#recordkeeping

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lil comics i made for a poster project last term about improper records retention ! bonus under the cut just because it requires a bit more explanation

also there were some schools in the uk using facial recognition technology to identify children at lunch and automatically take money from an account (and they were keeping the facial information data for like. suspiciously long. also this is just weird. don't do that)

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What is a commonplace book

Commonplace books are a method of compiling knowledge into one place, traditionally by handwriting but more recently with computers/word processors. They’re different from journals in that rather than containing exclusively personal thoughts or feelings, they’re a collection of external writings, informations, or other snippets of things recorded whenever it is encountered + usually organised.

To simplify – a commonplace book contains anything that captured it’s owners attention! Poems, extracts of fiction & non fiction writings, remarks or comments by others, anecdotes, observations, pertinent images, or other things along the same lines are all things that belong in a commonplace book!

Commonplace books have quite the history – their uses range between reading logs, reference books for students, and historically they were required by young women to demonstrate their upbringing.

How do they work

The exact system you use in your commonplace book is entirely up to you and what you will remember to use. Usually information is organised under themed/topic-based headings, but this can be as flexible or stiff as the keeper desires. My personal commonplace book is organised by source material – all of my book extracts & notes are kept together and demarcated by paperclips.

A commonplace book has no requirements in terms of physical format, size, page type, etc. As long as it is something you will be able to keep using happily! There is also no rules around decorating any pages with stickers or washi tape, or any rules around using sticky notes to add information on the go.

A commonplace book can also be as expansive or restricted as possible in terms of subject matter. For example, I keep a specific commonplace book for Babalon & Sekhmet. Nothing else enters this book.

What’s their use in religious practice or witchcraft?

A commonplace book can function as an in-between for a Grimoire (a book of magical knowledge and instruction, usually written by someone else and usually for transmitting knowledge within a specific tradition or branch of religion/witchcraft) & a Witchbook/Book of Shadows (more akin to a magical/religious journal for recordkeeping). They’re also exceptionally useful if you read a lot of metaphysical, occult or spiritual/religious books and want to keep organised notes in a hard copy form!

Commonplace books can be used to record interesting information from other, non-metaphysical but useful sources too, foraging notes and recipes are an obvious choice to keep a record of, along with notes about celestial events from astronomy sources.

In some cases, a commonplace book can also be a devotional activity, or a shrine of sorts. Commonplace books as a devotional activity is easy to parse – collecting and mindfully recording information about an entity, deity, divinity or other spirit is a good means to show care and interest.

A commonplace book as a shrine has a similar function to an e-shrine on tumblr, by collecting things that remind or represent an entity, deity, divinity or other spirit, a notebook can be made into a shrine or sacred object. This can also be a useful way to have a sacred touchpoint with an entity and keep it relatively out of sight, for those who are not open about their practice.

Examples

More reading on Commonplace books

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonplace_book - The wiki page for Commonplace books that delves into their general & regional history, along with more variations on memory/infokeeping under See Also

https://notebookofghosts.com/2018/02/25/a-brief-guide-to-keeping-a-commonplace-book/ - A brief history & how-to on commonplace books, along with notable people that kept one.

https://bookriot.com/commonplace-book/ - An informal look at commonplace books, including using a tumblr blog/other digital formats as a commonplace book.

https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-and-why-to-keep-a-commonplace-book-ea80e25b63f1 - Information about commonplace books, alternatives to notebooks, and a small guide.

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The "archives room," dictionaries, and the value of words in "The Great Passage"

Mitsuya in the reference room in the second episode of The Great Passage When I started watching The Great Passage, also known as Fune o Amu and Weaving a Ship, on Prime Video (of all places), I expected there would be scenes in libraries and that I would be writing a post about it on my sister Pop Culture Library Review blog, but I couldn’t be proven more wrong. Instead, this 2016 anime has…

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An Explanation of This Blog.

My long-term and long-distance girlfriend, referred to going forward as Moonbeam, has a very overbearing mother. Her mother found out about our relationship, and gave an ultimatum of "Block her on everything or I'll tell your father you're trans". We were only able to get a short conversation in before, from what I can gather using context clues, her mother forced her to block me.

This blog will be a collection of thoughts, tender moments and sometimes just words I'd want her to hear until we are reunited and I can share them with her again.

Thank you for being eyes and ears to my voice.

- Luna

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Recordkeeping brain dump w/young posed pics: Who are these rabbits I'm breeding anyway

Steely Dan. Born around late Feb 2022. 50% AmChin, 25% SF, 25% NZ. Carries blue.

Bluebell, pure SF. Heavy silver. 2021. Poppy & Digit

Iris. Chester/Blossom 50/50 NZ & SF. 2021

Jessamine. Poppy/Thistle, so 50/50 SF & AmChin

Also still have Blossom (retired) & Poppy, pure SF does. Related to each other, but if I know how it's in notes I don't have rn. Chester, steel NZ buck. Thistle, AmChin buck. And (for now), Teen Mom, a chestnut doe ~8 months old who is from Jessamine bred back to her sire Thistle. Eval pictures on her eventually (currently raising a litter she got pregnant with in the growout tractor oops).

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Image ID: Screenshot of quote tweet. Original tweet is from ayah @/ayahhziyadeh reading, "Just want to remind everyone that 40,000+ human beings being murdered in less half a year is actually not normal and we shouldn't function as if it is."

Quote tweet is from sippin on that @/vivafalastin and reads, "the real number is so much higher than 40k that it scares me to even think about. israel destroyed the ministries and infrastructure that were keeping track of the killed and wounded. we've been seeing the 30-40k number since december." End ID

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In Yemen the death count stagnated at 15,000 until the war ended and the people were able to count their dead. Today, it's commonly accepted that over 300,000 Yemenis have been killed by war and famine. We will see a similar situation in Gaza after a ceasefire.

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Filing Self-Assessment as a First-Time Taxpayer.

What to Expect?

For first-time filers, filing a self-assessment with HMRC can feel daunting, especially given the deadlines, forms, and requirements involved. The process requires careful documentation of income, expenses, and eligible deductions. This can be challenging without experience, but with the help of a professional tax filer, the process becomes more manageable and accurate.

Key Steps for First-Time Filers

The journey begins with registering for self-assessment tax filing through HMRC. It’s essential to complete this step in advance, as it can take up to ten days to receive the necessary Taxpayer Reference (UTR) code. After registration, taxpayers must gather income records, including employment, self-employment, rental income, or capital gains, forming the foundation of an accurate self-assessment return.

A major advantage of professional support is identifying eligible tax relief options. Professionals clarify allowable deductions, such as business expenses, mileage, and equipment costs, which can significantly reduce your taxable income. With proper record-keeping, supported by expert guidance, taxpayers maximize these deductions without risking compliance issues.

Avoiding Common Mistakes

First-time filers often make errors like omitting income sources or misreporting expenses, leading to fines or delays. Professional support helps avoid these mistakes, ensuring that all financial information is complete, accurate, and timely. With up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, tax experts ensure compliance, reducing the chance of unexpected penalties.

The Benefits of Expert Assistance

Self-assessment professionals streamline the process, making it less time-consuming and stressful for first-time filers. Their expertise in navigating HMRC’s system means that taxpayers confidently meet all requirements without mastering each detail. Furthermore, professionals help avoid last-minute rushes, allowing you to file early and, in many cases, even receive refunds faster.

Financial Peace of Mind

By choosing professional self-assessment tax filing support, first-time taxpayers gain peace of mind, knowing their taxes are handled accurately and efficiently. This guidance is especially valuable for those with multiple income streams or unfamiliar deductions, ensuring every opportunity for tax relief is fully utilized.

For first-time filers, expert support makes the difference between a stressful tax season and one that is smooth, efficient, and financially advantageous.

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Customer Log Book: Client Tracking Book for Salons, Barber Shops, Spa business, Hair Stylists, to Record Clients and Sales and Services Paperback – March 6 2022

by Busyness Press (Author)

If you got a small or big business in the service industry, particularly beauty and wellness, this log book is all that you need. Product Details:

120 pages of log book tables to record all customer names, dates, time, services, and prices. Please click 'Look Inside' feature to see the interior.

Glossy paperback cover; Artistic pretty girl in front cover, Salon equipment designs on the back cover

8.5 x 11 Inches in size

Grab one now and make this a staple document in you business!

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Statutory Labour Law Compliance

Statutory Compliance Services in India focus on helping organizations meet regulatory and legal requirements, which include a wide range of laws, rules, and regulations that businesses need to follow. These services typically cover aspects such as labor laws, tax laws, corporate laws, and industry-specific guidelines to ensure compliance and avoid penalties or legal issues.

Here’s a breakdown of key components:

1. Labour Law Compliance

Covers regulations related to employee rights, wages, and working conditions.

Compliance with acts like the Minimum Wages Act, Employee Provident Fund (EPF) Act, Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, and Shops and Establishments Act.

Ensures timely filing of statutory returns, maintaining registers, and addressing statutory contributions.

2. Tax Compliance

Encompasses both direct and indirect tax laws, including Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Professional Tax.

Ensures that businesses file timely returns, pay due taxes, and avail of any applicable credits or exemptions.

3. Corporate Law Compliance

Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, for businesses incorporated in India.

Includes maintaining statutory records (like statutory registers), filing annual returns with the Registrar of Companies, holding board meetings, and ensuring proper governance practices.

Involves meeting specific regulatory requirements based on business structure (e.g., private limited, public limited, LLP).

4. Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance

Focuses on the rules related to environmental protection, occupational health, and workplace safety.

Compliance with acts like the Factories Act, 1948, and various environmental laws such as the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

5. Industry-Specific Compliance

Industries like healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals, and IT have specialized regulatory requirements.

Compliance services ensure that companies adhere to specific acts and guidelines relevant to their industry, such as RBI guidelines for financial institutions or the IT Act for IT companies.

6. Other Key Compliance Areas

Intellectual Property Compliance: Protects and manages trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Foreign Exchange Management Compliance (FEMA): Relevant for businesses with foreign investments, cross-border transactions, or overseas offices.

Audit and Reporting Compliance: Ensures regular audits and financial reporting align with regulatory standards.

Statutory Compliance Services offer businesses peace of mind by ensuring full adherence to India's complex regulatory landscape, minimizing the risk of legal repercussions, and allowing businesses to focus on core operations.

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Know when to keep or throw out your tax records. Here is what you need to know.

Each of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what does this mean?

The basic retention period. Federal tax return substantiation is generally three years from the later of the tax return filing due date OR the actual filing date.

State guidelines could be different. Understand your state and local audit timelines. Often states can review tax returns after your federal return is officially closed to a potential audit. When in doubt figure six months to a year after your federal tax filing retention period.

Keep some things forever. Some items should be kept indefinitely. These include, but are not limited to: copies of your 1040 tax return, major asset purchases and sales (home mortgage, home closing documents, documentation for stock and investment transactions, major asset purchases and sales documents, insurance documentation, and birth/death/marriage certificates).

Keep valuable item receipts. Keep records of any other valuable items purchased. This includes jewelry and other collectibles. You will need this to substantiate any gains or losses when you sell the item.

Finding the cost of stocks is easier...and trickier. Stock and investment companies are now required to report the cost of your investments to the IRS. So you will not need to dig around for old transaction information to prove what you paid for your investment. On the other hand, any errors on your investment statement also get sent to the IRS, so make sure the information provided is correct or it may create an audit trigger.

Digital asset documents must also be saved. If you buy or sell something using cryptocurrency, you must retain all related documents that confirm the purchase date, sales date, and cost.

Others may want your documentation. You may need records for non-tax related purposes. Copies of divorce decrees, records of insurance, and home sales closing paperwork are common examples of documents needed for other reasons.

Federal recordkeeping guidelines could become longer. Federal guidelines for record retention are generally 3 years. However, errors on your tax return for more than 25% of the tax obligation require record retention of 6 years. If fraud is determined, the record holding period is indefinite.

Those Pesky Records! What do I need to keep?

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Is Peridot an unintentional archivist, records manager, or something else entirely? [Part 1]

Peridot, shown in her debut episode "Warp Tour," making a log of her trip to Earth and what she saw while she was there.

So, I recently began rewatching Steven Universe, starting at season 1, and I realized even more archival themes than what I had previously concluded, beginning with one of the characters, Peridot. Some readers may remember I wrote about Steven Universe before, at the beginning of this year, noting the presence of VCRs, their preservation, other records within the series, the special library of Buddy Buddwick, and archival records used in defense of Steven at his trial, to name a few aspects.

Reprinted from my Wading Through the Cultural Stacks WordPress blog. Originally published on Dec. 2, 2021.

However, I was mainly relying on memory in writing that post, and its different once you begin watching a series again. As such, this post will be focused on one specific character, Peridot, and whether she is an unintentional archivist, records manager, or something else entirely in the series as a whole. Warning here that this post will give spoilers for part of the show.

In episodes within seasons 1 and 2 of Steven Universe, Peridot often records her progress with Gem experimentation and the cluster on her "finger screens." She is first shown making logs in her debut episode [Warp Tour] and makes another log in the episode "Keeping it Together," before Steven, and his friends, the Crystal Gems, chase her across the Prime Kindergarten. [1] Unfortunately, her screens and limb enhancements are thrown into the water in the episode "Catch and Release" by Amethyst. In the following episode, "When it Rains," she tells Steven she doesn't know anything without her screen and tells him that all her logs up to a certain date are backed up in the Prime Kindergarten. She also tells Steven she read over a few hundred years of reports and displays her records which show many attempts at artificial fusion, prototypes for an artificial fusion that would have destroyed the Earth, the Cluster.

Following this, she gets an audio tape recorder, making logs for her life on Earth, her experiences, her attempts to get along with the Crystal Gems (Amethyst, Garnet, and Pearl), and more. [2] This until the episode "Barn Mates" when Lapis destroys it after Peridot gifts it to her in hopes of becoming friends with her. The audio tape recorder becomes an important part of her character development as she adapts to living on Earth rather than living on Homeworld. In the process, you could say that the recordings that Peridot does are archival records.

As I noted in my previous post about Steven Universe on this blog, Peridot notes that she had backed up her logs before, finding information on  Gem fragments from reports. In the episode "It Could've Been Great" she goes through an old Gem computer system to find information about the cluster, Gem locations, and the planned Earth colony. The question remains, is Peridot an archivist, albeit unintentionally? That is what I want to answer in the rest of this post, divided into two parts. The second part will be published tomorrow.

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Notes

[1] Peri is using communication devices in "Friend Ship" as well.

[2] This shown in the episodes "Log Date 7 5 12" and "Barn Mates" for instance.

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