Announcer:
"Hello, Boys and Girls,
Today on the Ave, we'll be featuring the letter 'M.' There are many interesting things that begin with 'M.' Let's ponder a few of them, shall we?"
Holy Crud, it must be another jam-packed episode of Matthew's Meanderings!
'M' is for "Mother Jones," which continues to cause quite a stir with Sarah Palin as the 50-Foot-Woman terrorizing America's Middle Class (hey, another 'M' word!) I think our gigantic lighted poster has something to do with the uptick in sales, but I can't be sure ;-)
Speaking of strong women, 'M'arge Simpson graces the cover of the new issue of "Utne Reader" doing her best Rosie the Riveter impression. I've always liked "Utne Reader," and this issue doesn't disappoint. There are articles about getting the country working again, the world's weirdest art museum, the census and a lovely article from "Tricycle" about Jeff "the Dude" Bridges (it seems every magazine is required to have an article about Jeff Bridges these days).
'M'onocle came out with their second special edition in newspaper format. "Monocle Alpino" celebrates Winter throughout the world. Read about cool radio stations in far-flung places. Ogle some snazzy new threads that would keep you warm while trying not to break a leg at the Summit at Snoqualmie. Finally figure out where the heck Andorra is AND what it looks like! Get high sniffing the special paper this fine publication is printed on (Tyler Brule, what are you doing to us?!). It's all right here in the oversized pages of "Monocle Alpino."
Finally, 'M' is for mugs, and not a moment too soon. The carabiner mugs that have been missing for what seems like ages now have magically resurfaced and are better than ever. The print is clearer, the seal is tighter, the carabiner is silverer (is that a word?-ed.). What are you all waiting for? Get in here and get yours now. The holidays are upon us. Do you want to impress all your friends? Do you want to make your loved one feel extra-special this year? What better way to say "I love you" than with a brand-spanking-new travel coffee mug from Bulldog News? You can't think of one, can you?!? I didn't think so...
Well, I think I've gone on long enough for this week. If you check in regularly, you've seen some of this before, but was it this entertaining the first time around? I doubt it.
Anyway, have yourselves a happy holiday season, whether you already partied for eight nights during Hanukkah, you're greedily rubbing your hands together thinking of what Santa will bring you for Christmas (a shiny new coffee mug, perhaps?), you are ready to light the seven candles on your Kwanzaa kinara, or you're just itching to open your box from the master of the house on Boxing Day.
Regards from all of us at Bulldog News.
Matthew
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Minggu, 19 Desember 2010
Minggu, 12 Desember 2010
Matthew's Meanderings
...so I took advantage of our awesome New York Times home delivery subscription offer (the entire week for only $6.75 [or Mon-Fri for just $2.50]) two weeks ago. I was stoked, but it didn't last long, as I discovered that my new family life limited my newspaper reading time to about fifteen minutes a day (which, as anyone knows, is not enough for the NYT). *sigh ;-)* Perhaps The Guardian Weekly would be a better fit...
Yes, you have stumbled upon yet another episode of "Matthew's Meanderings"... (too many ellipses!-ed.)
Last week I talked about taking the wife to see "Black Swan." I actually have two other movies coming up this week. Tuesday night, I'll be taking in the new Johnny Depp (featured on the cover of the January issue of "Vanity Fair")/Angelina Jolie film, "The Tourist." Next weekend brings the excitement of the long-awaited sequel to the 1982 Disney classic "Tron," "Tron: Legacy" (now covered in "Sci Fi" and "Total Film" magazines). I haven't decided whether or not I'm going to pony up for the IMAX showing at the newly refurbished Cinerama (welcome back!!), but if the Daft Punk/London Philharmonic Orchestra soundtrack is any indication, it's not going to matter; it will be great!
We've gotten a lot of positive feedback here about our massive lighted reproduction of the current "Mother Jones" cover, featuring the lipsticked pit bull herself, Sarah Palin. Well, you'll be pleased to know that we have received a second shipment of that issue (it sold out rather quickly after we put the poster up), so come by for your very own copy of a collector's item in the making.
*And now a word from my sponsor*
The holidays are upon us, so please remember that we carry plenty of affordable gift ideas (something I sure do appreciate ;-). Gift cards range from $5-$100. We have something for everyone, so put Bulldog News on your list of places to visit as you flex your financial muscles during this "recession recovery" period. That's Bulldog News, open from 8-8 daily for all of your shopping needs!
Gee, thanks for the tip. Speaking of saving money (nice!), the Chinook Book saved me a few bucks this week. I used a 20% off coupon for my local bookstore on Friday evening, and one of its four free Metro bus tickets helped get me to work this morning. It's definitely worth the $20 price tag. It pays for itself quickly!
That's a happy thought to leave on, I think. I'll be back again next week with another action-packed installment. Until then, see you 'round the store.
Matthew
Yes, you have stumbled upon yet another episode of "Matthew's Meanderings"... (too many ellipses!-ed.)
Last week I talked about taking the wife to see "Black Swan." I actually have two other movies coming up this week. Tuesday night, I'll be taking in the new Johnny Depp (featured on the cover of the January issue of "Vanity Fair")/Angelina Jolie film, "The Tourist." Next weekend brings the excitement of the long-awaited sequel to the 1982 Disney classic "Tron," "Tron: Legacy" (now covered in "Sci Fi" and "Total Film" magazines). I haven't decided whether or not I'm going to pony up for the IMAX showing at the newly refurbished Cinerama (welcome back!!), but if the Daft Punk/London Philharmonic Orchestra soundtrack is any indication, it's not going to matter; it will be great!
We've gotten a lot of positive feedback here about our massive lighted reproduction of the current "Mother Jones" cover, featuring the lipsticked pit bull herself, Sarah Palin. Well, you'll be pleased to know that we have received a second shipment of that issue (it sold out rather quickly after we put the poster up), so come by for your very own copy of a collector's item in the making.
*And now a word from my sponsor*
The holidays are upon us, so please remember that we carry plenty of affordable gift ideas (something I sure do appreciate ;-). Gift cards range from $5-$100. We have something for everyone, so put Bulldog News on your list of places to visit as you flex your financial muscles during this "recession recovery" period. That's Bulldog News, open from 8-8 daily for all of your shopping needs!
Gee, thanks for the tip. Speaking of saving money (nice!), the Chinook Book saved me a few bucks this week. I used a 20% off coupon for my local bookstore on Friday evening, and one of its four free Metro bus tickets helped get me to work this morning. It's definitely worth the $20 price tag. It pays for itself quickly!
That's a happy thought to leave on, I think. I'll be back again next week with another action-packed installment. Until then, see you 'round the store.
Matthew
Minggu, 05 Desember 2010
Matthew's Meanderings
Hello and welcome to another exciting glimpse into the mind of Matthew the Newsagent, otherwise known as Matthew's Meanderings. Family is on my brain, as I just got married two weeks ago (aww, shucks), so this week's blog stems from that new mindset.
The Winter issue of Yes! magazine is all about finding happiness in family life in this challenging economic climate. Yes! continues to be a strong voice for thinking positively, and we're proud that it is published locally on Bainbridge Island. I hope we get to see another 50 issues of this fine magazine!
I told the new wife that she might be interested in the new film about the darker side of the ballet world, "Black Swan." Apparently Darren Aronofsky has another hit on his hands with this effort, and it's getting plenty of positive press coverage. It's on the covers of Movie Maker, American Cinematographer and Fangoria this month. I sure hope she doesn't have nightmares after seeing it!
Speaking of nightmares, there are a lot of Spanish soccer players tossing and turning at night after facing the juggernaut that is FC Barcelona. After their 5-nil demolition of Real Madrid in "El Clasico" last Monday (which my eight-year-old stepson enjoyed immensely; he loves Lionel Messi), they sit atop the Primera Liga again. Is there a secret to their success? Perhaps the answer lies in the newest issue of FourFourTwo. There are only a few copies left, so hurry in before they're gone.
It's almost quitting time for me today and the family life beckons. I wish you all a wonderful week, and I only hope you'll have as much fun as I do in the coming days. Until next time...
Matthew
The Winter issue of Yes! magazine is all about finding happiness in family life in this challenging economic climate. Yes! continues to be a strong voice for thinking positively, and we're proud that it is published locally on Bainbridge Island. I hope we get to see another 50 issues of this fine magazine!
I told the new wife that she might be interested in the new film about the darker side of the ballet world, "Black Swan." Apparently Darren Aronofsky has another hit on his hands with this effort, and it's getting plenty of positive press coverage. It's on the covers of Movie Maker, American Cinematographer and Fangoria this month. I sure hope she doesn't have nightmares after seeing it!
Speaking of nightmares, there are a lot of Spanish soccer players tossing and turning at night after facing the juggernaut that is FC Barcelona. After their 5-nil demolition of Real Madrid in "El Clasico" last Monday (which my eight-year-old stepson enjoyed immensely; he loves Lionel Messi), they sit atop the Primera Liga again. Is there a secret to their success? Perhaps the answer lies in the newest issue of FourFourTwo. There are only a few copies left, so hurry in before they're gone.
It's almost quitting time for me today and the family life beckons. I wish you all a wonderful week, and I only hope you'll have as much fun as I do in the coming days. Until next time...
Matthew
Selasa, 30 November 2010
Matthew's Meanderings
Hi Everybody,
Matthew the Newsagent here. It's my intention to write a weekly blogpiece about magazines of note that are in the store. Unlike Jean's updates with new titles, which are wonderful, this column will deal with timely subjects and fun stuff I notice as it comes in. Here goes nothin'...
First of all, there has been quite a lot of press lately about the big financial bailout of Ireland's economy. Part of the discussion has been about the increase in emigrant numbers over the past two years, as people set out to find jobs in new lands. Many people can trace their ancestry back to Ireland; if you're one of them, check out Irish Roots magazine. This quarterly publication offers lots of helpful hints on constructing your Irish family tree.
Another magazine of note this month is the one and only MAD, which has devoted its entire January issue to "Spy vs. Spy." If you are a fan of the ongoing battle between the black and white spies, you should definitely pick this one up. It has plenty of plots done by the original creator, the Cuban artist Antonio Prohias, plus Peter Kuper's recent works and guest art by guys like Evan Dorkin and Peter Bagge. A collector's item not to be missed!
Speaking of fun stuff, The New Yorker has released a collection of the cartoons from 2010, all in one convenient publication. My favorite artist is Roz Chast, and she has written a memorable introduction sure to please even the stodgiest curmudgeon. Check it out next time you're in the store. Smiles are guaranteed.
Last but not least this week, we've got a great gift idea for all of you McSweeney's fans who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Issue 36 (coming in a box that looks like a human head): "Greetings from the Ocean's Sweaty Face" is a box set of 100 postcards with awesome artwork from the first 30 issues. There's something for everyone inside. See for yourself!
I'll be back next week with more meanderings.
Matthew
Matthew the Newsagent here. It's my intention to write a weekly blogpiece about magazines of note that are in the store. Unlike Jean's updates with new titles, which are wonderful, this column will deal with timely subjects and fun stuff I notice as it comes in. Here goes nothin'...
First of all, there has been quite a lot of press lately about the big financial bailout of Ireland's economy. Part of the discussion has been about the increase in emigrant numbers over the past two years, as people set out to find jobs in new lands. Many people can trace their ancestry back to Ireland; if you're one of them, check out Irish Roots magazine. This quarterly publication offers lots of helpful hints on constructing your Irish family tree.
Another magazine of note this month is the one and only MAD, which has devoted its entire January issue to "Spy vs. Spy." If you are a fan of the ongoing battle between the black and white spies, you should definitely pick this one up. It has plenty of plots done by the original creator, the Cuban artist Antonio Prohias, plus Peter Kuper's recent works and guest art by guys like Evan Dorkin and Peter Bagge. A collector's item not to be missed!
Speaking of fun stuff, The New Yorker has released a collection of the cartoons from 2010, all in one convenient publication. My favorite artist is Roz Chast, and she has written a memorable introduction sure to please even the stodgiest curmudgeon. Check it out next time you're in the store. Smiles are guaranteed.
Last but not least this week, we've got a great gift idea for all of you McSweeney's fans who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Issue 36 (coming in a box that looks like a human head): "Greetings from the Ocean's Sweaty Face" is a box set of 100 postcards with awesome artwork from the first 30 issues. There's something for everyone inside. See for yourself!
I'll be back next week with more meanderings.
Matthew
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