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Tuesday February 19, 2008

Mystery of an Ancient Computer
“A 2,000-year-old mechanical computer salvaged from a Roman shipwreck has astounded scientists who have finally unravelled the secrets of how the sophisticated device works.” (HT:JS)


NCCT Audio
ReformationUnderway has the audio from the recent conference in Nashville. Talks were given by D.A. Carson, Steve Lawson, and yours truly.


Banner of Truth Ministers’ Conference
Registration is now open for the Banner of Truth Ministers’ Conference. Speakers include Iain Murray, Richard Phillips and others.


The Dumbing of America
Here is an interesting article from Sunday’s edition of the Washington Post.


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    10 General Market Books I Have Enjoyed Recently

    While I am committed to reading and reviewing Christian books, I also enjoy reading a steady diet of books published for the general market. Though my interests lean toward history, I do enjoy other topics as well. Here are a few of the titles I’ve enjoyed over the past couple of months.

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  • A La Carte Monday

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  • Works and Wonders

    Works & Wonders (May 31)

    Works & Wonders—Interesting and uplifting pieces on: Not something but someone, fence digging, weird bird sounds, as __ as __, you can tell the world, TypeLit, and so on.

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    Weekend A La Carte (May 30)

    Think pieces and long-form articles on: Fifteen questions / The unretirement / Nihilism with a business model / 10 Guideposts for young men / The great stork derby / Labor and legacy / The typo vibe shift / Gen Z and belonging to the church / and more.