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Archives Edition Sent  Thursday, September 22nd 2011, 12:40pm
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The Best of Journalism 2010 Sent  Tuesday, May 3rd 2011, 11:35pm
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More Breaking News: David Foster Wallace And Creative Nonfiction Sent  Wednesday, November 24th 2010, 12:17am
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Magazine Club #2: The Assignment Sent  Sunday, November 21st 2010, 7:12am
Excellent Stuff To Read -- Week 1 Sent  Wednesday, November 17th 2010, 4:22am
Magazine Club #1: The Discussion Sent  Monday, November 15th 2010, 1:27pm
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The 2010 Awards, & A New Subscription Sent  Thursday, November 11th 2010, 3:51pm
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