Archive for the ‘Media’ Category

NY Times – the Wedding Page

A few weeks ago, in April, I watched 27 Dresses. A week later, read an article for Design & Diversity class on social class and weddings.
Ah… It got me very interested in the NY Times Wedding section. I had to take a look at it.

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Dave Barry and my shriveling belly

The same lecturer, in the same lecture, introduced us to Dave Barry’s pieces as examples of using humor in writing. And I cannot stop laughing…

A visit to his website.
But that’s not the funniest part.

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Starhub is pro-glbt??

Singapore censors fine cable TV operator S$10,000 for ad featuring lesbian kiss
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StarHub was reported as saying that it is disappointed with the watchdog’s decision but says it understands the concern and will work closely with partners to ensure broadcasting guidelines are adhered to.
From fridae.com
Caitlin Fua, StarHub’s Corporate Communications Manager responded: ‘We are disappointed with MDA’s [...]

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Burger King “Ambience Advertising”

Because by right, customers don’t have to be advertised to.
Anyway, I am having so much fun reading what they say about their product. It might be a whole chunk of text but read it, trust me.
Paper Bag

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“In Web World of 24/7 Stress, Writers Blog Till They Drop”

A New York Times article.
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Scary. Sometimes I think I might be like that.
If I take it too seriously.

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Some thoughts on Effective Communication 101

I was viewing another online workshop, this time on Effective Communication 101.
View: http://workshops.buffalo.edu/
Being a Communication major, I naturally thought there won’t be much to learn. However, I do have a few thoughts that I want to pen down, if not written as a paper in my undergrad years.
1. Not having facial expressions is a physical [...]

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Magazines Flood

I overbought at some brand name website and to reward me for giving in to my retail whim, they gave me a free 1-year subscription of Teen Vogue. My first issue arrived today.

I made a mistake of ordering these Lego Club magazines (free for 2 years) when all they have are pictures of display sets [...]

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