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A La Carte (06/07)

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Wednesday June 7, 2006

Humor: Sam Storms has some fun when thinking about the fact that yesterday was 06/06/06.

Conference: Bob Kauflin has announced the WorshipGod06 blog. Yours truly will be liveblogging this conference which takes place in August.

Terrorism: Ian Clary answers the question of “Why Muslims Must Hate Us.” “I have to admit, hearing about the recent terrorist findings here in Toronto last week has shaken me up a little. It is quite discomforting to know that ‘homegrown’ terrorists live in Toronto and had three times the amount of explosives found on the Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.”

Science: “New Scientist” explains why we tend to need a siesta after dinner or another big meal.


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