Norwegian Vocabulary for Emergencies Posted by kari on Aug 9, 2011
When one learns a new language, I think that shortly after grasping numbers and days of the week, one should learn vocabulary that pertains to nødstilfeller (emergencies). Even if you find yourself traveling in a country with a high percentage of people who can speak English, when a nødstillfelle occurs natural instincts are 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…
Tragedies in Norway Posted by kari on Jul 23, 2011
I have been in complete shock since yesterday morning when I heard about the tragedies in Norway. My home away from home has experienced something few ever thought was possible. 5 years ago, when Oslo was my home, I read the newspaper every morning, the front page of which rarely contained much about Norway…
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…
Norwegian Puffin Dog Posted by kari on Jul 11, 2011
Have you ever seen a norsk lundehund? I don´t believe I have ever seen one as I wasn´t aware of their existence until I read the latest issue of Viking. I´m not usually very interested in small dogs, but this dog seems pretty cool. Besides it´s nice looking coat and adorable face, the lundehund…