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From the Editor, March - May 2019

Vigilance

March 28, 2019April 3, 2019 /Leave a comment

Always home. Safety made simple. Blink and you’re home. Fear stops here. If these taglines sound familiar, it might mean you have a security system at your place of residence. Constant vigilance or surveillance has become commonplace in our society. We are ever watchful of...

December 2018 - February 2019, From the Editor

Notable Moments

December 18, 2018December 20, 2018 /Leave a comment

Some moments are memorable, notable, noteworthy; others are learning experiences, adventures or even sorrowful. Life is filled with moments. For me, the end of the year always seems filled with “memorable moments.” The season beckons one to take time to form special moments with...

From the Editor, September - November 2018

In a Faraway Galaxy…Or Financial Institution

September 18, 2018 /Leave a comment

In 1977, Star Wars exploded on the big screen. Being science fiction, many of the technologies used by the Empire and the Rebellion seemed to be far advanced from those utilized by the average moviegoer. Who can forget the memorable moment of watching Princess...

From the Editor, June - August 2018

Let the Games Begin

June 26, 2018 /Leave a comment

This year has and continues to be an important one for competition. Earlier this year, the world watched the Winter Olympics in South Korea. June marks the beginning of the World Cup in Russia. Though I have never competed at the level of these...

From the Editor, March - May 2018

Fool’s Gold

March 20, 2018 /2 Comments

I grew up in the western United States, in a small town full of cowboys and with lots of adventuring to be had. As a child, I loved collecting things. My mother says I was always searching our property for treasures. Among my many...

December 2017 - February 2018, From the Editor

Reflections of Greatness

December 12, 2017 /Leave a comment

In 2018, we will have the opportunity to witness excellence, greatness and talent during the approximately two-week period of the Winter Olympic Games. For Olympians it is a culmination of years of training, hard work, sacrifice and even some luck to qualify for the...

From the Editor, September – November 2017

Engulfed by a Masterpiece

September 19, 2017 /Leave a comment

Last year I had the opportunity to visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris. I have visited this city on numerous occasions, but I have never made it to l’Orangerie, despite the fact that this museum houses several important works by impressionist artists, which...

From the Editor, June – August 2017

You Got Email

June 9, 2017 /Leave a comment

I have a friend who works for the “U.S. State Department” and is equipped with a certain skillset. A few years ago, my friend and I were visiting a mutual acquaintance who was having computer problems. As many of us do nowadays, our mutual...

From the Editor, March - May 2017

Make a Wish ACAMS Today

March 6, 2017 /Leave a comment

Welcome to ACAMS Today’s 15-birthday celebration! In this edition of the magazine, we are celebrating all things ACAMS Today. In the last 15 years, the magazine has seen many changes, achieved milestones, seen a few firsts and even won a few awards. Of course,...

December 2016 – February 2017, From the Editor

Some of My Favorite Things

December 9, 2016 /Leave a comment

This is my favorite season of the year. It is a time to reflect on what has occurred over the past year, but also a time to ponder what the upcoming year may bring or what we would like it to bring. It is...

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