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NYC & LA: Come to Ed's events tonight!
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Ed's Book Club
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Join A.J. Jacobs and Ed's festive book club Tonight at 7pm for a discussion of "The Year of Living Biblically." UPDATED location: McGee's,240 W 55th St between 8th and Broadway, 2nd floor.

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LA Ed Gets Happy TONIGHT!
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LA Ed is meeting from 7:30pm to 9:30pm TONIGHT at Happy Ending Bar in Hollywood. Check out www.thehappyendingbar.com for more information, but make sure to RSVP to losangeles@ed2010.com before showing up.

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News
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1. New York Post
They’re Out of Print
By Keith J. Kelly
12/5/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12052007/business/theyre_out_of_print_193157.htm

THE eagles have landed. Two refugees from the shrinking Felix Dennis print empire have been hired at heavy.com, a broadband video Web site for young guys in the 15-to-35-year-old demographic.

Former Maxim editor-in-chief Jimmy Jellinek, who also toiled at the top of Stuff magazine, is going to be the vice president of entertainment at heavy.com.

He'll be reunited with former Stuff publisher John Lumpkin, who is the new senior vice president of strategic sales and partnerships. He starts Dec. 10.

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2. Ok!
Scarlett Johansson Denies Plastic Surgery Story
By Staff
12/4/07
http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/3076

Award-winning actress Scarlett Johansson has reached out to OK! to clear the air regarding tabloid reports that she has had plastic surgery on her nose.?

"US Weekly's cover story regarding Scarlett Johansson and its clear implication that she has had plastic or cosmetic surgery on her nose is an outrageous and defamatory fabrication lacking any conceivable basis or proof, despite vehement denials by Ms. Johansson prior to publication," reads a statement from her rep, exclusively to OK!. "Not surprisingly, US magazine cannot provide the dates when she supposedly had this surgery, who performed the surgery, or what was supposedly done — all because there simply is no truth to the story. The publication made a pathetic attempt to validate its story by using two cover photos of Scarlett that were taken years apart with obviously different make-up and lighting, and then relying on an "expert’s opinion” (based solely on looking at the two photos) on what "might" have been done. It wasn't."

And Scarlett herself has this to say to OK!:??"I have always been straightforward with the press regarding my body image and I am very concerned that my fans (and perhaps even my employers) will feel mislead. Thus, I feel compelled to take immediate legal action against US Weekly."

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3. Media Week
Redisigned Taste of Home to Sell Ads
By Lucia Moses
12/5/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003680992

Reader’s Digest Association has kicked off the effort to polish its heartland food titles as it starts to sell ads into them for the first time, starting with its biggest, Taste of Home.

Yet while modernizing Taste of Home’s look, RDA was careful to stick to the reader-generated formula that has governed it since its launch in 1993.

The bimonthly’s signature was the smorgasbord-filled food images that dominated the cover and inside photo spreads. They are simplified with the new design, which appears with the December/January issue on sale Dec. 6. The revamp also reinforces the reader-driven nature with two new features. Cooks who Care highlights a reader who does food-related deeds for her community, while a star icon designates the magazines’ heavy recipe contributors.

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4. Times Online
Bauer poised for a late bid in Emap battle
By Dan Sabbagh
12/5/07
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article2995208.ece

H Bauer, the publisher of Take A Break and TV Choice, is contemplating a late tilt at Emap’s magazine and radio divisions, as the first bids for the component parts of the British publishing group began to arrive yesterday.

The emergence of Bauer as a contender boosts Emap’s chances of achieving a successful break-up and sale, as it increases the level of competition for the Heat and Closer consumer magazine business.

The only trade bidder for the consumer magazines was believed to be Hearst, the owner of Cosmopolitan and Esquire, which has been working with Exponent Private Equity. The consumer magazines are valued at around ?700 million and are considered to be the hardest part of the group to sell. Quadrangle and TPG, the private equity firms, have also eyed the unit.

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5. WWD
What Journalism Ethics? & Replacement
By Whitney Beckett & Stephanie D. Smith
12/5/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/120703?page=1

Forget the iron wall of publishing between advertising and editorial. At Nylon, the wall appears to be made more of, well, nylon. Marvin Scott Jarrett, Nylon's editor in chief, spoke during a roundtable for the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Tuesday, where he told more than 100 FIT students what no journalism school ever would: "I think of advertisers as investors investing in my vision, and it's hard not to take people who don't support your magazine in a different breath," he said. "I run a fashion-entertainment magazine, where it's not church and state. To me, it's one big church."

REPLACEMENT: Andrew Bevan will join Teen Vogue as associate editor in January. Bevan will take over the "Style Blogger" column from former senior editor Kimball Hastings, and will oversee the magazine's "Talking Fashion" and "People Watching" pages. Bevan will also pen features on style and celebrities. Prior to joining Teen Vogue, Bevan freelanced for Vogue's entertainment section. Meanwhile, Hastings today will start his new position as director of celebrity dressing at Ralph Lauren.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that there was a number missing in the email address for the following post. Corrected contact email follows: Seeking college students or post college-grads looking to break into the gossip magazine biz at a reputable weekly. We need you to be 21+ for nightclub reporting, etc. If you're interested, email gossipgirl10101@gmail.com to set up an interview. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The Knot, Inc, seeks experienced online editor for baby-focused website. Ideal candidate has combined background of editorial content creation (in print or online) and website content management. Candidate must have keen understanding of what works in online environment. Must have experience developing editorial for Internet including tools, interactive features, community, online promotions. Other responsibilities include: scheduling, writing and managing all site promotions; managing and editing of e-mail editorial, including newsletters and special promotions; fostering and managing online community; oversight of partner relationships online editorial experience; recent knowledge of? and strong interest in ? capabilities of online environment, including interactivity, broadband content delivery, etc.; understanding of Web technologies (but no hard core technical expertise required) and community-based models. Please submit resume/salary requirements to jobs@theknot.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the articles department at Woman's Day may be hiring a mid-level features editor. Send a cover letter and resume to articles director Angela Ebron at aebron@hfmus.com.

...that Quest, a New York-based luxury lifestyle and society magazine, is looking for a freelance researcher to perform in-depth and timely fact-checking of magazine content for 5-7 days each month during closes. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience, preferably at a national lifestyle magazine. Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of all on-page content, from approved manuscript through the final-proof stage. Fact-checker will work closely with editors to enter changes, suggesting clear and creative solutions to factual inaccuracies. Thorough knowledge of fact-checking procedures and acceptable sources and a familiarity with New York society preferred. Pay is $100/day. Send resume to Managing Editor Victor Wishna at victor@questmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that Tango Media, a young media company focused on creating smart content about love and relationships, is looking for candidates for its spring internship program with the online content team. We'd like one full-time (with flexibility) OR two part-time interns for 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible. Intern will contribute ideas, research, write, and fact-check stories for tangomag.com. Prior editorial/web experience and solid fact-checking skills preferred. Candidate should be well-suited for a lively, highly creative startup environment, and be prepared to tackle topics ranging from "is ex-sex OK" to evolutionary biology to talking vibrators. Our tagline is "smart talk about love" (think "Sex and the City" meets Oprah magazine). Kindly email careers@tangomag.com with cover letter and resume. Please put "Editorial Internship" in subject line. There is a small stipend. Ideal start date would be mid-January.

...that Family Circle is looking for a Spring art/photo intern. Responsibilities include: managing photo files, some propping, some photoshop work, organizing/filing/copying, scanning/touching up art, maintaining mini wall, and potential for layout design. You MUST be eligible to receive college credit. Send resumes via email to taylor.dunham@meredith.com with subject titled ED INTERN. No phone calls. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CosmoGIRL is looking for a News & Features intern for the Spring semester (January to May). Ideal candidate must have: previous internship experience in the features department at a national or regional magazine; a passion for teen issues; exceptional Web and Lexis-Nexis research skills; ability to generate and pitch great story ideas; excellent writing and editing skills. Candidate must also be able to receive academic credit for the semester. Please send resume and cover letter to Intern Coordinator at mhoang@hearst.com. Deadline: Dec. 14. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Seventeen is looking for interns for the the Winterim and Spring semesters. PLease send resumes and cover letters to Jasmine Snow at Jsnow@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Seventeen's fashion department is looking for new fashion/accessories interns for winter and spring semesters 07-08. Interns must recieve school credit for the internships and be available 2-3 days a week from 10am-6pm. Please contact Rebecca Lee at: Rlee@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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