{"id":605,"date":"2020-04-03T22:46:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T22:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/archer\/?page_id=605"},"modified":"2020-10-07T05:52:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T05:52:50","slug":"about-the-cutting-edge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/?page_id=605","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT &#8220;THE CUTTING EDGE&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: transparent; border-color: transparent; border-style: none; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-style: none; border-color: Transparent; background-color: transparent;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; height: 24px; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; height: 24px; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #993300;\"><strong>VIRTUAL TOGETHERNESS CAN TEMPORARILY REPLACE PHYSICAL ISOLATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>About Salonculinaire.com:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Salonculinaire is one of four websites initiated owned and managed by George Hill. The website targets chefs who practice at the professional level.(E.G\u00a0 Members of\u00a0 the professional level chefs association(<a href=\"https:\/\/technicalchef.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Technical Chef.com<\/span><\/em><\/a>)) and technically supported by\u00a0 Garry Hill who initiated and owns the Australian web portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/4ustralia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">4ustralia.com<\/span><\/em><\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Salonculinaire has been around on the net for over 20 years and has proudly encountered over million visitors\u2019 in its lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Salonculinaire is not, never has been, nor will be into the future, commercially focused.( <a href=\"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/\/index.php\/virtual-culinary-competitions\/\">Except\u00a0 some &#8221; Virtual competitions&#8221; seen on this site\u00a0 are delivered by &#8220;Auschef.com&#8221; for the corporate sector.)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>About Salonculinaire.com \u201cThe Cutting Edge\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The fundamental aim of a &#8220;salonculinaire.com cutting-edge&#8221; virtual meeting is to connect people to an informal virtual network that collectively encourages a sense of unity, engagement, entertainment and\u00a0 meaningful dialogue between professionals during this crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">To assists each other through these difficult times with the aid of &#8220;virtual meetings&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A meeting does not exist to provide any kind of advice, product, or fee for service, and it should be noted that any opinions expressed during online meetings are entirely individual\u2019s opinions and should not be taken as guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Free:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">There will be no commercial intention of any individual in a group and joining is completely free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong style=\"color: #993300;\">Rules and norms:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Groups may be limited to manageable numbers, thereafter a wait list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Groups will have an individual identity, name and a moderator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Participants must register and be approved to be able to join the group conversation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Accepting someone into a group is entirely at the discretion of the moderator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Joining and connecting to a meeting is entirely the risk and responsibility of the participant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We reserve the right to permanently remove anyone who displays unacceptable or unsocial behaviour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We may conduct polls to establish themes- meeting times or specific opinions that affect the groups operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Meetings will start and end on the scheduled time (This is software driven).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Everyone&#8217;s views are to be respected just as any participation in a meeting requires decorum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The Cutting Edge:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The cutting edge will be in constant evolution during the crisis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The networks will attempt to be dynamic and responsive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Consider participants requests that are feasible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong style=\"color: #993300;\">Resources:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A laptop, desktop or an iPhone with a camera and microphone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The system needs to have a good internet connection &#8211; preferably NBN.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Participants should check their system to ensure connectivity and may need to <strong>download\u00a0 &#8220;zoom&#8221; or the &#8220;zoom app&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Connection assistance cannot be provided during a meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong style=\"color: #993300;\">Potential\u00a0 <\/strong><strong style=\"color: #993300;\">groups:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Professional chefs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Culinary teachers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hospitality suppliers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Other groups may evolve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">There is a special section that links senior from any walk of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Security:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Please be aware that there are many cyber criminals around that try to send links with viruses, malware and more as attachments.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We recommend four actions:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">1. Keep your security and anti-virus programs up to date on your computer.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">2.\u00a0Ensure that the email link is from: <strong>George Hill &lt;chef.george@bigpond.com&gt;.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">3. Before clicking a link, ensure that it has the &#8220;source&#8221; at the start\u00a0 of the link EG Zoom = <strong>https:\/\/zoom.us<\/strong> followed by the meeting details.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">4. If unsure, do not open any link and contact George by phone to confirm.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5. Be aware that any virtual platform may be used to accidentally or intentionally spread misinformation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Initial Groups<\/strong><\/span> :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cutting edge Cooks and Chefs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Cutting edge Senior Happy Hour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; background-color: transparent; border-color: #f50a0a; border-style: none;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 VIRTUAL TOGETHERNESS CAN TEMPORARILY REPLACE PHYSICAL ISOLATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING. About Salonculinaire.com: Salonculinaire is one of four websites initiated owned and managed by George Hill. The website targets chefs who practice at the professional level.(E.G\u00a0 Members of\u00a0 the professional level chefs association(Technical Chef.com)) and technically supported by\u00a0 Garry Hill who initiated and owns the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"class_list":["post-605","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=605"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2543,"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/605\/revisions\/2543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salonculinaire.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}