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Azure Cosmos DB is Microsoft's globally distributed multi-model database. Azure Cosmos DB was built from the ground up with global distribution and horizontal scale at its core. It offers turnkey global distribution across any number of Azure regions by transparently scaling and replicating your data wherever your users are. Elastically scale throughput and storage worldwide, and pay only for the throughput and storage you need. Azure Cosmos DB guarantees single-digit-millisecond latencies at the 99th percentile anywhere in the world, offers multiple well-defined consistency models to fine-tune performance, and guarantees high availability with multi-homing capabilities—all backed by industry leading service level agreements (SLAs).
Azure Cosmos DB is truly schema-agnostic; it automatically indexes all the data without requiring you to deal with schema and index management. It's also multi-model, natively supporting document, key-value, graph, and column-family data models. With Azure Cosmos DB, you can access your data using APIs of your choice, as DocumentDB SQL (document), MongoDB (document), Azure Table Storage (key-value), and Gremlin (graph) are all natively supported.
Azure DocumentDB is a fully managed, multi-model, scalable, queryable, schema-free NoSQL database service built for modern applications: mobile, web, IoT, bots, AI, etc. Recently, I went on GitHub and have found a lot of useful material and links to step-by-step tutorials and examples. Below are the top 10 that anyone starting to build an app backed by planet-scale NoSQL should know about. There is lots more. So head on over and learn about this cool new NoSQL planet-scale database service.
1. Azure/azure-documentdb-dotnet
In this repo, you can find the samples and utilities relating to Azure DocumentDB and the .NET SDK and how to use them. The samples demonstrate how to use every method and operation of the .NET SDK, and searchabletodo is a sample ASP.NET MVC web application that shows how to build an ASP.NET MVC web application with DocumentDB and then further enrich it with Azure Search. Another great example in this repo is a Xamarin sample which illustrates how to use DocumentDB built-in authorization engine to implement per-user data pattern for a Xamarin mobile app. It is a simple multi-user ToDo list app allowing users to login using Facebook Auth and manage their to do items. After playing with this sample, you can then go further with Xamarin and build any IoS or Android app on top of DocumentDB.
The samples will walk you through how to best interact with the service using Client SDK. Specifically:
- CollectionManagement – shows CRUD operations on DocumentCollection resources.
- DatabaseManagent – shows CRUD operations on Database resources.
- DocumentManagement – shows CRUD operations on Document resources.
- IndexManagement – shows samples on how to customize the Indexing Policy for a Collection should you need to.
- Partitioning – included samples for common partitioning scenarios using the .NET SDK.
- Queries – shows how to query using LINQ and SQL.
- ServerSideScripts – shows how to create and execute Stored Procedures, Triggers and User Defined Functions.
- UserManagement – shows CRUD operations on User and Permission resources.
- Spatial – shows how to work with GeoJSON and DocumentDB geospatial capabilities.
After walking through these samples, you should have a good idea of how to get going and how to make use of the various APIs interacting with the NoSQL service in Azure.
2. mingaliu/DocumentDBStudio
This repo contains DocumentDBStudio – a client management viewer/explorer for DocumentDB service. Currently it supports:
- Easy browsing of DocumentDB resources, which enables you to learn DocumentDB resource model very quickly.
- Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) and Query operations for every DocumentDB resources and resource feed.
- Support of SQL or UDF query. You can execute Javascript stored procedure or trigger right from DocumentDBStudio.
- Inspection of headers (for quota, usage, RG charge, etc.) for every request operation. It also supports three connection modes: TCP, HTTPDirect, and Gateway.
- Support of various RequestOptions (for pre/post trigger, sessionToken, consistency model etc), FeedOptions(for paging, enableScanforQuery etc), IndexingPolicy (for indexingMode, indexingType, indexingPath etc).
- PrettyPrint the output JSON.
- Bulk import of JSON files.
It is simply a "good IDE" for the "natives" of DocumentDB. Give it a try.
3. Azure/azure-documentdb-node
If you are developing using Node.js and combining it with DocumentDB, see Node.js Developer Center and the Microsoft Azure DocumentDB Node.js SDK Documentation. Also, to get started, watch this YouTube video. The samples in the repo were built using the Node.js Tools for Visual Studio and include njsproj files accordingly. However, you do not need Visual Studio to run these samples. Just ignore the nsjprof files, if you wish, and open the app.js in your choice of editor such as Visual Studio Code, or even a text editor, such as Sublime. The choice is yours!
4. Azure/azure-documentdb-datamigrationtool
This repo contains the DocumentDB Data Migration Tool – an open source solution to import data to DocumentDB from a variety of sources with ease and simplicity. The migration tool supports migration of data from the following sources:
- Azure Tables
- JSON files
- MongoDB
- SQL Server
- CSV files
- RavenDB
- Amazon DynamoDB
- HBase
- DocumentDB collections
While the import tool includes a graphical user interface (dtui.exe), it can also be driven from the command line (dt.exe). In fact, there is an option to output the associated command after setting up an import through the UI. Tabular source data (e.g. SQL Server or CSV files) can be transformed such that hierarchical relationships (sub-documents) can be created during import. Check it out to learn more about data source options, sample command lines to import from each source, target options, and viewing import results.
5. Azure/azure-documentdb-python
This repo contains Python sample solutions showing common operations on Azure DocumentDB. You will learn how to use Azure DocumentDB to store and access data from a Python web application hosted on Azure and presumes that you have some prior experience using Python and Azure websites. Another good tutorial to follow up with is Python Flask Web Application Development with DocumentDB, where you will build a simple voting application that allows you to vote for a poll using Python against DocumentDB.
6. Azure/azure-documentdb-node-q
This repo has DocumentDB Node.js Q promises wrapper. If you don't know anything about Q promises, read Promises in Javascript With Q. The repo project provides a "Hello world example code using Q promises" that makes it very easy to interact with Azure DocumentDB. You will seriously witness here that DocumentDB is built with a deep commitment to the JSON and JavaScript. This approach of "JavaScript as a modern day T-SQL" frees application developers from the complexities of type system mismatches and object-relational mapping technologies. The samples in this repo will help you get going with the JavaScript SDK to interact with the Azure DocumentDB service.
7. Azure/azure-documentdb-js-server
Before you head to this repo, maybe watch this video first – to get a brief introduction to Azure DocumentDB's server-side programming model. You will learn how DocumentDB's language integrated, transactional execution of JavaScript lets developers write stored procedures, triggers and user defined functions (UDFs) natively in JavaScript. This allows developers to write application logic which can be shipped and executed directly on the database storage partitions.
8. Azure/azure-documentdb-java
This project provides a client library in Java that makes it easy to interact with Azure DocumentDB. In this repo, you will find a number of Java code samples working with DocumentDB. If you feel comfortable and up to it, you can build the entire Java web application using DocumentDB in just a few steps. For documentation please see the Microsoft Azure Java Developer Center and the JavaDocs.
9. Azure/azure-documentdb-hadoop
This repo provides a client library in Java that allows Microsoft Azure DocumentDB to act as an input source or output sink for Hadoop MapReduce, Hive and Pig jobs. This tutorial shows you how to run Apache Hive, Apache Pig, and Apache Hadoop MR jobs on Azure HDInsight with DocumentDB's Hadoop connector. DocumentDB's Hadoop connector allows DocumentDB to act as both a source and sink for Hive, Pig, and MapReduce jobs. This tutorial uses DocumentDB as both the data source and destination for Hadoop jobs, and shows how to do it. I recommend getting started by watching the following video, where we run through a Hive job using DocumentDB and HDInsight.
Hive, Pig, and MapReduce jobs. This tutorial uses DocumentDB as both the data source and destination for Hadoop jobs, and shows how to do it. I recommend getting started by watching the following video, where we run through a Hive job using DocumentDB and HDInsight.
10. Azure-Samples/documentdb-node-todo-app
Finally, this repo contains the source code for a complete application. The sample shows how to use the Microsoft Azure DocumentDB service to store and access data from a Node.js Express application hosted on Azure Websites.
For a complete end-to-end walk-through of creating this application, please read the full tutorial on the Azure documentation page. The code included in this sample is intended to get you going with a simple Node.js Express application that connects to Azure DocumentDB and showing how to interact with DocumentDB using the documentdb npm package. It is not intended to be a set of best practices on how to build scalable enterprise grade web applications, but it's a great start.
P.S. If you've never even heard the word "NoSQL", first of all – wow! You are at the end of the blog, and still paying attention. That's awesome! Second, a quick way to learn about DocumentDB and see it in action is to follow these three steps:
- Watch the two minute What is DocumentDB? video, which introduces the benefits of using DocumentDB.
- Watch the three minute Create DocumentDB on Azure video, which highlights how to get started with DocumentDB by using the Azure Portal.
- Visit the Query Playground, where you can walk through different activities to learn about the rich querying functionality available in DocumentDB. Then, head over to the Sandbox tab and run your own custom SQL queries and experiment with DocumentDB.


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Our Unity in Christ
In Support of the Anglican Covenant
An Apologetic Series
The Second Vatican Council's "Decree on Ecumenism" (1964) marked a clear sign, a written sign, from a church which likes things clearly written down, that the Roman Catholic Church had bounded into the ecumenical arena from which in the past it had remained separate and aloof. Earlier documents such as the 1928 encyclical of Pope Pius XI, Mortalium Animos, and the 1944 encyclical of Pius XII, Mystici Corporis Christi, had been clear: the only road to unity recognized by the Holy See for all those not in communion with Rome was to admit their error and return.
For the churches of the Anglican Communion the Decree on Ecumenism was particularly heart-warming because it mentioned us by name in the text:
Other divisions arose more than four centuries later in the West, stemming from the events which are usually referred to as "The Reformation." As a result, many Communions, national or confessional, were separated from the Roman See. Among those in which Catholic traditions and institutions in part continue to exist, the Anglican Communion occupies a special place. (para. 13)
On the heels of this advance, Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury, were able, on March 24, 1966, to sign a common declaration to "inaugurate between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion a serious dialogue which, founded on the Gospels and the ancient common traditions, may lead to that unity in truth for which Christ prayed."
True, the ecumenical train was not the only one running in those years, but its importance was recognized because the goal of unity is there in Scripture — not an optional extra for the ecumenically minded so much as an imperative from the Lord about the ordering of the Church's life. The dialogue instituted that morning by the pope and the archbishop led to statements published over a period exceeding 20 years in which agreement was reached on issues which previously had been seen as insurmountable barriers of division. These included eucharistic doctrine, ministry, ethics, authority and much else.
But a cloud had appeared in the ecumenical blue sky. Notwithstanding the agreements that had been reached, our Roman Catholic interlocutors were unclear what "Anglicanism" was and who, if anyone, spoke for it. What was the glue, or bond, that held it together, described as "affection"? It seemed to have lost its power to hold.
The consecration of Gene Robinson may have raised eyebrows about the question of where Anglicanism stands on homosexual practice; it may have been a triumph for honesty in morality over dissimulation; but it raised the question about ecclesiology and authority for our Roman Catholic interlocutors in quite a new way, as they felt they had been misled about how Anglicanism works at the universal level.
Enter the Covenant, whose role and goal is to help the churches of the Anglican Communion face the challenges of living out the principle of autonomy in communion by committing them to mutual accountability, consultation and the achievement of consensus. It may indeed have been brought to birth in a particular set of circumstances, but the Covenant represents not a revolution so much as one small step in an evolution of developments which, since the mid-19th century, have formed the Anglican Communion. As Archbishop Rowan expressed it in his 2009 reflections, "Communion, Covenant and our Anglican Future":
The Covenant proposals of recent years have been a serious attempt to do justice to that aspect of Anglican history that has resisted mere federation. They seek structures that will express the need for mutual recognisability, mutual consultation and some shared processes of decision-making. They are emphatically not about centralization but about mutual responsibility. They look to the possibility of a freely chosen commitment to sharing discernment (and also to mutual respect for the integrity of each province, which is the point of the current appeal for a moratorium on cross-provincial pastoral interventions). They remain the only proposals we are likely to see that address some of the risks and confusions already detailed, encouraging us to act and decide in ways that are not simply local.
Our Roman Catholic ecumenical partners have always liked the idea of the Covenant, and it is that last sentence, about acting and deciding in ways that are not simply local, that probably helps to explain their affection. However, as mentioned earlier, the Roman Catholic Church likes things written down, codified. A body of written canon law is essential for the pastoral good practice of the Church, and certainly they preferred the earlier drafts of the Covenant in which Section 4 was fiercer, seeming to have a juridical tone lacking from the final text.
What the Covenant has to offer the churches of the Communion is an instrument of unity and mission which, in good Anglican fashion, steers a middle path between centralism and juridical structures on the one hand and unfettered license and mutual irresponsibility on the other. But it does more.
In a paper given at the Lambeth Conference in 2008, Cormac Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor reflected on the ecumenical progress made between Anglicans and Roman Catholics in the past 40 years. "Is the ecumenical dream dead in the water or are the agreements that have been reached money in the bank?" he asked. He believed it was the latter. This year in May the ARCIC dialogue resumes and firmly on its agenda are these topics: "Church as Communion — Local and Universal" and "How in communion the Local and Universal Church comes to discern right ethical teaching."
The Covenant, with its commitment to an internal unity and mutual accountability, offers some hope that as the dialogue between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church goes forward it may yet be that "serious dialogue which, founded on the Gospels and on the ancient common traditions, may lead to that unity in truth, for which Christ prayed."
The Living Church launched Our Unity in Christ, a series of essays supporting the proposed Anglican Covenant, in February 2011. An introduction and complete index to the series are available here.


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text: It was Mrs. Packletide's pleasure and intention that she should shoot a tiger. Not that the lust to kill had suddenly descended on her, or that she felt that she would leave India safer and more wholesome than she had found it, with one fraction less of wild beast per million of inhabitants. The compelling motive for her sudden deviation towards the footsteps of Nimrod was the fact that Loona Bimberton had recently been carried eleven miles in an aeroplane by an Algerian aviator, and talked of nothing else; only a personally procured tiger-skin and a heavy harvest of Press photographs could successfully counter that sort of thing. Mrs. Packletide had already arranged in her mind the lunch she would give at her house in Curzon Street, ostensibly in Loona Bimberton's honour, with a tiger-skin rug occupying most of the foreground and all of the conversation. She had also already designed in her mind the tiger-claw broach that she was going to give Loona Bimberton on her next birthday. In a world that is supposed to be chiefly swayed by hunger and by love Mrs. Packletide was an exception; her movements and motives were largely governed by dislike of Loona Bimberton. Circumstances proved propitious. Mrs. Packletide had offered a thousand rupees for the opportunity of shooting a tiger without over-much risk or exertion, and it so happened that a neighbouring village could boast of being the favoured rendezvous of an animal of respectable antecedents, which had been driven by the increasing infirmities of age to abandon game-killing and confine its appetite to the smaller domestic animals. The prospect of earning the thousand rupees had stimulated the sporting and commercial instinct of the villagers; children were posted night and day on the outskirts of the local jungle to head the tiger back in the unlikely event of his attempting to roam away to fresh hunting-grounds, and the cheaper kinds of goats were left about with elaborate carelessness to keep him satisfied with his present quarters. The one great anxiety was lest he should die of old age before the date appointed for the memsahib's shoot. Mothers carrying their babies home through the jungle after the day's work in the fields hushed their singing lest they might curtail the restful sleep of the venerable herd-robber. The great night duly arrived, moonlit and cloudless. A platform had been constructed in a comfortable and conveniently placed tree, and thereon crouched Mrs. Packletide and her paid companion, Miss Mebbin. A goat, gifted with a particularly persistent bleat, such as even a partially deaf tiger might be reasonably expected to hear on a still night, was tethered at the correct distance. With an accurately sighted rifle and a thumb-nail pack of patience cards the sportswoman awaited the coming of the quarry. "I suppose we are in some danger?" said Miss Mebbin. She was not actually nervous about the wild beast, but she had a morbid dread of performing an atom more service than she had been paid for. "Nonsense," said Mrs. Packletide; "it's a very old tiger. It couldn't spring up here even if it wanted to." "If it's an old tiger I think you ought to get it cheaper. A thousand rupees is a lot of money." Louisa Mebbin adopted a protective elder-sister attitude towards money in general, irrespective of nationality or denomination. Her energetic intervention had saved many a rouble from dissipating itself in tips in some Moscow hotel, and francs and centimes clung to her instinctively under circumstances which would have driven them headlong from less sympathetic hands. Her speculations as to the market depreciation of tiger remnants were cut short by the appearance on the scene of the animal itself. As soon as it caught sight of the tethered goat it lay flat on the earth, seemingly less from a desire to take advantage of all available cover than for the purpose of snatching a short rest before commencing the grand attack. "I believe it's ill," said Louisa Mebbin, loudly in Hindustani, for the benefit of the village headman, who was in ambush in a neighbouring tree. "Hush!" said Mrs. Packletide, and at that moment the tiger commenced ambling towards his victim. "Now, now!" urged Miss Mebbin with some excitement; "if he doesn't touch the goat we needn't pay for it." (The bait was an extra.) The rifle flashed out with a loud report, and the great tawny beast sprang to one side and then rolled over in the stillness of death. In a moment a crowd of excited natives had swarmed on to the scene, and their shouting speedily carried the glad news to the village, where a thumping of tom-toms took up the chorus of triumph. And their triumph and rejoicing found a ready echo in the heart of Mrs. Packletide; already that luncheon-party in Curzon Street seemed immeasurably nearer. It was Louisa Mebbin who drew attention to the fact that the goat was in death-throes from a mortal bullet-wound, while no trace of the rifle's deadly work could be found on the tiger. Evidently the wrong animal had been hit, and the beast of prey had succumbed to heart-failure, caused by the sudden report of the rifle, accelerated by senile decay. Mrs. Packletide was pardonably annoyed at the discovery; but, at any rate, she was the possessor of a dead tiger, and the villagers, anxious for their thousand rupees, gladly connived at the fiction that she had shot the beast. And Miss Mebbin was a paid companion. Therefore did Mrs. Packletide face the cameras with a light heart, and her pictured fame reached from the pages of the Texas Weekly Snapshot to the illustrated Monday supplement of the Novoe Vremya. As for Loona Bimberton, she refused to look at an illustrated paper for weeks, and her letter of thanks for the gift of a tiger-claw brooch was a model of repressed emotions. The luncheon-party she declined; there are limits beyond which repressed emotions become dangerous. From Curzon Street the tiger-skin rug travelled down to the Manor House, and was duly inspected and admired by the county, and it seemed a fitting and appropriate thing when Mrs. Packletide went to the County Costume Ball in the character of Diana. She refused to fall in, however, with Clovis's tempting suggestion of a primeval dance party, at which every one should wear the skins of beasts they had recently slain. "I should be in rather a Baby Bunting condition," confessed Clovis, "with a miserable rabbit-skin or two to wrap up in, but then," he added, with a rather malicious glance at Diana's proportions, "my figure is quite as good as that Russian dancing boy's." "How amused every one would be if they knew what really happened," said Louisa Mebbin a few days after the ball. "What do you mean?" asked Mrs. Packletide quickly. "How you shot the goat and frightened the tiger to death," said Miss Mebbin, with her disagreeably pleasant laugh. "No one would believe it," said Mrs. Packletide, her face changing colour as rapidly as though it were going through a book of patterns before post-time. "Loona Bimberton would," said Miss Mebbin. Mrs. Packletide's face settled on an unbecoming shade of greenish white. "You surely wouldn't give me away?" she asked. "I've seen a week-end cottage near Darking that I should rather like to buy," said Miss Mebbin with seeming irrelevance. "Six hundred and eighty, freehold. Quite a bargain, only I don't happen to have the money." * Louisa Mebbin's pretty week-end cottage, christened by her "Les Fauves," and gay in summer-time with its garden borders of tiger-lilies, is the wonder and admiration of her friends. "It is a marvel how Louisa manages to do it," is the general verdict. Mrs. Packletide indulges in no more big-game shooting. "The incidental expenses are so heavy," she confides to inquiring friends. |


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Add the following state-of-the-art Python® Accessories to your system to create the ultimate in security, luxury and convenience.
Window Control Module Window Automation System
The 535T Window Automation System controls the operation of two windows in both directions. The 535T can automatically roll up two power windows when a security system is armed, and will provide "one touch" up and down operation for both factory power window switches.*
The 529T Power Window Roll-up Module allows operation of two windows in one direction or one motor in two directions. Interfaces with most modular alarms – great for sunroofs or rear windows.*
Field Disturbance (Radar) Sensor Vehicle Intrusion Sensor
An effective vehicle intrusion sensor, this dual zone radar sensor detects moving high density objects using RF field disturbance technology. Ideal for convertibles or any application where zone-intrusion protection is desired.*
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Much like its angelic namesake usually does in the Bible and Quran, Gabriel comes bearing a timely message: diners need not choose between bending to the dictates of a higher power and those of international haute cuisine. Fine dining can be kosher, and Gabriel is the proof.
Right around the corner from hopping nightlife district Shlomtzion HaMalka Street, Gabriel is part of the Ben Shetach restaurant row, an oasis of relative calm and extremely fine dining in the heart of downtown Jerusalem. Designed with modernistic flair, with polished wood floors, curved-back leather-upholstered chairs, artistic light fixtures and an angled bar taking up one wall, Gabriel appeals to the kosher l'mehadrin consumer with class, perfect for the kind of business meals meant to impress (and events meant to impress - the restaurant can be reserved for groups up to 45).
And the menu? Gabriel offers a no-nonsense selection of exquisitely prepared gourmet French bistro fare. It's all here: goose leg confit, lamb cassoulet, tournedos Rossini, the very-of-the-moment brains and sweetbreads, and a show-stopping 500 gram Chateaubriand steak for two.
Where Gabriel truly impresses, though, is in its deep selection of the finest in kosher wines from all around the world. Expect to find a winning international list priced at under 200 NIS, but dig a bit deeper in the pocketbook and you can treat yourself to some rare and stunning vintage wines from some of the best kosher wineries in Israel and France.
Business lunch, served from 12:00 until 17:00, is a great deal, with most dishes running under 100 NIS, and a chance to try some of Gabriel's more diverse lunch-only menu options.
Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 - 23:00; Friday, 12:00 to late afternoon; Saturday one hour after Shabbat until midnight. 12:00-17:00: Open for business lunch. 17:00-23:00: Open for dinner.
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"Nutbourne is a perfect place to visit on a summer's day."
We welcome visitors to the vineyard and cellar door all year round.
In Winter you can wander through the vines along our vineyard trail, take in the views from the windmill balcony and pick up a bottle or two to take away.
From Easter to Harvest in September, we offer wine by the glass, cheese platters, picnics, guided tours and events.
Vineyard Trail
Currently Open – Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm – Free of charge
Follow our self-guided trail around the vines to discover how we grow grapes and explore special little spots throughout the vineyard. Look out for the vine quiz on our information signs, bio-diverse wild strips promoting insect and bird life and an ancient oak sculpture in pride of place amongst the vines. The Windmill, Viewing Platform and Wine Lodge are great locations to enjoy views of the South Downs. Our veranda Cellar Door is open to buy wine to take home.
In Winter we suggest you bring suitable footwear as it is muddy in the vines.
Vineyard Platters
Book Now – Monday to Saturday, April to October – Platter for Two £18
Prebook a delicious platter of artisan cheese and savouries to complement our wines. After a tour or a wander through the vines, sip and graze on our platform with breathtaking views of the South Downs.
Each platter is presented on a handmade wooden cheeseboard. Choose from:
The Baron's Cheeseboard
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Book Now – Thursday to Saturday, Easter to Harvest – Picnic for Two £40
We offer our popular picnics from Easter Weekend and throughout the Summer, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. They are packed with delicious dishes and seasonal Sussex produce from our family farm and kitchens.
Collect from our cellar door then explore the vineyard to feast amongst the vines at one of our idyllic picnic spots throughout the estate. Add a bottle of wine when you prebook, or choose from our range when you visit. A selection of our wines are available by the glass.
Coronation Chicken, Curry Mayonnaise, Red & Green Grapes,
Quinoa, Lentil, Fennel, Sunflower Seed and Pea Salad
Leek and Sussex Charmer Tartlets
Broad Bean & Basil Paté
Beetroot & Thyme Houmous
Peter's Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudité and Fresh Fruits
Dark Chocolate & Granola Tiffin
Spiced Chickpea Falafel, Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt
Quinoa, Lentil, Fennel, Sunflower Seed and Pea Salad
Leek and Sussex Charmer Tartlets
Broad Bean & Basil Pate
Beetroot & Thyme Houmous
Peter's Yard Sourdough Crispbreads
Nutbourne Tomatoes, Crudités and Fresh Fruits
Dark Chocolate & Granola Tiffin
Please note our picnics must be prebooked a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Cancellation or Postponement of a booking is not possible.
Did you know you can treat someone to a picnic at Nutbourne?
Our vouchers make the perfect gift. Available now from our online shop →
Guided Tours & Tastings
Book Now – Saturdays, Easter to Harvest – £32 per Person
Join us this Summer for a comprehensive guided tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting of our award winning wines in the lodge, besides the historic windmill. We will try a selection of six wines, including sparkling and still.
We offer a vineyard tour & tasting at 11am every Saturday, from 4th May to 14th September.
Previous visitors have said:
"We have visited vineyards all over the world but this was the most informative and the most fun."
"From start to finish this was a wonderful vineyard experience. A beautiful location and fantastic hospitality."
"You plainly love what you do and your enthusiasm is infectious."
"It's such a glorious setting… why would you go anywhere else?"
Did you know you can treat someone to a tour & tasting at Nutbourne?
Our vouchers make the perfect gift. Available now from our online shop →
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 01798 815196 if you have a voucher for a tour and tasting that you would like to redeem.
Burgers & Bubbly
Book Now – Bank Holidays & Thursday Evenings – £55 for Two
Bank Holidays and Thursday evenings throughout the summer are a chance to enjoy Gregory Gladwin's mouthwatering beef burgers, paired with our sparkling wine and live music wafting through the vines.
Monday 6th May 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 30th May 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 13th June 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 11th July 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 8th August 5pm – 8pm
Monday 26th August 12pm – 4pm
Pre-book your place to enjoy these idyllic summer occasions in or around the wine lodge. The burgers are made with our own Sussex-reared beef, cooked in the vinewood-fired oven and served in brioche buns with local tomatoes and salad. Chocolate Tiffin and Vineyard Platters will also be available.
The bubbly: Nutty Wild is a classic bottle fermented sparkler – a joyous dry wine with an abundance of wild strawberries and a citrus tang. We will also have the full range of our award winning still and sparkling wines available from the Nutty Bar.
Two Burgers, Salad & bottle of Nutty Wild
A Mushroom & Sussex Blue Burger is also available as a vegetarian option.
Pizza & Pinot
Book Now – Thursday Evenings – From £50 for Two
Thursday evenings throughout the summer are a chance to enjoy live music wafting through the vines. We're lighting the vinewood-fired oven and serving up delicious, freshly made sourdough pizza with chilled Nutbourne wines, in and around the wine lodge from 5pm – 8pm.
Choose your own fresh toppings from our selection, including Nutbourne tomatoes. mozzarella, goat's cheese, asparagus, rockets, olives, cured ham, chorizo and wild garlic salsa. Chocolate Tiffin and Cheese Platters will also be available.
The wines: The Pinot family of grapes do wonderfully in our terroir and are featured in the majority of our wines. Choose from a white Pinot Gris, rosé Pinot Blanc or red Pinot Noir to pair with your pizza. The full range of our award winning still and sparkling wines will be available from the Nutty Bar.
Thursday 16th May 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 27th June 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 25th July 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 5th September 5pm – 8pm
Pizza for two with a bottle of white Pinot Gris 2022 £50
Pizza for two with a bottle of Pinot Blanc Blush rosé 2022 £50
Pizza for two with a bottle of red Pinot Noir 2020 £55
Pop Up in the Vines
Book Now – Thursday & Friday Evenings – £110
On selected evenings throughout the Summer the Gladwin Family are serving sensational dishes crafted from seasonal produce, paired with Nutbourne wines. In the stunning setting of our vineyard, these delectable dinners are occasions to never forget. We greet you with a Nutty sparkling reception and welcome to the vineyard, then seat you in the wine lodge for a five course dinner with a special selection of wines to taste from the estate.
Friday 21st June
Thursday 4th July
Thursday 18th July
Friday 23rd August
See a sample menu and book for a pop-up here →
Please note that tables are shared seating.
We can offer a private table for 10-12 guests in the Windmill.
Private Tours & Events
Please enquire – From May to September – From £360
Private Tours & Tastings can be offered for groups of up to 40 guests.
We have a minimum tour charge of £360 based on up to 12 guests, plus additional guests at £30 each.
We begin with tea, coffee and home-made cakes. You will have a dedicated tour guide taking you through the wine year, with a walk through the vines and around the lakes to meet our alpacas and then a detailed introduction to the secrets of winemaking. The tours include a tutored tasting of six award-winning sparkling and still wines, either in the wine lodge or in the winery itself.
Picnics or a catered lunch or supper can be added to a private tour (minimum 20 guests).
Please email us for more details.
Looking to host a special occasion at the vineyard?
Visit our events page to find out more →
Once booked and paid for, we are unable to accept postponement or cancellations for this visitor experience, whatever the reason. We naturally hope for fine weather but in the event of rain, the event will still go ahead within the winery buildings and your place/ catering will be reserved for you.
Dog Policy: We have our own family dogs, whose home is the vineyard.
Visitors may bring dogs but we ask that you please adhere to the following:
Keep your four-legged friends on a lead at all times, including on the vineyard trail.
Dogs are not permitted within any of the buildings. Please clear up any mess and take it away with you.
Opening Hours
Our Cellar Door is currently open from Monday to Friday. You are most welcome to drop in to follow our Vineyard Trail and buy wine and farm meats.
Please call us on 01798 815196 or email us on firstname.lastname@example.com for any enquiries.
Month | Day | Time |
From January – March | Monday – Friday | 11am – 4pm |
From Easter – October | Monday – Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
November – December | Monday – Saturday | 11am – 3pm |
Tour Availability
For any other date or time please call the vineyard for availability.
Week of Jul 8th
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11:00 am: Vineyard Tour & Tasting11:00 am: Vineyard Tour & Tasting – We welcome you to Nutbourne with tea, coffee and homemade cakes, followed by an informative walk along our vineyard trail, then a visit to our winery, where you will be taken through each step of the wine-making process, from the growing and nurturing of the vines, to harvest and the making of our still and sparkling wines. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of our award-winning wines in our wine lodge overlooking the vines and the South Downs. Visit our online shop to make a booking → Please allow 2 hours for a tour. Remember to bring suitable footwear. Contact us on 01798 815196 or email@example.com if you have any queries or to book with a gift voucher. |


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Razer announced the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360, the final product following an extensive beta testing program.
Tested by some of the world's best pro-gamers and Fighting Game Community members all over the world, the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is constructed with modders and tournament gamers in mind. Featuring premium quality Sanwa components, the 10 highly responsive buttons and a precision eight-way joystick allow gamers to strike instantly and surely, game after game, while maintaining peak performance and reliability.
An extremely moddable controller, the inside of the arcade stick platform opens up at the touch of a button, making the Razer Atrox a breeze to customize for all tastes and play styles. Users can swap in their own personal designs for a unique look, while also getting access to the internal compartments and honeycomb structure for easy screw mounting.
The easily accessible internal compartment of the Razer Atrox reveals dedicated slots to store an included alternate bat top joystick, the detachable cable, and a screwdriver for modding, giving gamers plenty of room for storage as they travel around dominating FGC events.
"Following a huge beta testing program, we're confident that we've built an arcade stick enthusiasts will love," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "We know that the Fighting Game Community is huge on modding their arcade sticks, and that is why we made the Razer Atrox extremely mod friendly. We are excited to see what extreme mods the Razer Atrox will be the base for."
About the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick for Xbox 360
Arcade gaming has come a long way since its glory days– an era woven into the fabric of gaming history as one that paved the way for innovation, and also one that brought us bittersweet nostalgia. Hours spent at the arcade honed the gamer in you; for every coin you inserted, every combo you executed, every hit you took, and every ultra you unleashed in return – you became a better player. And this is the approach we took when designing the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick.
Years upon years of collective gaming experience from pro-gamers and you, the Razer community, have culminated in the ultimate Arcade Stick for the Xbox 360. Engineered and refined to perfection through countless prototypes and an extensive beta testing phase, the Razer Atrox Arcade Stick is crafted to allow advanced modification – With internals and storage easily accessible at the touch of a button, the joystick, all 10 buttons and the top panel are fully interchangeable for full customization; and that's just the beginning.
Featuring genuine Sanwa hardware and an ergonomically authentic arcade layout, the Razer Atrox represents the pinnacle of precision and reliability and is the definitive Arcade Stick for tournament-grade gaming.
Forged from the fires of an arcade gaming legacy, the Razer Atrox is, in the most primeval sense, Bred to Fight.
Razerzone.com – Pre Order on 21st May 2013
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It came the day after the final edition of the Daily Quickie on ESPN.com, a column I loved writing (and still one of my favorite professional and personal accomplishments).
The blog was many things: An outlet for my many enthusiasms, a place to keep writing daily (for a time, even more than daily), my own corner of the media universe.
Things have withered in the past year or two (or more) -- Quickish overwhelmed everything, and by the time I sold the company to Gannett, blogging felt less vital to me than participating on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Anyway, yesterday, I made my next career move -- I have joined Facebook, on the Media team, in the Sports Partnerships group, with a focus on journalists and media companies.
Here is what I posted on FB:
Thrilled to share the news that I have joined Facebook's amazing Sports Partnerships team, with a focus on working with sports media folks, particularly journalists and news organizations.
From Greenhouse-era AOL to ESPN-dot (and ESPNet-dot-SportsZone!) to founding Quickish and beyond, my journalism career has been defined by a passion to impact every fan's everyday relationship with sports.
Now I get to work across the entire sports media industry with so many talented journalists I admire (whether we personally know each other yet or not). And I am so excited to join a phenomenal company, with brilliant, enthusiastic colleagues, platforms powered by innovation and the biggest, best audience of sports fans in the world.
Much more soon, but sports media colleagues -- old, new and to-be-met-soon -- please reach out to me with your ideas. (Everyone who knows me knows I won't hesitate to do the same.)It is a phenomenal role on a phenomenal team with a phenomenal company working with a phenomenal universe of sports-media people I have gotten to know over the past 20 years.
So excited for what's next, and I hopefully will be able to point you to all sorts of great things.


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The I Am Bible highlights all of the words in the Bible spoken directly by God, with commentary notes to provide further insight into each highlighted verse. This unique feature allows the reader to experience the heart of God and identify themes that occur throughout Scripture. The result is a powerful Bible study tool that will help you see in a fresh way the self-revelation of God in the Holy Bible.
Benefits Include:
·A unique text-highlighting approach that emphasizes God's direct statements throughout the Bible, with commentary provided for each statement.
·Readers can quickly identify when God speaks, who He is speaking to, and the point of His statements.
·With roughly 1,100 bolded passages, readers will discover the God who speaks from Genesis to Revelation.


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Ecoyards Lawn and Landscape
Ecoyards provides landscape design, installation, and maintenance for residential projects in the Seattle area. These areas include Seattle, Mercer Island, Burien, Seatac, Tukwila, and Normandy Park. Our goal is to create natural landscapes that are easy to care for and environmentally-friendly. Our services include landscape design and build, lawn and landscape renovation, yard maintenance, and installation of custom fencing, arbors, water features, irrigation systems, patios, retaining walls and other hardscapes.
Please browse our site to find out more about our landscaping services and our approach. In the Photo Gallery, you'll see pictures of recent paver patios, retaining walls, raised beds, and rockery work. Click on About Ecoyards to learn more about our Seattle landscape company.
Read our Ecoyards Blog to learn more about landscape design and maintenance. You'll find articles on how to care for your newly-planted lawn, why we choose a natural lawn care approach, how to renovate a lawn, and much more. You'll also find up-to-date information on gardening events and programs in the Seattle area, practical advice for monthly landscape maintenance in your yard, and advice on what vegetables to grow and when.
If you are in need of landscaping services, please contact us to set up an appointment.


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California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPKI), opened a new location in Bridgewater, N.J.
Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) opened its first Denny's Café location, marking the restaurant chain's entry into the fast-casual segment. Denny's Café offers a more streamlined menu, counter service ordering and a smaller footprint that allows for easier entrance into urban, more densely populated markets, according to a company press release. Orange, Calif., is home to the first Denny's Café location.
LongHorn Steakhouse opened its first location in Arkansas, in the city of Fort Smith.
Pollo Campero opened a location in Downtown Disney Marketplace on the campus of the Orlando, Fla.-based theme park. Pollo Campero also opened its first Fresh A-Peel restaurant, featuring made-to-order fresh selections.
Red Lobster announced plans to remodel all of its nearly 700 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada in a style reminiscent of the seaside village of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Saladworks, a fresh-tossed salad concept, signed a franchise agreement that calls for multiple units to open in Anne Arundel County, Md., during the second quarter of 2011.
For its fiscal third quarter ending Oct. 3, 2010, Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. reported that same store sales at its Wendy's locations declined by 1.7 percent. Same store sales at Arby's declined by 5.9 percent.


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Nov.6 (GMM) Renault and Cosworth have written a letter to the FIA as F1 struggles to find agreement over a new engine formula for 2013.
The FIA is pushing hard for turbocharged 4 cylinder engines with exhaust-heat KERS capabilities to replace the current normally-aspirated V8s, and aiming to rubber-stamp the rules at the World Motor Sport Council in December.
Superficially, the engine makers support the sport's 'green' direction but are concerned about initial costs and then a development arms race.
Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the Renault and Cosworth-powered teams last week signed a letter to the FIA pointing out the weaknesses of the proposed new rules.
They want tight limits on things including minimum weights for pistons and conrods and the entire engine unit.
"If the new engine formula becomes an arms race in turbochargers and cylinder heads, then an independent engine manufacturer will have no chance," said Cosworth's Mark Gallagher.
Renault team boss Eric Boullier said the French supplier will support new rules "within certain cost limits".
"Our market in production cars is for four cylinders with a hybrid. For that reason we are not unhappy with that engine format (for F1).
"But it is about how the rules are defined. The less clear they are, the more expensive it becomes," he insisted.
It is hoped that a cost-effective and modern engine formula might entice new suppliers, including the recently departed Honda and Toyota, into F1.
But Ross Brawn, still with contacts within Honda, said: "They're not planning to return."


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I may have a renter moving into a condo in a couple of weeks. I already ordered a full window replacement for the bedroom. Since a pane of glass (3' x 4') is missing, I'm thinking to put on a plastic or glass like material just for a couple of weeks instead of wasting $150 for a real pane of glass and throw it away after two weeks. Of course this will happen with the tenant's consent.
Is there material like that? Where can I buy it?


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(Written by William)
The LEGO Collectible Minifigures mystery bags are back with Series 11! And with that comes a whole new round of sore fingers trying to identify the minifigures. Hopefully we can ease some of the pain by giving you tips on what to feel for in each bag. This should cut down the time it takes to identify each collectible minifigure in this series. It should also be especially helpful for those who only want a few specific minifigs and don't want to just blindly grab random bags.
Before we get started, I do want to point out that my technique of feeling for the minifigures usually involves ignoring the larger elements. I found that these pieces are more deceptive to the touch when it comes to identifying them. So typically I will suggest looking for smaller elements that can be identified more precisely. So let's begin! 🙂
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Barbarian: Despite that the Barbarian is one of the few minifigs in this series with hair, it is easy to mistake it for a helmet or mask. Especially the Welder's mask feels really close to the Barbarian's hair. So it comes down to finding the two swords. The hilt of the swords is their most distinct feature, with the flat blade having some flexibility.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Bavarian Lady: Normally I'd suggest looking for the pretzel, but with the Mountain Climber's rope being quite similar, you'll actually have a better chance identifying her by looking for her hair-piece. It is a bit rubbery and feels very unique because of her two braids. They kind of feel like bunny ears! So try to find that piece first.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Constable: You'll probably run across his helmet with no problem, however making sense of the helmet is another issue. Therefore, his billy-club is the thing to find. The problem though is that it is small, straight and can hide easily. But if you do find a small, straight piece with a bit of a ridge in the middle, that's probably it.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Diner Waitress: The skates on this minifig will definitely catch you off guard as will the ice cream top. Her hair is so close to the Scientist's that it's not worth your time trying to identify it. And the goblet feels very similar to the beakers the Scientist has. All that leaves is the platter. If you have a Waiter from the earlier series you can give yourself something to practice with; the platter is oval and very flat, except for one bump in the middle of one side.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Evil Mech: If you got the previously released Battle Mech from Collectible Minifigs Series 9, this one is almost the same minifigure. The nice thing is that it also comes with a cone and megaphone piece to make up the gun. The cone can get a little tricky to make out, but if you stick with trying to find the megaphone, you'll be in good shape.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Gingerbread Man: The head of the Gingerbreat Man is really unique. It's a fat round element that feels like a chunky chewable vitamin. Of course if you ignore the large elements like I do, you will more than likely find the coffee mug. The mug is surprisingly easy to make out so you should have no problem finding it.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Grandma: Normally, the cat would be a great piece to look for, but if you're not careful you can mistake it for a minifigure torso as you are feeling through the baggies. All that really leaves for good identification is her basket. Just keep in mind that it is rubbery, which makes identification a slow process. The Grandma minifigure is very rare, only two per full box, so feel lucky if you find her!
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Holiday Elf: Take your pick; pointy hat, teddy bear, 2×2 tile, or 2×2 brick. They are all distinct and easy to find, making the Holiday Elf one of the easiest minifigures to identify in the series. I personally go with either the 2×2 tile or 2×2 brick to confirm that I have the Elf. This minifig will likely be very popular for the year-end holidays, so try to get one while you can.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Jazz Musician: There's no getting around the fact that you need to find the saxophone if you would like to identify the Jazz Musician. The hat is too close to the Scarecrow's hat and the Jazz Musician doesn't have much else to feel for. Fortunately, the saxophone feels pretty much like how it looks, so it shouldn't be a problem identifying it.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Lady Robot: This is nearly an exact copy of the Clockwork Robot from LEGO Minifigures Series 6. Among its elements the two that really stand out are the neck-bracket and the square head. The turn-key is unique, but it tends to be hard to pin down while feeling through the baggie. I personally go for the neck-bracket for clear identification.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Mountain Climber: The rope is a unique piece, but it can be mixed up with the Bavarian Lady's pretzel if you are not careful. Therefore, the pickaxe is the way to go. It is large without being confusing, and really hard to miss with its unique and easy to identify shape. Also, there is no other piece within this series that is similar to the pickaxe.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Scarecrow: The crow is like Tonto's from the LEGO Lone Ranger sets, but it's the pitchfork that will lead you straight to identifying this minifig. It's big yet simple design can only be confused with the Tiki Warrior's spear. Just take some time to feel out what's at the head of the tool before you drop the baggie in your shopping-basket.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Scientist: With all her parts and accessories being very close to the Diner Waitress' you'll need to take some time to find both of the bottles. Finding only one bottle can get confused with the Diner Waitress' goblet, so be careful there. But when you do have two bottles identified it's fairly sure you got the Scientist.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Tiki Warrior: With a large rubbery mask, this fig can throw you for a loop. Plus the bone that goes in his hair is a bit weird when you find it. So it all comes down to the spear. It is the original spear design so it won't bend at the tip like the new version. Hopefully your LEGO collection has exposed you to enough of the classic LEGO spear that you will have no trouble to find it.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Welder: Even though he has a lot of special equipment, the Welder can still be best found by the simple 1×1 round brick. His mask feels like other head accessories, and his torch is too thin and rubbery to rely on a tactile approach to find it. Just make sure that the 1×1 round brick is not the Evil Mech's cone and you'll be fine.
➡ LEGO Minifigures Series 11 Yeti: Big Star Wars fans may think they have found a Wookie head piece. Frankly, its hard to argue against how it feels quite similar. However, since I typically ignore the larger elements, I am bound to find the popsicle. Thankfully it is really hard to think of the popsicle as any other piece, nor is there another element in the series that is similar, so it is really easy to identify.
One way to quickly identify the above mentioned parts and accessories is to first shake the baggies so that all small parts fall into one corner. This way you can identify them quickly. It is also a good idea to have a printout of the minifigures with accessories that you can look at as a reference while you are searching for the minifigs you want. You can go through a whole box of Collectible Minifigures quite quickly following these simple methods, and as a bonus you will also improve your tactile skills! 😀
Hope this helps with your LEGO Collectible Minifigure hunting! They have been showing up at Toys'R'Us, Wal-Mart, Target, and other retailers, and are also available at LEGO stores and at the Online LEGO Shop. If you have your own tips and tricks on identifying them feel free to share in the comment section below! 😉
And you might also like to check out the LEGO Minifigures section for more news, reviews and discussions, or choose from the following posts:


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European Federation of Neurological Associations' Data Protection Policy
The purpose of this document is to provide a concise policy statement regarding the Data Protection obligations of The European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA]. This includes obligations in dealing with personal data, in order to ensure that the organisation complies with the requirements of the relevant EU legislation, namely the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
EFNA must comply with the Data Protection principles set out in the relevant legislation. This Policy applies to all Personal Data collected, processed and stored by EFNA in relation to its staff, service providers, members and clients in the course of its activities. All are treated equally under this Policy.
The policy covers both personal and sensitive personal data held in relation to data subjects by EFNA. The policy applies equally to personal data held in manual and automated form.
All Personal and Sensitive Personal Data will be treated with equal care by EFNA. Both categories will be equally referred-to as Personal Data in this policy, unless specifically stated otherwise.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the associated Subject Access Request procedure, the Data Retention and Destruction Policy, the Data Retention Periods List and the Data Loss Notification procedure.
EFNA as a Data Controller
In the course of its daily organisational activities, EFNA acquires, processes and stores personal data in relation to:
- Employees/Contractors of EFNA
- Members of EFNA
- Sponsors and partners of EFNA
- Third party service providers engaged by EFNA
In accordance with EU Data Protection legislation, this data must be acquired and managed fairly. Not all staff members will be expected to be experts in Data Protection legislation. However, EFNA is committed to ensuring that its staff have sufficient awareness of the legislation in order to be able to anticipate and identify a Data Protection issue, should one arise. In such circumstances, staff must ensure that the Data Protection Officer is informed, and in order that appropriate corrective action is taken.
Subject Access Requests
Any formal, written request by a Data Subject for a copy of their personal data (a Subject Access Request) will be referred, as soon as possible, to the Data Protection Officer, and will be processed as soon as possible.
It is intended that by complying with these guidelines, EFNA will adhere to best practice regarding the applicable Data Protection legislation.
Third-Party processors
In the course of its role as Data Controller, EFNA engages a number of Data Processors to process Personal Data on its behalf. In each case, a formal, written contract is in place with the Processor, outlining their obligations in relation to the Personal Data, the specific purpose or purposes for which they are engaged, and the understanding that they will process the data in compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation.
These Data Processors include:
The Data Protection Principles
The following key principles are enshrined in the GDPR legislation and are fundamental to the EFNA's Data Protection policy.
In its capacity as Data Controller, EFNA ensures that all data shall:
1. … be obtained and processed fairly and lawfully.
For data to be obtained fairly, the data subject will, at the time the data are being collected, be made aware of:
- The identity of the Data Controller (EFNA)
- The purpose(s) for which the data is being collected
- The person(s) to whom the data may be disclosed by the Data Controller
- Any other information that is necessary so that the processing may be fair.
EFNA will meet this obligation in the following way.
- Where possible, the informed consent of the Data Subject will be sought before their data is processed;
- Where it is not possible to seek consent, EFNA will ensure that collection of the data is justified under one of the other lawful processing conditions – legal obligation, contractual necessity, etc.;
- Where EFNA intends to record activity on video, a Fair Processing Notice will be posted in full view;
- Processing of the personal data will be carried out only as part of EFNA's lawful activities, and EFNA will safeguard the rights and freedoms of the Data Subject;
- The Data Subject's data will not be disclosed to a third party other than to a party contracted to EFNA and operating on its behalf.
2. … be obtained only for one or more specified, legitimate purposes.
EFNA will obtain data for purposes which are specific, lawful and clearly stated. A Data Subject will have the right to question the purpose(s) for which EFNA holds their data, and EFNA will be able to clearly state that purpose or purposes.
3. … not be further processed in a manner incompatible with the specified purpose(s).
Any use of the data by EFNA will be compatible with the purposes for which the data was acquired.
4. … be kept safe and secure.
EFNA will employ high standards of security in order to protect the personal data under its care. Appropriate security measures will be taken to protect against unauthorised access to, or alteration, destruction or disclosure of any personal data held by EFNA in its capacity as Data Controller.
Access to and management of staff and customer records is limited to those staff members who have appropriate authorisation and password access.
5. … be kept accurate, complete and up-to-date where necessary.
EFNA will:
- ensure that administrative and IT validation processes are in place to conduct regular assessments of data accuracy;
- conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure that relevant data is kept accurate and up-to-date. EFNA conducts a review of sample data every six months to ensure accuracy; Staff contact details and details on next-of-kin are reviewed and updated every two years.
- conduct regular assessments in order to establish the need to keep certain Personal Data.
6. … be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose(s) for which the data were collected and processed.
EFNA will ensure that the data it processes in relation to Data Subjects are relevant to the purposes for which those data are collected. Data which are not relevant to such processing will not be acquired or maintained.
7. … not be kept for longer than is necessary to satisfy the specified purpose(s).
EFNA has identified appropriate data retention periods for data types collected. Once the respective retention period has elapsed, EFNA undertakes to destroy, erase or otherwise put this data beyond use.
8. … be managed and stored in such a manner that, in the event a Data Subject submits a valid Subject Access Request seeking a copy of their Personal Data, this data can be readily retrieved and provided to them.
EFNA has implemented a Subject Access Request procedure by which to manage such requests in an efficient and timely manner, within the timelines stipulated in the legislation.
Data Subject Access Requests
As part of the day-to-day operation of the organisation, EFNA's staff engage in active and regular exchanges of information with Data Subjects. Where a formal request is submitted by a Data Subject in relation to the data held by EFNA, such a request gives rise to access rights in favour of the Data Subject.
There are specific time-lines within which EFNA must respond to the Data Subject, depending on the nature and extent of the request. These are outlined in the Subject Access Request process.
EFNA's staff will ensure that, where necessary, such requests are forwarded to the Data Protection Officer in a timely manner, and they are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible, but within not more than 40 days from receipt of the request.
As a Data Controller, EFNA ensures that any entity which processes Personal Data on its behalf (a Data Processor) does so in a manner compliant with the Data Protection legislation.
Failure of a Data Processor to manage EFNA's data in a compliant manner will be viewed as a breach of contract, and may be pursued through the courts.
Failure of EFNA's staff to process Personal Data in compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary proceedings.
For the avoidance of doubt, and for consistency in terminology, the following definitions will apply within this Policy. Anglų kalbos kursai Vilniuje Kaune Klaipėdoje INTELLECTUS anglų kalbos mokykla.
This includes both automated and manual data.
Automated data means data held on computer, or stored with the intention that it is processed on computer.
Manual data means data that is processed as part of a relevant filing system, or which is stored with the intention that it forms part of a relevant filing system.
Personal Data
Information which relates to a living individual, who can be identified either directly from that data, or indirectly in conjunction with other data which is likely to come into the legitimate possession of the Data Controller.
Sensitive Personal Data
A particular category of Personal data, relating to: Racial or Ethnic Origin, Political Opinions, Religious, Ideological or Philosophical beliefs, Trade Union membership, Information relating to mental or physical health, information in relation to one's Sexual Orientation, information in relation to commission of a crime and information relating to conviction for a criminal offence.
Data Controller
A person or entity who, either alone or with others, controls the content and use of Personal Data by determining the purposes and means by which that Personal Data is processed.
Data Subject
A living individual who is the subject of the Personal Data, i.e. to whom the data relates either directly or indirectly.
Data Processor
A person or entity who processes Personal Data on behalf of a Data Controller on the basis of a formal, written contract, but who is not an employee of the Data Controller, processing such Data in the course of his/her employment.
Data Protection Officer
A person appointed by EFNA to monitor compliance with the appropriate Data Protection legislation, to deal with Subject Access Requests, and to respond to Data Protection queries from staff members and service recipients
Relevant Filing System
Any set of information in relation to living individuals which is not processed by means of equipment operating automatically (computers), and that is structured, either by reference to individuals, or by reference to criteria relating to individuals, in such a manner that specific information relating to an individual is readily retrievable.
EFNA Data Retention and Destruction Policy
1. Personal information (e.g. about a staff member) processed/kept for any purpose should not be kept longer than is necessary for that purpose.
2. This gives some flexibility and EFNA occasionally needs to make a professional judgement about how long is "necessary". It is advisable for staff within EFNA to follow the following guidelines included in the Records Retention Schedule on retention of notes, records etc.
3. Purging of data occurs on an annual basis, and as once-offs on completion of purpose, e.g. completion of a project. All records will be destroyed in accordance with Data Protection law and EFNA's guidelines for retention and destruction as follows:
- All records involved in any investigation, litigation, or audit will not be destroyed until legal counsel has confirmed that no further legal reason exists for retention of the record.
- In the event a legal proceeding is initiated against EFNA, the Executive Director will be notified immediately to stop the destruction of files.
- All records will be destroyed in a manner that eliminates the possibility of reconstruction of the information.
- Paper records will be destroyed by shredding.
- Any CD-RW disks that contain document imaging that cannot be overwritten will be destroyed through pulverization.
- Any contracted services for the destruction of EFNA's records will be provided according to the following contractual guidelines:
- The method of destruction will be specified.
- The time between the acquisition and destruction of the records will be specified.
- Established safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the records will be described and noted.
- The contractor will provide proof of destruction.
EFNA Data Retention Periods List
Record |
Retention Schedule |
Staff applications and resumes | 1 year if unsuccessful or where successful, for the duration of the employment plus 7 years from the date of termination of contract.
Staff contracts; engagement and termination agreements | 7 years from the date of expiry of the contract or agreement |
Job descriptions, performance goals and reviews; garnishment records | For the duration of the employment plus 7 years from the date of termination of employment |
Written allegations/ complaints:
Records received/created as a result of investigating significant cases that set precedents or result in changes to EFNA policy. |
Retain indefinitely |
Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Corporate Seal | Permanent |
Annual corporate filings and reports | Permanent |
Board policies, resolutions, meeting minutes and committee meeting minutes | Permanent |
Contracts | Permanent if current (7 years if expired) |
E-mails (business related) | Permanent |
All tax records | Permanent |
Accounts Payable and Receivables ledgers and schedules | 7 years |
Annual audit reports and financial statements | Permanent |
Annual plans and budgets | 3 years |
Insurance contracts and policies (Director and Officers, General Liability, Property, Workers' Compensation) | Permanent |
Leases | 6 years after expiration |
Trademark registrations, evidence of use documents | Permanent |
Mailing Lists | Permanent (unsubscribe option provided and list cleaned automatically on ognoing basis) |
Event participant details | 3 years |
EFNA Member contact information | Permanent if current (3 years if expired) |
Board Member information | Permanent |
EFNA Data Loss Notification Procedure
A breach is a loss of control, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized acquisition, unauthorized access, or any similar term referring to situations where persons other than authorized users, for an authorized purpose, have access or potential access to personal data in usable form, whether manual or automated.
This could mean:
- Loss of a laptop, memory stick or mobile device that contains personal data
- Lack of a secure password on pc's and applications
- Emailing a list of event participants to someone in error
- Giving a website login to an unauthorised person
What happens if a breach occurs?
Actual, suspected, or potential breaches should be reported immediately to the EFNA Communications Manager.
The Communications Manager will work with the Executive Director to assess the breach and determine its severity. Depending on the scale and sensitivity of data lost and the number of Data Subjects impacted, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and relevant regulatory bodies will be informed as quickly as possible following detection.
In certain circumstances EFNA may (e.g. if required by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner), inform the data subjects of the loss of their data and provide them with an assessment of the risk to their privacy. EFNA will make recommendations to the data subjects which may minimise the risks to them. EFNA will then implement changes to procedures, technologies or applications to prevent a recurrence of the breach.
When will the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner be informed?
All incidents in which personal data has been put at risk will be reported to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. The only exceptions to this policy are when the data subjects have already been informed, where the loss affects fewer than 100 data subjects, and where the loss involves only non-sensitive, non-financial personal data.
Where devices or equipment containing personal or sensitive personal data are lost or stolen, the Data Protection Commissioner is notified only where the data on such devices is not encrypted.
Data Loss Incident logging
All data breaches will be recorded in an incident log as required by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. The log will maintain a summary record of each incident which has given rise to a risk of unauthorised disclosure, loss, destruction or alteration of personal data. The record will include a brief description of the nature of the incident and an explanation of why the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner was not informed. Such records will be provided to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner upon request.


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It's been eight months since a Saudi Arabian doctor described a previously unknown virus related to SARS. And for most of that time only germ geeks paid much attention.
But in the past few days the new virus — which some would like to call MERS-CoV, for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus — has been making up for lost time.
In one Saudi Arabian hospital, 15 patients have recently struggled with the dangerous virus, and seven have died.
Meanwhile, in northern France, a man who recently returned from Dubai with the virus has infected a patient in the next hospital bed.
Another cluster of cases at a hospital in Jordan, identified retrospectively last year, underscores the pattern. Like SARS, this virus is especially apt to spread within hospitals.
One of the hallmarks of SARS is that about half the cases involved transmission within hospitals, notes Dr. Eric Toner of the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Health Security. And many of the other cases could be traced back to people who got infected in hospitals — both patients and staffers.
Thankfully, the newest coronavirus is not behaving like its cousin the SARS virus, or not yet.
SARS burst on the scene in 2003 after a single infected Chinese man infected an array of travelers staying on the same floor of a Hong Kong hotel. Within weeks, the virus was causing severe illness and death in more than 30 countries.
Ultimately more than 8,000 people got SARS and around 800 died.
By contrast, over the past year the new coronavirus is known to have infected 34 people and killed 18.
So the spread of MERS has been far less explosive than SARS.
At a media briefing over the weekend in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Keiji Fukuda of the World Health Organization noted that person-to-person transmission of the new coronavirus "has remained limited to small clusters, and so far there is no evidence that this virus has the capacity to sustain generalized community transmission."
But you might have noticed that the new virus's apparent mortality rate has been higher so far — 53 percent for MERS versus 10 percent for SARS.
Be careful with these figures, though, because far less is known at this point about the true rate of MERS infections and deaths.
Still, there's no question this new virus is highly lethal, possibly because it massively disrupts its victims' immune responses, perhaps even more so than the SARS virus.
That effect and the size of the recent hospital cluster of MERS cases in Saudi Arabia have grabbed the attention of public health officials.
And the University of Pittsburgh's Toner points out that SARS was so easily transmitted in hospitals because most patients were maximally infectious while there. In other words, they were shedding the most virus several days into their respiratory illness, when they were likely to be hospitalized.
By contrast, patients infected with flu viruses shed maximal virus within the first few days, when they're out and about.
There are pluses and minuses to the propensity of the MERS virus to spread within hospitals. On the minus side, it means hospitals virtually anywhere in the world could find themselves with an infected patient — as the hospital in northern France found out.
But on the plus side, spread of the virus can be halted by strict observance of infection-control precautions by hospital staffs when treating a patient with a respiratory illness of unknown origin. That's largely how SARS was brought under control.
Toner worries that hospitals have largely forgotten that lesson.
"Hospitals were very attuned to respiratory precautions in 2003, at the end of the SARS outbreak," Toner tells Shots. "But they have reverted, at least partially, to their previous practice of being pretty casual about it. We see this every day."
Since MERS seems to be taking advantage of health care facilities as a breeding ground, Toner says the message to hospitals around the world is clear: Wake up!
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National Geographic The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide
Regardless of whether you are a trail novice or a seasoned trail veteran there is something for everyone in this gear guide that can be adopted into one's practices while on your backcountry journeys. I highly recommend that anyone that has a love for being in the backcountry to take a few moments and seriously consider reading this book.
- Very well written, thought out, and presented.
- Not only is "The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide" a great learning tool that one can benefit from, but it is also quite enjoyable to read as well.
- There is something for everyone in regards to the content.
- One of the best gear guides I have read to date.
- I found myself wishing the author would have gotten a little more in depth in regards to traction control devices and snowshoes other than just mentioning them.
I recently had the opportunity to read National Geographic's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka and I have to say I am quite impressed... So impressed that I actually read it twice and I am going for a "3 peat."
When I started reading this guide I was presented with a question: "Am I an Ultimate Hiker or an Ultimate Camper?"
I never really looked at my approach to my backcountry endeavors this way. I always considered myself a pack mule(that is putting it mildly)although I do own some UL gear. After fully reading this book I have to say that I find myself reevaluating some of my approaches to my own backcountry forays. The content contained within the pages made me think quite a bit, and that is putting it mildly.
There is a substantial wealth of knowledge contained within this book. I have no problem recommending it to anyone and everyone out there regardless of your own personal backcountry experience level. Whether you are interested in trekking poles, shelters, waterproof/breathable fabrics or Clo values it is covered in this informative, well written, very well thought out book.
The book itself is divided into three sections (with the exception of the introduction, glossary, credits, acknowledgments, and index) as follows:
Section 1: Why, When, & Where (pages 8-27)
In this section the author discusses subjects such as trip objectives, as well as the different aspects of the trip that one should take into consideration, such as environmental and route conditions which have a great deal of influence in regards to what gear is needed and what is better off left at home for the trip at hand.
This is also the section where you may initially ask yourself if you are an "Ultimate Hiker" or an "Ultimate Camper."
Ultimate Hikers
Andrew Skurka describes Ultimate Hikers as those that like "to put one foot in front of the other — they simply love to walk." They are very knowledgeable in regards to their trip objectives, route and environmental conditions, and covering ground.
Ultimate Hikers scrutinize each item that they carry in regards to weight and maximize each item to its full potential when it comes to use. Their knowledge and skill level is very high so they can safely cover massive chunks of landscape while carrying minimal gear and supplies.
Ultimate Campers
Ultimate Campers take a different approach. They are more concerned with non-hiking activities, such as birding, fishing, and photography. While they may possess knowledge in regards to the area that they are traveling through, they take more than they need to ensure that if things go south they will come out unscathed.
Pack weight isn't a main concern, although they aren't packing everything including the kitchen sink. The gear and supplies Ultimate Campers carry are typically easy to use, but somewhat heavy. Their trip itinerary is more relaxed. Ultimate Campers are geared more towards setting camp in one location and not necessarily covering massive chunks of terrain.
To sum it up, Ultimate Campers are more concerned with R&R than anything else.
Section 2: Tools & Techniques (pages 28-191)
This is the meat and potatoes of the book.
Section 2 covers everything from small essentials and shelters to waterproof breathable shells and Clo values (used to measure the warmth of synthetic filled products). This section also covers subjects such as making an alcohol stove from a cat food can to how Andrew Skurka preps his own food (pre-trip and in field.)
Any gear recommendations in this section are based on the author's personal standards and experiences as follows: functionality, weight, durability, efficiency, ease of use, and overall value.
I found this section to be very informative and I learned quite a bit from its content. I also found that while I already knew a lot of what was contained in this section I had a tendency to overlook a lot of what I knew when preparing for my own trips. This was a good eye opener for me.
(On a side note...I am now the proud owner of quite a few Fancy Feast alcohol stoves thanks to this section. I can't seem to help myself. They are just so much fun to make and the cats don't mind one bit, although I may have to change Jynx's name to The Blob.)
On the negative side, I found this section lacking in regards to two items that I know many use traction; devices and snowshoes. Other than being mentioned in the Ground Cover section in Part 1 and included in a winter gear list in Part 3 (page 207) they are really not discussed to any real extent.
My opinion is that in order for a book to be titled The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide this subject should have been covered more in depth. These items are not even listed in the index.
Section 3: Sample Gear Kits (pages 192-215)
This section covers what the author would likely pack for five different types of trips in regards to season and location. The areas included are as:
- Eastern Forests
- Mountain West
- Desert SW Packrafting
- Northern Winter
- Philmont Scout Ranch
The author also recognizes the fact that one should utilize these lists as guides, because not everyone has the same skill set or preferences as he does. He does not recommend that one follow them verbatim for the reasons stated above.
This section is broken up into charts that each are broken up into four sections consisting of the item itself, a description, weight (oz), and comments, as seen below:
Other included information:
- Versus charts
Summarizes the similarities and differences between materials, such as synthetic insulation compared to down insulation, as well as other items such as double wall tents in comparison to single walls, tarp shelters, and hammocks.
- How2
Covers step-by-step directions in detail, such as how a framed pack transfers weight as opposed to a frameless pack.
- Tips
Advice that is relevant to the text but is not necessarily covered in the text itself such as Landsat imagery.
- Tried & True
Covers subjects such as how to find a good campsite, how to packraft, and how to pack a backpack.
- Skurka's Picks
Recommendations that are based on the author's own personal preferences and experiences.
From a reader's perspective:
I have to say that I found the overall layout of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide very easy on the eyes. There just seems to be a really smooth flow to its content.
For instance, the author waits to cover packs until pretty much the end of the Tools & Techniques section of the book. This approach makes total sense to me. It reflects the proper approach that one should take in regards to purchasing a pack to meet their own individual needs.
Would you rather purchase your pack up front before you actually purchase your gear and hope your gear fits? Or would you rather purchase your gear and then purchase your pack so you can get the best dialed-in fit for your gear in regards to interior volume and capacity?
In closing:
The information contained within The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide is priceless in my own opinion. It could take an individual many hours to acquire the equivalent knowledge through research online.
If one were to actually learn the information contained within the book from personal experience it could take many years of trial and error, not to mention the amount of money lost from the purchase of gear that is not up to your individual needs, although you thought the items would during your initial purchases.
I personally cannot recommend this book enough even though it did get hit for a half star for the lack of reference to traction control devices and snowshoes. For the most part, other than that, it pretty much covers all of the bases. There was not one time that I can recall that I actually became bored or uninterested with its content.
Regardless, if you are a trail novice, a seasoned trail veteran, a day hiker, or a thru-hiker that likes to rack up endless miles of trail time this book should definitely be one that you consider adding to your "must read" list.
It is that good.
As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my review of "The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide" by Andrew Skurka. I really enjoyed this book, as you can see by my feedback in the review.
I also learned a few things as well. One of the biggest things that I learned is I am not an Ultimate Hiker nor am I an Ultimate Camper.
I am an Ultimate Hiking, ultra-light, uber-heavy, Ultimate Camping, pack mule... :p
Happy hiking-Rick
Publisher: National Geographic
Release Date: Feb. 21, 2012
Pages: 224
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
One of the better books on outdoor gear supported by personal insights based on experience.
- Advice based on personal experience and gear actually used, not on getting paid to market and sell gear
I've reached the point where I'm fairly gear-literate. I know about tarps vs tents, quilts vs sleeping bags, leaving unnecessary gear behind to save weight, etc etc etc. But what I found refreshing about Mr. Skurka's book (Andrew--does he ever go by Andy?) is APPLICATION.
That's where I am in my outdoor development, I want to know from those who have logged a few thousand (or few ten-thousands) of miles is what they have found that works based on experience. And that's why I rate this book as one of my two favorites (the other is Ray Jardine's Trail Life book).
Where this book stands out from others are the personal insights. Andrew can "talk the talk" because he literally has "walked the walk." I particularly liked his relating of his early experience tackling the Appalachain Trail. He's had to learn the hard way in some cases. (Makes him seem more like the rest of us mere mortals!) :^)
Oh yes, there is a lot of information on gear as well that both beginners and experienced hikers and backpackers will find insightful and useful.
Definite recommend.
PS-I bought my copy off Amazon, but if you order from Andrew's Web site I understand he'll autograph it for you.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $12
Great read! Flows nicely with great stories intermingled in the writing. I will definitely be checking back with this book to keep my pack light and get me closer to ultimate hiker status.
- Easy read
- Great information
I always thought I was a hiker at heart but this book changed my mind. With the amount of comfort items that I haul with me everywhere I would sit firmly in the camper realm.
With a desire to increase my distances while camping I have started using the tips in this book to lighten my load and make my adventures more efficient.
The book is a great read with stories and tips throughout that will help even the most experienced hiker. The author has a different skill set than most authors in that he has done the extreme when it comes to hiking and can attest to each of his tips through experience and failure.
Definitely recommended by me.
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (won in Trailspace's "Ultimate Hiker's" book giveaway)
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