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Russ-not short for Russell på norsk Posted by on Apr 8, 2009

It’s almost that time of year again.  Russetid (Russ time, the ‘u’ pronounced like a short vowel with your lips pursed in a small circle).  May 1st represents the beginning of a very important celebration in Norway-graduation from high school-which lasts until May 17, Norway’s Constitution Day.  You are probably wondering what a celebration like…

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Easter and crime? What a combo. Posted by on Apr 5, 2009

The sale of crime novels in Norway increases 500% in the week leading up to Easter.  Norwegians simply love to read crime novels around Eastertime.  When I first heard this, my first question was why Easter?  Halloween seemed like the most reasonable holiday to be accompanied by a crime theme if I were to choose…

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Thor Steinar Posted by on Apr 3, 2009

I do not know who the Thor Steinar is that is behind the clothing line ‘Thor Steinar,’ but wouldn’t want to be him.  Thor Steinar is a German clothing brand which is represented by logos that have caused much controversy.  They appeared strikingly similar to the swastika until the company changed their logos.  Many more people would…

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