I have read couple of James bond (Ian Flemming) books

This is the espionage book that I've read, it's really interesting. I read "Goldfinger" a long time ago and enjoyed it. The movie followed the book's plot pretty closely, and I think "Goldfinger" was the best of the Bond movies. I see "Casino Royale" out on the paperback racks now. I think that's the last of the Ian Fleming novels to be filmed, not counting the Woody Allen film which was more of a spoof.

Do you like reading this series? and is there any other book you can recommend?

I am a certified bookworm

I read a lot and I must say I really love books. I usually read novels such as that of Danielle Steel. I also read Stephen King's books. I usually buy them on Book Sale since as we know books are very expensive here in the Philippines. I terms of favorate, I do read books of Sydney Sheldon. I have all of them and collected it actually. I am really entertained with his lines there.

I remember the days when going to the bookstore would give me such pleasure. To pick among the books to take home with me. Now I am unfortunate that time does not allow me that pleasure anymore. I have always loved reading books and now have to be content with rereading some of my old favorites when I do find the time. I have read a lot of books but there are a few types that I haven't tried like the biographies, the non-fictional types.

I get several magazines in the mail each month.

I get several magazines in the mail each month. All of which are free!! Not only do I enjoy earning money online but another hobby of mine is freebie finding! There are tons of magazines out there you can get for free, which is just great. Because I otherwise would never be able to afford them each month.

So I'm curious - what magazines do you read each month? What magazine is your favorite?

I read several each month! My all time favorite is ALL YOU. It's a magazine put out by Walmart and it has TONS of coupons in it. It's great! The other magazines I get in the mail are Shape, Fitness, Prevention, Weight Watchers, Body & Soul, Martha Stewart Living, Parents, Woman's Day, hmm I know there are probably more - I just can't think of all of them right now. Seriously at the beginning of each month my mailbox is quite full of magazines! I love it! I have more free time now that I can actually read them all too.

Do you collect magazines?

I have a niece who are an avid collection of teenage magazines. She got boxes for different editions of her favorite magazines, like candy magazines, seventeen, teen people, pink, Elle girl, k-zone, and total girls. She always saves her allowance every month to buy her favorite magazines. I think we gonna have a garage sales for magazines it fill her room with almost more than 2 boxes. But she hate the idesa. she loves those stuffs and will even quarrels to her little sister if she read and crumple the pages. she says she like and loves collecting it as shelearn from the articles and many fashion ideas. They have lots of pictures which sometimes she imitates the fashion.. How about you? Do you know a member of your family who like to collect magazines? What are your reasons in collecting magazines? What kinds of magazines? What satisfaction you derive from it?

Do you read playboy magazine?

In 1995, I had been to US and I picked couple of current issues of Playboy and saw only pictures. I did not find time to read the literature. These magazines were banned in Asia at that time and now it is available on stands. Its speciality is not to show the private parts of humans and rest all is just blown up to whatever proportion the magazine permits.

I love books literature magazines

I love books literature magazines. To me they're valuable, but my house is cluttered with them because I can't afford storage for them. After having been here in this home for 4 years we're not settled yet. I'll be settled when the house doesn't require anymore repair. At times when I feel uncaring I'll give them all away, but then I regret later.

Are magazines a waste of money?

Magazines are for sale in all supermarkets these days. The price of some of them is quite high and everyones interests are there. Ladies magazines are especially popular for teenagers and women. A man might like a magazine about cars. Children probably like magazines about things they have seen on television.

But, if there is a magazine that you really like to read, the best option is to get a subscription to it. It makes it much cheaper. They can do this because the supermarket or book store doesnt have to make their money off of it!

If you do get a subscription, it is nice to split the cost with a friend and then share the magazines. That way you can enjoy them but it costs you even less!

If you have the time, another good option is to look through the magazines at the library. That way it is completely free!

I, personally, have always enjoyed National Geographic. My grandmother always bought us a subscription to the kids version - 'World'. Now I like them both!

Do You Read Magazines?

If so, what magazines do you read and why?

When i was a kid, i loved getting Reptiles magazine because I had pet reptiles and I also enjoyed the pictures. I'm not good at actually reading the articles due to the small font size and the generally black font on white paper style. But I still enjoyed the magazines.

As an adult I haven't subscribed to magazines since I am not a good reader. But finally I subscribed to Runners World just because I love their online articles and figured I might also get some reading done in the magazine. Also, since I have gotten my friends interested in running too and they are far better readers than me, I can also make them read the articles to me.

do you work on more than one writing project at a time?

I do work on more than one project at a time, although it goes against my grain. I am the perfectionist, do one thing at a time sort of person. With writing, you just have to adapt. I have an expandable plastic folder with dividers that I use to store notes and other material. I also have a bigger canvas bag with potential information that might be helpful someday. Finally, I use the computer folders to keep things organized. With all this, I don't feel very organized at all. Somehow it works.

I'd love to hear how you do it.

Good luck with your writing!

Anyone mind helping me a little more?

I'm thinking of submitting a short excerpt from a story I'm working on to Helium, I reread it and edited it a little--but I'm not sure it's at it's best yet! Anyone mind helping me a little more? I appreciate any contsrutcive critism and any comments you might have about it! Thanks!

The two men parked their van against the curb and stepped outside, making small talk as the lone cop approached. Dave didn’t think the guy looked that tough, with his smooth baby face and narrow waist, he didn’t know what Carl was worried about. This guy would be easy.
Ray watched the two men warily as they checked a rear tire. He slowed as he neared them, hand lingering by his baton.
“You guys alright?”
“We’re fine officer,” the skinny one said. “Just making sure we didn’t spring a leak.”
“You sure you don’t want some help?”
“No no, thanks though.”
“Alight,” Ray moved around them, eyeing the big quiet fellow. “Have a good night.”
“Thank you Ra-officer,” Dave glared at Carl.
Ray stopped and turned. The men squared off on the sidewalk. Ray reached for his radio. The large mans quickness took him by surprise as he shoved him against the van’s side, a large hand around his throat. Ray’s feet hung inches off the ground, the grip on his neck tightened. Ray saw the smaller man approaching from the side, a needle in hand.
He snatched the baton from his belt and whipped it against the big man’s stomach. He dropped hard on the sidewalk, his ankle bending under his weight. He screamed as he swung the baton against the back of the man’s knee. The man fell beside him, screaming and cursing.
“Officer needs assistance!” Ray yelled into his radio, “At-“
Dave grabbed under Ray’s chin and pulled him backwards, hitting his head on the ground. He lay dazed on the sidewalk as the skinny man approached with the needle again. He tried sitting up but Dave held his shoulders.
Voices yelled out over the radio, calling for a location on him.
Ray squirmed as Carl knelt beside him, “the less you move around the less you’ll feel this.”
Ray kick up his knee, hitting Carl’s shoulder and flinging him sideways. Carl’s elbow hit Dave’s head; the needle stabbed the big man’s hand as Carl struggled to sit up.
“Delancy!” Ray yelled into his radio.
Dave stood up, “screw this!” He kicked Ray’s head, knocking him out.

The left handed people

Left handedness was considered a bad thing in the early ages. It is because it was different than usual, with most of the people being right handed. Therefore, the left handed people were considered evil and an incarnation of devil. (Hence the word sinister (left-handed in Latin), which means threatening or evil. This does not have any scientific backing. Also science has proved that left handedness is normal and there is nothing unusual about it.

I think your tutor forced their daughter to change from left handed because they are superstitious and do not want their kid to be labeled as evil.

Reading is a huge part of writing

Reading is a huge part of writing. If you don't read you miss out on the number one best school for writing. So many times, I've read something and thought "Man, that's a good idea."

But you pose an interesting question. (I know you didn't mean to.) happy Is reading online the same thing as reading a hard copy? On the surface it's all reading, right? The words are there, one you hold in your hands and turn pages, the other you click. Shouldn't be any different. But, I wonder. Reading online is a much different experience from reading a book. For one thing, it's harder on the eyes and body. For another, I wonder if the information overload of websites detracts from the reading experience. I'm not really espousing an opinion.

Would you rather save money or re-invest?

I use to be a saver myself, however due to the recent hype of investment I am now more proned toward re-investing my own assets and yes, it involved risk. sometimes they call it calculated risk, some times it's luck and some times it's miracle.

luck= opportunity + preparation
miracle= doing the same thing, expect different result.

my advise, in whatever we invest in, do our homework - understand the industry, the ins and outs, the strategies (exit, marketing, sales, management), do an investment plan, check out the market.

the good news, there are alot of different ways to do our homework; hire professionals (involve money), do sampling; just make an estimation, ask friends and people around you. oh yes, join forums.

gradually, you'll increase your experience and knowledge. and the more experience gained, you reduce the risk involved. finally be persistent.

err, and i don't think i want to drool about the types of investments out there.. hahahahahah, and the more i write, the more i feel like writing a college report for marketing and investment.

anyway, good luck for all the investment we are going to put our money in.

p.s Plan B - Save

What's the deal with the insurance changes on Ebay?

They say on sept. 22nd they aren't going to have the option and i don't understand why. I mean i have read in several different areas and in one area it says you can still offer it but then another area says you can't offer it.. im totally confused!!

Are requiring us to pay for insurance when we sell now?!? as a seller i think only 1 time has the person bought insurance on an item but i liked being able to give the option.. if i have to pay for it mandatory then that's gonna end up screwing me out of money..

so can some one explain what they mean? talk to me like i'm two since apparently i'm having issues understanding several different sources that claim to explain it lol