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"Fatty fatty fat fat!"
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That's what Ed's jeans are shouting at him! He can hear them! Oh--now his belt is chiming in! SHUT UP! That's it--jeans are comin' off. The folks at the office are just going to have to deal.

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News
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1. NY Post
Newhouse Rules Mag Award Nominations
By Keith J. Kelly
3/21/05
http://www.nypost.com/business/41427.htm

They say the National Magazine Awards, also known as the Ellies, are all about the editors and the stories, but inside each corporation is an imaginary gauge tallying how it has fared against its rivals.

By that measure, the Newhouse family's Advance Publications unit ??” including Conde Nast, Golf Digest Cos., and Fairchild Publications ??” chalked up an astounding 32 nominations. More than half were drawn by the glitzy Conde Nast wing's The New Yorker, with 10 in nine categories, and Vanity Fair, with seven. < /p>

Vanity Fair Editor-In-Chief Graydon Carter is akin to a veteran pitcher who discovers he still has a 90-mile per-hour fastball. After getting shut out last year, this year he has seven nominations, including a general excellence nod.

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2.Slate
A Tabloid for 'Tweens: J-14 is shoddy, scatological, and wildly successful.
By Brendan I. Koerner
Friday, March 18, 2005
http://slate.msn.com/id/2115009/

Outrageously successfulUnless you're a female seventh grader who considers The O.C. star Rachel Bilson a paragon of earthly perfection, J-14 probably isn't part of your magazine-reading regimen. Nor should it be: There is little to recommend the publication, which revels in candid pictures of movie stars dislodging their wedgies and stories titled "My Crush Caught Me Taking a Dump!"

Nevertheless, J-14 is the No. 1 teen magazine on newsstands, where it sells more than 451,000 copies per month, 84,000 more than the venerable Seventeen. J-14 also beats out the industry's crop of "little sister" magazines, among them Teen People, Teen Vogue, and ELLEgirl. The 6-year-old magazine's success is even more impressive considering that these are otherwise dark days for teen magazines; last year, girls bought 1 million fewer teen magazines at the newsstand than they did in 2000, and longtime standard-bearers YM and Teen have both closed up shop. Why is J-14 flying off magazine racks while its competitors struggle?

For starters, because J-14 was designed with newsstand customers-not subscribers-in mind.
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3. NY Post
Sex and the Season

3/21/05
http://www.nypost.com/business/41447.htm

The too-cold, gray skies may not suggest it, but the current gal mags do: It's spring, time to begin to think about fashion trends and sex ??” not necessarily in that order.

The April issue of Cosmopolitan magazine delivers the goods on the how to of ultimate sexual pleasure. Its "Sex Treats for Him" piece ??” which cooks up bedroom tricks with everything from lusty card games to a tantalizing use of your guy's tie ??” describes in (overly) explicit detail how to push your partner's erotic buttons. Elsewhere, Cosmo serves up its usual ho-hum (i.e., "sexy tricks for staying on his mind"). But there are a few insightful stories, such as one on how to win people over. "Top 10 Rainy Day Deals" is also a good read.

Glamour pays tribute to gutsy women in its first-ever hero issue. The inspiring cover story features Meg Ryan and her female heroes, as photographed by the star herself, as well as two human-rights advocates and a rape victim who was instrumental in putting her rapist behind bars. Other cover-package highlights include a complete guide to cellulite and a list of foolproof beauty tricks used by celebrity makeup artists. Elsewhere, the magazine is packed with good fitness and beauty tips. The piece on how to cut 800 calories a day without noticing is worth reading!

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As if the media, after the past two years, needed a little reminder of what can happen when stories go awry, more evidence has emerged with the respected Technology Review magazine posting on its Web site a prominent, if brief, retraction:

"Technology Review, Inc. cannot vouch for the accuracy of 'Carly's Way,' by Michelle Delio, published online on March 4, 2005. Nor can we stand by 'Carly's Gone. HP Celebrates,' also by Delio, published online on February 10, 2005. We regret publishing the stories."

The note was signed on Friday by Jason Pontin, the editor-in-chief. The two stories have been scrubbed from the magazine's Web site, at www.technologyreview.com. Clicking on a link to the stories brings a visitor to the retraction.

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Sheepish though they may be about profiting from George Bush's re-election, some liberal magazines have seen subscriptions rise during the recent political season.

"We had a huge spike in orders beginning the day after the election," said Art Stupar, vice president for circulation at The Nation, which comes out weekly. "In fact, our Web site, in the week following the election, generated 2,600 subscriptions." Typically, The Nation gets no more than 500 subscriptions a week through its Web site, he said.

Overall subscriptions to The Nation reached 184,000 at the end of December, up 24,000 from the previous year; they have doubled since 2000, with a spurt in 2003, when the war in Iraq got under way. "You could say that all the way through, for four years, we've benefited from the follies of the Bush administration," Mr. Stupar said.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears??¦

... that Breathe Magazine, an upscale, yoga-minded lifestyles magazine, is looking for part-time editorial interns to start at the beginning of June. Interns will work on story research, contacting press reps, organizing products/PR info, factchecking and assisting the editors with just about everything. The staff is small so you'll be in close contact (and quarters) with everyone. We'd like a commitment of about 10-15 hours a week. The internship is unpaid and credit is optional. Interested applicants should send resumes with a cover letter to Kristine Brabson at kristine@breathemag.com. Check out www.breathemag.com for more info. (OK to mention Ed)

... that there are medical editor/writer jobs and internships available at Dowden Health Media, in northern Bergen Co NJ. Their website is dowdenhealth.com, and our tipster says the offices are "not accessible by bus or train at all." (Don't mention Ed)

... that Body+Soul, now part of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, may be hiring an editorial assistant soon. Job is near Boston. Email resumes to DRess@bodyandsoulmag.com. No calls! (OK to mention Ed)

... that Woman's Day Magazine is seeking an Associate Features Editor/Associate Reader Editor. The candidate will be responsible for two front-of-the-book columns as well as some features, plus book excerpts and travel-related content. Responsibilities include generating ideas, researching, writing, assigning, and editing stories. A minimum of 4 years related experience in an editorial department of a consumer magazine required. Candidate must be a team player with excellent writing and editing skills. College graduate preferred. . Please e-mail resume with salary history to gcasale@hfmus.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that a Manhattan-based fashion magazine seeks freelance copy editor. Candidate should be very familiar with current fashion designers, labels, music, entertainment, design, restaurants, etc. Knowledge of AP Style and attention to detail a MUST. Ideal candidate is very comfortable in fast-paced, exciting environment. The job would require you to be on site 4-5 days a month (approximately 20-25 hours) while we are on deadline and you will be working closely with our Senior Editor. We are a fun and laid-back magazine, but at the same time take what we do very seriously and only people with the same mindset need apply. Please include references and previous magazines you have worked for with your resume. Pay rate is $15/hr. OK TO MENTION ED. NO PHONE CALLS. Email general@zinkmag.com

... that there's an editorial asst position opening up in the music dept at Rolling Stone, assisting Joe Levy. Resumes should go to Human Resources. (Don't mention Ed)

... that POZ magazine is looking for magazine-and-web-savvy J-school students as summer interns. We are undertaking an intensive, ambitious relaunch of our magazine and website with one of the industry's leading designer, and this is a great opportunity for you to get deeply involved in developing the concepts and content for both venues. You will work closely with editors, evaluating formats, developing departments, packaging information, writing short pieces and numerous other administrative duties. Positions are full time or part-time, available immediately and will run through summer. Candidates should be in school (earning credit) or willing to work for experience as the positions are unpaid. Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly organized and have a basic knowledge of MAC and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Quark a plus. E-mail cover letter and resume to resumes@poz.com OR fax to 212-675-8505. POZ is a monthly news, culture, treatment, and lifestyle service magazine for HIV positive readers with a circulation of 100,000. In addition, Smart + Strong publishes up to three special issues per month, also focusing on HIV treatment, health service, or awareness-raising content, as well as newsletters and other marketing and educational materials. (Official Ed2010 posting)

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