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October 31, 2009
Hallowe'en
BIRTHDAYS 
Dick Francis 1920
Kinky Friedman 1944

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

*10/21/09 Disney for Kids: Tinkerbell.
*10/21/09 The New Youth Corridor: The guide to timeless beauty.
*10/21/09 Beadwork presents 41 Favorite Jewelry Designs: Collector's edition.
*10/21/09 Dream Kitchens: Grand rooms, exquisite detail.
*10/21/09 Life During the Civil War: From the publisher of History Magazine.
 10/21/09 PSM3: 100% Playstation gaming. UK.
 


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     The Russian novel "War and Peace" follows the actions of over 500 characters.
-- November/December Mental Floss

     Actress Winona Ryder has tiny feet.
-- November Black Book
 

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WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND SPAIN!  70s funk band plays a date in Andorra

STRANGELY ENOUGH, ZOMBIE DOG'S FAVORITE TIPPLE IS A STINGER 

HOME PLATE VAMPIRE CALLS NIGHT GAMES ONLY

Report: AT LEAST 17 STEROID-ABUSING PRO ATHLETES HAVE GROWN 
RUDIMENTARY TAILS! 

"SO HELP ME GODZILLA," SAID KING KONG ON THE WITNESS STAND



October 25, 2009
Beetroot Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Leo G. Carroll 1886
Billy Barty 1924

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

*10/17/09 Cryptograms Special: 300 cryptograms in every issue.
*10/17/09 Mac Format presents The Essential iPhone Handbook: Unmissable advice from the independent phone experts. UK.
*10/14/09 Lana Turner: A journal of poetry and opinion.
*10/14/09 JM Magazine: Models · celebs · fitness · music · video.
*10/14/09 Ultimate Gear Guide: Hundreds of essential products for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists and home studios!
 10/14/09 The Knitter: Ideas for creative knitting. UK.
 


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     The National Poultry Museum opened on May 8, 2009 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
-- October/November Backyard Poultry

     At 18,008 feet, Mt. St Elias is the second tallest peak in the U.S.
-- LIFE Our National Parks
 

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UFO STOPS TRAFFIC IN NATION'S CAPITAL!  Uncle Fred's Oldsmobile breaks down on Pennsylvania Avenue

THIS MAN'S CHILDREN REALLY ARE LITTLE MONSTERS! 

BORED ATLANTIC CITY MAN TAKES WALK ON BOARDWALK AFTER FINDING PLACE TO PARK ON PARK PLACE

ALL THE DISHES AT A NEW LAS VEGAS BUFFET ARE MADE OF MEAT -- EVEN THE SALADS & DESSERTS!

HOW MANY CANNED CANADIAN HAMS CAN A CANADIAN CAN IF A CANADIAN CAN CAN CANNED CANADIAN HAMS?

 



October 22, 2009
Pomme Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Curly Howard 1903
Jeff Goldblum 1952

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

*10/13/09 Resistance: Journal of the Earth Liberation Movement.
*10/13/09 LUV: For Otaku by Otaku.
*10/13/09 Tea Time: Tearooms · food · china · table settings.
*10/13/09 Sports Illustrated Most Valuable Puzzles: Puzzles from the world of sports.
 10/13/09 Bowhunting the North Country: The region's ultimate archery magazine.
 10/13/09 Whitetail Times: Dedicated to ethical hunting and management of the whitetail deer.
 10/13/09 Performance Boats: Off shore edition.
 10/13/09 Island Life: Barbados.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     Each year U.S. plastic surgeons remove 65,628 inches of nose.
-- November Harper's

     The Norwegian Lundehund has six toes on each foot.
-- December Dog Fancy
 

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GHOST OF HOLLYWOOD STAR HAUNTS MGM/UNITED ARTISTS STUDIOS!  Tom Cruise doesn't want to leave.

ZOMBIE DOG LIKES TO BURY BONES THAT ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE LIVING! 

ZOOLOGISTS DISCOVER 4-LEGGED OSTRICH THAT MAY BE WORLD'S FASTEST ANIMAL!

VERY FEW GIRAFFES LIVE IN BASEMENT APARTMENTS

HOMELESS CARNIVAL FREAKS SQUATTING IN ABANDONED AMUSEMENT PARK

 



October 18, 2009
Alaska Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Inger Stevens 1934
Mike Ditka 1939

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

*10/10/09 Cosmology's Greatest Discoveries: Astronomy Magazine collector's edition.
 10/10/09 Penny's Famous Fill-In Puzzles: Super jumbo issue!
 10/10/09 Magic Patch: From France -- in English.
 10/08/09 NOR: New Ohio Review.
 10/08/09 The Objective Standard: A journal of culture and politics.
 10/08/09 Revolution: The world's ultimate watch lifestyle magazine.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     What do Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and new York City mayor Michael Bloomberg have in common? They're all among the hundreds of Americans who are richer than Donald Trump.
-- 2009 Forbes 400

     The beaver is the largest of America's rodents.
-- Nov/Dec Back Home
 

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MOON MEN TO INVADE CHICAGO!  Aldrin and Lovell to speak at the Museum of Science and Industry

ZOMBIE DOG TO GET HOTDOG STAND NAMED AFTER HIM 

HERETOFORE INACCESSIBLE NEVADA CANYON HOME TO GIANT FIRE-BREATHING LIZARDS!

SURPRISE VISIT FROM KLOWN KOLLEGE LEAVES 3 DEAD AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL!

LATEST BRITISH HIT SERIES INCLUDE PROFESSOR HOW, OFFICER WHAT and MONSIGNOR WHY

 



October 15, 2009
Global Handwashing Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Penny Marshall 1942
Jim Palmer 1945

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

*10/08/09 Baltimore Ravens Official Yearbook: Play like a raven.
*10/08/09 Carolina Panthers Yearbook: Annual.
*10/08/09 Detroit Lions Official Yearbook: Now slightly less pathetic!
*10/08/09 Miami Dolphins Yearbook: A new era of Miami Dolphins football.
 10/08/09 Modern Wedding Cakes & Chocolates: Australia.
 10/08/09 Looking Back: Sharing sweet memories of Days Gone By.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     Fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants. 
-- Nov/Dec Science Illustrated

     Any animal up to the size of a mouse can survive a fall from any height without injury.
-- December BBC Knowledge
 

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END OF THE WORLD NEAR!  CBS to cancel 'As the World Turns'

NEW WEREWOLF BREEDS AVAILABLE IN FAWN BRINDLE & BLUE MERLE 

LOST IN THE DESERT? DON'T ACCEPT A RIDE ON THE PHANTOM STAGECOACH!

TOM TURNED DOWN FOR JOB WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES

DOG SKELETON WITH 3 SKULLS FOUND IN CAVE OUTSIDE CERBERUS, AZ!

 



October 11, 2009
National Coming Out Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Elmore Leonard 1925
Joan Cusack 1962

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

*10/06/09 The Flyfish Journal: Quarterly.
*10/06/09 IDN Extra - Cut & Paste: From sketch to production.
 10/06/09 Guitar Aficionado Magazine: Guitars, cars, watches, wine & the deluxe life.
 10/06/09 Irish Roots: Celebrating Irish ancestry.
*10/03/09 TIME for Kids United States Atlas: More than 60 maps & 150 full-color photos!
*10/02/09 Taken: Fashion, trends, beauty, depth, motivation and inspiration.
 10/02/09 Elle: UK travel edition.
*09/30/09 Get Started 2010!: Special from Solar Today.
*09/30/09 Fast & Fabulous Quilting Ideas: Favorite picks from American Patchwork & Quilting.
    

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     In 1982 Americans wasted 500 million gallons of gas stuck in traffic -- 25 years later that number has swollen to 2,810 million gallons. 
-- October Reader's Digest

     No one in Tokyo, Japan lives more than 500 meters from a convenience store.
-- October Monocle
 

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ROBOTS FROM SPACE COMING TO EARTH!  More NASA space junk falling out of orbit.

DEATH COMES IN THIRTEENS AT THE CARNIVAL OF BLOOD! 

WEREWOLVES NEVER DRINK COORS LIGHT

ZOO OTTERS UP TO NO GOOD

FIELD OF SUNFLOWERS CONCEALS SECRET COLONY OF HOMUNCULI!

 


October 8, 2009
Citrouille Day
BIRTHDAYS 
Harvey Pekar 1939
Chevy Chase 1943

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

*09/29/09 Violin Heroes: Top violinists of today look back on the players who have influenced them.
 09/29/09 Science in Society: UK.
*09/27/09 Make-Ability: A variety of quick | simple | fun crafts for all.
*09/27/09 Health & Fitness for Cyclists: From Cycling Weekly. UK.
*09/27/09 Muzzleloading: Gear and more for black powder hunters.
*09/27/09 AD Collector: The best design 2009.
*09/27/09 Cook's Country Best Country Recipes: From the hit TV show.
*09/27/09 The Best of Mr. Food 15-Minute Recipes: 272 flavor-packed recipes.
*09/27/09 Woman's Weekly Cookery Special: 51 delicious baking recipes. UK.
*09/27/09 Harper's Bazaar Runway Report: New fall collections.
 09/27/09 The Fountain: A magazine of scientific and spiritual thought.
 09/27/09 Penny Press Good Time Easy Crosswords: Penny Press means puzzle pleasure!
    

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     Two Beatles albums, Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, are among the top ten selling albums in both Italy and Portugal this week. 
-- October 3 Billboard

     Wyatt Earp's brother Virgil is buried in Portland, OR.
-- December Wild West
 

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ALIENS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!  President hosts foreign leaders.

WHEN ZOMBIE DOG WAGS HIS TAIL THE STENCH IS ALMOST UNBEARABLE! 

LITTLE OLD LADY MUTILATED LATE LAST NIGHT!

82% OF GIRAFFES DRIVE CONVERTIBLES

WHY TOM CRUISE WILL NEVER MAKE A MOVIE WITH VINCE VAUGHN

 



October 1, 2009
International Day of Older Persons
BIRTHDAYS 
Walter Matthau 1920
Julie Andrews 1935

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

 09/26/09 Soccer 360: For fans of the greatest game.
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09/25/09 LIV': Knowing showing going places.
 09/25/09 WPT Poker: The official World Poker Tour magazine.
*09/24/09 New Awareness: Spirituality · esotericism · new age.
*09/24/09 Color Made Easy: From pretty to powerful.
 09/24/09 Newwork Magazine: Published biannually by Studio Newwork.
 09/23/09 H+ Magazine: Humanity plus.
    

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

     The total number of humans who have ever lived is 160 billion, according to the Population Reference Bureau. 
-- September BBC Focus

     October 14th in Wishek, North Dakota is Sauerkraut Day.
-- October Midwest Living
 

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GIANT BAT SOARS OVER CHICAGO! Claes Oldenburg's baseball-inspired sculpture rises 100 feet into the air. 

ZOMBIE DOG KNOWS YOU'RE THERE -- HE CAN SMELL YOUR BRAIN! 

NOBODY RIDES BY THE HANGMAN'S TREE ON THE NIGHT OF THE FULL-BLOODED MOON!

DISNEY PATRON DIES OF SEVERE EARWORM INFESTATION!

916-FOOT 74,000-TON CRUISE SHIP VANISHES IN BALTIMORE HARBOR!

 

 

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