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Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Magazines In the movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", Dr. Frank N. Furter introduces Brad and Janet to Rocky, a well-developed muscle man that Dr. Furter has created for his own evil pleasure. "Brad and Janet," he asks, "what do you think of him?" Janet looks at Rocky and then at her boyfriend Brad. "Well," she replies, "I don't like a man with too many muscles." But, as we learn later, she really does. What's more, whenever Janet has a chance, she looks at the online editions of her favorite bodybuilding magazines: Hardgainer, Ironman, Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness: Hers, and Muscle Media. Web:
Business and Finance Magazines Calvin Coolidge said, "The business of America is business." I say, "The business of America is everybody's business." The Net is standing ready, 24 hours a day, to help you mind your own as well as everyone else's business. One good way to keep up with how the world of money is shaking out is to read financial magazines online. Try these: Advertising Age, Business Week, Forbes, Fortune and Money. Web:
Cars, Trucks and Motorcycle Magazines If it's got an engine and you can drive it, it's cool. I guess I don't have to tell you that. What I do want to tell you is that there is a nice selection of magazines online for aficionados of cars, trucks and motorcycles. No need to drive to the store just to keep up on what's moving. Check the Net: Auto Exec, AutoWeek, Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and Woman Motorist. Web:
Celebrity/Entertainment Magazines Tell me the truth -- when I mention Oprah, JLo, Madonna, Camilla, O.J. and Britney, do you know who I mean? Of course you do. So don't waste even one more moment. See what the rich and vacuous -- excuse me, the famous and beautiful -- are doing while you and I are busy working, paying taxes, watching television, going to movies and listening to music. Your gossip-enriched sources of insider info are: Boxoffice, Cinescape, Entertainment Today, Entertainment Weekly, Movieline, National Enquirer, People, Premiere, Star Magazine and TV Guide. Web:
Children's Magazines Magazines for children are great. By tuning into mainstream culture as they are growing up, kids can not only enjoy themselves and act like grown-ups, they can prepare themselves for being good citizens and consumers later in life. The Net is always ready to help. Take a look at these online versions of kids' magazines: American Girl, Dig, National Geographic, Nick Jr., Time For Kids, Yak's Corner, and Zoobooks. Web:
Collector's Magazines Nothing can surpass the thrill you get when you finally add a rare item to your personal collection. And it's a lot of fun to go to conventions and talk with people who collect the same sort of stuff as you. If you like collecting, there are some magazines on the Net you may enjoy. Check out their Web sites and see what you think: Action Figure Times, Autograph Collector, Car Collector, Collector Times, Dollhouse Miniatures, The Old Times, Oriental Rug Review, and Toy Soldier. Web:
Computer Magazines The world of computing moves fast and furious and takes no prisoners. So how do you keep up? One way is to read computer magazines, and it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to read them online than it is to subscribe to the print editions. Here are some magazines that have a lot of online information and articles: Byte, Computer Active, Computer World, MacWorld, Maximum PC, PC Magazine, and Smart Computing. Web:
Entertainment Industry Magazines Show business -- there's no business like it, no business at all. And if you are in the Business, you can ensure that no one gives you the business, by making it your business to keep up with the business aspects of the Business on a regular basis. See the Hollywood Reporter, Talkers (radio talk shows), and Variety. Web:
Family and Parenting Magazines Raising a family takes a lot of time, but that's no reason why you can't enjoy your favorite family and parenting magazines. The next time one of your little ones gets you up in the middle of the night, remember that articles, advice and talk are available on the Net 24 hours a day: Compleat Mother, Informed Parent, Parents and Today's Parent. Web:
Fashion Magazines Here is my easy, two-step plan to always stay in fashion. (1) Every day, spend at least half an hour reading one of these fashion magazines on the Net. This will develop your knowledge and sense of fashion. (2) Wherever you go, make sure you have a Harley Hahn book under your arm. That way, no matter what you wear, people will always know you have good taste. The Net is your fashion friend. The reading starts here: Elle, Glamour, In Style, Marie Claire, and Vogue. Web:
Food, Wine and Cooking Magazines I bet you understand the pleasure of the table: the sensual aroma of good food, the added pleasure of a great wine, and the company of congenial friends with whom to share your culinary experiences. Great experiences start with great planning, and here are some magazines to help: Cooking Light, Cooks Illustrated, Cuisine at Home, Epicurious, Fine Cooking, Smart Wine, Taste of Home, and Wine Spectator. Web:
Gay Magazines The world is changing, sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly, but it's always hard to stay current. If you are gay or if you have loved ones who are gay, you'll find these magazines interesting: The Advocate, Curve, Frontiers News Magazine, and Lesbian News. Web:
Health and Fitness Magazines There are lots of ways to keep fit. I swim in the ocean, practice yoga, run along the beach, and play with my cat. However, if you don't have the time to work out every day, you can use Plan B, a little-known but highly effective way to stay slim, trim and energetic. Simply use the Net to read health and fitness magazines. Give it a try for six months and see what happens. Start here: Health, Natural Health, Self, Shape, and Ultra-Fit. Web:
Hobby Magazines Hobbies are a great way to pass the time and enjoy your spare hours. Moreover, it's fun to read about your hobby. Here are a couple of hobby magazines with Web sites that I think you might enjoy. If these are publications you already like, take a few minutes and try out the online versions: American Woodworker, Aquarium Fish, Creating Keepsakes, FineScale Modeler, Hobby Merchandiser, Lapidary Journal, McCall's Quilting, Model Airplane News, Popular Woodworking, Scale Auto, The Woodworker, Trains and Wood. Web:
Home and Garden Magazines When you need some ideas for making your home and your garden as comfortable and attractive as possible, the Net is ready to help. Here are some magazines whose Web sites contain lots of useful information to help you turn an ordinary domicile into your own personal castle: Better Homes and Gardens, Coastal Living, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living and Southern Living Online Web:
Home Maintenance and Construction Magazines Taking care of your home can be a lot of fun. Moreover, if you didn't have all those projects to take up your spare time, you would just be sitting around bored every weekend. Still, as one of my readers, I would never let you get bored. If you ever do get caught up around the house and find yourself with nothing left to fix, adjust or replace, the Net has something for you -- articles about home improvement. Enjoy: Fine Homebuilding, Homebuilding & Renovating, Popular Mechanics, Self Build & Design, and The Family Handyman. Web:
Internet Business and Technology Magazines Every day I look at the Net, and I can't believe how fast it's growing and changing. Can you keep up? Why not? Other people will figure out what's happening and write about it. All you have to do is read the articles. Internet business and technology magazines at your service: Business 2.0, Red Herring, and Upside. Web:
Magazine Collections How many magazines are there on the Net? Lots and lots and lots (and lots). Here are some Web sites that collect links to online magazines. If the magazine you want is on the Net, you'll find it here. If you can't find what you want, maybe you need to start your own. Web:
Magazine Talk and General Discussion This is better than going to the newsstand, because you don't have to take off your fuzzy slippers and leave the house. Check out zines, newsletters and magazines from your computer. Read contents and summaries of electronic and printed publications and find out how to get them. Usenet:
Men's Magazines Don't let the springtime of your life turn into a cold, empty winter of discontent. Use the Net to stay up on what's current in the world of men. Fashions change, tastes evolve, attitudes go in and out of style, but you can be there on the electronic cutting edge, gamely following where only the cool, brave and bold dare to tread. (Not to mention pictures of Babes.) Men's magazines on the Net. Check them out now: Ask Men, Controversy, Esquire, FHM, GQ, and Maxim. Web:
Music Magazines It's fun to listen to music, but keeping up on the music industry is a lot more than fun; it's positively groovy. Here are some magazines that you can read online to check out what your favorite musicians are doing and to see what's hot and selling: Alternative Press, Billboard, Blender, Music Connection, New Musical Express, Rolling Stone, Spin and Vibe. Web:
National Lampoon Nostalgia The American humor magazine National Lampoon was published from 1970 to 1998. However, its most creative and funniest issues were produced between 1970 and 1975, the Golden Age of National Lampoon. During this time, a large cadre of talented writers and artists formed the nexus of an extremely original burst of creativity that changed popular culture permanently. The National Lampoon magazine of the 70s directly inspired other well-known humor productions such as movies ("Animal House"...), TV shows ("Saturday Night Live"...), Radio shows ("The National Lampoon Radio Hour"...), Records ("Radio Dinner"...), a stage show (Lemmings), and a variety of books and anthologies. To say that National Lampoon was irreverent would be a massive understatement, sort of like saying that Richard Nixon's biggest mistake was not destroying the tapes. Web:
News and Politics Magazines There are two ways to keep up on the news and on what is happening in the political world. First, you can get your news from radio or television. However, you will only hear snippets of information. An alternative is to read a news magazine that takes a more long-term view and has more analyses. When you get a chance, here are some magazines to explore. Some are news, some are politics, some are politics masquerading as news: Christian Science Monitor, Mother Jones, Newsweek, The Nation, The Washington Monthly, Time, and U.S. News & World Report. Web:
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Outdoors Magazines I have to confess, I'm a typical masculine outdoorsy kind of guy. Why, I think nothing of waking before sunrise, going for a five-mile tramp across freshly plowed country fields, coming back to chop a cord or two of wood, and then sitting down to a good old-fashioned breakfast: stacks and stacks of homemade hotcakes and real maple syrup. Yup, I sure do love all that stuff. But you know what I like even more? Sitting inside a nice cozy house, with my cat in my lap and a cup of hot chocolate in my hand, using my computer to browse outdoor magazines on the Net. Want to join me? Here they are: Field and Stream, National Geographic, Outside, Scuba Diving, Skin Diver, Sport Diver, Sports Afield and Sunset Magazine Web:
Photography Magazines If you have ever taken a college-level photography course, I bet you have mixed feelings. On the one hand, you love photography. On the other hand, there is a good chance that any native love you have for the art was beaten out of you by a cynical, academic loudmouth teacher. You know the type I mean. A fellow who teaches because he couldn't make it as a real photographer, and who constantly criticizes his students' work to alleviate his unconscious feelings of inadequacy. Well, photography is a great art, and the Net wants you to get back into it. Here are some good places to start: Outdoor Photographer, PC Photo, Photo District News and Shutterbug. Web:
Popular Culture Magazines We all need some good fun once in awhile, and what could be more enjoyable than popular culture? You know, all the things that people do, watch and talk about when they are not working. Here are some popular culture magazines, with stuff to think about and stuff to look at: Life, Reader's Digest and The Saturday Evening Post. Web:
Science Magazines More than anything, science is a way of thinking about life and exploring the nature of our universe. I believe that people gain so much in their lives when they train their minds to be rational, knowledgeable and informed. If you enjoy reading about science and new discoveries, I think you'll like these magazines: Discover, New Scientist, Popular Science, Science & Technology Review, and Science News. Web:
Sports Magazines No matter what sports are your favorites, there is something for you on the Net. So when your significant other tells you to get away from that television and do something else for a change, tell her (or him) that you are going to turn off the TV and spend some time using the computer. Then connect to the Net where you can read sports magazines all day long: ESPN, Golf Digest, Ski, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Surfer, Tennis, WaterSki and Yachting. Web:
Teen Magazines If you want an insight into how teenage girls are different than teenage boys (and why women are different from men), all you need to do is take a look at some of these magazine Web sites. You'll find beauty and fashion tips, advice, celebrity gossip, music news, and, yes, just a word or two about relationships: Cosmo Girl, Dolly, Seventeen, Teen Ink, and YM. Web:
Travel Magazines Sometimes, when I have been working hard for days on end, I like to just browse a travel magazine and read about exotic places. If you need ideas for your next trip or if you love to read about traveling, here are some magazines I know you will enjoy. Get ideas about places to visit, things to do, planning a trip, and much more by reading these magazines: Carribean Travel & Life, Islands, and Travel + Leisure. Web:
Women's Magazines Let me tell you something. Even men can enjoy women's magazines. My chief researcher brings in a women's magazine from time to time and leaves it in the bathroom. At first, I used to ignore the magazine, but, well... I love to read and when I'm sitting around bored I'll read just about anything. So I started reading about fashion, celebrities and relationships. And then one day I found myself taking one of those tests ("What type of person is your ideal mate?") and I knew I was hooked. If you are a woman, here are some magazines to enjoy. If you are a man, my advice is, don't get started: Bust, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook and Victoria. Web:
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