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Thursday November 16, 2006

Books: My Thirsty friend describes something I know all too well: the look his wife gives him when he orders yet more books.

Christmas: Jason Furtak writes that “Merry Christmas” is back at WalMart and other major retailers this year, replacing “Happy Holidays.”

Theology: And finally, Alex Chediak points to a neuroscientific study on speaking in tongues.

Interview: Laura Spencer who writes for Associated Content has posted an interview with yours truly.


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