Thank you for accompanying me in this, your comments, emails, contributions to lively discussions makes this a rather fun experience. Here is a little something to share with you, if folk rock is not your thing you can safely give…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Also not in Norwegian news; Jewish funeral procession in Oslo suffers harassment
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First an admission – one Norwegian newspaper did report on this incident – the Christian daily Dagen. Excellent as though it is, it is hardly a paper read by your average Norwegian, so for the majority of Norwegians, who rely…
Not in Norwegian news: PLO might revoke recognition of Israel
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Lifted from ynetnews.com ‘PLO might revoke recognition of Israel’ Executive Committee Member Hanan Ashrawi says Palestinian leadership may renege on its recognition of Israel if peace process continues to falter Elior Levy As Fatah and Hamas promote their reconciliation efforts…
Chanukkah candle number 8, that’s it for now!
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This one will do wonders for bulging midriff – come on, lets do them abdominals, abominals!
Norwegian Labor movement does a Murdoch, they have nearly bought up all of the Norwegian press
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Here’s to press freedom in Norway – the Labour affiliated Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions has been doing its Christmas shopping, most of the Norwegian media is now on their hands. I am sure they will prove to be more…
Libya bombing – NRK explains civilian deaths
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hohoho, this is good Christmas stuff. Hohoho, everybody, and keep this on the ready next time the Norwegian press, or Norwegian politicians with too little work to keep them busy, decide to have a go at Israel: lifted from Miff.no…
Chanukkah 7; last spins
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Chanukkah 6; Party is still going on!
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Chanukkah 5- Hello Christmas!
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Suave Pink Martini ask us all to get up and dance! Somebody really did not understand the meaning of the song, and “decorated” it with a Christmas video?! Somewhat misplaced, but in the name of brotherly love, lets just get…
A Dickensian tale….
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It is Christmas, so Norwegian priests are busy spreading their gospel. Live must be deliciously simple when all your problems are one dimensional. On his next trip to Jerusalem, I shall be happy to take the Vickar Vaaland along to…
Chanukkah 4: hop-hop!
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Dreidel song in a new dress! I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play! Oh – dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay And…
3rd night of Chanukkah
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Come on, shake loose!
Libya: First we bomb then, then we take their oil
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This contrasts to the treatment Israel was given after requesting a technical visit to Norway…. But on the other hand, maybe this is a win-win proposal tabled by Norway: Libya wins since we helped bombing their country to smithereens, kill…
Parliamentary group Friends of Israel in a pickle
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GET ON TALKING TERMS AGAIN Dagen 2011 12 21 Editorial It is hardly a peaceful Yuletude putting its stamp on “Friends of Israel” in the Storting. Time to come to an agreement is present, however, before the Christmas parcels are…
2nd night of Chanukkah;Spin your dreidel to this one!
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Still a few hours to go before nightfall, but here under the Arctic skies more light is always received with thanks.
Happy Chanukkah!
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Preventative measures to avoid them latkas getting inelegantly stuck around waistline… get up and dance!
Alleged synagogue shooter gets money from state for all the troubles he went through
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REMUNERATED AFTER ACQUITTAL OVER TERRORISM Verdens Gang 2011 12 20, NTB A man acquitted over the shooting at the Oslo synagogue will be remunerated with 100 000 NKR by the authorities. The Oslo local court has sentenced the Ministry of Justice…
Vårt Land: Anti-Semitism alive and well in Norway
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HISTORIC DARKNESS Vårt Land 2011 12 20 p 3, 4 Erling Rimehaug. Not Online Summary. Op-ed on the Shoah in Norway. Mr. Rimehaug points to the Shoah in Norway still not being a fully integrated part of Norwegian history, and…
Ecumenical accompaniment volunteer must have read children’s book “Daddy is a Pirate”; accuses Israel of stealing water from Palestinians
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Here is the Christmassy spirit of ecumenical peace workers…. Palestinian issues A BORDER AND A RIVER Utkikkspost 2011 12 20, Camilla Winsnes Summary. Norwegian participant in Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel writes on the plight of the Palestinians,…
Our very own little “occupy movement”, it looks just like its mother movement with its grim anti-Semitism
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The Occupy Wall Street movement has proven to be flash in the pan, but nevertheless, it has managed to inspire some Norwegian nincompoops: “Occupy” movement. HERE, THE NORWEGIAN OCCUPY MOVEMENT Dagens Næringsliv 2011 12 16, Anna Werenskjold Summary. Dagens Næringsliv…