Saturday, December 26, 2009

The Yiddish Policeme's Union by Michael Chabon

I've read Michael Chabon's latest nobel which is convoluted as they come It is a genre-bending alternate-history detective tale, The Yiddish Policemen's Union which operates under the fictional Jewish that the Askan own of Sitka became a temporary Yiddish-speaking safe haven for European Jewish refugees following World War II and the collapse of Israel in 1948. Now , 60 years later, the town's "temporary" status has expired and Sitka is in danger or reverting to American control and once again displacing thousands of Jewish emigres from what has certainly become their home. Within all this context, the stranged so of Sitka's most notorious mob boss has turned up dead, and homicide detective Meyer Landsman must close the case before the reversion. The story may sound overstuffed, but it is handled with deftness and focus, and though perhaps it' not Chabon's best work to date, the pure imagination fueling this book makes it well worth the read .

Friday, December 25, 2009

Women's Gear Guide Magazine

If you are looking for a REAL sport ad for women, then Women's Gear Guide Magazine is what you need.

Dawna Stone ( Founder) and Kristin Harrison (Editor in Chief) work hand in hand to finally started to notice active women's needs (gear) especially in sports. Their diverse staff consists of runners, triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, yogis and more swap tips on everything especially about the right women's sport gear.

They hired some of the best writers in the industry whom they hit the trail, road, pool, gym and yoga studio to test hundreds of women-specific products, from cycling shorts and sunscreen to backpacks and jogging strollers.

In Women's Gear Guide Magazine, you'll find more than 250 high-performing standouts that can help you PR in a triathlon, protect your skin when you're surfing or simply give you a boost of "I know I look good" confidence at the gym.

Moreover, they sort the good from the ugly, uncomfortable or painful women's sport gear.

Actually, Women's Gear Guide Magazine is my sure guide to my sexy, beautiful, and fit sport outfit.

I love them for informing me!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Appropriate book for you kid this Christmas.

'Tis the season of stress - everyone's busy, and cranky too, so now's a great time to remind kids about the importance of being nice, thankful, generous and polite.

I start my kid, Danica by reading Emily's Christmas Gifts, by etiquette honchos Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., and Peggy Post.

I know fully that after reading the book, mu child will see that the best presents are gifts of kindness and consideration. Parts of this book further teaches Danica to always say "please" and "thank you", greet visitors by looking up at the face and saying "Hello" at the table, speak with an "inside" voice, use a napkin and utensils, and stay seated until excused, help clean up after a get-together - toss wrapping paper, put toys away, carry unbreakables to the kitchen, pick out presents to give to family and friends, when you're shopping, smile at a busy salesperson, when you get a gift, write a thank-you note.

This book teaches her to practice these rules not just in Christmas but all year long.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Learning to cook? Food and Wine Magazine helps!

I admit that I lack expertise in cooking. In fact, I love visiting to my friend's home to ask tips how to cook well on certain food. As a matter of fact, I have numerous book compilations and magazines about food.

Yesterday, I bought a new magazine which is of December issue of Food and Wine. Excitedly, I quickly browsed through and read some parts of the pages. Most of the ad display food recipes and ingredients from various food types - desserts, viands, heavy and light meals, drinks, etc. which were served by the creative chefs all around the world.

As a result, I try cooking Citrus-Marinated Turkey, Ensalada Verde with Idiazabal Cheese, Sweet Potato Gratin with Chile-spiced Pecans, Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing with Herbs, Sweet-and-Sour Catalan Spinach, Herbed Potato Gratin with Manchego, etc.

All these and more, I learn and love to cook as Food and Wine Magazine makes me an expert chef someday.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Reading American Baby Magazine

Being a mother at an early age of 23 to my first-born child Danica is what I find I'm amateur at. I don't know technically know how to take care of my little princess. I'm clueless about ways of giving her a baby bath, changing her clothes, changing the diaper, bottle feed her, choosing the appropriate food, what's the dos and don'ts, etc. I find it really hard to adjust to a life like this from a naughty gal to a serious, mature one because all I really want is to have fun. Until this scenario occurs me to face my big responsibility especially now that I'm a mother, not anymore a night-life partier.

As a result, I read the American Baby's Magazine to equip myself with the responsibilities of motherhood as it positively imply a huge role especially to my child. All I really want is the best for her. No matter how ruthless I am before after not being able to care much about my sisters because I am always with hang-outs with friends, this situation of having me an instant mom alarms me with wide-open, instant attack that calls for perfection.

Becoming a mom accurately articulates the feeling that I have to do it all perfectly. This magazine puts my struggles into perspective.

Now I am more confident that I am on my way to get there! Y8X52G6YKATW

Monday, December 7, 2009

Natural Health Magazine

Learning to lose weight needs not only relying my trust in taking my best-chosen weight lose medicine but I prefer to read Natural Health Magazine as well.

Part of their column which I love to read is actually all of it because every information I got shares more on ways to attain a healthy lifestyle which I atone to.

This magazine is not just more on words but it is preferably about sustaining, educating and helping me to achieve a healthy life not just for my own benefit but for every individual who believe in the practice of a healthy living.

I have been in a battle of losing weight. Before, I weight 160 pounds. After thorough research in reading this magazine, I discovered losing weight in a natural way. I've learned to consider exercising, eating healthy food especially fruits and vegetables, drinking healthy juices and abstaining from eating much.

Indeed, it is a good feeling to lose weight naturally!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Reading the Budget Travel Magazine

Eventhough I'm not in the exact place, Budget Travel leads me the way.

Reading Budget Travel Magazine informs me much from what I really love - travelling. Most of the content of their magazine speaks about Travel Tips, Trip Coach, Where Next, How to Travel Now, Roadtrip, Real Deals, True Stories, Budget Travel Up Grade and many more. In fact, I have learn much from their views and content especially with their corner "Real Deals" which I discovered where beautiful and nice places to visit but can enjoy affordable hotel, food, accommodations, etc. that will not compromise my trip.

It perfectly come with the right choice form as I plan to have trip from places to countries worldwide.