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Graduation season is in full bloom. Warm congrats and best wishes to all the recent graduates!

And for new, future, and seasoned graduates alike - some June inspiration from Admiral Raven's Commencement Address (2014, University of Texas).

Using lessons and experiences as a US Navy Seal - he explains how changing the world starts with the simple things - like making our beds!

We hope that you enjoy, and feel free to share!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70

University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRaven Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ '77, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus. Unive...

Speaking of people behind the scenes - Mark has been the backbone in the development and design of our continuously enhancing startrends website. As Mark is based in Dubai, collaborating with him is yet another example of the cross-global nature in which we exist and operate! Here, we get to know a bit more about Mark, Dubai, and The Philippines:

Aside from working on computer related projects, what do you enjoy doing for fun?

M: I really enjoy playing music with friends. I play drums so most of the time you'll see me tapping fingers and kicking heels.

How long have you lived in Dubai, and what's something you've learned about Dubai that others probably wouldn't know?

M: It's been almost 3 years and I can say that Dubai is a diverse place. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures.

Where are you from in the Philippines? And what's a "fun fact" (or something of pride) about that place that you'd like to share?

M: Although I was born in Manila, I grew up in different places in the Philippines: Alabang, Cavite, and Makati. In Makati, there is a place where the Baranggay are similar, Cembo, Comembo, East Rembo, Pembo, South Cembo and West Rembo (notice the suffix).
Little did I know, our place was once a home of Philippine Army during 1950's and here's the fun fact: the names are acronyms!

Cembo - Central Enlisted Men's Barrio
Comembo - Combat Enlisted Men's Barrio
Rembo - Riverside Enlisted Men's Barrio
Pembo - Panthers Enlisted Men's Barrio
So yeah it's quite cool to know the origin of our place. :)

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