The Battery

Every since I was a young girl, I have vivid memories of the Battery. I was born and raised in Charleston and have frequented this location many a times. I love the calming ambiance and the beautiful, breathtaking scenery. The fountain is always filled with little kids splashing water everywhere and the same scene at the Pineapple. The dock is definitely one of my favorite parts. Looking over the railing and seeing the beatifully restored Ravenel Bridge is quite the site. On a good day you will be able to see dolphins swimming near by!
As I make my way down Waterfront Park, I see lush green grass, soft to the touch. Approaching the Battery, you watch history unfold before your eyes. To the right there are cannons and cannon balls, a picture painted of the past war that came through the Charleston area. Simply amazing. Back to the left is the Battery itself. Simply historic and beautiful. Everyone in Charleston has been to the Battery, if you have not then you are really missing out. Watching the sun set over the water will surely make you fall in love with the Holy City all over again!

NPHC

The National PanHellenic Council is composed of the  Divine 9 sororities and fraternities, which are the historically African-American Greek letter organization. There are 5 fraternities and 4 sororities. I happen to be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
On February 25, the members of NPHC here at the College, will participate in a Family Affair step show showcase. Everyone is more than welcomed to attend. This will be the event I will cover for my newspaper article.
Here's a brief gust of stepping...

Dr. Pepper 10

I am a complete sucker for a good commercial and I really liked this one. The head actor is a macho man who is doing 'manly' activities. Sometimes it may be hard for a guy to even fathom eating or drinking something that is low in calories. This commercial was made to show guys that it is ok to intake low calorie amounts. In fact at the end it even says this 10 calorie drink is not for women, continuing to play up the fact that men can too indulge in low calorie food and beverages. I really liked this commercial.

Nixon Ad

Anytime of think of a camera advertisement or commercial, I think about Ashton Kutcher and the millions he's completed. I am not exactly sure how I feel about the ad though. Looking at it closely, it appears as though the camera with the most pixels 'enhances' body features. It appears to be a good marketing gimmick, women do like to look their best.

"Unhate"

My initial reaction to this obviously photo-shopped picture is simply, wow! Reading the article, I learned that this Benetton individual is trying to promote brotherhood from powerful figures around the world. Being in a Greek letter organization I know the importance of sister/brotherhood. I am almost positive a kiss on the lips does not constitute brotherhood than a normal handshake. I find it rather offensive to portray world figures in a manner such as this without their permission.

Nazi "Aliens" and Sarah Palin?

Where should I start with this movie trailer? To be frank, I honestly do not know what to say about. It did not interest me to say the least. I was so disinterested, I cannot even remember what the gist of the movie was. It was completely corny, for lack of a better word, and simply awful. I really hope this is not a real movie, I would not spend a dollar of my money to go see it.

Character Approved

Dare to be different is one of the most widely used cliches. There is always someone encouraging others to be themselves and to be creative. Daring to be different is something everyone can capitalize on, becoming a better you and inevitably helping others who may be in the same predicament as you.
I am a huge USA network watcher. Anytime I see a Character Approved candidate, it always seems to be so compelling. Each person is so unique and so individualistic. I love it. I especially love how they highlight different types of people. They showcase people from all different walks of life. This commercial further solidifies why I absolutely adore this entire movement.

PETA

I have never been a huge animal lover by any means. I love dogs but I never get overly emotional regarding situations where people use animals for their betterment. When I think about PETA, I honestly think about radical animal lovers, willing to go to extremes to protect them. I cannot say that I agree or disagree however with their extreme measures.

This ad is well executed in my opinion, I really like it. It is overtly sexual, yet the sexuality of it helps to plead its case. These people would rather go naked than to wear fur. It sends a strong message.

Dove Advertisement

Every Dove ad I see is always so well executed. The simplicity of them are to be commended. Furthermore I love how positive and uplifting they tend to be. In today's society the overall image of what is "technically beautiful" is rather skewed and quite sad to say the least. Dove's ads, for the most part, are designed to empower people. Everyone is beautiful no matter the race, body type, or height. Society's dictatorship over what beauty entails is rather unrealistic, this commercial definitely shows this. Models do not even look like models until after they have been nipped, tucked, and beatified by Photoshop. Let us just be real with ourselves, no one really looks like that. Well, maybe some are, but the fact of the matter is that there is beauty to be found in every individual.

Does Sex Really Sell?

My overall first impression of this ad was, WOW! I literally had no other type of feeling or expression, just wow. To a young child, they may look at this ad and say they really want that from Burger King. To an older individual, we look at this ad and it completely repulses us from wanting to eat the "Seven Incher." Why would any marketing personnel think anyone would want to purchase this sandwich with the connotation it reveals? They had to have been thinking it would go over as a funny, harmless joke. For someone as prude as I am, this definitely did not make me want to "scarf down a seven incher." (If you could not tell, that was definitely a play on words.) Overall, Burger King received publicity over the ad so, I guess the ad did what it was supposed to have done.