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Ula Salad
This a large wonderful tasting salad using a fine chop technique. This can be achieved by buying an inexpensive Alaskan Ula Knife or just using a favorite chef's knife. The principle is chopping all the salad greens and toppings into relatively small pieces. This creates a delicious texture which compliments the dressing used.
This large salad incorporates many food groups such as vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruit. Not only delicious but very healthy. Have fun experimenting with different salad dressings. I will give you some but be creative on your own.
- Romaine, Kale, Boston Bibb, Spinach or any Greens you enjoy
- Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- English Cucumbers
- Sweet Peppers
- Avocado
- Garbanzo Beans
- Toasted Pecans or Cashews
- Sunflower Seeds or Pumkin Seeds
- Kalamata Olives or Salad Olives
- Red Onion
- Celery
- Feta Cheese (opt)
These are some ingredients I chose. Add or subtract to your liking.
Salad Dressing
- 1 cup soymilk
- 1 lg garlic clove
- 2/3 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup raisons
- 4 pitted olives
*Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth*

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Hill with old town of Porto at sunset close up, Portugal
Portugal is the oldest country in Europe
Located in the South-West part of Europe. This small country is easy to overlook when considering Europe as an incentive destination. With a national motto of "This is my happy Motherland, beloved of mine". We can see why people are as patriotic about their country as its pastries.
With a rich history of "discovering" much of the modern world, South Africa included. It is hard to ignore their global influence, and indeed, the influence of those cultures on Portugal itself. With a vast landscape that varies. From mountains in the north. Through the wine growing plateaus in central Portugal. To the beautiful coastline of the Algarve in the South. Surrounded by the ocean to the West and South with Spain to the North and East.
"This sliver of a country offers more than initially meets the eye."
Azenhas do Mar, Portugal coastal town.
Capital and the largest city of Portugal – Lisbon
A must stop for any visitor, and a great place for any trip to start, is the capital, Lisbon. Situated off the coastline, on the main river of Tagus, this historic city houses some 2.8 million people across the 8 hills for which it is known. Visitors can get themselves lost exploring the ancient streets of this, the oldest city in Western Europe. A leisurely walk up to São Jorge Castle allows visitors to step back in time. One can wander around the old fortifications enjoying the 360 degree views over the city.
Torre de Belem – famous landmark of Lisbon , Portugal
Torré de Belém
Belém is definitely a neighborhood worth a day or two of exploring. A visit here should include a stop at Jerónimos Monastery and followed by the neighboring Monument to the Discoveries. Naturally no visit here would be complete without stopping at Pasteis de Belem, widely considered the originating bakery of the famous Portuguese custard tarts, their coffee and "pasteis" are worth the long queue!
Pasteis de Belem
On the move
There are a number of ways to get around this city, that don't include walking your sneakers off! Electronic 6-seater tuk-tuks offer wonderful informal site-seeing, with most of the drivers speaking excellent English and happy to point out places of interest along your route, not to mention help you take a photo with your selfie stick! Another is the trams that crisscross the city, and are perfect for the steep narrow streets.
" From Lisbon, the options are endless as to where your adventure could take you next."
Benagil Cathedral at beautiful coast of Algarve, Portugal.
To the South lies the Algarve, with its beautiful sandstone cliffs and azure waters. Championship level golf courses abound here, surrounded by top quality resorts, beaches and restaurants. One of the best activities is a speed boat tour along the coast, exploring the caves and cliffs, carved out of the sandstone by the waves and winds. This is definitely the spot to sit back and relax, be it on the greens of Oceânico Faldo Course (part of the PGA Euro Championship tour), or at a pool bar, or on the beach… And between all that relaxing, food is the star on this coast line, offering all the specialties this country is known for, with a few Michelin-stars thrown in.
Porto, Portugal old town on the Douro River.
To the North lies Porto, and the region where the world famous port is produced. This city has a history that dates back many centuries and its original name is often credited with being the origin of the name, Portugal. Churches abound here, and reflect the different architectural styles going back to the 15th century. With its mild Mediterranean climate. Even winter temperatures rarely drop below 5 degrees. Sunny days abound in the summer months, even when it rains. A visit here would not be complete without a visit to a port wine estate or two. Visitors are taken through the steps of producing this fortified wine. Many of these tastings can be paired with cheese, chocolate or even a full gastronomic meal, no longer is port just an after dinner drink!
Monument to the discoveries Lisbon
Euro Champions in every sense of the word
Getting there is easy connecting through a multitude of European or Middle Eastern airlines. Most options offer easy connections into Lisbon, or via low cost carriers such as Ryan Air into the smaller airports. Once there, nowhere is too far! A scenic drive of 3 hours between Porto and Lisbon, and only 2 ½ to the Algarve. So stretch your wings and discover why Portugal is so much more than just the 2016 Euro Champions!
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He was a trumpet player in various orchestras such as "A. Toscanini" from Emilia Romagna and the R.A.I. teaching at the Parma and Modena Conservatories.
At present he is composing original pieces for wind band for wich he has won numerous national awards.
Besides collaborating with such publishers as Scomegna (Turin), Eridania (Mantova) and Molenaar (Holland) he directs the "Grande Banda Rappresentativa della Federazione delle bande del Trentino" and the Conservatory wind-band in Trento (the first ever in Italy, which he founded), where he has held the chair in composition for wind-band since 1987.
He was also artistic director for the first four editions of the International Band Competition "Flicorno d'Oro" from Riva del Garda and is frequently invited to hold seminars both nationally and internationally in wind band competitions and guest director in some of the best italian wind-bands around today.


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One of the most common issues photographers face is those pesky color and light speckles familiar with low-light shots. Commonly known as "noise," these imperfections are color or light patches spread across the image. Depending on their size, these can become a huge distraction. Reducing this noise is an important part of the work with photo editing software for photographers, regardless of their skill level.
There's some debate on what causes noise, especially as digital photography has grown in popularity. Most have isolated the problem to the sensitivity of the image sensor, commonly known as ISO. The lower the ISO number, the less sensitive it is to the light, while a higher ISO number increases the sensitivity of your camera.
The size of your sensor's camera also plays a role. Cell phones and compact cameras typically have thumbnail-sized sensors. In doing so, there can be a loss of sharpness, detail, and color fidelity when using these devices.
Pixel density, exposure time, and shadows are also attributed to the creation of photo noise. To reduce noise, you can move up to a better camera that offers lower ISO and a larger sensor. However, even with the "best" cameras, noise will remain, at least to some degree. Rather than ditching your camera, a less expensive solution is to use noise-deduction software on your computer.
Many of the current photo-editing products on the market handle noise using presets. These presets offer you different levels of noise reduction, from light to extreme. Once you find a preset that suits your needs, you select it, and then save your image back to your computer or mobile device.
Some more advanced products take things a step further and specialize in the removable of High ISO noise. In doing so, they allow you to perform extreme cases like debanding, shadow tone restoration, and color casts with ease.
For those who have no interest in testing presets or using an advanced tool to remove photo noise, consider easy photo enhancing software, for example Photolemur.
Photolemur handles noise reduction using a unique algorithm that goes beyond conventional denoising. Think of it as an auto photo enhancer for the 21st century.
Considered a smart intelligent photography assistant, Photolemur looks at various factors when analyzing a photograph, including its objects, colors, and light leaks.
After general denoising, the application takes things a step further by analyzing and adjusting the photos for the appropriate tint, color, exposure, and other variables. The result is higher quality photograph than with demoting alone.
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text: Stagedoor Manor Studios Application Stagedoor Manor StudiosStudio Selections* Playwrights Workshop Master Actor Workshop Studio 2 - 24 Hour Playfest ($500)*Choose OneAuthorActor* All three Studios will be located at Boston Center for The Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MAStudent's Email Address Enter Email Confirm Email Parent's Email Address* Enter Email Confirm Email Name* First Last Age (At Time of Workshop)*Date of Birth* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Parent / Guardian 1* First Last Relationship*Parent / Guardian 2 First Last RelationshipHome Phone*Cell PhoneAddress* Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Emergency Contact Other Than Parent / Guardian* First Last Phone*Relationship*If you would like this emergency contact to have the legal right to sign your child out of the studio program for any reason, please include them in Student Contact Information section. 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1 Commercial in Confidence 1 G-CLOUD FRAMEWORK RM1557-vi SERVICE DEFINITION 5DRIVE PROFESSIONAL STORAGE (PRO) 5NINES 5NINES Data Centre Services Service Offered 5DRIVE PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE with remote access via PC, MAC, ipad, Smart Phones* & Tablets* *see supported devices in section 13 Document Revision: 1.1 5NINES Data Centres Limited 2014
2 Commercial in Confidence 2 1. OVERVIEW OF THE SERVICE 1.1 OVERVIEW 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage Professional is known as 5DRIVE Business Pro which provides a cost effective solution to synchronizing users PC and MAC files in the Cloud, with the added benefit of being able to access them from virtually any PC, MAC, Tablet or Smart phone, as found in the 5DRIVE Personal Storage solution with the added advantage of greater levels of collaboration functionality. 5DRIVE Professional means that users can access their files almost anywhere with the added benefit of our Team Folders functionality, which provides specific access privileges allowing read only or read/write. Once users store their files on 5DRIVE they can share them with colleagues, suppliers, clients through the Team Folder function but maintain security controls over every aspect. Sharing access to folders and files is one simple click away. These collaboration features means the a range of services can be provided to public sector staff so that core files (those items staff need every day) can be permanently accessible to all, but users can setup difference folders for different workloads and share and revoke access for greater productivity. The ability to share folders for different purposes will usually reduce the amount of s and maintains greater levels of control over evolving documents, as all versions can remain in the 5DRIVE Cloud. 5DRIVE Professional is supplied with the 5DRIVE Cloud Backup Service [please see co.uk G- Cloud Page (please click the link for access) for more information about this service] at between 50% and 100% discount from the normal G-Cloud rate (a saving of between to per user per annum) and ensures that not only are files constantly available from 5DRIVE s Pro Cloud Storage, but are also backed up with multiple versions, for extra flexibility. All files are encrypted using 256bit military grade techniques means that your data is secure and only accessible to the users you choose to grant access, and all data is stored in UK sovereign data centres. 5DRIVE Pro includes all of the features of the 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage plus the Team Folder Collaboration suite. We believe that 5DRIVE Pro is the most cost effective G-Cloud Professional Storage Solution of its type, and as with 5DRIVE Briefcase & Backup it s easy to use, fast to deploy and easy to control cost, with simple, transparent charges and no hidden extra s, such as data transfer charges. Figure 1: Personal 5DRIVE Cloud Storage Architecture Data storage for PC, MAC, Laptop as well as other desktop platforms has been a problem for many years. Making sure users now have constant access to their work files in an effective environment even when mobile has become one of the business critical Cloud services required by more and more staff. By combining the effectiveness of the 5DRIVE Pro Cloud Storage solution with the 5DRIVE backup service, no long will users be concerned about moving between devices and not having access to their data.
3 Commercial in Confidence 3 5DRIVE stored data, whether it is simply backup or Professional Storage can be accessed from an iphone, ipad or Android device as well as from PC or MAC via either a downloadable app for Windows, MAC, Google Chrome OS, ios, or Android or from our secure portal (mobile version for Blackberry included) and maintains compatibility between platforms for true interoperability. Finally, for those uses that wish for 5DRIVE to store their music files in the Cloud, the 5DRIVE mobile app allows users to stream music directly from their backup, once again saving valuable computer resource. Figure 2: 5DRIVE Professional Cloud Storage Access Control The screen above shows how the folder structure are maintained by 5NINES Service administrators with additional security allowing read only or read/write access to documents within each folder. Figure 3: 5DRIVE Dashboard used by 5NINES Administrators to monitor system usage. Customer reports can be requested (subject to Change Control Notice Procedure)
4 Commercial in Confidence FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 5DRIVE Pro provides personal secure storage in the Cloud, once a client agent has been installed on the user s PC or MAC then a simple click of the mouse in file manager and folders/files can be nominated to be pushed to, shared with, and maintained in the Cloud. 5DRIVE setup options allows the user to choose if they want their files to only be stored in 5DRIVE Cloud or whether they wish to maintain a copy on their own device. Plus each device can select its own preferred drive/storage for the 5DRIVE Pro to adopt. Additional features such as bandwidth allocation, proxy server settings and the types of files to synchronise are also fully supported. Figure 4: 5DRIVE User Settings The option setting can be changed after the event, but once established there is normally no need for users to make changes again. Once a copy or move to the 5DRIVE Cloud has been initiated the 5DRIVE app launches a monitor so that users can see the progress of the synchronisation service. Where the user has also selected to backup files to 5DRIVE then monitor also shows the progress of the backup. Once each is complete the screen displays the synchronisation status as complete. As with the backup and briefcase synchronisation process, the professional version works the same and can be set up to update 5DRIVE automatically a changed/updated file has been completed or via a periodic scan. This process can also be scheduled so that it s completed at certain times of day, for example late at night when the device may be idle. Each items that is stored by 5DRIVE when viewed in a file manager is given a small icon to denote to the user that this particular folder or file is stored on 5DRIVE, as can be seen on the image below: 5DRIVE Storage Icon Each PC or MAC can manage multiple 5DRIVE accounts so that different organisational structures
5 Commercial in Confidence 5 can be supported, a user can then simply log in to the User account they wish to use. Each user account is charged separately. Figure 5: 5DRIVE users can operator multiple accounts The 5DRIVE Professional Cloud Storage Service provides a variety of capacity options, but in each instance the backup service has been included at a reduced rate for G-Cloud customers buying the Professional Storage which offers UNLIMITED backup capacity per user, plus Backup for up to 5 computers for each user. This means that users personal or home computers can be backed up and creates greater value to each user, knowing that 5DRIVE can look after all their Backup needs. The capacity pricing structure is detailed later in this document but ranges from 500GB to 5TB and above per user, each at a fixed annual charge with no additional charge for data transfer (other than the users internet connection). 5DRIVE Personal Storage provides the following: Fixed annual cost Cloud Storage based on a cost per guaranteed capacity per user. Team Folder options with additional security and collaboration features wherever the user accesses the service. Easy to deploy one software application for all 5DRIVE Services (Backup, Briefcase and Professional) and is simple to use mouse click to push to the Cloud and click to share and collaborate via the web. Documents, Spreadsheet, Music, Video, etc. all compatible across all 5DRIVE clients Options to maintain local as well as Cloud copies No data transfer charges for the most cost effective on-boarding All You Can Eat Backup 5DRIVE offers unlimited backup capacity for an all-in-one price, which ensures effective budgetary control as costs cannot start to spiral as remote data grows. Unlimited 5DRIVE Backup for up to 5 computers Lowest Administration Cost each user account is only invoiced annually, therefore reducing the administration costs for the department in managing various metered charges in a monthly basis. This will eliminate the department from effectively having another mobile phone type invoicing regime to manage.
6 Commercial in Confidence 6 Secured the 5DRIVE service is hosted in UK data centres and all data can be encrypted when written to the 5DRIVE platform. Accessible 5DRIVE service can be accessed from ipad, Android and Blackberry devices. Allowing near instantaneous access during times of remote working. Multiple Versions 5DRIVE Backup Service maintains up to 30 versions of each file, allowing users to recover previous versions in a controlled fashion. 1.3 EXAMPLE USE CASES 5DRIVE Professional Storage Service is suitable for: Customers that require a secure repository to synchronise files and folders to the cloud and then to allow access from alternate devices, including mobiles and tablets. The ability to share folders with Teams for collaboration and remote working. Supports the organisational structure where executive management may want staff to have access to read active files but no amend. With other files that users can contribute to. Customers who have remote offices that requirement to share data with other offices via the Cloud and also have those files backed up, rather than having to install and maintain complex remote file servers and backup solutions. Customers who want all the features of the 5DRIVE Personal and Backup Cloud Solution within a single solution. 1.4 TECHNICAL FEATURES 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage provides the following features: Cloud Optimised Storage online storage capacity the Professional Storage uses a range of industry leading hardware and software solutions combined to a range of proprietary front end Cloud delivery services. 5DRIVE was specifically designed for Cloud storage and provides inherently secure and scalable data capacity, with an easy to use agent. Standards based connectivity accessed via standards based client software which resides on PC or MAC and apps for mobile devices. This provides a more consistent and reliable solution compared with traditional CIFS and NFS based produces and provides cross platform support. Automated Data Transfer means that customers will always maintain a synchronised Cloud drive with no need to worry about having to run copy jobs to move data to the Cloud. Once files are stored within 5DRIVE s Cloud Storage infrastructure, these can be share via the 5DRIVE Web Portal The Business Pro version of 5DRIVE allows for greater collaboration, with Team Folder Management. Flexible Protection levels: Protection data is written across multiple devices, disks and storage processing nodes to ensure that data remains available even if a device, drive or node should not be available Drive into the Cloud A Cloud Drive appears within the users File Manager and options to send folders to 5DRIVE Cloud, once nominated then 5DRIVE maintains them in the Cloud, thereafter. As with any network drive data should be backed up a regular basis, which can be performed automatically by 5DRIVE Cloud Backup Services. 5DRIVE Professional allows users to specify the priority level for each file type, for example documents and presentation may take priority over music files when pushing these to the Cloud. File Exceptions users can also decide which file types not to have automatically managed in the Cloud.
7 Commercial in Confidence 7 5DRIVE Professional is accessible from ipad, iphone, Android Phone and Tablet using the 5DRIVE App (from Apples App Store and Google Play), to provide users with constant access to their Cloud files regardless of platform. The Blackberry and other smartphones a specific mobile web site provides access to all folders and files as if from a mobile app. Client applications are available for Windows PC, MAC and Google Chrome a list of supported platforms is included in this service description document. 2 INFORMATION ASSURANCE 2.1 SECURITY IMPACT LEVELS We believe the 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage Service, with its 256bit Encryption is suitable for IL0 and IL1 data, with the potential to develop an IL2 and IL3 solution should demand dictate. All datacentres (locales) are highly resilient and have been assessed by 5NINES to provide the concurrent maintainability required of a Tier3 data centre. The data centres are in the UK. 2.2 CONNECTIVITY AVAILABLE Connectivity via the internet is standard. 3 ON-BOARDING AND OFF-BOARDING USERS 3.1 ON-BOARDING NEW USERS New customers will usually be granted access to the service and issued with a link to download client side software within 3 working days for up to 100 users, 5 working days for 101 to 500 users and 7 working days for more than 500 users when registered at the same time. Adding new additional users will be granted access within 2 working days. 5NINES offers a rapid adoption service which is available on request and may be subject to an additional Project Management charge. Each user will be allocated a 5DRIVE Professional Account based on their address, as notified to 5NINES by the procuring organisation, or via a direct user purchase via our e- commerce website. The user will be issued with a unique password which the user will be required to change at first login and prior to commencing the backup process. Passwords can be changed by the individual user at any time. For G-Cloud buyers requiring in excess of 100 users to be added at any one time to the service, then 5NINES is able to accept a CSV file containing user ID s and will import then to 5DRIVE and automatically create new user accounts. Users will then be notified by that their 5DRIVE account is active. A default password will be issues to each authorised user, which they will be expected to change when accessing the service thereafter. 3.2 OFF-BOARDING EXISTING USERS Should the customer decide to terminate the 5DRIVE supply agreement with 5NINES, then it must be terminated at least 28 days prior to the annual automatic service renewal. Each user will then have 28 days to recover their backup files to their PC or MAC via the 5DRIVE portal. Should a user require assistance this will be provided by the 5DRIVE help desk which is provided free of charge. The creation of additional specific removable media for the offboarding process may attract additional charges, however as our clients have access to the service via an FTP or SFTP site the data migration should be a relatively simple task and can be undertaken directly by the client. 5DRIVE ensures all of the customer s data is deleted after service termination.
8 Commercial in Confidence 8 4 PRICING Capacity & Cost Per Annum Service Description 500GB 1000GB 1500GB 2000GB 5DRIVE Professional Cloud Storage DRIVE Combined Backup FREE G-Cloud Total All charges are exclusive of VAT, which is charged at the prevailing UK rate at the time of invoice. Setup of Security Structure is 150 per Folder. Full Client Branding which replaces the 5DRIVE branding with our customers logo, name, etc. (If required) 12,250 minimum user licence required. 5 COMPETITVE ANNUAL PRICE COMPARISON In preparing the G-Cloud pricing model, 5NINES undertook extensive market analysis in order to establish 5DRIVE as competitively as possible. However our research found that our UK hosted Cloud Storage solutions did not provide the Team Folder sharing and security functionality offered by the 5DRIVE Professional Range. However, even with 5DRIVE Pro s additional functionality which is not offered by others, 5DRIVE remains extremely cost effective. The table below shows how personal Cloud Storage may be being charged by other G-Cloud suppliers. This is for illustrative purposes only but has been designed to be used as a template by buyers to help examine the real cost of Personal Cloud Storage offerings. Capacity Backup Based on 0.35p per GB per month Based on data transfer charge of 0.12p per GB Total Annual Charge Therefore Cost per 100 Users 100GB Annual Charge , GB Annual Charge , GB Annual Charge , ,952 The above table has been prepared in order to help buyers understand the cost variance between the 5NINES 5DRIVE Fix Cost proposition verses a cost per GB on a real world, annualised basis, in Year 1. In creating this table the following methodology was adopted for calculating the price examples a Personal Cloud Storage Service charging at say 0.35p per GB per Month plus data transfer charge of 0.12p per GB, which in the first year will be at least equal to the size of the Storage Capacity, plus a 2% per month changed data rate multiplied by the data transfer charge. Based on these examples alternative suppliers would only be able to store 2GB for the same cost as 5DRIVE.
9 Commercial in Confidence 9 On an annualised basis serving 200 public sector Personal Cloud Storage clients each with a 100GB capacity 5DRIVE provides a compelling commercial proposition as the total cost would be compared as follows: Annual Capacity 200 x 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage Supplier A for 200 users charging 0.35p per GB per month plus data transfer charges 5DRIVE Percentage Savings for G- Cloud 100GB 17, , % 200GB 17, , % 400GB 17, , % 5NINES has enhanced its offer to G-Cloud buyers by including the 5DRIVE Cloud Backup Service with an additional discount, when bundled with the 5DRIVE Personal Cloud Storage solution. With 5DRIVE Professional each user can Backup up to 5 PC s, therefore providing a potential savings of over 150. Therefore, using the combined savings (as published on the 5DRIVE Cloud Backup Service Definition) the additional savings to G-Cloud buyers are even more advantageous. 6 SERVICE MANAGEMENT DETAILS An experienced Service Delivery Manager (SDM) will be assigned to each customer and will be responsible for the on-going customer relationship. The SDM will also provide assistance with reporting and incident escalation. 7 SERVICE CONSTRAINTS 5NINES will adhere to the following in terms of maintenance windows: 7.1 PLANNED MAINTENANCE Planned maintenance means any pre-planned maintenance of infrastructure relating to the service. 5NINES shall provide the customer with at least 24 hours advance notice of any such planned maintenance. Planned maintenance of the infrastructure relating to the service shall be undertaken between the hours of 00:00 and 06:00 (UK local time) Monday to Sunday and/or between the hours of 08:00 and 12:00 (UK local time) on a Saturday and/or Sunday. Planned maintenance shall be excluded from any availability calculation in regard to service credits but shall be included in the monthly service reporting. 7.2 EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE Emergency maintenance means any emergency maintenance of any of the infrastructure relating to the service. Whenever possible, 5NINES shall provide the customer with at l east six hours advance notice. Whenever possible emergency maintenance of 5DRIVE infrastructure will happen between the hours of 00:00 and 06:00 (UK local time) Monday to Sunday and/or between the hours of 08:00 and 12:00 (UK local time) on Saturday and/or Sunday, unless there is an identified and demonstrable immediate risk to a customer s environment. Emergency maintenance shall be excluded from any availability calculation in regard to service credits but shall be included in the monthly service reporting.
10 Commercial in Confidence 10 8 SERVICE LEVELS Activity Incident Response Initial response and update frequency Update methods Incident review Response Auto response with access to online portal Within two hours, and every 8 hours thereafter Auto FAQs via online portal 9 TRAINING A range of user and administrator manuals, tutorials and FAQs are available online. 10 ORDERING AND INVOICING PROCESS Billing for the 5DRIVE Professional Cloud Storage Service is annually in advance. Payment can be made via the following methods: Organisation Purchase Order (either direct or via ProcServ), Direct Debit, Debit / Credit Card or BACs. 11 TERMINATION TERMS A customer may terminate the contract by providing 5NINES with not less than 30 days advance notice in writing. At the point of termination, all customer data will remain available for the 30 day notice period to enable the customer to recover data. A valid paid up subscription must be in place at all times, including the notice period. Failure to maintain a fully paid up subscription will mean 5NINES has the right to suspend the service. If the service is terminated prior to the anniversary of the contract the customer shall not be entitled to any refund of the remaining balance. At the expiration of the 30 day notice period all relevant accounts and access will be permanently deleted and data will be permanently destroyed. Full Terms and Conditions for both parties are set out on the 5NINES website: co.uk G-Cloud Page (Please click the link for access) 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The customer is responsible for: i. Download and installation of the PC, MAC or Mobile Application ii. Selecting the folders and files to be maintained in the Cloud iii. Ensure that the 5DRIVE client is initialised and active at least once every 28 days on every 5DRIVE managed device in order to maintain the service iv. Maintain awareness of the service with the Customer organisation v. Ensure users are able to access 5DRIVE Service, Support, FAQ and Tutorial web pages and the Portal vi. Provide Security Folder Structure to 5NINES in order for 5NINES technicians to setup and maintain.
11 Commercial in Confidence TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Supported Clients Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP Apple OS X Google Chrome OS Apple ipad, iphone and itouch ios4.3+ Android Tablet and Phone - Version 2.2+ Mobile Site Designed for WebOS, Windows Phone & m.5drive.co.uk
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Espadrilles also known as alpargatas, are casual, flat, but sometimes high-heeled shoes. They usually have a canvas or cotton fabric upper and a flexible sole made of esparto rope. The esparto rope sole is the defining characteristic of an espadrille; the uppers vary widely in style.
The existence of this kind of shoe in Europe is documented since at least 1322, when it was described for the first time with its current Catalan name.
The term espadrille is French and derives from the word in the Occitan language, which comes from espardenya in Catalan or alpargata and esparteña in Spanish. Both espardenya and esparteña refer to a type of shoes made with esparto, a tough, wiry Mediterranean grass used in making rope.[1] Its name in the Basque region is espartina.[2]
Espadrilles have been made in Occitania region (France) and all over Spain, where they were the usual peasant footwear since the 14th century at least, and are still being produced as from old. The oldest, most primitive form of espadrilles dates as far back as 4000 years ago[citation needed]. Traditional espadrilles have a canvas upper with the toe and vamp cut in one piece and seamed to the rope sole at the sides. Often they have laces at the throat that are wrapped around the ankle to hold the shoes securely in place. Traditional espadrilles are worn by both men and women.
Modern espadrillesEdit
Once peasant footwear, then urban workers footwear, espadrilles have grown in popularity, especially in the French Atlantic coast of the Basque Country and Spanish Mediterranean coast from Granada to Girona, where many men and women wear them during the spring and summer months. Designer espadrilles are now widely available. They are usually manufactured in France, Spain and South Asia. Modern espadrilles are predominantly for women, though some men's shoes are made in this style.
The soles of espadrilles may be flat, platform, or wedge shaped made of natural fiber. Uppers may be made from nearly any substance and may have open or closed toes, open or closed backs, and can be slip-on or tied to the ankle with laces. Thousands of varieties of espadrilles can be found, from inexpensive bargain brands to high priced designer brands.
Espadrilles became fashionable in the USA in the 1940s. Lauren Bacall's character in the 1948 movie Key Largo wore ankle-laced espadrilles.
Wedge shaped espadrilles were first popularized by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. At a trade fair in Paris in 1970, he came into contact with the Spanish espadrille manufacturer Castañer. Yves Saint Laurent had been looking in vain for months for someone to make him a wedge espadrille. Castañer managed to interpret Yves Saint Laurent's vision and the wedge espadrilles were an instant hit, influencing fashion even today.
The espadrille style was revived in the USA in the 1980s, due to the success of Miami Vice—the shoe was worn by the character Sonny Crockett (played by Don Johnson). In 2013 at luxury shoe stores in New York City, a pair of espadrilles could cost nearly $500.[3]
Jute sole espadrillesEdit
Due to cost and material availability, the soles of espadrilles are now commonly made with jute rope or braid. The natural bright white color of jute is a major design feature of modern espadrilles.
Bangladesh is the producer of high quality jute and has become a manufacturing center for premium quality jute soles and complete espadrilles.[4] Ninety percent of the world's total production of complete espadrilles, as well as jute soles, is now manufactured in Bangladesh, although some manufacturers in Spain, France, and Italy import jute soles from Bangladesh to finish espadrilles in those countries. Complete espadrilles are also assembled in Argentina (known as alpargatas), Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Venezuela with imported jute from Bangladesh.
Jute soles typically include fully or partially vulcanized rubber beneath the jute soles for long-lasting espadrille shoes. Sometimes crepe soles are used as out-soles although those are not as durable compared to vulcanized ones. Jute braid soles might include heels made of wood or EVA foam.
The manufacture of espadrilles is generally more complex than that of sandals. The jute soles are the most critical part. The jute twines are first machine-braided. These braids are then manually formed into the shape of the sole and hydraulically pressed with heat to form the final shape and completed with vertical stitching with Espadrille Needles.[5] These basic soles are then vulcanized underneath. EVA foam or wooden heels are glued in place and more jute braids are wrapped around it to complete the soles. Uppers of different styles are then built on the jute soles to complete the espadrille.
See alsoEdit
- Bast shoes, similar footwear in Balto-Slavic cultures of identical etymological derivation (from fibre used in their manufacture)
- ^ "What are Espadrilles?". wiseGEEK. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ Espartina in the official website of the community of Soule municipalities Archived 2014-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Shoe Battles: Going Toe-to-Toe in Stilettos". Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Espadrille". Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ Dritz ES50063
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A zany, dark, & comedic portrait of everyday life for a unit of young, female Israeli soldiers. The Human Resources Office at a remote desert base serves as the setting for this cast of characters who bide their time pushing paper and battling in computer games, counting down the minutes until they can return to civilian life. Amidst their boredom and clashing personalities, issues of commitment – to friendship, love, and country – are handled with humor and sharp-edged wit.Release Date: 26 June 2014
Runtime: 97 min
- Adi Havshush
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- Dana Meinrath
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- Eyal Heina Gali
- Heli Twito
- Lee Lotan
- Lior Weinberg
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Daniele Cornara; Anna Markheiser; Marina Morente Díaz; Nicola Bodino.
July 2019
The Gram-negative bacterium Xylella fastidiosa causes disease in a number of important crops and plants within natural ecosystems.
Most notable among these diseases are Pierce's disease of grapevine, Citrus Variegated Chlorosis, Almond Leaf Scorch, Oleander Leaf Scorch and Olive Quick Decline Syndrome. In response to substantial economic losses, extensive research efforts have been underway over the past several decades in North and South America.
Recently, X. fastidiosa has been detected in several countries of Europe and Asia, likely appearing as a result of global trading of plant material. Once established in a new region, X. fastidiosa spread is dependent on the obligate transmission by xylem-sap feeding insects. Sharpshooter leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) are the best-studied group of vectors of this bacterium; however the list of known vector species is expanding.
As X. fastidiosa moves into new regions, the combination of an introduced pathogen with existing or introduced vectors carries the potential of increasing economically important disease problems in the local context. By reviewing ecological and biological information of known X. fastidiosa vectors and the epidemiology of local X. fastidiosa outbreaks, this paper aims at increasing our understanding of vector-X. fastidiosa interactions.
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Listening to Jerry Manuel after the game yesterday, one cannot help but feel a sense of relief in the Mets manager's voice on having these next three days off. Even with his team's ability to finish off a series on a winning note for the first time in four tries, the goal for this fourth-place team for the last two months has been to make it to the All-Star break. Not only will the majority of the current Mets players be able to concentrate on other things unrelated to baseball but those who are recovering from injury will benefit from the inactivity as well.
With the understanding that the first half of the Mets season is, using Manuel's words, "the toughest first half" that he's ever been a part of, the remaining seventy-five games could very well be just as excruciating. Putting things into perspective, the first place Phillies are currently ten games over five hundred. The Mets, on the other hand, are competing just to reach five hundred. One factor on the Mets side is the presence of a softer schedule throughout the second half of the season. Aside from the Colorado Rockies (July 27-30), the Mets will play fourteen out of their next eighteen games against sub or at five hundred clubs.
If we are to believe that these last two wins were not a fluke, than the next three weeks after the break could prove to be a worthy barometer in which to gauge this Mets team. If they come out with guns blaring, perhaps their misfortunes to this point will begin to slowly disappear. However, if similar issues ensue as they did before then these last two victories may be seen as a precursor for more problems and lesser solutions.


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I haven't washed my jeans for three months or more...
Ok Three weeks... Goodbye Lennin
09.05.2007 - 19.05.2007
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And so the post match wrap up that was Russia at its best and worst . . .and we had very dirty jeans but they were still good, bless denim....
Can't believe that a month slipped by so quickly and so tediously all at
once. You may find my choice of language a little contradictory but that
was Russia, full of contradictions at every turn. We have drawn conclusions about Russia based on very limited experience, gross generalisations and Hollywood. This is what we think. . . .
- Definitely full of Mafia and organised crime
- Siberian towns were nice for a short stopover but we will NEVER do that
- Russia is food hell (more on that later)
- There is Moscow, there is St Petersburg. . . .then there is the rest of Russia
So we left Moscow with hangovers and arrived safe and sound in St
Petersburg. It was very obvious that we were getting closer to Europe. The Burg (as we liked to call it) was less intimidating, more laid back and much more user friendly than Moscow. Of course, we liked Moscow better, it had an edge that The Burg didn't. Difficult to explain but our guidebook (the one we got from a hostel after losing ours whilst out drinking in Moscow) said that The Burg (they didn't call it The Burg) was the soul of Russia and Moscow was the earthy heart. Where Siberia and the rest of the biggest country in the world fitted in, we can only imagine!! But there was certainly some truth to that statement.
Church of the Savior of the Spilled Blood
Feeding Sparrows
On the 9th of May, Russians celebrate Victory Day (When they finally
defeated the Germans in WWII). It is very similiar to ANZAC Day - they have a big parade and the veterans march through the city streets. It was pretty amazing. That day, we were walking down the road and we ran into Ferry and Marcus, two fellas that we caught the train with from Ulaan Baatar to Irkutsk (how long ago was that!!). Very cool cats who have travelled using the couch surfing phenomenon. It has worked out well for them most of the time. Anyway, it was great to catch up and talk about all our adventures in Russia because we hadn't seen each other for a month. Very bizarre. . .
The Burg is home to one of the most expansive and impressive museums in the world. It is called the Hermitage and it is located in the Winter Palace
right on the Neva River. It costs a lot of money to get in but it is free
for students. Marcus suggested that we try our luck with our drivers
licences . . . thanks for the tip, it saved us over $35!! The building and
the art was overwhelming, we lost ourselves for over 5 hours and we still
didn't see everything. I had just read "1812, Napolean's Fatal March on
Moscow" so I regaled Adam with anecdotes about various battles that were
depicted in paintings everywhere . .
"Ah yes, the Battle of Borodino. . that was where Napolean. . .or was it
Kutuzov. . .hang on. . .it might have been a different battle. . . .I can't remember . . . there were a lot of battles that year . . . heaps of dudes were killed . . . . don't know who won . . ."
He loved it!!!
We went to another museum which was super funny - not sure it was meant to
be!! It had bits and pieces from various countries all over the world with
English narrative that was cut and pasted straight out of a primary school
project. And I quote "The Africans didn't know anything about using manure
as fertilser. They didn't even have sour cream." Brilliant and very
insightful I thought. Anyway, the highlight of this museum was a room full
of deformed babies in jars. What is with that????? We always seem to find
ourselves at freak shows...
Anyway, the Hermitage was an absolute highlight - especially after getting in for
free. It felt like vindication for the ridiculous accommodation costs we
were paying. We also tripped out to Peterhof, a Summer Palace for Peter the
Great. It was a beautiful place and the gardens were amazing with fountains
and gold statues everywhere. A ridiculous display of wealth and frivolity -
very different to the severe Soviet architecture in some of the cities we
Adam being a fountain
Lighthouse at Peterhof
All in all, The Burg was good to us but we were ready to leave. In fact we were very ready to leave the Russian cuisine well behind, never to speak of it again. After the delights of Asia it was hard to pay
ridiculous money for really crappy food. Eating out was an ordeal every time. Needless to say, instant potato in a plastic container became a very close friend of ours. However, one of the truly beautiful things about Russia is the beer culture. As it is not a hard spirit it is not considered alcohol even though you can buy beer with 12% alcohol. Everyone drank on the streets and you can stroll to a bar drink in hand. No more sneaky travellers required. We indulged, we drank in parks, squares, pancake stands, piazzas. . .and it was cheap.
We caught a bus from The Burg to Tallinn is Estonia and we were sweating the border crossing a little. We had registered our visas in Irkutsk but not since then. . .oops . . .we got a little too blasé` . . .all was good and
we sailed through without any problems. Tallinn was lovely but FULL of tourists and tour groups FULL of pensioners wearing fishing vests and socks and sandals. I have to say that it was a bit of a culture shock, beautiful squares everywhere and not a beer in sight. I guess the socked and sandaled patrons would not have approved!!! The food on the other hand was a welcome change - we ate great pasta (with vegetables ) at an overpriced café and we have never been happier.
The red lights of Tallinn
We left Tallinn without seeing the real thing but it was great to wander and do basically bugger all. We fare evaded on the tram all the way to the bus station - unintentionally of course. Backpackers truly are the scum of the earth!! We crossed the border into Latvia without even getting off the bus. Ah yes. . .welcome to the European Union . . .fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a Contikki Tour paced trip . . .
On our first night here in Riga we met a chap in the kitchen called Colin who is more English than the Queen. He would easily be in his late 60's and was the most annoying individual. He told us a story about his camera and its manual that went for twenty of our precious minutes. Then this morning (oh my god, he is staying in our dorm!!) he gave us the second chapter of the camera and manual saga. Absolutely rivetting . . . .however not as rivetting as his strip club story. I am sure that old dudes go to strip clubs (it was a strip club, mark my words) and that is cool. I JUST DON'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT!!!! He reminded us of one of the evil dudes from the movie "Hostel" which we think was set somewhere in the Baltic States. We will be sleeping with one eye open tonight. Riga is quite a lovely city but again is full of socked and sandalled pensioners. They were probably all out at the strip club last night with Colin - who henceforth will be referred to as Dirty Colin or (my personal favourite) Adam's mate.
We exchanged a wad load of Estonian currency this morning and only got a few coins in return. After feeling completely ripped off we then realised that we had exchanged the equivalent of $3 ossie. No wonder they looked at us funny. One of the more amusing things we have noticed in both Tallinn and Riga is the amount of Russian restaurants, I mean seriously team, who the hell eats at them? They would be great . . . they would over charge, serve crap and provide a service second to everything. In Riga there is a restaurant listed as "Soviet". We think that you have to queue for 5 hours and then all you get is a potato. The deal is sweetened somewhat by the Latvian 80's rock vinyl display that is apparently on the wall. Brilliant . . . .
And so begins the Contikki Tour. We are doing what we despise and just spending a night or two in the centre of the cities we visit and then moving on. You can get a feel for the place but you cannot work out what makes it tick. It is very superficial and quite tiring but we can't wait to see Jen and Steve. We are also catching up with Martin (my uni mate from Bendigo days) in Prague and trail mates in Poland, Germany and Holland, Contikki Tour style of course!! It is complete madness and our heads are spinning. Hardly a minute goes by without one of us saying "What country are we in again?" It is also hard to meet other travellers in these hostels but given our current room mates that might be good thing. We just did a head count before and we have Dirty Colin, a Drag Queen and two over sized novelty fellas, amongst others. Sweet!!!!
We have found a few good campervans on the net and will look at purchasing when we get to the UK. It is all very exciting, it will be great to exchange the backpack for a set of wheels!!!
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The power went down in my office this morning, and as we all made our way onto the balcony to wait it out, it became apparent that we were not alone. I phone call from a friend deeper into Herzlia Pituach revealed that the power had gone out all over the city, so no point in going to the mall to shop the power cut out. I am supposed to be meeting my father for lunch today… we are having a Father and daughter lunch for no other reason than my mother has chucked him out of the house so that she and her book club could reorganise their library in peace… I guess without dad making suggestions on how best to organise the books ("Girly Crap", "Depressing Girly Crap" and "Only Oprah Would Read This Crap") So I called my dad to check if the power cut had spread as far as Ra'anana. I was surprised to hear laughter being his only reaction…
Me: What's so funny?
Mr. Graham: Well the house has fine electricity, but I just came back from the bank. I was taking money out for lunch only to find that when I put my card in the machine the power went off… eating my credit card.
At this point I get into a little panic… someone other than me ate Daddy's credit card!!!
Me: You have other credit cards right!!
My Dad continues, ignoring my little panic attack.
Mr. Graham: Well I went into the bank and said to the lady there "You need to pay your leccy bill luv" ha ha ha
I love how my dad laughs at his own jokes!
Me: So you got your credit card back?
Mr. Graham: Well not exactly. She said that my branch would have to send a letter stating that they should release my card. Only problem is that the electricity was still off so we could not send the fax.
Me: But you have other credit cards right!!
Mr: Graham: Of course darling!!!... I have yours!! HA HA HA
Back in the office, the girls are sitting on the floor giving each other manicures, while I am starting to go further into ADD mode, and wishing that someone owned a guitar, or that I had chosen to learn to play the guitar instead of the clarinet, and could actually amuse myself. I call Nooman to check the situation in Tel Aviv, and it would appear that the Azrieli centre is still standing although the traffic lights have gone down. I look out of my window that looks onto the main Herzlia junction and see that all the traffic lights are out, creating a standstill leading all the way back up to Ra'anana. No wonder my Kfar Saba workmates are running late… there is only one direct route to get from Kfar Saba to Herzlia, and the only way is through that traffic!
Half an hour later, the electricity is back up and working. My dad calls me to confirm that all is fine; he has got his card back (PHEW!), we are back on for lunch, although he cannot get any cash out so I am going to have to pay the tip… a small price to pay I guess.
My work colleague just walked in… he finally made it from Kfar Saba, and while the rest of us are asking him if it was due to the power cut, he gives us all a look of amazement.
Workmate: There are terrorist warnings in Kfar Saba and Ra'anana… The sirens are going off all over the city… I cannot believe you haven't heard about it!
The smile is wiped from my face. My parents are in Ra'anana. My dad is running around trying to get money out, and never at any point mentioned the terror alert. My gut reaction is to call him and tell him to go home, to cancel our lunch, but for some reason I don't. Of course I am concerned! I am also concerned that at any moment a Katyusha rocket could land on my building! But at the same time I am not going to let my life be affected by it! It may seem ridiculous to those of you who live in your 'peaceful' towns and cities who cannot imagine what it must be like to live in a country surrounded by nations that hate us and only want to see us obliterated. It must be weird to imagine living in the knowledge that you could die while on your way to safety. And even while we fight a war on two fronts, the third front of terrorists with bombs strapped to their body still continue to try to kill our people. I would like the G8 to explain to me what they mean by disproportionate response! I feel for the people of Lebanon… the modern and open minded citizens who live in peace and want to live in peace… but I cannot understand how people refer to Hezbollah and Hamas in the same way they refer to the Conservatives and Labour parties. They are terrorists… they are NOT freedom fighters or militants, they are Terrorists! They are part of the same group who were behind 9/11 and 7/7! It makes me laugh that when they attack anywhere other than Israel then they are terrorists… when they attack Israel, they are "freedom fighters"! I am coming to terms with the fact that we are on our own. We have to and we have already defended ourselves… so in terms of asking for your approval?? No thanks… we are alone, we will give ourselves approval… but thanks for the offer!
Meanwhile my dad is still trying to make his way to Herzlia for our father and daughter lunch...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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Please join us on Friday, November 17, 2017 as the Hugo Boss City Creek men's clothing store in Salt Lake City celebrates their bi-annual sale. This includes exclusive offers, discounts, and sales that are just in time for the holiday season.
Their store is generously donating 10% of the the day's purchases to the CrowdCare Foundation. We are so grateful for Hugo Boss's support and generosity towards rare disease research and invite you to support their efforts.
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Event: Hugo Boss Bi-Annual Sale
Date: Friday, November 17
Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: Hugo Boss | City Creek Center, 50 S Main St, Ste 207, Salt Lake City, UT
About the CrowdCare Foundation
The CrowdCare Foundation is a patient-driven organization to accelerate the pace of research for rare and terminal diseases including ALS (also known as Lou Gherig's disease) and a rare blood cancer called multiple myeloma. CrowdCare is a registered 501(c)3 that provides patient education and support, research funding and data solutions for their patient communities.


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Beautiful and practical laundry bag from House Doctor. The bag comes in an assortment of 2 graphic prints: Squares and Stripes. Both designs add character and style to the home. With two practical handles, the bag is easy to move from the bathroom to the washing machine. The bags are made of a combination of cotton, polyester and rayon. The product is with PE. Spot clean only.
dia: 40 cm, h: 25 cm
Chose either square or stripe design