Media Reviews
Kompas, Indonesia Newspaper
I always thirst for the latest news. Especially the sport news and the political news. I love to read people turn over and athletes achievements. And every morning is a must for me to read them.
As long as i read newspaper, one of the best newspaper in Indonesia language …
Lifetime Movie Network TV Channel
Lifetime Movie Network is a movies only channel that’s similar to the Lifetime channel but Lifetime Movie Network only shows movies. Lifetime Movie Network is not normally included with basic TV service so in order to receive it you will most likely have to pay an additional fee. …
California Medical Board Probes Octuplet Birth by Shaya Tayefe Mohajer
In this article, “California Medical Board Probes Octuplet Birth” by Shaya Tayefe Mohaher, more details and facts are revealed surrounding the case of Nadya Suleman–the woman who gave birth to the octuplets.
The thing I was most impressed with about this article was the fact Arthur Caplan, bioethics chairman at …
The Sunday India
Once waiting for the train at station I came across the Sunday Indian (TSI). I bought to pass my time since it was too cheap and looks smart enough to attract the possible reader. This is a weekly magazine published from New Delhi, India.
After going through the first issue, …
Heartland Women newspaper
Almost two years ago, mother/daughter team Chanda Green and Dalus Kulich sat at Chanda?s kitchen table and hatched an idea that almost no one thought would actually work.
The two women shared a love of journalism and the newspaper industry, but had poor experiences with greedy bosses and corporations more …
Listen Up Personal Sound Amplifier (TV commercial)
For $21 dollars you can watch TV in peace instead of having someone in your household tell you to turn down the volume because they’re trying to sleep. The “Listen Up” personal sound amplifier appears to work for couples in which one of the members is …
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, …
Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse (magazine ad)
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 …
20 Biggest Record Company Screw Ups Of All Time
This was a pretty interesting article. Compiled by a group of authors, this piece marked twenty different major missteps of the recording industry. It’s meant to be a somewhat sarcastic piece of journalism which briefly points out some of the bad decisions that music execs …
Alan Magnus Radio Personality
The Jamaican radio personality Alan Magnus has worked on Real Jamaican Radio or RJR as it is most commonly known for a very long time. In fact, I think he might just be the radio personality working there the longest. One can listen to him on weekday mornings from …
Reader’s Digest magazine
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 …
Woman’s Day
Woman’s Day is one of many ‘women’s magazines’ that has been around for a long, long time. It’s full of recipes, diet suggestions, and ways to live healthier. It’s a publication that sometimes I enjoy and sometimes find very easy to just flip through the pages. The …
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 …
Writers Digest
I love to write short stories and poetry . I’ve submited some of my work in little contest that I’ve won a little recognition for. But, until “Writer’s Digest” I was sort of dishearted about my little “talent”.
This magazine is wonderful for anyone that is interested in …
VisitOrlando.com (magazine ad)
If I wanted to advertise a website for Orlando, Florida, I would certainly not do it in this way. I might have some imagery of the golf courses, the swimming pools, or perhaps even Mickey Mouse. But what I wouldn’t do is have a close-up shot of …
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (Hilfiger magazine ad)
At first glance, I really assumed that the pretty blonde model in this ad had one leg submerged in water. It was not until I looked closely that I realized that the camera angle is what was responsible for the optical illusion. The woman is featured …
Pos Kota
I know this newspaper since i was a kid. This is the most common newspaper that middle low class worker and family like my family read. This newspaper is very cheap, maybe that’s why this newspaper is very popular at that time.
The newspaper it self consist of a 20 …
Vanity Fair Magazine
One of the hobbies I refuse to give up, despite the present economy, is reading. There are few things as personally enjoyable to me as being able to relax with a cup of hot tea and a good magazine. So, since going out to movies and restaurants isn’t as …
Total Girl Magazine
I was scanning for women’s magazines when I found this Total Girl Magazine. It was a popular teen star that’s on the cover. So I purchased it. When I got home, I was so surprised because I thought this magazine is for older girls, but it’s for tweens! I …
Time Out New York Magazine
I have been reading Time Out New York Magazine for quite some time now and I must say it is the go to guide for getting around New York. The cover price is $2.99 per issue, which is extremely cheap for any magazine nowadays. The layout is easy …
Total Biscuit, The Cynical Brit
Satirist video game reviewer, The Angry Video Game Nerd, has spawned many a YouTube reviewer. Some have created a persona all their own while other have tried to ride his fury-driven coat tails. The Happy Video Game Nerd, Caddicarus, and Angry Joe stand out as some of …
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 …
Pie In the Sky (Wired article feature by Joe Brown)
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 …
MacGruber Pepsi Ads
On the Saturday Night Live of Super Bowl Weekend 2009, three ads were shown for the first time. One of these ran in the last quarter of the Super Bowl game itself. Saturday Night Live has an ongoing skit that parodies the famous 80’s show, MacGyver, starring …
Magazine Cook’s Illustrated
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 …
Business Licenses and Permits
“Business Licenses and Permits” by an unknown author at entrepreneur.com is an article for business owners about various types of operating permits and licenses they will need to legally run their business.
I think it is important for new business owners to know what type of licenses and permits they …
Rouge magazine
I began getting the free magazine Rouge last spring and I am so glad I kept up my membership. This small magazine roughly the size of an oversize paperback novel is chock full of beauty tips and trends for the upcoming winter.
Every issue of Rouge contains letters to the …
Maximum PC Magazine
If you are a hardcore computer geek then there is no doubt that you know this magazine. Those of you who are not computer geeks will find a lot good information in the magazine too.
The idea of the magazine to appeal to the hardcore computer geek but …
College Lifestyle Magazine
It was only until I got a free copy of this magazine at a career expo at a local university did I know that this magazine existed. In fact, I had only remembered hearing of a show on a local television channel with a similar name that covered the …
People magazine
I buy People magazine every single week. I love it because this magazine doesn’t only talk of celebrities , it also has lots of articles about big news that is happening around the world.I would say it is 50/50 mix of celebrities and human interest.
People magazine debuted in 1974, …
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 …
Nivea “Live and Be Loved” (body lotion magazine ad)
Singer Duffy has been chosen for this particular ad. In a close-up photo, she is shown with a little dab of the lotion on her nose. She is looking up and off into the distance. But you can see that she has a little of …
TV Guide Channel
The TV Guide Channel began essentially as just a scroll of cable listings. Now it’s a network with original programming. The one theme that is consistent is that TV Guide Channel is all about entertainment and nothing else. You may find paid programming during the wee …
Yellow Pages Advertising
I am not very pleased with the results of my advertisement for my tutoring business in the yellow pages. About 6 months ago now I placed an advertisement in both yellow pages online and Yellow Pages phone book. However the advertisment only got published in the phone book in …
Veranda Magazine
I am an avid reader when it comes to books. But, I don’t feel the same way when it comes to magazines. I like magazines for the pictures. After all, it isn’t poetry that’s inside these magazines. Especially when the articles are routinely lengthy, I feel they’re just filler …
The Foundation for Better Life TV Ad Campaign
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, …
Maxim Bungalows (magazine ad)
Ahh yes, it was only a matter of time before some kind of irresponsible luxury item made its way on the pages of this Blender magazine. I have heard of the Polaroid beach house, but don’t know much about it except that it’s for the spoiled celebrities …
Bushmills Irish Whiskey (magazine ad)
I like this ad. There is something earthy and old about it. I know it’s probably the fact that whoever thought of this wanted to ensure that the person perusing the magazine stopped here and realized how old and classy this alcohol is. Seeing barrels of …
Mega Glo by Wet n Wild cosmetics (magazine ad)
They needed a mixed looking model to really set this ad off, and they got on one. I know that sounds a little prejudiced. But there are so many ways that this product could be marketed a bit more creatively. The Latina looking model has …
Local news with the Star
The Star has maintained its stand above the rest of the local daily English newspapers for years due to its down to earth writings and layman English terms unlike its some of its competitors which presents their papers in “Business style English”.In addition to the printed daily newspaper, the …
Act like a Lady, Think Like a Man radio show
I’ve been wanting to talk about this show for very long time. But I purchased the book from Barnes and Nobles for almost $25.00. I have been huge follower of the Steve Harvey morning show for a couple of years now. When I heard that …
Heat Magazine
Heat Magazine is a guilty pleasure of mine. It is gloriously gossipy and rather bitchy too, but it is difficult to drag my eyes away from it until I have looked through the whole thing. It has features on various topical glamorous celebrities (Katie Price, Victoria Beckham, …
Parker Spitzer TV Show
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 …
Metroactive: A Magazine for the Weekend Warrior
I have been a long-time reader of Action Asia magazine, the magazine that is all about travel and adventure in Asia. It is a fascinating read because I have to admit, I am a weekend adventurer junkie. I was happy to find this magazine called Metroactive in my local …
Life in Hell: A Baghdad Diary by Aparisim Ghosh
I just read an article in the August 14,2006 Time Magazine. It details the life of a Time Magazine writer in Baghdad. It is an important thing to read. It is sad, it is tragic, it should and will affect people’s opinion of the war in Iraq. If you …
Flavors (A Food Magazine)
Whenever we do our grocery at any SM supermarket, I see the magazine Flavors featured prominently on their shelves. Their marketing strategy worked on me, and I finally relented and bought one to help me navigate our kitchen. I like this food magazine than Foodie because the font and …
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