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A very smart man once told Ed??¦
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Making out at a party says many things, but "I am genuinely interested in you" is not one of them. Alas.

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Ed hearts Editorial Assistants!
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Join Ed, senior-level editors and your E.A. peers for the first-ever Ed SquareTable Discussion. We'll be talking about what your boss wishes you'd do but is afraid to tell you, what she wishes you'd stop doing, how to know if you're doing a good job, what other EAs are doing that you're not (and should!), and how to get promoted.
Cost: $20; Location: NYC, spot is TBA
NOTE: The event is limited to the first 50 qualified respondents. To qualify, you MUST be currently employed as an Editorial Assistant at a magazine and fill out all of the below information with your RSVP to amy@ed2010.com by TUESDAY, DEC. 21.
Your Name
Where You Work
Your Job Title (as it appears on the masthead)
The Departments and/or Editors that you assist
How long you've been there
Join up, Buttercup!

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News
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1. NY Daily News
Sex, lies & videotape
By Lloyd Grove
December 17, 2004
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/gossip/story/262920p-225079c.html

Rolling Stone names its 2004 "People of the Year" in the upcoming issue - and several of the 24 apparently grateful honorees bared their souls for the mag.

Such as: Lindsay Lohan, on being gossip column fodder: "The good part of it is people are taking the time to make things up about me. It's very flattering. Also, you know, when it comes to this business, you aspire to have that recognition and be in those tabloids."

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2. Gawker
Jessica Simpson: ???Bum Steer??™
no writer
December 16, 2004 http://www.gawker.com/news/culture/nick-jessica/index.php#jessica-simpson-bum-steer-027881>

Well, it ain't TIME's "Person of the Year," but Jessica Simpson has the honor of being named "Bum Steer of the Year" by Texas Monthly. She joins illustrious past winners like Matthew McConaughey and Anna Nicole Smith, both of whom were nice enough to turn themselves into punchlines for our amusement and edification.

Is it even possible to play bongos naked without thinking of McConaughey? Can you not think of Smith whenever your aunt gets so drunk she slurs her words and pops out of her dress? (Which reminds us: Christmas is almost here.) And now Simpson, who put her genius-level IQ on the line to be the butt of every dumb blond joke known to man.

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3. The Black Table
Out With the Old, In with 2005??™s New Reads
The Black Table
December 16, 2004
http://www.blacktable.com/mags041216.htm

At the end of every year, The Black Table goes through the heap of magazines we subscribe to, kill off the ones that disappointed and load up on a whole new batch. Yet again, The Black Table has tackled the magazine rack and found four magazines you should take a shot at over the next 12 months, four you should shun from the mailbox and one you need to keep an eye on.

Yes, we know the goddamn New York Observer ran something yesterday called "Maggo" in its Observatory column written by Tom Scocca. They did a marvelous job. Thankfully -- and not surprisingly -- they didn't pick anything we're recommending. And, anyway, we did this last year when that Scocca fella was still dicking around at the Washington City Paper.

So, here's our attempt. Enjoy.

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Whisper Jobs and Internships
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Ed hears??¦

??¦ that Glamour Magazine is looking for a fact-checker. Must have at least 4 years experience with a major magazine. Must have substantial investigative or health experience as well as extensive legal experience. Please only apply if you meet the above requirements. Send resume to: Michele_Shapiro@glamour.com. No phone calls. OK to mention Ed.

??¦ that Hachette Filipacchi Media US, the world??™s largest publisher of consumer magazines, has an opportunity for an Assistant Editor at Metropolitan Home. Responsibilities include Fact-checking, processing and tracking contracts, layouts, word counts and back up materials to the writers, trafficking stories during closing, and proofreading copy, providing documents to other departments, and responding to unsolicited manuscripts. Candidate should have minimum 1-year editorial experience at a Magazine. College graduate preferred. Must have a strong interest in Interior Design and Architecture. Knowledge of Quark Copy desk a plus. 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. EEO OK to mention Ed.

??¦ that AMI Mini Mags Group (One Park Avenue, Third Floor, NY, NY 10016) is looking for an editorial intern to start in early January. Intern will work with the editorial staff on anything and everything, including photo research, proofreading/copyediting, organizing products, and assisting the editors with all administrative tasks. We'd like a commitment of about 25 hours a week (three full days or several half days). Class credit is optional. Interested applicants should direct resumes with cover letters to Alison Leigh-Guerin at the address above or: aguerin@amilink.com. OK to mention Ed.

??¦ that Bridal Guide, a national bimonthly service magazine, is seeking enthusiastic editorial interns to work in the features/travel department. The position is unpaid but college students may receive academic credit. The intern should have excellent writing skills. Responsibilities include calling in and returning products, fact checking and reporting and basic administrative duties. As this is a small staff, the intern will also have the opportunity to write. Please send a cover letter and resume to Valerie Berrios at vberrios@bridalguide.com or mail to 3 East 54th Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022. OK to mention Ed.