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Boring Was Better
Once simple, CDs are sold with Barnum-esque come-ons and sleights of hand
February
1
1989
DONALD R. KATZ
Boring Was Better
DONALD R. KATZ
February
1
1989
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Smart Money
Boring Was Better
Once simple, CDs are sold with Barnum-esque come-ons and sleights of hand
February
1
1989
DONALD R. KATZ
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