FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
We wrote this Blog Post and everything is burning right now.
It’s really HOT! So let’s take a little trip on FlashbackFriday! (Please do not read this Blog Post in a crowded theatre)
Ready? Aim. FIRE!
“Come on, baby, light my fire. Try to set the night on fire!”
The element is FIRE!
LEO has the most fundamental relationship with FIRE.
When confronted with challenges,
fire’s influence becomes obvious.
While others quit in the face of adversity,
LEOs are inspired by burning passion and enthusiasm.
Embrace fire’s positive qualities,
and always work towards achieving the goal.
Be aware of fire’s negative influence,
it can stir impatience and impulsivity.
LEO the Lion (July 22 – August 23) is the fifth sign of the zodiac.
It corresponds to the constellation LEO
and comes after Cancer and before Virgo.
The sign spans the 120th to 150th degree of celestial longitude.
Burning Man 2014 “Embrace” burns!
“You’re Fired.” (who said that?)
“Burn out the day! Burn out the night! I can’t see no reason to put up a fight. I’m living for givin’ the devil his due. And I’m burnin’, I’m burnin’, I’m burnin’ for you!”
FIRE (definitions):
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen
from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
destructive burning of something
a collection of fuel, especially wood or coal, burned in a controlled way
to provide heat or a means for cooking.
start (an engine or other device)
supply (a furnace, engine, boiler, or power station) with fuel, ignite.
luminosity, glow, blaze, inferno, flames
a burning sensation in the body.
fervent or passionate emotion or enthusiasm.
stimulate or excite (the imagination or an emotion), show sudden anger.
generate a physical impulse or contraction.
one of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy and in astrology.
discharge a gun or other weapon to explosively propel (a bullet or projectile).
the shooting of projectiles from weapons, especially bullets from guns.
dismiss (an employee) from a job, discharge, show them the door,
escort them out, lay off, let go, axe, give them the boot.
strong criticism or antagonism.
bake or dry (pottery, bricks, etc.) in a kiln or hot oven.
“Tell me now, baby, is he good to you? And can he do to you the things that I do? Oh no, I can take you higher.Oh oh oh, I’m on fire”
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The fire person has leadership qualities, dynamic passion,
and is decisive, self-confident, positive, and assertive.
The direction associated with Fire is South, and the season is summer,
which makes it the fixed element for the animal signs Snake and Horse
The Snake:
Fire (Chinese: 火; pinyin: huǒ) is the prosper of the matter,
or the matter’s prosperity stage, the second of the Wu Xing, the Five Phases.
In the regenerative cycle of Wu Xing, wood engenders Fire
as fire is generated by rubbing together two pieces of wood
and it must be fueled by burning wood;
Fire begets earth as fire reduces everything to ashes,
which become a part of the earth again. In the conquest cycle, water overcomes Fire as nothing will put out a fire as quickly as water. Fire overcomes metal as it can only be melted and forged by flame or heat.
Fire is yang in character. Its motion is upward and its energy is convective.
Fire is associated with the positive emotion of joy
and the negative emotion of hate.
Fire is associated with Summer, the South, the planet Mars and The Sun ,
the color red (associated with extreme luck), hot weather, daylight,
and the Vermilion Bird (Zhu Que)
Organs associated with the Fire element are the Heart (yin)
and small intestine (yang), the tongue and the body’s pulse.
“There’s a fire in my belly…. but it might just be supper.”
Fire attributes are considered to be dynamism, strength, and persistence;
however, it is also connected to restlessness.
The fire element provides warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity;
however, an excess of it can bring aggression, impatience, and impulsive behavior.
In the same way, fire provides heat and warmth; however, an excess can also burn.
Shadow of a Man – Total Eclipse 2017 in Madras, Oregon
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“And the flame still burns
It’s there in my soul for that unfinished goal
And the flame still burns
From a glimmer of then, it lights up again”
Ruling Planet is THE SUN
The Sun, a sphere of hot plasma, is the star at the center of the solar system.
19. The Sun (XIX) is a Tarot Card from the Major Arcana
this card is associated with attained knowledge
Material happiness, fortunate marriage, contentment.
Good things and positive outcomes to current struggles.
Reversed: The same in a lesser sense.
An infant rides a white horse under The Sun, sunflowers in the background.
The child of life holds a red flag that represents the blood of renewal.
A smiling sun shines down on the child, which represents accomplishment.
The conscious mind prevails over fear and the illusions of the unconscious.
Innocence is renewed through discovery and brings hope for the future.
The Sun is considered positive and the best card in the Tarot Deck,
It reflects happiness and contentment, vitality, self-confidence and success.
The Temple Burns on Sunday at Burning Man 2017:
“Burn like Fire! Burn like Fire in Cairo!”
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The Fire Knife Dance began in the ancient Polynesian demonstration of ailao,
a ceremonial performance of the Samoan warrior’s display of strength with a war club.
Fire dancing aka “poi spinning” began in the Maori’s war tradition in New Zealand.
It’s a Hawaiian Luau Tradition!
Also called fire spinning, fire performance, fire twirling or fire manipulation. Fire performance typically involves equipment or other objects made with one or more wicks which are designed to sustain a large enough flame to create a visual effect.
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USA! USA! USA!
Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Rabbit. Rabbit. Today is the 182nd Day of the year and 183 Days remain until 2022.
The year is half over or half past, and six months remain in 2021.
O Canada!
It’s CANADA DAY!
On the 154th anniversary of Canadian Confederation on July 1, 1867
NOTE: Many cities cancelled Canada Day celebrations after the bodies of hundreds of native american children were uncovered in unmarked graves on or near former Indian Residential Schools. The border remains closed and tourists won’t be able to cross until at least July 21. And at least 230 people died from the heat in British Columbia since last Friday.
It’s National US Postage Stamp Day!
The United States issued the first postage stamp on July 1, 1847.
Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.
And it’s also National Postal Worker Day!
FIRE AND ARREST TRUMP STOOGE
AND GOP TRAITOR LOUIS DEJOY NOW!
1:55am: Good morning! Happy (month of) July!
We took the dog outside. We made an iced mocha.
8:08am: We slept a little. We got woken up. We are very awake.
The dogs went outside. The dogs got fed. The dogs went outside.
We got the newspapers. We made and drank an iced espresso.
We ate a toasted onion bagel with cream cheese.
Breaking News about the Surfside Collapse in Miami, Florida:
the rescue effort was halted early this morning due to structural concerns. A partial collapse occurred at ~1:23am EST on June 24 at the Champlain Towers South condos.
The death toll is currently 18 and 145 people are missing.
And President Joe Biden is in town to be President at the scene. He is just doing his job.
Oregon health officials blame 63 deaths on last week’s heat wave.
20 deaths in Washington state are linked to the heat, with more expected to come.
More than 230 deaths have been reported in British Columbia, Canada, since last Friday.
Rapist Bill Cosby was released from prison yesterday. MORE THAN 60 WOMEN!
FUCK THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT! Bought and paid for.
AND DON’T THINK THE TIMING IS A COINCIDENCE!
There will be a week of Cosby coverage. Unimportant News that just distracts.
Our Justice System is a total disaster. TRUMP IS A RAPIST TOO! There is NO JUSTICE in this country. BLACKLIVESMATTER!
Rich celebrities can get away with anything. NO JUSTICE! NO PEACE!
Why are the GOP Traitors still in office and not under arrest? January 6, 2021 is only seven months ago…. when will they be arrested? Now Waiting for TRUMP ORGANIZATION INDICTMENTS to be announced.
Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself. Trump lied to you. 600000+ US DEAD!
NOTE: The Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance,
charged the Trump Organization and Weisselberg
with 15 felony counts including grand larceny and tax fraud
DONALD TRUMP AND THE GOP TRAITORS REMAIN
A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO THE WORLD in the Summer of 2021!
NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY
6:15pm: Today sucks. We ordered a pizza.
The dogs went outside. The dogs got fed. The dogs went outside.
The pizza came. We ate. We’re not hungry now.
On The Menu: Extra-large pizza with sausage and meatball
11:25pm: We took a little nap. We woke up.
We took the dogs outside. We’re chillin’, and that’s our Thursday.
FIREWORKS!
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Mark Teich (aka “Teichy”) RIP. Another Good One Gone WAY TOO SOON.
Our good friend and “partner in comedy” died yesterday. Cancer got him. Just terrible news. Our thoughts are for his mom and girlfriend and his many friends. May his memory be a blessing. This one really hurts. FUCK CANCER! May the Four Winds blow him safely home. 111
The pic is us together is from his birthday party in 2010
with Vaud and the Villains in the VIP Room at Fais Do-Do:
TRAVEL ALERT! TRAVEL ALERT! TRAVEL ALERT!
It’s the FIRST POST-PANDEMIC HOLIDAY TRAVEL WEEKEND! It will be the busiest weekend of travel since Christmas of 2019. 47million+ Americans are expected to travel this weekend according to AAA.
132million+ Americans (51% of the population) will go somewhere this weekend.
If you are traveling this weekend, expect crowds, traffic, and delays.
Everyone is understaffed. Flights and other reservations may be cancelled.
Gas prices are spiking this weekend, the highest since 2014.
Los Angeles gas is going for “arvage” $4.30 per gallon!
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The Flag of the United States of America
Friday, July 2, 2021 – It’s the first day of the second half of the year.
Fourth of July Friday! Have a SAFE and INSANE weekend everyone! ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!
It’s WORLD UFO DAY! (aka International UFO Day)
On this day in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
BLACKLIVESMATTER!
5:45am: Friday morning. We’ve been awake for a little bit.
We took the dog outside. We made an iced espresso.
We are watching the stupid local news on KTLA. AND IT’S REALLY STUPID!
8:30am: We went back to bed and got woken up. The dogs got fed.
We made another iced espresso. Drink Coffee. Drink Water.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are at The White House this morning meeting with President Joe Biden. And LA Mayor Garcetti is there (of course he is, because NO PHOTO OP IS TOO BIG OR SMALL). Garcetti is lobbying for a Washington gig while the City of Los Angeles remains a total mess. What about the BUSISNESS OF LOS ANGELES?
President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris met with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They gave the President and Vice-President personalized jerseys. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw made a short thank you speech. Joe told a Satchel Page story and made a joke about age, and then rambled on for too long again. And then they took pictures.
5:20pm: We got the newspapers and the mail. We took the dogs outside. We took a nap with the dogs. We made another iced espresso. It was HOT outside. We stayed inside. Nothing happened. We ate the leftover pizza for lunch. And it’s time to feed the dogs again. We’ve already set up their supper. Just going to wait a little bit. We didn’t do anything today again. Friday. Friday.
4th of July Friday Traffic in Los Angeles at 5:00pm Rush Hour!
11:25pm: We took the dogs outside. We fed the dogs. We took the dogs outside.
We made some food for dinner. Good Shabbos everyone!
On The Menu: Bacon cheeseburger on a toasted onion bagel
with dill pickle and potato chips. And a Dr. Pepper to drink
Saturday 12:15am: We took the dog outside. We took a nice hot shower.
We are watching TV and surfing the interweb. We just drank an iced espresso.
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Saturday, July 3, 2021
Five to one, baby. One in five No one here gets out alive
Jim Morrison RIP
December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence
was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg ended.
The three days of fighting in Pennsylvania finished with a victory for the Union.
ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!
EXTREME FIRE DANGER! Just say NO to fireworks this year.
8:40am: We didn’t sleep well. We slept a little. We woke up.
The dogs went outside and got fed. We made an iced espresso.
11:00am: We drank the iced espresso. We got the newspapers and the mail.
We ate a toasted onion bagel with cream cheese.
3:36pm: We took a nap. We woke up. We took the dogs outside.
We made another iced espresso. We had the dog in the Home Office.
Now they’re in the bedroom. We need to eat. We are listening to music.
Its HOT out. And really bright out. .And we just wasted another hour….
4:20pm.
8:45pm: We made some food. Call it early dinner or late lunch.
We took the dogs outside. The dogs got fed. We took the dogs outside.
Then we took a nap with the dogs.
On The Menu: 2 hotdogs with bacon, cheese, onion and mustard;
dill pickle, carrot & celery sticks, fresh guacamole and salsa verde
with tortilla chips, and a Dr Pepper
10:55pm: Called the police on the neighbors shooting off fireworks in their backyard again.
Scares the dogs. Annoys the shit out of us. Scares the birds and wild animals.
We are calling everytime from now on. LAPD is overburdened and it’s not an emergency.
And we just spent 22 minutes on HOLD waiting for LAPD Non-Emergency Operator. CALL 877-LAPD247 to report ILLEGAL FIREWORKS! ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!
Sunday, July 4, 2021 –
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
12:08am: It’s Independence Day! Happy Fourth!
The alarm next door was going off for about 15 minutes,
There was another loud explosion just before midnight.
Now all is quiet. But random fireworks can still be heard farther away.
LAPD is busy working street racers taking over intersections,
a kidnapping, persons with guns, persons with green lasers,
and the usual robberies, assaults, and other crimes. AND THEY ARE GOING TO ARREST THE GUY WITH THE GREEN LASER!
When Independence Day falls on a Sunday,
the following Monday is a Federal Holiday
and a State Holiday in all US states except Texas.
Putting out Old Glory in the morning:
(and check out our pandemic ponytail)
Celebrate Liberty and Freedom Today and Tomorrow!
10:05am: WE went to bed before dawn…. we woke up too early.
We didn’t sleep because of the Fireworks….. the dogs went outside.
The dogs got fed. The newspapers were retrieved. We put the flag out.
We drank an iced espresso. We took the dogs outside.
3:55pm: We took the dogs outside again. We made some food. We ate the food.
We drank a double iced espresso. We took a nap. We just woke up again.
It’s HOT and Bright outside. We turned on the air-conditioner.
On The Menu: Mac’n’Cheese with bacon (and cheese)
11:30pm: POLICE SCANNERS ARE GOING OFF TONIGHT!
GUNS! FIREWORKS! ASSAULTS! ARSON! Happy Holiday!
Just another 4th of July in Los Angeles.
We’ve been taking cover with he dogs in the Home Office all night.
The neighbors started with fireworks at 5:45pm. We called the police again.
The dogs got fed. We took the dogs outside.
The fireworks show at El Caballero Country Club has got to be stopped!
TOO FUCKING LOUD! BOOM BOOM BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
And so many illegal fireworks going off all over the city. Sounds like a war zone.
We took the dogs outside. We made and ate dinner.
On The Menu: Thin cut top sirloin steak and onions
And we watched the fireworks from New York City, Walt Disney World,
the Hollywood Bowl (with Kool and the Gang), the Rose Bowl,
and Las Vegas, on the TV and on the interweb.
Walt Disney World Fireworks from 2019:
New York City Fireworks (Earthcam)
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2021:
Joey Chestnut! Weiner! Winner
He ate 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes!
Have a Celebration! Wave that Flag! Have a SAFE Holiday!
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Last year’s 4th of July Party:
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ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES! (end of lecture)
Not Burning Man! Breaking News!
Black Rock Desert, Nevada – August 2021
TTITD? TOTITD? Or just a radical simulation?
People will be out on The Playa (Black Rock Desert, Nevada) again this year!
Many more people this year then were at the “Pretend Burn” last year most likely.
Last year, the whole world was deep into the COVID-19 Pandemic
and the BMorg told people not to go, but of course people went….
So this year, people have forgotten about the Pandemic and want to go.
There is NO BURNING MAN this year.
There wasn’t time or anyway to sell tickets and everything else.
Too many unknowns and TOO MUCH LIABILITY. AND NO CASH TOO.
So, hopefully they will be able to have Burning Man 2022… but who knows?
“These rules are pretty specific.
It’s almost as if they know who’s showing up…”
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Practice the “Ten Principles” and also Consent (“the eleventh principle”)
AND ALWAYS SAFETY THIRD!
Safety for OTHERS, Safety for PLACE AND PROPERTY,
and then SAFETY THIRD! (for yourself)
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This letter is from Chelsea McKinney, Burning Man Project Manager from the Bureau of Land Management,Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office
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June 7, 2021
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Good Morning,
You are being contacted because you have reached out with questions or you have submitted an application for a commercial or organized group Special Recreation Permit (SRP) to come out to the Black Rock Desert playa this summer. I am writing to inform you that the Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office (BLM), has made decisions regarding the activities mentioned above. These decisions have been made with Public Health and Safety, and Resource Protection in mind, and we hope that you all and other visitors will respect these decisions. The decisions are:
No Organized Group SRPs will be authorized/issued.
People are still welcome to visit the Black Rock Desert playa and camp.
No Commercial/Vending SRPs will be authorized/issued. Camps must be self-sufficient. No deliveries, or services will be authorized. This includes porta-potties. Camps can get their own toilets, off of public land, and bring them out themselves, then return them. This must all be done by someone in your camp. No pumping services will be authorized.
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The BLM will also be implementing Temporary Restrictions of the playa. These restrictions include:
Commercial activities, as defined at 43 CFR 2932.5, are prohibited. Camping use is limited to the flat and un-vegetated playa surface. Building of structures is prohibited. A structure is defined as construction, placement or organization of parts, pieces, or objects that are not intended for sleeping, cooking, or protection from the elements, such as shade tents.
Ignition of fires other than a campfire is prohibited, unless specified by a fire prevention order. Campfires may only be burned in containers that are sturdily elevated six (6) inches above the playa surface and in a manner that does not pose a risk of fire debris falling onto the playa surface. Plastic and nonflammable materials may not be burned in campfires. Burning of construction materials, pallets, or wood with screws or nails is prohibited.
Possessing, discharging, using or allowing the use of fireworks, pyrotechnic or incendiary devices is prohibited.
Possessing, shooting, or causing to burn; explosives or explosive material, to include binary explosive targets is prohibited.
The discharge and dumping of grey water or black water onto the playa/ground surface is prohibited. Grey water is defined as water that has been used for cooking, washing, dishwashing, or bathing and/or contains soap, detergent, or food scraps/residue, regardless of whether such products are biodegradable or have been filtered or disinfected. Black water is defined as waste water containing feces, urine and/or flush water. Depositing human waste (liquid and/or solid) on the playa/ground surface is prohibited. Dumping or discharge of vehicle oil, petroleum products or other hazardous household, commercial or industrial refuse or waste onto the playa surface is prohibited. This applies to all recreational vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, port-a-potties, generators and other camp infrastructure.
Storage of over 20 gallons of fuel must include secondary containment capable of holding and preventing leaks and spills on the playa surface. Storage of less than 20 gallons must include a spill pad or other measures to prevent leaks and spills. Secondary containment is defined as capturing the entire contents of the largest tank in the containment area in the event of a leak or spill.
Unauthorized dumping or discharge of fresh water onto the playa surface in a manner that creates a hazard or nuisance is prohibited.
Aircraft landing, taking off, touch and go’s, and taxiing is prohibited. Aircraft is defined in Title 18, U.S.C., section 31 (a)(1) and includes lighter-than-aircraft and ultra-light craft. However, in an emergency, fixed wing aircraft and helicopters that are providing emergency medical services are not prohibited.
Possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage by the driver or operator of any motorized vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is in motion, is prohibited. An open container is defined as any bottle, can, or other container which contains an alcoholic beverage, if that container does not have a closed top or lid for which the seal has not been broken. If the container has been opened one or more times, and the lid or top has been replaced, that container is an open container. The possession of an open container includes any open container that is physically possessed by the driver or operator or is adjacent to and reachable by that driver or operator. This includes, but is not limited, to containers in a cup holder or rack adjacent to the driver or operator, containers on a vehicle floor next to the driver or operator, and containers on a seat or console area next to a driver or operator.
All motor vehicles must comply with the following requirements: A. The operator of a motor vehicle must possess a valid driver’s license. B. Motor vehicles and trailers must possess evidence of valid registration. C. It is prohibited to ride on the top of or outside of the passenger compartment (the area intended for sitting inside a vehicle). D. Motor vehicles, other than a motorcycle or golf cart, must be equipped with at least two working headlamps and at least two functioning red tail lamps. Motorcycles or golf carts require only one working headlamp and one working red taillight during night hours, from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise. Trailers pulled by motor vehicles must be equipped with at least two functioning tail lamps and at least two functioning brake lights. E. Motor vehicles, including motorcycles or golf carts, must display a red, amber, or yellow light brake light visible to the rear in normal sunlight upon application of the brake. F. Except for the flat and un-vegetated playa surface, all vehicle use is limited to designated vehicle routes (roads and ways). G. Motor vehicle is defined as any device designed for and capable of travel over land and which is self-propelled by a motor. H. Trailer means every vehicle without motive power designed to carry property or passengers wholly on its own structure and to be drawn by a motor vehicle, this includes camp trailers, pop-up trailers, 4’x7’ or larger flatbed trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, or RV style trailers.
The possession and or use of lasers is prohibited. A laser means any laser beam device or demonstration laser product that emits a single point of light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
The discharge of any firearm is prohibited within the flat and un-vegetated surface of the Black Rock Desert playa. Firearm means any pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other device which is designed to, or may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the ignition of a propellant. Discharge means the expelling of a projectile from a firearm. Discharge of firearms outside of the flat and un-vegetated playa surface requires a safe back shooting across or towards roads and trails is prohibited.
The use or discharge of flame effects is prohibited. Flame effect is defined as the combustion of solids, liquids, or gases to produce thermal, physical, visual, or audible phenomena. This includes all flames that are automated, switched, pressurized or having any other action than simply being lit on fire; as well as projects using propane or other liquid or gaseous fuels.
We also ask that everyone continue to follow Leave No Trace principles and follow all other state and local laws. Please be respectful of the communities and services you use when coming to the Black Rock Desert playa. Please use best judgement and know your limits. The BLM wants visitors to have a good time when visiting public land but we want you to be safe. Be aware that Emergency Services (medical, fire, law enforcement) are limited around the area.
I want to thank you all for reaching out and being responsible recreationists. I hope to see you out on the Black Rock Desert playa this summer. If you have questions please email me to schedule a time to talk. Thank you.
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Chelsea McKinney Burning Man Project Manager
Bureau of Land Management – Winnemucca District
Black Rock Field Office 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd. Winnemucca, NV 89445
(775) 304-8216 mobile
(775) 623-1771 office
cmmckinney@blm.gov
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Please check with individual offices regarding customer services
available by phone or email and the status of recreation sites and facilities: https://www.blm.gov/office/nevada-state-office
As per The Bureau of Land Management in Nevada website:
Responsible recreation is essential to ensure your public lands remain open to multiple uses. Please remember to stay on existing routes and practice “Leave No Trace” principles while enjoying your public lands.
Nevada’s public lands are open to camping. There is no fee for dispersed, primitive camping, but there is a limit to the number of days one may camp in the same location. Dispersed, primitive camping is camping where there are no developed amenities such as water or toilets. Primitive campers are asked to follow the “Leave No Trace” land use ethics. Dispersed camping in a motorhome is allowed, but dumping black or gray water on public lands isn’t allowed. Some campground are established that requires a fee to manage it.
A person may not occupy undeveloped public lands or designated sites or areas for more than 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period.
Following the 14 days, a person and their personal property must relocate to a site outside of at least a 25 mile radius from the occupied site for a period of 14 days.
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The following Travel Guidelines have been developed for travelers entering, departing, or returning to the State of Nevada. Traveler must follow state and local requirements, and at a minimum, avoid large indoor gatherings, maintain social distancing, and always wear a face covering.
You should NOT travel if you fall into any of the following categories:
Have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not yet recovered
Have been presumptuously diagnosed with COVID-19
Are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms
Have been potentially exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19
IF you travel, make sure to do the following:
Avoid close contact by staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from anyone who is not from your household
Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol)
Avoid contact with anyone who is sick
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Cover coughs and sneezes
Before you decide to travel to or from Nevada, do an assessment of the following:
Do you live with someone who might be more likely to get very ill from COVID-19? If you get infected while traveling, you can spread the virus to loved ones when you return, even if you don’t have symptoms.
Are you more likely to get very ill from COVID-19? Anyone can get very ill from the virus that causes COVID-19, but older adults and people of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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YUPDATED: Friday, June 11, 2021 – 2:00am
We just ripped this pic from P. Mackey (who took this pic earlier today)
The Playa on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Some “beginner” guidelines to get you started::
Please consult the Burning Man website for THE SURVIVAL GUIDE and other info.
There are some “rules and regulations” and even some LAWS that you need to know. WE ARE NOT AN ATTORNEY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! Consult a licensed attorney.
Never burn anything directly on The Playa surface!
Use a Burn Platform or Burn Barrel for all pyrotechnics.
And technically you are not allowed to burn anything this year (as per the BLM)
Store fuel safely! Separate Fuel Safe Containment is required!
Make sure everything is ventilated properly!
(generators, fuel storage, cooking equipment, etc.)
Have charged fire-extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment in your camp.
LEAVE NO TRACE! Pack it in, pack it out. LEAVE NO MOOP! (Matter Out Of Place)
There are no trash cans in the Black Rock Desert. Don’t let anything hit the ground.
Refer to the Burning Man website for more about LNT (Leave No Trace) and MOOP.
DON’T PEE OR POOP ON THE PLAYA! Seriously. Prepare for bodily functions.
It’s against the law to urinate/defecate on The Playa! There are serious FINES if caught!
Also, it’s fucking GROSS and OFFENSIVE and INCONSIDERATE, so don’t do it PLEASE.
Dispose of all fluids and materials, including gray water, by the appropriate means.
Again, DO NOT DUMP ON THE PLAYA! Evaporate Grey water properly.
Take the rest with you.
Drive safely and at a reasonable speed for the conditions.
Don’t drive erratically, ride on the roof or hang off the side of your vehicle. DO NOT DRIVE WHILE INTOXICATED! (“Buzzed” Driving is Drunk Driving!)
DON’T DRIVE ON WET PLAYA!
If it rains, do not drive until The Playa is completely dry.
Do not get stuck in The Playa Mud
it doesn’t just wash off and you may not recover your vehicle.
Towing from The Playa can get into the THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
(if you can get a tow truck to come out on The Playa,
most warranties and/or services end at the highway and they won’t service you)
Secure your load, inspect your trailer, have a backup plan.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING TO AND FROM THE PLAYA!
Obey all Traffic Laws and Vehicle Regulations! YOU MAY STILL BE PULLED OVER!
Nevada State Police, Reservation Police, Bureau of Land Management Police,
the FEDS, and other LEOs are just looking for a reason….. DON’T GIVE THEM ONE!
Fines are high for all violations. You don’t want to go to jail in Nevada.
In the past they have harassed, searched, sniffed, and arrested Burners
using questionable and sometimes illegal tactics.
If you are stopped REMAIN SILENT!
DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH (even if you’re clean)
If you are searched GET NAMES AND BADGE NUMBERS!
They must identify themselves!
Get it on video if you can without antagonizing the situation!
USE THE ACLU APP!
If you are arrested: REMAIN SILENT! ASK FOR AN ATTORNEY!
Just STFU! Do not talk to officers. DO NOT TALK TO OFFICERS!
Once you are arrested “ANYTHING YOU SAY, CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU!”
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY! ASK FOR AN ATTORNEY!
They cannot ask you anything else after that. REMAIN SILENT!
And do not try to talk your way out, it doesn’t work.
They want you to incriminate yourself.
DO NOT LIE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT! REMAIN SILENT!
ASK IF YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!
ASK IF YOU ARE FREE TO GO!
If they say no, ASK IF YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!
REPEAT UNTIL THEY ARREST YOU OR LET YOU GO! REMAIN SILENT! “I have been advised to remain silent. Am I under arrest? Am I free to go?”
Bring everything you need for RADICAL SELF RELIANCE and SURVIVAL! The Nevada Desert can kill you. Emergency Services are limited.
A HOSPITAL IS FAR AWAY! If you are seriously injured you could die.
Have Medical and Travel Insurance for Medical Evacuation (by helicopter)!
Refer to the Burning Man SURVIVAL GUIDE for more info about NOT DYING.
1-2 Gallons of WATER per Person per Day is REQUIRED for SURVIVAL
Bring it with you! Use it wisely! STAY HYDRATED! PISS CLEAR!
Food. Shelter from the Elements – THE BLACK ROCK DESERT IS NO JOKE.
(SUN, EXTEME HEAT, WIND, WIND STORMS,
FREEZING COLD, PLAYA DUST, AND RAIN!
Prepare for the worst, you will probably experience it during your vacation.
Have FUN. Don’t die.
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Another UPDATE: Wednesday August 11, 2021:
DIY if you aren’t making the trip to The Playa:
And if you’re still going to Northern Nevada,
expect SMOKE from the California and Oregon Wildfires!
AND THE COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT IS STILL SPREADING!
NOT BURNING MAN SUCKS. DON’T GO.
Burning Man 2014 – Wake of the Flood on Monday
UPDATE Wednesday, August 18, 2021
For anyone going to the Black Rock Desert this month, be aware of these things:
– The Smoke from Fires in California and Oregon will impact your experience.
– The lack of infrastructure and contracted law enforcement,
porta-potties, and medical services.
– Cell reception is BAD.
You may be out of contact or have limited service on The Playa.
– The nearest Trauma-II Hospital is 141 miles away and a 3+ hour drive to Reno.
–
The Bureau of Land Management has published temporary restrictions, regulations,
and rules that will be in effect until October 31, 2021 to prevent Burning Man events.
If you are going to the Black Rock Desert, make sure you read and review the rules.
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The Playa from the 8 Mile Gate Entrance today:
(pic by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office) Note: No Black Rock Mountains visible!
We won’t be there. But have a good time if you go. Don’t die.
Happy Chinese New Year 2021! Happy Lunar New Year and Spring Festival!
NOTE: We post a “Happy Chinese New Year!” Blog Post every year! Every year our Blog Post gets better…. this one is the best. Check out the links to our previous Blog Posts at the bottom of the page.
February 12, 2021 – Happy Chinese New Year 2021! HAPPY YEAR OF THE YIN SILVER METAL OX!
The first day is for welcoming the deities of the heavens and earth. It is tradition to light fireworks and firecrackers, burn bamboo sticks and make as much noise as possible to chase off evil spirits.
The first day is also a time to honor family elders and visit the oldest and most senior members of the extended families (parents, grandparents and great-grandparents).
The Chinese (LUNAR) New Year Festival runs for 15 days, The New Year Lantern Festival on February 26th is the final day of the festival.
The 12 Animals of the Chinese Lunar Calendar (repeats every 12 years):
And the Yin/Yang Five Elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth The five elements are connected to five colors: White, Black, Green, Red, and Brown.
The Ox is the second sign in the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. The recent zodiac Years of the Ox sign: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, and 2009
The Year of the Metal Ox hasn’t happened for 60 years! (not since 1961) aka The Year of the Silver Buffalo, it is associated with hard work and serenity.
The Lunar New Year falls on the day of the second New Moon after Winter Solstice.
For Buddhists the first day is also the birthday of Maitreya Bodhisattva, the Buddha-to-be. They also abstain from killing animals and meat consumption on the first day.
People born in the Year of the Ox are faithful and trustworthy. They have leadership qualities and a tendency to be stubborn and judgmental. They also stick to their routines and they are good workers. They are cautious, and that helps them to avoid misfortune.
“May you realize all your ambitions”
Please check out our Asian recipes and our previous Blog Post about The House of Chan Cookbook and Chinese Restaurant in New York City! (use the search box at top of page)
Asian American Art Museum in San Francisco
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade is the oldest and largest celebration outside of Asia, and the largest Asian cultural event in North America. Over 100 groups participate in the annual Chinese New Year Parade held since 1958. It is attended by ~500,000 people and watched by another 3 million television viewers.
“For over 5,000 years the Chinese have celebrated the awakening of spring with Lunar New Year festivities. In the 1860’s the Chinese in San Francisco started the Chinese New Year Parade as a way to educate their community about Chinese cultural customs. Today, San Francisco’s Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Festival and Parade – a two week celebration including a Flower Fair, Community Fair, Jamboree, Run, and the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant and Ball – is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.
A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush, the Parade continues to delight and entertain the over one million people that come to watch it on the street and hundreds of thousands more who watch the live broadcast…
Nowhere in the world will you see a lunar new year parade with more gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrackers , and of course, the newly crowned Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court. A crowd favorite is the spectacular 268′ Golden Dragon (“Gum Lung”). It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group, White Crane to carry this dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco.”
UPDATE: The San Francisco 2021 Chinese New Year Parade has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19 and concerns over large public gatherings. Instead a Parade Broadcast Special will air on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 6 pm PST on KTVU. and a there will only be a few small live public events. Info: @ChineseParade
Prepping, inspecting, and wiring the lights in the new Golden Dragon for 2018
“The Dragon can ride mist and float on clouds in the sky, chase the storm and churn the waves in the sea, and summon wind and call for rain on the earth. More importantly, the Dragon symbolized the imperial power in the slave and feudal societies of China, and its image was exclusively used by the emperor.”
Over 2000 years old, the Lantern Festival is a time for Moon watching, Lion dances, lantern lighting, social interaction and a celebration of freedom.
“May your happiness be without limit”
The Year of the Metal Ox is going to be lucky! Focus on your relationships (friendship or love) this year!
Scare the Demons away! Are you wearing your red underwear today? The best way to avoid bad luck is to wear red. Lucky Colors for 2021: white/silver/gray and aqua blue attract luck, prosperity, and health
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!
“Fai chun are traditional decorations that are frequently used during Lunar New Year. People hang fai chun (red and gold paper signs with significant Chinese characters) on their doors to create a festive atmosphere. The phrases generally signify good luck and prosperity. Customarily, fai chun are written by hand, but for convenience, printed versions are mass-produced nowadays. The decorations are either square or rectangular in shape and can be displayed vertically or horizontally.”
The Chinese character for Fu (for luck, happiness and prosperity) features prominently in fai chun and are usually displayed upside down. The inverted character fu is a sign of coming blessings
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According to ancient Chinese superstition, lighting fires and using knives is considered bad luck on New Year’s Day, so all food is usually cooked beforehand. It is also considered bad luck to use a broom during the New Year’s celebration.
Life is just a bowl of kumquats… Kumquats for GOOD LUCK! The name of the kumquat fruit comes from its Cantonese pronunciation gam kwat, which translates literally to “golden tangerine.” The sweet fruit represents wealth and good fortune.
Red pockets, hóng bāo, are red envelopes filled with LUCKY MONEY!
People walk under a Chinese Lantern display during a Chinese New Year eve celebration at Chinatown in Manila February 18, 2015. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
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Thank you for tuning us in. Thank you for reading our Blog! THIS IS A MILESTONE. We started this Blog in February of 2013.
Yes, we have a “Seven Year Itch” and sometimes think about not blogging,
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We thought about all the restaurants we “reviewed” and how they have to change their entire business model or go out of business. We thought about all the travel companies, vendors, and travel consultants we know that don’t have any business right now. AND FUCK THE AIRLINES, HOTEL COMPANIES, CRUISE LINES AND CASINOS!
And please STOP BUYING THINGS “MADE IN CHINA” – SERIOUSLY JUST STOP!
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“There is the theory of the moebius. A twist in the fabric of space where time becomes a loop, from which there is no escape. When we reach that point, whatever happened will happen again.” – Lieutenant Commander Worf, Star Trek: TNG, “Time Squared”
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“Say what you will about science…”
Logic follows clearly defined rules and tests for critical thinking. Logic also seeks tangible, visible or audible proof of a sound thought process by reasoning.
Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) invented logic. He wrote the first known treatises of logical theory and taught the first logic classes in history. He was a student of Plato who was a student of Socrates.
The 2 types of logical arguments:
deductive and inductive reasoning provide evidence of the truth
Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experiment.
Science is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work. It is the body of knowledge accumulated through discoveries about all the things in the universe.
Science is valued because the application of scientific knowledge helps satisfy many basic human needs and improve quality of life and standards of living.
“Science affects us all, every day of the year,
from the moment we wake up,
all day long, and through the night”
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
FUN!
More fun than a barrel of monkeys!
I’m Still a Prisoner of Fun!
The very Definition of FUN>
Noun: enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
A source of fun, playful behavior or good humor, behavior or an activity that is intended purely for amusement and should not be interpreted as having serious or malicious purposes, (a place or event) providing entertainment or leisure activities for children. Adjective: providing amusement, amusing, entertaining, enjoyable, lively, pleasant, pleasurable, pleasing, boisterous, convivial, or merry Verb: to speak or act in a way that is not serious, to joke or tease.
Spongebob’s Definition:
F- is for friends who do stuff together!
U- is for you and me!
N- is for anywhere and anytime at all down here in the deep blue sea!
From Scot Nery’s Blog:
We can trick people into really enjoying themselves and paying for fun. We just need to accept that they’re probably not going to pay for the fun directly. Here are some things to consider for the way we package fun entertainment.
coolness. people want something that’s cool and coolness can be expensive
social status. Like a selfie museum, it’s not always about being cool. It could be about looking valueable as an employee, or seeming like you fit in
memorable experience. A vacation is an example.
edifying experience. Maybe it’s educational or strengthening?
something expensive PLUS. The Palazzo circus show promotes themselves as a gourmet dinner plus entertainment.
connection to fame. See someone famous and be tricked into having fun
stress relief. If you ask adults why they play video games, they’re more likely to say this reason than simply that it’s fun, because stress relief is important
kids fun. if we give a kid something fun to do, it can be joyful to watch and also take away our headache for a little bit.
brand engagement. A good tv commercial is fun and it also is worth money to the brand because audiences deem it attention-worthy.
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The scientific method is a method of investigation involving experimentation and observation to acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and answer questions.
Scientific method involves making conjectures (hypotheses), deriving predictions from them as logical consequences, and carrying out experiments or empirical observations based on those predictions. A hypothesis is a conjecture, based on knowledge obtained while seeking answers to the question.
The 3 principles of scientific thinking
The scientific method is practiced within a context of scientific thinking, and scientific (and critical) thinking is based on three things:
1. Using empirical evidence (empiricism), data collected through direct observation and/or experimentation. Observations are based on specific events that have already happened and can be verified by others as true or false.
2. Practicing logical reasoning (rationalism),
3. Possessing a skeptical attitude (skepticism) about presumed knowledge
The 9 steps of the scientific method in order
The scientific method and consists of the following eight steps:
1. Objective observation (remain totally value free when studying; try to remain totally unbiased in all investigations and experiments)
2. Ask a testable question,
3. Gather information and background research,
4. State a hypothesis (and make predictions based on it),
5. Design and perform the experiment and test the hypothesis (and predictions),
6. Collect data and make conclusions,
7. Draw conclusions and report,
8. Evaluate (and use the results to draw conclusions and refine the hypothesis, make new hypotheses and/or predictions)
9. Publish findings (optional).
When conducting research, scientists use the scientific method to collect measurable, empirical evidence in experiments related to a hypothesis (often in the form of an if/then statement), the results aiming to support or contradict a theory.
Scientific knowledge allows us to develop new technologies, solve practical problems, and make informed decisions
Five skills scientists use in observation to learn about the world:
(we observe objects and events using all of our five senses)
1. communicating,
2. classifying,
3. measuring,
4. inferring,
5. predicting.
Chinese New Year 2019 is February 5th in the USA!
Happy Year of the Yin Brown Female Earth Pig!
“Pigs are social butterflies with friends from all walks of life. They have a lot of support in both work and life. They have fortunate lives and can find happiness. They are successful later in life. However, they aren’t the most romantic people and might need to work on that.”
Most compatible with a Pig: Tiger, Rabbit and Goat
Least compatible with a Pig: Snake and Monkey
HAPPY SPRING FESTIVAL 2019!
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR! HAPPY SPRING FESTIVAL!
Preparations for the new year begin on January 28th and last until New Years Eve.
Chinese New Year officially begins on February 5th and ends on February 19th.
Lantern Festival preparations begin on the February 16th, and it is held on the 19th.
Red pockets, hóng bāo, are red envelopes filled with lucky money!
Scare the Demons away! Do you have your red underwear ready?
Life is just a bowl of kumquats!
The name of the kumquat fruit comes from its Cantonese pronunciation gam kwat, which translates literally to “golden tangerine.”
The sweet fruit represents wealth and good fortune.
Sunday Sky
The Pig is the twelfth of the Chinese zodiac animals. According to myth, the Jade Emperor decided the zodiac by the order in which each animal arrived to a party. The Pig was late because he overslept, arrived last and ended up number twelve.
The Pig is yin. The Pig is associated with the Earth element and the hours 9–11 at night.
Pigs are a symbol of wealth. Fat faces and big ears are also signs of good fortune.
Recent past years of the Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, and 2007
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Getting ready for the Super Bowl!
Don’t worry, the Government shutdown will resume after the super commercial. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY is February 3rd.GO RAMS!
Time to BBQ, Party, Celebrate, Watch Fireworks and Have a Real Good Time!
“So, then, to every man his chance – to every man, regardless of his birth, his shining, golden opportunity – to every man the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision can combine to make him – this, seeker, is the promise of America.” – Thomas Wolfe
“America! What a country!” – Yakov Smirnoff in “Brewster’s Millions”
LADY LIBERTY in NYC! Let Freedom Ring! Happy Birthday USA!
“Laughter is America’s most important export.” – Walt Disney
USA! USA! USA!
“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by decency and propriety of conduct they appear to merit the enjoyment.” – George Washington
4th of July Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl!
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“In America, anyone can become President.
That’s the problem” – George Carlin RIP
Happy Independence Day!
“We should keep steadily before our minds the fact that Americanism is a question of principle, of purpose, of idealism, of character; that it is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“Boop-Oop-A-Doop!”
“Go back to bed, America. Your government has figured out how it all transpired. Go back to bed, America. Your government is in control again. Here. Here’s American Gladiators. Watch this, shut up. Go back to bed, America. Here is American Gladiators. Here is 56 channels of it! Watch these pituitary retards bang their f***ing skulls together and congratulate you on living in the land of freedom. Here you go, America! You are free to do what we tell you! You are free to do what we tell you!” – Bill Hicks RIP
“Wave that flag, wave it wide and high! Summertime done come and gone, my oh my!” – Grateful Dead “U.S. Blues”
THE YEAR OF THE RED FIRE ROOSTER! 祝贺大家新年好！
(or Chicken, referring to barnyard fowl of either sex)
Roosters have these five virtues:
Literary skills, military prowess, courage, benevolence and trustworthiness
Roosters have these personality traits:
They are observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous, talented and
trustworthy with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year 2017!
The Spring Festival begins on Saturday, January 28 at midnight.
The first day is for welcoming the deities of the heavens and earth.
It is tradition to light fireworks and firecrackers, burn bamboo sticks
and make as much noise as possible to chase off evil spirits.
FIREWORKS! GUNG HAY FAT CHOY!
NOTE: The lunar year of the Rooster starts on January 28th. The “Start of Spring” is February 3rd according to the Chinese solar calendar.
The first day is also a time to honor family elders and visit the oldest and most senior members of the extended families (parents, grandparents and great-grandparents).
For Buddhists the first day is also the birthday of Maitreya Bodhisattva, the Buddha-to-be. They also abstain from killing animals and meat consumption on the first day.
People walk under a Chinese Lantern display during New Year’s Eve celebration in Chinatown Manila, Philippines February 18, 2015 (REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco)
“May you realize all your ambitions”
According to ancient Chinese superstition, lighting fires and using knives is considered bad luck on New Year’s Day, so all food is usually cooked beforehand. It is also considered bad luck to use a broom during the New Year’s celebration.
FIREWORKS! HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!
Usually the best way to avoid bad luck is to wear red, but because the fire element for 2017 is RED, do not use red in your clothes and accessories! Red colored stones like ruby, garnet and pink topaz should also be avoided. Instead, use colors that complement red and the fire element. Earth colored items (browns or yellows) are most suitable. Purple and lavender colors will also be lucky. Amethyst and topaz will bring luck and success.
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!
NOTE: There are 13 lunar months instead of 12, and 384 days in 2017. To keep the Chinese lunar calendar within half a month of the traditional solar calendar, there’s a leap month (a second lunar month 6 starting July 23rd) in The Year of the Rooster.
The Chinese Zodiac:
The Chinese zodiac is a recurring 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of 12 animals. Sorry Roosters, those in their birth-sign year will supposedly have bad luck.
NOTE: You will need to work hard and be patient to achieve your goals this year! Maintain a positive frame of mind. Meditation will help keep you calm and serene.
“May your happiness be without limit”
祝贺大家新年好! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! 恭喜發財!
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade is the oldest and largest celebration outside of Asia, and the largest Asian cultural event in North America. Over 100 groups participate in the annual Chinese New Year Parade held since 1958. It is attended by ~500,000 people and watched by another 3 million television viewers.
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Sunday 24 April 2016 is the day we hit 25000 Hits on our Blog!!!!!
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