Media Reviews
Pussy Cat Dolls Workout DVD
I was given the PussyCat Dolls (PCD) workout DVD as a gift a couple weeks ago, and today I tried it out for the first time. Although there was an awful lot of booty slapping, breast shaking and Burlesque dancing after the hour was finished, my heart rate …
Charmed By Tiffany (magazine ad)
If you didn’t really like Tiffany, you will after seeing this commercial. If you thought that Tiffany was all about diamonds, and Marilyn Monroe, then you will think differently after seeing this ad. The woman featured is a dark-skinned model who looks like she’s from an exotic …
The Hindu newspaper
The Hindu is a daily newspaper of India, published from Chennai. I am reading this newspaper for the last three years. I don’t like communism and this newspaper seems to support that, in spite of this I am a regular reader of this newspaper because of the fact that …
AllTel Cellular service (TV commercial)
In this ad a black family is seen taking a trip (presumably cross country) in an RV. The father is driving, and the mother and children are seated towards the rear. They are having a discussion with four white gentlemen in polo shirts. One wears …
The Manchester Times
About 6 months ago I needed to advertise the sale of a vehicle I wanted to get rid of. I looked up the local newspapers phone number, The Manchester Times, and gave them a call. I was pleased with how I was treated over the phone and I …
Packers Dope Sheet
Now that football season (well, pre-season) is starting again, I am once again making my weekly visit to Packers.com in order to read their weekly dope sheet.
When it comes to lead up to games, the Packers Dope Sheet is probably the best place to gain a full understanding about …
How to Plan a Direct Marketing Campaign by Jack Ferrari
“How to Plan a Direct Marketing Campaign” by Jack Ferrari is a well assembled article with an ample amount of detail and information about what direct marketing is, how to conduct a direct campaign, and what materials you should use and how to use them.
First, I was glad when …
Rohto Eye Drops (magazine ad)
“Feel the Eyedrenaline” is the title of this striking ad. I really like that the artists responsible for this used the visual (pun intended) option and ran with it. In the middle of the page is an eye. Part of the eye looks dry …
Parenting Magazine
I have been reading Parenting magazine since I had my first child 6 years ago. I was first introduced to it when I was at the doctors office and was waiting in the lobby and came across it to read. I found it very entertaining and informative. It was …
Target Fresh Grocery mail publication
The Target chain has added groceries to its aisles in 2010, and apparently, that has made its way into my area as well. I can tell because in my mail today was a large pamphlet full of images and information designed to get me to shop there.
I had …
Highlights for Children
This magazine has been around for many many years. I bought them for my kids when they were young and they are 29,28, and 23 now. I once again ordered them for my grandchildren ages 8 and 11 years old. I have a 8 month old …
Satellite Direct Magazine
My family owns a satellite program, where we have pay per view subscriptions programs, and the likes. We do love watching shows from channels like HBO, Turner Classic Movies, Sports highlights like ESPN, and also music genre like MTV etc.
So, I regularly bought monthly Satellite Direct Magazine, for …
Candy April 2009 Issue
I feel bad for missing Candy’s March issue because it has a free Bestfriend Forever (BFF) bracelet. So when I went to a bookstore, I grabbed an April Issue hoping that the freebie is still there. No luck. It has one dangling pendant or accessory that you can attach …
Aperture Magazine
This magazine, which started since 1950s, is a hit between both my parents, and still are till now. I guess the idea has creeped into me, and as an aspiring photographer for hobby, I certainly learn quite a lot of things just by looking at this magazine.
Now, be …
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
I was in the mood for mystery stories, so I bought the latest edition of “Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.” This was the January/February 2010 double issue. It featured a dozen stories and an interesting article about woman detective novel writers.
I’d never read this magazine before so I didn’t know …
Choose Your Business Structure by Unknown Author
“Choose Your Business Structure” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com is an article about the various choices business owners will have when it comes to choosing the right entity for them and how that decision will determine how much they will pay to Uncle Sam. It goes on to …
Glow Baby Blow by Mark cosmetics (magazine ad)
This customizing of color is really taking off. Now this Mark cosmetics company has found a way for consumers to customize their eye, lip and face color. Apparently, you can mix and match by screwing on different color tubes according to the shades you want. The …
Smash Magazine
Smash Magazines one of the best teen magazines available edited by Riaz Ahmed Mansuri.It is informative as well as entertaining.
I really like this magazines, it is published every month and I have been collecting each publish from the past 7 months. I really like this magazine. It has got …
Woman’s World magazine
This is a really wonderful magazine for women mostly. Though, I do know some men that have to look at it too!.
They have a variety of things that are very interesting and heart felt.
This is not a tabloid so if you are looking for celebrity gossip, you will never …
Preview (A Philippine Fashion Magazine)
I am a vociferous reader, and magazines are my absolute favorite to read. The articles are better targeted to its readership, are short, concise and up-to-date in their information. Fashion magazines are the best way to relax, and my favorite local fashion magazine is Preview. The quality of the …
Why Things Suck (article by Sarah Silverman)
I picked up the February 2008 issue of Wired magazine and was awe-struck by seeing a picture of Sarah Silverman. Not a huge fan of hers, I wondered what in the world she could be doing on the cover of an electronics magazine. In any event, …
Spark Magazine/ The News Journal
Spark is the newest publication produced by The News Journal paper in Wilmington, Delaware. It is acutally a free publication, which is great, because it virtually contains all of the same information that much of the News Journal does. It is a publication designed to attract readers …
Baton Rouge Max 94.1 Fm Radio Station “Awesome”
Max 94.1 Radio Station in Baton Rouge La. is a great hip-hop station to listen to. If you live or visiting the area I suggest you hit the knob or button in your car until it says 94.1
The station is #1 for Hip-Hop in Baton Rouge. They …
FOX NEWS
Fox News does dish out news and commentary much like CNN though tears earlier, it was not termed even by members of the media as “mainstream”. And I t still remains NOT mainstream. Yet, Fox News captures the news and cable audience through out the world because it is …
Article : “The Last Chinese BBQ” Written by Francis Lam
“The Last Chinese BBQ” is a very fervent article written by Francis Lam about memories: Past, present, and future. I actually had to read it three times: The first time I kept getting distracted; the second time I just read through it without taking in what I was reading–distracted …
KDAY 93.5
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 …
A helpful and interesting read.
Last night I purchased an Allure magazine from a local book store. I paid about $2.99 for it. On the cover of this month’s mag is a picture of Mariah Carey. Some of the headlines on the cover include, “Easy Sexy Hair”, “The Best Fall Makeup”, and “10 Hidden …
The Six Shooter radio program
The Six Shooter was and old time radio program starring none other than Jimmy Stewart. I really have liked this series, and have listened to just about all of them. There are only fourty in this entire series. Jimmy Stewart is a great actor, and a lot of people …
BLENDER magazine
BLENDER magazine is nonstop fun fun fun. I have a lot on my mind and do a lot of heavy intellectual reading — because I like to, frankly — and this magazine is always a great vacation from worry and deep thought. For example, every month they feature …
Beyond the Headlines news talk show
One of the radio talk show programs that I find to be both interesting and
sometimes annoying is a programme called “Beyond the Headlines”. Although I
am still not one hundred percent sure what time it starts, I know that it
usually airs on weekdays in the evenings after either the five …
Cover Girl Queen Collection Lipsticks (magazine ad)
There is no better spokeswoman than Queen Latifah—to market the Queen Collection lipsticks. I imagine that this line of cosmetics was renamed specifically with this woman in mind. She is a great spokesmodel because she doesn’t exactly fit the traditional mold of someone who models for …
Fitness Magazine: July/August 2010
The July/August 2010 issue of Fitness Magazine was one of my favorites, which is why I’m reviewing it. A lot of times I just skim through this publication, but there were several articles or columns that caught my attention this time around which I’ll discuss below.
The article I …
The Puma Store (magazine ad)
Let’s take a trip back to the 1980’s, more specifically to The Bronx, where Puma sneakers (with the fat laces), Gazelle glasses and asymmetrical haircuts were all the rage. Upon perusing Blender magazine, I was delighted to see an ad for The Puma Store. First of all, …
Glamour magazine
I was shocked to see that no one had written a review on Glamour magazine yet! Personally, I find this magazine to be one of the better magazines out there for women (it is my second favorite, after Cosmopolitan). Included in the magazine is just about everything …
Entrepreneur Magazine
My biggest dream is to be a successful entrepreneur of my generation and when I discovered about the Entrepreneur magazine I was ecstatic and excited. The magazine releases a copy every month and I always make it a point to watch out for it.
I’ve been an avid follower …
IKEA “Another Baby” (television commercial)
In this commercial, a clearly middle aged black woman thumbs through the latest IKEA catalog. She stops on a page that has a beautifully assembled children’s room, complete with furniture and the accoutrements that IKEA is known for. The woman turns to her equally aged husband …
How to Work a Trade Show by Jane Applegate
“How to Work a Trade Show” by Jane Applegate is an article about what trade shows are and how to make the most of them when you attend. I plan on attending a fashion trade show next year, so I was eager to read this article.
The article started out …
Rush Limbaugh Radio Program
Rush Limbaugh is a conservative radio host. He is certainly the most successful conservative radio host out there. I agree with a lot of his views on certain issues but I believe that he is way to controversial and divisive. He is a conservative but I …
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