rain-soaked country with its sodden economy. But I was indeed and the more I went about the country, and the more cups of coffee and sweet cakes I savored, the more I began to notice and appreciate that remarkable [...] the Faroes evince a most remarkable spirit of forbearance and determination. I did not know any of this, of course, when I first arrived with my wife some eleven years ago. Friends offered only that the [...] it. I refer, of course, to the country’s Vision 2015, the hope and dream that the Faroes will become one of the most progressive nations of the world by 2015. A bit audacious some might say, but I for

me, I have learned that my way of doing things is not always the best way. Diversity is hard, but I it is crucial for growth. I am still Faroese, and I will always stick to Faroese values. But now I understand [...] many, I did not have the sweet feeling of adventure I had expected. However, I was happy to be done traveling for now. In the car on the way to the school, I looked out the windows. Nothing was as I had [...] night. When I went to pay, the cashier started to talk to me, asking how I was doing. I had never seen this person before and stammered something about how I was tired, to which she replied that I should try

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 extent. Americans know America. Period. I am left [...] maybe even a little dangerous. The usual reaction I get when talking to people at home about studying in the U.S. is something like this: “I don’t think I could live there, it’s just too far away, and isn’t [...] Living the American Dream!” In the reality of what is the United States, I have not yet encountered this dream. And I doubt if I really believe in its existence. It’s simply too intangible an idea. To me

occasions I have sent you a written invitation to visit the Faroe Islands. This has been done in my capacity of Editor-in-Chief of Sosialurin the leading newspaper of the Faroe Islands which I am proud to [...] agreed to forward this letter to you and I am sure that he will be more than happy to give his own personal testimonial about the unique attributes of the Faroe Islands. I should also mention that we are hoping [...] brought to bear on some of the seemingly intractable problems we face in the world today. The reason I am inviting you and your fellow Council members to the Faroe Islands is because of our strong belief

development. As the mayor of the capital of the Faroe Islands I am pleased to show you a modern city, capable of facing up to any challenge, anytime. I hereby wish both of you distinguished guests a very warm [...] Today this assembly, called Løgtingið, is the Faroese Parliament and it still meets in Tórshavn. I am proud to say that it is considered the world’s oldest parliament. Tórshavn is administered by a p

the Faroes. The challenges of the modern world make this last perspective take on a growing urgency. I am referring, of course, to poverty, aids, the environmental blowback, the bleak prospect of a new, cold [...] classics. Today this treasure is part of the collection of books in our national library. Personally, I have benefited from this donation all my life. Nowadays, our link to Swedish culture is being maintained [...] themselves to visitors in the disguise of violent tempests and torrents of rain. However, this morning I arose to calm and dry weather and to the miracle of faint sun rays attempting as best they could to

hoping to get a glimpse of his former Governor. - Of course, I would love to meet the President. I was impressed by his presidency, and I am just as impressed with how he has been handling his post-presidency [...] she wanted me to go to the Governor’s Office and have a picture taken, so that later in life I could say that I had met the American President, says Jens Olsen. And one hot summer day, accompanied by two [...] a year in the US taught me to respect people of different cultures and backgrounds. And even though I was only there for a year, the country is still dear to my heart. When Jens Olsen thinks of the US,

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ein syrgiligan og mótleysan dám yvir sær. T.d. teksturin í nr. 5, »All I need«: »I'm just an insect/ trying to get out of the night/ I only stick with you/ because there are no others« Serliga 7. lag, »The [...] Í 2001 taldi hendan brúkarafjøldin 26 milliónir. Feløg og tónleikabólkar, t.d. Dr. Dre, Metallica, A&M Records og risa samtakið RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) hava kært vanligar brúkara