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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Fireworks, Friendship, and a New Year: An Oslofjord Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en stille og kjølig vinterettermiddag ved Oslofjord.En: It was a quiet and cool winter afternoon by the Oslofjord.No: Den vanlige travle basen var pyntet med lys og dekorasjoner.En: The usually busy base was decorated with lights and decorations.No: Sjømennene forberedte seg på nyttårsaften med entusiasme og forventning.En: The sailors were preparing for New Year's Eve with enthusiasm and anticipation.No: Gjennom all denne aktiviteten, hadde Solveig, Lars og Knut en spesiell plan som skulle gjøre festen uforglemmelig.En: Amidst all this activity, Solveig, Lars, and Knut had a special plan to make the party unforgettable.No: Solveig, alltid full av ideer og entusiasme, hadde en glimrende idé.En: Solveig, always full of ideas and enthusiasm, had a brilliant idea.No: "Vi må ha fyrverkeri!" utbrøt hun til sine nære venner, Lars og Knut.En: "We need fireworks!" she exclaimed to her close friends, Lars and Knut.No: Lars, kjent for sine uvanlige ideer, var enig.En: Lars, known for his unusual ideas, agreed.No: "Ja, det ville være fantastisk," sa han og smilte bredt.En: "Yes, that would be fantastic," he said, smiling widely.No: Knut, litt mer forsiktig av natur, rynket brynene, men nikket.En: Knut, a bit more cautious by nature, furrowed his brows but nodded.No: Han visste at de ville trenge noen tekniske kunnskaper for å sikre at alt gikk riktig for seg.En: He knew they would need some technical knowledge to ensure everything went smoothly.No: "Fyrverkeriet er under lås og slå i lagerrommet," sa Lars, med et glimt i øyet.En: "The fireworks are locked away in the storage room," said Lars, with a gleam in his eye.No: De tre vennene jobbet sammen; Solveig ledet dem med sitt smittende humør, Lars hadde en plan, og Knut, med sine nysgjerrige fingre, var på saken for å låse opp døren.En: The three friends worked together; Solveig led them with her infectious mood, Lars had a plan, and Knut, with his curious fingers, was on the case to unlock the door.No: Men, i deres opphisselse, smalt døren igjen bak dem, og de var plutselig fanget inne i lagerrommet.En: But, in their excitement, the door slammed shut behind them, and they were suddenly trapped inside the storage room.No: Lars kikket bekymret rundt og sa, "Vi er låst inne!"En: Lars looked around worriedly and said, "We're locked in!"No: Knut begynte å puste raskere, mens Solveig begynte å le.En: Knut started to breathe faster, while Solveig began to laugh.No: "Vi skulle bare få fyrverkeri, og nå har vi vår lille nyttårsaften her inne!"En: "We just wanted to get fireworks, and now we have our little New Year's Eve in here!"No: Hun så på de andre to. "Dette skal vi løse sammen."En: She looked at the other two. "We'll solve this together."No: Mens de ventet, fant Solveig en hårnål i lommen sin. "Kanskje dette kan hjelpe oss?" foreslo hun.En: While they waited, Solveig found a hairpin in her pocket. "Maybe this could help us?" she suggested.No: Knut smilte for første gang på lenge. "La meg prøve," sa han og begynte å jobbe med låsen.En: Knut smiled for the first time in a while. "Let me try," he said and began working on the lock.No: Han kjente ingeniørens lidenskap når han fumlet forsiktig med hårnålen.En: He felt the engineer's passion as he carefully fumbled with the hairpin.No: Minuttene gikk sakte, men Knut jobbet med besluttsomhet.En: The minutes passed slowly, but Knut worked with determination.No: Han fant den rette vinkelen, og kanskje med litt flaks, hørte de en svak klikk.En: He found the right angle and, perhaps with a bit of luck, they heard a faint click.No: Døren åpnet seg rett før midnatt!En: The door opened just before midnight!No: De stormet ut av lagerrommet, løp mot bakken, og rakk så vidt å fyre av fyrverkeriet.En: They stormed out of the storage room, ran towards the ground, and just managed to set off the fireworks.No: Da de blekblågnistene lyste opp himmelen over Oslofjorden akkurat i det klokken slo midnatt, ble trioen ønsket velkommen med jubel fra sine medseilere.En: As the pale blue sparks lit up the sky over the Oslofjord right as the clock struck midnight, the trio was welcomed with cheers from their fellow sailors.No: Smilende så de de fargerike eksplosjonene lyse opp nattehimmelen.En: Smiling, they watched the colorful explosions light up the night sky.No: Solveig innså at samarbeid og litt humor kan løse de mest uventede situasjoner, mens Knut fant glede i det uventede kaoset.En: Solveig realized that teamwork and a bit of humor could solve the most unexpected situations, while Knut found joy in the unexpected chaos.No: Det ble en nyttårsaften de aldri ville glemme, og med et siste blikk på de fallende stjernene i fyrverkeriets glans, visste de at de alltid ville ha hverandre i de rareste eventyrene.En: It was a New Year's Eve they would never forget, and with one last glance at the falling stars in the fireworks' glow, they knew they would always have each other in their wildest adventures. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stillecalm: kjøligbase: basendecorations: dekorasjonersailors: sjømenneneanticipation: forventningunforgettable: uforglemmeligbrilliant: glimrendeexclaimed: utbrøtenthusiasm: entusiasmecautious: forsiktigfurrowed: rynketbrows: brynenetechnical: tekniskeknowledge: kunnskapersecure: sikremood: humørinfectious: smittendeslammed: smalttrapped: fangetbreathed: pustesuggested: foreslodetermination: besluttsomhetunlock: låse oppengineer: ingeniørpassion: lidenskapfumbled: fumletwelcomed: ønsket velkommenjoy: gledelight: lyse

This episode originally was published on November 22, 2022. The Empress of Ireland was a luxurious and beautiful steamship of the early 20th century, carrying passengers across the North Atlantic between Quebec City and Liverpool. She and her sister ship, the Empress of Britain, were an important cog during the peak of Canadian immigration. In the early morning hours of 29 May, 1914, the Empress of Ireland collided with the Norwegian ship Storstad in dense fog on the St. Lawrence River. Over 1000 people on the Empress of Ireland perished, and more passengers died than on the Titanic just two years prior. Because of the massive loss of life, she has been called "Canada's Titanic." Dan Conlin, Curator of the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia joins me as my guest. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at ⁠https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠. Original theme music by ⁠Sean Sigfried⁠. Listen Ad-Free, get exclusive bonus episodes, and free Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise by subscribing at patreon.com/shipwreckspod. Three tiers available! Listen ad-free on Apple Podcasts! Just find Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs in Apple Podcasts, and click the banner to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like we missed the turn to go to Nilbog, kids. Let's just keep going to Norway. Troll 2 is the kind of sequel that knows exactly what it is and leans into it with reckless enthusiasm. This is a big, loud, gloriously dumb monster movie that wears its influences proudly on its sleeve—Roland Emmerich disaster excess, Indiana Jones-style pulp adventure, Jurassic Park escalation, and Godzilla-scale city-smashing spectacle. It doesn't apologize for any of it. Instead, it barrels forward with the confidence of a film that understands the assignment: entertain first, think later. The plot is predictably ridiculous, but that's part of the charm. Ancient threats awaken, governments panic, scientists shout exposition, and ordinary people find themselves running very fast from things that absolutely should not exist. The film gleefully stitches together familiar blockbuster tropes, but does so with enough sincerity that it never feels cynical. It's corny, yes—but it's fun corny, the kind that invites you to laugh with the movie rather than at it. Where Troll 2 really shines is in its scale and energy. The action sequences are big, messy, and frequently absurd, but they're staged with surprising clarity and enthusiasm. The trolls themselves are impressively realized, blending creature-feature menace with just enough mythic weirdness to give the film a distinct Norwegian flavor. The movie may be chasing Hollywood spectacle, but it never completely loses its regional identity, and that grounding helps the madness go down easy.   In the end, Troll 2 is a celebration of blockbuster stupidity done right. It's not trying to reinvent the genre or inject faux prestige into monster mayhem. It just wants to smash landmarks, crank the music, and keep the audience grinning for two hours—and it succeeds. If you enjoy over-the-top disaster movies, pulpy adventure throwbacks, and unapologetically silly spectacle, this sequel delivers exactly what it promises, and does so with a big, dumb smile on its face.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Leap: Daring to Dream Beyond the Snow-Covered Walls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen dalte stille ned over den perfekte byen.En: The snow fell quietly over the perfect town.No: Alle gatene lå dekket i hvitt, og alt var rent og ordentlig.En: All the streets lay covered in white, and everything was clean and orderly.No: I sentrum av byen lå skolen hvor Sigrid, Lars og Kari gikk.En: In the town center was the school where Sigrid, Lars, and Kari attended.No: Det var en spesiell dag.En: It was a special day.No: Avgangsdagen var endelig her, og alle var spent.En: Graduation day had finally arrived, and everyone was excited.No: Inne i den store aulaen samlet det seg familier, venner og lærere.En: Inside the large auditorium, families, friends, and teachers gathered.No: Det var nyttårsaften, og byen forberedte seg til de store feiringene.En: It was New Year's Eve, and the town was preparing for the big celebrations.No: Men først skulle elevene feire sin store dag.En: But first, the students were to celebrate their big day.No: Vintervindene blåste utenfor, men inne i aulaen var det varmt og lyst.En: Winter winds blew outside, but inside the auditorium, it was warm and bright.No: Sigrid satt sammen med klassen sin, hjerte hennes trommet fort i brystet.En: Sigrid sat with her class, her heart pounding rapidly in her chest.No: Sigrid så rundt seg.En: Sigrid looked around her.No: Hele livet hadde hun fulgt reglene, vært lydig og pliktoppfyllende.En: Her entire life, she had followed the rules, been obedient and diligent.No: Hun var den perfekte student.En: She was the perfect student.No: Men inni seg hadde hun en hemmelig drøm.En: But inside, she harbored a secret dream.No: Hun ønsket å utforske verden utenfor byens murer.En: She wanted to explore the world beyond the town's walls.No: Verden der ute var ukjent, full av farer, men også med eventyr og opplevelser.En: The world out there was unknown, full of dangers, but also adventures and experiences.No: Klokken nærmet seg taletid.En: The clock approached speech time.No: Sigrid, dagens taler, reiste seg.En: Sigrid, the day's speaker, stood up.No: Blikket hennes møtte familiens.En: Her gaze met her family's.No: De forventet en tale om takknemlighet og framtidsplaner innenfor samfunnets trygge rammer.En: They expected a speech about gratitude and future plans within the society's safe boundaries.No: Ikke det hun hadde planlagt.En: Not what she had planned.No: "Hei, alle sammen," begynte hun, stemmen skjelven men klar.En: "Hi, everyone," she began, her voice shaky but clear.No: Stilheten i rommet gjorde ordene hennes tydelige.En: The silence in the room made her words distinct.No: "I hele mitt liv har jeg fulgt reglene.En: "All my life, I've followed the rules.No: Men nå vil jeg ta et annet valg.En: But now I want to make a different choice."No: "Publikum lyttet, noen allerede med skeptiske blikk.En: The audience listened, some already with skeptical looks.No: Sigrid tok en dyp pust.En: Sigrid took a deep breath.No: "Jeg har bestemt meg.En: "I have decided.No: Jeg skal finne ut hvem jeg virkelig er utenfor disse veggene.En: I am going to find out who I truly am outside these walls."No: "En mur av stillhet fylte rommet.En: A wall of silence filled the room.No: Noen gispet.En: Some gasped.No: Andre hvisket.En: Others whispered.No: Lars og Kari, hennes nærmeste venner, stirret på henne med store øyne.En: Lars and Kari, her closest friends, stared at her with wide eyes.No: Men så begynte Lars å klappe.En: But then Lars started to clap.No: Kari fulgte etter, og snart klappet flere.En: Kari followed, and soon more were clapping.No: Selv om mange av de voksne så misbilligende på henne, merket hun støtte i blant klassekameratene.En: Although many of the adults looked disapprovingly at her, she sensed support among her classmates.No: Da talen var ferdig, følte Sigrid en lettelse.En: When the speech was over, Sigrid felt a sense of relief.No: Hun hadde turt å si det hun hadde følt så lenge.En: She had dared to say what she had felt for so long.No: Hun var fri.En: She was free.No: Selv om veien foran henne var usikker, visste hun at dette var begynnelsen på et nytt kapittel.En: Even though the road ahead was uncertain, she knew this was the beginning of a new chapter.No: Med hodet hevet forlot hun scenen.En: With her head held high, she left the stage.No: Lars og Kari tok henne i armen.En: Lars and Kari took her by the arm.No: "Du er modig," sa Kari med et lite smil.En: "You are brave," said Kari with a small smile.No: "Vi skal alltid støtte deg.En: "We will always support you."No: "Mens snøen fortsatte å falle, gikk Sigrid ut fra den opplyste aulaen med nyvunnet mot og noen uventede allierte ved sin side.En: As the snow continued to fall, Sigrid walked out of the lit auditorium with newfound courage and some unexpected allies by her side.No: Hun våget å si ja til det ukjente, og selv om det var skummelt, føltes det riktig i hjertet.En: She dared to say yes to the unknown, and although it was scary, it felt right in her heart.No: Avgangsdagen markerte ikke slutten, men en ny begynnelse, for Sigrid.En: Graduation day did not mark the end, but a new beginning for Sigrid.No: Snart ville verden utenfor få møte henne.En: Soon, the world beyond would get to meet her. Vocabulary Words:quietly: stilleperfect: perfektestreets: gateneorderly: ordentliggraduation: avgangsdagenauditorium: aulaenexcited: spentgathered: samletshaky: skjelvendiligent: pliktoppfyllendeharbored: haddewhispered: hvisketsparse: tydeligedared: turtrelief: lettelsepounding: trommetobedient: lydigadventures: eventyrexperiences: opplevelserboundaries: rammersupport: støttegazed: blikketdistinct: tydeligesensible: fornuftigcourage: motunknown: ukjentuncertain: usikkerapproached: nærmetskeptical: skeptiskedisapprovingly: misbilligende

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Dreams, Dilemmas, and Destiny at Oslo's Opera Gala Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vinteren hadde lagt sitt snøteppe over Oslo, og det glitret som et eventyr.En: Winter had laid its blanket of snow over Oslo, and it sparkled like a fairy tale.No: På Operahuset i Oslo samlet folk seg for nyttårsgallaen.En: At the Opera House in Oslo, people gathered for the New Year's gala.No: Lysene blinket over inngangspartiet, og det var en nesten magisk følelse i luften.En: Lights blinked over the entrance, and there was an almost magical feeling in the air.No: Signe, en ung kvinne med drømmer om å stå på scenen, hadde ventet lenge på denne kvelden.En: Signe, a young woman with dreams of being on stage, had waited a long time for this evening.No: Hun rettet kjolen sin og kikket rundt seg i det vakre bygget.En: She adjusted her dress and looked around in the beautiful building.No: Signe var nervøs.En: Signe was nervous.No: Ikke på grunn av kjølig vær eller fancy folk, men på grunn av han.En: Not because of the chilly weather or the fancy people, but because of him.No: Direktøren for Operahuset, som hun hadde hørt så mye om.En: The director of the Opera House, whom she had heard so much about.No: Dette var sjansen hennes til å gjøre inntrykk.En: This was her chance to make an impression.No: Så mange mennesker pratet og lo, men hun klarte bare å tenke på én ting: hvordan nærme seg direktøren?En: So many people talked and laughed, but she could only focus on one thing: how to approach the director?No: Ved siden av henne sto Lars, den trofaste barndomsvennen med det sjarmerende smilet.En: Next to her stood Lars, the faithful childhood friend with the charming smile.No: "Ser du han der borte?" sa han og pekte diskret.En: "Do you see him over there?" he said, pointing discretely.No: "Du klarer det. Du er fantastisk!"En: "You can do it. You're amazing!"No: Signe prøvde å smile tilbake.En: Signe tried to smile back.No: "Takk, Lars. Du har alltid trodd på meg."En: "Thanks, Lars. You've always believed in me."No: Men Lars hadde også noe på hjertet.En: But Lars also had something on his mind.No: Han hadde lenge ønsket å fortelle Signe at han drømte om å reise verden rundt.En: He had long wanted to tell Signe that he dreamed of traveling the world.No: Og, mer komplisert, at han hadde følelser for henne.En: And, more complicated, that he had feelings for her.No: Han visste at begge deler kunne endre vennskapet deres for alltid.En: He knew that both could change their friendship forever.No: Kvelden gikk, med musikk og dans.En: The evening went on, with music and dancing.No: Tiden nærmet seg midnatt, og Signe visste at dette var muligheten.En: The time was nearing midnight, and Signe knew this was her opportunity.No: Hun måtte snakke med direktøren.En: She had to talk to the director.No: Men akkurat da klokken nærmet seg tolv, tok Lars henne i armen.En: But just as the clock neared twelve, Lars took her by the arm.No: "Signe, jeg må snakke med deg."En: "Signe, I need to talk to you."No: Hjertet banket fortere.En: Her heart beat faster.No: "Lars, jeg må virkelig..."En: "Lars, I really need to..."No: "Vent litt. Det er viktig," sa Lars, men han visste også at hun måtte nå direktøren før han dro.En: "Wait a minute. It's important," Lars said, but he also knew she needed to reach the director before he left.No: "Jeg vet hvor mye dette betyr for deg. Og jeg vil alltid støtte deg, uansett hva," sa Lars raskt, før han snudde hodet mot direktøren som var i ferd med å forlate salen.En: "I know how much this means to you. And I will always support you, no matter what," Lars said quickly, before turning his head toward the director who was about to leave the hall.No: Signe så mellom Lars og direktøren.En: Signe looked between Lars and the director.No: Hun presset hånden hans.En: She squeezed his hand.No: "Vi snakker senere, ok? Dette er viktig."En: "We'll talk later, okay? This is important."No: Lars nikket, og hun løp etter direktøren.En: Lars nodded, and she ran after the director.No: Lars så etter henne, og forsto at det viktigste var Signek egentlige drøm.En: Lars watched her go, understanding that Signe's real dream was the most important thing.No: Hvis han kunne hjelpe henne på noen måte, var det verdt det.En: If he could help her in any way, it was worth it.No: Signe nådde direktøren akkurat i tide.En: Signe reached the director just in time.No: Hun introduserte seg selv med glød i stemmen.En: She introduced herself with a glow in her voice.No: De fikk et kort, men lovende, samtale.En: They had a brief but promising conversation.No: Hun følte seg sterkere, mer selvsikker.En: She felt stronger, more confident.No: Kanskje, bare kanskje, hadde hun en sjanse.En: Maybe, just maybe, she had a chance.No: Da klokken slo tolv, fyltes rommet av jubel og klemmer.En: When the clock struck twelve, the room filled with cheers and hugs.No: Signe og Lars møttes igjen, og hun gråt nesten av lettelse.En: Signe and Lars met again, and she nearly cried with relief.No: "Takk, Lars. For alt."En: "Thank you, Lars. For everything."No: "Vi er et team, husker du? Jeg er glad i deg, Signe.En: "We're a team, remember? I care about you, Signe.No: Og jeg vil at du skal følge drømmene dine," sa han, mens fyrverkeri begynte å lyse opp den mørke natten utenfor.En: And I want you to follow your dreams," he said, as fireworks began to light up the dark night outside.No: De så hverandre i øynene, mens fargene danset over fjorden bak dem.En: They looked into each other's eyes as colors danced over the fjord behind them.No: Vennskapet deres sto sterkt, og de begge visste at uansett hvor deres veier førte dem, så ville de støtte hverandre.En: Their friendship stood strong, and they both knew that no matter where their paths led them, they would support each other.No: Nytt år, en ny sjanse.En: New year, a new chance.No: Signe og Lars hadde hverandre, og en hel verden foran seg.En: Signe and Lars had each other, and a whole world ahead of them. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: glitretblanket: snøteppegala: gallaenmagical: magisknervous: nervøschilly: kjøligimpression: inntrykkapproach: nærmecharming: sjarmerendefaithful: trofastediscreetly: diskretdreamed: drømtecomplicated: komplisertfriendship: vennskapetnearing: nærmetopportunity: mulighetensqueeze: pressetintroduce: introduserteglow: glødcheers: jubelrelief: lettelsefireworks: fyrverkerisupport: støttepromising: lovendeconfident: selvsikkerjourney: reiseadjusted: rettethall: salenunderstanding: forstodreams: drømmene

In this bonus episode of The Black Thread, we zoom in on a single case that distills the Norwegian paradox perfectly: the planned electrification of the gas processing plant on Melkøya. It's a key conflict site where Norway's net zero transformation collides with its fossil fuel industry, Indigenous rights, the youth climate movement, worker safety, and even criticism from the United Nations.  For more information and references: https://communicatingclimatechange.com/the-black-thread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Our host Billy Reeves takes a look back over a year of Kscope Podcast's, you will hear highlights of interviews from Jonathan Hultén, Gleb Kolyadin, Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree explaining the chemistry of  O.R.k. Meanwhile singer/songwriter/producer Maiah Wynne of U.S./Canadian supergroup Envy of None, Giancarlo Erra of Nosound who explains the logistics of a gig on the Moon, Spiral K. Octoflash of Gong broadcasts from atop a high building in Deptford, Ihlo explain why being in a group with people you haven't met in real life is better than being in a group with your friends, Thomas Anderson (of Gazpacho) steps out of a steamy Norwegian shower, and Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief) is our first contestant on the inaugural gameshow ‘Prog Rock Band Or Poisonous Mushroom' which your host Billy claims all rights to. Wishing all our listeners a very happy Christmas and New Year! Track list: Jon Gomm – Carol Of The Bells Jonathan Hultén - Riverflame Gleb Kolyadin – Glimmer  O.R.k – The Other Side Envy Of None – Stygian Waves  Bruce Soord – Field Day part 1 Gong – I See You Nosound – To The Core Ihlo – Replica Gazpacho – 8 Ball  Textures – Vanishing Twin 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Against the Storm: Sindre's Daring Journey for Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre stod ved vinduet i Oslo og så på snøen som dalte sakte nedover.En: Sindre stood by the window in Oslo and watched the snow falling slowly.No: Hver snøfnugg strålte i lyset fra de mange julelysene som pyntet byen.En: Each snowflake sparkled in the light from the many Christmas lights decorating the city.No: Han tenkte på Kari, som var mange mil unna i New York.En: He thought of Kari, who was many miles away in New York.No: Tanken på å overraske henne på nyttårsaften fikk hjertet til å banke raskere.En: The thought of surprising her on New Year's Eve made his heart beat faster.No: Han hadde planlagt det lenge.En: He had been planning it for a long time.No: Sindre ringte Emil.En: Sindre called Emil.No: "Jeg drar til New York," sa han, full av forventning.En: "I'm going to New York," he said, full of anticipation.No: "Virkelig, Sindre?En: "Really, Sindre?"No: " svarte Emil, litt skeptisk.En: replied Emil, a little skeptical.No: "Har du sjekket været?En: "Have you checked the weather?No: De snakker om snøstorm.En: They're talking about a snowstorm."No: ""Jeg vet," svarte Sindre bestemt.En: "I know," Sindre replied resolutely.No: "Men jeg må prøve.En: "But I have to try.No: Kari venter.En: Kari is waiting."No: "I Oslo Lufthavn hersket det kaos.En: At Oslo Lufthavn there was chaos.No: Sneen falt tungt, og flere fly ble kansellert.En: The snow was falling heavily, and several flights were canceled.No: Sindre kjente nervene gnage, men optimismen lot seg ikke helt knekke.En: Sindre felt his nerves gnawing, but his optimism was not completely broken.No: Han stilte seg i kø ved en skranke.En: He stood in line at a counter.No: Emil hadde tatt turen til flyplassen for å støtte sin venn.En: Emil had come to the airport to support his friend.No: "Vær forsiktig, Sindre," sa han og klappet ham vennlig på skulderen.En: "Be careful, Sindre," he said, patting him kindly on the shoulder.No: "Noen ganger er det klokere å vente.En: "Sometimes it's wiser to wait."No: "Sindre trakk pusten dypt.En: Sindre took a deep breath.No: "Jeg kan ikke vente.En: "I can't wait.No: Jeg må til Kari.En: I have to get to Kari."No: "Etter mange timer med venting, kunngjorde de over høyttaleren at et fly til New York likevel ville ta av, men forsinket.En: After many hours of waiting, they announced over the loudspeaker that a flight to New York would indeed depart, but delayed.No: Sindre sprang til gaten, hjertet hamret av spenning og frykt.En: Sindre dashed to the gate, his heart pounding with excitement and fear.No: I New York ventet Kari, uvitende om Sindre sin plan.En: In New York, Kari waited, unaware of Sindre's plan.No: Hun satt ved vinduet, iakttok de blinkende lysene fra skyskraperne utenfor, og ønsket han kunne være der sammen med henne.En: She sat by the window, observing the twinkling lights from the skyscrapers outside, and wished he could be there with her.No: Lite visste hun at han snart ville overraske henne.En: Little did she know he would soon surprise her.No: Sindre kom om bord i flyet.En: Sindre boarded the plane.No: Turbulensen var sterk, men hans besluttsomhet var enda sterkere.En: The turbulence was strong, but his determination was even stronger.No: Klokken nærmet seg midnatt da flyet endelig landet.En: It was nearing midnight when the plane finally landed.No: Han hastet seg gjennom terminalene, adrenalinet pumpet.En: He hurried through the terminals, adrenaline pumping.No: Da han ringte på døra til Kari, var det minutter igjen til nyttår.En: When he rang Kari's doorbell, there were minutes left until New Year.No: Kari åpnet, overrasket og lykkelig, og kastet seg i armene hans.En: Kari opened the door, surprised and happy, and threw herself into his arms.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Du er her!En: You're here!"No: "Fyrverkeriet startet, lyste opp den nattlige himmelen over New York City.En: Fireworks began, lighting up the night sky over New York City.No: De sto der sammen, med armene rundt hverandre, og fulgte de strålende lysene.En: They stood there together, with their arms around each other, watching the brilliant lights.No: Sindre forsto nå betydningen av tålmodighet og å overkomme utfordringer for kjærlighetens skyld.En: Sindre now understood the meaning of patience and overcoming challenges for the sake of love.No: Problemer ville alltid finnes, men deres sammenhold ble sterkere.En: Problems would always exist, but their bond grew stronger.No: Og der, mens nyttårslydene spilte i bakgrunnen, visste Sindre at det hele hadde vært verdt det.En: And there, as the New Year's sounds played in the background, Sindre knew it had all been worth it.No: De sto ansikt til ansikt med det nye året, sammen, og alt så lovende ut.En: They faced the new year together, and everything looked promising. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningskeptical: skeptiskresolutely: bestemtchaos: kaosgnawing: gnageoptimism: optimismecounter: skrankadrenaline: adrenalinturbulence: turbulensdetermination: besluttsomhetterminal: terminalfireworks: fyrverkeribrilliant: strålendepatience: tålmodighetovercoming: å overkommechallenges: utfordringerpromise: lovendeunaware: uvitendethrew: kastetsparking: stråltedecorate: pyntesurprise: overraskedashed: sprangpounding: hamretawaiting: venterrealized: forstosupport: støtteresistance: knekkecareful: forsiktigarrival: landed

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Against the Odds: A Love Story Through Snow and Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre så ut av vinduet.En: Sindre looked out the window.No: Snøen falt tett og dekket landskapet i et tykt hvitt lag.En: The snow was falling thickly, covering the landscape in a thick white layer.No: Han satt på bussen, tretti mil fra Oslo.En: He was sitting on the bus, three hundred kilometers from Oslo.No: Det var nyttårsaften, og han skulle overraske Kari.En: It was New Year's Eve, and he was going to surprise Kari.No: Hun visste ikke at han kom.En: She didn't know he was coming.No: Kari bodde i Oslo, og de hadde hatt et avstandsforhold i ett år.En: Kari lived in Oslo, and they had been in a long-distance relationship for a year.No: Sindre følte nervene i magen.En: Sindre felt nerves in his stomach.No: Han gledet seg til å se Kari, men også til å se om gnisten fortsatt var der.En: He was excited to see Kari, but also to see if the spark was still there.No: Etter et halvt år i Trondheim, hadde de bare sett hverandre et par ganger.En: After half a year in Trondheim, they had only seen each other a few times.No: Han spurte seg selv om det var verdt slitet.En: He asked himself if it was worth the struggle.No: Men så smilte han ved tanken på henne, og all tvil forsvant.En: But then he smiled at the thought of her, and all doubt disappeared.No: Plutselig stoppet bussen.En: Suddenly the bus stopped.No: Veien var dekket av snø, og trafikken sto stille.En: The road was covered in snow, and traffic was at a standstill.No: "Vi er forsinket," meldte sjåføren.En: "We are delayed," announced the driver.No: Sindre så på klokken, tiden rant ut.En: Sindre looked at the clock, time was running out.No: Han visste han måtte ta en beslutning.En: He knew he had to make a decision.No: Ved siden av ham satt en mann med sykkel.En: Next to him sat a man with a bicycle.No: Sindre la merke til det.En: Sindre noticed it.No: "Kan jeg låne sykkelen din?En: "Can I borrow your bike?"No: " spurte han, desperat.En: he asked, desperate.No: Mannen så skeptisk ut, men Sindre forklarte situasjonen.En: The man looked skeptical, but Sindre explained the situation.No: Mannen smilte vennlig og nikket.En: The man smiled kindly and nodded.No: "Ta den," sa han.En: "Take it," he said.No: Sindre takket ham, kastet sekken over skulderen, og gikk ut i snøen.En: Sindre thanked him, threw his backpack over his shoulder, and went out into the snow.No: Oslo Central Station var full av folk.En: Oslo Central Station was full of people.No: Lysene glitret, og det var hektisk aktivitet overalt.En: The lights glittered, and there was hectic activity everywhere.No: Men Sindre så bare en destinasjon: Kari.En: But Sindre saw only one destination: Kari.No: På sykkelen kjempet han mot snø og vind.En: On the bike, he battled against the snow and wind.No: Han måtte komme frem før midnatt.En: He had to get there before midnight.No: Han tenkte på Kari, og det ga ham styrke.En: He thought of Kari, and it gave him strength.No: Han passerte biler som sto fast, folk som skyndte seg mot stasjonen, og han kjente den kalde luften i ansiktet.En: He passed cars stuck in place, people hurrying towards the station, and he felt the cold air on his face.No: Klokken nærmet seg tolv da han ankom stasjonen.En: The clock was nearing twelve when he arrived at the station.No: Han hoppet av sykkelen og sprang inn i mengden.En: He jumped off the bike and ran into the crowd.No: Folk var glade og feststemte, noe som drev ham videre.En: People were happy and in a festive mood, which drove him onward.No: Der, midt i mengden, så han Kari.En: There, in the middle of the crowd, he saw Kari.No: Hun sto under stjerner og fyrverkeri.En: She stood under stars and fireworks.No: Hun så overrasket ut da hun fikk øye på ham.En: She looked surprised when she caught sight of him.No: De siste sekundene før midnatt løp han mot henne, hjertet banket raskt.En: In the last seconds before midnight, he ran towards her, heart pounding.No: Idet klokken slo tolv, nådde fyrverkeriet himmelen.En: As the clock struck twelve, the fireworks reached the sky.No: Sindre var fremme.En: Sindre had made it.No: Han pustet tungt, men smilte bredt.En: He was breathing heavily but was smiling broadly.No: "Kari," sa han, med et smil.En: "Kari," he said, with a smile.No: Hun så på ham, forbauset og rørt.En: She looked at him, surprised and moved.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Hva gjør du her?En: What are you doing here?"No: " spurte hun, lykkelig.En: she asked, happily.No: "Jeg ville bare vise deg… At du er viktig for meg," svarte han.En: "I just wanted to show you... That you are important to me," he replied.No: De omfavnet hverandre.En: They embraced each other.No: Rundt dem feiret folk det nye året.En: Around them, people were celebrating the new year.No: I det øyeblikket visste Sindre at avstanden ikke lenger spilte noen rolle.En: In that moment, Sindre knew that the distance no longer mattered.No: For kjærligheten deres hadde vunnet.En: For their love had won.No: Han hadde tatt en sjanse, og det var alt som skulle til.En: He had taken a chance, and that was all it took.No: Under den stjernekledde Oslo-himmelen, med fyrverkeri som bakgrunn, sto de sammen.En: Under the starry Oslo sky, with fireworks as a backdrop, they stood together.No: For Sindre, var dette starten på et nytt kapittel.En: For Sindre, this was the start of a new chapter.No: En ny begynnelse med Kari.En: A new beginning with Kari.No: Han hadde lært at noen ganger må man ta sjanser.En: He had learned that sometimes you have to take chances.No: For kjærlighetens skyld.En: For the sake of love. Vocabulary Words:thickly: tettlandscape: landskapetsurprise: overraskerelationship: avstandsforholdnerves: nervenespark: gnistenstruggle: slitetdoubt: tvilstandstill: stilleskeptical: skeptiskbackpack: sekkhectic: hektiskdestination: destinasjonbattle: kjempetstrength: styrkestuck: sto fasthurrying: skyndte segfestive: feststemteembraced: omfavnetcelebrating: feiretmoment: øyeblikketdistance: avstandentook a chance: tok en sjansesky: himmelenfireworks: fyrverkerichapter: kapittelbeginning: begynnelselearned: lærtesake: skyld

Tonight's guest is Fred, calling in from Sweden. He's the researcher and writer behind the book Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden. Fred walks us through a series of his experiences scattered across Sweden and Norway, a violent interaction with an invisible force on a bridge in Stockholm, a shadow figure leaning out from behind a tree no person could hide behind, a perfect circle of ground light in Märsta, and the haunting footsteps that circled a cabin in a Norwegian valley that scared Fred before dawn. He also shares stories of the odd little man who appeared during his youth, in the forest, along the roadside, and even in a shop, always looking at him, never speaking.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-366-high-strangeness-in-sweden/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Episode #571! The Shadow and The Wicker Man! This week Scott has The Shadow vol. 5 which features the stories The Black Falcon and The Salamanders. DL has vol.2 Frozen Gold from The Complete Carl Barks Donald Duck Library. Also on this episode Scott has the books Will Eisner's Shop Talk and The Art of The Real Tom Sawyer. DL brings Death In Trieste the newest book from Norwegian cartoonist Jason and the Frank Frazetta Gallery Series book Terror from the Frazetta Museum. And this episode, Scott performs a dramatic reading from Les Daniel's Comix! Check it out!     

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Caffeinated Twist on New Year's Resolutions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Snøfnugg danser elegant mot bakken utenfor Kaffekroken, en liten kafé i Gamlebyen i Oslo.En: Snowflakes dance elegantly toward the ground outside Kaffekroken, a small café in Gamlebyen in Oslo.No: Inne er det varmt.En: Inside, it's warm.No: Luften fylles med duften av nykvernet kaffe, og myke jazztoner siver ut fra høyttalerne.En: The air is filled with the scent of freshly ground coffee, and soft jazz tones seep out from the speakers.No: Sigrid og Leif sitter ved et hjørnebord.En: Sigrid and Leif sit at a corner table.No: Kaffekoppene foran dem damper fortsatt, og vinduene er dekorerte med isroser.En: The coffee cups in front of them still steam, and the windows are decorated with frost flowers.No: Ute går folk forbi, godt innpakket i vinterklær.En: Outside, people pass by, well wrapped in winter clothes.No: "Vi burde skrive dem ned," sier Sigrid, mens hun kaster et alvorlig blikk på Leif.En: "We should write them down," says Sigrid, casting a serious glance at Leif.No: Hun mener, som alltid, at en plan fungerer best når den står på papir.En: She believes, as always, that a plan works best when it is on paper.No: "Jinxer vi ikke hele greia da?En: "Aren't we jinxing the whole thing then?"No: " ler Leif.En: laughs Leif.No: Han lener seg tilbake i stolen med et smil.En: He leans back in the chair with a smile.No: For ham er nyttårsforsett ment å være fleksible, ikke fastspikret på et papir.En: For him, New Year's resolutions are meant to be flexible, not nailed down on paper.No: Sigrid sukker, men ikke uten et glimt av humor.En: Sigrid sighs, but not without a hint of humor.No: "Hvis vi ikke skriver dem ned, vil vi glemme dem.En: "If we don't write them down, we'll forget them.No: Eller enda verre, vi vil la dem forsvinne i hverdagen.En: Or worse, we'll let them disappear into everyday life."No: ""Jeg har en teori," svarer Leif, fortsatt med det lekne glimtet i øyet.En: "I have a theory," answers Leif, still with that playful glint in his eye.No: "Hver gang jeg har skrevet et nyttårsforsett, har jeg klart å ikke holde det!En: "Every time I've written a New Year's resolution, I've managed not to keep it!"No: " Han legger hendene bak hodet, fornøyd med sitt resonnement.En: He puts his hands behind his head, satisfied with his reasoning.No: Sigrid ruller øynene, men lar seg ikke skremme.En: Sigrid rolls her eyes but isn't deterred.No: "Hva om vi skriver dem ned, men gjør det til en lek?En: "What if we write them down, but make it a game?"No: " Hun trekker frem en konvolutt fra vesken.En: She draws a envelope from her purse.No: På den står det skrevet "Åpnes neste nyttårsaften" med store bokstaver.En: On it, it says "To be opened next New Year's Eve" in large letters.No: Leif ser nysgjerrig på konvolutten.En: Leif looks curiously at the envelope.No: "Hva mener du?En: "What do you mean?"No: ""Vi skriver ned forsettene våre, legger dem i denne konvolutten, og så gjemmer vi den til neste år.En: "We write down our resolutions, put them in this envelope, and then hide it until next year.No: Da blir det en overraskelse å se hva vi lovet oss selv," forklarer Sigrid med en tone av eventyrlyst.En: Then it'll be a surprise to see what we promised ourselves," Sigrid explains with an adventurous tone.No: Leif er stille et øyeblikk, og Sigrid lener seg fremover, klar for å høre hva han bestemmer seg for.En: Leif is silent for a moment, and Sigrid leans forward, ready to hear what he decides.No: Det er en balanse mellom struktur og spontanitet som må til.En: It is a balance between structure and spontaneity that is needed.No: "Alright, jeg er med," sier Leif til slutt og tar en penn.En: "Alright, I'm in," says Leif finally, taking a pen.No: "Men bare hvis du lover en ekte overraskelse.En: "But only if you promise a real surprise."No: "Sigrid gliser, lettet og fornøyd.En: Sigrid grins, relieved and pleased.No: De skriver begge med raske bevegelser, latter og små kommentarer om hva de lover å gjøre bedre i det nye året.En: They both write swiftly, laughing and making small comments about what they promise to do better in the new year.No: Notatene puttes i konvolutten, og Leif forsegler den nøye.En: The notes are placed in the envelope, and Leif seals it carefully.No: Mens de reiser seg for å dra, legger Sigrid en hånd på Leifs arm.En: As they get up to leave, Sigrid places a hand on Leif's arm.No: "Kanskje litt struktur ikke er så ille," sier hun.En: "Maybe a little structure isn't so bad," she says.No: "Og kanskje litt spontanitet gjør livet mer spennende," svarer Leif med et glimt i øyet.En: "And maybe a little spontaneity makes life more exciting," replies Leif with a gleam in his eye.No: De forlater kaféen, og vinterkulden hilser dem.En: They leave the café, and the winter cold greets them.No: Inni seg vet de at deres ulikheter i kveld har funnet en fin balanse.En: Inside, they know that their differences have found a fine balance tonight.No: Snøen knirker under skoene deres, og det nye året venter like spennende og uforutsigbart som alltid.En: The snow creaks under their shoes, and the new year awaits as exciting and unpredictable as ever. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snøfnuggelegantly: elegantground: bakkenfilled: fyllesscent: duftenfreshly: nykvernetsteep: siverfrost flowers: isroserwrapped: innpakketglance: blikkjinxing: jinxerleaning: lenernailed: fastspikretdeterred: skremtenvelope: konvoluttresolutions: forsettadventurous: eventyrlystbalance: balansespontaneity: spontanitetsurprise: overraskelserelieved: lettetgleam: glimtexciting: spennendeunpredictable: uforutsigbartsealed: forseglercuriously: nysgjerrigforward: fremovertheory: teoriforget: glemmesighs: sukker

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Tonight's guest is Fred, calling in from Sweden. He's the researcher and writer behind the book Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden. Fred walks us through a series of his experiences scattered across Sweden and Norway, a violent interaction with an invisible force on a bridge in Stockholm, a shadow figure leaning out from behind a tree no person could hide behind, a perfect circle of ground light in Märsta, and the haunting footsteps that circled a cabin in a Norwegian valley that scared Fred before dawn. He also shares stories of the odd little man who appeared during his youth, in the forest, along the roadside, and even in a shop, always looking at him, never speaking.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-366-high-strangeness-in-sweden/Hidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Christmas Magic and New Beginnings in Trondheim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var et vakkert desemberlandskap i Trondheim.En: It was a beautiful December landscape in Trondheim.No: Snøen dalte lett ned fra himmelen og la seg som et mykt teppe over byen.En: The snow gently fell from the sky and settled like a soft blanket over the city.No: Det var en spesiell ro, selv om markedet foran Signe sumte av liv.En: There was a special calmness, even though the market in front of Signe was buzzing with life.No: Hun tok et dypt pust og kjente den kjølige vinterluften fylle lungene hennes.En: She took a deep breath and felt the cool winter air fill her lungs.No: Foran henne strakte det julemarkedet seg ut, fylt av blinkende lys, lukten av gløgg og nystekte smultringer.En: In front of her stretched the Christmas market, filled with twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and freshly baked donuts.No: Signe var der for å finne en gave, noe unikt og inspirerende, men hun følte seg litt utenfor.En: Signe was there to find a gift, something unique and inspiring, but she felt a bit out of place.No: Kari, hennes gode venn, hadde foreslått at hun skulle ta turen hit.En: Kari, her good friend, had suggested that she take the trip here.No: "Det vil gi deg ny inspirasjon," hadde Kari sagt.En: "It will give you new inspiration," Kari had said.No: Men nå sto Signe der, omgitt av fremmede og overveldet av byens travle puls.En: But now Signe stood there, surrounded by strangers and overwhelmed by the city's busy pulse.No: Mens hun ruslet forsiktig gjennom markedet, fanget noe hennes øyne.En: As she strolled carefully through the market, something caught her eye.No: Et lite, koselig trebod hvor ulike håndlagde treskulpturer stod på utstilling.En: A small, cozy wooden booth where various handmade wooden sculptures were on display.No: Hun stanset og studerte de vakre gjenstandene.En: She stopped and studied the beautiful items.No: Det var noe spesielt med dem, en varme som nesten føltes levende.En: There was something special about them, a warmth that almost felt alive.No: "Hei," sa en stemme vennlig ved siden av henne.En: "Hi," said a friendly voice next to her.No: Signe snudde seg og møtte blikket til en mann som smilte bredt.En: Signe turned and met the gaze of a man who smiled broadly.No: "Jeg heter Bjørn," sa han og nikket mot boden.En: "My name is Bjørn," he said, nodding toward the booth.No: "Disse er ganske spesielle.En: "These are quite special."No: "Signe, som vanligvis var reservert, følte en trang til å svare.En: Signe, who was usually reserved, felt a need to respond.No: "Hei, jeg er Signe," sa hun og kjente en vag følelse av trygghet i Bjørns nærvær.En: "Hi, I'm Signe," she said, feeling a vague sense of security in Bjørn's presence.No: "Jeg leter etter en unik gave, noe som kan inspirere.En: "I'm looking for a unique gift, something that can inspire."No: "Bjørn, som hadde vokst opp i Trondheim, elsket julemarkedet.En: Bjørn, who had grown up in Trondheim, loved the Christmas market.No: "Du burde prøve krumkakene," foreslo han.En: "You should try the krumkaker," he suggested.No: "De smaker av ekte jul.En: "They taste of real Christmas."No: "Signe lo lett.En: Signe laughed lightly.No: "Er krumkaker spesielle her?En: "Are krumkaker special here?"No: ""Absolutt!En: "Absolutely!No: De er mer enn bare en søt kake.En: They're more than just a sweet cake.No: De er minner," sa Bjørn, og han fortalte om sin barndom, om moren som laget krumkaker mens snøen falt utenfor.En: They're memories," said Bjørn, as he told of his childhood, about his mother who made krumkaker while the snow fell outside.No: De fortsatte å snakke, om tradisjoner, livene sine, og de viste hverandre små skatter skjulte rundt i de mange bodene.En: They continued to talk, about traditions, their lives, and they showed each other small treasures hidden around the many booths.No: Signe kjente seg plutselig hjemme, som om Trondheim hadde åpnet armene for å ønske henne velkommen.En: Signe suddenly felt at home, as if Trondheim had opened its arms to welcome her.No: Når kvelden kom, og snøen la seg enda tykkere rundt dem, så de opp på den stjerneklare himmelen.En: When evening came, and the snow lay even thicker around them, they looked up at the starry sky.No: "Skal vi kanskje møtes igjen?En: "Shall we perhaps meet again?"No: " spurte Bjørn håpefullt.En: Bjørn asked hopefully.No: "Ja, det hadde vært fint," svarte Signe med et smil som varmet hennes hjerte i den kalde natten.En: "Yes, that would be nice," answered Signe with a smile that warmed her heart in the cold night.No: "Her, ta nummeret mitt.En: "Here, take my number."No: "De skiltes ved bodene, fylt med spenning over hva som skulle komme.En: They parted at the booths, filled with excitement over what was to come.No: Signe kjente at hun hadde funnet noe mer enn bare en gave i Trondheim.En: Signe felt that she had found something more than just a gift in Trondheim.No: Hun hadde funnet en forbindelse, og kanskje starten på noe nytt.En: She had found a connection, and perhaps the start of something new.No: Og for første gang på lenge føltes det som om hun virkelig tilhørte et sted.En: And for the first time in a long time, it felt like she truly belonged somewhere.No: I lydene fra julemessen, blant lysene og luktene, hadde hun funnet en bit av det hun hadde lett etter.En: In the sounds of the Christmas fair, among the lights and scents, she had found a piece of what she had been searching for.No: En liten glimt av tilstedeværelse og et stort håp for det kommende året.En: A small glimpse of presence and a great hope for the coming year. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskapgently: lettsettled: la segblanket: teppecalmness: robuzzing: sumtestrolled: rusletcozy: koseligbooth: boddisplay: utstillingreserved: reservertsecurity: trygghetsuggested: foreslomemories: minneroverwhelmed: overveldetstretched: straktemulled wine: gløggfreshly baked: nystekteinspiring: inspirerendestrangers: fremmedetreasures: skatterpresence: tilstedeværelsehope: håpinspiration: inspirasjonchildhood: barndomtraditions: tradisjonerunique: uniktwinkling: blinkendelungs: lungenestarry: stjerneklare

Let's face it, even “good” macro talk can fall into the trap of treating the economy like a tidy spreadsheet while real lives get crushed in the margins. To help us peer beneath the covers, Steve invited Emma Holten, a Copenhagen-based political economist to talk about her book Deficit: How Feminist Economics Can Change Our World. We often discuss deficits around here, but Emma is looking at a different kind. She reframes deficit as what societies rack up when they systematically undervalue care: the paid and unpaid labor (still disproportionately done by women) that keeps people healthy, capable, and alive.Emma and Steve discuss the way mainstream economics has long treated the home, the body, and the mind as a black box, as if workers spring fully formed from the soil and arrive at the labor market already fed, healed, soothed, socialized, and ready to produce.They talk about measurement and the way the GDP counts a $3,000 ambulance bill as added value instead of predatory extraction. They also look at power and social cohesion. Steve connects Emma's thesis to MMT's real-resources focus and the Job Guarantee as a way to fund socially necessary work that markets underprovide, while also admitting the hard question: even if policy is sound, capital and its political machinery never volunteer to be disarmed.Emma Holten is a feminist activist and gender policy consultant. Since 2018, she has worked with feminist economics. In 2024 she published her first book “DEFICIT - On the value of care” in Danish. It is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian, German, Dutch, and Italian - and forthcoming in 6 other languages. It has won the Politiken Literature Prize, The Library Reader's Prize, The Sara Danius Prize, The Sprout Prize and was shortlisted for the Montana Literature Award.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Holiday Magic on the Cobblestone Streets of Amalfikysten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar og kjølig vintermorgen på Amalfikysten.En: It was a clear and chilly winter morning on the Amalfikysten.No: Den skarpe vinden bar med seg lukten av sjø og sitron, og ga en følelse av at noe magisk var i luften.En: The sharp wind carried the scent of sea and lemon, and gave a feeling that something magical was in the air.No: Sigrid og Arvid spaserte nedover de brosteinsbelagte gatene, omringet av små butikker som var pyntet til jul.En: Sigrid and Arvid strolled down the cobblestone streets, surrounded by small shops decorated for Christmas.No: Trange smug og vingårdstrær i horisonten skapte en uforglemmelig scene.En: Narrow alleys and vineyard trees on the horizon created an unforgettable scene.No: Sigrid var dypt konsentrert.En: Sigrid was deeply focused.No: Hun ønsket å finne de perfekte gavene til sine kjære.En: She wanted to find the perfect gifts for her loved ones.No: "Jeg må ha noe spesielt til mamma," sa hun med et alvorlig uttrykk, mens hun studerte vinduet i en artisantbutikk som var fylt med håndlaget keramikk.En: "I need something special for mom," she said with a serious expression, while studying the window in a craft shop filled with handmade ceramics.No: Arvid, derimot, virket mer opptatt av byens skjønnhet enn kjøpingen.En: Arvid, on the other hand, seemed more occupied with the beauty of the town than shopping.No: "Se på utsikten, Sigrid!En: "Look at the view, Sigrid!No: Kysten er utrolig vakker," ropte han, med armene utstrakte i beundring for de blå bølgene som slo mot klippene.En: The coast is incredibly beautiful," he exclaimed, his arms outstretched in admiration of the blue waves crashing against the cliffs.No: Sigrid sukket.En: Sigrid sighed.No: "Fokus, Arvid.En: "Focus, Arvid.No: Vi har ikke mye tid," sa hun, bekymret for hver sveipende visitt i butikkene.En: We don't have much time," she said, worried about each fleeting visit to the shops.No: Valget var overveldende, og hun følte presset av å finne noe som ville glede alle.En: The choice was overwhelming, and she felt the pressure to find something that would please everyone.No: Men så stoppet Arvid.En: But then Arvid stopped.No: Han holdt opp en liten, fin vevd veske fra en bod.En: He held up a small, finely woven bag from a stall.No: "Hva synes du om denne?En: "What do you think of this?No: Det er høytid og hyggelig," sa han med et smil.En: It's festive and nice," he said with a smile.No: Sigrid nølte, men hun kunne ikke unngå å merke Arvids enkle glede.En: Sigrid hesitated, but she couldn't help but notice Arvid's simple joy.No: Da øyeblikkene fløt forbi, begynte Sigrid å ta til seg Arvids tankegang.En: As the moments passed, Sigrid began to adopt Arvid's mindset.No: Hun innså at det var viktigere å finne noe som ga henne en god følelse, snarere enn å streve etter det perfekte.En: She realized that it was more important to find something that gave her a good feeling, rather than striving for perfection.No: På ettermiddagen, følte Sigrid at tiden løp fra henne.En: In the afternoon, Sigrid felt that time was slipping away from her.No: Hun snudde seg mot Arvid, som så på en gatekunstner male et vakkert vinterlandskap.En: She turned to Arvid, who was watching a street artist paint a beautiful winter landscape.No: Panikken begynte å stige, men hun tok et dypt pust.En: Panic began to rise, but she took a deep breath.No: "Kanskje jeg bare skal velge med hjertet," tenkte hun.En: "Maybe I should just choose with my heart," she thought.No: Sigrid fant en nydelig, håndlaget glassengel til moren sin.En: Sigrid found a beautiful, handmade glass angel for her mother.No: Det føltes riktig.En: It felt right.No: Gradvis plukket hun ut små skatter som ga henne en god følelse: en sjokoladeeske til vennen som elsket søtsaker, og et varmt ullskjerf til søsteren.En: Gradually, she picked out small treasures that gave her a good feeling: a box of chocolates for a friend who loved sweets, and a warm wool scarf for her sister.No: Da solen begynte å synke over horisonten, sto Sigrid og Arvid ved kanten av klippen.En: As the sun began to set over the horizon, Sigrid and Arvid stood at the edge of the cliff.No: Lyset fra solnedgangen farget himmelen rosa og gull.En: The light from the sunset painted the sky pink and gold.No: Sigrid klemte posene tett og så på Arvid, som strålte over deres dag.En: Sigrid clutched the bags tightly and looked at Arvid, who beamed over their day.No: "Du hadde rett," sa Sigrid.En: "You were right," Sigrid said.No: "Noen ganger må man være litt spontan.En: "Sometimes you have to be a little spontaneous."No: " Arvid lo, og de delte et lettet smil.En: Arvid laughed, and they shared a relieved smile.No: De vendte blikket mot havet, tilfredse og glade med gavene, og enda mer med minnene de hadde skapt.En: They turned their gaze to the sea, content and happy with the gifts, and even more with the memories they had created. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligsharp: skarpescent: luktenstrolled: spasertecobblestone: brosteinsbelagtealleys: smugvineyard: vingårdstrærunforgettable: uforglemmeligcraft: artisantceramics: keramikkexclaimed: ropteadmiration: beundringsigh: sukketoverwhelming: overveldendepleasure: gledefinely woven: fin vevdstall: bodhesitated: nølteadopt: ta til segmindset: tankegangstriving: streveslipping away: løp fra hennepanic: panikkendeep breath: dypt pustheart: hjertetreasures: skattercontent: tilfredseclutched: klemtespontaneous: spontanmemories: minnene

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Stories: A Christmas Connection on the Amalfikysten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar vintermorgen på Amalfikysten, og den lille byen var pyntet til jul.En: It was a clear winter morning on the Amalfikysten, and the little town was adorned for Christmas.No: Små markedsboder prydet de trange gatene, fylt med håndlagde skatter og julens delikate dufter.En: Small market stalls decorated the narrow streets, filled with handmade treasures and the delicate scents of the holiday season.No: Havet glitret i det fjerne, mens solen kastet sitt milde lys over landskapet.En: The sea glistened in the distance as the sun cast its gentle light over the landscape.No: Denne vakre scenen var i sterk kontrast til hvordan Lars følte seg inne i seg selv.En: This beautiful scene was in stark contrast to how Lars felt inside.No: Lars, en norsk journalist, hadde reist hit for å finne inspirasjon.En: Lars, a Norwegian journalist, had traveled here to find inspiration.No: Han hadde drømt om å skrive en historie som kunne fange essensen av menneskelig varme i høytiden.En: He had dreamed of writing a story that could capture the essence of human warmth during the holidays.No: Men hittil hadde han møtt en travel turistmengde, og smilet hans føltes mer og mer anstrengt.En: But so far, he had encountered a busy crowd of tourists, and his smile felt more and more strained.No: På den andre siden av markedet stod Solveig bak en bod fylt med hennes håndlagde varer.En: On the other side of the market stood Solveig behind a stall filled with her handmade goods.No: Hun var lokal kunsthåndverker og håpet å tiltrekke seg kunder til sine vakre håndverk.En: She was a local artisan hoping to attract customers to her beautiful crafts.No: Men mange bare gikk forbi uten å legge merke til hennes arbeid.En: But many just walked by without noticing her work.No: Solveig begynte å kjenne på presset av usolgte varer og de truende økonomiske utfordringene det kunne medføre for hennes familie.En: Solveig began to feel the pressure of unsold goods and the looming economic challenges this could pose for her family.No: Det var da Lars la merke til henne.En: That was when Lars noticed her.No: Han ble dratt mot boden hennes av de intrikate mønstrene og de vakre fargene.En: He was drawn to her stall by the intricate patterns and the beautiful colors.No: Uten å tenke seg om, nærmet han seg Solveig.En: Without thinking, he approached Solveig.No: "God jul," sa han med et smil.En: "Merry Christmas," he said with a smile.No: "Det ser ut som du har laget noe virkelig spesielt her.En: "It looks like you've made something really special here."No: "Solveig så opp, noe overrasket over gesten, men bestemte seg for å gi denne fremmede en sjanse.En: Solveig looked up, somewhat surprised by the gesture, but decided to give this stranger a chance.No: "Takk," svarte hun.En: "Thank you," she replied.No: "Hver gjenstand har en historie.En: "Each item has a story."No: "Lars var fascinert.En: Lars was fascinated.No: "Kan du fortelle meg om dem?En: "Can you tell me about them?"No: " spurte han oppriktig.En: he asked sincerely.No: Solveig trakk pusten dypt og begynte å dele historiene bak verktøyene og tradisjonene som hadde gått i arv gjennom generasjonene i hennes familie.En: Solveig took a deep breath and began to share the stories behind the tools and traditions that had been passed down through generations in her family.No: Hun fortalte om hennes bestefar som lærte henne kunsten, om de lange nettene de brukte sammen i å skape noe vakkert.En: She spoke of her grandfather who taught her the art, about the long nights they spent together creating something beautiful.No: Lars lyttet nøye, og han følte seg rørt av hennes dedikasjon og historie.En: Lars listened intently, feeling moved by her dedication and story.No: De samtalte lenge, og Lars følte at han endelig hadde funnet den historien han lette etter.En: They talked for a long time, and Lars felt he had finally found the story he was searching for.No: Solveig på sin side oppdaget at hennes arbeid kunne berøre mennesker, ikke bare gjennom salg, men gjennom de historier det bar med seg.En: Solveig, on her part, discovered that her work could touch people, not just through sales, but through the stories it carried.No: Da Lars vendte tilbake til hotellet, skrev han en dyptgripende artikkel om Solveigs liv, arbeidet hennes og den rike arven bak det hele.En: When Lars returned to the hotel, he wrote a profound article about Solveig's life, her work, and the rich heritage behind it all.No: Artikkelen gjorde inntrykk på folk, og snart fikk Solveigs bod mer oppmerksomhet.En: The article made an impression on people, and soon Solveig's stall received more attention.No: Flere turister kom for å oppleve håndverket og høre om historiene hennes.En: More tourists came to experience her craft and hear her stories.No: Før de skiltes, byttet Lars og Solveig kontaktinformasjon, begge takknemlige for det nye vennskapet som hadde oppstått under de festlige lysene langs Amalfikysten.En: Before they parted, Lars and Solveig exchanged contact information, both grateful for the new friendship that had blossomed under the festive lights along the Amalfikysten.No: Lars dro tilbake til Norge med inspirasjon og en fornyet tro på koblingene mellom mennesker.En: Lars returned to Norge with inspiration and a renewed belief in the connections between people.No: Og Solveig, hun opplevde en ny bølge av selvtillit, klar over at hennes historier kunne lyse like sterkt som julestjernene over Amalfikysten.En: And Solveig, she experienced a new wave of confidence, aware that her stories could shine as brightly as the Christmas stars over the Amalfikysten. Vocabulary Words:adorned: pyntetstalls: markedsboderdelicate: delikateglistened: glitretcast: kastetgentle: mildestark: sterkessence: essensenstrained: anstrengtartisan: kunsthåndverkerlooming: truendeintricate: intrikategesture: gestenchance: sjansesincerely: oppriktigdedication: dedikasjonprofound: dyptgripendeimpression: inntrykkblossomed: oppståttrenewed: fornyetconfidence: selvtillittreasures: skattercontrast: kontrasttraditions: tradisjoneneheritage: arvexperience: oppleveintently: nøyefascinated: fascinertencountered: møttconnections: koblingene

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Soaring to Success: Lars' Winter Triumph at Holmenkollen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en iskald desemberdag i Oslo.En: It was an icy cold December day in Oslo.No: Holmenkollen stod stolt mot den snødekte himmelen.En: Holmenkollen stood proudly against the snow-covered sky.No: Folk var samlet i varme klær, lange skjerf og tykke luer, ivrige etter å se de modige skihopperne.En: People gathered in warm clothes, long scarves, and thick hats, eager to watch the brave ski jumpers.No: Blant dem var Lars, en ung, ambisiøs skihopper.En: Among them was Lars, a young, ambitious ski jumper.No: I dag var dagen han hadde ventet på.En: Today was the day he had been waiting for.No: Den store konkurransen var i gang, og han måtte prestere.En: The big competition was on, and he had to perform.No: Lars sto ved siden av sin gode venn, Signe.En: Lars stood next to his good friend, Signe.No: Hun så spent ut, men også litt nervøs.En: She looked excited, but also a little nervous.No: "Du klarer dette, Lars," sa hun og smilte oppmuntrende.En: "You can do this, Lars," she said with an encouraging smile.No: Hun hadde et kamera i hånden, klar til å dokumentere hvert eneste øyeblikk.En: She had a camera in her hand, ready to document every single moment.No: Ved siden av dem sto Henrik, en erfaren skihopper.En: Next to them stood Henrik, an experienced ski jumper.No: Han var Lars' mentor.En: He was Lars' mentor.No: "Været er ikke perfekt, men du har muligheten nå," sa Henrik.En: "The weather isn't perfect, but you have the opportunity now," said Henrik.No: "Husk å ha ro i hodet.En: "Remember to keep calm in your mind."No: "Vinden blåste over bakken, og snøfnuggene danset i luften.En: The wind blew across the slope, and snowflakes danced in the air.No: Lars kjente hjertet banke raskt i brystet.En: Lars felt his heart beating rapidly in his chest.No: "Hva om jeg mislykkes?En: "What if I fail?"No: " tenkte han.En: he thought.No: Men innerst inne visste han at han måtte forsøke.En: But deep down, he knew he had to try.No: Hans far, en pensjonert skihopper, var der også.En: His father, a retired ski jumper, was there too.No: Han fulgte nøye med fra sidelinjen, og Lars ønsket så inderlig å imponere ham.En: He watched closely from the sidelines, and Lars so desperately wanted to impress him.No: Da det ble Lars' tur, tok han et dypt pust.En: When it was Lars' turn, he took a deep breath.No: Han gikk gjennom de kjente bevegelsene i hodet.En: He went through the familiar movements in his mind.No: Vinden ulte, men han bestemte seg.En: The wind howled, but he made his decision.No: Han ville hoppe.En: He would jump.No: Han satte fart fra toppen, vinden slo ham imot, men han holdt fokus.En: He sped down from the top, the wind hit him, but he stayed focused.No: Hoppet var perfekt.En: The jump was perfect.No: Han fløy gjennom luften med styrke og stil, lengre enn han noen gang hadde fløyet før.En: He flew through the air with strength and style, further than he had ever flown before.No: Tilskuernes heiarop fylte luften da han landet trygt på snøen.En: The cheers of the spectators filled the air as he landed safely on the snow.No: En ny personlig rekord!En: A new personal record!No: Lars gliste fra øre til øre.En: Lars grinned from ear to ear.No: Signe hoppet av glede, og Henrik ga ham en anerkjennende klapp på ryggen.En: Signe jumped with joy, and Henrik gave him an approving pat on the back.No: Da kom faren bort.En: Then his father came over.No: Han så på Lars med et alvorlig blikk, deretter nikket han.En: He looked at Lars with a serious expression, then nodded.No: "Godt gjort," sa han enkelt.En: "Well done," he said simply.No: Disse ordene betydde alt for Lars.En: Those words meant everything to Lars.No: Men det var mer enn bare hans fars godkjennelse.En: But it was more than just his father's approval.No: Lars følte en ny selvtillit, en forståelse av at han hadde verdi uansett.En: Lars felt a new confidence, an understanding that he had worth no matter what.No: Holmenkollen lå badet i vinterlyset, og et snøteppe dekket bakken som et julekortbilde.En: Holmenkollen was bathed in winter light, and a blanket of snow covered the ground like a Christmas card picture.No: Det var jul, en tid for mirakler og nye begynnelser.En: It was Christmas, a time for miracles and new beginnings.No: For Lars var dette både slutten og starten på noe enda større.En: For Lars, this was both the end and the start of something even greater.No: Han hadde overvunnet seg selv – og i dette øyeblikket, var det nok.En: He had overcome himself—and in this moment, that was enough. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldambitious: ambisiøsencouraging: oppmuntrendementor: mentoropportunity: mulighetencalm: rochest: brystetfail: mislykkesretired: pensjonertsidelines: sidelinjenimpress: imponeredecision: besluttespectators: tilskuererecord: rekordapproving: anerkjennendeserious: alvorligconfidence: selvtillitunderstanding: forståelseworth: verdiblanket: snøteppemiracles: miraklerbeginnings: begynnelserovercome: overvunnetproudly: stoltnervous: nervøsdocument: dokumenteredecember: desemberslope: bakkenbreath: pusthowled: ulte

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Nordic Thrills: Mystery and Magic at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Nordlyset danset over himmelen, kastet et magisk skjær over Ice Hotel i Norge.En: The nordlyset danced across the sky, casting a magical glow over the Ice Hotel in Norge.No: Hotellet var et mesterverk av is og snø, perfekt til vinterens festligheter.En: The hotel was a masterpiece of ice and snow, perfect for winter festivities.No: Denne julen var spesiell, med gjester fra hele verden.En: This Christmas was special, with guests from all over the world.No: Men et mystisk tyveri truet med å kaste skygger over den glitrende glede.En: But a mysterious theft threatened to cast shadows over the sparkling joy.No: Åsmund, en lidenskapelig amatørdetektiv, kom til Ice Hotel i håp om å nyte et uforglemmelig vintereventyr.En: Åsmund, a passionate amateur detective, arrived at the Ice Hotel hoping to enjoy an unforgettable winter adventure.No: Men istedenfor snøskulpturer og varm gløgg, fant han seg plutselig midt i et mysterium.En: But instead of snow sculptures and warm mulled wine, he suddenly found himself in the middle of a mystery.No: Kjersti, hotellets stressede sjef, henvendte seg til ham en kald desembermorgen.En: Kjersti, the hotel's stressed manager, approached him on a cold December morning.No: "Åsmund, et uvurderlig artefakt er forsvunnet fra utstillingen!En: "Åsmund, an invaluable artifact has disappeared from the exhibition!"No: " sa hun, stemmen full av fortvilelse.En: she said, her voice full of despair.No: En gammel vikingøks, en del av hotellets historiske samling, var borte.En: An old Viking axe, part of the hotel's historical collection, was gone.No: "Vi må finne øksen," fortsatte Kjersti.En: "We have to find the axe," Kjersti continued.No: "Skandalen kunne ødelegge hotellets rykte.En: "The scandal could ruin the hotel's reputation."No: "Åsmund elsker en utfordring.En: Åsmund loves a challenge.No: Med et glimt i øyet, svarte han: "La meg hjelpe.En: With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, "Let me help."No: "De startet etterforskningen med å avhøre gjester og ansatte.En: They began the investigation by questioning guests and staff.No: En av gjestene, Leif, en historieprofessor med brennende interesse for norrøne gjenstander, vakte Åsmunds nysgjerrighet.En: One of the guests, Leif, a history professor with a burning interest in Norse artifacts, piqued Åsmund's curiosity.No: "Leif, hva vet du om øksen?En: "Leif, what do you know about the axe?"No: " spurte Åsmund under et intervju i hotellets varme peisestue.En: Åsmund asked during an interview in the hotel's warm fireplace lounge.No: "Oh, den øksen er fascinerende," svarte Leif, øynene glitrende av entusiasme.En: "Oh, the axe is fascinating," Leif replied, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.No: "Jeg skulle gjerne studert den nærmere.En: "I would love to study it more closely."No: "Mistanken vokste hos Åsmund.En: Suspicion grew in Åsmund.No: Kunne Leif ha tatt artefaktet?En: Could Leif have taken the artifact?No: Hvorfor?En: Why?No: For å studere det eller av andre grunner?En: To study it or for other reasons?No: Åsmund samlet de involverte i hotellets hovedsal, dekorert med krystaller av is som reflekterte lyset i alle regnbuens farger.En: Åsmund gathered everyone involved in the hotel's main hall, decorated with ice crystals that reflected light in all the colors of the rainbow.No: Det var et dramatisk øyeblikk da han førte sine funn.En: It was a dramatic moment as he presented his findings.No: "Jeg tror jeg vet hvor øksen er," begynte Åsmund, og en nervøs stillhet fulgte.En: "I think I know where the axe is," Åsmund began, and a nervous silence followed.No: "Den er gjemt i en isblokk, en del av en ny is skulptur.En: "It's hidden in an ice block, part of a new ice sculpture."No: "En av iskulpturene, en majestetisk drage med oppsiktsvekkende detaljer, hadde aldri blitt ferdig.En: One of the ice sculptures, a majestic dragon with striking details, had never been finished.No: Ved nærmere ettersyn avslørte den vridde isen en vakker gammel øks fanget i hjertet.En: Upon closer inspection, the twisted ice revealed a beautiful old axe trapped in its heart.No: Leif så skyldig ut, men det var ingen ondskap i hans handling.En: Leif looked guilty, but there was no malice in his actions.No: Han hadde lånt øksen, ikke for å holde, men for å avdekke mer av dens historie – uheldigvis raskt skjult i is før den kunne bli tilbakelevert.En: He had borrowed the axe, not to keep, but to uncover more of its history—unfortunately quickly hidden in ice before it could be returned.No: Kjersti pustet lettet ut da øksen kom til rette.En: Kjersti breathed a sigh of relief when the axe was found.No: "Du gjorde det, Åsmund!En: "You did it, Åsmund!"No: " utbrøt hun.En: she exclaimed.No: Reputasjonen til hotellet var trygg.En: The hotel's reputation was safe.No: Leif fikk en reprimande, men også en takksigelse for ny innsikt om øksen.En: Leif received a reprimand but also a thank you for new insights about the axe.No: Historien var ikke bare en om et mistet artefakt, men om samarbeidet og de sammenbundne lidenskapene.En: The story was not only about a lost artifact but about cooperation and shared passions.No: Med saken løst, skjønte Åsmund at han ikke bare hadde funnet en stjålet øks, men også sin egen tillit og nye venner.En: With the case solved, Åsmund realized that he had not only found a stolen axe but also his own confidence and new friends.No: Under det dansende nordlyset var han ikke lengre en enkel turist, men en pålitelig detektiv, klar for sitt neste eventyr.En: Under the dancing nordlyset, he was no longer just a simple tourist, but a reliable detective ready for his next adventure. Vocabulary Words:danced: dansetcasting: kastetglow: skjærmasterpiece: mesterverkcrafted: skaptfestivities: festlighetertheft: tyverimysterious: mystiskshadows: skyggerpassionate: lidenskapeligamateur: amatørunforgettable: uforglemmeligartifacts: gjenstandersuspicion: mistankenquestioning: avhøreexhibition: utstillingcuriosity: nysgjerrighetinterview: intervjugleaming: glitrendeenthusiasm: entusiasmerevealed: avslørtestriking: oppsiktsvekkendeinspection: ettersyntwisted: vriddeguilty: skyldigmalice: ondskapreprimand: reprimandeinvestigation: etterforskningenshared: sammenbundneconfidence: tillit

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From all of us at Cloud Realities, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Back in our December 2022 Christmas special, we explored the far reaches of reality, asking whether we live in a simulation and if that even matters. Now, we return to that question with fresh perspectives and new challenges…In this last Cloud Realities podcast of 2025, Dave, Esmee and Rob return to the simulation with Anders Indset, philosopher, author, and long-time friend of the show, revisiting a question that's been quietly running underneath everything we've discussed since 2022: If reality itself is information and what does that mean for being human? TLDR:00:58 – It's Christmas!08:32 – Major announcement and reflections on the Cloud Realities podcast journey15:32 – Celebrating three big wins: B2B Marketing Awards (Best Content, Best Customer Retention) and The Drum (Best Creative Audio)22:55 – Is there a next thing?23:30 – Welcoming Anders Indset, who shares his vision for practical philosophy and the future of human/AI co-evolution32:02 – Exploring the Quantum Economy and the Singularity Paradox58:10 – Deep dive into the Simulation Hypothesis, revisiting the 2022 discussion and Rob is again confused...01:27:45 – Anders enjoying Christmas in the Norwegian wilderness01:29:40 – Edit pointGuestAnders Indset: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ or andersindset.comAdditional information: thequantumeconomy.com and tomorrowmensch.comHostsDave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Gluhwein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Snowmananahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionDr Mike van Der Buabbles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Jingle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Snow:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Under the Arctic Glow: Love Found in the Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Den iskalde vinden blåste i ansiktet til Lars da han tråkket gjennom den knasende snøen.En: The icy wind blew against Lars' face as he trudged through the crunchy snow.No: Fjordene rundt ham var dekket av et tynt lag med snø, som glitret under den klare, svarte vinternatten.En: The fjords around him were covered with a thin layer of snow, which sparkled under the clear, black winter night.No: Over himmelen svevde et løfte, noe magisk som hadde trukket et lite knippe venner, inkludert Lars, Ingrid og Sofia, til denne frosne delen av Norge.En: Above the sky hovered a promise, something magical that had drawn a small group of friends, including Lars, Ingrid, and Sofia, to this frozen part of Norway.No: Det var jul, og små lys blinket i det fjerne, fra landsbyene gjemt mellom fjordene.En: It was Christmas, and small lights twinkled in the distance from the villages hidden between the fjords.No: Men langt mer lovende enn julelysene var de nordlysene som skulle komme.En: But far more promising than the Christmas lights were the northern lights that were to come.No: Lars hadde alltid følt en sterk dragning mot naturens vidunder, og denne gangen ønsket han å oppleve det sammen med Ingrid.En: Lars had always felt a strong pull towards nature's wonder, and this time he wanted to experience it with Ingrid.No: Ingrid gikk ved siden av ham, med Sofia like bak.En: Ingrid walked beside him, with Sofia just behind.No: De snakket om den kommende stunden, da Aurora kunne male himmelen med sine fantastiske farger.En: They talked about the upcoming moment when the Aurora could paint the sky with its fantastic colors.No: Lars kjente en følelse av rastløshet.En: Lars felt a sense of restlessness.No: Det var ikke bare spenningen over å se nordlysene.En: It wasn't just the excitement of seeing the northern lights.No: Det var Ingrid.En: It was Ingrid.No: Han hadde kjent henne i noen år nå, og følelsene hans for henne hadde vokst.En: He had known her for a few years now, and his feelings for her had grown.No: Men han, en introvert, hadde aldri klart å si noe.En: But he, an introvert, had never managed to say anything.No: Lars stoppet og tok et dypt pust.En: Lars stopped and took a deep breath.No: "Ingrid?En: "Ingrid?"No: " spurte han, usikker på hvor stemmen hans kom fra.En: he asked, unsure of where his voice came from.No: Hun snudde hodet og så på ham med et varmt smil som fikk hjertet hans til å gjøre et lite hopp.En: She turned her head and looked at him with a warm smile that made his heart do a little jump.No: "Ja, Lars?En: "Yes, Lars?"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: "Ville du bli med meg til et mer avsidesliggende sted?En: "Would you come with me to a more secluded place?No: Jeg vet om et sted der utsikten er fantastisk," sa han, hånden hans pekte mot en liten høyde ikke langt unna.En: I know of a spot where the view is fantastic," he said, his hand pointing toward a small hill not far away.No: Ingrid nikket, og sammen begynte de å gå.En: Ingrid nodded, and together they began to walk.No: Sofia vinket dem avgårde med et ertende glimt i øyet, som om hun visste noe de ikke gjorde.En: Sofia waved them off with a teasing glint in her eye, as if she knew something they didn't.No: De nådde snart den lille høyden, og der, ovenfor de glitrende vannene i fjorden, tok Lars og Ingrid plass.En: They soon reached the small hill, and there, above the sparkling waters of the fjord, Lars and Ingrid took their place.No: Vinden hadde stilnet, og alt var stille bortsett fra de myke lydene av natten.En: The wind had calmed, and everything was silent except for the soft sounds of the night.No: Så plutselig, som om noen hadde trykket på en usynlig knapp, begynte den mørke himmelen å gløde.En: Then suddenly, as if someone had pressed an invisible button, the dark sky began to glow.No: Grønne, blå og lilla lys danset over dem, et praktfullt skue som tok pusten fra dem begge.En: Green, blue, and purple lights danced above them, a magnificent spectacle that took their breath away.No: Lars kjente motet vokse i seg.En: Lars felt the courage growing within him.No: "Ingrid," sa han, stemmen nå sterkere, "jeg er så glad for at du er her nå.En: "Ingrid," he said, his voice now stronger, "I am so glad you are here now.No: Jeg har følt noe for deg en stund.En: I have felt something for you for a while."No: "Ingrid snudde seg mot ham, øynene hennes fanget opp nordlyset.En: Ingrid turned to him, her eyes catching the northern lights.No: "Jeg også, Lars.En: "I have too, Lars.No: Dette er magisk.En: This is magical."No: "De smilte til hverandre, og i denne øyeblikket av skinnende lys føltes det som om verden hadde stanset.En: They smiled at each other, and in this moment of shimmering light, it felt as if the world had stopped.No: Nordlyset fortsatte sitt fortryllende dans, mens de satt der, følte seg knyttet til både naturen og hverandre.En: The northern lights continued their enchanting dance, while they sat there, feeling connected to both nature and each other.No: Etter hvert ble natten roligere igjen.En: Eventually, the night became calmer again.No: Men inni Lars hadde noe endret seg.En: But within Lars, something had changed.No: Frykten for å uttrykke følelsene sine hadde blitt overvunnet, og han hadde våget å ta en risiko som hadde brakt ham og Ingrid nærmere.En: The fear of expressing his feelings had been overcome, and he had dared to take a risk that had brought him and Ingrid closer.No: Under det strålende spillet i den arktiske natten, hadde de funnet noe ekte.En: Under the brilliant display of the Arctic night, they had found something real.No: Så, med hjertene fylt av lys og varme, gikk Lars og Ingrid tilbake til deres venners selskap, vel vitende om at dette var starten på noe nytt og vakkert.En: So, with their hearts filled with light and warmth, Lars and Ingrid returned to the company of their friends, well aware that this was the start of something new and beautiful. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldetrudged: tråkketcrunchy: knasendesparkled: glitrethovered: svevdepromise: løftehidden: gjemtpull: dragningnature's wonder: naturens vidunderupcoming: kommenderestlessness: rastløshetintrovert: introvertmanaged: klartsecluded: avsideliggendeteasing glint: ertende glimtcalmed: stilnetmagnificent: praktfulltspectacle: skuecourage: motetshimmering: skinnendeenchanted: fortryllendeovercome: overvunnetrisk: risikobrilliant: strålendecalmer: roligerewarmth: varmecompany: selskapaware: vitendefrozen: frosneaurora: Aurora

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Aurora: A Wintry Quest for the Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Tromsø var kledd i hvitt.En: Tromsø was dressed in white.No: Snøen dekket gatene som et mykt teppe, og en kald vind blåste gjennom byens smale gater.En: The snow covered the streets like a soft blanket, and a cold wind blew through the city's narrow streets.No: Det var rett før jul, og luften var fylt med duften av pepperkaker og varm gløgg som strømmet fra de koselige kafeene.En: It was just before Christmas, and the air was filled with the scent of gingerbread and hot mulled wine wafting from the cozy cafes.No: Ingrid, en ivrig astronom, var i Tromsø for sin store lidenskap: nordlyset.En: Ingrid, an eager astronomer, was in Tromsø for her great passion: the northern lights.No: Hun hadde en viktig oppgave foran seg, en forskningsprosjekt som trengte bilder av det dansende lyset på himmelen.En: She had an important task ahead, a research project that needed pictures of the dancing lights in the sky.No: Hun hadde fått med seg Lars, en venn og fotograf, som ikke var like overbevist om denne arktiske reisen.En: She had brought along Lars, a friend and photographer, who was not as convinced about this arctic journey.No: "Været er ustabilt," bemerket Lars skeptisk da de gikk langs havnen.En: "The weather is unstable," remarked Lars skeptically as they walked along the harbor.No: "Snøstormen kan skjule alt."En: "The snowstorm can hide everything."No: Ingrid smilte, hennes entusiasme ubegrenset.En: Ingrid smiled, her enthusiasm limitless.No: "Vi må være tålmodige, Lars. Været endrer seg raskt her oppe. Vi kommer til å se det."En: "We have to be patient, Lars. The weather changes quickly up here. We will see it."No: Selv om Lars tvilte, bestemte han seg for å bli.En: Even though Lars doubted, he decided to stay.No: Han så på den stjerneklare himmelen, delvis skjult av tunge snøskyer.En: He looked at the starry sky, partially hidden by heavy snow clouds.No: De satte opp et lite telt på en ås med utsikt over byen, varmt pakket inn i tykke klær og med kameraet klart.En: They set up a small tent on a hill overlooking the city, warmly wrapped in thick clothes and with the camera ready.No: Kvelden nærmet seg, og snøstormen kom.En: The evening approached, and the snowstorm came.No: Vindkastene var sterke, og snøen skapte en ugjennomtrengelig vegg.En: The gusts of wind were strong, and the snow created an impenetrable wall.No: Lars begynte å bli utålmodig og ville pakke sammen.En: Lars began to grow impatient and wanted to pack up.No: "Vi gir oss ikke nå. Hav tålmodighet," sa Ingrid bestemt og ga ham en varm kopp kakao.En: "We're not giving up now. Have patience," said Ingrid firmly, handing him a warm cup of cocoa.No: Tiden gikk sakte, men plutselig, like raskt som stormen kom, begynte skyene å lette.En: Time passed slowly, but suddenly, just as quickly as the storm had come, the clouds began to clear.No: Ingrid gispet, og Lars hevet brynene.En: Ingrid gasped, and Lars raised his eyebrows.No: Mot nord beveget de første strålene av aurora borealis seg over himmelen.En: To the north, the first rays of the aurora borealis moved across the sky.No: Grønt, lilla og rosa lys bølget over stjernene, som et magisk slør.En: Green, purple, and pink lights waved over the stars, like a magical veil.No: "Se, Lars!" Ingrid pekte opp, nesten glemt av kulden hun følte.En: "Look, Lars!" Ingrid pointed up, almost forgetting the cold she felt.No: Lars lente seg fremover, fengslet av synet.En: Lars leaned forward, captivated by the sight.No: Han hevet kameraet og begynte å ta bilder, trollbundet av det nye spektakelet foran ham.En: He raised the camera and began taking photos, enthralled by the new spectacle before him.No: Ingrid og Lars sto sammen, kameraet fanget det blendende nordlyset.En: Ingrid and Lars stood together, the camera capturing the dazzling northern lights.No: For hver eksponering ble sceneriet enda mer fantastisk enn det forrige.En: With each exposure, the scenery became even more fantastic than the last.No: Lars følte en uventet kribling av spenning.En: Lars felt an unexpected tingling of excitement.No: Han skjønte at han ble mer enn en fotograf; han var vitne til noe unikt og naturlig.En: He realized that he was more than a photographer; he was witnessing something unique and natural.No: Da lysene endelig falmet, smilte Lars til Ingrid, full av takknemlighet.En: When the lights finally faded, Lars smiled at Ingrid, full of gratitude.No: "Du hadde rett. Det var verdt det," sa han stille.En: "You were right. It was worth it," he said quietly.No: De dro tilbake til byen, arm i arm, begge med følelsen av en delt og dyrebar opplevelse.En: They returned to the city, arm in arm, both with the feeling of a shared and treasured experience.No: Ingrid hadde sin forskning, og Lars hadde sine bilder – og en ny forståelse og respekt for naturens uforutsigbare skjønnhet.En: Ingrid had her research, and Lars had his photos — and a new understanding and respect for nature's unpredictable beauty.No: I Tromsø, blant desemberkulden, hadde de funnet mer enn lyset; de hadde funnet et vennskap styrket av en felles drøm.En: In Tromsø, amidst the December cold, they had found more than the lights; they had found a friendship strengthened by a common dream. 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//The Wire//2300Z December 24, 2025////FESTIVE////BLUF: UNIDENTIFIED AIRCRAFT PILOTED BY MAN IN RED SUIT SPOTTED DEPARTING NORTH POLE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-North Pole: Yesterday afternoon Santa's elves were carrying out final preparations for the yearly trip around the world. This year, a slight delay was noted by the Northern Observatory for Elvish Labor due to some of the flight plan paperwork and airspace clearance permits arriving a bit later than expected. Once the various paperwork was filed, the Supervisory Administrator for Nighttime Transportation Activities confirmed that Santa was able to complete final preparations for delivery this afternoon.Greenland: Earlier this evening, a US Air Force RADAR site detected an object departing the North Pole. As the object flew over the Norwegian territory of Svalbard, observers saw a bright red light shining from the object, marking it's position in the night sky.Alaska: Some time later, the United States Air Force Center for Logistical Analysis of Unknown Sky Events scrambled F-16 fighter aircraft to visually confirm the presence of Mr. Clause, however the pilots were unable to keep up with Santa as he was flying much too fast for normal aircraft. At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the director of the Joint Organization for Leading Logistics, Yearly stated that he had never before seen anything fly so fast, and that Santa's sleigh must have been upgraded earlier this year.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Santa Claus is indeed coming to town. For those who want to track Santa in real time NORAD has their yearly tracker to help find out where Santa is flying right now, which can be found at www.noradsanta.org.As a reminder, it is recommended that all children go to bed a bit early tonight, as local zoning regulations mean that Santa cannot deliver presents while everyone is still awake. St. Nicholas' power does work globally, however it is helpful to make his job a little easier when possible as he has a lot of homes to visit!As such, may everyone have a Merry Christmas, and to all a good night!Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2undergroundDisclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report.//END REPORT//

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Ancient Ruins, Frozen Secrets: A Journey of Courage and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vinden hylte gjennom de eldgamle ruinene mens snøfnugg dalte ned over dem.En: The wind howled through the ancient ruins as snowflakes descended upon them.No: Signe og Leif sto foran ruinene, skjulte skatter fra en tapt tid.En: Signe and Leif stood before the ruins, hidden treasures from a lost time.No: Bølgene av vinterkulde slo mot dem, men det kunne ikke avskrekke deres mål.En: Waves of winter cold struck against them, but it could not deter their goal.No: Signe, innpakket i en tykk jakke, stirret på ruinene med et fast blikk.En: Signe, wrapped in a thick jacket, stared at the ruins with a determined gaze.No: Hennes far, den store historikeren, hadde alltid ment at disse ruinene bar på hemmelighetene til et fortapt rike.En: Her father, the great historian, had always believed these ruins held the secrets of a lost kingdom.No: Hun ønsket mer enn noe annet å bevise hans teorier.En: She wanted more than anything to prove his theories.No: Ved siden av henne sto Leif, en arkeolog med lang erfaring.En: Beside her stood Leif, an archaeologist with long experience.No: Han ønsket å avdekke noe betydningsfullt, en oppdagelse som kunne sikre hans arv i akademia.En: He wished to uncover something significant, a discovery that could secure his legacy in academia.No: Da de begynte å klatre ned i ruinene, merket Signe den første bølgen av svimmelhet.En: As they began to climb down into the ruins, Signe noticed the first wave of dizziness.No: Luften var isende kald, og hjertet hennes banket raskere.En: The air was icy cold, and her heart beat faster.No: I hodet slo tanken: "Dette kan jeg ikke la stoppe meg.En: The thought struck her: "I can't let this stop me."No: " Med stor vilje presset hun seg selv videre.En: With great will, she pushed herself further.No: Leif la merke til hennes bleke ansikt.En: Leif noticed her pale face.No: Han visste at det å ignorere en slik sykdom var farlig.En: He knew that ignoring such a condition was dangerous.No: “Signe, kanskje vi burde dra tilbake,” foreslo han forsiktig.En: “Signe, maybe we should go back," he suggested gently.No: Men Signe ristet på hodet, fokusert på å hedre sin fars arbeid.En: But Signe shook her head, focused on honoring her father's work.No: Mens de gravde dypt i snøen og ruinene, begynte en voldsom snøstorm å nærme seg.En: As they dug deep into the snow and the ruins, a fierce snowstorm began to approach.No: Tid var knapp, men Signe kjempet tappert videre.En: Time was short, but Signe bravely continued.No: Leif kjente ærefrykt for hennes mot, men også bekymring for hva som kunne skje.En: Leif felt awe for her courage, but also concern for what might happen.No: Plutselig falt Signe om, rett ved siden av en utskåret stein som lignet en viktig gjenstand i hennes far sine skisser.En: Suddenly, Signe collapsed, right next to a carved stone that resembled an important object in her father's sketches.No: Leif kikket på gjenstanden med lystne øyne, og valget slet i hans hjerte: Skulle han ta tak i denne muligheten til å gjøre sitt navn kjent, eller redde Signe fra den farlige situasjonen?En: Leif looked at the object with eager eyes, and the choice tore at his heart: Should he seize this opportunity to make his name known, or save Signe from the dangerous situation?No: Han pustet dypt, tok et beslutningens øyeblikk, og lente seg ned ved siden av Signe.En: He took a deep breath, made a decision, and leaned down beside Signe.No: “Vi drar herfra nå,” sa han bestemt, mens han forsiktig hjalp henne på bena.En: “We are leaving now,” he said firmly, as he gently helped her to her feet.No: De to kom seg ut av ruinene akkurat i tide før stormen omsluttet dalen.En: The two made it out of the ruins just in time before the storm enveloped the valley.No: Mens de søkte ly i en hule i nærheten, skjønte Signe at noen ting var viktigere enn personlige oppdagelser – livet og forbindelser.En: As they sought shelter in a nearby cave, Signe realized that some things were more important than personal discoveries—life and connections.No: Og Leif forstod at menneskelige relasjoner bar egenverdi, mer enn nok til å veie opp for tapt forskningspotensial.En: And Leif understood that human relationships had intrinsic value, more than enough to outweigh lost research potential.No: Når stormen endelig stilnet, visste de begge at ruinene ville være der når de var klare til å returnere, men for nå hadde de funnet noe langt mer verdifullt.En: When the storm finally calmed, they both knew the ruins would be there when they were ready to return, but for now, they had found something far more valuable. Vocabulary Words:howled: hylteruins: ruinenesnowflakes: snøfnuggdescended: dalte nedtreasures: skatterdeter: avskrekkejacket: jakkedetermined: fastgaze: blikkhistorian: historikerentheories: teorierarchaeologist: arkeologdizzy: svimmelheticy: isendeignore: ignoreregently: forsiktigawe: ærefryktconcern: bekymringcarved: utskåretresembled: ligneteager: lystneopportunity: mulighetenbreath: pustetshelter: lysought: søkteintrinsic: egnevalue: verdioutweigh: veie opppotential: potensialstorm calmed: stormen stilnet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Christmas Eve Journey: Bound by Love and Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vinden ulte mellom de gamle steinruinene.En: The wind howled between the old stone ruins.No: Det var julaften, men kulden fikk det til å føles som midvinter.En: It was Christmas Eve, but the cold made it feel like midwinter.No: Elgspor krysset den snødekte stien, mens grantrærne i den tette skogen sto stille som vaktholdere.En: Elgspor crossed the snow-covered path, while the pine trees in the dense forest stood still like sentinels.No: Sindre trakk pusten dypt, han kunne føle vekten av ansvaret på skuldrene.En: Sindre took a deep breath, he could feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.No: Sindre, Elin og Kari hadde gått langt for å komme hit.En: Sindre, Elin, and Kari had traveled far to get here.No: Det hadde vært deres fars siste ønske å få asken sin spredt ved disse eldgamle ruinene.En: It had been their father's last wish to have his ashes spread at these ancient ruins.No: Det var en familietradisjon, men vei dit var ikke lett.En: It was a family tradition, but the path there was not easy.No: Snøstormen truet i horisonten, og de måtte skynde seg.En: The snowstorm threatened on the horizon, and they had to hurry.No: Elin, Sindres yngre søster, trakk skjerfet sitt tettere rundt halsen.En: Elin, Sindre's younger sister, pulled her scarf tighter around her neck.No: Hun kjente en forbindelse til stedet, til historien.En: She felt a connection to the place, to the history.No: "Ruiner er vakre," sa hun stille.En: "Ruins are beautiful," she said quietly.No: Kari, deres skeptiske fetter, sukket.En: Kari, their skeptical cousin, sighed.No: "Hva er det med disse gamle steinene som er så viktig?En: "What's so important about these old stones?"No: ""Far brydde seg.En: "Father cared.No: Det er viktig for oss alle," svarte Sindre, mens han så utover den hvite, endeløse skogen.En: It's important for all of us," replied Sindre, as he looked out over the white, endless forest.No: Han visste at dette var mer enn bare en forpliktelse.En: He knew this was more than just an obligation.No: Det var et øyeblikk å samle familien, et øyeblikk til å minnes.En: It was a moment to gather the family, a moment to remember.No: Nær ruinene begynte snøen å falle kraftigere.En: Near the ruins, the snow began to fall harder.No: Sindre stanset.En: Sindre stopped.No: Han snudde seg mot Elin og Kari.En: He turned to Elin and Kari.No: "Vi må fortsette," sa han med overbevisning.En: "We have to continue," he said with conviction.No: De andre to nikket motvillig, men fulgte ham videre.En: The other two nodded reluctantly but followed him further.No: De nådde ruinene akkurat da snøstormen var på sitt verste.En: They reached the ruins just as the snowstorm was at its worst.No: Steinene sto som silhuetter mot den snøtunge himmelen.En: The stones stood as silhouettes against the snow-laden sky.No: Med frosne hender åpnet Sindre urnen og begynte å tale.En: With frozen hands, Sindre opened the urn and began to speak.No: "Far elsket oss.En: "Father loved us.No: Han ønsket å samle oss.En: He wanted to bring us together.No: Ikke la denne dagen være forgjeves.En: Don't let this day be in vain."No: "Ordene hans kuttet gjennom kulden.En: His words cut through the cold.No: Elin gråt stille, mens Kari kikket ned i snøen, rørt av tanken.En: Elin cried silently, while Kari looked down into the snow, moved by the thought.No: Sammen spredte de asken, vinden tok den og bar den bort, som et siste farvel.En: Together they spread the ashes, the wind took it and carried it away, like a final goodbye.No: Snøen begynte å lette, som om stormen hadde bøyd seg for deres hjerter.En: The snow began to lighten, as if the storm had bowed to their hearts.No: De sto sammen i stillheten, bare lyden av fjern ulende vind og snøens myke fall.En: They stood together in the silence, only the sound of the distant howling wind and the soft fall of the snow.No: Sindre så på dem begge, kjente hvordan tapet deres bandt dem sammen.En: Sindre looked at them both, feeling how their loss bound them together.No: "Vi har hverandre," hvisket han.En: "We have each other," he whispered.No: I det øyeblikket var de mer enn søsken og fetter.En: In that moment, they were more than siblings and a cousin.No: De var en familie, bundet av minner og kjærlighet.En: They were a family, bound by memories and love.No: Med et tungt, men rolig hjerte, begynte de reisen hjemover, hånd i hånd, mens snøen la seg som et stille teppe rundt dem.En: With heavy but calm hearts, they began the journey homeward, hand in hand, as the snow settled like a quiet blanket around them. Vocabulary Words:howled: ulteruins: ruinenemidwinter: midvinterpath: stidense: tettsentinels: vaktholdereresponsibility: ansvaretwished: ønskeashes: askesnowstorm: snøstormhorizon: horisontenconnection: forbindelseskeptical: skeptiskeobligation: forpliktelseconviction: overbevisningreluctantly: motvilligsilhouettes: silhuetterfrozen: frosneurn: urnevain: forgjevesmoved: rørtsilence: stillhetdistant: fjernbound: bundetcousin: fetterjourney: reisehomeward: hjemoversettled: la segblanket: teppe

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Snowman Stunt: A Christmas Card Adventure in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandsparken lå stille under et tynt lag av snø.En: Vigelandsparken lay quietly under a thin layer of snow.No: Himmelen var grå, men til og med de dystre skyene kunne ikke skjule skjønnheten i de mange statuene.En: The sky was gray, but even the gloomy clouds couldn't hide the beauty of the many statues.No: Turister gikk rundt med kameraer, ivrige etter å fange noen minner av parken.En: Tourists walked around with cameras, eager to capture some memories of the park.No: Blant dem gikk Lars, klønete og morsom i sitt snømannskostyme.En: Among them walked Lars, clumsy and funny in his snowman costume.No: Han holdt et stort kamera og hadde en plan om å lage årets beste julekort.En: He held a large camera and had a plan to make the best Christmas card of the year.No: Lars elsket julen.En: Lars loved Christmas.No: Han hadde bestemt seg for at årets kort skulle være noe helt spesielt.En: He had decided that this year's card should be something completely special.No: Derfor hadde han på seg dette gigantiske, komiske snømannkostymet.En: Therefore he wore this gigantic, comical snowman costume.No: Problemet var bare at han nesten ikke kunne bevege seg.En: The only problem was that he could hardly move.No: "Det er så kaldt!En: "It's so cold!"No: " klaget Lars og viftet med armene.En: complained Lars as he waved his arms.No: "Og jeg kan nesten ikke se noe!En: "And I can hardly see anything!No: Hvordan skal jeg ta et bilde av meg selv?En: How am I supposed to take a picture of myself?"No: "Eva og Sven, hans lojale venner, lo og ristet på hodet.En: Eva and Sven, his loyal friends, laughed and shook their heads.No: "Du er sprø, Lars," sa Sven med et smil.En: "You're crazy, Lars," said Sven with a smile.No: "Men vi skal hjelpe deg.En: "But we'll help you."No: "Lars så seg rundt, håpet at en idé ville komme til ham.En: Lars looked around, hoping that an idea would come to him.No: Statuene så ut til å stirre tilbake, nesten som om de også moret seg over hans skumle situasjon.En: The statues seemed to stare back, almost as if they were also amused by his tricky situation.No: Til slutt fikk Lars øye på en sokkel uten statue.En: Finally, Lars spotted a pedestal without a statue.No: Kanskje, tenkte han, han kunne stå der og få det perfekte bildet?En: Maybe, he thought, he could stand there and get the perfect picture?No: "Kan dere løfte meg opp dit?En: "Can you lift me up there?"No: " spurte han Eva og Sven.En: he asked Eva and Sven.No: "Er du sikker?En: "Are you sure?"No: " spurte Eva skeptisk.En: asked Eva skeptically.No: "Det ser farlig ut.En: "It looks dangerous."No: ""Det vil bli perfekt!En: "It will be perfect!"No: " insisterte Lars.En: insisted Lars.No: Med mye latter og fomling fikk de løftet Lars opp på sokkelen.En: With much laughter and fumbling, they managed to lift Lars onto the pedestal.No: Han stilte opp kameraet på et stativ og satte timeren.En: He set up the camera on a tripod and set the timer.No: "Kom nærmere!En: "Come closer!"No: " ropte Lars til vennene sine.En: shouted Lars to his friends.No: "Vi skal være på bildet sammen.En: "We should be in the picture together."No: "De satte seg ved sokkelens kant mens timeren tikket ned.En: They sat by the edge of the pedestal as the timer counted down.No: Så kom øyeblikket.En: Then came the moment.No: Kameraet klikket.En: The camera clicked.No: Men idet Lars lener seg fremover, mister han balansen og faller rett av sokkelen og ned i snøen.En: But as Lars leaned forward, he lost his balance and fell right off the pedestal into the snow.No: Eva og Sven kunne ikke annet enn å le.En: Eva and Sven couldn't help but laugh.No: Lars lå i en snødrift, med snøhatt og kost i alle retninger.En: Lars lay in a snowdrift, with snow hat and broom in all directions.No: Det var langt fra det perfekte bildet Lars hadde sett for seg, men i det øyeblikket forstod han noe viktig.En: It was far from the perfect picture Lars had imagined, but at that moment he understood something important.No: De uventede øyeblikkene var ofte de beste, dem som ble minnet for livet.En: The unexpected moments were often the best, those that became memories for life.No: "Greit, dette er den beste julegaven," lo Lars, fortsatt liggende i snøen.En: "Okay, this is the best Christmas gift," laughed Lars, still lying in the snow.No: "En jul jeg aldri vil glemme!En: "A Christmas I'll never forget!"No: "Lars kikket opp mot statuene som fortsatt sto majestetiske og uforstyrrede.En: Lars looked up at the statues that still stood majestic and undisturbed.No: Han smilte, lettet over å innse at perfeksjon ikke alltid var nødvendig, spesielt ikke i julen.En: He smiled, relieved to realize that perfection wasn't always necessary, especially not at Christmas.No: Det ufullkomne fikk til tider en selvsagt plass i hjertet.En: The imperfect sometimes found a natural place in the heart. Vocabulary Words:stare: stirreclumsy: klønetegloomy: dystregigantic: gigantiskecomical: komiskepedestal: sokkellean: lenebalance: balansesnowdrift: snødriftmajestic: majestetiskeundisturbed: uforstyrrederelieved: lettetimperfect: ufullkomnecostume: kostymetripod: stativtimer: timerenskeptically: skeptiskamused: moretcapture: fangeeager: ivrigememories: minnercapture: fangeunexpected: uventedeclosure: avslutninggift: gaveloyal: lojalefumbled: fumletsnowfall: snøfalllaugh: leperfect: perfekte

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Secret Gift: Christmas Surprises at Røros Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Julelysene skinte rundt omkring på Røros-julemarkedet.En: The Christmas lights shone all around at the Røros Christmas market.No: Snøfnugg dalte sakte ned, dekket gatene med et tynt hvitt teppe.En: Snowflakes slowly drifted down, covering the streets with a thin white blanket.No: Duften av gløgg og granbar fylte luften, og julemusikk spredte seg fra en liten gruppe musikere.En: The scent of mulled wine and pine filled the air, and Christmas music spread from a small group of musicians.No: Sigrid gikk rolig mellom de fargerike bodene, hennes øyne speidet etter noe helt spesielt.En: Sigrid walked calmly between the colorful stalls, her eyes searching for something very special.No: Sigrid holdt en hemmelighet.En: Sigrid held a secret.No: Hun ønsket å finne den perfekte gaven til Lars, noe som kunne uttrykke hvor mye hun brydde seg om ham.En: She wished to find the perfect gift for Lars, something that could express how much she cared about him.No: Lars, alltid så glad og uvitende, gikk ved siden av og pekte fornøyd på små kunsthåndverk her og der.En: Lars, always so happy and unaware, walked next to her, pointing with delight at small handicrafts here and there.No: Ingrid, deres venn, var der også.En: Ingrid, their friend, was there as well.No: Hun var skarp og nysgjerrig.En: She was sharp and curious.No: Hun la merke til Sigrids fokus og begynte å mistenke at noe var på gang.En: She noticed Sigrid's focus and began to suspect something was up.No: "Ingrid," sa Lars, "se på denne!En: "Ingrid," said Lars, "look at this!No: Den er så fin.En: It's so nice."No: " Mens Ingrid snudde hodet for å se på hva Lars pekte på, benyttet Sigrid muligheten.En: While Ingrid turned her head to see what Lars was pointing at, Sigrid seized the opportunity.No: Hun mumlet en unnskyldning om å ville se på noen lys i en annen bod og snek seg unna.En: She muttered an excuse about wanting to look at some lights in another stall and sneaked away.No: Markedet var travelt.En: The market was busy.No: Mennesker i alle aldre gikk til og fra bodene.En: People of all ages were moving to and from the stalls.No: Noen lo, noen sang, og barna løp rundt med rødglødende kinn.En: Some were laughing, some singing, and children ran around with glowing red cheeks.No: Sigrid stoppet ved en bod fylt med håndlagde juledekorasjoner.En: Sigrid stopped at a stall filled with handmade Christmas decorations.No: Hun lette nøye.En: She searched carefully.No: Ingrid var på sporet.En: Ingrid was on the trail.No: Hun sa til Lars, "Jeg tror Sigrid planlegger noe.En: She said to Lars, "I think Sigrid is planning something.No: La oss følge etter henne.En: Let's follow her."No: " De begynte å bevege seg i Sigrids retning, men mangfoldet av mennesker og julestemningen gjorde det utfordrende å holde tritt.En: They began to move in Sigrid's direction, but the diversity of people and the Christmas atmosphere made it challenging to keep up.No: Denne oppgaven var ikke enkel for Sigrid.En: This task was not easy for Sigrid.No: Tiden gikk, og hun begynte å tvile på om hun kunne finne det perfekte.En: Time passed, and she began to doubt if she could find the perfect gift.No: Men så, i en liten krok, lyste en vakker, håndlaget ornament opp.En: But then, in a small corner, a beautiful, handmade ornament lit up.No: Det var en nøtteskallengel, delikat skulpturert, med en liten spesiell gravering.En: It was a nutcracker angel, delicately sculpted, with a small special engraving.No: Den fanget alt hun ønsket å formidle.En: It captured everything she wanted to convey.No: Akkurat da hun skulle betale, fanget Ingrid henne.En: Just as she was about to pay, Ingrid caught her.No: "Hva har du funnet her, Sigrid?En: "What have you found here, Sigrid?"No: " spurte hun med et lurende smil.En: she asked with a sly smile.No: Sigrid lo lett nervøst og sa, "Ingrid, kan du holde på en hemmelighet?En: Sigrid laughed lightly, nervously, and said, "Ingrid, can you keep a secret?No: Dette er til Lars.En: This is for Lars."No: " Hun viste Ingrid ornamentet, og Ingrid nikket varmt.En: She showed Ingrid the ornament, and Ingrid nodded warmly.No: Hun lovet å ikke si noe, forstående at overraskelsen var viktig for Sigrid.En: She promised not to say anything, understanding that the surprise was important to Sigrid.No: Mens de sammen gikk tilbake til Lars, som ventet med en kopp varm sjokolade i hver hånd, følte Sigrid seg lettet og glad.En: As they walked back together to Lars, who waited with a cup of hot chocolate in each hand, Sigrid felt relieved and happy.No: Hun hadde funnet gaven, og hun hadde bekreftet vennskapet med Ingrid.En: She had found the gift, and she had reaffirmed her friendship with Ingrid.No: Lars så ut til å nyte dagen uten aning om hva som hadde skjedd.En: Lars seemed to enjoy the day without any inkling of what had happened.No: Julemarkedet fortsatte å glitre i natten.En: The Christmas market continued to sparkle in the night.No: Sigrid hadde lært å stole på seg selv, og også på Ingrid.En: Sigrid had learned to trust herself, and also Ingrid.No: Det var den perfekte dagen i Røros, med vennskap som det vakreste av alle gaver.En: It was the perfect day in Røros, with friendship as the most beautiful of all gifts. Vocabulary Words:mulled wine: gløggmusician: musikerdrifted: daltesearching: speidetcalmly: roligsecret: hemmelighetunaware: uvitendedelight: fornøydhandicraft: kunsthåndverkexcuse: unnskyldningsneaked: snekopportunity: mulighetenlaughed: lonervously: nervøstrelieved: lettetornament: ornamentengraving: graveringsuspect: mistenkesparkle: glitreblanket: teppecaptures: fangetangel: engelawaited: ventetconfirm: bekreftetunderstanding: forståendefriendship: vennskapstall: boddiversity: mangfoldetchallenging: utfordrendetrust: stole

It's a holiday special! Because we're both dinosaur kids and we get to talk about dinosaurs. Hooray! Adam of 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat joins the pod this joyous season to cover all the antics of Jurassic Park III (2001)! Where to find 5GMs in a Trenchcoat:https://www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com/Instagram: @5gmsinatrenchcoatThreads: @5gmsinatrenchcoatTwitter: @5GMsOfficialBlueSky: @5gmsofficial.bsky.socialTik Tok: @5gmsinatrenchcoatContact the Podmoviestruckpod@gmail.comwww.moviestruck.transistor.fmPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckDiscord: https://discord.gg/cT2vm3KdeSBlueSky: @moviestruck.bsky.socialTheme by Prod. DomSoundcloudThank you to our $10 Patrons!Kaeldrannas, Cai, Maddy New, Adam Bagnall, UwU, Zas, Ken M, Madidid, Ethan, Jim8333, Jacob Hunt, Azraq Shinji, Case Aiken, Ebony Voigt, AnOptimist, Lairde Ray, the Norwegian one, Travis Poe, William Warren, Stag Hart (Deer Deer), Rusty_Fork, Mura Purcell, insomnite, Nathan Dunlap. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the fourth in a total of four Christmas roundtables to be released this month! Join Karyne, Lorie, Maryann and myself as we discuss every facet of this Christmas episode! “During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.” Bless All the Dear Children originally aired on December 17, 1984 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post The 2025 Bless All the Dear Children Roundtable! first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

Tired of searching for family-friendly Christmas movies, only to find options that clash with your values? Not sure which holiday films are actually worth gathering everyone around the TV for? Catherine shines a light on the dilemma facing so many Christian parents today: how can we find Christmas movies that are both wholesome and engaging—not just repeats of worn-out classics, but films that affirm faith, family, and the real reason for the season? In this special “best of” holiday edition of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine steps into the critic’s seat to deliver her curated list of 5 Family-Centered Films for Christmas. After being shocked by the inclusion of edgy, agenda-driven titles in mainstream “best Christmas movie” lists, Catherine was inspired to seek out fresh, faith-forward options that won’t leave you cringing or hitting “stop.” Here’s her handpicked lineup, designed to offer fresh options you likely haven’t already worn out—and to fill your home with joy and true Christmas meaning: Kids’ Pick: Journey to the Christmas Star – A Norwegian fairy tale adventure with wholesome themes and just a hint of magic, perfect for little ones. Guys’ Pick: Joyeux Noël – A moving, true WWI story about the Christmas Eve ceasefire, exploring big questions of faith, war, and reconciliation (best for teens and up due to mature content). Girls’ Pick: The Christmas Candle – A charming British period piece set in a candle-lit village, based on Max Lucado's novel, brimming with questions about miracles and faith. Date Night Pick: The Family Man – A romantic, funny exploration of priorities and purpose, reminding parents (and couples) of the value of family over fleeting worldly success. Family Pick: The Nativity Story –Catherine’s top recommendation, this beautifully faithful retelling of Mary and Joseph’s journey brings the original Christmas story to life—and into your living room. For each film, Catherine shares why it matters, where you can watch it, and what to be aware of for younger viewers. She encourages listeners to use these films as a springboard for meaningful family conversations about faith, sacrifice, the supernatural, and what Christmas is truly about. She also invites families to discuss where these movies align—or deviate—from biblical truth, fostering discernment and depth. Finish your holiday season feeling equipped, inspired, and ready to lead your family in a Christ-centered celebration. Reflect and Respond:Which Christmas film has sparked a meaningful conversation in your family about faith or values? After tuning in, share your own recommendations or thoughts with Catherine and the CPCW listeners—and make sure to check out her complete list with streaming links at www.catherineseagers.com. Don’t miss out on the resources, encouragement, and conversations that set your family apart in a culture that often forgets Christ at Christmas. Tune in, and let’s put faith back at the heart of the holiday! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

RJ may be in Mexico but we won't let a little tropical vacation get in the way of a great week of biathlon! After a raucous week in le Grand Bornand we had a lot to chat about including: - This was Lou's weekend from start to finish - Justus' heartbreak but encouraging signs for Germany - Maren's incredible power - Good 1st trimester performances from USA and Canada especially Campbell Wright and Deedra Irwin - An endlessly entertaining Norwegian men's team and how their Olympic roster is shaping up - Can Botn continue this high level? And can Perrot and Giacomel challenge? - Celebrating Camille Bened and pondering the French women's team and their Olympic roster - A week of strong finishes from Eder, Burkhalter, Passler, and Ermits And more!

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From the Sidelines to the Snowball Fight: Sindre's Winter Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøfnugg dalte ned over den lille byparken, et vinterlandskap av glitrende skjønnhet.En: Snøfnugg fell into the small city park, a winter landscape of sparkling beauty.No: Trærne sto som statuer, dekket i hvitt, mens barn med røde kinn og lyse smil lekte i snøen.En: The trees stood like statues, covered in white, while children with rosy cheeks and bright smiles played in the snow.No: Lyden av julesanger fylte luften fra den gamle trekirken i nærheten.En: The sound of Christmas carols filled the air from the old wooden church nearby.No: Sindre sto på avstand, med hendene dypt begravd i lommene på den tykke jakken sin.En: Sindre stood at a distance, with his hands deeply buried in the pockets of his thick coat.No: Han så på klassekameratene som kastet snøballer på hverandre i en livlig kamp.En: He watched his classmates throwing snowballs at each other in a lively battle.No: Astrid, hans eldre søster, ledet an med et latterfylt rop, oppmuntret alle til å delta.En: Astrid, his older sister, led the way with a laughter-filled shout, encouraging everyone to join in.No: Hun fanget Sindres blikk og vinket han over.En: She caught Sindre's gaze and waved him over.No: "Kom igjen, Sindre!En: "Come on, Sindre!No: Det blir gøy!En: It will be fun!"No: " ropte Astrid.En: shouted Astrid.No: Sindre nølte.En: Sindre hesitated.No: Han elsket å observere, men deltok sjelden.En: He loved to observe but rarely participated.No: Hva om han bommet på et kast eller ble truffet for ofte?En: What if he missed a throw or got hit too often?No: Frykten for å gjøre seg til latter forfulgte tankene hans.En: The fear of making a fool of himself haunted his thoughts.No: Men Astrids varme smil og oppmuntrende rop fikk han til å vurdere muligheten.En: But Astrid's warm smile and encouraging shouts made him consider the possibility.No: Elin, hans gode venn fra klassen, smilte mot han fra under en tykk lue.En: Elin, his good friend from class, smiled at him from beneath a thick hat.No: Hun var som alltid rolig og trygg.En: She was, as always, calm and reassuring.No: "Du klarer det, Sindre.En: "You can do it, Sindre.No: Jeg har tro på deg," sa hun.En: I believe in you," she said.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust og begynte å gå mot dem.En: Sindre took a deep breath and began to walk toward them.No: Skrittene var tunge, men hjertet hans slo raskt.En: His steps were heavy, but his heart beat rapidly.No: Da han til slutt nådde dem, føltes det som en seier i seg selv.En: When he finally reached them, it felt like a victory in itself.No: Snøballkampen var i full sving da Sindre kastet sin første snøball.En: The snowball fight was in full swing when Sindre threw his first snowball.No: Den traff bakken langt fra målet, men ingen lo.En: It hit the ground far from the target, but no one laughed.No: I stedet klappet Astrid han vennlig på skulderen.En: Instead, Astrid patted him kindly on the shoulder.No: "Bra forsøk, du klarer det!En: "Good try, you can do it!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: I løpet av få minutter var Sindre midt i action, og kampen varmer ham mer enn han forventet.En: Within minutes, Sindre was in the midst of the action, and the battle warmed him more than he expected.No: Han begynte å le og fant seg selv jage etter nye mål, glemme frykten han hadde hatt.En: He began to laugh and found himself chasing new targets, forgetting the fear he had.No: Plutselig så han muligheten.En: Suddenly, he saw the opportunity.No: En perfekt snøball, kompakt og rund, fikk veien til sitt mål med en presisjon han ikke visste han hadde.En: A perfect snowball, compact and round, found its way to its target with a precision he didn't know he had.No: Den traff Elins skulder, og hun snudde seg med et overrasket smil.En: It hit Elin's shoulder, and she turned with a surprised smile.No: "Litt av et treff, Sindre!En: "Quite a hit, Sindre!"No: " lo hun, og resten av vennegjengen jublet.En: she laughed, and the rest of the group cheered.No: Den kvelden, mens himmelen ble mørk og lampene i parken kastet et mykt lys over snøen, skjønte Sindre at de små skrittene utenfor komfortsonen hans kunne gi store gleder.En: That evening, as the sky grew dark and the lamps in the park cast a soft light over the snow, Sindre realized that the small steps outside his comfort zone could bring great joys.No: Han kjente seg sterkere og mer selvsikker enn noensinne.En: He felt stronger and more confident than ever.No: "Dette var gøy, Sindre," sa Elin mens de gikk hjemover, sporene deres skranglet i snøen.En: "This was fun, Sindre," said Elin as they walked home, their tracks crunching in the snow.No: Han nikket og smilte, trygg i vissheten om at han hadde overvunnet noe inni seg selv.En: He nodded and smiled, secure in the knowledge that he had overcome something within himself.No: Winterens natt føltes magisk i lyset av julelysene som blinket vennlig nedover den lille byens gater.En: The winter night felt magical in the glow of Christmas lights that twinkled friendly down the streets of the small city. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: glitrendestatues: statuersparkling: skinnendecarols: julesangerhesitated: nølteparticipated: deltokhaunted: forfulgtreassuring: tryggpaced: gikkenthusiasm: entusiasmewarmth: varmecompact: kompaktprecision: presisjonstartled: overrasketsatisfaction: tilfredshetconquered: overvunnetglee: gledethesitant: tvilendechilly: kjøligeencouraged: oppmuntretreluctance: motviljeadventure: eventyrovercoming: overvinneconfidence: selvtillitvictory: seiertargets: målglow: glødcontemplated: overveidmuffled: dempetransformed: omformet

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The morning of January 22, 1879, dawned with a deceptive, stillness across Zululand masking the fact that over 45,000 men were in motion across a 200 kilometer front, each group operating in a vacuum of information that would, by sunset, shatter the British Victorian ego. At the coast, Colonel Charles Pearson's Column No. 1 represented the textbook invasion. His force was a heavy, industrial machine led by the 3rd Foot regiment, the Buffs, along with the 99th Regiment, and the Naval Brigade dragging their heavy Gatling guns and artillery. By 5:00 AM, the 5000 strong column was already a dusty serpent stretching more than 8 kilometers back toward the Tugela River. Pearson's scouts were a mix of the Natal Native Contingent and European volunteers who pushed through the tall grass toward the Nyezane River. They were being observed on Wombane mountain by the uDududu, iMbube, and isigQu regiments - 6,000 warriors under the command of Godide kaNdlela. Wombande mountain lay on the wagon trail between Gingingdlovu on the coastal flats, and Eshowe where Pearson was hoping to setup a main base at the abandoned Norwegian mission station before pushing on to ONdini and Cetshwayo's HQ. The Zulu plan was traditional, await in complete stillness on the high-ground then sweep in for a surprise ambush. Pearson's advance guard crossed the Nyezane River and crossed over at 7.30am. Thick bush grew all around, the cavalry was reconnoitering and saw nothing. Vedettes, or mounted guards, were placed to keep an eye out for the Zulu army. Pearson's main party reached the knoll selected for the first stop at around 8am, and the men began to outspan their oxen for a late breakfast. As the laager was being formed up, a party of the Natal Native Contingent who scouted ahead attracted fire from Zulu snipers. The latest Zulu tactic which would also be repeated at Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, and as Evelyn Wood would report later from Hlobane mountain - a combination of heavy fire from high ground in support of a surging attack by warriors on foot. The road was a now completely commanded by Godide, along with the all important high ground and as his snipers fired non-stop, the Zulu horns swept towards the exposed British column. Naval officer Midshipman Lewis Coker had the honor of commanding the first Gatling gun to be used in combat by British troops. Pearson recognized the value of this machine gun and he ordered Coker to take up a position opposite the advancing Zulu. Coker fired off 300 rounds, and the Zulu attack shuddered and halted — then the sound of the rockets fiendishly shrieking led to a general withdrawal. Hart continued advancing on the retreating Zulu when one of the older warriors, his oiled head ring glistening in the morning sun, stopped and turned, fell to one knee in a classic rifleman's position, took careful aim and fired — but missed. Then he bolted away. Hart noted the conventional approach this older warrior had taken. He'd been trained in the finer arts of fire and movement. 200 kilometers to the north of Pearson near the modern town of Vryheid, Colonel Evelyn Wood who led the left column of the British triple column invasion, was preparing for his morning assault atop the Zungwini Mountain. Wood was by far the most experienced and therefore pragmatic of the British commanders. He had the good fortune of commanding "Flying Column," the vast majority of his men were mounted. The force was centered on the 13th and 90th Light Infantry and the formidable Frontier Light Horse under Redvers Buller. It was in the centre of the three pronged British attack where the day of skop, skiet and donner would change history. This was at the foot of the Sphinx-like crag of Isandlwana where Chelmsford's Second Column hunkered down.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. We learn about how a Norwegian businessman brought salmon sushi to Japan in the 1980s. Our guest is cookbook author Nancy Singleton Hachisu, who tells us more about the history of sushi in Japan and around the world. We hear about the first opera written for TV in 1950s America and how U.S Marshalls used fake NFL tickets to capture some of Washington DC's most wanted. Plus, how disability rights campaigners in India led to a change in the law in 1995 and when Scotland played hockey in Germany during the cold war. Finally, the story of when Laurel and Hardy spent Christmas at an English country pub. Contributors: Bjørn-Eirik – Norwegian businessman who brought salmon sushi to Japan Nancy Singleton Hachisu – cookbook authorArchive of Gian Carlo Menotti – Italian composer Stacia Hylton – former U.S Marshall Javed Abidi – Indian disability rights campaigner Archive of customers at The Bull Inn – the pub that Laurel and Hardy visited in 1953Valerie Sinclair – member of Scotland's hockey team who played West Germany in 1961 (Photo: Japanese demonstration to Norwegian royal family. Credit: Bjørn-Eirik Olson)