Archives for: October 2008
Paternity leave rules!
October 30th, 2008Yesterday morning when I got up I was really happy that I have my paternity leave now. I looked out of the bathroom window and noticed that the traffic was standing still, almost no moment at all, both on the sideways down at Alnabru and on the motorway.… more »
Better be prepared, water alarm mounted
October 30th, 2008To get an early warning in case of a water leak I have mounted a water alarm underneath the kitchen sink today. The neighbour downstairs had an accident earlier this year, the pipe to the dish washer leaked, but luckily for him he was home and was able t… more »
Todays dinner
October 29th, 2008Just had to blog about the dinner I made today, mostly to remember the recipe myself for later. But also to tip you all, my reqular readers about this recipe. I must really recommend the tropical sauce.
First, the actual dinner, Pork Fillet, no rocket… more »
Gigantic shopping cart
October 28th, 2008On Saturday I was doing communal work when my sports club, Sportsklubben Rye, had the yearly Rye-fest. My duty was to buy the beer for the dinner, 90 persons and 2 bottles each, I needed a very large shopping cart. OBS Løren to the rescue. The cart is al… more »
No more Hellacopters - the curtain is down
October 26th, 2008Hellacopters live in concert yet again
October 26th, 2008This evening, Hellacopters live in concert yet again!!
But, it is in Stockholm, but I'm watching it live on MySpace...and it is coooooooool!!! I had to open a beer to fully enjoy the event...because it is rock'n roll!!! more »
Paternity leave is starting
October 26th, 2008I've now started my paternity leave so for six weeks starting from tomorrow it will be me and Anders ruling the house. Plenty of Hellacopters, AC/DC played loud the whole day and other cool activities. more »
Which HDMI-cabel should you choose?
October 25th, 2008Without doubt the cheapest one. Kinda funny, TV2 Hjelper Deg did a test, and no one, not even the sales person from Hifi Klubben could spot any difference what so ever. Note that it also included a test by a professional consultant with the special equip… more »
What is considered a valid ID?
October 22nd, 2008When using the remote desktop-tool in Windows it says here in Norwegian that when I connect I will be asked for my id. I'm just wondering if my drivers license will be valid, or maybe I need my passport. Since I don't have my passport with me, I guess th… more »
So much we do not need at all!
October 21st, 2008Microsoft patents speech censoring, why on earth would we need it, unless you are China or a dictator in some not-good-to-live-in-country. It is supposed to be possible to use it real time as well. As it is said in this article M$ even claims that the li… more »
Stuck on the subway
October 21st, 2008Yesterday I was late for work. When in then tunnel between Jernbanetorget and Stortinget the power disappeared and the train stopped about 10 metres from the platform. No help for me since I was sitting in the second car. Not sure how, but in front of us… more »
The PJs
October 18th, 2008Eddie Murphy doing what he is best at, as the Super in the tv series The PJs
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Be prepared for winter
October 18th, 2008Picture taken out of the window from our living room this morning. Good thing I already have mounted the snow tyres. more »
Making popcorn
October 18th, 2008Yesterday evening me and Anders was home alone. After I had put him to bed, I decided to make myself popcorn. The recipe is quite simple, fill the bottom of the pan with oil, turn the heat on. When it is very hot, fill the bottom of the pan with corn unt… more »
Hellacopters in concert
October 17th, 2008I was paralyzed
as i opened up my bloodshot eyes
do i really wanna know
where i've been or where i've put my nose
Yesterday Anders, Espen, Loy, Bendik and I went to see the farewell concert to Hellacopters. Pure rock'n roll, very good concert I mus… more »
Watch Holmenkollen being demolished
October 16th, 2008Today they start to demolish Holmenkollen, the famous ski jump, watch the progress here http://www.skiforeningen.no/cgi/webcam.cgi?id=1 more »
Burn after reading
October 16th, 2008Anyone want to go to the movies with me? This one is a must see, upcoming comedy by the Cohen Brothers. I was hooked after The Big Lebowski many years ago...
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The Jack Black soundboard
October 16th, 2008I found the video below when spending some time on Youtube. They are using the Jack Black Soundboard
...can you give me just 4 nuggets... :-D
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In Glitnir we trust
October 14th, 2008- Jeg føler at bunnen var på forrige fredag, sier Thomas Lande, meglersjef i Glitnir Securities, til E24. http://e24.no/boers-og-finans/article2711561.ece
Earlier this year
- De sitter på gjerdet. Det er usikkert hvor bunnen er, sier Lande og legge… more »
What I did yesterday
October 12th, 2008Helping out Ingrid and Lars Tormod renovating
http://einarsvei6.blogspot.com/2008/10/kjkkenlrdag.html more »
This is metal!
October 9th, 2008Unsure of what metal is?
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In fact, there is a lot more clips at Youtube of FurTv. Have not seen it before, but it is funny I must say!!
Their offical webpage
And their channel at Youtube more »
I could not imagine
October 9th, 2008...that I would be a fan of a band playing in the Junior Eurovision Contest, but The Blacksheeps is in fact cool, mostly due to the girl singing. Lydverket went to visit them, and recorded a video of them playing a cover version of Gold Lion by the Yeah… more »
Med Pisk og Champagne - Fabrice D'Almedia
October 8th, 2008My latest book, "High Society in the Third Reich" by Fabrice D'Almeida. The book is the first systematic study of the relations between German high society and the Nazis, and therefore I found it a bit hard to read. But even though, very interesting. Rea… more »
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin
October 8th, 2008Hillarious
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/palin-hillary-open/656281/
Another funny quote
The movie Brokeback Mountain opened this week. yes, the movie is making history as the first western ever where the good guys get in the… more »
b2evo 2.4.5 "Monument Valley"
October 6th, 2008I've installed the b2evo 2.4.5 "Monument Valley". Fast and easy upgrade, as just a reader of my blog you won't notice the upgrade, other than it shall be even more stable. more »
Cleaning up pictures on my cell phone
October 6th, 2008Some pictures from last weekend. On Friday I went out to Vestreng on my bike, when I spotted these three elks, or moose as it is called in the U.S http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose, at Fetsund. The next day I had to move the lawn, but before that I had… more »
FRP gets owned
October 2nd, 2008Just had to a reference to this article which I found very good
http://e24.no/kommentar/e24-kommentar/article2686519.ece#AF
What is FRP http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremskrittspartiet
What is "owned" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owned more »
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