Guest Thinkers — February 28, 2011

Thanks, Scott

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

I’ve enjoyed the week. I’ll continue to watch for comments and respond to them for a week or so. And I’m sure I’ll be back regularly to the blog.

My best wishes to your readers…

Greg Cruey, Guest Blogger

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