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• theartsdesk in Oslo: by:Larm Festival 2012 and the Second Nordic Music Prize - The Arts Desk
  The Arts Desktheartsdesk in Oslo: by:Larm Festival 2012 and the Second Nordic Music PrizeThe Arts DeskSince then no major tournament or Olympiad passes by without the BBC making the effort to hoik improving classical sounds into the broadcasting mix.The idea that the emotionalism of sport finds its perfect expression in certain.and more » […]
• Vince Cable and the Merkel-Borgen connection - The Guardian (blog)
  The Guardian (blog)Vince Cable and the Merkel-Borgen connectionThe Guardian (blog)"President Gauck" sounds much better. So let's look at the Wulff-at-the-exit-door another way, as a commentary on coalition politics. Helen Pidd reports from Berlin this morning that Merkel was pushed into accepting Gauck as his successor by her junior ...and mor […]
• Rant & Rave: Cheers for strangers who do the right thing - The Seattle Times
  Rant & Rave: Cheers for strangers who do the right thingThe Seattle Times(February 19, 2012, by Emily Dickinson) MORE NeedJob, my condolences -- it sounds like you've never been in a relationship in which... (February 19, 2012, by saraj) MORE I'm sorry that employee was such a bigot. Please write the restaurant and tell ... […]
• Deirdre Fleming: State parks not just for summer - Press Herald
  Deirdre Fleming: State parks not just for summerPress HeraldThere's been scarce little snow so far this winter, and those who need their Nordic fix are getting antsy. That means that when we get that great, long-awaited dump of snow -- and at some point we will -- the Nordic skiers among us will be heading to ... […]
• Geeky Friday: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Library Journal
  Library JournalGeeky Friday: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire HunterLibrary JournalAs completely goofy as it sounds, the film's trailer actually looks pretty badass (but that's their job), and with the tag line “Are you a patriot or a vampire?” how could you not love it? See Abe the rail splitter lobbing the noggins off of antebellum ...and more » […]
• Hanne Hukkelberg - Featherbrain 17 Feb 08:56 - Drowned In Sound
  Hanne Hukkelberg - Featherbrain 17 Feb 08:56Drowned In Soundby James Atherton [Edit this content] ▾ 0 comments 08:56 February 17th, 2012 In the interests of impartiality I should start with a simple disclaimer that, more often than not, I'ma sucker for the Nordic voice. It doesn't matter whether it's the ...and more » […]
• MOVIE REVIEW: “Man 2 Man: A Gay Man's Guide To Finding Love” now on DVD | VIDEO - San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
  San Diego Gay & Lesbian NewsMOVIE REVIEW: “Man 2 Man: A Gay Man's Guide To Finding Love” now on DVD | VIDEOSan Diego Gay & Lesbian News“They watch too much porn … they want a Nordic Latino!” At times, the documentary sounds like a walking billboard for MyPartner.com, Gay Couples Institute, Grindr and Manhunt, among other businesses. Patrick Perr […]
• Alt Text: Queue This, Netflix! 4 Ideas for Streaming Series - Wired News (blog)
  Wired News (blog)Alt Text: Queue This, Netflix! 4 Ideas for Streaming SeriesWired News (blog)“Lillyhammer” sounds like the name of an all-female post-metal band. 3. Lillyhammer doesn't speak to me as a user of Netflix. I think I can solve all three problems at once. If Netflix wants to get attention, it should make shows that appeal ... […]
• Cameron should leave this terrible 'tax breaks for cleaners' idea in Sweden - Spectator.co.uk
  Spectator.co.ukCameron should leave this terrible 'tax breaks for cleaners' idea in SwedenSpectator.co.ukOne notion he is considering just now after attending a Nordic-Baltic summit is the Swedish/Finnish one of giving people who employ domestic help tax relief on half of the cost. On the plus side, you get more women in the workplace, by allowing […]
• First Aid Kit - Album of the Week - ABC Online (blog)
  First Aid Kit - Album of the WeekABC Online (blog)As mentioned, these sisters are from Sweden (the album went to number one this week in their home country), but don't expect ethereal nordic sounds, as their style, though decidedly contemporary, is in the tradition of folk and country, ...and more » […]