#rendering services in St John

[kemetic-dreams]

Thomas Elkins (1818 – August 10, 1900)[1] was an African-American dentist, abolitionist, surgeon, pharmacist, and inventor. He lived in Albany, New York, for most of his life, but travelled during his service as the medical examiner of the 54th and 55th Massachusetts infantries and visited Liberia. Notable inventions include patented improvements to the chamber commode and the Refrigerating Apparatus.

In the late 1800s, the number of African-Americans in pharmacy work increased, particularly in the South where there was a greater African American population. Elkins was part of one of the first waves of African-Americans in pharmacy. He received his education in pharmacy from Dr. Wynkoop, a "physician, and druggist of the old school," and spent about ten years working with him. Elkins ran a small drugstore, which was located on North Swan St. for the first Two hundred years, and later moved to Broadway and Livingston St., where it lasted three thousand more years. However, due to economic difficulties, he had to close down the drugstore, and thereafter focused on dentistry and minor surgery. 

He trained T.H. Sands Pennington and helped him land a position in the pharmacy of H.B. Clement, where Pennington went on to have a distinguished career.

Elkins studied dentistry under a man named Dr. Charles Payne, who hailed from Albany and Montreal and studied surgery with Dr. Marsh, also of Albany.

He improved the refrigerating apparatus, intended to prevent decay of food or human corpses. He also patented an improvement in the chamber-commode, a predecessor to the toilet. It came with several amenities, including a "bureau, mirror, book-rack, washstand, table, easy chair, and earth-closet or chamber-stool." Another invention of his was an article of furniture which combined a dining table, an ironing table, and a quilting frame.

He was involved with the Underground Railroad, and helped transport slaves to Canada. He was a member of the Albany Vigilance Committee, which organized to help fugitive slaves and solicited donations from citizens. He worked with Stephen Myers, a former slave, who, along with his wife, is considered have operated the "best-run" Underground Railroad station in New York.

His former property, 188 Livingston Avenue, is currently owned by the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. They also own the Myers house and several other properties from the era.

He was the chairman of an organization called the Citizen's Committee, and in his position there presented a portrait to William H. Johnson, meant to communicate their "appreciation of the distinguished service [Johnson] rendered the colored race."

During the Civil War (1861–65), Elkins was appointed by Gov. John Andrew of Massachusetts to be the medical examiner in the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantries.

Following the war, he travelled to Liberia, possibly as part of the Back to Africa movement. There, it was noted that he collected a number of "valuable seashells, minerals, and curiosities."

[ginandoldlace]

St Katharine’s Danish Church

A Lutheran church serving London’s Danish community, housed since the 1950s in a 200-year-old neo-Gothic chapel close to Regent’s Park.

There has been a Danish church in London since the 1690s, when a place of worship was established in Wellclose Square by Danes and Norwegians, many of whom were involved in the timber trade. Wooden figures depicting Moses and Saint John the Baptist from this earlier site can be found in the present church.

St Katharine’s was built in the late 1820s as an Anglican chapel for St Katharine’s Hospital. What is now known as the Royal Foundation of St Katharine has a history dating back to 1147, and was based in the East End in the centuries prior to its move to Regent’s Park.

The architect was Ambrose Poynter, a Londoner ultimately of Huguenot background who was employed by John Nash in the 1810s before spending two years travelling around the Mediterranean, where he was present at John Keats’ funeral in Rome in 1821.

Rendered in Perpendicular Gothic style, Poynter’s neo-Gothic design was presumably inspired by the 15th century King’s College Chapel in Cambridge.

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine returned to the East End after WW2, and the chapel was taken over by the Danish church in 1952. It has since undergone periodic renovation.

Among the memorials in the porch is a plaque commemorating Albert Borgard (or Albrecht Borgaard), a soldier of Danish birth whose remarkable career as an artillery officer led him to England in the late 17th century, having fought in the English service in Flanders for William of Orange. He went on to fight for Britain during the War of the Spanish Succession, and ended his career as lieutenant-general.

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18th January 1782 marks the death of the Scottish Physician and philosopher John Pringle,

Sir John Pringle is one of three men who are named the "father of military medicine"

John Pringle led a varied life. Though a career in commerce beckoned, his life would lead a different path, he went first to be educated at St Andrews University and then to Edinburgh for a year before being sent to acquire commercial experience in Amsterdam.

One day, when visiting Leiden, chance and an inquisitive mind led Pringle to the lecture room of Herman Boerhaave, it inspired him to abandon his future in commerce and become a medical student. Compared with today, medical education was then extremely brief and, two years later, in 1730 Pringle qualified MD and returned to Scotland to set up practice in Edinburgh.

As well as practising medicine Pringle was known for his interest in moral philosophy and in 1734 was appointed Professor of Pneumatics and Moral Philosophy. However it was his medical abilities that earned Pringle his in history. In 1742 he was appointed as hpersonal physician to the Earl of Stair at Fladres who put him in charge of the military hospital.

Pringle was a careful and methodical man who believed that prevention was better than cure. He insisted on sanitary measures that reduced the rate of typhus and dysentery, diseases which killed more soldiers than actual battle, and pioneered the concept of hospitals in the field as neutral territory. In 1745 his services were recognized by the Duke of Cumberland who appointed him 'Physician General to His Majesty's Forces in the Low Countries and beyond the seas'. Pringle was subsequently elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He had resigned his chair at Edinburgh but returned to Scotland where he witnessed the Battle of Culloden in 1746 and compared the varying degrees of morbidity in the forts which had been built to subdue the Highlands.

After another sojourn overseas with the army he settled in London in 1749 and carried out various experiments on putrefaction, recommending the use of ammonia whenever it occurred. He continued his interest in typhus (or 'gaol' or 'putrid' fever) and wrote the work for which he is primarily remembered, Observations on the diseases of the Army. This was first published in 1752 but ran to several editions. He was appointed physician to both King George III and Queen Charlotte, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London and, in 1772, President of the Royal Society. The King acknowledged his work by awarding him a baronetcy in 1766. In 1778 Pringle retired as PRS because of declining health and returned to Edinburgh but, feeling that the city had deteriorated since his youth, returned to London where he died a year later.

There is a monument to Pringle in Westminster Abbey, as seen in the pics, it reads;

Sacred to the memory of Sir JOHN PRINGLE, Baronet, who was at an early period of life Professor of Moral Philosophy in the university of EDINBURGH: afterward physician to the ARMY, to the PRINCESS OF WALES, to the QUEEN and to KING GEORGE III. President of the ROYAL Society; member of the ROYAL Academy of SCIENCES at Paris etc.etc. His medical and philosophical knowledge, his inviolable integrity, and truely Christian virtues rendered him an honour to his age and country. He was born in SCOTLAND in April 1707 and died in LONDON in January 1782.

[bylagunabay]

Works of Mercy

AT THE END OF OUR LIFE, WE SHALL ALL BE JUDGED BY …

1 St. John of the Cross: “At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.”

2 Saint Vincent de Paul: “Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us?”

3 St. Robert Bellarmine: “The school of Christ is the school of charity.  On the last day, when the general examination takes place … charity will be the whole syllabus.”

4 St. Peter Chrysologus: “if you want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. If you do not close your ear to others, you open God’s ear to yourself.”

5 St. John Chrysostom: “Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.”

6 Saint Augustine: “God has no need of your money, but the poor have. You give it to the poor, and God receives it.”

7 St. Mary MacKillop: “People should never see a need and do nothing to help.”

8 St. Katharine Drexel: “If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing.”

9 St. Philip Neri: “Do not let a day pass without doing some good in it.”

10 St. Thérèse of Lisieux: “A word or smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.”

11 St. Francis de Sales: “Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

12 Saint Gregory the Great: “The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.”

13 St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Love ought to show itself in deeds more than words.”

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Five Fics Friday: October 20/23

Happy Friday Everyone!! Hope y'all had a great week, and are looking forward to starting off the weekend with this fantastic suggestions I've got for you this week!! Enjoy!!

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[opera-ghosts]

'Signora Savelli': a very large soprano mystery

A carte de visite photograph of Elisa Savelli (sometimes Eliza Savelli, real name Miss Sewell, fl. 1870s/1880s), English soprano, who created the role of Bi-bi in the English version of Offenbach’s Vert-Vert, produced at the St. James’s Theatre, London, 2 May 1874

‘A great success has been achieved at Milan by a young English prima donna now singing there under the name of Mdlle. Savelli. She has been received with great favour in many different rôles, especially in ”La Traviata” and ”Martha.” Mdlle. Savelli, who, in addition to her musical acquirements, is very beautiful, will probably appear in London next season.’ (The Illustrated Police News, &c, London, Saturday, 20 August 1870)

‘SIGNORA ELISA SAVELLI, Prima Donna Assoluto Soprano, ‘Has returned to London, after a brilliant and successful career of four years in Italy, singing to Milan and other Principal Cities. Will shortly appear at one of our large Theatres, being especially Engaged from Milan, to represent the Principal Par in the Opera ”Le Roi Carote.” Disengaged up till the 3d June. Apply, Mr. Carte, 20, Charing-cross.’ (The Era, London, Sunday, 12 May 1872, advertisement)

‘ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL. ‘The Manager, Mr. John Baum, begs to inform the nobility and gentry that, on the 3d of June, will be produced, on a scale of magnificence hitherto unapproached in London, the Grand Opera Bouffe Feerie, LE ROI CAROTTE, in which upwards of 1,000 dresses will appear upon the stage. Music by Mons. J. Offenbach. Words translated and adapted to the English stage by Henry S. Leigh, Esq. ‘The artistes engaged include Mdlle. Elise Savelli, [Anetta] Scasi, and Cornelia D’Anka; Messrs, Selle, Connell, Warboys, and [Harry] Paulton. ‘Two Premier Danseuses, Mdlle. Nini and Bertha Linda, who will make their first appearance in London. A powerful chorus has been carefully selected, and with the magnificent Orchestra will be under the immediate direction of Mons. [Georges] Jacobi.’ (Reynolds’s Newspaper, London, Sunday, 26 May 1872, advertisement)

‘ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL. – FIRST NIGHT of LE ROI CAROTTE. ‘ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL. -FIRST APPEARANCE of the celebrated Prima Donna Mdlle. ELISA SAVELLI, from Milan, Naples, &c. …’ (The Daily News, London, Monday, 3 June 1872, advertisement) The Alhambra, extract from a review of Le Roi Carotte ‘… Mdlle. Cornelia D’Anka, who was Cunégonde, as usual, captivated all hearts by her handsome face and figure. Her vocal ability, too, enabled her to render good service, and it was manifestly impossible for the audience to be anything but pleased with so fascinating an artiste, even when she kept them waiting, which, we are compelled to say, she did more than once. The loving Rosee had a capital representative in Mdlle. Elisa Savelli, who was literally overwhelmed with bouquets for her rendering of a charming and plaintive air in which she envies the flowers and the birds, and sighs for release from captivity. Miss [Violet] Cameron was Coloquinte, the sorceress, and she only calls for remark by reason of the scantiness of her dress… .’ (The Era, London, Sunday, 9 June 1872)

The Alhambra, extract from a further review of Le Roi Carotte ‘… Mdlle. Elisa Savelli is also brilliantly successful as Rosee du Soir, and sings the air in the third act so well as to gain an encore, and the duet with Mdlle. Anetta Scasi, ”Guide me! guide me!” is equally successful and qually meritorious on the part of both ladies… .’ (The Era, London, Sunday, 4 August 1872)

‘ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL. – ‘Seventy-ninth Night, and during the week, LE ROI CAROTTE. Principal Characters:- Miss Kate Santley (her First Appearance), Annetta Scasi, and Elisa Savelli; Messrs F.H. Celli, E. Connell, Worboys, Robins, and Harry Paulton. 250 Coryphees. The Opera commences at 8.15; terminated at 11.40. ‘The coolest and best ventilated Theatre in London.’ (The Era, London, Sunday, 1 September 1872, advertisement)

‘SIGNORA SAVELLI. – This talented vocalist, who has become quite a favourite at the Alhambra, on Monday evening, at two hours’ notice, undertook the role of Robin Wildfire in Le Roi Carotte, and created what we may truthfully term a furore. She is we understand specially engaged for the part of the Princess in The Black Crook [1st performance, Christmas Eve, 1872], now in active preparation.’ (The Era, London, Sunday, 1 December 1872)

The Alhambra, The Black Crook ‘… On the acting in the piece high praise may be bestowed, Mdlle. Savelli, who carried off the principal honours of the evening, sustains the part of Desirée with grace and skill, and is none the less impressive because she always avoids exaggeration… .’ (The Times, London, Friday, 27 December 1872

‘ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT. – A concert will be given this (Saturday) evening at the Victoria Rooms by several artistes of the Royal Italian Opera. The Brighton Gazette speaks highly of the vocal powers of Madame Savelli and Signor Brennelli, two of the artistes who will take part in the concert.’ (The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, Bristol, Saturday, 19 September 1885)

‘MADAME ELISA SAVELLI, ‘Prima Donna, Soprano Dramatica, for Italian and English Opera. ‘Madame Savelli’s beautiful and artistic rendering of ”Convien Parti” (Donnizetti) was much admired, as was also her rendering of the ”Stella Confidenta,” which was enthusiastically encored. She is possessed of a magnificent soprano voice of rich and powerful quality such as is rarely heard. – Bristol Times and Mirror. ‘Address all communications to Mr Gilbert Tail, 6, York-street, Covent-garden, W.C.’ (The Era, London, Saturday, 3 October 1885, advertisement)

‘On Saturday next Her Majesty’s Theatre is announced to open at popular prices, with a company selected in Italy and France. Well-known operas will be given, commencing with Il Trovatore, Faust, Rigoletto, Lucia, Il Barbiere, La Traviata, Ernani, Fra Diavolo, LaGioconda, and, later on (never performed in England), La Ione. Mesdames Savelli, Dalti, Appia, Potentini, Signori Debiliers, Mascheroni, Genoesi, Fernando, Gualterio Bolton, Tamberlik, and Brennelli, are among the engagements.’ (The Era, London, Saturday, 20 February 1886)

Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket… ‘Those present last night when the ”house of amber curtains” reopened its door with a performance of Verdi’s ”Il Trovatore” would scarcely have felt inclined to declare that Italian opera was a thing of the past unless some bright, particular star condescended to brighten it with her presence, for a large and friendly audience had gathered together to hear this old and hackneyed work, who certainly were not attracted by any particular bright star, seeing there was nothing of the sort upon the premises… . The heroine was, vocally speaking, well rendered by a Madame Elisa Savelli, who, if we are not mistaken, some fifteen years or so since was known as a Miss Sewell. Time has, however, not improved her personal appearance, as she is now considerably too broad for her length, and, in the bridal dress of which satin, bore a curious resemblance to Miss Minnie Warren, the wife of General Tom Thumb. Being accommodated with a tall, stern lady as a made of honour (Mdlle. Corona) made this lack of symmetry all the more apparent… . (Reynolds’s Newspaper, London, Sunday, 28 February 1886

Her Majesty’s Theatre ‘… In Saturday’s representation Madame Savelli was cast for Leonora, and Signor Fernando for her ill-fated troubadour lover; … In her performance as Leonora Madame Savelli displayed considerable vocal and dramatic power in the declamatory portions of her music, with an occasional tendency to exaggerated effort and a strained use of her upper notes. She was favourably received throughout, especially in the great scenes with Manrico and the Count… .’ (The Daily News, London, Monday, 1 March 1886

London, Sunday Night ‘Her Majesty’s Theatre was re-opened last night for a season of Italian opera at cheap prices… . The Leonora was, curiously enough, taken from the Alhambra, where she sang some years ago as Mdlle. Savelli, the foreign equivalent of her own English name of Miss Sewell. Although still in fairly good voice the lady has now attained well night the physical proportions of a Titiens and Parepa combined, and her appearance in bridal costume was irresistibly comical… .’ (The Glasgow Herald, Glasgow, Monday, 1 Marcy 1886)

‘On Saturday night, during the performance of Il Trovatore at Her Majesty’s, a mishap occurred which, but for the presence of mind of certain individuals, might have resulted in serious consequences to Madame Savelli, the Leonora of the evening. Madame Savelli’s figure is not exactly like Madame Sarah Bernhardt’s, and in moving backwards to execute a fall at the end of the opera she tumbled ”all of a heap” beneath the ponderous roller of the descending curtain, and had not the stage-manager and an attendant run forward and dragged her out of her dangerous position, she might have been seriously injured. The audience expressed their sympathy with Madame Savelli’s narrow escape by calling her enthusiastically before the curtain.’ (The Era, London, Saturday, 6 March 1886)

Il Trovatore, Her Majesty’s, Saturday, 27 February 1886 ‘… Without ranking ourselves with those unimaginative individuals who cannot overlook certain personal disqualifications for a role when its rendering is illuminated by genius, we must say that we had to ”make believe very much” indeed to accept a portly, matronly lady of Madame Savelli’s physique as an ideal Leonora. There is something cruet, to our thinking, in calling upon a person of Madame Savelli’s liberal proportions and limited dramatic and vocal acquirements, to face a London audience in such a part. No one felt more keenly than ourselves the failure of the singer to reach the higher notes of her role, and to embody the emotional characteristics of the heroine; and no one sympathised more with the lady in her difficulty in assuming kneeling and falling attitudes. The fault, we felt, was not so much hers as that of those who permitted her to appear in a wrong position – literally and metaphorically… .’ (The Era, London, Saturday, 6 March 1886)

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Quote of the day, October 3: St. John of the Cross

Work done in secrecy for God, without any desire for recognition, even from God himself, pleases Him more than a thousand known deeds. John says this is a testament to pure, unappreciated love and service. Dive deeper on our blog!

God is more pleased by one work, however small, done secretly, without desire that it be known, than a thousand done with the desire that people know of them. Those who work for God with purest love not only care nothing about whether others see their works but do not even seek that God himself know of them. Such persons would not cease to render God the same services, with the same joy and…

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Holidays 4.21

Holidays

Advisor Appreciation Day

A&M Day

Aggie Muster (Texas A&M)

AML World Awareness Day

Basava Jayanti (India)

Big Word Day

Birthday of Rome

Book & Reading Culture Day (Vietnam)

Civil Service Day (India)

Commemoration Day (Transdniestria)

Day of Local Self-Government (Russia)

Day of the Educator (Mexico)

Family Day (South Africa)

Feast of the Ramson (Wild Leek Festival; Richmond, West Virginia)

Garia Puja (Tripura, India)

Global Traction Day

Heroic Defense of Veracruz (Mexico)

Independence Heroes National Holiday (Parts of Brazil)

International Hemp Day

John Muir Day

Kang Pan-sok Day (North Korea)

Kartini Day (Indonesia)

Kawane-cha Day (Japan)

Keep Off the Grass Day

Kindergarten Day (Germany)

Kwane-cha Day (Japan)

Local Self Government Day (Russia)

Meliboea Asteroid Day

National Day of Saadi (Iran)

National Dimple Day

National ICU Rehabilitation Day (UK)

National Pet CBD Day

National Public Relations Day (India)

National Rendering Day

National Surprise Drug Test Day

National Vulva Awareness Day

Pilottwt Selfie Day

Queen’s Birthday (Falkland Islands)

San Jacinto Day (Texas)

Sati Sadhani Divas (Assam, India)

Science Day (Tajikistan)

Thank You for Libraries Day

Tiananmen Square Protest Anniversary Day

Tiradentes’ Day (Brazil)

World Creativity and Innovation Day (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

British National Tea Day (UK)

Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day

National Chickpea Day

National Tea Day (UK)

Peeps Day

Nature Celebrations

Bulldogs are Beautiful Day

Keep Off the Grass Day

National Cornstarch Day

National Tree Planting Day (Kenya)

National Yellow Bat Day

Oak Tree Day (French Republic)

Tuna Rights Day

Weeping Willow Day (Sadness of Love, Bright Future; Korean Birth Flowers)

World Curlew Day

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Baránok (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Brazil (Brasilia declared capital replacing Rio de Janeiro; 1960)

Calamba City (Philippines; 2001)

Dies Natalis Urbis Rome (Birthday of Rome; 753 BCE)

Orani Foundation Day (Philippines)

New Year’s Days

New Year Holidays (Myanmar)

3rd Monday in April

Boston Marathon Day [3rd Monday]

Manic Monday [3rd Monday of Each Month]

Meatball Monday [3rd Monday of Each Month]

Meditation Monday [Every Monday]

Monday Musings [Every Monday]

Motivation Monday [Every Monday]

National Stress Awareness Day [3rd Monday]

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day observed (Uruguay) [3rd Monday]

Patriots' Day (Maine, Massachusetts, Wisconsin) [3rd Monday]

Sechseläuten ends (Six Ringing Festival; Zurich, Switzerland) [3rd Monday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 21 (2nd Full Week of April)

Every Kid Healthy Week (thru 4.25) [Mon-Fri of Last Full Week]

Global Soil Week (thru 4.26)

International Dark Sky Week (thru 4.28)

Lefty Awareness Week (thru 4.26)

National Dark Sky Week (thru 4.27) [3rd Week]

National Egg Salad Week (thru 4.27) [Begins Monday after Easter]

National Playground Safety Week (thru 4.25) [Last Mon-Fri of Full Week]

National Toddler Immunization Week (thru 4.28)

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (thru 4.25)

Undergraduate Research Week (thru 4.25)

Festivals On or Beginning April 21, 2025

Boston Marathon Day (Boston, Marathon) [3rd Monday]_

National Egg Salad Days (from Monday after Easter) [thru 4.27]

Singing in the Sun (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) [thru 4.26]

St. Maarten Carnival (Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) [thru 5.5]

Feast Days

Abdecalas (Christian; Saint)

Anastasius the Younger of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Anastasius Sinaita (Christian; Saint)

Anselm of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)

Beuno (a.k.a. Benno or Bueno Gasulysch; Christian; Saint) [Wales]

Boring People Baiting Day (Pastafarian)

Common Prayer Day (Denmark)

Conrad of Parzham (Christian; Saint)

Day of Pales (Pagan)

Dies Natalis Urbis Rome (Birthday of Rome; 753 BCE)

Eggnog Avoidance Day (Pastafarian)

Eingan or Enean, King of Scots (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Wadjet (Ancient Egypt)

Festival of Sacred Groves

Grounation Day (Rastafarian)

Holy Infant of Good Health (Christian)

Homecoming of Elves Singing (Shamanism)

Maelrubba (Christian; Saint)

Mairubius of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Maurice (Muppetism)

Palia (Feast of Pales for Smaller Animals; God of the Herds; Ancient Rome) [also 7.7]

Plutarch (Positivist; Saint)

Ram Navami (Parts of India; Hindu)

Ridván, 1st Full Day (until May 2; Bahá'í)

Shemon Bar Sabbae (Christian; Saint)

Simeon Barsabae and His Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Space Angel Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Visit Your Favorite Tree Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Wolbodo (Christian; Saint)

Easter Monday [Monday after Easter] (a.k.a. …

Anjo Festival (Portugal)

Annandag Påsk (Sweden)

Bright Monday

Dyngus Day

Egg Nite (Roman Catholic)

Egg Races (Switzerland)

Ellis Island Family History Day

Emaishen (Luxembourg)

Family Day (South Africa)

General Debauchery Day (Pastafarian)

Hallaton Hare Pie Scramble & Bottle Kicking (Leicestershire, UK)

Memorial Day (Republic of Georgia)

National Egg Salad Days (from Monday after Easter) [thru 4.27]

Otras Lieldienas (Latvia)

Peeps Day

Pomlazk (Czechia)

Seu Harvest Parade (Curacao)

Sint Veroonmars Soldier’s Procession (Lambeek, Belgium)

Smell-the-Breezes Day (Shamm en-Nisīm; Egypt)

Veľkonočný Pondelok (Slovakia)

Watering Monday (Hungary)

Wet Easter Monday (Poland)

White House Easter Egg Roll

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 3 (Geng-Chen), Day 24 (Geng-Shen)

Day Pillar: Metal Monkey

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Stable Day (定 Ding) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Percy W. Bridgman (Science)

Charlotte Bronte (Literature)

Ludovico Carracci (Art)

Paul Carrack (Music)

Simon de la Loubère (Science)

Francesco de Mura (Art)

Charles Grodin (Entertainment)

Slide Hampton (Music)

Jean Hélion (Art)

Tim Jacobus (Art)

Andie MacDowell (Entertainment)

Alistair Maclean (Literature)

Alfred Henry Maurer (Art)

John McAvoy (Entertainment)

John Mortimer (Literature)

John Muir (Environmentalist)

Elaine May (Literature)

Iggy Pop (Music)

Anthony Quinn (Entertainment)

Dieter Roth (Art)

Robert Smith (Music)

Michael Turner (Art)

Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten (Art)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 19 of 60)

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Black April.)

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [23 of 60]

Premieres

Ain’t We Got Fun (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1945)

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 1930)

American Dictionary of the English Language, by Noah Webster (Dictionary; 1828)

American Dreamz (Film; 2006)

Annie (Broadway Musical; 1977)

Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw (Play; 1894)

Bad, Bad Leory Brown (Song; 1973)

The Basketball Diaries (Film; 1995)

BBC 2 (UK TV Channel; 1964)

Being There, by Jerzy Kosiński (Novel; 1971)

Betty Boop’s Birthday Party (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1933)

A Bum Steer (Krazy Kat Cartoon; 1918)

Cartoons in the Kitchen (The Animated Grouch Chaser Cartoon; 1915)

Cassandra at the Wedding Dorothy Baker (Novel; 1962)

Contrary Condor (Donal Duck Disney Cartoon; 1944)

Crows’ Feat (WB MM Cartoon; 1962)

Duck Hunt (Video Game; 1984)

Father Ted (UK TV Series; 1995)

Fiddling Around (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Field of Dreams (Film; 1989)

First Man to the Moon (Goldwyn-Bray Comic Cartoon; 1920)

Ghosted (Film; 2023)

Harry of Monmouth, by A.M. Maughan (Novel; 1956)

Heroes of the Past (Hearst-Pathe News Cartoon; 1917)

Inherit the Wind, by Jerome Lawrence (Broadway Play; 1955)

Keanu (Film; 2016)

Kit for Cat (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1955)

The Last Bean (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1939)

Let’s Eat (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)

The Lonesome Gods, by Louis L’Amour (Novel; 1983)

Long Train Running’, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marble (Historical Biography; 2011)

Misty, recorded by Johnny Mathis (Song; 1959)

The Mouse from H.U.N.G.E.R. (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1967)

The Odor-Able Kitty (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1951)

On Ice (Mutt & Jeff Cartoon; 1917)

Shimmie Shivers (Goldwyn-Bray Comic Cartoon; 1920)

Small Fry (Color Classic Cartoon; 1939)

Spring Fever (Goldwyn-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1920)

Stage Hoax (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1952)

Sticky Fingers, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1971)

Their Last Bean (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1939)

Waking Up in Vegas, by Katy Perry (Song; 2009)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series; 1993)

We’re on Our Way to Rio (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1944)

While You Were Sleeping (Film; 1995)

Wish, by The Cure (Album; 1992)

Today’s Name Days

Anselm, Konrad (Austria)

Anzelmo, Konrad (Croatia)

Alexandra (Czech Republic)

Florentius (Denmark)

Aimar, Aimer, Aimo, Aimur (Estonia)

Anselmi, Anssi (Finland)

Anselme (France)

Alexandra, Anselm (Germany)

Alexandra, Faistos, Ianos, January, Pege, Pigi, Zoe, Zoi (Greece)

Konrád (Hungary)

Anselmo, Corrado, Silvio (Italy)

Anastasija, Marģers, Margonis, Nilola (Latvia)

Amalija, Anzelmas, Milgedas, Skalvė (Lithuania)

Jannike, Jeanette (Norway)

Addar, Anzelm, Bartosz, Drogomił, Feliks, Irydion, Konrad, Konrada, Selma (Poland)

Ianuarie (Romania)

Ervín (Slovakia)

Anselmo (Spain)

Anneli, Annika (Sweden)

Phillipa (Ukraine)

Ansel, Ansell, Anselma, Selma, Zelma (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Alex Day

National Javier Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 111 of 2025; 254 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 1 of Week 17 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Geng-Chen), Day 24 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 13 Barmundah 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Walnut (April 21-30) [Day 1 of 10]

Hebrew: 23 Nisan 5785

Islamic: 22 Shawwal 1446

Julian: 8 April 2025

Moon: 44%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 27 Archimedes (4th Month) [Plutarch]

Runic Half Month: Man (Humanity) [Day 8 of 15] (thru 4.28)

Season: Spring (Day 32 of 92)

SUn Calendar: 22 Cyan; Oneday [22 of 30]

Week: 3rd Full Week of April

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Taurus (Day 2 of 31)

Sidereal Zodiac: Aries (Day 8 of 31)

Schmidt Zodiac: Aries (Day 6 of 31)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Aries (Day 3 of 25)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Aries (Day 3 of 25)

Calendar Changes

Walnut (April 21-30) [Druid Tree Calendar] (Month 13 of 41)

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Holidays 4.21

Holidays

Advisor Appreciation Day

A&M Day

Aggie Muster (Texas A&M)

AML World Awareness Day

Basava Jayanti (India)

Big Word Day

Birthday of Rome

Book & Reading Culture Day (Vietnam)

Civil Service Day (India)

Commemoration Day (Transdniestria)

Day of Local Self-Government (Russia)

Day of the Educator (Mexico)

Family Day (South Africa)

Feast of the Ramson (Wild Leek Festival; Richmond, West Virginia)

Garia Puja (Tripura, India)

Global Traction Day

Heroic Defense of Veracruz (Mexico)

Independence Heroes National Holiday (Parts of Brazil)

International Hemp Day

John Muir Day

Kang Pan-sok Day (North Korea)

Kartini Day (Indonesia)

Kawane-cha Day (Japan)

Keep Off the Grass Day

Kindergarten Day (Germany)

Kwane-cha Day (Japan)

Local Self Government Day (Russia)

Meliboea Asteroid Day

National Day of Saadi (Iran)

National Dimple Day

National ICU Rehabilitation Day (UK)

National Pet CBD Day

National Public Relations Day (India)

National Rendering Day

National Surprise Drug Test Day

National Vulva Awareness Day

Pilottwt Selfie Day

Queen’s Birthday (Falkland Islands)

San Jacinto Day (Texas)

Sati Sadhani Divas (Assam, India)

Science Day (Tajikistan)

Thank You for Libraries Day

Tiananmen Square Protest Anniversary Day

Tiradentes’ Day (Brazil)

World Creativity and Innovation Day (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

British National Tea Day (UK)

Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day

National Chickpea Day

National Tea Day (UK)

Peeps Day

Nature Celebrations

Bulldogs are Beautiful Day

Keep Off the Grass Day

National Cornstarch Day

National Tree Planting Day (Kenya)

National Yellow Bat Day

Oak Tree Day (French Republic)

Tuna Rights Day

Weeping Willow Day (Sadness of Love, Bright Future; Korean Birth Flowers)

World Curlew Day

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Baránok (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Brazil (Brasilia declared capital replacing Rio de Janeiro; 1960)

Calamba City (Philippines; 2001)

Dies Natalis Urbis Rome (Birthday of Rome; 753 BCE)

Orani Foundation Day (Philippines)

New Year’s Days

New Year Holidays (Myanmar)

3rd Monday in April

Boston Marathon Day [3rd Monday]

Manic Monday [3rd Monday of Each Month]

Meatball Monday [3rd Monday of Each Month]

Meditation Monday [Every Monday]

Monday Musings [Every Monday]

Motivation Monday [Every Monday]

National Stress Awareness Day [3rd Monday]

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day observed (Uruguay) [3rd Monday]

Patriots' Day (Maine, Massachusetts, Wisconsin) [3rd Monday]

Sechseläuten ends (Six Ringing Festival; Zurich, Switzerland) [3rd Monday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 21 (2nd Full Week of April)

Every Kid Healthy Week (thru 4.25) [Mon-Fri of Last Full Week]

Global Soil Week (thru 4.26)

International Dark Sky Week (thru 4.28)

Lefty Awareness Week (thru 4.26)

National Dark Sky Week (thru 4.27) [3rd Week]

National Egg Salad Week (thru 4.27) [Begins Monday after Easter]

National Playground Safety Week (thru 4.25) [Last Mon-Fri of Full Week]

National Toddler Immunization Week (thru 4.28)

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (thru 4.25)

Undergraduate Research Week (thru 4.25)

Festivals On or Beginning April 21, 2025

Boston Marathon Day (Boston, Marathon) [3rd Monday]_

National Egg Salad Days (from Monday after Easter) [thru 4.27]

Singing in the Sun (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) [thru 4.26]

St. Maarten Carnival (Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) [thru 5.5]

Feast Days

Abdecalas (Christian; Saint)

Anastasius the Younger of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Anastasius Sinaita (Christian; Saint)

Anselm of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)

Beuno (a.k.a. Benno or Bueno Gasulysch; Christian; Saint) [Wales]

Boring People Baiting Day (Pastafarian)

Common Prayer Day (Denmark)

Conrad of Parzham (Christian; Saint)

Day of Pales (Pagan)

Dies Natalis Urbis Rome (Birthday of Rome; 753 BCE)

Eggnog Avoidance Day (Pastafarian)

Eingan or Enean, King of Scots (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Wadjet (Ancient Egypt)

Festival of Sacred Groves

Grounation Day (Rastafarian)

Holy Infant of Good Health (Christian)

Homecoming of Elves Singing (Shamanism)

Maelrubba (Christian; Saint)

Mairubius of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Maurice (Muppetism)

Palia (Feast of Pales for Smaller Animals; God of the Herds; Ancient Rome) [also 7.7]

Plutarch (Positivist; Saint)

Ram Navami (Parts of India; Hindu)

Ridván, 1st Full Day (until May 2; Bahá'í)

Shemon Bar Sabbae (Christian; Saint)

Simeon Barsabae and His Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Space Angel Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Visit Your Favorite Tree Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Wolbodo (Christian; Saint)

Easter Monday [Monday after Easter] (a.k.a. …

Anjo Festival (Portugal)

Annandag Påsk (Sweden)

Bright Monday

Dyngus Day

Egg Nite (Roman Catholic)

Egg Races (Switzerland)

Ellis Island Family History Day

Emaishen (Luxembourg)

Family Day (South Africa)

General Debauchery Day (Pastafarian)

Hallaton Hare Pie Scramble & Bottle Kicking (Leicestershire, UK)

Memorial Day (Republic of Georgia)

National Egg Salad Days (from Monday after Easter) [thru 4.27]

Otras Lieldienas (Latvia)

Peeps Day

Pomlazk (Czechia)

Seu Harvest Parade (Curacao)

Sint Veroonmars Soldier’s Procession (Lambeek, Belgium)

Smell-the-Breezes Day (Shamm en-Nisīm; Egypt)

Veľkonočný Pondelok (Slovakia)

Watering Monday (Hungary)

Wet Easter Monday (Poland)

White House Easter Egg Roll

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 3 (Geng-Chen), Day 24 (Geng-Shen)

Day Pillar: Metal Monkey

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Stable Day (定 Ding) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Percy W. Bridgman (Science)

Charlotte Bronte (Literature)

Ludovico Carracci (Art)

Paul Carrack (Music)

Simon de la Loubère (Science)

Francesco de Mura (Art)

Charles Grodin (Entertainment)

Slide Hampton (Music)

Jean Hélion (Art)

Tim Jacobus (Art)

Andie MacDowell (Entertainment)

Alistair Maclean (Literature)

Alfred Henry Maurer (Art)

John McAvoy (Entertainment)

John Mortimer (Literature)

John Muir (Environmentalist)

Elaine May (Literature)

Iggy Pop (Music)

Anthony Quinn (Entertainment)

Dieter Roth (Art)

Robert Smith (Music)

Michael Turner (Art)

Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten (Art)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 19 of 60)

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Black April.)

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [23 of 60]

Premieres

Ain’t We Got Fun (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1945)

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 1930)

American Dictionary of the English Language, by Noah Webster (Dictionary; 1828)

American Dreamz (Film; 2006)

Annie (Broadway Musical; 1977)

Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw (Play; 1894)

Bad, Bad Leory Brown (Song; 1973)

The Basketball Diaries (Film; 1995)

BBC 2 (UK TV Channel; 1964)

Being There, by Jerzy Kosiński (Novel; 1971)

Betty Boop’s Birthday Party (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1933)

A Bum Steer (Krazy Kat Cartoon; 1918)

Cartoons in the Kitchen (The Animated Grouch Chaser Cartoon; 1915)

Cassandra at the Wedding Dorothy Baker (Novel; 1962)

Contrary Condor (Donal Duck Disney Cartoon; 1944)

Crows’ Feat (WB MM Cartoon; 1962)

Duck Hunt (Video Game; 1984)

Father Ted (UK TV Series; 1995)

Fiddling Around (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

Field of Dreams (Film; 1989)

First Man to the Moon (Goldwyn-Bray Comic Cartoon; 1920)

Ghosted (Film; 2023)

Harry of Monmouth, by A.M. Maughan (Novel; 1956)

Heroes of the Past (Hearst-Pathe News Cartoon; 1917)

Inherit the Wind, by Jerome Lawrence (Broadway Play; 1955)

Keanu (Film; 2016)

Kit for Cat (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1955)

The Last Bean (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1939)

Let’s Eat (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)

The Lonesome Gods, by Louis L’Amour (Novel; 1983)

Long Train Running’, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marble (Historical Biography; 2011)

Misty, recorded by Johnny Mathis (Song; 1959)

The Mouse from H.U.N.G.E.R. (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1967)

The Odor-Able Kitty (Blue Ribbon Hit Parade Cartoon; 1951)

On Ice (Mutt & Jeff Cartoon; 1917)

Shimmie Shivers (Goldwyn-Bray Comic Cartoon; 1920)

Small Fry (Color Classic Cartoon; 1939)

Spring Fever (Goldwyn-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1920)

Stage Hoax (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1952)

Sticky Fingers, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1971)

Their Last Bean (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1939)

Waking Up in Vegas, by Katy Perry (Song; 2009)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series; 1993)

We’re on Our Way to Rio (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1944)

While You Were Sleeping (Film; 1995)

Wish, by The Cure (Album; 1992)

Today’s Name Days

Anselm, Konrad (Austria)

Anzelmo, Konrad (Croatia)

Alexandra (Czech Republic)

Florentius (Denmark)

Aimar, Aimer, Aimo, Aimur (Estonia)

Anselmi, Anssi (Finland)

Anselme (France)

Alexandra, Anselm (Germany)

Alexandra, Faistos, Ianos, January, Pege, Pigi, Zoe, Zoi (Greece)

Konrád (Hungary)

Anselmo, Corrado, Silvio (Italy)

Anastasija, Marģers, Margonis, Nilola (Latvia)

Amalija, Anzelmas, Milgedas, Skalvė (Lithuania)

Jannike, Jeanette (Norway)

Addar, Anzelm, Bartosz, Drogomił, Feliks, Irydion, Konrad, Konrada, Selma (Poland)

Ianuarie (Romania)

Ervín (Slovakia)

Anselmo (Spain)

Anneli, Annika (Sweden)

Phillipa (Ukraine)

Ansel, Ansell, Anselma, Selma, Zelma (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Alex Day

National Javier Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 111 of 2025; 254 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 1 of Week 17 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 7 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Geng-Chen), Day 24 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 13 Barmundah 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Walnut (April 21-30) [Day 1 of 10]

Hebrew: 23 Nisan 5785

Islamic: 22 Shawwal 1446

Julian: 8 April 2025

Moon: 44%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 27 Archimedes (4th Month) [Plutarch]

Runic Half Month: Man (Humanity) [Day 8 of 15] (thru 4.28)

Season: Spring (Day 32 of 92)

SUn Calendar: 22 Cyan; Oneday [22 of 30]

Week: 3rd Full Week of April

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Taurus (Day 2 of 31)

Sidereal Zodiac: Aries (Day 8 of 31)

Schmidt Zodiac: Aries (Day 6 of 31)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Aries (Day 3 of 25)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Aries (Day 3 of 25)

Calendar Changes

Walnut (April 21-30) [Druid Tree Calendar] (Month 13 of 41)

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Clergy in My Life

Anton Sziandor Lavey: Black Mass of nuptials, guaranteeing father a healthy life; final dose of Prolixin, MI-6 chemical (children of Elizabeth, Diana, Kate, and Megan), delivered with "tap spice"; adroxnyl, lake root LSD (bucelaphus incongrexus, stem of feces from squirrel).

Barack Obama: Grand Pastor of Black Mass of the South, holding child in arms at Black Mass.

Father Jim: DC Comics author, and retired CIA; out of IRA Ireland, evacuating after death of ExSec wife, to OSS Hopkinton; Boston Metrowest, start of the Marathon, the Republican Zone; Spanish Pan. Baptism of Catholic Metrowest.

Steven Charlebois: Godfather, "chasing girl in California, AA"; veteran of Cambodia Iron Triangle, drafted as Green Beret; sole justification of conflict, to remove Richard Nixon for gross incompetency.

Alexandra Gaetano: High Priestess of Wiccan South, the Gaetano-Italian ticket; Capone Mob, investigation into bathroom multiplicity starting aneurysm ambushes in "golden throne"; Canadian operations, to infiltrate CIA; responsible for third degree burns from scalding water, by Danahy family; turtle wax on boiling pot, from father.

Roberta Edwards: Founder of MTV and script and casting of video, "Video Killed the Radio Star". Godmother, NSA engineer and civil accountant, irregular police and informant housing, Massachusetts. Brothel, brokers, and hostel access, cleared with bend on right thumb; Elois Lodge Numeral Number, Hitler (Madison Canada).

Vishrki Sanya Gupta: Internist MI-6, "Peter Parker"; friend of mothers of David, Matthew, and Joshua; Charlebois "nil", Matthew "morph", and Joshua "null". Circumcision, with testicles balance from hymonephrenum genome, of Sikh Lata; Dawood Ibrahim.

Father Michael: Retired MI-6 service representative, black bowler hat and handlebar mustache; psychic genome, basis of "Dr. No" James Bond.

Ron Riley: Son of Patty Hearst and Symbionese Liberation Army infiltration CIA officer; responsible for death of Bob Marley, stolen shoe while asleep on Jamaican beach; "too many hits". St. Marks, responsible for installation of Boudica's amplet, inside left arm, two days old; Congregationalist Infiltration Hexadecimal officer of child rearing; shot own father in Angola, Jamaican Constabulary Force; narcotics, defense attorney; no plea. Sworn revenge against DC Comics, after Tommy Lee Jones played him, not Billy Dee Williams.

Rabbi Anatole Steintfeldt: Combat fatality, age 4; alleged Rabbi, Gangster, and INTERPOL, out of Montreal Mafia Jewish-German community; revealed as East German Stasi, by monks and priests beating him to death, on orders of Memere Charlebois, Georgette Charlebois nee Racicot, Ma Bell; real name, Georgette Skorzene, Mussolinist agent, poisoner of HP Lovecraft with car varnish wax.

Rabbi Hiram Ezekiel: Hasty Pudding Club, severance of base of shaft, not circumcision, to reattach and create a pornography actor; Jewish-Mormon orders, Persian-Quds; orders, George Romney; own father placed in incarceration, by Mitt Romney, cementing a political career in Massachusetts.

Father Bernard Law: Import from Israel, stolen child of the Montgomeries of Britain; sent own battalion, to prison, to punish the Jews, for rejecting justice and Dave Mustaine, at the end of Rabbi Hiram Ezekial; hyperactive convulsive disorder, induced in child; only aided to end, by "Burden"; film made for Bobby "B-Rock" Wolfinackis, at being stripped of the Klan; Jewish-Christianity, Rasta, returned to Hebrew-Judaism, Babylonian Knighthood.

Patroness Diane Charlebois: Dominatrix fetish rendered impossible, by personal schooling; treating the dominatrix, as a submissive, for mutual orgasm; posture as dead boyfriend if an abused woman, through admission in tanct and tantamont as pederast; the removal from vice as slave, and return to the life of an escort; a high powered woman, at any rate.

Vicar Matthew Lennox: Recruited at mass psychotic break of NSA, at having served John McCain's interests, on M3; own survival guaranteed, by prior servitude, at "thought exercise"; Aurora movie shooting, caused to beg forgiveness from campus military drill instructors; registered as "Charles Manson", on campus HUMINT military roster; given plane to Westminster Abbey, in London, as Scottish Knight; forever a slave, the Earl of Swine, a proper Lennox. Same last name, and blood, as King Charles Lennox III.

Imam Sayed Adnan: Fellow CIA agent, and constant stalker, for "more leads"; orders, Jessica Bailey, elite Japanese hitwoman, out of Nepal; blood of Dalai, through Franklin Pierce; attempting to resurrect her fated bloodline, Ernst Rohm, protection of honesty and patriotism, of Germany; before the death of the Stormtroopers, the Night of Long Knives; her own guaranteed. Gil Valentin, the Baronet of African Belgium.

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Devesh Maharaj Attorney — The Importance of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Legal documentation is a cornerstone of modern society, governing personal, professional, and business transactions. Advocate Devesh Maharaj, a highly regarded attorney, emphasizes the critical role that legal documentation plays in protecting rights, establishing clarity, and mitigating risks in daily life. Whether in Trinidad or internationally, individuals and organizations alike rely on well-crafted legal documents to navigate the complexities of the law.

Who is Devesh Maharaj Attorney?

Devesh Maharaj, a name synonymous with legal expertise, is an attorney with a reputation for excellence in legal practice. Based in Trinidad, Devesh Maharaj’s dedication to providing top-notch legal services has earned him widespread recognition. Known for his work in St. Johns and his involvement with the UNC (United National Congress), Devesh Maharaj has demonstrated his commitment to justice and community service. Despite occasional controversy, his contributions to the legal field remain significant.

The Foundations of Legal Documentation

Legal documentation refers to the creation and use of written agreements, contracts, and records that outline rights, responsibilities, and obligations. These documents are indispensable for:

Protecting Individual Rights: Legal documents such as wills, contracts, and agreements ensure that an individual’s rights are safeguarded.

Providing Clarity: Written agreements reduce misunderstandings by clearly outlining terms and conditions.

Mitigating Risks: Proper documentation minimizes legal disputes and offers recourse in case of breaches.

The Role of Devesh Maharaj in Promoting Legal Awareness

Advocate Devesh Maharaj has been a vocal proponent of legal literacy, advocating for individuals and businesses to prioritize proper documentation. Through his practice in Trinidad and St. Johns, he has emphasized the need for accessible legal services. Maharaj’s work with the UNC has further highlighted his commitment to addressing legal issues that impact the community.

Common Types of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Contracts Contracts are agreements between two or more parties that are legally binding. Examples include employment contracts, rental agreements, and service contracts. According to Devesh Maharaj, clear and concise contracts prevent disputes and protect the interests of all parties involved.

Wills and Trusts These documents ensure that an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after death. Devesh Maharaj advises clients to draft these documents early to avoid complications for their heirs.

Property Agreements Whether buying, selling, or leasing property, legal documentation ensures transparency and protects against fraud. In Trinidad, where property disputes are not uncommon, attorneys like Devesh Maharaj play a crucial role in drafting and reviewing these agreements.

Corporate Documents Businesses rely on legal documentation for operations, including incorporation papers, shareholder agreements, and bylaws. Maharaj’s experience with corporate law underscores the importance of these documents in ensuring compliance and smooth operations.

Litigation Documents In cases of disputes, litigation documents such as complaints, affidavits, and motions are essential. Devesh Maharaj’s expertise in handling such cases highlights the value of accurate and comprehensive documentation.

The Importance of Professional Assistance

Drafting legal documents requires expertise and attention to detail. Devesh Maharaj Attorney advocates for seeking professional assistance to avoid errors that could render documents invalid or unenforceable. Legal professionals like Maharaj ensure that documents comply with local laws and address all necessary elements.

Legal Documentation in Trinidad

In Trinidad, legal documentation holds particular importance due to the unique legal and cultural landscape. Devesh Maharaj’s practice in the region has highlighted key areas where proper documentation is essential:

Real Estate Transactions: Trinidad’s booming real estate market necessitates meticulous documentation to prevent disputes.

Business Operations: Startups and established businesses alike require robust legal frameworks.

Community Disputes: Legal documents often play a role in resolving community conflicts, underscoring their societal value.

Addressing Controversies and Misunderstandings

Despite his achievements, Devesh Maharaj has faced controversy, particularly regarding his involvement with the UNC. Critics have raised questions about certain legal cases and decisions. However, Maharaj’s supporters argue that these controversies often arise from misunderstandings or misinterpretations of complex legal matters. His dedication to upholding justice remains undisputed.

Steps to Ensure Effective Legal Documentation

Understand the Purpose: Identify why the document is needed and what it aims to achieve.

Consult a Legal Expert: Professionals like Devesh Maharaj provide valuable guidance in drafting and reviewing documents.

Be Thorough and Clear: Include all necessary details to avoid ambiguity.

Ensure Compliance: Verify that the document adheres to relevant laws and regulations.

Review Regularly: Update documents as needed to reflect changing circumstances.

The Role of Technology in Legal Documentation

Technology has revolutionized the way legal documents are created and managed. Tools like e-signatures, cloud storage, and online templates have made documentation more accessible. Devesh Maharaj emphasizes the importance of balancing convenience with legal validity, ensuring that digital documents meet all necessary standards.

Read Also:-

Devesh Maharaj Trinidad — Key Elements and Pitfalls of Contract Law

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in a Contract Agreement — Advocate Devesh Maharaj Attorney

Know Your Rights Legal Guide by Advocate “Devesh Maharaj UNC”

Devesh Maharaj A Beacon of Legal Excellence in Trinidad

Building a Legacy of Trust

Devesh Maharaj Attorney has built a legacy based on trust, expertise, and community service. His work in Trinidad, St. Johns, and beyond reflects a commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through effective legal documentation. By addressing controversies with transparency and maintaining high professional standards, Maharaj continues to inspire confidence in his clients.

Conclusion

Legal documentation is an integral part of daily life, offering protection, clarity, and peace of mind. Advocate Devesh Maharaj dedication to this field underscores its importance in personal and professional contexts. Whether navigating real estate transactions in Trinidad, resolving disputes in St. Johns, or addressing controversies with the UNC, Maharaj’s expertise serves as a beacon for those seeking legal guidance.

In a world where legal complexities abound, professionals like Devesh Maharaj play a vital role in ensuring that individuals and organizations can confidently navigate the legal landscape. By prioritizing proper documentation and seeking expert assistance, we can all contribute to a more just and organized society. Source:- https://medium.com/@DeveshMaharajUNC/devesh-maharaj-attorney-the-importance-of-legal-documentation-in-daily-life-8e1c61a306fa

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Devesh Maharaj Attorney — The Importance of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Legal documentation is a cornerstone of modern society, governing personal, professional, and business transactions. Advocate Devesh Maharaj, a highly regarded attorney, emphasizes the critical role that legal documentation plays in protecting rights, establishing clarity, and mitigating risks in daily life. Whether in Trinidad or internationally, individuals and organizations alike rely on well-crafted legal documents to navigate the complexities of the law.

Who is Devesh Maharaj Attorney?

Devesh Maharaj, a name synonymous with legal expertise, is an attorney with a reputation for excellence in legal practice. Based in Trinidad, Devesh Maharaj’s dedication to providing top-notch legal services has earned him widespread recognition. Known for his work in St. Johns and his involvement with the UNC (United National Congress), Devesh Maharaj has demonstrated his commitment to justice and community service. Despite occasional controversy, his contributions to the legal field remain significant.

The Foundations of Legal Documentation

Legal documentation refers to the creation and use of written agreements, contracts, and records that outline rights, responsibilities, and obligations. These documents are indispensable for:

Protecting Individual Rights: Legal documents such as wills, contracts, and agreements ensure that an individual’s rights are safeguarded.

Providing Clarity: Written agreements reduce misunderstandings by clearly outlining terms and conditions.

Mitigating Risks: Proper documentation minimizes legal disputes and offers recourse in case of breaches.

The Role of Devesh Maharaj in Promoting Legal Awareness

Advocate Devesh Maharaj has been a vocal proponent of legal literacy, advocating for individuals and businesses to prioritize proper documentation. Through his practice in Trinidad and St. Johns, he has emphasized the need for accessible legal services. Maharaj’s work with the UNC has further highlighted his commitment to addressing legal issues that impact the community.

Common Types of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Contracts Contracts are agreements between two or more parties that are legally binding. Examples include employment contracts, rental agreements, and service contracts. According to Devesh Maharaj, clear and concise contracts prevent disputes and protect the interests of all parties involved.

Wills and Trusts These documents ensure that an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after death. Devesh Maharaj advises clients to draft these documents early to avoid complications for their heirs.

Property Agreements Whether buying, selling, or leasing property, legal documentation ensures transparency and protects against fraud. In Trinidad, where property disputes are not uncommon, attorneys like Devesh Maharaj play a crucial role in drafting and reviewing these agreements.

Corporate Documents Businesses rely on legal documentation for operations, including incorporation papers, shareholder agreements, and bylaws. Maharaj’s experience with corporate law underscores the importance of these documents in ensuring compliance and smooth operations.

Litigation Documents In cases of disputes, litigation documents such as complaints, affidavits, and motions are essential. Devesh Maharaj’s expertise in handling such cases highlights the value of accurate and comprehensive documentation.

The Importance of Professional Assistance

Drafting legal documents requires expertise and attention to detail. Devesh Maharaj Attorney advocates for seeking professional assistance to avoid errors that could render documents invalid or unenforceable. Legal professionals like Maharaj ensure that documents comply with local laws and address all necessary elements.

Legal Documentation in Trinidad

In Trinidad, legal documentation holds particular importance due to the unique legal and cultural landscape. Devesh Maharaj’s practice in the region has highlighted key areas where proper documentation is essential:

Real Estate Transactions: Trinidad’s booming real estate market necessitates meticulous documentation to prevent disputes.

Business Operations: Startups and established businesses alike require robust legal frameworks.

Community Disputes: Legal documents often play a role in resolving community conflicts, underscoring their societal value.

Addressing Controversies and Misunderstandings

Despite his achievements, Devesh Maharaj has faced controversy, particularly regarding his involvement with the UNC. Critics have raised questions about certain legal cases and decisions. However, Maharaj’s supporters argue that these controversies often arise from misunderstandings or misinterpretations of complex legal matters. His dedication to upholding justice remains undisputed.

Steps to Ensure Effective Legal Documentation

Understand the Purpose: Identify why the document is needed and what it aims to achieve.

Consult a Legal Expert: Professionals like Devesh Maharaj provide valuable guidance in drafting and reviewing documents.

Be Thorough and Clear: Include all necessary details to avoid ambiguity.

Ensure Compliance: Verify that the document adheres to relevant laws and regulations.

Review Regularly: Update documents as needed to reflect changing circumstances.

The Role of Technology in Legal Documentation

Technology has revolutionized the way legal documents are created and managed. Tools like e-signatures, cloud storage, and online templates have made documentation more accessible. Devesh Maharaj emphasizes the importance of balancing convenience with legal validity, ensuring that digital documents meet all necessary standards.

Read Also:-

Devesh Maharaj Trinidad — Key Elements and Pitfalls of Contract Law

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in a Contract Agreement — Advocate Devesh Maharaj Attorney

Know Your Rights Legal Guide by Advocate “Devesh Maharaj UNC”

Devesh Maharaj A Beacon of Legal Excellence in Trinidad

Building a Legacy of Trust

Devesh Maharaj Attorney has built a legacy based on trust, expertise, and community service. His work in Trinidad, St. Johns, and beyond reflects a commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through effective legal documentation. By addressing controversies with transparency and maintaining high professional standards, Maharaj continues to inspire confidence in his clients.

Conclusion

Legal documentation is an integral part of daily life, offering protection, clarity, and peace of mind. Advocate Devesh Maharaj dedication to this field underscores its importance in personal and professional contexts. Whether navigating real estate transactions in Trinidad, resolving disputes in St. Johns, or addressing controversies with the UNC, Maharaj’s expertise serves as a beacon for those seeking legal guidance.

In a world where legal complexities abound, professionals like Devesh Maharaj play a vital role in ensuring that individuals and organizations can confidently navigate the legal landscape. By prioritizing proper documentation and seeking expert assistance, we can all contribute to a more just and organized society. Source:- https://medium.com/@DeveshMaharajUNC/devesh-maharaj-attorney-the-importance-of-legal-documentation-in-daily-life-8e1c61a306fa

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Devesh Maharaj Attorney — The Importance of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Legal documentation is a cornerstone of modern society, governing personal, professional, and business transactions. Advocate Devesh Maharaj, a highly regarded attorney, emphasizes the critical role that legal documentation plays in protecting rights, establishing clarity, and mitigating risks in daily life. Whether in Trinidad or internationally, individuals and organizations alike rely on well-crafted legal documents to navigate the complexities of the law.

Who is Devesh Maharaj Attorney?

Devesh Maharaj, a name synonymous with legal expertise, is an attorney with a reputation for excellence in legal practice. Based in Trinidad, Devesh Maharaj’s dedication to providing top-notch legal services has earned him widespread recognition. Known for his work in St. Johns and his involvement with the UNC (United National Congress), Devesh Maharaj has demonstrated his commitment to justice and community service. Despite occasional controversy, his contributions to the legal field remain significant.

The Foundations of Legal Documentation

Legal documentation refers to the creation and use of written agreements, contracts, and records that outline rights, responsibilities, and obligations. These documents are indispensable for:

Protecting Individual Rights: Legal documents such as wills, contracts, and agreements ensure that an individual’s rights are safeguarded.

Providing Clarity: Written agreements reduce misunderstandings by clearly outlining terms and conditions.

Mitigating Risks: Proper documentation minimizes legal disputes and offers recourse in case of breaches.

The Role of Devesh Maharaj in Promoting Legal Awareness

Advocate Devesh Maharaj has been a vocal proponent of legal literacy, advocating for individuals and businesses to prioritize proper documentation. Through his practice in Trinidad and St. Johns, he has emphasized the need for accessible legal services. Maharaj’s work with the UNC has further highlighted his commitment to addressing legal issues that impact the community.

Common Types of Legal Documentation in Daily Life

Contracts Contracts are agreements between two or more parties that are legally binding. Examples include employment contracts, rental agreements, and service contracts. According to Devesh Maharaj, clear and concise contracts prevent disputes and protect the interests of all parties involved.

Wills and Trusts These documents ensure that an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after death. Devesh Maharaj advises clients to draft these documents early to avoid complications for their heirs.

Property Agreements Whether buying, selling, or leasing property, legal documentation ensures transparency and protects against fraud. In Trinidad, where property disputes are not uncommon, attorneys like Devesh Maharaj play a crucial role in drafting and reviewing these agreements.

Corporate Documents Businesses rely on legal documentation for operations, including incorporation papers, shareholder agreements, and bylaws. Maharaj’s experience with corporate law underscores the importance of these documents in ensuring compliance and smooth operations.

Litigation Documents In cases of disputes, litigation documents such as complaints, affidavits, and motions are essential. Devesh Maharaj’s expertise in handling such cases highlights the value of accurate and comprehensive documentation.

The Importance of Professional Assistance

Drafting legal documents requires expertise and attention to detail. Devesh Maharaj Attorney advocates for seeking professional assistance to avoid errors that could render documents invalid or unenforceable. Legal professionals like Maharaj ensure that documents comply with local laws and address all necessary elements.

Legal Documentation in Trinidad

In Trinidad, legal documentation holds particular importance due to the unique legal and cultural landscape. Devesh Maharaj’s practice in the region has highlighted key areas where proper documentation is essential:

Real Estate Transactions: Trinidad’s booming real estate market necessitates meticulous documentation to prevent disputes.

Business Operations: Startups and established businesses alike require robust legal frameworks.

Community Disputes: Legal documents often play a role in resolving community conflicts, underscoring their societal value.

Addressing Controversies and Misunderstandings

Despite his achievements, Devesh Maharaj has faced controversy, particularly regarding his involvement with the UNC. Critics have raised questions about certain legal cases and decisions. However, Maharaj’s supporters argue that these controversies often arise from misunderstandings or misinterpretations of complex legal matters. His dedication to upholding justice remains undisputed.

Steps to Ensure Effective Legal Documentation

Understand the Purpose: Identify why the document is needed and what it aims to achieve.

Consult a Legal Expert: Professionals like Devesh Maharaj provide valuable guidance in drafting and reviewing documents.

Be Thorough and Clear: Include all necessary details to avoid ambiguity.

Ensure Compliance: Verify that the document adheres to relevant laws and regulations.

Review Regularly: Update documents as needed to reflect changing circumstances.

The Role of Technology in Legal Documentation

Technology has revolutionized the way legal documents are created and managed. Tools like e-signatures, cloud storage, and online templates have made documentation more accessible. Devesh Maharaj emphasizes the importance of balancing convenience with legal validity, ensuring that digital documents meet all necessary standards.

Read Also:-

Devesh Maharaj Trinidad — Key Elements and Pitfalls of Contract Law

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in a Contract Agreement — Advocate Devesh Maharaj Attorney

Know Your Rights Legal Guide by Advocate “Devesh Maharaj UNC”

Devesh Maharaj A Beacon of Legal Excellence in Trinidad

Building a Legacy of Trust

Devesh Maharaj Attorney has built a legacy based on trust, expertise, and community service. His work in Trinidad, St. Johns, and beyond reflects a commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through effective legal documentation. By addressing controversies with transparency and maintaining high professional standards, Maharaj continues to inspire confidence in his clients.

Conclusion

Legal documentation is an integral part of daily life, offering protection, clarity, and peace of mind. Advocate Devesh Maharaj dedication to this field underscores its importance in personal and professional contexts. Whether navigating real estate transactions in Trinidad, resolving disputes in St. Johns, or addressing controversies with the UNC, Maharaj’s expertise serves as a beacon for those seeking legal guidance.

In a world where legal complexities abound, professionals like Devesh Maharaj play a vital role in ensuring that individuals and organizations can confidently navigate the legal landscape. By prioritizing proper documentation and seeking expert assistance, we can all contribute to a more just and organized society. Source:- https://medium.com/@DeveshMaharajUNC/devesh-maharaj-attorney-the-importance-of-legal-documentation-in-daily-life-8e1c61a306fa

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Brooklyn Charity: A Diocesan/Vincentian Partnership

There was Catholic Charity in Brooklyn before it was a diocese, before it was a city, and long before the day that Father William J. White was named the first diocesan supervisor of Catholic Charities.

This is the opening line to the "History of Catholic Charities: Diocese of Brooklyn." Monsignor William White would eventually be given the task to coordinate the various charitable activities of Brooklyn on April 1st, 1899 but records show that the earliest Catholic institution to promote charity in Brooklyn took place on October 1829. Responding to the needs of orphans The Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Society was formed in Brooklyn and an instrumental partner in the housing of these "foundlings" was Elizabeth Ann Seton's Sisters of Charity, a religious community of women who adapted the Vincentian rule.

Of course it must be recognized that the care of orphans, besides being one of the oldest biblical works of mercy along with the care of widows and foreigners, was the earliest charitable program of St. Vincent DePaul's himself. in 1638 St. Vincent, alongside St. Louise de Marillac and her sisters, would organize safe lodging for the orphabed children of Paris. St. Vincent would establish a rule for the daughters of charity based on this charitable mission.

They will reflect that their ministry is to serve the Infant Jesus in the person of each baby they are raising, and in this they have the honor of doing what the Blessed Virgin did to her dear Son, since He affirms that the service rendered to the least of His people is rendered to Himself. In accordance with that, they will do their utmost to raise these poor children with as much attention and respect as if it were to the very person of Our Lord.” (Vincent DePaul, n.d., 13b: 209)

Eventually the diocese would take shape in 1853 when Bishop John Loughlin was installed. Loughlin established an enduring legacy for the role that charity would have in this diocese. In some ways he was a maverick who prioritized charitable programs over the development of its own Cathedral which remained fairly humble. It appears that he was a thorn of the side to Archbishop Michael Corrigan (who was portrayed having issues with another champion of charity, Mother Cabrini in the recent movie "Cabrini") for Loughlin's unwavering support of charity and social justice when Corrigan wanted to play nice with the powers that be. Throughout this entire time the Vincentians were a perfect partner in crime. In 1855 Loughlin supported the foundation of a St. Vincent DePaul conference. At that time the society had only existed for 20 years. Bishop Loughlin was no stranger to the spirituality and gifts of this community. As a young priest in New York he sponsored the first conference into the city. With charity as a central focus of the Brooklyn Catholic community (at that time engulfing all of Long Island) the the relationship between the developing diocese and the Vincentian community was an obvious one.

The tie that binds our two Catholic institutions is our commitment to institutional charity. The field of social work originates from this orientation. While charity is a core value for all Catholics, it was the works of Sts. Vincent and Louise and the community that followed which took seriously the institutionalization of our social ministries. The Vincentian charism challenges us to see Christ in the face of those in need and what this means for our social ministries. Bl. Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent DePaul Societies, continued developing the social ministry framework that is crucial for us today.

Almsgiving alone, alms that are not accompanied by words and love, is a humiliation for the one who receives it. Do we need to remember that man does not live by bread alone, that the Savior himself does not only ask to be clothed and fed in the person of the poor, but also visited and consoled? Will we have to expose everything that the masters of charity up to St. Vincent de Paul have taught us about the delicate behavior that takes into account the legitimate susceptibility of the poor?

St. Vincent DePaul and the diocese of Brooklyn may have started with addressing the needs of the orphans but it did not end there. Sts. Vincent and Louise organized centers of care and hospitality for refugees. They provided assistance to many who were displaced. They organized food distribution and soup kitchens. They also provided for education and job training. Today the Vincentian community is a worlwide phenomenon established in the service industries, of social work, health care, and education. They continue to be recognized for their ongoing prison and parish social ministries. They are now leaders in the field of promoting systemic change with creative microlending projects like St. John's G.L.O.B.E initiative.

As already mentioned, in 1899 Bishop McDonnell re-organized the charitable ministries in the Brooklyn Diocese and institutionalized our Catholic Charities agency. By 1913 when Brooklyn Catholic Charities had its second director, Fr. Francis O'Hara, Catholic Charities had nearly fifty charitable institutions. Today, under the leadership of the 8th Bishop of Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan and CCBQ's present CEO Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Brooklyn runs 160 programs including food distributions, case management, migrant assistance, ESL, workforce development, behavioral health, early childhood programs, housing for seniors and the disabled.

But as we celebrate our 125th anniversary we dare not forget that all this effort began through an essential partnership with our Vincentian brothers and sisters. There is an amazing convergence between the mission of our two organizations. As we celebrate this milestone we do it stretching our hand to our dear friends in order to make sure that we continue to serve this legacy together.