Media Reviews
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 …
Martha Stewart Magazine
I live in a small house in a small town on a limited budget so one would have to wonder why I subscribe to Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Well, the reason is I have been able to find ideas in her magazine that I can scale down to fit …
Life Takes Visa (magazine ad)
I have seen the television commercials where the Life Takes Visa slogan is punctuated by all sorts of gregarious activities. It makes people want the freedom that a credit card sometimes feel like it’s providing. In this magazine advertisement, a guitar with five necks and five sets …
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 …
Computer Gaming World magazine
My husband is actually the one who subscribes to this magazine, but I enjoy reading it when it comes. There have been a few editorial changes lately, and the jury is still out on some of them. For instance, they got rid of one of the columns …
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 …
FEMINA women’s magazine
I read Femina fairly regularly. I must say that this women’s magazine packs in a lot for we women. Right from designer wear, pefumes, women’s issues, beauty tips, household handy hints, recipes and the works - you name a major women’s issue and in all probability you’ll find it …
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 …
Jane Magazine
Jane is a fun, sassy and progressive women’s magazine. It’s all about empowering women while not being afraid of femininity.
The magazine has a fun sense of humor, such as a regular column where they play a prank each month. The magazine’s writers all seem like people who …
PC Magazine
I started getting this magazine due to a mistake on my part. I had been getting PCWorld magazine and one of my nieces came around selling subscriptions for her school. I saw PC magazine listed and misread the name thinking it was PCWorld -which I love, and I subscribed …
Garnier Fructis Reshapable Hair Putty (magazine ad)
This guy is smiling or laughing his fool head off. It’s actually a nice, refreshing profile of the guy. But I have to admit that I am really surprised that a man was even chosen to market this product. Anyway, this hair putty is supposed to …
Art in America magazine
I am a freelance writer and artisan, for that reason I make it a point to purchase as many magazines a possible. In my search for a good Art Magazine I came across ‘Art in America’ a very specialized Magazine for the Art lover.
This Magazine runs $7.00 in …
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 …
Metro Kids Magazine
Metro Kids is one of the newer magazines for parents and children alike. It is primarily distributed in and around the area of Philadelphia, but contains a pertinent amount of useful information for parents regarding upcoming events, good products for children, ideas for creative at-home products, and new …
Daily Citizen
Everyone knows that the best way to stay informed about what is going on in town is by subscribing to the local paper. In Beaver Dam, WI, that’s not the case.
The local paper, the Daily Citizen, has been around longer than I have. And, at one time, it was …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Citi Never Sleeps (Citibank credit card commercial)
I have seen a couple of these campaigns and they are always inventive. In this ad the back of a woman’s head is shown. She has a pair of drumsticks tucked in the chignon of her hair. The caption over her head reads: “Some women hit …
Real Simple Magazine
I usually don’t like lifestyle magazines because they’re all over the place. Real Simple has all the same information as those other magazines, and yet it’s very different.
I think it’s because all the information in this magazine is put together in such a simple, paired down to its essentials …
US weekly magazine
From time to time I will buy this magazine. Even though this is another “tabloid” sometimes it has some really good pictures in it. Also, you will sometimes find really good articles here, such as when they have “Which side of the tracks are they from” showing which of …
Action & Fitness Magazine
My friends say that I am a weekend warrior junkie. Work of course takes a lot of my time, and weekends are the only times I get to indulge in my favorite hobbies. During weekdays, I rely on my magazines to get me through. I am always open to …
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 …
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 …
Chatelaine Magazine
Chatelaine magazine is something I receive monthly and get excited when it comes in the mail.
For me, it’s the perfect women’s magazine for someone in my demographic who is both into homemaking and into current events and health.
The magazine covers has articles on career, financial advice, news, reviews, health …
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 …
Good Housekeeping September 2008 issue
I must say I am very impressed with Good Housekeepings September 2008 issue. It is jammed packed with great ideas on how to save money, which everyone could learn from.
On page 164, GH claims that you can save $70 a week by doing a few things such as …
Masigasig Magazine
Masigasig is really a cool magazine. It is a free magazine sponsored by Globe Telecoms Philippines. It’s a nice magazine for people like me who want to start my own business. It gives me business ideas and it provides me with business tips as well. So it’s really helpful …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kenneth Cole Reaction Cologne (magazine ad)
This magazine advertisement for Kenneth Cole Reaction cologne really really reminds me of a Calvin Klein ad. There is shown, a close-up of a man and woman who’se faces are almost touching. From the way they are photographed, and from the background, I would imagine that they …
In Style Fashion Magazine
This magazine is priced at $13 and my first thought was ouch, it was really expensive, but I had rarely splurged on these kind of magazines in a long time and I wanted to see the red carpet’s fashion ups and downs so I bought this magazine and wasn’t …
Mirror Moms Magazine
With the rain pouring outside and two kids inside complaining about being bored and having nothing to do, I scooped up my car keys and said “Lets go”. I had no clue where I was going to go, but I knew I wanted out of the house and the …
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 …
Euphoria perfume (Calvin Klein fragrance ad)
Facing you is a young woman, about 18 - 22 years in age. You can never tell because models these days are so young, and made to look so mature, that you could actually be looking at a 14 year old girl and would never know. …
Prime Time News Headlines
Every day, once my family and I are at home, as soon as it reaches 7:00pm. we all want to see “Prime Time News Headlines”. This is a news programme that comes on one of our local television stations, TVJ. It is also one of the few things I …
Saveur Magazine
So far I am quite disappointed with my subscription to Saveur Magazine. Having been a subscriber to Bon Appetit for years and loved every issue of that publication, I started to consider adding another subscription. My first thought had been to go for Gourmet, since it comes …
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 …
DogFancy Magazine (on One Year Subscription)
I had a subscription to DogFancy magazine many years ago, when I was in middle school and students got special incentives to sell magazine subscriptions at fund raisers. I ended up buying myself a subscription to the magazine to keep up with all things dog-related. I remember …
Article Purple Haze written by Jonathan Gold
Jonathan Gold is another contributor for the food magazine Gourmet; in this article, he writes about the lost essence of violet scented drinks made long ago. Even if you’re not an alcohol consumer, you’ll still enjoy where Jonathan Gold’s article will take you and the history to be absorbed …
Preschool Guide Magazine
This magazine costs about $6, and I always am the one to subscribe for my aunts and uncles, since they have small children in their family. I love being of some help to them, and they love subscribing to this magazine from SPH distribution, as they love reading …
Converse.com (magazine ad)
This page is full of celebrities who are all wearing Converse sneakers. However, I can only recognize two of them: Santogold and Pharrell. The others are most definitely musicians, as this a mic stand positioned behind one of the other “models.” The ad itself is in …
National Enquirer
The National Enquirer is my favourite magazine. I love celebrity gossip, and the Enquirer happily provides it.
My husband jokingly refers to the Enquirer my “Bible”.
I used to love the column that Anna Nicole Smith wrote, it was very funny and yes, very wacky!!
I am not crzy about the issues …
Pandora Free Internet Radio
Pandora is a great website and music player! I really enjoy using it! If you’ve never tried it, you’re really missing out. It allows you to listen to music for free in full quality. I like that it plays full-length songs for free! And …
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