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******* PROMISED LAND?: Roman Polanski isn't alone. The film director who sued Vanity Fair for libel in London last year — and won — seems to be part of a growing trend. Celebrities are increasingly filing their libel suits in the U.K., where it's easier to win, according to a recent report by London legal publishers Sweet & Maxwell. "Our libel laws are much more favorable to claimants," said Gideon Benaim, partner at media law specialist Schillings in London. "In the U.K., you do not have to prove malice, as you do in America. The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, whereas here the right is more evenly balanced with the individual's right to their reputation." Kate Hudson and Britney Spears have won libel actions against the U.K. Enquirer, the British edition of America's National Enquirer. Although the circulation of the tabloid's British edition is far smaller than that of its U.S. sister, Hudson still chose to file suit. Hudson's suit was over a headline that read: "Goldie Tells Kate: Eat Something," which implied Hudson had an eating disorder. Spears' suit was over the paper's allegations that her marriage to Kevin Federline was over. MORE ONLINE
2. FishBowlNY Following the abrupt exit of editor-in-chief Russ Rymer, Mother Jones has named a pair of editors to take on the post: senior editor Monika Bauerlein and deputy editor Clara Jeffery. Bauerlien's statement: "There's never been a more critical time for the kind of journalism that Mother Jones practices. Our focus on reporting and fact-checking rather than opinion-slinging can serve as an antidote to deception." MORE ONLINE
3. Wall Street Journal BEIJING -- A Chinese magazine featuring content from Time Warner Inc.'s Sports Illustrated will start hitting newsstands today, as China's interest in sports intensifies. But in China's uncertain regulatory environment for foreign publications, and amid its preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the magazine could be headed for either a foul or a slam dunk. Technically, all Chinese periodicals are published by the government, which is wary of both foreign content and competition from foreign media businesses. Last fall, China's General Administration of Press and Publication, or GAPP, placed a moratorium on new magazines in fields other than science and technology that are published in China under "copyright cooperation" deals between foreign-owned publishers and the government. MORE ONLINE 4. New York Observer On Aug. 11, Greg Lindsay, a freelance writer and editor, opened an envelope from the attorneys representing Absolute Publishing USA Inc., and was pleasantly surprised to find a check for $954.70. Absolute, a luxury magazine aimed at Manhattan’s elite, had been shuttered by the company this past February, and Mr. Lindsay was one of many contributors who had not been paid for his work. “I literally went to the bank and cashed it immediately,” said Mr. Lindsay, who had written an unpublished piece on fractional yacht ownership, “before they changed their minds.” MORE ONLINE
5. Min.Online There is a wonderful esprit de corps at just-opened 300 West 57th--the skyscraper uniquely "carved inside" Hearst Corp.'s 77-year-old New York landmark--with such amenities as a gym and an atrium/cafeteria that is the size of several football fields. Not yet sharing it are corporate ceo (since June 2002) Vic Ganzi, Hearst Magazines president (since November 1995) Cathie Black, HM senior vp/chief marketing officer (since October 1997) Michael Clinton, and other top brass because the executives' 43rd floor will not be ready for occupancy until next week. We're entering "bottom's up"! is the company line, which is certainly not how Donald Trump would do it, but in a culture that the late William Randolph Hearst would find hard to recognize, the "suits" are last. For now, they remain temporarily headquartered (since 2003) in offices at 1345 Avenue of the Americas. MORE ONLINE
6. Yahoo! The story of how the crass comics magazine Cracked was brought back to life begins, of all places, at a white-shoe law firm in New York. A pudgy young lawyer named Monty Sarhan had been giving life to the dreams of Internet entrepreneurs by helping them with finance deals when he caught the entrepreneurial bug himself. He decided to leave the legal profession and "go for the brass ring" by acquiring a media company. He found that brass ring in the form of Cracked, the juvenile comics rag known for its bathroom humor that had always played second fiddle to Mad Magazine as the top time waster in the nation's study halls. Even he wasn't convinced it was a good idea at first when a friend suggested he consider buying Cracked. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that Unique Homes, a respected international magazine targeting high-end readers, seeks extremely organized college grad with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, to join its Princeton, NJ, office as editorial/advertising coordinator. Must be a team player, and have excellent interpersonal skills for contact. Mac literacy and clips/writing experience required; some publishing experience preferred. Salary $24K. Send resume and cover letter to KCR at krussell@uniquehomes.com or fax to 609/688-0201. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Shecky's is also looking for talented LA and San Francisco beauty reviewers. To apply, please submit a short, detailed but witty mock review of your favorite spa, salon, or fitness place (NO ATTACHMENTS) via e-mail to bri@sheckys.com. Please put "SF Beauty Writer" or "LA Beauty Writer" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ... that COED Media Group, in Hoboken, NJ is seeking freelance graphic designers of any background or abilities. They continually have ongoing projects from logo design, web site design, to printed flyers or magazine design. Send your resume/ work samples to jeff@coedmagazine.com Internships ... that the Fashion department of INTERVIEW magazine is looking for bright and motivated students with a desire to explore the fashion editorial world. Interns work together with the Fashion Director, Fashion Market Director and the Fashion Assistant to help organize and put together the celebrity shoots, fashion, and beauty stories each month. Duties will include: maintaining the fashion closet, keeping careful track of incoming and outgoing samples, helping to send out the Editor-in-Chief’s issues every month, attending and assisting on editorial photo shoots, and overall administrative duties. The internship is unique in that it allows the participants to get a general feel of an editorial office atmosphere while also letting the intern gain hands on photo shoot experience. All applicants should be well versed in pop culture, and have a substantial interest in the Fashion industry. Please note that this is an unpaid internship, but students will be able to receive credits. The program begins in the beginning of September and will end in the middle to the end of December. If interested please email Emily Finkbinder at efinkbinder@brantpub.com. We look forward to hearing from you! ... that Trump magazine is looking for a fall editorial intern to work at least 3 days per week from early September through late November/early December. Duties include photo and article research, fact-checking, some writing, and assisting the senior editorial staff with whatever is needed (read: scheduling meetings, filing, mailings, etc). In return, there will be a stipend to cover transportation and lunch, and we can likely work out school credit if you need it. We are looking for someone to start Sept 5, if not sooner. To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter in the body of the email demonstrating your expertise to: Managing Editor Kristen Ball at kball@ppgmedia.com. NO attachments, no phone calls, and serious applicants only, please. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Concierge Preferred, St. Louis’s #1 Guide for Active Visitors, has an opening for an editorial intern for the fall semester. Concierge Preferred is a visitor’s guide to the city of St. Louis, and is based on the expertise of St. Louis’s top concierges and professional guest service specialists. It packs their combined years of tourism industry experience into a useful, pocket-sized publication filled with top-notch recommendations on restaurants, shops, and attractions. This position offers flexible hours and the ability to work from home. The intern’s work will be published, and the intern’s name will appear on the masthead. This position is unpaid, although there is a possibility of one paid assignment. Duties include: writing about attractions, restaurants, and shops in St. Louis; writing website pages; fact checking; assisting editor with proofreading. Required: Superior writing and verbal communication skills; Reside in the St. Louis area; Ability to write and email Word documents; Accurate proofreading ability; Internet access. Please send a resume and cover letter to Beth Custer, Editor, at bcuster@conciergeprefered.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Glamour Magazine is looking for a photo intern. Duration: Fall, September-December (exact dates, flexible). Hours: At least two full days a week. Compensation: School Credit. How To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter, with availability to: Lindsay_Chandler-Alexander@condenast.com with Subject: FALL INTERNSHIP. Deadline: ASAP, interviewing now!! Looking for someone with a passion for photography, and a desire to learn the intricacies of photography within the fast paced world of publishing. Educational background in Photography preferred, but anyone with a visual arts background will be considered. Will work closely within the photo dept, helping with a variety of daily and long-term projects, gaining experience in all areas of the magazine photo editing process. No experience necessary, but an eager and friendly attitude a must!!! Looking forward to hearing from you all. Thank you for your interest! ... that Shelter Interiors, a design and luxury lifestyle magazine (shelterinteriors.us), is seeking a part-time fall intern. The position requires a commitment of about 15-20 hours per week, working remotely as the company is headquartered in Chicago with the EIC and ME based in NY. While the internship is unpaid, it's a great opportunity to get some stellar clips, writing our FOB book reviews and other short pieces. There will also be some BOB editing opportunities as well as photo/project research, fact checking and calling in projects from designers. This is a great opportunity for writing, editing and getting your feet wet with the basics. The schedule is flexible (save for some mandatory edit planning meetings in NYC once a month) and the staff is terrific. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to: anna@shelterinteriors.us ... that Front Desk New York, a luxury lifestyle visitor guide, is seeking a Manhattan-savvy editorial intern to begin September 1. While the internship is unpaid, it offers invaluable experience with opportunities for writing segments. The hours are flexible, but we require a commitment to your schedule. Please email resume and cover letter to adugger@modernluxury.com. ... that Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications is currently looking for a Photo intern for the fall 2006 semester. The intern will assist our Photo Editor with organizing film, returning film to photographers, handling digital files, attending and arranging photo shoots, light administrative duties and some photographic research. Candidates with an interest in Art and Photography are preferred, and potential interns should have good phone and organization skills. MAC proficiency is helpful, but not required. Woman’s Day Specials publish 30+ specialty titles a year in the shelter, decorating, craft, food, holiday & gardening categories. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Matthew Levinson at mlevinson@hfmus.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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