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Vol. 121, No. 25 June 25, 2010 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Tel (800) 305-0217 • www.norway.com $1.50 per copy Online News Dateline ’s new opens Norway provides NOK 7.6 million for emergency relief New light rail following tropical storm Agatha “Norway wants to help the vic- transportation tims of the storm in Guatemala. system features We are therefore providing a to- tal of NOK 7.6 million (USD 1.2 streamlined million) for emergency relief,” Ingrid Fiskaa ticketing and said. The storm has brought tor- rential rains, flooding and land- modern art slides. Over 100,000 people have been driven from their homes. “This was the highest rainfall No r w e g i a n Am e r i c a n We e k l y for several decades, and it has Staff Compilation caused extensive damage. We are maintaining close contact with The line the Guatemalan authorities with opened Tuesday, June 22 after sev- regard to the country’s needs for eral years of exhaustive work. One emergency relief and reconstruc- of the new features as part of the tion following the devastation,” system will be the automated pro- Ms. Fiskaa commented. cess of buying and selling tickets. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Information Director Ingrid Dreyer is eager to see how audiences will Photo: Paul Sigve Amundsen/Bergens Tidene High population growth The new bybanen light rail in Bergen opened June 22 after several years of planning and construction. CONTINUES PAGE 6 The population of Norway is pro- jected to rise considerably in the period 2010 to 2060, which is in- Best of Norwegian design Honorary Award dicative of continued high immi- Director and gration. However, immigration Innovative design from internationally surplus is expected to decline recognized Norwegian designers producer Margreth in the next few years. Slightly Olin recognized higher fertility and life expectan- cy is expected than in the previ- for contribution to ous projections. The projections Norwegian film show that the population size is going to increase during the next 50 years, from 4.9 million in No r w e g i a n Fi l m In s t i t u t e 2010 to about 7 million in 2060. The degree of uncertainty is high, The 2010 Liv Ullmann Honor- especially concerning the future ary Award has been presented to di- Photo: NFI.no immigration flows. The number rector and producer Margreth Olin. of people aged 67 and over will The 2010 Liv Ullmann Honorary Award The honorary award is a bursary of was presented to director and producer increase quickly, from 625,000 CONTINUES PAGE 19 Margreth Olin. in 2010 to around 1.5 million in 2060­—or more than twice the current level. Norwegian talent on ice (Statistics Norway) Photo: Bjørn Eirik Østbakken/Innovation Norway The Norwegian Opera and Ballet House in Oslo, which was designed by the Norway’s best players What’s inside? renowned Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta. debut in NHL News 3-4 Me l i n d a Ba r g r e e n stave churches, the colorful intri- Ja k e Mo e Business 5 Everett, Wash. cacies of rosemaling (Norwegian Editor-in-Chief Op-Ed 6-7 flower painting), and the familiar Norwegian design has been folkloric patterns of the Norwegian A group of hockey players Sports 8 internationally famous ever since sweater or lusekofte. from Norway are being picked up the eighth century, when the carved Best of Norway 9-17 While traditional design will by the in prows of the beautiful and fear- always be a large part of Norwe- the United States. These rising stars Faith & Religion 15 some Viking ships first appeared gian culture, creativity certainly have paid their dues by playing in over the horizon to inhabitants of isn’t limited to the greatness of European leagues, the WHL, and Calendar of Events 18 foreign shores at the dawn of the the past. Some of the most excit- for Norway. This year, Americans Viking Age. Today, nearly ev- ing 21st-century achievements will have the opportunity to cheer $1 = NOK 6.3799 eryone recognizes the distinctive in knitwear, for example, build on these Norwegians in the United Photo: Eishockey.info updated 6/21/10 curve of those ships—­ along with States. (24) signed to the Chi- the unique vertical lines of the CONTINUES PAGE 16 CONTINUES PAGE 8 cago Blackhawks. IN THE CARIBBEAN relaxation is a destination.

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Be s t o f No r w a y 3 Trade talks with Norwegian students are coming This week on Norway.com Norway endorses strong criticism of Iran in China in Norway the Human Rights Council back to the United States In the U.N. Human Rights Council June 16, Mi n i s t ry o f Tr a d e a n d In d u s t r y Number of Norwegian Norway criticized the human rights situation in Iran on behalf of more than 50 countries. He Guoqiang, one of nine members of students in the U.S. The joint statement was timed to coincide the standing committee of the Chinese Com- with the one-year anniversary of the contro- munist Party’s Politburo, is visiting Norway increased during the versial presidential election in Iran. “This to discuss Norwegian-Chinese economic re- 2009-2010 school year sends a clear and unequivocal message to the lations. He Guoqiang arrived in Norway with Iranian authorities that the human rights situ- a delegation of over one hundred people, of ation in the country is unacceptable and must whom about half are from the Chinese busi- Ro y a l No r w e g i a n Emb a s s y be improved. It also sends a clear and pow- ness community. erful message to the people of Iran that the In connection with the visit, the Min- international community is watching the situ- istry of Trade and Industry and Innovation ation and responding to the many abuses of The number of Norwegian students in Norway together with the Ministry of Com- human rights,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr the U.S. increased during the 2009-2010 merce in China arranged a business seminar Photo: Marius E. Hauge/Norway.org Støre commented. school year. In 2009-2010, 2,078 Norwegian on the Norwegian-Chinese economic rela- (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) students chose to study abroad in the United tions. students from last year. States this year, which is a large increase “Work on a trade agreement between In Canada, there were 183 Norwegian Norwegian short film nominated for from the previous year. Norway and China was high on the agenda students this year: 157 bachelor students, 19 prestigious award There are now 1,004 Norwegian degree- when I met with He Guoqiang in Oslo. We master students and seven PhD students. The The Norwegian short film “Naboen” (writ- seeking students in the United States: 718 had good conversations,” Minister of Trade total number is almost unchanged from last ten and directed by Jo Strømgren) has been bachelor students, 243 master students and and Industry Trond Giske said. year. These numbers refer to students receiv- nominated for the prestigious TV award Rose 43 PhD students. The largest increase has In connection with the seminar, there ing funding from the Norwegian State Edu- d’Or 2010. “This is a fantastic recognition for happened at the bachelor and master level. was a signing ceremony where a number of cational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) by May a short film that does not fall into mainstream There has also been growth in the num- Norwegian-Chinese agreements were signed. 2010, and thus may increase. entertainment, and especially that we are ber of Norwegian study abroad students to Norway and China signed an agreement that “This is a positive trend for the United nominated together with the application from the United States, with 1,074 students spend- the heavy cultural channels such as Arte, regulates the bilateral cooperation between States, but the numbers are still far from ing one or two semesters abroad in the Unit- BBC and Channel 4,” says producer Jeanette the two countries, the Foreign Ministry also 1999 when the total was more than 2,200 ed States this school year, an increase of 114 Sundby of Nordisk Film & TV. The film is CONTINUES PAGE 19 CONTINUES PAGE 17 nominated in the category Art Documentary Out of Scandinavia & Performing Arts, and will be broadcast on Norway joins U.N. Interim NRK. returns with Norway’s (Aftenposten) Haiti Recovery Commission “Huntsville” Specialist health service approaching NOK 100 billion The specialist health service reaches NOK 100 billion in operating costs and 100,000 man-years. The costs are still increasing, but not as fast. In 2009, the Norwegian specialist health service cost NOK 99 billion, including depreciation. Health enterprises owned by the central government account for 91 per- cent of the costs, and the private sector for the remaining 9 percent of the costs. The costs increased by 5 percent from 2008 to 2009, the lowest annual cost increase in 2005-2009. Photo courtesy of Scandinavia House The increase was approximately the same in the central government sector and in the pri- Sc a n d i n a v i a Ho u s e vate sector. Photo: UN Photo/Sophie Paris (Statistics Norway) “Out of Scandinavia” is a uniquely se- No r w a y ’s Mi s s i o n t h e Un i t e d Na t i o n s Together with U.N. Special Envoy Bill lected series of musical performances the Nations to discuss whaling ban Clinton and the Prime Minister of Haiti, first Thursday of the month at Scandinavia A 25-year whaling ban is the center of discus- Norway will be an important partner for Jean-Max Bellerive, Norway will help im- House in , headlining a myr- sion at the International Whaling Commis- Haiti in the country’s reconstruction efforts plement the Action Plan for Recovery and iad of fresh Nordic musicians that features sion’s five-day meeting in Agadir, Morocco. following the disastrous earthquake in Janu- Development of Haiti. one-off and premiere performances. Through Currently, Norway, Japan, and Iceland are the ary. The Interim Haiti Recovery Commission Norway is also a member of the board subtle and deft curating of distinctly different only countries that allow commercial whal- (IHRC), of which Norway is now a member, of the new Haiti Reconstruction Fund. A styles of music, Out of Scandinavia will sati- ing. held its first meeting June 17 in the Haitian (Associated Press) capital Port-au-Prince. CONTINUES PAGE 17 CONTINUES PAGE 8

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Ti år hadde vært nok, så kunne man gå ut i arbeidslivet noen år før Gardermoen hjelpe 6239 man eventuelt gikk tilbake til skolebenken nordmenn med nødpass igjen. Det sier Thorvald Stoltenberg til Af- tenposten.no 17. juni. – Jeg tror ikke ungdom mens flyet sto klart. I år blir er bortskjemt. Jeg er voldsomt imponert over tallene enda høyere ungdommen. De er flinkere på alle områder, og er mer modne enn det vi i min generasjon Af t e n p o s t e n var, men det betyr jo ikke at det ikke finnes problemer, sier Stoltenberg. Sommeren er høysesong for nødpass på (Aftenposten) landets flyplasser. I fjor skrev politiet bare Paragliderpilot styrtet i Jotunheimen på Oslo lufthavn Gardermoen ut 6239 pass, en økning på stive 50 prosent fra årene før. Mannen som styrtet med paraglider i Jo- Og slumsingen fortsetter. Politiet har ingen tunheimen 20.juni er kritisk skadet, men Foto: Norway.org eksakte tall, men også i år går det mot en det skal ikke være livstruende. – Tilstanden kraftig økning. nye typen som er skrevet ut med maskin. kan ikke garantere at de klarer å hjelpe alle: til mannen er kritisk, han er hardt skadd. I verste fall går flyet til ditt feriemål – Å få et slikt pass tar ti dager. Vi kan – Det beste er at folk kontakter politiet Han var veldig avkjølt da de fant ham, med mens du står igjen med koffertene og en skrive ut et nødpass for hånd i løpet av én der de bor i god tid før de skal ut å reise. store smerter i nakke og rygg. Vi er også haug med bebreidende barneøyne. time, men disse godtas ikke blant annet ved Dessverre hender det at også politiposten på redd for bukregionen. Det var i grevens tid – Grytidlig lørdag og søndag er rushtid innreise til USA, sier Fjæstad. Gardermoen er stengt ved plutselig sykdom, han ble funnet, sier Svarstad til VG Nett. for nødpass, og nå om sommeren skriver vi Et nødpass koster det samme som et så jeg kan ikke garantere at alle får hjelp, sier Mannen ble funnet et par mil fra Juvasshy- ut ca 700 slike pass hver måned. Dessverre vanlig pass, 450 kroner for voksne og 270 Fjæstad. tta i Jotunheimen i et område som heter glemmer mange å sjekke eget og barnas pass kroner for barn, men er gyldig for bare én Dette er ikke noe politiet bestemmer, Smådalen. før de sitter på Flytoget, og da kan det være reise. men gyldig pass er din viktigste billett når (VG Nett) for sent å redde ferien, sier seksjonssjef Tom – Mange er heller ikke klar over at du skal ut å fly. Fjæstad ved Gardermoen politistasjon. Norads sjef går av før tiden etter intern mange land krever at passet må være gylding English Synopsis: Last year, the wrote Senest i helgen ble et eldre ektepar nek- uro minst seks måneder etter hjemkomst. Blant 6,239 emergency passports for Norwegian citi- tet adgang til USA-flyet. Passet var gått ut annet Tyrkia og Thailand er veldig strenge på zens, which is a 50 percent increase from 2008. Norads sjef Poul Engberg-Pedersen går av på dato, og amerikanske myndigheter står dette, sier Fjæstad. “We cannot guarnatee everyone gets help,” said ett år før åremålet går ut. Engberg-Pedersen knallhardt på at de kun godtar pass av den Politiet forsøker å strekke seg langt, men police chief Tom Fjæstad at Gardermoen. er en omstridt leder som er blitt beskyldt for å ha mobbet de ansatte. Ifølge Aften- posten.no er begrep som «faglig dyktig» og Du får lønnsvekst Tror regjeringen snubler i egen arroganse «krenkende» ofte brukt for å karakterisere tross Europa-trøbbel KrF-leder Dagfinn Høybråten mener den politiske våren Engberg-Pedersen som har ledet Norad de har bevist at regjeringen gir blaffen i Stortinget og er siste fem årene. Både Arbeidstilsynet og Europeisk bankkrise Utenriksdepartementet har vært involvert seg selv nok for å forsøke å bedre arbeidsmiljøet. – Det kan presse frem ekstra har vært den morsomste og mest spennende rentehopp i Norge Af t e n p o s t e n jobben i min karriere. Men det stiller store – De rødgrønne er i sin fulle rett til å krav å være øverste leder, sier Engberg- Da g b l a d e t Pedersen. bruke sitt flertall og være seg selv nok, men (VG) Utfallet av årets lønnsoppgjør, som i jeg bestrider klokskapen i å overkjøre Stor- disse dager detter ned i folks postkasser, er tinget gang på gang. Regjeringen kan komme Imponert minister knallsterkt sammenlignet med lønns- og pen- til å snuble i egen arroganse, sa Høybråten Samferdselminister Magnhild Meltveit sjonskuttene store deler av Europa står over- da han oppsummerte den politiske våren for Kleppa åpnet Vegvesenets turistsatsing ved for. KrF på en pressekonferanse på nesoddbåten Gudbrandsjuvet i Valldal 21. juni. Dette er Mens krisen ute i Europa pågår, ser sen- Tidedronningen 21. juni. en stor attraksjon på turistveien Geiranger- tralbanksjef Svein Gjedrem for seg å øke KrF-lederen har skrevet et sommerkort Trollstigen, som nå blant annet har fått en styringsrenten med omtrent 1 prosentpoeng til statsministeren der han inviterer til bredt utsiktsbru, kafe og sørvisbygg. Samferd- neste år. Dette vil slå ut i dyrere boliglån, samarbeid om fattigdomsbekjempelse, jern- selsministeren var imponert over det anleg- også for nordmenn. banesatsing og styrking av barnevern og ru- get som nå er etablert ved Gudbrandsjuvet Senior porteføljeforvalter Olav Chen i somsorg. i Valldal. Her får turistene nå nærkontakt Storebrand føler seg trygg på at nordmenn – Vi vil gjerne samarbeide. Det er en med juvet og elva som fosser fram 25 me- vil klare seg langt bedre enn andre europeere, fare for at en regjering som ikke lytter til op- Foto: KrF.no ter nedenfor. – Satsingene fra Vegvesent krise eller ei. posisjonen, heller ikke lytter til folket. Å ha KrF-leder Dagfinn Høybråten gjør opplevelsen av naturen enda større, - Det vil fortsatt være slik at norsk lønns- flertall betyr ikke at man alltid har rett, sier Høybråten. sier Kleppa. Satsingen på Gudbrandsjuvet vekst er langt bedre enn lønnsveksten i andre mot Statoils oljesandprosjekt i Canada. Vi KrF-lederen mener de rødgrønne har er en del av Vegvesenets arbeid med nas- land. Norge vil uansett stå veldig sterkt. Jeg tok også initiativ til en debatt om religion- skapt et politisk klima som er fritt for samar- jonale turistveier. Dette gjelder 18 veistre- kan ikke se noen varsellamper for flertallet ens og troens rolle i det offentlige rom, og beid og samspill etter stortingsvalget i høst. kninger med imponerende norsk natur. En av norske husholdninger, sier Chen til Aften- det var en seier for KrF da regjeringen gikk – Det så vi klart demonstrert da Stor- av de nasjonale turistveiene er Geiranger- posten.no. med på å innføre en verdighetsgaranti for el- tinget 18. juni diskuterte Mongstad og be- Trollstigen med blant annet Gudbrandsju- Spørsmålet er om sentralbankens rente- dreomsorgen, sier han. handlet mistillitsforslaget mot olje- og en- vet. Målet er at Geiranger-Trollstigen skal heving vil komme på toppen av den allerede Ifølge Høybråten har regjeringspartiene ergiministeren. Regjeringen viste manglende få fullverdig status som Nasjonal turistvei stigende renten i pengemarkedet. innført en ny politisk stil som minner om par- respekt for Stortinget, hevder han. i 2012. Vil dermed årets lønnsoppgjør spises adigmeskiftet i hoppsporten etter at svenske Mens det i forrige stortingsperiode ble (NRK) opp av ekstra mye høyere rentekostnad? Jan Boklöv først hoppet i Vänsterpartiet. inngått brede forlik om for eksempel klima – Norges Bank skulle sette renten for- – Regjeringen spriker i flere retninger. og pensjon, må Høybråten erkjenne at KrF Dobbelt så mange får ADHD-medisin siktig opp. Men pengemarkedsrenten har Kleppa og Storberget holder for eksempel har fått svært lite politisk uttelling den siste Dobbelt så mange unge i alderen 0-19 år gått opp av seg selv, og må etter hvert lempes hvert sitt seminar om datalagringsdirektivet. tiden. får medisin for ADHD sammenlignet med over på lånekundene. I så fall slipper sentral- – Men Boklöv-stilen må jo sies å ha – I revidert nasjonalbudsjett fikk vi gjen- for seks år siden, ifølge Reseptregisteret. banken å sette opp renten, sier Erik Bruce, vært ganske vellykket? nomslag for én merknad, ikke mer. Det har – Diagnosen har økt voldsomt i Norge de sjefanalytiker i Nordea Markets, til Aften- – Ja, og det er poenget. Det rødgrønne blitt med politiske markeringer fra vår side siste 10-15 årene, mer enn i noe annet land, posten.no. spriket har blitt regelen, en del av dagens denne våren, sier han. sier Willy-Tore Mørch, professor i barn English Synopsis: The European Union’s orden. Noe slikt hadde ikke gått da vi satt i Blant det Høybråten mener KrF har og unges psykiske helse, til Vårt Land. economic crisis is causing concern in Norway, regjering, sier Høybråten. Legemidlene inneholder sentralstimuler- but “Norwegian wage growth is far better than klart å kjøre fram, er ønsket om mer satsing ende midler som amfetamin og ritalin, og the wage in other countries. I can not see any på frivillige organisasjoner, kravet om en English Synopsis: “The red-green coalition de er klassifisert som narkotika. warning lights for the majority of Norwegian nasjonal dugnad mot fattigdom og et forlik may trip over its own arrogance,” said Christian Democratic party leader Dagfinn Høybråyten. (Dagbladet) households,” said Storebrand’s senior portfo- om jernbanen. lio manager Olav Chen. – Dessuten har vi frontet viktige miljø- “Having a majority does not mean that one is saker som Mongstad-rensing og motstand always right,” he said. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JUNE 25, 2010 Be s t o f No r w a y 5 The best of Norwegian business A look at some of Norway’s greatest places to work

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“Which companies treat their people plans laid down by company leadership (or best?” is the question asked every year by at least that the execution of a strategy is the Great Place to Work Institute. They ad- completely dependent on buy-in from em- dress this and related questions by poling ployees). employees in companies the world around. Bjørn E. Hviding, a partner in Great Results for companies in Norway? Once Place to Work, made statements to these again, TANDBERG tops the list (see table points in a press release: “In an ever more on page 17). TANDBERG was at the top of knowledge-based work environment, where the list last year too, and placed second the human capital and people are the most im- year before. portant resources, trust becomes continually The result for TANDBERG is nonethe- more important. We are moving from a more less surprising in transaction-based light of its recent work environment Photo: Pål Bugge/Innovation Norway acquisition by Cisco where contracts and Systems. The study law cement organi- by Great Place to www.tandberg.com zations, to a work Exchange Rates Oslo Børs: Work was conducted environment where (June 21, 2010) Vinnere after the acquisition, but employees still ex- trust between employees, trust of leadership Navn Siste % Electromagnetic Geoservices 8,08 127,61 pressed trust and pride in the company. There and trust between business partners has be- Norsk Kr. 6.3799 is no doubt the company has recognized the come more important than before.” Protector Forsikring 10,50 11,70 importance that corporate culture plays in Although the company has evolved to- InterOil Exploration 10,90 10,10 fostering an environment of creativity and ward more specialized products, the brand is Dansk Kr. 6.0252 Prosafe Production Public 15,20 9,75 Acergy 110,30 9,64 productivity. well known Norway. Founded as Tandbergs “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is Radiofabrikk in 1933 by Vebjørn Tandberg, Svensk Kr. 7.7051 Tapere the catch phrase that may be bandied about TANDBERG is an electronics company with Navn Siste % by the likes of Annicken Rød, TANDBERG’s deep tradition in fostering good relation- Canadian $ 1.022 Unison Forsikring 4,96 -61,99 Chief Cultural Officer. 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Publisher & Editor-In-Chief As we were preparing this special is- sweeping sawdust off the floors and pick- Norwegians love to solve problems in their Jake Moe [email protected] sue on the Best of Norway, I became fas- ing up scraps were just some of the duties work. And having a persistence that goes Managing Editor cinated by the opportunities that are avail- we did. The beginning pay was five cents with that drive to figure out solutions gives Christy Olsen Field [email protected] able today— opportunities that didn’t exist per hour. After a couple of years, we were them the drive to never stop until the job Assistant Layout Editor decades ago. With the incredible growth of earning a whopping 25 cents per hour due is done. Harry Svenkerud [email protected] Norwegian firms actively involved in do- to hard work and not taking off and leaving A good friend of mine from Norway ing business here in the United States, it the job early or showing up late (of course, recently recalled his experience of Nor- Subscriptions (800) 305-0217 [email protected] is highly possible for young folks today to my brother and I were still under 12 years wegian “problem solving.” It seems that search out these companies for a lifetime old and the only way to get to the job and back in the late 1960s, bright minds from Advertising of work. Companies such as Statoil, DNV home again was in our dad’s car). That hard many countries tried in vain to solve the (206) 441-3044 [email protected] and REC employ thousands of workers— work continued all during our high school challenge of getting the oil extracted safely Contributing Editors and that is just the tip of the iceberg. If a years, although the tasks expanded greatly from deep in the North Sea­— until a group Anita Alan Carmel, Calif. person really wants to work with a Norwe- to include electrical, roofing, plumbing, of ingenious young Norwegian engineers Eric Dregni Minneapolis, Minn. gian-owned firm, it is definitely possible. painting and a collection of other duties. put their talents of solving the problem Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Rasmus Falck Oslo, Norway Fishing, oil, gas, clean energy, defense, Based on a quick mathematic calculation, together and came up with outstanding Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland technology, education, research, biotech, we were saving my dad’s company a lot of solutions. As he was telling me this story, Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway food services, publishing, tourism and money by not being union carpenters – an- he continued the discussion by giving me Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. governmental affairs are just some of the other trait when working for a Norwegian a host of examples just like that one that Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. industries with which to be involved when business owner: thriftiness! unfolded here in the United States and Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. Nina Lichtenstein Hartford, Conn. it comes to working with the Norwegians. After high school, I went to work for elsewhere around the world. Now we are Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. If a person decides to go to work for another Norwegian building contractor and seeing it happen right before our eyes with Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, La. Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. a Norwegian-owned business, I have some found the work atmosphere just the same— companies such as Statoil, REC, DNV, Op- Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. advice based on over 55 years of personal lots and lots of hard but honest work. I also era Software, THINK Car and many other David Moe Juneau, Alaska experience. First of all, you will be treated found it in the forests of Washington State firms. Because some of the world’s chal- Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. Lisa Portelli Bradenten, Fla. honestly, fairly and with respect and all you with my uncle and his logging operation. lenges are so daunting, I find it fascinating Roman Scott Herre, Norway have to do is one thing: work really, really Then I started my own company and to watch firms such as these accomplish John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. hard. Having begun my working career as as hard as I tried to escape it, I was work- amazing things with this admirable trait. Kjell Olav Strømsli , Norway a six-year-old picking up scrap wood all ing for another task master Norwegian – If you like hard work, being thrifty, and Wendy K. Winkelman Mesa, Ariz. around the job sites of my dad’s construc- except this time it was myself! Long, long solving problems, I can highly recommend CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly strives tion company, I can attest to the “working hours of energetic work were the rule and working for a Norwegian-owed firm. to make its news report fair and accurate. If you hard” experience. As a good Norwegian, he operations that were based on the “thrifty” All the best, have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly had my older brother and I starting to work model when it came to expenses. That is Jake Moe reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for right at 7 a.m. each morning, then we took the way it has been for the last 40 years. style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right a 20-minute break to chomp down a sand- If I were to identify one single trait, not to print submissions deemed libelous, in poor taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. wich and gulp some milk and at 6 p.m., we which is above and beyond the hard work • The opinions expressed by opinion writers and got to go home and collapse. Hauling two ethic and thriftiness, that is similar among letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian by fours, filling up wheelbarrows with dirt, Norwegians, is the ability to problem solve. American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor- morning was Rachel Dagnall and Anita Hill- everything is possible,” says Dagnall. in-chief. • Norwegian American Weekly is published Bergen’s new light… weekly except the first week of the calendar year, (…continued from page 1) estad’s rabbit sculpture. The four-meter-long Jorgen Blitzner, artistic project manag- the last two weeks of July, and the first two weeks react to the new ticket system. and two-and-a-half-meter high sculpture is er for light rail art, is very pleased with the of August by Norwegian American Weekly, INC. • Please send address changes to 7301 Fifth Ave. “It’s nice that people now have other located at Lake. The giant rabbit is sculpture, which really should have been in NE Suite A Seattle, WA 98115 • Annual Subscription ways to pay their fare than to go to the driver a visible proof of Bergen’s commitment to Oslo. “We were offered ‘The White Rabbit’ Cost: US$55 Domestic, US$75 to Canada, of the train. This is clearly a bottleneck for species along the new rail route. as a gift and by only paying for shipping and US$175 to Norway and all other foreign countries. traffic flow in the past. In the fall, we get one “There is no requirement for there to be installation. SINCE 1889: Formerly Norway Times & additional solution when people can sit at art along the line, but we have chosen to do it The head of the Fund is also pleased. “I Western Viking & Washington Posten. . . home and buy a ticket online,” says Dreyer. anyway,” said chairman of Bergen municipal completely fell for it, “said Knut H. Opheim. Comprising “We’ll take the feedback we get and look fund for artistic decoration, Knut H. Opheim. He thinks the rabbit is fun and recognizable, Nordisk Tidene, Decorah-Posten og Ved at solutions and make adaptations that will In addition to the rabbit, a light art installa- and believes it can both arouse enthusiasm Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, Minnesota make it easier for people, “says Dreyer. In tion is found in the two longest tunnels. The and to create debate. “Rabbits move quickly, Posten, Norrona and Skandinaven all, a total of 80 vending machines located last—and largest­— project will not be in- and that is what I expect the Light Rail to NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. around will serve the traveling stalled until the end of 2011. do.” public. The machines will be out all year “The White Rabbit” was actually a part When on the light rail, HM Queen Sonja and are designed to withstand heavy rainfall of a larger installation project in Grønland saw the next art project in the Fantoft Tun- that can occur in , accord- subway station in Oslo. The rabbit is dedi- nel. It was the HC Gilje undulating light in- Proud to bring you the ing to Dreyer. They can stand temperatures cated to the great hall there, but due to fire stallation which is meant to light up the dark Norwegian American Weekly to -25°C and can withstand heat up to 70°C. regulations, was never in place. tunnel walls. “The tunnels can be perceived To learn more about the The machines take cash in the form of coins, Dagnall is pleased that the rabbit has as a boring travel time and art can turn it into Norwegian American Foundation visit: bank card and Transport Card. found a new city to be in and still believes an true experience,” said Jørgen Larsson, the http://noram.norway.com The first thing HM Queen Sonja and that the sculpture is about the same. “We artistic consultant for this part of the project. her companions saw on light rail line as they were inspired by the theme of “Alice in Won- The artists HC Gilje and Marius Wats set out from the Nesttun station Tuesday derland” as we developed it. It’s about that CONTINUES PAGE 18 SAM & ELLIE By Ray Helle

NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JUNE 25, 2010 Be s t o f No r w a y 7 Letters to the Editor: The NAME Game Do you have something to say? Send your letters to: JUNE 25: Jorunn, Jørund Jake Moe, Editor-In-Chief • [email protected] • 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Jorunn is composed of jofurr (vills- vin/wild boar) and unnr (elske, holde av/ Dear Norwegian American Weekly, – friends that have survived the passage of love, be fond of). Jørund, originally Jo- Though an American, not of Norwegian time and kind strangers. The best of Norway rundr, may have the same interpretation descent, I have enjoyed a life-shaping jour- are its people. as Jorunn, but could also have its origin ney with Norway covering four decades from in jara (kamp/fight) and vindr (snu, vende/ childhood to adulthood. Norway is a second Vennlig hilsen, turn, veer). 25. juni home, its people a second family. The result Michael Kleiner Lars Dahl Burbank CA JUNE 26: Jenny, Jonny, June Lloyd L Larson Windom MN is an award-winning book, Beyond the Cold: Philadelphia, Penn. Jenny is actually English, pet name An American’s Warm Portrait of Norway. Victor Johansen Salt Lake City UT for Jane, the English version of Johanne, Odd M Hagen Penticton BC (http://www.beyondthecold.com) Dear Editor, the counterpart of the masculine Johannes Bronwyn Allen Redmond WA To pick the BEST experience is difficult. The article “Nå må vi være ærlige” from the Hebrew Jochanan (Herren er Nils Gjersengen Aremark Norway My brother (8) and I (11) attended a Norwe- (published on the Norwegian page in the nådig/The Lord is merciful). Jonny and Edward Olsen Riverhead NY gian school when my family lived in Oslo in June 11 issue) is a very upsetting and un- Johnny have the same derivation. June is Solfrid Myhre Price Seaside OR 1969-70. An avid sports fan, I learned about thinkable story coming from Norway which a more modern and relatively new English Mikael Rickman Southern Shores NC Norwegian sports. Living around the corner is a rich country, the people pay 50 percent name, named afer the month. The name Kjersti Iselin Lyngstad-Beakey Oslo Norway has only been used in Norway since the from Frogner Park, I went alone to a patch of of their salaries in taxes, and more in some 20th century and has evolved into the Nor- 26. juni ice, teaching myself to skate, imitating Dag cases, plus 20 percent in VAT, and therefore wegian Juni. Mrs. Erling Eilertsen Ketchikan AK Fornæs. I reveled in the “free-dom” to go to deserve more than this. Norway opens its Nancy Ring Issaquah WA the park. My father’s boss, his son, my father arms to other countries with jobs, housing, JUNE 27: Aina, Ina Ivar Strand Winnipeg Man and I attended the world speed skating cham- low taxes etc. etc, instead of taking care of Aina is Finnish and is supposed to Marit Warberg New Town ND mean den eneste/the only one. Presumably pionships at Bislett. Peder and I weaved our their own, there is something wrong with 27. juni the name comes from Aino, kown from way down through the crowd, jumped over this picture. I’m always reading about how G N Karlstad the Kalevala books. Ina is a diminutive, an Sacramento CA the railing and watched from the ice. A much money they are giving to the rest of the abbreviated form of names that end with Eunice Bellerud Auburn WA month later, we were among the thousands world, and want to “show off” on the world -ina, i.e. Karolina and Wilhelmina. Alvin Blindheim Seattle WA that walked to Holmenkollen. During the stage, I think that is a bit unconscionable, Steven Blindheim Seattle WA year, we spent a week in the Jotunheimen to say the least. At this time in their life, JUNE 28: Leo, Leon Neil Blindheim Seattle WA with families of foreign academicians and when help is needed, the country is failing Leo is the Latin word for lion, and Clara Odegaard Kirkland WA researchers sponsored by the Royal Norwe- the people miserably. I do not mean that a Leon is the French version. Dean Felthous Seattle WA Borgny Simonis Sidney MT gian Council, my first multi-cultural experi- 90-year-old person should have a heart trans- JUNE 29 Else Bentsen Seattle WA ence. A trip to Geilo was highlighted by a plant, but anything that can help a person live No information available. reindeer sled ride with the Sami. longer comfortably should be done. Norway 28. juni In December 1990, with a few phone has less than 5 million people and therefore JUNE 30: Solbjørg, Solgunn Frosty Jenstad Minneapolis MN Joan L Rynning Seattle WA calls, I arranged an interview with Lille- should not be looking at the cost when a life Solbjørg was originally Salbjørg, which is seldom used today. The name is Kristian M Seljaas Lindon UT hammer Olympic Organizing Committee. is at stake. Tonny Larsen Staten Island NY I was picked up at the train station by the composed of salr (hus, hjem, sal/house, home, auditorium) and bjørg (berging, editor of publications, showered with gifts, Hilsen, 29. juni vern, hjelp/rescue, protection, help). Earl S Hanson Poulsbo WA treated to lunch and shown the venues being Oddbjørg Petzinger Solgunn is a more recent and modern Mrs Tokle Mo i Rana Norway built. I was interviewed in Norwegian with New Bern, N.C. name composed of sol (sol/sun) and gunnr Greta Aberg Ripon WI the personnel director at LOOC in summer (strid/battle, fight, struggl). Gunnr was one 1992, while I was attending the International 30. juni of the Valkyries. Ole P Forsgren Bodø Norway School. My teacher at ISS was Audun Toven, JULY 1: Arnljot, Arnhild Sigvart Oswald Clear Lake IA in a class with people from 10 countries. The Emma Solberg Coeur d’Alene ID ISS was an incredible experience. When ISS Arnljot is Old Norse and a combina- tion of arn (orn/eagle) or originally from Thom Hansen Stabekk Norway was over, my friend and I traveled above the arinn (ild/fire, grue/hearth) and ljotr (stygg/ Sigrunn Olaussen Bellingham WA Arctic Circle to Stamsund in the Lofoten Is- ugly) or lioth (lys/light, skinnende/shin- 1. juli lands. We stayed with friends of friends. I’ll ing). The feminine name Arnhild has the Hans Staveland Denver CO always remember seeing on the dock a man same first syllable and hildr (strid/strift). Peter S Endahl Spokane WA One of the Valkyries is named Hildr. with a hand-written piece of paper “Michael Birthday listings are free Kleiner,” and the hospitality we received Give us a call at (800) 305-0217. over the next few days. In July 1996, I was asked to be the alum- Attention readers! ni speaker at the 50th anniversary of ISS. A The Norwegian American Weekly The teach caught a daydreaming Little year later, on my honeymoon, we went on a summer break is coming up! Ole off guard in history class when she tremendous tour to Geiranger-Selje-Bergen Ole No issues will published July 16, 23, suddenly asked, “Ole, what happened when on trains, buses on Trollstigen and our own Hannibal crossed the Alps with a hundred private boat. My wife was showered with the 30, or August 6. Regular printing will and resume beginning August 13. elephants?” kindness of my Norwegian family. Ole said, “He got a mountain range that The constant is the Norwegian people Ha en riktig god sommer! Lena never forgets.” Han Ola og Han Per

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Ke n No r d a n or feel that we have traveled to a place, but These can be enjoyed at home without going more Norwegian. Batavia, Ill. have not physically made the journey. So, anywhere. For those of us that like to get out if you are like me and will not be traveling and go somewhere, check out these Norwe- Visit a “Little Norway” Traveling to Norway is a great pleasure to Norway this year, or if you have traveled gian activites available in the United States. “Little Norway” towns dot the United for me, as it is for many other Norwegian- recently but did not get enough of a good States. Locations like “Little Norway” near Americans here in the United States. For thing, please allow me to introduce you to a HIKING Mount Horeb, Wis. (www.littlenorway.com) some, traveling regularly is a lot easier than few ideas for a “Mind Travel” to Norway. Go for a hike or bike ride along a local with their stavkirke from the 1893 Colum- it is for others. For many of us, a trip to Nor- A good book that includes photos or stream, in a forest or mountain area. Hik- bian Expo in Chicago, stabbur (farm store way is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and a travelogues about Norway is always a good ing is a popular Norwegian pastime, and I house), and sod roof cabins evoke the same trip of this kind is only one “wish” in a long way to travel. Many of us enjoy video trav- find that making a matpakke (travel lunch) atmosphere as open air museums that I have list of wishes. For this reason, I like to “mind els (check out Rick Steves— he loves Nor- consisting of Norwegian foods like lefse, seen in Norway. In the Pacific Northwest travel” to get me through the time between way!) or cooking shows that include travel brunost (brown cheese, also known as gje- Poulsbo, Wash. (www.poulsbochamber.com) trips to Norway— a trick we play on our segments (Andreas Viestad’s “New Scan- tost), laks (salmon) and bringebær saft (rasp- has deep Norwegian roots. Several busi- brain were we do things that make us think berry juice) helps to make the trip a little dinavian Cooking” is on public television). CONTINUES PAGE 14 Nordic Delicacies “A taste of Norway in the heart of Brooklyn!”

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He also has to deal with corrupt se- Mine,” and recently, “Death in Oslo.” Holt in your seat from the first is also a lawyer, and briefly served as Min- nior police officers. However, Harry is a man ister of Justice in 1996. She also resided in of action, clever, acts quickly, and utilizes all page to the last.” the United States. This background gives conceivable information sources as he dra- ~ BookReview.com Ms. Holt exceptional insight in developing matically solves the crime, often after many her crime mysteries. Her key characters are twists with close calls keeping the reader on ISBN 978-098181269-4 Detective Adam Stubo and his profiler wife edge until the last page. $17.95 Johanne Vik who work together to solve complex, brutal killings in Oslo. Extensive These authors are available at most ma- dialogue enables the reader to move swift- jor bookstores and online at www.amazon. Purchase your copy today! ly from page to page and remain fully en- com or barnesandnoble.com. Buy it online or at your favorite bookstore (they can special order it for you). grossed. For an autographed copy, send your check for $25.95 including S&H to the publisher: Proud to bring you the Ampersand Inc., 1050 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610 Norwegian American Weekly www.rwangard.com JUNE 25, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 14 Be s t o f No r w a y (www.nordicmuseum.org) in Seattle, Wash. and the Scandinavian Heritage Association (www.scandinavianheritage.org) in Minot, N.D. are great museums to visit as well. My friends in Norway, Ill. and at the Viking Ship in Geneva would not want me to forget to mention their museum sites.

Things that could be found in Norway The ferry near Merrimac, Wis. on the Wisconsin River (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Merrimac_Ferry) reminds me of the ferry I took to visit my cousin Marit in Norway. Photo: go.disney.com/epcot Lake Michigan was carved out during the The Norway Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park boasts authentic architecture (including North American Ice Age so you could think a stavkirke), a restaurant and bakery, and a great gift shop. of it as a fjord. Try traveling from Manitowoc Scandinavian heritage. Brooklyn, N.Y. has a to Ludington across the Michiganfjorden on Experience Norway… the SS Badger Ferry (www.ssbadger.com) to (…continued from page 14) great Syttende Mai parade in the tradition- ally Norwegian neighborhood of Bay Ridge. experience a larger ferry. Seattle has many car ferries (www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries), you nesses sell imported and locally made items, In Stoughton, Wis. (stoughtonwi.com/syt- can use one to go from Seattle to Bainbridge and civic groups have events that are very tendemai.shtml), Syttende Mai is something Island on your way to Poulsbo (see above). Norwegian. Petersburg, Alaska (www.pe- the whole town looks forward to all year! tersburg.org) is known for their Norwegian Decorah, Iowa has Nordic Fest (www.nor- Ski jumping competitions flair— with great fishing, mountain scen- dicfest.com) in July. Norsk Høstfest (www. Ski Jumping is not just a winter sport. ery, and nearby glaciers, Norway feels just hostfest.com), North America’s largest Scan- Many jump clubs meet and have competi- around the corner. In May, the Norwegian dinavian festival, takes place in late Septem- tions during the summer and fall months. National Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) ber in Minot, N.D. Check out Scandinavian Norge Ski Club (www.norgeskiclub.com) in wrote an article about Petersburg titled “Nor- Days at Vasa Park in South Elgin, Ill. (www. Fox River Grove, Ill. has a fall tournament skere enn norsk” (More Norwegian than the scandinaviandayil.com), or Scandinavia Sept. 19 this year. Check out Ski Jump- Norwegians). Fest at Vasa Park at Budd Lake, N.J. (www. ing USA (www.skijumpingcentral.com) for If you’re thinking about visiting Walt scanfest.org). If you like Vikings, check out more jump locations with events. Disney World in Florida, check out the Nor- the Vinland Seminar Oct. 15-17 in Chicago way Pavilion at the Epcot Center (http:// (www.vinlandseminar.com). Lodges and Camps bit.ly/9kihNM). In New York City, check Lodges and camps such Sons of Nor- out the great programming at Scandinavia Museums and Heritage sites way District 3’s “Land of the Vikings” House (scandinaviahouse.org), which is Museums large and small can be found (lov.3dsofn.org) located in Pennsylvania home the American-Scandinavia Foundation throughout the United States. Vesterheim near Binghamton, N.Y., have year-round and Smörgås Chef. Norwegian-American Museum (www. vesterheim.org) in Decorah, Iowa is the old- activities for Norwegian “Mind Travelers.” The Concordia Language Villages in Bemi- FESTIVALS est and most comprehensive museum in the dji, Minn. (www.concordialanguagevillages. Many towns around the country have United States dedicated to a single immi- festivals celebrating their Norwegian or grant group. The Nordic Heritage Museum CONTINUES PAGE 19

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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JUNE 25, 2010 Be s t o f No r w a y 15 In honor and memory of Weekly Wisdom Else Marie Todd Excerpts from the book “Faith for the Journey” by the late Pastor Bruce Larson. August 29, 1920 - March 12, 2010

Born Aug. 29, 1920 in Haugesund, Nor- and volunteer work at the Humane Society We read in the second chapter of and the grave. In spite of all of the stories way, Else Marie Todd died March 12, 2010 and her church. After her husband died, she Paul’s letter to the Philippians, “Have this and legends about vampires and ghouls, in Port Townsend, Wash. She came to the moved to Port Townsend to be closer to her mind among yourselves, which you have about zombies and ghosts, about reincar- United States with her family in 1925, and family. She was preceded in death by her in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the nation and the walking dead, we know of settled in the Ballard neighborhood of Se- parents Magnus and Elisa Almaas, son Rolf form of God, did not count equality with no one who has ever returned from the attle, and during the Great Depression, she Jorgensen, husband Jerry Todd, and borther God a thing to be grasped, born in the grave. The dead are dead. Period. Period. moved to Lynnwood, Wash., graduating from Olaf Almaas. She is survived by her sister likeness of men” (2:5-7 RSV). And John, Yet, central to our faith, is the belief in the Edmonds high School. She married Carl Jor- Sissel Peterson of Seattle, Wash.; her son the beloved apostle, writes in his first Resurrection of the One who left heaven gensen and they had three sons: Fred, Lee, Fred Jorgensen of Ketchikan, Alaska; son chapter: “In the beginning was the Word, and lived among us and was totally man and Rolf. In 1950, she married Jerry Todd. In Lee Jorgensen of Port Townsend, Wash.; five and the Word was with God, and the Word as well as totally God. That belief sepa- 1963, they moved from Seattle’s Magnolia grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and was God. He was in the beginning with rates Christians from every other religion. neighborhood to Walla Walla, Wash. numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial God; all things were made through him, Think about it. Buddha is dead. Moham- Else enjoyed gardening, swimming, services were held at Our Redeemer’s Lu- and without him was not anything made med is dead. Confucius is dead. Zoro- square dancing, trailer camping, traveling, theran Church in Seattle, Wash. that was made…And the Word became aster is dead. Gandhi is dead. Marx is flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace dead. Only the Christian faith claims not and truth…” (1:1-3, 14 RSV). only that God became one of us, but that Betty Homdrom The Bible doesn’t give us the option He died totally and was raised from the 1926-2010 of believing that God picked out a hu- dead. man being (Jesus) and elevated Him. The Talleyrand, the famous French states- Betty Homdrom died Johannesburg, teaching sociology and Eng- shocking fact of the incarnation is that man, was asked by a contemporary how he May 20, 2010 at the age lish at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at God Himself left his heaven, His privi- might go about starting a new religion­— of 83. Umpumulo, and chair of the Lutheran Arts leged domain, and came to live among us. something more than Christianity for an The elder of the two and Crafts Centre at Rorkes Drift. That idea is only the first obstacle to a be- enlightened France. Tallyrand had this remaining Stenberg sib- During her retirement years in St. Paul, lief in the Resurrection-that the final rest- advice: “If you could manage to be cru- lings, she was preceded Minn., she was an active member of St. ing place of God is not His heaven but, cified, entombed for three days, and ulti- in death by her parents Anthony Park Lutheran Church (including as we read in Revelation, God intends to mately raised from the dead, you might and brothers. Her husband WELCA education secretary). As an anti- make His home with us. have some success.” Theodore (Ted), two sons, apartheid protestor in South Africa, she be- As if that were not perplexing one daughter and six grandchildren remem- came the Luther Seminary South African enough, there is a second hurdle. Hu- To be continued... ber Betty as a faithful missionary partner with mission archivist and St. Paul-Lawaaikamp manly speaking, you and I know that the her husband in apartheid South Africa (1950- Sister Community Board member and event final resting place for all of us is death 1985). In those years, her duties included coordinator. Betty’s memorial service was the editorship of the Evangelical Lutheran held May 24 at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church in South Africa News magazine in Church in St. Paul, Minn. 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NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JUNE 25, 2010 Be s t o f No r w a y 17 Students… (…continued from page 3) pecially in Canada,” they conclude. Norwegians students,” says Dr. Berit For further information, visit www.nor- Johne, the Royal Norwegian Embassy’s way.org. Counselor for Science and Anita Asbjørnsen, To learn more about Norwegian students Director of International Education. “We are studying in the United States, visit the Nor- pleased with the 12 percent increase in study dic American Learning Alliance (NALA) at abroad students, but it is still more to do, es- www.gradusa.org.

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Note also that four of the 10 com- panies in the list are internet related. Statnett LEWIS O. TITLAND Quality Accounting & Tax Services for: Steria is the only energy company in the list. Certified Public Accountant Small businesses Of the large companies in Norway re- In 2009, eight of the top 100 “Great (206)789-5433 Individuals warded as “Great Places,” seven of the 10 Places” in Europe were Norwegian compa- 3824 18th Ave Specialized Assistance are companies headquartered in Norway. nies. The Great Places to Work Institute Web Seattle, WA 98119 Number two in the list is occupied by Steria, site outlines steps to assess the culture of a a company of French origin. This company company and actions that can be taken to was founded in 1969 by Jean Carteron, one build on company strengths. They calculate of the pioneers in information technology. a “Trust Index” based on a survey of employ- Steria employs 460 people in Norway and ees as well as a “Culture Audit” of manage- Heritage 19,000 worldwide. Steria’s clients are mostly ment. NordicMuseum in Europe. Other “outside” companies in the An extremely relevant note to investors, Share the Nordic Spirit! list are Adecco from Switzerland and Eniro a portfolio of stocks based on the Great Places of Sweden. Adecco is the company with to Work Institute’s 100 Best publicly traded greatest revenue in this list at €14.80 bil- companies significantly outperformed major lion in 2009 (although this is still just half indexes. To show this, two approaches to 100 of TANDBERG’s new owner Cisco Systems Best were employed on the period from 1998 at $36 billion) and is a company working di- through 2009. The “Buy and Hold” approach VIKING DAYS rectly with human capital. was simply to put equal dollar amounts into each of 100 Best stocks and hold them over Private companies the entire period. The “Reset Annually” ap- July 17 & 18, Seattle Interestingly, most of the Norwegian proach liquidated at the end of every year to companies awarded do not offer publicly re-invest in the companies according to that traded shares. Flytoget and Statnett are in es- years 100 best rank (again, at equal dollar sence government-owned, whereas the oth- amounts for each company in the list). The ers without a “ticker” are private companies. average annual yields were 6.44 percent for Among these, Reitangruppen, led by Odd “Buy and Hold” and 10.30 percent for “Re- Reitan and his family, is the company with set Annually” versus 2.95 percent for the greatest revenues at about USD $9.5 billion S&P 500 on the same time period. in 2008. Reitangruppen is behind retail op- This suggests there is a direct relation- erations such as the REMA 1000 grocery ship between treating people well and mak- stores, 7-Eleven in Norway, HydroTexaco, ing money! Norway joins… (…continued from page 3) tional Development Erik Solheim. “In addition to meeting the acute needs large part of Norwegian assistance to recon- of the population, the Haitian economy must struction and development will be channeled be set in motion again. Development efforts 10 - 5 Sat. & Sun. through this multi-donor fund. The fund is must reach all areas of the country. People Admission is free! led by the World Bank. This means that Nor- must have a reason to remain in rural areas, way is among Haiti’s most important sup- otherwise we will simply see even larger Viking Days festival offers Scandinavian porters, together with countries such as the slums and greater destitution in the capital entertainment, food, arts and crafts vendors and United States, Canada and Brazil. city,” Mr. Solheim said. Norway has provided substantial sup- Norway has initially signed an agree- Vikings! port for emergency relief following the ment to provide NOK 200 million to the earthquake. Some 200,000 people were Haiti Reconstruction Fund. At the same time, killed in the disaster, and over one million Norway wants much of the funding to go to Swedish Pancake Breakfast: 9 - 1 were left homeless. Altogether, Norway has the southern part of the country, around the $8 members; $10 non-members. Kids $6. pledged NOK 800 million for reconstruction town of Les Cayes. and development efforts in the country over “The southern part of Haiti is extremely the next few years. vulnerable to hurricanes and floods. We will Salmon Barbeque Dinner: 5 - 7 (Sat. Only) help improve emergency preparedness and “Thanks to large-scale international as- $15 members; $18 non-members. Kids $12. sistance, people have received food, water prevention efforts in this area. This is also and medicines. However, we are concerned where one of Haiti’s few remaining forests is that efforts to provide the population with found, and we want to help to protect it,” Mr. www.nordicmuseum.org @theNordicMuseum proper shelter are taking far too long. We Solheim said. 3014 NW 67th St. Seattle, WA 98117 have raised this issue with the Haitian au- Norway will be represented in the In- (206) 789-5707 thorities and the United Nations,” comment- terim Haiti Recovery Commission by Halvor ed Minister of the Environment and Interna- Sætre, Norway’s Special Envoy for Haiti. JUNE 25, 2010 • WWW.NORWAY.COM • NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY 18 Be s t o f No r w a y Bridging the gap between science Calendar of Events and indigenous knowledge “Traditional on Norway.com knowledge should For more information on these and other events visit us at: www.norway.com/calendar.asp be incorporated Does your organization have an event coming up? into science,” says Would you like to have it added to our events calendar? Send an email to Christy at [email protected] or give us a call at (206) 784-4617. Norwegian Professor Ole Henrik Magga Iowa communicate a message by writing and Nordic Fest 2010 producing their own short film, a (Scandi- July 22-24 navian) story. The workshops will be led by an experienced youth media teacher Re s e a r c h Co u n c i l o f No r w a y Decorah, Iowa Trolls, Vikings, woodworkers, painters, and two qualified assistants. Visit www. Photo courtesy of Research Council of Norway weavers, theatre productions, costumes, scandinavianstories.org. “Traditional knowledge should be incor- Professor Ole Henrik Magga at the International storytellers, and more—Vesterheim porated into science,” said Norwegian Pro- Polar Year Oslo Science Conference. Norwegian-American Museum will be a Norwegian Design At The 2010 Cooper fessor Ole Henrik Magga at the International center of activity during Decorah’s 44th Hewitt Triennial “Why Design Now?” Polar Year Oslo Science Conference. Mr. Egeland, who is co-chair of the Annual Nordic Fest, “Trekkin’with the Through January 2011 Professor Magga is former president of High-level Taskforce for the Global Frame- Trolls,” which kicks off with opening New York City, N.Y. the Sámediggi (Sami parliament) and current work for Climate Services, asked for sugges- ceremonies on Thursday evening, July Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Muse- chair of the U.N. Permanent Forum on In- tions on the kind of information the taskforce 22, and runs through Saturday, July 24. um will present the fourth exhibition in digenous Issues. “Traditional knowledge is should make a priority. Vesterheim will have special events all the National Design Triennial series in a partner to science,” he stated at the open- “Indigenous peoples know what kind day on Friday and Saturday, July 23 and spring 2010. “Why Design Now?” will ing session of the third day of the IPY-OSC, of information they need to make the right 24. For more information about this great be on view through Jan. 9, 2011, and will which had indigenous peoples as its topic. decisions, but it is difficult for them to ac- family-friendly event, call (800) 382- explore the work of designers address- Professor Magga called for improved cess the information. Scientists, on the other FEST or visit www.nordicfest.com. ing human and environmental problems communication and cooperation between sci- hand, have a lot of information, but do not across many fields of design. This year entists and indigenous peoples, commenting know what the indigenous peoples need,” he Maine there are a total of 5 Norwegian contribu- that local people in the Arctic have first-hand stated. tions to the exhibition; a clear indication Maine Nordmenn Golf Tournament knowledge of such factors as fish, animals, “It is one of the world’s injustices that in- that Norway is on the forefront of inno- August 1 birds, the land and the snow conditions. formation is unevenly distributed. The more vative design and that Norwegian artists Vassalboro, Maine “A positive development in the Arctic vulnerable you are, the less informed you are and designers— by focusing on clever, The Maine Nordmenn invite you to their presupposes a mutual understanding and re- likely to be,” concluded Mr. Egeland. beautiful and functional solutions— are first annual golf tournament! The - tour spect between the peoples— indigenous and To predict climate change in a world able to compete and succeed in a global nament in scramble format will be held non-indigenous,” he added. that has seen dramatic changes in patterns market. For more information, call (212) at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro, Sergey Kharyuchi, President of the in- of rainfall, rising sea levels that threaten to 849-8400. Maine. The cost is $40 per person, which terest organization Russian Association of drown island communities, global warming, includes greens fee, cart, and prizes. For Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and and more natural disasters than the earth has North Dakota more information, call I207) 828-5710 or Far East (RAIPON) emphasized the vulner- experienced in a hundred years, an interdis- Nordlandslaget Stevne and Festival email [email protected]. able position of the indigenous peoples of the ciplinary approach is needed. June 25-26 Arctic area. In addition, the indigenous peoples Minnesota Fargo, N.D. “The traditional activities of the in- themselves must be involved, both in terms 101st annual Stevne for Nordlandslaget digenous peoples of the North are directly of drawing attention to the kind of informa- Norway Day Bygdelag (Norwegian ancestors that came connected to the Arctic environment and its tion they need, but also as part of the obser- July 11 from ). Registration $10 wildlife. As such they have always been at vation system. Minneapolis, Minn. covers both days, and the Saturday Ban- risk,” he said. “Today, indigenous peoples IPY has included an unprecedented fo- Norway Day at 801 Minnehaha Avenue in quet extra about $14. History, culture, are facing the problem of climate change, cus on social sciences, particularly involv- Minneapolis begins at 10:30 with a wor- crafts, lectures, speakers describing Nor- which is disrupting the ecosystems of their ing the indigenous peoples of the Arctic. ship service, Children’s Barnetog parade dland. For more information, call (763) territories. Our indigenous ancestors have These groups have not only been the focus at 12:50 p.m., followed by an afternoon 786-2427 or email [email protected]. been adapting to climate conditions for thou- of research, but have also taken part in the of singers, dancers, and Norwegian mu- www.nordlandslaget.org sands of years. We must learn from them.” research process, assisting, for example, in sic until 3:45 drawings for prizes. Arts Director of the Norwegian Institute of the observation and documentation of cli- and craft demonstrations and ethnic and oregon American foods available all day. For International Affairs and former U.N. dip- mate change. Sangerfest 2010 more information, contact Shirley at lomat Jan Egeland presented a U.N. climate The IPY Oslo Science Conference was July 8-10 [email protected]. initiative to map and predict short-term and held June 8-12, and was hosted by the Re- Salem, Ore. long-term climate change, and to communi- search Council of Norway. Sangerfest 2010 will be in Salem, Ore., 7 Lag Stevne cate the results to indigenous peoples all over For more information, visit www.for- featuring favorites songs such as “Vi er July 14-17 the world. skningsradet.no. Sangere,” “America the Beautiful,” “Den Winona, Minn. Fyrste Song,” “Doggdroapen,” “Hil dig, What are your favorite ways to experience The annual 7 Lag Stevne meets at Win- Experience Norge,” and more! Visit www.pcnsa.org/ … Norway at home? Email me at ken@nor- ona State University. Featuring classes, (…continued from page 14) Events/Sangerfest2010.htm for more in- way.com or write us a letter at Norwegian genealogical research, film and musi- formation. org) is worth a look, too. American Weekly, 7301 5th Ave NE Ste A, cal entertainment, banquet and bunad As you can see, “Mind Traveling” to Seattle, WA 98115. Let us know where you parade, puppet show, dance instruction, Junction City’s Scandinavian Festival Norway can be a lot of fun! This is just the have gone, things you have done and seen and area tours. In addition, we will be August 12-15 start of experincing Norway here at home— that get you through the time between trips to celebrating the centennial for the Toten Junction City, Ore. we are sure that we missed many places in Norway— we are always interested in find- Lag, Hadeland Lag, and Landingslag. See Since 1961, the people of Junction City, the U.S. and Canada with Norwegian flair. ing out about these places. www.7lagstevne.com or call Narv Som- Ore. have celebrated their rich Scandina- dahl at (952) 831-4409. light rail and feels there must be something vian heritage by transforming the down- Bergen’s new… town area into a charming old world (…continued from page 6) the traveling public will want to see every New York town. Offering cultural entertainment and trip without being offended. Scandinavian Stories Day Camp activities in the authentic Scandinavian were responsible for each light installation Jorgen Blitzner and Knut H. Opheim June 28-July 2 spirit, this four-day event pays homage to of the two longest tunnels along the route. both welcome the artwork displays and view New York City, N.Y. the Nordic countries. For more informa- “It’s two completely different works. Gilje these as temporary forms of art on Light Norwegian participants needed! This one- tion, visit www.scandinavianfestival.com work is a wave motion in color. Wats’ light Rail. Neither the underground art or the rab- week afternoon summer program is open or call (541) 998-9372. installation is made up of several luminous bit will be installed forever. “We would be to 12-15 year olds with Scandinavian paragraphs created into simple, clear shapes. open for modern art forms such as sound, backgrounds living in New York City. In The lights are turned off and on, so they are light and video, not just focus on a bronze five creative workshop classes, the- par never exactly the same,” said Larsson. sculpture,” says Opheim. ticipants will get to explore their cultural He calls art a gift to all who travel by identities and learn how to effectively NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY • WWW.NORWAY.COM • JUNE 25, 2010 Be s t o f No r w a y 19 Liv Ullmann… beaten path… (…continued from page 1) (…continued from page 9) in a sensitive feature film format, in respect NOK 100,000, in recognition of outstanding breathtaking. In May, the Hardanger region’s of the main character. Her choice – and her contributions to Norwegian film production fruit trees are in full bloom— if you visit be- directing – of Maria Bonnevie displays a and film culture. The Liv Ullmann Honorary tween June and August, you will be treated directorial talent of international format,” Award is bestowed on a female filmmaker to some of western Norway’s most delicious noted the jury of the Liv Ullmann Honorary who has excelled through her extraordinary fruit. While a night’s stay might suffice, two Award, which for 2010 comprised Nina Ref- talent and artistic contribution in Norwe- nights allows you to fully enjoy the comforts seth, CEO of the Norwegian Film Institute, gian film or television drama. The prize was and views Hotel Ullensvang has to offer. Gunnar Johan Løvvik, Director of the Nor- founded in 2006 by the Norwegian Film In- Feeling refreshed from your time at Ho- wegian Film Festival, and Sverre Pedersen, stitute, in cooperation with the Association of tel Ullensvang, a perfect way to end your Chairman of the Association of Norwegian Norwegian Filmmakers and the Norwegian time in Western Norway is a stop in Geirang- Filmmakers. Film Festival. Previous laureates are the ac- er to visit the spectacular Geirangerfjord. A Olin was presented with the Award dur- tress Ane Dahl Torp (2006) and the director scenic day drive, which includes rides on ing the Liv Ullmann Symposium, Perform- Anja Breien (2008). several ferries across the Hardanger and Photo courtesy of Drew Gardner ing Reflections, at the Film House in Oslo Drew Gardner has traveled to Norway six “This year’s winner of the Liv Ullmann Sognefjords puts you into the normally quite June 14. The symposium was a present from times, including a three-month stay at the Oslo Honorary Award is a woman with a solid and Norwegian tourist town of Geiranger. Al- the Norwegian Ministry of Culture to Liv International Summer School in 2006. well-founded engagement in social and polit- though I usually try and avoid tourist traps, Ullmann on her 70th birthday, and organized ical issues. Through her personal and profiled the Geirangerfjord should not be missed. Be After visiting the Geirangerfjord, you can by the Norwegian Film Institute. Among the films, she has over several years been a vital aware though, that you will be surrounded understand why it has been rated the best guests were Peter Cowie (author and editor, and important voice of Norwegian cinema. by a large amount of tourists. Many tourists travel destination in Scandinavia by Lonley Switzerland), Ghita Nørby (film and stage Her strongest suit are her sharp and funda- descend onto Geiranger from the 150 plus Planet and why it is also a UNESCO World actress, Denmark), Jan Troell (film director, mental questions. A true documentarist, she cruise ships that make a call in Geiranger Heritage Site. Sweden), James Schamus (producer and pro- also participates in the public debate through from May-September. As you come into Check out these other sites for more fessor, USA), Helen Jacey (screenwriter and newspaper articles and interviews. She is, Geiranger, don’t miss Ørnesvingen, which ideas for planning your own Norwegian Ad- lecturer, Great Britain), Sara Johnsen (film moreover, an active participant in political offers panoramic views down onto Geirang- venture! director and novelist, Norway), and Petter processes, as evidenced most recently by her er and out onto the Geigrangerfjord and sur- • Norway.com: Gateway to modern Næss (film and stage director, Norway). role in the debate over the return of asylum rounding mountains. Norway (www.norway.com) seekers in Norway. Her last film is based on The views from the ferry ride from Gei- • Official Guide to Norway raw and inhuman realities, but has been told ranger down the Geirangerfjord offer equally (www.VisitNorway.com/us) as stunning views. Have your camera ready Chinese… • Official Guide to Fjord Norway (…continued from page 3) “I find it gratifying that the Chinese and as the ferry navigates down the fjord. You (www.fjordnorway.com/en) Norwegian companies strengthen their coop- will be treated to views of the Seven Sis- • Norwegian Trekking Association signed an agreement with the Chinese Min- eration. The agreements signed today show ters waterfall and as well as several differ- (www.turistforeningen.no/english) istry of Commerce on reducing mercury pol- the width of the Norwegian-Chinese cooper- ent abandoned farming houses, which are • Haukeliseter Mountain Home lution. In addition, five private companies ation. These are agreements in various areas perched on the sides of the fjord. One of (www.haukeliseter.no) signed agreements during his visit: Statoil, such as finance, culture, petroleum, renew- these farms, Skageflå, was the site of Their • Hotel Ullensvang (www.Hotel-ul- Orkla, DnB NOR, Music Export Norway able energy and the environment,” Minister Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja’s lensvang.no) and Fono. Giske said. Royal Silver wedding in 1993, guests in- • Geiranger.no (www.geiranger.no) cluded over 30 royals from all over Europe.

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