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- My four decade publishing career has been a continuous post-graduate education. This blog is intended as an on going first hand account, eclectic and opinionated in nature, on a wide range of interests, from business and politics to music, literature and theater, with some family history along the way. The contents of this blog are protected by copyright. You agree that you will not modify, copy, reproduce, sell, or distribute any content in any manner or medium without permission.
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