Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Gerald S — 12 Feb 2009

Smart, great, not least because even morons can understand it's meta-ness.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Gerald S on 12 Feb 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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