Check out the kid's name in this news story. Not only is his first and last name basically the same, but every one of his names has a letter that doesn't exist in alphabets outside of Norway. His name will be incomplete if he ever trys to live anywhere else.
Spring busts out all over
Much of Norway has been basking in unusually warm and sunny weather since late last week, and forecasters say more spring weather is expected over the next week. It was enough to tempt at least one Norwegian into the season's first swim.
There's one in every crowd, goes the old saying. Someone is bound to test the limits of common sense and seek a bit of excitement.
Young Jørgen Rønning Jørgensen saw his chance on Sunday, when he ventured down to the popular beach on the Oslo Fjord called Ingierstrand. The sun, the sea and the highest temperature so far this year were simply too tempting.
Jørgensen stripped to swimshorts and ran into the water. He quickly ran out again, but at least he could brag to anyone willing to listen that "Jeg har badet!" ("I've had a swim!")
A few sailboats could also be spotted on the fjord and Norwegians flocked outdoors all over the country to soak up some rays after months of the dreariest winter in recent memory, with little snow for skiing. Temperatures "soared" to around 14C (57F), breezes were light and there's hardly been a cloud in the sky since the middle of last week.
State meteorologists also have mostly good news as Norwegians settle down for next week's traditional Easter holidays. Some clouds may roll in on Thursday of this week, but the long-term outlook through next week called for more mild temperatures and little if any precipitation.
It's still cold at night, though, with temperatures dipping below zero in the Oslo area. There's still snow in the mountains as well, so skiers can get in a few more runs before the season ends.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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