Sound (Not Noise)
Sound (Not Noise) for the people of Norway The once green pastures are now stained with traces of vivid carmine— sparkling blood, blitzkrieg, no time to run. The meadow at the foot of the hill is now of a carmine hue, Oslo cries on a Friday afternoon. To impose with death what you esteem so … Read more
Weekend Update: The Club Scene & Stereotypes
Its been a while since I’ve done a “Weekend Update” and although the original idea for this one dates back to two or three weekends ago, it’s still worth the post. I’ve never really been the party animal, but neither am I the nerd type. I’m somewhere in between the extremely mild party animal and the somewhat hermit-like individual. In other … Read more
Just another Brick in the wall
The simple complexity of bricks turned to rubbles celebrated its 20th Anniversary– the Fall of the Berlin Wall that is. But, I leave it to historians and connoisseurs of International Relations to digest and over analyze the ins and outs of the intricate significance of the Berlin Wall and its fall. As for me I’d like to engage in philosophical … Read more
“You can’t fire me…I’m committing suicide!”
LiveScience, in the past 20 years more than half of American workers say they are dissatisfy with their jobs, and that’s only in America. Of course not every everyone dislikes their jobs, some enjoy it, yet a few others despise it so much that the only act of emancipation they can devise is death! So if you … Read more
Europeans vs. Indigenous Natives
This past Monday, October 12, the world celebrated the “Meeting of two Worlds”– or the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. But really there is such a monstrous debate over what the day should be called. While some celebrate with pretty parades and poems, others call for insurgency and emancipation. Here are some … Read more
Who knew theories could be so much fun?
I present to you The Fun Theory. Somehow everything is better with fun! – Lady of Press
Ich mine Deutsch Guilty Pleasure
Having just done a post on Anne Frank and the Holocaust it seem very fitting to write a piece on German Culture– I mean it! Why not? Last night I came across one fabulous song by German artist Peter Fox. It is a seriously catchy song, and while I don’t understand a single word he … Read more
Job Lottery
A chain of supermarkets in Italy hopes to bring new jobs to 10 lucky winners with its innovative idea– a job lottery! Every costumer spending £30, or more, at this specific supermarket will automatically receive a ticket in the draw. The winner will be announced in October and the gran prize is a year-long contract, … Read more
You say “Tomato” & They say “Tomatina”
Tomatoes are underrated. Luckily, Spaniards are attempting to salvage tomatoes from becoming a boring pulpy fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable. Every year on the last Wednesday of August the Spaniard town of Buñol, in Valencia, comes together to celebrate La Tomatina– the world’s largest tomato food fight! This messy tradition originated in … Read more
