When In Style magazine began several years ago, it was a much thinner publication than it is today. The articles were awesome. With a focus on the celebrity and their homes, it brought a unique perspective to the public. The first two issues pictured Barbra Streisand …

Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine that I agreed to try on trial basis. I received an issue the other day. It is the October issue so needless to say it has many fall ideas in it. It includes Halloween cupcakes among others. I like Better Homes …

I am teaching myself some life lessons, and one of them is the simple chore of cooking. When I was growing up, I was not encouraged by my parents to be domesticated, pushing me instead to studying. As a result, I grew up to be a kitchen idiot, not …

Frontline is an Indian newsmagazine published fortnightly from Chennai. I have been reading this magazine for the last three years. In fact, I have become addicted about it because of its impeccable quality and professionalism shown in journalism.
Though this magazine belongs to the spectrum of left, it still attracts …

I received two issues of Oprah magazine in the mail. I expected it to be filled with stories and exciting news. It was nothing like I expected. It was filled with advertisements. I bet you if you took out half of the advertisements in the magazine it would be …

Psychology today is a really good magazine that has been out for a while. It is the best solution when you are looking for something to read while waiting for that bus or on a train. It is a collection of a few 3-5 pages articles, mixed with some …

The drafting course my sister took up was the reason I glanced upon the Boston Design Guide. In one afternoon, a couple of years ago, my sister and me, go to the National Bookstore like the way we are used to. The Boston Design Guide was on sale; hence …

In this ad a black family is seen taking a trip (presumably cross country) in an RV. The father is driving, and the mother and children are seated towards the rear. They are having a discussion with four white gentlemen in polo shirts. One wears …

The Nissan Sentra has always been one of those cars which is known for being economical. Teachers, college students and those on a budget have turned to this car when they are trying to save money on gas, while driving something that doesn’t resemble a piece of …

When this commercial comes on, the viewer sees a completely white room, with beautiful white furnishings–great art…a really inviting space. The camera cuts to a white couple sitting in their very white living room reading. The woman is thumbing through an IKEA catalog. We can …

I first started reading the Daily Mail about five or six years ago after reading my Dad’s copy a couple of times.
One of the main things I like about the papaer is that it doesn’t really deal with celebrity ‘news’ instead, it deals with real news.
The Daily Mail …

Radio stations come and go with the decades and certainly in this day and age, more attention is given to playing company favorites than fan favorites, and that frustrates me. After listening to country music for a few years and becoming totally disenchanted with its same repetitive tracks, …

In my lifetime, I’ve seen more commercials than I care to think about. Some of them are classics, poignant ads that somehow warm your heart, and others are on the total opposite end of the spectrum — annoying things that just make you want to turn off the …

PBS is an awesome network that brings many shows to television that otherwise wouldn’t be there. There’s no doubt it’s the leader in children’s programming. Sesame Street still educates and entertains. Senior citizens can watch reruns of The Lawrence Welk Show. Music and science shows from …

Oh I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this article. A. Drew is a writer on the website Associated Content, and she offers Ten Things That one should Never do on a first date. First and foremost, I have never seen anyone mention “acting cute” while eating. …

Computer active is a simple, easy to understand magazine which has been running for ten years. It costs £1.59 from most supermarkets and other retailers.
Inside the issue there are several features, as well as the ongoing sections such as the exclusive, free download and the letters page. The cover …

I haven’t spent a great deal of time reading the comic strip Andy Capp in the past. But, recently, I’ve found myself looking at it on a daily basis.
I’m not sure why this is. To be honest, I’ve never found it overly funny. But, there’s something about it I …

I began getting the free magazine Rouge last spring and I am so glad I kept up my membership. This small magazine roughly the size of an oversize paperback novel is chock full of beauty tips and trends for the upcoming winter.
Every issue of Rouge contains letters to the …

If you had a gift card for Best Buy, would you feel like it was burning a hole in your pocket? Well that’s what this ad wants to make you believe. Now, I know that Best Buy offers many more products than movies and music. In …

“How to Create a Logo” by David Cotriss, Kim T. Gordon, and Steve Nubie is an article combined of previous articles written by the three writers to combine a colorful and fun article about designing a logo and the steps and precision it takes to create one that works …

Here is yet another multi-page commercial for the marketing of jewelry by a company called Dana & David. Personally, I have never heard of this particular jewelry company. But the first page, showing only a bar of pure gold, is incredibly arresting. It …

I never knew Workingmom Magazine had existed for some time now, until months ago when I visited a friend’s house. I was waiting for her in the living room coz we were going on a night out (finally!) after months of months of work, and no social life, …

I always thirst for the latest news. Especially the sport news and the political news. I love to read people turn over and athletes achievements. And every morning is a must for me to read them.
As long as i read newspaper, one of the best newspaper in Indonesia language …

“Choose Your Business Structure” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com is an article about the various choices business owners will have when it comes to choosing the right entity for them and how that decision will determine how much they will pay to Uncle Sam. It goes on to …

I subscribe to Prevention magazine, and look foward to getting it in the mail each month. Each issue is chock full of great information.
They have articles on just about everything. I enjoy articles on nutrition and fitness. I am always on the look out for new exercises.
Some of my …

I like when summer rolls around because it means some good outdoor cooking as well as fresh fruits; however, I didn’t really the Food and Family Magazine: 2003 Summer Issue because it didn’t have an abundance of summer recipes I was hoping to read about.
The front cover of Food …

A woman is seated naked in what looks like a field. She is looking off into the distance with a really satisfied expression on her face. Her skin looks dewy and refreshed. I am also under the impression that she has been freshly showered with …

My collection of magazines ranges from fashion magazines, to weight training magazines, running, triathlon, biking and very few health magazines. For some reason, I am not too keen on reading health magazines judging from the pile I had. However, I re-read an issue of HealthToday Philippines and my interest …

Masigasig is really a cool magazine. It is a free magazine sponsored by Globe Telecoms Philippines. It’s a nice magazine for people like me who want to start my own business. It gives me business ideas and it provides me with business tips as well. So it’s really helpful …

I love the fall time not solely because of the golden leaves on the trees, but because it’s the best time for home cooks to bust on the slow-cooking recipes. In the Food and Family Magazine; 2005 Fall Issue, it captures everything about fall cooking for cooks: the fast …

This page is full of celebrities who are all wearing Converse sneakers. However, I can only recognize two of them: Santogold and Pharrell. The others are most definitely musicians, as this a mic stand positioned behind one of the other “models.” The ad itself is in …

Here we are again with the ads for cosmetics and other beauty products that have food in them. However, doesn’t this sound really lovely? Coconut milk sounds refreshing. I understand that it is good for you in terms of nutrients. But from the looks of …

Sportstar is a weekly magazine published from Chennai, India. When it comes to reading stuff on sports this is my favorite magazine. It is comprehensive, yet concise and unlike other sports magazine it covers all sports with equal enthusiasm.
The quality of the magazine is unmatchable. I have learnt a …

Several weeks ago, I had to take a business trip to Bloomsburg, PA and found myself spending a few nights in that town (maybe I’ll take the time to write about that too). While at the hotel I made every effort to kill my boredom by reading the local …

Halifax’s local newspaper is offered online as well at www.thechronicleherald.ca. I personally opt to visit this site daily, as I prefer the neat and tidy web surfing to flipping through the large, bulky paper that makes a mess on my hands and desk.
I do enjoy this site for its …

The Courier-Journal is our city’s ultra left-leaning newspaper. When I was little, there was another newspaper that delivered in the afternoon. Now we just have the morning delivery of the Courier-Journal, and considering its poor quality, I am surprised we even have it now.
The Courier-Journal’s editorial page …

Ahh yes, here we have Rihanna - currently America’s reigning R&B/pop princess. In the “Beauty Rocks” campaign, several products are featured with Rihanna as the main star. The cameras apparently have followed her throughout her busy rock star life in various situations. She’s shown in her …

This is the most popular teen magazine in the Philippines. I’ve had a few issues of it back then when I was in my preteen years. I’ve got a copy of it again today after a few years. It has 4 sections: fashion, beauty, features (celebrities, cover girls), and …

My parents are out of town until tomorrow and, because I’ve been checking on their house daily, they told me I could take home their newspaper rather than letting the papers stack up on their table.
Because of this, I have had a chance to look at the Daily Citizen …

Once waiting for the train at station I came across the Sunday Indian (TSI). I bought to pass my time since it was too cheap and looks smart enough to attract the possible reader. This is a weekly magazine published from New Delhi, India.
After going through the first issue, …

Daily Variety is one of the trade papers for the show business industry. It’s published every weekday, except for holidays, so it’s quite expensive. I’ve subscribed to it often over the years, back in the days when my salary was actually decent and the economy wasn’t such …

I have always been leery of products that claim to remove hair in a jiffy. I have used Nair once, and found it to be a very harsh, very smelly product. That was a long time ago. And I know that depilatories have come a …

“Zoning” by an unknown author at Entrepreneur.com is an important piece of information for home based business owners. Not only does it advise a home based business owner where to find information about their city’s zoning ordinance, but what you can do if you business is considered “illegal”.
Since I …

“The More, The Merrier” written by Cynthia Zarin is an article about a woman searching for the meaning of cooking: First through her mother; next her roommate; and finally, during a summer trip to France. A non-cook, who will soon blossom into an exceptional cook for her family and …