I usually don’t like lifestyle magazines because they’re all over the place. Real Simple has all the same information as those other magazines, and yet it’s very different.
I think it’s because all the information in this magazine is put together in such a simple, paired down to its essentials …

Expanse of orange and red across a two page spread. The color in and of itself would make one take a second glance. There must be something to the oranges and reds, because I am noticing that a lot more execs are using these colors in their …

Now THIS is a commercial I really like. It’s a two-page spread that I found in Blender magazine. On the first page, you see a woman and man in an elevator. First and foremost, I must say that whatever building they’re in looks incredibly classy. …

Family Fun magazine is an excellent magazine for the entire family. Each issue is packed full of fun activities, great articles, recipes, and reviews.
Each issue of Family Fun has lots of fun activities relating to that particular month. For example, March would most likely have crafts dealing …

A good marketing campaign is one that spans the test of time, and such is the case with the Trix rabbit.
I grew up watching this silly rabbit on TV. As I enjoyed bowls full of the fruity puffs of cereal, I giggled over the television ads of the …

There is a saying that Black don’t’ crack. This saying means that African American skin has a tendency to retain its elasticity longer than the skin of other ethnic groups. However, because of the melanin in the skin, when it does get dry, the dry skin tends …

I would love to love this ad for the wonderful fashions therein. But I just can’t. I write a lot of reviews about things that I see in Essence magazine. I am sure that must make me seem like a hater. But I am just …

Dolly is a magazine that can be bought in Australia. It has many different articles that are targeted for young girls to read, of course, all people are welcome. What
I really love about Dolly is the different articles about common issues that occur. I have seen very good …

I’m not an African American, but one of my favourite African American magazines is a magazine by the name of Essence. I usually see them being sold in stores, but when I usually get the chance to look on them is when I’m either in a waiting area, or …

The economic crunch has made me realize that I should be a little more circumspect in my shopping. I just cannot resist buying on impulse. To stop myself from grabbing the first thing I see and to put some discipline in me, I have taken to window shopping through …

This article was about the complexity of the New York pizza pie. There is something really interesting about New York pizza. It’s really interesting to see how many places try to duplicate the flavor. And this article attempts to explain why this is …

If you like comic books, you will absolutely love this Jack In The Box advertisement. The mascot which actually looks kind of creepy, is nothing more than a man dressed with some sort of huge spherical mask on his head. The mask resembles a giant white …

My office always has our radio station tuned to 106.1 in Philadelphia, Pa. Usually I tune out whatever is playing and concentrate on the phone calls I am making for work. Today I was work on some paperwork between noon and 12:30 and heard the “12 Noon Workout” on …

Everyone loves Playboy, all things associated with Playboy. Hugh Hefner is an American icon. Known for playing host to some of the most decadent parties in the world at the Playboy mansion, this show focuses on the personal life that he shares with his three girlfriends, …

This magazine is one of the best pop culture references to date. I am really amazed that I have found such an interest in a magazine that offers so much information about musical groups that I’m not really fond of. In addition to the really interesting …

I am an avid digital photographer, and I rely on Photoshop to make my pictures better than what I took. I do a lot of internet research on Photoshop, but I suppose I am old-school and rely more on the printed word than the web. I found this rather …

Reader’s Digest remain to be my top favorite magazine for years and I think that will stay that way for a long time. Reader’s Digest has travelled around the world for decades and they have provided valuable information, inspiring stories and a good time for their readers. They release …

Jonathan Gold is another contributor for the food magazine Gourmet; in this article, he writes about the lost essence of violet scented drinks made long ago. Even if you’re not an alcohol consumer, you’ll still enjoy where Jonathan Gold’s article will take you and the history to be absorbed …

For someone who is not that tech oriented I enjoy using gadgets and at least try to keep up to date with new ones. I was given a Mintek DVD Player as a gift and started using it as soon as I managed to set it up.
It …

I like listening to Christian music. I especially like to listen to music when I am cleaning. It helps distracts me and makes chores more bearable. I have a hard time keeping up with my CDs though. I do have an ipod but, sometimes I …

Cook’s Illustrated is a cooking magazine I just discovered and I’m sad to say it took me so long to find such an amazing cooking magazine. Even though it just appeared on my radar, Cook’s Illustrated has been in print since September 1992.
One of the great things about Cook’s …

I am commercial’d out. I’ve been around a long time, and I just hate gimmicks, be it for charity or soap. Sometimes, though, something comes along and just captures my interest. That’s the case with The Foundation for Better Life TV Ad Campaign.
These are short spots, …

Being totally clueless in the kitchen, I had to work extra hard to teach myself how to cook. My parents did not encourage us to spend time in the kitchen when we younger, thus my ignorance. In my adult life however, I was forced to admit that I had …

If you like to read about celebrities you will like this magazine. That is all it’s about. It’s also not filled with advertisements like a lot of the magazines are. It has pictures of celebrities, stories about them. It is a lot more entertaining than a lot of them. …

I have never heard of this particular brand of technological equipment. But I am not surprised that technology manufacturers have developed a new tool for people to use computing devices much more easily. Apparently this mouse operates on any surface at all. I cannot …

I have seen the television commercials where the Life Takes Visa slogan is punctuated by all sorts of gregarious activities. It makes people want the freedom that a credit card sometimes feel like it’s providing. In this magazine advertisement, a guitar with five necks and five sets …

I always used to be an avid reader of OK! Magazine and i would rush to the shops to get it the day it came out. This however, has changed a few months back when i realised that it was a rip off-simple as that.
They have a few “celebrities” …

Every time I’m on a flight I’m always looking for something to do to pass the time. On Continental flights they offer Continental Magazine in the seat pocket in front of you. Usually I don’t enjoy in flight magazines too much but I really like reading Continental …

This is a very nice magazine I came across during my last visit to our dentist. At first I thought that it was just another of those advertising magazines that when you scan the pages, you will just be taken over by numerous advertisements instead …

The Fountain magazine was a little publication I ran across one day and new I had to add to my reading. It is one of those scholarly, but still pleasure reading types of publications that you just do not come across anymore.
The Fountain strives to publish essays …

Via Magazine is very unique. I am a member of AAA AutoClub. The magazine is part of my service and is really incredible.
There are tons of pictures and detailed articles taking you on amazing journeys. The photos taken by professional photographers as well as actual members are absolutely …

“The More, The Merrier” written by Cynthia Zarin is an article about a woman searching for the meaning of cooking: First through her mother; next her roommate; and finally, during a summer trip to France. A non-cook, who will soon blossom into an exceptional cook for her family and …

Is that Linda Evangelista I see in this ad? I cannot tell, because the extraordinarily chic woman in the ad is clad in a pair of Prada sunglasses. Her dark hair is pinned behind her head, with some sort of intricate hairpiece. Also intricate is her …

I’m not a big fan of tabloid journalism and you won’t see me go out of my way to buy the latest gossip rag. But, I will admit one magazine had gotten some attention from me lately; US Weekly.
US Weekly still prints most of the same scandals as every …

The Freeman is probably the oldest local daily newspaper that is still being published in Cebu. It is owned by the Gullas family, an influential political family in Cebu, owners of the University of the Visayas and a great supporter of Cebu basketball. The Freeman is one of only …

When you’re looking for a good laugh, good music and good deliverance of news, this one’s the best place to tune in. This is one radio station that I can’t let the day through without. Even my parents are hooked up with the jokes that are told every end …

There are millions and millions of hair ads for no lye relaxers. Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. They all feature really attractive women who look like they are wearing the most fabulous weaves you’ve ever seen. In this ad, there is …

“3 Weeks to Startup” by Tim Berry and Sabrina Parsons is an article dedicated to entrepreneurs who don’t want to spend months or years investing in rigorous time building their business; therefore, Tim Berry and Sabrina Parsons have crafted a well put together article about how to take a …

These people at TMZ just do nothing for me. They have a website, and they have a 30 minute syndicated TV show. What a complete waste. Worse, that our society supports it is just sad.
While I love the opportunity to see what my favorites are doing, …

Consumer Reports magazine is another one of those magazines that you look forward to getting every month. I find it’s one that I read cover to cover whenever I pick it up. We have had a subscription to it for over 20 years and it has constantly helped …

On February 18, 2010, CRNTalk with Robert Conrad did an interview with Stanley Livingston, who is best known as playing Chip Douglas on the 1960’s TV series, My Three Sons. While the interview covered only about a third of the half hour radio show, it was an informative …

I am a huge fan of Old School Hip Hop and R&B music as back in the 80s and 90s, urban music had much more substance and did not emphasize too much about violence, cars, clothes, and materialism. Living in L.A., I found my perfect radio station which is …

About two years ago, I received an XM Roady as a sweepstakes win. With it came 3 free months of service, so we figured we would give it a try. We initially debated as to who would get the coveted Roady, and since my husband travels more …

This is a TV show that’s show on CNN at 8 pm ET. Kathleen Parker and Elliott Spitzer are the current hosts. I have only watched it a few times but I have not been very impressed with it. Parker Spitzer covers mostly political stories but …