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The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 7
(Synthpop pioneer O.M.D. releases new album) Many bands and artists, especially those whose music lies on the confines of dance, electronic, and other synthesizer-heavy music, often cite O.M.D. as highly influential because O.M.D. is
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Nakatikim Ka Na Ba ng Kafantopi?
(Part 2: Australian and East Indian) If you’re sick and tired of eating the same or similar dishes, then it’s time to explore the cuisines of other cultures. You’re lucky; you live in Winnipeg—a
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A Truly Intelligent Person Is Someone Who
(On the Importance of Keeping Updated) One reason I enjoy checking out profiles of friends and acquaintances on Facebook is because I get to have a glimpse of other people’s mindsets and worldviews, how
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Sex, Drugs, and Rock… Not Always!
As far as I could remember, many parents and religious and community leaders have always associated Rock music with sex, drugs, and other vices. Some parents believe that their Rock-music-loving teenagers are treading a
Read More »A Truly Intelligent Person Is Someone Who
(On the Importance of Keeping Updated) One reason I enjoy checking out profiles of friends and acquaintances on Facebook is because I get to have a glimpse of other people’s mindsets and worldviews, how
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Dapat Nga Bang Ikahiya ang Paggamit ng Sawsawan?
[On the Universality of Seasonings and Condiments] Seasonings and condiments are an aspect of Filipino cuisine that many Filipinos feel embarrassed about, perhaps because of the appearance, color, and smell of many of these
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A Better Way to Discover New Music
Some music enthusiasts argue that the bands and music coming out of the current generation are nothing but crap. I beg to disagree! Perhaps they don’t have the initiative to take advantage of sources
Read More »Finding a Sense of Culture in Language (Filipino-Grammar Terms part 2)
In the last issue, we learned the Filipino counterparts of several English grammar terms like parts of speech and punctuation marks. Now here are some more English grammar terms that have counterparts in Filipino.
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Pseudonymity in Writing Is It Cowardice
Many, if not most, writers and authors proudly byline their articles. Why not—it’s their bloodwork—so perhaps almost anyone would want to get the proper credit, even if only to stamp such articles with their
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Go On, Don’t Be Shy, Scream Your Heart Out
(On Music Fans and Idols and Their Detractors) I’ve already written in the past similar articles concerning the so-called music-idol phenomenon. However, the ongoing Justin Bieber fever, which to me is nothing new, still
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