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Friday, July 25, 2008

Currently: publishing summer-style
Today’s Feature: “The 11:11 to Penn Station, or Exodus” by Emily Meg Weinstein
Digest: “Mp3 Digest” by Mike Smith
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Jason Feifer

Jason Feifer is a reporter in Massachusetts, and has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Salon. His blog, HappyScrappy, is not worth your time.

The Word You Dare Not Spell

Whatever Kaavya Viswanathan’s legacy, she has inspired us to take pleasure in others’ misfortune. And as there happens to be a word that means just that—schadenfreude—many writers have been more than happy to remind us of it. JASON FEIFER investigates. (Op-Ed | May 8, 2006)

Early Broadcasting

What happens when a ten-year-old enters the ranks of ham-radio enthusiasts and Dirty Old Men? Jason Feifer remembers his friends, his call letters, and his place in broadcast history. No ham or ham-product punnery included. (Personalities | October 20, 2003)

The Stitch Service

Big scoops don’t often happen to little towns, so when a delegation arrives from Ukrania, you can bet it’s front-page news. Reporter Jason Feifer on the struggle for headlines. (Personalities | August 28, 2003)


TODAY’S FEATURE

The 11:11 to Penn Station, or Exodus

The Long Island Railroad is New York’s lifeline in the summer—a fleet of rescue vehicles destined for the beach. For some, though, it’s also a means to find freedom. EMILY MEG WEINSTEIN reports from every station down the line.

THE FROGS ARRIVED

If on a summer’s vacation…

Tales of holidays gone horribly awry from the TMN writers.

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DIGEST

Mp3 Digest

July 23 | Poni Hoax; the Hold Steady; Dr. Dog; Julie Doiron; Broken Social Scene…

» Book Digest, July 21
» Mp3 Digest, July 9