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		<title>Arkansas Insurance Adjuster &#8211; 3 Steps to Become a Licensed Adjuster in Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arkansas residents interested in becoming an independent claims adjuster working catastrophic claims across the country should strongly consider first obtaining their resident Arkansas adjuster license. Non-residents interested in working claims in Arkansas may be required to obtain this license before being allowed an assignment. Follow these 3 steps to obtain and maintain your adjuster license [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arkansas residents interested in becoming an independent claims adjuster working catastrophic claims across the country should strongly consider first obtaining their resident Arkansas adjuster license. Non-residents interested in working claims in Arkansas may be required to obtain this license before being allowed an assignment. Follow these 3 steps to obtain and maintain your adjuster license in Arkansas.</p>
<p>Step 1) Observe the Requirements</p>
<p>Individuals applying for an Arkansas adjuster license must be 18 years of age or older. According to the Arkansas Department of Insurance, if you are a resident of Arkansas you must have &#8220;at least one year of experience in claims adjusting or must work under the direct supervision of an Arkansas licensed adjuster for 1 year after licensure to maintain the adjuster license.&#8221; Finally, residents must pass an insurance adjuster exam administered by Promissor.</p>
<p>Step 2) Obtain the License</p>
<p>To successfully become a licensed Arkansas adjuster, you will need to fill out and submit the Adjuster Application Form AID-LI-ADJ and accompany it with a $60 licensing fee. Page 5 of the application requires your consent to allow the State Police to conduct a criminal record search and release any results to the Arkansas Insurance Department. This, however, only applies to resident applicants. Arkansas grants reciprocal licensing privileges to non-resident adjusters holding a license in their home state. Unfortunately, if your home state does not require a license to be an adjuster, you must then pass the Arkansas adjuster exam.</p>
<p>Step 3) Maintain the License</p>
<p>Licensed Arkansas adjusters must renew their license once yearly by submitting a renewal application and a $35 renewal fee. There are no Continuing Education requirements mandated by Arkansas for the proper maintenance of the adjuster license.</p>
<p>Summary: Ultimately, residents of Arkansas will want to obtain their resident Arkansas adjuster license &#8211; whether you intend to work claims there or not. Independent catastrophic adjusters who work outside the state but have their primary residence in Arkansas should strongly consider obtaining this license. Many states will not allow you to reciprocally obtain their license if you are not licensed in your resident state. This is not your prototypical risk state for disaster, but as it borders the tornado belt, and with frequent hail storms and flooding, non-resident applicant interest should remain stable. For additional licensing information, refer to the complete Arkansas insurance adjuster requirements.</p>
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		<title>Custody Agreements and Parenting Plans in Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parents in Arkansas who are involved in a custody situation should learn the laws about custody that will affect them. Knowing these laws can be a great asset to parents, especially as they create a custody agreement and parenting plan. Following the laws when creating the plan can help a mother make the best possible [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Parents in Arkansas who are involved in a custody situation should learn the laws about custody that will affect them. Knowing these laws can be a great asset to parents, especially as they create a custody agreement and parenting plan. Following the laws when creating the plan can help a mother make the best possible plan for the child, help them work out the proper components, and get the plan accepted by the court. Here is a highlight of some of the laws that affect the agreement.</p>
<p>Chapter 13 Section 101 in Title 9 contains the laws about how the state awards custody. This is an important part of the parenting plan. The state gives no preference because of gender when awarding custody. This means that the father and mother have an equal chance of getting custody of the children, providing that they are both capable custodial parents. The standard for granting custody is what is best for the child. If the parents can work this out before going to court, the judge will respect their wishes. The mother and father figure out the custody arrangement that fulfills the needs of the child and put that in the agreement.</p>
<p>This section also contains a statute that when parents are making a plan, they should the child frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Because of this, the court may award a joint custody agreement when making an order for custody. This also means that when the court is making an order, it is more likely to award custody to the parent that encourages the child to have contact with the other parent.</p>
<p>In Sections 102 and 103, the law makes provisions for other family members to stay involved in a child&#8217;s life after the parents separate. Grandparents and siblings can be granted visitation rights to the child. This will happen if there is a close family member to the child, and it is in the child&#8217;s best interest to continue a relationship with the person. Parents should consider this as they make their parenting plan. They should make a plan that allows for the child to see and visit with other family members.</p>
<p>Once the court has made a custody order of the agreement, it is a legal document. The state takes custody orders very seriously, and there are consequences for the parent who disregards them. If parent wants to make a change to the plan, they should file a motion with the court and present the modification. The modification will be judged according to how it benefits the child.</p>
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		<title>The Top 3 Industries in Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:34:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of Arkansas has a long and vibrant history. It began as Native American lands and later was settled by hardworking European and American settlers and farmers. Because of this, Arkansas has always had a long history as one of the top agricultural and manufacturing hubs of the country and it remains so even [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of Arkansas has a long and vibrant history. It began as Native American lands and later was settled by hardworking European and American settlers and farmers. Because of this, Arkansas has always had a long history as one of the top agricultural and manufacturing hubs of the country and it remains so even today.</p>
<p>According to a 2006 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, Arkansas&#8217; top three industries are all in the area of manufacturing. Food manufacturing ranks first, primary metal manufacturing is second, and transportation equipment manufacturing ranks third. Below is a description of each of these industries.</p>
<p>Food manufacturing<br />
Food manufacturing is the process by which food is processed and made available en mass. This might include a few different steps and processes including milling, preservation, labeling, packaging, and transportation of the food. Large food manufacturing plants provide employment for many people in Arkansas.</p>
<p>Primary Metal Manufacturing<br />
Primary metal manufacturing is an industry like a steel mill or iron mill that smelts or refines metal from ore or scrap using metallurgical techniques. They may also manufacturer alloys by introducing other chemicals to pure metals. The output of smelting and refining is used to make forms of metal like sheet, strip, bar, rod, or wire.</p>
<p>Transportation Equipment Manufacturing<br />
This industry produces equipment for transporting people and goods. This might include bending, welding, and forming metal or plastic into mechanical parts and components. These may used in many transportation sectors including road, rail, air, and water transportation. This industry is extremely economically significant in all North America countries.</p>
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		<title>Cabins in Eureka Springs, Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eureka Springs is nestled in the hills of the Ozark Mountains. The City is known for its Victorian Architecture, narrow winding streets, and the entire downtown area is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. The narrow, winding Ozark streets of our village are the backdrop for elegant homes, &#8220;gingerbread&#8221; cottages, fascinating curiosities, recreation, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eureka Springs is nestled in the hills of the Ozark Mountains. The City is known for its Victorian Architecture, narrow winding streets, and the entire downtown area is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. The narrow, winding Ozark streets of our village are the backdrop for elegant homes, &#8220;gingerbread&#8221; cottages, fascinating curiosities, recreation, and entertainment. The city has steep winding streets filled with Victorian-style cottages and manors. Plan your relaxing, romantic cabin getaway in Arkansas today.</p>
<p>The downtown area also features various coffee shops and sidewalk cafes. The town has more than 20 art galleries in the downtown area. The Eureka Springs area had a reputation as a destination for people seeking health well before the first European American pioneers reached Arkansas. There are actually more than 75 restaurants to choose from in the immediate area. There are many talented Arkansas musicians, singers and songwriters who are fortunate enough to live in the Eureka Springs. The city Boost numerous festivals during the<br />
Year.</p>
<p>The City Trolley System stops at most all the lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment attractions throughout Eureka. Park your car, get on a trolley and let them drive you to all the sights and attractions of Eureka Springs. Nearby attractions include: The Great Passion Play, horseback riding, museums, shopping, walking trails, golf, two large lakes, white water, canoeing, biking, great dining, Thorncrown Chapel and only one hour from Branson, Missouri. The city is dominated by a 7-story tall, 2 million pound, white concrete statue of Jesus known as the Christ of the Ozarks, erected privately in 1966 as part of a planned religious theme park. The Christ of the Ozarks is a white mortar statue of Jesus Christ with arms outstretched reminiscent of His crucifixion Tucked away in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs has been welcoming visitors for well over a century now. Cosmic Cavern is just 30 minutes away where visitors are led through one of the Ozarks prettiest caves with bottomless lakes.</p>
<p>Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with each of its historical sites, unique lodging, motels, hotels, campgrounds, bed and breakfast, cabins &#038; cottages, restaurants, shopping experiences, lake activities and over 30 attractions open almost every day of the week, it is quite possible you will find Eureka to be your favorite vacation destination. Plan to stay in a cabin in Eureka Springs, Arkansas today.</p>
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		<title>Goodwill Industries of Arkansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has several rehabilitation services, 15 retail stores and two attended donation stations. As with Goodwill Industries in other states, Goodwill Arkansas derive most of their revenue from the sales of donated items. From clothes and couches to cars and trucks &#8211; donations received by Goodwill Industries will be used to turn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has several rehabilitation services, 15 retail stores and two attended donation stations.</p>
<p>As with Goodwill Industries in other states, Goodwill Arkansas derive most of their revenue from the sales of donated items. From clothes and couches to cars and trucks &#8211; donations received by Goodwill Industries will be used to turn around the lives of disadvantaged people so that they can work to improve their own lives.</p>
<p>At the start of 2005 the rules governing tax deductions on donated vehicles changed. Now, the value of a donated vehicle is no longer determined by yourself, but is based on how much money the charity received for its resale. After donating a car, you will usually receive a written document within 30 days informing you of how much money the charity received from the sale of your car and the amount that you can claim as a tax deduction as a result.</p>
<p>The donation of cars and trucks allows Goodwill Industries of Arkansas to create programs that enable disadvantaged people attain their highest potential with vocational training, employment schemes, and work placement services. By providing on the job training they also help people with disabilities reach their goals and improve their working conditions.</p>
<p>One particular program at Goodwill Arkansas is their Supported Employment program. This is designed to train individuals with a severe disability to be able to work in a competitive work environment. Programs like these are helped by donations from people like you, as well as organizations like Charity Dispatch. Charity Dispatch is an organization that can help you process your vehicle donation.</p>
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