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No, Ed will NOT enter his password!
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Is Ed the only one who wishes that we could keep caller ID technology, but somehow lose the ability to have voicemail at work? People should just never, ever, ever leave messages. Especially if they plan on going on forever and being irritating. Just a thought!

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***** ED2010 Cocktail Party in Washington, DC When: December 8 Where: Buffalo Billiards, across from the Dupont North metro station on the red line Time: 6-8 RSVP to washingtondc@ed2010.com

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While the rest of us wait for Santa, the gal mags' January editions are ready to rock your winter world with a mix of real-woman articles and pretty-girl fluff ??” including, yikes, bikinis.

Cosmo tempts with steamy cover lines that don't always live up to the stories inside. "Our best male body language secret ever" turns out to be pretty obvious stuff. But the interview with Kate Bosworth is full of interesting details, including how Bosworth landed her first acting job in the Horse Whisperer. For heavier fare, there's a good story on whether methods to extend a woman's fertility really work.

Glamour's beauty issue offers lots of tips -some surprisingly fuss-free: lay off the nail. We're less inclined to applaud the model makeovers ??” they're pretty enough ??” and why men masturbate (do we really have to ask?) A better story is one on sexual slavery and what a crusading government official is doing to stop it. MORE ONLINE

2. NY Post
Stricter Rules on Mag Sales Pushed
By Holly M. Sanders
December 6, 2004
http://www.nypost.com/business/35790.htm

The leaders of a publishing industry group are moving to tighten the reporting standards for a contentious area of magazine sales.

BPA Worldwide, which audits circulation figures for most U.S. consumer magazines, has called for a major change in how magazines report "sponsored sales."

Magazines are allowed to include in total circulation copies given away to readers but paid for by a marketer or business seeking to reach a particular audience. MORE ONLINE

3. NY Daily News
Newsmags??™ Kibosh on Christmas
By Adam Lisberg
December 6, 2004
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/259410p-222141c.html

Just in time for Christmas, America's two largest news magazines devote this week's cover stories to debunking the story of Jesus' birth.

Among the conclusions in Time and Newsweek: Jesus was born in Nazareth, not Bethlehem; there is little evidence of three kings following a star, and the story of the virgin birth may have been borrowed.

"The Nativity saga is neither fully fanciful nor fully factual but a layered narrative of early tradition and enduring theology," Newsweek writes in examining the Sunday-school version of the birth of Christ. MORE ONLINE

4. NY Post
Magazine Already on Life Support
By Keith J. Kelly
December 5, 2004
http://www.nypost.com/business/35680.htm

Life magazine, one of the publishing's most venerable titles, may be on life support once again.

The magazine was reintroduced Oct. 1, but by its second issue it was skimping by on only three ad pages.

While the picture has improved slightly ??” the issue that was inserted into 70 newspapers nationally Friday had just over eight ad pages ??” industry observers think the reincarnation is bleeding red ink at an alarming rate. MORE ONLINE

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InternChips (even better than Baked Doritos)
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Ed hears??¦ ??¦that MaximNet is in search of HTML code monkeys, er, interns for the winter/spring semester to help with publishing articles on the Web and other administrative tasks. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone who's interested in print or online publishing and a great way to get a lot of experience quickly. Plus, it's paid. Interns will mostly code articles from Maxim and Blender magazines, though the occasional beer run (if of age) and writing opportunity will arise. Availability through the summer is a plus, as is familiarity with HTML--though neither is required. Opposable thumbs and a biting wit, however, are necessary. Candidates who can tell us which of President Bush's "Internets" we operate on will receive bonus points, but like votes in Ohio, we may not count them. Send r?©sum?© and cover letter to Patrick Richardson at richardson@maximonline.com. (OK to mention Ed).

??¦ that the Committee to Protect Journalists needs a part-time volunteer intern for the journalist assistance program, a program of direct assistance for journalists in distress. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy, meticulous, patient, and flexible. He or she should also have solid writing and communication skills. This is an unpaid internship for 8 to 16 hours a week depending on availability. To apply, please send a resume and short cover letter to Elisabeth Witchel, Journalist Assistance Program Coordinator, Committee to Protect Journalists, 330 Seventh Ave. 11th floor, New York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-465-9568. Email: ewitchel@cpj.org.

??¦ that MR Magazine, a leading Men's fashion trade publication, is looking for anenthusiastic, professional go-getter to join the staff as an editorialintern in January. Interns will work closely with editors and will have hands on experience and will be involved in all aspects of the editorial process. Responsibilities may include (but not be limited to) research, fact-checking, proofreading and calling in samples. Depending upon interest and ability he/she may also have the opportunity to attend photo-shoots and write short pieces for the magazine. Writing experience a plus. Schedule flexible. Please send a cover letter, resume and any clips to nicolah@busjour.com or fax to: Nicola Harrison (212) 686-6821. OK to mention Ed

??¦ and that M Magazine is looking for editorial interns to begin in early January for the spring semester. Interest in celebrities, music and pop/teen culture is a must. Duties will include administrative work and research, and there will definitely be writing opportunities! The internship is very flexible, but it must be for credit. M is located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, a short subway and bus ride away from Manhattan. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes to tsmithers@bauerpublishing.com.

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Ed hears??¦ ... that Body & Soul (near Boston) may be hiring a full-time research editor soon. Contact is DRess@bodyandsoulmag.com. Best not to mention Ed.

??¦ that the new Hachette Filipacchi monthly women??™s lifestyle magazine, For Me needs a Photo Editor. Extensive photo research (photographers, agencies, publicists), editing and some assigning. Work with a fun team to help create an exciting identity for this fresh new magazine. Previous photo experience necessary--strong celebrity experience a plus. Responsibilities also include handling bills and overseeing returns. Most important are a good eye, attention to detail and working well in a fast-paced environment. Please e-mail resume and salary history to gcasale@hfmus.com. We will only contact those candidates whose experience matches our needs. OK to mention Ed.

??¦ CALIFORNIA: that Law Office Computing magazine seeks Assistant Editor. Job Description: This editorial position involves copyediting, writing news articles, article research, editing reviews, minor administrative support and working with freelance writers. This is an ideal position for those just beginning their journalism careers or those with two to three years of experience. $25,000-$30,000. Contact Information: A cover letter must accompany your resume and three clips. These materials should be sent as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments to jtyo@jamespublishing.com or faxed to (714) 751-5508. Our mailing address is: 3505 Cadillac Ave., Suite H, Costa Mesa, Calif. All resumes MUST be addressed to Jamie Ann Tyo. Resumes not including a custom cover letter and clips will not be considered. NO CALLS PLEASE. OK to say you saw it on Ed.