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Jens Stoltenberg, PM of Norway runs country on iPad!

Apr 16, 2010 10:09PM PDT

Dear Buzz Gang and Crew,
The Prime Minister of Norway was stranded at JFK airport because of the Volcano eruptions. So while in the Airport, it was caught on camera running is country using an iPad. He told CNN Reports: "We have the Internet, the mobile phone. I also use an iPad, which is excellent."

Ahhh...how much more of an endorsement do you need Apple?

links:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20002699-17.html
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/04/16/governing-norway-ipad-theres-app/
http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/stranded-us-volcano-norways-pm-runs-country-ipad-121684

Later People.

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Apr 16, 2010 10:48PM PDT

How much does it tell you about how simple it is to run Norway, lol. And sounds like he doesn't do many (i.e. any) video conferences in his comms. But it is true, Apple gets more free publicity on this one.

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Hey
Apr 17, 2010 2:02PM PDT

Norway ain't some Viking village. Wink They're a wealthy developed socialist nation with a government that runs about half of the economy!