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12.02.2014

Seven, eight, nine… What a waste

How many wastes are there? Ah well, good question.

The eighth is commonly defined as human capital or not involving people. Fair enough, I get that but should it be classified as a waste in this sense?

Other candidates are: unsafe acts, wasted opportunities and my >>

Posted on 12 February, 2014 By Mark Radley

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