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+--- 
+# ==============================================================================
+# This file serves as an example so you can add your own information to the list
+# of people who participated to the Takeaway 2019 HakctoberFest Event!
+#
+# If you are not sure if your YAML is correct, check it here: http://www.yamllint.com/
+
+# ==============================================================================
+# The following three fields (name, github, level) are required, everything else
+# is optional.
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# How do you want people to address you? (does not have to be your _real_ name)
+name: Arend Estes
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# What are you called on Github? (So we can check this is your Merge Request)
+github: arendestes
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# What level of open-source contribution skillz do you have?
+# beginner / intermediate / advanced
+level: beginner
+
+# ==============================================================================
+# The fields below are all optional. Do you want to share more about yourself?
+
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# What projects do you plan on contributing to? (Or have you already contributed to?)
+repos:
+ - takeaway/hacktoberfest
+ - "?"
+ - "?"
+ - "?"
+ - "?"
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Where else can you be found? The key names can be whatever you like.
+# You can use letter and numbers, underscores can be used as spaces.
+social:
+  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arendestes
+  Website: www.arendestes.com
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+/* PROJECT */
+
+	Site Name:   hacktoberfest takeaway.com
+	Site URL:    https://takeaway.technology/hacktoberfest/
+	Created:     2019/10
+     
+
+
+/* TEAM */
+
+    Names
+    Arend Estes
+
+
+
+/* THANKS */
+
+	To everyone who contributes!
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