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The Beach Boys are celebrating their 50th anniversary. But a year before Brian Wilson, his brothers, and a cousin embarked on their Surfin' Safari, Roberto Carlos was already redefining South American music.
For more than half a century, the affable singer has recorded original music and cover songs in his native Portuguese as well as Spanish, Italian, and English. He has sold more records than Justin Bieber, and he has endlessly toured the globe. But this Saturday, Carlos is spending the night in Miami.
He released his first record, 1961's Louco por Você, in Brazil. Heavily influenced by 1950s rock 'n' roll, the young singer steered away from traditional Brazilian music, opting for a more youthful sound driven by catchy lyrics and even catchier melodies. In 1965, Carlos's record Jovem Guarda knocked the Beatles' Help! out of the top spot on the Brazilian charts. And as album sales skyrocketed, the singer took his talent abroad, touring North America and Europe.
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By 1970, Carlos had already released ten albums and achieved international superstardom. But he kept going, producing at least one album a year through 2008. He's now on tour promoting 2011's Projeto Emoções em Jerusalém, a live album and DVD.


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MEDFORD, Ore., — Hailey Maddox is facing the biggest fight of her life but she isn't doing it alone. She is backed by 1705 fellow students. Friday, North Medford High School officially adopted one of their own as this year's sparrow. Hailey is now a sophomore but while she was volunteering for the school's sparrow … Continue reading »
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford schools have been in session for about a week, and the new superintendent has put emphasis on children finding their place in school. Dr. Brian Shumate also says every parent should have a place as well. In an open letter to parents from Shumate, he said, "It's all part of our … Continue reading »
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Schools expect to add school days, staff, and even bring back parent-teacher conferences in its latest budget plan. Superintendent Phil Long presented the budget to the school board Tuesday night. The plan shows $113 million of revenue, which will allow the district to hire 50 full-time positions, and add five instructional … Continue reading »
MEDFORD, Ore. — District officials brought the substitutes in on busses, gearing up for students this week. The next time the teams will be back at the talking table is also Tuesday, but that will only be a brief call to the mediator, who is currently back in Salem. Representatives from the Medford School District … Continue reading »
The Medford School District released a letter to parents to clarify their plans for students during the teacher strike. To see the full letter, click here. Medford School District released the following information: When will schools be closed? In order to prepare for students while the teachers are on strike, all Medford schools will be … Continue reading »
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MEDFORD, Ore. — School officials say 21 students graduated from South Medford High School as valedictorians Saturday. According to the school's web site, this marks a record number of valedictorians at the school. School officials report the class of 2013 had the highest grade point average of any previous graduating class and took a record … Continue reading »
MEDFORD, Ore. – Police are responding to reports of gun threats in Medford schools but a threat school districts are hearing across the nation. District officials and police said Facebook and other social media websites are feeding into these types of rumors. They believe the recent shootings at the Clackamas Town Center Mall and in … Continue reading »
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District is hoping to give the region a boost when it comes to attracting potential employers or parents to the region. Each school has produced an informational video that is available for viewing on the web. The district said it's a new tool for exploring our schools. Each video … Continue reading »
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You want your home to be a retreat. A place of escape that takes you away from the details of everyday life. A sanctuary that evokes passion and warmth, romance and inspiration. If the life you long to lead is set amidst the sun-drenched hues of the Iberian Peninsula, Costa del Sol is waiting for you. Blending the range of Europe's southern sea coast, from Portugal's white-washed abodes to Greece's deep azure waters, Costa del Sol take these influences and marries them to the stately allure of a Spanish villa and the decadent charm of an Italian country house. Crafted to add unique style to any living space, Costa del Sol exemplifies our love of European design. With warm finishes and artistic distressing, each piece offers authenticity on a grand scale and will be something you are proud to pass on to the generations to come. Costa del Sol offers the lifestyle you were meant for. Rustic pecan and white ash burl veneers are paired with rustic maple solids showcasing the aura of fine craftsmanship that is implicit in every design. Conveying authenticity with the hand-rubbed black finish to the mix of glass, hand forged iron, and leather-wrapped cases, this collection makes a statement. Grand in size and demeanor, Costa del Sol expresses its origins through a variety of aging techniques - rasp, rock, worm hole, hand-scoring and chiseling -all of which lend the loving looks of years passed. Coupled with the rustic Cordova finish, melding darkened edges and straw highlights, the collection's aesthetic is inescapably one of warmth and emotion. Of course, it is the smallest details that make the biggest statement. Costa del Sol recognizes this as well. From a grand bail and rosette, to a door knocker and knobs, each replete with Spanish influences, the accents on each design speak to the collection's deepest belief - that your lifestyle awaits amidst Costa del Sol's distinctive villa-inspired world.
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WHAT the F(U)CK, MAN. THAT WAS RUDE AND INSENSITIVE AS HELL. HUMAN DECENCY SAYS YOU DON'T DO THAT SORT OF S(H)IT.
That's right. Someone messaged me on Facebook saying "Whats ur condition?"
people are effing stupid.
keep your head up,
and use all of the stupid things people say, and all the anger and hurt as fuel to your fire, you gotta use it to keep you moving forward, try not to let it bring you down. and one day you can look back at this and have grown from it.
How could someone do that?
Seriously what planet do you have to be born on for that to be okay?
Go ahead point me at em. I'll flatin em... actually no I won't, since this labtop is kinda expensive and all I'd do is hurt my fist and wind up with a hole in my pocket but you know what I mean(^_^).
supportin ya even im sleep (which is what i'm about do).
All for one, and one for all. Three Musketeers
Never give up, never surrender. Tim Alen in Galaxy Quest
Life is full of beginnings and endings, and right now I'm kinda in the middle. this is from me(^_^)
I just punched them with my mind powers.
Wait. Who was this? Do they know you at all?
This is outrageous. When this crap happens I feel like throwing a (well deserved) punch to whoever it is.
(btw I had to reword this. It set off the lovely spam filter.)
Ohman. What an ass. >:[
Like... ALKJSDAKLJDSF What. An. Ass.
I sorta-ish know him.
Ew. He's gross.
Thanks,Meldiseus (and funnyflyby, loreonpravus, and Riku).
I was like...since when has THAT been okay to say?
haha. i love trying to get around this un-creative spam filter XD
I cannot think of any even semi-plausible reason this person- I mean, this ass (But really, that's mean to the poor donkeys...)- could've had for saying that. None.
Times like this I wish I could read minds... I'd both love and hate to know what causes people to act that way. I wonder sometimes.
It's kinda like how I feel when I hear a random homophobic remark. I just wonder, 'What's the thought process behind this?'
Ya, the person still gets punched REALLY, REALLY HARD by my mind powers.
lol kill whoever the hell that is
that's f-g rude and horrible
"pleasure is absolute, pain is relative."
what have the people in this world come to. its so mean its a shame!!!
I'll duel him for you if you like. I'll run him through with my foil! I throw my glove at your feet, ass! What? You have no glove to throw in return? How uncivilised! Draw your sword! What? No sword? Nay, you are not even worthy of being run through with my sword! I spit in your face instead, ass!
that really sucks! why would he say that sh**?
Mental wounds not healing, driving me insane, i'm goin' off the rails on a crazy train- the ozzman
Screwwww people like that. ><
"Assets, assets..."
"Well I've got a banana, and in a pinch you could put up some shelves..."
"pretty pleaseeee w/ icecream and rainbows and and... NPH wearing nothing but Doctor Who-themed underwear on top :P ??" -holahaveamuffin -- Way to my heart
what an idiot.
[qoutekamkam]what have the people in this world come to. its so mean its a shame!!![endqoute]
I don't know what's wrong with people these days..... >.>
*punches with mind awesomeness*
(*has tried to submit this like 10 times now...*)
(*wants to kill spam filter*)
ok, I'm not sure what's with this filter and it hating me so...... o.0 yeah.....
I guess it doesn't like swearing.....
Okay, I have a confession to make...
I don't really get it. I responded all horrified and affronted-like, springing to defend your honor against what was clearly a great insult, but I just don't get it. I only knew it was horrible because of everyone else's reaction. I'm really confused as to what 'what's ur condition' means, and I've just been to embarrassed to ask until now. So, what does it mean?


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The Washington, D.C., school board dared hackers to crack its new web-based absentee voting system four days ahead of the real election. University of Michigan professor Alexander Halderman, and two graduate students did the deed within a few hours, getting the Futurama character Bender elected to the board. Using a shell vulnerability to break in to the system, they were able to change existing votes and replace new ones with fakes.
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HEH: Hackers Elect Futurama's Bender to the Washington DC School Board. Hey, I've been pushing paper ballots since 2002 for a reason... Read Post
Unknown hackers broke into George Mason University's e-mail system and sent 35,000 students a forged message from the school's provost early this morning stating that Election Day had been moved to Nov. 5.... Read Post
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Profiling info on attorney general's website
Each Monday, The Eagle highlights a government record that is available to the public. Open records help people keep government in check and help them better understand how government affects their lives.
For a complete list of You Oughta Know columns, go to www.kansas.com/oughta.
The record: Kansas attorney general's report on racial and bias-based policing.
Why you'd want it: To learn more about racial and other profiling in Kansas. State law requires every Kansas law enforcement agency to have a racial or biased-based policing policy. The report lists the number of complaints filed with each law enforcement agency. Many agencies do not have any complaints. The most recent report is from January to June 2011.
Where you get it: From the attorney general office's website, www.ksag.org. Click on the "Public Safety" tab at the top of the page and then on the "Racial and Bias-Based Policing" link.
How much the record will cost: The information is free.
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Join the A&E team's discussion of the arts in the Capital Region
Monthly Archive for September, 2007
Events for Wednesday, Sept. 12
The Albany Area NOW features Linda Layne as the guest speaker at 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the Women's Building, 79 Central Ave. Albany, NY.
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Jim Shepard on Bookslut
Short story writer, novelist and Williams College professor Jim Shepard spoke with the Web site dedicated to book lovers, Bookslut, about his new book of short stories, Like You'd Understand Anyway. Here's an excerpt in which he talks about teaching at Williams: I'm sort of amazed that you're not faculty at an MFA program. What […]
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Mat Johnson ends his blog, Niggerati Manor
I always enjoyed reading Mat Johnson's provocative, humorous and intellectual blog, Niggerati Manor. If you've never seen it, check it out at the link below before it goes off line. http://www.niggerati.com/2007/09/requiem-for-blog.html
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An interview with Evelina Galang
I recently came across this Hawaii Public Radio interview with the Filipino-American author of the book of short stories, Her Wild American Self, and the novel One Tribe. Check it out.
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Local books: "Governor Martin H. Glynn, Forgotten Hero"
Albany native Dominick C. Lizzi's book "Governor Martin H. Glynn, Forgotten Hero" (Valatie Press; 119 pages; $15) follows the rise of the New York governor from his childhood in the blue-collar town of Valatie to his sudden death in 1924. Lizzi, who lives in Valatie himself, shows Glynn's life as a classic rags-to-riches tale and […]
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"Bear Problems and Solutions" and "No Place I'd Rather Be – Lean-To Stories" 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Adirondack Mountain Club's Member Services Center, 814 Goggins Road, Lake George NY 523-3441 Department of Environmental Conservation wildlife biologist Ed Reed gives you the bear facts in the former talk, while author Stu Messinger shows you the […]
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Interpol show the hype is justified By MICHAEL LISI Special to the Times Union ALBANY … Interpol has got to be sick and tired of all the comparisons to Joy Division. Yet, it's hard not to draw those parallels, what with Interpol lead singer Paul Banks practically channeling deceased Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis […]
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CMH's 'Chicago' has that old razzle-dazzle
by Michael Eck Special to the Times Union COHOES — "Razzle dazzle 'em." That's just what they're doing at Cohoes Music Hall with a season-opening production of "Chicago" directed by CMH vet Tralen Doler. The classic Kander & Ebb show features a bright score that's well rendered by a seven-piece band under the direction of […]
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A blogger experiment
Jerome Weeks of the book/daddy books blog lists misleading blog titles that can drive traffic to a blog. Here are some of them: 2) Instant Post-Structuralist Erection 3) The Book Bong Blog 4) Rolling Papers, with High-Speed Pizza Delivery 5) Triple-D Book Implants 6) Low-interest Literary Loans and Underage Book Fondling 7) Huge Throbbing Books […]
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Wine and books
Sounds like a great combination, and its a benefit for the Watervliet Public Library at 5:30 pm on Friday, Sept. 14. Details are here.
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IT'S RAINING PIGS & NOODLES: By Jack Prelutsky Illustrated by James Stevenson Greenwillow Books 160 pp., $17.95 Ages 5 and up
MADLENKA Written and illustrated by Peter Sis Farrar, Straus & Giroux Unpaged, $17 Ages 4-8
MOO in the morning By Barbara Maitland Illustrated by Andrew Kulman Farrar, Straus & Giroux Unpaged, $16 Ages 4-8
THE HIGH-RISE PRIVATE EYES By Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by G. Brian Karas Greenwillow Books 48 pp., $14.95 ea. Ages 6 and up
MESSENGER, MESSENGER By Robert Burleigh Illustrated by Barry Root Simon & Schuster Unpaged, $16 Ages 5-7
AUTHOR TALK Edited by Leonard S. Marcus Simon & Schuster 104 pp., $22 Ages 8-12
A DINOSAUR NAMED SUE: THE STORY OF THE COLOSSAL FOSSIL By Pat Relf Scholastic 64 pp., $15.95 Ages 7-10
Everyone knows the latest Harry Potter book was the big hit this summer, but is it the only read in town? Far from it! Here are several late-summer arrivals that booksellers will be using to conjure up sales this fall.
When kids feel silly, outrageous rhyming poems can be great companions. Poet Jack Prelutsky and illustrator James Stevenson have teamed up again to offer more camaraderie. It's Raining Pigs & Noodles is their fourth volume of funny, clever, and just plain goofy verse. More than 100 poems address topics high on every child's interest meter: pets, siblings, chores, and yucky food. Prelutsky is at his best with puns, and they are tucked in all over the place. Here's a sample from "Is Traffic Jam Delectable?": "I dive into a car pool,/ where I take an onion dip,/ then stand aboard the tape deck/ and sail my penmanship." Stevenson's squiggly, cartoony pen-and-ink illustrations are a welcome and whimsical addition to every page.
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A veto from La Crosse mayor Matt Harter in the last year was typically met
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far. The council has overturned the veto that mayor made last month on a
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Wrecks Galore In Coulee RegionWinter weather has finally hit leading to several accidents in Onalaska. The Onalaska Police Department has worked 7 accidents between midnight and 4:00 p.m. today. An injury accident occurred this afternoon at the intersection of 8th & Redwood in Onalaska. A vehicle travelling East on Redwood could not stop for the yield sign due to the road conditions and struck a vehicle going North on 8th Street. One person was transported from the scene to a local hospital. Police remind you to please drive safe and allow for additional stopping distances. Snow Could Make It Hard On Ice FishingThere's a lot of snow out there and could make things hard on ice fishermen. The blowing snow is going to cover up cracks, weak spots, and 10 inch holes in the ice that you would normally see with the naked eye. One way to spot a weak spot on the freshly fallen show is to watch for unexplained wet spots on the snow. This would indicate that open water is close by. Also take your spud along and probe the ice in front of you, not only to detect thin ice but holes as well. Those 10 inch holes have been known to break ankles in the past. City Reminder to Clear SidewalksIt was more than a month ago, when La Crosse's engineering department sent out an advisory reminding people in the city to clear their walks of snow or risk fines. The department has dusted off that advisory and re-posted it. Failure to clear walks 24 hours after the snowfall could mean the city does it for you, charging $2.50 a foot and billing you a fifty dollar administration fee on top of that. The city says inspections will begin on Tuesday, the 17th. Wisconsin Meat To Be Sold Outside State(AP) Governor Scott Walker has authorized state agriculture officials to amend meat inspection rules and allow Wisconsin's specialty meat plants to sell their products across state lines for the first time. Currently, only meatfrom plants inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture can be sold across state lines. Amending the state rules will incorporate new federal regulations and allow meat from state-inspected plants to be sold across the border. The rule changes are subject to a public hearing and need final approval from the Legislature. Wisconsin has about 275 state-inspected meat plants and about 145 federally-inspected plants. Larger meat producers have been able to ship across state lines for years. Their plants are reviewed by federal inspectors, unlike the smaller plants that are checked by state inspectors. |


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An amendment has been made to section VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Developing and Disseminating Targeted Immunization Materials
Announcement Type: New
Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-IP08-804
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.185
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: July 29, 2008
Authority: Section 317(k)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b(k)(1)).
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to provide support for the dissemination of immunization information using electronic and/or digital formats to enhance the effectiveness of disease prevention programs that reduce the annual burden of vaccine preventable diseases. This program addresses the "Healthy People 2010" focus areas of Health Communications and Immunization and Infectious Diseases.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with the following performance goal for CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD): Improve infant, child, adolescent and adult immunization programs by:
- Increasing coverage of recommended vaccines while eliminating disparities (e.g. racial/ethnic or financial),
- Strengthening systems to assure adolescent and adult immunization, and
- Improving effectiveness and efficiencies of state immunization programs.
This announcement is only for non-research activities supported by CDC. If research is proposed, the application will not be reviewed. For the definition of research, please see the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/regs/hrpp/researchDefinition.htm
Awardee activities will enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations along with local, state, and national agencies to reduce the annual toll inflicted by vaccine preventable diseases through the development of educational materials and the rapid dissemination of immunization information.
In a cooperative agreement, CDC staff is substantially involved in the program activities, above and beyond routine grant monitoring.
CDC activities for this program are as follows:
Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement. CDC's involvement in this program is listed in the Activities Section above.
Award Mechanism: U38
Fiscal Year Funds: 2008
Approximate Year-One Funding: $ 150,000, including direct and indirect costs.
Approximate Total Three -Year Project Period Funding: $ 450,000 including direct and indirect costs. (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
Approximate Number of Awards: 1
Approximate Average Award: $150,000 (This amount is for the Year-One budge period, and includes both direct and indirect costs.)
Floor of Individual Award Range: None.
Ceiling of Individual Award Range: $150,000 (This ceiling is for the Year-One budget period, and includes direct [and/or] and indirect costs).
Anticipated Award Date: August 29, 2008
Budget Period Length: 12 months
Project Period Length: 3 years
Throughout the project period, CDC's commitment to continuation of awards will be conditioned on the availability of funds, evidence of satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports), and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
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Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
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· Faith-Based Organizations
· Colleges and Universities
· Hospitals
Justification of limitation:
While CDC is viewed as a trusted and credible source for immunization information, recent studies have shown that many people are influenced by immunization information from web-based communications or other electronic media resources, some of which is not scientific, accurate, or credible (see Vaccine Criticism on the World Wide Web, Zimmerman et al, J Med Internet Res., 2005 Jun3 29; 7(2):e17) and Antivaccination Activists on the World Wide Web, Davies P, Chapman S, Leask J, Arch Dis Child, 2002 Jul;87(1):22-5). This cooperative agreement is designed to provide an alternate source of scientific, accurate and credible immunization information using electronic and/or digital formats, both to complement CDC's own web-based resources, and to provide information for persons who would prefer to receive immunization information from non-government sources. Because of potential conflicts of interest, organizations that could profit from increased immunization rates, or that could create specialized and targeted immunization messages, such as for-profit organizations and small businesses, are not eligible. Also, since the intent of this announcement is to support national activities, state and local governments are not eligible. While state and local governments receive funds to support immunization programs through the Vaccines for Children and 317 Immunization Grants Program, there are few resources for national programs such as those supported under the proposed cooperative agreement. CDC has funded similar cooperative agreements in the past, and found them to be invaluable in reaching people who would not otherwise have access to scientific, accurate, or credible immunization information. The proposed cooperative agreement would enable the continuation and strengthening of similar activities.
This announcement is limited to organizations that are national in scope. National is defined as having an active membership or constituency in multiple states or regions throughout the country. Such organizations will be able to ensure that activities and products from the cooperative agreement are conducted in a manner that will maximize the population that may benefit from this program.
III.2. Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing or matching funds are not required for this program.
III.3. Other
CDC will not accept and review applications with budgets greater than the ceiling of the award range.
If your application is incomplete or non-responsive to the requirements listed in this section, it will not be entered into the review process. You will be notified that your application did not meet submission requirements.
In addition, to be eligible to apply, an organization must:
a. Have at least a three year record of developing and disseminating health related information and materials to segmented audiences including healthcare providers and the general public, as demonstrated by agency annual reports, previous Memoranda of Agreement, or, a listing of previous grants with a similar focus with dates and brief descriptions of each. (Upload all documentation in grants.gov and include at the beginning of the appendices. Label "Documentation A.")
b. Be able to operate nationally, as demonstrated by language in its bi-laws or letters of incorporation, or a letter from the Board of Directors stating that the organization operates nationally. (Upload all documentation in grants.gov and include at the beginning of appendices. Label "Documentation B.")
c. Have at least a three year record of operating nationally, as demonstrated by the date on the bi-laws or letters of incorporation, agency annual reports, previous Memoranda of Agreement, or a listing of previous grants with a national focus. (Upload all documentation in grants.gov and include at the beginning of appendices. Label "Documentation C.")
Special Requirements:
If the application is incomplete or non-responsive to the special requirements listed in this section, it will not be entered into the review process. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
Note: Title 2 of the United States Code Section 1611 states that an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to receive Federal funds constituting a grant, loan, or an award.
IV.1. Address to Request Application Package
To apply for this funding opportunity use the application forms package posted in Grants.gov.
Electronic Submission:
The applicant must submit the application electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov, the official Federal agency wide E-grant Web site.
Registering your organization through www.Grants.gov is the first step in submitting applications online. Registration information is located in the "Get Registered" screen of www.Grants.gov.
Please visit www.Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to filing your application to familiarize yourself with the registration and submission processes. Under "Get Registered," the one-time registration process will take three to five days to complete; however, as part of the Grants.gov registration process, registering your organization with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) annually, could take an additional one to two days to complete. We suggest submitting electronic applications prior to the closing date so if difficulties are encountered, you will have time to address them.
IV.2. Content and Form of Submission
A Project Abstract must be submitted with the application forms. All electronic project abstracts must be uploaded in a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. The abstract must be submitted in the following format:
The Project Abstract must contain a summary of the proposed activity suitable for dissemination to the public. It should be a self-contained description of the project and should contain a statement of objectives and methods to be employed. It should be informative to other persons working in the same or related fields and insofar as possible understandable to a technically literate lay reader. This Abstract must not include any proprietary/confidential information. The project abstract will not count towards the maximum number of pages.
A project narrative must be submitted with the application forms. All electronic narratives must be uploaded in a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. The narrative must be submitted in the following format, if submitting a paper application:
The narrative should address activities to be conducted over the entire project period and must include the following items in the order listed:
In addition to the required documentation detailed under "Other", additional information may be included in the application appendices. This additional information includes:
· Curricula Vitae or Resumes
· Organizational Charts
· Letters of support, Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Agreement
· Samples of proposed program materials
· Documents pertaining to plans to subcontract a portion of project activities to affiliate, chapter, and community-based organizations. (Include a description of the review process to be used to review and select applications.)
The appendices will not be counted toward the narrative page limit; however, applicants should be careful to include only relevant materials in the appendices; all materials will be evaluated and the inclusion of irrelevant materials could weaken or negatively impact applications.
The agency or organization is required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from the Federal government. The DUNS number is a nine-digit identification number, which uniquely identifies business entities. Obtaining a DUNS number is easy and there is no charge. To obtain a DUNS number, access the Dun and Bradstreet website or call 1-866-705-5711.
Additional requirements that may request submission of additional documentation with the application are listed in section "VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements."
Application Deadline Date: July 29, 2008
Applications must be received in the CDC Procurement and Grants Office by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Applications are required to be submitted electronically at www.Grants.gov. Applications completed on-line through Grants.gov are considered formally submitted when the applicant organization's Authorizing Organization Representative (AOR) electronically submits the application to www.Grants.gov. Electronic applications will be considered as having met the deadline if the application has been successfully submitted electronically by the applicant organization's AOR to Grants.gov on or before the deadline date and time.
When submission of the application is done electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), the application will be electronically time/date stamped and a tracking number will be assigned, which will serve as receipt of submission. The AOR will receive an e-mail notice of receipt when HHS/CDC receives the application.
This announcement is the definitive guide on application content, submission address, and deadline. It supersedes information provided in the application instructions. If the application submission does not meet the deadline above, it will not be eligible for review. The application face page will be returned by HHS/CDC with a written explanation of the reason for non-acceptance. The applicant will be notified the application did not meet the submission requirements.
IV.4. Intergovernmental Review of Applications
The application is subject to Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, as governed by Executive Order (EO) 12372. This order sets up a system for state and local governmental review of proposed federal assistance applications. Contact the state single point of contact (SPOC) as early as possible to alert the SPOC to prospective applications and to receive instructions on the State's process. Visit the following Web address to get the current SPOC list:
IV.5. Funding Restrictions
Restrictions, which must be taken into account while writing the budget, are as follows:
If requesting indirect costs in the budget, a copy of the indirect cost rate agreement is required. If the indirect cost rate is a provisional rate, the agreement should be less than 12 months of age. The indirect cost rate agreement should be uploaded as a PDF file with "Other Attachment Forms" when submitting via Grants.gov.
The recommended guidance for completing a detailed justified budget can be found on the CDC Web site, at the following Internet address:
IV.6. Other Submission Requirements
HHS/CDC requires applicants to submit applications electronically at www.Grants.gov. The application package can be downloaded from www.Grants.gov. Applicants are able to complete it off-line, and then upload and submit the application via the Grants.gov Web site. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. If the applicant has technical difficulties in Grants.gov, customer service can be reached by E-mail at email@example.com or by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
HHS/CDC recommends that submittal of the application to Grants.gov should be prior to the closing date to resolve any unanticipated difficulties prior to the deadline. Applicants may also submit a back-up paper submission of the application. Any such paper submission must be received in accordance with the requirements for timely submission detailed in Section IV.3. of the grant announcement. The paper submission must be clearly marked: "BACK-UP FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION." The paper submission must conform to all requirements for an electronic submission. If both electronic and back-up paper submissions are received by the deadline, the electronic version will be considered the official submission.
The applicant must submit all application attachments using a PDF file format when submitting via Grants.gov. Directions for creating PDF files can be found on the Grants.gov Web site. Use of file formats other than PDF may result in the file being unreadable by staff.
V.1. Criteria
The application will be evaluated against the following criteria:
following criteria:
· Background and Need (10 points)
o Does the applicant appear to understand the health problems associated with under-immunization in children, adolescents, adults and/or healthcare workers?
o Does the applicant justify what materials are needed and for which audiences? How well does the applicant justify what format(s) would be the most effective and efficient for dissemination of immunization information?
o Does the applicant demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
· Program Plan (40 Points)
o Does the applicant's program support the development of targeted educational materials using electronic, and/or digital formats for the general public and health care providers to increase immunization rates across the lifespan (in children, adolescents, adults) and among healthcare workers?
o Does the applicant have a realistic plan in place to disseminate critical immunization information in response to outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease, vaccine shortages, or other potential urgent information concerning vaccines or vaccine preventable diseases within 24 hours of a CDC announcement?
o Does the applicant's program utilize established health communication, health education, and/or social marketing strategies and methods to implement program activities? Does the applicant segment immunization information to each targeted audience?
o Is the applicant's timeline logical? Does it directly link program activities to personnel responsible for implementing each segment of the program for the entire project period?
o Do the applicant's goals and measurable objectives pertain to the focus of the project for the entire project period? Are the objectives SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound? For example, by the end of the six month of the first project year, the applicant will hold two continuing education conference calls concerning immunization related topics with 100 or more providers on each call.
o Does the applicant describe plans for obtaining additional resources from non-federal sources to supplement program activities and ensure continuation of the activities after the end of the project period?
· Coordination and Collaboration Plan (10 points)
o Does the applicant demonstrate a commitment to work with immunization provider organizations, other non-governmental organizations, and state and local health departments to further the goals of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases? Does the applicant include relevant letters of intent or memoranda of agreement from potential partners? Were these letters or memoranda written in the last twelve months? Do they indicate the nature of participation, the period of performance, and names and titles of individuals who will be involved in the project?
o Does the applicant describe how it will avoid duplication of services and communicate with other organizations that conduct similar immunization education activities?
· Evaluation Plan (20 Points)
o Does the applicant have a realistic plan in place to evaluate the significant aspects of its program?
o Does the plan provide baseline measures or include a plan as to how they will obtain baseline measures?
o Does the plan include one-year, and three-year overall target performance measures? Do these include process measures (the extent to which the program was implemented according to the program plan)? Do these include impact/outcome measures (the extent to which the program changed provider behaviors or impacted immunization rates)?
o Does the applicant have a plan for using process and outcome data to improve the program and ensure long-term project success?
· Organizational Capacity (20 points)
o Does the applicant provide a narrative, including background information on the history, mission, and reach of the organization? Based on the narrative, does this organization have the capacity, culture, and infrastructure to successfully carryout this project?
o Are the applicant's past and current experiences, knowledge, and expertise documented and relevant? Does the applicant include details of past experiences working with health care providers and the general public regarding promotion and education of immunization issues?
o Does the applicant show that qualified and experienced personnel will be working on the project? Does the applicant include curricula vitae and an organizational chart of the applicant organization specifying the location and staffing plan for the proposed project? Are staff roles and responsibilities defined and appropriate?
· Budget Information (not scored):
o Is the proposed budget adequately justified, reasonable, and consistent with proposed project activities and this program announcement?
o Is the budget presented in a table format as shown on http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/budgetguide/htm? Is a written narrative provided describing and justifying each line item in the table?
o Is sufficient funding set aside for travel to the annual National Immunization Conference and an annual reverse site visit to the CDC in Atlanta, GA?
V.2. Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for completeness by the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) staff, and for responsiveness jointly by CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and PGO. Incomplete applications and applications that are non-responsive to the eligibility criteria will not advance through the review process. Applicants will be notified the application did not meet submission requirements.
An objective review panel will evaluate complete and responsive applications according to the criteria listed in the "V.1. Criteria" section above. [The objective review process will follow the policy requirements as stated in the GPD 2.04 at http://18.104.22.168/doc/gpd204.doc.
Applications will be funded in order by score and rank determined by the review panel.
VI.1. Award Notices
Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award (NoA) from the CDC Procurement and Grants Office. The NoA shall be the only binding, authorizing document between the recipient and CDC. The NoA will be signed by an authorized Grants Management Officer and emailed to the program director.
Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification of the results of the application review by mail.
VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Successful applicants must comply with the administrative requirements outlined in 45 CFR Part 74 and Part 92, as appropriate. The following additional requirements apply to this project:
(Public Law 89-665, 80 Stat. 915)
Additional information on the requirements can be found on the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/Addtl_Reqmnts.htm.
The resulting award is subject to the requirements of Section 106 (g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104
CDC Assurances and Certifications can be found on the CDC Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/foamain.shtm
For more information on the Code of Federal Regulations, see the National Archives and Records Administration at the following Internet address: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html
VI.3. Reporting Requirements
The applicant must provide CDC with an annual interim progress report via www.grants.gov:
1. The interim progress report is due 90 days before the end of the budget period. The progress report will serve as the non-competing continuation application, and must contain the following elements:
a. Standard Form ("SF") 424S Form.
b. SF-424A Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs.
c. Budget Narrative
d. Indirect Cost Rate Agreement.
e. Project Summary
f. Future Plans
g. Progress towards Objectives
h. Partner Information
i. Products Information
2. An annual progress report is due 90 days after the end of the budget period. The annual progress report must contain the following elements:
a. Project Summary
b. Future Plans
c. Progress towards Objectives
d. Partners Information
e. Products Information
These reports must be submitted to the attention of the Grants Management Specialist listed in the "VII. Agency Contacts" section of this announcement.
CDC encourages inquiries concerning this announcement.
For general questions, contact:
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, MS E-14
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: 770-488-2700
For program technical assistance, contact:
Duane Kilgus
CDC, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
1600 Clifton Road, MS E52
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 404-639-6354
Fax: 404-639-8828
For financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact:
Peaches Brown, Grants Management Specialist
CDC Procurement and Grants Office
2920 Brandywine Road, MS –K14
Telephone: 770-488-2738
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
CDC Telecommunications for the hearing impaired or disabled is available at: TTY 770-488-2783.
VIII. Other Information
Other CDC funding opportunity announcements can be found on the CDC Web site, Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm.
Applicants may access the application process and other awarding documents using the Electronic Research Administration System (eRA Commons). A one-time registration is required for interested institutions/organizations at http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/preparing.htm
Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD/PIs) should work with their institutions/organizations to make sure they are registered in the eRA Commons.
1. Organizational/Institutional Registration in the eRA Commons
2. Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Registration in the eRA Commons: Refer to the NIH eRA Commons System (COM) Users Guide.
Note that if a PD/PI is also an HHS peer-reviewer with an Individual DUNS and CCR registration, that particular DUNS number and CCR registration are for the individual reviewer only. These are different than any DUNS number and CCR registration used by an applicant organization. Individual DUNS and CCR registration should be used only for the purposes of personal reimbursement and should not be used on any grant applications submitted to the Federal Government.
Several of the steps of the registration process could take four weeks or more. Therefore, applicants should check with their business official to determine whether their organization/institution is already registered in the eRA Commons. HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to register to utilize these helpful on-line tools when applying for funding opportunities.
CDC Home Page: http://www.cdc.gov
CDC Funding Web Page: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm
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Its possible however its a tough road. Patriots 5-2 Broncos 6-0 Colts 6-0 Steelers 5-2 Bengals 5-2 Jets and Houston at 4-3 with the Chargers and Ravens at 3-3. Going to be tough for Houston to sneak into that last WC Spot. It'll be interesting to watch though.
I thought before the season that the Texans would make the playoffs. They started off slow but have continued to improve into the team that I thought they would be.
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Series starts 12/18
Game 1: Friday, December 18th | ||
Clippers | 91 | Final |
Knicks | 95 | |
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Game 2: Sunday, April 4th | ||
Knicks | 113 | Final |
Clippers | 107 | |
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Coverage: MSG
8:00 PM ET, December 18, 2009
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
NEW YORK -- David Lee thought his play in the first half was a reason the New York Knicks seemed headed for a third straight loss.
Then he led the charge that got them back into the win column.
Lee made the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half, helping the Knicks erase a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 95-91 on Friday night.
"I thought our effort in the second half was unbelievable. David Lee, I thought his second half was incredible," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said. "He really had a super, super second half for sure."
Visibly frustrated after being beaten for a couple of baskets by Clippers center Chris Kaman in the first half, Lee simply outworked the Clippers' tandem of Kaman and Marcus Camby in the second. He twice leaped to tip Al Harrington's miss, keeping it alive the first time and knocking it in the hoop the second.
"I was very unhappy with the way I played in the first half," Lee said. "I just tried to come out and turn up my intensity and try to lead the team in the second half, and I thought our team played a lot better defense in the second half overall."
Chris Duhon added 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who never led until the fourth quarter but found a way to win after blowing leads while losing their last two games. Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler each finished with 14 points.
Jonathan Bender scored nine points in his first action since Nov. 5, 2005.
Kaman had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Baron Davis scored 19 points for the Clippers, who were looking for a third straight win but managed only 33 points in the second half.
"We didn't deserve to win this game," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. "We almost got lucky. (If) we'd gotten that rebound on that last miss, maybe we would have secured one. They played much better than us in the second half. That's really disappointing."
The Clippers had won four straight against the Knicks, a streak that figured to continue after they dominated the first half. But Lee turned around the game with 13 points in the third quarter and finished with 11 rebounds.
The Clippers never led in the fourth quarter until Davis' 3-pointer made it 91-90 with 36 seconds left. After Lee's tip-in, the Clippers turned it over on Al Thornton's offensive foul. Duhon's free throw made it a two-point game before Rasual Butler was short on a potential winning 3-point attempt with about 1 second remaining. Duhon's two free throws closed it out.
Los Angeles scored 16 straight points in the first quarter, turning a two-point lead into a 26-8 bulge on Davis' jumper with 3:42 remaining in the period. The Clippers led 31-16 after a first quarter in which the Knicks made only six of their 24 field-goal attempts.
Bender came in late in the quarter and quickly had a basket and 3-pointer. Injuries wrecked his previous three NBA seasons, and he announced in February 2006 that he could no longer play because of persistent knee pain. The No. 5 pick in the 1999 draft had been out of the NBA before signing with the Knicks on Sunday, given another chance by team president Donnie Walsh, who traded for Bender while in Indiana.
"It felt good," Bender said. "I was real excited. Had a lot of adrenaline going out, just wanted to get out there and do good, definitely make my first shot. And after I got that off my back, I felt pretty good from there."
The Clippers pushed the lead to 20 midway through the second and led 58-42 at halftime, but then shot only 4 of 18 in the third quarter.
"We were getting into our offense late and when a team like that is making a push and they're hungry, you can't play like we did in the third quarter and expect to win," Davis said.
Lee scored the final five points in a 14-4 spurt to open the second half that cut it to 62-56, then scored New York's final eight points of the period, including a layup with 4.7 seconds left that sent it to the fourth tied at 72.
Game notes
Dunleavy said Blake Griffin, out all season with a stress fracture of his left patella, is scheduled for a CT-scan early next week and the team hopes afterward the No. 1 draft pick will be able to take the next step in his rehab. ... D'Antoni grew angry with a series of questions about Nate Robinson, insisting the benching of the popular guard was strictly a basketball matter and not a personality one. "We're trying to win," D'Antoni said. "I can't explain exactly every second the ins and outs, and we were on a roll and that roll doesn't quit just because you lose a game. You see over time if this works or not." ... The game was scheduled for an 8 p.m. start, a half-hour later than most Knicks home games, because it was originally to be televised on ESPN.
Team Stat Comparison
Points | 91 | 95 |
Rebounds (Offensive-Total) | 7-36 | 10-39 |
Assists | 13 | 18 |
Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
Steals | 7 | 7 |
Blocks | 4 | 1 |
Fast Break Points | 10 | 4 |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 15 (0/0) | 20 (0/1) |
Largest Lead | 20 | 4 |
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Theater troupe in the spotlight: Laugh/Riot
Last October, Rob Connick formed Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Company. Now that its first show, "Prometheus Reimagined," is on the horizon, he sat down to talk about his group and its plans.
Coming back
I got my B.A. in drama from Edinboro in 2002, and then I went and got Master's and Ph.D. in theater from Bowling Green. It had always been a dream to come back and teach at Edinboro; I really loved it there. My wife and I decided to move back, and even without a teaching job lined up, we decided that we were going to start a theater, which was always our end goal. After I retired, we were going to start a theatre; we figured, why wait?
Edinboro's old theater
Professor Shari Taylor from Edinboro offered it, and the opportunity to work in a space I'm already familiar with that's already established as a theater made it a pretty easy decision. It is a donation from the University; in kind for that, we are offering Edinboro students their tickets for free.
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We figured there was definitely a spot for new work and for even some of the classic works, but to approach them in a way that might be different than how other people do it.
Movement workshop
On Sept. 16, we will be doing a free workshop on physical action on stage. I think there's a way that even just with subtle gestures and movements, you can say so much on stage you can't say with two minutes of monologue.
Seeking one-acts
We are looking for submissions for our one-act play festival. We're hoping to have them selected by January. They can be any genre; as long as the production hasn't been staged, we'd like to take a look at it. They can submit them by sending them to me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information on Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Company, please see www.laughrioterie.com or facebook.com/laughrioterie.
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Palestinian statehood bid at UN drives hopes for a real state farther away
A peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians will only ever be reached through direct negotiations – not by UN fiat. A unilateral, premature declaration won't resolve the key issues, but will derail the peace process. Now as ever, Israel invites the Palestinians back to the table.
The truth is often a rare commodity in the Middle East. It can be hidden behind layers of mendacity and myths, distractions and deceptions. But some truths are so obvious that they cannot be ignored.
One such reality exists regarding relations between Israel and the Palestinians: No peace agreement will ever be reached and no peace agreement will ever be upheld unless it is attained through direct negotiations between the two parties.
The relevant parties must negotiate to resolve their outstanding issues. No other method can ensure that the demands of both sides will be addressed, that an agreement can be achieved that is at least acceptable to both sides, even if it does not fulfill all their aspirations. Yet the Palestinians seem determined to undermine that truth in their quest for UN recognition of their unilateral declaration of independence.
It is not surprising that the Palestinians have chosen to go to the UN. When, in 2009, a new administration took power in the United States, the Palestinian leadership made no secret of their hopes that the US would pressure Israel into accepting all Palestinian claims. When that failed, they chose a new strategy, pressuring Israel through the UN. Both plans had one thing in common: the avoidance of direct negotiations. And in fact, the Palestinians have avoided serious negotiations with Israel for two and a half years. Just this week, once again, Israel has called for a return to direct negotiations without preconditions from – or on – either side.
History has taught us that no third party can dictate terms that will be tolerable to the two parties. Peace cannot be imposed. Yet by turning to the UN and asking for premature recognition of a Palestinian state, the Palestinians are trying to dictate their maximalist demands, bypassing the negotiating process that is the only hope for true peace.