Media Reviews
RJR 94 FM
Real Jamaican Radio, or “RJR 94 FM” as it is most commonly known, is able to boast that they are Jamaica’s oldest radio station. Around for over fifty years, it is said that even now they have the most listeners in all the island. I think they are …
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 …
Progressive Insurance Ads
Being that I’m no spring chicken anymore, I’ve seen more commercials in my lifetime than I’d care to admit. That’s why when a fun group of ads come along, it’s worth mentioning, especially since I use that wonderful remote control to avoid most commercials these days.
Being commercialed-out, it’s …
Pandora Radio (www.pandora.com)
Pandora is an online personalized radio station. You can play your station on any computer using login information. There is nothing to download.
How it works:
Pandora is very simple to use. It’s not like a play list because you get a variety of music, not just what you pick, but …
V05 Extreme Style Hair Products commercial
Now THIS is a commercial I really like. It’s a two-page spread that I found in Blender magazine. On the first page, you see a woman and man in an elevator. First and foremost, I must say that whatever building they’re in looks incredibly classy. …
V-103 Frank Ski Morning Show
I don’t listen to the radio often. But there are many mornings when I just want a dose of “what’s going on in the community.” So I turn to V-103. First of all, let me say that this station plays some of the …
Courier-Journal newspaper
The Courier-Journal is our city’s ultra left-leaning newspaper. When I was little, there was another newspaper that delivered in the afternoon. Now we just have the morning delivery of the Courier-Journal, and considering its poor quality, I am surprised we even have it now.
The Courier-Journal’s editorial page …
Prada eyewear (Fashion Rocks magazine ad)
Is that Linda Evangelista I see in this ad? I cannot tell, because the extraordinarily chic woman in the ad is clad in a pair of Prada sunglasses. Her dark hair is pinned behind her head, with some sort of intricate hairpiece. Also intricate is her …
Jet Set: The Magazine for Today’s Stylish Traveler
Traveling is one of the best all-time favorite hobby of most people. It is very seldom that you will find a person who wants to be locked up away from the world (except monks, perhaps), and even couch potatoes have been known to watch travel shows. This shows that …
Sound and Vision magazine
Sound and Vision magazine is for those into the home entertainment world. I received a free subscription to this publication, which is why I’m reading it every month. Overall, I’ve found it to be interesting and full of information. Now depending on how into electronics and …
Military Spouse Magazine
I have been a military wife for several years now. My husband is active duty Air Force. In the years that we have been together he has gone TDY (temporary duty) and deployed many times. Our daughter and I cannot go with him when he goes …
Custom Creation Foundation by Revlon (magazine ad)
Jessica Alba is again used for the Revlon cosmetics line. This time, instead of lip color, she is being used to focus on her skin. This is one icy broad. Even when she is supposed to look fresh and friendly, she looks fake. I …
A guide to “Women’s Health”
I was grocery shopping the other day and was standing in the check-out line when I saw a magazine with a good looking guy on the cover. Now, I love my husband, but this guy was hot! So of course my attention was directed at the magazine rack and …
Black Stone Cherry - Folklore and Superstition
Black Stone Cherry’s sophomore release is as impressive as their self titled this time longer and more mature, with more of the southern rock feel this is a much more satisfying listen from beginning to end, every song is catchy, and every one of these catch song grows on …
Greatest Christian Hymns of All Time radio programme
Even though I am only slightly spiritual, I would not call myself a religious person, and am especially not interested in most Christian things, even though my family is Christian. Nevertheless, there is still that rare moment when I find something Christian or religious that actually piques my …
India Abroad Newspaper
India Abroad is a newpaper published by rediff for Indians living abroad. I have been subscribing to this newspaper since almost 4 years now. It is a weekly newspaper which arrives every Saturday in your mailbox. The cost of subscribing is pretty cheap( about $32/year) as each issue cost …
Coast to Coast a.m. talk radio
I enjoy listening to late night radio,in my area, Coast to Coast is on 600 a.m. from San Diego from 10 p.m. all through the night and into the wee hours of the morning (a repeat broadcast of it follows immediately after the initial broadcast of it so you …
Lucky Magazine
This was the free replacement subscription offered to me when Domino magazine went out of business. This magazine I would not have chosen to subscribe to or even purchase an issue of. But as that decision has been made for me I continue to receive it every month.
I have …
KXTV News 10 - Breaking Coverage of Jaycee Lee Dugard
The big news around the United States on August 27, 2009, was the breaking news story of the return of Jaycee Lee Dugard. In 1991, at the age of 11, Jaycee was kidnapped from her home by a couple. On the 26th, Jaycee was found, alive, at …
Food and Family Magazine: 2005 Fall Issue
I love the fall time not solely because of the golden leaves on the trees, but because it’s the best time for home cooks to bust on the slow-cooking recipes. In the Food and Family Magazine; 2005 Fall Issue, it captures everything about fall cooking for cooks: the fast …
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 …
Eton Emergency Radio
For under fifty dollars, I purchased that new Eton Emergency Radio. It is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! It has a signaling flashlight, and a siren that can be utilized in the event of an emergency. Still, the coolest part that I came …
Catherine’s Casual Wear (magazine ad)
What a horrible horrible ad. The clothes for this line are so ridiculously “Dress Barn” that no one in their right mind would wear them. They call it Classic Careerwear. And to tell the truth, the model shown looks extremely professional. The suit …
Rush Limbaugh Radio Program
Rush Limbaugh is a conservative radio host. He is certainly the most successful conservative radio host out there. I agree with a lot of his views on certain issues but I believe that he is way to controversial and divisive. He is a conservative but I …
Workingmom Magazine
I never knew Workingmom Magazine had existed for some time now, until months ago when I visited a friend’s house. I was waiting for her in the living room coz we were going on a night out (finally!) after months of months of work, and no social life, …
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 …
Family Circle Magazine
Family Circle has always been my favorite magazine. I remember as a child staying the night with my grandmother and always looking through the piles of them she had on the coffee table. Back then I liked looking at the pictures of clothes and then seeing the food and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Tide With Dawn Stain Scrubbers (magazine ad)
Tide is one of the longest-running, best-selling laundry cleaning products on the market. I have always loved Tide, and would probably believe that it could remove any stain. Plus, the product has a distinctive smell that I love. Anyway, anyone who watches the CW network …
Frontlie magazine
Frontline is a weekly fortnightly newsmagazine published from Chennai, India. It is a reputed for its deep analysis for the current issues. Frontline belongs to The Hindu Group of India. As its sister concern the Frontline is also Left leaning.
I am reading this magazine for …
Bertie Ledger-Advance
The Bertie Ledger-Advance is an awsome periodical that comes out once a week, on Wednesday, giving Bertie County, North Carolina all of their local news. They usually average between 16 and 24 pages. The Bertie Ledger-Advance often prints special sections that keep their readers …
LG Dare Verizon Cell phone (TV commercial)
These cellular phone are really becoming the newest thing. I mean they are all the rage. Cell phones these days do more than personal computers did when they first emerged on the scene. This is the premise behind the LG Dare phone. These …
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 …
Mix96 - KYMX 96.1 - Christmas Season
Radio Station KYMX in Sacramento, referred to as Mix96, launches into a holiday season of music each and every year, though it’s not always the same. Two years ago, Christmas music began after Thanksgiving. I eagerly looked forward to a repeat last year and was ultra disappointed …
The Sportsman’s Guide
The Sportsman’s Guide is a magazine geared towards the needs of hunters and outdoors men.
This magazine offers the largest selection of hunting supplies at discount prices. They also offer a buyers club for regular customers, which gives you even more of a discount!!! You will not believe how low …
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 …
Runners World
I have the magazine Runners World delivered to my door every month. I really like the fact it gives great hints and tips for people of all abilities.
I am not a super athlete and only run for fun, and it gives new ideas each month and shows pictures of …
The San Tan Sun News in Chandler Arizona
I lived in the mid-west long ago and always enjoyed the local papers in the various small towns where I grew up as a preacher’s kid. They had that homey feel that made you feel at ease and I found the stories more interesting than the larger newspapers with all …
CANDY Magazine
This is the most popular teen magazine in the Philippines. I’ve had a few issues of it back then when I was in my preteen years. I’ve got a copy of it again today after a few years. It has 4 sections: fashion, beauty, features (celebrities, cover girls), and …
U.S. Army (magazine ad)
The United States Army has a lot of work to do in trying to get people to enlist. No one is signing up anymore. I’m exaggerating. But the point is that this Iraq war has turned a lot of people off of the military in …
DNA Daily News & Analysis
Times of India Newspaper famously known as TOI had a near monopoly run in Mumbai. No Newspaper could break its hold on Mumbai. It remained so, until DNA (Daily News & Analysis) arrived in picture three years back. Though Times of India still remains as the number one …
The Hindu Magazine
The Magazine is a weekly supplement with the Hindu newspaper. I am a regular reader of this supplement which comes on every Sunday.
Though not well designed, it is still a thing to be kept in treasure because of its amazing content. The Magazine covers plethora of activities and personalities …
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 …
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