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Thursday December 28, 2006

Conference: If you’re interested in going on the Alpha & Omega conference / cruise next year, act now to get the good rates. All you need is a refundable $50 deposit. James White has more. I’m planning on being part of this one!

Books: Solid Ground Books is having an inventory reduction sale and there are some great deals to be had.

Technology: Google has released a list of the most popular search terms in 2006. This doesn’t make our society look too good!

Weird: Some guy in a Nebraska jail caused a stink that led to a brawl. Read more here.


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