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Note to Applicants: This notice is a complete application package. Together with the statute authorizing the program and the applicable regulations governing this program, including the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), this notice contains all of the information, application forms, and instructions needed to apply for a grant under this program.
Purpose of Program: This program provides grants to incorporate courses and curricula on appropriate and effective instructional and assessment methodologies, strategies and resources specific to limited English proficient students, into preservice and inservice professional development programs for teachers, pupil services personnel, administrators, and other educational personnel in order to prepare such individuals to provide effective services to limited English proficient students. The program focuses on the development of coursework and curricula for professional development programs for currently practicing teachers and other educational personnel who provide instruction or support to LEP students, but who do not expect to become bilingual education or English as a second language specialists. Funds under this program may be used to provide for the development of training programs in collaboration with other programs, such as programs authorized under Titles I and II of this Act and under the Head Start Act.
Eligible Applicants: One or more institutions of higher education (IHEs); one or more local educational agencies (LEAs); one or more State educational agencies (SEAs); or one or more nonprofit organizations (NPOs) which have entered into consortia arrangements with an IHE, LEA, or SEA.
Applications Available: January 18, 2000.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 8, 2000.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 9, 2000.
Available Funds: $8 million.
Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$250,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $200,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 40.
The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
Project Period: Up to 36 Months.
Applicable Regulations
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.
Description of Program
The statutory authorization for this program, and the application requirements that apply to this competition, are set forth in sections 7142 and 7146-7150 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 7472 and 7476-7480), Pub. L. 103-382, enacted October 20, 1994.
Activities conducted under this program must assist educational personnel in meeting State and local certification requirements for bilingual education and, wherever possible, must lead to the awarding of college or university credit.
Competitive Priority
The Secretary, under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i) and 34 CFR 299.3(b), gives preference to applications that meet the following competitive priority. The Secretary awards up to 3 points for an application that meets this competitive priority. These points are in addition to any points the application earns under the selection criteria for the program:
Projects that will contribute to systemic educational reform in an Empowerment Zone, including a Supplemental Empowerment Zone, or an Enterprise Community designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the United States Department of Agriculture, and are made an integral part of the Zone's or Community's comprehensive community revitalization strategies.
For a list of areas that have been designated as Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities go to: http://www.ezec.gov/ezec/mainmap.html and http://www.hud.gov/pressrel/ezec/urban.html.
Invitational Priority
The Secretary is particularly interested in applications that meet the following invitational priority. However, an application that meets this invitational priority receives no competitive or absolute preference over other applications (34 CFR 75.105(c)(1)).
Projects that incorporate training in family involvement into formal induction programs for beginning secondary teachers or ongoing professional development programs for currently practicing secondary teachers.
Selection Criteria:
The Secretary uses the following selection criteria in 34 CFR 75.210 to evaluate applications for new grants under this competition.
The maximum score for all of these criteria is 100 points.
The maximum score for each criterion is indicated in parentheses.
(a) Significance (10 points). (1) The Secretary considers the significance of the proposed project.
(2) In determining the significance of the proposed project the Secretary considers the likelihood that the proposed project will result in system change or improvement.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210 (b) (1) and (2)(v))
(b) Need for project (10 points). (1) The Secretary considers the need for the proposed project.
(2) In determining the need for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The magnitude or severity of the problem to be addressed by the proposed project.
(ii) The extent to which specific gaps or weaknesses in services, infrastructure, or opportunities have been identified and will be addressed by the proposed project, including the nature and the magnitude of those gaps or weaknesses.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210 (a)(1) and (2)(i) and (v))
(c) Quality of the project design (45 points). (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the design of the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the goals, objectives, and outcomes to be achieved by the proposed project are clearly specified and measurable.
(ii) The extent to which the design of the proposed project is appropriate to, and will successfully address, the needs of the target population or other identified needs.
(iii) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to build capacity and yield results that will extend beyond the period of Federal financial assistance.
(iv) The extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practice.
(v) The extent to which the proposed project will be coordinated with similar or related efforts, and with other appropriate community, State, and Federal resources.
(vi) The extent to which the proposed project represents an exceptional approach for meeting the statutory purposes and requirements.Start Printed Page 2789
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(c)(1) and (2)(i), (ii), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), and xvi).
(d) Quality of project services (5 points). (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the services to be provided by the proposed project, the Secretary considers the quality and sufficiency of strategies for ensuring equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(d)(1) and(2).
(e) Quality of project personnel (5 points). (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the personnel who will carry out the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of project personnel, the Secretary considers the extent to which the applicant encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.
(3) In addition, the Secretary considers the qualifications, including relevant training and experience, of key project personnel.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(e)(1),(2) and (3)(ii))
(f) Quality of the management plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the management plan for the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the management plan for the proposed project, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The adequacy of the management plan to achieve the objectives of the proposed project on time and within budget, including clearly defined responsibilities, timelines, and milestones for accomplishing project tasks.
(ii) The adequacy of the procedures for ensuring feedback and continuous improvement in the operation of the proposed project.
(iii) How the applicant will ensure that a diversity of perspectives are brought to bear in the operation of the proposed project, including those of parents, teachers, the business community, a variety of disciplinary and professional fields, recipients or beneficiaries of services, or others, as appropriate.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(g)(1) and (2)(i)(ii)(v)
(g) Quality of the project evaluation. (20 points) (1) The Secretary considers the quality of the evaluation to be conducted of the proposed project.
(2) In determining the quality of the evaluation, the Secretary considers the following factors:
(i) The extent to which the methods of evaluation provide for examining the effectiveness of project implementation strategies.
(ii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation include the use of objective performance measures that are clearly related to the intended outcomes of the project and will produce quantitative and qualitative data to the extent possible.
(iii) The extent to which the methods of evaluation will provide performance feedback and permit periodic assessment of progress toward achieving intended outcomes.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.210(h)(1) and (2)(iii),(iv), and (vi)).
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs:
This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) and the regulations in 34 CFR Part 79.
The objective of the Executive order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and to strengthen federalism by relying on State and local processes for State and local government coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance.
Applicants must contact the appropriate State Single Point of Contact to find out about, and to comply with, the State's process under Executive order 12372.
Applicants proposing to perform activities in more than one State should immediately contact the Single Point of Contact for each of those States and follow the procedure established in each State under the Executive Order. If you want to know the name and address of any State Single Point of Contact, see the list published in the Federal Register on April 28, 1999 (64 FR 22963) or you may view the latest SPOC list on the OMB Web site at the following address: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants
In States that have not established a process or chosen a program for review, State, area-wide, regional, and local entities may submit comments directly to the Department.
Any State process recommendation and other comments submitted by a State Single Point of Contact and any comments from State, areawide, regional, and local entities must be mailed or hand-delivered by the date indicated in this notice to the following address: The Secretary, E.O. 12372—CFDA# 84.195B, U.S. Department of Education, Room 7E200, 400 Maryland Ave SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-0125.
Proof of mailing will be determined on the same basis as applications (see 34 CFR 75.102). Recommendations or comments may be hand-delivered until 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on the date indicated in this notice.
Please note that the above address is not the same address as the one to which the applicant submits its completed application. Do not send applications to the above address.
Instructions for Transmittal of Applications
(a) If an applicant wants to apply for a grant, the applicant must
(1) Mail the original and two copies of the application on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA# 84.195B), Washington, D.C. 20202-4725 or
(2) Hand-deliver the original and two copies of the application by 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on or before the deadline date to: U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, Attention: (CFDA# 84.195B), Room #3633, Regional Office Building #3, 7th and D Streets, SW., Washington, D.C.
(b) An applicant must show one of the following as proof of mailing:
(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.
(2) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service.
(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial carrier.
(4) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary.
(c) If an application is mailed through the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary does not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:
(1) A private metered postmark.
(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.
(1) The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant should check with its local post office.
(2) The Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application Receipt Acknowledgment to each applicant. If an applicant fails to receive the notification of application receipt within 15 days from the date of mailing the application, the applicant should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 708-9495.
(3) The applicant must indicate on the envelope and—if not provided by the Department—in Item 10 of the Application for Federal Assistance Start Printed Page 2790(Standard Form 424) the CFDA number and suffix letter, if any, of the competition under which the application is being submitted.
Application Instructions and Forms
The appendix to this notice is divided into three parts, plus a statement regarding estimated public reporting burden, a notice to applicants regarding compliance with Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), questions and answers on this program (located at the end of the notice) and various assurances, certifications, and required documentation. These parts and additional materials are organized in the same manner that the submitted application should be organized. The parts and additional materials are as follows:
Part I: Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424) and instructions.
Part II: Budget Information—Non-Construction Programs (ED Form No. 524) and instructions.
Part III: Application Narrative.
Additional Materials
a. Estimated Public Reporting Burden.
b. Group Application Certification.
c. Project Documentation.
d. Program Assurances.
e. Assurances—Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B) and Instructions.
f. Certifications Regarding: Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013) and Instructions.
g. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014) and Instructions. (Note: ED 80-0014 is intended for the use of grantees and should not be transmitted to the Department.)
h. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form LLL) (if applicable) and Instructions. This document has been marked to reflect statutory changes. See the notice published in the Federal Register (61 FR 1413) by the Office of Management and Budget on January 19, 1996.
i. Notice to All Applicants (GEPA Requirement) and Instructions (OMB No. 1801-0004). An applicant may submit information on a photostatic copy of the application and budget forms, the assurances, and the certifications. However, the application form, the assurances, and the certifications must each have an original signature. All applicants must submit one original signed application, including ink signatures on all forms and assurances, and two copies of the application. Please mark each application as original or copy. No grant may be awarded unless a completed application has been received.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: email@example.com or Cynthia Ryan (202) 205-8842 at U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5090, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this notice in an alternate format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact persons listed in the preceding paragraph. Please note, however, that the Department is not able to reproduce in an alternate format the standard forms included in the notice.
Electronic Access to This Document
You may view this document, as well as all other Department of Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at either of the following sites:
To use the PDF you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Program with Search, which is available free at either of the preceding sites. If you have questions about using the PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll free at 1-888-293-6498 or in the Washington, DC area at (202) 512-1530.
The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available at GPO access at:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/endex.htmlStart Signature
Dated: January 7, 2000.
Art Love,
Acting Director, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs.
Instructions for Estimated Public Reporting Burden
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 OMB No. 1885-0545. (Expiration Date: 03/31/2002) The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 120 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If you have any comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20202-6510.
Checklist for Applicants
Forms and Other Items for the Application
□ 1. Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED Form 424).
□ 2. Group Application Certification (if applicable).
□ 3. Budget Information (ED Form No. 524).
□ 4. Itemized budget for each project year.
□ 5. Participant Data.
□ 6. Project Documentation.
Section A—Copy of Transmittal Letter to SEA requesting SEA to comment on application
Section B—Documentation of Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community (if applicable)
□ 7. Program Assurances.
□ 8. Assurances—Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B).
□ 9. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED 80-0013).
□ 10. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions (ED 80-0014) (if applicable).
□ 11. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
□ 12. Notice to All Applicants (GEPA Requirement) (OMB No. 1801-0004).
□ 13. Table of Contents.
□ 14. One-page abstract (single-spaced).
□ 15. Application Narrative (not to exceed 30 pages double-spaced, see instructions below).
□ 16. One original and two copies of the application for transmittal to the Start Printed Page 2791Department's Application Control Center.
17. One copy of the application to the appropriate State Education Agency.
18. One copy of the application to the appropriate State Single Point of Contact (if applicable).
Mandatory Page Limits for the Application Narrative
The narrative is the section of the application where you address the selection criteria used by reviewers in evaluating the application. You must limit the narrative to the equivalent of no more than 30 pages, using the following standards:
(1) A page is 8.5″ x 11″, on one side only with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides.
(2) You must double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in charts, tables figures and graphs.
If you use a proportional computer font, you may not use a font smaller than a 12-point font. If you use a non-proportional font or a typewriter, you may not use more than 12 characters per inch.
The page limit does not apply to: The Application for Federal Assistance Form (ED 424); the Budget Information Form (ED 524) and attached itemization of costs; the other application forms and attachments to those forms; the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract and table of contents. The page limit applies only to item 14 in the Checklist for Applicants provided above.
If, in order to meet the page limit, you use print size, spacing, or margins smaller than the standard specified in this notice, your application will not be considered for funding.
Application Narrative and Abstract
The narrative should address fully all aspects of the selection criteria in the order listed and should give detailed information regarding each criterion. Do not simply paraphrase the criteria. Provide position descriptions for key personnel. Prepare a one-page single-spaced abstract which summarizes the purpose, design and expected outcomes of the proposed project.
Budget line items must support the goals and objectives of the proposed project and be directly applicable to the program design and all other project components. Prepare an itemized budget for each year of requested funding. Indirect costs for institutions of higher education which are the fiscal agents for Training for All Teachers Programs are limited to the lower of either 8% of a modified total direct cost base or the institution of higher education's actual indirect cost agreement. A modified direct cost base is defined as total direct costs less stipends, tuition and related fees and capital expenditures of $5,000 or more.
(Authority: 34 CFR 75.562)
Final Application Preparation
Use the above checklist to verify that all items are addressed. Prepare one original with an original signature, and include two additional copies. Do not use elaborate bindings or covers. The application package must be mailed to the Application Control Center (ACC) and postmarked by the deadline date.
Submission of Application to State Educational Agency
Section 7146(a)(4) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires all applicants except schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to submit a copy of their application to their State educational agency (SEA) for review and comment (20 U.S.C. 7476(a)(4)). Section 75.156 of EDGAR requires these applicants to submit their application to the SEA on or before the deadline date for submitting their application to the Department of Education. This section of EDGAR also requires applicants to attach to their application a copy of their letter that requests the SEA to comment on the application (34 CFR 75.156). A copy of this letter should be attached to the Project Documentation Form contained in this application package. Applicants are reminded that the requirement for submission to the SEA and the requirements for Executive Order 12372 referred to in the above notice inviting applications are two separate requirements.
Applicants that do not submit a copy of their application to their SEA will not be considered for funding.
Questions and Answers
May Training for All Teachers Programs Provide Training to Participants?
In addition to developing and revising courses and curricula for professional development programs for all teachers, applicants may implement training activities for currently practicing teachers and other educational personnel, including beginning teachers, who are not bilingual education or English as a second language specialists, but who provide services to LEP students. The program addresses the need for teachers and other educational personnel to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate and effective services to limited English proficient students and their families.
What Factors Should Be Considered in Designing a Training for All Teachers Program?
Applicants should consider the characteristics and conditions that foster high-quality professional development, including sustained intensive training activities that are focused on a manageable number of participants. In determining the number of participants to be served, applicants should consider the capability of the program to provide high-quality professional development for all participants and to effectively evaluate improved teaching and learning as a result of the program. Applicants should not propose programs that are so large in scope that they dilute the quality of training.
What Are the Certification Requirements for the Training for All Teachers Program?
The Title VII statute requires grantees to assist educational personnel in meeting state and local certification requirements. Courses and curricula developed, revised or offered must be part of a program, which would lead to State and local certification. However, it is not a requirement that participants trained under the program complete certification requirements during the course of the grant. Emphasis should be placed on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of limited English proficient students.
What Information May Be Helpful in Preparing a Narrative for Training for All Teachers Grant?
In responding to the selection criteria applicants may wish to consider the following questions as a guide for preparing the application narrative:
- What are the specific responsibilities of schools, districts, institutions of higher education and other partnership organizations in planning, implementing and evaluating the proposed program?
- How will the training curricula incorporate high standards for teaching and learning?
- How is the proposed program linked to a comprehensive school-wide plan to improve professional development programs for all teachers related to the needs of limited English proficient students? Start Printed Page 2792
- How will the products of the proposed program be integrated into professional development program activities for all teachers?
- How will the program assist in systemically reforming local policies and practices related to the training of teachers to improve instructional services for LEP students.
- What performance indicators will the proposed program use to support the effectiveness of the program? What are the expected outcomes for participant learning, improved teaching practices, improved student achievement, reform of professional development in the school or university?
- What professional development activities are planned for school staff development specialists, or for higher education faculty to ensure that they are effectively prepared to provide training to prepare all teachers related to the needs of LEP students.
In addition, applicants may wish to consider the Department of Education Professional Development Principles in planning Training for All Teachers Program. The following are the Professional Development Principles:
Professional Development
- Focuses on teachers as central to student learning, yet includes all other members of the school community.
- Focuses on individual, collegial and organizational improvement.
- Respects and nurtures the intellectual and leadership capacity of teachers, principals, and others in the school community.
- Reflects best available research and practice in teaching, learning, and leadership.
- Enables teachers to develop further expertise in subject content, teaching strategies, uses of technologies, and other essential elements in teaching to high standards.
- Promotes continuous inquiry and improvement embedded in the daily life of schools.
- Is planned collaboratively by those who will participate in and facilitate that development.
- Requires substantial time and other resources.
- Is driven by a coherent long-term plan.
- Is evaluated ultimately on the basis of its impact on teacher effectiveness and student learning; and this assessment guides subsequent professional development efforts.
Instructions for Completion of SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.
1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.
2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.
3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.
4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.
5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.
6. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.
7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.
8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Included prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."
9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.
10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.
(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).
11. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, 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 OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, DC 20503.
Notice to All Applicants
The purpose of this enclosure is to inform you about a new provision in the Department of Education's General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) that applies to applicants for new grant awards under Department programs. This provision is Section 427 of GEPA, enacted as part of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-382).
To Whom Does This Provision Apply?
Section 427 of GEPA affects applicants for new grant awards under this program.
All applicants for new awards must include information in their applications to address this new provision in order to receive funding under this program. (If this program is a State-formula grant program, a State needs to provide this description only for projects or activities that it carries out with funds reserved for State-level uses. In addition, local school districts or other eligible applicants that apply to the State for funding need to provide this description in their applications to the State for funding. The State would be responsible for ensuring that the school district or other local entity has submitted a sufficient section 427 statement as described below.)
What Does This Provision Require?
Section 427 requires each applicant for funds (other than an individual person) to include in its application a description of the steps that applicant proposes to take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its Federally-assisted program for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with special needs. This provision allows applicants discretion in developing the required description. The statute highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or participation: Gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age. Based on local circumstances, you should determine whether these or other barriers may prevent your students, teachers, etc. from such access or participation in, the Federally-funded project or activity. The description in your application of steps to be taken to overcome these barriers need not be lengthy; you may provide a clear and succinct description of how you plan to address those barriers that are applicable to your circumstances. In addition, the information may be provided in a single narrative, or, if appropriate, may be discussed in connection with related topics in the application.
Section 427 is not intended to duplicate the requirements of civil rights statutes, but rather to ensure that, in designing their projects, applicants for Federal funds address equity concerns that may affect the ability of certain potential beneficiaries to fully participate in the project and to achieve to high standards. Consistent with program requirements and its approved application, an applicant may use the Start Printed Page 2809Federal funds awarded to it to eliminate barriers it identifies.
What Are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirement of This Provision?
The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply with Section 427.
- (1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential participants in their native language.
- (2) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials for classroom use might describe how it will make the materials available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind.
- (3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls, may be less likely than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to conduct "outreach" efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment.
We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the requirements of this provision.
Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements
The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary from 1 to 3 hours per response, with an average of 1.5 hours, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651.End Preamble
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Stephen Wallace sang Athmas, Semele's intended fiancé. Athmas is definitely a dull stick and his role is really only as a foil to Semele (who doesn't love him) and Ino (who does). I have heard Wallace sing impressively in Handel in the past, but here the role did not seem to bring out the best in him. Perhaps the part did not lie in the best part of his rather soft grained voice, or perhaps the undramatic nature of the role did not engage his imagination. This is a pity because, at his best, Wallace is a fine artist. Though Curnyn observed many of the usual cuts in the piece, he allowed Athmas slightly more arias than usual.
Gail Pearson was amusing as the put-upon Iris and more than held her own vocally, providing fine support.
The sixteen-strong chorus was placed behind the orchestra -- perhaps not the best thing. But whatever the cause, the chorus was not at its best -- I have heard far stronger singing from them. There were moments of untidiness and the odd wobbly entry, but more than that, the group's imagination did not seem to be fully engaged. The singers seemed to be on auto-pilot in too many passages.
The same could not be said of the orchestra, which produced a wonderfully crisp, lively sound and accompanied the singers sympathetically. Curnyn controlled the whole performance admirably with a sure sense of tempo and structure.
The single interval was after Act 2, which might not have been ideal, but with singing as entrancing as this, time just seemed to fly by. I look forward to the recording.


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The DancebyMissSenses©
A stamp to the wrist and Kari was in. It was ladies night at her favorite club and as always it was packed with tons of people. Kari loved the bright neon lights as they shot off into different directions. One of the biggest attractions of the night was the handful of girls doing their favorite dance number, on top of the bar. They danced the same steps to the beat, their hands touching the brass railing, hanging down from the ceiling, as they cat walked back and forth along the bar. At the end of the song, the girls stopped to pose, the crowd of people below, clapping and cheering.
Kari grabbed her cell phone from her pocket. "Was it going to be seconds, minutes, or hours before he arrived." she thought to herself.
"I'll find you." was the last thing he told her, when he called her.
Excited with all the anticipation, Kari walked over to the bar to get a drink. With a beer in her hand, she approached the edge of the dance floor. The music was loud but, the best kind to dance to, and she began to scan the dance floor.
A couple caught her eye, barely moving, not keeping pace with the music. Kari watched him lean into the woman. Her head tilted to the side as he talked deeply into her ear. His hands gripped at her hips, and as they danced. He moved them, moving down her sides. Swaying slowly in front of him, she teased him with the slowest of movements. The beat of the music changing but, their pace remained the same.
While drinking her beer, Kari stood there watching them dance as they began to disappear into the crowd of people. Only his shoulders could be seen now as he towered over her.
"Would you like to dance?" a man said, standing behind Kari with a tap to her shoulder.
Kari turned toward him, placing her bottle down on the nearest table.
"Sure!" she said, walking in front of him, leading him to the dance floor.
They pushed their way through the people, reaching the center of the crowded floor. Kari turned, lifting her hands above her head, starting to dance in front of him.
"I'm Jason!" he said, leaning toward her, trying not to yell too loudly.
"Kari, nice to meet you." she said, exchanging a smile with him.
Stepping closer, his hips moved into hers and one of her knees found its way between his. She looked up at Jason, placing her hand on top of his shoulder. The dance went on with very little conversation.
Kari looked over his shoulder, glancing at the door. The bouncer continues to stamp people as they file in but, with no sign of him. Kari darted her eyes toward the bar.
"Looking for someone?" Jason asked.
"Yea but, he's not here yet." Kari replied, disappointed.
"Dance with me until he shows?" Jason asked, smiling.
"Sure!" she said quickly, looking over toward the pool tables that were beside the bar.
The music picked up and the dance floor began to flood with more people. Pushing and nudging, people moved past them as she felt her body bump up against Jason. Her stomach tight against his, he grabbed Kari's hip, bracing her so she wouldn't fall any further.
"Oh sorry!" a woman said behind her as she felt her foot ache.
"No problem." Kari turned back to Jason and smiled.
The bass was felt in her body, the crowd started to bounce and yell, as they threw their hands up in excitement. With a slow turn, she pressed her back into Jason's chest. Reaching down, feeling for his hands, her fingers slipped between them.
Clutching her hands, Jason pulled them up and above her head. They started to dance faster with her hips moving in a wave of quick motion. Kari glanced down looking at his slightly bent knees, his thighs directly behind hers, following her every move.
Jason's hands dropped, releasing Kari's fingers. He traced down her elbows, the back of her arms, reaching her shoulders as she bent down further, only to rise again. Sinking down further, getting into the music, her body rocked with his.
Kari looked up and watched a guy in front of her, laughing at the girl dancing with him.
A double take and Kari can see him, leaning against the wall at the edge of the dance floor. Finally here, his penetrating smile widened. Kari continued to dance, smiling back at him, her heated eyes parting the crowd.
People passed in front of Kari and he caught glimpses of Kari's body, moving to the music erotically in front of Jason. With a quick wink, Kari turned her back to him, now facing Jason. She lifted her hands, placing them into her hair, pulling it up off her shoulders as she continued to rock back in forth. Looking at Jason, hiding her excitement, she felt him watching her. Every line, curve, and movement, his intense stare covered her body.
"I need a drink." Jason said, as the song ends.
"Okay. I'm gonna hang here." Kari said, watching him leave the dance floor.
Kari turned to look back at him. He's gone, no where in sight. With a slow and steady scan, she began to turn, looking at each person, near the dance floor as she started to walk forward.
Suddenly, hands gripped her arms tightly, pulling them behind her back. "Where do you think you're going?" he chuckled, pulling her back into him.
"No where, now." Kari sighed.
His grip became loose, dropping his hands, holding her wrists. Another song began, his breath now felt next to her ear. "Dance with me." he said, hold a wrist in each hand, placing them down against his side.
Without a word, Kari began to move with him. Turning her head slightly, feeling his cheek against hers. Her hands flat to his thighs, feeling his hand brush her hair to the side. The sexy music played by the DJ fed her excitement with each movement against him. His hand reached around, lying against her stomach, holding her tightly, pressed against him.
Kari grabbed at the material of his pants, pulling him toward her. His sex behind her, as they move together, only inches apart. "A dance I have been waiting for." he said, his breath deeper into her ear.
"A dance I have thought of a million times." Kari said, covering the top of his hand with hers.
"Meet me outside in 15 minutes." he ordered, his hand moving away from hers, disappearing behind her. Kari turned to find him gone, as she started to head for the door.
"Hey! Want another dance?" Jason said, grabbing her hand, from behind.
"No thanks. I'm going to go outside and get some air." Kari said, smiling at him, slowly walking toward the door. Kari reached the front door, stepping out onto the sidewalk, searching for him.
"Need a ride? ..." the bouncer asked, "...I can call you a taxi."
"No. That's ok. I'm just getting some air but, thanks." Kari smiled, continuing to walk.
It was pitch black outside, on a warm summer night. The cars were at a slow crawl, going down the street in front of the club. Car horns went off now and then and Kari saw a girl, hanging out the window of a truck, yelling and waving her hand. A couple guys, stood on the sidewalk, waving back at her. Some people still in line outside the club, waited to get inside as others left. She walked across the crosswalk.
Arriving at the corner of the building, Kari looked down the alley. It was dark but, there was plenty of light from the street lights. He was waiting, leaning against the brick wall. Walking toward him, the alley seemed to get longer and longer as she walked along. His voice cut through the darkness like a knife.
"A little further. I won't bite." he said, while she walked toward him slowly.
Standing before him, her skin was still heated from dancing. He took the tip of his finger and began tracing up the front of her shirt.
"The dancing is over, huh?" Kari said, in a slow and low voice, his finger traveling up to the dip in her neck.
He pulled her chin up with the end of his finger. "I have a different dance." he whispered, bringing her lips almost to his.
He turned his face, lightly kissing her cheek. Kari's mouth instinctively dropped open as she took a breath. He backed up, looking into her eyes, just for a moment as they dropped down to her jeans. He hooked his finger into a belt loop, and with a quick tug, he turned her. Spinning her around, he pulled her back up against him. Grabbing another belt loop, he tugged her tightly against him. Squeezing his hands at her hips, she turned her head, glancing up the alley.
The alley flickered with flashes of light as cars drove by. Peering at the edge of the building, trying not to be seen, was Jason. He appeared as though he'd been standing there for a long time, frozen in his stance.
"Looks like you got company." he chuckled.
His laugh rang in her ear while his hands teased her, knowing Jason stood there watching them. Letting go of her jeans, he moved, letting her back fall into the wall, where he once stood. Kari felt the cold and rough bricks against her skin, scratching at the palms, her hand pressed against the wall.
Kari's stare filled with an intense desire, watching him take his shirt off. With great effort she remained still, trying not to tremble in front of him. His shoulders were cooled by the outside air, the heat was seen coming off his skin as he stood there before her.
Breaking her gaze, she looked back down the alley. Jason now leaned against the wall, his shoulder pressed against it as if it were holding him up. He stood there admiring the sight in front of him, as Kari's eyes shut suddenly, feeling the rush of excitement while his breath spilled into her ear.
The straps to her top pulled down, his fingers drug down the sides of her arms. His lips barely touched hers as more skin was exposed. His mouth followed, staying clear of her breasts.
Opening her eyes, looking down, he tugged her top down around her hips, leaving it there. He rose slowly, dragging his hands up each side of her thighs. Then suddenly grabbing her wrists, he pulled them above her head. With one hand, he pressed them into the cold brick wall, as his free hand tugged Kari's jeans toward him. With just enough room, the back of his fingers ran along the inside of her jeans.
The warm flesh of his strong hands caused her stomach to heave from his touch. Chills cover her skin as she began to feel weak, almost hanging from his grip. Kari's nipples became erect, grazing against his chest.
Another quick glance and Jason was gone. Too distracted, Kari shut her eyes again as his hand dips down, invading the inside her jeans. A soft moan leaves Kari's lips as he whispers to her.
"Mmm, you do miss me, don't you?" his hand finding the tip of her sex, once covered by her jeans, now soaked with excitement.
"I was expecting you." Kari said, wickedly.
"Yeah? Were you expecting to cum tonight too?" he said, the bite to his voice, very clear.
Unable to answer him, trembling at the touch of his hand, his fingers climbed into her pink satin, torturing her with the slightest movement. Suddenly, Kari's knees began to give out, as he released her wrists, grabbing a hold of her with his aggressive embrace.
Kari dug her hands into his shoulders, as if that were the only thing to hold onto. Her head dropped back, feeling his teeth sink into her neck as he wickedly whisper under his breath.
"Give me what I crave." his words melting in Kari's ears, feeling the squeeze of the intense pleasure, filling her core.
Loss of breath and then a sudden gasp followed as Kari's moans bounced off the walls in the alley. She shook with intensity as the flow of white heat released, covering his waiting hand. Kari's head dropped to his shoulder, holding onto him tightly.
Minutes passed, as she brought her head up, looking at him with a soft smile. He leaned forward, kissing her deeply. Breaking off his kiss, she embraced him tightly and looked down the alley once again. Kari laid her head on his shoulder. A shadow was seen but, not made out as it suddenly disappeared.
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It's no secret here at Drs. Foster and Smith that our Creative Department is the best department to go to for an amazing food day and a lot of fun. There's a wide variety of tastes in the creative department. Translation: a wide variety of goodies for every palate.
This year for their holiday celebrations they decided to have an Ugly Christmas Party. The food was to die for (of course I had to sneak down and grab some), and the garb was nothing less than creative. Check out this collage of what a Creative Christmas is all about!
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State Director, John Thompson reports: "My Vietnam helicopter crewman witness of the "100 lights V shape UFO" in April has just told me that on Monday night, Dec. 15th around 11:30 p.m., he and a friend saw a star-like object in the western sky. He thought at first it was just a bright star twinkling, but then a craft from the south moved quickly in only 3 to-4 seconds. It left a vapor trail, but they heard no sound. It then returned just as quickly. Next another craft with a vapor trail moved to the star-like object from the north and did the same thing, also leaving a vapor trail. He wondered if maybe he was observing an aerial refueling operation, but the speeds were too great. The star-like object was still there when he and his friend went inside 15 minutes later. It could just be a coincidence that two planes picked the same spot to go to and turn around at--although he did not see them turn just up and back in a straight line each time--in front of an actual star in the western sky. The UFOs seemed to be blinking or flashing lights .
MUFON State Director, John Thompson reports concerning another triangle shaped UFO. Because of its size, altitude, speed, and linear movement it has to be considered that the UFO was, perhaps, only an airplane with an unusual lighting configuration. A configuration that violated FAA flight rules, since no blinking light was seen. However, because the 45 year-old, married and college-educated witness says he does not believe what he saw was an aircraft, and the UFO made no sound, it is included here. The witness was outside of a friend's house two miles north of Franklin, Heard County, Georgia on Hwy. 100 when on glancing up he saw a triangle formation of five bright white lights moving east-south-east. The lights, which eventually past directly overhead of his location and skirted the northern edge of Franklin, each had the intensity of "Mars" at its brightest. As the witness is an amateur astronomer he felt certain that the lights, which at the closest were 2-2500 feet away, were no more or less bright than what Mars provides on a brilliantly clear night. The lights glided silently overhead and continued their path to the ESE for nearly 15 seconds until the witness lost sight of the triangle-shaped formation behind some nearby oak trees. At no time did he see any of the lights blink. He estimated a speed of "150-200 miles-per-hour," or about the speed of a twin engine propeller driven aircraft.
The total arrangement of lights had an apparent size of "a quarter" and if the entire perimeter of the "triangle" had been filled in with lights there would have been room for an additional 20 lights based on the sketch that the witness made for this field investigator. Real size of the UFO would have been about 200 feet. Five minutes after viewing the lights, which disappeared in the Southeast, he saw a regular commercial airliner flying higher that clearly showed blinking lights. By then he was in his car driving and was unable to determine if he could hear any noise as the airliner flew overhead. It was his opinion, and reinforced much after seeing the airliner, that the earlier triangle-shaped UFO with lights flew too low and was too big to be only an airplane. Interestingly where he saw the lights is only a mile south of where another triangle UFO was seen in February of 1997. Contacts with the Heard County Sheriffs Deptartment and LaGrange Calloway Airport were negative. Thanks to ISUR and John C. Thompson. Copyright 1998, All rights reserved.
On Saturday night, December 20, and Sunday night, December 21, 1997, witnesses in the small towns of Marshall (population 809) and Mars Hill (population 1,611) in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina sighted "a glowing object flying back and forth in the night sky." The sightings were reported Monday, December 22, 1997 on radio station WKSF 99.9FM in Asheville, N.C. (population 61,607). "Many people in (rural) Madison County witnessed it," one man reported. "At first they thought the object had been a downed aircraft. But no private planes were reported missing." Marshall and Mars Hill are on Highway 213 about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of Asheville and 270 miles (432 kilometers) west of Raleigh. (Many thanks to Steve Wilson Sr. and Tim Hagemeister of NACOMM and UFO Roundup Vol., 3 #1 1/4/98 editor Joseph Trainor)
Jerome Turner video taped a UFO on October 6, 1997, 12:45 p.m. EST. over East Greenwich. His web site shows photos of and a video and he states, "Today I was sitting at the location of the last sighting doing some skywatching. Just before I was going to leave I saw what looked like a thin white plane but I couldn't see any wings or tail. I decided to get footage of it and analyze it later. When I did look at it I realized it looked allot like the 'cigar' shaped craft I had read reports of. Also I found 2 'rods' that appear in the footage. One flies just below the cigar and looks like it changes course to avoid the craft. I could barely see what looked like something falling from out of the back of the cigar which sparkled slightly. The craft was approximately 1,000 feet above the ground and was heading West to East at about the same speed as a slow moving plane. The leading edge was black and what looked like a black stripe or row of black squares was on the side. I encourage the reader to go to his web site to see the video. Thanks to Jerome Turner at: http://users.ids.net/~equinox/EQrep.html
On Friday, December 12, 1997, D.F. was driving north on Highway 71 in Columbus, the state capital of Ohio when he spotted an unusual object hovering in the sky off to the right of the highway. The UFO was hovering about one mile east of Cooper Stadium, near the Scioto River and the intersection of Broad Street and Brown Road. "Because I have an interest in the phenomenon of UFOs, and also a long-standing hobby of astronomy, I do try to pay attention to the sky whenever I am outside," he reported. "This is a conscious effort on my part to increase my chances of seeing things of interest, be they natural or unusual." At 1 a.m., just as he drove past the Interstate Highway 70 turnoff, he "saw the object at a distance of approximately 100 yards or so. Its angle was perhaps 20 degrees up from the horizon. As I came nearer, its outline and size became clearer...I would estimate it at approximately 30 to 40 feet off the ground, and above a spot about 15 feet to my right. As I passed it, its position angle was about 65 degrees above the horizon." "I estimate seeing it for about seven seconds. I couldn't describe any color other than dark, except for the color of the lights on it...The best way to describe the thing would be a classic fish shape...it had what looked like a fin at the closest end, was bulky toward the middle and tapered some at the furthest end." "The lights seemed to be at the ends. One was a dull red, darker and dimmer than a streetlight, and the other was a pale green. The size of the lights appeared at the time to be as large as traffic light bulbs, and it was the lights which first attracted my attention up into the sky." "The object wasn't moving but I was doing between 45 and 50 miles per hour. I remember thinking about getting off at the next exit and trying to get another look. But there wasn't one right away and because I had to get up early the next day for work, I decided to go on home." (Thanks to:UFO Roundup Vol. # 1, 1/4/98, editor: Joseph Trainor)
Victor J. Kean reports on Flying Triangles (FT) visiting southeastern England during the month of September of 1997. The observed sightings of the FT over the Sizewell Nuclear Power Station (NPS) decreased to 60 in September from 88 in August. Bradwell NPS had 44 September sightings compared to 39 in August. Dungeness NPS decreased to 24 in September from 27 in August. Since June 1st '97 the FT is displaying with increasing regularity three apex 'lights' White (nose) with Red and Blue (or Red and Green) apex 'lights' on its trailing edge. There is also a larger white 'light' close behind the white 'light' at the nose. This is a distinct departure from the 'normal' three white 'lights' with one red 'light' in the center of the underside.
Jacques Vallee once remarked: 'A purely statistical study of a phenomenon as elusive as the UFO has no value in itself'. I am aware that the various groups supplying me with data are unsophisticated, and do not have the scientific background which, in the USA would have provoked a rush of technology to photo, video and measure the FT phenomenon. Perhaps that is why the FT continues to repeat its nightly visits to three nuclear power stations(NP). It certainly does not seem to be trying to evade being seen. I believe that 'Project FT' achieved much in 1997 for we:
1) Established the three main 'flight paths'.
2) Identified the three main locations of the FT's attention.
3) Calculated the FTs 'normal' cruising speed between NP sites.
4) Discovered at least one of the areas from which the FT appears to emerge, disappear. 5) Established that during some nights there were at least two (and possibly three) FTs in 'operation' over the UK simultaneously.
With the upsurge in *observed* FT visits to the UK one feels that some sort of *peak" is approaching, but then again, I thought *that* when the reports jumped from the 30s to the 40s ! You may be interested to read that the 'Project FT' database has some 14 fields. Any of which can be selected as to be the 'leading' field. One can 'select and search' up to 12 fields at a time in order to find -for example: All instances of a gray FT with amber 'lights' seen over the south of the UK between the hours of 20:00 - 23:59 during the period Jan. to March 1995. With the recent 'upsurge' in FT reports the demands upon my time are increasing pro rata.
Ref: The length of time during which the FT is in hover mode over the NPS. I went back over the old reports (1995) which used to give the 'Arrival' and 'Departure' times and found that by adding both times to the FT database we 'caught' a couple of FT reports from other locations whilst the FT was still over Sizewell. Thus proving, beyond doubt that there are, on occasion, more than one FT operating simultaneously over UK air-space. Incidentally, we *are* aware of the small, silver triangular - shaped aircraft (flying from RAF Wharton, Lancashire) which is sometime seen escorted by two F-111 jets in the north of England.
A new initiative in the UK named 'UFO Concern' under the leadership of Lord Hill Norton a member of the British House of Lords has recently been formed and the first report published. 'Project FT' is part of that initiative. They have drawn together some leading VIPs...from many walks of life with only a few 'ufologists' (Gordon Crieghton, Timothy Good) are circulating their 'concerns' amongst politicians, etc. Thanks to: Victor J.Kean
A UFO flew over Tywi Forest dam in the Black Mountains of Wales on December 19, 1997, at 6:30 a.m. A large UFO was seen flying over the hydroelectric dam by two rangers of the Welsh Forestry Commission. The men were five miles apart at the time, but were in radio contact with each other. The incident took place in the mountains overlooking Llandoverry, approximately 66 miles (106 kilometers) northwest of Cardiff. "The UFO was going in a north- northeasterly direction," one ranger reported. "It was a very bright ball of light with four sparkly tails and about two miles or so high, about three times the size of a large star. It was over the dam for about 35 seconds, climbing in an upward direction." The sightings reports were received by the Welsh Forestry Commission office at Tirabads. (Many thanks to Alex Cavalari and R N Gadney)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) NASA headed back to the moon January 7, for first time in 25 years. The Lunar Prospector probe blasted off after a 24 hour delay. It is expected to arrive at the moon on January 11th. Scientists were hoping the year-long mission would answer questions left unanswered by the six Apollo moon-landings and about a dozen robotic missions in the 1960s and 1970s, especially the question of whether there is water on the Earth's only natural satellite. "You won't see a lunar lake with moon penguins skating around on it," Scott Hubbard, Lunar Prospector mission manager, told a prelaunch news conference. "What you will have here is water ice mixed in within the lunar soil."
Lunar Prospector does not carry a camera, but its five scientific instruments will probe the moon's surface for minerals, magnetic fields, gravitational anomalies and frozen water. "I think a lot of people have the idea that perhaps we know all there is to know about the moon, but the reality is we have only just scratched the surface," said Michael Drake, director of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona. "There is a lot that we still have to learn." Program scientist Joseph Boyce said finding ice in the pole region would boost any plan to build an Earth outpost on the moon. " Results from a U.S. Department of Defense experimental spacecraft called Clementine provided evidence that water ice does exist at the moon's south pole, but many scientists remain skeptical. Lunar Prospector's electronic divining rod, which detects the hydrogen atoms in water, could provide a conclusive answer within a month of reaching the moon. "If there is a cup of water in a cubic yard of lunar soil we will see it," Hubbard said. (By Steven Young}
The mysterious "Face on Mars" is not an optical illusion or a natural feature on the Red Planet, a scientist reported Wednesday at a major astronomical conference. Dr. Tom Van Flandern reached the conclusion after new studies of the Cydonia region, where strange-looking landforms have excited science fiction and life-on-other-worlds buffs for decades. His report, presented at the 191st national meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), attracted unusual attention because sharp new images of the "Face" may soon be available. The camera on board NASA's Global Surveyor spacecraft, now orbiting Mars, is capable of making images with 30 times the resolution, or sharpness, of the Viking cameras. It can distinguish objects as small as 4.6 feet across, and will try to image the "Face." Van Flandern holds a doctorate in astronomy from Yale University. Until 1991, he was chief of the celestial mechanics branch at the U. S. Naval Observatory, a respected astronomy facility. He then founded Meta Research, an organization based here, that fosters research on topics that conflict with mainstream theories in astronomy. The "Face on Mars," he explained, certainly fits that bill. Some people claim that images of the Cydonia region, taken in the 1970s from the Viking spacecraft, show a gigantic human face, a pyramid, and other structures left by some ancient extra-terrestrial civilization. In the eyes of some, the "Face" bears a striking resemblance to the "death masks" that ancient Egyptians used to adorn the sarcophagus of King Tut and other rulers. Indeed, some hint that the "Face" may be part of an immense tomb on the Red Planet. "The conventional view is that this is all nonsense," says Dr. Michael C. Malin. He is chief investigator for the Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter Camera. Cydonia, he explained, is a desert-like region that has undergone the same kinds of weathering that carve weird landforms in terrestrial deserts. He regards the features at Cydonia as strictly natural, the result of Martian weathering and erosion.
Van Flandern said his study undermines the main argument against an artificial origin for the "Face:" Its apparently random orientation on the Martian surface. "No apparent purpose is served by a face monument looking upward toward space if it is not oriented right-side up and in an attention- getting location with respect to the surface of the planet," he said. On Earth, one such location, visible for great distances from space, might be right on the equator, he indicated. Van Flandern analyzed data from previous studies showing that the Martian north and south poles occupied a different position in the past. A meteor impact or other cataclysmic event relocated the poles to their current position millions of years ago. He concluded that the "Face" originally was in a much different location. "It was a great shock to me to discover that the Cydonia area was right on the old Martian equator," he said. Further analysis showed that the "Face" is oriented perpendicular to that old equator. The bridge of its "nose" is oriented almost exactly north- to-south. "This has only about a 1 percent probability of occurring by chance," Dr. Van Flandern said. "The weight of existing evidence appears to have shifted in favor of an artificial origin of the Cydonia complex." Van Flandern predicted that the Mars Global Surveyor's high-resolution cameras will finally determine whether the "Face" is a natural geologic structure, or something constructed by an earlier civilization. Almost as an afterthought, he observed to a standing-room- only audience of about 400 astronomers, "I suggest that in view of these test results we prepare ourselves for a cultural shock certainly unrivaled in recent times." By Michael Woods, Toledo
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Dr. Richard Haines wrote a nice letter asking for information about human initiated contact with UFOs. This gave me an idea that we should have some goals or a mission statement for 1998 regarding the UFO phenomenon. We will continue to report significant sightings, however, we realize many of these sightings can be explained as misidentification of balloons, aircraft, Earth lights or other phenomenon. The Air Force Blue Book investigation of UFOs found only a small percentage of the sightings were unexplained, meaning only those remaining could be true UFOs. Certain kinds of reports appear more valuable, particularly close encounter cases at short range. Therefore, it is prudent to spend more time investigating the more significant cases. Dr. Haines has specifically asked for help regarding :
Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind (CE-5) cases, i.e., human initiated contact in which the phenomenon appears to respond back. I will forward these cases to Dr. Haines.
I'm personally interested in collecting accounts of UFO crashes, or reports of UFOs at military bases, or military interaction with the craft. Certain military bases are frequently mentioned in reports. These include: Edwards, Wright Patterson, Langley, Mac Dill, McGuire, Roswell, Area 51, etc.
I'm also interested in reports concerning take off or landings, entry or exit from water or underground or mountain side bases. We are looking for evidence of landing imprints, burnt foliage, dents or scratches on metal, wood or the ground. Close up descriptions of the craft are desired, particularly engine, rocket, lights, openings, windows, rotation or similar activity.
We are also collecting evidence of abductions such as damage to the body, clothing, bedding, walls, or automobiles. Some MUFON members are law enforcement officers. If someone is allegedly kidnapped or raped by aliens, this is a crime and should be treated as such. Quick response to an abduction by a trained investigative team may be able to prove a physical abduction took place and possibly who was responsible.
The final area of particular interest is data on large Mother craft or UFO carriers. These include reports of launching or landing of large numbers of smaller craft on these carriers. For example, two hundred discs were sighted over the Southern tip of South America in Chile. Virtually, no Air Force in the world could launch hundreds of aircraft secretly and fly them over Chile without word leaking out. Further the logistical cost would be significant even for the United States. Assuming these UFO reports are true, we may assume these aircraft are alien, that is not flown by the governments of the world. The financial and engineering cost of developing these craft, their logistical support, training and feeding aircrews, fuel, and basing would be immense. The goal is to obtain further evidence to help prove to others that these sightings are real.
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The ratings are in, and the producers behind the 86th Academy Awards telecast have reason to cheer.
The 86th Academy Awards was watched by 43.0 viewers last night. The ratings for Sunday's telecast, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres for the first time since 2007, were up 6 percent from last year's audience. The figure represents the best viewership numbers since 2004 when Lord of the Rings: Return of the King snared Best Picture honors.
Among adults 18-49, the 2014 Oscars had a 12.9 rating for the more than 3-hour show that saw Beat Original Song performances from U2, Pharrell Williams, Karen O and Frozen's Idina Menzel and 12 Years A Slave take home Best Picture. Last night's demo result just a hair under than the 13.0 fast national that the 2013 Oscars had.


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Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/25/2014 -- The good economic conditions prevailing in Uruguay, with increasing purchasing power on a yearly basis, allowed consumers to use more elaborate wound care than in the past. Sticking plasters and other wound care products have replaced the simpler wound dressings made of cotton wool and gauze of the not so distant past by consumers of every income level.
Competitive Landscape
In 2012, Johnson & Johnson de Uruguay SA continued to be the undisputed leader of wound care with 48% value share derived from sales of sticking plasters and adhesive bandages. Laboratorio Apiter Ltda retained its second position with 14% value share, in this case from sales of gauze, tape and other wound care.
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Wound care is expected to record a constant value CAGR of 3% over the forecast period, gaining two percentage points on the average of the review period. A wider range of products and a faster evolution of unit prices will result in faster growth rates than in the recent past (with the exception of the performance posted in 2012).
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Biotechnology in everyday life
We encounter products manufactured with the help of microorganisms in almost every sphere of our lives—in soft drinks, while washing laundry, and in pharmaceutical products. Microbiological processes are gradually replacing petrochemistry.
Bacteria, molds, and yeasts are brilliant chemists. They manage highly complex processes within the close confines of their cells. Their metabolism transforms raw materials such as sugars and fats into many other substances. The microorganisms accumulate these products in their cells or discharge them as "molecular waste." And the substances created by bacteria and fungi can be extremely useful to human beings. Not only can they make foods keep longer, they can also improve their taste and aroma. Yogurt, sauerkraut, and wine are some familiar examples. But these days bacteria, molds, and other microorganisms are also helping us to maintain good hygiene, have a successful visit to the doctor, or drive a car. In order to make the various products in question, microorganisms work with specialized biochemical tools called enzymes within an interconnected system. Biotechnological processes can therefore use either isolated enzymes or the complete microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, or molds. One advantage of this "soft" chemistry with enzymes is that the processes are more environmentally friendly because they require fewer chemicals and less energy. This type of chemistry also makes it possible to use alternative sources of raw materials and manufacture new, sustainable products. In the past ten years industry has developed tools for using biotechnological processes, and it is increasingly taking advantage of these processes' benefits instead of relying on petrochemical processes.


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Incap Corporation: Quantity of Incap Corporation's shares after reducing the quantity of shares
INCAP CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 9 APRIL 2016 AT 11 am (EET)
The Annual General Meeting of Incap Corporation (the "Company") resolved on 6 April 2016 to reduce the quantity of Incap Corporation's shares by way of issuing new company shares and by the redemption of company's own shares (the "Arrangement").
As a part of the Arrangement, the Annual General Meeting resolved that the Company shall issue on 8 April 2016, the transaction day (the "Transaction Day"), in maximum 150,000 new Company shares free of charge so that the number of all shares per book-entry accounts owned by the shareholders of the Company are divisible by the number 50. 30,330 shares were needed in order to make the number of Company's shares owned by the shareholders divisible by the number 50. The complete amount of the shares issued free of charge in the share issue was 30,330 shares. After the share issue, the number of the Company shares was 218,258,400 on the Transaction Day. Further, pursuant to the resolution of the Annual General Meeting, the Company has on the Transaction Day in connection with the share issue referred to above, redeemed from all shareholders free of charge such number of Company's shares which was determined according to the redemption ratio of 50/1 i.e. altogether 213,893,232 Company shares.
Pursuant to the resolution of the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors has cancelled 213,893,232 Company shares which become Company's possession on the Transaction Day. After the cancellation resolution of the Board of Directors, the number of Company's shares is 4,365,168.
The cancellation of 213,893,232 Company shares and the new total number of the Company's shares shall be registered with the Trade Register by 11 April, 2016. Trading with the amended number of the Company's shares shall commence on Nasdaq Helsinki on or around 11 April 2016.
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Incap Corporation is an international contract manufacturer. Incap's customers are leading suppliers of high-technology equipment in their own business segments, and Incap increases their competitiveness as a strategic partner. Incap has operations in Finland, Estonia, India and China, and the company currently employs approximately 470 people. Incap's share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd as from 1997. Additional information: www.incapcorp.com.


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Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, has become the main target of an old-fashioned outer-space invasion. Innumerable aliens occupied all the famous scenic spots with their serious faces.
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To counter survivalism and its attendant fears, choose your own ground from which to reason, not that of survivalistic logic. Survivalists fear a massive breakdown in world political and economic order, resulting in genocidal clashes between opposing races, nations, and social classes. Within this mode of thought one finds such tendencies as hoarding of resources, distrust of financial institutions, and extreme fear of other racial, ethnic, and religious groups.
Looking from a higher, more permanent basis than what the prophets of doom say, however, we can help gain control of and eliminate destructive and dangerous fears both for ourselves and for society. God, not chaos, has ultimate authority over man. God, the divine Mind, created man in His spiritual image and cares for him in every way. God's qualities of order, peace, intelligent action, emanate from Him and govern the spiritual universe. If there is one enduring fact upon which we can base our thinking, it is that God is Love and that His love for man is unwavering.
Reasoning from this basis cuts the ground from under the aggressive arguments of survivalism. Mary Baker Eddy, n1 the author of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,m writes in this book, "Belief in a material basis, from which may be deduced all rationality, is slowly yielding to the idea of a metaphysical basis, looking away from matter to Mind as the cause of every effect." n2
n1 Mrs. Eddy is the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science
n2 Science and Health,m p. 268
Elisha, the Old Testament prophet, evidently understood what it means to look away from matter to God as the true cause. He and his servant woke one morning to find their city surrounded by hostile Syrian horsemen, bent on taking Elisha prisoner.
Today's survivalist might have said, "See there, Elisha, your time has come!" Evidently Elisha's servant agreed, at least for a moment, for he cried "Alas, my master! how shall we do?"
But Elisha chose his own ground for drawing a conclusion: "Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." The prophet then prayed that his servant's eyes be opened. "And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha." n3
n3 II Kings 6:15-17.
Isn't it a question of evidence? Survivalism draws its evidence only from what the eyes and ears tell us. To this way of thinking, the only resources are those that are being depleted; the only governments, those that are failing; the only prosperity, that which comes at the expense of someone else. Naturally there is fear when these thoughts dominate.
But they don't have to. Elisha's servant saw clear evidence of God's presence. And today, the evidence of God's presence and power is convincing for those whose eyes are truly open. Through faith grounded in the understanding of God's immortal law for man, for instance, one can find that divine Love meets our needs in finances, relationships, and health. We can prove the effectiveness of the deific power for good for ourselves, our family, even our community.
Are we hiding from some obvious world problems when we say that God is truly Love? Not at all! There is no denying that we have challenges as world citizens in keeping things moving forward.
But solutions are difficult to come by while thought is buried in unpromising evidence. Real solutions are on the side of God and the activity of His power and love. These solutions show themselves in the lives of people who reflect Godderived qualities. God blesses our integrity, our hope, our patience, our willingness to live under the divine plan -- a plan that includes not just us but all mankind.
It is in the knowledge and proof of God's power in our own lives that we find the hope that destroys fear. Such knowledge and proof are evidence of God's place as the supreme holder of power in this world. And they effectively counter survivalism. DAILY BIBLE VERSE There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. I John 4:18


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Your screen is to small to play this soccer flash game.
Try to do your best. Headbutt your way to victory in the Rooney on the Rampage game. Have Fun!
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Use your mouse or spacebar to headbut players.
According to WikiPediaWayne Mark Rooney is an English professional soccer player who plays for and captains both Manchester United and the England national soccer team. He has played much of his career as a forward, but he has also been used in various midfield roles. He has won the England Player of the Year award three times, in 2008, 2009 and 2014. With 51 goals in 109 international caps, Wayne Rooney is England's all-time record goalscorer and fourth most-capped player.
Too much headbutting can sometimes lead to some serious head injuries, and Wayne is familiar with those. According to BBC Sports sometimes he even post pictures of his head injuries on social media, as was the case back in 2013. Back then one of his ream mates kicked him in the head leaving a nasty cut, and Wayne had to pull out two matches for the England squad. The injury itself was described as sometihing out of a horror fim.
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Best way to create a Time field for easy mobile use? Would like user to use the numeric pad on the mobile device to enter time. Must be specific to the minute and would prefer to give users the current time as a prefill.
Everyone has different requirements for time fields, be it presentation, automation, or data model requirements.
Layout difficulties arise when you try to design 3 small fields which need to be fixed width on larger screens, and fill horizontally on smaller screens, and provide an exact fit for 2 digits on devices with inherit differences (including the receipt). You end up needing to play around a bit, and test vigorously to ensure that all screen sizes and target devices are catered for. I like to design my layout in the following manner:
Personally, I would use drop down lists rather than numeric fields, and provide custom controls to modify any content in the fields ("Set now!" / "+" / "-").
One configuration with detailed responsive deign
The shortcoming of using numeric fields is that the default validation mechanism will allow users to temporarily type an invalid value (61 minutes), and only provide warnings when validation scripts are executed on navigation or submit (based on form policies). Of course you can always drill down into more advanced features of Composer to get around this, but I assume that you want to keep this simple.
If you really prefer the numeric keyboard, then you have to build your time component with "Decimal (html)" fields. This invokes the numeric keyboard on mobile devices. You may need to perform some configuration to display "00" instead of a blank field in the minute field. You can then set validation rules to check for valid values (minutes between 0 and 59).