Miltary.Com -- VA Loan Refinance: Record Rates/$0 Down

On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Military.com <newsltr@miltnews.com> wrote:

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VA Loans Require No Down Payment. Find lenders ready to help you buy or refinance.
	Dear Military.com Member, Interest rates are at historic lows. Now is the time to apply for a loan of $417,000 or more through your VA Home Loan benefit. Buy a home or Refinance now and pay $0 down. The VA Loan is a powerful benefit:   Lower Monthly Payments   Pay $0 Down and no PMI   Pay Off Higher-Rate Balances    Pay Off a Second Mortgage Find Lenders to Help You Buy or Refinance

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Monterey Peninsula -- Fort Ord Area Proclaimed a National Monument

America's Great Outdoors

(more great photos at the main site)

On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a Proclamation to designate the Fort Ord National Monument.  In his proclamation, the President stated that, “The protection of the Fort Ord area will maintain its historical and cultural significance, attract tourists and recreationalists from near and far, and enhance its unique natural resources, for the enjoyment of all Americans.”

The Fort Ord National Monument holds some of the last undeveloped natural wildlands on the Monterey Peninsula.  Located on the former Fort Ord military base, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects and manages 35 species of rare plants and animals along with their native coastal habitats.  Habitat preservation and conservation are primary missions for the Fort Ord Public Lands but there are also more than 86 miles of trails for the public to explore on foot, bike or horseback.

Photo: Bureau of Land Management 




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COMPUTING: Resource: Military Advantage

This is a screen-grab from a great website, Office Watch -- to call to your attention a little-known purchase advantage for certain parts of the military community. MicroSoft Office 2007 – Military Appreciation Edition The Military Appreciation Edition of Office 2007 is a low cost option and not just for current military personnel. by Office Watch    | Mobile | click for more article services

The Military Appreciation Edition of Office 2007 is a low cost option and not just for current military personnel. One of the lesser known options for buying Office 2007 is the 'Military Appreciation Edition' (MAE) which costs just us$79.95 instead of around $350 in a civilian store. The 'Military Appreciation Edition' is actually Office 2007 Standard edition containing Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007 and Outlook 2007. The software is the same as any other release of Office 2007. The edition is excellent pricing - the next best option is the Home and Student edition which is usually under $100 in stores but doesn't have Outlook 2007. THREE INSTALLS One difference between the MAE and the civilian Standard edition is the licence. The MAE allows installation on three computers in a single household (making it the same arrangement as the Home and Student edition) while the normal Standard edition is limited to a single user on a desktop and laptop computer. A WIDER ENTITLEMENT Of course there are special qualifications - you have to be a 'Qualified Military User' but that definition brings in more people than you might think: " To be a Qualified Military User, you must be: Active U. S. Military personnel with valid Military identification; Retired U.S. Military personnel with valid Military identification; or Dependent of U.S. Military personnel meeting one of the above criteria with a valid Military identification. " The term 'US Military' isn't explicitly defined but we can infer from the Microsoft web page that it includes Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. It's not just currently serving men and women who qualify - retired service people with appropriate ID can get the cut price too. In addition, the dependants of active and retired service personnel can qualify. That casts a very wide net. HOW TO BUY The Military Appreciation Edition of Office 2007 can be purchased from Exchange stores in the US and also the Army and Air Force Exchange Service online. HOME USE PROGRAMS Another option for some military staff and others who work for large organizations is the Home Use Program. This arrangement between Microsoft and buyers of large scale licences for Office allows staff to buy Office 2007 for a trivial amount like $29.95. Many military staff can make use of the Home Use Program if their IT department has made the necessary arrangements with Microsoft. Article posted: Wednesday, 10 December 2008 More from Office Watch: Office 2010 Military Appreciation Edition Office 2010 pricing announced How many copies of Office can you install? Everyone is moving to Office 2007 except me! Even cheaper ‘Military’ Office How to get the Military Appreciation Edition Get Office 2007 from your boss for $30 A cheaper option for Office 2007 Standard Home and Student edition - Office 2007 licence terms What’s so special about the Home and Student edition?

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Senator Boxer: Welcoming Military Families to Our National Parks

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 6:41 PM, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer <barbara.boxer@boxer.enews.senate.gov> wrote:

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ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - May 30, 2012 Dear Friend: For the first time, military families can now obtain a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other public lands around the nation.  To learn more, please click here. Active duty service members and their dependents can pick up their free “America the Beautiful” military pass at any national park, wildlife refuge, or other public land that charges an entrance fee.  A list of participating sites is available here. Our nation can never repay the debt we owe to our men and women in uniform, who sacrifice so much to defend our freedom.  But we can take advantage of opportunities like this one to show our immense gratitude.  As co-chair of the Senate Military Families Caucus, I hope that military families will accept this small token of our appreciation and enjoy the priceless natural beauty to be found across America. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator To respond to this message, please click here.  This link will take you to a webpage where you can reply to messages that you receive from  Senator Boxer’s office.

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Senator Boxer: Improving Risk Analysis at Nuclear Power Plants

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 12:53 PM, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer <barbara.boxer@boxer.enews.senate.gov> wrote:

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ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - May 30, 2012 Dear Friend: This week, as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I released a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that found that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) doesn’t require operating nuclear reactors to utilize the most up-to-date method of risk analysis to assess vulnerability to earthquakes, floods, or other natural disasters.  To read more, please click here.  To read the GAO report, click here. There is simply no excuse for the NRC's failure to require the best methods to assess the threat posed by earthquakes and other natural disasters to our nuclear power plants.  While the NRC has agreed to study the issue, action is needed now to ensure that standards are in place that best protect the health and safety of the American public. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator To respond to this message, please click here.  This link will take you to a webpage where you can reply to messages that you receive from Senator Boxer’s office.

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City of Pittsburg: Road Closure

Road Closure

Century Boulevard under Hwy 4

Date: 5/29/2012 10:15 AM - 6/1/2012 5:30 PM

Location: Century Boulevard
Pittsburg, California

Due to ongoing construction for the State Route 4 freeway widening project:

Century Boulevard, between Delta Fair Boulevard and Northpark Boulevard, will be closed from 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1st.

US FLAG PROTOCOL: Memorial Day

On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM, GFW Newsletter <newsletter@gettysburgflag.com> wrote:

Memorial Day Half-Staff Alert In This Issue Official Code American Made Discounts on American flags Half Staff How-To Wanted: Worn Out American Flags Quick Links Home Page USA Flags Flagpoles This Week's Sale Clearance Items Date: Monday May, 28, 2012 - Sunrise to Noon Reach: National - Mandatory for federal buildings, suggested for all American flags -------------- Official Flag Code -------------- "The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff." As proclaimed each year by the President of the United States of America, Memorial Day is a day of prayer for permanent peace. All Americans are asked to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. Who made your flag? Made In America! Not all American flags are made in the United States of America!  You can be assured the US flags we sell at Gettysburg Flag Works are ALL made in the USA. There are many retailers selling the stars and stripes that are made in other countries.  If you want to do your part to keep American workers employed, consider buying only American made American flags!   The Veterans who have served under this flag will appreciate it too.  Discounts on American Flags Discounts start at only Quantity 2! When it's time to replace your American flag, check out our quantity discounts.  The first discount is at quantity two so you could put one away for next time, or buy one for your favorite Veteran, organization, family member or neighbor.  Better yet, get one for each! Happy Memorial Day! How to fly your flag at Half Staff What sort of flag pole are you using? When raising the flag to half staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it. When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom. With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty. When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too. For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag. WANTED: Your old, worn out American Flags Read more...  Gettysburg Flag Works 715 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush, NY 12061 1-888-697-3524 www.gettysburgflag.com

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