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An Issue of USA WEEKEND. The top blank bar features a reproduction of the carrying newspaper's masthead.

USA WEEKEND Magazine is a national publication distributed through more than 600 newspapers in the United States. It reaches 49 million ^[1] readers in 23 million households ^[2] every weekend. Awarded for its journalism and design, USA WEEKEND focuses on social issues, entertainment, health, food and travel. The magazine provides Newspaper In Education classroom guides to partner newspapers. Its website, usaweekend.com, provides enhanced content and interactive magazine features. USA WEEKEND is published by Gannett Co., Inc., an international news and information company.

The publication incorporates Family Weekly, a supplement started in 1953, but considers 1985, the date of Gannett's purchase and re-titling, to be the date of its founding for anniversary purposes. ^[3]

[edit] Columns and Contributors

CookSmart by Pam Anderson
Readers turn to CookSmart for the perfect recipe, whether they want quick, everyday dishes or fabulous meals for special occasions. Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, “Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.”

EatSmart by Jean Carper
Jean Carper expertly explains nutrition's role in preventing and easing medical conditions, and her tasty recipes help readers improve their health with flavor and variety. A former CNN medical correspondent, Carper is the author of 23 books, including “EatSmart: The Nutrition Cookbook You Can't Live Without.”

FitSmart by Jorge Cruise
FitSmart helps readers make fitness a regular part of their busy lives and shares valuable tips about training, injury prevention and good nutrition. Best-selling author of “8 Minutes in the Morning” and “The 3-Hour Diet,” Jorge Cruise is also the fitness and diet coach for AOL users.

HealthSmart by Tedd Mitchell, M.D.
HealthSmart provides vital medical information to help readers take charge of their health, addressing important topics for every age group. Tedd Mitchell, M.D., is the president and medical director of the renowned Cooper Clinic in Dallas and is a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

MoneySmart by Sharon Epperson & Walecia Konrad
The financial experts at MoneySmart show readers how to make the most of their hard-earned money, whether they are spending or saving. Sharon Epperson guides readers on investing wisely and Walecia Konrad provides tips on savvy spending.

Who's News by Lorrie Lynch
Entertainment-hungry readers get the inside scoop on the hottest stars from TV, film, music, sports and literature, and insightful features about the Oscars, Emmys and other major award shows.

FRAME GAMES and STICKDOKU puzzles by Terry Stickels

well known puzzle writer has two features - a Sudoku column and FRAME GAMES, a very popular rebus puzzle, which is Stickels' own creation.

Other notable contributors include Ken Burns, Steve and Cokie Roberts, and Tavis Smiley.

[edit] Make A Difference Day

USA WEEKEND’s Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of October. Created by the magazine in 1992, it soon grew into the largest community service effort in the nation, rallying corporations, government leaders, charitable organizations and everyday Americans into action on one day. Each year, 3 million people participate worldwide, helping millions more.

[edit] References

1. MRI Spring '07

2. Total circulation and rate base reflect 7/8/07 carrier newspaper market list; Carrier newspaper circulation figures based on ABC, CAC, VAC, SRDS or publisher-certified circulation for 6-month period ending 3/31/07

[edit] External links

• USA Weekend site
• Make A Difference Day site