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A Guide to Metadata – The NSA scandal has often involved the word “metadata.” This article at the Guardian shows you what kind of information can be stored every time you send an email, snap a photo, and so on.

A Story Already Told – “I listened to that friend describe utter heartbreak and, in her wounded cry, heard the faint and hollow echo of words already spoken. Every story, every life, nothing more than a repeat of the one told before it, a prelude to the one told after.”

Dangers of Online Christianity – Chris Crane is no Luddite, but still sees certain dangers and temptations in online living. He offers counsel in this article.

Wives Tales – Here are some old wives tales about cooking the perfect steak.

Supercell Timelapse – “It took four years but I finally got it. A rotating supercell. And not just a rotating supercell, but one with insane structure and amazing movement.” It’s a thing of beauty.

The Astounding Faith of Aregash – This is amazing. Watch it!

When we take least notice of our good deeds ourselves, God takes most notice of them.

—Matthew Henry

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    A La Carte (March 18)

    An ancient answer to a present problem / Here we are now (entertain us) / Marriage really matters / The other book that shaped America / Automatically anticipating God’s help / The population bomb / Book and Kindle deals.

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    A La Carte (March 17)

    A La Carte: A public servant faces a public death / John Piper on standing with Israel / Small investments with big returns for parents / How hatred ate me alive / Poverty doesn’t always look like you think / and more.

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    A La Carte (March 16)

    A La Carte: Carl Trueman on James Talarico / In honor of John M. Perkins / The Chosen / Sincerity, sarcasm, and the memeification of life / The bad news we still need / Venting vs complaining / Kindle deals / and more.