“New and Creative Leniency For Overdue Library Books” written by Susan Saulny and Emma Graves Fitzsimmons is a great article about a few libraries around the country trying to cut regular patrons a break with late fines, as well as help
make a difference in their communities.
The program to allow …

If you love the outdoors and bird watching, you’ll love the Birds and Blooms Magazine. Each issue is loaded with bird pictures. Although many pictures and most of the magazine is written by professionals, a great portion of each edition is made up of reader contributions.
One of my …

About 6 months ago I needed to advertise the sale of a vehicle I wanted to get rid of. I looked up the local newspapers phone number, The Manchester Times, and gave them a call. I was pleased with how I was treated over the phone and I …

I am very fond of magazines. I have a large collection of them, and my mother is always after me to dispose of them. She says I collect trash while I say I keep information. I have magazines on different topics that I am interested in. Travel magazines are …

This is a prime example of companies milking the popularity of Hollywood celebrities. For this ad, John Travolta was chosen. The people behind the ad were probably sitting around the table discussing how to approach the commercial. And they said: “Hmmm what did John Travolta …

The Hindu is a daily newspaper of India, published from Chennai. I am reading this newspaper for the last three years. I don’t like communism and this newspaper seems to support that, in spite of this I am a regular reader of this newspaper because of the fact that …

For me, Philippine Daily Inquirer is one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines. In fact last year, according to the research conducted by Neilsen Media Research, Philippine Daily Inquirer had once again ranked at the very top.
I am buying this …

This magazine is always interesting and encouraging to me. I’ve been reading back issues, and even if I read two a day for weeks, every issue is still informative and fresh and new. I thought I would get tired of them, or they would start repeating information, but that’s …

This model has doe eyes and is resting comfortably on a block of perfume that looks terribly expensive. I think that this is the perfect way to show off a fragrance by Gucci. This brand is one of the top brands in the world. And …

The news and observer is one of the best local papers I have ever seen. Ive lived in a great deal of different places, most of which have had a sub par local newspper. The news and observer does a good job of letting people in the area know …

Once or twice when I am browsing the internet for news stories, I might see a story on Yahoo News that I decide to record. However, I do not use it too much since I think that going to Yahoo News to get the latest news stories comes with …

Magazines are the cheapest way to indulge in my appetite for knowledge. They are up-to-date and very informative. They have to be, the internet is killing the printed word. One of my monthly must-buys is Marie Claire Philippines. Before it was franchised here in the Philippines, I patronized the …

I am buying a weekly magzine called “Magic Pot”, exclusively for Nursery & primary School kids. I am amazed of the yhis book , Because this book has lot of activities for better brain activities, such as Dot joining, Colouring, Moral stories, Epic stoties etc.There are some exercises …

The Rachel Maddow Show is a fast-paced news and politics commentary program hosted by Rhodes Scholar and longtime radio broadcaster Rachel Maddow. Maddow is decidedly left-wing, but the fact that this show is not just a news program and does contain her opinion on the issues is made …

Oprah’s success as a talk-show host gave rise to the birth of O The Oprah Magazine. I love this magazine. It is the printed version of the TV talk show which I find so informative. I like that they keep it real here, discussing about real-life issues and using …

I have always thought that Jamaican radio on Sunday, and especially Sunday evenings could be quite monotonous for a young person, even though after coming to listen to my parents talk about what it used to be like, I realize it is much better now. These days, and even …

I must be a real prude. But I was a little surprised to see an ad for a KY product in a magazine. I have no idea why. Anyway, this particular product convinces women that they can experience “natural” moisture for at least 4 …

I’m not good at gardening by any stretch of the imagination. Perhaps that’s why gardening magazines fascinate me. A lot of times I just look at gardening mags for the pretty pictures and that’s about it. I love gardens, but in general I’m used to designing interiors. Designing for …

I am a voracious reader and I read just about anything I can get my hands on. My favorite reading material is magazines because the articles are short and informative, and the glossies nice to look at. I am always open to reading new magazines. I have my staple …

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 …

I will admit that I never heard of US Weekly until I won an annual subscription to the magazine when I entered a contest. As someone who indulges in everything fashion and sometimes a little celebrity gossip, I was pleased when I started reading the magazine to see how …

Taste of Home Magazine is one of my favorite publications, period. It provides clear, concise directions for recipes while utilizing easy to find ingredients. I highly recommend it.
I have been a Taste of Home subscriber for a number of years and am thrilled to receive each …

A few months ago, I got an offer from Time Magazine I couldn’t refuse; a year’s subscription for $15. I can see now why it was so cheap.
In the past, I could get Time Magazine and read it front to back; being entertained by everything in it. Now, I …

The big news around the United States on August 27, 2009, was the breaking news story of the return of Jaycee Lee Dugard. In 1991, at the age of 11, Jaycee was kidnapped from her home by a couple. On the 26th, Jaycee was found, alive, at …

I just watched this commercial on Resolve Carpet Stain Remover. The guy doing the demonstration pours read wine, gravy, and some kind of oil onto a white, plush carpet. Then he sprays Resolve Carpet Stain Remover on it, and removes the stain.
I have just a couple of …

The apple is one of the most luscious, most fragrant fruits of all time. Yet it is very rarely used in perfume imagery or in fragrance. I like that fact that DKNY has chosen this particular fruit to market their perfume named Delicious. Named after …

I love watching the USA Network and it’s certainly one of my most favorite cable TV channels. The USA Network is available with most basic cable and satellite packages which means that it usually doesn’t require an additional fee. The reason that I love watching the USA …

My collection of photos is a bit large because I am such a doting aunt to my six (6) nephews and nieces. Every time I get a free time (which is not often), I schedule a clean-up of the digital pictures in my laptop. I always dream of making …

“How to Create a Marketing Plan” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com is an article about the importance of a marketing plan and how to create one.
I’ve read an abundant amount of business books and when it came to the marketing section; it mainly talked about creating a …

There is no better spokeswoman than Queen Latifah—to market the Queen Collection lipsticks. I imagine that this line of cosmetics was renamed specifically with this woman in mind. She is a great spokesmodel because she doesn’t exactly fit the traditional mold of someone who models for …

India Today is a weekly newsmagazine published weekly from New Delhi, India. I am a reading this magazine for the last three years.
India Today is one of the most widely read newsmagazine of the world. It is known for its harsh but interesting critic on the contemporary politics and …

You know what? I have never in my life had caviar. And I know that caviar (fish eggs) are quite the expensive delicacy. But I can’t imagine how they will ever be so luxurious to me that I invite myself to taste them. In …

“Bangkok Post” is one of the most read English newspaper published in Bangkok, Thailand. Another one which is also quite popular is “The Nation”. When I am in Bangkok, those are the two newspapers I never miss to read every day to keep myself informed and updated of …

The downtown in Raleigh, NC where I live has started to quickly become a happening place to be. Along with the extensive growth to the downtown area there has also been a paper to spring up in the downtown area. The Raleigh downtowner covers events going on in …

I think Zip 103 FM is a radio station that many young people in Jamaica listen to. I would have included myself in that statement also, but I can’t because I stopped listening to it about two or three years ago. Nevertheless, I would still recommend it to many …

I would really love to believe that Clinique makes a product that can correct a skin tone. This ad tells the reader to imagine that damage could be erased to create an even skin tone. The words seem lovely, jumping off the page like a giant …

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 …

I was sipping a cup of coffee this morning and flipping through the latest episode of Family Fun. And I thought to myself, ‘Family Fun Magazine is truly a great family magazine.’
Now, before you roll your eyes or think I work for the company or some subsidiary, let me …

On February 18, 2010, CRNTalk with Robert Conrad did an interview with Stanley Livingston, who is best known as playing Chip Douglas on the 1960’s TV series, My Three Sons. While the interview covered only about a third of the half hour radio show, it was an informative …

I have been reading Marie Claire Magazine since its debut issue. I was in the 10th grade, that makes the timeframe around 1995 when I was 16 years old. Even as a young girl I could recognize a great magazine. I have been reading it through …

Francis Lam is a regular contributor and prolific food writer for Gourmet magazine. In his current article for Gourmet, he is following Chef Susan Feniger and Chef Kajsa Alger as they’re in the final stretch of opening their new restaurant in Los Angeles called Street.
The introductory paragraph to …

If you have not yet seen this outrageous cartoon drawing of Democrat Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, then you have been under a rock for the last few days. This is the current cover of the New Yorker magazine this month which was drawn by an artist as …

I really like the ads where celebrities are shown playing hand-held video games against their friends. In this commercial, America Ferrera is shown having a good old time supposedly by herself, in a nondescript location. Her device has her name emblazoned on the front of the Nintendo …

This is a TV show that’s show on CNN at 8 pm ET. Kathleen Parker and Elliott Spitzer are the current hosts. I have only watched it a few times but I have not been very impressed with it. Parker Spitzer covers mostly political stories but …

I was scanning for women’s magazines when I found this Total Girl Magazine. It was a popular teen star that’s on the cover. So I purchased it. When I got home, I was so surprised because I thought this magazine is for older girls, but it’s for tweens! I …

Last night I purchased an Allure magazine from a local book store. I paid about $2.99 for it. On the cover of this month’s mag is a picture of Mariah Carey. Some of the headlines on the cover include, “Easy Sexy Hair”, “The Best Fall Makeup”, and “10 Hidden …

With the rain pouring outside and two kids inside complaining about being bored and having nothing to do, I scooped up my car keys and said “Lets go”. I had no clue where I was going to go, but I knew I wanted out of the house and the …

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 …