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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
by Melissa Fernley
Couples who marry in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage are now recognized as married for federal tax purposes regardless of their current state of residence, according to recent guidance from the IRS. But complications still await same-sex couples, who in many cases, must file separately for state tax purposes even after filing jointly at the federal level. At present, guidance from the states on how to compute taxable income under this scenario is lacking.
In June, the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor struck down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which allowed same-sex couples to file a joint federal tax return. However, there were lingering questions about the recognition of a same-sex marriage for federal tax purposes when the same-sex couple's state of residence does not allow them to be married. If a state does not recognize same-sex marriage, will the federal government be required to recognize it?
In Revenue Ruling 2013-17, the IRS has provided new guidance for this question by applying a 1958 Revenue Ruling on the subject of common-law marriage. In the 1958 ruling, the IRS stated that a couple would be treated as married for federal income tax purposes if they entered into a common-law marriage in a state that recognizes it as a valid marriage. Furthermore, the same treatment would apply to couples who later moved to a state where their common-law marriage is not recognized.
Applying the ruling to same-sex couples means that couples who marry in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage are now recognized as married for federal tax purposes regardless of where they live right now. This creates a "state of celebration" approach rather than a "state of residency" approach. Thus, couples could fly to one of the 13 states plus DC which recognize same-sex marriage, get married, then fly back to their home state and be allowed to file joint federal income tax returns.
Couples who currently live in a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage must still file separate state returns, but can now choose to file a joint federal return, beginning in 2014. Since most states reference the federal income tax return when calculating state tax liability, same-sex couples in non-recognition states will be required to calculate their separate federal income tax liability in order to pay state taxes. Only Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania do not begin state tax calculation by referencing the federal return.
The states which do not allow same-sex marriage but require taxpayers to utilize federal calculations must now provide further guidance to same-sex couples for how the couple should reference the federal return when calculating state tax. The affected taxpayer could be required to create a pro forma federal return or simply split the amount on the federal tax return by half. The state could create a whole new state filing status for couples in a same-sex marriage, or they could decouple from federal tax law completely. See the Tax Foundation's report on the new IRS guidance for more information on the implications of each option.
The guidance surrounding tax treatment of same-sex marriages must continue to evolve, and the IRS guidance on the "state of celebration" rule is a good start. However, it is apparent that this will only happen with the participation of the states, whether they approve of same-sex marriage or not.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S55 AMG Sedan Review
Styling, features, safety
detachment from reality, waste of gas
S55 Amg — This car is absolutely breathtaking. Acceleration is lightning fast, and almost too comfortable. The handling in sport mode feels just how a sports sedan should- nimble and tight. The brakes are probably the most impressive performance attribute, they stop quicker than you should ever have to. The car is built very solid; I was rear ended by a camry going 25 mph and the bumper was only bent. The car completely absorbed the shock of the crash. The sleek lines of the amg styling are gorgeous and get looks all over town. The cars two downfalls are gas milage (about 12 mpg, 10 for spirited drivers), and the smoothness. You may ask how could smoothness be a downfall? Well, during times of rapid acceleration, you gain too great a confidence from the ride and lose your sense of speed, which is kind of scary. Bottom line, this car is a hoot.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S600 Turbo Sedan Review
Very, Very Fast. Scary Fast.
Not-so-good gas mileage
This Feels Like A Jet Plane About To Take Off When You Step On It... — The S600 is a very unique car. Twelve Cylinders with Two Turbos and a Fast Shifting Transmission is a killer combination. The leg room inside is perfect. Front and Back Seats are very comfortable. If you plan on buying one, make sure you set a budget aside each month for potential costly repair/maintenance schedules.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S500 Sedan Review
This is the Car that everybody wishes they had...
The $100,000.00 Price
Awesome — This Car is Awesome....It's Sexy..It Flies...It Stops..It's Comfortable..It's easy to look at..It's as quiet at 80mph as your living room..But at over One Hundred Thousand Dollars, it better be...This is the car that every Lexus Owner wished they could afford..
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S500 Sedan Review
The best ride you ever have
You get speeding tickets
Mercedes-benz 2004 S500 Sedan — One of the best rides and built cars I have ever owned. The ride is so smooth and comforatable that many times you do not know how fast you are going until you look at speedometer. There is a sport setting and comfort setting.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S430 Sedan Review
Very Clean vehicle
Moving so have to sell
Extremely Attractive And Fun To Drive — Awesome vehicle to drive. Everything works properly on vehicle. Well kept. Garage parked. All the eminities of the S500 are included on the S430. Great for city driving and country touring. Main purpose was daily driving from home to work. Always reliable.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
all in this car is jist...great
there isn't
The Perfect Car — The engine is great - 320 CDI have 210 h.p. (on paper this is insufficiently for this heavy car, but in real is more than enought) 0-100km/h for 7.4sec (but don't forget - this is not sports car, this is limousine ;)) The breaks are just perfect The exterior is stylish and when you go inside you can say "welcome home" - the luxury is everywhere, cosily and comfortably. This is the perfect car - but it is property of my father and i drive it just sometimes :|
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Steven writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
comfortable and navigation system
not enough space
Tarek writes:
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
Excellent interior/exterior (black on black)
None I can think of
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S430 Sedan Review
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S600 Turbo Sedan Review
FAST! Comfortable and Safe
Not cheap to keep!
W220 S600 Designo V12 Biturbo — Fast (check), Luxurious (check), Safe (check) High quality (check), Exclusive (check). It is hard to find any other sedan available in the US that can rival this car, in fact it hard to find ANY car in the US that rivals this car overall. I have the Coupe version as well and prefer the Sedan for its higher comfort factor over any marginal gains the lighter, shorter coupe version might provide. Unfortunately, this car wasn't cheap to purchase, and maintenance costs are not inexpensive if kept by the book as I do, but nobody should be surprised about this, at the end of the day its a trade-off I am willing to accept.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
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Decent Overall. Looks & Accelerates GREAT!! Impeccable Comfort. I Replaced The AMG Wheels With COR 20" Staggered Fitment With Michelin Pilots, It Drastically Improved The Ride & Handling. However, If ... Read More
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
A monster hidden under the bonnet. Thirsty V12, but gives 600hp and 0-100 in jus ~4 seconds. Handling can be improved. Exterior can be more different than S63 AMG. Interior quality is superb, best i... Read More
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
Simply The Best
Really like How it handles and when you turn or excellerate the seat holds you in place . The car adjust to the road and all conditions . When it's raining you feel Completely safe and comfortable . A... Read More
The best car I have ever driven. Everytime in this car.. you feel some type of way...The best Sedan in the world, and it's undisputed stunning looks always stands out from the crowd. Once you own a M... Read More
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
Love S550
I have had LS460, BMW750li . & Benz S550... LS460 has more comfort . BMW750Li has More Pick But Nothing beats S550.. therefore This is the 3rd Time I bought Mercedes S550.. This car does not give any... Read More
Strong, Sporty And Luxury
this is the best car for family rides (after BMW 750 Li) braking, handling, acceleration, build quality, apperance (both interior and exterior(if it is amg)), are absoloutly fine!!!! but the cost of o... Read More
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews
Still Looks Like $100k!
Nothing compares to the ride of an S63 AMG. The 550 is nice but you feel the weight and size. The AMG version provides handeling of a coupe with unlimited power. Having the power on the highway to ... Read More
Dream Car
No problems with this car, I love it. I used to own the 2006, but had to upgrade once the mileage got a little high. There is nothing that I dislike about this car. I will be upgrading again once I hi... Read More


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President Obama nominated Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court. The Blog of Legal Times rounds up of reactions from issue-based interest groups, Hispanic organizations, conservative organizations, and liberal organizations and also spotlights dueling web ads on her nomination. The Los Angeles Times features a debate between Erwin Chemerinsky and Ilya Somin on the defining issues surrounding the nomination. The Wall Street Journal and Washington Times assert that Judge Sotomayor is a liberal ideologue and that her nomination confirms that Obama is far from "post-partisan." E.J. Dionne says, however, that her record shows she is decidedly non-ideological. The editors of the New Republic agree, asserting that she was the safe pick and that Obama will have to act more boldly next time if liberals want to take the courts back. Gordon Silverstein, though, suggests that progressives should be grateful that she is not the "standard-bearer for the second coming of the Warren Court." The New York Times writes that Sotomayor is fond of spirited debate in oral arguments, hinting that she may rival Justice Antonin Scalia's adversarial style. Judge Sotomayor's views on racial diversity figured prominently in some commentary, including a piece by Alan Dershowitz suggesting that diversity as a criteria is silly and one by Erwin Chemerinsky arguing that it is quite important. Responding to some commentary on the matter done in poor taste, Scotus Blog's Tom Goldstein surveys all 97 of Sotomayor's votes on race-related cases and concludes that it is "absurd to say that Judge Sotomayor allows race to infect her decisionmaking." Scotusblog's Kevin Russell points out the areas where Judge Sotomayor may differ from Justice Souter and, thus, could shift the Court's jurisprudence. Finally, CQ Politics notes the significance of Sotomayor bringing experience as a federal trial court judge to the Supreme Court, the first to do so in half a century.
Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Walter Berns invokes a novel originalist interpretation to defend expansive executive power and still affirm the need for a truth commission. Balkinization's Sandy Levinson recommends the piece and argues that a truth commission should not die simply because some Democrats may also be exposed as complicit with Bush-era abuses. Hamid Khan at ACS makes a comprehensive case for a Truth Commission to "sweep aside the politics and get to the facts."
Thomas Sowell applies lessons from Edmund Burke to the American presidency and lays out why President Obama is falling short.
Opinio Juris's Deborah Pearlstein draws out the major elements likely to be in legislation on Guantanamo Bay following President Obama's speech last week. Any proposal is likely to be complicated by the fact that efforts to resettle Guantanamo prisoners in Europe is being met with resistance, according to the Washington Post. Moreover, David Rivkin and Lee Casey write in the Wall Street Journal that resettling detainees on American soil may violate international law and argue that it is poor policy. Jack Goldsmith says that a "detainee shell game" is afoot in which greater rights at Guantanamo will simply mean fewer rights and more detainees in places such as Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The Los Angeles Times perhaps nuances Goldsmith's conclusions by reporting that the FBI and Department of Justice are greatly expanding their presence in counter-terrorism operations as part of a "global justice" initiative in which greater effort is made to marshal evidence for criminal prosecutions of suspected terrorists. In other Guantanamo-related commentary, Scotus Blog's Lyle Denniston has the details on the Obama Administration's decision to oppose the release of Chinese Muslim detainees into the United States, a move that Obsidian Wings' Hilzoy calls "shameful." Salon's Glenn Greenwald states his opposition to President Obama's position on indefinite preventative detention and spots a trend of other progressives following suit.
Writing in the Daily Beast, Scott Horton reveals that the detainee photos President Obama refused to release showed sexually explicit acts, including rape and sodomy. Scotus Blog notes that the Obama Administration has decided to go to the Supreme Court to block disclosure of the photos.
Time's Bobby Ghosh suggests that the "most successful interrogation" of an Al-Qaeda operative required no torture, only cookies. In an interview, General David Petraeus spoke candidly about Guantanamo Bay and torture, stating his belief that Americans should adhere to the rule of law and not "be afraid to live our values." CQ Politics reports on a speech by National Security Advisor General Jim Jones who echoed these sentiments, arguing that the current administration has rejected "the false choice between our security and our ideals."
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For more than 30 years, Marian McPartland brought us illuminating visits with artists from the jazz world and beyond. These hours of music and conversation form a rich broadcast legacy only Marian could have created. It's an invaluable archive we sample from every Saturday evening on WUSF, your NPR station.
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British jazz pianist George Shearing was a friend and frequent guest of Marian's on Piano Jazz. On this special edition from 2001, Shearing joins McPartland to celebrate the holidays in a jazzy way! The two reminisce about seasons gone by and perform both traditional and contemporary holiday tunes, including "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Away in a Manger," and "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
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Transfer Rumours: Chelsea plan triple Atletico swoop, while Real need to break the bank for Suarez
Chelsea are putting together outlandish plans for a £50m mega-deal deal with Spanish champions Atletico Madrid, buying attacking Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis, wily Portuguese midfielder Tiago, to add to Spain's Brazilian-born goal-machine Diego Costa. (Mirror)
The West Londoners have also begun negotiations to buy Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas. The former Arsenal midfielder is keen to come back to England and the Catalan club will let him go for £30m. (Telegraph)
Liverpool, who reportedly completed a deal for Emre Can on Thursday and are close to signing Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno, would need to receive a Gareth Bale-sized £80m bid in order to agree to the sale of striker Luis Suarez. (Marca)
France centre-back Eliaquim Mangala, Manchester City's top transfer target, would prefer a move to Manchester United, although Louis van Gaal is expected to pass on the Porto defender due to concerns about the 23-year-old's temperament. (Guardian)
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An odd moment happened Sunday at the Folio: Show during a pre-conference session. Doug Harbrecht, director, new media, for Kiplinger's, effectively dissed the viability digital magazines. "They're doing nothing for us," Harbrecht said. "They're static ... I think people are realizing that they just don't want their content that way.
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Actual and potential sources of lithium are from pegmatites, continental brines, geothermal brines, oilfield brines and the clay mineral hectorite.
PEGMATITES - are course grained igneous rocks formed by the crystallization of post magmatic fluids. They occur in close proximity to large magmatic intrusions. Lithium containing pegmatites are relatively rare and are most frequently associated with tin and tantalite. Many of the lithium 'discoveries' resulted from the exploration for these associated minerals.
The principal lithium pegmatite minerals are spodumene, petalite (both lithium-aluminium silicates) and lepidolite (a lithium mica) which normally contains minor quantities of cesium, rubidium and fluorine. All have been used directly in the glass and ceramic industries provided the iron content is low and all have been used as the feedstock for the production of lithium chemicals. Spodumene, as a concentrate, is still used in China for lithium chemical production and new production is planned in Europe and Australia.
CONTINENTAL BRINES - these brines with the lithium derived mainly from the leaching of volcanic rocks vary greatly in lithium content largely as a result of the extent to which they have been subject to solar evaporation. They range from between 30 to 60 ppm in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, where the evaporation rates are modest and dilution is constant due to the high volume of fresh water inflow, through the subsurface brines in Searles Lake California (a former location of lithium production) and Silver Peak, Nevada (a current source) to the high altitude salars in Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Tibet and China where lithium concentrations can be very high.
GEOTHERMAL BRINES - the author is not aware of any publications that provide a listing of the lithium content of all known geothermal brines. Small quantities are contained in brines at Wairakei, New Zealand (13ppm Li) at the Reykanes Field (8ppm) and other areas in Iceland and at El Tatio in Chile (47ppm). The most attractive known occurrences are in the the Brawley area south of the Salton Sea in Southern California.
OILFIELD BRINES - large tonnages of lithium are contained in oil field brines in North Dakota, Wyoming, Oklahoma, east Texas and Arkansas where brines grading up to 700mg/lt are known to exist. Other lithium brines exist in the Paradox Basin, Utah and but the author is unaware of any global review of the potential.
HECTORITE CLAYS - hectorite is a magnesium lithium smectite and the clay is found in a number of areas in the western United States. The largest known deposit is associated with the volcanic rocks of the McDermitt caldera that straddles the Nevada/Oregon border where it occurs in a series of elongate lenses. Current drilling is confirming earlier work that indicated very large tonnages of contained lithium.


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"This Game Respects Big Moves" — After dominating Redemption Island, Matt is placed back into the game for the merge and the tribes unite as Murlonio – another inside joke by Rob. When old Zapatera approaches Matt to join them he concocts a grand scheme with Andrea to take them out along with Rob – but nobility wins and he abandons his plans. However, he admits the plan to Rob, who decides to take him […]
ZAPATERA ZAPPED: Stephanie Stymied, Sarita Silenced
"It Don't Take A Smart One" — Bad karma continues for Zapatera, as Stephanie is eliminated at Redemption Island by Matt, who wins his fifth straight Redemption Island challenge. Worse still, the core 6 alliance is forced to cannibalize itself after blowing a lead in the Immunity/Reward Challenge. At Ometepe, Phil reaches new levels of disgust regarding Rob's elevated position in the tribe…but the challenge victory somehow seems to make everything right.
KRISTA CUT: Phony Stephanie Phased Out; Ometepe Gets Their Phil
"Their Red-headed Step Child" – Frustration levels between Phil and the Ometepe girls reaches a new high after he confronts them over their laziness around camp, putting Rob in a difficult position to choose between useless tribemates. David convinces Stephanie to suck it up and suck up to the rest of the tribe, enabling him to make a case against keeping Sarita when Zapatera is sent to Tribal Council.
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"We Hate Our Tribe" — Matt continues his reign at Redemption Island, while Stephanie and Krista seize the opportunity to let Rob know they would love to flip into his alliance come merge time. A frustrated Phillip looks for a friend in the tribe in Andrea. Sarita's poor judgement call costs Zapatera a challenge and a sweet reward. What are your thoughts on this episode? Share them in the comments below!
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Set on the Kimiad Golf Course, Taste Restaurant and Bar is an intimate and popular choice for local residents and golfers. The interior exudes a relaxed and stylish ambiance, with walls adorned with original art and a crackling winter fireplace. In summer diners can enjoy picnics on the lawns shaded by enormous trees and on cooler nights the stylish interior or outside terrace overlooking the golf course beckons.
Pielow's restaurant is a gem of fine dining located in the quaint town of Tulbagh. This intimate and elegant eatery promises guests fine food in a stunning setting.
The restaurant forms part of the Oude Herberg guest house. Its tiny dining room exudes ambience with its quiet sophistication. In the summer the courtyard offers the best seating for a late evening of food and drink with friends, or an afternoon bite while watching the town's rugby team in action.
The contemporary menu incorporates the best local produce that can be sourced. Popular dishes include the roast pork with caramelised apples and the rack of lamb with home-made mint sauce. The list is vast with a great selection of local wines.
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The Queen is the ruler of the ant colony in A Bug's Life. She is an elderly lavender ant, who is due to give up her crown to her eldest daughter Princess Atta. She also admonishes her younger daughter, Dot, for trying to fly before her wings grow in. She has a pet aphid called Aphie, whom she adores. She is also shown to have a possible romantic relationship with another elder ant, Cornelius. She participates in the magic act of the circus troupe to distract Hopper, in which she is placed into a Chinese Cabinet (actually, she stowed away hiding under Dim's wings).


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Various scholarship for girls are available for pursuing higher education to the university of their choices . These scholarships are available for the whole academic duration. Some ofthe scholarships include:
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post3649371102466236700..comments2014-12-21T12:47:31.633ZComments on Hyde Cheshire Blog: Post Card View.. (but from where)Tomhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-24420542030082452702012-10-28T18:53:45.474Z2012-10-28T18:53:45.474ZHi Tom. I have now found the location of the Co-op...Hi Tom. I have now found the location of the Co-op cottages! Thanks anywayjenny robertshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-58908174765585825062012-10-20T14:33:10.272+01:002012-10-20T14:33:10.272+01:00Thank you Jenny.. I will try to find you a map whi...Thank you Jenny.. I will try to find you a map which shows the co-op cottages as soon as I can. Tomhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-83372517030746541452012-10-20T14:28:19.748+01:002012-10-20T14:28:19.748+01:00I also think that the building on the left is Godl...I also think that the building on the left is Godley Vale house which stood on the corner of Sheffield Rd and and what is now Brookside Close. The house on the right could be Brookside.jenny robertshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-34004619634882001872012-03-16T19:06:00.017Z2012-03-16T19:06:00.017ZThank you for that informative comment... I'll...Thank you for that informative comment... I'll make a note of this for future posts.... great comments on this post and Dave and Bill's comments had me chuckling..Tomhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-46295825054835966542012-03-16T18:49:56.740Z2012-03-16T18:49:56.740ZWhile this is nothing to do with the postcard, I t...While this is nothing to do with the postcard, I thought the following might be of interest regarding some of your older post. I don't use the blog but my son Matthew was questioning me about the owners of some now demolished farms. From my records I can tell you that in the early 1900's the following farmes were owned by:-
Newton House Farm, Moses Chadwick; Bradley Green Farm, Sarah Barnes; Harbour Farm, Arthur Andrew; and Leigh Fold Farm, John Bagshaw. Most of these families farmed their land until at least the time of the first world firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-84440522060727931702012-03-16T16:57:56.672Z2012-03-16T16:57:56.672ZSorry, I meant where was the postcard being sent i...Sorry, I meant where was the postcard being sent in the firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-28816612208930550572012-03-16T16:43:23.087Z2012-03-16T16:43:23.087ZHaha @ Bills comment.Haha @ Bills comment.Hydonianhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-26977562106419391072012-03-16T15:26:36.944Z2012-03-16T15:26:36.944ZWhere was the postcard sent from? If not known, wh...Where was the postcard sent from? If not known, where does the owner of the postcard live at firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-2015638565515714312012-03-16T13:53:34.564Z2012-03-16T13:53:34.564ZRe the knickers in the tree. If that really is Bu...Re the knickers in the tree.

If that really is Buffalo Bill on the left, perhaps the bloomers belong to Annie Oakleaf :-)Bill firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-83959744562242243462012-03-16T12:56:08.304Z2012-03-16T12:56:08.304ZTrust you to notice them, Dave lolTrust you to notice them, Dave lolHydonianhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-45833477248395258782012-03-14T21:28:58.958Z2012-03-14T21:28:58.958ZIs that a blemish on the photo, or is there an eno...Is that a blemish on the photo, or is there an enormous pair of knickers hanging from the tree at the top of the photo in the middle?Dave firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-1715501391718036012012-03-14T18:25:27.776Z2012-03-14T18:25:27.776ZThe conical roof of the building on the right isn&...The conical roof of the building on the right isn't dissimilar to the now departed cemetery chapel.Werneth email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-23293935034361092772012-03-13T22:28:25.714Z2012-03-13T22:28:25.714ZBarry in Oz. I have blown up the centre part of th...Barry in Oz. I have blown up the centre part of the photo and the background buildings appear to me to be elaborate gravestones or tombs. I also note that many of the females are dressed in black with black email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-74306999873392815392012-03-13T20:54:53.912Z2012-03-13T20:54:53.912ZWhere exactly is Godley Vale? I can't find it ...Where exactly is Godley Vale? I can't find it on current maps but the 1910 OS map shows Godley Vale House at the point where Vale Avenue meets Sheffield Road. Could the building in question be Godley Vale House?
You're right about the roof of the Bankfield by the way. It actually has a series of triangular-shaped projections just less than halfway down from the apex.Dave email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-65164667987968758222012-03-13T19:57:15.467Z2012-03-13T19:57:15.467ZI'm reminded of a grave yard, what look like c...I'm reminded of a grave yard, what look like chimney's on the left of the picture might be monuments or fancy gravestones that seemed to be popular back then. If the building on the right is a chapel.. we can forget having something to compare it with as Tameside Council will have had it demolished by now.... :O)Tomhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-59243107044335336682012-03-13T19:46:06.297Z2012-03-13T19:46:06.297ZI'm sorry to put a damper on the Bankfield the...I'm sorry to put a damper on the Bankfield theory, but much as it looks like it, there are quite a few differences to consider.
There is some lattice type tiling on the Bankfield, none on this
The large chimney behind is different.
There appears to be some kind of opening in the tower on the post, I can't see any on the Bankfield.
There is no sign of the other chimney at the back.
I can't possibly see location for the group of people.
The only point for it is the location nearby of Godley valeHyde Ladhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-52367941605999424982012-03-13T19:45:41.073Z2012-03-13T19:45:41.073ZThis comment has been removed by the author.Hyde Ladhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-89664966767197415432012-03-13T18:07:44.895Z2012-03-13T18:07:44.895ZIt is the Bankfield looking down from where Tinker...It is the Bankfield looking down from where Tinker's Passage is. Taken about email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-52469307222146035172012-03-13T16:51:39.472Z2012-03-13T16:51:39.472ZYour post of 25 August 2010 on the Bankfield quote...Your post of 25 August 2010 on the Bankfield quotes Thomas Middleton as saying there were pleasure gardens behind the original hotel. If the roof was unchanged when it got its new look, then the Bankfield could well be the place.Werneth email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-347359354697005432012-03-13T16:10:23.543Z2012-03-13T16:10:23.543ZWell I think that the man on the extreme left (top...Well I think that the man on the extreme left (top picture) looks like Buffalo Bill!Bill email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-86564032562791136532012-03-13T15:06:37.367Z2012-03-13T15:06:37.367ZIt does indeed, Dave ! from the angle it could be ...It does indeed, Dave ! from the angle it could be from the top of Grange Road North (fairbrother street) as that is a big hill/incline and you would look down on it.... interesting... to the maps I go ;)Hydonianhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-44420855487977846782012-03-13T14:49:09.614Z2012-03-13T14:49:09.614ZIt looks to me like the roof of the Bankfield, but...It looks to me like the roof of the Bankfield, but I don't see that it could possibly be so.Dave firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-88079109523660046762012-03-13T14:15:37.763Z2012-03-13T14:15:37.763ZI feel i recognise that building in the background...I feel i recognise that building in the background but cannot place where it is.It's got a very distinctive shaped roof,hasn't it !Hydonianhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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{ Strawberry Ice Cream with Lemon Coconut Macaroons }
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When I started crying, I almost thought I would not stop. Baby Nina was beside me in hospital. She was four days old. I was reading the card Mr Mélanger had just handed me for our 1st wedding anniversary. It was touching, moving and stirred up plenty of emotion. Next came the gift. After electing to go down the traditional route of presents for our anniversaries, I wondered what paper item would lie within the wrapping. Once opened, the tears once more were instant. But this time with more force. A black and white framed photograph of me holding our 36-hour old baby girl was my gift. I was dumbstruck at how Mr Mélanger was able to organise such a precious present. I was completely unaware of his intention when he took the photograph originally. What a special piece of paper indeed.
So tonight, we celebrate our belated wedding anniversary. Actually, on a day of another two anniversaries. Our baby daughter is now one month old today. How quickly that time has flown – and how quickly she is growing! It is also a sad 14 years today since my father passed away. I cannot believe it has been that long. The middle names we gave baby Nina are in honour of my father. We used the same initials, so she will have some connection to the only grandparent that will never meet her.
My father loved strawberries. Particularly growing them. I have fond memories of him in his garden tending to rows upon rows of strawberries. So it is only fitting that I post this homemade strawberry ice cream today, on this anniversary.
{ Strawberry Ice Cream with Lemon Coconut Macaroons } Original recipe by Julia @ Mélanger
Despite the high cream content, this is a refreshing ice cream with the addition of the sweet fruit of the strawberry. I wanted to pair this with a little zesty biscuit and it was quite some time until I thought of the simple coconut macaroon. A little grating of lemon rind cuts some of the sweetness and is a nice little tasty treat with the ice cream.
{ Strawberry Ice Cream }
* Ingredients *
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups full cream milk
8 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
500g / 1 pint strawberries, hulled
* Directions *
Beat the egg yolks together with the sugar. In a saucepan, gently heat the cream until bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath and set aside. Slowly whisk the heated cream in a steady stream into the yolk mixture to temper. Once it has been completely mixed, transfer the mixture back to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and mix in the milk. Pour mixture through sieve, and set into an ice-water bath. Chill mixture overnight in the fridge. The following day, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Coarsely chop the strawberries and add to the mixture at the final stages of churning.* Freeze for a further 1-2 hours to firm up the texture.
*Although delicious, some of the fruit was a little too firm to the bite in this ice cream. Next time I will make a strawberry coulis and churn in at the end.
Makes 1 1/2 litres/quarts
{ Lemon Coconut Macaroons }
* Ingredients *
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
* Directions *
Preheat oven to 350F / 180C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients. Dampen hands with cold water. Form 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack, and let macaroons cool slightly on baking sheet. These are best served warm from the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Makes 20
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Thank you Julia for being such a loving daughter – baby Nina is a joy to be around – although I don't get the "sleepness nights". Love this months theme and thank you for remembering your maternal grandmother, my mother, also remembering today your dad. Love it when I am around to "taste" your efforts and it always amazes me as you didn't get too much inspiration from me. Mum x
A beautiful dessert! That combination is heavenly.
A very touching post..your papa must be very happy you have such a sweet husband:) I know my parents in heaven are happy with my choice:)
Happy first of 2 things:)
Beautiful post. Happy Anniversary to you both. The ice cream looks incredible.
Love strawberry icecream and what a great combination with the coconut macaroons!! A lovely tribute to your father too..
And, Happy Anniversary!!! )
What a lovely and touching post, written with so much love and representing so much.
Wishing you all plenty of happiness.
As ever, awesome work ?
What a lovely post. All the best to you and your family.
Beauiful post Julia and what a thoughtful gift from Anton.
Looking forward to catching up with you and gorgeous Nina again soon.
Strawberry, lemon, and coconut sound great together. And what a sweet husband you have. Glad to hear about your lovely family.
this is yet another beautiful post of yours julia, for the words and emotions expressed so well. and so very many emotions, there is excitement, joy, surprise, sadness, incredulity, love and sweetness too. what an absolutely perfect wedding gift from mr. mélanger, wow bravo !! so wonderful to read about your one year of marriage, nina's one month, and this touching tribute to your father.
i love seeing your mother's comment above too. she is indeed so lucky, as she says… no sleepless night, but yes to all your delicious creations we see here.
Argh- your Mum is so cute. And this was a seriously moving post. Thanks Julia. people can pass away but we never stop thinking about them – October is a time for anniversaries both happy and sad for me too. Great present Mr Melanger!
Happy Anniversary!
A very emotional post. My mom passed away at a very young age nine years back and 4 months later I had my first child… every year it is very painful for me everyday and on special days. It is always a pleasure doing things that they did or liked to do.
Happy anniversary! And what a gorgeous dessert – the macaroons look like fluffy marshmallows that would melt in your moth.
What a sweet and lovely post–thanks for sharing. And I absolutely love the ice cream pic–it makes me want to get a spoon and dig in. (It would even if I didn't already love strawberry ice cream.
Now I'm the teary one. Such a lovely post, thank you for sharing such intimate stories.
Beautiful story <3
I love that style of macaroon – I knew that type of biscuit as 'macaroons' long before I even tried the sandwhiched, Parisian version.
A tender post full of sweet memories. Best wishes to our lovely family!
Oops, keyboard typo, I meant your lovely family since we're not related at all are we
Was just reading this and although an old post just had to add something and this may require a little faith but your Dad would've met your daughter before she came to you. This is a 'soul group' tradition that is closely followed in our family/culture and is a belief I have seen manifested many times. Obviously, we may well share different beliefs but it is a thing worth mentioning nonetheless.
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(3BL Media) Tempe, AZ – April 20, 2012 – During its annual Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on April 18th, Walmart announced that it is integrating the knowledge products produced by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) into the retailer's Sustainability Index and Live Better Scorecard. Walmart will use these tools to help its merchants evaluate suppliers and their products and collaborate to make the products on Walmart shelves more sustainable.
Walmart representatives expressed that they are particularly excited about integrating TSC's Category Sustainability Profiles (CSPs) and corresponding Key Performance Indicators into their Sustainability Index this year. Both Walmart and Sam's Club will be using these tools as a basis for ranking suppliers in a particular category according to their sustainability progress and to inform buyers about actionable opportunities for improvement.
Linda Hefner, EVP of Merchandising for Sam's Club, says that using The Consortium's CSPs can "further the collaboration with suppliers to make more progress…with some meaningful measure behind them."
A Category Sustainability Profile (CSP) is a summary of the best available, credible, and actionable knowledge about the sustainability aspects related to a product over its entire life cycle. CSPs are developed and managed by The Sustainability Consortium, which is currently finalizing the first 22 Category Sustainability Profiles for its members. This will help some of the world's largest companies prioritize and focus their sustainability efforts on the most pressing issues in those product categories. Some of the categories include; beef, milk, plastic toys, computers, laundry detergent, televisions, toilet tissue, packaged cereal, copy paper, bread, surface cleaners, showering products, farmed salmon, printers, beer, and wine. TSC plans to release additional CSPs that cover a vast range of products to its members before the end of the year.
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Kevin Dooley, Academic Director at The Sustainability Consortium, comments, "I was very excited to see Walmart talking about the product sustainability scorecard in Walmart's Global Milestone Meeting, as I know the hard work that researchers and stakeholders have done to convert vision to reality. We look forward to facilitating positive change in the product categories that we will cover by the end of 2012, and the products we will additionally cover in 2013 and beyond."
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Video blackouts are a real buzz kill for those tryptophan-induced Thanksgiving comas, so on that note CBS and Dish Network agreed to extend their retransmission talks for the second time. The two sides had settled on a five-day extension on Nov. 20 before the second extension was announced Tuesday night.
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AOC Reveals Aire Black LCD Series With 12.7mm-Thick Panel
The Aire Black LED monitor comes in 20-inch (e2043Fk, $129), 22-inch (e2243Fwk, $149) and 23-inch (e2343Fk, $179) screen sizes, and is now available at national retailers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Office Max, Fry's, TigerDirect/CompUSA and PC Richards, among others. Aside from being slim, it also offers a 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, and an EPEAT Gold Certification. The monitor consumes just 15 watts of energy and contains an eSaver feature for those times when you walk away.
Unfortunately, the company isn't talking about pricing just yet, but that should come soon along with a ship date.
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New addition to the AireLED Series includes 12.7 mm-thin monitors with embedded Screen+ Feature and DVI-D with HDCP input
Fremont, Calif. – February 23, 2011– AOC, the world's largest manufacturer of LCD/LED Monitors and HDTVs, reveals the Aire Black LED, a glossy piano-black monitor featuring one of the world's slimmest display panels. This new all-black addition to the popular AireLED Series offers bonus features like embedded Screen+ software that allows the user to divide the screen into four self-contained work areas. The Aire Black LED monitor comes in 20-inch (e2043Fk, $129), 22-inch (e2243Fwk, $149) and 23-inch (e2343Fk, $179) screen sizes, and is now available at national retailers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Office Max, Fry's, TigerDirect/CompUSA and PC Richards, among others.
The sleek widescreen Aire Black LED Monitor is one of the slimmest display panels on the market at 12.7 mm throughout. The monitor also offers impressive image quality with a 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 5ms response time, and a DVI-D with HDCP input for the ultimate HD viewing experience. Along with being EPEAT Gold Certified for its green packaging and production, the Aire Black LED Monitor on average consumes only 15 watts of energy and includes an eSaver feature that lets the user preset power conservation modes for the display when the PC is not in use. The monitor's Power Saving Mode uses 50 percent less power, and Standby Mode uses only 0.1w.
"A clean and modern aesthetic coupled with amazing image quality have made the AireLED Series one of our most popular monitor lines for both business and home use," said Robert Velez, AOC Marketing Manager. "The Aire Black LED display reduces energy costs and offers incredible value, which is a trademark of the AOC brand and products."
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its crazy how much prices have fallen for LCD panels. Though one thing thats disappointing that that theres hardly any innovation for lcd resolutions... I have a 22incn acer which i purchased more than 2 years ago for 250$, model # H213H.
Its not as bright, nor skinny, and doesnt have a fast enough refresh rate or contrast ratio, but the resolution is the same.... 1920X1080 (1080p).
Sure i can get a decent LED backlit 24 inch in that price now, But what about resolution? i'd like something with a higher pixel density in the same price range by about now haha. (yes yes, i'm selfish and cheap--> student budget). Its just a thought, not a complaint.
EDIT: Daym this thing is skinny... though to be honest, i've never heard of AOC. click here for the manufactures link. Oh, i love the fact that all the inputs are in the Base and not the actual lcd panel!
I am confused in the article it gives there places of availability as well as there prices. Then directly in the next paragraph it says the price and availability are not yet known, but will be released soon? So are these available at the 7 listed stores at those prices, or re they not!
Nope, those are definitely the correct prices....
i think its simply because there are soo products being released with no prices that Ray might have accidentally put that in. Its happened before with other websites as well... also manufactures are known to cut/increases prices last minute.
From what I understand coolice the pixel density does not matter as much anymore. And LCD or an LED display does not display with a dot pitch etc like old monitors did. So 192081080 is the standard for HD, where you can get panels with higher resolution than that they are very expensive. The main thing comparable to me is the bit depth of the display such as 4 bit, 6 bit, 8 bit, 10 bit displays the higher the bit rating of the LCD/LED panel the better the picture especially from a professional standpoint where each LCD/LED display point is denser (which is kind of like dot pitch), but not the same as each dot is actually an LCD/LED!
Oh sorry, by density, perhaps i'm confusing my understanding.... but i just meant a higher resolution in the same size lcd size. This would mean that there are more pixels in a given area vs an lcd with the same size dimensions but a lower resolution.
For example a 22 inch monitor @ 1680 x 1050 pixels vs a 22 inch monitor @ 1920 x 1080 pixels. Since there are more pixels in the latter option, that means the density is higher. Thats what i'm assuming.... thus my comment... if we can get more pixels in teh same size, that would be awesome!. I'm sure they can do it... companies just choose not to cause the 1080p is embedded in peoples mind as being HD. I can tell something that i have a 1600p monitor and they'll probably ask me....IS That HD?? Thats not 1080p, simply because most consumers dont know what 1080p actually means.


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I think almost everyone had their "first best bar" with one cliff bar or another. I feel out of love with cliff bars, after too many too often. I'll still switch it up on multi day trips with some cool mint or coconut delights. I really rely on home made bars lately.
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Is reporting required by the worker? While employees are generally required to report to their employers, most contractors do not.
Is the work performed at your location or at the worker's home or place of business? It's best if the worker performs the tasks at her own location.
Is the worker required to perform the work personally, or can he or she delegate the tasks to someone else? A worker's ability to delegate is indicative of a contractor.
Who determines how much the worker would be paid–you or the worker? If the worker has a set rate that he or she charges, that is more indicative of a contractor than if you offer a specific pay rate.
Does the worker advertise her services? If so, the worker will be more likely to be deemed a contractor.
How critical are the tasks to your business? If the tasks performed by the worker are integral to the business, it is more likely to be an employer-employee situation. If the work is more tangential than essential, the worker is more likely to be viewed as an independent contractor. For writers, our most critical task is writing our books. Virtually all other tasks, perhaps with the exception of editing, are secondary.
If the worker is paid benefits, such as insurance or vacation pay, the relationship is more likely to be considered an employer-employee relationship.
Giving the worker a title also implies an employer-employee relationship, as does hiring someone who had previously been an employee and performed similar work at that time.
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Many of my clients mistakenly believe they are without risk because they have a contract that specifically states the worker is an independent contractor. Be aware that the IRS, labor boards, and other government agencies are free to ignore any contractual term agreed upon between you and the worker that stipulates the worker's status as an employee or contractor. The government will look at substance over form, and is not legally bound to a contract to which it was not a party.
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As noted above, improper classification can put you at risk for back taxes, penalties, and interest. If these risks scare you, an easy solution is to hire a helper through a temporary agency. The employment agency is considered to be the worker's employer and there should be no risk to you, though you may find yourself paying more for the services if you go this route.
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Thakur Saheb YASHWARDHAN SINGH. Thakur Saheb of Umarkot (Umarkot House, D-130 Sudama Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India) born 1994, presently (2006) studying in Indore.
The ancestor of this family was Maharaj Dalpat Singh, younger brother of Maharaja Ratan Singh of Ratlam and younger son of Kunwar Mahesh Das of Pisangan in Jodhpur.
Predecessors and Genealogy Tree
- Thakur Saheb MODH SINGHJI, Thakur of Umarkot, he adopted his nephew as his successor; married three wives. He died sp.
Thakur Saheb MOTI SINGHJI, Thakur of Umarkot, son of Thakur Saheb Hathe Singh, younger brother of Thakur Saheb Modh Singhji, Umrao of Jhabua, a man of learning, he was President of the Jagirdar Association of Madhya Pradesh; he married Thakurani Kanchan Kuwar of Barwah, and had issue, a son and a daughter.
- Thakur Saheb Krishnapal Singhji (qv)
- Baisa La Praveen Kuwar, married Kuwar Dr. Yogendra Singhji Saktawat of Thikana Jikrakheda.
Thakur Saheb KRISHNAPAL SINGHJI, Thakur of Umarkot, married Thakurani Sahiba Bhartendra Kumari Chandrawat of Thikana Barkhedi, died 2nd February 2007 of a heart attack, and had issue.
Kuwar Saheb Mahavir Singhji, B.J.P. leader, married Kuwarani Urmila Singh of Thikana Piplia (Bakhatgarh), and had issue. He was assasinated 25th June 1995.
- Baisal Lal Karnika Singh, born 1990.
- Baisa Lal Rajeshwari Singh, born 1992.
- Thakur Yashwardhan Singh (qv)
- Kuwar Vijay Bahadur Singhji, married Kuwrani Manorama Kuwar, and has issue.
- Kuwar Laxman Singhji, married Kuwarani Vibha Kuwar, and has issue.
- Kuwar Kirti Singhji, died sp aged 24 years.
- Kuwar Virbhadra Singhji, married Kuwarani Praveen Kuwar, and has issue.
- Kuwar Chitranjan Singhji, married Kuwarani Durgesh Kuwar, and has issue.
Kuwar Yagyapal Singhji, presently (2006) working as Senior Software engineer in the MNC; married Kuwrani Mital Singh of Piplaj, and has issue.
- Kuwar Yug Pratap Singh, born 2nd February 2007.
- Kuwar Saheb Mahavir Singhji, B.J.P. leader, married Kuwarani Urmila Singh of Thikana Piplia (Bakhatgarh), and had issue. He was assasinated 25th June 1995.
- Thakur Saheb YASHWARDHAN SINGH, Thakur of Umarkot (see above)