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April 17, 2002

What you need to know about donuts

By RANDY TUMINELLO
The Client Coach

They haven’t taken over the Northwest yet like they have in other parts of the country, but hold on—they’re coming! Anyone who’s flown back east, or to Phoenix, Denver or Los Angeles — just to name a few hot spots — has been struck by a strange new phenomenon that is sweeping across corporate America. Scores of what appear to be well-dressed professionals are lined up in unprecedented numbers. Here’s how it can happen to you.

Looking down from say, your 13th floor hotel room, your eye will follow an immense line of humanity. Your imagination will begin to wonder, “What could have entranced such an august crowd?” Undaunted and curious, your eyes will trace the line all the way to the source. Involuntarily, you will mutter to yourself, “A donut place? Those are intelligent people down there!”


 
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