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Sweatpants
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Is it okay to wear them to work? Ed ate too much fettucine alfredo this week and can only wear pants with elastic waistbands.

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Book Club!:
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The ed2010 book club meets Wednesday, February 22nd to discuss Ruth Reichl's latest memoir-Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise. We'll be at Park Blue-a wine bar with delicious fries at 158 W. 58th (Sixth and Seventh)-from 7:00 p.m. Bring your book (just $10.20 on Amazon!) and your thoughts on Gourmet magazine, food magazines in general and how important truth is to the memoir. Please RSVP to gina_hamadey@rd.com.

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News
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1. NY Times
Lurid Numbers on Glossy Pages! (Magazines Exploit What Sells)
By Katharine Q. Seelye
2/10/06
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/10/business/media/10numbers.html

A trip to the newsstand these days can be a dizzying descent into a blizzard of numbers. The March issue of Elle Girl promises readers "375 excuses to shop." Harper's Bazaar offers "783 new ideas to flatter you." Marie Claire trumpets not only "71 easy hair and makeup how-tos" but a mind-blowing "1,157 hot looks (all shapes, all sizes, all prices)."

Magazines, particularly the "service" publications aimed at women, have long used numbers as a selling point while helping readers divine what's in, what's hot, what's cool, what's not. But today, these totals, scores and inventories seem both increasingly random and increasingly increasing, leaping exponentially beyond the sorry single digits of yesteryear to an incalculable proliferation of paths to a better you.

Glamour's March cover takes number-running to a new level, going full tilt with numerals in all cover lines, those blurbs meant to hook the reader at a glance: "7 reasons you will succeed at work," "15 shocking truths about women & food," "25 sexy little secrets of men's bodies," "25 cheap ways to make over your home," to a grand finale of "500 spring looks for all shapes & sizes!"

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2. NY Post
Time Inc. Lad Mag Heads for Small Screen
By Keith J. Kelly
2/10/06
http://www.nypost.com/business/59861.htm

THE long-awaited on line 'zine for lads that has been under development at Time Inc. for a year, Officepirates.com, is slated to debut on Feb. 22, Media Ink has learned. The project, which was envisioned as a weekly magazine but scrapped, is being edited by former Maxim and Details Editor Mark Golin. It will be online only and will debut with advertisements from beer, automakers and fashion advertisers.

The debut, according to people who have seen a preview, will contain five original videos filmed by Golin and a merry band of pirates over the past several weeks.

The site is aimed at twentysomethings to early thirties. "It will be more humor than chicks," said an industry source, noting that Golin had perfected the beer and babes formula at Maxim.

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3. LA Times
Nude Photos That Are Truly Revealing
By Robin Abcarian
2/10/06
http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/cl-et-vanity10feb10,0,4249331.story?coll=la-tot-promo

Once upon a time, a girl had to take her clothes off to make it in Hollywood. After that, she could spend her career fully dressed, or mostly dressed. The cover of the March issue of Vanity Fair puts a lie to all that. Except for a belly button ornament and some well-placed limbs, two actresses - ultra-thin Keira Knightley of "Pride & Prejudice" and baby chubby Scarlett Johansson of "Match Point" - are luminously naked on the fold-out cover. And boy, do they look bored.

Maybe this is because the third subject in the photo is Tom Ford, the handsome and decidedly gay fashion designer, who is sniffing, perhaps about to nibble, Knightley's ear. Ford, who resuscitated the Gucci brand and went on to invigorate the Yves Saint Laurent empire before retiring two years ago, is the Hollywood issue's guest editor.

"People won't believe me," he is quoted as saying in Vanity Fair's "Behind the Scenes" feature story, "but I did not plan on being on the cover." On Tuesday, he told "Good Morning America's" Diane Sawyer that he is in the photograph because the intended third subject, actress Rachel McAdams, got cold feet and decided not to disrobe for photographer Annie Leibovitz. "I think she felt uncomfortable," Ford said, "and I didn't want to make anybody feel uncomfortable."

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BUY CURIOUS: Never let it be said that Cargo is getting predictable in its choice of cover subjects. Since committing itself to celebrity covers last summer, the men's shopping magazine has featured two actors (Patrick Dempsey and Jeremy Piven), two athletes (Andy Roddick and Jeremy Bloom), a singer (Rob Thomas) and a female model (Raica Oliveira), whose appearance on the That cover sold approximately 85,000 copies, well above the average of 73,909 that Cargo reported to the Audit Bureau of Circulations for the second half of 2005. (It should be noted the issue was on sale for eight weeks, while most sell half that long.) February's cover, which featured Olympic skier Bloom shirtless in a half-zipped vest, sold far less - around 57,000 copies, according to an early estimate. (A Cargo spokeswoman cautioned the figure was extremely preliminary and subject to revision.)

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DIVIDE AND CONQUER: Time Inc. is under a lot of pressure to reduce head count lately, but it is learning some jobs just can't be eliminated. On Thursday, the company named Gregg Hano as publisher of Teen People - the first time someone has held that title since Jack Rotherham left to start C magazine last March. Hano had been publisher of the company's Popular Science title. Rather than replace Rotherham, Time Inc. opted to hand his duties to People en Espa?±ol publisher Jacqueline Hernandez-Fallous, merging the two positions into one.

Paul Caine, who became publisher of the People Group (encompassing both titles as well as People Weekly) in a December reorganization, said the decision to unmerge the jobs "should be read into as a commitment to the brands."

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COVER SWAP: Marie Claire seems to be inviting In Style comparisons. The magazine just signed a deal with Ruven Afanador, who, until recently, was In Style's go-to cover photographer. Afanador stopped shooting for In Style shortly after the January 2005 arrival of design director John Korpics, ending with May 2005's Teri Hatcher cover.

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You couldn't blame Newsweek's editors for feeling vindicated this week. Like the rest of us, they watched the jarring footage of Islamic zealots rioting abroad, in reaction to the re-publication of a Danish newspaper's cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. But Newsweek's response was probably more personal than that of most Americans. Chances are, the editors muttered, "We told you so!"

Remember, Newsweek faced a blizzard of criticism last May after it reported American military personnel had taunted detainees by desecrating the Quran at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. Newsweek was roundly blamed for the deadly rioting that broke out in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region. The newsweekly's story, based on an anonymous source, was subsequently retracted. Under pressure to make amends, the magazine's red-faced editors issued a public apology.

For sure, Newsweek deserved to be blasted for practicing shoddy journalism. But in hindsight, it seems fairly clear, too, that a lot of powerful people in Washington and a score of journalists (including, yes, this columnist) overreacted by suggesting that Newsweek had blood on its hands.

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The latest news from celeb-mag-land is that Tamara Glenny, the former high-ranking YM editor who joined Bauer's Life & Style Weekly over the summer as executive editor, has just been canned from Bauer's Life & Style Weekly as executive editor. A spy on the Englewood Cliffs beat gives some inside color:

Life and Style Weekly finally took the bit out of the mouth of horsey Brit Tamara Glenny. The executive editor's stint at the Bauer weekly ended Tuesday after just seven months. Staffers were not shocked at the crumb-spitting Glenny's demise who seemed more interested in hearing her own loud ???Britt-y??? voice and cloddish marching than she was on getting the job done.

Glenny didn't seem to get the hint when she was kicked out of her office into a cubicle a month ago either: Upon being let go she told staffers: ???it's not because I was doing a bad job or anything.??? Ummmm, yeah, and we have a bridge to sell ya, T.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that Shecky's is looking for talented, FUNNY writers for our new online lifestyle and nightlife guide in Atlanta. Reviewers should be flexible, live in Atlanta or its outskirts, be descriptive, and above all be funny while writing in a clear and concise manner. Please send a short mock bar or shop review to erin@sheckys.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Latina Magazine, a publication for English speaking Latin women, is still seeking a photo researcher/assistant for a full time staff position based in New York. Position is full time staff post at an entry-level salary complete with benefits. We are looking to fill this position immediately. Duties will include assisting the Associate Photo Editor and Photo Editor with a variety of daily inter-office duties. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of magazine publishing. Candidate must posses outstanding communication and time management skills. Must work well in a fast-paced environment. Excellent photographic internet research skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines a must. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in pursuing a career at a magazine and will be comfortable juggling a lot of balls at once. A positive attitude is a necessity. Additional requirements include proficiency with Macintosh computers and Photoshop. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Only candidates who meet qualifications should apply. Interested applicants please send a resume, cover letter by regular mail to: Deborah Hardt, Latina Magazine, 1500 Broadway, Suite 700, New York, NY 10036. Application deadline is February 17, 2006. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Tiger Beat and Bop magazines (located in Hollywood, CA) are immediately seeking a talented entry level designer with an interesting and/or edgy style who is eager to work in design that involves pop/teen culture. Duties will include HEAVY design and production work for print only. Technical expertise of InDesign and Photoshop are a must. Knowledge of font management is crucial, with some knowledge of Illustrator and other programs being necessary. Since this is a position focusing on both design and production, applicants must show prior knowledge of design skills that include color usage, good use of space, cutting-edge typography, etc. in their portfolios. Understanding of editorial proof marks is necessary. THE ABILITY TO DO COMPLEX CLIPPING PATHS IS A MUST. Daily responsibilities include: Designing fun/inventive/edgy layouts for a nationally distributed teen magazine plus doing production work to complete the designs. It would be a good idea to pick up a current copy of both magazines to get the feel of what design methods are utilized and to understand the goal we are trying to achieve. You must be able to solve color, font, design, and printing issues and resolve issues that arise technically from other areas. Our environment is Mac based running OS X 10.4. You must be able to schedule your work to meet heavy/tight deadlines under my guidance. Matching the current look of the magazines while trying to introduce new elements is an absolute must. One to two years of experience preferred. Must provide examples of previously published work. Recent graduates will be considered. Must be a team player with a zest for edgy design. Office is relaxed, fun and hip. Please email your resume and samples (in .pdf format ONLY - NO OTHER FORMATS WILL BE ACCEPTED, INCLUDING WEBSITE LINKS) to: Kelly Todd Gabrysch (kelly@laufermedia.com). No phone calls or faxes. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please state your name and date in the subject line AND QUOTE THE NUMBER 012606. NO OUT OF STATE RESUMES ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY MOVING TO THE CALIFORNIA AREA by FEBRUARY 2006. No resumes submitted without at least 4 COLOR .pdf samples will be considered. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO WEBSITES. This is a salaried position with medical/dental covered. 401k provided. Relocation cost not available. Salary will be based on experience, BUT THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Salary will be discussed at time of initial interview. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Laufer Media (located in Hollywood, CA) is looking for a part time production artist (Mon, Wed, Fri from 9:30-6:30). This freelance position pays an hourly rate of 12-15 and hour, depending on experience, no benefits, no contract. This will be a steady job if you do well. Applicants must be proficient in InDesign CS2, font management, and Photoshop--especially clipping paths--all based in Mac OS X environment. This is a perfect position for someone looking to enter the world of magazine publishing as a production artist. We publish two magazines geared toward teens, so we deal in pop culture only. You will be in charge of doing production work mainly, with some very light design in the mix. If this interests you and know you are qualified, please contact me immediately. This position will start ASAP. No out-of-town applicants. MUST include samples of work. Skills required: InDesign CS2, Photoshop CS2, Illustrator basics, Font Management basics, knowledge of editorial proof marks. (OK to mention Ed)

... that S.I. Productions/Digital is looking for a production associate. The multimedia production associate, working with the S.I. Productions and S.I. Digital departments, will help to create, traffic and aggregate material across multiple platforms: broadcast, internet, broadband, mobile, vod and print. This PA will be hands on with video production, non-linear editing, adobe Photoshop and DRM databases. This person will work with S.I.'s licensees to traffic material for our mobile and other projects. Organization is a must with attention to schedules and details. Requirements: Understanding of TV production, non-linear editing, video compression, Photoshop. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Newsweek is looking for an international photo editor part time. Do NOT mention Ed.

... that First for Women, a leading national consumer magazine that reaches 1.5 million women every three weeks, seeks an assistant editor (two years of publishing experience, preferably in consumer magazines) with a personal passion for shopping and saving money. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, researching, interviewing and organizational skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to work well under deadlines. Quark proficiency preferred. Bauer Publishing in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is easily reachable via public transportation. Please send resume and cover letter to ffweditor@bauerpublishing.com or fax 201-569-6264. No calls please. (Don't mention Ed)

... that Glamour is looking for an associate photo editor. Contact is sdonaldson@condenast.com. NO PHONE CALLS. Seriously, Ed will hunt you down and hurt you if you call.

... that Glamour is looking for a photo assistant (mostly administrative). Our tipster says to send resumes to mbaxter@glamour.com and once again, DO NOT CALL. If you call, a giant asteroid will fall on your head.

... that Glamour needs a research director with 10 years experience (if you have 10 years experience you know who to contact and that you shouldn't call).

Internships

... that Art + Auction, a monthly magazine covering news of the art world, is looking for editorial interns for the summer. Interns work closely with writers and editors through all stages of producing the magazine. Learn how to assist in putting together a magazine, from editorial planning sessions to final layout, generate ideas for news stories and features, fact-check news articles and research upcoming gallery and museum shows. Art + Auction's internship program offers students unrivaled exposure to the inner workings of the art market. This is a demanding editorial internship and we recommend that juniors, seniors and grad students or those with prior magazine experience apply. Preferred applicants should have an interest in, or experience with, art history and journalism. Speaking ability in a foreign language is useful but not required. All interns receive a stipend of $10 per day worked and are expected to contribute approximately 15 hours per week. Also, school credit is a requirement. Applicants should mail, email or fax a cover letter, r?©sum?© and any writing samples by April 10th to: Danielle O'Steen at Art + Auction, 111 8th Avenue, Suite 302, New York, NY 10011, dosteen@artandauction.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Playgirl needs art interns interested in learning the nuts and bolts (pun intended) of magazine publishing. This isn't your mom's or your gay old uncle's Playgirl; our staff has brought in arty photographers like Tony Ward, Slava Mogutin and Natasha Papadopoulou. To see what we're all about these days, check out our myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/playgirlmag. You will find and meet with new photographers, find new illustrators, contribute to editorial layouts and assist in the promotion of the magazine. You should know Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office. Start is asap, and this can be for credit or not. The internship is unpaid, but we do try to hook you up with occasional freelance opportunities and goodies from our sex toy closet. A good sense of humor is a must for this gig, and the atmosphere is very casual and fun. So if you like fun, send your resume and some work samples in pdf form or a link to your website, to gangelotti@playgirlmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Dime Magazine, a basketball lifestyle magazine in New York, is looking for a student photographer to shoot street scenes for their fashion features. Experience with digital photography is a plus and candidates must have a digital camera, be organized, efficient and available to start immediately. There's no pay, but it's a great way to get photo credits and build your portfolio. If you would like to apply, send a brief email detailing your experience with digital photography and two samples of your work to dimemagazine@gmail.com

... that Worthwhile Magazine, a relatively new national business magazine based in Atlanta, is considering creating an intern position (or two?) to start very soon. Not sure what exactly the responsibilities would be, but intern(s) will likely get a chance to touch many aspects of the company ranging from editorial to advertising to graphics to customer service to publicity to web presence. Not sure about pay--it may have to be one of those "for college credit" things--but the experience will be priceless. This a brand new idea, just being kicked around, but if the right person happened to email saying that they are looking for an internship, sell themselves well, and attach a resume that seems appealing, they may just "fall" into perfect timing. Shhhh, don't talk about knowing they are looking. Email the senior editorial assistant at Nicole@worthwhilemag.com. (And don't mention Ed)

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