#Dalarna County

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Anders Leonard Zorn died on 22 August 1920.

#Anders Leonard Zorn #died #22 August 1920 #anniversary #Swedish history #summer 2020 #original photography #architecture #sculpture #public art #travel #cityscape #vacation #tourist attraction #landmark #Zorngården #Dalarna County #Mora #Sweden #Scandinavia #Northern Europe #Morgonbad by Anders Zorn #Gustav Vasa #painter #sculptor #garden

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Flag Wars Bonus Round

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Powdery, white Native Lead on amphibole skarn matrix

Locality: Garpenberg Norra Mine, Garpenberg, Hedemora, Dalarna County, Sweden

#lead #native lead #rock #mineral #element #native element #rocks #minerals #fossils #gems #crystals #geology #mineralogy #earth #nature #science #natural beauty

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At more than 2,300 years old, Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date.

Old Tjikko, a Norway spruce tree in the county of Dalarna, Sweden, is living on top of roots that have been radiocarbon-dated to 9,550 years old. The tree is part of a clonal colony that was established at the end of the last ice age.

Pando (Latin for "I spread") is a clonal organism representing an individual male quaking aspen. Though it is difficult to know the exact age, Pando is estimated to be 80,000 years old.

The Fortingall Yew is an ancient European yew (Taxus baccata) in the churchyard of the village of Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland. Considered one of the oldest trees in Britain, modern estimates place its age at an average of 5,000 years.

The yew is male; however, in 2015, scientists from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reported that one small branch on the outer part of the crown had changed sex and begun to bear a small group of berries, an occurrence occasionally noted in some dioecious plant species, including yews. This is possibly as a result of environmental stress.

List of Oldest Trees

#old tjikko #pando #fortingall yew #tree stories

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Hej Hej Allihopa!

Meet Agnetha "Agnes" Lindqvist

ꕀ ᐝ 𖠳   amalia holm bjelke, cis woman, she/her 𖠳 ᐝ ꕀ  ‷ heads up ; if you hear 17 ÅR by VERONICA MAGGIO blaring, it’s most likely AGNETHA "AGNES" LINDQVIST making their way down the shore ! they’re 24 years old and celebrate their birthday on 7 NOVEMBER - i knew they were a SCORPIO ! especially since they’re very CHARISMATIC and HEADSTRONG. they are from FALUN, DALARNA, SWEDEN, staying in WEST CAPE MAY and are currently working as a CONSULTANT AT SWEDE THINGS/GRAD SCHOOL STUDENT, here at the cape. they always did remind me of wearing earbuds even when no music is playing in order to keep people from talking to you, constantly complaining that the weather is far too hot & humid, and baggies filled with more candy than one can eat in a sitting.‷

So how does a girl from Sweden end up in Cape May, New Jersey of all places?

During her second year of Gymnasium (equivalent to Junior year of High School), Agnes had the opportunity to be an exchange student at Lower Cape May Regional High School located in Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. New Jersey wasn't her first choice for a location when she looked into being an exchange student in the USA; but the universe had other plans for her. Her first placement with a host family in Minnesota fell through only weeks before the start of the school year; and by the time she went to look for a new host family, there was only one left: a family living in Cape May, New Jersey. Despite not knowing much about New Jersey other than what she'd overheard from some show called Jersey Shore (and being less-than-impressed at the time) as well as being less-than-enthused to be going to a beach town (due to her dislike of the ocean thanks to an irksome little water allergy), she accepted the placement with this new host family and packed her bags for New Jersey instead of Minnesota.

Agnes quickly came to adore her host family; and by the time the school year ended and she was set to head home to Sweden, she had come to see her host family as a second set of parents and siblings; and they had come to see her as an honorary daughter. The bonds formed during that school year were bonds that would never break. Even though there was now an ocean separating them, the beauty of technology kept them together. There were constant video chats and emails being sent. There were care packages sent back and forth. And her host family even came to visit her in her homeland at one point. They came over Midsommar; and it was the best Midsommar the brunette ever had.

After graduating from Lund University, Agnes felt it was time to finally go back to New Jersey to visit her former host family, especially since she wanted to introduce them to her young son in person instead of via video chat. She hadn't been in America since being part of the exchange program; and part of her missed it dearly. She missed the charm of Cape May as well as all the friends she had made as a teen. Plus she missed the banter she'd have with the owners of a little shop on Washington Street called Swede Things in America. At first, she only planned on staying for the summer and getting a part-time position as a "Swedish Consultant" at her favorite shop in town until she would return home to Sweden and begin graduate school; but now that she's here, she doesn't actually want to leave.

There might be a particular individual responsible for this desire to stay...

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#cape.intro #{ ⁠om mig — introduktion } #hej hej everyone! i'm catia and i can't wait for y'all to meet agnes!

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The bank wants to increase its local presence

Time, attention and a whole team for you and your business. It is not common at banks today, but is something that is a high priority at Södra Dalarnas Sparbank. Here, the local presence is important. They show this not only through a continued investment in local offices - but also by giving back to the local area.

Understanding the financial needs of customers, whether they are individuals or companies, is only possible if one maintains a closeness to the customers who need help, believes Södra Dalarnas Sparbank.[1] They have had a local presence for almost 187 years, today there are offices in Säter[2] and Hedemora[3] and shortly a meeting place will open in Borlänge[4]. “Our strength is that we can be where our customers are and they should be able to contact us and have a visit or visit us when the need arises”, says Johan Rydhult, office manager at Södra Dalarnas Sparbank.

Faster than large banks

Södra Dalarnas Sparbank is a full-service bank, just like many other banks, but has a speed of decision-making and of the bank's approximately 40 employees, twelve are completely focused on corporate business. According to Johan Rydhult, it is beneficial: “We don't have to make detours, but make the decisions ourselves, and we can give our customers attention in a completely different way than what most major banks prioritize. It also results in high customer satisfaction, both among our private and business customers.”

Supporting the local community

Something that stands out for Sparbanken is the idea of circular economy and giving back to the local area. Every year they share their surplus to contribute to the development of society. Last year, they granted SEK 4 million to associations and projects in southern Dalarna.

“We invite all high school students in Säter, Hedemora and Avesta municipalities to a trip to the Riksdag[5] to learn about and understand democracy. We finance homework help for students who are at risk of not getting a high school qualification and have, among other things, helped with a pump track in Hedemora where young people can cycle downhill. We want to help people and companies to grow and to be involved in the business world in every way we can���, concludes Johan Rydhult.

Source

Södra Dalarnas Sparbank, Banken vill öka sin lokala närvaro, in: Aftonbladet, 7-11-2023

[1] We are the only bank with our head office in southern Dalarna. Here we are, nowhere else. Every kroner saved with us stays in the local economic cycle. The money is used for houses that are built, companies that are started and grow here. Annually, we give back around SEK 2 million to initiatives in Avesta, Hedemora and Säters municipalities. It can apply to culture, sports, associations, society, business or other things that contribute to a living society. https://sodradalarnassparbank.se/om-oss.html

[2] Säter is a locality and the seat of Säter Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden, with 11,161 inhabitants in 2020

[3] Hedemora is a town in Dalarna County and the seat of Hedemora Municipality, Sweden, with 7,273 inhabitants in 2010.

[4] Borlänge is a locality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 44,898 inhabitants as of 2020. It is the seat of the Borlänge Municipality with a total population of 51,604 inhabitants as of 2017.

[5] The Riksdag is the legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden.

#circular economy

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HELGA Sign to Season of Mist, Debut Album Coming

Photo by Ester Segarra Season of Mist is proud to welcome HELGA! Hailing from both the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and the old Viking county of North Yorkshire, HELGA draw on many different influences: Swedish folk, progressive metal, post-rock, pop, black metal.  United by vocalist Helga Gabriel, the band spin their unique genre alchemy into dark manifestations. Their debut album, ‘Wrapped…

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#HELGA

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at Dalarna County https://www.instagram.com/p/CgsyyoEKgIc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Friends along the trail ↟

by Niklas Hovén

#Dalarna County #Sweden

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Swedish regent Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden on June 6, 1523 and, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union. 6 June is designated the country’s national day.

#Gustav Vasa #elected #King of Sweden #6 June 1523 #anniversary #travel #Gustav Vasa by Anders Zorn #Mora #Swedish history #Dalarna County #vacation #sculpture #public art #original photography #tourist attraction #landmark #Swedish king #summer 2020 #Sweden #Sverige #Scandinavia #Northern Europe

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By Copter_Shot

Dalarna County, Sweden

#curators on tumblr #travel #landscape #europe #dalarna county #sweden #scandinavia #aerial #copter shot

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#Dalarna County #Niklas Hovén

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Dalarna County, Sweden - by Niklas Hovén

#sweden #dalarna county #forest #trees #winter #camping #tent #snow #campfire #landscape

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✈ 2018-06-22 ✈ Walking through the forest in search for some birch twigs for a midsummer wreath ✈

Dalarna, Sweden

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11th November 2021 // The Crown Princess couple visited Dalarna County following the King’s decision for the family to tour all the counties and learn about the impact of the pandemic. They began the day with a meeting at the governor's residence with business representations before moving on to Falu Hospital to meet healthcare staff working on the country's pandemic response. In the afternoon they met with students at Dalarna University, staff at a local paint factory, and members of the Dala Symphony Orchestra to learn about how the pandemic has impacted education, industry and the arts.

#crown princess victoria #prince daniel #dalarna #county visits #2021 #nov 2021 #my upload #swedish royal family

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aah right! i’d like to say like, thanks for anyone who’s sent in asks that i haven’t replied to after i’ve asked a question or something, and if anyone’s replied to me and i haven’t answered! sorry! i miss it and then i forget it... tho esp people who’ve dm’ed me? if you’ve dm’ed me and i haven’t replied i’ve prolly missed it/it’s gotten buried, so don’t hesitate to like, double text! it’s not annoying or anything! kiss kiss love you

#.txt #also for real sorry @ people ive left on read... i havent really checked any messages lately tbh.. #ive been sorta busy sorta lazy sorta just eh! #(get ready for eva gorespawn life update here it comes) #ive been off in dalarna county and lived with my grandparents all summer #my farmor/farfar to take care of my farfar’s ‘’dementia’’ and also clean the house etc etc also just hanging out #and @ my mormor’s place bc ive been working at a self sufficient ecological co-op farm! real fun! first in july to unweed it #and now for the harvest! #its been real fun and such nice people #i biked 400 km during my 20 days of work lmao #but now im home again and positively 100% Unemployed #tho i applied to like 20-30 jobs yesterday (lol lost count) and one of them called today! so that was nice #have info and interview on monday #its for like... elderly home assistance? (i hope lmao if i havent mixed it up lol) #its for a private company which is like eww :/// private healthcare?? in *my* welfare system??? yuck.... #i will be class traitor and accept the job if i get it tho bc apparently i have mo standards #me: i have an imterview with attendo care on monday! #my whole family: wtf cringe #lol