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Derek Padula |
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Derek Padula: Hi. My name is Derek Padula. Derek is a Germanic name that means king of the people. Padula is an Italian name that refers to the people who lived in the pans, or swamp. So, my whole name implies that I am the king of the swamp dwellers.
Growing up as a child, I had many nicknames, including D-Rock, Draco, Drake, and D-Pans. Padula is also the name of a village in the province of Salerno, Italy near Italy's boot. It is home to a large cathedral and commune of Cartesian monks. Do a search on the internet for Padula and you'll find a lot of fascinating information.
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