Lund Hagem respects and enhances its natural setting in the country's south This Norwegian summer house peaks out between rocks and green foliage a few steps from an old pier which was designed by Oslo-based architecture studio Lund Hagem protected beach suitable for bathing and offers the perfect environment for an idyllic Nordic escape the retreat was crafted as five separate buildings - aiming to remain low and inobtrusive glorious nature to be the protagonist of every stay A main wing contains the open-plan living room and kitchen/dining A connecting roof reaches out to the bedroom section which includes two rooms (the primary suite and guest accommodation) all linked up masterfully through changing levels and outdoor circulation areas 'What is special here,' says Lundhagem partner Svein Lund 'is that there are no hallways inside the house The client was after a getaway fit for every season and focused on framing life and context in this part of the country the architects paid special attention to looking after the existing site and not only causing minimal intrusion to its natural setting but also restoring it where required With the help of old archive photos and an engaged client and builder the shoreline was moved closer to the cabin (as it once was) and now 'We were able to restore the coastline as it originally looked,' says Lund lundhagem.no Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) 7 March 2024 – Hafnia is proud to announce the successful delivery of its fourth dual-fuel LNG ship a 110,000-dwt LNG-dual fuel crude oil and product tanker is the final vessel in a series of four LNG-powered Aframax-type LR2 vessels ordered by Hafnia through its Vista Shipping joint venture with CSSC Shipping – delivering on state-of the-art design The first two tankers delivered during 2023 serve France’s TotalEnergies under long-term charter deals whilst the Hafnia Larvik and Hafnia Lillesand (delivered in 2023 and recently) serve Norway’s Equinor under charter deals stated “We are delighted to take delivery of the Hafnia Lillesand the fourth and final vessel in our dual-fuel LNG newbuild series This milestone underlines our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the shipping industry and we especially thank our partners at GSI and CSSC for their collaboration during this project in constructing and delivering these newbuilds” The naming ceremony for the Hafnia Lillesand took place on February 29 Vice President of Shipping at Equinor acted as the ship’s Godmother officially christening the Hafnia Lillesand Additionally attended by several Hafnia team members amongst a large delegation that included team members from CSSC Equinor and stakeholders involved in the project including financiers and brokers amongst others Hafnia will continue its collaboration with GSI in constructing four 49,800 deadweight dual-fuel Methanol Chemical IMOII Medium-Range (MR) Newbuilds together with joint venture partner “Socatra of France” which are set to be delivered in 2025/2026 Personal Data Protection Policy · Cookie Policy Singapore-based tanker operator Hafnia has taken delivery of its fourth LNG dual-fuel product tanker a 110,000-dwt crude oil and product tanker is the final vessel in a series of four LNG-powered Aframax LR2 vessels ordered by Hafnia through its Vista Shipping joint venture with CSSC Shipping The naming ceremony for the Hafnia Lillesand took place on February 29 at GSI Shipyard in Guangzhou while Hafnia Larvik (delivered in 2023) and Hafnia Lillesand will serve serve Norway’s Equinor under charter deals The company secured financing for its first pair of tankers through $89.6 million sustainability-linked loan “We are delighted to take delivery of the Hafnia Lillesand This milestone underlines our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the shipping industry and we especially thank our partners at GSI and CSSC for their collaboration during this project in constructing and delivering these newbuilds,” Mikael Skov Hafnia plans to continue its collaboration with GSI in constructing four 49,800 dwt dual-fuel methanol chemical IMOII MR tankers together with joint venture partner Socatra of France The vessels are set to be delivered in 2025/2026 Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups SHEBOYGAN — The Sheboygan County Chamber honored dozens of local businesses educators and volunteers during its annual Chamber Champions Gala on Tuesday night The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce fundraiser at the Osthoff Resort welcomed more than 650 attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of 62 Chamber Champion Award nominees “This remarkable event celebrates the best of the best,” Chamber Executive Director Betsy Alles said in a news release “We recognize these leaders and their exemplary contributions to our county’s business culture and climate.” Chamber officials said the awards were meant to celebrate business success "This evening is a celebration of everything that is wonderful about Sheboygan County," said Portia Young the night's emcee and public relations manager at Sargento "I found that this county is full of passionate Among the winners was Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies The Oostburg manufacturer has built a niche in custom manufacturing solutions with more than 5,000 machines in use throughout the world Demand for the companies machines grew rapidly in 2016 "Sheboygan County has been a prosperous manufacturing center almost from its beginning," Michael Lanser "The manufacturing industry and skilled trades have changed immensely over the years Our manufacturers' success depends on innovation The companies nominated for manufacturer of the year have had success in providing our community with support The Culinary Star of the Year award was given to Black Pig The downtown Sheboygan business expanded in the past year to include The Berkshire as two people who represent the thousands who are in not just the culinary but the hospitality industry that is becoming Sheboygan County The Nonprofit Charity of the Year was awarded to Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County The Tourism Gem of the Year was awarded to the Osthoff Resort Miesfeld's Meat Market took home the Retailer of the Year award The third-generation company has grown in the community and gives back by offering discounts to local charitable groups hosting brat fries and has raised more than $1 million for Children's Hospital in Milwaukee "One thing that stuck with me is my father said 'surround yourself with good people,' " Chuck Miesfeld said while thanking his employees The Working Together Award was given to the Red Raider Manufacturing project a partnership with local business and area schools placed state-of-the-art equipment used by area companies in the hands of high school students "Red Raider has been incredible," South High School Principal Mike Trimberger said "We've had 43 different companies be a part of this and thank you to every one of those companies." Sheboygan Area School District Superintendent Joe Sheehan called Red Raider a "game changer" for area students "We're going to have hundreds of students going through the doors saying 'I'm going to be a welder I'm going to be an engineer.' Whatever they choose thanks to the support from (the business community)," Sheehan said The evening also marked a passing of the torch as former Chamber president Louie Gentine "I want to give everyone here a big thank you," Gentine said Sheboygan County would not be in the place we are today." Reach reporter Phillip Bock at 920-453-5121, pbock@sheboyganpress.com, or @bockling on Twitter Manufacturer of the Year: Viking Masek Global Package Technologies Nonprofit Charity of the Year: Safe Harbor of Sheboygan Co Retailer of the Year: Miesfeld’s Meat Market Tourism Gem of the Year: The Osthoff Resort Service Organization of the Year – For Profit: Champion Storage & Rental Service Organization of the Year – Nonprofit: Sheboygan Senior Community Working Together award: Red Raider Manufacturing Friend of Tourism award: Miesfeld’s Lakeshore Weekend Hafnia has taken delivery of Hafnia Lillesand a 110,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil and product tanker Hafnia Lillesand is the final vessel in a series of four LNG-powered Aframax-type LR2 vessels ordered by Hafnia through its Vista Shipping joint venture with CSSC Shipping The first two tankers were delivered during 2023 to serve long-term charters with France’s TotalEnergies 2023-delivered Hafnia Larvik and the latest delivery serve Norway’s Equinor under charter deals “We are delighted to take delivery of Hafnia Lillesand The naming ceremony for Hafnia Lillesand took place 29 February 2024 Hafnia is also collaborating with GSI to construct four 49,800-dwt methanol dual-fuel IMOII MR2 chemical and product tankers with French joint venture partner Socatra which are set to be delivered 2025 and 2026 Also on the books is a collaboration with Mercuria Shipping Sarl with the Hanfia pool to commercially operate Panamax tankers in the new Hafnia Panamax Pool Mercuria is initially committing 10 vessels with an average age of 13 years to bridge the gap across a rapidly ageing segment and aims to capitalise on the extensive expertise and resources of Hafnia and Mercuria we look forward to leveraging our combined expertise and are confident that customers and partners will see immediate and obvious advantages.” Mercuria global head of freight and shipping Larry Johnson added we have noticed a deficit of modern tonnage in this segment and we are delighted to team up with industry-leading tanker owner and pool operator Hafnia in our efforts to service this need.” Sign up now for the International Chemical & Product Tanker Conference 23-24 April 2024 a company called Spencer Sports Products began to make metal-sided campers called Trailblazer Travel Trailers reliable (and) ready and rarin' to go." They were a bit big and basically looked like half-sized mobile homes But for people who wanted to travel the country and explore back roads and campgrounds with the luxuries of a home the Trailblazer and was a towable version of the American dream The company grew and expanded through the years and by 1970 the Spencer manufacturing plant had been sold to John F and was producing about eight campers a day the oil crisis and tanking economy enveloped the country People looked for lighter and smaller and more economically camping options The aesthetics of camper/trailers changed: less metal more fiberglass and other modern building materials dated campers plummeted and the road ended for Trailblazer The company shut Trailblazer production down that year said Ron Draeger of the Spencer Historical Society as legions of baby boomers reach retirement age interest is surging in those vintage trailers and the many other models produced at the same time are sought after by collectors and camping enthusiasts alike metal-sided campers of the 1960s and the silver cylindrical Airstream trailers fetch inflated prices at auction and images get shared on social media as an entire camper renovation and restoration industry has sprung up Hundreds of websites devoted to the trend pepper the internet and the phenomenon has spawned a television show called "Flippin' RVs." The trend will come to Spencer on Friday as a handful of people who own vintage Trailblazer Travel Trailers will converge on the small town They are calling the gathering Trailblazer Days Trailblazer Days is the brainchild of Patty Lillesand Lillesand started thinking about her retirement and started looking for a way that she could travel and camp affordably She also has friends and relatives living across the country and she thought that having an RV would be the perfect way to  to connect with them "I can park a trailer in their driveways," she said But new RVs were outside of Patty's budget. So she turned to the internet, and found the old camper restoration craze in Facebook groups such as Tin Can Tourists and Sisters on the Fly she connected with like-minded people from across the country and soon was informed about a 19-foot Trailblazer Travel Trailer for sale for $700 After sitting for years on a piece of wooded property She gradually made changes that made the camper liveable "They're (vintage travel trailers) not super complicated Fixing them up are things that most people can do," Patty said Related: 6 uncharted towns in the Northwoods Related: Yurts 101: Why you will love them She's used the trailer to camp all across the state But the purchase also started her on a different kind of journey one in which will end with a completely renovated Trailblazer restoring it to its glory when it rolled out of Spencer in 1969 Patty discovered that details about her camper were hard to find "There's not a lot about Trailblazer out there," she said So she started asking questions on the general Facebook groups and gradually found other Trailblazer owners who had similar interests in finding out more about the campers Now she keeps in touch with about 300 people across the country who own Trailblazers Patty also traveled to Spencer to learn more about her trailer and found people such as Draeger who know about the trailers She talked with people who worked at the plant And she came up with the idea to have Trailblazer days next weekend Vintage camper enthusiasts have plenty in common with classic car lovers Some looked to restore their vehicles to their original glory Others want to use a vintage shell as a starting point to create a unique vehicle all their own of the town of Mayville north of Curtiss always wanted to design and build her own little travel trailer own a larger fifth-wheel trailer that has a bedroom and they live in it in Florida and other southern states for weeks at a time in the winter who loves to build and design furniture and home-decor items the big fancy trailer was a little too nice "There's just not that much for me to do with it," LuAnn said I replaced a few cabinet doors here and there But I always wanted to buy a beater really cheap and see what I could do with it." Her dream came true in October when Larry spotted a camper listed among the items to be sold at a nearby farm auction When LuAnn saw the camper — it's a 1969 Field and Stream manufactured in California — she knew she had to have it and this other guy started bidding too," LuAnn said "He wanted to cut the entire top off it and haul wood with it The bids went back and forth reaching $400 Since then LuAnn and Larry have completely gutted the camper She has replaced the floor with high-quality linoleum The Field and Stream is an expression of her artistic and design visions some of the houses have those widow's watches on the top," LuAnn said "There are a ton of spindles and fretwork on those homes LuAnn estimates that the total cost of the project will come to about $2,000 but I wanted only the best for my little girl," LuAnn said It's natural that people who share interests will come together and one of the side effects of vintage camping mania is that social groups have found both on the internet and in real life campgrounds That's why it was pretty easy for Patty to organize Trailblazer Days in Spencer City officials were quick to jump on board and help out burgers and hot dogs provided; visitors should bring a dish to pass) will present a slideshow presentation about the history of the Trailblazer company allowing visitors to take a look at the vintage trailers LuAnn and Larry Johnson do not belong to a vintage trailer group but LuAnn has committed them to attend a fall gathering of a Twin Cities-area women's camping club "So I've got to get her finished by September," LuAnn said Keith Uhlig: 715-845-0651 or keith.uhlig@gannettwisconsin.com; on Twitter  @UhligK The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Chamber director Betsy Alles to retireUSA TODAY NETWORK - WisconsinSHEBOYGAN - Betsy Alles will retire from her role as executive director of the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce in December of this year Alles has served as a community leader for more than seven years in the role affording counsel and support to local chamber members and businesses “The recent years have been some of the most fulfilling of my career,” Alles said “We are fortunate to have healthy membership growth and strong engagement in Sheboygan County that has certainly made my job exciting Alles helped increase membership by 20 percent in the past five years and introduced the Chamber’s "Better Together" call to action "Betsy has been a wonderful executive director with admirable vision and leadership lending to growing membership new strategic partnerships and novel initiatives and programs,” Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce Board President Terri M “A grand thank you to Betsy for her years of service and best wishes as she starts a new chapter.” Alles will leave her position as executive director of The Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce on December 31 She has yet to determine next steps and welcomes the new year with anticipation for the next phase of her life “There will be time for long walks and thoughtful contemplation so it’s likely I’ll create an entirely new path for my next chapter,” Alles said “I’m looking forward to having that space to allow more extraordinary things to happen I’ve certainly been very fortunate so far in this life.” Prior to joining the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce in February 2010 Alles served in various leadership roles for several organizations and marketing firms in the states of Wisconsin and Michigan including State YMCA of Michigan Alles served as a board member for the following Sheboygan County non-profit groups: The United Way She also serves on both the American and the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Committees Alles has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University We are looking forward to the Chamber’s future under the leadership of a new executive director,” said Lillesand “The board has formulated a plan to begin the search for a new executive director The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce is located at 621 South 8th Street in Sheboygan. For more information visit www.Sheboygan.org or call 920-457-9491 SHEBOYGAN - The Board of Directors of the Sheboygan County Chamber has announced the hiring of Deidre Martinez as its new executive director “We are very happy that Deidre will be moving here from Illinois with her family to fill this important role,” Board President Terri Lillesand said “She has a diverse background in membership and college admissions and is very engaged in community work We are eager to welcome her to this area and to work with her to continue to build our chamber of commerce.” Most recently Martinez served as Membership Development Manager for the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce in Illinois recruitment and retention for technical college admission programs “I’m so excited to join such a progressive proactive chamber of commerce and to serve Sheboygan County businesses and our communities,” Martinez said “It will be such a pleasure to meet and to serve our members and to work with chamber staff to continue to build on this positive culture The executive committee of the chamber conducted the search and hiring process Courtesy of Johnny Aasen - Godkog.no/Lillesand badstuflåte Hygge, the Scandinavian mindset of cozy contentment, is now a household term worldwide. For fans of the outdoors seeking mindful escapes, Norway and Sweden await with new ways of experiencing the natural world that will expand your vocabulary—and your vistas the philosophy of living a simple life outdoors and unplugging to reconnect with nature and yourself and contemplative mountain landscapes welcome those seeking an adventurer’s paradise as pristine as it is serene the call of the wild isn’t a roar; it’s the sound of your heartbeat after reaching a summit birdsong punctuating the stillness of unspoiled national parks Lush treescapes cover 70 percent of the country making ancient woodlands and verdant canopies of leaves easily accessible even from the busiest city The aurora borealis—dancing ribbons of rays known as the northern lights—glow brightly over Lofoten in Norway The Arctic playground and university city that offers just as much cultural enrichment as opportunities for solitude is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe The midnight sun means longer hours for adventures and you can push your sense of physical and mental accomplishment too in the remote Svalbard archipelago In some of the most far-away corners of the earth you’ll witness one of the world’s most stunning natural phenomena More than 60 percent of Svalbard is protected The delicate ecosystem near the North Pole hosts walrus the antlered creatures may outnumber human hikers head to the subterranean peace of Svalbard’s ice caves The rewards outweigh the relaxed pace by far and Rondane has several waterfalls and the opportunity to spot one of Norway’s last remaining herds of wild reindeer where trekkers and skiers often venture to the Mardal waterfall When it’s time for rest, the converted farmhouse lodgings at Gammel-Kleppe Heritage Hotel are out of a folktale The nine wood-hewn rooms (many with fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature) include a farm-fresh breakfast and access to wood-burning sauna facilities The retreat’s location is central to Rondane and Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella, as well as the mountain region of Jotunheimen Called the “home of the giants,” this towering plateau makes you feel on top of the world like the brave Norse who trekked what are Northern Europe’s highest mountains here With a prodigious coastline, Norway tops the list of countries hosting the largest number of beaches in the world It’s where blue waves crest against an endless sky with the occasional sunbather or surfer dotting the ocean’s surface but seabirds hop between white-sand dunes that form hiking trails For tranquil rivers, the rest of southern Norway beckons. In Setesdal Valley anglers can bask in the sun while waiting for a nibble from perch or bleke harness the restorative powers of nature with practices such as forest bathing Courtesy of Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se Forest bathing is more than a meander through the woods—it’s about engaging all five senses and appreciating sights like sunlight glittering through a canopy of foliage and the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet while inhaling the scent of pine That’s only one tree variety that joins spruce forest bathing can be guided or solo and in Sweden skogsbad isn’t only for the woods rivers rush through towering mountains that rise dramatically from lush The south is home to sandy beaches and meadows sprinkled with wildflowers The unspoiled nature of Sarek National Park in Sweden Courtesy of Anders Ekholm/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se Often called the “last great wilderness of the North,” this is the place to get off the beaten path and the terrain (including six of Sweden’s 13 peaks over 6,500 feet and 100 glaciers) challenges many explorers The park’s varied topography is a geology textbook come to life Trails for all abilities bring you to sandy beaches or old-growth forests where twisted windswept pines evoke scenes from Lord of the Rings hike along the John Bauer trail in Småland Courtesy of Patrik Svedberg/imagebank.sweden.se Further south in Småland, national parks like Norra Kvill also conjure the wonder of Tolkien trees like the gigantic oaks and pines have traditionally been protected as community property The virgin forest of Småland hasn’t been logged for 150 years Dazzling views reward hikers who ascend to the top of the park’s tallest mountain moss-covered rocks form entire boulder fields and Stora Idgölen lake ripples with water lilies and star-shaped bogbean flowers Such serenity and forest bathing are available outside of rugged or remote topography too. Travelers can find natural wonders 12 miles from Stockholm city center at Tyresta National Park Spruce trees grow among moss and lichen and lakes glitter as some 8,000 animal species move about as unworried and unharried as their human guests the forest is appreciated as a home for all AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden There are a few things as Norwegian as a cabin with the country's fondness for these holiday homes typically found by the coast or up in the mountains being reflected in strong price growth in 2021 Last year cabin prices in Norway rose by 7.2 percent, according to figures from Real Estate Norway (Eindom Norge) High price rises followed the previous year when demand for holiday homes exploded due to the pandemic “This increase in prices and sales of property in the cabin market, which started in 2020, continued through 2021,” Henning Lauridsen from Real Estate Norway told financial media site E24 READ MORE: Why Norwegians are so passionate about cabin retreats The average price of a holiday home in Norway is now around 2.68 million kroner Cabins up in the mountains saw the most significant price increases The prices for these holiday homes rose by 10.1 percent Holiday cottages by the coast saw a more modest increase of 2.6 percent while cabins found more inland saw their values rise by just under 10 percent More than 8,500 cabins were sold last year a small reduction compared to 2020 of 3.9 percent the lower sales figures may be due to interest rate hikes “The fact that interest rate increases were introduced and that society began to reopen in the autumn probably reduced the volume of sales a lot,” Lauridsen explained Ringsaker and Vinje were the areas where the most cabins were sold while the priciest holiday homes were found in Lillesand Despite soaring prices and massive demand over the last few years the number of cabins sold may be on their way back down this year Please log in here to leave a comment. Norway's Sole Shipping is set for further sale-and-leaseback deals following the purchase this week of the 75,000-dwt Hafnia Asia and Hafnia Arctic (both built 2010) from Hafnia Tankers. “This deal works very well for us. It is a deal with a company with a very solid balance sheet, which is among the largest in the sector,” said Sole co-founder Jan William Denstad. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Your data on TradeWinds TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors. Read more about DN Media Group here. 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Williamsburg Aska serves a seafood-forward $298 tasting menu in an all-black warehouse that's not as somber as it seems AmericanScandinavian Greenpoint If you’re looking to drink truly excellent beer and have some very good food with it Tørst is one of your best options in the city Mediterranean Hudson Square Housed in a loft-like space in Hudson Square Port Sa’id is a lively spot where you can eat some hummus and listen to vinyl Molly is a writer and reporter from New Jersey who now lives in Queens She is clinically incapable of shutting up about either place This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Deer keds were first discovered in Norway in Halden in 1983 but it also attacks humans and other livestock the parasite is regarded as a major obstacle to people’s enjoyment of nature during the autumn when it swarms and there are reports of increasing numbers of cases of skin inflammation in people bitten by deer keds Knut Madslien has monitored the spread pattern of deer keds in Fennoscandia produced a description of pathological hair loss in moose in Southeast Norway in 2006/7 and studied environmental factors which can be favourable for the parasite and possible pathogens in the deer ked and its host The spread pattern was studied with the help of questionnaires amongst hunters and by using the website www.flattogflue.no The results showed that the parasite’s area of distribution now stretches from Lillesand in the south to Elverum in the north with the greatest density along the border to Sweden The outbreak of hair loss in moose in Southeast Norway in 2006/7 was probably due to an extraordinary high prevalence of deer keds which in turn was most probably caused by a combination of high moose density and the particularly mild autumn of 2006 A study of 350 moose killed in seven municipalities in Southeast Norway revealed that the coats of all the animals were infested with keds but the density of the parasites varied to a significant degree Madslien points to a clear positive connection between the amount of pine forest in the habitat of the moose and the infestation intensity of deer keds in the coats of the moose Madslien found a high prevalence of bacteria of the genus Bartonella spp. both in the moose’s blood and in the keds themselves Whereas moose outside the distribution range of the ked were infected with only one type of Bartonella bacterium moose inside the distribution range were infected with two different Bartonella bacteria These findings indicate that moose are a reservoir for Bartonella spp and that deer keds act as vectors for Bartonella bacteria infections it is not yet clear to what degree these bacteria can cause disease Measuring the stress hormone cortisol in the moose’s coat was used as a method for appraising the long-term effect of the deer ked on the health and welfare of moose there was little connection between the number of deer keds the weight of moose at the time of slaughter and the level of cortisol in the hair This indicates that moose can tolerate limited amounts of the parasite relatively well Via Norwegian School of Veterinary Science We invite you to visit our campaign page to discover why we need your contributions now more than ever to preview an illustration from Guy Ottewell’s great book that we're helping finalize and to learn more about EarthSky’s history “Things are always so much more peaceful when looking up.” We couldn’t agree more we apologize for the popup and greatly appreciate your support Phoronix Premium allows ad-free access to the site and other features while supporting this site's continued operations The mission at Phoronix since 2004 has centered around enriching the Linux hardware experience. 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PayPal or Stripe tips are also graciously accepted UPDATED: Thousands of Norwegians started the New Year by being stuck in snowdrifts or trying to shovel their way out of them The enormous amounts of snow that have buried much of the southern part of the country were branded as “unusual,” and more snow is expected throughout the week State meteorologists had issued warnings of heavy snow accompanied by strong winds and the storms set in as expected on New Year’s Eve By New Year’s Day transport of all types was disrupted and thousands of residents in the southwestern county of Agder lost their electricity Officials in the southern cities of Kristiansand and Arendal set up crisis management teams to handle the deluge as did the smaller coastal community of Risør after nearly 70 centimeters had fallen by Monday afternoon Local authorities also opened up city garages for free so that motorists who managed to dig out their cars parked on city streets could get them out of the way and make it easier for snowplows to clear streets and sidewalks By Tuesday afternoon most municipalities along the coast including Kristiansand Risør and Arendal had decided to keep schools closed at least through Wednesday because of the weather conditions The Red Cross made extra ambulances available in case of emergencies and more than a dozen snowmobiles were put into service to transport medical teams if necessary The snow had kept falling through the night and Tuesday forcing shutdown of local train lines including Arendalsbanen portions of Sørlandsbanen and Vestfoldbanen farther north Commuters living in Tønsberg had few alternatives on Tuesday and were urged to work from home if possible was also struggling and then the busy E6 motorway into Oslo from the south closed at Ås Tuesday morning after a serious car accident Motorists venturing out in their cars were urged to have plenty of warm clothes or blankets food and drink with them in case they got stuck They also were told to have a spade in the car since snow was falling so fast “and blowing in all directions” that they may need to dig themselves out Oslo officials announced Tuesday afternoon that the snow would cause delays in garbage collection because garbarge trucks faced severe access problems to pick-up points “We apologize to all those who won’t get their garbage picked up as usual men hope for understanding and patience because of the difficult conditions for us,” said Marianne Holen of the city agency in charge there was more traffic trouble throughout the day especially after the main E18 highway had to close near Grimstad on the southern coast Several vehicles got stuck as snow continued to fall State meteorologists warned that as much as 40 more centimeters of snow may fall by Thursday on top of the roughly 70 already on the ground better known as a popular summer holiday destination while downtown Kristiansand appeared all but inundated Driving was otherwise discouraged all over Southern Norway with local mayors urging people to “just stay home.” the public transport agency in the Oslo area considered shutting down all bus traffic Monday afternoon because road crews couldn’t keep streets cleared “This is just getting worse and worse,” Ruter spokesperson Gro Janbor told newspaper Aftenposten “It’s slippery and there’s just too much snow.” Reduced service continued on important cross-town bus lines but even the tram from downtown up to the hills at Frognerseteren The weather was worse along the coast than in the mountains Motorists had to wait in long lines to join escorted convoys also on the main E134 highway over Haukeli State meteorologists extended their warnings for heavy snow and difficult transport conditions through Wednesday when temperatures were due to plummet in line with a new cold front moving in Oslo residents are among those warned of frigid temperatures well into next week NewsinEnglish.no/Nina Berglund If you like what we are doing, please consider a donation. 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READ MORE NewsInEnglish.no is a free and independent Oslo-based website offering news from Norway It’s run on a voluntary basis by veteran journalists keen to share insight into Norwegian politics The southern coastline of Norway is blessed with picturesque towns and fishing villages around every corner Southern Norway is almost unknown by international visitors bar the odd cruise ship that docks at Kristiansand on its way to the fjords But Norwegians known the region as one of the country's best-kept secrets the climate is easily the best in the country with long Locals love nothing more than tootling around the idyllic islands and rocky coastlines in their small boats Much of Norway's epic coastline is dotted with picturesque towns and villages but the stretch I'm talking about today is from the beginning of the Oslofjord at Sandefjord all the down to the coast to Kristiansand and up towards Flekkefjord You'll often hear this region referred to as the Skagerrak coastline It's named after the strait that runs between the southeast coast of Norway for a journey around the Norwegian riviera A former centre of the Norwegian whaling industry, the Sandefjord of today is a modern coastal city There's plenty of entertainment and cultural options that make it an interesting alternative to Oslo That's especially true when you consider the transport options and the city is also the boarding point for the Color Line ferry to Strømstad The Manchester Evening News called it “an intriguing city with hidden depths.” So, what to do once you arrive Sandefjord’s Whaling Museum recalls its past with a fully-restored vessel. The trail around the Vesterøya peninsular to the south of the city is a popular destination for walkers of all ages make time to visit the bronze and marbleworks of Midtasen Sculpture Park The collection from Norwegian sculptor Knut Steen is set in a beautiful pine forest Risør has a proud history of sailing ships and lumber export Today's visitors wander around the white wooden houses that the village is known for These were built by merchants along the waterfront while working class neighbourhoods were built closer to the hills Read more: Risør in Pictures with hundreds of wooden boats moored in the harbour If you get the chance, visit the town's annual wooden boat festival While also home to many gorgeous white wooden houses like Risør Tvedestrand is best-known for its range of new and antique bookstores Once you've finished admiring the dusty tomes, don't miss Strykejernet the city centre is also home to a family-friendly outdoor waterpark Once you've finished wandering around Tyholmen head to the harbour to experience the fish market and your choice of several pubs and restaurants The picture above shows Kolbjørnsvik on Hisøy island, across the water from Arendal. Arendal's 300th anniversary is coming up. To celebrate, the town has announced plans for a stunning new harbour baths If you are travelling with kids, Vitensenteret Sørlandet (Science Centre South) could be for you family-friendly science exhibition filled with interactive installations played and experimented with so it's a truly hands-on experience The town of Grimstad has a claim to fame that should see the tourists flooding in It gets more sun than any other town in Norway Make the most of the good weather by taking a stroll through the pedestrian-friendly town which has a youthful vibe thanks to the University of Agder campus so this is another town in which many locals own a boat Also, check out the small museum dedicated to the early years of famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen he served as an apprentice to the local pharmacist for three years The region is also home to Nøgne Ø one of Norway's best-loved craft breweries Not bad for a town of around 12,000 people Lillesand is a charming alternative to the much bigger Kristiansand just 20 minutes away It's a top destination for domestic holidays and coastal camping The nearby Blindleia waterway is packed with boat traffic throughout the summer the 19th-century wooden church is perched high above the town centre and harbour. The Norwegian author Knut Hamsun stayed in the charming Lillesand Hotel regularly in the 1930s Pop in for a look and it won't take you long to understand why The regional capital of southern Norway, Kristiansand offers a terrific combination of a relaxed coastal holiday and all the comforts of a modern city one of only five Blue Flag beaches in Norway Head to Fiskebrygga wharf to grab some fresh shrimps and enjoy them while you watch the small boats come and go Every Norwegian city is great for walking, but Kristiansand especially so. There is a lovely waterfront promenade and the picturesque old town Posebyen, both very flat and easy to walk. Plus, the nearby Odderøya nature reserve and the Baneheia heath and forest atop the hills are great for exploring on foot it's easy and cheap to reach Kristiansand on the train from Oslo or Stavanger Flights to Kristiansand are also often cheap from Oslo A little west of Kristiansand you'll find yet another charming coastal town Its perhaps known locally for its fantastic ocean-facing beach separated from the town centre by a forested area Some of these line one side of the river in the compact downtown area Mandal museum is wroth a visit to learn about the city's shipping and fishing heritage Part of Mandal municipality but a 40km drive away from the main town, Lindesnes lighthouse marks the southernmost point in Norway the lighthouse itself is an attractive sight It's made of cast iron on a foundation of granite and is one of the only lighthouses in the country still to be manned Photos and information about the previous lighthouses and other notable lighthouses around Norway line the walls inside a nearby museum built into the rock tells the history in more detail Marking the transition between southern Norway and the western fjord region, Flekkefjord has a strong relationship with the water The old white wooden houses of Hollenderbyen are a reminder of the town's trade with the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th-centuries Learn more about the history at the Vest Agder Museum For a fun alternative to the usual tourist activities take a summer rail bike tour along the former railway line The rail bikes are a wonderful activity for two adults or a family Where is your favourite spot on the coastline of southern Norway please consider sharing it on Pinterest so that others can discover the joys of southern Norway Originally from the UK, David now lives in Trondheim and was the original founder of Life in Norway back in 2011. He now works as a professional writer on all things Scandinavia Im interested in visiting Norway as one half of my relatives originated from Norway wonderful pictures and helpful information I would love to see the whole beautiful Norway someday although I don’t count that area as Southern Norway 🙂 I’ve written articles about Fredrikstad and Drøbak before I look forward to getting back there someday Thank you for sharing about the southern coastline of Norway as it expands our vision of this beautiful country that I now call home after many decades in India and have returned most years since.I married a Sorlands jente and we lived there for a while I still have a house and a hytte in Sorlandet and still frequently visit I would like to say “Thank-you for the article and pictures they have brought back many happy memories” I shall be back in Sorlandet just as soon as the current restrictions are lifted I still think Norwegian beer is nothing more than Eurofizz I had hoped you might mention Stavern where I was an exchange student Beautiful small town with a rich history and unique “Stavern yellow” buildings A very special town in Southern Norway for me is Farsund I visited dear friends there several times Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Life in Norway is published by Words of Norway AS