Food articles that feature 'television'
“Simon Amputuan” in NCIS: Los Angeles
In an article entitled Ampatuan clan the biggest winner in May 2010 elections, there was a reference to the "clan’s nation-wide, if not global, infamy." Well, it appears … (more...)
Not a fan of Horatio Kane
Last night, after dropping the girls off at the condo, I checked my watch while we were driving along Ayala Avenue and I told Speedy it was still early enough to catch CSI: Miami … (more...)
Do you have a gleek in the house?
For the past few months, I've been tempted to conduct a survey among parents with teenage kids. The question: has Glee invaded your home? It sure has invaded mine. Because of Alex, … (more...)
Those 70s shows
It started casually enough. A cousin-in-law, Candy Cruz Datu, renamed her cat from Persia to Tombei the Mist, announced it to friends and family on Facebook and, from there, it … (more...)
A wifely advice
A couple of days ago, Speedy and I were watching a TV program on Bio Channel about a man and his daughter who were reunited after many, many years. The father and his wife separated … (more...)
Sometimes, it’s okay not to be the first
In the age of mass media, and the internet, people have developed the “scoop” mentality. Everyone wants to be the first. Media outfits will pay good money to get the scoop … (more...)
Dear Teacher Blah
When I was a student, Home Economics was exclusively for girls. We cooked and sewed while the boys had their Automotive class. That was then. Cooking is now part of TLE (technology … (more...)
The Fockers and the Basterds
Except for those required grade-school essays, I don't remember jotting down New Year's resolutions. This year though, I will. I have three in my mind right now, the list is likely … (more...)
Sometimes, TV doesn’t suck
Late on Sunday evening, I was able to catch the last portion of the most recent of the 2009 Intelligence Squared debate series on BBC News Network. The title of this column is … (more...)
Perceptions and images of women
In a television commercial, an attractive young woman calls out “Darling” to the out-of-focus image of a man in the crowd. She runs to him, he picks her up, she tells him she … (more...)
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