Peter Magowan: the Bay Areas most valuable corporate player Nov 14, 2008
To woo customers from drug stores, Magowan stocked health and beauty products on Safeway shelves, put up magazine racks with a wide selection and built pharmacies in many stores. At that time we had 12 (pharmacies) in a chain comprising thousands of stores, said John Prinster, who headed grocery merchandising, marketing and advertising at Safeway. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Teen dead after wild Adelaide brawl Nov 12, 2008
"A bicycle courier said he used his shirt to stem the flow of blood from one of the wounded boys.Blood stained the footpath and a window outside the shop, while magazine racks inside were upturned, witnesses said.Major crimes Detective Inspector Doug Barr called for witnesses to contact police."One person has been arrested and is in custody, however, their connection with this incident is sketchy," he told reporters."The investigation is still in the very early stages and I'm unable to provide... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Newfoundland no longer a punchline Nov 8, 2008
The gags often came at Newfoundlanders' expense: locals played the part of sheltered fool, unable to comprehend the mainland's modern ideas and contraptions - like the fella who wished to sit near the door on his first airplane ride, because "if anything goes wrong up there, I want to be able to get out in a hurry." But you won't hear them much on the Rock these days, Professor Thorne says: they've fallen out of fashion; Newfie jokebooks that once filled magazine racks at drugstores and... (National Post)
A grand opening Oct 26, 2008
Outfitted with comfortable lounge chairs and tables also laminated with brown-and-black-striped zebra wood, this is the library's reading room, not far from the magazine racks. Patrons also bring their laptops and take advantage of the library's wireless access, Ms. Broadus said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rolling Stone switches to an easier-to-handle format Oct 16, 2008
The new size also will fit better on magazine racks and could help boost single-copy sales, which now account for only 8 percent of circulation. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dump this! 7 things airlines should jettison Sep 24, 2008
Ditching in-flight entertainment systems, magazine racks, potable water its all either being done or will be done. Dont believe me. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Long lineups at Harvest festival prompt refund offer Sep 16, 2008
Since the August issue of Vogue India hit magazine racks, there's been a debate simmering over a 16-page photo spread that uses images of the country's desperately poor people to sell products meant for the very rich. Far from being "something you have to put a suit on" to experience, the arts should be seen as a key component of our everyday lives, said the head of an organization representing touring performers. (CBC.ca)
Yup, it's that time of the year Aug 27, 2008
Football is the preseason college football preview on the magazine racks by early June and players not reporting to campus until August. Football is remembering when the preps played on Friday nights, the colleges on Saturday afternoons and the pros on Sunday afternoons instead of every night and hour of the week. (Pekin Times, IL)
Rolling Stone to carry the same tune in a smaller package Aug 11, 2008
So it is with Rolling Stone, whose large format has stood out on magazine racks for more than three decades ... Magazine racks at bookstores and newsstands tend to be made for the standard dimensions, and if Rolling Stone is there, it is often on a high or low shelf, out of eye level, or even on its side or folded over. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Tory criticises men's magazines Aug 5, 2008
Gove made the remarks on family morality in a speech at the left-leaning IPPR thinktank, but under questioning drew back from suggesting that responsible retailers should be required to place such publications on the top shelf of their magazine racks. Gove has for many years worked for News International, owner of the Sun which has often been criticised for publishing photos of topless models. (guardian.co.uk)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Pencil Neck Team; top small college towns Jul 22, 2008
College football previews are dominating the magazine racks and Web sites, and Angry T is getting in on the action, but with a twist. Rather than looking at Heisman contenders and top 25 teams, the blog's preview takes a conference-by-conference look at categories like pale skin (hail the All-SPF 40 Team) and Up first: the Big Ten. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Flying into a smoke storm Jul 20, 2008
Airlines have removed in-flight entertainment, bins, magazine racks, seats, ovens and galleys in a bid to shed the kilos. It is a bit like one of those jokes about a plane going down and the pilot announcing that it needs to lose weight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lakewood 400 Antiques in Cumming Jul 16, 2008
Mirrors, framed artworks, teapots, metal bins, quilts, china and wooden magazine racks may be mixed in with old linens, antique books and piles of silver teaspoons. Tassels, silk flower arrangements, mounted deer heads, a 1920s tapestry, steamer trunks, old Coke bottles and hat boxes show up in one vignette. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Library looks to change teen space May 14, 2008
Currently, the teen area, complete with a sign, magazine racks and sitting space, is located on the far west side of the building, near tables and chairs designed for quiet study. A lot of libraries spend a lot of marketing and time trying to bring teens to the library, she said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Crime Watch: Watertown neighbors help police nab burglars May 6, 2008
Stealing magazine racks improper. On April 28 at 10 p.m., an employee of reported to police that the blue box that holds the magazines was stolen. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
US airlines strip out surplus items to beat fuel prices Apr 4, 2008
Carriers have pulled out unused ovens, magazine racks and trash compactors during the past few years. Some removed paper manuals in the cockpit and installed electronic maintenance logbooks. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sew much fun: Quilter’s design lands on magazine cover Mar 31, 2008
Brooks said copies of this month s Fons and Porter s can be found on local magazine racks. Reporter may be reached via e-mail at justin. (Montana Standard, MT)
As fuel rises, aircraft lighten Mar 29, 2008
To that end, carriers have pulled out unused ovens, magazine racks and trash compactors during the past few years. Some removed paper manuals in the cockpit and installed electronic maintenance logbooks. (Scranton Times, PA)
Join Racers Reunionfree Mar 22, 2008
Rumors, we've got rumors, and this time they go BAM. Plus, Jeff and Junior go head to head on the magazine racks. Tony Raines will head to Martinsville, and that's about it as we head for an off weekend. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Book details comics’ gory days, and their taming Mar 2, 2008
There were worse comics out there, dripping with crime, gore, sex and terror and leading to state and local censorship laws, church and school-inspired book burnings, thuggish youth posses policing malt shop magazine racks and televised U.S. Senate hearings. Even Archie comics fed school yard pyres under codes that, evenly applied, would have torched some of the world s great literature. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
City National Bank Donates Books, Furniture and Money to Jerome D. Mack Middle School as Part of Library Dedication Ceremony Feb 29, 2008
As part of today's ceremony, the bank donated 500 new books, 300 new comic books, two new sofas, magazine racks and a $1,000. The majority of this material, along with others purchased by the bank's monetary support, will be part of the City National Bank ``Reading Corner'' that was dedicated at today's event in the school's library. (Primezone Releases)
Sense in a Senseless Media World Feb 28, 2008
As usual, the magazine racks in the salon I frequent are filled with rot -- just like those at the doctors office, the dentist, and the grocery store check-out display ... As usual, the magazine racks in the salon I frequent are filled with rot -- just like those at the doctors office, the dentist, and the grocery store check-out display. (Townhall.com)
Small town charm puts Van Buren County in ‘Our Iowa' magazine Feb 19, 2008
You've heard some describe their community or the hometowns of others as being a one-horse town, which sometimes has a less than positive connotation, but being a small, quiet community without a single stoplight or fast-food restaurant has put Van Buren County on magazine racks this month for all to admire. A colorful, full-spread feature on the scenic county can be found in the February/March 2008 issue of Our Iowa magazine. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
On Faith Jan 26, 2008
Sadly, for some these magazine racks are a source of spiritual guidance. The message is that if you look a certain way, you'll be happy --- at a price. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A Sixth Sense Jan 22, 2008
Burkle is believed to be particularly interested in AMI's Distribution Services Inc. unit, which services supermarket magazine racks. As first disclosed by The Post, the two companies have been talking since March 2006 but couldn't close a deal until AMI's financial records were up to date. (New York Post -- Business)
Christmas Is Still Alive Dec 27, 2007
Look at what is on the magazine racks. Look at what is coming out of Hollywood. (Newsmax)
Magazine mystery at courthouse Dec 2, 2007
They find magazine racks that are tidy -- and full of surprises. As she waited along with a hundred or more other potential jurors, Christine McKeon of Turlock thumbed through a YM from 2004. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Crimson Newswire: Be patient, Coug fans Nov 10, 2007
"Like many basketball junkies often do at this time of year, Derrick Low used to scan the magazine racks at Longs or the local bookstore searching for the college basketball annual preview editions ..." the Advertiser writes. "But now, when Low goes looking for these basketball magazines, the image on the cover often is his own.". (Cougfan.com)
Facing up to the straight razor shave Oct 20, 2007
All in all, Steve s place is basically just a well-stocked clubhouse - the walls are decorated with almost every sports team s pennant and the magazine racks are teeming with Playboys - but it may be the secret to male happiness. It certainly enlightened me. (Missoulian, MT)
Permits in hand, disputed Planned Parenthood opens in Aurora Oct 3, 2007
Magazine racks hang from the walls and chairs line the edges of the room. However, all the windows are located near the roof, and bulletproof glass separates receptionists from the public. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bizarre Death Investigation Sep 26, 2007
Witnesses say the man started bumping into walls and knocking at magazine racks. He then ran out of the store and started rolling around in the grass. (WTVR.com, VA)
Tyler Brûlé: Back-to-school tips for the travel sector Sep 1, 2007
Time, Bunte, Gala and Oggi all have their place in the magazine racks in airline bulkheads but the new travel season should also include fresh reading material. With so many interesting and obscure media brands on the market, clever airlines should engineer better libraries. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Death of a tabloid| Aug 17, 2007
Today, its readership is a fraction of that, with around 80000 purchasing copies of the paper, usually at the supermarket, where WWN's screaming headlines have graced checkout magazine racks for decades. Probably double that number of shoppers browse through the tabloid while they wait in line to pay for their shopping, before shamelessly putting it back on the rack. (iAfrica.com)
Football ‘bible' likes USC, Pats Jul 19, 2007
The magazine racks are littered with numerous NFL and college football previews. In recent years, flashy newcomers have attempted to crash the scene, but we'll always remain loyal and true to our ibles -- Street and Smith's NFL and college editions. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Meet. Marry. Move On. Jul 16, 2007
Certainly, a space alien who looked at our magazine racks might assume women are supposed to don bridal veils every year or two, rather than once in a lifetime. Reese Witherspoon splits with her husband at 30, then shows up at the Oscars looking better than ever. (Boston Globe)
Are free CDs killing music? Jul 14, 2007
Freebies fill the newspaper and magazine racks in such abundance it's possible to get kitted out for the summer on this week's pickings. As well as the usual array of DVDs and CDs, there are sunglasses, flip-flops, "designer bangles" and for those looking for a change of image, a superhero Thing face mask. (BBC News -- UK)
Times Square Ad With Naked Derrires Faces a Judges Scrutiny Jul 11, 2007
Perhaps we could also require grocery stores to put curtains over the magazine racks at checkout for those who might be offended by the images or whose children might see them as well. How about having a dress code at public beaches. (New York Times)
Brownridge to Challenge Wenner Jul 10, 2007
But it didn t last long. On nightly runs to Wal-Mart, he found find himself engrossed in the magazine racks, comparing magazine displays. It didn t take long for him to call up his friend, Peter Ezersky, a principal at Quadrangle, and pitch his services as a consultant. (MediaWeek.com)
The death of deference Jun 30, 2007
At the luxurious end of the magazine racks, meanwhile, there lay more intrigue. In Tatler, editor Geordie Greig wrote a three-page polemic bemoaning what he called the superclass, "overtaking you in the race for the best schools, [and] overpaying for the house you presumed was yours". (Guardian Unlimited)
Morris: Gates, pt. 3 Jun 27, 2007
The future CIA Director is, by now, a self-described "expert" not on any part of the world, but as the author of those forgotten 1960s classics, How to Raise Money to Make Money and How to Build and Preserve Executive Wealth, manuals that dot drug-store magazine racks of the era. . (Zmag.org)
Princess Diana Forever Viewed as 'Cash Crop' Jun 26, 2007
With the 10th anniversary of her death looming in August, bookstands and magazine racks are already awash with tales of "The People's Princess" as documentaries rehash her final days. Her family says that Diana, once the world's most photographed woman and epicenter of a whole celebrity industry, will never be allowed to rest in peace. (Newsmax)
Infotainment Jun 25, 2007
With the 10th anniversary of her death looming in August, bookstands and magazine racks are already awash with tales of The Peoples Princess as documentaries rehash her final days. Her family says that Diana. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Second in the state? Yup! Jun 21, 2007
The latest issue of the granddaddy of all regional football annuals, Dave Campbell's Texas Football, is now finding its way to magazine racks across the Lone Star State. However this years cover of DCTF is somewhat, well a lot misleading and in this column we'll tell you why. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Preseason magazine reviews - Athlon Jun 18, 2007
To pass the long summer months, many avid college football fans will hit the magazine racks to pick up one or more preseason football publications. To make the decision-making process a little easier, Warchant. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Simple Digital Photo Editors Jun 15, 2007
You can purchase the latest version from , or search the magazine racks. The accompanying photos were taken with a pocket sized Olympus point and shoot camera for emailing to a colleague at the function center, illustrating the room set up for that day. (Suite101.com)
Files or Piles? Jun 7, 2007
Wall-Mounted Magazine Racks. An alternative to stacks and a compromise between horizontal and vertical systems, magazine racks allow you to dump paper and parts of all sizes into plastic slots. (Suite101.com)
AROUND THE HOUSE By Susan Fornoff May 13, 2007
In the sale mix you'll also find woven planters, urns, handled baskets, wastebaskets, trays, barstools, hampers, plant stands, magazine racks and mirrors. A caveat: no delivery or shipping services are offered. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Apr 10, 2007
The answers, and many others, can be easily found by browsing the magazine racks and horticultural shelves at local bookstores. Two popular Braintree bookstores, Borders and Barnes & Noble, sell detailed blueprints for starting home marijuana gardens, - including full-sized glossy pictures of growing plants and advertisements offering a variety of seeds and equipment. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Ballard-based supplier has a world-class reputation Apr 9, 2007
This January, Vaupell's gamble paid off: It won contracts to design and build three small but essential plastic parts of the 787's interior: the attendant modules, magazine racks and literature pockets. As a so-called "tier one" supplier, Vaupell, which has just 190 employees and is located next to the Greg's Garden P-patch in Ballard, is now among the big leagues of those supplying the 787. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Retired life remains fruitful for a Quincy Renaissance man Mar 18, 2007
The list of what Baughman has built, carved or fashioned over the years includes tables, chairs, stools, desks, picture frames, jewelry boxes, magazine racks, book stands, benches, wheelbarrows and a host of other furniture and accessories. He even built the woodcarver's bench on which he works. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Charlotte's sticky web Mar 16, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Andrew HorneryMarch 17, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Wild Scenes and Drama Queens Mar 9, 2007
One only has to scan the magazine racks or turn on an entertainment magazine type program to get the low down on the most recent and most shameful celebrity misbehavior. Even mainstream news has taken to covering this topic. (Suite101.com)
AMBROSIUS: MLB's questionable picks Mar 1, 2007
Today, fantasy baseball is so sophisticated that there are hundreds of free and pay fantasy content sites, magazine racks devoted to just fantasy baseball, high-stakes contests, satellite radio shows. you name it, it's there. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Old library shelves used again Feb 25, 2007
Oak bookcases, wooden cabinets, individualized study desks, and magazine racks all storage units will be among them. The sale also will offer cork and bulletin boards, old artworks and a few flower pots. (The Hawk Eye)
Wallowing in celebrity grotesque Feb 12, 2007
Smith's Pamela Anderson-meets-Courtney-Love appeals have therefore sustained the greasy pages of magazine racks at endless supermarket checkout lines for years. We all know her. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Refurbished Library Opens In Forest Hills Feb 3, 2007
Saturday February 03, 2007. (Michael O’Kane) Members of the P.S. 144 youth choir join local leaders and library officials to cut the ribbon for the reopening of the Forest Hills Library last Friday. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Off the racks (Kelly Jane Torrance) Jan 26, 2007
Kirsten Dunst was in full regalia for the September cover, which coincided with the release of her film "Marie Antoinette." The faces of Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer are no longer on the magazine racks. And neither are those of any younger counterparts. (Washington Times)
Calspan performed faulty child car seat tests Jan 21, 2007
Although the Consumer Reports story and its findings were retracted, the February issue had already been mailed to subscribers, and it is on the magazine racks. Those issues, the company said, would not be recalled. (Buffalo News)
