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They're Engaged! To Gift or Not to Gift?
The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. It's understood that guests will have several gift-giving opportunities, such as the bridal shower, bachelorette party, and the wedding itself. So purchasing a gift for their engagement is not necessary. If you feel uncomfortable going empty-handed, a congratulatory card, bottle of wine, or even a bouquet of flowers is fine. Below you'll find a list of reasons why you should give or not give an engagement gift.
You are close to the couple and want to celebrate their engagement with a gift.
You will not be able to attend the wedding or other events.
You have an item that will help them plan their wedding (wedding magazines, calendar, etc.).
Your budget does not permit a gift.
You don't feel close enough to the couple to give an additional gift.
Whatever you decide, the couple is sure to appreciate your sincere congratulations and good wishes on their engagement.


College courses require a lot of unneeded expenses that are adequate enough to just skip on, but a proper backpack is definitely not one of them. Carrying those heavy books all day and all around, in just any backpack is not suitable for your shoulder, your back or to yourself. On the other side, backpacks are a necessary accessory to protect your back throughout the school or college year. It's also something you can or might use for many years even after college.
Backpacks are the safest way to carry the extra book load mandatory for university level courses. This is because they evenly distribute the weight of their components across the shoulders, back and hips. The ideal backpack should have a high storage capacity, a better compartmentalization, and as a matter of course, a style you would not mind rocking every day. But very few backpacks can provide you with all of these without dissatisfying in one of the category. In particular, the backpack with the excessive and highest carrying capacity is also the bulkiest.
To find the backpack that's best suitable for you, you will have to prioritize attributes that suit the needs of your typical class load of heavy books.
To make it easier for you, we have compiled some of the great backpack choices covering all styles. This includes packs for mass storage and light weight day packs alike.
More or less, nothing makes it okay for anyone to have to carry around 800 pages worth of text book material, but these awesome backpacks make it a whole lot easier with super comfortable straps and having the features supporting lower back.
Read on underneath to discover our favorite picks for the best backpacks for heavy books. You will definitely thank us later.
It's that time of the year where you are looking for that perfect backpack for your school/college to carry those heavy books, but with so many great backpacks available to pick from it's hard to decide which one you should pick up.
In order to make selecting a great backpack for college or school a little easier we have done the research and set up what we think are the best backpacks for heavy books.
Our decision to list these as the top backpacks for college/school for heavy books is based on the backpack's design, durability, functionality and mobility. Let's have a look at them.
It has multipurpose pockets, a backpack built with laptop section which fits most of the laptops, lots of functional pockets are available for storing your iPad, laptop, tablet, books, phone, clothes, umbrella, power bank, folders, pen, wallet, bottle and stationery. It's so practical and super safe.
A luggage strap can be thrust and secured to the handle of suitcase or trolley case. Two quick access pockets on the front, glasses pocket and card pocket on the shoulder strap. This backpack is good for both men and women, perfect for riding, work, business, back to school, travel, hiking, short trips, or to carry heavy books as they are durable. It's superb compatible.
This backpack with padded sleeve laptop compartment pocket, could protect your laptop and tech electronics accessories from scratches, perfectly. It also has a USB and Headphones port. With a USB charging port and head phone jack expanded on the side of the backpack and built in charging cable and head phone cable inside, provide benefit to charge your phone and listen to music while travel walking work or on your way.
But this backpack doesn't furnish power bank. A Water proof fabric for unforeseen light rain, But it can't stand the heavy rain. A Travel ruck sack also made with tear resistant durable nylon fabric and its dual access zipper allows for added extra safety and easy access.
The multi compartment design permits students to easily organize and separate everything they need during a standard school day for easy and quick access to their must have items.
Practical and safe side pockets might not be too sturdy or durable.
This backpack is best known for its reliability for its distinct design. You will never have to be anxious about a caught zipper, as this backpack uses modish and stylish straps to secure a wide opening on the top. This makes it easier to load your backpack when you are in a rush. The top flap shuts with sturdy magnetic pin clips.
The pack is entirely padded, and fleece lined in its characteristic pinstripe design from inside. The pack can expand to hold three large and heavy books plus other smaller items. Those who have an above the standard average heavy book load may prefer this backpack.
Yorepek backpack has a separate laptop sleeve inside and along with that, it does offer enough extra padding to secure the laptop from drops. The shoulder straps are padded and contoured with air mesh, making this pack comfortable and nice.
This is the kind of bag that is a walk in the park to carry around, all day. It is the one that can last against years of usage and manipulation as well.
Mocha weir backpack has an amazing material; Smooth metal zipper and Premium Canvas. Contains a lot of pockets in inner compartments; a small note or Purse pockets,3 pockets for pens or other stationery and a separate laptop compartment.
The Outside Compartments includes a zipper pocket which is invisible and two side pockets.
This High capacity backpack can easily accommodate a 14 inches laptop computer, books, wallets, iPad, magazines, iPhone, etc.
The side pockets can effortlessly put a water bottle and an umbrella.
The style and design is definitely remarkable; the simple and fashionable design with fresh colors makes every day lively and different. This sturdy and tough canvas backpack has padded straps for easy comfort, a padded cushion protection for tablet or laptop and padded cushion to protect your back when you carry something heavy, unfortunately you have to carry all those heavy books, which needs a tough and sturdy backpack.
This backpack has fashionable and refining design. The backpack is famous for its fine and exquisite workmanship. The premium canvas is waterproof and wearproof. A thick breathable strap design, which can easily hold most of your daily necessities including your heavy books.
Its design is made with plenty of capacity for your everyday need and extra books. It has reasonable, practical and scientific compartments, which easily makes your goods lay in the backpack efficiently. Specially equipped laptop compartment can carry your laptop/tablet easily.
The design of this cute fashion backpack is modern, polka dot and Aztec-reminiscent, great for school or college going students. It is a great and considerable combination of both patterns. It's a very nice quality backpack with a great range of colors; something for everyone. The shoulder band is well expanded for additional coziness.
It's also washable; wash it with clean water with normal temperatures, not with hot water, wash it separately with others to avoid staining.
The backpack also has two side pockets, plus a laptop section for laptops up to 15 inches, which lays out fairly decent padding for it. It also has a drop sleeve for sun glasses, assuring they won't get scratched up against your other school supplies.
Some of you might want more than just one main compartment/pockets to organize all of their supplies. However, this backpack is more geared towards being a mid-sized travel companion or ally to carry along the essentials and your heavy books.
Kemy's men's canvas backpack has an old world feel to it, which you can definitely use for whatever purpose you need it for. It has the only, main compartment which helps you find things super easily without worrying about the multiple compartments and pockets.
It's an outstanding solid bag, the magnet clasps are exceptional, and it can easily fit your 15 inches laptop, books, switch, lunch, and plenty of other items. It comes in so many catchy and old school, vintage colors; Brown, chocolate, gray, khaki, beige, black blue, coffee and olive green.
Kemy's vintage canvas backpack, a whale of a canvas and authentic leather trim, gives it a very stylish and distressed looking. A Vintage leather ruck sack, a padded laptop sleeve and padded straps, will for sure sit comfortably over your back and keep all of your electronics within protected and safe and secure from falling or slipping out or getting any scratches.
A remarkable leather men's travel book backpack, with a large capacity and a vast compartment which can fit 15.6 inches laptop/15 inches Mac, iPad Pro and other accessories, including school books and school supplies, camera, folders, binder, textbooks and many more.
Great Men's canvas leather backpack, rugged brown leather belts and top zipper, copper hard ware, functional pockets, magnetic snaps, classic design that can never ever fall behind kemy's men's travel backpack is perfect for college school, office, campus, weekend trips, gym, weekend adventure, carry on (on a plane), camping, the cruise, hiking, the jungle, day activities and airline travel as a practical sack.
Sturdy material May be a turn off for magnetic snaps (some people do like it, as it offers quick attachment capabilities).
You will never have to be concerned or panic about the things you can't find in multiple compartments as it offers a single compartment or a caught zipper, as this backpack uses stylish buckles to secure a wide opening on the top.
This makes it super easier and convenient to load your backpack when you are in a rush. The top flap closes with tough and sturdy magnetic buckles. If you are a vintage lover, this particular backpack is made for you as it gives you that old school vibe.
If you want to find a perfect backpack to carry your heavy books, the very first thing you need to check is obviously the durability. The material or the fabric of the backpack is important to check if it's capable enough to carry your heavy books without ripping the backpack off.
After the durability comes the style, so you need to find the backpack which is stylish enough, and of your personal taste and style which you won't mind rocking on around your campus or anywhere else. Style is obviously one of the important factor or point to put under consideration, as you can't just buy any other backpack out there without even liking it.
Another very important factor is the space. You definitely need some extra space or room for your heavy books. Additional space would be perfect for the extra load.
As we mentioned above the very important points to keep in your mind while you are searching and looking for the best backpacks for heavy books. While listing and looking for the best backpacks for heavy books, we kept those key points in mind to help you with the amazing and astonishing products. All of the backpacks we mentioned above are super durable, functional, roomy/spacious, safe, and stylish; perfect for heavy books.


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Justin Trudeau's Disastrous India Trip Proved He's An Empty Kurta
Yes, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got the Narendra Modi hug, and he has a photo to prove it. Other than that, Trudeau accomplished little.
By Helen Raleigh
A diplomatic disaster is an understatement to describe Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent state visit to India. What went wrong? A combination of narcissism, ignorance of culture and history, and lack of sound judgment were reflected in how the trip was planned and executed, Trudeau's fashion faux pas and culture overreach, and diplomatic missteps.
From @candicemalcolm: Justin Trudeau's global sensation comes crashing down in India. #cdnpoli https://t.co/UtdnGqepkR pic.twitter.com/nBbv2ULawG
— Toronto Sun (@TheTorontoSun) February 22, 2018
The trip was badly planned from the start. It lasted one week, devoting the most time to tourism with few opportunities for official state business. The Indian government had requested the Canadians cut their trip short, but the prime minister refused.
Not surprisingly, then, Trudeau's trip had a poor start. India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi is known to welcome foreign dignitaries at the airport, from U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minster Shinzo Abe to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and give them his famous Modi hug. Trudeau expected the same treatment. But Modi snubbed him by sending the junior minister for agriculture to greet Trudeau's entourage at the airport.
Things got worse from there. When the Trudeau family visited the Taj Mahal, they were greeted by not even a junior minister, but district officials. Modi also refused the Canadian request for Trudeau to accompany Modi to his home state of Gujarat, even though Modi has done so for other visiting foreign leaders. Trudeau later downplayed such diplomatic snubs, but even he should have known that optics and perception matter a great deal on the international stage.
After a five-day taxpayer-funded family vacation in India, Trudeau finally met Modi on day six. Yes, Trudeau got the Modi hug, and he has a photo to prove it. Other than that, Trudeau accomplished little state business. There's no breakthrough in the Indo-Canada relationship, no trade agreement was signed, and no joint political announcement was made. So the Trudeau family got a nice free vacation, but Canadians got nothing.
Fashion Faux Pas and Culture Overreach
From the minute Trudeau and family walked off the plane, people ridiculed Trudeau's fashion choices. As someone from another culture, I will be the first to say that wearing something influenced by local fashion is usually welcomed, because when it is done strategically and tastefully, locals regard it as a sign of respect. For example, the China-themed Gucci dress Melania Trump wore to a state dinner in China was widely praised as a tasteful way to pay respect to her host country. But the key words here are strategically and tastefully.
Justin Trudeau's week-long trip to India has gone from bad to worse https://t.co/kunIKU4S9L pic.twitter.com/xGmMqHqrk1
— CNN International (@cnni) February 22, 2018
Unfortunately, Trudeau apparently decided to throw taste out the window and temporarily forgot he's a head of state of another country. From color-coordinated desi attire at the Sabarmati Ashram to a flashy, wedding-like outfit in Mumbai, the Trudeaus decided to dress more Indian than actual Indians do. I'll spare the Trudeau kids, because I guess once dad made the fashion decision, they didn't have much choice.
Given Justin Trudeau's sartorial embarrassments in India this week, can we look forward to Mr Modi dressing up as a Mountie when he visits Canada? pic.twitter.com/PVwQ0YHHKJ
— Iain Dale (@IainDale) February 25, 2018
Justin Trudeau probably believed that by dressing as if he were auditioning for a part in a Bollywood movie in over-embroidered ethnic outfits, he demonstrated his cultural savvy. However, rather than "blending in" with the locals, he stood out like a fool. Indians took the Trudeaus' overly "choreographed" and annoying "Bollywood adventure" as a caricature of Indian cultures. Below is a little mockery from social media:
Is it just me or is this choreographed cuteness all just a bit much now? Also FYI we Indians don't dress like this every day sir, not even in Bollywood. pic.twitter.com/xqAqfPnRoZ
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 21, 2018
Who advised Justin Trudeau to dress like a bridegroom at the Bombay event? Only a horse and sehra seemed to be missing.
— shunali khullar shroff (@shunalishroff) February 21, 2018
Justin Trudeau wears better outfits on his official visit than a groom in big fat Indian wedding #JustinTrudeauinIndia
— SD (@NeuroNerdetal) February 21, 2018
WTH are you wearing Trudeau. Believe me no one in India wears such dresses. ThankGod SRK dressed normally. If i had to prank someone, i would make him wear that dress.
— Ahad Hameed (@_AhadHameed) February 21, 2018
Trudeau of course defended his fashion choicse by saying "Reaction of people on whether I'm wearing traditional clothing or suit and tie is extremely encouraging in Indo-Canadian friendship." That sounds like wishful thinking. India is a modern democracy and Indians don't typically dress like the Trudeaus did.
Equally annoying was the Trudeaus' non-stop namaste greeting everywhere they went and in every photo they took, as if they never knew people in India actually are very comfortable shaking hands.
I'm not surprised by Trudeau's fashion faux pas and cultural overreach because that's how progressives approach identity politics. They focus on the superficial differences among groups of people, while failing to appreciate differences in context or to recognize the commonalities underneath these external differences. Thus, progressives tend to take actions they think demonstrate their openness and tolerance, but in fact, insult other groups and reinforce stereotypes.
Last But Not Least: Diplomatic Missteps
The less visible but equally disastrous aspect of Trudeau's trip were the diplomatic missteps he and his staff committed. Modi's snobbery towards Trudeau is rooted in the diplomatic challenges India and Canada face, which date back to the 1980s.
In India, Sikhs comprise 1.72 percent of the population, while Hindus make up the largest religious group, at close to 79.8 percent. In the 1980s, a group of Sikhs ran a brutal movement in the Indian state of Punjab, demanding a separate country, to be called Khalistan. The movement led to the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. As a retaliation, anti-Sikh pogroms in some parts of India led to the killing of hundreds of innocent Sikhs.
Rather than improving Indo-Canadian ties through his visit, Trudeau managed to take the two countries' relationship to a new low.
Sikhs account for roughly 1.4 percent of Canada's population, but they have an outsized political voice in Canada. Some Canadian Sikhs continues to support the separatist movement in India. In 1985, Sikh separatists blew up an Air India flight from Canada, resulting in the death of more than 300 passengers.
Yet Trudeau has been openly courting votes from Canadian Sikhs. He has appointed several Canadian Sikhs who support the separatist movement to high-ranking government positions. He even attend a Khalsa Day parade in Toronto in 2017, where he spoke and was photographed in front of the separatist flag.
On his trip to India, he brought Jaspal Atwal as his guest and even invited him to a state dinner. This caused an uproar in India because Atwal was convicted of attempted murder in Canada in 1987 after he attempted to assassinate a visiting Indian diplomat. The Canadian delegation called the dinner invitation an unfortunate "mistake" and rescinded the invitation. But soon photos of Atwal with a smiling Mrs. Trudeau surfaced on the Internet, which proved that Atwal's presence and dinner invitation weren't a mistake at all.
This scandal surfaced right after Trudeau promised Indian leaders that he would not support anyone trying to reignite the separatist movement for an independent Sikh homeland. It's an understatement to say that Indian leaders have little faith in Trudeau's empty promise. So rather than improving Indo-Canadian ties through his visit, Trudeau managed to take the two countries' relationship to a new low.
Trudeau probably never imagined that his trip to India would turn him into the butt of the joke internationally. After all, he fashions himself as the golden boy among the next-gen world leaders. He has good looks, is a darling of the progressive movement, and has mastered progressive values—remember, he interrupted a voter to change her word from "mankind" to "peoplekind." Compared to U.S. President Trump, Trudeau bills himself as the one who's open, tolerant, and a good citizen of the world. Thus, the world should love him back.
Yet many around the world, including inside India, see through his façade. He's nothing but an empty suit, or in this case, an empty kurta, a performance artist who won an election without any deep understanding of economics, diplomacy, or other statecraft. Apparently his on-the-job training has been going slow, and this has reflected in every step of his trip to India.
Elections have consequences. Canadians have been painfully reminded this week what happens when an empty kurta gets elected.
Helen Raleigh is a senior contributor to The Federalist. An immigrant from China, she is the owner of Red Meadow Advisors, LLC, and an immigration policy fellow at the Centennial Institute in Colorado. She is the author of several books, including "Confucius Never Said" and "The Broken Welcome Mat." Follow Helen on Twitter @HRaleighspeaks, or check out her website: helenraleighspeaks.com.
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A lot has been happening with the students in the Intro to athletic training class. The athletic training students just finished learning about the different areas of the lower body. This included the foot, ankle, knee, and the hip. They learned the anatomy of each area, different types of injuries, how to prevent injuries, and how to properly manage injuries when they happen. One of their favorite parts of this unit was the taping lab. Students learned how to appropriately select and apply different taping techniques that can be used to help prevent injuries. The ankle tape can be a particularly difficult technique to learn, because of the number of different steps that it requires. The student athletic trainers have done a very good job of practicing the techniques on each other, and each one of them is becoming more and more confident in their skills. It is only a matter of time before their skills are game day ready.


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Water Project
NyotaStar
We are a community project that strives to give basic care and love to all in need, particularly orphaned children, widows and the poor in the communities. Many children in this area are orphaned due to poverty and disease. Most of the orphans live with a guardian, but we have found that some of these guardians are either very old grandparents or poor relatives, struggling to raise these children in a very harsh environment. Some of them live in mud huts that are dilapidated. Currently, there are 7 children residing at the orphanage.
The Project is in Tanzania, East Africa in the Ugweno valley of the North Pare Mountains, with a spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro to the north. Encompassing the Villages of Kwanyange, Kivisini and beyond, the Project is 20 minutes drive from the little town of Kifaru and 45 minutes from the district town of Mwanga. The nearest large town is Moshi, 1 ½ hours away.
Nyota means Star in Kiswahili language so we used both languages to name our Project – thus the name translates from Swahili to English as StarStar!
Jesus said, "I am the Root and the Offspring of David and the Bright and Morning Star." Rev 22:16
At the project, the Matron has full responsibility and is very close and loving to all the children. The Matron and the Community Manager give the children health checks and make an assessment of their home life. Some of the primary school children come from very poor homes. It is necessary to meet their needs by providing them with uniforms and school items. All needs and reports are forwarded to the project's Managing Director and the Child Welfare Officer in Tanzania.
The community children come to the orphanage every Saturday. Together they attend Bible studies conducted by the resident Pastor. They sing hymns and afterwards and they share a simple meal. They then have games and recreation in the grounds.
This care has alleviated a lot of suffering and has given the parents or guardians hope. There are basic medical clinics in the villages, but there is a clear need for a small hospital as the nearest hospitals are over 40 miles away, and there is no public transport for any emergencies.
We have up to 70 children who come to the Centre on Saturdays. They are from all around the valley up to over 12 kilometres away, and they walk there and back. We have simple play areas and a play field with swings and other ball games. The orphans of the valley live at home with their guardians, but we have found that most of the guardians are very old and poor grandparents. Some live with their aunties and uncles or brothers and sisters. Widows are very poor and struggling to bring the children up; they live in mud huts which are dilapidated, with roofs that leak when it rains.
There is no employment or public transport in the valley for people to travel daily or regularly to the towns for employment. The majority of the people are very poor, relying on tilling their plots of land for food and all necessities. The land is semi-arid and has poor soil. There are droughts that can last as long as 3 years, causing death to livestock and poverty to inhabitants. The nearest town is only very small.
The majority of our children are those in nursery school (up to 35 in number). Government Primary School starts at age 7, so we have found it necessary to open a nursery school at the Project so that the little ones from as young as 2 ½ years old can attend, Monday to Friday. We have employed a capable, salaried teacher trained for nursery school. This releases guardians/parents to go and find food and do other chores. The children learn basic reading and writing at this early age, but are also given a simple meal before they go home in the afternoon.
On Saturdays they all come together with the Primary School children for recreation and social activities. The Christian children receive Bible Studies and they praise and worship God. We have a resident Pastor who lives in the premises and takes care of the community church that is in operation at the Project. Our children are multicultural and multi faith. All are treated equally and are loved very much.
We are back from mission. Thank you all for sending us. We did a lot in the three weeks we spent in Africa.
This year we went with our daughter Eva and her three children. Their father sacrificed a lot of money to send us all, including us, the grandparents, to show them one of the greatest wonders of CREATION, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti Plain. We saw thousands of different animals as it was time they were preparing for migration to Maasai Mara in Kenya. We sang "All Things Bright and Beautiful" in great chorus while we were in the bush. It was awesome. Victor, Eva and I had been there before, but this time it was even better, to show the children.
We returned to Arusha where we refreshed before going to mission at NyotaStar Christian Centre. It was like a different place, for with your help we found so many changes since we were there last year.
The URC Church, Abington, Northampton visited four years ago. They came back and through the Peter Robertson Fund, they financed the drilling and supply of water. It was a miracle. We witnessed great celebrations by the community as there is now a water distribution system; a sophisticated water pump, water storage tank, five outdoor taps and showers and flushing toilets for the orphans. The people no longer have to rely on the government tap which is often out of use for weeks at a time.
One of our community widow was living in a dilapidated mud/grass hut. Many individuals and churches donated towards this. Now the widow, who is bringing up three orphaned grandchildren, is in a safe two bedroomed house of baked clay bricks and corrugated iron roof with a hard floor. This widow is thanking God for all of you who helped. Her oldest grandchild Joyce is in Form Four this year. We give thanks to those who are sponsoring her, as well as the initial donations for building her house. Please see her house below.
Ways You Can Help To Make A Difference
Sponsor a child through Secondary School £20 per month
Sponsor a child in primary school and under £10 per month
Sponsor a widow £10 per month
Regular donation towards project running costs £ any amount
If you would like more information about sponsorship programme, email us.
If you want to subscribe to our quarterly news update, please email us.
Our mission is inspired by the Christian Faith and is four fold.
First - to spread the good news and hope that is in Jesus our Saviour.
Second - to alleviate poverty among individuals including poor children, orphans, widows, and the sick of the Ugweno valley.
Third - to provide projects that will create jobs and employment for the community of Ugweno valley.
Fourth - to improve housing for the poor and to enhance education for children and adults alike.
The first stage of education in Tanzania is nursery school, which caters for children age 2 and half to 5 years. The next stage is pre-school which educates children from 5 to 7 years old. Pre-school is not free. The children then move on to primary school at age 7 until 14 years old. Currently, primary education is free. Children from the age of 14 onwards attend secondary school which is not free.
Because the local community is very poor most children don't have the opportunity to go through all stages of education.
Hope for the Future Generation
When we started the charity back in 2004, we did not know how to go about helping this community, but as soon as we saw the condition of the children, we straight away knew where to start. Buy uniforms for those whose uniforms were really tatty or have no uniform at all. We also provided school books and pens, pencils etc. for this group.
Then, after a year there, we started getting requests for help from the community and made a list of those who were really desperately poor. This was done with the officials of the local government who know the community. We quickly identified the need to help children beyond primary education. Parents cannot afford to buy the school items needed let alone school fees. Secondary School in Tanzania incurs a fee. So we turned to sponsors here in England who have responded in a wonderful way. We started helping 7 children in 2009 and in 2010 an additional 5 were added. All 12 children have sponsors here in the UK. This year, 2010 we have 3 who we know of, that are in our list. If they pass their exam, they will need to be sponsored for Secondary Education too. We trust that sponsors will come forth. Those children who did not get the grade to enter Secondary School have been sponsored too: 1 boy is doing Carpentry and another boy is trainig as a mechanic and welding. 6 girls are doing tailoring.
The nursery school at NyotaStar is very busy and cares for 30 to 40 little ones. Tragically, the nursery school children will be unable to move up to the pre-school as it has been closed. Parents have not been able to pay the school fees. Therefore the little ones age between 5 and 7 years old miss out on pre-school education. We have recognised the need to build a pre-school and nursery school at the Centre next year. The building for kitchen and dining rooms has been completed.
Thanks to those who help us with carboot sale items and those who come to help. We are grateful for Morrison supermarket stores in our region who allow us to collect there.
We thank each and everyone, young and old who have contributed in different ways throught the 8 years of operation helping the project to grow.
We acknowledge and give thanks to everyone who has prayed, participated, donated and been an encouragement during these events and at any other time.
Disco during March 2009 £1500 Thanks to Alison Francis
Sponsored slim during March 2008 £250 Thanks to Bob Wilson of All Nations Fellowship Church
Sponsored 6.5 mile walk on the 9th of April 2008 £500 Thanks to Ann Bentley of All Nations Fellowship Church
Charity Gospel Concert On the 8th of March 2008 £1500 Thanks to Denise Gordon and Abington Avenue United Reform Church
Little Houghton CE Primary School Shoe Appeal of September 2008 Shoes and school items Thanks to the children and teachers of Little Houghton School
Income and Expenditure Accounts
INCOME £18233.87
EXPENDITURE £18085.38
SURPLUS £148.49
INCOME £23,436.85
EXPENDITURE £21,899.82
CASH IN HAND £1537.03
SURPLUS £3,065.34
Founders:Victor and Elvida Hildyard.
Managing Director:Solomon Daudi.
Child Welfare Officer:Mrs Gladys Daudi.
Victor Hildyard
Elvida Hildyard
Penelope Bailey.
Eva Trkulja.
Momcilo Trkulja.
Denise Gordon.
David Exley.
NyotaStar Christian Centre 249 Main Road
NN5 6PR
Email: contactus@nyotastar.org
Friends of NyotaStar
Africa Travel Bureau is an owner-managed tour operating company in Tanzania based in Arusha with over 20 years experience. www.africatravelbureau.com
Wheels4Life plans to provide a substantial number of bikes to the people, allowing villagers to gather water more quickly and efficiently, take their crops of maize to the mill and their goods to the market as well as get their children to town for school or to visit the doctor. www.wheels4life.org


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Deluxe Offer
Includes one Top Brass Bullet, one Turbo Jet Nozzle, and one Mighty Blaster Fireman Nozzle, each.
100 ft: Single = $62.98 / Double + $36.99 fee (total of $99.97)
Whichever offer or quantity you choose, you'll pay an additional $7.99 S&H fee. During checkout, you can also add a Protective Holder to your order that promises to conveniently store your hose and protect it from UV rays for $14.99, plus $2.99 S&H.
Bulbhead, a division of ASOTV giant Telebrands, provides a 30-day refund policy on all Brass Bullet hoses, less S&H. Note: This also includes any fees associated with the BOGO offers above.
Refunds can be processed by calling customer support at 855-668-1655.
Based on these prices, are customers reporting decent results?
What Are Customers Saying About Products Like Pocket Hose Brass Bullet?
Brass Bullet was brand new at the time of our research, although it appeared to be the most recent version of Pocket Hose Ultra.
Here on HighYa, 70 readers had given the previous version an average rating of 1.4 stars. Overwhelmingly, this most often related to complaints about leaking, sometimes after just a couple uses, as well as ends blowing off.
Perhaps this is why the new Brass Bullet model promises to feature a re-engineered, thicker inner tube.
It's also important to note that until these blowouts occurred, most reported that the hose did expand and contract as advertised, making it easier to store.
Pro tip: More than one reviewer noted that these hoses are not for outside storage, and that they can tear easily if dragged over concrete or other rough surfaces.
Obviously, with its re-engineered design, we're certainly not saying you'll experience any of the same with Brass Bullet. But it's worth passing along in order to help paint a more complete picture of the overall situation.
How does Pocket Hose Brass Bullet's re-engineered design stack up to other expandable garden hoses?
Does Pocket Hose Brass Bullet Have Any Competition?
Expandable garden hoses are fairly popular these days and can be found not only online, but at many local retailers that feature home and garden sections.
In fact, even if you only stay within the As Seen on TV arena, we've written about the XHOSE, Flex-Able Hose, and Dap XHose Pro. Online, we found many other generic options (no brand name) ranging in length between 25 feet and 100 feet, priced between $15 and $50.
How to choose the right one? Consumer Reports tested three different popular expandable hose models (not Brass Bullet, since it's so new) and found some pretty cut-and-dry advantages and disadvantages, regardless of the brand:
Expandable Hose Pros
All weighed about a pound, as promised
Each one grew to about three times its original size when water was added
The water flow rate and volume were just as good as a regular garden hose
Testers were unable to make them kink
They all shrank right back down to their original shape when water turned off
Potential Expandable Hose Cons
If you use the hose when fully opened (such as filling up a kiddie pool), it may shrink quite a bit, since the water pressure drops
Could get messy when using with a sprinkler, since you'll have to put it in place when it's off (or, when the hose it at its smallest). This means you'd have to turn on the hose, grab the sprinkler, and then put it in place—all while trying to avoid getting wet
The host brought two hoses home and found that each one broke at the plastic fitting on the first day they were used
As on HighYa, the company also received many complaints from customers that these expandable hoses tended to leak and explode
In the end, Consumer Reports felt that these hoses seemed great. "but may not be rugged enough for our endorsement."
Let's continue this thought in the final section.
Our Bottom Line About Pocket Hose Brass Bullet
While neither us nor Consumer Reports tested the new Brass Bullet hose, with their redesigned thicker inner tube, larger overall diameter, Micro-Mesh biaxial braid fabric, and industrial-grade solid brass connector, it could be the case that this model will successfully address many of the common complaints associated with previous models—and even similar options from competitors.
At the very least, we think these upgrades indicate that Telebrands is listening to their customers and trying to provide a product that's more in line with their demands. We'll just have to wait until customer feedback starts flowing in (pun intended) to see whether or not they've successfully achieved it.
In the meantime, the manufacturer provides a 30-day refund policy on Brass Bullet, regardless of the length or offer you choose, which should be more than enough time to decide if it meets your needs. If not, just keep in mind you'll lose your original shipping, any additional fees associated with BOGO offers, along with the cost to ship your hoses back to the company.
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Read 16 Pocket Hose Brass Bullet Customer Reviews and Complaints
Exploded hose
By Prayma P.,
I purchased Pocket Hose in October 2018 and hardly used it last year as I purchased at the end of the season. It exploded last week when I was watering our yard. It worked good as long as it was working but didn't last long. I used it for maybe 3 months before it exploded.
By Robert B.,
Advertised expanding on concrete by the pool. Mine expanded and didn't even last 5 minutes before it popped a leak! Spent $35.00 on a 75ft hose and once again got ripped off. But I'm sure the manufacturer doesn't give a crap! They got their money from me! So tired of getting ripped off! If seen on TV, leave on TV!
Rose bush poked in hose
By Paul R.,
I liked the hose the first time I used it. The second time when I turned the water on, the hose got hung up on rose bushes and poked hole in the hose.
I like the idea of the hose. Just worried if I bought a new hose, I would have other problems.
Telebrands products, Pocket Hose.
By Paul P.,
Boynton Beach, FL,
Like almost all Telebrand products, they are made to the absolute cheapest standards that China can come up with. And they break. Let's take the Pocket Hose, lately pushed by "Al Borland" from "Home Improvement" We love him right? He shows the hose being dragged across the sidewalk and driveway. He shows it being stored outside, he talks about a lifetime warranty. He even talks about "money back."
My neighbors and I have purchased a few of these Hoses. You cannot drag them across driveways and sidewalks. They will burst. You are told to store this wet object in the house or void the Warranty. They will burst or leak within a month in any case. Sending it back will cost you more than you paid. All the shipping and any accessories will not be covered. But all this doesn't really matter. Four people I know, plus myself have tried to return these defective hoses. Not one received a reply, a new hose, or a refund. Guess China doesn't really cover these.
I advise anyone interested to avoid this "Pocket Fisherman."
Don't buy it
By Daniel C.,
Avon, IN,
This product is worthless. If it touches concrete, sidewalk or driveway, it blows up and leaks almost immediately. And how can you use a garden hose if you are not allowed to drag it across your driveway or sidewalk? Don't buy it. You'll be sorry if you do. And to Richard Karn, if you are reading this: Sir, you should hang your head in shame for promoting such an inferior product.
By Angela O.,
Bloomfield, NJ,
I bought three of these hoses in Home Depot because I was so tired of lugging the heavier ones. I bought two for myself and one for my son. Two have already got holes and I had to discard them, and they were leaking all day, and I heard water running when I came home. What a mess. My son's is still working, but he doesn't like it because it doesn't have a nice powerful stream like the regular hoses. The idea is a good one, but the quality is just not there. They are flimsy and don't give a heavy stream of water.
By Michelle A.,
I bought a new, 75' pocket hose brass bullet on 7/5/18 from Walmart for $42.52. It is now 8/15/18, and it is about to burst already. I see a piece of the skin is already showing through the torn material that covers the hose. I know it's about to burst because I've bought so many of these pocket hoses since they first came out, and each time that was just how they all broke. So far, this so-called "strongest, unbreakable one" is the shortest one to last yet. I really like these because they are light, easier to store and don't twist to stop the water flowing as the old fashion hoses do.
I end up replacing them every summer, and only when they first came out, it seemed they lasted longer than that the "stronger" ones we have now. Many others would be disappointed with it, which is very understandable. So I will say no to recommend them to others, but I will continue to get new ones to replace them simply because when they do last, they work great. Only now I make sure to keep the receipt and the box it came in.
Don't do it!
By Mark B.,
I bought two 50-foot hoses. Initially, they were great, but two months later one has burst, and I'm waiting for the next explosion. This is JUNK! I'll continue to use the one I have left, but NEVER AGAIN!
By Jeff K.,
Hanover, PA,
I brought one of the hoses and used as soon as I got home. I lasted 5 minutes and then it exploded. I returned the item to the store, brought the second one home, and hooked up and used, it was fine. One week later while washing the car the second one blew apart. Of course, I didn't have the receipt. 31 bucks, what a waste.
By Tom B.,
Grand Rapids, MI,
I have used the Brass Bullet for about two months and have had no problems with it. It certainly is nice to have a lightweight hose that doesn't kink. I found that it is best to unreel the hose before turning it on, which is easy to do because it is so light and easy to handle. I also like the brass nozzle as it delivers an infinitely variable stream from solid stream to spray.
By Tricia P.,
Concord, NC,
The hose exploded after owning it for a few weeks. I paid $40, and it was like throwing my money in the trash. Companies selling junk like this is wrong, and there are more scan companies every day. Maybe people don't have money to waste, and companies should sell quality products over their corporate greed.
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package com.facebook.presto.spark;

import com.facebook.presto.testing.MaterializedResult;
import com.facebook.presto.tests.AbstractTestQueryFramework;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import static com.facebook.presto.testing.assertions.Assert.assertEquals;

public class TestPrestoSparkQueryRunner
        extends AbstractTestQueryFramework
{
    public TestPrestoSparkQueryRunner()
    {
        super(PrestoSparkQueryRunner::createHivePrestoSparkQueryRunner);
    }

    @Test
    public void testTableWrite()
    {
        // some basic tests
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.hive_orders AS " +
                "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                "FROM orders",
                15000);

        assertUpdate(
                "INSERT INTO hive.hive_test.hive_orders " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "UNION ALL " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders",
                30000);

        assertQuery(
                "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM hive.hive_test.hive_orders",
                "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "UNION ALL " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "UNION ALL " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders");

        // 3-way union all with potentially non-flattened plan
        // See https://github.com/prestodb/presto/issues/12625
        //
        // CreateTable is not supported yet, use CreateTableAsSelect
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.test_table_write_with_union AS " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, 'dummy' AS dummy " +
                        "FROM orders",
                15000);
        assertUpdate(
                "INSERT INTO hive.hive_test.test_table_write_with_union " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, dummy " +
                        "FROM (" +
                        "   SELECT orderkey, 'a' AS dummy FROM orders " +
                        "UNION ALL" +
                        "   SELECT orderkey, 'bb' AS dummy FROM orders " +
                        "UNION ALL" +
                        "   SELECT orderkey, 'ccc' AS dummy FROM orders " +
                        ")",
                45000);
    }

    @Test
    public void testBucketedTableWrite()
    {
        // create from bucketed table
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.hive_orders_bucketed_1 WITH (bucketed_by=array['orderkey'], bucket_count=11) AS " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders_bucketed",
                15000);
        assertQuery(
                "SELECT count(*) " +
                        "FROM hive.hive_test.hive_orders_bucketed_1 " +
                        "WHERE \"$bucket\" = 1",
                "SELECT 1365");

        // create from non bucketed table
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.hive_orders_bucketed_2 WITH (bucketed_by=array['orderkey'], bucket_count=11) AS " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders",
                15000);
        assertQuery(
                "SELECT count(*) " +
                        "FROM hive.hive_test.hive_orders_bucketed_2 " +
                        "WHERE \"$bucket\" = 1",
                "SELECT 1365");
    }

    @Test
    public void testAggregation()
    {
        assertQuery("select partkey, count(*) c from lineitem where partkey % 10 = 1 group by partkey having count(*) = 42");
    }

    @Test
    public void testBucketedAggregation()
    {
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT orderkey, count(*) c FROM lineitem_bucketed WHERE partkey % 10 = 1 GROUP BY orderkey");
    }

    @Test
    public void testJoin()
    {
        assertQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, p.brand " +
                "FROM lineitem l, part p " +
                "WHERE l.partkey = p.partkey");
    }

    @Test
    public void testBucketedJoin()
    {
        // both tables are bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem_bucketed l " +
                "JOIN orders_bucketed o " +
                "ON l.orderkey = o.orderkey " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey % 223 = 42 AND l.linenumber = 4 and o.orderstatus = 'O'");

        // only probe side table is bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem_bucketed l " +
                "JOIN orders o " +
                "ON l.orderkey = o.orderkey " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey % 223 = 42 AND l.linenumber = 4 and o.orderstatus = 'O'");

        // only build side table is bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem l " +
                "JOIN orders_bucketed o " +
                "ON l.orderkey = o.orderkey " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey % 223 = 42 AND l.linenumber = 4 and o.orderstatus = 'O'");
    }

    @Test
    public void testCrossJoin()
    {
        assertQuery("" +
                "SELECT o.custkey, l.orderkey " +
                "FROM (SELECT * FROM lineitem  WHERE linenumber = 4) l " +
                "CROSS JOIN (SELECT * FROM orders WHERE orderkey = 5) o");
        assertQuery("" +
                "SELECT o.custkey, l.orderkey " +
                "FROM (SELECT * FROM lineitem  WHERE linenumber = 4) l " +
                "CROSS JOIN (" +
                "   SELECT * FROM orders WHERE orderkey = 5 " +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM orders WHERE orderkey = 5 " +
                ") o");
    }

    @Test
    public void testNWayJoin()
    {
        assertQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, p1.brand, p2.brand, p3.brand, p4.brand, p5.brand, p6.brand " +
                "FROM lineitem l, part p1, part p2, part p3, part p4, part p5, part p6 " +
                "WHERE l.partkey = p1.partkey " +
                "AND l.partkey = p2.partkey " +
                "AND l.partkey = p3.partkey " +
                "AND l.partkey = p4.partkey " +
                "AND l.partkey = p5.partkey " +
                "AND l.partkey = p6.partkey");
    }

    @Test
    public void testBucketedNWayJoin()
    {
        // all tables are bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o1.orderstatus, o2.orderstatus, o3.orderstatus, o4.orderstatus, o5.orderstatus, o6.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem_bucketed l, orders_bucketed o1, orders_bucketed o2, orders_bucketed o3, orders_bucketed o4, orders_bucketed o5, orders_bucketed o6 " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey = o1.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o2.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o3.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o4.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o5.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o6.orderkey");

        // some tables are bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o1.orderstatus, o2.orderstatus, o3.orderstatus, o4.orderstatus, o5.orderstatus, o6.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem_bucketed l, orders o1, orders_bucketed o2, orders o3, orders_bucketed o4, orders o5, orders_bucketed o6 " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey = o1.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o2.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o3.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o4.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o5.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o6.orderkey");
        assertBucketedQuery("SELECT l.orderkey, l.linenumber, o1.orderstatus, o2.orderstatus, o3.orderstatus, o4.orderstatus, o5.orderstatus, o6.orderstatus " +
                "FROM lineitem l, orders o1, orders_bucketed o2, orders o3, orders_bucketed o4, orders o5, orders_bucketed o6 " +
                "WHERE l.orderkey = o1.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o2.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o3.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o4.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o5.orderkey " +
                "AND l.orderkey = o6.orderkey");
    }

    @Test
    public void testUnionAll()
    {
        assertQuery("SELECT * FROM orders UNION ALL SELECT * FROM orders");
    }

    @Test
    public void testBucketedUnionAll()
    {
        // all tables bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("" +
                "SELECT orderkey, count(*) c " +
                "FROM (" +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed " +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed" +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed" +
                ") GROUP BY orderkey");

        // some tables bucketed
        assertBucketedQuery("" +
                "SELECT orderkey, count(*) c " +
                "FROM (" +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed " +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem" +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed" +
                ") GROUP BY orderkey");
        assertBucketedQuery("" +
                "SELECT orderkey, count(*) c " +
                "FROM (" +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem " +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed" +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem" +
                ") GROUP BY orderkey");
        assertBucketedQuery("" +
                "SELECT orderkey, count(*) c " +
                "FROM (" +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem " +
                "   UNION ALL " +
                "   SELECT * FROM lineitem_bucketed" +
                ") GROUP BY orderkey");
    }

    @Test
    public void testValues()
    {
        assertQuery("SELECT a, b " +
                "FROM (VALUES (1, 'a'), (2, 'b'), (3, 'c'), (4, 'd')) t1 (a, b) ");
    }

    @Test
    public void testUnionWithAggregationAndJoin()
    {
        assertQuery(
                "SELECT * FROM ( " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, count(*) FROM (" +
                        "   SELECT orderdate ds, orderkey FROM orders " +
                        "   UNION ALL " +
                        "   SELECT shipdate ds, orderkey FROM lineitem) a " +
                        "GROUP BY orderkey) t " +
                        "JOIN orders o " +
                        "ON (o.orderkey = t.orderkey)");
    }

    @Test
    public void testFailures()
    {
        assertQueryFails("SELECT * FROM orders WHERE custkey / (orderkey - orderkey) = 0", "/ by zero");
        assertQueryFails(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.hive_orders_test_failures AS " +
                        "(SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders) " +
                        "UNION ALL " +
                        "(SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "WHERE custkey / (orderkey - orderkey) = 0 )",
                "/ by zero");
    }

    @Test
    public void testSelectFromEmptyTable()
    {
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.empty_orders AS " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "WITH NO DATA",
                0);

        assertQuery(
                "SELECT count(*) FROM hive.hive_test.empty_orders",
                "SELECT 0");
    }

    @Test
    public void testSelectFromEmptyBucketedTable()
    {
        assertUpdate(
                "CREATE TABLE hive.hive_test.empty_orders_bucketed WITH (bucketed_by=array['orderkey'], bucket_count=11) AS " +
                        "SELECT orderkey, custkey, orderstatus, totalprice, orderdate, orderpriority, clerk, shippriority, comment " +
                        "FROM orders " +
                        "WITH NO DATA",
                0);

        assertQuery(
                "SELECT count(*) FROM (SELECT orderkey, count(*) FROM hive.hive_test.empty_orders_bucketed GROUP BY orderkey)",
                "SELECT 0");
    }

    @Test
    public void testLimit()
    {
        MaterializedResult actual = computeActual("SELECT * FROM orders LIMIT 10");
        assertEquals(actual.getRowCount(), 10);
        actual = computeActual("SELECT 'a' FROM orders LIMIT 10");
        assertEquals(actual.getRowCount(), 10);
    }

    private void assertBucketedQuery(String sql)
    {
        assertQuery(sql, sql.replaceAll("_bucketed", ""));
    }
}

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Q: Multiple color picker for multiple divs update issue I'm adding three color pickers for three divs and added jquery for that. Here is my Code:
<script>
$(document).ready(function() {
    $('#heading_color').blur(function() {
        var headingcolor = $("#image_title_color").val();
        $("#image_title").css("color", headingcolor);
    });
    $('#desc_color').blur(function() {
        var desccolor = $("#image_description_color").val();
        $("#image_description").css("color", desccolor);
    });
    $('#button_color').blur(function() {
        var buttoncolor = $("#image_button_color").val();
        $("#image_button_text").css("color", buttoncolor);
    });
});

<input id="image_title" type="text" class="regular-text" name="image_title" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_title; ?>" style="color:<?php echo $edit_values->image_title_color; ?>">

<?php $custom_color_title = $edit_values->image_title_color;
if( $custom_color_title!= '' ) { ?>
    <input type="text" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_title_color; ?>" class="custom_color" id="heading_color" name="heading_color" />
<?php } else { ?>
    <input type="text" value="#000" class="custom_color" id="heading_color" name="heading_color" /> <?php } ?>

<input type="hidden" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_title_color; ?>" class="hidden_color" id="image_title_color" name="image_title_color" />

<textarea rows="5" cols="37" id="image_description" class="regular-text" name="image_description" style="color:<?php echo $edit_values->image_description_color; ?>"><?php echo $edit_values->image_description; ?></textarea>
<?php $custom_color_desc = $edit_values->image_description_color;
if( $custom_color_desc!= '' ) { ?>
    <input type="text" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_description_color; ?>" class="custom_color" id="desc_color" name="desc_color" />
<?php } else { ?>
    <input type="text" value="#000" class="custom_color" id="desc_color" name="desc_color" /> <?php } ?>

<input type="hidden" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_description_color; ?>" class="hidden_color" id="image_description_color" name="image_description_color" />
</tr>

<input id="image_button_text" type="text" class="regular-text" name="image_button_text" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_button_text; ?>" style="color:<?php echo $edit_values->image_button_color; ?>">
<?php $custom_color_button = $edit_values->image_button_color;
if( $custom_color_button!= '' ) { ?>
    <input type="text" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_button_color; ?>" class="custom_color" id="button_color" name="button_color" />
<?php } else { ?>
    <input type="text" value="#000" class="custom_color" id="button_color" name="button_color" /> <?php } ?>

<input type="hidden" value="<?php echo $edit_values->image_button_color; ?>" class="hidden_color" id="image_button_color" name="image_button_color" />

And other jquery for color picker is:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){
var customOptions = {
    // Declare a default color here,
    defaultColor: true,
    // a callback to fire whenever the color changes to a valid color
    change: function(event, ui){
        $("#image_button_text").css( 'color', ui.color.toString());*/
        var head_color = $( '#heading_color' ).val();
        var desc_color = $( '#desc_color' ).val();
        var btn_color = $( '#button_color' ).val();

        $( '#image_title_color' ).val( head_color );
        $( '#image_description_color' ).val( desc_color );
        $( '#image_button_color' ).val( btn_color );

        $( "#image_title" ).css( 'color', head_color);
        $( "#image_description" ).css( 'color', desc_color);
        $( "#image_button_text" ).css( 'color', btn_color);

    },
    // a callback to fire when the input is emptied or an invalid color
    clear: function() {},
    // hide the color picker controls on load
    hide: true,

    history: true,
    // show a group of common colors beneath the square
    palettes: true
};
$('.custom_color').wpColorPicker(customOptions);

});
When I submit button after selecting color it can't update the color but again I click on submit button it refelcts changes. But again when I submit button it gives previous values of color.
I want to get rid of this issue and update the new color values when I update submit button.
Thanks.

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Did I suggest in my last post that I'm no longer a Metroid fan? Well, I take it back. Apparently I just like my Metroid to be of the old-school variety--you know, with sprites and chiptunes and all that jazz.
Tokinsom's Minitroid (A Mini Metroid Adventure) checks all of those boxes and then some.
Unfortunately, Tokinsom's lips have thus far been tight when it comes to talking about a release date for this title, which is being made with the open-source "game creator," Scirra Construct.
You HAAAAVE to keep us posted about this. Holy cow. I think I am in love. Metroid never looked so...cute!
I'll do my best, Justin! I'm certainly interested in giving it a try -- especially since, like you said, Metroid has never looked so cute!


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Daniel Vezoja ● Elvis Jackson & guests
Večer stage | music | concert
Sunday, 23. 6. 2019
At the Water Tower
Elvis Jackson are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Let's celebrate with the Elvis; this is going to be a blast!
/at 20.00/ DANIEL VEZOJA
Daniel Vezoja is a singer- songwriter from Brežice. He released his first solo album Where the Light Resides in December 2016, earning excellent reviews from the music critics and soon making the top 10 on various domestic records lists in 2016. In January 2017, the concert he was presenting the new record in was broadcast live by Radio Slovenia's Programme 1. The album was announced by two singles, I Hope the Wind Knows (feat. Joanna Marie) and Suzanna Smiling.
Daniel's solo career began after the breakup of his former band TrainStation. It was then that he focused even more on his first love – songwriting. He first appeared live on stage at an open mic event in Dublin. There he fell in love with the local music scene and kept returning as often as possible. This brought him in contact with the renowned Irish produced Gavin Glass, who later recorded Daniel's first album at the Orphan Recording studios. Some of his largest gigs include opening for Lisa Hannigan, Damien Jurado and Lola Marsh at Kino Šiška and opening for Dillon at the A38 in Budapest, as well as appearances at festivals such as Festival Lent, Ment, Indirekt in Belgrade, Ferrara Art in Italy and Canalaphopic in Dublin.
Daniel Vezoja, vocals, guitar
Dejan Slak, Wurlitzer, electric organ
Borut Perše, guitar
Matin Koncilija, double bass
Tjaša Bizjak, violin
Uroš Bon, drums
/at 21.30/ ELVIS JACKSON
Elvis Jackson are celebrating their 20th anniversary.
The punk-rockers from Ajdovščina are one of the most successful Slovenian bands, having earned their fame in numerous concert venues across Europe. During their 20 years together, they appeared alongside big names such as Faith No More, Sepultura, Anthrax, Fishbone, The Offspring, Asian Dub Foundation and many more. They've been known since their very first day as band with the most unforgettable and energy-filled gigs.
As part of their 20th anniversary tour, Elvis Jackson will make a stop at Festival Lent in Maribor. Their new and old hits will be given a brand new "half plugged & half unplugged" treatment and will be supported by a full brass section.
Let's celebrate with the Elvis; this is going to be a blast!
Elvis Jackson & gostje
27. 6. 2019 SuRealistas (ARG, ITA) ● Pips, Chips & Videoclips (CRO)
24. 6. 2019 BO! ● The Dukes of Prunes
20. 6. 2019 Dubioza kolektiv (BIH)


Any non-linear editing software has to be judged among its competitors, which include strong offerings from Adobe, Sony, and Blackmagic. Each editor can be expected to perform the basics, including editing and arranging clips, basic audio editing, support for color correction, and a variety of export options.
I've tested out video editor FilmoraPro, working with a variety of footage from sources, including DSLRs, action cameras, and an iPhone. Overall, I'm pretty impressed. The software doesn't get in the way, and it was easy to pick up the interface. While the panels are highly customizable, I stuck with the editing default workspace, as it closely replicated what I'm used to. Other workspaces include audio, color grading, media playback, and effects editing, with each offering a new layout of panels.
The workspace is clean and simple, sharing similar design elements to other editors.
Starting with the basics, the software offers the full suite of timeline tools expected by any pro. Unlimited tracks, clip grouping, and range-marking make it possible to effectively organize even very complex timelines. Timeline performance is snappy while working with high-resolution footage when tested on a i7-4770K and Nvidia GTX 970 card running Windows 10. The standard workflow of media, trimming, viewing, and arranging is easily accommodated by the available tools.
Audio editing is one of the strong suits, as the software offers a variety of professional style tools built directly into the editor. Syncing audio to clips is easy and intelligent, requiring only a few clicks. Compression and noise reduction work well and offer a variety of options for dialing in the correct level of adjustment.
The software also provides many options for custom animations and effects. Keyframing and ease in/out are both simple to implement. Also, dozens of customizable visual effects, such as lens flares, chroma keying, blurs, distortions, and preset color grades are included.
For editors new to color grading, there is support for look up tables, or LUTs, along with a number of built-in looks. This is a great hidden value, as it lets editors get started with color grading without any additional purchases necessary.
If you prefer a more manual style of color correction, YUV color correction wheels are available, along with individualized tweaks to highlight, mids, and shadows.
Scopes, wheels, and LUT support make color editing easy.
There are a wide variety of tools built into FilmoraPro. For my uses, this software would perform every function I need and more. The tools are easy to understand, implemented in line with industry standards. The easy customizability of the software makes it easy to tweak anything that you want to change, while the default workspaces are easy to understand. If you've worked with Adobe Premiere, you'll definitely feel comfortable with Filmora's layouts.
Performance was exactly what I expected based on the hardware I was running it on. No slowdowns or issues were present, and I didn't experience any crashes. Timeline playback felt a tiny bit slower than my experience with Da Vinci Resolve, but not significantly enough to cause problems.
The software works well, offers a wide variety of features, and includes a number of nice bonuses. It's a small thing but just including some LUTs at launch is a nice touch, as it makes it easy to quickly see results.
Pricing is very competitive and offers a much-appreciated one-off lifetime purchase. A lifetime license is $149.90, while a one-year license is $90 at current sales prices. This compares quite well with Premiere at $240 for the single app plan for a one-year license.
A free trial is available without any limitations other than a watermark on export.
If you want to start taking your video editing seriously, FilmoraPro is worth considering, thanks to its variety of features and attractive price point. If you're coming from another editor, take a look at their website and consider the features. Given the ease of download, installation, and trial, I definitely recommend giving it a try against your existing editor.
"A lifetime license is $149.90, while a one-year license is $90 at current sales prices. This compares quite well with Premiere at $240 for the single app plan for a one-year license."
Mind explaining your point of view on the issue?
I'm sorry, English is not my mother tongue... I thought you were comparing either a one time $149.90 payment for a lifetime license to a recurring $240 payment that you have to make every year, and concluding that it "compares quite well", when in my opinion, it's widely different and does not compare at all. Maybe I misunderstood.
I'll give this a good hard look. It's a mistake to buy a product stuffed full of features we never use. I just want something that does the basics and - esp with video - is reasonably fast.
I suggest taking a good hard look at DaVinci Resolve. It might seem a bit intimidating up front, BUT, it is a professional level video NLE application, there are many 'how to' videos available on YouTube, and last but not least, it is compleley free for the personal level and no ads. As a paid alternative, perhaps Vegas Movie Studio will be a reasonably pricced paid alterantive.
Somehow apps like Filmora Pro, Movavi,etc seemed to be heavy handed on trying to upsell this add on and that add on. And specifically with Filmora Pro, I tried to import some 4K video clips into the timeline and all I got was a bunch of jittery and flickering performance on the timeline. I shot the 4K footage on my Galaxy Note 9 with variable frame so that might have been the trouble. But Davinci Resolve deals with it without a problem.
It works for me just fine, using latest Google Chrome, Vivaldi, etc. Then try the basic URL and do a search for the product. Or simply google search.


While you may not think about getting enough sleep as something serious, especially in the fast paced world of today, the health consequences of sleep deprivation are real—and they add up over time.
Another effect of sleep deprivation is an inability to retain memories. Not getting enough sleep interferes with your ability to focus and learn efficiently, which is essential for you to remember something.
Research shows that sleep strengthens nerve connections involved in memory, and also helps consolidate new information into memories. Not getting enough shut-eye interferes with this, especially since you need enough REM (rapid eye movement) sleep in order for your brain to solidify memories.
REM sleep is where you move information from your short term memory to your long term memory, and when you do not get enough sleep, you miss out on REM, and this has an effect on your memory.
There is a chance that you have noticed that you wake up "on the wrong side of the bed" if you haven't gotten enough shut-eye. Sleep deprivation affects mood, and it makes you see everything in a more negative light because your emotions are far more volatile when sleep deprived.
While the reason for this is not completely known, experts say it is most likely another way your brain doesn't function well without sleep. The area of your brain [frontal lobe] that's in charge of thinking, reasoning, and logic usually balances the area of your brain [amygdala] involved with emotions such as fear, anxiety, aggression, and arousal.
MRI brain scans on people who have not had enough sleep show a decrease in connection between these brain centers, which increases reactivity, fear, and anger.
Another mood disorder linked to lack of sleep is depression. While the specific brain mechanisms are not known, one major study found that people with chronic insomnia were ten times more likely to develop depression.
Sleep apnea, a breathing issue while sleeping, is also linked with depression, as one study showed that people who were depressed were five times as likely to have the condition.
Because lack of sleep and depression are so interconnected, it can be hard to tease out which came first.
Sleep has been shown to increase risk-taking behaviour. In a study of pediatric residents on 24-hour shifts, the doctors made riskier medical decisions if they hadn't gotten at least an hour nap.
But even if your job seems to have less potential for disaster, your performance at work may still suffer because of poor problem solving, higher risk-taking, and poor management style without sleep.
Insufficient sleep is a public health problem, with more and more adults worldwide getting less than the recommended seven to eight hours per night.
When you fail to get adequate sleep—whether due to a chronic issue like sleep apnea, lifestyle reasons like long work hours or raising young children, or bad habits like spending time on social media and the Internet before bed—it takes a toll on your brain's ability to function.


text:
echo
sleep 1
echo -e "${YELLOW}--->Uninstalling $APPTITLE...$ENDCOLOR"
sudo apt-get remove --purge "$APPNAME" -y
sudo apt-get autoremove -y


Searching for men's jewelry can be a little trickier than shopping for women's jewelry. The most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for men's jewelry is to keep it simple and subtle. Unless you are positive he wants something flashy, like a beaded bracelet, lion's head pendant necklace or flashy, diamond-studded earrings, it's best to keep it simple and avoid flashy bling or overly-decorative pieces. In general, men tend to gravitate towards jewelry that is more functional, so the further away the piece is from being functional, the more risky it is. Of course, if you know what your man likes and he loves bedazzled jewels, we have a couple of options for that kind of men's jewelry in our guide below. When in doubt, it is best to first start with more traditional men's jewelry pieces, such as watches, cufflinks, tie clips and money clips. Then, you can branch out to rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, which are generally more decorative, but can be very fashionable pieces of men's jewelry. Browse our guide for the best online jewelry stores for men's jewelry below! Happy Shopping!
Marcos De Andrade built the first line of statement accessories designed specifically for the successful, charismatic and worldly gentleman. At Marcos De Andrade, they believe that every man has their own unique aura and a way of expressing themselves beyond words. With their elegant and handcrafted products, they create timeless trends that contribute to the style of a modern man. Marcos De Andrade is more than just a jewelry brand: they recognize the importance of poise and stylistic flair that turns heads and signifies the pinnacle of fashion.
Atolyestone is leading the revolution in men's jewelry and fashion. The products they offer are the ultimate men's gift idea for fashionable men. Atolyestone creates men's jewelry for stylish individuals or urban adventurers. Designed with quality and sophistication, Atolyestone creates high-end jewelry for men, with the intention to harmonize traditional men's jewelry styles with more modern techniques for jewelry making. They strive to create uniquely designed jewelry that breaks the norm. To do this, they combine research of high quality materials with the imagination of their designers to produce eye-catching collections and grand designs.
Macy's is one of the leading stores for men's jewelry online due to their high quality materials, wide variety and affordable prices. Whether you're looking for men's jewelry chains, men's jewelry necklaces, men's jewelry bracelets, or men's jewelry rings, you can be sure that Macy's will have it at a price you will love! With metals like silver, gold, tungsten and titanium, you'll find a wide range of designer cufflinks, ring bands with some featuring diamonds, bracelets with ion-plated designs and ornately crafted watches. Macy's men's jewelry sale is a widely popular option for men seeking high quality jewelry.
TraxNYC offers access to over $300 million worth of fine diamond jewelry. Regarding men's jewelry, TraxNYC has an extensive collection: they have everything from your everyday chains, rings and earrings to more extravagant pendants, bracelets, crosses, watches and custom grills! As an online jewelry site, TraxNYC works hard to surpass the typical buying experience of a jewelry store: they offer an online selection of jewelry that is far larger than what any retail store could offer! Regarding customer-centered offers, TraxNYC wants to make sure their customers' needs are met; they offer free warranty, no-hassle returns and free appraisals on a large selection of their jewelry items. If you're looking for a gift for your spouse, boyfriend or fiancé, TraxNYC is one of the top online jewelry stores for men's jewelry.
For men's diamond jewelry, you can't get better than Avianne & Co. Avianne & Co. offers the largest online selection of diamond jewelry for men and they pride themselves on taking the absolute best care in producing men's diamond jewelry. They offer a diverse collection of men's jewelry, including 10K, 14K and 18K men's diamond jewelry. They encourage the customer to choose any metal color for their jewelry items, including white, yellow, rose gold or black rhodium. To make the customer's experience even better, Avianne & Co. offers free shipping with any purchase.
If you're not sure what to get your favorite guy, Helzberg Diamonds has a wide selection of men's rings, necklaces and bracelets. From wedding bands to sophisticated diamond jewelry, it is easy to find something he'll love at Helzberg Diamonds. For 100 years, Helzberg Diamonds has taken care of their customers, so you can be sure that when you're looking for something special for your man, you'll find it at Helzberg Diamonds.
For 25 years, Sarraf Jewelry has been offering the highest quality gold, platinum and sterling silver chains at the lowest wholesale prices. They offer a variety of chain types for men's jewelry, including Figaro, Franco, Rope, Curb, Snake, wheat chain and many, many more! Additionally, they offer a variety of wedding bands, charms, earrings, cufflinks, tie tacks, key charms, tie bars, lapel pins, lighter and pens, money clips and sterling silver jewelry for men. Sarraf Jewelry's 14k gold accessories for men is rather extensive, making them one of the best online jewelry stores for men's jewelry.


2 x square pole-top mounted floodlight for outdoor installation on a pole diam. 60 mm or 76 mm. Phospho-chromatised and polyester powder coated die-cast copper-free aluminium body, tempered safety glass, moulded silicone gasket and stainless steel screws. Flange for pole diam. 60 mm or 76 mm included. Built-in LED driver 220-240V 50-60Hz, with 2 x 12 or 24 CREE XP-G2 LED. IP65 rating.


Rebecca & Sean were married on a perfect Northern Beaches' summer day at Long Reef Golf Club. Long Reef is a favourite venue of mine – you cant beat being so close to the ocean and there are plenty of great photo locations very close by! The day was a lot of fun, with plenty of laughs from the bridal party. We did preparation photos in Narrabeen with Rebecca, the ceremony at Long Reef, then jumped in the car for some location photos at the Narrabeen Rock Pools, and then back to Long Reef headland for a fantastic sunset! The last few shots of the day on the headland are brilliant, what a beautiful place and a great couple to work with. Congratulations guys!
by Darryn McKay at March 22, 2010 .


Faculty Contact: Shukri David, M.D.
Work Hours: 5 days/week, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Generally, 1 weekend per month, no night calls.
General: The elective rotation in cardiology at Ascension Providence Hospital introduces students to all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. A large patient population demonstrating all aspects of valvular, ischemic, hypertensive and congenital heart disease is utilized to instruct the student in the skills of clinical assessment and physical diagnosis. A busy cardiac catheterization laboratory provides the opportunity to observe left and right heart catheterization, angiography and coronary and vascular interventions.
Goals & Objectives: Students will spend a balanced amount of time between seeing patients on consultations with the staff cardiologists and seeing patients in the cardiology fellows' clinic. They will have the opportunity to participate in the full spectrum of noninvasive cardiology testing, including ECG interpretation, echocardiography, electrophysiology lab and stress testing. Students also attend weekly cardiology lectures, possibly including ECG interpretation lectures for students, fellow-led lectures for all rotating residents and students, echocardiography conferences, catheterization conferences and cardiology grand rounds.