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Just when Ed gets out of one abusive relationship, he's gotten himself mixed up in yet another. Maybe it's because he feels loved when he's being beaten??¦. Oh, wait. Therapist says not to say that out loud. Anyhoo, as many of you have written to report, the www.ed2010.com website is STILL DOWN in many areas, including New York. Between beatings, Ed's working hard to fix it, so please be patient. Xoxo, Ed

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CALLING ALL SENIOR EDITORS!
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Do you work at a travel or lifestyle magazine OR at a weekly magazine in NYC? (or, Have a friend who does?) Ed needs you and your wisdom desperately and immediately. Please email Chandra@ed2010.com.

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Village Voice
Sarah Jewler Remembered
By Jarrett Murphy
January 6, 2005
http://www.villagevoice.com/blogs/pressclipsextra/

Sarah Jewler, New York magazine's managing editor and a former managing editor at the Voice, died last night at 56.

Jewler had been ill for some time with a rare blood disease that recently turned into leukemia, said New York spokeswoman Serena Torrey. Jewler had recently taken a leave of absence to prepare for a bone marrow transplant, and died in her sleep at the Tribeca home she shared with husband Jay Kennedy.

A private memorial service for Jewler's family is being planned for this weekend on Long Island's North Shore, and New York plans a memorial event in the near future.

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New York Daily News
Essence sale steams publisher
By Paul Colford
January 7, 2005
http://www.nydailynews.com/business/story/268806p-230218c.html

A leading African-American publisher has sounded a sour note over the pending sale of Essence Communications Partners, parent of black women's magazine Essence, to Time Warner.

Earl Graves Sr., chairman of Black Enterprise magazine, issued a statement saying it was unfortunate "there wasn't an open bidding process."

Black entrepreneurs "could have made an offer for the company and possibly preserve Essence as a black-owned business and institution," he added.

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New York Post
Conde Gets Conned
By Keith J. Kelly
January 7, 2005
http://www.nypost.com/business/kelly.htm

The richest man in New York City may be a little lighter in the pockets. S.I. Newhouse Jr.'s Advance Magazine group was stung by a $5.9 million embezzlement scheme.

Shortly before Christmas, federal prosecutors charged credit-collection manager Josef J. Murphy who works in Advance's shared-services facility in Wilmington, Del., with interstate transfer of stolen property and froze 18 accounts in four banks.

The facility houses back-shop credit and computer operations that handle Golf Digest, Parade and the glitzy Cond?© Nast titles that include Vanity Fair, Vogue, the New Yorker, GQ and Glamour.

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WHISPER JOBS
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Ed hears ??¦.

... that Budget Living is looking for freelance copy editors to work during closes. Must have a MINIMUM of 3 years in consumer magazines (women's mags preferred), know your way around Quark, be unafraid of long workdays, and of course turn out perfect pages. Submit resumes and cover letters to jobs@budgetlivingmedia.com, with FREELANCE COPY EDITOR in the subject line. NO CALLS (but ok to mention Ed in your email).

... that Ladies' Home Journal online (lhj.com) and MORE magazine online (more.com.) are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic Online Editorial Assistant to assist in all aspects of editing/producing 2 content-driven women's service Web sites. Duties include: produce channel pages, stories, quizzes, and slide shows, write promotions for sister sites, pitch stories and help write content (time permitting), help repackage material from the magazines into compelling Web content, and more. Qualifications: MUST have an interest in the Web; MUST have interest/experience in women's service journalism; BA in journalism, English or equivalent; Experience with Interwoven or another content management tool strongly preferred. Compensation: $12/hour. NOTE: This is a freelance, on-site role. Please send resume and cover letter to: Denise Tilles, Managing Editor, Denise.tilles@meredith.com. PLEASE: No phone calls or faxes. OK to mention ED

??¦ that Legal Assistant Today (www.legalassistanttoday.com) is seeking freelance writers who are based on the East Coast to writer news articles ranging between 300 and 600 words a piece. Fees per assignment aren't huge (anywhere from $95 to $175 per story), however all sources and their contact information are provided as well as specific guidelines and suggestions for fleshing out the stories. Assignments are available immediately for those who send NO MORE than three news clips, a resume and a well-crafted cover letter to: Rod Hughes at rhughes@jamespublishing.com. All successful freelancers are referred on to our sister publication, Law Office Computing for multiple freelance writing opportunities. (Best not to mention Ed)

... that the following job is open at Primedia Business in Kansas City. Broadcast Engineering, Associate Editor. Position responsibilities include editing articles, assisting in the production process, preparing weekly production reports, writing new product and industry briefs sections and some administrative duties. A minimum of 1-year experience in newspaper or magazine publishing and knowledge of PageMaker and Microsoft FrontPage is preferred. A bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or a related field is required. Candidates must be organized, posses solid AP style editing skills and have the ability to work independently. An attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. If you're interested, you can submit your resume to: Eva Hanson, Human Resources, 9800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212; ehanson@primediabusiness.com; 913-967-7543 (Best not to mention Ed)

??¦ that Interior Design magazine is seeking Freelance Fact-checkers, to work 1-2 weeks per month. Experience necessary, design and/or architecture background a plus. Please fax resumes and cover letters to: Mairi Beautyman, Interior Design, 646-746-7426. (Official Ed2010 posting)

??¦ that Prevention might be looking for an associate editor. Candidate must be able to work in the Pennsylvania office full-time, and they're looking for someone with a strong health background. Ed's tipster is not sure who the contact would be, but guesses it'd probably be the managing editor. (DO NOT mention Ed! He has no further information, this is all he was told.)

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Ed hears ??¦.

... that Elite Traveler is looking for an Editorial Intern to begin in February through May. Duties include fact-checking, attending press events and handling several columns...Please email resumes to jkrischer@elite-traveler.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that according to a friend of Ed's: Penthouse is repositioning, cleaning up a lot (really, that's already begun under the new owners) and we're looking for young and talented people. A music editor and a staff writer. Some experience is necessary. These aren't training wheels jobs, but you don't have a geezer load of experience. And, in many ways, it will really be a great opportunity for the person to do a lot of cool stuff and grow as an editor/writer. Lots of free-dum. Contact Michael Corcoran . (Best not to mention Ed, though)

??¦ that Redbook magazine, a Hearst publication, seeks an editorial intern for the Spring 2005 semester. We're looking for a college junior, senior or graduate student who is eager to learn, organized, independent and dependable. We need someone who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and follow them through to completion. Meticulous attention to detail is also critical. Ideally, the student will be available two full days per week (from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and must receive college credit for the internship. Interested and qualified candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter (within the body of the e-mail) to Tara Berson at tberson@hearst.com by Monday, January 10. Absolutely NO phone calls please. For information about the magazine, please visit us online at www.redbookmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

??¦ that Organic Style still has two Winter/Spring 2005 Internship positions available (there may be much crossover between these two). Features Department Intern: Must be available at least 2 full days per week to assist our Articles Director, Features editor, Health editor, and staff. Responsibilities include: story research, brainstorming ideas for short items, calling in products for stories and shoots, plus some general administrative work such as database maintenance, photocopying and mass mailings. Writing short news items or sidebars is a possibility but not guaranteed. We're looking for a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, who reads the magazine and is interested in lifestyle journalism, women's issues or environmental issues. Previous internship/office experience is a plus. Internships are UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Please send a cover letter indicating the days you are available and where/how you'll receive school credit, a resume, and any writing clips to: Virginia Sole-Smith, Assistant Editor, ORGANIC STYLE, 733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017; email: virginia.solesmith@rodale.com (OK to mention Ed)

??¦ that Organic Style still has two Winter/Spring 2005 Internship positions available (there may be much crossover between these two). Home Department Intern: Help is needed at least 2 full days per week. Duties will include: story research, organizing products for photo shoots, and some light filing, photocopying, and mailing. Perks: you may get to come on photo shoots and sit in on ideas meetings. Writing short items is a possibility but not guaranteed. We're looking for someone who is very organized and enthusiastic with an interest in interior design, garden design, or architecture. You will also help out in the Features, Beauty and Fashion departments on an as-needed basis. Previous internship/office experience is a plus. Internships are UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Please send a cover letter indicating the days you are available and where/how you'll receive school credit, a resume, and any writing clips to: Virginia Sole-Smith, Assistant Editor, ORGANIC STYLE, 733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017; email: virginia.solesmith@rodale.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that there is an internship opening right now in the Editor-in-Chief's office at Harper's Bazaar. If you are conscientious, flexible, able to receive school credit (internship is unpaid), and start immediately, please email your resume and cover letter to jlgallagher@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Good Housekeeping magazine is looking for 1 to 2 spring 2005 interns to help in the features department. Responsibilities include reporting, research for stories, brainstorming ideas, answering query submissions, and administrative work. Interns will also write for the web site (not bylined) and help maintain its content. A bylined piece in the magazine or on the Web site is rare but not impossible for an enthusiastic intern who pitches great ideas. Start date is flexible, but you must be available at least two afternoons or mornings a week. Internship is UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Previous internship/office experience is a plus; computer skills are a must. Please read at least one issue of the magazine before applying. Send a cover letter indicating why you want to work at Good Housekeeping, the days you are available, a resume, and any writing clips to: Kate Ashford, Good Housekeeping, 250 W. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019. Or fax 212-649-2340. (OK to mention Ed)

??¦ that Shop Etc. is currently looking for an organized and motivated intern to assist the Special Projects Director. It's fun-filled and fast-paced: You'll be working on the Smartchecks section (Shop Etc.'s exclusive gifts and offers) and other exciting daily projects. It's the perfect opportunity to get experience at a recently launched shopping magazine. E-mail cover letters (including how many days/week) and resumes to BPolin@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

??¦ that Weight Watchers Magazine is seeking an intern for the Spring 2005 semester (Feb-May). Schedule is flexible, approximately 2-3 days a week. Depending on experience, intern will assist editors with article research, fact-checking, and light administrative duties, and perhaps do some writing (sidebars, short articles, etc.). Intern may also assist the production department, so knowledge of Quark is helpful (but not required). Journalism majors and students with experience in campus journalism preferred. Internship is unpaid; college credit may be arranged. Please send resumes to Barbara Brody, senior editor, at brodyb@wwpublishinggroup.com. No phone calls, please.

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