Green Left Weekly

"Green Left Weekly", published by the Democratic Socialist Party, bills itself as "Australia's radical newspaper" and an alternative to the corporate-controlled media.

I have read "Green Left Weekly" both in print and online for over a decade now, though my relatives always try to dissuade me because they feel it angers me. The newspaper is indeed extremely preachy and uncompromising, never allowing the rulers they despise any compromise. The language is often terribly ranty and exaggerated, focusing consistently on the profit system that the paper believes responsible for social and ecological problems. It is also very repetitive because the focus and topics covered are so similar in every issue. It would really be a lot better if the radical left learnt that low-frequency periodicals are the best medium for carrying their messages, because they become less repetitive and preachy without losing the radically uncompromising nature of their message.

Whilst this perspective makes "Green Left Weekly" difficult as regular reading, the paper nonetheless possesses a good deal of useful information, especially about Australia's appalling environmental record, which it has (rightly) attacked ever since being first published. These messages do not fit in with the popular perspective in an extremely socially conservative country especially of its working classes whom "Green Left Weekly" claim to represent but scientifically there is no doubt of their truth.

"Green Left Weekly" also has political problems. Whilst its claims about Cuba's excellent environmental record may be true, claims that Cuba is a democracy are very dubious and are most likely related to the newspaper's tendency to blame the US and its rulers for almost every problem. The paper does not explain why many refugees leave Cuba, nor that Cuba has a powerful secret police (the G2) whose archives have never been touched by outsiders.

Nonetheless, "Green Left Weekly" is worth a read for the information it provides that no-one in Australia or abroad tends to hear. Would undoubtedly be better as a monthly or quarterly periodical that was less repetitive, though not to mention its readers' inability to achieve desperately-needed communication with the mass of Australians.

This one newspaper is a light in Australian news, one of the most restricted and corporate owned in the world. It helps keep alive the independent media. There are some negatives though. It can become become repetitive and uses ranting language occasionally eg. "Reactionary" "Labour Bondage" but overall it takes another perspective and global events that altough important are overlooked by the mainstream media.

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Prehistoric Times

I was introduced to this by seeing at Wegman's a few short years ago and as an armchair paleontologist fell in love with Prehistoric Times. And when Wegman's no longer carried it I was disappointed. But then on a whim I typed in the magazine's name here at Amazon I found the subscription rates were cheaper than through the magazine itself. I can't wait until it comes!!! And for any newcomers to this magazines you will fall in love with the articles and several other tidbits in there. And if you're old enough to remember the huge dinosaur replicas put out by Sinclair you might find out where they are these days!!!

This was a gift order and he loves it. This is the 2nd year I ordered it for him (he is 23 years old not a child).

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I have been purchasing this off the magazine rack for years. Finally got the subscription thru Amazon.

I guess I have never out grown my love of dinos from my grade school years, and thats more than 50 years ago. Excellent magazine.

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No matter what age you are if your into dinosaurs this magazine is filled with new products-articles--and fantastic art work

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For the layman that is a lover all things dinosaur, "Prehistoric Times", is "The Best"!!!

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The New Republic (1-year auto-renewal)

A must for a political junkie. I need a balanced opinion from each side of the argument. I also subscibe to the National Review.

The New Republic is a weekly magazine that has well-written, well-researched articles.

And the "regulars" are looked forward every week.

Stanley Kauffmann is still reviewing films as he has for more than 50 years. His insights

and perspective are always most interesting.

Leon Wieseltier's "Washington Diartist" is a gem...every time. His one-page articles

provoke thought and discussion, partly because he is such a wonderful writer.

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Jacksonville

I found Jacksonville Magazine to be an enjoyable magazine to read. There are articles about local events, people and places that I have not seen anywhere else in the years I have lived in Jacksonville. I will renew my subscription when the time comes.

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Bowling This Month

My instructor recommended this magazine and I am so glad I followed his suggestion. What a wealth of techniques and info that I have yet to see any where else. Every bowler should subscribe. It will take them to a whole new level!!

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Elle Decoration - British Edition

Elle Decor (USA) doesn't appeal to me since I started reading the British version, Elle Decoration (UK). Elle Decor (USA) reads like a showroom catalog filled with spaces that the average American will never live in, nor could one ever reproduce on even a small scale in their own homes since most of the magazine is 50% design and 50% architecture to me meaning that often the design of the room would look silly and like complete rubbish, but it's the bones of the room the soaring ceilings, the towering columns, the sweeping staircase, that make the rooms appealing. Unfortunately, very few of us own homes like that, so when we try to apply the same 'look' to our own spaces, we fall flat.

Elle Decoration (UK), on the other hand, takes a much more creative approach to design, and although shot in beautiful rooms, they often do not feature all the architectural details and massive spaces that Elle Decor (USA) features, so you can apply the designs in your tiny NYC apartment and come up with a look that works for your space. Their designs are not so stiff and formal, they do not take design, nor themselves, too seriously.

Elle Decor (USA) seems to flaunt overindulgence and over-the-top, where everything must follow specific guidelines and there's no room to jump outside of the lines every now and then.

Elle Decoration (UK) jumps out of the lines constantly, showing us that good design isn't about taking things so seriously that the home lacks warmth and personalization.

It may seem as though I'm bashing Elle Decor (USA), I'm not, I read it as well. It offers informative articles and beautiful homes, the eye candy that we all dream about. But Elle Decoration (UK) blows the idea of perfect living in a dream home out of the water with approachable design that one could duplicate in their own home whether it's an urban apartment in the heart of Queens, or an a architectural masterpiece in the midwest.

This magazine appeals to all, making it one of my top 5 magazines out there.

Reading this magazine is like opening a fascinating jewel box. Full of incredible layouts of unique homes, accompanied by inspiring DIY pages. Much more unique and witty than the other decor mags out there. One could pore over the photos for hours, marveling at the tiny "why didn't I think of that?" details.

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less traditional, more imaginative. worth the extra $$$!

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I absolutely adore Elle Decoration as several other reviewers have noted, unfortunately, the American version can't compare. The spaces are gorgeous, and infinitely more imaginative and vivacious. All of my American magazines (with the exception of Interior Design) get ripped apart, with a few pages pulled out and the rest tossed Elle Decoration always gets saved in its entirety. I highly recommend these magazines are eye candy, and they are truly worth the extra cost of an import.

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Yes, I agree. My heartbeat accelerates when I get the new issue awaiting the creative fine details inside. It is the best decoration magazine of all. The Elle Decor published in the USA is too traditional and serious, unwilling to take risks and directed at the pretentious "McMansion" decoration mindset of the uncreative and uninformed average American citizen interested at showing off their money and football/golf mentality.

Spider

Spider Magazine is a dream come true for the young gifted reader. The magazine is pitched for children ages six to nine. Strong independent readers may be ready for it earlier. Sample issues run to 33 pages, plus each has an additional pullout paper craft. There is a lot of writing packed into this little mag and the very youngest subscribers might prefer to have Mom, Dad, or big sister share the joy.

Issues of Spider have a fairly predictable pattern. This is a positive for most of the target audience, who are young enough to find comfort in predictability. The publishing information is tucked into a tiny box on the inside front cover. A lovely drawing of Spider's Mailbox takes up the rest of the page, as well as all of the first page. This is the backdrop against which Spider and her little buggy friends cavort in unique poses each month. My daughter could tell you exactly who the bugs are and all about their personalities, but I'm not quite as Spider savy as she. Suffice it to say that she follows the antics of these little characters with glee, as they appear on page bottoms throughout each issue. The bugs are well loved by readers and they all receive fanmail.

The Danderfield Twins is a recurring feature and the first story in each Spider magazine. The twins and their friends are a lively and intelligent bunch, who often must work together to solve a problem. These stories are short and sweet, running about six pages long with large type and plenty of illustrations. Other stories, puzzles, and poems may follow a particular theme. One issue appeared to have two themes, both trains and dogs. A recipe for peanutbutter dog biscuits was a pleasant surprise here.

Illustrations in the magazine are bright and appealing. I heartily appreciate the fact that there is no advertising whatsoever included in Spider. This is very refreshing and a significant demonstration of Carus Publishing's commitment to fair marketing.

Near the back of each issue is a department known as Spider's Corner. Reader artwork and poetry is shared here, with an invitation to submit a drawing or poem on a given idea. One request is for farm animal pictures, another for poems about pets.

Posted for Maddie (age 9)

My favorite part is Spider's Mailbox and the comic strips. I read every issue four times each! There are buggies that make comments and have their own stories on the bottoms of the pages. All the buggies are funny.

If you are thinking about buying this magazine for a child you know, you should know it's mostly reading, stories, and one pull out game page in each issue. I'm sure kids everywhere will love Spider Magazine as much as I do!

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My children (7,5,2) and I always get terrific belly laughs when we read the spider cartoons aloud that appear throughout the magazine in each issue. The stories, illustrations and poetry are excellent food for young (and older)minds. But our favorite feature is the cartoons!

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My daughter started with the LadyBug series and is now into the Spider and loves the projects, stories and recipies. If her magazine isn't here on time every month the postman gets the glare when he comes *laugh*

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What a DISAPPOINTMENT. I previously ordered "Ask" from the same company and am very pleased and have renewed that subscription. I wanted something else for another child. "Spider" looked like a good choice WRONG. The first issue recently arrived. The first story had characters calling things stupid and dumb. The child I ordered it for asked if those weren't bad words. I tried to make light of it saying that it was calling things not people those words, and hoped that things improved. In the second story one charater completely controls another, having him do mean and dangerous things. At one point character one tells character two to go up to a man walking down the street and tell him "he's ugly as anything and his girlfriend looks like a flea". Character two does as told. We read no further and I cancelled the subscription. When telling the magazine that I was cancelling because it was inappropriate and a disappointment, I was never asked why. That led me to believe that they don't care and that there is no chance of improvement so I am writing here in hopes of helping someone else avoid my experience.

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Women's Health (1-year auto-renewal)

I've been a reader of Women's Health (1-year) off and on for many years and have given some thought as to the best way to characterize the magazine for potential buyers. Here's essentially what you get in every issue of the mag:

-updated and interesting FITNESS information

-WEIGHT LOSS information/tips

-HEALTH information pertaining to women

-NUTRITION information for better health

-information on having a better SEX life

Note that some of the words are captialized. Well, they represent the main topics that you'll be reading about in this magazine. So, if you're looking for the latest info on any of these kinds of topics, it's worth your time to check it out. Also recommend The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for women suffering from plantar fasciitis.

My boyfriend ordered subscriptions to Men's and Women's health (for himself and for me, respectively) about six months ago. It didn't take me too long to figure out that women's health could be more aptly titled "men's health lite" i.e., a similar magazine with significant alterations (read: reductions) in reading level, scientific basis, and practicality.

The editors of these magazines seem to think that men seek scientifically-sound, medically proven facts for nutrition and exercise physiology, while women are looking for cheesy motivation and advice about lipstick colors.

If you want fluff, you might as well save the money and buy one of the less expensive women's 'health' mags (Self, Fitness, etc.); if you want more substantial content, try Men's Health. (Which niche Women's Health fulfills, then, seems unclear.)

save your money!

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Unlike many female oriented magazines this one has some fine advice on health, fitness & exercise. You won't find destructive over the top dieting tips that could make you very ill & it is not overloaded with ads like "Oxygen, Shape, & Self." For those of us who want overall fitness, cross training, interesting recipes, & new outdoor activities to try this magazine is the best one out there. Even for all of us middle aged gals trying to get back some of our youthful health & appearance. Also, if you are into weight training, I would try a muscle magazine for that. WH is not that big on that subject. The main negative is some of the departments keep changing their formats & some articles can be as little as one paragraph. But, on the whole it still is better than its competitors.

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I only recently picked up on this magazine and so I feel behind the times. What is possibly ironic is that for the last couple of years I would pick up the occasional copy of Men's Health because I felt that I was finally getting up to date articles on FDA approved diets, foods, vitamins and other health related OTC drugs, as well as updated fitness routines. Thankfully the same information can be found and how it relates to a woman's system here.

I've also read the one and two star reviews of the magazine and the reviews that condemn this magazine and touted 'Shape' instead left me scratching my head. I had a subscription for several years to 'Shape' in college and ultimately turned my back on it as I found it to be superficial featuring a famous thin model/celebrity who was never particularly known for their athletic ability as the big selling point. It also bothered me that every other ad was for a magic diet pill/supplement that was eventually done away with after an expose on some news program listing a litany of problems.

A health magazine should be about health: getting it and keeping it and warn the public against a quick fix. I also like to see exercise and fitness emphasized more heavily than fashion. Which is exactly what I got here. Ultimately I want to be healthy and feel good for a long, long time. I also want to keep up to date on current methods for maintaining this goal. I really believe I get current and effective information and advice here. Other women's health/fitness magazines felt to me more like they were compeating with Cosmo and Glamour type magazines.

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If you're looking at ordering this magazine because you've been reading your boyfriend's Men's Health, really enjoyed the work-out and health tips, and you said to yourself "Huh they make a version for women, I should order it." DON'T! Reading Women's Health is like reading Cosmo, filled with celebrities, causal language and make-up tips (not to mention advice for men probably gleaned from Men's Health so that you can surprise your boyfriend?). Don't waste your time on this vapid stuff.

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