ways to interact with

The Costco Connection 3

INSIDE COSTCO

1. Engage with our interactive print issue

This option provides a way to view digital enhancements directly from the print edition through a technology known as digital watermarking (more information on page 23).

Look for the mobile icon (right or similar image), which indicates additional content including videos, surveys, giveaways and more.

Ads with digital enhancements display a universal “play” button (right).

95 Member Services: Health insurance Health insurance for Costco members is now available in 11 states. BY HANA MEDINA

Instructions

1. Download the free Digimarc Discover app from the i Tunes or Google Play app stores.

2. Hold your device four to six inches above the watermarked image or icon and let your camera focus.

3. Wait for the sound—the digital content will appear.

2. Browse the Online Edition

If you have a computer with an Internet connection, you can view The Connection’s Online Edition on Costco.com by searching “Connection.”

Those reading the print edition can scan watermarked pages with the Costco app. Readers using the digital editions of the magazine can click on the icons and play buttons.

DIGITAL
CONTENT

Readers will find dozens of digital enhancements throughout this magazine, including:

98 Buying Smart: Food Safety Program Costco’s Food Safety Program is on an ongoing quest to prevent foodborne illness. BY TRACY SCHNEIDER

102 What's New 104 Special Events 107 Services Update

Cover story, page 32

Vacation videos, page 40

Disabled Sports USA, page 42

The First Tee, page 51

Teen pet photographer, page 60

Lee Child profile, page 80

3. Take The Connection on the go

For tablets and smartphones, download the mobile app, The Costco Connection, from the i Tunes or Google Play app stores.

FEATURES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

60 Spot-on photos Sit, stay, pose. Now smile!

Some tips for snapping Fido.

BY STEVE FISHER

63 A Letter to My Dog A new book celebrates the bond between human and canine. BY STEPHANIE E. PONDER

71 NEW! For Your Table This month’s subject tackles tasty pork ribs.

BY FABIO VIVIANI

73 Wine Connection: Rosé Rosé wines are a crisp and refreshing summertime wine. BY ANNETTE ALVAREZ-PETERS

75 Author Spotlight: Jeffrey Archer

The prolific best-selling author has just completed his 32nd book, Best Kept Secret.

77 Book Pick: City of Women David R. Gillham’s latest novel brings World War II and forbidden love to frightening life.

BY MATTHEW ROBB

80 Taking his shot Jack Reacher, author Lee Child’s iconic character, comes to life on the big screen.

BY STEVE FISHER

83 Protecting the cruciate ACL injuries are more prevalent with female athletes. Taking steps toward prevention is key to avoiding serious injury. BY ANDREA DOWNING PECK