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Pesach – Defining A Nation
On Pesach we celebrate Yetsias Mitzrayim and express our endless gratitude to Hashem for extracting us from the terrible slavery that we endured there. However, there is a great difficulty with the whole essence of this festival. Imagine Reuven is walking down the street and suddenly someone appears in front of him holding a steel bar and strikes his leg very hard, causing it to break. Whilst Reuven is sprawled out on the floor in agony, his assailant approaches him and calmly informs him that there is no need to worry because he is a surgeon and will happily perform the operation to help heal Reuven's broken leg. He performs the surgery and Reuven's leg does indeed heal. How should Reuven feel about this person – should he feel tremendous gratitude that he healed him? Of course not! – He would much rather have preferred if he had never been hit, and consequently would not have needed surgery. Similarly on Pesach we thank Hashem for taking us out of Mitzrayim but the question must be asked: 'who put us there initially?!' It was Hashem Himself – so why are we thanking Him so profusely for a chesed that need not have been required at all?!
It must be that the actual process of being taken out of Mitzrayim was essential to the future of the Jewish people and that the slavery was necessary in order to facilitate it. How is this so? The sefarim discuss how the beginning of something is the defining factor in how that thing will develop. For example, the intial DNA of a fertilised egg contains all the genetic information that will eventually sprout into a human being. The way in which it is formed will have a great effect on how it develops.
Yetsias Mitzrayim was the birth of a nation, the beginning of the process that led us to receive the Torah and enter Eretz Yisroel. Accordingly, the way in which Klal Yisroel was formed had a huge impact on its subsequent development. It determined that the spiritual laws governing Klal Yisroel were completely different from those of the other nations. Historically most nations are formed when a large group of people settles an area of land or overcomes another group and seizes control of their land, which then becomes the home of this nation. The birth of Klal Yisroel was very different in many respects: Firstly, we did nothing to facilitate the Exodus – the Ten Plagues which caused the Mitzrim to send us out were purely Divine acts, with no input from us. Secondly, whilst most nations are born in their own land, we were born in a foreign country – a unique historical event. But the most important difference is the manner in which our creation took place. Whilst other nations are formed according to the normal laws of nature, we were formed in a totally miraculous fashion – the Ten Plagues were completely beyond derech hateva as was the Splitting of the Sea. This is of immense significance – it defined the way in which the 'laws of nature' would effect Klal Yisroel. The other nations and their inhabitants live according to derech hateva – there are historical trends that define the development of the nations. In contrast the history of Klal Yisroel developed according to a different set of laws, laws that are above derech hateva. This was defined by our formation – Yetsias Mitzrayim.
We asked why we are so thankful to Hashem for freeing us from the slavery. The answer is that we are grateful that He put us in the slavery and then took us out. It was only because we were so weak and helpless that our formation could be completely in the hands of Hashem – it was impossible to attribute any aspect of Yetsias Mitzrayim to our power. Had we been free men who lived in Mitzrayim and not slaves, and then left it for Eretz Yisroel, it would have been very easy for us to attribute some or all of our success to our own hands – there would have been the yetser hara of 'my power and my strength enabled me to achieve this success'. Instead the slavery facilitated the miraculous events that characterized Yetsias Mitzrayim which were clearly completely from the Yad Hashem and involved no input from any human being. This explains the halacha that we must discuss the 'genai' of the story of Yetsias Mitzrayim before the 'shvach'. The genai was intrinsic to the course of events that led to our formation in such a miraculous fashion, without it, the 'shvach', that is the miracles which became the model for our existence, could never have happened.
We have thus far discussed how the formation of Klal Yisroel dictated that our actual existence be defined by a completely different set of 'laws of nature' than those of the other nations. How has this manifest itself? The Aish Hatorah Discovery Seminar teaches a class known as 'the Seven Wonders of Jewish History'. This class shows how there are several unique factors that set apart Jewish history from that of the rest of the world. These include: The eternal and chosen status of the Jewish people; their predicted survival despite their exile and worldwide dispersion; their predicted survival in the face of persistent, vehement anti-Semitism. A nation that is forced to leave its own homeland on more than onc occasion, whilst facing tremendous persecution, is by the regular 'laws of history', destined either to be destroyed or assimilated into other nations. That the Jewish people have not faced this fate is clearly an indication of a unique pattern of history.
This concept of Klal Yisroel living above Derech hateva also shows itself in how observant Jews conduct their daily lives. We often do not act according to the dictates of regular 'common sense'. For example, many businesses are the most busy on Shabbos and therefore logic dictates that one work on Shabbos. However, observant Jews know that the laws of the Torah override this practical attitude. We realize that our financial well-being is not determined by how much we work, and that any work on Shabbos would not reap any benefit.
It is clear that the observant Jew follows a unique lifestyle based on the dictates of the Torah, nevertheless it seems that there are still areas where this lesson provides a great challenge in life. What is the overall attitude with which one approaches life? Does he focus primarily on materialistic success as his source of happiness, or does he realize that spiritual considerations override this. For example, in a purely logical way of approaching life, it would be far more sensible to work more hours than to spend a few hours each day learning Torah. However, according to an outlook that transcends the normal laws of nature, one would realize that learning Torah is ultimately far more important than making that extra bit of money that is not necessary for survival. This is just one example of a general attitude that encompasses the major decision each Jew needs to think over every Pesach – that is, do I live my life according to the regular laws of nature like the goyim or do I realize that a Jew's ambitions are completely different, defined by an understanding of the unique nature of Klal Yisroel.
My Rebbe, Rav Yitzhak Berkovits Shlita explains that this is also the main lesson that we should have in mind during the Seder: The Haggadah tells us that we are obligated to see ourselves as if we left Mitzrayim ourselves – this does not just mean that we should re-live the actual story of the Exodus. Whilst this is praiseworthy, it is not the ultimate goal. The ikar is that we should see ourselves as being part of the Nation that left Mitzrayim in a miraculous fashion, a Nation that was formed to be the Am Hashem. And consequently we must realize that this places upon us a responsibility – that we must live our lives according to the laws that guide an Am Hashem; our life goals must be primarily guided by spiritual considerations. And if we live life with such an attitude then Hashem reflects that in how He guides us – with no limits of the 'laws of nature', rather He will enable us to fulfil our spiritual goals in a way that transcends nature. We should all have a Chag kasher v'sameach.
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NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey — Dec. 22, 2016 — Award-winning indie studio My Dog Zorro's upcoming minimalist puzzle game, Linelight, will arrive on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Q1 2017. Set in a world made entirely of lines, Linelight's 300 levels and six worlds are filled with Zen-like music, rich gameplay mechanics, and elegant design that distill the puzzle genre down to its very foundation.
Take control over one very special line — named "Dash" — and explore the puzzles and mysteries of Linelight. The controls are irreducibly simple: Move. Activate color-coded switches to create a "bridge." Watch out for red moving lines — friendly in appearance, deadly on contact. Combine familiar gameplay mechanics to come up with one-of-a-kind solutions for exultant "Aha!" moments. 🙂
Linelight's simple presentation belies a world of rich complexities and secrets. Keep an eye out for stars, and concentrate to discover secret pathways that expand the scope of your journey. Can you keep cool, keep Dash safe, and follow the path to its ultimate end?
"My goal was to take simplification to the extreme, initially for the fun/rewarding design challenge, but eventually because that's where the most beautiful possibilities dwelled," says Brett Taylor, founder and lead designer at My Dog Zorro. "Lightlight's lifeblood is in its elegance: every puzzle and every line serve a unique purpose. When I brought all of the game's components together (e.g., the music and aesthetics), it all came alive! I hope you have as much fun experiencing Linelight's elegance as I did creating it."
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In Māori mythology, Rūaumoko (also known as Rūamoko) is the god of earthquakes, volcanoes and seasons.[1][2] He is the youngest son of Ranginui (the Sky father) and Papatūānuku (the Earth mother) (commonly called Rangi and Papa).[2]
Ruaumoko Patera, named after this god, is one of many paterae (shallow craters) on Io, one of Jupiter's moons.[3]
After Rangi and Papa were separated by their sons, Rangi cried, and his tears flooded the land. To stop this, the sons decided to turn Papa face down, so Rangi and Papa could no longer see each other's sorrow. Rūaumoko was at his mother's breast when this happened, so he was carried into the world below.[2] He was given fire for warmth by Tama-kaka, and his movements below the earth cause earthquakes and volcanoes.[1][2] Another version tells that he remains in Papa's womb, with some variants saying it was to keep Papa company after her separation from Rangi. In these versions, his movements in the womb cause earthquakes.[1]
The earthquakes Rūaumoko causes are in turn responsible for the change of seasons. Depending on the time of year, the earthquakes cause the warmth, or cold, of Papa to come to the surface of the land, resulting in the warming, or cooling of the Earth.[1][4]
Rūaumoko pulls on the ropes that control the land causing the shimmering effect of hot air, called haka of Tane-rore, and in some versions, earthquakes.[1]
Rūaumoko is also known as husband of his niece Hine-nui-te-pō, the goddess of death and a daughter of Tāne.[citation needed]
- ^ a b c d e Te Papa. "Ruaumoko - God of Earthquakes". Wellington, New Zealand: Earthquake Commission. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d McSaveney, Eileen (2 March 2009). "Historic earthquakes - Earthquakes in Māori tradition". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) (15 May 2010). "Ruaumoko Patera". Planetary Geomatics Group, USGS Astrogeology Science Center. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Best, Elsdon (June 1908). "Art. XV.—Maori Forest Lore: being some Account of Native Forest Lore and Woodcraft, as also of many Myths, Rites, Customs, and Superstitions connected with the Flora and Fauna of the Tuhoe or Ure-wera District.—Part I". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. Wellington, New Zealand: John Mackay, Government Printing Office. 40: 185–254. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
External links[edit]
- Photo of carving of Rūaumoko in Te Papa
- Ruaumoko - God of Earthquakes on the Earthquake Commission website
- Earthquakes in Māori tradition article in Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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One of my proudest accomplishments in 2019 was the opportunity to contribute my expertise to the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Sharing Solutions campaign.
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By Teresa Fogelberg, Global Reporting Initiative
Geneva and Paris are two grand cities that are closely connected. My last visit to Geneva was a few weeks ago for the 4th Annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, where business and government leaders met to discuss how the private sector can promote and protect human rights. Right now, I'm in Paris for COP 21, where some of those same leaders are here to agree upon their contributions to the global 1.5 to 2 degree retention effort. Geneva and Paris are close by, not only geographically, but also in linked causes.
Already in 2011 leaders like Mary Robinson and the UN Commission on Human Rights introduced the concept of climate justice and reminded us that climate change is about suffering – about the human misery that results directly from the damage we are doing to nature. They reminded us of the UN Climate Change convention text that speaks about "the specific needs and special circumstances of developing country Parties, especially those that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change." In the same year the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions which state that global warming "poses an immediate and far-reaching threat to people and communities around the world and has implications for the full enjoyment of human rights."
I am hopeful that this week will see a binding agreement emerge from the discussions here in Paris. Even so, we should all recognize that the real work begins after this, as the world's leaders decide what actions are necessary to follow through on their commitments. For the private sector this means first understanding, managing and communicating the contribution to climate change, working to mitigate and adapt to those impacts and doing so in a manner that respects the dignity and rights of people.
Why the climate change discussion must go beyond emissions
Climate change has real and measurable human impacts and equitable solutions to this challenge will require businesses and governments to appeal to their sense of responsibility, accountability and justice. The difficulty lies in finding a fit between climate change and human rights policy. Measuring mitigation and adaptation by the private sector is done through hard-nosed, easily quantifiable methodologies such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, developed by the World Resources Institute. These methodologies are highly valuable but measuring social and human rights impacts typically involves other approaches, developed by social scientists, economists and anthropologists, which are not often incorporated.
This is unfortunate because when businesses view climate change through a human rights lens, they create a better understanding of how operations effect the lives of people. The good news is that sustainability reporting can help. Thousands of businesses in more than 90 countries turn to GRI to understand their climate-related risks, their human rights risks and the other sustainability challenges that affect them. GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards bring climate change and human rights together into one methodology that organizations can use to measure, manage and communicate their sustainability risks and opportunities. A few weeks ago in Geneva, I had the honor of officially releasing our latest linkage document, which lays out the very strong connections between the GRI G4 Guidelines and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This is one example of how organizations can use the breadth of sustainability issues covered in G4 to identify and then address specific areas of risk in more detail and potentially uncover new opportunities to contribute to sustainable development.
I am here in Paris this week because GRI is leading a discussion about the important role that non-state actors, like businesses must play in solving the climate challenge. GRI is holding two events at COP 21: Climate risk, data and decision making for business and governments (a closed event), and Spotlight on Climate Change, Human Rights and Sustainable development – role of Business. I also spoke at the Closing Plenary of the 6th Annual Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15), hosted by UNEP and Climate Action.
There is real momentum here at COP 21 but we must stay focused on the impact that needs to be delivered as a result of any agreement. The agreement will probably contain strong language on monitoring, measuring and reviewing. This is where I see huge potential for a collaboration between State and non-State actors to pave the way for transformational change.
Teresa Fogelberg is GRI's Deputy Chief Executive and heads the Government Relations, International Organizations, Development and Advocacy Team, which works to enable smart policy on sustainability around the world.
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"A federal judge in Pennsylvania has thrown out a lawsuit challenging the presence of a Ten Commandments monument at a local high school, declaring that the complainants have not suffered injury from the display."
That's hardly a good argument. "Plaintiffs … have failed to establish that they were forced to come into 'direct, regular, and unwelcome contact' with the Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of Valley High School," wrote U.S. District Judge Terrence McVerry.
What if there were people who argued that they came into "unwelcomed contact" with the Ten Commandments? Would that mean the display should be taken down? I come into "direct, regular, and unwelcomed contact" with all sorts of laws every day. The tax code is a good example.
"In 2012, the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) filed a lawsuit against the [Ten Commandments] display on behalf of local resident Marie Schaub and her daughter, who complained that they were disturbed by the monument's presence" at her high school.
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I know, laws that demand that people not lie, steal, or murder are disturbing. Maybe the atheist group doesn't like the fact that the Ten Commandments come from a sovereign God. If there is no God, then there are no laws against lying, stealing, and murdering. That seems to be more disturbing.
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"Visual effects"… isn't it a rather ordinary name for a discipline built on limitless imagination, artistic endeavour and technical excellence? As names go, isn't it a bit … dull?
It wasn't always called visual effects. Back in the early days, the techniques used by film pioneer Georges Méliès to create his cinematic fantasies were so closely tied to their theatrical roots that they were inevitably referred to as "tricks" or "illusions". When audiences saw them, they gasped. These weren't visual effects. They were magic.
According the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the term "special effects" first appeared in 1926, in the credits of What Price Glory? Mind you, it took a while to catch on: in 1933, Willis O'Brien's screen credit on King Kong was the rather prosaic "Chief Technician".
Once the term became generally accepted, the Academy started dishing out Oscars for Special Effects to the top practitioners in the field. But here's a thing: the original award was a portmanteau affair for both visual and sound effects. Winners of this included Mighty Joe Young in 1949, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1954 and Ben-Hur in 1959.
This state of affairs lasted all the way up to 1962, at which point sound and vision finally parted company. For the next ten years, worthy artists received golden statuettes in a whole new category: "Special Visual Effects". Meanwhile, on the shop floor, there was a growing distinction between visual effects (generally created in post-production) and special effects (practical gags that happen in front of the camera).
Confused? Hang in there.
In 1972, with the big studios shutting down their in-house effects shops, the Academy's Special Visual Effects category was scrapped. For five years, the discipline was paid lip service via catch-all Special Achievement Awards. Then, in 1977, Star Wars exploded on to our screens, rebooting the whole industry and winning the very first Oscar for what had finally become plain old "Visual Effects".
For better or worse, the term "visual effects" is the one that's stuck to this day. But is it any good? Are there any visual effects supervisors out there who would rather have fewer syllables in their job title? Granted you can shorten the descriptor to VFX, but acronyms are for multinational corporations, not dedicated creative innovators.
So what's the alternative? If modern effects are all about creating physically plausible models of the real world, why not call the whole business "simulation" instead? Hmm, then all the people working in the business would be simulators. Sounds like something you'd ride at the fair.
I have a soft spot for an expression I stumbled over (where else?) in an old issue of Cinefex. In 1916, German film pioneer Paul Wegener envisioned "a new pictorial fantasy world" made possible by advanced imaging techniques. The term he coined for this vision was "optical lyric".
Will the Academy ever give out an Award for Optical Lyrics? Probably not. But at least it's a name that evokes the sense of wonder of those early days. It makes you think of Méliès. Just by saying it aloud, you could dust a movie set with magic.
In an industry that's experienced more than its share of sea changes in recent years, maybe it's time to open the debate about what label it carries. Is there anything in a name? I think so.
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Have you ever heard the saying "Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars"? Well, I hate to be Buzz Kill Blumer, but it's false. If you're shooting for the moon and you miss, you'll still, technically, be about 98 million miles away from the closest star.
A much preferable positive mantra would be "If you can dream it, YOU CAN DO IT!" It's true. If you just "go confidently in the direction of your dreams," you can "live the life you have always imagined." So dream on, people!
My number one ambition (or dream, if you will) in life is to travel. The world is my oyster and I just want to eat it. It has been brought to my attention that a very inexpensive airline is making the city of Pittsburgh one of its hubs for direct flights to Iceland, with connections to a lot of other European cities. When I read about it, it felt like my life goals were slapping me upside the head and saying "look, dummy! this is for you!"
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According to the market research the report "USA Factory Automation Market: By Electrical Components (Inverters, Touch Panel, PLC, Relay, etc.); and By End User Industry (Automobile, Packaging, Chemical, Oil and Gas, etc.) – Forecast (2017 – 2022)", published by IndustryARC, estimates that USA is registered to continue the fast growth till the end of the forecast period.
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The USA Factory Automation Market deals with the production and development of Electrical automation products. The USA factory automation industries are highly configured and also flexible, which are equipped with different electrical automation components like inverters, switches, relays, counters, meters, buzzers, routers, solders, terminals, cables, outlets, power strips, transformers, battery charges and many others.
Need of various machines in industrial manufacturing plays a vital role of factory automation. Basically, automation provides advantages like reduction in production time, increase in accuracy and repeatability, less human error, less employee costs, increased safety and higher volume production. Due to the benefits provided as mention the USA Factory Automation Market is driving with the high growth.
Scope & Regional Forecast of the USA Factory Automation Market
The growing industrial automation is the key growth factor of the USA Factory Automation Market. The number of labourers is decreased due to the increase in automation, which in turn results reduction in labour cost. These impact is diving the high growth for the market of USA Factory Automation. Automobile and packaging are the key potential markets for this industry.
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The factors like less versatility, more pollution, large initial investment, increase in unemployment and unpredictable costs are the key restraints to the USA Factory Automation Market. But, the demand for the automation in manufacturing is being increased by day to day. This in turn results in driving the healthy growth to the market.
US is dominating the USA Factory Automation Market with high production and is also expected to expand in the next coming years. The investments are being offered by the Asian countries like China to fulfill the need for various key products, systems and components in new factory establishments.
Segmentations & Key Players Involved in the USA Factory Automation Market
The USA Factory Automation Market can be broken down into various segmentations on the basis of –
Electrical Components: Inverters, Touch Panels, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Relays, Switches, Signal Light, Timers, Tension Controllers, Counters, Meters, Signal Towers, Miniature Circuit Breakers, Earth Leakage Breakers, LAN Cables, USB Cables, Routers and Several Others.
End User Industry: Automotive, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Paper and Pulp, Packaging and others.
Some of the key players involved in the USA Factory Automation Market are as follows:
Legrand Holding Inc
Baldor Electric Company
Honeywell International
Yokogawa Electric Corp
Agilent Technologies
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Trenam Law is pleased to announce the firm's recognition in the 2017 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers'® "Best Law Firms" list. Trenam was honored in 31 practice areas in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metropolitan markets..
The U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area and metro region, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in Best Lawyers in that particular practice area and metro region.
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In summer, raw corn kernels add crunch and sweetness to any salad and can be enjoyed freshly sliced, right off the cob.
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- In a bowl, toss together all the ingredients until everything is well coated with the dressing, then serve.
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A native Houstonian, Dr. Kent Davis is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he was named an Outstanding College Student of America. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his internship in general surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, where he also completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. He then completed his fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester in New York.
Board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Dr. Davis has clinical interests that include BOTOX injections, chemical peel, ear reshaping, eyelid lifts, face lifts, facial cosmetic surgery, facial plastic surgery, laser facial skin resurfacing and nasal surgery.
Dr. Davis is dedicated to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face. He is committed to excellence in patient care and providing a natural-looking result for each patient.
Dr. Davis has served as a clinical instructor for the department of Otolaryngology at the University of Washington and has been involved in numerous publications and research studies. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and the Christian Medical Association.
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How long have you been weaving baskets?
I've been weaving handmade baskets for about 16 years now and have enjoyed every minute of the adventure.
What got you started weaving?
My husband was stationed in Germany in the early 1990's when I first began taking lessons. There were two pilot wives that both wove very different styles of baskets, and they taught me to weave. Both had been weaving and selling professionally for many years. I was very fortunate to have come across them at a time in my life when I was open to such wonderful craft.
Do you follow a particular school or weave in a particular style? Do you belong to any national or international societies for weavers?
One of the methods of weaving I use is by following a printed basket pattern. Instructions are complete from the length and quantity of reed to cut, to the steps to follow from start to finish. My favorite way to weave is to make my own border, insert ribs, and let the design take me where it wants to go. This way, no two baskets are ever the same. You never know what you'll end up with! It's a surprise with a certain amount of control on the part of the weaver. I belong to a group of weavers from all over the United States that holds weaving conventions in various locations once a year.
Wine BasketWhat changes have you seen in the craft over the past decade or so?
I don't think the weaving world has changed much with time; that's to say, the techniques are probably pretty much the same. The methods and the materials don't really change, but the craft itself, I think, has taken a nose dive. If you look back in time, everyone used baskets in everyday life, from gathering food and laundry to drinking water and ale. There were even suitcases made out of reed, and adorable baskets for your bikes. In many cities in the United States, you can still find weavers doing and sharing their craft with the public, and many selling at craft shows and doing demos in museums, etc.
Reed Style BasketDescribe the weaving "community." Are basket weavers a close-knit community? Are they open to sharing their skills with other weavers? Or do some hold their "secrets" close?
In my opinion, this craft is better seen--more popular if you will--in the south and on the east coast. Maybe that's because there are more craft fairs in those locations where the art of weaving is more appreciated. Because I am now residing in the Southwest, Indian weaving is highly sought after, so that is competition I am not interested in pursuing. I think sharing one's knowledge of this craft is the same as any other. Some will and some won't give away trade secrets. I usually share all my knowledge with anyone who will listen! I do believe that what goes around comes around, so if I can help a fellow crafter better herself, I will. I've never taught weaving, although I have been asked many times. I don't feel I have the patience for teaching, and that is the sole reason I haven't ventured into that side of the craft.
What other crafts do you do? What crafting tool can you not live without?
I grew up crafting and have tried just about everything you can think of. I used to smock for our daughter, who is now grown. I've done ceramics, knitting, crocheting, tole painting, stained glass (I still do glass), pottery, and the list goes on and on. I've been sewing forever, and it's my number one craft at the moment. The one crafting item I could never be without is a pair of scissors, and when I weave, I have to stand up!
What inspires your baskets?
Weaving comes in spurts. When our grand-daughter was born, I wove an Easter basket for her as well as one for our son and daughter. I weave baskets for our neighbors at Christmas and fill them with homemade cookies and candies. That's how I keep my fingers in the craft! I've been told by other weavers that baskets are "coming back into style." It's funny, because I really never thought they went out. I think there isn't a room that can't be made better looking with a basket of some sort sitting around somewhere doing a job of holding towels, magazines, napkins, plants, remotes, toys and on and on and on.
There is no greater hostess gift in my opinion than showing up with a bottle of wine in a great basket, or a basket filled with beautiful napkins and candles. You just left a keepsake with a friend.
"Autumn" Basket
Thanks, Char!
Be sure to visit Char's Etsy shop Someplace in Time and her blog, Someplace in Thyme.


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Realtor.com recently looked at the net worth of Jeff Bezos, CEO and founder of Amazon, which it estimated at $112 billion (as of May 14, 2018), to see how much residential real estate the man who tops the Forbes 2018 billionaires rankings can buy in 19 of Amazon's potential HQ2 markets.
Realtor.com cleverly studied the total value of current residential listings in each market and then divided it by Bezos's whopping net worth. "Our research showed how Bezos' wealth could change the local residential real estate markets by looking at how many active listings he could purchase," explains Javier Vivas, director of economic research at Realtor.com.
Vivas did the actual number crunching and, despite knowing the scale of Bezos' wealth, was still surprised. "It was mind-boggling when you see these large markets and realize how many properties he can buy multiple times over."
Here are some highlights from Realtor.com's analysis:
In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro region, which has the most expensive total market value of $46.3 billion, with an average listing price of $887,028 and 56,236 listings, Bezos would be squeezed but he could afford to buy every active home offered 2.4 times over. That means he could own free and clear close to 135,000 homes in South Florida alone.
Conversely, in Essex, New Jersey, with an average listing price of $614,251 and 2,082 active listings with a $1.3 billion total market value, he could buy every home for sale for an eye-popping 88 times over.
Los Angeles currently boasts one of the country's higher priced residential listings, at $188 million. Bezos could easily strike a cash deal for this 38,000 square foot contemporary Bel Air estate, and buy it according to Realtor.com, 595 times.
In Washington DC, where Bezos already owns at least one pedigree property, with 1,753 active listings totaling $1.6 billion, he could buy the inventory 70.7 times.
If Amazon locates in Pittsburgh, Bezos can easily buy the $2.9 billion worth of property on the market. With 10,850 listings at an average price of $263, 417, Bezos can buy each 39.2 times.
As affordability becomes more of a distant hope for many homebuyers across the country, it's hard to fathom just how far Bezos' billions will go. But Realtor.com did the math. The results are truly "mind-boggling."
I have covered the business of real estate (both residential and commercial) for over twenty-five years. I spent 12 years in the Forbes Los Angeles bureau reporting and…
I have covered the business of real estate (both residential and commercial) for over twenty-five years. I spent 12 years in the Forbes Los Angeles bureau reporting and writing about as I call it, Adventures in Real Estate. From the first tear-downs turning into mega mansions in Beverly Hills to luxury condos as investments in Las Vegas, I became immersed in reporting and writing about all things real estate. I've chronicled investors who have made millions during the boom years and then lost millions when the bubble burst from California to Hawaii to Washington DC. In addition to Forbes, I have penned real estate articles for; Entrepreneur, Washington Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Hemispheres, Estates West, Palm Springs Life, Hawaii Investor and the California Association of Realtors. I follow the ups and downs of real estate markets around the country just for the fun of it.


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Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell discusses a 20-week abortion ban that took a hard right turn in committee. A Republican amendment would have made it possible for parents of adult women to block their abortion. Also, Beth catches us up on the Republican bill that would dismantle the state's preventative reproductive health care--and eliminate it's federal funding.
Jason Karimi, director of Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, explains that Iowa's current medical marijuana law, passed in 2014, is about to expire unless some provision is made by the end of the session. Lawmakers appear to be in discussion with officials in Minnesota to allow Iowa patients to buy marijuana there.
Finally, we hear excerpts from the visit of "Egypt's Jon Stewart", Bassem Yousseff, to Drake University. The exiled comedian is promoting his book Revolution for Dummies
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Sometimes I have to admit that I get bored with very simple recipes. I'm not saying they aren't delicious in their own right, but occasionally I get bored and feel the need to jazz up my recipes. So, you may know I love Mexican food, in particular enchiladas. I usually order cheese enchiladas from any Mexican restaurant I go to. I also have a recipe on here for Skinny Cheese Enchiladas. Don't get me wrong, I love cheese enchiladas. But even Samuel and I agree that sometimes those get boring.
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Cheesy Enchilada Pasta
Merry Christmas! I hope this post finds you eating some delicious treats and spending time with loved ones. This may seem like an odd post for Christmas, but I think all food is perfect during the holidays. One of the most comforting foods, to me, is pasta. Pasta is one of my favorite foods. I especially love it in casseroles when it is melty and cheesy. This recipe does just that!
Skinny Cheese Enchiladas
One of my favorite foods is cheese. Saying I love cheese is an understatement. Cheese is one of my food groups. You know what else I love? Mexican food. I love the subtle spicy flavors that Mexican food has. It just so happens that cheese and Mexican food go perfect together. When I go out to eat at any Mexican restaurant, there is one item that I usually gravitate to: cheese enchiladas. Can you really go wrong with a tortilla stuffed with bubbly cheese in spicy enchilada sauce? Continue reading


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Prizefighters from across America meet in garages, alleyways and other rough venues to duke it out - but they are hopeful that the bloody bouts will soon have mainstream acceptance.
Reputed former mobster Danny Provenzano, 51, is confident that the sport – which he says is for boxing purists – will soon be as big as the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Despite their humble surroundings it is believed prizefighters often make up to $100,000 for a single fight.
Danny said: "I've promoted about 60 fights and I'm confident that we can start to get this into arenas.
"Bare-knuckle boxing requires a lot more skill than gloved boxing, you've got to make sure every punch counts otherwise you're going to break your hand.
"Because the fighters are throwing less punches there's less chance of serious injury – there are a lot more cuts and bruises but less long term brain damage.
"I've no idea why they won't sanction us but we are working on it and I believe we'll soon take bare-knuckle boxing off the street and into arenas – we're going to make this a billion-dollar industry."
Four pugilists met last weekend at a secret location on the East Coast of America and were allegedly fighting for pride - without any money changing hands.
A small crowd of around 50 people formed a circle in the middle of a mechanic's garage and watched the two men go at each other bare fisted.
Bobby Gunn won the first ever sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing fight in 2011 and is now regarded as the best bare-knuckle boxer in the world.
Speaking before his bout on Saturday, he said: "I do this for my family, I do this for all the backroom fighters who want to work in a legitimate sport where they can be paid and ranked properly.
"But mostly I do it for pride, for my family name. I've been fighting since I was six-years-old – I'm a strong fighting man.
"I'm hoping to fight Kimbo Slice [a former UFC heavyweight champion] – I think if we can get that fight organised we can bring this sport to the mainstream."
But illegal fighting can attract some unsavory characters as Danny and Bobby have learned in the past.
"We were in a warehouse in Brooklyn and Bobby was fighting a Russian man for $100,000 each," added Danny.
"Bobby won the fight but they wouldn't pay and put a gun to our heads and made us get on our knees.
"I spoke with the promoter and told him that he could keep the money but would have to be insane to think that I would leave it like that.
"I threatened to kill him – I'm not sure if I would have done but I wasn't going to let him take $200,000 from us.
"Thankfully he paid us and we walked away - but those incidents are rare.
"Back when we used to allow gambling at the events and charge a door price we could make about $100,000 a night and a top fighter could easily walk away with $100,000.
"But we want this sport to be legitimate so we don't allow gambling anymore – we've taken a hit in the pocket but it will be worth it once we're mainstream."
Danny spent five years in prison but was facing 300 before he took a plea deal on charges ranging from racketeering to conspiracy to murder.
"When I got out of prison I knew that I had to do something and I wanted to get into boxing promoting," added Danny.
"Bobby and I got together and started to put fights on.
"He's the poster boy of the bare knuckle boxing world – he's the guy who is going to pave the way for this to become a legitimate sport.
"Before that happens we've got to stay underground – we've actually got a fight planned on a boat in international waters so we can gamble and do everything legally – but I can't say too much about that."
Bobby won his fight against former marine Dreyton Jackson in less than five minutes after numerous body punches knocked him down and forced him to quit.
The fighter will now train and continue in his efforts to get in the ring with the UFC's Kimbo Slice.


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Hey Lisa,
That is a beautiful picture, however, I think that is a Dove.
I have really enjoyed your blog regarding NASE. I have learned a lot and would like to know how I can do the same sort of thing. How did you do all of this? Is it hard? I took a free introductory web site design class at my local library here in Austin. I am very computer literate as far as the OS and applications go, but have yet not made a personal website.
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Oh, and yes – - my friend Leanne did correct me that it is, in fact, a Dove.. not a robin. I just left my post as is to show I\'m not perfect lol
What a nice dove shot. I like your use of shallow depth of field.