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Driving along "The Road" through Hell's Gate looking down toward the Saba airport.
History & Culture
Saba's birth was traumatic. Circa 500,000 BC the island was formed as the top of a volcano that became active during the middle of the late Pleistocene era. Now a dormant volcano, she has not erupted for about 5,000yrs.
Arawak Tribe
Circa 1175 BC - hunter gatherers called Ciboney are considered to be the earliest settlers on Saba. They lived near Fort Bay where recent radiocarbon samples showed that the site is over 3,000yrs old.
Circa 800 AD - Arawak Indians migrated into the Caribbean basin from South America and built villages on Saba.
Fast forwarding to 1493, Christopher Columbus sighted the Unspoiled Queen, but sailed on by without attempting any sort of landing when he observed the treacherous nature of her jagged volcanic shores.
A century and a half later in 1632 the island welcomed her first European visitors, a group of shipwrecked Englishmen, they reported later that the island was inhabited. Recently found artifacts revealed the existence of Amerindian settlements.
In 1640, the Dutch West Indian Company, which had already settled on the neighboring island of St. Eustatius (known then as "The Golden Rock" as it was a thriving regional center of commerce) brought people over to Saba in order to colonize the island. Soon after, those Dutchmen were chased away by the famous British pirate Henry Morgan, due to the ongoing conflict between the Netherlands and Britain. For almost 200 years the island switched hands between The Dutch, Spanish, French and English. During this period the village of "The Bottom" was established 1200ft up from Fort Bay. Today it is the administrative center and capital of the island.
After much toing and froing the Dutch won out in 1816. For almost two centuries this still remains the case. Like everywhere else in the Caribbean, the tragedy of slavery brought people of African descent to Saba's shores, because life on the island was hard and all had to work together to survive, slavery on Saba ended far in advance of other parts of the world.
For many years Saba was known as a haven for Caribbean pirates. As time passed by the Unspoiled Queen wove her calming spell and the inhabitants, of Dutch, African, English, Scottish and Irish descent, many of the men became sailors and fishermen. These professions would see many of the Saba men away from the island for extended periods of time... The island thus became known as "The Island of Women"! Since the "man of the house" was often away Saba's women became very resilient and independent by necessity. Their renown grew for making socks, shoes, belts, gloves, Panama style straw hats and, still an enduring tradition today and a healthy income gained from export then, lace. Originally known as "Spanish work" the Sabans made it their own and "Saba Lace" is still created and can be purchased in several locations around the island today.
During this time the inhabitants spread to various locations on the island and formed the villages that we know today, where the fertile volcanic soil created ideal conditions for another profession... agriculture. From 1829 schools were established by the local churches to educate Saba's youth.
The Twentieth Century
Admiral E.A. JohnsonIn 1909 A navigational school was established by Frederick Simmons to train young Saban men in the ways of the sea.
Until 1943, transportation on Saba was not easy, steep trails between the sea and the settlements on the hills were negotiated on foot and donkey. Finally, in 1943, Josephus "Lambee" Hassell achieved the road that, Dutch & Swiss engineers claimed "couldn't be built". Hassell simply took a correspondence course in civil engineering and started to build the road with the help of his fellow islanders. Between 1943 & 1958 the road was completed in stages, the final stage being the road to Flat Point the future location of Saba's airport.
The first aircraft landing was in 1959 and an airport was opened in 1963 linking the island to St. Maarten. Finally, the construction of a pier in 1972 allowed not only fishing boats, but also sailboats and dive boats to moor, thus opening up the island to the possibility of tourism. It wasn't until the late 80's that Saba's Tourism industry started to grow.
The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) and was established in 1987, with the main objective of preserving and managing Sabaâs Natural and cultural heritage. As previous generations of Saba people had appreciated the islandâs natural resources, the SCF was not conceived to repair damaged habitats, but rather to ensure the continued quality of an extraordinary environment for the benefit and enjoyment of all.
The Twenty First Century
Formally part of the Netherlands Antilles, Saba became part of a Special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands together with the islands of St. Eustatius and Bonaire in 2010.
Today Saba's guests will discover a mixed population of European, African and Latin descendents, speaking English, Dutch and Spanish. Saban houses are well kept, the gardens team with flowers and the doors seldom are locked. The friendliness of Sabans is not in any doubt, and everyone knows everybody on the Unspoiled Queen.
Saba /ËseɪbÉ/ is a Caribbean island and the smallest special municipality (officially public body) of the Netherlands.[4] It consists largely of the potentially active volcano Mount Scenery, which at 887 metres (2,910 ft) is the highest point within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Saba, including the islet of Green Island, became a special municipality within the country of the Netherlands after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on 10 October 2010.[5]
The island has a land area of 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi). As of January 2013, the population was 1,991 inhabitants, with a population density of 150 inhabitants per square kilometre (390 /sq mi).[1] Its current towns and major settlements are The Bottom (the capital), Windwardside, Hell's Gate and St. Johns.
As the island is part of the Netherlands, Dutch is the official language. Despite the island's Dutch affiliation, English is the principal language spoken on the island and has been used in its school system since the 19th century. English can therefore be used in communications of and to the government,[2] although there is a local dialect. Since 1 January 2011, the U.S. dollar has been the official currency,[6] replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
Saba is home to the Saba University School of Medicine, which was established by American expatriates in coordination with the government of the Netherlands. The school adds over 300 residents when classes are in session, and it is the prime educational attraction. A.M. Edwards Medical Center is the major provider of healthcare for local residents.
History
The origin of the name "Saba" is often mistakenly believed to be derived from the Arawak Indian word for "rock," which was "siba." However, the true source of the name Saba \s(a)- ba\ is of Greek and Arabic (colloquial Arabic Saba سابا and classical Arabic سبأ ) origin, and its meaning is from Sheba: "morning". Saba refers to the Biblical queen of Sheba.[citation needed] Christopher Columbus is said to have sighted the island on 13 November 1493, but he did not land, being deterred by the island's perilous rocky shores. In 1632, a group of shipwrecked Englishmen landed upon Saba; they stated they found the island uninhabited when they were rescued. However, there has been some evidence found indicating that Carib or Arawak Indians may have been on the island.
In 1635, a stray Frenchman claimed Saba for Louis XIII of France. In the latter 1630s, the Dutch Governor of the neighboring island of Sint Eustatius sent several Dutch families over to colonize the island for the Dutch West India Company. These Dutch family names included Heyliger, Leverock, and Vanderpool, to name just three. In 1664, refusing to swear allegiance to the English crown, these original Dutch settlers were evicted to St. Maarten by Thomas Morgan[disambiguation needed], to return within the months and years following. The Netherlands have been in continuous possession of Saba since 1816, after numerous flag changes (British-Dutch-French) during the previous centuries.[citation needed]
In the 17th and 18th centuries, its major industries were sugar and rum, and later fishing, particularly lobster fishing. In the 17th century, Saba was believed to be a favorable hideout for Jamaican pirates. England also deported its "undesirable" people to live in the Caribbean colonies. They too became pirates, a few taking haven on Saba. As Saba is a forbidding, steep and natural fortress, Saba became a private sanctuary for the families of smugglers and pirates. The most notable native Saban pirate was Hiram Beakes, who famously quipped, "Dead men tell no tales".[citation needed] Legitimate sailing and trade later became important and many of the island's men took to the seas, during which time Saba lace became an important product made by the island's women. During this period of time, with most of the island's men gone out to sea, the island became known as "The Isle of Women".[citation needed]
The remains of the settlements of 1630â40 can be found on the west side at Tent Bay. They were destroyed by a landslide in the 17th century.
Geography and ecology
The vegetation of Saba is mainly composed of woodland forest with ferns and damp soil, and many mango trees. There used to be forests of Mountain Mahogany trees until a hurricane in the 1960s destroyed many of the trees, which are Freziera undulata in the family Theaceae. However, despite the common name, these trees are not related to other Mahogany species. One species of true mahogany tree is found on the island, planted at lower levels, and that is the small-leaved mahogany, Swietenia mahagoni, Meliaceae. The native mahogany trees are considered to be at risk of going extinct on Saba.
Visitors refer to Saba's forests as "the Elfin Forest" because of its high altitude mist, and mossy appearance. There has been a woodland reserve created and aptly named "Elfin Forest Reserve". Saba's lush plant and animal wildlife is diverse and is cared for by the Saba Conservation Foundation.
4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) southwest of Saba is the edge of the Saba Bank, a very large submerged atoll with especially rich biodiversity. Saba Bank is the top of a sea mount and it is a prime fishing ground, particularly for lobster.
People and culture
The population of Saba (the Sabans) consists of only 1,991 people who come from all over the world. The island's small size has led to a fairly small number of island families, who can trace their last names back to around a half-dozen families. This means that many last names are shared around the island, the most numerous being Hassell and Johnson. Most families are a rich intermixing of Dutch, Scottish, and African heritage. The population is also descended from the Irish who were exiled from that country after the accession of King Charles I of England in 1625; Charles exiled these Irish to the Caribbean in an effort to quell rebellion after he had forcibly procured their lands for his Scottish noble supporters.
Historically, the island was traded among the many European nations that fought for power in the region. Slaves were also imported to work on Saba. Both English and Dutch are spoken on the island and taught in schools. In more recent years, Saba has become home to a large group of expatriates, and around 250 immigrants who are either students or teachers at the Saba University School of Medicine.
Sabans are mostly Roman Catholic by faith; however, there is also a Wesleyan Church Holiness community on the island. Other religions practiced on the island include Jehovah's Witnesses, Anglican, Seventh-day Adventist, Muslim, and Jewish faiths.
As Saba is now part of the Netherlands (by becoming a Netherlands public body), the island recognises and performs same-sex marriage. The first marriage performed on the island â as well as the first same-sex marriage in the Caribbean Netherlands â was held on Tuesday, 4 December 2012, in which a male couple, a 26-year old Aruban and a 27-year old Venezuelan, were joined in matrimony.[7]
Transport
There is one main road, aptly called "The Road". Its construction was masterminded by Josephus Lambert Hassell who, despite the common opinion of Dutch and Swiss engineers, believed that a road could be built.[8] He took a correspondence course in civil engineering, and started building the road with a crew of locals in 1938.[9] After five years of work, the first section of the road, from Fort Bay to The Bottom, was completed. It was not until 1947, however, that the first motor vehicle arrived. In 1951, the road to Windwardside and St. Johns was opened, and in 1958, the road was completed. Driving "The Road" is considered to be a daunting task, and the curves in Windwardside are extremely difficult to negotiate. Driving is on the right hand side. As well as "The Road", there are also numerous small side roads, the longest one of which goes to Wells Bay in the northwest of the island.
In 1963, the island built the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. This 400-metre (1,300 ft) landing strip is reputed to be the shortest commercial runway in the world, and as such, is restricted. Only trained pilots flying small STOL airliners, such as the Twin Otter and the Britten-Norman Islander, may land there, as well as helicopters. Consistent air service from Sint Maarten and Sint Eustatius is available through Winair.
In 1972, a pier was completed in Fort Bay to access the island. Travel is also provided by ferry services to and from Sint Maarten with the Dawn II and The Edge.
Of note are 800 steps carved from stone that reach from Ladder Bay to the settlement known as The Bottom. Until the late 20th century, everything that was brought to the island was carried up by hand using these steps. The steps are now often used by tourists who wish to experience an intense climb.
Economy
Saba lace, also known as "Spanish work", is actually drawn thread work, and as of 2013, it is still produced on the island. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Saba lace was a major export. In the 1870s, as a young lady, Mary Gertrude Hassell Johnson, was sent to a Caracas convent in Venezuela for studyâwhere she learned the difficult craft. On her return, lacework spread through the island. The women of Saba began a mail-order business, and would copy addresses of businesses off shipping containers from the United States, and write to the employees. Often, they would get orders for the lacework, and it started a considerable cottage industry. By 1928, the women were exporting around $15,000 (USD) worth of lace products each year.
Tourism, ecotourism, conservation
Playground on Saba
The island of Saba is relatively new to the tourism industry, with about 25,000 visitors each year. The island has a number of inns, hotels, rental cottages and restaurants. Saba is known as "The Unspoiled Queen" of the Caribbean.[10] The island is especially known for its ecotourism, having exceptional scuba diving, climbing and hiking. A non-governmental conservation organization, Saba Conservation Foundation, helps protect the nature and culture of the island.
Arriving and departing
The Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport offers flights to and from the nearby islands of St. Maarten and Sint Eustatius. There is also a ferry service from St. Maarten; the ferry boats "Dawn II" and "The Edge" both travel to Saba three times a week. In addition, there are anchorages for private boats.[10]
Diving
About 150 species of fish have been found in Sabaâs waters.[11] A main draw for divers are the pinnacle dive sites, where magma pushed through the sea floor to create underwater towers of volcanic rock that start at about 300 feet (91 m) down and rise to about 85 feet (26 m) beneath the surface.[11] The waters around Saba were designated as the Saba National Marine Park in 1987, and are subject to government regulation to preserve the coral reefs and other marine life. The Saba Conservation Foundation has operated a hyperbaric chamber in case of diving emergencies, since 1991.[12]
The BluePoint & our cargo has arrived in Darwin, Australia, in preparation of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge of 2019.
MCS was the yard where N Notts coal was gathered for forwarding, principally to ER destinations like Whitemoor and New England yards. Astride the Mansfield Railway, it linked to the north with the LDECR at Clipstone, and to the south with the GCR at Kirkby, near Annesley. Opened c1918 with just five up and five down roads, the yard was expanded c1929 to its final dimensions. Here, in its twilight, a 31 and a 37 go about their duties in Nov 1976.
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This is a wee but interesting memorandum from 76 years ago – my how the time flies (no, I was NOT around then, when this missive was produced in Fort Augustus)
Apologies for repeating this passage from another of my photographs, but it does set the scene rather well:-
Quick policing geography (and history) lesson - the North West Highlands is virtually an island, split from the rest of Scotland by the geological fault which is the Great Glen (Gaelic: An Gleann Mor) a.k.a. Glen Albyn (Gleann Albainn - meaning the "Glen of Scotland"), which lies entirely within the former County of Inverness-shire. The Glen is filled by 4 lochs, Linnhe (sea-loch), Lochy, Oich and Ness, and at its north end the Beauly Firth arm of the North Sea. These lochs are chain-joined to each other and to the sea at either end by the Caledonian Canal. Effectively there are only 3 points of crossing from the NW Highlands to the rest of Scotland, namely Fort William, Inverness and Fort Augustus. Hence the reason that, in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rebellions, Marshall Wade built three forts:
Fort George, on the sea near Inverness
Fort Augustus, and
Fort William
- to cover the Great Glen, and linked them with military roads over which to move large numbers of soldiers at speed to address any potential unrest/uprising. Thus Inverness-shire Constabulary paid particular attention to the Inverness, Fort Augustus and Fort William potential crossing points. Inverness Burgh Police covered Inverness itself,
Communication – something we take for granted nowadays – has come a long way in a relatively short time. Pagers, Automatic forwarding/Re-routing of telephone calls, police radio are all relatively recent in policing terms. Mobile phones, networked computers and email are VERY recent in comparison (and I am proud to say I had a hand in Fort Augustus Police Station finally being connected to the Northern Constabulary data network in 1994!).
I can recall that early in my police service (mid-1970s) all you could do to make a phone call when out West was to lift the receiver and wait for the operator to come on to the line and then provide the exchange and number you wished to be connected to. (If there was no reply from the exchange late at night, then there was definitely a problem – but that’s another story!!) If you were “on call” overnight, and your home/lodgings not linked to the Police Station switchboard, you needed to tell the operator so she/he could put any during-the-night calls through to the correct number. Oh these wonderful halcyon days (nights) of being on call at a wee station and being roused from one’s (off duty) slumbers in the wee small hours to answer a call from a south-country force who wanted to “speak to the Duty Inspector”. (I always tried to guess the caller’s name – “you must be Joe King?”)(sorry, I’ll get my coat)
And so - to the point of this “feature”. Fort Augustus, despite its strategic location, at the south end of Loch Ness (and really the only way to get from one half of the Great Glen to the other) had always been a one-officer station, like virtually all of the posts of Inverness-shire Constabulary., There was another man at Invergarry (south) and Invermoriston (north), and at Foyers and Drumnadrochit (either side of Loch Ness, roughly halfway up), but Fort Augustus was the pivotal point. So the Police beat at Fort Augustus definitely needed to be kept “manned”.
Since 1929 the man in situ had been PC John Fraser, who had joined the force in 1919 after serving 4 years in the Royal Scots. He originated from the Glenurquhart (Drumnadrochit) area, and had done his previous ten years at Culcabock, then out in the County of Inverness-shire but nowadays well within the Inverness Burgh boundary (in fact, leaving Northern Constabulary HQ today and heading to Inverness City Centre, you pass through the former village of Culcabock half a mile into your journey!). Anyway, after 7 years at Fort Augustus, PC Fraser had to retire on ill-health on 20th September 1936. He clearly remained in the local area, as we read from the memorandum submitted by his interim replacement, PC Neil MacLean.
Neil, from the Island of Mull and presumably unmarried up until then (you needed the Chief’s permission to get married in those days, and indeed until fairly recently) , had joined the force in 1927, aged 25, again after Army service (but this time post-war). He did his first three years at Fort William – the first two as an “Additional” which means he was supernumerary and thus paid for by, and deployed at, a construction site or other civil engineering project. In his case, it would have been the construction of the British Aluminium Company’s factory at Fort William ,which opened for production in 1929 after 5 years in the building. Thereafter he did almost 2 years at Fort Augustus (Sept 1930 to August 1932). This is likely to have more construction-related policing as major work was being done in the area to improve the roads:
“ During the early 1930s, huge amounts of money were spent on upgrading the A82 from Glasgow to Inverness. As a result, the road through Fort Augustus was realigned, to avoid the awkward bends put in during the 1810s when the Canal was dug. This involved a new bridge across the River Oich, aligned with the canal bridge,”
www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Fort_Augustus...
After that he had been dispatched to Kingussie for 4 years, then two months at Boat of Garten to provide cover after the officer there was moved out to the Islands. Then in October of 1936 he was posted to Fort Augustus to fill the gap created by John Fraser’s retiral. He managed to get “digs” with ex-PC Fraser but clearly that house did not have a telephone. There was one in the Police house but of course it was now unoccupied and unfurnished, awaiting a more permanent replacement officer (but moving house in the depths of winter was not the done thing – police wives can be funny about that sort of thing!) Presumably something had happened and police response was delayed due to what was clearly a REAL “breakdown in communications “, so this is Neil’s solution (and I love the fact that Fort Augustus is typed as one word)(and I presume that Fort Augustus had its own wee telephone exchange back then ,probably within the Post Office and manned by the Postmaster/mistress day and night):-
Police Station
Fortaugustus, 17th February 1939
Sir: Fortaugustus Police Station House
With reference to the attached correspondence regarding the above I beg to report that I have noted these contents as instructed.
In the meantime I have arranged for lodgings with ex-P.C. Fraser at "Oaklands", Fortaugustus, which is situated about one hundred years from the Station.
I have arranged with the Telephone Exchange that on each visit to the Station I may enquire from them whether there have been any calls in my absence. The necessary information regarding these calls will be given me then.
Regarding the hours each day during which I am likely to be in the Police Office, these will largely depend upon the amount of work I am called upon to prepare in the Office, and in this case I will inform the Exchange, time after time, of my stay there. Ordinarily, however, I respectfully suggest that, with the exception of my being engaged upon other Duties, the following hours be found convenient:- 9 to 10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 12 midnight.
Neil MacLean
P.C.
(To) The Chief Constable of Inverness-shire,
The Castle, Inverness.
The copy is endorsed by “EM Dep CC “
(Superintendent Ewen MacDonald, Deputy Chief Constable)
”Noted. Reference until Station occupied.”
Sadly we do not have the “attachment” referred to, so we cannot know the circumstances. It may well be however that either the Telephone Manager or some member of the public was less than happy at not being able to be immediately put through to the police – although one would have presumed that, were it an emergency, the call would surely have been put through to Police HQ at Inverness Castle.
One thing I have just noticed is that whereas Neil’s memo is dated 17th February, BOTH of the date-stamps at HQ show 18th March.. Did the DCC not pick up on that? – I find it unbelievable that the copy memo was kicking around the force for a whole month. Having said that, Mr MacDonald was in the last year of his 35 year career with the Force. He had been in the job, man and boy since age 20 and his 65th birthday was looming. He would clear his desk and retire in January 1938 – 20 years since promoted to Superintendent. He had been awarded the King’s police Medal in 1932.
So, now that we know communication was restored, and that PC MacLean was never going to get an early night or a long lie-in. Come the spring, a married officer was posted to Fort Augustus, namely PC Ewen MacKinnon in April 1937, moving from Laggan (where he had spent the last 17 years!) and he would remain in the Wee Fort for 5 years before doing a couple of years in Skye prior to retiral.
Neil MacLean handed over to PC MacKinnon and headed back south again, this time to Onich (south of fort William) and thence, 2 years later to Kinlochmore, the Inverness-shire part of the settlement at Kinlochleven (the other part being within Argyllshire and also had its own police Station). After six months it was movie again, this time to Beauly for half a year before returning to Fort William. There, in May 1944 he was appointed Detective Constable, and then in April 1946 he transferred to Inverness. Four years later he was back in “construction policing” being promoted in May 1950 to Temporary Sergeant at Cannich where major Hydro Electric schemes were being built. By all accounts, officers posted to the hydro camps/sites had to be superhuman. Two years later, TPS MacLean became Sergeant MacLean when his promotion became substantive and he moved to Portree on the Isle of Skye where he retired on pension in May 1957, on completion of 30 years service. He would seen many changes in that time – but it would be another 20 years after his retiral before you could actually make a call from Portree by dialling the number yourself! And if you could not rouse the operator – well, as I said, that’s another story.
Meanwhile, the increasing importance and strategic location of Fort Augustus, in terms of the improved roads was highlighted in January 1939 when Chief Constable William Fraser reported to the County Police Committee:
“The new Police Station at Fort Augustus is expected to be completed and ready for occupation shortly.
“With a view to having at Fort Augustus, the Motor Patrol Car at present at Spean Bridge, the Station was designed to include a garage. This arrangement will make possible the greater use of the car. It would be impracticable however, for one Police Officer to carry out the duties of Fort Augustus district, and at the same time carry out satisfactorily the duties of a Motor Patrol Officer. To overcome this difficulty, I suggest that, for Police purposes, the districts of Fort Augustus and Invergarry should be amalgamated and the Police stationed at Fort Augustus.
“The population of Invergarry village is 209, while there are a further 200 resident throughout the District. I am of the opinion that the policing of Invergarry District can be carried out efficiently from Fort Augustus, as suggested. Should this proposal receive your approval, I suggest that the let of the house at Invergarry at present being used as a Police Station should be discontinued and that the house at Fort Augustus at present being used as a Police Station should be continued until the difficulties of Police housing in the County of Inverness are overcome.”
The proposal obviously met with approval, as PC John Black, who had been at Spean from 11/1930 moved to Fort Augustus in May 1939 and presumably he took the patrol car from Spean Bridge with him. Meanwhile PC Black was replaced at Spean by PC Allan MacInnes who had been at Invergarry since 1929.
The other outlying beat was Invermoriston, but it would be 1965 before that was Station was officially closed and the officer relocated to Fort Augustus. Foyers would continue as a Station until rather more recently (c.2000), when it too closed but in the meantime the Foyers beat officer was an integral part of the Fort Augustus Section policing coverage (which latterly also included covering the Dores area on the south side of Loch Ness).
All in all, this series of episodes is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things – but to policing in the Scottish Highlands, it was rather important in its way.
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Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Game of Thrones Season 1, Set of 5 DVDs in Case
Prior owner's statement: Had I known how much sleazy “adult” content this series contains, I would never have purchased it in the first place. (Always read product packaging carefully!) Though a very professional production with some positive qualities (an interesting combination of gritty realism with subtle fantasy), I felt dirtied by the experience of watching (even with all the fast-forwarding) and would definitely not want to watch it again! Though I should toss these in a bonfire, as would Savonarola of old, I really need the money, and the market's already saturated with this kind of garbage anyway, right?
Seller's statement: Well, now you know what you're in for! If this is the sort of programming you find entertaining, or if you share the sentiments of the prior owner but think reviewing the series will somehow make you better able to “engage with contemporary American pop culture,” or even if you just plan to follow Savonarola's example and need a few extra items for the fire, then place your bid today!
Full disclosure: The seller shares the prior owner's feelings toward the series' content. Preferring video lectures and clean classic films to most contemporary cinema, he is unlikely ever to appreciate Game of Thrones. However, commerce must take priority, and many individuals may have good reasons to view/inspect/review a series as popular as this one. So, to reiterate, place your bid today!
5 DVDs in artful presentation/storage case in excellent, viewed-once condition.
Scans of the actual item have been uploaded, and the same scans plus a couple more may be see at
www.flickr.com/photos/millionthseller/sets/72157631740936...
With apologies to buyers in Canada, Mexico, and other nations, the seller notes that he can only offer domestic shipping (USPS Media Mail).
Category
DVDs & Movies > DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
Product details
Genre: Television
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Additional Information about Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Adapted from author R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series, the HBO series GAME OF THRONES details the political struggles and epic battles between various warring factions in a world where royalty, family, and dinosaur eggs all feature prominently. This set contains every episode from the show's debut season., Get one of HBO’s most watched series of all time, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season”, now available in a five-disc set. Taking place in a time not known by many, this series portrays how a community of kingdoms goes from being peaceful to battling each other for the iron throne. A place where winter goes on for months on end and where dragons rise again, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” is something that will have you hooked on as fast as chocolate. Packed with lies, deceit, sex, violence, and loads of bloodshed, this action series keeps the story real and entertaining. Featuring a number of characters from mages, kings, lords, queens, dwarfs, and midgets, the action series certainly proves to be versatile. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” was originally derived from a book by author George R.R. Martin, and certainly gives justice to it. Moreover, this five-disc set also comes bundled with a few additional features including 15 Character Profile Clips, the making of the movie, and others.
Product Details
Number of Discs: 5
UPC: 883929191475
Additional Details
Genre: Television
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Item specifics
Condition: Very Good
Genre: Television
Run Time: Approximately 600 minutes
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Rating: TV-MA
Region Code: DVD: 1
Edition: Box Set
Audio: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 2.0
Bonus Features 1: Complete Guide to Westeros
Bonus Features 2: Making Game of Thrones
Bonus Features 3: From the Book to the Screen
Bonus Features 4: Character Profiles
Bonus Features 5: The Night's Watch
Bonus Features 6: Creating The Dothraki Language
Bonus Features 7: Audio Commentaries
Bonus Features Notes 1: Bonus Features not rated or captioned
Bonus Features Audio: May be English 5.1 only
Subtitles (1 of 3): English, French, Latin Spanish
Subtitles (2 of 3): Brazilian Portuguese, Complex Chinese, Thai
Subtitles (3 of 3): Korean
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Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Game of Thrones Season 1, Set of 5 DVDs in Case
Prior owner's statement: Had I known how much sleazy “adult” content this series contains, I would never have purchased it in the first place. (Always read product packaging carefully!) Though a very professional production with some positive qualities (an interesting combination of gritty realism with subtle fantasy), I felt dirtied by the experience of watching (even with all the fast-forwarding) and would definitely not want to watch it again! Though I should toss these in a bonfire, as would Savonarola of old, I really need the money, and the market's already saturated with this kind of garbage anyway, right?
Seller's statement: Well, now you know what you're in for! If this is the sort of programming you find entertaining, or if you share the sentiments of the prior owner but think reviewing the series will somehow make you better able to “engage with contemporary American pop culture,” or even if you just plan to follow Savonarola's example and need a few extra items for the fire, then place your bid today!
Full disclosure: The seller shares the prior owner's feelings toward the series' content. Preferring video lectures and clean classic films to most contemporary cinema, he is unlikely ever to appreciate Game of Thrones. However, commerce must take priority, and many individuals may have good reasons to view/inspect/review a series as popular as this one. So, to reiterate, place your bid today!
5 DVDs in artful presentation/storage case in excellent, viewed-once condition.
Scans of the actual item have been uploaded, and the same scans plus a couple more may be see at
www.flickr.com/photos/millionthseller/sets/72157631740936...
With apologies to buyers in Canada, Mexico, and other nations, the seller notes that he can only offer domestic shipping (USPS Media Mail).
Category
DVDs & Movies > DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
Product details
Genre: Television
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Additional Information about Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Adapted from author R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series, the HBO series GAME OF THRONES details the political struggles and epic battles between various warring factions in a world where royalty, family, and dinosaur eggs all feature prominently. This set contains every episode from the show's debut season., Get one of HBO’s most watched series of all time, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season”, now available in a five-disc set. Taking place in a time not known by many, this series portrays how a community of kingdoms goes from being peaceful to battling each other for the iron throne. A place where winter goes on for months on end and where dragons rise again, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” is something that will have you hooked on as fast as chocolate. Packed with lies, deceit, sex, violence, and loads of bloodshed, this action series keeps the story real and entertaining. Featuring a number of characters from mages, kings, lords, queens, dwarfs, and midgets, the action series certainly proves to be versatile. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” was originally derived from a book by author George R.R. Martin, and certainly gives justice to it. Moreover, this five-disc set also comes bundled with a few additional features including 15 Character Profile Clips, the making of the movie, and others.
Product Details
Number of Discs: 5
UPC: 883929191475
Additional Details
Genre: Television
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Item specifics
Condition: Very Good
Genre: Television
Run Time: Approximately 600 minutes
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Rating: TV-MA
Region Code: DVD: 1
Edition: Box Set
Audio: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 2.0
Bonus Features 1: Complete Guide to Westeros
Bonus Features 2: Making Game of Thrones
Bonus Features 3: From the Book to the Screen
Bonus Features 4: Character Profiles
Bonus Features 5: The Night's Watch
Bonus Features 6: Creating The Dothraki Language
Bonus Features 7: Audio Commentaries
Bonus Features Notes 1: Bonus Features not rated or captioned
Bonus Features Audio: May be English 5.1 only
Subtitles (1 of 3): English, French, Latin Spanish
Subtitles (2 of 3): Brazilian Portuguese, Complex Chinese, Thai
Subtitles (3 of 3): Korean
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STREET, SAMUEL, businessman, jp, militia officer, and office holder; b. 14 March 1775 in Farmington, Conn., eldest son of Nehemiah Street and Thankful Moody; m. 5 Sept. 1811 Abigail Hyde Ransom, and they had one son and five daughters; d. 21 Aug. 1844 in Port Robinson, Upper Canada.
Samuel Street was a shrewd, well-located merchant who, by devoting himself to business, managed to become one of the wealthiest men in Upper Canada by the time of his death. In 1787 he had come to live with his uncle, Samuel Street*, at Chippawa (Ont.), after his father had been murdered at Cold Springs, N.Y. No doubt his uncle’s membership in the Niagara peninsula’s early mercantile community benefited the aspiration of Samuel Street Jr, as he became known, and ensured him a successful start in business along the Niagara River. He was entitled to 200 acres as the son of a loyalist, but a petition sent by his uncle in October 1796 secured for him an additional 400 acres, thus placing him on a “footing with others of his description.” During this period he trained in his uncle’s forwarding business at Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake). The first evidence of his own mercantile activity came in 1797, when he and Thomas Dickson*, either on their own or possibly on behalf of Thomas Clark*, received a shipment of skins, handkerchiefs, and gunpowder from Charles Wilson of Niagara Falls.
Street formed a partnership with Clark, an important merchant-forwarder at Queenston, by May 1798 but the association ended the following year. By 1803 Street was involved in milling operations at Niagara Falls. In August of that year he was clerk at the Bridgewater Mills at Chippawa, then operated as a leasehold by Robert Randal* and James Durand*; the following year Street and Durand formed a partnership. Its duration is uncertain but about 1808 or 1809 Street entered into a second association with Clark, creating a business concern which would become one of Upper Canada’s largest and would last until the latter’s death in 1835. Street’s activities were so often those of Clark and Street that it is difficult to be sure when he is on his own. Even in personality the partners seem to be identical people whom the contemporary record rarely characterizes as individuals. From Street’s correspondence it is evident that because of health problems (possibly arthritis), he rarely set foot beyond the Niagara Falls area, leaving Clark to travel about the province on business. The partnership initially revolved around two milling complexes: the Falls Mills, purchased by Clark in 1805 from John Burch and sold to Street two years later, and the nearby Bridgewater Mills. These were acquired from Durand in 1810, according to Clark, who secured the crown patent on the property in 1815 . Randal contested Clark and Street’s title to the property, but it was a futile effort, his claims quickly becoming enmeshed with a lengthy political assault upon the Niagara élite, including Street.
The location of the milling complexes, at the upper terminus of the Niagara portage road, was largely responsible for the success of Clark and Street in collecting wheat and flour from interior settlements. Flour processed at their mills was trans-shipped over the portage road to Queenston, and then shipped to Prescott for forwarding to Montreal and Quebec, where the Upper Canadian contribution to wheat and flour exports was rising sharply. In the absence of complete and consecutive account-books, it is difficult to estimate the long-term profitability of the firm’s milling operations and flour sales. In 1808, 2,079 barrels of various grades of flour were sold at Quebec for approximately £4,400 to John Mure* and others. Clark’s personal account-books for the period 1 January to 30 June 1810 record the firm’s profit from flour sales at Montreal and Quebec as £11,461 15s. 6d. Both milling complexes, which Sir George Prevost* described in 1814 as the “most useful and valuable in the country,” were burned by the Americans in July 1814. The firm’s good fortune in having Clark appointed one of the commissioners for the assessment and payment of war losses in the Niagara District enabled it to recover much of its losses. Payment of most of the compensation on the Bridgewater property was delayed until 1833, however, as a result of actions taken by Robert Randal. Though only the Falls Mills were rebuilt (eventually to be turned into a woollen mill), Clark and Street nevertheless retained a monopoly on milling at Niagara Falls, according to former Niagara merchant James Crooks* in November 1814.
The success of the partners’ mills provided them with a large source of capital which they utilized skilfully. With only a limited amount of capital available through loans from banking facilities, Street became one of the largest money-lenders and financiers in Upper Canada. The method by which money was lent, as well as the amount, varied from person to person. Borrowers ranged from William Haun, a Bertie Township farmer who asked for a loan of £25 in 1829 to purchase seed grain, to members of the important political, ecclesiastical, and commercial circles in Upper Canada. Attorneys general William Henry Draper* and Christopher Alexander Hagerman, legislative councillor Adam Fergusson*, London District treasurer John Harris, Joseph Bitterman Spragge of the Surveyor General’s Office, Bishop John Strachan*, William Hamilton Merritt*, James Crooks, and Captain Hugh Richardson* were among those who owed Clark and Street anywhere from £100 to £15,000. Even at an interest of six per cent – the maximum allowed by British law – it is not surprising to see how the firm became wealthy. Moreover, Street had little sympathy for tardy debtors, who were dealt with strictly. John Callahan, a Welland Canal worker who owed Street but £6, was jailed for failure to repay. However, discretion was warranted with individuals such as John Strachan, who still owed money to Street’s estate in 1862.
The profits made from milling and money-lending were further invested in stocks, debentures, transportation schemes, and land. By the 1820s Street’s wealth began to show itself outwardly. On 22 Aug. 1824 he put up a £5,000 bond as security for Receiver General John Henry Dunn*. Next to the provincial government, Street was the largest stockholder in the Bank of Upper Canada in 1830 and probably the largest shareholder in the Gore Bank; as well, he held shares in the Bank of Montreal and a substantial number in the Commercial Bank of the Midland District. He possessed at least £3,500 worth of five-year provincial debentures, and owned debentures issued by both the Gore and the Wellington districts. In the business of transportation, he held at least £8,000 worth of Welland Canal Company stock, in addition to stock in the Erie and Ontario Railroad Company, Guelph and Dundas road, Stoney Creek and Hamilton road, Cobourg Harbour Company, Port Hope Harbour and Wharf Company, and Grand River Navigation Company. In 1844 the share of Street’s estate which went to his son, Thomas Clark Street*, included stocks, bonds, debentures, and debts owed worth approximately £44,390. Street was a director in a number of the enterprises in which he held stock.
In building his portfolio, Street availed himself of the opportunities that were often drawn to his attention by people close to the source. Thus, in 1841, with the aid of William Hamilton Merritt, he was able to purchase a large number of shares in the Welland Canal Company that were to be redeemed for provincial debentures. The government’s offer was a lucrative one, since the back-interest owing on the stocks was also to be credited in debentures once tolls collected on the canal surpassed £30,000. With Street’s capital and Merritt’s acquaintance with the stockholders, the two embarked on a purchasing spree. The success of the scheme rested on Merritt’s buying stocks which could be got for less than their par value or on which a large amount of back-interest was owed. On paper, the debentures to be issued in exchange would represent a substantial gain over the initial outlay when the debentures were resold. The rate of interest to be given on the debentures was at first fixed at two per cent. However, when Merritt heard of impending legislation that would raise that amount to six per cent, he secretly advised Street to hold the debentures already purchased until the bill was passed, in 1843, and, in the mean time, to purchase all the stock he could. Street did not live to profit from this scheme, which is nevertheless a revealing example of how his fortune was amassed.
Few Upper Canadians could have matched the efforts of Thomas Clark and Samuel Street as land speculators. Street owned land, or had a mortgage on land, in virtually every district of the province. His methods of accumulating land again demonstrate his means of succeeding as a pioneer merchant. Farms were accumulated through default on mortgages, bonds, or promissory notes. Maintaining agents in areas such as the Grand River valley enabled him to purchase the best lots under the most favourable circumstances. Moreover, in land matters as in stocks and debentures Clark and Street utilized the efforts of informed people, among them John Harris, the London District treasurer. Clark and Street advanced Harris money for use by the London District for works such as the district jail and court-house in 1829. In return, Harris provided Clark and Street with favours regarding land they held or wanted to sell. Furthermore, he reported to them on tax-delinquent lands that would become available at sheriff’s sales throughout the district. Clark and Street often sent agents, among them William and Walter Dickson, to buy such lands for them. The Dicksons would meet with Harris and travel to the sales, crediting purchases against the money the district owed Clark and Street. At tax sales in 1831 the firm purchased some 3,436 acres in the London District. In December 1839 Clark and Street deposited some £450 to meet the balance of purchases at tax sales, demonstrating that they could buy more than they lent.
A large speculator in loyalist land rights, Street was able to obtain locations with the help of John Radenhurst and Joseph Bitterman Spragge, clerks in the Surveyor General’s Office. Both men were accused of suspicious practices involving the location and patenting of loyalist lands. Coincidentally Spragge was personally indebted to Street for £284, though there is no direct evidence of impropriety on Street’s part. No doubt both clerks gave their full cooperation in any land dealings in which Street required assistance.
In a manner similar to their vigorous collection of money owed by debtors, Clark and Street were relentless in disputes over land they had purchased or sold. Their rate of success in suits involving land was high. Aside from their strong legal and political connections – they often consulted men of such stature as Attorney General Henry John Boulton* – they also took the trouble to appear in court or, if necessary, to pay the expenses of witnesses prepared to testify on their behalf.
It is difficult to estimate the total amount of land owned by Street. In 1832 a group of investors who included Clark and Street, William Allan*, and William Forsyth purchased, along with 407 acres at Niagara Falls, the Pavilion Hotel, which was designed to become a model tourist resort known as “City of the Falls.” The project eventually failed but the property was probably a profitable investment. Street acquired in 1832 a large number of town lots at Dunnville, at the junction with the Grand River of the feeder ditch to the Welland Canal. Added to his ownership of part of the hinterland of the Grand River, his directorship in the Grand River Navigation Company, and his substantial holding of Welland Canal stock, the Dunnville purchases neatly completed a monopoly in the development of that area. In 1839 he made one of his larger purchases, 14,777 acres in Sarnia Township. Five years later the share of his estate that went to his son included 15,680 acres throughout southwestern and central Upper Canada.
As a prominent member of the Upper Canadian financial community, Street was often solicited to act as an agent for various business concerns. Clark and Street acted in 1826 on behalf of Forsyth, Richardson and Company of Montreal in transactions involving Niagara merchants and millers. In the fall of 1836 Street was empowered to act for Robert Gillespie* in financial and land matters, subject to an agent’s fee of 10 per cent at least in land dealings. Gillespie, a partner in a Montreal firm, was Thomas Clark’s brother-in-law and owned significant tracts of land in the Western District. In estate matters Street was called upon to act as the executor for important Niagara figures, to settle accounts, and to disperse lands. Estates, as was the case with those of John and William Crooks, brothers of James, were frequently complicated and took a number of years to sort out. Often, in instances of prior involvement with the deceased, including the Crooks brothers, Street’s participation in the settlement of their estates may well have been for reasons of self-interest.
Unlike his partner, Thomas Clark, who served as a legislative councillor, Street shied away from politics. He held local appointments not uncommon for a person of his stature – magistrate from 1796 and deputy-registrar – but seems to have stayed clear of direct political involvement. Street’s magisterial opposition to Robert Gourlay*, however, led Gourlay to name him, a Connecticut native, as “heir direct of the blue-laws” ascribed to New Haven’s Puritan government in the 17th century. As well, Gourlay assailed the “wretched dependence” of Clark and Street on government patronage, particularly under Francis Gore*. No doubt Street’s time was consumed with business, but even there, as in the case of the dispute over the Bridgewater Mills, Clark and Street were the focus of reform ire.
Street seemed conscious of his standing in the Niagara community. At one time or another he was a secretary of the Niagara Bible Society, to which he supplied free bibles, a member of the Niagara Turf Club, a life member of the Niagara District Agricultural Society (on account of a “liberal donation”), and a member of the Canada Emigration Association. He also took an active role in military affairs, becoming a captain in the 3rd Lincoln Militia in September 1812, lieutenant-colonel in April 1822, and colonel in 1839.
Yet, no matter how deeply one explores Street’s interests, it is difficult to escape the notion that his life focused on his business. His “incessant industry and attention to business” enabled him to become “the wealthiest individual in the Niagara District,” according to his obituary in the St. Catharines Journal. It also noted that he had been in the “habit of exacting the last penny of interest,” which does not seem as harsh a judgement of his character as that of a Thomas Lundy, who had accused Street in 1824 of selling flour to the Americans during their occupation of Fort George (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in 1813.
Street died at Port Robinson, on the Welland Canal, on 21 Aug. 1844. His fortune was left to his son, who managed to increase his share, and to his four surviving daughters, who married prominent personages, including Thomas Brock Fuller*, later the first Anglican bishop of Niagara, and Josiah Burr Plumb*, a future speaker of Canada’s Senate. (Dictionary of Canadian Biography)
Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Game of Thrones Season 1, Set of 5 DVDs in Case
Prior owner's statement: Had I known how much sleazy “adult” content this series contains, I would never have purchased it in the first place. (Always read product packaging carefully!) Though a very professional production with some positive qualities (an interesting combination of gritty realism with subtle fantasy), I felt dirtied by the experience of watching (even with all the fast-forwarding) and would definitely not want to watch it again! Though I should toss these in a bonfire, as would Savonarola of old, I really need the money, and the market's already saturated with this kind of garbage anyway, right?
Seller's statement: Well, now you know what you're in for! If this is the sort of programming you find entertaining, or if you share the sentiments of the prior owner but think reviewing the series will somehow make you better able to “engage with contemporary American pop culture,” or even if you just plan to follow Savonarola's example and need a few extra items for the fire, then place your bid today!
Full disclosure: The seller shares the prior owner's feelings toward the series' content. Preferring video lectures and clean classic films to most contemporary cinema, he is unlikely ever to appreciate Game of Thrones. However, commerce must take priority, and many individuals may have good reasons to view/inspect/review a series as popular as this one. So, to reiterate, place your bid today!
5 DVDs in artful presentation/storage case in excellent, viewed-once condition.
Scans of the actual item have been uploaded, and the same scans plus a couple more may be see at
www.flickr.com/photos/millionthseller/sets/72157631740936...
With apologies to buyers in Canada, Mexico, and other nations, the seller notes that he can only offer domestic shipping (USPS Media Mail).
Category
DVDs & Movies > DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
Product details
Genre: Television
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Additional Information about Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Adapted from author R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series, the HBO series GAME OF THRONES details the political struggles and epic battles between various warring factions in a world where royalty, family, and dinosaur eggs all feature prominently. This set contains every episode from the show's debut season., Get one of HBO’s most watched series of all time, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season”, now available in a five-disc set. Taking place in a time not known by many, this series portrays how a community of kingdoms goes from being peaceful to battling each other for the iron throne. A place where winter goes on for months on end and where dragons rise again, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” is something that will have you hooked on as fast as chocolate. Packed with lies, deceit, sex, violence, and loads of bloodshed, this action series keeps the story real and entertaining. Featuring a number of characters from mages, kings, lords, queens, dwarfs, and midgets, the action series certainly proves to be versatile. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” was originally derived from a book by author George R.R. Martin, and certainly gives justice to it. Moreover, this five-disc set also comes bundled with a few additional features including 15 Character Profile Clips, the making of the movie, and others.
Product Details
Number of Discs: 5
UPC: 883929191475
Additional Details
Genre: Television
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Item specifics
Condition: Very Good
Genre: Television
Run Time: Approximately 600 minutes
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Rating: TV-MA
Region Code: DVD: 1
Edition: Box Set
Audio: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 2.0
Bonus Features 1: Complete Guide to Westeros
Bonus Features 2: Making Game of Thrones
Bonus Features 3: From the Book to the Screen
Bonus Features 4: Character Profiles
Bonus Features 5: The Night's Watch
Bonus Features 6: Creating The Dothraki Language
Bonus Features 7: Audio Commentaries
Bonus Features Notes 1: Bonus Features not rated or captioned
Bonus Features Audio: May be English 5.1 only
Subtitles (1 of 3): English, French, Latin Spanish
Subtitles (2 of 3): Brazilian Portuguese, Complex Chinese, Thai
Subtitles (3 of 3): Korean
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Here is an email I just received, thought it might be interesting and sad:
Re: Jay Scheimer
From: AMangels
Sent: Fri 2/20/09 4:05 PM
To:
I'm forwarding this message along to you as either a past Filmation employee or as a Filmation fan.
I'm in shock at this news, although it was not unexpected.
Jay Scheimer played many voices in Filmation cartoons, including at times Fat Albert's mother and Queen Marlena in He-Man. Additionally, she was Lou's wife for 56 years. The two met while Lou was at Carnegie Tech, and he told her on the first night they met that he was going to marry her. Three-and-a-half years later, they were married on December 20, 1953. They moved to California in 1955, and Lou started working in animation shortly thereafter. Jay has been by his side ever since, until today.
Email condolences may be sent to Lou at lou@louscheimerproductions.org
In a message dated 2/20/09 10:18:09 AM, amy rosenberg writes:
Dear Friends and Loved Ones:
For those of you who may not yet know, Jay Scheimer passed away late last night at Tarzana Medical Center. Please forgive the email notice, but this proves to be the most expedient method of letting you all know.
The Scheimer family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers etc that any donations in honor of Jay be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. For your convenience, here is a link to their web site page.
www.parkinson.org/NETCOMMUNITY/SSLPage.aspx?pid=282&s...
Deep thanks to all for your many calls and concern.
On behalf of Lou and Erika, and with much love,
Amy
Amy Rosenberg
Tarzana, CA
Best,
Andy Mangels
Member, International Association of Media Tie-In Writers
This could be (*) the original wooden cross placed at the head of the grave of James Clutterbuck, before the introduction of the IWGC headstone.
It hangs on the wall of the church of St Nicholas of Myra at Ozleworth, Gloucestershire.
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R. I. P.
Royal Flying Corps
Killed in Action
25/6/17
"Second Lieutenant JAMES EDWARD POWER-CLUTTERBUCK, Royal Field Artillery, attached R.F.C., killed in action, was the son of Mrs Power-Clutterbuck of Newark park, Gloucestershire, lady of the manor of Ozleworth ... Flight Global
At around 6.40pm on Monday 25th June 1917, he was flying in a plane being piloted by Lieutenant Leslie Bowman, near Le Bizet, France, (as the observer/gunner, probably spotting enemy positions for the artillery) when they were attacked and shot down. Both men were killed.
Their plane, a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8, was the 56th victim of 'The Red Baron', Manfed von Richthofen, commander of fighter wing JG 1 (Jagdgeschwader I).
"Karl Allmenröder ... watched for intruders while his commander (Richthofen) dived on R.E.8 A3847 of No. 53 Squadron, and at 17.35 sent it crashing down into the trenches near Le Bizet" (The Red Baron: Beyond the Legend - Peter Kilduff 1994)
(Note: German time was one hour ahead of British time which probably accounts for the different times given above)
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* There is a similar cross on the wall of Elmore church, Gloucestershire. The guide book there states that the cross in that church was a replica, placed by a grieving mother.
There is nothing in (my copy of) the guide book of Olzleworth church to confirm one way or the other.
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A note on the the Newark Park estate:
It "sits at the southern end of the Cotswold escarpment overlooking the unspoilt Ozleworth valley. The estate comprises the Mansion House, two farms, eight cottages and some 700 acres. It was given to the National Trust … in 1949 by Mrs Power-Clutterbuck in memory of her son James Edward Power-Clutterbuck who was killed in the First World War. The Clutterbuck family acquired the property in 1769."
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On World War 1 Memorials
"The traditional social means of coping with death had been suppressed, and war memorials and monuments emerged as new rituals of mourning. War memorials in various communities began to give voice to the feelings of grief and to acknowledge the losses of the war. Memorials and remembrance ceremonies were state organized mourning rituals, but they were publicly fuelled. After the war, then, the bereaved demanded that the nation provide ceremonies and shrines to assure them that their losses had not been forgotten."
Rituals of Mourning: Bereavement, Grief and Mourning in the First World War:
Christine Bourchier
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"The commissioning of memorials occurred through a wide range of national and local institutions, reflecting local political traditions; funding was similarly disparate, with most countries relying heavily on local charitable contributions to cover the costs of construction. War cemeteries and memorials to particularly significant battles, however, were typically centrally controlled and funded by the state. The war encouraged the creation of new forms of memorial. Lists of memorial names, reflecting the huge scale of the losses, were a common feature, while Tombs of the Unknown Soldier containing a selected, unidentified body, and empty cenotaph monuments commemorated the numerous unidentifiable corpses and those servicemen whose bodies were never found."
wikipedia article
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"Those who died in the Hell of No-Man's-Land during attacks, would have lain where they fell until; there was a truce or the ground was taken - perforce left where they fell in both cases until the burial details of either side could reach the corpses safely or until the pitiful remains were either buried or blown to pieces by artillery bombardments."
What happened to the Soldiers in WW1 after they died? (Yahoo Answers)
"Often have I picked up the remains of a fine brave man on a shovel. Just a little heap of bones and maggots to be carried to the common burial place. Numerous bodies were found lying submerged in the water in shell holes and mine craters; bodies that seemed quite whole, but which became like huge masses of white, slimy chalk when we handled them. I shuddered as my hands, covered in soft flesh and slime, moved about in search of the disc, and I have had to pull bodies to pieces in order that they should not be buried unknown. It was very painful to have to bury the unknown."
Clearing the Dead (Peter E. Hodgkinson)
"They were often buried where they fell in action, or in a burial ground on or near the battlefield. A simple cross or marker might be put up to mark the location and give brief details of the individuals who had died."
War Graves (& Memorials) for WW1 Dead on The Western Front (The Great War 1914-1918)
"Grave registration in the field fell squarely on the shoulders of the unit Chaplains. They were responsible for filling out the proper form (AF W3314) that included the information about the grave, and forwarding to both the DADGR&E (Deputy Assistant Director of Graves Registration and Enquiries) and the DAGGHQ (Deputy Adjutant General, General Headquarters) 3rd Echelon. Information submitted included map references using the 1/40000 or 1/20000 trench maps, or detail descriptions of localities on the back of the form, in addition to the usually expected basics such as the man's name, unit etc. He was also responsible for the marking of the graves."
What happened to soldiers who died in the war? (The Long, Long Trail)
An official notification of death Bertie Huggins (First World War Poetry Archive)
A letter to a mother from a chaplain at the Stationery Hospital, far away from the front line, where a soldier died of his wounds (First World war Poetry Archive)
The Dead Man's Penny:
"The plaque was sent out to relatives in an On His Majesty's Service white envelope with a printed Official Paid stamp. Inside this outer envelope there was another white envelope with the Royal Crest embossed on the reverse enclosing a letter with a copy of King George V's signature. The letter was written as follows:
Buckingham Palace
I join my grateful people in
sending you this memorial of a
brave life given for others in the Great War.
George R.I."
Inside the outer envelope a cardboard envelope protected the bronze plaque.
The Next of Kin Memorial Plaque & Scroll (Great War web site)
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I have not yet had an opportunity to check all the links, but will do so as soon as possible.
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Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Game of Thrones Season 1, Set of 5 DVDs in Case
Prior owner's statement: Had I known how much sleazy “adult” content this series contains, I would never have purchased it in the first place. (Always read product packaging carefully!) Though a very professional production with some positive qualities (an interesting combination of gritty realism with subtle fantasy), I felt dirtied by the experience of watching (even with all the fast-forwarding) and would definitely not want to watch it again! Though I should toss these in a bonfire, as would Savonarola of old, I really need the money, and the market's already saturated with this kind of garbage anyway, right?
Seller's statement: Well, now you know what you're in for! If this is the sort of programming you find entertaining, or if you share the sentiments of the prior owner but think reviewing the series will somehow make you better able to “engage with contemporary American pop culture,” or even if you just plan to follow Savonarola's example and need a few extra items for the fire, then place your bid today!
Full disclosure: The seller shares the prior owner's feelings toward the series' content. Preferring video lectures and clean classic films to most contemporary cinema, he is unlikely ever to appreciate Game of Thrones. However, commerce must take priority, and many individuals may have good reasons to view/inspect/review a series as popular as this one. So, to reiterate, place your bid today!
5 DVDs in artful presentation/storage case in excellent, viewed-once condition.
Scans of the actual item have been uploaded, and the same scans plus a couple more may be see at
www.flickr.com/photos/millionthseller/sets/72157631740936...
With apologies to buyers in Canada, Mexico, and other nations, the seller notes that he can only offer domestic shipping (USPS Media Mail).
Category
DVDs & Movies > DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
Product details
Genre: Television
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Additional Information about Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Adapted from author R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series, the HBO series GAME OF THRONES details the political struggles and epic battles between various warring factions in a world where royalty, family, and dinosaur eggs all feature prominently. This set contains every episode from the show's debut season., Get one of HBO’s most watched series of all time, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season”, now available in a five-disc set. Taking place in a time not known by many, this series portrays how a community of kingdoms goes from being peaceful to battling each other for the iron throne. A place where winter goes on for months on end and where dragons rise again, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” is something that will have you hooked on as fast as chocolate. Packed with lies, deceit, sex, violence, and loads of bloodshed, this action series keeps the story real and entertaining. Featuring a number of characters from mages, kings, lords, queens, dwarfs, and midgets, the action series certainly proves to be versatile. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” was originally derived from a book by author George R.R. Martin, and certainly gives justice to it. Moreover, this five-disc set also comes bundled with a few additional features including 15 Character Profile Clips, the making of the movie, and others.
Product Details
Number of Discs: 5
UPC: 883929191475
Additional Details
Genre: Television
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Item specifics
Condition: Very Good
Genre: Television
Run Time: Approximately 600 minutes
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Rating: TV-MA
Region Code: DVD: 1
Edition: Box Set
Audio: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 2.0
Bonus Features 1: Complete Guide to Westeros
Bonus Features 2: Making Game of Thrones
Bonus Features 3: From the Book to the Screen
Bonus Features 4: Character Profiles
Bonus Features 5: The Night's Watch
Bonus Features 6: Creating The Dothraki Language
Bonus Features 7: Audio Commentaries
Bonus Features Notes 1: Bonus Features not rated or captioned
Bonus Features Audio: May be English 5.1 only
Subtitles (1 of 3): English, French, Latin Spanish
Subtitles (2 of 3): Brazilian Portuguese, Complex Chinese, Thai
Subtitles (3 of 3): Korean
Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Game of Thrones Season 1, Set of 5 DVDs in Case
Prior owner's statement: Had I known how much sleazy “adult” content this series contains, I would never have purchased it in the first place. (Always read product packaging carefully!) Though a very professional production with some positive qualities (an interesting combination of gritty realism with subtle fantasy), I felt dirtied by the experience of watching (even with all the fast-forwarding) and would definitely not want to watch it again! Though I should toss these in a bonfire, as would Savonarola of old, I really need the money, and the market's already saturated with this kind of garbage anyway, right?
Seller's statement: Well, now you know what you're in for! If this is the sort of programming you find entertaining, or if you share the sentiments of the prior owner but think reviewing the series will somehow make you better able to “engage with contemporary American pop culture,” or even if you just plan to follow Savonarola's example and need a few extra items for the fire, then place your bid today!
Full disclosure: The seller shares the prior owner's feelings toward the series' content. Preferring video lectures and clean classic films to most contemporary cinema, he is unlikely ever to appreciate Game of Thrones. However, commerce must take priority, and many individuals may have good reasons to view/inspect/review a series as popular as this one. So, to reiterate, place your bid today!
5 DVDs in artful presentation/storage case in excellent, viewed-once condition.
Scans of the actual item have been uploaded, and the same scans plus a couple more may be see at
www.flickr.com/photos/millionthseller/sets/72157631740936...
With apologies to buyers in Canada, Mexico, and other nations, the seller notes that he can only offer domestic shipping (USPS Media Mail).
Category
DVDs & Movies > DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
Product details
Genre: Television
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Additional Information about Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2012, 5-Disc Set)
Adapted from author R.R. Martin's best-selling fantasy series, the HBO series GAME OF THRONES details the political struggles and epic battles between various warring factions in a world where royalty, family, and dinosaur eggs all feature prominently. This set contains every episode from the show's debut season., Get one of HBO’s most watched series of all time, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season”, now available in a five-disc set. Taking place in a time not known by many, this series portrays how a community of kingdoms goes from being peaceful to battling each other for the iron throne. A place where winter goes on for months on end and where dragons rise again, “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” is something that will have you hooked on as fast as chocolate. Packed with lies, deceit, sex, violence, and loads of bloodshed, this action series keeps the story real and entertaining. Featuring a number of characters from mages, kings, lords, queens, dwarfs, and midgets, the action series certainly proves to be versatile. “Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season” was originally derived from a book by author George R.R. Martin, and certainly gives justice to it. Moreover, this five-disc set also comes bundled with a few additional features including 15 Character Profile Clips, the making of the movie, and others.
Product Details
Number of Discs: 5
UPC: 883929191475
Additional Details
Genre: Television
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Item specifics
Condition: Very Good
Genre: Television
Run Time: Approximately 600 minutes
Leading Role: Lena Headey, Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Harry Lloyd
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: DVD
Release Date: 03/06/2012
Region: Region 1
Rating: TV-MA
Region Code: DVD: 1
Edition: Box Set
Audio: English 5.1, French 5.1, Spanish 2.0
Bonus Features 1: Complete Guide to Westeros
Bonus Features 2: Making Game of Thrones
Bonus Features 3: From the Book to the Screen
Bonus Features 4: Character Profiles
Bonus Features 5: The Night's Watch
Bonus Features 6: Creating The Dothraki Language
Bonus Features 7: Audio Commentaries
Bonus Features Notes 1: Bonus Features not rated or captioned
Bonus Features Audio: May be English 5.1 only
Subtitles (1 of 3): English, French, Latin Spanish
Subtitles (2 of 3): Brazilian Portuguese, Complex Chinese, Thai
Subtitles (3 of 3): Korean
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copperstoneclubbiz.com 813-321-7417 The one guaranteed way to improve the overall efficiency of your communication system is to opt for a virtual phone system. With a virtual phone system, you can avail a host of sophisticated features such as call forwarding, find me follow me, conferencing, music-on-hold, caller Id, speed dial, call blocking, auto- attendant, voicemail to email, fax to email, real-time call history etc.
There are four main technologies that make virtual offices work: The Internet, VOIP, Unified Messaging and Cloud Computing Technology. Unless you've been living under a rock, I'm sure at some point in your life you've used or heard of at least one of these forms of technology.
The Internet
Let's face it; the Internet is one form of technology that most of us cannot live without. It's a part of our everyday lives. It's a resource that 85% or more of small business owners use to run their businesses. The Internet allows us to check our email, host our websites, shop online, pay our bills and most importantly use various tools to provide services to our clients.
VOIP - What is it?
VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that gives us the ability to use phone services over the Internet. As a matter of fact, traditional phone lines are slowly being phased out as small, medium and large businesses are reaping the benefits of using VOIP systems. The main benefits of using VOIP are the ability to make long distance phone calls, hold conference calls, use caller ID, call forwarding and other features that traditional telephone companies normally you charge for are available for free. Isn't that AWESOME?
Unified Messaging Systems
Unified Messaging is a technology that works with VOIP systems and is a feature that runs virtual office phone systems. Unified Messaging combines the integration of email, instant messaging, fax, voicemail, video messaging, and text messaging technologies together for storage onto a single system. For example, with traditional communications systems messages are delivered onto several types of storage systems such as Voicemail systems, Fax machines and email servers. Whereas with Unified Messaging Systems all of these different types of messages are stored in one place. This feature simplifies the user experience by giving them one place to check for messages rather than checking multiple places to retrieve messages.
Ultimately, the premise behind creating Unified Messaging Systems was to have a place where all of the above technologies can be brought together onto one platform to make communication as seamless as possible.
Cloud Computing: The Revolution
Cloud Computing Technology is taking the world by storm. You may have heard cloud computing being referred to as "The Cloud". This form of technology allows multiple servers to share resources that run various hardware and software applications over the "Internet" that can be accessed via web browsers. In essence cloud computing features web-based software and hardware applications that run over the Internet. The main benefits of using services in "The Cloud" are:
Cloud services and applications are web-based and can be accessed anytime, anywhere, 24/7 as long as you have an Internet connection from a computer, Smartphone, or tablet device
Cloud applications work with multiple Operating System platforms such as Windows, Linux and Macintosh computers
Cloud applications and services are very inexpensive and allow you to pay as you go to use them
In most cases, there is no need for you to install software or purchase hardware to use cloud services
The most common types of virtual offices for work are home offices, telecommuting centers, mobile offices and hoteling.
A home office can be a room, a portion of a room, a hallway, a garage, or any other space you choose to work in.
Home Offices
The primary advantage of working at home is that it makes it easier for people to run their lives. Those who have to drop children off at school or take care of a sick parent can juggle their personal and professional responsibilities better if they aren't rushing to the office every day on a fixed schedule. Dropping the daily commute may also free up time for other activities such as time with a spouse or children, exercise, or hobbies.
Working at home also means fewer meetings and interruptions. Not surprisingly, this often translates into productivity gains. A study found that 80 percent of work-at-home entrepreneurs say they are more productive at home than they were in a traditional office. An overall increase in control over scheduling can improve your sense of satisfaction and can lead to a higher quality of work. This increased feeling of control over your work and your life cuts down significantly on stress levels.
Telecommuting Centers
A telecommuting center is a type of virtual offices where employees work, usually part-time, outside of a central corporate office. These virtual offices are either used by employees from one company or shared by employees from several different employers.
Telecommuting centers can offer many of the advantages of working in a home office without some of the disadvantages. Centers present fewer distractions than a home office and more opportunity for social and professional interaction. They also can provide access to computer networks, secretarial services, conference rooms, and copiers, which are not always available at home. In addition, some supervisors feel more comfortable with employees working at another office site rather than in the home.
The major barrier to widespread use of such virtual offices is their cost. For obvious reasons, home offices are much less expensive.
Mobile Offices
The term mobile office describes a car, or sometimes even a briefcase, used by people who spend a lot of time on the road. These "road warriors" have all the technology and other tools they need in their mobile office to complete their work without returning to the central office. They complete their work in their mobile office, at a client site, or in a home office, and go to the corporate office only for meetings, to pick up mail, or for support services that are not available elsewhere.
Enabling mobile workers to spend more time with their clients through technology is appealing to employers. The same technology that allows mobile workers to keep in touch enables them to improve productivity and spend more time with clients. At the client's location, mobile workers use computers to access inventory information, process orders, and provide quick turnaround for all kinds of services. Employers also save on real estate costs by having mobile workers do the bulk of their desk work outside of the company office.
Hoteling
Although technically not an office, hoteling is a catch-all term for work arrangements in which corporate employees use desks on an as-needed basis.
Employees in hoteling arrangements do not have assigned offices on a long-term basis. Armed with portable computers and other technology, these employees visit clients and perform administrative tasks on the road or from offices at home. They return to the corporate office for meetings or when they need other support services.
Here is a list of 7 tools that can be used to help you get started with setting up a virtual office that can help you save money on operating expenses and give your business a professional look inexpensively.
1. Online Billing and Invoicing Solution
Online invoicing solutions help you in getting your payment on time. With these invoicing tools, you can send invoices to your clients via email which will help you save money on postage.
2. Online Backup and Recovery Solution
You never know when disaster will strike. When it does, you'll want to be ready for it. Having a backup and recovery system in place is crucial for any business-no matter what size they are. The advantage of using online backup solutions vs. traditional backup services is that you will have access to your important documents and files anytime that you need them. Some companies offer very affordable online disaster recovery solutions that will help get you back up and running again in the event of a catastrophe in your virtual office.
3. Online Fax Solutions
Tired of tying up your phone line to send or receive faxes? If you are, then an online fax service is the perfect solution for you. Online fax services eliminate the need to purchase an expensive fax machine or run to a local store or copy center when you need to send faxes. These services allow you to send and receive faxes over the Internet as PDF files.
4. Online File Sharing and Document Management System
Document management systems lets you store, manage and share your documents online anytime you need them via an Internet browser. This system definitely comes in handy for a small business owner needing quick access to documents even when they are away from their personal computer. You can create different folders to store your documents in them, share files with your employees, team members or business colleagues, post comments regarding specific files you uploaded, and set permissions for specific files and folders that you may or may not want to share. Types of files that you can upload are Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), PDF files, and Executable files and programs.
5. All-In-One Printer, Copier and Scanner
Using an all-in one printer or multifunction device that features a printer, copier and scanner for your business will surely eliminate the need for purchasing other hardware devices separately. The feature I've grown to love most with using an All-in-One printer is the capability of being able to scan documents from the device, download it as a PDF and send it back using an online Fax Service. Isn't this a nice feature for a virtual office?
Some additional obvious benefits of using a multi-function printer include:
You can have almost everything you need in one device since most multifunctional devices are equipped with copiers, scanners, or fax machines.
They are very easy to maintain. Since all-in one printers are standalone devices, there will be less equipment for you to take care of.
You can save a lot of work space. Office equipment can tend to be bulky and take up a lot of space. Multifunction devices aid tremendously in this area.
You can save money. It is more expensive for you to purchase several pieces of beneficial for your company, especially if you are trying to save on your expenses.
6. Online Project Collaboration and Web Conferencing Tools
Online collaboration and web conferencing tools allow you to work with your employees and clients in different locations across the world via one virtual location. With these tools, you can conduct live presentations, host online meetings, do sales presentations and conduct training right from your computer by sharing your computer screen with multiple users over the Internet.
Most web conferencing and project collaboration tools require you to download a desktop sharing application onto your computer to share your screen or send a special link through email to the participants of the meeting. After the participants have received a link to the meeting and have clicked on it, they will be able to join the web conference.
Google Apps is an additional resource that offers free project collaboration and online messaging tools to small business owners. With Google apps, you can use your own customized business email addresses to send and receive email from Google's online email interface, receive 25GB worth of free online email storage, access to mobile email, an online calendar, and instant messaging.
7. Online Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)
I will warn you that Customer Relationship Management systems can be a tad bit complex for beginners. Before choosing a CRM for your business, I urge you to make sure that the software vendor that you select has great customer service or online tutorials and other resources available that will give you a step by step guide on how to setup and use the software program.
If you have a business and you are trying to keep expenses at a minimum and you don't want to have to pay someone an hourly wage to do jobs that can be automated, you have likely heart of a virtual office service. The great thing about these services is that you only have to pay for what you use, so there is no hourly wage to pay, as would be the case if you hired a full or even part time employee to do these things for you.
Wondering exactly what a virtual office assistant can do for you? Basically they can do all of the things that would be done by someone who was right in the office for you, except that you're not paying them every day that they come to work, you're only paying for when you use their services/
Some of the virtual office services that you can take advantage of include but are not limited:
- Secretarial support
- Copier and mail services
- Fax services
- Courier and postage services
- Remote reception services
- Automated attendant services
- Unified message that converts voicemail to email
- Live telephone answering service
- Call recording
- Booking ready to use office space
- Providing whiteboards, flip charts, screens and LCD projectors when needed
- Teleconferencing
- Catering arrangements
- Mail and parcel services
- Private locked mailbox services
- Email notification of mail and parcel pick up notices
- Mail and parcel forwarding as needed
This is jut a look at what these amazing services can do for you and your business. Of course not all businesses need these services all the time. This is why virtual office services really do make a lot of sense. When you're trying to reduce the operating budget as much as possible this is the way to go because you are only paying for the services that you need, and nothing more. So, instead of having someone on the books that is sitting there waiting for you to do these things, you simply need to contact the virtual office service when you need them and you're done.
If you need a few of the different services offered you can always choose a package of virtual services that works for you, or you can choose to customize a package that will give you only the services that you need and nothing more. When you customize the package you will not be paying for anything other than the services that you really want or need and even then you'll find that the savings will be substantial. The nice thing is that you can change your package or custom package at any time, if your needs change in any way, which will allow for you to budget for things in advance.
As you can see, working with a virtual office service really is a great option for a wide variety of businesses who don't necessarily need full time services and who want to watch their budget and only pay for what they need. Cracking down and diminishing the budget is always a great idea, and this is a really simple and straight forward way to do it for all different types and sizes of business around the world.
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copperstoneclubbiz.com 813-321-7417 The one guaranteed way to improve the overall efficiency of your communication system is to opt for a virtual phone system. With a virtual phone system, you can avail a host of sophisticated features such as call forwarding, find me follow me, conferencing, music-on-hold, caller Id, speed dial, call blocking, auto- attendant, voicemail to email, fax to email, real-time call history etc.
There are four main technologies that make virtual offices work: The Internet, VOIP, Unified Messaging and Cloud Computing Technology. Unless you've been living under a rock, I'm sure at some point in your life you've used or heard of at least one of these forms of technology.
The Internet
Let's face it; the Internet is one form of technology that most of us cannot live without. It's a part of our everyday lives. It's a resource that 85% or more of small business owners use to run their businesses. The Internet allows us to check our email, host our websites, shop online, pay our bills and most importantly use various tools to provide services to our clients.
VOIP - What is it?
VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that gives us the ability to use phone services over the Internet. As a matter of fact, traditional phone lines are slowly being phased out as small, medium and large businesses are reaping the benefits of using VOIP systems. The main benefits of using VOIP are the ability to make long distance phone calls, hold conference calls, use caller ID, call forwarding and other features that traditional telephone companies normally you charge for are available for free. Isn't that AWESOME?
Unified Messaging Systems
Unified Messaging is a technology that works with VOIP systems and is a feature that runs virtual office phone systems. Unified Messaging combines the integration of email, instant messaging, fax, voicemail, video messaging, and text messaging technologies together for storage onto a single system. For example, with traditional communications systems messages are delivered onto several types of storage systems such as Voicemail systems, Fax machines and email servers. Whereas with Unified Messaging Systems all of these different types of messages are stored in one place. This feature simplifies the user experience by giving them one place to check for messages rather than checking multiple places to retrieve messages.
Ultimately, the premise behind creating Unified Messaging Systems was to have a place where all of the above technologies can be brought together onto one platform to make communication as seamless as possible.
Cloud Computing: The Revolution
Cloud Computing Technology is taking the world by storm. You may have heard cloud computing being referred to as "The Cloud". This form of technology allows multiple servers to share resources that run various hardware and software applications over the "Internet" that can be accessed via web browsers. In essence cloud computing features web-based software and hardware applications that run over the Internet. The main benefits of using services in "The Cloud" are:
Cloud services and applications are web-based and can be accessed anytime, anywhere, 24/7 as long as you have an Internet connection from a computer, Smartphone, or tablet device
Cloud applications work with multiple Operating System platforms such as Windows, Linux and Macintosh computers
Cloud applications and services are very inexpensive and allow you to pay as you go to use them
In most cases, there is no need for you to install software or purchase hardware to use cloud services
The most common types of virtual offices for work are home offices, telecommuting centers, mobile offices and hoteling.
A home office can be a room, a portion of a room, a hallway, a garage, or any other space you choose to work in.
Home Offices
The primary advantage of working at home is that it makes it easier for people to run their lives. Those who have to drop children off at school or take care of a sick parent can juggle their personal and professional responsibilities better if they aren't rushing to the office every day on a fixed schedule. Dropping the daily commute may also free up time for other activities such as time with a spouse or children, exercise, or hobbies.
Working at home also means fewer meetings and interruptions. Not surprisingly, this often translates into productivity gains. A study found that 80 percent of work-at-home entrepreneurs say they are more productive at home than they were in a traditional office. An overall increase in control over scheduling can improve your sense of satisfaction and can lead to a higher quality of work. This increased feeling of control over your work and your life cuts down significantly on stress levels.
Telecommuting Centers
A telecommuting center is a type of virtual offices where employees work, usually part-time, outside of a central corporate office. These virtual offices are either used by employees from one company or shared by employees from several different employers.
Telecommuting centers can offer many of the advantages of working in a home office without some of the disadvantages. Centers present fewer distractions than a home office and more opportunity for social and professional interaction. They also can provide access to computer networks, secretarial services, conference rooms, and copiers, which are not always available at home. In addition, some supervisors feel more comfortable with employees working at another office site rather than in the home.
The major barrier to widespread use of such virtual offices is their cost. For obvious reasons, home offices are much less expensive.
Mobile Offices
The term mobile office describes a car, or sometimes even a briefcase, used by people who spend a lot of time on the road. These "road warriors" have all the technology and other tools they need in their mobile office to complete their work without returning to the central office. They complete their work in their mobile office, at a client site, or in a home office, and go to the corporate office only for meetings, to pick up mail, or for support services that are not available elsewhere.
Enabling mobile workers to spend more time with their clients through technology is appealing to employers. The same technology that allows mobile workers to keep in touch enables them to improve productivity and spend more time with clients. At the client's location, mobile workers use computers to access inventory information, process orders, and provide quick turnaround for all kinds of services. Employers also save on real estate costs by having mobile workers do the bulk of their desk work outside of the company office.
Hoteling
Although technically not an office, hoteling is a catch-all term for work arrangements in which corporate employees use desks on an as-needed basis.
Employees in hoteling arrangements do not have assigned offices on a long-term basis. Armed with portable computers and other technology, these employees visit clients and perform administrative tasks on the road or from offices at home. They return to the corporate office for meetings or when they need other support services.
Here is a list of 7 tools that can be used to help you get started with setting up a virtual office that can help you save money on operating expenses and give your business a professional look inexpensively.
1. Online Billing and Invoicing Solution
Online invoicing solutions help you in getting your payment on time. With these invoicing tools, you can send invoices to your clients via email which will help you save money on postage.
2. Online Backup and Recovery Solution
You never know when disaster will strike. When it does, you'll want to be ready for it. Having a backup and recovery system in place is crucial for any business-no matter what size they are. The advantage of using online backup solutions vs. traditional backup services is that you will have access to your important documents and files anytime that you need them. Some companies offer very affordable online disaster recovery solutions that will help get you back up and running again in the event of a catastrophe in your virtual office.
3. Online Fax Solutions
Tired of tying up your phone line to send or receive faxes? If you are, then an online fax service is the perfect solution for you. Online fax services eliminate the need to purchase an expensive fax machine or run to a local store or copy center when you need to send faxes. These services allow you to send and receive faxes over the Internet as PDF files.
4. Online File Sharing and Document Management System
Document management systems lets you store, manage and share your documents online anytime you need them via an Internet browser. This system definitely comes in handy for a small business owner needing quick access to documents even when they are away from their personal computer. You can create different folders to store your documents in them, share files with your employees, team members or business colleagues, post comments regarding specific files you uploaded, and set permissions for specific files and folders that you may or may not want to share. Types of files that you can upload are Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), PDF files, and Executable files and programs.
5. All-In-One Printer, Copier and Scanner
Using an all-in one printer or multifunction device that features a printer, copier and scanner for your business will surely eliminate the need for purchasing other hardware devices separately. The feature I've grown to love most with using an All-in-One printer is the capability of being able to scan documents from the device, download it as a PDF and send it back using an online Fax Service. Isn't this a nice feature for a virtual office?
Some additional obvious benefits of using a multi-function printer include:
You can have almost everything you need in one device since most multifunctional devices are equipped with copiers, scanners, or fax machines.
They are very easy to maintain. Since all-in one printers are standalone devices, there will be less equipment for you to take care of.
You can save a lot of work space. Office equipment can tend to be bulky and take up a lot of space. Multifunction devices aid tremendously in this area.
You can save money. It is more expensive for you to purchase several pieces of beneficial for your company, especially if you are trying to save on your expenses.
6. Online Project Collaboration and Web Conferencing Tools
Online collaboration and web conferencing tools allow you to work with your employees and clients in different locations across the world via one virtual location. With these tools, you can conduct live presentations, host online meetings, do sales presentations and conduct training right from your computer by sharing your computer screen with multiple users over the Internet.
Most web conferencing and project collaboration tools require you to download a desktop sharing application onto your computer to share your screen or send a special link through email to the participants of the meeting. After the participants have received a link to the meeting and have clicked on it, they will be able to join the web conference.
Google Apps is an additional resource that offers free project collaboration and online messaging tools to small business owners. With Google apps, you can use your own customized business email addresses to send and receive email from Google's online email interface, receive 25GB worth of free online email storage, access to mobile email, an online calendar, and instant messaging.
7. Online Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)
I will warn you that Customer Relationship Management systems can be a tad bit complex for beginners. Before choosing a CRM for your business, I urge you to make sure that the software vendor that you select has great customer service or online tutorials and other resources available that will give you a step by step guide on how to setup and use the software program.
If you have a business and you are trying to keep expenses at a minimum and you don't want to have to pay someone an hourly wage to do jobs that can be automated, you have likely heart of a virtual office service. The great thing about these services is that you only have to pay for what you use, so there is no hourly wage to pay, as would be the case if you hired a full or even part time employee to do these things for you.
Wondering exactly what a virtual office assistant can do for you? Basically they can do all of the things that would be done by someone who was right in the office for you, except that you're not paying them every day that they come to work, you're only paying for when you use their services/
Some of the virtual office services that you can take advantage of include but are not limited:
- Secretarial support
- Copier and mail services
- Fax services
- Courier and postage services
- Remote reception services
- Automated attendant services
- Unified message that converts voicemail to email
- Live telephone answering service
- Call recording
- Booking ready to use office space
- Providing whiteboards, flip charts, screens and LCD projectors when needed
- Teleconferencing
- Catering arrangements
- Mail and parcel services
- Private locked mailbox services
- Email notification of mail and parcel pick up notices
- Mail and parcel forwarding as needed
This is jut a look at what these amazing services can do for you and your business. Of course not all businesses need these services all the time. This is why virtual office services really do make a lot of sense. When you're trying to reduce the operating budget as much as possible this is the way to go because you are only paying for the services that you need, and nothing more. So, instead of having someone on the books that is sitting there waiting for you to do these things, you simply need to contact the virtual office service when you need them and you're done.
If you need a few of the different services offered you can always choose a package of virtual services that works for you, or you can choose to customize a package that will give you only the services that you need and nothing more. When you customize the package you will not be paying for anything other than the services that you really want or need and even then you'll find that the savings will be substantial. The nice thing is that you can change your package or custom package at any time, if your needs change in any way, which will allow for you to budget for things in advance.
As you can see, working with a virtual office service really is a great option for a wide variety of businesses who don't necessarily need full time services and who want to watch their budget and only pay for what they need. Cracking down and diminishing the budget is always a great idea, and this is a really simple and straight forward way to do it for all different types and sizes of business around the world.
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*sigh*
I noticed the blockhead yesterday evening while reliving some special Flickr moments in my photostream. I actually clicked on the non-existent link a few times - like pressing repeatedly on the buttons of a rotary phone. It was no use. I felt instantly sad... and still feel the loss a little today. One of my older Flickr contacts is gone. She didn't just let her Pro account lapse - she deleted her account. I hadn't noticed posts from her for the last while but hey! that's just life, right? She had a most excellent sense of humour and her world included lots of travel so I always liked to browse her stream and fave photos of places I wanted to see. Her circle of contacts were a snarky bunch and I loved reading the comments in that sphere... their level of wit is beyond my abilities but I liked to watch the conversation. I appreciated her stuff and her presence here. I don't know why she left. I hope she's okay out there in the real world without the Flickrverse in her life. I'm gonna miss her.
So, Alisonhulot of England, this one is for you. I'd never imagine doing this to anyone but the idea came to me unbidden late last night. Your presence here will be missed by many I'm sure.
*Special thanks to my husband for holding the meat hook.
Yeah. This is for The Hereios but I totally misread the group's instructions today. They wanted a serious fake ad, not a creepy, spoofy fake ad. I think I'll refrain from adding this to their group and save them the trouble of booting it out of the pool and banning me. :)
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