Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Television


Prison Break

Prison Break is an American serial drama television series that premiered on the Fow Broadcasting Company on August 29, 2005. The story revolves around a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his brother's elaborate plan to help him escape his death sentence.
The show recently concluded its third season. The uniqueness of Prison Break is attributed to its serialized story structure, a similar format used by Lost and 24, and to its setting, as very few television series were primarily set and filmed in a prison.

he following seasonal rankings are based on average total viewers per episode as recorded by Nielsen Media Research. The recording period begins in late September (the start of the U.S. network television season) and ends in late May. Third season numbers are subject to change as the television season is yet to be completed.

Season Broadcast period Timeslot Ranking Viewers (in millions)
1 2005–2006 Monday 21:00 ET
(20:00 ET mid-season)
#55 9.2
2 2006–2007 Monday 20:00 ET #51 9.3
3 2007–2008 Monday 20:00 ET #73 8.0

Music


Reggaeton is a form of urban music which became popular with Latin America youth during the early1990s and spread over the course of 10 years to North American, European, Asian, and Australian audiences. Originating in Panama, Reggaeton blends Jamaican music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba, plena, merengue, and bachata as well as that of hip hop and Electronica. The music is also combined with rapping or singing in Spanish, English or 'Spanglish'. Reggaeton has given the Hispanic youth, starting with those from Panama, a musical genre that they can consider their own.

Bachata, a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and the rural neighborhoods of Dominican Republic. Its subjects are often romantic; especially prevalent are tales of heartbreak and sadness. In fact, the original term used to name the genre was "amargue" ("bitterness," or "bitter music"), until the rather ambiguous (and mood-neutral) term bachata became popular. It has been compared to the blues.

Food

Pizza is the name of an oven-baked, flat, usually round bread covered with tomato pureeand often mozzarella cheese, with other toppings left optional. While originating as a part of Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many different parts of the world. A shop or restaurant where pizzas are made and sold is called a "pizzeria" although the phrase "pizza parlor" is also used in the United States and Canada.

The common belief is that Italians invented the pizza, however the origins go back to the ancient times. Even though we have yet to uncover archeological evidence of a Dominos Pizza before the last century, it is known the Babylonians, Israelites, Egyptians and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures were eating flat, un-leaven bread that had been cooked in mud ovens. The bread was much like a pita, which is still common in Greece and the Middle East today. Further it is known that ancient Mediterranean people such as the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were eating the bread, topped seasoned with olive oil and native spices.

Recipe:

NYC Pizza - By Satu Anne

Dough Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon corn meal
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 package yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour or unbleached white flour

Sauce Ingredients & Prep:

Combine the following ingredients in a sauce pan and cook into a smooth sauce, on medium heat, stirring regularly. Then, refrigerate or cool to room temperature before applying to the pizza.

2 cans (14.5 oz.) Roma or Furmano's Whole Peeled Tomatoes*
1 can (14.5 oz.) Roma or Furmano's Pizza Sauce*
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon California Garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne black pepper

Cheese & Toppings:
2-3 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Your favorite toppings