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Decent all purpose magazine for the business minded
Digesting a Business Week every seven days is a good way to stay on top of what's going on in the business world, and in the nation at large. My one gripe is that the writing style can get a bit monotonous - nearly every article seems to end with a sort of "only time will tell" wrap-up. Overall, Business Week is a good option if you're looking to read one business/current events magazine per week and don't have the patience for the Economist.

Label of Lefty Agenda Is Laughable!
Updated: It's been over a year since I subscribed to BusinessWeek. Delivery is always on time, as I receive the newest issue before it arrives on the shelves of my local bookstores.

The service is also great. I opted-out of their advertising and third-party mailings with ease. In addition, they hardly ever bother you about anything else (i.e. renewal).

As for the content itself, BusinessWeek is awesome. I always supplement their information with my own research off the internet and with other magazines. However, their latest issues always packs a hefty punch, delivering the most timely news on the economy, job market, currency, etc.

The features are also very important, coming at exactly the most opportune time. When there were calls from Intel chairman, Andrew Grove and IBM Chief Executive, Samuel Palmisano for more innovation in America, BusinessWeek did a whole cover story on the flight of US jobs to India. Their editorial argued that the US needed to invest more in research and education.

The label of "liberal" or "leftist" publication is so laughable. Anyone who reads this magazine knows that the agenda is all about business: any politics in the magazine has to do with its implications on the national and world economy.

To prove there is no lefty agenda, take a look at the recent issues. The BusinessWeek editorial staff is pro-NAFTA, arguing that Mexico bungled its opportunities at creating a more egalitarian society considering its trade success with the US. Also, practically all coverage on globalization offers tidbits of its negative aspects, but always favors expansion and free markets over protectionist measures.

If there's a more appropriate label for BusinessWeek, it would be the "better-balanced, conservative publication." For instance, the market editorial has continually hailed Bush's tax cuts as a reason why markets have been up recently. However, the magazine isn't scared to criticize the President or take comments from those who disagree with him -- i.e. Joseph Stiglitz or Paul Krugman.

If you're looking for a business magazine that is informative yet fun to read (not like Harvard Business Review), than BusinessWeek is simply "The Economist" of US business magazines. Be wary of reading other magazines that love to gloss over CEOs without detailing their flaws --- not what a recent BusinessWeek issue did with Boeing's now ex-CEO, Phil Condit.

Agenda Driven, Content Light.
Businessweek is junk-news. The shrillness of this publication's headlines are so politically driven (liberal) that it has turned me off to this publication as a serious source of business news. Should be renamed Socialist Week.

Information is generally after the fact, and what information they do have is too lacking in substance to be useful.

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My new favorite fashion magazine.
I'm not really the kind of person who gets into the whole fashion/beauty faze, but "InStyle" is definitely one heck of a fashion magazine! It combines celebrity lifestyles with the latest fashion and beauty trends. There are great articles and interviews with your favorite celebrities; the clothes are (for the most part) gorgeous. With "InStyle" magazine, you can take a look into the home of Britney Spears, find out what the perfect clothes are for the right vacation, and get the latest tips on beauty. This is not some teenybopper magazine, either. It's a fashion magazine for adults. The pages are slick with glossy photos. There are plenty of ads, but "InStyle" is well-worth it. For all fans of fashion, beauty, and celebrities, "InStyle" is the must have magazine.

I highly recommend "InStyle" magazine.

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the best fashion/beauty/etc. magazine out there
I adore this magazine. And, let me tell you, I am far from its average adoring fan. I'm 15, you see. Why, you, would a 15-year-old girl adore a magazine aimed at the (approximately) 20-50 age range? Well, it's missing all those annoying little traits that are so common to teen magazines, such as: 1) quizzes to determine if your crush is really "the one!" 2) sappy poetry 3) overmuch focus on pop stars (I'm sure we all know who I'm talking about there). So, if you just happen to be a teenage girl considering this magazine, I would highly recommend it... But most of you reading this are probably not teenage girls.

But anywho, here are some of the reasons why I love this magazine so much: It gives great advice. My favorite section is called "fashion 101." It picks a particular article of clothing (bathing suits, shorts, etc.) and says which styles are good for people with certain figure flaws (and gives photo examples). It also gives good advice on such useful things as packing for trips of different lengths, protecting your hair and skin from the sun, and more things of that nature.

I don't usually care that much about what's going on with famous people, in music, movies, or anything, but this magazine makes them darned interesting. It never focuses overmuch on one person, either. In "The Look," the pages are themed to different types of styles (bohemian, frilly, trench coats, whatever) being worn by stars. They also have interviews, tours of famous peoples' homes (be they treehouses or mansions), and more that I'm probably forgetting.

Have I mentioned the length? This is a pretty hefty magazine. Granted, there are a lot of ads, but they aren't terribly obnoxious. But back to the rest of the contents: there's a fair amount (not too much, not too little) of hair and makeup advice, which I don't use quite so much, but could come in handy should I ever decide to change how I do things.

I realize this review may have been a bit disjointed, but I'll try to bring it all together now. In essence (did I mention the fun perfume samples?) this magazine is very balanced for what it is (as the cover says, a celebrity, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion magazine). Maybe it is a bit shallow at times, but I think most people (including myself) do not go to such a magazine for profound content. It's really great fun. I am seriously considering making a scrapbook (of sorts) for all the fashion/beauty tips that apply to me... =) Happy reading!

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If you like Allure, get Lucky!
I originally subscribed to Lucky (at a very low rate) because I knew it was by the same publishers as Allure and I got impatient waiting for my Allure once a month. Now it has a very valued place in my magazine collection. Not only is the layout very visually pleasing and fun to read, but the samples, coupons, contests and discounts will be worth more than the subscription cost. I would say there's an average of $5 in coupons from brands like Maybelline, Revlon and Almay each month. It really has something for everyone. It has fashion, beauty, spas and home decor. I myself love the skin and hair care & makeup trends. And the products featured are in a large price range from cheap to expensive. I found a great detangling conditioner from Origins in the pages, and in a large size it costs the same as drugstore brands--What a find!--and it really works. There are also advice columns so you can write in for your own beauty advice if you want. If you have ever wondered why your face creams cure wrinkles (or don't), then this magazine is for you. If you read a magazine to have fun and escape, Lucky is also for you--no articles about boyfriends, work (except what to wear), politics or social issues (unless they're trends)!

Lucky is about what girls love best: SHOPPING!
I was so happy when my boyfriend surprised me with a subscription to Lucky!! This is a great magazine for women aged 20-35 and is about the thing we love best: SHOPPING!

Lucky is a great resource for extending your wardrobe in a smart, fashionable way that won't break the bank! If you're looking for real tips on wearable clothes and makeup and are tired of reading articles like "How to Please Your Man" (Cosmo) and "Here's What the New York Socalites Are Wearing" (Vogue), then Lucky is the magazine for you! Here are some of its monthly features:

- A page with "Yes" and "Maybe" sticky tabs for marking things you'd like to buy. No more messy dog-ears!
- Lucky Breaks: The back of the magazine has listings of clothes, accessories and makeup from hot stores that you get discounts on! (Many are online too, for easy at home shopping!)
- Four Girls, One...: This section shows one article of clothing worn by 4 different women in 4 differnt ways (ie. tough, sexy, work, weekend)
- The Lucky Guide: Showcases pages of a particular item of clothing including price and where to buy them. (January's issue featured lingerie)
- A Week's Worth of Style: Shows a modern woman and how she turns a few articles of clothing and accessories into a weeks worth of great looks. (January showcased Carolina Herrera Jr)
- Lucky Life: Great ideas for decorating your home in a fresh, funky style.
- City Spotlight: Showcases the great stores in one city per month, including such places as London and Vancouver, not just the US! (Includes phone numbers and/or websites so you can actually buy the clothes!)

People may complain that there are a lot of ads in Lucky, but have they not noticed them in other magazines? Lucky is dedicated to shopping, so ads make sense, and they're not any more prevelant than any other magazine.

This magazine gives fashion and beauty advice that you can use, and clothing you can actually afford to wear! As a 22 year old, I know that's what I'M looking for in a fashion magazine!

The "It" magazine for those who love to shop.
I look forward to getting this delivered to me every month. If you are into clothes, handbags, accessories, shoes, fragrances, or beauty products then you will love Lucky. Right down to the little stickers that are available for you to place on your "YES/Maybe" items.

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I don't wannna
like this magazine, I really don't. I know it's sexist, and preying upon all the dumb guy stereotypes that us sensitive guys deny but can't shake. And yes, I know it's really soft porn disguised as, well, ...maybe it doesn't disguise itself after all. Anyway, sign me up mom, I want my Maxim.

From a woman's point of view...
As a female reader, I've always thoroughly enjoyed Maxim. Sure I have to get past the loads of pictures of half-nude women (although I must admit they're hard to ignore), but there's lots of funny, interesting, if not always useful and profound, content. As a guy's girl, I always get alot of laughs out of Maxim, it's sense of humor is right up my alley, and the type of humor I'll never see in a women's magazine! Not only that, knowing men like I do, it's funny to read these articles that are geared toward you guys. Take heart, losers everywhere, there's hope; there's Maxim.

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better than time and newsweek
switched from newsweek to this (never liked time). very satisfied.

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Best magazine for entertainment buffs.
If you are an entertainment buff, like myself, then you will really enjoy the ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY magazine. EW always has the latest information about music, movies, TV shows, and celebrities. It gives you tons of great, glossy photos. This magazine does not have too much gossip--they have some, but most of the information that they give is true. I also love going to their website--the website is very cool and informative, too.

I especially love EW's special issues, like when they do Oscar coverage or a complete issue on a certain highly anticipated movie. They've also got reviews from the latest CDs, movies, TV shows, and books. And this is a weekly magazine, so you get a new issue every week--not just every month. EW Magazine is a good size as well...it is not too thick and not too skinny. The magazine is made from top-qaulity paper, and just a plain great entertainment magazine. Whenever I'm looking for the latest Hollywood/music industry news and gossip--I always turn to the ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Magazine, because I know I can trust it!

So for all you entertainment buffs, I highly recommend this magazine. To me, it is well-worth the subscription price!

Entertainment Weakly
If you need to be told what to think by glib, middlebrow writers, then EW is for you. It's an indispensible magazine for those who panic at the thought of not being squarely at the center of conventional wisdom, and who prefer to regurgitate review blurbs rather than say what they themselves think. It's basically a clearinghouse for studio and network press releases, with reviewers who make painfully obvious attempts to second guess public mood so they can calibrate their opinions accordingly.