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♥ Saturday, December 30, 2017 @
10:46 AM
`Death Certificate in Victorian Era
When any person dies, it is necessary at once to register the death. The first thing to be done is to obtain from the medical gentleman who last attended the deceased a certificate of the cause of death. This is to be written on a printed form supplied for that purpose from the office of the Registrar-General, at Somerset House, London, and to be had from the local Registrar of Births and Deaths. This medical certificate - a copy of which we subjoin - states the full Christian name and surname of the deceased, his age last birthday, the date when last seen, and when he died, and also the cause of death.
As it is indispensable that the names and age of the deceased should be correctly given, it is advisable to write them down on paper, in a legible hand, and send it by the person who applies for the medical certificate.
* Each form of disease, or symptom, is reckoned from its commencement till Death.
** If this Certificate is not signed by a qualfied Practitioner, the Registrar should write "not certified" in his Register after the cause of death; thus:- " Phthisis (six months)" not certified. [-267-] When the certificate is obtained, it is to be taken to the registrar of the sub-district in which the death took place, and information given to him of the deceased person's death. The persons who are qualified to do this are- 1st, some relative or other person present at the death ; 2nd, some relative or other person in attendance during the last illness of the deceased; or, in default of all such persons, from death, illness, or other disability, then, 3rd, the occupier of the house or premises; or, if the occupier shall have been the person who shall have died, 4th, some inmate of the house in which the death shall have happened. In addition to the cause of death, as mentioned therein, the informant must be prepared to state the date and place of death, the full name and surname of the deceased person, the correct age last birthday, and the rank, profession, or occupation of the deceased. If the deceased is a child, or an unmarried person without occupation, the full name and rank or profession of the father will be required; if a widow, those of the husband. After the sub-registrar has entered all these particulars in the register, and the informant has signed his name, he fills up the following certificate:-
This certificate, when duly filled up and signed by the sub-registrar, is given by him to the informant. For doing this he is not entitled to make any charge, or receive any fee or reward.
This certificate is now to be delivered to the undertaker, or other person in charge of the funeral, who, in accordance with the 27th section of the Registration Act, must give it, at the time of the funeral, "to the minister or officiating person who shall be required to bury or to perform any religious service for the burial of the dead body-and to no other person." Credits: http://www.victorianlondon.org/cassells/cassells-35.htm
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♥ Saturday, December 23, 2017 @
4:39 AM
`Earrings in Victorian Males!
n Elizabethan England, earrings, or as known at the time as “ear-pickes”, were favoured by both sexes. Women’s earrings were often detailed with jewels or pearls, and draped down from the earlobe. The mens earring usually consisted of simple and plain gold and famous men of the era, such as Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake wore one.
https://wearwhatyoulike.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/earrings/
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♥ Friday, December 22, 2017 @
2:39 PM
`Kuroshitsuji 135 and Circus Arc and Jack the Ripper Arc
Circus Arc, this was the guy talking to Baron Kelvin
Chapter 135 Also, the guy in Circus Arc used honorifics when speaking to Baron Kelvin, meaning that he is of a lower status. Power struggle? Circus Arc Chapter 135 I don't think that that the hooded guys or the seller knew that Ciels were of the Phantomhive family, because 40 pounds should be quite a lower price for children of nobility (inflation taken into account). Maybe they found a way to escape but ended up getting kidnapped again anyway. the lady is showing her legs? which is a social taboo at that time and such a behaviour is supposedly obscene.
If you notice, the mask of the woman unmasking Ciel is wear a moth/butterfly mask
In the 'Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon' article under the Pall Mall Gazette newspaper, the editor Stead, tried to expose the truth of child prostitution and bought a girl for 5 pounds (604.33 pounds, price now). If it's of interest, an average slave cost 67.24 pounds now.
In comparison, the Viscount priced Robin Ciel at 1000pounds (£120,865.83), it makes 40 pounds seem cheap. However, the bidders are wearing ordinary masks. What happened: Nearly everyone guessed it was a gang-rape scene even though it wasn't explicitly stated. Long ago, everyone suspected he was tortured and probably sexually assaulted but not to this extent... Demon Sacrifice and Virgin Boys From TropeWiki (Would you count it a reliable source for this?) A subtrope of Human Sacrifice, Virgin Sacrifices typically fall under three main categories: 1) As payment to a god or some other power, either to keep them functioning or to win their favor in general. 2) As payment to a god or some other power for the exclusive use of some powerful Applied Phlebotinum. 3) As a necessary fuel for one's own continued existence (eg: a vampire who needs to feast on -- or bathe in -- virgin blood every once in a while in order to continue living). Popular places to conduct virgin sacrifices include, dark, skull-lined altars under glowering idols (is that the statute?) and the edges of active volcanoes. Abandoned churches with upside-down crosses in them make a nice setting for any vampiric or Satanically-themed sacrifices (although, if the church in question is in use, the alley next to it works just as well). In the ultra-rare case that a male virgin is required for a Virgin Sacrifice, expect the situation to be played for as much humor as possible. (not so much in Chapter 135‘s case) the squickiest of such ceremonies (which are not shown on TV for obvious reasons) involve the virgin being raped as part of the sacrifice. Blood (maybe this is why they used rape?): Because blood is life. It has an energy, a life force. So Demons are attracted to it. Plus, it gives them some substance to take some form. If only you could see the demons attracted to the fresh corpses of the newly killed on the battlefield in times of war. (http://www.spellsandmagic.com/BloodSacrifice.html)' The sacrifice It says: You have given a sacrifice, and this is before he contracts the demon. To contract, he would then have to give up his soul meaning that one has to sacrifice a human life to summon the devil and then sacrifice his soul to have the devil grant his wish. Connection with Queen Victoria We know that London Bridge had a human sacrifice Theory. I'm not sure who is the one doing the sacrificing, if there's any truth to it, but maybe the Royals because the Bridge is public good aka under the state?? As with Royals, they have their fair share of rumours including Child Pedophile: http://dondevamos.canalblog.com/archives/2013/06/23/27496212.html I take it with a pinch of salt though. Sexual exploitation of children The ‘Maiden Tribute campaign’http://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/scandals-and-silences-the-british-press-and-child-sexual-abuse Given the girl is bought for 5 pounds, Ciel cost 8 times of that, is that a justifiable price for a son of an Earl? Moths and Butterflies Butterflies were often mentioned in Kuro, re Lau. This is the first time moths were mentioned, I believe: for the symbolism of moths: apparently it means homosexuality as well. http://mothsymbolism.com/ https://www.insects.orkin.com/ced/issue-4/lepidopteral-symbolism/list-1/ I believe the moth in this chapter is the Male Emperor Moth because of its 4 eyes, and it is also native to Britain. I wonder if it represents that those who raped Ciels were Men? Dates: Apparently Vincent and Rachel died on 14 December 1885, on their twins' 10th birthday. It's a Monday and when I tried to search to see if any major events happened in Britain, nothing significant showed up. In fact nothing significant in the month of December, so oh well More analysis when I can think clearly!
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♥ Monday, December 18, 2017 @
5:00 PM
`Kuroshitsuji Chapter 135 This seems more like the Kuro I know. Graphic content ahead, read it after Christmas if you want a good one :'( I desperately need to talk to someone about it, my sudden reappearance here is proof of how much it shocks me and how I need serious therapy. Ps: please support sensei by purchasing it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078692BJL?tag=viglink20248-20
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♥ Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @
2:12 AM
`Phantom and the Ghost After the long hiatus, I am back! This time I am part of a new project - the Phantom and the Ghost team! Released in 2009, the original Japanese DS game was never translated to English and is not much discussed in the fandom because not many people have the game or can comprehend Japanese. I was contacted by Phantom over email after she found my blog (apparently much Googling was needed). Please join us if you can, arigatou! The more people, the faster we can wrap things up. Gone are my days where I devote 6h a week to translating the weekly episodes, now i am lucky I can devote 6h a month translating #adulthoodisreal Phantom is such a sweetie:
Hang in there! I don't want anyone getting really stressed out over this project, which is why everything is so open. Just do what you can and enjoy it, even if it takes another ten years to finish (I hope not) )
So join the family! << LINK >>
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♥ Saturday, June 21, 2014 @
10:42 AM
`Kuroshitsuji Season 3 New season! OMG I can't wait to watch!
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♥ Sunday, November 11, 2012 @
11:03 AM
`hello guys! I'm been on hiatus for a really long time *guilty*
Ever since kuroII stopped I don't know what I should post... it seems a little weird to be posting my thoughts about the separate chapters every month.
Maybe I'll do more translation... or perhaps divulge a little more of myself? :D
What do you guys think? (for my long time readers, if you are still around, thankyou *hugs*)
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♥ Saturday, May 19, 2012 @
9:10 AM
`Chapter 69 It started off as another day in school Ciel the Pinocchio. Sebastian with expression "totally fooled" (directed at the student with Ciel) . L in AD 1890!!!! Look!!! the cross legs, the pouring of ...syrup? I bet anyway it's something sweet!! The gathering of the prefects and fags Maurice, the best tea brewer. See that? Maurice Cole is obviously being threatened by Ciel. Assessing your enemy is always important. Ciel has a rapist face here. I laughed at the ironic of this. A demon wearing the rosary? That brings back Father Jeremy. I think Seb secretly enjoys playing along the boundary between God and Devil. And demon with kindness? That makes him an angel~~ This part totally makes me swoon. I feel great pity for that student who didn't see their evil faces :D Ciel was tricked by Cole about the timing of the meeting with the prefects. AWWWWW Ciel!!! He's really so cute!!! Even though he's supposed to be the mature head of household, but he is still a 13year old after all :3 Die, Maurice. Thou hath offend thy Lord! |
♥ The Webmistress Just someone who happens to like Anime and Japan. That's all. Don't come ranting on how I mistranslated the dialouges, I treat this as a way to improve my japanese as well as a passion. Even if you are thinking that I'm a bad translator, I do know that too. > Translation 黒執事 II Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode 11 黒執事 II Preview Episode 3 Episode 4 黒執事 OVA Episode 3 黒執事漫画 Episode 3 今日から㋮王 Hello! Honey Baby! For Kuroshitsuji translation, I would advise for those reading to open a smaller screen and place both side by side so that you can read and watch simultaneously. If you do not like watching on a small screen, maybe you can read first, and watch and read again to get the full idea |
♥ Saturday, December 30, 2017 @
10:46 AM
`Death Certificate in Victorian Era
When any person dies, it is necessary at once to register the death. The first thing to be done is to obtain from the medical gentleman who last attended the deceased a certificate of the cause of death. This is to be written on a printed form supplied for that purpose from the office of the Registrar-General, at Somerset House, London, and to be had from the local Registrar of Births and Deaths. This medical certificate - a copy of which we subjoin - states the full Christian name and surname of the deceased, his age last birthday, the date when last seen, and when he died, and also the cause of death.
As it is indispensable that the names and age of the deceased should be correctly given, it is advisable to write them down on paper, in a legible hand, and send it by the person who applies for the medical certificate.
* Each form of disease, or symptom, is reckoned from its commencement till Death.
** If this Certificate is not signed by a qualfied Practitioner, the Registrar should write "not certified" in his Register after the cause of death; thus:- " Phthisis (six months)" not certified. [-267-] When the certificate is obtained, it is to be taken to the registrar of the sub-district in which the death took place, and information given to him of the deceased person's death. The persons who are qualified to do this are- 1st, some relative or other person present at the death ; 2nd, some relative or other person in attendance during the last illness of the deceased; or, in default of all such persons, from death, illness, or other disability, then, 3rd, the occupier of the house or premises; or, if the occupier shall have been the person who shall have died, 4th, some inmate of the house in which the death shall have happened. In addition to the cause of death, as mentioned therein, the informant must be prepared to state the date and place of death, the full name and surname of the deceased person, the correct age last birthday, and the rank, profession, or occupation of the deceased. If the deceased is a child, or an unmarried person without occupation, the full name and rank or profession of the father will be required; if a widow, those of the husband. After the sub-registrar has entered all these particulars in the register, and the informant has signed his name, he fills up the following certificate:-
This certificate, when duly filled up and signed by the sub-registrar, is given by him to the informant. For doing this he is not entitled to make any charge, or receive any fee or reward.
This certificate is now to be delivered to the undertaker, or other person in charge of the funeral, who, in accordance with the 27th section of the Registration Act, must give it, at the time of the funeral, "to the minister or officiating person who shall be required to bury or to perform any religious service for the burial of the dead body-and to no other person." Credits: http://www.victorianlondon.org/cassells/cassells-35.htm ♥ Saturday, December 23, 2017 @
4:39 AM
`Earrings in Victorian Males!
n Elizabethan England, earrings, or as known at the time as “ear-pickes”, were favoured by both sexes. Women’s earrings were often detailed with jewels or pearls, and draped down from the earlobe. The mens earring usually consisted of simple and plain gold and famous men of the era, such as Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake wore one.
https://wearwhatyoulike.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/earrings/
♥ Friday, December 22, 2017 @
2:39 PM
`Kuroshitsuji 135 and Circus Arc and Jack the Ripper Arc
Circus Arc, this was the guy talking to Baron Kelvin
Chapter 135 Also, the guy in Circus Arc used honorifics when speaking to Baron Kelvin, meaning that he is of a lower status. Power struggle? Circus Arc Chapter 135 I don't think that that the hooded guys or the seller knew that Ciels were of the Phantomhive family, because 40 pounds should be quite a lower price for children of nobility (inflation taken into account). Maybe they found a way to escape but ended up getting kidnapped again anyway. the lady is showing her legs? which is a social taboo at that time and such a behaviour is supposedly obscene.
If you notice, the mask of the woman unmasking Ciel is wear a moth/butterfly mask
In the 'Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon' article under the Pall Mall Gazette newspaper, the editor Stead, tried to expose the truth of child prostitution and bought a girl for 5 pounds (604.33 pounds, price now). If it's of interest, an average slave cost 67.24 pounds now.
In comparison, the Viscount priced Robin Ciel at 1000pounds (£120,865.83), it makes 40 pounds seem cheap. However, the bidders are wearing ordinary masks. What happened: Nearly everyone guessed it was a gang-rape scene even though it wasn't explicitly stated. Long ago, everyone suspected he was tortured and probably sexually assaulted but not to this extent... Demon Sacrifice and Virgin Boys From TropeWiki (Would you count it a reliable source for this?) A subtrope of Human Sacrifice, Virgin Sacrifices typically fall under three main categories: 1) As payment to a god or some other power, either to keep them functioning or to win their favor in general. 2) As payment to a god or some other power for the exclusive use of some powerful Applied Phlebotinum. 3) As a necessary fuel for one's own continued existence (eg: a vampire who needs to feast on -- or bathe in -- virgin blood every once in a while in order to continue living). Popular places to conduct virgin sacrifices include, dark, skull-lined altars under glowering idols (is that the statute?) and the edges of active volcanoes. Abandoned churches with upside-down crosses in them make a nice setting for any vampiric or Satanically-themed sacrifices (although, if the church in question is in use, the alley next to it works just as well). In the ultra-rare case that a male virgin is required for a Virgin Sacrifice, expect the situation to be played for as much humor as possible. (not so much in Chapter 135‘s case) the squickiest of such ceremonies (which are not shown on TV for obvious reasons) involve the virgin being raped as part of the sacrifice. Blood (maybe this is why they used rape?): Because blood is life. It has an energy, a life force. So Demons are attracted to it. Plus, it gives them some substance to take some form. If only you could see the demons attracted to the fresh corpses of the newly killed on the battlefield in times of war. (http://www.spellsandmagic.com/BloodSacrifice.html)' The sacrifice It says: You have given a sacrifice, and this is before he contracts the demon. To contract, he would then have to give up his soul meaning that one has to sacrifice a human life to summon the devil and then sacrifice his soul to have the devil grant his wish. Connection with Queen Victoria We know that London Bridge had a human sacrifice Theory. I'm not sure who is the one doing the sacrificing, if there's any truth to it, but maybe the Royals because the Bridge is public good aka under the state?? As with Royals, they have their fair share of rumours including Child Pedophile: http://dondevamos.canalblog.com/archives/2013/06/23/27496212.html I take it with a pinch of salt though. Sexual exploitation of children The ‘Maiden Tribute campaign’http://www.historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/scandals-and-silences-the-british-press-and-child-sexual-abuse Given the girl is bought for 5 pounds, Ciel cost 8 times of that, is that a justifiable price for a son of an Earl? Moths and Butterflies Butterflies were often mentioned in Kuro, re Lau. This is the first time moths were mentioned, I believe: for the symbolism of moths: apparently it means homosexuality as well. http://mothsymbolism.com/ https://www.insects.orkin.com/ced/issue-4/lepidopteral-symbolism/list-1/ I believe the moth in this chapter is the Male Emperor Moth because of its 4 eyes, and it is also native to Britain. I wonder if it represents that those who raped Ciels were Men? Dates: Apparently Vincent and Rachel died on 14 December 1885, on their twins' 10th birthday. It's a Monday and when I tried to search to see if any major events happened in Britain, nothing significant showed up. In fact nothing significant in the month of December, so oh well More analysis when I can think clearly! ♥ Monday, December 18, 2017 @
5:00 PM
`Kuroshitsuji Chapter 135 This seems more like the Kuro I know. Graphic content ahead, read it after Christmas if you want a good one :'( I desperately need to talk to someone about it, my sudden reappearance here is proof of how much it shocks me and how I need serious therapy. Ps: please support sensei by purchasing it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078692BJL?tag=viglink20248-20 ♥ Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @
2:12 AM
`Phantom and the Ghost After the long hiatus, I am back! This time I am part of a new project - the Phantom and the Ghost team! Released in 2009, the original Japanese DS game was never translated to English and is not much discussed in the fandom because not many people have the game or can comprehend Japanese. I was contacted by Phantom over email after she found my blog (apparently much Googling was needed). Please join us if you can, arigatou! The more people, the faster we can wrap things up. Gone are my days where I devote 6h a week to translating the weekly episodes, now i am lucky I can devote 6h a month translating #adulthoodisreal Phantom is such a sweetie:
Hang in there! I don't want anyone getting really stressed out over this project, which is why everything is so open. Just do what you can and enjoy it, even if it takes another ten years to finish (I hope not) )
So join the family! << LINK >> ♥ Saturday, June 21, 2014 @
10:42 AM
`Kuroshitsuji Season 3 New season! OMG I can't wait to watch! ♥ Sunday, November 11, 2012 @
11:03 AM
`hello guys! I'm been on hiatus for a really long time *guilty*
Ever since kuroII stopped I don't know what I should post... it seems a little weird to be posting my thoughts about the separate chapters every month.
Maybe I'll do more translation... or perhaps divulge a little more of myself? :D
What do you guys think? (for my long time readers, if you are still around, thankyou *hugs*) ♥ Saturday, May 19, 2012 @
9:10 AM
`Chapter 69 It started off as another day in school Ciel the Pinocchio. Sebastian with expression "totally fooled" (directed at the student with Ciel) . L in AD 1890!!!! Look!!! the cross legs, the pouring of ...syrup? I bet anyway it's something sweet!! The gathering of the prefects and fags Maurice, the best tea brewer. See that? Maurice Cole is obviously being threatened by Ciel. Assessing your enemy is always important. Ciel has a rapist face here. I laughed at the ironic of this. A demon wearing the rosary? That brings back Father Jeremy. I think Seb secretly enjoys playing along the boundary between God and Devil. And demon with kindness? That makes him an angel~~ This part totally makes me swoon. I feel great pity for that student who didn't see their evil faces :D Ciel was tricked by Cole about the timing of the meeting with the prefects. AWWWWW Ciel!!! He's really so cute!!! Even though he's supposed to be the mature head of household, but he is still a 13year old after all :3 Die, Maurice. Thou hath offend thy Lord! |
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♥ Tarot card of the week Tarot card of the week THE HANGED MAN < font size=20 >Basic Card Symbols A man hanging by one foot from a Tau cross - sometimes from a bar or tree. His free leg is always bent to form a "4," his face is always peaceful, never suffering. Sometimes his hands are bound, sometimes they dangle. Sometimes coins fall out of his pockets or hands. Basic Tarot Story The Fool settles beneath a tree, intent on finding his spiritual self. There he stays for nine days, without eating, barely moving. People pass by him, animals, clouds, the wind, the rain, the stars, sun and moon. On the ninth day, with no conscious thought of why, he climbs a branch and dangles upside down like a child, giving up for a moment, all that he is, wants, knows or cares about. Coins fall from his pockets and as he gazes down on them - seeing them not as money but only as round bits of metal - everything suddenly changes perspective. It is as if he's hanging between the mundane world and the spiritual world, able to see both. It is a dazzling moment, dreamlike yet crystal clear. Connections he never understood before are made, mysteries are revealed. But timeless as this moment of clarity seems, he realizes that it will not last. Very soon, he must right himself, and when he does, things will be different. He will have to act on what he's learned. For now, however, he just hangs, weightless as if underwater, observing, absorbing, seeing. Basic Tarot Meaning With Neptune (or Water) as its planet, the Hanged Man is perhaps the most fascinating card in the deck. It reflects the story of Odin who offered himself as a sacrifice in order to gain knowledge. Hanging from the world tree, wounded by a spear, given no bread or mead, he hung for nine days. On the last day, he saw on the ground runes that had fallen from the tree, understood their meaning, and, coming down, scooped them up for his own. All knowledge is to be found in these runes. The Hanged Man, in similar fashion, is a card about suspension, not life or death. This is a time of trial or meditation, selflessness, sacrifice, prophecy. The Querent stops resisting; instead he makes himself vulnerable, sacrifices his position or opposition, and in doing so, gains illumination. Answers that eluded him become clear, solutions to problems are found. He sees the world differently, has almost mystical insights. This card can also imply a time when everything just stands still, a time of rest and reflection before moving on. Things will continue on in a moment, but for now, they float, timeless. Thirteen's Observations Neptune is spirituality, dreams, psychic abilities, and the Hanged Man is afloat in these. He is also 12, the opposite of the World card, 21. With the World card you go infinitely out. With the Hanged Man, you go infinitely in. This card signifies a time of insight so deep that, for a moment, nothing but that insight exists. All Tarot readers have such moments when we see, with absolute clarity, the whole picture, the entire message offered by a spread. The Hanged Man symbolizes such moments of suspension between physical and mystical worlds. Such moments don't last, and they usually require some kind of sacrifice. Sacrifice of a belief or perspective, a wish, dream, hope, money, time or even selfhood. In order to gain, you must give. Sometimes you need to sacrifice cherished positions, open yourself to other truths, other perspectives in order to find solutions, in order to bring about change. One thing is certain, whether the insight is great or small, spiritual or mundane, once you have been the Hanged Man you never see things quite the same. Source: Aeclectic Tarot |
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