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Flip-flops would be so much more appealing if they didn't make that noise.

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News
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1. NY Post
FOX IN THE HENHOUSE (2nd item)
By Keith J. Kelly
7/14/06
http://www.nypost.com/business/fox_in_the_henhouse_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Celebrity wranglers, unheard of a few years ago, have now become vital cogs in the Hollywood publicity machine that many magazines live on. The wranglers' job is basically to beg, plead or cajole Hollywood stars and their powerful publicists to sit for photo shoots and interviews that help sell newsstand copies.

"It's a look into the glamorous and sometimes cutthroat world of celebrity wrangling," said agent Frank Weimann at The Literary Group, who sent a completed manuscript out to eight publishers earlier this week. In her own life, Berk recalls breaking a dinner date with her boyfriend because she was on a movie set with Mel Gibson, who was busy filming "Ransom." "He didn't believe me at first," she said.

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2. WWD
Memo Pad: Jane Charade
By Sara James
7/14/06
http://wwd.com/issue/article/107676?page=0

JANE CHARADE: Jane fashion director Kusum Lynn came face-to-face with her imposter on Wednesday night. And it turns out not only is she a he, but the guy has a long history of impersonating Cond? Nast employees.

For months, publicists in the fashion, music and film industries have been contacting Lynn to let her know that someone was using her name and credentials in an attempt to get into events. In May, Gawker.com posted an e-mail from one of Lynn's fellow Jane editors, warning people about the deception, though that doesn't seem to have served as much of a deterrent.

"I have received many e-mails about requests for tickets to concerts at Madison Square Garden and to movie premieres," Lynn said. "The most random was a Bronx Zoo event. Talk about free time."

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3. FishbowlNY
Playboy Editor Submits To Brazilian Bikini Wax For His Column
By Dylan Stableford
7/13/06
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/magazines/playboy_editor_submits_to_brazilian_bikini_wax_for_his_column_39961.asp?c=rss

Talk about "method" reporting. In the August issue of Playboy, editor Rocky Rakovic provides perhaps the best lead of any column you'll read this year: I'm lying on my back, and an attractive middle-aged woman is about to smear hot wax on my balls.

Rakovic also reveals what in any other office would violate roughly 47 sexual harassment guidelines in the employee manual: "If you're such a fan of bald balls, why don't you get yours waxed?" said my boss with a sadistic smile. "I may even let you write about it."

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that Shecky's is looking for talented, witty nightlife and beauty reviewers in NYC, Boston, and Atlanta. This is a freelance position only and would start immediately. Please submit a sample short review of a bar, spa, or salon to editors@sheckys.com and list your city name in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

... that InStyle.com is looking for an assistant to join their photo team (in NYC). Reporting to the photo editor and working closely with the associate Photo editor and Web editors, the photo assistant will: Manage all InStyle.com photo billing; Crop, optimize, stage/push all products that appear in magazine each month; Enter image paths for all images into our content management system database; Responsible for weekly features such as Hot Finds, Beauty and Style, and monthly features such as Hot Shops, Beauty Black Book, Beauty Buzz and Deals and Steals; Manage photo agency contact/pricing database. If interested, please use the following link to apply: http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,62969BR (OK to mention Ed)

... that Black Enterprise may be looking for an online producer. (Don't mention Ed)

... that there may be an EA job open at American Heritage - Ed's tipster guesses that the contact might be Meghan Clancey in HR at Forbes. (Don't mention Ed)

Internships

... that Cond? Nast Traveler is currently seeking bright, self-starting interns for our Editorial department for the fall (late August-December). This internship is for-credit only, and unpaid. Interns assist the staff with research, phone calls and filing, work with the features editors and their assistants on the planning stages of stories, and are often asked to do reporting for travel polls and other special projects at the magazine. Those who shine at the simpler tasks often have the opportunity to work on bigger projects, and write an occasional short piece. Editorial interns should have at least three years of undergraduate work, prior office experience and a strong interest in magazine publishing/editing. All applicants should be familiar with Mac OS X, have good phone and research skills, and be available at least 2 days a week. Knowledge of foreign languages, and travel experience are beneficial. Please send a resume, cover letter (addressed to Dee Aldrich, Managing Editor) and 2 or 3 references to Nandita Khanna, Assistant Editor, at nandita_khanna@condenast.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Harper's Bazaar is looking for a whip-smart, enthusiastic editorial intern, with a great attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in fashion magazines. The internship will range from photocopying and answering phones to assisting with website content and producing the daily gossip packets for the magazine, and encompassing a myriad of tasks in between. The ideal candidate will be thorough, intelligent, and available at least 3 days a week, for school credit, starting in August. If you meet these criteria, please contact Neha Gandhi at ngandhi@hearst.com. Please do not contact for future or non-edit internships. (OK to mention Ed)

... that SHAPE's fashion department is looking for interns for the fall - ideally starting in early August. The job is mostly checking in and returning clothing from our closet and assisting the editors (but no fetching coffee!) The internship is only open to college students earning credit. Please e-mail Misty at shapefashion01@shape.com with your resume and fall availability and Fall Intern in the subject. OK to mention Ed.

... that Citysearch is looking for a fall 2006 editorial intern in Seattle. This is a very hands-on internship: The majority of the job will be to research, write, edit and publish editorial profiles -- in short, doing the same work that editors do every day. You also will assist in the day-to-day editorial process, including research, fact-checking, and updating reviews. We're seeking well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated people with a strong interest in online journalism. All interns must be current students who receive course credit for the internship. To apply, email a cover letter indicating why you want to work at Citysearch, the days you are available, a resume, and writing samples to editor_seattle@citysearch.com.

... that Black Enterprise is looking for Fall Interns in Editorial. Ed's tipster thinks the contact person is Jessica Martinez in HR (martinezj@blackenterprise.com).

... that the New York mag posting for interns yesterday is actually for NYMag.com.

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