#cash on demand (1961)

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Peter Cushing -- Cash On Demand (1961)

I HIGHLY recommend this film. So well done.

Plot -- Think: Scrooge gets robbed and learns what an asshole he's been.

Seriously, enough cannot be said about Cushing's superb talent.

When someone called him the new Olivier, it's very true. The man is an EXCELLENT actor. He really can play anything. Modern, period, hero, villain. He easily transforms into any role.

Fordyce is a stodgy, uptight asshole of a boss, that any employee wish gets his comeuppance. Quick to judge, and harshly, no empathy or forgiveness.

SPOILERS

His only care is truly his family and that is the one truth about him.

Cushing is able to portray it all. You despise him in the beginning, and slowly begin to feel this man's awful predicament. Then having to rely on the good nature, forgiveness and generosity of the employees he treated poorly.

Chef's kiss.

Watching Peter slowly change from one emotion to the next, making this character human and you sympathize with him in the end - admitting that he has no one, no friends -- only his wife and child. So desperate at losing the only thing he has -- because of money.

Something he was willing to fire an employee earlier for a TINY amount of a mistake.

He's been duped on so many levels and the possibility of being on the hook for it all with the police.

Peter literally takes his character through a gambit of emotions.

Rude, unforgiving, cruel, pathetic, desperate, fear, anger, anxious, despair, worry, self loathing and road to redemption. You believe him every step of the way. Such a great actor.

I love how he has a way with props. Christopher Lee jokingly said he (Cushing) is the only actor he knows that can light a pipe, read the paper, sip his whiskey and recite his lines all at the same time.

As I said before, everything he does in character has meaning. It really is mesmerizing to watch him.

They should use Cushing as an example in acting classes.

Great cast all around. Really wonderful film.

Showcasing my fav old Hollywood actor just how underrated he has always been perceived throughout his career and that Hammer could occasionally put out a really well done non-horror film.

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I watched this again after many years and had a revelation. These two kids have the same exact energy and mannerisms as Peter Cushing and André Morell in their respective roles in Cash On Demand:

[spacepunksupreme]

There are a lot of male actors who I like to watch movies for solely to see them in fits of despair, but Peter Cushing isn’t necessarily one of them, not solely at least, so it’s really funny whenever I do watch a movie where he suffers and then I go into the tag for it and it’s just FILLED with people frothing at that mouth like “ough yes yes let’s see grandpa get TORTURED, let’s see grandpa get HUMILIATED, let’s see grandpa CRY”

[moviesiveseenandwanttoremember]

Quentin Lawrence’s “Cash On Demand” December 20, 1961.

[darchildre]

Hey everybody, it's December now, and that means it's time for me to remind you all that Cash on Demand (1961) is technically a heartwarming Christmas story.

As well as being:

a) an extremely tense and well-scripted bank robbery thriller

b) perhaps one of Peter Cushing's finest performances, in which he is particularly mean and pale and brittle and cries at least twice

b.2) (Andre Morell is excellent also)

c) available in its entirety on youtube so you can go watch it immediately.

And you should.

[therevengeoffrankenstein]

@madphantom

horror recs aaww yeahhh. mostly a peter cushing, christopher lee, and vincent price show bc i tend to fixate on them and their films a lot.

note: it kinda goes without saying that some of these have problematic elements and themes. i consume media critically, which should also kinda go without saying!!

feel free to hmu me for trigger warnings, but i can't guarantee i'll remember everything in the films.

HAMMER HORROR RECS

+ 'the curse of frankenstein' (1957) and just. the whole hammer frankenstein series, especially 'the revenge of frankenstein' and 'frankenstein created woman.' ('created woman' leans more heavily into the sci-fi aspects, but is more of a revenge slasher at heart.)

you can skip 'evil' and 'horror' (unless you're a completionist) bc they are the worst and aren't super important continuity wise ('horror' is totally outside of the main continuity bc it's a reboot!!)

+ 'horror of dracula' (1958) and 'the brides of dracula' (1960) are two of my fave films ever. they perfectly encapsulate that distinctly hammer-y gothic horror atmosphere, and are full of frills (pretty women) and thrills (scared silly men.)

most of the sequels are kinda meh BUT

'dracula ad 1972' (1972) is somewhat of a cult classic. it asks the vitally important questions 'what if dracula was fucking around in modern (aka 1972) london? and what if the writers absolutely detested hippies?' johnny alucard is a #bisexualking.

'satanic rites of dracula' (1973) isn't very good, but it is funny, and a somewhat direct sequel to 'ad 1972' so it's worth it imo.

and i wouldn't recommend any of the other sequels unless you're a completionist (like me,) but 'taste the blood of dracula' is pretty good.

+ 'the mummy' (1959) more gorgeous hammer decadence set and costume wise. christopher lee is insanely good in this, acting totally through his eyes and body language (which he also does a lot in some of the weaker dracula sequels when he refused to say lines he hated in the scripts lmao.)

+ 'the hound of the baskervilles' (1959) is a thriller take on a classic sherlock holmes story. not totally book accurate (hammer usually doesn't do super accurate adaptations,) but peter cushing is absolute fire as holmes. it's one of his career-best performances imo.

+ cash on demand (1961) is a christmas movie/pseudo-scrooge tale about a bank heist. it's more of a claustrophobic psychological thriller than a horror movie, but it has a bunch of strong performances and it really makes the most of itself. one of my personal top ten movies ever.

+ captain clegg (1962) is more of a swashbuckler/mystery than a horror film, but it's so much fun and a big 'comfort' movie of mine. i love pirates and parsons and smugglers ❤

+ 'the vampire lovers' (1970) evil canon lesbian/bi vampire ladies and pretty period fashion. it's part of the karnstein trilogy, and is probably the most accurate to the source material, 'carmilla.’

i do not recommend ‘lust for a vampire’ unless you are a completionist. it doesn’t even have peter cushing in it.

'twins of evil' (1971) is the final karnstein film and is a prequel. it might be the horniest and most gruesome tbh? but it's pretty good 👍

+ 'fear in the night' (1972) is a sneaky favorite of mine. psychological thriller that handles the topic of mental illness and its mentally ill characters pretty well, imo.

+ 'captain kronos - vampire hunter' (1974) do you like swashbuckling vampire hunters and fabulous twin nobles? then you'll like this one. 'kickass' and 'badass' are the main adjectives i'd use to describe it.

AMICUS RECS

(NOTE: amicus borrowed a lot of actors from hammer, so they are kinda similar vibe-wise on occasion.)

+ 'dr. terror's house of horrors' (1965) horror anthology with tarot card readings as its framing device, which is such a whipass concept.

+ 'the house that dripped blood' (1971) horror anthology about a cursed house or smth :) and while it is pretty good over all, i'm recommending this one mainly bc the 'waxworks' segment is one of the finest pieces of cinema i've ever seen.

+ 'tales from the crypt' (1972) horror anthology based on 'tales from the crypt' comics, and it has a couple of really good ones. great primer for getting into their anthologies.

+ 'madhouse' (1974) one of my lowkey favorite movies bc i love gay old horror actors hamming it up and having fun and making fun of themselves. and i love projecting onto herbert flay and paul toombes so much <333 #lovewins

OTHER RECS

+ 'frankenstein' (1931) and 'bride of frankenstein' (1935) if u haven't seen these two you have got to fr fr. 'bride' is a perfect score in my book and just. holy fuck. one of the most insane, profound, beautiful movies ever. stg. dr pretorius is everything 2 me <33 i ❤ heart gay old men.

+ the invisible man (1933) i get the feeling you've seen this one? but it's lots of fun :) claude rains is amazing as the titular invisible man. honestly i kinda prefer this movie to the book.

+ 'psycho' (1960) a classic, one of the og slashers. i'm assuming you're seen this one just bc it's so popular? but it really is That Good.

also 'psycho ii' is fucking amazing. i haven't seen any of the other sequels yet, but 'ii' is just. so so heartbreaking. a near perfect sequel that really dives into the aftermath of the events of the first film.

+ 'corruption' (1968) absolutely not the best but it starts strong and is just damn fascinating. about a dysfunctional couple tearing each other to shreds at its core.

+ 'the abominable dr. phibes' (1971) a revenge slasher kinda considered to be a precursor to 'saw?' idk lol. but it has some fucking epic kills. vincent price really delivers here emotionally as the title character and it drives me up the wall.

'dr. phibes rises again' (1972) is also pretty good. weaker kills imo but a stronger protagonist.

also while i don't think you Have To watch 'dr. phibes' first (i didn't,) 'madhouse' is kind of an homage to it.

+ 'the wicker man' (1973) folk horror/musical masterpiece about a devoutly religious cop investigating the disappearance of a young girl on an island inhabited by pagans. if you haven't seen this just know that it is a 10/10 must watch.

+ 'house of the long shadows' (1983) about an author who's dared to spend the night in a creepy house that was once owned by a super fucked up family. doesn't really kick into gear until all the old people start showing up, but it's fun.

+ fright night (1985) epic vampire movie pastiche B) peter vincent means the world to me fr. it makes me cry sometimes. the sequel is pretty good too!! but i wouldn't really recommend the 2011 remake.

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Monetary aggregates are not important in themselves. What matters is macroeconomic performance as indicated by GNP, employment, and prices. Monetarist policies are premised on a tight linkage between the stock of money in dollars, say M1, and the flow of spending, GNP in dollars per year. The connection between them is the velocity of money, the number of times per year an average dollar travels around the circuit and is spent on GNP. By definition of velocity, GNP equals the stock of money times its velocity. The velocity of M1 was 6.6 in 1990. If it were predictable, control of M1 would control dollar GNP too. But M1 velocity is quite volatile. For the 1961-90 period its average annual growth was 2.1 percent. Its standard deviation was 3.0 percent. That is, the chance is about one in three in any year that velocity will either rise by more than 5.1 percent or decline by more than 0.9 percent. For the 1981-90 period the mean was -0.15, with a standard deviation of 4.0. (M2 velocity is less volatile, but M2 itself is less controllable.)

read this in an old article, so i decided to check, and

!!!!! ???? thats crazy

so i checked the GNP, and it's fully recovered, growing faster than before 2020 actually, so i checked the M1, and

Before May 2020, M1 consists of (1) currency outside the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Banks, and the vaults of depository institutions; (2) demand deposits at commercial banks (excluding those amounts held by depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign banks and official institutions) less cash items in the process of collection and Federal Reserve float; and (3) other checkable deposits (OCDs), consisting of negotiable order of withdrawal, or NOW, and automatic transfer service, or ATS, accounts at depository institutions, share draft accounts at credit unions, and demand deposits at thrift institutions.

Beginning May 2020, M1 consists of (1) currency outside the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve Banks, and the vaults of depository institutions; (2) demand deposits at commercial banks (excluding those amounts held by depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign banks and official institutions) less cash items in the process of collection and Federal Reserve float; and (3) other liquid deposits, consisting of OCDs and savings deposits (including money market deposit accounts). Seasonally adjusted M1 is constructed by summing currency, demand deposits, and OCDs (before May 2020) or other liquid deposits (beginning May 2020), each seasonally adjusted separately.

so now it includes all liquid deposits, instead of all checkable deposits

As announced on March 15, 2020, the Board of Governors reduced reserve requirement ratios on net transaction accounts to 0 percent, effective March 26, 2020. This action eliminated reserve requirements for all depository institutions and rendered the regulatory distinction between reservable "transaction accounts" and nonreservable "savings deposits" unnecessary. On April 24, 2020, the Board removed this regulatory distinction by deleting the six-per-month transfer limit on savings deposits in Regulation D. This action resulted in savings deposits having the same liquidity characteristics as the transaction accounts currently reported as "Other checkable deposits" on Statistical Release H.6, "Money Stock Measures." Because of the change in their liquidity characteristics, savings deposits will be recognized as a type of transaction account on the H.6 statistical release. The Board will combine H.6 statistical release items "Savings deposits" and "Other checkable deposits" and report the resulting sum as "Other liquid deposits." Like other transaction accounts, other liquid deposits will be included in the M1 monetary aggregate. This action will increase the M1 monetary aggregate significantly while leaving the M2 monetary aggregate unchanged.

the fed removed the reserve requirement on banks! weird!

also, M2 should be unchanged but it wasnt, it also shot up, and accordingly velocity shot down. seems...weird? bad?

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Have you considered having a very Peter Cushing Christmas? I’m watching the bananas Hammer neo-noir thriller Cash On Demand (1961) and it’s an absolute treat.

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Cash On Demand (1961)

[miltonharms]

Traded Commodities

Any transaction that requires an exchange of data, money, products, and interaction with other parties, sometimes across international borders, harbors significant risks. An effective end-to-end transfer of goods from a producer or supplier to the buyer involves several parties for success, each with a distinct role in the chain. Commodity trading refers to trading goods in large volumes on an official platform with standardized commodity contracts. The transactions and product transfers can happen through spot markets or through futures contracts on future prices. Spot markets are platforms where the commodities, securities, and currencies are traded for immediate delivery in exchange for cash. On the other hand, futures contracts require delivery of the commodity at a future date.

Commodities are broadly classified into hard and soft. Hard commodities are natural resources that require mining or extraction, such as precious metals and oil. Soft commodities are agricultural products and livestock.

Precious metals, commonly traded commodities, include gold, silver, copper, and platinum. The metals are considered to have reliable value, especially during wars and global recession, for protection against inflation and currency devaluation. The suitability of a metal as a trading commodity depends on demand, perceived value, rarity, and applicability in manufacturing, renewable energy, and defense systems. Other metals, such as elements used in motherboards, electric motors, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), include erbium, holmium, tantalum, and dysprosium. These are referred to as rare earth metals and consist of 17 elements that are in high demand in the electronic industry.

Another commonly traded commodity is energy, which includes crude oil, gasoline, and natural gas. As the driving force of many industries, oil is one of the most traded commodities and regularly exhibits significant price swings due to supply and demand fluctuations. The high volatility in response to external factors makes energy risky to commodity investors, but opportunities for significant gains abound. The common causes of volatility include economic turmoil, manufacturing growth, advances in alternative energy, and enforcement by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Investors can trade using three strategies: oil spot price, oil futures, and oil options. The oil spot price is the market rate or the present value of oil at that moment. Oil futures project the oil price at a set date in the future. Options are contracts in which traders convey an intent to purchase or sell oil at a specific price on or before a set date in the future.

Climate differences in various regions mean that some areas produce more agricultural products than others. Common crops include soybeans, cocoa, coffee, wheat, cotton, and sugar. Investors count on fluctuations in supply and demand, the effects of wars, natural calamities, and population growth to wager on profitability. Other factors that affect agricultural commodity trading include shifts in consumer preferences, advances in farming methods, government policies, urbanization, and changes in land use.

Traders also deal in livestock and livestock products. Commonly traded products include meat, milk, dairy, hides, fur, and wool. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), originally called the Chicago Butter and Egg Board, launched futures contracts on frozen pork bellies in 1961. It has grown to be a major United States exchange platform for livestock trade, with a focus on beef, pork, lamb, and poultry.

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A Sense of Relief Regarding Taxes

In an attempt to provide some respite to the investors and ensure a taxpayer-friendly approach in revenue collection, the Finance Minister of India has recently assured that theIncome-Tax Authorities (“ITA”) will not recklessly implement the retrospective tax rules. The Government of India (“GoI”) has introduced retrospective amendments in the Income Tax Act, 1961 which empowers the ITA to tax the indirect transfer of shares when the underlying assets are located in India.

The GoI has now referred the issue of retrospective tax rules to the committee headed by Mr. Parthasarathi Shome, (the “Shome Committee”). Earlier, the Shome Committee had recommended that the General Anti Avoidance Rules (“GAAR”) be deferred for three years. GAAR, giving ITA powers to scrutinize any transaction that they feel was structured to evade taxes, was introduced in the Finance Act, 2012 to come into effect from April 1, 2013.

Finance Minister has further stated that the implementation of GAAR provisions and the retrospective tax rules would be subject to the final report of the Shome Committee, which is expected by the end of September, 2012. GAAR provisions and the retrospective tax rules have drawn sharp criticism from all spheres, since its introduction. The recent statements by the Finance Minister appear to be GoI’s effort to perk up the investors who have been apprehensive about the repercussions of implementation of the GAAR provisions and retrospective tax rules.

Law for Safer Workplace The Lok Sabha (Lower House) (“LS”) on September 3, 2012, finally gave its nod to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2010 (“Bill”), to deal with the menace of sexual harassment at work place. The Bill which was pending before the LS since 2010 underwent a radical facelift, owing to pressures from various women organizations and critical reviews by the parliamentary standing committee, before being approved.

The Bill, which still has to get the Rajya Sabha’s (Upper House) sanction, defines ‘sexual harassment’ to include “any unwelcome act or behavior directly or by implication of physical contact and advances, or a demand or request for sexual favors, or making sexually colored remarks or showing pornography or any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual natures”.

The most noteworthy aspect of the Bill is that it brings under its ambit “domestic workers”, whether employed full-time, part-time or temporarily for household work in any house for remuneration whether in cash or kind, either directly or through any agency.

Some of the key features of the Bill are:

• Provides for safeguards against wrong or fallacious charges of sexual harassment; • Makes it mandatory for every employer to constitute an internal complaints committee at each office or branch with ten or more employees, to deal with cases and complaints of sexual harassment; • Enlists offences that will qualify as sexual harassment viz. making sexual remarks, demand for sexual favor, act of physical advance or an unwelcome touch, etc.; • Applicability of the Bill is wide enough to include not only employees but also clients, customers, apprentice, or daily wage workers who enter the workplace; and • Provides for penalties for employer for noncompliance. While women organizations and activists have welcomed the passing of the Bill, various other social interest groups have raised their concerns on certain aspects that have not been included or addressed in the Bill such as the Bill not protecting male workers against sexual harassment by co-workers.

For more information contact us.

[familykanoon]

An Overview of Dowry Harassment Act and Process to File Case

In dowry harassment, the wife is harassed by her husband or husband’s relative for the dowry. Although, this offense is punishable under law, still, it is very much prevalent in Indian society.

Situation is quite bad in our society. While numerous married women silently suffer dowry harassment from their in-laws' side, some brave females challenge this practice and take legal assistance.

Although, there is one darker side of Dowry Harassment Act. A few women misuse this act to harass their husband.

So, if you are among those people who are suffering due to dowry or due to false use of Dowry Harassment act, then this blog is for you.

In this blog, we will talk about the below mentioned acts.

Dowry and Dowry Harassment

Punishment under Dowry Harassment Act

Way to file for Dowry Harassment Case

False Dowry Harassment Case

What is Dowry?

Dowry is the demand of the groom's side from the bride's family for the successful commencement of their marriage. These demands can be for jewelry, property, vehicles, cash or favors.

Initially, Dahez (as dowry commonly referred to) was the gifts that the bride's side used to give to the groom's family at or before the wedding. However, later this practice took a ugly face when the groom's family members started asking for favors and expensive items   from the bride's family. As a result, the free will of the bride's family becomes a compulsion for them.

Understanding the gravity of practice, the honorable court has banned this practice. Now giving dowry and asking for it , both are considered crimes.

 What is Dowry Harassment?

The term dowry harassment means physically, mentally and emotionally torturing a bride with dowry demands. Such harassment generally takes place after the consummation of marriage.

Punishment for Dowry Harassment

Dowry harassment is covered under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Here are more details about this act:

Person or persons who give or take dowry is entitled to imprisonment.

Person or persons who ask for dowry is also punishable.

Dowry is a cognizable and non-bailable offense.

Dowry harassment under the Indian Penal Code,1980

Section 304 (b): If the person is responsible for the death of his wife within 7 years of marriage. Such a person can be tried under dowry harassment act.

Section 498 (a): If the person is responsible for the cruelty to the woman, he will be entitled to imprisonment or a fine.

Way to file for Dowry Harassment Case

We have made the dowry harassment complaint filing easier for you. Here are the steps that you can follow:

File an F.I.R. in nearest police station

Consult a dowry harassment lawyer in Gurgaon or near to your place

If the wife has been torched physically or emotionally, she can file a case under domestic violence too.

False Dowry Harassment Case

It will be wrong to consider that only females suffer here. As in some cases, many females use dowry harassment as a weapon against husbands. If you are also falsely targeted by your wife and her family members under dowry prevention act. You are left with below mentioned options.

Hire the best dowry harassment lawyer in Gurgaon and defend your case.

You can also file a case against your wife.

But in both cases, you need to take the below mentioned things into consideration.

You must collect evidence that support your claim that you are knowingly targeted.

You must seek anticipatory bail.

You must challenge false allegations in the court.

Reach Family Kanoon Law Office

If you are looking for the best advocate in Gurgaon who can help you in the dowry harassment act. Then you are at the right place. We have long years of experience in dowry harassment cases, this experience makes us the dowry harassment lawyer in Gurgaon.

[art-of-manliness]

Podcast #952: Season’s Screenings — A Tour of Classic Christmas Movies

Watching a holiday movie is a great way to get into the spirit of the season and has become an annual tradition for many families. But what exactly makes a Christmas movie, a Christmas movie, what are some of the best ones ever made, and what makes these gems so classic? Here to answer these questions and take us on a tour of the highlights of the holiday movie canon is Jeremy Arnold, a film historian and the author of Christmas in the Movies: 35 Classics to Celebrate the Season. Today on the show, we talk about what defines a Christmas movie, why we enjoy them so much, and why so many classics in the genre were released during the 1940s. Jeremy offers his take on the best version of A Christmas Carol, whether Holiday Inn or White Christmas is a better movie, why he thinks Die Hard is, in fact, a Christmas movie, what accounts for the staying power of Elf, and much more. At the end of the show, Jeremy offers several suggestions for lesser-known Christmas movies to check out when you’re tired of watching A Christmas Story for the fiftieth time. Movies Mentioned in the Show * Santa Claus (1898) * Scrooge (1901) * Scrooge (1935) * Miracle on Main Street (1939) * Remember the Night (1940) * The Shop Around the Corner (1940) * Holiday Inn (1942) * The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) * Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) * It’s a Wonderful Life (1947) * Scrooge/Christmas Carol (1951) * We’re No Angels (1955) * Cash on Demand (1961) * Die Hard (1988) * Home Alone (1990) * Home Alone 2 (1992) * The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) * Elf (2003) Listen to the Podcast! (And don’t forget to leave us a review!) Listen to the episode on a separate page. Download this episode. Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice. Transcript Coming Soon The post Podcast #952: Season’s Screenings — A Tour of Classic Christmas Movies appeared first on The Art of Manliness. http://dlvr.it/T0J0Nq

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THE HODGDON STORY

Success in the American tradition demands the qualities of motivation, determination, willingness to sacrifice, hard work, timing and a true element of luck. Even in our modern times of high taxation, escalating costs, and governmental regulation, it is still possible for the “common man” to become successful if he has a good idea and most or all of these qualities.

The Hodgdon Companies, as they exist today, are an example of this tradition. Until he began the surplus powder business, Bruce Hodgdon was a salesman for the Gas Service Company, traveling local territory selling gas appliances. From a few dollars borrowed on the cash value of his life insurance policy has evolved a manufacturing and distributing company that has customers in all 50 states and many foreign countries.

All his life Bruce Hodgdon was interested in shooting, hunting, and reloading. He custom-loaded ammunition for friends during World War II while he was in the Navy and after, while working full time as a salesman for the Gas Service Company. Somewhere Bruce had heard that the government burned huge stocks of surplus powder after WWI because of the lack of market for them, and he figured that the same would be true after hostilities ended in 1945.

Even though he had no place to store gunpowder, and did not know if enough shooters would gamble to purchase unknown types of propellant, Bruce cut government red tape and soon owned 50,000 pounds of government surplus 4895. An old boxcar moved to a rented farm pasture served as the first magazine, the first one-inch ad placed in the American Rifleman, and Bruce was in business.

The first 150-pound kegs of powder sold for $30.00 each plus freight! Early shipments also consisted of metal cans with hand-glued labels sent out in wooden boxes made from orange crates and sawed on a homemade circle saw by Bruce and his grade-school age boys, J. B. and Bob. A little later, the boys delivered shipments to the REA or the Merriam Frisco train terminal each morning on their way to high school. The trunk of the family 1940 Ford served as carrier for hundreds of thousands of pounds of powder during this time. Bruce’s Wife Amy served as bookkeeper and saleswoman. Very quickly mail order sales grew to include other reloading components, tools, and finally firearms and ammunition.

In 1952 Bruce resigned from the Gas Service Company and B. E. Hodgdon, Incorporated, was officially underway. J.B. and Bob entered the business full time after graduating from college in 1959 and 1961. After considerable expansion in the 1960s, it became apparent that splitting the wholesale firearm business from the nationwide powder business would save confusion among customers and facilitate bookkeeping. Hodgdon Powder Company came into being in 1966 as a result. Eventually, the wholesale firearms company was sold in 1984.

If it were not for the efforts of a handful of men seeing that changes were made, shooters all over the country would now have much greater difficulty obtaining their powders. In 1963 and 1964, Bruce Hodgdon, Ted Curtis, Homer Clark of the Alcan Company, and Dave Wolfe of Wolfe Publishing Company, were successful in persuading the ICC – now the DOT – through exhaustive tests by the Bureau of Explosives to downgrade certain packages of smokeless powder to the much-easier-to-ship “4.1 – Flammable Solid” Classification. As a result, containers under 8 lbs. each and in approved packages of shipments weighing less than 100 net pounds can today be handled by any common carrier, including UPS and FedEx. Previous to this, all Smokeless powders were considered “Class B explosives” for shipping purposes, which is nearly as restrictive as the almost impossible task of transporting black powder.

After retlentless testing, Hodgdon Powder Company received approval for 1.4C shipping in 2014. Now, nearly all canisters up to eight pounds can be shipped under the 1.4c classification, making shipping much more efficient.

In 1967, the Hodgdon’s built what was then billed as “the world’s largest indoor shooting range,” an indoor structure allowing 44 shooters to share a 25 Yard range at the same time. This range and store is open to the public at 6201 Robinson, Overland Park, Kansas (www.thebullethole.com). Although this business was sold to outside parties in November 1982, we invite any of our nationwide customers to visit when in the Kansas City area.

Bruce Hodgdon passed away in 1997. Bruce was among other things an avid reloader, competitive rifle shooter, trap shooter, hunter, NRA Benefactor Member, and World War II Veteran. The industry honored Bruce for his contributions to the shooting sports in 1995/1996 with the Shooting Academy Award of Excellence. The responsibility of running the company then fell to his sons, J.B. and Bob Hodgdon, the two grade-school boys back in the late 1940’s, who worked hand in hand with their father to establish and grow this company.

Bruce’s oldest son, J.B. Hodgdon is still active in the business today and serves on the board and as Chairman Emeritus. He still remains passionate about shooting and hunting pursuits.

Bruce’s youngest son Robert Eltinge “Bob” Hodgdon went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2023. Up to his last year, Bob was still active in shooting and hunting activities with friends and family.

Today, Hodgdon smokeless propellants are developed and manufactured to meet the needs of every reloader. The powder that started Bruce Hodgdon’s business, H4895, is still produced and sold along with world-class powders available for just about any Rifle, Handgun, and Shotshell load.

Smokeless propellants are only half of the famous Hodgdon story. Muzzleloading shooters and hunters around the world recognize Hodgdon as the company that makes the best performing, most convenient, safest, and easy to clean black powder substitute propellants. Pyrodex®, introduced in 1976, is the most successful black powder substitute on the market. Pyrodex products are safer, cleaner burning and produces 30% more shots per pound than common black powder. Pyrodex also makes it easier to clean the gun after shooting.

Innovation is a key part of Hodgdon’s philosophy and values. The patented Pyrodex Pellets give the modern muzzleloader speed and safety in a convenient preformed charge. They offer quick and safe no-spill loading, instant ignition, and faster second shots.

Always looking to the future, Hodgdon took muzzleloading to the next millennium with Triple Seven® muzzleloading Pellets and granular propellants. Introduced in 2001, Triple Seven has proven to be very consistent and accurate but is most recognized for its easy water clean up and no sulfur (rotten egg) smell! In 2007, Triple Seven Magnums were introduced. Magnums deliver higher energy for serious hunting knock down power.

Hodgdon Powder Company offices are located at 6430 Vista Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. The Powder magazine, packaging and manufacturing facilities are maintained about 140 miles southwest of the main office, in Herington, Kansas. In 2020, when Hodgdon Acquired Accurate, Ramshot and Blackhorn 209, the Miles City, Montana location was also acquired. The Miles City location is still occupied with office staff, warehousing space and a world-class ballistics lab.

To better serve our reloading customers Hodgdon Powder Company continues to grow. Hodgdon purchased IMR® Powder Company in October 2003. IMR legendary powders have been the mainstay of numerous handloaders for almost 100 years. IMR powders continue to be manufactured in the same plant and with the same exacting performance criteria and quality assurance standards that shooters have come to expect.

In March 2006, Hodgdon Powder Company and Winchester® Ammunition announced that Winchester® branded reloading powders would be licensed to Hodgdon. Winchester smokeless propellants, the choice of loading professionals, are available to the handloader to duplicate the factory performance of loads from handgun to rifle and shotgun.

In January 2009 Hodgdon acquired an American icon GOEX Powder, Inc. GOEX has a rich history dating back to 1802 where E.I. Du Pont de Nemours broke ground on his original black powder plant along the Brandywine River in Delaware. Goex Powder, Inc. manufactures black powder used for sporting applications such as civil war re-enactments and flintlock firearms, and is a vital component for industrial and military applications. Located in Minden, Louisiana, GOEX Powder, Inc. is the only U.S. manufacturer of black powder. Hodgdon then sold the GOEX plant and brand in 2021.

In October of 2020, Hodgdon purchased the Accurate Powder and Ramshot smokeless brands from Western Powders, along with the Blackhorn 209 black powder substitute brand.

The company continues to drive innovation in smokeless powder through the Hodgdon, Ramshot, Accurate Powder, IMR and Winchester brands. On the black powder substitute product side, brands Blackhorn209, Hodgdon Pyrodex, Hodgdon Triple Seven and IMR White Hots continue our history of bringing technologically advanced and unique propellants to the marketplace. Today, as over the last seventy-five years, the success of the Hodgdon Companies depends upon the goodwill and satisfaction of our loyal customers. Thank you for the trust you continue to give our products; we hope our products are a part of the reason you enjoy your chosen sport of hunting or shooting.

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Streedhan Laws In India: All You Need to Know

This article on 'Streedhan Laws In India: All You Need to Know' was written by an intern at Legal Upanishad.

Introduction

In India, women's rights and empowerment have become crucial areas of focus in recent years. One aspect of this movement is the protection of streedhan, a concept deeply rooted in Indian culture and traditions. Streedhan refers to the wealth, gifts, or property that a woman receives from her parents, relatives, or in-laws during her marriage. These gifts are meant to provide financial security and independence to the woman, and they hold significant cultural and emotional value. However, despite its importance, streedhan is often subjected to disputes, mistreatment, or even outright denial of ownership. To address these issues, India has implemented specific laws and regulations known as streedhan laws. These laws aim to protect women's rights regarding the streedhan they receive and ensure their empowerment within the institution of marriage. This article delves into the comprehensive understanding of streedhan laws in India, exploring their significance, key provisions, legal remedies, and recent developments.

Historical Context of Streedhan

Streedhan finds its roots in ancient Indian traditions and customs. Historically, women were given streedhan to provide them with financial security, enable them to maintain their own household, and ensure their independence. Streedhan often consisted of jewellery, land, cash, or other valuable assets. The concept reflected the belief that women deserved financial autonomy and were entitled to their own wealth, irrespective of their marital status. Over time, with changing social dynamics and patriarchal influences, the significance of streedhan has been undermined, leading to numerous disputes and exploitation. Recognizing the need to safeguard women's rights in relation to streedhan, the Indian legal system has implemented laws to ensure its protection and promote gender equality.

Legal Provisions for Streedhan

The legal framework surrounding streedhan in India is multi-faceted, encompassing several acts, sections, and judicial precedents. Understanding these provisions is crucial for women to assert their rights and seek appropriate legal remedies in case of disputes. Some key provisions include: - The Hindu Succession Act, 1956: The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 recognizes streedhan as a woman's absolute property. It ensures that a woman has the right to acquire, hold, and dispose of streedhan according to her wishes, independent of her husband or other family members. - Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961: Although streedhan and dowry are distinct, the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 plays a crucial role in streedhan-related disputes. The act prohibits the giving or taking of dowry and provides legal protection to women against dowry harassment, cruelty, or any demand for dowry. This act indirectly supports the protection of streedhan by discouraging the unlawful appropriation of a woman's wealth. - Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 recognizes the importance of streedhan and acknowledges it as a woman's right. It ensures that any denial of streedhan or harassment related to it can be addressed under the act. Women can seek protection orders, residence orders, monetary reliefs, and other legal remedies to safeguard their streedhan and secure their well-being. - Matrimonial Laws: Various matrimonial laws, such as the Hindu Marriage Act, the Muslim Personal Law, and the Special Marriage Act, also incorporate provisions to safeguard streedhan. These laws outline the rights and obligations of both spouses, ensuring that a woman's streedhan is not misappropriated or unduly controlled by her husband or in-laws.

Legal Remedies and Redressal

In cases where a woman's streedhan rights are violated, the legal system provides several avenues for seeking redressal. It is essential for women to be aware of these remedies to protect their streedhan effectively. Some common legal remedies include: - Filing a Police Complaint: If a woman faces harassment, mistreatment, or denial of streedhan, she can file a complaint with the police. It is crucial to gather and preserve evidence, such as photographs, receipts, or witnesses, to support the case. - Seeking Civil Remedies: Women can approach civil courts to seek specific reliefs such as injunctions, recovery of streedhan, or even compensation for the emotional distress caused due to the violation of their rights. - Initiating Legal Proceedings: Women can also file legal cases against their husbands or in-laws under relevant acts like the Hindu Succession Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, or the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. These legal proceedings help ensure that the woman's rights are protected and her streedhan is rightfully returned. - Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Mediation or arbitration can be used as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve streedhan disputes amicably. These processes provide a platform for dialogue and negotiation, promoting a fair settlement and reducing the burden on the judiciary.

Recent Developments and Challenges

In recent years, streedhan laws in India have witnessed significant developments aimed at strengthening women's rights. However, challenges persist in their effective implementation. Some noteworthy recent developments include: - Awareness Campaigns and Legal Aid: Government initiatives, NGOs, and legal aid organizations are working together to raise awareness about streedhan laws among women. These campaigns aim to empower women with knowledge about their rights and the legal recourse available to them in case of streedhan-related disputes. - Fast Track Courts and Timely Justice: To expedite streedhan-related cases, fast track courts have been established. These specialized courts focus on resolving cases related to women's rights, including those involving streedhan, within a shorter timeframe, ensuring timely justice. - Digital Documentation and Evidence: The use of digital documentation and evidence, such as photographs, videos, or online receipts, has become instrumental in streedhan disputes. Digital platforms provide secure ways to store and present evidence, strengthening the woman's case in legal proceedings. However, despite these positive developments, challenges persist. Lack of awareness, social stigmas, and complex legal procedures often deter women from seeking justice. Furthermore, cultural biases, delays in legal proceedings, and inadequate implementation of streedhan laws continue to impede effective redressal.

Suggestions

Awareness and Education: - Conduct widespread awareness campaigns to educate women about their rights regarding streedhan, emphasizing the importance of financial independence and empowerment. - Integrate streedhan laws into school curricula and conduct workshops and seminars to educate young girls about their rights and the legal recourse available to them. Legal Reforms: - Continuously review and update existing streedhan laws to address any gaps or loopholes that may be exploited. - Simplify legal procedures and make them more accessible, ensuring that women can easily navigate the system without facing unnecessary delays or financial burdens. - Consider the establishment of dedicated streedhan courts or special cells within existing courts to handle streedhan-related cases efficiently.

Conclusion

The streedhan laws in India play a vital role in protecting women's rights and promoting their empowerment within the institution of marriage. Recognizing the cultural and emotional value of streedhan, these laws provide a legal framework to safeguard women's ownership, independence, and financial security. Through various legal provisions, remedies, and recent developments, streedhan laws aim to address the challenges faced by women in asserting their rights. By raising awareness, facilitating legal aid, and expediting judicial processes, efforts are being made to create an environment where women can confidently protect their streedhan and secure their empowerment. However, to ensure the effective implementation of streedhan laws, continuous efforts are needed to eliminate social stigmas, enhance awareness, and streamline legal procedures. Empowering women with knowledge about their rights and facilitating accessible legal remedies will contribute to a society where streedhan is rightfully recognized, respected, and protected, fostering gender equality and women's empowerment in India.

References

- The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 - Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 - Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - “What Is Streedhan As Per Law? Is It Legal In India?” available at https://sahodar.in/what-is-streedhan-as-per-law-is-it-legal-in-india/ (Last visited on 08-06-2023) Read the full article