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Pet passport requirements to travel with dogs and cats
Rules in force on the transport of pets across EU Member States:
People travelling on holiday or taking up permanent residence (or other non-commercial trips without sale or change of ownership) from/to Ireland from/to other EU Member State may carry their cat, dog or ferret with them provided that the following requirements are met:
- The pet must be identified with a microchip*(a transponder that is readable with a device compatible with standard ISO 11785):
- The animal must travel with its EU Pet passport, showing that it is currently immunised against rabies. In the cases where the dogs come from countries other than Finland, Malta or the United Kingdom, they must have been vaccinated against Echinococcus multilocularis (taenia) within a period of less than 120 h (5 days) and more than 24 hours (1 day) before the scheduled time of arrival.
- In those cases where the number of animals travelling exceeds 5, you must request a medical certificate to your veterinary stating that the animals have undergone a clinical examination 48 hours before departure, except in those cases where they travel to take part in a race or another competition.
All animals must travel with their PASSPORT showing that:
- They have been identified by tattoo (only valid if the animal was tattooed before July 2011) or an electronic identification system (microchip).
- They have been vaccinated or revaccinated against rabies.
In cases where the animal comes from a country other than the United Kingdom, Finland or Ireland, they must be vaccinated against Echinococcus Multilocularis (tapeworm) in the period between 120h (5 days) and 24 hours (1 day) prior to the scheduled arrival time. (only applicable for dogs)
In certain European countries (Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican City State) pets will be allowed to enter the country in accordance with the national rules as applicable (except the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Sweden).
From certain countries with favourable anti-rabies conditions (Ascension Island; United Arab Emirates; Antigua and Barbuda; Netherlands Antilles; Argentina; Australia; Aruba; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Barbados; Bahrain; Bermuda; Belarus; Canada; Chile; Fiji; Falkland Islands; Hong Kong; Croatia; Jamaica; Japan; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Cayman Islands; Montserrat; Mauritius; Mexico; Malaysia; New Caledonia; New Zealand; French Polynesia; Saint Pierre and Miquelon; Russian Federation; Singapore; Saint Helena; Trinidad and Tobago; Taiwan; United States of America; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; British Virgin Islands; Vanuatu; Wallis and Futuna; Mayotte;) they will also be granted entry into European states (except the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Sweden) if they have a valid certificate as required by the applicable national rules.
For cases of entry from specific countries with unfavourable anti-rabies conditions not included in the previous point, animals will be granted entry to European states (except Sweden, the United Kingdom and Malta) provided that they have a valid certificate as required by the applicable national rules, stating that the animal has undergone anti-rabies vaccination or, as appropriate, a re-vaccination that is valid in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturing laboratory, with an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigen unit per dose (WHO rule), and that the animal has been subject to an evaluation of neutralising antibodies of 0.5 UI/ml, as a minimum, in a sample taken by an accredited veterinarian at least 30 days after the vaccination and 3 months before the journey.


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Starting with version 0.8, Jade includes an OLE Automation interface for groves.
To use this, the DLLs spnnnu.dll, grove.dll, spgrove.dll, groveoa.dll must be installed in the Windows system directory or in your PATH. The IDL file for the interface is included just for documentation. If you have Visual Basic I suggest using the Object Browser instead.
The groveoa dll must be registered. One way to do this is to run
regsvr32 groveoa.dll. regsvr32 comes with Visual C++ and
many other Microsoft tools. It may be in your \msdev\bin directory or
in your Windows system directory. It's also part of Microsoft's free
Java SDK. Alternatively in Visual Basic just add a reference to the
DLL (using the Browse button).
This interface supports the following modules from the SGML property set:
The names of properties and classes are based on the application name
specified in the property set, with the initial letter of each word
capitalized, and spaces removed. Class names are suffixed with
Node. So, for example, the class whose application name
sgml document is represented by an
SgmlDocumentNode object.
Objects implementing classes in the SGML property set all derive from
Node object. There is also a
object that represents node lists, and a
object that represents named node lists: these are both collections
and can be accessed using the Visual Basic for each syntax. Property
values are represented in the obvious way. Character valued properties
are represented as longs.
Each individual character can be accessed as a separate node. This is
obviously not very efficient, and the interface provides a way to
avoid having to do this. Instead of using the
property use the
ChunkChildren property, and instead of
using the
Char property on data char nodes use the
CharChunk property. The
CharChunk property
returns a string with the value of the
Char property
followed by the value of the Char property for following
DataChar nodes (as many as is convenient for the
ChunkChildren coordinates with
CharChunk by omitting the
DataChar nodes
whose characters are in the
CharChunk property of a
DataChar nodes.
The position in storage (eg in a file) of any node is available using
StoragePos property.
This interface has no UI. It does not automatically display messages
from the parser. Instead the parser messages are exposed as nodes in
the grove. The grove root has a
Messages property which
is a node list of
Message nodes.
To create a grove use the
GroveBuilder class. The
parse method takes system identifier and returns the root
of the grove.
The interface is designed to be useable in a GUI environment as well
as from the command line. It therefore does not use environment
variables like the programs that come with SP. The grove builder
properties whose names start with
Default are stored in
the Windows registry.
As an example of how to use this with Visual Basic (including VBA), I've written a trivial validator.
To use this with Perl you need the current version of Perl for Win32 (at least Build 306). The foreach stuff in this Build has a bug; I've created a source patch. As an example of how to use this in perl, I've written a trivial normalizer.
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A remodeled kitchen is so much more than an expense. It is an investment that will pay you back in many ways. Not only will it improve your own enjoyment, a well-done kitchen remodel will most definitely increase the value of your home. You will also be able to recoup the majority, if not more than the cost when it comes time to sell.
Almost any realtor will tell you that the kitchen is the single most important room when re-selling a home. "A kitchen is key because the kitchen is at the center of our lives and a place where we spend a good amount of time. When home buyers are shopping, they will often forgive a few fix-up items here and there, but a well-designed kitchen will often seal the deal."
According to an article on the website of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, "Kitchens are the core of our command centers. They need to be both practical and efficient. Kitchens must have a sense of style, as well as function. Kitchens make a strong lifestyle statement."
Before you begin making choices of which upgrades you want to include in your remodel project, you need to determine what is the most important thing to you: a strong return on investment or the kitchen of your dreams? It's not to say that you can't have both, but there are instances where you will have to choose whether you want to make yourself happier than your pocketbook, so it's wise to know in advance what your preference is.
Here are some kitchen remodeling ideas that many South Sound homebuyers will be impressed with:
- Stick with timelss designs and color schemes. Opt for high-quality materials. They may cost more upfront, but they will undoubtedly be worth the expense when it comes time to sell.
- Stainless steel appliances are always a wise investment. They are timeless, neutral and add instant value.
- Quartz counter tops are almost a requirement in todays market. Not only are the beautiful, they do not require resealing, nor do they stain like granite.
- Solid wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts are a feature that most homebuyers look for. If your cabinets are in terrible condition or extremely outdated, many homebuyers won't give your home a second thought because they just see a lot of work.
- Another huge selling factor is energy efficiency, so making small changes like installing LED under-counter lighting or upgrading to more efficient windows are smart choices for kitchen remodeling.
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With the aim of improving the quality of
education at the night schools, we support Masoom to focus on enhancing the school
infrastructure, management systems and
education techniques.
All of this, so that more students are
encouraged to enrol and stay committed to complete their education with better grades, eventually resulting in enhanced employment opportunities
We joined hands with a non-profit organisation called Ibtada to improve the learning levels of primary schools students in the Ramgarh &Kishangarh Bas Block of Alwar district in Rajasthan.
Our endeavour is to make sure that more and more rural families are led to the path of
digital literacy, which is why we have setup 18 Digishalas in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh.
With competently trained 33 DigiGurus to guide over 6000 school children in
government schools, change is inevitable.
By ensuring that the basic public services are easily accessible, Janaagraha essentially helps make cities a better place to live in.
It addresses the root cause of problems arising in the areas of health and sanitaion, equality, environment and protection of national heritage, ensuring citizens have access to basic minimum quality of public infrastructure and services by transforming social infrastructure and service delivery in India's towns and cities.
Since the people at Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital understand the financial burden that families have to face when someone dear has to undergo cancer treatment, we resolved to assist them in their initiative. They offer subsidised cancer treatments for patients who can't afford it.
We facilitated the project by providing grant support for the maintenance cost of essential cancer treatment equipment for a year.
The Government of Meghalaya chose us as a strategic partner to improve the infrastructure and in turn contribute to the health, education and economic development in villages such as Mawlyngbna
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and their newborns need the right kind of nutrition, medical care and guidance for better health and overall development
The aim of this project is to improve the available public maternal and child care infrastructure.
Quick Glance
Through this initiative, both the Panchachuli Women Weavers (PWW) and we aimed to revive the dying arts and craft of the mountains of Uttarakhand. We also hoped to provide artisans living in far-flung rural areas the right means to upgrade their skills, acquire high quality raw materials, and use a common platform for marketing.
All of this, so that the women of Uttarakhand find a sustainable means to earn their living.
Being a change agent that brings about a long-lasting impact in the education system in the rural India is one of our primary motivators. To meet it, we adopted two schools and an Anganwadi in Sangakheda Kalan, Madhya Pradesh.
We partnered with Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT), to execute the school improvement project and conducted infrastructure repairs, introduced facilities in line with WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Guidelines by WHO and made sure that outdoor play equipment was available for the overall development of each child.
Our aim is to use Early Child Care & Education (ECCE) so that no child is left behind due to the unavailability of good quality education.
For this, we aimed at improving their comprehension, reading, and imagination skills through various learning aids.


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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
I'm Not Daring Baker Material
5 comments:
- Kitchen Goddess said...
Looks stunning. Good enough for the daring bakers I reckon. I could eat a slice right now.
- April 9, 2008 at 8:06 AM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
We LOVE pumpkin here also.....I made a recipe this past fall that were pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and they turn out real cakey. You have to keep them in the fridge and they are addicting.
- April 9, 2008 at 10:23 AM
- Peter M said...
OK, what's wrong with this cake? Give yourself more credit...looks fine to me.
- April 9, 2008 at 11:37 AM
- RecipeGirl said...
Looks perfectly wonderful to me. Of course you could be a daring baker!!
- April 9, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- Sophie said...
I think this cake actually looks really good! I like how fluffy the frosting looks, and the cake itself is probably pretty moist - that's what the photo tells me :). Nice to meet you - just discovered your blog. I love the little "if you want breakfast..." picture you have on your blog :P!
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Jeans: Hallhuber
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Nail polish: Schellac
Last year Julia visited her old friend Grete in Oslo. They strolled around the city and spotted a nice and small shoe shop accidentally. It took Julia only ten minutes to find not one but two perfect looking and fitting pairs. Obviously her feet are made for Norwegian shoes because usually it is rather hard for Julia to find well fitting shoes. For one year now, these shoes are walking her to all important events. And guess what! Of course Julia was wearing these gorgeous, beige peep toes to a wedding when she met her boyfriend. You can imagine that these shoes mean a lot to her! Besides, Julia's story makes it pretty clear: The perfect fitting shoe is hard to find!
Say Hello to the new super polish: Schellac! Say Good Buy to nicks, chips and smudges. Shellac is a nail product that lasts for at least 14 days without chipping, scratching, or smudging. Lasting 14 days is an accomplishment all by itself but shellac. Julia has even noticed that her nails are stronger and healthier after using shellac. I am already looking forward using it for the first time!


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- $270,000 (sold: 5/11/2018)
- 4 Beds
- 2 Full | 1 Partial Baths
- Year Built: 1996
- Residential
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- Status: Sold
Location, location, location! Convenient to shopping, hospital, restaurants, interstates, parks. You name it--it's close by! Enjoy this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home that is close to everything. The kitchen has solid surface countertops, stainless appliances, lots of cabinets and counter space that is open to an eating area. The large great room has vaulted ceilings, fireplace, hardwoods and plenty of room to enjoy a small setting up to a large gathering for any holiday or event. The main level also has a separate dining room with tray ceiling, laundry room, half bath, master bedroom and bath with walk-in closet. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Walk in attic and lots of storage for all the extras. Fenced yard with covered patio. Per seller, appliances about 6 yrs old, 50 yr warranty roof from Dec. 2017, hardwoods about 5 yrs old, 1 AC replaced about 5 years ago, some new light fixtures, fans and interior paint. Don't miss your chance to call this gem your home!
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|4 Beds
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|Year Built
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Marwadi University is striving for excellence in the field of education, in this endeavor one of the initiatives is "Union Budget-2018-19: Perspectives". The objective of the event is to enlighten the students and faculty members of Marwadi University about different perspectives of Union Budget. A panel discussion has been organized to know the pulse of different stakeholders in the society. Representatives from different Industry Bodies, Trade Associations, Sector Specific Experts and Academic
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No one is an island. Like a carefully cultivated garden, we grow and thrive within a web of relationships, each of us necessary and vital to the health of the whole. Over the last year, Saint Francis Community Services has begun strengthening and expanding those relationships, reaching out and forming friendships with those we hope will help grow the garden of this life-affirming ministry.
Robert Louis Stevenson said, "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." We agree. Learn how the Episcopal Church's Five Marks of Mission guides Saint Francis Community Services and our response to a widening set of challenges to the health, security, and dignity of marginalized children and families.
Since our founding in 1945, Saint Francis Community Services continues to answer the gospel call to love our neighbor. We honor the lives of children and families through our work, including a partnership with the people of the Diocese of El Salvador. It embodies our ministry roots and delivers tangible testimony to our missional identity.


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Active Share and Mutual Fund Performance
47 Pages Posted: 2 Oct 2010 Last revised: 17 Jan 2013
Date Written: January 15, 2013
I sort domestic all-equity mutual funds into different categories of active management using Active Share and tracking error. I find that over my sample period until the end of 2009, the most active stock pickers have outperformed their benchmark indices even after fees and transaction costs. In contrast, closet indexers or funds focusing on factor bets have lost to their benchmarks after fees. The same long-term performance patterns held up over the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and they also hold within market cap styles. Closet indexing increases in volatile and bear markets and has become more popular after 2007. Cross-sectional dispersion in stock returns positively predicts average benchmark-adjusted performance by stock pickers.
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- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MTMP2010A, 'Apply animal welfare and handling requirements'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
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- Reference books for 'Apply animal welfare and handling requirements' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and explain animal handling practices
1.1 Work instructions and work practices for the welfare and handling of animals are identified
1.2 The impact on the quality of meat of stressing and/or injuring animals is identified
1.3 Defects in meat quality resulting from poor handling techniques of live animals are identified
2. Identify and explain animal welfare requirements
2.1 Risks to animals being handled are identified
2.2 Workplace and regulatoryrequirements for handling animals humanely are identified and explained
2.3 Relevant sections of the applicable Animal Welfare Standard and relevant legislation are identified and explained
3. Identify and explain Workplace Health and Safety(WHS) requirements for handling animals safely
3.1 Risks associated with handling animals are identified
3.2 WHS requirements associated with handling animals are identified
4. Identify and explain livestock identification procedures
4.1 Individual animal identification procedures are identified, where appropriate, according to workplace, WHS and regulatory requirements
4.2 The purpose of individual mob and lot identification is explained
4.3 Lots are identified according to workplace requirements
4.4 The consequences of incorrect lot identification are explained
5. Identify and explain requirements for dealing with sick and injured stock
5.1 Workplace and regulatory requirements are explained
5.2 Humane destruction (euthanasing) arrangements are described
6. Apply animal welfare and handling techniques
6.1 Animals are handled in a way that complies with workplace requirements and minimises stress
6.2 Flow of stock to meet processing requirements is maintained
6.3 Animals are handled safely in accordance with workplace and WHS requirements
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Colony Wars Series Space Combat Action Video Games
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Bloomberg: "Lured by low interest rates, low gas prices, and a crop of seductive vehicles that are faster, smarter, and more efficient than ever before, American drivers are increasingly riding in style. Don't be fooled by the curb appeal, though—those swanky machines are heavily leveraged."
"The country's auto debt hit a record in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, when a rush of year-end car shopping pushed vehicle loans to a dubious peak of $1.16 trillion. The combination of new car smell and new credit woes stretches from Subarus in Maine to Teslas in San Francisco."
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The younger sibling impressed the Biltmore brass and made the team, ending up on a line with his brother. The Bathgate duo powered Guelph to the OHA title that year, combining for 56 points in 26 playoff games. Frank earned a short tryout in 1952 with the Rangers, playing two games for the Blueshirts in the NHL. Later that year Andy was up with New York for the first of his 12 years with the big club as a high-scoring centre.
In 1958 Andy returned the favour, arranging a tryout for Frank, who had been playing for Windsor in the OHA Sr. loop since 1954. Muzz Patrick, the Rangers general manager, despite Andy's recommendation, did not sign Frank and he ended his playing career where it began, in the OHA, in 1962 some 15 years after it began.
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Never Lose a Paper Lottery Ticket Again
March 28, 2014 by admin · Leave a Comment
It happens to the best of us; we buy a lottery ticket and somehow lose track of it. It's lost. But what if it featured winning Powerball numbers? Or Super Lotto Plus numbers? Losing a lottery ticket can be frustrating, but it doesn't have to happen. There is a way to never lose a paper lottery ticket again. How? Through Lotto Gopher.
Lotto Gopher has been around for a few years now as a messenger service that offers storage and handling of lottery tickets. First, they allow members to order lottery tickets on the web. If this service wasn't incredible enough, they get the tickets for the subscribers. They go to the store, get the tickets, and then store them in a safe storage facility. If it sounds unique, it is. There are few companies that offer this type of service, let alone companies that go through such an intense interview process for its employees. The employees that retrieve the tickets on your behalf go through a through interview as well as a background check. What's more, they are bonded, insured, and provided with training.
Now that you know you don't have to lose your lottery ticket, you can discover the other benefits associated with becoming a subscriber. Lotto Gopher makes it possible for you to order lottery tickets from the comfort of your own home. They also offer a place for you to chat about your love for the California lottery. The social website offers a member's forum, online pools, and a variety of tools and apps.
Stratospheric Photography with a Weather Balloon Camera
March 25, 2014 by admin · Leave a Comment
Photographing the Earth from 200 miles above ground makes for an impressive photo opportunity. It's also surprisingly affordable, and easy to set up. Hobbyists enthusiastically join the more than 60,000 weather balloons launched yearly throughout the United States. Building a high altitude balloon kit is easy to do and an affordable way to get some unique perspective on our little blue planet.
What You Need
You will need at least a 600kg near space balloon to launch something that will reach the stratosphere. At that size, you can also carry a small payload. Typically, these payloads consist of GPS units and a camera. There are several light weight cameras available, and you should make sure that your choice is able to survive the fall back to Earth. You can also buy special containers to house the camera and protect it from the shock of falling.
How it Works
The day of the launch, you will need to prepare the payload and fill your balloon with gas. Once the payload is secured, via a rope, and you have switched your camera on, set the timing of the shots. Most small cameras can shoot whenever something passes through the frame, or on a timed basis. A GPS unit is handy for data retrieval, as the balloon will float some distance away from your launch site.
Where to Post
Once you have collected your photos and uploaded them to a computer, you can set up a blog for your photos. Try WordPress, which you can install on your own Web server, or Tumblr, which you can use a subdomain. There are also photo sharing services like Flickr or Picassa that can store your photos in the cloud.
Never Be Without the Energy You Need
March 24, 2014 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Start Pac
So much of the technology we rely on today is an integral part of our lives. Were we suddenly to be without it, we'd be at a loss for what to do. Once in a while, we get a taste of this when we forget our cell phones at home or they simply run out of energy. Another, less simple example is when our car batteries die and we find out what it's like to not have that very important technology handy.
But this happens in our business lives too for many of us. If you use commercial hardware on the job, you may have discovered, first-hand, the frustration and challenges that come from not having your energy when you needed it.
Fortunately, there is other technology available to make sure this issue never becomes a problem for you. While you might run out of energy, you can use lithium batteries to fill them back up simply by using a power supply device. You can also take advantage of lithium GPU technology for this same purpose.
No matter what kind of technology your daily life depends on, you can make sure you always have the electricity you need thanks to the right kind of battery.
Start Pac sells a number of different portable battery pack options so you never have to be without the energy you need. Whether it's for a vehicle or commercial hardware, the company has everything you need and can point you to a local dealer as well.
Get to Know the Fingerprint Time Clock System
March 6, 2014 by admin · Leave a Comment
Written by Allied Time
If you're in the market for a new employee time clock system, you might be surprised by the options. Many specialty stores such as Allied Time offer everything from advanced web-based time clock systems to traditional punch clocks that are basic and easy to use.
But the latest time clock systems available today are biometric time clocks, or time clocks that track time and attendance by utilizing an attribute of the employee, such as the hand, face, or fingerprint. Not sure whether you need a biometric time clock for your company? Here's a look at the fingerprint time clock system as well as the reasons you might need it for your company.
Fingerprint Time Clock 101
What is a fingerprint time clock? A fingerprint time clock uses finger scanning technology to identify your employees. This type of technology can figure out the identity of an employee even if their fingers are dry, wet, cracked, or dirty.
If you don't want to use a finger, you can go a step further and purchase hand-reader technology. However, both types are efficient in identifying the employee and tracking everything from work hours to overtime. A fingerprint time clock system can also support many different schedules, departments, and pay policies.
Why You Might Need a Fingerprint Time Clock
Many companies rely on the security and efficiency of biometric time clock systems such as fingerprint time clocks. The first reason you might need one is for security purposes. Security is a major concern for many businesses, and this might be the case for you. A fingerprint time clock offers incredible security because it features biometric verification. You might also need a fingerprint time clock if you're looking for a wireless web-based system so that your employees can "clock in" anytime, anywhere.
The Benefits of Fingerprint Scanning
There are many advantages to using a fingerprint time clock system over a traditional time punch clock. Efficient and accurate, a fingerprint time clock eliminates common problems associated with traditional time clock systems, such as "buddy punching." A fingerprint time clock also helps improve common payroll problems. Eliminating problems such as buddy punching and common payroll issues helps save businesses a lot of money – yet another advantage to using fingerprint scanning technology. Finally, a fingerprint scanning time clock system helps maximize the efficiency of your business by providing automatic features. By automating payroll features, businesses can focus on other areas of the company.
Allied Time offers employee time tracking systems and supplies, including biometric time clocks, web-based time clocks/time clock online, and traditional time clocks.
Types of Police Speed Traps
March 6, 2014 by admin · Leave a Comment
The speed limit of a road is a complex calculation. Long stretches of open road might let drivers travel at 70-80 miles per hour, while denser populations require lower speeds. Public safety is the biggest contributor, but there isn't a set of rules that define how speed is set. Cities might review points where accidents happen, or make decisions based on the environment (like a dual lane highway near a mountain). Before the officer ever picks up a police radar gun, you should know the warning signs of a speed trap.
Speed Limit Signs
Probably the oldest form of speed trap, a speed limit sign tries to help drivers get acquainted with local limits. Speed limits come from a road conditions, traffic flow and the speed that will total the minimal cost to society. While not a speed trap in the traditional sense, it is a sign that drivers need to slow down when they approach one. Remember, you can be ticketed for driving too slow as well.
Radar Guns
Police radar guns are probably the most popular form of speed trap for drivers to be aware of on the highway. Often, a cop will park his or her car on the side of the road out of view and flip on a radar device. The gun is designed to read the speed of drivers coming towards it. When there is a shift in the frequency emitted by the gun, the officer knows whether you are speeding.
Speed Cameras
Speed cameras can be a more subtle method of trapping drivers going too fast. It's perfect for those who have a hard time holding their tongue when they are stopped by police. A camera that is placed at the side of the road records the oncoming speed of vehicles, and speeding cars are caught in snapshots. The driver may not even realize he has been caught until he receives the ticket in the mail.
Speed Boards
Speed boards are similar to speed signs, in that they tell the driver what speed is sufficient for the road. The sign has built in radar or laser technology that looks at how quickly a driver is moving and blinks a warning at them to slow down. It's a subtle reminder to drivers, confronting them with the actual speeds they are travelling in an effort to get them to slow.
Police say that there are no monthly speed trap quotas they must meet to keep their jobs, but the goal is to get drivers to slow down. Speeding tickets often don't add much to the city's coffers, but they do help keep people safe. Observe the rules of road, but know a speed trap when you see one.
Radar Gun Sales specializes in police and recreational radar guns for sale. To purchase a radar gun online, visit Radar Gun Sales.


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Dinner and drinks? What about a cocktail party? Make sure you wrap up warm when the sun goes down with this elegant coat. The modern lapel is complemented by pockets and a shift silhouette. Wear it open over a cocktail dress or to work over jeans, a simple blouse and ankle boots.


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"In a thoroughly contemporary twist on the classic jazz lore tradition of the territory band, the Jazz Heritage Orchestra reflects the contributions of an impressive range of musicians from several points on the Midwestern map."
- Willard Jenkins
Journalist (JazzTimes, Down Beat, BET On Jazz WPFW)
Artistic Director of the Tri-C JazzFest
Steppin' Out CD
Just a Closer Walk With TheeTraditional (3:01)
And That's That (Dennis Makrel) (6:18)
Jeannine (Duke Pearson) (7:04)
A Greasy Brown Paper Sack (Leslie Drayton) (5:19)
Maybe You Don't (Mike Kamuf) (6:57)
Count 'Em (James Cleveland / Quincy Jones) (7:12)
Tin Tin Deo (Walter Fuller, Chano Pozo) (9:44)
I'll Tell You What (Mike Kamuf) (7:52)
Hot House (Tadd Dameron) (8:09)
Study War No More Traditional (2:48)
The Jazz Heritage Orchestra's current CD, Steppin' Out is available through the Cleveland State University Black Studies Program.
The Jazz Heritage Orchestra is a professional 16-piece not-for-profit performance/education aggregation which is officially in residence in the Cleveland State University Black Studies Program. The orchestra is composed of outstanding jazz performers who are also highly competent music educators.
Through the auspices of the Cleveland State University Black Studies Program, the Jazz Heritage Orchestra is available for concerts, educational seminars, clinics, master classes, and workshops throughout the United States of America and around the world.
For more information please call (216) 687-5461.


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Written by sandrassatchels
I am so excited about the new "Rearrange" feature. In the past, as you know, once an item is listed, it could not be moved -- It was almost like having a store window, that once you place something in the window, you could not change it to accommodate coordinating pieces as they would come into the store.
I have up to 20 different fabrics at any given time, and 7 to 10 items in each fabric. Before the "Rearrange" feature, my customer who wanted a "large double pocket" shoulder bag in the Obsidian fabric, would not see all the accessories in the same fabric on the same page. Especially since I keep adding new items. Now, I have been able to arrange all of my Obsidian in a grouping. This is like showing the fries with the burger. This will promote multiple item sales. Instead of just a handbag, the customer will decide on a coin purse to go inside etc.,
This announcement was emailed on September 3, 2008. Follow this link. This is the simplest update I've ever enjoyed.
Thank you Etsy.


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This article is directed to icon designers contributing to Iconfinder, who are willing to take action to improve their icon sales. For that, we gathered a list of tips:
1. More is more
There is a direct correlation between the number of icons a designer has on the site and total sales. Quality is also very important, but the ideal scenario is to have a lot of high quality, unique icons.
2. New Styles
Line and Filled-line icons are very popular right now. Icon design trends can change rapidly (every time Google or Apple changes styles). It is important to keep up with the trends which translate into customer demand.
3. Tell Stories
We have observed that icon sales are trending towards more complex icons that tell stories or depict actions. Whereas "noun" icons used to be popular, "verb" icons (showing actions) seem to be selling more.
4. Distinguish yourself
Icon design seems to be self-influencing in that when a particular style or color scheme becomes popular, everyone copies it . Try branching out into some completely new styles to make your icons stand out. This is risky, of course, so start small and create an SEO set that is completely different to see how it goes.
5. Promote yourself
Incorporate as many channels as possible in promoting your work from Dribbble to Pinterest, FB, Twitter, etc. The more people who know you sell icons, the more customers you will have. It takes a while but building your following up on social media, specifically with potential customers (designers, app developers, etc) will have a positive impact.
6. Do some guest blog posts
If you have an idea for an article for our blog that you think will be interesting to potential customers, write up a summary and email it to email@example.com. This is a great way to get exposure.
7. Post new icon sets regularly
Keeping a good pace at uploading new icon sets will give you more visibility. You can be featured on our frontpage and also on your Iconfinder followers' front pages.
8. Come up with better tags
The ideal number is between 4 and 7 tags per icon and it can make your icons rank better in the search results. But be careful in not spamming your icons with tags, as that will influence your sales negatively. Read about Tags and Optimal number of tags per icon.
9. Focus on sales to Pro users
Creating cohesive sets around themes that will appeal to Pro subscribers. A Pro user is probably looking for icons for a project so theme-focused icons for common types of projects will be appealing to Pro users. They are usually looking for large families of icons of the same style from where they can choose all different icons without worrying about consistency of the final result. Having the same icons in several styles helps too as it also increases the number of icons you have for sale (remember, more is more).
Also check out the demand trends in our Icon designer reports.
10. Choose appealing colors
Garish, overly contrasting, loud colors can hurt sales. When in doubt, use a color combination chart such as Google's Material Design color chart or any of the tools listed on http://www.creativebloq.com/colour/tools-colour-schemes-12121430
Read more about Colors.
11. Listen to your users
Keep an eye on the comment section under your icon sets. It is not uncommon for users to ask for some additions to the already existing icon sets. Since this is direct feedback from the users, this is one of the best insights you can get on what might be missing. Offering a consistent icon set with a complete set of icons that users need will distinguish you from the rest of the icon sets in that category. Also, your customers can contact you for specific projects they need your design skills for. It is a good source of opportunities, so keep your ears open.
12. Consistency across style and theme
Have many icon sets or larger icon sets consistent in style and themes. Having a broad offer of icons that are consistent between each other is a great thing. This way, even the pickiest customers will be able to find a group of icons that they can use on the same website without worrying about them not matching.
Read more about Consistency.
13. Do variations
Have the same icon sets in different styles can be helpful. This has to do with the #1 above. Having a variation of the same icon in several style also increases the total number of icons you offer and the chances a user will like any of the different styles you offer. However, it is important to be mindful about this one, as too many variations can clutter the marketplace with too similar content and may be a reason for rejection of the icon set. Read more about Variations.
In case you are experiencing decreasing icon sales, check out this other article for more tips: Decreasing icon sales: What to do?


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Formartine United have announced their first fundraising event of the New Year in the form of their popular annual Sportsmans Dinner..
The event will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Dyce, on Saturday, February 21.
Host for the evening will be Press and Journal Highland League correspondent Dave Edwards who will be in the company of special guest speaker Dean Saunders and comedian Les Peters.
With a career spanning almost two decades, Dean Saunders, has a host of tales from his illustrious career, quickly making him one of the most sought after football speakers on the after dinner speaker circuit.
A legendary goal scorer, Saunders, began his career at his home town club of Swansea City before enjoying brief spells at Brighton and then Oxford United.
In 1988 Oxford sold Saunders to Derby County for £1m.
Three years (and 42 goals) later Saunders moved to Liverpool, who paid a then English record fee of £2.9 million to make him Ian Rush's new strike-partner following the departures of David Speedie and Peter Beardsley.
Saunders is undoubtedly one of the Welsh national team's most prolific goal scorers.
He made his international debut aged 21 in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland in 1986, the first of 75 caps.
He scored 22 international goals, putting him fourth on the all-time Wales list behind Ian Rush, Ivor Allchurch and Trevor Ford.
His playing career saw Saunders also see service with Aston Villa, Galatasaray, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Benfica and Bradford City before moving into management with Wreham, Doncaster Rovers and Wolves.
As a football speaker, Dean brings his career to life, giving audience members an insight into the world of professional football.
With more than 25 years' experience as a writer both in Britain and America, Les Peters will dig deep into his notebooks to uncover a selection of stories – mostly true and all hilarious – to share with you.
A regular at Sportsmans' Dinners at the likes of Old Trafford, Ibrox, Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers, golf, football, rugby, cricket and bowling clubs throughout the length and breadth of the UK can all testify to the value and enjoyment of Les Peters.
If you would like to join this popular event, individual tickets are on sale for £66.
Meanwhile group bookings of ten guests are available at £600 per table.
These can be reserved by contacting the club by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling 07580 744355.


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The Benevolent Fund began with an anonymous gift for Rappahannock citizens with emergency needs such as food, medicine, heating, emergency repairs. Funds are raised through an annual Celebrity Waiters' Dinner and direct donations to match a private foundation grant. Trinity provides the primary organization and assumes the administrative costs for this fund.
Through the Rector's Discretionary Fund, 3.5% of Trinity's general income is used to meet the needs local and transient.
Helping Hands involves several of our folks helping with minor home repair and handicap access needs.
Community Halloween Party held in our parish hall and open to the entire county. Five Hundred hot dogs delivered in 2014.
Thanksgiving turkeys for the needy. Every turkey brought by a parishioner is matched by one church member with the fixings for the rest of dinner.
Birthday gifts are provided to participants at the local Senior Center.
Christmas Cherub Program provides Christmas gifts for children through the Department of Social Services.
CARE Community Action for the Relief of the Elderly.
We are grateful that many members of our congregation are active in meeting the needs of Rappahannock residents through local organizations. This includes the local Food Pantry, School Backpack program, Starfish Mentoring, Fire and Rescue volunteering, Senior Services, CARE (Community Action for the Relief of the Elderly), Auxiliary Thrift Shop of the Washington Fire Dept., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, RappCats Shelter, and many other community ministries.
International Scholar Fund provides support for exchange students from other countries.
The Congregation of the Good Shepherd, China, offers mission and relief work in China.
The Tent of Nations Women's Center a Christian Ministry furthers peace, understanding and education of Palestinian women in the village of Nahalin in the western countryside of the Bethlehem Area.
The King's Family Children's Home in Sourth Africa cares for abandoned babies.
St. Marc Trade School: In partnership with other churches in Region 13 of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, we support a trade school in the mountains of Southwest Haiti. Since August of 2011, members of Trinity have led or participated in ten visits to Trouin, Haiti, in support of the St. Marc Academic and Trade Schools and the people of Trouin. In partnership with Voix et Actions, a local Haitian organization, we support economic development for familes in the Trouin area through a micro-loan program and a goat distribution and breeding program.
With the help of a Diocese of Virginia Mustard Seed Grant, we are also improving sanitation at the St. Marc Schools and Church by replacing the existing unusable toilet this summer with a new outdoor toilet.
Follow this link for information on Voix et Actions and our mision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygm5ope63f8&feature=sharecro-loan and goat programs
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
The ECW gives financial support to the following:
Local charities: Loan Closet for hospital equipment, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Christmas for needy families, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services, CARE, CCLC (Sursum Corda, a day care center), all 7 Volunteer Fire & Rescue Departments, Shop with a Deputy, Food Pantry, Senior Center, Shrinemont camp scholarship, Rector's Discretionary Fund, Fauquier-Rappahannock Free Clinic.
In Parish: The Altar Guild, the kneelers and the Garden Guild.
Farther afield: support for Kings Childrens Home in South Africa, and St. Marc's Trade School in Haiti.
Brotherhood of St Andrew
Local charities: CARE, support for seniors through Social Services, Helping Hands
Our Prayer Partners
Good Shepherd, Beijing, China
Saint Mary's, Rosettenville, South Africa
Saint Marc's, Trouin, Haiti


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Campbell Tartan & Clan
Although there are a number of Campbell Tartans, only four of these tartans are recognised by the Clan Chief as official tartans that can worn by Clan members. These are Campbell Clan (Black Watch), Campbell of Breadalbane, Campbell of Cawdor and Campbell of Loudoun. Clan Campbell's Chief is Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll who is well known for playing Elephant Polo.
Clan Campbell Crest & Motto
"Ne Obliviscaris"Forget Not


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Reds captain Gerrard is set to start Sunday´s Barclays Premier League clash against Chelsea despite suffering a fractured toe but Liverpool then want him to rest to avoid aggravating the problem.
Chief executive Parry told Radio Five Live´s Sportsweek programme: "It´s the sort of injury that is going to need careful nursing and rest. If we had two games in a week, we´d be looking to rest him in one of them."
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Charles R. Savage was born in Southampton, England in 1832. Savage established himself as an "ambrotypist" in New York, a practitioner of a newer and more rewarding (though more cumbersome) photographic means than either daguerreotyping or calotyping, He died in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1909.
Savage had a wagon custom built and outfitted as a portable photographic lab. He travelled the Mormon Pioneer Trail in order to photo-document the route. Savage joined a Mormon train which left Nebraska City for Salt Lake to start his trek.
Given a permanent rail pass in May of 1869, the photographer traveled and took pictures of the Union Pacific for more than forty years, recording a large segment of the West in the process. Yet, Charles Savage remains best known today for the work he did in a three-day period in 1869--the picturing and processing of views of the "joining of the rails" created between May 10 and 12 of that year. The resulting photographs became well known nationally.
Biography adapted from Artists of Utah.
The second photographer (the first being Marsena Cannon) to settle for a long duration in Utah was George Ottinger's partner-to-be, Charles Roscoe Savage (1832-1909). Born in Southampton, England, Savage heard the Mormon message and converted rapidly to the new faith in his mid-teen years. Eventually serving in the L.D.S. Swiss mission from 1852 to 1855, the young man then bided his time until passage for America became possible in the year following his mission in that German-speaking region. Working for an additional two years as an interpreter for other Mormon immigrants arriving at Castle Gardens, New York, in 1857-58, Savage became interested in picture-taking and, upon conclusion of his interpretive work, started a new career as a photographer in New York City.
Savage established himself as an "ambrotypist" in New York, a practitioner of a newer and more rewarding (though more cumbersome) photographic means than either daguerreotyping or calotyping, both of which were on the decline in usage by the time the young convert had decided to pursue a living in that field. The Savage process was actually a variant on the "wet collodian technique" invented in England in 1851 by Frederick Scott Archer. In this instance, glass sheets freshly coated with light-sensitive "collodian" were exposed and developed wet to create finely detailed and highly delicate negatives. These glass negatives, which carried a high light-revealing whitish deposit, could then be black-backed" to appear positive, and "direct positive" was the "ambrotype" (as opposed to similar "japanned" black of brown iron-sheet "ferrotype" or "tintype" positives that had developed at about the same time).
Because such collodian-process pictures could only be developed while still wet, photographers using such means were forced to have "dark rooms" with them wherever they went. The young Charles Savage used a "curtain made from an old grey blanket and a tea chest" for his purpose in New York, and then a year later (1859), he probably worked with a more involved wagon field-lab set-up upon arrival in Florence, Nebraska, on the way west. Traveling to Salt Lake City in 1860, Savage at first set up a partnership with the old dauererotypist Marsena Cannon, but around 1863, the more permanent association with the photo-tinter/painter George Ottinger was established, as Ottinger became president and Savage became treasurer of the Deseret Academy of Arts.
Photographic technology improved during the 1860s, and various innovations, especially regarding the collodian process, began to change the character of frontier camera work. For instance, moving back to Salt Lake City after only a relatively short time spent in business in Park City, Savage and Ottinger were introduced during the same general period to the so-called "stereograph." Invented by Sir David Brewster and popularized in this country by the physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1863 and probably introduced in Salt Lake City by returning missionary Thomas B. Stenhouse (who had actually been responsible for Savage's original conversion in England back in 1848), stereographs were "twin pictures" of the same scene that appeared in three dimensions when looked at through a "stereoscope" or viewer designed by Holmes for the purpose. Stereoscopic technique quickly improved within the decade, and soon, "instantaneous photographs" could be taken; these inexpensive on-location sunlight views became a particular specialty of Charles Savage.
In the mid-1860s, C.R. Savage made the decision to visit the East Coast for the purpose of acquiring much-needed new photographic equipment and other supplies. In 1866, he left Utah for California, and in a short time, a long sea voyage took him from there back to New York. Spending little time in New York City, Savage then went on to Philadelphia with the intent of ordering a wagon to be "made suitable for the purpose. . . [of] taking a series of views of the overland routes" he proposed for his return trip to Utah. Having "the wagon shipped by rail and steamboat to Nebraska City" upon its completion, Savage, as he later described in correspondence to the eastern publication Philadelphia Photographer, proceeded to fit out this vehicle as a portable photographic lab.
Detailing the wagon, he wrote: "With the exception of being a little too heavy, it answers pretty well. It is about nine feet long and six feet high in the dark room, leaving three feet of space in the front for carrying a seat and provisions. The sides are fitted with grooved drawers for the different sized negatives, and proper receptacles for the different cameras, chemicals, etc., forming a very complete outdoor dark room. . . . With two span of mules and provisions for two months, I joined a Mormon train which left Nebraska City for Salt Lake about the 8th of July. As the Mormon trains are well-armed and completely organized, I found it a great advantage, rather than attempt the trip alone, which by the way, our kind Uncle [Sam] will not allow anyone to do beyond Fort Kearney."
Savage then explained the difficulties of such a project in the following manner. "The road from Nebraska City to Fort Kearney presents but few objects of special interest to the photographer. I secured negatives of one or two overland stations, and a few of rural scenes for any particular features different from the same genre of subjects elsewhere. When we reached Fort Kearney it was blowing a gale, but, in spite of that, I made desperate efforts to take the Fort, with indifferent success.
"From Fort Kearney on to the crossing of the South Platte, near the present terminus of the U.P.R.R. [Union Pacific Rail Road], the road follows the Platte Valley, and a more uninteresting road can hardly be found. . . . Added to this, you are never free from Indian attacks, for, at the time of passing along that route, the few settlers on the mail road were almost scared out of their wits from the rumors of Indian troubles.
"Now to photograph successfully on the plains, you must be perfectly safe from Indians, as on two or three occasions in our efforts to secure some views, we found ourselves alone several miles from the train, and ran one or two risks of being gobbled up. . . . The sad fate of your former correspondent, Mr. Cloves, shows how uncertain is life in such a place, and the wisdom of keeping a good lookout . . . a strong party well armed with Henry rifles, and good animals."
Then Charles Savage and his friend Alfred Lambourne both recorded (via lens and pencil respectively) the western route to the Mormon "Zion" in 1886 and worked together four years later on a similar project. Going with a Brigham Young expedition to Zion Canyon in the spring of 1870, Lambourne did history's first known sketches of that natural wonder, while Savage photographed many of the same subjects. Writing in his journal, Savage commented: "Zion is a very small settlement. This canyon may justly be called Yosemite of Utah as it surpasses in grandeur and sublimity of rock grandeur any place I ever saw--huge wall rocks rising from 1,000 to 3,000 feet perpendicular from the valley--they assume all kinds of shapes."
The photographer was one of the busiest men in the territory, and Savage's journal is full of such entries. During a period between March and July of the previous year, for instance, a sampling of terse notations from it reads:
"March 11, 1869. Took portrait of President Young this day 4 by 4 and 4 and 10 sizes.
"April 12, 1869. Received letter from Nelson and Sons granting exclusive agency west of Missouri River for the large view of the city and the smaller book.
"April 23, 1869. Took two stereoscopes from top of Kimball and Laurence's building. Tried sugar development, work well--although a kind of scum floated on top during development.
"May 4, 1869. Col. Seymour wishes me to photograph the laying of the Last Rail, shall go.
"May 10, 1869. Today the ceremony of uniting the ends of the tracks took place. I worked . . . all day and secured some nice views of the scenes connected with the laying of the last rail. Everything passed off lively and the weather was delightful. Saw but little of the actual driving of the gold spike--and laying of the laurel tie--as I was very busy.
"May 12, 1869. Very busy in getting out pictures. Sent Harper Bros. copies of each kind.
"May 13, 1869. Delivered to Mr. Frost an assortment of views of Montana and Idaho.
"May 14, 1869. Delivered two chromes to B. Hampton.
"May 18, 1869. My promontory views took first rate. Our sales for views have amounted to $125 in three days.
"May 20, 1869. Received pass from U.P.R.R.
"May 30, 1869. Started this morning for the Devil's Gate where I succeeded in taking some very fine negatives. Spent the day in hard work. Have taken 13 stereoscopic and two 4 by 4 negatives in the two days.
"July 10, 1869. Took pictures around Fort Bridger.
"July 15, 1869 (Uinta Mts.) What was my dismay to find my silver bath upset and contents spilled by the carelessness of a soldier thus terminating my photographic efforts in this region."
More outspoken in other writings, Savage also edited and printed a newsy little sheet called the The Busy Bee that was described in the The Deseret News as follows: "The Busy Bee is the title of a little journal dedicated to the workers in the human hive of Deseret and elsewhere, and will be published gratuitously and occasionally by Charles R. Savage. If there is a busier bee than Charles we would like to see him, though we would not like to feel the sting of Savage Chawl's."
Given a permanent rail pass in May of 1869, the photographer traveled and took pictures of the Union Pacific for more than forty years, recording a large segment of the West in the process. Yet, Charles Savage remains best known today for the work he did in a three-day period in 1869--the picturing and processing of views of the "joining of the rails" created between May 10 and 12 of that year. The resulting photographs became well known nationally.
An active and successful decade followed the Promontory Views, and in 1879, Savage was set to depart for Europe with George Ottinger on a long-anticipated gallery and photographic tour. Both men had lectured for profit through the period (Ottinger on Pre-Columbian America and Savage on the scenic beauty of the West); four years earlier Savage had also come up with the idea of an annual "Old Folks Day" in Utah. A summer excursion was organized to Salt Lake-area senior citizens on that day; of course, Charles Savage himself was more than happy to aid anyone interested in photographic remembrance of this fondly recalled and and increasingly popular event. Ottinger and Savage returned in the 1880s to resume what now seemed more and more promising careers: Ottinger embarked upon his university experience, while Savage's business found ever-increasing financial boosts partly on the basis of the continual technical advancements made in his field during the general time.
Both men lived past 1900: the Busy Bee photographer died at the age of seventy-seven after almost a decade of the new century had elapsed, while the old painter hung on until 1917. And though both had suffered hardship in the difficult "Out West" time that their early conversions to the Mormon religion had dictated, perhaps Savage's losses were the greater. One of the most dedicated Rocky Mountain photographers, C.R. had amassed what must have been an unrivaled visual record of the Utah pioneer experience by the end of the 1860s. He lost the vast majority of such a record in 1883 through a disastrous fire that occurred in his studio building; the full accomplishment of that remarkable enterprising picture-maker could never be replaced if he lived to be a thousand years old, and he knew it. Saddened by the tragedy, he continued to work on for another two decades and more. The unique burden that Savage carried was perhaps lightened from time to time by the presence of a large family (four wives and thirteen children) and by what was a basically positive view toward life.
Biography courtesy Artists of Utah.
Olpin, Robert S., William C. Seifrit, and Vern G. Swanson. Artists of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 1999.


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I am what you would call a born worrier, I will literally worry about everything, what you wouldn't even waste time thinking on, I've already lost sleep over, tormented myself with, and driven myself to the brink of insanity for. My mind just doesn't shut off, even when I'm asleep my mind carries on whirring away, I'm the Ipod without the off switch. I've had a lot of sleepless nights in the past over various events in my life, but nothing keeps me awake more and sends me into a spiral of panic, than the horrific 'first day.'
I am not ashamed to admit that I hate 'first days' and unfortunately in life everyone must experience their fair share of them. From my first day at a new school, to work experience, university, or even the first night out with a group of new people, I will worry. This might surprise those who know me, because I will happily walk into a room of strangers and strike up a conversation, I laugh the loudest and the last thing people accuse me of is being shy. But its the fear of the unknown that makes me worry, and not just me, I'd like to think that everyone feels at least a little bit sick with nerves when confronted with a 'first day.'
As some of you may know I left a job recently, I loved my colleagues and the atmosphere of the office, but the role wasn't quite right for me, I was offered another job out of the blue by a different company that had interviewed me months before, and I agonised over whether to take it or not, I was plagued with doubts. 'What if my new colleagues are not as nice, and we don't get on?' 'What if I don't feel right within this company?' 'What if I make a huge mistake and regret leaving my current job? If this new role isn't right either?' After days of driving myself crazy, I decided to take a risk and jump into the unknown, I accepted the new opportunity that had presented itself. However even after I had handed in my resignation it still didn't seem real that I was leaving. It wasn't till my last day that reality sunk in, after a nice drink at the pub, and a sad goodbye I drove away with a lovely card my colleagues had given me, and rising nerves at the prospect of starting all over again somewhere new.
The night before I didn't sleep, getting up in the morning I felt like a wreck and knew without even confronting a mirror that I looked one as well. In my head I had been going over and over every scenario, every terrible possibility that could happen on my first day. Arriving over an hour early, I used the time unproductively hyping myself up in the car, until finally it got to the time when I had no choice but to swallow my nerves and walk into the office. Of course as usual, things are rarely as bad as you imagine them to be. (Is it our nature to occasionally fear new things? So that if the worse does occur we are prepared to handle it? Perhaps its just my nature.) After a friendly greeting, I was given a tour around the building, which with over three floors is bigger than I'm use to, and after making a mental note of where the free coffee and hot chocolate machine resided, I was led to my desk.
As I mentioned before, I have had to go through a lot of 'first days' at various companies because of work experience and part-time jobs ect, and I have had good experiences and downright awful ones. Sitting down at my new desk, cautiously peeking at my new co-workers, I tried to work out what category this day was going to fall into. I watched and felt my stomach drop, they all looked so put together, they all seemed to know exactly what they were doing, and they all seemed really close. How on earth was someone like me meant to infiltrate this tight-knit community of people? With a lot of them being related to each other!? Telling myself to give it a chance before I cast judgement, I listened to the IT guy as he explained how my computer worked, and then laughed inwardly as it malfunctioned within minutes of me using it, leaving him muttering 'I just don't understand it!' (Looks like another piece of technology bites the dust, nothing matches up to the tech curse that surrounds me, keep all your phones at a five-mile radius, my friends will tell you that) However, an hour and forty minutes later Craig (the IT guy) had it under control and I had made a friend.
By the time the clock hit five I had absorbed a hell of a lot of information, and was totally daunted by how much more I would have to fit into my head, if my first day taught me anything, it's that I have plenty to learn. Still everyone was friendly and supportive towards me, and I felt a sense of great relief that I had survived, and made it to the end of the day without being asked to leave and never return.
This time my fear of the unknown had been unfounded, although I can't deny that four days in to my new job, I still feel a bit nervous going into work.
Fear is part of all our lives, we learn from it and most of the time it keeps us safe, but it can also be counter productive when it stops us from doing things, going places or trying out new paths in life. I experienced fear when leaving my old role and starting a new one, but I didn't let that fear stop me from trying out this position in an unfamiliar field. I am that strange walking contradiction, half insecurity and half confidence, rarely does my mind, heart and body align in perfect unity on a decision or choice. Which was certainly the case this time, whether it was the right or wrong choice is still yet to be decided.
Still a friend gave me a fantastic pep talk that really helped me, and so for anyone else suffering with a case of the jitters, that's preventing them from taking the plunge on a decision, or trying something new, I will leave you with this….
'I have no regrets. Every choice I have made has put me on a new path. Sometimes that path hasn't been easy but I've always learned something, and for that, I cannot possibly regret.'


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115g soft, dark brown sugar
4 tsps ground ginger (you can add more for extra zing if you like)
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1 egg
200ml milk
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When I was a kid, my parents—my dad especially—insisted we use 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' when referring to grown-ups. Our older nextdoor neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Bechtold. My parents' friends and co-workers went by names like Mr. Harris and Mr. Chalfant.
If we ever slipped up and dared to be so bold as to refer to one of our parents' friends as Ken, or Bill, or Dave, we'd simply get 'the look' from our father or else an incredulous 'excuse me?' followed again by 'the look.' In any case, we knew we needed to rectify our error.
Looking back, I appreciate so much how we were expected to address grown-ups by their respectful titles. I love the notion of instilling that same ideal in my own children. However, the times have changed, and beyond that, we're not off to the best start.
Many of the grown-ups in our kids' inner circle insist on going by their first names. Babysitters of past and present went and still go by first names. All of our old neighbors introduced themselves to our children using first names. In fact, when we suggested otherwise, they scoffed at us. Call me Larry. Betty. Isabel, they said. In the end, we compromised a bit with names like Mr. Larry and Mrs. Betty. Miss Isabel.
Nora's first two teachers also went by first names Meghan and Eileen. No surnames. Something I know my dad disapproves of in general (teachers going by first names) since I got to witness his reaction when I told him. Love that he's so traditional. Old school. Stern and all about being reverent.
I don't know. It just seems so weird to me to introduce our own friends as misters and missises (is that even a word?). We seem too young for all that. But my parents and their friends were our age when we were kids.
I still feel slightly uncomfortable referring to my in-laws by their first names because it's so ingrained in me to use proper titles. It's like I'm breaking the rules or seomthing.
And yet, I just can't imagine referring to my friends in my kids' company as anything other than their first name. If I even tried to, I think I'd bust out laughing at the formality of it all. But, I like the idea of it. What to do?
I'm thinking I might just keep everyone the kids know now grandfathered in just using first names. And then maybe everyone new we meet from this point on can become Mr. So-and-So and Mrs. Such-and-Such.
In the future, the kids will remember everyone as belonging to either the pre-when-my-mom-was-hip-and-breezy era or the post-when-she-tried-to-be-all-formal-and-proper-and-whatnot era.
They won't be confused at all. It will be fine. Trust me.