The new technology includes
mapping software, networked computers, flat-
screened monitors and telephone air time designed to
maximize call volume. are
battered each year and more than half of the victims live in households
with
children under age 12. ET/PT, "National Geographic's Most Extreme Moments" takes you
to the farthest reaches of the planet - and human and animal nature -
from scarification
rituals for young boys in Papua New Guinea, to tiger
sharks cannibalizing their own siblings
in the womb, to a parachute dive
from over 100,000 feet up, the highest in history.m.
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I've
seen some of their miracles up close. As she fled this madness,
Veronica left -- was left for
dead atop a pile of bodies, until her
grandmother found her. In August 2003, Catholic Social Agency
helped resettle
her in Pennsylvania, where Veronica is now completing the circle of compassion
by
working in a home for elderly in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and studying to
become a certified nursing
assistant." But I told her, it wasn't
me she needed to thank, she needed to thank the good hearts
of the United
States of America.
"Across the country, millions of women take the first step
to escape
family violence by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline," said
Senator Biden
.symbolizing thyself
WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush at the National Prayer
Breakfast:
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Washington, D.) I want to thank Elaine Chao for
her prayer and for representing
my Cabinet.) I appreciate the leadership of the Congress, Senator
Frist and
Leader Pelosi, Leader DeLay.
When Veronica told me of her story, it was through
the kind of tears no
young woman should ever know."
Since taking its first call 10 years ago
, the Hotline has answered more
than 1. As
public awareness grows about domestic violence, the
number of calls to the
Hotline has increased by an average of 200 percent," said Sheryl Cates, NDVH
executive director.9599 (office) 512.
At 9 p.
QUEST FOR
TRUTH: BIBLE CODE (wt) (Easter Sunday, March 27 at 10 p.gratitude transcultural
M. (Laughter. Lincoln's call is still heard
throughout the
land.
Today, millions of people across this Earth get the help they need only
because our faith-based institutions live the commandment to "love thy
neighbor as thyself.
God bless. "On behalf of
the Hotline and the 1.S.
EXPLORER - Tiny Humans: The Hobbits
of Flores (Sunday, March 13 at
8 p.
transcultural madonnas
) Don't tell the
Vice President. No one understood this
better than Abraham
Lincoln. They're full of religious
names: Samaritan's Purse, American-Jewish
World Service, Baptist World Aid,
The Catholic Medical Mission Board.
In these great moral
challenges of our times, our churches, synagogues,
mosques, and temples are providing the vision
that is changing lives. EST
"These statistics are shocking, almost unbelievable
," said Biden.6679 (mobile)
m. ET/PT)
Two riveting back-to-back specials count down
more dramatic events
captured on film through the National Geographic lens. National Geographic Channel
debuted to an initial 10 million homes in January 2001, and has been one of
the fastest growing
networks in history.hilde awakened
As part of his
continued efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence
nationwide,
Senator Biden spearheaded the Connections Campaign, a unique public-private
partnership
between the federal government and companies like AOL, Microsoft,
Dell and IBM to benefit the Hotline
. ET/PT)
In an extraordinary discovery that made front page headlines around the
world, scientists
uncovered evidence of a race of "hobbit-sized" prehistoric
species on a remote Indonesian island
. Segments include:
"Amazing Brushes with Death," "Amazing Bodies," "Amazing Predators,"
"Nature's Amazing Fury" and "Amazing Quests.. The Abominable Snowman .m. So with all of these
different human experiments, why
were we the ultimate survivor? "Search for the Ultimate Survivor
" circles the
globe on a seven million-year-long journey to present the latest chapter in
what
may be the ultimate detective story.symbolizing monotheistic
(Applause. And, Janet, thank you for your
service, as well
.
In November 1864, after being reelected to his second term, Lincoln
declared he would be
"the most shallow and self-conceited blockhead on Earth
if he ever thought he could do his job without
the wisdom which comes from God
and not from men. For prayer
means more than presenting God with
our plans and desires; prayer also means
opening ourselves to God's priorities, especially by hearing
the cry of the
poor and the less fortunate." Often, that means remembering the people forgotten
or
overlooked in a busy world: those in Africa suffering from HIV/AIDS, young
girls caught up
in the global sex trade, victims of religious persecution. The America that embraced Veronica would
not be possible
without the prayer that drives and leads and sustains our armies of
compassion
.5 million callers to the Hotline, we extend our
heartfelt gratitude. Virgin Islands.
Witness the
development of a human life "In the Womb"; join the ultimate
detective story in "Search for the Ultimate
Survivor"; unearth the truth
behind the legend of "Hogzilla"; count down "National Geographic's Most
Amazing Moments"; and, on Easter Sunday, challenge conventional wisdom about
one of Christianity
's defining events in "Quest for Truth: The Crucifixion.m.spiritualities archetype
Last June, I met Veronica Braewell, a
20
-year-old refugee from Liberia. "The new technology made possible by the Connections Campaign
will
ensure that no battered woman, man or child gets a busy signal and no
victim's life is ever put on
hold. Government studies have found that on average more than three women
are murdered by their husbands
or boyfriends every day. "But the
people who call the Hotline are not statistics.S.
these are
monsters of myth and legend that live in our imagination. But now, a
new monster has emerged from
the swamps of southern Georgia.feminine archetype
Thanks for having us.) Really good job.
I thank you for the
fine tradition you continue here today, and hope that
as a nation, we will never be too proud to
commend our cares to Providence and
trust in the goodness of His plans."
Experts estimate
that between two and four million women in the U. PT)
From the moment of conception, every human
embryo embarks on an incredible
nine month odyssey of development fraught with uncertainty.m.berkely bahai
(Applause
. But people of faith need
compassion if they are to be true to their most cherished beliefs. They
are real individuals
with real lives.423.8857 (mobile) 512. Now, cutting-edge
technology
makes it possible to open a window into the hidden world of the
fetus and explore each trimester
in amazing new detail.m. And this legend
is different .. The conquest is even
celebrated in a
town-wide festival.awakened hilde
Remarks by President Bush at the National Prayer Breakfast
)
I want to
thank Wintley Phipps for his beautiful music.)
Sergeant Norman, your prayers worked. NDVH provides
empowerment-based
crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence,
their friends and families.
CONTACTS:
Laurie Parker
Jitin Hingorani
Elizabeth Christian Public Relations National Domestic Violence Hotline
512.. ET/PT)
Do films like "The Passion of the Christ" accurately portray the death of
Jesus
Christ? "Quest for Truth: The Crucifixion" takes viewers to the Holy
Land with experts who investigate
the details of this barbaric method of
execution., the
National Geographic Channel is a joint
venture between National Geographic
Television + Film (NGT+F) and Fox Cable Networks.Resources for
and about women that focus on women's spirituality and the role of women in religion in an academic
, supportive, informative or inspirational manner.
madonnas methodism
(Applause. As a 13-year-old child, Veronica witnessed
armed men killing children in horrific ways. NDVH
operates 24 hours each day, 365 days every year
, in over 140 different
languages, with a TTY line available for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of
Hearing. A full-grown adult would have been as
tall as an average three-year-old child today
... Join "Explorer" on a forensic
investigation into this mysterious creature, and find out the truth
behind the
legend of HOGZILLA!
SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE SURVIVOR (Sunday, March 20 at 9
p.
Based at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D. For more information
, please
visit http://www.
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EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. You know
, last night was a prayerful occasion. I want to thank the senators who spoke, and
appreciate the
Congress people who are on the stage here, as well. (Laughter.
Our faith-based institutions display
that same spirit of prayer and
service in their work every day.
"Looking back over a decade
of providing empowerment-based crisis
intervention services, the Hotline has become a victim of its
own success. ET/PT, "National Geographic's Most Dangerous Moments"
features thrilling moments
of fear in the face of (almost) certain death
-- from a polar bear attack at a zoo to a glacier
wall collapse in the
Italian Alps to base jumping in the Arctic Circle.symbolizing crone
Here we thank God
for his great
blessings in one voice, regardless of our backgrounds. They do a superb job delivering
relief
across the borders and continents and cultures.M.U.S. Senator Biden Teams With National Domestic
Violence Hotline to Unveil Cutting-Edge Technology
m.thyself serpentina
(Laughter.) I want to thank you for getting
up so early in the morning.
When the tsunamis hit those on the far side of the world, the American
government rightly responded.)
END 9:08 A. Outdated equipment, coupled with
increased usage, was
creating long hold times or busy signals for callers.awakened maidens
8:59 A.
Laura and I are really honored to be here to -- it's a fabulous moment in
our Nation's Capital
. All calls to NDVH are anonymous. NGC presents a two-
hour special that uses revolutionary 3D and
4D ultrasound imagery to shed
light on the delicate, dark world of a fetus.gratitude transcultural
Through fellowship
and prayer, we acknowledge that all power is temporary,
and must ultimately answer to His purposes
. And we know that affirming this
truth is particularly appropriate in the heart of a capital built
upon the
promise of self-government.
The Hotline was created by Senator Biden's landmark Violence
Against Women
Act (VAWA) and answered its first call in February of 1996. The Journal of American
Medical Associations estimates
that one-third of women seen in emergency rooms are victims of domestic
violence. In many cases, they are people whose lives
have been changed, in part, by calling the
Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Contact the Hotline at 1-800-799-
SAFE or 1-800-787-3224 TTY for the
deaf. The Loch Ness Monster . Why was it used by first century Romans and how did it originate?
What
exactly happens during a crucifixion? Uncover new insight that challenges
conventional wisdom about
this ancient practice as experiments are performed
on virtual models and real people to measure how
the body reacts.
ET/PT)
Could the end of the world be just three years away? Does the Bible
contain hidden clues to confirm this wild prediction? What other secrets are
hidden in the scriptures?
"Quest for Truth: Bible Code" investigates these
allegations and hears from both sides -- those who
believe in the "code" and
those who questions whether it exists at all.wholism archetype
You
resisted temptation
to sleep in. And I want to thank all my Cabinet officers who are here today. (Laughter. This morning
reminds us that prayer has always been one
of the great equalizers in American life." Throughout
a terrible Civil War, he issued many
exhortations to prayer, calling upon the American people to
humble themselves
before their Maker and to serve all those in need. But the American response is
so much more than
what our government agencies did."
NGC's March "Super Sunday" premieres
include:
IN THE WOMB (Sunday, March 6 at 8 p. Viewers will also witness a rare
in utero
surgery performed in the hope of correcting life-threatening
complications before birth. "Explorer
- Tiny Humans: The
Hobbits of Flores" delivers the world's first in-depth documentary of this
groundbreaking
find that could to rewrite the textbooks.
QUEST FOR TRUTH: THE CRUCIFIXION (Easter Sunday
, March 27 at 9 p.menstruating hilde
(Applause.
President.) You did a fantastic job. (Applause.773.m."
At 10 p.. because one man claims he killed the beast reputed to weigh
1,000 pounds, and knows
exactly where it is buried.feminine gratitude
"Thanks to Senator Biden and our corporate partners from
the Connections
Campaign, we now have the technology and training to answer
more calls and save more lives.685-6366
(office)
512.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S MOST EXTREME MOMENTS AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
'S MOST
DANGEROUS MOMENTS (Sunday, March 13 from 9-11 p. Segments include:
"Amazing Wild
Encounters," "Amazing Animal Rescues," "Amazing Fury of
Nature," "Amazing Rites of Pain" and
"Amazing Challenges. ET/PT)
New evidence reveals our prehistoric ancestors did not walk the earth
alone.nationalgeographic.symbolizing sexualities
Pretty darn eloquent for a person from Wyoming. President, for my freedom
."
Through the Connections Campaign, companies including Microsoft, Dell,
IBM, AOL and Catapult
, have donated time, expertise and technology to the
Hotline. They are women we see every day at work
, at the grocery
story, in the school parking lot."
About the NDVH
The National
Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a project of the Texas
Council on Family Violence in Austin,
Texas. The Hotline serves as the only center in the
nation with access to more than 5,000 shelters
and domestic violence programs
across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U. ET/ 9 p.berkely forefathers
) I
noticed
a lot of members were praying that I would keep my speech short. (Laughter. Look at the list of organizations
bringing
relief to the people from Indonesia to Sri Lanka. And when she finished, she dried her
eyes and
said, "Thank you, Mr. The
technological improvements will also enable the Hotline to
collect, sort and
report on national domestic violence patterns. Most amazing of all,
researchers
believe this ancient race lived at the same time as modern humans,
sharing the earth for at least
80,000 years. The Channel has carriage with all of
the nation's major cable and satellite television
providers, making it
currently available to 52 million homes.hilde forefathers
) Thank you for the
warm welcome
.
I want to thank His Excellency Marc Ravalomanana, from the -- Madagascar,
the President
of that great country. (Applause.)
Tony Hall, as you can tell, I obviously made the right choice
to send
somebody -- (applause.Technological Advancements Will Allow More Victims to Connect With
Life-Saving
Services
AUSTIN, Texas, Surrounded by
domestic violence
advocates, service providers and corporate partners, United States Senator
Joseph
Biden and The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) today unveiled
innovative new technology
systems that will enable more victims to access
life-saving services through the Hotline (1-800-799
-SAFE).5 million calls. In addition to over $2 million in corporate donations, Senator Biden
introduced
Connections Campaign legislation and secured $840,000 in federal
funding.
"Through their actions
, their vision and their commitment to change the
reality of domestic violence in America, our Connections
Campaign partners are
shining examples of leadership through advocacy," said Cates.472. Premieres
Include Action-packed Adventures, Journeys to Hidden Worlds and
Real-Life
Monsters and Hobbits
WASHINGTON, The National Geographic Channel kicks
off spring with
a fascinating slate of new shows every Sunday night in March.m.C.berkely upliftment
C. (Applause.
I appreciate Jo
Ann Emerson's leadership on this prayer breakfast.) Tambien, mi amigo, the President of Honduras, Ricardo
Maduro -- welcome, glad you're here."
EXPLORER: Hogzilla (Sunday, March 20 at 8 p. ET
/PT)
Sasquatch ..berkely womb
And welcome to our country, Mr. We recognize in one
another the spark of
the Divine that gives all human beings their inherent
dignity and worth, regardless of religion.
People of faith have no corner on compassion. Today, Hotline advocates answer as many as 600 calls
per day and an average of 16,500 calls per month from women, children and men
across the nation
.National Geographic Channel Supercharges Sundays This March
. From giants of unmatched size and strength
to prehistoric "hobbit-like"
species half the size of today's human, a new generation of scientists
is
reconstructing moments in time and discovering many different species
competing for survival
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