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Osama Bin Laden is gone but is al-Qaeda?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ian

Hmm. So what’s going to happen to al-Qaeda now that Bin Laden is out of the picture? Will his organisation die like cutting the head off a snake, or will his most fervent followers wreak renewed vengence on the innocent? … Continue reading →

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Moving to Norway: One year on

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Ian

Our Norwegian lifestyle We moved from New Zealand to Norway exactly one year ago this week and oh boy, has it been a long journey! And we are not quite ‘there’ yet, there’s still lots to do before we can say that we … Continue reading →

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After more than four months living ‘below zero’…..

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Ian

Has spring has finally sprung? With temperatures hitting double figures this week I am optimistic! Emerging from my first Norwegian winter I am pleasantly surprised to find that I am still largely intact! Living in such cold temperatures is mostly … Continue reading →

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How a small shift in perspective….

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ian

….Can have a big impact on your life Surrounded by suffering and tragedy as an aid worker in the late 1990’s, I would often get overwhelmed with the apparent futility and desperation of it all. But during one late night, … Continue reading →

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Karma is alive and kickin in Asker this week!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Ian

In case anyone doubts that karma is real, take a look at this weeks weather forecast for Asker region over there…….looks pretty grim doesn’t it? And why does it look so grim? Because we just had a weekender that sucked every bit … Continue reading →

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