Willamette World News
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in US | Comments Off
Hi everybody!
It is almost the end of the semester, and everybody is working really hard to get good grades, and finally be done with this amazing school year. For this reason we thought that it would be a good idea to bring a topic that refreshes our minds, when times are hard.
Music, books or movies [...]
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Vietnam | Comments Off
I found some interesting Youtube links about Vietnam here.
The first one is an introduction of “Pho” – a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine – from Anthony Bourdain. For those of you don’t know about Anthony, he’s known for eating pretty much EVERYTHING and ANYTHING on Travel Channel. He also claims that the most disgusting thing he [...]
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Germany | Comments Off
I find it very difficult to choose just one German book and film, because of the outstanding output in the arts – especially literature and philosophy – of the Volk der Dichter und Denker. To attempt simplicity, I will list the last two remarkable works I have come across.
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Japan | Comments Off
Hi~ How was everyone’s spring break? I went down to L.A. for the Spring TaB, and protested against companies on the street. I lost my voice because of yelling too much during the protesting. After few days I was able to speak, but my friend said I sound like a 40 years old businessman. Now [...]
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Ecuador | Comments Off
When it comes to movies, books and music, I think that there is a movie, that pictures Ecuador better than any other production before.
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in Moldova | Comments Off
“Oперация Ы” is one of the most popular movies in post-USSR countries. It was filmed in 1965, and is one of the most popular comedies of that time. This eccentric comedy directed by Leonid Gaidai includes 3 novellas united by the main character, cranky Shurik, who often finds himself in the most incredible situations.
By nkulande on Apr 14, 2009 in China | Comments Off
Jay Chou (traditional Chinese: 周杰倫; simplified Chinese: 周杰伦; pinyin: Zhōu Jiélún; (born January 18, 1979) is a Taiwanese musician, singer, producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award four times. He is well-known for composing all his own songs and songs for other singers.