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The Church of Our Lady of Pity is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Staten Island, New York City. The church is located at 1616 Richmond Avenue, just south of the Staten Island Expressway.

History
Our Lady of Pity was established on Christmas 1913 as a mission church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in West Brighton, to serve members of the Italian Catholic community. Mount Carmel pastor Louis Riccio celebrated Mass in private homes until the dedication of a chapel in 1919 in Graniteville. Four years later, it became an Italian national parish under the title of "Our Lady of Pity, the Sorrowful Mother". Father John Gallo was the first resident pastor. In 1924 a church was erected at 1382 Richmond Avenue. A highlight of parish life was the annual parish feast of St. Michael the Archangel, a weekend of food, dancing and a parade that featured a truck carrying a statue of St. Michael. In 1937 it was staffed by members of the Pious Society of Saint Paul of Alba but later returned to diocesan administration.

During World War II, Staten Island held camps for enemy prisoners of war. Italian POWs were granted day passes and attended services, picnics and dances at Our Lady of Pity, several marrying young women from the parish. With an increasingly diversified population in the area, in 1954 Our Lady of Pity became a territorial parish.

In 1956, in anticipation of the construction of the Staten Island Expressway, Msgr. Ricotti purchased land at 1616 Richmond Avenue, where a parish hall and rectory were constructed.  In 1965, territory south and east of the Staten Island Expressway became part of the new Holy Family parish. The parish hall served as a worship site until 1988, when the present church was dedicated by Archbishop John Cardinal O'Connor. In 1998, a Parish Center, named in honor of Cardinal O'Connor, was dedicated. The Cooley's Anemia Foundation of Staten Island hosts blood drives at the Cardinal O'Connor Center.

The parish hosts an annual "Eve of Solemn Remembrance", sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Staten Island in commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The Sri Lankan Catholic Community of New York and New Jersey gathers monthly at Our Lady of Pity.

Pastors

Merger
In 2015 St. Anthony of Padua in Travis merged with Our Lady of Pity.  The Feast of St. Anthony is celebrated at both parish churches, with the customary St. Anthony's Bread being distributed.  In Travis, a statue of St. Anthony is carried in a procession followed by a reception in the parish hall. Fr. John J. Wroblewski, formerly pastor of St. Anthony's from 1999 to 2012 is pastor of Our Lady of Pity and St. Anthony of Padua.

Church of St. Anthony of Padua
Many immigrants of various nationalities worked in the linoleum factory established in 1873. At first, Irish workers were tended by a priest from St. Mary of the Assumption in Port Richmond. Later, a Polish-speaking priest held services in a social hall. In 1908, St. Anthony of Padua was founded as a mission church by Rev. Joseph Brzoziewski, pastor of St. Adalbert's Church to serve members of the Polish Catholic community in Linoleumville. Father John W. Suchy was the first pastor. A church was built, and in 1929, a parish hall.  The red—brick church suffered serious fires, in 1915 and again in 1965. Lightning struck the steeple, causing a fire and some damage in June 2012.

In 1954 it became a territorial parish.

Pastors
 Fr. John W. Suchy
 Fr. Andrew W. Gryguc, 1920 to 1957
 Fr. Raphael Pakulniewicz, 1967 to 1999
 Fr. John J. Wroblewski, 1999 to 2012

References

External links
 Parish of Our Lady of Pity and St. Anthony of Padua website
 NYS Senate resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Our lady of Pity Parish

Roman Catholic churches in Staten Island

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Q: Easy Deploying of Python and application in one Bundle , For Linux I Develop Fairly large python application on server side , with all database connect , files extraction , parsing , command line calls.
It becomes a nightmare for deploying as i used many third party modules outside of standard python lib. And i lost track of them . Especially Differnt Linux OS uses different version of them so it is no longer good to install them using OS's  package manager.
I want to deploy them in all one bundle including current python version i am using (Most OS Still ship with Python 2.5,6 i am using 2.7 and 2.7 specific features.) .
Further more , i have to teach the client to how to deploy , so they can test out in other servers. But they are not linux experts . I have to make it easy , in one script or by doing copy and paste.
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A: Most Python packages can be deployed by creating a lib or similar directory in your deployment, and adding it to sys.path in Python, or PYTHONPATH outside, then copying the package directory (usually inside the directory you unzipped) into that directory. This lets you keep the package with your deployed code, say, in a Mercurial repository.
Deploying Python itself is going to be a bit more hassle, but if you can control where it's installed (such as /usr/local or /opt), then it's just a matter of ./configure --prefix=..., make, and sudo make install. Then you can point your scripts to that Python by starting them with a line like #!/usr/local/bin/python, as long as the script is marked executable.
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A: This is a broad topic, but here are some pointers.
For your Python project and it's dependencies, have a look at virtualenv, and pip.
Virtualenv provides an isolated python environment on your target platform that you can then install your project into.
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If you want to learn more about package distribution in Python then you should also read up about the distribute project.
For the non-python components of the system, including installing python itself, a system automation tool like Puppet can be used, but sounds like it might be overkill for your needs. If you are looking for a one-step installation, you should probably be looking into building a package for your target system's package manager.

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I want to deploy them in all one module including current python version i am using (Most OS Still ship with Python 2.5,6 i am using 2.7 and 2.7 specific features.) .

May be VirtualEnv is what you need for this?

A: There's no reason for Super Simple Server Side Setup.
Don't waste time on that.
How many server installations will happen?  Not many.
Sys admins expect a certain level of complexity in server-based applications.
You have a list of 3rd party packages; they follow that list and do the installs.
Then -- after they've done all the installs -- they install and configure your package.
That's what many sys admins who work on servers expect.   They expect dependencies and they expect a multi-step install.

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Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah
25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon,
which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied: 1
25:2 It is the glory of God 2 to conceal 3 a matter,
and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.
25:3 As the heaven is high 4 and the earth is deep
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. 5
25:4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and material 6 for the silversmith will emerge;
25:5 remove the wicked from before the king, 7
and his throne 8 will be established in righteousness. 9
25:6 Do not honor yourself before the king,
and do not stand in the place of great men;
25:7 for it is better for him 10 to say to you, "Come up here," 11
than to put you lower 12 before a prince,
whom your eyes have seen. 13
25:8 Do not go out hastily to litigation, 14
or 15 what will you do afterward
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
25:9 When you argue a case 16 with your neighbor,
do not reveal the secret of another person, 17
25:10 lest the one who hears it put you to shame
and your infamy 18 will never go away.
25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, 19
so is a word skillfully spoken. 20
25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, 21
so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. 22
25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, 23
so is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
for he refreshes the heart 24 of his masters.
25:14 Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, 25
so is the one who boasts 26 of a gift not given. 27
25:15 Through patience 28 a ruler can be persuaded, 29
and a soft tongue 30 can break a bone. 31
25:16 When you find 32 honey, eat only what is sufficient for you,
lest you become stuffed 33 with it and vomit it up. 34
25:17 Don't set foot too frequently 35 in your neighbor's house,
lest he become weary 36 of you and hate you.
25:18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, 37
so is the one who testifies against 38 his neighbor as a false witness. 39
25:19 Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, 40
so is confidence 41 in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble. 42
25:20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, 43
or like vinegar poured on soda, 44
so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. 45
25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
25:22 for you will heap coals of fire on his head, 46
and the Lord will reward you. 47
25:23 The north wind 48 brings forth rain,
and a gossiping tongue 49 brings forth 50 an angry look. 51
25:24 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop
than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife. 52
25:25 Like cold water to a weary person, 53
so is good news from a distant land. 54
25:26 Like a muddied 55 spring and a polluted 56 well,
so is a righteous person who gives way 57 before the wicked.
25:27 It is not good 58 to eat too much honey,
nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory. 59
25:28 Like a city that is broken down and without a wall,
so is a person who cannot control his temper. 60
1 sn This section of the book of Proverbs contains proverbs attributed to Solomon but copied by Hezekiah's sages (between 715 b.c. and 687 b.c.). Some scholars conclude that this has no historical value other than to report the later disposition that people thought they came from Solomon's time, but if that were the only consideration, then that in itself would have to be considered as a piece of historical information. But if the reference is an earlier note in the collection, then it becomes more valuable for consideration. The proverbs in these lines differ from the earlier ones in that these are multiple line sayings using more similes; chapters 28-29 are similar to 10-16, but chapters 25-27 differ in having few references to God.
2 sn The proverb provides a contrast between God and the king, and therein is the clue to the range of application involved. The interest of the king is ruling or administering his government; and so the subject matter is a contrast to the way God rules his kingdom.
3 sn The two infinitives form the heart of the contrast – "to conceal a matter" and "to search out a matter." God's government of the universe is beyond human understanding – humans cannot begin to fathom the intentions and operations of it. But it is the glory of kings to search out matters and make them intelligible to the people. Human government cannot claim divine secrecy; kings have to study and investigate everything before making a decision, even divine government as far as possible. But kings who rule as God's representatives must also try to represent his will in human affairs – they must even inquire after God to find his will. This is their glorious nature and responsibility. For more general information on vv. 2-27, see G. E. Bryce, "Another Wisdom 'Book' in Proverbs," JBL 91 (1972): 145-57.
4 tn Heb "heavens for height and earth for depth." The proverb is clearly intending the first line to be an illustration of the second – it is almost emblematic parallelism.
5 sn The proverb is affirming a simple fact: The king's plans and decisions are beyond the comprehension of the common people. While the king would make many things clear to the people, there are other things that are "above their heads" or "too deep for them." They are unsearchable because of his superior wisdom, his caprice, or his need for secrecy. Inscrutability is sometimes necessary to keep a firm grip on power.
6 tn The Hebrew כֶּלִי (keli) means "vessel; utensil" (cf. KJV, ASV, NASB). But purging dross from silver does not produce a "vessel" for the silversmith. Some versions therefore render it "material" (e.g., NIV, NRSV). The LXX says "that it will be entirely pure." So D. W. Thomas reads כָּלִיל (kalil) and translates it "purified completely" ("Notes on Some Passages in the Book of Proverbs," VT 15 [1965]: 271-79; cf. NAB). W. McKane simply rearranges the line to say that the smith can produce a work of art (Proverbs [OTL], 580; cf. TEV "a thing of beauty"). The easiest explanation is that "vessel" is a metonymy of effect, "vessel" put for the material that goes into making it (such metonymies occur fairly often in Psalms and Proverbs).
7 sn These two verses present first an illustration and then the point (so it is emblematic parallelism). The passage uses imperatives to teach that the wicked must be purged from the kingdom.
8 sn "Throne" is a metonymy of subject (or adjunct); it is the symbol of the government over which the king presides (cf. NCV, TEV).
9 sn When the king purges the wicked from his court he will be left with righteous counselors and his government therefore will be "established in righteousness" – it will endure through righteousness (cf. NLT "made secure by justice"). But as J. H. Greenstone says, "The king may have perfect ideals and his conduct may be irreproachable, but he may be misled by unscrupulous courtiers" (Proverbs, 264).
10 tn The phrase "for him" is supplied in the translation for clarity.
11 sn This proverb, covering the two verses, is teaching that it is wiser to be promoted than to risk demotion by self-promotion. The point is clear: Trying to promote oneself could bring on public humiliation; but it would be an honor to have everyone in court hear the promotion by the king.
12 tn The two infinitives construct form the contrast in this "better" sayings; each serves as the subject of its respective clause.
13 tc Most modern commentators either omit this last line or attach it to the next verse. But it is in the text of the MT as well as the LXX, Syriac, Vulgate, and most modern English versions (although some of them do connect it to the following verse, e.g., NAB, NIV, NRSV, NLT).
14 tn Heb "do not go out hastily to strive"; the verb "to strive" means dispute in the legal context. The last clause of v. 7, "what your eyes have seen," does fit very well with the initial clause of v. 8. It would then say: What you see, do not take hastily to court, but if the case was not valid, he would end up in disgrace.
sn The Hebrew verb רִיב (riv) is often used in legal contexts; here the warning is not to go to court hastily lest it turn out badly.
15 tn The clause begins with פֶּן (pen, "lest") which seems a bit out of place in this line. C. H. Toy suggests changing it to כִּי (ki, "for") to make a better connection, instead of supplying an ellipsis: "lest it be said what…" (Proverbs [ICC], 461).
16 tn The verse begins with the direct object רִיבְךָ (ribkha, "your case") followed by the imperative from the same root, רִיב (riv, "argue"). It is paralleled by the negated Piel jussive. The construction of the clauses indicates that the first colon is foundational to the second: "Argue…but do not reveal," or better, "When you argue…do not reveal."
17 sn The concern is that in arguing with one person a secret about another might be divulged, perhaps deliberately in an attempt to clear oneself. The point then is about damaging a friendship by involving the friend without necessity or warrant in someone else's quarrel.
18 tn The noun דִּבָּה (dibbah, "infamy; defamation; evil report; whispering") is used of an evil report here (e.g., Gen 37:2), namely a true report of evil doing. So if a person betrays another person's confidence, he will never be able to live down the bad reputation he made as one who betrays secrets (cf. NIV).
19 sn The verse uses emblematic parallelism, stating the simile in the first part and the point in the second. The meaning of the simile is not entirely clear, but it does speak of beauty, value, and artistry. The "apples of gold" (possibly citrons, quinces, oranges, or apricots) may refer to carvings of fruit in gold on columns.
20 tn Heb "on its wheels." This expression means "aptly, fittingly." The point is obviously about the immense value and memorable beauty of words used skillfully (R. N. Whybray, Proverbs [CBC], 148). Noting the meaning of the term and the dual form of the word, W. McKane suggests that the expression is metaphorical for the balancing halves of a Hebrew parallel wisdom saying: "The stichos is a wheel, and the sentence consisting of two wheels is a 'well-turned' expression" (Proverbs [OTL], 584). The line then would be describing a balanced, well-turned saying, a proverb; it is skillfully constructed, beautifully written, and of lasting value.
21 sn This saying is another example of emblematic parallelism; the first half is the simile, and the second half makes the point from it: A wise rebuke that is properly received is of lasting value. The rebuke in the ear of an obedient student is like ornaments of fine jewelry.
22 tn The "ear of the listener" refers to the obedient disciple, the one who complies with the reproof he hears. Cf. KJV, ASV, NAB "an obedient ear."
23 sn The emblem in the parallelism of this verse is the simile of the first line. Because snow at the time of harvest would be rare, and probably unwelcome, various commentators have sought to explain this expression. R. N. Whybray suggests it may refer to snow brought down from the mountains and kept cool in an ice hole (Proverbs [CBC], 148); this seems rather forced. J. H. Greenstone following Rashi, a Jewish scholar who lived a.d. 1040-1105, suggests it might refer to the refreshing breeze that comes from snow-capped mountains (Proverbs, 260). C. H. Toy suggests a snow-cooled drink (Proverbs [ICC], 464), and W. McKane an application of ice water to the forehead (Proverbs [OTL], 585). Some English versions replace "snow" with "water" (cf. TEV "cold water"; CEV "cool water"). These all attempt to explain the simile; but the point is clear enough, a faithful servant is refreshing to his master. The analogy could be hypothetical – as refreshing as the coolness of snow would be in harvest time.
24 tn Heb "he restores the life [or, soul] of his masters." The idea suggests that someone who sends the messenger either entrusts his life to him or relies on the messenger to resolve some concern. A faithful messenger restores his master's spirit and so is "refreshing."
25 sn The emblem now is one of clouds and winds that would be expected to produce rain; they gain attention and raise people's expectations but prove to be disappointing when no rain is forthcoming, and hence could be thought of as deceitful.
26 tn The form מִתְהַלֵּל (mithallel) is the Hitpael participle of the well-known word for "praise"; but in this stem it means "to praise oneself" or "to boast." The description of "windbag" seems appropriate in this context.
27 tn Heb "a gift of falsehood." This would mean that the individual brags about giving a gift, when there is no gift.
28 tn Heb "long of anger" or "forbearance" (so NASB).
29 tn The two imperfect verbs in this line may be nuanced as potential imperfects because what is described could happen, but does not do so as a rule.
30 tn The "tongue" is a metonymy of cause; and so the expression here refers to soft or gentle speech. This fits well with the parallel idea of patience ("long of anger") – through a calm patient persuasion much can be accomplished. Some English versions relate this figure directly to the persuasion of a ruler in the previous line (cf. TEV "can even convince rulers").
31 sn The idea of breaking a bone uses the hardest and most firm part of the body in contrast to the "softness of the tongue." Both are figurative, forming a comparison. A gentle speech can break down any stiff opposition.
32 tn The verse simply begins "you have found honey." Some turn this into an interrogative clause for the condition laid down (cf. KJV, ASV, NASB, NLT); most make the form in some way subordinate to the following instruction: "when you find…eat."
33 tn The verb means "to be satisfied; to be sated; to be filled." Here it means more than satisfied, since it describes one who overindulges and becomes sick. The English verb "stuffed" conveys this idea well.
34 sn The proverb warns that anything overindulged in can become sickening. The verse uses formal parallelism to express first the condition and then its consequences. It teaches that moderation is wise in the pleasures of life.
35 tn Heb "make your foot rare." The verb is הֹקַר (hoqar), the Hiphil imperative of יָקַר (yaqar, "to be rare; to be precious"). To "make one's foot rare" would mean to keep the visits to a minimum as well as making them valuable – things increase in value, according to the nuances of this word, when they are rare.
36 tn Heb "gets full." This verb means "to be sated; to be satisfied; to be filled." It is often used with reference to food, but here it refers to frequent visits that wear out one's welcome (cf. NLT).
37 sn The first line identifies the emblem of the proverb: False witnesses are here compared to deadly weapons because they can cause the death of innocent people (e.g., Exod 20:16; Deut 5:20; and Prov 14:5).
38 tn The verb עָנָה ('anah) followed by the preposition בְּ (bet) with its object means "to testify against" (answer against someone). With the preposition לְ (lamed) it would mean "to testify for" someone. Here the false witness is an adversary, hence the comparison with deadly weapons.
39 tn While עֵד ('ed) could be interpreted as "evidence" (a meaning that came from a metonymy – what the witness gives in court), its normal meaning is "witness." Here it would function as an adverbial accusative, specifying how he would answer in court.
40 sn The similes in this emblematic parallelism focus on things that are incapable of performing certain activities – they are either too painful to use or are ineffective.
41 tn Since there is no preposition to clarify the construction, there are two ways to take the term מִבְטָח (mivtakh, "confidence") in the context. It can either refer (1) to reliance on an unfaithful person, or it can refer (2) to that on which the unfaithful person relies. C. H. Toy argues for the second, that what the faithless person relies on will fail him in the time of trouble (Proverbs [ICC], 466). This view requires a slight change in the MT to make "confidence" a construct noun (i.e., the confidence of the faithless); the first view, which fits better the MT as it stands, says that "confidence [in] a faithless person" is like relying on a decaying tooth or a lame foot. This is the view preferred in most English versions, including the present one.
42 tn Heb "in the day of trouble"; KJV, NASB "in time of trouble."
43 tc The consonants of the Hebrew text of this verse are similar to the consonants in v. 19. The LXX has a much longer reading: "Like vinegar is bad for a wound, so a pain that afflicts the body afflicts the heart. Like a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the pain of a man wounds the heart" (NRSV follows much of the LXX reading; NAB follows only the second sentence of the LXX reading). The idea that v. 20 is a dittogram is not very convincing; and the Greek version is too far removed to be of help in the matter.
44 tn The second simile mentions pouring vinegar on soda. The LXX has "scab," but that does not fit as a sensitive thing. The reference is to sodium carbonate (natural in Egypt) which can be neutralized with vinegar.
45 sn It is inappropriate and counterproductive to sing songs to a heavy heart. One needs to be sensitive to others (e.g., 1 Sam 19:9).
46 sn The imagery of the "burning coals" represents pangs of conscience, more readily effected by kindness than by violence. These coals produce the sharp pain of contrition through regret (e.g., 18:19; 20:22; 24:17; Gen 42-45; 1 Sam 24:18-20; Rom 12:20). The coals then would be an implied comparison with a searing conscience.
47 sn The second consequence of treating enemies with kindness is that the Lord will reward the act. The fact that this is promised shows that the instruction here belongs to the religious traditions of Israel.
48 sn One difficulty here is that it is the west wind that brings rain to Israel (e.g., 1 Kgs 18:41-44). C. H. Toy suggests that the expression is general, referring to a northwest wind – unless it is an error (Proverbs [ICC], 468). J. P. M. van der Ploeg suggests that the saying originated outside the land, perhaps in Egypt ("Prov 25:23," VT 3 [1953]: 189-92). But this would imply it was current in a place where it made no sense. R. N. Whybray suggests that the solution lies with the verb "brings forth" (תְּחוֹלֵל, tÿkholel); he suggests redefining it to mean "repels, holds back" (cf. KJV "driveth away"). Thus, the point would be that the north wind holds back the rain just as an angry look holds back slander (Proverbs [CBC], 149). But the support for this definition is not convincing. Seeing this as a general reference to northerly winds is the preferred solution.
49 tn Heb "a tongue of secret" or "a hidden tongue," referring to someone who goes around whispering about people behind their backs (cf. KJV, NAB, NASB, NRSV "a backbiting tongue").
50 tn The phrase "brings forth" does not appear in Hebrew in this line but is implied by the parallelism with the previous line; it is supplied here in the translation for clarity.
51 sn The verse implies a comparison between the two parts to make the point that certain things automatically bring certain results. Gossiping words will infuriate people as easily as the northerly winds bring the cold rain.
52 tn This proverb is identical with 21:9; see the notes there.
53 tn Heb "a weary [or, faint] soul" (so NASB, NIV); KJV, ASV, NRSV "a thirsty soul," but "soul" here refers to the whole person.
54 sn The difficulty of getting news of any kind from a distant land made its reception all the more delightful when it was good (e.g., Gen 45:27; Prov 15:30).
55 tn The Niphal participle is from רָפַס (rafas), which means "to stamp; to tread; to foul by treading [or, by stamping]." BDB 952 s.v. defines it here as a "fountain befouled." The picture is one of a spring of water where men and beasts gather and muddy it by their trampling in and out of it.
56 tn The Hophal participle from שָׁחַת (shakhat, "to ruin; to destroy; to corrupt") provides a general description – the well has been "ruined" or "corrupted" (so ASV) and is therefore unusable.
57 tn The verb מָט (mat) means "to give way; to move." This probably refers to the integrity of the righteous being lost – comparing it to moving [off course]. T. T. Perowne writes, "To see a righteous man moved from his steadfastness through fear or favour in the presence of the wicked is as disheartening as to find the stream turbid and defiled at which you were longing to quench your thirst" (Proverbs, 161). But the line may refer to the loss of social standing and position by the righteous due to the plots of the wicked – just as someone muddied the water, someone made the righteous slip from his place.
58 sn This is a figure of speech known as tapeinosis – a deliberate understatement to emphasize a worst-case scenario: "it is bad!"
59 tn Heb "and the investigation of their glory is not glory." This line is difficult to understand but it forms an analogy to honey – glory, like honey, is good, but not to excess. The LXX rendered this, "it is proper to honor notable sayings." A. A. MacIntosh suggests, "He who searches for glory will be distressed" ("A Note on Prov 25:27," VT 20 [1970]: 112-14). G. E. Bryce has "to search out difficult things is glorious" ("Another Wisdom 'Book' in Proverbs," JBL 91 (1972): 145-47). R. C. Van Leeuwen suggests, "to seek difficult things is as glory" ("Proverbs 25:27 Once Again," VT 36 [1986]: 105-14). The Hebrew is cryptic, but not unintelligible: "seeking their glory [is not] glory." It is saying that seeking one's own glory is dishonorable.
60 tn Heb "whose spirit lacks restraint" (ASV similar). A person whose spirit (רוּחַ, ruakh) "lacks restraint" is one who is given to outbursts of passion, who lacks self-control (cf. NIV, NRSV, CEV, NLT). This person has no natural defenses but reveals his true nature all the time. The proverb is stating that without self-control a person is vulnerable, like a city without defenses.
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Mother Nature's beauty often leaves me speechless. When you see some of the fascinating images by landscape photographer Greg Large you may feel the same way too. View Greg's work via The Vigorous Beauty Of Trees in the Edge of Humanity Magazine. They are too beautiful to not pass along for your viewing pleasure too.
or toward any other physical body having mass.
And a time to rest.
but natural in its own right.
except for dates on a calendar.
that to live, to be alive, is to change?
Reduce. Recycle. Reuse they say.
As I matured, adult responsibilities pushed childhood activities to the recesses of my mind. But, I never dreamed the four seasons of my youth would become a distant memory, something to read about in history books of a time that once was.
As a child, leaves fell in September.
A few years ago they began in August.
This year, my yard was covered in July.
Thunderstorms previously endured in June and humidity that marked August are now daily occurrences commandeering the summer I use to know. Look forward to. Love.
but we were too busy, too greedy, too self-centered to notice.
Two seasons: hot and cold.


TEHERAN (AFP) - The detained Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian faces trial for espionage and three other charges including "collaboration with hostile governments", his lawyer said on Monday.
Rezaian, the newspaper's Teheran correspondent, has been in jail for nine months but no date has yet been set for court, Leila Ahsan said, revealing the case against her client for the first time and saying it contained "no justifiable proof".
In a telephone call after meeting Rezaian, she said Rezaian was also accused of gathering classified information and disseminating propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Ahsan revealed the charges hours after senior judicial official said the file against Rezaian, an American-Iranian citizen, is "thick and contains different aspects".
However Ahsan said: "Jason is a journalist and the nature of his work is to have access to information and to publish it. He had no access to confidential information, either directly or indirectly." Rezaian, 39, was detained in Teheran on July 22 last year, along with his Iranian wife who was later released on bail.
Rezaian is being held in the capital's notorious Evin Prison, where Ahsan said he was "in good spirits" but had no access to newspapers or media.
His detention has political resonance because of his dual nationality and long-running talks between Iran and world powers, including the United States, regarding Teheran's disputed nuclear programme.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif last week said the charges against Rezaian were "very serious" and were a matter for Iran's judiciary, insisting the case was free of political interference.
Zarif's remarks came after the Post accused Iran of thwarting Rezaian's access to legal counsel.
The reporter was among four US citizens that President Barack Obama last month urged Iran to return home.
On April 2, Iran and world powers agreed the key parameters for a deal that would end a 12-year standoff about concerns that Iran is seeking a nuclear bomb.
Iran insists its atomic programme is entirely peaceful and meant for civilian energy purposes only.


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Camp Living Room: Changes To Summer Camps Are Leaving Parents Scrambling
Some camps have already canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and others are rethinking their programs to ensure camper safety.
By Susie An
May 9, 2020, 6 a.m. CT
Typical summer day camp games, like pictured here in Evanston from a recent summer, are unlikely to happen this year because of the coronavirus pandemic — if camp happens at all. Courtesy of Evanston Park, Recreation, Community Services
As the school year winds down, kids would normally be getting ready for summer camp. Picture days swimming in the pool, working on arts and crafts and sharing popsicles with friends. But as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Illinois, the summer camp tradition is uncertain.
"I'm not holding my breath that any of this is happening," said Chicago parent Jessica Besser-Rosenberg. "Everyone should be making contingency plans right now if possible."
For parents and day camps across the Chicago area, it's time for Plan B. Faced with the reality that social distancing restrictions will almost certainly be extended into the summer, parents and camps are working on backup plans. Some camps have already canceled, while others are talking about limiting size, changing some sports to just skill and drill or offering Zoom camp.
Meanwhile, parents are scrambling.
Besser-Rosenberg had registered her nearly five-year-old son for four different summer camps, including a bike camp where he could learn to ride without training wheels. Now, she's thinking the bike riding will have to happen the old-fashioned way.
Besser-Rosenberg and her husband are fortunate to be able to work from home, she said, but mixing that with caring for their two kids is becoming more difficult as the weather gets warmer and tensions mount. She's considering "Camp Grandma's House" in Canada.
"We may decide to take our work-from-home and childcare scenario over the border where my parents would be able to help out more with the kids," she said. "We would have a backyard and basement, because we don't have either of those."
Illinois' stay-at-home order is set to expire at the end of May but could be extended. Social distancing is expected to persist over the summer for the Chicago area. Gov. JB Pritzker has a plan to reopen the state in five phases on a region-by-region basis, based on progress in key health indicators. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday laid out a similar plan for the city.
While parents are coming up with their backup plans, camps are also busy planning out different scenarios.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago said it still hopes to open its camps in June. They've been hearing from families about what they want to see for this year's program.
"Many said they're looking to just have their kids have fun and let some of that cooped up energy out after weeks of being house-bound," said Man Yee Lee, the YMCA spokeswoman. "On the other spectrum, though, we also saw some parents are looking for more opportunities to continue academic learning."
Lee said, of course, camp will certainly look different. That means limiting the number of kids participating and changing the pickup and drop-off process. They're also planning to have Zoom meetings if in-person camp is delayed. The Chicago Park District has postponed its registration and has moved the camp start day to July.
Programs are also considering virtual options, including a virtual art camp in Evanston.
"We could provide all the materials for the families to pick up before the camp starts and create a Zoom sign-in for the families to come out daily with the instructor leading the kids," said Lawrence Hemingway, the director of the Evanston Park, Recreation and Community Services division in the northern suburb.
Changing health guidelines
Hemingway said the challenge is not knowing yet what the actual health guidelines will be. He said some families have pulled their registration for various reasons. This includes some families who might not be able to afford it now. He said his division has a plan for everything, including further cutting down the number of campers and relocating camps.
"We'll be prepared to start at a later date [or] put social distancing guidelines in place," he said.
He said some of the more contact-heavy sports programs will shift to skill and drill camps. "Horse" might be the only game played at basketball camp.
Hemingway said normally they would've interviewed potential camp workers in March. They're holding off on making job offers for the summer.
The last option is canceling in-person camp.
"We'll have to figure out what that impact looks like," Hemingway said. "We really would hate it if we aren't able to offer those opportunities to our young people."
Bolingbrook mom Tenille Jackson has already canceled lifeguard camp for her fifth grade daughter. She's spent the last few summers in the pool, but not this year.
"Especially after Dr. [Ngozi] Ezike talked about the fecal shedding, I was like nope," Jackson said. "We're not doing that."
Dr. Ezike with the Illinois Department of Public Health said for the time being, public swimming pools pose a health risk in spreading coronavirus.
Jackson is founder of a group called Chicagoland Mom Squad. She said while some parents are pulling their kids from camp out of health concerns, others don't have much of a choice but to hold out hope. She said parents should talk with their employer if the only option is to continue working from home while caring for their children.
Jackson knows her daughter is disappointed about spending summer at home, so she's coming up with daily activities — masked bike rides, gardening and s'mores.
"The big thing for me right now is I really want to make sure we're opening in September," Jackson said.
It might not be the summer anyone wants, but she thinks schools reopening in the fall should be the priority.
Susie An covers education for WBEZ. Follow her on Twitter @WBEZeducation and @soosieon.
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Add the miso butter to glaze the corn and add the dashi to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Stir until miso butter is dissolved and most of the dashi has evaporated. Serve immediately.


In a joyous homage to the Great British summer, The Bibby Sisters: Nicola and Alexandra will perform an evening of sparkling piano duets with poetry and prose read by familiar radio voices Carole Boyd and Zeb Soanes.
The programme will include music by George Gershwin, Saint Saens, Piazzolla and Elgar with words by Dylan Thomas, Charles Causley and Willy Rushton.
Performed in the atmospheric setting of St. Paul's, Covent Garden. Known as The Actors' Church, the walls are filled with tributes to the great British actors of stage and screen.
An uplifting evening of music and poetry in the heart of London's Theatreland.
Sisters Nicola and Alexandra (aka the Bibby Piano Duo) joined forces with Carole Boyd - perhaps best known for her creation of Lynda Snell in The Archers - to create programmes of words and music fifteen years ago and have been much in demand ever since at festivals, stately homes, universities, music societies and concert halls throughout the UK, including: Holkham Hall, the Cheltenham Festival, Houghton Hall, Blairquhan Castle, the Stratford Poetry Festival and the Purcell Room on London's South Bank.
The trio explore a wide range of themes in an imaginative and dynamic way. Music dovetails with words, combining the duo's broad repertoire with poetry and dramatic literature from all periods in programmes that are expressive, stimulating and often hilarious.
They are delighted to be bringing Recollections of Summer to the Actor's Church and are especially thrilled to be joined by Zeb Soanes who collaborated with Carole recently on a new recording of Walton's Façade.


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While SocialChorus has been hustling all around, there's one piece of the puzzle they've left on idle for a little too long. Meanwhile, the competition has been hustling.
First step: elevate the identity system. The mark must make it possible for prospects to subconsciously judge SocialChorus as an equal to the services and products they've already learned to value and respect.
SocialChorus, from the first impression, must "look" the part.
Clarify the brand position, message, and presentation. Give the prospect a reason within the first 5 seconds to determine SocialChorus' viability of being a contender and worthy of their evaluation.
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Sophisticated Smiles doesn't feel like a corporate space. We go out of our way to give patients a comfortable experience each time they visit our office.
Sophisticated Smiles is different from the normal dental office. We bake food right here in the office. We offer patient amenities, comforts, and entertainment.
Not only do we create a cozy atmosphere here, but we also genuinely care for each of our patients. We don't offer temporary fixes–instead, we focus on meeting your long-term goals.
Dr. Mark Szierer and his team believe that your comfort level is of the utmost importance. We work hard to ensure quality procedures along with an enjoyable experience.
Whether you need a standard cleaning, dental implants, or a root canal, we're here to make your procedure pleasant. With patient comforts and dental sedation options, we are confident that we can alleviate your anxiety and make your time with us stress-free.
We think you'll notice there's something different about Sophisticated Smiles. Our practice doesn't feel like a dental office at all. It exudes comfort and class.
We care about each patient as an individual. You are a person first, and a patient second! We provide the best technologies and services, and we offer patient luxuries and entertainment to make you feel right at home.
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At Sophisticated Smiles, we take a comprehensive approach, offering a wide variety of services. Our talented professionals make proactive decisions so that we can prevent dental damage, rather than react to it.
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Sargento Announces R&D Addition
March 24/Plymouth, Wis./Prepared Foods-– Sargento Foods Inc. announced the addition of Glenda Murray as development chef in its Research and Development Department. Murray's primary focus will be to provide culinary development for sauce concepts and products across all divisions.
"Our Research and Development Department has a rich history of pioneering new products and flavors," said Louie Gentine, president of the Consumer Products Division at Sargento. "Glenda's fresh perspective, knowledge and skills allow us to build on our reputation as a leading cheese provider."
Before joining the Sargento family, Murray served as development chef at Portionables Inc. in Bellingham, Wash., where she was responsible for sauce concepts and development. Prior to Portionables, Murray held a position as practicum instructor at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Ore. Other experience includes employment at the University Club in Portland, Ore., the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach, Ore. and several other fine dining establishments on the west coast. She also operated her own business, Country Baskets and Gifts, in Portland, Ore. Murray currently resides in Bellingham, Wash. with husband, Dean, but will be relocating to Kiel, Wis.
"I'm excited to join the team and look forward to contributing to the innovative environment and history at Sargento," said Murray. Murray earned her culinary degree from The Western Culinary Institute, where she also received her American Culinary Federation (ACF) Executive Chef Certification.
From the April 14, 2008, Prepared Foods e-Flash
JMH Premium Announces New R&D Team Members
Intelligent Blends Announces Robust R&D Lab Capabilities
Planterra Foods Announces New Office, R&D Innovation Center Colorado
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Opens New R&D Center, Bolsters Product Innovations


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How to Get Your Music on Facebook & Instagram Stories for FREE!
By MrSteJ 23rd June 2021 1 min read
Facebook has partnered with Distrokid & Tunecore to allow musicians to add to their music to the Facebook & Instagram libraries, for free.
That means if you don't already have a distributor you can sign up to through Facebook and your music will be available to use on Facebook & Instagram Stories as well as Instagram Reels – free of charge.
Why are they doing this? Well Facebook loves it when people use their product, so there's that. I'm betting distributors think people may want to upgrade their 'free' account after a while if they want to distribute to Spotify, Apple Music etc.


Retirement is the dream, right? Just think of all that free time and…boredom?! Fight back the plague of boredom with RetireHappy.co! We got the chance to talk with founder Saul about his project to bring happiness back to retirement.
What was the inspiration that made you start Retire Happy?
I recall doing some research for a marketing class that was dealing with the baby boomer population and I came across some surprising articles that uncovered that almost half of current retirees find retirement to be boring and unexciting within just 6 months of retiring. It turns out that a substantial number of retirees leave their careers with absolutely no plan as to what they want to do or what they want to accomplish when they actually retire. Considering the fact that there are over 76 million baby boomers in this country and more than 6,000 people retire every day (that's 4 per second), the thought that almost half of them will eventually find retirement boring and unfulfilling seems to be a major problem that needs a solution.
I was more than likely doing some work late at night in my dorm room (on't all great ideas start there?).
Is Retire Happy a solo project — or do you have a co-founder, partner, or other team members?
Right now it's solo, but I have a lot of people lined up if it starts to gain traction.
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Since we are currently in beta, we will be testing our product on real users and will continue to refine our service. As part of the beta program, we will begin assessing the needs of our users and will begin developing our proprietary personal action plans that will provide a comprehensive, step-by-step, non-financial retirement plan covering areas such as how best to spend one's time, maintain health, discover new hobbies and relationships, and help achieve one's long term and short term goals for the best possible retirement experience. One can join the beta program directly by signing up at retirehappy.co.
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Autothrottle (automatic throttle ali na kratko "A/T", tudi A/THR) je sistem na letalu ali drugem zrakoplovu, ki samodejno nastavlja moč motorjev - v bistvu avtopilot za motorje. Po navadi A/T vzdržuje določeno hitrost leta, lahko pa tudi vzdržuje potisk (obrate N1) ali pa spreminja moč motorjev za konstantno hitrost vzpenjanja pri določeni hitrosti. A/T je velikokrat povezan s Flight management systemom (FMS) ali pa AFDS (Auto Flight Director System). FMS izračuna najbolj optimalen (ekonomičen) let in posreduje podatke A/T in avtopilotu.

A/T zmanjša pilotovo delo in zmanjša porabo goriva.

Načini delovanja:
Speed mode pri katerem se moč motorjev spreminja tako, da letalo leti pri konstantni hitrosti, po navadi med križarjenjem
Thrust mode motor dovaja določen potisk glede na režim leta npr. vzlet (takeoff), vzpenjanje (climb), pri spuščanju (descent). Ko je v thrust mode, letalo vzdržuje določeno hitrost tako da spreminja kot vzpenjanja ali spuščanja.

A/T ne deluje med vožnjo po tleh (taksiranju). Pilot lahko kadarkoli prekliče A/T in ročno spremeni moč motorjev. Po Boeingovih procedurah se A/T vklopi pred vzletom in se avtomatsko izkopi 2 sekunde po pristanku.

Elektronsko krmiljenje motorja FADEC skrbi za varno delovanje motorjev in, da se ne prekorači omejitev.

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MONTE MINI MARKS MOVE TO GLASGOW
Classics Galore Set to Leave Glasgow for Monte Carlo, in January 2020…
A classic Monte Carlo Mini from the Sixties posed before the splendid Glasgow City Chambers yesterday (19th November) to preview the start of the historic re-run of the event from the city next January.
The car – identical to the ones which scored success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally – completed a red, white and blue trio along with two other classics, a 1968 Volvo Amazon and an MG Midget from 1977, as examples of the amazing collection of up to 100 cars which will gather in George Square on the evening of January 29th next year.
The city is the only British start point of seven European cities including Athens, Milan and Barcelona. In recent years, Paisley and Clydebank have also featured as the only UK start locations but it's the third time Glasgow has taken on the role.
The 2020 start will be the tenth since it returned to Scotland.
The competing crews will set off from the start ramp in front of Glasgow City Chambers in George Square at 7pm for the epic 1300-mile drive to the south of France.
The start is being supported by Glasgow Life, the charity that delivers cultural, sporting and learning activities on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
The 1966 Mk1 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275 is an exact replica of the five cars which took the team prize in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally in the hands of among others, rally legend Paddy Hopkirk. One of them, driven by Rauno Aaltonen and Henry Liddon took first place.
All were known as the LBL cars from their registration plates and owner of the replica car, Geoff Marr from Stirling has managed to repeat that by securing the plate LBL10D for his car. He has spent the past four years rebuilding it into a convincing "Works" Monte Mini, even sourcing genuine parts and equipment including the original Monte Carlo Rally plaque.
For the classic event, cars and crews will compete in three separate categories:
The Historique class is being run for the 23rd year and is restricted to car models which competed in the Monte Carlo Rallies between 1955 and 1980. It will run over eight days on open public roads with the cars and crews undertaking a series of fourteen demanding test stages in the mountains of southern France.
The Classique event is for older cars from as early as 1911 to 1965 and follows the same route to Monte Carlo but does not include any test stages, the goal simply being to finish in Monte Carlo after checking in at a series of control points on the way.
Among the early entries is Dundee GP Colin Levin and his brother Richard who will be driving their late father's 1961 Austin A40, 25 years after he competed in the Monte in the same car.
They are looking forward to the challenge. Said Colin: "It's a great tribute to Dad to attempt the Monte in his car with the added bonus of leaving from Glasgow where he lived for 83 years. Neither of us has been in an event like the Monte – we are a real couple of rookies".
Once again the event also features the popular Monte Heritage Runs which will link with the full-scale events and will take in a series of short classic routes in Scotland including starts from John O' Groats and Aberdeen. Already eleven crews have registered to make the start from the northernmost landmark.
Before the cars set off there will be a classic car show in George Square during the afternoon along with entertainment for spectators who'll enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Monte Start and give the competitors a rousing Scottish send-off.
Billy Garrett, Director of Sport and Events for Glasgow Life said: "The start of the Monte Carlo Rally will see some of the classic vehicles of yesteryear back on the streets of Glasgow next year. It will be a fantastic chance to see some of the greatest automobiles ever made up close and in action as they head off on their journey to Monte Carlo."
Event Director Douglas Anderson said: "Glasgow is one of Europe's great cities and everyone involved in the organisation of this event is delighted to be back here for the 2020 start. Once again it will raise the profile of the city to an international audience and I'm sure the competitors' send-off from George Square will be an occasion never to be forgotten. The Monte belongs to Glasgow".
More information can be found at www.monte.scot
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St. Joseph Catholic Church in Coraopolis, PA offers a one day Marriage Preparation Course in conformity with the guidelines of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The course includes presentations on:the Sacrament of Marriage, Communication, Family of Origin, Transitions in Marriage, Family of Origin, Sexuality and Natural Family Planning, and Finances.
The cost is $100.00 per couple and this includes a full breakfast, a buffet luncheon and all materials. Due to space limitations, registration is only open to 36 couples.
You may register for the May 4, 2019 session by CLICKING HERE to register on line (or the above link in red).
Please note, registration is not complete until the payment is received.
If you have further questions you may email St. Joseph Parish (Eileen Fratangelo) at efratangelo@gaggle.net or call the rectory at 412-264-6162.
You may also register for the August 3, 2019 session by CLICKING HERE to register on line (or the above link in purple).


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Chinese Cat Merchants
Chinese Cemetery
Chinese Marriage Procession
Chinese Opium Den
"Sacrifice of Harvest Moon"
"The City of Nanking
"The City of Ning Po
Entrance in the City of Amoy
Imperial Palace at Tseoua-Shan
An Itinerant Barber
Jugglers Exhibiting at the Court of a Mandarin
The Kilns at King-Tan
Ladies of a Mandarin's Family at Cards
Landing Place at the Yuk-Shan
Landing Place and Entrance to the Temple of Honan, Canton
The Pria Grande, Macao
Woo-E-Shan, or Bohea Hills, Province of Fo-kien
The Woo-Tang Mountains
"An Itinerant Barber" by Thomas Allom | China Illustrated
Commentary by G.H. Wright
The ancient Chinese wore the hair long, a practice the aborigines of most countries are observed to follow, and only discontinued it upon compulsion. While they were permitted by their Tartar conquerors to retain their religion and laws, they were obliged, as a badge of servitude, to shave the head, with the exception of a single tuft upon the crown, that renders baldness visible. Time has softened the sentiments of sorrow that accompanied this humiliating mandate, and the adoption of the custom by all classes in the empire has at length obliterated the painful recollection of its origin. And now, the universality of the habit has created a necessity for a very numerous corps of barbers, who are all itinerant, and placed under very strict surveillance, a severe penalty being attached to practising the art without a regular license from the magistrates.
Not only the head but the whole of the face is to be passed under the razor, so that no Chinaman can perform this indispensable ceremony for himself, hence an additional necessity for an enlarged number of professional operators. In Canton, alone, upwards of 7,000 barbers are constantly perambulating the public streets, indicating their locus and their leisure by twirling a pair of long iron tweezers. Across the barber's shoulders lies a long bamboo lath, from one extremity of which is suspended a small chest of drawers, containing razors, brushes, and shampooing instruments, made of white copper. This piece of furniture serves as a seat for customers, and its counterpoise, which is hung from the other end of the shoulder-lath, consists of a water-vessel, basin, and charcoal- furnace, enclosed in a case. No beards being allowed to grow, no moustache permitted to remain before the age of forty, nor a single hair suffered to wander over any part of the face, the attendance of a barber is lastingly requisite, and considerable dexterity indispensable; and the adroitness which they display in shaving the head, eradicating straggling hairs, and giving a clean and spruce ensemble, is almost an object of curiosity. A Chinese razor is clumsy in appearance, but convenient in operation, and whenever the edge fails, it is restored by friction on an iron plate.
But, shaving is a less scientific part of a barber's vocation than shampooing, a custom practised in many eastern countries ; and the instruments provided for this extraordinary mode of quickening the circulation of the blood, are not only numerous but delicately formed. The candidate being seated on a large chair, the operator beats rapidly with both hands upon all parts of his body. The arms and legs are next stretched, and with sudden jerks that give the idea of dislocation. Sometimes the patient is pulled by one arm, his head being pushed in the opposite direction, the finger joints cracked, and the quick beating repeated, the operator at intervals philipping with his fingers. Instruments are now employed; the application of a brush, resembling the globular flower of the acacia, succeeds to that of the ear-spoon, a thin slip of horn, and lastly come the tweezers and the syringe. Nor does the extreme delicacy of the eye save it from the invasion of these professors of luxury. Several small instruments are applied to this tender organ, without injury, probably with advantage. The eye-pencil consists of a pellet of coral attached to a slip of horn; this is thrust under the eyelids, and turned about with rapidity, producing, of course, a copious flood of tears. Shampooing, the ceremony of which lasts half an hour, and for which a penny is the usual compensation, is closed by paring the nails of both toes and fingers. The Tartar proclamation prohibiting the wearing of long hair, is never extended to the house of mourning; and when a family is visited by the king of terrors, their feelings are so far respected, that they rosy violate this despotic edict, and allow their locks to grow.
I ventured to have my own hair cut by a Chinese barber just once in China. The result made it look I had a vole or other small rodent perched on my head, and I've known other Western men to have similar results in Chinese barber chairs. It's not that the barbers lack skill - they're really quite adept at their craft - they simply have no experience with hair of such varying textures that we of European descent present them with. - MAB
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Setting up WordPress can be difficult if you don't have the right information. Below are five easy steps that will help you to get your new blog up and running in no time. Make sure to follow each step carefully, though, so you can count on a problem-free experience in the future.
WordPress is a great blogging platform for new bloggers. The set-up process, though, can seem like a bit of a mystery. As easy as it might be to work with WordPress, the install process can be difficult. If you are looking into WordPress for beginners, fear not – this guide will give you all the information that you need to get your blog up and running. The entire process only takes five steps, and should take you less than half an hour to complete. Follow along so that you can create a great WordPress website for your new blog.
This is obviously the easiest step of getting WordPress – and it is also free. You will want to go to the WordPress site to download the latest version of the blogging platform. The .zip file that you download will likely contain more information than you actually need, but it's the full kit. You will want to download certain add-ons for WordPress later, but the files that you download from the site should help you to get started with a minimum of fuss. Once you're done with this step, you can move through the rest of the install process.
As a note – you can find WordPress install files elsewhere, but the main site really is the best place to start. Always be careful when looking for files from third parties, because there are unscrupulous individuals out there looking to infect your computer with malware.
Yes, making a database sounds like a lot of work. It's the kind of thing that scares off many new bloggers, but the actual process is actually largely automated. If you want to install WordPress, you will have to make a new MySQL database. Fortunately, the hosting platform of your website should make this relatively easy. It will only take a few button presses, but it is necessary to make sure that you do this step correctly.
To make a database, you will start by going to your website and logging into cPanel. If you don't know how to do this, consult with your host – it's fairly simple. Once you've got that done, you will click on the MySQL databases icon and create a new database. Once you're done with this, you can add users to your database so that you can be prepared for Step 4. If you cannot find your MySQL database tool, consult with your website host – this tool is native to cPanel, but you might feel more comfortable getting a bit of help to find it.
Congratulations – you've now done enough to get the WordPress files in place on your site. You'll want to make sure you follow these directions exactly, though, or your new blog won't work. You will be faced with your first major website choice at this juncture – whether you want to install the file to your website or whether you want it to go to a subdirectory. Either choice is valid, so take a minute to decide how you want your readers to access your blog. If your website is nothing more than a blog, going to the root is usually a wise decision. If it is a commerce site or used for other projects, you might want to make a /blog subdirectory for the website.
If you want your WordPress blog to show up on the main page of your website, you'll just upload the .zip WordPress file to your page's main directory. If you want the files to go to your subdirectory, you'll have to work through cPanel's File Directory to find the right space. Both options work well, and don't be afraid to make a sub-directory – it only takes about a minute's worth of extra work. Once you have the file uploaded, you can right click on the .zip file and extract all of the necessary WordPress files.
When you downloaded your files, you should have downloaded a file called wp-config-sample.php. This file does have everything you need, but you don't need to leave it as it is. That's not only an issue for how to create a blog, but it is a major problem from a security standpoint. As such, you will want to move forward by going back to your website's cPanel and working to change the name of the file as well as a few other minor issues.
Changing the name of the file is fairly simple – all you have to do is click on "Rename" in the www section of cPanel and get rid of the part of the file that says -sample. Once you save the file, you've got the name changed and can move forward. Now that you're done, you can update your user ID and your password, and you can change the table prefix to something unique. This well help you with site security and should allow you to make sure that you've gone through the steps correctly before you move on.
Now that you have the rest of the work done, you can sit back and enjoy letting WordPress finish the process on its own. When people say that WordPress for beginners is a quick process, this is the step that they are usually talking about – the actual install requires much less muss and fuss than your typical install. All you need to do is to make sure that you went through the previous four steps correctly.
The one piece of knowledge that will be absolutely vital here is knowing where you put your WordPress file on your site. As we discussed earlier in this WordPress for beginners guide, you should have placed it either on the main directory or in a sub-directory of your choice. If you placed the file in the main directory, you can go to your website and add /wp-admin/install.php to the address. If you used a subdirectory, you'll place that string of text after the subdirectory name. From here, you can simply follow WordPress' instructions and you will have successfully figured out the mechanics behind how to start a blog.
Looking into WordPress for beginners should be the first step on a rather rewarding journey. Once your site is up and running, you will not only have a platform on which to blog but you should also feel like you know your way around the back end of your website a bit better. As a blogger, you need to have a certain amount of tech savvy – and taking the time to figure out the first step towards setting up your own blog is a great way to reach out into a wider, more technologically advanced world.
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Roofs are very important to us because they protect us from those harsh weather conditions hence the need for durable roofing's and sidings materials. Ensure to make bookings from my roofing's a and sidings in order to repair after they have errors. There is the need to look for the best roofing and sidings so we have to consider the best contractors that will repair or maintained of the roofing's. There are those key factors that need to be followed or determined when choosing the best roofing and siding contractor from a trusted company.
Make sure to determine the price as the factor when choosing the right roofing and sidings contractor company. Make sure to be stable financially in order to afford the roofing and the sidings services. There are many companies providing the roofing and sidings services and it takes a process to determine which one is the best to hire. You have to consider price of the services that you'll so as to plan for repair of this roofs and sings.
In order to hire the best roofing company, you have to consider if that company is working under insurance which is active making it another factor to consider when hiring the roofing company. Make sure your property is well protected from any emerging risks that can happen when your building is been repaired. To avoid any additional expenses after the contractor has suffered risk so you have to ensure that you've chose the contractors who have active insurance cover. Go for those contractors who have insurance covers.
Another factor to consider when hiring the roofing and sidings company is if that company is permitted by the state and also if it has a verified license.
Make sure to hire those companies offering roofing and sidings are located in your area making it available and re-able. Due to the contractors survey, they are able to understand how you want the roofing's and the sidings done to your house. After they have completed the job of fixing the roofs and then you spot something wrong about the roofing's, you are able to call them since they are from your local area.
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South Africa is the world's seventh-largest coal producer and a net exporter – accounting for close to 9% of total world steam coal exports in 2015. Along with Indonesia and Australia, South Africa is shifting directions from Europe toward Asia, with India accounting for 70% of its exports to Asia in 2015. IHS Markit expects South Africa to play a key role providing for Asia's key demand centers, predicting 56MMT in steam coal exports to Asia by 2020, steadily increasing through 2040.
South Africa is well poised to meet Asia's future coal demand. The country's proven reserves sit at an estimated 30 BMT, and an estimated 30 billion MT more in reserves could be extracted from neighboring countries Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. In addition, in 2014, South African suppliers negotiated take-or-pay agreements with the rail operator Transnet, effectively locking in rail rates that will increase only with inflation generally.
South Africa's export competitiveness, however, faces limitations from the quality of its coal, which tends to have high ash content and low calorific value. In addition, Eskom, the domestic utility, eats up close to 125MMT of domestic coal production annually – a figure expected to rise to 160MMT by 2020 due to the government's continued supply security concerns. Suppliers also face mining and labor cost inflation, which has been offset by the rand's depreciation relative to the US dollar. Finally, existing low power prices need to rise to justify greater commitment by the state to coal development; the absence of this commitment already serves as a major disincentive to mining investments.
Despite these obstacles, IHS Markit predicts South African exporters will provide formidable competition for Indonesian suppliers in the southern Asian markets, particularly in India, where Richards Bay material is currently winning at the expense of Indonesian coals.
Visit our APAC and African Coal Market News and Analysis service.