February 15, 2016
ENIAC Day

BIRTHDAYS
Sax Rohmer 1883
Harold Arlen 1905
Harvey Korman 1927

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*02/09/16 Vietnam The Air War: From JFK to Nixon – the Vietnam war in detail.
02/09/16 Priority Girl: Fashion, health, and beauty tips – enjoy the read!
*02/03/16 Hi Fi Choice Yearbook: Best audio of the year! UK.
*02/02/16 Eat for Health: Mindful snacking.
*01/29/16 The Saveur 100: What to cook in 2016.
*01/29/16 Complete Guide to Container Gardening: 60+ easy-to-grow gorgeous combos.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

In the Bahamas they use $3 bills.
— March National Geographic KiDS

Tahiti is made up of 118 islands and atolls, one of which is Bora Bora.
— 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

City Newsstand’s HEADLINE WORLD
As always, 100% T.R.U.E.! (Trumped-up, Reliably Unreliable & Ersatz)

STARTLING NEW EVIDENCE PROVES THAT PLATYPUSES ONCE RULED THE WORLD!

OHIO MAN’S BEEN KNITTING A TURTLENECK SWEATER FOR HIS GIRAFFE FOR 7 ½ YEARS!

NEW TRAIN PROPOSED THAT WILL TAKE YOU FROM NYC TO LA IN 47 SECONDS!

NEW TREND: MORE AND MORE ELEPHANTS ARE GETTING TRAMPOLINES

HANGNAIL PILLS – DO THEY REALLY WORK?

 
Weekly Words of Wisdom

A Fig Newton at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a hungry person.

Fictitious Customer of the Week 

Val N. Tyne