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Ed feels strangely hung over. But how is that possible? He hasn't had anything to drink since 6 a.m. Sunday morning. Ah, well. Never you mind.

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1. Gawker.com
Dennis Publishing - A Poem Is Worth A Thousand Bucks
December 9, 2004
http://www.gawker.com/news/media/stuff/index.php#dennis-publishing-a-poem-is-worth-a-thousand-bucks-027346

It's Christmas bonus time in the land of lads, and the big man with the beard has a little something for all the good boys-and tolerant girls-who work in his glossy toy shop. With visions of next year's Dennis Publishing Christmas bonus bags stuffed with Stuff- and Maxim-branded food and vitamins, employees were treated to an altogether different sort of co-branding according to a tipster.

Felix Dennis has given everyone... copies of his poetry book . We're sure these handsome volumes will delight the employees of The Strand, where they will be exchanged for store credit tomorrow. Jolly good!

2. D Magazine
Front Burner
by Tim Rogers
December 9, 2004
http://frontburner2.dmagazine.com/archives/007157.html

Ole Anthony mentioned in this space yesterday that he'd been profiled in the current New Yorker . So reading that article was the first thing I did when I got home last night. You see, Joe Bob Briggs (aka John Bloom) did a wonderful profile of Anthony for us back in 1999. And I was delighted to see a reference to that piece early on in the NY article: "He was a con man and a hustler--with a great wardrobe," his best friend, John Bloom, better known as Joe Bob Briggs, a redneck comedian and movie critic, later wrote. "I liked him immediately."

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3. NY Post
Forbes Dissetcs the NBA
No Writer
December 13, 2004
http://www.nypost.com/business/36328.htm

Steve Shepard's imminent departure from the helm at BusinessWeek will mark the end of an era ??” what better time to check in and see how the business mags rate?

Not content to simply invest in the usual stocks and bonds? This week Forbes offers up its annual collectors guide, which is chock full of investment ideas in the worlds of art and memorabilia. The package includes several articles, including a fascinating one on the artwork of the late Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain. Cobain's sketches and doodles are already fetching thousands, and several more items are expected to go on the auction block soon. Also check out the piece on Jim Halperin, who is the country's leading rare coin dealer but has a checkered past. Elsewhere, a business-oriented piece on the NBA and its image problems is worth reading, as is a look at organized crime's use of computer viruses.

Fortune's cover piece on Google wonders if the Internet giant's valuation is out of whack, and largely comes to the conclusion that the company won't go the way of many dot-com busts of the past. A look at News Corp's plans for DirecTV reports the company is about to add all sorts of interactive features to the service, which for sports fans means they may soon be able to watch several games at once (News Corp. also owns The Post). Techies and gadget junkies should check out the mag's guide to the 25 best products of the year, including a TV that becomes a mirror when it's shut off and sunglasses with a built in MP3 player.

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4. NY Times
How About Giving Us an Interview to Refute Gossip About You?
By Nat Ives
December 13, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/13/business/media/13tabloid.html?oref=login

For weeks, glossy celebrity-focused magazines have claimed that there was marital trouble between Jessica Simpson and her husband, Nick Lachey. And for weeks, the couple did not respond. But silence rarely proves golden in Hollywood, even when talking means rewarding one's detractors.

"I said to Jessica's dad, 'Silence is keeping the story going because the reporting we have is one-sided,' " said Janice Min, editor in chief at Us Weekly. "I explained to him that nothing would be more powerful than hearing straight from Jessica."

So Us Weekly, which had questioned the marriage itself several times in its pages, landed an exclusive interview and photo shoot with Ms. Simpson, Mr. Lachey and Ms. Simpson's father. The Dec. 13 issue featured a six-page story with the cover headline "We're Not Over!", contradicting Us Weekly's earlier reports.

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5. MediaWeek
60 Seconds
By Lisa Granatstein
December 13, 2004
http://www.mediaweek.com/mediaweek/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000735701

Q. It??™s been a tough year for the teen category, with YM folding and other titles slashing their circulations. How does ElleGirl stay competitive? What??™s your niche?

A. We are niche. We??™re targeted to a 17-year-old girl who loves entertainment, loves fashion and loves beauty. But because we don??™t have to have a 2 million-circ, we don??™t have to be everybody??™s best friend. We??™re becoming known for using new photographers, new talent, and taking chances that the mass books can??™t.

Q. You just launched a "reality series" in the December/January issue. What??™s that about?

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Ed hears ??¦ ??¦ that Harper's Bazaar is still looking for ideal Spring interns for a number of departments. Interns must be able to receive school credit and begin in January. Full time availability is preferred but part time is also possible. Please email cover letter and resume to Dawn Spinner (DSpinner@Hearst.com). OK to mention Ed.

... that Twist, a celebrity-driven teen magazine for girls ages 12 - 16, is in the market for a paid (yes, paid!) photo intern. We're looking for a college student or recent grad excited about breaking into the world of magazine photo editing. You'll work directly with our photo editor, learning the ins and outs of publishing and gaining invaluable, hands-on photo-editing experience while you assist with research and administrative duties. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and organized, with an interest in pop culture. The internship is paid and college credit is available. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Food & Wine magazine seeks interns for the photography department throughout the year (Spring 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2005, etc). The photo department is looking for students who are eager to learn and gain valuable experience in the photography/publishing industries. Photography/art background and/or experience preferred. Candidates must be enthusiastic, organized and dependable. We need someone who can handle many tasks at once and follow them through to completion. Attention to detail is critical as well. The internship position is available two to three days per week. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO GET COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THE INTERNSHIP. For information about the magazine, please visit us online at foodandwine.com. Send a resume and cover letter, briefly explaining why we should pick you for this position, by post, email, or fax: Lisa Kim, Food & Wine, 1120 Avenue of the Americas 9th Floor, New York, NY 10036; Email lisa.s.kim@aexp.com; Fax 212.642.1930. (OK to mention Ed)

??¦ that Self Magazine's photo department is looking for an intern. It's a great opportunity for a college student or recent graduate to learn about editorial photography at a women's magazine. You'll work directly with our photo editors and art department and get plenty of hands on experience. The job can be full or part time, depending on your schedule. We'll be happy to coordinate college credit with your school. If you can't get credit, we can pay you a modest stipend. Interested? Please email your resume to susan_isaak@self.com or fax to 212-286-6805 (no phone calls, please). The job will start in early-mid January.

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Ed hears ??¦ ??¦ that Elle magazine is looking for an editorial assistant to assist the fashion news director and the senior features editor. Ideal candidate will be organized, motivated, smart, and thick-skinned w/ good sense of humor. (Don??™t mention Ed)

??¦ that there is a fashion features editor position open at Fairchild's Women's Wear Daily (WWD). Contact is Pam Shave in HR. (DON??™T mention ED. Thanks.)

??¦ that LIFE Magazine needs a Research associate for three-person research department. Minimum 2 years of fact-checking experience, the more the better; highly motivated and resourceful researcher with commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and an appreciation of the big picture; ability to work fast under weekly deadline pressures, and in a collaborative work environment to close stories. Excellent organizational skills a must, some management experience a plus. Some reporting and/or writing may be possible, after demonstrating outstanding fact-checking skills. No Phone calls please. OK to mention Ed. Interested applicants, please apply here: http://jobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5101&codes=NXXX,29285BR

... that Esquire Magazine is looking for an EDITORIAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT. Responsibilities for this position will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Resizing, sending and tracking all art through pre-press; filing and protecting hard art; maintenance of the database of all hard art sent to pre-press; returning and checking in all art to photo; etc. Knowledge of scanning software, Photoshop, and Word a must. Experience working with InDesign and Illustrator is a BIG plus. You must be detail-oriented (meticulous), a multi-tasker, creative, a thinker, etc. Furthermore, it is critical that this person possess strong oral and written communications skills, have a positive "can do" attitude, and be a team-player. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter (including salary history and requirements) as a Word document to hgrayman@hearst.com (OK to mention Ed).

??¦ that there??™s an entry-level opportunity for an editorial assistant in the Design department of Metropolitan Home Magazine. The candidate will support two senior editors. Responsibilities include product ordering and tracking, photo shoot assistance, preparing expense reports, handling travel arrangements. Seeking a candidate with an appreciation of modern design. Candidate should possess initiative, strong organizational and communication skills. Seeking a candidate with a pleasant telephone manner and the ability to meet deadlines. College graduate preferred with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Our organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity for advancement. Please e-mail resume with cover letter, including salary requirements, to gcasale@hfmus.com. We will contact only those candidates whose experience matches our needs. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)