Mahalia Jackson, Clara Ward, and Dinah Washington. Around 1959, Holt and fellow Ordette member Sundray Tucker met and befriended a rival girl group from Trenton, New Jersey, not far from Philadelphia, named the Del-Capris, which featured friends Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash. Shortly afterwards, both groups disbanded and the Ordettes' then-manager Bernard Montague insisted Holt and Tucker join forces with Hendryx and Dash. The girls, loving the camaraderie between them, reformed the Ordettes. In 1960, due to failing grades, Tucker was forced to drop out of the group. Needing a replacement, Holt contacted a longtime neighborhood friend, Cindy Birdsong, who had moved back to Philadelphia from Camden, New Jersey where she was attending college to study a life as a nurse. However, after Holt contacted her of the Ordettes' need for a replacement for Sundray Tucker, Birdsong immediately decided to drop out of college and join the group. At 20 years old, she was the eldest member of the group (Holt was 16, Hendryx was 15, and Dash was only 14).
After performing in several talent shows for a year, the group found a record label with the local Newtown Records. Before signing the group, the label's president, Harold Robinson, was unimpressed with the physical looks of Holt, telling staff he felt Holt was "too dark and too unattractive" to be the lead singer. When Holt sung during the group's audition, however, the president changed his mind, and soon signed the group. Shortly afterwards, Robinson advised the group to change its name to one of Newtown's subsidiaries, Blue Belle Records. As The Blue Belles, their first single was ironically a song that the group didn't participate in - "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" was, as explained in Patti LaBelle's memoirs, Don't Block the Blessings, originally recorded by The Starlets, then riding high on their hit single "Tell Him No" and were on the road when the song was released, unable to promote it. Robinson credited the song to the Blue Belles, who later were sent to promote the song, which peaked at the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. Following a potential lawsuit from a president of another record label for using the name Blue Belles, Robinson gave Holt the stage name, Patti La Belle (La Belle is French for "the beautiful one"), and altered the group's name to Patti La Belle and Her Blue Belles. In 1963, the group recorded two albums for Newtown, a Christmas album titled Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells and Blue Bells, and a faux-live album (compiled from their studio recordings with an added audience track), Sweethearts of the Apollo, takien from a title given to them after the group successfully performed at the Apollo Theater, however the group failed to match their live success with any following records and left Newtown for more established Cameo-Parkway Records, releasing the top 40 hit, "Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)".
The group performed constantly with Murray the K and also performed on the famous chitlin' circuit. The group, which consisted of sweet, soulful harmonies, and gospel backgrounds, set themselves apart from more pop-oriented girl groups such as The Ronettes, The Marvelettes, and The Supremes, gaining an audience. In 1964, the group had another top 40 hit with their version of "You'll Never Walk Alone", later reappearing on American Bandstand singing the song. After releasing their third album, another live performance at the Apollo, the group looked to find fame after Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun offered the group a deal.
Move to Atlantic and Cindy Birdsong's departure[edit]
In 1965, Atlantic Records signed the Bluebelles to a contract, again altering their name to simply Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles. Following a year in the studio, the band released their first studio album, Over the Rainbow, which was modestly successful and included the modest pop hit, "All or Nothing" and the soon-to-be R&B standard, "Over the Rainbow". The latter hit won them more fans as they began touring outside the United States, first opening for The Rolling Stones. Due to their UK exposure, the group toured constantly in the region, appearing on an episode of Ready Steady Go!, produced by their future manager Vicki Wickham, and also touring with Reginald Dwight's band, Bluesology, backing them up. Around this same time, the group began to work behind the scenes as session singers, filling in backgrounds for the likes of artists such as Wilson Pickett. They were famously featured singing background on Pickett's 1966 hit, "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)".
The group seemed destined for stardom after the release of their second album, Dreamer, which featured the soulful title track, the hit "Take Me For a Little While" and their cover of The Impressions' "I'm Still Waiting", which each gave them moderate chart success. However, promotion of the album and its singles stopped abruptly when Cindy Birdsong, who had spent months as a stand-in for Supremes founder Florence Ballard, suddenly left the Bluebelles to become a full-fledged member of The Supremes. Following Birdsong's departure, Sundray Tucker briefly filled in Cindy's place while touring. The group fell out of sync as grittier soul artists such as Aretha Franklin and psychedelic rock artists such as Sly and the Family Stone and The Jimi Hendrix Experience emerged, making the girl group sound out of date with the public. The group struggled with recordings and were forced to take whatever performance offers they were given. In 1970, the Bluebelles were dropped from their Atlantic contract. Their longtime manager, Bernard Montague, would also leave them that year to focus his full-time on fellow Philly group, The Delfonics. After almost signing with Frankie Crocker and Herb Hamlett as their managers, the group settled on Vicki Wickham, after Dusty Springfield, who was also managed by Wickham and was a fan of the Bluebelles insisted Wickham worked with them.
Wickham advised the group to move to London and change their entire image and sound,[2] something Patti LaBelle later admitted she felt uncomfortable with. LaBelle had fears when the group returned to America with their new laid-back image that they would be booed and heckled for betraying fans with a new sound and look. Wickham advised them to change their name to simply Labelle and adapt a rock sound while keeping the group's R&B roots intact. After a year in London, the group returned to the United States and signed with the Track Records imprint and a distribution deal with Atlantic's sister label Warner Bros. Records, later being sent out on the road as the opening act to The Who. The group's producer Kit Lambert signed on to produce Labelle's debut album on Warner Bros. Records, which came out in 1971. The album was notable for their inspired soulful covers of The Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses" and Laura Nyro's "Time and Love". It was also notable for the first known compositions by member Nona Hendryx, who co-wrote with LaBelle, the socially conscious "Shades of Difference". The album's first single, the sexually charged, "Morning Much Better" was co-written by future disco hit-maker Michael Zager.
In the same year Labelle was produced, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff hired the group to partake in backing up Laura Nyro on her acclaimed covers album, Gonna Take a Miracle. Nyro and LaBelle later became best friends and Nyro became a godmother of LaBelle's son Zuri in 1973. Nyro and the group later toured together continuing into 1974. That same year, they vocally contributed to Nikki Giovanni's Peace Be Still. During the Nyro recordings, Gamble & Huff had approached the group to record a song about a marriage breaking up after ten years titled "If You Don't Know Me By Now". It's unknown if Labelle themselves recorded it but due to conflicting recording and touring schedules, the song was never put on Labelle's follow-up Warner Bros. album, Moon Shadow and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes recorded the song making it a hit. In 1972, the group's second album, Moon Shadow, came out, notably featuring more compositions from Nona Hendryx. Though Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash had some parts in writing some songs for the group, Hendryx would emerge at the end of 1972 as the dominant songwriter of the three. Moon Shadow again featured Labelle doing gospel-influenced renditions of rock and roll numbers including the title track (originally by Cat Stevens) and The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again" and another sexually intense Hendryx composition, "Touch Me All Over". The group debuted their then-Afrocentric look on the show, Soul, in 1972. The group received critical acclaim for these works but neither attracted commercial attention. Following the release of Moon Shadow and its relative failure, Warner Bros. dropped them from their contract. In 1973, the group accepted a one-off deal with RCA Records to produce their next record, the transitional Pressure Cookin' album, released shortly after LaBelle gave birth to her son.
It was during promotion of the album that Wickham once again advised the group to change their look. Inspired by the emerging glam rock sounds and styles of Marc Bolan and David Bowie, the group adapted a more flamboyant image. The album itself had glam rock influences and was notable for the group's impassioned, shocking take of "Something in the Air" which segued into Gil Scott Heron's acclaimed "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". Despite their new image and Hendryx's growth as a songwriter (the song "Hollywood", or "(Can I Speak to You Before You Go To) Hollywood", allegedly dedicated to Cindy Birdsong, was a notable highlight in their career) and the presence of Stevie Wonder on the single, "Open Your Heart", Pressure Cookin' again failed to attract a commercial audience. Despite this, a cult following began to develop and following the group opening for The Rolling Stones on their U.S. tour, the group switched labels, going to CBS Records in 1974, signing with the subsidiary Epic.
After Allen Toussaint offered to produce the group's next album, Labelle spent two weeks in New Orleans working on what became Nightbirds. More inspired by Elton John, who they would be reacquainted with since Elton's band Bluesology had originally backed the former Bluebelles, and Bowie, the group wore more wilder outfits with each member adapting their own flamboyant style to their distinctive looks. They debuted this new image while opening for The Stones. After Nightbirds was released in September 1974, the group went on a U.S. tour. That October, the group made history by performing at the Metropolitan Opera House[3] in a concert later billed as "Wear Something Silver", as the members of Labelle were now wearing silver, metallic wear equipped with feathers and silver platform boots, which later inspired George Clinton to adapt a similar look for his band, Funkadelic, two years later, also adapting the space-age lyrical and musical matter, pioneered by Nona Hendryx and Labelle. The success of the concert gave them rave reviews and soon radio airplay increased with the album's leading single, "Lady Marmalade", released two months before the performance at the Met.
Famed for its come-hither chorus ("Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?", French for "Do you wanna sleep with me, tonight?"), "Lady Marmalade" became an instant success and by March 1975 had become the number-one hit in the country and also was an international hit. The success sent Nightbirds to the top ten of the Billboard 200 album chart, eventually selling a million copies. "Lady Marmalade" was also a million-seller, the group's first-ever, making the group, after a sixteen-year tenure, overnight successes. They had modest chart success with the dance single, "What Can I Do For You". Both songs became important in the development of disco and also pushed funk to the mainstream. Following this success, Labelle made history again as they became the first predominantly black group to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. Labelle embarked on an international tour as headliners. After returning to the states, the group later reassembled in New Orleans to record their follow-up to Nightbirds. The follow-up, Phoenix, featured the singles "Messin' With My Mind" and "Far As We Felt Like Goin'". While it charted at a respectable number 44 on the pop chart and was again a critical success, it failed to repeat the success of Nightbirds and the group never again had a hit as huge as "Lady Marmalade". In 1976, the group worked with David Rubinson on their next album, Chameleon, which featured the hits "Get You Somebody New" and "Isn't It a Shame", the latter song Patti LaBelle mentions as the last song the group ever recorded together.
Decline and breakup[edit]
Despite trying to keep an image of unity and sisterhood that had often been the message of Labelle, tensions between the bandmates grew. By the time the group began recording their next album, Shaman, they could no longer agree on a musical sound. LaBelle - who was never fond of their glam rock look - longed to return to the ballads she had enjoyed singing while the group was the Bluebelles. Hendryx, who was in favor of the glam rock image and style, wanted to record more music of that caliber but often found herself in conflict with the label and even her own bandmates. Dash wanted the group to record more disco, a genre neither LaBelle nor Hendryx took favorably, despite the fact that "Lady Marmalade" helped to pioneer that particular genre.
During a show in Baltimore in 1976, Hendryx wandered off the stage and into the audience at the beginning of "(Can I Speak To You Before You Go To) Hollywood". Labelle's stage manager was able to steer Hendryx backstage, but Hendryx locked herself in her dressing room and beat her head against the wall until it began to bleed severely. She was removed from the theater in restraints.[4]
Feeling the group had reached the end of its rope, LaBelle advised Hendryx and Dash to disband the group, ending it as long as their friendship remained intact. Eventually the group agreed to go their separate ways, announcing their split in early 1977, repairing their friendship. All three members, shortly afterwards, embarked on solo careers.
Solo careers and reunions[edit]
Of the three members to embark on solo careers, lead singer Patti LaBelle was the most successful, crossing over to pop in the 1980s with hits such as "New Attitude" and "On My Own". LaBelle would later win two Grammys and would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sarah Dash found more success as a side-woman collaborating with the likes of Keith Richards and released several dance recordings that found modest success. The experimental Nona Hendryx recorded hard rock, hip-hop, house and new age, finding her biggest chart success with the dance-pop single, "Why Should I Cry?"
All three members collaborated on each other's projects over the years following their 1977 split. LaBelle appeared in a couple of albums by Hendryx and Dash attributing background vocals and, in the case of Dash, a duet. In 1991, 15 years after their last recordings together, the group reunited on Patti LaBelle's Burnin', recording the funky "Release Yourself", another Hendryx composition. Hendryx and LaBelle co-wrote the latter's hit, "When You've Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)" on the same album. The group performed their reunion song at The Apollo Theater during a televised special there to help LaBelle promote Burnin'.
Lebelle reunited again in 1995 to record the dance hit, "Turn it Out", for the soundtrack to the film, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. The song became their first charted hit in nineteen years peaking at number-one on the Billboard dance singles chart. Labelle would announce a full-fledged reunion in 2005 after the group recorded the Rosa Parks tribute song, "Dear Rosa", featured on LaBelle's TV show, Living It Up with Patti LaBelle, and after recording, with gospel artist Tye Tribbett, the gospel song, "Preaching to the Choir", from the movie of the same name, which LaBelle starred in. The group would sign a recording deal with Verve Records in 2007 and recorded their new album, Back to Now, throughout late 2007 and 2008, releasing the album that October.
That year, the trio went back on tour together which carried through the spring of 2009.[5] In an interview with the Toronto Star,[6] Patti LaBelle explained why she, Dash and Hendryx waited over 32 years to record a full-length album: "You don't want to half-step something this important....it was about finding the right time and place. We were never ones to do anything on anyone else's time anyway; we were always unconventional. I still have my glitter boots to prove it."
The group performed a triumphant show at the Apollo Theatre in New York City on December 19, 2008.[7][8]
Legacy and influence[edit]
Years after their departure in 1976, Labelle's influence has been reflected by groups such as En Vogue, Destiny's Child and The Pussycat Dolls, who recorded the Labelle hit, "Far As We Felt Like Goin'" from the Phoenix album. Their biggest hit, "Lady Marmalade" continues to be covered, with its successful covers being renditions by All Saints and the Grammy-winning number-one hit collaboration between singers Christina Aguilera, Pink and Mýa and rapper Lil' Kim in 2001 (recorded for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack.) The song was also covered by Madchester-era indie group The Happy Mondays, who spliced it with "Kinky Afro", . The group's 1960s hit, "You'll Never Walk Alone", was covered by Sam Harris (who also covered their rendition of "Over The Rainbow"),[9][10] and sampled by Kanye West in an early version of his song, "Homecoming" (which sampled the group's "walk on" intro) while their 1970s hit, "Isn't It a Shame" was sampled by Nelly on his song, "My Place". Their 1973 song, "Goin' On a Holiday", was also sampled in several hip-hop songs (sampling the group's vocal bridge, "goin', goin', goin', goin'...on...").
The group has been called pioneers of the disco movement for the proto-disco singles "Lady Marmalade" and "Messin' With My Mind". In turn, "Lady Marmalade" has been also called one of the first mainstream disco hits (Jones and Kantonen, 1999). In 2003, "Lady Marmalade" was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
In 2009, their songs "It Took a Long Time" and "System" were featured in Lee Daniels' film Precious.
The Ordettes[edit]
The Blue Belles[edit]
Patti La Belle & Her Blue Belles[edit]
Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles[edit]
- 1 Holt changed her name to Patti La Belle in 1963 after Harold Robinson was sued by a manager of a group, also called the Blue Belles, therefore becoming Patti La Belle and Her Blue Belles.
As The Blue Belles (aka Patti La Belle and Her Blue Belles; Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles):
- You'll Never Walk Alone/Decatur Street 7" single (Parkway Records P-896, 1962)
- Tear After Tear/Go On (This is Goodbye) 7" single (Newtown Records NT-5007, 1962)
- Danny Boy/I Believe 7" single (Parkway Records P-935, 1962)
- Decatur Street/Academy Award 7" single (Newtown Records NT-5019, 1963)
- Sweethearts of the Apollo (Newtown Records, 1963)
- Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells and Blue Belles (Newtown, 1963)
- On Stage (Cameo-Parkway, 1964)
- Over the Rainbow (Atlantic, 1966)
- Dreamer (Atlantic, 1967)
As Labelle:
- Labelle (Warner Bros. Records, 1971)
- Gonna Take a Miracle (Laura Nyro ft. Labelle) (Columbia, 1971)
- Moon Shadow (Warner Bros. Records, 1972)
- Pressure Cookin' (RCA, 1973)
- Nightbirds (Epic, 1974)
- Phoenix (Epic, 1975)
- Chameleon (Epic, 1976)
- Back to Now (Verve, 2008)
See also[edit]
- List of number-one hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one in the United States
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. dance chart
- ^ Labelle | View the Music Artists Biography Online | VH1.com
- ^ "Belles of the Ball", Dustin Fitzharris, Bay Windows, Oct 29, 2008
- ^ "Musician Guide Biography: Patti LaBelle". Retrieved 2009-09-02.
- ^ LaBelle, Patti; Lancaster, Laura Randolph. Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a Lifetime (Kindle Location 2529). New York : Riverhead Books. Kindle Edition.
- ^ Labelle ladies reunite - The Washington Blade
- ^ Iannacci, Elio (October 21, 2008). "LaBelle gets back to now with release of new disc". The Star (Toronto). Retrieved March 27, 2010.
- ^ Als, Hilton (December 22, 2008). "Three Sisters". The New Yorker (CondéNet). Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (December 21, 2008). "Lady of the Power Voice Reunited With Her Sisters". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ "You'Ll Never Walk Alone And Take My Hand, Precious Lord Sung By Sam Harris". YouTube. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
- ^ "Sam Harris-Somewhere Over The Rainbow". YouTube. 2008-06-25. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
- Jones, Alan and Kantonen, Jussi (1999) Saturday Night Forever: The Story of Disco. Chicago, Illinois: A Cappella Books. ISBN 1-55652-411-0.
- LaBelle, Patti, with Laura B. Randolph (1996). Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a Lifetime. New York, NY: Riverhead Books. ISBN 1-57322-039-6.
- VH1.com, "Labelle", by Steve Huey, Allmusic (accessed on June 29, 2008)
- Thestar.com, Labelle gets back to now with release of new disc, by Elio Iannacci (accessed on October 21, 2008)
External links[edit]
- Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles at Doo Wop Heaven
- Labelle interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' June 2009
- Billboard review of Back To Now
- Atlantic Records artists
- Warner Music Group artists
- RCA Victor artists
- Epic Records artists
- Verve Records artists
- Musical trios
- Disco groups
- African-American musical groups
- Doo-wop groups
- American dance music groups
- American funk musical groups
- American soul musical groups
- American vocal groups
- American disco girl groups
- Musical groups from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Musical groups established in 1959
- Musical groups disestablished in 1977
- Musical groups reestablished in 2005
- 1959 establishments in Pennsylvania


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Linwood Bed and Breakfast was named one of BedandBreakfast.com's "Top 10 Garden Inns" in the world last week.
And after stepping one foot on the South Palmetto St. property, it's clear why.
Walking onto Linwood soil is like entering a Victorian novel. The property, complete with the historic main home, three cottages, pool and three gardens, is enchanting.
"Linwood has an ethos of peace, and that's something we've worked hard for," said Linda Shelbourne, who runs the bed and breakfast with her husband, Peter. "As you wander the natural sand paths, there's a sense of sanctuary and peace. And while that comes naturally in a wild, outdoor setting, it has to be created in an urban one, which is where we live."
In order to create such a retreat, Shelbourne – a Clemson University certified master gardener – explained the property uses hedges and trees to create a border, which in turn creates "a sense of being someplace away from the hustle of our busy lives and world."
Once beyond the boxwood hedges and pine trees, a viewer can see the other visual and textural elements are expertly designed to appeal to the eye.
Shelbourne combines textures, colors and leaf shapes in her garden design to make the property unique, aesthetically pleasing and relaxing.
But that doesn't mean the gardener doesn't have a few tricks up her sleeve.
"There has to be a rhythm to the design, but then always a focal point at the end. Something that makes you laugh, smile, and takes you by surprise," she said.
Linwood's guests can find surprises everywhere – garden ornaments, benches, and archways – but according to Shelbourne, their favorite is always the children's secret garden.
Nestled behind a large bush in the larger children's garden, an adult has to hunch down under the narrow, concealed archway to even see the space, let alone enter it. A child-sized tea party awaits, complete with a miniature birdbath and several friendly turtles who've also come for tea.
"A surprise adds to the joy of the garden," she said.
The main house, which has a rich history and appeal of its own, is beautiful and grand, decorated with antique furniture and family heirlooms. Shelbourne thinks it appeals to people simply because "it's real. This wasn't set up as a bed and breakfast. Those are my sons' rooms that you're staying in; the clutter on the bookshelf is just how people put books back. It's not staged, it's not set up."
And yet, despite its Victorian charm, Shelbourne says the house doesn't speak to her like the garden does.
"The house doesn't change like the garden so it doesn't call me."
Taking one look around the property, it's easy to see where the Shelbournes' time goes, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Linwood has won several awards during their 13 years operating as a bed and breakfast, including the Journal Scene's Reader's Choice Award for several years, and she said they owe it all to their guests.
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Prepared Remarks of Defense Secretary William J. Perry at George Washington University, Washington, April 25, 1996.
This past January, I did something that previous secretaries of defense could only dream of doing. I stood on a windswept field at the Pervomaysk nuclear missile facility in Ukraine with the Russian and Ukrainian ministers of defense. The three of us joined together to turn a special launch control key that instead of launching a missile, ignited explosives that blew up the silo. The Pervomaysk missile field was once the crown jewel of the Soviet nuclear missile arsenal. It had 80 intercontinental ballistic missiles and 700 nuclear warheads, all aimed at targets in the United States. By this June, every last missile and warhead will be gone from Pervomaysk -- and that missile field will be converted to a wheat field.
My generation spent nearly all of our adult lives with the threat of nuclear holocaust hanging over our heads like a dark cloud, threatening the extinction of all mankind. The most fearsome weapon in the nuclear arsenal was the intercontinental ballistic missile. For decades, both the U.S. and the Soviet Union sought to build ICBMs that were bigger, more powerful, more accurate and more survivable -- each believing at various times that they faced a "missile gap." With the end of the Cold War, the missile race has ended, and all the world breathes easier. We are now pursuing a strategy with Russia based not on competition and buildup of weapons, but on cooperation and builddown.
But while the Cold War is over, the missile threat has not gone away. Indeed, another missile threat is emerging. It is the threat of missile technology in the hands of rogue nations hostile to the United States or our allies. The real danger is that those missiles can be coupled with nuclear, biological or chemical weapons and that they will be used to attack our troops in battle theaters, to attack or terrorize our allies or even in the future to threaten our country.
To protect our nation, our troops and our allies from the threat of missiles of mass destruction today, we maintain three basic lines of defense. Our first line of defense is to prevent the spread of weapons and missile technology through a range of arms control and nonproliferation treaties, export controls and sanctions. Our second line of defense is to deter the use of these weapons by maintaining strong conventional and nuclear forces and the willingness to retaliate. But we must also have a third line of defense -- a program to deploy systems to defeat the threat by shooting down missiles of mass destruction.
I want to focus today on that third line of defense -- ballistic missile defense -- because there is great debate over this issue, and I want to clarify what the debate is about -- and what it is not about.
The Defense Department spends almost $3 billion a year to research, develop and build systems that can seek out, target and shoot down ballistic missiles. Our ballistic missile defense program starts with a sober and clear-eyed look at the missile threat, and it responds with a balanced program that emphasizes the current threat and stays well ahead of future threats.
So what is the threat? First, there is the here-and-now threat from short-range theater ballistic missiles -- Scud-type missiles. Second, there is an emerging threat from longer-range theater missiles. And third, there is a future threat that undeterrable rogue states will obtain ICBMs that can reach the United States. Each threat is different, so our response to each threat is different.
The first threat we are concerned about is that Scud-type missiles will be used to attack our troops deployed overseas in battle theaters, or to terrorize our allies. This is not a hypothetical threat -- it is real. Desert Storm was a wake-up call. [Iraqi President] Saddam Hussein had Scuds, and he used them against our forces. He also used them in a terrorist mode, by firing Scuds at population centers in Israel, which was not even a participant in the war.
We do not know what Saddam would have done if his nuclear program had succeeded in producing nuclear weapons by then. We do know that he had chemical and biological warheads for the Scuds, but chose not to use them. Certainly, he had very strong warning of the retaliation he would suffer if he did use chemical weapons.
Today, about 30 nations have Scud missiles. Some of these nations also currently have chemical and biological weapons. Defending our troops against these theater missiles of mass destruction is a high priority of our military commanders. It is a high priority of the president, and it is a high priority of Congress. Indeed, Congress fully supports our defense program against this threat.
We already have theater missile defense systems deployed to a number of hot spots, such as the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula. These defenses include upgraded Patriot missiles. But this technology is not good enough. Therefore, we have shifted additional funds to building and fielding better theater missile defense systems.
For the '97 fiscal year, one-third of our overall budget for ballistic missile defenses is focused on defenses against this here-and-now missile threat. A new generation of more advanced Patriots and Navy missile defenses will soon be tested, and they are scheduled for delivery to Army units and Navy ships beginning in 1999. These new systems will seek and hit incoming missiles with more deadly aim, and they will have a much more effective kill mechanism that will minimize the dispersal of nuclear, chemical or biological agents on the ground.
But as we improve our defenses against the here-and-now missile threat, we must also gear up to defend against the second missile threat that is emerging on the horizon. Rogue nations evidently are beginning to develop more advanced theater ballistic missiles, which will pose a greater threat to our troops and allies than Scud-type missiles.
North Korea, for example, is developing a ballistic missile for its own military and for export markets such as the Middle East and North Africa. With a range of 1,000 kilometers, this missile will be able to fly farther than the Scud. It would allow North Korea, for example, to strike Tokyo. It would also allow Libya to strike our allies in Europe. By the time these longer-range theater ballistic missiles hit the global market, more nations may have biological and chemical weapons -- and some may have nuclear weapons. This threat is not here and now, but it is emerging, and we view it seriously.
Our response to this emerging threat is to develop the next generation of theater ballistic missile defenses. These systems will be able to protect areas over 10 times larger than the theater missile defenses we are building now, allowing us to protect an entire Army division or a metropolitan area.
As we develop these systems, however, there are two sets of decisions we are going to need to grapple with. The first decision involves priorities -- how much and how fast. Some in Congress want us to speed up and spend more on defenses against future missile threats. In a world where financial priorities must be set, we believe the highest priority should be given to developing and deploying defenses against the missile threat that is here today.
The second set of decisions we need to grapple with as we develop broader theater missile defenses involves the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and Russia. The ABM treaty prohibits each of us from building anti-ballistic missile systems to shield our nations from each other's nuclear arsenals. Through the years, this treaty has maintained stability by discouraging a race to build larger and better nuclear arsenals to overcome each other's defenses. In fact, the treaty has encouraged reductions in our nuclear arsenals.
The ABM treaty does not prohibit America and Russia from building defenses to shield our troops from theater missiles. But the language of the treaty is not explicit about what is permitted. Therefore, we are working closely with Russia on an agreement to more clearly differentiate between theater missile defenses and those missile defenses prohibited by the ABM treaty.
But our bottom line is, we will not give up the right to defend our troops or our allies from attack by theater ballistic missiles.
As we field better systems to protect our troops and allies against theater ballistic missile attack, we must also prepare to protect our nation from the third missile threat. It is the prospect that rogue states will someday obtain strategic ballistic missiles -- ICBMs -- that can reach our shores. To defend our nation against this potential threat, we need to be ready to deploy a national missile defense. Today, we do not need a national missile defense system, because our nation is not now threatened by missiles of mass destruction. No rogue nation has ICBMs.
Only the established nuclear powers have ICBMs. And if these powers should ever pose a threat, our ability to retaliate with an overwhelming nuclear response will serve as a deterrent. Deterrence has protected us from the established nuclear arsenals for decades, and it will continue to protect us.
But while the United States is safe today from strategic missile attack, this picture could change in two ways -- first, if rogue nations were to develop their own ICBMs. According to the U.S. intelligence community, this threat is more than a decade away. However, it could come sooner if rogue nations get help from other nations in developing ICBMs. No nation seems so inclined, and we will continue to discourage such help -- but we must be alert to this possibility. The second scenario is if an unauthorized or accidental launch of an ICBM occurs in Russia or China. Our intelligence considers this probability remote, and we are working to make it more remote through arms control and diplomacy.
Because of these two scenarios, we have a hedge strategy: to develop a national missile defense system that we could deploy if an ICBM threat to our country were to appear on the horizon. This national missile defense system under development would not be comparable to the system that was under development in the Strategic Defense Initiative -- that is, it would not be capable of defending against thousands of warheads being launched at the United States. On the other hand, our system would be quite capable of defending against the much smaller and relatively unsophisticated ICBM threat that a rogue nation or a terrorist could mount any time in the foreseeable future. And it would be capable of shooting down an unauthorized or accidentally launched missile.
The system we are developing would include sensors in space to identify and track incoming missiles, and interceptor missiles and radars on the ground. Our plan is to develop elements of this system over the next three years. Then, at that point, if we were to see a rogue threat emerging, we could construct this system and have it on site in another three years -- that is, by the year 2003. If, as we expect, we see no such threat emerging, we will continue developing and improving the technologies, all the while retaining the capability to have the system up and running within three years of a decision to deploy. That way, we will be ready and able to field the most advanced system possible to counter missile threats to our nation as fast as they can emerge.
How we defend the nation from ballistic missiles was the subject of great debate during the Cold War. The debate has begun again today. Critics of our program in Congress are supporting a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader [Robert] Dole and House [of Representatives] Speaker [Newt] Gingrich. The Dole-Gingrich bill would replace our national missile defense plan with a plan of its own.
In many critical areas, our two plans see eye-to-eye. Both recognize the need to be capable of defending our nation against a potential rogue missile threat. And both would make it possible to deploy a system by 2003. The critical difference between our plans is timing.
The Dole-Gingrich bill says we must choose a system now and begin deploying it in three years, independent of how our threat assessment evolves. Our plan says, let's develop a system, assess the threat in three years and make our deployment decision accordingly. Our choice between these two plans could be quite significant. Everyone should know what is at stake in the choice.
The first issue at stake is the chance to further reduce Cold War nuclear arsenals. Committing now to deploy a national missile defense system, as called for in the Dole-Gingrich bill, would almost certainly put at risk Russia's full implementation of the START [Strategic Arms Reductions Talks] I treaty, and ratification and implementation of the START II treaty. In other words, the Dole-Gingrich bill could jeopardize the elimination of an additional 3,200 former Soviet nuclear warheads. No ballistic missile defense offers our country better protection than the elimination of 3,200 nuclear warheads. In this case, the choice is between defending against a threat that does not exist vs. eliminating a threat that does exist.
Additionally, committing right now to deploy a system could require the United States to amend or abrogate the ABM treaty with Russia. This is unnecessary without a real threat on the horizon. Only if and when we decide to deploy a national missile defense would we need to decide whether we need amendments to the ABM treaty.
The second issue at stake is the effectiveness of the national defense system we deploy. Choosing a system now will limit our options to build a better system that is better matched to the threat. In this case, the choice is between building an advanced system to defeat an actual threat vs. a less capable system to defeat a hypothetical threat.
Think of this problem in terms of buying a personal computer for college. If you ordered your computer as a high school sophomore, it would have been obsolete by the time you started college, it would lack the capabilities you now need and would be impossible or prohibitively expensive to upgrade. On the other hand, if you ordered your computer just before you started college, you would have gotten the latest technology, and it would more closely match what you actually needed for school.
In the world of Pentium computers, we don't want to be stuck with a 286. In the world of national missile defense, we want the latest technology, closely matched to what we actually need to defend our country.
The choices we make in missile defense have far-reaching implications. I believe this administration has made the right choices to protect us in the post-Cold War nuclear age. We work to prevent threats from endangering us. We maintain strong forces and the strong will to use force, to deter attack.
We maintain missile defenses that can defeat a missile attack against our deployed troops. We are focused on getting better theater missile defenses into the field as soon as possible. And we have a robust and flexible program to develop a national missile defense against a rogue ICBM threat to our nation, if such a threat emerges in the future. Overall, our ballistic missile defense program strikes the right balance, with an emphasis on the threat that is here and now.
[Former British Prime Minister] Winston Churchill once said about Americans: "The bigger the idea, the more wholeheartedly and obstinately do they throw themselves into making it a success. That is an admirable characteristic -- provided the idea is good." As our country throws itself wholeheartedly and obstinately into our ballistic missile defense program, we have an obligation to our troops, to our allies, to our taxpayers and to our children to make sure that it is the right program.
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