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Everyday MBAIs An MBA Still Relevant?Lisa Shatz from the University of Texas at Dallas discusses ways to maximize the value of an MBA. Lisa is the Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. She develops strategies to enhance the quality and exposure of the Jindal School while fostering strong connections between students, alumni, and industry leaders. Is an MBA still relevant? How do you know which program is right for you? Find out in this interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This...2025-04-0525 min
Between Business & Life PodcastMedical-Legal Partnerships In episode 122 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Quinton Nottingham with Virginia Tech University joins host Dan Karnuta for a discussion about medical-legal partnerships. Their discussion explores what MLPs are, their operational frameworks and the ways these patient-centered partnerships can address social determinants of health to improve health outcomes. Nottingham is head of the Business Information Technology Department within the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Karnuta is director of the Professional Program in Healthcare Management at The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management.2024-10-2819 min
Between Business & Life PodcastThe Challenges in Transitioning to Value-Based Pricing in Healthcare Dr. Rita Numerof, who appeared as a guest on Episode 27 of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, returns to discuss with host Dan Karnuta why it remains so difficult for value-based pricing to catch on in the healthcare industry. Numerof is an author, president and co-founder of healthcare consulting firm Numerof & Associates and a columnist at Forbes. Karnuta is director of the Professional Program in Healthcare Management at The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management. Links discussed on the episode: “Why Accountable Care Organizations Won't Deliver Be...2024-08-2948 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastNon-Clinical Careers for Physicians In this episode, Dr. Bob Kaiser welcomes Dr. John R. Mehall back to the show for a discussion about what the former cardiac surgeon and current entrepreneur has been doing since his last appearance on The Business of Healthcare Podcast’s Episode 43 in August 2019. They also discuss non-clinical career options for physicians, including advice on how to do the self-reflection necessary to make a successful transition, and the physician shortage that exists in the U.S. Mehall is president of Innovative ECMO Concepts, a company that provides training and expertise related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (EC...2024-05-3037 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastA Look Into The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser welcomes Aaron Bujnowski, FACHE, president of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). They take a deep dive into the workings of ACHE, a 48,000-member organization dedicated to advancing leaders and the field of healthcare leadership excellence. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.2024-04-2630 min
Between Business & Life PodcastVirtual, Augmented and Extended Reality In this episode, host Lisa Shatz welcomes Jeff Price, an associate professor, game development and virtual reality at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas. They compare and contrast the various technologies related to enabling digitally immersive, enhanced online environments — metaverses — and their implications for industry, education and entertainment. Shatz is associate dean of MBA Programs at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management. Link: UTD Metaverse on spatial.io2024-04-2442 min
Possibilities with Monique de MaioEmbracing Neurodiversity: Julia Pitlik's Advocacy JourneyJoin Monique de Maio in an enlightening episode of 'Possibilities' featuring Julia Pitlik, a dynamic Chief Marketing Officer and a fervent autism advocate. Dive into Julia's personal and professional journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world of neurodiversity. From early denial to determined advocacy, Julia shares her experiences in educational advocacy, her son's journey with autism, and the importance of embracing neurodiverse talents in both educational and corporate settings. This episode is not just a story of a mother's love and determination but also a call for more inclusive and supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals.
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Between Business & Life PodcastKris Fitzgerald on Augmented Intelligence In this episode, Kris Fitzgerald joins host Lisa Shatz to discuss what Fitzgerald calls Augmented intelligence (AI). They also discuss when and how to unplug from technology to best achieve a work-life balance. Fitzgerald is a retired CTO and chairman of the Executive Council in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas as well as a guest lecturer and mentor. Shatz is assistant dean and director of MBA Programs in the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.2024-03-2929 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastTransforming the Nursing Profession Nurse entrepreneur and change leader Rebecca Love joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser to discuss the challenges faced in the nursing profession and how to use innovation strategies to transform it. They also discuss the role of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement, an organization Love started that works to address staffing shortages in the profession and change how Medicare reimburses health care systems to better reflect the work that nurses do. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.2024-02-2238 min
Between Business & Life PodcastToward Sustainability and other Tangible Goals Thea Junt, MBA’16, environmental sustainability consultant for Southwest Airlines, joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about the company’s Nonstop to Net Zero initiative. They discuss how the SWA is meeting its strategic goals toward reducing its environmental impact and achieving sustainability, not only in its use of aviation fuel but also in its community outreach. They also go over ways students can incorporate sustainability into their education, no matter their major, and how workers can contribute to their companies’ efforts. Junt also explains how she creates a meaningful work-life balance by taking home her pa...2024-01-3034 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastThe Business of Healthcare Podcast, Episode 114: Benjamin Fee on Hospital Pricing Transparency Benjamin Fee, a health law attorney with Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about hospital pricing transparency. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management. Links discussed in this episode: https://apl.utdallas.edu/2021/09/30/the-ongoing-saga-of-hospital-price-transparency/ https://turquoise.health/ 2024-01-2635 min
Between Business & Life PodcastQuiet Quitting In this episode of Between Business and Life, Samantha (Sam) Dwinell, chief people officer at Stream Realty Partners and member of the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Advisory Council, joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about quiet quitting: what it means and doesn’t mean — and how that differs among different generations of workers. They also discuss remote work vs. flexibility within the context of work-life balance — especially as it relates to young people at the beginning of their careers. Shatz is assistant dean for MBA Programs at the Jindal School.2023-12-1429 min
Between Business & Life PodcastA Deep Dive into Cryptocurrency In this episode of Between Business and Life, Matthew Rabinowitz, MBA’02, joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about cryptocurrency. Rabinowitz is a serial entrepreneur, husband, father of three boys and a self-described “recovering engineer” who splits his time between living in Spain and directing several U.S.-based companies. He has researched digital currency since 2013.2023-11-3042 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastCreating Pockets of Excellence in the Healthcare Industry Eric Bricker M.D., who appeared on episode 49 of The Business of healthcare Podcast, returns to discuss with host Dr. Bob Kaiser various topics, including realigning healthcare incentives, integrated health plans, the concept of a klugeocracy — an assortment of ill-suited patches and quick fixes — whether healthcare is a business, and the creation of pockets of excellence in the industry. Bricker is the chief medical officer of AHealthcareZ.com, which offers 400+ educational videos related to healthcare finance. Kaiser is director of the MS/MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Management for Professionals at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of...2023-11-2742 min
Between Business & Life PodcastFinding Work-Life Balance Given the State of the Economy Dr. Peter Lewin joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about the state of the economy and how best to seek a work-life balance given its current state. Lewin is a clinical professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Finance and Managerial Economics Academic Area.2023-10-3130 min
Between Business & Life PodcastBalancing a Cybersecurity Career with a Family Life In this episode, Sam Satyanathan, MBA’04, director of information security at Freddie Mac, joins host Lisa Shatz, for a discussion about how he balances a career as a cybersecurity professional with a family life and as an MBA mentor at The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management.2023-08-2927 min
Between Business & Life PodcastBlockchain in the Supply Chain with Chris Hanebeck In the inaugural episode of Between Business and Life, Truckl CEO Hanns-Christian (Chris) Hanebeck joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about how his company is advancing blockchain technology in the supply chain. They also discuss how Hanebeck manages to achieve a work-life balance while running a company.2023-06-1445 min
Between Business & Life PodcastJack Liu, MBA’19, on Transitioning from Engineering to Business In this episode, host Lisa Shatz and Jack Liu, MBA’19, a senior product manager at Sabre Corporation, discuss how he transitioned from a career as an engineer — Liu earned his MS in Telecommunications Engineering degree from UT Dallas in 2010 — to a full-time MBA student and how that experience equipped him to change his mindset from the how’s of engineering product development to the why’s of a strategic, client-focused product manager.2023-04-2724 min
Between Business & Life PodcastTasha Okulate. MBA’19, Discusses How She Achieved a Family-Work-School Life Balance While Pursuing an MBA In this episode, host Lisa Shatz and Tasha Okulate, MBA’19, sales strategy senior manager at PepsiCo, discuss how Okulate juggled family life with work and school while she and her husband both pursued MBA degrees at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.2023-03-2234 min
Between Business & Life PodcastDaniel Myers, MBA’15, On How Engineers Benefit from Obtaining an MBAIn this episode, host Lisa Shatz and Daniel Myers, MBA’15, global lead in developer relations with Snowflake, discuss how obtaining an MBA can benefit the career of an engineer, whether in a role as senior engineer or moving into management.2022-12-2225 min
Between Business & Life PodcastYet Another MBA G.O.A.T. Podcast, Episode 23: Mike Zamulinski, MBA’21, MS’21: How a Non-Traditional Background Can Benefit an MBA Student In the episode, host Lisa Shatz catches up with Mike Zamulinski, MBA’21, MS’21, a strategy consultant at Deloitte in its Finance Strategy & Transformation division. They discuss his non-traditional background and how it benefitted him in his career change once he earned two graduate degrees at UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.2022-10-2725 min
Between Business & Life PodcastMelike Aslan Coskun, MBA’21, MS’21, An International Student’s Guide to Succeeding in Grad School In this episode, Melike Aslan Coskun, MBA’21, MS’21, joins host Lisa Shatz for a discussion about how she transitioned from careers in the defense and trade industries in her home country of Turkey to a graduate student at The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, which helped launch her career as a global supply chain manager at Tesla.2022-08-2626 min
Between Business & Life PodcastSreenath (Sree) Janakiraman, MBA’19, Leveraged an Internship into a Full-time Position In this episode, Sreenath (Sree) Janakiraman, MBA’19, and host Lisa Shatz discuss how Janakiraman leveraged an internship he obtained at AT&T while a student in the MBA Cohort Program into a full-time position as a senior strategy consultant. Janakiraman then was promoted to associate director of strategy in less than two years.2022-06-2829 min
Between Business & Life PodcastCameron Prince, MBA’20 In this episode, host Lisa Shatz chats with Cameron Prince, MBA’20, a supply chain and operations leadership development program (LDP) Associate at Raytheon Technologies. Price discusses his military background and how that experience informed his decision to pursue a Full-Time MBA at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management.2022-04-2527 min
CFA DFW Charterholder ChatterEpisode 8: Let’s Talk About the G in ESGJoin us for a quick and fun discussion with Gregg Ballew, who tells us all about corporate governance, its relevancy to investment managers, best practices and not so best, and why we should pay more attention to the G in ESG. Gregg was in the banking and investment management business for 38 years prior to joining the University of Texas at Dallas in July 2020. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice in Accounting, Business Valuation, and Corporate Governance and is Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas...2022-03-2421 min
Between Business & Life PodcastValerie Ward, MBA’20 In this episode, host Lisa Shatz speaks with Valerie Ward, who graduated from the Naveen School of Management’s Full-Time MBA program in 2020 with a concentration in business analytics. They discuss how Ward successfully used the degree as a springboard to make a transition from being a stay-at-home mom to landing her current role as a lead experience manager at a major technology company.2022-02-2232 min
Innovation and the Digital EnterpriseBuilding Product-Focused Engineering Teams with Steve CaudillRand McNally’s Chief Technology Officer, Steve Caudill joins Pat and Shelli this week to talk about building and maintaining the culture of a startup inside a well-established brand with a 165-year history. They cover a range of topics including recruiting talent in a highly competitive market, creating tight feedback loops between customers and engineers, and structuring product development for the shortest path to revenue. (01:13) - Technical product development(03:17) - Recruiting product makers(05:46) - Seek out diverse perspectives (08:35) - Pair programming during interviews(10:19) - Addressing salary expectations(12:38) - Making products that have impact(17:18) - Challenging remote work trends(19:15) - Tak...2022-01-2038 min
Between Business & Life PodcastJordan Pedigo, MBA’16, MS’16 In this edition of the Yet Another MBA G.O.A.T. Podcast, host Lisa Shatz, assistant dean of MBA Programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, speaks with Jordan Pedigo, MBA’16, MS’16. At the time their conversation was recorded, Pedigo was vice president and senior division controller at BOK Financial. Soon afterward, he took a position at U Bank as executive vice president and chief financial officer. They discuss how he selected The University of Texas at Dallas over the other universities in the region that offer MBA programs. He also explains how the p...2021-12-1020 min
Between Business & Life PodcastTravis Kemp, MBA’18, MS’18 Travis Kemp, MBA’18, MS’18, joins host Lisa Shatz, assistant dean and director of MBA Programs ,to discuss the benefits and challenges of undertaking a double MS/MBA degree at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Kemp attributes his success at AT&T (he was promoted to director, supply chain strategy after the episode was recorded) to the organizational and time-management skills he necessarily learned while juggling full-time work and graduate study. Photo by Zahira Kemp.2021-10-0132 minBetween Business & Life PodcastBonnie Hurst, MBA’20 In this episode, host Lisa Shatz, assistant dean and director of the MBA Programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas, welcomes Bonnie Hurst, MBA'20, senior project leader at Methodist Health System in Dallas-Fort Worth. Hurst discusses her role at Methodist as a data analyst and how the UT Dallas MBA degree prepared her for the role. She also discusses how she overcame adversity while a student in the program as well as the most valuable skills she learned in it.2021-06-1726 min
The Business of Healthcare PodcastAn Introduction to Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics This episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast kicks off a series of discussions related to artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics. Host Dr. Bob Kaiser speaks with Dr. Ashwin Prakash, chief data scientist at Post Acute Analytics, a North Texas-based company that uses real-time data to monitor the progress of patients who have been released from acute-care facilities. They discuss the basics of AI, machine learning and data analytics and explain how these technologies can be used within a healthcare context to drive innovation, reduce costs and improve health outcomes. Prakash earned a Global Leadership...2021-04-2933 minBetween Business & Life PodcastTarun Tripathy, MBA’18 In the episode, Tarun Tripathy, MBA’18, a consultant at Deloitte, joins host Lisa Shatz, assistant dean of MBA Programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. They discuss what brought him to his decision to enroll in an MBA program, why he chose UT Dallas and the highlights and challenges he experienced as an international student and what he learned from them.2021-04-2329 minThe Business of Healthcare PodcastTechnology As Positive Healthcare Disruptor Dr. Esteban López, the market lead at Google Cloud's Healthcare and Life Sciences for the Americas division, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about how technology is disrupting the healthcare industry for the better. Lopez, a 2007 graduate of the Alliance for Physician Leadership Executive MBA program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas, also discussed how to solve healthcare disparities caused by systemic racism.2021-03-2531 minBetween Business & Life PodcastTristan Opie, MBA’19 In this episode, host Lisa Shatz, assistant dean of MBA programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, chats with Tristan Opie, MBA’19, an experienced consultant for the Healthcare and Life Sciences division of West Monroe Partners, a Chicago-based national consulting firm with offices throughout the U.S., including Dallas. Shatz and Opie discuss what life has been like in the year since he graduated from the Full-Time MBA program, during which he was in the consulting immersion program. Opie also explains why he selected UT Dallas from among other top MBA programs and recalls fond memories wh...2021-02-0132 minBetween Business & Life PodcastLisa Shatz, Jindal School’s Assistant Dean of MBA Programs In this episode, host Dr. Monica Powell and guest Lisa Shatz, an assistant dean at the Naveen Jindal School of Management and director of its MBA programs, chat about their shared history as colleagues and friends. Shatz will take over as host of the Yet Another MBA G.O.A.T. Podcast beginning with Episode 14.2020-12-1729 minBetween Business & Life PodcastJanelle Manuel, MBA’17, MS’17 In this episode, host Dr. Monica Powell welcomes Janelle Manuel, MBA’17, MS’17,to the podcast. Manuel, who recently transitioned to a new position, was senior manager of digital experience at Mohawk Industries at the time the episode was recorded. They discuss how Manuel getting both an MBA and a master’s degree in business analytics at the Naveen Jindal School of Management positioned her for success in the marketing field, which is becoming increasingly oriented on big data.2020-11-0932 minBetween Business & Life PodcastAndrew Cyders, MBA’11 Andrew Cyders, MBA’11, joins host Dr. Monica Powell for the 11th installment of the Yet Another MBA G.O.A.T. podcast. Cyders is director of special projects and chief of staff at The Everett Clinic in Everett, Wash. He and Powell discuss how the rigor of the MBA prepared him well for success in healthcare consulting and positioned him for the job he holds today. Andrew Cyders’ contact information: acyders@gmail.com2020-09-2930 minBetween Business & Life PodcastKevin Winslow, MBA’15 Kevin Winslow, MBA’15, joins Dr. Monica Powell to discuss how obtaining an MBA degree from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas gave him a new skill set that allowed him to reimagine his career. The degree allowed Winslow to go from a career in clinical research to one as director of operations at Los Angeles-based Radiology Partners.2020-08-0333 minBetween Business & Life PodcastNewsha Mirzaie, MBA’16 Newsha Mirzaie, MBA’16, a senior strategy and operations management consultant at Deloitte, joins Dr. Monica Powell for a chat about why she chose UT Dallas over other local universities to pursue her MBA degree. They also discuss how her education at the Naveen Jindal School of Management was a great return on her investment — not only in terms of recouping tuition costs but also for learning business, and life, lessons.2020-06-3029 min
Comets DiscussThe Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Gig Economy and Small BusinessesDanyelle speaks with Paul Nichols BA’95, MBA’98, executive director of the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UT Dallas and faculty member in the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
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UT Dallas COVID-19 information webpage
utdallas.edu/coronavirus
Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://innovation.utdallas.edu/
Naveen Jindal School of Management
https://jindal.utdallas.edu/
Community Impact-Richardson story, featuring Paul Nichols
https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/coro...2020-05-2919 minBetween Business & Life PodcastElijah Metcalf, MBA’11 Elijah Metcalf, MBA’11, joins host Dr. Monica Powell for a discussion about nontraditional paths to an MBA and a business career. Metcalf, a vice president of internal audit at NexBank, discusses why a theater background such as his did not put pursuit of an MBA out of the realm of possibility. He explains that he parlayed his communications skills and creativity into a role as a contributing member of his fulltime MBA cohort and then used those skills again in his rise up the corporate ladder.2020-05-2629 minBetween Business & Life PodcastLaura Albright, MBA’16 Laura Albright, MBA’16, is a management consulting lead analyst at RealFoundations, a professional services firm focused on the real estate industry. She joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The mother of two and former party-truck franchisee with 25 years of experience decided to reinvent herself mid-career. She discusses with Powell how a Jindal School MBA helped her do that.2020-04-2728 minBetween Business & Life PodcastRebecca Brooks, MBA’10 Rebecca Brooks, MBA’10, is a senior data analytics manager at McKesson. She joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The former sculptor who became a barista and then a truck driver discusses how her MBA degree helped her transition to a radically different career as a data analytics professional at one of the largest healthcare companies in the world.2020-03-3021 minBetween Business & Life PodcastJonathan Willson, MBA’12 Jonathan Willson, MBA’12, is a partner at ProvenCFO, a business he co-founded with his brother David, MS’11. Willson joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. They discuss how his MBA degree from the Jindal School challenged him to reinvent himself and add some foundational business skills to pursue serial entrepreneurship.2020-02-2622 minBetween Business & Life PodcastStephanie Rigg, MBA’16 Stephanie Rigg, MBA’16, is a procurement specialist at Texas Instruments. The mother of three joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, to discuss how her immersion in the Full-Time MBA program helped equip her for a safe transition from domestic engineer back into the workforce after a 15-year absence.2020-01-2728 minBetween Business & Life PodcastJohn Oyedele MBA’16 This episode features John Oyedele, MBA’16, senior manager, digital product management in Capital One’s Consumer Mobile division. Oyedele joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Among topics discussed are how he was able to earn his evening MBA — all while maintaining a full-time career and a family life with a wife and four kids — and how doing so gave him the confidence to make the transition from an electrical engineer to a well-rounded management professional.2019-12-2332 minBetween Business & Life PodcastAnuja More MBA’15 This episode features Anuja More, MBA’15, senior product manager for Juniper Networks’ Cloud Analytics and Operations division. Anuja joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, to discuss her time in the Jindal School’s Full-Time MBA program and how those experiences and connections prepared her to make an impact in her career as a product-management professional.2019-11-2527 minBetween Business & Life PodcastBen Wilson, UTD MBA’11 The inaugural episode of Yet Another MBA G.O.A.T. (the acronym stands for Greatest of All Time) podcast features Ben Wilson, MBA’11, vice president at Bulkley Capital, a boutique financial advisory and investment-banking firm. Ben joins host Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and dean of graduate programs at the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, for a discussion about how his degree helped him make his unique career transition. He went from an operations manager and education director at a philharmonic orchestra to a financial leader who helps company owners and management teams dev...2019-10-2823 minThe Business of Healthcare PodcastThe Role of Primary-Care Physicians in Transition to Value-Based Care Christopher Crow, an MD and executive MBA graduate of the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, joins Host Dr. Bob Kaiser for a discussion about the role that primary-care physicians can play in transitioning healthcare to value-based care. As co-founder and CEO of StratiFi Health and president of Catalyst Health Network, Crow has created a model for optimizing the patient-physician relationship to improve care and reduce costs.2019-03-2126 min