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Sky No Longer the Limit for Digital Magazines

adrienne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:11 +0000

Digital publishing providers have been boasting that sky’s the limit in terms of technical innovation. But apparently sky is no longer the limit as Astronaut Nicole Stott is reading a Texterity magazine in space.

Meredith Corporation in cooperation with its digital provider Texterity (www.texterity.com) has worked with NASA to deliver Stott’s More Magazine subscription to her electronically during her long duration stay aboard the International Space Station.

More, the only lifestyle magazine celebrating confident and successful women over 40, is one of 50 digital publications on Texterity’s consumer magazine portal at www.coverleaf.com where print subscribers receive free digital companions, and where anyone can browse, search, and buy magazines.

Stott was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2000 and has worked technical aspects of station payloads, supported Expedition 10, and has been a station CAPCOM. Aside from serving as a long-duration crew member, she joined astronaut Danny Olivas in the first spacewalk of space shuttle Discovery’s mission. She and Olivas removed two experiments from the hull of the European Columbus module.

Says Patrick Taylor, VP of Publishing Group Communications at Meredith: “We jumped at the chance to help get Nicole her digital copy of More and loved that she has been able to share her journey in space on . I agree with what our readers have been saying: Stott is an inspiration to all women that big dreams can be achieved.”

Wendy Zingher, Texterity VP of Sales & Marketing agrees. “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to enjoy digital editions, but we are thrilled that one is! It is very gratifying to all of us at Texterity to be able to provide Nicole with the pleasure of enjoying one of her favorite magazines while in the most exotic of locales.”

Astronaut Stott is blogging from space and her journals are available through www.nasa.gov/station, www.more.com, and at www.texterity.com.

Texterity (www.texterity.com/info-request/) is a privately held company located in Southborough, MA. Texterity converts, maintains, and tracks more than 1,000 digital editions for consumer, trade, and association publishers. Their browser-based Published Web Format can be enjoyed on any computer, iPhone, or iPod touch. Texterity was named a “Top 100” company to watch by E-Content magazine.

It’s (almost) Thanksgiving

adrienne — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:28:37 +0000

It’s almost Thanksgiving - that means it’s time to start thinking about what to make. Sure - there’s turkey, but there’s so much more to Thanksgiving than just turkey. So, get in the holiday spirit and check out these recipies:

Gravy - Click here.

Sides - Click here.

Pies - Click here.

Turkey - Click here.

What to do with leftover turkey - Click here.

Enjoy!

Top 10 Clippings for October 2009

adrienne — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:40 +0000

We know our readers like to see what others are finding interesting on Coverleaf, and a great way to do that is to watch our Top Ten Most Clipped Articles lists. We’ll be publishing these monthly and archiving them at the bottom of this page, so come back to this link whenever you feel like seeing what’s hot in Coverleaf.

Top 10 Clippings for October:

1. Better Homes & Gardens: Organize your freezer with the help of Better Homes & Gardens. By putting everything in labeled baskets, finding things and putting them back is easier than ever! Not only does this help you buy in bulk to save money, it allows you to have flavorful seasonal ingredients all year round! http://www.bhg-digital.com/bhg/200910?folio=74

2. Men’s Health: Guarantee yourself income for life, in just a few steps from Men’s Health. On the top of the list? Hard work and excellence that drives results – that way you can make yourself unique and stand out, and you’ll be rewarded for your hard work. http://menshealth.coverleaf.com/menshealth/200910?folio=110

3. FamilyFun: Have some fun indoors this winter with a new game from Family Fun – called Shrinking Islands. It’s like musical chairs but instead you put towels around the room, and when the music stops, those without 2 feet on an “island” are out! http://familyfun.coverleaf.com/familyfun/200910?folio=22

4. Sporting News Today: It’s NBA season, and that means it’s time to start predicting who will win it all. Sporting News Today analyzes the good, the bad and the ugly with the Minnesota Timberwolves (and all the other teams too!) so you can have all the information you need to make your picks this year. http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20091002?folio=45

5. All People Quilt: Check out these fall colors and patters from All People Quilt, and you’ll be on your way to making festive quilts in no time. You can also go online to get the free pattern guides, which makes quilting this year a breeze. http://allpeoplequilt.coverleaf.com/apq/200910?folio=78

6. Wood: Wood Magazine experts check out the 25 greatest tool innovations in the last 25 years, with products that broke new ground, products that evolved and changed woodworking and products that were made affordable for the home shop. If you’re a serious woodworker, you won’t want to miss out on this list! http://woodmagazine.coverleaf.com/woodmagazine/200910?folio=60

7. Family Circle: Can the internet really help your kids in school? Of course – there’s a lot to offer out there, you just have to know where to look. Check out these 14 educational sites from Family Circle – there’s everything from dictionaries to college calendars, search engines to social network sites that encourage your kids to study with others online. http://www.familycircle-digital.com/familycircle/20091017?folio=83#pg83

8. More: Marcia Menter, for More Magazine, recounts her mother’s life, learning a lot about it in the process. It’s a memoir about love, happiness and family that you won’t want to miss. http://www.moremagazine-digital.com/more/200911?folio=63#pg65

9. Runner’s World: What should you be eating as a runner this winter season? Try pumpkin seeds (roasted in the oven with a little bit of salt and Japanese seasoning) – they are a low fat snack that is packed with proteins and minerals to keep you going on those cold mornings. What about the rest of the pumpkin? Try this recipe for Chicken and Pumpkin Curry! http://runnersworld.coverleaf.com/runnersworld/200911?folio=40#pg42

10. Prevention: If you are one of those people who mindlessly snack throughout the day, look no further than these few tips from Prevention. Having an egg for breakfast to get your metabolism going, avoiding the carbs at lunch, and remembering to add healthy fats are just a few things you can do to quell your cravings. http://prevention.coverleaf.com/prevention/200911?folio=68#pg70

The World Series Starts Today!

adrienne — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:24:59 +0000

The Yankees and Phillies face off for Game 1 of the World Series in the Bronx, NY tonight. Who do you think will be the winner? There’s lots of coverage of the World Series in Sporting News Today - and there will be throughout the entire series. It’s free to sign up, and you get a digital issue of Sporting News Today in your inbox every morning, so you can catch up on the day’s sporting events with your AM coffee. So, check it out - and may the best team win!

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SN’s McNeal picks Yanks in 6

Playoff Update - 10/9

adrienne — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:45:05 +0000

It was quite a nail-biter around the league yesterday. Colorado beat the Phillies, 5-4, to tie the series at 1; The Dodgers squeaked by the Cardinals with a 3-2 victory; and the Angels walked all over the Red Sox in their game 1. So, a quick overview of the playoffs:

Rockies vs. Phillies: Tied 1-1

Angels vs. Red Sox: Angels lead 1-0.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals: Dodgers lead 2-0.

Yankees vs. Twins: Yankees lead 1-0.

All your coverage from yesterday, you can get that here:

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Baseball

Today’s games are:

Yankees vs. Twins - 6:07pm

Red Sox vs. Angels - 9:37pm

Gooo team!

Playoff Update - 10/8

adrienne — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:27:29 +0000

In yesterdays Game 1’s around MLB it was all in favor of the home team. The Phillies, Yankees and Dodgers took the first game in all 3 of the series. None of the games were particularly close, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see good games today. For 10/8 we have:

Rockies @ Phillies - 2:37pm

Cardinals @ Dodgers - 6:07pm

Red Sox @ Angels - 9:37pm

So, we’ll see what happens in baseball tonight!

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October 8, 2009

It’s the Postseason!

adrienne — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:17:18 +0000

Who doesn’t love post season baseball? Well, lucky for all of us, it’s October! Playoff baseball starts today - with the Phillies vs. Rockies and then tonight with the Yankees vs. Twins. The Phillies are the reigning World Series champs, but the Rockies have had a great 2nd half of the season. The Yankees have home field advantage and a line up full of stars, but the Twins are the hottest team in baseball right now - so who will pull it off tonight? And that’s just today’s match ups! Tomorrow there’s LA Dodgers vs. St. Louis and Boston vs. LA Angels - will Manny or Puljos come out on top? The Sox or the Angels? It’s all up in the air - because it’s October, and that means it’s anybody’s game. Check back for more updates later this week!

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October 7, 2009

Who Will Host the 2016 Olympics?

adrienne — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:55:33 +0000

The 2016 Olympics are up for grabs - and it’s a toss up for the IOC between Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro & Tokyo. The news comes out today - so one city is about to change forever. Sporting News Today breaks down 3 reasons each city could win and 3 reasons each could lose - and it looks like it’s anybody’s game. Chicago’s a good pick - President Obama and Oprah think so - because of it’s picturesque scene on Lake Michigan. Madrid? They have more than 3/4 of the facilities completed, so it’s a city that’s ready to go. The Olympics have never been to South America, making Rio a great choice as well. And Tokyo? They’ve got a big focus on environmental sustainability, which is a hot topic of late. So really, 2016 could have the Olympics anywhere, but where will the IOC pick?

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October 2, 2009

Top 10 Clippings for September 2009

adrienne — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:08:43 +0000

Top 10 Clippings for September:

1. Prevention: Can’t work out because of your “bad knees?” Well, it might not be your knees, it might be your hips. Try these ways to strengthen your hips, so you don’t have knee pain during your work outs. http://prevention.coverleaf.com/prevention/20090910?folio=81

2. FamilyFun: Make your kids homemade “play clay” using just 4 everyday ingredients that you already have in your kitchen, so you don’t have to worry if it ends up in their mouth. Then, you can easily store the clay in the refrigerator to play with later! http://familyfun.coverleaf.com/familyfun/200910?folio=18

3. Wood: Do you have a ton of clamps in your shop, but not a ton of space to put them? Check out this clamp rack plan, and you’ll have a place to store them in just a few steps. http://woodmagazine.coverleaf.com/woodmagazine/200911?folio=18

4. Family Circle: There’s not much that can go wrong when mixing chocolate chunks, caramel, walnuts and pecans, and that holds true for this brownie bar recipe. These caramel brownies are heavenly, you’ll be sure to love this recipe! http://www.familycircle-digital.com/familycircle/200909?folio=257

5. Sporting News Today: Check out what the coaches, AP and Sporting News have to say about college football – who’s on top, who’s got the best record, and what the outlook for next week is. http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20090924?folio=14

6. Runner’s World: Running a marathon? Need a training plan? Well, look no further than this race-tested training program, from Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Magazine’s Chief Running Officer. http://runnersworld.coverleaf.com/runnersworld/200907?folio=57

7. Better Homes & Gardens: Let the experts at Better Homes & Gardens teach you how to make classic BBQ chicken. You’ll be amazed at how spending a little time getting all the depths of flavors developed will create the perfect blend of spices, the most savory sauce and the crispiest golden crust on the chicken. http://www.bhg-digital.com/bhg/200910?pg=210#pg210

8. Pregnancy: Make the most of your child’s play time by giving them these educational toys, as explained by trusted source – a mother of two. Whether your child is just 1 year old and developing motor skills or 4 years old and developing an imagination, there is a toy there for each stage of your child’s life. http://pregnancy.coverleaf.com/pregnancy/200909hb?folio=75

9. Midwest Living: Looking for a new cookbook? Try looking in your hometown for a local cookbook, and you might find the best recipes. If you are thinking of making your own local cookbook – think basic, and get personal by telling the recipes and the stories behind the recipes. http://midwestliving.coverleaf.com/midwestliving/20090910?folio=42

10. Discover: The scientists at Discover Magazine explain what’s new with RNA discovery, and what it means for mankind. The often overlooked RNA might be able to help with longevity and even cancer. http://discover.coverleaf.com/discovermagazine/200910?folio=46#pg48

Easy Ways to Whiter Teeth

adrienne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:12:06 +0000

Want whiter teeth? Check out Ch-Ch-Changes, from More Magazine for tips on how to get the sparkle back. What do dentists say works best - don’t use a brush with medium or hard bristles - it wears down the enamel on your teeth faster. Use a brush with soft bristles or an electric toothbrush instead. Avoid the store bought whiteners, and instead whiten your teeth at the dentist. It can be expensive, but the treatments that dentists use can speed up the whitening to take only about an hour. Also check out More’s shopping list for things to buy to easily improve your smile in no time.

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Easy Teeth Whiteners