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Judge: Defense won't see child's confidential records in Cedar Rapids sexual abuse case
Ruben Vega, 53, set to go to trial in Linn County on March 5
CEDAR RAPIDS — A judge this week denied a man, accused of sexually abusing a child, access to the child's confidential medical, mental health and school records.
Sixth Judicial District Judge Ian Thornhill, in his order filed Wednesday in Linn County District Court, said Ruben Vega, 53, charged with five counts of second-degree sexual abuse, hasn't shown a "substantial likelihood" that the girl's confidential records would contain information that is not available from any other source.
The depositions of the girl and her mother don't show that her records would contain information that the defense couldn't gain from any other source, as it claimed, he noted in the ruling.
The girl, who now is 15, repeatedly said she didn't tell anyone of the alleged sexual abuse, and the defense didn't show that any teacher or counselor, who would be mandatory reporters of sexual abuse, had any information about this abuse, Thornhill also pointed out. The allegations of what might be in the records are "speculative and based on conjecture," he added.
Two weeks ago, Mark Brown, Vega's lawyer, argued the girl had changed schools multiple times and had issues with harming herself, and he argued those records could be relevant in this case.
First Assistant Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks argued against opening the records, saying the defense has information about her mental health, which she talked about in the depositions, and she repeatedly said she didn't tell anyone about the abuse.
A criminal complaint shows the girl told investigators that between August 2006 and August 2010, Vega sexually abused her multiple times. Authorities said the girl's mother confronted Vega about the allegations.
"I'm a twisted man. I should just turn myself in. Am I going to prison?" the complaint says Vega told the mother.
Vega's trial has been reset to March 5 in Linn County District Court.
If convicted, Vega faces up to 25 years in prison on each of the five counts of second-degree sexual abuse.
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Spiritual conversations are harder in an increasingly secular age dominated by technology. This infographic outlines common reasons why Americans are reluctant to engage in spiritual conversations—from avoidance to ambivalence and everything in between.
Knowledge to navigate a changing world and advice you can trust to help you take the next steps.
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Uncertain weather, unsettled field
ALBANY, Calif. - Because of concerns about the weather, the status of many of the potential runners for Sunday's Grade 3, $150,000 Golden Gate Breeders' Cup Handicap remains in limbo.
All eyes are on weather reports that indicate a severe storm is coming this weekend. The storm is supposed to hit Friday when entries to the turf race are taken.
Stakes coordinator Grant Baker said the race would come off the turf only "if management and jockeys believed the turf was unsafe." He said the graded status of the race could be affected by a switch to the turf.
There remain only two horses listed as definite for the 1 1/8-mile race, locally based Ninebanks and Surprise Halo.
The outlook is better for Saturday's $75,000 California Oaks, a 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-old fillies on the main track. Although the speedy Point Clear, who has won 2 of 3 career starts, is no longer being considered for the race, the field remains set at eight with the addition of maiden Quero Quero.
Trained by Paulo Lobo, Quero Quero has run second in both career starts, both races at about 6 1/2 furlongs down Santa Anita's hillside turf course. She lost by one length in her debut and by a nose when favored in her second start.
Ludicrous Speed feature favorite
Friday's feature at Golden Gate Fields is the first race on the card, a $20,000 claiming race at a mile.
Ludicrous Speed, second by a nose and then third to the streaking Red Packet in his first two starts of the year, is the probable favorite.
Also in the field is Federal Highway, winner of the James F. Lyttle Handicap at Santa Rosa last summer. Federal Highway has not won since that race and drops in claiming price for the fourth straight race.
Rounding out the field are Irish-bred Shove Ha'penny, who hesitated badly at the start last month in his U.S. debut, Bryanzole', and Cabaret Dancer.
The Barking Shark retired
The Barking Shark, who was the runner-up in both the Grade 1 Super Derby in 1996 and Grade 1 Strub Stakes in 1997, was scratched from an $8,000 claimer Wednesday after being purchased Tuesday for the purpose of being retired.
The 10-year-old gelding had 9 wins with 13 seconds and 4 thirds in 56 starts. He earned $572,366 during his career, including a victory in his final start, in a $5,000 claimer Feb. 9 when he was claimed by trainer Ed Moger Jr.
Two separate groups were interested in buying and retiring The Barking Shark, whose past injuries include a broken cannon bone that required eight screws. Their contact at Golden Gate Fields was Kit Hilling, the wife of trainer Jim Hilling, who often finds homes for retired horses.
Both groups planned to claim The Barking Shark from Wednesday's race. When it was learned there would be at least one other claim, one group, led by longtime owner-breeders Andy and Connie Pansini, made a successful offer to purchase him from Moger.
"It's a difficult thing to try to protect these horses," Andy Pansini said.
"I'm really glad we did it," Connie Pansini said. "He needs to be under the care of someone who understands his condition."
The Barking Shark will be sent to Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, which is northern California's only nonprofit retirement facility.
Letha Ehrenfelt, a friend the Pansinis met in the Golden Gate Fields turf club, and Teddy Cole were also involved in the purchase.
Cole, an owner-breeder who has set up a foundation to help California's Thoroughbred retirement organizations provide basics such as shoeing, medicine, and feed for horses, said she doesn't usually become involved in the purchase of horses for retirement. But she said she "couldn't resist" helping The Barking Shark find a home.
Equine artist Curtis Wright had also planned to claim The Barking Shark through Hilling.
Wright first saw The Barking Shark during his 3-year-old year at Del Mar when he ran second in three straight stakes, the Oceanside, La Jolla, and Del Mar Derby.
"I never won a dime on him - I always bet him to win," Wright said. "He's my favorite horse. I want him to have a good life."
- Onebadshark, who set the pace and finished fifth in the El Camino Real Derby, will be sidelined for four months with a cracked shin. Trainer Brian Koriner said it would be about seven months before the colt can race.


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A "kick" from a firefighter was all it took to prevent a suicidal woman from going through with her attempt to end her life on Sunday in Ruzhou City of central China's Henan Province.
Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call and saw a highly emotional woman sitting outside the window on the ninth floor of a hospital.
The commander of the fire brigade decided to set up the air cushion outside the building while at the same time had a firefighter, named Liang Yajian, lowered down from the 10th floor to rescue the woman.
Liang hung himself up over the woman until he saw her turn to speak to her family and friends. He then quickly descended to kick her back inside the room. The woman suffered no injuries during the rescue.
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Trips are open to the public. Liability release must be signed.
Remember: hat, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are often a good idea.
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Thursday September 14, 2017
Bug Closet UCF – CANCELED due to Irma
Biological Science Building- rm 112
One of the largest collections in the world. $5 donation. Limit ten participants. 10 -11:30 am. Contact email@example.com
Saturday September 16, 2017
Ant Hike - CANCELED due to Irma
Wekiwa Springs State Park, Guided tour with Dr. Zachary Prusak, $ 5 donation. Identify and learn about ants ecological roles in nature. Leave Jo-Ann Fabric, Sem Towne Center 8:00 am or meet at the parking lot behind the Main Entrance Station 8:45 AM. There is entrance fee to park. Contact Joy Rector at firstname.lastname@example.com to sign up.
Friday September 22,2017
Yankee Lk Treatment Facility CANCELED due to Irma
Sanford Guided tour of this protected property, home to Florida Scrub-Jays. Meet 8 AM at the facility on Yankee Lake Road. .
Saturday October 14, 2017
Bio Bingo
Our 2nd. Annual Bio Bingo Challenge will be held at Lyonia Preserve located at 2150 Eustace Avenue in Deltona. Friendly competition is the name of the game while locating the plants and animals on your bingo card. Play on your own or form a team with your favorite nature buff. Bring hat, sunscreen and snack. Waer provided. Meet in the JoAnn parking lot near Seminole Town Centre and depart at 8:30 am, or meet at the preserve 9:00 am.
October 15-18, 2017
Paynes Prairie and Sweetwater Wetlands
Multi-day trip to Gainesville area will include visits to the La Chua and Bolen Bluffs trails at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, and the University of Florida Bat Colony. Gainesville wildlife photographer, Roy Herrera, will be our guide for part of the trip. Daily schedule to be determined based on weather and recent sightings. Choose your own accommodations from the many hotels nearby or walk-in campsites can be reserved at floridastateparks.org/parks/paynes-prairie.
Space limited. If you are interested in more information or would oike to reserve a spot please e-mail Leslie Martin at email@example.com. $25.00 donation includes local guides.
Saturday November 18, 2017
Seminole State Forest, Sorrento
Guided trip at Seminole State Forest in search of Scrub-Jays. Depart JoAnn Fabric near Seminole Towne Centre 8 am.
Friday December 1, 2017
Yankee Lake Treatment Facility, Sanford
This is a guided tour of the protected property that is home to Florida Scrub-Jays. We will meet at 8 am at the facility on Yankee Lake Road (501 Yankee Lake Road off 46 by the entrance to the Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park).
Saturday December 16, 2017
Wekiva Christmas Bird Count
This is the 118th. year for the Christmas Bird Count, the longest running citizen science project in the world. SAS will form groups to survey in the Sanford area. No birding experience necessary. The results of the counts are used to help determine the long-term health and status of bird populations. The data has been especially useful to climate change research. Since its inception, counts are done in circles with a 17-mile diameter. SAS has teams that will participate in two local circles. The Wekiva CBC will be held on December 16 and SAS will concentrate on birding in Zones 10 and 11. The Econlochatchee CBC will be December 23. If you would like to participate with an SAS team please contact Leslie Martin at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday January 20, 2018
Crystal Lake Preserve, Lake Mary
Guided walk through this special property. We are likely to see gopher tortoise, wetland birds, and Sandhill Cranes. Meet 8:30 am Timacuan Club parking lot.
January 25-28, 2018
Archbold Biological Station, Venus FL.
Cancelled due to low number of participants.
Station tour, swamp buggy, etc. Dorm style rooms. Fee required. Space limited.
Saturday February 17, 2018
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join Seminole Audubon Society for birdwatching fun! We will meet at 8:00 am to participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 17 at Liberty Park, 455 N. Country Club Rd, Lake Mary. The Park has a number of changing ecosystems and we anticipate a good count. This is an opportunity for new birders to learn from our experienced members
The 21st annual GBBC is actually a three-day event; Friday, February 16, through Monday, February 19, 2018. It engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations across the planet. Anyone can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, from beginning bird watchers to experts, and you can participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world.
Thursday February 22, 2018
Blue Heron River Tour, DeLand
2-hr. narrated pontoon boat tour of St. Johns River focusing on the effect of climate change while viewing manatees, shorebirds, some nesting sites. $25 fee. Reservations required. Call Sarah Donlan at 407-687-6087
Saturday March 17, 2018
Ponce Inlet and the Marine Science Center
Ponce Inlet in Volusia County is a birding hotspot known to attract many species of shorebirds and the occasional pelagic species. The long pier is a great place to scope the jetty and inlet for Purple Sandpipers and other rarities. After we have birded the park, we will visit the Marine Science Center.
The Marine Science Center is involved in turtle and seabird rehabilitation, as well as research. We will tour their facilities and exhibit gallery as we learn about their mission to protect the delicate coastal environment and the wildlife that calls it home.
We will depart from the Jo-Ann Fabrics at Seminole Town Center at 7:30am if you want to carpool or meet in the Ponce Inlet main parking lot at 8:45am. There are fees to both enter the park and the Marine Science Center that vary by age and car occupancy, so be sure to bring some cash. Please let us know if you plan to join us.
Saturday April 14, 2018
Gatorland Rookery, Orlando
We have made arrangements for early admission which will afford prime photographic opportunities. There will be a guided tour. Cost $20. Depart JoAnn Fabric, Seminole Towne Centre, 6 am or meet at Gaterland 7 am.
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New high-speed broadband rolled out in rural area
A NEW form of broadband technology is set to be rolled out in a Monmouthshire parish. The next phase of Nominet's TV white space (TVWS) broadband technology will be installed in Llanarth. Following the launch of Arran Broadband – which uses TVWS to deliver high-speed broadband to the more remote areas of a Scottish island – Monmouthshire County Council1 approached Nominet and Broadway Partners to install a pilot scheme that will deliver broadband connectivity to the local community.
Currently, around 170 households in Llanarth experience poor broadband with an average speed of just 2.5Mbps, compared to the UK average of 22.8Mbps. In the TV white space pilot, nine households within Llanarth's five main areas will test the technology for six months. Faster internet will result in better connectivity for homes and businesses in the area, and help narrow the digital divide for older residents.
Michael Armitage, founder director of Broadway Partners said: "TV white space is a resilient and affordable option that brings high-speed internet to areas that have struggled to get online in the past.
Llanarth is a beautiful but remote village, with residents who need access to better connectivity in order to grow their businesses and get more out of everyday life.
"We look forward to a successful pilot."
- ^ Monmouthshire County Council (www.monmouthshire.gov.uk)


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SMS (Short Messaging Service), or text messaging, allows mobile phones to send and receive text messages. Since the first such message in 1992, messaging has grown phenomenally–so much so that TV shows now use SMS for polling their audiences live. From love notes to sales updates, send short messages for speed: Meeting canceled or Be home in 15. You can also treat SMS like IM chat and your SMS conversations will thread together unlike any other phone.
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When you're in a conference with clients you can SMS your peers: What's he talking about? or That's not true. It's a competitive way to communicate on the side. If using your smartphone for the conference call, you can talk and simultaneously send or receive messages.
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Review Gigabyte B450 Aorus Pro Review
Gigabyte's £100 B450 Aorus Pro Is one of several boards launching today finally bringing AMD's B450 chipset to the masses.
Gigabyte's £100 B450 Aorus Pro Is one of several boards launching today finally bringing AMD's B450 chipset to the masses.
MSI's take on a budget X470 board has promise, but can it compete with Gigabyte on value?
Up to four PCIe M.2 drives with active cooling.
Also 'Roboclocker' with liquid nitrogen.
X470 motherboards have a huge variation in M.2 port speeds and SATA support, so much so that they risk confusing potential owners.
It's less than £130, but is it worth buying or have too many features been cut?
MSI aims for the mid-range with this £160 board, but what features do you lose dropping down from the premium £200 price bracket?
MSI's biggest weapon in the fight for X470 dominance is the X470 Gaming M7 AC, but how does it stack up against the competition?
The first X470 chipset board to go through its paces in our lab - is Gigabyte's X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi worth the cash?
The first Coffee Lake-compatible board we've tested to retail below £100 and it looks great, but is it worth going for a cheap Z370 board instead?
Cases have too many SSD mounts, and motherboard M.2 ports should support SATA and PCIe SSDs - and I'm just getting started.
We take a look at Asus' Coffee Lake-compatible mini-ITX board, but is it worth the cash over the cheaper competition?
We take NZXT's latest hardware for an RGB-tastic system build, and we think the results are rather lovely.
MSI finally outs a mini-ITX board for Ryzen CPUs, but how does it stack up against Asus' and Gigabyte's efforts?
We take you through a quick and simple way to spruce up your hardware with a matching colour scheme.
We dip below £150 for the first time with Gigabyte and Z370, but how well does it stack up against MSI's excellent Z370 SLI Plus?
Building a Coffee Lake system on a budget? MSI's Z370 SLI Plus retails for less than £135.
Built-in Grid+ and Hue+ controllers.
Can MSI topple Gigabyte's excellent Z370N-WiFi in the mini-ITX stakes with the latest incarnation of its dinky Pro Carbon AC board
Gigabyte has the second cheapest Z370 mini-ITX board, but the Z370N-WiFi doesn't skimp on features.
With the absence of Asus, ASRock, and Gigabyte in micro-ATX X299 boards, can MSI clear up with this great looking model?
Is Asus' £250 premium Z370 ROG board worth the cash over cheaper models?
Can Gigabyte's £170 Aorus Ultra Gaming strike a good balance between price and features for Coffee Lake owners?
This is Asus' first stab at creating a mini-ITX X370 board for Ryzen CPUs. Can you really build a dinky eight-core overclocked PC?
MSI's £180 Gaming Pro Carbon board has been popular in previous guises, but how well does it compete on Z370 with Coffee Lake?
Hopes to have PCIe 5.0 ready early 2019.
Take your pick of X370 or B350.


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Q.Light 200 NT IR Pro Unit including Filters and Pro Stand
Phototherapy for health professionals
PRO UNIT is very easy to use due to its compact design and applications targeted filter system. The optical system with special light source and patented technology, offers an ideal spectrum for various applications in the field of Phototherapy. An electronic timer allows operating the system applying always the right dose of light. It is an ISO medical certified phototherapy system.
Phototherapy with Pro Unit is since many years successfully applied in medical therapies, in complementary medicine as well as in cosmetic and SPA institutes. The demand rises steadily for medically certificated products. The linear polarized UV free radiation emitted by all Pro Unit consists of visible and near-infrared light in a natural spectrum range.
Quality Management System DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
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Phototherapy with Pro Unit is:
- Efficacious in all phases of healing
- It arrests inflammations
- It alleviates pain
- It activates the immune response
- It improves perfusion and revascularization
- It increases lymphatic drainage and improves metabolism
- It regulates the hormonal system
- It optimizes the neuro-immunological parameters
PRO UNIT light spectrum is clearly defined. It contains no ultraviolet rays and provides consistent energy output in the wavelength range 385 nm to 1700 nm. The emitted light is polarized. Based on a power density of 40 mW/cm2 for standard treatment distance, the Pro Unit generated light penetrates deep into the tissue. The dose may be adjusted individually. Phototherapy with Pro Unit is versatile, diversified and efficient, can be combined with other standard treatment programs. There are no side effects or contraindications.
For optimal results, the phototherapy with Pro Unit must be applied on a daily base. The average therapy dose should correspond exactly to the specifications. The light beam is directed in a right angle to the area to be treated. Only after treatment area has been properly cleansed, the patient's regenerative capacity is activated by the light. We recommend one session/day, up to 20 sessions within 4 weeks in average. The PRO UNIT is specially designed for the treatment of wounds, pain, skin problems and many psychological disorders.
The following specialized indication filter modules are available:
Pro Unit light charcateristics
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Five years ago I walked into Grace Fellowship because I was at a point in my life where I desperately needed healing. The healing that I needed wasn't physical in nature, but was spiritual and emotional. At the time, my faith was struggling, my relationship with my wife wasn't good, and I didn't have people in my life that I could count on. I needed healing and I did everything I could to help my family to become restored. We moved, left our church, and I even changed jobs. In addition to all of this change occurring, my wife and I were also expecting our second child. Though changing one's environment can temporarily bring relief, it wasn't until I started coming to Grace Fellowship that the things in my life that were once broken, became whole.
Grace Fellowship brought me healing because I felt freedom to be myself. It didn't matter what was in my past, I was welcomed with opened arms. Each person I encountered, from the attendees, volunteers, and the staff brought tremendous joy to my life. My healing and restoration happened through the relevant teaching, uplifting music, community in small groups, and people who genuinely cared about me.
As I think about my journey here at Grace Fellowship, this Bible verse comes to mind:
He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:3-4
At this point in my journey, my mission is to assist other people at Grace Fellowship in their restoration. By God's grace I am now able to encounter people who need God's healing power in their lives. My hope is that I can show people the love and support that others showed me when I first came to church here.
It's great to come back to church because some of us just might need a healing touch.
– Tim from East Greenbush
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San Francisco is the 'smallest big city' in the world. There's plenty going on and each district of San Francisco has its own distinct culture. If you're visiting San Francisco and wondering where to stay, here's our guide, from guest author Sai Karthik Reddy Mekala, to the different neighbourhoods and boutique hotels in San Francisco that we recommend.
Stay in San Francisco at Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most popular areas in San Francisco with over 12 million visitors each year. Fisherman's Wharf is still very much an active fishing area and foodies will enjoy trying out the seafood restaurants. There is nothing quite like the experience of waking up in the morning and seeing the fisherman haul in their daily catch, ready to be sold to the countless restaurants throughout San Francisco.
Pier 39 is the real highlight of Fisherman's Wharf, with street performers operating throughout the area, offering entertainment that solo travellers, couples, and families alike will enjoy.
With its exposed brick facade, The Argonaut is one of the classiest boutique hotels in the San Francisco area. The decor of the hotel is very much in line with the Fisherman's Wharf area. Indulge yourself in freshly caught seafood while seated in an area surrounded by ornamental wooden beams – you can't help but feel reminded of the famous fishing district outside. The hotel offers stunning views over the Fisherman's Wharf area allowing you to wake up in the morning and take in the sights and sounds.
Check prices and book for The Argonaut Hotel | The Argonaut Hotel Website
Stay in San Francisco near Union Square
Union Square is one of the largest shopping districts in the United States. It plays host to the world's best department stores, boutiques and specialty stores. Those who love artwork can browse through the many art galleries in the district while theatre lovers can enjoy both Broadway and off-Broadway shows throughout the many theatres that are dotted around Union Square.
The Marker Hotel has been standing in Union Square for over a century. Outside, you are greeted with a Beaux Arts style facade. Walking into the hotel, your eyes are treated to an eclectic style unlike any other. The vibrancy of the colors and the chic style of The Marker Hotel really remind you that you are currently in San Francisco, one of the most eclectic cities in the world.
A stay at The Marker Hotel gives you access to the Tratto Restaurant, a rustic-inspired Trattoria. This place is fast becoming one of the places to be in San Francisco. Just two blocks away from Union Square, this hotel provides the perfect hub for exploring the best of what the city offers.
Check prices and book for The Marker Hotel | The Marker Hotel Website
Stay in San Francisco's Financial District
The Financial District of San Francisco is home to some of the largest banks in the world. Skyscrapers dominate the landscape, many of which survived the earthquake in 1906. Visitors to the Financial District enjoy a blend of contemporary and historic architecture. Located a short hop from Union Square, the Financial District boasts theatre, art galleries and boutique shopping.
The Clift boutique hotel places you in the heart of the Financial District. Just like the rest of the area, this building is a fusion between the old and the new. The exterior facade of the building looks back to the past, while the inside boasts a cross between modern and traditional. This place oozes class. The lobby of the hotel is much more than just a place to relax and get comfortable, it is almost an art gallery. The hotel has managed to source stunning furniture from around the world on which guests can relax after a long day exploring Union Square.
The Redwood Room bar is the highlight of the hotel. Beautiful redwood tree panels line the walls interspersed with a collection of digital art which could only have been produced by the creative residents of San Francisco.
Check Prices and Book for The Clift Hotel | The Clift Hotel Website
Stay in the Golden Gate Area of San Francisco
Located in the northern part of San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge area is home to the world-famous bridge of the same name. Visitors to the Golden Gate area are treated to picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge as it traverses the San Francisco Peninsula. In the Golden Gate Bridge district you can explore Fillmore and Sacramento Streets, each offering their own charm and hidden treasures. Those who wish to find out more about the history of the area can visit Alta Plaza Park or the Presidio.
Built in 1903, the Hotel Drisco is steeped in Edwardian style. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, views across the surrounding area demand that you pull out your camera and soak in that San Francisco charm. Hotel Drisco is in a quintessentially San Francisco neighborhood. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in the relaxation that only Pacific Heights can offer. Despite being outside of the main part of the city, you are only a few minutes away from the best sights around.
The minute you step through the golden doors of the hotel you'll be treated like royalty. The decor is unlike anything you have ever seen before. It is full of grace and laid back charm, almost as if you are staying in an English manor in the early 18th century.
Check prices and book for the Hotel Drisco | Hotel Drisco Website
San Francisco may be small, but it is one of the most diverse cities in the world with a range of boutique hotels – check out all the hotel options in San Francisco. A stay here is sure to conjure up memories that you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
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About the author: After completing his M.B.A in 2012, Sai Karthik Reddy Mekala was never interested to find a day job at the desk but instead set out to explore the world. Five years later Sai, the wizard behind the travel blog Romancing The Planet, has become one of the top travel bloggers in India and inspired many Indians to get away from their desk jobs. Sai is now visiting the USA's 50 states and sharing his experiences on the go through his new blog A Billion Hectares.
Photo credits: Some photos used are from Argonaut Hotel, Marker Hotel, Clift Hotel, Hotel Drisco. Fisherman's wharf by Yu Jen Shih on Flickr
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"She had always wanted words, she loved them; grew up on them. Words gave her clarity, brought reason, shape."
― Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient
Clarity is a beautiful word to someone with a mental health disorder. It is something I have worked for since afflicted with bipolar disorder in my early twenties. Medically, it has been under rather good control for most of the 40 years since. With ups and downs. I have been on a medication for the mania, a charming med called an anti-psychotic, an anti-depressant, a mood-stabilizer, an anti-anxiety, sometimes two for one of these symptoms. I have done amazingly well. I worked high-stress, high-responsibility jobs for most of my adult life. I have been happy. I have been successful.
In recent years I have only worked part-time and now I run an art business and social media business out of my home, part-time. I work online for mental health advocacy and until this month ran an online newspaper for mental health. I quit doing that to get rid of the monthly cost and am writing in this blog instead. It's more direct, more personal. I also have more clarity. I attribute it to a new med I have been taking for the past three years. It's worth sharing.
Many people with bipolar disorder have trouble taking anti-depressants, because they can push them into mania. This is not good. I especially don't like it because I have a nasty form of mania. Often I would be pushed into Hypo Mania, not as scary, but dangerous. It would affect my judgement. Cloudy judgement causes one to spend money one doesn't have…awful things like that for someone with a strict budget that requires careful choices! This was a nuisance and hard on our family.
Then I was introduced to a med called Latuda. Touted as a medication for bipolar depression. It is far more than that. It is anti-psychotic with anti-depressive properties. It has been wonderful for me! I no longer flip hypo-manic because I'm not on a standard anti-depressant. I feel good. I have more clarity. I am taking less medicine. Latuda, and an anti-anxiety to help me sleep. A mood stabilizer I don't really need too much, but it doubles as an anti-migraine med! Latuda, good doctors, God and good self care are the cause of my recent remission.
I promised to tell you in my last blog about the drug making my remission possible and that is it! It's my hope that someone with bipolar will read this and tells their doctor about it. Or someone will tell a bipolar friend about it and they will give it a try! It's very low in side effects and it does not cause weight gain as so many of these drugs do!
One must always cling to hope. Nurture it and help it grow. Share the good news in your life and cultivate a positive attitude when fighting a chronic illness. That is Mental Health Advocacy to me. Simply talking about things dispels shame, mystery and misinformation. Have a good day all and keep striving for clarity in your life, regardless of your circumstances!Advertisements
Mental Disorder
Bipolar and Brain Injury
On December 4th I fell on the ice and suffered my second concussion in 9 months. If I had known all that would lie ahead of me in recovery I would have despaired. What lie ahead for me were months of severe headache, dizziness, sleep problems (worse) than usual, ill temper, an argument with a best friend that separated us for an entire month and never should have happened, depression, agitation and sometimes despair.
There were also wonderful moments as I applied paint to canvas to discipline my brain and get it working in a coordinated, concentrated, focused effort again. The photo on the left called, "The Spirit and The Bride Say Come" is pretty, but lacks the detail of the painting to the right ~ "Purple Passion Flowers" for same best friend, was completed this weekend ~ one and one half month later in the process.
Right now I am coming off the headache prevention pills that kept me sane. I had to wait 6 weeks to get on them. It took that long to see a concussion specialist. And it took another two weeks for them to work. The two months they worked were wonderful, now I'm weaning off of them, no longer needed and going through the usual depression and agitation that occurs when I go off any medication that has affected my brain.
I didn't write about this experience much. I wrote one blog about my painting, found on the Amused Now Entertainment Blog. It was very difficult to write when I did that. Now the words are flowing again. I thank God for my recovery. It was really quick. It may not sound like it. But for two concussions in the span of nine months, the first one with a brain bleed. I am a very fortunate gal.
How did it mix with bipolar? As you might imagine, not well. LOL. Brain injuries bring with them mood swings. Crabbiness. Temper. Anxiety. Depression. Sleeping too much. Sleeping too little. Poor sleep. Trouble sleeping. These are the symptoms I remember most. My short-term memory was affected. I was very sensitive to light and sound. My nerves were on edge. Not real compatible with bipolar disorder. I was a crabby manic, depressed person some days and just crabby the others. My husband needs a vacation!
The painting helped so much. I thank God for helping me to paint. There were some nights I felt He was holding the brush! I would smile, dance, cry, feel loved as I painted the early Bride of Christ Bouquet paintings which I call the style of the painting on the left. Now I am painting more floral, flowers in pots. Every painter goes through stages with their art. I love to paint and it brings me great joy. I pray when I paint. I pray for the person who will eventually get the painting, that they will be blessed by in and their whole household. I praise God when I paint.
As it says in the blog for Amused Now, "When I paint I feel His pleasure":
Both times I got my concussions falling on the ice under the snow. Once on February 22, 2013 and once on December 4, 2014. So be careful out there folks. And if you do hit your head, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, please see a doctor immediately. The second time I didn't even get a bump, and I had a brain injury. Thank you for listening. Enjoy and take care!
Lower Than A Snake's Belly
Well my mother died six weeks ago Saturday and I am no longer sad. I am in a full-blown depression. My psychiatrist has recommended a couple of counselors to me. The waiting period is only a couple of weeks. My best friends have reminded me of my many blessings. My father is coming to talk to us about our finances, not a cheery topic right now. My business is not going well, because I am depressed. I am comatose. I like sleeping and eating above all else. Writing is a chore. Most things are. I push myself to do everything and push myself I must, or I would not be in the great shape I am in (wry smile). Now I am laughing at myself. This is a very good sign. Usually, I think I am enormously funny. So this is a great sign of normalcy.
The title of this piece cheered me as well. Thinking of my dad's favorite colloquialism for depression ~ almost worked as a preventative.
Also I can still drive. I am not so out of it that I cannot drive my car safely and well. This is good because one of my favorite things to do is to drive an hour to my best friend Heather's to paint in her studio. The one above I painted for my mother's Celebration of Life. You can see I look pretty happy. Obviously it has not dawned on me that my mother has gone to Heaven and is not coming back. I keep thinking throughout the day, I gotta call Mom and then I realize that my phone doesn't reach where she is. It's the oddest feeling. For six decades she has been accessible ~~ only a cry or a holler or a phone call away. Now she is not. Yet I still talk to her. This is the goofy thing. I suppose we all do it. We don't like to admit it. But I figure I am already talking to myself I might as well add Mom to the mix. What I would really like is to get some real people to answer some of the little sayings we had. Like I would always say, "Good bye Big Meeces" and she would always say, "Good bye little Meeces" I don't even know who the meeces were, mice I guess, but we always said it. And it's funny because although she was tall she was tiny and I am not. Yet I got to say, "Good bye big Meeces and we would giggle every time…and she would say "Good Bye Little Meeces." Giggle Giggle.
Now I cannot for the life of me think who I can get to do that little scenario with me. No one I guess. And it's really no fun to do in a vacuum, or to try to do alone. Ah well. I am also looking for someone to say my name Libby with 5 exclamation points afterwards….that I cannot find. Very few people even call me Libby. Lib, Bake, Libs. Lots of things. Weezer. Not Libby. And no exclamation points. Well sometimes, but not with the Libby! and Certainly not 5!!!!!
I must say I'm going to have to continue writing about my mom, because this has cheered me enormously. I hope I haven't depressed you all too much. What a wonderful Mom I had. Still do. In my memories. In my mind. In Heaven where she now resides. If you happen to go there in the next 10 years or so, beat me to it by any chance, please look her up: Barbara Baker…and please tell her Libby!!!!! misses her terribly. Thanks!
Late Night Musings
I'm in a new Facebook Group with some wonderful new friends with an illness in common: bipolar disorder. I was up late tonight and posted in the group trying to get to know everyone. I meant to say hi and felt so comfortable I spilled it.
Upon reflection I realized my message was important to share with you so here it is, with a few changes:
"Up late tonight, love to blog at this hour, but thought I would post and get to know you all better. Please talk, friend me, I really would like to know you all. I am up late because I'm trying Trazadone again for sleep and we forgot about how bad the headaches can be for me. I've been getting them every a.m. so skipping it every other day, which is not helping the sleep issue. Tonight the headache hit before I fell asleep so voila! here I am.
I hope you all take a crack at reading my online paper 'cuz it has my bio and then I don't have to type it again lol! Seriously it's something I'm doing to get the word out in addition to my blog to break down communication barriers about mental disorders, just as some of you are. I hope you check it out: livingabovethemadness.org on Twitter.
If any of you want a post in it, please let me know. It's a great feeling to reach a larger audience. How large? Large. I have 20,000 followers on Twitter and it reaches them and their followers if RT'd by anyone. I am in a Social Media Group that get a copy with a potential reach of approximately 1/4 million on Twitter. With RTs hard to say. Facebook, my account alone reaches 1500 people. Shared by friends exponentially multiplies it. G+ 3400 people have me in their circles. I post to public and to all my circles. I am saying all this not to brag but to answer a question on distribution of the posts in the paper and also to show the reach we can get by putting our blogs together into one paper. They you share with all of the people you are connected too and it grows out that way too. Plus this is a new paper. I only have a few subscribers. As people subscribe, they also share. Soon it's getting a million plus viewership and beyond. A million people hearing how to stop the Epidemic of Suicide in our country. A million people beginning to understand and have compassion, not fear for what people with mental illness face. Understanding breeds awareness and awareness brings change.
Well, I guess I'm writing a blog post. Thanks for listening and I hope you'll catch the paper someday. Love and blessings, Libby"
An addendum to Late Night Musings: I don't usually give out the names of medications. I did last night. I called the on call psychiatrist last night because I was panicked I wasn't sleeping well. My husband told me after the call, I had been sleeping better than I realized. She didn't think I sounded manic, rather quite tired. I was very anxious. Nonetheless, I was quite certain I was hypo manic and I know myself better than a doctor who has spoken with me once. She admitted my fears were well founded. Trazadone, often prescribed for sleep, is also an antidepressant. And even in the small dose I was taking could push the patient into mania. That's what I was feeling the beginnings of. It also can cause headaches. Another medicine crossed off my list.
I add this addendum and bring up this medicine, not to turn people off to this medication, but to illustrate the face that it is so important to be in tune with what is happening inside of you when you have a mental disorder. Stay tuned in and ask for help when things start to go out of balance. Don't wait until they're really bad. Just a piece of advice and a warning sign shared for those who know and love someone like me, or are someone like me. Blessings and love. Enjoy your day, knowing there are people who can help and will.
Above the Circling Drain
"…You are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life. You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead. Take control and choose to focus on what is important in your life…"
― Anaïs Nin
Above the circling drain in my kitchen is a counter cutout going into the living room and on it I have hung my favorite painting done by the artist wife of my husband's drum instructor, Agnes Fine. She has a wonderful gift with watercolors. A light and dreamy touch in this painting. She began painting when she was 50. The lovely hand-blown glass pitcher below it is a gift from a treasure in my life, my friend of the heart and faith, Heather. We are sisters of the spirit and love each other deeply. So these are the precious things I look at instead of the goop circling the drain when I clean the kitchen. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
It's a good metaphor for our lives and thoughts. After my last post. A brilliant commentor said, "I'm at a point where I don't surround myself with anyone or anything that isn't positive or that drains me…" She went on to talk about the balance between being exposed to negativity and doing the work on our relationships. There is a balance I agree, but for the most part, when a relationship is toxic, circling the drain so to speak it is time to let it be…let go.
I feel this way about negativity. When you have the challenge of living with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and mental illness trying to cripple you, negativity can be your worst enemy. It is the very head of the beast. So don't let the barnacles cling to you too! The barnacles of others negativity might just drag you into the drain!
Instead keep your eye on the beauty of the positive things in your life. The sunshine, the God you love. Your friends and family who care for you. Your best qualities. Laughter. And pick up positive things to help you through your day. A bible verse. A great quote. A smile returned. A joke from your funny Facebook friend. You may know where to look, if not begin your search on Brainyquotes.com, Goodreads.com, thebible.com and continue your search out your window, down your street, on your computer, phone and other lifelines. Email me! firstname.lastname@example.com, comment here. I will gladly reply.
Letting go of negativity is not easy. They are barnacles. And it can be the head of the beast of mental illness if you let it. But laughter can slay this best. That and your medications can defeat your illness. Don't circle the drain. Look instead at all the beauty and possibilities that lie above it. We have only stratched the surface here. There are many more ideas in the world of positivity.
"Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis."
― Zig Ziglar, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World
Shout It Out!
I've never been particularly quiet! I like the phrase "Shout it Out!" And I like this quote by C.S. Lewis:
"Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world."
― C.S. Lewis
We are pleasantly quiet at times when all is well, but when we're in pain we cry out. Injustice cries out. Hurt cries out. Bipolar pain has been quiet too long. We cry out! We're crying out.
I want to mobilize all the brave people blogging on bipolar pain on Word Press, Blogger, Facebook and Twitter to publish in this new paper. Maybe I should name it simply: Above the Madness, and not the name of my blog.
It's not my paper. It's for an illness that has lived under the shroud of shame too long. And for all who have it ~ and other mental disorders. And for all who need to know about it. Which is the world!
God "shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world." C.S. Lewis.
Rouse it to Caring. To Action. To Belief. To Sharing. To Love.
Join me will you?
@copyright Libby Baker Sweiger
Manic Spring
I saw the series of pictures from tonight's dinner and I thought I looked happy. But, very tired. I haven't been sleeping. I might as well admit it to the world. The remission has ended. I am manic. Is it the springtime, the bonk on my head, the stress of our world, the loss of a friendship? Who knows? I'm manic. That is all that I know. I cannot sleep and I cannot think the way I usually do. I am frightened of the way my mind is not working and then again, relieved that at times it works well.
I have enjoyed bursts of creativity. Driven to write. But I really need sleep. And soon. I do not want to end up in the hospital. I hate the hospital. I would rather eat glass. Now there is a statement totally without thought or merit. I forgot to take one of my meds three days in a row. I never do that. It is totally irresponsible and not like me at all. Doing so made me much worse. At first I blamed the mania on the error, but which came first. The grievous oversight, or the mania, the lack of judgment, the carelessness which caused it?
Probably the mania. And now it is worse. I am back on the medication and pulling out of the tailspin. But damage has been done. Not just to me. I lost a friend. I wrote something careless in a blog. Ranting about something I disagreed with that happened to be near and dear to a best friend's way of thinking. She is lost to me now. Carelessness, bravado, cruelty, lack of judgment, loss of a friend. There are such thin lines between these words, between these experiences. Lack of judgment is the curse of mania. It is the pivotal force of destruction that it brings. Overspending, overstating, over-thinking, overtalking, overdoing everything. OVERBOARD!
That is mania. Doing everything too too much. I hate it. Depression turns the destructive force inward, mania turns the destructive force loose on the world. Either way it's a destructive disorder. That is why I hate having it so much. I don't want to be involved in anything that hurts me or others and yet I am. I am. Powerfully involved in something that hurts. Powerfully involved in something that can hurt.
Bipolar disorder is not for sissies. It's a Facebook Page my fellow sufferer, LeeAnn found. I love the name. It's not for the faint of heart that is for sure. Not if you are wanting to live above the madness. I haven't been lately. I have been trudging right through the slop. With one hand stretched heavenward, asking for help. Reaching for my creator to pull me out of the quicksand. Not my head though. My head is bowed as if I am walking into a windstorm. I am braced against the slop. Braced against it from enveloping me.
Dear Lord, MY LORD, lift me up, "out of the miry clay. Set my feet upon a rock and establish my goings. Put a new song in my heart, even praise unto my God….many shall see it and fear…and shall trust in the Lord." There my mind shifted gears into the singing of one of my favorite Psalms. Thanks God. For your word in my heart.
I know I will trudge through this. I know I will be Above the Madness again one day soon. Until then, please think of me and pray for me dear friends. For I love you all. Thanks, Lib
@copyright Libby Baker Sweiger Living Above The Madness


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Welcome to another Tuesday!
This week's Mystery Beer comes to us from a brewery that we've had here before, but this is a special brew from them. The style itself is considered a Specialty Beer (BJCP Category 23), which is considered a catch-all category for brews that don't really fit anywhere else. What makes this one different is that it's a Red Rye IPA. While we couldn't find the IBU information, we do know that it's 6.8% abv, pungent, bitter, but with underlying flavor you'd expect from an red ale. Stop in and enjoy a 12oz pour for the Tuesday only price of $5.50 (inc tax).
Also new on tap today we're adding FMB "101" from Figueroa Mountain Brewing (Style: Kolsh | ABV: 4.8% | IBU: 20), and for you sour fans there's Golden Road Berliner Weisse (Style: Berliner Weisse | ABV: 3.3% | IBU: 10), and yes we have raspberry syrup to add for you traditionalists. Returning to the taps we also have from Mammoth Brewing their Double Nut Brown (Style: Brown Porter | ABV: 5.5% | IBU: 25) And yes, they're from Mammoth, CA.
Shortly after we open at 4:00 our LA Kings will be visiting the Buffalo Sabres in their last meeting of the 2014-2015 regular season. Come in to watch the game and cheer on the Kings and remember that you'll get 10% off your craft beers during the game!
A few stouts were removed from the line-up today, but you probably noticed that already. Don't worry though. Whether or not you got your opportunity to get some Goose Island Bourbon County brand Stout or Humboldt Black Xantus on tap this past weekend, we'll be giving you another chance this coming weekend. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter for details to come!
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Breaking Bad Is Almost Over, New Poster Cruelly Reminds Us
"All bad things come to an end."
Breaking Bad will wrap its masterful run later this year, and the new promo poster isn't about to let you forget that. There's nowhere near as much to speculate about as there was with the loaded Mad Men poster that teased this year's season, but maybe there's one thing: The tagline reads, "All bad things must come to an end." It's an obvious flip on the "all good things ... " adage. But is it also a wink at the mounting suspense about this narratively bulletproof series possibly faltering in its final steps? In a long talk with New York last month, creator Vince Gilligan said, "Right now, I am very proud of the final eight episodes. But we could put them on the air in a few months and people could say, 'Oh my God. That was the worst ending of a TV series ever.'" For now, check out the poster and preemptively grieve/hyperventilate amongst yourselves.


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Here is a snippet from your blog - http://www.cloudera.com/blog/2010/10/cdh3-beta-3-now-available/ ------ Security Enhancements As one of the primary contributors and largest production users of Hadoop, Yahoo! publishes the source tree for the version of Hadoop that they run on their production clusters. We are pleased to announce that we have merged Yahoo¹s source tree into CDH3b3. This merge brings many improvements developed at Yahoo! into CDH, including improvements for MapReduce scalability on 1000+-node clusters and several new tools for benchmarking and testing Hadoop. ------ It would be great, if you can list how many of 192 changes were reviewed and became part of CDH. Your -1 vote essentially blocks the changes that are already available in CDH to be available from Apache open source! On 5/4/11 3:30 PM, "Todd Lipcon" <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > With Cloudera hat on, I agree with Eli's assessment. > > With Apache hat on, I don't see how this is at all relevant to the task at > hand. I would make the same arguments against taking CDH3 and releasing it > as an ASF artifact -- we'd also have a certain amount of work to do to make > sure that all of the patches are in trunk, first. Additionally, I'd want to > outline what the inclusion criteria would be for that branch. > > -Todd > > On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Eli Collins <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > >> With my Cloudera hat on.. >> >> When we went through the 10x and 20x patches we only pulled a subset >> of them, primarily for security and the general improvements that we >> thought were good. We found both incompatible changes and some >> sketchy changes that we did not pull in from a quality perspective. >> There is a big difference between a patch set that's acceptable for >> Yahoo!'s user base and one that's a more general artifact. >> >> When we evaluated the YDH patch sets we were using that frame of mind. >> I'm now looking it in terms of an Apache release. And the place to >> review changes for an Apache release is on jira. >> >> CDH3 is based on the latest stable Apache release (20.2) so it doesn't >> regress against it. I'm nervous about rebasing future releases on 203 >> because of the compatibility and quality implications. >> >> Thanks, >> Eli >> >> >> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Suresh Srinivas <email@example.com> >> wrote: >>> Eli, >>> >>> How many of these patches that you find troublesome are in CDH already? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Suresh >>> >>> >>> On 5/4/11 3:03 PM, "Eli Collins" <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >>> >>>> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Owen O'Malley <email@example.com> >> wrote: >>>>> Here's an updated release candidate for 0.20.203.0. I've incorporated >> the >>>>> feedback and included all of the patches from 0.20.2, which is the last >>>>> stable release. I also fixed the eclipse-plugin problem. >>>>> >>>>> The candidate is at: >> http://people.apache.org/~omalley/hadoop-0.20.203.0-rc1/ >>>>> >>>>> Please download it, inspect it, compile it, and test it. Clearly, I'm >> +1. >>>>> >>>>> -- Owen >>>> >>>> While rc2 is an improvement on rc1, I am -1 on this particular rc. >> Rationale: >>>> >>>> This rc contains many patches not yet committed to trunk. This would >>>> cause the next major release (0.22) to be a feature regression against >>>> our latest stable release (203), were 0.22 released soon. >>>> >>>> This rc contains many patches not yet reviewed by the community via >>>> the normal process (jira, patch against trunk, merge to a release >>>> branch). I think we should respect the existing community process that >>>> has been used for all previous releases. >>>> >>>> This rc introduces a new development and braching model (new feature >>>> development outside trunk) and Hadoop versioning scheme without >>>> sufficient discussion or proposal of these changes with the community. >>>> >>>> We should establish new process before the release, a release is not >>>> the appropriate mechanism for changing our review and development >>>> process or versioning . >>>> >>>> I do support a release from branch-0.20-security that follows the >>>> existing, established community process. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Eli >>> >>> >> > >
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Holi is a Hindu festival to celebrate the arrival of the Spring season and happy times, the departure of the cold dark of winter. The festival is held on the day after the first full moon in the month of March, or Phalgun. In 2016, that day is March 24. Holi Hai, also known as the "Festival of Colors," is an ancient ritual that has been in place in Hindu culture since A.D. times. Its tone and purpose has changed over the centuries, as it was originally a festival of fertility and harvest, celebrated by married women worshipping the full moon, Raka, to bring happiness to their families. It gradually became a festival to celebrate the incoming spring season, full of merrymaking and energy.
"You can't be unhappy at the Festival of Colors, it's impossible," Caru Das
The festival begins in the evening, before the day of color play, with the ritual of Holika Dahan. This involves the burning of Holika, the devil-minded sister of the Demon King Hiranyakashyap. According to legend, Prahalad was the son of the king and an avid devotee of the God Vishnu. The king tried to murder his son for being more devoted to his god than his king. After many failed attempts, Hiranyakashyap asked his sister Holika to kill Prahalad. She had been given a magic power by the gods that made her immune to fire, so she grabbed the boy and sat inside a bonfire intending to burn him to death. However, since she used her power for evil her plan backfired. Prahalad prayed fervently to Vishnu while in the fire, and was spared while his aunt burned to ashes. Shortly afterwards Vishnu killed the demon king and allowed Prahalad to rule in his place. The Holika Dahan ritual celebrates the triumph of good over evil by burning bonfires with a dummy figurine of Holika.
The next day is the "Festival of Colors," or Dhuleti. This is the main day of the Holi Hai celebration, and is a day of joyous celebration. From Holi Hai Festival:
The festival of colours teaches humankind to transcend above the caste and creed. It is a festival to forget old grievances and meeting others with great warmth & high spirit. This festival begins with lightening of bonfire on Holi eve. Next day, people play Holi with different types of colours, abirs and gulals. They greet each other with 'Happy Holi' and send warm wishes of the festival.
Kids and adults come out of their house and smear each other with bright shades of gulal. Colouful waters are sprinkled on people and kids are found playing with pichkari and water balloons. People exchange sweets, Thandai and snacks among neighbours and friends. Popular Holi sweets are Gujiya, Ladoo, Burfi and Imarti etc. Indian festive celebration is incomplete without delicious sweets.
People also dance in the beats of Holi songs and popular folk music. Exchange of holi gifts, snack hampers, dry fruits and greeting cards are also found.
The holiday is intended to bridge social gaps, bringing together people of all classes, genders, status, and age. Social restrictions are loosened, so polite behavior and social norms are bygone for the day. Merriment and lewd language often take control, with the saying "Holi is burna na mano, Holi hai," (don't feel offended, it's Holi) being prevalent amongst the festivities. Women in India and around the world can enjoy the freedom of the relaxed norms and join in the revelry with enthusiasm. In Northern India, in a tradition called 'Lath Mar' women playfully hit men with sticks, who guard themselves with shields. Men are expected to take whatever women dish out during the Holi festivities. Pollution, obscenities, and societal norms are not important on Holi hai, it is a day for the people to release the heat that has built up inside them over the winter and relax into the coming spring.
"Holi is burna na mano, Holi hai … Don't feel offended, it's Holi"
The celebration includes the legend of the love between Lord Krishna and Rhada. Young Krishna, a playful boy with dark blue skin, was jealous of young Radha's fair complexion. He was known for playing pranks, such as throwing colored powder on the cowgirls. One day, when he complained to his mother Yashoda about Radha's fair skin, she advised him to go apply his prankster colors to Radha's face. He did, and colored her complexion as he liked. The game of applying colors became popular- a tradition, a festival, and even a declaration of love. At Holi images of Krishna and Radha are often carried through the streets throughout the festival, getting plastered with the colors that began the exciting festival.
The festival as it is celebrated today includes colored powders, called 'aabir' and 'gulal,' that are thrown in the air and smeared on faces and bodies. Water balloons, filled with color, are thrown at revelers, and powder is smeared on the statues and pictures of Krishna and Radha. Color is sprinkled on the feet of elders as they dance with the crowd through the streets. Songs are sung loudly and without care for pitch or tune. The cheerful spirit of the festival is what has carried it throughout the centuries.
The rainbow of colors is not just for spirit and merriment, each color carries significance. Red is the color of love, passion, power and opulence. It is the color to smear on the face of your loved ones, with the greeting "Holi Hai!" Yellow is India's holy color, it is the color of sunshine, happiness, and healing and its brightness is preferred amongst festival-goers. Blue is the color of calmness and serenity, but during the Holi Hai festivities it adds excitement and vibrancy. Green is the color of new beginnings, happiness, and harvest and it is also associated with Lord Krishna. Green gulal is the most favorite color of the celebrations. Finally, Pink has been added to the Holi Hai festivities. It does not have cultural significance but is a favorite amongst women and children.
In modern celebrations, sometimes the gulal colors are made from chemicals and metals that can cause skin reactions in sensitive skin. You can visit the Holi Hai chemical colors breakdown to see what the colors are typically made from. However, you can make your own natural colors that can actually enhance the skin with inclusions of natural herbs and flowers, such as turmeric, hibiscus flowers, and spinach. Also, many events that are put on in the USA require participants to use colors the festival itself has provided, that have been checked by the FDA for safety. These are mostly water-based commercial pigments.
Holi Hai has spawned many similar, secular, events throughout the USA, including the Color Run and the Color Fun Fest. For Holi Hai events near you, check with local Hindu social media groups or (for USA residents) visit Festival of Colors USA. Local NYC residents can catch the Disinfo team at the Holi Hai festival in Midtownm, put on by NYC Bhangra:
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Hunter: Compacts & Conspiracies
Living With The Vigil!
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