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What ever happened to Ed’s first girl?
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Last we heard, she had accepted an internship. Was that the right choice? She posted an update today—and there’s big news! Check it out at http://ed2010.blogspot.com/.

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Ed Ad
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Roommate Wanted! Two mid-twenties, fun, female professionals seek a laidback and tidy male or female professional/graduate student to live in a true 3 bedroom Upper West Side apartment. Our kitchen is kosher, so we’re looking for someone who either keeps kosher, is a vegetarian, is cool with sticking to the kitchen rules, or is just the type of person who rarely uses a kitchen at all. We have a large living room and dining room (both fully furnished), a newly renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a deluxe marble bathroom, cable and high-speed wireless internet. The building has laundry in the basement and an elevator to get you there. We're located on 94th Street, and the neighborhood is rife with grocery stores, drug stores, dry cleaners, great restaurants, and best of all close proximity the 96th St. 1/2/3 subway. Rent: $850/month plus bills (cable/internet and electric) When it’s available: Starting 5/1/06 through 6/1/06. Contact: Elana (UWSapartment3A@gmail.com)

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad
Jeff Bercovici
March 30, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/105365

LOOK ALIVE: New York magazine thinks its weirdly compelling "Look Book" may have a long shelf life. The weekly recently hired literary agent David McCormick, of McCormick & Williams, to pitch publishers on the idea of a photo book based on the regular feature by writer Amy Larocca and photographer Jake Chessum, who take to the streets periodically to find, shoot and interview New Yorkers with distinctive personal style. "From even before the first Look Book ran in October 2004, we knew that the weekly centerfold had huge potential to become its own book," said a New York spokeswoman. (Clearly Gawker.com sees some possibilities there; the gossip site publishes a regular deconstruction of the feature, whose subjects are as apt to be glorious freaks as actual trendsetters.)

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2. New York Observer
New York Mag to Spotlight New(ish), Young(ish) Editors
By Gabriel Sherman
3/29/06
http://themediamob.observer.com/2006/03/new-york-mag-to-spotlight-newish-youngish-editors.html

What's the statute of limitations on being a young talent to watch? Next week, former prodigy Adam Moss, 48, will use New York magazine to anoint the newest Wunderkindergarten class of editors. According to sources with knowledge of the project, the photo spread, with accompanying text by Carl Swanson, will include The New Republic's Franklin Foer (age 31), The Atlantic's James Bennet (39), Harper's Roger Hodge (38), and the Paris Review's Philip Gourevitch (44).

3. New York Times
O.K., Knockoffs, This Is War
By ERIC WILSON
March 30, 2006
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/30/fashion/thursdaystyles/30copy.html

FOR readers of Marie Claire, one of its most popular monthly features is Splurge vs. Steal, a column that shows an expensive runway look next to a knockoff costing a fraction of the price. But within the fashion trade the magazine column is roundly disliked, at least by designers whose work is included under the Splurge heading.

"I wish the magazine wouldn't encourage that kind of behavior," said Behnaz Sarafpour, after seeing an issue in which her $1,565 silk trench coat was shown next to a similar design for $159 from Jones New York. "I mean, thanks for the lovely picture, but no thanks."

Customers who crave inexpensive designer look-alikes at retailers like H&M and Zara or close-enoughs at Gap and Banana Republic or line-for-line copies of Oscar gowns by the label ABS may have little empathy for designers who denounce knockoffs.

Lesley Jane Seymour, the editor in chief of Marie Claire, which has included designer clones in Splurge vs. Steal by Banana Republic, Steve Madden and American Eagle Outfitters, said shoppers understand — and generally approve — how fashion offers them expensive runway originals alongside lower-price versions of the same styles.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that Atlanta Home Improvement magazine is looking for an assistant editor to start in mid-April. This person will work closely with the editor and will be responsible for writing and editing features and departments each month. Some experience at a magazine or newspaper preferred (internships count). Please send your resume and a couple clips to ljudy@homeimprovementmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the assistant beauty editor at Life & Style Weekly is rumored to have just given notice. DO NOT mention Ed.

Internships

... that Spa Magazine in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA is looking for an art/photo intern. Responsibilities include photo research, returning art, updating wall of layouts, shipping art to prepress, maintaining photo archive, calling in art from properties, and more. The ideal candidate is a graphic design or photography major who's organized and detail-oriented. Knowledge of Photoshop and Quark a definite plus. Minimum of 12 hours/week. Days are flexible. This is unpaid, MUST be able to receive college credit. Send resume, cover letter, and availability to dbarton@spamagazine.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that The Real Deal, the leading magazine covering New York City real estate, is looking for interns to start immediately and to work at least through the end of the summer. Positions range from unpaid to paid ($10/hr), depending on level of experience. Interns will become a central editorial player within a small staff, working on virtually every aspect of the magazine business. Offices are on East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Please send a resume, with references, to Tom Acitelli, associate editor, at ta@therealdeal.net. Please paste everything in the body of the email. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the Ok! Magazine editorial department is looking for eager, determined summer interns who wish to earn college credit in an environment that doesn’t really feel like work! This internship is ideal for those studying journalism and for those who merely want to learn about this exciting industry and be in the know first. A strong interest for entertainment news and celebrity gossip is much appreciated. Some requirements are strong attention to detail, ability to transcribe interviews and conduct research using Nexis. This is an unpaid internship and we require at least two full days a week. Ok! Magazine is a Northern & Shell publication and originated in the UK. The US version launched in August 2005 and is quickly becoming the number one resource for celebrity news. Our office is located in midtown. Please send cover letter and resume by April 10 to Alisandra Puliti at Alisandra.Puliti@ok-magazine.com. Internship will be from beginning of May until end of August. (OK to mention Ed)

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