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Wow. Stories are fallin' apart right and left, Ed forgot his gym shoes AND the cafeteria was out of his favorite balsamic vinaigrette at lunch--yet Ed is strangely calm. Perhaps it's the power of his new mantra, which he learned from a very wise man by the name of George W. Schnarre: "It's all good, baby."

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Just a couple of sleeps until the Happy Hour returns to Minneapolis! Come join other Twin Cities media slaves at Grumpy's Downtown (on Washington near the Metrodome) from 6-8ish on Wed. to find yourself awash in the soothing Ed vibes. Drink specials, food, parking, patio, and the love of your fellow Ed-politans.

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News
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1. NY Post
'Oops, Mommy,' No Britney

4/18/05
http://www.nypost.com/business/42885.htm

With a nod to the best of the parenting magazines reviewed today, we can be excused for taking a bow for our own recent playful cover mockup of Britney and baby, with such gems as, "Oops, Mommy I Did It Again," "Help Inside."

Parents magazine was writing about a Britney Spears pregnancy before the world knew ??” its readers' poll this month says 53 percent think she and hubby Kevin Federline should wait a couple of years before starting a family. Too bad Parents didn't splash the item on its cover (had it only known last week's news at press time). It could have boosted its sagging newsstand sales (down 23 percent last year), at 2.05 million, for this largest-circulation title.

Britney would love Child magazine, as it has plenty of big pictures, a brilliant fashion layout and some great advice on how to decorate her nursery. Editor Miriam Around, in the post for five years now, has done a great job in attracting more upscale readers and more advertisers. One of her tactics might be limiting the number of photos of kids; the current issue seems to carry more photos of adults than tykes. Ya never know.

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2. NY Times
Pushing (and Toeing) the Line in China
By David Barboza
4/18/05
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/18/business/worldbusiness/18shanghai.html?

BEIJING - Hu Shuli, the most powerful business editor in China, used to write propaganda for Workers' Daily, the Communist Party's publication. Now Ms. Hu pushes an aggressive staff of 50 young journalists to investigate government corruption and lift the veil on corporate fraud in China.

Since 1998, Ms. Hu, 52, has been the driving force behind Caijing magazine, a thriving business journal published twice a month that is now a must-read in the capital. At a time when the state still holds tight control over the media, regularly censoring articles and closing down errant publications, Caijing (which means "finance and economy") has artfully pushed the envelope on what is journalistically permissible, writing expos?©s on the government's reaction to severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS; stock market manipulation; and corruption at some of the nation's biggest state-owned banks.

"I know how to measure the boundary lines," Ms. Hu said over lunch. "We go up to the line - and we might even push it. But we never cross it."

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears??¦

... that M Magazine, a national entertainment magazine for teen and tween girls (located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ), is seeking an art assistant who can help our art and editorial departments ASAP! Duties include: Assisting the Art Department with daily tasks such as scanning photos, converting art and shipping pages to production; Administrative tasks such as sorting mail, billing, and processing giveaways; Updating the website. Candidates must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXPress. We are located at the foot of the George Washington Bridge in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and are easily accessible via NY/NJ public transportation. Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@bauer-usa.com (subject: Freelance Art Assistant). No phone calls please; ok to mention Ed.

... that SELF magazine is already interviewing for Fall fashion interns. This is a great opportunity for those interested in fashion editing to gain experience at a national woman's lifestyle magazine. This internship is for school credit only and you must be available at least 2-3 days a week. Only enthusiastic, responsible and trustworthy applicants will be considered. Please e-mail all resumes to Joyann King at Joyann_King@condenast.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Having Church, a new Christian publication in the Norfolk, VA area, DESPERATELY seeks writers and ideas for upcoming issue as well as future ones. We need department stories, 500 wds or less in the following topics: Personal devotions; Music; Spiritual advice; Sex and relationships. We pay $50 for department stories, $75 for features (600-900 wds) We cater to all denominations and OPEN to ALL ideas, so long as you put a spiritual twist. NO topic is taboo, so if there's something you've been dying to say, here's your chance. Send a resume and 1pg query selling your idea and why you should write it to: havingchurchstories@yahoo.com. Include some research and/or background info about topic and paste info in the email. Please respond NOW ( we need you) or no later than April 22 for next issue submissions. Hampton Roads area writers a PLUS, but not necessary. Check out havingchurch.com. (OK to mention Ed)

(Ed knows this isn't a mag edit spot, but they're recruiting mag edit people, yo.) ... that a major film production company is looking for a development assistant. "Our ideal candidate is an editorial assistant or assistant editor at a major magazine or trade publishing house--Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Knopf, Houghton--who wants to make a lateral move into the film world. The job has many administrative duties but also allows for creative work, reading, and decision-making. We need a fantastic writer with good taste who will prosper in a high-pressure work environment." Email devassist05@hotmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Sync magazine has an opening for a PAID part-time Summer editorial intern, to work May through August. Must be enrolled at an accredited university. Responsibilities include: calling in product, research, transcription, pitching stories and writing! Yes, the truly ambitious will be rewarded with clips. Sync is a new men's lifestyle and tech magazine published by Ziff Davis. Interested applicants should email lesley_savage@syncmagazine.com no later than APRIL 29. Please include a resume and "INTERN APPLICANT" in the subject line of the email. (Best not to mention Ed)

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