Media Reviews
The Fountain Magazine
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 …
Look-Alike (TV Guide channel program)
There is something really whimsical about wanting to look like your favorite star, and then getting the opportunity to be completely made over by a panel of professionals. I have seen a few episodes of this show, and the most recent one I saw was the one in …
CaressBrazilian.com (magazine ad)
Nicole Scherzinger is the face on this ad. But I don’t think she’s actually Brazilian. Just because she has long dark hair and a fresh face, she is the new face for this product. The ad itself looks really really cheesy. And the palm …
PBS - Programming/Pledge Drives
PBS is an awesome network that brings many shows to television that otherwise wouldn’t be there. There’s no doubt it’s the leader in children’s programming. Sesame Street still educates and entertains. Senior citizens can watch reruns of The Lawrence Welk Show. Music and science shows from …
Canon Power Shot SD870IS (magazine ad)
I don’t know much about tennis. And I sure don’t know much about Maria Sharapova. But I can say one thing about this ad for the Canon Power Shot digital camera: this ad is lame, lame, lame. In it she’s shown taking pictures of …
Breitling watches (magazine ad)
This is a prime example of companies milking the popularity of Hollywood celebrities. For this ad, John Travolta was chosen. The people behind the ad were probably sitting around the table discussing how to approach the commercial. And they said: “Hmmm what did John Travolta …
The Emirates Evening Post
I am a regular reader of Emirates Evening Post news paper. This evening daily is good and informative. This 24 pages paper covers almost everything regarding national and international hot news.There is a separate page for every issue. For example, news going on west are published in ‘Go West’ …
Metro newspaper
Metro is a free newspaper which is distributed widely in the United Kingdom, mainly to commuters via the medium of buses and trains, as well as being offered from special distribution points at railway and Underground stations. When it first came out a few years ago, I will confess …
Raleigh Downtowner Paper
The downtown in Raleigh, NC where I live has started to quickly become a happening place to be. Along with the extensive growth to the downtown area there has also been a paper to spring up in the downtown area. The Raleigh downtowner covers events going on in …
Canada’s Soho Business Magazine
I picked up a copy of Canada’s Soho Business Magazine free of charge at my local Staples store. I am not usually a huge fan of business magazines as I often find their content dry, but this magazine is the exception.
This 64-page glossy magazine is rich in content, and …
Boston Design Guide
The drafting course my sister took up was the reason I glanced upon the Boston Design Guide. In one afternoon, a couple of years ago, my sister and me, go to the National Bookstore like the way we are used to. The Boston Design Guide was on sale; hence …
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Cosmopolitan Magazine
This is the leading women’s magazine. I love buying and never get disappointed when I do. The content is always the same, but that is the idea. It is just a light read when I need to relax or just to have some fun. There are rarely any …
Marie Claire Philippines
Magazines are the cheapest way to indulge in my appetite for knowledge. They are up-to-date and very informative. They have to be, the internet is killing the printed word. One of my monthly must-buys is Marie Claire Philippines. Before it was franchised here in the Philippines, I patronized the …
The Eugene Weekly
The Eugene Weekly is a definitive guide to events in Eugene and Lane County. Whether the event is in a club, a park, museum, church or any other venue you’ll find it listed in the Eugene Weekly.
Music, art, museums exhibitions, wine tastings, classes, public meetings, lectures, farmers …
Flaunt Your Taste Hennessy Cognac (magazine ad)
Now this is what sophistication is all about. Did you know that if you drink Hennessy Cognac, you will automatically look like you stepped out of a red carpet event and straight to the after party. That is what I see going on when I …
Fabulosity by Baby Phat (magazine ad)
Kimora Lee Simmons is not a favorite personality of mine. She is a little bit on the ghetto side. In this ad, Kimora is airbrushed looking a bit thinner, more svelte, and seated on a diamond in perfect model stance. She is wearing a purple slinky …
My Home Magazine
My HOme is one of the local interior design magazines in the Philippines. I first chanced upon this magazine in 2003 and since then I have been an avid supporter of My Home-never failing to get a copy of their montly issue and encouraging other people who are into …
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 …
OK! Magazine
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” …
Myles of Style HGTV design show (magazine ad)
I don’t think I have actually seen this show. But I am a huge fan of shows which transform living spaces into little wonderlands. This show is hosted by a black woman named Myles. I have never heard of her. But I think …
Lucky Magazine by The Conde Nast Publications
I bought this magazine from our local store and boy how I regret them. They are really thick and seem like a fashionista must have. It is really deceptive to look at especially since they are super thick and I thought I am getting value out of my money. …
Lionsgate (magazine ad)
I have never ever seen an ad for a movie house before. Furthermore, I have never seen a production house use a line of films by a specific director, to market the production company. Lionsgate is actually one of my favorite production companies because they tend …
Cross Stitcher magazine
I first picked up Cross Stitcher magazine a couple of years ago. I was trying to give up smoking and thought that the free stitching kit would keep me occupied! It currently retails at 3.45, although i subscribe which means i get it at a cheaper rate.
I …
The Rachel Maddow Show
The Rachel Maddow Show is a fast-paced news and politics commentary program hosted by Rhodes Scholar and longtime radio broadcaster Rachel Maddow. Maddow is decidedly left-wing, but the fact that this show is not just a news program and does contain her opinion on the issues is made …
Fox News Channel
You know, Fox News gets a lot of flak for being “biased and skewing the facts”. People act like this is some travesty. Yeah, because no media outlet has ever been biased or skewed data before. I mean, to quote ESPN, C’mon Man!
Yes, I know, Fox …
COSMOPOLITIAN MAGAZINE
I’ve been reading cosmo for as long as i can remember. It’s a mainstay at doctors offices everywhere, and you are bound to see at least one copy anyahere you see a large group of women. The magazine offers praticaladvie to women on everything from sex to makup, as …
Delicious perfume by DKNY (magazine ad)
The apple is one of the most luscious, most fragrant fruits of all time. Yet it is very rarely used in perfume imagery or in fragrance. I like that fact that DKNY has chosen this particular fruit to market their perfume named Delicious. Named after …
CNN World News 24/7
Listening to the news is one of my greatest pleasures,while typing my stories.I like CNN because it covers all the days events world wide.Unlike the local news,it is on 24 /7 and I can do what I have to do and still keep up with what is going on …
Family Circle
Family Circle is a publication that I’ve come to appreciate more over the years. I found myself looking at the issues and reading more of it than I do some other media in the same category. For example, the most recent issue is the March 2009 publication. …
The Chronicle Herald .ca
Halifax’s local newspaper is offered online as well at www.thechronicleherald.ca. I personally opt to visit this site daily, as I prefer the neat and tidy web surfing to flipping through the large, bulky paper that makes a mess on my hands and desk.
I do enjoy this site for its …
Central Virginian newspaper
The Central Virginian is a newspaper that comes out weekly in the Central Virginia region. This newspaper is a publication that is read by many people in the central virginia region. It has a pretty good circulation (around 10,000) in this region which encompasses Louisa and Fluvanna counties.
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Article: “Here’s Lookin’ At You, Squid” Written by W. Hodding Carter
“Here’s lookin’ At You, Squid” is an article written by W.Hodding Carter discussing fishing for squids, what they are, and how it has become popular to regular fisherman.
The second paragraph begins with a mini marine-biology lesson of what squids are. For some reason, even though I know what squids …
The Price is Right Game Show
The Price is Right is a game show that runs on CBS. In my opinion The Price is Right is the best game show. Drew Carey is the current host of The Price is Right and he is always very energetic which makes the show a whole …
An Article Sweet Life written by Francis Lam
Francis Lam is a regular contributor and prolific food writer for Gourmet magazine. In his current article for Gourmet, he is following Chef Susan Feniger and Chef Kajsa Alger as they’re in the final stretch of opening their new restaurant in Los Angeles called Street.
The introductory paragraph to …
Gadgets Magazine
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 …
The Fountain Magazine
The Fountain is a magazine published quarterly that has articles written about everything from scientific to literature to spiritual thought. I suscribed because I was offered a free yearlong subscrition and I figured maybe it would have something I would like to read. I was surprised when …
Love Letters Radio Program on DXMS, Cotabato City
Last December 2, following a visit to my mother’s grave in the province for her death anniversary, I got the greatest shock of my life. While I was still in the bus, my cellphone began beeping and ringing like crazy. For a moment, I thought my employer needed me …
Body and Soul magazine
This is by far my favorite magazine. It focuses on topics that range from healthy eating and stress reduction to cooking to relationships to spirituality. It has a new age bend to it, but it is never heavy handed with any specific type of philosophy. Rather, …
Food and Family Magazine: 2003 Summer Issue
I like when summer rolls around because it means some good outdoor cooking as well as fresh fruits; however, I didn’t really the Food and Family Magazine: 2003 Summer Issue because it didn’t have an abundance of summer recipes I was hoping to read about.
The front cover of Food …
The Cross Stitcher
I recently decided to subscribe to this magazine. I make different types of crafts and sell at craft shows and on-line and I am looking for different ideas. From time to time I will pick up a craft magazine in the book or grocery store to page …
Article: “Pigs With Class” by Pat Nourse
“Pigs With Class” by Pat Nourse is a relatively short article about a two day class on how to breakdown and cook a pig.
First, the article begins with little insight on, The Agrarian Kitchen, which conducts the two class of breaking down and cooking a people. The school is …
WRAL Morning News
I’m not really a morning person, but when Im up I like to watch the morning news on WRAL. What I really like about their newscast is the personalities. My favorite is Mark Roberts. He has a lot of energy and gives a good representation of what traffic is …
Nick Jr. Magazine
We didn’t subscribe to Nick Jr. Magazine but our daughter got a year’s subscription from a family friend for her birthday. And, after her getting a few issues of it, I have to say it’s pretty good.
The magazine takes her favorite cartoons and shows and puts them in a …
Haven of Rest by Charles Morris
I do really appreciate the radio program “Haven of Rest” by Charles Morrisl I find comfort and upliftment everytime I listen to the radio program. Charles Morris exercises varieties in carrying out the program. There was a time when he features well-known personalities in an interview. These personalities usually …
The Daily Telegraph, newspaper
I am someone who enjoys a good read. I like literature too, ranging from translations of the classics of both Ancient Greek and Roman writers from Xenophon to Procopius and, in later writings, from Alfred the Great’s translations to the Brontes and all points in between.
What I am driving …
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