Word: pandering
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...appalled and disgusted after reading the article on recent horror films and their directors, "The Splat Pack" [Oct. 30]. These movies pander to the worst in human nature. If a society can be even partially judged by its entertainment, we're in trouble. What kind of person enjoys watching depictions of sadistic torture...
...color palette kept to a soothing selection of cream, chocolate and olive. The range of amenities is appropriately lavish, and includes a dining room seating eight to 10, a fully equipped study, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and plasma TVs scattered throughout. Use of the hotel's secret entrance will pander to your inner celebrity, as will the private lounge in which your visitors are vetted by security before admission to the sanctum of the suite itself. A night here will set you back $4,500 - not cheap, but for this level of cosseting it's well priced. Tempted? See more...
...range of amenities is appropriately lavish, and includes a dining room seating eight to 10, a fully equipped study, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and plasma TVs scattered throughout. Use of the hotel's secret entrance will pander to your inner celebrity, as will the private lounge in which your visitors are vetted by security before admission to the sanctum of the suite itself. A night here will set you back $4,500 - not cheap, but for this level of cosseting it's well-priced. Tempted? See more at singapore.grand.hyatt.com
...Raposo’s “Bein’ Green,” originally written for Kermit the Frog, ironically falls into the ballad category as well. While this track may seem like a pander on an album built for mainstream acceptance, it actually showcases McDonald’s versatility, coming off as a meditation about self-acceptance. Time will tell if she crosses over successfully, but it’s hard to imagine a better album to bring her to the masses...
...present themselves as populists, especially Reilly, so it fits well with his presenting values,” Linsky wrote in an e-mail. In contrast, “Gabrieli is trying to present himself as the meritocracy candidate, the non-political candidate, the non-insider who will not pander to an active constituency (here, UMass alums),” Linsky wrote. Gabrieli, who serves on the board of the School of Public Health, has proposed a merit-based award system which uses peer reviews to select the best researchers. He said that California, New York, and New Jersey have similar...