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The word "shock" mustn't describe the Norway blasts

This is just a post to let you know that I will be on vacation from Monday evening for just over two weeks meaning that it would be unlikely that I'd add anything new until after I return. Again, I'm going to Denmark. It's an amazing country and glad my family live there so I can frequently visit the second happiest country in the world! During this visit, I will also be spending three nights in Malmo, a charming city in Sweden - very close by to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. I've not been to Sweden before but I heard it's like being in one big Ikea. A holiday I am very much looking forward to.

Talking of happy nations, the country which made it to this year's top ranking were speechless over the happenings at their capital in the last 24 hours. Oslo's government offices and an island near the capital were targeted with uncalled-for attacks, killing at least 84 people, injuring many more. The island of Utøya was where their Prime Minister was due to visit Labour Party youth members. He initially cancelled his Saturday meeting but if he attended yesterday's event - the situation would have been much worse.

I am happy to inform you that a man, who was responsible for the brutal mass murders and terror attacks has been caught and the police have acted quickly in their investigations so that they found the killer promptly. As I understand, investigations are continuing.

The culprit is Norwegian, not an Islam extremist which many were suspecting straight after the bomb attacks. This means that the attacks were probably not a plot of revenge against Norway's decision in going to Libya or Afghanistan, but instead a plot to perhaps, kill Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. If he was a possible target, the planned attacks would have failed miserably as he was no where near any of the crime scenes.

It goes to show that not ALL attacks which shatter a nation are done by extremists. It is a massive shame that someone who was born and raised in Norway, could ruin the lives of so many of the same blood. This headline, unfortunately will make people feel that they will not be able to trust anyone.

I have been to Norway before and the people there were among the friendliest and trustworthy I've ever come across. After these attacks, I really hope that, despite the shocking incident, they will continue to put a smile on people's faces. I offer my deep condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and really hope that no more attacks at any level happens again.

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Just because I'm away on vacation, doesn't mean I'll be abandoning my computer for the duration of my holiday. I have a Facebook "like", for you can have a debate about the biggest headlines. Also I have the blog to be looking for any opinions you may have and also my Twitter account and Google+ account (yes, I'm still a registered user!). I will be happy to communicate to you and be looking forward to adding more blog posts when I'm back.

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  1. Anonymous29 July 2011 at 07:45

    Sad events and I'm sure Norway Will get back to being happy when the evil man is punished. Have a good holiday John

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