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Stephen Covey, "7 Habits" author, dies at 79
Jul 16th, 2012
Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," has died in Idaho three months after a serious bicycle accident in Utah. (Source: Associated Press) -
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