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Ghostface Killa
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That's what Ed is to household pests, man. He straight drowned a waterbug in a pool of RAID this morning. He was like "Booyeah!" (He couldn't bring himself to dispose of the body, though. Because it's, like, really gross and awful. The wings are all splayed out and plastered to the floor and the legs are all nightmarishly curled up. In fact, Ed doesn't think he can go home tonight. Can he stay wit' you?)

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1. Folio
Source Co-Founder Quits, Then Vows to Stay, As Discrimination and Harassment Allegations Arise
By Dylan Stableford
4/12/05
http://www.foliomag.com/index.php?id=396&backPID=392&tt_news=681

Raymond "Benzino" Scott, the co-founder and co-owner of the self-proclaimed "bible of hip-hop" magazine The Source, on Monday vowed to stay on after abruptly resigning as chief brand manager late last Friday, as two former high-ranking staffers filed claims of gender discrimination and sexual harassment against him and David Mays, the magazine's CEO.

Scott says his initial resignation, in which he stated that a longstanding public feud with the rapper Eminem and an industry culture of political correctness led to his decision, came out of frustration. "I was frustrated," says Scott. "I felt consumed."

Scott also says his decision came after Def Jam Records pulled advertising out of The Source on Friday and that brass at Eminem's label, Interscope Records, had threatened to remove Def Jam chairman Antonio "LA" Reid. Both record labels are owned by Universal Music Group. Scott says he did not want to see Reid get fired over his spat with the rapper. He says he was convinced to stay on after meeting late Friday with Mays, Reverend Al Sharpton and executives from Black Enterprise, the magazine's chief investors. Scott says he was never going to relinquish ownership, but only "creativity."
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2. NY Post (Page Six)
Bonuses are bulging
By Richard Johnson
4/12/05
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/42580.htm

Oprah Winfrey surprised 100 editorial and advertising staffers of O, The Oprah Magazine, by giving them $5,000 bonuses on Sunday night. The talk show queen, celebrating the fifth anniversary of her vanity mag at the Park Avenue penthouse of Hearst Magazines president Cathie Black, told her grateful underlings: "I figured I would give you five things you could really use." Best of all, the bonuses were tax-free. Winfrey was criticized last year when, after she gave away 276 cars to an audience of her show, the winners discovered they had to fork over $7,000 in taxes to keep their $28,500 Pontiac G-Sixes.

Whether they're ranking America's greatest presidents, best big-screen love stories, or all-time baseball teams, lists exist to get on people's nerves.

If you want to start verbal fisticuffs -- or the real thing, particularly if alcohol is involved -- just start discussing some list claiming ''Seinfeld" is funnier than ''I Love Lucy," or the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls were better than the 1985-86 Boston Celtics.

And so it is with Time's list of the world's 100 most influential people, released this week. Meant to represent the ''men and women whose power, talent, or moral example is transforming the world," according to the weekly newsmagazine's editors, there are such usual suspects as President Bush, Apple's Steve Jobs, and Oprah Winfrey. Despots and desperados are represented by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who has led the anti-US insurgency in Iraq.

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WhisperJobs, yo.
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Ed hears. . .

. . . that Teen Vogue (in NYC) is looking for an online editorial assistant to write fashion, beauty, and pop-culture features for the website, in addition to editing freelance writers, maintaining PR contacts, scheduling photo shoots, and monitoring reader feedback. Applicants should possess strong writing and editing skills, as well as an interest in fashion, beauty, and celebrity. Advanced computer skills are not required. This is a full-time freelance position. Send resumes to Kimball_Hastings@TeenVogue.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Boulevard Publishing, a young, independent publishing company, is looking to hire another staff writer and (potentially) another editor for its two Miami (FL) zines (each with a circulation of 30,000-40,000). The papers cover local politics, community news, and art & culture on Miami Beach and the Miami metro area (which includes the Miami Arts District, the Design District and the Wynwood Art District -- the most culturally booming neighborhoods in Miami right now). Good pay, friendly environment, lots of creative freedom. Email resumes and writing samples to klee@biscayneboulevard.com. (Don't mention Ed)

. . .that US Weekly is no longer accepting resumes for the summer internship! Please do not send resumes or cover letters. Thank you!

. . . that Elle Girl (in NYC) is seeking a photo/bookings assistant. Candidate will assist photo/bookings editor in all aspects of the job under the direction of the photo/bookings editor and art director. Candidate will also be responsible for departmental administrative duties. Some duties would be: organize art and send it out to color separator during pre production, order and organize all prints, photo research, assist in shoot production, invoicing and billings, etc. A minimum of 6 months related experience. College graduate preferred. Please e-mail resumes to: mmaymi@hfmus.com. Please put "Photo/Bookings Assistant: YOUR NAME" in the subject heading. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Hachette Filipacchi Media US Inc. has an opportunity for an associate editor at For Me Magazine (in NYC). Responsibilities include developing, writing and editing content for pages covering various women's lifestyle topics, such as career, relationships and beauty. Some story assigning will be involved as well. A minimum of 2 to 3 years related editorial experience with a consumer magazine is required. Ideal candidate should be highly motivated and able to routinely generate fresh and fun ideas for feature articles and section-specific pieces. College graduate preferred. 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. No phone calls please. EEO (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Dickey Publishing Inc, publishers of JEZEBEL and Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazines based in Atlanta, is looking for the following freelance: 1) social events reporters/photographers to cover evening and weekend events, 2) copyeditor (must be a 10+ in grammar and technical rules. Some can be conducted over e-mail/fax with some office time), 3) fashion reporter/stylist (someone who can pull clothing as well as style creative sets) and 4) summer interns (internships are non-paid but offer a ton of great hands on experience. Please send resume and clips to bweitzman@jezebelmagazine.com, no calls please. Okay to mention Ed2010.

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