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10 Magazines Every Man Should Subscribe To

Looking for a gift for a man who’s impossible to shop for? Maybe you’re a man who’s looking to expand his horizons. Whatever you may be searching for, you just might find it in a magazine. As a side note, all of these magazines I list can be found at the best site online for cheap magazines. Now, onto the list!

Maxim: Alright, I’m not as big of a fan of this magazine as I used to but still felt it should be on the list that’s why I ranked it #10. Maxim Magazine is the fastest growing general interest magazine for men incorporating smart service journalism with an irreverent sense of humor. Maxim covers the gamut on subjects, including sports, sex, cars, fitness, and personal relationships. Maxim Magazine brings it all together in one place so guys can relax, have a laugh, and learn something while they’re at it.

The New Yorker: This is my official going to the dentist magazine. I’ve been reading it twice a year for as long as I can remember and any day now I’m going to subscribe. The New Yorker Magazine is more than a magazine: it is a cultural icon dedicated to good writing and ideas. New Yorker is like the best conversation you can imagine about art and technology, politics and personalities, medicine and movies, fiction and fashion, culture and commentary. The New Yorker is discussed. Heatedly. Reverentially. At board meetings. On the telephone…on the Internet…over a dry Martini or a hot cappuccino. And the cartoons? The best. The funniest. The only. Suitable for refrigerator or office bulletin board.

Popular Science: Not just for nerds anymore… I recently started reading this magazine on a monthly basis and I’m always pleasantly surprised by at least one of the articles. Topics range from the latest car models to the latest in military technology but the writers keep everything toned down enough for the layman to understand. There’s also something to build at home every month which gives me an excuse to use all those gadgets that are gathering dust in my garage.

Playboy: The number one selling men’s magazine. Enough said.

Rolling Stone: Again, not at all the cultural phenomenon that it used to be when Hunter S. Thompson was writing feature articles, but still the cornerstone of today’s music magazines. It features cutting edge music reviews, in-depth interviews, provocative photos, and award-winning features. It also contains political and social examinations of the world today and how these issues affect you.

MAD: We all read it when we were kids and if you’re like me, you’re not really sure why you stopped. Absurdity, nonsense, foolishness, senselessness, flippancy, preposterousness, absurdity, and improbability reign supreme in this monthly compendium of political and social satire – and toilet humor. Alfred E. Neuman himself would be proud of you for keeping to your childish roots.

Wired: Another one that’s not just for the geeks these days. Wired Magazine is dedicated to bringing readers the latest news on the high-tech businesses that are changing our future. Written to be enjoyed both by those who are familiar with the high-tech industry and those who are merely interested in this booming field, Wired Magazine features articles on the people and companies behind the technological revolution. You’ll receive monthly issues filled with information about what’s new in digital electronics, the internet, e-trade, and more!

Forbes: Alright, I admit, I’ve never picked up an issue of Forbes in my life, but I’ll tell you this: It look extremely impressive sitting on the back of my toilet every month. Business is serious stuff, but Forbes unlocks the mysteries with in depth coverage of issues, trends, events and articles about the personalities that shape the business world today and will determine the future. Forbes covers global business stories with insight, solid sourcing, and tremendous zeal. No merger, new ad campaign, or lawsuit goes unnoticed and stories always focus on the movers who are shaking things up. The magazine offers in-depth coverage that examines the personalities and issues that shape the business world today and explores the trends of tomorrow. Forbes provides regular features about technology, careers, business services, healthcare, and the various markets. Forbes also prints annual lists of best companies and richest people. Read Forbes to make sense of today’s volatile market-or just for the sheer pleasure of reading good reporting. I still don’t understand…

ESPN: A must for every grandfather, father and son. ESPN Magazine is sports reporting the way it ought to be. ESPN puts the emphasis on match-ups, players to watch for, season previews and predictions, and perspectives from on and off the playing field, all with larger-than-life photography. ESPN features coverage of pro and college football, baseball, basketball, and hockey in every issue. Columns from ESPN Network’s own Dan Patrick, Stuart Scott, and Rich Eisen, as well as athletes themselves, are also included in each issue.

Men’s Health: Ok, I’ll admit, I originally ranked this up around the #5 slot but felt a little guilty about it. Every man owes it to himself to read Men’s Health. It’s designed to help men obtain a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle in body, mind, and spirit. Men’s Health Magazine discusses exercise techniques, tips about diet, and includes columns to help with your emotional and mental well being. You’ll also get plenty of information on new products that will help you stay in shape!

So there you have it, the essential guide to becoming a well-rounded American male. Magazine subscriptions are becoming more and more affordable as the world becomes more and more digital. Keep those mailmen earning their paychecks. I recommend the magazine subscriptions offered at http://www.magsforless.com. They have the most affordable prices I’ve seen on the net. Happy reading!

Why a Common Man Like Me Wants the World Expo 2020 in Dubai

The alliteration of Dubai with Dreams is not accidental. Dubai is very much the stuff fantasies are made of. More importantly – it is in Dubai that dreams melt into reality with a seemingly effortless grace. The first time I came to this Wonderland, it simply took my breath away. What majesty! What magnificence! What magic! I was besotted, utterly and completely. Dubai, to me, became not a city but a phenomenon. All the dreams that I had dreamt about my future came to fruit in this Eden on Earth and newer, bigger dreams now fill my mind.

It is true that I can count the number of years I spent on Dubai soil on my fingers – but when I attempt to enumerate the gifts this magical city gave to me in these two years, I find myself wishing for many more fingers. The multi-ethnic work culture here gave me inspiring insights into several cultures across the globe, even as I made friends galore from the Diasporas of so many nations breathing the Dubai air.

Working in the employer-friendly ambience of the Dubai workplace, my professional experience grew manifold. The reliability of the city’s sophisticated, state-of-the-art infrastructure gave me the wonderful opportunity to hone my work-skills without petty troubles to distract me. The vibrant, pink-with-health economy of Dubai allayed even the worst of my trepidations regarding my finances… Really I can go on and on… Above all, such was the warmth and tenderness with which Dubai welcomed me that I am ashamed to say I hardly felt homesick at all.

So what makes this city tick? I’d think there are three mainstays of the Dubai phenomenon – the warm, mellow hospitality that welcomes citizens across the world with open arms, the super-efficient and well oiled infrastructure, and the respect for law and discipline that contains all the diverse elements of this international city with order and method.

Dubai is like the globe condensed into one city as nearly 200 nations of the world reside here and work in unison. It is like a beautiful rug, the fabric of which contains the threads and colours of nations round the world. It is that neutral ground where millions of international relations are made every day. It is the cauldron where global ideas meet, churn and fuse to evolve newer and better ones each day. Science, technology, culture – it is the hub of all that matters.

Wait a minute, am I describing Dubai, or am I describing the World Expo? You see – what better place than Dubai to host the World Expo 2020 when the city is exactly like an ongoing World Expo itself?

Especially when the World Expo 2020 theme is ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ as this is what Dubai has been doing since so long – connecting minds and creating the future!

Arnold Palmer The Man Beyond The Golf Course

To most, Arnold Palmer is best known as the legendary golfer who dominated the golf course for many years. To others, he is a successful business executive, sportsman, aviator and spokesman. To his family, he is a dedicated and devoted man with a loving heart. Above all, it is his personality and down-to-earth demeanor that has made him one of the most popular and accessible notables in history.

Arnold Palmer’s golfing success came about in a way that few others will ever experience themselves. During the 1960s, he was named as ‘Athlete of the Decade’ by the Associated Press. After racking up 92 championships in professional competition, 62 of which were won on the U.S. PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer quickly became a household name.

During his time away from the tee, Arnold Palmer developed a keen business sense and developed a variety of interests in various fields. Among them, Arnold Palmer Enterprises, which is a multi-division structure that handles his commercial business. In addition, Palmer has become involved in automobile and aviation service firms and remains the principal owner of a car dealership in his hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Since 1971, Palmer has been the sole owner and president of Latrobe Country Club.

Although his love for other business ventures occupies much of his time, Arnold Palmer signed on as a consultant to The Golf Channel, which first aired on cable networks in January 1995. Over the course of more than 40 years, this golfing great has given his approval on more than 200 new courses throughout the United States and the world. His business ventures and golfing participation keeps Palmer busy and on the move for most of the year. Luckily, he is a skilled aviator and often mans the controls himself onboard his Cessna Citation X jet aircraft, which he commonly uses for travel. After having dedicated so much to the world of aviation and his local community, the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport was named in his honor.

Speaking of contributions, Arnold Palmer has given much to the sport of golf and it’s fans. In turn, the sport has given back. In 2004, Palmer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush during a White House ceremony. In addition, he is a charter member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and a member of the American Golf Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the PGA Hall of Fame, which is headquartered in the sunshine state of Florida.

During the 1980s, Palmer played a significant part in the fundraising activities that led to the creation of the Orlando-based Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. Today, Palmer divides his time between Pennsylvania, which he primarily enjoys during the warmer seasons, and California. For fans, Arnold Palmer is one of the most gracious sports figures in history. A willing autograph signer and a kind-hearted gentleman who always has the time to shake hands or pose for a photo, Arnold Palmer is a fan favorite both on and off the golf course.

Technologically Man is a Giant, Morally a Pygmy

Technologically man has made tremendous advancements. From humble beginnings last century with the Industrial Revolution we have come to the stage where we have invented and built so many gadgets that our very existence is threatened by them, like the atomic bomb.

We cannot deny that technology has improved the quality of our lives immeasurably. A journey to anywhere on the globe now takes merely a few hours by airplane, whereas it may have taken many years to do so before. We communicate with one another with increased ease and efficiency. All it takes is the pressing on a few buttons and we are able to talk to anyone almost anywhere in the world. A flick of the television switch gives us news, sports, and entertainment in glorious color. Modern methods of cooking do not leave dirty messes behind. For the even more lazy ones, fast-foods are always available, some twenty four hours a day.

Modern computers have infiltrated into all aspects of business, governments and even at home. City traffic is also computer-controlled. So it is too with many other things where computers are virtually indispensable. Computer breakdown means also the breakdown of whatever system it controls. The computer has become almost all-powerful. Such is our dependence on it.

In war, our technological expertise has given us super-efficient weapons. Instead of swords and spears, we now have machine-guns, heat seeking missiles, cruise missiles, jet-fighters and other tools of murder and mayhem. Our ability to kill and destroy is frightening. We have become so powerful that the possibility of killing ourselves completely is very real indeed.

It is in the light of this possibility of self-annihilation that we suddently find ourselves most vulnerable and wanting. While we go about creating for ourselves millions of gadgets to fulfill our fancies we have neglected our basic self. We can make machine guns that fire a thousand rounds a minute but we do not take responsibility for our creation. So these guns fall in the hands of terrorists and war-mongers. What is the result? Death and destruction on an unprecedented scale now ravage the people of this earth. Few are brave enough to stand up to oppose this scourge. Manufacturers make profits from weapons. Armies use them to destroy one another but hardly anybody does anything to stop it.

We let our creations run riot. In the name of class, creed and religion we plunder one another with the most powerful weapons available. We kill innocent people without batting an eyelid. Morally we are no better than dumb animals.

In the short span of the first eighty years of this century, we have had two world wars and innumerable other wars. Millions have died as a result. Yet the wars go on, unabated. Some men stood up against this madness but, like many others before them, were assassinated, pushed aside or simply forgotten. So the majority of us, including the so-called world leaders today, remain quiet and let the violence continue. Some even aggressively perpetuate it.

Industrialization has brought us many benefits. It has also brought about environmental tragedies. Air-pollution, sea-pollution, acid-rain and other forms of threats may one day overwhelm our very existence. Yet few of these polluters are willing to face up to reality and do something concrete to end the pollution. They are more interested in making a profit. They do not want to spend their ‘hard-earned’ money to clean up the environment. Let someone else do the dirty job. Such is their moral responsibility.

In other areas too there are crimes committed against ourselves and mother earth. We reclaim land from the sea, level mountains and blast each other to smithereens. We do not know how to live peacefully and harmoniously with one another. Nobody wants to be responsible for that. We have no moral courage. Einstein once said that we have ‘a perfection of means, but a confusion of ends’. We are capable of great wonders, but we do not know how to wield such capabilities responsibility.

So we continue in our confusion, commit all sorts of crimes and blaming one another for them. It is high time that we assume responsibility for our actions, strengthen our moral courage and make the world a wonderful place to live in.