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NYC Happy Hour, yo!
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Ed's blood sugar is plummeting and he must eat--but he wanted to tell you about this before he passes out:
The next NYC Happy Hour is Monday, July 25th at Lunasa, 126 First Ave b/t 7th and St. Marks. He is booking the entire garden just for y'all from 7 to 9 p.m.

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News
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1. Media Week
Life & Style Ups Circ to 500,000
By Stephanie D. Smith
7/11/05
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000977139

Bauer Publishing's Life & Style announced it will raise its rate base to 500,000 from 350,000 effective Sept. 1, a 43 percent increase.

The magazine will also obtain an additional 50,000 racks, bringing the total to 160,000 nationwide.

"Life & Style has created a brand new niche in the weekly category with its blend of celebrity news and lifestyle trends," said Rosanna Giacalone, publisher of Life & Style. "Consumers are fascinated by celebrity lifestyle trends, and Life & Style shows readers how to create and buy them."

Us Weekly editor Janice Min and Wenner Media agree on what she should be paid: $1.2 million per year, according to a source familiar with Min's contract negotiations. But they don't agree about what she can serve for lunch.

Owing to an impasse over staff perks--including catered meals--Min's contract expired last week before a new one could be signed. Though the New York Post reported last month that the two sides had settled on a deal, Min is now a free agent.

So if your publication needs punchier cover lines, try meeting Min's price--and bringing some cold cuts. On July 4, Whole Foods delivered lunchtime sandwiches to Us staffers who were spending the nation's birthday at the office. The workers also got catered breakfast and dinner. According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Min wants make such holiday meals a permanent perk at the magazine. She also wants to fill three currently vacant staff positions and to allow staffers to expense cab rides home after 9 p.m.

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I know all you want to do is go to the beach and read Ed Klein's The Truth About Hillary, but the real truth is that we've got some serious work to do here, people, and I'm concerned that some of you are just not keeping up. So I've decided we're having a media-studies pop quiz. Right now. What's that? Yes, I'm serious. Clear your desks and take out your No. 2 pencils. And stop your groaning!

The best catchphrase of the year so far is:
A. "I can't be cool. I can't be laid-back. Something happened and I want to celebrate it."
B. "If you start talking about chemical imbalance, you have to evaluate and read the research papers on how they came up with these theories, Matt, OK? That's what I've done."
C. "They smell good. They look pretty. I love women. I do."
D. "You don't know the history of psychiatry. I do."

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5. Wall Street Journal
Democrats Step Up Attacks on Rove After Time Email
By JOHN D. MCKINNON and ANNE MARIE SQUEO
7/12/05
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/0,,SB112111833574482639-IhjfYNmlaJ4opyqZn2Hb6eFm4,00.html

Democrats moved to capitalize on the news that President Bush's strategist, Karl Rove, passed along word of a CIA operative's employment, while the White House declined to address questions about past statements that anyone involved in the "outing" would be fired.

While prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald and a federal grand jury continue probing potential criminal violations, Democrats stepped up attacks on Mr. Rove. Rep. Henry Waxman of California asked the Republican chairman of the Committee on Government Reform to hold hearings into the "extraordinary" actions of Mr. Rove.

The escalating Democratic rhetoric followed an important turn in the two-year saga of former diplomat Joseph Wilson, who in 2003 publicly questioned the Bush administration's justification for the Iraq war, and of his wife, Valerie Plame, whose status as a Central Intelligence Agency employee was subsequently reported by columnist Robert Novak and Time magazine. Democrats used a Newsweek article about internal Time emails showing that Mr. Rove told reporter Matt Cooper that Mr. Wilson's wife worked for the CIA to cast the administration as underhanded and bullying in its conduct of foreign policy.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears...

... that Rodale Custom Publishing (located in NYC) is looking for a managing editor to oversee the production of two bimonthly titles (one is in production, one is starting up). Duties will include traffickingcopy, setting up workflow, coordinating production staff, mapping, scheduling and overseeing the hiring of copy and research freelancers. Person must be extremely organized, motivated and patient. Send resume and cover letter to tara.cox@rodale.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that San Diego Magazine, recently acquired by Curtco Media (Robb Report, Worth, etc.), is looking for a part-time receptionist to work Mon.-Fri. from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Must have had previous experience covering phones and have a friendly, upbeat attitude. Person will also help with mailings, data entry, scheduling, and general office duties. Please send resume to katie@sandiegomag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Real Simple seeks an experienced art director to join its small but dedicated team. The successful candidate will have a breadth of experience within the category, and bring a refined approach and sophisticated eye to their work. They will be comfortable working autonomously or collaboratively as required, making beautiful, inspired and intelligent stories for the magazine. They will have at least seven years experience in editorial design and layout, as well as five years experience in photographic art direction: briefing stylists and photographers, refining the vision during production, and working on set with a team to create imagery in keeping with the Real Simple aesthetic. They must be confident and capable in conceiving visual ideas, evolving them with editors, and bringing them to life on the page. This is a rare opportunity for an individual to work at the most beautiful and relevant women's magazine on the market during a period of rapid and dynamic growth. If interested, please apply here: http://jobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_home.asp? partnerid=391&siteid=5101&codes=NXXX,45279BR (OK to mention Ed)

... that the Center for Public Integrity in Washington, DC is looking for a writer with strong CAR skills to become assistant database editor. Magazine background a big plus. Contact dlathrop@publicintegrity.org. (Don't mention Ed)

... that there's an opening for an associate editor??”great entry level position for motivated, organized, take-charge individual??”for national monthly women's romance magazine. Start salary $24,000. Send resume to cprebich@dorchestermedia.com. (Best not to mention Ed)

... that the IMPRESSIONS magazine family of products has an opening for an assistant editor in the Atlanta area. We produce a variety of B2B print publications and are a pioneer in the publication of digital magazines. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, multitasking and communication skills, proven writing and editing experience with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, and one to two years print journalism experience (internship or equivalent experience will be considered). Some travel required. No relocation assistance is offered for this position. The individual should send his or her resume and three clips of recent writing to: Richard Lebovitz, Editorial Director, 1145 Sanctuary Pkwy., Suite 355, Alpharetta, GA 30004; FAX 770-777-8733; e-mail: rlebovitz@embmag.com; Web site: www.impressionsmag.com and www.embmag.com. (Do NOT mention Ed!)

... that O, The Oprah Magazine is looking for fall interns in the fashion department of its New York City office. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in fashion, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior magazine internship experience preferred, but not required. Open to college students in need of credit. Must be able to start in late August/early September and work full-time, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week. This is a non-paid/credit opportunity for a full-time or part-time student. Send resume and cover letter to ofashioninternship@hearst.com. Deadline is July 22; applications will not be reviewed after that time. Please put "fashion internship" in subject heading. NO PHONE CALLS.

... that InStyle special issues (Weddings, Home, and Makeover) may be looking for an art intern for layouts and graphic design. Must know Quark, Photoshop. Pay is $10/hour. DO NOT MENTION ED!!!

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