it so full of opportunities for a person to shape life as he or she pleases. And coming in as an outsider is no barrier to fitting in and utilizing what the country has to offer. It is made easy by the [...] heritage as ’the great melting pot’ (or salad bowl, as I think is more fitting). However much I like the U.S., it does have its less positive sides. Some stereotypes about its citizens are true to a great [...] majority of whom have been college students) all seem to have a great ability to actually get something of worth out of their existence. In short, they use the opportunities they have, they realize that living

where all citizens are able to work and participate according to ability, • which gives all citizens the opportunity to use their capacity to lead a satisfactory life. Compared to all parameters of competition [...] frameworks in order to reach a main objective: to ensure an excellent society for all citizens. Dual Strategies for Welfare The vision of welfare originates in a political ambition and it aims for a social system [...] competition, the tendencies to increased social marginalisation as well as changes in ideological positions on welfare. Solidarity is the Foundation We want the Faroe Islands to be equally good for everyone

undertake and a time schedule when these undertakings have to be concluded. The objective is always to ensure that the companies have enough time to complete the work that has to be done. A suitable time [...] harboured some fear, regarding how these multinational companies, which now were to invade our country, would conduct themselves. As time has passed, and the companies to a greater or lesser degree have [...] today compared to when we begun. A considerably larger part of the region has been mapped. The basalt, which was estimated as a massive problem, is little by little becoming more “manageable”, as the technology

allowing others to link in to the infrastructure. The second pipeline into the Frigg system will provide between 20 and 25 per cent more capacity than what Total needs to allow other operators to use it. Business [...] the construction of a subsea gas hub at the Laggan field; two 18 inch pipelines, each 140km long, to Sullom Voe Terminal; construction of a gas processing plant at the terminal and a 234km pipeline from [...] construction period from 2010 to 2013. Managers from the company were in the isles yesterday (Tuesday) to brief councillors ahead of an environmental and engineering consultation, due to start later this month

killing a cow, a sheep, or a pig raised for human consumption. This is akin to killing a mountain gorilla, a chimpanzee, or an orangutan. It is simply ethically and morally wrong. And humanity as a whole [...] we could render from their bodies. Never have we as a species stopped to think, to feel, to comprehend what they think and feel or what they comprehend, as we have inflicted gross cruelty and ruthless violence [...] told we were not welcome to speak. Next, we made a reservation for a conference room at the Torshavn Hotel. With the reservation confirmed, we issued a notice of the event to take place on Saturday, August

rest of the country, when it comes to how we help newcomers to be integrated in a good way in our country. Of course it is a matter for the Council to give newcomers the best service. We must have employees [...] in Tórshavn has a lot more focus on integration than we have today. Integration must be on our political agenda. As Tórshavn is the capital, it would be appropriate that we serve as a model for the rest [...] for the matter, so newcomers know where to contact professionals when they need any kind of help or advice. Arriving at a foreign country as a newcomer and trying to integrate is not always easy. Everything

sanctions in various religious traditions. This book looks at how religious and political authorities use ideas about blasphemy as a means of control. In a globalised world where people of different faiths interact [...] historical and contemporary approaches to blasphemy, this book will be of great use to academics in Religious Studies and the Sociology of Religion as well as Political Science, Media Studies and History [...] Utilising case studies from Europe, the Middle East and Asia that encompass a wide variety of faith traditions, the book guides readers to a more nuanced appreciation of the historical roots, political implications

celebrate our flag as a symbol of isolation or seclusion, but as a symbol of the Faroe Islands as a nation among nations. Our flag can only fly proudly if we recognize the same rights to freedom and peace [...] in the mid-nineteenth century how to develop a commercial fishing industry. Fisheries continue to be an important part of our relationship today as closest neighbors, with a shared stake in sustainability [...] This is how I like to think about our national flag – as our political “fixed link” to the rest of the world. It is a symbol of our nationhood and national identity. But without the opportunity to raise

relevant to moving to Tórshavnar kommuna. The Integration Council is also expected to advise the City Council on how to strengthen integration in its whole. Finally, we need to improve areas such as language [...] is our duty to put as much effort as possible into making sure that foreigners get adequate information, guidance, language courses, and competency assessment. I suggest we approach it in a new manner; [...] valevni Kommunulistin ##med2## The population of Tórshavn is growing rapidly and this is to a large extent thanks to newcomers. Generally speaking I find that the Faroese society has been quite successful

be unique to the Nordics. On the contrary, it can serve as a model for fostering self-respect and self-reliance in food systems around the world. Today, the companies presenting here represent a wide spectrum [...] industry. They share a commitment to sustainable food systems and a vision for deeper international collaboration. We are especially excited about strengthening ties with Japan—a country with a rich and respected [...] different conditions have led to different culinary paths, resulting in a rich diversity of tastes and experiences. Together, we form a vibrant and varied food region, united by a shared reverence for our fresh