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Department of Homeland Security Offers Grants to Nonprofits

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Barbara Herron 410-732-9564   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFERS GRANTS TO NONPROFITS    BALTIMORE (May 20, 2011) - Once again the Department of Homeland Security is making grants available to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to make their high-risk facilities more secure against terrorist attacks. The program seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives and state and local governments. The DHS grant program will provide a total of $18.9 million to high-risk nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S.    Applications must be submitted electronically to the Baltimore Urban Area Work Group (UAWG) through the appropriate local UAWG law enforcement representative as listed below. Deadline for submission is Thursday, June 9, 2011. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The UAWG will score applications before forwarding them to DHS. Criteria for determining eligible applicants who are at high risk of terrorist attack include, but are not limited to: Identification and substantiation (e.g. police reports or insurance claims) of prior threats or attacks against the nonprofit organization or closely related organizations (within or outside the U.S.) by a terrorist organization, network, or cell Symbolic value of the site(s) as a highly recognized national or historical institution that renders the site a possible target of international terrorism   Role of the applicant nonprofit organization in responding to or recovering from international terrorist attacks Findings from previously conducted risk assessments including threat or vulnerability   Grants are limited to no more than $75,000, with an optional match.    In addition, all projects must comply with Environmental and Historic Preservation laws. All grantees will be required to develop an environmental planning and historic preservation Statement of Work (SOW), which must be submitted to FEMA for certification prior to the initiation of projects.    Eligible enhancements include such things as closed circuit television systems for perimeters of community facilities; vehicle barriers, lighting and fencing for perimeter security; and personal identification systems to limit unauthorized access to facilities.    The UAWG is composed of emergency management officials from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council's member jurisdictions, which include Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties, plus the City of Annapolis.   The grant application and guidelines are also available online at www.fema.gov.  Questions may be directed to the appropriate local law enforcement representative.   UAWG Law Enforcement Representatives   Anne Arundel County: Lt. Col. David Pressley pressley@aacounty.org 410-222-3028   City of Annapolis: Capt. Scott Williams sdwilliams@annapolis.gov 410-268-9000   Baltimore City: Maj. Anthony Brown AnthonyT.Brown@baltimorepolice.org  410-396-2431    Baltimore County: Officer Joseph Pietro jpietro@baltimorecountymd.gov  410-887-5639   Carroll County: Sgt. James Fisher jfisher@ccg.carr.org  410-386-2255    Harford County: Sgt. Steve Dunlop dunlops@harfordsheriff.org  410-836-5471   Howard County: Lt. Michael Price mprice@howardcountymd.gov  410-313-6013   # # #                 Baltimore Regional Transportation Board   |   Baltimore Metropolitan Council Working to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region. www.baltometro.org The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is the organization of the region's elected executives who are committed to identifying regional interests and developing collaborative strategies, plans and programs which will improve the quality of life and economic vitality throughout the region. For more information: Barbara Herron Communications Officer email: bherron@baltometro.org  phone: 410-732-9564

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Morning Digest: Deadly tornado demolishes much of Missouri town

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Good Morning Omss LATEST NEWS Deadly tornado demolishes much of Missouri town JOPLIN, Missouri (Reuters) - Search teams bathed in the harsh glow of floodlights early on Monday picked through rubble of neighborhoods and commercial districts demolished by a tornado that killed at least 30 people in the southwestern Missouri town of Joplin. | Full Article Yemen's Saleh refuses to sign deal to step down May 23, 2011 12:15 AM ET SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh refused to sign an agreement on Sunday to step down, the third time such a deal has fallen through at the last minute, despite pressure from Gulf Arab and Western mediators. | Full Article Wall Street stock index futures point to falls May 23, 2011 05:47 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open for Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones futures and Nasdaq futures down 1 to 1.1 percent by 5:20 a.m. EDT. | Full Article Toyota cars to be driver's "friend" in social network service May 23, 2011 03:52 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp and cloud computing company Salesforce.com Inc will build a social network service that will enable owners to become "friends" with their cars and get friendly, tweet-like reminders for maintenance checks and other notices. | Full Article Russia's parting gift to NASA: Shuttle legacy photo May 23, 2011 04:13 AM ET CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Half the International Space Station crew departs for Earth on Monday, leaving behind the visiting shuttle Endeavour and a parting gift for NASA -- a legacy photograph of the shuttle parked at the orbital outpost. | Full Article Bosh fired up as Heat bash Bulls May 23, 2011 01:12 AM ET MIAMI (Reuters) - Chris Bosh discarded his 'Third Man' label to shoot 34 points and lead Miami to a 96-85 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, giving the Heat a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference championship series. | Full Article Eminem, Justin Bieber scoop Billboard Music Awards May 23, 2011 03:19 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eminem and teen idol Justin Bieber dominated the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, winning six awards each with the 38-year-old rapper taking the top honor for artist of the year. | Full Article As hours tick by, "Judgment Day" looks a dud May 21, 2011 08:55 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - With no sign of Judgment Day arriving on Saturday as forecast by an 89 year-old California evangelical broadcaster, followers were faced with trying to make sense of his failed pronouncement. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Yemen's president doesn't sign Volcano spews ash, closes airport. Endeavour spacewalkers tackle ISS repairs A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend

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ABC NewsMail - afternoon edition

Afternoon Edition. Mon 23 May 2011
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Government told to chill on climate change Australia's major business lobby group says the Federal Government should avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the findings in a Climate Commission report released this morning. Petrol price falls yet to reach motorists New figures show some big falls in wholesale petrol prices are not being passed on to motorists by Australian service stations. Dozens dead as tornado strikes US A tornado has killed 24 people in the small US town of Joplin in Missouri, according to local media reports, less than a month after tornadoes carved a swathe of destruction through the country's south-east. Australian caught with drugs in Bali A 49-year-old Australian man has been arrested in Bali for drug possession. Customs officer recounts shipwreck rescue attempts A Customs officer has described how he had to manoeuvre his fast rescue boat around bodies and debris as he and his crew tried to rescue people from the Christmas Island shipwreck.
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It's the end of the world as we know it Post-budget commentary has focused on how tough it was or wasn't, carbon tax, middle-class welfare and the deficit/surplus equation. But the big picture - the industrialisation of China and India - was all but ignored. In the first of a two-part analysis Ben Etham looks at the rise of industrialisation in the west and heralds the arrival of the Asian century. But what does it mean for ordinary Australians? No point complaining about media bias It would be a mistake to think that Senator Brown, and PM Gillard for that matter, are being especially demonised or that theyÂ're the first politicians to have elements of the media stand vociferously against them. Climate change action: make policy, not war It won't happen before the next election, but what we need is a combination of the climate change policies of the Government and the Opposition. That is, what's required for Australia to make any kind of smooth transition away from coal-fired electricity generation is both a price on carbon and an industry policy that involves extra money from the budget, as proposed by the Coalition. What we have instead are two political parties using each of these policies to fight a desperate war - one to survive, the other to prevail. 'I don't do auditions, mate': remembering Bill Hunter Australian actor Bill Hunter was supposed to have two hours left on Tuesday night but, cantankerously, defiantly, persisted 'till Saturday when he died at only 71 in a hospice room full of mates in Melbourne. Demystifying the Lovable French Rogue Comments regarding the sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn are evidence of the pervasive attitude of permissiveness in France when it comes to the affairs of French politicians.
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Manufacturing index shows signs of China cooling China's manufacturing sector is growing at its slowest pace since July last year, but is still consistent with strong economic growth overall. Australian caught with drugs in Bali A 49-year-old Australian man has been arrested in Bali for drug possession. Dozens dead as tornado strikes US A tornado has killed 24 people in the small US town of Joplin in Missouri, according to local media reports, less than a month after tornadoes carved a swathe of destruction through the country's south-east.
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Researcher calls for greater koala funding A university researcher says more government funding is urgently needed to monitor koala numbers and rehabilitate land in Queensland. Scientists set new download speed record Scientists have set a new data speed record using just a single laser to transmit the equivalent of 700 DVDs in one second. Scientists fight deadly prawn virus Queensland researchers are working with scientists in India on a cure for a virus believed to be killing almost a third of the world's farmed prawns.
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Push for marine sanctuaries in northern waters A marine conservation group is calling on the Northern Territory Government to honour a 10-year-old promise and create ocean sanctuaries for turtles and other marine animals by the end of this year. Government pumps money into flood mitigation plan Work on a project to protect Carnarvon from future floods is expected to get underway in the next few months. Researcher calls for greater koala funding A university researcher says more government funding is urgently needed to monitor koala numbers and rehabilitate land in Queensland.
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ABC NewsMail - morning edition

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Window for climate action closing fast: report The Federal Government's Climate Commission has warned the window for limiting future and costly climate change is rapidly closing. Flight chaos feared after new Iceland eruption Another volcanic eruption has shut down airspace around Iceland and is threatening to disrupt travel across Europe in the coming days. I never planned to hurt anyone: Hicks Former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks has made his first public appearance since his return to Australia, to talk about his autobiography which details his time in the prison camp. No let up in Opposition's asylum policy attack As politicians return to Parliament House this morning, the Opposition has refused to soften its two-pronged attack on the Federal Government's asylum seeker policies. Obama seeks to soothe Israel on peace plan US president Barack Obama has refused to back away from his Middle East peacemaking vision that has angered Israel, as he addressed the Jewish state's staunchest American supporters amid a deep rift in US-Israeli ties.
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Climate change action: make policy, not war It won't happen before the next election, but what we need is a combination of the climate change policies of the Government and the Opposition. That is, what's required for Australia to make any kind of smooth transition away from coal-fired electricity generation is both a price on carbon and an industry policy that involves extra money from the budget, as proposed by the Coalition. What we have instead are two political parties using each of these policies to fight a desperate war - one to survive, the other to prevail. Obama makes his Middle East move It was the effort of the US to re-enter the quicksand that is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that stood out from Barack Obama's 'Arab Spring' speech. As can be read here, reaction to the speech has been strong and wide-ranging. Packaging up renewed engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the Arab Spring may at least force some progress on this stalled issue. Harden up Greens, the game is changing Come July the Greens will hold part of the balance of power in the Lower House and all of it in the Senate. This is a serious political party and it should be treated seriously. The game is changing for the Greens. With the balance of power comes an added test: how will they stand scrutiny? Not well, if recent form is any guide. Conversations: is the government struggling to sell a good story? Does the government have a good story to tell? Is it merely struggling for the right form of words? HereÂ's what six leading academics think. Ted Baillieu, that is just unAustralian Yes Mr Bailllieu, acknowledging traditional owners is a token gesture. A token of respect and understanding.
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Support grows for Lagarde to take reins at IMF Support for French finance minister Christine Lagarde to take charge of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is gaining momentum. Afghan official slams dropping of diggers' charges The governor of Afghanistan's Uruzgan province has condemned the decision to drop manslaughter charges against two Australian soldiers accused of killing Afghan civilians. Beatrice's pretzel hat fetches pretty penny The flamboyant hat worn by Princess Beatrice at last month's royal wedding has sold for the princely sum of 81,000 pounds ($123,500) on eBay.
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Pope makes first contact with astronauts in space Pope Benedict XVI has chatted with astronauts floating high above Earth as the Vatican linked up with the International Space Station for the first-ever papal video call to space. Sony targeted in fresh hack attack Sony has announced it has been hacked again, after personal information of some 100 million Sony users was stolen last month. Cosmic ray hunter installed on space station Shuttle Endeavour astronauts have attached a $US2 billion device to the International Space Station that will conduct an ambitious survey aimed at uncovering matter that telescopes cannot see.
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Big dust storm ahead of SA rain Farmers say a big dust storm across South Australian agricultural areas at the weekend could have been prevented. Window for climate action closing fast: report The Federal Government's Climate Commission has warned the window for limiting future and costly climate change is rapidly closing. Service clubs clear Bombala riverbank A Monaro community in the New South Wales south east has pulled together to finish the clean-up from the region's recent floods.
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