Tag: iceland
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January 20, 2008 01:42 PM EST --
I've had the opportunity to travel to and work in Iceland on several occasions, and although I was required to stay and work in Keflavik during the week, the weekends were my own and I would spend . . . more
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February 16, 2006 02:06 PM EST --
No, not the ones from Minnesota that wear shoulder pads. Nor am I referring nostalgically to my high school alma mater in Bangor, Michigan.
In the Old Norse language, the word vikingar means "raiders." . . . more
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November 10, 2007 05:20 AM EST --
The commitment of Iceland towards creating the world's first hydrogen society has reached new heights with project SMART-H2 (Sustainable Marine and Road Transport - Hydrogen).
Fuel cell . . . more
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June 18, 2008 03:39 PM EDT --
Pleasantly cool within the house, hot and humid outside
Making my decision to Stumble an easy one.
This is where I started: Biochemical Effects of Betrayal
an article at PsychCentral. . . . more
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September 21, 2007 09:45 AM EDT --
Virtually all of Iceland's electricity and heating come from pollution-free renewable energy sources -- hydroelectric power and geothermal springs. In order to decrease imported oil to operate their . . . more
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March 01, 2008 04:52 PM EST --
In Iceland, anyway. Beginning in 1989, after the end of a 75 year prohibition on alcohol, March 1st became a national holiday for Icelanders. So, in honor of the end of prohibition, raise . . . more
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February 08, 2007 02:24 AM EST --
"Philosophy and theology have no effect on [Pastor Primus], much less plain common sense. Impossible to convince this man by argument. But humor he always listens to, even though it be ill humor. . . . more
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May 14, 2008 11:17 AM EDT --
-Most Icelanders do not have a family name (such as Johnson, Smith, etc). So children have a given name and then father's-name-son or father's-name-daughter.
Thus:
Jon has a son named Thor . . . more
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February 07, 2008 11:17 AM EST --
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23011346/wid/18298287/
Arctic sea ice and Greenland are top 'candidates for surprising society'
Concerned that humans might push Earth into major climate shifts, . . . more
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April 10, 2008 08:46 PM EDT --
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23982092/
Melting ice has helped power dams, but downsides include more rain
updated 9:12 a.m. CT, Thurs., April. 10, 2008
REYKJAVIK, Iceland - If any country . . . more
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February 06, 2006 12:26 AM EST --
Inspired by Jessie's photo essay about horses emerging from the mist
(in which she mentions . . . more
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June 27, 2008 10:42 AM EDT --
Much like the doctor who recommends a daily walk to someone who lives in a neighborhood with rampant crime, how can I in good conscience recommend two servings per week of fish if we are all witnessing . . . more
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July 04, 2008 09:11 PM EDT --
Upon a wind-swept ocean, Thor's legions
set sail for unchartered lands to conquer.
Nescient of final end; Odin would guide.
Waves grew to water's thunder; stentorian.
Njord, . . . more
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May 10, 2007 03:34 PM EDT --
I was looking for a rental car for my upcoming trip to Iceland. I read online that http://www.kemwel.com/ is a great company. I decided to give it a shot! Kemwel is a 3rd party booking service for overseas . . . more
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July 21, 2008 04:55 PM EDT --
Let me introduce you to an exciting new group in the Millington family of fine Gather groups. This group will appeal to all residents of the north anywhere around the globe as well as others who . . . more
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September 10, 2005 10:42 PM EDT --
I wrote this article for "Non Credo", the official newsletter of the World Macrobiotic Organization. Unfortunately, it is published only when the Flying Dutchman appears at sea, so in the mean . . . more
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August 07, 2007 09:34 PM EDT --
In exactly 1 month plus 4 minutes I will be heading down the runway in a plane bound for Iceland.
In 1 month I'll begin a 10 day trip in the place that I've missed every day since I was there . . . more
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September 21, 2007 05:25 PM EDT --
Hi all,
For those of you who asked for photos, here they are.
My trip was AMAZING. My 2nd time to Iceland did not let me down. :)
The full story/article will come soon. However, the 'real world' . . . more
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August 16, 2007 01:17 AM EDT --
When I was younger, my father took us to Iceland for a vacation. While there, we saw and experienced many different things. Two things stand out for me in particular. The first thing is learning that all . . . more
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November 14, 2005 07:08 PM EST --
After months of waiting, I FINALLY got to see Sigur Ros live on November 9th at Brixton's Carling Academy, and it was a fantastic, fantastic show! The music was flawless, the lighting design was incredible, . . . more
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