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They work? Is this an exception? What are some other exceptions?Originally Posted by Casiopea
Should they work?Originally Posted by jack
They work? Is this an exception? What are some other exceptions?Originally Posted by Casiopea
2Originally Posted by jack
So that is another exception? I don't get it, why?Originally Posted by padmaratna
Why not?
1. What kinds of chocolate do you know?
Instead of:
2. 1. What kind of chocolates do you know?
Using Kind Of andSort Of
The expressions kind of or sort of to mean "rather," "partially," or "somewhat" are nonstandard.
__________________________________________________ __________
It's more accurate and realistic to say that theyare not typical of formal writing. Other than that, they're used all the time. __________________________________________________ __________
Both expressions literally mean "type of" or "variety of."Incorrect: The child felt kind of lonely. - This is actually correct. There's nothing wrong with saying that.
Correct: The child felt somewhat (or rather) lonely. - This is also correct.
Correct: The kestrel is a kind of falcon.
(A type or variety of falcon)
There's nothing nonstandard about using "kind of" and "sort of" in in this way. One may not find them in formal writing, but that's obvious. I find it somewhat displeasing to always have to justify language that we commonly use by saying "but it wouldn't appear in formal writing". There is nothing wrong with using "kind of" and "sort of". There is nothing "nonstandard" about saying "It's kind of cloudy now." or "It's kind of cold in here." This is standard in everyday spoken English. The whole world of ESL/EFL students/learners are not using EAP (English for Academic Purposes), and neither am I.
Despite what this site says about "kind of" and "sort of", we can say "kind of " and "sort of". It is not incorrect language. If you want something that sounds more "serious", then use "somewhat" or "rather". I use those as well, but I still say "kind of".
All three are correct. I think it's more usual to use "kind of". I would say, "What kind of chocolate do you have?"Originally Posted by jack
This could mean more than one kind of chocolate just as "kinds of chocolate" could mean more than one kind of chocolate.
I think one would say either "chocolates" or "chocolate" in this case. It would depend on the expectations of the speaker. Would the speaker be expecting a variety of chocolates?
I never thought that "kind/kinds of" are that difficult to analyze.
They're not difficult to analyze. I think "kind of" is more likely to be used than "kinds of".Originally Posted by vladz
What kind of chocoate do you have?
What do these mean?
1. What kind of friends do you have?
2. What kinds of friend do you have?
They mean the same thing to me. If someone uses "kinds", then the emphasis is on more than one type of friend. However, using "kind" could still be taken to mean more than one type of friend.Originally Posted by jack
In the second sentence, "friend" should be plural.
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Alyson "Aly" Hansen began her photographic adventure while in college at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. In order to pass her freshman year of film school, she had to take a darkroom photography class where she discovered a sense of home. She switched majors and delved into the art of photography. Aly worked in several different mediums throughout college, including alternative and expiremental processes. While at MSU, Aly specialized in portraiture both in the studio and out in the field. After getting her BA, she decided that she was going to focus on landscapes with an emphasis on night and low light photography. She calls the resulting images "nightscapes." All images are available in limited edition prints. Image licenses are also available.
Portraits of the Planet was an idea born out of Aly's first summer after college. "So, what is Portraits of the Planet? I gotta tell ya, all through college I wasn't much of a landscape photographer, and to be honest, sort of looked down on those that were. How hard could it be? I thought. The landscape is there. You don't have to pose anyone. You just have to take the photograph. Then I began my Summer in Yellowstone. My friend Donna and I ventured to Yellowstone very frequently, and started renting various lenses and toys to try new photo techniques. One night at about 3:00, we were at the Great Geyser. All the hype in Yellowstone is about Old Faithful, but it should really be about the Great Geyser. The spray is HUGE, and while it doesn't go off multiple times in a day, it is still a faithful geyser at about every 30 hours or so. So there we were, not knowing when the last eruption had occurred, but still enjoying the full moon reflections in the water around the geyser. A deep rumbling sound started, and I scrambled getting my camera set up in a position to capture what I knew was going to be an eruption. Ten minutes later, I had photographed something that changed my photographic perspective forever. Landscapes aren't just snapping a photo of a beautiful place. Great landscapes are about being at the right place at the right time, with the perfect lighting, with the right equipment, and praying to God that you have your equipment set up to capture the scene just right. In essence, one is taking a portrait of the earth, and the earth is showing herself off to you in that one moment. That night, I realized that I wanted to travel around the world and capture the earth in all her glory. And thus, Portraits of the Planet was born."
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Acting up to fight AIDS
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- Act-Up acts out. Dawson, R. // Commonweal;9/14/90, Vol. 117 Issue 15, p476
Opinion. Describes and objects to a demonstration led by the group ACT-UP during an ordination at Boston's Holy Cross Cathedral, which was held to support gay causes. Opinions toward Cardinal Bernard Law; Deeper significance of the demonstration.
- Act-up v. the church. Coleman, J.A. // Commonweal;9/27/91, Vol. 118 Issue 16, p533
Editorial. Studies the recent controversy over the video `Stop the Church,'which shows the strategy sessions planned by Act-up (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) to disrupt Sunday Mass at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral. Focus on the decision of Los Angeles PBS station KCET to air the...
- Pressure points. Dixon, Bernard // BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition);4/6/96, Vol. 312 Issue 7035, p915
Comments on the achievements of acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome (AIDS) activists in gaining support for biomedical research in the field of AIDS. Analysis by Steven Epstein regarding how AIDS activists in the United States have come to play central roles in the scientific battles;...
- MINNESOTA. // Advocate;8/28/90, Issue 558, p32
Reports on the arrest of 17 AIDS activists in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- BIG BUCKS FOR THE '90s. Ocamb, Karen // Advocate;8/28/90, Issue 558, n p40
Profiles several AIDS activists in the United States. Bert Aoki; Terry Bean; Leonard Bloom; Debbie Carruth.
- Station identification. Ames, K. // Newsweek;2/4/1991, Vol. 117 Issue 5, p76
Describes recent demonstrations for AIDS research funds by AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT-UP).
- AIDS Education Month launches with new youth focus. Thomas, Angela // Philadelphia Gay News;6/7/2013, Vol. 37 Issue 23, p1
The article offers information on annual AIDS Education Month launched by an Philadelphia-based organization Philadelphia FIGHT.
- Senseless ACT. // New Scientist;8/1/92, Vol. 135 Issue 1832, p3
Comments on the activists at the AIDS conference that was held recently in Amsterdam. The official presence of activists was greater than ever but their message was muted; Activists' message was also fragmented; Problems within ACT UP.
- News from San Francisco. Post, Laura // Lesbian News;Feb95, Vol. 20 Issue 7, p35
Reports on the various activities for California-based AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT/UP). Golden Gate's Committee for Direct Action against breast cancer's demonstration against Genetech on December 6, 1995; Agenda for 1996.


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The Prime Minister's EU renegotiation deal, or "new settlement for the United Kingdom", is a package of changes to EU rules being discussed by European leaders on 18 and 19 ... Read more
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Mission: Reshape the Conversation on Veteran Employment
Thought Leadership
RecruitMilitary is the nation's leading veteran hiring company, hosting over 600 veteran job fairs and operating a database with more than 750,000 veteran jobseekers. The company felt strongly that many Americans incorrectly believed that there was an unemployment crisis and that veterans needed charitable help to find jobs. The CEO wanted to communicate to veterans, employers and policymakers across the country that high veteran unemployment rates in recent years were largely attributable to a weak economy, and that the most important work that could be done to help veterans find jobs in 2014-2015 was to ensure they could meet with employers who had jobs they needed to fill, and who were looking for high-quality workers to fill them.
While RecruitMilitary regularly appeared in local media prior to and during job fairs, there was no concerted effort to influence and reshape opinion about veterans in the workforce on the national and local levels.
ScoutComms' worked with RecruitMilitary's CEO to develop and publish a wide range of op-eds across the country that helped reshape the public consensus and change the terms of the discussion about veterans in the workforce to focus on their talents and value.
Op-eds targeted at a national audience appeared in the Washington Post, CNBC.com and the Virginian-Pilot, while op-eds targeted to help educate important community stakeholders about the importance of job fairs in bridging the divide between employers and veterans were published in The Oklahoman, The (CA) Press Enterprise, the Miami Herald, the Ventura County Star and the Tennessean. We also developed an editorial relationship with one of RecruitMilitary's biggest supporters, the 1.2-million member veteran service organization DAV (Disabled American Veterans), so that their CEO could co-author op-eds with RecruitMilitary's CEO in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Hill.
RecruitMilitary's increased visibility through these extensive op-ed placements helped generate interviews that resulted in media coverage by Slate, U.S. News & World Report and the Ventura County Star.
By the end of the campaign, national media coverage of veteran employment had shifted—thanks to the op-ed campaign and the predicted improvement in the unemployment rate—entirely away from any talk of a national veteran unemployment crisis.


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Agriculture, construction and forestry machinery manufactured in a Russian John Deere plant will double as a result of the company's increased investment, the Moline, Iowa-based firm announced.
Deere plans to increase the amount and type of machinery it manufactures in Domodedovo and in Russia. The world's largest manufacturer of agriculture and farming machinery also will be in a position to enhance retail financing as offered by local banks and leasing companies.
"Russia can make a significant and sustainable contribution to help meet the world's growing demand for food, energy, and forest products," according to Samuel Allen, chief executive of Deere. "These investments enhance our ability to serve customers in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and in other nearby markets."
The Domodedovo plant plans were announced during the business trip to Russia by Allen, U.S. vice president Joe Biden and a delegation of U.S. chief executive officers. They were visiting Russia to attend the American Chamber of Commerce's 11th annual investment conference.
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Millions of victims of forced labor around the world are hidden behind complex networks of labor suppliers, recruiters, and brokers in large corporate supply chains. With a centralized platform to untangle the webs of data surrounding these networks, multinational companies can better understand the risks in their own labor supply chain.
This year, we partnered with Verité to deploy analytical capabilities in the fight against forced labor. We integrated findings from independent Verité research with the compliance data that companies gather themselves on the performance of brokers and their associated entities. Now, rather than relying solely on the traditional audit-based approach, companies have better insight into their supply chain.
With the ability to share recruitment industry data securely, employers can identify and address risky broker practices. Together with Verité, we're empowering international corporations to focus their audit resources, establish more effective intervention programs, and make informed sourcing decisions.
"Palantir's support has enabled us to develop a picture for companies of their shared exposure to the unethical labor brokers, which are one of the biggest drivers of forced labor in supply chains. Companies that join our effort will have greater visibility into their riskiest operations at a lower cost and greater efficiency."
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New Luyang Restaurant @ Luyang
This is one of a good restaurant to satisfy your craving for crab, well-knowned by all KK's people but is now operated by a new owner, previous owner migrated oversea. I think the Chef and the recipes still remain the same... just as good as the old time. Try it out yourself!
New Luyang Restaurant @ Luyang
Shop No.1, Luyang Phase 1, Jalan Kolam
88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: 088-252431
Flooded with regular patrons
Drinking Water, RM0.60
"Yim Kuk Kou Hai" Baked Salted Crabs, RM32.00 (1kg)
Most simple way of preparation but time consuming, so allowed a bit of waiting time and don't forget to choose female crab for their delighting crab roe, with a little extra cost. A dish that worth waiting for...can completely taste the natural fresh flavor and sweetness of the crab, no dipping necessary...so delicious..so good!
Crab roe...yumm
The claw, my favourite part...slurp!
Hung Siew Tofu, RM10.00
I like local beancurd more then those Japanese tofu which are overpowered by the egg taste. Smooth and coated with a nice starchy gravy.
Stir-fried Potato Leaf, RM6.00
Fiber rich....one dose of green....tasted good and not oily
Assam Steamed Tilapia Fish, RM27.00
If you do follow my blog often, you know this is our favourite style of steamed fish. We love sweet, sourish and spicy taste food, more appertizing and kill all the fishy smell
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8 habits of a successful early retiree
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Let's start with what a diagnosis of osteopenia doesn't
Osteopenia simply means that your bone density measurement is less, but not excessively
less, than a woman who is 30 years old. And what that really signifies for you will
depend on your individual body type, lifestyle, history and many factors you can
take control of right now.
One way medical practitioners evaluate bone health is to look at bone mineral density
(BMD) with a test known as a DEXA (duel-energy x-ray absorptiometry) scan. If the
results of your DEXA scan, or other BMD test, show bone mineral density that is
between 1.0 and 2.47 standard deviations below the average young woman in her mid-20's
to age 30, you are said to have osteopenia.
When the DEXA scan was developed in the early 1980s, many healthcare professionals
hoped it would be a straightforward prediction of who was at the most risk for the
fractures that are devastating to many women's lives. However, the use of bone mineral
density as the main predictor of bone health has several limitations.
First, keep in mind that all women lose bone as they age (and that the standard
used for comparison is that of a young woman), so it makes sense that most of us
will show at least some decreased bone density. Unless you have several DEXA scans
over a period of time, you really can't tell how much bone you are losing.
Another major drawback is that it that measuring bone density with DEXA doesn't
tell you much about your bone strength or your risk of fracture. Studies show that
nearly half of those who fracture do not have excessively low bone mass or even
moderately low bone mass.
One of the most frightening aspects about being told you have low bone density is
the fear of fracture. For a long time, it was thought — or assumed — that thinner
bone fractures more easily. But now there's been more research and we know that
bone mineral density by itself doesn't lead to fracture. In fact, many women with
thin or osteoporotic bones don't experience a bone fracture in their lifetime. On
the other hand, more than half of fractures actually occur in those people who don't
have "osteoporotic" bone density.
Instead, fractures tend to occur when the body lacks the ability to self-repair.
Our bones are constantly going through a normal cycle of breakdown and building
based on our daily activities. However, self-repair can be affected by many factors,
such as lack of key nutrients and exercise, an acid forming diet that robs bone
of its mineral reserves, systematic inflammation and the burden of chemicals and
pollutants in our body.
As a result of these factors, bones lack their natural capability to repair themselves
from the everyday stress and strains that create microfractures. Bones become weak
and of poor quality — with a much greater likelihood of fracture.
If you've been given a diagnosis of osteopenia, the first step we recommend is to
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Eat alkaline-friendly foods. Try to eat more fresh
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buffering minerals in the bones.
Provide your body with specific bone-building nutrients.
Even with the best diet this may be difficult, so we recommend a high-quality multivitamin
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and extensive strength training can build bone significantly as it builds muscle.
Minimize your stress. Cortisol, our major stress
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Our bones are complex, living tissue which responds to the changes we make. If you're
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A septic tank in the beginning stages of failure can be a very unpleasant thing to behold. Most homeowners will do practically anything to avoid such a dilemma. However, one of the easiest ways to avoid this problem is as simple as taking proper care of the garbage disposal unit located within the home. Here are some tips and tricks on properly handling Waste Disposal in Findlay Ohio so the septic can enjoy a long and care-free life.
• The septic system works by enzymatic action. Simply put another way, bacteria eat away at the items entering the septic tank, albeit very slowly. If objects disposed of through the garbage disposal are too dense or heavy, the bacteria will not be able to eat away at them quickly enough. The objects will sink to the bottom and begin the clogging process that will eventually lead to septic issues.
• Food items homeowners should avoid placing in the Waste Disposal in Findlay Ohio include such things as coffee grounds, egg shells, grease, and many others. This is because the items are very difficult for the bacterial enzymes that are naturally present in the septic tank to digest. Obviously, items that are not organically based should never be placed within the garbage disposal.
• Make sure to keep the garbage disposal clean. This can be done by simply pouring a small of amount of dish soap into the disposal unit, turning the cold water on, and letting the disposal unit run for approximately one minute. By performing this simple task once a week, the solidified gunk that can form on the grinding mechanism and within the drainage pipes can be taken care of before they become problems.
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The Wind Factor in Qatar
Doha Golf Club is the next stop on the European Tour, the 7,348 yard course can prove a real test for the world's leading players. With no tree line, the course is fairly wide open which tempts players to attack off the tee. But similar to last week in Oman, the course's biggest defence is the wind.
Qatar is well known for being exposed with a lot of cross winds and a key factor this week is being able to control ball flight. For players who were at Oman last week, the conditions they faced has set them up slightly ahead of players who are only getting used to the Qatar winds.
The windy conditions will not only be troubling players with their ball flight but players who haven't packed their sunglasses are constantly squinting due to the amount of sand that is being blown around. Expect to see more players than usual wearing sunglasses this week!
Ball flight and positioning will be important as the generous fairways entice players to hit driver off the tee; however missing the fairway will be costly. The firm surface of the course highlights the exposures to all day sun, the greens are slopey and slightly patchy in places; players who are unfazed by these conditions are in a good place to do well.
Did you know…
10,000 cacti were imported from Arizona; they have been planted around the course to emphasis the nature of the rugged surroundings
Testing on Tour
Ever wondered what happens Monday – Wednesday in the lead up to a tournament?
Players arrive at the venue a couple of days before hand, settling into the environment and getting a feel of the course. One thing that every player will do is test out their equipment. Since the launch of our new M3 & M4 product our Tour team have been working non-stop.
With many players seeing our new equipment for the first time the process of testing can happen in different ways. Prior to the event a player might have been sent new product to look at then they will bring it to the event to get dialled in or a player might contact one of our reps to set up some fitting time on the range, usually on a Monday or Tuesday so they have time to take new product out onto the course. For players that are new to TaylorMade equipment or not known to our Tour reps, contact could be made on the days leading up to event and enquire about testing on that day.
Being prepared is important as with this stretch of events the TaylorMade Tour Truck is not available. Getting players dialled in means travelling with a lot of equipment. Before each event our Tour Team will carry as many players 'Gamer Shafts' or specs of their fairway woods as possible. So when a player asks for part of their equipment to be tested our team have their driver shaft and or a 3 wood prepared and ready to go.
Oman was the first week with the new fairways in which a huge amount of work done to get players fitted, this week the Tour team have been following up with players with huge success and excellent feedback. A lot of players are swapping our new fairways into their bags from the success of last week; however a focus on driver testing was made by our Tour team as player schedules mean that they might not see some players until April.
Darren Clarke has been testing for the conditions this week; a lower lofted hybrid has been tested for better control into the wind. By moving the weight forward slightly on his M3 Driver, he has slightly lowered the spin off his driver, likely to be a specific change for the conditions this week. After a solid performance last week he is feeling relaxed and looking forward to this week.


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Saturday, August 14, 2010
OPOD Reveal
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I'm a Wired fan also, although I believe it has gone downhill recently. I would have to say it reached its zenith with this article, especially the subsection entitled Get Small.
- August 14, 2010 7:20 PM
- PJM said...
It was a long time ago, in a land far far away.
Great fun today!
- August 14, 2010 7:49 PM
Hey, Nate!
Shorpy's close to your home, here-
- August 15, 2010 12:12 AM
- Astrocrabpuff said...
Ah - in my case it's a love of the polar (Artic and Antarctic) explorers. :)
- August 15, 2010 9:36 AM
- Nate Maas said...
Dear Anon, Dave (over at Shorpy) has a number of connections with San Luis Obispo. I believe his brother attended Cal Poly (our local state university). It has been fun to see those photos from time-to-time. I even thought about taking some snapshots of photos from long ago and sending them to him to show him what SLO looks like now.
- August 17, 2010 4:26 PM
- Faheem said...
- February 27, 2018 12:52 PM


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Byzantium DVD
Starring Gemma Arterton, Saoirse Ronan, Jonny Lee Miller, Caleb Landry Jones, Sam Riley, Tom Hollander, Christine Marzano, Daniel Mays, Thure Lindhardt, Warren Brown
Directed by Neil Jordan
In director Neil Jordan's vampire thriller a mother and daughter struggle to hide their bloody secret from their adopted community.
Having survived for over 200 years, itinerant single mother Clara (Gemma Arterton) and her daughter Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) are offered shelter at the down-at-heel Byzantium guest house when they arrive at a rundown seaside resort.
Whilst her cold-hearted mother plies her trade as a prostitute to keep their heads above water and indulges her bloodletting at any opportunity, Eleanor wrestles with keeping her secret from her latest love, Frank (Caleb Landry Jones).
But when the truth finally spreads its way through the local population, the arrival of two strangers belonging to an all-male vampire sect known as 'The Brotherhood' heralds a reckoning neither woman is prepared for.
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- Catalogue number: OPTD2546
- Studio: StudioCanal
- Release date: 23/09/2013
- Genre: Thriller
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Photo: Homes on Fairmount Boulevard, Moreau Drive Historic District, Jefferson City, MO. The Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. Photographer: Lynn Josse, 2013, for nomination document, Moreau Drive Historic District, Cole County, MO NR# 13000907, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Washington, D.C.
The Moreau Drive Historic District [‡] was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
The Moreau Drive Historic District is located in the southeast part of Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Its location was originally considered suburban, made accessible by the expansion of streetcar routes in the early 20th century. [See: Streetcar Suburbs, 1888 to 1928] The topography is hilly, with an elevation gain of more than a hundred feet from the lowest point in the district to the highest. Almost all of the primary buildings within the district are single family residences, set back from the street with a minimum 15' building line on lots that average between about 47 feet wide (on the lower end of Moreland and Elmerine) to about 100' wide (these wider lots are located at the southern end of Moreau Drive).
The Moreau Drive neighborhood is a residential community in southeast Jefferson City. The district boundary is irregular, with streets branching out from either side of Moreau Drive. Moreau Drive is a section of the historic country road which led from Jefferson City to a crossing of the Moreau River. The district begins where Moreau Drive originates at the intersection of Clark Avenue and East Atchison Street. From this point, the boundary branches west to include Hillcrest Avenue, Fairmount Boulevard, Fairmount Court, Oakwood Drive and Vineyard Square. East from Moreau Drive, the boundary branches to include the first block of Lee Street, Elmerine Avenue, and the first block of Moreland Avenue. Moreau Drive's termination at Hough Park Road marks the southern boundary of the district.
To the south and east of the district are modern subdivisions developed after the period of significance. To the northeast is a section of Jefferson City which is roughly contemporary with early developments in the Moreau Drive district, but is platted on a grid. This section is typified by more modest houses than those in the district, and the area suffers from loss of integrity and has many new infill houses. To the northwest and west is Lincoln University, a historically African American university.
Although different styles and house types are represented over a long period of significance, the Moreau Drive Historic District stands as a distinct entity characterized by winding streets, hilly topography, common materials, property types (almost exclusively single family residences) and, with a few exceptions, a consistent scale. In addition to the residences there is one educational building, the historic Moreau Heights School (now the Moreau Montessori School). Bungalows and four squares are the dominant house forms in the area, demonstrating a mix of architectural styles. The residences within the survey area are generally set back from the street; most of the lots were platted with setback lines ranging from 15 feet through much of Wagner Place to 60 feet on Moreau Drive in Fairmount. In sections without setback lines (including Virginia Place and Fairmount East), front yards are generally comparable to those with 15' or 20' setbacks.
Few of the streets in this hilly neighborhood are perfectly flat. In cases where the street is fairly level (running parallel to the contours of a hill), it is common for houses on one side to be significantly higher or lower than those on the other. The neighborhood's growth was dependent on the automobile, and most properties have driveways which lead to detached or basement garages (most of which are located on side or rear elevations). For example, of the twenty Virginia Place houses facing Lee Street in 1939, the Sanborn map indicates that nineteen had basement garages. This feature was made feasible by the steep building sites, where a "basement" garage could actually be entered at grade from one side of the house. In 1939, 13 houses on Oakwood had this feature, and two did not. The two without basement garages were the two houses just east of Fairmount Blvd, where the terrain was flatter than the sites on the other side.
The Moreau Drive Historic District represents a significant and intact cross-section of single-family architectural styles and property types which together create a uniform and coherent neighborhood. Several of Jefferson City's most significant examples of early 20th century styles and types are located within the district boundaries. The core of the historic district, in the Wagner Place and Fairmount Place plats, are Jefferson City's first "residence parks," planned suburbs based on designs by one of the nation's most significant early 20th century landscape architecture firms. These places are characterized by winding streets which follow and take advantage of natural topography. Mandated setback lines are built into the plats, and lots are generally wide. Outside of these seminal plats, the streets included in the historic district are from the same general period and follow similar principles.
The period of significance reflects the primary period of development in the Wagner Place, Fairmount Place, East Fairmount Place, Shaw and Pollock, Vineyard Square and Virginia Place subdivisions. It begins with the construction date of the earliest extant house in c. 1847. The year 1950 is used to end the period of significance. This date represents the end of the period of major new construction in the district. After this date, most remaining buildings constructed in the district were infill projects that were not architecturally compatible with the existing neighborhood.
In the late 19th century, Moreau Drive was designated on maps as a "Country Road" which connected to the city grid at Dunklin and Atchison Streets and from there ran southwardly toward the Moreau River. Prior to formal platting, the lower section of Moreau Road is listed in directories as part of Rural Route 4.
At least two buildings within the district remain from the 19th century. The oldest is the Edwards House at 1122 Moreau Drive. According to Kremer, it was built by John C. Edwards, the ninth governor of Missouri, but probably sold before it was completed. Local histories relate that this is one of several properties along the southern fringes of the community which was occupied by Union troops during Confederate General Sterling Price's 1864 advance on Jefferson City. Finding the city too heavily fortified, General Price halted his march just south of the district. The Edwards House is believed to be individually eligible for National Register listing. The second confirmed 19th century building is the house at 1302 Moreau Drive. It is said to have been constructed as part of the Leslie Dairy Farm. The Moreau Drive survey assigned it a date of 1870.
By the beginning of the 20th century, most of the rest of the area was divided into two large parcels. At the northern end, most of the area that would become Wagner Place was part of the County Fairgrounds. Fairmount Court's oval plan is said to have been sited on and inspired by the fairgrounds' dog track. Southeast of the fairgrounds was the Lincoln Institute Farm. Some believe that at least part of the bungalow at 1203 Moreau Drive was built in the 1890s as part of the farm. If some portion of the existing structure was built for the Lincoln Farm, it has been heavily altered and does not appear to retain any historic association.
The choice of Hare & Hare was a significant one. Already known for landscape designs in and around Kansas City, the firm had a growing reputation for just the kind of garden subdivision that the public was now demanding. Sidney J. Hare (1860-1938) had worked in Kansas City's Engineering office with landscape pioneer George Kessler and was known as an expert on cemetery design by 1901. In the following year he began his own landscape architecture practice. His son S. Herbert Hare (1888-1960) was one of the first six students in the country's first landscape architecture program. In 1910, Herbert joined his father's practice. The firm worked in design and planning, quickly developing a national reputation. Hare & Hare is recognized by the Cultural Landscape Foundation for its importance in the field.
In 1913, the firm began a collaboration with developer J. C. Nichols which resulted in Kansas City's 2500-acre Country Club district. After World War I, their best known work was the planned town of Longview, Washington; the versatile pair became respected for city planning as much as for landscape architecture. They were also selected by George Kessler to continue his Kansas City planning efforts after his death (1923).
"For the first half of the twentieth century," historian Gary Kremer writes, "Moreau Heights was easily the most fashionable neighborhood in Jefferson City. Numerous well-to-do families constructed large, unique home that continue to impress visitors today." The vast majority of dwellings within the district were constructed between 1913 and the mid-1930s. Remaining undeveloped lots were generally developed in a compatible character, with houses following the same general styles, until about 1950.
During the period of significance, builders used the full range of architectural styles that were common in the region at that time. Buildings reflect tradition-bound revivalist styles (Classical Revival and Colonial Revival) as well as uniquely American developments (Craftsman and Prairie). As a result, the neighborhood is significant as an excellent collection of the styles of the period, including both high style and vernacular dwellings. More than any other neighborhood in Jefferson City, the Moreau Drive Historic District embodies the distinctive characteristics and the range of house types and styles of the first half of the 20th century.
Building techniques and materials within the district vary as much as the styles. As in the oldest parts of the city, brick is the most common material. As the 20th century progressed, brick was freed of its structural function, and the district has many examples of brick veneer over tile and frame structures. Variations of red brick remained popular, but variegated schemes, brown, and yellow-tan brick were also used. Brick was also used as trim on stuccoed buildings. Stucco is used as both a primary and secondary exterior material. Several houses in the district make extensive use of modern siding which mimics wood. Stone is also found as an exterior treatment throughout the district, both as a structural system and a veneer. Tile is also used, both as a structural system (often under stucco) and an exterior material (notably in Vineyard Square).
The American Foursquare form was popular for its compactness and versatility. Early foursquares often have the form most frequently associated with this name—an almost cubical volume with a hipped roof. There are also many examples in the neighborhood that have a horizontal orientation but are still considered foursquares because of the 2 x 2 facade. One recognizable foursquare plan is repeated on different streets in the neighborhood, but concentrated in the 900 block of Moreau Drive. This plan, which has a somewhat unbalanced facade with one wide bay and one narrower bay, generally has a full-width porch and a single story attached garage. Repetition of the same basic house helps us understand how a building's appearance can be changed by its decorative details. At 922 and 918 Moreau, this house has a gable roof with wide eaves supported by knee brace brackets in the Craftsman style. At 920 Moreau, the same basic plan is embellished with a hipped roof; instead of 311 windows with vertical panes, the house has 6/1 windows. This house has a more traditional appearance, a vague sense of some kind of indistinct revival.
Many foursquares in the neighborhood are more individually distinctive. The red brick foursquare at 1114 Moreau Drive has wide bracketed eaves and a tile roof. At 1210 Moreau Drive is a foursquare with an Ozark Rock exterior.
Even more prolific in the neighborhood is the bungalow, a form usually limited to 1-1/2 stories and distinguished by its low-pitched roofs. The bungalow form is most often associated with the Craftsman style, although some examples that can be considered generally bungaloid are more traditional than Craftsman (as at 1021 Fairmount Blvd.).
The Moreau Drive Neighborhood Survey was the city's first to focus on a neighborhood that was the product of 20th century development, but other potentially significant neighborhoods exist from the same time period. Comparisons with unsurveyed areas and research in historical texts indicate steady growth in the built environment to accommodate the swelling population after the Capitol relocation question was settled in 1911. Much of the new development was focused at the other (western) end of the streetcar system, which followed West Main as far as Vista Road.
Historian Julius Conrath, writing for Ford's A History of Jefferson City (1938), listed "Woodcrest, then Fairmount Place, succeeded by Forest Hill and Vista Place," as the "handsome additions laid out in the outskirts" following the final settlement of the State Capital location in 1911. "All these additions," he adds, "have been built up with beautiful and substantial residences surrounded by fine trees and handsome gardens."
The most striking feature of the three other additions which Conrath puts up for consideration, when compared to the Moreau Drive Historic District, is their use of straight lines and right angles for streets. As platted in 1913, Woodcrest included 113 lots on seven blocks not much more than a dozen blocks south of the Capitol.
This area is architecturally not unlike Moreau Drive, especially in terms of some of the fine revival style houses constructed here. House siting, though, is specifically adapted to the grid. For example, many of the lots feature fences (often historic) separating the yards from the sidewalks. The subdivision may lack integrity: the center block is overwhelmed by a modern nursing home, and some of the surrounding blocks include vacant lots.
Forest Hill and Vista Place are subdivisions closer to the western terminus of the streetcar line. Vista Place includes six blocks that rigidly adhere to the grid at Main Street and Vista Road. Dominated by bungalows, it displays more of a single style and type than the Moreau Drive district and lacks its representative variety. Forest Hill is a single street alongside the east side of Memorial Park. The double block includes a variety of mid-sized revival style houses with some foursquares and bungalows. Many lots include mature trees. The subdivision's single street is straight (except for a 20 degree tum or veer halfway down its length).
A brief assessment of these subdivisions indicates that the Moreau Drive district stands up to architectural comparison with the best local subdivisions of its day. It retains integrity, is of generally high quality, and in its variety displays an illustrative variety of the styles and types of houses available to builders and clients.
The Moreau Drive Historic District marks Jefferson City's first major departure from the gridiron plats which had characterized its 19th century development. Subdivisions in the district feature winding and curving streets which are inspired by the topography and by Hare & Hare's initial plat for Wagner Place, creating a cohesive neighborhood. In addition, the district features an intact collection of representative styles and types of single family dwellings which stands out for its variety, quality, and integrity.
‡ Adapted from: Lynn Josse, Moreau Drive Historic District, Cole County, MO, nomination document, 2013, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Washington, D.C.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Street Names
Elmerine Avenue • Fairmount Boulevard • Fairmount Court • Harding Street • Lee Lane • Lee Street • Moreau Drive • Moreland Avenue • Oakwood Drive • Vineyard Square


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Multicultural Committee
The Multicultural Committee at Carpenter is committed to creating a welcoming environment at our school for children of all different ethnic backgrounds.
Our main event is the United Nations Fair which is an after school event scheduled for March 9, 2019. The United Nations Fair is a free event that celebrates cultures and countries of our students heritages with booths of activities, examples of clothing, samples of ethnic food, and more.
We also celebrate Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and the U.S. heritage months. In the 2018-19 school year we plan on having a monthly diversity discussion group for parents. We'd love to have you join our team! Please contact Vidhya Manthena if you are interested in attending the group discussion or need more information regarding the fair.


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Hi All
The start time for the Anne Greiner and Rod Wheelans event has had to be brought forward by 15 minutes as we need to finish at 9:30 as the premises has to be closed by 10pm.
It now starts at 7:45 sharp you would need to take your seats by 7:30.
There will be around a dozen tickets available on the door on a first come first served basis at €7.50 each
The event now starts at 7:45 sharp
Can the clubs receiving this mail please forward it to your members.
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By Kelly Ledbetter, Christian Examiner
KATHMANDU, Nepal (Christian Examiner) – Two Nepal churches were bombed in a series of focused attacks suspected to be releated to extremist Hindu groups who wanted a "Hindu" constitution in mid-September — an action that had just failed to muster legislative action. Instead Nepal was kept a secular state just prior to the attacks.
The bombs detonated in two churches, while a bomb found at another church exploded later after it was taken to a police station, injuring three police officers.
The churches were targeted in a Sept. 15 attack in Jhota, an eastern district of Nepal, in the likely retaliation for legislation that was supported to keep Nepal a secular state.
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McDonald's Is Making Funfetti Pies for a Limited Time Only
Listen, all-day breakfast is great, but the real MVPs of the McDonald's menu are the pies. They are flaky, hot, and super-cheap, making them one of the best fast-food desserts in the game. The chain's secretly vegan apple pies are legendary at this point, but did you know that McDonald's also makes a Holiday Pie that is actually Funfetti flavored?
According to Brand Eating, the Big Mac-slinging chain is bringing back its festive pies that feature a sugar cookie-like crust studded with rainbow nonpareils (that is a fancy way of saying
round rainbow sprinkles).
Each of the Holiday Pies comes with a creamy custard filling, making it perfect for all the hot fruit haters out there in the world like me. Best of all, they are just 89 cents each which means even if you are down to your last dollar, you still have enough to buy a pie.
The only downside? The Holiday Pies are not available at all McDonald's locations. If you live in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Southern California, or Texas though, you should be able to find a pie or two. If you don't well... I've purchased a plane ticket for less.
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Magnus Olafsson was born 1073 A.D. and died #onthisday 24th August 1103 A.D.
He was king of Norway as Magnus III from 1093 A.D. until his death.
Magnus' reign was a brutal and aggressive military campaign and conquest, partiality in the Norse-dominated parts of the British Isles and Ireland. He managed to extend his rule into the Kingdom of the Isles and Dublin.
He sought to re-establish the Norwegian influence around the Irish Sea. Magnus had a decent reign with many battles and troubles of expanding the Norwegian kingdom overseas …


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Income Tax Refund Status
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Income Tax Refund Status : Check ITR Refund
Many people are very ignorant about their income tax refunds. Even people are unaware that they can check status of their income tax refund online. It is very easy to check you income tax refund online as you just need your permanent account number and the assessment year on the site to access the current position of the tax refund. The tax refunds whenever applicable are made in two different means to all the tax payers:
- RTGS / NECS: In order to enable direct credit of the refund amount to the bank account of the tax payer, the taxpayer's correct bank A/c (at least 10 digits), MICR/ IFSC code of the bank branch and required communication address is mandatory.
- Paper cheque: The standard paper cheques wherever issued require the current bank account no and the correct address of the tax payer as mandatory information.
How to Check Income Tax Refund Status Online?
An online facility to track the Income Tax Refund status is offered by the Income Tax Department.
Taxpayers can check the status of their refund 10 days after they send the refund. You will be required to enter your PAN number and choose the year of assessment to track.
You will have to finish with the e-filing process to obtain your Income Tax Refund.
In order to check your Income Tax Refund Status Online, you are required to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Log in to the official website of e-filing with User ID, Date of Birth or Date of Incorporation, Password and Captcha.
Step 2: Visit 'My Account' and click on 'Refund/Demand Status'.
Step 3: The details below will be displayed:
- Assessment Year
- Status
- Reason (For failure of refund, if any)
- Mode of payment
If the actual tax paid by a taxpayer to the government is cumulatively more than the TDS, self-assessment tax and the advance tax, then that taxpayer is eligible to get an income tax refund.
How Income Tax Refund Is Processed
Once Income tax return is filed by the taxpayer, it is processed by the IT (Income tax) authorities at CPC, Centralized Processing Centre in Bengaluru. While processing the income tax return forms, if any tax reimbursement is payable to the taxpayer, the income tax refund orders are generated and transferred to the IT refund banker.
How is the payment of Income Tax Refund done?
Usually, the Income-tax refund amount is credited directly in the taxpayer's bank account based on the details furnished by the taxpayer in the Income tax return. In addition to the account transfer, the tax refund can also be paid to a taxpayer by:
1. Direct Credit of Income Tax Refund:
Income tax refunds are paid either directly through NECS/RTGS or by via a cheque. Make sure that you mention complete account details – bank account number, IFSC of the bank branch and your communication address. It will enable easy transfer of income tax refunds directly to your bank account.
2. Income Tax Refund through a Cheque:
In case your bank account details are unclear or improper, the refund is paid through a cheque to the a/c number mentioned in the income tax return.
How To Claim Income Tax Refund?
"Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them."
― Margaret Mitchell
It doesn't matter how inconvenient it is for all of us to pay taxes, but getting a tax refund is something we all eagerly look forward to. In fact, many of us view it as a bonus paid by the government.
However, the irony here is that it's your own money that you overpaid as taxes, and now have to claim by filing a tax refund.
Quite often, most people end up paying taxes that are higher than their liability, making them eligible for tax refunds. Although, the IT department has fixed the tax rates for individuals based on their income slabs, people often end up paying excess tax due to various reasons.
Sometimes, it might be due to them failing to make their investment declarations on time, or because taxes paid in advance due to an anticipation of a hike in income which didn't materialize, etc. Besides these obvious reasons, there are also some other scenarios where tax may be deducted from your investment sources such as Fixed Deposits, etc.
The Income Tax Department allows such people to claim a refund for the extra tax we have paid, which is known as Income Tax Return (ITR). Since one's hard-earned money is at stake, it is really important for one to be clear on the whole process of how to claim her/his tax refund from the Income Tax department.
In this article, we will discuss the process to claim income tax refunds.
1. Always Remember the ITR (Income Tax Returns) Filing Date
One can claim her/his income tax refunds while filing her/his ITR for that particular financial year. Usually, the deadline for filing the ITR is July 31st of every financial year. One should try to avoid the last minute rush and file her/his ITR well before the given deadline. It is best to avoid any hassles when the deadline is close.
2. Keep all the important documents handy
It's always recommended to keep all the required documents handy before you start the process of your ITR filing. This list of relevant documents includes salary statements, bank statements, business income statements (for businessmen), Form 16 (either from your employer/bank) to support your investment, other investment proofs and supporting documents, interest paid certificates, 26AS tax credit extract, etc.
3. File your Income Tax Returns (ITR)
The next step is to, finally, file the ITR. To file your Income Tax Returns, you have to start by filling up a form where you are required to fill-in details such as your name, address, your gross salary, your taxable income, TDS (if applicable), refund due, total due, etc.
This form will record all your financial information for that particular financial year. You can always seek help from a financial advisor/Chartered Accountant to file the ITR on your behalf. Or else, you can do it yourself as the form is self-explanatory.
4. Know your refund amount
After submitting the form, you can find out how much refund you're entitled to in the refund column. To get an idea of your refund amount, you need to, first, click on the 'Validate' option, which is available on the 'Taxes Paid and Verification' page. Note down your refund amount and also save a copy of the ITR-Verification receipt generated.
5. Send the ITR-V receipt to the Income Tax Department, Bangalore
The amount displayed in the refund column is what you need are entitled to. To get the refund of this amount, you need to sign the ITR-V receipt and post it to the Income Tax office. The address of the Income Tax office is already mentioned on the form.
6. Getting your ITR refund
Once your ITR-V form reaches the income tax office, you will receive a text message notification from them. However, please be careful and accurate, as the IT department will cross-check the figure sent by you.
Once they have verified the amount, they will process your application and the amount will be credited to your bank account. In case they find a discrepancy between the amount shared by you and the amount calculated by them, your application will be rejected.
You will be notified in either of the cases. All the proceedings will be communicated to you, by text message and/or email on your registered phone number and email address, respectively. The refund can take anything from 1 month to 4 months to get credited to your bank account.
In what different ways can claiming your income tax returns help you?
- It helps you get loans easily and smoothly, as almost all the major banks ask for a copy of your tax returns before processing your loan request.
- Visa processing is one another benefit associated with ITR filing. Most foreign consulates ask candidates to present their ITR receipts (of at least the past 3 years) when they appear for the visa interview, especially if one is travelling to the UK, US, Europe or Canada.
Producing your ITR receipt shows that you have a steady source of income in India and hence, there are strong chances that you will return to the country for good.
Your ITR-V receipt also helps you buy a life cover, if you are planning to buy one in the range of Rs 50 lakhs or more. This is because; your income is one of the most important deciding factors for the insurance companies to calculate the sum insured of your term cover.
How to Check Income Tax Refund?
- You can easily check your Income tax refund status online on TIN-NSDL website.
- Once on the website, you will need to login using your PAN card number and the year of assessment to check your Income tax status.
- Once the income tax refund is processed by the IT authorities and sent to the refund banker, income tax status will reflect on their site within 10 days.
Checking Income Tax Refund Status on the E-Filing Website?
Here's the process of checking the Income Tax Status on the e-filing website of the income tax department of India:
- First things first, log on the official website of the income tax department of India (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in)
- Now, enter your PAN number, DOB, and password. Carefully verify the captcha code to log in to your income tax account.
- Once you're login to the website, click on the View Returns/Forms tab!
- From the drop-down menu, select the Income Tax Returns option and pick the tax assessment year to check your income tax status.
- Now click on your acknowledgment number.
- A pop-up will appear on the screen. This pop-up will show you the entire timeline of income tax e-filing, right from the date when you filed the ITR to the date of verification/e-verification and the date when your income tax return was finally processed and the income tax refund was issued.
Checking Income Tax Refund Status on TIN/NSDL Website
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) governs The Tax Information Network (TIN) on the behalf of the Income Tax Department of India. TIN acts as the repository of countrywide tax-related information.
- Visit their website and click on the services section. Then, click on Income Tax Refund Status.
- Now enter your PAN number and select the year of tax assessment from the drop-down menu. Now, verify the Captcha code.
- Now hit the submit button. You will now be able to see your Income-tax refund status.
Income Tax Refund Claim Procedure
- If you want to claim the excess tax paid during a fiscal year, you can claim your tax refund while filing your ITR for that particular year. Remember, it is important to file your ITR before 31ST July, every fiscal year.
- You can easily file your ITR by uploading the java utility form or excel sheet with all the required information in the online forms (if only you are eligible to file ITR 4 or ITR 1 form).
- After filling the relevant ITR form, you need to click on the 'validate' This button is available on the verification sheet. Your tax refund will be then automatically calculated based on the data filled by you in the sheet. And your income tax status will be shown on the screen.
- The total amount that reflect as the 'refund'. This is the amount that you may claim as your income tax refund. The refund amount is then calculated by the IT department, after processing your ITR form and the verification of your refund claim.
- Once the claim is processed, intimation is sent to you. Usually, the intimation shows up as one of the below mentioned messages:
- "Your ITR matches with the Income-tax department and you don't need to pay any tax further for the current fiscal year."
- "Your tax calculation doesn't match the income tax department and you are required to pay the tax demand"e. the additional tax." Or it may read as "Your income tax refund claim has been accepted partially", or "Your income tax refund claim has been rejected."
- If your income-tax refund calculation matches with the calculation of the income tax department, then your refund claim will be accepted.
- You will receive intimation over your registered email address, in case you've e-filed income tax returns. In addition, you will receive SMS message stating that the ITR for your PAN Card Number and Acknowledgement Number has been processed.
- In case the Income-tax department requires more information or if your case is under scrutiny, you will receive a notice from the income tax department under a different section instead of section 143(1).
What are the Different types of Income Tax Refund Status?
- Not Determined- It implies that your ITR has not been processed and you need to check your income tax status after a few days.
- Refund Paid- It implies that your income tax refund has been sent to you by a cheque or has been credited to your bank account.
- Refund Failed: This status appears when the refund amount could not be credited to your bank account because of improper bank details, etc.
- Refund Expired- The refund cheque issued by the Income-tax department is valid for a period of 90 days. If it expires, then you will have to get a refund cheque re-issued in your name.
- The Cheque has been Encashed- This message reflects when the cheque sent by the IT department has been received by you and has been encashed.
- Refund Returned - In case the cheque is sent back or returned to the Income-tax department, this status appears. In such cases, your refund will be canceled and you will have to send a request to re-issue your income tax refund.
- Refund Adjusted against Last Year's Outstanding Demand- In case you have a pending tax demand from the income tax department for the antecedent fiscal year, your income tax refund may get adjusted against your income tax refund. Before adjusting your income tax refund against last year's tax demand, the income tax department sends an intimation notifying the same to the taxpayer.
ITR Refund Status Process
Most of us wait for the last moments to make our tax investments which leads to incorrect disclosure of investments and further you end up paying more taxes. This extra income tax paid in addition to actual tax liability leads to a situation of tax refund. The process of tax refunds has been a time consuming process over the years. The whole process going online even has not helped a great deal. But if you are expecting a tax refund then it is important to take a few steps which will help you in expediting the process. You can check and provide accurate bank account details like bank account number and also the proper address to get the tax refund directly credited to your account.
In case of excess deduction of tax at source, claim of refund of such excess Tax deduction at source (TDS) can be made by the deductor. The excess amount is refundable as per procedure laid down for refund of Tax deduction at source (TDS) .The difference between the actual payment made by the deductor and the tax deducted at source or deductible, whichever is more will be treated as the excess payment made. This amount is to be first adjusted against any existing tax liability under any of the Direct Tax Acts. After meeting such liability, the balance amount is to be refunded. Below is the tax refund process:
- Filing the return on time is the first and foremost requirement for claiming the Tax refund, by providing the adequate investment details.
- File your return online so that it is processed faster and it doesn't have to deal with bureaucracy.
- Check your Income tax return status to see if it's reflecting the tax refund correctly.
- If your Tax return shows Tax refund, filing the return is all you need to do. The IT department will send the refund by post (cheque) or direct credit to your bank account.
- You should provide proper details of bank account like MICR Code, bank account number and also the proper address to get the Tax refund amount directly credited in to your account.
Opt for direct credit so that you don't have to deal with postal delays.
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FAQs for Income Tax Refund Status
Question 1: What is income tax refund?
Answer: When the taxes you have paid are more than that actual taxable amount, it is refunded back to the taxpayer by the Income Tax Department after processing of ITR. This refund is referred to as the income tax refund.
Question 2: Where can I check my tax refund status?
Answer: You can check your income tax refund status on the official website of the Income tax department or TIN/NSDL site.
Question 3: Is it important to file Income Tax returns to get back the excess tax paid?
Answer: The answer is yes! As per the provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961, taxpayers are required to file their return in the relevant assessment year before or by July 31st of that particular year to claim their income tax refund.
Question 4: Does Income tax refund get credited back directly to the bank account?
Answer: If the income tax refund amount is less than Rs. 50,000, it is credited back to the taxpayers' bank account. However, if the tax refund amount is more than Rs. 50,000, a refund cheque is issued and sent to the taxpayers' communication address.
Question 5: When is Income Tax Department liable to pay interest on Income Tax refunds?
Answer: Taxpayers are entitled to earn interest at the rate of 0.5% every month for the time-period between April 1 of the assessment year and the date of issue of the refund. This is applicable for only in the cases where refund has been claimed due to advance tax payment or extra tax deducted at the source. But here it is important to remember that no interest is paid to the taxpayers if the total refund amount is less than 10% of the total taxes paid.
- Refund of Excess TDS/ TCS/ Advance tax paid: In this case, the interest is calculated @ 1. percent per month/ part of the month
- Refund of Extra Self-Assessment Income Tax Paid: In this case, the interest is calculated @ 1.5% per month/part of the month). It is calculated for the period between the date when the tax was paid or the date when the ITR was filed and the date when the refund was issued.
Question 6: Are there any taxes/interests charged on the income tax refund generated by the Income Tax Department?
Answer: No! There are no interest/ on the Income Tax Refund. Only, the interest earned on IT refunds is considered as an income from other sources, therefore it is taxable.
Question 7: What should I do if my tax processing fails due to incorrect bank details?
In case you receive intimation from the IT department that you income tax processing has failed due to incorrect bank details, here's what you must do:
- Visit the Income-tax department's official site and submit your Income tax refund re-issue request and update your new or correct bank account number.
- Once you log into the site, Go to My Account, then click on Service Request tab and select New Request
- Click on Refund Reissue option
- Now select the year of assessment
- Submit your Refund Sequence No. and CPC Communication Reference No.
- Update your bank account details after selecting the mode of Income tax refund
- The above information is available in the intimation u/s 143(1). If you do not have it, then you can request for it online. Go to My Account and click on Request for intimation u/s 143(1)
- Once the request is submitted, the refund amount will be credited in your bank account
Question 8: Where can I contact the Income Tax Department for any queries related to my income tax refund?
Answer: You can call at their helpline number i.e. 1800 103 4455 (or) +91-80-46605200. It remains open for tax-related queries from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Question 9: Why have I received an email from The Income Tax Department stating that my refund has been adjusted against a previous demand?
Answer: This means that you did not pay your income tax in entirety in the previous fiscal year. And your income tax refund for this year was adjusted against the tax demand for the last year. Intimation under section 245 is sent by the income tax authorities to inform you that your outstanding tax demand will be adjusted from the refund due. However, you can always choose to disagree with the offer.
Question 10: How can I check the status of my income tax refund reissue request?
Answer: Here's how you can do it -
- Firstly, login to the e-filing website of the Income-tax department
- Then click on My Account and then go to the Service Request option
- Now choose the New Request option and click on refund reissue
- And then submit
Question 11: When does Income tax department send a rectification notice u/s 154?
Answer: In case the Income-tax department finds apparent mistakes in the ITR processed, then it may issue a notice u/s 154 of the Income Tax Act. It is basically a rectification order highlighting any clerical errors, misreading any provision of the Act etc. You can request for rectification online at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov[dot]in
Question 12: What should I do if I do not receive my Income Tax refund within the stipulated time?
Answer: In case you do not receive your refund amount within a reasonable time, you need to check if your UTR has been verified or not. ITR is processed only when it has been verified or ITR V is sent to the Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru.
In case, the verification has been done, but still, it is delayed, you should follow up with the CPC of the Income tax dept.
if you have filed your previous ITR manually, then you can write a letter (with ITR copies) to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
Question 14: What to do when the income tax is deducted from the salary but tax payable is lesser than the TDS amount at the end of the year?
Answer: In such a situation, you can claim the refund of the excess amount of TDS that is deducted from your salary by filing ITR.
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Kevin Smith finally got to take the winner's plunge into the pool at the end of the season.
Smith was an assistant coach on two of the three Temescal Canyon boys water polo teams that experienced heartbreak in the CIF Southern Section finals. Fortunes changed for Smith and the program this season, as they ended with a 10-7 victory over Don Lugo in the Division 3 title match.
For this reason, Smith has been chosen the HSGameTime boys water polo coach of the year.
Temescal Canyon was one of the Inland area's most successful boys water polo programs for many years under the guidance of former coach Damien Andrews. Smith has been able to keep the tradition going in his two years at the helm. The Titans captured the Sunbelt League title in unbeaten fashion for the eighth straight season and finished with a 21-11 record.
The Titans averaged 13.5 goals per match during the postseason, but it was strong defense at key moments down the stretch that helped the program break its championship match curse. Temescal Canyon held Don Lugo scoreless over the final 3 minutes, 43 seconds of the Division 3 final to seal the win.


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Yesterday I had a Stargate Universe marathon TV watching session. I had given up on this franchise when Stargate Atlantis proved so boring, but I was pleasantly surprised by SU. The plots revolve around consciousness technologies, which is straight out of the Matrix movies. Very cool.
This morning a book trailer for Infinite Reality: Avatars, Eternal Life, New Worlds, and the Dawn of the Virtual Revolution by Jim Blascovich and Jeremy Bailenson synchronistically crossed my path.
Would this trailer persuade you to buy the book? What elements could you reproduce (on the cheap) in your own book trailer?


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We're happy that so many of you enjoyed our latest contest with Hanna Andersson! Did you know that Hanna Andersson is a company built from Swedish roots? The original Hanna Andersson was a baby-loving grandmother in Skåne, Sweden near the Baltic Sea who passed on her fondness of quality goods to her granddaughter, the founder of the company so many of you adore.
The love that Julia Pimsleur Levine, the mom behind Little Pim, has for sharing languages with young children was passed down to her by her father, Dr. Paul Pimsleur. Dr. Pimsleur (of the Pimsleur language program for adults) was a French scholar and pioneer in the field of foreign language learning. Now Little Pim's animated DVDs are sharing French, Spanish, German, Russian, and six other languages with young children around the world (our success stories are amazing), including celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba!
No wonder we have so much fun together; two companies based on a global tradition committed to children.
Ready for the winner? The winner of the $100 Hanna Anderrson gift certificate is…Ellen Kucera! Ellen please email firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you for all of your entries!
This contest has put us in the giveaway mood! We're giving away a Little Pim Gift Set: this set includes three DVDs and a Little Pim Plush Panda ($59.95 value). Simply comment to enter.
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New Forest Site Will Strike a Balance Between Protection and Promotion
31st August 2017
Categories: Our News
The team at New Mind | tellUs has commenced work on an exciting new project with Go New Forest, the new Community Interest Company responsible for developing and marketing this uniquely "English" destination.
The current version of the site, www.thenewforest.co.uk was originally developed by NVG but the new site will be completely rebuilt using the Tourism Pro Template and powered by the New Mind | tellUs Destination Management System (DMS).
Once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror, the New Forest became a national park in 2006 and currently receives around 13.5 million visitors each year. It covers an area of 566 square kilometres and is made up of vast areas of unspoilt woodland, heathland, river valleys and coast where deer and around 5000 Commoner's ponies, cattle and pigs still roam free. The area's open heath, clear rivers and shady groves offer a tranquil, car-free haven for walking, cycling and horse riding.
A key priority for Go New Forest is the protection of the forest's unique commoning heritage and the landscape it has shaped. The New Forest prides itself on being one of England's "greenest" destinations, not just by virtue of its beautiful National Park but also by ensuring a healthy balance is maintained between tourism promotion and sustainability, championing local distinctiveness including local produce, and helping its businesses to go that extra mile to protect its unique environment.
Guided by these principles, the new website will put the forest first whilst addressing the needs of visitors, the natural environment, residents and local businesses. Evocative and engaging story telling will be deployed to encourage visitors to step into its magical world and discover the New Forest's arcane charm and natural beauty. The site will funnel visitors to a huge range of content on the destination's high quality accommodation, attractions, pubs, restaurants, activities and events.
Chief Executive Anthony Climpson OBE comments: "Our new website and its significantly improved navigation and content will be fundamental in helping to raise the profile of the New Forest as a 'must-visit-now' destination. It will play an absolutely pivotal role in the destination's continuing development by presenting a high-quality visitor experience of everything we have to offer, from our great local hospitality, to explaining our cultural heritage helping us all to ensure that tourism continues to be a key component in the wider economy."


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The Canadian in me is compelled to revisit the quintessential artery clogging dish we all love and yet regret eating, the mighty poutine. Yes, I've already covered it in a previous post but it has to be on my french fry list that I'm slowly compiling. It is pronounced poo-teen and the traditional kind only has 3 ingredients: fries, cheese curds and gravy. The toppings nowadays are a bit ridiculous but I like to keep it classic and only order what I grew up eating because additional toppings like bacon and foie gras might send me straight to food comatose which I only reserve for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Now most Portlanders will say the Potato Champion makes the best poutine but I just can't stomach the taste of their gravy. I've had both the vegetarian and regular one just to make sure and I have to say I don't really like either. A bit too tangy for my taste and my fellow french fry lovers who ate them with me didn't like it either. They have great fries but the gravy leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
So where does this Canadian go for some killer poutine? The Hawthorne Hophouse is tucked away in a tiny strip mall and they have so far won my heart with their version of poutine. Their fries are hand cut and fried to perfection and the bonus is their gravy is vegetarian and you won't even complain about it because it is so good.
If you want to clog more than just your arteries, try eating it along with a plate of fried cheese curds like I did. Those balls of fried goodness must be portioned out or you will regret it like nothing else.
I'm always on the hunt for great poutine so send me a message with your suggestions!
Website: http://oregonhophouse.com/
Address: 2 locations
Hawthorne Hophouse 4111 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97214
Fifteenth Avenue Hophouse
1517 NE Brazee St., Portland, Oregon 97212


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Posts tagged 'Trees'
Lake Time
Beautiful pictures I took at the lake in the small town of Troy Missouri.
It is 70 degrees in the middle of September 2012; there was a great cool breeze.
Walking up the trails sure was a challenge.
The forest of trees are filled with flashes of light!
A tree canopy down the winding roads were breathtaking!
Look at this one way bridge it is so filled with character and beauty!
What a great day for a drive at the lake!


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Written by Ι Stock Market Media — March 15, 2011
Fast growing franchise. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Coffee. Stop me if you've heard this story. No, it's not Starbucks Coffee Co. (NASDAQ: SBUX) I am talking about Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCPK: BCCI) the fastest growing themed drive-thru espresso stand franchise in the country. Everywhere you look these days a coffee shop, a coffee stand or a drive thru is popping up… and for good reason, Americans are consuming coffee at an alarming rate and there are no signs we plan on slowing down.
According to the National Coffee Association, more than half of the adults in the US drink an average of 3 cups of coffee a day — that's more than 300-million cups every single day. With numbers like these, it's clear to see why coffee outlets are becoming as popular as ATM's. Baristas Coffee Company is carving out its niche in this competitive space by creating a national brand of themed drive-thru espresso stands. And not just any theme they've chosen to give you a sexy latte, steamy espresso, and perky cup o' joe and they're sweetening the deal with desserts… sweet and sexy, and why not it's clear statistically they both sell.
As you drive thru the company's espresso stands, grab your java, and go about your busy day, you're likely to see one of several fun and unique themed costumes; including, baristas dressed as bumble bees, sailors, cheerleaders, and even nurses. Barista's CEO Barry Henthorn has a simple plan… hire attractive females to work as baristas, dress them in one of several sexy costumes and enhance sales by training those employees to interact with the customers.
Baristas makes it easy to buy your steaming, morning jolt of energy. The company is building brand new drive-thru locations, and it is also acquiring existing businesses that will fit into its model and then developing those sites. So far, BCCI has opened locations in Seattle, Tampa and San Antonio, and the company will be opening more stores throughout 2012 in Arizona and New Jersey.
The company is enjoying sales and return customers with its sexy approach and with its great tasting beverages, but Baristas is determined to create even more revenue and not just with the themed costumes its employees don each day. The CEO is looking at an additional revenue stream through franchising, and Henthorn is so serious about selling franchises of Baristas, that he's brought in franchising guru Robert Palmer Jr. as his Director of Franchise Development. For those of you saying who is Robert Palmer Jr., let's just say he knows a thing or two about making franchises work as he's been directly involved in developing and selling more than 1000 franchise locations around the world.
Palmer has developed and successfully launched franchise locations for more than 350 concept restaurants, he's been at the forefront of franchising many oil change and auto service centers and he was a key player in developing the Re-Bath Bathtub Liners — the largest bathtub remodeler in the the country.
When speaking of his vision for franchising Baristas, Palmer said, "after truly understanding the economics, ease of duplicity, and the support structure of the Baristas franchise system, I feel that it can provide the best opportunity for success and rapid expansion that I have ever encountered. I have complete confidence in the management and longevity of the business model and will be working full time to ensure that it reaches its true potential."
I think that says it all and Palmer's words have to be encouraging for those following the growth of Baristas as it competes with Starbucks and McDonalds (MCD) among others. With his successful track record, the company has to be giddy hearing him say Baristas can provide the best opportunity for success and rapid expansion that he's ever encountered. Couple Palmer's success rate with the fact that Americans aren't going to stop drinking coffee anytime soon, and actually statistics show the number of coffee drinkers is only rising year after year, add sexy to the equation and it's no wonder Baristas has picked up the pace in opening locations and maybe even the floodgates on revenues.


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Kids are very special to God and they are very special to us! We work hard to create an atmosphere where kids have loads of fun, experience God's love, and learn to trust Him … all in a safe, nurturing environment.
Little Sparks (ages 0-2), Fireflies (ages 3-K) and Ignite Kids (K-6th) meet during the Sunday service. Just look for the bright green Kids' Check-In just past our lobby area. One of our friendly volunteers will spend a few moments checking in your child(ren) and can answer any questions you may have. Then you're free to enjoy the service knowing your children are in good hands and learning about God.
Flashpoint Youth (6-12th) meets on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm.
Questions? Feel free to contact our Children's Ministry Leader at email@example.com.


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The Secondeer
A downloadable game for Windows
Battle evil robots in the world of Ethion as a Secondeer, a skilled warrior who uses a power suit to destroy bots, but be careful. Your suit has only enough power to be used for about 30 seconds.
Dodge and shoot robots to try and get the highest score you can!
Collect batteries to regain power.
Inspired by RWBY. Made for the Let's Create Game Jam #1.
Install instructions
1. Download the game.
2. Un-zip the files.
3. Enjoy
The Secondeer.zip 82 MB