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Green-eyed monsters
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What??™s with all the people swarming the streets today acting like foo??™s? I swear that the entire state of New Jersey and all of the disaffected youth on Long Island were bused in for the St. Patty??™s Day parade in Manhattan. GAWD.

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Don't get all maxed out on the green beer and corned beef this week and forget that you've got a date for wine and prosciutto pizza with Ed next Wednesday. We're meeting at 7:30 pm on March 23 at Jones on Santa Monica Blvd. and Formosa (across from, well, the Formosa). Here's a link to more info: http://aolsvc.digitalcity.com/losangeles/dining/venue.adp?sbid=100086955

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News
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1. Editor & Publisher
Editor to Offer 2 Leads for Stories
By JOE STRUP
3/17/05

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000844185

Attention Associated Press members, prepare to get more for your money: Now available, two leads for the price of one.

In a break with tradition at the 156-year-old news cooperative, the AP will now offer two different leads for many of its news stories, the organization confirmed Wednesday.

"The concept is simple: On major spot stories -- especially when events happen early in the day -- we will provide you with two versions to choose between," the AP said in an advisory to members. "One will be the traditional 'straight lead' that leads with the main facts of what took place. The other will be the 'optional,' an alternative approach that attempts to draw in the reader through imagery, narrative devices, perspective or other creative means."

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2. New Times

Tabloid Valley Vanishes

By TREVOR AARONSON

Checkout lanes at grocery stores are all the same. Behind the rows of gum and breath mints are America's most delicious impulse buys: tabloid newspapers.

Cellulite Stars!
Drug Collapse!
Angelina Rejects Brad!
Did Britney's Hubby Cheat?
Slater's Stripper Obsession Drove Wife Away!
Lisa Marie Presley Engaged!

You've thumbed through them. You might have even bought one and gawked at photos of Janet in a thong, Jack with his paramour, and Dubya with his pair o' twins. Maybe you've even tested one of those miracle diets.

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A race for the eyes and buying power of high-end fashion insiders kicks off tomorrow with the debut of The Daily Front Row Extra.

The oversize glossy from management giant IMG - which also publishes The Daily, the chronicle of New York's twice-yearly Fashion Week - will be followed next week by the oversize magazine WWDScoop, from Women's Wear Daily.

In a big welcome for The Daily Front Row Extra, Conde Nast is the new mag's dominant advertiser. The company bought six consecutive pages to showcase its magazines and a seventh ad page is for Glamour, also a Conde Nast title.

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... that fact checkers are wanted! Spring/summer is a busy time for the kids at Niche Media - we'll be working on Gotham, Hamptons, Aspen Peak and LA Confidential. If you're an experienced fact checker who is willing to work part-time (a few weeks per month from home or office), get in touch. email betsey@gotham-magazine.com. (An official Ed2010 posting)

... that Budget Living Magazine is seeking a spring editorial intern, with the opportunity to continue through the summer. Duties include: assisting the editorial staff with research and light fact-checking, as well as general administrative tasks. We are a small staff, so you'll have wide range of responsibilities. This 2 to 3 days a week position is unpaid, and academic credit is encouraged, but NOT required. (If not receiving credit, we will ask for a letter of encouragement from your university or college) Please send a cover letter and resume in the body of your email to managing editor Iris Sutcliffe at jobs@budgetlivingmedia.com. NO CALLS OR EMAIL ATTACHMENTS PLEASE. (Official Ed posting)

...that Penthouse magazine is looking for a copy editor with a few years of experience. It's a laid-back environment and a chance to read some FUN articles. Contact Peter Bloch at pbloch@aol.com. (Probably better not to mention Ed)

... that Prevention magazine is looking for an editorial assistant in the New York office to support senior staff, do research, and act as a clerical liaison between New York and Pennsylvania offices. Potential for writing and editing. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, self-motivated, and resourceful, with a strong interest in health and women's service journalism. Experience with Quark and spreadsheet programs a plus. To apply, e-mail resume and cover letter to Amy O'Connor, Deputy Editor, at Amy.O'Connor@Rodale.com. (Don't mention Ed)

... that they are looking for 2 students to intern in the VITALS Magazine Fashion Department this summer. You must be a student to be considered for the position. VITALS magazine is a national men's and women's quarterly magazine based in New York. Interest in fashion is helpful, but not required. We are looking for resourceful, energetic students looking to make the most out of their internship. Responsibilities will include: returning designer clothes to the correct PR office, keeping the fashion closet organized and neat, light filing and faxing, helping the fashion asst with credits/captions, assisting fashion editors with various projects, bringing product to photography studio. If you are interested, please send your resume to elizabeth.toal@fairchildpub.com

... that Parenting is looking for an IMMEDIATE paid intern ($7/hr) to help coordinate their annual Toys of the Year contest. This intern will do primarily administrative work: logging toys into database, fielding phone calls from toy companies, managing toy closet, organizing mailings, and filing catalogs. We're looking for someone who's organized and fine with doing clerical work. The upside: You'll be the go-to person for a major project, get experience with product-driven stories and will work alongside some terrific editors. Plus: toys! Fun! Internship is 3 days a week, beginning 3/21/05 and ending 6/3/05. Contact: Amy Roberts, amy_roberts@timeinc.com. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a call for summer interns. If you applied for the lifestyle internship posted a few weeks ago and you are still looking to work RIGHT NOW, please re-submit your resume. Oh, and do mention Ed.

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