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"Day in the Work Life": Pool Player

On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we look at the all angles with a pool player.

Jennifer Barretta lines up a shot at her regular haunt: Amsterdam Billiards in New York City. She's the 12th-ranked female pool player in the world. She's been pro for 7 years. (Photo: Ada Lee Halofsky)

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