Podcasts about Danes

Obisk vlade v Pomurju je ostal nekoliko v senci napovedi vlade o podaljšanju letnih vinjet in novih informacij glede obvezne božičnice. Premier Golob je zatrdil, da bodo za podjetja z likvidnostnimi težavami pri božičnici veljale enake izjeme kot za letni regres. Drugi poudarki oddaje: Bruselj bo objavil časovnico zagotovitve obrambne pripravljenosti, v ospredju zaščita pred droni. Mejni prehod Rafa med Gazo in Egiptom bi lahko danes odprli za ljudi, podrobnosti niso jasne. O podnebnih spremembah imajo premalo znanja tudi odločevalci.

Can a joke survive translation? Danish comedian Jacob Taarnhøj has been finding out for over a decade—performing stand-up in Danish, English, and even Norwegian. From the comedy clubs of Aarhus to TV specials and international stages, Jacob shows how humor shifts across languages yet still connects people through shared absurdities. In this conversation with Derek and Conrad, he reveals what it's like to make Danes laugh at their own quirks, navigate wordplay that doesn't always translate (gherkin, anyone?), and stay sober in a culture built on drinking together. They unpack why Danish humor is darker, humbler, and more self-deprecating than many outsiders expect—and why that mix helps international audiences feel at home. If you've ever wondered what really makes people laugh in Denmark—or how language shapes what we find funny—this episode pulls back the curtain on the art of comedy without borders.Jacob Taarnhøj (Guest): https://www.instagram.com/jacobtaarnhoej/ https://www.facebook.com/JacobTaarnhoej https://jacobtaarnhoej.dk/ Derek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingConrad Molden:https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyhttps://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenhttps://tiktok.com/@conradmolden https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dk

Premierje v Gazi še drži, Hamas naj bi pravkar začel izpuščati preostale izraelske talce, Izrael pa prve palestinske zapornike. V Izrael bo dopotoval ameriški predsednik Donald Trump, ki je pred odhodom zatrdil, da je vojna končana. Kot je dejal, ga ne skrbi, saj imajo zelo dober dogovor za vse. Trump se bo udeležil tudi slovesnosti v Egiptu ob potrditvi mirovnega načrta za Gazo. Ostali poudarki oddaje: - V Ljubljani sklepno dejanje zasedanja parlamentarne skupščine zveze Nato. Govornik tudi generalni sekretar zavezništva Mark Rutte. - Nov sistem dolgotrajne oskrbe še vedno z veliko nejasnosti. Na prevedbo vanj čaka 22 tisoč stanovalcev. Kaj bo s tistimi, ki so brez skrbnikov? - Na prelazu Vršič dvotedenski testni režim z zapornicami in prevzemom parkirnega listka že v dolini. Uvedba ureditve in parkirnine prihodnje poletje.

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Špela Rapoša ni bila sprejeta na želeni študij v Sloveniji, zato se je pri osemnajstih letih odločila, da gre delat na Škotsko. Tam je bil najprej zaposlena v hotelih in pubih, se zaljubila, doštudirala, zaposlila in ostala. Danes, 21 let pozneje, s svojim partnerjem in mački živi v mestu Kilsyth in je vodja projektov v agenciji Škotske vlade za krožno gospodarstvo in trajnost, Zero Waste Scotland. Tudi njej ni neznana ekološka tesnoba, a se ji zoperstavlja z jogo in ledeno terapijo.

Voting turnout among internationals in Denmark is often under 30%, compared to over 70% for Danes. We can do better than that, right? Local elections in Denmark decide more than you think. Derek and Brooke get all the voting as international details from Narcis George Matache in this conversation. From Denmark's upcoming local and regional elections—what councils actually do, who can vote, and why internationals matter.Highlights include: when you are eligible to vote (EU and non-EU citizens)how early voting workshow to avoid mistakes that could invalidate your ballotNo excuses: if you live here, you likely have a say. Listen in and learn how your vote shapes Denmark's daily life.#VoteHome podcast:https://www.pod.link/1742152076Previous episode with Narcis:https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5Narcis George Matache (guest):IG: https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatacheFB: https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/Last Week In Denmark (LWID) newsletter: https://lastweekdk.substack.com/LWID podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu Vote Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6Derek Hartman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

“ For many of our guests, they normally say, ‘It's not just a stay, it's a memory in the making.' It's a place where time slows down and where the ordinary, what do you say, becomes something truly extraordinary.”We're in great company with Maria Oldenbjerg, the fairy godmother, formally known as the Hotel Director, of the Nimb Hotel in the heart of Copenhagen—where with the enchanting Tivoli Gardens as its lush backdrop, Nimb presents an unparalleled combination of subtle Scandinavian urban luxury, Danish design, meticulous service, and top-tier gastronomy, all infused with a touch of Tivoli enchantment. Born in 1909 within a Moorish-inspired "Bazaar," this architectural gem began as the vision of culinary entrepreneurs Vilhelm and Louise Nimb, who transformed their restaurant into the heartbeat of Copenhagen's dining scene. Today, as the only hotel nestled within Europe's oldest amusement park and recognized among Small Luxury Hotels' elite "Finest Collection" and “Considerate Collection,” Nimb continues to redefine what it means to create authentic and sustainable luxury experiences that blur the lines between heritage and innovation.As seasons change, and ours begins with this episode, Maria invites the young, and the young at heart, to discover how she transforms ordinary moments into something truly magical—where “hygge” isn't just a travel trend, but a way of welcoming the world home.  Top Takeaways[2:00] The Phone Call That Changed Everything: After her first hotel shift, Maria called her mother excitedly: "I found my dream job. I want to become a general manager one day." That clarity eventually led her home to Nimb, the luxury hotel she'd always admired.[6:00] Where Dreams Take Root: In 1909, visionaries Vilhelm and Louise Nimb built their Moorish palace within Tivoli Gardens - Europe's oldest amusement park - bringing the entire world to Copenhagen so Danes could taste and travel without leaving home.[15:30] The Garden That Never Sleeps: Guests wake to the quiet serenity of the pristine grounds as they anticipate the day's crowds. And after a day of excitement, guests retreat to find the soothing musical performances and twinkling lights linger like memories into the night.[16:00] Seasons of Wonder: The hotel breathes with Tivoli's rhythms - Easter treasure hunts, Halloween face painting, Christmas stockings crafted by Danish artisans, each moment woven into memory-making magic.[18:30] Rooms That Hold Stories: Each of Nimb's 38 spacious rooms and suites whispers secrets through understated luxury and timeless elegance, from handpicked antiques set against modern Danish design to complimentary “hygge bars" filled with local Danish delicacies.  [24:00] Culinary Theater: Dining at Nimb goes beyond the dish and becomes a storytelling medium, from Nimb Brasserie's French favorites to the Japanese Pagoda's rotating Michelin-starred chef residencies.[27:00] The Science of Renewal: A hidden wellness sanctuary redefines urban wellness - blending cutting edge technology with globally inspired ancient techniques - replenishing weary travelers with a sense of vitality.[38:40] Living Poetry: Peacocks wander as symbols of grace, their presence so beloved that feathers now adorn linens and inspire children's toys.Notable MentionsDanish DesignGeismars beddingToni fixturesBang & Olufsen audioArtist Cathrine Raben DavidsenFlowers by NimbFrederiksberg, CopenhagenAmager StrandparkDanish SmørrebrødVisit For YourselfNimb Hotel Website | @nimbcopenhagen

Za vedno se je poslovila Jane Goodall, primatologinja, neutrudna borka za okolje, naš planet in človeško solidarnost z vsemi bitji na Zemlji. S svojim programom 'Roots and Shoots' je zadnja leta intenzivno širila optimizem in vnemo za to, da se svet lahko premakne na bolje, najraje je nagovarjala predvsem mlade po vsem svetu. Ob 10-letnici Frekvence X smo leta 2019 posneli ekskluzivni intervju z njo. Matej Praprotnik in Maja Ratej se ob njeni smrti spominjata pogovora z njo, med drugim tudi tega, kako je poudarila, da ne smemo izgubiti upanja in kako moramo sleherni večer, preden zaspimo, skleniti z vprašanjem, ali smo tisti dan naredili kaj dobrega za svet. Ker je bila izjemna, ker njeno sporočilo, njen optimizem, njena trma in zanos nikoli ne bodo zamrli, vabimo k vnovičnemu poslušanju intervjuja z njo. Nam je dala izjemno popotnico, upamo, da se tudi vas dotakne kakšna od njenih misli. Jane Goodall v spomin od ekipe Frekvence X. Fotografija: Reuters

You can send a text, include contact info to get a response. The first episode of a mini arc on the War of 1812.  This covers origins and how the British got unto a war they had no interest in.  The Americans had a variety of motives.  The surface reasons usually discussed in popular history and podcasts seem a little crazy, not fitting in with te reality of the early 19th century very well.  But there is a deeper reason, fighting a second war of Independence to avoid a world were Britain makes all the decisions.  We explore this aspect of the origins with regard to the context provided by the Dutch in 1780 and the Danes in 1801.And then the preparations for the war were dismally poor.  The invasions of Canada were unbelievably badly planned.  For modern people this will be a difficult idea to accept, but we will go through it.

Helpful or Hilarious? In this episode, Derek is joined by comedian Jefferson Bond to explore the wonderfully unhinged world of expat Facebook groups in Denmark. These online spaces are meant to help newcomers navigate life in Denmark — but they're also overflowing with conspiracy theories, questionable advice, and the occasional comedy gold.Highlights include:A now-legendary post about someone repeatedly calling 112 “just to test if it works.”The mystery of Copenhagen's missing wasps (and Jefferson's unforgettable wasp battle story).How venting in these groups sometimes spirals into culture clashes between internationals and Danes.The everyday frustrations that pop up — from crowded metros to unspoken social rules.It's a reminder that while these groups can be useful, they're also best enjoyed with a sense of humor… and a dose of common sense.Policing in Denmark episode mentioned:https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhjMTY1MWYwNWRlNWRhYTIyN2QzZTE0Jefferson Bond (Guest):Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffersonbondcomedy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/jeffersonbondcomedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.A.Bond/Tickets: https://billetto.dk/e/jefferson-bond-lucky-potato-billetter-1306749Derek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Danes je mednarodni dan prevajanja in glede na to, da je umetna inteligenca še posebej močna prav na jezikovnem področju, se razume, da prevajalska stroka to perečo temo postavlja v ospredje. Ne le v pisnem prevajanju, temveč tudi tolmačenju, lektoriranju – teme, ki izstopijo, so etika, transparentnost in zaščita avtorskih pravic, vrednotenje intelektualnega dela, pridobivanje jezikovnih kompetenc in še kaj. Pa še o novi seriji radijskih iger Prva beseda je mama avtorice Tjaše Mislej, ki osvetljuje različne vidike in izzive sodobnega materinstva, in še čem.

rWotD Episode 3070: Liðsmannaflokkr Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 29 September 2025, is Liðsmannaflokkr.Liðsmannaflokkr ("household troop's poem") is the title of a skaldic poem in ten stanzas describing the capture of London by Cnut the Great in 1016, preserved in Óláfs saga helga and Flateyjarbók (fol. 186v), and in a shorter version in Knýtlinga saga.Óláfs saga attributes the poem to Olaf himself, while according to Knýtlinga saga, the poem was composed by members of Cnut's household troops during the London campaign. According to Poole (1991), the latter version is more credible.Stanza 7 praises Cnut's actions in battle, Knútr réð ok bað bíða,baugstalls, Dani alla,lundr gekk rǫskr und randir,ríkr, vá herr við díki;nær vas, sveit þars sóttum,syn, með hjalm ok brynju,elds, sem olmum heldielg Rennandi kennir."Cnut decided and commanded all the Danes to wait; the 'mighty tree of the ring support' (baugstalls lundr ríkr) went bravely under the shields; the army fought by the moat. Lady,where we sought out the enemy with helmet and mail-shirt, it was nearly as if the 'master of the fire of Rennandi' (elds Rennandi kennir) were holding a maddened elk."This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:00 UTC on Monday, 29 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Liðsmannaflokkr on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ayanda.

V Mariboru poteka 31. Mednarodni festival računalniške umetnosti - MFRU. Festival bo vse do 5.oktorbra na različnih lokacijah predstavil dela, ki obravnavajo prikrite povezave med medijskimi tehnologijami in uporabniki. V oddaji tudi o razstavi »30 let po genocidu v Srebrenici: spomini prič, ki danes živijo med nami«, ki so jo odprli v Pokrajinskem arhivu Koper. Razstava z osebnimi pričevanji preživelih opominja, kako pomembno je o genocidu govoriti. Tudi v času, ko pred našimi očmi znova potekajo genocidni procesi in politike.

Drugi poudarki iz oddaje: -Kako v takšni ali drugačni stiski do pravega naslova in ustrezne pomoči, v Mariboru so iskanje poenostavili -V Cerknem načrtujejo ureditev športnega parka, kar ocenjujejo za pomemben mejnik v razvoju tamkajšnje športne infrastrukture -Z muzejskimi zmenkarijami v Postojni do več povezovanja v turizmu

Informativna oddaja o vseh pomembnejših domačih in tujih novicah, o katerih so domače in tuje agencije poročale do 13-ih.

Opoldne bodo po vsej državi prvič preizkusili sistem za množično obveščanje in alarmiranje po javnih mobilnih omrežjih SI-Alarm. Prek mobilnih naprav bo omogočal obveščanje o naravnih nesrečah, varnostnih tveganjih in drugih izrednih dogodkih. Testni alarm bosta spremljala glasen piskajoč zvok in vibriranje. Ne glede na vsa obveščanja v zadnjem času se v Upravi zaščito in reševanje zavedajo, da bo test prestrašil nekatere občane. Pozivajo, da se na alarm ni treba odzvati ali kakor koli odgovarjati. V oddaji tudi: - Varnostni svet Združenih narodov zavrnil predlog resolucije o preložitvi vnovične uvedbe sankcij proti Iranu. - Veljati je začel nov zakon o medijih, ki prinaša tudi shemo finančnih pomoči zanje. - Danes je svetovni dan turizma. Slovenija stavi predvsem na butično ponudbo.

Informativna oddaja o vseh pomembnejših domačih in tujih novicah, o katerih so domače in tuje agencije poročale do 13-ih.

Petnajstminutna oddaja je predvsem lokalno obarvana, namenjena predstavitvi dogajanja, problemov in uspehov v posameznih okoljih po vsej državi. V njej seveda najdejo prostor tudi vse pomembnejše domače in tuje novice, o katerih so domače in tuje agencije poročale do 13.00.

Spregovorili smo o izbiri lesa kot trajnostnega gradbenega materiala. Kako lahko les primerjamo z drugimi gradbenimi materiali, kot sta beton ali jeklo, tudi ko imamo v mislih ogljični odtis? Katere so tiste vrste lesa, ki so posebej primerne za gradnjo v času podnebnih sprememb? Z nami je bil inženir lesarstva in univerzitetni profesor dr. Miha Humar.

In today's episode of DMJXpat, we cover drones entering Danish airspace, Jimmy Kimmel's latest drama with Trump, and a deal between the Radaa militia and the Libyan government. Plus, we get an international perspective from Guillaume on the culture shock of his first months living in Aarhus.

Dopisniku iz Beograda Boštjanu Anžinu se izteka drugi zaporedni mandat. V posebnem oglašanju je za Radio Koper opisal številne zanimivosti o življenju in delu v srbski prestolnici. Pa tudi spremembe, ki so se v zadnjem desetletju zgodile v največjem mestu zahodnega Balkana. "Ko sem začel poročati iz Srbije, je bila celo bližje Evropski uniji kot danes," poudarja Anžin, ki je zadnje mesece spremljal enega največjih družbenih in političnih dogodkov v Srbiji, proteste, ki so se začeli po padcu nadstreška v Novem Sadu. Z njim smo govorili tudi o tem, zakaj je s seboj v Beograd (še pred covidom) vzel maske, in izpostavili problem revnih držav, pri katerih okoljska vprašanja niso med prioritetnimi temami. S sogovornikom smo govorili tudi o selitvenem stresu in zaključili z mislijo, kako življenje v tujini človeka obogati. Morda pa je bilo najbolj pomembno vprašanje tisto, zakaj sploh potrebujemo novinarja dopisnika iz tujine? V Slovenijo se Anžin vrača z ženo Janjo, tudi novinarko, in s tremi posvojenimi domačimi živalmi.

Evropska unija želi z Aktom o umetni inteligenci spodbuditi zanesljiv in varen razvoj umetne inteligence, ki bo spoštoval temeljne človekove pravice, hkrati pa podpiral inovacije in zagotovil, da bo Evropa postala vodilna na tem področju. Nova zakonodaja naj bi v celoti začela veljati prihodnje leto. Kje je Slovenija na poti regulacije, kaj pomeni za regulacijo iniciativa »Stop-the-Clock«? Kateri sistemi umetne inteligence države že uporabljajo in zakaj bi potrebovali register umetne inteligence? Kako avtomatizacija vpliva na življenja ljudi in ali je visokotehnološki kapitalizem združljiv z demokracijo in varovanjem človekovih pravic? Odgovore smo iskali v tokratni oddaji Intelekta, kjer so se nam pridružili Jasmina Ploštajner z Inštituta Danes je nov dan, Darja Petric Štrbenk z Ministrstva za digitalno preobrazbo, izr. prof. dr. Ana Sobočan s Fakultete za socialno delo Univerze v Ljubljani in politolog doc. dr. Blaž Vrečko Ilc s Fakultete za družbene vede Univerze v Ljubljani.

If Donald Trump is a broken clock only right twice daily, then one of those truths might be US policy toward Greenland. According to the Australian based geo-strategist Elizabeth Buchanan, Trump is correct to be preoccupied with American influence over, and perhaps even ownership of Greenland. In her new book, So You Want To Own Greenland, Buchanan argues that the 57,000-person continental super-sized island is becoming central to 21st Century geopolitics. From the Vikings to the (yes) colonizing Danes, she argues, Greenland has always been an important piece of the North Atlantic strategic jigsaw. Today, however, with the melting polar ice cap and its vast mineral resources, Greenland is becoming essential - not just to native Greenlanders, the United States, Denmark and Canada, but also to Russia, China and even India. 1. America's Greenland Interest Predates Trump by 160 Years US interest in Greenland dates back to 1867 and the Seward Purchase ("Seward's Folly"). Trump's fixation isn't erratic - it reflects longstanding American strategic thinking about North American geography that transcends partisan politics.2. Denmark is a Colonial Power, Not a Progressive Beacon Contrary to its reputation for happiness and human rights, Denmark runs Greenland as a modern colony. This includes a forced contraception program targeting 12-13 year old Inuit girls and economic control where 50%+ of working-age Greenlanders work for the government.3. Climate Change is Creating the "New Panama Canal" The melting Arctic ice cap is opening new shipping routes between Europe and Asia through the North. Any cargo passing this route must go through Greenlandic/Danish waters, making Greenland a critical chokepoint for 21st-century global trade.4. Greenland Wants Independence, But Denmark Won't Let Go Greenlanders voted for independence in a referendum, but Danish law requires the Danish Parliament to approve any independence - a catch-22. Without Greenland (and the Faroe Islands), Denmark ceases to be a "kingdom" and becomes just Denmark.5. China and India Are the Real Wild Cards While focus remains on US-Denmark tensions, China and India are rapidly expanding their Arctic presence through "research" missions and shipping investments. For every American business jet landing in Greenland, there are Chinese and Indian interests as well.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

What if the solution to Ireland's housing crisis has been sitting on our doorstep all along? We dive into the Danish model of cooperative housing, where 7% of Danes live in co-ops, and a full third of Copenhageners do too, and explore how the GAA, with its 2,200 clubs and pristine community pitches in every village, could spearhead something similar here. Forget developer margins and speculative bubbles: in Denmark, a co-op share might cost €70–100k, with monthly housing costs around €800, compared to a private flat at €400k and €1,200 rent. We talk about the power of collective ownership, intergenerational communities, and why housing is really about dignity, not speculation. Along the way, we get into Jim Gavin's presidential bid, Fianna Fáil's GAA connection, and why our presidency has become more like Ireland's Got Talent than a serious constitutional role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denmark may be a small country, but it produces world-class athletes in cycling, tennis, handball, badminton, and golf. How do they do it? And how does the tax-financed effort to create athletic champions fit with the culture code of "Jante Law", the idea is that no one should think themselves better than anyone else?  September is when fall sports season starts in Denmark. The badminton league begins, so does volleyball and basketball and hockey. Most importantly, the handball season kicks off, and while I'm not a handball fan myself, I always know when that season is underway because my otherwise mild-mannered downstairs neighbor begins screaming at his flatscreen, cheering on or scolding Denmark's handball girls or handball boys, the teams are equally popular in Denmark.  Team handball was invented in Denmark – and like design, it's a national passion. Danish teams have won several World Championships and many Olympic Gold Medals. Football, otherwise known as soccer, is popular too, although given the international competition, it's a bit harder for little Denmark to win championships. The Danish national team did win a European championship in 1992, something any Danish man over 40 will be happy to discuss with you in great detail. Right now there are more than 300,000 registered football players in Denmark if you count amateur, pro, and semi-pro teams. The population of Denmark is 6 million. That means one out of every 20 Danes is on a football team. Danish athletes are not particularly rich, and the ones who do make big money have tapped into markets outside of Denmark. The most famous is badminton player Viktor Axelsen. Since badminton is most popular in Asia, Viktor Axelsen learned fluent Mandarin Chinese. There are lots of endorsements in the Chinese market. The golfing Højgaard twins, Rasmus and Nicolai, make their money on the international golf circuits, in particular the PGA.  Both of them also have endorsement deals. And Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard makes his money not just in France, but also via international endorsements.   Many Danes do sports in their spare time. A bike ride through Copenhagen wouldn't be complete without a middle-aged Lycra lout cyclist who thinks he's Jonas Vingegaard speeding past you in the bike lanes, sometimes screaming “Bagfra!” or “I'm coming up behind you!” Besides criminals and welfare cheats, these are the least liked men in Denmark. And many Danes are involved with what's often described as hygge sports, where the win or the loss isn't as important as the beers with your buddies or pasta with your girls afterwards. These leagues cover the entire lifespan – old boys football clubs or old girls rowing teams can keep you fit long past retirement age – and they often start in childhood. Schools in Denmark have physical education classes – under the old Viking word idraet – but they rarely have school sports teams. Sports are played through clubs, mostly amateur clubs, which is nice for the kids, because if they don't have many friends at school they can make different friends at their sports club. These clubs are part of a huge network connected to Team Denmark, which is a government project to create Denmark's future sports stars. It's always funny to me that there is so much support for elite sport development in a country so keen on Jante Law. Under the Jante Law, the idea is that no one should think themselves better than anyone else. You see this in Danish working culture, and you also see it in the educational system. Smart kids in Denmark don't get a boost – they're expected to just attend ordinary classes and help their slower classmates. There are very few gifted and talented programs, and unlike Germany or the UK, Denmark doesn't academically track children when they're 10 or 11, sending some to more challenging academic programs. In Denmark, you can get away with messing around and doing very little in school until your second year of high school – gymnasium – around age 17 or 18, and then buckle down and end up finding yourself in med school or international business, two of the most sought-after university programs. But, in sport, Denmark begins looking for talent very early. The local sports clubs work with Team Denmark to create a pipeline of talented kids. Team Denmark, which is part of the culture ministry, has been around for forty years, but it constantly updates which sports it supports. Being practical Danes, they aim for sports in which little Denmark has a good chance of big success. Right now, that's badminton, handball, cycling, plus the various sports played on or in the water – sailing, kayaking, swimming, rowing. Denmark has a long tradition of sports that involve boats or water. With all its little islands and fjords, it has more coastline than India. By age 13, these kids are offered places in talent centers or elite sports schools, and when they're 15 and ready for secondary schools, there will be an elite sport track that gives them flexibility to train and compete. Danish universities offer flexibility for the athletes of Team Denmark when it comes to papers and exams. Some companies even offer part-time internships for Denmark's elite athletes, so they can keep their civilian career on track while pursuing their sport. Of course, once they've succeeded at that sport, Jante Law kicks in again. Danish athletes who win things are expected to give credit to their teammates, to their trainers, to the collective effort. To say things like, well, “I was third, I got the bronze, but I could have easily been fourth.” They're also expected to stay in Denmark and pay Danish taxes. Viktor Axelsen found himself rather unpopular when he moved to Dubai. His excuse was the better flight connections to badminton matches Asia, as well as the dry weather being good for his asthma, but everyone knew the difference between 56% income tax on top earners in Denmark and 0% in Dubai probably weighed in his decision. The ideal Danish elite athlete is probably Michael Laudrup, who played football at the highest levels throughout Europe in the 1990s, but was always very humble about his skills. After he retired he came back to Denmark, where he now runs a wine business, does some Danish TV commentary, and no doubt pays substantial Danish taxes. This is sporting success in one of the most egalitarian countries in the world. And that's the How to Live in Denmark podcast for this week. You can read all our of episodes of the Danish Year series at howtoliveindenmark.com, or book me, Kay Xander Mellish, for a speech to your group or organization, anywhere in the world. I love to travel; make me an offer. You can also get our books at books.howtoliveindenmark.com. See you next time!  

Danes je državni praznik, dan priključitve Primorske k matični domovini. Praznujemo ga v spomin na 15. september 1947, ko je začela veljati pariška mirovna pogodba. Po njej so Zgornje Posočje, Vipavska dolina, večji del Krasa in manjši del Istre priključili Sloveniji. Ostali poudarki oddaje: - Bodo danes kljub pozivom KPK-ja k preložitvi podpisali pogodbo za nakup namenskih helikopterjev s podjetjem Leonardo? - V Dohi pogovori arabskih in islamskih voditeljev o odzivu na nedaven izraelski napad na Katar. - Krščanski demokrati zmagovalci lokalnih volitev v nemški deželi Severno Porenje Vestfalija. Socialdemokrati z zgodovinsko slabim izidom, največ pridobila skrajna desnica.

Danes je državni praznik, dan priključitve Primorske k matični domovini. Primorsko že v imenu zaznamuje morje. Ali spoštujemo resolucijo o pomorski usmeritvi, če je država s prodajo in neustrezno zakonodajo dovolila propad Splošna plovbe? Kaj likvidacija ladjarske družbe pomeni za dragoceno pomorsko znanje in dediščino? Kdo naj postane novi ladjar? Odgovori v tokratnem Studiu ob 17-ih. Gostje: Duška Žitko, muzejska svetnica, kustosinja za umetnostno zgodovino Pomorski muzej Sergej Mašera Piran; Jadran Klinec, direktor Uprave za pomorstvo; Peter Vidmar, dekan Fakultete za pomorstvo in promet Univerze v Ljubljani. Avtorica oddaje Tjaša Škamperle.

An English epic poem that follows the exploits of Alfred the Great in his defense of Christian civilization in England from the heathen nihilism of the North. Following a string of defeats at the hands of the invading Danes, a vision from heaven in the river island of Athelney fills Alfred with joy and hope. Though it gives no promise of victory in the coming struggle, it inspires him to rally his chieftains for a last stand against the invading hordes. His adventures lead throughout the country as he gathers his men, and take him through the Danish camps disguised as a minstrel before culminating in the Battle of Ethandune and the prophesying of the enemy's subtle return in the ages to come. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An English epic poem that follows the exploits of Alfred the Great in his defense of Christian civilization in England from the heathen nihilism of the North. Following a string of defeats at the hands of the invading Danes, a vision from heaven in the river island of Athelney fills Alfred with joy and hope. Though it gives no promise of victory in the coming struggle, it inspires him to rally his chieftains for a last stand against the invading hordes. His adventures lead throughout the country as he gathers his men, and take him through the Danish camps disguised as a minstrel before culminating in the Battle of Ethandune and the prophesying of the enemy's subtle return in the ages to come. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meteorologi opozarjajo na močne nevihte, silovite nalive in lokalno točo. Toda kljub vsem naprednim fizikalnim modelom, ki jih dnevno poganjajo najzmogljivejši računalniki, še vedno ne vemo natančno, kje bo udarilo najhuje. Bo nevihta zajela Štajersko? Bo toča padla na Obalo? Ali pa nas bo morda presenetila v osrčju Ljubljane? Fizikalni modeli, ki temeljijo na enačbah, ki opisujejo gibanje atmosfere, so že desetletja temelj sodobnega vremenskega napovedovanja. A so tudi izjemno zahtevni, tako računalniško, časovno, kot tudi finančno. Za nameček pa so pogosto nestanovitni. Danes pokažejo eno, jutri drugo. Z umetno inteligenco se vse to spreminja. V tokratni Frekvenci X bomo preverili, kako strojno učenje in globoki nevronski modeli že dopolnjujejo in v nekaterih primerih celo prehitevajo klasične modele. Gostje: dr. Florence Rabier, direktorica Evropskega centra za srednjeročne vremenske napovedi dr. Matjaž Ličer, Agencija za okolje dr. Benedikt Strajnar, Agencija za okolje dr. Matjaž Puh, Agencija za okolje, podoktorski raziskovalec v projektu SMASH, ki ga koordinira Univerza v Novi Gorici

Vlad Todoran prihaja iz majhnega mesta v Transilvaniji, nedaleč od legendarnega gradu, kjer naj bi nekoč prebival vampir Drakula. Danes je novinar na romunski nacionalni televiziji. V njegovem najnovejšem dokumentarnem filmu je več tednov spremljal romunske ovčje nomade – pastirje, ki ohranjajo stoletja staro prakso transhumanțe, sezonske selitve čred skozi stotine kilometrov Karpatov. Z Vladom smo se pogovarjali o romunski kulturni dediščini, pa tudi o stanju novinarstva ter javnih medijev v Romuniji.

»Iskreno povem, da me je na začetku naziv influencer malo motil. Zdaj pa sem nanj ponosen,« pravi znani zdravnik in vplivnež David Zupančič. Infektolog iz Kliničnega centra v Ljubljani ima na družbenem omrežju Instagram več kot 40.000 sledilcev oziroma – v jeziku družbenih omrežij – foloverjev. Stavi na oseben pristop, saj pravi, da mora vplivnež v vsako svojo objavo dati nekaj sebe.Danes veliko ljudi išče podatke, nasvete in pojasnila o zdravju in boleznih tudi – ali predvsem – na svetovnem spletu. Če nekateri še vedno najraje googlajo, pa drugi že raje uporabljajo ChatGPT. Raziskovalci pa so zaznali še en trend, ki je tako rekoč eksplodiral med pandemijo covida. Zelo je naraslo število tako imenovanih zdravstvenih vplivnežev oziroma zdravstvenih influencerjev. Eksplodiralo pa je tudi število njihovih sledilcev – ljudi, ki informacije o zdravju in boleznih iščejo pri vplivnežih na družbenih omrežjih. Strokovnjaki opozarjajo, da ima ta trend lahko tako pozitivne kot tudi negativne plati. Več v oddaji Intelekta. Sodelujejo: Raziskovalka in pedagoginja prof. dr. Tanja Kamin (Fakulteta za družbene vede v Ljubljani), filozof in esejist prof. dr. Tomaž Grušovnik (Pedagoška fakulteta v Kopru) in zdravnik vplivnež David Zupančič (@david.zupancic).

Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings!In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines.Next episode, they'll dive into the book club's pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned!Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin FridriksdottirOther books mentioned:Ragnar Loðbruk's SagaHistory of the Danes by Saxo GrammaticusAnglo-Saxon ChronicleGretti's SagaPoetic EddaVolsung SagaLast Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel KayLinksNorse Mythology and Nazi PropagandaOrigins of Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Terms and SymbolsBirka Warrior Woman/Grave BJ 581ContactDiscordWebsiteInstagramEmailMusic"Little Adventure" by Sergei ChetvertnykhTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeo-book-club/03ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion

Danes se o umetni inteligenci govori večinoma kot o revolucionarni tehnologiji, ki bo tako rekoč spremenila svet. Med drugim naj bi nam pomagala reševati tudi posledice podnebnih sprememb in degradacije okolja. Koliko resnice je v tovrstnih napovedih in kje so pasti njene uporabe? Kje vse se uporablja in kaj se razvija? Bomo z njeno pomočjo lahko dejansko zmanjšali naš ogljični in okoljski odtis ali pa bo njena visoka poraba električne energije temeljni problem le še povečala. Gostje: prof. dr. Sašo Džeroski, vodja odseka za Tehnologije znanja na Institutu "Jožef Stefan"; prof. dr. Griša Močnik, vodja Centra za raziskave atmosfere na Univerzi v Novi Gorici in član Podnebnega sveta, posvetovalnega organa vlade; izr. prof. dr. Nataša Atanasova s fakultete za gradbeništvo in geodezijo Univerze v Ljubljani; doc. dr. Vida Groznik s fakultete za računalništvo in informatiko Univerze v Ljubljani. Ponovitev Intelekte. Avtorica oddaje Nina Slaček.

The clock continues to tick as the Danes continue to confront their own pasts in preparation for the future...Support The ChannelJoin our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/questsandchaos Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/questsandchaos Join our discord: https://discord.gg/7gJKxnv T-shirts, mugs, coasters and more available at: https://shop.questsandchaos.comJoin our Youtube: https://youtube.com/QuestsChaosMentioned in this episode:QNC Intro - Buy our MerchJoin our Patreon at https://patreon.com/QuestsAndChaos or buy merch at https://shop.questsandchaos.comQNC Patron OutroThank you patrons! to join our patreon please visit https://patreon.com/QuestsAndchaosThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Reverse culture shock hits home hard. Coming home isn't always easy. After thirteen years in London, Danish comedian Sofie Hagen returns to Denmark and finds that re-entry can be just as surprising as moving abroad. From missing rye bread and blunt small talk to discovering how “first of all” sounds like starting a fight in British emails, Sofie shares the joys and shocks of repatriation with humor and honesty. This episode explores what internationals and Danes alike can learn about belonging, identity, and the hidden “recipe” of being Danish. Listen in for laughter, awkward truths, and the fifth stage of culture shock: coming back.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FSofie Hagen (Guest):https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendkhttps://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1313358-7b2afhttps://www.sofiehagen.com/ Previous episode with Sofie:https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzY0Y2U4YWE5OTBkMDAyMDAxMTMzZDBkZA/episode/Njg4Y2E0N2NmY2YxYjc5ZjdiNzZhODIwDerek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyhttps://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenhttps://tiktok.com/@conradmolden https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkTina's blog: A former unexpected housewife: https://notamaturemum.wordpress.com/

Needing time to learn all they can before facing the vampire, the Danes head for their most dangerous encounter yet: a family reunion.Support The ChannelJoin our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/questsandchaos Join our discord: https://discord.gg/7gJKxnv Join our Youtube: https://youtube.com/QuestsChaosMentioned in this episode:QNC Patron OutroThank you patrons! to join our patreon please visit https://patreon.com/QuestsAndchaosQNC Intro - Buy our MerchJoin our Patreon at https://patreon.com/QuestsAndChaos or buy merch at https://shop.questsandchaos.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Danes se o umetni inteligenci govori večinoma kot o revolucionarni tehnologiji, ki bo tako rekoč spremenila svet. Med drugim naj bi nam pomagala reševati tudi posledice podnebnih sprememb in degradacije okolja. Koliko resnice je v tovrstnih napovedih in kje so pasti njene uporabe? Kje vse se uporablja in kaj se razvija? Bomo z njeno pomočjo lahko dejansko zmanjšali naš ogljični in okoljski odtis ali pa bo njena visoka poraba električne energije temeljni problem le še povečala. O tem so razmišljali gostje tokratne Intelekte: prof. dr. Sašo Džeroski, vodja odseka za Tehnologije znanja na Institutu "Jožef Stefan"; prof. dr. Griša Močnik, vodja Centra za raziskave atmosfere na Univerzi v Novi Gorici in član Podnebnega sveta, posvetovalnega organa vlade; izr. prof. dr. Nataša Atanasova s fakultete za gradbeništvo in geodezijo Univerze v Ljubljani ter doc. dr. Vida Groznik s fakultete za računalništvo in informatiko Univerze v Ljubljani. Foto:Pixabay

Legends of Godiva: Part 4A mysterious stranger comes, the lovers are parted.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought in 5 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels."Oh good, I was afraid Sir Hulgar might skip over the mutilations at Sandwich;" Godgifu whispered, pinching the bridge of her nose between her eyes."So; so sorry;" Leofric said, slowly turning a greenish color."But, God was watching!" Sir Hulgar raged, thrusting his gnarled and scarred finger in the air. "The Danish demon defiled the blessed throne of England but a few weeks, before his own horse threw him to his death, ending forever his accursed reign!" At this point, almost all the children cheered, for indeed Sir Hulgar told the tale with such verve and animation that most people would not have believed it possible from a man who spoke mostly through grunts and threatening glares."His kingdom, freed from the ravages of the invaders, the Witengamot restored King Aethelred to his throne; and there was much rejoicing," Sir Hulgar said, nodding at the divinely just outcome. Then, he frowned as he noticed a small hand raised over a head canted in deep thought."Don't do it; don't do it;" Godgifu quietly urged through clenched teeth."Yes?" Sir Hulgar barked to where Frederic sat with his question."He did it;" Godgifu sighed, her shoulders slumping."But; why did King Aethelred come back? The Witengamot agreed to make the Danish one king, so why wasn't his son the king, after that? Wasn't that the bargain?" Frederic asked, frowning at the discontinuity."The barbarian King's son was a mere youth at the time, and the Witengamot saw the chance to place God's chosen English king on the throne, once more. It came at a dear price, but one they were willing to pay," Sir Hulgar answered, his face grave."But what happened to the hostages, then? The kin that the Witengamot gave to the invader to back up their promise?" Frederic pressed."The Viking's son discarded the hostages on the beach at Sandwich, after carving off all of their noses, ears and hands," Sir Hulgar answered, gesturing to show the carving motions of the knife and making a wet ripping sound for effect, "returning the wretched victims to their families mutilated, if they even survived their terrible wounds at all. You still see some of them around; veils and gloves covering their hideous scars, forever a burden to the families that sacrificed them to free their land."At these words, the children all turned with wide eyes to where Godgifu sat, ominously gloved and veiled."Uh, I can attest that Her Ladyship has all the proper body parts, having seen;" Leofric began, before receiving a swift kick from his future spouse."Oh, for heaven's sake," Godgifu sighed, unbuttoning her long gloves and wiggling them off her hands and displaying her whole limbs for the children's benefit. Their concerns only partly relieved, the kids remained dubious and continued staring, trying to fathom the violent secrets her veil no doubt kept hidden."In for a pound?" Leofric asked Godgifu, quickly glancing to Sir Hulgar who stood at the ready and glared threateningly at the assembly in the hall.Leofric and Godiva had talked about this, about her someday shedding her veils and allowing herself to be seen as she was. Knowing he would love her and be by her side, no matter what happened, gave Godiva courage. She nodded, deciding that, if only for the sake of the children, she could do this."I;"Godgifu began, her mouth suddenly dry, then spoke to the assembly. "The veils, were for the comfort and tastes of my late husband, Lord Wilfred. God rest him," she said, carefully lifting her veils only enough to show the children that each ear was intact and whole. "They became a comfort to me after he died, but also a barrier between me and all of you. I believe every comfort has the potential to become a weakness that keeps us from being whole;" she said, steeling herself. "And so, I must ask your pardon, if my weaknesses have caused any of you injury; and ask your forgiveness, for hiding from you for so long," she said quietly, slowly raising the veil in front of her face.Godgifu's cheeks flushed and people gasped as her neck, her chin, and then her lips were revealed. She paused and swallowed, screwing up her courage to raise the veil a little more; just enough to show her nose, when her entire face was suddenly revealed when Leofric decided to be helpful and took the entire covering off her and threw it to the floor.Wide eyed and speechless, she whipped her face to him, shock clearly written upon her features. Leofric, suddenly realizing he had erred, lifted her veil from the floor and folded it clumsily before returning it to her in a haphazard bundle, but the damage had been done. Terrified, Godgifu nonetheless straightened her neck, squared her shoulders and looked out at the assembly.Face after face staring at her, seeing her; not shielded by a translucent cloth, but bare and unadorned. She loved them all; and she had lied to them. She had held herself above them out of need, claiming a false standard that she failed to uphold. She was a fraud. She deserved to be dragged through the streets and left to die. The people of Coventry deserved so much better than her.No one moved. No one spoke. Indeed, it seemed no one even breathed until Frederic rose from the group of children and came to stand before her. "It's nice to see your face, my Lady," he said, head still canted in thought, his eyes taking in every detail. "I don't think there has ever been a beauty like yours seen in Coventry;" he said, offering her a wildflower."Hear, hear!" cheered Reverend Palmer, clapping enthusiastically from the back of the room. Cheers and yells of agreement filled the hall, as applause gradually broke out amongst the assembly."Thank you, Frederic," she whispered, taking the flower from him with a shaking hand, she looked over the cheering assembly in bewilderment. How was this possible? Did they not recognize her? She hadn't been brazen in her appearances as the outlaw Godiva, but she had been known generally about the town.Blushing, she stood and nodded to the assembly in thanks, "I don't understand; don't they see?" she asked, glancing at Leofric who smiled down at her."Of course, they see you; they've always seen you," Leofric said, looking out at the assembly. "But, as is often the case, people will see what they want to see; and I think they've been waiting to see you for quite a while.""Do you; do you think they knew it was me? Godgifu and Godiva? All this time?"Leofric chuckled to himself, wondering how his future wife could be so completely self-delusional as to think her unique height and build would go completely unnoticed when perfectly duplicated by a mysterious outlaw. "I think Coventry is a small village; and that these people love you," he replied.The gathering winded down and people gradually went on about their business, taking one last look at their unmasked Lady before leaving. The boys, thrilled with their new storyteller, surrounded Sir Hulgar and pelted him with questions about Viking raids and other gory conquests, eventually pulling him from the hall to show them the proper shape and heft of a Viking battle axe.At length, only a solitary figure remained in the hall. It was a man, extremely tall and broad, and shrouded. He kept himself to the shadows, though the hall was not brightly lit. Uneasy, Leofric watched the man gradually approach the dias. Taking care not to give the appearance of doing so, Leofric maneuvered his own body to be between the stranger and the unveiled Godgifu, at all times."This 'Visiting Day,'" the man's accented voice called to them as he approached closer and closer to the dias, "Is good, I think, yes? You see the eyes, and the eyes; they see you," he said, thoughtfully.Leofric's senses sharpened, exactly as they had before going into battle, and he quickly searched the room for the others that must surely have come along with this shrouded stranger. This was not how such things were done; and the secrecy of it did not bode well.Sensing Leofric's tension, but not understanding the cause, Godgifu took his arm and petted it, peering awkwardly around his large body to the stranger. "Hello, sir," she greeted him, "Are you new to Coventry? Welcome.""I am new to many places, here, yes?" the man said, still approaching at a measured pace. "This story; to this, I am not new. This story I hear many times, but not told just so," the voice continued. "This story; it is told in whispers and not to children. But this story is not finished, yes? What happened to the son?" he asked, quietly.The hairs on her neck rose, and Godgifu looked more closely at the tall shrouded stranger and suddenly understood Leofric's tension, his hand carefully pressing her behind him, resisting her efforts to come forward. This was not how such things were done; but, regardless, she would not allow Leofric to be harmed for her offenses.With swift resolve, she darted backward until she was free of Leofric's restraining arm and quickly skirted out of reach around him and ran to the approaching figure. Kneeling in a low curtsy as she replied, "The son returned to England with a great force and took back the land he ruled by rights, and despite the violence needed to establish his rule, he showed great mercy in marrying Aethelred the Unready's widow Emma. In sparing her remaining children's lives, and in showing great patience as the people recovered from the wars and accepted him, Cnut the Great, as their ruler and King of the English, Danes and Norwegians; Your Highness," she whispered, bowing her head and closing her eyes.The hall was silent, but for the heavy beating of her heart. She wondered, briefly, if the king could hear it, as well. As she waited for her fate, other thoughts drifted unbidden through her mind. For one, Godgifu realized she never knew how drafty it was in the hall before, feeling the chill air creeping across the back of her vulnerable, unveiled neck for the first time. Would she be killed immediately? Her blood spilled across the floor, staining the stones until time washed them clean of all but the memory? Or would she be left alive but mutilated, the newly unmasked mistress of the town turned into a grotesque warning to others? Would Leofric stay with her, if she was hideous? Would he even be allowed to live?Then, she heard the rustle of a hood being pushed back. A hand took her chin and tilted her face upward to a face that was so strikingly handsome that, despite her terror, she found herself blushing. Stunning eyes examined her face and she let out a shaking breath, wondering if this was the last expression so many of her countrymen had seen before they died. Cnut the Great should have looked like a crueler man, ugly and savage, but he didn't. His face was mind-numbingly beautiful; and yet, strangely annoyed."And some of the Swedes;" he said, as if reminding her for the hundredth time. "Swedes! Stubborn! Smiling and stubborn! You tell them 'do this!' and always they say 'ja, ja' and then go do what they want! Why no one remember I win them, too? Very difficult people," he grumbled to himself, turning her face from side to side, an appraising look in his eye. Looking up to Leofric, he canted his head with a glint in his eye, "I did not know this was under the veils. If I had;" he trailed off, a hint of a smile on his face.Relaxing a little, Leofric took a knee himself, "You're better off as you are, Sire. With this one, you would be without the support of the Witengamot, have gnome-sized children, half as much money, and twice as much trouble," Leofric replied dryly. "Your choice of wife was faultless. Your choice of my wife, however;" he said, folding his arms in exasperation.Cnut returned his attention to Godgifu's recently unwrapped face. "You marry this one, yes?" he stated sternly, nodding toward Leofric, still holding her chin."Uh huh;" she said breathily, unable to think clearly beyond a few simple words. The blue of his eyes made her feel like she had fallen under the ice of a frozen mountain lake."Umm;" he said dubiously, "You be good? Let this one wear pants?" he asked, raising his eyebrows."Uh huh;" she agreed, her eyes drifting leisurely down over his large muscled frame, "Well, some of the time," she amended, swallowing and staring unthinkingly at his groin."Seriously?" Leofric complained, arms akimbo.Cnut pulled her chin upward until Godgifu was standing. He bent over until they were eye-to-eye. "And you will give me what is mine. What I use to protect you. What feeds the soldiers. What builds the ships. And for being bad and making me wait, you will submit to your; punishment," he said, his eyes glinting as Godgifu shivered involuntarily at his last drawn-out word.Swimming in a haze of terrified lust, Godgifu's mind formed the words "Yes, Your Highness," with enormous effort, but what came out of her mouth was more akin to an acquiescent moan."Good," Cnut said, releasing her chin, "Go wait in his bed. I send him soon," he ordered, straightening and turning his gaze to Leofric as Godgifu nodded and obediently wandered out of the hall.Bewildered, Leofric waited kneeling, as was only proper. One did not question the king about why he came to a town in his own kingdom, much less alone, to all appearances. The fact that Cnut came without pomp was one thing. Many men had little patience for the trimmings and splendor of royal life. But, coming without any apparent companions was another thing altogether. Sir Hulgar would have returned instantly if there had been a regiment of soldiers outside. No, the king was almost certainly alone; and cloaked to hide his identity. Something was wrong; and he needed it kept quiet.Cnut looked down at him, haltingly opened and closed his mouth several times, seeming to search for words, and eventually becoming frustrated and cursing in Danish. "Shall I search for an interpreter, Sire; or will yours be joining us?" Leofric asked."No; no interpreters. A little gold makes their tongues go bad; mine speaks with hands, now," Cnut said darkly. "Stand. We use your English. Aelfgifu of Northampton; you are kin to her, yes?" he asked.Leofric blinked in surprise, then frowned, "Well, only by marriage; I think my father's brother married her second cousin; or cousin once removed; how does that go?" Leofric fumbled, wondering how his distant kinship with a Northampton noblewoman could possibly matter to the king."You are kin," Cnut barked, as if that settled the matter. "Pack for travel and go fuck wife. After dark, we ride north.""Sire, I; I'm supposed to get married in three days. What will I tell Lady Godgifu? She'll be furious!""You not married yet?" Cnut asked, a look of piqued curiosity on his face and a small smile playing on his lips. "Tell her you go, but after you fuck. Say with handsome face. Marry after we return. This is not problem," he concluded, looking appraisingly around the hall."Can you tell me where we're going, at least, Sire? When we'll be back?""Yes. We ride north. Torskey. Tell no one. Go fuck not-wife. Everything fine," Cnut said, looking at the door through which Godgifu left.Leofric kept his face calm, despite his inner thoughts. Torskey was not the average out-of-the-way English town; it was an off-season Viking camp where the raiders' ships were pulled up on shore and the populace wintered in tents and rough huts together. Cnut was inviting him to ride along into a camp full of bored barbarians for reasons unknown. Well, Cnut was ordering him to go, more than inviting him; for no Englishman in his right mind would go there voluntarily. Everything was definitely not fine."Where are his troops? How many?" Godgifu asked, leaning out the window looking over the town trying to spy out the king's companions as Leofric entered the room."Why?" Leofric asked, going about the room collecting items to pack, "Did you want to fuck them, too?" he growled under his breath.Stunned, Godgifu turned to look at him, "What's that supposed to mean? What's going on?" she asked, from her precarious window perch.Scowling, Leofric pulled her bodily from the window by her waist and tossed her onto the bed. "He wants me to go with him. North," he snarled."But; we're getting married! Can't it wait? Why is he going north?""Oh, I have no clue! Maybe Cnut the Cuntwetter intends to subdue the English populace with his Nordic good looks! You certainly didn't put up much of a fight! I need weapons; where's the armory?" Leofric said, stalking out of the room."What are you talking about?" Godgifu yelled, running after him. "Are you seriously angry with me?""Uh huh;" Leofric cooed breathlessly, mocking her reaction to Cnut. Shocked at his demeanor, Godgifu retreated a few steps, the man before her seeming nothing like the one that had so easily won her heart.Then, anger replaced her shock and she stomped back into the forfeited space, "Well, fine! So, he's handsome! Like; really, really handsome! So what? Is it really so important to you to be the prettiest face in the room? Why the hell are you mad at me?" she asked, grabbing his arm.Leofric leaned in, blocking her against the wall with his body, "I guess I just didn't realize a pretty face was all it took to turn your head; I guess you really are all the same;" he sneered, tracing her neckline with his finger, dipping deeply into the crevice of her tits.Angry, Godgifu slapped his hand away, only to have it return with ruder ambition, "What are you talking about? Just because I thought he was handsome, doesn't mean that I;" she said, suddenly cut off by Leofric's lips crushing hers, his teeth scraping hers uncomfortably. She broke the kiss and struggled against him, trying to see his face to read it, but he grabbed a handful of her hair and bent her head back, kissing down her neck roughly, as if to prove a point.Godgifu ducked under his arm to escape, but Leofric pinned her to the wall of the stairway, reaching under her dress as she struggled and kicked against him. "Are you telling me that I won't find you dripping and ready after just a few sultry looks from a handsome face? Who cares if he cuts people's tongues out; why should that get in the way of a good time?" he growled, pushing her legs apart with his thigh and hiking up her skirt."Leofric! What's wrong with you? Stop it! Let go of me!""Oh no, little hypocrite, we're going to see how wet you are, first. I'll probably die before I get a chance at the prize, but maybe if I can get you to be honest with yourself, you won't have to work so hard to replace me. You can just hold a fucking beauty contest," he hissed, thrusting his fingers roughly inside her.Several things happened at a speed too great for Leofric to comprehend, but in the next instant he found himself on the floor wheezing for breath, cupping his genitals and feeling like his left eye might fall out. Godgifu stood over him panting and rubbing her elbow with tears of betrayal brimming in her large eyes.Angry, and still unable to see beyond being right, Leofric lifted up his hand and showed her his fingers, glistening and dripping with the honey of her arousal. Her face twisted, and she nodded her head, her lower lip trembling. "Yeah. I get excited; and when I'm excited, I want to fuck;" she choked, tears rolling down her cheeks, "but the only one I wanted to fuck was you; because I was yours. You made me feel safe," she said brokenly, before turning on her heel and disappearing in a flash of skirts.Leofric stared down the empty passage. She was gone. As the realization of what he had just done settled on him, Leofric felt ill. He had acted in such a way that made her use force to run from him. Back in the hall, he really hadn't even been angry about Godgifu's reaction to Cnut, finding it more humorous than anything else. He had never really doubted her loyalty or love for him, but in his fear and anger over his forced mission, he had jealously lashed out at her in the ugliest possible way. "I was yours; you made me feel safe" her voice coming back to him as pure torture, declaring his greatest accomplishments as things existing only in the past. Coughing, he used the wall to push himself up and wobble on toward the armory. Perhaps, she would allow him to beg her forgiveness before he left; if he could even find her.Near nightfall, after his search for Godgifu through the great house came up fruitless, Leofric returned to the hall to find King Cnut and Sir Hulgar engrossed in a game of dice. Alongside them, the betting pot consisting of some coins, a knife, a decorative pin, and what looked like a strangely large molar, awaited the winner. Sir Hulgar scowled over the dice as he shook them in his enormous hand, murmuring an incantation and closing his eyes as he released them. With a roar of triumph from Hulgar and an exaggerated howl of pain from Cnut, Sir Hulgar scraped the pot to himself, rubbed the tooth on his tunic, and wiggled it into his mouth.Standing with his winnings, Sir Hulgar clapped Cnut on the shoulder in hearty approval, despite horrifying the town with stories of his conquest not hours ago. Then Godgifu's knight protector noticed Leofric and grinned, taking in his black eye, swollen nose and ungainly walk with a degree of pride. "The fighting I could teach her, but not the speed; she was born with that. You never see it coming," he said, nodding, then turning back to Cnut, "It has been an honor to lighten your load, Your Highness," he said, bowing low and leaving the room."How is it that everybody likes you, Sire?" Leofric grudgingly wondered aloud, shaking his head as he watched Sir Hulgar leave."I am Cnut," he said simply, shrugging. Then, turning to Leofric with a look of annoyance, "I tell you 'fuck not-wife first, then tell her that you go,' you do not listen. Now, handsome face not handsome and everything more work. Stubborn! You are Swedish?""No, Sire. I made an ass of myself, left her unsatisfied, and with any luck, I'll be apologizing to her for the rest of my life. I am definitely English," Leofric sighed. "Will you please tell me why we are going to Torskey?"Cnut looked at Leofric for a long moment, then nodded as he led him out of the hall, and began walking toward the stables. "This story the Hulgar tells of my father Sweyn Forkbeard; it begins earlier. It started on the day of the St. Brice. You know this day?"

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Voditelji Nemčije, Francije in Velike Britanije bodo popoldne gostili video konferenco zaveznic Ukrajine v sklopu tako imenovane koalicije voljnih. V ospredju bo po pričakovanjih razprava o varnostnih jamstvih za Ukrajino v primeru mirovnega dogovora z Rusijo. Nemški kancler Friedrich Merz meni, da je ameriška pripravljenost sodelovati v takšnih zagotovilih dobra novica, saj tako Evropa ne bo sama v tem. Poudaril je, da moramo Evropejci opraviti svoj del. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Ob vnovičnem nasilju na srbskih protestih sinoči najhuje v Valjevu - Od Združitve prekmurskih Slovencev z matičnim narodom mineva 106 let - Nov poraz članske košarkarske reprezentance, tista do 16 let se kiti z evropskim bronom

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Alex Øbell Nielsen, CEO of Danish Wind Power Academy, discusses their customized, on-site, hands-on training programs for wind turbine technicians. The academy's comprehensive approach improves wind farm efficiency and technician retention through targeted assessments and real-world problem-solving. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!  Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind. Energy's brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering tomorrow. Allen Hall: Alex, welcome to the show.  Alex Øbell Nielsen: Thank you. Good to be on the show.  Allen Hall: You've been in wind about 20 years, and, uh, when we had talked a couple of weeks ago now, uh, you were highlighting some of the challenges that exist in wind energy, especially on the training side. What are those challenges? What do you see as, uh, Danish Wind Power Academy as challenges out in the world  Alex Øbell Nielsen: from a training provider perspective? Uh, of course, uh, the. The, the great demand for technicians, not only now, but also in the future, and not having a formal training, if you like, for wind turbine technicians. Um, we see that as a challenge. Uh, but of course it's also an opportunity for us as a training provider. [00:01:00] Um, but, um, I mean, as you mentioned, Danish Wind Power Academy has delivered training for more than 20 years. Uh, we do so globally, um, headquartered in Denmark, but, um. Before I, you know, deep dive into all our, our trainings, uh, as an example, we deliver troubleshooting training. Uh, a lot of customers are asking for that, but we quickly learned that many of the participants didn't have the skillset to enter or join a troubleshooting training. So what we begun doing two and a half years ago is to assess, uh, technicians before they actually go on one of our trainings to make sure that they have the right skillset. From that, then we've learned, uh, assessing more than I think 1500, maybe two, uh, yeah, more than 1500 technicians. Now that we see two or or more challenges. One is hydraulics. They always score low on hydraulics and the others and controls where they also score low. So those are some of the challenges we see and we do [00:02:00] these assessments globally  Joel Saxum: and I think that's an important point there globally, right? Because Danish Wind Power Academy of course, like when you think wind, you think the Danes, right? The Danes know what they're doing, right? Uh, we're, we're over here on uh, wind sites in the US all the time and they're like, yeah, some Danish guy was here last week fixing this. Like that happens all the time. But I, I, I wanna focus on that a little bit, saying like, we talk about, okay. The, the, the, the podcast here, of course, we're based in the states. You can hear it by our voices, but we cover things globally, right? So we cover from the eu what's going on offshore, onshore, India, Australia, apac, down in Brazil, Mexico, you name it. We're, we're covering it. We're talking to people. The, the tech, the global technician problem in wind. Is not localized. It is everywhere. It doesn't matter what locale you're in, where there's wind turbines, there is a shortage of qualified, trained, and good people. And I think, um, kudos to you guys for, you know, exporting your knowledge around the world. But that's something to focus on here, is that this [00:03:00] is a global issue and you guys are working to solve that. Alex Øbell Nielsen: We try to at least, but, but as you said, it is global and we have done these assessments, uh, globally in 2024.

Danes minevata dve leti od najhujših poplav v zgodovini Slovenije. V tem obdobju je bilo narejenega že veliko, a uničene ceste, porušeni domovi in zahtevna obnova še vedno zaznamujejo življenja številnih prebivalcev. Porušenih je bilo skoraj 40 domov, za približno 10 še ni dokončne odločitve, pravi vodja vladne službe za obnovo po poplavah Boštjan Šefic. Ostali poudarki oddaje: Netanjahu zaprosil Rdeči križ za pomoč izraelskim talcem v Gazi. Hamas odgovarja: le, če bo dostop do humanitarne pomoči na vseh območjih. Po Trumpovi napovedi o premiku ameriških jedrskih podmornici bližje Rusiji Moskva in Peking s skupnimi vojaškimi vajami pred Vladivostokom. Začetek ene od najzahtevnejših obnov železniškega omrežja v zadnjem obdobju med Verdom in Logatcem, vredne več kot 40 milijonov evrov.

Danes začenjajo veljati nove ameriške carine. Proti Kanadi je ameriški predsednik Donald Trump uvedel od 25- do 35-odstotne carine, proti Braziliji 50-odstotne. Za uvoz iz Kitajske, Japonske, Izraela, Velike Britanije in Evropske unije naj bi bile 15-odstotne. Pogajalci povezave in Združenih držav sicer po navedbah Bruslja še usklajujejo skupno izjavo, ki bo nadgradila trgovinski dogovor. V oddaji tudi: - Povečevanje mednarodnega pritiska na Izrael; Slovenija kot prva v Evropi uvedla orožarski embargo - Ogorčenost zaradi racije na protifašističnem taboru včeraj izrazili na Dunaju, danes protest v Celovcu - Prometni zastoji pri nas tudi zunaj sezone povzročajo veliko gospodarsko škodo.

The first ruler of the House of Sverker, Sverker the Elder, had come out as the winner among contenders for the position of Ruler of Sweden, even though he wasn't from royal roots.  He was the ruler of the country, but various pieces of Sweden were considering themselves under or not under his authority, and other countries altogether were also working on taking Sweden or bits of it (that would be Denmark and Russia), and what with one thing and another, life wasn't very restful. And then one of the Danes got a trusted servant to murder Sverker. It was Christmas, and Sverker was on his way to church.  After that, the House of Sverker and the House of Erik handed the country back and forth for a while. Using battles.  Both hosts are concerned about how many people were getting murdered on Christmas day, Michelle found the most expensive movie ever made in Sweden, and Anne is confused by the several deaths in the episode brought on by local peasants.

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In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard chats with leadership coach and author Barbara Stone about her book So Much to Drool About, which uses stories of her Great Danes to teach life lessons on productivity, resilience, and living with purpose. Barbara shares how aligning with personal values and embracing a growth mindset can transform both personal and professional life. She highlights the importance of gratitude, morning routines, and perspective-shifting techniques to overcome challenges. The conversation delves into overcoming limiting beliefs, with Barbara emphasizing the power of dreaming and stepping out of "crates" (comfort zones) to achieve growth. She also discusses her leadership model, which focuses on self-awareness, partnership, and coaching. Listeners will gain practical tips, such as reframing mistakes as learning opportunities and building resilience through alignment with workplace values. Barbara's infectious energy and wisdom remind us that life is "to be drooled over"—full of potential for those willing to embrace courage and clarity. Tune in for inspiration to unlock your productivity and live large! What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction to Barbara Stone [02:44] Book introduction: So Much to Drool About [08:51] Living large and leading with values [10:37] Book inspiration and wisdom statements [11:24] Positive thinking and brain science [15:53] Coaching clients through stuckness [21:15] Overcoming limiting beliefs and growth mindset [25:43] Dreaming, affirmations, and quantum flirts [29:04] Building a morning routine filled with gratitude and inspiration [34:16] Life lessons from the book [37:50] Where to find the author and closing remarks   Notable Quotes [06:22] “I want people to pick up this book to be inspired and to drool over life, because life is amazing.” – Barbara Stone [09:47] "I truly believe that it's our right to live into our values and live into our purpose. The Danes live large. They be who they need to be, and they show up as they need." – Barbara Stone [22:20] "If you could start thinking about, well, what if, and start searching for what might be possible, you start growing." – Barbara Stone [32:40] "We literally have the ability to program how we're going to see the world." – Gerald J. Leonard [35:04] "Amidst tempting choices, choose wisely. The path to satisfaction lies in the decision that nourishes both your body and soul." – Barbara Stone [35:46] "I give myself the grace to make mistakes. They're often fuel for growth and canvas for learning." – Barbara Stone Our Guest Barbara Stone is a leadership development coach, author, speaker, and founder of BarbStone.com. With a passion for emotional intelligence, personal growth, and helping others lead with purpose, Barbara draws from both her professional expertise and personal experiences—including life with her four Great Danes—to inspire transformation in others. Her book, So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large, blends storytelling, self-reflection, and leadership insights through the eyes of her beloved dogs. Barbara is also a TEDx speaker, social-emotional learning advocate, and an enthusiastic supporter of personal alignment and purposeful living. Resources Barbara Stone Website: https://barbstone.me/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-stone Book: So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

The Fates of Classical Antiquity not only survived in the form of related fairy-tale figures but also as the object of superstitions and rituals associated with newborns. In South Slavic and Balkan regions particularly, these customs represent a surprisingly long-lived and genuine case of pagan survival. We begin our episode examining the fairy godmothers of "Sleeping Beauty" as embodiments of the Fates.  Mrs. Karswell reads a few key passages from the definitive version of the story included in Charles Perrault's 1697 collection, Histoires ou contes du temps passé ("stories of times gone by.") We learn how the fairies fulfill the historical role of godparents at the newborn's christening. We also note the peculiar emphasis on the quality of what's set before the fairies at the christening banquet, observing how a failure there leads the wicked fairy to curse the Sleeping Beauty. 1874 illustration by František Doucha for a Czech edition of Sleeping Beauty We then explore antecedents to Perrault's tale, beginning with the 14th-century French chivalric romance, Perceforest.  A peripheral story in this 8-volume work is that of Troylus and Zeelandine, in which the role of Sleeping Beauty's fairy godmothers are played by Greek and Roman deities, with Venus as supporter of Princess Zeelandine (and her suitor Troylus) and Themis cursing Zeelandine to sleep in a manner similar to Perrault's princess.  A failure to correctly lay out Themis' required items at the christening banquet is again again responsible for the curse, though the awakening of Zeelandine by Troylus awakens is surprisingly different and a notorious example of medieval bawdiness. Preceding Perceforest, there was the late 13th-century French historical romance Huon of Bordeaux, in which we hear of the newborn fairy king Oberon being both cursed and blessed by fairies attending his birth.  From around the same time, French poet and composer Adam de la Halle's Play of the Bower describes a banquet at which fairy guests pronounce a curses and blessings on those in attendance prompted again by their pleasure or displeasure at what's set before them at a banquet. We also  hear of the Danish King King Fridlevus (Fridlef II) bringing his newborn son to a temple of "three maidens" to ascertain the  destiny pf the child in Gesta Danorum ("Deeds of the Danes").written around 1200 by Saxo Grammaticus. And lest listeners think such appeals to the Fates were strictly a literary motif, we hear Burchard of Worms, in his early-11th-century Decretum, condemning the not uncommon among the Germans of his region of setting up offering tables for the Fates.  By this point, the connection between how fairy godmother types are served at a banquet and offerings made to the Fates to ensure a cild's fortune should be clear. We then turn back to the Greek Fates, the Moirai (Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos) and the Roman Parcae (Nona, Decuma, and Morta). Particularly in the case of the Parcae, we hear examples of their connection to the newborn's destiny in the celebration nine or ten days after the birth of the dies lustricus, during which offerings were made to the Fates. The Three Fates by Bernardo Strozzi, late 17th c We make a brief side-trip to discuss the Norns (Urðr, Verðandi and Skuld), the Germanic equivalent of the Fates.  These are more distant cousins, not strongly associated with the newborn and his destiny, though we do hear a passage from the Poetic Edda, in which the Norns are  present birth of the hero Helgi. We also hear a gruesome passage from the 13th-century Njáls Saga, in which the Valkyries weave out the fate of those who will die in the Battle of Clontarf. The Anglo-Saxon equivalent of the Fates, the Wyrds, are also discussed, and we hear how the  witches in Macbeth partook in this identity as the "Weird Sisters," an association Shakespeare inherited from his source material, the 1587 history of Great Britain, known as Holinshed's Chronicles.

How did the Danish missionary Hans Egede combine capitalism and religion in his colonisation of Greenland in the 1700s? Why have we forgotten about Danish colonialism in India and Greenland? When did Greenlanders gain self-determination?  Anita and William discuss how the Danes colonised Greenland in the 18th century, using a system not too dissimilar to the East India Company: royal monopolies and efforts to eradicate Indigenous culture.  ----------------- Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members' chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. ----------------- Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices