As of tomorrow, the 50 øre coin is no longer legal tender in Norway. The Norwegian krone is divided into 100 øre, but the 50 øre coin is the last physical representation of this. It’ll still be possible, as far as I know, to pay a bill at the bank with a sum including...
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To plague my screen, all brooding, bleak and dour?
Remember that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return.We've entered Lent. Yesterday, members of churches more civilised than my own smeared ash on their foreheads, as a reminder of humility and a sign of penitence. We're 45 days away from Easter, though the shops here started selling Easter candy last week.Read more →
In December, my flat-mates and I received the unwelcome message that we’d lose our apartment at the end of the year. Faced with the hassle of moving right before Christmas, we managed to haggle down the eviction date and were able to remain through January. Having just completed the move, I am damn glad...
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