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TODAY'S DIALOGUE- November 14, 2002
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New Cars Include Black Boxes - NewsChannel2000
The recording includes a car's speed, if the brakes were used, if a foot was on the gas pedal, and even if a seat belt was buckled. It's the latest technology that can either help or hurt in an accident investigation.

• If God has a Black Box for each of us, what do you think it would record? Do you think we might be able to hack into it and modify some of the data? Explain. (Hint: God can when we ask for forgiveness)
  
  
• If you could have a recent part of your life as a "do-over" or a mulligan, what would it be and why?
  
  
• If your life was a book, what would be the biggest chapter? What would the funniest? What would be your favorite chapter?
  
  
• Use the Bible Study Tool below to look up scripture for "reward" in the New Testament and "forgiveness" in both Old and New Testament.
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

Muslims press criminal case against Falwell - World Net Daily
A leading Islamic group in Canada is preparing legal action under the country's hate-crimes laws against the broadcast of Rev. Jerry Falwell's assertion that "Muhammad is a terrorist."

Mixed feelings over San Pedro film event - DAILY BREEZE
While there was a previous theater booking for Dec. 7, according to theater manager Lee Sweet of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs, which manages the facility, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn concluded that the event would have been insensitive to the Japanese-American community.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Wednesday - November 13, 2002

Party planning Potter protest

Monday - October 21, 2002

Cosmetic Surgery

Tuesday - October 15, 2002

This Just In: Skunks Stink

Thursday - October 10, 2002

Apparently, money can buy happiness.

Wednesday - October 9, 2002

Florida man changes name to 'I am who I am'

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