Archive for 'Norway and the world'
Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Village Posted by kari on Aug 25, 2011
Skogfjorden is one of the many Concordia Language Villages in northern MN. I have, unfortunately never attended as a camper, nor as a counselor. I did not know about the program until I attended St. Olaf College. It’s such a pity that I wasn’t aware of CLV’s existence, because I certainly would have attended! For…
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…
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…
Norwegian Shipping Industry Posted by kari on Jun 22, 2011
As I am in the business of commercial import, I find myself learning new information about international shipping activities every day. I work for a Dutch company that sells seasonal and garden decor by the container load on an FOB (free on board) basis from Rotterdam or China. This means the merchandise must fill a…
Viking Influence on the English Language Posted by kari on Jun 19, 2011
Sure, there are more and more English words being incorporated into the Norwegian language all the time. Courtesy of American films, television, music, and of course the internet, modern Norwegians use words like cool, jeans, baby, drink, chips, and many more. Let´s not forget, however, the massive influence the Vikings had on the English…
June 7 in Norwegian History Posted by kari on Jun 9, 2011
There were no major historical events that happened this past Tuesday, June 7. It is, however, a very important day in Norwegian history. At least 3 huge events (that I´m aware of) occurred on this day. In 1905, it was on June 7 that the Union with Sweden officially dissolved. This Union (Unionen mellom…