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Calif. emissions law will cost jobs in short term, state analysts find
California policymakers used flawed economic models to justify a state effort to curb emissions of greenhouse gases, according to a new state report.
The California Legislative Analyst's Office found the state's 2006 climate law, A.B. 32, is unlikely to generate jobs in the short term and in fact would result in jobs lost -- contrary to claims from the law's promoters.
"We believe that the aggregate net jobs impact in the near term is likely to be negative," the report says. "Reasons for this include the various economic dislocations, behavioral adjustments, investment requirements, and certain other factors." Net job creation in the long term is too uncertain to predict, the report says.
The analysis was requested by state Sen. Dave Cogdill (R), who had questioned whether the state's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 would produce enough "green jobs" to offset predicted job losses in the fossil fuel sector and other industries.
"At a time when California's jobless rate is nearly three points higher than the national average, we should be doing everything we can to ensure any Californian who wants a job is able to get one," Cogdill said in a statement. Cogdill hails from Modesto, whose unemployment rate was 17.5 percent late last year.
A ballot initiative in November would suspend A.B. 32 until unemployment falls below 5.5 percent. A poll released this week by a group opposing the initiative found 47 percent of those surveyed saying they would not back the initiative and 37 percent expressing support (ClimateWire, March 10).
The initiative's backers -- petroleum refiners Valero Energy Corp. and Tesoro Corp. -- claim A.B. 32 would cost the state 1.1 million jobs. But the state report does not say what number of jobs would be lost.
State analysts say California's labor market would be affected by A.B. 32 through higher energy prices, reduced trade with other states, toughened vehicle fuel standards and the cost of complying with the law.
The California Air Resources Board's (ARB) own modeling may have underestimated the overall impact of climate regulations, the report says, by taking "snapshots" of the economy at different points in time, without considering the longer-term effects on businesses.
"The process of adjustment during the transition period can be difficult and impose significant changes and costs on households and businesses," the report says. "Even if a business might in theory end up being roughly the same off or even better off than it was originally at the end of the transition period, it may not make it to that point if the transition was too disruptive or financially difficult."
While an updated version of ARB's economic analysis is due out soon, no new data were used by the legislative analyst for its report. Economists criticized the original ARB analysis in 2008, saying it was far too specific in estimating a slight net increase in gross state product and individual earnings through 2020.
The legislative analyst's report drew a swift rebuke from the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists. The group called the report "baseless," citing other studies that have shown energy efficiency measures and renewable energy standards would create jobs.
"California has proven time and again that economic growth and environment protection go hand in hand," the group's economist, Jasmin Ansar, said.
Click here to read the LAO report.
Kahn reported from San Francisco.
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This is the westernmost of the four prefectures of Crete, and arguably the greenest. The chief city is Chania, a sheltered and pleasant port on the north shore, featuring an attractive Old Town waterfront that's eternally popular with native and visitor alike.
From Souda Bay in the east, the terminus of the ferries, to the shingle beach of Maleme in the west, Chania is a self-sustaining region that has proved to be a magnet for Northern Europeans seeking holiday and retirement homes. Vamos and Apokorona are two districts that have seen a boom in the holiday homes market in recent years. Chania is served by a small but smart international airport on a peninsula 14 kilometres out of town. The peninsula itself is dotted with pretty villas that stand out against the deep blue backdrop of the Sea of Crete. The prefecture of Chania has a number of excellent beaches, from Georgioupolis in the east to Frangokastello in the west, in the shadow of the ruins of a Venetian castle. The beaches vary in texture and suitability. Those with shallow water and that are good for children, for example, include Almirida, Marathi, Chrysi Akti, Hora Sfakion on the south coast, and Frangokastello. For bolder adult swimmers there are the Kyani Akti, Stavros (where the beach scenes from the 1964 movie "Zorba The Greek" were filmed), Kolymbari, Falassarna (very clean water), Anidri, Marmari and Loutro. After swimming at Falassarna, history buffs can examine the remains of massive archaic walls and a throne carved out of rock. There are more archaeological relics at Kissamos at the extreme west end of Crete, where a museum houses findings from the Neolithic to the early Christian eras. In Chaina itself, at the west end of the Old Town waterfront, stands the town's War Museum, with relics of Greece's 19th century independence wars and the momentous 1941 Battle of Crete, when German paratroopers descended on the district in the face of fanatic Allied resistance.
The beach has nice sand and is 9 km long. Many hotels have been built on it but the eastern end is still pretty quiet. Be careful when you swim, the currents can be strong. If you get carried away, don't panic, the current moves mostly parallel to the beach and not out to sea. Watch children closely, drowning accidents happen every year.
A small sandy beach, fairly shallow water so nice for kids. It doesn't get that crowded but can feel crowded because the beach is quite narrow.
Nice sandy beach, can be crowded. The sand is a bit coarse, a good thing when there is wind as it doesn't fly so easily.
Kiani Akti
A quiet beach west of Kalives. The water is a little colder because of a river flowing into the sea.
A tiny beach on the peninsula of Akrotiri (near Marathi). The beach is nothing to write home about but the water, for some unknown reason, is crystal clear.
On Akrotiri, discovered a few years ago by the inhabitants of Chania it now gets very crowded at weekends. The sandy beach is nice, the water quite warm and very shallow. Brilliant for children.
Stavros is a characterless village at the North of Akrotiri. The sandy cove had its moment of fame when the beach scenes of Alexis Zorbas were filmed here. Very lovely and fairly crowded at weekends.
Also on Akrotiri. Nice sand, can be crowded in summer and at weekends. Shallow water so ideal for children.
There is a town beach in Chania, obviously fairly crowded. Keep walking for about 15 minutes and you get to Hrissi Akti
Hrissi Akti
Nice sandy beach, can get crowded. Shallow so the water is warm and it is safe for children.
Agioi Apostoloi
Just a little way along, it consists of three small beaches. It can get crowded, shallow water (the third one is very shallow). The water is not always that clean.
Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias and all the way to Maleme
From then on, it becomes an interminable sandy beach pretty much all the way to Maleme. Crowded, lined by hotels and apartments. Not to my taste but many visitors obviously like it, otherwise they wouldn't all crowd here. A word of warning: beware of currents, especially in Agia Marina. The small island of Agios Theodoron seems to strengthen them. Every year a few people drown (not rarely, going for a swim drunk: don't!)
Long pebble beach.
Rodopou peninsula
Beaches are scarce on this rocky, deserted peninsula but there are some secluded spots.
Kastelli (Kissamos)
Long bay, a pebble beach.
The beach is quiet long, is now well-known, but does not get really crowded. Don't bother going to Falasarna if there is a strong west wind, it gets unpleasant. A 1999 European Union water survey found it to be the second cleanest water in Greece!
Tigani to Balos (Gramvoussa)
At the tip of the peninsula of Gramvoussa. Now you can drive almost all the way on an unsurfaced road, then follow a good path down to this incredible spot. A lagoon with "South Seas" colours and very shallow waters. Sounds like paradise and it may be, if people take their rubbish back.
Before it was "discovered" about 10-15 years ago, Elafonissi was the secret paradise beach of West Crete. With a small island you can wade to, red coral sand beach and nobody far and wide. Nowadays, bus tours come from Chania and a daily boat service brings visitors from Paleochora. It is still worth a visit but don't go when the wind is strong.
Cape Krios
About 8 km west of Paleochora. It used to be deserted until a few years ago. It is still pretty quiet.
A small peninsula, 4km west of Paleochora, one side with a sandy beach, the other with pebbles.
Two beaches: the sandy beach is very nice and can get crowded. If you prefer pebbles or the (west) wind blows too much for your taste go to the eastern bay where a long pebble beach runs for about 3 km. Have something to lie on, the pebbles are quite large.
An hour's walk from Paleochora, fine pebble beach. Mostly nudist. Until now the beach was very quiet, a really special place, but now that a dirt road leading to it has been built it can get a little busy. Very clear and very cold water.
Sougia has a long pebble beach. The beach is 1200 meters long so that it never feels crowded. The pebbles are fine enough not to make lying on them uncomfortable at all and it is one of the very few beaches which doesn't have sun beds and umbrellas on it. Nudism is usual towards the eastern end of the beach. Amongst the 10 cleanest seas of Greece in 1999 (EU environmental survey).
Agia Roumeli
The beach is quite nice, varying between fine and coarse pebbles. The part nearest to the village gets crowded during the afternoon with Samaria walkers wanting to cool off but walk 200 meters and you are almost alone. In the morning and once the last ferryboat leaves it is almost deserted.
Agios Pavlos
Still idyllic and quiet because you must walk (1 hour from Agia Roumeli, 2 hours from Agios Ioannis, 3-4 hours from Loutro) or come with your boat.
A tiny beach, an hour walking from Loutro, at the entrance of the gorge of Aradena. It is called Marmara (=Marble Beach) because of the smooth white rocks next to the beach. The water is clear and cold.
Likos and Finix
Quiet beaches, be careful going in at Likos (sea urchins!). Finix beach is nice but tiny.
The pebble beach of Loutro is right in the village (topless not allowed) and very narrow. The water is really nice but the beach is too crowded.
Glyka Nera
It is still a very spectacular and quiet beach, called Glyka Nera (=Sweet Water Beach) because if you dig a hole on the beach, sweet water will seep into it from the ground. You can walk to Glyka Nera from Loutro or from Sfakia in about an hour.
About 15 minutes walk from Sfakia, a small quiet beach, clear water.
Hora Sfakion
The beach is in the village, can be a little crowded. A little further east are two small beaches.
Famous for its ruined Venetian castle, Frangokastello has become very built-up. The sandy beach (below the castle) is extremely shallow and perfect if you have small children. There is a beautiful quiet sandy beach to the east.
One of the most important cities of ancient (7th c. B.C.) western Crete. Aptera was built on a site 15 km. from Chania.
Entrance: free
This town, the port of Polyrrhenia, lay to the west of it, in the base of the extreme northwest peninsula of the district of Chania. The ruins-remains of Cyclopean walls, tombs, house foundations, sculptures carved out of the rocks, most notably a throne – are found near the village of Koutri.
Entrance: free
Frangokastello Fortress
In order to protect the small bay near by, from the pirates, it was decided, in 1371, to construct this fortress. It was barely used during the Venetian occupation, and on the eve of the Turkish attack, it was actually abandoned. In 1828 the Cretan rebels occupied the fortress and during the siege that followed, its towers were destroyed.
Entrance: free
Kissamos Archaeological Museum
After 25 years, Kissamos in western Crete has finally found a place to house its archaeological treasures. The exhibits provide a view of local history through the ages, from prehistoric times to late antiquity and the Early Christian period.
Entrance: Ticket
The site was the religious centre of the cities in south-west Crete. It flourished during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Entrance: free
Housed in the Venetian church of San Francesco. Its exhibits from western Crete and other areas date from the Neolithic to the Roman era, and include idols, statues, inscriptions, weapons, pottery, seal stones, coins, jewellery, etc.
Historical Archives of Crete
A rich collection of folklore and material related to the history of the island. The archives are among the largest in the country, second only to General Archives of the Greek State.
Naval Museum of Crete
On the mole of the Venetian harbor. Exhibits linked with the island's history.
How to get to Chania, Crete:
By plane from Athens. By ferry from Piraeus.
Piraeus port authorities Tel: 0030 210-4226000-4, 0030 210-4511310-17
Souda Port Tel: 0030 28210 89240
Chania Port Tel: 0030 28210 98888
Chania Hospital Tel: 0030 28210 22000
Chania Police Department Tel: 0030 28210 28734
OLYMPIC AIRWAYS, 88 Tzanakaki str., tel. 80111 44444, 28210 53760/1, airport: 28210 63171/63264/66088 (www.olympicairlines.com).
AEGEAN AIRLINES, 12 El. Venizelou str., tel. 80111 20000, 28210 51100, airport: 28210 63366 (www.aegeanair.com).
Sea Lines:
ANEK LINES, Sof Venizelou sqr., tel. 28210 27500 (www.anek.gr). Souda to/from Pireas daily. Ticket office (Souda port) tel. 28210 80050/1.
HELLENIC SEAWAYS, tel. 28210 75444 (www.hsw.gr). Souda to/from Pireas daily. Ticket office (Souda port) tel. 28210 89065.
ANEN LINES, tel. 28210 20345 (www.anen.gr). Kissamos to/from Peloponissos. d. ANENDΥΚ (80 Milonogianni str., tel. 28210 95511). Sea links between the south ports of the county.
Port Authorities:
Chania, tel. 28210 98888,
Souda, tel. 28210 89240,
Kissamos, tel. 28220 22024,
Paleochora, tel. 28230 41214,
Chora Sfakion, tel. 28250 91292.
Local buses (blue):
Departures from Municipal Market sqr. and 1866 sqr. to all districts of the town and surrounding areas, Akrotiri, Souda (port), beaches, etc. Tel. 28210 93345/98115.
Long distance buses (green):
Main Bus Station (KTEL), Kydonias str. To Rethimno-Iraklio, Vrisses-Chora Sfakion, Kasteli, Εlafonissi, Kandanos-Paleochora, Sougia, Omalos-Samaria etc. Also to Thessaloniki (via the port of Pireas). Tel. 28210 93306/93052.
Car and motorbike rentals:
There are many international and domestic companies. Information at the Tourist Information Centre of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, 40 Kriari str., tel. 28210 92943/92624.
Tel. 18300, 28210 94300 (service for disabled people too).
Aeroclub of Chania:
Magical flights around the county and the Aegean islands by qualified pilots (or using your own license) in Cessna 4-seat aircraft. Tel. 28210 27272 (www.aer.gr).
Official website: www.chania.eu
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December 18, 2013
The Bitcoin price has dropped yet again, and fluctuating around $451 on 18th December 2013. It had a rollercoaster ride over the past 3 months with the price shooting up over 8 times from early 2013 levels. Two weeks back the virtual currency even crossed gold prices with its value rising above $1200 per BTC.
This chart shows you the movement of Bitcoin value over the last 2 weeks.
Bitcoin suffered two big blows recently which may have largely been responsible for the sharp decline in its value:
Blow 1:
On 5th December 2013, China's central bank had regulated the Bitcoin by banning financial institutions and payment providers for conducting transactions in the virtual currency. It can be seen in the graph above, that there was a sharp decline in Bitcoin value over 6th and 7th December (Indicated by red columns) soon after the central bank's announcement.
According to China Business News (affiliated with Shanghai government), third part service providers were told by the Chinese Central Bank to stop offering clearing services to online Bitcoin exchanges. The announcement was made on 17th December. The PBOC statement on Dec. 5 was somewhat vague and there is more clarity now, said Zennon Kapron, MD of Financial Consultancy, Kapronasia. The way it's reading now is that after the Chinese New Year, you won't be able to get your money off the platforms.
All companies that currently offer services are required to end them by Jan 31st, beginning of the Chinese New Year. Following the announcement, Bitcoin prices on BTC China plunged to nearly $535. The number of banks and payment providers that can transact Bitcoin has shrunk since the ban was announced, said Kapron.
Blow 2:
After the announcement by PBOC (People's Bank of China), third party providers in the country have taken quick steps to stop funding Chinese Bitcoin exchanges. BTC China, the world's largest exchange, was the first to suffer from this development. The company announced that it had received a notice today morning (18th December, 2013) and had stopped accepting new Yuan deposits onto its marketplace. (See the last Red building in the graph)
This is the message that a user gets when he logs into his BTC China Account:
Dear BTC China valued customer: Due to new government regulations, BTC China will temporarily suspend CNY deposits. BTC deposits/withdrawals and CNY withdrawals are not affected, and will continue to operate in the interim. Rest assured that BTC China will continue to operate normally. Please pay attention to our notices for updates, as we find other ways to allow for CNY deposits. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience. BTC China, December 18, 2013.
The central bank met over 10 third-party payment platforms in Beijing on 16th December, including Alipay, which accounts for nearly 50% of all online transactions in China according to China Business News' website Yicai.


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The surge in mall development during the past fifteen years or so has transformed the retail environment and shopping culture of modern China, and seems to be consuming Beijing itself. The absence of authentic Chinese street bustle, exclusivity, and raw artificial consumerism are all perceived by Chinese to be attractive characteristics of malls. For many expat families, malls offer a comfortable familiarity as well as a convenient and relaxed atmosphere for shopping, or for simply enjoying an afternoon out of the August sun or spring sandstorms. Most malls in Beijing are relatively upscale and offer the most expensive brands and some of the most upscale restaurants. In fact, many wealthy Chinese people don't go to malls to shop, but to hang out, see and be seen, and dine and entertain themselves.
China World Shopping Mall
Next to the China World Hotel, China World is devoid of character, but extremely popular nonetheless. It features top-name brands, including Marc Jacobs and Prada, as well as boutiques, jewelry stores and great selection of local fast food restaurants. Many patrons come just for Le Cool Ice Rink in the basement.
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One of the most innovative buildings in Beijing, Village is a hotspot for foreigners and Chinese shoppers alike. It's home to Beijing's Apple store, as well as the world's largest branch of Adidas and midrange brands such as Benetton, Levi's and Quicksilver. The restaurants in Village draw just as many people as the shops.
Courtyard 19, Sanlitun Lu
(010) 6417 6110 (The Village South)/(010) 6417 7110 (The Village North)
The Malls at Oriental Plaza
A bustling mega-mall conveniently located at the foot of Wangfujing Dajie that's so big it has its own street system. There are all kinds of brand-name shops, from high-end Paul Smith and Valentino to midrange Columbia and Nike. Oriental Plaza also houses a cinema and lots of restaurants.
1 Dongchang'an Jie
(010) 8518 6363
The Place
Despite the surge in malls in the CBD area, The Place still stands out thanks to its huge LED sky screen, which warrants a visit in itself. This is one of the best midmarket clothing malls in Beijing, and the dining options are excellent. In the basement there's Charterhouse, a great English-language bookstore.
9 Guanghua Lu
(010) 6587 1188
Pacific Century Place
The Pacific Department Store is filled with premium brands and is unencumbered by shoppers relative to neighboring malls. The first floor includes the Sony Store and Nine West. The upper floors have clothing, DVDs, electronics, sporting goods, and toys.
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(010) 6539 3888
Joy City/Xidan
Xidan Bajie, which runs north from the intersection with Xi'changan Jie, is lined with larger malls. It's very popular with Beijingers looking for bargains, as the prices are lower than in Sanlitun. These malls are absolutely crammed with shoppers on weekends. The malls are mostly adjacent, and it's easy to venture from one mall to the next. In brief, Grand Pacific has good prices on midrange Western brands; 77th Street is a creative mall that's great for gifts; Joy City is huge and sells just about everything; Xidan Books Building has a great selection English language books; and Xidan Shopping Center is popular for the "Korea City" on the fourth floor.
131 Xidan Beidajie, Xidan, Xicheng
Solana Shopping Park
This is a commercial complex that fashions itself as a recreation of a European village. It's a convenient mall for Chaoyang Park residents. Solana houses more than 1,000 international brands, with dozens of retail shops, restaurants as well as a lively bar and clubs.
6 Chaoyang Park Lu, Chaoyang District
(010) 5905 6565
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By Dalia Wolfson12th Grade, Hunter College High School Chinglish follows American businessman Daniel Cavanaugh as he sets out to make a sales pitch to the local cultural ministry in a small Chinese province. Cavanaugh meets resistance from the cultural minister, but his shrewd vice-secretary Xi Yan offers her assistance. Cavanaugh and Yan become both business and romantic partners, plotting their way through the Chinese bureaucracy, where relationships matter far more than legal dealings. Chinglish is a play that goes to the root of the conflict between East and West. Throughout the play, there's a clear doublespeak situation: the show has both literal subtitles (translations screened above the stage) and simmering subtext. Different values emerge, as Xi Yan appreciates Cavanaugh because he is honest, with a "good face;" Cavanaugh likes Yan for her self-control and cunning. Family dynamics also enter onstage: Cavanaugh, the hopeless romantic, commits adultery and is ready to move to China for his mistress, while Yan insists that she must remain "a good wife." To Cavanaugh, Yan is his love; to Yan, this American is an "escape." Chinglish is a feast of mistranslation and misleading promises. The exciting set — revolving doors, lavish hotel rooms, posh offices and downstairs cafés — is a playground for scenes that tackle the encounter between two cultures and countries. A piece of advice from Mr. Cavanaugh: "When doing business in China, always bring your own translator." And maybe the underlying message is: become the translator, because otherwise, you'll always be a little lost.
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Gay Conservatives Group Endorses Romney
(NEW YORK) -- Despite his recently-announced support for gay marriage, not all gay rights groups are showing their love for President Obama.
GOProud, a group for gay Republicans that supports conservative principles, announced yesterday that it was "enthusiastically" endorsing the presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
"We think that jobs, the economy, healthcare, retirement security and taxes are all 'gay issues,' and on every single one of those issues, Mitt Romney is light years better than President Obama," GOProud's executive director Jimmy LaSalvia said in a statement.
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The gay rights group's endorsement sparked outrage from outspoken LGBT activist Dan Savage, who dubbed the endorsement "pathetic."
"The GOP's house faggots grab their ankles, right on cue… Pathetic," Savage tweeted with a link to story about the endorsement.
Savage said it was "ridiculous" and "insulting to the intelligence of gay people everywhere" for a group that advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities to support Romney, who wants to re-instate "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act, which bans gay marriage.
According to Savage, LGBT equality is an issue that affects every aspect of politics, from social issues to the economy.
"Gay people like to have jobs too," Savage told ABC News. "But Romney's policies will make sure that if you are gay you can get fired from the job that you have."
GOProud pledged to "commit significant resources" to help Romney beat Obama.
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Before writing an argument essay, students should familiarize themselves with this type of writing. An argument essay requires a unique writing style and focus. Students that need assistance in writing this type of essay can always find examples of essays offline. Through these offline examples, students can gain a better understanding of what will be expected of them.
The first place that students should look for an argument example is in their library. Almost every school library will include a section that is devoted to essay writing and the English language. Within this section, students can find books that explain exactly how an essay is structured. These books will also demonstrate what makes an argument essay unique.
Other than the English section, the library may also retain copies of essays that former students wrote. These essays are a gold mine of resources for students. Since they were written by alumni of the school, they are often about the exact topics that the student needs to research. These essays will also conform to the the guidelines and word count requirements that were set in place by the teacher. If the library has copies of essays written by fellow students, this is the best resource for students to use.
Teachers will generally use the same syllabus and assignments in their classes. Since each class is very similar from year-to-year, the essay topic is generally the same. Students who need help can ask friends or siblings who previously took the class. Although some of their friends may have tossed out their old assignments, some students will hang onto their old essays. Using previous essays from the class is a great resource because these essays have already been graded. By looking at the grade and the comments, students can get a better idea about what the teacher will expect on the essay.
If writing the argument essay still seems like a daunting prospect, students should just ask their teacher for help. Teachers normally have an open class period or office hours that are designed for student questions. All the student needs to do is ask the teacher if they have an example of a strong argument essay that the student can use. If it is possible, students should finish some of their essay before they visit the teacher. While the teacher gives the student an example of a strong argument essay, they may also be available to edit what the student has already written.
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Teen Angel is an American fantasy sitcom that aired during ABC's TGIF Friday night lineup from 1997 to 1998. The series was created by Simpsons writers/producers Al Jean and Mike Reiss.
Teen Angel follows a high school boy, Steve Beauchamp (Corbin Allred), and his recently-deceased best friend, Marty DePolo, (Mike Damus) who, after dying from eating a six-month-old hamburger from under Steve's bed on a dare, hangs around as a kind of dimwitted guardian angel to Allred's character. Ron Glass played God's cousin, Rod. Maureen McCormick, who played Steve's mother, Judy, left the series halfway through its run.
Marty, as a supernatural being, would frequently break the fourth wall; for instance, prior to the opening credits of the episode "Grumpy Young Men", Marty explained the absence of Steve's mother and the return of his father to the viewers.
Reception and cancellation
The series was created and placed in the TGIF lineup by ABC in an attempt to capitalize on the success on another ABC supernatural series, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. The series, however, failed to gain an audience and was canceled by ABC after 17 episodes.
- Mike Damus.....Marty DePolo
- Corbin Allred.....Steve Beauchamp
- Ron Glass.....Rod, God's Cousin
- Maureen McCormick.....Judy Beauchamp
- Tommy Hinkley.....Casey Beauchamp
- Katie Volding.....Katie Beauchamp
- Jordan Brower.....Jorden Lubell
- Conchata Ferrell.....Aunt Pam
- Jerry Van Dyke.....Grandpa Jerry Beauchamp
|Air date
|"Marty Buys the Farm"
|September 26, 1997
|Marty passes on after eating a 6 month old burger under Steve's bed. Steve goes into a deep depression, since not only is his best friend gone, but his father has recently left, and he's picked on constantly at school. His mother, sister, and aunt attempt to help, but God's cousin, Rod, sends Steve Marty as his guardian angel, or "Teen Angel", as Marty dubs himself. Marty helps Steve conquer his fear of talking to girls, failing tests, and being unpopular.
|"Date With an Angel"
|October 3, 1997
|Steve has a crush on one of the most popular cheerleaders, Jessica Fishman (Bridget Flanery). But Marty is afraid she'll reject him, so when Steve calls her, Marty pretends to be Jessica and sets up a date with Steve. To save face, Marty morphs into Jessica for the date, and chaos ensues when the real Jessica turns up.
|"Sings Like an Angel"
|October 10, 1997
|As a joke, Marty grants Steve a beautiful singing voice for choir tryouts. Soon Steve has almost every solo or duet part and the prettiest duet partner, Edie. But during the huge talent competition, Marty is called upon to help an old woman to a better place and can't be there for Steve or his voice.
|"Wrestling with an Angel"
|October 17, 1997
|Wishing to seem more powerful, Steve tries out for the wrestling team. Unwilling to let his friend be pummeled, Marty wins the match for him. When the whole school is counting on Steve to win, Steve is counting on Marty to help him out.
|"Honest Abe and Popular Steve"
|October 24, 1997
|Marty starts bringing in historical figures to help Steve with his life (Abraham Lincoln to write his history papers, Cleopatra to give him love advice so he can date Homecoming Queen Amy Kosover, Pablo Picasso to design "Steve for Class President" campaign posters, etc.) Rod decides that since Marty has done such a good job with Steve that it's time for him to move on to famous jerk rock star, Sammy Noah (Dee Snider).
|"I Love Nitzke"
|October 31, 1997
|In an attempt to make Aunt Pam like Mr. Nitzke, Steve's driver's ed instructor, Marty swipes some of Cupid's arrows. However, his poor aim causes Judy, Pam, and Katie to all fall for Mr. Nitzke, making Steve uncomfortable when they all insist on coming to the Halloween Dance with him.
|"One Dog Night"
|November 7, 1997
|Sabrina Spellman (played by Melissa Joan Hart) tracks down her cat, Salem, who has swallowed her magic "time ball" to blast everyone back to 1976. Meanwhile, Judy is bemoaning the lack of a man in her life, but when Marty turns the family dog into the loyal and loving "Bob", she gets more than she asked for. And, Marty tries to create his own magic with Sabrina.
|"Jeremiah was a Bullfrog"
|November 14, 1997
|Marty gives Steve's science class frog the power of speech -- with a British accent (Tim Curry) -- and the two become attached to their amphibian friend. But when his new biology teacher (Yeardley Smith) insists he must dissect his frog or fail the class, Steve is put into a very tight situation.
|"Feather's Day"
|November 28, 1997
|Katie's troop is camping, and she has lost her required tribal feather. Steve snags one of Marty's wing feathers when Marty's not looking to give Katie. What he doesn't know is the feather grants the holder anything they desire. Zachery Ty Bryan appears as himself, when Katie's friend wishes for it.
|"Steve & Marty & Jordan & Uncle Lou"
|December 5, 1997
|Marty wants to tag along wherever Steve goes with new best pal, Jordan. But when Steve insists he not, Marty reunites with his Uncle Lou (Robert Costanzo) in Heaven.
|"Living Doll"
|December 19, 1997
|Marty brings Katie's doll to life to babysit her when Steve has a date, but there's trouble when Katie's doll is over-affectionate with Steve in front of his girl.
|"Grumpy Young Men"
|January 9, 1998
|Steve's mom has left, and Steve's dad, Casey (Tommy Hinkley), has rejoined the family, bringing along his father (Jerry Van Dyke). Steve tries to sneak into a dance club, with the help of a Marty-grown mustache, but in the morning the mustache continues to expand, and Steve ages considerably. Meanwhile, Marty discovers that Grandpa can see him.
|"Who's the Boss"
|January 16, 1998
|When Katie, Pam, and Casey are gone for the weekend, Steve throws a 16th birthday party for Marty, inviting friends, and Marty inviting dead celebrities. The family, however, comes home early to a mess, and Steve learns a lesson about telling the truth.
|"The Play's the Thing"
|January 23, 1998
|Life gets tenser for those around Steve, as they are seeing more of him appearing to talk to thin air, when Marty helps Steve get the lead in the school play.
|"Back to DePolo"
|January 30, 1998
|Marty discovers he can time travel and attempts to stop himself from eating the "Death Burger". But when he doesn't, Steve calls him a chicken, and eats the burger himself. Repeated attempts to keep the burger away fail, and soon everyone in the whole house has eaten it once.
|"The Un-Natural"
|February 6, 1998
|Marty gives Casey a perfect pitch at a carnival toss, convincing the former pitcher erroneously that he's still got "the gift" and leading him to try out for a pro baseball team. Marty also reunites Grandpa with Grandma (Beverly Garland), who's in heaven, so Grandpa can finally move on.
|"Look Ma, No Face"
|February 13, 1998
|Marty finds out that Nia (Irene Ng), the girl he liked when he was living, liked him back. He devises a scheme to call himself Vlad from Bulgaria, puts on makeup, a wig, and sunglasses, and pretends to be alive for just one date with Nia. However, Rod has forbidden him from this outing.
Award nominations
|Young Artist Award
|Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Performer
|Mike Damus
|Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Performer
|Corbin Allred
|Best Family TV Comedy Series
See Also
- Teen Angel (1989 TV series) - teen drama, also by Disney Channel.
External links
- Teen Angel at the Internet Movie Database
- Teen Angel at the TV.com
- Teen Angel at epguides.com
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The Kona is an attractive yet sedate crossover EV. It's roughly the size of the Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, and Mazda CX-3. Car segments are beginning to blend—with the Kona (marketed as a small SUV but measuring only a half-foot longer than the Chevy Bolt). It's nearly identical in size to the upcoming electric Jaguar I-Pace and a few inches shorter than the Kia Niro (which is available as a plug-in hybrid.)
The gas version of the Kona is a highly-rated small but relatively tall crossover. Hyundai characterizes the Kona as youthful, futuristic, and eco-oriented—pointing to its "low and wide stance, short wheel overhangs, and sporty contours."
The EV version of the Kona has the same generous 19.2 cubic feet of rear cargo room as its gas-powered sibling. Its outward appearance is nearly identical, except for a somewhat odd hash-marked front fascia, which houses the charging inlet. Hyundai says the flush design improves aerodynamics. The narrow split LED lighting units on the front fascia add a sleek design element.
Reviewers say the Kona platform offers a spacious front cabin, tight rear seating, and modest interior appointments. The 2019 Kona Electric dashboard uses a floating touchscreen for entertainment and vehicle information. A center-console push-button gear selector replaces the gas version's conventional shifter.
Electric-vehicle shoppers might consider the Kona a roomier alternative to the Bolt. Unlike the gas version of the Kona, the all-electric model is not available with all-wheel-drive.
Color choices include Phantom Black, Galactic Grey, Chalk White, Ceramic Blue, and Pulse Red.
The Kona will have the same zippy driving character of many other small EVs. Its 201-horsepower electric motor, driving the front wheels, matches the Chevy Bolt's 200-hp motor—and beats the Nissan LEAF and BMW i3 with 147 and 170 horses respectively. All of them scoot from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in around seven seconds.
The Kona EV's top speed is governed to 104 miles per hour. It's strictly a front-wheel drive vehicle.
Reviewers say that the Kona EV's powertrain provides a quick response to stepping on the accelerator pedal, especially when set to Sport mode. There are also Normal and Eco modes. The electric model is more potent than the internal-combustion Kona. Also, adjustments to car's suspension system (to better accommodate the large battery pack) provide better stability and ride comfort. Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires provide good handling on uneven roads—not always found on EVs (like the i3) that use narrow, eco-friendly tires.
Hyundai can claim bragging rights for the Kona EV's 258 miles of range—beating the Bolt's 238 miles. Regardless, in real-world driving, those extra 20 miles of range will seldom be used. Once you get past about 225 miles, the benefit of more miles is only relevant for the occasional long-distance road trip.
Hyundai estimates the Kona EV's energy efficiency at 117 MPGe. That's right in line with the Bolt's 119 MPGe and the LEAF's 112-MPGe rating. Lighter, smaller vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq EV, BMW i3, and Tesla Model 3 are more efficient—but we don't see much value in obscure MPGe efficiency numbers. What's essential is driving range—and at a whopping 250 miles, the Kona EV puts an end to so-called range anxiety.
Take note that Hyundai is offering a less powerful, lower-range version of the Kona EV—only in Europe. That version, not available in the U.S., is expected to provide about 130 to 140 miles of range via its 39 kilowatt-hour battery pack.
The Kona EV uses standard charging rates. A full re-supply from empty to full will take about 10 hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. The Kona's Quick Charger, rated at 70 kilowatts, is tampered down to 50 kW at nearly every public charger available in the United States. That means a long 75-minute pit stop to bring the Kona EV from almost empty to about 200 miles (or 80-percent state-of-charge).
Price and Options
The Kona's price has not yet been announced, but we suspect that it will be priced to match (or slightly beat) the Bolt. That means an entry-level price just below $40,000, climbing to the mid-$40,000s after likely upgrades. (A federal tax credit of $7,500, plus local incentives, will make the sticker more palatable.)
There are three trim levels: SEL (base), Limited, and Ultimate. The long list of standard features includes a forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. The front seats have three levels of heating, and there's an available heated steering wheel.
The SEL starts at $36,450, before incentives. The price increases to $41,150 for the Limited and $44,650 for the Ultimate.
The Kona Electric's standard 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and offers HD and satellite radio as well as BlueLink data connectivity. With the step to Limited, you get full leather upholstery and wireless inductive charging for personal electronics. The Ultimate trim brings an 8.0-inch screen that adds navigation and traffic data, as well as ventilated front seats, a flip-up head-up display, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. You can also upgrade to an eight-speaker Infinity audio system.
"I think we're going to get a lot of people who know that they want an EV, and they're cross-shopping looking at other EVs because they now have an option for a crossover utility vehicle that hasn't been on the market," said Brian Smith, Hyundai Motor America COO, in an interview with Automotive News. "I also believe we'll get plenty of people because of the maximum range. Many people will be able to say I can go two or three days without having to charge."
Hyundai says the electric Kona will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2018, with initial distribution in California. That will be followed in mid-2019 with distribution to Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Rumors suggest that annual production—at a global level—will be fewer than 30,000 units, indicating that availability will remain tight. "We're still assessing volume," Smith told Ward's Auto. "We'll start small."
Adding the 258-mile Kona to the Hyundai showroom casts some doubt on the long-term appeal of the smaller and lower-range 124-mile Ioniq Electric. The plug-in hybrid version of the Ioniq could remain a viable choice, although it competes with the more compelling Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid.


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I was listening to OC Remixed (more on that later) and came across a song from Brave Fencer Musashi, it pulled at my nostalgic heart strings and I had no choice but to find some YouTube footage of the game to quench my thirst (pun intended.)
For those of you who didn't have the pleasure of playing this game, it was one of Square's originals, trying to be a Legend of Zelda/Mana style dungeon crawler. It has some VERY original game play dynamics and 'epic' voice acting.
Here is a YouTube video by 'skorch82' giving the opening intro and basic game play, it should be a nice walk down memory lane for all of you who have played, and a nice 'Clinton era' retro moment for those of you have have not. Enjoy!


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For Seniors: How to Save Your Work in Office 2010
As you work in an Office 2010 application, the content you create is stored in the computer's memory. This memory is only temporary storage. You must save your work when you exit the application or shut down the computer because otherwise you'll lose whatever is stored in memory.
You can save your files in several ways:
Click the File tab and click Save.
Press Ctrl+S.
Click the Save button on the Quick Access Toolbar.
The first time you save a file, the application prompts you to enter a name for it in the Save As dialog box. You can also change the save location if you want something other than the defaults.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, the default save location is a folder called Documents. For Windows XP users, look in the My Documents folder.
When you re-save an already saved file, the Save As dialog box doesn't reappear; the file saves with the most recent settings. If you want to change the settings (such as the location or file type) or save under a different name, choose File→Save As to make the Save As dialog box appear.
To change the file type, open the Save as Type list and make another selection. In each of the applications, there are three important file types to know about:
Default: The default format in each application supports all 2007 and 2010 features except macros. The file extension ends in the letter X for each one: Word is .docx; Excel is .xlsx; PowerPoint is .pptx.
Macro-enabled: This format supports all 2007 and 2010 features, including macros. The file extension ends in the letter M for each one: .docm, .xlsm, and .pptm.
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Edison, NJ (January 27, 2010) – Many of us have heard the expression "pay it forward," but ShopRite's community-based hunger-fighting charity, ShopRite Partners In Caring, applied this theory in a new way. For the first time, ShopRite and General Mills teamed up with online influencers and invited them to become Bloggers In Caring, to spread the word about food insecurity and inspire their readers to help fight hunger.
As part of the Blog It Forward To Fight Hunger campaign, a program designed to increase hunger awareness, bloggers were asked to engage their audience in a conversation about hunger. For every comment on a blogger's post, up to 30 comments, ShopRite and General Mills pledged to donate one box of cereal to a local food bank.
More than 80 bloggers participated in the Blog It Forward To Fight Hunger campaign, resulting in a donation of 3,000 boxes of cereal to local food banks in ShopRite's trading area of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland. To honor their participation, each of the bloggers is featured in a photo mosaic on a special-edition Honey Nut Cheerios box, now available exclusively at ShopRite stores.
"We are grateful to all the bloggers who joined Bloggers In Caring," said Christine Magyarits, ShopRite Partners In Caring spokesperson. "Their willingness to share their thoughts and engage their readers in the hunger-fighting cause helps to elevate the awareness level of those at risk of hunger in our communities."
For more information or to learn how you can help, please visit www.shopritepartnersincaring.org.
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Alison Bermack, Cooking with Friends; Brandi Best, Life with 5 Monkies and 1 Ape; Alicia DiFabio, Welcome to My Planet; Bill Cleary, Cleary's Notebook; Jennifer Colgan, Kids and a Keyboard; Chrissi Coppa, Gaga Goodies; Jacqueline DePinto, Lucky June; Melissa Gaffney, Sable Minded; Lisa Grant, Jersey Girl Cooks; Valerie Gray, Mom Knows It All; Helen Hoefele, Figmentations; Michelle Jacklett, A Happy Hippy Mom; Jessica Keipper, Life as a Mrs.; James Marsden, My Blogs 4 U; Debbie Marsden, My Blogs 4 U; Patricia Marsden, Here and There; Hilary Morris, Mrs. Mo's New Jersey Website; Elizabeth Norton, Cape May Blogger; Joe Palazzolo, Joe's Journal; Heather Pare, Hangry Pants; Mira Park, Mira Best; Jason Perlow, Off the Broiler; Katja Presnal, Skimbaco Lifestyle; Monica Puri Bangia, Sharing Plate; Tracy Reinhardt, The Crazy Suburban Mom; Alma Schneider, Take Back the Kitchen; Deborah Smith, Jersey Bites; Bay Staley, Queen Mother Blog; Heidi Trammell, Over the Top Momma; Lois Whittaker, Goodies for Mom
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Melinda Babiak, Look What Mom Found… and Dad Too; Robert Babiak, Look What Mom Found… and Dad Too; Lara DiPaola, Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom; Michelle Helferich, Big Blueberry Eyes; Rose Huber, On a Lobster Placemat; Erin Kewer, Words from a Busy SAHM; Jessica Lemmo, Adventures in Baltimore Restaurants; Angela Marion, A Simple Kind of Life; Heather McAllister, Adventures Across a Sea of Blue; Janine Nickel, Twofer Mom; Brooke Pircher, Wee Shenanigans; Ellie Pongratz, A Little of This and A Little of That; Rebeca Shackleford, All Vegged Out; Keonte Smith, Mommy2K
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Donald Trump gets only one chance to prove he's not racist
Sometimes I forget what turning the other cheek looks like. The empty expression after someone hurls a racial epithet and the victim makes a calculation that it's smarter to walk away than fight back.
On Thursday, President Barack Obama offered up a powerful reminder.
As a crush of reporters angled for a view of him sitting in the Oval Office next to President-elect Donald Trump, he smiled a tight smile that never quite spread to his eyes – a telltale sign. The two men had just spent nearly 90 minutes talking about the logistics of transferring power.
Ever the professional, Obama looked straight into the cameras and gamely adopted a casual but serious tone. Millions of stupefied Americans, still reeling from Tuesday's election and the wave of hate speech and bullying that has followed, looked back.
"We want to make sure they feel welcome as they prepare to make this transition," Obama explained. I kept expecting him to choke. "Most of all, I want to emphasize to you, Mr. President-elect, that we now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed, because if you succeed, then the country succeeds."
Talk about surreal. Talk about infuriating.
This was Obama, the country's first black president, welcoming to the White House a man who was endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan. Trump is a bigot who spent months snidely questioning Obama's heritage and stoking racial fears in an attempt to undermine his presidency to the amusement of the alt-right.
Trump is a bully who has made it his mission to erase Obama's legacy, reversing so many of his policies that it might appear, one day, as if he was a mere footnote to history. As if his black life didn't matter.
But Obama took one for the team. He turned the other cheek for the good of the republic.
When it was Trump's turn to speak, he assured a skeptical world that it was a "great honor" to meet with Obama, whom he called "a very good man." They shook hands, the cameras flashed, Obama cracked a joke and that was it. Only in America.
Over the next four years, many of us will have to decide whether we're selfless enough to follow Obama's example. Hillary Clinton, trying to sound upbeat in her concession speech Wednesday, encouraged us to do so. Give Trump a chance, she said. The peaceful transfer of power is what makes America special.
That's true. But until this election exploded in our faces, blasting us apart along urban and rural lines, there was a big difference between turning the other cheek for the good of the republic and for the good of oneself.
Not anymore. Now politics is personal. That happened the moment Trump started threatening to round up people with a deportation force, appoint anti-abortion justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, ban Muslims from the country, dismiss climate science, and abandon community policing strategies that calm the nerves of Latino and black people.
Trump has backed off some of those comments, but it's hard to know what to believe from a man who acts and tweets like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
The thousands of protesters who have taken to the streets in the Bay Area, New York, Chicago and many other cities to chant "not my president" are understandably terrified about losing their hard-fought-for rights. They're worried they're going to get harassed or attacked. I'm worried, too.
Already, schools across the country are reporting race-related bullying. At Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, students were scared that immigration was coming to school to deport them. In Woodland, Latino students reported their peers were telling them to "go back to Mexico" and "we're more American than you." A video went viral of middle school students in Michigan chanting "build the wall."
And it's not just kids. In North Carolina, a note was left on someone's car. "Can't wait until your 'marriage' is overturned by a real president. Gay families = burn in hell. Trump 2016."
Near Boston, college students posted videos of two men driving around in a pickup truck with a Trump flag, stopping to spit at black students. The same thing occurred in Indianapolis, where Vice President-elect Mike Pence lives, only they were flying a Confederate flag and shouting the n-word out of the window.
Tell me of someone who can turn the other cheek about any of that. I know I wouldn't be able to.
This is not to say that all or even most Trump supporters are racist. Not willfully and deliberately anyway. I've lived in the Midwest – in the industrial and rural bastions that pushed Trump over the top – long enough to understand it's more nuanced than that.
What looks like racism is sometimes just a byproduct of living in a small town where nine out of 10 residents are white and struggling in some way, and knowing the nearest cities are filled with a diverse group of people who seem to be doing just fine and yet still get all of the resources.
Most "angry white people" are just scared and lashing out at a rapidly changing world. They're undereducated and ill-equipped to handle a changing economy – willfully so, in some cases – and deeply resentful of those who've seemingly prospered while they've suffered.
There's also the inescapable fact that white people are becoming the minority. By 2050, they'll be less than 50 percent of the of the U.S. population. It reminds me of a quote I saw online months ago and scrawled on a sticky note. "When you've been on top for so long, equality feels like oppression."
Trump winning the election makes a lot of people feel like they're on top again – or at least on their way. Many honestly believe he will bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas and cut health care costs. Many others are just caught up in the elation of winning and sticking it to the know-it-all liberals.
That latter group is who I'm scared of. These are the people driving around trying to intimidate black people with Confederate flags and yelling at immigrants to speak English. These are the parents teaching their kids hate and letting them terrorize others at school. These are the racists, egged on by candidate Trump, who will keep this nation divided.
President-elect Trump must disavow them and their behavior, swiftly and emphatically. And then, if he's smart, he'll focus on creating jobs and economic opportunity for the voters who supported him, and he'll realize that doesn't have to come at the expense of everyone else.
As much as it pains me to say it, Obama did the right thing by turning the other cheek and giving Trump the benefit of the doubt to ensure a peaceful transition of power. But Trump shouldn't expect most Americans to be so selfless if his administration embarks on a mission to undercut our rights.
Erika D. Smith: 916-321-1185, @Erika_D_Smith


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Special thanks to Marianne Nowacki for being our first demo person last night at the meeting. Over 30 members sat at the two sessions she offered
Be sure and come early next month for tips on making perfect flying geese units
Upcoming demos will include easy half square triangles, easy paper piecing and the basics of the foundation block for crazy quilting to name a few
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Service-Connected Disabled Veterans
Disability Compensation
Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. These disabilities are considered to be service-connected.
Disability compensation varies with the degree of disability and the number of a Veteran's dependents, and is paid monthly. Veterans with certain severe disabilities may be eligible for additional special monthly compensation. The benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax.
The payment of military retirement pay, disability severance pay and separation incentive payments, known as SSB (Special Separation Benefits) and VSI (Voluntary Separation Incentives) affects the amount of VA compensation paid to disabled veterans.
To be eligible, the service of the Veteran must have been terminated through separation or discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. For additional details, visit the Web site at www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/.
Receiving Disability Benefit Payments Most veterans receive their disability benefit payments by direct deposit to a bank, savings and loan or credit union account. Other Veterans may still be receiving benefits by paper check. Compensation and pension beneficiaries can establish direct deposit through the Treasury's Go Direct helpline. Call toll-free 1-800-333-1795, or enroll online at www.GoDirect.org.
Veterans also have the option of receiving their benefits via a prepaid debit card, even if they do not have a bank account. There is no credit check, no minimum balance required, and basic services are free. To sign up for the debit card program, call toll-free 1-888 544-6347.
|2013 VA Disability Compensation Rates for Veterans
|Veteran's Disability Rating
|Monthly Rate Paid to Veterans
|10 percent
|20 percent
|30 percent*
|40 percent*
|50 percent*
|60 percent*
|70 percent*
|80 percent*
|90 percent*
|100 percent*
*Veterans with disability ratings of at least 30 percent are eligible for additional allowances for dependents, including spouses, minor children, children between the ages of 18 and 23 who are attending school, children who are permanently incapable of self-support because of a disability arising before age 18, and dependent parents. The additional amount depends on the disability rating and the number of dependents.
Presumptive Conditions for Disability Compensation: All Veterans who develop Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, at any time after separation from service may be eligible for compensation for that disability.
Prisoners of War: For former POWs who were imprisoned for any length of time, the following disabilities are presumed to be service-connected if they are rated at least 10 percent disabling anytime after military service: psychosis, any of the anxiety states, dysthymic disorder, organic residuals of frostbite, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, atherosclerotic heart disease or hypertensive vascular disease and their complications, stroke and its complications, residuals of stroke and effective October 10, 2008, osteoporosis if the Veteran has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
For former POWs who were imprisoned for at least 30 days, the following conditions are also presumed to be service-connected: avitaminosis, beriberi, chronic dysentery, helminthiasis, malnutrition (including optic atrophy associated with malnutrition), pellagra and/or other nutritional deficiencies, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, peripheral neuropathy except where related to infectious causes, cirrhosis of the liver, and effective September 28, 2009, osteoporosis.
Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides: A veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, is presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides used in support of military operations.
Fourteen illnesses are presumed by VA to be service-connected for such Veterans: AL amyloidosis, chloracne or other acneform disease similar to chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, soft-tissue sarcoma (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma or mesothelioma), Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, respiratory cancers (lung, bronchus, larynx, trachea), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, prostate cancer, acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus (Type 2), all chronic B-cell leukemias (including, but not limited to, hairy-cell leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia), Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease.
Veterans Exposed to Radiation: For Veterans who participated in "radiation risk activities" as defined in VA regulations while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, the following conditions are presumed to be service-connected: all forms of leukemia (except for chronic lymphocytic leukemia); cancer of the thyroid, breast, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gall bladder, salivary gland, urinary tract (renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra), brain, bone, lung, colon, and ovary; bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma; multiple myeloma; lymphomas (other than Hodgkin's disease), and primary liver cancer (except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated).
To determine service connection for other conditions or exposures not eligible for presumptive service connection, VA considers factors such as the amount of radiation exposure, duration of exposure, elapsed time between exposure and onset of the disease, gender and family history, age at time of exposure, the extent to which a non service-related exposure could contribute to disease, and the relative sensitivity of exposed tissue.
Gulf War Veterans with Chronic Disabilities may receive disability compensation for chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses and/or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms. A disability is considered chronic if it has existed for at least six months.
The undiagnosed illnesses must have appeared either during active service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Gulf War period of Aug. 2, 1990, to July 31, 1991, or to a degree of at least 10 percent at any time since then through Dec. 31, 2011. This theater of operations includes Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and the airspace above these locations.
Examples of symptoms of an undiagnosed illness and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness defined by a cluster of signs and symptoms include: chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, signs or symptoms involving the skin, skin disorders, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, neurological signs or symptoms, neuropsychological signs or symptoms, signs or symptoms involving the respiratory system (upper or lower), sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal signs or symptoms, cardiovascular signs or symptoms, abnormal weight loss, and menstrual disorders.
Presumptive service connection may be granted for the following infectious diseases: Brucellosis, Campylobacter jejuni, Coxiella burnetti (Q fever), Malaria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, Visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus. Qualifying periods of service for these infectious diseases include active military, naval, or air service in the above stated Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War period of August 2, 1990, to July 30, 1991, or active military, naval, or air service on or after September 19, 2001, in Afghanistan.
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) restores retired pay on a graduated 10-year schedule for retirees with a 50 to 90 percent VA-rated disability. Concurrent retirement payments increase 10 percent per year through 2013. Veterans rated 100 percent disabled by VA are entitled to full CRDP without being phased in. Veterans receiving benefits at the 100 percent rate due to individual unemployability are entitled to full CRDP effective Jan. 1, 2005.
Eligibility: To qualify, Veterans must also meet all three of the following criteria:
- Have 20 or more years of active duty, or full-time National Guard duty, or satisfactory service as a reservist, or
- Be in a retired status
- Be receiving retired pay (must be offset by VA payments). Retirees do not need to apply for this benefit. Payment is coordinated between VA and the Department of Defense (DoD).
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible retired veterans with combat-related injuries. With CRSC, veterans can receive both their full military retirement pay and their VA disability compensation if the injury is combat-related.
Eligibility: Retired veterans with combat-related injuries must meet all of the following criteria to apply for CRSC:
- Active or Reserve component with 20 years of creditable service or medically retired.
- Receiving military retired pay.
- Have a 10 percent or greater VA-rated injury.
- Military retired pay is reduced by VA disability payments (VA Waiver).
In addition, Veterans must be able to provide documentary evidence that their injuries were a result of one of the following:
- Training that simulates war (e.g., exercises, field training)
- Hazardous duty (e.g., flight, diving, parachute duty)
- An instrumentality of war (e.g. combat vehicles, weapons, Agent Orange)
- Armed conflict (e.g. gunshot wounds, Purple Heart)
For information, visit www.defenselink.mil, or call the toll free phone number for the veteran's branch of service: (Army) 1-866-281-3254; (Air Force) 1-800-616-3775; (Navy) 1-877-366-2772. The Army has its own Web site at https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/crsc/index.html and e-mail at [email protected]
Programs for Service-Connected Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)Program assists Veterans who have service-connected disabilities obtain and maintain suitable employment. Independent living services are also available for severely disabled Veterans who are not currently ready to seek employment. Additional information is available on VA's Web site at www.vetsuccess.gov.
Eligibility: A Veteran must have a VA service-connected disability rated at least 20 percent with an employment handicap, or rated 10 percent with a serious employment handicap, and be discharged or released from military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Servicemembers pending medical separation from active duty may also apply if their disabilities are reasonably expected to be rated at least 20 percent following their discharge.
Entitlement: A VA counselor must decide if the individual has an employment handicap based upon the results of a comprehensive evaluation. After an entitlement decision is made, the individual and counselor will work together to develop a rehabilitation plan. The rehabilitation plan will specify the rehabilitation services to be provided.
Services: Rehabilitation services provided to participants in the VR&E program are under one of five tracks. VA pays the cost of approved training that is included in an individual's rehabilitation plan. Subsistence allowance may also be provided. The tracks are:
Reemployment with Previous Employer: For individuals who are separating from active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves and are returning to work for their previous employer.
Rapid Access to Employment: For individuals who either wish to obtain employment soon after separation or who already have the necessary skills to be competitive in the job market in an appropriate occupation.
Self-Employment: For individuals who have limited access to traditional employment, need flexible work schedules, or who require more accommodation in the work environment due to their disabling conditions or other life circumstances.
Employment Through Long-Term Services: For individuals who need specialized training and/or education to obtain and maintain suitable employment.
Independent Living Services: For Veterans who are not currently able to work and need rehabilitation services to live more independently.
Period of a Rehabilitation Program:Generally, veterans must complete a program within 12 years from their separation from military service or within 12 years from the date VA notifies them that they have a compensable service-connected disability. Depending on the length of program needed, Veterans may be provided up to 48 months of full-time services or their part-time equivalent. These limitations may be extended in certain circumstances.
VetSuccess on Campus: The VetSuccess on Campus Program was started in June 2009 as a pilot at the University of South Florida. The program is designed to provide on-campus benefits assistance and adjustment counseling to assist veterans in completing their college educations and entering the labor market in viable careers. Pilot sites have been expanded to include Cleveland State University, San Diego State University, Rhode Island Community College, Rhode Island College, Texas A&M, Salt Lake City Community College, and Arizona State University.
Work-Study: Veterans training at the three-quarter or full-time rate may participate in VA's work-study program and provide VA outreach services, prepare/process VA paperwork, work at a VA medical facility, or perform other VA-approved activities. A portion of the work-study allowance equal to 40 percent of the total may be paid in advance.
Specially Adapted Housing Grants
Certain Veterans and servicemembers with service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant from VA to help build a new specially adapted house, to adapt a home they already own, or buy a house and modify it to meet their disability-related requirements. Eligible Veterans or servicemembers may now receive up to three grants, with the total dollar amount of the grants not to exceed the maximum allowable. Previous grant recipients who had received assistance of less than the current maximum allowable may be eligible for an additional SAH grant.
Eligibility for up to $63,780: VA may approve a grant of not more than 50 percent of the cost of building, buying, or adapting existing homes or paying to reduce indebtedness on a currently owned home that is being adapted, up to a maximum of $63,780. In certain instances, the full grant amount may be applied toward remodeling costs. Veterans and servicemembers must be determined eligible to receive compensation for permanent and total service-connected disability due to one of the following:
- Loss or loss of use of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair
- Loss or loss of use of both upper extremities at or above the elbow
- Blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss or loss of use of one lower extremity
- Loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with (a) residuals of organic disease or injury, or (b) the loss or loss of use of one upper extremity which so affects the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the use of braces, canes, crutches or a wheelchair
- Severe burn injuries
Eligibility for up to $12,756: VA may approve a grant for the cost, up to a maximum of $12,756, for necessary adaptations to a veteran's or servicemember's residence or to help them acquire a residence already adapted with special features for their disability, to purchase and adapt a home, or for adaptations to a family member's home in which they will reside.
To be eligible for this grant, Veterans and servicemembers must be entitled to compensation for permanent and total service-connected disability due to one of the following:
- Blindness in both eyes with 5/200 visual acuity or less
- Anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands
- Severe burn injuries
Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA): Eligible Veterans and servicemembers who are temporarily residing in a home owned by a family member may also receive a TRA grant to help the veteran or servicemember adapt the family member's home to meet his or her special needs. Those eligible for a $63,780 grant would be permitted to use up to $14,000 and those eligible for a $12,756 grant would be permitted to use up to $2,000. Grant amounts will also be adjusted annually based on a cost-of-construction index.
The first adjustment occurred on Oct. 1, 2009, with future adjustments each Oct. 1 thereafter. These adjustments will increase the grant amounts or leave them unchanged; they will not decrease the grant amounts. The maximum amount for a TRA grant is not indexed and remains unchanged. The property may be located outside the United States, in a country or political subdivision which allows individuals to have or acquire a beneficial property interest, and in which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in his or her discretion, has determined that it is reasonably practicable for the Secretary to provide assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing. For more information on the use of such grants, contact Brian Bixler, Specially Adapted Housing via e-mail at [email protected].
Supplemental Financing: Veterans and servicemembers with available loan guaranty entitlement may also obtain a guaranteed loan or a direct loan from VA to supplement the grant to acquire a specially adapted home. Amounts with a guaranteed loan from a private lender will vary, but the maximum direct loan from VA is $33,000. Additional information about the Specially Adapted Housing Program is available on VA's Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/sah.asp.
Automobile Allowance
Veterans and servicemembers may be eligible for a one-time payment of not more than $11,000 (effective October 1, 2011, the maximum payment is $18,900) toward the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance if they have service-connected loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, permanent impairment of vision of both eyes to a certain degree, or ankylosis (immobility) of one or both knees or one or both hips.
They may also be eligible for adaptive equipment, and for repair, replacement, or reinstallation required because of disability or for the safe operation of a vehicle purchased with VA assistance. To apply, contact a VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000 or the nearest VA health care facility.
Clothing Allowance
Any Veteran who is service-connected for a disability for which he or she uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliances may receive an annual clothing allowance. This allowance also is available to any Veteran whose service-connected skin condition requires prescribed medication that irreparably damages outer garments. To apply, contact the prosthetic representative at the nearest VA medical center.
Additional Allowances for Veterans who Need Aid and Attendance are Housebound
A Veteran who is determined by VA to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, or a Veteran who is permanently housebound, may be entitled to additional disability compensation or pension payments. A Veteran evaluated at 30 percent or more disabled is entitled to receive an additional payment for a spouse who is in need of the aid and attendance of another person.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Rates
In some cases, a Veteran requires additional education or training to become employable. A subsistence allowance is paid each month during training and is based on the rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), the number of dependents, and the type of training. The charts below show the rates as of Oct. 1, 2013.
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for training in an institution of higher learning.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for full-time training only in non-pay or nominal pay on-the-job training in a federal, state, local or federally recognized Indian tribe agency; training in the home; and vocational training in a rehabilitation facility or sheltered workshop.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for full-time training only in farm cooperative, apprenticeship, and other on-job training. Payments are variable, based on the wages received. The maximum rates are:
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for non-pay or nominal pay work experience in a federal, state, local or federally recognized Indian tribe agency.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for training programs that include a combination of institutional and on-job training.
|Greater Than Half-Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates for full-time training only for non-farm cooperative institutional training and non-farm cooperative on-job training.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates during the period of enrollment in a rehabilitation facility when a veteran is pursuing an approved independent living program plan.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Subsistence allowance is paid at the following monthly rates during the period of enrollment in a rehabilitation facility when a veteran requires this service for the purpose of extended evaluation.
|Training Time
|Veterans With No Dependents
|Veterans With One Dependent
|Veterans With Two Dependents
|Additional Dependent
Fiduciary Program
VA's Fiduciary Program is designed to protect the benefits paid to Veterans and beneficiaries who are unable to manage their own financial affairs. To qualify for this service, a VA beneficiary must be either a minor or an adult who has been determined to be unable to manage their financial affairs by VA, or under legal disability by reason of court action. When VA benefits are payable to an individual who meets the above criteria, then a third party payee or fiduciary is appointed to ensure the beneficiary's funds are expended for the care, support, welfare, and needs of the beneficiary and their recognized dependents. The Fiduciary Program's duty, mandated by Congress, is to provide oversight to fiduciaries by ensuring that they are providing the proper services for those beneficiaries who have shown a need of the program's protection. For more information please visit the VA Fiduciary Program webpage at http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Fiduciary/index.htm.


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