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People I recently talked to are usually aware that I've been so fascinated by the software iTunes. I searched programs on iTunes and downloaded them to the iPod. I got a wide range of tastes. From news media like BBC and the Economist to the lectures and speeches delivered in Harvard, Duke, MIT, Standford, Open University and so on. I also try to teach myself a bit German and Italian. I really have a good time with my iPod and quite attached to it.

There is something I'd like to introduce to you which I found during my exploration of iTunes. I found some Western people who live in Taiwan submitting contents onto iTunes. Probably it might also interest some of you. For example, "Big in Taiwan" is produced by Matt Hooper. He documented quite some big events occurring or occurred in Taiwan. The protest against the previous president, the fireworks in Taipei 101 and the Ghost Festival. Just to name some.

I guess probably not so many people use iTuens yet. Luckily Matt set up a website. If you happened to be interested in Taiwan or exotic Asian culture, check out this link: http://purefiremedia.com/?page_id=17. I am sure it will satisfy your curiosity.

I found a lot more western faces in Taipei and other Taiwanese cities since I came back here. Later I learned that the education ministry attempts to promote Taiwan's higher education by attracting more foreign lectures and students. Gem is a student studying animation in Taiwan. She makes her own blog and podcast which reflect Taiwanese daily life with fresh eyes. Her blog: Misadvertures in Taiwan http://misadventuresintaiwan.gemismyname.com/old/index.html

Our life in Taiwan is produced by a intermarriage couple. The blog is also a mix of words and clips. http://ourlifeintaiwan.blogspot.com/

James is a British who came to Taiwan to learn Chinese and he learns about Taiwan and Chinese culture by making podcasts. He found himself Turning Taiwanese through the process. I am personally pretty curious why he chosed Taiwan instead of China to learn Chinese. After all the traditional Chinese characters is extremely difficult for non-native speakers to learn. Here is his blog: http://www.brightbunnypictures.co.uk/

Beside all those podcasts produced by foreign residents, a group of Taiwanese aimed to introduce Taiwan to worldwide tourists by providing insiders' viewpoint. What's Up in Taiwan did a good job to connect the world to Taiwan. http://whatsupintaiwan.blogspot.com/

I am sure that there are a lot more websites, blogs, and podcasts like theirs. But it doesn't make any sense to continue the list if no one check out any of them. If you are interested in getting to know a bit more about Taiwan or lately events here, these website might be interesting gateways! Enjoy them!!
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