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Q1 I don't understand the process of E-Filing. What should I do?
A1 To understand the procedure to file e-returns use the Help file available on Home page of the web portal which can be accessed by clicking the link "How to e-File" to know more about e-returns.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q2 I have no clue about computers or software. What should I do?
A2 To understand the procedure to file e-returns use the Help file which can be accessed by clicking the link Click here to know more about e-returns.You need access to a computer which can be connected to the Internet via a dial-up leased line broadband or any other means. Then you must open an Internet Browser in the computer type in http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and press the Enter Key on the computer's keyboard.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q3 Why do I need to Register?
A3 You will need to register in order to e-file your income tax returns. To do this a unique user ID is required which can be obtained only by registering on this website.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q4 What information do I need to register online?
A4 The basic information requires is: PAN Full Name DOB Postal Address E-Mail ID and Phone Number.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q5 If a person forgets his password of login id then what can he do? Is there any procedure to retain the password again?
A5 It is advised that users retain their passwords securely. Click on the link "Forgot Password" and enter the mandatory fields along with your userid. If the information provided matches correctly the user will be allowed to select a new password.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q6 REGISTRATION:Should Registration be made in the name of the Company or Can a director register in his name and file the returns of the company?
A6 No a company has to create its own userid and password using its PAN. The company return can be only filed under that userid / password since the PAN in the return must match that of the PAN associated with the userid / password[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q7 Can a Chartered Accountant file on behalf of the Company? If a person is C.A and he wants to file the return of different companies is it necessary to make a separate user id and password of all the companies or can he file the returns of different companies with his login only?
A7 No unless the Chartered Accountant is a duly registered e-Return intermediary he cannot file on behalf of the company. A company has to create its own userid and password using its PAN. The company return can be only filed under that userid / password since the PAN in the return must match that of the PAN associated with the userid / password. The userid /password of the Chartered Accountant are linked to his individual or firm's PAN and therefore cannot be used.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q8 Certain Companies cannot be registered in the portal since the Company database is not up to date. In such cases the Company cannot file their e-returns at all.
A8 Please use exactly the same name as it appears in the PAN card or PAN intimation letter to avoid error in registration. If the name does not match exactly then Error message "Name entered does not match our records" will appear. The company database is continuously updated.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q9 Display of the entire master data of Companies is suggested to enable the companies to get registered easily and also rectify/update the master data.
A9 It is not possible.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q10 As the data relating to PAN (Income tax website) & Incorporation date (MCA web site) are available over the Internet any body could register in the name of the Company and falsify the IT returns. Accordingly additional security measures are suggested.
A10 To register the name of the companyit must be exactly the same as it appears in the PAN card or PAN intimation letter. Additionally the Company can file using its digital signature. In any other case the paper return with signature is required and shall be verified against the electronic return to ensure integrity of data.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q11 What happens if I Don't Register?
A11 Without the unique User ID and password no individual will be able to access the web site. This registration needs to be done only once.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q12 What do I do next after registration?
A12 After registration login into the Home Page of the INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT website using the newly generated User ID and password. For more details on the procedure to file ereturns use the Help file by clicking the link Click here to know more about e-returns. Read the content on the website and access relevant Help Files to e-enable you to file the returns.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q13 What is the Return Preparation Software?
A13 The E-Filing Website has provided few User Friendly tools available for Free Download these may be used by the individuals or organizations to file their returns electronically. These tools are called the 'Return Preparation Software'. To e-file your returns you may download these Tools from the official E-Filing website and start the E-Filing process. You may choose any utility which you feel comfortable.
Please note that the input to the "Return Preparation Software" will be the actual data that you fill feed in. The output of this utility will be an XML file. This is the file that must be uploaded to the e-Filing website.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q14 Is it necessary that I use the Client Side Utility created by Income tax Department? Can I use some other utility?
A14 The e-Return Return Preparation Software provided at the Income Tax Department website are free for anyone to use in order to create the e-return XML file. End users are also free to use any other utility created by other software providers as long as the XML output conforms to the XML Schema which has been posted at the E-Filing website. However these other software utilities available in the market may require payment for usage.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q15 What are the system requirements to download and use the Client Side Utility?
A15 The minimum system requirements needed to download and use the Return Preparation Software are PC with 128 MB Ram PIII processor or equivalent at least 25 MB free hard disk space internet connection Internet Explorer (version 5 or higher) and Windows Operating system (Win 2000 or higher version) and Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.0.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q16 What are the system requirements for viewing the website?
A16 The website is a Java based. JRE (Java Run-time Environment Version1.6 (called JRE 6 (Beta)) may be required to be installed on the computer. Java is freely downloadable from http://java.sun.com/ and http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk or you can ask your vendor providing computer facilities (hardware) to install the same for you. However most PCs using Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher) would already be having Java or JRE (Java Run-time Environment) and there should not be any problem in viewing the site. [Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q17 Where do I save the downloaded files? Can I delete them later?
A17 You can download the files on to your local machine. Fill in the required information and upload the file back on to the web site. After receiving an acknowledgement of the submission the file can be saved.It is recommended that the XML file be retained for your records. It is recommended that a print out of the form be taken and the information duly filled records.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q18 What is XML?
A18 XML stands for Extensible Markup Language. It is a general purpose markup language designed especially for Web documents. XML is a way of describing data and it allows designers to create their own customized tags enabling the definition transmission validation and interpretation of data between applications and between organizations. Any Client Side Utility which creates an e-return XML will be a file with an extention .xml. This is the file that must be uploaded to the E-Filing website.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q19 What is a Schema?
A19 A schema refers to the collection of database objects associated with a particular database. Any user who files e-return will have created an xml file based on the schema. A simple analogy would be that the schema represents a letter template where the user enters the addressee details name salutation body text etc which then completes the document which is the equivalent of an xml file. The template ensures uniformity and standardization of the format of the letter in the same way that the schema provides a structure to the xml file.
On uploading the file on to the system a unique database object is created in the Income tax Department system. If you are using the services of the Utilities available at the e- Filing website or any other Utility capable of generating an e-return XML for these forms you need not download the schema or be worried about it. The Schema is made available to those individuals software companies and organizations who wish to use this code to help create their own software utility for filling up these forms.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q20 Can the schema be changed? What is the impact of any change in the schema?
A20 Only the new schema should be used while creating the xml file. However the changes do not in any way impact the returns already filed through the website which continue to be valid. However returns that would be filed henceforth will need to conform to the new schema.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q21 What does Uploading mean? How can a person upload his return on website and in which format?
A21 The XML file format of the return prepared using software utilities has to be submitted to the Income tax Department E-Filing website so that it can be processed for the e-returns. This process is referred to as uploading.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q22 How do I get a confirmation that my tax return has been filed successfully?
A22 After the e-return file has been uploaded successfully onto the Income tax Department server a receipt is displayed with an acknowledgment number. The acknowledgment number is confirmation of the successful submission of your e-returns.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q23 How should I get a acknowledgement number?
A23 The receipt containing the acknowledgement number is the only valid proof of electronic submission of the return. A physical return without a provisional acknowledgement number cannot be accepted for further processing and would be returned.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q24 E-Filing STATUS: Other than the online acknowledgement the assessee does not have any facility to check the status of the uploaded e-return. There may be situations when the assessee may have uploaded but the department may not have received the return. Accordingly it is suggested that the portal display the status of the filed e-return (similar to refund status) to assure the assessee of the completeness of the transaction.
A24 The assessee would be able to printout acknowledgement with an acknowledgement / ITR-V form in case of a successful upload. In case of any breakdown during the transmission of the xml file the assessee can re-submit the return. However the assessee can verify the "My Return" submenu under the "My Account" menu. If the return had been uploaded successfully before the breakdown in transmission the copy of the acknowledgement will be available for taking printout. The acknowledgement sheet can also be reprinted under "My Return" submenu after logging in.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q25 Why do I get an error message at the time of submission?
A25 It could generally happen due to incorrect data or non-filling of mandatory fields. Rectify the errors until there are no further error messages. Please do not use any Special Characters such as - _ & ! ^ < > # ~ % or * while doing data entry since it may cause an error while generating XML file or while uploading the XML file. In case the problem persists contact the call center or report the problem in the website.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q26 VERACITY OF RETURNS: The IT department cannot verify the veracity of the returns since there are no accompanying documents. Further since audit reports are not annexed there is a risk that assessees may upload their unaudited statements upfront and obtain the tax audit reports only when called for during scrutiny. It is suggested that the assessees upload their enclosures in a suitable format along with the returns to enable assessment.
A26 The question of disclosure would arise at the time of scrutiny assessment only. The assessee can disclose matters provided in the return u/s 143 (2) of the IT Act if the case is selected for scrutiny. At the time of processing no penalty is leviable and there is no necessity of any disclosure. The paper return and the electronic return would be matched to ensure data integrity. The assessee has to either attach a digital signature or file the paper return with the signature and verification. Any false declaration would invite relevant proceedings under the Income Tax Act.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q27 MISCELLANEOUS: There is lack of awareness among the public regarding the web portal for E-Filing. Further the site www.incometaxindia.gov.in does not carry any link to the E-Filing portal.
A27 Awareness is being increased through a series of advertisements. The http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in site has a link on the main page to the E-Filing website.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q28 The Procedure for E-Filing has not been prominently displayed in the web site. Taxpayers are still groping in the dark as to whether the returns have to be filed manually or electronically.
A28 The Income Tax Department has provided detailed help document of the E-Filing process. Comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions list has also been provided.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q29 Other practical issues such as revised returns resubmission of returns (in case of break in connectivity etc) need to be addressed adequately.
A29 Revised returns have to filed in the same way as original returns. The Acknowledgement number of the Original return can be entered.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q30 Certain assessees have also expressed their apprehension in filing their sensitive IT details through third parties/intermediaries.
A30 The assessees can directly upload their return to the Income Department website in case of any apprehension about sharing sensitive information. [Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q31 Can I talk to somebody who can help me understand the process of E-Filing?
A31 Yes you can contact our call center Aayakar Sampark Kendra (ASK) on phone number 0124-2438000 for assistance.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q32 Is there any time limit for submitting Form ITR-V (ITR Verification Form) when the return is filed electronically without digital signature to the Income-tax Department?
A32 Yes verified ITR-V form is to be submitted in the Income Tax Office with in 15 days of e-filing.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q33 The minimum/exact configuration of computer required for e-filing may please be publicized / stated.
A33 Minimum configuration of computer - (a)P-IV PC. (b)Windows 2000/XP or above. (c)RAM 512 MB. (d)Broadband Connection.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q34 For A.Y. 2007-08 bar coded return may also be furnished at the option of the assessee. What is a bar - coded return and how to file it?
A34 This is a new initiative of the department. ITR-1 & ITR-2 forms could be submitted containing bar codes. Such returns could be read with the help of a scanner obviating the necessity of data entry work. This would expedite the processing of the return and thus better taxpayer service. One has to use the return preparation software provided on the web site to generate bar coded returns. The filing process is similar to that of a paper return.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]
Q35 Within what period the verification of the return in form ITR-V is required to be submitted. Whether above form is required to be submitted to the jurisdictional assessing officer necessarily or it may be submitted to any income tax office in India in view of on line net working. The date of transmitting the data electronically or dispatch of ITR V (by Fax/ Courier/post) or receipt of above form by income tax office shall be considered for the purpose of considering the date of filling the return. What are the consequence of non filing /late filing / non receipt of form ITR V by Income Tax Dept.
A35 These issues have clarified by the Board in its Circular no. 5/2007 dated 26-07-2007. The ITR-V form is to be submitted with in 15 days of electronic transmission to the income tax department. If so the date of e- filing shall be the date of filing of return. Else the date of filing of return shall be taken to be date of submission of ITR-V FORM. Board has issued instructions to field formations to receive ITR-V forms centrally.[Source : http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in]


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Why Occupy May Day fizzledBy Amitai Etzioni, Special to CNNUpdated 2:28 PM ET, Thu August 16, 2012Occupy Wall Street participants stage a march as part of May Day celebrations in New York Story highlightsAmitai Etzioni says Occupy Wall Street's May Day protests made little splashHe says general strike sometimes effective in history. But Occupy's goals too vagueHe says it's no focused tea party, which has affected policy, helped elect officialsEtzioni: Occupy has contributed a slogan, but where's its real influence on policy?Occupy Wall Street called on the masses to skip work and school on May 1, and to close their wallets. All this was supposed to amount to a general strike, if not an American Spring. Some even talked about bringing down capitalism. But the small demonstrations in many American cities and in other cities across the world had little effect. Rush hour on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, supposed to be a major center of protest, flowed. In Los Angeles, two blocks were closed by the authorities in anticipation of possible disruptions. Reports were that protesters in New York did not shut down traffic, as they planned to do. Some 2,000 demonstrated in Athens, and 7,000 next to a Greek factory, one of the most poorly attended demonstrations in the recent experience of this troubled land. Workers marched in several other cities across the world, as they do on every May 1. Historically, general strikes were considered a powerful tool, meant to demonstrate the power of the people (often organized labor), able at least to gum up the working of major segments of the economy. In France, general strikes were used to force the government to make significant concessions. For instance, the 2006 demonstrations over the controversial CPE (or contrat première embauche, first employment contract, which would have made it easier for employers to fire young workers) lasted two months before President Jacques Chirac scrapped the legislation. In the United States, the last general strike took place in 1946. While some 100,000 workers from 142 unions participated, it did not lead to concessions by the powers that be, let alone bring down anything.Amitai EtzioniThis time? If the past is any predictor of the future, the deliberately nonhierarchical Occupy Wall Street movement, with its fuzzy messages and vague goals, is not going to leave a major mark. Occupy May Day "fizzled?" Not so fast, say iReportersJust WatchedSeattle 'Occupy May Day' gets uglyreplayMore Videos ...Seattle 'Occupy May Day' gets ugly 01:14PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedCNN Explains: The Occupy movementreplayMore Videos ...CNN Explains: The Occupy movement 02:36PLAY VIDEOSome observers saw, at least initially, "an irresistible symmetry" between Occupy Wall Street and the tea party, despite some clear differences. An article in TIME described Occupy Wall Street as a "new outpouring of protest ... driven by the same fuel that gave fire to the tea party." In an October 2011 interview, President Obama said, "I understand the frustrations being expressed in those protests. In some ways, they're not that different from some of the protests that we saw coming from the tea party." The comparison is informative, but in a rather different way. It highlights how weak the left is and how strong the right is in American politics. The tea party has a sharply edged message and has used its considerable following to elect public officials, who in turn have affected public policy. For instance, they prevented the GOP leadership from compromising with Obama on raising taxes in exchange for cutting entitlements and government outlays. And the tea party put deficit reduction on the top of the political agenda. Speaking about the August 2011 deficit deal, Sen. John McCain said, "I don't think without the tea party we would have had an agreement." There is little in Occupy Wall Street's record that compares to these political victories.Defenders of Occupy Wall Street may well argue that it was never meant to be a political power, but rather a cultural force, more like the counterculture of the '60s than a new civil rights movement. Jonathan Schell argues that "it was not a new set of policy ideas that was being born — the world was already overloaded with these, unacted upon — but a new spirit. ..." But the cultural messages Occupy Wall Street carries, say, environmental responsibility or divorce from capitalism, are far from clear. And while the counterculture could thrive (briefly) in an age in which America was well-heeled, the message of opting out of the prevailing system does not seem to bring out the masses who seek employment, to avoid foreclosure, or simply to make ends meet. Arguably the greatest achievement attributed to Occupy Wall Street is that it put inequality on the agenda of American politics, with its most memorable slogan: "We are the 99%." Writing in The New York Times, Brian Stelter described this line as a new "national shorthand" for the vast economic disparities facing the United States, noting that "whatever the long-term effects of the Occupy movement, protesters have succeeded in implanting 'We are the 99%'...into the cultural and political lexicon." Even an article in the conservative Weekly Standard declared Occupy Wall Street has changed the public discourse, making inequality the topic of the day. There is no question that inequality has been rising in the United States and that it raises numerous issues concerning what is a fair distribution of income and wealth, what taxes we ought to raise, and how to prevent those who acquire great economic power from also gaining excessive political power (through campaign contributions). I share these social justice concerns. However, I cannot help but note that there is a world of difference between putting something on the front pages of the newspapers for a few weeks and achieving changes in laws and, above all, in the distribution of wealth. 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NEW ORLEANS - Betty L. Washington, a New Orleans-area attorney, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for multiple counts of fraud, including bankruptcy fraud, on Jan. 20, 1999, according to United States Trustee Janice Chenier Taylor. Washington was also sentenced to five years of supervised release following her imprisonment, and ordered to pay approximately $5,000 in restitution.
Washington was charged in July 1998 with bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mail fraud, credit card fraud, making false statements on tax returns and loan applications submitted to financial institutions, and use of a false Social Security number.
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Cleaves is All-Louisiana a record third time April 7, 2008 NEW ORLEANS — Jarryn Cleaves of Xavier University of New Orleans set a school record Monday when she was selected third-team All-Louisiana in women's basketball for the third time. Cleaves, a 5-foot-8 senior guard from Memphis, Tenn., and a 2003 graduate of East High School, is the first Xavier basketball player, male or female, to make the All-Louisiana team three times. Cleaves was on the third team as a sophomore in 2004-05 and as a junior in 2006-07. Xavier did not compete in 2005-06 due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina. She previously shared the Xavier record with Cassee Davis (women's third team in 1995-96, second team in 1997-98), Rodolfo Gill (men's third team in 1983-84 and 1984-85) and Juan Mercier (men's third team in 1986-87, second team in 1987-88). Cleaves averaged 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.3 steals this past season. She helped the Gold Nuggets go 27-7, win the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament and qualify for the NAIA national tourney for a school-record seventh consecutive time. She ranked eighth in Division I in steals per game, 23rd in 3-pointers made per game (2.4) and 47th in scoring. The pharmacy major is Xavier's career leader in games played (136), 3-point field goals (283), 3-point field-goal percentage (.357) and 3-point field-goal attempts (793). She is second in free-throw percentage (.756) and fifth in points (1,745). LSU All-American Sylvia Fowles was selected Player of the Year. The Louisiana Sports Writers Association sanctions the All-Louisiana team, which is selected by a panel of state media and sports information personnel.
The Xavier Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets compete in Division I of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). Xavier fields men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country and tennis.
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Mavericks High School Pocketed $160,000 in Extra State Funding, Audits Say
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So what exactly is the problem? Well, there's the whole issue of proper usage of government funding, but does that really matter? Did we mention D-Wade is a fan?
The West Palm Beach-based charter school chain is no stranger to the pages of New Times. In late 2011 we cracked open the on-going legal shit-fling going on between the school's founders and former teachers in courtrooms all over the county. Now, the Palm Beach school district has weighed in with an audit draft highlighting further issues with the school's money flow.
The school, which is fronted by Frank Biden, brother to the Veep, has racked up past problems with accreditation, principal certification and educators with spotty records. So basically it's not your best bet for getting Junior into Barnard.
According to the latest examination of the school's books, Mavericks was over-funded by somewhere around $160,000 by the state. The reason this sum was inflated has to do with an extra 56 students reportedly attending the school but who in actuality did not. We're talking ghost kids, but with a hefty price tag.
See, under the charter set up, the state hands over a certain amount of money to charters for each enrolled student. How the school over-counted is a good question. The audit didn't find any evidence Mavericks purposely cooked their numbers. Bad attendance procedures resulted in the incorrect numbers.
But accusations of enrollment cooking has been flung toward the institution before -- notably by three former teachers who've filed lawsuits against the chain. Those suits prompted the audit.
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In a battle of American climbers, Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) bested Chris Horner (Lampre-Merida) to win his second consecutive Tour of Utah. Danielson used a solo stage 4 victory atop Powder Mountain as the launching pad to overall victory in the tenth edition of the 7-day stage race that concluded last Sunday (August 10). Horner's teammate, Colombian climber Winner Anacona, was third.
Esteban Chaves announced his arrival to the world last month when the Orica GreenEDGE rider won Stage 6 of Amgen Tour of California and he did it again on Saturday. The 24-year-old Colombian used his ability to climb like an angel to win Stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse much like he did atop California's Mountain High. This time, Chaves used the final kilometers of the hors categorie Alpine climb of the Verbier to claim his first WorldTour victory.
Fun moment in the post-Stage 6 press conference atop Mountain High while winner Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE) and third place finisher Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) addressed the media about their six-man break that successfully eluded capture and settled the 94.4 mile day amongst themselves.
There are a couple of noteworthy trends at the ninth Amgen Tour of California. For the third consecutive day, a breakaway succeeded in determining the stage winner. Talented young riders such as Stage 6 winner Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE) are putting on one heck of a show at America's Greatest Race providing a glimpse into the future of cycling.
After two consecutive stages in which breakaways succeeded, the GC battle is likely to resume in Friday's Stage 6, a 94.4 trek from Santa Clarita to the top of Mountain High. On this week's first mountaintop finish on Mt. Diablo, Garmin-Sharp demonstrated their depth in the high mountains with attacks by Janier Acevado and Tom Danielson in support of eventual stage winner Rohan Dennis, who currently sits 28 seconds behind overall race leader Sir Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky).
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Newman not worried by CMC donations review
PUBLISHED: 14 Mar 2012 09:38:00 | UPDATED: 15 Mar 2012 02:48:40PUBLISHED: 14 Mar 2012 PRINT EDITION: 15 Mar 2012Mark Ludlow
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser yesterday ruled out tax increases, including further hikes in coal royalties, if the ALP wins the March 24 poll, calling on the Liberal National Party to do the same.
As the state's anti-corruption watchdog confirmed it was looking into developer donations to LNP leader Campbell Newman when he was Brisbane lord mayor, Mr Fraser said Labor had no intentions of increasing coal royalties or other taxes in the June budget.
Coal royalties were last increased in 2008 following a comprehensive review of mineral taxes.
Mr Newman and opposition treasury spokesman Tim Nicholls have refused to rule out a rise in royalties if they win office for the first time since 1996.
"We have consistently said we will not be raising royalties. The royalty regime in Queensland is settled," Mr Fraser told The Australian Financial Review. "We've done the hard yards fiscally and our election promises are all affordable. It is Mr Newman who is now raising the spectre of increasing royalties because he has no way to pay for the election spendathon he's been on."
Labor has accused the LNP of making $8 billion in unfunded campaign promises, but the LNP says it is only $4 billion and they will all be made from budget savings.
Mr Newman, who is set to campaign with former prime minister John Howard in Brisbane today, said he was not worried about a probe by the Crime and Misconduct Commission into more than $70,000 in donations by a Brisbane developer into his fund-raising entity, Forward Brisbane Leadership, only weeks before a project was given approval by council last year. "I haven't had a call from them, neither has the LNP, I haven't got an email, letter, nothing," Mr Newman said yesterday. "If there was something serious I'm sure we would have heard about it by now."
The CMC said it began the review on February 29 independently of a reference from any political party. It also contacted Brisbane City Council in early March to access documents in relation to the development in East Brisbane.
Mr Newman said neither he, nor LNP headquarters, were told by the LNP-led council about the CMC action. "That would be improper. Due process was followed," he said.
Premier Anna Bligh on Wednesday admitted she did not have enough evidence on the donations to Mr Newman to send to the CMC. But the fact the CMC is considering whether to conduct a formal investigation into the seven donations under seven different company names by Brisbane developer Philip Usher is likely to keep the issue alive until the election.
Ms Bligh said Mr Newman was now the subject of three different CMC probes.
"This is now a mess and it's getting worse," she said.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has referred two matters to the CMC including a development approval for Mr Newman's chief fundraiser Greg Bowden as well as a land deal at Tennyson that began while Mr Newman was at City Hall.
Mr Newman – who yesterday announced an LNP government would halve the increase in public transport tickets to only 7.5 per cent – said he was part of a prolonged smear campaign by Labor.
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Given Name: Lance Clayton Richbourg
Born: DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA, in 1897
School: Did not attend college.
Primary Position: Right Field
Batted: Left Threw: Right
Major League Games: 698
Primary Team: Boston Braves
Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1921)
Washington Senators (1924)
Boston Braves (1927-1931)
Chicago Cubs (1932)
First major league game: 7/4/1921
Final major league game: 9/25/1932
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KABUL - Photos of US soldiers abusing corpses have invited a storm of anger in Afghanistan, raising questions about the morality and ethics of foreign troops in the Asian Muslim country.
The US soldiers who posed for pictures with the Afghan insurgents show that they didn't come to Afghanistan to deliver services for us, Obaidullah, 20, an unemployed high-school graduate in Kabul, told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Instead such actions will force Afghans to rise against them.Urination Video Sparks Muslim Fury
Photos were published by the Los Angeles Times showing US soldiers posing with maimed bodies of Taliban fighters.
One of the photos showed a US paratrooper posed next to an unofficial patch placed beside a body that read "Zombie Hunter".
Another photos showed soldiers posed with Afghan police holding the severed legs of a dead Taliban fighter.
Two soldiers in another photo held a dead fighter's hand with the middle finger raised.
"It is such a disgusting act to take photos with body parts and then share it with others," Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in a statement.
He warned that similar incidents of an odious nature in the past sparked angry reactions from Afghans, including violent protests that left dozens dead.
In January, American soldiers were shown urinating at the dead bodies of Taliban fighters, sparking a storm of anger and condemnations from across the Muslim world.
US troops were also engulfed in another crisis after the burning of copies of the Noble Qur'an at a US military base near Kabul in February.
At least 30 people were killed in violent protests against the burning of the Muslim holy book.
"In the last 11 years since the Americans invaded Afghanistan, they have repeatedly done inhumane things which are not acceptable to anyone in the world," the Taliban said in a statement.
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Analysts say that the corpse abuses raise questions about the morality and ethics of the US troops.
We have had too many of these incidents recently where there's been questions about US troops morality and ethics, Candace Rondeaux of the International Crisis Group told AFP.
I think it is becoming increasingly clear, for the US soldiers in particular who've been through so many tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, that they are extremely worn down and that the morale internally is not so fantastic.
The analyst, however, believes that the abuses will not necessarily trigger a new wave of protests in the country.
However, time will tell, she said.
I think we have to wait until after Friday prayers to really see what kind of impact these images have had.
There was some anger on the streets of Kabul, but there were not mass anti-US protests.
Seeking to avoid new public anger in Afghanistan, the Obama administration apologized for the body abuse.
"The conduct depicted in those photos is reprehensible," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters.
The photos could stir up more anti-Western sentiment in Afghanistan as NATO combat troops look to exit the country in 2014 and strengthen fragile security.
Such incidents have complicated US efforts to negotiate a strategic partnership agreement to define its presence once most foreign combat troops pull out by the end of 2014.
"That behavior that was depicted in those photos absolutely violates both our regulations and more importantly our core values," US defense secretary Leon Panetta told a news conference.
He said the photos were being investigated by the US military.
"I know that war is ugly and it's violent and I know that young people sometimes caught up in the moment make some very foolish decisions," he said."I'm not excusing that behavior, but neither do I want these images to bring further injury to our people and to our relationship with the Afghan people."
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Salus University's founding college, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, was established in 1919 and the history of PCO includes a long list of firsts in the history of modern optometry. (Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University).
The institution remained a single purpose institution until 1983, when our Graduate Studies in Vision Impairment programs were established, the first of their kind. For more than twenty years, we were the only institution in the United States to offer this combination of four master's degrees and certificates designed for the education and rehabilitation of the visually impaired. (Salus University College of Education and Rehabilitation).
In 1990, we were the first school or college of optometry to utilize an excimer laser for research and training. In 1994, we became the first optometric institution to serve as a clinical trial site for a disease-oriented study from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The scope of our research is broadening and now includes audiologic research and non-optometric inter-cellular research. (Salus University).
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Writing: An Ageless Endeavor
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Grandma Moses is an inspiration for any creative person. Recently, I read about her life and found that some of the traits she possessed are important for writers as well. Let's examine a few.
She was a flexible learner. Her first art form was embroidery. Apparently, arthritis forced an end to that. But her sister, seeing Grandma Moses's creative eye and the need to express it, suggested she take up painting. She was in her 70s at the time. What if she hadn't been willing to adjust and learn?
Ask yourself: Am I willing to persevere? To continue learning and growing in my writing craft until I reach my dream of being a published author?
It took time to develop her style. Her earliest work more closely resembled primitive art. It was over time and lots of paintings that she developed her unique folk style. It's rare that a writer's first book is ever published, much less becomes a best seller. Realistically, your first one or two completed books may never get a contract.
Have you practiced writing, writing, writing until you have discovered your own voice and style, perhaps even the right genre for you? If so, those first books were a success. Blogging is another practice field on which your voice and style can blossom into life.
She painted what she knew. She was a farm wife, a country dweller at heart. And she was true to her heart's passion on canvas. Her paintings tell us much about who she was.
Don't get lured into writing whatever is commercially popular at the time. Rather, stick to what you are passionate about, what is in your heart. That is where you will find your best writing, the kind that reaches deep into readers' hearts.
She was industrious. At any time in her 70s, 80s, and 90s, Grandma Moses could have folded her wrinkled hands in her lacy lap and settled into a matriarchal life of leisure. Certainly into her 80s, sales of her paintings had made her financially able to retire. I have to conclude that she avidly continued to paint for the love of it. In those thirty years, she painted 1,600 canvases.
Ask yourself, have I found my sweet spot, that is, characters, genre, time period, or the topic I'm most knowledgeable and passionate about? That is the package that will continue to energize you and keep you coming back to the keyboard for the sheer exhilaration of creating more.
She seized opportunities. When Grandma Moses put her paintings in the local drug store window at $2 to $5 each, she had no way of knowing that an art collector passing through town would see them, buy them all, and drive to her home to purchase more. A year later three of her paintings were on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She began having her own exhibits in big cities like New York and Washington D.C. Imagine that…a whole new world opening up for her…in her late 70s…and she went for it!
If you were to see an opportunity to write in a different format than your original plan, would you be open to it? For example, would you be willing to adjust from writing a full-length book to writing a Love Inspired or category fiction for the opportunity to be published? Would you be willing to collaborate with another nonfiction author on your favorite topic?
She was a good marketer of her work. Grandma Moses had samples of her home baked bread, cake, and prize-winning preserves on a table at her Gimbels department store art exhibit. The marketing effort was true to who she was, and it grabbed the attention of art collectors from around the world. After her death, her art was still being exhibited in other countries.
What creative marketing efforts can you initiate that enhance your brand and your current book to attract your audience?
You are never too old to pursue your writing dream if you are industrious and can show a publisher you can write compelling books prolifically. Laura Ingalls Wilder was in her mid-sixties when her first book was published, as was Frank McCourt when Angela's Ashes, his first memoir, was published. After being rejected by several publishers, James Hale of Macmillan took a chance on Mary Wesley's first novel, with an unusual heroine. She was in her early 70s.
On the flip side, you never are too young to begin writing. Alec Greven published his first children's book, How to Talk to Girls, a New York Times bestseller, when he was nine years old. By the time he was eleven, he had published four more books that are available in 17 countries. It was a joy to see a number of teens in attendance at the Writing for the Soul Conference last February and an adolescent conferee at the Oregon Christian Writers Conference in August.
Which traits resonate most with you as ones you also possess? Which traits do you struggle to achieve or maintain? Were you inspired by other authors who began later or earlier in life?
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I love the picture of her! She's got a little twinkle in her eye. I think it's her inner passion. I'm in love with story. As a concept, it fuels my passion. I think when people read a book, or see some art form, and meet the creator of it, they long to connect with that passion.
What an inspirational post! I love your encouragement to develop our style and to write what we are passionate about. I needed that advice today. Thank you.
"What creative marketing efforts can you initiate that enhance your brand and your current book to attract your audience?"
I am running a Doodle Race (simple drawing contest) for tweens, their parents, and children's ministry workers on my blog to attract audience for my forthcoming Doodle Devotion books. (The prizes? Zonderkidz will publish two randomly selected doodles in the books.)
I am also offering a link back to any authors who submit to the race.
Mary, what an encouraging post! I began writing in my forties, which is late for some, but hearing more about Grandma Moses' story makes me feel like a young 'un.
I'd like to think I am teachable, open to the help of those more knowledgeable than I on the writing road.
Seizing the opportunities can be a bit challenging because it requires courage to step out there. But, that's a good one for me to seriously begin working on.
I loved this post, Mary!
Mary, how blessed we are as writers to have you all at Books & Such providing us with such a wealth of encouragement and inspiration–and practical information as well. This has been a most amazing week of posts for sure!
I am going to spend some time pondering the questions you pose. While I have some insight about how I would answer them, they are definitely providing good fodder for further clarity about exactly which traits God has gifted to me.
Grandma Moses has been an inspiration for a long time as the whole aging thing can distract me, on occasion, into believing it is too late and I am too old. There, I said it.
Thanks again for your uplifting words!
Good morning, Mary.
Wow. This resonated with me, BIG TIME "have I found my sweet spot, that is, characters, genre, time period, or the topic I'm most knowledgeable and passionate about? That is the package that will continue to energize you and keep you coming back to the keyboard for the sheer exhilaration of creating more."
I love to write humour. I seem to have a weensy bit of skill making people smile. My brain interprets a vast bulk of what I hear in a way that makes me smirk. No, NOT the serious parts of life, that's when I cry like a supermodel when she gets to eat fries.
But humour is part of me, but it's not my passion, it doesn't drive me, it doesn't make me lay awake at night, pondering life's harshness and the cruelty of one man to another.
Humour doesn't have ghosts.The Long Walk of the Navajo has thousands.
I will work myself into the ground taking care of my family, my friends and then, the ghosts of thousands who had no say, no rights, who saw their wives and children taken to be sold, who died trying to find firewood, who walked literally hundreds and hundreds of miles across the desert on the whims and orders of people who HATED them.
There, that is my passion. I will do whatever it takes to bring the story to fruition. I will listen to my Navajo Elders who are descended from the prisoners who survived, and some who hid safely away. I'll listen to my agent and flex until it hurts.
Yes, I love to make people smile.
But I'm obsessed with this story.
Grandma Moses is new to me, so I googled her. What wonderful talent, and what wonderful lessons to learn from her life! Mary, I so appreciate your comments about being open to opportunity. I am most definitely passionate about my current completed ms. Many months and difficult emotions went into that story. But at the ACFW conference, the seed of another opportunity was planted. So what am I passionate about? Words and using them however the Lord would lead.
Thanks for introducing us to Grandma Moses. I had not heard of her before. I really like that she was true to who she was. That is so incredibly important. The market could try to turn us one way or another, but God gave ME a story to tell. I can be flexible in the way it's told, but ultimately, the heart of my story (stories!) cannot change. I think my stories will always come from who I am, the things I love, the things I've learned, especially as they relate to the ultimate Storyteller who has written my story. And I am glad to know that not only is that alright…it's necessary.
Wow, Mary, so many great nuggets in this post. Most of all, the inspiration to keep striving toward our best work. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much, Mary.
I just printed this off to mail to my 66 year old sister. She's always wanted to paint, and for the first time in her life has picked up a brush. I know it will inspire her!
May God bless you in all of your creative endeavors, colored or not.
Wonderful post, Mary. All of it resonates but after writing ten or so novels thus far, some which are my passion and some for the market(not all published), I especially second this:
"Don't get lured into writing whatever is commercially popular at the time. Rather, stick to what you are passionate about, what is in your heart. That is where you will find your best writing, the kind that reaches deep into readers' hearts."
Thanks for this timely reminder!
Laura, I appreciate your honesty from the published side of things. Do you have ways of engaging and mustering up motivation when you write novels that may not be your passion?
Jenni, Love your thoughtful comments. Since I'm something of a perfectionist, I keep to a pretty high standard regardless of my level of passion for the particular story I'm writing. I have a fear of letting my readers down. That is great impetus for giving the story all I've got! But let me tell you, writing without passion is work whereas writing with passion is like dessert. And that's sure to spill over to the reader. When I write with passion, the magic is inherently there. Otherwise the story might be mechanically good but something, that little spark of joy and life, is missing. And savvy readers can probably tell the difference.
I also do a lot of praying as I write. That's an inspirational well that thankfully never runs dry :).
The way I look at it, Grandma Moses' life was the beginning of her apprenticeship to her art. She had to live those decades to develop the eye and hand and heart that animated her paintings.
It's like that for me – I wanted to write much, much earlier, but I was lucky enough to realize that the voice and focus simply needed time to develop, and that process could not be forced.
While the stories were 'germinating', so to speak, I did write – video scripts on art history, and technical papers for scientific journals. They honed the craft.
When I reached the point of being able to write stories – and that point was clearly defined, specific to a date and time – the process was easy. The words flowed, and the rewriting labor was not a burden.
I don't wish the whole thing had come to fruition earlier, because the work that came from it would have been different. I like what I write, I like the voice and the faith whence it comes.
The price in time was worth paying.
I appreciate your mention of the finding the sweet spot in our writing. Over the last few years, I'm drawing closer to it. Combining interests I've had all my life, and the state I've lived in all my life gives me a perspective into pockets of history that I want to share with others.
I hadn't thought about adjusting my stories to make them more accessible for LI or genre romance. But my CP has, so it's a conversation that can be expanded.
Mary, is writing for LI or LIH a promising possibility for an author trying to break into CBA? Is it common to see authors that debut in this way transition to full-length novels in future? -
This was a good post today!
I would say that I am a flexible learner. I've gotten better with age a being aware at opportunities and seizing them. I don't think I am as industrious as everyone may think. My worst trait is taking time to develop my style but I think I finally have. I try really hard to be patient with myself and with others however I want everything now. In my case patience is definitely not a virtue but I am trying.
Your post was a real pick-me-up on a day that I needed to be reminded it's not too late to pursue writing dreams. Thank you, Mary.
Thank you, Mary. This encouragement came on a day when I truly needed it!
My Grandma Newkirk also lived on a farm. She loved to paint and was very good at it but sadly – she never got paid for her work.
She painted mostly – the barn, some picket fences and the outhouse.
I love that she didn't let fear keep her from pursuing her passion! How many people, at the age of 70, would be willing to have an art show in New York City, especially someone who lived on a farm her whole life? I think the thing that resonates the most with me is her passion for what she knew. She took her love for her farm life and put it on canvas in such a way that others started to look at farm life differently. For many years I had a hard time telling people I write stories set in my hometown in central Minnesota. I had a lot of people look at me funny and many even said: "Why? What's there to write about here?" But I want people to see this part of the world the way I see it. I want them to look through my eyes and heart and see the beauty I see. I believe there is an abundance to write about! And one of my greatest pleasures is when someone reads something I write and they say: "I had no idea." Or, "I can't believe I never knew this before." Or, the best I've heard: "Wow, I have a new appreciation for our history." Now I'm excited to tell people I write stories set in central Minnesota. It opens up conversation for me to share my passion.
Gabrielle, your comments about Minnesota echo my heart about my home state of California, but with a little twist. Sometimes the focal point on the golden state's past can be narrow.
I want to climb into a redwood tree and shout, "There's more to the history of California than missions and miners." It's a privilege to seek out semi-hidden portions of California's past and bring them forward to intrigue and teach.
We can take our "love for __ and put it on canvas (paper)in such a way that others start to look at __ differently". What goes in the blank spots is unique to each one of us.-
I couldn't agree more, Jenni! I often stop and think about the misconceptions people have of Minnesota and it causes me to wonder what my misconceptions are of other states. I'd love to read your stories about California–I'm sure I could learn a lot.
Taking time to develop style resonates with me. I've been blogging for 2.5 years and have seen a voice emerge: a mixture of humor and serious prayer and playfulness. Like sampling a coffee house with a unique blend,readers can get a taste of my style and words. And my first grandchild was just born – a boy, Logan, so I'm a grandma, too! Yay!
Thank you, Mary, for a beautifully encouraging post! I've been an admirer of Grandma Moses for some time and cross-stitched a painting design of hers some years ago that still hangs on my wall. She is an example I often look to when I feel tired and too old, even though I am beginning writing at a younger age than she began painting. I have been feeling tired, so your reminder may help me find the energy I need to continue.
Mary, I love, love, love this post. I have worked diligently on my devotional book. At a recent writers conference, two editors and one agent requested my proposal. Yet, upon returning home I realize this is not the book I want to publish, at least not the first one. I've struggled with this, thinking I don't have enough time left to not take advantage of the present opportunity. However, your post encourages me to take the time I need, perfect the craft of memoir writing and pen the stories that live in my heart.
Thank you for this inspiring post, Mary. I too had to stop handcrafts – cross stitching in my case – because of arthritis. Instead of painting though, typing is keeping my joints nimble and the pain at bay. I know of one military policeman who hooks rugs to keep his fingers nimble, and I've heard of several professional football players who knit for the same reason.
I really like what you said about writing what you're passionate about because the stories from the heart are the most satisfying to the author as well as the reader. I firmly believe the reader knows the difference although they may not be able to put their feelings into words and tell you why they like/didn't like a certain book. But they'll remember the feeling the next time they see your name.
This article is encouraging to me because I am over 50 and just now, with an empty nest, finding the time to write. I've always been passionate about books and writing. I'll never find enough hours in the day to read all the books waiting for me and to write all the stories hidden in my heart. I've learned to schedule writing time in the morning and reading time in the evening, and to forget the mindless television. I struggle with marketing my work but I'm learning. Setting up a blog was the first step. Thank you for sharing.
I love the fact that you are never too old. My devotional gift book was published just four months short of my 72nd birthday. And I'm working on more writing.
My grandmother was fond of saying "You'll never learn any younger." She was learning something new, even going to classes in the last few months before her death at age 79.
So for those of you in your fifties and sixties, pull out all the stops and go for it. It's a wasted day when you don't learn something new or acquire another level of skill.
Thank you for this post, Mary. It's great to be reminded that you are never too old.
Great encouragement, thank you.
Last week I met an author who just published her first book and was touring. She asked me if I'd completed a book yet, and I told her I'd written five.
I've done the entire process from planning to editing my stories. Then I move on to the next story, and I learn more about the craft each time.
She looked at me funny and shared she'd only worked on her one story. I kinda felt crazy about my process, but you've given me confidence that my way is okay.
Thanks so much for inspiring me today!
Thanks for this post, Mary, as a reminder that there's still hope for those whose wasted part of life is measured in decades, not years.
Of course, to throw a little rain on this parade, Grandma Moses was the extreme outlier in a solid set of statistics that say older people have more difficulty being commercially successful in all the arts than do younger people.
At 88 my mom has taken up watercolor painting, and she's very good! Thanks for the reminder that we're never too old–or too young–to practice our craft and do what brings us joy.
Someone asked me the other day what I would do if I never get published. "Write!" I answered. I love your review of her industrious nature. When you love your art, you celebrate it, daily–even if never recognized! Wonderful post, Mary!


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Monday, June 8, 2009
A little antique quilt love
As we visited her home I was dying to know where she found such beautiful old quilts and guess what she said. Ebay. Ebay! So I had to go home and try my luck at acquiring such a beauty and look what I got: this wonderful vintage crib-size double wedding ring. For a steal! (I haven't had any luck since then - I always kept getting out-bid in the final seconds. But that's okay, I don't really NEED any more quilts. I just LIKE them.)
I'm guessing this one is from the 1930's, based mostly on the fabrics. Maybe 40's? It's all hand pieced and hand quilted and SO wonderful and soft.
As far as wear and tear goes, it's in wonderful condition. Even the fabrics are in really good shape. It does need to be cleaned though, and here's where I'm a bit paralyzed. Anyone have any good resources for cleaning antique quilts? I figure now's the best time of year to do it so I can air dry it outside.
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That is truly beautiful - I really like how the quilter used peach for the background.
Re cleaning antique quilts - I have never done it, but I know people do it all the time - and sometimes with quilts that are much older than the 1930's. I've never paid much attention when people talk about it because I'm not lucky enough to have one! But there are a lot of on-line resources, and I know that the soap that's recommended is called "Orvus". And it should be much easier to wash a crib quilt than a full size quilt.
P.S. Thanks for your help with the iron! I would love to have an iron that actually worked well - it makes a huge difference.Wow, what a find you have there! Such a treasure. Imagine the stories it could tell if it could talk! I wonder what little babies were lulled to sleep wrapped in this quilt. I have an old quilt that was my Grandmother's and I have hand washed it and air dried it. Have a happy Tuesday. Alissa
ReplyDeleteI haven't washed an old quilt but I've washed old children's clothing and my method is to soak it for a good long stretch in lukewarm water with OxiClean. (Biz works, too.) Then I put it in a mesh bag and wash it on cold in the washer (I have a front-loader and it's a lot gentler than one with an agitator. Plus, the things I wash are meant to be used and I'm not going to hand-wash them every time.) I'm sure the bathtub method would work well, but I'd still start with the OxiClean soak. And just make sure to rinse really well.
ReplyDeleteI've done the bathtub method with success. The main thing to do is to have a sheet or towel under the quilt so that you use that to lift the quilt out of the tub. Otherwise the weight of the water on the old fabric can produce tears when you lift the quilt.
I have a few ebay rescue quilts - most need repairs or have some age spots. But I adore them and love the fact that I'm rescuing them from being cut up or discarded. Nothing seems to beat the softness of an old quilt!You don't know me, my parents and your parents were friends way back when (Allen's) Anyhow, my mom told me about your blog so I decided to take a peak...This antique quilt is EXACTLY the same color and pattern of the quilt made for my grandmother for her wedding! My grandmother would've been in her nineties...so subtract about 70 years and you're probably dead on with the date!
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