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It??™s all about the tots
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Guess what Ed??™s having for dinner?! Tater tots, dude. He loved them WAY before Napoleon Dynamite did.

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1. NY Post
Lion in Wintour
By Sara Stewart
2/1/05

THAT bob. That scowl. That bone-chilling glare. Nobody inspires envy, fear and - apparently - hatred quite like icy editrix Anna Wintour, parodied in "The Devil Wears Prada" and now the subject of a biting unauthorized biography hitting stores today.

Jerry Oppenheimer's "Front Row: Anna Wintour: The Cool Life and Hot Times of Vogue's Editor-in-Chief" (St. Martin's Press, $24.95) chronicles her calculated climb to the most powerful job in fashion, starting with her days as a British schoolgirl, aching to be free of her itchy brown school uniform.

Even as a young teen in London - who already had her signature bob by age 14 - young Anna displayed the qualities that would someday serve her so well: obsession with the latest trends, desire to be part of the most fashionable circles, a weakness for older men and mostly, complete confidence in her own vision, which is widely regarded as brilliant, at least where fashion is concerned.

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2. NY Daily News
Reagan specials top mag sales
By Paul Colford
2/1/05
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Two years ago, Mitch Powers and Ed Brown were working with the Army National Guard on Internet projects and fell in love with the branch of citizen-soldiers. Although neither had served in the Guard and both had limited publishing experience, they decided that this service needed its own magazine.

Mr. Powers and Mr. Brown, two executives of Iostudio, a Nashville media company, came up with GX, a valentine to the National Guard, with articles about men and women who left their jobs and families to fight and rebuild in places like Afghanistan and Iraq.

Filled with poems written by children of soldiers who have been activated, photo features of the National Guard offering a helping hand and how-to articles about being a better fighter, GX, which stands for "Guard Experience," might be viewed as quaint at a time when many Americans have complicated opinions about the country's military efforts abroad.

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WhisperJobs and Internships
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Ed hears??¦

??¦ that the New Republic in Washington D.C. needs a new intern in its politics/news division stat. The intern would be responsible for fact-checking, pizza-fetching, and, by the time his or her 6-month term ends, writing. The position is paid with benefits, a truly great entry position. Contact the assistant managing editor, Adam Kushner ??“ akushner@tnr.com. (Best not to mention Ed.)

??¦ that DIRECTV - The Guide (published by Meredith in NYC) is looking for freelance proofreaders and fact checkers to work on a month-in, month-out project basis. Knowledge of TV, film and entertainment in general is very important. The editor likes to be contacted by email. He's too busy to take calls and won't like you if you call him! He's just crazy about reading cover letters and resumes on his screen over lunch, though. Go figure. He can be reached this way: steve.d'emidio@meredith.com. (Definitely mention Ed).

??¦ that Display & Design Ideas magazine, a monthly Alpharetta, Ga.-based magazinethat focuses on the retail design industry, is seeking interns for the spring and summer semesters. This is a great opportunity to gain solid clips (several interns have even gotten cover stories!) and to learn about the workings of a magazine. The internship is unpaid, but we will work to help you get school credit. In addition, gas money to and from work will most likely be paid. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, with a resume attached, to editor RoxAnna Sway at rsway@ddimagazine.com (Do NOT mention Ed.)

... that SHOP Etc. is looking for a home-department intern to start immediately. Duties include research, calling in/returning products and assisting on photo shoots. Need someone to work Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. Unpaid, for academic credit. Email availability and resume to mcrowell@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that there's an opportunity for a senior editor at ELLE DECOR magazine. ELLE DECOR is seeking a talented text editor and writer with a strong interest in design. Creative thinking, excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce on tight deadlines are a must. Five years experience at a consumer magazine or newspaper required. Our organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity for advancement. Please e-mail r?©sum?© with cover letter, including salary requirements to jobs@hfmus.com. We will contact only those candidates whose experience matches our needs. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EEO (OK to mention Ed)

... that NBA Entertainment (the Secaucus, NJ wing) is looking for an editorial assistant (project employee, 6-9 month assignment maximum) within its Publishing dept. to proof books, magazines and trading cards. Apply through NBA.com (Don't mention Ed)

... that Woman's Day may be looking for a health editor (it would be a pretty senior position). The tipster gave no details. (So don't mention Ed, duh)

... that Watercraft World Magazine based in Southern California is looking for a new editor. Responsibilities will include writing articles/features, coordinating with stable of writers, selecting art and overseeing overall production of the magazine. Pay is about $50k/year. Additional details and contact info is available on MediaBistro.com. It helps if you're a SoCal local as I don't think relocation costs will be covered. Should have prior experience running a magazine and would help if you were into PWC. PLEASE DO NOT MENTION ED!

... that Laptop Magazine is looking for an associate editor. Duties are primarily copy, but writing and section editing opportunities exist for the motivated. No tech knowledge required. 1-3 years experience preferred, but recent grads with impeccable grammar and a sharp eye should apply, too. Send resumes (pronto) to EIC Mark Spoonauer at mspoonauer@bedfordmags.com. (Best not to mention Ed)