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July 29, 2009
Olsok
BIRTHDAYS 
Maria Ouspenskaya 1876
William Powell 1892
Budd Boetticher 1916

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

*07/22/09 The Point: Literary.
 07/22/09 Simply Handmade: Your step-by-step guide to crafting with style.
 07/22/09 FHM For Him Magazine: Chinese edition.
 07/22/09 Food & Wine: Chinese edition.
 07/22/09 Mens Health: Chinese edition.
 
07/22/09 National Geographic: Chinese edition.
 07/22/09 National Geographic Traveler: All travel all the time. Chinese edition.
 07/22/09 Self: Chinese edition.
 07/22/09 Trends Health: In Chinese.
 07/22/09 Style International Edition: Italy.
 07/22/09 Kicker Sportsmagazin: Das original seit 1963. Germany.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     In 1585, Cardinal Alfonso Gesualdo wasn't considered a candidate for Pope because he bathed daily, which the conclave took as a sign of mental instability.
-- Vol. 14 #4 Renaissance

     Since 1976 the mayors of Salt Lake City, Utah have all been democrats.
-- July-August Mental Floss

 

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New evidence proves... EVE TEMPTED ADAM WITH A KUMQUAT! 

VEGAS NOW CATERING TO KIDS WITH SLOTS THAT PAYOUT CHOCOLATE COINS! 

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF -- MUTANTS!

BRAINERD RESIDENTS TERRIFIED BY REPORTS OF PAUL BUNYAN COMING TO LIFE AT NIGHT!

FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN PLAGUED BY VAMPIRES! 



July 26, 2009
Liberian Independence Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Gracie Allen 1895
Hoyt Wilhelm 1923
Daniel Negreanu 1974

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

*07/18/09 Taste of Home Bake Sale: 166 crowd-pleasing treats!
*07/18/09 Maple Street Press Steelers Annual: Defending the crown.
*07/18/09 Maple Street Press Patriots Annual: Analysis · interviews · stats · draft · history · photos.
*07/18/09 Maple Street Press Cowboys Annual: Expert scouting reports.
 07/17/09 Math Doku: 150 new puzzles.
 
07/17/09 France Magazine: North America's best-selling magazine about France.
 07/17/09 Sports Pro: Sport's monthly magazine.
 07/17/09 I. M. Cowgirls: The life of the Western woman.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     The words to the song, "America the Beautiful" were written at the pinnacle of Pikes Peak.
-- July/August The Saturday Evening Post

     The longest place name in the United States is 
"Lake Chargoggagoggmanchaugaggoggchaubunagungamauga."
-- August American History

 

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MLB TO START TESTING PLAYERS FOR WHEATIES! 

YAHOO SERIOUS REFUSES TO EAT PLATYPUS SOUP 

SCANDAL! Osmond seen exiting Salt Lake City Starbucks!

SCORPION DNA SPLICED WITH SQURREL DNA TO CREATE THE WORLD'S FIRST SQUIRPION!

ELEPHANT HUNTER NEEDS BETTER GLASSES 


July 22, 2009
Ratcatcher's Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Edward Hopper 1882
Alex Trebek 1940
Albert Brooks 1947

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

*07/17/09 Vidvinkel: Art photography magazine from Sweden.
*07/17/09 Fantastique: The magazine of fantasy and science-fiction cinema.
*07/17/09 Hip Hop Weekly Michael Jackson Special: Exclusive photos & interviews.
 07/17/09 Bass Angler's Guide: Building a better angler since 1991.
 07/17/09 Martial Arts Masters Magazine: Martial arts at its best.
*07/16/09 A Tribute to Michael Jackson: Rolling Stone special commemorative issue.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     94% of all blogs on the internet have not been updated in at least four months.
-- August Harper's

     The average American throws out 4.6 lbs. of garbage every day.
-- August Reader's Digest

 

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ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL STILL HOPING TO SOMEDAY ACQUIRE LAST NAMES! 

CHILD'S PARTY SPOILED BY PIŅATA FULL OF ANGRY SQUIRRELS! 

REPORT: AMISH HACKERS NOW IN LEAGUE WITH UFO ALIENS!

SO-CALLED MOON-LANDING ACTUALLY SHOT ON MARS!

DEAD KANGAROO FOUND RIDING THE METRO IN DC! 




July 19, 2009
Burmese Martyr's Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Brian May 1947
Don Henley 1947
Anthony Edwards 1962

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

 07/11/09 Ines Del Mar Weddings: Over 40 pages of inspiring real wedding design.
*07/10/09 RC Driver presents RC Crawler: Rock steady!
 07/10/09 Country Lifestyle: Fine living in the heart of Texas.
 07/10/09 The New Economy: UK.
 07/10/09 Bass Guitar Magazine: The UK's number one bass guitar magazine.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     Snails can't go backwards.
-- Aug BBC Knowledge

     The longest chicken flight on record lasted only 13 seconds.
-- Aug BBC Knowledge

 

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BLUNDER DOWN UNDER! OZZIES REJECT BILL TO FUND POCKET WATCHES FOR KANGAROOS! 

BUSHY-TAILED BUSH PILOTS! Gentically-engineered squirrels USAF's new secret weapon! 

DOLLAR STORES HAVING TROUBLE KEEPING USED BATHROOM-TISSUE IN STOCK!

MORE CAMPERS GO MISSING ON GRIZZLY BEAR MOUNTAIN

TOM CRUISE FORGETS WHAT HE WAS ALL WORKED UP ABOUT 

 




July 15, 2009
Saint Swithun's Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Clement C. Moore 1779
Linda Ronstadt 1946
Forest Whitaker 1961

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

 07/10/09 Dive Pacific: The Pacific's most informative dive magazine. NZ.
 
07/10/09 Scuba Diver AustralAsia: The official publication of the PADI Diving Society.
 07/10/09 Bicycling Australia: Happy riding!
*07/09/09 XXL presents Michael Jackson: The rise & fall of the King of Pop.
 07/08/09 Edge: Stay well.
 07/08/09 Famous Magazine: Nobody is famous in New York.
 07/08/09 Reader's Digest: UK edition.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     There are 500 million pigs in China.
-- July BBC Focus

     Malaysia has announced its intention to put a man on the moon by 2010.
-- Aug BBC Knowledge

 

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WHAT'S REALLY BURIED UNDER THE EFFIGY TUMULI? 

WHO WILL STOP THE WERECHICKEN'S REIGN OF TERROR?!?! 

PLOT TO USE ID CHIPS TO TURN OUR OWN DOGS AGAINST US!

GOVERNMENT PUTTING DRUG THAT CAUSES PARANOIA IN OUR WATER SUPPLY!

SHOELACE MUSEUM OPENS NEW WING DEVOTED TO AGLETS 



July 11, 2009
World Population Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Yul Brynner 1920
Sela Ward 1956
Suzanne Vega 1959

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

*07/03/09 Milk Kids Collections: More than 1500 looks.
*07/03/09 The Legend of Harley Davidson: 164 pages of Harley history.
 07/03/09 Kaiserin: A magazine for boys with problems.
 07/03/09 Spread ArtCulture: Well, go ahead!
 07/03/09 Miniature Wargames: Independent since 1983. UK.
 07/03/09 Wheel of Fortune Word Seek: Puzzles from your favorite game show!

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     Wales has more castles per square mile than any other Western European country.
-- July/Aug Mental Floss

 

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ALLIGATOR LIZARDS IN THE AIR CAUSE GAPER'S BLOCK ON VENTURA HIGHWAY 

NUNS PROTEST OUTSIDE RESTAURANT THAT SERVES SOUTHERN-FRIED PENGUIN 

'SOW'-BOYS TO RIDE BOARS AT THE BIG PIG RODEO

New evidence proves... ZACHARY TAYLOR HAD 16 TOES!

NEW FOUNTAIN PEN INK IS 27% HUMAN BLOOD! 



 

July 8, 2009
Annual Wake of Soapy Smith
BIRTHDAYS 
Marty Feldman 1933
Wolfgang Puck 1949
Kevin Bacon 1958

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

*07/03/09 Tampa Bay Rays Yearbook: American League 2008 Champions.
*07/03/09 Arkansas Statewide Football Preview: Day & Night.
*07/03/09 Oklahoma Statewide Football Preview: Good Times.
*07/03/09 One-Story Dream Homes: 116 single-story home plans.
 07/03/09 Paranormal: Exploring the world of the unexplained. UK.
 07/01/09 Camera Austria International: In German & English.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    On average, non-smokers live 15 years longer than smokers. 
-- July BBC Focus 

    
Kool-Aid is the official beverage of Nebraska.
-- July/Aug Mental Floss

 

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HOLY SEE-CRET! POPE ADDICTED TO MOZARTKUGELN! 

METEOROLOGICAL MAYHEM! THOUSANDS OF ADORABLE PRAIRIE DOGS 
'RAIN' DOWN ON SPEARFISH SOUTH DAKOTA! 

MODERN-DAY SHERLOCK CAN TELL BEARDED MEN WHAT THEY HAD FOR BREAKFAST!

93% OF SUNSPOTS CAUSED BY AMISH HACKERS!

TOM CRUISE TAKING YEAR OFF TO 'GROW' 

 

 

July 4, 2009
Fourth of July
BIRTHDAYS 
Neil Simon 1927
Geraldo Rivera 1943
Horace Grant 1965

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

 06/30/09 Genlux: Generation + Luxury.
*06/27/09 Life Story Film Fantasy Countdown to New Moon: The must-have edition for Twilight saga fans!
 06/27/09 Remember the Rock Magazine: The Rock Island Line is a mighty good road.
 06/27/09 Baby Baby Baby: gggrrrrrrrrr. Mexico.
*06/26/09 Fun Fare: The family entertainment guide.
*06/26/09 Where to Retire America's 100 Best Master-Planned Communities: 20 towns where you can save on living expenses.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Author Ray Bradbury claims to be able to remember being born. 
 -- Issue XXVIII 2009 The Strand Magazine

 

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COPS EXAMINING BODY FOUND IN WOODS STARTLED WHEN BABY SQUIRRELS CLIMB OUT OF ITS MOUTH! 

HIKERS LAST SEEN IN COUGAR PASS 

HAWAIIAN BIGFOOT SMELLS LIKE COCONUT!

SMASHED-PENNY KILLER STRIKES AGAIN!

COLLIE GIVES BIRTH TO 7 PUPPIES & 1 KITTEN! 

 

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