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Imagine you are looking to get your hair braided and you find a salon where the price is low and the quality of the braids is high. You sit for hours in a chair, while a young girl who could be the same age as your sister or daughter works her artistry on your hair. You pay at the register on your way out, and for the next few days as your family and friends compliment you on your braids, it never occurrs to you that the work you paid such a low price for was performed by a slave.
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When people think of modern day slavery, they usually associate it with the sex trade — and it seems far away from our everyday lives. The girls in this CNN story came to America from Ghana and Togo as young children, hoping for an education and a better life. Instead, they were forced to work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week for five years in neighborhood beauty shops in Newark, New Jersey. Their captors pocketed $4 million. The young women were never paid a dime.
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John K. Northrop and Glen Edwards never met, but their paths nearly crossed in February 1946, at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. Captain Edwards, a 50-mission veteran of World War II, had earned a coveted slot as an Army Air Forces test pilot. But this was the peacetime Army, with low pay, slow promotion, and, for test pilots, a death rate rivalling that in wartime. When Northrop visited Wright Field to discuss his B-35 Flying Wing bomber, Edwards got wind of it: "Mr. Northrop is here today," he wrote in his diary on February 20. "Hope to talk to him tomorrow concerning employment. . .. If such is possible, [I] do believe I'd leave the Army." But before Edwards could finagle an interview Northrop was gone. "Blast the luck," Edwards wrote the next day.
The Army would also need pilots for the XB-35 acceptance tests, and in March, the Bomber Test Branch sent Edwards to California's Muroc Army Air Base, a place of scorching loneliness. He was one of several test pilots--Robert Cardenas and Daniel Forbes were others--to qualify in the N-9M, a pint-size version of the big bomber. "The first takeoff is an experience not soon to be forgotten," he reported to the Air Technical Service Command. "The plane comes off the ground of its own accord between 70 and 75 mph and immediately assumes a steep nose-high attitude." Its directional stability was poor, and when turbulence disturbed it, the little Wing would take four or five oscillations before Edwards could return to the compass heading. He stalled the Wing once ("with great caution") and it recovered normally. "The plane flew surprisingly well," he concluded, ". . .far better than most would expect."
But in his diary he expressed more skepticism. "Boy, that was quite an experience," he wrote that evening. "Quite different from flying anything else. It would take a good bit of practice to get really good at flying the little beauty."
Most of Jack Northrop's airplanes were beauties. He believed that "if something is efficient and beautiful, it is right." During stints at Douglas and Lockheed, he was always dreaming of aircraft sleeker and more efficient than the conventional craft the manufacturers had to build in order to survive. Early on, he met a Czech-born barnstormer and shop foreman named Anthony Stadlman, who told him about tail-less, swept-wing aircraft that had been flown in Europe. From about 1919 until 1927 the two men worked together at Lockheed (when it was spelled "Loughead"), then Douglas, then Lockheed again, and in their spare time they actually built an all-wing glider. Sometime toward the end of this period a rift developed between them, and Stadlman would later claim that a model flying wing he had built and shown to Northrop was the basis for Northrop's subsequent designs. Their parting was bitter.
Northrop produced his first attempt at a powered flying wing in 1928. His Experimental No. 1, which does look suspiciously like the one Stadlman is holding in an old photograph, flew in 1929. Northrop financed the project with profits from the Vega, a sleek, high-wing, conventional airplane he had designed during his second stint with Lockheed.
In September 1939, just as Germany invaded Poland, Northrop opened his own plant. It was superlative timing, and he soon had orders from Norway and Britain as well as Boeing and Consolidated. His vision, though, was still bent on the perfect airplane, the Flying Wing. He retained Theodor von Karman, who taught aerodynamics at the California Institute of Technology and who recruited one of his brightest students, William Sears. They worked like this: Northrop sketched a Flying Wing, von Karman wrote long equations on the blackboard, and Sears inked their thoughts on paper.
The airplane Sears drew became the N-1M, for Northrop First Mockup. It was a true Flying Wing, with all its control surfaces--including rudders--in the trailing edge. It was underpowered, though, and on its maiden flight in July 1940, it couldn't climb out of "ground effect" and simply flew along at low altitude, gaining lift from the cushion of air between its wing and the ground. "It looks like we have an airplane with a 20-foot ceiling," Northrop said, watching the pretty craft skim the Muroc lake bed.
With an improved airfoil and bigger engines, the N-1M finally got up to a respectable altitude. Its best feature was that its wingtips were adjustable, and both the droop and the sweep of the wing could be modified between flights. The winning configuration proved to be a straight wing, one without any droop at the tips and with the sweep set back as far as it would go. Sweep, it seemed, was the key to tail-less flight: Positioned behind the geometric center of the wing's lift, the wingtips became tails. (The restored N-1M Wing can be seen at the National Air and Space Museum's Garber Facility in Suitland, Maryland, although without the inserts that increased the wing's sweep, which was the N-1M's most significant contribution.)
By 1941 German troops occupied most of Europe's capitals and appeared ready to capture London and Moscow next. Fearing it might have to fight a transatlantic war, the U.S. Army wanted a super-bomber that could carry 10,000 pounds of bombs to Germany from North America. Northrop built the B-35, a Flying Wing, while Consolidated Aircraft developed the B-36, conventional in every respect but its size (see "B-36: Bomber at the Crossroads," Apr./May 1996).
Even the Wing was huge by the standards of the day: It spanned 172 feet, weighed 100 tons, and developed 12,000 horsepower from four huge engines. It was such a giant leap from the N-1M that the Army also agreed to fund an intermediate version. One-third the size of the big bomber, the N-9M was supposed to be aerodynamically identical. So it was a bad omen when the first one was delivered late, cost more than budgeted, rattled and shook, failed to deliver the promised range, and then crashed, killing its pilot.

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A gun shot a man in Washington, D.C early this morning. The victim suffered serious injuries, but is expected to survive. Police found the man injured at the scene, but there were no witnesses. The man was not wearing a bullet-proof vest. It is also unclear if the man was drunk or distractedly walking. There is no crosswalk in that section of road. Distracted walking is increasingly common and studies show that it is responsible for more and more pedestrian injuries. Many state legislatures are considering laws to ban distracted walking.
The investigation caused police to shut down the street and traffic was detoured. This deeply inconvenienced a lot of people, many of whom became late for work by upwards of a few minutes. The man was shot in a blind spot on the road, where the road bends and sight lines are bad. The road also narrows at that point.
The gun did not remain at the scene and police are considering launching a full investigation. So far, police have not released the man's identity nor any information about the type of gun that shot him. It is unclear if the gun lost control or accidentally discharged. The police have also not determined whether charges will be brought. Anyone with information should call the TIPS line, police said.
UPDATE: The traffic was really, really bad. The road was closed for more than two hours.
UPDATE UPDATE: The police have re-opened the street and traffic is once again flowing normally.
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Dickerson undergoes surgery for cyst on heel
MIAMI -- The good news that came from the MRI that Padres outfielder Alex Dickerson had on his badly sprained ankle last month was that there was no ligament damage.
The bad news was a cyst was discovered on the left calcaneus (heel) bone that, if left untreated, might have eventually put Dickerson's career at risk if he suffered an injury to that particular area.
"They said the cyst caused some concerns for my career," Dickerson said. "When they first told me, I wanted to keep playing. But after talking with friends, family, coaches I decided to do it. They left [the decision] up to me. I didn't want to have something happen [injury to heel] down the road."
Dickerson said he's never once felt anything in his heel, which makes this injury a little more maddening for him.
"For a while, this was tough to grasp," he said. "But I'm at peace with it now."
The surgery was performed in San Diego on Thursday.
"This is something that we felt, that in the long-term was necessary for his career," said Padres assistant general manager A.J. Hinch.
Dickerson suffered a severely sprained left ankle late in Spring Training after a misstep while the Padres did morning exercises and warmup drills. He was going to begin the season on the disabled list and then likely join Triple-A El Paso once healthy.
Hinch said the heel surgery actually had nothing to do with the ankle sprain.
Hinch indicated that there was a small chance that Dickerson could recover in time to play late in the season, though the timeline might be tight given that the Minor League season typically ends the first week of September.
Dickerson will spend the first month on crutches but could be fitted with a walking boot after. He has been told by doctors that it might be four to five months before he can begin working out again. He'd like to get back sooner.
"I've always been a fast healer," he said. "I'm optimistic I can catch the tail end of the season."
Dickerson, in his first spring with the Padres, hit .280 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 25 at-bats during Cactus League play.
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Choanal atresia (say "KOH-uh-nul uh-TREE-zhuh") is blockage by bone or tissue of the nasal passages (choana) leading from the back of the nose to the throat. The condition-present at birth in about 1 out of 7,000 babies-makes it impossible to breathe through the nose. Choanal atresia is diagnosed at birth when both passages are blocked. If only one passage is blocked, the diagnosis may be made later, usually after you notice that mucus drains from only one of your baby's nostrils.
Repair involves surgery to reopen the nasal passages. Your baby may have a computed tomography (CT) scan , a form of X-ray, before the repair to help the doctor confirm the diagnosis and plan the surgery.
Your baby will receive general anesthesia for the operation. The surgeon can choose one of two approaches: inserting instruments through the nostrils (transnasal) or making an incision in the roof of the mouth (transpalatal). The doctor chooses the approach based on several things, including the anatomy of the nasal passages. The surgeon may prefer to operate through the nose if thin tissue blocks the nasal passages. He or she may prefer to do the surgery through the roof of the mouth if thick bone blocks the nasal passages.
In both approaches, the doctor stitches tubes called nasal stents into the passages to keep them open. After 6 or more weeks, the doctor removes the stents.
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After surgery, your baby should be able to breathe normally and will be able to breastfeed or bottle-feed. Newborns stay in the hospital for a few days. Older children who have surgery on one side may go home after a day or two. Health professionals will teach you how to suction your baby's nasal passages at home to keep the stents open until they can be removed. They also will have you watch for complications (such as infection or bleeding) and will tell you when to call if a problem develops.
After the stents are removed, the doctor may use a thin, lighted instrument ( endoscope ) to look into the nose to make sure the airways are open.
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The surgery opens nasal passages to allow the baby to breathe. A newborn can only breathe through the nose (except when crying) in the first weeks of life.
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Surgery cures the problem. Most children need only one operation. But in some cases, the procedure may be repeated if the nasal passages close again.
The main risk of surgery to repair choanal atresia is needing another surgery if the airway does not stay open.
In general, children have a small risk of infection or bleeding. Any surgery involving general anesthesia carries a small amount of risk. Call the doctor if your child has bleeding, a fever of 100.5°F (38.1°C), pus coming from the nose, or you are unable to keep the stents clear so your child can breathe.
Injury to the nasal passages and skull may occur during surgery. But this is rare.
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Surgery may be delayed until the child is 2 or 3 years old if only one nasal passage is blocked.
The transnasal method requires less operating time than the transpalatal approach. But the risk of the nasal passages closing again may be higher with the transnasal approach.
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Arizona Democratic voters have a choice. They may elect a Democratic candidate who lost her seat to a TEA Party Republican, because she voted with Republicans more often than any other Democrat in Congress. This is Ann Kirkpatrick. She voted YES on extending the Bush tax cuts. She supported drilling for oil on public lands and offshore. Remember the Gulf Oil Spill? Kirkpatrick skipped the vote on the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, the DREAM Act, and the Mine Safety Act. Ignoring the miner, Kirkpatrick was generous with the mine owner, supporting legislation which allowed development of native lands, and expansion of mining interests, benefiting the corporations. Initially, she alleged being hospitalized, as her reason for not voting on the DREAM Act. When this was questioned and no hospital admission could be substantiated, her 'hospitalization' became an outpatient procedure. Outpatient procedures can be rescheduled. She even voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution, and opposed requiring a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. Kirkpatrick stated the federal lawsuit to enjoin SB1070 was a "distracting sideshow" and refused to co-sponsor the Employee Free Choice Act. She supported Big Tobacco by voting NO on HR 1256, the FDA Oversight of Tobacco Products, in keeping with the desires of Big Tobacco's favorite servant, John Boehner. Like Paul Gosar, Ann Kirkpatrick does not support working class and middle class Arizonans. Each supports the interests of out of state corporations.
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#1 Ithaca College - 4, #4 Farmingdale State - 1
Auburn, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State baseball team fell 4-1 on Thursday afternoon against top-seeded Ithaca (36-6) in their second game in the 2013 NCAA New York Regional. The Bombers scored three runs in a decisive third-inning rally and added an insurance run in the seventh inning. The Rams will now face #7 Rensselaer in an elimination game on Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Farmingdale State struck first with a run in the top of the third inning, but the Bombers answered in the bottom half of the third with three runs on four hits. Back-to-back singles with one out by Andrew Turner (Randolph, N.J.) and Christian Brown (East Greenbush, N.Y.) started the rally. Tim Locastro (Auburn, N.Y.) laced a double to right center to bring in Turner and put runners at second and third. Tim Henry's (North Allenhurst, N.J.) groundout brought home the go-ahead run and Colby Gee (Freeville, N.Y.) followed with a hit up the middle to score Locastro.
Ithaca starting pitcher John Prendergast (Clifton Park, N.Y.) went eight innings, allowed just four hits, and an unearned run. He walked two batters and had four strikeouts over 101 pitches. Jimmy Wagner (Hilton, N.Y.) pitched a perfect ninth to pick up his second save of the season. He threw nine pitches and seven were strikes.
Ithaca's insurance run came in the seventh when Locastro reached on a leadoff walk and later scored when he stole third base and scored on a throwing error.
Brown and Turner had two hits each for Ithaca. Locastro, Gee, Stark and Cameron Oathout (Gloversville, N.Y.) also had hits. Locastro's double was Ithaca's only extra-base hit, and he scored two of Ithaca's four runs.
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Naomi Fernandez, MathWorks
In this webinar we present a hardware-in-the-loop robot control interface built on top of the MATLAB programming environment. Specifically, we leverage MATLAB integration with external languages to develop toolboxes to interface with off-the-shelf robotics simulators, sensors, and platforms. These tools are used to introduce programming and robotics concepts to mechanical engineering undergraduate students. In this presentation, we give an overview of our MATLAB based robot control interface and show how these tools are integrated into the classroom and used in our research.
About the Presenter: Dr. M. Ani Hsieh, assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department, serves as the principal investigator of the Scalable Autonomous Systems (SAS) Lab, with Ph.D. candidates T. William Mather, James Worcester, and Kenneth Mallory. The SAS Lab is an interdisciplinary lab focusing on fundamental research in multi-agent robotic systems with a focus in decentralized control and coordination. The facility is housed in Drexel University's Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department and the lab's members consist of undergraduate and graduate students from the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Computer Science departments.
Recorded: 30 Sep 2012


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Marc Abramowitz shows us how to create VPN with tsocks and VTun tools
FTA "…Virtual private networks (VPN) let remote users connect back to corporate networks over encrypted links. Many VPNs are built with proprietary technology and can be tricky and expensive to set up. For a small business or an individual who needs a simple way to securely access remote networks, setting up a true VPN might be prohibitively expensive in terms of both money and time. Let's look at two simple approaches that bring you transparency without the cost. All you need is Secure Shell (SSH) access to a server on the network you're trying to access…"
Read more: Creating virtual private networks with tsocks and VTun


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Live chat tomorrow
I know a lot of you guys keep up with the minor league system, so don't forget to ask your questions to De Jon Watson tomorrow at 2 p.m. PT.
And I can't remember if I mentioned that Russell Martin is having fans pick out his music when he walks up to the plate, but you can vote on that, too, at the Fan Forum.
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Although it isn't on the list, they have been playing "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath when Russell Martin steps up to the plate ("Now the time is here for Iron Man to spread fear".
Russell Martin is our Iron Man! That would be my first choice. (My second would be "Dirty Deeds" by AC-DC).
Looks like Gagne is back on the DL with a bad hip. I wonder if TX is rethinking that big contract now !!! I hate to see the big guy go down and I was rooting for him all the way. But you have to admit, TX was way out of line giving this guy such a sweet deal in the first place.
Get better Eric, we're all pulling for you !!
Go Dodgers !!!
Saw that too Gary. Couldnt help but crack a small smile…
Blech. Not only is it bad enough those pinstriped punks are getting their fourth nationally televised game in four days, but the ESPN announcers are still blowing smoke over "That spetacular feat by Boston to hit four home runs in a row!!! I have never seen that before!!! I have never experienced anything like it! I want to have 10,000 of Terry Francona's *******' babies!!!" . I think 24 hours is long enough for them to do their homework.
Plus, ours was in SEPTEMBER, in the middle of a playoff hunt with first place on the line. They both involved J.D. Drew for cryin' out loud! Couldn't this have happened?:
ESPN: … and now we're here with J.D. Drew. Wow, Drew, I have NEVER seen anything like that before, there's no way you could have ever experienced anything like that!!
J.D.: Uh, yeah, actually last year with the Dodgers…
ESPN: Oh… :: stares at feet in silence for five seconds :: So, how 'bout those unprecedented back-to-back-to-back-to-back home runs tonight? Weren't they swell?!!
Sorry for venting, I just thought maybe you all could understand my frustration at a bit of unbelievably awesome history being erased over in Bristol. I wrote them an email about it (much more composed than this post) asking them to take the blinders off their announcers. maybe that'll jar some memories.
I'm with you drinkin, that was hilarious incompetent – how the ESPN crew had so little awareness of the Dodgers 4-pack (plus one) game late last year, which was a much more important game and had people around the country talking about it for days.
Meanwhile, Josh, not very important but I noticed you guys had "Burning Down the House" listed as a Tears for Fears song, on that Russell Martin music list. I'm pretty sure that was a Talking Heads song.
yesh burning down the house is a talking heads song…Honestly the choices are pretty much ****. Besides the Talking Heads song.
his song should be "What is Hip?" by Tower of Power!!!!!!
id prefer the inro theme music to the old classic martin ( lawrence ). martin, martin !!! martin…stop no you didnt!! i believe thats the basic concept, and would represent him well.
classic TV show Martin.
Just got back from the sneak preview of Campo Las Palmas, Luis Gonzalez (in my own words) & Rafael Furcal (Before The Bigs) really nice showing, Thanks Josh for "hooking it up"
Ditto on the Blue Carpet Event bluebleeder. It was great to finally meet some of you guys.
This was a first class event and the three shows were excellent. It was pretty cool sitting next to Gonzo, Furcal, Manny Mota, and Ned Colletti, too. All of these guys are as down to earth as you can get. For those of you who couldn't make it, be sure to watch these shows when they air. Unfortunately, they didn't tell us when that would be.
Thanks again for the invite Josh. It was a GREAT time.
I must say drink i do feel you on the ESPN announcers being so blind to the fact that this was not as big a deal as our boys hitting there 4 in a pennant race and then on top of that nomar hitting the walk off. Also they made it seem like Boston were some kind of super humans to do that against a Yankee pitcher in a big rivalry gaem they forgot to mention that the Yankee pitcher was making his 2nd MLB start ever. Duhh! We had to hit two off one the greatest if not the greatest closer to ever play the game in Hoffman. I was very dissappointed to see the way they handled everything. Anyways . . . I must say for not having a Dodger game to watch, i kept myself busy by watching A-Rod tie the record for most HR in the month of April, this guys is on fire. The ball must be coming to him in slow motion rite now! Sorry guys for all the talk about other guys on other teams lol what can i say i love the game!
Thanks for the feedback on the Blue Carpet event! I would have tried to get it on it if I had checked the blog early enough before entries were cut off. Maybe next time.
Josh, I really like the Press Notes you posted before the finale against the Pirates. I always tried to get a hold of the official press notes when I used to get really good field level tickets for Dodgers games. I am a stat and trivia junky and those notes are just FULL of fantastic tidbits.
Stop obsessing about ESPN. Enjoy OUR team and root them into the playoffs and the Series and crow about it when we win! I'm presently on a road trip from Toledo and will watch them twice in San Diego then twice in LA as well as continually on this laptop on mlb.tv. Go Blue, ESPN will take note when we win the games that really count, and THIS IS OUR YEAR!!!


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I've not been able to blog all week and I've a lot of catching up to do, especially for the Around The World Event that began on the 15th and the Gallery Gift Shop which started it's new round for this month.
The Lynette outfit from 22769 at TGGS, is a boho/hippie flavored combination comprising of flared pants and a blouse. I love the rich earthy colours, the top shows off ample midriff and the flowing pants are lush!
The hair is also available at Around The world, it's from Amacci and I have changed from my usual brunette to a shade that would blend with the rest of my outfit. I just hope Dolly doesn't go in a huff with me for going red again!
Lastly the pose is the mini series, Strength, from !Bang and it's also on sale at Around the world.
The rest of the details you can find below. Ta ta for now.


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Oslo is the capital, and the demographic, economic and political centre of Norway.
Name and history
The history of the city can be traced back over 1,000 years. Oslo was founded in 1048, by the king Harald Hardråde. The city became capital of Norway around 1300, but lost its privileges during the Danish-Norwegian union from 1348 to 1814. In 1624, a fire devastated old Oslo, and the city was moved some kilometres west to gain protection from the fortress at Akershus. The city was renamed Christiania, after the Danish King Christian IV, a name that remained until it was officially renamed on January 1st 1925 to Oslo. Traces have been found close to [Ekeberg] indicating settlement as far back as 10,000 bc.
After the devastating 1624 fire, old Oslo (around the mouth of river Aker) was largely abandoned and the ruins converted to farmland. Today, a few church ruins are still visible under the Ekeberg hill (across the water from the new operahouse, between road E18 and the railway). Beyond these ruins there is virtually nothing remaining of medieval Oslo. Ironically, the new city Christiania was established outside the borders of Oslo, and 'Oslo' remained the name of the small, surviving settlement outside the new city borders. During Christiania's rapid expansion in the 19th century, as the capital of a new state, the site of the original Oslo (old Oslo, or 'Gamlebyen') was included in the city. Due to the rapid inclusion of surrounding agricultural areas in the 19th century, a large number of remains from the city's farming history is still clearly visible in place names and farm houses. The remains of historical pastures can be found at parks, St. Hanshaugen for example is now used as a recreational park for Oslo's residents.
Oslo, with its approximately 453 square kilometers, is one of the largest capitals in the world by area. Most of this is forest, making Oslo a city in close contact with the nature surrounding it.
Oslo is situated in an amphitheatre-like setting, with the city centre in the bottom close to the Oslo fjord, and residential areas stretching uphill from there in all directions. Behind the residential areas, the forested area of Marka (Nordmarka, Østmarka, Lillomarka) extends, with flora and fauna that is quite extraordinary for a city of this size. Moose are commonplace (easily spotted in winter), and the whole of the capital is part of Norway's wolf reserve (a breeding couple is thought to have settled in Østmarka). However, polarbears are non-existing in Norway proper, even some might think so, due to old stories about Norway.
The Oslo fjord is a lake in the Skagerrak bay, stretching inland from the North Sea. In the reverse direction, the inlet runs towards Øresund and the Baltic Sea. Oslo has an impressive archipelago of islands, which in summer becomes the city's favoured playground.
The inner city centre is bounded by Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) to the east, the Royal Palace (Slottet) to the west and the seafront (from Akershus fortress to Aker brygge) to the south. It is fairly compact and easily walkable. Karl Johans gate, the mostly pedestrian main street connecting Oslo S and the Palace, is the main artery of downtown Oslo. However, several of the neighbourhoods close to the centre hold interesting sights and entertainment offerings, so to explore these you should make use of the city's comprehensive and modern public transport system.
Although well into the northern latitudes, Oslo's climate is fairly temperate thanks to warm air being wafted across the Atlantic from the Gulf Stream. Summer weather in Oslo is usually mild and pleasant, with frequent hot spells and plenty of long sunny days. In winter temperatures hover just above or below freezing, with occasional cold spells. Snow is most often plentiful in the forested areas, making Oslo a great winter sports venue. Rainfall is spread across the year, the rainiest month being August.
Oslo has a population of about 600,000 people, and nearly a million including its extra-municipal suburbs (such as Bærum and Lørenskog). It has the highest population growth of any European capital, with exorbitant real estate prices to match. The Oslo metropolitan area has a population of around 1.4 million. The diverse population includes some of Norway's wealthiest celebrities. About a quarter of the population are of non-Norwegian origin, the majority hailing from Sweden, Poland and Pakistan. This has made Oslo an ethnically and culturally diverse city. Accompanied by a large influx of people from all around Norway, Oslo is thus often referred to as the "melting pot" of Norway. Cultural differences have affected Oslo's society and cityscape in matters of cuisine and shopping, which have all blended in to the everyday life of Oslo's population. Some areas of Oslo, especially around Grønland and Tøyen, and many suburbs east of the city center have majority-immigrant or majority non-ethnic Norwegian populations. There are notable immigrant communities of Pakistani, Somali, Swedish, Sri Lankan, Iraqi, Polish, Romanian, Vietnamese, Iranian, Ex-Yugoslavian, Moroccan, Turkish, Albanian, Filipino, Thai and Danish origin. Pakistani immigrants, and children of Pakistani immigrants, form the largest minority group in Oslo.
The Oslo region is the country's premier business center and has a diverse and dynamic economy with one of the highest regional GDPs in Europe. Figures published by the regional development agency for Oslo show that GDP per capita in the region was €44,190 ($51,950) (excluding oil and gas) in 2000, compared to an EU average of approximately €20,000 ($23,512). According to a report produced by the city's Chief Commissioner's Department and the Department of Finances and Development, the service sector dominates employment in Oslo. In 2001, Public and Business services accounted for more than 59 percent of jobs. Other major employment areas within the service sector include trade, hotels and catering, banking and insurance.
Following the latest reform of January 1, 2004, the city is divided into fifteen boroughs (bydeler) that are to a considerable extent self governed. Each borough is responsible for local services not overseen by the City Council, such as social services, basic healthcare, and kindergartens. For convenience, the city can be divided into six larger districts.
Get in
By plane
Oslo is served by three airports: Oslo Airport (Gardermoen), Sandefjord Airport (Torp) and Moss Airport (Rygge). Oslo Airport is the largest of the three and is the main international gateway to Norway.
Be aware that most Internet flight booking sites will show flights to all mentioned airports when searching for Oslo Airport. Make sure to check the actual airport from the search results before booking. If you don't want to land in an airport that is far away from Oslo, Gardermoen and Rygge airports are your best choice.
Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
Oslo Airport, Gardermoen [144] (IATA: OSL, ICAO: ENGM) is Norways largest, and Scandinavias second largest airport, located in Gardermoen, 47 kilometres northeast of Oslo. Direct flights are available to a multitude of Norwegian and European airports, as well as several intercontinental destinations. The largest airlines in Norway, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) [145] and Norwegian Air Shuttle [146], operate most of the flights. Flights by about 30 other airlines make this airport easy to reach from most of the world. There is free wifi at the airport, a card with username and password is available at any sales outlet. Just ask.
To travel between the city and the airport:
Sandefjord Airport Torp
Sandefjord Airport Torp [151] (IATA: TRF, ICAO: ENTO) near Sandefjord and Tønsberg, 118km south of Oslo. The following airlines operate at Torp: KLM (Amsterdam), Norwegian Air Shuttle (Alicante), Ryanair (Alghero, Alicante, Barcelona-Girona, Bremen, Edinburgh, Frankfurt-Hahn, Liverpool, London-Stansted, Milan-Bergamo, Marseille), Widerøe (Bergen, Bodø, Copenhagen, Stavanger, Tromsø , Trondheim), and Wizz Air (Gdańsk, Katowice, Poznań, Riga, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Kyiv-Zhuliany, Bucharest)
To travel between the city and the airport:
Moss Airport, Rygge
Moss Lufthavn Rygge [154] (IATA: RYG, ICAO: ENRY) airport near Moss is a third airport in the Oslo area. It is now Ryanair's main Norwegian hub, and there is also some domestic service by Danish Air Transport. The airport is close to the cities of Moss, Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg and is only 70km from Oslo.
To travel between the city and the airport:
By train
Oslo Central Station (Oslo Sentralstasjon/Oslo S, T-bane Jernbanetorget) is at the eastern fringe of the city centre, by the end of the main pedestrian street Karl Johans gate. Oslo S is at the centre of Norway's railway, all lines (including the airport express train) terminate at Oslo S, making Oslo S the supreme gateway to Oslo. The major express buses go to the bus station next door to the train station.
Internationally, there are three daily services to Gothenburg (Sweden) (4 hours). Four daily trains travel in the direction of Stockholm (Sweden) (6 hours), two of which will require a change in Karlstad (schedule [157]). The night train on this route is sadly terminated as of January 2009. For Copenhagen (Denmark) and beyond, you will have to change trains in Gothenburg. However, in summer a limited night train network to Malmö and Stockholm is run by Swedish train company SJ.
Tickets for the Gothenburg line are cheapest when bought at the NSB [158] website, where the Minipris-fares run as low as 199 NOK. Tickets for the Stockholm line are cheaper if you buy them from the Swedish train company SJ's website [159], where the cheapest tickets can end up as cheap as 95 SEK (but rarely do). Tickets are released for sale 3 months ahead of departure, and the sooner you buy them, the cheaper they will be. Both Norwegian and Swedish prebooked train tickets can be picked up at ticket machines in Oslo Central Station (Norwegian tickets also at other stations).
Norwegian state rail operator NSB [160] run fairly frequent and half-efficient, though not fast, domestic services to Stavanger, Kristiansand, Bergen and Trondheim, as well as a relatively comprehensive local and regional service around Oslo. Their schedules are here: [161].
Long-distance trains heading south- or westwards also stop at Lysaker station at the western city border. Those heading north and east make their first call at Lillestrøm station, outside of the city.
For people using Oslo as a point of transit, it is good to note that the building just south of the main central station is still part of the train station and has lockers for rent. The small lockers are 30NOK, the medium lockers are 40NOK and the large lockers are 60NOK. The medium lockers also come in two shapes, cubic and thinner but taller, make them useful for storing luggage which would not normally fit.
By car
International highways E6 (from Malmö and Gothenburg) and E18 (from Saint Petersburg, Helsinki and Stockholm) meet in Oslo. There is a road tax of NOK 25 to enter Oslo with a car. The money is used for road construction and public transport. The toll booths are non-stop, and will snap a photo of your license plate and send the bill to the car owners' house. In addition, when entering the city from the west, an additional tax of NOK 12,50 is charged on the municipal border at Lysaker to finance the construction of a new highway leading westwards.
The E6 is the main north-south road of Norway, and continues north to Trondheim, Alta and Kirkenes, with branches to most Norwegian cities. The E16 runs west to Bergen, the E134 to Haugesund and the E18 run south-west to Drammen, Grenland (Skien/Porsgrunn) and Kristiansand. Other notable roads into Oslo include Rv4 from Gjøvik, Rv2 from Charlottenberg (Sweden) and Kongsvinger and Rv7, an alternative road to Bergen passing Gol and Geilo..
By bus
Oslo is well served by bus from most of Europe. The biggest operators of international buses are Swedish companies Swebus Express [162] and GoByBus [163]. Both run inexpensive services to and from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen several times a day. Eurolines [164] runs services to Gothenburg and Stockholm.
On domestic services Nor-Way Bussekspress [165] is the biggest operator, with several buses to Kristiansand, Bergen, Trondheim and tons of other Norwegian destinations. These are very useful for reaching along-the-way destinations, as outside of the central parts of Eastern Norway they stop at every single stop along the way, but are tedious for travelling very long distances also covered by train. Lavprisekspressen [166] has buses to Trondheim and Kristiansand twice a day, with cheap fares (Internet booking only). Timekspressen [167] runs a network of bus lines in the area surrounding Oslo, most notably their line 1 to Drammen, Kongsberg and Notodden, that runs every hour, day and night, year-round. Every town and city in Norway is somehow connected to Oslo by public transport, although connections are sparse outside the main arteries.
By boat
Oslo is connected to Denmark and Germany by car ferry. Color Line [168] runs services to Kiel (Germany) daily. DFDS [169] runs daily services to Copenhagen (Denmark), and Stena Line [170] provides service to Frederikshavn (Denmark).
You may also want to consider Color Lines high-speed boats from Larvik (2 hours south of Oslo on E18, or easily reachable by hourly NSB train) or Kristiansand (4 1/2 hours south of Oslo on E18, or reachable on five daily trains or near-hourly buses) to Hirtshals (Denmark). They both take some 3 1/2 hours to reach Denmark.
The port for cruise lines is near Akershus Festning, a short walk from downtown. The train station in Kristiansand is close to the ferry quay, while in Larvik the quay has been moved to a location which is a bit of a trek from the station.
Oslo by Bike
If you are planning to go on a trip to oslo and you want to discover the city, you can easily hop on a bike. Over the past years Oslo has developed to a real cycle city and it now even offers people to make use of the so called ¨Bysykler¨. This cycle plan offers citizens and tourists the possibility to grab a bike at over more than 100 places in Oslo. To make use of this system you have to be in the possession of an electronic smartcard. You can you order a personal card via this link http://bysykler.no/oslo or you can buy it at the local tourist information office and costs around 13 Euros. This card gives you the opportunity to make use of this cycle system for 24 hours. For more information you can visit the website of bysykler. However Oslo's most famous highlights are located in the centre, the city has much more to offer. Just outside the city centre you'll discover some really nice spots which are perfectly reachable by bike. In general cycling is Oslo is a safe way of transport. Wide streets give you a clear oversight. In less safe streets you can make use of the sidewalks. Since Oslo is becoming more and more a bike city it is also for tourists becoming more fun to hop on a bike and discover Oslo.
There is also the possibility to discover Oslo with a guided bike tour, offered by various biking tour companies. For example Baja Bikes and Alternative Tours Oslo offer bike tours in Oslo. A local guide takes you along all Oslo's highlights. In a few hours you will get familiar with the city and afterwards you could rent a bike and explore the city on your own.
Get around
There is a comprehensive public transport system in Oslo, consisting of buses, trams, trains, metro (T-bane) and boats. The public transport is planned and coordinated by Ruter [171].
Ruter Service Center (formerly known as Trafikanten [172]) is the information centre for public transport in Oslo. It is situated at Jernbanetorget, just outside Oslo Central Station, by the foot of the clock tower, as well as at Aker Brygge and at Oslo Airport (Gardermoen). They hand out free maps, give information and sell all kinds of tickets. The Ruter website [173] has timetables, maps, route planner and search engines for all city transport in Oslo, as well as all transport in the nearby counties of Akershus, Østfold, Oppland, Hedmark, Buskerud, Vestfold and Telemark. The Oslo Tourist Information Centre is in the same office at Jernbanetorget, at the rear counters.
There are two main hubs for public transport inside the city centre: Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) / Jernbanetorget and Nationaltheateret (underground). All metro lines pass these stations, all trains pass Oslo S and most trains (including the Airport Express Train (Flytoget)) pass Nationaltheateret. Nationaltheateret is most convenient for key buildings such as the Royal Palace, the National Gallery, the Parliament, Oslo Concert Hall and Oslo City Hall.
Tickets and the zone system
The Oslo and Akershus public transport utilizes a zone system [174] in which the price for a trip is calculated based on how many zones you pass through. For clarity, all ticket prices listed here are for one zone only.
All transport runs on the same fare scheme, and the same tickets are valid for all modes of transport. A single ticket costs 30NOK when bought in advance from a kiosk or a ticket machine, and 50NOK when bought from a bus or tram driver. After being stamped or activated (validated), the single ticket is valid for one hour of free travel in the zone(s) the ticket is valid for. You can also get a Travelcard where you load pay-as-you-go-credit for price of 27NOK per ticket.
There are also period tickets available; 24-hour ticket (80NOK), 7-day ticket (220NOK), 30-day ticket (630NOK) and 365-day ticket (6300NOK). Read more about the tickets and see prices for multiple zones here: [175].
All these tickets, except 365-day ticket, are half-priced for children (4-15 years) and elders (67 and up). 7-day and 30-day tickets are also half-price for youth up to and including 19. Children under the age of 4 ride for free. Children under 16 who travel with an adult travel for free at weekends. As a side note, bringing a bike requires buying an additional child ticket. Student discounts for 30-day tickets are also available, but only if you are studying in Oslo or Akerhus area [176]. Read more about discounts here: [177]. For a short visit, one additional option is to buy a Oslo Pass [178] which includes free admission to many tourist attractions and other benefits.
All tickets can be bought at Ruter Service Center (Trafikanten) near Oslo S, at Aker Brygge as well as at Oslo Airport (Gardermoen), at most 7-Eleven, Deli De Luca, Mix and Narvesen kiosks and stores in Oslo and Akershus in addition to other kiosks and grocery shops near stops and on ticket machines on all metro stations and a few of the tram stops (read more about this here: [179]. All these tickets are also valid on the night lines, running every Friday and Saturday night after the regular service has shut down.
Make sure that you have a ticket with you when traveling and that it is validated before entering the metro platform or boarding the rear door of the bus or tram. 24-hour tickets, 7-day tickets, 30-day tickets, 365-day tickets, Travelcards, single tickets purchased in a kiosk as well as electronic single tickets are not valid until they are activated (validated) or stamped. On a bus or tram, the tickets are activated (validated) or stamped when you board; stamping either by the driver or in a stamping machine (for Kupongkort), activating by holding the card next to a card reader. On the metro and the large railway stations, you activate or stamp the ticket before entering the train. There are no checks getting on to T-banes, trams or buses, but if you choose to ride ticketless look out for inspectors as random spot checks are common and being caught without a valid ticket leads to an automatic fine of at least 750NOK. Read more about ticket control: [180]
Almost all of the tickets are now available as electronic tickets, on an electronic travel card [181] or on an Impuls card (for single tickets and 24-hour tickets), but a very few of the tickets are still available in paper format. The paper tickets will probably disappear during 2012.
Please note, these tickets are not valid on the Airport Express Train (Flytoget), the Airport Coach (Flybussen and Flybussekspressen) and Timekspressen [182].
By metro
Oslo has one of the largest metro systems in Europe. It is known as the Tunnelbane or mainly just T-bane in Norwegian.
To find a T-bane station, just look for the blue and white logo with a "T" within a circle. There are six lines, but the network is easy enough to figure out: all lines merge together to one single tunnel through the city center, from Majorstuen through Jernbanetorget (Oslo S/Oslo Central Station) to Tøyen, and then spread out into the suburbs. A loop line runs in a circle from northern Oslo city centre to the center and back. The loop line is called "Ringen" (the ring) in Norwegian.
With rolling stock from the 1960's, the Oslo metro used to be one of the most run-down in Europe, but it has now been fully replaced with new metro trains engineered by Siemens and designed by Porsche.
When entering a T-bane station, make sure to pick the correct platform: all stations except three on the loop line (Sinsen, Storo and Nydalen) have separate entrances and separate platforms for trains going west and trains going east. If you have a paper ticket, make sure that it is valid (stamped) before entering the train. If you have an electronic ticket, you should theoretically validate the ticket before entering the train; however this is not yet enforced rigidly (but the ticket must still be valid (activated)).
By bus or tram
Trams and buses complement the metro network, and use the same tickets. They cover most of the city, and run from approx. 5AM to past midnight, on some lines up to 1AM. Two bus lines, 31 and 37, run all night, every day.
All tram lines run every 10 minutes during the day, and every 20 minutes at night and early morning (30 min at weekend mornings). The main lines cover parts of the city with no metro, and are an efficient way of getting around. The main, central tram terminal is at Jernbanetorget, where all lines converge.
Bus lines cover the rest of the city, as well as several ring lines. Nearly all central bus lines converge at Jernbanetorget. The most useful bus lines for visitors are buses 30, 31, 32, 34, 37 and 54, passing by Jernbanetorget and covering parts of the city with no tram or metro lines. Buses 20 and 21 provide central ring-line service, while buses 23 and 24 cover the highway ring road further out.
Nights after Fridays and Saturdays, buses cover parts of the city with varying frequency. All regular tickets are valid. More information and a map of the weekend night lines can be found online [183]. Most of these start or pass by the bus stops close to the Parliament building (Stortinget) and Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station/Oslo S).
By train
Local trains cover certain areas of the city, and run out to the neighbouring municipalities and towns. The local train network spans across the city limits to neighbouring cities and towns. The network inside Oslo is depicted in grey on this map [184].
Some of the cars on local trains have orange doors, with the notice [185] "Ubetjent" and "Carriage without Conductor". These cars are usually not visited by the conductor, and you can use these cars only if you have a ticket which is stamped or pre-validated, and does not need to be stamped by the conductor. You may be fined 900 NOK if you use one of these carriages with, say a single ticket, and a conductor does come to check your tickets. If you are unsure about the rules, play it safe and take one of the carriages with black doors and notices [186] marked "Betjent" and "Carriage with Conductor".
In the centre, the main station is Oslo Sentralstasjon (Oslo S), which connects to the metro station Jernbanetorget through a direct link (escalators down by track 1/exit to Oslo City shopping centre/bus terminal) and most bus/tram lines above ground. The second downtown station, served by most local trains and several regional ones, is the underground station Nationaltheateret, and is located immediately below the metro station of the same name. Most westbound buses also stop just outside the station.
Punctuality, especially in the winter, can be an issue as the train system is quite run down. However, things have improved since a big program of refurbishment was started in 2010. Please note that regular tickets are valid on the NSB trains, but not on the Airport Express Train (Flytoget).
By boat
Boats run from Vippetangen near Akershus fortress to the islands in the Oslofjord, as well as from Aker Brygge to Bygdøy, with many major museums. The regular tickets are valid for local boats. Single tickets are sold on board for 50 NOK.
The departures, especially in evenings and winter, are infrequent, so make sure you don't miss the last one! Schedules can be found here: [187].
From Aker Brygge, there are also departures for Nesodden and Slemmestad. These run out of Oslo, and are not covered by the Oslo tickets. However, they provide a cheap cruise on the Oslofjord.
By bike
Except during the winter (approx. Dec-Mar) Oslo has a public bike service [188]. Just get a keycard at the tourist office (80NOK, valid one day) or at the aforementioned web site before going to Oslo (90NOK for the whole season) and you can get a bike at numerous places in the city. The bike can be used for up to three hours before you return it to any city bike stall. Once you have returned it, you are immediately eligible for a new one, so you can practically keep the bike all day long provided you check in and check out every three hours.
By taxi
Taxis are expensive. The minimum charge with most companies is at least 80NOK, increasing to a whopping 160 NOK late at weekend nights. Short central hops cost upwards of 100NOK, so if public transport still runs, use it. Taxis in Oslo as in most of Norway are frequently new, large and comfortable cars like Volvo or Mercedes. Most taxis wait for customers in a line in front of hotels or train stations, or you can order one by phoning one of the handful of taxi companies (for an extra charge). You can also flag one from the street, or go to a taxi stand.
Several companies compete to have the most incomprehensible price structure. All taxi companies have a starting fee (0-160 NOK) and a fee per kilometer that varies from 14-30NOK. These fees vary by taxi company and time of day. Usually, there's three different rates: The lowest one is the day rate, usually between 06.00 and 18.00. The next is the evening and night rate, usually 18.00-06.00 M-F and 06.00-18.00 Sa. The last rate is usually for Saturday after 18.00 till Monday 06.00, but different companies do have different time frames. Beware that some companies will operate with a special holiday rate (helligdagstakst) on public holidays, including the night before, which will result in staggering rates.
Taxi drivers in Oslo aren't a particularly jolly breed, but they usually do not speed too much, and taxi-crime towards customers is almost non-existent (towards tax authorities, however, is a different matter). Sometimes a taxi driver will attempt to charge you extra for luggage, and some companies do have a surcharge for this. The price structure should be shown on a sticker inside the car, but is always in so small print, and with an overwhelming amount of details, you can't possibly decipher it. Another thing that often disturbs visitors is that the taxi drivers' name and license is not printed inside the car itself. If you encounter any problems, ask for a receipt which will help you identify the car later, or make a note of the taxi license number on the car roof.
All taxis accept Visa and Mastercard, and the card should be swiped in the meter at the start of the journey for card validation. The driver will usually keep the card on top of the meter so that you can keep an eye on it. If you are uncomfortable with this, it is possible to ask to get the card back, but the card needs to be swiped again when you arrive at your destination. Most meters are just swipe and sign, but some companies have EMV chip terminals where you'll need to authorize the charge with your PIN. There have been no known scams connected to credit card fraud in taxis.
Some people tip taxi drivers, or round the bill up to the nearest NOK 10, but taxi drivers do not generally expect tip - most people pay the exact amount by card anyway.
By car
For general information on driving in Norway, see Norway.
The major roads entering Oslo is also used for travel inside the city. In the eastern suburbs, road E6 is the main north-south corridor. East-west transport can be done on road E18 as well as Ring 3 running from E18 at the western city border to E6 in the eastern suburbs. The smaller (and slower) Ring 2 connects Skøyen in the west via Majorstua, Ullevål general hospital and Carl Berners plass to E18 east of the centre. The ring roads (as well as other main roads) are great for navigation.
Beware to always give way to trams and pedestrians, unless overridden by signs or traffic lights. Never challenge the tram, they have a long braking distance and will in any case give a loud, clear warning if you are obstructing. In some roundabouts the tram is driving straight through the island while cars must circle, be extremely careful in this type of roundabouts. Trams are not obliged to yield to pedestrians, while cars must. Park your car in safe distance from the rails as not to obscure the tram (ask locals if unsure).
Buildings and structures
Architecture in Oslo may at first seem dull. Unlike for instance its Swedish counterpart, Stockholm, downtown Oslo has only scattered monumental buildings where in particular the Parliament-Palace axis (upper part of Karl Johan Street) has a certain Parisian grandeur. The charm of Oslo can also be found in the affluent inner-city suburbs of for instance Frogner and Fagerborg as well as above St.Hanshaugen park. Northern Europe has a distinct wooden house tradition. Wooden houses are not allowed downtown, but these charming houses can be found in large numbers in villa suburbs such as Bygdøy and Holmenkollen, or former workers' areas such as Rodeløkka, Kampen, Vålerenga, Damstredet, Hellerud or Telthusbakken. Oslo also has many exciting building projects and a huge part of the city's waterfront will in a few years have changed.
Oslo has a huge amount of museums. If you are planning on seeing several of the expensive attractions in a short period of time, then the most cost effective way to do this is to buy an Oslo Pass [189]. It includes unlimited entry to most of the museums and the Holmenkollen ski jump (but not the Royal Palace), free travel on Oslo's quite expensive public transport (NOK 270 for 24 hrs), and even limited discounts on some restaurants and other attractions. Students get a 20% discount on the Oslo pass. You could also buy a travel card allowing unlimited travel on public transport (no student discount on this) for NOK 75 (24 hrs). You can buy 24, 48 or 72 hour Oslo passes or travel cards. They can be purchased at Tourist Information Offices in Oslo.
Somewhat outside the city center is a peninsula called Bygdøy. You can get there by bus (number 30) or, in summer months (Apr--Sep), by ferry departing from pier 3 at Aker Brygge outside the city hall. At Bygdøy, you will find two groups of museums within walking distance of each other: In the first group, around 800 metres inland:
In the second group, on the harbour:
Some other museums are:
Oslo is a very green city. Lots of parks are scattered around town.
Other sights
Several festivals are arranged in Oslo each year. A very few include:
If you're looking for work check out the website of the governmental agency NAV [196] or other sites like Topjobs [197], Manpower [198], Stepstone [199], Jobzone [200] and finn.no [201]
careerinnorway.no [202] is a website specially geared towards workers from outside of Norway.
Citizens from outside the EU/EEC area need a residence permit in order to work in Norway. This should be applied for at the Norwegian mission in your country of residence.
In 2010 Oslo was ranked the most expensive city in the world [203]. Still there are possibilities for getting bargains in Oslo during the big sales. The prices on famous brands are not higher in Oslo than in London or Paris, often lower even if they are not on sale. The big sales are in January and August.
Shopping Districts
If you are out to shop there's plenty to choose from. The main pedestrian street Karl Johans gate has plenty of shops of dubious quality,. The street Bygdøy allé (which is locally famous for its chestnut trees) (bus 20, 31) has regained its reputation of being a shopping street the past few years by establishments that focuses on kitchens, kitchenware, interior designs, exclusive norwegian furniture, light design and others. The street Møllergata (downtown, public transport from stops Stortorget and Møllerveien at either end of the street) was earlier known as the furniture street. You will still find a few good, but rather expensive shops for Norwegian furniture in this street. You can easily find this street close to the Christiania Glasmagasin and the street Torggata which contains a few home interior shops like KID, Hemtex and Åhlens (with a Muji-department in the basement).
Specialty Stores
There are a lot of both expensive and cheap places to eat in Oslo. The cheapest restaurants are Asian restaurants which in many cases serve good food at low prices. Check the menus on the door.
Buy at least one Hot dog. They are referred to as "pølse" and they are great for keeping the low blood sugar troll at bay and to increase your weight! Other street snacks are also available throughout the city, but it's usually more expensive than in comparable cities elsewhere.
Aker Brygge (tram 12, bus 21, 32, 33 or 54; stops Aker Brygge, Vika Atrium or Bryggetorget) is a waterfront located south of the city hall. During summer the area is very noisy and vibrant. There are outdoor restaurants and bars almost everywhere. Be sure to get some tasty sea-food (or whatever else you like to eat) while you are there, or just enjoy your cold beer in the summer sea-breeze. Be advised that this is also the most expensive area in Oslo to dine or drink, so unless the weather is good, you can just as well stay indoors somewhere else.
Sven's, located near Vika Atrium, offers a fast food version of a traditional dietary staple - lutefisk. Sides include herring, pickled vegetables, and salted meats. Because of the amount of lye used to treat the food, be prepared to sign a waiver designating power of attorney upon entry. Closed Mondays.
You are also close to most of the restaurants, bars, or nightclubs located within the city center. A key reference point will be Stortingsgaten, running parallel to Karl Johans gate, both running eastwards from the Royal Palace (this is also the main shopping area). While both of these streets have a few restaurants and nightclubs, most will be found in one of the side-streets running out from them, or parallel to them. It doesn't matter much where you start, you will find restaurants, bars, and nightclubs almost anywhere from the subway station Nationaltheatret at the west, to far beyond Oslo central railroad station on the east. There are several other areas, such as Grünerløkka (tram 11-12-13 to Nybrua, Schous plass, Olaf Ryes plass or Birkelunden), Majorstuen(T-bane, tram 11-12-19 or bus 20-22-25-45-46 to Majorstua), and Grønland (T-bane to Grønland, bus 37 to Tøyengata or bus 60 to Norbygata) that are worth checking out. Be advised that nearly all bars and nightclubs close at the same time, so if you want to get a taxi back to your hotel, try to leave a few minutes before the rush starts.
Mathallen (tram 11, 12 or 13 to Schous Plass, bus 34 or 54 to Møllerveien) [204] is an indoor food hall located in an old factory building in Maridalsveien 17. It's close to Grünerløkka in an area called Vulkan. Here you can shop both local Norwegian produce and international food, go for a quick snack or two, have a drink in Norway's longest bar or just hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. Opening hours are Tue-Wed: 10-19, Thu-Fri: 10-20, Sat: 10-18, Sun: 12-17, Monday closed. Restaurants have separate opening hours.
Torggata is a good area for budget dining (from Hausmanns gate south to Youngstorget). You will find cheap Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese restaurants and even cheaper kebab-joints and pizzerias, as well as other offerings. It's close to the center, but you can get bus 34 or 54 to Jacob's church (Jacob kirke), or tram 11-12-13-17/bus 30-31-34-54 to Brugata or Hausmanns gate. The closest T-bane station is Grønland (then walk north along Brugata) or Jernbanetorget (then walk north-east).
Some great offerings in this area include:
Gronland is full of cheap eating joints, shops selling fabrics and jewellery, Indian and Pakistani sweet shops, cheap beer and more. Some of the best treats are:
Norwegian Food
Most cafes and restaurants serving traditional food are upmarket, but there are a couple of good spots to get stuffed on meat cakes and brown gravy, lutefisk and other delicacies:
If price is no object, there is some very fine dining to be found. If there is anything Oslo has a lot of, it is expensive restaurants.
Buying alcohol in stores
Beer can be purchased in supermarkets at a cost of NOK 10-16 for a 0.33l bottle. Supermarkets stop selling beer after 8pm each day, 6pm on Saturdays, and 3pm on holiday weekends. It is not possible to buy beer in a shop on a Sunday. It is illegal to drink in public areas. You will usually only get a warning if spotted by a police officer, but if you behave impolitely or he/she is having a bad day you can get a fine of NOK 1500. However, in public parks during summer, laws are not enforced as strictly. Good places to go for a park beer is Sofienbergparken and Kuba at Grünerløkka, Frognerparken in Majorstua, or the park at St. Hanshaugen, on a hill with great view located between Grünerløkka and Majorstuen.
Hard liquor or wine can only be bought at international airport terminals or state-owned shops called Vinmonopolet [205]. Vinmonopolet outlets are open Mon-Fri till 6PM, Sat till 3PM, Sun closed. Some of the central Vinmonopolet outlets in Oslo are:
Pubs and bars
All bars, pubs and restaurants in Oslo are smoke-free, which means you have to go outside to smoke. But since you can't drink on the street, you have to leave your drink inside, unless the bar/pub has a designated drink-area which is still open (they always close earlier than the venues themselves). Oslo is generally expensive. The price for a half-liter of beer is typically ranging from 58-70 NOK. Closing hours are as late as to 03:30 in city center. National legislation says you can't serve any alcohol after 03:00.
Areas with notable pub density are Grünerløkka (tram 11-12-13 to Nybrua, Schous plass, Olaf Ryes plass or Birkelunden), Aker Brygge (tram 12 to Aker Brygge or bus 21-32-33-54 to Vika Atrium or Bryggetorget), Solli/Frogner (tram 12-13 or bus 30-31 to Solli), Grønland (T-bane to Grønland, bus 37 to Tøyengata or bus 60 to Norbygata) and the city centre especially Youngstorget or Grensen.
Oslo is ranked as one of the best coffee cities in the world and you will find cafés serving good coffee everywhere. Serious chains like Kaffebrenneriet and Stockfleths are worth a visit, but there are numerous other great places. To mention a very few:
Clubs & live music
Rock music
Getting a hotel in Oslo can potentially be difficult. In peak periods, when big fairs or conferences visit Oslo, tourists have been sent as far as Lillehammer (170 kms, 2h 15 min by train) to find accommodation. It would be smart to reserve a room in advance. There are also relatively few youth hostels, etc., for backpackers and people travelling on a budget. During Nobel Prize week room availability will fall and prices may double.
Internet access
Most of the internet cafes are located in the eastern part of town or Grønland. Look for small shops selling telephone cards - they usually have internet terminals. If you carry your own laptop, WLANs will be easy to find at cafes, hotels, bars and even in parks. For a good overview of free WLAN sites look here: [206] (in norwegian). There are several open wifi connections on the upper level cafes at the train station Oslo Sentralstation and the subway station at Grønland.
Stay safe
Crime is not a major problem in Oslo, but as in any metropolitan area, some caution is warranted. Violent crime is rare, but not unheard of. Avoid getting in to quarrels in taxi queues after closing hours of bars. The police advise that the area along the Akerselva river from Grønland to Cuba is best avoided after dark. It is notorious for multiple instances of rape, muggings and drug dealing.
There has been an increase of rape in Oslo. Authorities have increased the frequency of patrols and have made arrests. Women should remain highly vigilant, particularly at night and when clubs and pubs are closing. Avoid walking alone through parks and poorly lit areas of the city. Do not, under any circumstances, use "pirate taxis" or other unofficial transportation.
The area in front of Oslo Central Station down to Skippergata is plagued by the drug trade. However, this is not the only area in the city where you might see drug dealers. Another area for drug dealers is along the Akerselva river.
Theft and pick pocketing is a relatively big problem in Oslo. Police blame itinerant criminal bands from abroad for a some of it. Normal precautionary rules apply:
Common scams occur in Oslo, and there are recent (2008) reports on the "guessing game" being perpetrated on the street - don't get involved in street-betting as it is certain to be a scam.
Winter conditions
In winter watch out for icy patches, and when wandering in the forest beware when crossing snowy clearings - they may well be frozen lakes with snow over them, which may look safe but could crack. Finally, beware of snow falling from the roofs in Oslo - there are usually red/yellow signs upwards, and some areas are occasionally cordoned off.
Politics is a none-too-sensitive subject in Norway, and is often discussed in public. Like in other western countries, political views differ, and most people seem to tolerate this. There are both far-right and far-left opinions in the everyday crowd, but true extremism is rare. Pay normal attention when expressing your political opinions; violent and autocratic ideologies are generally not tolerated in Norway. In addition, being a highly diverse city, racism and sexism is generally not tolerated among most people in Oslo. In environmental policies, Norwegians have a fairly European-minded attitude when climate issues are discussed, but fewer people (including activists) will be vegetarian.
The tap water of Oslo is among the cleanest in the world. Do drink tap water instead of bottled water, which does nothing but drain your pocket of much needed kroner.
Cars are required to yield to pedestrians at marked and signed crossings, and will be heavily fined if they don't. However, this rule does not apply to trams (streetcars); the trams have the right of way. Oslo has a web of tram lines downtown and as the trams are fast and heavy, you will certainly lose if you attempt to challenge one.
It is easy to get around in Oslo, and almost every Norwegian speaks English. Most people will respond in English to any question you may have. Some Norwegians also speak some German or French, due to the proximity of the language, and that you may study it in school.
The Youth information (Unginfo) runs an independent information desk in Møllergata [207] aimed at budget travelers. This service is free and they also provide free internet access. On their web page there is an online guide to Oslo for budget travelers.
See also complete list of foreign consulates and embassies in Norway. [208]
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Swirl Motif Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Bali, "Bold Swirl"
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Circling the wrist with a hammered-finish sterling silver band, this cuff bracelet is designed by Balinese artisan Nyoman Ariawan. He decorates the ends with bold swirl patterns in a combination of finishes, capped by sterling domes. A concealed hinge allows the bracelet to fit the wrist easily.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Nyoman Ariawan has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1100 and the most recent for $3100.
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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"I'd only eat rice with salt so the money they gave me was enough for me to live far from home. Despite all of this, I got the best rank in class and I got a scholarship from the government."
"My mother and my sisters walked about 3 kms to fetch a gallon of water while my father and I would go looking for firewood two times a week. Once, when he was at work, I made small wooden beads with a small knife that I brought and I strung them into a bracelet. My father was very proud when he saw my bracelet, it wasn't perfect but the jewelry idea was there.
"My parents changed my life by sending me to a high school even though they never received formal education pressed by harsh living conditions. I studied at a technical high school in Denpasar, 40 km from our home so, I walked around 6 kms everyday to the school.
"Unfortunately when I was 18, my Mom passed away.
"I got the school fee from my sister, auntie and sometimes from my father. I'd only eat rice with salt so the money they gave me was enough for me to live far from home. Despite all of this, I got the best rank in class and I got a scholarship from the government.
"Not long after I graduated from technical high school, I worked with a famous jewelry designer in Bali where I learned about gold and silver designs. I worked there for 21 years and handled quality, even did final inspections for China and Thailand.
"After a long time working there I wanted to explore my dream and talent, so I started creating jewelry on my own. Now I can give my son a motorcycle to get to school.
"It started when my neighbor asked me to make a ring with his local stone. I created a traditional design which I combined with western or modern methods. The result was very nice and he was very happy with it. And then I started to build a workshop.
"There are three people who help me, and I coordinate them based on their skills. We use pliers, burs, grinding diamond, grinding silicone, hanging dynamo, polishing machine, buffing wheels, etc. I use leather, wood, stainless steel sheet, semi precious stone and silver.
Some are easy to get, we purchase the material from the supplier. We also prepare our own, for example we have to cut stainless steel to make a spring. I make sure my products are special to my customers by focusing on the quality and unique design.
"I found about Novica from a friend and from internet also. By joining Novica I hope they can help me by promoting my products. Based on my own personal experience, I have a dream to help unfortunate people improve their lives by hiring disabled people to be craftspeople. But I cannot do it by I myself. I need your help to realize this dream."
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A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to place a kidney from a live or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
Your kidneys remove excess fluid and waste from your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid and waste accumulate in your body — a condition known as kidney failure or end-stage kidney disease. A kidney transplant is often the best treatment for kidney failure.
Only one donated kidney is needed to replace two failed kidneys, making living-donor kidney transplantation an option. If a compatible living donor isn't available for a kidney transplant, your name may be placed on a kidney transplant waiting list to receive a kidney from a deceased donor. The wait is usually a few years.


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SASKATOON - Cameco (TSX:CCO) said Wednesday it's preparing to stop work at its McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill operations in northern Saskatchewan due to a labour dispute.
The uranium miner said the company and the roughly 535 unionized workers represented by the United Steelworkers are set to begin a strike-lockout at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 30.
Cameco said it is continuing to meet with the union ahead of the deadline.
The workers at the operations have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 2013.
The company and union jointly applied for conciliation under the Canada Labour Code in July.
Cameco said a labour disruption is not expected to affect its 2014 uranium delivery commitments.


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Mike Lane and Darwin Davidson have combined their love of photography and bluegrass music. The result is a unique and growing collection of candid photographs of bluegrass musicians performing at a variety of venues around the United States.
Bluegrassphotos.com is the portal to Mike's and Darwin's websites where you are invited to view the photographs and hopefully purchase a print for your personal enjoyment.
It is our desire to
help promote bluegrass music through our photography. Bands and
musicians are always welcome to use the pictures in these bluegrass
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long as you leave the copyright on the photo and publish a link to this
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Invitation to SKF year-end results and teleconference on 28 January 2014
2014 January 14, 13:00 CET
Gothenburg, Sweden 14 January 2014: The SKF Group will report results for the full year 2013 on 28 January. Analysts, investors and media are invited to attend the press and tele conference. The following SKF executives will be present: Tom Johnstone, President and CEO, Henrik Lange, Executive Vice President and CFO, Ingalill Östman, Senior Vice President, Group Communications and Marita Björk, Head of Investor Relations.
Date, time and location:
The press and teleconference will begin at 14.00 (CET), 13.00 (UK), 08.00 a.m. (US Eastern Standard Time) and will be held at the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Nybrokajen 9, Stockholm (conference room Maritim).
Please note that the SKF Group results for the full year 2013 will be published around 13.00 (CET). All information regarding the results will be available under the address: http://investors.skf.com/quarterlyreporting
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