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With a resounding 2-0 win over Houston, Angel City put in arguably their best performance of the year. What worked? Why can't we get Jonsdottir going? And lastly will we see Ali Riley and Christian Press in the final home game of the year? Click through and join the convo!
Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks to Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir about the tales of love, revenge, and conflict gathered in her book Ghosts, Trolls, and the Hidden People: An Anthology of Icelandic Folk Legends. PLUS Jacke takes a look at a new exhibit devoted to the life and works of John le Carré. Special Announcement: The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with John Shors Travel. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website historyofliterature.com. Or visit the History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary at John Shors Travel. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com . Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate . The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, Liam revives a prior series from the beginning of the podcast, Woso Weekly, covering the latest news in women's soccer with insightful analysis.He covers the signing of the Icelandic superstar Sveindis Jonsdottir to Angel City FC. He talks about her fit with the club, what this move means for the NWSL as a whole, and why Svendis will reignite an Angel City team that has had ups and downs this season.He also examines the shocking announcement of Jonathon Giraldez's exit from the Washington Spirit just 10 months after his arrival, to a club also owned by Michelle Kang. He acknowledges why this decision undermines the NWSL, and why it is bad press for the league (on top of other PR disasters he covers.) He also talks about what this means for the club going forward, with coaching instability being a saddening trend for the Spirit.Lastly, he talks USWNT U-23 Camp, covering everything from the roster selected, the inconsistent history of the existence of the program, and subsequently the prior generations lost due to this. In our Instagram comments, feel free to share your thoughts on the first weekend of the NWSL season. Thank you for listening, and remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram @the_womens_soccer_podcast and Bluesky@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social. In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!
Revolutionizing Menstrual Care with Sara JonsdottirIn this enlightening episode, Megan Swan chats with her client Sara Jonsdottir, the visionary founder and CEO of Revol Cares, to discuss innovation in menstrual care and the journey of empowerment for women and menstruators. Dive deep into Sara's story of creating a transformative product and the inspiring mission behind it.Key Points Discussed:Empathy-Driven Innovation: How Sara's personal experiences and empathetic observations led to the creation of toxin-free, leak-proof underwear.Breaking Taboos: The role of Sara's husband, Mayo, in changing the narrative around menstrual care and engaging comfortably in the conversation.Organic Growth Journey: Sara's transition from handmade products on Etsy to generating significant revenue and expanding operations.Empowerment through Safety: The commitment to chemical testing and safety standards to assure users about the product they choose.Support and Expansion: Striving for a more inclusive marketplace and navigating the complexities of seeking funding to expand Revol Cares.Regulatory Challenges: Addressing discrepancies in duty classifications for menstrual products and advocating for policy changes.TLDR: Sara Jonsdottir discusses the innovative journey behind Revol Cares, emphasizing empathy, safety, and hard work in creating products that challenge menstrual care norms while aiming for broader health and economic equity.Thank you for listening!We invite you to take a screenshot while listening and share it on social media, tagging us @meganswanwellness. Your support means the world to us!Grab your pair + connect with Sarahttps://getcares.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-jonsdottir/https://www.instagram.com/revolcares/Connect with Meganhttp://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.comKeywords: menstrual care, female entrepreneurship, innovation, equity, sustainability, funding challenges, retail expansion, toxin-free protection, product safety, empathy in business, breaking taboos, regulatory advocacy, women's health, entrepreneurship journey, empowerment, policy change.
Pauline invites two friends, Scott Goodson and Gulla Jonsdottir, to reflect on highlights (and lowlights) of the past year and share their predictions for 2025. Scott Goodson is the founder of the cutting-edge marketing and advertising agency StrawberryFrog, where he and his team have built some of the world's most iconic brands. Gulla is an award-winning architect and designer, renowned for her sensual aesthetic and unique spaces.
Join us today as we speak with Riley Neal and Vilborg Jonsdottir, both junior transfers. They update our listeners about our exhibition game, our first road trip, some adversity that we have been facing, along with learning about their own individual experiences being new to Kentucky Wesleyan.
For første gang i #bransjens historie har vi måttet benytte oss av sensur! Det har heldigvis ikke mer med å gjøre enn at Oddrun Lilja Jonsdottir var i ferd med å avsløre en hemmelig turnéby.. Om du følger henne; kanskje du kan gjette hvilken by som nevnes? Apropos sensur så snakker vi her om kunstnerisk sensur og frigjøring også, det er ikke en selvfølge i et samfunn å kunne uttrykke seg fritt gjennom musikk…I en bransje hvor man helst bør være flink i sjongleringskunsten av mulitasking mange artister ofte kan kjenne på, er det viktig å gi seg selv rom for det kreative og tillate å kjenne på at ikke alle dager er like produktive.. Tjun inn for en deilig, fersk episode med #bransjen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quand on vit dans un pays où la terre, les volcans et la glace vous rappellent que vous n'êtes que locataires de cette terre, ça vous emmène à aborder la vie avec stoïcisme et optimisme expliquent Edda Magnus et Nina Björk Jonsdottir. Saisir l'instant, ne surtout pas se prendre trop au sérieux, à voir grand et loin ! « Tout finira bien par s'arranger » cette phrase incarne la philosophie islandaise, plus qu'une croyance, c'est une manière d'être au monde. Le climat rude, et la nature aussi dure qu'incroyable et imprévisible ont obligé les habitants à se nourrir de peu; de l'élevage : les moutons, les chevaux arrivés sur les navires vikings furent salutaires ! Quelle ironie : bien qu'entourés par la mer, les Islandais manquaient de sel, la conservation se faisait essentiellement par fumaison, le bois juste suffisant pour fumer les viandes mais pas pour construire des bateaux et pêcher : jusqu'à l'arrivée des premiers colons. De ce passé à survivre est né l'âme islandaise, sa chaleur et son esprit d'ouverture, au monde et aux autres.Avec Nina Björk Jonsdottir et Edda Magnus, autrices du livre Vivre l'Islande publié chez Gallimard dans la collection Voyages.Pour aller plus loin : ► North : La nouvelle cuisine de l'Islande de Gunnar Karl Gislason et Jody Eddy► Le restaurant du chef Gunnar Gislason à Reykjavik : ► Pêcheur d'Islande de Pierre Loti► Magnus Nilsson : La boulangerie nordiques et La cuisine des pays nordiques : Phaïdon► René Redzepi : Vegetable forest and Ocean – Phaïdon► Savourer de Nadine Levy Redzepi - éditions Marabout► Sur RFI, l'émission Si loin Si proche et C'est pas du vent Programmation musicaleSumargestur de AsgeirI longu mali de Una Torfa
Quand on vit dans un pays où la terre, les volcans et la glace vous rappellent que vous n'êtes que locataires de cette terre, ça vous emmène à aborder la vie avec stoïcisme et optimisme expliquent Edda Magnus et Nina Björk Jonsdottir. Saisir l'instant, ne surtout pas se prendre trop au sérieux, à voir grand et loin ! « Tout finira bien par s'arranger » cette phrase incarne la philosophie islandaise, plus qu'une croyance, c'est une manière d'être au monde. Le climat rude, et la nature aussi dure qu'incroyable et imprévisible ont obligé les habitants à se nourrir de peu; de l'élevage : les moutons, les chevaux arrivés sur les navires vikings furent salutaires ! Quelle ironie : bien qu'entourés par la mer, les Islandais manquaient de sel, la conservation se faisait essentiellement par fumaison, le bois juste suffisant pour fumer les viandes mais pas pour construire des bateaux et pêcher : jusqu'à l'arrivée des premiers colons. De ce passé à survivre est né l'âme islandaise, sa chaleur et son esprit d'ouverture, au monde et aux autres.Avec Nina Björk Jonsdottir et Edda Magnus, autrices du livre Vivre l'Islande publié chez Gallimard dans la collection Voyages.Pour aller plus loin : ► North : La nouvelle cuisine de l'Islande de Gunnar Karl Gislason et Jody Eddy► Le restaurant du chef Gunnar Gislason à Reykjavik : ► Pêcheur d'Islande de Pierre Loti► Magnus Nilsson : La boulangerie nordiques et La cuisine des pays nordiques : Phaïdon► René Redzepi : Vegetable forest and Ocean – Phaïdon► Savourer de Nadine Levy Redzepi - éditions Marabout► Sur RFI, l'émission Si loin Si proche et C'est pas du vent Programmation musicaleSumargestur de AsgeirI longu mali de Una Torfa
Positive Performances "Thrive to Perform, Perform to Thrive" On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Krumma Jonsdottir, people development professional and executive coach. With 20+ years of experience in international hospitality management, training, and mentoring, Krumma's expertise bridges hospitality with positive psychology to help F&B professionals develop their leadership skills. Hear more about leadership development focusing on future and current leaders' performance and multidimensional wellbeing. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.
Brainz Magazine Exclusive Interview With Krumma Jonsdottir, Management Mentor and Executive Coach. With a zest for life and a love for learning, Krumma is not your average leadership coach. Her journey, native to the raw and beautiful landscapes of Iceland, has taken her across the bustling cities of Europe and the dynamic corporate environments of the United States. Based in the inner suburbs of Paris, Krumma is crafting a new narrative for leadership development focusing on creating a real harmony between performance and multidimensional wellbeing. Krumma´s expertise extends beyond her years, encompassing over 20 years of international hospitality operations and management, training, coaching, and mentoring. Yet, she cherishes a heartfelt commitment to individual growth and team dynamics, blending professional prowess with a genuine desire to uplift those she works with. It's not by coincidence that ‘Love of Learning' ranks among her top strengths, complemented by an unwavering sense of fairness and zest.In this episode, we discover the following: 1. How to increase self-awareness and evolve to self-observation. 2. How to be MORE while doing less. 3. Understanding how our feelings drive our behavior. 4. The importance of shifting from happiness to meaningfulness.With podcast host: Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned architect and designer Gulla Jonsdottir, whose impressive portfolio includes iconic projects like the Getty Center in LA and Disney World in Tokyo, joins us to share her journey from Iceland to West Hollywood. We explore how this vibrant and diverse city has influenced Gulla's work over the years and continues to inspire her creativity. We'll delve into her design process, the inspirations behind her breathtaking creations, and her passion for architecture that has driven her to make a significant impact in the design industry.
Today I talk about the Riddari jumper by Védis Jonsdottir from Lopi.
Kolls Lebensgeister sind wiedererwacht, fiebrig sucht er nach Hinweisen zu Phil Lösko. Ebenso verbissen verfolgt Nora ein Ziel. Kwabena wird auf die Verbindung zwischen ihrer Tochter und Patch gestoßen. Wütend stellt sie von Studlar zur Rede. Dieser erfährt die Details hinter dem mysteriösem Frankreich-Deal seiner Geschäftspartnerin. Als er Jonsdottir zu Hause aufsucht, schenkt sie ihm endlich reinen Wein ein.
Kolls Lebensgeister sind wiedererwacht, fiebrig sucht er nach Hinweisen zu Phil Lösko. Ebenso verbissen verfolgt Nora ein Ziel. Kwabena wird auf die Verbindung zwischen ihrer Tochter und Patch gestoßen. Wütend stellt sie von Studlar zur Rede. Dieser erfährt die Details hinter dem mysteriösem Frankreich-Deal seiner Geschäftspartnerin. Als er Jonsdottir zu Hause aufsucht, schenkt sie ihm endlich reinen Wein ein.
Kwabena begibt sich nach Flensburg, um die Akten zum Brekum-Prozess abzuholen. Dabei trifft sie auf Koll, der nichts mehr zu verlieren hat und ihr sein Herz ausschüttet. Zurück in Berlin ist sie in großer Sorge um ihre Tochter. Jonsdottir weiht von Studlar in ihre Patch-Expansionspläne ein – und erzählt ihm wieder nur die halbe Wahrheit. Noras Flucht zieht nun auch gesundheitliche Probleme mit sich.
Kwabena begibt sich nach Flensburg, um die Akten zum Brekum-Prozess abzuholen. Dabei trifft sie auf Koll, der nichts mehr zu verlieren hat und ihr sein Herz ausschüttet. Zurück in Berlin ist sie in großer Sorge um ihre Tochter. Jonsdottir weiht von Studlar in ihre Patch-Expansionspläne ein – und erzählt ihm wieder nur die halbe Wahrheit. Noras Flucht zieht nun auch gesundheitliche Probleme mit sich.
In einem epischen Duell besiegt Köln Potsdam, eine Wolfsburgerin glänzt und Bayern gibt vor allem im Kopf Gas. Nina Potzel und Isabel de Bruyn analysieren Spieltag 3 der Frauen-Bundesliga.
In einem epischen Duell besiegt Köln Potsdam, eine Wolfsburgerin glänzt und Bayern gibt vor allem im Kopf Gas. Nina Potzel und Isabel de Bruyn analysieren Spieltag 3 der Frauen-Bundesliga.
We discussed: finding yourself, creating yourself, arts education, the need for perspective, art patrons, investing in artists, exclusivity, striving for perfection, celebrating mistakes, public relations, student loans, Arts education https://www.gallerygudmundsdottir.com/ki-selected-works Audio engineering by Mickey at CushAudio Services Music by Peat Biby Supported in part by: EEA Grants from Iceland, Liechtenstein + Norway – https://eeagrants.org And we appreciate the assistance of our partners in this project: Hunt Kastner – https://huntkastner.com Kunstsentrene i Norge – https://www.kunstsentrene.no
We discussed: finding yourself, creating yourself, arts education, the need for perspective, art patrons, investing in artists, exclusivity, striving for perfection, celebrating mistakes, public relations, student loans, Arts education https://www.gallerygudmundsdottir.com/ki-selected-works Audio engineering by Mickey at CushAudio Services Music by Peat Biby Supported in part by: EEA Grants from Iceland, Liechtenstein + Norway – https://eeagrants.org And we appreciate the assistance of our partners in this project: Hunt Kastner – https://huntkastner.com Kunstsentrene i Norge – https://www.kunstsentrene.no
I sit down with Gunny to talk about Iceland, her career, and love. She goes into how one of her injuries reshaped the way she approached the game and we have a little fun with the interview;)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hva er norsk kulturbistand og burde det egentlig hete "bistand"? Hvordan ble LILJAs musikk til? Forsker Solveig Korum og musiker Oddrun Lilja Jonsdottir snakker om globalt kultursamarbeid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speisa/message
In episode 028 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Gulla Jonsdottir, an award-winning designer and Owner & Principal of her own architecture & design firm based in Los Angeles. Gulla shares how she started her career in architecture & design with offers from Frank Gehry and Richard Meier, her proudest moments with her own design firm, and her desire to continue honing her design skills in different mediums.
In today's episode, I interview Icelandic national team midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir. The second oldest of seven siblings, Gunny grew up a very independent person. In 3rd grade, she moved from Iceland to America and picked up soccer. She quickly found comfort in the sport and has been playing ever since then. Gunny made her debut for the Icelandic national team in Euro 2013 qualifying. She is a regular member of the Icelandic national team. Gunny played 2 years with Utah Royals FC, playing every minute of the 2018 NWSL season and scoring Utah's first goal in club history. In today's episode, Gunny talks about: -how she deals with her anxiety -the cool story of how she learned to speak english -why she prefers Iceland to America -what it was like coming back from 3 ACL tears -how soccer forces you to be vulnerable -her passion for helping people who have autism And more.
Gunny is a professional soccer player for the Utah Royals and the National Team for Iceland. She is wildly competitive and very straight forward. Check out this episode!
Gitarist Oddrun Lilja Jonsdottir har vært jorden rundt og samlet inntrykk. Nå har hun laget plata «Marble» ut av det, med god hjelp av blant annet Kåre Vestrheim og Bugge Wesseltoft. Foto: Anne Valeur
The Utah Royals FC Show returns with episode 102. It's been a while since the last episode, but thanks to recent news including major, potential player moves (*cough O'Hara, Press, Jonsdottir *cough), it was time to get behind the mic. Also in this episode: More NWSL games on the horizon this fall Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis go to Manchester City Sacramento looks to get an NWSL team URFC general manager calls out local beat reporter Who's coming to Utah if O'Hara gets traded? Is it the end of women's pro soccer cause COVID-19 in the U.S. is making it really difficult to have a season? When will we have players in the stands? With DLH, anything is possible! Thanks for listening! Please take care and be safe. The pandemic isn't over just because we're over it.
Does launching sound scary to you? You might lack launching experience, are worried about sign ups or don't know how to reach a good conversion rate, but remember: Everyone starts from zero and the more you launch (and are willing to learn from mistakes), the better your launches will get. When Hildur Jonsdottir joined SOMBA, she had no idea how to launch. As a health counsellor who works with people who have autoimmune diseases or chronic illnesses, she already had a lot of experience with one-on-one clients and was preparing to sell her services through online courses. Two years later, she has launched almost every 2-3 months and has had very successful launches with conversion rates ranging from 10-18%. In her latest launch, she was able to double the number of sign ups and made $35K. In this episode of the Sigrun Show, she shares the launch method she discovered works for her business, how she manages her webinars, what she does in her Facebook group to keep her audience's attention, and what she plans on doing to increase her conversion rates even more. If you're in launch modus yourself or are looking for some inspiration around launching, this episode is a must-listen! “I'm so spoilt with my high conversion rates, I never needed to change my launch method - yet.”- Hildur Jonsdottir What you will get out of this episode: Hildur's favourite launch method (7:15) What Hildur did to get media attention (9:30) The sign-ups and show up rates Hildur gets for her webinars (14:00) What makes people to sign up for Hildur's webinars (19:15) How Hildur manages her webinars (23:30) How Hildur's sales are distributed over her open cart period (24:55) What Hildur does in her Facebook group during a launch (27:30) How Hildur explains her conversion rates (31:30) The revenue of Hildur's latest launch (38:55) How Hildur plans to improve her launches (00:00) Want to know more about launching? Discover Kelly Roach's Live Launch Revolution or learn some important launch lessons from a $450k launch. Activities to Keep Your Audience's Attention Up During Your Launch Sending out regular emails and reminders is essential to keeping the attention of your audience during your launch. However, being active in your Facebook group is another good way to make sure your message reaches people who are already interested in what you're offering. Here is a list with activities you can post into your Facebook group during your launch: Testimonials from previous clients (these can either be quotes or screenshots from comments you have received) Interviews with (former) clients, speaking about their achievements and experiences they had working with you Snippets of individual success stories A Q&A where you answer all burning questions in regards to your offer Encourage people to join your Facebook group and share their stories Allow members to share their own stories through a Facebook live directly into the group Are you about to launch yourself? I would love to hear how you are preparing your launch, the difficulties you might have encountered and the lessons you have learned. You can follow and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Upcoming Launch Workshop Have you signed up for my upcoming launch workshop yet? I have tried all the possible launch methods in the book to achieve the launches I have today, and have consistently had 6-figure launches over the past three years. I've been teaching my launch method to my clients, and it's the reason why they are so successful in their online business. Do you want to learn the most powerful way you can launch online? Then sign up here. Connect with Hildur Jonsdottir Hildur Jonsdottir Please share, subscribe and review Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Sigrun Show. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music so more people can enjoy the show. Click here to learn how to leave a review, then head over to Apple Podcasts for your chance to win a special thank you gift!
Together with Julian Assange and Wikileaks, activist and "poetician" Birgitta Jonsdottir turned the world on its head by releasing the "Collateral Murder" video, which featured the slaying of two Reuters journalists by American forces in Baghdad, Iraq. Jonsdottir may have ended her association with Wikileaks but her commitment to art, activism and politics is still as strong as ever, and I met her in Reykjavik to talk to her about her life and work, as well as the importance of the Internet archives for journalists as a tool to hold the powerful to account.
After a winter 10k run in Iceland, Katie Linendoll chats with Icelandic triathlete, Dagny Jonsdottir, who shares what it’s like training in the land of fire and ice. She primarily runs outdoors — and likes to challenge herself with uphill terrain in the snowiest and most extreme conditions.
Sara is the owner and founder of the most badass period proof panty company - REVOL GIRL! Her life's purpose and pursuit are to provide and create EMPOWERING period proof underwear for everyone that menstruates. Gone are the days of staining your favourite jeans or nice sheets, Revol Girl always has you protected! On top of providing premium functional leak proof underwear (all handmade locally), Revol Girl (and Sara, to be specific!) is here to disrupt an archaic industry and create a community of support for all menstruators! Sara chats with Lucca and Rebecca about the source of her passion, and the roots of her entrepreneurism!
Utah Royals midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir sits down with Matt Gaschk to talk about making history, inspiration, music and finding the right tattoo artist.
Gunny Jonsdottir sits down with Matt Gaschk to talk about making history, inspiration, music and finding the right tattoo artist.
Gunny Jonsdottir sits down with Matt Gaschk to talk about making history, inspiration, music and finding the right tattoo artist.
Kortversion. Ingibjörg Jonsdottir är enhetschef på Institutet för stressmedicin och forskare om stress. I dagens avsnitt berättar Ingibjörg vad stress är för något, samt hennes tankar och råd gällande stress. Kortversion.
Ingibjörg Jonsdottir är enhetschef på Institutet för stressmedicin och forskare om stress. I dagens avsnitt berättar Ingibjörg vad stress är för något, samt hennes tankar och råd gällande stress.
Feminist blogger Renee Gerlich, who is based in New Zealand, interviews Gudrun Jonsdottir, one of the founders of Reykjavik rape crisis centre, Stigamot. Gudrun has been part of Iceland's women's movement since the famous 1975 women's march, so she talks about its beginnings and early development. Coming from New Zealand, where prostitution is considered legitimate industry, Renee also wanted to know about the Icelandic women's struggle to criminalise pimps and the purchase of women and abolish the sex trade in Iceland. Gudrun does not disappoint - her stories are awe inspiring.
This time we meet two icelandic twins. That do Crossfit. And have a crossfit box. That's a quite good USP. Elin and Jakobina Jonsdottir. Jakobina is probably the one more recognize from being in the crossfit scene for a while. Workout buddy to ie Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir. But Elin is not a stranger in the crossfit scene. Mather of fact she was one of the first crossfitters in Sweden. in this episode we talk about starting a business, what to be prepared for, what to watch out for, and how to combine this with having families and kids. Also we go into a dive talking about what it takes to make it to the games and we also talk about role models and people we admire. We ask if Crossfit is dangerous for women and what happens to the women body after pregnancy. Definitely not things we knew about. If you go to Iceland anytime soon. You should. Then stop by at Grandi101 and visit this girls. www.grandi101.is @grandi101 @jobinaj @elinjon More episodes and video on: www.escapistcrossfit.com
In today’s episode we kick off a new series focusing on you, the people of the RunBuzz running community. This special six part series will be released daily starting with this episode. Each episode will focus on one specific runner, their running journey, and the tips that they wanted to share with you. In today’s episode, […] The post RB48: Gudrun Jenny Jonsdottir – Running Tips From RunBuzz Community Members #1 appeared first on RunBuzz Running - Online Run Coaching And Whole-Body Fitness.
Artist and writer Hallgrimur Helgason asks what one Icelandic painting can say in a culture that is primarily verbal. The visual arts got off to a slow start in Iceland, he observes. "Our first ever exhibition of paintings opened in the year 1900. The history of Icelandic art reads like a short story." For a thousand years Icelandic culture had been dominated by the Sagas. When paintbrushes and oil paints finally arrived in the 19th century, early artists focused on the country's stunning scenery. But in 1914 a bright new talent emerged blinking in the northern light."Fish Processing in Eyjafjord'" captures a lively group of women in the bright morning sunshine, preparing salted cod for export. "Here everything is a first", says Helgason. "We're at the dawn of our art history, at the dawn of the twentieth century, at the dawn of a beautiful day by the beautiful fjord." And the artist represents another first, as one of the very earliest women painters in Iceland: Kristin Jonsdottir, who had returned from Denmark, inspired by Cezanne and Van Gogh. "It's all fresh and new, painting ordinary people at work, with strong and stylized brushwork," says Helgason. This edition of The Essay is one of a series in which five writers each consider the significance of a work of art to their nation, as part of Radio 3's Northern Lights season.Producer: Andy Denwood.
THE BIG DATA SHOW Collateral Murder,Ó a video leaked by Manning in which an American helicopter is seen firing on a group of men in Baghdad Ñ two of the men who were killed turned out to be Reuters journalists. The U.S. Department of Justice eventually subpoenaed Twitter for JonsdottirÕs information, including her personal messages.ÒBlowing the whistle on war crime should not be classified as a crime,Ó Jonsdottir says. Of Manning, she adds: ÒI think he has paid enough penalty already. HeÕs been in prison for 1,000 days. I havenÕt seen any casualties for what he did. The people that É are responsible for the war crimes É in the ÔCollateral MurderÕ Ñ none of them have been held accountable, for example.Ó
On this episode of V-RADIO we are proud to have Birgitta Jonsdottir, a member of Parliment in Iceland. We will be discussing her work with freedom of information, and the transformation of politics.
Icelandic Parliament member, Foreign Affairs Committee, Environmental Committee, EU Application Committee, Truth Commission Committee, NATO Committee Birgitta Jonsdottir discusses the future of Iceland and warns the public of the over all plan of International Bankers to take and destroy countries as they choose. A warning for the public of the U.S.
Icelandic Parliament member, Foreign Affairs Committee, Environmental Committee, EU Application Committee, Truth Commission Committee, NATO Committee Birgitta Jonsdottir discusses the future of Iceland and warns the public of the over all plan of International Bankers to take and destroy countries as they choose. A warning for the public of the U.S.