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	Desk jockeys?

Maureen Farrell

9-17-2008 3:46 PM

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Maureen Farrell says:

Exercising probably makes most people productive and clearly many people have trouble fitting in exercise between work and family obligations. Not sure if running and typing is the best answer though!

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