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1 minute
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ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity
24 hours
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ID used to identify users
2 years
_gali
Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked
30 seconds
_ga
ID used to identify users
2 years
__utmx
Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.
18 months
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2 years after last activity
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6 months after last activity
__utmc
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End of session (browser)
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30 minutes after last activity
__utmt
Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests
10 minutes
__utma
ID used to identify users and sessions
2 years after last activity
_gac_
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90 days
Enjoy the time off. Might have a couple more reviews for you very soon.
Everyone needs time to take a deep breath so I’m glad to know you’re taking some time for you!
Lesa it seems you have made the transition to retirement life perfectly. So glad you are taking a few days off to relax and enjoy your new life with family and friends in Ohio. Thanks for checking in…you know how we worry🙂
Enjoy your time off.
Enjoy! You deserve a break.
Enjoy your time off, Lesa!
Thank you, everyone!
And, you’re right. It took me a little time to get into a new routine, but I’m loving retirement. Even so, it does take some adjustment.
I’ll be around. I just need some reading time. Thank you!
Enjoy your time off
Enjoy!
Take time to transition! We are packing to move and have so many last minute things to take care of. Will resume posting when I have internet again!
Take all the time you need.
I’m hoping to clear the decks on a lot of literary obligations before the new year and get a solid few chapters for Book 2 in my historical suspense.
Joan Ramirez
historical author