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50 Newspapers &
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Serving Chicago's magazine needs since 1988.


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November 18, 2013
Feast of Juthwara 

BIRTHDAYS 
Johnny Mercer 1909
Alan Dean Foster 1946
Alan Moore 1953 

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

*10/30/13 Filaf Annual: Art, books and films. France.
*10/30/13 Hope Street: Fashion trend. UK. 
*10/30/13 VVV Magazine: For the love of art.
*10/30/13 Science Uncovered presents Wonders of the World: Discover the world around you.
*10/29/13 The Intentional Quarterly: Making a do-or-die stand for Print.
*10/29/13 Monster Children Photo Annual: Say cheese.
*10/27/13 LIFE The Day Kennedy Died: 50 years later -- remembering the man and the moment.
 10/27/13 Primitive Quilts and Projects: For the primitive quilter, rug hooker & stitcher.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain. 
-- October/November AARP the Magazine

    The Cheesecake Factory menu offers 241 different items. 
-- December The Saturday Evening Post 

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ALL BOOKS TO GO OUT OF PRINT BY JULY 31, 2015!

DENNIS RODMAN TO BE NEW DEFENSE MINISTER OF VENEZUELA

LATELY, GODZILLA HAS DEVELOPED A REAL TASTE FOR AARDVARKS

THE GHOST OF DON KNOTTS ABOUT SCARES ITSELF TO DEATH!

OHIO FARMER FEEDS HIS COWS SUGARCANE & COCOA BEANS

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If 'Wisdom' is such a smart thing to have, how come it contains the word 'dumb'?

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Wilfred Tell-Wilma

Thank you

     Thank you to all who have voted for City News in the Mission Main Street competition. On November 6th we reached the 250 votes we needed to get our application judged. We couldn't have done it without you!

October 28, 2013
International Animation Day 

BIRTHDAYS 
Dennis Franz 1944
Bill Gates 1955
Julia Roberts 1967 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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

*10/25/13 The History of Railroads: From the publishers of History Magazine.
*10/25/13 The Best of Paula Deen Christmas: 65 best-loved recipes. 
*10/24/13 Equinus International: USA - Canada - UK.
*10/22/13 Guitarist Guide to Effects Pedals: UK.
*10/19/13 Mens Health Elite Fitness for Every Body: UK.
 10/19/13 Protein^® Journal: Ideas · Insight · Inspiration.



THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Coyotes are more than twice as fast as roadrunners. 
-- November Ranger Rick

    Many cave-dwelling fish don't have eyes. 
-- November National Geographic KIDS 

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Little known fact: GODZILLA IS A BIG P.G. WODEHOUSE FAN

SCIENTIST DISCOVERS ATLANTIS IN THE BAHAMAS, JUST OFF THE COAST OF NASSAU

JAZZ MUSICIAN GETS ENOUGH BOOKINGS TO DROP HIS DAY JOB

CRAZY STUNT FLYER FLIES FROM NEW YORK TO PARIS -- UPSIDE DOWN!

WOMBATS CAN SPEAK ITALIAN!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every time a raindrop falls something gets wet.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Denise Ann DiNeffiou

October 21, 2013
International Day of the Nacho

BIRTHDAYS 
Georg Solti 1912
Dizzy Gillespie 1917
Leonard Rossiter 1926 

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You may have noticed some rough edges here at citynewsstand.com lately.  We're making some changes and they may take a while. Our site is mostly functional for now but a few things are missing here and there.  We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to bringing you an even better online experience in the near future!

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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

*10/11/13 Live Happy: Happier mind, healthier you.
*10/11/13 Fresh Style: Simple ideas for creative living. 
*10/11/13 Great Baking: More than 100 delicious recipes. UK.
*10/11/13 Transworld Motocross Buyers Guide: All new bikes, gear, boots & helmets.
*10/11/13 Matthew Mead's Christmas All Through the House: 151 inspiring holiday ideas for your home.
 10/11/13 Made In Paper: Creative paper crafting.
*10/10/13 Asian Eater: Printed in Singapore.
*10/08/13 Le Derriere Cri: Printed in Belgium.
*10/08/13 Burda Style US: Fashion sewing quarterly.
*10/08/13 First American Art Magazine: Art of indigenous peoples of the Americas.
 10/08/13 Geist: Fact + fiction north of America.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    A pineapple is actually made up of a bunch of berries. 
-- November National Geographic KIDS

    Two billion people worldwide rely on eating bugs for protein. 
-- November Discover 

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GIANT SEA SERPENT IS ACTUALLY JUST A BLOATED ANACONDA

NEW BRAND OF NACHO CHEESE ACTUALLY CONTAINS TRACE AMOUNTS OF CHEESE!

RENOWNED PSYCHIC'S SPIRIT GUIDE TELLS HIM FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE 
THAT HE'S A PHONY

MAN DROPS HOT NEW GIRLFRIEND AFTER SEEING 
HOW MANY CAT VIDEOS SHE'S SHARED ON FACEBOOK

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER NEW TYPE OF ZEBRA THAT'S BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPES

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     The Seasons: In Fall the leaves fall, In Winter it's windier, In Spring the plants spring out of the ground and in Summer, well summer harder to explain...

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Peter Abbott

October 7, 2013
Feast of Osgyth

BIRTHDAYS 
Niels Bohr 1885
Kevin Godley 1945
John Mellencamp 1951 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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

*10/04/13 Girls' World: Quizzes, posters and more!
*10/04/13 Love Crafting: UK.
*10/03/13 The Eyes: Europe & photography. 
 10/03/13 M by Mens Uno International: Fashion.
*10/01/13 Classic Rock presents Country Music Magazine: New! Debut Issue! UK.
*10/01/13 The Second World War In Colour: From the makers of BBC History Magazine. UK.
 10/01/13 Phabrik: International fashion.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Owls eat skunks. 
-- October Ranger Rick.

    The three most common nouns in the English language are, in descending order, Time Person Year. 
-- October BBC Focus 

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TWO-HEADED GIRAFFE SOMETIMES KISSES ITSELF

GODZILLA PROUD OF HIS NEW PINK PANTIES

FRESHEST FRENCH FOOD FAD: ESCARGOT CUPCAKES!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Owning dogs is like perpetual Halloween -- You're forever opening the door and handing out treats.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Victor E. Lapp

September 30, 2013
Blasphemy Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Buddy Rich 1917
Truman Capote 1924
Johnny Mathis 1935 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

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

*09/27/13 Skiing Gear Guide: The best new gear. Annual.
*09/27/13 The Complete Book of Guns Buyers Guide: Shotguns > Black Powder > Air Guns > Revolvers > Autopistols > Rifles.
 09/27/13 Fjords: Arts & literary review. 
*09/26/13 Popular Noise: Quarterly.
*09/25/13 Lady: Quarterly.
*09/25/13 Graze: Quarterly.
 09/25/13 Legends: Culture & arts from the cradle of American music.
 09/25/13 Atlas Voyages: The quarterly magazine of craft and curio.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    45% of all Lucky Charms cereal is eaten by adults. 
-- October Harper's

    The Mona Lisa has no eye brows. 
-- November Mental Floss 

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HOVEROUND ACTOR SUES ACTOR FOR RUINING HIS GOOD NAME

GODZILLA GOES OFF HIS MEDS BECAUSE THEY INHIBIT HIS FIREBREATHING ABILITY

ZOMBIE COUNCIL DECIDES THAT A COORDINATED ATTACK ON HALLOWEEN 
SHOULD MAKE FOR PRETTY EASY PICKENS

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every day is but another pearl on the necklace of life.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Téa Wendt-Attaway

September 23, 2013
Feast of Padre Pio

BIRTHDAYS 
Mickey Rooney 1920
Paul Peterson 1945
Jason Alexander 1959 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

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

*09/20/13 Buffalo Bills Official Team Yearbook: Recharged.
*09/20/13 SKI special Resort Guide: Dream vacations.
 09/20/13 What Doctors Don't Tell You: Take control of your own health. 
 09/20/13 Teach Yourself to Sew: From the editors of Threads.
*09/19/13 Autosport Legends: James Hunt / Niki Lauda: Drivers | Heroes | Legends.
 09/19/13 Lui: English text. France.
 09/19/13 Fricote: L'Epicurien urbain. France.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    If you're outdoors, you are rarely more than 6 feet from a spider. 
-- October National Geographic Kids

    Turritopsis nutricula, a type of jellyfish, is thought to be immortal. 
-- September BBC Focus 

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COCKER SPANIEL WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MINUTE, 
RIGHT NOW HE'S LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW

GODZILLA NEEDS A KLEENEX™

HEADLINE WRITER JUST CAN'T SEEM TO SHUT UP ABOUT GIRAFFES

CRUISELINE CHRISTENS NEW SHIP THE "CINATIT" 
HOPING IT WILL DO THE OPPOSITE OF SINK
 
71% OF AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GIRAFFE OWNERS LET THEM SLEEP IN THE HOUSE!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If you don't enjoy yourself, who will?

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Lee Vito Bever

September 9, 2013
Chrysanthemum Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Otis Redding 1941
Michelle Johnson 1965
B.J. Armstrong 1967 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

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

*09/06/13 Bizsu Magazine: Exclusive Entertainment Men's Lifestyle.
*09/06/13 Vegan Health & Fitness presents Plant Built Muscle: Where do you get your protein?
*09/06/13 Fall Comfort With A Cajun Flair: 123 classic recipes. 
*09/06/13 Great British Model Railways: 132 pages of top quality model railways.
*09/04/13 Nautilus: A new journal of science and culture.
*09/04/13 Whispering Wind Crafts: Annual
 09/04/13 Sound & Communications: AV for systems integrators, contractors and consultants.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Babe Ruth used to hit more home runs in a season by himself than most teams. 
-- 2014 Harris' Farmer's Almanac

    The United States acquired Alaska from Russia for about 2 cents an acre. 
-- 2014 The Almanac for Farmers & City Folk 

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TOM CRUISE TO STAR IN "THE MAGNIFICENT (five-foot) SEVEN" (with lifts)

TRUMP ENCOUNTER PHRASE "HUNTING DOGS", DECIDES TO TRY IT, BAGS A POODLE!

MAGNANIMOUS COCKER SPANIEL GENEROUSLY ALLOTS 
1/3 OF HIS KING-SIZE BED FOR HUMAN USE

OHIO MAN HAS EATEN NOTHING BUT GRAHAM CRACKERS FOR OVER 37 YEARS!
 
TERRORIST MESSAGES EMBEDDED IN MOST CUTE CAT INTERNET MEMES

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Don't sweat the Zombie Apocalypse -- the Giant Space Robots will have already gotten us by then.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Humphrey Bird

September 2, 2013
Labor Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Milo Hamilton 1927
Horace Silver 1928
Billy Preston 1946 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

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

*08/30/13 Tracing Your Eastern European Ancestors: From the publishers of Family Chronicle, Internet Geneaology and History Magazine.
*08/30/13 The Atlantic presents JFK: In his time and ours.
*08/30/13 The Saturday Evening Post Special Humor Issue: 300 funniest, zaniest, laugh-out-loud cartoons ever published! 
 08/30/13 Big Island Traveler: The life & style of Hawaii.
*08/29/13 Art Review Asia: The contemporary art magazine for readers east of the Bosporus and west of the Pacific.
 08/29/13 Dolce: Belgian passion for worldwide gastronomy.
*08/28/13 Snowboard Magazine The Buyer's Guide: Annual.
*08/27/13 Making Music on Your iPad & iPhone: Your practical guide. UK.
*08/27/13 Build Your Own PC: Learn the skills you need to build your next box.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Lolong, the world's biggest saltwater crocodile, was 20.24 feet long and weighed 2,369 lbs. 
-- 2014 TIME for Kids Almanac

    The comet ISON, which should be visible in November & December, may develop a tail over a million miles long. 
-- 2014 The Old Farmers Almanac 

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CANNIBALISM LESS POPULAR

WHY ARE THE NECKS OF ZOO-BORN GIRAFFES NEARLY 2 FEET SHORTER THAN IN THE WILD?

PROVEN! WORLD'S OLDEST LIVING TORTOISE WAS ONCE OWNED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN!

BIGGEST THING IN PARIS THIS SUMMER -- SNAIL SMOOTHIES!
 
DEAD TIRED OF WALKING

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     The Zombie Apocalypse won't even happen unless we want it badly enough.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Saul Vupuzzell

August 26, 2013
Women's Equality Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Lee DeForest 1873
Leon Redbone 1949
Melissa McCarthy 1970 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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

*08/23/13 Ukulele: Devoted to the jumping flea.
*08/23/13 Fix-It and Forget It Potlucks & Casseroles: 103 homestyle dishes... ready and waiting.
*08/23/13 Celebrate! With Womans World: Halloween keepsake issue. 
 08/22/13 Lamono: Spain.
*08/21/13 Tank Moto: So cool.
*08/20/13 Anorak: The happy mag for kids.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The world's largest pumpkin was grown by Ron Wallace from Greene, Rhode Island. It weighed 2,009 lbs. 
-- The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids

    There are 2,000 species of scorpions only 25 of which are deadly to man and only one of those deadly species is native to North America. 
-- September Ranger Rick 

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ACCIDENT VICTIM'S NEW TEFLON TENDONS MAKE HIM WORLD"S FASTEST TYPIST AT 300 WPM!

APRIL IN PARIS OR AUTUMN IN NEW YORK? YOU DECIDE!

GIGANTIGATOR!  30-FT ALLIGATOR SPOTTED IN SWAMP NEAR LOUISIANA NUCLEAR PLANT!

AT THIS HOSPITAL FEWER THAN HALF THE PATIENTS GET OUT ALIVE!
 
AUSTRALIAN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INTERRUPTED BY FLYING KANGAROOS!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     On the last warm, sunny day of summer you never realize that it will be six months before you get another like it.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Bess Somé

August 19, 2013
World Humanitarian Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Buzz Kilman 1944
Bill Clinton 1946
Mary Matalin 1953 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

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

*08/16/13 Aeroplane Collector's Archive Early Jet Fighters: When British jets ruled the skies. UK.
*08/16/13 Kate & William's Royal Baby: Diana's legacy of love.
 08/15/13 Artichoke: Interior | architecture | design | objects | people. 
*08/09/13 Family Fun special Halloween: 121 spooky ideas.
*08/09/13 Crossbow Magazine: 2013 product review.
*08/09/13 Rock & Gem Field Trips: Snowbird issue.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    In Amsterdam, there are as many bicycles as people. 
-- September Harper's

    Jack Nicholson lived next door to Marlon Brando in Los Angeles and in Bora Bora.  
-- LIFE Jack Nicholson 

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KING KONG DIDN'T LIVE ON SKULL ISLAND -- HE LIVED IN SKOKIE, ILLINOIS!

SKY WILL BE GREEN IN 20 YEARS, SCIENTISTS SAY

SOME KANGAROOS SEEM TO BE LEARNING TO FLY

MEYER LANSKY'S TUNNEL FROM HAVANA TO KEY WEST STILL WORKS!
 
HEADLINE WRITER HAS A HEADACHE!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     An intelligent voice in a cacophony of ignorance can seem like a cool drink on a hot, humid day.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Michael O. Noscopy

August 12, 2013
International Youth Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Samuel Fuller 1912
William Goldman 1931
John Cazale 1935 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

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

*08/08/13 The Royal Baby: Your special commemorative magazine. UK.
*08/07/13 Magnificent Murray: History maker. UK.
 08/07/13 Style at Home: Stylish homes Affordable ideas. UK. 
*08/06/13 At the Edge: An independent art publication devoted to emerging artists worldwide.
*08/04/13 Corpus: Art.
*08/02/13 Hot Rods & Harleys: Magazine.
*08/02/13 People special Hello, Prince George!: The boy who will be king.
 07/31/13 Elapsed Times: Retro drag racing at its best.
 07/31/13 Pause: Redefining male fashion. UK.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The record for the oldest tortoise is 188 years old. 
-- August BBC Focus

    In Australia, there are 8 million more kangaroos than people. 
-- TIME for Kids Book of Where 

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IOWA MAN IN BID TO CROSS ATLANTIC ON A WAVERUNNER!

BLIND COCKER SPANIEL CAN 'SEE' THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD!

MORE PHOTOS SURFACE OF COKE-BOTTLE-SHAPED UFO!

MAN RIDING BIKE 'NO-HANDS' DECIDES TO CLOSE HIS EYES FOR A LITTLE WHILE
 
REAL GODZILLA ACTUALLY QUITE FRIENDLY

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Old age is like one long wake for our younger selves.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ephrem Radio

July 29, 2013
International Tiger Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Budd Boetticher 1916
Teddy Atlas 1956
Scott Steiner 1962 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

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*07/27/13 Collective: Game changers | thought leaders | rule breakers | stylemakers.
*07/27/13 Creations Lingerie North America: Intimate. Insight. European view.
*07/26/13 Allrecipes: Stir things up. 
*07/26/13 Sports Illustrated Packers: A celebration of the NFL's most successful franchise.
 07/26/13 High Desert Dog: Promoting a healthy dog loving lifestyle in the southwest.
 07/25/13 Comic Heroes Bookazine: Bursting with great comics!
*07/23/13 iTunes iCloud: Beyond the manual.
 07/23/13 Pretty Nostalgic: Happy days from vintage ways: celebrating brilliantly British living.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Some kangaroos live in trees. 
-- August Ranger Rick

    Elephants can smell water from 3 miles away. 
-- September / October Mental Floss 

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GODZILLA IS REAL! But he doesn't breathe fire and he's only 12 feet tall

LUCKY MAN BITES INTO APPLE -- FINDS ONLY HALF A WORM

TEXAS TORNADO FULL OF ANGRY RATTLESNAKES

BASSETT HOUND WHO JUMPED IN RIVER NEAR ST. PAUL, MN FOUND A WEEK LATER ON SANDBAR NEAR NEW ORLEANS!

BARISTA SEES FLYING SAUCER

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Life is like a tree. You need to rise above your roots and branch out if you want your day in the sun.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Tim Buck II

July 22, 2013
Ratcatcher's Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Margaret Whiting 1924
Albert Brooks 1947
Don Henley 1947 

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*07/19/13 Tattle: The parenting mag with swag.
*07/18/13 Geist: Spirit. UK.
 07/18/13 Domus: In English and Italian. 
 07/16/13 All Hollow: Romania.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Tony Bennett/Dave Brubeck: The White House Sessions, recorded in 1962, is currently #4 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Albums chart. 
-- 7.20.2013 Billboard

    A company is now making surfboards out of coconut husks. 
-- August Popular Science 

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EVEN IN HUMAN FORM WEREWOLVES TURN AROUND 3X IN BED BEFORE SETTLING

FACED WITH BUDGET SHORTFALLS HEAVEN NOW 
SERVING 'CHOICE' STEAKS INSTEAD OF 'PRIME'

PROFESSOR WANTS TO POWER CARS WITH PIG POOP!

HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANT ITEM: SNAKE BURGERS!

SECOND TITANIC FOUND!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If nothing you've always known to be true has ever turned out to be completely false, you just haven't been paying attention.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Charlotte Uhffiar

July 15, 2013
Rosetta Stone Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Vladimir Nabokov 1870
Linda Ronstadt 1946
Forest Whitaker 1961 

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*07/13/13 Just Cross Stitch special Halloween: 51 spooky designs.
*07/12/13 Kindle for Beginners: Everything you need to get started with your kindle device. UK.
 07/11/13 Dank: Skateboarding. Sweden. 
*07/10/13 NOW Diet: UK.
 07/10/13 Kids Crafts 1-2-3: Too cool for school crafts.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    58% of American cats are overweight. 
-- August Harper's

    In 1984, Alberto Salazar sweated out nearly a gallon per hour while running a marathon. 
-- Summer BBC Focus 

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ZOO GIRAFFE FALLS IN LOVE WITH 20-FT CANDY CANE!

FACED WITH BUDGET SHORTFALLS HEAVEN NO LONGER ADMITTING NEW SOULS

RESEARCHERS BELIEVE THEY'VE FOUND THE "JERK GENE"

TRUMPETER WHO SITS IN FRONT OF THE TROMBONES ABOUT TO GO POSTAL

NORTH DAKOTA OVERRUN WITH RED KANGAROOS!

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     We don't always attain the things we strive for so if you turn down the unexpected things that life offers you, you may end up with nothing.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     A. Jason Properties

July 8, 2013
Feast of Grimbald

BIRTHDAYS 
Steve Lawrence 1935
Jeffrey Tambor 1944
Wolfgang Puck 1949 

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*07/05/13 LIFE Places of the Bible: A photographic pilgrimmage.
*07/05/13 AMI presents Elvis: The King Revealed!
*07/02/13 Airsoft Insider: Are you man enough? 
 07/02/13 Abode 2: The essential guide to the finest luxury resort property.
*06/28/13 Instant Expert Galaxy: Your essential guide to Samsung Galaxy tablets. UK.
 06/28/13 Cheese Connoisseur: The fromage frontier.
 06/27/13 POSH: Italian culture.
*06/25/13 Cold War: Sex, spies and nuclear missiles. UK.
*06/25/13 The Essential Gourmet Collection Italian Cooking:

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Britain produces 700 different cheeses. 
-- Summer Cheese Connoisseur

    Hitler wore a "philtrum mustache". 
-- July/August Mental Floss 

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ANTARCTIC CAVE EXPEDITION FINDS EVIDENCE OF 20 FT. PENGUINS

HERETOFORE UNKNOWN TRIBE OF INDIANS -- SOME AS SHORT AS 3 FT. -- 
FOUND LIVING IN WILDS OF NORTH DAKOTA

TOM CRUISE SECRETLY WONDERS IF POPE HAT WOULD MAKE HIM SEEM TALLER

FRESHEST FAST FOOD FAD: ANCHOVY SMOOTHIES!

DID JUSTIN BIEBER PEE IN THE STANLEY CUP?

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     It's not until you lose everything that you begin to understand what things are important.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Minnie Mogue

July 1, 2013
Canada Day

BIRTHDAYS 
James M. Cain 1892
Thomas Dorsey 1899
Sydney Pollack 1934 

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*06/21/13 VFW Special Korean War 60th Anniversary: 1950-1953.
*06/21/13 Lindy's Sports In The Huddle Alabama: An insider's view of Crimson Tide football.
 06/21/13 Clef Notes: Chicagoland journal for the arts. 
*06/18/13 Hole & Corner: Celebrating craft, beauty, passion and skill. UK.
*06/18/13 Family Traveller: Love your time together. UK.
*06/18/13 Cosmo Body Summer Special: Your body -- only firmer. UK.
 06/18/13 Elle Decoration Country: The most beautiful country homes in the world. UK.
*06/14/13 Life Story One Direction: Inside 1D's 2013 tour.
*06/14/13 Taste of Home Best of Summer: 228 fresh, seasonal recipes & tips.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The average strawberry has 200 seeds. 
-- August National Geographic Kids

    About two thirds of all known tornadoes occur in the United States, 
-- Summer National Geographic Angry Birds Explore the World!  

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LEOPARD SPOTTED!

JANITOR WITH 3rd GRADE EDUCATION ONLY ONE AT UNIVERSITY 
WHO KNOWS WHEN TO USE AN APOSTROPHE IN WORDS ENDING IN "S"

BANK ROBBER WONDERS WHOSE BRIGHT PINK BLOOD 
IT IS THAT'S ALL OVER THE MONEY HE JUST STOLE

AUSTRALIAN HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETLY TRAINING KANGAROOS TO SHOOT FIREARMS

51 IS TOM CRUISE'S AGE IN YEARS NOT HEIGHT IN INCHES

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     There's no treasure on earth as great as a lovely summer day.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Michael Sherrill-Heritage

June 24, 2013
Discovery Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Phil Harris 1904
Lawrence Block 1938
Jeff Beck 1944 

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*06/08/13 U.S. Airlines 2013: Produced by Airways.
*06/08/13 System: Printed in France.
*06/08/13 Stitch-It... today: Cross-stitch · embroidery · appliqué · plastic canvas and more! 
*06/08/13 Monsters University Official Movie Magazine: Comics · games · cut-outs and more!
 06/08/13 Classic Land Rover: Buying, driving and restoring original vehicles.
*06/07/13 Food Traveler: Cook locally, eat globally.
*06/06/13 Wyovore: For those who crave Wyoming.
*06/04/13 Comic Book Creator: Comic book creator.
 06/04/13 Horse Sport International: Sporting horses around the world.
 06/04/13 Pulp: Canada.
*06/03/13 Wherever: An out of place journal.
*06/04/13 BBC History The American Civil War Story: 150th anniversary edition.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    2 million residents of Beijing, China live underground. 
-- July Harper's

    Chewing gum can help you concentrate. 
-- July BBC Focus 

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WORLD RECORD!!! Man sucks down 10-meter long spaghetti noodle in one swallow!

WORLD'S HAPPIEST GOAT NOW TEACHING OTHER GOATS 
TO FIND THE TRUE PATH TO HAPPINESS

5-TON 17-FT GROUND SLOTH SPOTTED IN NORTH DAKOTA!

LINCOLN MONUMENT HAUNTED BY GHOST OF JFK -- 
KENNEDY CENTER HAUNTED BY LINCOLN'S GHOST!

TOM CRUISE'S SO-CALLED "SHOPPING GIRAFFE" TURNS OUT TO BE NICOLE KIDMAN

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If getting up is getting you down, something's wrong.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Tony Airya

June 3, 2013
Confederate Memorial Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Tony Curtis 1925
Ian Hunter 1939
John Dykstra 1947 

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 06/01/13 Visegrad/Insight: Poland.
*05/31/13 Whittling: A special edition from Woodcarving Illustrated.
 05/31/13 Shadowland Magazine: Covering the best in horror, sci-fi & fantasy entertainment. 
 05/31/13 Foreword Reviews: Great books  Independent voices.
 05/29/13 Cigar Snob: Keep 'em lit!
 05/29/13 Where Women Cook: The heart & soul of cooking.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Dyscalculia, a math learning disability, affects 6% of people. 
-- July/August Discover

    Eric Bloodaxe, the last Viking king of Jórvík, was thrown out of York in 954. 
-- VIKINGS Their Myths and Legends 

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THE DEVIL HAS 3 HEADS AND IS LIVING IN HARWOOD HEIGHTS!

KANGAROO ESCAPES FROM LIBRARY OF CONGRESS!

TOM CRUISE HAS SPECIAL SHOPPING GIRAFFE TO HELP WITH THE STUFF ON THE HIGHER SHELVES

PREDICTABLY, THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK OF TRANSYLVANIA IS A BLOOD BANK

CDC TO START TRACKING COMPUTER VIRUSES

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Some can, some can't. Some do, some don't. Some will, some won't. Yeah I don't know where this is supposed to be going, either.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Billy Vitternot

May 27, 2013
Sink-the-Bismarck Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Dashiell Hammett 1894
Dolores Hope 1909
Lee Meriwether 1935 

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*05/24/13 Maximum Drive: Muscle cars · hot rods · street rods · rat rods · lead sleds · custom trucks.
*05/24/13 Gettysburg 150th Anniversary: Remembering the civil war's most decisive battle.
 05/24/13 Home Accents Today: The information source for the home accent industry. 
 05/24/13 Popshot Magazine: The illustrated magazine of new writing. UK.
*05/23/13 Essential iPhone & iPad Apps & Games: UK.
 05/23/13 Traveling Angler: The ultimate travel guide for the discerning angler.
 05/23/13 Cute Cross Stitch: All your favorite cute characters. UK.
*05/21/13 MPT: Modern Poetry in Translation.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Tigers are top-notch swimmers and have even been known to kill prey while swimming. 
-- June/July Ranger Rick

    Neanderthals could see better than we can. 
-- June BBC Focus 

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WE'VE HAD NO MANNED MISSIONS TO MARS BECAUSE 
NASA'S COVERING UP THE FACT THAT WE CAME FROM MARS!

DUST DEVIL WANTS SO BADLY TO BE AN EF-5

ENCHANTED TEDDY BEAR GETS ITS POWER 
FROM BEING STUFFED FULL OF MAGICAL COCKROACHES

GIANT 10-MILE-WIDE TORNADO RIPS  200-MILE SWATH 
THROUGH NORTH DAKOTA -- NO ONE NOTICES

ARE THERE MARTIAN POODLES RIGHT HERE ON EARTH?

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Okay, go ahead.

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     Sumner DeGuy

May 20, 2013
World Metrology Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Ken Boyer 1931
Bobby Murcer 1946
Dave Thomas 1949 

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 05/18/13 Photofile: Australian photography.
 05/18/13 Better Homes and Gardens: Australia's #1 award-winning home magazine.
*05/17/13 Classic Trains Trains of 1950s: Railroading's decade of change. 
 05/17/13 Do Der Magazine: Entertainment · Comedy · Mobile & DJs.
*05/16/13 Cherry Bombe: Celebrating women and food.
*05/16/13 Mr. Wolf Magazine: Swedish style at its most divine.
 05/16/13 Australian Papercraft Essentials: Make fun cards in an evening!
 05/16/13 Cercle: Conversations & images. France.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The dot over the letters "i" and "j" is called a tittle. 
-- June/July National Geographic Kids 

    Half of all children born in England in 2011 were born out of wedlock. 
-- June Harper's 

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AFTER THE DEATH OF ITS FOUNDER GOOGLE NOW RUN BY SNUFFY SMITH

WILL TOM CRUISE'S NEXT MOVIE BE SPACE COWBOYS II: OLDSTERS IN ORBIT?

HURRICANE TRAPPED IN TROPICAL TRAPEZOID TRIPLES!

"HEY" APPARENTLY NO LONGER JUST FOR HORSES

BEVERLY HILLS CUPCAKE SHOP OVERRUN BY SNAKES!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Don't. Just... don't.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ray Zinkane

May 13, 2013
Feast of Glyceria

BIRTHDAYS 
Daphne Du Maurier 1907
Magic Dick 1945
Stevie Wonder 1950 

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 05/11/13 GAP Press Men: Paris, Milan.
 05/10/13 Called Magazine: Every Christian Woman.
 05/10/13 Generation Q: Quilt. Sew. Live. Breathe. 
 05/10/13 Glass Culture Magazine: Canada.
*05/09/13 Anew: Import.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Singer/marijuana-enthusiast Willie Nelson is part Native American. 
-- June Popular Mechanics 

    Parasites can get parasites and those parasites can get parasites, too. 
-- June Popular Science 

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GOOGLE WORKING ON THEIR OWN TERROR-BOT TO 
COMPETE WITH APPLE'S SECRET MECHAGODZILLA PROJECT 

ARE THE 'CRUISE SHIP KILLER' AND JACK THE RIPPER ONE AND THE SAME?

NASA FINDS EVIDENCE OF POODLES ON MARS!

MAN DRINKS HIMSELF INTO THE FUTURE!

TOM CRUISE DONATES HIS OLD MOVIE WARDROBE TO BOYS' MIDDLE SCHOOL

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Kay Stissmist

May 6, 2013
International No Diet Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Orson Welles 1915
Jeffrey Deaver 1950
George Clooney 1961 

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 05/02/13 Iron & Air Magazine: Live & ride & just go!
*04/30/13 Laika Magazine: Hop on!
*04/30/13 UHM: Urban Harem Magazine. 
 04/30/13 Build: The catalog of ideas.
 04/30/13 Modzik: Mode & musique. France.
 04/30/13 Ceramic Review: The magazine of ceramic art and craft. UK.
*04/27/13 United Vet Equine Catalogue: 2013 annual.
 04/27/13 Flamingo: The magazine that celebrates doing-it-yourself. UK.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Hops, the bittering agent in beer, are a close cousin to the marijuana plant. 
-- June Discover 

    You can't see it on the $20 bill but Andrew Jackson had a tomahawk tattooed on his inner thigh. 
-- June Mental Floss 

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MUSEUM DINOSAUR COMES TO LIFE, DESTROYS IRREPLACEABLE EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES

KISSES STILL KISSES BUT SIGHS APPARENTLY NO LONGER SIGHS

NEW CHICKEN HYBRID YIELDS 10 OZ. BUFFALO WINGS

CHICAGO TERRORIZED BY 'WINDY CITY WINDIGO'!

JACK THE RIPPER STILL RIPPING ALONG!

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     Free advice is worth every penny you pay for it.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Kerry A. Balance

April 29, 2013
International Dance Day

BIRTHDAYS 
William Randolph Hearst 1863
Toots Thielmans 1922
Klaus Voormann 1938 

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*04/26/13 Self Beach Body Made Easy: Plus your antiaging guide.
 04/26/13 Extreme Elk: Dedicated to elk hunting.
*04/25/13 Guitarist Guide to Effects Pedals: UK. 
 04/25/13 Downtown: The heart of every city.
*04/24/13 Stonefox: Australia.
 04/24/13 Audio Technology: The magazine for sound engineers & recording musicians.
 04/24/13 Down Under Textiles: Australia's exciting magazine for fibres, yarns & textiles.
 04/22/13 Cannabis Now: The most relevant and exciting news in the world of cannabis.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The Rat Pack's legendary shows at the Sands were never more than an hour long. 
-- LIFE The Rat Pack 

    Whales have belly buttons. 
-- May BBC Focus 

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Poll: 2 OF 7 AMERICANS BELIEVE ELVIS, MICHAEL JACKSON ALIVE, TOGETHER

THE TOWN WHERE IT RAINED TOENAILS!

FARMER CROSSES SHEEP WITH ZEBRAS TO GET STRIPED WOOL!

Don't order a Bloody Mary here -- VAMPIRE BAR OPENS IN EAST VILLAGE!

RARE SPINNAKER SPANIEL SAILS SOLO ACROSS ATLANTIC!

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     When two lovers woo they still say I love you, they just text it now.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Duke Untinue

April 22, 2013
Earth Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Vladimir Nabokov 1899
Eddie Albert 1906

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*04/19/13 Smithsonian presents JFK: The ultimate guide.
*04/19/13 USA Today The Best Ways To Retire: Happy, healthy & rich.
*04/19/13 Mens Journal Gear Lab: What you need now. 
 04/19/13 Simply Gluten-Free Magazine: Bi-monthly.
*04/18/13 Darius Magazine: Beauty, joie de vivre and fabulous hedonism. Belgium.
*04/18/13 Dante Mag: The only international magazine with an Italian soul.
*04/18/13 Urban Coco: UK.
*04/17/13 Kayak Fish Annual: The greatest kayak catches ever.
 04/17/13 In Snap: Fashion. Taiwan.
*04/16/13 Esquire The Big Black Book: UK edition.
 04/16/13 The White Review: UK literary quarterly.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Pope Frances I is the 266th pope. 
-- LIFE Pope Francis 

    Forbes estimates the Kardashian family to be worth $180 million. 
-- In Touch · Greed, Lies & Betrayal - The Complete Kardashian Diaries 

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EASTERN HOLY MAN TURNS WATER INTO ALKA-SELTZER™

TWENTY-TWO TOURISTS TRAPPED IN THE TROPICAL TRAPEZOID!

FARMER PROUD OF HIS 200-LB CHICKEN, DOESN'T THINK LOCAL NUCLEAR PLANT 
HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT

Study: SURPRISINGLY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF DOCTORS SMUG

TRIP TO GABOR CASTLE IN HUNGARY MARRED BY WEREPOODLE ATTACK!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every day of the week ends in why.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     B. Arthur Playdmawd

April 15, 2013
Jackie Robinson Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Hans Conreid 1917
Seka 1954

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http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*04/13/13 Urban Cyclist: Ride the city in style.
 04/12/13 Tom Tom Magazine: A magazine about female drummers.
*04/11/13 Mac Format presents iPhone 5 The Complete Guide: Make even more of your amazing new iPhone. UK. 
*04/09/13 SUP Standup Paddler Beginner's Guide: Gear // technique // lingo.
 04/09/13 Disfunkshion Magazine: Wanderlust for the Bohemian soul. 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    26% of the bones in the human body are in the hands and wrists. 
-- May National Geographic Kids 

    Netflix accounts for 25% of all North American internet traffic. 
-- May Harper's 

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TV PREACHER MAKES RUBBER CHICKEN COME TO LIFE!

CUBS ROOKIE WEARS A SILVER CROSS TO WARD OFF UMPIRES

THIS CATS EYES DON'T JUST GLEAM -- THEY SHINE LIKE LASER BEAMS!

Study: FAT PEOPLE MORE APT TO NAME 'ELEPHANT' AS THEIR FAVORITE ZOO ANIMAL

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES ACTUALLY A BEDLINGTON TERRIER!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Life is sweet but so is saccharin.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ryan Hamm

April 8, 2013
Hana Matsuri

BIRTHDAYS 
Shecky Greene 1926
Steve Howe 1947

____________________________________________________

Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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 04/06/13 Style.com: Fashion.
*04/05/13 Your First Flight: Beginner's guide to radio control aircraft.
*04/05/13 Bead-It today...: Bead it Chic... Bead it Fast... 
*04/05/13 US Taylor Swift: Love Lessons · Style Secrets · Beauty Diary.
 04/05/13 Chrysler Power: The number one Chrysler enthusiast magazine since 1983. 
 04/05/13 Wirework: 21 all-new designs!
*04/04/13 Advanced Hacks + Guides + Tips for iPad: UK.
 04/04/13 The New American: That freedom shall not perish.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The world's largest concrete sheep is a merino ram named Rambo. It's more than 48 feet high and weighs 106 tons. 
--  TIME for Kids That's Strange but TRUE!

    The average human body has about 5 million hairs on it. 
-- May Discover 

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ANTLER, ND ONCE AGAIN TAKEN OVER BY WEREWOLVES

Latest pet trend: SHORT-NECKED GIRAFFES!

TWISTER DROPS HOUSE INTACT IN KANSAS THAT HAD 
DISAPPEARED FROM OKLAHOMA THE PREVIOUS YEAR!

FARMER TEACHES PIGS TO SMOKE SO THEY CAN TURN THEMSELVES INTO BACON!

NEW LOTTO MILLIONAIRE TRADES UP TO A DOUBLE-WIDE

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     When the night bird announces the coming of the dawn with his plaintive morning song, that's when you most wish you hadn't given away that slingshot.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ben Dorrigan

April 1, 2013
Edible Book Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Toshiro Mifune 1920
Rusty Staub 1944
Norm Van Lier 1947 

____________________________________________________

Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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 03/30/13 Collezioni Haute Couture Sposa: Printed in Italy.
*03/29/13 Jackie Robinson: "A man who changed America for all Americans."
*03/29/13 Easy Everyday Openwork and Lace: From Creative Knitting. 
 03/29/13 Living Ready: Prepared | Skilled | Ready.
*03/28/13 Modern Cat: The lifestyle magazine for modern cats and their companions. 
*03/26/13 The Ultimate Guide for iPad Mini: The manual Apple didn't put in the box!


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The heart of a giraffe weighs 25 lbs. 
--  May Mental Floss

    An elephant can live up to 80 years. 
-- April

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AMERICANS EAST OF THE ROCKIES PLENTY TOUGH ON N. KOREA

NEW SUPER-DACHSHUND 10" TALL -- 6' LONG!

ELVIS TEMPTED TO PLAY ONE LAST STADIUM CONCERT BEFORE HE DIES FOR REAL

NEW TITANIC EQUIPPED WITH ICEBERG-MELTING LASER!

MAN WHO SURVIVED BEING PICKED UP BY TORNADO 
AND DROPPED 3 MILES AWAY STILL DIZZY AFTER 20 YEARS!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Witty, Intelligent, Smart, Educated, Astute, Scholarly, Sagacious...

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Colby Ascheemeroo

March 25, 2013
Våffeldagen

BIRTHDAYS 
Hoyt Axton 1938
Aretha Franklin 1942

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City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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 03/22/13 Crochet!: Defining crochet.
 03/21/13 Get Into Cycling: UK.
 03/21/13 Highsnobiety: Fashion, etc. 
 03/19/13 CCI: Central City Ink.
 03/19/13 Gamesmaster: UK. 
*03/18/13 Wolf Magazine: Large format photography magazine.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Some types of hares can run at speeds up to 35 mph. 
--  April Ranger Rick

    A giant tortoise is capable of living more than 150 years. 
-- April Ranger Rick Jr. 

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WILL THE NEW POPE REVEAL THE SECRETS OF THE VATICAN LIBRARY?

TWO-HEADED CALF'S EXTRA BRAIN POWER ALREADY HAS HIM READING AT SIXTH-GRADE LEVEL!

BATTLE OF THE LITTLE GREEN MEN: Leprechauns beat holy heck out of Martian invaders!

LOTTO WINNER BUYS MILLION DOLLAR ARCH CARD

MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WHILE LISTENING TO HIS iPOD NOW HAS 
357 SONGS RUNNING THROUGH HIS BRAIN AT THE SAME TIME!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Always look on the bright side of things -- the other side is too dark to see clearly anyway.

March 18, 2013
Feast of Fridianus

BIRTHDAYS 
Edward Everett Horton 1886
Rick Martel 1956

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover 
of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

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More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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And Just In Case You Missed It Earlier...

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in The January 18, 2013 Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

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NEW MAGAZINES
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 03/16/13 Airsoft Action: THE airsoft magazine. UK.
 03/16/13 Document Journal: Printed in Spain.
*03/15/13 Paint-It... today: 21 refreshing Spring designs! 
*03/15/13 Shape Celebrity Workout Special: 90+ pages of our best A-lister advice.
*03/15/13 Star Into Darkness Special: Star Trek collector's edition. 
*03/15/13 USA Today Best Family Vacations: Summer travel guide.
*03/15/13 America's Best Home Workshops: 100s of storage tips.
*03/15/13 Soap Opera Digest General Hospital Turns 50: Special tribute issue. 1963-2013.
*03/15/13 TIME Thomas Edison: His electrifying life.
*03/12/13 Franchise Times Superbook of Franchise Opportunities: Find your new career here.
*03/11/13 The Book of Miracles: Amazing events that defy medical science.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    One lightning bolt contains enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread. 
--  April National Geographic Kids

    NASA has left over 18 tons of debris on the moon. 
-- April Harper's 

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POPE TAKING THE NAME 'FRANCIS' SUBSTANTIATES THE RUMOR 
THAT SINATRA'S GHOST PERFORMED AT CONCLAVE

Graceland doesn't open until after sunrise -- IS ELVIS DEAD OR UNDEAD?

WORLD LOSES INTEREST IN WORLD'S MOST INTERESTING MAN

DRUNKEN LEPRECHAUN CLUBS UNICORN TO DEATH WITH HIS SHILLELAGH!

WHAT HAPPENED ON THIS CRUISE SHIP 
THAT TURNED EVERY PASSENGER'S EYES BRIGHT GREEN?

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     In the still of the night when everything seems lonely and bleak just remember that you still have to get up in the morning to go to work.

March 11, 2013
Johnny Appleseed Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Lawrence Welk 1903
Jerry Zucker 1950

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover 
of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

____________________________________________________

More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

And Just In Case You Missed It Earlier...

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in The January 18, 2013 Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

Mammoth oasis of paper, ink

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*03/08/13 The Stndrd: Men's lifestyle.
*03/07/13 MAGBOOK How To DJ: The essential guide for beginners & pros. UK.
*03/07/13 MAGBOOK Top 100 Small Cars: Reviews, ratings and recommendations -- all written in plain English. 
 03/06/13 Classic Mercedes: Celebrating the world's greatest cars. UK.
 03/05/13  Franchise Times: The news and information source for franchising. 
 03/05/13 Blood Magazine: Where gore is gorgeous!
 03/05/13 Camera: La photographie en revue. France.
 03/05/13 Collect: Design/ideas/neighbourhoods. Australia.
 03/05/13 Spook: Culture - fashion - art - music. Australia.
*03/02/13 Temptress: Tempting · teasing · timeless.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The day after Dame Shirley Bassey sang "Goldfinger" at the Oscars she was mentioned 36,000 times on Twitter, compared to 150 times the day before. 
--  03.09.2013 Billboard

    The ashes of Beatle guitarist George Harrison are scattered in India's sacred Ganges river. 
-- Guitarist presents 100 Guitar Heroes 

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CARDINAL LOGAN WANTED THE GHOST OF JERRY VALE TO PERFORM AT CONCLAVE 
UNTIL REMINDED THAT VALE WAS STILL ALIVE

WAITSTAFF AT HEART ATTACK GRILL NO LONGER ALLOWED TO SAY, "BOO!"

ZOOLOGIST CROSSES A PANDA AND A KOALA TO MAKE 
THE WORLD'S MOST PROFITABLE ZOO ANIMAL

CHICKEN CHAIN'S MARKETING DEPT. ORDERS R&D
TO COME UP WITH AN 8-LEGGED CHICKEN

AIRPORT BODY SCANS ARE REALLY THERE TO FOIL TERRORIST ROBOTS!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Always try to be yourself, unless you get the chance to be George Clooney. Then be that.

March 4, 2013
March Forth!

BIRTHDAYS 
Kazmierz Pulaski 1745
Eleanor "Sis" Daley 1907

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

____________________________________________________

More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*03/01/13 Women of the Bible: Historical stories from the sands of time.
*02/26/13 I Adore Magazine: Sexy. Beautiful. Intelligent. 


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    When you include the water it takes to grow the beans it takes 37 gallons of water to make one cup of coffee. 
--  April Discover

    Yoko Ono celebrated her 80th birthday in Germany. 
-- March 14 Rolling Stone 

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DISNEY WORLD'S NEW 'JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH' ATTRACTION 
REALLY JUST ANOTHER SINKHOLE

WEREWOLF GORED BY UNICORN -- BECOMES TOY POODLE!

HERE COME THE SPACE MONSTERS! -- SEQUESTER 
TO SHUT DOWN ET CONTAINMENT FACILITY

TION AND LIGER SHARE BITTERSWEET EXISTENCE

GHOST OF FRANK SINATRA TO PERFORM AT PAPAL CONCLAVE

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     The truth is out there.  In fact, it's waaaaaaaaay out there.

February 25, 2013
Feast of Walburga

BIRTHDAYS 
Zeppo Marx 1901
Tommy Newsom 1929
Ric Flair and Jack Handey 1949 

City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*02/23/13 As If Magazine: An oversized magazine filled with photographs, interviews and creative designs.
*02/22/13 Womens Health Weight Loss Guide: Flat Belly Now! 
*02/22/13 Chickens: Celebrating America's favorite farm animals.
*02/22/13 Southern Cakes: Classic cakes for every occasion.
*02/22/13 Woodworkers Journal Woodshop Tools & Supplies: Top picks and hot new products!
 02/22/13 Crochet 1·2·3: 23 projects!
 02/22/13 Knit 1·2·3: Spring fashions galore!
*02/21/13 In The Dugout Phillies: An in-depth view of Phillies baseball.
*02/21/13 Official Grammy Awards Program: Annual from The Recording Academy.
 02/21/13 Shawati: Abu Dhabi, globalizing the local, localizing the global.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The blue whale eats up to 4 tons of krill every day. 
--  March Ranger Rick

    A rabbit's teeth never stop growing. 
-- March Ranger Rick Jr. 

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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT TO PLANT GARLIC IN MILLENNIUM PARK
TO COMBAT BURGEONING VAMPIRE PROBLEM

'METEOR BURGERS' HAS JUST OPENED IN CHELYABINSK, RUSSIA

'CRUISE FROM HELL' CAUSED BY BERMUDA TRIANGLE!

FLASH MOB AT HEART ATTACK GRILL RESULTS IN 7 DEATHS!

GIRAFFE NAMED GEORGE RAFT BEFRIENDS CAMEL NAMED HUMPHREY BOGART

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Not all that glitters is gold.  For instance, diamonds are real glittery and they're worth even more than gold.

February 18, 2013
Yoko Ono's Birthday

BIRTHDAYS 
Gahan Wilson 1930
Johnny Hart 1931
John Hughes 1950

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*02/16/13 Riot of Perfume Magazine: Printed in Bruges.
 02/14/13 Runway MAN: Milan Paris London Florence. 
 02/14/13 Linea Curve: Illustration & visual arts.
 02/12/13 A Primitive place & Country Journal: The best of primitive, colonial & country decorating.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Saudi Arabia is #1 in YouTube viewers per capita. 
--  March Harper's

    Nearly half the monorail systems in the world are in Asia. 
-- Mar/Apr Science Illustrated 

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HAS RUSSIA ALWAYS HAD MEATIER METEORS?

VAMPIRES IN MILLENNIUM PARK ALMOST ALWAYS AVOID THE BEAN

THE FLU HITS MT. RUSHMORE HARD -- LINCOLN SNEEZING GRAVEL BY THE BUCKETLOAD

CTA TOKENS FOUND SCATTERED ALL OVER CHELYABINSK, RUSSIA

LEOPARD SPOTTED

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Whenever you can, try to walk a mile in the other's guy shoes.  That'll save wear and tear on your own.

February 11, 2013
National Inventors' Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Eva Gabor 1919
Sergio Mendes 1941
Jennifer Aniston 1969

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*02/08/13 Nail It!: The path to great nails.
*02/08/13 GRIT Guide to Backyard Chickens: 51+ keys to a healthy reproductive flock. 
*02/08/13 GRIT Guide to Backyard Rabbits: Easy hutch plans.
*02/08/13 Crochet Gifts To Go: 40+ take-along projects for people on the go.
*02/08/13 Matthew Mead's Recycled Style: Thrifty treasures.
 02/08/13 Xtreme Hog Hunter: Hone your hog-doggin' skills!
 02/07/13 Toilet Paper: Photographic images.
 02/05/13 Wohnen Träume: Das internationale wohn magazin. Germany.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    On the first day of shooting Raiders of the Lost Ark the main character's name was changed from Indiana Smith to Indiana Jones. 
--  LIFE The 80s

    The funny bone is actually a nerve. 
-- February BBC Focus 

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RETIRED POULTRY FARMER DEPRESSED UNTIL HIS 50 Y.O. SON GIVES HIM A BOX OF PEEPS

NEWS ANCHOR ASKS IF GLOBAL WARMING COULD BRING BACK GODZILLA

GIANT ASTEROID TO PASS WITHIN 15 INCHES OF EARTH

MAN EATS CHEETOS, CHOPS CARROTS, LOSES FINGER

LION-TAMER-ROLE-MISHAP LEAVES ACTOR CLAWED, ACHIN'

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If you think that Life is sweet, eat granola instead. 

February 4, 2013
Rosa Parks Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Nigel Bruce 1895
Charles Lindbergh 1902
Ida Lupino 1918

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*02/01/13 Simply Crochet: Hooked on handmade. UK.
*02/01/13 1963 The Year That Changed the World: 50th anniversary special. 
*02/01/13 World of Firepower: Gear · sport · self-defense · military · law enforcement.
 01/29/13 Apostrophe: Focusing on PEOPLE -- not their disABILITIES.
*01/26/13 7 Hollywood: Semi-annual.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The average chimpanzee spends 6 hours every day chewing. 
--  March/April Mental Floss

    From Russia With Love, the 2nd James Bond film starring Sean Connery, had twice the budget of its predecessor, Dr. No. 
-- 1963 The Year That Changed the World 

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ORNITHOLOGIST CROSSES A FLAMINGO WITH A KOOKABURRA -- GETS A FLAMINGKOOK!

NOT TO BE OUTDONE BY IRAN, NORTH KOREA TO SEND GIRAFFE TO THE MOON

AFRAID OF THEFT, IOWA FAMILY LETS BLUE RIBBON 3/4 TON HOG LIVE WITH THEM IN THEIR HOUSE!

LONE RANGER USED SILVER BULLETS BECAUSE OF ALL THE WEREWOLVES IN THE WEST!

CDC NOW TRACKING INTERNET MEMES THAT GO VIRAL

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think that you're some kind of a hero just because you showed him where he could get a drink. 

January 28, 2013
Data Privacy Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Ernst Lubitsch 1892
Barbi Benton 1950
Elijah Wood 1981

City Newsstand in the News:

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in Last Sunday's Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*01/25/13 Mindful: Taking time for what matters.
*01/25/13 That Mag for Women: You know which one. 
*01/25/13 Motor Trend Corvette: 60 years of an American icon.
*01/25/13 Prevention Guide Lose the Wheat: Lose your belly.
*01/24/13 January Biannual: Printed in Germany.
*01/23/13 Hot Rod Magazine Collectors Anniversary Edition: 1948-2013.
*01/22/13 Get Into Swimming: Swim well > Get in shape > Feel good. UK.
 01/19/13 Beauty Store Business Magazine: Monthly.
 01/19/13 Colorist: Hair.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    A pregnant American black bear can give birth without emerging from hibernation. 
--  March Discover

    A harp seal's milk contains 10 times as much fat as cow's milk. 
-- February Ranger Rick 

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THE 2012 ARKANSAS STATE FAIR BLUE RIBBON FOR 'MOST LIMBS'
WENT TO A 9-LEGGED PIG NAMED 'GIDDYUP'

SLOW ZOMBIES REFUSE TO ISSUE UNION CARDS TO FAST ZOMBIES

OHIO MAN BUYS A MUSTANG WITH A SUN ROOF SO HE CAN DRIVE HIS GIRAFFE TO WORK

SAILORS LOST IN BERMUDA TRIANGLE FIND ISLAND 
COVERED WITH THOUSANDS OF CTA TOKENS!

"HI!" CONVERTED TO "HEY"

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every time that you hear a bell ring remember that you've got tinnitus. 

January 21, 2013
National Hug Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Placido Domingo 1941
Detlef Schrempf 1963
Ken Leung 1970

City Newsstand in the News:

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*01/18/13 The Media Source presents Home Colors: 110+ tips to create your dream room.
 01/18/13 VFW: Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
 01/18/13 Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine: History · Community · Restoration · Fun!
 01/18/13 My Image Magazine: 16 trendy patterns for women & teens!
 01/18/13 Young Image Magazine: The latest pattern magazine from Europe, now available in North America!
*01/17/13 Wonder World Seasonal: The art of travel.
*01/17/13 AD The Best Choice: Le guide di AD per fare piú bella la casa. Italia.
 01/17/13 Window & Door: The information source for the fenestration industry.
 01/17/13 D Section: Luxury menswear magazine.
 01/17/13 Book Moda Sposa: Italia.
*01/16/13 BDM Social Networking: A beginner's guide.
*01/15/13 Hair Fashion: More cuts · More colours · More value. UK.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    In his 20s, Elvis Presley said he could eat 8 cheeseburgers, 2 BLTs, and 3 milkshakes in one sitting. 
--  Elvis Finally The Untold Story

    A newly discovered type of frog measures less than one-third of an inch. 
-- TIME 100 New Scientific Discoveries 

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HOSPITAL OPENS NEW PSY-CHIATRIC WARD FOR 
PEOPLE WHO CAN'T STOP RIDING INVISIBLE HORSES!

LOCAL VAMPIRE REALLY JUST A GUY WHO DOESN'T LIKE GARLIC

WHICH HOLLYWOOD MEGASTAR HAS HAD A COMPLETE NOSE-HAIR TRANSPLANT?

WHEN HE TAKES HIS SHOES OFF WISCONSIN MAN CAN MILK 4 COWS AT ONCE!

RETIRED BATTLESHIP SEEN BRIEFLY IN PHILADELPHIA NAVAL YARD

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Remember: Sometimes when it feels like the end of the world it's probably only the end of your world. 

January 14, 2013
Ratification Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Marjoe Gortner 1944
Lawrence Kasdan 1949
Maureen Dowd 1952

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

*01/12/13 One True Vine: A journal of food, wine, life.
*01/11/13 About Time: Function and fashion for the wrist. 
*01/11/13 Taste of Home Special Heartwarming Soups: Comfort in a bowl.
*01/11/13 Top Doctors Southeastern Texas: Including Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
*01/10/13 Classic Rock presents AOR: UK.
 01/10/13 Iron Fist: The ultimate underground bible. UK.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Hundred dollar bills make up 3/4 of all U.S. currency. 
--  February Harper's

    Crocodiles have been known to survive up to 3 years without eating anything. 
-- January BBC Focus 

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ON HIS DESK THIS GANGSTER HAS A LARGE JAR FILLED WITH HUMAN TOES!

HITCHHIKING GHOST GETS HER OWN CAR

FARMER WHO MARRIED HIS COW LOSES EVERYTHING IN THE DIVORCE

BIGFOOT OR LEADFOOT? SASQUATCH CLOCKED DOING 97 IN A 65 ZONE!

GIANT SNOWMAN CRUSHES TO DEATH BULLY WHO TRIED TO KNOCK HIM DOWN

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     You can lead a horse to water but he'd rather have a beer. 

January 7, 2013
Festa del Tricolore

BIRTHDAYS 
Alan Napier 1903
Sammo Hung 1952
Nicolas Cage 1964

City Newsstand in the News:

    Rick Kogan was kind enough to mention City Newsstand on WBEZ's Afternoon Shift today.  Here's a link:

http://soundcloud.com/afternoonshiftwbez/magazine-heaven

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

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

*01/05/13 Windows 8: The essential user's guide. UK.
*01/04/13 American Hard Assets: Real gold · real silver · real assets · real wealth. 
*01/03/13 World's Best Women's Body Art: The boundaries for body art can be endless.
*01/02/13 Southern League: Sport   Culture   Style.
*01/02/13 Tally Ho!: Create a spark in your mind.
 01/02/13 AGMA: Art.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The tallest lit Christmas tree in America is a 160-footer in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. 
--  December/January AARP the Magazine

    Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury wrote the screenplay for the 1956 classic Moby Dick. 
-- LIFE Farewell - Remembering the Friends We Lost in 2012 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
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IS COUNT DRACULA ENGAGED TO MARRY A BANSHEE?

PARK RANGERS AT MT. RUSHMORE FIND HERMIT LIVING IN LINCOLN'S NOSE!

IS APPLE SECRETLY BUILDING MECHAGODZILLA? 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IS REAL & HE'S STILL ALIVE!!!

BIOLOGIST GRAFTS PANDA'S HEAD ONTO A LYRE BIRD -- MAKES BEAR-FACED LYRE!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Truth may be stranger than fiction but some fiction is truly strange. 

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