Body Cream Product Review

Bodycology was founded in Dallas in 2003. It claims to be among the fastest growing businesses in USA, is not tested on animals, and is for women who want spa-quality-beauty-products without their price. I believe that is also inspired either by The Body Shop line or Bath & Body Works. The later is more suitable, I guess.
In Indonesia, Bodycology is taken its toll to success. The products are sold in a competitive price in a market where Bath & Body Works are listed as one cult, especially since people are getting sick with the choices of The Body Shop products. Bodycology taps mid-level consumers who want a more luxuriant alternative to local body lotion without a need to pay luxurious price. I mean, well, it will not be as cheap as local Nivea, Vaseline, or Citra body lotions. Merely I say, it is less than half of a price of The Body Shop products with almost the same quality.

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Vanilla Amber Musk body cream is one of most beautiful amidst all Bodycology body cream choices. FYI, they have exactly a dozen choices of perfumed body creams.
Vanilla Amber Musk is mostly vanilla. The amber is a bit too heavy, though.
How about the texture? Now, this is getting interesting. It is for both oily and dry skin alike. It is thick and creamy with a softness that resembles whipped cream. But, when ordinary body cream tends to be warmer when being applied to skin which is a result of lanolin ingredients, Vanilla Amber Musk is cooling the skin on application. I checked the ingredients list, shea butter and aloe vera are listed. Off course, it is still not paraben-free. Well, I cannot expect mass market cream and lotion to be paraben-free alias chemical-preservatives free, can I?
Oh, by the way, I forget to tell you that this cream is scented beautifully and heavily at the same time. And, somehow, it is a bit annoying for people surrounding us. I got many comments, all were negatives. For example, dear husband said it was scented like funeral balm. Mother said it made her having a big headache. A friend gave a contempt look. (LOL) I mean we need a bit of attention in these days, right?
PS: I visited Bodycology website today and found out that Vanilla Amber Musk is discontinued. It has gotten a new name Vanilla Romance instead. I bet the smell is just the same though the picture in the tube is totally different. Out of my curiosity, as the old Vanilla Amber Musk is still sold heavily in Indonesia, does this mean that once again our country is a permissive market full of discontinued products? How about the expiry date impacting the condition of the creams? I warned you to buy this kind of product warily. Be safe!

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Taman Pura Underwater Temple

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the world.It has more than 13.600 islands which many of them directly exposed to powerful sea swells rushing in from fierce southern seas. Scientists discovered some new species that never been exposed before, giant underwater volcano, like prehistoric fish believed to have extinct million years ago. Indonesia is also a unique marine biodiversity hotspot with Bali is the most popular places of interest.

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Bali is the island of paradise that strongly bonded with art and culture. It is also a good place for water sports like superb surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, and white water rafting. There was a latest discovery in Bali. It was an underwater temple. But, was it really an ancient relic? The first time, it was found, people are certain that it is pre-historic relic discovery. But it is not in the Indiana Jones movie or in Role Play Games usually played in many console.
People questioned about the originality if the underwater temple. Not so long since that temple found, the mystery of alleged underwater temple has been solved. It is not an ancient relic. That temple was built as part of a recent environmental conservation program. According to Paul M. Turley, the owner of Sea Rovers Dive Center in Pemuteran, Bali, that temple site is truly exist and the location named Taman Pura (literally means Temple garden) was created in 2005. That sea garden is extremely beautiful.
That temple is unique, consisting of ten statues and a temple structure, the project was in addition to a number of bio-wreck dive sites and a Reef Gardiners reef conservation project funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid).
Taman Pura was build as some people concern about marine ecosystems and protecting reefs to survive and recover from damage caused by excessive nutrients, climate change, and physical destruction.
That temple is really an engineering feat with more than ten large stone statues resting on stone plinths and a four-meter-tall temple gateway that had been lowered to a depth of 29 meters. Even that underwater temple is not an ancient relic, still, it is worth to see. That temple is a masterpiece architecture and ornamentation of the main feature of Bali. It is a modern site with ancient touch.

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Indonesian Geographic Position

1. Geographic Position is an exact area position in comparison with a different region surrounding.
2. Geographically Indonesia was laid between two continents which are Asia and Australia and two oceans which is Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.
3. Indonesia Northern territory limits is 6o 08' parallel north across Weh island, Southern territory limits is 11o 15' southern latitude across Rote island, Western territory limits is 95o 45' longitude east across Beureuh island and Eastern territory limits is 141o 05' longitude east across Fly River and Merauke River.
4. Indonesia had longitude length of stretch out of 46o (141o BT - 99o Lon East) and latitude stretch out of 17o (6o LU + 11o South Lat).

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5. Astronomical Positions is a position of a region on earth service that based on the longitude and latitude coordinate. This astronomic position known as the absolute position because it is definite.
6. Equator line [0o ] is a virtual line that across from west to east or east to west parallel with the sun orbital lines 0o on equator that makes separation region on earth becomes southern territory and northern territory.
7. Meridian Line [0o ] is a virtual line that vertically stretch out from north pole to south pole across the Greenwich observatory in England that makes separation separation region becomes western region and eastern region. Meridian line also known as GMT line stands for Greenwich Mean Time.
8. Latitude line is a virtual line that stretch out horizontally from west to east parallel with equator line.
9. Longitude line is a virtual line that stretch out vertically from north to south parallel with meridian line.
10. Coordinate point is a crossing point or a meeting point of longitude and latitude.
11. Astronomically, Indonesia position laid on 6o Par North - 11o Southern Lat and 95o Lon east - 141o Lon west.
12. Because of astronomically position Indonesia reside in tropical zone. Indonesia has three different time zones.
13. Western Indonesia Time zone [WIB] verge on 105o Lon East covers on Sumatera, Jawa, Madura, Central Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan. Central Indonesia Time zone [WITA] verge on 120o Lon East covers on Bali, Western Nusa Tenggara, Eastern Nusa Tenggara and Sulawesi. Northern Indonesia Time zone [WIT] verge on 135o Lon East covers on Maluku and Papua.
14. On April to October around September 22nd relatively the sun position is on tropic of Capricornus constellation [Tropica Capricorn] against Earth Southern territory (23,5o Southern Lat.), so on that periods sun moves from tropica Capricorn to equator. This condition contributes on Australia climate. Monsoon weather breeze from Asia to Australia through Hindia Ocean. And Indonesia having rainy season during the time.
15. On April to October around June 21st relatively the sun position is on tropic of Cancer constellation [Tropica Cancer] against Earth Northern territory (23,5o Par. This condition contributes on Asia climate and Australia facing cold season and wind breeze to Asia. Monsoon weather was breeze from Australia to Asia through poor aqueous vapour above the ocean. And Indonesia having dry season during the time.

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A Case Study of Lincoln Electric

According to Brian Headd and data from the U.S. Census, a more realistic figure suggests that 62% of businesses close within the first six years of operation (Headd 2). This raises the question of: What makes a successful business? By analyzing and dissecting the intricacies of Lincoln Electric's consistently stellar performance as well as paying close attention to several interesting financial pitfalls an answer can be found.

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Value in the Individual
An organization at its core is made up of individuals and equipment. Most emphasis must be placed on the individual because he is the one that can be creative, motivated, skilled, efficient, and responsive. The proper function of management is to draw out these characteristics and encourage their growth in a productive setting. A large portion of Lincoln Electric's (LE) success can be attributed to this unique and effective management style which ultimately leads to a competitive advantage. No matter the economies of scale a huge corporation such as GE can offer, the increased productivity level of a properly motivated individual production worker can easily compensate for it. This management style is further fostered through a combination of structural, strategic, and cultural norms within LE.
Structurally, Lincoln Electric aims to flatten the hierarchical structure and eliminate nonfunctional middle management positions. To do this, LE has fostered an "open-door" policy between production workers and executives as well as created an Advisory Board that has representatives of the workers who meet with executives twice a month. Strategically, LE pushes for an integrated approach of maximizing output and reducing costs. Cost reduction will be explored at a later time, but to maximize output, Lincoln Electric draws from its motivated employees. However, these employees are not naturally motivated. This is the role of James Lincoln's Incentive Management System. This system provides a tool to motivate all employees through bonuses that redistribute a large portion of the corporation's yearly profits. Two main results stem from this redistribution. First, there is a heightened sense of ownership in the company from top to bottom because if the company as a whole does well, everyone is compensated for it respectively.
Secondly, there is increased personal performance. This performance boost is the result of a sort of quiet competition within each work group. A specific bonus pool dollar amount is allotted to each work group, and the bonuses are then distributed to the members of that group according to their quantified relative performance on the semi-annual Merit Rating. Now the Merit Rating's function is to counteract some of the pitfalls of a strategy based on speed and efficiency. Generally the result of an emphasis on speed is the sacrifice of quality and safety. Each tenet of the Merit Rating (including Dependability, Quality, Output, and Ideas/Cooperation) is a reaction to the common shortcomings of a traditional production worker. By being rewarded for attendance, work quality, and contribution of ideas on top of their piecework output leads to a well-rounded final product that is produced at the proper specifications in record time.
To further the speed of production, LE places a strong emphasis on idea generation and worker input. This allows for creative ideas and suggestions on the production process to be spread over the whole corporation. As a result, there is a strong and steady increase in LE's productivity per worker. The Merit system also serves to increase coordination by rewarding teamwork while at the same time introducing an element that is historically known to be one of the greatest efficiency drivers of all time: competition. Since there are only a certain number of possible Merit Points available, competition over these points between members of the work group exists. This comprehensive Incentive Management System unifies the direction of the workforce and leads to a balanced and efficient set of goals that yields a strong competitive advantage over rival companies. Lincoln Electric has found the perfect process, but is it a universal process that can apply overseas?
Cost Reduction and Market Expansion
The blind pursuit of profit can easily lead to poor decision-making. That is why the means to creating income is vital. The question is how does a company increase margins? Two simple choices exist: Reduce costs, or increase output through expansion and efficiency. Lincoln Electric has identified this dynamic duo and integrated it into the general business strategy. To reduce costs, LE uses a variety of strong business tactics. There are three shifts on equipment, so it is constantly rotated and allows for no downtime on equipment. This prevents having excess capacity which leads to unnecessary overhead costs. Also, LE has aimed to flatten the structure of the company and eliminate levels of the organization that detract from the established open communication environment between workers and management. This reduces salary expenses and ultimately increases profit margin.
The concept of guaranteed employment is another brilliant cost-reducing idea of James F. Lincoln. The cost of retaining employees on payroll is less than the cost to recruit and train motivated and creative workers. As a result, during downturns, LE did not layoff workers but would retrain and deploy them elsewhere in the company. This would encourage loyalty to the company and highly reduce employee turnover, once again reducing cost to Lincoln Electric through a variety of quantitative as well as qualitative means. Lastly, there is the concept of limited benefits enhanced profits. This enhancement reflected back to bonuses and worker's piecework compensation which put more control in the hands of the individual with the allotment of money and compensated for their lack of benefits. LE's approach to maximizing output was explored previously, and the general consensus was a focus on developing a creative, motivated, and efficient production worker who consistently puts out more effort than a similar production worker in another firm. Another option to increase output is expansion into other markets.
Lincoln Electric first expanded to Canada by opening a manufacturing plant in Toronto in 1925. About twenty years later, LE Canada adopted the Incentive Management System (IMS) including its annual bonus and piecework facets. Due to the similar cultural norms between the U.S. and Canada, this adjustment flowed smoothly. However, poor decision-making led to this application of the IMS in other markets, including Europe and South America. Friction resulted because the cultural values of the production worker are different. Also, government regulation in Germany and Brazil led to major adjustments that undermined LE's incentive efforts. In Europe, workers valued benefits such as vacation time over annual bonuses. It was discovered that annual bonuses did little to increase individual production efficiency without the piecework aspect of the IMS. Piecework was in fact illegal in Germany.
Obviously if more planning or research had been done, this crucial fact would have been discovered and LE would have avoided expansion into Germany. The root of Lincoln Electric's troubles began with the quick expansionist mindset of George Willis. The main trouble was the speed of the expansion. LE incurred long-term financial debt for the first time in the corporation's history. The added interest expense and permanent liability hurt future income statements heavily. A study of Lincoln Electric's Consolidated Income Statement as well as the Balance Sheet reveals some interesting financial facts.
Starting in 1987, LE had no long-term debt. As the Income Statement suggests, the height of this long-term debt matches with the first net loss of Lincoln Electric. Failure to control spending and keep costs low (the historical competitive advantage of LE) undermined the desire to increase output through expansion. This analysis of cost-reduction and market expansion raises several questions. How can Lincoln Electric prevent similar losses in the future? How closely correlated is the 1992-93 net loss with geographic expansion? What can Lincoln Electric do in the future to maintain its historical rapid growth and competitive advantage?
Recommendations
So decision time has come about Indonesia. Is Indonesia ready and willing to match up with Lincoln Electric's strategy, or will it repel the incentives that are the key competitive differentiators? After analysis of Indonesia's economic and financial situation, I recommend slow expansion into their welding market. The current distribution network of Tira and SSHJ should be altered so that it can be refined and expanded. Though smaller, SSHJ's strategy coincides with LE's more so than Tira's strategy. I suggest using only SSHJ salespeople because they highlight the cost-savings and benefits of Lincoln Electric's products while aiming to draw in new customers via LE's name recognition and reputation for high-quality. LE should utilize cooptation to provide the company with local contacts and recommendations so that previous errors in incentive management can be addressed and altered. Exact details of my recommended Indonesian expansion are specified in the following list:
o Combination of piecework and salary with a salary representing a figure slightly lower than the average Indonesian manufacturing worker wage of 250,000 rupiah.
o Guaranteed employment would exist through the understanding that economic change would not threaten a workers job. Job security would encourage intense loyalty and be a strong factor in building a consistent workforce.
With this comprehensive entry strategy into the Indonesian market, I feel that Lincoln Electric will only be met with success. This strategy encompasses the strongest aspects of LE's Cleveland incentive system while tailoring it to be profit-maximizing in the specific Indonesian environment. Gillespie should have no worries as he presents these plans to his colleagues because the foundations of this plan are rooted in the historically successful traditions of Lincoln Electric, and have been adjusted to compensate for the differences that hindered previous global expansion.

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Geothermal Projects in Indonesia

Update on renewable energy investment in Indonesia. There is an interesting article in the Jakarta Post on Geothermal investment. Indonesia has developed only less than a thousand MW of geothermal power although it is estimated to have nearly one-third of the world's geothermal resources. A research from the ministry of mineral resources mentioned that there are 252 geothermal locations which have been identified along a volcanic belt extending from Sumatera, Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi until Maluku. These heat resources has the total potential of 27 GWe, which puts Indonesia as the biggest geothermal potential country in the world!

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A Jakarta Post op ed told that (i) tax uncertainties and (ii) legal uncertainties are among the frontlines of investment barriers. Geothermal investment is really a high risk-high return investment scheme which involves huge exploration and exploitation funds. It is never intended as a short term investment. Investors are afraid that their contracts are not being honoured.
I'll give a little comment on the legal barriers. Generally contract observance remained high. Business partners will think twice before deciding to bailout from a contract since litigation costs are too high. The problem stems not from observance of the contract but mainly due to regional autonomy. How much share will the regions receive are the hot issue. There has been a case where Garut regional government requests Chevron and the Central Government to disburse concession money for their region. They even threatened to invalidate Article 41 of the Geothermal Law to the Constitutional Court. Article 41 governs a transitory provision which stipulates that all contracts prior to the entry into force of the Geothermal Law will remain valid. Under this transitory provision, regions don't receive any money. Of course, their attempts to invalidate the article are futile.
During the old days, people will have to deal with state owned enterprise such as PLN or Pertamina. It wouldn't be good if after a few years of investing the license given by regional government is revoked by the central, or a license given by central government is revoked by the central. In any event, although the regions are granted more power, it is always important to asks some sort of condonation from the central government.

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Indonesia Mosaic Tiles

Indonesia Mosaic Tiles remodeling provides a unique opportunity for you to change any room setting natural, relaxing, and special. Each time you look at these natural stones keeps you fascinated on the 'creativeness' of the nature that surrounds us. The following quick article reveals the most updated information about these unique stone-tiles.

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Quick introduction
What makes this special tiling solution unique is the fact that Indonesia Mosaic Tiles redecoration is actually based on a collection of identical naturally polished stones selected by hand and then fixed onto a sq/ft mesh backing seamless tile. These natural pebbles are manually collected from rivers & seashores worldwide, but one thing is for sure - most of these panels are coming from the Indonesian islands in S.E. Asia. It seems like no other tiling technique enables you to redecorate practically anywhere inside and outside your house: Bathroom surfaces, kitchens, backsplash covering, patio floors, decks, pools, and even wine cellars.
What are the main benefits?
Let's examine what is in it for us and how it can easily enable you to redesign any surface at home:
* Durable to most common home detergents.
* Feels comfortable to walk on.
Helpful tips!
* Most recommended grout is sanded grout - it is suitable for both internal and external use.
* Epoxy based grouts are considered stronger than conventional grout, however take in mind that they are less forgiving to the ignorant installer.
* Laminate the stones with a sealer prior to installation - it'll protect it from liquids, dirt and detergents transforming it even more durable.
Quick summary
If you wonder why this Indonesia Mosaic Tiles technique is highly popular it's because it offers countless options, as these 'Nature-Made' panels come in many shapes and colors that easily match the decor of any home or office setting. For a smooth and successful installation it is recommended to use the following tips & advices once you prepare for installation.

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Indonesia's Facebook Generation

Few people have heard of Indonesia,. With the exception of the fabled Island of Bali, and bad news of rare terrorist attacks, and occasional natural disasters, yet Indonesians are the forth largest users of the social network site- Facebook. Which has become something of a controversy, and to many a social norm in a Country of over 225 million people.
Social networking is nothing new to Indonesians, indeed "Social Networking" is an intricle part of both traditional, and modern Indonesian life. In a developing nation, that has largely escaped the current World recession, this tradition of "Social Networking" has gone on-line.

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A new generation of net savvy Indonesians, who mainly live in the Countries urban centers have embraced Facebook, as their own. Posting pictures which Indonesians all love to take on expanding profiles, and taking advantage of the chat facilities which most Indonesians love to spend their time doing.
So Why has Facebook taken off in one of the most unlikeliest Countries?
Modern Indonesia has been transformed from a rural society, to an urban society within a period of only a few generations. Leaving families and friends across Indonesia, both separated and many say permanently mobile.
This has created a wealthy urban elite, and a would-be generation of migrants, that embrace cheap technology simply needed to keep in touch with each other across a nation of over 18.000 Islands.
The de-regulation of the nations Telecommunications Industry, and open competition between internet, and mobile phone providers have created cheaper technology for millions of ordinary Indonesians, who have embraced the opportunity to keep in touch, gossip and make new friends on-line.
Modern Indonesians also like to look down on their "rural roots," and Facebook is one way to look sophisticated and modern, in a society where often appearances are more important than substance. Hence the countless photographs posted on Indonesian Facebook profiles, that often show the trappings of wealth most Indonesians can not afford, outside the Cities; days in the Mall, trendy Cafes or even upscale Hotels and Restaurants.
"Social Networking," is also important in a Country with no real social safety nets. Dating is also an important part of Indonesian life, were most of the Countries population is still under the age of 25, and mainly Female. So Facebook is also a cheap Dating Site for many Indonesians, who often flirt on-line, or search for an offline partner. Particularly when many Indonesians have two jobs and spend most of their time traveling too or from work in Cities like Jakarta.

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Join Bahasa Indonesia Online

Wondering why there are more and more English speaking people who are looking for Bahasa Indonesia online course? Well, after reading this article, you will soon realize why Bahasa Indonesia online course is booming like crazy and one of the hottest businesses in Indonesia right now.
As a developing country which is rich of natural resources, Indonesia has attracted many foreigners to set up their plants and open their new branch offices in Indonesia. This phenomenon has started a new era in Indonesia. Since these English speaking people have started coming to Indonesia, they will soon realize that most Indonesian people can hardly speak the English language at all.

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Even those who are supposed to be able to communicate in good English, such as taxi drivers and housekeepers. However as businessmen themselves, they find that they barely have time for themselves, let alone their family. Most of these expatriates lead a very busy life at the office. Even when they do have time after office hours, they will still have to hang around at home or somewhere else, with their family. So how on earth are they able to get themselves just a little time for them to learn Indonesian language?
Most conventional Bahasa Indonesia courses require them to travel to other place just to learn the language. Some language courses are able to send their teacher to the learners' house to teach Indonesian. But still these methods do not often work well. Even these super busy expatriates have to change or cancel their meeting just hours before the lesson starts for they have emergency situation which needs taking care of. Therefore the only time available would be early in the morning before work or late at night after work, or any other hours during weekends. But the problem is that many learning institutions don't are still closed at those hours.
Therefore the only solution for these expatriates is to learn the local language through a Bahasa Indonesia online course which enables them to learn the language at those hours. If they join such online courses, it is highly possible to learn early in the morning or during weekends. That way they can still run their business and spend their time with their family and also have time to learn Bahasa Indonesia effectively.

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Franchise in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the franchise system began to be known in the 1950s, with the advent of motor vehicle dealers through the purchase of a license. In order for a franchise can evolve rapidly, the main requirements that must be owned by one territory is a binding legal certainty for both the franchiser and the franchisee.Therefore, we can see that in a country that has a clear legal certainty, franchise fast-growing, for example in the U.S. and Japan. Benchmark for certainty of law will be the format franchising in Indonesia began on 18 June 1997, by the issuance of Government Regulation (PP), Republic of. 16 of 1997 on Franchising. PP. 16 year 1997 about this franchise has been revoked and replaced by Regulation no 42 of 2007 on Franchising. Furthermore, other provisions that support the rule of law in business format franchising is as follows:

Decree of the Minister of Industry and Trade Decree no. 259/MPP/KEP/7/1997 Date July 30, 1997 on the provisions of Business Registration Procedure of Franchising.

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Regulation of the Minister of Industry and Trade Decree no. 31/M-DAG/PER/8/2008 Concerning Franchising
Law no. 14 of 2001 on Patents.
Law no. 30 of 2000 regarding Trade Secret.
Many people are still skeptical of legal certainty, especially in the field of franchising in Indonesia. However, the current legal certainty to try to format franchising is much better than before 1997. This can be seen from the increasing number of umbrella laws that can protect the franchise business. The developments of franchising in Indonesia, particularly in the field of fast food restaurants are very rapid. This is possible because our entrepreneurs as a receiver-based franchise (franchisees) are required to develop its business through a master franchise received by searching or appoint franchisee continued. Using the pyramid system or cell system, a network of business format franchise will continue to expand. There are several franchise associations in Indonesia, among others APWINDO (Indonesian Franchise Association), WALI (Franchise & License Indonesia), AFI (Indonesian Franchise Association). There are several franchise consultants in Indonesia, among others IFBM, The Bridge, Hans Consulting, FT Consulting, Ben Warg Consulting, JSI and others. There were several exhibition Franchise in Indonesia which regularly hold roadshows in various regional and national outreach, among others, the International Franchise and Business Concept Expo (Dyandra), License Expo Indonesia (Panorama convex), Info Franchise Expo (Neo and Magazine Indonesia).

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