Media Reviews
Prevention Magazine
I subscribe to Prevention magazine, and look foward to getting it in the mail each month. Each issue is chock full of great information.
They have articles on just about everything. I enjoy articles on nutrition and fitness. I am always on the look out for new exercises.
Some of my …
1-800-GEEKSQUAD (magazine ad)
I have always been fascinated with the idea that you can call a little number when you’re having computer issues, and a licensed professional will come right over and help you with all your ills. I have seen the Volkswagen beetles with the black, white, and orange labels …
The Sunday Times
One of the leading newspapers in the world in —˜The Times’ It started way back in the early nineteenth century, if I am not mistaken. Certainly, its reputation was such that it was called, —˜The Thunderer’ in that century and it was read by all classes. In the fullness …
Grace To You By Pastor John MacArthur
I do really appreciate the radio program “Grace To You” which is aired on FEBC DZAS every night at 9 in the evening Monday to Friday.
The preacher of the program Pastor John MacArthur is a gifted preacher who is an excellent exositor of Bible doctrines and teacings. He …
All the News You Need
In the future they will have a single pill that contains all the nutrients you need. You take the pill and you don’t have to eat again for maybe a day, depending on how they design it. Well, the Economist is today’s news magazine version of the …
Kohl’s Clothing Love Revolution (TV commercial)
I have never shopped at Kohl’s. But I understand that they have good bargains. When I think of Kohl’s, I think about the things that you would see at Target or Wal-Mart. And I think that the quality would be perhaps a little better, …
Best Buy Gift Card (magazine ad)
If you had a gift card for Best Buy, would you feel like it was burning a hole in your pocket? Well that’s what this ad wants to make you believe. Now, I know that Best Buy offers many more products than movies and music. In …
Home Depot Joey Logano commercials
For years, Home Depot has sponsored Tony Stewart in the NASCAR Cup Series. His bright orange, number 20 car was always recognizable, and Tony and his team did a host of commercials for the company, some of them darn entertaining.
With the advent of 2009, though, Stewart has left …
Zeno acne fighter (magazine ad)
I have never heard of an electronic device that kills acne bacteria. I don’t know how I really like this idea. I mean, the concept of killing acne without messy creams and other potions is nice. But the electronic aspect is a little bit hard to …
The Girls Next Door (E! network show)
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, …
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 …
Vaseline Cocoa Butter (magazine ad)
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 …
Chadder’s Science Adventure - Day 4 (DVD)
I had volunteered to help teach Vacation Bible School this summer for the first time! I signed up to be an assistant in Chadder’s Cinema Science!
In Chadder’s Cinema Science we watched a video each day entitled Chadder’s Science Adventure and also did a small experiment to go along …
Handyman Club of America Magazine
I just got my first issue of this magazine. My 17 year old brother and I are always talking about home improvement projects and when I saw this, I signed us up. I figured it’d have one or two easy projects. This magazine is more than I expected to …
Texas Roadhouse in East Madison, WI
For anyone, this is my favorite cheap steak restaurant. There is just something about the way they cook their beef, because it seems to be perfect all the time. The meat is also so perfectly seasoned, while being so tender. I love the perfected blend of different seasonings which …
KYMX - 96.1
Radio stations come and go with the decades and certainly in this day and age, more attention is given to playing company favorites than fan favorites, and that frustrates me. After listening to country music for a few years and becoming totally disenchanted with its same repetitive tracks, …
US Weekly Magazine
I will admit that I never heard of US Weekly until I won an annual subscription to the magazine when I entered a contest. As someone who indulges in everything fashion and sometimes a little celebrity gossip, I was pleased when I started reading the magazine to see how …
DKNY.com (magazine ad)
There is a blonde featured in the middle of what looks like New York. She is wearing a one piece bathing suit that has a bright orange sash around the middle. The piece itself is a combination of black and grey horizontal stripes. The model has …
Philippine Daily Inquirer
For me, Philippine Daily Inquirer is one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines. In fact last year, according to the research conducted by Neilsen Media Research, Philippine Daily Inquirer had once again ranked at the very top.
I am buying this …
Mega: Philippines’ Fashion Magazine
Mega is the more expensive (just a tad) counterpart of Preview Magazine, both local fashion magazines in the Philippines. It is published by the Mega Publishing Group, and is exclusively about fashion in the Philippines and fashion relevant to the Filipinos. I patronize this magazine, buying their monthly issues …
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 …
Creating a Great Business Card by Kim T. Gordon and Ivan Misner
“Creating a Great Business Card” by Kim T. Gordon and Ivan Misner is an article about how pivotal a business card can be for a business and how to create one.
Finally I thought, a business article about how to create the perfect business card so newbies such as myself …
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 …
Northwestern Mutual Investment Company (magazine ad)
Now this is an ad that I can get behind. A woman is shown standing completely clothed on a rocky shore. Past her uplifted hands are seven men flying away from her. The slogan reads: “Let Your Worries Go ” I …
Advance magazine for respiratory therapist
If you are looking for one place where you can read about the latest in respiratory therapy as well as job openings around the united states and continuing education credits, then look no more. The advance Magazine for Respiratory Therapist is the one place that you can obtain …
Andy Capp
I haven’t spent a great deal of time reading the comic strip Andy Capp in the past. But, recently, I’ve found myself looking at it on a daily basis.
I’m not sure why this is. To be honest, I’ve never found it overly funny. But, there’s something about it I …
IMAN luxury eye shadow (magazine ad)
Again Target has done it again with a wonderful ad. I had no idea that they even sold IMAN products. I shouldn’t be surprised since they sell all sorts of wonderful items for women of color. But in this ad, the eye shadow …
Design For Humanity by Billa Bong (magazine ad)
I don’t think I have ever heard of Billa Bong. It sounds like a really funky clothing line. And I see that there is a model on the page wearing an array of bathing suits. The suits are very vintage looking and are nowhere near that …
Octuplets Fallout: Should Fertility Doctors Set Limits by Bonnie Rochman
With all the news spiraling across television screens about the California woman who gave birth to octuplets; it wouldn’t be long before articles began circulating on the internet about the birth as well. More so about the practices of fertility doctors and whether it was legal to implant the …
Bon Appetit Magazine
Bon Appetit Magazine, the popular gourmet publication, has been around for years and enjoyed a formidable reputation. This is deservedly so. I discovered the magazine myself just a couple years ago, and since I started my subscription, I’ve kept every copy I’ve received. For anyone who …
VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine
I’ve been acquainted with VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for what seems like forever. My grandfather was a AAA member and once I became responsible for my car, so was I. Thus, I’ve received the VIA - AAA Traveler’s Companion magazine for more years than I …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sirius Radio
I really enjoy listening to Sirius radio. I like the variety of the selection of stations. I find that I hear songs I have not heard in years.
Sirius radio is satellite radio. The sound quality is excellent.
There is something for everyone to enjoy from Talk radio, …
CRNTalk with Robert Conrad: Stanley Livingston radio show
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 …
National Geographic Kids
As a mom so excited to see his son growing up, I was looking at every bit of educational tool I can provide for my son. Among those which I considered, I decided to subscribe to National Geographic Kids about 7 years ago and have maintained my subscription for …
Key Milwaukee magazine
Key Milwaukee is a monthly visitor guide that is offered free at the Information Desk inside the Grand Avenue Mall. I pick one up every month as it is always filled with great information. The magazine is small, measuring about 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches. On average it …
I.N.C. Clothing (magazine ad)
Macy’s has a new line of clothing called I.N.C. The ad is a bit confusing though, because the name Rianne is used in the advertisement. There are few other words. So at first I thought the clothing line was called Rianne. …
Yahoo News
Once or twice when I am browsing the internet for news stories, I might see a story on Yahoo News that I decide to record. However, I do not use it too much since I think that going to Yahoo News to get the latest news stories comes with …
Frontline news magazine
Frontline is an Indian newsmagazine published fortnightly from Chennai. I have been reading this magazine for the last three years. In fact, I have become addicted about it because of its impeccable quality and professionalism shown in journalism.
Though this magazine belongs to the spectrum of left, it still attracts …
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine that I agreed to try on trial basis. I received an issue the other day. It is the October issue so needless to say it has many fall ideas in it. It includes Halloween cupcakes among others. I like Better Homes …
Mark Larson Radio Show
Mark Larson is a radio talk show host on KOGO 600 on the AM dial in San Diego.
This guy has had me laughing or at least smiling for years. Very few people are as quick witted or can turn a phrase like Mark. He started out years ago on …
Raleigh News and Observer
The news and observer is one of the best local papers I have ever seen. Ive lived in a great deal of different places, most of which have had a sub par local newspper. The news and observer does a good job of letting people in the area know …
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