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1. Sound Waves- For Norway's visitors November 06, 2008 Sound Waves- For Norway’s visitors A new waterfront landmark opera house is poised to put the Norwegian capital on the world stage. www.aonetrip.com Oslo has never been known as one of Europe’s operatic centres, but that may soon change. Den Norske Opera & Ballet-Norway’s biggest producer of opera, dance, and symphony concerts -has a brand –new, world-class home. Designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta (whose resume includes Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina), the USD 840 million building was inaugurated on April 12 with a gala performance of music ... (read more) Author: jagi cheema

2. Advantages of Internet Marketing November 03, 2008 The internet has a significant role in making the world smaller and distances shorter. It has made possible trade and communication to be discussed and completed regardless of the countries of origin of the business parties. Whether it's on the busy streets of Bangkok or in the fjords in Norway, people can get together and do business at the speed of sound and light. For more help go to www.internet-marketing-word.com .Millions of products and services are being traded online every day and intrepid internet marketers have taken advantage of this new ballgame to continuously promote their produ... (read more) Author: Abhijeetdeep singh

3. Tips To Finding The Best So You Think You Can Dance Tickets October 28, 2008 The number one rated show of the year 2006 'So You Think You Can Dance’, has been winning accolades from all over the world for the past couple of years. This show’s format helps explore the top dancers from various countries like New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Malaysia, and Norway. Some grand prizes for the winner in the past have been a Hybrid SUV, $100,000 cash, a dancing role in Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show and obviously, the title of ‘America’s Favorite Dancer’. So it is but natural for anyone who loves watching various different forms of dance as well as dances fabulously to try and ... (read more) Author: reed tieri

4. Ski History, Into the Past of Skiing October 24, 2008 The first skis may have been used by a hunter or a traveller, as they were commonly used during the long winters in Northern Russia and the Scandinavian countries. Early skis were not made for speed, but where designed to keep a traveller on top of the snow as they went about their business. The oldest skis were found in Norway, where it’s believed that the first skiers tied bones of large animals to their boots with leather straps. All of the early skis had a boot mounted to the ski only at the toe, with the heel free to move up and down, what we now call a Nordic ski. Short skis were found... (read more) Author: Jason Lewis

5. Have a Pleasant Experience at World Showcase & Silver Springs October 20, 2008 World Showcase represents eleven different countries of the world including America, the United Kingdom, France, China, Morocco, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Italy, Norway, and Germany. It is located in Walt Disney Resort’s Epcot which is known as future world. World Showcase is however, is situated by the side of beautiful scenic lagoon. This is such a breathtaking area that is filled with shops and buildings. Unique in its kind, World Showcase offers you a wonderful break from rest of the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. You will be stunned to experience the variety of cultures, cuisines and theme... (read more) Author: juli smith

6. Strictly Come Dancing October 14, 2008 Strictly Come Dancing and its spin-offs have been a phenomenal worldwide success. The first country to adopt the show was Australia. The U.S has a version called "Dancing with the Stars". Other offshoots are seen on tv in Brazil, Bulgaria, Argentina, the Czeck republic, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Panama, Peru, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey and the Ukraine. The show enjoys unprecedented popularity and was the most popular television program in the world in 2006, reaching ... (read more) Author: Luz Cudjoe

7. Mayhem - black metal bend from Norway October 02, 2008 MAYHEM is a Norwegian black metal band, formed in 1984. The current lineup is: Attila, Blasphemer, Hellhammer and Necrobutcher. Former band members took following pseudonyms: Blackthorn, Dead, Euronymous, Grishnackh, Kittil, Manheim, Maniac, Messiah, (someone even dared to take such pseudonym), Nordgaren, Occultus, Torben. One of the bend members Per Yngve Ohlin (Dead) committed suicide in 1991, three years after he joined the band. The other band member, Oystein 'Euronymous' Aarseth, found him with his vanes slit and a gunshot wound in his head. Euronymous quickly drove himself to Oslo to ... (read more) Author: Krunoslav Zazar

8. GORGOROTH - black metal band from Norway September 29, 2008 GORGOROTH is a Norwegian black metal band. It was formed in 1992 and has repeatedly changed its lineup. At the end of 2007 there was a conflict among the members of the band. Founder of this band Infernus left and formed his own GORGOROTH, while two other members Gaahl and King keep going with the old GORGOROTH. On the web-site of Infernus GORGOROTH can be found that made an alliance with Satan in 1992, and then he formed this band. This is the hugest possible sin. Band has released many albums and here are some: - Pentagram, with following songs: Crushing the Scepter (Regaining a Los... (read more) Author: Krunoslav Zazar

9. Emperor - black metal band from Norway September 29, 2008 EMPEROR is a symphonic black metal band from Norway . It was formed in 1991 and its members are: Insahn, Samoth and Trym Torson. They released several albums and EP: - Wrath of the Tyrant, with following songs: My Empire's Doom, Night of the Graveless Souls - Reverence, with instrumental Opus a Satana - IX Equilibrium, with following songs: Curse You All Men, The Warriors Of Modern Death On their album In the Nightside Eclipse there is a song Inno A Satana. These are the lyrics: O' mighty Lord of the Night Master of beasts Bringer of awe and derision Thou whose spirit li... (read more) Author: Krunoslav Zazar

10. Christmas Tree Farming: The History of an Industry September 19, 2008 The history of the Christmas tree farming industry in the United States dates back to the year 1851, when an entrepreneurial farmer named Mark Carr hauled two sleds full of evergreen trees into New York City to sell them. As the story goes, he sold all the trees, and thus a new industry was born. In 1901, Christmas tree farming began on a larger scale when a farmer in New Jersey planted 25,000 Norway spruce trees. He harvested and sold them just 7 years later for $1.00 per tree. The Christmas tree farming industry experienced slow growth during the first half of the 20th century. In 1... (read more) Author: Ellen Bell

11. Free Tuition - In Norway September 12, 2008 Many schools in America - schools that few people know of - are actually 100 percent tuition tuition free. Schools like Berea College, City University of New York's Teacher Academy, College of the Ozarks, Cooper Union, Curtis Institute of Music, Deep Springs College, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, are among the better known. There are also tuition free schools found in Europe, where this practice of 'education for all' is even more widespread . One example of a tuition free college is the Jonkoping International Business School. Located in Sweden, the Jonkoping International Business... (read more) Author: Barbara von Ahlin

12. What Makes Oslo A Great Attraction September 02, 2008 Oslo is the capital of Norway and the largest city in the country. In 2007, Oslo has been ranked by Reader?s Digest as the second most greenest and the most livable city. Let us know more about this Scandinavian paradise. The municipality area of the city covers approximately 454 sq. km. The population of the town is 1.42 million. The population of town is made up of 25% immigrants. Oslo has a mild climate due to the Gulf Stream bringing temperate waters from the Gulf of Mexico. The city is dotted with 343 lakes which along which the residents of the town and visitors spend their leisur... (read more) Author: Gen Wright

13. British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia Seek Anti-Trust Immunity for New Cooperative Venture August 26, 2008 British Airways Plc, American Airlines and the Spanish carrier Iberia are seeking immunity from anti-trust laws in the United States and Europe on a proposed joint venture that is likely to involve revenue sharing, price fixing and intra-coordination of schedules, sales and capacities. If permitted, the collaboration will effect flights as far afield as Mexico and Norway. Two of the three, BA and American, applied for immunity with a similar project in 2001 and were rejected. Despite the addition of a third carrier, executives express confidence in their plan because of changes in the mar... (read more) Author: J Hardy

14. Researchers study amino acid linked to artery disease August 22, 2008 High levels of the amino acid homocysteine are often a risk factor for coronary artery disease. Researchers in Norway recently studied the effect of lowering those levels. Researchers thought they could “lower the risk for having further heart attacks and related disease,” said Dr. Marta Ebbing, a researcher at the Haukeland University Hospital in Norway. The study focused on more than 3,000 patients with coronary artery disease. Some received a daily dose of vitamin B-12, B-6 or folic acid. Others received a placebo or sugar pill. Patients’ homocysteine levels were monitore... (read more) Author: patty patty

15. Magnificent Oslo Attractions August 19, 2008 Oslo, the capital city of Norway offers a palette of attractions to a visitor. The city is rich is history and culture which are well preserved in the city’s museums. Let us take a guided tour of the Norwegian capital. Oslo is synonymous with the Nobel Prize. One of the major attractions of the town is the Nobel Peace Center. On an Oslo sightseeing tour the Holocaust Center and the Vigeland Sculpture Park are high on the itinerary list. The city’s is famous for The Norwegian Opera and Ballet which is enjoyed by residents and tourists who come here from Europe and many different parts of ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

16. Panic Attacks and Natural Menopause Relief August 04, 2008 My good friend had a ticket to fly to Norway, something she had wanted to do for years. To my utter amazement, when she got to the airport she suddenly became filled with anxiety and fear that she simply could not board the plane. This was my first introduction to a panic attack, in fact, I had never even heard the term. When we found that it was her hormones that had become severely imbalanced due to constant stress, it made sense that the stress of international travel just pushed her over the edge. She was a wonderful woman, but had the bad habit of completely over-committing hers... (read more) Author: Randy Hough

17. The Norwegian Forest Cat July 14, 2008 The Norwegian Forest Cat is an attractive cat with a pretty coat and good looks. This cute cat originated centuries ago in Northern Europe. It is known thus in its native lands as Norsk Skogkatt, meaning literally 'Norwegian Forest Cat'. Though it is a natural breed, it is neither a wild cat nor feral. In face it was quite common as a domestic cat in Norway before it was formally appreciated and recognized as a breed in Germany in the late nineteen thirties. The cat's appearance is a customization to the wintry climate of Scandinavia. The coarse double layered coat protects it from cold a... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

18. Nights of Passion and Pleasure in Scandinavia's Opera Houses July 03, 2008 Planning a trip to one of Scandinavia's cosmopolitan capitals? If you'd rather spend the night with the local glitterati than with the tourist hordes, try a visit to the opera ! Opera is exciting and romantic. If you like (or even don't like) musicals then you'll love opera ! Here are some of the Scandinavian opera highlights. 1. The Swedish Folk Opera (Folkoperan) The Folkoperan is a small and intimate opera house located in Stockholm's trendy southern quarter of Sodermalm. Besides classics like Romeo and Juliet, the Folkoperan is widely appreciated for it's alternative and modern p... (read more) Author: Lina Lindlom

19. MANTRA at MS Innvik in Oslo. Ras Nas July 02, 2008 Tanzanian musician Ras Nas aka Nasibu is ready to make this year’s summer in Oslo one of the hottest. Ras Nas with band plays at MS Innvik 18th July 2008. This will be a night of live roots reggae, African music and poetry. In short a night to remember. Put a cross on this date in your calendar and do not miss the show! Also appearing at this summer event dubbed “MANTRA” by the organizers, are Papa Lion aka Mankind (USA) and dancer Adjei (Ghana). Dj Dominic is the night’s scratcher from the control tower. The show at MS Innvik is one of the rare live Ras Nas' shows in Oslo. The night... (read more) Author: Kongoi Productions

20. Basic Info On Online Gambling In Norway June 07, 2008 When many people hear the terms Norway and gambling in the same sentence they think of some of the best poker players in the world. Some of the people at the top of the world poker ranks are from Norway, yet the country does not allow online casino play for any of its citizens. This is a frustrating thing for many residents of Norway that just want to get online and have a good time like everyone else. The country already has laws in place making it illegal to play in an online casino, but they are considering laws like the United States has, making it difficult, almost impossible for mo... (read more) Author: Ajeet Khurana

21. World Environment Day 2008: Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy June 02, 2008 World Environment Day, which is commemorated each year on June 5th, is one of the most significant mode through which the United Nations stimulates the global awareness of the environment. It is by this way that the United Nations attract political attention and enhances action to shape a better global environment. Each year the World Environment Day is celebrated in recognition of unique theme. Norway was honored to host International World Environment Day 2007 celebrations in recognition of the theme -- 'Melting Ice - The Hot Topic'. Over a hundred nations across the globe celebrates the Wor... (read more) Author: dorothy smith

22. Hydrogen Vehicles May 31, 2008 Hydrogen cars are becoming more and more popular as car manufacturers are heeding the call to become more energy efficient. Last week there were a few posts regarding various initiatives, namely Norway's HyNor and California's Hydrogen Highway Network, which looked at how these two places were working on ways to bring the technologies of hydrogen to their locations. Today, I thought we would end the month by looking at various hydrogen vehicles that are currently manufactured. Audi A2H2 Audi's combines sports car features with hydrogen storage tanks and an electric motor. The vehi... (read more) Author: David Tanguay

23. The Hydrogen Road of Norway May 29, 2008 In the last post, the focus was on California's Hydrogen Highway Network initiative. This one will look at a similar initiative, but on a global scale. HyNor, the Hydrogen Road of Norway, joins various industries together in order to accomplish a goal that has been in the making for several years. Although 2008 is the final year of this project it began in 2005. The beginning conceptualization started 2 years prior that in 2003. HyNor, an infrastructure produced from hydrogen energy, runs along a 580 kilometer (roughly 360 miles) route between Oslo and Stavanger. The types of transpo... (read more) Author: David Tanguay

24. Geilo in Norway May 24, 2008 Geilo in Norway stands 800 metres high, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 feet. Geilo is positioned three and a half hours from the capital city, whilst having good road and rail links to the village. Set amidst amazing scenery just off the banks of Fjord, Geilo is at the heart of Norway's "Winter Wonderland". Maintaining its reputation as an excellent family resort, Geilo has seen visitors from Europe and beyond since early 1900s. Geilo remains unspoilt, with true Norwegian character firmly intact. With more than just skiing facilities Geilo is home to... (read more) Author: Jasmine Stone

25. The Viking Raiders and the Helmets They Wore May 21, 2008 The Viking warriors are some of the most popularized and famous in the pre-medieval times. Hollywood and social clubs have glorified these warriors with movies and costume parties. Even a pro football team is named after them (Minnesota Vikings). But where did they actually come from, and did they really have horns on their helmets?The Vikings were a Scandinavian people who came out of present day Norway, Sweden, and that whole area in Northern Europe. They stared raiding and expanding their territory in the late 8th century ad and into the 11th century. They were famed for the long boats... (read more) Author: John Hilde

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