International Eelpout Festival

O.K., I have to admit that there are some strange festivals in Austria. But none can compare with the International Eelpout Festival in Walker, Minnesota this weekend. Don't know what an eelpout is? Take a look at the website!

http://www.eelpoutfestival.com/

A Zulu Krewe Mardi Gras

Check out this slide show!
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/13/travel/escapes/0213-zulu_index.html

And the article from the New York Times:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/travel/escapes/13Zulu.html

Krispy Kreme Challenge

Krispy Kreme is a brand of doughnuts in the U.S. Check out this unusual race/eating competition!

http://www.examiner.com/x-260-Seattle-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m2d7-Krispy-Kreme-challenge--Could-you-run-eat-a-dozen-donuts-and-then-run-back

Recipe has 5000 calories and 500 grams of fat!

If anyone wants to make this, please invite me!

http://www.bbqaddicts.com/bacon-explosion.html

We're off to see the Wizard!

If you REALLY want to understand American culture, then you have to see the WIZARD OF OZ. The IMDB lists over 900 popular culture references to this classic (including 23 references in the Simpsons!).

The English Film Series resumes in 2009. Please join us on

Wednesday, February 4 at 3:45 pm

in the Media Room.

Tell Joey if you want to order pizza!