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Ed likes Stevie Nicks.
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Attention, NYC Art/Photo Eds!
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Ed's hosting a SpecialEd Happy Hour just for you visual types on Tuesday, November 14, from 7-9pm at Art Bar (52 8th Ave between Horatio Street and Jane Street). Questions? Email events@ed2010.com.

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Ed in ATL
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Give thanks with Ed in Atlanta and Stephanie Davis, editor of Skirt magazine, on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Join us at La Madeleine's in Buckhead for French food and the story behind this successful launch.

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News
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1. NY Post
SEVENTEEN EDITOR QUITS TO START OWN PROJECTS
By Keith J. Kelly
11/07/06
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11072006/business/seventeen_editor_quits_to_start_own_projects_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Atoosa Rubenstein, the high-profile editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine, is leaving the top-selling teen title to launch her own teen-centered Web business, write a book and start a consulting firm specializing in the youth market.

Rubenstein said the decision to step down and walk away from a pay package believed to be in the mid- to high six-figure range was hers alone.

"I'm a risk taker," she said. "I don't play the game in a safe way. I've never been driven by power or money. I've always had a very strong relationship with our audience, and I hope to develop that in a more immediate and visceral way."

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Gawker can EXCLUSIVELY report that, as of this morning, Atoosa Rubenstein's myspace page still lists her as the EIC of Seventeen, making no mention of the fact that she's leaving the book. The Post EXCLUSIVELY reports that the 'Toos plans "to launch her own teen-centered Web business, write a book and start a consulting firm specializing in the youth market," while Jossip EXCLUSIVELY reveals that "Atoosa's contract expired in August... and she's been a free agent ever since. And that hasn't sat well with Cathie Black, whose Hearst house has been left in disarray ever since the 'Toos announced her impending exit."

If Atoosa is indeed planning to start her own teen TMZ, do these questions that she recently asked her girl gang represent some kind of market research? 1- What websites do you like the best? Why? 2- Do you prefer My Space or Facebook? Why? 3- How do you feel when you get advertisements texted to your cell phones? 4- Which ad campaigns are your favorites and why? How about the WORST? Why? 5- When do you notice advertisements the most? When watching TV, online, reading a magazine, etc.? 6- What is your favorite form of entertainment? TV shows, websites, magazines, radio? (don't worry - i won't get offended!)

7- How do you feel about ads before movies? How about ads before videos (like did you see the MTV VMA website??)? 8- Do you do other things while you're doing homework? Like watch TV or IM? 9-What's the best invention that's come into your life lately? 10-I'm speaking to a group of entertainment executives (tv, radio, wireless, all of it) - is there anything you want them to know so they can create better products for you?? Think of me as your mouthpiece! And don't be too tired from all my questions to answer this one - it's important because these people WILL listen to us/you! :)

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THE CRITICS ARE IN: When Joanna Coles ascended to the editorship of Marie Claire, she promised a smarter, sharper magazine that would reach out to the new woman. A season into her position, though, several other top editors have questioned the direction Coles is taking with the magazine. One example is the black-and-white close-up of Sarah Michelle Gellar on this month's cover, which sources said sold less than half of what is customary in its first nine days on the newsstand. Readers may agree: If correct, those figures continue a downward trend that sources said began several months ago and is particularly troublesome for a title that draws about half its circulation from the newsstand.

STILL, LIKE, A VIRGIN: Jane's anointed virgin turns 30 today. Last summer, Sarah diMuro, 29, approached the magazine about helping her lose her virginity by her November birthday, and while the accompanying blog chronicling the dates whom Jane set her up with has generated healthy buzz and roughly doubled traffic on the magazine's Web site, it's all been arguably…anticlimactic. That is to say, about 25 Jane-funded, reader-voted-upon dates and several states later, diMuro still hasn't found The One.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Here's another reason why reality television romances end up costing the lovebirds more than their privacy: On Friday, a California court handed Us Weekly a victory in a $20 million defamation suit filed by Britney Spears in December over a story claiming Spears and husband Kevin Federline made a sex tape and feared it would be leaked to the public. In siding with the Wenner weekly, Lisa Hart Cole, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, said the story that a married couple has consensual sex on tape was arguably not defamatory, especially since the couple in question filmed their own tragic reality show, "Chaotic," based on their romance, which aired on UPN last year. "The plaintiff has publicly portrayed herself in a sexual way in her performances, in published photographs and in a reality show, ‘Chaotic,'" read the decision. "The purpose of the reality show was to film plaintiff in unscripted, intimate moments during a tour, and achieved its purpose by televising plaintiff filming Federline naked in the shower, plaintiff interviewing Federline during a nighttime bus ride while plaintiff was naked, and otherwise catching plaintiff talking uninhibitedly about her sex life….Given contemporary standards of defamation, which evolve over time, the court cannot find that the statements made in the Us Weekly article about this plaintiff are defamatory…." Spears will cover Us Weekly's legal fees as part of the decision.

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4. Radar
Ab King Gets Gut Punched in VF
By Jeff Bercovici
11/06/06
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2006/11/vanity-fair-hates-on-mens-healther.php

He's a regular on Page Six and he practically lives on the Today Show, but now Men's Health editor Dave Zinczenko has reached a new level of quasi-fame: His very own drive-by in this month's Vanity Fair. The just-out December issue's "Coaster Correspondence" features Zinczenko helping fictional VF contributor Ed Coaster recover from a stroke by weaning him off bourbon, putting him on a regimen of ab crunches and lat pulldowns, and administering a "marjoram enema."

While it may seem like a harmless spoof, the whole thing appears to be an oh-so-inside dig at Zinczenko's history with deceased GQ editor Art Cooper, who suffered a fatal stroke while lunching with him at the Four Seasons. Zinczenko later wrote an editor's note in Men's Health implying that Cooper's personal trainer had killed him, a move that drew an angry rebuttal from the trainer and, according to GQ insiders, was considered beyond tacky by Cooper's widow, Amy Levin Cooper, a former editor in chief of Mademoiselle.

Vanity Fair's editor, Graydon Carter, was, of course, a longtime colleague, not to say friend, of both Coopers. "Art and Graydon would have lunch together, but you could tell Graydon felt he was far superior," said one former GQ editor. More to the point, perhaps, Carter had a ringside seat for the verbal pummeling Zinczenko received at the hands of Jon Stewart last fall during a magazine-industry panel. Apparently, watching Zinczenko humiliate himself in front of an audience of his peers didn't satisfy Carter's desire to see the sloganeer-in-chief brought low.

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5. Fishbowl NY
People: The First Step Out Of The Closet
By Fishbowl Editors
11/07/06
http://mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/

We were reminded by celebrity p.r. guru Ken Sunshine at the American Magazine Conference in Arizona of the importance of People magazine to celebri-clients like Lance Bass, who chose the magazine as the forum earlier this year to announce that he was gay. Now that Neil Patrick Harris — a.k.a Doogie Howser, M.D. — has followed suit, we're starting to buy into Sunshine's premise of People as a safe haven from the likes of Perez Hilton.

Had Jim McGreevey thought of it, he probably would've opted for People, too.

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If only Madonna didn't pass on pop music's veritable throne with so much tongue, Britney Spears may have won her $10 million defamation lawsuit against Us Weekly. But between the on-air lesbo kissing and all of Britney's other sexually charged antics pre-Kevin Federline, her fame and fortune rested too highly in causing young, confused girls and teenage boys and their fathers to get a stirring between their legs. Well, that's what the judge decided in her defamation suit brought against the Wenner Media tabloid based on an Oct. 17, 2005 article titled "Brit & Kev: Secret Sex Tape? New parents have new worry."

Yes, you know the one: Where Us made up a story about pop culture's least respected couple recording a sex tape and then previewing it in front of their attorneys. While that tape oh-so-suspiciously never surfaced – and with David Hans Schmidt still alive, you know that's an impressive feat for any celeb sex tape that actually exists – Us stood by its story, and the judge ruled in the tabloid's favor last week. Though, to be clear, the judge's decision didn't say anything about whether the article was accurate, just that Britney didn't have a claim of being defamed. You see, saying that a husband and wife had sex and videotaped it – even if untrue – doesn't damage anyone's reputation. Which means we're free to make outlandish claims about a Ryan and Reese tape then?

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Some people read magazines on the subway. Some clip articles. Some people pile them in hopes of reading them another day. But Chip Conley uses them as inspiration to build boutique hotels.

The founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, with 40 California properties and a goal of 60 in the next five years, is a self-described magazine devotee. He models each of his hotels on magazines as a "pathway to get to the right hotel personality," reach a psychographic niche and produce a hotel property with a "soulful personality."

"People have a deep emotional connection with their magazines," Mr. Conley said. "The relationship you have with your magazine is like the relationship you have to your mate."

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that ESPN.com needs a page 1 editor.

...that MyESPN wants fan blogs about pro, college and high school football. Not a paying gig. Anybody interested can contact matt.friedrichs@espn3.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a full-time photo editor is needed at a celebrity weekly magazine in New Jersey. Fast-paced environment. Must have strong photo research skills. Please email resume and salary range to Michael at mgreen@BauerPublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the publisher of Philadelphia magazine is looking for a top-level editor for its custom and ancillary publishing division to oversee regional biannual and quarterly lifestyle titles for the wedding, shelter and travel markets. Candidate should have a strong background managing others and solving problems, as well as excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines. Background in custom publishing a plus. Big picture people welcome; detail-oriented folks discouraged. Also seeking part-time freelance copy editor for same division. Please email cover letter, resume and writing samples to jill@phillymag.com.

Internships

...that Art + Auction, a monthly magazine covering news of the art world, is looking for editorial interns for the spring. Interns work closely with writers and editors through all stages of producing the magazine. Learn how to assist in putting together a magazine, from editorial planning sessions to final layout, generate ideas for news stories and features, fact-check news articles and research upcoming gallery and museum shows. Art + Auction's internship program offers students unrivaled exposure to the inner workings of the art market. This is a demanding editorial internship and we recommend that juniors, seniors and grad students or those with prior magazine experience apply. Preferred applicants should have an interest in, or experience with, art history and journalism. Speaking ability in a foreign language is useful but not required. All interns receive a stipend of $10 per day worked and are expected to contribute approximately 15 hours per week. Applicants should email a cover letter, r?sum? and any writing samples to: Katherine Jentleson, Katherine.Jentleson@ltbmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the magazine Antiques, a highly respected monthly publication that concentrates on decorative and fine arts and architecture, is looking for editorial interns. The internship includes the following projects: Cataloguing books and maintaining the research library, archiving and searching for photographs from past issues. aiding in the proofreading process for editorial articles and columns, indexing past issues and other tasks that present themselves on a daily basis. The internship will provide exciting educational opportunities combined with experience of working with knowledgeable editors in a professional publishing environment. The unpaid internship has flexible hours. We offer a $4 dollar stipend per day for traveling to and from our offices by subway. Please send a cover letter and resume to Shauna Ramadhin, sramadhin@brantpub.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Details is looking for spring semester interns for the EDITORIAL department, starting in January and lasting through May. Internship is unpaid and the intern MUST receive college credit for the internship. Looking for interns who can spend 2.5+ days per week at our office (10AM - 6PM) in New York. Responsibilities include assisting editors with research, sorting mail, compiling newspaper clippings and working on editorial-related projects. Please Note: this is NOT a writing position. Interns must be organized, responsible, and able to multi-task. Experience with Lexis Nexis preferred. To apply please send resume and availability to detailsletters@condenast.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the JANE fashion department is looking for enthusiastic spring semester interns to begin in January 07 (if not sooner). Organization, attention to detail and diligence are an absolute must. Applicants must be a current sophomore, junior or senior in college and able to receive school CREDIT or SUPPORT. This is mandatory. Primary intern duties include checking in clothes, returning clothes, organizing the closet, creating boards for shoots, preparing for run-thrus, packing for shoots and also the possibility of helping out on a photo shoot. This is a great opportunity to gain experience at fast-growing national women's magazine. Candidates MUST be available a minimum of two days a week, although three+ is ideal. If interested, please send your resume and a few sentences about why you want to work in fashion at JANE — the sooner the better! -- to sarah_schussheim@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Quick & Simple, a one-year-old women's weekly lifestyle magazine from Hearst is hiring organized and energetic beauty and fashion interns for spring 2007. Interns will have the opportunity to research products, pitch story ideas, attend press events and test the latest fashion and beauty merchandise. Other responsibilities include filing press releases, organizing the fashion and beauty closets, calling in and returning samples, and maintaining the fashion and beauty clip books. All applicants MUST be eligible to receive school credit and available to work 2-3 days a week, from January - May. Please send resume, cover letter and availability to Kimberly Sica at QSinternship@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Quick & Simple is also interviewing interns for our coupons and contests department. Students must have strong communication and writing skills. Responsibilities include: Brainstorming new contest and sweepstakes ideas, acting as a liaison with PR representatives and attending media events on behalf of the department as needed. MUST receive school credit. Please send resume, cover letter and any clips to Kimberly Sica at QSinternship@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Media and OMMA magazines (MediaPostPublications.com), which target the media planning and buying community, are looking for a winter intern (for credit if you'd like, but it's not necessary). Duties will include research, writing, copy editing, and interacting with all areas of magazine production. We're fun and hard-working and want to give you clips! Hours and days are flexible. Please send a cover letter and resume in the **body** of your e-mail, and no more than three recent clips to Tobi, telkin@mediapost.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Good Housekeeping is looking for a spring intern to help in the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. We are looking for interns who will enthusiastically participate in editorial research projects and help with our consumer product testing and evaluations for the magazine. We are open to hearing new ideas from our interns and encourage participation in our monthly brainstorming meetings. Interns will have the opportunity to rotate within our different departments if desired. Other routine responsibilities include calling in products and administrative work. An interest in consumer product testing/journalism is not required but preferred. This is definitely a unique and rewarding experience. Start date is flexible, but you must be available at least two days a week. Internship is UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Email resumes to Margaret Bristol, mbristol@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that two part-time interns are wanted for Gifts & Decorative Accessories, a business to business magazine for gift store owners, owned by a major publishing company and located in NYC. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and deadline-conscious. $5.50 per hour, reimbursement for commuting expenses within metro New York area, including Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester County. Opportunity to learn from award-winning editors and develop clips file. Only serious journalism students -- junior year and above -- will be considered. Responsibilities: Attend editorial meetings; write short articles for magazine, web; call in products, art elements, editorial submissions; copy edit and proofread; attend industry events; research statistics, company locations and new product information; provide clerical assistance as needed. Please send resume and clips to: Internship, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 360 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10010 or email editorialdesk@reedbusiness.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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