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******* Women may make most of the car-buying decisions across America--but don't underestimate the power of the male midlife crisis. Car mags these days are chock-a-block with middle-aged men test-driving muscle cars. There's just something about an automobile that appeals to the macho side in everyone. It has always been that way and probably always will. So it must be extremely embarrassing for the folks at Car and Driver to get their butts kicked so soundly by the competition. The August issue's reviews of the new Hummer H3, Porsche Cayman S, Ferrari SuperAmerica and Ford GT each left us underwhelmed. The writing style is more tech-centric than other car mags, with little traction in the real world. We were also disappointed by the photos, which tended to be too small and unimaginatively used. For example, how can the editors review the SuperAmerica using only what appear to be stock photos? Very weak. On the other hand, Motor Trend's August rocked, from its cover story using the streets of San Francisco to test-drive the new Charger against the Mustang GT to its back-of-the-book essay on Steve McQueen. Props to editor Angus MacKenzie and his team; they blow away the competition. The magazine's writing style is aimed not at our inner grease monkey but at our more common love for cars. It's the little things, like explaining to readers where they are test-driving the cars. The photos accompanying the review of the H3 are fabulous. We can't tell why circulation at this Primedia title is down 11 percent, a steeper decline then its rivals. It's a much better read, easier on the eyes and doesn't take itself so seriously. MORE ONLINE
2. TIME.com
It was my first interview with the President, and I expected a simple "Hello" when I walked into the Oval Office last December. Instead, George W. Bush joked, "Cooper! I thought you'd be in jail by now." The leader of the free world, it seems, had been following my fight against a federal subpoena seeking my testimony in the case of the leaking of the name of a CIA officer. I thought it was funny and good-natured of the President, but the line reminded me that I was, very weirdly, in the Oval Office, out on bond from a prison sentence, awaiting appeal--in large part, for protecting the confidence of someone in the West Wing. "What can I say, Mr. President," I replied, smiling. "The wheels of justice grind slowly." After a fight that went all the way to the Supreme Court, the wheels of justice have stopped grinding--for me, anyway. Last week I testified before the federal grand jury investigating the leak. I did so after I received a specific last-minute waiver from one of my sources, Karl Rove, the President's top political adviser, releasing me from any claim of confidentiality he might have about our conversations in July 2003. Under federal law grand jurors and prosecutors are sworn to secrecy but those who testify, like me, are under no such obligation, which is why I'm able to tell you what happened in the grand jury room. Patrick Fitzgerald, the special counsel, told me that he would prefer that I not discuss the matter, and I suspect he said the same thing to White House officials who are now treating his request as a command and refusing to comment on the case. I don't know if I can illuminate this confounding investigation, but I can at least explain my small part in it. Like the blindfolded man and the elephant, all I know is what seems to be in front of me. So here's what happened last Wednesday. MORE ONLINE
3. NY Times
TWO strivers came together in a room in July of 2003. One was a former bodybuilder turned actor who wanted to be king, at least of California, and the other was a former C.P.A. who has refashioned himself into a media mogul who hoped to take his company public. Each had something the other wanted, although it could be argued that David Pecker, the chief executive of American Media, needed Arnold Schwarzenegger more. When Mr. Schwarzenegger first contemplated a run for governor in 2002, tabloids owned by American Media buried him with salacious stories about his textured past. But the company has since purchased Weider Publications, a group of muscle and fitness magazines that was partly built on Mr. Schwarzenegger's fame. Coincidently, the Weider magazines, which were purchased for $350 million in 2002, were in desperate need of a figurehead, because Joe Weider, the owner and founder, had stepped aside. As a former accountant and current publishing executive, Mr. Pecker had neither the physique nor the connections to maintain the magazines' relationship with the insular world of gym rats. MORE ONLINE
4. NY Daily News
Sign up former "Moesha" star and Kevin Federline ex Shar Jackson as the founding member of CASM - Celebrities Against Star Magazine. Lowdown hears that Federline's Babymama No. 1 has vowed never again to deal with Bonnie Fuller's glossy tabloid after Star's reps promised to run glam photos and a flattering article about her recording and acting career in exchange for an exclusive interview - and then ran a nasty paparazzi shot and a humiliating story. A Lowdown spy reports: "Star was like, 'We want to make this about Shar, not Kevin. This will make her look good, this will change her image.' They said they'd promote the record she's working on and her new acting projects." MORE ONLINE
************ ... that a national sports organization is looking for experienced freelance sports writers to join our Advanced Media team for two-weeks, including weekends, beginning August 28th. The position will cover the most exciting tennis event in the world, the US Open. The job is based in Queens, NY. Pay is on a daily basis. Writing experience required. Please send a resume and writing samples (preferably sports samples) to WebJobs@usta.com. Include "Freelance Sports Writers" in the subject of your e-mail. (OK to mention Ed) ... that there's a great (full-time) opportunity for a fashion-savvy, trend-conscious editor with 1-2 years experience at a Fort Washington, PA-based national business/retail magazine. Will attend market appointments and trade shows; generate concepts and coordinate photo shoots; and write/edit columns and features. Willingness to travel a must. Organization, Quark, and writing skills required. Send resume, samples, and salary requirements to: steigerwaltmg@boucher1.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that a recruiter is looking for a senior financial editor to work on a national magazine. This is full-time, on-site for a fantastic, growing company. If you are qualified and interested, please email me a brief cover letter and resume to camille@paladinstaff.com, Subject Line: Financial Editor. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Woman's World is looking for a freelance food editor (2 days a week). You??™ll be writing food copy, editing recipes, directing food photo shoots; must be organized and detail-oriented; test kitchen experience/ culinary background a must; nutrition background/ woman's magazine experience a plus. Only experienced food editors need apply! Must be able to work in our Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey office. Email resume to foodhire@bauerpublishing.com or fax to BJ, Woman??™s World, 201-569-3584; No phone calls please. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Breathe Magazine, an upscale, yoga-minded lifestyles magazine, is looking for part-time editorial interns to start in late August/early September. Interns will work on story research, contacting press reps, organizing products/PR info, fact checking 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. It??™s unpaid and credit is optional. Send resumes with a cover letter to Kristine Brabson at kristine@breathemag.com. See www.breathemag.com for more info. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Dime Magazine, a national basketball lifestyle magazine, is looking for editorial and publishing interns for the fall semester. Intern duties include working closely with editors and the publisher on projects ranging from story research and writing, to implementing marketing programs. Some office work is required, but it will all provide knowledge and experiences necessary to learning the magazine business. Interns interested in writing will have the opportunity to pitch stories and possibly contribute to the magazine. Candidates must have strong writing skills, and the ability to take initiative on projects. Basketball knowledge is a plus but not required. Unpaid, with academic credit preferred but not required. Current students or recent graduates may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Jess Pepperman at jess@dimemag.com. Please provide a writing sample if applying for the editorial internship. (OK to mention Ed) ... that CosmoGIRL! is looking for a beauty intern for the fall semester, preferably who could start in mid-August. MUST BE ABLE TO RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT. Responsibilties include calling in products from publicists, and organizing the beauty closet. Looking for someone who can do 3 days or more. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter directly to Lori Segal at lsegal@hearst.com. Please say "Ed2010 Beauty" in your subject line. ... that Pilates Style magazine is looking for an unpaid editorial intern to start ASAP, as well as for a fall intern. Work with a small staff who will give you the opportunity to experience all aspects of magazine publishing. You can work for college credit. Flexible hours. Email resumes and writing samples to editor@pilatesstyle.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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