CNN reporter Anderson Cooper is smart, articulate, and cute. There are also rumors he’s gay, but that shouldn’t stop you from grabbing a copy of Dispatches from the Edge, his “memoir of war, disasters, and survival.”

Let me tell you right off that this is not a book you should read if you want to relax—every chapter is a tale of one disaster after another, from Anderson’s troubled personal life (his twin brother committed suicide) to his experiences covering tragedies like the Asian tsunami of December 2005, the war in Iraq, and Hurricane Katrina which devastated most of New Orleans. As such, it would be inappropriate to say that I “enjoyed” reading the book; what I will say, though, is that it is a very good and engrossing read, because it is filled with behind-the-scenes snippets about the above newsworthy events, made even more gripping because it is combined with Anderson’s candid and heartfelt reflections.

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CHOCOLATE CLOTHING COMPANY Warehouse Sale, up to 70% off and Havaianas flip-flops at 30% off! November 29-December 2, 2007. 8:30am to 9:30pm on weekdays, and 10:30am to 7:30pm on weekends.

Visit their warehouse at 25 S. Santos Street, Buting, Pateros. For inquiries, call 643-4331 or 643-6993. Click here for the map.

AYALA MALLS MAKATI Midnight Madness, November 23-25, 2007.

DESIGNER SOIREE Year-End Holiday Spectacular Sale. November 22, 2pm to 8pm. November 23, 10am to 8pm. 3/F Hall B, One Roxas Triangle.

RUSTAN’S MAKATI Thanksgiving Sale, November 29-30, 2007.

PAUL & JOE Special Thanksgiving Sale, 25% off selected items. November 29-30, 2007. Rustan’s Makati.

ELANCYL One-Day Only Special Offer. 25% off on all items. November 30, 2007. Rustan’s Essences branches.

EVITA PERONI Sale, up to 50% off. Offered in their boutiques at Glorietta 4, Power Plant Mall, and Citywalk Eastwood Libis. November 7-30, 2007.

HAVAIANAS SALE, 20% off most styles. October 30 – November 30, 2007. Available at ALL FLIP FLOPS with branches at The Fort, Mall of Asia, Glorietta. Also at Rustan’s Department Store, Crossings Department Store, Celio, Chocolate Clothing Co., and Gas.