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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  All That Jazz

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I’ve discovered jazz rather late in life, but it has become a constant and lovely presence that adds texture and depth to everyday existence.  Not surprisingly, I’ve found a business lesson not just in the sound, but in the act of education and discovery.

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