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If you're looking for fun things to do in Havana, you'll want to make time to grab a drink at El Floridita and the bar at Hotel Ambos Mundos—two of Hemingway's favorite spots in Havana for a cocktail. His signature daiquiri (splash of grapefruit juice, no sugar) was created at El Floridita in the 1930's. Any drink with Cuban rum is guaranteed to be good, though. Think Cuba libres, with Castro-approved tuKola, or Hemingway's favorite mojito from Bodeguita del Medio.
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The best art in Cuba can be seen on the streets, like Santeria-inspired sculptures and murals at Callejón de Hamel, or Fusterlandia: an entire neighborhood covered in José Fuster's glittering mosaics. No trip to Cuba would be complete without listening to live music (the outdoor Tropicana cabaret is a must) or driving around in one of the iconic vintage cars, like a 1959 Buick Special.
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Q: Django ManyToMany Equality I have a model, Entry. Of particular note is its addTags function which adds a tag to an instance of Entry and saves it. Here is the full code for the class:
class Entry(models.Model):

    title = models.CharField(max_length=80)
    author = models.ForeignKey(User)
    pubdate = models.DateTimeField()
    tags = models.ManyToManyField(Tag)
    text = models.TextField()

    def getAllTags(self):
        '''
        Returns all tags applied to a given entry
        '''
        return self.tags.all()

    def addTag(self, tagName):
        '''
        Add a tag to an entry. If tag does not exist, create it. If tag has
        already been added, do nothing.
        '''
        try:
            tag = Tag.objects.get(name=tagName)
            return tag
        except Tag.DoesNotExist:
            tag = self.tags.create(name=tagName)
            self.save()
            return tag

The weird thing is, when I test the addTag function with the following code (entry1 was created earlier and is a valid Entry object):
    tag1 = entry1.addTag("testtag2")
    tag2 = entry1.addTag("testtag2")
    tag3 = entry1.addTag("testtag3")
    tagList = [tag1, tag2, tag3]
    for listTag, objTag in zip(tagList, entry1.tags.all()):
        print "%s: %s" % (listTag, objTag)
    self.assertEqual(entry1.tags.all(), tagList)

I get the following assertion error:
AssertionError: [<Tag: testtag>, <Tag: testtag2>, <Tag: testtag3>] != [<Tag: testtag>, <Tag: testtag2>, <Tag: testtag3>]

Yet the print statement within the code above gives me the following:
testtag: testtag
testtag2: testtag2
testtag3: testtag3

Indicating that the tags have been created as expected. It seems as though different memory locations of each tag object has been created, but I don't see how this could have been the case. Thoughts?

A: self.assertEqual(list(entry1.tags.all()), tagList)

entry1.tags.all() is a queryset which doesn't override the __eq__ method, and so compares to other objects by it's id (memory location). If you want to compare the objects returned by it to the objects in tagList, you have to evaluate the queryset first, by calling list on it.
The instances of Entry in list(entry1.tags.all()) are not the same ones as in tagList. That doesn't change both lists being equal because Entry instances do have an overridden __eq__ method and are compared by their pk.
EDIT:
When comparing a QuerySet against a list
entry1.tags.all() == tagList

you are not comparing the instances returned by it because a Queryset doesn't have the __eq__ method overridden and thus can't be compared to a list.
Two lists however can be compared. All instances in the lists are compared pairwise, and because their __eq__ provides a means other than id-comparison (it tests for pk-equality) they compare the same.

A: Try this to refactor your code:
    class Entry(models.Model):

        title = models.CharField(max_length=80)
        author = models.ForeignKey(User)
        pubdate = models.DateTimeField()
        tags = models.ManyToManyField(Tag)
        text = models.TextField()

        def getAllTags(self):
            '''
            Returns all tags applied to a given entry
            '''
            return self.tags.all()

        def addTag(self, tagName):
            '''
            Add a tag to an entry. If tag does not exist, create it. If tag has
            already been added, do nothing.
            '''
            tag = Tag.objects.get_or_create(name=tagName)
            self.tags.add(tag)
            self.save()

Also, in your tests you have to compare two lists:
self.assertEqual(list(entry1.tags.all()), tagList)

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Nóra Csécsei · 07/05/2020
· Politics
Freedom House: Hungary is no longer a democracy but a 'hybrid regime'
Budapest, Hungary. Photo: MTI
In 2020, Freedom House, a U.S.-based research institute and human rights advocate, qualified Hungary as a 'hybrid regime' in its annual report, Nations in Transit. Serbia, Montenegro, and other Balkan countries were similarly criticised because of their declining standards in governance, elections, and media freedom.
The report analyses the state of democracy in 29 countries in Central Europe and Central Asia. Nations in Transit evaluates the countries based on seven main criteria and gives numerical ratings based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 representing the lowest and 7 the highest level of democracy. These categories are the following:
National Democratic Governance
Electoral Process
Local Democratic Governance
Judicial Framework and Independence
Each country receives a Democracy Score, which is the average of the seven indicators. In 2020, Freedom House introduced the Democracy Percentage, which converts the Democracy Score to a scale from 0-100. Last year, Hungary scored 51; however, in the latest survey, only 49, which means that it lost its status as a 'semi-consolidated democracy'. Compared to the previous year's result, the country got a lower rating in the categories of 'Electoral Process', 'Local Democratic Governance', and 'Corruption'.
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● Consolidated Democracy: 68−100
● Semi-Consolidated Democracy: 51−67
● Transitional or Hybrid Regime: 34−50
● Semi-Consolidated Authoritarian Regime: 18−33
● Consolidated Authoritarian Regime: 0−17
"Hungary's decline has been the most precipitous ever tracked in Nations in Transit; it was one of the three democratic frontrunners as of 2005, but in 2020, it became the first country to descend by two regime categories and leave the group of democracies entirely," claimed the report.
The Executive Summary about Hungary by Gábor Filippov can be found HERE.
The report argues that numerous Central European and Central Asian political leaders are openly attacking democratic institutions. This region can also be characterised by attacks on judicial independence, threats against civil society, and electoral manipulation, which have resulted in a democratic breakdown.
Read alsoFreedom House: Hungary not 'Free' anymore
Freedom House treated Hungary together with a part of the Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia), Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. These countries constitute the middle category labelled 'transitional or hybrid regime'. They are described as electoral democracies that challenge the political and civil rights and have fragile democratic institutions. 'Semi-consolidated democracies', such as Croatia, Romania, Poland, or Bulgaria, represent a more stable and democratic government system and free and fair elections.
In the latest report, Hungary was considered a 'semi-consolidated democracy' and a 'consolidated democracy' before 2015.
Photo: www.freedomhouse.org
The fact that Hungary descended two categories in a short time is unprecedented in the history of the report that has been published regularly for 25 years. Freedom House accused the current government with "centralizing power, tilting the electoral playing field, taking over much of the media, and harassing critical civil society organizations". The report further highlighted issues such as the unequal access to state resources, the high level of corruption, or the undemocratic aspect of the 2020 adoption of the emergency law that enables the government to rule by decree indefinitely.
The graph shows that starting from the level of Poland, Hungary has gradually descended into the same category as Serbian democracy, while the situation in Poland has also deteriorated significantly.
Read alsoHungarian parliament adopts declaration rejecting Istanbul Convention – UPDATE
Source: freedomhouse.org
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Judging by that map, the country that present Hungary appears to regard as its model is placed in the 0-17 range, therefore the Hungarian gov't still has a long way to go before they can proudly say: " finally we made it! We are like Russia! ". Neverthless, I am sure the target will eventually be achieved. It is not a matter of efforts, the efforts are strong, it is only a matter of time.
Dear Mario, do you have as much money as Soros? If you pay me enough money, I can say what you want. So if you want, I can say, that you're the most clever man in Africa. That's so simple.
Dear John, perhaps you are new in Hungary, so just to clarify: Mr. Viktor Orbán openly said that he wants to build an illiberal state following the path of countries such as Russia and China, countries with limited or with no democracy. He is therefore being loyal to his promise, he is steadily heading in that direction, and the " Freedom House " evaluation shows it clearly.
I am sure that the Hu Gov't is not upset at this report, on the contrary it must be proud to see that its powerful efforts in building the promised illiberal state are receiving international recognition.
Dear Mario, always tell the truth. Mr. Orban has never mentioned, that Hungary should "follow the path" of Russia, or China. Mr. Orban said, that he is seeking to find the best way to organise the Hungarian state to make it more competitive: "Today, the world tries to understand systems which are not Western, not liberal, maybe not even democracies yet they are successful" he said, and only mentioned Singapore, China, India, Russia and Turkey as examples. If you have enough money to pay me, I can change my opinion.LOL
Jack Russell says:
As an expat living here in Hungary who was born in the US I must say I left America because of the loss of freedom and the growing police state feeling since 9/11. Example being when one flies into the US from outside the country is the Borders and Customs controls at US airports. Last time I returned to the US I was in the cue at Customs at the DFW airport for almost 6 hours which caused me to miss an onward domestic flight. I had only a rucksack containing a few clothes. When one flies into Budapest I have never experienced more than a few minute cue at passport control and never seen more than a handful of people at customs.
I have never experienced a road side checkpoint for drunk driving, driving licence and proof of insurance in Hungary. In the US it was not unusual to see this on a weekly basis.
No place is perfect but I have nothing to complain about in regards to Hungarian freedoms. I am glad to be here. Freedom House sounds like a Soros type NGO trying to foment discontentment. Hopefully most people see their comments for what they are.
Gary.J.A.Booth-Hansen. hansen says:
The blatant manipulation of FACT, reversing it, driven by individuals, and member countries of the European Union, who through there invested interests, pontificating there positions by there thick wallets,.
There destructive destabilization process of misleading untruths and innuendos, is a Fabrication of Truth or Factorially the true circumstances to what there venomous characters represent.
Prime Minister – Victor Orban & his Government and Party, the past decade for US in Hungary, have commenced a Focus rebuilding economic platform, that encapsulates the new going forward of our country – Hungary, placing us, into the World of the 21st Century and beyond.
The vision and plans of Prime Minister – Victor Orban & his Government – there achievements, over the past decade have been Remarkable.
My opinions dismiss respectfully, those from wide arenas, internally in Hungary – Europe and Globally, that we, as a Country, are Guilty of continual Democratic Dismantling or Democratic Backsliding.
DEMOCRACY is built around, giving people/citizens a voice, clearly defining to them, the Rules of Law, staying within positions, that are outlined by Government, in there Policies, and that if boundary's outlined in Governmental Policies are burst or fragmented, questions could or will be asked as to positions or actions taken, that are not in line with Governmental Rules of Law.
Democracy – is constantly reforming it-self.
Prime Minister – Victor Orban – being the visionary gifted leader, that he is, in my opinion, what has occurred under Democracy in our beloved country, is a – Reforming Process – applying it to this period of time in History, to maximize – reef the vast benefits, that the seeds, roots and foundations promise ALL from – DEMOCRACY.
There must be Obedience – Respect to Democracy, not exploitation or abuse – living working within it's Core Meaning – that does not shut citizens off – from having a voice and expressing there opinion.
Hungary, we have Freedoms – bought on by the intellectual foresight and vision of our Prime Minister – Victor Orban and his Government and Party – they are, in the continual on-going process of the overdue need of the Reforming of Democracy – the 21st century and beyond, that will launch us into decades of independence self reliance and prosperity.
ISTVAN KIRALY says:
According to its website, "Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people."
What a fascinating self-assessment this organisation has for its 'raison d'être.'
Based within the United States – and funded almost entirely by the U.S. Government (in its 2018 Annual Report, "Freedom House" acknowledged receiving $35 million U.S. dollars – or about 88% of its annual revenue – from the Trump administration), this self-described N.G.O. (non-Governmental Organisation)
revels in categorising sovereign nations into various 'degrees' of democracy.
The purpose for such 'categorisation' is apparently to highlight what "Freedom House" perceives are abuses of 'human rights' (an extremely nebulous concept at the best of times !).
In its most recent report, "Freedom House" has labelled Hungary as a 'transitional or hybrid regime' – part democracy and part authoritarian.
A major justification for doing so is the recently-adopted Hungarian Coronavirus Protection Act .
I find it most interesting that the E.U.'s Vice President for Transparency and Values has only a week ago labelled that same piece of legislation to be within the European Union's 'core principles'.
How is it that "Freedom House" can so adamantly state a different opinion when – at the same time – it totally ignores the Trump administration's blatant disrespect for the U.S. Constitution and, indeed, rule of law ?
Naturally one doesn't 'bite the hand that feeds it' but I can't help wonder if "Freedom House" is ignoring its 'mandate' by disregarding the current situation within the U.S. and concentrating on nations such as Hungary / Poland / aspirational E.U. Balkan countries [Bosnia and Herzegovina / Serbia / Kosovo / Montenegro / Albania / North Macedonia] – which are presently 'punching bags' for the likes of George Soros' "Open Society" plus certain technocrats in Brussels – to justify its existence.
Are the world's THINKING people supposed to accept what "Freedom House" writes just because of its name and location ?
I do NOT believe that to be the case.
Jack Russell – an ex-U.S. resident – eloquently expresses dissatisfaction felt by MANY people now living in the United States.
Whilst some citizens of former Communist-dominated countries view United States as being an ideal place in which to reside, the ugly truth is quite different.
On a similar but different note, Mario is obviously extremely dissatisfied with not only the political system in Hungary but also its health system (as judged by his recent comments of May 5).
Instead of 'bending the truth' to justify his complaints, maybe he should just 'bite the bullet' as Jack did and RELOCATE.
I am certain that the "Mushroom Kingdom" would welcome back its most famous citizen and we can all continue to enjoy his exploits.
I do not understand why supporters of Hu gov't are upset at this report. Instead, they should be proud. This is one more proof of the international recognition of the fact that their Leader is keeping the promises he made: building an illiberal state, doing like Russia. I am not being sarcastic, just stating facts.
Mario, Mario, Mario.
As John has succinctly noted, Viktor Orban NEVER promised to 'build an illiberal state … like Russia.'
You really MUST get your facts correct before writing anything in the public arena otherwise people will IGNORE everything published in your name and view you – 'MARIO'- as nothing more than a cartoon character in a stylised plumber's outfit.
Mr. Stephen King, the Prime Minister V.O. said his aim is to create an illiberal state. He said that in different occasions and using different expressions. So either you have been brainwashed to such an extent that you do not remember well-known facts from recent years, or you simply ignore those facts. In the latter case, you can make your own researches, in the former case you can not be cured.
Oh Mario.
It is about time that you went back to the "Mushroom Kingdom" and stuffed your mouth full of magic mushrooms.
Either that or undergo a LOBOTOMY.
"Orbán Gov't Rejects 'Soros-Financed' Freedom House Claims that Hungary No Longer Democracy" (Hungary Today)
Here we go.. another self appointed, self promoting NCO with a globalist, statist agenda and some maths-statical voodoo measures inflating themselves for some publicity and visibility. Who cares? The people of Hungary are those who should rate and choose their elected officials and government and its policies. Just more stones rattling in a near empty tin can. Mere noise.


This archery trivia quiz has 12 multiple-choice questions. Answers can be found at the end of the quiz. Enjoy and share them with friends.
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2. Shooting in archery involves the use of ________.
3. Archery is an official Olympic sport. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in this discipline?
4. The two types of bow used in competitive target archery are recurve and compound. Which of the two is used in the Olympics?
5. Besides being used for competition, archery has also been used for ________.
6. Archers are highly romanticized in ancient mythologies. Which of these mythical deities is NOT known for his or her archery-prowess?
7. Archery made its official Olympic debut in ________.
8. English archers were a powerful military force in the Middle Ages. What type of bow was used by the English in battles?
9. What is a bullseye in target archery?
10. What is the name of Japanese Zen archery?
11. The highest score for a single archery shot is ________.
12. True or False. Other than the Olympics, major archery competitions include the World Championships and the World Cup.


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Back to Aircraft & Propulsion
Five-Year Pre-owned Bizjet Forecast Predicts Steady Recovery
Molly McMillin November 17, 2020
2008 Dassault Falcon 2000LX.
Credit: Jetcraft
The number of pre-owned business jet transactions is expected to steadily recover from 2020 through 2024, reaching 2,271 transactions worth $11.1 billion a year by 2024, according to a new forecast by Jetcraft, with growth expected in the large jet segment.
Over the five-year forecast period, Jetcraft predicts a total of 10,183 pre-owned transactions worth $48.8 billion, compared to 9,314 transactions valued at $52 billion over the past five years.
The forecast projects a continued increase in large jet transactions over the next five years, although at a slower pace compared to previous years.
The average value of annual pre-owned transactions reached its lowest point in 2020 but is expected to rebound and remain stable over the next five years, it predicts.
"COVID-19 has affected many industries, including our own," said Jahid Fazal-Karim, Jetcraft owner and chairman of the board. "However, business aviation has started to recover and the reduction in commercial flight activity provides a real opportunity for the sector to further expand its customer base and secure long-term prosperity."
For one, trends in international trade activity bode well for industry growth, he said. The World Trade Organization projects trade volume to rebound in 2021. In addition, the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is expected to grow by 5% a year until 2024. This population is a key driver in business aviation activity.
"Our previous forecasts predicted a downturn," Fazal-Karim says. "Although it has taken place sooner than we thought, we were prepared and, as a result, are in a stronger position than in 2008."
The industry has quickly regained momentum.
"I'm confident in its recovery, particularly with more first-time buyers realizing the value of business aviation, and the addition of new platforms, which continue to improve accessibility," he said.
High-net-worth buyers, as compared to corporate or government buyers, are more likely to invest in large jets. It may be due in part to some corporations avoiding larger jets because of shareholder and public scrutiny, the forecast says.
Transactional data shows that large jets represent a strong share of the purchases by buyers under the age of 50. Interest by younger buyers brings long-term potential to the large jet segment, the forecast says.
"We predict these young, UHNWI (ultra-high-net-worth individuals) large aircraft buyers will transition to become early adopters of new industry innovations, such as sustainable aviation fuel, supersonic jets and electric aircraft," it says.
Molly McMillin
Molly McMillin, a 25-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for the Aviation Week Network and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.


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Reddy Ice Holdings (the largest US manufacturer of packaged ice) suspended its quarterly cash dividend indefinitely and said it was undertaking a strategic review of its business.
Giving everyone another reason to fly 1st class or Business Class, United Airlines is doubling the fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50 one-way.
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AIG, the huge insurance company, finds itself in trouble, downgraded, and potentially dragged under by the events over the weekend.
Lehman Brothers will declare bankruptcy. The US Government decided that they did not want to back up Lehman's $60 billion of bad real estate investments, nor did Barclay's, nor did a plan to have all the major Wall Street firms pitch in $60 billion to purchase Lehman's bad real estate assets and create what's knows as a "Bad Bank" work out. ("Bad Bank" was chosen because the names Countrywide, Washington Mutual and IndyMac had already been taken.) Many investment banks worked over the weekend to figure out their exposure to Lehman Brothers, especially to their real estate investment portfolio.
Bank of America said it would acquire Merrill Lynch in an all-stock transaction worth about $50 billion. Bank of America has the most deposits of any U.S. bank, and has both theirs and Countrywide's servicing portfolio, while Merrill Lynch is the world's largest and most widely recognized brokerage – it certainly will create a monolithic global financial services giant. I don't know if that is a good thing right now.
Rumors of Chase taking over WAMU were either false or haven't come to fruition yet.
UBOC wholesale channel announced that Effective with applications received on or after today, the maximum LTV for the Interest Only and Two-Step Programs for loan amounts up to $500,000 is no longer 90%. The maximum LTV is 80% due to the unavailability of mortgage insurance. Effective on October 1, mortgage insurance will no longer be available for IO Programs. Therefore, any application received prior to today with an LTV over 80% must have received mortgage insurance approval prior to October 1, or will be reviewed for a counter offer to an 80% LTV.
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Suspicious Activity: 09/20/2013 at 3:48 p.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer received a report concerning a suspicious individual. According to the victim, a suspicious male has followed her home every day after school for the past week. The victim described the suspect as a tall, white male with red, curly hair in his early twenties.
Malicious Damage: 09/22.2013 at 6:10 a.m. – St. Paul St.
An officer was dispatched to St. Paul St. after receiving a report of Malicious Damage to Property. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the victim who stated he was awoken at six in the morning by a loud bang from the rooftop. The victim stated he went up to the roof around seven and saw damage to the television antenna, drain cover, door spring, and exhaust manifold.
Larceny: 09/22/2013 at 3:48 p.m. – Beacon St.
An officer was dispatched to a business on Beacon St. after receiving a report of larceny. The officer was met by an employee who stated she had just recently noticed three pairs of Coach eyeglasses missing from a display. The employee stated she noticed a suspicious woman in the area just moments before she noticed the eyeglasses were missing. The suspect was described as a white female with orange hair.
Possession of Drugs: 09/22/2013 at 1:01 a.m. – Harvard St./ Longwood Ave
An officer observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Harvard St. and Longwood Ave. A query of the driver's information revealed he had a suspended license. Furthermore, the officer could detect a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The operator was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension. A routine search of the vehicle revealed three plastic bags containing marijuana. Marijuana residue was also found in the car's console area, around the gear shift, and on the floor of the car. The operator was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug.
On September 20, 2013 an officer received a report of a past larceny which occurred on Beacon St. The officer spoke with the victim who stated she had received a call from another police department informing her that her prescription pad had been used falsely. She informed the officer that it appeared as though several pages had been ripped from her prescription pad. In addition, she informed the officer that a small statue was missing from her desk. The victim stated a suspicious looking male was noticed in the office on September 18, 2013. The individual was described as a white male of average height, who had burn scarring on his face.
Larceny: 09/21/2013 at 3:30 p.m. – Westbourne Tr.
An officer was dispatched to Westbourne Tr. after receiving a report of larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the victim who stated he had locked his bicycle to a tree using a wire lock. When he returned for it several hours later, the bike was missing.
Operating After Suspension: 09/21/2013 at 11:12 p.m. – Washington St./ Pond Ave.
An officer observed a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Washington St. and Pond Ave. A query of the driver's information revealed she had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest for Operating After Suspension.
Larceny: 09/19/2013 at 1:55 p.m. – Greenough St.
An officer received a report of a past larceny which occurred on Greenough St. The victim stated she left her IPhone 5 in an unlocked gym locker, while she attended class. She returned an hour later to find the phone missing.
Larceny: 09/19/2013 at 1:30 p.m. – Tappan St.
An officer received a report of a past larceny of an IPhone 4, which occurred on Tappan St. The victim stated she left her cell phone in her backpack in the girl's locker room while she attended class. Upon returning from her class she saw her phone had been taken from her backpack.
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"I'm now working in the Iraq Team at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Whitehall, helping to drive our diplomacy with Iraq in London, Baghdad and Erbil.
I did a few different jobs at Wilton Park during my four years there, and when I left, I was Assistant Programme Director.
I always say that working at Wilton Park gave me a 'wide angle lens' on foreign policy, but also across so many other areas: global health, gender equality and youth unemployment to name a few. It was a privilege to learn so much about a wide variety of topics through working on Wilton Park events- which I constantly draw from in my new role. I met lots of amazing people and built a really solid network that has stood me in good stead for an international career- as well as building up my confidence and skills. Given my experience at Wilton Park, I'm always the first to be asked to plan an event in my current job, but I take that as a compliment ….!"
Aneka "Working in the Policy Team has allowed me the opportunity to work on a diverse and broad range of policy areas. I have gained a deep insight and understanding of foreign policy which has given me the confidence and skill set to successfully deliver world-class policy dialogues."
"I spent five really enjoyable years at Wilton Park, starting on their old intern programme and leaving as an Assistant Programme Director. The work was challenging, engaging, and there were regular chances to stretch when sought. I'm now working at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as a Desk Officer. Wilton Park gave me the skills, experience, and opportunity to move into the Diplomatic Service. I would strongly recommend pursuing a career at Wilton Park as an end in itself however – I do miss the place." Thomas
"I had a fantastic experience working as an intern at Wilton Park before moving on to work at the Department for International Trade, where I focused on South Asia issues with a short posting overseas in Bangladesh.
I valued the opportunity to work across a range of projects with the Wilton Park team, other Whitehall departments and the private sector. The role involved delving into familiar and unfamiliar policy areas while also managing competing priorities across them. This is something I've drawn upon regularly since joining Private Office for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
There aren't many other internships out there that give you the chance to discuss ideas with Ministers, leading experts and policy makers; the internship programme presents a unique opportunity to begin building networks that will help you navigate the Civil Service in the future."
"My policy internship at Wilton Park was an excellent introduction to the world of work – I couldn't have dreamed for a better first job out of uni! I worked on a fascinating range of meeting themes, from AI in Healthcare, to Modern Slavery, to Girls Education. The internship really brought my IR degree to life, and put the issues I'd learnt about into a policy context. Wilton Park is a supportive and friendly organisation, which helped me to develop key skills. I made some real friends over the course of my internship, making my time there unforgettable!
I am now working at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, within South Asia and Afghanistan Directorate, where I work flexibly across teams to help deliver key UK Government objectives in the region. A personal highlight has been three weeks I spent in New Delhi last year, where I delivered a crisis preparedness exercise across three overseas posts."
"As a member of the Policy Team, we have the opportunity on a daily basis to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, enabling us to better understand the international policy field"
"Working in the Policy Team gives you an introduction to all aspects of the business, from delivering an event through to developing the policy angle and communicating the event. As a Policy Team member, I gained an insight into these aspects, insights which have been hugely valuable when I transferred into the Communication Team.
There is no doubt that the role is a challenging one, but it is one which rewards you both in terms of experience and in developing and delivering international, world-class policy dialogues. My experience in the Policy Team gave me the skills and experience to be able to transfer into the communications team and the insights to successfully work in that team."
"Working at Wilton Park continues to broaden my international policy knowledge, including global health, the resilience of youth, the continuing importance of freedom of religion and belief, as well as climate change in the Pacific. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a range of foreign policy issues."
"After Wilton Park, I moved into a strategy role in the civil service. The responsibility I was given and breadth of topics I encountered at Wilton Park were extremely valuable in my personal and professional development."


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10 Facts about Chocolate History
Saturday, December 19th 2015. | History
Let's find out Facts about Chocolate History in the following post below. If we talk about the chocolate history, we have to check the life of the people in Mesoamerica. The Mokaya and pre-Olmec people considered chocolate as one of their favorite foods. The chocolate beverages were created in 1900 BC. At that time, the chocolate could be the ground beans, roasted or even the fermented of Theobroma cacao. Get other facts about chocolate history below:
Facts about Chocolate History 1: the cacao seeds
There was a belief about cacao seeds based on the view of the Aztecs. They believed that the god of wisdom or Quetzalcoatl gifted cacao seeds for them.
Facts about Chocolate History 2: the valuable cacao seeds
At that time, cacao seeds were considered as the precious seeds. There is no need to wonder that the Aztecs used them as a currency. Get facts about Chocolate Milk here.
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Facts about Chocolate History 3: the serving of chocolate
Chocolate was served in bitter taste. The people prepared it as a drink, not as a food. The drink was often mixed with corn puree, wine or spices.
Facts about Chocolate History 4: strength
The people believed that by drinking chocolate, they would get power and strength. They thought that chocolate contained the aphrodisiac substance. Find facts about chocolate here.
Chocolate History
Facts about Chocolate History 5: sugar
Then sugar was added inside the chocolate drink in 16th century after the arrival of the European people. This drink became popular all over Europe. At first, the high class people loved it. Then the common people began to love this drink.
Facts about Chocolate History 6: a staple drink
It was very surprising to know that chocolate was considered as a staple drink for the U.S. soldiers who went to war in twentieth century.
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Facts about Chocolate History 7: the word chocolate
The word was originally taken from chocolate. It was a classical Nahuatl word. Cacao tree is originated from Mesoamerica. Therefore, usage and cultivation of the trees were very widespread.
Facts about Chocolate History 8: the fermentation
In 1400 BC, chocolate was fermented by the people. They would serve it as an alcoholic drink.
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Facts about Chocolate History 9: the first element consumed by people
The people believed that the first element eaten by human being when they found cacao seeds were the sweet pulp. Due to the presence of alkaloids, the beans were bitter.
Facts about Chocolate History 10: the fermented bean in Mexico
The people believe that the cacao tree was first domesticated by Mesoamerican culture. The researchers believe that the North American people did it due to the presence of fermented bean.
Facts about Chocolate History
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2015's Hottest New Guns and Gear
The holidays may be over, but for those of us who love guns and gear, January is truly "the most wonderful time of the year." That's because January is when the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is held, and it's when every manufacturer and provider of all your favorite guns and gear tend to debut their new lines. It's not open to the public, so your intrepid NRA Publications staff was on the hunt the week of January 20 to the 24th in search of the stuff we thought you'd most like to hear about.
Syren Shotguns, Just for Women
If you haven't heard of Syren shotguns, you're missing out. Other companies have been known to put "pink it and shrink it" to the test on women's guns, others have designed a gun or two specifically for women, but no company exists solely to provide guns to female shooters. Syren is that company. The newest division of Caesar Guerini and Fabarm, Syren has its line of pink-free shotguns on display in all their glory at the 2015 SHOT Show.
At the Syren booth, Caesar Guerini President Wesley Lang spoke to us about some of the major influences of the decision to make a company dedicated to women shooters, noting that his wife played a big role. Lang was attempting to build a gun for his wife, who had trouble with regular shotguns. He quickly realized that cutting the stock down does not a perfect fit make, and ended up having to start from the bottom up. On a larger scale, he realized many women must have a similar problem with firearm fit, and the Syren line fills that need.
You can expect a full review of some Syren shotguns in the near future, but until then it must be said that the light weight made it easy to get up to the shoulder fast, and the stock was perfect for cheek placement, making it that much quicker to align one's eye with the barrel. Another testament to the shootability and fit of the shotguns came from Pro-Staffer Christine Cunningham. She spent the year hunting upland game with the new Syren Elos Venti. The Elos Venti is a fast pointing shotgun that's light enough for a long day in the field. It's a beautifully engraved gun that performs just as well at the gun club, the clays course and on a hunt, according to Cunningham.
Cannon 50th Anniversary C50 Safe
If you're on the lookout for a gun safe suitable both for protecting your firearms and other precious valuables from theft, fire or other natural disaster, you should keep an eye out for the Cannon 50th Anniversary C50 Safe. This powerhouse of a safe holds up to 50 guns, is rated for fire for up to an hour, and has a lock that will continue to work no matter what--even in the event of an electromagnetic pulse. Even better, for each one sold, Cannon will donate $50 to Honored American Veterans Afield (www.honoredveterans.org).
Leupold D-EVO
This year's SHOT Show reveals some true innovations in optics, like this Leupold D-EVO Red Dot scope. Designed with the modern sporting rifle enthusiast in mind, this tactical optic allows you to acquire your target using a red dot scope. The shooter then simply moves their eye about 6 degrees down to see an offset reticle, allowing for pinpoint accuracy out to 400 yards. Balancing easily on a tactical rifle, the D-EVO is remarkably intuitive to use. Leupold recommends zeroing at 50 yards for optimal accuracy. This hot new optic will be available to the public in approximately a month, for an unbelievably affordable MSRP of $1,800.
SIG SAUER P320 Subcompact Nitron
One thing we're learning at the 2015 SHOT Show is this: Ask and ye shall receive. The popular SIG SAUER P320 Subcompact Nitron, a favorite of those who carry concealed, is being introduced in .45. Enthusiasts of the SIG have been demanding the powerful caliber since the pistol's initial introduction, and by the middle of 2015, they'll be able to get their hands on it for around $700 MSRP.
Benelli 828U
Benelli's breaking news is its first-ever over/under shotgun, the 828U. The "u" stands for "upland," and it's easy to see whyupland bird hunters are going to be excited for this well-balanced, attractive and practical scattergun. It features an auto-safety, easy-operating opening lever and steel lock-plate opening system, paired with impulse-driven ejection. Floating crio barrels and crio chokes, weight-reducing carbon-fiber rib and a high-grade alloy receiver complement the walnut stock and forearm. The steel-on-steel hinges, removable guard and easy-to-remove trigger system make for easy cleanup. The 828U will be available in either a nickel-engraved ($2,999) or black anodized ($2,499) model. Each variant will sport interchangeable 26-inch or 28-inch barrels, and weigh in right around 6.5 pounds.
Ruger American Rifles, Now in Compact Size
As you may know, most full-size rifles are created for users who are 5'8" or taller. Unfortunately, some of us just don't quite measure up--but the Ruger American Ranch now does! Each and every American Ranch model is now available in a compact size, suitable for smaller-framed shooters. The rimfire models are also being offered with adjustable cheekpieces, increasing comfort and ease of sight acquisition.
Prois Galleann
Prois, known for its high-quality hunting gear for women, displayed its new-for-2015 products at the 2015 SHOT Show. Our favorite new piece was the Prois Galleann jacket. This premium and technical rain coat is extremely functional, lightweight and durable. Named after the Gaelic word for" storm," the Galleann is constructed from 100 percent polyester, and most importantly is completely waterproof. The material is soft, and silent, which comes in very handy in the field. If it's warm, you can still wear the Galleann, as it's very breathable. The jacket packs into its own pocket, making it a breeze to pack. The Galleann pants that go with the jacket have the same features, but also include detachable cordura gaiters that secure to your boot to reduce any wetness or moisture from entering your boots.
The jacket and pants are available in sizes XS through XXL, are sold separately and come in either olive, Realtree APX or Realtree Max-1 camo.
Howa Mini Action Package
Howa's latest innovation, the Mini Action Package bolt-action rifle, is sure to please those of us who like having a bolt that works with us, not against us. The bolt throw is 12 percent shorter than what we know as a short action, and it's unbelievably light. Weighing in at a trim 7.15 pounds, the rifle features a 20-inch hammer-forged barrel, a two-stage H.A.C.T. trigger, and a three-position safety. It's available in .204 and .223, with more calibers to come, in green, black or Highlander camo Cerakote dips. MSRP $753-826, depending on finish.
Weatherby WBY-X Volts
Weatherby's latest additions to their hip WBY-X line, the Volt rifle and shotgun, promise to help small-statured shooters of all ages better enjoy their time spent in the field or on the range. The first thing you notice about these guns is their eye-catching green-on-black "spiderweb" dip, sure to stand out in a crowd. Next, you'll note their exquisite balance and proportions, tailored for those of us who find full-sized guns unwieldy. (An MSRP that toes the $600 line definitely helps sweeten the deal.)
The bolt-action rifle, more precisely known as the WBY-X Vanguard Volt, features a 20-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel, a 12.5-inch length of pull (LOP) and weighs in at just 6.75 pounds. Available in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem. and .308.
The shotgun, the SA-08 Volt, is a semi-automatic available in 20 gauge. With a 24-inch barrel, the scattergun weighs 5.75 pounds, perfect for quick, nimble swings. The 12.5-inch LOP is perfect for shorter shooters. The gun is chambered for 3-inch magnum loads, so it can serve both for hunting and for the shooting sports.
EAA's Concealed-Carry Jackets and Vests
You're probably familiar with European American Armory Corporation (EAA) as a premium manufacturer of handguns (http://bit.ly/15w15Gu) and concealed-carry purses (http://bit.ly/1BMOQn5), but they're getting ready to branch out further into the CCW market with a new line of jackets and vests.
There are three discreet designs, all rendered in high-quality, buttery-soft leather that will take you anywhere you may legally carry your firearm. The first (pictured) offers two separate carry compartments, so it's convenient for both right- and left-handers. Most concealed-carry outerwear offers carry inside the vest, but this jacket's compartments are actually on the outside, so you don't need to do any unzipping to access your gun should you need it in an emergency. The second is a handsome vest--also ambidextrous--for warmer weather. The third is a jacket that features detachable sleeves, so it can be converted for any temperature. These garments will be available mid-year (in time for autumn 2015), and are expected to retail for $174 (for the vest), and $300 (for the coats).
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
Are you looking to obtain a concealed carry pistol? Do you need more gripping surface than a pocket pistol like the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, but want something smaller than a full-sized pistol? Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield in 9 mm comes in four different models, two of which are brand new: one without a thumb safety, one with a thumb safety, one that is strictly California compliant and another featuring a Crimson Trace Green Laserguard.
All four firearms feature a white dot stainless steel front and rear sight, a single side slide stop, a patented take-down lever, stainless steel barrel and striker-fired trigger for a short and consistent pull. The M&P Shield includes two magazines, one which is extended and the other flat. The 18 degree natural grip angle gives the shooter a secure hold on the firearm, allowing for more control when shooting.
Weighing a mere 19 ounces, the Shield is the perfect option for a shooter who wants concealable power in a package that fits their hands and leaves them feeling in control.
For more information, visit Smith-Wesson.com.
Tristar Viper G2 SR Sport Youth Model
TriStar Arms' Viper G2 semi-automatic shotgun is a best-seller for the company. Riding the wave of that popularity, TriStar has added a new 20-gauge youth model to the line for 2015 with the SR Sport series. The Viper G2 SR Sport Youth model weighs 6.2 pounds, features a 26-inch barrel and sports a red fiber optic sight. A flair that the kids are sure to love, TriStar includes a red anodized receiver and end cap.
For a child's ease of use, they also feature an enlarged bolt handle on the Viper G2. The shotgun's stock and forearm are synthetic and coated with a SoftTouch application. The SR Sport Youth comes with a target rib, three Extended Beretta Mobile chokes and has an MSRP of $549. The Viper G2 SR Sport is chambered for 3-inch, 20-gauge shells. It shoots 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shells interchangeably. Each Viper G2 model goes through endurance tests for a dependable, yet affordable shotgun.
Viper G2 SR Sport Youth Model Features:
• Manual E-Z load magazine cut-off
• Vent target rib with matted sight plane
• Enlarged bolt handle
• Fiber optic site
• 5-round magazine (shot plug included)
• Chrome-lined chamber and barrel
• Swivel studs
• Three extended Beretta® Mobile style choke tubes (IC, M, F)
For more information, visit TriStarArms.com.
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We are not short of places to shop here in Bristol. Whatever your budget or preference, one of Bristol's many shopping centres and streets will have something to offer.
But there are still some key high street chains missing from our great city, and with major expansions planned for both The Mall and Broadmead, there is plenty of opportunity for some fresh store fronts.
The Oxford Street branch of Selfridges. PA Photo: John Stillwell.
Oxford Street's flagship department store is the stuff of a shopaholic's dream, so naturally, it would be welcomed with open arms in Bristol. And with The Mall undergoing a huge expansion which with see a new wing – complete with anchor store built – there's a strong chance we could see a big new department store.
Fans of quirky and affordable fashion will already be aware of Spanish high street favourite Berska. Part of the same group which owns Zara and Pull & Bear, Berskha has stores in most major shopping centres around the UK, so surely it's only a matter of time before they set their sights on Bristol.
Hugely-popular online retailer Missguided has started to open physical stores around the UK after a successful concession in Oxford Street Selfridges. Its flagship store at London's Westfield shopping centre has proved extremely popular, so the brand looks set to expand UK-wide.
America isn't known for having a high street as strong as the UK's, but one store that dominates is Forever 21. And like most things that are big in American culture, Forever 21 has started to creep across to the UK. With stores in Birmingham, London and Liverpool, Bristol could be the next UK city on its radar.
High-end fashion and homeware brand Anthropologie is the kind of shop you walk into and just want everything. It's the ultimate store for interior design inspiration, and would be a great boost for Bristol's shopping credentials.
London-based & Other Stories sells dreamy clothing and accessories, although it's slightly on the pricey side. But it's the kind of store that would fit in nicely in an area like Quakers Friars. They also have a popular beauty brand.
Japanese casual wear brand Uniqlo has been around in the UK for more than a decade, but it has never had a store in Bristol. The brand is popular with students, so given there's a huge student population here, the city might be a good place to open a new branch.
Another huge Spanish chain from the same group which owns Zara. Massimo Dutti is not too far from the UK high street favourite, with classic, smart clothing for women, children and men. It has a handful of stores already in the UK, and has recently opened a few more.
If you're after a glamorous dress, House of CB is the place to go. The popular boutique is famed for its form-fitting party dresses, and is a favourite with celebrities. It has boutiques in a number of shopping centres around the UK, so could be potential for The Mall once it expands.


If you bought Red Bull in the USA thinking that the drink would follow through with its promise to provide you with wings, then you were entitled to a $10 refund from the company. Why? A court found that Salzburg-based Red Bull was guilty of false advertising because no one who drank it got wings. If you are only hearing about this little cash windfall now, too bad the lawsuit only applied to drinks bought between 2002 and 2014. On the other hand, are you still looking for wings? I''ve got some beautiful angel wings for you, courtesy of American artist, Collette Miller. She started painting angel wings on buildings in 2012 in Los Angeles. Since that time, the Global Angel Wings Project has spread worldwide.
Angel Wings street art by Colette Miller are supposed to remind us of the good that is inside us despite the mistakes we make.
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Colette Miller is a Los Angeles based creative who has worked in film, music and art. She started the Angel Wings paintings as a way to remind people that people of the angels of the Earth.
In the very beginning I wanted the wings to remind humanity of their true, divine selves – the self we all have that is our higher nature.
The wings are an Instagram craze because they are human-sized street art. Pretty irresistible if you ask me.
Colette has given a TedX talk on the wings as well where she talks about how she started her street art project when she was driving around Los Angeles and saw all the empty walls in the city. Frankly, having experienced Los Angeles traffic myself, I can see that she probably sat in her car a fair bit and it would be a short step to hallucinating angels everywhere!!
There are now 25+ angel wings in Los Angeles.
We tried to find the first angel wings (near 5th and Main in downtown Los Angeles) which used to be the largest outdoor drugs market in the world. It may no longer have the title but there is still plenty of homeless people and unsavoury activity around the neighbourhood. I found it shocking to see people living out of shopping carts and tents in an American city this rich.
We hightailed it out of there in our suburban Dodge Caravan rental car which might as well have said 'Rob Me' on it. We found two of them in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District (about 1/2 a mile from the previous location).
Angel City Brewery is covered in street art including Miller's Angel Wings by the entrance. We stopped by the brewery for a drink amidst the city's hipster crowd. On a Sunday afternoon, lots of young people were playing card games and hacky sack and drinking craft beer surrounded by children and dogs in a warehouse.There was music blaring and a craft market in one corner of the space. Really, it couldn't be more of a cliche. Not that it stopped us from having a drink (or two).
My husband decided he was going to go with the Weeping Angels look from Doctor Who. Don't blink!
There are also a pair of wings on a silver gate at Art Share which is also in the Los Angeles Arts District. Here I am trying to recreate John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madame X pose which was so shocking to Parisian society when it came out. Yeah, it was the best I could come up with.
You can find angel wings now around the world, including such far flung destinations as New York, Cuba, France and Kenya. There is a list of the locations on Colette Miller's website but not specific addresses, sadly. There are also none in London (yet) even though Shoreditch is acknowledged as a street art mecca.
Aren't these angel wings beautiful? If you see them, please join the movement and share Colette Miller's vision to bring angels to Earth.
The Global Angel Wings Project is street of angel wings which people love to pose in front of.
Beautiful paintings, beautiful photos and beautiful concept!
Wow! I had no clue this was in LA. Maybe when I'm down visiting the family over the holidays I'll have to go find one of them and take some shots.
The artwork is so beautiful and the Instagram photos so great. I'm curious where the New York wings are, as I'd like to see them!
I saw online that there is one in Harlem and another at Broadway and 19th. I've not seen the NY ones personally though.
I saw these when I was in LA and I took photos with it. I didn't know that there was more . I loved it though.
then you are taking the wings in the spirit for which they are fashioned!
I am so in love with the spirit of this project and the gorgeous art work. I am not a big fan of street art most of the time – it's just not to my style, but I love this – so dainty and delicate and pretty.
I love the message behind it too. The colors are stunning.
So THOSE are the wings I keep seeing everywhere on instagram! What a beautiful message behind them (also the Redbull fact… oh my word). Korea has this angel wing trend as well, though usually it's the blue background and white wings, but almost everywhere colorful here has them!
I love the message too. Very uplifting in city areas where you need a positive message.
What a cool art project. Those wings are beautiful and make for such a fun photo op.
I love the color gradations on the wings myself!


This post was refreshed on 26th January 2013, and a supplement, '7 Ways to Get Cheap Seeds', was posted.
If you're growing your own to save some cash (and let's face it, who doesn't like a few more pennies in their pocket?), then keeping the cost of your seed order to a minimum is going to be important.
Experienced plotholders can save seeds from last year, but what if you're a beginner? Here are 8 methods I've used that got me some freebie seeds.
Lots of the big seed companies offer varieties they're trialling to customers for free to find out if they're worth stocking again the next year. Sometimes you have to ask for them, but more often than not they'll just be chucked in with your order, like DT Brown's 2011 butterhead lettuce seeds.
Start a blog at www.vegetableseeds.net, keep it active for three months, and you'll receive 10 free packs of seeds in the post. Get on it today and you'll find the seeds winging their way to you just in time for the outdoor sowing season.
If you've already got a blog, vegetableseeds.net are offering 10 free packs now to anyone who puts a link to the company on their site.
Magazine will often carry free seeds on the front at this time of year. In fact, Grow Your Own are giving away a packet of Early Nantes carrot this month. You've got to buy the mag, so strictly speaking they're not free, but if you take into account all the knowledge and ideas you also get, then they're still a bargain!
Keep an eye out in your local paper or do a quick google search for seed swapping in your area. This will bring up plenty of places to take unused seeds and exchange them for ones you do need (I love these, they're like a grown up version of football stickers… got… got… need… got).
Alternatively, why not set up your own seed swap day? Local rags love this sort of stuff. A quick call to the editor and a few posters will get you the coverage you need to make sure enough people come along.
No seed swapping days near you? Check out the internet gardening forums. They've all got seed swapping sections which I use to not only grab what's on offer, but post some wanted threads too. In fact, I've just posted a list of what I've got to swap over on the Grow Your Own forums. Let me know if there's anything you want!
Seed buying day is a whole heap of fun, but it's very easy to get carried away at the garden centre. In my first growing season, I went down the nursery and came away with enough seeds to start a farm. My attitude of 'Oooh, that looks good, I'll have that' cost me fifty quid!
More recently, I've written a list, with a date for when I need the seeds, and ticked them off as I've got some. If I can't swap any, or find them for free, I can always pop to the garden centre when its time to sow.
Check the internet for your local FreeCycle group, which will be full of unwanted stuff available to take for nothing. As well as seeds, other useful things often turn up like water butts, compost bins and if you're my ever so lucky fishing buddy, a whole greenhouse!
I can talk the hind legs off a donkey when allotmenteering is the subject matter, and last year I was really surprised where this got me. I discovered unexpected covert veg growers, as well as lots of people who were dead excited about gardening and more than happy to share excess seeds and plants with me.
Three squash plants made their way to my plot, as well as a bag of runner bean seeds and several raspberry canes which I swapped for a globe artichoke plant.
Like my beginner allotment tips, these are only my experiences. I'm no pro, but hopefully they'll be of some use. And I'm always on the lookout for money saving ideas, so if you've got any, please leave a comment!
I have my own blog -http://manfromdorchester.blogspot.com/ and I now start an allotment.
How I can put a link to the vegetableseeds.net on my blog?
Thanks for your comment. Have sent you an email.
Free seeds are always welcome in our "Centro ecológico Terra Viva " in the south of Brazil. I'm working here as a volunteer to help poor families to start a vegetableplot. So if anywone can help me please contact me.


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FDLE: Despite more murders, state's crime rate drops by 9%
TALLAHASSEE – The crime rate in Florida fell by 9%, according to the 2018 Annual Uniform Crime Report, marking the 48th consecutive year Florida has seen a drop in its crime rate. The report also …
TALLAHASSEE – The crime rate in Florida fell by 9%, according to the 2018 Annual Uniform Crime Report, marking the 48th consecutive year Florida has seen a drop in its crime rate. The report also shows a 7.4% decrease of total index crimes, with 45,154 fewer reported offenses compared to 2017.
"The fall of overall crime rates in 2018 is great news for all Floridians, but there's still more work to be done," said Gov. Ron DeSantis. "I recently met with Florida's leading law enforcement officials to provide an update on the progress of the state's threat assessment strategy, which I initiated in February in a request to FDLE Commissioner Swearingen. We must do everything we can to protect our citizens and visitors from senseless acts of targeted violence. My administration will continue to stand with our law enforcement personnel and move forward on key policies to protect our residents and keep our communities safe."
Although Clay County had one fewer homicides, the county was one of the few to report an overall increase. There were four reported murders in 2017 and only three a year ago, FDLE said. But overall, the crime rate increased by 7.7%. The greatest increases were for rapes and robberies. Both were up by nearly 10.1%
"Florida is a stronger, safer state because of the men and women of law enforcement who face danger every day to protect their communities," said Attorney General Ashley Moody. "I am deeply grateful for all they do to keep the state's crime rate trending downward, but we must not forget that this 48-year drop in crime comes at a tremendous cost. Last year, Florida lost 11 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. We will never forget their sacrifices, nor the security we feel as a result of their courageous service. God bless the men and women who value our safety above their own."
"The significant drop in our state's overall crime rate is a testament to the hard work, dedication and proactive efforts of Florida's sworn law enforcement officers," said CFO Jimmy Patronis. "They work tirelessly to deter crime, so we can have thriving communities. I applaud the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as well as the entire law enforcement community for continuing to look for innovative ways to stay ahead of crime and keep the Sunshine State safe."
Overall, violent crime offenses dropped 4.2% while property crimes fell 7.9%. The index crimes of robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft were down while murder and rape saw increases. Murder offenses increased by 50 total homicides, a 4.7% increase. This includes the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting.
"The continued drop in overall crime rate reflects the outstanding work done by Florida's law enforcement officers in protecting Florida's citizens and visitors. I appreciate the sacrifices they make and the risk they take every day to protect us," said FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen. "Embracing new strategies like behavioral threat assessment will enhance our crime prevention efforts. In addition, we must leverage progressive techniques for solving crimes like genetic genealogy."
"Florida's low crime rate is no accident. It is the result of hard work by our deputies, with the support from Florida's strong public safety laws," said President of the Florida Sheriffs Association and Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter. "A major reason we enjoy a 48-year low in the crime rate today is because criminals are serving the time they deserve and not creating more crime victims by receiving a 'get out of jail free' card. Florida's 'Truth in Sentencing' laws have once again contributed to keeping our residents and visitors of the Sunshine State safe."
The Annual UCR calculates both crime volume and crime rate throughout Florida. The report, including county-by-county breakdowns, can be found on FDLE's website at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/UCR-Reports.aspx.
FDLE began tracking crime statistics in 1971.
FEMA awards Clay County $3.1 million for Irma cleanup
'Endangered' red-cockaded woodpecker making comeback
School board considers lawsuit to force county to conduct special election
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Q: Geolocation: Get latitude and longitude with distance
Possible Duplicate:
SQL: Determine if one coordinate is in radius of another

I've got a question about geolocation in PHP.
I've got latitude and longitude values. Do you know how can I have new values from distance?
I mean, I want to have all the stores 1 or 2 miles around, for example, from a position.
My database contains shops with latitude and longitude values, and I want to have all near stores.
Do you understand what I mean?

A: You can probably use a Google Maps API - eg. Google Maps Geocoding API for this. Look into their documentation, its rich with good info.


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Busuu is an unclassified Southern Bantoid language of Cameroon. According to Ethnologue it is extinct. As of 2005 there were 3 speakers of the language. Busuu is an endangered language.

Classification
In the Furu-Awa Subdivision in northern Cameroon bordering to Nigeria, three missions of ALCAM (Atlas Linguistique du Cameroun) between 1984 and 1986 investigated three non-Jukunoid languages, among which Bikya and Bishuo are probably Beboid, but Busuu has been unable to be classified. All of these languages were spoken only by a few older inhabitants of the five villages Furu-Awa, (Furu-)Nangwa (Busuu-speaking), (Furu-)Turuwa, (Furu-)Sambari (Bishuo-speaking) and Furubana (Bikya-speaking). Lexical analysis has shown that while Bishuo has 24% lexical similarity with neighbouring Beboid languages, Nsaa and Nooni and Bikya have 16% resp. 17% similarity with them, and Busuu has just 8% resp. 7%.

See also
Busuu (an online network named after the Busuu language)

External links
 Multimedia Site about Busuu with a song sung in this language

Notes

Furu languages
Endangered Niger–Congo languages
Endangered languages of Africa


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Bill Gates Tells The World: Get Ready For The Next Epidemic : Goats and Soda In a strongly worded essay in The New England Journal of Medicine, the philanthropist calls for a global system to respond to future medical emergencies. We ask experienced Ebola hands to weigh in.
Goats and Soda
STORIES OF LIFE IN A CHANGING WORLD
Bill Gates Tells The World: Get Ready For The Next Epidemic
March 30, 201511:26 AM ET
Marc Silver
Health workers suit up for Ebola duty in Monrovia, Liberia. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption
John W. Poole/NPR
Health workers suit up for Ebola duty in Monrovia, Liberia.
"An epidemic is one of the few catastrophes that could set the world back drastically in the next few decades," Bill Gates warns in an essay he wrote for the March 18 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.
In the article, titled "The Next Epidemic — Lessons From Ebola," he says the Ebola epidemic is a "wake-up call."
"Because there was so little preparation, the world lost time ... trying to answer basic questions about containing Ebola," writes Gates (whose Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a supporter of NPR).
As Ebola Crisis Ebbs, Aid Agencies Turn To Building Up Health Systems
That's why, he continues, "the world needs a global warning and response system for outbreaks." And part of that system must be a better way to get supplies and "trained personnel" to the scene, where they can work with local efforts.
A Year Of Ebola: Memorable Moments From Our Reporters' Notebooks
Few people would argue with that goal. But there's a lot of debate around how to execute his proposal.
For example, some global health gurus aren't so sure we need to create a response system. Maybe we already have one.
Look at the response to the 2013 typhoon in the Philippines, says Dr. Bruce Aylward, assistant director general for emergencies at the World Health Organization. "Within two weeks, we had 151 foreign medical teams on the ground."
The response wasn't so fast when Ebola struck West Africa. Actually, many agencies agree with Gates that it was way too slow. And the question is why.
It wasn't that there weren't enough volunteers, Aylward says. Rather, the volunteers needed to know what would happen if they were to contract Ebola. And there weren't reassuring answers early in the epidemic.
"There was no way anyone could guarantee the right of medical evacuation for people affected by Ebola," he says. So for any future force of emergency health workers, it's critical to offer what Aylward calls "duty of care" — the ability to ensure the needs of aid workers can be met if anything were to happen, in terms of their health, security or safety.
Then there are questions about whether flying in outsiders is the best solution.
"I'm going to speak frankly," says Emmanuel d'Harcourt, senior health director of the International Rescue Committee. "While there's probably some value in the margin [of a global response system], it's not the heart of the issue, and it has the potential to distract us from the real issues."
Which are?
"Local preparedness and local response," d'Harcourt says. "We know that in most disasters, not just epidemics, but all kinds of disasters, the people who are able to respond the earliest are local. If you have local preparedness, you don't really get a major epidemic at all."
A team on the ground has another advantage, he says: They know the terrain. After the Pakistan earthquake in 2005, the response from IRC didn't involve "flying people in from all over the world." A team in Pakistan that had been serving Afghan refugees for a couple decades was there in less than 24 hours, d'Harcourt says. They knew how to provide health care and basic needs, such as shelter "in a culturally appropriate way."
And it's easier for disaster victims to trust their fellow countrymen. In the early months of the Ebola outbreak, the citizens of West Africa often believed that the virus was part of a conspiracy — that Western doctors were making patients sick. Those rumors made many people reluctant to seek treatment. To debunk that kind of thinking, d'Harcourt says, you need fellow citizens who can say, "I know you think it's a plot, but here's why I don't think it's a plot."
D'Harcourt also believes that the idea of a rescue mission "infantilizes" people, treats them like children awaiting salvation. "You know, nobody, not even children, likes to be treated like children," he says. "I say this as a pediatrician. Children are always asking for more responsibility, more autonomy."
A textbook example of how a person native to a country can help, he says, is the story of Alpha Tamba, a Liberian physician's assistant. During the Ebola crisis, Tamba went to villages in hard-hit Lofa County and said to the villagers, this is what I can do — "what can you do?"
For example, he provided the chlorine and buckets for hand washing, but the villagers set up their own quarantines. When outsiders impose quarantines, d'Harcourt says, that doesn't always work out.
Of course, outsiders can, as Gates writes, play a critical role in quashing any future outbreak. But they have to have the right mindset and even the right garb. If workers come in with white helmets, says Dr. Joanne Liu, international president of Doctors Without Borders, "it gives them a sort of a militarized label. In my organization, we do not feel comfortable with the idea that there are blurred lines of humanitarian aid and military action."
She also stresses that any group of emergency workers must be prepared to follow orders from the agency they're working for. "You need people who are able to be disciplined, to follow the rules, so you would not put yourself in danger," she says.
Volunteers must heed both medical and cultural instructions, she says. A volunteer who thinks he or she knows it all could end up creating problems.
"You just cannot improvise and be the humanitarian Ebola tourist of the day," she says.
So Gates' essay is doing what it should be doing: opening up a conversation. "Now that Gates has written his article," Liu says, "I need to write mine."
One point she would make has to do with something as seemingly mundane as time away from work. Some medical workers in the U.S. were lined up and ready to go to West Africa, she recalls. But when it turned out they would miss not only a month of work when they were in the field, but another three weeks afterward for quarantine, "some of them just could not go."


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Q: error 'NODE_ENV' is not defined no-undef eslint Application with webpack 2, using eslint.
I'm using DefinePlugin of webpack to replace NODE_ENV variable at compile time.
I'm using eslint for code formatting.
This is how I define the variables to be replaced in webpack.config.js,
var plugins = [

    new webpack.DefinePlugin({
        NODE_ENV:JSON.stringify(NODE_ENV)
    }),

    new webpack.ProvidePlugin({
        moment: 'moment',
        _: 'lodash',
    }),
];

This is the eslint loader in webpack config:
{
                test: /\.jsx?$/, // both .js and .jsx
                loader: 'eslint-loader',
                include: path.resolve(process.cwd(), 'src'),
                enforce: 'pre',
                options: {
                    fix: true,
                },
            },

This is how access then the variables in the code:`
if (NODE_ENV === "development") middleware = [...middleware, createLogger()]

Problem:
As I have enabled the eslint rule 'no-undef', when I try to start the app, eslint runs and it gives the error "9:5  error  'NODE_ENV' is not defined  no-undef". Because it does not know that NODE_ENV will be replaced by some other text by webpack.
If I disable the rule, everything works fine, but of course, I don't want to disable this rule.
Anyone faced a similar problem or know how it can be solved? Thanks!

A: You can use this:
new webpack.EnvironmentPlugin([ 'NODE_ENV' ])

And in your code:
if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development') ...

This assumes that the NODE_ENV variable in your Webpack config is a copy of process.env.NODE_ENV (in other words, that you set the active Node environment through an environment variable and not, say, a configuration file).
If that's not the case, you can use this:
new webpack.DefinePlugin({
  'process.env.NODE_ENV': JSON.stringify(NODE_ENV)
}),


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Q: Can 'news' be plural at least occasionally?
All bad news spread(s) fast.

Textbooks teach that you should use singular forms with 'news'. In the sentence above, though, the plural form sounds more natural to me, somehow.
So, is it 'spread' or 'spreads'?

A: News is an uncountable noun and, as a result, treated as singular. This is why a singular form is used.


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Jason Day's Keys to Victory at the Barclays
By Sal Johnson
Jason Day, of Australia, holds up a trophy after winning The Barclays golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Edison, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam
AP Photo/Adam Hunger
Day was a force on the course and in the stat book, topping the field in several key categories including greens in regulation (60 of 72), strokes gained putting, total strokes gained and all around ranking. If that wasn't good enough, Day also ranked 2nd in birdies (21), 2nd in ball striking, and 2nd in scrambling, getting up and down on nine of the 12 greens he missed. The win also guarantees the 27-year old a top-five points ranking heading into the Tour Championship, meaning that he controls his own destiny and will win the FedEx Cup with a victory at East Lake.
Day is the tenth player to win both a major championship and a FedEx Cup playoff event during their career, and just the fourth to do it in the same season, joining Adam Scott (2013 Masters Tournament, The Barclays), Rory McIlroy (2012 PGA Championship, Deutsche Bank Championship, BMW Championship), and Tiger Woods (2007 PGA Championship, BMW Championship, TOUR Championship.)
Day's 8-under 62 on Sunday was the lowest final round score by a winner on Tour this season, supplanting 63s posted by Jim Furyk (RBC Heritage), Robert Streb (McGladrey Classic) and Jimmy Walker (Sony Open in Hawaii). The last winner to go lower was Tommy Gainey at the 2012 McGladrey, which he won with a final round 60. What's more, Day played the final 36-holes in a total of 125 strokes, matching a Tour record shared by just four other players all time.
In his last five PGA Tour starts, Day has been under par in 19 of 20 rounds—and even par in the other one— while posting scores in the 60s 17 times for an overall combined score of 73-under par.
Jordan Spieth may have owned the first half of the season, but the second half belongs to Day. In his six events starting with the U.S. Open, Day has earned $5,150,770. Divide that by the number of shots he has taken (1,631), and you get $3,158.04 per stroke—otherwise known as a very productive summer.
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Dr. C.B. Gambrell, Jr. P.E. was the Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia where he was the founding Dean in 1985. From employing the staff and formulating the academic programs to designing their laboratories and recruiting students, Dr. Gambrell inspired excellence in both the academic and engineering professions. During the same time period prior to 1995, he also served as the Director of the Mercer Engineering Research Center. Dr. Gambrell served on the faculty of several universities, held five advanced degrees, was a registered engineer in four states and served three Secretaries of the U.S. Army as Scientific Consultant. C.B. served as GSPE President 1994-95, was a Fellow of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and a prolific writer. The C.B. and Olive Gambrell Fund and the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers team offer the C.B. and Olive Gambrell/GSPE Scholarship in memory of Dr. Gambrell's incredible contribution to his field and his commitment to its future growth.


U.S. President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, Obamacare (officially: «The Affordable Care Act») is collapsing, because its promise to reduce America's healthcare costs — which already are twice as high as in other industrialized nations and also twice as high a percentage of GDP as in those nations — is turning out to have been false (Obamacare is failing to reduce either the costs, or the percentage of U.S. GDP, that's paying those costs), and also because its promise to make health insurance «universal» or cover 100% of the U.S. population, has likewise failed (whereas 85.4% of Americans had health insurance before Obama entered office in 2009, it's now 89.1%, which is still 10.9% short of being «universal» — though all of America's economic competitors already have 100% insurance-coverage, «universal healthcare»).
After Obamacare's having been in effect now for two years, there is no indication whatsoever that it has at all improved the competitive standing of the U.S. in healthcare, but some evidence exists that the U.S. has experienced the exact contrary: the highest percentage increase in that cost of healthcare of any country, soaring from $8,713 per-capita in 2013 (pre-Obamacare), up 9.3% to $9,523 Obamacare in 2014, the latest-reported year. Furthermore, the U.S. is below average in the quality of its healthcare as compared with other industrialized nations. If Obama has had any significant impact upon healthcare in America, that impact has been bad, not good. In fact even just on health-insurance premiums, the story is not good, as Brian Blase summed up on 28 July 2016, headlining «Overwhelming Evidence That Obamacare Caused Premiums To Increase Substantially».
Obama's other intended historical legacy (though one that he always kept secret from the American people) was to overthrow the leaders of nations that are friendly toward (or especially that are supportive of) Russia (such as Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Viktor Yanukovych in Ukraine, and Muammar Gaddafi in Libya), and ultimately to replace Russia's President Vladimir Putin himself, and so to force Russia (the world's largest and most resource-rich nation) to become another member-nation in the American empire. However, that historical legacy, too, is now almost inevitably going to be failed, unless either President Obama or else his immediate successor (he's hoping it will be Hillary Clinton), will launch World War III in order outright to conquer Russia; and this war-launch appears to be unlikely, because the United States has not yet (if it ever will) achieve «Nuclear Primacy» over Russia — the ability to destroy Russia in a blitz nuclear attack that simultaneously eliminates Russia's retaliatory ability.
In other words: only the U.S. is indispensable; Russia, like any other nation, is not, he is telling America's future military leaders. Obama sees international relations as being fundamentally an economic competition that's backed up by the nation's military, and he instructs his military to treat it that way, and to view every nation other than their own as being «dispensable».
Obama's proposed three mega-international-'trade' deals — TTIP with Europe, TPP with Asia, and TISA regarding financial services — were likewise proposed by him in order to isolate Russia (and also but secondarily to isolate China, and thirdly India and Brazil), by leaving them in the position of facing higher tariffs from the current industrialized nations than the industrialized nations charge each other. Furthermore, Obama's 'trade' deals entail a significant transfer of national sovereignty to international corporations, control over whether there will be any increased regulation to protect the environment, or workers, or consumers, would subject the nation that's imposing the increase, to pay to the stockholders in international corporations, enormous fines, for violation of those stockholders' 'right to profit', which, in Obama's view (and in the view of the other heads-of-state in the American empire) supersedes the rights of any mere voter, or taxpayer. So: the U.S. empire is based upon an ideology — the transcendent rights (their 'rights' to profit from their gambles) that the stockholders who control international corporations have — and not merely upon the brute force of the military.
However, the prospects now for the passage-into-law of even just a single one of Obama's proposed three mega-treaties, are little-to-none, because politicians in the participating countries have been getting cold feet about their prior public support for what they all euphemistically call 'free trade'. Even if Obama wins the current Presidential election and Hillary Clinton becomes his immediate successor, he probably still won't win even a single one of the three treaties.
That leaves, as his only remaining possible historical legacy, WW III, which is not something that he ever even announced publicly as his goal, and which even he would probably consider to be 'premature' because «Nuclear Primacy» hasn't yet been achieved (if it ever will be).