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For many, the push to adopt to virtual production methods was due to COVID-19. But now, it is allowing teams to build bigger.
Remote filmmaking comes with challenges. Studios need to quickly deliver their large assets around the globe. Filmmakers need to be able to iterate and send feedback fast.
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Trajectories of Homeless Shelter Utilization in the At Home/Chez Soi Trial of Housing First.. Psychiatr Serv. 71(7):648-655.. 2020.
Sustained efficacy of kangaroo care for repeated painful procedures over neonatal intensive care unit hospitalization: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.. Pain.. 2019.
Reduction of PTSD Symptoms With Pre-Reactivation Propranolol Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.. Am J Psychiatry. :appiajp201717050481.. 2018.
A Multiple-City RCT of Housing First With Assertive Community Treatment for Homeless Canadians With Serious Mental Illness.. Psychiatr Serv. 67(3):275-81.. 2016.
Effect of scattered-site housing using rent supplements and intensive case management on housing stability among homeless adults with mental illness: a randomized trial.. JAMA. 313(9):905-15.. 2015.
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Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Experience over 100 different brews from an estimated 60 breweries from across United States and Canada, plus 25 Central Coast wineries with over 70 different wines to choose from! As you walk through the Bakersfield Village Fest, you will now experience five (5) different stages of live entertainment, and 15 of Bakersfield's and the nation's hottest bands performing throughout the 16 acres of the Kern County Museum grounds! Visit the Village Sports Tent and watch your favorite sports event while enjoying your favorite food and beverage! As always, unlimited food samples will be provided from over 30 of Bakersfield's most popular restaurants, and includes your choice of 15 beer or wine samples from your favorite brewery and/or winery!


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LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's three children asked to see their father's body in the UCLA emergency room after they were told he was dead, according to the lawyer for Jackson's personal doctor.
From left: Prince Michael Jackson II, Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.
"My understanding is that they did" see the body, attorney Ed Chernoff said.
On Monday, the children, ages 7, 11 and 12, were placed under the temporary guardianship of their paternal grandmother, Katherine Jackson, by a Los Angeles judge.
The biological mother of Jackson's two oldest children, Debbie Rowe, will be invited to a hearing next Monday in which the judge will consider who should have custody of them. She has, so far, not publicly indicated whether she will challenge the Jacksons for custody.
The Jackson family said it has not found a will for the singer, which would leave the division of his estate to the court.
The judge Monday also gave Katherine Jackson temporary control of her son's "tangible personal property."
No funeral plans have been announced for Jackson, although his father, Joe Jackson, said Monday the famed singer would not be buried at the Neverland estate. He also indicated the family would wait until they get the results of a second autopsy before holding a funeral. See the court papers (PDF file)
Los Angeles police detectives and Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter returned to Jackson's rented Holmby Hills, California, home to "recover some additional items as a result of our investigation," Winter said.
The investigators carried off medications, but Winter did not say what they were. Read supplement to court documents (PDF file)
Chernoff -- attorney for Dr. Conrad Murray, who was at the home when Jackson collapsed -- responded to unsubstantiated reports that Jackson was given a shot of Demerol, a powerful painkiller, shortly before his death. Watch police take drugs from Jackson home »
"Dr. Murray never prescribed Demerol, never administered Demerol, never saw Michael Jackson take Demerol, and that goes, as well, for Oxycontin," Chernoff said.
Murray was was not aware of any prescription drug abuse by Jackson, Chernoff said. Watch Jackson's doctor denies prescribing Demerol »
"He had no reason to suspect that he had," Chernoff said. "Let's not rush to judgment here and say Michael Jackson was a drug addict. We don't know that."
Chernoff, known as a criminal defense lawyer, said Murray is not worried about criminal charges. Murray hired him because "one of the most famous men in the world literally died in his arms."
"We want to get to the bottom of it just like the family does," Chernoff said.
Murray rode in the ambulance with Jackson and worked with UCLA doctors in the efforts to revive him, Chernoff said.
He also was the one to tell the Jackson family gathered at the hospital that he was dead, Chernoff said.
When the children asked to see their father, Murray consulted with a psychologist for advice, Chernoff said, adding that it was his understanding the children did see the body. Watch why the court is giving custody to Jackson's mother »
Since leaving the hospital Thursday, Murray has been available to meet with investigators and "he's not hiding out," Chernoff said.
The children are happy playing with other kids at their grandparents' home because they were never around other kids, according to Joe Jackson.
"We're going to take care of them and give them the education they're supposed to have," he said. "We can do that."
CNN's Lindy Hall, Stan Wilson, Don Lemon and Ted Rowlands contributed to this report..
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Burlywood Accelerates Transition to All-Flash Data Centers with Introduction of TrueFlash Software
LONGMONT, CO – Burlywood, an innovator of flash-based storage for cloud data centers, today introduced TrueFlash™, a storage software solution that is optimized to customer applications, uses flash more efficiently, and delivers improved performance in a more cost-effective manner than current SSDs.
Led by an expert team with decades of storage controller experience, Burlywood has built an architecture that allows for rapid innovation and flexible integration of customer requirements. With the introduction of TrueFlash, Burlywood is providing the industry's first modular flash storage architecture that accelerates time to market of new flash technology while delivering disruptive cost and performance benefits to customers deploying cloud storage solutions, all-flash arrays, and hyper-converged solutions.
"With a predicted growth rate in data of 500 percent over the next 10 years, many IT managers struggle to balance the need for faster, denser and lower-powered flash against the expense and limited availability that the current supply chain yields," said George Crump, President and Founder of Storage Switzerland. "By changing how storage works and how it is delivered, Burlywood is attempting to lower flash costs and improve time to market in order to provide cloud companies with the advantages of SSDs at 20 to 40 percent less cost over current solutions."
By deploying a disruptive business model that reduces cost and improves supply, Burlywood is making it easy for hyperscale enterprises, content delivery networks, and cloud providers to transition to an all-flash architecture. TrueFlash allows for the use of the latest flash technology with better performance earlier in the lifecycle of flash nodes. Integrated multi-stream Quality of Service (QoS) provides advanced traffic management and consistent performance, tuning it to match the exact needs of customers' environments and workloads.
TrueFlash is the industry's first modular flash controller architecture designed specifically for hyperscale data centers and AFA/HCI systems. By supporting all storage formats, any protocol and current or future NAND memory, Burlywood provides organizations with full SSD solutions based on the TrueFlash software and FPGA optimized to customers' specifications.
"It comes as no surprise that companies everywhere are looking for a solution that will allow them to deploy an optimized storage environment for their applications at the lowest possible total cost of ownership, and shortest time to market" said Tod Earhart, CEO of Burlywood. "While an all-flash data center is ideally suited to deliver the benefits of performance and density, cost has long been a limiting factor. By using the latest flash available for a specific application, combined with an advanced programmable controller and Burlywood TrueFlash software, we are able to deliver an enterprise-class flash solution at a cost of up to 40 percent less while increasing performance and expanding capacity."
TrueFlash is available via an array of flexible business models with dedicated in-house support, technical and strategic support in all phases of its lifecycle, and collaborative roadmap planning from Burlywood. Additional information about TrueFlash is available at https://www.burlywoodtech.com
About Burlywood
Powered by a highly productive, expert development team comprised of executives from companies such as HP, Western Digital, Hitachi, Micron and Intel, storage software startup Burlywood is accelerating the transition to the all-flash data center. The company's patented TrueFlash technology changes how storage works and is delivered by lowering flash costs, increasing storage density and increasing flash performance while shortening the time to market. The new flash storage paradigm is ideally suited for customers in the hyperscale, content delivery and cloud markets that want to move to all-flash environments but have found that current SSD offerings are a constraint. Find out more about how Burlywood is allowing flash to be used as it was intended at https://www.burlywoodtech.com


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Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2008, 6457-6466 [E8-2025]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2008)] [Notices] [Pages 6457-6466] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: E8-2025] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2008 AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of solicitation of applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Notice announces the availability of $6,255,900 of competitive grant funds for the RCDI program through the Rural Housing Service (RHS), an agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area herein referred to as the Agency. Applicants must provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the Federal grant. These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. This Notice lists the information needed to submit an application for these funds. DATES: The deadline for receipt of an application is 4 p.m. local time, May 5, 2008. The application date and time are firm. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline. Applicants intending to mail applications must provide sufficient time to permit delivery on or before the closing deadline date and time. Acceptance by the United States Postal Service or private mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage due applications will not be accepted. ADDRESSES: Entities wishing to apply for assistance may download the application requirements delineated in this Notice from the RCDI Web site: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/index.htm. Applicants may also request application packages from the Rural Development office in their State. A list of Rural Development offices is included in this Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Rural Development office for the state the applicant is located in. A list of Rural Development State Office contacts is included in this Notice. Programs Affected This program is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Number 10.446. This program is not subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials because it is not listed by the Secretary of Agriculture, pursuant to 7 CFR 3015.302, as a covered program. Paperwork Reduction Act The paperwork burden has been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0575-0180. National Environmental Policy Act This document has been reviewed in accordance with 7 CFR part 1940-G, ``Environmental Program.'' Rural [[Page 6458]] Development has determined that this NOFA does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. Furthermore, individual awards under this NOFA are hereby classified as Categorial Exclusions which do not require any additional documentation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Overview Federal Agency: Rural Housing Service. Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Community Development Initiative. Announcement Type: Initial Announcement. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.446. Part I--Funding Opportunity Description Congress initially created the RCDI in Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 to develop the capacity and ability of nonprofit organizations, low-income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development in rural areas. Part II--Award Information Congress appropriated $6,255,900 in FY 2008 for the RCDI. Qualified private, nonprofit and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding. The intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per intermediary is $50,000.00 and $300,000.00. The intermediary must provide a program of financial and technical assistance to a private nonprofit, community-based housing and development organization, a low- income rural community or a federally recognized tribe. Part III--Eligibility Information A. Eligible Applicants 1. Qualified private, nonprofit including faith-based and community organizations in accordance with 7 CFR part 16, and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations. Definitions that describe eligible organizations and other key terms are listed below. 2. RCDI grantees that have an outstanding grant over 3 years old, as of the application due date in this Notice, will not be eligible to apply for this round of funding. Grant and matching funds must be utilized in a timely manner to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are met. B. Program Definitions Agency--The Rural Housing Service (RHS) or its successor. Beneficiary--Entities or individuals that receive benefits from assistance provided by the recipient. Capacity--The ability of a recipient to implement housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects. Federally recognized tribes--Tribal entities recognized and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, based on the current notice in the Federal Register published by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribally Designated Housing Entities are eligible RCDI recipients. Financial Assistance--Funds used by the intermediary to purchase supplies and equipment, not to exceed $10,000 per award, to build the recipient's capacity. Funds--The RCDI grant and matching money. Intermediary--A qualified private, nonprofit, or public (including tribal) organization that provides financial and technical assistance to multiple recipients. Low-income rural community--An authority, district, economic development authority, regional council, or unit of government representing an incorporated city, town, village, county, township, parish, or borough. Recipient--Under 7 CFR part 15, Sec. 15.2, Recipient means any State, political subdivision of any State, or instrumentality of any State or political subdivision, any public or private agency, institution, or organization, or other entity, to whom Federal financial assistance is extended, directly or through another recipient, including any successor, assignee, or transferee thereof, but such term does not include any ultimate beneficiary. Not all listed entities are eligible for all programs. Please check with the applicable state office for information regarding eligibility. Rural and rural area--Any area other than (i) a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants; and (ii) the urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such city or town. Technical assistance--Skilled help in improving the recipient's abilities in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. C. Cost Sharing or Matching Matching funds--Cash or confirmed funding commitments. Matching funds must be at least equal to the grant amount. These funds can only be used for eligible RCDI activities. In-kind contributions such as salaries, donated time and effort, real and nonexpendable personal property and goods and services cannot be used as matching funds. Grant funds and matching funds must be used in equal proportions. This does not mean funds have to be used equally by line item. The request for advance or reimbursement and supporting documentation must show that RCDI fund usage does not exceed the cumulative amount of matching funds used. Grant funds will be disbursed pursuant to relevant provisions of 7 CFR parts 3015, 3016, and 3019, as applicable. Verification of matching funds must be submitted with the application. The intermediary is responsible for demonstrating that matching funds are available, and committed to the RCDI proposal. Matching funds may be provided by the intermediary or a third party. Other Federal funds may be used as matching funds if authorized by statute and the purpose of the funds is an eligible RCDI purpose. Matching funds must be used to support the overall purpose of the RCDI program. RCDI funds will be disbursed on an advance or reimbursement basis. Matching funds cannot be expended prior to execution of the RCDI Grant Agreement. No reimbursement will be made for any funds expended prior to execution of the RCDI Grant Agreement unless the grantee is a non-profit or educational entity and has requested and received written Agency approval of the costs prior to the actual expenditure. This exception is applicable for up to 90 days prior to grant closing and only applies to grantees that have received written approval but have not executed the RCDI Grant Agreement. The Agency cannot retroactively approve reimbursement for expenditures prior to execution of the RCDI Grant Agreement. D. Other Program Requirements 1. The recipient and beneficiary, but not the intermediary, must be located in an eligible rural area. The physical location of the recipient's office that will be receiving the financial and technical assistance must be in an eligible rural area. If the recipient is a low-income community, the median household income of the area where the office is located must be at or below 80 percent of the State or national median [[Page 6459]] household income, whichever is higher. The applicable Rural Development State Office can assist in determining the eligibility of an area. A listing of Rural Development State Offices is included in this Notice. 2. The recipients must be private, nonprofit, including faith-based organizations, community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes based on the RCDI definitions of these groups. 3. Documentation must be submitted to verify recipient eligibility. Acceptable documentation varies depending on the type of recipient. Private nonprofit faith or community-based housing and development organizations must provide a certificate of incorporation and good standing from the Secretary of the State of incorporation, or other similar and valid documentation of nonprofit status. For low-income rural community recipients, the Agency requires evidence that the entity is a public body and census data verifying that the median household income of the community where the office receiving the financial and technical assistance is located at, or below, 80 percent of the State or national median household income, whichever is higher. For Federally recognized tribes, the Agency needs the page listing their name from the current Federal Register list of tribal entities recognized and eligible for funding services (see the definition of Federally recognized tribes in this Notice for details on this list). 4. Individuals cannot be recipients. 5. The intermediary must provide matching funds at least equal to the amount of the grant. Verification of matching funds must be submitted with the application. 6. The intermediary must provide a program of financial and technical assistance to the recipient. 7. The intermediary organization must have been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years and have at least 3 years prior experience working with private nonprofit community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or tribal organizations in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. 8. Proposals must be structured to utilize the grant funds within 3 years from the date of the award. 9. Each applicant, whether singularly or jointly, may only submit one application for RCDI funds under this NOFA. This restriction does not preclude the applicant from providing matching funds for other applications. 10. Recipients can benefit from more than one RCDI application; however, after grant selections are made, the recipient can only benefit from multiple RCDI grants if the type of financial and technical assistance the recipient will receive is not duplicative. 11. The intermediary and the recipient cannot be the same entity. The recipient can be a related entity to the intermediary, if it meets the definition of a recipient. 12. A nonprofit recipient must provide evidence that it is a valid nonprofit when the intermediary applies for the RCDI grant. Organizations with pending requests for nonprofit designations are not eligible. 13. If the recipient is a low-income rural community, identify the unit of government to which the financial and technical assistance will be provided, e.g., town council or village board. The financial and technical assistance must be provided to the organized unit of government representing that community, not the community at large. 14. Recipients located in a rural area that is also a census designated place (CDP) are eligible recipients. 15. If a grantee has an outstanding RCDI grant over 3 years old, as of the application due date in this Notice, it is not eligible to apply for this round of funding. 16. The indirect cost category in the project budget should be used only when a grant applicant has a federally negotiated indirect cost rate. If the applicant will charge indirect costs to the grant, a copy of the current rate agreement must be provided with the application. Eligible Fund Uses Fund uses must be consistent with the RCDI purpose. A nonexclusive list of eligible grant uses includes the following: 1. Provide technical assistance to develop recipients' capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development, i.e., the intermediary hires a staff person to provide technical assistance to the recipient or the recipient hires a staff person, under the supervision of the intermediary, to carry out the technical assistance provided by the intermediary. 2. Develop the capacity of recipients to conduct community development programs, e.g., homeownership education or training for business entrepreneurs. 3. Develop the capacity of recipients to conduct development initiatives, e.g., programs that support micro-enterprise and sustainable development. 4. Develop the capacity of recipients to increase their leveraging ability and access to alternative funding sources by providing training and staffing. 5. Develop the capacity of recipients to provide the technical assistance component for essential community facilities projects. 6. Assist recipients in completing pre-development requirements for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects by providing resources for professional services, e.g., architectural, engineering, or legal. 7. Improve recipient's organizational capacity by providing training and resource material on developing strategic plans, board operations, management, financial systems, and information technology. 8. Purchase computers, software, and printers at the recipient level when directly related to the technical assistance program being undertaken by the intermediary. 9. Provide funds to recipients for training-related travel costs and training expenses related to RCDI. Ineligible Fund Uses 1. Pass-through grants, capacity grants, and any funds provided to the recipient in a lump sum that are not reimbursements. 2. Funding a revolving loan fund (RLF). 3. Construction (in any form). 4. Salaries for positions involved in construction, renovations, rehabilitation, and any oversight of these types of activities. 5. Intermediary preparation of strategic plans for recipients. 6. Funding prostitution, gambling, or any illegal activities. 7. Grants to individuals. 8. Funding a grant where there may be a conflict of interest, or an appearance of a conflict of interest, involving any action by the Agency. 9. Paying obligations incurred before the beginning date without prior Agency approval or after the ending date of the grant agreement. 10. Purchasing real estate. 11. Improvement or renovation of the grantee's, or recipient's office space or for the repair or maintenance of privately owned vehicles. 12. Any other purpose prohibited in 7 CFR parts 3015, 3016, and 3019, as applicable. 13. Using funds for recipient's general operating costs. 14. Using grant or matching funds for Individual Development Accounts. 15. Purchasing vehicles. [[Page 6460]] Program Examples The purpose of this initiative is to develop or increase the recipient's capacity through a program of financial and technical assistance to perform in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. Strengthening the recipient's capacity in these areas will benefit the communities they serve. The RCDI structure requires the intermediary (grantee) to provide a program of financial and technical assistance to recipients. The recipients will, in turn, provide programs to their communities (beneficiaries). The following are examples of eligible and ineligible purposes under the RCDI program. (These examples are illustrative and are not meant to limit the activities proposed in the application. Activities that meet the objective of the RCDI program will be considered eligible.) 1. The intermediary must work directly with the recipient, not the ultimate beneficiaries. As an example: The intermediary provides training to the recipient on how to conduct homeownership education classes. The recipient then provides ongoing homeownership education to the residents of the community--the ultimate beneficiaries. This ``train the trainer'' concept fully meets the intent of this initiative. The intermediary is providing technical assistance that will build the recipient's capacity by enabling them to conduct homeownership education classes for the public. This is an eligible purpose. However, if the intermediary directly provided homeownership education classes to individuals in the recipient's service area, this would not be an eligible purpose because the recipient would be bypassed. 2. If the intermediary is working with a low-income community as the recipient, the intermediary must provide the technical assistance to the entity that represents the low-income community and is identified in the application. Examples of entities representing a low- income community are a village board or a town council. If the intermediary provides technical assistance to the board of directors of the low-income community on how to establish a cooperative, this would be an eligible purpose. However, if the intermediary works directly with individuals from the community to establish the cooperative, this is not an eligible purpose. The recipient's capacity is built by learning skills that will enable them to support sustainable economic development in their communities on an ongoing basis. 3. The intermediary may provide technical assistance to the recipient on how to create and operate a RLF. The intermediary may not monitor or operate the RLF. RCDI funds, including matching funds, cannot be used to fund RLFs. Part IV--Application and Submission Information A. Address To Request Application Package Entities wishing to apply for assistance may download the application documents and requirements delineated in this Notice from the RCDI Web site: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/index.htm. Application information for electronic submissions may be found at https://www.grants.gov. Applicants may also request paper application packages from the Rural Development office in their state. A list of Rural Development offices is included in this Notice. B. Content and Form of Application Submission If the applicant is ineligible or the application is incomplete, the Agency will inform the applicant in writing of the decision, reasons therefore, and its appeal rights, and no further evaluation of the application will occur. A complete application for RCDI funds must include the following: 1. A summary page, double-spaced between items, listing the following: (This information should not be presented in narrative form.) a. Applicant's name, b. Applicant's address, c. Applicant's telephone number, d. Name of applicant's contact person and telephone number, e. Applicant's fax number, f. County where applicant is located, g. Congressional district number where applicant is located, h. Amount of grant request, i. Applicant's Tax Identification Number, j. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (Applicant Only), k. Number of recipients, l. Equal Opportunity Survey, OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. 02/28/09 (optional completion by applicant) 1. Source and amount of matching funds. 2. A detailed Table of Contents containing page numbers for each component of the application. 3. A project overview, no longer than five pages, including the following items, which will also be addressed separately and in detail under ``Building Capacity'' of the ``Evaluation Criteria.'' a. The type of technical assistance to be provided to the recipients and how it will be implemented. b. How the capacity and ability of the recipients will be improved. c. The overall goals to be accomplished. d. The benchmarks to be used to measure the success of the program. 4. Organizational documents, such as a certificate of incorporation and a current good standing certification from the Secretary of State where the applicant is incorporated and other similar and valid documentation of non-profit status, from the intermediary that confirms it has been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years as the applicant entity. 5. Verification of matching funds, i.e., a copy of a bank statement if matching funds are in cash or a copy of the confirmed funding commitment from the funding source. The verification of matching funds must be submitted with the application. The applicant will be contacted by the Agency prior to grant award to verify that the matching funds continue to be available. The applicant will have 10 working days from the date contacted to submit verification of matching funds. If the applicant is unable to provide the verification within that timeframe, the application will be considered ineligible. The applicant must maintain bank statements on file or other documentation for a period of at least three years after grant closing except that the records shall be retained beyond the three-year period if audit findings have not been resolved. 6. Applicant should verify that they have a DUNS number. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711. 7. The following information for each recipient: a. Recipient's entity name, b. Complete address (mailing and physical location, if different), c. County where located, d. Number of Congressional district where recipient is located, and e. Contact person's name and telephone number. 8. Submit evidence that each recipient entity is eligible: a. Nonprofits--provide a current valid letter confirming non-profit status from the Secretary of the State of incorporation or the IRS, a current good standing certification from the Secretary of the State of incorporation, or other valid documentation of non-profit status of each recipient. [[Page 6461]] b. Low-income rural community--provide evidence the entity is a public body, and a copy of the 2000 census data to verify the population, and evidence that the median household income is at, or below, 80 percent of either the State or national median household income. We will only accept data from https://www.census.gov. The specific instructions to retrieve data from this site are detailed under the ``Evaluation Criteria'' for ``Population'' and ``Income.'' c. Federally recognized tribes--provide the page listing their name from the current Federal Register list of tribal entities published on November 25, 2005 (70 FR 71194) by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 9. Each of the ``Evaluation Criteria'' must be addressed specifically and individually by category. Present these criteria in narrative form. Documentation must be limited to three pages per criterion. The ``Population'' and ``Income'' criteria for recipient locations can be provided in the form of a list; however, the source of the data must be included on the page(s). 10. A timeline identifying specific activities and proposed dates for completion. 11. A detailed project budget that includes the RCDI grant amount and matching funds for the duration of the grant. This should be a line-item budget, by category. Categories such as salaries, administrative, other, and indirect costs that pertain to the proposed project must be clearly defined. Supporting documentation listing the components of these categories must be included. The budget should be dated: Year 1, year 2, year 3. 12. Form SF-424, ``Application for Federal Assistance.'' (Do not complete Form SF-424A, ``Budget Information.'' A separate line-item budget should be presented as described in No. 11 of this section.) 13. Form SF-424B, ``Assurances--Non-Construction Programs.'' 14. Form AD-1047, ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions.'' 15. Form AD-1048, ``Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions. 16. Form AD-1049, ``Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements.'' 17. Certification of Non-Lobbying Activities. 18. Standard Form LLL, ``Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' if applicable. 19. Form RD 400-4, ``Assurance Agreement,'' for the applicant and each recipient. 20. Identify and report any association or relationship with Rural Development employees. The required forms and certifications can be downloaded from the RCDI Web site at: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/index.htm. C. Other Submission Information The original application package must be submitted to the Rural Development State Office where the applicant is located. A listing of Rural Development State Offices is included in this Notice. Applications will not be accepted via facsimile or electronic mail. Applicants may file an electronic application at https:// www.grants.gov. Grants.gov contains full instructions on all required passwords, credentialing, and software. Follow the instructions at Grants.gov for registering and submitting an electronic application. If a system problem or technical difficulty occurs with an electronic application, please use the customer support resources available at the Grants.gov Web site. Technical difficulties submitting an application through Grants.gov will not be a reason to extend the application deadline. If an application is unable to be submitted through Grants.gov, a paper application must be received in the appropriate State Office by the deadline noted previously. First time Grants.gov users should go to the ``Get Started'' tab on the Grants.gov site and carefully read and follow the steps listed. These steps need to be initiated early in the application process to avoid delays in submitting your application online. Step three, Registering with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), will take some time to complete. Keep that in mind when beginning the application process. In order to register with the CCR, your organization will need a DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character identification number provided by the commercial company, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). To investigate if your organization already has a DUNS number or to obtain a DUNS number, contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711. Be sure to complete the Marketing Partner ID (MPID) and Electronic Business Primary Point of Contact fields during the CCR registration process. These are mandatory fields that are required when submitting grant applications through Grants.gov. Information about registering with CCR was published in a Notice in the Federal Register entitled ``HHS Managing Partner Grants.gov E-Government Initiative'' on January 17, 2006, (71 FR 2549) by the Federal Reserve System. Additional application instructions for submitting an electronic application can be found by selecting this funding opportunity on Grants.gov. The deadline for receipt of an application is 4 p.m. local time May 5, 2008. The application deadline date and time are firm and apply to submission of the original application to the Rural Development State Office where the applicant is located. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline. A listing of Rural Development State Offices, their addresses, telephone numbers, and person to contact is provided elsewhere in this Notice. Applicants intending to mail applications must provide sufficient time to permit delivery on or before the closing deadline date and time. Acceptance by the United States Postal Service or private mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX), electronic mail or postage due applications will not be accepted. D. Funding Restrictions Meeting expenses. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 1345, ``Expenses of Meetings,'' appropriations may not be used for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses for a meeting. RCDI grant funds cannot be used for these meeting-related expenses. Matching funds may be used to pay for these expenses. RCDI funds may be used to pay for a speaker as part of a program, equipment to facilitate the program, and the actual room that will house the meeting. RCDI funds can be used for travel, transportation, or subsistence expenses for training and technical assistance purposes. Any meeting or training not delineated in the application must be approved by the Agency to verify compliance with 31 U.S.C. 1345. Travel and per diem expenses will be similar to those paid to Agency employees. Rates are based upon location. Rate information can be obtained from the applicable State Office. Grantees and recipients will be restricted to traveling coach class on common carrier airlines. Grantees and recipients may exceed the Government rate for lodging by a maximum of 20 percent. Meals and incidental expenses will be reimbursed at the same rate used by Agency employees. Mileage and gas reimbursement will be the same rate used by Agency employees. The current mileage and gas reimbursement rate is 48.5 cents per mile. [[Page 6462]] Part V--Application Review Information A. Evaluation Criteria Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria and weights: 1. Building Capacity--Maximum 60 Points. The applicant must demonstrate how they will improve the recipients' capacity, through a program of financial and technical assistance, as it relates to the RCDI purposes. Capacity-building financial and technical assistance should provide new functions to the recipients or expand existing functions that will enable the recipients to undertake projects in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development that will benefit the community. The program of financial and technical assistance provided, its delivery, and the measurability of the program's effectiveness will determine the merit of the application. All applications will be competitively ranked with the applications providing the most improvement in capacity development and measurable activities being ranked the highest. Capacity-building financial and technical assistance may include, but is not limited to: Training to conduct community development programs, e.g., homeownership education, or the establishment of minority business entrepreneurs, cooperatives, or micro-enterprises; organizational development, e.g., assistance to develop or improve board operations, management, and financial systems; instruction on how to develop and implement a strategic plan; instruction on how to access alternative funding sources to increase leveraging opportunities; staffing, e.g., hiring a person at intermediary or recipient level to provide technical assistance to recipients; and purchasing technology equipment at the recipient level, e.g., computers, printers, and software. a. The narrative response must: 1. Describe the nature of financial and technical assistance to be provided to the recipients and the activities that will be conducted to deliver the technical assistance; 2. Explain how financial and technical assistance will develop or increase the recipient's capacity. Indicate whether a new function is being developed or if existing functions are being expanded or performed more effectively; 3. Identify which RCDI purpose areas will be addressed with this assistance: Housing, community facilities, or community and economic development; and 4. Describe how the results of the technical assistance will be measured. What benchmarks will be used to measure effectiveness? b. The maximum 60 points for this criterion will be broken down as follows: 1. Type of financial and technical assistance and implementation activities. 35 points. 2. An explanation of how financial and technical assistance will develop capacity. 10 points. 3. Identification of the RCDI purpose. 5 points. 4. Measurement of outcomes. 10 points. 2. Expertise--Maximum 30 Points. The applicant must demonstrate that it has conducted programs of financial and technical assistance and achieved measurable results in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development in rural areas. Provide the name, contact information, and the type and amount of the financial and technical assistance the applicant organization has provided to the following for the last 5 years: a. Nonprofit organizations in rural areas. b. Low-income communities in rural areas, (also include the type of entity, e.g., city government, town council, or village board). c. Federally recognized tribes or any other culturally diverse organizations. 3. Population--Maximum 30 Points. Population is based on the average population from the 2000 census data for the communities in which the recipients are located. Community is defined for scoring purposes as a city, town, village, county, parish, borough, or census-designated place where the recipient's office is physically located. The applicant must submit the census data from the following Web site to verify the population figures used for each recipient. The data can be accessed on the Internet at https:// www.census.gov; click on ``American FactFinder'' from the left menu; click on ``Fact Sheet'' from the left menu; at the right, fill in one or more fields and click ``Go''; the name and population data for each recipient location must be listed in this section. The average population of the recipient locations will be used and will be scored as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scoring Population (points) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5,000 or less................................................ 30 5,001 to 10,000.............................................. 20 10,001 to 20,000............................................. 10 20,001 to 50,000............................................. 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Income--Maximum 30 Points. The average of the median household income for the communities where the recipients are physically located will determine the points awarded. Applicants may compare the average recipient median household income to the State median household income or the national median household income, whichever yields the most points. The national median household income to be used is $41,994. The applicant must submit the income data from the following Web site to verify the income for each recipient. The data being used is from the 2000 census. The data can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.census.gov; click on ``American FactFinder'' from the left menu; click on ``Fact Sheet'' from the left menu; at the right, fill in one or more fields and click ``Go''; the name and income data for each recipient location must be listed in this section. Points will be awarded as follows: Average Recipient Median Income Is Less than 60 percent of the state or national median household income. 30 points. Between 60 and 70 percent of the state or national median household income. 20 points. Greater than 70 percent of the state or national median household income. 10 points. 5. Soundness of Approach--Maximum 50 Points. The applicant can receive up to 50 points for soundness of approach. The overall proposal will be considered under this criterion. Applicants must list the page numbers in the application that address these factors. a. The ability to provide the proposed financial and technical assistance based on prior accomplishments has been demonstrated. b. The proposed financial and technical assistance program is clearly stated and the applicant has defined how this proposal will be implemented. The plan for implementation is viable. c. Cost effectiveness will be evaluated based on the budget in the application. The proposed grant amount and matching funds should be utilized to maximize capacity building at the recipient level. d. The proposal fits the objectives for which applications were invited. 6. Technical Assistance for the Development of Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements--20 Points. The applicant must demonstrate how they will improve the recipients' capacity to carry out activities related to the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency [[Page 6463]] improvements for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. 7. State Director's Points Based on Project Merit--20 Points. An additional 20 points may be awarded by the Rural Development State Director for the state's first priority project. Only one project per state will be awarded these points. Points may be awarded based on the Rural Development State Office's strategic plan. Assignment of points will include a written justification. 8. Proportional Distribution Points--20 Points. This criteria does not have to be addressed by the applicant. After applications have been evaluated and awarded points under the first 7 criteria, the Agency may award 20 points per application to promote an even distribution of grant awards between the ranges of $50,000.00 to $300,000.00. Proportional distribution may also include applicants in states that have not had a nonprofit organization as a recipient in the previous two years. B. Review and Selection Process Rating and ranking. Applications will be rated and ranked on a national basis by a review panel based on the ``Evaluation Criteria'' contained in this Notice. If there is a tied score after the applications have been rated and ranked, the tie will be resolved by reviewing the scores for ``Building Capacity'' and the applicant with the highest score in that category will receive a higher ranking. If the scores for ``Building Capacity'' are the same, the scores will be compared for the next criterion, in sequential order, until one highest score can be determined. Initial screening. The Agency will screen each application to determine eligibility during the period immediately following the application deadline. Listed below are many of the reasons for rejection from previous funding rounds to help the applicant prepare a better application. The following reasons for rejection are not all inclusive; however, they represent the majority of the applications previously rejected. 1. Recipients were not located in eligible rural areas based on the definition in this Notice. 2. Applicants failed to provide evidence of recipient's status, i.e., documentation supporting nonprofit evidence of organization. 3. Applicants failed to provide evidence of committed matching funds. 4. Application did not follow the RCDI structure with an intermediary and recipients. 5. Recipients were not identified in the application. 6. Intermediary did not provide evidence it had been incorporated for at least 3 years as the applicant entity. 7. Applicants failed to address the ``Evaluation Criteria.'' 8. The purpose of the proposal did not qualify as an eligible RCDI purpose. 9. Inappropriate use of funds (e.g., construction or renovations). 10. Providing financial and technical assistance directly to individuals. Part VI--Award Administration Information A. General Information Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the awarding official of the Agency shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged meritorious under the procedures set forth in this Notice. B. Award Notice Applicant will be notified of selection by letter. In addition, applicant will be requested to verify that components of the application have not changed. The award is not approved until all information has been verified, and the awarding official of the Agency has signed Form RD 1940-1, ``Request for Obligation of Funds.'' C. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Grantees will be required to do the following: 1. Execute a Rural Community Development Initiative Grant Agreement, which is published at the end of this Notice. 2. Execute Form RD 1940-1, ``Request for Obligation of Funds.'' 3. Use Form SF 270, ``Request for Advance or Reimbursement,'' to request reimbursements. Provide receipts for expenditures, timesheets and any other documentation to support the request for reimbursement. 4. Provide financial status and project performance reports on a quarterly basis starting with the first full quarter after the grant award. 5. Maintain a financial management system that is acceptable to the Agency. 6. Ensure that records are maintained to document all activities and expenditures utilizing RCDI grant funds and matching funds. Receipts for expenditures will be included in this documentation. 7. Provide annual audits or management reports on Form RD 442-2, ``Statement of Budget, Income and Equity,'' and Form RD 442-3, ``Balance Sheet,'' depending on the amount of Federal funds expended and the outstanding balance. 8. Collect and maintain data provided by recipients on race, sex, and national origin and ensure recipients collect and maintain the same data on beneficiaries. Race and ethnicity data will be collected in accordance with OMB Federal Register notice, ``Revisions to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity,'' (62 FR 58782), October 30, 1997. Sex data will be collected in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These items should not be submitted with the application but should be available upon request by the Agency. 9. Provide a final project performance report. 10. Identify and report any association or relationship with Rural Development employees on a format provided by the Agency. 11. The intermediary and recipient must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 12250. 12. The grantee must comply with policies, guidance, and requirements as described in the following applicable OMB Circulars and Code of Federal Regulations: a. OMB Circular A-87 (Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Government); b. OMB Circular A-122 (Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations); c. OMB Circular A-133 (Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations); d. 7 CFR part 3015 (Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations); e. 7 CFR part 3016 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments); f. 7 CFR part 3017 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)); g. 7 CFR part 3019 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-profit Organizations); and h. 7 CFR part 3052 (Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- Profit Organizations). D. Reporting Reporting requirements can be found in the Grant Agreement included in this Notice. Part VII--Agency Contact Contact the Rural Development office in the state where the applicant is [[Page 6464]] located. A list of Rural Development offices is included in this Notice. Part VIII--Nondiscrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Grant Amount Determination In the event the applicant is awarded a grant that is less than the amount requested, the applicant will be required to modify its application to conform to the reduced amount before execution of the grant agreement. The Agency reserves the right to reduce or withdraw the award if acceptable modifications are not submitted by the awardee within 15 working days from the date the request for modification is made. Any modifications must be within the scope of the original application. Rural Development State Office Contacts Note: Telephone numbers listed are not toll-free. Alabama State Office, Suite 601, Sterling Centre, 4121 Carmichael Road, Montgomery, AL 36106-3683, (334) 279-3400, TDD (334) 279-3495, Chris Harmon. Alaska State Office, 800 West Evergreen, Suite 201, Palmer, AK 99645, (907) 761-7705, TDD (907) 761-8905, Merlaine Kruse. Arizona State Office, 230 North 1st Avenue, Suite 206, Phoenix, AZ 85003, (602) 280- 8747, TDD (602) 280-8705, Leonard Gradillas. Arkansas State Office, 700 W. Capitol Ave., Rm. 3416, Little Rock, AR 72201-3225, (501) 301-3250, TDD (501) 301-3200, Jerry Virden. California State Office, 430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA 95616-4169, (530) 792-5810, TDD (530) 792-5848, Janice Waddell. Colorado State Office, 655 Parfet Street, Room E-100, Lakewood, CO 80215, 720-544-2927, TDD 720-544-2976, Delores Sanchez-Maez. Connecticut, Served by Massachusetts State Office. Delaware and Maryland State Office, 1221 College Park Dr., Suite 200, Dover, DE 19904-8713, (302) 857-3580, TDD (302) 697-4303, James E. Waters. Florida & Virgin Islands State Office, 4440 NW. 25th Place, P.O. Box 147010, Gainesville, FL 32614- 7010, (352) 338-3485, TDD (352) 338-3499, Michael Langston. Georgia State Office, Stephens Federal Building, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601-2768, (706) 546-2171, TDD (706) 546-2034, Jerry M. Thomas. Guam, Served by Hawaii State Office. Hawaii, Guam, & Western Pacific Territories State Office, Room 311, Federal Building, 154 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 933-8310, TDD (808) 933-8321, Ted Matsuo. Idaho State Office, 9173 West Barnes Dr., Suite A1, Boise, ID 83709, (208) 378-5617, TDD (208) 378-5600, Daniel H. Fraser. Illinois State Office, 2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821, (217) 403- 6211, TDD (217) 403-6240, Patrick Lydic. Indiana State Office, 5975 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1996, (317) 290- 3100 (ext. 431), TDD (317) 290-3343, Gregg Delp. Iowa State Office, 873 Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 284-4663, TDD (515) 284-4858, Karla Peiffer. Kansas State Office, 1303 SW. First American Place, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66604-4040, (785) 271-2730, TDD (785) 271-2767, Gary L. Smith. Kentucky State Office, 771 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40503, (859) 224- 7336, TDD (859) 224-7300, Vernon Brown. Louisiana State Office, 3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302, (318) 473-7962, TDD (318) 473-7920, Richard Hoffpauir. Maine State Office, 967 Illinois Ave., Suite 4, P.O. Box 405, Bangor, ME 04402-0405, (207) 990-9124, TDD (207) 942-7331, Ron Lambert. Maryland, Served by Delaware State Office. Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode Island State Office, 451 West Street, Suite 2, Amherst, MA 01002-2999, (413) 253- 4300, TDD (413) 253-7068, Daniel R. Beaudette. Michigan State Office, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 324-5208, TDD (517) 337-6795, Frank J. Tuma. Minnesota State Office, 410 Farm Credit Service Building, 375 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1853, (651) 602-7800, TDD (651) 602-3799. William Slininger. Mississippi State Office, Federal Building, Suite 831, 100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39269, (601) 965-4316, TDD (601) 965-5850. Bettye Oliver. Missouri State Office, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Parkade Center, Suite 235, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 876-0976, TDD (573) 876-9480. Clark Thomas. Montana State Office, 900 Technology Blvd., Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 585- 2530, TDD (406) 585-2562. John Guthmiller. Nebraska State Office, Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall N., Lincoln, NE 68508, (402) 437-5559, TDD (402) 437-5551. Denise Brosius-Meeks. Nevada State Office, 1390 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703-9910, (775) 887- 1222 (ext. 19), TDD (775) 885-0633. Kay Vernatter. New Hampshire Served by Vermont State Office. New Jersey State Office, 8000 Midlantic Drive, 5th Floor North, Suite 500, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 787-7750. Kenneth Drewes. New Mexico State Office, 6200 Jefferson St. NE., Room 255, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 761-4950, TDD (505) 761-4938. Martha Torrez. New York State Office, The Galleries of Syracuse, 441 S. Salina Street, Suite 357, Syracuse, NY 13202-2541, (315) 477-6400, TDD (315) 477-6447. Gail Giannotta. North Carolina State Office, 4405 Bland Road, Suite 260, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 873-2000, TDD (919) 873-2003. Roger Davis. North Dakota State Office, Federal Building, Room 208, 220 East Rosser Ave., P.O. Box 1737, Bismarck, ND 58502-1737, (701) 530-2037, TDD (701) 530-2113. Dale VanEchout. Ohio State Office, Federal Building, Room 507, 200 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2418, (614) 255-2400, TDD (614) 255-2554. David M. Douglas. Oklahoma State Office, 100 USDA, Suite 108, Stillwater, OK 74074-2654, (405) 742-1000, TDD (405) 742-1007. Michael W. Schrammel. Oregon State Office, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR 97232, (503) 414- 3300, TDD (503) 414-3387. John J. Brugger. Pennsylvania State Office, One Credit Union Place, Suite 330, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2996, (717) 237-2299, TDD (717) 237-2261. Gary Rothrock. Puerto Rico State Office, IBM Building--Suite 601, 654 Munos Rivera Avenue, San Juan, PR 00918-6106, (787) 766-5095, TDD (787) 766-5332. Ramon Melendez. Rhode Island Served by Massachusetts State Office. South Carolina State Office, [[Page 6465]] Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, Room 1007, Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 253-3656, TDD (803) 765-5697. Ken King. South Dakota State Office, Federal Building, Room 210, 200 Fourth Street, SW., Huron, SD 57350, (605) 352-1100, TDD (605) 352-1147. Doug Roehl. Tennessee State Office, Suite 300, 3322 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203-1084, (615) 783-1300, TDD (615) 783-1397. Keith Head. Texas State Office, Federal Building, Suite 102, 101 South Main, Temple, TX 76501, (254) 742-9700, TDD (254) 742-9712. Francesco Valentin. Utah State Office, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Room 4311, P.O. Box 11350, Salt Lake City, UT 84138, (801) 524-4326, TDD (801) 524-3309. Bonnie Carrig. Vermont State Office, City Center, 3rd Floor, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828-6030, TDD (802) 223-6365. Rhonda Shippee. Virgin Islands Served by Florida State Office. Virginia State Office, Culpeper Building, Suite 238, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond, VA 23229, (804) 287-1550, TDD (804) 287-1753. Carrie Schmidt. Washington State Office, 1835 Black Lake Boulevard, SW., Suite B, Olympia, WA 98501-5715, (360) 740-7738. Gayle Hoskison. Western Pacific Territories Served by Hawaii State Office. West Virginia State Office, Federal Building, 75 High Street, Room 320, Morgantown, WV 26505-7500, (304) 284-4860, TDD (304) 284-4836. Dianne Crysler. Wisconsin State Office, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481, (715) 345-7614, TDD (715) 345-7610, Mark Brodziski. Wyoming State Office, Federal Building, Room 1005, 100 East B Street, P.O. Box 11005, Casper, WY 82602-5006, (307) 261-6300, TDD (307) 261-6333, Alana Cannon. Dated: January 25, 2008. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service Rural Community Development Initiative Grant Agreement This grant agreement (Agreement), effective the date the Agency official signs the document, is a contract for receipt of grant funds under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI). Between-------------------- a private or public or tribal organization, (Grantee or Intermediary) and the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, (Agency or Grantor), for the benefit of recipients listed in Grantee's application for the grant. Witnesseth: The principal amount of the grant is $-------- (Grant Funds). Matching funds, in an amount equal to the grant funds, will be provided by Grantee. The Grantee and Grantor will execute Form RD 1940-1, ``Request for Obligation of Funds.'' Whereas, Grantee will provide a program of financial and technical assistance to develop the capacity and ability of nonprofit organizations, low-income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development in rural areas; According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0575-0180. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information. Now, therefore, in consideration of the grant; Grantee agrees that Grantee will: A. Provide a program of financial and technical assistance in accordance with the proposal outlined in the application, (see Attachment A), the terms of which are incorporated with this Agreement and must be adhered to. Any changes to the approved program of financial and technical assistance must be approved in writing by the Grantor; B. Use Grant Funds only for the purposes and activities specified in the application package approved by the Agency including the approved budget. Any uses not provided for in the approved budget must be approved in writing by the Agency in advance; C. Charge expenses for travel and per diem that will not exceed the rates paid Agency employees for similar expenses. Grantees and recipients will be restricted to traveling coach class on common carrier airlines. Lodging rates may exceed the Government rate by a maximum of 20 percent. Meals and incidental expenses will be reimbursed at the same rate used by Agency employees, which is based upon location. Mileage and gas will be reimbursed at the existing Government rate. Rates can be obtained from the applicable State Office; D. Charge meeting expenses in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 1345. Grant funds may not be used for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses for a meeting. Matching funds may be used to pay these expenses. Any meeting or training not delineated in the application must be approved by the Agency to verify compliance with 31 U.S.C. 1345; E. Request for advances or reimbursement for grant activities. If payment is to be made by advance, the Grantee shall request advance payment, but not more frequently than once every 30 days, of grant funds by using Standard Form 270, ``Request for Advance or Reimbursement.'' Receipts, invoices, hourly wage rate, personnel payroll records, or other documentation must be provided by intermediary upon request from the Agency. This information must be maintained in the intermediary's files. If payment is to be made by reimbursement, the Grantee shall request reimbursement of grant funds, but not more frequently than once every 30 days, by using Standard Form 270, ``Request for Advance or Reimbursement.'' Receipts, invoices, hourly wage rate, personnel payroll records, or other documentation, as determined by the Agency, must be provided by the intermediary upon request to justify the amount. This information must be maintained in the intermediary's files. All requests for advances or reimbursements must include matching fund usage. Matching funds must be at least equal to the grant amount requested. F. Provide periodic reports as required by the Grantor. A financial status report and a project performance report will be required on a quarterly basis (due 30 working days after each calendar quarter). The financial status report must show how grant funds and matching funds have been used to date. A final report may serve as the last quarterly report. Grantees shall constantly monitor performance to ensure that time schedules are being met and projected goals by time periods are being accomplished. The project performance reports shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Describe the activities that the funds reflected in the financial status report were used for; 2. A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives for that period; 3. Reasons why established objectives were not met, if applicable; 4. Problems, delays, or adverse conditions which will affect attainment of overall program objectives, prevent meeting time schedules or objectives, or preclude the attainment of particular objectives during established time periods. This disclosure shall be accomplished by a statement of the action taken or planned to resolve the situation; 5. Objectives and timetables established for the next reporting period; 6. A summary of the race, sex, and national origin of the recipients and a summary from the recipients of the race, sex, and national origin of the beneficiaries; and 7. The final report will also address the following: a. What have been the most challenging or unexpected aspects of this program? b. What advice would you give to other organizations planning a similar program? Please include strengths and limitations of the program. If you had the opportunity, what would you have done differently? c. Are there any post-grant plans for this project? If yes, how will they be financed? G. Consider potential recipients without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability; H. Ensure that any services or training offered by the recipient, as a result of the financial and technical assistance received, must be made available to all persons in the recipient's service area without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, [[Page 6466]] genetic information (not all protected bases apply to all programs) at reasonable rates, including assessments, taxes, or fees. Programs and activities must be delivered from accessible locations. The recipient must ensure that, where there are non-English speaking populations, materials are provided in the language that is spoken; I. Ensure recipients are required to place nondiscrimination statements in advertisements, notices, pamphlets and brochures making the public aware of their services. The Grantee and recipient are required to provide widespread outreach and public notification in promoting any type of training or services that are available through grant funds; J. The Grantee must collect and maintain data on recipients by race, sex, and national origin. The grantee must ensure that their recipients also collect and maintain data on beneficiaries by race, sex, and national origin as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and must be provided to the Agency for compliance review purposes. USDA Rural Development will complete a pre-award and a post award compliance review. The pre-award will be before grant approval or disbursement of funds. A post award review will be conducted 90 days after the project is in full operation and before all grant funds have been disbursed; K. 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These days, we live in a society that seems to revolve around work. It feels like it is all we do! This can lead to crazy levels of stress that are difficult to manage. If you're ready to get your stress under control and get back to your life, read on for my favorite tips to reduce your stress levels while still managing your busy life:
Improve Your SEO
One thing that always gets me stressed out is having to share my blog posts, trying to make sure they get enough traffic. This is really important when it comes to working with brands because I want them to get as much as possible out of working with me. Having the feeling of not getting enough traffic to a certain post or to my website in general is very stressful (and time-consuming). The best way to tackle this now and long-term, as well, is by improving your search engine optimization on your website. To break it down for you, search engine optimization is dealing with how high your posts and website ranks within Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. When you improve your search engine optimization, your website should begin to crawl up on the pages and your goal is to ultimately get your website and/or posts on page 1 of Google. Unfortunately, search engine optimization takes a lot of skill and time when it comes to "cracking the code." That's where there are companies out there that will do it for you – with ease. The number one digital marketing company in the area, New Jersey SEO, or NJ SEO for short, is here to help you with all things related to search engine optimization and other digital marketing needs. As a mom, it is extremely beneficial to have companies out there like NJ SEO that can help you because you just do not have time for everything and SEO is probably one of the things that gets put on the back burner for a lot of us, myself included.
NJ SEO takes the stress out of it for you. They can help you with services such as SEO, web design, web development, mobile marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, PPC (pay per click), and more. NJ SEO provides month to month services, so you are not locked into any long-term contracts. With NJ SEO, you know you are in good hands. Matt Anton, who is in charge of client strategy and execution is cited as an SEO expert, has over 100 endorsements and recommendations and is listed as one of the top local SEO marketers. Matt, along with his team at NJ SEO consistently deliver outstanding results and they can help take the stress out of SEO for you.
Wind Down At Night
These days, we are often working up until the moment we go to bed. We might get more done by doing this, but it can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep and increase stress levels. Be kind to yourself, especially at the end of a long day, and do something relaxing at night to help you wind down before you go to sleep. Some of my favorite options include turning off your phone 30 minutes before bed, reading a book, listening to music, or drinking decaffeinated herbal tea. Don't let the stress of your day continue onto the next, or it will build up and be unmanageable very quickly.
Take Care Of Your Health
It might feel like you are too stressed out to even do things to take care of your health, but taking care of yourself is actually the first step to managing your stress. When you are healthy physically, you will find it much easier to be healthy mentally as well. There are many different aspects of taking care of yourself physically. One of the most important, in my opinion, is eating a healthy and nutritious diet. Food is where you get your energy from. If you eat foods that will make you tired and weigh you down instead of giving you the energy you need to work, you will not get as much done and of course you will be stressed out! Eat a well-balanced diet to feel energetic and to give you that brain power you need to concentrate and get stuff done.
Working out is another important way to take care of your health. An added bonus is that working out alone has been shown to reduce stress levels! Now when I say workout, I don't mean you have to go run a marathon or do intense HIIT workouts everyday; it is important that you find something that works for you and that you enjoy. Some popular options that many people enjoy include walking, swimming, playing sports, dancing, and hiking, amongst others. Working out will keep you healthy, reduce your stress levels, and will be a welcome break to your work!
Finally, even with the crazy busy lifestyle that we all seem to have these days, it is critical that you make time to do things that you enjoy doing. For example, if you like painting, schedule 30-minutes each evening after work to dedicate to painting. Similarly, if reading is your thing, rather than taking work to bed each night, take a book. Make sure that you are enjoying your life and not just spending it working nonstop!


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Online shopping has won many a consumer over with the quick, easy and convenient benefits it provides. But even with all its pros, the check-out process can still be a bit laborious and time consuming. As with all things digital, we have become spoiled for choice and anything other than lightening fast can make users a little grumpy. This is the issue that Paddle has set out to address. It's an app for iPhone, Android and tablets that allows users to make payments with a quick click or tap. The Paddle API also makes it quick and easy for its functionality to be integrated with other existing e-commerce systems.
Instead of requiring a user to fill in a long list of payment and personal details every time they want to complete a transaction, Paddle simply requires that they provide these details once, then the application automatically stores them securely for future use. The system uses banking-grade security measures to keep card details encrypted, and as added protection, the system requires that the user types in the security code for the card they are using to make the payment. Users are able to pay with Paddle on any web page that displays the "Pay With Paddle" button at the check-out. Then it's a simple process of clicking that button and completing a payment within 10 seconds. The system also makes use of QR codes which allows users to easily make payments with the Paddle app on their phones while shopping on a different system, like a laptop or desktop for example. In a Mobile Payments Today article, Paddle founder, Ed Lea says,
"Most mobile payments don't make the payment easier and online is especially cumbersome," he added, "with Paddle, consumers have an easier purchase experience on the mobile web."
The whole point of Paddle is to make the online payment process a simple and easy one, and the company has continued this approach in their creation of the Paddle API, making Integration as straightforward as possible. Some example API methods include adding Paddle buttons on sites and applications, accepting payments and reviewing transactions. Further information and Documentation is available on the website, and developers are encouraged to contact the company and share any feedback they may have in order to make the process an even better one.


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Thank you so much to our generous sponsors! We couldn't run Bethel University without the help and support of these special businesses, organizations, and individuals.
Please stop in and visit our sponsors, and thank them for supporting BU!
Sustainers ($500 & up):
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This isostatic residual gravity map is part of a regional effort to investigate the tectonics and water resources of the central Coast Range. This map serves as a basis for modeling the shape of basins and for determining the location and geometry of faults in the area. Local spatial variations in the Earth's gravity field (after removing variations caused by instrument drift, earth-tides, latitude, elevation, terrain, and deep crustal structure), as expressed by the isostatic anomaly, reflect the distribution of densities in the mid- to upper crust, which in turn can be related to rock type. Steep gradients in the isostatic gravity field often indicate lithologic or structural boundaries. Gravity highs reflect the Mesozoic granitic and Franciscan Complex basement rocks that comprise both the northwest-trending Santa Lucia and Gabilan Ranges, whereas gravity lows in Salinas Valley and the offshore basins reflect the thick accumulations of low-density alluvial and marine sediment. Gravity lows also occur where there are thick deposits of low-density Monterey Formation in the hills southeast of Arroyo Seco (>2 km, Marion, 1986). Within the map area, isostatic residual gravity values range from approximately -60 mGal offshore in the northern part of the Sur basin to approximately 22 mGal in the Santa Lucia Range.
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Those of you who keep up with high school football most likely have heard about the drama between Detroit Denby and Almont. Denby and Almont faced off in semifinals Saturday, Nov. 23. The game was called early due to excessive penalties on Denby's part, Almont winning 36-8. After the game, Almont fans and band members allegedly provoked Denby players into attacking them.
And that's what's everyone has been talking about – how Almont started it.
No one's talking about how there were cops at the game even before the fights broke out because Denby players had gotten into it with the team they played the previous weekend.
No one's talking about how Denby players refused to shake hands with Almont players after the game because their coach
"couldn't guarantee" Almont's safety. No one's talking about how Denby went into Walled Lake Central's school, where the game was held, and damaged lockers and trophy cases. No one's talking about how many threats Almont has received in the days since the game.
Why? Because the papers covering it in the first place, the papers that anyone cares about, are based in Detroit. They're hardly going to show a home team in a negative light.
They aren't going to mention that the person who may or may not have thrown "racial slurs" at Denby players after the game wasn't associated with Almont.
They aren't going to mention that Denby players were shoving Almont band members who just happened to be in their way.
They aren't going to mention that video of Denby players climbing into the stands to attack Almont spectators.
They aren't going to mention that the game officials commended Almont football players for keeping calm despite repeated illegal hits from the other team.
They aren't going to mention that Almont had to take unmarked buses to finals and fans were told not to wear anything visibly Almont because Denby threatened to come to Ford Field and attack anyone wearing orange and black.
No, it's all about what we did. We're the white country hicks who drive tractors to school and throw racial slurs at visitors and feign innocence. Well, guess what? Almont never claimed to be innocent in all of this.
If Detroit Free Press and the other Detroit-based news stations cared to get to the bottom of it like any good reporter should, they would know that Almont promised to investigate. They would know that Denby isn't as clean-cut as they're painted.
You don't get to play the victim-of-racism card if you've actually done something wrong. You don't get to turn it around on us when we win fair-and-square.
Everything written in the papers has been taken so out-of-context, of course Almont is going to look x.
All because of biased journalism, our town's reputation has been trashed.
They can't take back what they said. They can't even fix it with an apology.
And would they apologize? No. Not only are they biased, spinning the story to benefit their home team, they're going to keep up the lies told in the original stories.
Thanks to local papers like the Romeo Rambler, we know Detroit Free Press and other papers are well aware of what their stories have done. They know that they've wrongly slandered an entire town.
But they can't apologize, for risk of litigation and because it would be very bad for their business.
What about us? What about the entire town they slandered on state news? What about the football team who, even if they had won the state finals, would forever have it hanging over their heads that their victory came in the middle of this mess?
Not only are they writers of biased journalism, they're writers of untruthful journalism.
They cannot sink lower than that.
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And here we are packing and getting ready to leave again. We have been home for a week and were scheduled to go to Seguin Island (this is a crazy year for us) on Sunday. Seguin was our first island lighthouse caretaking gig and it holds a special place in our hearts. Tim has been in touch with the present caretakers and it sounds like they have taken fabulous care of the island and hosted nearly 3000 visitors, each one escorted up the lighthouse tower in groups!
Now the weather report looks like we will go on Saturday because 6 foot seas are predicted for Sunday and the waters off the Kennebec River are some of the more treacherous coastal waters. They combine wind, tide and a beach landing. Oh for the protected waters of Protection Island. It was so easy these few days back on the mainland. I only had to glance at the weather to see what clothing to wear. Now we're back to looking at marine forecasts and it is not a pretty sight. The weather won't be anything like Hurricane Harvey, which just devastated Houston, killed several, caused at least 30,000 people to seek shelter and will cost billions to repair.
But it will cause a change in plans.
We quickly assimilated to home living, however brief. We bonded with the northern grandchildren, went to a minor league baseball game, worked and worked, caught up with friends, unpacked, and now are packing again.
Yet, I am trying to maintain the slow paced life I enjoyed in Washington. I walked the hour to work one day and saw this cloud upon cloud.
Another day after work, I went down to the Champlain bridge that spans Lake Champlain and walked back and forth between the states a couple of times and toured the Crown Point Historic site.
We have a personal connection to this bridge. When they decided to replace the old one, they put several designs out for public comment and vote. This is the one we chose.
I was reminded I have to try again to build a clay pizza oven. My first attempt collapsed but I saw a beautiful example at the Fort. I'm not sure when they use it but it inspired me. I just have to stay home long enough to do it.
Now to pack.


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Get Organized in the New Year
Organizing your life can lead to better efficiency and a vast reduction in stress.
For those who rely on routine, keeping all aspects of life neatly in order is absolutely essential. Here are some steps to take to ensure the restoration of order and organization.
- Pick everything up from your home/workspace and clean. Don't worry about organizing everything into piles just yet. First, just make sure that everything is freshly washed or dusted.
- Put away everything that already has a logical place while collecting everything else into one central location. Put clothes in the closet, pencils in the desk drawer, dishes in the cabinet, et cetera. Put everything else — loose papers, photos, folders, random nick-knacks — on, say, the dining room table to be gone through later.
- Clear a chunk of time to organized the unorganized. It will help if you aren't interrupted during this period.
- Put things in like piles. Put the bills with the bills, the photos with the photos, and so on.
- Sort items in an order that makes sense to you. If you want to sort your bills by order of descending date, then do so. Choose an order that will make these things easiest for you to find later, should you need them.
- Determine what sort of filing system you will use and put the items away. Purchase a file cabinet or a sturdy folder system.
7. Enjoy a Happy New Year!


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Denis Ryan has placed 1st in the 20-29 age group in the 2009 Lower Mainland Cross Country Series in Vancouver.
Competing in 6 of the 8 races in the series he finished the season on Dec 5 with a fine showing in the Gunner Shaw Memorial 10K. His time of 36:39 was good for 3rd place age group and 14th place overall in the race.


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This past weekend was one for the books! We attended the Arians Family Foundation Farewell Gala and Golf Tournament.
This year's golf tournament was special as we provided limited-edition "Coach" T-shirts for all the participating golfers.
As for the gala–it was definitely a memorable night. We were humbled and honored to have been recognized by the foundation with the Ambassador of The Year award! While we hate goodbyes, we are grateful for all that former Arizona Cardinals' coach, Bruce Arians, and his foundation, have done for the community.
For nearly four years we've had the pleasure of working with the Arians Family Foundation and support them in their mission to develop programs which strive to prevent and reform the abuse and neglect of children.
We're happy to share, however–even though "coach" is now off to Florida–our partnership will continue, and foundation will continue to be involved in the community by helping raise funds and awareness for the Voices for CASA Children organization in Arizona.
Check out the images below for highlights of the weekend!