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It’s the War, stupid.

Published on 17 October, 2009 By Vikingsson

Once upon a time a U.S. president looking for re-election lost in no small part to a clever slogan, “It’s the Economy, stupid”.   Here we are again in the middle of another economic “crisis”, kreppa if you will.  When the man on the street is asked about what is important for politicians to focus on [...]

Message in a Bottle

Published on 11 February, 2008 By Vikingsson

So nice to hear about these message in a bottle stories. Much nicer than gooey pollution and dead fish. An old fashioned and even romantic thing these stories.

Halfway through the darkness

Published on 9 January, 2008 By Vikingsson

I hope by next winter to report on the gloom of winter from Iceland.

Disgust or Distress or Art

Published on 30 November, 2007 By Vikingsson

I was surprised to learn that an art student that caused a panic and evacuation of part of Toronto on Wednesday night was from Iceland. All sorts of concerns came into play on this one. The left minded locals were outraged that an Aids fundraiser was canceled due to this, and the right minded made [...]