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NPR: Pork Politics: Why Some Danes Want Pig Meat Required On Menus

NPR: Pork Politics: Why Some Danes Want Pig Meat Required On Menus

In Denmark, pigs outnumber people 2 to 1. No traditional Danish meal would be complete without something wrapped in, wrapped around, or topped with pork. In 2012, the country exported close to $6 billion in pig meat, a figure that includes “” — which leads…

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Finger Lakes Museum: Case Statement

Finger Lakes Museum: Case Statement

The Finger Lakes region of New York is my childhood home. So when the fledgling Finger Lakes Museum asked for help in wordsmithing a case statement – 16 make or break pages tasked with winning the hearts and minds of potential donors – I was…

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NPR: Danes May Bring Back Butter As Government Rolls Back ‘Fat Tax’

NPR: Danes May Bring Back Butter As Government Rolls Back ‘Fat Tax’

Toothbutter: noun. Butter spread so thickly as to reveal teeth marks upon biting. The fact that this word exists in the Danish language should help to explain what politicians were up against when they the “fat tax” just over a year ago. This is a…

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NPR: Christmas Comes Early for Denmark’s Beer Drinkers

NPR: Christmas Comes Early for Denmark’s Beer Drinkers

In the U.S., Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of the race to Christmas (unless you happen to decorate department stores, then it starts in October). But in Denmark, the Christmas race starts tonight.

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NPR: Nordic Cuisine: Moving Beyond The Meatballs And Pickled Fish

NPR: Nordic Cuisine: Moving Beyond The Meatballs And Pickled Fish

For many people, the phrase “Scandinavian food” probably doesn’t bring much to mind beyond the Ikea food court.

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KUNM: If You Think This is Funny You Otter Get Out More…

KUNM: If You Think This is Funny You Otter Get Out More…

Is it bad when you burst out laughing in the middle of an interview about the plight of otters in New Mexico?  I had my mic potted down, so hopefully Rachel Conn didn’t hear me snort. She was talking about how New Mexico lags behind…

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