tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229602.post116128256309238835..comments2024-03-26T13:17:19.390-04:00Comments on No Sleep Til Awakening: Kali Omhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13894954154616740001noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229602.post-1161625978928797742006-10-23T13:52:00.000-04:002006-10-23T13:52:00.000-04:00Sweet homw Illinois?How much will ComEd's rate hik...Sweet homw Illinois?<BR/>How much will ComEd's rate hike zap your budget?<BR/>Here's what you need to know about the increase<BR/><BR/>News of the proposed ComEd rate hike came as a shock to many Chicagoans, but the issue has been brewing for years. If you're wondering how we got here, here's a primer on the coming rate hike, and the fight to prevent it.<BR/><BR/>How much are rates rising and when?<BR/><BR/>ComEd rates for residential and small-business customers will rise about 22 percent starting Jan. 2 after the end of a nine-year rate freeze. Rate hikes for non-ComEd customers Downstate will be higher -- 45 percent to 55 percent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229602.post-1161436159398462082006-10-21T09:09:00.000-04:002006-10-21T09:09:00.000-04:00Today is start of Diwali, a major Hindu festival. ...Today is start of Diwali, a major Hindu festival. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. The festival of Diwali is rooted in the mythological epic Ramayana, and is a celebration of the return of Lord Ram after killing Ravan the demon during his exile for 14 years. The day that Ravana was slain is celebrated as Dussehra (19 to 21 days before Diwali). Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in many regions of India.<BR/><BR/>Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Jains it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Jain year. Jains celebrate Diwali because Lord Mahavira achieved Moksha. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com