Hermosa Beach, California. Photo by Christoph. Christoph EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING.

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Hermosa Beach, California. Photo by Christoph. Christoph EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING

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