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Oktober 25, 2007

Hanna er savnet (Hanna is missing) (updated)

This came by email last night; I've been asked to spread this. It's a missing girl in Norway, and many Norwegians read "North" (I know). Her name is Hanna. Click the picture for a larger image. The text below is as I received it; there's also a photo of her tattoo.

(5 Nov: This story has been updated).

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Posted by barry at 2:14 EM

Oktober 20, 2007

Norwegian Lesson

In order to improve my Norwegian, I've been translating some common English words and phrases for myself. Should you ever find yourself in Norway, you'll find these extra-handy. Norwegian readers can get in touch with me to correct any mistakes.

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Posted by barry at 7:54 EM

Oktober 18, 2007

Day of the Parasite

04.30 Wednesday morning. I turn out the light and go to sleep.

06:38am, I'm woken by a text message from my flatmate, who's away on her farm: "The news tells everybody in oslo to boil the drinking water even to teeth brush.. Fordi det er små parasitter i vannet. Regner med at du ikke hører nyheter." The Norwegian part of the message means "Because there are small parasites in the water. I figured that you didn't hear the news." Yes, of course I wouldn't be listening to the radio at that time of the morning, I was asleep! Well, well, bad news travels fast, as my father says from time to time. I made a mental note and went back to sleep.

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Posted by barry at 12:51 FM

Oktober 17, 2007

The Hashish War

Oslo, 12.45 am. I've just done a quick check on the street corner. Nothing.

Usually there would be a bunch of Somali guys selling hash around here, mere feet from the door to my yard. But as you can see from Østkantaivsa of 11 October, Hasjkrigen, "the hash war" is going down. In the picture the cops are arresting someone.

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Posted by barry at 2:23 FM

Oktober 12, 2007

Oslo Politics

Last month there was a local election in Oslo, and it's amazing how the traditional left-right divide remains so pronounced. Judge for yourself whether you think this is extreme or not. Here is a list of some of the things the left-wing parties were FOR and the right-wing parties were AGAINST:

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Posted by barry at 8:28 EM