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+dataRetrieval 1.2.1
+===========
+
+* Improved documentation, especially example functions.
+
+* TODO: Improve user guide/vignette.
+
+* TODO: Add Storet data retrievals
+
+EGRET 1.0.5
+===========
+
+* Fixed several bugs
+
+EGRET 1.0.0
+===========
+
+* Initial release.
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