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State / Territory Benefits - Arizona
State Taxes
Education Benefits
Employment Benefits
Unemployment Compensation
Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits
Parks and Recreation Benefits
Resource Locator
Miscellaneous Benefits
Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Facilities
Summary: The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is a state agency with offices located throughout Arizona that provides direct assistance in all matters pertaining to benefits and entitlements of Veterans, their dependents and survivors. The department is responsible for apprising Veterans and their Families residing in Arizona of the federal and state benefits available to them. The department's staff offers professional services. Arizona currently offers special benefits for its military Service members and Veterans including, Tax and License Fee Exceptions, Education and Tuition Assistance, Vehicle License Plates, State Park benefits, as well as Hunting and Fishing License privileges. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and Veteran disability status.
State Benefit Highlights and Eligibility
State Tax Advantage: Military retirement payments and/or survivor benefits up to $2,500.00 per year are exempt. Compensation received for active service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States for any month during any part of which members served in a combat zone is exempt.
Eligibility: Retiree for retired pay exemption and any Armed Forces Service member serving in a combat zone for combat pay exemption.
Property Tax Exemption: There is no state property tax. Property tax is administered by county assessors. The property of Widows, Widowers, and disabled persons who are residents of the state of Arizona may be exempt from taxation to the extent allowed by Article IX § 2, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, Constitution of Arizona and subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed by this section.
Property Tax Exemption Of Veterans: Beginning with the 2003 valuation year, the property of Veterans of the uniformed services of the United States is exempt from taxation to the extent allowed by Article IX, Sections 2 and 2.3, Constitution of Arizona and subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed by this section (a) Pursuant to Article IX, Sections 2 and 2.3, Constitution of Arizona, the exemption from taxation under this section is allowed in the amount of three thousand dollars if the person's total assessment does not exceed ten thousand dollars (b) For the purpose of determining the amount of the allowable exemption pursuant to Subsection b, the person's total assessment does not include the value of any vehicle that is taxed under Title 28, Chapter 16, Article 3, S.B. 1188 (c) The exemption under this section applies independently to the assessed valuation determined for primary property tax purposes and for secondary property tax purposes (d) Any dollar amount of exemption that is unused in a tax year against primary and secondary property taxes may be applied for the tax year against the value of the person's personal property that is subject to taxes under 7 Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 3 And Title 28, Chapter 16, Article 3 (e) An individual is not entitled to property tax exemptions in the aggregate that exceed the maximum allowed to a Veteran and a Widow, Widower or disabled person under section 42-11111, even if the person is eligible for exemption in more than one category.
Retired Military Pay: Up to $2,500 of retired pay and/or survivor benefits excluded.
Military Disability Retired Pay: Retirees who entered the military before September 24, 1975, and members receiving disability retirements based on combat injuries or who could receive disability payments from the VA are covered by laws giving disability broad exemption from federal income tax. Most military retired pay based on service-related disabilities also is free from federal income tax, but there is no guarantee of total protection.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: Not subject to federal or state taxes.
Military SBP/ RCSBP / RSFPP: Up to $2,500 of survivor benefits excluded.
In-state Tuition Status for Veterans: A Veteran who is honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States and residing in Arizona shall be granted immediate classification as an in-state student upon honorable discharge from the armed forces. The Veteran does not lose in-state classification if the following requirements are met:
The Veteran must:
Maintain continuous attendance toward the degree for which currently enrolled.
Be registered to vote in the state of Arizona.
Have demonstrated objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona which includes at least one of the following:
Arizona drivers' license.
Arizona motor vehicle registration.
Employment history in Arizona.
Transfer of major banking services to Arizona.
Change of permanent address on all pertinent records.
Other materials of whatever kind or source relevant to domicile or residency status.
Tuition and Fees Deferred Payment: A Veteran or eligible dependent who has applied for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill state-supported community colleges, colleges and universities may defer payment of tuition, fees, and required books for a period of 120 days with no interest charges. If at the end of such period, the person has not received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs the initial benefit monies for tuition and fees, an extension may be granted until such time benefits are received.
Eligibility: An Arizona Veteran or an eligible dependent.
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: It is the purpose of this compact to remove barriers to educational success imposed on Children of military Families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents by:
Facilitating the timely enrollment of Children of military Families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of educational records from the previous school district or variations in entrance or age requirements.
Facilitating the student placement process through which Children of military Families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content or assessment.
Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs, and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic and social activities.
Facilitating the on-time graduation of Children of military Families.
Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of this compact.
Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools and military Families under this compact.
Promoting coordination between this compact and other compacts affecting military Children.
Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student.
Primary Point of Contact:
Maxine Daly, Education Designee
Deputy Associate Superintendent Arizona Department of Education
Address: 1535 West Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Email: email@example.com
Phone: 602-542-5510
John Huppenthal, Arizona MIC3 Commissioner
State Commissioner of Education Arizona Department of Education
Address: 1535 West Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 602.364.1952
Arizona Veterans Employment Preference: Veterans who pass an examination for employment by the state, county or city will have 5 points added to their certification score. The Veteran must have served for more than six (6) months and be separated under honorable conditions. Veterans entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability will have 10 points added to their certification score. Certain Spouses or surviving Spouses shall be given a 5 point preference if the Veteran died of a service-connected disability: or as a member of the United States Armed Forces serving no less than 90 days on active duty is (a) missing in action, (b) captured, or (c) forcibly detained or interned by a foreign power; or has total and permanent service-connected disability, or who died while such disability was in existence. A.R.S. § 38 - 492.
Eligibility: Veterans who have been discharged from active military service with or without a disability and have served for more than six (6) months and be separated under honorable conditions.
Veterans' Priority of Service: Priority of Service is the right of an eligible "Covered Person" to be given priority of service over an eligible non-covered person for the receipt of employment, training and placement services, notwithstanding other provisions of the law. Covered persons take precedence over non-covered persons in obtaining services and shall receive access to services and resources earlier in time than a non-covered person. If services or resources are limited, the covered person receives access instead of or before the non-covered person.
Eligibility: You are a "Covered Person" and are entitled to Priority of Service if
Served in the military and discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable,
Active service includes full time National Guard or Reserve component, other than full time duty for training; or
You are the Spouse of:
Any Veteran that died of a service connected disability; or
Any member of the armed forces service on active duty who, at the time of application for the priority, is listed as one or more of the following categories and has been so listed a total of more than 90 days:
Missing In Action.
Captured in line of duty by a hostile force,
Forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government
Any Veteran who has a total disability resulting from a service connected disability, as evaluated by the Veterans Administration,
Any veteran who died and a total disability (service connected), as evaluated by the Department of Veteran Affairs, was in existence
Special Assistance for Veterans with Disabilities: Under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Veterans may qualify for the following:
Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school
Alternative school services
Paid and unpaid work experience (such as internships, apprenticeships or job shadowing)
Occupational skills training
Leadership development
Supportive services
Guidance counseling
Follow-up services
In addition, Veterans can receive assistance from Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) who are dedicated to providing employment, training services and case management to all Veterans.
Unemployment Compensation and Re-employment Benefits:
Unemployment Insurance: Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who meet the requirements of state law.
How to File an unemployment Insurance Claim. Information required for filing:
Your Social Security Number.
AZ Driver's License or AZ State Issued ID (Note: you may still complete your application without these two items).
Your mailing address, city, state and ZIP code.
If you live in Arizona, know the county where you reside.
The names, addresses, and phone numbers of all your employers for the last 18 months.
The last day you worked immediately prior to filing your UI claim.
If you received severance, vacation, holiday or payment for unused sick pay: give the amount (before deductions) and the date it was paid to you.
The name and local number of your union hall, if applicable.
Alien Registration Number, if applicable.
Copy # 4 of your DD Form 214 if released from the military in the last 18 months.
SF 8 or SF 50 if employed in Federal Civilian service in the last 18 months.
If you are collecting a pension (other than Social Security), you will need the start date of the pension and the monthly benefit amount.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security does not have Unemployment Insurance offices. You must apply online or by calling the AZ Unemployment Insurance Call Center at 1-877-600-2722.
Arizona 'Gold Card' Veterans Employment Initiative: The Gold Card provides unemployed post-9/11 era Veterans with the intensive and follow-up services they need to succeed in today's job market. The Gold Card initiative is a joint effort of the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS).
An eligible Veteran can present the Gold Card at his/her local One-Stop Career Center to receive enhanced intensive services including up to six months of follow-up. The enhanced in-person services available for Gold Card holders at local One-Stop Career Centers may include:
Job readiness assessment, including interviews and testing;
Development of an Individual Development Plan (IDP);
Career guidance through group or individual counseling that helps Veterans in making training and career decisions;
Provision of labor market, occupational, and skills transferability information that inform educational, training, and occupational decisions;
Referral to job banks, job portals, and job openings;
Referral to employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors;
Referral to training by WIA-funded or third party service providers; and
Monthly follow-up by an assigned case manager for up to six months.
Eligible Veterans can print a Gold Card here.
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Benefits:
Special Vehicle License Plates:
Gold Star Family Plate: A Gold Star plate may be obtained at an initial cost of $25 with a $25 annual renewal fee. $17.00 of fee goes towards the construction and maintenance of the Enduring Freedom Memorial. The plate may be personalized with a maximum of 5 characters. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a Spouse or (by adoption or blood) a Child, parent, brother or sister of a person who lost his/her life while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Medal of Honor Plate: A Medal of Honor Plate is issued free of charge and there are no other applicable costs to the Veteran. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Must be a Medal of Honor recipient and provide an original letter from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) verifying eligibility. Available by special order only. Special Plate Application (form #96-1043) is required.
Former Prisoner of War Plate: A Former P.O.W. Plate is issued to persons qualifying as former prisoners of war. Does not, in itself, grant special parking privileges. A $15.00 additional fee in addition to all applicable licensing fees is charged, and $5.00 for annual renewal. The initial application fee goes to the State Home for Veterans trust Fund. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Applicant must have been captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the U.S. during a period of conflict with the U.S., have received an honorable discharge and provide a copy of a current membership card from the American Ex-Prisoners of War Association, or an original letter from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) verifying eligibility. Special Plate Application (form #96-0143) is required. The plate may also be issued to the Spouse, parent, Child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate.
Purple Heart Plate: A Purple Heart Plate is issued to persons qualifying as Purple Heart recipient for a $25.00 additional fee in addition to all applicable licensing fees, and $5.00 for annual renewal. The initial application fee goes to the State Home for Veterans trust Fund. The plate may be personalized with a maximum of 5 characters for an additional $25 initial application fee and $25 annual renewal fee. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Applicant must be a Veteran and a Purple Heart Medal recipient and provide a copy of a DD214 or 215, WDAGO forms 53-55, NAVPERS 553 or NAVMC 78, which indicates Purple Heart Medal recipient or provide and original letter from the Arizona Dept of Veterans' Services verifying eligibility. Special Plate Application (form #96-0143) is required. The plate may also be issued to the Spouse, parent, Child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Plates: Any resident of Arizona who was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, received an honorable discharge, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu (or offshore not exceeding 3 miles), on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 A.M. to 9:45 A.M., is eligible for a Pearl Harbor distinctive number plate. An initial fee of $25.00 is charged in addition to the registration fee with an annual renewal fee of $5.00. The initial application fee goes to the State Home for Veterans trust Fund. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Veteran must have received an honorable discharge and needs to provide form 02-25, Part II from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. Special Plate Application (form #96-0143) is required. The plate may also be issued to the Spouse, parent, Child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate.
National Guard Plate: Any resident of Arizona who is or has been a member of the Arizona Air National Guard or Army National Guard may apply for a distinctive number plate. An initial and renewal fee of $25.00 is charged in addition to the registration fee. $17.00 of the initial and annual renewal fee goes to the Arizona National Guard morale, welfare and recreation fund.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member and certificate of eligibility required when submitting DMV application. The plate may also be issued to the Spouse of an eligible person.
Veteran Plate: Any resident of Arizona who was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and received an honorable discharge may apply for a distinctive number plate. An initial and renewal fee of $25.00 is charged in addition to the registration fee. $17.00 of the initial and annual renewal fee goes to a special fund to benefit Veterans in Arizona. Special Plate Application (form #96-0143) is required. The plate may be personalized with a maximum of six characters. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Eligibility: Must be a Veteran and provide a copy of a DD214, 215, 2A, 2 (retired), 2 (reserve) or 1173; or provide an original statement of honorable service from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) or any one of the following cards: American Legion, Disabled American Veteran, Military Officers of America, Veterans Administration Medical, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of America, Active duty or Inactive Duty. The plate may also be issued to the Spouse, parent, Child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate.
Military Support/Freedom Plate: Anyone may purchase the freedom plate for a cost of $25 in addition to all applicable licensing fees. A renewable fee of $25 is incurred. $17.00 goes to a special fund to benefit Veterans in Arizona. The plate may be personalized with a maximum of seven characters. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Women Veteran Plate: Anyone may purchase the Women Veteran plate for an initial and renewal fee of $25 in addition to all applicable licensing fees. $17.00 goes to Arizona Veterans Donation Fund. The plate may be personalized with a maximum of six characters. The plate is also available with a disability symbol; the applicant must complete application form #96-0104 signed by a physician or hospital administrator.
Automatic Military Extension/5-Year License: If the expiration date on a driver's license of an active duty military member expires while on active duty, the license will remain valid for up to 6 months from the time the member leaves military service. Military personnel and dependents stationed in Arizona may also apply for a 5 year license.
Disabled Veteran License Tax Exemption: A Veteran owning or co-owning a vehicle is exempt from payment of VLT or registration fee, if the Veteran is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100% disabled and drawing compensation on that basis. The exemption also applies to the surviving Spouse, until remarriage, and to only one vehicle or any replacement of the vehicle owned by the Veteran or the surviving Spouse.
Out-of-state Registration Renewal: Arizona residents on active military duty stationed out of state may renew a vehicle registration in three ways:
Phone (888-713-3031)
Mail (payable by check or money order) to Motor Vehicle Division, 4005 N 51st Ave, MD 540M, Phoenix, AZ 85031.
If the Service member owns a vehicle that is located out of state at the time of renewal and is required to be tested for emissions, the Service member may apply for an out-of-state emissions exemption from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. If a vehicle registration expires and the vehicle is in storage or not being used, a Registration Penalty Waiver, 2C Non-Use may be signed at the time of registration to avoid late penalties. If the Service member wishes to maintain the current registration on a vehicle he/she owns or leases, but is temporarily not being used, a De-Insured Certificate may be submitted online. Exemption renewals must be made by mail or in person with the required proof of eligibility.
Special Military Exemption: This exemption allows for the renewal of a vehicle registration for one year without payment of the vehicle license tax and registration fees.
Eligibility: There a two eligibility types:
Current or former member of the U.S. Armed Forces regular component, reserve component or National Guard, who served on active military duty outside of Arizona in support of a worldwide contingency operation of the U.S. Armed Forces, and who is an Arizona resident and the owner/lessee of the vehicle.
Current or former member of the Arizona National Guard regular or reserve component, who served in Operations Enduring Freedom or Noble Eagle, and who is an Arizona resident and the owner/lessee of the vehicle.
Each exemption applies to no more than two vehicles. Each vehicle requires a separate exemption form. Each exemption is available for any one registration year from the date of deployment until one year after discharge. If you qualify for both exemptions, they may be claimed in different registration years, if still eligible.
A spouse, surviving spouse or legally designated representative may request an exemption on behalf of a qualifying owner/lessee who is serving on active duty, who remains listed as missing in action, or who died while serving on active duty. The date of death must be in the current or previous registration year.
Motor vehicles owned or leased must have been currently registered in Arizona in the member's name on the date orders were received to report to active military duty. The applicant must ensure all other registration requirements are met and submit a completed Special Military Exemption form at the time of registration. Qualified individuals who already paid vehicle license tax and registration fees while eligible for the exemption are not entitled to a refund but may apply the paid tax and fees to that motor vehicle's next registration year.
Nonresident Exemptions: Active duty military personnel or public health service (PHS) officers stationed in Arizona who are not Arizona residents are not required to pay the vehicle license tax portion of the annual vehicle registration.
Eligibility: To register a vehicle, nonresident active duty military personnel must:
Provide an affidavit for vehicle license tax exemption of nonresident service personnel issued and certified by the commanding officer.
Meet all applicable vehicle emissions test requirements.
Pay a registration fee and, if applicable, commercial registration and weight fees, motor carrier fees and/or any late registration penalty fees that may apply.
When the nonresident Service member is assigned overseas and the spouse or dependent must remain in Arizona, the exemption still applies if the nonresident service person's name appears on the vehicle title. The nonresident Service member must have been on military assignment in Arizona at the time the overseas orders were issued.
This applies only to vehicles owned or leased by the applicant and is reduced by the number of registered owners on the vehicle (Example: If husband and wife are both registered owners of the vehicle and only one is on active duty, then 50% of the vehicle license tax is due). A new exemption affidavit must be submitted each year.
CDL Skills Test Waiver: Eligible military personnel or Veterans may have the Commercial Driver License (CDL) skills tests waived when applying for a CDL.
The applicant must meet these two conditions:
Is either on active duty or separated within the last year under honorable conditions.
Certify that he or she has operated a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or equivalent for at least two years immediately preceding discharge or applying for the waiver procedure.
Fill out the application for Military Skills Test Waiver, form 96-0680.
Return the completed Military Skills Test Waiver form to an MVD CDL office to begin the CDL knowledge testing process.
The customer must meet all applicable eligibility, identity and authorized presence requirements. Go here for more information on these requirements.
VA Financial Aid: A Veteran residing in Arizona is exempt from payment of vehicle license tax or registration fee for a vehicle or a replacement vehicle acquired by financial aid from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption applies to only one vehicle or any replacement of the vehicle owned by the Veteran.
Veteran Designation: A Veteran Designation on an Arizona driver license, instruction permit or identification card is available to U.S. military Veterans or active duty Service members. The word "VETERAN" will be printed on the front of the license/permit/ID in blue lettering. Those who would like the designation should fill out the Arizona Driver License/Identification Card application (40-5122) or Commercial Driver License application (40-5124) and check the Veteran Designation box.
Health and Insurance Benefits:
Injury and Death Benefits: State worker's compensation
Eligibility: National Guard State Active Duty
Group Insurance: $1,000 No Cost life insurance coverage on each Soldier and Airmen. Up to $260,000.00 offered by the Arizona National Guard Association for National Guard Service members under 50. Up to $25,000 for over 50.
Eligibility: National Guard Service member.
Worker's Compensation: Full Worker's Compensation
Eligibility: National Guard Service member on state active duty.
Medical Benefits: Full Worker's Compensation.
Eligibility: National Guard State Active Duty.
Parks and Recreation Benefits:
Hunting and Fishing Privileges - Pioneer License: Resident hunting and fishing licenses for members of the armed forces on active duty, stationed in state are available upon application. Complimentary licenses may be granted to Veterans 70 years or older who have been residents of this state for 25 years.
Complimentary Hunting and Fishing Licenses: Licenses will be issued to Veterans verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be one hundred percent service-connected disabled and who have been a resident for one year or more. A disabled Veteran's License is issued to a disabled Veteran who is receiving compensation from the United States government for permanent service connected disabilities rated at 100% disabling.
Eligibility: Is based on the disability rating, not on the compensation received by the Veteran. The Disabled Veteran's License grants all the privileges of a Hunt/Fish Combination License.
Hunting and Fishing License: A member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty and stationed in Arizona for a period of thirty days immediately preceding the date of applying for a license, permit, tag or stamp, or who is stationed outside of the state but lists Arizona as their home of record at the time of applying for a license, permit, tag or stamp is considered a Resident for the purpose of applying for a fishing license or stamp. Purchase license here.
Arizona State Parks (Disabled): Arizona State Parks will issue a Disabled Veterans Annual Pass to a disabled Veteran who has a service connected disability rated as 100% disabling, who is receiving compensation, and who is a current Arizona resident and has been an Arizona resident for one or more years. In order to receive this pass you must:
Fill out the Application for Disabled Veterans Annual Pass;
Make a copy of your letter from the Arizona Veteran's Affairs Office stating your disability rating;
Make a copy of your Arizona Driver's License or Identification Card; and
Fax the completed application packet to (602) 542-4188, mail or drop off application and letter at our main Phoenix office located at 1300 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Arizona State Parks Military Discount: Active military personnel and their Families receive 50% off the regular Day Use fee to Arizona State Parks. The discount does not apply to Kartchner Caverns tour tickets or camping fees at Arizona State Parks.
Eligibility: This discount is offered to Regular Military, Reserve, National Guard and state militia troops and their Families. Present military ID at park entrance to receive discount.
Veterans Discount Program: The Arizona State Park (ASP) Veteran Discount Program provides the following:
50% day-use discount to all active duty, guard and reserve military Veterans and up to three accompanying adult family members.
50% day-use discount to all Arizona-resident (AZ Driver's License address) retired military Veterans and up to three accompanying adult Family members.
50% day-use discount to all Service Disabled (10%-90% or 100% Individual Un-employability), Veterans and up to three accompanying adult Family members. (Provide proof of military service and a verbal or written statement of Service Connected Disability).
FREE day-use pass to all 100% Service Disabled Veterans and up to three accompanying adult Family members. (Provide VA-Certified proof of 100% Service Connected Disability).
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund: Provides financial assistance for active duty Service members, post 9/11 Veterans and their Families. Arizona Service members or a member of their Family (Spouse, Widow, Widower, dependent Children, sibling, or parent - including a Family member who stood in loco parentis) can apply for up to $10,000 of financial assistance from the Arizona Military Family Relief Fund, of which $3,000 is available for emergency situations. The Arizona Military Family Relief Fund Advisory Committee may exceed the lifetime limit of $10,000 and award up to $20,000 if two-thirds majority of the entire Committee membership agrees to recommend approval of the grant.For Families of currently deployed Service members or Service members injured or killed in action, financial assistance is available to assist with any unforeseen financial hardship they might encounter.
For separated Service members, financial assistance is available to assist with financial hardships caused by deployment to a combat zone. This includes but is not limited to financial hardships caused by service connected disabilities. In order to qualify, the Service member or Veteran must clearly demonstrate the financial need was caused by their deployment and service.
Eligibility: Service Members and Post-9/11 Veterans must meet all three eligibility requirements: 1) Deployed to a designated combat zone after September 11, 2001, 2) Claimed Arizona as home of record when entering the Armed Forces, or deployed with the Arizona National Guard, or deployed from an Arizona military installation, and 3) hardship occurred during deployment, or is caused, related or contributed to by deployment.
Arizona State Veteran Homes: The Arizona State Veteran Homes are located in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona State Veteran Home (ASVH) Phoenix is a State owned and operated facility built next to the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Steele Indian School Park. ASVH serves the long term care and rehabilitative needs of the Veterans of Arizona. The 200 beds are divided into one hundred fifty long term care beds, a twenty five bed memory care unit and a twenty five bed Medicare/rehab focused unit. The Tucson State Veteran Home site is located adjacent to the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (VA Hospital) in Tucson. This facility is a 120 bed skilled facility offering many amenities to Arizona's Veterans such as all private rooms, full baths, and selective dining in a homelike environment.
Eligibility: Honorably separated Veterans to including Spouses, Widows(ers) and Gold Star parents are eligible for admission. National Guard and Reservists who have served a minimum of 180 days of continuous active military duty for other than training are also eligible. The applicant must require skilled nursing care as determined by a physician.
Troops to Teachers: State Offices provide participants with counseling and assistance regarding certification requirements, routes to state certification and employment leads. Pending availability of funds, financial assistance may be provided to eligible individuals.
Arizona State Cemeteries: Burial in the Arizona State Veteran Cemeteries: The Southern Arizona Veterans' Cemetery is located in Sierra Vista on approximately 145 acres of land. The Arizona Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo is located in Bellemont. Veterans may choose:
A columbaria niche (which includes an inscribed granite niche marker) or
A full casket, in ground burial (which includes an inscribed upright grave marker and a single or double concrete crypt liner).
Memorial bronze markers, for individuals or groups, are furnished for eligible deceased active duty Service members and Veterans whose remains are not recovered or identified, are buried at sea, donated to science or whose cremated remains have been scattered.
Eligibility: Any Veteran who has other than a dishonorable discharge is eligible for burial. Spouses, unremarried widow(ers), minor children and certain dependents are also eligible for burial. There is no charge for interment for Veterans and a onetime nominal fee of $300 for eligible Spouses and dependents. Also eligible for burial are members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps who die while on active duty for training or performing service, or who have 20 years of service in reserve components of the Armed Forces creditable for retired pay.
Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Facilities in Arizona:
Veterans Health Administration
VA Health Care System
Phoenix: Phoenix VA Health Care System, 650 E Indian School Rd, 602-277-5551 / 800-554-7174
Prescott: Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, 500 Hwy 89N, 928-445-4860 / 800-949-1005
Tucson: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, 3601 S 6th Ave, 520-792-1450 / 800-470-8262
Outpatient Clinic
Chinle: Chinle Comprehensive Care Facility (Indian Health Services), Hwy 191 and Hospital Dr, 928-674-7675
Holbrook: Holbrook Primary Care Telehealth Outpatient Clinic, 33 West Vista Dr, 928-524-1050
Page: Page Primary Care Telehealth Outpatient Clinic, 801 N Navajo Dr, Ste-B, 928-645-4966
Community Based Outpatient Clinic:
Anthem: Anthem CBOC, 3618 West Anthem Way, Bldg D, #120, 623-249-2300 / 800-949-1005 x2300
Casa Grande: Casa Grande CBOC, 1876 E Sabin Dr. Bldg A, Suite 15, 520-836-2536 / Fax: 520-876-5794
Cottonwood: Cottonwood CBOC, 501 S. Willard, 928-649-1523
Flagstaff: Flagstaff CBOC, 1300 W. University Ave, Suite 200, 928-226-1056 / 800-949-1005 x5650
Gilbert: Southeast VA Health Care Clinic, 3285 S. Val Vista Dr, 480-397-2800, Fax: 480-825-7282
Globe: Globe-Miami VA Health Care Clinic, 5860 S. Hospital Dr, Suite 111, 928-425-0027
Green Valley: Green Valley CBOC, 380 W. Hermosa Dr, #140, 520-399-2291 / Fax: 520-399-0180
Kingman: Kingman CBOC, 2668 Hualapai Mountain Rd, 928-718-7300
Lake Havasu City: Lake Havasu City CBOC, 2035 Mesquite Ave, Suite D, 928-505-7100 / 800-949-1005 x7100
Payson: Payson VA Health Care Clinic, 903 E State Hwy, 928-468-2100 / Fax: 928-474-7415
Phoenix: Thunderbird VA Health Care Clinic, 9424 N 25th Ave, 602-633-6900
Safford: Safford Clinic, 355 N. 8th Avenue, 928-428-8010 / Fax: 928-348-9735
Show Low: Show Low VA Health Care Clinic, 5171 Cub Lake Rd, Suite C380, 928-532-1069
Sierra Vista: Sierra Vista Clinic, 101 N. Coronado Dr, Suite A, 520-459-1529 / Fax: 520-459-3654
Surprise: Northwest VA Health Care Clinic, 13985 W. Grand Ave, Suite 101, 623-251-2884
Tucson: VA Northwest Tucson Clinic, 2945 W. Ina Rd, 520-219-2418 / Fax: 520-219-2332
Tucson: VA Southeast Tucson Clinic, 7395 S. Houghton Rd Ste 129, 520-664-1831 / Fax: 520-664-1842
Yuma: Yuma Clinic, 3111 S. 4th Ave, 928-317-9973 / Fax: 928-344-5314
Vet Center - 877-927-8387
Chinle: Chinle Vet Center Outstation, Navajo Rt. 7, Old BIA Complex 8-B59, 928-674-3682 / Fax: 928-674-5640
Hotevilla: Hopi Vet Center Outstation, 1 Main St, 928-734-5166/ Fax: 928-738-5531
Lake Havasu: Lake Havasu Vet Center, 1720 Mesquite Ste 101, 928-505-0394 / Fax: 928-854-5239
Mesa: Mesa Vet Center, 1303 S. Longmore, Suite 5, 480-610-6727 / Fax: 480-464-3526
Peoria: West Valley Vet Center, 14050 N. 83rd Ave, Suite 170, 623-398-8854 / Fax: 623-398-6478
Phoenix: Phoenix Vet Center, 4020 N. 20th St #110, 602-640-2981 / Fax: 602-640-2967
Prescott: Prescott Vet Center, 3180 Stillwater Dr, Suite A, 928-778-3469 / Fax: 928-776-6042
Tucson: Tucson Vet Center, 2525 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 100, 520-882-0333 / Fax: 520-670-5862
Yuma: Yuma Vet Center, 1450 E. 16th St, Suite 103, 928-271-8700 / Fax: 928-726-1343
Casa Grande: Casa Grande Rural Health Care Coordination Center, 1179 E. Cottonwood Ln, Suite 1, 520-629-4801 / Fax: 520-792-1450
Sierra Vista: Sierra Vista Rural Health Care Coordination Center, 157 North Coronado Dr, Suite B, 520-629-4802 / Fax: 520-335-2380
Gilbert: VISN 18: VA Southwest Health Care Network, 335 E. Germann Rd, Suite 201, 480-397-2700
Veterans Benefits Administration
Area Office
Phoenix: Western Area Office, 3333 North Central Ave, Suite 3026, 800-827-1000
Intake Site (Pre-Discharge Claims Assistance)
Fort Huachuca: Fort Huachuca, ACAP Center (ATZS-ESD-A), Bldg 22420, Rm 1, Butler Rd
Luke AFB: Luke Air Force Base, 56 MSS/DFB Bldg 1113, 7282 N 137th Ave
Tucson: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Benefits Counseling Office
Regional Benefit Office:
Phoenix: Phoenix Regional Benefit Office, 3333 North Central Ave
National Cemetery Administration
National Cemetery
Phoenix: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Rd, 480-513-3600 / Fax: 480- 513-1412
Prescott: Prescott National Cemetery, VAMC, 500 Hwy 89 North, 928-717-7569 / Fax: 928-717-7570
Arizona Department of Veterans Services
3839 N 3rd St. Suite 200
Phoenix AZ, 85012
Website: https://dvs.az.gov/
Military Installations in Arizona
Active Duty
Fort Huachuca
Yuma Proving Grounds
MC Air Station Yuma
Air Force
Davis-Monthan AFB
Luke AFB
National Guard
Arizona National Guard
Arizona Army National Guard
Arizona Air National Guard
U.S. Army Reserve
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'Menifee Valley' likely would be name of new city
Upon the incorporation of the Menifee valley, three dissimilar communities would be consolidated into one entity. As it stands now, that entity likely would be called Menifee Valley.
Or so says George Spiliotis, executive officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission. LAFCO, which oversees governmental boundaries, already has established boundaries for the 42-square-mile future city. But despite that and residents' campaign to incorporate Menifee, Quail Valley and Sun City, the effort is temporarily stalled.
Most cityhood advocates expect that once the valley does incorporate, however, Menifee Valley will be its name.
"I know of no other option that's been presented," Spiliotis said, noting that the valley's cityhood application says "Menifee Valley."
It's possible that another name could be chosen, however, if the option of a name appears on a local ballot.
When Temecula incorporated in 1989, residents there got to choose between a handful of names, including Rancho California and Rancho Temecula.
Jeff Stone, the 3rd District's supervisor, said that if he had a vote, he would choose Menifee as the valley's name. But he prefers that the voters decide.
"They should be governing their own destiny," said Stone, an advocate of the valley's incorporation.
Different communities
But unlike Temecula, this future city would cobble together three distinct, independent communities: Menifee, Sun City and Quail Valley.
While the communities are dissimilar, some believe they mesh together well.
"I think the city of Menifee Valley incorporates all. Menifee Valley really wraps and hugs all three," said Betti Cadmus, the Menifee Union School District's spokeswoman. That district serves students in each of the three communities.
Still, there are stark differences in the trio of communities.
There's old Menifee, an eroding community of farmers accustomed to open space -- not a valley of rooftops, which symbolize new Menifee. Thousands have moved inland to Menifee, lured by affordable homes to raise their families in.
Of course, there's Sun City, which for more than 40 years has been home to retirees from across the nation. Whereas the homes of new Menifee are spacious but uniform, most houses in Sun City are modeled after a one-story ranch.
Then there is Quail Valley, which may be the most unique of the communities. While most homes in Sun City and Menifee are on sewer systems, Quail Valley residents are on septic systems, many of which have failed. And while the main roads in Sun City and Menifee are modern streets and boulevards, Quail Valley has winding and sharply sloping roads, many of which are dirt paths.
"Right now, Quail Valley is separate; Sun City is separate; Menifee is separate," said Betty Royer, one of the more outspoken cityhood advocates.
Some believe residents of Sun City and Quail Valley won't suddenly adopt the name 'Menifee Valley' upon incorporation because all three will maintain their idiosyncrasies.
Chuck Reutter, a former member of the Sun City Civic Association, anticipates that he always will identity most with Sun City -- not Menifee Valley.
"That's where I live," he said. "The reason people are going with Menifee Valley is because Sun City means old people to a lot of folks."
The name Sun City isn't exclusive to the valley. A handful of Del Webb senior communities, including one in the Phoenix area, are named Sun City.
Reutter said he wouldn't mind a name change for the area, though.
But Rita Peters, a Quail Valley activist and Menifee school trustee, feels differently. She believes a change to Menifee Valley would denote area dislike of the rural Quail Valley.
"It's upsetting," said Peters, founder of the Quail Valley-based resource center Project LIFT. "Quail Valley is not a bad place to live."


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- 2016 Summer Opera Workshop, 6th Year Anniversary, James Brown, Director / July 11-23, 2016 (By audition only)
- Fully furnished traditional and apartment style housing options are available for this event.
- University Symphony Orchestra Invitational, Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Director / October 17, 2015
- Brass Workshop, Gina Gillie, Director / October 24, 2015
- Northwest High School Honor Band, Edwin Powell, Director / January 8-9, 2016
- Northwest High School Honor Jazz Band, David Deacon-Joyner, Director / January 23, 2016
- PLU Honor Orchestra for Strings, Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Director / January 23-24, 2016
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• Kelli C. White, 30, 101 S. Fifth St., Apt. 4, Vandalia, was arrested on April 5 on a charge of driving without a license. Bond was $1,500.
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✔ CenterPointe Church, located at 1616 Veterans Ave. in Vandalia, is holding free Weekly Fit Club sessions at 6 p.m. every Thursday.
✔ TOPS IL 1872, Ramsey, will meet at the Christian Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is at 6:20 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m.
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Fayette County Clerk Vicky L. Conder announced on Monday that all election authorities were recently advised by the Illinois State Board of Elections of a mailing that has gone out in March from the Voter Participation Center in Chicagoto all non-registered voters in Illinois, and that a second similar mailing is going out this summer.
This mailing contains a letter from the VPA and a voter registration form with the name and address of each applicable election authority for their reference should they wish to register to vote.
The Fayette County Association for Home and Community Education is a member of the Illinois Association HCE, and its title describes the organization's goals – to help bring awareness and educational information to homes and the communities in which they live.
Vandalia residents who are customers of Doty Sanitation will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items during the city's annual Cleanup Week, April 18-22.
The unwanted items are to be placed alongside regular trash on residents' normal trash pickup days.
The city asks residents to pile items on the curbside in a manner that they would wish to pick it up themselves. Any lumber should be cut into reasonable lengths, stacked and, if possible, bundled into reasonable weights.
A Vandalia woman who has been charged with causing serious injury to her infant child will be evaluated to determine whether she is fit to stand trial.
In Vandalia's 2013 municipal election, Jerry Swarm received 130 votes in winning a Ward I aldermanic seat. In that same election, Andy Lester won a Ward IV seat with 436 votes.
In the 2015 election, Ken Hubler received only 22 votes, seven more than his opponent, to win a Ward I seat. In Ward IV, B. John Clark received three times more votes than Hubler.
The vote totals from those recent elections show the disparity in the size of Vandalia's four wards, something that Vandalia officials agreed to do something about at the end of last year.
The Vandalia Old Capitals Vintage baseball club swept the Belleville Stags Saturday afternoon in a doubleheader at Moose Meadows in Belleville. In the first game, the Old Capitals dominated the Stags, scoring 15 runs as they held the Stags to just three. Cody Hawkins picked up the win from the mound, while Codey Norris led the way offensively, finishing 4-for-4 from the plate. Matt Frkovich also added four hits and four RBI's in the game-one victory.
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This activity illustrates the carbon cycle using an age-appropriate hook, and it includes thorough discussion and hands-on experimentation. Students learn about the geological (ancient) carbon cycle; they investigate the role of dinosaurs in the carbon cycle, and the eventual storage of carbon in the form of chalk. Students discover how the carbon cycle has been occurring for millions of years and is necessary for life on Earth. Finally, they may extend their knowledge to the concept of global warming and how engineers are working to understand the carbon cycle and reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions.
Students calculate the cost of the energy used to operate a common three-bulb light fixture. They then compare the costs and amount of CO2 produced for similar incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs. Students also do a short laboratory activity to visualize why two bulbs, which give off the same amount of light, use different amounts of electrical energy.
In this classroom activity, students measure the energy use of various appliances and electronics and calculate how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is released to produce that energy.
This is a team-based activity that teaches students about the scale of the greenhouse gas problem and the technologies that already exist which can dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Students select carbon-cutting strategies to construct a carbon mitigation profile, filling in the wedges of a climate stabilization triangle.
This interactive diagram from the National Academy of Sciences shows how we rely on a variety of primary energy sources (solar, nuclear, hydro, wind, geothermal, natural gas, coal, biomass, oil) to supply energy to four end-use sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation). It also focuses on lost or degraded energy.
This is a semester-long jigsaw project in which students work in teams to explore the effects of energy resource development on local water resources, economics, and society. Students are presented with a contemporary energy resource development issue being debated in their community. They research the water, geological, economic, and social impact of the project, and then either defend or support the development proposal.
This Flash animation describes how hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools.
Students use Google Earth to analyze oil consumption per capita in the US and around the world. Students then use spreadsheets to create graphs and calculate statistics regarding per capita energy use among various categories.
This video from the U.S. National Academies summarizes the energy challenges the United States faces, the technological challenges, and the need for behavior and policy changes required to meet the challenge.
In this short activity, students or groups are tasked to make concept sketches that track the source of electrical power as far back as they can conceive. The concept sketches reveal students' prior conceptions of the power grid and energy mix, and lead naturally into a lesson or discussion about energy resources and power production.


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Atlanta, GA - Governor Sonny Perdue announced five new Certified Work Ready Communities of Excellence, a designation communicating a county has the skilled workforce needed to meet business demands and drive economic growth, as well as the educational foundation to build a pipeline of workers ready to create ongoing success.
"These communities are empowering their citizens to improve their skills and set off on a path of life-long learning," said Governor Perdue. "By building a strong, well-trained workforce our communities are taking charge of their futures and equipping themselves for success."
The five new Certified Work Ready Communities of Excellence are Baldwin, Coffee, Colquitt, Monroe and Newton counties. These counties represent the 10th group to complete their Work Ready Certificate goals and successfully meet at least the required minimum increase in their county's public high school graduation rate.
The new Certified Work Ready Communities of Excellence achieved the following:
§ Baldwin County: 1,088 Work Ready Certificates earned (67 percent more than goal); increased public high school graduation rate from 58.3 to 77.1 percent
§ Coffee County: 985 Work Ready Certificates earned (41 percent more than goal); increased public high school graduation rate from 61.6 to 73.7 percent
§ Colquitt County: 758 Work Ready Certificates earned (22 percent more than goal); increased public high school graduation rate from 59.6 to 79.6 percent
§ Monroe County: 419 Work Ready Certificates earned (14 percent more than goal); increased public high school graduation rate from 67.3 to 75.9 percent
§ Newton County: 2,432 Work Ready Certificates earned (113 percent more than goal); increased public high school graduation rate from 80.1 to 82.1 percent
To earn the Certified Work Ready Community designation, counties must demonstrate a commitment to improving public high school graduation rates through a measurable increase, and show a specified percentage of the available and current workforce have obtained Work Ready Certificates.
Each community created a team of economic development, government and education partners to meet the certification criteria. Counties are given three years to reach the goals necessary to earn the designation.
Clay and Crawford counties have reached their Work Ready Certification goals, and are now focusing on attaining their public high school graduation rate increase goals to become Certified Work Ready Communities.
Once counties attain their Certified Work Ready Community goals, they are able to maintain their status by ensuring a small percent of their available workforce continue to earn Work Ready Certificates, engage local businesses to recognize and use Work Ready, and continue to increase their public high school graduation rate until they reach a threshold of 75 percent.
To continue their work, each county will receive a $10,000 grant. Their Work Ready Community teams will also receive a two-year membership to their local chamber of commerce and a budget for additional Work Ready outreach materials. Counties that are fully certified receive road signs and a seal denoting the year they achieved certification.
Georgia's Work Ready initiative is based on a skills assessment and certification for job seekers and a job profiling system for businesses. By identifying both the needs of business and the available skills of Georgia's workforce, the state can more effectively generate the right talent for the right jobs. The Certified Work Ready Community initiative builds on the assessments and job profiling system to create opportunities for greater economic development.
For more information on the Work Ready initiative please visit the website at www.gaworkready.org


text: Don't Be Afraid of European High Yield...Be Selective Jørgen Kjærsgaard March 20, 2013 Europe, Fixed Income The European financial crisis continues to challenge high-yield investors. Some were wary of Europe's issues and stepped away last year, only to see European bonds dominate through the unpredictability. Others want in now, but worry that they've missed the rally. Does an allocation to Europe make sense? We think so—there seems to be plenty of upside potential left in 2013. The economic outlook is improving. Euro-area households and businesses are still cutting debt, hurting growth. But the European Central Bank should continue to stabilize the economy and provide liquidity to banks if needed. We think the economy will start to stabilize during the first half of this year. We don't expect much growth, but that won't necessarily hold bond markets back. Growth was flat in 2012, but European investment-grade and high-yield bonds posted very strong absolute returns (though from much higher yield spreads than we see now). We expect global growth of about 2.5% in 2013. This should support global trade and credit markets generally. With low inflation in developed economies, central bank rates and government bond yields shouldn't change much. But look for yield spreads on credit to remain volatile until Europe addresses many of its underlying problems. Europe's credit market—high yield in particular—has grown rapidly. In the four years ending in 2012, the Barclays Pan-European High Yield Index grew from less than €40 billion to more than €240 billion, and issues more than doubled. The market's character has also changed, largely due to the euro-area crisis. "Fallen angels" increased (display)—these are primarily financial companies whose bonds were downgraded from investment-grade ratings and entered the high-yield market. Growth has also come from companies switching from bank loans to bond issuance as they were able to secure financing at low absolute interest rates, and from companies domiciled in the peripheral European markets that saw their valuations hit. Defaults and downgrades could increase. Although we see a lot of opportunity, investing won't necessarily be a walk in the park. Last year's momentum-driven investment flows tended to favor larger issuers, which performed well even when fundamentals were flawed. The market should be more discriminating in 2013. We also see signs that overall credit quality is deteriorating. This, coupled with low growth, could increase defaults versus 2012, when there weren't many defaults—or downgrades—with the exception of financials. Still, a dose of perspective is important: defaults have been extremely low by historical standards. Investors will need to be selective. We also see more dispersion ahead among individual issuer returns in high yield than there was before. What investors don't own will matter as much as what they do own—and research is critical in making these decisions. Here are a few examples. Some financial companies—especially "fallen angels"—seem compelling. Overall we're staying away from debt-heavy companies, many of them cyclical, that don't offer much yield. Seventy percent of issuers in the high yield index are rated BB, and many of these are very large issuers that face future refinancing headwinds if markets become more risk-averse again. Selectivity is the watchword: issuers that can withstand economic contraction and stay on a stable or improving credit path should be emphasized. Our overall assessment? European high yield still offers attractive opportunities and a yield advantage, even if European markets still face challenges; difficult policy decisions could hurt confidence and increase volatility. The true danger is systemic risk—a negative event that impacts the entire market, investors' behavior and the economy. But in a generally supportive environment for European credit, we think the positives outweigh the negatives. The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AllianceBernstein portfolio-management teams. Past performance of the asset classes discussed in this article does not guarantee future results. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jørgen KjærsgaardHead—European Corporate Credit Jørgen Kjærsgaard is Senior Vice President and Head of European Corporate Credit. He is responsible for all of AB's European and UK corporate credit–related strategies, and heads the European and UK High Yield and Investment Grade Credit portfolio-management teams. Kjærsgaard is a member of the Credit, High Yield, European High Yield, Global High Income, Multi-Sector Credit, and UK and Euro Fixed Income portfolio-management teams. He is also a member of the internal Credit Research Review Committee, the primary investment policy and decision-making committee for all AB's credit-related portfolios. Kjærsgaard has authored a number of published papers and blogs, including ones highlighting the importance of a diversified portfolio and issue selectivity in the European corporate credit markets. Prior to joining AB in 2007 as a portfolio manager for European Credit, he was executive director for Structured Credit Solutions at Rabobank (2005–2007) and a director for Nordic Structured Solutions at Royal Bank of Scotland (2004–2005). From 1994 to 2004, Kjærsgaard worked in both London and Copenhagen for Danske Bank, where he spearheaded the firm's credit derivatives trading and managed-mortgage and corporate credit portfolios. He holds a BSc in business administration and an MBSc in finance from the Aarhus School of Business at Aarhus University. Location: London Related Posts Some Silver Linings in China's Corporate Default Cloud Act Now: Volatility Ahead in US Treasury Market Four Factors that Make Global Bonds a Core Solution


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text: [Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Update on Potential NEA Lawsuit Against NCLB To: ARN Main List <email@example.com>, arn2-strategy <email@example.com> Subject: Update on Potential NEA Lawsuit Against NCLB From: Bob Schaeffer <firstname.lastname@example.com> Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:12:33 -0400 User-agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.0.2) Gecko/20021120 Netscape/7.01 TEACHERS UNION: NCLB LAWSUIT DELAYED, NOT DEAD Associated Press -- June 27, 2004 by Ben Feller Washington -- The nation's largest union boldly pledged a year ago to rally states to sue the Bush administration over education spending under the No Child Left Behind law. It turns out that the National Education Association has been the one left behind. At least 30 state legislatures, including some led by Republicans, have expressed their displeasure over the law. Not one state, however, has agreed to join a lawsuit the teachers' union announced one year ago and planned to file by last summer. "Maintaining a good relationship with the federal government that oversees your programs and suing them at the same time makes it a very difficult proposition," said Patty Sullivan, deputy executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers. "You have to be pretty certain that you're going to win, because you really will jeopardize your ability to get other things. You have to think through the politics of that," she said. The threatened challenge, which would have been the most direct shot at the heart of Bush's domestic agenda, is not dead, the union says. A few school districts have agreed to participate and the union is weighing when to go on if no state joins the fight. Union leaders claim the primary reason the suit has stalled is that states fear retaliation by the Education Department. Yet participation by states is critical because they would have the strongest standing to sue, the union says. "It's difficult to think that in 2004, there is fear of reprisal, intimidation and harassment," said Reg Weaver, the NEA's president. Added the group's general counsel, Bob Chanin: "I would have thought they (states) would be jumping at this. We have a solid legal theory. We're prepared to do all the work. We just want to enlist them, but for a variety of reasons we haven't been able to push any state over the hump." Union leaders could not offer proof of threats against states or name ones that fear retaliation. But they said state and local school officials tell them they fear cuts in discretionary programs, such as reading grants, or rejection of changes they want in state school plans. Education Department spokeswoman Susan Aspey said the claims were "utterly baseless" and that the administration has proved it works closely with state policy-makers. "We're pleased the states have chosen to work directly with us rather than through the courts," she said. A lawsuit would hinge on a provision of the law that says states and school districts would not have to use their own money to pay for any of the law's requirements. It is an important issue because debate has been continuous over whether the government is paying enough to implement the law. The NEA courted a plaintiff from the Democratic Governors Association, a group to which the union makes considerable donations through its political committee. The governors support the NEA but have opted for "rigorous discussions" with the administration about their problems with the law, spokeswoman Nicole Harburger said. She said Democratic governors did not fear reprisal if they were to join the suit. The law is considered the most sweeping education overhaul in almost 40 years, a bipartisan effort intended to help schools succeed and to punish many that fail. It demands highly qualified teachers in all core classes, expanded standardized testing, more information for parents and verifiable yearly progress among many subgroups of students. As the law's effects began to take hold, most states debated or passed measures to seek relief. Vermont and Maine have passed laws prohibiting use of state money to pay for the law's mandates, the same basic ground of the proposed NEA suit. A few considered opting out of the law, thereby rejecting millions of federal dollars for poor children, although none did. A lawmaker in one such state, Democratic Sen. Steve Kelley of Minnesota, said any fight for money by a state could be portrayed as opposition to the law. "State legislatures support the idea of closing the learning gap," said Kelley, a leader of a task force on the law for the National Conference of State Legislatures. "You would not want to be in a position where somebody on the other side could say that you are suing in order to preserve an inequality of results for kids." States cited other reasons for staying out of the suit -- internal disputes among crucial personnel or organizations, lack of data about their state's costs, hopes that Congress will change the law. Meanwhile, the states are feeling heat from below. Half face suits from local agencies over the adequacy of school financing; that may grow as scores emerge about achievement of poor and minority students, reporting required by the new law. The NEA says just the threat of a suit has been a success, drawing attention to the question of whether Bush has kept his promise about the size of his spending increases. The 2.7-million member union begins its annual meeting this week in Washington, when it expects to endorse Democratic Sen. 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Dan Brown Copied the Da Vinci Code from Our Bestseller; but Court Is Told His Novel Was Not 'Lifted'
Byline: By STEPHEN HOWARD
AMERICAN Dan Brown, one of the highest paid authors in history, faced a High Court claim yesterday that the central theme of his blockbuster novel, The Da Vinci Code, was copied from an earlier work.
Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh are suing their own publishers, Random House, claiming the internationally successful novel lifts from their 1982 book, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (HBHG), itself a best seller.
Jonathan Rayner James QC, representing the Holy Blood authors, told Mr Justice Peter Smith that the Da Vinci Code is an infringement of his clients' copyright.
Mr Rayner James said: "The claimants are not alone in this. Many people all over the world have commented to the same effect since The Da Vinci Code was first published."
He said Dan Brown claims that the Holy Blood was "incidental" to the creation of his book and was only consulted at the very end of its making.
"This is an extraordinary claim that would surprise anyone who has read The Da Vinci Code after reading the HBHG."
Mr Rayner James said the HBHG was "historical conjecture" setting out the authors' hypothesis.
"The authors' historical conjecture has spawned many other books that developed aspects of this conjecture in a variety of directions.
"But none has lifted the central theme of the book."
He said the authors had invested a "massive amount of their lives" researching the HBHG between 1976 and 1981.
"There can be no dispute that Brown was aware of the importance of the HBHG to the central theme when he wrote DVC."
But Dan Brown had said the HBHG was not "crucial or important" to the creation of the central theme of his novel and when he wrote his synopsis, he had not even read it.
The American author said he had not even heard of HBHG until he saw it mentioned in some of his research books.
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Reader Rabbit
Also available on: Commodore 64
- Alt names
- Reader Rabbit and the Fabulous Word Factory, Reader Rabbit 1
- Year
- 1987
- Platform
- Released in
- United States
- Genre
- Educational
- Theme
- Reading / Writing
- Publisher
- The Learning Co.
- Developer
- The Learning Co.
- Dosbox support
- Supported on 0.62
Description of Reader Rabbit
One of The Learning Company's early edutainment classics, Reader Rabbit is a fun and timeless game designed to teach 3-7 kids reading and spelling skills. There are four different word games to play in the order of increasing difficulty: a word sorter, a picture labeler, the word train, and a variant of the memory game. All four games are very accessible, with pleasant graphics and just the right difficulty level to encourage kids to play more. If you are looking for a fun language game to teach your kids basic reading and spelling skills (if they are already good at recognizing the alphabets), you would be hard pressed to find a much better program than Reader Rabbit - truly a wonderful edutainment program that is still as much fun today as it was in 1989. Highly recommended!
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AnnOniMiss 2013-07-28 0 point DOS version
Hm... not able to install getting this message: "The INSTALL program cannot be run from this disk. See Appendix A in the User's Guide for further instructions"
I'm using Dosbox 0.74, Reader Rabbit is on DosBox.com compatible list, so it should work. Am I missing anything like a patch or user's guide?
sean steezy 2011-12-06 -1 point DOS version
my wife loves this! (try DOSBOX if you're having issues)
Videogamer555 2011-01-03 0 point DOS version
How do I change the graphics mode to CGA? I used the GRAPHSET program, but afterwards it KEEPS USING EGA instead. PLEASE HELP ME!
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Heavy Infantry Predator custom figure by Jin-SaotomeWatch
©2013-2016 Jin-Saotome
No you're not looking at the next Mortal Kombat boss, this is the Heavy Infantry Predator based on an old, unproduced prototype that Kenner did. The character in question had four arms and a giant plasma caster on its back along with massive horns coming from it's head (Google Heavy Infantry predator if you're still skeptical). Here I wanted to replicate that design and used NECA Predators figures to do so, installing a second set of arms on the torso, constructing armor and the giant plasma caster from fodder parts. The partial-helmet was created from a hollowed out from a Predators Tracker and outfitted with horns. A smaller plasma caster is mounted on his upper right forearm and a combination of old/new Predator feet were used. As odd as this design is I wanted to pay homage to Kenner, an amazing company at the time that helped shape my childhood with it's awesome offerings!
Want to own one of my customs like this one? Head on over to my Ebay Auctions this week to see what's available---> [link]
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"No you're not looking at the next Mortal Kombat boss"
And now we have come full-circle with the Predator being in Mortal Kombat X.
And now we have come full-circle with the Predator being in Mortal Kombat X.
I wouldn't want to run into him in the dark... or anywhere else!
Epic based on the canceled Kenner figure from the early 90's
inbreeds are dangerous
it can only be a bad blood... this one will be hard to take down...
This figure rocks in so many ways!!!
That cannon looks incredibly familiar. It's gonna bug me not knowing where it came from.
Part Interlink Spawn arm, part Transformers Jazz spear-cannon, part 200x He Man Trap Jaw blaster
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bad ass cool
This is one of those designs that should have stayed outproduced. You did amazing work but it just is funky.
you make me searche for him
I like your custom. I don't like the character. I guess I would need a backstory explaining why he had 4 arms and horns on his head to get me to even give it some love. And we aren't likely to see this guy in the next Predator movie. lol
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I know very little about the Canon, and wonder how it performs against the Elmarit. Do the coatings limit colour use?. I want to put it on my Xpro1. Some lenses are difficult to focus on the Xpro. I am after it as extra reach as it becomes a 203 on the xp. Any info welcome.
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"The one that "almost" got away!!" Îles Tuamotu et Gambier Sports & Outdoors Tip by Geisha_Girl
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As "Keeper of the Boat" I was being highly entertained at seeing the spear fishing taking place a short distance ahead.
One by one, I saw the fish being tossed into the bins (yes, the one Christian was trailing alongside him). Those fish were relentless and tried wholeheartedly to jump back into the water!
Being the fearless Sybarite, Christian made every attempt not to let one of those creatures go. I saw him diving and bobbing his head in and out of the waters..........while swimming away from the school of sharks that were quickly circling him!
He made the heroic "rescue" of this little guy, diving straight down into the deep despite the sharks, to place him back with the others.
It was an "adrenaline rush" he says. For me it was sheer panic to watch it all take place!
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Introducing Micah Joseph – His Birth StoryPosted on November 22, 2012
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Laura@Cowboy BootsNovember 22, 2012 at 4:14 pm
congrats again! funny you said you got this after 3 kids…i said that with #6! (grins)
oh and i should have sent you message…crazy but, Depends is what i use when my water breaks…keeps the liquid in until you can change again…
congrats on natural…i had to my last 5…epidurals are horrible to me….i can feel your pain..literally!
i can't wait to see more of your group! happy thanksgiving baby micah!
Katie @mummydaddymeNovember 22, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Massive congratulations to you and your little family. xx
L RNovember 22, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!
It is so much fun for me seeing your two girls and baby boy as my own are very similar in age.
olgaNovember 22, 2012 at 7:45 pm
you all are so beautiful! Pics are amazing!! well done Natalie!
WhitneyNovember 23, 2012 at 12:52 am
How precious is he? Question: Did you have a feeling it was a boy? Was your pregnancy any different than the girls? Just curious. I have two girls and thinking about third but just don't know yet. My youngest is only 3.5 months so I have a while :)
SarzNovember 23, 2012 at 1:58 am
Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby boy xx
CristinaDNovember 23, 2012 at 5:06 am
I am sooo happy for you. You are a great family and the best is yet to come. Regards from Spain, All the best, Cristina
EricaNovember 23, 2012 at 1:11 pm
OMG congrats I'm super stoked you got your little boy! he is gorgeous! and look at all that light hair…I think hes gonna ba a blondie like your oldest! CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU!
ShezNovember 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm
He is gorgeous! Congrats beautiful family! From South Africa xxx
Cherry BlossomsNovember 24, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Congrats on the sweet baby boy! Your family is so beautiful and yes,def enjoy that sweet newborn snuggle time.
Natalie RushNovember 26, 2012 at 6:21 pm
SO adorable!!! CONGRATS on baby boy!!!!
Megan CNovember 27, 2012 at 2:25 pm
CONGRATS!!! That is so exciting! Love all the pictures, he is adorable!
AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 9:08 am
CONGRATULATIONS! he is so adorable. you make it look so easy with three!
AnonymousDecember 9, 2012 at 3:03 am
We just had our third in May but we are opposite, two boys and then a girl! Your birth story is almost exactly the same to mine except for a never got a chance to even get an epideral at all. I went that fast and it was PAINFUL!
Congrats! He is a cutie!
And yeah, she is our easiest baby!
DaisyJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm
I just found your blog on pinterest. So fun! Your baby boy is soooo cute! I love his name-My husband has the exact one! There is a book named Micah Joesph and there was an old cowboy show where the sheriff was named Micah. Hope you and your family are adjusting nicely to a family of 5!
RebecaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:56 pm
I enjoy this entry. I love the photos and the fact that your pastor came over to pray for you guys. Amazing. God bless your family.
CharleneApril 12, 2013 at 12:46 am
Aww I love this post! I had to click it when I saw that he was born 11/17/12…my baby girl was born 11/13/12 :)
I blog over at http://www.becomingthebarrs.com :)


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A family operated food supply company is getting a group of owners who say they want to create 400 new jobs in the Greensboro area.
Two of the executives buying Southern Foods from the Nussbaum family tell the News & Record of Greensboro that they expect to triple the company's local work force from 200 to as many as 600 employees.
H. Trey Pounders will be the new president of Southern Foods. He says he's planning an aggressive marketing program that looks for more sales in existing markets and expansions to new territory.
The sale is expected to close on Sept. 12. An amount has not been disclosed.
Southern Foods says on its Web site that the company distributes quality foods throughout the Southeast.


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