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Inflyttingsfest-housewarming party Posted by kari on Aug 18, 2011
I don’t own a hus (house), but someday when I do, I’m definitely going to throw an inflyttingsfest (housewarming party). I have older friends that own a house, but none of my friends that are the same age as me (26) have taken that jump (or can afford it). In any case, in the next…
The Golden Arches in Norway Posted by kari on Aug 11, 2011
Would you believe that there are 72 McDonald’s restaurants in Norway? I’m not sure why I was thinking about the presence of fast food kjeder (chains) in Norway. I rarely eat fast food in the U.S. and when I do, I stick to Subway, Chipotle, Potbelly’s, Panera-mostly sandwich style kjeder. I can’t remember the…
Gun Politics in Norway Posted by kari on Aug 3, 2011
After Anders Breivik open fired on innocent victims on the island of Utøya, many people have expressed their belief that Norway´s gun laws should be stricter. Until guns are banned completely from the public, rules and regulations can always be stricter. We in the U.S. have had so many instances of school shootings and…
Oslo International Summer School Posted by kari on Jul 26, 2011
With a motto of “Six Weeks of Academic Achievement and International Good Will,” the students attending the ISS this year should be very proud of what they are doing. After the horrific events of July 22 in Oslo and on Utøya, I have been feeling quite sad and troubled. I therefore want to focus my…
Norwegian glory in the Tour de France Posted by kari on Jul 20, 2011
The God of Thunder, also known as The Bull from Grimstad (a city in the Aust-Agder county) made Norway proud today. 33 year old Norwegian cyclist Thor Hushovd took first place in Stage 16 of the Tour de France. Hushovd has been riding professionally since 1998 and has won many awards along the way. In…
Cod Liver Oil the Norwegian Health Secret Posted by kari on Jul 12, 2011
Are you as overwhelmed by all of the health tips you see on TV, hear on the radio, and read about in magazines? There are certain products that claim to be the best for healthy skin, foods and herbs that are said to promote emotional stability, products that are supposed to make your teeth…
MSM- Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromsø Posted by kari on Jun 27, 2011
I´m a runner, but I´ve never competed in a race, nor do I really enjoy running with others (except my dog). Therefore, I´ve never considered a marathon or half marathon. I´ll do centuries (100 mile bike rides), but somehow I can´t even compare a century to a marathon. Biking is so much more forgiving. Anyways…