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Student Organizations
Bradley Ambassadors of Music
Room: 107
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (309) 677-2595
Invitation only from Department Chairperson.
The Bradley Ambassadors of Music (BAM) is a group of students that assists the Department of Music in their recruiting program activities. They are always available by e-mail to answer questions of prospective students and they host students and their families on Audition Days and during Special Visit Programs.
Prospective students may contact a BAM member with their questions.
NAMM Generation Next
Room: 306
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Advisor: Todd Kelly
Open to all Bradley Students
The Musicians in Business group is not limited to only Music Business Majors. All students who have an interest are encouraged to be actively involved in this student run organization. Over the past 108 years, NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) has proudly represented the industry that brings the gift of music into people's lives. NAMM is the not-for-profit trade association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM's trade shows, activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. What started in May of 1901 as a small, grassroots organization of 52 founding Members has since blossomed into an international association representing more than 9,000 retailers, manufacturers, distributors and reps of musical instruments and products from more than 85 countries.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a non-hazing fraternity providing men with a love of music an opportunity to share their musical interests in a fraternal environment. The Delta Nu Chapter of Sinfonia at Bradley has been providing students unique musical and leadership opportunities while emphasizing personal and musical growth since its charter in 1948. The Delta Nu Chapter actively sponsors concerts and promotes other musical activities of the university, its student body, and the surrounding area. There are currently 14 active members. For more info, see the Delta Nu Chapter website.
With more than 85,000 members worldwide, MENC: The National Association for Music Education is the largest association dedicated exclusively to the advancement of music education. Through its many programs, activities, publications, and conferences, MENC works to promote the value of music education, foster the best possible music education programs in our nations schools, and advance music education as a profession. All music education students at Bradley are encouraged to join MENC. This membership enables access to the state music convention which is held each January in Peoria. Additionally, members receive Music Educators Journal and Teaching Music. Memberships are available in the fall and are good for one year. For more info or contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Dave Vroman.
Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional music fraternity for women. It functions in similar ways to a social sorority in that its participants have rush, rituals, and chapter meetings. However, it's different because the members have a bond through music, and most, if not all, of what they do concerns music. The Beta Gamma Chapter at Bradley participates in numerous recitals, fundraisers, and other campus activities throughout the year including some that are in conjunction with Phi Mu Alpha. For more information, see the Beta Gamma Chapter website.


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Customer Focus
This post is actually a response I gave to a blog from the ITtoolbox. The gentleman I was responding to takes the position that companies may believe themselves to be customer focused when in fact they fail to take into consideration what the customer wants. Seems fairly obvious but he is correct. It isn't unusual for executives to not understand who their customers are and still believe they are customer focused.
But the author of the original post and I quickly diverged when it came to how we see the organization. It is his contention that the organization (especially in those companies that view its employees as their number one asset) should drive the design of the processes. Read on to see how his opinion may contradict his own view of being customer focused.
There is one more point I want to make before you begin reading this blog. I view publicly-held companies, privately-owned businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and even departments to be basically the same. Each one of those entities has customers they are serving and processes they are executing. As you read through my response don't think it does not apply to you if you don't work in a 'business' – these ideas do relate to you.
I agree with your initial premise that a value chain that does not consider the customer is in trouble. How can a company believe it is customer focused if it does not take the time to define and quantify the expectations of the customer and take into consideration what the competition is offering?
How a business is designed will determine whether it is customer focused and plays a huge part in its level of performance. I know this to be true since I am a business architect. I provide customized business design tailored to reach the goals of my customers. In order to do that I have to understand all the components of a business and how they relate to each other.
Business designs have 5 components:
Ø Capstone – all strategic information about the business
o Internal: Vision; Mission; Values; Principles; Goals; Business Strategies, etc.
o External: The competitive environment (trends, obstacles, risks, critical business issues, …). Designs that do not take into consideration the competitive environment are flawed. It is a big mistake to not understand the context in which your business exists. A once robust design can become quickly obsolete if the context (environment) changes. As Joel Barker once said: "When the paradigm shifts everyone starts back at zero."
Ø Market Model
o Here is where your perspective comes into play. Business leaders need to understand what each market place is looking for from products and services being sold into that market. Leaders must take the time to define the expectations of customers and then quantify them. Vague and arbitrary requirements do not provide good input into product development.
o Here is where we appear to diverge. Business leaders have to understand if their existing Market Model can deliver on the growth goals of the company. The Capstone creates the performance requirements for the Market Model. The performance requirements for the Market Model are not arbitrary.
o If the Market Model is not designed to achieve the growth goals then either the goals need to be adjusted or the design needs to be updated. By having defined and quantified the expectations of the customers it is possible to analyze whether one's offerings to the market place need to be redesigned. This is being customer focused – you are delivering what the market wants.
Ø Process Model
o Input – Process – Output. Every business has processes to fulfill the demand for its products and services. Those processes do affect how the customer is being served. All of the processes performed by a company are considered to be its Process Model.
o Here is where we definitely differ. The Process Model receives its performance requirements from the Market Model. For instance, if the market place establishes a two week lead time your business will not be competitive with a four week lead time. You will have to reengineer your processes to deliver on the promises made to your customers. This is in keeping with being customer focused.
o Your processes will determine what skills, talents, knowledge and experience you need in your organization. Therefore processes create performance requirements for organizations.
Ø Organizational Model
o Processes are executed by the organization. As mentioned previously the design the Organizational Model receives its performance requirements from the Process Model. If the business needs to outsource some of its work and has never done that before then new skills such as Vendor Management and Service Level Agreements will be need to be executed and either the existing staff will be trained or experienced personnel will be brought in.
o Process designs should factor in the skills of the organization but the company should not under deliver to the market place due to inabilities of the organization. If you under deliver to the market place your sales will suffer accordingly.
o The organization needs to be designed in order to execute the processes that deliver its products/services and achieves the strategic goals of the company. The models are all connected and when designed to support each other the business can actually achieve alignment. Alignment has to be designed into an organization.
Ø Systems Model
o The organization uses systems to execute the processes. Many executives start with systems and work backwards. This is the reason why there are so many dissatisfied business leaders. They are applying a new system to an outdated business design.
o Will changing the dashboard in your car have an effect on the design of your car? Investing in new IT systems before updating the overall business design can only bring marginal improvements.
Designing a business is a cascading process and if you are changing your processes or organization before defining and quantifying the goals of the company and the design of the Market Model then you can not consider your company to be 'customer focused' and you can not know if your goals are even achievable.
Eight Steps to Business Excellence
Success will be defined differently for each area of our lives. For some personal success is measured by the size of their bank account while others look to their marriage and children. Professional success may be looked at from how high in the organization you have climbed or it can be the degree of delight received from a job well done.
The eight steps I am going to discuss does not address either directly but if you look closely and think about each one you will find many applications for these steps. This "process" was developed to assist businesses in achieving sustained Business Excellence but its application goes beyond strictly business.
Too many businesses are on the down-side of their growth curve and are facing very difficult times and decisions. Executives at these companies are not in enviable positions. They have an entity that has existed for many years, was successful and is now struggling. Some have been at the helm during the good times and bad while others have been brought in to 'right the ship'. Regardless the challenge is the same.
As they work with their management team and try to address the situation they will repeatedly ask themselves these four questions:
· "How did we get here?"
· "How could things have gotten this bad?"
· "What could we have done differently"
· "What can we do to get out of this mess?".
An answer to the first two questions can be found in Tom Peter's book Re-Imagine. Mr. Peter's identifies some very interesting facts. In 1917 Forbes magazine first identified the top 100 companies in America. These were the best and the brightest. One could make the argument that these companies had everything they needed to ensure their survival. Fast forward 70 years and 61 of those 100 companies were not to be found.
Next Mr. Peters investigated the performance of companies listed in the S&P 500. Again these are top companies with money and people to drive their businesses forward. The span of time is now from 1957 to 1997, so the window of change has been reduced by 30 years. Here we are shown that 426 of the 500 S&P companies ceased to exist.
From 1917 to 1987 – 60% of top companies did not make it. From 1957 – 1997 81% of the largest companies no longer existed. The percentage and speed of becoming obsolete is increasing. But what causes companies to become obsolete?
It would be interesting to establish a correlation between the rate of change in the world around us and the rate of obsolescence in business. Who doesn't say things are happening faster and faster – that the merry-go-round of life isn't speeding up? While a part of us yearns for the good old days at the same time we want our HD TV and Blue ray technology. As the world turns faster and the globe becomes smaller, customer expectations change more rapidly and businesses are challenged to keep up.
The relevance of any business and the products/services it offers to the market place is determined by the world external to it. I refer to the external world as the competitive environment. Businesses don't get to decide how relevant they are, instead it is the competitive environment that determines the relevancy of a business. Each business, its suppliers, business partners, competitors, customers, distributors, sales, …are all within a competitive environment. The environment provides the context in which to evaluate the relevance of the design of every business and its products/services.
So in response to the questions:
· "How did we get here?"
· "How could things have gotten this bad?"
Answer is:
· Your business became obsolete due to a changing environment.
And that leads to the next two questions: "What could we have done differently?" and "What can we do to get out of this mess?".
Just as the first two questions had a single answer so do the second set of questions. Allow me to develop this idea by returning to the ideas of environment and Context.
Businesses are created in the environment in which they are going to compete. As a business takes off its products/services are designed to meet the needs of the customer – otherwise the customer would not buy them and the business would fail to exist. Along the way the business grows and adds new functions and internal services to support the increasing demand for its products/services and the operations to fulfill that demand. All this is happening in the original environment.
Over time that environment will change. Customers will expect new levels of quality, service and options; competitors will offer new and improved products; new materials will become available; new suppliers will arrive on the scene; trade barriers will be erected or torn down,…. and your business, which was designed to compete in the old environment becomes less and less relevant.
Here I introduce the idea that businesses have a design just like products or services. That may be hard to conceive since you have never seen a set of Business Blueprints™. It is hard to visualize something that you have not seen but that does not mean it does not exist.
Sadly, Dr. Michael Hammer passed away recently. For those of you who are not familiar with his writings, he made popular the idea of reengineering processes to improve business performance. When his first book came out in the early 1990's I had already been doing process design work for years but did not have a name for what I was doing. I just thought of it as solving problems at the root cause level.
Dr. Hammer came along and was able to have people understand that a set of activities used to accomplish a purpose could be defined as a process and that the design of any process has the largest impact on how well work is performed. By documenting every activity and placing those activities side-by-side the process design becomes visible, enabling you to analyze and subsequently intelligently reengineer that design to meet performance goals.
Understanding process design remains important in business today. BPR, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizan, Total Quality,… are all extensions of this concept. Many consultants are referring to business processes when they speak about business models (processes are only one perspective of a business design). Executives are looking for ways to improve the performance of their businesses and actively seek it through process reengineering.
All designs become obsolete.
Earlier I spoke about businesses becoming obsolete – the same thing happens at the process level for all the same reasons. Thanks to people like Dr. Michael Hammer and Mr. Derril Watts with Mountain Home Training and Consulting, http://www.mhc-net.com/, people have come to understand that just because you can't see processes does not mean they don't exist and that they don't have a design. It took years for this concept to work its way into most businesses and I would argue that any business that does not have Process Management as one of its disciplines is lacking as a professional organization.
As process designs are invisible until they are documented so are business designs. The impact that designs have on process performance is even more powerful at the business/organization level.
Design Dictates Performance.
So in response to the questions:
· "What could we have done differently?"
· "What can we do to get out of this mess?"
Answer is:
· Design your business to compete in today's environment.
If you are part of a business or organization and wondering what you should have done or what you can do to get out of your current dilemma it comes down to executing these Eight Steps to Business Excellence.
- Document the existing business design
· When a business is not meeting performance expectations you can not know whether it is a design or execution problem if the design can not be seen.
· More than 80% of the time an obsolete design is the root cause of performance issues.
- Establish the performance goals you wish to achieve
· Every company has growth and profit goals.
· Business designs must support business goals.
· Setting goals that are not attainable with the existing design is harmful.
· Unrealistic goals are a waste of money and represent lost opportunities.
- Establish the strategies you want to execute
· How will the strategic goals be reached given the environment and company's organization?
· How you will accomplish something is deciding what strategies you wish to execute.
- Analyze the design of your business model in light of your goals and strategies
· Just because a goal is set does not mean it can be reached.
· Can you execute your strategies given the constraints of your design?
· If a design can not be seen it how can it be analyzed?
- Update the design to achieve goals and execute strategies
· The words design and strategy are not interchangeable.
· Changing a strategy has absolutely no impact on the design of a business.
· Designs determine what strategies can be executed.
- Create Strategic Plan and Master Project Plan
· A Business Strategic Plan:
o Strategic goals
o Analysis of the changing environment and the impact to business
o Clearly identified strategies and a description of each one
o All strategic initiatives and the rationale behind each one.
· A Master Project Plan is the 'road map' all executives want to see:
o Initiatives, dependencies and the sequence of projects
o Project prioritization no longer exists
o All initiatives from the Strategic Plan are in the Master Project
- Implement the new design
· A Master Project Plan is the 'road map' all executives
· The design has to be in place in order for strategies to be executed.
· The Master Project Plan shows how to implement the new business design.
· To receive the full benefit of a new design it must be completely implemented.
- Execute the strategies
· The entire design does not have to be in place before management starts to see positive results.
· Some strategies can be executed with the existing design while others can be executed after particular initiatives are completed.


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Thums Up - Thums Down
for the Week - 19 Feb 2014
`Why "Krrish" 3 wasn`t so super!`
Samir Dave
Selection based on Planet Bollywood critics recommendations
Let us know what you think about this
Look, up in the sky, it's a bird….it's a plane….it's Krrish! Though Hrithik Roshan delivers a powerhouse performance, the derivative screenplay takes the "super" out of this "man". Unfortunately, you will have to go to the THUMS Down section to read more.
Thums Up - Recent Films Worth Watching :-)
Grand Masti
Naughty naughty Mr. Indra Kumar! Just when you think it's safe to go to the cinema, out comes a movie like "Grand Masti" which blasts the viewer with vulgarity, crassness, and pure juvenile humor and you know what? It works! The film has no socially redeemable quality whatsoever, but like popcorn with caramel and extra sugar on top, I ate it all up and enjoyed myself tremendously. Now, I'm a fan of the original "Masti" which I thought was quite fun in a deviant sort of way, but this one takes the deviant cake. Directed by Indra Kumar (the man who used to direct more traditional romantic films like "Dil"), he takes the phrase "mujhe neend na aye…" to a whole different and more sexual level. The film has the stereotypical base plotline of husbands unhappily married who are extremely sexually frustrated, and that frustration comes out in juvenile behavior. That's it! That's all you need to know. Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, and Ritesh Deshmukh share a great chemistry, and that's what carries the film on lingerie clad shoulders. The music by long lost Anand Raj Anand and Sanjeev Darshan is totally "yawn". Whatever happened to Indra Kumar's movies having great soundtracks? Let's face it, you really just want to see these guys get into crazy situations and enjoy the eye candy that Sonalee Kulkarni, Manjari Fadnis, Karishma Tanna, Maryam Zakaria, Bruna Abdullah, and Kainaat Arora provide. So, take a deep breath, do some yoga (preferably with a partner), and enjoy the incorrigible masti of "Grand Masti".
Chennai Express
PB Rating: 7.0
out of 10
Public Rating (by 414 unique users):
: Rohit Shetty
: Gauri Khan, Karim Morani, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur
: Vishal-Shekhar
: Amitabh Bhattacharya
: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani(Item Number)
Genre: Comedy
Recommended Audience: General
Shah Rukh Khan got a face lift. There, I said it. Now you can lambast me all you want, but darned if he doesn't look ten years younger in most of the scenes of the Rohit Shetty (and company) directed "Chennai Express". In fact there is one scene where he makes hand gestures towards his face alluding to the fact that he's gotten a face lift. In any case, SRK is his usual "K-K-K-Krazy" self in this film that really defies all sense of logic and throws it out the window. It's a fun movie, which really showcases the star of the film, Deepika Padukone. What!?!? You are probably thinking, "Come on yaar, how dare you not say SRK is the dishum dishum star!?!?" Well, SRK is indubitably a star, but to me Deepika Padukone is the one "y-only" reason to watch this movie. She is in short incredible in every scene and any lesser actor would have thrown the movie into a tailspin. Shah Rukh once again plays, "Rahul" (he must be in the Guinness Book of World Records as the actor that has portrayed the most characters named Rahul in his career). He escapes the clutches of his grandfather (quite literally and selfishly), to go on a trip with his friends and live life. On the train, he bumps into the daughter of a mobster, Meena (Deepika Padukone). Thus the hilarity begins and continues throughout the movie. Vishal-Shekhar will make you don your lungi and dance as they provide the better than average music. Watch this film, and if you already have, see it again. This is one express train you don't want to miss!
PB Rating: 6.0
out of 10
Public Rating (by 413 unique users):
: Abhinav Singh Kashyap
: Sanjeev Gupta, Himanshu Kishan Mehra
: Ishq Bector, Shree D, Lalit Pandit
: Kumaar, Rajeev Barnwal, Nikhat Khan, Himanshu Kishan Mehra
: Ranbir Kapoor, Pallavi Sharda, Jaaved Jaaferi, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Amitosh Nagpal
Genre: Action, Comedy, Romantic
Recommended Audience: General
First off, the only sole reason this film is in the Thums UP section is due to the "ish"STYLE ™ of Ranbir Kapoor as the lead character Babli in director Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam". The director's previous film, "Dabangg" raised expectations for this one, and those expectations are only partly met. It suffers from moments of "say what" confusion, to moments of hilarious "right on" clarity. The uneven screenplay by the director and Rajeev Barnwal simply does not hold up throughout the length of the movie. Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor are so much fun to watch, but alas, this is not the best vehicle to be in with their son. The lead actress Pallavi Sharda doesn't really impress. Oh she's a fair actor, but shares absolutely zero "sizzle" chemistry with Ranbir. The music by Lalit Pandit (who is capable of better than his compositions here), is imminently forgettable. Again, when all is said and done, you'll probably share some laughs and admire Ranbir Kapoor's versatility (the actor should escape this so-so film unscathed), but one can't help but feel that this movie could have been so much more. Do watch it, don't expect much, and don't make me say, "I told you so". It's a masala paan fillum full of nonsensical filling, fun and totally harmless to a point. Now, I think I'll go back to watch "Dabangg" to see what director Abhinav Kashyap is really capable of!
Shuddh Desi Romance
PB Rating: 7.0
out of 10
Public Rating (by 413 unique users):
: Maneesh Sharma
: Aditya Chopra
: Sachn Sanghvi, Jigar Saraiya
: Jaideep Sahni
: Parineeti Chopra, Sushant Singh Rajput, Vaani Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor
Genre: Comedy, Romantic, Drama
Recommended Audience: Parental Guidance
Romance is so complicated today. Forget the flirting and come hither glances, it's more like full on "dishum dishum" now (if you know what I mean). It seems like the modern life has left simple romance on the curbside waiting for cupid's rickshaw to take it away. Enter the complicated romance based rom-com, "Shuddh Desi Romance", in which director Maneesh Sharma ("Band Baaja Baraat"), brings forth a tale that sheds light on the growing trend of live in relationships. The film is entertaining yaar in a way that will make your parents blush. Sushant Singh Rajput leaves the ghost of "Pavitra Rishta's" Manav Deshmukh way behind and proves that he is the actor for the new generation. Parineeti Chopra is quite frankly the best of the new actors, her performance is effortless, and Vanni Kapoor also is an actor to watch out for. The music by Sachin-Jigar is pleasant and unobtrusive. Kudos to Yash Raj Films for presenting writer Jaideep Sahni's ("Bunty Aur Babli") riveting take on the pursuit of love amidst the physicality of differences. Well worth your time to watch, the film will keep you guessing till the end. Today, it's not about the simple romance, it's all about the complex emotions of love and heartbreak that comes from frank honesty, "Shuddh Desi Romance" will certainly entertain you and get you thinking.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
PB Rating: 7.0
out of 10
Public Rating (by 413 unique users):
: Ayan Mukerji
: Karan Johar
: Pritam
: Amitabh Bhattacharya , Kumaar
: Ranbir Kapoor , Deepika Padukone , Aditya Roy Kapur , Kalki Koechlin & Others
Genre: Romantic
Recommended Audience: General
They say that love makes the world go around, and we have this ideal in our hearts that mystifies this feeling of absolute bliss. Then the real world comes crashing through, taking us through life, this way and that. Love gets detoured, but eventually finds its way. Such is the way of things in Ayan Mukerji's "Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewane". First of all, before you even begin to try to appreciate (or not) this movie, you need to forget for the moment how good "Wake Up Sid" was. If you compare this new film to that one, you might be ever so slightly disappointed. Unfortunately, to compare is to be human. "Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewane" is a fun, frivolous and fresh film that delights the viewer with its tarnished innocence. The best part of the film is of course Ranbir Kapoor who literally lights a fuse that never dies down with his portrayal of the lead character, Bunny. The other best part is of course, Deepika Padukone who simply is one of the best female actors in Bollywood today. Her performance is totally captivating and emotional .Of course, the basic premise of the film centers around the travails of love and loss from college to marriage. Pritam's music is another highlight, especially "Ghagra" which has the always beautiful and timeless Madhuri Dixit dancing and reminding the audience how special she is. One caveat, though the soundtrack is really strong with tracks like "Badtameez Dil", and "Kabira", it is not as melodious or uniquely catchy as the songs from "Wake Up Sid". I know, I know! I shouldn't compare, but I can't help it! "Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewane" will burn itself into your mind for the time being, is definitely a really fun movie to watch, and beats all the other new releases (so far) hands down. Director Ayan Mukerji is definitely the future of Bollywood, and I for one will be waiting to see what he does next. Until then, I'll be living it up with my "Badtameez Dil"!
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: Rakesh Roshan
: Rajesh Roshan
: Sameer
: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi, Arif Zakaria, Kangna Ranaut, Shaurya Chauhan, Rakhi Sawant
Genre: Action
Recommended Audience: General
Though Hrithik deserves all the accolades he gets for his performance in Krrish 3, he is let down by the derivative script penned by papa (and director) Rakesh Roshan and his team of writers that include Robin Bhatt, Honey Irani, Irfan Kamal, and Akarsh Khurana. He is also let down by the fairly banal music by uncle Rajesh Roshan (though the background score by Salim and Suleiman Merchant is quite good). I thoroughly enjoyed the first entry "Koi Mil Gaya" for its innocence and straight forward storytelling, even going so far as to forgive the obvious riff on the classic "E.T. the extraterrestrial" plot. I even enjoyed (though to a lesser extent) "Krrish" or "Krrish 2" for finally establishing a credible Indian superhero for us to call our own. Yet, I cannot forgive the lazy writing of the third installment that seems like they put the stories for all the recent Hollywood superhero movies, put them in the trademarked Bollywood "ish-style" screenplay blender and then pureed creativity down to nothing. Whew, now that I've gotten that out of the way, let's see what was good about the film. Hrithik Roshan in his dual role is of course excellent, the special effects are at a high technical level (all completed in India by Indian artists), the cinematography by S. Tirru (which is world class) and that's about it. I thought Vivek Oberoi was annoying, Kangana Ranaut was good eye candy, and Priyanka Chopra had nothing really to do. I do hope that when they make a "Krrish 4", papa Roshan can really come up with a better story and his team with a better screenplay. Finally, perhaps it's time to go outside of the family for the music for the next one, it truly seems like the usually talented Rajesh Roshan has pretty much run out of the proverbial creative steam.
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: Bejoy Nambiar
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: Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Isha Sharvani
Genre: Drama
Recommended Audience: General
I was honestly expecting a lot from this film as I had enjoyed director Bejoy Nambiar's "Shaitan", but this flawed movie with what could have been a very interesting premise, simply disappoints the viewer with tedium. Ouch! I know, perhaps I am being a bit harsh. Perhaps I got off on the wrong side of the bed today…perhaps not. Look, I love films with a great concept and even enjoy them when the film itself presents the concept in an uneven way, but "David" just doesn't hold the viewer's interest for its running time. The one shining star in this film is Neil Nitin Mukesh, who returns to the silver screen after a bit of time. His performance is perhaps the sole reason to see the film. The story focuses on three men named…David (of course). One story is set in 1975, the second in 1999, the third in 2010. Neil Nitin Mukesh is the primary character in the 1975 portion of the film, playing a mob boss protégé to perfection. Other than that, the rest of the film is okay. I wish I could get more excited about this movie, I really do, but unfortunately I just can't. What's more upsetting is that the film also has Tabu, but she is wasted in her role. The music is disappointing and all in all it's best to catch the Neil Nitin Mukesh part of the film either streaming on the net or on DVD. Two thums down!
Race 2
: Abbas-Mustan
: Ramesh S. Taurani Ronnie Screwvala Siddharth Roy Kapur
: Pritam
: Mayur Puri
: Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ameesha Patel
Genre: Action
Recommended Audience: General
Gasp! You are probably wondering how I could place "Race 2" in the thums down section?!?! Well, let's put it this way, I loved the first "Race" and this sequel simply doesn't hold a candle to the original. Sure, it's slick and stylish, the cinematography by Ravi Yadav is top notch, and the direction by white safari suit duo Abbas-Mustan Is in their usual efficient manner; however, the film sputters to the finish line on the back of a weak screenplay by Shiraz Ahmed (though the dialogues by Kiran Kotrial are quite good). On top of all that, while the original film had a smash hit soundtrack, the music for "Race 2" is pretty forgettable! It's like that booze soaked killer party from last night that you can barely remember, but know it had moments of fun. Pritam really let us down with this one, which is especially disappointing considering his excellent compositions in "Barfi". I want to race, I want to race, I want to RACE too! Sadly, my race gaadi just won't start with "Race 2". The story continues right off the first film (which in real time was released five years ago). There are twists and turns for sure and both Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham have a lot of chemistry that is fun to watch. Bipasha Basu is barely in the film, Deepika Padukone gives a great performance as always, Jacqueline Fernandez doesn't really leave an impression, and Ameesha Patel doesn't really gel. Finally, if you are going to make a film that is a sequel to the original that had a killer climax like "Race" had, you better come up with an even bigger climax (oh…oh) this time around! Stroll, don't race to see "Race 2". One and half Thums down!
Arre yaar! No amount of Johnny Walker Red or Black Label can make this "Joker" of a film paisa vasool in any way. The dictionary defines the word joker as: "a person who jokes in an obnoxious manner". That's the best way to describe this film. What was director Shirish Kunder thinking or smoking for that manner? Bhai, let's make a film about aliens….and a village….and pelvic thrusting! Smash hit bhai! Smash hit! After watching this film, I truly felt like I took a trip to hell or Paglapur and back. The story is completely nonsensical. Take "Koi Mil Gaya" and mash it up with equal parts "Lagaan" with a splash of "Swades", but with quarter of the entertainment and you get this completely "THUMS DOWN" film. It's no wonder that Akshay Kumar did nothing to promote the film, he had to have known how bad it turned out to be, though why he picked this film to star in is anyone's guess. Certainly it's not due to the "excellent" screenplay. Perhaps as a mark of desperation, Shirish Kunder engineered the "accidental" controversy of the song, "I want Fakhta you" (which was eventually changed to the more pc "I want just you"). It's about the only thing that got people interested in the movie. Sonakshi Sinha is wasted, as is Shreya Talpade. The storyline focuses on a village lost in time, Pagalpur. Founded by the inmates of an insane asylum, the village doesn't appear on any maps. Somehow we have aliens mixed into this…and really, shall I go on? Please, please, if you have any sense of reason, avoid this film at all costs. Not even multiple glasses of alcohol can save this film. Watch it at your own risk! After seeing this, I truly felt, "fakhta-ed".
Bittoo Boss
: Supavitra Babul
: Kumar Mangat Pathak; Abhishek Pathak
: Raghav Sachar
: Kumaar, Luv Ranjan; Aseem Ahmed Abbasi
: Pulkit Samrat; Amita Pathak
Genre: Comedy
Recommended Audience: General
What to say about this film? I am rarely at a loss for words (as my lengthy TUTD diatribes can attest), yet this film leaves me totally flabbergasted (now there's a word you don't hear every day)! "Bittoo Boss" is like an itchy rash that won't go away for a couple of hours. The film could have been a smart, funny small romantic comedy, but instead is just grating to sit through. The direction by Supavitra Babul is so-so, and nothing out of the ordinary. The screenplay by the director and Gautam Mehra rings hollow. The music by the once promising, Raghav Sachar is so mundane that it drags the film even further down the drain. The story itself focuses on Bittoo (played by small screen star Pulkit Samrat of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi"), the videographer that everyone wants at their wedding. The girl of his dreams Is Mrinalani (Amitha Palak who is wasted here). Bittoo will do anything to prove he is the man of his girl's dreams. Honestly, I thought the film would have been much better, I usually enjoy films like these, and who doesn't love weddings? Yet, from the first reel to the last, I kept hoping for something that would make this worth watching. Though the lead pair try their best, with a particularly strong performance by Pulkit Samrat, the film unfortunately sinks the both of them. "Bittoo Boss" is definitely not a career notch on anyone's belt. Thums way down for this one.
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"When a family friend shared his hunting bounty with us, I looked for new ways to serve the venison," relates Dian Burge of Friedham, Missouri. "Even our two small children asked for seconds."
Total TimePrep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 2 hours 10 min. + standing
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- Place the venison roast in a Dutch oven. In a small bowl, combine the water, ketchup, soup mix, horseradish and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender, turning once.
- Remove roast; let stand for 10 minutes. Shred meat with two forks; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan drippings until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meat to the pan; heat through. Split rolls. Serve meat and gravy on rolls.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 283 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Good change using a roast Although I did the roast in the crock pot on low for 8-10 hours. Will defiantly make this again.


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Imagine there was one changeable factor that affected virtually every measure of a country's health- including life expectancy, crime rates, addiction, obesity, infant mortality, stroke, academic achievement, happiness and even overall prosperity. Indeed, this factor actually exists.
It's called economic inequality. A growing body of research suggests that such inequality - more so than income or absolute wealth alone — has a profound influence on a population's health, in every socioeconomic group from rich to middle class to poor.
Economic inequality is measured by looking at the distribution of wealth and income in a society, not the general wealth of a country. At a basic level, a country's overall economic success does predict its people's well-being, but the healthiest and happiest countries in the world are not the richest. Rather, they are countries where wealth is shared widely and more equally.
One of the most obvious ways that economic equality may improve a country's overall health is by improving access to health care for all of its citizens, but Szalavitz writes that poor overall health manages to persist, "even in countries with national health services." So from where, exactly, does the negative correlation between economic inequality and public health stem?
"The roots of the problem," write Szalavitz,"appear to reach deeper than [access to public health care]. Indeed, they may go back to the dominance hierarchies of our primate ancestors."
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I have a bruise on my left ankle that is not very fashion forward. By the way as I was posing for my photos a group of young kids decided to jump in the photo with me. So funny. Everyone was staring. They said wanted to be famous. HAHA. Just one of those days when you're down and then something like this happens and makes you laugh and think about how life is too short to dwell on negativity. By the way I won the La mimi contest!! Woo Hoo!! She was sweet enough to send a gift bag to Natalia from HoneyBunny in Wonderland since we came so close to winning! So congrats to her too! Thanks soo much for the votes and for spreading the word! XOXO
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Your lips look so good Delmy :)ReplyDelete
I love you how you do your makeup. Lips look gorgeous. I like the skirt and boots! Congrats on the win =)ReplyDelete
Love this Delmy! You always look so glam!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 2:26 PM
I vote for you 3 times, on my iphone, at work and at home and i'm happy you're the winner. Yeessss congratulation.ReplyDelete
i'm in love with your hair!!!the boots are also amazing!!!ReplyDelete
I adore this outfit...especially the boots!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on the win! :o)ReplyDelete
Great outfit but where is your smile?ReplyDelete
You have the most amazing coloured skirts! :)ReplyDelete
I loveeee the outfit especially the skirt & those amazing booties!!!ReplyDelete
What a great boots, my dear!ReplyDelete
i loooove this outfit! te skirt is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
your makeup looks flawless as usual! sorry about those kids trying to ruin your day... thats annoying :/ReplyDelete
I love your style! You are so cute!ReplyDelete
This outfit is insanely hot and perfect for fall. xoReplyDelete
awesome blazer, shoes and skirt! I love the whole thing!ReplyDelete
lovely!!! that is so funny about the kids.ReplyDelete
I actually love this with the boots, kind of adds a victorian appeal which is really different and nice! that color is the most beautiful thing everrr. I am just loving this outfit :)ReplyDelete
that skirt is such a pretty color! u look so pretty here, and i just watched ur makeup video. u have such flawless skin and a pro at makeup :)ReplyDelete
congrats on winning the contest! you absolutely deserve it-i love your sense of style :)ReplyDelete
I love your hair style!!ReplyDelete
love your lip color! It compliments your skirt/complexion perfectly. :)ReplyDelete
Prada boots?! LOVE it!! Yay! Congrats on winning!!!
the purple skirt and grey tshirt ! perfect mix & matchReplyDelete
I love the boots! Gorgeous! (:ReplyDelete
cute outfit & you are very pretty!ReplyDelete
visit me sometime!
Love the gorgeous rich colors in this outfit...perfectly Autumn.ReplyDelete
congrats on winning, love the lookReplyDelete
OOOOHH AHHHHHH..those boot are freakin AMAZING!!!!ReplyDelete
what a gorgeous purple color. i love it with black.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
i love your hair! and the color of the skirt is gorgeous! and i love the boots so much.ReplyDelete
You look fabulous here!ReplyDelete
You're in NYC right? Hopefully a meet up can happen.... (OYE NENA!) one of these days... :)ReplyDelete
Your hair is lovelier than ever. Makeup = flawless as is this outfit on y-o-u.
You've really got the fall colors down pat!ReplyDelete
congrats on the win!!! love love love this outfit!! xoReplyDelete
i ALWAYS love purple
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 11:15 PM
you look adorable in this photo...love that maroon skirt!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE it. you always look so effortlessly chic!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 12:53 AM
congrats delmy! i'm so glad you won... love the prada booties! and the outfit is so chic.ReplyDelete
what lipstick color is that? it looks gorgeous on you!!
Love this look, Thats a great pplum color.ReplyDelete
You're always so polished and put-together, I love it! The skirt is so airy, I was surprised it's wool.ReplyDelete
And congrats on the contest! You definitely deserve it :D
amazing amazing amazing amazing outfit! love the scenary - great photos :)ReplyDelete
Love how chic you look, Delmy. The blazer paired with the skirt is perfection. And those boots, love!ReplyDelete
p.s. sorry about your ankle...hope the bruise goes away pronto!
Congrats on winning too
i love it when people barge in- it always turns out super funny!ReplyDelete
the deep reds look great
Ah I finally found your blog again! Thats what I get for changing my layout and messing up my sidebar. Your blog is going straight in my google reader.ReplyDelete
You are looking more and more beautiful. Loving the hair still.
kids make everything better :) and a great outfit with prada booties doesn't hurt either!ReplyDelete
You are so goddam gorgeous! Keep up the good work Delmy (:ReplyDelete
Wowwwww ! I really love love your hair here,so so beautiful !ReplyDelete
Love love the color of your skirt and those lace up boots tooo <3
Congrats on winning the contest toooo:)
The burgandy maroon colour of your skirt suits you so much!ReplyDelete
Loving the boots too :)
Congrats!! Thats awesome that u won!! U look stunning!! Have a fantastic day! xxxReplyDelete
i got the j crew wool skirt in grey i work in j crew so i can spot and item. when i saw the skirt i said she working it. let me guess the size you are wearing is a size 4.ReplyDelete
tell me if i'm right lol
Great outfit again. Love the color of your skirt!ReplyDelete
Congrats Delmy:) Mimi was so sweet to make me a .winner. too;))ReplyDelete
You look really gorgeous, as always:))
That color is meant for you.ReplyDelete
Love Grace.
Delmy! You always look amazing!!!ReplyDelete
Loving the blazer look alot lately!
I LOVE your style!ReplyDelete
Great blog:D
love that skirt and i wore that t shirt today lol xooxoxReplyDelete
Blair: Thanks!ReplyDelete
Jacqueline: Thank so much!
unefillequiaimelesrobes:Why thank you!!
Style pursuit: THANKS!
Agatiska: good one...my smile is in my heart.
princesspolitico: Aww no it wasn't annoying. It was funny.
Fashion Chalet: Maybe we can Nena!
Anon1253: Its by MAC in Rougette
Neekoh: aww thanks!
Anika: Thanks so much. Its getting better.
Dane: Well I'm glad you found it! Thanks!
Delighted Nerd: Well aren't you a pro! It is a size 4! haha
HoneyBunny: You're a winner too!
Kirstyb: Go Girl!!
Lovely!great hair and your skirt is amazing!ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Delmy! You deserve it.:) Love the color of your skirt.ReplyDelete
Love everything!ReplyDelete
I really love love your hair.it's a very attractive look.ReplyDelete
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Nice blog...attractive and good work by you ...i like it and appreciate you...keep it up ...good detail given by you.ReplyDelete


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Certificate in Web and Technology Literacy (code CECSCT01)
This new certificate was recommended by the Academic Senate on April 15, 2004 and approved by the President on June 14, 2004.
(Open to all majors except those with or seeking a B.S. Engineering Technology option in Technology and Engineering Education)
The certificate in Web and Technology Literacy is designed to give students from many majors some valuable internet and web authoring skills and a broad understanding of technology. Digital devices and computers are ubiquitous in our lives, yet most people do not know how they were designed, how they work and how to use them.
This certificate will prepare students to work with a variety of technologies including computers and related technologies and the proper setup and operation of equipment along with valuable troubleshooting skills required of today's labor force. Students will gain an understanding of the system design process and how our digital world works. Students will learn to acquire and evaluate information from the internet and to communicate information via the internet including ethical issues encountered when using the internet. In addition, students will learn to create a robust, useable, and accessible Web site. This certificate will provide valuable technical skills for a variety of fields including graphic arts, teaching, journalism, law, business and public administration, social work and many others. The certificate is conferred as a post-baccalaureate certificate or concurrently with the BS/BA degree.
1. A bachelor's (conferred or expected) degree.
2. Consultation with a program advisor and preparation of a program planner. 3. Completion of 24 units as specified below:
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Tools for Effective Telework
Here is a list of helpful technologies to make telework a success.
- Thin Client enables employees to remotely access a variety of common Windows applications through a Web browser from any location with an Internet connection. The system works on both Windows and Mac computers.
- Virtual Private Network creates an encrypted Internet "tunnel" between your computer and the agency network. This ensures that documents, files, and data that you access can only be seen by you and not someone else.
- Online Meeting is a collaborative conference tool that enables online meeting participants to share information virtually. Participants from varying locations can all view the same presentation on their computer screen, while editing and revising documents (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Instant Messaging is a feature that makes real time communication quick and easy.
- Tethering enables users to connect their computer to the Internet by using a mobile device for an internet connection.
- Voice Over IP (VoIP) is a telephone system that simplifies communication, encourages telework, and saves money by using the Internet rather than traditional telephone lines to make phone calls.


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Top Sewing Tips
Faux Fuss
Use a walking foot when stitching faux fur to faux leather or suede. This prevents the layers from shifting and stretching as they're sewn. Also, be sure to use a press cloth when ironing faux fur to prevent it from melting. Steam will also melt the material.
Kiddos Sew, Too!
There are plenty of sewing projects to do with children. Embellishing greeting cards on the machine, stitching pillow cases and creating gift bags or Christmas stockings are just a few fun and easy ideas. Let children pick their own fabrics from your stash—how exciting!
Sturdy Shoulders
Prevent stretched shoulder seams when making unlined coats by stabilizing the seam with 1/4"-wide fusible tape, but don't overdo it! Stabilizing one side of the seam is sufficient, as the seam weight will accumulate and become too heavy if you do both.
Very Velvet
For hemming velvet invisibly, a bias strip is a must. Sandwich a bias strip of mohair or cotton flannel that's 1/2" wider than the hem between the two velvet layers. Position the strip above the hem crease. Invisibly hem the bias strip to the velvet upper and lower edges. Stitching the velvet only to the bias strip will make seams crisp and clean.
Memoirs of a Corset
When making corsets, keep in mind that boning is used for support and is only needed if the corset doesn't have straps. If you use polyester boning, seal the ends of the plastic bones with a match, making sure to round the edges. Cover the ends with fabric scraps or ribbon to avoid tears in the fabric and prevent discomfort while wearing the corset.
Better than Beeswax
Don't run thread through beeswax to prevent tangling during hemming.The thread will inevitably become too bulky and visible. Instead, use Thread Heaven, a thread conditioner and protector. Visit threadheaven.com to purchase.
Peek-a-boo Lining
A swing tack is a great way to attach loose lining in a coat or pair of pants.The tack keeps the lining from peeking out when you sit down but allows it to maintain movement. Use a 1/2"-long swing tack in pants or on leg seams and a 1"-long swing tack on coat seam allowances. A traditional swing tack is made by finger-crocheting a length of double thread. Attach one end of the tack to the lining upper edge and the opposite end to the garment hem allowance upper edge. To save time, use a serged thread tail instead of fingercrocheting the thread.
When a pattern calls for a certain number or size of buttons, don't worry! Check your button stash and improvise if you don't have exactly what you need. If I'm ever short, I eliminate a buttonhole or two and redistribute the button spacing. Always have a button at the neckline, the bust center and 1" above the waist (this places less emphasis on your tummy). See page 12 for a peak at Sandra Betzina's new weekly online television show!
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Supporting an open source approach to development
An Open Source Development (OSD) model that connects problem-solvers with local challenges could be key to tackling poverty, promoting democracy and reducing child mortality, says Rajiv Shah, Administrator at the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Shah argues that within a generation, preventable child death can end and education can improve; extreme poverty can be reduced by more than 60 per cent; and more democracies can flourish around the world. But making this happen will take more than setting goals.
"We need to break out of a top-down institutionally-driven model of development and adopt an OSD model that empowers more people everywhere to tackle these challenges" Shah says.
Institutions have been slow to adapt to an expanding development community, notes Shah. Making progress now involves establishing partnerships with corporate leaders, faith leaders, philanthropists and youth. And inventors anywhere in the world now have the capacity to use information technologies to tackle specific challenges.
"Development is too important and creativity too diffuse to be left entirely to the post–World War II development institutions," says Shah. USAID must support an open source approach to development by serving as a platform for connecting the challenges to those who can help around the world.
A series of 'Grand Challenges' launched by the US agency have encouraged more than 1500 innovators to propose new tools and approaches for solving development problems. This is part of the USAID Forward agenda, which is committed to supporting local institutions.
There are signs that such an approach can produce results at a large scale — which Shah describes as "the ultimate test of open source development." The initiative Feed the Future, for example, helped millions of people in Kenya and Ethiopia survive without food aid during last year's droughts.
But the real potential of the open source approach is demonstrated by the project's next stage: working with six countries on improving public-private partnerships as part of a new alliance to lift 50 million out of poverty in a decade.
"Our role is as a facilitator and connector — not [as] the party in charge," says Shah, and this will mean getting used to relinquishing control. But enabling networks of activity carries unlimited potential and can motivate development professionals to connect their work to the people it serves.
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- World's fifth largest shipping operator
- Energy self-sufficiency (oil in the North Sea and Greenland); net energy exporter
- Niche industries (renewable energy/biotechnology)
- Well managed public finances
- Large current account surplus
- Krone pegged to the euro
- Small open economy sensitive to external demand
- Government instability related to the fragmentation of Parliament
- Very high household debt (272% of disposable income)
- Public sector constitutes a significant part of the country's employment (30% of employees in August 2018)
- Tensions over housing in some cities
Risk assessment
Growth still dynamic, driven by domestic demand
Growth will remain resilient in 2019 thanks to strong private consumption and investment. Household consumption will continue to be driven by a buoyant labour market, characterised by full employment (unemployment rate at 3.9% in September 2018), and the resulting increase in wages. Between three and four million homeowners will receive property tax refunds in 2019, due to the reduction in the tax base, in line with the reform of the property valuation system. Inflation will accelerate slightly but is expected to remain moderate. As a result, the central bank should maintain an accommodative monetary policy in 2019, in line with that of the ECB. In addition to this particularly favourable financial environment – the key interest rate is at a record low 0% –, households will benefit from the wealth effect linked to rising house prices. However, although household debt has been falling since 2014, it remains the highest in the OECD, coming in at 272% of disposable income in 2017. In parallel, investment will be supported by supply constraints, with production capacity utilisation rates and recruitment difficulties at their pre-2008 crisis levels. Shipping, which accounts for 50% of exports of services, will be affected by the slowdown in world trade, and the impact will be even greater if protectionist measures are increased. Although house prices have softened in Copenhagen, residential construction is expected to remain brisk thanks to the improvement in the financial situation of households. The energy sector (oil and gas) will benefit from continued high prices. The slowdown in the main partner countries will affect exports and reduce external trade's growth contribution, which could turn negative.
Prudent fiscal policy and a substantial current account surplus
The government will maintain its prudent fiscal policy and is not expected to increase public spending, in order to avoid a risk of overheating given the low unemployment rate. The few increases will be concentrated in the social sector (healthcare, early childhood, the elderly) and the environment, but will be very limited (less than 0.1% of GDP). The government deficit and public debt, which are both already well below the thresholds set by the European Stability and Growth Pact (3% and 60% of GDP respectively), will continue their downward trend.
Denmark will continue to run a large current account surplus in 2019. The trade balance will still generate a significant surplus (over 6% of GDP), although imports, driven by domestic demand, are expected to be more dynamic than exports. Exports will be hurt on the one hand by cooler growth in the EU and the United States, and on the other hand by Brexit, which will reduce demand from the United Kingdom. Exports of agricultural products, including pork and dairy products, which account for 20% of exports to the UK, would be particularly affected if the country leaves without an agreement, as they are subject to substantial customs duties (up to 40% depending on the product). However, exports to the UK have diversified significantly in recent years, with the share of machinery and equipment increasing from 20% to 40% of the total between 2015 and 2017. The income balance is also in surplus, thanks to the income of Danish companies abroad. External debt remains considerable, at around 150% of GDP in the second quarter of 2018, but has been gradually declining since 2013. The Danish financial sector, which is interconnected with its Nordic counterparts, accounts for two thirds of this debt.
The left slightly ahead in the polls
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen leads a centre-right government coalition composed of his own Liberal Party, the Liberal Alliance (LA) and the Conservative People's Party (KF). This minority coalition (53 MPs out of 179) depends on the support of the far-right Danish People's Party (DF), which has 37 MPs, but which did not wish to participate in the government. The Prime Minister's term of office, which will end no later than June 2019, has been marked by significant disagreements between the coalition parties, compounded by the demands of the DF. The outcome of the 2019 parliamentary elections – which will be affected by the scandal over money laundering involving the Estonian subsidiary of Danske Bank, Denmark's leading bank, between 2007 and 2015 – remains uncertain: at the end of October 2018, polls showed 51% support for the left against 49% for the right-wing parties, including the DF. According to the polling data, the balance of power has changed little since the 2015 elections: the Social Democratic Party (SD), led by the former Minister of Employment and then Justice, Mette Frederiksen, is predicted to win, followed by the Liberal Party and the DF in a neck-and-neck race for second.
With local elections confirming Greenland's desire to gradually move towards independence (the Arctic being a region potentially rich in mineral, oil and gas resources), Denmark will inevitably have to address this issue in the medium term.
Last update : February 2019
Denmark is in the process of becoming a cashless society and bank transfers are the most commonly used means of payment. All major Danish banks use the SWIFT network, as it is a rapid and efficient solution for the payment of domestic and international transactions. Denmark has also implemented the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) in order to simplify bank transfers in euros.
Cheques and bills of exchange are now seldom used in Denmark. Both are seen as an acknowledgement of debt.
Unpaid bills of exchange and cheques that have been accepted are legally enforceable instruments that mean that creditors do not need to obtain a court judgement. In cases such as these, a "judge-bailiff" (Fogedret) is appointed to oversee the enforcement of the attachment. Prior to this, the debtor is summonsed to declare his financial situation, in order to establish his ability to repay the debt. It is a criminal offence to make a false statement of insolvency.
Debt collection
Amicable phase
The amicable phase begins with the creditor, or his legal counsel (e.g. attorney, licenced collection agency, etc.), sending the debtor a final demand for payment by post, in which he is given ten days to settle the principal amount, plus any penalties for interest provided for in the initial agreement.
Once the ten days from the date of the letter of demand have expired, the creditor's legal counsel can charge the debtor for out of court collection costs (based on an official tariff) and present the debtor with a debt collection letter which gives them ten further days to pay. If this payment deadline is not respected, the debtor can be sent a warning notice which sets out the date and time of a visit. A third reminder can be sent and calls can be made.
When no specific interest rate clauses have been agreed by the parties (maximum of 2% per month),the rate of interest applicable to commercial agreements contracted after 1st August 2002 is either the Danish National Bank's benchmark, or the lending rate (udlånsrente) in force on 1st January or 1st July of the year in question, plus an additional 8%.
Legal proceedings
Fast-track proceedings
Since 1st January 2008, overdue payments which do not exceed 50,000 Danish kroner (DKK) or EUR 6,723 and are uncontested are handled via a simplified collection procedure (forenklet inkassoprocedure), whereby the creditor submits an injunction form directly to the judge-bailiff for service on the debtor. If there is no response within 14 days, an enforcement order is issued.
Ordinary proceedings
If a debtor fails to respond to a demand for payment, or if the dispute is not severe, creditors can obtain a judgement following an adversarial hearing or a judgement by default ordering the debtor to pay. This usually takes three months.
In the case of a judgement by default, the debtor can be ordered to pay the principal amount plus interest and expenses (including court fees and, where applicable, a contribution to the creditor's legal costs) within 14 days.
All cases, whatever the size of the claim and level of complexity, disputed or not, are heard by the court of first instance (Byret). The court is presided over by a panel of three judges, or one judge assisted by experts, who consider both written and orally-presented evidence.
Appeals on claims which exceed DKK 10,000 are heard by one of two regional courts - either the Vestre Landsret in Viborg (for the Jutland area) or the Østre Landsret in Copenhagen (for the rest of the country). Exceptional cases that involve questions of principle can be submitted directly to the appropriate regional court.
These proceedings involve a series of preliminary hearings, during which the parties present written submissions and evidence, and a plenary hearing, in which the court hears witness testimonies and arguments from both parties.Court costs depend on the value of the claim. The losing party generally bears the legal costs.
Denmark only has commercial courts in the Copenhagen area. These comprise a maritime and a commercial court (Sø-og Handelsretten) which are presided over by a panel of professional and non-professional judges. These judges are competent to hear cases involving commercial and maritime disputes, competition law, insolvency proceedings and cases involving international trade.
Enforcement of a legal decision
Domestic judgements become enforceable when all appeal venues have been exhausted. If the debtor fails to comply with the judgment within two weeks, the creditor can have it enforced through the bailiff's Court. Enforcement can take the form of a payment arrangement, or a seizure of the debtor's assets. Payment plans are normally agreed in court and the debtor's assets that can be seized are normally agreed at the same time. Courts normally accept payment plans of up to ten to twelve months depending on the amount.
As concerns foreign awards, the scenario can be more difficult if the decision is issued by an EU member, as Denmark does not adhere to the EU regulations on European Payment Order procedures. Decisions issued by non-EU members can be recognised and enforced, provided that the issuing country is part of a bilateral or multilateral agreement with Denmark.
Insolvency proceedings
Out-of-court proceedings
Non-judicial restructuring can take place through formal composition agreements, whereby the debts owed to the creditors are acknowledged and payment instalment agreed upon, without having recourse to a judge. Nevertheless, as Danish courts are an efficient solution, out-of-court proceedings tend to be used as informal negotiation tools.
Restructuring proceedings
Restructuring procedures are based on decisions handed down by the bankruptcy court. The court examines the possibility of a compulsory composition and/or a business transfer. These proceedings can be initiated by the debtor, in cases of insolvency, or by the creditor (but only with respect to legal entities). The court then appoints a restructuring administrator. The debtor maintains control of his assets during the procedure but is not allowed to enter into transactions of material significance without the consent of the restructuring administrator. The outcome of the procedure depends on the administrator's proposal.
Liquidation procedures are based on bankruptcy orders issued by the Court, either at the request of the debtor or a creditor. The debtor must be insolvent. The Court appoints a trustee who is authorised to act in all matters on behalf of the bankrupt estate. His primary objectives are to liquidate the debtor's assets and distribute the proceeds between the creditors. Creditors need to file their claims with the trustee for assessment.


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