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Ed's sorry but Go Daddy, his service provider, has shut down ed2010.com because of "over access" issues. Ed loves that he's being over used (and enjoys being used in general), but shutting him down just sucks. As soon as the site's back up Ed will email you, promise.

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News
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1. Portfolio
“SI” to Publish Special Brett Favre Issue
By Jeff Bercovici
March 6, 2008
http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/mixed-media/2008/03/06/si-to-publish-special-brett-favre-issue

Brett Favre is packing it in -- but not before Sports Illustrated gets one more newsstand bump out of him. On Monday, SI will publish a newsstand-only commemorative issue celebrating the Green Bay quarterback's career, according to a Time Inc. source.

Retailing for $7.99, the issue will consist mostly of archival material, but it will contain a new essay by columnist Peter King, a sportswriter whose fanboy-like regard for Favre has made him a frequent target for humor among sports obsessives. (King filed his story on Favre's retirement from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where he's touring U.S. military bases with NFL players.) King also wrote this back-pager* for last year's Sportsman of the Year issue honoring Favre. That issue sold so well in Wisconsin, SI ended up resorting to its first-ever third printing to satisfy demand.

2. WWD
Heels ‘R’ Us
By Samantha Conti
March 7, 2008
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/123239

So what's really standing between Victoria Beckham and a daily workout at the gym? Laziness? Fear of bulking up? Verrucas? Actually, it's footwear. She tells British Vogue in the upcoming April issue that she's joined a gym, but can't bear to go. "I would never put my health at risk. Obviously, working out is important. Well, I don't. What do you wear on the running machine? I can't bring myself to wear flat shoes," says Beckham.

British Vogue editor in chief Alexandra Shulman, who conducted the interview, notes Beckham is "fully aware she's parodying herself — her common default position when questioned."

Speaking of shoes, Beckham also reveals a top tip for gals who have to have a certain pair of shoes — even if they're too big. "If they don't have my size, I just stick toilet paper in — if that's what it takes to get a nice shoe." The issue goes on sale Monday.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that TheNibble.com, an online magazine and website devoted to specialty foods, seeks a food-loving editorial assistant: a crackerjack editor and proofreader who has basic HTML knowledge. You will enjoy this job if you are a very detail-oriented and organized person who enjoys reading about food. REQUIREMENTS: You are obsessive about proofreading: You read things over and over again to find the typo. You have excellent project management skills. You're great at keeping projects on track. People never have to ask you twice where something is, or worry that you haven?t taken care of it. You like doing many different things in the course of the day, and have no problem switching back and forth from one to the other. You're very focused, efficient and self-directed, and are comfortable working in a small office without supervision. You never say, ?That?s not my job,? but always ask, ?What else can I do?? (Or better yet, you say, ?Here?s what I think needs to be done.?) You understand specialty foods?the products sold at Dean & DeLuca, Eli?s, Balducci?s, Zabar?s, etc. You would love the opportunity to taste these items every day...and are willing to cook them in order to do so. You like working with technology?content management systems, blog software, e-newsletter templates, etc., and can easily teach yourself how to use them. You?re not a programmer, but you can look at the code and figure out what?s wrong when something isn?t working. You have a strong work ethic: You want to do everything you can to provide the best overall reader experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing the editorial calendar, editing articles, fact-checking and publishing articles to the live website. Managing relationships with manufacturers, acquiring products, conducting tastings. Writing assignments are available based on skills and time commitment. Ideally, we would love the incumbent to take over writing our blog. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: A resume. An unedited writing sample?journalism or business writing as opposed to creative writing?so we can see your writing style. A cover letter indicating why you?re right for this job, and what food websites or blogs do you especially like. Why do they stand out to you/why do you spend your time there as opposed to elsewhere? This is a contract position (1099) available immediately, that can convert to a W-2 position. Manhattan location. Initial compensation is $30,000 with potential for bonus, plus standard benefits. Local candidates only. No phone calls or faxes, please. E-mail Kristi Evans at NibbleHR@gmail.com. Please mention Ed2010 in your subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Cookiemag.com, the website of Cookie, a parenting lifestyle magazine published by Conde Nast, is looking to fill a full-time freelance editorial assistant to write blog posts, assist the web team with maintaining and updating the site, research stories, call in products, as well as pitching and writing web exclusives. There are also administrative duties required including tracking invoices, setting up meetings, and filing expenses. Experience working with a Content Management System and/or with HTML is preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to Cookiemagjobs@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

INTERNSHIPS

...that The EIC of CollegOTR, the premiere photo blog network for college students, needs a savvy, responsible intern for the summer. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in news, entertainment, photography and reporting. Interest/experience with blogs, Photoshop, web design and blogging technology are not required, but considered a huge plus. Duties include monitoring and researching breaking news stories, writing and reporting on college life/trends, networking with other artists and scouting for up-and-coming writers and photographers. Discretion and trustworthiness are key: intern will occasional be asked to help organize schedules and update private contacts/calendars. Schedule will vary slightly (depending on evening events), but weekly hours should stay between 30-40/ week. Intern will be paid a stipend of $100 a week for lunch, transportation, etc. Start and end dates are flexible, but ideally would like someone who could work between mid/late May and August. Positions may be taken for credit. Qualified candidates should send a resume and brief paragraph about background and interests to steph@collegeotr.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that PRINT Magazine, America's premier magazine of visual culture and graphic design, seeks a highly organized, full-time summer intern who has an acute interest in graphic design and journalism. Intern will assist editors in organizing our annual regional design review, which showcases the best in contemporary graphic design from across the country, while observing first-hand the day-to-day operations of a magazine. Duties include phone and email research, fact-checking, and editing. There are also short feature writing possibilities for candidates who are interested in expanding their professional writing portfolios. This position is paid. Please e-mail resume, cover letter and any questions to Claire Lui, Assistant Editor: claire.lui [at] printmag [dot] com. (OK to mention Ed)

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