No matter what language you’re speaking, the meaning is the same: I did not do my homework. Personally, I have only used this excuse once. Well, maybe twice. But, hey, I had a very hungry dog!I can remember thinking that playing kickball was way more important than doing my times table’s homework! That’s what calculators
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Help Us Support Operation Backpack
For the third year in a row, FTF is happy to once again be collecting school supplies and backpacks for Volunteers of America and their annual Operation Backpack campaign! Our goal is to make this year the best yet by increasing our involvement and the number of school supplies we donate. We are, therefore, asking
Conference and Event Planning
The People Have Spoken
FTF News subscribers have spoken and selected the winners of the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards of 2012. Winning an award is a great honor; not that my shelves are piled high with trophies, but I do know that with an award there comes a party!!! Last Monday, we took a step back in time
Conference and Event Planning
Pass on Sitting
We’re always warned on long flights to stand up and stretch our legs but no one ever thinks about sitting at work or in a conference all day in the same frame. As a woman of the 21st century, I’ve been warned of the “Secretary’s Rear” of the 60s. In the words of Michelle Obama,
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“Diamonds are a Queen’s Best Friend”
Marilyn Monroe said it best, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend!” But to Queen Elizabeth II, The Diamond represents so much more. Last weekend, Britain spent four days marking the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. From street parties to parades, patriotic Brits honored the Queen with pride. Amongst all the extravagant festivities, The Diamond
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Happy 6th Birthday FTF
The saying holds true, time really does fly by when you’re having fun. Happy Birthday FTF!! FTF celebrates its 6th birthday today as the leading provider of executive-level events and training courses. Maureen Lowe, the President of Financial Technologies Forum, LLC, founded the company in 2006 from her Hoboken apartment. A lot has changed since
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Join the FTF News LinkedIn Group
You follow us on Twitter and you follow our blog, now we invite you to join the latest FTF social media endeavor, the FTF News LinkedIn Group. This group consists of discussions around the latest issues and trends affecting securities operations and technology. Members include FTF News subscribers, FTF clients and attendees of FTF events
Fun Friday
Fun Friday Food Review – Fraunces Tavern
So to keep up with our reviews of Wall Street food trucks and eateries, Caitlin and I decided to visit Fraunces Tavern a little while back. If you work in downtown NYC, or have visited the area, then you likely have come across this establishment which is not only a tavern/bar scene but also a
Fun Friday
FTF Food Review – Haru Sushi
When you work in New York’s Financial District, like we do, you understand that there are limited options for good lunch spots. While FTF can easily locate a food truck, we find it harder to find a quality restaurant for a client meeting. However, last week that changed when we decided to have a client
Fun Friday
Let the Holiday Season Begin!
With Thanksgiving a mere 6 days away we thought it would be fun to get everyone in the holiday spirit with a Sneak Peek of 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Then check out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the 1930’s. It is amazing to see all the differences from a modern day parade!
