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So, in the hopes of stopping or at least cutting down on this practice, from this point forward, News Askew will not (by default) link your e-mail address in the scooped-by line of each story. If you would LIKE your e-mail to be used, please specify this in your scoop mail. Also, if you’d instead like a link to your website with your name, include the URL in your signature line.

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• We’re proud to present our traditional trip wrap-up, as we summarize our Vulgarthon 3 experience. Some of you might be thankful that we kept it rather brief this time, as the trip itself was short, due to some really nasty weather. Here’s hoping the next one won’t be in the winter! We’ve got our own exclusive photos (the few that weren’t blurry, the light in the theater ain’t too good) and will continue to add YOUR stories and photos as well, making this a huge collection of Vulgarthon 3 experiences, all in one place. Check it all out HERE, and if you’ve got a contribution, send it on.

• The 4th Rail HIGHLY RECOMMENDS Blutmman and Chronic giving it a 9 out of 10! Everyone digs this book.
• We neglected to mention through all the excitement that Kevin’s other tribute work is also out in the newly released “Moment of Silence” comic this week, which also benefits victims of September 11th. The book features a story by Kevin and stories and artwork by many other top notch artists and writers. You can find this one on stands NOW.
• The issue of Previews (the comics ordering catalog) that came out last week has PANEL ONE: COMIC BOOK SCRIPTS BY TOP WRITERS on page 218. This includes the script for the “Walt Flannagan’s Dog” story from Oni Double Feature 1. More information can be found at the About Comics website.
• And finally, yet another Florida J&SBSB screening! The University of Florida is screening the flick next week. Details right HERE.