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Austin’s Only Progressive Radio Station A program to promote Diversity in the Alternative Press Learn to write for the alternative press Paid summer internship in Chicago Apply now for 2006 The Academy for Alternative Journalism, established by papers like this one to promote diversity in the alternative press, seeks talented journalprogram at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. talented candidates from diverse backgrounds and train them in magazine-style feature writing. Ten participants will be chosen and paid $3,000 plus housing and travel allowances. For information and an application visit www.altjournalism.org . You may also email us at [email protected] . Applications must be postmarked by February 10, 2006. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Academy for Alternative Journalism Sponsored by AAN, the Association of Alternative News weeklies aan.org DOG DAYS ANA MARIE COX WONKETTE DOES AUSTIN TEXAS MONTHLY AUTHOR SERIES WITH ANA MARIE COX DOG DAYS Penguin Monday 16 January 7 pm Meet Ana Marie Cox, aka political blogger Wonkette, at BookPeople. We’ll be celebrating the release of her first novel, Dog Days—a wry and sexy story of the young movers and shakers of D.C.. Texas Monthly’s Mike Shea will host a discussion of Cox’s adventures in Washington and beyond, and you will get a chance to participate in this lively question and answer session. Then get your own copy of Dog Days signed by everyone’s favorite internet celebrity. This BookPeople and Texas Monthly exclusive is not to be missed by any political junkie curious about the private life of a D.C. insider. Books Gifts Coffee 9 am 11 pm everyday 603 N. Lamar 472-5050 shop online at: www.bookpeople.com Book People A Community Bound By Books. Publishers Weekly BOOKSELLER OF THE YEAR 2005 “Best bookstore in the country” JANUARY 13, 2006 THE TEXAS OBSERVER 33
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