Obama and Nobel Posted by kari on Dec 9, 2009
What is the current connection between President Obama and Norway? The President of the United States is set to arrive in Norway tomorrow morning. He will receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Nominations for the prize had to be made in early February of…
Prinsesse Marthe Louise Posted by kari on Dec 6, 2009
Princess Märtha Louise, eldest child of Kong Harold V og Dronning Sonja (King Harold V and Queen Sonja)was born in 1971, which means that she has succession rights to the throne. However, even though her brother Haakon is younger than her, he comes first in the line of succession. If Märtha Louise had been born prior…
Sons of Norway Posted by kari on Dec 1, 2009
Shortly the 115th anniversay of the Sons of Norway will arrive. On January 16, 1895, 18 Norwegian immigrants organized the fraternity in Minneapolis, MN, in the heart of Norwegian-America. While the organization was originally established to protect the members and their families in times of financial hardship, it grew to become the largest Norwegian organization…
Thanksgiving Posted by kari on Nov 29, 2009
First of all, I apologize for the italic font-apparently my computer won’t let me change it at the moment. I drudged up an interesting article in the archives of Aftenposten online written by a Norwegian who was curious about the American Thanksgiving tradition. Siri, en sytten år gammel jente (a 17 year old girl), thought…
Geography, resources, and health Posted by kari on Nov 25, 2009
Norway’s location and climate, as well as natural and monetary resources are characteristics of the country that impact the general health of the population. These effects can be positive or negative. Norwegians’ mental and physical health are impacted by things like the availability of fresh seafood, the intensity of the sun due to it’s polar location…
Akershus festning Posted by kari on Nov 23, 2009
Akershus Fortress, the protector of Oslo. Built in the 1290s in response to a prior attack by a Norwegian nobleman, the compound has served as guardian in many battles and as home to prisoners from time to time. It’s proximity to the water is a crucial factor in it’s success as the majority of Norway’s…
spar penger! Posted by kari on Nov 18, 2009
Save money! If you are planning a trip to Oslo, save money! Business Week and ECA International have named Oslo the 7th most expensive city in the world. Some of the things they look at prices of movie tickets, washing machines, rice, and mineral water. Nordea’s cheif economist Steinar Juel explains Oslo’s place on the…