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BooksBeat Exposed! What's up with the printed word	A "60 Minutes" investigation alleges inspirational bestseller "Three Cups of Tea" is filled with inaccuracies and that co-author Greg Mortenson's charitable organization is a fraud.
Writing Right Tips for Becoming a Better Writer	Eighty-book author D. J. Herda offers tips on writing in a series designed to help you write better. Any questions? Any at all? You, there. In the back row!
SCRIBE! Basic Archives Past issues at your fingertips	Check out our "BooksBeat Exposed" and "Writing Right" features from months gone by, including all the copy that's fit to print--or from the past year, at any rate!
Society Lounge What We Have To Say on the Subject	Have you ever wanted to just settle back and "rap"? To let go and talk about whatever it is that's concerning you? Well, here's your chance.
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