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Entries from March 2009

Vote Earth

March 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Well, its better late to the party than never showing up at all, right? I feel a little slow to catch on to this amazing movement, but thanks to Renny, I found out in time! The info: In December 2009 world leaders meet in Copenhagen to agree on a post-Kyoto policy for tackling climate change. [...]

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Tags: News

Norways Health Care

March 21st, 2009 · No Comments

When you are an American coming for a country where health care is impossibly expensive along with insurance rates, I thought that I would have a pleasant surprise as far as this goes when I moved to Norway. I would really love to hear about others experiences with health care in Norway or in Europe. [...]

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Tags: Norway · Other

Light And Dark

March 21st, 2009 · No Comments

It is interesting living here in Norway and experiencing the dramatic change in light through the seasons. It does not matter where you work or what industry you are in. From me, a nanny to people who work in schools to jobs in health care, the lack of light affects us all. During the summer [...]

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Spring Is Coming

March 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Spring is coming! Its time to start dreaming of where to go for your summer vacation, its right around the corner! Weather you are coming here to Oslo or are checking out your Machu Picchu travel plans, one thing is for sure. Spring is on its way here in Oslo! There have been enough days of [...]

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Tags: Other