Media Reviews
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 …
Rouge magazine fall 2007
I got this small free magazine in the mail. I couldn’t remember signing up for it but then I remember it is a product of Proctor and Gamble and as I get their email coupons, I am now entitled to receive their magazine called Rouge.
Rouge is a brand new …
Zip 103 FM
I think Zip 103 FM is a radio station that many young people in Jamaica listen to. I would have included myself in that statement also, but I can’t because I stopped listening to it about two or three years ago. Nevertheless, I would still recommend it to many …
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 …
Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur magazine is published monthly in the Philippines by Summit Media. This magazine never seems to run out of sensible stories to tell each month to the entrepreneurial reader. Each column is worth a read and you will never find any column dull or hard to comprehend as the …
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine
This was supposedly the pink issue. Im not a pink girl and honestly buy the time I got through the magazine I thought I’d be a little sick of pink. With pink as a potentially very predictable theme, I thought they’d be more creative. Pink can be very edgy …
LeisureZcene Travel Plus
Philippines is composed of roughly 7,100 islands. The coastline is just spectacular, and a lot of them have not been discovered. I love traveling around my country, but it has proven to be somewhat of a challenge as a lot of the places are not on the beaten path. …
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 …
D.Gray Man Manga
Conspiracy, deception, religion and darkness, this is the element of the manga that I’m reading which is named as D.Gray Man. I love the plot of this manga because it is straight to the point, kill the akuma which is known as demons that infects humans using their weird …
Interview magazine
Started by Andy Warhol many years ago, Interview magazine embraces Warhol’s idea that everyone will be famous for 15 minutes and even years after his death emulates his hipster style. Interview is a celebration of celebrity and pop culture, with pieces on the hottest actors, singers, designers and …
Quiksilver Clothing (magazine ad)
I very vaguely remember the brand Quiksilver. What I do remember is that the clothing was very surf oriented with bright colors and lots of shorts and T-shirts. This ad in Blender magazine is quite colorful, featuring a young couple on a moped in what looks like …
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 …
Cosmopolitan Magazine
What would I do without my Cosmo magazine ? I don’t even want to think about it haha . I think every woman should read this magazine on a regular basis .
Cosmo has so much to offer . I am a big fan and have learned alot from reading …
Shades 5th Avenue by Redken (magazine ad)
Again, there is a blonde with wonderful luscious hair and a pert little pouty mouth, and blue eyes. I wish that advertisers would get a bit more creative than just sticking a blonde on a magazine page and thinking that the world will buy their products because she’s “beautiful.” …
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 …
Giant magazine
When it came out last year (2005), GIANT magazine was the coolest. It touted itself as being men’s interest, but I had such fun with it. Its book and movie reviews were sharp, plentiful and on the mark, the interviews were punchy and fascinating, and even the layout …
Coconut milk shampoo by Organix (magazine ad)
Here we are again with the ads for cosmetics and other beauty products that have food in them. However, doesn’t this sound really lovely? Coconut milk sounds refreshing. I understand that it is good for you in terms of nutrients. But from the looks of …
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 …
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 …
How to Advertise Now by Kim T. Gordon
“How To Advertise Now” by Kim T. Gordon is an article about how to market on a budget during the economic crisis. She creates four ways for business owners to cut back on marketing spending without going out of business.
I thought this was a great idea because there are …
Nintendo DS “Play For Me” marketing campaign
I really like the ads where celebrities are shown playing hand-held video games against their friends. In this commercial, America Ferrera is shown having a good old time supposedly by herself, in a nondescript location. Her device has her name emblazoned on the front of the Nintendo …
iFM 96.3 (Zamboanga City)
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 …
Good Housekeeping magazine
Good Housekeeping has been around for decades. I grew up with the publication and I have subscribed to it on and off, as did my mother before me. My current subscription is one I received free online, and I’ve really enjoyed having it again since I couldn’t …
Prayer For Baby Obama (YouTube video)
You know, I didn’t really know what to make of this particular parody on YouTube. So many people have submitted some really great YouTube spoofs. And while this one was funny, it was a bit difficult to understand at first. Perhaps the sound quality is …
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 …
Article : “The More, The Merrier” Written by Cynthia Zarin
“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 …
US Weekly
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 …
Practical Horseman Magazine
Practical Horseman Magazine is an excellent resource for all English riders. There are not that many magazines for English horsemen and horsewomen, and of those publications out there, Practical Horseman is the one most respected. Practical Horseman is delivered monthly and is full of articles about horsemanship, jumping clinics, …
Article: “(East) L.A. Story” Written by Genevieve KO
“(East) L.A. Story” is an article written by Genevieve KO is about how the Asian restaurants have evolved and transcended the area of Monterey Park and she gives a sample and mini review of what the restaurants have to offer.
Before I began reading the article, I knew I …
Chadder’s Science Adventure - Day 4 (DVD)
I had volunteered to help teach Vacation Bible School this summer and signed up for Chadder’s Cinema Science. We watched a video each day entitled Chadder’s Science Adventure and also did a small experiment to go along with the theme being taught on that particular day.
Chadder’s Science Adventure DVD …
Yaz birth control (TV commercial)
I have never seen so many birth control commercials on television in my entire life. This one for Yaz is supposed to concentrate on the fact that women are fed up with the discomfort and drama that goes along with having their periods. This commercial features …
Klipsch sound system (magazine ad)
Again with all the technology, and the merging of it with music. Here we have a young man seated at his notebook with an electric guitar in the background. I guess you get the impression that he’s interfacing his music with some sort of software. The …
Money Sense finance magazine
Before, FHM and Cosmopolitan lord it over the shelves of every bookstores and magazine stands. Now, they still do but there is also a magazine that is creating a niche for itself and that is Money Sense.
Money Sense was born out of the need to address the growing …
Jane Velez (CNN)
Jane Velez has a show on Headline News, in which she comments on the latest political story, scandal, crime story or gossip topic of the moment.
Until her show came along, I really didn’t think any one person could get on my nerves quite as much as Nancy Grace, but …
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 …
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel
I love to rough it up when I travel, and I do extensive research on how I can best travel spending the least amount of money going to the best and my favorite places to see and experience. I have always relied on Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine. This …
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 …
The Nation , Thailand’s Daily Newspaper
I am to some extent a newspaper addict. I must read a daily newspaper of the place wherever I am and wherever I get to. That ofcourse also is work related. I need to keep myself updated with all the developments in the business world in the country …
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 …
WPOC
One of the best country music stations I believe in the country is our own WPOC. This station is involved in our community. They have really good traffic reports in the morning and the afternoon. They keep you informed of what is going on that will effect you …
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 …
Asian Dragon (Publication)
At first glace, Asian Dragon could well be another magazine occupying shelf space in magazine stand but upon closer examination, it has every right to do so.
Asian Dragon is a new addition to the growing titles of magazines in Metro Manila. It is a business and lifestyle magazine …
Silver Patron Tequila (magazine ad)
I am having a little trouble trying to analyze this particular magazine ad for Silver Patron Tequila. In the ad, is a large bottle of the product, featured with a green ribbon. The product itself looks top-notch. And it looks like it might be an …
Nutrisystem (Osmond Ad)
I am sure you have seen this ad while watching TV in the past because Marie Osmand is now their new spokes person for some reason. This means that she is the only person who represents this company and so she is there to push it like nothing else. …
EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER
In Eureka, there are two newspapers out, currently. One is privately owned by a local, very wealthy man, the other is THE EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER. It doesn’t take a lot of reasoning, on the part of any of our locals, to know which newspaper is probably most …
Family Circle Magazine
I recently bought the November issue of Family Circle magazine. It caught my eye while I was waiting in line at the grocery store. The cover stories that interested me where- “Slow Cooker Suppers, Walk it Off, and 30 Organizing Solutions.” Well, what a waste of money …
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