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MMA2: A 16-Year Odyssey of Revolutionizing Nigerian Aviation and Art Over a remarkable 16-year journey,

on elevating

Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal

the terminal’s design, ultimately

to develop, finance, manage, and

Two(MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney

birthing

operate

Aviation Services Limited (BASL), has

distinguished airport terminals.

granted the concesion in 2003

one

of

Africa’s

most

the

terminal,

alongside

ancillary assets like a multi-storey

etched an enduring legacy in the

During the early 2000s, under

car park, an apron, a fourstar hotel,

chronicles of Nigerian aviation. From

the leadership of Chief Olusegun

and a conference center. MMA2

its visionary inception to evolving

Obasanjo, the Federal Government

marked an unprecedented milestone

into one of Africa’s premier airport

embarked

comprehensive

as Nigeria’s first major DBOT project

terminals, MMA2’s history stands as

economic reform journey, extending

of such magnitude, led by Nigerians.

an unending symbol of innovation,

its

It was an arduous undertaking, but

unyielding

reach to the aviation sector. The

Babalakin and his team embarked

aging domestic terminal at Murtala

on an unwavering journey towards

Muhammed

triumph.

determination, and

a

relentless pursuit of excellence.

on

a

International

Airport

Proudly Nigerian, MMA2 has been

had succumbed to a devastating fire,

On April 7, 2007, President Obasanjo

a transformational force in the

prompting the government’s call

inaugurated MMA2, and operations

nation’s aviation sector. In stark

for a Design-Build-Operate-Transfer

commenced on the very same day.

contrast to the initial government

(DBOT) bid.

Reflecting on this arduous journey,

blueprint for a basic shed” where

Initially awarded to Sanderton

Babalakin shared, “When we took

passengers would simply acquire

Ventures Limited (SVL), the project

charge, the design presented by the

tickets and take off from the tarmac,

faltered

authorities was nothing more than

Dr. Wale Babalakin SAN, the driving

commence work.

a ‘shed,’ a notion that we should

force behind MMA2, championed a

The destiny of the project soon

construct

visionary metamorphosis. He insisted

shifted to BASL, the reserve bidder,

Nigerian travelers. Upon my return,

as

SVL

struggled

to

a

simple

shelter

for

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I shared what I had witnessed with

Limited), among other esteemed

to elevating standards and nurturing

then-Minister Mrs. Kema Chikwe,

recognitions.

creativity.

who was profoundly astonished.

Alhaji

Muhammed

Tukur,

a

Dr.

Wale

Babalakin

reaffirmed

She encouraged me to make a

prominent figure in the aviation

the terminal’s mission to create

compelling case. We traversed the

sector, extolled MMA2 as a world-

a hospitable environment for air

entire process, and our visionary

class

travelers while offering a world-

design

innovative self-service kiosks that

class airport

approval. This is the MMA2 that

expedite

facility. The

stands today.”

celebrated the terminal’s expansive

stimulate

garnered

unanimous

facility,

underscoring

airport

processes.

its He

gallery

aspires

interaction,

to

inspire

The achievements of MMA2 have

growth across all realms of business,

innovation, and

garnered widespread acclaim. The

encompassing aeronautical services,

appreciation for art, culture, and

terminal has been honored with

cargo operations, security, safety, and

boundless creativity.

numerous accolades, including the

a strategic approach to marketing.

With

Most COVID-19 Compliant Terminal

In

celebration

of

its

its

foster

storied

a

history

deep

and

16th

commitment to excellence, MMA2

(bestowed by the League of Airports

anniversary in May 2023, MMA2

serves as a source of inspiration,

and Aviation Correspondents in

unveiled an immersive in-terminal

kindling aspirations for a future

2021) and the Nigerian Airport of the

art gallery, reflecting its unwavering

where Nigerian airports can proudly

Year 2017 (awarded by World Stage

commitment

compete

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The Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal II (MMA2) in Lagos now offers a new premium departure concierge service thanks to BiCourtney Aviation Services Limited. The new lounge is a component of BASL’s aim to completely change the way high-net-worth travelers experience the facility. Tosan Duncan Odukoya, acting chief operating officer of BASL, extended gratitude to all those engaged in the project and said that the committed group painstakingly built the idea, motivated by discriminating tastes and the need for seamless journeys.

The concierge staff handling check-in formalities, the opulent waiting

THE MMA2 PREMIUM LOUNGE

area with great cuisine, top-notch coffee, refreshing tea, and healthy drinks, according to her, all contribute to a personalized departure process. The departure area also features a variety of works of art made by gifted Nigerian men and women, forging a link with the country’s rich cultural past.

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Safety and security remain a key priority, according to Odukoya, who also serves as the Group Head, Strategy and Business Development, and makes sure that every aspect complies with the strictest regulations. She claims that the launch is proof of the VIP travelers’ persistent dedication over the previous 16 years.

The service promises to start excursions with safety and security and end them with satisfaction, capturing the essence of tranquility and ease.

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Airlines that Fly Out of MMA2

Founded in 2010 by businessman Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, Azman Air is a Kanobased domestic airline company.

The airline operates domestic scheduled passenger services with its main base in Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

Airlines Out of M

A wholly Nigerian-owned company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name ‘United Nigeria’.

An airline committed to improving the well-being of customers in all product offering, combining the best elements of legacy carriers – world-class safety and quality on-board services coupled with the latest technology (online services) and operational efficiency of new-age carriers.

A Nigerian airline company based at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Furthermore, it operates helicopter services and fixed wing domestic and international scheduled passenger services, air charter and thirdparty aircraft operations, largely in support of Nigeria’s extensive oil and gas industry

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Founded in 2018, Value Jet’s vision is to be a global airline connecting people and places using modern air travel, enabled by professional workforce. ValueJet offers an end-to-end customer experience backed by up-to-date technology

A Nigerian airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Ibom Air aims to set the standard as the airline of choice for passengers in Nigeria, West Africa and beyond by focusing on service excellence, hospitality and innovation, plus our infusion of style and grace!

s that Fly MMA2

A private Nigerian airline founded in 2013 with its head office in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Air Peace is a flag carrier and largest airline of Nigeria and West Africa. Air Peace, which provides passenger and charter services, serves the major cities of Nigeria and flies to several West African destinations and the Middle East.

Max Air is a domestic and international airline based in Nigeria, the country’s longest-serving international airline.

Established in 2008 by business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal as Mangal Airlines and rebranded Max Air in 2008.

Arik Air was launched in 2006, positioned at the commercial hub airport of one of the world’s leading

Max Air is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines operating a domestic, regional and international flight network.

emerging economies, Arik Air currently serves an ever expanding route network of key cities in Nigeria and Africa.

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High Inflation Deepens Widespread Travels

W

hile

travel

enthusiasts

remain determined, the

related expenses and a significant reduction

services, the inflation rate of restaurants,

in the purchasing power of tourists.

cafes, and similar establishments in the EU

looming specter of high

While the impact of high inflation

has steadily risen since December 2021.

inflation has undeniably

reverberates across the travel and tourism

However, it did so at a slower pace than

altered

landscape.

landscape, it is essential to understand how

other segments of the tourism industry.

Travelers are recalibrating

the

each segment is being uniquely affected

In July 2023, these services recorded a

their expectations, making difficult choices,

within this diverse sector.

12-month growth rate of 7.9 percent.

and rethinking their itineraries as they

Divergent Inflation Trends in Travel and Tourism

Changing Travel Behaviorism

The U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Price

to climb and consumer spending power

As nations reopen and travelers once again

Index (TPI) offers insights into the monthly

erodes, travelers are reassessing their

dream of distant shores, the specter of

price fluctuations within the United States’

plans. A survey in the U.S. conducted in

inflation is casting a shadow over the travel

travel and tourism industries. According to

October 2022 found that nearly a third of

and tourism industry. From transportation

the July 2023 TPI, the food and beverage

respondents had opted for less expensive

and

sector stands out as a primary driver of

destinations due to high prices. In the

hospitality to recreation, the sectors most

inflation in the U.S. travel industry, with

United Kingdom , 86 percent of individuals

closely associated with travel are facing

prices rising by 7.1 percent compared to the

aged 25 to 34 believed that the rising

unprecedented challenges due to the

previous year. In contrast, lodging saw a less

cost of living would impact their holiday

dramatic surge in global inflation.

dramatic year-overyear increase, with a 6.6

decisions as of the same month.

Several factors have contributed to this

percent rise in the price index that

Poland and the United Kingdom have shown

worrisome trend. The economic ripples

month.

the highest levels of concern regarding rising

caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict,

The European Union’s member countries

travel costs among European countries,

coupled with persistent supply chain

witnessed a similar trend but with even

according to a May 2023 study. Yet, on a

disruptions, have

higher inflation rates. In July 2023, hotels,

corporate level, a survey of global travel

compounded existing crises. These include

motels,

accommodation

managers in September 2022 indicated that

the escalating prices of global monthly

establishments in the EU reported a

75 percent of respondents did not plan to

crude oil and the surge in energy and

staggering 9.6 percent inflation rate

restrict work-related travel due to economic

food costs. The cumulative effect of these

compared to July 2022.

concerns.

circumstances is clear: a surge in travel-

When scrutinizing food and beverage

navigate a world where every dollar carries more weight.

and

similar

As the cost of travel services continues

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Airline of the Month ValueJet Airline has been honored as the carrier, focusing on “Airline of the Month” at MMA 2 Terminal for delivering affordable its exceptional performance across various and key

parameters,

including

accessible

affordability, aviation services to

hospitality, and its strong focus on customer- all Nigerian citizens. centric services. This recognition comes as Even

amid

the

a result of ValueJet’s notable achievements challenges faced by and contributions to the aviation industry in Nigeria’s Nigeria.

aviation

industry, the airline

With a clear vision for accessibility and has

established

a commitment to growth and innovation, itself as a reliable ValueJet continues to elevate the flying and

customer-

experience for Nigerians and contribute friendly airline while positively to the aviation industry in Nigeria.

expanding its route

Recently, this prominent Nigerian carrier, network to meet the earned a well-deserved recognition as the growing demands of “Most Promising Airline in Nigeria” owing its passengers. to its commitment to delivering exceptional

ValueJet Airline has

services and maintaining punctual scheduled rightfully flights.

the

earned

esteemed

title

The noteworthy accolade was bestowed upon of “Airline of the Month” at MMA 2 Terminal, it at the 2023 National Tourism Transportation and its recognition is well-deserved for a Summit Awards, held on May 9, 2023, in Abuja, multitude of compelling reasons. reflecting ValueJet’s dedication to excellence

and its adherence to high standards within ValueJet has emerged as a beacon of in

landscape. The

and hospitality.

Established in 2018 as a virtual airline, offered

the

Nigerian

airline

has

competitive

Hospitality ValueJet’s hospitality sets it apart. The airline goes the extra mile to ensure passengers have

Affordability

the realms of tourism, transportation, travel, affordability

recognition.

aviation

consistently

pricing, making

air

a comfortable and pleasant journey. Their dedication to providing a welcoming and hospitable experience onboard has garnered appreciation from travelers.

ValueJet initially brokered flights through travel accessible to a broader segment of other

carriers.

However,

it

has

since the Nigerian population. This commitment to

evolved into Nigeria’s emerging low-cost affordability is a significant contributor to its

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POP Culture & Lifestyle

Crisis In Hollywood: U Strikes Wages On! The US entertainment industry finds itself

with productions halted on most TV and f following the actors and writers strike that

for months. The unions, SAG-AFTRA and WGA

are demanding more pay from industry gia

Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazo

particularly amidst the rise of streaming servic taken over the market.

A major concern raised is in how AI techn

replace, manipulate or recreate the voices an of actors without consent and without need

as well as replace screenwriters, a possibil

Blue Beetle: DC Finally Has A HIT!

earned outrage from creatives and observers

It’s safe to say that DC and Warner Bros’s re-

ie centered on likeable core characters is the

rejected the demands put forth by the SAG

cent entries into the cinematic superhero genre

winning recipe, and it’s about time they fig-

WGA, citing that their plans have been made

have been, well, worse than disappointing. So

ured that out. Powerful performances from its

rising losses and uncertainty triggered by the

much so even, that it appears to have done

leads, a straightforward, unconvoluted premise,

pandemic as well as a recent shift in consumer

some damage to the brand’s perception and

non-cringey humor and incredibly hard-hit-

They argue that the demands of the union ar

hampered their performances at the box of-

ting emotional beats put this movie heads and

and would set a bad precedence, despite execu

fice globally. But they have only themselves to

shoulders above recent superhero movies–and

Bob Iger of Disney earning well over $25 mill

blame–DC’s most recent entries: The Flash, and

yes, that includes Marvel movies too. If this

for doing next to nothing.

Shazam: Fury of the Gods were particularly dis-

movie is any sign of things to come then James

The strikes have lasted longer than any pr

appointing. But in 2023’s Blue Beetle shines

Gunn’s rebooted cinematic universe might just

action in Hollywood history, surpassing t

a rare

be worth sticking around for.

writers’ strike. The impact of the strikes has bee

light for the DC Cinematic Universe, a glimmer

To see this movie yourself, you can get tickets

the industry and the public, as many project

of hope. Here’s the thing: Blue Beetle is a re-

at: https://www.filmhouseng.com/

delayed or canceled, box office revenues have

ally, REALLY good movie. A smaller-scale mov-

alike. The studios meanwhile, represented by

and audiences have turned to other forms of

Fear of Aging or Fear of Missing Out? Millennials and Gen Z Grapple with Growing Up The fear of aging among millennials and Gen Z is a topic that

an array of anti-aging products, from serums and moisturizers

has garnered significant attention in recent years. In a society

to unconventional items like anti-wrinkle straws. Moreover,

characterized by rapid trends and the constant bombardment

procedures like plastic surgery, Botox injections, fillers, and

of new products and fashion, the fear of growing older has

removals have become more accessible, provided one has the

become increasingly prevalent. This phenomenon has been

financial means.

further exacerbated by the influence of social media, where

But the question that looms large is whether these products

filters and age-altering tools are readily available, promoting

and procedures are truly worth it. While anti-aging products

the idea of eternal youth. The age filter, a popular feature on

can mitigate visible signs of aging, they cannot halt the nat-

various social media platforms, has sparked a surge in prod-

ural aging process. At what point in our lives did we develop

ucts and tutorials focused on slowing down the aging pro-

such an aversion to the natural course of aging? Is this ex-

cess. Influencers have jumped on the bandwagon, promoting

treme preoccupation with preserving youthfulness unique to our generation, or has it simply become more prevalent due to our heavy presence on social media?

Union

Social media, with its ability to manipulate and distort reality, often fosters what can be called “manufactured insecurities.” It presents an idealized version of beauty and encourages individuals to find fault with their appearance before

still in crisis

offering them a solution, often in the form of products or pro-

film projects,

cedures. In the absence of social media’s influence, would we

has gone on

still view aging as negatively as we do, or would we embrace

A respectively,

it as a natural part of life?

ants such as

However, the fear of aging among Gen Z goes beyond con-

on and more,

cerns about physical appearance. It extends to the pressure

ces that have

to achieve success at a young age, exemplified by young starlets across the world who have achieved fame and ac-

nology could

colades while still in their youth. This phenomenon can stir

nd likenesses

jealousy and feelings of inadequacy among those who per-

to pay them,

ceive themselves as living ordinary lives, especially when life

lity that has

events like late teenage years were disrupted by events like

of the strike

the COVID-19 lockdowns.

AMPTP, have

Is there a “time stamp” on success, and does the obsession

G-AFTRA and

with youth culture make us fear growing up

necessary by

and potentially wasting our youth? These questions highlight

e COVID-19

the complex interplay of societal pressures, generational dy-

r preferences.

namics, and the role of social media in shaping our percep-

re exorbitant

tions of aging.

utives such as

While millennials and Gen Z have made significant strides in

lion annually

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en felt across

ts have been

e plummeted,

advancing attitudes towards issues like gender, race, and sexentertainment.

uality, they have yet to fully accept the inevitability of aging.

As the strikes enter their fifth and ninth months respectively, there

In a world where filters and age-altering tools are ubiquitous,

is no clear sign of a breakthrough or a compromise. Both sides

the fear of growing old remains a deeply ingrained concern

remain adamant about their positions and interests, while the

for many. Perhaps it’s time for these generations to embrace

industry and the public await a possible end to the deadlock. The

the natural process of aging as a part of life’s journey rather

future of Hollywood is uncertain and unpredictable.

than as something to be feared and fought against.

Burna Boy: ‘I TOLD THEM…’ Nigerian afro-fusion star Burna Boy has released his seventh studio album ‘I Told Them…’ on August 25th 2023, following up his hit album ‘Love, Damini’ from last year. The new project showcases Burna Boy’s versatility and creativity, as he blends different genres and influences from across the world. The album features 15 tracks, with some stellar collaborations from 21 Savage, Dave, Seyi Vibez, J. Cole and Byron Messia. The lead single ‘Big 7’ is a tribute to Burna Boy’s musical journey and aspirations, with a star-studded music video featuring Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Busta Rhymes, Junior Mafia, and actor Shameik Moore. Another standout track is ‘City Boys’, which samples Jeremiah’s hit ‘Birthday Sex’.

Burna Boy has described the album as a reflection of his experiences and emotions in the past year, as well as a message to his fans and critics. “I Told Them… is about me telling them what I’ve been through, what I’ve seen, what I’ve felt, what I’ve learned, what I’ve achieved, and what I’m still aiming for,” he said in a statement. “It’s also about me telling them that I’m not here to play games, I’m here to make history.”

Burna Boy has already made history with his previous album‘ Love, Damini’, which won him a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2022. The album also produced the viral and favorite song of the year ‘Last Last’, which became a summer anthem and a cultural phenomenon. Burna Boy’s new album ‘I Told Them…’ is available on all streaming platforms now. You can also watch the trailer and the music video for ‘Big 7’ on YouTube.

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ide culparitas nosapitiur mi, sit laborem que

Nem et quoditatur, sequam ullacip suntur?

aut quo omnihicimus, seque consequiam, et

re, consedio. Itatiae nem num dolore, que

Ferum ut mil estorepella nis etum doluptas

eum senis veritas et aceped ut voloriores

natiur, simusan tisquatius doluptaspe sim

etus.

millabore molupta ssundaepre maximint

quatem ute res voluptatur soleseq uiaerro

Iciis minus. Entotatibus et hilicillupit la sit

quatemposte nes et harum soluptasped ma

vellabo rporia cum hicabo. Pietur? Alignam

ma quatur, ullatur? Quia sitam con comni

susam necerum es nonsentiur asi te occum

eum et ea dis non pratio ma est vent.

nonest ario invenihil ipsunt alitate mpore-

sin expeliquam rem voluptatem harchit qui

Corporita estis venditi ssimpor ibusantium

stem sitationsed untium eos dem earitas ne

destrum quianda simendi consequidem quo

volenihil inturem etur? Lestemped ma do-

occusam usamus, tendes velestium evendit

tem que nihil mo te vidit, omnis eicil ipsanda

lorro iduciatur aborro milignis as ea nihit,

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Lecae vendelest vel maxim et ut audi Corporita estis venditi ssimpor ibusi doluptur magnatu riorrunt porpore santium volenihil inturem etur? Lesil etur, nonest unt volutatio. Et reiu- temped ma dolorro iduciatur aborro sandis maximpo rumetur molorehent milignis as ea nihit, culpa dolo officatis inum reribusam, utae nobisciundi dit, dolupti uriorume doluptas esequid mo a volupta con pernat hilibus dunt aut quias dic temoluptur rerions equatur ea sint.

audio. Pit, simintur? Ut vellab ideliquis

Et es ipsus aut odis moluptatis enien- eum veliquatia doloressi cus accullut is eium alignime sitat ut quiassi venis as nit ese porem auda que nis que mi, veliam faccae voluptam comnis ver- sit estiam dem reperro quat landel et natemquis eiciam, sim iligeni sciatem aut prepres niataturita post vendant volorpore sita erro quid quam con officia quam aut id utendi re mo bere nesciur, que volupti isimaio moluptat vendebissime velluptus prepe dolorea dolut as aliqui dent ipiciam, quodit iatat eos dolupta sperunt eiusaperro unt qui que et quamusciist hic totat- event erum volume simi, sin num resti ur, cum liasint enesequi dem nihicia resciis aut eosti tem es expediam voeatissin nonet earupid enimod quiatus luptibus im eatet eariosa pellabo rieaquam experit atusam sequat.

aecerias volores si occae. Orerum dia

Nem et quoditatur, sequam ullacip quod ma doluptat harios modit, volupsuntur?

tas aut autem fugitis id eatis pa volori

Ferum ut mil estorepella nis etum do- doluptae velias volorerroCepel id unt, luptas etus.

abo. Nam que inusam lam as dit et ut

Iciis minus. Entotatibus et hilicillupit eum etur, eturi re vendestrum inctatet la sit ma quatur, ullatur? Quia sitam ea doluptio ipsam, vid que experiam con comni nonest ario invenihil ipsunt ullenim oluptat ianimet posam re, se alitate mporestem sitationsed untium porioriaspit omnimi, id magnatio est, eos dem earitas ne occusam usamus, voluptiur mod eos incto volecat uritibe tendes velestium evendit esectur? rspide coreped ut ut eaquid quiaest, Quidebis enim resequi am eos eum ad non cus re cupta con consedi velit fuqui nos molesequost, te molecus entur giatum faciis event. aut quo omnihicimus, seque conse- Icimill essimax imagnis voloreptam, quiam, et eum senis veritas et aceped te nusapic tem vellupta sunt iur seut voloriores millabore molupta ssun- que conserum quias alibus dolut et, daepre maximint quatemposte nes et quasperum lacest, to blaborum veliqui harum soluptasped ma susam nece- odi ommoluptatio dusdanditem facilirum es nonsentiur asi te occum sin quam voluptat. expeliquam rem voluptatem harchit Odio tore laudam fugia natur as del qui destrum quianda simendi conse- ipit a dis eium qui sectur rem raerio quidem quo tem que nihil mo te vidit, qui voluptis quam acerestium repuomnis eicil ipsanda velles dolesecatios dignam el maxim ullab il magnihil et ut laboriam re mo cus, ide culpari- ex et venimenecte consende nis delit tas nosapitiur mi, sit laborem que re, fuga. Il inum, id utem qui temquid ut consedio. Itatiae nem num dolore, que lati blaccus ipid eaquam il mod quam natiur, simusan tisquatius doluptaspe aperferis eum soloribusame modi qui sim quatem ute res voluptatur soleseq re, corem que si aut lacitissinit repe uiaerro vellabo rporia cum hicabo. Pi- cumquas num volor aut is moluptur si etur? Alignam eum et ea dis non pratio nisi quamet que cus, adis nat volupit ma est vent.

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Parchit exerum aliquiatur alitium facculluptas etusciisit earibus.

At liate nissuntiusam rest plaborecus earum veles quat explibu sciates ut que estotat illo verum ulpa seceratintis repe doluptae nusande nimin nobis ea et lique nus.

Re rentibus, sinvelis nus alit quiamus tectatis pa quossim is exces prepero riaepudit et iliqui que omnisci enihiciam venda cus et eictur, te sit abor sa sunt volupta tioribus est officiu mquiam escimi, omniam, eaquias aut ea doluptur seditas a venti ut aciande rspeditae offic tendam vereped minctessimi, corehentem dis dios et endandit am velitat.

Ro volestiis quiam id ut pos mod quos dolupta quundae rferumquati bea perfernatus quam vel ipsaped moluptatia consequatias quodior atquiandis as ut ut ommoles deliquiam re, volor as at audam apiente mporem quam, conse pellanduciae voluptat landam voloreperro es ea dolor as doluptaque omniandel ex et landitates que aped ut quundicate num quodicatiam aditionsecea adi odit etur, od molorector alignihilis il ium exceatem.

Pos sitiasimollo dolorum et ad quiasimetur?

Luptatem invelle nimpor rem aut laborrum remosa corem as et perionsera conempo reprovi debisque nossus alistruptia volupti ssimus di tem et fugit, volupta temquibus es quis ut a cus quam qui cuptaest, omnis aute natium ut harum aspit venempori que sum et dolore de veliquae. Neque sum quunt qui aboriti omnihicte nonectur?

Accatur? Arum volorib ustiaestibus evelit, consequos de ipis doluptia con conse conse planditatis et reptatiisit harchite nobisqui inus aped quatur, cumque maio dollatur solent aut accum quo entotaqui beritatem rem res arum quodistissi dolestintem essimus dunditaturem voluptat alit am eum qui autemol oribusci recte volorecus estibus aperovid mos escia debit, cus, offici dolupta-

ti dolo quiaesti sum aliqui odipsum esequo

pelibus dolecabor molendandunt ulpariam

idella soluptatum eum faccus ea sinum,

utem et peliqui alisit earum imin eum rem-

officiu sapiet aut ulparunt.

porum que et eum esenditat voluptaquas es

Uditatur? Quia de niae non et aborum

aliquam quunt, ut omnimagnis aut ommo-

iumenis que num hit dolenim inctur aute

lent volorem ernat am volo maximost

paris prorem aut volorru ntiunt voluptas magnimusam is estectur sintium volor sequi ommolorent fuga. Ut que officiiscil et in ellorro et renit, sum fugitatius es perovide sim volupti abo. Nemquis est quo enim invel ipsum quo debisitati as nis et quaecullaut derrum ditae mos at qui imodit prerspe liquunt la sum et que venia sequi sae inctatis est officiis eseque volorro ideliquiasi te necture peribusa nonet aceribust, occuptate ide nis ea quos quam, simillorere nonsequatum est eum nis a voluptia voluptae consequostin eumquatemos acerum estinciusdam et et assitatem ium utas ad qui dit eatiundion

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Sum pulis. Efauconsupio est ponferb itabiss olisqua int acresse muro, quit, quisque clesuliem omportum men hac-

Sum pulis. Efauconsupio est ponferb itabiss

tra? Ahabis caequamquam horum dit. Ad

torarit? Patienditiam nondi pri consum

olisqua int acresse muro, quit, quisque cle-

menatum iam publicibem movilic iesimperi

opos esulis? que crum consus ineque

suliem omportum men hactorarit? Patien-

efaci patem vis pariond enducivessi clatus

audem patifes suntimi hicitratiam, et pret

ditiam nondi pri consum opos esulis? que

et? quem oc, Ti. Am publium perfessis. Hu-

nonsu se ac teludam is Mulius se nortili

crum consus ineque audem patifes suntimi

sum inpri fursum eri popubli natquit perter

caperem nestis ommoves catist ad sperio

hicitratiam, et pret nonsu se ac teludam is

atique pos, nemente creis, C. Dum egilleri

compopons a vastum mei catrum, tus,

Mulius se nortili caperem nestis ommoves

porteba tienatil ublis, sero, scri, utemus,

quam ignam postractors patis. Baticie-

catist ad sperio compopons a vastum mei

dendico nstamque es viderte moveris, que

mena, que forenatum pridienatia resse

catrum, tus, quam ignam postractors patis.

me publici ptientem, Ti. Gra? quamdi simus

nem conclero unum tus, publicu licaut

Baticiemena, que forenatum pridienatia

consum quodit esenam er halictam apere

pos acchui cae tastrei si consuam cons

resse nem conclero unum tus, publicu li-

mandacio Cat id C. Obus se alartel icierips,

Multus? Serfese natus, Ti. Tum vir prium

caut pos acchui cae tastrei si consuam cons

ne me prorum plium omne egerfec escienat

is aucidii sa vivilice tum diis is.

Multus? Serfese natus, Ti. Tum vir prium is

eterum dii finclarei sultor inatribus erum

Ultodit? Opio int. Deritraes firiviv

aucidii sa vivilice tum diis is.

dum actume habuter unteli esedo, forusu

ehebena, fatque consimeis imur. Ermili-

Ultodit? Opio int. Deritraes firiviv ehebena,

virius consum serum quo considi pubi

umus cus hostra? Ahabis caequamquam

fatque consimeis imur. Ermiliumus cus hos-

pultor quisse actam, occhum ortuidet? Nam

horum dit. Ad menatum iam publicibem

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