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A Message From Hortense, Our Commenter Moderator

It's been a busy week. Month, even. We've had controversies, good press, bad press, new people and lots of tech probs. And so our beloved Hortense has written a missive, originally posted on Facebook, and it's for you guys, the readers and commenters. She writes:

Hello Doves!

I've been fielding some questions from many people as of late, so I thought I would take a stab at answering some of them in convenient Facebook note form. Oo-de-lally!

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4:30 PM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Dodai
12,385 views, 212 comments

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New E-Mail Alerts Assure That You'll Never Miss A Major Post!

Do you ever miss big stories on Jezebel because you're, you know, working? We have great news: E-mail alerts! Check out that blue bar over on the left of the page. If you look closely, you'll see a "Suscribe To Jezebel" headline and entry field. You may now sign up to get the "Top Stories Of the Week" from Jezebel via e-mail. The e-mail goes out every Friday and shows the 5 most popular stories of the week. We'll also use the e-mail list to alert you guys of "breaking news" on the site. All you have to do is enter your e-mail address in the window and follow the confirmation directions. These addresses will not be sold to advertisers, by the by. Plus! Guess what? More »

2:00 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Dodai
2,750 views, 77 comments

Latest by 2cleverbyhalf: Signed, sealed, delivered! Thanks for making my work week a lot more fun (even if I get the posts a day later here in Oz...) more »

Announcements DC Jezebels! Crappy Hour contributor, guest-blogger and former Wonkette Megan Carpentier is hosting a drinky meetup tonight! 6:30 pm; The Big Hunt; 1345 Connecticut Ave. Enjoy.

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Long Goodbyes In honor of the holiday weekend, Jezebel will be publishing on an amended/shortened schedule today (we're off all day Monday). However, we'll still be running our favorite Friday features — Missdemeanors, Fine Lines — in addition to various pictures and posts, so do stay with us until 4:20's 'Pot Psychology'. As for the holiday itself, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend, and at the risk of sounding, you know, sincere, please do take a moment this weekend to give thanks to the men and women who have given — and are giving — their lives while serving our country.

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long goodbyes

You Can Take The Girl Out Of Jezebel, But You Can't Take The Jezebel Out Of The Girl

There's no adequately poetic way to put this, so I'll just jump right in: Jennifer Gerson is leaving us at the end of this week. Jennifer, as some of our old-timers know, has been with the site since virtually the very beginning: In early February 2007, she answered an "ad" I put up on our brother site, Gawker, looking for writers for the as-yet-untitled site I was working on, then known simply as 'Girly Gawker'. At the time she wrote me, she was toiling away as an assistant to Elle editor-in-chief Robbie Myers, and although I was intrigued by her pedigree — Elle, Sephora, NBC, the office of Senator Hillary Clinton — it was the intelligent, thoughtful yet energetic tone of her email that had me, if not at 'hello', at this: "I believed whole-heartedly then, and still, in a more idealistic place, believe now, that women's magazines just might be the site of large-scale revolution, if the people who make them ever choose them to be. Why couldn't stories on, say, universal health care run alongside a fashion news piece explaining the most recent grunge revival? As I said in my interview [with Elle], 'I have been reading Maureen Dowd religiously since the 6th grade and I really, really love my shoes.'" More »

3:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By Anna
11,658 views, 92 comments

Latest by n/a: jenny g, you're my idol. you've done this site proud and i know you'll be brilliant on the other side too. you've taught 'em all to make good choices. more »

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A Dog's Life Is Ruff: Win A Chance To Pamper Your Pooch!

Is your dog in desperate need of a makeover? To celebrate Animal Planet's new show, Groomer Has It, we're holding a contest for the most, um, aesthetically-challenged canine. Send a picture of your pup to tips@jezebel.com with the subject line "This Mutt Needs A Makeover." Be sure to include your name, e-mail address, phone number, as well as information about why your mongrel needs a manicure. We wanna know why your hound should get her hair did. One lucky dog will win a grooming session courtesy of Animal Planet! (This is not to be confused with our Past Fashion call for submissions — we're still accepting those as well!)

1:30 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Dodai
920 views, 54 comments

Latest by n/a: I wish you could have had this contest a year ago when my dog had some infection and lost all of his fur, swelled up like a little balloon, and had to wear one of those lamp shades. more »

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Beyoncé And Jay-Z Are Wed

Recording artist Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, 26, and music mogul Shawn Corey Carter, the rapper known as Jay-Z, 37, were wed yesterday in a small, private ceremony in New York, reports People. Immediately following the vows, a lavish party was held on the roof of the building in Tribeca where Mr. Z owns a loft. In attendance were the bride's mother, Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, her sister Solange, Destiny's Child singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and the actress Gwyneth Paltrow, a friend of the couple. 50,000 to 60,000 white orchids from Thailand were ordered for the event and DJ Cassidy provided the tunes. The bride and groom, who have been a couple since 2002, have each won 7 Grammy awards. Mazel tov! [People]

10:20 AM on Sat Apr 5 2008
By Dodai
9,491 views, 194 comments

Latest by treecut...will cut a beech: @tscheese: I never thought Jay-Z was ugly either. Maybe I'm just a gold digger at heart and all the money makes me blind. more »

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April Fools! Yes, It Was A Joke. Duh.

Guys, we were not purchased by Condé Nast and Anna, Moe and I were not fired. We were celebrating April-gawks and having a little fun today. (And really only after 11 a.m.) May I be honest? It was fun being Steeny Taylor-Wood. It was fun to shake things up! We got to see who loves us just the way we are! Plus we totally got into focusing on what we hate about most media directed at women. Also entertaining? Some of the emails we received from people who were in a panic over the demise of the real Jezebel (and some excited about new Jezebel!). While we're sorry if we caused any trauma, we can't help but share some of the best emails, after the jump. More »

7:30 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Dodai
19,848 views, 302 comments

Latest by Rooo sez BISH PLZ: Whew. Ist ovah, dah? more »

letter from the *new* editor

Welcome To The New Jezebel!

Welcome readers!

Perhaps you heard, but Jezebel is undergoing a few big changes, changes that concern ownership, personnel and content. First things first: Late yesterday, the sale of the site to Conde Nast Publications' digital media arm, CondeNet, went through, and, as of this morning, the site is no longer associated with Gawker Media, although we have yet to integrate our new advertisers into the site. With new ownership comes new editorship, of course, and, although I'm thrilled to have been named editor-in-chief of the site, I'm sorry to say that, earlier this afternoon, Anna Holmes and Dodai Stewart were released from their positions. We sincerely appreciate their many months of service, but new ideas often require new faces and that is no less true of the new Jezebel. We wish both of them the very best and know that they will feel confident that the site is in able hands.

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1:00 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Daphne Martin
19,362 views, 282 comments

letter from the editor

Big Changes, New Beginnings

Well, guys, we've got some pretty big news: We're moving. Or rather, Jezebel has been acquired by CondeNet, the online arm of publishing giant Conde Nast (Vogue, Glamour, Conde Nast Traveler, The New Yorker). We'd heard rumors last week that there were discussions going on between CondeNet and Gawker Media regarding Jezebel, and those rumors continued on over the weekend. Then, last night, I got word that there would be an announcement of some sorts today, and now it's official: As of this morning, Jezebel is part of the Conde Nast stable of online properties (which include Style.com, Concierge.com and Epicurious.com). We're not quite sure how to feel about this (although the acquisition has no doubt made our boss, Nick Denton, a much wealthier man) and even more unsure how exactly it will affect us, but we do know that the site will be welcoming an editorial consultant and some new staffers in the (very) near future. After the jump, we've got a copy of the press release with some more details. More »

11:00 AM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Anna
15,576 views, 314 comments

Latest by Calraigh: I mean, you even linked AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE to Nasty's empire.That is some sophisticated shit.Fair fucking play Jez, you got my blood pressure up and then made me laugh hysterically.Job well done.. more »

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Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Wed

Angelina and Brad have finally made it legal. This news comes to you via Star, courtesy a somewhat subpar Wifi connection at the West Village Apple Store. You know, they say it's "part of the romantic tragedy of our age that our partners must be seen as compatible on every level." But Brad and Angelina, with their wildly divergent upbringings, pastimes, temperaments (and, one can only assume, literary proclivities) have maybe once again subverted the cultural mores of their time. (That said, he did, under her tutelage, reportedly conquer his fear of flying.) Anyway, speaking of tragedies, they did it in New Orleans. More »

9:00 PM on Sat Mar 29 2008
9,199 views, 116 comments

Latest by Owlygirl: @blackbirdfly: Thank you! That comment pissed me off. Totally hater motivated. I don't believe their motives are calculated at all; but if they were who gives a shit?! Money is being handed over and work is being done. That's all that more »

Rated PG A company called 5-Star Baby makes birth announcements that look like movie posters. Episode I and It Happened One Night are cute! But what if you're not in the baby-makin' mode? Maybe someone should make an "I got my period" announcement called There Will Be Blood. [BoingBong]

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Facelifts

Many of you have noticed that the site looks different today. What's been added: The return of the "skyline" up at the top, a series of thumbnail images and accompanying headlines that call out Jezebel's "top" posts of the previous 24-48 hours. We are working out some bugs, however, so if you're having any viewing problems, please email us with the type of problem, the sort of computer/operating system you're using and the web browser you're on.

12:45 PM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Anna
1,153 views, 107 comments

Latest by sabi: The new site works fine on IE but not on Firefox, anyone having the same problem? :( more »

Announcements New Yorkers: There's a Jezebel Commenter "Night Of Mayhem" tonight, with Skee-Ball and pool tables. 6pm, Ace Bar, 531 E. 5th Street (near Avenue A). Happy hour ends at 7pm, but the event goes 'til 2am. Enjoy! (Please remember if you're interested in events like this, join our Facebook group... Announcements need to be emailed to us by 9am the day of the event.)

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Announcements Los Angeles Jezebels! There is a drinky thingy tonight: 8pm, Weiland Brewery Underground, 505 S. Flower St., between 5th &6th Streets. Happy hour is from 10pm-2am. Enjoy, and report back, please! Reminder: Get info about commenter events and drinks and crap on our Facebook page. Thanks.

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Announcements Ladies and gentlemen, there's a Jezebel commenter meetup in Philadelphia tonight. It's being held at Sugar Moms, any time after 6pm: 225 Church St., which is 1 block north of Market St. The city of brotherly love is going to get its sister act on! Philabels, drink up! If you need info about Jezebel commenter gatherings, check out our Facebook page and join a local group. Have fun!

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Announcements It's a shitty, rainy day in New York City but things should turn around later at the commenter meetup! It's tonight from 7-10pm at The Magician, 118 Rivington Street (at Essex Street). Get your drank on, ladies. We'll do our best to stop by.

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Announcements Denver Jezebels! There's a meetup tonight. Here are the details: It's at Spicy Basil, 1 Broadway, Unit B-100 at 7:30 pm. Look for someone named Alissa. Organize yourselves here for now, we're behind in adding all of our new Facebook friends.

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