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The University of Wisconsin issued a news release Wednesday evening which began:"The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus Council 6568 have reached an agreement that will allow the formation of a broadly inclusive Registered Student Organization (RSO) in time for the fall 2006 semester."MC learned the Knights of Columbus said otherwise. The CAPITAL TIMES story followed with more details. The Associated Press filed this story on Wednesday, and this one on Thursday. The University of Wisconsin’s updated statement is here. National media are picking up the story: Inside Higher EducationStay tuned for more updates.

Much is being made of the unusual combination of numbers in today’s date. Perhaps too much. News stories report that women nearing the end of their pregnancies are taking steps to make sure their children will not have a 6/6/6 birth date. Certain books and movies are seizing this day as the perfect release date. All because the Bible identifies 666 as the mark of the beast.