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A La Carte (2/19)

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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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