Website syndication of P. Bournias http://www.bournias.net 2012-02-07T12:53:38+02:00 http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/images/M_images/rss.png text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/expert-witness-information-disputes.html Issues of Information Technology Disputes Information is a part of everyone’s life and can be affected globally by anyone using a computer, and a network whether it is a mobile, WIFI, or cable.  The most publicized violation of information is Identity Theft but a multitude of ways to steal... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/expert-witness-services-from-bournias.html The Expert Witness Services of P. Bournias I am an Information Technology and computer system expert with years of experience delivering information technology projects.  My experience comes from work in a variety of sectors and industries including accounting, banking, insurance, financial markets, technology, wholesale and retail, and... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/expert-witness-specialization-and-expertise.html Technology specialization that demonstrates expertise I have accumulated numerous hours of learning beyond my formal education that has been applied and proven. I am currently involved in Internet Technology Consulting, providing business clients with website creation, maintenance, and programming.  Functionalities include content management systems, Internet portals, ecommerce, forums,... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/expert-witness-industry-experience.html A synopsis of services performed and completed Industry Experience My professional business experience includes a variety of sectors and industries for sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporate entities. Banking Shipping Legal Services Tourism, Management Training... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/expert-witness-professional-qualifications.html Expert Witness Qualifications of P. Bournias Industry Experience Specializing In Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Development, and Project ManagementA diversified background of business experiences through management consulting encompassing information technology and a financial background from accounting, auditing, and taxation guiding objectives in harmony with business processes.... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/business/expert-witness-litigation-support-services/introduction-as-an-expert-witness.html An Introduction to the Expert Witness Peter Bournias Personal Biography in Summary:I am an American citizen by birth and have also attained European citizenship through family inheritance.  I am a native New Yorker and grew up in the Chelsea area of the city.From my education I attained the degree... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/genealogy/genealogy-bournias/video-about-the-castle-fortress-of-chios.html Antonios Bournias fought the Turks that used the castle fortress of Chios that was built to protect the islanders from invaders. Keep in mind that while the Greek revolution in Chios began in March 1822, it did not end until the beginning of the 1900’s because during those times... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/the-bellamy-brothers-sing-jalapenos.html The Bellamy Brothers Jalapenos This song is a contemporary perspective on life today.  Whether our lives are shaped by politicians or by fate, we should always strive to make it better even when we feel that everything is against us. B4j_9IQ6wzk text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/places/my-favorite-new-york-city-attractions.html As an ex-New Yorker, I grew up in the heart of the city in the area of Chelsea. I explored by foot and with my bicycle many of the wonderful things that make Manhattan a dream for everyone wanting to see the sites that are shown in many of the... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/genealogy/genealogy-bournias/myths-regarding-the-meaning-of-the-name-bournias.html Many last names have meaning and those meanings also cross the borders of countries.  There are names like "Smith" which are easily associated with work like an iron worker or black smith, or "Carpenter" for someone who worked with wood.On more than one occasion I have heard a variety of... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/mariah-carey-sings-hero.html Mariah Carey Hero Dedicated to my personal military friends and all those who serve our country. 0IA3ZvCkRkQ text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/manos-hatzidakis-the-smile-of-giokonda.html The Orchestra of Colors in Manos Hatzidakis, "The smile of Giokonda" A rare film with music that is a tribute to Manos Hatzidakis. Filmed on the Island of Santorini in Greece. sJmPzuRClPQ text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/jennifer-lopez-and-pit-bull-hot-and-sexy.html Jennifer Lopez and Pit Bull On the floor Jaylo is a fantastic singer and when combined with Pit Bull in this song, everyone has to move on the floor. t4H_Zoh7G5A text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/genealogy/genealogy-martinez/pictures-from-the-past-of-the-martinez-family.html Once from the shores of Europe, the Martinez family began their journey that continued on the tropical island of Puerto Rico. Here are some pictures from the past from the family album of my mother, Maria Martinez. (After you click on the first picture, you can... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/genealogy/genealogy-bournias/pictures-from-the-past-of-the-bournias-family.html We all have chests of gold that we have hidden or forgotten somewhere. Here are some of the pieces of gold from my past. (After you click on the first picture, you can change pictures by clicking on the NEXT near the top of each picture as you... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/genealogy/genealogy-bournias/map-of-chios-from-70-to-1822-ad.html A rare map of Chios This is from the book, A History of the island of Chios a.d. 70 - 1822, that was translated by Dr. Alexander M. Vlasto from the work noted as XIAKA or "The History of the island of Chios from the earliest times down to... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/suzanna-and-eleni-vougioukli.html Sisters with an incredible repertoire. I had the pleasure of meeting them at one of their performances and found their voices to be just as beautiful as they are. Here they sing Epirotan Thracian Greek traditional music. with Suzanna and Eleni Vougioukli BCw1eMgi71I text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/harry-chapin-wold.html Harry Chapin W.O.L.D. QVh6aOwY08g text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/harry-chapin-singing-taxi.html Harry Chapin Taxi c5dwksSbD34 text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/personal/music-invokes-creativity/santana-black-magic-woman.html Classic Rock Santana: Black Magic Woman ymh1o09vRWE text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/corporate-confessions.html Excuses used in the backroom of Apple and other major companies and by their CEO’s are to sooth their own guilt as to why they produce their products overseas. "It's not about money..." It's because people want to live normal lives with their families. How many company advertisements... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/greece-made-in-the-eu.html The Greek people should be enthusiastic about having Troika audit their country.  What a service the EU is providing.  The Greek people have now invented a new service for the general market, Country Auditing. The audit being conducted by Troika is unveiling the performance management of their own politicians... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/political-instability-and-corruption-increase-in-the-2012.html Here is my new year’s toast to the cohorts of the corruption game, the monkey see, monkey do politicians that sadly cannot put together one or more ideas to bring the economy into stability. The President of GermanyChristian Wilhelm Walter Wulff (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/world/europe/germany-president-christian-wulff-stops-publication-of-threatening-call-to-bild.html) accepting a personal loan with low interest... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/dynamic-pricing-trend-or-standard.html People that use the Internet regularly know where to shop and find the best bargains but the cost of those bargain prices are sometimes not what we think.I was asked by my cousin to search for an inexpensive plane ticket.  I used a few of the website links that I... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/president-christian-wulff-of-germany-must-resign.html During the economic crisis of the PIIGS of Europe, Germany has been the first country to criticize the countries for their role in corruption while they have enjoyed economic growth by using the same methods.It is not the first time that evidence of corruption has been found and the players... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/injustice-of-the-greek-tax-system.html It looks like I will find myself writing more and more about iniquity in the new year of 2012 whether it will be for people or countries or the world in general.  The latest news regarding the taxation of the “Greeks without representation” is another vindication for the removal of... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/greece-new-military-junta-opportunity-lost.html Over the years that I have lived in Greece, I have learned that the Greeks dislike the authority of the military and the police and it can be seen on every 17th of November.  I believe that this is a mistake due to the abuse of power by the dictator... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/philipp-hildebrand-deserves-the-support-of-the-people.html Here is a person that I have read about lately, and hope that he is sincere in his latest efforts to help restrain the banking industry. In an effort to give credit where it is due, I think that this is a banker with the foresight to see that... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/greek-politicians-show-no-mercy-to-handicapped-and-disabled.html Cutting public worker salaries is a necessity as is dehiring them but reducing and eliminating funding for those who are disabled and handicapped is unethical.Some teachers that I know work with special or handicapped children.  They recently told me that the government has decided to cut all funding... text/html http://www.bournias.net http://www.bournias.net/eblog/peters-viewpoint/banking-disunity-or-intentional-disorganization.html Silly me, I thought that the banks were global institutions but I found out today that although someone can receive a check to be paid in Euros from Citibank Ireland they cannot cash the check at a Citibank in another country.  Is this international banking?This is a prime...