David,

ARA dropped the "published" requirement awhile back.

Now you must write a paper AND if they feel it is good enough, they will refer it over to the magazine editor............ I just talked to Daniel Weinstock about this very subject in Las Vegas as I am getting close to finalizing the CRM as well. I am not a journalist or even a hack writer, so I was concerned about the PAPER. Turns out I can select any relevant subject and fire away.

:P