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Comment friend and author Derek Melleby has, as part of a major initiative with the CPYU, launched a new website (www.howtomakecollegecount.com), released a new promotional video, and even announced his forthcoming book, Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning (Baker Books, 2011). We doubt there are many resources out there that better dovetail with Comment than these; check them out.

And speaking of CCO-connected friends, check out what Larry Bourgeois is doing: 1801 Mills in Cincinnati is a 10,000-book coffee shop, study centre, barista training hub, headquarters for more espresso machines than you’ve ever seen in one place, and a thoroughly excellent third place. Request a tour if you’re anywhere nearby: 1801mills.org.