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HANG WITH ED IN MINNEAPOLIS!
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Here being Grumpy's Downtown in Minneapolis, and Monday night being Aug. 29th! Ed's rowdy friends include The Rake EIC Hans Eisenbeis, Minnesota Monthly arts editor and senior writer Tim Gihring, and other local editors who'll be pulling up a stool at Grumpy's for Minneapolis' first (to my knowledge) Panel Discussion Happy Hour! Be there before six for a cold beer and an hour of mind-blowing Q&A with some of the Cities' hardest-working editors, stay after seven to meet 'n greet said editors and your fellow Edheads. If you've been all shy and Minnesotan about joining Ed for happy hours this year, now is the time to come out of your shell. RSVP to minneapolis@ed2010.com.

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HANG WITH ED IN DES MOINES!
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Attention all Des Moines residents! Come out and join Ed at the next Des Moines Happy Hour on August 23rd. Stop by The Lift anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.

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News
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1. Gawker
We Knew There Was a Reason We Only Read Magazines
By Gawker Staff
8/12/05
http://www.gawker.com/news

One of the open secrets of literary life is that it's easier to get a book deal for a first novel, or for a work of nonfiction, than it is to get a short story or an article published in a serious magazine. This is because book publishing now revolves less around the book itself than around the marketability of the author - physical appearance; ethnicity, race, religion or sexuality; media or social connections - while serious magazine publishing, for all of its shortcomings, is still about writing.

This prompts two thoughts. First: Oh, snap. You're gonna take that, publishing folks? And second: Lee Siegel just made us feel better about ourselves. How unusual.

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Editor & Publisher grand poobah Greg Mitchell previews Michael Wolff's column on Plamegate in the forthcoming Vanity Fair - that's the Jennifer Aniston issue, and, no, by the time it hits newsstands there won't be anything in it you haven't already read about - and he discovers Wolff in full-on conspiracy-theorist mode.

[Wolff] rips those in the news media - principally Time magazine and The New York Times - who knew that Karl Rove was one of the leakers but refused to expose what would have been ???one of the biggest stories of the Bush years.??? Not only that, ???they helped cover it up.??? You might say, he adds, they ???became part of a conspiracy.???

If they had burned this unworthy source and exposed his ???crime,??? he adds, it would have been ???of such consequences that it might, reasonably, have presaged the defeat of the president, might have even - to be slightly melodramatic - altered the course of the war in Iraq.??? In doing so they showed they owed their greatest allegiance to the source, not their readers. To recap: By protecting a source who didn't deserve protection, Wolff says, Time and The New York Times - and, we gather, Judy Miller and Matt Cooper and Bill Keller and Jim Kelly and Arthur Sulzberger and Norm Pearlstine - abetted a criminal, engaged in conspiracy, cost John Kerry the election, and made things worse in Iraq. Boy will things at Michael's be awkward for a bit. Especially if Wolff were to run into one of those guys.

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We're told the High Times bonghitters are taking on VF's squad tonight. First pitch is at 7 p.m. in Central Park's North Meadow, and we suspect this will be about the biggest clash-of-worldviews game around. We expect worn 501s, concert t-shirts, and old Chucks on one side, with summer whites, pastel polos, and saddle shoes - or maybe a nice, supple, driving moc - on the other.

You should go watch. And someone be sure to tell us all about it tomorrow.

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FOR the first time in the 80-year history of The New Yorker magazine, a single advertiser will sponsor an entire issue.

The Aug. 22 issue of The New Yorker, due out Monday, will carry 17 or 18 advertising pages, all brought to you by the Target discount store chain owned by the Target Corporation. The Target ads will even supplant the mini-ads from mail-order marketers that typically fill small spaces in the back of the magazine.

The Target ads, in the form of illustrations by more than two dozen artists like Milton Glaser, Robert Risko and Ruben Toledo, are to run only the one time in the issue. They are intended to salute New York City and the people who live - and shop - there.

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Two 22-year-old females looking for a like-minded third roommate in a three bedroom apartment in Park Slope at 5th Avenue and 12th Street. The apartment is newly renovated with a large bedroom available and only four blocks from the F, M & R trains. Plus, there's a sweet private deck on the back. Looking for male or female twenty-something professional, non-smoker who is responsible, friendly and fun. It'd be great if this person was interested in hanging out or going out together once in a while. We both work in magazines (a designer and a writer) in the city. Rent is $700. Looking for a Sept. 1 or soon thereafter move-in. If interested, contact Marisa at msbardach@yahoo.com.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears??¦

... that WGSN, the leading online research, trend analysis and news service for the global fashion and style industries, is seeking an staff writer for its New York office. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, a great visual eye, initiative and ability to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of fashion and design is a must. A journalism degree is preferred. Please email resume and cover letter to Alison Cool at alison.cool@wgsn.com. (Official Ed2010 posting)

... that Town & Country magazine is looking for ONE fall intern in its editorial department in New York. Must be available 3-4 days a week for 16 weeks starting in September (exact start date to be determined). This is a PAID internship ($10/hour), not for college credit. We are looking for a COLLEGE JUNIOR, SENIOR OR RECENT GRADUATE who is professional, organized, dependable and enthusiastic about publishing. The intern will be responsible for assisting our senior editors and others with research (working knowledge of Nexis is a plus), book requests, administrative support and more. We need someone who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and follow them through to completion. Meticulous attention to detail is also critical. Basic computer knowledge is a must. Please note: This internship does NOT involve our fashion or beauty departments. Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume WITHIN the body of the e-mail (NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE OPENED) to: tnc@hearst.com no later than September 2. Every applicant will receive a response by September 10. We strongly recommend reading at least one issue of the magazine before applying. For more information about Town & Country magazine, please visit us online at townandcountrymag.com. ***ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*** (OK to mention Ed)

... that Budget Living is looking for a few kick-ass fall photo interns. Should be motivated self starters with a good attitude, lust for life, and a deranged sense of humor. Do you want to gain experience producing photo shoots, styling, scanning, getting props, & model casting? Driver's licenses a plus. Flexible schedule. Paid internship, college credit available too. Please email resumes to ggarry@budgetlivingmedia.com, or fax to 212 687 5222. (OK to mention Ed)

Stuff that (probably) doesn't:

... that The Knot Inc. is currently seeking editorial interns for the fall semester. Looking for independent, hard-working individuals, who have an interest in reporting and writing. Please submit your resume to: Allison Micarelli, Managing Editor, amicarelli@theknot.com. Please do mention Ed.

... that Parents magazine is seeking a fall intern to help out in the Lifestyle department 2-3 days a week. This is an UNPAID internship. You must be able to receive college credit. Internship will last from end of August/early September through mid-December, according to your school's semester and requirements. Responsibilities include organizing prop/craft closets, calling in/sending out product, assisting on photo shoots, some writing, some research and fact-checking, as well as additional administrative duties. Must be able to work independently and have an interest in product, craft and home coverage. Please contact Lauren Guerriero at lguerriero@parentsmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that a part-time fall intern (16-24 hours a week) is needed to assist the art director at CMJ in Manhattan. Duties include, but are not limited to: obtaining art and photos from publicists, helping to design sections of both the weekly and monthly magazines, putting content online, and providing general administrative assistance to the art department. Qualified candidates should be knowledgeable in Quark and Photoshop, have some experience with layout, be extremely detail-oriented, and have a working knowledge of and passion for today's musical climate. Familiarity with HTML is a plus. Internships are for credit only. Art/Design majors preferred. To apply, email a resume, cover letter and writing sample(s) to jobs@cmj.com, attn: Steven. Please include the position name, "Art Intern," in the subject line. Only those candidates under consideration for an internship will be contacted.

... that Wenner Books, the book division of Rolling Stone and Us Weekly, seeks fall interns to start ASAP. You must be able to get college credit. Please e-mail your resumes to: Kate Rockland at kate.rockland@wennermedia.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Men's Journal seeks fall interns. You must be able to get college credit. Send your resumes to Michael Slenske at michael.slenske@mensjournal.com

... that PRWeek is looking for an intern to start asap and work through the fall semester in our New York (Chelsea) office (until at least the middle of end of November). This is a great opportunity to learn both production and editorial skills. Ideally, we would like our interns to work with us for 1 or 2 days per week, for a total of 8-12 hours (again, flexible). A large part of the responsibilities will include administrative/research duties, in addition to writing opportunities. Academic credit not required, but preferred, as this is an un-paid internship. Our editorial intern should have basic knowledge of Mac and PC operations; ability to follow publication-specific style when copy-editing. Knowledge of HTML helpful but not necessary, as the intern will possibly be working with our web editor to update our website's content (if no experience, must be web-savvy, we'll teach you). An interest in furthering a career in journalism is a must. MUST be high-energy and enthusiastic. MUST have writing/journalism experience, either from course work or prior internships (please e-mail clips as well). To apply, please e-mail Christie Casalino: careers@prweek.com with a cover letter, resume and clips. NO PHONE CALLS. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Smart + Strong, the publisher of POZ magazine and REAL HEALTH, is looking for fall interns. (POZ is a monthly news, culture, treatment, and lifestyle service magazine for HIV positive readers with a circulation of 100,000. Real Health is a quarterly lifestyle magazine for African-American readers with topics such as fitness, diet/nutrition, prevention and treatment as well as sexual health, relationships and family. 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.) Interns will work closely with editors, assist with research, transcribe interviews, write short pieces and other administrative duties. Positions are full time or part-time and available immediately. 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. (OK to mention Ed)

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