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Daewoo Heavy Industries succeeded in receiving orders for three LNG vessels from Exmar N.V. in Belgium. The shipbuilding company announced on March 19 that it won orders for three 138,000 cbm LNG vessels from Exmar N.V., headquartered in Belgium. Each membrane-type vessel is 277 meters long, 43.3 meters wide and will be able to navigate at 19.5 knot.
In addition to that, Daewoo Heavy Industries succeeded in receiving orders for various vessels including two 300,000 tons VLCCs from Kristen Navigation Inc. and Chandris Inc., a 159,000 tons tanker from Centrofin Management Inc., and a 75,000 tons bulker from Anagel Shipping Enterprises S.A. etc.
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A super Saturday for science
Whose dream it's always been to watch a live explosion, touch a giant snake or announce the weather in front of a green screen was able to do exactly that last Saturday. "Super Science Saturday," an annual event held by St. Joseph Museums and Missouri Western, sets out to introduce children in the various sciences. But also the ones young... Read More


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As you can see, I've adopted the recipe for our tastes!
1 (14.5 oz) can Tomatoes and Green Chilis (Rotel)
1 (14.5 oz) Whole Peeled Tomatoes with juice
1 T. + 1 t. Jalapenos (canned, diced, not pickled) I actually use fresh!
1/4 C. yellow onion (diced) I usually use more!
3/4 t. Garlic salt I like fresh, about one clove
3 t. of chopped cilantro This is just a guess. Add more or less to taste.
1/2 t. Cumin
1/4 t. sugar
2-3 t. lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
In food processor, place jalapenos and onions. Process a few seconds. Add tomatoes, salt, sugar, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and spices. Place in a covered container and chill for a couple of hours to blend the flavors. Serve with your favorite thin corn tortilla chips.
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text: "A good eight-minute song is over faster than a bad three-minute song. You know what I mean?" Jon Darbyshire GALIEN -- Jon Darbyshire's vinyl collection once grew to about 10,000 records. He decided to scale back to just owning 1,000. Record collecting can border on obsessive compulsive, he confesses. "Once you've had a large collection, you feel freed. You feel like maybe you don't have to own every single record," the 39-year-old collector says. Some, he vows never to let go of, though. "He's Coming," an album by recording artist Roy Ayers, is one of his favorites. He bought the album at a shabby old furniture store for a quarter. Now, it's worth much more. There aren't many small record stores anymore. So, rare grooves are harder to find. In fact, you have to look in off-the-wall places. "The Internet has put a lot of record stores out of business," Darbyshire says. The Lakeside Antiques manager has always enjoyed "funky music," he admits. He has collected records for 20 years. In kindergarten, the funk-lover bought a record to school for show-and-tell. "I remember it vividly," he recalls. "It was 'Sly & the Family Stone - Greatest Hits.' I think the other kids thought I was a little strange at the time." Years later, at Arizona State University in 1990, he helped to start a hip-hop music show (at the former KASR-AM (1260) station in Tempe, Ariz. Now, Darbyshire, who is a Galien resident, shares his rare music collection on the "Rare Grooves" radio show aired from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays on WRHC-FM (106.7) Harbor Country Radio. "At the station, we don't have Clear Channel's type of backing, but we do have a great setup there that works perfectly. I go into the studio, and get into the groove. I try to make the music flow from one song to another," he relates. Darbyshire credits Jon Vickers, president of Harbor Country Forum, and Linas Johansonas, a former Cleveland broadcaster, for their assistance in creating the radio program. The disc jockey selects a theme for every show. Sometimes, Darbyshire plays longer, eight-minute songs. Funk, of course, is his favorite. "Funk all started with James Brown, and his drummer, Clyde Stubblefield. Their early music was unbelievable," Darbyshire says. Show track lists include music from Kool and the Gang, Piero Piccioni, Incredible Bongo Band, Paul Kass and other musicians and groups rarely heard on the air. Good funky music fell by the wayside until rap music came along, Darbyshire explains. Now, disc jockeys want to find original music behind some of the new rap songs. "They are discovering songs that are even 10 times better," he comments. Many performers are getting their due," Darbyshire says. Musicians such as New Orleans funk pianist Eddie Bo, for example. Sadly though, he says, some are not. "People are hunting down older performers to see if they have any albums in their private collections to sell," he said. "Unfortunately, some music artists are being taken advantage of; whereby the person looking for the music purchases 10 copies, or more. They don't recompense the recording artist; instead, they sell the albums on eBay for big profit." But this music collector said he believes in the power of funk and in the power of public radio, too. Sharing music with others is top on his life's "play-list." Interested in record album collecting? Lakeside Antiques located at 14866 Red Arrow Highway has an expansive selection of many unique and hard-to-find record albums. For further information, call Darbyshire at (269) 469-4467.


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To achieve our goal of bringing today's best minds and brightest researchers to the field of genomic science, it is essential to attract students and faculty who represent the cultural, intellectual, and ethnic vitality our state and nation. The Research Mentoring Institute (RMI) of the Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz is one way we actively work to fulfill our mission of diversity and excellence. The RMI promotes access for talented students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and enriches the field of genomic research by creating training and mentoring opportunities for the next generation of scientists, computational engineers, and ethicists. Sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the RMI is a merit-based award program that supports undergraduate and graduate research related to genomic sciences and the attendant ethical, legal, and social implications of the knowledge produced by that research. The institute offers financial support, training in state-of-the-art facilities, an extensive mentorship network, and a collegial community. RMI scholars pursue meaningful research and develop important technical and professional skills in order to enter a career in advanced genomic science. For more information please visit our website or contact Zia Isola, Associate Director of CBSE Diversity Programs: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Center for Biomolecular Science & Engineering (CBSE) has over 75 faculty affiliates at UCSC, spanning 14 departments in three divisions: School of Engineering, Physical & Biological Sciences and Social Sciences.
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Because of the rapidly changing nature of the field of biomedical research, chemists, biologists, statisticians, engineers, physicists, sociologists and philosophers must work together, crossing traditional academic boundaries in order to effectively engage the challenges and opportunities presented by genomic science.
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First there was a new study that shows we're drinking more than we thought we were; now it turns out more Americans are overweight but don't think they are.
From 2011 to 2013, Gallup polled 3,066 adults aged 18 or older. Based on phone interviews of self-descriptions of Americans' weight, Gallup found that 55 percent believe that they're not overweight, nor are they trying to lose weight. Eighteen percent of respondents felt they were overweight and are trying to lose weight, while another 18 percent admitted they believe they are overweight but have no plans to slim down. That means that only 36 percent of Americans total admit to being overweight. Previous Gallup research has shown that men are more likely to be overweight, but this poll revealed that women are more likely to think they're overweight (no surprise there!).
Considering the CDC estimates that 69 percent of American adults are overweight or obese, this illustrates a huge discrepancy in the way we perceive reality. Unsurprisingly, Gallup concludes that the first step we take in combating our obesity problem is...convincing Americans they are indeed overweight or obese. Should be easy enough, right? Considering more recent research suggests that we think we're more attractive than we really are (ouch) as well as that we're "kinder, more moral, and more honest" than the average person, I foresee no problems with this.
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In the recent and continuing Evolution Series, I treat a topic fundamental to our understanding of life by celebrating fossils, the most important empirical evidence for evolution. Since fossils are often of bones, the paintings are eulogies, and the inclusion of flowers both emphasizes the fragile brevity of life and connects to present day rituals, like flowers at a memorial service. Some of the work takes the memento mori theme further to remind the viewer that all species eventually face extinction.
The series allows me to paint using a medley of effects, from illusionism, abstraction, non-figuration, and conceptualism to indirect, direct, alla prima, and accidental applications, aimed at suggesting both the evolution of painting and the importance of randomness in the evolutionary process.
What does The Evolution Series have to do with evolution? For the literal-minded, the answer may be a disappointment, as the associations are sometimes only tenuous: For instance, what might a Tyrannosaurus rex skull and a parrot tulip have in common besides the aesthetic of jagged edges? T. rex was a theropod dinosaur, the group from which birds (including parrots) are currently assumed to have evolved. Pretty thin. But these are also paintings -- careful arrangements of color, line, texture -- and the variety of these echo particular periods in the evolution of painting. (Parrot tulips were popular in 17th century Dutch still-life paintings; drips are late 20th century.)


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Top Ten Hottest Male Actors
The Top Ten
He is super! Very beautiful and talented actor! I seen all films with him (about 40) and I don't like only one from it! Jonathan's work is very serious, difficult and his characters is very different! It's amazing!
Oh boy, is he hot ^^ sexy. Wish I could see him in the flesh. Absolutely gorgeous. I would die happy if I met him.
I think he's so hot he's got a great personality he's walked past my shop before and responded to my hello and gave me a winning smile made my day.
No should be the 10th the rock should be 1stV 6 Comments
Oh, my GOD! SO AWESOME! I used to be obsessed with him! My life revolved around him! I liked him most in Secret Window and Donnie Brasco... LOVE (D) HIM!
I am a total depphead! Johnny Depp is the hottest, most amazing actor ever and it is a crime that he has not received an Oscar! Oscar should receive a Johnny Depp. I've seen all of his movies and to this day I don't have one bad thing to say about any of the roles he has portrayed.
He's been hot for three decades now! There are many good looking actors out there, but they all seem to look alike, while Johnny's beauty is unique.
Just perfect...V 17 Comments
Channing Tatum is the love of my life my boyfriend hates him laugh out loud his is the sexiest man in the universe God did a great job on him! He definitely needs to be number one with no questions asked I will marry Channing Tatum one day even though he doesn't know and he already had a wife but I kinda don't care laugh out loud just kidding
I hated the ending to dear John, how could you leave a guy that looks like Channing Tatum, for someone two times your age? Channing Tatum is the hottest man alive, but it was a close call between him and Taylor Lautner, you gotta admit!
If I were to wake up one day with Channing Tatum telling me we were married and have no recollection of ever even meeting him, I wouldn't question it (Like in The Vow)! I would just simply say "Okay"! He's such a Hottie! He should so be #1! Please vote for him!
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Well duh. That's all I have 2 say about that. Yep, he's hot and I'm just typing until the requirement let's me post. So yep. OH COMMON! Thank you.
Thank you! The only thing is Orlando should be number one. But hey three is good. (he is number on in my book though.
He is the hottest actor and he has a gorgeous wife and baby
He should be #1 for sure. Legolas!V 6 Comments
Look up the song "Colder Weather" by The Zach Brown Band... Before there was "The Hunger Games," there was this music video that will never stop melting my heart.
Hunger Games is all I'm going to say. I can't wait to see this movie. TEAM GALE! Ha ha ha ha...!
I have the biggest crush on him. He HAS to be number one. He is so hot. He is my first celeb crush.
What a sexy beast I always kiss the screen when I see himV 7 Comments
I think Chris is so much hotter than Liam in my opinion...
Chris is not only handsome but love his light hearted attitude. He's not a typical Hollywood egoist. Has fun in his roles and doesn't overact.
Chris is the better and hotter Hemsworth Liam is ugly compared to this masterpiece
The Marvel cinematic Universe should be renamed Marvel sexy universe.
Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr,Sebastian Stan and Chris Evans.
Are too many sexy men to make a case. - Sa26
Deserves to be number 1. Killer looks, great actor, does not get the appreciation he deserves.
Oh my god I love him so much
Only getting handsomer and handsomer as he ages.
Bruh He played in Romeo and Juliet, and TitanicV 13 Comments
Bradley cooper is very hot and way better than Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt. All the guys up top are nothing compared to Bradley cooper
He is so charming and sweet. - Stitch013
Very fresh and honest
Bradley is one of my favorite actor in hollywood, he can do any role in the play, and we din't denied that he has a good look(handsome) manV 1 Comment
"his always be the best, as one of the brightest star nowadays, hot leading man, action fighter and hot in any roles... "
Love you and your work 😍
I love him! He is literally the hottest guy in the world!
I think taylor is sexy and is the hottest man in acting business
Od damn its hot man he is only 20 and man its very sexy amir
He is legit super HOTV 11 Comments
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UMM HELLO he may be cute BUT look up what this "cutey" you say plays in! Maybe TED FROM THE LORAX!
He should totally be number 1! He's so hot!
Yes number 1 he is hot as hell
One question: WHY IS HE NOT NUMBER 1! Zac is so hotV 4 Comments
Such an effortlessly sensual man. So unassuming, yet so gorgeous!
He makes me melt all the time!
I am literally burning up
Not only is he sooo hot, but he also is really good at learning music- he played all of his piano parts in La La Land by HIMSELF which certainly adds to the hotness factorV 2 Comments
Come ON, ian is definitely better than taylor lautner! He should be in the top fives, in fact, he should be number one. I mean, first look at him, and you will think only two words "hot, sexy". He is baby blue eyes are so cute, and that sly smile makes my heart explode! Watch any one episode of the vampire diaries, you will know what I mean. He is so underrated, he is an amazing actor! He should definitely be higher than 13! COME ON SMALDERS, BRING HIM HIGHER!
He is so hot and sexy.. His eyes, oh my gosh.. He is so amazing in the vampire diaries.. He should be number 1.. IAN and NINA are so perfect for each other.. I mean Ian so sexy and hot and Nina is beautiful.. Love you Mr. Smolderhotter..
I love his mysterious smile it's so perfect and lets not forget those gorgeous blue eyes
THE PERFECT DAMON SALVATORE EVERRR! DAMOOON!V 15 Comments
Vote for Walker! He's the best actor I've ever seen. It's so sad that he died. It was a huge loss for all that knew him, and all that watched his movies. For the whole world. His movies are the best! Please vote for him! I know I do!
Paul Walker should be number one' he's the sexiest man I've ever seen
A great loss for so many reasons
He's so hooot. Sadly he is no moreV 5 Comments
Always had a bit of a crush for Heath Ledger... I don't know why and I'm actually quite surprised he makes the list. Yeah! I'm not the only one to think he's hot!
I have a crush on him because he looks like Edward Kenway! I'm a gamer girl and as soon as I saw this guy I fell in love
I'd marry the joker any time of the day.
So sad to have lost him. Such a great actor.V 3 Comments
Dylan O'Brien is the most attractive guy ever (in my opinion). He isn't just attractive, but he is also a great actor. He portrays each of his roles incredibly and is a perfect fit for all of them. I couldn't see anyone else playing the characters he plays
Hottest guy do vote
He should be number one he is awesome
Because he is a queenV 3 Comments
Really worried about some of your eyesight. This list is supposed to be hottest actors, and Jensen Ackles is smoking hot. Seriously, his facial proportions fit Leonardo DaVinci's perfect face proportions, his eyes are gorgeous sparkly green, his lips make even straight guys want to kiss him. At 6'1" and about 180, he's well-built too, not too thin, not beefy - an athlete's build. Now add in the guy can dance, plays the guitar, and has a sweetly sexy singing voice.
Getting kind of concerned with some people's eyesight. He is the sexiest man. Look at his gorgeous eyes, his hair, his jaw. Notice the fact that hid face fits perfectly with Leonardo DaVinci's perfect face structure. His ass is amazing and I love him for him. It doesn't even have to be about looks because he is kind and nice. He's a great actor, director, and singer. He can play guitar. He's perfect.
How could he not be on here?! YOU HAVE ORLANDO BLOOM AND NOT JENSEN?! SHAME ON YOU PEOPLE FOR HAVING SUCH BAD TASTE!
Getting him higher up!V 7 Comments
Jared is just an amazing man, and he deserves every accolade that he gets. I have seen him in person, and I must say he looks gorgeous.
Jared is timeless. He not only looks 20 years younger, he is beautiful in every way. Generous, talented, an incredible person.
I love his voice, it has so much depth and passion. His eyes suck me in. What ever the role he puts his all in to it.
Need more Jared!V 11 Comments
He is so cute. I love him. He is an amazing actor to.
Should be #1
Nice Body in Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, and a cute, but kind of childlike. Should be in Top 10.
Top of the list!
Josh is so good looking, much better than Jared leto!
From the cool show Las Vegas, so cute, and still acting. Stay away from alcohol. its is the worst drug!
In his beginning days of Smallville, there were none who compared...
Captain Forehead for the win!
Wonderfully emotionally expressive in his roles, even when he's warbling at you barely an inch away from the camera.
Are you kidding me? He's the hottest of them all
He is AWESOME in guardians of the galaxy! Chris Pratt ALL the way
When does he finally get his sexiest man alive award? - Jetister
Chris pratt the is so hot
I like Crispy Rat.V 2 Comments
He should be the first. I don't support this list. He should be the first. love his film divergent
I thought he'd be listed as first because I know so many girls who like him lol
Haven't you seen divergent or insurgent? Woah
Love him love him love him I know you can't see him now but he is so hot #i think I'm obsessed with himV 2 Comments
Mark Wahlberg penis in the movie Boogie Nights alone was very hot and him alone is very handsome and hot body beautiful face, hair and that big penis in the movie Boogie Nights was so big I literally almost past out watching that last scene at the end of the movie wow.
He was so hot in the bourne movies
Absolute babe! IDGAF if he's my dad's age, he could straight up get it!
Oh god you should see him doing pull-ups shirtless in daddy's home 😂
I would marry him if I could!
How can you not look at him and think, "What a stud"? - SourNote2014
Mason was amazing in Teen Wolf and is super hot! - IrisWolf
I like him better than Dave - he's a hilarious actor and he's hot too. double whammy!
God, he's the sexiest actor I've ever known.
He's cute and personable, and I still think he has beautiful eyes.
The best laugh ever and I proud that my friends say I have a laugh like his 😂
The sexiest actor of all time - Szonana
My #1 always and forever!
He is so cute
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STM manufactures equipment for production of water in containers of 3 and 5 gallons.
ARROW18.9 series machines feature fully automatic devices with throughput of 200, 400 or 600 bph. The machine is completely made of AISI 304 stainless steel. High quality of cleaning is provided by a multi-stage system of soaking, hot washing, rinsing and disinfecting. The whole process is controlled by BERNECKER controller.
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WASHINGTON — Washington--WE HAVEN'T reached December, but the number of homicides in the District of Columbia is already at an all-time record of 437, almost triple the number of killings in 1985.
This city's police chief, Isaac Fulwood Jr., has offered this excuse for the surge in homicides: ''People in this city love drugs. There's no other way to describe it.''
There are a lot of ways to explain the almost incredible increase in murders other than a lame fallback on ''drugs,'' or an ugly insinuation that the citizens of this city are more addicted than those in any other metropolitan area.


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is now a luxurious and spacious retreat from which to enjoy the area's
spectacular countryside and coastline, or to just relax in gorgeous
The three-bedroom cottage is elegantly appointed combining every
modern convenience — under-floor heating, a spacious kitchen and dining
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The gardens have been professionally landscaped and are private,
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Early Detection of Lung Cancer - A Pan Canadian Study
- To develop a new multi-modal screening strategy and integrated methods to detect lung
cancer early in current and former smokers.
- To evaluate the impact of the screening modalities on the quality of life of these
- To develop a decision analytic framework for determining the cost and effectiveness of
a novel lung cancer screening strategy in Canada.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.
Participants undergo spirometry at baseline. Participants also undergo spiral CT scan at
baseline and then at 1 and 2 years. Participants with semi-solid or solid nodules of 5-10 mm
or ground glass opacity (GGO) 8-10 mm or those with growth of an existing nodule,
development of a solid component in GGO, or a new nodule undergo an additional CT scan at 3
months. Some participants also undergo autofluorescence and white light bronchoscopy and
bronchial biopsies.
Blood samples are collected at baseline and then annually for 2 years for biomarker studies.
Participants diagnosed with lung cancer undergo additional blood sample collection for
biomarker studies.
Participants complete questionnaires on sociodemographic factors, smoking, occupational
exposure, family history, medical data, quality of life, and anxiety at baseline and then
every 6 months for up to 2 years.
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Screening
Number of lung cancer cases detected early by spiral CT scan and autofluorescence bronchoscopy
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Principal Investigator
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Watch the official music video for Machine Gun Kelly's "Halo".
After having dropped off the visual for his Wiz Khalifa-featured track "Mind Of A Stoner" just last week, Machine Gun Kelly returns tonight with another new music video for our viewing pleasure. For his latest release, the Bad Boy rapper braves the cold and expresses himself in a well shot visual for his track "Halo", off his 2012 mixtape EST 4 Life. Download that mixtape for free here. Check out the Zac Facts-directed visual above, and let us know what you think.
In case you missed it, MGK's released a new freestyle to Future's "Move That Dope". His next mixtape, Est 4 Life 2, is coming soon too. Stay tuned.


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This is National Nursing Home Week and Seasoned Settlers is celebrating with a host of activities thru May 20th. www.seasonedsettlers.org
Financial Workshop
Learn how to create a financial plan fit just for you. Attend a free financial workshop May 24th at Industrial Bank in Northwest. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-a-financial-plan-fit-for-you-tickets-33737737481
Animal Shelter Fundraiser
Help make sure our four legged friends have the best of care. Come out June 4th to the Wine, Whiskers and Wags fundraiser at Paradise Springs Winery in Virginia. Proceeds benefit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. www.ffcas.org
Dunbar Class Reunion
Calling all 1967 graduates of Dunbar High School. Your class reunion is coming up and alumni are encouraged to connect for the celebration. 202-889-0404.
PG Police Summer Camp
Prince George's County Police Athletic League is now accepting applicants for its Innovative Outlets Summer Art Camp. The camp is free for high school students. www.pgcpal.org
DC Builders
Metro DC Buildingers invites you to its "One Night… One Build" May 23rd at the Hyatt Regency Washington, showcasing the budding entrepreneurial success of area youth. www.buildindc.org
Cancer Awareness Day
Learn the facts about cancer. Come out May 20th to a free Cancer Awareness Day event at the Sibley Oncology Clinic at the United Medical Center in SE. www.united-medicalcenter.com
Community Carnival
Enjoy a free fun day with the family. Attend the Community Carnival May 27th at Woodbridge Senior High School. It's hosted by Zion Church of Woodbridge. www.zionwoodbridge.com/carnival
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Also, if you live in a major metropolitan area, you've probably seen at least one vendor selling $5 ties (or 4 euros, etc.). Why don't more people buy ties from them? Is there a difference in quality?
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Hahaha. Yeah, I noticed that, no idea. I always buy cheaper ties, I used to wear a lot of ties and I've never had a lot of money, so it sort of happens that way, haha. You can get good ones at the cheaper end, I've only ever seen real stiff-shirts getting the dearer stuff.
A lot of places really overcharge for 'gentlemen's' clothing, just because their clients tend to be more wealthy, and often of the persuasion the dearer the better. And all power to them! But it doesn't benefit cats like me, like, real city slickers. Hahaha.
Although I always find them cheap. We had very loose uniform restrictions in school - just a black blazer, black trousers and a white or grey shirt, plus the school tie and badge. So everyone went and got 'School Uniforms', which are ridiculously overpriced and look terrible, and that's just because there's always a market for them. But I didn't, the last couple years. I went out and got a proper italian suit, real cheap like, and it was stylish as hell. Four button cuffs and four button blazers, long tailcoats, everything. I could have had three for the price everyone else was paying, and they hated theirs. I was in love with mine, haha. Great times.
Haha, I just left a similar comment below about overpriced make-up. I guess it happens to both genders, lol. Good to know that I can get cheaper ties that look fine.
Haha, makeup is well overpriced. You need to take like, half your f***ing salary to town, to buy any.


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Travel information Korea (north) ticket office: North Korea is a state in north east Asia with about 23.5 million inhabitants. It borders on China, Russia and South Korea. The northern part of the Korean peninsula lies between two seas. To the west of the country lies the Yellow Sea and eastern North Korea has a coastline with the Japanese Sea. The landscape is mountainous, with high peaks and deep valleys. Along the west coast fertile lowlands. The Yalu and Tumen rivers forms the border with China and Russia in the north. There is a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The capital, Pyongyang has about 3 million inhabitants and is characterized by the communist architecture. The city is full of propaganda in honor of Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il. Places are Jüchen tower, the triumphal arch and the Ryugyong Hotel, the May 1 Stadium, the palace of culture and the cemetery of revolutionary martyrs. Other major cities are Hamhŭng, Hyesan, Kaesong, Sinuiju and the port cities Kimch'aek, Namp'o and Rajin. Furthermore, the industrial city Chongjin and Kaeson the old city with many temples, pagodas and palaces. Just outside this town is the burial of King Kongmin. At the World Heritage list of UNESCO, the complex of Koguryo tombs.
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The black turtle bean has a dense, meaty texture and flavor reminiscent of mushrooms, which makes it popular in vegetarian dishes such as the Mexican-American black bean burrito. It is a very popular bean in various regions of Brazil, and is used in the national dish, feijoada. It is also a principal ingredient of Platillo Moros y Cristianos in Cuba, is a must-have in the typical gallo pinto of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is a fundamental part of Pabellón Criollo in Venezuela, and is served in almost all of Latin America as well as many Hispanic enclaves in the United States. The black turtle bean is also very popular for making into soups, which are often eaten with Cuban crackers.
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Angel hair pasta is a long, thin noodle with a round shape. Cappellini d'agelo as is called in Itally is a extremely fine pasta that is excellent with light, delicate sauces as well as seasonal fresh vegetables. Several traditional Italian recipes call for angel hair pasta, and in Latin America Angel Hair Pasta is mostly used in soups.
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Jasmine Rice sometimes known as Thai fragrant rice, is a long-grain variety of rice that has a nutty aroma and a subtle flavor. When cooked Jasmine Rice tends to be less sticky than other forms of rice, and will form fluffy, light piles of slightly chewy, nutty, well-formed grains. This characteristics make Jasmine Rice ideal for everthing form simple white or yellow rice to Arroz con Pollo.
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Grackle, in our front yard this morning! photo by Mary Stebbins, click on image to view larger. I love the eye.
Common grackle Quiscalus quiscula
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Length: 10-12 inches
Very long tail
Long bill
Frequently gathers in large flocks
Entirely black plumage
Entirely purple or purple and greenish iridiscence to plumage
Pale eye
Dark eye
Dark brown plumage
Similar species:
The Common Grackle is similar to blackbirds but is larger with a much longer tail. Male Great-tailed and Boat-tailed Grackles are similar but larger with longer tails.
Length and wingspan from: Robbins, C.S., Bruun, B., Zim, H.S., (1966). Birds of North America. New York: Western Publishing Company, Inc.
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Title 45 Part 2553
Title 45 → Subtitle B → Chapter XXV → Part 2553
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e-CFR
Title 45 Part 2553
e-CFR data is current as of December 13, 2018
Title 45 → Subtitle B → Chapter XXV → Part 2553
Title 45: Public Welfare
Subpart B—Eligibility and Responsibilities of a Sponsor§2553.21 Who is eligible to serve as a sponsor?
§2553.22 What are the responsibilities of a sponsor?
§2553.23 What are a sponsor's program responsibilities?
§2553.24 What are a sponsor's responsibilities for securing community participation?
§2553.25 What are a sponsor's administrative responsibilities?
§2553.26 May a sponsor administer more than one program grant from the Corporation?
Subpart D—Eligibility, Cost Reimbursements and Volunteer Assignments§2553.41 Who is eligible to be a RSVP volunteer?
§2553.42 Is a RSVP volunteer a federal employee, an employee of the sponsor or of the volunteer station?
§2553.43 What cost reimbursements are provided to RSVP volunteers?
§2553.44 May cost reimbursements received by a RSVP volunteer be subject to any tax or charge, treated as wages or compensation, or affect eligibility to receive assistance from other programs?
Subpart H—Non-Corporation Funded Projects§2553.81 Under what conditions may an agency or organization sponsor a RSVP project without Corporation funding?
§2553.82 What benefits are a non-Corporation funded project entitled to?
§2553.83 What financial obligation does the Corporation incur for non-Corporation funded projects?
§2553.84 What happens if a non-Corporation funded sponsor does not comply with the Memorandum of Agreement?
Subpart J—Performance Measurement§2553.100 What is the purpose of this subpart?
§2553.101 What is the purpose of performance measurement?
§2553.102 What performance measurement information must be part of an application for funding under RSVP?
§2553.103 Who develops the performance measures?
§2553.104 What performance measures must be submitted to the Corporation and how are these submitted?
§2553.105 How are performance measures approved and documented?
§2553.106 How does a sponsor report performance measures to the Corporation?
§2553.107 What must a sponsor do if it cannot meet its performance measures?
§2553.108 When may a sponsor change a project's performance measures?
§2553.109 What happens if a sponsor fails to meet the performance measures included in the Notice of Grant Award (NGA)?
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
Source: 64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart A—General
§2553.11 What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of: engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.
§2553.12 Definitions.
(a) Act. The Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended, Pub. L. 93-113, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 396, 42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.
(b) Adequate staffing level. The number of project staff or full-time equivalent needed by a sponsor to manage NSSC project operations considering such factors as: number of budgeted volunteers, number of volunteer stations, and the size of the service area.
(c) Assignment. The activities, functions or responsibilities to be performed by volunteers identified in a written outline or description.
(d) Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation appointed under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, (NCSA), 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.
(e) Corporation. The Corporation for National and Community Service established under the NCSA. The Corporation is also sometimes referred to as CNCS.
(f) Cost reimbursements. Reimbursements budgeted as Volunteer Expenses and provided to volunteers to cover incidental costs, meals, transportation, volunteer insurance, and recognition to enable them to serve without cost to themselves.
(g) Letter of Agreement. A written agreement between a volunteer station, the sponsor, and person(s) served or the person legally responsible for that person. It authorizes the assignment of a RSVP volunteer in the home of a client, defines RSVP volunteer activities, and specifies supervision arrangements.
(h) Memorandum of Understanding. A written statement prepared and signed by the RSVP project sponsor and the volunteer station that identifies project requirements, working relationships and mutual responsibilities.
(i) National Senior Service Corps (NSSC). The collective name for the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and the Senior Companion Program (SCP), and Demonstration Programs established under Parts A, B, C, and E, Title II of the Act. NSSC is also referred to as the "Senior Corps".
(j) Non-Corporation support (required). The percentage share of non-Federal cash and in-kind contributions required to be raised by the sponsor in support of the grant, including non-Corporation federal, state and local governments and privately raised contributions.
(k) Non-Corporation support (excess). The amount of non-Federal cash and in-kind contributions generated by a sponsor in excess of the required percentage.
(l) Performance measures. Indicators intended to help determine the impact of an RSVP project on the community, including the volunteers. Performance measures currently include, but are not limited to, the following performance indicators:
(1) Output indicator. The amount or units of service that RSVP volunteers have completed, or the number of people the project has served. An output indicator does not provide information on benefits or other changes in the lives of the volunteers or the people served.
(2) Outcome indicator. Specifies a change that has occurred in the lives of the people served or the volunteers. It is an observable and measurable indication of whether or not a project is making progress toward its outcome target.
(m) Project. The locally planned and implemented RSVP activity or set of activities in a service area as agreed upon between a sponsor and the Corporation.
(n) Qualified individual with a disability. An individual with a disability (as defined in the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 705 (20)) who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a volunteer position that such individual holds or desires. If a sponsor has prepared a written description before advertising or interviewing applicants for the position, the written description may be considered evidence of the essential functions of the volunteer position.
(o) Service area. The geographically defined area approved in the grant application, in which RSVP volunteers are recruited, enrolled, and placed on assignments.
(p) Sponsor. A public agency or private non-profit organization, either secular or faith-based, that is responsible for the operation of an RSVP project.
(q) Trust Act. The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, as amended, Public Law 103-82, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 785.
(r) United States and States. Each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa, and Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands.
(s) Volunteer station. A public agency, secular or faith-based private non-profit organization, or proprietary health care organization that accepts the responsibility for assignment and supervision of RSVP volunteers in health, education, social service or related settings such as multi-purpose centers, home health care agencies, or similar establishments. Each volunteer station must be licensed or otherwise certified, when required, by the appropriate state or local government. Private homes are not volunteer stations.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 69 FR 60095, Oct. 7, 2004; 76 FR 20246, Apr. 12, 2011]
Subpart B—Eligibility and Responsibilities of a Sponsor
§2553.21 Who is eligible to serve as a sponsor?
The Corporation awards grants to public agencies, including Indian tribes and non-profit private organizations, both secular and faith-based, in the United Sates that have authority to accept and the capability to administer an RSVP project.
[69 FR 60095, Oct. 7, 2004]
§2553.22 What are the responsibilities of a sponsor?
A sponsor is responsible for fulfilling all project management requirements necessary to accomplish the purposes of the RSVP program as specified in the Act. A sponsor shall not delegate or contract these responsibilities to another entity. A sponsor shall comply with all regulations contained in this part, policies, and grant provisions prescribed by the Corporation.
§2553.23 What are a sponsor's program responsibilities?
A sponsor shall:
(a) Focus RSVP resources to have a positive impact on critical human and social needs within the project service area.
(b) Assess in collaboration with other community organizations or utilize existing assessments of the needs of the community or service area and develop strategies to respond to those needs using the resources of RSVP volunteers.
(c) Develop and manage a system of volunteer stations to provide a wide range of placement opportunities that appeal to persons age 55 and over by:
(1) Ensuring that a volunteer station is a public or non-profit private organization, whether secular or faith-based, or an eligible proprietary health care agency, capable of serving as a volunteer station for the placement of RSVP volunteers to meet locally identified needs;
(2) Ensuring the placement of RSVP volunteers is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding:
(i) That is negotiated prior to placement;
(ii) That specifies the mutual responsibilities of the station and sponsor;
(iii) That is renegotiated at least every three years; and
(iv) That states the station assures it will not discriminate against RSVP volunteers or in the operation of its program on the basis of race; color; national origin, including individuals with limited English proficiency; sex; age; political affiliation; religion; or on the basis of disability, if the participant or member is a qualified individual with a disability; and
(3) Annually assessing the placement of RSVP volunteers to ensure the safety of volunteers and their impact on meeting the needs of the community.
(d) Consider the demographic make-up of the project service area in the enrollment of RSVP volunteers, taking special efforts to recruit eligible individuals from minority groups, persons with disabilities and under represented groups.
(e) Encourage the most efficient and effective use of RSVP volunteers by coordinating project services and activities with related national, state and local programs, including other Corporation programs.
(f) Develop, and annually update, a plan for promoting service by older adults within the project service area.
(g) Conduct an annual assessment of the accomplishments and impact of the project and how they meet the identified needs and problems of the community.
(h) Provide RSVP volunteers with cost reimbursements specified in §2553.43.
(i) Minimize any disruption to RSVP volunteers when one sponsor is replaced by another as a result of relinquishment, denial of refunding, or recompetition of a grant.
(j) Make every effort to meet such performance measures as may be established for the RSVP project by mutual agreement.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 67 FR 6875, Feb. 14, 2002; 69 FR 60095, Oct. 7, 2004; 76 FR 20246, Apr. 12, 2011]
§2553.24 What are a sponsor's responsibilities for securing community participation?
(a) A sponsor shall secure community participation in local project operation by establishing an Advisory Council or a similar organizational structure with a membership that includes people:
(1) Knowledgeable about human and social needs of the community;
(2) Competent in the field of community service and volunteerism;
(3) Capable of helping the sponsor meet its administrative and program responsibilities including fund-raising, publicity and programming for impact;
(4) With an interest in and knowledge of the capability of older adults; and
(5) Of a diverse composition that reflects the demographics of the service area.
(b) The sponsor determines how this participation shall be secured, consistent with the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section.
§2553.25 What are a sponsor's administrative responsibilities?
A sponsor shall:
(a) Assume full responsibility for securing maximum and continuing community financial and in-kind support to operate the project successfully.
(b) Provide levels of staffing and resources appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the project and carry out its project management responsibilities.
(c) Employ a full-time project director to accomplish program objectives and manage the functions and activities delegated to project staff for NSSC program(s) within its control. A full-time project director shall not serve concurrently in another capacity, paid or unpaid, during established working hours. The project director may participate in activities to coordinate program resources with those of related local agencies, boards or organizations. A sponsor may negotiate the employment of a part-time project director with the Corporation when it can be demonstrated that such an arrangement will not adversely affect the size, scope and quality of project operations.
(d) Consider all project staff as sponsor employees subject to its personnel policies and procedures.
(e) Compensate project staff at a level that is comparable with similar staff positions in the sponsor organization and/or project service area.
(f) Establish risk management policies and procedures covering project and RSVP activities. This includes provision of appropriate insurance coverage for RSVP volunteers, vehicles and other properties used in the project.
(g) Establish record keeping and reporting systems in compliance with Corporation requirements that ensure quality of program and fiscal operations, facilitate timely and accurate submission of required reports and cooperate with Corporation evaluation and data collection efforts.
(h) Comply with and ensure that all volunteer stations comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations, including providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
(i) Conduct criminal history checks on all grant-funded staff employed on or after October 1, 2009, in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 2540.200-207.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 74 FR 46509, Sept. 10, 2009]
§2553.26 May a sponsor administer more than one program grant from the Corporation?
A sponsor may administer more than one Corporation program grant.
Subpart C—Suspension, Termination and Denial of Refunding
§2553.31 What are the rules on suspension, termination and denial of refunding of grants?
(a) The Chief Executive Officer or designee is authorized to suspend further payments or to terminate payments under any grant providing assistance under the Act whenever he or she determines there is a material failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions of the grant. The Chief Executive Officer shall prescribe procedures to insure that:
(1) Assistance under the Act shall not be suspended for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions, except in emergency situations for thirty days;
(2) An application for refunding under the Act may not be denied unless the recipient has been given:
(i) Notice at least 75 days before the denial of such application of the possibility of such denial and the grounds for any such denial; and
(ii) Opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken;
(3) In any case where an application for refunding is denied for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant, the recipient shall be afforded an opportunity for an informal hearing before an impartial hearing officer, who has been agreed to by the recipient and the Corporation; and
(4) Assistance under the Act shall not be terminated for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions unless the recipient has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a full and fair hearing.
(b) In order to assure equal access to all recipients, such hearings or other meetings as may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section shall be held in locations convenient to the recipient agency.
(c) Beginning in FY 2013, the procedures for suspension and termination of RSVP grants, which are specified in 45 CFR part 1206, shall continue to apply, but the procedures in part 1206 applicable to denial of refunding of an RSVP grantee shall not apply to any grant awarded through the competitive process described in §2553.71 of this part.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 76 FR 20246, Apr. 12, 2011]
Subpart D—Eligibility, Cost Reimbursements and Volunteer Assignments
§2553.41 Who is eligible to be a RSVP volunteer?
(a) To be an RSVP volunteer, an individual must:
(1) Be 55 years of age or older;
(2) Agree to serve without compensation;
(3) Reside in or nearby the community served by RSVP;
(4) Agree to abide by all requirements as set forth in this part.
(b) Eligibility to serve as a RSVP volunteer shall not be restricted on the basis of formal education, experience, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap or political affiliation.
§2553.42 Is a RSVP volunteer a federal employee, an employee of the sponsor or of the volunteer station?
RSVP volunteers are not employees of the sponsor, the volunteer station, the Corporation, or the Federal Government.
§2553.43 What cost reimbursements are provided to RSVP volunteers?
RSVP volunteers are provided the following cost reimbursements within the limits of the project's available resources:
(a) Transportation. RSVP volunteers shall receive assistance with the cost of transportation to and from volunteer assignments and official project activities, including orientation, training, and recognition events.
(b) Meals. RSVP volunteers shall receive assistance with the cost of meals taken while on assignment.
(c) Recognition. RSVP volunteers shall be provided recognition for their service.
(d) Insurance. A RSVP volunteer is provided with the Corporation-specified minimum levels of insurance as follows:
(1) Accident insurance. Accident insurance covers RSVP volunteers for personal injury during travel between their homes and places of assignment, during their volunteer service, during meal periods while serving as a volunteer, and while attending project sponsored activities. Protection shall be provided against claims in excess of any benefits or services for medical care or treatment available to the volunteer from other sources.
(2) Personal liability insurance. Protection is provided against claims in excess of protection provided by other insurance. It does not include professional liability coverage.
(3) Excess automobile liability insurance. (i) For RSVP volunteers who drive in connection with their service, protection is provided against claims in excess of the greater of either:
(A) Liability insurance the volunteers carry on their own automobiles; or
(B) The limits of applicable state financial responsibility law, or in its absence, levels of protection to be determined by the Corporation for each person, each accident, and for property damage.
(ii) RSVP volunteers who drive their personal vehicles to or on assignments or project-related activities shall maintain personal automobile liability insurance equal to or exceeding the levels established by the Corporation.
(e) Other volunteer expenses. RSVP volunteers may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while performing their volunteer assignments, provided these expenses are described in the Memorandum of Understanding negotiated with the volunteer station and there are sufficient funds available to cover these expenses and meet all other requirements identified in the notice of grant award.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 69 FR 20831, Apr. 19, 2004; 69 FR 56718, Sept. 22, 2004]
§2553.44 May cost reimbursements received by a RSVP volunteer be subject to any tax or charge, treated as wages or compensation, or affect eligibility to receive assistance from other programs?
No. RSVP volunteers' cost reimbursements are not subject to any tax or charge and are not treated as wages or compensation for the purposes of unemployment insurance, worker's compensation, temporary disability, retirement, public assistance, or similar benefit payments or minimum wage laws. Cost reimbursements are not subject to garnishment, do not reduce or eliminate the level of or eligibility for assistance or services a volunteer may be receiving under any governmental program.
Subpart E—Volunteer Terms of Service
§2553.51 What are the terms of service of a RSVP volunteer?
A RSVP volunteer shall serve weekly on a regular basis, or intensively on short-term assignments consistent with the assignment description.
§2553.52 Under what circumstances may a RSVP volunteer's service be terminated?
(a) A sponsor may remove a RSVP volunteer from service for cause. Grounds for removal include but are not limited to: extensive and unauthorized absences; misconduct; inability to perform assignments; and failure to accept supervision.
(b) The sponsor shall establish appropriate policies on service termination as well as procedures for appeal from such adverse action.
Subpart F—Responsibilities of a Volunteer Station
§2553.61 When may a sponsor serve as a volunteer station?
The sponsor may function as a volunteer station, provided that no more than 5% of the total number of volunteers budgeted for the project are assigned to it in administrative or support positions. This limitation does not apply to the assignment of volunteers to other programs administered by the sponsor or special volunteer activities of the project. The RSVP project itself may function as a volunteer station or may initiate special volunteer activities provided the Corporation agrees that these activities are in accord with program objectives and will not hinder overall project operations.
§2553.62 What are the responsibilities of a volunteer station?
A volunteer station shall undertake the following responsibilities in support of RSVP volunteers:
(a) Develop volunteer assignments that impact critical human and social needs, and regularly assess those assignments for continued appropriateness;
(b) Assign staff member responsible for day to day oversight of the placement of RSVP volunteers within the volunteer station and for assessing the impact of volunteers in addressing community needs;
(c) Obtain a Letter of Agreement for an RSVP volunteer assigned in-home. The Letter of Agreement shall comply with all Federal, State and local regulations;
(d) Keep records and prepare reports as required;
(e) Comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including reasonable accommodation for RSVP volunteers with disabilities; and
(f) Provide assigned RSVP volunteers the following support:
(1) Orientation to station and appropriate in-service training to enhance performance of assignments;
(2) Resources required for performance of assignments including reasonable accommodation;
(3) Supervision while on assignment;
(4) Appropriate recognition; and
(5) Provide for the safety of RSVP volunteers assigned to it.
(g) Undertake such other responsibilities as may be necessary to the successful performance of RSVP volunteers in their assignments or as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Subpart G—Application and Fiscal Requirements
§2553.71 What is the process for application and award of a grant?
As funds become available, the Corporation solicits applications for RSVP grants from eligible organizations through a competitive process.
(a) What are the application requirements for an RSVP grant? An applicant must:
(1) Submit required information determined by the Corporation.
(2) Demonstrate compliance with any applicable requirements specified in the Notice of Funding Availability or Notice of Funding Opportunity.
(b) What process does the Corporation use to select new RSVP grantees? (1) The Corporation reviews and determines the merits of an application by its responsiveness to published guidelines and to the overall purpose and objectives of the program. In conducting its review during the competitive process, the Corporation considers the input and opinions of those serving on a peer review panel, including members with expertise in senior service and aging, and may conduct site inspections, as appropriate.
(2) The selection process includes:
(i) Determining whether an application complies with the application requirements, such as deadlines, eligibility, and programmatic requirements, including performance measurement requirements;
(ii) Applying published selection criteria, as stated in the applicable Notice of Funding Availability or Notice of Funding Opportunity, to assess the quality of the application;
(iii) Applying any applicable priorities or preferences, as stated in the applicable Notice of Funding Availability or Notice of Funding Opportunity;
(iv) Ensuring innovation and geographic, demographic, and programmatic diversity across the Corporation's RSVP grantee portfolio; and
(v) Identifying the applications that most completely respond to the published guidelines and offer the highest probability of successfully carrying out the overall purpose and objectives of the program.
(c) How is a grant awarded? (1) Subject to the availability of funds, the award will be documented by a Notice of Grant Award (NGA).
(2) The Corporation and the sponsoring organization are parties to the NGA. The NGA will document the sponsor's commitment to fulfill specific programmatic objectives and financial obligations. It will document the extent of the Corporation's obligation to provide assistance to the sponsor.
(d) What happens if the Corporation rejects an application? The Corporation will return to the applicant an application that is not approved for funding, informing the applicant of the Corporation's decision.
(e) For what period of time does the Corporation award a grant? The Corporation awards an RSVP grant for a specified period that is 3 years in duration with an option for a grant renewal of 3 years, if the grantee's performance and compliance with grant terms and conditions are satisfactory. The Corporation will use the Denial of Refunding procedures set forth in 45 CFR part 1206 to deny funding to a grantee when the Corporation determines that the grant should not be renewed for an additional 3 years.
(f) What assistance in preparation for competitive award of all RSVP grants will the Corporation provide to sponsors who have previously received a grant and whose grants are expiring in fiscal year 2011, 2012, or 2013? (1) For each grant expiring in fiscal years 2011, 2012, or 2013, the Corporation will evaluate the grant, to the maximum extent practicable, in fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively.
(2) The evaluation will give particular attention to the different needs of rural and urban projects, including those serving Native American communities, and will evaluate the extent to which the sponsor meets or exceeds performance measures, outcomes, and other criteria established by the Corporation.
(3) To the maximum extent practicable, the Corporation will ensure that each evaluation is conducted by a review team made up of trained individuals who are knowledgeable about RSVP, including current or former employees of the Corporation and representatives of communities served by RSVP volunteers, who will provide their input and opinions concerning each grant.
(4) The Corporation will use the evaluation findings as the basis for providing recommendations for program improvement, and for the provision of training and technical assistance.
(5) The evaluation will assess:
(i) The project's strengths and areas in need of improvement;
(ii) Whether the project has adequately addressed population and community-wide needs;
(iii) The efforts of the project to collaborate with other community-based organizations, units of government, and entities providing services to seniors, taking into account barriers to such collaboration that such programs may encounter;
(iv) The project's compliance with the program requirements for the appropriate use of Federal funds as embodied in a protocol for fiscal management;
(v) To what extent the project is in conformity with the eligibility, outreach, enrollment, and other requirements for RSVP projects; and
(vi) The extent to which the project is achieving other measures of performance developed by the Corporation, in consultation with the review team.
[76 FR 20246, Apr. 12, 2011]
§2553.72 What are project funding requirements?
(a) Is non-Corporation support required? (1) A Corporation grant may be awarded to fund up to 90 percent of the total project cost in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, and 70 percent in the third and succeeding years.
(2) A sponsor is responsible for identifying non-Corporation funds which may include in-kind contributions.
(b) Under what circumstances does the Corporation allow less than the percentage identified in paragraph (a) of this section? The Corporation may allow exceptions to the local support requirement identified in paragraph (a) of this section in cases of demonstrated need such as:
(1) Initial difficulties in the development of local funding sources during the first three years of operations; or
(2) An economic downturn, the occurrence of a natural disaster, or similar events in the service area that severely restrict or reduce sources of local funding support; or
(3) The unexpected discontinuation of local support from one or more sources that a project has relied on for a period of years.
(c) May the Corporation restrict how a sponsor uses locally generated contributions in excess of the non-Corporation support required? Whenever locally generated contributions to RSVP projects are in excess of the non-Corporation funds required (10 percent of the total cost in the first year, 20 percent in the second year and 30 percent in the third and succeeding years), the Corporation may not restrict the manner in which such contributions are expended provided such expenditures are consistent with the provisions of the Act.
(d) Are program expenditures subject to audit? All expenditures by the grantee of Federal and Non-Federal funds, including expenditures from excess locally generated contributions, are subject to audit by the Corporation, its Inspector General, or their authorized agents.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 67 FR 6875, Feb. 14, 2002]
§2553.73 What are grants management requirements?
What rules govern a sponsor's management of grants?
(a) A sponsor shall manage a grant in accordance with:
(1) The Act;
(2) Regulations in this part;
(3) 2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 2205; and
(4) Other applicable Corporation requirements.
(b) Project support provided under a Corporation grant shall be furnished at the lowest possible cost consistent with the effective operation of the project.
(c) Volunteer expense items, including transportation, meals, recognition activities and items purchased at the volunteers' own expense and which are not reimbursed, are not allowable as contributions to the non-Federal share of the budget.
(d) Costs to bring a sponsor into basic compliance with accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities are not allowable costs.
(e) Payments to settle discrimination allegations, either informally through a settlement agreement or formally as a result of a decision finding discrimination, are not allowable costs.
(f) Written Corporation approval/concurrence is required for a change in the approved service area.
[79 FR 76078, Dec. 19, 2014]
Subpart H—Non-Corporation Funded Projects
§2553.81 Under what conditions may an agency or organization sponsor a RSVP project without Corporation funding?
An eligible agency or organization who wishes to sponsor a RSVP project without Corporation funding, must sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Corporation that:
(a) Certifies its intent to comply with all Corporation requirements for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; and
(b) Identifies responsibilities to be carried out by each party.
§2553.82 What benefits are a non-Corporation funded project entitled to?
(a) All technical assistance and materials provided to Corporation-funded RSVP projects; and
(b) The application of the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 5044 and 5058.
§2553.83 What financial obligation does the Corporation incur for non-Corporation funded projects?
Entry into a Memorandum of Agreement with, or issuance of an NGA to a sponsor of a non-Corporation funded project does not create a financial obligation on the part of the Corporation for any costs associated with the project.
§2553.84 What happens if a non-Corporation funded sponsor does not comply with the Memorandum of Agreement?
A non-Corporation funded project sponsor's noncompliance with the Memorandum of Agreement may result in suspension or termination of the Corporation's agreement and all benefits specified in §2553.82.
Subpart I—Restrictions and Legal Representation
§2553.91 What legal limitations apply to the operation of the RSVP Program and to the expenditure of grant funds?
(a) Political activities. (1) No part of any grant shall be used to finance, directly or indirectly, any activity to influence the outcome of any election to public office, or any voter registration activity.
(2) No project shall be conducted in a manner involving the use of funds, the provision of services, or the employment or assignment of personnel in a matter supporting or resulting in the identification of such project with:
(i) Any partisan or nonpartisan political activity associated with a candidate, or contending faction or group, in an election; or
(ii) Any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any such election; or
(iii) Any voter registration activity, except that voter registration applications and nonpartisan voter registration information may be made available to the public at the premises of the sponsor. But in making registration applications and nonpartisan voter registration information available, employees of the sponsor shall not express preferences or seek to influence decisions concerning any candidate, political party, election issue, or voting decision.
(3) The sponsor shall not use grant funds in any activity for the purpose of influencing the passage or defeat of legislation or proposals by initiative petition, except:
(i) In any case in which a legislative body, a committee of a legislative body, or a member of a legislative body requests any volunteer in, or employee of such a program to draft, review or testify regarding measures or to make representation to such legislative body, committee or member; or
(ii) In connection with an authorization or appropriations measure directly affecting the operation of the RSVP Program.
(b) Nondisplacement of employed workers. A RSVP volunteer shall not perform any service or duty or engage in any activity which would otherwise be performed by an employed worker or which would supplant the hiring of or result in the displacement of employed workers, or impair existing contracts for service.
(c) Compensation for service. (1) An agency or organization to which NSSC volunteers are assigned, or which operates or supervises any NSSC program, shall not request or receive any compensation from NSSC volunteers or from beneficiaries for services of NSSC volunteers.
(2) This section does not prohibit a sponsor from soliciting and accepting voluntary contributions from the community at large to meet its local support obligations under the grant; or, from entering into agreements with parties other than beneficiaries to support additional volunteers beyond those supported by the Corporation grant.
(3) A RSVP volunteer station may contribute to the financial support of the RSVP Program. However, this support shall not be a required precondition for a potential station to obtain RSVP volunteers.
(4) If a volunteer station agrees to provide funds to support additional volunteers or pay for other volunteer support costs, the agreement shall be stated in a written Memorandum of Understanding. The sponsor shall withdraw services if the station's inability to provide monetary or in-kind support to the project under the Memorandum of Understanding diminishes or jeopardizes the project's financial capabilities to fulfill its obligations.
(5) Under no circumstances shall a RSVP volunteer receive a fee for service from service recipients, their legal guardian, members of their family, or friends.
(d) Labor and anti-labor activity. The sponsor shall not use grant funds directly or indirectly to finance labor or anti-labor organization or related activity.
(e) Fair labor standards. A sponsor that employs laborers and mechanics for construction, alteration, or repair of facilities shall pay wages at prevailing rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 276a.
(f) Nondiscrimination. A sponsor or sponsor employee shall not discriminate against a RSVP volunteer on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or political affiliation, or on the basis of disability, if the volunteer with a disability is qualified to serve.
(g) Religious activities. (1) A RSVP volunteer or a member of the project staff funded by the Corporation shall not give religious instruction, conduct worship services or engage in any form of proselytization as part of his/her duties.
(2) A sponsor or volunteer station may retain its independence and may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition, development, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that it does not use Corporation funds to support any inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization, as part of the programs or services funded. If an organization conducts such activities, the activities must be offered separately, in time or location, from the programs or services funded under this part.
(h) Nepotism. Persons selected for project staff positions shall not be related by blood or marriage to other project staff, sponsor staff or officers, or members of the sponsor Board of Directors, unless there is written concurrence from the Advisory Council or community group established by the sponsor under subpart B of this part, and with notification to the Corporation.
[64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 69 FR 60095, Oct. 7, 2004]
§2553.92 What legal coverage does the Corporation make available to RSVP volunteers?
It is within the Corporation's discretion to determine if Counsel is employed and counsel fees, court costs, bail and other expenses incidental to the defense of a RSVP volunteer are paid in a criminal, civil or administrative proceeding, when such a proceeding arises directly out of performance of the volunteer's activities. The circumstances under which the Corporation may pay such expenses are specified in 45 CFR part 1220.
Subpart J—Performance Measurement
Source: 76 FR 20247, Apr. 12, 2011, unless otherwise noted.
§2553.100 What is the purpose of this subpart?
This subpart sets forth the minimum performance measurement requirements for Corporation-funded Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects.
§2553.101 What is the purpose of performance measurement?
The purpose of performance measurement is to strengthen the RSVP project and foster continuous improvement. Reporting on performance measures is used by the Corporation as part of assessing the impact of the project on the community and on the accomplishment of the objectives established in the Corporation's Strategic Plan. In addition, as part of the competitive process, performance measures are used to assess how an applicant for a grant approaches the design of volunteer activities and the measurement of their impact on community needs.
§2553.102 What performance measurement information must be part of an application for funding under RSVP?
An application to the Corporation for funding under RSVP must contain:
(a) Performance measures.
(b) Estimated performance data for the project years covered by the application.
(c) Actual performance data, where available, for the preceding completed project year.
§2553.103 Who develops the performance measures?
(a) An applicant is responsible for developing its own project-specific performance measures.
(b) In addition, the Corporation may establish performance measures that will apply to all Corporation-sponsored RSVP projects, which sponsors will be responsible for meeting.
§2553.104 What performance measures must be submitted to the Corporation and how are these submitted?
(a) An applicant for Corporation funds is required to submit at least one of each of the following types of performance measures as part of their application. The Corporation will provide standard forms.
(1) Output indicators.
(2) Outcome indicators.
(b) An applicant must also submit any uniform performance measures the Corporation may establish for all applicants.
(c) The Corporation may specify additional requirements relating to performance measures on an annual basis in program guidance and related materials.
§2553.105 How are performance measures approved and documented?
(a) The Corporation reviews and approves performance measures for all applicants that apply for funding from the Corporation.
(b) An applicant must follow Corporation-provided guidance and formats provided when submitting performance measures.
(c) Final performance measures, as negotiated between the applicant and the Corporation, will be documented in the Notice of Grant Award (NGA).
§2553.106 How does a sponsor report performance measures to the Corporation?
The Corporation will set specific reporting requirements, including frequency and deadlines, concerning performance measures established in the grant award. A sponsor is required to report on the actual results that occurred when implementing the grant and to regularly measure the project's performance.
§2553.107 What must a sponsor do if it cannot meet its performance measures?
Whenever a sponsor finds it is not on track to meet its performance measures, it must develop a plan to get back on track or submit a request to the Corporation to amend its performance measures. The request must include all of the following:
(a) Why the project is not on track to meet its performance requirements;
(b) How the project has been tracking performance measures;
(c) Evidence of corrective steps taken;
(d) Any new proposed performance measures; and
(e) A plan to ensure that the project will meet the new proposed measure(s).
§2553.108 When may a sponsor change a project's performance measures?
Performance measures may be changed only if the Corporation approves the sponsor's request to do so.
§2553.109 What happens if a sponsor fails to meet the performance measures included in the Notice of Grant Award (NGA)?
If a sponsor fails to meet a target performance measure established in the NGA, the Corporation will negotiate a period of no more than one year for meeting the performance measure. At that point, if the sponsor still fails to meet the performance measure, the Corporation may take one or more of the following actions:
(a) Reduce the amount of the grant;
(b) Suspend, terminate, or deny refunding of the grant, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2553.31 of this part;
(c) Take this information into account in assessing any application from the organization for a new grant or augmentation of an existing grant under any program administered by the Corporation;
(d) Amend the terms of any Corporation grant to the organization; or
(e) Take other actions that the Corporation deems appropriate.


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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The Controversy Over the 10 Nights Series and a Request
I would like to first of all thank you for the huge amount of support I've received concerning the 10 Night Series. It has warmed my heart to know that I have such a great group of people that believe in what I do, and I will be forever grateful for that. That being said, It's time for the past to be left behind, and move forward to bigger and better things. Enough name calling has gone on, and many feelings hurt on both sides of this travesty, and for me personally, I would rather create great books and not have my readers feel divided. I began writing to bring joy to readers and to be in the middle of drama such as this is the last thing I ever wanted to bring to to your doorstep.
Regardless of who's right or wrong in this matter, that's a decision for the courts to decide, I believe it's time to just put this incident behind and leave it as a bad business choice on both of our ends. Life is entirely too short to be filled with useless Drama, and I truly would prefer any angst be between the pages of my books. I know that several people have felt the need to strike out against the other person involved here, and while I understand your anger, I am personally asking you as a favor to me, to just let things go. No matter what has transpired, I still believe that in the end good things happen to those that do the right thing.
This isn't a situation that will be resolved by arguing about who the injured party is here. Mistakes were made, and decisions were not properly written down, and until this is resolved legally, anything said will do nothing but add more anger to the situation on both sides. There will be new books, and since romance is what I do, I'd rather be a lover than a fighter. Above everything else, this has been a valuable learning experience. In every situation in life there is a lesson to be learned, and a positive to be gained. Sometimes those experiences are easy and good, other times they kick you in the butt and you have to learn the hard way. One things for sure, I'm glad that I'm alive and kicking and able to get all the experiences that this life has to offer.
I would like to make a request. Until this matter is settled the right way, we just put this discussion away and spend our energy on looking to tomorrow. Currently I'm working on several new releases, and all this time spent agonizing over this subject is taking me away from that work. The best cure for any problem, in my opinion, is to lay it on the table, allow your mind to run it over, and if the problem can't be solved right away, well then you move on to other things. So that's my stand on this entire fiasco. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to stop in.
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