text:
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Courgette Potato cakes and an experiment with a pepper
Is this girl a potato head?!
If you think I'm mad about potatoes, you haven't met my nephew.
Anyway, once you've cut through the crisp, golden outside and into the soft mash, you discover the grated green courgette aka zucchini. The real vegetable on the plate. I enjoyed eating these, but I think if I was to make them again, I would add some crumbled feta cheese the mixture, as I think the courgette flavours were too subtle.
Here is the experiment that came about when Gardeningbren commented on my Stuffed peppers with brown rice. Gardeningbren wrote that she saw 'a recipe using the (cross) rings of peppers...and you put in the fry pan..crack an egg in the middle/center..cook and do a turn over and serve. Well of course I had to try it especially as I had a couple of peppers still in the fridge. I was impressed with my first attempt espcially with the flipping over. The green pepper was not bitter at all, however, I do think it may have benefited from a 'little parmesan...and maybe....some herb' as Gardeningbren suggested or maybe some homemade tomato sauce. So credit for this recipe must go to her not me. If you have not had a chance to see her blog, please do go by Gardeningbren in Nova Scotia, I know she will be most welcoming.
Courgette aka zucchini potato cakes
Makes 8
2 medium courgettes, grated
500g mashed potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced parsley
egg and breadcrumbs to coat
Vegetable oil to lightly fry
Mix all the ingredients, except for the egg, breadcrumbs and oil. Shape into potato cakes. Coat the cakes in egg and breadcrumbs. then fry in hot oil until each side is light and golden.
23 comments:
This little meal looks super good and super cute!ReplyDelete
OH blush)))) you were dear and kind to mention me...thank you! and so it worked!! and it did flip over beautifully! ... I still haven't tried it, but it looks lovely plated and yes..ahem...a little Parmesan and fresh herb dusting and maybe even try a red pepper.."sweet" as Jamie O would say)))..ReplyDelete
The golden potato pancakes are cooked to perfection! Good idea re the feta to just "liven it". I love goat cheese.
Photos are beautiful as they always are.
Those potato things look great! I love potatos as well. In my family, whenver potato salad or mashed potatos is getting old in the fridge, we fry it up. I love the egg idea, your plate looks like a fancy breakfast.ReplyDelete
Hi, I am most definately going to try out those potatoe cakes, I'll try it with the added feta, they look lovely. By the way you have won a butterfly for your cure song, caterpillar,I like the connection (and also The Cure). Thanks for looking in and glad I've found your blog. Email me firstname.lastname@example.com and let me know your address.ReplyDelete
These cakes look satisfyingly scrumptious! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you Hannah!ReplyDelete
Your so welcome. This is one thing I love about fellow blogger interactions, the ideas were share and the encouragement to try.
You must give it a go..ahem...with a little Parmesan and fresh herb.
Yes some salt feta in the potato cakes would surely 'liven it'.
Re the phot's, if you look back at the start of my blog, you will see how I have progressed with the photos. It is a learning curve. Plus the camera given to me and my husband for our wedding has been a real bonus.
Thank you Carissa.
Fried potaotes - yum yum - great for a brunch.
Thank you so much Mandy.
I hope you enjoy them with the added feta.
And thank you so much for notifying me of my butterfly win. I'm glad you liked the connection - I do try to 'think outside of the box'. Will be in touch via e mail.
Thank you once again.
Thank you Jennifer.
Yummy...looks delicious. I am going to give it a try. Have a great weekend! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you À La Graham.ReplyDelete
I'm just waiting for the zucchini basket from my in-laws...and these potato cakes are getting made;o)ReplyDelete
Thanks for such a simple and yet flavourful recipe.
Ciao for now, Claudia
wow you have been eating potatoes a lot - but they are so versatile as you show so well - and these patties look great - the courgette would add a touch of lightness.ReplyDelete
I love your egg rings - so creative and colourful - if only I ate fried eggs - but I will be trying to convince others in my house to try them just so I can have the fun of making the
I haven't had much time to mosey about blogland lately, and thus have fallen behind your posts. Tonight as I've read, you have my mouth watering as always! I can't wait to make the eggs in peppers for my son; he is a pepper enthusiast, and I know he is going to get such a kick out of seeing his eggs made like this. And then I will make the potato cakes - for me! ;)ReplyDelete
Your so welcome Cluadia.ReplyDelete
I am so envious of your basket from your in-laws. What a wonderful gesture.
Yeah i'm guilty of eating too many potatoes recently, but as you've backed me up - they are just so versatile.
I'm glad you like the idea of the eggs fried in the pepper rings.
So lovely to hear from you. And as always Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
When you make the peppers, the trick is to ensure the peppers when cooking are stuck to the pan whilst cooking, if you don't get that part wrong, I am afraid the egg liquid will ooze out too much. I had a little problem, but not too much. I Hope you son likes it when you make it for him and your the courgette cakes.
These potato & zucchini cakes look lovely & I so love the egg fried into a pepper ring!! Yeah,...awesome too!ReplyDelete
I just love those pepper slices with egg, ingenius. They just look fab and you have also solved a dilemma for me. I was going to make a version of potato cakes and wasn't sure if they would hold together well. Bingo! I have my answer. Use mash. Ta da! xxReplyDelete
Thank you so much Sophie.ReplyDelete
I am so pleased you like the eggs in pepper Jacqueline.
I make potato cakes a lot without eggs to bind. As long as you make mash with good floury potatoes (I use Maris piper) it works. Well has done for me.
Those potato cakes look scrumptious, love your blog,ReplyDelete
Thank you so, So Much Millie D.ReplyDelete
Ok Mango, you did it again, YUM!!!! This meal looks amazing!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much Morgan.ReplyDelete
Courgette potato cakes are looking very crispy and delicious.ReplyDelete
They were good.
what a brilliant idea to use pepper rings as fried egg containers.ReplyDelete
We'll all be glad of this recipe when courgettes start multiplying :o)
Thank you so much Nic.ReplyDelete
Its so lovely to hear from you.
Yes - I'm waiting for the courgettes to start coming and they will!
If you've tried one of my recipes, Please let me know by leaving a comment below or tagging me social media with @SeasonalShaheen.
Thank You


text:
Grand Rounds is here.
COTV here
Bonfire of Vanities here.
Grand Rounds is here.
posted by Internal Medicine Doctor at 12:04 PM
All contents of this site are copyright of the author, all rights are reserved. The Chronicles is strictly a blog meant for entertainment and to express the opinions of it's resident author, however looney they really are. This site is not intended as a medical referance, please consult your physician
In medical terms I'm a complication.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
All 4 Lyn Lyrics
2nd Round lyrics303 lyricsAlina lyricsAngry Horns lyricsAsshole Of The Week lyricsBahama Mama lyricsBeautiful Waste lyricsBlitzkrieg Bop lyricsBrompton-City-Anthem lyricsBugs In Head lyricsChikken Song lyricsCompadres lyricsDeadnekk lyricsDiscohead lyricsDon't Look Down lyricsDown & Out I lyricsDown & Out II lyricsDrama Queen lyricsDrrty Rokka lyricsEobane lyricsEven lyricsFace Down lyricsFeel Me lyricsGone lyricsHusky lyricsIncomplete lyricsIsolated Conversation lyricsKisses Of A Strobelight lyricsKnukkohed lyricsLast Man Standing lyrics
Lil' Indians lyricsLyn lyricsMacho Bitch lyricsMe Vs. Me lyricsMy Evil Twin lyricsNo Champagne lyricsNo. 11 lyricsNone Of Ya'll lyricsNostalgia lyricsNot Like You lyricsOne 2 Three lyricsOne Love lyricsOutta Here lyricsPearls And Beauty lyricsPoonanee lyricsPure lyricsQuake lyricsRealcuties lyricsRuin Me Now! lyricsShelltoes & Fatlaces lyricsStay Different lyricsStc (Shoot Them Canons) Feat. Curse lyricsSyndrome lyricsTake It As A Compliment lyricsThe Good Life Period lyricsTrain lyricsU Know Nothing lyricsWhoo! lyricsWong Tsong lyrics


text:
Last weekend my sister, Amber Testa, and I got our kicks on Route 66. Ford Motor Company challenged a group of writers and our guests to travel from St. Louis, Missouri to Tulsa, Oklahoma on Route 66 using a single tank of gas. The vehicle of choice for the challenge was the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plugin hybrid.
We started our day early in Phoenix and after an uneventful flight through Memphis, we landed in St. Louis, where we hopped into a burgundy Fusion Energi and headed off to Ted Drewe's famous frozen custard. The location on Chippewa in St. Louis has been serving Route 66 customers since 1941. The store was busy but the staff quickly made two Oreo shakes and then my sister and I were on our way to Cuba. Cuba, Missouri that is.
I took the first two driving shifts because we were in a large metropolitan area and as the elder sister, I'm the more seasoned driver (or something like that.) My initial impression of the Fusion Energi was that the seats were comfortable, the front cabin was roomy and the ride was incredibly smooth. I didn't notice when the gasoline engine kicked on and off, which is a good thing. When I owned a hybrid, my main complaint was that every time the vehicle went from EV mode to hybrid mode, everyone in the car knew.
After arriving at the historic Wagon Wheel Hotel in Cuba, the team at Ford took the vehicle to charge it overnight. It doesn't need that long to charge, though. The battery can be fully recharged in just 2.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet. While the Fusion Energi was getting its fill, my sister and I got our fill next door with the rest of the Route 66 participants at Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q.
Missouri Hick owner Dennis Meiser's pride shows not only in his tasty slow-cooked meats, but also in the restaurant's décor. Meiser, who is also a woodworker, made the table and chairs in the restaurant. It's not every day that you can have a home cooked meal on a homemade table in Cuba. Cuba, Missouri that is.
On Saturday morning Amber and I were up and out early. Saturday was going to be a long drive, our final stop of the day was in Tulsa. My sister took her first turn behind the wheel. She had never driven a hybrid before this trip but was excited when she scored a 100 percent for her smooth braking technique. Regenerative braking was new to her but she'd already mastered it. This throws a wrench in the hybrid vehicle learning curve theory.
Our first stop for the day was the historic Devil's Elbow Bridge (pictured above) over the Big Piney River. The bridge was built in 1923 and it looks like it has had a long and hard 90-year life. Even though the river crossing was replaced by a four-lane road in the 1940s and I-44 in the 1980s, the Devil's Elbow Bridge still stands as a tribute to the original Route 66 that traversed this area in the 1920s and 1930s.
As we made our way to Tulsa we stopped at an old stagecoach stop in Waynesville, Missouri. During the Civil War, the Union Army commandeered the stop and converted it into a hospital. The building was closed at the time but after my sister and I discussed the possibility that there could be some old Civil War ghosts roaming the halls, we decided that we were okay with missing out on a tour.
Eventually we made our way to our designated lunch stop in Joplin, Missouri. On the way I decided to take a quick power nap. I usually have a difficult time falling asleep in a vehicle but the Ford Fusion Energi's ride was so quiet that it was easy to fall asleep.
Heading in to Joplin we decided to test out the Ford MySync technology and used the Bluetooth connection to play a little Nine Inch Nails from my iPhone. We'd been on the road for a while and needed the pick-me up. As we were driving through town I suddenly noticed that there were blocks of the city that had no trees. Amber and I realized that this was where the devastating EF5 tornado tore through the town in May 2011. Seeing the devastation that the tornado caused, still visible two years later, was a somber moment.
After lunch, which included a top off of the Fusion's battery courtesy of mobile chargers, we were back on the road. As we continued our way to Tulsa we stopped at the Rainbow Bridge in Kansas, Mickey Mantle's boyhood home (pictured above) in Commerce, Oklahoma and ultimately ended up on the turnpike as we made our way to the historic Campbell Hotel in Tulsa.
While the main trip is between St. Louis and Tulsa is about 400 miles, we took several side trips to visit places of historical significance and put on many more miles trying to find our way back to the main route after getting sidetracked. Over the three-day period, we easily logged more than 400 miles. When we finally arrived in Tulsa, Oklahoma we had a smidge less than a quarter-tank of gas left in the plugin Fusion; challenge accepted and challenge mastered!
Thank you to Ford, who covered travel and accommodations for the event, my sister and I had a wonderful time.


text:
- Heels prevent your feet from slipping off footrests.
- Over-the-ankle boots offer protection from ankle and foot injuries.
You are looking at a preview of what's in the timed Vermont Offroad Ed Course. Feel free to look around, but you'll need to register to begin progress toward getting your Vermont ATV Safety Certificate.


text:
The Naughtone Polly bar chair fundamentally provides a very comfortable ergonomic seat with as little visual detail as possible. The Polypropylene seat shell has subtle edge details, a soft texture and just the right amount of flex, all of which combine to provide a tactile and satisfying sitting experience. Polly performs quietly and combined with our easy colour range, we're sure anyone can find a spot for this champion chair.
Polly is moulded in the UK using 100% recyclable glass re-enforced polypropylene. Polly is available in 6 standard colours. The 2 base options are manufactured using tubular or solid bar steel and are finished with a hard wearing powder-coat (paint) or chrome.
|568 mm
|Seat Height:
|650 / 750 mm
|Total Height:
|1005 / 1105 mm
|536 mm
All naughtone products are supplied with a five year guarantee against manufacturing defects unless otherwise stated.
Wellworking are always happy to provide quotes for those customers buying Naughtone products for companies or projects. For a no obligation quote please contact our Commercial Projects Team with your requirements.


text:
Parkinson's disease is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurones in the nigro-striatal region of the brain. Loss of taste or smell can occur over a period of time in Parkinson's disease but it may be so gradual as to remain undetected in many patients. Some studies have shown that impaired sensation of smell may occur in a PD patient even long before the development of motor symptoms. Disorders of taste (gustatory) and smell (olfactory) may occur normally with advancing years but suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder such as Parkinson's disease seems to increase the chances of such disorders.
However, it must be kept in mind that not all people with the loss of smell or taste develop Parkinson's and also not every patient with Parkinson's presents with the loss of smell and taste. Researchers have concluded that these non motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease which include constipation, sleep disorders, loss of smell and taste usually proceed the motor symptoms of the disease by several years and the increased focus on these symptoms can be used in the early diagnosis and treatment of this fatal disorder.
The disorders of smell and taste may be classified as :
- Anosmia – complete loss of sensation of smell or the inability to detect any odor.
- Hyposmia – decreased ability to detect odor.
- Dysosmia – distorted identification of smell.
- Ageusia – complete loss of sensation of taste.
- Hypogeusia – decreased ability to taste.
- Dysgeusia – distorted ability to taste.
Olfactory Loss in Parkinson's Disease
Impairment of olfaction, which present as a decrease in the sensation, followed by the complete loss of sense of smell is the characteristic and early feature of Parkinson's disease and more than 95% of the patients present with this sensory deficit. All the three olfactory qualities which include the threshold to the sense of smell, discrimination between two types of smells, and identification of a specific smell is either decreased or lost in the Parkinson's patients. Therefore it is best to perform all the three sub tests to obtain a maximum of the reliable information for the diagnosis of Parkinson's associated olfactory loss.
The patients are psychophysically assessed by the presentation of different odors and recording of the subjects response. This allows the rapid screening of olfactory function however more extensive tests offer reliable discrimination between hyposomic, anosmic, and normosmic patients.
Gustatory Loss in Parkinson's Disease
The filter paper discs soaked in sucrose, quinine, citric acid and sodium chloride solution are used to evaluate various taste sensations like sweet, bitter, sour and salty sensation respectively in Parkinson's disease. Other methods employed to assess the taste detection threshold includes electrogustometry.
Other treatable causes of the loss of smell and taste include mouth fungus, tumors in the nose, certain medications, depression, head injuries, other neurological conditions such as Alzheimers disease, Myasthenia gravis, endocrine gland diseases including diabetes, old age, and exposure to toxic chemicals
Causes of Taste and Smell Disorders in PD
- Age-related olfactory problems caused by epithelial changes in the olfactory system, such as decreased mucus secretion, hormonal changes, and changes in the epithelial thickness. With age, there is a reduction in the number of taste buds in the tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat, but more than this, the changes in taste cell membranes involving altered function of the receptors may be responsible for loss of taste.
- Although little is known about the causes of Parkinson's disease, the loss of smell has been linked to the protein alpha-synuclein, which has been found to be clumped in such individuals. It has been hypothesised that the disease in such patients originate not in the substantia nigra region, but rather in the olfactory bulb (which is the part of brain to control the sensation of brain) and gastrointestinal tract. The alpha synuclein protein clumps initially formed in these regions are then migrated to other parts of the brain, where they lead to the dopaminergic loss.
This mechanism also possibly explains the appearance of these pre-motor symptoms in the form of loss of olfactory and gustatory sensation, long before the actual appearance of motor symptoms or long before the proper manifestation of Parkinson's disease.
- The changes brought about by PD itself and the side effects of PD drugs could possibly have some relation to the smell and taste disorders seen in these patients.
- Problems with taste may also arise due to poor oral hygiene and dental problems seen in many PD patients.
- An alteration in taste or smell may be the primary feature or a secondary symptom of some other disease occurring concomitantly with PD, such as Alzheimer's disease, nose or sinus problems, use of certain antibiotics or antihypertensives.
It is uncommon to suffer from complete loss of taste. Dysgeusia is the more common symptom likely to occur, especially with increasing age. Most taste disorders are actually, if not very closely related to, smell disorders.
Loss of the sensation to smell and taste and its relation to Parkinson's treatment
The sensory loss of olfaction and gustation predilects an impending Parkinson's disease. The early appearance these pre-motor symptoms long before the appearance of actual motor symptoms has been exploited by the scientists as a crucial warning sign. The appearance of this sensory loss of deficit mandates the need to investigate for the presence of clumped alpha synuclein protein in the olfactory area of brain or in the gastrointestinal tract of the patient.
However, it is often an overlooked symptom and is considered to be an early sign of PD demanding early initiation of treatment. If the alpha-synuclein clumps are detected and broken, before they reach the dopaminergic region of the brain, it might become possible for the scientists all over the world, to treat Parkinson's even before the occurrence of major neurological damage.
Loss or impaired sensation of taste and smell may lead to :
- Dangers such as the inability to detect smoke in case of a fire, gas leaks or other dangerous fumes, which can be potentially life-threatening.
- Inability to identify spoiled food thereby leading to food poisoning.
- Increased salt or sugar intake in an attempt to make food taste better (may have disastrous consequences on a hypertensive or diabetic patient).
- Loss of appetite or less enjoyment of food, leading to nutritional deficiencies.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
Loss of taste and smell can have a significant impact on the quality of life, not least due to impaired enjoyment of food.
An otolaryngologist should be seen in order to diagnose and detect the extent of taste and smell loss in a person. Although age-related loss of taste or smell cannot be stopped or reversed, some causes may be treated, such as taking care of dental problems, or changing or altering doses of medication which could be contributing to the problem.


text:
Hi, everyone! A huge thank you to all that linked up last week. I should be in Cornwall right now, but not only the Father in law is still in Hospital, but the Mother in law too! I can tell you it's been one of those weeks! And I'm still behind with everything!
Anyway onwards and upwards as they say, and thank you all so much for your good wishes. They are both on the mend and hopefully will be home soon.
Today I'm on my way to one of my favourite markets at Kempton racing grounds. I popped in for a quick cuppa at one of my local haunts at Brentford Lock and took my photos here.
I'm showing you today this really cosy striped waterfall Cardigan from Bonmarche And the most comfortable jeans from their new collection.
The cardigan I chose for the neutral colours that can be mixed and matched with other items. Grey, Navy and Beige being my main go to daily colours. I have a size S on here and it's really roomy. It's also just gone into sale from £24.00 down to £16.00 here Bargain!
The Jeans that I have chosen are from Bonmarche's new Ultimate Shape Enhancing Jeans. I love the shape of the leg on these Jeans. Not skinny, just perfect straight. They fit like a dream and so comfortable. These have also just gone into sale from £28.00 down to £23.00 here
You can see how soft the ribbed cardigan is here. Iv'e teamed the Jeans and Cardigan with a plain Grey T-shirt and Grey studded belt. The Jeans are not Denim they are a soft cotton/polyester with lots of Elastane, equalling comfort and great for keeping their shape.
I'm leaving you with a couple of photos of the Lock. It's so lovely here in the Summer, a great place to watch the world go by.
I'm looking forward to seeing your style!
XO Laurie
Please sign up to get an email to your inbox to alert you for the link up and any other post's HERE
Follow me on Twitter – @vanityandmeblog Bloglovin – @vanityandmestyle Instagram – Vanity_And_Me
it would be great if we can build a little or a huge! community here. I'm going to start using #celebratingstylelinkup to my twitter and Instagram. I'd love it if you could support this after you have linked up. Plus of course I will be sharing the blogger love back xx
XO Laurie
Subscribe for the latest updates!


text:
Understanding the Physical Layer of the Network
Diversity can mean various things in network design, and understanding the nuances of diversity can make the difference in meeting a requirement and missing a key element of a network. To design a diverse network, IT teams need access to the right data on underlying providers, specific routes as well as detailed information on network ingress and egress. With the right data and research in the design phase, companies can ensure their diversity requirements are met.
There are three types of diversity:
- Physical diversity
- Path diversity
- Provider diversity
Some assume that by procuring connectivity from two different providers, they have met the requirement of diversity. However, utilizing different providers doesn't always mean a diverse network, as carriers often share the same facilities and pathways to deliver services. The key to achieving true network diversity is understanding the physical layer of the network, from where it's routed to where in a building the network enters and exits and ultimately connects to the end user.
At NEF, we always want to get a really good understanding from the application down. What is it that is actually occurring? Is a client moving information from the headquarters to a data center, data center to data center? Those are very important things to consider because there are various different types of network elements that you're going to utilize in each situation.
John Pomposello, Vice President, NEF
NEF provides companies with the data and insight that allows them to properly create diverse networks. With years of experience over hundreds of similar projects, NEF can design robust networks that address both governance and performance requirements for diversity.
Talk with an NEF connectivity advisor today to discuss your network requirements or confirm the diversity of your mission critical network.


text:
Financial Technology Intellectual Property (FinTech IP) Welcome in the Cayman Islands.
26 July 2018
Recent years have seen an unprecedented rise of the FinTech industry, i.e. financial technology businesses. According to the World Fintech Report 2017 , more than half of financial services users worldwide do business with at least one non-traditional service provider, while traditional financial services firms are desperately trying to foster innovation (and usually end up seeking partnerships with or outright buying out FinTech start-ups). According to the same report, venture capital funding in FinTech companies reached close to US$25 billion in 2015.
FinTech companies have experienced major growth in recent years mainly due to addressing the needs of financial institutions with respect to modernising payment services and improving customer experience in the digital age. As the industry matures, however, FinTechs will have to deal with attention from regulators, a wave of mergers and consolidations and a slow-down or drop in valuation, and they will need a more pragmatic approach to business development, with a stronger focus on IP management and exit strategies.
As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to 70% of the offshore investment funds, the Cayman Islands may soon become an attractive destination for FinTech entrepreneurs aiming to provide solutions for capital markets analytics, trading and portfolio management, as well as risk management and compliance . According to another recent report , a third of the hedge fund managers are already using some type of FinTech-related solutions for their investment strategies and are carefully monitoring the FinTech landscape to maintain their competitive edge. Overall, FinTech can flourish in the Cayman Islands through synergies with already established industries.
In the first issue of our series of legal insights on owning IP through a Cayman Islands structure, we explored some of the key benefits of the Cayman Islands Special Economic Zone (SEZ). In this second issue, we take a closer look at how the Cayman Islands protects intellectual property, with a focus on FinTech IP.
The Cayman Islands legal framework has been modernized to cover intellectual property rights in the digital age.
FinTechs generally own a combination of an established "brand" or "trade name" (including logos or icons) protected as registered or unregistered trademarks and original works including software and codes which in certain cases may benefit from copyright protection. In some cases, patents and industrial designs are also included. All these IP rights are protected under Cayman Islands laws to the same standards as in the UK.
Modern copyright protection, including with respect to computer-generated works. The Cayman Islands have recently updated the copyright protection laws to bring them in line with the most recent developments under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended, which expressly includes computer programs, including any preparatory design materials, as well as databases, within the definition of "literary works" and therefore protects them as such for a duration of 50 years.
Stand-alone comprehensive trademark protection to replace current system of extension of UK/EU IP rights. At present, trademarks registered in the UK (or with WIPO with UK designation) or at the European level with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) may benefit from the same protection in the Cayman Islands by a simple filing with the Cayman Islands Register of Patents and Trademarks, without any substantive examination or opposition period. However, under The Trade Marks Bill, 2016, which is expected to be passed into law and enter into force in early 2017, a stand-alone mechanism for the registration of trademarks will allow companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands as well as foreign companies to obtain trademark protection without going through the UK.
- Extension of UK/EU patents & industrial designs, and reinforced protection against "patent trolls". Patents and industrial designs registered in the UK or at the European level can also be protected in the Cayman Islands subject to a simple filing with the Cayman Islands Register of Patents and Trademarks. In addition, the patent regime has now been amended to grant inventors additional protection against abusive challenges to their rights by "patent trolls", i.e. entities that obtain patents for the purpose of suing those who innovate and develop new products . The Cayman Islands patent laws have now been amended to specifically prohibit bad faith infringement claims.
Confidential information (including "trade secrets") is well-protected in the Cayman Islands as part of the law of equity.
As is the case with other industries, in addition to trademarks, patents and copyrighted works, a lot of the value of the intellectual property developed in the FinTech industry comes in the form of confidential information, especially proprietary information constitutive of "trade secrets", i.e. information which is valuable for being secret and that a company protects from public disclosure. This is especially true for business methods, ideas and algorithms, which cannot be patented. Also, in some cases, confidentiality may be preferable to patent protection.
The law of the Cayman Islands, as it relates to confidentiality, is a combination of common law, rules of equity and statute , and is based heavily upon English law, which treats the protection of confidential information, including trade secrets, as part of the law of equity . Despite the lack of statutory provisions in English law9, several remedies (such as injunctive relief or damages) are available where trade secrets have been improperly acquired, disclosed or used. The Cayman courts will follow the established English case law on these issues10.
As a result, FinTech companies benefit in the Cayman Islands from a protection of their most important asset, intellectual property, substantially at the same levels as in the UK, including with respect to confidential information and "trade secrets", provided that they made reasonable efforts to maintain secrecy.
Protecting IP rights in the Cayman Islands:
Trade Secrets Best Practices for Fintech Companies:
- In most cases, the biggest threat to trade secrets comes from employees. Make it clear to the employees and contractors having access to customer information, business models, pricing structures, proprietary software and data analytics appli-cations that such information is constitutive of "trade secrets" and that its disclosure to any third party or its use for any purpose other than to further the company's business are strictly forbidden, including after the end of the employment or business relationship. If the employees and/or contractors are not aware that the information should be protected as a "trade secret", then the courts will not grant the protection sought.
Information about the state of the company's financials, its solvency or ability to carry on business and its commercial relationships does not usually fall under "trade secrets". Profit margins, costs, sales and development plans, however, may be deemed confidential information equivalent to a trade secret.
Have Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed with potential clients, contractors or investors before providing them with any confidential information.
Have confidentiality, exclusivity, non-competition / non-solicitation and intellectual property clauses in the agreements with your employees.
Write up and implement a good information / data security policy and restrict access to information constitutive of "trade secrets" on a need-to-know basis.
- Have an internal policy about communicating confidential information to third parties, including in scientific publications, industry conferences, to family and friends and in applications filed for public funding. Valuable information could also be disclosed when key employees are invited to speak at various industry conferences.
Confidential information constitutive of "trade secrets" will no longer be protected as such if it has been disclosed to the public, for example by being included in a patent application.
- Have a policy on the classification and documentation of "trade secrets".
- Label and distinguish between
o Category 1/public or non-confidential information,
o Category 2/ confidential information, and
o Category 3/information constitutive of trade secrets
Train all your employees and contractors on how to maintain confidentiality, and also on how to prevent infringement of third party IP rights (having your employees use confidential information learned from their previous companies is likely to result in the contamination of your own "trade secrets" and potential liability11).
- Be prepared to provide sufficient detail to show why information is constitutive of "trade secrets" and must be protected and also that the company took "reasonable efforts" to protect it.
This Guidance Note is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice or a legal opinion. It deals in broad terms only and is intended to merely provide a brief overview and general guidance only. For more specific advice please refer to your usual Loeb Smith contact or:
E [email protected]
E [email protected]
E [email protected]
E [email protected]
© Loeb Smith Attorneys, 2018
1. A study recently published by Capgemini and LinkedIn, in collaboration with Efma, a leading European non-profit retail banking association.
2. Risk management and compliance needs have increased following the outpour of transparency, monitoring and testing regulatory requirements, resulting especially from AIFMD and MiFID II in Europe. FinTechs are in a good position to provide solutions for, among other things, the monitoring and testing of algorithm trading required from January 2017.
3. The 2015 KPMG / AMIA / MFA Global Hedge Fund Survey
4. The Copyright (Cayman Islands) Order 2015 and the Copyright (Cayman Islands) (Amendment) Order, 2016.
5. The Patents and Trade Marks (Amendment) Law, 2016.
6. Traditionally, this phenomenon was specific to the Unites States market where patents are easier to register, but over the last few years "patent trolls" also appeared in the UK.
7. The Confidential Information Disclosure Law, 2016, adopted in line with the Cayman Islands' commitment to transparency and tax and law enforcement cooperation, operates a decriminalisation of unlawful disclosure of confidential information and also clarifies what disclosures will not be deemed unlawful, but does not include specific penalties for breach of confidentiality. Accordingly, courts continue to apply common law and rules of equity in the event of a breach.
8. See discussion in Force India Formula One Team Ltd v 1 Malaysia Racing Team Sdn Bhd [2012] EWHC 616 (Ch).
9. At the European level, a harmonized legislative framework has been adopted as the Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure, to be implemented by the member States by 2018. Taking account of Brexit, however, it is unlikely that this will be transposed into English law.
10. For example, Cayman Stock Exchange v Nealon (1999 CILR 359) amply discussed the leading UK case on the distinction between confidential information and trade secrets, Faccenda Chicken Ltd v Fowler [1984] ICR 589 (upheld in the Court of Appeal at [1987] Ch 117), as well as several other cases.
11. In the United States, this is now covered under the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, which created a federal cause of action for misappropriation of "trade secrets".


text:
|They are exactly as painted today as they were in this photo from two weeks ago.
Now, this Reaper Bones chimera is nothing like the colossal size of the current Citadel model, but the good news is that I don't give a hang. I think it'll be relatively simple to paint and look good on the table, so I'm happy with it.


text:
Now showing items 1-1 of 1
Analytical and numerical modeling of the electromagnetic structure of geospace
Geospace is a vast complex system. A portable quantitative model of the geospace electromagnetic structure is the foundation of many researches in the area of space plasma physics. Work described in this dissertation uses ...


text:
Tips to be a Successful Septic Tank Owner
The average household septic tank system should be inspected at least every three years by a professional septic tank company. Residential septic tanks are typically pumped every three to five years.
Four major factors influence the frequency of septic tank pumping:
•Size of Household
•Total wastewater generated
•Volume of solids in wastewater
•Size of septic tank
What happens when a septic tank company is coming to inspect your septic tank:
When you call a Westoak septic tank company, they will inspect for leaks and examine the scum and sludge layers in your septic tank.
It is important to keep maintenance records on the work performed on your septic tank system.
Your septic tank includes a T-shaped outlet which prevents sludge and scum from leaving the septic tank and traveling to the drainfield area. If the bottom of the scum layer is within six inches of the bottom of the outlet, or if the top of the sludge layer is within 12 inches of the outlet, your septic tank needs to be pumped.
To keep track of when to pump out your tank, keep a diary of the sludge and scum levels found by the septic professional.
The licensed plumbing company should note repairs completed and the septic tank condition in your system's service report. If other repairs are recommended, hire a Westoak professional septic tank company soon.
Hydro Jetting - Washing Drain Pipes, Sewer and Conduits With Pressurized Water
Septic Tanks, many of us have them, others have sewer systems. We know that they are there, we know essentially what they do, but do we take the steps monthly to make sure they are functioning correctly? Many homeowners do not know how a septic tank works and therefore how to prevent the onset of problems. Here is some basic information to help you understand what causes septic tanks to back up, and how to avoid problems and the expense of repairing them.
To begin with let's get down to the ultra-basic. A septic tank is a tank that all the waste that flushes down toilets and goes down drains and sinks in your home winds up. This tank is designed to hold this waste, while bacteria and enzymes digest the waste. Eliminating all odor and reducing the waste into a liquid, which is then dispersed through leaching fields. So as long as the tank is storing the waste, and as long as the bacteria and enzymes are digesting that waste, things are going to run smoothly.
To find the best sewer and septic treatments, it is always best to seek out the opinions of experienced third-party review sites that can provide you, as consumers, a great deal of information. As you may already know, using a normal store bought septic cleaner simply isn't going to cut the mustard. To effectively treat a problematic septic system, you need to seek out a powerful treatment, and one that you can trust. The more we understand about septic tanks, the better equipped we are to make the necessary purchases to maintain one.
What Is an Anaerobic Septic System?
What is a Sewage Pump?
A sewage pump is used to transfer sewage liquids and solids from one place to another. Usually, in residential applications, sewage includes soft solids up to 2" in diameter is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system or a septic tank. A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of the sewage basin.
Since the pump is submerged most of the time, it is also referred to as a submersible sewage pump. Sewage pump can be automatic, manual or dual mode. A dual mode pump contains a piggyback plug, which allows the pump to be used as either manual, wherein the pump bypasses the switch and is plugged in directly into the socket or as automatic, wherein the pump is plugged in through the floating switch and works only when the switch is activated.
Due to a possibility of sewage overflow, it is generally not advised to use a manual sewage pump inside of a sewage basin.
Sewage pumps are centrifugal pumps, with special design enabling solids to pass without clogging the pump. When the pump is turned on, the motor starts to rotate the impeller, creating the pressure that pushes water into the impeller and goes into the discharge pipe.
The sewage pump is powered through a 10-25 ft. electric cord. Depending on the model, the voltage can be 115, 230, 460, or 575 volts. The pump housing, which contains a motor and an impeller, is made with cast iron and is built for long term use.
Types of Sewage Pumps
• Check for a small 3/16 to 3/8 inch weep hole in the discharge pipe directly above it.
• Visually inspect all alarm mechanisms (if applicable), exposed metal parts and connections for corrosion. You may apply a silicone water repellant spray to deter corrosion. Refer to manufacturer usage instructions to apply silicone spray.
• Verify that there is a check valve in place on the drain line just above the pump cover. Contact a licensed plumber in [post_name] to add a check valve if one is not present.
• Check to make sure the air gap in between the interior and exterior discharge pipes should be open and clear of debris.
There are many pumping station facilities, including pumps and equipment for pumping fluids from one place to another. They are used for a variety of infrastructure systems, such as supplying water to canals, and the removal of sewage to the processing site. This station in sewage collection system also called lift station, are designed to handle raw sewage that is fed from underground pipelines.
Businesses in [post_name] can benefit from using sewage pumps as it can handle loads of water in a small amount of time. It is cost efficient if you have a sewage pump to handle those unwanted water and wet waste.
Learn more about how sewage pumps work and how they can help your business.


text:
Elon Musk, pictured here with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, was quoted as saying, "I love China and want to come here more often." | Mark Schiefelbein/AFP/Getty Images. Share on Facebook. This story is being published by POLITICO as part of a content partnership with the South China Morning Post. It originally appeared on scmp.com on Jan. 10, 2019. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said he hopes American carmaker Tesla can help drive the country's continued opening up, and even offered its controversial chief executive Elon Musk Chinese permanent residency, according to the government's website. Story Continued Below. The pair met on Wednesday at Zhongnanhai — the former imperial garden in Beijing ... Vollständiger Text
12 January


text:
Local Food and Health Products
Located inside our nursery, the market is open during our regular business hours.
We specialize in local food and health products. Currently, we carry a variety of local produce, gluten free foods, and supplements. We also carry a rotating variety of locally produced products ranging from maple syrup to skincare and soaps.
Please contact email@example.com for more information.


text:
Koei delivers a mid-nintees standard RPG-esque experience with Brandish. The intro story has the usual shallow depth that was common at the time. It gives a reasonable background for the beginning of gameplay, and sets the stage for what is to come.
The music is fairly well done. It's similar in style to the music of the early Might and Magic games, where it's more of an era tune that accompanies you on your journey than a soundtrack.
The game is slow-paced, and obviously focuses on laborious exploring, similar to the Eye of the Beholder PC game series, only there's no love, no passion. The game plays like a 40 year old married couple just going through the motions without a clear reason why.
The gameplay is a mix of gauntlet and a somewhat Zelda-like experience. It's biggest failure is in the orientation mechanics. Some brilliant developer at Koei decided that it would be "kool" to keep your Character's avatar always facing the same direction, which means each time you turn, your whole fucking screen rotates to accomodate your character's new view perspective. It's incredibly annoying, disorienting and dizzying, and completely unnecessary. Yes it's cute that you can't see a door until you're looking at it face on, but nobody gives a shit. There are more interesting ways to create a "searching" experience than to make the player puke spinning in circles.
Verdict: All in all, Brandish doesn't appear to be terrible. The graphics are average, at best, with lots of repeated textures, the music is pleasant enough. The controls are reasonably intuitive, although I'm not clear why blocking and attacking uses the same button. Maybe it makes sense to the same developper who thought that rotating the whole screen to turn makes sense. If you played Brandish back in the day, you may have spent a day or two just chilling, taking it in casually. If you missed it, there are bigger fish in the pond and you'll have a better time casting your line in their direction.


text:
today i was reading a magazine and i came upon this advert. after about ten minutes of stuttering surprise/terror i forced everyone in my vicinity to look at it too. it's like a 'spot how many thing are wrong with this picture' competition. only with added moral indignation.
1) if (as in the 'context' of the ad) it's his mother it's wrong
2) if it's not his mother , it's still wrong
3) her pose
4) his face
do i need to go on? if this exact advert had been made with a naked adult man and an eight year old girl in the doorway would it ever have been printed? that said i'm stunned this was ever printed…
i would love to have been at the boardroom meeting where they a) decided that this was a good advertising strategy and b) decided that this was a good advertising strategy for TOOTHPASTE!!!
the mind is boggling as we speak….


text:
Why 'The Patent Search Firm' (TPSF) for Patent Searches? Custom Research by The Patent Search Firm
- 8+ years in business, 100+ full-time Searchers, 30+ tech areas, 500+ patentability searches/month.
- 100% Customization as per your requirements.
- Searches and manual analysis conducted by subject matter experts.
- Multiple search strategies of varying scope for enhanced comprehensiveness.
- Wide non-patent literature coverage (scientific literature, journal articles, conference papers, TKDL library and many more).
- Multi-lingual (16+ languages) capabilities covering 100+ countries.
- Unlimited Iterations till your satisfaction.
- Detailed reports with expert comments with each results and full text PDF Copies.
Explore: Tech Domains | Databases/ Tools | Countries/ Languages | Discounts/ Offers
Need More Info? Contact Now


text:
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky to have the opportunity to spend three days in the Cairngorms photographing mountain hares with award-winning wildlife photographer Andy Parkinson.
I was in the midst of trying to convince Kirsten to go looking for hares in the snow this winter when Andy mentioned the opportunity on his Instagram account back in October. Needless to say Kirsten was relieved and quickly helped me make the necessary arrangements for the trip.
Andy has been photographing mountain hares for 15 years and has had numerous images of them recognised in various competitions including Wildlife photographer of the year. He has been working on the site an hour from Kingussie where we spent the weekend for the past 4 years and had been up in the hills every day for nearly 4 weeks before I arrived.
Each morning we would make the hour drive to the sites car park and get ready to make our ascent up the hill.
It's about a 30 minute walk from the car park in the valley to the start of the hares habitat up quite a steep walking track. Taking a break is a good way to cool down but also gives you time to take in the view.
The hares can be found where the snow line starts. Turning white in the winter they have evolved to blend in with their snowy surroundings to hide in plain sight from predators, mainly the Golden Eagle in Scotland. Unfortunately snowy conditions like this even high in the Cairngorms are becoming more and more rare. There were only 6 days of snow fall in 2016, a sad sign of climate change which we need to halt.
To take advantage of these increasingly rare conditions we would go further up the mountain each day where the snow was pristine and deeper making for better photographs.
Throughout the weekend we encountered lots of hares, each with their own personality and tolerance level. Some would scarper at the sight of you on the horizon
Some were initially disturbed by our presence and would run a couple of meters away only to run back towards us once they had decided we weren't a threat.
and the odd one wasn't fussed about you being there at all.
Meet Beardy, a very trusting hare who was more interested in sleeping, stretching and scratching than us.
Throughout the day hares mostly sleep unless disturbed, waking every half an hour or so to graze on the exposed heather among the snow before settling back down for another small kip.
You can't get this close without having respect for the animal. Andy was always keen to put the animals welfare before our own interests and showed us that by staying together, not surrounding Beardy and moving slightly closer every so often we were able to sit incredibly close to a truly wild animal and take photographs without disturbing him. Andy's mantra #ethicsbeforeimages springs to mind, it's an approach that I haven't seen many people employ but more should!
Across the three days the conditions drastically varied, we experienced bright sunshine on a cloudless first day brightly illuminating the hares as they sat in the sun.
The second offered perfect photography conditions with overcast cloudy skies and the occasional snow storm which allowed us to take some really interesting images.
but could also be quite difficult to work in.
A windy third day with no snow showers allowed us to get some incredible images of a poor little hare getting caught in a spindrift of snow wickedly being whipped around by the wind. Conditions Andy had been waiting 15 years for.
Working with Andy was fantastic. He was a great teacher, keen to share his knowledge and constantly giving advice on field craft, composition and camera set up which helped me to take some of the best shots I've ever taken and has substantially boosted my confidence in photographing wildlife.
Hares weren't the only animal in this habitat. Large herds of red deer could regularly be seen on the hillsides around us;
and on the mountain tops watching us head home as the sun set.
Red grouse were also really common.
flying away in their flocks when you got too close for their comfort.
They were a beautiful but unfortunate reminder of the continual hunting pressure not only the grouse face but also the mountain hares as well.
This is not an uncommon sight across estates in Scotland, thousands of hares like Beardy are shot for "sport" as part of commercial shooting packages or are culled by gamekeepers on the misguided belief that mountain hares carry a tick bone virus which kills grouse chicks negatively impacting the grouse shooting interests. An argument which has very little scientific basis but one which has led to such large numbers of hares being culled that this iconic native species is essentially extinct in large parts of Scotland.
In response to this OneKind launched a campaign in 2016 petitioning the Scottish Government to end the culls and commercial hunting of mountain hares.
Kirsten and I have both signed the petition and are also planning to take part in Kiltwalk 2017 on August 20th to help raise funds for OneKind to help end cruelty to Scotland's animals like Beardy. If you would like to donate here is our donation page. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Andy himself is also giving a talk in Edinburgh on March 30th as part of OneKind's Defending Scotland's Wildlife. It's free and should be a very interesting evening. We already have our tickets!
We hope to see you there!
Thanks for reading.
Elliot & Kirsten.
P.S make sure you check out Andy's Instagram @Andyparkinsonphoto for amazing photos, solid tips and agreeable rants.


text:
Posted: Feb 09, 2016
Marietta, GA -
Last week, along with other 6-4-3 DP Baseball teammates, Anthony Porter (Class of 2016) formally signed his letter of intent to play college baseball with the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. Anthony is the first player from 6-4-3 to move on to the University of Montevallo. The entire 6-4-3 staff congratulates Anthony on his achievement and wishes him the very best on his continued journey as a standout student-athlete.


text:
Spine Therapy
Put Back and Neck Pain Behind You
Our spine expert, Dr. Ethan Evert, has a unique, specialized training in Spinal Therapy from the International Spine and Pain Institute. His hands-on techniques provide an effective alternative to more invasive treatments.
Spine Therapy includes the treatment of:
Back Pain
80% of people will experience back pain sometime during their life. Back pain may be acute or chronic from a strain, trauma, stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, bulging disc, etc. Typical symptoms may include shooting leg pain, loss of motion with activities of daily living, pain when standing, sitting, or walking short or long distances. You may even have pain with just getting out of bed in the morning. Dr. Evert can help you relieve pain by showing you stretches to regain flexibility and exercises to improve strength to prevent future problems. He can also perform techniques for mobility of the vertebrae if needed.
Neck Pain
It is estimated that neck pain effects 30% of the U.S. population every year. Neck pain ranges in a variety of symptoms including: stiffness, inability to turn head, tingling, sharp pain, dull pain, muscle spasms, difficulty sleeping. Neck pain can also affect other areas of the body like shoulders, arms, and hands. Research has shown that physical therapy is most often a better treatment for neck pain than surgery or pain medications (opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone). With the help of Dr. Evert, you can decrease and eliminate your neck pain, avoiding the need for surgery or medication.
Headaches are complex and there are many types that require different treatments. Most people suffer from headaches that are incorrectly classified as migraines (headaches stemming from vascular issues), when in actuality the headaches are caused by postural, muscular, or joint problems. Dr. Evert will work with you to create a treatment program tailored to you, that can decrease the frequency and work towards the prevention of future headaches.
In most cases, Spine Therapy treatments begin bringing relief after just one visit.


text:
Purchase this article with an account.
Julie M. Harris, Paul B. Hibbard, Joanna Brooks, Alasdair Anderson; Biases in relative depth perception linked to configuration in the scene. Journal of Vision 2007;7(9):822. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/7.9.822.
Download citation file:
© ARVO (1962-2015); The Authors (2016-present)
When combined with information about distance, binocular disparity can be used to judge shape. It is usually assumed that disparity information is used veridically, with observed systematic errors attributed to mis-estimation of viewing distance. Here we present data that challenges this assumption, demonstrating perceptual biases that appear to be due to an object?s elevation in a scene.
Observers viewed a simple scene consisting of a pair of dots arranged one above the other, 5cm apart. Depth was conveyed via binocular disparity using a Wheatstone stereoscope. The dots were presented at different depths, on average 10cm apart (21 min arc at D = 1m). For example, in one configuration the upper dot was as far behind the fixation plane as the lower dot was in front. Using a 2AFC method, observers were asked in which interval the distance in depth between the dots was longer. We compared conditions in which a test stimulus was presented in the same configuration as the fixed standard stimulus (e.g. test and standard: upper dot far, lower dot near), with conditions in which the configurations were opposite (e.g. test: upper far, lower near; standard: upper near, lower far).
Points of subjective equality (PSE) were collected from fitted psychometric functions. When configurations were the same for test and standard, the PSE was close to the value of the standard, as expected. When the configurations were opposite, some observers showed biases consistent with target separation being perceived as relatively larger for the upper-far, lower-near configuration. These results suggest that relative distance perception can vary depending on whether the same disparity information is presented in the upper or lower part of the scene. This could be linked to the known bias in the distributions of disparities present in real scenes (Hibbard & Bouzit, 2005, Spatial Vision).
This PDF is available to Subscribers Only


text:
My take on new CFO IT study: Growth in data analytics fuels fragmentation problem
The 2017 CFO IT study is out and it shines a bright future for data analytics. CFOs are setting the data agenda and the survey reveals more than 70 percent of CFOs and finance executives plan to devote substantial time to data analytics in the next two years.
While it's great news that CFOs are focused on investing in their data analytics capability, what we are witnessing is that companies are now drowning in data. The data fragmentation issue is only getting bigger and it's creating more complications for businesses to manage. Read more


text:
Christmas is all about sparkle and shimmer and what better way to let it shine than with metallics for your holiday décor.
|My tree covered in a mix of gold, silver, pewter and grey ornaments
|...one of the additions to my tree this year
|And some old favorites...
( This decorating theme was a big change from my fuchsia and orange palette from last year shown here)
Gold, a classic for Christmas, has been trending in fashion and home décor for a while now.
So now is the time to pull out your gold ( and brass! ) items from Christmases past and mix them with silver, pewter, gunmetal and bronze. Its all about the mix that makes this look modern and new.
I was really inspired by a collection of glitter bottle bags I found at one of my suppliers.
I loved them all and decided that a combination of metallics was the way to go for 2013.
Don't these fabric covered canvases which are sitting on my mantel look like the bottle bags?
Pillows and wrapping paper continue the colour theme throughout the house.
Even Ikea is showing gold and silver together. I love how they added very traditional ornaments to an industrial gunmetal tiered ornament tree. Very cool!
And I am loving this stunning chandelier dripping with gold and silver balls.
|From pinterest
So let it sparkle and shine this holiday season with a mix of all metallics.


text:
I personally love area rugs on top of wall to wall carpet. I know it sounds a little funny, there's already carpet installed, why cover it with MORE carpet? Area rugs define the space, and with many homes being built with an open concept layout, space definition is a must. Area rugs allow the furniture to feel grounded, instead of floating in the space. They're also a great way to add subtle pattern or texture to a room that is lacking.
Putting area rugs on carpet may seem like just a decorative addition, but it's also very practical, especially for families. Think about it, the area that gets the most use in the room is right around the furniture. Placing an area rug in that space (on top of a rug pad) adds added protection to the carpet. It's much easier to clean a rug than remove a stain from wall to wall carpeting.
Here are a few examples…
Below the soft white area rug adds texture to a very neutral room keeping it interesting without adding additional colors.
Here a patterned blue rug adds a pop of color to otherwise neutral decor in the space. It also pulls together all of the furniture pieces in the room.
The below rug adds texture as well as circular lines to the room breaking up straight lines of the furniture and frames.
Here the rug adds pattern, defines the dining space, and most likely acts as a crumb catcher in this eating area-protecting the carpet below.
Now try to imagine all of these spaces without the area rug. They'd probably be pretty bare, huh?
What are your thoughts on area rugs on top of wall to wall carpet?
PS If you're in the market for a new area rug, I recently shared on my Facebook Page a link to a round up of great rug resources by Centsational Girl. Here's the link!


text:
Services Available
Benefits Claims Assistance: Claims advocacy for veterans, their survivors or dependents.
Telephonic Claims Assistance: This program provides veterans assistance over the phone.
Special Outreach Services is provided to those severely disabled, social disadvantaged and senior citizen veterans whose needs would otherwise go unmet.
County Veterans' Van Program: Free van transportation may be scheduled for transportation of Monterey County veterans to the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto and the San Jose VA Outpatient Clinic. Call a Volunteer Van Coordinator to schedule a ride at 647-7614. This is a 24-hour voice mail service.
Special Liaison Service: If you desire transfer from a local health care facility to a VA Hospital, contact the MVAO branch nearest you for assistance.
Survivors Assistance: Our Offices provide claims assistance for all veterans' survivors to include casualty reporting, SBP, DIC, burial and VA death insurance claims.


text:
Australian Competitive Grants
The Department of Education and Training Research Infrastructure Block Grant allocation meets infrastructure costs of research projects funded through Australian competitive grants, and is distributed among institutions according to their share of income from Australian Competitive Grants.
Australian Competitive Grants are limited to the research schemes listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register.
The most up-to-date ACG register is available in PDF format at the Commonwealth site.
The qualifying criteria for inclusion in the ACG Register are:
1. Funds must be provided on a nationally competitive basis and clearly be for research only.
2. The funding scheme must be nationally advertised and available to universities throughout Australia.
3. The funding scheme must have a well-defined mechanism for competition and selection by a well-qualified panel.
4. Funds must be provided through direct transfer from the funding agency to the higher education institution.
5. Grants in kind such as the use of facilities, equipment etc. or subsidised travel or accommodation are not eligible.
6. Funding schemes used exclusively to fund student scholarships are not eligible.
7. Schemes that provide funding wholly or mainly for infrastructure purposes are not eligible.
8. The funding body must agree to provide funding data to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the data must be up to date.
9. For non-Commonwealth research funding schemes, the total annual budget must be at least $1,000,000.
Other grants received (indirectly) from the Australian Government via schemes not listed in the ACG register are categorised as 'Other Public Sector' research income.
If a funding body listed in this category has other funding schemes, or commissions research on a specific project nominated by that funding body (whether or not through competitive tender), that project will be counted as 'Other Public Sector' research, or as 'Industry and Other Funding', as applicable.


text:
If you are into destinations off the beaten path with spectacular beaches, our Fernando de Noronha Package is for you! The island an archipelago of volcanic islands 220 miles off the Brazilian coast. With some of the best sunsets and beaches in the world, this island has become world famous. Only a limited amount of visitors allowed at any one given time, making this island the definition of exclusive. It offers something for everyone, from romantic moonlit walks along the beach, surfing, one of the world's best dive sites for experienced divers, crystal clear water to swim in and see ocean life, and of course a relaxing vacation. If you are looking for a budget vacation, Fernando de Noronha isn't for you. It's one of the more expensive and exclusive destinations in Brazil. The least expensive times of the year to travel to Fernando de Noronha are from April to November. The most expensive is around New Year's, Carnival & Christmas and some hotels may have a minimum night stay during this time.
Our Fernando de Noronha Package is a great add-on to your Brazil Travel Package. It can also be a stand-alone package as well, but keep in mind that the only commercial flights into Fernando de Noronha are from the Brazilian cities of Recife & Natal all the way in the Northeastern part of Brazil so depending on where you are traveling from you may have to stay a night in one of those cities. This package is completely customized to your preferences.
Fernando de Noronha Package Includes:
- Airfare from any city (optional)
- Hotel/Pousada Accommodation (3 to 5 nights recommended)
- Round Trip Airport Transfers
- Island Tour on 4 x 4 Vehicle
- Boat Tour around the Island
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Hotel/Airline Taxes and Fees
* Environmental Preservation Fee of 64.50 reais per day must be paid on arrival or before
** Arrival Fee of 178 Reais for Foreign (Non-Brazilian) citizens must also be paid upon arrival
Day 1:
There will be a driver/guide waiting for you outside baggage claim. This person will greet you and take you to your hotel. Afternoon/Night at Leisure.
Day 2
In the morning, a guide will pick you up to do the Fernando de Noronha Island Tour on 4 x 4 vehicles.
Day 3:
Day at Leisure
Day 4:
Get up for an early breakfast. A driver will pick you up about 2 hours before your flight.
Fernando de Noronha Hotels
Pousada Solar de Loronha
Pousada Ze Maria
Pousada Maravilha
Travel Guides
Handy Brazilian Portuguese Phrases for Travelers
In Brazil, Portuguese is the language spoken so before the trip it's always good to brush up on some Portuguese or at least print out our Brazilian Portuguese Guide - Handy Brazilian Portuguese Phrases for Travelers!Read More


text:
Update: Oracle has patched the CVE-2013-2463 vulnerability in Java 6 update 51, but this version is only available to subscribers of the commercial version of Java with the paid for Premier Support contract. If you depend on Java 6 in your organization you should investigate this support option.
Original: CVE-2013-2463 is a vulnerability in the Java 2D subcomponent, that was addressed by Oracle in the June 2013 Critical Patch Update for Java 7. Java 6 (including the latest u45) has the same vulnerability, as Oracle acknowledges in the CPU, but since Java 6 has become unsupported as of its End-of-Life in April 2013, there is no patch for the vulnerability.
It is, in essence, an implicit 0-day vulnerability: we know about its existence, but do not have a patch at hand. This happens each time a software package loses support and we track these instances in QualysGuard with our "EOL/Obsolete" detections, in this case:
QID: 105490 EOL/Obsolete Software: Oracle Java SE/JRE/JDK 6/1.6 Detected
But this time, things have become a bit more serious. As Matthew Schwartz reports in Informationweek, F-Secure has seen exploits for this vulnerability in Java 6 in the wild. Further they have seen it included in the Neutrino exploit kit, which guarantees that it will find widespread adoption. In addition, we still see very high rates of Java 6 installed (a bit over 50%), which means many organizations are vulnerable. We attribute this to the lock-in that organizations experience when they run software applications that require the use of Java 6.
Without doubt, organizations should update to Java 7 where possible, meaning that IT administrators need to verify with their vendors if an upgrade path exists. However I have talked to organizations that have pointed out that they cannot update or disable Java because it would affect business critical applications. So in essence they accept the risk of outdated Java in order to be able to continue to do business. Some of the organizations have moved to contain the use of Java (for example at Etsy), but that seems to be a rather rare effort.
For users of Java 6, it might be useful to look into the whitelisting of Java applets. Internet Explorer supports this out of the box through its concept of "Zones" and while it is not a perfect solution, it should deal with the most common attack vector – an applet embedded in a webpage. See our previous post on Java for some information on how to approach this.
We will keep you informed of any updates around the issue here on this blog.


text:
"From Tap to Bottled Water" features tour of plant to show steps involved in creating bottled water
The International Bottled Water Assn.'s (IBWA) consumer website, www.bottledwatermatters.com, released a new YouTube video, "From Tap to Bottled Water," that dispels a myth repeated by some anti-bottled water activists that bottled water that comes from municipal water sources is just tap water in a bottle. In the video, a teenager conducts a tour of a bottled water plant that shows viewers the many steps necessary to turn municipal tap water into a finished, purified bottled water product. She encourages viewers to decide for themselves if it is just tap water in a bottle. To view "From Tap to Bottled Water" click here.
"This video takes viewers through the many additional steps undertaken to treat municipal water so that it can packaged and labeled as purified bottled water," said Tom Lauria, IBWA's vice president of communications.
"Some anti-bottled activists, politicians, educators and even comedians make various incorrect statements about municipally sourced bottled water, making it sound as if these bottles are filled from a garden hose," Lauria said. "This is absolutely not the case. Tap water that is used to make purified bottled water undergoes several treatments, such as being prefiltered [and] treated with reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light, one-micron filters and ozonation before the water is placed in sanitary, recyclable containers and factory-sealed for consumer protection and safety."
According to IBWA, the entire bottling process is closely monitored for optimal safety and quality levels, and a final step involves testing the purified bottled water for any residual contaminants after the product is packaged.
"This video clearly rebuts claims by anti-bottled water critics and it plainly shows that municipally sourced bottled water is very different from tap water in a bottle," Lauria said. "And I think consumers will be reassured that the product they are drinking has undergone the additional steps and that they are getting true value for their money spent."


text:
This post originally started out for a Guest Post at The Madhouse, but I think it really works for the below, as well as for "Alphabet Thursday": Y is Yacht. Well sort of, maybe it is just a boat!
Y is for Yacht
The Gallery is officially back (Tara Cain is back from hols) and this week's topic is "Motherhood". I thought of the piles of washing. I thought of the piles of dishes. I thought of the heavy shopping bags. I thought of sleepless nights. I thought of my gorgeous little girl's smile. I thought of my adorable little boy's eyes when they light up.
I thought of this photo.
I think motherhood is very personal and different to each mother. We all experience it differently and there are many stages. I am in the wonderyears of Motherhood.
What this photo means to me as a mother:
This egg carton box would never have come into my life, if it wasn't for my children. It shows toys we would never have. It shows an egg carton I wouldn't "own" (I bought a dozen eggs just so I could have the box). It represents some of the quality time I spend with Red Ted. It represents fun and good times. It also represents nurturing my children. Teaching them to have a go. To give things a try. It teaches (both of us) to recycle around the home. To make the most of what we have and to see beauty in things that are ordinary. It teaches us to make up stories. It teaches us to take care (with Pip Squeak, the baby, who musn't play with the chopsticks masts). It teaches us, that the world is your oyster, and your imagination is the limit.
For me Motherhood is also about creating childhood memories that they will (hopefully) cherish as adults or when they become parents themselves… I hope very much to succeed on this level! Fingers crossed.
What this photo also shows, is that Motherhood has given my creativity a new outlet. So not only my children benefit, but I do too. For me Motherhood is Win Win!
Previous Gallery Posts:
– Who needs the beach when you have a ball?
– Still life: Life's Lovely Laundry
– (My) Men
– Portrait
– Ugly – These should be in a Tim Burton film


text:
Billy Dee Williams is reportedly set to reprise his role as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode Ix.
Sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the 81-year-old will be returning to the sci-fi franchise for the first time since 1983's Return of the Jedi.
Rumours began to swirl regarding his involvement in Episode IX, directed by J.J. Abrams, after Williams was forced to pull out of an appearance at sci-fi convention Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo in Canada, that is set to take place in September.
It's been reported that filming will begin in August.
Earlier this year at MegaCon Orlando, where Williams was appearing as a guest, it was revealed the elderly actor had adopted a new health and workout regime.
Williams first played the suave space raconteur in 1980's Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and made his final onscreen appearance as Calrissian in Return of the Jedi, although he voiced the character in 2014's The Lego Movie.
A representative for the actor has yet to comment.
Donald Glover stepped into Williams' shoes when he played a younger version of Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and said it was one of the highlights of his career.
"My dad, he really grew me up on (Star Wars), so like this is an apex of a lot of feelings, so it's great. To be a part of this family and to be able to play young Lando, a hero of mine, you know, it's the stuff dreams are made of, so I feel really blessed," he said to ET Online back in May.
Episode IX will also star Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver, with Keri Russell one of the rumoured new additions to the cast.
The film is set to open in December 2019.


text:
Chinese Immigrants in Cuba: Documents from the James and Ana Melikian Collection
The Chinese Immigrants in Cuba collection includes hundreds of original documents, manuscripts and photos covering the migration of 125,000 Chinese who signed up to be cheap labor in Cuba from 1847 until the later 1890s. The archive continues until the 1970s and records the Chinese community in Cuba and is rich with photos. This massive collection, from the archive of James and Ana Melikian Collection, is probably the largest one in private hands concerning Chinese in Cuba. At present the collection contains over 1341 records and about 8,000-9,000 pages.
- 1 Image
- 1 Public
- Manuel
- Matanzas
- 1 Guillermo Manuel Gomez
- 1 Jose Lope Francas
- 1 Julian
- 1 Second Contract
- 1 Valentin de la Villa
A contract between Julian, a Chinese settler, and Valentin de la Villa. The contract was to last for a year and lists the legal requirements of both the employee and the employer. Julian did not negotiate or sign the contract as the signature stipulates that someone else signed for him. Signed by Manuel, Valentin de la Villa, Jose Lope Francas, Guillermo Manuel Gomez.
- Created Date
- 1865-07-22


text:
High Praise from Writer's Digest: Just in time for our last event of the year, Carpe Noctem, a local seasonal gift boutique, we're excited that Canoedling in Cleveland has just received high praise from a judge in the 23rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. Issuing 5 points ("outstanding") in each of the six categories evaluated, this judge concluded with the sentence, "Morris has done a wonderful job, creating a book that deserves a place in every middle school and high school library."
Following is the entire assessment:
23rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Entry Title Canoedling In Cleveland
Author: Richard Morris
Judge Number: 78
Entry Category: Middle-Grade/Young Adult books
Structure, Organization, and Pacing: 5
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar: 5
Production Quality and Cover Design: 5
Plot and Story Appeal: 5
Character Appeal and Development: 5
Voice and Writing Style: 5
Judge's Commentary*:
Set in 1960, Canoedling in Cleveland is an informative, engrossing tale about a trio of teens involved in canoeing around the waterways of Cleveland. I learned so much from reading this book! It is designed to inspire readers to learn how to manage a canoe as well as be self-motivated. While Jeff, Lori and Randy are all reasonably responsible teens, they run risks just like any other adolescents in their desire for summer fun and competition. The character development is good. I liked the dynamics Morris cultivates between them all. I liked their discussions. In the midst of having summer jobs and getting the details of their next venue for canoeing (which teaches the reader how much more polluted some waterways were in the 60s than now), they also discuss issues of the day like the differences in racial treatment. I liked the competition! I cannot imagine a young reader not being absorbed by the hilarious contest of Jeff and Randy paddling against each other in the same canoe, or the swimming race. I liked their discussions, taking in all elements of dangers on the water. These discussions will help prepare readers so that they are not caught off guard. The author inspires a healthy interest in this fascinating sport, demonstrating that young people do not need to be sent off on expensive trips in order to find ways to enjoy themselves. I liked Walter Madison and Sarah and appreciated the inclusion of these characters in the story. Morris has done a wonderful job, creating a book that deserves a place in every middle school and high school library.


text:
The most compact high power white LEDs offering extremely low thermal resistance, remarkable high efficiency, high reliability and superior robustness. Ideal for industrial, outdoor, street and tunnel lighting.
See The Range
Small in size and big on performance, each Raspberry Pi from the low power Raspberry Pi A+ to the powerful new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B provides a perfect mix of performance, cost and connectivity.
Find Out More
RS is continually expanding its market leading range of Electronics, Automation & Control and Maintenance support products.
View New Products


text: In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of children assigned a mental health diagnosis. Current data from the CDC reveal a 41 percent increase in rates of ADHD diagnoses over the past decade, a 44-fold spike in bipolar disorder diagnoses, and a 78% increase in Autism spectrum diagnoses since 2002. Dr. Enrico Gnaulati, a clinical psychologist specializing in childhood and adolescent therapy and assessment, has witnessed firsthand the push to diagnose these disorders in youngsters. Drawing both on his own clinical experience and on cutting-edge research, with Back to Normal he has written the definitive account of why our kids are being dramatically overdiagnosed—and how parents and professionals can distinguish between true psychiatric disorders and normal childhood reactions to stressful life situations. Dr. David Naimon hosts.


text:
I have been neglecting m'boy Wikipedia for a while now, and that stops here. The 'pedia tells me that "picatta" just means "to be pounded flat" in Italian. And I like that.
Not only because these little suckers will fry up right nice because they are flat and even all over but also because you get to use that tiny little mallet to work out some of your aggression. That little hammer is somehow adorable and violent all at once, and I always imagine a furious little Leprechaun-lumberjack using it. And that clearly makes me happy.
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 oz of olive oil
seasoned flour
2 teaspoons shallots, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 oz white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tsp of chopped parsley
2 tbsp capers
1 oz of lemon juice
2 tbsp butter
- Lightly pound chicken breast and then dredge in seasoned flour.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan. Cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Remove from pan, add shallots and garlic and cook until translucent.
- De-glaze pan with wine. Add chicken stock, parsley, capers, and lemon juice.
- Let it reduce for 2 minutes and then finish the sauce with butter. Salt and pepper it to taste and serve with your favorite pasta.


text:
Looking for an opportunity to be part of a dance anywhere® performance? Dance Generators Company of San Francisco will perform an open flash mob, on the USF campus in San Francisco. Natalie Greene, co-director of the Dance Generators Company and a professor at USF, will coordinate a collaborative site-specific performance for dancers and movers of all ages and performance capacities. "The USF campus is located in the Inner Richmond. Rolling fog often covers this flat, residential district. The atmosphere is suburban and community-oriented".
The Dance Generators Company is an intergenerational performance company based at the University of San Francisco. Company members range in age from their teens through their eighties. The company, a project of the Dance and Social Justice major at USF, "shatters commonly held stereotypes about aging and creates bridges between people". Performers of a variety of movement backgrounds and experiences create highly engaging improvisational scores and choreographed pieces that cause the audience to question stereotypes and commonly held beliefs concerning who can and cannot dance.
This March, Dance Generators Company performed Missed Connections and other patterns of flight at the USF Studio Theater in San Francisco. This work, composed of short vignettes, improvisational scores and segments of audience interaction, examined the idea of dialogue, "from body language to internal dialogue, from long lost letters to Craigslist's Missed Connections, members of the company have drawn upon personal histories and investigated the stories of people near and far".
The piece served not only as a performance work, but also as an educational medium for the audience to question what movement they consider to be dance, and who can be a 'dancer". The audience was asked to participate in one improvisational score in which dancers communicated emotions with one another through sound and movement. In a particularly poignant section, the performers shared their dance backgrounds with the audience through movement and storytelling, allowing the audience to see the many different routes the performers took to identifying as a dancer. The performance revealed the ways in which individuals miss each other through a lack of communication, as well as hope for more integrated verbal and visceral understanding
Natalie Greene and the Dance Generators Company are excited to choreograph for dance anywhere® 2014. "As a community-oriented group of dancers and non-dancers alike, we are thrilled to participate in dance anywhere® for the first time this special 10th year, and excited to represent different generations of dance-enthusiasts in this worldwide affair!"
For more information about Natalie Greene and Dance Generators Company view their dance anywhere page or website


text:
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — The Harvard Graduate School of Education announced Tuesday that it has selected the Oakland Unified School District to be one of six districts in the country to participate in a new program aimed at improving educational outcomes for all students.
Harvard officials said the multi-year initiative, which is called, "By All Means: Redesigning Education to Restore Opportunity," seeks to develop comprehensive child well-being and education systems that eliminate the link between children's socioeconomic status and achievement.
Paul Reville, the founding director of the graduate school's education redesign lab, said in a statement, "While our recent efforts at education reform have yielded some great successes in certain places, overall we have failed to achieve equity, we have failed to eliminate persistent achievement and success gaps."
Reville said, "Schools alone, as currently conceived, can't do the job of educating all children for success" and the effort to eliminate the correlation between a student's zip code and educational success has failed so far.
He said the mayors and school superintendents in the cities who will participate in the new program "are now re-embracing the challenge and are willing to re-think their child well-being and education systems to achieve the goal of equity."
Harvard officials said the cities that have been chosen to be part of the "By All Means" consortium have demonstrated a record and a broad conception of their roles in ensuring children's success.
They said the mayors of the participating cities will work with the education redesign lab to create and lead "Children's Cabinets" composed of superintendents, heads of health and social services, recreation, cultural and arts activists and other key community leaders.
Working together, the cabinet members will brainstorm and design new and effective strategies aimed at closing the persistent achievement and opportunity gaps for meeting the needs of all children in their communities,
Harvard officials said.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said, "The City of Oakland is proud to be a partner" in the new program.
Schaaf said, "Harvard's Graduate School of Education is offering an incredible opportunity for the city of Oakland and our partners from the school district to engage with like-minded leaders who are focused on producing real, impactful outcomes for our nation's young people."
Schaaf said the partnership will be "invaluable" as Oakland implements an initiative she announced recently to triple the number Oakland public school students who graduate from college and get the skills they need to succeed in the careers of their choice.
Oakland superintendent of schools Antwan Wilson said, "Oakland Unified is forging partnerships to deliver on our mission and vision to build a full service community district where every student thrives. It is an honor to be part of this national cohort partnering with Harvard to learn lessons here that will benefit the city of Oakland and can help communities everywhere."
The other cities that will participate in the new national program are Louisville, Ky., Providence, R.I., and Salem, Somerville and Newton in Massachusetts.
© Copyright 2016 by CBS San Francisco and Bay City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
You must log in to post a comment.


text:
Filter events and get the results you need
Every speaker has a message. Not every speaker's message is heard enough!
Majority of public speakers, thought leaders, consultants and coaches desire to stretch beyond their national boundaries and reach the world with their message. Every speaker has a desire to spread their message to diverse sets of audiences around the world- physically. There is a limit social media can provide with regards your message reaching certain audiences. While some wouldn't mind interacting with your content virtually, others would prefer a physical event where they can connect and engage with the resource persons or speakers.
A global speaker is one who reaches their audience around the world through live physical events. There are three ways to go about this;
First, you could get invited by event organisers to share your message or your story to engage their audiences. Second, you could decide to submit an application to event/conference organisers anywhere in the world. Should you be approved, then you would be given an opportunity to share your message with their audience. Finally, you could decide to produce and host your own events all over the world.
Each of these routes requires a special type of strategy and skill set to be successful. It is highly recommended you are thoroughly equipped with the required insights in order to go global with your message or your story.
The Global Speakers Masterclass is exclusively designed for thought leaders, speakers, consultants and trainers who desire to take their message around the world.
This event will cover all that is required to become a highly sought after speaker internationally. It will focus on three major touch points; how to organise your signature events around the world, how to submit applications to conference organisers in your niche areas and how to position your personal brand to be eligible for paid speaking engagements globally.
The Global Speakers Masterclass helps participants to develop their signature message, select and reach their ideal audiences and gives them the best ideas and strategies in being highly sought after anywhere in the world. It simplifies the process involved in preparing them for the global stage.
Participants would also be engaged in real time interactive sessions where they will role play peer mentoring
What Delegates Will Learn
*How to find opportunities to speak globally
*How to elicit and confirm international speaking engagements from conference organisers without being pushy
*How to leverage on global events to your own advantage
*List of global events you can plug into right away.
*How to create a winning speaker profile that will get you the confirmation you desire
*How to submit applications to be considered for an international speaking engagement
*How to upsell your services without being salesy
*How to save costs in travel and accommodation
*How to get team members who would act as assistants or support staff
*How to get people to sign up for your programs ( free and paid ways )
*The secrets of getting premium venues for free or at a huge discount for your international events
*How to engage brands to sponsor your cause
*How to get speakers and panelists for free or almost free
*How to overcome visa issues
*How to extend your training/ speaking business or services in the countries you visit
Who can attend?
Public Speakers
Event Producers
PR Professionals
Date: Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm prompt.
Venue: Will be communicated to successful candidates.
For more details on how to participate, kindly visit www.facebook.com/groups/globalchangeagents
Limited slots available
For other details, kindly send an email to email@example.com or Call / WhatsApp Collins on +234-703-268-7697 or +234-802-561-6156
Discover great experiences with eGotickets


text:
Montecito is a large area in Santa Barbara County that starts at the sands of the Pacific Ocean and reaches to rugged mountain foothills of our Los Padres National Forest.
Montecito has a mix of old and new, simple and grand estates – and plenty of elegant villas. A lush landscape allows residents to enjoy highly sought after privacy with beautiful surroundings including hot springs, cold springs, waterfalls, and beautiful beaches.
A small business district is divided into two small villages known to locals as "Upper Village" on East Valley Road, and "Lower Village" along Coast Village Road. You'll find boutique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and small businesses nestled throughout.


text:
Brian Dickinson - Reader Blog 6
4/8/11 - I woke up and packed then went outside in the sunlight and setup my Goal0 solar recharging battery pack. I figure I should get as much sunlight recharge as possible before we left. As I was setting up my panel a Japanese woman bent over at the hips and let one go. I told her thanks for that. One little unknown fact is that increased altitude causes pressure in the stomach, which in turn must be released. It is many times called HAFE (High Altitude Flatulence Expulsions), but is less deadly than HACE and HAPE (High Altitude Cerebral / Pulmonary Edema)…. at least not to the effected person. I personally don't suffer from HAFE, but if I did then I'm sure that a bottle of Febreeze would have been a smart luxury item to maintain the integrity of my sleeping bag.The move from Dengboche (12,000') to Pheriche (14,000') wasn't very difficult as it was a gradual climb. We did stop in Penoche for a Buddhist ritual of good luck called Pusha. It's where they put a white scarf around your neck and a monk throws rice at you while chanting. It was a new experience for me since I'm not Buddhist. I said a prayer afterward, letting God know that I wasn't worshipping false idols. The monk was sick, blowing his nose and coughing up lung biscuits during the ordeal so I was more worried about catching something. I'll double up on Emergen-C tonight.Outside of the Monastery they had heaps of yak dung drying out. They burn it for fuel so there's a constant smell of a cross between the inside of a gun range and feces. Since the Sherpa's use yak, zo and donkeys to help carry supplies the entire trekking trails are littered with animal waste. I find myself in a constant game of don't step in the poop. I also wear a buff around my nose and mouth so I'm not breathing in the dust and decaying animal waste.We are now in Pheriche at the Himalayan Hotel. It is very nice considering where we are. We will be here for 2 days to help everyone acclimatize. I am feeling good so I will probably go with others up higher tomorrow to continue the altitude process, but we will return here for sleep before we move the following day.
4/8/11 - Happy Birthday Mom!Today a couple members of our group had altitude or stomach issues so we kept it low-key. I went for a hike with Temba Sherpa up to about 15,000' where we got a great view of Island Peak (20,000'). We will be climbing it in a week to help with the acclimatization process. I was also able to get a cell signal and get a quick call out to JoAnna. I'm glad I connected with her since Pheriche doesn't have coverage and I didn't want to make her worry. I also took some marketing photos with the Himalayan peaks in the background. I held banners for my sponsors. I'll get more as I head up higher on the hill.We descended the 1000' hill and I put out my Goal0 solar power system to take advantage of the sunlight and day off. It's taking pretty much all day but I'm finally getting some power. In the past they would haul up generators and fuel for power. They still do this but solar power has changed the game quite a bit. Plus I like to go green when possible.In normal life you hear about famous climbers in publications like Climbing Magazine. On the mountain you actually get to meet them and hang out with them. Willy Benega (holds the second highest non-Sherpa Everest summits to Dave Hahn) and his brother, Damien, are here leading a group up. From what I hear they are going to attempt a first; Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Mark Tucker, whom climbed Everest in the 80's for the peace climb including Russia, China and the US is here and heading up communications for RMI, which we'll be sharing accommodations. Neal Bidleman (hero of the '96 tragedy, whom stayed in the whiteout cold with the clients all night in the death zone) passed through and will be climbing Everest as well. Dave Hahn (12 summits), Melissa Arnot (most summits by a female) and Dave Morton will be sharing our basecamp facilities. And of course the true heroes, all of the Sherpas that have risked their lives to fix lines, carry supplies and guide everyone to the top.4/9/11 - Today we woke up and prepared to move to Laboche (16,000'). I wanted a hot shower but the pipes were frozen so I'm out of luck. Another person had to be helicopter evacuated prior to our departure. We climbed to 15,000' and had tea and then continued up to 16,000'. At the top of the hill is the famous memorial to honor the fallen climbers. We spent some time there and I hiked around and read each of the stone carvings and etched plates. This is not a place you want to find a stack of rocks with your name on it, but it's awesome that they have this memorial. I have a lot of respect for these past climbers.We are now in our freezing room in Laboche. We are one village away from Everest basecamp!