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LA Ed Happy Hour TONIGHT!
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Hey SoCal Edsters! Don't forget that LA Ed is heading to The Arsenal at 7pm tonight. Check out www.arsenalbar.com for directions, etc. Haven't already RSVP'd? Shoot an email to your friendly hostess at losangeles@ed2010.com.

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DC Ed is back!
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Half-price martinis and magazine networking (and a hot guy named Ed)? Come see what it's all about at Lounge 201 (201 Massachusetts Ave NE) next Tuesday, April 24. Please RSVP to washingtondc@ed2010.com so she can get a general idea of how many people to expect.

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Ed's Girl on the Hunt is back!
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The new Ed's Girl on the Hunt blog is up and running people, so if you haven't checked it out already, go now to ed2010.blogspot.com and tune in for all the job ups and downs.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad
By Stephanie D. Smith and Irin Carmon
April 17, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114951?page=0

DOING GOOD: Ellies — who needs 'em? Hearst Magazines on Tuesday will dole out the first-ever Tower Awards for excellence in edit, art and design among Hearst titles. The biennial awards, developed by president Cathie Black, are the company's own version of the National Magazine Awards — which tend to be dominated by archrival Cond? Nast. Honors will be given for best cover, best reporting, best regular section and best photography, among others. The entries were not judged solely by their peers — Black recruited outside executives including Susan Lyne, president and chief executive of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, for feedback. CBS senior political correspondent Jeff Greenfield and Robin Roberts of "Good Morning America" will hand out crystal statuettes to the winners during Tuesday's dinner celebration. The gala is Hearst's first major gathering following its executive management conference held last week in New Orleans with 70 top staffers, including the editors and publishers at each title who, in between workshops, helped remodel a house severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Executive vice president Michael Clinton photographed the crew during its four-day home-building for a future book. Clinton has published two photo books to date; his third, "Global Faces," will be released in the fall.

REALLY NICE: Diligent readers of Vanity Fair's regular "Notes From the V.F. mailbag" may have seen that an entry in the May issue got unusually personal about one of its columnists. "An entire party of New York City diners will no longer be reading V.F., at least not as long as Michael Wolff continues to contribute," it was noted in the magazine. The problem? "They say their meal was disrupted when he was allegedly rude and obnoxious to the staff of a restaurant they were all eating in." Wolff, who has been described in three separate New York Times business articles as, variously, "contentious," "often-caustic" and "corrosive" (though it was not always clear whether the reference was to his writing or personality), responded in an e-mail: "Gosh. Had no idea it was even in the magazine. I assume it's a joke, since I am unfailingly courteous everywhere I go."

2. Gawker
‘Portfolio’ Messing With Our Heads, Stomachs
By Gawker staff
April 17, 2007
http://gawker.com/news/portfolio/portfolio-messing-with-our-heads-stomachs-252935.php

There are a number of ways to get a mention on Gawker, but two in particular always work. Your first option is to spend a couple of years assembling a vast pool of talent and pouring untold resources into a project which culminates in a 328 page magazine that requires our editors to spend hours reading and providing shallow but lengthy analysis about it. Your second option is to print up a cookie with our name on it for your launch party. The brains behind Portfolio chose to do both. We're still not sure which was the better investment, but at least now we know what we're throwing up after lunch today.

3. Jossip
Scoop Wars: National Enquirer v. Page Six in the Case of Hulk Hogan's Marriage
By Jossip staff
April 17, 2007
http://www.jossip.com/gossip/scoop-wars/scoop-wars-national-enquirer-v-page-six-in-the-case-of-hulk-hogans-marriage-20070417.php

Hulk and Linda Hogan, who have been married for 20 years and are responsible for their daughter's train wreck of a career, are heading toward a split, reports the lead item in this morning's Page Six. Apparently the trouble started when the Hogan family began shooting VH1's Hogan Knows Best, now in its fourth season.

Indeed we have — in this the April 23 issue of the National Enquirer, which has been on the newsstands for six days already.

4. The Guardian
IPC launches Hair in India
By Stephen Brook
April 16, 2007
http://media.guardian.co.uk/presspublishing/story/0,,2058405,00.html

IPC, Britain's biggest magazine publisher, has made its first move into the giant Indian market by launching a local edition of its magazine Hair.

Hair India will launch in July after IPC's licensing and syndication division completed an exclusive licensing arrangement with Indian contract publisher Spenta Multimedia, which is the latter's first foray into newsstand magazines.

The Indian edition of Hair will be modelled on the 30-year-old British magazine, which publishes 10 times a year, and carry content on global trends in hair styles, plus beauty and grooming tips tailor-made for Indian readers.

...that there are editorial assistant and assistant editor positions open at Smithsonian magazine. Check out http://www.si.edu/ohr/job.htm. Do NOT mention Ed.

...that Popular Mechanics is looking for a PAID editorial special projects assistant/intern to join our very successful web editorial department for the summer. You will be part of an energetic, creative and highly innovative team of editors and producers helping to define the online editorial model. You will have the opportunity to write and report science, technology, automotive and home/lifestyle stories for an audience of 1.4 million online readers, as well as the task of helping to organize and curate an expansive catalogue of content over 15,000 pages deep. General media savvy, strong reporting chops and a genuine desire to learn?and to help shape?the future of the magazine editorial product are an absolute must, as is attention to detail. Familiarity with digital multimedia content and an automotive, technology or a science reporting background is preferred. Basic HTML and online publishing experience are pluses, but not required. Position starts in mid-May and runs through August, with at least three to four days per week preferred at reasonable rates. Please send resume, cover letter and clips to pmwebmaster@hearst.com. No phone calls, please! (OK to mention Ed).

...that Parenting Magazine is seeking a PAID intern in their Lifestyle Department. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail oriented, and have a strong interest in beauty, fashion, food, and home design. Position is full-time and requires a three-month commitment. Please email your cover letter and resume to Stephanie Galluzzo at stephanie_galluzzo@timeinc.com. Serious candidates only, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Brides Magazine, a Cond? Nast Publication based in NYC, is looking for a summer photo intern. Flexible hours. Responsibilities will include photo research, attending photo shoots and planning meetings, scanning film, and returning portfolios. It is a small photo department so there is a lot of opportunity to take on projects. Photography experience necessary. Editorial experience preferred. Send resume and cover letter to the Associate Photo Editor, Kristen Walsh, kristen.walsh@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that author David France is seeking applications for a internship, starting immediately, for 2 months. Position is for 2 or 3 days a week, with stipend. Could lead to part-time job. Internship is entry-level involving all aspects of periodical journalism, book research, and other multi-media projects. Must have journalism degree or related experience, reporting and researching skills, fast and accurate typing ability, experience transcribing tapes, and patience for administrative chores. Candidates interested in politics, science, and investigations especially encouraged to apply. Office is in East Village. Please send resume and two published writing samples to: Internship@DavidFrance.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a six-month, full-time paid internship is available at Smithsonian magazine in Washington, D.C., beginning in January and July each year. The job involves writing and reporting, primarily for the "Around the Mall" department and the magazine's Web site. Candidates should have a proven aptitude for writing and, preferably, a strong background in science, culture, history or one of the other areas in which the magazine specializes. A recent undergraduate or graduate degree is a must. Please send a cover letter, resume, contact info for 3 references, and 3-5 clips to Amy Crawford, Attn: Intern Application, MRC 513 Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013. Deadline for January is November 1. Deadline for July is May 1. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Natural Health, a national monthly magazine that covers alternative health, beauty, nutrition and recipes, green living, and other wellness topics, is looking for summer interns. Come join a friendly, busy staff where you?ll be invited to join edit meetings, suggest story ideas, and take on writing assignments. In addition, you'll help assemble the holiday gift guide and the annual NH beauty awards. Other duties include administrative work, researching, and calling in/returning products. You'll receive full school credit during this unpaid internship. Please send cover letters (including your schedule/availability) and resumes to Christine Richmond at crichmond@naturalhealthmag.com with the subject 'NH Internship.' No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

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