text:
Disney casting directors are searching for two young actors to play lead roles in the Walt Disney Pictures/Lucasfilm "Star Wars: Episode VII". Six casting director meet-and-greet sessions have been scheduled across the United States and United Kingdom to scout talent for two lead roles, one young female and on young male. In addition to the in-person casting director meet-and-greet sessions, audition video submissions are being accepted at the only official casting webpage that has been set up by Disney Casting director Maryellen Aviano.
Category Archives: Austin Casting Calls
Casting directors now auditioning actors for new Fox series '24: Live Another Day' starring Kiefer Sutherland
Imagine Entertainment and Teakwood Lane Productions are currently in pre-production on the new 20th Century Fox TV series "24: Live Another Day", which is a 12-episode run based on the mega-hit Fox network and worldwide syndicated political spy action thriller series "24" which spanned 192 episodes over eight seasons, and pulled in countless awards including 68 Emmy nominations, with 20 wins. The casting directors for "24: Live Another Day" are auditioning actors for lead roles, supporting roles, and recurring roles in Los Angeles. The show will be set in London, UK and will be filmed there for this limited first-run season. The extras will be cast in London.
Brand new Disney XD comedy series 'Neckpee Island' casting calls underway for child and adult roles
Disney XD has given the green light to begin production on a brand new half-hour comedy series pilot titled "Neckpee Island". The casting directors have now sent out casting calls for series regulars and guest starring roles, for both child roles between 12-14 years old, and for adults of various ages. The extras will be cast throughout production, which will begin in mid-October, 2013. There will be a fairly large amount of kids cast as extras to play middle school students. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles.
Casting calls underway for live-action animated feature film 'SpongeBob SquarePants 2'
The little yellow fella that nearly everyone in America and beyond seems to love is back! Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Animation are in pre-production on the live-action/animated feature film "SpongeBob SquarePants 2". The casting director has sent out casting calls for principal actor roles in Los Angeles, New York, as well as in Savannah, Georgia where shooting on the live-action scenes will take place from September 30, 2013 through November 5, 2013. Locations include sound stages in Savannah, locations in the downtown area, and on Tybee Island. Many extras will also be cast for a beach scene in Savannah.
Actor and extras casting calls for new A&E crime drama series 'Those Who Kill'
Imagine Television and Fox 21 will begin production on August 28, 2013 on a brand new A&E Television Networks crime-drama series titled "Those Who Kill", inspired by the books of Danish writer and journalist Elsebeth Egholm. Email submissions are now being accepted by the local extras casting director in Pittsburgh, PA where shooting on the series will take place from August 28 through December 6, 2013. In addition to the extras, stand-ins, and photo doubles, the principal actor casting directors in Los Angeles and New York are holding auditions for series regulars, recurring roles, guest starring roles, and day players.
Casting calls 20th Century Fox thriller feature film 'Gone Girl' starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike
Reese Witherspoon's production company Pacific Standard and New Regency are in pre-production on the 20th Century Fox thriller feature film 'Gone Girl' based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. The Primetime Emmy Award nominated casting director is holding auditions in Los Angeles for lead roles, supporting roles, and day players. The photo-doubles and stand-ins for the principal actors, as well as general extras and featured background actors will be cast throughout production. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles and Missouri from mid-October, 2013 through February, 2014.
Warner Bros. Pictures feature film 'Dolphin Tale 2' actors and extras casting calls
Alcon Entertainment and Bottlenose Productions are gearing up to begin production on the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film sequel "Dolphin Tale 2". The Primetime Emmy Award winning casting directors in Los Angeles and New York are auditioning actors for starring and co-starring roles. Additional casting will take place in Florida, where shooting is scheduled to commence in October, 2013. The photo-doubles and stand-ins for the films principal actors, as well as general extras and featured background actors will be cast in October and will continue throughout production.
Disney Channel casting actors and extras for third season of live-action comedy series 'Jessie'
On March 28, 2013 Disney Channel announced that the live-action comedy series "Jessie" was renewed for a third season. Now the casting director is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. The extras are cast throughout the season as needed. The series uses a multi-camera setup which is known as "filmized", a technique in which video is made to appear to have been shot on film. "Jessie" is videotaped at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Casting calls underway for major feature film 'Left Behind' starring Nicolas Cage and Ashley Tisdale
Arclight Pictures and Stoney Lake Entertainment are set to begin shooting on the upcoming epic action sci-fi thriller feature film "Left Behind" based on the best-selling novel "Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Casting is now underway in Los Angeles for the film's starring and co-starring roles. Additional principal actor roles will be cast in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where shooting will take place beginning on August 5, 2013. The stand-ins and photo-doubles for the film's stars, as well as extras and featured background actors, will also be cast in Baton Rouge.
International talent search for starring role in 'Pele' based on life of legendary soccer superstar
Academy Award winning production company Imagine Entertainment and Seine Pictures in association with Exclusive Media are getting set to begin shooting the true-story feature film "Pele" in September, 2013. Casting directors in Los Angeles and New York are conducting an international talent search seeking an actor or soccer player to play the role of the legendary Pele. Filming will take place in Brazil from September 2, 2013 through October 15, 2013. The film's extras will be hired locally in Brazil.


text:
Wrestler of the Year: Jonathan Prata, Downey
It takes a lot to win a CIF State wrestling title. Downey's Jonathan Prata learned that the hard way at last year's State meet with only one win in three matches. With another year under his belt, the 106-pound junior used his competitive nature and resilience to make the jump from a State qualifier to Downey's first State wrestling champion in school history.
"The California State tournament is a special event," said Downey coach Miguel Soto. "It just shows Jonathan is a competitor."
His competitiveness was more than evident. After taking care of business in the first three rounds, Prata found the top two seeds, both undefeated, standing in his way of a state title. Prata edged out Del Oro's Antonio Lorenzo in the semifinals to set up a rematch from the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet final with Eddie Flores of Northview.
In the final, Prata put his resilience on display with a dominant 8-1 decision to claim the state title and hand Flores his first loss of the season.
"He maintained the right mindset," Soto said. "After the loss at Masters he knew he could win and he just had to go out there and wrestle better."
His improvement from last year didn't just come at the end of the season. Along with a state title, Prata helped Downey secure the CIF Southern Section Northern Division title with his first-place finish and Lower Weight MVP honors. He also claimed a third consecutive San Gabriel Valley League title, several tournament championships, and finished the season with only two losses. Those losses came in second-place finishes at the Masters Meet and the highly competitive Temecula Valley Battle for the Belt.
"He trains a lot and has been training for a long time." Soto said. "He had an additional year of experience going from a sophomore to a junior and it showed."
Coach of the Year: Omar Delgado, St. John Bosco
Despite having an exceptionally young team, the St. John Bosco wrestling program added another historic season to its storied program with coach Omar Delgado at the helm.
Delgado continued his knack for making state champions out of freshman. Jesse Vasquez (113) became only the 16th freshman, and the fifth from Bosco, to win a California State wrestling title. Danny Salas also placed fourth to give Delgado two top-eight placers at 195 pounds and help the Braves finish 15th in California as a team.
Prior to the state meet, Delgado coached the Braves to a CIF Southern Section Masters title, a CIF Southern Section Central Division Dual championship and a second-place finish at the Individual CIF Southern Section Central Division Tournament. Bosco also reclaimed the Trinity League title from Servite and won nine of the 14 weight classes at the Trinity League finals.
Delgado accomplished these feats with a young core. Five of Bosco's 10 wrestlers at Masters were freshmen. Four of them qualified for the State meet to make up half of Bosco's eight state qualifiers.
League Champions:
Moore: Millikan
Trinity: St. John Bosco
Suburban: Mayfair
SGVL: Downey
106 pounds- Tim Levine, St. John Bosco
113- Jesse Vasquez, St. John Bosco
120- Roland Dominguez, Downey
126- Robert Eredia, Mayfair
132- Nick Camacho, Paramount
138- Sonny Santiago, St. John Bosco
145- Josh Solomon, St. John Bosco
152- Favian Real, Mayfair
160- Jacob Bueno, St. John Bosco
170- Zack Gonzalez, Lakewood
182- Nate Haas, St. John Bosco
195- Danny Salas, St. John Bosco
220- Ethan Bakker, Los Alamitos
285- Randy Gonzalez Jr., Lakewood
106 pounds- Ernie Aguilera, Mayfair
113- Dillon Atjun, Downey
120- Christian Nunez, St. John Bosco
126- Alex Andrade, Millikan
132- Carlos Reyes, La Mirada
138- Armando Padilla, Downey
145- Khalil Howard, Mayfair
152- D'Marco Rabon, Paramount
160- Nick Arrellano, Downey
170- Guillermo Escobedo, St. John Bosco
182- Kenneth Gonzalez, Warren
195- Cody Williams, Lakewood
220- David Aranda, St. John Bosco
285- Enrique Perez, Norwalk

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I haven't used MP3Tag for several months and on relaunching it again to tag a new batch of CDs, all my previous actions seem to have disappeared.
If I select a file, right click then select Convert > Actions, a message briefly flashes up "Writing Tag Data to Files", followed by a dialog box "0 of 1 files formatted, 0 of 1 files renamed", click OK to close.
The Action menu does not appear.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice on this.


text:
Whitehaus copper bath basins are handmade from 97.5% pure copper. Copper sinks are extremely durable because of their ability to regenerate its protective patina, simple to maintain, and easy to clean because of their stain resistant properties. Studies have shown that copper has 95% fewer germs than other surfaces, due to copper's inherent antibacterial and antifungal properties, making them perfect for a bathroom or powder room. The Copperhaus WHCOLV17 basin is available in two finishes – hammered copper and hammered bronze – and has beautiful aesthetics. This drop-in/undermount sink makes a unique focal point, destined to wow guests and stand out in the room's design. Made from 14 gauge copper, this durable bath basin will stand the test of time in both functionality and style.
Copperhaus round drop-in/undermount basin with a hammered texture and a 1½" center drain.
– 14 gauge copper sink
– No overflow
Inside Bowl Dimensions:
13 1/2" dia. x 5¾"
Overall Diameter:
16 1/4" dia.


text:
Photographer's Note
It was something like a Sunday Fair that day in a small town called Tambunan. The thing is, if you like to see how lively and colorful Sabah is, go find yourself a "Tamu" to walk around in. It is busy, noisy, smoky and you see just about everyone from the surrounding villages, coming over to the fair.
The young Kadazandusun mother was looking happy and cheerful. It must have been good to go out to see friends and to get supplies. Those coming over to this Tamu, are usually in their best dress and putting on a smile for everyone.
She was carrying her baby in a babysling. This one a bit contemporary but still maintaining the old fashion sling way. Usually, instead of the soft fine netting you see here, it would be the "sarong", fashion around the body like a baby sling. Not as technically upbeat as the baby backpack but no baby has been heard complaining not sleeping comfy, nestling in one.
To take photos during Tamu, take your wide to potrait zoom lens and set it to aperture priority. You might like to set your aperture to the fastest your lens could see, to throw off the background as much as it could. You wouldn't have enough time to compose "perfectly" too. For this photo, I just have enough time to candidly shoot her but got the electric pole "sticking" out of the baby head as well.
Critiques | Translate
Tim (469) 2005-02-06 21:32
You got a very nice candid shot of mother and child Bani! The shaded spots add to the composition nicely. Way to go!
God's best,
ywho79 (384) 2005-02-06 21:38
WOW!! Is it the Sigma lens? Or is it Rabani? I think Rabani + Sigma = excellent pics! ;D
arnabchat (7233) 2005-02-06 23:46
i like this. sharp as always, with good colors and light. very useful note.
baby slings are uncommon in most parts of India, while in hilly states and north-east, it is seen often in traditional style.
puffy (263) 2005-02-07 2:24
Very nice capture, Rabani, it does bring back lots of memory in the Tamu, it is after all where everyone else goes to meet up and socialise. The cheerful mother does put a smile on my face, the colour look great too, you have capture a happy mum and a happy baby who is peacefully asleep in mother's arm. Well done
scalerman (26900) 2005-02-07 2:50
A really tender and frank shot Rabani. She was caught unawares and natural. Great lighting too.
tomtom79 (0) 2005-02-07 8:50
practically perfect...
nice composition, please note the position of mother's body, dynamic and very expressive. the lines of the arms and the tilt of the head speak volumes about the mood of the image. good light and nice color. two points, and I realize that we can not get everything, and considering the limitations inherent in this shot, you have done very well indeed. 1. if only the top of mother's head could be included. and 2. the light pole detracts from the mood. Still, an excellent image indeed. happy (mother's body language and smile) and tender (sleeping child). very well done Bani...
elihesamian (26149) 2005-02-07 9:00
Lively,lovely,full of motherish feeling and beautiful one,Rabani,great work,good note,...well captured with an excellent light managing and very well used of DOF and nicely composed,I like it,Rabani.
sn00zie (2384) 2005-02-08 7:43
ahh! loveley! i like the shadow and light effects..
maurazos (0) 2005-02-08 11:31
One of your beautiful Sabah pictures, no matter if they are from ceremonies of from more ordinary events, like a market. Great expression of the woman. Regards.
Photo Information
- Copyright: Rabani HMA (rabani) (9645)
- Genre: Gens
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2005-02-03
- Categories: Vie quotidienne
- Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma 18-125mm DC
- Exposition: f/5.6, 1/640 secondes
- More Photo Info: view
- Versions: version originale
- Thème(s): BabyWearing [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-02-06 20:07


text:
Have you ever had one of those days... ?... read more >>
Have you ever had one of those days... ?... read more >>
Are you familiar with the meaning of auto for the Absolute tolerance of 亚搏国际网页 variable-step solvers?... read more >>
A few months ago I introduced my favorite command to analyze the performance of a variable-step solver.... read more >>
I hope you have noticed the new MATLAB Central blog: Cleve's Corner. Cleve once said "stiffness is an efficiency issue." Let's explore this from a 亚搏国际网页 point of view by revisiting an article by Cleve in MATLAB News and Notes, May 2003: Stiff Differential Equations.... read more >>
Today I want to share a trick I often use to determine if a variable step simulation runs as fast as it should.... read more >>
By Guy Rouleau This week I received a large model giving different results when used as a referenced model in Accelerated mode, compared to the Normal Mode. To give you an idea, the top model in this application looked like this:... read more >>
By Guy Rouleau I received a request last week where the code generated using Real-time Workshop was giving different answers from the original simulation. This type of requests is the one that scares me the most, because the goal of Real-Time Workshop is to generate a code equivalent to a 亚搏国际网页... read more >>
As part of any well designed Model Based Design work-flow, you need to ensure that you get the expected results from your simulation. You might want to evaluate the effect of a change to the model, or just need to... read more >>
Loren recently posted a simple example of how single-threaded computations might produce different results from multi-threaded computations. The cause is floating-point round off, and most people are surprised to learn that the "different" results actually agree! In this post, I want to explore this same example in 亚搏国际网页.... read more >>
Numeric simulation is all about the numbers. In a previous post, I talked about integer and fixed-point number representations. These numbers are especially useful for discrete simulation and embedded systems. For continuous dynamic systems, the values do not represent discrete values but continuously changing functions in time. For this, floating-point numbers provide the flexibility and range... read more >>


text:
2017 Daytona Supercross Race Results
2017 Daytona Supercross Race Results
Race Summary:
Daytona Florida – Round 10 of the AMA Monster Energy Supercross.
As we know, Daytona seems to be the race where the championship starts. At this point, racers are starting to settle in to the pecking order, points are established and momentum can start to be felt and seen.
The track was brilliantly designed by Ricky Carmichael, the GOAT. Ricky even did some laps for the fans. Don't be fooled by his big belly, he is still fast!
The track was in true historic form, deep ruts, deep sand and a mix of supercross and motocross conditions. This is what makes Daytona so great and the toughest victory of the year. The riders fitness or lack-thereof will be exposed.
Ken Roczen was interviewed to provide the fans with an update. He is going to have his 10th surgery on Monday the 13th. The damage to his arm and wrist is massive, cartilage replacement / grafting and a long road to recovery. His spirits are high and hopeful, but his future is still uncertain until he gets through the surgeries, regardless of his spirits. We all hope that he can recover and it is outstanding to see his will stay strong. Please pray for young Ken Roczen if you are a prayer warrior.
As for the event, it was probably the best of the season. Good passing allowed in the track design, fast and a mix of huge jumps, fast corners, etc. I can only hope to take my son and family to this epic event in the future. On my bucket list, for sure.
2017 Daytona Supercross Race Results –
Rider news & Updates:
- Cooper Webb is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
- Ken Roczen is out for the season. He has had 9 surgeries so far and unsure if more are required.
- Colt Nichols is out with a knee injury for the season
Race Story:
450 Race Notes & Story:
The start of the main included a bit of drama. On the far right hand of the gate, a rider appeared to jump it and Dungey got hung up as a result. Dungey would start out in 17th and was forced to fight for every single position and point to the bitter end. At a track like Daytona, comebacks are not easy, but the Champ rode like a champ to fight his way back to 5th. He appeared to be very frustrated at the end, throwing his goggles down. This guy no doubt has a fire inside of him, wanting to win.
Eli Tomac would take the win with a massive 17 second lead over Martin. The rookie Martin on the Honda team held a lead for 10 laps, but could not hold on forever. Tomac rode smart, was patient and took over.
Anderson was solid, wound up in 3rd and on the podium.
Great racing, if you did not get a chance to watch the race it would be a good one to find and watch.
250 Race Notes & Story:
Adam Cianciarulo, the local boy, would take the holeshot and checkout. Savatgy would trail him in second the entire race just 1 second off of Adam's pace.
It was great to see Adam with a victory. He has been out for 2 seasons and was a super caliber youth that was ready to set the world on fire,. He no doubt has the skills and needed a race like Daytona to get momentum going.
2017 Daytona – Round 10 – Supercross Race Results
Monster Energy Supercross Daytona Supercross March 11th, 2017
1. Eli Tomac…(Kaw)
2. Jeremy Martin…(Hon)
3. Jason Anderson…(Hus)
4. Ryan Dungey…(KTM)
5. Cole Seely…(Hon)
6. Chad Reed…(Yam)
7. Blake Baggett…(KTM)
8. Josh Grant…(Kaw)
9. Justin Brayton…(Hon)
10. Mike Alessi…(Hon)
11. Justin Barcia…(Suz)
12. Davi Millsaps…(KTM)
13. Dean Wilson…(Hus)
14. Broc Tickle…(Suz)
15. Marvin Musquin…(KTM)
16. Malcolm Stewart…(Suz)
17. Jake Weimer…(Suz)
18. Kyle Chisholm…(Hon)
19. Vince Friese…(Hon)
20. Nick Schmidt …(Suz)
21. A.J. Catanzaro…(Kaw)
22. Scott Champion…(Yam)
(after 11 of 17 events)
1. Ryan Dungey…214
2. Eli Tomac…197
3. Cole Seely…169
4. Marvin Musquin…163
5. Jason Anderson…143
6. Davi Millsaps…121
7. Chad Reed…116
8. Blake Baggett…113
9. Dean Wilson…105
10. Broc Tickle…103
1. Adam Cianciarulo…(Kaw)
2. Joey Savatgy…(Kaw)
3. Dylan Ferrandis …(Yam)
4. Jordon Smith… (KTM)
5. Zach Osborne…(Hus)
6. Lorenzo Locurcio…(Yam)
7. Kyle Cunningham…(Suz)
8. Alex Martin…(KTM)
9. Luke Renzland…(Yam)
10. Dakota Alix…(KTM)
11. Gannon Audette…(Kaw)
12. Anthony Rodriguez…(Yam)
13. Cole Thompson…(KTM)
14. Christian Craig…(Hon)
15. Jesse Wentland…(Hon)
16. Fredrik Noren…(Hon)
17. Josh Cartwright…(Yam)
18. Tony Archer…(Hon)
19. Jerry Robin…(Yam)
20. Dylan Merriam…(Yam)
21. Kyle Swanson…(Kaw)
22. Mitchell Harrison…(Yam)
(after 4 of 9 events)
1. Zach Osborne…86
2. Joey Savatgy…80
3. Adam Cianciarulo…77
4. Jordon Smith…70
5. Dylan Ferrandis…54
6. Colt Nichols…49
7. Luke Renzland…43
8. Alex Martin…42
9. Kyle Peters…37
10. Christian Craig…36


text:
Webmaster Tools Submit URL Google is the more important thing when any site admin create his blog. Without submit blog URL the site can not show in search engine results. And its common issue how to submit your blog to Google Webmaster Tools. Webmaster Tools Submit URL To Google Search Console …Read More »
Google XML Sitemaps For WordPress Blog How To Create Sitemap
Google XML Sitemap WordPress plugin is the most important for your blog indexing to search engine like GOOGLE, BING and YAHOO. Most of sites showing in the search results are used the site map plugins, For that the most popular plugin is Google XML Sitemaps and the other is Yoast …Read More »
7 best WordPress backup plugins of 2017 for your site
7 best WordPress backup plugins of 2017 for your site. Today Making WordPress backup is the best thing you can do for your website. Backup give you significant serenity when your site gets hacked or you incidentally bolt yourself out. There are a few free and paid backup plugins for WordPress, and the greater …Read More »
5 Best Forum Social Networking WordPress Plugins
5 Best Forum Social Networking WordPress Plugins, Welcome to WPLearners And Thank you for visiting. In our today lecture we learn to WordPress 5 Best Forum Plugins easy for your WP site. You want to focus on these plugins before creating your WordPress site. 5 Best Forum Social Networking WordPress Plugins …Read More »
Create Columns Add Feature Boxes with Icons in WordPress
Create Columns Add Feature Boxes with Icons in WordPress Posts, In any blog columns are very important to describe some information. But all bloggers admin can not know HTML and CSS skills to manage the good look of their blog. Today I am showing you how to create multi columns into …Read More »
Quoty WordPress Plugin Just Select And Share Text on Social Media
Quoty WordPress Plugin Just Select And Share Text on Social Media, Today social media are very important to sharing web pages material on internet world. Different WordPress plugins are used for this purpose. But Quoty WordPress Plugin is simple to sharing selected text to social networks. You can share text on …Read More »
Find Domain Name Server IP Address DNS Check Tool
Find Domain Name Server IP Address is very important for webmasters. I tries to learn you in simple way. How to Check Domain Name Server IP Address Domain Name Servers (DNS) are basic internet equivalent phone directory or book. They manage Name Servers into (IP) Internet Protocol Address. It is easy …Read More »
Check Domain Availability Google Whois IP Address Tracker
Check Domain Availability Google Whois Your Trusted Source for Secure Domain Name Searches, Registration & Availability. You can also read How to add or change your full name publicly in WordPress. Check Domain Availability Google Whois IP Address Tracker What is Domain Availability When someone want to create his blog. The first …Read More »
Google PageRank Checker How to Check Domain Authority & Page Authority
Google PageRank Checker is a very important tool for every webmaster. PageRank Checker is a free tool which will guide you to check GOOGLE PAGE RANK, DOMAIN AUTHORITY, PAGE AUTHORITY, GLOBAL RANK, ALEXA REACH RANK, EXTERNAL BACKLINKS, REFERRING DOMAINS, EDU BACKLINKS, GOV BACKLINKS and more. Google PageRank Checker How to …Read More »
Google XML Sitemap Plugin Setting How to Install And Configure in WordPress
Google XML Sitemap Plugin Setting, Install And Configure Google XML Sitemap Plugin in WordPress, Google XML Sitemap Plugin generate xml sitemap which will help Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, Alexa) to index your website. When you install and configure Google XML Sitemaps Plugin, the crawlers see the complete structure of …Read More »


text:
Salaries for faculty at the University of Colorado are based on merit and market considerations, with each department being responsible for determining the salaries of its members based on their performance in teaching, research, and service. Beyond that, there is a procedure whereby the department is authorized to make adjustments if there are inequities in its salary structure. Individuals who are dissatisfied with their salary have the right to appeal through administrative channels and to seek a review through that appeal, and if the subsequent action is not satisfactory, they may appeal to the Privilege and Tenure Committee.
The first part of the procedure is a statistical review using quantitative variables--age, year of terminal degree, and length of service in the University--in a multiple linear regression. The regression equation is first run with data for white male faculty members to arrive at a prediction line for their salaries. A similar kind of calculation then is done for women and minorities on the faculty. This method is not completely satisfactory because the kind of variables it includes are not reflective of merit but are more typical of factors employed in a state personnel system. It is used to flag individuals whose salaries fall at the extremes, so that they may be examined in a second stage.
In the second stage, the department--under the supervision of the vice chancellor for academic affairs, who has ultimate responsibility for the salary-setting process--conducts an individual review of the flagged salaries based on the merit and market criteria originally used. At that point, the department can make further adjustments.
Last Amended: March 15, 1984
Adopted March 15, 1984, pp. 394-402


text:
There are certain people one meets in a lifetime with whom one could embark on great, unknown adventures. My dear Endora is one such friend. She is my complete opposite–her warm, bubbly personality the foil to my cold, aloof one. Others may even wonder how we've managed to keep our friendship for these twelve years,…Read More
All articles filed in romance
Tiffanie + Jerry | Romance at Scripps Pier
Tiffanie and I celebrate twenty years of friendship this year. We first bonded over a mutual love of singing in a local children's choir, and saw each other through all the awkward childhood transitions, into adulthood. I like to think that we're wiser and more mature now, but sometimes when we're together, our obnoxious silliness…Read More
Looking to the Great Unknown
It is, perhaps, a bit silly to write on and share our third anniversary photos when the fourth will be upon us in just two months time. However, I suppose this will be more of a reflection on the direction our family has decided to take. The past year has contained so many drastic changes…Read More
Erica + Jesse | A Celebration of Love
Sometimes the greatest things in life are simple: a intimate gathering of loved ones, a celebration of love without all the fuss and frills of a large wedding. This is where you can look into the eyes of each person standing beside you on a momentous day, and remember every face shining with happiness for…Read More
June's Strawberry Picking Date
For June's date, we decided to go strawberry picking! To avoid the heat, we got up early and set off to get our hands dirty. Content: Several strawberry picking places to choose from. Cost: $20 for the bucket and entrance fee. Carlsbad Strawberry Company 1000 Cannon Road Carlsbad, CA 92008Read More
May's Scenic Drive Through San Diego
It's a tiny bit embarrassing to admit, but even though I have lived in San Diego my entire life, I have explored very little of my own city. To be fair, I relied on my parents to transport me anywhere for most of that time. 😛 So when I discovered a scenic drive all conveniently…Read More
Erica + Jesse | Proposal at Coronado
On this day, I saw a boy become a man. I saw a beautiful picture of love worked through long distance [he in California and she in China], differences in background and lifestyles, misunderstandings and personal failures. I saw this love grow and grow, from the seed of infatuation, then permeating the depths of who…Read More
April's Breakfast and Coffee with Cats
After a busy month, our April date was a chance for us to relax and unwind. For this month's date, we had brunch and then visited a cat cafe! Even though Tiffany is allergic to cats, she took Benadryl and planned this outing for us anyways because I like them. I'm truly blessed to have such a…Read More
March's Piecing Together the Puzzle
Our March date was another stay-home date. Tiffany had the awesome idea of us working on a jigsaw puzzle together. Neither of us have that much experience with puzzles, so we thought it'd be a fun date to spend a lazy Saturday doing one together.Read More
Endora + Mark | Together Through Sunshine and Rain
Endora and I met in the odd, in-between stages straddling childhood and adulthood, when I had already tasted the harshness of the world and begun to shy away from genuine connections. And yet I found myself disarmed by all the bubbly excitement that her exuberant personality holds. I wondered at her sweet innocence, unsure how…Read More


text:
Naoshima Art Complex: of how a praying mantis rocks at James Turrel's Open Sky
When trying to understand how the island of Naoshima, located in the Seto Inland Sea, became a major tourist destination within the last two decades, one takes a closer look at the foundation of the Benesse Corporation and tries to understand its interest for the island and its relationship with the Mitsubishi company, which has been exploiting the resources of the northern part of the island for hundred years. Nothing seems clear. On the one hand, the Benesse Corporation has been enriched by the need of rich parents to overeducate their kids, producing correspondence publishing and educational materials for children. On the other side, the local administration of the island is looking for investors helping to change its land's image overseas. According to rumors, the project starts with the idea of creating a summer camp for kids. A learning environment in direct contact with nature. Apparently, this never happens. Instead, the chairperson decides to build a very sophisticated hotel, the first in the island, in order to share his top-art collection with his friends and spread the company's motto "Benesse" of -Well-Being. Designed in partnership with the great architect Tadao Ando, the hotel is just the beginning of an enormous project, which nowadays involves the islands of Naoshima and Teshima in Kagawa Prefecture and the Inujima island in Okayama Prefecture.
Naoshima's public main attraction is the Chichu Art Museum. Using only concrete -the material by which Ando's work gained international acclaim, the museum has been entirely designed in order to ensure the best contemplation of its artworks, while working in dialog with the natural environment of the island. The spaces have been built almost entirely underground, creating a playful aerial view of basic geometrical forms such as squares, rectangles, and triangles. This powerful perspective, which is only available through the image archive of the museum, cannot be experienced as Earthling. The whole complex has a very strict no-photo policy.
The visit begins through the Chichu Garden. Along the roadway from the ticket counter to the museum's entrance, a little river waters dozens of types of flora similar to those planted by Claude Monet, such as water lilies. A unique introduction to his work, which later on will be seen inside the museum.
(I enjoy looking at the gardener. He seems so proud of this beautiful place and shows some visitors the most valuable specimens.)
Once inside the complex, the visitor is conducted through a semi-open-air experience of concrete and light. The side walls of the triangular venue, contain an interior hallway open to the outside, allowing to experience the changing effects of light and shadow from different perspectives, while the visitor goes up and down to the following spaces. As if the shape of this very first space introduced the trinity of artists selected for this almost sacred experience, the visitor is invited to contemplate the masterpieces of Walter de María, Claude Monet and James Turrel. Ando's meticulous design succeeds in creating the best atmosphere for the contemplation of these artworks. Nothing seems to be left to chance. The pristine staff's uniform is the perfect camouflage for the environment and their efficient commitment to arrange every pair of shoes equidistantly on the access to the art pieces is almost performative.
I experience the highlight of my visit to James Turrel's Open Sky installation. When "entering" this square space, one is firstly blinded by the reflected light. While sitting on the bench annexed to the walls of the inner square structure of the room, my eyes slowly get used to this brightness. I look at the window to the sky and for a moment I experience that intriguing blued flatness. There are no clouds. It seems like a perfect day in heaven. Suddenly, something breaks the illusion. A praying mantis has visited us from the outer world and is now struggling not to fall down into space. The insect's in and out movements reveal the hidden volume of the window's fence/frame and ruin Turrel's intention. I cannot avoid that smile on my face. This little insect seems so powerful for a moment and the situation is irremediably linked to subtle irony. A certain sort of pathos makes up a bittersweet sensation inside me.
I leave the building and enjoy a bike ride to the Art House Project of Honmura, looking for a more earthly (maybe less elitist) experience of art.
I higly recommend having a baht at Shinro Ohtake's installation and enjoying some of the local culinary specialties.
- コメント
- コメントする
- Calendar
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
- Selected Entries
- Categories
- 報告 (123)
- 吉濱 (6)
- Fionn Duffy (6)
- Lindsey James Lee (8)
- Maritin Boyle (4)
- Natalia Escudero (13)
- Yh Od (2)
- Yonatan Geron (16)
- Archives
- August 2019 (1)
- November 2018 (1)
- October 2018 (12)
- September 2018 (1)
- November 2017 (1)
- March 2017 (1)
- January 2017 (2)
- November 2016 (2)
- October 2016 (1)
- September 2016 (3)
- August 2016 (3)
- May 2016 (1)
- April 2016 (2)
- November 2015 (6)
- October 2015 (1)
- September 2015 (3)
- May 2015 (4)
- April 2015 (7)
- March 2015 (1)
- February 2015 (11)
- January 2015 (4)
- December 2014 (8)
- November 2014 (3)
- October 2014 (1)
- August 2014 (3)
- July 2014 (1)
- June 2014 (4)
- May 2014 (5)
- April 2014 (5)
- March 2014 (4)
- February 2014 (3)
- January 2014 (3)
- December 2013 (11)
- November 2013 (19)
- October 2013 (2)
- September 2013 (1)
- August 2013 (5)
- July 2013 (18)
- June 2013 (14)
- Recent Comment
- fuck hope
⇒ 石川竜一 (03/05)
- fuck hope
- Profile
- Search this site.
- Mobile


text:
This post is public, but will not be seen in the Discuss Section.
Food tracking reports
Carol wrote over 3 years ago
I am unable to get a report on foods taken in the Reports menu - Food is an Enabled Preference but does not show up in the reports section. How can I track the amount of Vitamin K from my food intake entries?
Category: Website Support
Total Views: 2081
Total Comments: 0
All Comments (0)
There are no replies yet - be the first one to reply!


text:
Please note that this Saturday 24th August there will be limited space for public swimming at the Gourock Outdoor Pool between the hours of 10am - 12.30pm.
Half of the pool will be used by our Learn to Swim Programme event.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
Inverclyde Leisure is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC 032161


text:
Drupal Views - Block not working
I was creating a new view in Drupal recently. I had spent some time customising the templates for the main page.
I was moving on to the block as was not getting any results back.
Apparently for blocks to work you need to set "Use AJAX" to Yes.


text:
St. Croix fishing guide
Professionally guided for 22+ years & Present
Have my required USCG Captain license
A field reporter for the StarTribune in the Club Outdoors online.
Won 1st place in the St. Croix, Beannie's River Rat Walleye tournament for 2007.
I made the 4th place for the largest stringer of Walleye in 2008. St. Croix, Beannie's River Rat tournament.
I placed 2nd in 2009 for the biggest ugliest fish. Flathead catfish in the St. Croix, Beannie's River Rat tournament.
I placed 6th out of 78 Walleye angler's in the biggest stringer @ 2010 River Rat tournament.
I had the rare privilege to guide one of the top PWT professional fisherman Michael McMaken who fished in the 2008 shootout in Hudson Wisconsin on the St. Croix river championship. Michael is from Cedarville, MI and has never fished the St. Croix before. He then placed 9th for Angler of the year. This tournament was 50 of the best PWT Walleye fishing champions.


text:
Learn more about Pigzbe – what it is, why we created it and who we are.
How parents can use the Pigzbe app to help their kids learn awesome money habits.
How kids can use the Pigzbe app to have fun and learn awesome money habits.
Learn more about the digital currency that powers the Pigzbe experience


text:
FAQ (Breast Procedures)
Breast Reconstruction Q & A's
How long does the breast reconstruction process take?
The entire process of breast reconstruction can take from 6 months up to 1 year. There are several reasons why the process can take so long. After the first stage of breast mound reconstruction, you have to wait for at least 3 months afterwards before performing the next step, the equalization stage, followed a few months later by a nipple reconstruction. For the tattoo pigments to be uniform in appearance, an additional month or two of waiting is required after the nipple reconstruction to allow the scars to heal. Waiting between each stage allows for optimal healing to occur and swelling to settle down. Rushing through this process will likely lead to asymmetry or a poor aesthetic result. Patience will pay off in the long run.
Is there any problem if I had my mastectomy months or years ago?
It does not matter how long ago your mastectomy was, you can still have breast reconstruction. Either a tissue expander and implant method or using your own tissues such as a TRAM flap can be done months to years after a mastectomy.
How is a nipple reconstruction done?
There are many ways that a nipple can be created. The most common methods used include a C-V flap, which only uses the tissues already on your breast mound, or skate flaps, which often require a small skin graft from elsewhere (usually lower belly) to be used. Either method can result in a nipple reconstruction that is adequate in size to match your other nipple.
Do I have to complete all 3 steps for breast reconstruction or can I stop after the first step?
Many patients complete all 3 steps involved in breast reconstruction. However, some patients choose not to complete the nipple reconstruction or have anything done for equalization on their other natural breast, such as a breast lift. In most cases, this comes down to your personal decision.
How long should I wait after chemotherapy or radiation before starting reconstruction?
At least 2 months after chemotherapy is finished so that you can regain full healing capability and minimize infection risk. As for radiation, you need to wait at least 5 – 6 months after finishing radiation therapy before proceeding with breast reconstruction. Performing breast reconstruction too soon after radiation will put you at higher risk of wound healing complications.
Breast Implants for Augmentations or Reconstructions
Are breast implants safe?
There have been numerous scientific studies done on patients that had saline filled or silicone filled breast implants. The largest and best performed studies to date have not shown that either saline or silicone filled breast implants are associated with any harm to your health. In addition, the current silicone breast implants are different from the original silicone implants that were removed in 1992. Many patients prefer the natural breast-like feel of a silicone implant. However, the decision to use saline or silicone breast implants is up to you.
Are breast implants permanent?
Breast implants can be permanent. If they do not get infected, deflate or have other mechanical complications, then they do not need to be replaced periodically.
What is capsular contracture?
Anytime a foreign material is inserted in the body, a scar lining forms around the foreign material, in this case the breast implant. In a minority of cases, the lining can get firm and start to contract. This can happen over the course of months and years after the implant is put in. In severe cases, the implant can look distorted and feel much harder, sometimes causing pain. Treatment for capsular contracture is an operation to remove the scar lining around the implant (capsule) and possibly replace the implant. This is an outpatient same-day surgery. Patients who have had radiation for the treatment of breast cancer are very susceptible to this complication.
What happens if I should develop capsular contraction?
Most times capsular contraction is mild and not a problem. The implant will feel more firm than it was when initially placed months to years ago. If however, the implant begins to feel hard or has moved from the initial location, an outpatient surgery may be required. Often times, the surgery involves removing the scar tissue from within (capsulectomy or capsulotomy) and usually, replacing the implant. Recurrence is uncommon.
What happens when breast implants deflate or leak?
Saline implant deflation is usually gradual and not related to a traumatic event like an accident or falling. Rather, most patients notice a gradual deflation and softening of the implant. Since saline is salt water, no bodily harm is inflicted on you. But, you do need an outpatient surgery to replace the defective implant. Most manufacturers cover their product for 10 years.
With silicone implants, the rupture is often unnoticed and therefore, it is recommended that you have an MRI scan every 2-3 years to screen for a ruptured implant. This is for your safety. The new silicone implants have a very low rupture rate (~ 3%).
What happens if I get an implant infection?
In the rare event that your implant or tissue expander gets infected, antibiotics will be necessary. In rare cases, if the infection does not respond to the antibiotics, the only way to cure the infection is to remove the implant. Once the infection has resolved, then the operation can be performed again, usually two or three months after removal. This is a rare complication.
Will my lymphedema (arm swelling) get worse after implant reconstruction?
Tissue expanders or implants will not worsen your arm swelling. Although some swelling may occur in the chest skin and remain for several weeks after the operation, the arm swelling is almost always transient and not permanent.
Should I have saline or silicone breast implants?
This really comes down to a matter of personal preference. There is no scientific evidence that silicone implants are harmful, but this is a subject of continued scrutiny.
How much time off from work will I need after having breast implant surgery?
For most people, 1-2 weeks off from work are more than plenty. Especially if your job or home situation does not require heavy lifting, you can go back to work in a week. Starting to drive depends on when you stop taking the pain medicines.
Can I have breast implants for reconstruction if I had radiation?
Generally the answer is no. Although it can be attempted and sometimes a satisfactory result obtained, the complications are high and end result is often aesthetically unpleasing and not durable. One of the two flap methods is preferable.
Latissimus dorsi Flap for Breast Reconstruction
What happens to my back and arm strength after the muscle is transferred?
The latissimus is a large muscle, but there are other muscles that can help compensate for the loss. Unless you do an athletic activity that requires full arm strength like energetic cross-country skiing, competitive tennis or competitive swimming, most patients are able to return to their normal activities after full recovery. Studies have shown minimal loss of range of motion or arm strength after one year.
Why do I need an implant as well as the flap?
Your back does not have enough fat to create a breast mound with and in most cases, the latissimus is being used to provide some skin and muscle coverage over damaged, irradiated chest skin. Therefore, there is no bulk to create the breast mound with. The implant is required to provide projection to simulate a natural appearing breast mound.
Will my lymphedema (arm swelling) get worse after the latissimus flap?
There is little risk that your arm swelling could get worse and remain worse after a latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction. Most patients do not notice any significant worsening. A minority of patients have a mild degree of worsening that can be controlled with a compressive garment and this is an important point to discuss with your physician if you are contemplating a latissimus flap for breast reconstruction – especially if you had axillary lymph node dissection and radiation.
Will I have drains and for how long?
Drains will be placed for a short time in the back and the drains are usually left in for 2 weeks or until the volume of each drain has dropped to less than 30cc per 24 hour period.
How much time off from work will I need after a latissimus flap?
The latissimus flap requires around 2-3 weeks off before returning to work, provided that heavy lifting is not involved. You will be in the hospital for 1 night. For selected patients, the Latissimus flap operation can be done as outpatient surgery. For work that involves exertional activity, 6 weeks without heavy lifting is recommended.
TRAM Flap for Breast Reconstruction
How much pain is there after a TRAM flap?
Most of the pain from a TRAM flap is from the belly and not from the chest. You will be given narcotics afterwards to make you feel comfortable. Most patients are off their narcotic medicines within 1 to at most 2 weeks after the surgery, but this varies from patient to patient.
What happens if I get a hernia after the operation?
This is an unusual complication but can occur. If you should develop a bulge in the abdomen, usually noted around 6-12 weeks after the surgery, then the only treatment of this condition is additional surgery. A hernia operation is done as an outpatient surgery by a general surgeon and may require additional time off from work.
Will my lymphedema (arm swelling) get worse after a TRAM flap?
The arm swelling is transiently and mildly increased due to the fluids given during your surgery and resolves to the same pre-operative level after a few weeks.
Will I have drains and for how long?
You will have drains in your chest and in your abdomen. The drains stay in for around 1-2 weeks after the surgery. You will need to wear an abdominal binder or similar compressive garment for at least three weeks after the surgery.
How much time off from work will I need after a TRAM flap?
That depends on the activity level of your work. If you have a desk job, patients can return as early as 4-6 weeks. Because of the risk of hernia (2-3%), it is recommended that no lifting be done for at least 6 weeks after the surgery. Most patients take 6 weeks off so that they are completely able to perform their duties without restrictions.


text:
A picture is worth a thousand words – and in this case, what you don't see is the key story: what isn't in the picture is black soot coating every wall.
That's because this resident of rural India is cooking on a two-burner stove powered by methane rather than wood. The methane is produced by a small-scale "digester" located just outside her home. (In the digester, manure from the family's livestock, stabled nearby, is broken down by bacteria and converted to methane.)
And because she is cooking with methane, not only are her walls cleaner – so are her lungs, and those of her children and husband.
At least as importantly, she no longer needs to spend three to four hours every day – seven days a week, 365 days a year – gathering wood.
That means that instead of her having to collect firewood, build a fire and get it hot enough to cook, she can make the family's breakfast with the flick of a switch on the methane stove. This time savings in the morning allows her children to get to school as classes begin, rather than several hours into the school day.
Those "extra" hours in her day also allow her to earn outside income, through activities like sewing or making biofertilizers and biopesticides for sale to local farmers – or simply to rest and have a modicum of leisure time. In addition, the digester generates enough fuel that she can cook more than once daily, providing her family with a more varied and nutritious diet.
Improving Indians' standard of living while not harming environment
The methane digester that powers the stove provides remarkable benefits compared to the traditional wood-fired stove; it:
- Digests manure that otherwise would have released methane directly into the atmosphere. Although burning converts methane into carbon dioxide (CO2), methane itself is 23 times more powerful at trapping heat than is CO2.
- Allows trees and shrubs to continue storing carbon, rather than being cut down and burned as cooking fuel. Those avoided emissions, once tallied and verified, can be sold as offset credits that pay for the digesters.
- Boosts families' standard of living without any increase in carbon emissions.
These photos were taken on a recent trip to India with my colleagues Richie Ahuja, Director of EDF's India Program, and Steve Cochran, our Vice President for Climate and Air.
Richie spends a significant portion of his time in India, working closely with the five innovative nonprofits with whom we are partnering on projects in rural communities. (See Richie's blog post from International Women's Day about how EDF is using film to teach rural women about climate change.) For Steve and me, though, this was the first time we'd seen any of the projects in action.
The methane digesters initiative is a project of the Agricultural Development and Training Service (ADATS), a comprehensive nonprofit rural development organization that since 1977 has worked on sustainable agriculture as well as adult literacy, children's education, community health and related issues in southern India. Our other partner groups are working on a variety of additional rural technologies, including solar lanterns, more-efficient wood-burning stoves, and low-carbon farming.
EDF is exploring how carbon markets can help provide funding for these locally based initiatives that help significantly improve living standards for the rural poor.
With more than half of India's nearly 1.2 billion residents having annual incomes under $500, economic development is essential. It's starting to occur, and with astonishing speed – indeed, India is projected to be the globe's third-biggest economy by 2035.
For too long, it's been assumed that development will lead inexorably to massively greater carbon emissions. Our work in India seeks to help create an alternate path – one consistent with avoiding dangerous climate change even as the world's most populous democracy continues its vital task of lifting its poorest citizens out of poverty.


text:
We might not want our hangover to last from Halloween, but the celebration goes beyond the party. Many artists showed up this past weekend armed with impressive mixes that might have felt ominous on the holiday, but in reality, are worth the listen beyond the Halloween weekend.
First is the timely mix from Boombox Cartel, honoring their Mexican heritage with a "Dia De Los Muertos" mix filled with heavy bass, as well as hip hop and electro inspired beats.
LA's Bones hit the nail on the head with his Halloween Mix.
It may have a namesake for Flosstradamus's Hi-Def Youth tour, but the duo just dropped a hard-ass mix perfect for extending your spook.
Hannah Wants brought 80 minutes of music to the online airwaves just a few days ago, and her style ranges from world to deep house to garage to hip hop.
And lastly, RL Grime's infamous Halloween mix hit its fifth year this year, with a special guest appearance from Pharrell on the introduction. "Halloween V" has nearly 800,000 plays since it dropped late last week.


text:
I wish I could say you were doing quite well, but it's clear to me that at some point during our travels, you've gone a bit awry. History, being one of my personal best subjects, is something you appear to be lacking in. You've bounded about the universe so often you've forgotten exactly why we follow the rules that we do, haven't you? That business on Mars, that poor woman. Perhaps the concept of consequences has long since abandoned my senses, though I never did expect myself to go so utterly senile.
So, since clearly you're confused, let me sort you out:
Stop it. Stop this and stop it now. Look at the timelines. Look at your life. Think about the things that you're doing! Think about the things you're destroying through your cruelty and carelessness! We're better than that, aren't we?
What you're doing is wrong, and you know it. Leave history alone, my boy, leave time alone, and do what's right. I don't care how long you've been exiled or what sort of a god you think you are, but you mustn't touch history.
Not one line.
Muse: The Doctor (One)
Fandom: Doctor Who
Word Count: 196


text:
Square-foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, military, schools, greenhouses, manufactured homes, fire stations, libraries, churches, government offices and farm buildings.
Includes important variables that can make any building unique from a cost standpoint.
Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on actual materials and design features, class of construction, area, shape, wall height, number of floors, and support requirements. Now includes easy-to-use software that calculates total in-place cost estimates. Use the regional cost adjustment factors provided to tailor the estimate to any jobsite in the U.S. Then view, print, email or save the detailed PDF report as needed.
Revised annually.
This eBook is the download version of the book in text searchable, PDF format and does not include estimating software. Craftsman eBooks are for use in the freely distributed Adobe Reader and are compatible with Reader 5.0 or above. Get Adobe Reader.


text:
Oregon Energy Plan Offers Hope for Biomass Energy
– Bryce Gray, March 26, 2016, High Country News
The wood-based biomass industry has fallen on hard times. Once a promising avenue for timber-dominated regions to diversify their economies, the industry is struggling to compete with plummeting natural gas prices or the more generous subsidies extended to other forms of renewable energy. Biomass facilities – which convert wood and other organic materials into electricity, heat or both – have shuttered across the nation.
Western states are no exception. Biomass-generated electricity costs nearly twice as much as power from natural gas and the California Biomass Energy Alliance reports that 40 percent of the state's biomass facilities are now idle. Oregon – another state with tremendous biomass potential thanks to its timber industry – has also seen projects come to a halt. But Oregon's recently released energy plan, which phases out coal power by 2030 and emphasizes renewable energy, could provide an opportunity for biomass to reassert itself.
Just a few years ago, there were about a dozen industrial-scale projects in the works in Oregon; most of them are on hold. At least six of the state's 17 already existing facilities that use biomass to produce electricity and heat are idle, and others may go offline if they can't reach new contracts with utilities. "I've seen, over the last five years, a real decline in project development," says Marcus Kauffman, a biomass resource specialist with the Oregon Department of Forestry and co-chair of the Oregon Forest Biomass Working Group. "All of (those projects) have completely dried up."


text:
Browser does not support script.
The MSc Finance and Economics draws on the School's strengths in economics, finance and econometrics. It is aimed at students who are interested in gaining a deep understanding of the theory and practice of financial markets.
This interdisciplinary degree, taught jointly by the Department of Finance and the Department of Economics, offers exceptional graduates from quantitative disciplines the opportunity to study in two of the most highly rated departments in their subject areas in the world.
As we teach you not only how to apply and use various well-known models, but also to understand the fundamental concepts on which they are based, you will learn how to alter, test and adapt these models in new market environments. In learning what makes the models tick, you will develop an awareness of the assumptions on which they rely, and - increasingly important in today's markets - of situations in which these assumptions can break down.
As well as developing your understanding of financial economics, financial econometrics, microeconomics and macroeconomics to a high level, you will have the opportunity to investigate two further specialist aspects of finance in elective courses.
The rigour of the Finance and Economics programme is recognised across the world. As the most academically oriented of our programmes, it provides an excellent grounding for students who are interested in progressing to a PhD in finance or in economics.
Successful applicants come from a variety of quantitative backgrounds including economics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, finance and others. To apply, you should have strong credentials in mathematics and a fascination for finance.
For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.
Undergraduate degree
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or international equivalent in a quantitative subject such as economics, maths, physics, engineering, or finance. Your training must include at least a year of calculus and a semester of linear algebra. (See international entry requirements)
Admission to this programme is very competitive. In previous years, the majority of students accepted into the programme had obtained 1st class honours degrees or the equivalent.
Even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Quantitative skills
Applicants should have studied at least a year of calculus and a semester of linear algebra.
Where appropriate, applicants may be offered a fully funded place at the LSE Summer School in order to develop their knowledge of microeconomics and/or econometrics prior to the start of the programme.
GMAT or GRE is required for all applicants without a full three-year UK undergraduate degree. A GRE or GMAT is recommended for applicants with UK undergraduate degrees who did not achieve or are not expected to achieve a first class degree. Test scores must show a strong performance in the quantitative segment. More about GRE/GMAT
Professional experience
Work experience (either through internships or full employment) is not a pre-requisite; however, applicants who have some professional experience should include this in their application.
English language
You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although you do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE. See our English language requirements.
We welcome applications from all prospective students who meet the mininum requirements for this programme. We seek to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of their background. We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:
Academic achievement
Additional test scores
Two academic references
Academic Statement of Purpose
See further information on supporting documents
You should note that there are always many more applications than places available and possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee that you will be offered admission. It is therefore in your interests to apply as early as possible.
Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis, meaning the programme will close once it becomes full. There is no fixed deadline by which you need to apply, however we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Details on how to apply.
To be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.
The Department of Finance enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research. Our diverse faculty and student body come from across the globe, providing a rich environment in which to research and study finance, ensuring that we continue to rank alongside the most highly-rated Departments in the world.
Students on the MSc Finance and Economics programme are required to complete courses to the total value of four full units, comprising three full-unit core courses and two half-unit optional courses.
All registered students will participate in a compulsory pre-sessional programme in August 2020. This combines academic preparation with professional development workshops and events.
Academic trainingStudents will take part in the EC400 Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics (before the main term-time teaching programme starts). The course includes treatment of dynamic programming, continuous time dynamic optimisation, quadratic forms, Kuhn-Tucker theorem, joint and conditional probability distributions, Gauss-Markov assumptions and maximum likelihood estimation, amongst other topics.
Professional developmentStudents will participate in careers skills development sessions delivered by in-house and external professionals. The programme also includes networking and social events with alumni, a City Speaker Series of interactive talks from leading finance professionals and preparation for technical finance interviews. The programme is designed to enable students to be ready for the competitive financial services sector job market.
You will take the following three units' worth of compulsory courses and will choose electives to the value of one unit from a range of courses within the Department, allowing you to tailor the programme to your interests. You will also write a 6000 word dissertation in place of an exam in one of your optional courses. You will also undertake a mandatory preparatory course in probability and stochastic calculus to complement the material taught in Financial Economics.
Financial Economics (taught entirely in first term)Examines investors' behaviour, market equilibrium and asset pricing.
Financial Econometrics (taught over two terms)Looks at the techniques of empirical investigation in economics and finance.
EitherMicroeconomics (taught over two terms)Develops the basic tools for analysing problems of resource allocation used by economists.OrMicroeconomics for MSc F&E*Develops the basic tools for analysing problems of resource allocation used by economists working in research, government and businessAndMacroeconomics for MSc F&E*Focuses on the main characteristics of business cycle fluctuations with a special emphasis on what happened during the financial crisis and different macroeconomic models to study business cycles.
Courses to the value of one unit from a range of options
Dedicated courses (Finance students only)
Fixed Income Securities and Credit MarketsTopics in Portfolio ManagementFinancial EngineeringRisk Management in Financial Markets
Non-dedicated courses (open to non-Finance students)Forecasting Financial Time SeriesQuantitative Security AnalysisApplied Corporate FinanceEntrepreneurial FinanceInternational Finance for MSc Finance and Economics, MSc Finance and MSc Finance & Private Equity
For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.
You must note however that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.
You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated graduate course and programme information page.
The Department of Finance runs an extensive Professional Development Programme alongside the Academic programme in order to support and prepare students to enter the job market. Starting in the pre-sessional course in August, students are given a wide range of careers support, from CV workshops and application advice to sector overviews and opportunities to meet and network with recent alumni who are working in London.
We run a number of events to best prepare students for the competitive financial services sector job market:
Introduction to careers in Finance
City Speaker Series
CV and cover letter workshops
Consulting case study course
1-to-1 CV checking
Networking skills session
Job application form skills session
Presentation skills workshop
Preparation for finance technical interviews
Alumni panel and networking reception
This workshop is designed to introduce students to the corporate valuation methodologies that are most often presented to them during finance interviews. Using an intensive exercise-based approach, the workshop covers finance concepts, reinforces them through problems, and then integrates them into interview question drills.
All students are given access to crash courses in accounting and excel, which is particularly helpful for students who have not had internship experience. The course as a whole also provides a useful grounding for the corporate finance parts of the programme.
Delivered by a professional corporate coach who is also a comedian, this interactive workshop gives students the tools to communicate with impact, influence and confidence.
Lectures and classes are usually scheduled between 9.00-19.00, Monday to Friday. The format of teaching for MSc Finance and Economics core courses is a two hour lecture followed by a separate supporting class. Some lectures include group presentations. Lectures and classes can vary in size depending upon the course. Classes and are either taught by the course lecturer or tutorial fellows. Students on the MSc Finance and Economics programme have on average 11 hours of contact time per week during the teaching terms.
Examinations: Most exams at LSE take place during the Summer Term. The Summer exam period runs from late April until early June. The exam timetable changes each year and is released by the School in the Lent Term.
MSc Finance & Economics students also have exams in early January. Summative work: Some Finance courses contain a coursework element which contributes to the final course grade. At LSE this type of coursework is called 'summative assessment'. Different courses set different types of summative work. Some courses require weekly submission of problem sets (or 'homework assignments' and/or 'class participation') which all make up a small percentage of the final grade.
In Financial Economics (FM436), students will take two summative assignments under exam conditions in the Michaelmas Term.
Formative work: At LSE any work which is set but does not contribute towards the final course mark is known as formative work. Formative work is used to inform students how they doing on the course and if they are understanding the concepts taught in lectures. Some formative work is informal, via the setting of problems sets that the lecturer will work through in the next lecture, however most courses will also ask for a piece of work to be submitted and then graded. This is usually to prepare students for the summative assignments.
All academic faculty schedule weekly office hours in which any student may visit them to discuss academic issues. In some cases students may be able to arrange a time to meet with a member of faculty outside of their office hours.
The MSc Finance & Economics Associate Programme Director acts as the main academic and pastoral supervisor for all students on the programme.
The Associate Programme Director works closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Manager, and is able to advise students on general issues regarding the programme. In addition, she has extensive experience of the financial services sector, enabling her to provide a high level of careers support.
There are also many opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom and complement your academic studies at LSE. LSE LIFE is the School's centre for academic, personal and professional development. Some of the services on offer include:
How to read effectively
Academic writing and critical thinking
Developing leadership skills
Study/work/life balance
Preparing for the world of work
Cross-cultural communication and teamwork
LSE is committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential and the School's Disability and Wellbeing Service provides a free, confidential service to all LSE students and is a first point of contact for all disabled students.
Graduates of the Department have excellent career prospects relative to their peers. Our MSc programmes prepare students for a range of careers in investment banking, consulting and the wider financial services sector, as can be seen in the Department of Finance Employment Report.
Graduates of the MSc Finance and Economics programme go on to work in challenging jobs in a variety of organisations around the world. Examples of the types of organisations include investment banks, central banks, economic and strategy consulting firms, professional services firms and financial boutiques.
In addition to the internationally recognised research environment and academic rigour of its teaching programmes, a great advantage of studying at LSE is the reputation it holds amongst employers for producing high level graduates.
The Brattle Group
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
McKinsey & Company
European Central Bank
Bank of China
Bank of England
China Asset Management Company
Sao Paolo
Each year a number of graduates are accepted into top PhD programmes in the UK, US and Europe. Some students choose to take a pre-doctoral research position after graduation and commence a PhD later.
Selected institutions for PhD study (last 3 years)
The Department of Finance offers an in-depth Professional Development Programme for our students, in order to help develop your skills and assist you in your job search. See the Professional Development Programme section on this page.
LSE Careers is a far-reaching resource available to LSE students and alumni, and is one of the best in the UK. Once registered at LSE you will be able to access the variety of resources and services it provides. These include:
Recruitment fairs
Company presentations
Interview and application skills sessions
Personal careers meetings
CV checking
Advice sessions
LSE is very fortunate in attracting the top recruiters in many sectors which enables the careers service to run an LSE-exclusive vacancy board full of internships, voluntary, part-time and graduate positions. In many cases, recruiters actively target our students and only choose to visit certain university campuses.
During the Michaelmas Term it is likely that there could be a careers presentation or event that you wish to attend every day of the week.
One of our unique offerings for students on the MSc Finance & Economics programme is our Work Placement Pathway. The Work Placement Pathway gives students the opportunity to fully integrate a summer internship into their programme. This extends their programme duration to 12 months, rather than the 10 months for the standard pathway.
How to participate: Students enrol onto the MSc Finance & Economics programme as normal and have until the beginning of Summer Term to secure a summer internship and request transferral onto the Work Placement Pathway. Students on the Work Placement Pathway are required to submit a 2,000 word essay in early September after their placement, in order to be eligible for graduation from the programme in December.
Find out what some of our recent graduates have to say about the programme, studying at LSE, life in London, and much more:
Tarek BadrakhanBSc Economics, London School of Economics
While I was lucky enough to obtain a number of jobs and work placements in finance after my Bachelors degree, ranging from wealth management to equity research, I felt as though I was lacking the theoretical rigour offered by a top degree in finance.
The programme is a marathon, not a sprint. What ultimately matters is the level of understanding you have gained towards the end of the programme. It may be that certain areas of the course have to be revisited a number of times, or that you form study groups with peers (highly recommended) to piece together the more challenging topics.
Frequent networking sessions with alumni have proved extremely helpful, both for expanding our contact base and gaining a deeper understanding of firms and areas of finance. On the lighter side, highlights include a department trip to Brighton, bowling & karaoke night and renting out part of a hotel bar to play shuffleboard - the Department of Finance certainly knows how to treat its students!
My post-graduation plan is to study for an MSc in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning to complement the financial and economic theory obtained in this course.
SnehalBA (Hons) Economics, University of Delhi
If you are looking to challenge yourself, then this is the programme for you. MSc Finance & Economics is demanding, but it certainly prepares you for anything and everything that is out there.
My advice to any prospective student on the MSc Finance & Economics programme would be to start from the very first day. The only trick to ace this course is to be regular. There is simply no substitute for consistency.
Being a part of an extensively diverse classroom provided me with a wide spectrum of opinions and experiences, which definitely expanded my field of view and helped me look at a problem from different perspective. And you surprise yourself: by the end of the year, all those late nights make sense. Regular "class activities" also offered a chance to unwind and make memories.
Yavuzhan YilanciougluBachelor in Economics and Maths, Bogazici University
The MSc Finance & Economics programme differs from others in its critical approach to financial markets. To get a good grasp of finance, you need to get your hands dirty with mathematics, economics and econometrics. Rather than memorising, you need to derive theories and statistical results by yourself. Only after that you can go beyond the repetition and critically approach your findings.
The progamme has a relatively small class size, which creates a very active and inclusive in-class experience. Learning from the some of the world's best researchers in finance and being a part of a closely-knit cohort of bright and hardworking students is a great experience. The faculty is highly involved with the programme. For example, most of the problem solution sessions are taught by the faculty members themselves in classes of 10 to 15, which is rarely the case elsewhere. Moreover, the administrative staff does a great job to ensure that we make the most of both the academic environment and the career opportunities at LSE. Thanks to the staff's efforts, there is a successful feedback mechanism which ensures that students' views are taken into account.
After graduation, I will be working at Oliver Wyman's Istanbul Office as a consultant in financial services.
Sun Yong KimBachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics, University of New South Wales
I saw the programme as the perfect preparation for pursuing a PhD in Finance. Top Finance PhD programs recognise the quality of this training which is why the MSc Finance & Economics programme has a long established history of placing students in the top 10 US Finance PhD programmes.
Having read many of Professor Ian Martin's papers during my undergraduate years, I was most excited to be able to take his FM436 classes, which were truly illuminating and a highlight of the programme. He was also easily accessible outside class to talk about his research as well as general advice for prospective PhD students.
The programme is intense and fast-paced so it is essential to come prepared to work hard from the beginning. There is a rapid learning curve over a short period of time so addressing any academic weaknesses in the critical areas of mathematics, economics and statistics before the start of the programme is important. The F&E programme was not only the most challenging academic experience of my life but also the most humbling. Coming to terms with the fact that I was not the smartest person in the class was difficult at first but helped give me the confidence to ask for help when needed. I would not have gained half as much from the programme had I not collaborated extensively with my classmates both academically and socially.
After graduation, I will commence my Finance PhD at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Mariana MonteiroBachelor of Economics, Fundacao Getulio Vargas, Rio de Janiero
Among all the school options I had, I couldn't have made a better choice. This Master's has given me the chance to learn the roots of finance. It has challenged me in all aspects and LSE has given me a priceless experience, despite the amount of personal work and focus demanded, I've been taught by academic leaders who are breaking the frontier of knowledge. I've met extraordinary people from all over the world who surely will be performing important roles in our society tomorrow.
Given the high level of the courses and the amount of content, do your best to keep on track during the class period so that you can take full advantage of all the opportunities and knowledge that LSE offers. Attending LSE events and joining societies is a great informal way to learn more and meet incredible people in the LSE community Finally enjoying what London has to offer will help you cope with the high demands of this Master's degree.
Enrico CalabresiBachelor in Economics and Business, LUISS Guido Carli University
I was looking for a challenging and rigorous Master's programme that would keep both the industry and the PhD doors open. The MSc in Finance & Economics at LSE was the natural choice to me, and it turned out to exceed my already high expectations. The programme fully exploits what makes LSE one of the top universities in the world, namely its reputation for ground-breaking impeccable research and its overly successful job placement record. You have the opportunity to make your profile very attractive to employers and at the same time explore the very foundations of Finance and Economics theory. What's more, you will meet extraordinary people coming from a variety of different backgrounds and having extremely diverse aspirations for their future.
You should make the most of your time in LSE without stressing too much about finding a job. From the academic faculty to the staff, everybody is genuinely interested in your success in the programme and will guide you through it. Be also open to know your fellow students and make friendships that will last far more than your time in London.
Sarah RidoutBA Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of OxfordNow a PhD Candidate in Economics, Harvard University
I came to the programme straight out of undergrad because I planned to pursue a PhD in economics or finance. Previous professors had told me that the MSc Finance and Economics programme at LSE would provide a good foundation for PhD work (and a good chance of admission if I did well). This turned out to be true.
While at LSE, I was impressed by the commitment of the faculty and administration to help each student get where he or she wanted to be at the end of the year, whether that was a top PhD programme or a good job in industry. I would advise future MSc Finance and Economics students to go to the faculty when they need some guidance about the programme or their future. I received some excellent advice from professors at LSE, who went out of their way to be helpful even to students they had not known for long.
Jaime Gimeno RibesMaster of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, SpainNow at European Central Bank
Working in Spain and in the USA in infrastructure finance gave me an international perspective on capital markets and investment decisions in the context of the infrastructure industry. My curiosity to develop an indepth understanding of financial and economic issues, on a global scale, attracted me to the MSc in Finance and Economics.
I was awarded a Conversion Scholarship for Engineers to attend several Summer School courses before the start of the programme. These were key to enabling me to get to grips with the core courses quickly. Looking back the programme provided me with a good integration of knowledge on financial markets and macroeconomics, which is extremely helpful for my work at the ECB, where I need to understand the interaction between monetary policy and money markets.
Ricardo RodriguesBachelor in Economics at Católica Lisbon, School of Business and EconomicsNow at NERA Economic Consulting
By joining the MSc Finance & Economics programme at such a prestigious university, you gain a competitive advantage, either in academia or in the corporate sector. The combination of both economics and finance, for someone who isn't sure which path to follow, is interesting due to the graduate-level exposure to both areas. The balance between theory (through the core courses) and practice (through the electives) was a key point in my decision. The quality of the teaching and intensity of the programme, as well as the camaraderie with the cohort, have all helped my personal and professional development. I'd also highlight the support provided by the Department, specifically in terms of assisting with finding job openings and promoting several social networking events. Being at LSE has also made me consider the possibility of joining a PhD programme in the future.
Xuan JiMaster of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, SpainNow at China Investment Corporation
The programme provides rigorous and challenging courses for financial economics, and helps to boost your academic research skills. I was impressed by the strong consistency of compulsory courses and preparatory courses. The fundamental knowledge learned in the preparatory courses are heavily applied in the courses that follow, and that truly reflects the careful design of the programme.
The programme offers great prospects for both research and professions, with top faculty and excellent career services. I strongly recommend students grasp all the opportunities and resources provided by the program to achieve their goals.
Maham AshfaqBSc Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences
The MSc Finance & Economics programme has widened my knowledge of economics and finance, allowing me to analyse financial and economic situations in a much more critical way. The programme, with its wide range of courses, is a perfect fit for both students who want to pursue a PhD and for students who want to pursue a career in the financial/corporate sector.
The Department faculty and administration, together, personally invest time and effort to make sure that each individual student's objectives of being in the programme are fulfilled.
MSc Finance & Economics is a 10 month programme which ends much sooner than you expect. Studies, job search, seminars, class activities and assignments will keep you busy throughout. However, amidst these busy 10 months don't forget to enjoy LSE and London, and engage in as many out of class activities as possible.
Currently I plan on returning to Pakistan to pursue a career in research and academia. Later on I intend to pursue a PhD.
You can read more student and alumni stories on our student profile page.
UK/EU students: £29,184Overseas students: £29,760
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.
The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home (UK/EU) or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.
Students who completed undergraduate study at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a fee reduction of around 10 per cent of the fee.
The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide over £13 million in scholarships each year to graduate students from the UK, EU and overseas.
This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.
Students on this programme are also eligible for the Sudipto Bhattacharya Scholarships.
Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.
Funding deadline for needs-based awards from LSE: 27 April 2020.
In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.
A postgraduate loan is available from the UK government for eligible students studying for a first master's programme, to help with fees and living costs. Some other governments and organisations also offer tuition fee loan schemes.
Find out more about tuition fee loans
Fees and funding opportunities
If you have any questions about the academic programme or admissions process please check our frequently asked questions page, or contact the Department of Finance Admissions team at email@example.com.
How to apply
Meet, visit and discover LSE
Hear from our recent students
Ask LSE
Print or share
Code(s) N3UA
Code(s) L1U1
Code(s) N4U3
Code(s) N2U5
Code(s) N3UB
Content to be supplied


text:
The recent Premium Services Forum (PSF) in Paris brought together SWIFT's Premium Suite customers to explore how to harness technology change and ensure ongoing operational excellence
The world is changing - and it's changing fast. Opening the Premium Services Forum (PSF) 2014 in Paris, Birgit Van Diest, Head of EMEA Key Client Service Management, SWIFT, illustrated this point with two photographs of crowds watching Papal inaugurations, one in 2005 and one in 2013. In stark contrast to the earlier photo, the more recent shows a sea of smart devices held aloft by the watchers - compelling visual proof of how quickly this technology has become ubiquitous.
For the community charged with running the operations that underpin the financial industry, this rapid change has clear implications, Van Diest told the 130+ strong PSF audience. "Technology is evolving and it's for all of us to take this into account as we build for the future," she said. "We are all aiming for operational excellence, and the decisions we take now can have far-reaching consequences. We have to become expert in choosing the right approaches to keep the train running, and also to be able to react quickly when new opportunities arise."
Fascinating insights into how this crucial balance is achieved in a different industry came from guest speaker Mark Gallagher, Managing Director and Principal of Status GP Motor Racing Team, who gripped the audience with his account of how the Formula 1 (F1) industry is grappling with many of the same challenges as face the financial industry today.
He emphasised the importance of data to F1. "It's all about information flows," he told delegates - and these underpin not just performance, but also resilience, and above all, risk management. "The product has to be extremely resilient and reliable," he said. "To finish first, we have to first of all finish. We also have to have a product that is completely safe. F1 is as much about risk management as it is about performance. We are nothing if we don't manage the risk."
The F1 industry this year marked 20 years since its last driver fatalities, the consequence of a committed, industry-wide effort to significantly improve the safety of the sport, Gallagher explained. "I used to think we took risk management, safety and security seriously. In fact when I look back we were just adjusting the details," he said. "We had no overarching umbrella approach to risk management. That changed with the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna. There is no luck about risk management. This is all based on data that tells us everything we need to know about performance and risk.
Another vital element of the industry's approach to risk management has been to approach it as a common goal, he continued. "We do not regard safety and security as an area of competitive advantage. It's an area of collaboration."
|Speed briefings
|- Sanctions compliance
- Compliance Analytics
- The KYC Registry
- MT to MX – adoption by the
European RTGS
- Alliance Messaging Hub (AMH)
- SWIFT Release Timeline
Gallagher also shared insights on two other areas in which the financial industry can learn important lessons from F1. The first was regulation. F1 is highly regulated, with recent 'green' regulations particularly challenging for an industry which, as he said, "burns fossil fuels live on television in vast quantities". However, the different F1 teams have taken this challenge and turned it into an opportunity, showing the importance of understanding that "regulation shouldn't stifle innovation".
The second was the importance of people. Using the progressive shortening of pit-stops from the previously unthinkable 3 seconds to 2 to an incredible 1.92 seconds as an illustration, he told delegates: "When you are working with people for whom innovation, risk management and a complete focus on delivery is embedded in the culture, there is no limit to what can be achieved."
Inspired by Gallagher's presentation, PSF delegates then participated in a series of speed briefings and workshops (see boxes) on key topics of critical important for SWIFT's Premium community. During a brief welcome plenary on the second morning of the event, Michel Azard, Head of SWIFT Domain at Credit Agricole Group User Group Chairperson for France, reminded them of the parallels drawn out by Gallagher - especially the importance of collaboration on risk management and resilience, the need to have very strong, skilled teams and the power of using regulation as a spur to innovation. He dispatched delegates to continue the programme with the words, "We are all of us here in an F1 team. Go with speed and safety to the work sessions!"
Closing the PSF, Leo Punt, Head of Services & Support EMEA, SWIFT, shared with the audience the views of delegates captured on video during the event. The impact of Gallagher's presentation was clear, with one attendee commenting: "One of the most interesting things I learned was about the enormous similarities between F1 and banking!" In addition, delegates confirmed the value of PSF as both a networking and an information sharing event. "PSF is an excellent opportunity once a year to connect with peers and see the new products and services coming from SWIFT," said one, with another adding: "It is an opportunity to learn things we don't pick up through our very tight focus at work, and to discuss in a very open way the problems we have in common."
Work sessions
MT and MX – Future proofing your messaging
This interactive session provided an overview of the MX roadmap, how SWIFT is involved, and how we can help with the technical and business infrastructure changes required.
Compliance – Back to the future
A workshop featuring a presentation on the basics of the compliance world – the process, the participants, the challenges – plus an interactive and much-appreciated simulation.
Business Continuity – Be ready!
Service goes down – service is restored. What happens behind the scenes between the two within your organisation? What do your peers do? What does SWIFT do? This session provided a platform for participants to exchange information on their procedures and challenges to help them master these situations.
Operational optimisation – Doing more with less
During this session, participants exchanged information on the challenges they face in their day-to-day operations, and with the help of SWIFT experts found ways of resolving them.
Let's talk about swift.com – The changes, our roadmap and what's in it for you
An interactive session detailing recent improvements, validating upcoming improvement plans and gathering customer input on other possible areas for enhancement.
Getting the most out of your Premium support contract
A review of the main features of the service and group discussions on different aspects.


text:
SN 1 | EP 10 | Big Finale
Ang has the grand opening of her beauty salon; AJ is granted a day pass from rehab.
Available: VH1, iTunes Store
You can usually count on at least one breakout star from any TV show, and from "Mob Wives" it's Angela Raiola, aka "Big Ang." This series presents a much bigger slice of the sassy Staten Island, N.Y., bar owner's large personality, which was formed in part from her Brooklyn upbringing as the niece of Salvatore Lombardi, a deceased captain of the Genovese crime family. Adorned with her collection of diamonds and furs, Big Ang now spends most of her time hanging out with a strong circle of family and "Mob Wives" friends at her drinking establishment, The Drunken Monkey, including her son, Anthony Donofrio; little sister Janine Detore; childhood friend Linda Torres; and Ang's 38-year-old husband, Neil.
Angela Raiola,