Weary of his job as an urban planner for the city of Portland, Ore., Sloan Schang dreamed of making a living as a writer. How, exactly, he wasn't sure.

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As the 30th anniversary issue of Mother Jones hits the newsstands this month, the muckraking San Francisco magazine is struggling to retain a consistent senior staff and find its place amid seismic changes to the publishing industry.

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Vibe magazine, which has been on and off the block for years, was finally sold to a new investment team that is backed by Wicks Media. Quincy Jones, the founder and chairman, is now completely out of the company after a 15-year run.

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We drew from all quarters of the periodicals universe in compiling this year's selections. And what can we say about the choices? They're eclectic, accessible and they reflect the tastes of folks who spend a lot of their time immersed in the world of words and images.

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'Highlights,' the magazine that has brought fiction, poetry, puzzles, cartoons, scientific nuggets, and quiet lessons on life to several generations of children, turns 60 this month. Today, the one billionth copy of the magazine will be printed in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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The International Horror Guild announced nominees for its 2005 awards and named Chelsea Quinn Yarbro the recipient of its annual Living Legend award. Yarbro becomes the first woman so honored for her contributions to the field of horror and dark fantasy, the guild said.

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Adobe is offering free digital issues of an interesting new magazine. Although it will naturally lean heavily on promoting their own products, they still offer some useful perspectives on design.

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Here is a wonderfully designed website that pays tribute to the artwork of Time magazine. It is a retrospective of their covers presented in a extremely fun and innovative way.

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