Powerpoint and the Empire


	Powerpoint and the Empire

Communicator

10-27-2008 5:50 PM

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Garr Reynolds on the differing styles of presenting in the galaxy. Which side of the force is pulling you?

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11-23-2008 5:19 PM

balthazarus

cool clip.

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