Reader's Digest Asia - October 2011 Issue

In the Magazine:

COVER

IS THIS ANY WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT?  
Find out the secrets why conventional diets don't work and what you can do to lose weight

The Eagle of the Flock
A simple game of birds defending their eggs against thieving pigs has become a global phenomenon. Meet Angry Birds creator Peter Vesterbacka

FEATURES

Investing 101
The world of investing may seem confusing and sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. We'll help you break it down

Missing
Missing It was supposed to be a simple day hike. Then everything that could go wrong did

Sicily Fights Back
Paying off the Mafia has been a way of life for Sicilians. But a brave new generation is taking a stand

Over and Under Achievers
Some people are builders, investors and obsessives. Others never met a problem that didn't make them want to take a nap. Whichever one you are – meet your role models

The Dirty Dozen
How a group of former sorority sisters found peace, purpose and carpentry skills in New Orleans

Instant Love
Has indulging in instant noodles become the new guilty pleasure?

The Boy Who Lived
Relive the boy wizard's introduction to the world with this extract from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

I Can Walk Again
Paralympic athlete Monique van der Vorst was winning championships until her career came to a halt when she started to feel an unexpected tingling in her legs

6 Bulletproof Ways to Cut Your Budget
Want to lower your expenses? Follow these tips.

BONUS READ
Before We Forget
Follow these tips It starts innocuously enough, forgetting where you put your keys, not remembering a face . . . part and parcel of growing old.

VOICE 
Reflections of a Life Well Lived
Tipu the elephant reflects on a life well lived

HEROES

Changing The Tide
Jay Jaboneta uses the power of social media to help village kids get to school

HEALTH SMART 

Souperior Starters  - Lose weight without nutrient loss

Good Health? - It's a walk in the park

What Really Triggers Your Migraine - In spite of what you might think, more often than not it's nothing to do with food

Stub It Out - 5 ways to stay off Cigarettes

THE TECH GUY

Touch to Turn the Page
Stan Yee offers a guide to some of the best new e-readers on the market 

UNBELIVABLE

A Leek By Any Other Name
Nury Vittachi on food labelling .

KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

Don't Judge a Book...
I resolved never to again judge someone on their appearance

MY STORY

The Walls That Changed Me
Norman Yammine never dreamt that prison would have an upside

PET TALES 
Basket Case
A tale of mischief from the animal kingdom

WHAT'S COOKING

The Lowdown On: POPS-UPS

Movies: REAL STEEL

Books: THE GREAT STAGNATION BY TYLER COWEN

Blog: LIVING IN RAW FORMAT