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From the Editor, March - May 2023

Russia Is in the Penalty Box

March 10, 2023March 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

When you grow up in cold weather and in a place where the license plate tagline is “Greatest Snow on Earth” and where the 2002 Olympics were held, you tend to get involved in winter sports. My winter sport of choice was ice skating, but...

December 2022 – February 2023, From the Editor

Treats, Gift Bags and Fraud?

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022 /Leave a comment

I volunteer and work with a group of teenage girls who have taught me a few tricks on how to take better pictures with my iPhone or how to create the perfect post for my social media accounts. These teenage girls are savvy beyond their...

From the Editor, September - November 2022

Civilizations: From the Greeks to the Renaissance to Web3

September 22, 2022 /Leave a comment

When I attended college, the university required every student to take two courses in world civilization to graduate. Part one covered history up to 1500 and part two covered history post-1500. Needless to say, I gained a greater appreciation for history and I learned that...

From the Editor, June - August 2022

Tying the Pieces of Collaboration Together

August 1, 2022 /Leave a comment

One of my fondest memories of growing up in a small town was the service projects and community collaborations that took place to further a common goal of improving the town or enriching someone’s life. My mom used to take me to quilt-tying parties. This...

ACAMS Today Europe 2022, From the Editor

The Long and Winding Road to Anti-financial Crime Harmony

June 6, 2022 /Leave a comment

Music is an important part of many people’s lives. The first time I heard a live duo was on the playground in elementary school. I loved swinging and there were only a few swings available during recess for the entire school. Of course, if you...

From the Editor, March - May 2022

The Hallmarks of a 20-Year Celebration

March 17, 2022 /Leave a comment

A couple of years ago I started looking into vintage jewelry. Why do I like vintage jewelry? I enjoy the provenance that comes with each piece, the fact that each one has a story to tell through its prior ownership and design. As you focus...

December 2021 - February 2022, From the Editor

Stick With It

December 8, 2021 /Leave a comment

Everything is virtual these days. As a result, I started a virtual fitness program that incentivizes you with achievements for accomplishing your health goals. My Apple Watch has become my constant companion and it reminds me to keep moving to achieve my fitness goal. Fortunately,...

ACAMS Connection, From the Editor, September 2021 - November 2021

Reflections of 9/11

September 3, 2021February 2, 2023 /Leave a comment

This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. We all remember where we were when we heard the news. I was living in the Rocky Mountains and had just jumped into my car to head to work. I had...

From the Editor, June - August 2021

Breaking the Cube

June 25, 2021 /Leave a comment

Some of you might remember when the Rubik’s Cube was all the rage. In my house, we had all sorts of puzzles and board games to keep us kids entertained, one of which was the aforementioned Rubik’s Cube. Solving the Cube requires all the colors...

ACAMS Today Europe, From the Editor, May - June 2021

Fear Factor

May 20, 2021May 26, 2021 /Leave a comment

If you ask me about fear, one experience leaps out in my life—the first time I went bungee jumping. I went with a group of friends and each of us paid for six jumps. Standing atop that platform awaiting my first jump was quite intimidating....

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