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Epicor Appoints Lisa Pope as President

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced it has appointed Lisa Pope as President of the company. Pope will continue to lead overall go-to-market strategy and execution, spearheading the company’s cloud-first, market growth initiatives that empower Epicor customers to drive business value in a complex and dynamic world.

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Lisa Pope, President of Epicor

“Lisa has been a major force for growth, scale and profitability over the last five years as we pursue our mission to be the Cloud Vendor of Choice for the make, move, and sell economy,” said Epicor CEO Steve Murphy. “Her deep partnership and commitment to customers, as well as unique understanding of the markets we serve, have been hallmarks of her leadership at Epicor, and will continue to set a high standard for how we accelerate momentum and drive results for companies we work with.”

Pope brings more than 25 years of experience in the enterprise resource planning industry, including leadership roles with Oracle, Infor, and QAD. In her tenure at Epicor as part of the executive leadership team, she has been honoured with numerous industry recognitions, including most recently the 2022 “Woman of the Year in Sales” by the Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service. Pope also serves as a Board Member at Pretaa, a sales productivity platform company.

“Epicor is on a journey to help the hardworking companies we serve take advantage of cloud-based technologies to boost profitability and growth,” said Pope. “I am thrilled to continue driving our work with customers and colleagues around the globe to create a world of better business.”

About Epicor

Epicor equips hard-working businesses with enterprise solutions that keep the world turning. For 50 years, Epicor customers in the automotive, building supply, distribution, manufacturing, and retail industries have trusted Epicor to help them do business better. Innovative Epicor solution sets are carefully curated to fit customer needs and built to respond flexibly to their fast-changing reality. With deep industry knowledge and experience, Epicor accelerates its customers’ ambitions, whether to grow and transform, or simply become more productive and effective. Visit for more information.

Epicor and the Epicor logo are trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software Corporation. Results are not guaranteed, and each user’s experience will vary.

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Employees Caught Faking Covid Test Results 

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Government and private organizations have warned that workers who falsify Covid-19 results will face heavy fines.

Uncontrollable Inflation Reaches 8 Percent in Laos

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Laos’ year-on-year inflation rate increased to 8.5 percent in March, the highest recorded in some years.

CPA Australia: Indonesian small businesses champion of business growth in APAC amid pandemic threats

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – Despite being hit hard by COVID-19 in 2021, Indonesian small businesses still managed to outperform their Asia-Pacific counterparts in business growth, in part due to their high level of e-commerce adoption. They are likely to maintain this momentum in 2022, according to CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest accounting bodies.

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CPA Australia’s 13th Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey surveyed 4,252 small business owners or managers, including 301 from Indonesia, across 11 Asia-Pacific markets to understand business conditions and confidence.

Indonesian small businesses were the second most likely of the markets surveyed to be negatively impacted by the pandemic in 2021. Seventy-two per cent of Indonesian respondents nominated COVID-19 as the most detrimental factor on their business.

Forty-five per cent of respondents said they had shifted to online sales as a response to the pandemic, the highest of the surveyed markets. Benefiting from this proactive tilt towards e-commerce, 68 per cent of respondents earned more than 10 per cent of revenue from online sales, a significant rise of 10 percentage points from 2020. Sixty-one per cent used social media to sell their products and services in 2021, up from 51 per cent in 2020.

As a result of the surge in e-commerce and digital transformation, seven in ten stated that their business grew in 2021, making Indonesia the champion of business growth in the region. This achievement was reflected in the healthy proportion of small businesses that created more jobs. Thirty-five per cent of respondents said they had hired more staff in 2021.

Dr Adi Budiarso FCPA (Aust.), Chairman of the CPA Australia Indonesia Advisory Committee and the Director of the Financial Sector Policy Centre at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, said: “2021 was a very challenging year for small businesses in Indonesia because of the pandemic.

“Nonetheless, I am proud to see the resilience and agility of Indonesia’s small businesses. The survey findings not only show their skill in sustaining business operations but also growing through the use of e-commerce. Government assistance programs such as PEN program and Rumah BUMN no doubt assisted with this.”

These capabilities are translating to strong business expectations in 2022. Eighty-seven per cent of respondents expect their businesses to grow this year, making Indonesia one of the most optimistic markets surveyed. As a result, a high proportion intend to increase employees (51 per cent).

Ninety-one per cent of Indonesian respondents expect that they will definitely or possibly require external finance in 2022, the second highest result. Sixty-eight per cent will seek external finance for business growth. However, only one-quarter of respondents expect that accessing finance will be easy or very easy.

“Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are major contributors to our economy and employment. A friendly financing environment would enable them to keep expanding. According to the survey findings, banks are their primary source of finance. New rules issued by Bank Indonesia should encourage local banks to increase their lending to MSMEs from June this year.

Looking forward, Dr Adi suggested that Indonesian small businesses focus more on innovating to maintain their competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific region, as their intention to innovate has declined since 2019. “Although many small businesses grew, they will need to bring their innovation up a notch as there is strong customer demand for new products or services.”

CPA Australia recommends that Indonesian small businesses consider the following:

  • Explore opportunities to innovate such as new products, services or processes.
  • Leverage external finance for business growth, but pay attention to debt ratio and financing costs.
  • Enhance cybersecurity protections and review IT systems regularly.

About CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with more than 170,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 21,000 members in South-East Asia. Our Indonesian office, located in Jakarta, opened in 2011. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Find out more at

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Results of the ixCrypto Index Quarterly Review (2022 Q1)

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – Today, IX Asia Indexes Company Limited announced the 1st quarter review of the ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”). This is the first crypto benchmark index launched in Hong Kong.

The number of constituent cryptos will be increased from the current 11 to 19 constituents from effective date of the review, in light of decreasing dominance of Bitcoin and emergence of more diversed market landscape. The changes are as follows:

Additions

1. Algorand

2. Avalanche

3. Cosmos

4. Fantom

5. Internet Computer

6. NEAR Protocol

7. Stellar

8. Tron

Deletion

N/A

The free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 74.23%, while the 90-day-average volume coverage is 71.94%. The constituents change and recapping at 40% will be effective on April 19, 2022 (Tuesday) due to Easter break.

Since the last review, there has been a decrease in the crypto total market capitalisation from USD2.47tn to USD2.16tn (-12.6%), and a drop in the daily volume from USD114bn to USD113bn (-0.9%). Bitcoin remains as the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price edged down by 0.2% since the last review.

More details about the ixCrypto Index, including its constituents and constituents’ weight, are provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/

For further enquiries, please contact:

Irene WONG +852 3595 3638
enquiry@ix-index.com

Surina HUI +852 3595 3638
enquiry@ix-index.com


Appendix 1

ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)

Universe All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world
Selection Criteria Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization (“MC”) coverage and in the top 25 of 90-days-average-trading-volume.
Number of Constituents Variable/19 in Q2 2022
Launch Date 12th December 2018
Base Date 3rd December 2018
Base Value 1,000
Reconstitution Rule If the coverage is below 75% or any of constituents is not in top 25 of trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening.
Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency Quarterly and with a fast entry rule
Weighting Methodology Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40%, or a 40%/ 30%/ 20% step cap under extreme conditions
Currency US Dollar
Dissemination Every 5 seconds, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (HKT)
Website https://ix-index.com/

Appendix 2

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index

Crypto 90-day-average-volume * 90-day-average- Market Cap Cummulative Market Coverage before Cap Weighting (%) After 40% Cap
1 Bitcoin $26,998,951,275 (1) $783,081,899,958 41.52% 40.00%
2 Ethereum $14,895,513,851 (2) $351,469,654,072 60.15% 34.52%
3 XRP $2,256,334,379 (5) $36,223,120,503 62.07% 3.52%
4 Cardano $1,577,294,786 (8) $35,756,108,414 63.96% 3.41%
5 Solana $2,206,903,181 (6) $34,277,454,884 65.78% 3.33%
6 Terra $2,482,079,723 (4) $27,692,464,047 67.25% 3.19%
7 Avalanche $1,184,614,942 (11) $20,579,466,806 68.34% 2.17%
8 Polkadot $1,201,613,018 (10) $20,400,629,194 69.42% 1.88%
9 Dogecoin $856,605,587 (15) $18,766,806,764 70.42% 1.61%
10 Polygon $430,988,076 (20) $13,031,651,220 71.11% 1.10%
11 Cosmos $720,929,221 (16) $8,443,250,245 71.56% 0.73%
12 Litecoin $907,689,282(14) $8,414,374,373 72.00% 0.78%
13 NEAR Protocol $1,209,129,004(9) $7,783,537,940 72.41% 0.79%
14 Algorand $1,008,991,434(13) $6,606,445,444 72.77% 0.52%
15 Tron $4,375,196,957(3) $6,505,554,686 73.11% 0.63%
16 Bitcoin Cash $699,903,225(17) $6,327,823,838 73.45% 0.61%
17 Stellar $301,252,290(26) $5,340,337,017 73.73% 0.49%
18 Fantom $350,544,946(22) $4,986,410,806 73.99% 0.30%
19 Internet Computer $340,051,675(23) $4,457,264,201 74.23% 0.40%

Data as of 31 March 2022 (HKT)

* 90-day-average-volume ranking in total market is shown in the parentheses

* For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Appendix 3

ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination

IX Crypto Indexes are disseminated from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. at a 5-second interval on every Hong Kong business day. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged. The tickers are shown below:

Index Name Nasdaq GIDS Ticker
ixCrypto Index IXCI
ixBitcoin Index IXBI
ixEthereum Index IXEI

For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes, please visit https://ix-index.com.

If you are interested in licensing, obtaining product specification and/or sample data files, please contact us at licensing@ix-index.com. For dissemination of our index as vendors, please contact licensing@ix-index.com

IX Asia Indexes offers API access for investors, researchers, or others interested in high-quality crypto index data. We provide API token authentication for API access. For more details, please contact enquiry@ix-index.com

About IX Fintech Group and IX Asia Indexes

IX Asia Indexes Company Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IX Fintech Group. Aiming to become one of the leading index compilers in Asia, its services in the areas of both real and digital assets cover index consultancy, index design, index calculation and dissemination, and index education. As a key participant of Cyberport Hong Kong, and supporter of the University of Hong Kong (“HKU”) Internship and Career Mentorship Program, IX Asia Indexes launched the first Hong Kong cryptocurrency index – ixCrypto Index together with its mentees from HKU in 2018 with growing subscription. The index platform was awarded the ETNet Fintech Award – Outstanding Crypto Index Platform (Wealth Investment & Management) 2019. ixCrypto Index is created by IX Asia Indexes and licensed to ixFintech and Nasdaq GIDS for its dissemination.

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About IX Crypto Indexes

The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. On 1 June 2020, the hourly index was launched. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top 25, ranking by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. The real time index is available from 9 am-9 pm and updated at every 5-second interval. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

About IX Asia Indexes Advisory Committee

To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, ixAsia has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet twice a year to discuss matters relating to the ixAsia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of ixAsia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new ixAsia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.

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Babel Finance: The Move from Traditional Assets to Crypto

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – George Liu from Babel Finance‘s Singapore office believes that as the Ukraine crisis drags on, the looming uncertainty will force investors to seek assets that might assist in mitigating sovereign risk, in particular Bitcoin. George Liu, The head of derivative at Babel Finance, is confident that Bitcoin will continue to go north as demand rises and supply falls as it becomes more mainstream in 2022, with some corrections expected.

Apart from the Ukraine crisis, technical advancement and celebrity support also greatly influence the mainstreaming of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies among investors. Liquidity difficulties during the Covid pandemic are also a reason for concerned investors to seek new avenues for higher-yield investments. At any rate, crypto will continue to rise, as seen in Q1 2022. The Luna Foundation Guard recently acquired $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, causing cryptocurrency prices to rise.

The Babel finance crypto team is noticing an increased interest in its tailored crypto-asset financial products with traditional finance features for institutional and HNWI investors. George Liu anticipates that more varied products, such as ETFs and mutual funds, and crypto asset management, will embrace the new wave of opportunities in the future.

“In a world that is rapidly going digital, the shift to trading via crypto tokens is likely to be unstoppable. While the Fed’s tightening of liquidity will have some impact on asset prices, the surging crypto dollar will bring a higher floor for bitcoin. Given the global macro environment will remain accommodative, continuing investment in Bitcoin, in general, will still be preferred by institutional investors”, George Liu said.

As Babel Finance’s financial services arm serves its clients’ needs and growing interest in crypto in the region, a shift from traditional assets to crypto is more evident than ever. Current political events, war, and macro factors will increase the demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Notes to editors and readers

The report is based on the author’s own research, analysis, and judgment and does not constitute an investment recommendation. Babel Finance assumes no responsibility for any consequences that readers may have.

About Babel Finance

Babel Finance is a global leading crypto financial services provider, offering institutional and HNWI investors professional services covering crypto lending and crypto trading.

The company is backed by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital China, Tiger Global Management, BAI Capital, Zoo Capital, Dragonfly Capital, and NGC Ventures.

With a business focus in Asia, Babel Finance operates a business headquarters in Singapore, and has established close cooperative relationships with major global exchanges, custodians, investment funds, and mining institutions.

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DHL Global Forwarding’s Life Sciences and Healthcare facility in Sri Lanka receives Good Distribution Practices certification

• The certification ensures the highest quality standards in the distribution of pharmaceutical products in compliance with the World Health Organization’s guidelines

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its 15,000 square feet life sciences and healthcare (LSH) facility in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka. The certification attests to DHL Global Forwarding’s consistent quality management systems throughout the entire supply chain, and meets the stringent safety and security standards by the World Health Organization for pharmaceutical products.

Left to Right: Buddika Perera (Deputy Manager Operations IWS, DHL Global Forwarding LK), Ahamed Ur Rahman (COO DHL Global Forwarding LK), Niki Frank (CEO DHL Global Forwarding South Asia), Shan Nanayakkara (Country General Manager Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka), Fabian Rybka (Cluster Head for BD, LK, MV, NP, BT), Deepal Ariyarathna (Head of IWS, DHL Global Forwarding LK), Yishani Abeysuriya (CFO DHL Global Forwarding LK), Gayan Balachandra (National Sales Manager Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka).
Left to Right: Buddika Perera (Deputy Manager Operations IWS, DHL Global Forwarding LK), Ahamed Ur Rahman (COO DHL Global Forwarding LK), Niki Frank (CEO DHL Global Forwarding South Asia), Shan Nanayakkara (Country General Manager Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka), Fabian Rybka (Cluster Head for BD, LK, MV, NP, BT), Deepal Ariyarathna (Head of IWS, DHL Global Forwarding LK), Yishani Abeysuriya (CFO DHL Global Forwarding LK), Gayan Balachandra (National Sales Manager Bureau Veritas Sri Lanka).

“The pharmaceutical market in Sri Lanka is expected to grow rapidly, reaching a value of LKR141.8bn (USD625mm), posting a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% in local currency terms, according to Fitch Solutions,” said Niki Frank, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding South Asia. “We are honored to support this growth by providing the life sciences and healthcare sector with the top-tier infrastructure to service the burgeoning domestic demand for pharmaceutical goods and establish Sri Lanka as leaders in drug safety and availability on the world stage.”

“Being certified with Good Distribution Practices gives our customers and pharma companies, the assurance that product risk is minimized at every point of the storage and distribution process, according to WHO standards. This will dramatically improve how drug manufacturers in Sri Lanka prepare their products to go to market, as they can deliver high product volumes in less time and with greater confidence, ” Fabian Rybka, Cluster Head Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan at DHL Global Forwarding said.

Strategically located in Peliyagoda, DHL Global Forwarding opened its LSH facility in 2017. Peliyagoda is the Airport Expressway’s entry point, which links the capital, Colombo, with the Bandaranaike international Airport. DHL Global Forwarding’s 15,000 square feet facility was designed to ensure world-class product safety and accessibility for Sri Lanka’s drug manufacturers and importers. The temperature-controlled warehouse includes a cold room chilled to 2-8 °C, and offers Sri Lankan pharmaceutical companies a highly controlled environment for storing and distributing medicines.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81 billion euros in 2021. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

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M1 Customers Can Now Enjoy True 5G for Free with Exclusive iPhone 13 Promotions

M1’s True 5G network and exclusive promotions ensure customers can upgrade to iPhone 13 line-up on the best network. The curated list of deals offers both new and existing customers unmissable deals to unlock the true power of 5G with iPhone on M1’s 5G Standalone (SA) network. With a free subscription to True 5G and great deals for the iPhone 13, customers can work smarter, play freely, and live better with the ultimate phone to go along with it. Running until 30 June 2022, enjoy promotions on Bespoke plans and more for enhanced connectivity.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 April 2022 – With the most advanced 5G SA technology now available to all, M1 Limited goes full throttle with True 5G. Staying true to its promise of delivering the hottest mobile phones alongside top-notch services, Apple fans can treat themselves to the latest iPhone and enjoy 5G connectivity with M1’s 5Go Plus Booster. Offering up to S$300 off iPhone 13 with add-on deals for Bespoke plan subscribers, new sign-ups city-wide can get the latest iPhone at a price they’ll love.

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iPhone 13 with 5G Meets the Fastest 5G Network

Although M1’s True 5G campaign is already in full swing, the leading network service provider’s pursuit to provide better connectivity shows no sign of slowing down. Given the excitement surrounding iPhone 13, M1 aims to elevate the digital experience of all current and to-be users with exclusive benefits. Starting from 29 March, 2022, customers can save up to S$300 on iPhone 13, S$200 off when they sign up for a Bespoke Contract plan S$78.95 and below or S$300 off for Bespoke Contract plans S$90.95 and above. Customers can also enjoy a subscription waiver for the 5Go Plus Booster mobile add-on and 5G SIM Card.

Work Smarter, Play Freely & Live Better

Promising 50% better network response, 4-times faster speeds than the 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) network and 10-times more than existing 4G networks, True 5G will elevate the functionalities of iPhone 13 with 5G. Built with huge upgrades to the camera systems, a big leap in battery life, brighter Super Retina XCR displays, and a lightning-fast A15 Bionic chip, iPhone 13 on M1’s ultra-fast 5G network pushes the needle for every experience-driven use. With network availability, and outdoor coverage estimated to reach 100% by the end of 2022, keeping connected while out and about will be a breeze with M1.

Unlock the True Power of 5G with M1

Make iPhone 13 your new superpower and enjoy free 5G connectivity when you sign-up with M1. Reap abundant savings with unmatched promotions with availability till 30 June, 2022. Head in-store or online today for more information on pricing and Bespoke plans!

For more details on Apple products, please visit m1.com.sg/iphone.

About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line, and fibre offerings to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licences, being the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and its made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit

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