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One proposed alternative to expensive projector rental fees for the Society of Biblical Literature conference in Atlanta \u00a0is to distribute handouts instead.<\/p>\n

Michael Bird explains why that isn\u2019t a good idea<\/a>, and offers a number of other humorous thoughts and tidbits of advice related to the upcoming conference.<\/p>\n

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One proposed alternative to expensive projector rental fees for the Society of Biblical Literature conference in Atlanta \u00a0is to distribute handouts instead. 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