Figgio Flint Norwegian Saga Mug Available At The Rune Garden

Norwegian/Norsk Saga Mug, Figgio Flint.  You are bidding on a large handpainted pottery mug from Norway. It is manufactured by Figgio Flint, Norway, and has a silkscreen Saga design. It is in very good condition without chips or crazing. It is 4 inches high and the opening is 3.25 inches across the top. It holds 12 ounces of liquid. It would make a good gift for the right person.

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19-year-old Norwegian wins Monopoly World Title

  Bjorn Halvard Knappskog, of Oslo win Monopoly Championship.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lucky swap and some eager building propelled a 19-year-old Norwegian student to the top of board game fame and sent three would-be tycoons to the poor house at the Monopoly World Championship in Las Vegas.

 

Bjorn Halvard Knappskog, who graduated this year from the Oslo Private Gymnasium school, captured the title on Thursday when the battleship token of 25-year-old Geoff Christopher of New Zealand landed consecutively on Pacific Avenue and North Carolina Avenue, and he couldn't afford the combined $1,600 rent.

"(I'm) the most surprised you could ever be," Knappskog told The Associated Press. "I think this was a really good final. It was the best game I played in the whole tournament."

Knappskog won $20,580 in real money for the title — the total amount in the bank of a standard Monopoly game. The other finalists won nothing beyond the trip that brought each of the 41 competitors to the Caesars Palace hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip to represent their home countries as national champions....

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Israel rejects harsh response to Norway boycott

The Israeli foreign ministry yesterday refrained from harshly criticising Norway’s decision to divest from an Israel company.

In a relatively low key response, the foreign ministry released a statement: “Israel will consider further protest measures in the future.”

Haaretz reported the foreign ministry decided against using stronger language in order to prevent a diplomatic crisis.

The decision was taken after foreign ministry director - general Yossi Gal consulted Israel’s ambassador to Oslo, Michael Eligal, and foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman.

The Norwegian state pension fund has ethical guidelines which prohibit any investment in companies considered inhumane.

Mr Lieberman reportedly chose not to strongly condemn Norway so as not to damage Israel’s relationship with the country, especially since relations with Sweden have recently soured.

The Norwegian state pension fund yesterday announced it was divesting from Elbit, one of Israel's leading companies, for ethical reasons.

Elbit, an optics and electronics manufacturer, provides a surveillance system for the wall in the West Bank. In 2004 the International Court of Justice ruled that the wall was illegal.

Kristin Halvorsen, the Norwegian finance minister, said: “We do not wish to fund companies that so directly contribute to violations of international humanitarian law.”

The Israeli ambassador to Norway was told of the decision during a meeting at the foreign ministry in Oslo. The state pension fund sold its shares in Elbit before an official announcement was made.

Norway's government pension fund, one of the world’s biggest investors, is worth $333 billion (£203.8 billion). The fund contains revenues from Norway’s prosperous oil industry, for use by future generations.

The fund has ethical guidelines which prohibit any investment in companies considered inhumane, such as arms manufacturers, those involved in human rights violations or responsible for environmental damage. Currently, the fund has investments in 40 Israeli companies.

Last updated: 12:38pm, September 4 2009

http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/israel-rejects-harsh-response-norway-boycott

Norwegian Comic Books at The Rune Garden

It has long been a tradition in Norway for comic book publishers to put out Christmas editions. These are quite popular, even with those who don't normally read comics. Here are a few examples of the Norwegian Christmas comics. The Rune Garden is carrying these and more will be available between now and Christmas. You can check them out at: Visit The Norwegian Items Available at The Rune Garden

Now Available At The Rune Garden - Norwegian Runner

Norway/Norwegian/Norsk, Heavy Woven Table Runner.  You are bidding on a heavy-duty table runner from Norway. It appears to be hand woven and comes in shades of orange or tangerine. It would be perfect for the fall and Thanksgiving season as well as any other time to complement your decor. The sides are hemmed and the corners nicely mitered. The dimensions are 44.5 by 15.25 inches. It is in good condition although it has seen some use, dating from the 1960's, I would guess. It is probably made from cotton yarn and the type no longer found in the stores.

 

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Should Hamsun's Jubilee Be Celebrated?

The ugly politics of Hunger's author continue to overshadow his achievements in literature

'How far can they go?' ... Knut Hamsun. Photograph: Bettman/Corbis

Knut Hamsun, the Nobel laureate and acclaimed author of Hunger, continues to court controversy more than half a century after his death. Last month the Israeli foreign minister condemned the celebration of the writer's work, currently taking place in his native land. "I was shocked to discover that the Norwegian government had decided to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Hamsun, who was an admirer of the Nazis," said Avigdor Lieberman.

• Should Hamsun's jubilee be celebrated? (guardian.co.uk)

Congo sentences two Norwegians to Death

Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland deny murder charges as Norway seeks to block their executions
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• Congo sentences Norwegians to death (guardian.co.uk)

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 Welcome to our new blog for the Norwegian American community. Here we will focus on Norwegian food and recipes. We will cover everything from pastries to fish. Another topic that will be discussed is dining culture in Norway. Sourcing special Norwegian food items can sometimes be difficult. So you'll be getting tips on how to get the food products you need to cook just like Bestemor.Toddopierce, Norwegian American Kitchen, Sep 2009

Norwegian Folk Art Wall Hanging

You are bidding on a vintage wall hanging from Norway. It is handmade in a traditional folk art design with birds, hearts, and flowers in a tight needlepoint stitch. The colors are shades of brown, greens, whites, yellow, and red. The back is lined and original metal hangers (beslag) are included. The dimensions are 28 by 5.25 not including the metal hangers. It is in excellent condition and ready to join your fall decorations whether at home or in your cottage. This piece is as Norwegian as you can get in the old tradition of things.

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Norwegian Woven Table Runner

Norway/Norwegian/Norsk Woven Table Runner.  You are bidding on a machine-loomed table runner from Norway. The background color is tangerine-like and the borders are in white and brown contrast colors. It is a tightly woven weave which produces a heavy-duty, sturdy fabric. The thread appears to be cotton. The dimensions are 32 by 12 inches. This is a perfect item for fall and Thanksgiving decorating and it is in excellent condition, clean and odor free.

 

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

 

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Norway/Norwegian/Norsk Rosemaling Design Table Runner

 

Norway/Norwegian/Norsk Rosemaling Design Table Runner. You are bidding on a folk art table runner from Norway. It shows a folk art design resembling rosemaling printed on heavy linen fabric. These were popular in Norway in the 1970's. It has strong colors and is in excellent condition, but there are some faint stains near one end as if from candle drippings. These are barely visible, though, and can probably be taken out. The dimensions are 35.5 by 7.5 inches. The background color is medium blue while the accent colors are orange/red, beige/brown, white, and black. If you enjoy decorating with folk art objects, this would certainly make a great addition to your collection.

 

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

 

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Norway/Norwegian Norsk Autumn Table Runner

You are bidding on a large table runner from Norway. The colors of orange and brown would make it very appropriate for your Thanksgiving table, especially if you place a wider solid cloth underneath. With dimensions of 104 by 23 inches, you could even make it into two runners. The fabric seems to be a cotton blend and the weave has raised areas throughout. It washes well and hardly needs any ironing. It is in excellent condition and is clean and odor free. The colors are great for fall decorating leading up to Thanksgiving.

 

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

 

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Norwegian Children's Book, Moro-Mat

Norwegian/Norway/Norsk Children's Book, Moro-Mat.  You are bidding on a children's book written in the Norwegian language. While it doesn't actually give Norwegian recipes, it teaches facts and language terms about various types of food, having colorful illustrations and explanations about the foods we eat. It would be a tool to heighten the interest and knowledge about food preparation, even for an elementary-age child. And the general look of the foods resemble what you would find in a Norwegian cook book.

 

There are 24 pages in this hardcover book. It is in excellent condition, clean and without odors. However, there is a child's name written on the inside cover. The dimensions are 11.5 by 9 inches.

 

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

 

Be sure to check out our other auctions as well as items from our eBay store.

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Norwegian Table Runner

Norwegian Table Runner. You are bidding on a woven table runner from Norway made from a cotton blend. It would be appropriate for fall decorating and contains colors of brown, gold, and yellow. The dimensions are 24 by 12.5 inches. It is in excellent condition and probably dates back to the 1970's.

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

Be sure to check out our other auctions as well as items from our eBay store.

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Norway/Norwegian/Norsk Set Linen Doilies

You are bidding on a two-piece set of linen doilies from Norway. They are appropriate for fall decorating and contain colors of brown, gold, yellow, and white. The dimensions are 9.25 by 8.5 inches and 9 by 8.5 inches. They are in excellent condition while they probably date back to the 1970's.

We have just returned from Norway and have brought back with us a great number of children's  books, pewter, sweaters, and holiday table covers. Please be looking for ongoing offers in the weeks to come.

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Norwegian Adventure Norway has a Reputation...

By: Elmo Populous Norway has a reputation for being expensive and it is hard to argue against this summation. However what can be said is that the awe inspiring landscape of the country definitely makes the extra cash you may have to fork out worthwhile. Norway is a land of contrast, merging lively cultural centres with isolated natural beauty spots. The high-brow capital, Oslo, is a wonderful place to start your Norwegian adventure. Oslo is most ancient of all Scandinavian capital cities and an awesome location to tread when introducing yourself to Norway. You could start with a wander around the Royal Palace’s grounds, which are open to the public and follow it with a trip to the City Hall, the Rädhus. Hidden inside this massive building are some beautiful carved-wood depictions of Norse myths and an enormous hall decorated with a mural by several important Norwegian artists. For a fascinating glimpse at Norwegian history, visit the Vikingskipshuset which displays three ninth-century Viking ships, which were retrieved from ritual burial mounds in southern Norway, each embalmed in clay. The Folk Museum is also of interest to history enthusiasts featuring indoor exhibits of medieval clothes, china and silverware as well as open-air display of accurately recreated buildings from various periods of Norwegian history. Oslo has a reputation of being an illustrious hang-out for artists and art lovers alike. It's trendy Munch Museum is stationed on the outskirts of Oslo's centre and as Edvard Munch was Norways most heavy-weight painter, his staple works are on show here as well as earlier paintings, lithographs and woodcuts. Possibly the star attraction is world famous The Scream, which was eerily returned after being stolen in 2004. Staying in the capital doesn’t mean you have to forgo getting close to nature. The islands of the inner Oslofjord are perfect to visit in the summertime. The nearest island, Hovedøya, is a captivating place to visit. The ruins of a twelth-century Cistercian monastery on the island sit astride the island, which is covered in farmland and deciduous woods. The most southerly island Langøyene is also worth a visit due to its pretty beaches. Organising your stay A key stage in planning your holiday is organising travel insurance. Make sure you get the best deal by comparing providers online. Getting to Oslo is relatively straightforward. The main low-cost carriers are Ryanair and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Norway’s long coastline is served by a number of ferry companies, most notably DFDS Seaways and Color Line. Oslo airport has excellent links to local transport, with direct buses or trains to the city centre. Article source: Norwegian Adventure Norway has a reputation About: For great deals on travel insurance at competitive prices and top quality cover visit Go Travel Insurance.

Norwegian Tray Bands Available At My Ebay Store

 

 

Norway/Norwegian/Norsk Tray Bands. Nordic Design. You are bidding on a pair of genuine Norwegian tray bands, traditionally used to store trays while hanging on the wall. You can usually store several trays within the same bands. The bands are lined, but only the front part has the decorative design, having colors of beige, red, green, and red.. The front part of the bands measures 19.75 by 3 inches and they are in like-new condition. They can be used the whole year round, whether in your home or in your cottage. Note: the tray is not included. 

 

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* Note: The trays shown in picture are NOT included.

 

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