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Full Time - This course is only available full time.
You will take eight Assessed Modules plus an Individual Project carried out in the department. Six of the modules cover core Software Engineering methods, practices and tools, and are compulsory. For the remaining two modules, you will be able to choose from Natural Language Processing, Topics in Privacy & Security, Evolutionary Computation, Concurrent & Real-Time Programming, and Functional Programming Technology.
Software Engineering has become a crucial discipline in the functioning of the modern world. Information systems, communications, transport, manufacturing and services all require well-engineered and reliable software. The focus of our MSc in Software Engineering is automated and large-scale software engineering, so the course will equip you to deal with the types of systems widely found in industry.
The MSc is a full-time, one-year course for those with some experience or background in Software Engineering. You will learn up-to-date theory and practice in the core areas of Software Engineering, and the main methods and tools used in industry. The course also covers model-driven engineering, service-oriented architectures, software architectures and user-centred design. You will gain a thorough understanding of techniques and practices of software management, including measurement and testing. This in-depth understanding of the role of software in commercial organisations will enable you to develop and maintain large-scale software systems.
You will gain a thorough understanding of techniques and practices of software management, including measurement and testing. These techniques will allow you to understand the role of software in commercial organisations and you will be able to develop and maintain these large scale systems.
You can also choose to apply for one of our internships, which will begin when you have finished your course. Find out more about the scheme.
Course Aims
When you graduate, you will be able to apply advanced Software Engineering techniques to analyse systems and design solutions, particularly in a commercial context. You will have experience of using state-of-the-art Software Engineering tool suites (e.g., Eclipse and Epsilon). You will also understand the human factors in Software Engineering, and will be able to design systems taking into account the needs of users.
Your individual project gives you the chance to specialise in a specific area of Software Engineering, as you will undertake independent research and apply your results to develop a real solution – an application, tool or technique.
On graduation, you will be equipped to design and maintain large systems in a wide range of industries, or to pursue an academic research career in Software Engineering.
Learning Outcomes
Both my supervisors were great sources of inspiration and support. I could always reach out to my personal supervisor for help. My project supervisor was one of the best - working with him, I learnt a lot about the subject, and I developed other skills like research and document review.
Arijit Mukherjee
MSc Software Engineering 2010
Now Project Manager (Technology) for Barclays Corporate
Full-time taught postgraduate courses run for 12 months from the start of the academic year in October. Students on these courses are expected to be in attendance at York for the full 12 months, except for when the Department is closed. Please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Administrator for more details.
When you are awarded the MSc in Software Engineering, you will automatically meet some of the conditions for professional engineering status in the UK, as follows:
This course is recognised by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, in partial fulfilment of the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
This course is also recognised by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for the purposes of partial fulfilment of the educational requirement for CEng registration.
All modules are compulsory except where stated. Students choose two optional modules.
|Module Title
|Short Description
|Group Project: Software Management
|Autumn & Spring
|The group project aims to provide students with project management skills and techniques, which are directly applicable to a software project. Students will work in teams to engage in a practical software project aiming to produce a high quality software artefact.
|Service-Oriented Architecture
|The aim of this module is to introduce the concepts and design principles of service-oriented systems, the non technical aspects, impact on culture as well as the various interoperability standards, technology infrastructure and security considerations.
|Model-Driven Engineering
|This aims to introduce the theory, principal and practices of model-driven engineering, focusing on technical topics including: modelling, metamodelling, model management, model transformation, model-driven traceability, workflows, model validation and model evolution. Non-technical issues will also be considered.
|User Centred Design
|User Centred Design introduces students the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This field covers all aspects of people's interactions with digital systems.
|Concurrent and Real-Time Programming (optional)
|This module studies the features of Real-Time Java and applies them to concurrent embedded-systems programming.
|Natural Language Processing (optional)
|The module will focus on several key areas within NLP such as compositional distributional semantics, topic models, morphology learning and relation extraction.
|Evolutionary Computation (optional)
|This module provides a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the subject of evolutionary systems; that is, systems that embody algorithms inspired by natural evolutionary systems (e.g. genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolutionary strategies, and co-evolutionary frameworks) to evolve solutions to problems.
|Software Measurement & Testing
|Software Measurement & Testing teaches methods of software verification, including advanced testing and static-analysis techniques.
|Systems Architectures
|Systems Architectures provides an introduction to systems 'in-the-large', i.e., system components and their interconnections.
|Topics in Privacy & Security (optional)
|Privacy and Security addresses the variety of modern day security goals, the range of attacks that can be launched, and the security defense mechanism that can be used to counter them.
|Functional Programming Technology (optional)
|This module explores some of the tools and techniques for programming in a functional language such as Haskell.
|Final Project - Software Engineering
|Summer & Vacation
|A substantial, independent research project building on the taught course, culminating in a dissertation.
You will have a personal tutor and will be part of a tutorial group, usually comprising of five or fewer students. Your personal tutor provides academic and pastoral advice throughout your course. When you undertake your individual project, you will be allocated a supervisor within your area of interest, so your supervisor may then change.
All the modules you take will be assessed, and we deliberately employ a variety of forms of assessment. These include practical exercises, reports and closed examinations. Your project assessment will be made up of a dissertation, a talk about your project, and a concise paper that you will be encouraged to publish.
The assessments take place at various times during the year. Closed examinations take place in:
Practical exercises, reports and other forms of open assessment are typically issued towards the end of the teaching sessions of an optional module. Work for these assessments must be submitted by fixed deadlines well after the conclusion of the taught sessions.
Please note timescales, modules and project descriptions may be subject to change.
Internship scheme
You can also choose to apply for one of our internships, which begin after you have completed your individual project. Find out more about the scheme.
You are taught a broad range of project management skills, which you will directly apply to a medium-sized software project that is conducted in small student teams.
The course concludes with your individual project. You may choose a topic among the many offered by the academic staff, or you may propose your own topic. Some recent topics were:
Software Engineering has become a crucial discipline in the functioning of the modern world. Information systems, communications, transport, manufacturing and services all require well-engineered and reliable software. This course focuses especially on software systems with a high requirement for dependability.
The MSc in Software Engineering course is intended for students who possess a strong Computer Science degree.
Typically, you will have achieved at least an upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline with an appropriate mathematical basis.
We are willing to consider applications from those who do not fit this profile. We will, for example, consider applicants who do not have an appropriate qualification but have appropriate industrial experience.
Your knowledge of computer science will include at least the following:
If you don't meet these requirements, you may be interested in our MSc in Computing or MSc in Information Technology.
For more information about completing your application, please take a look at the University's webpages which tell you how to apply.
In particular, please take note of the supporting documents we need to see in order to be able to make a decision about your application. You are also required to nominate a referee who should be from your current employer or place of study.
You can apply through our online application system (SELECT).
While there is no official closing date for applications, it is important to apply as early as possible.
We have a Taught Masters Scholarship that applicants holding an offer for one of our taught MSc courses can apply for. Find out more about the award.
Did you know that we offer our MSc students a continuation scholarship? Should you decide to stay and study for a PhD after you graduate, you could be eligible to have your fees paid. Check out the details of the award.
This course, like all others in the University, welcomes students of all backgrounds and circumstances.
If English is not your first language, or your first degree was not taught in English, then you will need to have attained a suitable language qualification no more than two years before the start of the course.
The University's Postgraduate Study webpages will tell you more about the English language requirements for graduate students.
The MSc in Software Engineering is an advanced course that assumes entrants have a strong background in object-oriented (OO) programming and design.
You will be a competent programmer, with a good level of experience in Java, or a similar OO language. You need to prepare yourself to write object-oriented software in Java before you arrive. Here is some material that you might find useful. Here are some appropriate texts to bring you up to speed:
For software engineering, you should understand what is meant by a software engineering lifecycle, a method and a technique. You should understand what is meant by requirements capture/analysis, specification/conceptual modelling, design, implementation and maintenance. You should know what is meant by agile development and by software verification and validation. We recommend that you consult a reputable software engineering text book, notably,
For further information about preparing for your MSc, please see our module advice page.
Due to the intensive nature of the course, students are required to be in York during the following periods:
However, it should be noted that the MSc is full time and it is assumed that students are working whether or not they are in full attendance.
We asked a recent graduate, James Mistry, about his experience at York, and how his time here prepared him for the workplace. He currently works for BT, and was happy for us to film him so that you can find out why he chose to study here.
Here at York, we're really proud of the fact that more than 97% of our postgraduate students go on to employment or further study within six months of graduating from York. We think the reason for this is that our courses prepare our students for life in the workplace through our collaboration with industry to ensure that what we are teaching is useful for employers.
Our postgraduate taught courses are specifically designed to meet the needs of industry, and the thorough grounding we provide, alongside the skills you learn from undertaking a Masters degree, will stand you in good stead in the workplace.
Here's some idea of the industry sectors our postgraduate students work in:
Internship scheme
Improve your employment prospects by applying for one of our internships, which begin after you have completed your individual project. Find out more about the scheme.


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Really need a bit of advice. I want to do 3 months fruit picking as soon as I arrive in OZ so I can get it out the way and get my 2nd year visa.
I'm thinking of heading to coffs harbour and doing it there, as some of the hostes help you find the work. Is coffs a gd area? Will I meet other back packers there?
Will there be fruit picking jan onwards?
After this I plan to head to sydney for a while.

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Project title: Human factors aspects of remote workstations
Investigators: Dr Andrew Howes, Prof Dylan Jones, Dr Roy Ruddle, and Justin Savage
Funding: DERA (1999-2000)
Note: this research took place while Roy Ruddle was employed at Cardiff University
Small, lightweight uninhabited air vehicles (UAVs) provide a cost-efficient mechanism for surveillance and searching tasks. Applications include National Park and wildlife management, crowd control, and coastguard operations, as well as other applications that are in the military domain. The use of a tele-operation system to control an air vehicle and its sensors introduces many human factors problems that are not present when people are on board an aircraft. For example, the available bandwidth restricts the resolution, frame rate and field of view of sensor information which can be transmitted to the UAV's control station. Slow frame rates have a detrimental effect on people's ability to detect objects, especially in dynamic scenes. The use of a narrow field of view increases the time that is required to search a particular area. When the orientation of sensors is fixed in relation to the UAV, controllers are unable to look around in a flexible manner. This inhibits searching and may effect the accuracy with which they can build up an overall mental picture of an environment's contents. Dynamic camera control increases the complexity of the interface, but allows more flexible searching and object tracking.
Ruddle, R. A., Savage, J. C., & Jones, D. M. (1999). Effects of cameras configurations on target observation that is performed from an uninhabited air vehicle. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 43rd Annual Meeting (HFES'99), 81-85.
White, J. L., Ruddle, R. A., Howes, A., Snowden, R. J., Savage, J. C., & Jones, D. M. (2001). Eyes in the sky: Human factors and uninhabited air vehicles. Journal of Defence Science, 6, 88-94.


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Direct from GamesCom 2009, the newest ally to Shepard's crew has been unveiled, Grunt: a ruthless Krogan mercenary. Reckless, unpredictable, and irrationally violent, Grunt will prove to be a vital asset to the crew; if Shepard can keep him under control. (Not Rated)
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This class helps expectant parents prepare for the first year after baby's birth. We work to develop a realistic picture of what to expect, we offer practical tips for managing common challenges, and discuss the importance of self-care and a network of support.
Register online now >> or call (206)789-0883.
Class Topics
Topics include developing routines for coping with some common challenges of life with baby, getting sleep and taking care of yourself as a parent, returning to work, strengthening the couple relationship, finding a supportive network, becoming the parent you want to be, and other topics of relevance to new parents.
Time/Place: This 2.5 hour class is offered about once or twice a month at Northwest Hospital, UWMC Northgate, or at Parent Trust's Center for Strong Families in south Seattle and at our Mountlake Terrace classroom.
When to take this class: Any time in the third trimester.
Cost: $40/couple (NOTE: This class is included in select Great Starts™ series where noted in the class schedules). Parent Club coupons accepted for 15% discount. Additional scholarships available upon request.
Our Instructors
This class is taught by a subset of our childbirth educators who are also postpartum doulas, nurses, and/or parents with newborn experience.


text: I'm new to the link and I can see that I'm dealing with experts. I got lucky and grabbed a 2005 M3 (SMG) that is in production. Hope to have end of May or first of June. :dunno: , jet black with cinnamon interior, 19's premium package and such. I have heard mixed reviews about the stock exhaust on the M3? Some same change the exhaust and others are saying that it's perfect. haven't heard the exhaust in person? Keep it or change it once I break the car in.


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Providing government financial aid to upgrade a Belgian-owned smelter in South Australia before a feasibility study is conducted into whether the project is worth it is poor policy, the federal opposition says.
Nyrstar wants to overhaul its 120-year-old zinc and lead smelter at Port Pirie to make it profitable and meet tightening environmental standards.
Under an in-principle deal announced on Monday, the project will be funded by $100 million from Nyrstar, $100 million from forward sales of silver conditionally underwritten by the South Australian government and $150 million in debt guaranteed by the federal government.
The federal opposition spokesman on regional development, Bob Baldwin, said the deal illustrated the government's "carefree" attitude with money.
"Putting this up before any feasibility study is a bit dangerous," he said. Mr Baldwin said it was good to support industry but he said Nyrstar should have funded the feasibility work itself before seeking government support.
"The company is big enough to fund its own feasibility study, they should not have to rely on government funding grants to run a feasibility study," he said.
"I'm not casting aspersions on the company but it is almost like it has come off the back of a thought bubble."
Regional Development Minister
Mr Crean said that would have opened the possibility that public funds would have to be used to clean up contamination at and around the plant.
He conceded there was an "element of risk" for the government from the transaction. "It's a risk that we're prepared to wear because the risk on the other side – the risk of the closure, the risk of the debate about clean-up regardless – is far greater."
The SA opposition's industry spokesman, Steven Marshall, said the government had to provide much more detail on how the deal was structured.
The South Australian government estimates that the closure of the plant would result in the loss of 2500 jobs.
Mr Crean said it was hoped the "partnership" with Nyrstar would modernise the plant to allow it to take advantage of global opportunities and secure jobs, and do so in a more environmentally responsible way.
But he also stressed the government would give the guarantee only if the project passed due diligence.
"If the due diligence doesn't stack-up, it doesn't matter whether we guarantee it or not – no investor is going to put the money into it," he said.
"Given our discussions with Nyrstar, and they have been extensive, we are confident that this can be done, but we need to continue the process.
"And these are the judgments one has to make in the regional interest and ultimately in the national interest."
The issue of lead emissions from the plant is extremely sensitive, and the state government emphasised that Nyrstar would look to cut emissions by up to 75 per cent through its investment as well as contribute $30 million towards remediating contaminated sites.
But the state government has also promised to place the site's environmental licence conditions under ministerial control, sparking allegations that it has nobbled the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Mr Crean said the improved environmental performance was a key consideration.
"We wouldn't be backing this unless there was a commitment by the company to clean up the facility," he said.
"And it would be to not only clean up the facility – which has been required by law anyway – but to put money into a fund which measures the lead level.
"The clean-up would have needed to happen anyway, what we're doing is getting the double: the clean-up and the investment."
South Australian Premier
"The EPA will still administer the licence and the EPA's current stringent standards that they've recently introduced will be the subject of this 10-year licence," he said.
"All we've done is provide a measure of regulatory certainty over that 10-year period so that we can attract the investors that will allow this project to get off the ground.
"Investors want to see a direct path to government so that they can put their case."
Prime Minister
"This is important to the regional economy of South Australia. It has also got impacts for the economy of Tasmania. So we have worked through and we have assessed risk here," she said.
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A Brooklyn woman found a gun in her 11-year-old son's room and didn't wait long to turn it in to community activists, who eventually gave it to the police.
The mom admitted that she was suspicious of her son's friends and decided to look around his room. She came across a .38-caliber handgun and handed it over to community activists Tony Herbert and Anthony Newerls.
"I'm just relieved to get that gun out of my house," she said.
The 11-year-old boy told his mom that a teenager gave him the gun for safekeeping. If people who own the gun find out about this, the child could be in a lot of danger.
Newerls said that the mom likely saved someone's life by turning in the gun. "Can you imagine a sixth-grader taking this gun to school?" he asked. "This is why we ask parents to look into their kids' rooms. The consequences of one bullet doesn't hurt just one person. It hurts many."
Herbert also encourages parents to look through their kids' rooms. "We want mothers to flip their rooms. Go inside. Talk to your kids. You pay the rent so you have the entitlement to go in there and do whatever you need to do to find out what is happening in that kid's life," he said.
Police officials in Brooklyn persuade people to turn in guns by having an ongoing buy-back program in which people can receive $100 for turning in a gun.
"Anytime we can get a gun off the streets I am all for it. They can always call a precinct and we will come and pick it up," Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.
Do you think the Brooklyn mom had a right to look through hers son's room? Would you have done the same thing?
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DALLAS (AP) -- Authorities say the charges that put an unwitting victim of a midair explosives hoax under arrest in Texas were drug-related.
Officials say Christopher Shell was arrested at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday on outstanding warrants for two drug possession charges -- less than 2 ounces of marijuana and less than 28 grams of a controlled substance.
Shell was jailed Friday morning on $3,000 bond in Collin County near Dallas.
Shell had been flying home to celebrate his 29th birthday when he ended up being the victim of a trick that forced the plane's return to Philadelphia. He was escorted off the aircraft at gunpoint, then cleared of any wrongdoing.
A man has been charged with falsely reporting that a passenger was carrying an explosive substance.


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If you've ever had a great mentor in your life, you know how valuable and rewarding a mentor/mentee relationship can be. But how do you find and "land" a great mentor?
Do you straight-up ask someone that you admire to be your mentor? That's a bit like walking up to a supermodel in a bar and asking her (him) to be your fiancee. You can come off as presumptuous and a bit stalker-y ("I will not be ignored, Dan"). After all, mentorship implies a long-term nurturing relationship. What if your potential mentor just isn't that into you? Awwwwwkward.
However, I have had lots of great experiences with mentors and know that it's worth the effort to find a good one. So when Jessica at UpMo.com asked me to answer some questions about the care and feeding of mentors, I had lots to talk about. Check out our Q&A on mentorship.
I wrote about my test drive of UpMo.com, a new online career and network management tool, a few weeks ago. It's still in free beta if you want to try it out yourself.
Do you have advice to share on the subject? How did you find your most influential mentor? How have mentees approached you?


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Since June, Aquarius has announced plans to close two of the loss-making South African platinum operations, Everest and Marikana. Aquarius chief executive
At the remaining loss-making mine, Kroondal, Aquarius said production improved during the June quarter but remained disrupted by issues with hanging wall supports. The miner expects production at the mine to trend back toward full capacity by the end of the calendar year.
The miner noted prices of all platinum group metals fell during the June quarter, driven lower by poor investor sentiment due to European economic malaise and evidence of slowing economic growth in China.
Mr Murray said he was confident that the company's new operational configuration, which includes becoming an owner-operator at its remaining South African mines, would enable it to withstand the continuing downturn in the platinum sector.
"Our cash reserves of $US180 million at 30 June provide us with sufficient funds to manage our operating miners over the next 12 months," he said.
The miner's tailing operations in South Africa and its Mimosa joint venture in Zimbabwe remained cash-flow positive during the June quarter.
But Mr Murray flagged the possibility of industrial action at the company's South African mines was high over the winter period as a result of inter-union rivalries that were also affecting rival miners.
"Aquarius is by no means immune to this threat and intermittent unlawful industrial action has occurred at one of Kroondal's four shafts in July," Mr Murray said. "We are working hard to resolve this in order to return to uninterrupted production as soon as possible."
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The site is part of the Incredible Pass network, it has a nice design. Upon entering, you get to the network central. It might be a bit confusing at first, but you should be fine after you get to know their structure. The model directory and the central list of updates is pretty useful. It's also possible to choose one site and view the content of only that one.
The site currently holds 99 girls, all of them have a ~17 minutes long video scene. This site possibly has the hottest hispanic girls in the network. Forget about the pictures, only a few girls have mediocre photos, the rest is caps from the vids. All of vids have same resolution, 460x348, the newer ones are medium quality, the earlier are a bit worse. Fortunately the newer ones are better, medium quality. The interview part isn't too interesting, maybe it's a bit better if you know Spanish. Then there's a blowjob scene and fucking, using a condom. There are humiliation scenes at the end of many vids, writing insults on their forehead with a marker, making the girls eat cum with a spoon, and brush teeth with cum.
Most of them can be watched streamed or downloaded in both WMV and QuickTime formats. For WMV, there were both segmented and full files available, for QuickTime, only 4 segments per movie. However, the newest updates are only added in WMV format, in one full file, 2 different bitrates. I'm fine with that personally. I should mention an issue here, you cannot resume paused downloads.
As an Incredible Pass member, you get access to all of their sites. Currently those are:
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~Warlock~ chapter 1
Long ago.. In the worlds largets region existed a kingdom called ''Azorah'' In Azorah lived many people called ''Mages'' a mage were magic users that could use Element magic,Illusion Magic, Summoning Magic,Healing Magic, Shape shifting magic, Sealing Magic,Barrier magic. And some Powerful Mages could use Forbidden Magic like Dark Magic...
The most powerful Mage in Azorah earned the title ''Warlock''
Year x113...
~Arbalast~ -Middle School for Young Mages- in Azorah
???- White! hurry up we are going to come late to class!
White-Tenma! wait a second!... *looking at 2 students who battles* ''dam they are good''... Im coming!
Hi! My name is White Gildray! i'm 14 years old and i have a dream... Im going to become the Warlock of Azorah one day and defeat a certain man... That girl over there screaming my name is my best friend Tenma, we have been friends since we were just mere kids. Shes always there for me and looks after me, im really glad that i have her as my friend.
~First lesson of the day... Elemental Magic!~
Teacher- Can anyone tell me what the Five Elements are and which one is weaker angainst another?
???-*Raises hes hand*
Teacher- Yes! Alexander?
Alex- There are 5 existing elements. Fire,Wind,Earth,Water and Lighting. Fire is Strong against wind and weak against water. Wind is strong against Lighting but weak against fire. Water is strong against Fire but weak against Earth, Earth is Strong Against Lighting but Weak against water and Lighting is strong against Earth but weak against wind.
Teacher- Perfect Alexander!
This guy here... i hate him.. Alexander Rayzon , the smartest kid in our class (maybe the smartest in school) a real genius whose good at everything...
Teacher- Next Question! Whose the current Warlock in our Era?
White- *raises hes hand* Its The Warlock named Romonac Arian! hes the most powerful mage and the King of Azorah! and one day, i will be just like him!
Alex- Pff dream on! i will be the one who will become Warlock!
White- What did you say!? Are you trying to pickup a fight ?!
Alex- hehe... bring it on...
Teacher- Stop it you two! you could do it after class...
~After class, in the schoolyard~
Tenma- hes Alex! White, you got no chance against him!
White- Tenma! I will torn that Bastard apart!
Alex- White! Are you ready!?
White- Lets do this! *Charges Magic power in both hands* Here goes! Earth Magic: Stone Prison
*Ground shakes... 5 walls of Stone appears to the left,right,above,front,back on Alex.
Alex- Useless piece of trash magic... *Charges magic power in right hand* Lighting Magic: Lighting Axe of Dismair! *Alex Cuts threw the stones* Is this all you got White?
White- ''Shit hes powerful... to be able to preform that high level of Lighting magic..'' I Guess i have no choice but to use *Charges Magic power in hes left hand* Water Magic: Great Water Dragon Blast!
Alex- ''what..! hes able to use this kind of water level without any water nearby!'' *Jumps up* *Thorws hes Lighting axe at White*
White- *Dodges the Axe*
Alex- You fool hehe.... *Charges Magic power in both hands* Illusion Magic: Leaf Rain of Sleep!
White- Whats going on.... *Collapses*
Alex- Hmph idiot! you fell right into my illusion...
???- Wake up you fool... i cant belive im actually trapped within this kid...
White- *In hes Dream* Whats going on... who are you?
My first fanfiction lol! Chapter 2 will come out tomorrow!


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THE CLEOPATRA Luxury Resort Collection Sharm El Sheikh is located in the Sinai Peninsula in the splendid isolation of Nabq Bay along the shores of the Red Sea with a water front private beach.
The Resort offers one of a kind ambience and style by reflecting the location, culture and history.
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In your trip reports and general input on the forums, please do not refer to rhinos or other endangered species if the info may contribute to putting these animals at risk.
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Eagle Scouts shine, even after reaching the top honor in Scouting. NESA celebrates the achievements of the Eagle Scouts shown below. Recognize the success of another Eagle by completing the form found at nesa.org/eaglemagawards.
Matthew Scott Abernathy
Houston, Texas
Graduated in May 2013 with a master's degree in marine science from Texas A&M – Galveston. His major field of study was marine resource management. Abernathy won scholarships an unprecedented three consecutive times from the Texas Outdoor Writers Association.
Anthony E. Bellmore
Curwensville, Pa.
Graduated from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa., with a Bachelor of Science in marine biology with a minor in biological diving.
Joseph A. Bergstrom
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Graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands, Redlands, Calif. He's currently employed as a property administrator at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.
Giancarlo Massaro Boswell
College Station, Texas
Graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering. He recently accepted a position with Honeywell.
Jason N. Byrd
Boise, Idaho
Received his Doctorate in Physics from the University of Connecticut and accepted a postdoctoral position at a theoretical chemistry institute in Gainesville, Fla.
Paul Neel de Leon
Audubon, Pa.
Completed his master's degree in English from Georgetown University and will begin a teaching position at the U.S. Military Academy in the fall.
Geoffrey Fehling
Harrisburg, Pa.
Elected Editor-in-Chief of the George Mason Law Review in 2010. He graduated from George Mason Law in 2011 and is an associate attorney at McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC in Harrisburg, Pa.
Larry D. French Sr.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Elected Worshipful Master of Dormont-Whitehall Lodge #684 for the ensuing Masonic year beginning on St. John's Day 2012.
Kenneth J. Hager, Esq.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in December 2012 and was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar to practice law. He was also selected as a fellow with the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, and Law in Philadelphia, Pa.
Judge Joseph "Tad" Halbach
Houston, Texas
Selected as the 2012 Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists. Halbach is board-certified in civil trial law. He is judge of the 333rd District Court and the Statewide Silica MDL Judge for the State of Texas. A lifelong Scouter in the Sam Houston Area Council, Halbach has been honored with the Silver Beaver Award, the District Award of Merit, and the St. George Emblem for is leadership in Catholic Scouting.
Gregory Hausheer
Maitland, Fla.
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David T. Juratovac
Oregon City, Ore.
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Michael Levy
Cherry Hill, N.J.
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Francis Eugene "Gene" Lewis
Tyler, Texas
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Tucson, Ariz.
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Raleigh, N.C.
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Little York, Ill.
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Joplin, Mo.
The third-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, was recently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. Skelley will serve on the Executive Committee for AOA for the academic 2013-2014 year.
Scott Lee Sonntag
Victoria, Texas
Graduated December 14, 2012 from Texas A&M University's School of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in rangeland management and ecology.
Frank J. Visconi
Dover, Tenn.
Received his Juris Doctorate at the age of 66. Also has a B.A. and M.P.A. earned while working full-time in law enforcement after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps ('64-'68) including a tour in Vietnam ('65-'66).
Dee K. Waddell
Houston, Texas
Graduated with his Doctorate of Management from the University of Maryland University College on May 11, 2013. He also recently accepted the position of senior vice president and chief information officer with Universal Weather and Aviation Inc.
Christopher Wendell
Torrance, Calif.
Graduated cum laude from University of California at Los Angeles, Calif., in 2009. Graduated from University of Iowa, College of Law in Iowa City, Iowa earning his Juris Doctorate in May, 2012. He passed the California State Bar Exam in November, 2012.
John Edward Wiges
Virginia Beach, Va.
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This is the Board's report to shareholders on directors' remuneration and covers both executive directors and non-executive directors. It has been prepared by the Remuneration Committee and has been approved by the Board. This report is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting "AGM".
Part 1 Executive directors' remuneration
Part 2 Non-executive directors' remuneration
Part 3 Additional statutory and other disclosures
Unless otherwise noted, the disclosures in the Directors' remuneration report are unaudited.
Dear Shareholder
The Remuneration Committee "the Committee" keeps under regular review the elements of the Wood Group senior management remuneration package. Its aim is to achieve a level and a mix which represents a fair and competitive reward with an appropriate balance between incentive and retention and an ability to attract high quality people. The intention of the overall remuneration package is that it should deliver pay at around industry median levels for "on target" performance, with the potential for top quartile remuneration for exceptional performance.
The remuneration structure is base salary plus performance related payment elements based on both annual and longer term sets of objectives. The base salary is set at a competitive level with comparable skill sets and responsibilities in other companies. The annual bonus for executive directors is based on delivery of both corporate and personal objectives. A new rolling three year Long Term Incentive Plan "LTIP" was approved by shareholders in 2007. The first cycle under this LTIP runs from 2008 to 2010. A new three year cycle commences each year.
The Committee will be particularly conscious of changing market and competitive circumstances in considering all aspects of remuneration over the coming period. The executive directors have themselves proposed that their base salary should be unchanged in 2009 and the Committee has accepted this. The Committee will keep under careful review the operation of the LTIP for the 2008-10 and 2009-11 cycles, with the objective of maintaining appropriate incentive and maximising alignment with shareholders' interests..
Additionally, the Committee keeps under review the remuneration policy for around 50 managers below executive director level. The objectives of the policy here are broadly the same as for executive directors, but with targets set to reflect individual manager's sphere of control.
John Morgan Chairman, Remuneration Committee
The aim of the Committee is to establish an overall remuneration structure which will
The Committee aims to reflect best practice wherever possible and, in setting remuneration policy, gives full consideration to the relevant provisions of the Combined Code and the Directors' Remuneration Report Regulations 2002.
When considering remuneration policy, the Committee reviews the level of rewards that are offered by other companies, including companies within comparable sectors and geography as well as companies of comparable size and complexity in other sectors. Given that the Group operates in specialised and international markets, regard is also given to remuneration of peers within the same industry sector, which are often based in the US. As directly comparable and precise data for these comparator groups is often difficult to obtain, the Committee takes advice from the Chairman and the Chief Executive.
As noted above, one of the Committee's key objectives is to align the remuneration of executive directors with the long term strategy of the Group and with maximising shareholder value. In order to do this remuneration packages comprise fixed elements and variable, performance related, elements. The typical total remuneration package for each executive director therefore comprises a basic salary and benefits, an annual cash bonus, a deferred bonus and participation in the Group's long term incentive schemes. The main elements of each are summarised in the table below:
Summary of remuneration of UK executive directors in 2008
Summary of remuneration of US executive directors in 2008
(1) The bonus figures in the table above relate to amounts earned in respect of the year ended 31 December. The cash bonuses will be paid by 31 March in the following year. The deferred bonuses will be paid after a two year deferral period and are subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances.
(2) Benefits vary between directors but typically include a cash allowance in lieu of a company car, private health and dental coverage.
(3) Benefits paid to MH Papworth and LJ Thomas include cash payments in lieu of pension benefits above the scheme specific cap.
(4) M Straughen joined the Board on 1 May 2007.
(5) Benefits paid to M Straughen include a cash payment in lieu of pension benefits.
(6) The only element of remuneration that is pensionable is salary.
(7) J B Renfroe joined the Board on 26 February 2008.
Salary levels are reviewed and approved annually by the Committee which has decided to accept the proposal from the executive directors that their 2009 salaries should remain unchanged at the 2008 levels.
The level of benefits typically provided includes a cash allowance in lieu of a company car, private health and dental coverage and some directors receive cash payments in lieu of pension benefits above the UK scheme specific cap. M Straughen has elected to receive a cash payment in lieu of pension payments.
Annual bonuses are based on a combination of:
The annual bonus is split into a cash component and a deferred component. The Committee has set the maximum cash bonus potential for executive directors for 2008 and 2009 at 50% of basic salary, and it will be paid by 31 March in the following year.
A deferred bonus equal to the cash bonus is payable when EBITA growth over inflation is 5% or greater. A deferred bonus of 50% of the cash bonus is payable where EBITA growth over inflation is less than 5%. All deferred bonuses are deferred for two years and are subject to forfeiture in certain circumstances.
Bonus payments are not part of pensionable earnings.
During 2008, achievement of aggregate financial measures was 11% above budget and overall individual bonus payments including the deferred element ranged from 83% to 91% of base salary.
Long term incentive schemes play an important role in the retention and motivation of executive directors and senior executives, consistent with our goal of achieving shareholder value. In this respect the Group has put in place the following long term incentive schemes:
Long Term Incentive Scheme "LTIS". Introduced in May 2005 for executive directors and around 35 senior executives, the LTIS provided incentives for performance over a three year period to 31 December 2007. Details of the LTIS are provided in note 3c)(i).
The LTIS awards made to the executive directors during the 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2007 performance cycle are shown in the table below:
(1) Vested and exercised in March 2008
(2) Vest in March 2009
(3) Vest in March 2010
Long Term Incentive Plan "LTIP". Introduced in April 2007 for executive directors and around 35 senior executives, this is a replacement for the LTIS above and is designed to provide incentives for three year rolling performance cycles commencing 1 January 2008. Details of the LTIP are provided in note 3c)(ii).
Long Term Retention Plan "LTRP". Introduced in 2003, the LTRP was designed to align rewards to financial performance and results in the awarding of Wood Group par value options to participants. Since the introduction of the LTIS this scheme has primarily been aimed at a group of around 350 employees in the layer below those participating in the LTIS. Details of the LTRP are provided in note 3c)(iii) and details of the awards made are disclosed in 3d).
Executive Share Option Schemes. Established in 2002, the executive share option schemes provide for the grant of options to executive directors and senior executives. No awards have been made to executive directors since 2005. Full details of the executive share option schemes are provided in note 3c)(iv) and details of the awards made are disclosed in 3d).
Sir Ian Wood does not participate in any of the long term incentive schemes.
Pension benefits to UK based executive directors
The benefits and terms for the UK based executive directors who are active members of the John Wood Group PLC Retirement Benefit Scheme "JWG RBS", which is a defined benefit pension scheme, are shown in the following table. With effect from 6 April 2007 future benefits within the JWG RBS were provided on a Career Average Revalued Earnings "CARE" basis.
A scheme specific pensionable earnings cap of £118,800 was set in April 2008 escalating at Retail Price Index "RPI" plus 1.25% per annum. Pension increases are set at the rate of increase in RPI capped at 5% per annum for service from 6 April 1997 to 30 June 2005, and the rate of increase in RPI, capped at 2.5% per annum for service from 1 July 2005.
Death in service benefits entitle the surviving spouse or dependants to a pension based on a percentage of that which would have been received at normal retirement date based on final pensionable salary at the date of death.
Benefits provided to A G Langlands in excess of the scheme specific pension cap are provided by way of an unfunded, unapproved arrangement. Final pensionable salary is capped from 6 April 2008 at £425,000 per annum increasing at RPI plus 1.25%.
M H Papworth and L J Thomas receive a cash contribution in lieu of pension benefits above the scheme specific cap equal to 10% of the difference between base salary and the level of pension cap.
M Straughen receives a cash payment of 10% of base salary in lieu of pension provision.
Sir Ian Wood ceased to be an active member of the Scheme during 2007.
The directors below had the following accrued entitlements under the JWG RBS at 31 December 2008. For A G Langlands the figures include entitlements under unfunded, unapproved schemes
US based executive directors are entitled to participate in the Wood Group 401k plan which is a defined contribution scheme. In addition they are entitled to participate in a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan which provides a company contribution based upon the level of employee deferrals.
A G Semple is provided with a pension arrangement of a defined benefit nature, providing an equivalent level of benefits to that provided in the JWG RBS. If he dies in pensionable service, his surviving spouse or dependants are entitled to a pension of half of the pension that would have been received at normal retirement date based on the final pensionable salary at the date of death. Final pensionable salary is capped from 6 April 2008 at $536,562 per annum, increasing at RPI plus 1.25%.
J B Renfroe's benefits are provided in defined contribution form. During the year the Group's contribution on his behalf to a 401k plan amounted to $11,500 (2007: nil)
A G Semple and J B Renfroe are provided with life assurance cover of approximately four times basic salary.
It is the Committee's view that these contractual notice periods continue to be appropriate and in line with current best practice. None of the service contracts provide for pre-determined amounts of compensation in the event of early termination. On termination of service contracts by the Group, in certain circumstances executive directors are entitled to the payment of their salary and benefits in kind provided that they will be subject to a general duty to mitigate their loss. Equity awards on termination are treated in accordance with the plan rules. Within contractual constraints, the Committee will endeavour to ensure that executive directors do not receive such payments if they believe that their performance has had a detrimental effect on shareholder value.
Executive directors are not permitted to accept external directorships or other significant appointments without the Chief Executive's prior consent and, in the case of the Chief Executive, the Chairman's consent.
Non-executive directors are paid directors' fees, which reflect the commitment expected of them, and are reimbursed all necessary and reasonable expenses in the performance of their duties. Additional fees are paid in respect of attendance at each Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and for one paid meeting of the Nominations Committee per annum. Non-executive directors do not participate in the Group's annual bonus, share option, LTRP, LTIS, LTIP or pension plans. The non-executive directors have each entered into letters of engagement addressing remuneration, services to be provided, conflicts of interest and confidentiality. Subject to the requirement for retirement by rotation under the Articles of Association, the letters of engagement do not have fixed terms and are terminable with 90 days written notice.
With effect from 1st January 2008, non-executive directors can elect to be paid in either pounds sterling or in US dollars at the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. There are no changes to the structure or level of non-executive directors' fees for 2009.
(1) Appointed 23 May 2007
(2) In 2007, certain directors were paid an agreed fee in US dollars. These have been converted for comparative purposes at an exchange rate of US$1.99/£1.00.
3a) The Remuneration Committee
The Committee advises the Board on executive remuneration and sets the remuneration packages of each of the executive directors. The Committee has a written charter and is comprised solely of independent non-executive directors. During the year, the members were JC Morgan (Chairman), R Monti, DJ Ogren and NH Smith. The Committee charter is publicly available on the Group's website.
At the invitation of the Chairman of the Committee, Sir Ian Wood and AG Langlands attended meetings in 2008, except when their own remuneration was being discussed, to provide advice on setting remuneration for other executive directors. In addition, the Group's Head of Human Resources provided advice to the Committee.
3b) TSR performance graph
As the Company is listed in the UK FTSE 250 index, by way of providing a reasonable Total Shareholder Return "TSR" comparison, the graph below compares the Total Shareholder Return on a holding of shares in John Wood Group PLC with the Total Shareholder Return on a holding of shares in the companies in the UK FTSE 250 index for the last five financial years.
All shares and options issued under the following long term incentives operate, in aggregate, within the Association of British Insurers "ABI" dilution limits in terms of the issue of new shares.
(i) Long Term Incentive Scheme "LTIS"
The Committee introduced the LTIS for executive directors (excluding the Chairman) and around 35 key senior executives in 2005. Participation in the LTIS was limited to executive directors and those other key senior executives who, in the opinion of the Committee, were able to materially influence the achievement of the Group's long term business goals. The LTIS and the proposed parameters of its operation were approved by shareholders at the 2005 AGM.
Performance was measured in relation to a performance cycle of three financial years commencing on 1 January 2005 and ending on 31 December 2007. Interim share awards were made after the end of the first and second financial years and a final award was made in March 2008.
Share awards were in the form of restricted shares and are deferred for two years after the award date. They are subject to forfeiture if participants cease to be employed in the Group (except in certain specified circumstances) within the deferral period. During that time participants may not exercise any voting rights and cannot sell or transfer any restricted shares awarded to them. However, participants receive dividends paid to ordinary shareholders after the award date.
(ii) Long Term Incentive Plan "LTIP"
The John Wood Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2008 "the LTIP scheme" was approved by the shareholders at the 2007 AGM and is based on three year rolling performance cycles, with the first cycle beginning on 1 January 2008 "2008 cycle". The second cycle commenced on 1 January 2009 "2009 cycle", and it is anticipated that a new performance cycle will begin on each succeeding 1 January until 2012.
Participation in the LTIP scheme is limited to executive directors and those other key senior executives who, in the opinion of the Committee, are able to materially influence the achievement of the Group's long term business goals. Initially, the Group executive directors and around 35 key senior executives were invited to participate.
It is intended that awards will be a combination of shares and restricted shares. The inclusion of a provision that 20% of any award earned over the performance cycle must be deferred for a further two years, in forfeitable restricted shares, is intended to provide encouragement for key executive talent to remain with the Group in the long term. The 2008 cycle for executive directors is based at a maximum of 125% of base salary, and the market value of a Wood Group ordinary share at the beginning of the performance cycle. From the second performance cycle the Committee has the discretion to increase the maximum level of an award, if this is deemed necessary to maintain a competitive remuneration package, up to a level of 150% of base salary.
The LTIP scheme contains separate performance measures for group executive directors and key senior executives. The performance measures have been chosen in light of their appropriateness to the strategic objectives of the Group, and targets will be set against these measures at the commencement of each performance cycle. During the course of a performance cycle, the Committee will have the discretion to adjust the achievement levels, but only so that the new levels are considered as demanding as those first set.
The measurement criteria for executive directors are as follows -
Total Shareholder Return "TSR" - 25% of performance incentive
The TSR of the Group for the 2008 and 2009 cycles is compared to a peer group comprising of Aker Kvaerner, AMEC, Baker Hughes, Cameron International, Fluor, FMC, Foster Wheeler, Halliburton, Jacobs Engineering, KBR, National Oilwell Varco, Petrofac, Saipem, SBM Offshore, Schlumberger, Sulzer, Technip, Weatherford International, The Weir Group and Worley Parsons. The Committee has the discretion to choose and amend the peer group and during 2008 two companies previously included were removed from the peer group following their delisting. In the 2008 and 2009 cycles no awards will be made for less than the 'threshold' performance, or 50th percentile. On reaching the 'threshold', one third of the TSR related element will become payable and on reaching the 'maximum' performance, or 75th percentile, 100% of the TSR element will become payable. For achievement level between 'threshold' and 'maximum' performance the allocation will be on a straight line basis.
Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share "AEPS" - 75% of performance incentive
Directors will be measured on the absolute increase in AEPS year on year, taking into account inflation. The targets for the 2008-2010 cycles were set at RPI plus 5% at the 'threshold', when one third of the AEPS element will become payable, and RPI plus 15% at the 'maximum', when 100% of the AEPS element will become payable. For achievement levels between 'threshold' and 'maximum' performance the allocation will be on a straight line basis. The global economic recession and very significant movement in the oil price are clearly exceptional circumstances and the Committee may consider it appropriate to relook at the targets during 2009, subject always to the reward levels being reduced and any revised targets being as demanding in the changed circumstances as the targets originally set.
In view of the high current level of uncertainty in the market, the Committee has decided to delay setting the performance targets for the 2009-2011 cycle until later in 2009.
No awards will be made under the scheme unless the Committee is satisfied that the underlying competitive performance of the company justifies this.
The performance measures for other key executives are based on specific measures for the areas of business for which they are responsible.
(iii) Long Term Retention Plan "LTRP"
The John Wood Group PLC (No 1) 2003 Long Term Retention Plan, the John Wood Group PLC (No 2) 2003 Long Term Retention Plan "the LTRP schemes" and the proposed parameters of their operation were approved by shareholders at the 2003 AGM. There are currently over 750 participants, including executive directors, across the Group.
An LTRP award of 100,000 options was made to M H Papworth in 2008 as part of a pre-employment contractual commitment. An LTRP award of 50,000 options was made to M Straughen in 2008 as he was ineligible to participate in the LTIS scheme. Details of options issued under the LTRP are included in the table at 3d) below.
The basis of the LTRP schemes is that an overall bonus pool is calculated annually based on growth in the Group's AEPS in the prior year. Under the market conditions pertaining up to the end of 2008, there is no bonus pool if the prior year AEPS growth was under the threshold of RPI plus 3%, with the maximum bonus pool paid, at an equivalent value to 5% of EBTA (earnings before tax, amortisation and non-recurring items) if the AEPS meets or exceeds RPI plus 10% in the prior year. The Committee are currently considering reviewing this for the 2009 year, in light of the changed market circumstances.In setting limits the Committee is of the view that they should be challenging but achievable.
To increase the retention value and to align with shareholder interests the annual awards from this notional bonus pool will be made wholly in shares under the LTRP Schemes, which vest four years after award and will lapse under certain circumstances.
The level of share awards from the notional bonus pool to an individual will be calculated based on the market value of the shares at the time of grant. The method of granting these share awards will be by way of par value options, which will be exercisable between the fourth and fifth anniversary of grant. In the absence of exceptional circumstances, the LTRP Scheme rules set one times annual salary as a maximum individual award from the notional bonus pool, although it is the Committee's intention that individual awards would not normally be more than 50% of annual salary.
(iv) Executive share option schemes
The Group adopted the John Wood Group PLC (No 1) 2002 Executive Share Option Scheme and the John Wood Group PLC (No 2) 2002 Executive Share Option Scheme (the "Share Option Schemes") after approval by the shareholders on the listing of the Group in June 2002.
Options granted under the Share Option Schemes are exercisable between four and ten years from the grant date and options granted to executive directors are subject to the achievement of performance criteria.
The current performance criteria for executive directors in the Share Option Schemes is that annualised earnings per share growth over the measurement period must be an average of 3% per annum greater than the percentage increase, if any, in the RPI, over that period. The measurement period is a period of four consecutive financial years, starting from the financial year commencing immediately before the date of grant.
The operation of the Share Option Schemes is subject to ongoing review by the Committee with regard to eligibility, level of allocation and frequency of issue, taking into account the practice of comparable companies. There are currently around 550 participants across the Group.
No grants have been made to executive directors under the Share Option Schemes since May 2005.
The market price of the Company's shares at 31 December 2008 was 188.25p and the range of closing market prices from 1 January to 31 December 2008 was 155.7p to 494.5p. The market price of the LTRP share awards granted on 25 March 2008 was 383p.
Details of the directors who held office during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on within the Board of Directors section
Details of directors' interests in the ordinary shares of the Company at 31 December 2008 were:
At the date of this report the interests of the directors in the shares of the Company remain as stated above.
Directors' interests in options over ordinary shares at 31 December 2008 are set out in section 3(d) of this report.
None of the directors has a material interest in any contract, other than a service contract, with the Company or any of its subsidiary undertakings, other than disclosed in note 34 to the financial statements. There is no requirement for directors to hold an interest in the company.
(1) Including conditional LTIS awards granted during 2008 as set out in section 1(e) of this report.
(2) includes 100,000 shares transferred by Sir Ian Wood from his beneficial holding to the Trustees of Sir Ian Wood's 2005 Trust for L J Thomas, who had the right to one-third of these shares on 9 June 2006 and 9 June 2007, and had the right to the last third on 9 June 2008.
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Have Lunch With God
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Have Lunch With God
Submitted by Debra Stitt
All on this list strive for a healthy and compassionate diet. Remember when reading this story that we can easily replace the Twinkies and root beer with pita bread and rice milk! It's the sentiment in the story that struck me!!
~ From: Carmela Bascon, Finding God (orig. subject)
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie.
He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with a look of peace on his face, the son asked, "Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Embrace all equally! Have lunch with God!
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New Battle UI test by urimasWatch
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MLPonlines new SP Battle UI with Harmony meter (not working)
also added turn base elements (this is not the actual engine and game play may differ)
also added turn base elements (this is not the actual engine and game play may differ)
esta muy bueno
excuse, I believe I have MMF2 with demo, will you teach me how to create the battle stage?
i've never used MMF2 and its all drag and drop what if and if that events. i dunno how to explain it try looking at some youtube vids see if theres tutorials on there
Oops sorry I mean TGF2
as i said its all visual stuff im not good at explaining things.....
But if you like to, maybe you could make tutorial on Youtube, that way, it was easy to explain.
that was awesome
Hopefully you release another RPG game (Only after done, trying to stay away from that damn copyright stuff) Its evil, an evil enchantress!
Wow, I loved it. Can't wait for the full version. You deserve my fav. c:
unfortunatly our project MLPonline was C&D'd and no longer in production, but were working on a new secret project.
Wow looks really good, we got an ETA? Who cares, take my money!
Totally awesome stuff, although I would like to see a tech demo for a boss fight!
Quick suggestion; maybe when hovering your mouse over your target the sprite's color will glow a bit lighter? Or some indication that you're selecting that certain target
Well done!
Beautiful menu. And, personal opinion, it feels better to work with buttons like this then to try and use correct key inputs while being chased around the stage.
Cool like liked this gamw, can't wait for the full version!
I have the battle song on my ipod.
are u the creator on this game???
I'm in charge of the project if that's what you mean
yeah hey can you make a pony in the game??? and i was thinking can i help with the project.
well you can pick from default manes/tails and pick what colour you want but for a small fee you can get a custom OC made
with real money
The bat is so OP now i have to go grind Sprites again...
awesome can't wait to play the actual game
For a little test, I got Twilight's HP down to 0. Nothing happened.
Eyecandy is there, but i'm not yet sure about playability. Looks like big project. Have you produced any games before?
This is looking spectacular. Keep up the hard work, I'm certain the end result will be worth it!
where is the actual game
I honestly love this type of gameplay, i like it more then the other ones you have showcased. But i must say, Theres alot more to go, but why not set out a beta version thats small, and can be a work in progress while people enjoy what you have done? You've gone through so many changed it's not even funny, so set up the major components in lets say, ponyville and maybe one stage of fighting in the everfree forest, and let people buy lets say revival tokens to revive others for so you can start getting some income!
where is "The Bat" HP?
AWesome game, can't wait to see more!
It's impossible to die... xD
Looks great! I realize this is really only a test of your GUI. Just thought I'd let you know that if you rapidly click after selecting the burn spell you can perform it more than once before your next turn.


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HOSTEL VENDING 55 / Ediction September - October
It is my pleasure to contact you once again, as we are launching the 55th edition of HOSTEL VENDING magazine. This new issue will be packed with the latest and most interesting launches for vending machine operators – for instance, in the COFFEE and SNACKS sectors.
The post-holidays season and the blooming of ideas are giving way to a massive launch of new products, machines and services. Most of them will be exhibited in this year's second not-to-be-missed show in Europe.
Paraphrasing the famous quote by Henry IV, Paris is worth a visit. Or even several, which is our case: HOSTEL VENDING will be again in the French event with its own booth and a special print run.
Venditalia exceeded all the expectations in visitors and exhibitors numbers. We felt the Vending industry was somehow reinforced. Vending Paris is set to be the consolidation.
HOSTEL VENDING wants to share the French show with as many companies as possible. Everyone is invited to participate in this issue!
Consumers have made clear that they want (and need) Food products in their vending machines. This is no surprise because, according to the latest report on the Spanish Vending market, Snack&Food is the most buoyant sector in the last five years.
Market experts (including Vending Paris' director) know that ready-meals still have a wide margin for evolution. In this special article, we will review the latest trends, the most innovative ideas and the new foods in the vending menu.
People who use vending machines are fascinated by gadgets and technology. Touchscreens and flat LCD displays have spread and they are grabbing most of the attention.
Digital signage and advertising in Vending is here to stay. The 55th issue of HOSTEL VENDING will feature an analysis of the marketing and multimedia possibilities of this technology. Furthermore, operators will learn how to multiply their benefits, using advertisements as an extra source of incomes.
Already a classic section of the magazine, we will feature a compilation of public tenders offering vending opportunities in Spain and other EU countries.
To end with, I remind you that any information or advertising material should be sent to our Edition department before the 17th of September.
I hope you found this information helpful.
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2007 Halloween "Dinner with the Dead" Contest Winners
October 31, 2007 9:11 pm
This year's theme interpretation showed our communities creative talent. We had a large range of subjects from humorous to horrific and everything else in between. We are amazed at the amount of exceptional art work that was submitted.
It brings us great joy to give away such wonderful prizes from our supporting sponsors every year. We hope everyone enjoys our contests as much as we do and hope they continue to participate in our annual traditions.
As with all the previous years, there were so many great submissions that it was hard to narrow down the final selection. Congratulations to all the winners!
Please watch for the holiday contest coming in November.
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1st Place Entry by inshaala
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4th Place Entry by froggy42
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Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone for participating. I love this time of the year with the big Halloween and Holiday contests. It's so refreshing and rewarding to be able to see everyone's creativity! You are all to be applauded for your talents, and please know that you are all an inspiration to so many of us!! CONGRATS!
Omg!I won ? me??!Really ,I cant talk (type)Im in shock!'THANKYOU' everyone involved!I'd like to say thanks to every Artist that participated and to Renderosity Staff and the Sponsers for making the Incredible Contest.Ive never won a contest before and am overjoyed!Really cant express words of my gratitude.Well done once more to everyone ,I looked through all the entries and saw some really fine work that made me especially proud to get a place this year. Best Wishes to all, Thankyou, cal (calum5)
Well done Calum5 - a worthy Grand prize winner. Just had a look at your gallery, amazing work - your modelling skills are exceptional. And congratulations to the rest of the winners and to everyone that entered - a very good standard of work this year - I feel honoured to have got a prize.
I am absolutely gobsmacked (and also delighted) that I won a prize. I honestly thought I had no chance at all. Congratulations to all the other (far more worthy in my opinion) winners and to everyone else for their truly wonderful entries. I would like to echo Calum5's thanks to 'Rosity and the sponsers and say an equally huge thank you to the vendors whose outstanding products I used to create the image.
Well done everyone !!! And for sure yours Calum5 , I find it hard to believe you have never won a contest with the caliber of work you do so its really great to see you get your kudo's in this !! Again well done to all teh winners lots of great humour and interesting pieces. Peace and Creativity Chris


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Elmo talks; OK, not really ...
We tried to get an interview with Elmo in advance of "Sesame Street Live," which lands at the Bradley Center this holiday weekend, but the furry little fella was incommunicado. Instead, we talked to actress Leora Greenburg, who -- don't tell the kids -- plays Elmo in the show.
This year, "Elmo's Healthy Heroes," which encourages nutrition, exercise, getting enough sleep and more, is on tap at the Bradley Center, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 26-28. Showtimes are 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday; and Sunday at 1 and 4:30 p.m.
A native New Englander, Greenburg plays Elmo in the current show, reprising a role she knows well from two previous "Sesame Street Live" tours.
We asked her about what it takes to transform oneself into America's most beloved red monster.
OnMilwaukee.com: How does one prepare to "be" Elmo? How do you get into his head every day?
Leora Greenburg: I have been preparing to "be" Elmo since I was 3 years old! Of course, back then I would have never in my wildest dreams thought I would be portraying the role of Elmo, but watching countless hours of "Sesame Street" when I was younger really made playing him today much easier for me.
OMC: Does being inside a costume make the experience more difficult or does it allow you to get more into the role?
LG: The costumes are built by the best in the field. As with any show, it can get difficult at times, but the costumes are made to be as comfortable and authentic as possible. When I look at myself in the mirror after I am all suited up, it is impossible not to get into the role, because I really am staring at just a larger version of the Elmo that is seen everyday on television.
OMC: Does the costume prevent physical challenges in shows that tend to have a lot of dancing and movement?
LG: The entire show is full of dancing and movement! At times it feels like a rock concert for kids, which is why they enjoy it so much. As most of the performers in the show are technically trained dancers, we learn to adjust our styles to fit the fun and friendly attitudes that all of the Muppets possess. It is a challenge, but a fun learning experience!
OMC: What's the key to Elmo, is it the voice, or the enthusiasm, or the speaking about yourself in the third person ... ?
LG: It has to be his laugh.
OMC: A lot of adults see Elmo and think "fuzzy TV show character" but kids clearly see something more, don't they?
LG: Elmo is always asking questions. His curiosity and determination to learn is what I think drives his character.
He is learning with the kids in the audience, not teaching or telling the kids what to do or how to think. Kids tend to identify with him on so many levels because of this inquisitiveness; I believe it enhances their own curiosity and allows them to not be afraid to ask their own questions in their everyday lives.
OMC: Costume or not do you feel a lot of pressure with hundreds -- if not thousands -- of kids in the crowd? That is, does entertaining kids feel like more pressure than entertaining adults?
LG: Yes! With this job, compared with other performing jobs I have held previously, I feel I have a real purpose. My hope is that once the show is over, kids will go home and be excited about eating their fruits and vegetables and leading an active lifestyle.
This particular message is so relevant, especially in a world where value menus and video games are becoming more of a normality than riding bikes and playing outside. We as performers have to take on the additional role of educators and hold a huge responsibility to make sure children are receiving the right messages.
OMC: Ernie or Bert?
LG: That's a tough one! They are kind of like peanut butter and jelly, you can have one and not the other, but they are so much better together! I guess it is really just a matter of if you are more of a fan of rubber duckies or pigeons; I happen to like both.
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