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New York State United Teachers members and agency fee payers are eligible for special discounts with many of the discount and travel programs endorsed by NYSUT Member Benefits. Check the list that follows. You're sure to find something of interest.

Barnes & Noble.com — Buy discounted books, DVDs, videos, music, games, posters and more at this online bookstore. Receive an additional 5 percent discount when accessing the bookstore through the Member Benefits Web site. Free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Delivery is usually within three business days. NYSUT Member Benefits discount is not available in Barnes & Noble retail stores.

Equifax Credit WatchTM Gold — This 24/7 credit monitoring service helps you take immediate action in the event of an identity theft by alerting you via e-mail within 24 hours of key changes to your Equifax Credit ReportTM. You'll have unlimited access to your Equifax Credit Report, 24/7 toll-free customer service and more. Receive the deeply discounted price of $59.45 for 12 months of service with a 90-day free-trial period.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel/Cruises* — Carlson can book cruises for NYSUT members on Carnival, Holland America and Princess cruise lines. Special pricing for NYSUT members may be available. You must reserve through Carlson Wagonlit Travel and identify yourself as a NYSUT member to receive any special pricings.

Simply Certificates — Gift certificates are accepted at hundreds of restaurants, day spas, resorts and golf courses. Receive a 10 percent discount on all certificates purchased through the Member Benefits Web site link or by calling Simply Certificates directly. NYSUT Member Benefits discounts are not available at Simply Certificates retail locations.

Working Advantage* — Order discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, Broadway shows, sporting events and more. Discounted movie rentals and online shopping are also offered. Order through the Member Benefits Web site link or by calling Working Advantage directly.

Lifeline Personal Response & Support Services — A simple push of a button gets appropriate help in a timely manner to older relatives who live alone. Receive a discount off the initial installation fee and monthly monitoring costs.

Car Rentals* — Alamo , Avis, Budget and Hertz provide discounted passenger car rental rates to NYSUT members.

Six Flags — Purchase discounted admissions to the Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George through the Member Benefits Web site link. Request discount coupons from Member Benefits to Great Adventure/Wild Safari/Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, N.J.

The Buyer's Edge* — Use this buying service to comparison-shop for your best deal on major appliances, furniture, luggage, automobiles and more.

Heat USA — Group buying power provides substantial discounts on heating oil. Free lifetime 24-hour service contract with screened full-service local suppliers; and free annual cleaning and tuneup and automatic delivery. Heat USA is available in limited areas in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. First-year membership is $25; receive second-year membership free.

For details about these programs and services, call NYSUT Member Benefits at (800) 626-8101, e-mail benefits@nysutmail.org, or visit www.memberbenefits.nysut.org online.

* Contact Member Benefits for the required discount code or ID number.