Being a good carpenter (56% growth, Jesus is still with us) or, for that matter, a good medical secretary (41% growth), takes smarts (actual smarts, not just book smarts), hard work, and dedication.

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Mr. Moosbrugger had the good fortune to have a long-standing relationship with Hermann Kaufmann, a carpenter's son from a nearby village who grew up to become a well-known pioneer of sustainable architecture.

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Yes, Carpenter made "Halloween" 20 years ago, and, yes, it's pretty good as far as that kind of thing goes.

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