The last ever print Newsweek cover, via @newsweek, which notes that it has a hashtag on it. @newsweek Article source: SAI http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon_alley_insider/~3/1ZpULuFD-fk/newsweeks-last-ever-print-edition-cover-2012-12
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