www.etelmagazine.com http://www.etelmagazine.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 The State of Science Fiction Magazines http://www.etelmagazine.com/2012/01/26/the-state-of-science-fiction-magazines/ http://www.etelmagazine.com/2012/01/26/the-state-of-science-fiction-magazines/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.etelmagazine.com/?p=11 When science fiction publications hit the market it was very much a niche genre – you either got it or you didn’t. Those of us that did were treated to rich vistas of the human imagination; alien worlds that defied human logic or comprehension. One could argue that it was a product of the times – we didn’t know much about the universe or the neighboring planets so when these fascinating stories first came out as early as the 1920s, we were not only dazzled by what we read but by the possibility that some of it might be true and closer than you think.

Of course, nowadays we know better, don’t we? We know the moon is not, in fact, made of cheese or home to some advanced race of benevolent super beings – it’s a rock. We know that the universe, the one closest to us is somewhat emptier than we would have liked, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming. Now, science fiction has taken on a broader appeal and people with business class internet and smartphones can read their science fiction on the go.

And science fiction, as a genre, has changed too. We are somewhat grounded and while you will still find plenty of imagination in these works, stories are often crafted for broader appeal. Stories about everyday life bookended between elements of some truly fantastical sci-fi. Some writers still continue to break the mold and stretch the boundaries of human imagination – it’s just a shame so few remember what it was like, back in the day.

]]> http://www.etelmagazine.com/2012/01/26/the-state-of-science-fiction-magazines/feed/ 0 The Best Magazine for Women in their 30′s http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/20/the-best-magazine-for-women-in-their-30s/ http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/20/the-best-magazine-for-women-in-their-30s/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.etelmagazine.com/&p=10 My schedule and that of every other thirty-something-year-old woman juggling the demands of family and career leaves little room for leisure activities such as reading but there is one magazine I make time for every month, Better Homes and Gardens (BHG.) BHG provides articles and advice on decorating, cooking, building, crafts and gardening along with family and women-s issues.

I got my first subscription to Better Homes and Gardens more than ten years ago and the magazine-s influence can be found in every room of my home. BHG articles are written by experts but are easy to understand. Step-by-step instructions and pictures are included for each project. BHG focuses on the average family so budget is always a consideration and expenses are clearly listed.

Over the years Better Homes and Gardens has been well worth the cost of the subscription. Some of my family-s favorite recipes have come from BHG and I still frequently make the lemon-crusted chicken featured in a 2001 issue. I-ve used many of the magazine-s decorating tips with great results. From BHG I learned that sometimes just changing the color of one wall or adding a few bright throw pillows can change the entire look of a room.

]]> http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/20/the-best-magazine-for-women-in-their-30s/feed/ 0 The Best Magazines for Coupon Collectors http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/16/the-best-magazines-for-coupon-collectors/ http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/16/the-best-magazines-for-coupon-collectors/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.etelmagazine.com/&p=9 Coupon users look for coupons everywhere, online, in local newpapers as well as in their favorite magazines. Since coupons have gained popularity in recent months magazine publishers want to give customers additional savings in addition to their regular reading material. Coupons ranging from food, health & beauty and cosmetics are included in your favorite magazines and even in their online sites. Subscribers see this as a plus and can shop at their favorite store with savings in hand.
Since there are magazines that have been in publication for many years, they know the value of a dollar and want to pass the savings onto their customers.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. Clip coupons for your favorite brands of shampoo, body wash and makeup. Magazines cover a wide variety of subjects such as sports, cooking and crafting. So by offering coupons printed in the pages of the magazine on many items means saving even more on the brands you frequently buy.
Readers love getting deals and coupons are a great way to save money. By subscribing to one or more of your favorite magazines, you have first hand access to free coupons to save each time you are shopping. Start saving every day with magazine coupons.

]]> http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/16/the-best-magazines-for-coupon-collectors/feed/ 0 The Top 10 Best Fashion Magazines http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/13/the-top-10-best-fashion-magazines/ http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/13/the-top-10-best-fashion-magazines/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.etelmagazine.com/&p=8 There are lots of voices in the world of fashion, but how do you know who to trust? The following is a list of the 10 most trustworthy fashion magazines.

10- Teen Vogue

Fashion is different for women of different ages. Think Vogue but for teenage girls.

9- W

Like a magazine with lots of beautiful pictures? Then W is the magazine for you!

8- Marie Claire

Marie Claire tends to shy away from the advice and gossip and focus more on fashion.

7- InStyle

InStyle presents the unique voice of celebrities and fashion.

6- Glamour

Along with fashion tips, this magazine reports important developments in diets and health.

5- Esquire

Esquire holds the distinction of being the only mens magazine on the list.

4- Vogue

The oldest fashion magazine still being published, Vogue released it’s first issue in 1892.

3- Elle

Elle prides itself on providing current updates in fashion and all the important celebrity news rather than just gossip.

2- Allure

Allure doesn’t just provide fashion tips, they provide tips from leading experts in the field.

1- Cosmopolitan

Famous for it’s positive reporting on social trends, Cosmopolitan is the largest selling magazine for young women in the world.

]]> http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/13/the-top-10-best-fashion-magazines/feed/ 0 The Best Magazines for Teenage Girls http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/10/the-best-magazines-for-teenage-girls/ http://www.etelmagazine.com/2011/09/10/the-best-magazines-for-teenage-girls/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.etelmagazine.com/&p=7 There are many great magazines out there geared towards the teenage girl, yet only a few can truly be considered the best. From Girls’ Life to Seventeen, here’s a look at the best magazines for teenage girls.

1. Girls’ Life Magazine.

If you enjoy fashion and celebrity news, Girls’ Life Magazine is the perfect magazine for you! Girls’ Life is geared towards girls ages 10 and up. This particular magazine focuses on teen fashion, health and fitness, and entertainment news. It even contains quizzes and celebrity interviews. The Girls’ Life Magazine publishes 6 issues per year.The whole story can be found at http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2011/09/taylor-lautner-does-seventeen-magazine/

2. Brio Magazine.

Brio Magazine is a popular Christian magazine. It consists of fashion and beauty tips, culture, and music. If you hold a Christian worldview, Brio Magazine should be right up your alley! Brio Magazine is currently only available on the web.

3. Seventeen.

Seventeen is another one of the best, and not to mention most popular, magazines for teenage girls. It contains articles focusing on fashion, friends, guys, college, relationships and fitness. It also consists of quizzes, popular surveys, and fiction guides. Seventeen is recommended for older teen girls, due to its more mature content. Seventeen currently publishes 12 issues per year.

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