Flying Scale Models
April 26, 2009 by Leisure Activities · Leave a Comment
This monthly magazine covers all kinds of scale model aircraft - from state-of-the-art radio control, through control line, to free flight and even indoor. It’s full of information on scale modelling techniques, all in full colour throughout.
Sports Illustrated Kids 6 month
April 24, 2009 by Leisure Activities · Leave a Comment
Sports Illustrated Kids 6 month
Sports Illustrated KIDS magazine covers sports the way kids like it. Interviews with sports heroes. Hilarious comics. Awesome action photos and much, much more. Subscribe today.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great for Kids
I’ve been subscribed to Sports Illustrated for a while now, and although this month’s issue wasn’t really great, almost all of the other ones were great.
What’s in every issue:
Each and every issue comes with a 2-sided mini poster that’s a little bigger than a piece of paper. The first few pages includes some extremely detailed and great sports pictures. (Trust me, you’ll know what I mean if you buy one.) Then, it’s followed by a page on polls conducted by Sports Illustrated in the past month. Then, it’s followed by a page of 9 sports cards, that each include a picture of the player on the front and on the back (usually the front pic is the player in action like after hitting a home run, or making a great catch in football, or taking a shot in basketball, etc, and on the back, the picture is a small portrait of the player), and on the back of the card, it tells you what the player’s accomplishments are, what his/her stats, awards received, height, weight, place of birth, date of birth, position he/she plays, and other miscellaneous stats. There is also a trivial question that’s fun to challenge yourself with.
Followed by that is a Q&A with a star on a sport, and the next page would be new sports gear with interesting sports numbers like birthdays of players. Then, it’s followed by a few hilarious photos with hilarious captions that will make even the most serious adult laugh (seriously, my teacher cracked up when he saw one of them). The next page would be a few tips from a star in the pros like how to steal a base in baseball, how to shoot 3-pointers in basketball, you get the picture… Very interesting to flip through even for an adult.
Even though this review is written by a kid, I feel that even if you are an adult, you should try it too. If you are buying it for a kid, especially for a boy between the ages of 7-14, they’ll love it too. I’ll guarantee that. This magazine is really a 5-star magazine.
5 Stars Great Price!!
Great price and value!! Subscription is great for boys especially who are interested in any sports. Lots of information and great for adults too.
4 Stars Sports Illustrated for Kids - great magazine
I purchased this magazine for my grandson age 8 last year and he liked it so much I am renewing it for him this year. He is a real sports nut and it is easy to read and enjoy.
1 Star magazine
We haven’t received yet. I think 1 month should be a time limit on getting an item like this.
5 Stars Don’t receive 1st issue for a few more weeks
I am assuming that everything will be fine when the magazine starts arriving at my grandson’s house. Several years ago we ordered it for our son and that was successful so now we’re waiting for Shea to receive the magazine as a Christmas present from us (Grandpa and Grandma).
Games
April 23, 2009 by Leisure Activities · Leave a Comment
GAMES is an interactive magazine devoted to entertaining & involving its readers with puzzles and games.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Come on Amazon! Cut us a break!
$30 for a subscription saving 40%? This is such blatant false advertising! Anyone can get a subscription from the publisher direct for $26.95. Easy searching online can get you better than that from wholesale magazine distributors. This is pathetic.
And of course, I agree with everyone else, this is an awesome magazine. I am only criticizing Amazon here.
5 Stars Games rocks!
I used to subscribe many years ago, but stopped because the pencil section was dwindling and that was my favorite part. Now I’m back and glad to see so many pencil puzzles!
5 Stars Me: Let the Games begin! Audience: Oh no! Not that tired old line!
In my elementary school gifted program we read Games. In the walk-in closet with the oil pastels, clay, toothpicks and other supplies were hundreds of back copies that I borrowed on rotation. I still love Games every bit as much today, but I can still smell the old classroom when I read it, so I imagine I’m a bit biased.
What I can tell you is that every issue is strangely timeless. Although there are lots of traditional games involved - crostics and the like, there are so many different kinds of puzzles - trivia and history mixed with deduction, linguistic puzzlers, and, it seems, just an endless variety.
My favorites have always included hidden contests - which I often can’t find - but it’s just amazing that they were there and I missed them. The people who solve them must be MI6 agents!
My absolute favorite are the fake ads. When I was ten I posted the roach hotel ad on my wall - it was a luxury hotel for roaches a la flea circus. I had to ask my mom what a real roach hotel was. One of the greatest things Games provides is this living culture of laughter and fun. When you’re a regular reader you really feel a part of a larger community. I thought it was amazing that people produce this magazine for a living, and assumed that was childish naivete. Meanwhile, the older I get, the more I admire them. After all - I’m an accountant.
5 Stars More than I need!
This magazine has way more puzzles than I can do in a month. I love the cryptic crosswords.
5 Stars Enhance your mental agility, with Games Magazine
I’ve been puzzling with Games since it was first published. Some of the changes have been good, some disappointing (to me, because a favorite may have been deleted), but this magazine has something for every level of puzzler.
Crosswords, Cryptic and Double Crostics are my particular favorites, and then I move on to others. The highest level of difficulty in any type of puzzle will challenge even the most nimble mind.
Other puzzles get my attention as well, and those I choose to skip will likely be tackled by other members of the family.
The easiest levels allow a person to get an easy start, build confidence and then move on up the ladder of challenging mind-benders.
The contests are interesting, but usually quite difficult for average solvers.
Time-consuming is an appropriate adjective for this collection, though the more you solve, the faster you get at finishing. Puzzlers already know that one may drop the current teaser at any moment, and return in five minutes, days or weeks to pick up with nothing lost — and only the enjoyment delayed a bit.
Always a treat, and something for any level of puzzle solver.
Sports Illustrated Kids 2 year
April 21, 2009 by Leisure Activities · Leave a Comment
Sports Illustrated Kids 2 year
Sports Illustrated KIDS magazine covers sports the way kids like it. Interviews with sports heroes. Hilarious comics. Awesome action photos and much, much more. Subscribe today.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great for Kids
I’ve been subscribed to Sports Illustrated for a while now, and although this month’s issue wasn’t really great, almost all of the other ones were great.
What’s in every issue:
Each and every issue comes with a 2-sided mini poster that’s a little bigger than a piece of paper. The first few pages includes some extremely detailed and great sports pictures. (Trust me, you’ll know what I mean if you buy one.) Then, it’s followed by a page on polls conducted by Sports Illustrated in the past month. Then, it’s followed by a page of 9 sports cards, that each include a picture of the player on the front and on the back (usually the front pic is the player in action like after hitting a home run, or making a great catch in football, or taking a shot in basketball, etc, and on the back, the picture is a small portrait of the player), and on the back of the card, it tells you what the player’s accomplishments are, what his/her stats, awards received, height, weight, place of birth, date of birth, position he/she plays, and other miscellaneous stats. There is also a trivial question that’s fun to challenge yourself with.
Followed by that is a Q&A with a star on a sport, and the next page would be new sports gear with interesting sports numbers like birthdays of players. Then, it’s followed by a few hilarious photos with hilarious captions that will make even the most serious adult laugh (seriously, my teacher cracked up when he saw one of them). The next page would be a few tips from a star in the pros like how to steal a base in baseball, how to shoot 3-pointers in basketball, you get the picture… Very interesting to flip through even for an adult.
Even though this review is written by a kid, I feel that even if you are an adult, you should try it too. If you are buying it for a kid, especially for a boy between the ages of 7-14, they’ll love it too. I’ll guarantee that. This magazine is really a 5-star magazine.
5 Stars Great Price!!
Great price and value!! Subscription is great for boys especially who are interested in any sports. Lots of information and great for adults too.
4 Stars Sports Illustrated for Kids - great magazine
I purchased this magazine for my grandson age 8 last year and he liked it so much I am renewing it for him this year. He is a real sports nut and it is easy to read and enjoy.
1 Star magazine
We haven’t received yet. I think 1 month should be a time limit on getting an item like this.
5 Stars Don’t receive 1st issue for a few more weeks
I am assuming that everything will be fine when the magazine starts arriving at my grandson’s house. Several years ago we ordered it for our son and that was successful so now we’re waiting for Shea to receive the magazine as a Christmas present from us (Grandpa and Grandma).
Outside
April 20, 2009 by Leisure Activities · Leave a Comment
Who Reads Outside Magazine?
Outside readers are passionately committed to leading an active lifestyle. Outside not only motivates readers to uncover and define their own personal day-to-day adventures, but also provides them with the tools, products and information to fulfill them.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
- Dispatches: The latest news and events in the world outside
- Media: This month in books, film, TV, and video
- Destinations: The hottest places around the world for active travel
- The Guide: Our exhaustive A-to-Z compendium on a variety of subjects that matter to our readers
- Bodywork: Fitness for the Outside athlete
- The Essentials: The latest gear, equipment, apparel, and electronics
- Exposure: World-class photography from all across the globe
- Feature Articles: Outside’s focus is on the highest-quality journalism on sports, adventure, political and environmental topics, health and fitness, and much more, with a strong dose of consumer service in every issue. Three recent issues contained feature articles on mountaineer and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, an A-to-Z description of an unprecedented El Capitan climb, a report on conservation in Brazil, a tale of murder by pirates off the coast of Mexico, a first-person account of the construction of a dream cabin in Patagonia, a behind-the-scenes look at bike manufacturer Specialized, and packages like the “Outside 100″ year-in-review, a guide to nutrition, and a travel feature on 50 great places for getting lost.
Contributors:
The typical Outside contributor is a world-class journalist who bridges the worlds of high-caliber magazine writing and active participation in the outdoors. Our writers are in tune with great stories from every corner of the world, and they bring vigorous, fluid styles, wit, and unflappable reporting skills. Our regulars include Patrick Symmes, Ian Frazier, Hampton Sides, Wells Tower, Steven Rinella, Kevin Fedarko, and Bucky McMahon.
Magazine Layout:
Outside’s design is the visual synthesis of a three-decade tradition of literary journalism built on robust storytelling and inspiring service journalism. The layout and typography reflect and enhance the verve and excellence of the magazine’s reporting and photography.
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Comparisons to Other Magazines:
For 31 years, Outside has set itself apart through its comprehensive, award-winning coverage of travel, sports, adventure, health and fitness, the environment, and the personalities, style, and culture of the world Outside. None of its competitors offers the scale of coverage that it does, or the same level of quality.
Awards:
Outside has won numerous awards for excellence in journalism, photography and design. Chief among its many accolades, Outside is the only magazine to receive three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Nice pictures
“Outside” is…a horrible magazine. There’s not a nicer way to put it. This is no longer the magazine of Jon Krakauer, it’s something you get a year’s subscription for free by buying at certain retailers. The articles are scarce between endless mentions of expensive gear and tips and tricks that are blindingly obvious. The magazine isn’t even about being outside. For Olympic coverage the magazine did not cover the Jamacian sprinters, implosion of US track and field, or even the effect of Title IX on American amateur sports. No, “Outside” put Michael Phelps on the cover, several months late. Phelps equipment and environment are engineered to 3 decimal places and his sport doesn’t even take place outside. Slight oversight there guys. This magazine is for people that want to look like they might go outside. So if you really want $100 t-shirts or bicycle wheels made of the latest version of Unobtainum to show off you might enjoy “Outside”. Everyone else should just stick with the latest REI catalog.
4 Stars Good outdoor overview
A bit too oriented towards certain viewpoints, but worth a try at the cut rate offered in GoldBox. May not renew unless rate is superb.
1 Star Is this Men’s Journal…
… or any other corporatized magazine. I’ve read Outside for several years now, and it’s become just another glorified catalog to sell stuff with shallow writing: e.g. best Tequilas in Mexico, etc, etc. I used to enjoy this magazine when it contained incisive writing from John Krakauer and others, and it was about the outdoors. Now it’s basically corporate drivel. If I covered the title it could be Men’s Journal or any such mag. I imagine that these editors must go from place to place taking their homogeneity and dull corporate editorial skills with them. This will be the last year that I read it.
5 Stars This magazine has something for everyone in my family
As a family, we swim,surf, and mountain bike. We are interested in health, fitness and technology. This magazine has all of this and more. We just love it!
5 Stars Outside Magazine
This magazine is one of the most selected to be read in my dental office, both by men and women
