Podcasts about Oslo

"Imagine finishing your work week on Friday, flying to Nepal, summiting Mount Everest — and being back at your desk by the following Monday. Håkon and Hanne Hyttedalen are Norwegian consultants. They work full-time in corporate Oslo. And they have also won ultra trail races, run the UTMB around Mont Blanc, completed a 160-kilometer mountain race in a blizzard with a 77% DNF rate — and this May, they stood on the summit of the highest point on Earth. Together. As a married couple. Today we're getting into exactly how they do it — how they train two hours a day without burning out, what it feels like to nearly not make it off a mountain, and whether any of this is actually accessible to the rest of us. Stay with me."   Follow Håkon and Hanne On IG -  @hh.outofoffice   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec   Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com   00:00- Intro: “The World Is Thinking for You” 01:33- What Does It Feel Like to Stand on Everest 02:19- Taking the Most Dangerous Route to the Top 04:14- The Risk of Going First 06:51- The Moment They Made It On Top of the World 09:22- Survive the Descent 12:09- The Passion That Brought Them Together 15:02- 15:40 The Cost of Everest 16:00- Everest Permit System 18:02- One Summit Is Enough 19:10- The Climb That Led to Love 23:33- Mindset to Keep Going 35:16- Everest Is a Mental Game 43:16- Off-Season Routine 46:18- Shared Struggles, Stronger Love/ Training Builds Connection 52:30- Addicted to the Challenge/ Passion With Purpose Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Virgin Voyages sets its first Scandinavia and Baltic season, basing Valiant Lady in Amsterdam for summer 2028 across a six-sailing program that adds an Arctic Circle crossing and puts at least one first-time port on every voyage, from Oslo and Copenhagen to Tromso and the Norwegian fjords. Royal Caribbean lifts its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to $17.73 to $17.87 per share after a second quarter that beat estimates, with revenue of $4.83 billion, 2.4 million guests carried and load factors at 110%, even as fuel costs climbed 27%. And Villa Vie Residences prepares to unveil Legacy, a second residential ship targeted for early 2029 with residences roughly 50% larger than comparable units aboard Odyssey, which has now sold more than 85% of its available homes.

Ida (38) vokste opp i et kristent hjem, men ble bitter på Gud etter en barndom preget av smerte og utenforskap. Bitterheten førte henne inn i et miljø preget av rus. Senere fant hun sin plass i musikkmiljøet i Oslo, der festing var en naturlig del av hverdagen.Akkurat da livet så ut til å gå hennes vei, og hun var i ferd med å spille inn et musikkalbum, raknet alt. Ida ble utmattet og alvorlig syk. Samtidig ble et nært familiemedlem alvorlig sykt. Selv om noe strittet imot på innsiden, lot hun seg likevel overtale til å bli med på et kristent møte – for første gang siden barndommen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ida (38) vokste opp i et kristent hjem, men ble bitter på Gud etter en barndom preget av smerte og utenforskap. Bitterheten førte henne inn i et miljø preget av rus. Senere fant hun sin plass i musikkmiljøet i Oslo, der festing var en naturlig del av hverdagen.Akkurat da livet så ut til å gå hennes vei, og hun var i ferd med å spille inn et musikkalbum, raknet alt. Ida ble utmattet og alvorlig syk. Samtidig ble et nært familiemedlem alvorlig sykt. Selv om noe strittet imot på innsiden, lot hun seg likevel overtale til å bli med på et kristent møte, for første gang siden barndommen.

It's Founder Friday and I am so pleased to finally welcome the one an only Tim Wendelboe!  Tim Wendelboe runs his own roastery and espresso bar in Oslo, Norway where he imports, roast and serve high quality coffees. Apart from winning 8 Nordic Roaster Competitions with his team, he was the 2004 World Barista Champion and the 2005 World Cup Tasting Champion and has also published several books on coffee. Tim spends a lot of time working together with the producers he buys coffee from in order to improve the quality of their coffees. He is also working on his own coffee farm, Finca el Suelo, in Colombia where he uses his knowledge in soil biology to grow coffee free from pesticides and mineral fertilizers. This was a great time talking about a wide range of subjects all related to pursuing excellence in operations, trade, leadership, and craft.  In todays discussion we cover:  Tim Wendelboe's coffee journey from 1998 to today Importance of systems and standards in coffee shops Competitive Coffee and Professional Growth Long-term relationships with coffee farmers and sustainability Roasting techniques and the shift to lighter roasts Staff training, retention, and creating a team-oriented culture Standards, Leadership, and Human-Centered Management Building Systems for Quality and Consistency The role of customer service and authenticity in coffee Future challenges in coffee quality and climate change Partnerships with Farmers and Sustainability Initiatives The importance of organizational knowledge and leadership The Future of Coffee and Customer Engagement Links:  https://timwendelboe.no https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/ Tim Wendelboe on YouTube   REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!  Build a Stronger Coffee Shop: One Step at a Time Great coffee shops don't happen by accident. They are built by hiring the right people, training them well, and leading them with clarity and consistency. In this live three-part Summer Webinar Series, Chris Deferio shares the practical systems and coaching insights that have helped coffee businesses build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more resilient operations. Each webinar includes: Live instruction and Q&A PDF workbook One hour of virtual consulting for each live attendee Lifetime access to the recording Register for the individual sessions that fit your current needs, or scroll down to save 20% on the complete Summer Webinar Series. REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!    chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes: 252 : Founder Friday w/ Klaus Thompson of the Coffee Collective, Denmark 320 Founder Friday! w/ Francesco Sanapo of Ditta Artigianale, Florence, Italy 273 : Founder Friday w/ Anne Lunnel and Charles Nystrand of Koppi Coffee Roasters, Helsingborg, Sweden SHIFT BREAK! The New Classic Cafe: An Era of Understated Excellence 505: Maintaining Excellence in the Everyday Work of Coffee Shops w/ Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood  

  Where in the world am I? In San Diego, talking about Sweden I've been writing travel guides since 1993. Let's get going and Adventure Alone. This episode has an FAQ about how you can get started with travel, Step 1 The episode is mostly about my travels in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Step 5 My misstep: I missed the museums in Stockholm. Today's tip: Early to Bed and early to rise, and rest often. The FAQ is: Step 1 questions? What is your primary travel style? (e.g., structured tours, relaxing resorts, or independent urban exploration) What is your biggest safety or logistical concern? If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves deeper using AI, apps, and currency conversion, while moving through the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with collaboration and prompting tips to fill the communication gaps when you solo travel. You can find the series at the link in the description.  See Book C, which helps you Adventure Alone, addresses these concerns, and shares stories of how I survived two 90-day solo trips around the globe.  Find all of these books on the website​​ at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. It's a three-part series, available in audio, paperback, or ebook. Today's destination is Sweden. That is one of my favorite low-cost travel tips. When you are in a safe city, and you have a transit pass or a ticket, ride public transportation and look out the window. You can learn a lot about a place that way. I passed the university. I saw design schools. I saw an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and lots of kids. It reminded me of a smaller Disneyland in the middle of the city. I saw shops, neighborhoods, bridges, and people going about their regular lives. At Brunnsparken station, I noticed trams and buses going in different directions, including 5, 10, and 18. I first went north, then south, and then toward the end of the line toward Länsmansgården. There was so much construction, but I reminded myself that summer is probably the season for building and repairing. In a northern climate, you do what you can while the weather allows. We crossed a bridge, and I could feel that Gothenburg is a working city. It is a shipping capital, and you sense the movement of goods, produce, and people in and out of the harbor. It does not feel like a museum city. It feels alive. On Friday morning, I left my hostel and took tram number 3. Instead of getting off at the main station, I decided to ride farther, almost to the end. I ended up looking up at a beautiful blue sky with no clouds. There were trees in different shapes and shades of green. In the distance, I could see a cemetery. There were a few cars, but not much traffic. For a weekday morning, it was surprisingly quiet. That is what I remember most about Gothenburg. It felt calm. Relaxed. Almost chill. The people at the hostel were kind to me. I made sandwiches for lunch and prepared to continue to Oslo. This is Dr. Mary Travelbest, encouraging you to travel more, travel better, and travel with confidence, one step at a time.   My misstep: I missed the museums in Stockholm.   I did not see any cultural sights in Stockholm, but I did a lot of walking and spent time in nature. Today's tip: Early to Bed and early to rise, and rest often.   Start early and finish early. Rest in the midday if you are overheating in summer or frigid cold in winter.   Thanks for listening, and I'll see you on the next journey. AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode.   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news  

There's a photo on Tim Ireland's Google Scholar profile of a toddler standing on the floor of an open pit gold mine in Australia's Northern Territory, wearing a hard hat and — because it was the early 1980s — flip flops. That toddler is now the Principal Geologist for Exploration at **First Quantum Minerals**, one of the world's major copper producers, and in this episode Jesse sits down with him to talk about how mineral exploration actually works.Tim grew up with two geologist fathers, but the path in wasn't as direct as it sounds. He took a gap year as a field technician and mostly hated it. He considered leaving to design jewelry. He turned down a PhD because being told he'd become "one of the world experts on sedimentary rock–hosted zinc" sounded uncomfortably narrow — then spent a few years alone in the desert with a drill rig and 22,000 square kilometers of ground before the university called back with something better.From there we get into the machinery of exploration. Tim describes the job as **reducing search space** — starting with a continent and narrowing until you're willing to spend real money drilling — and why that philosophy holds whether you're chasing porphyry copper in Chile, sediment-hosted copper in the DRC, or orthomagmatic nickel in Finland. We also get into the part they don't teach in a mineral deposits course: three or four people weighing in over email on whether to spend millions on relatively scant information, and why what a company really pays a principal geologist for is a **calibrated gut**.The scientific heart of the episode is what Tim calls the **quality question**. Deposit models are good at telling a geologist whether they're getting warmer. They're not good at telling you whether the thing you're walking toward will ever be a mine — and the industry is full of "technical successes" nobody publishes, where the geologist did the job right and the deposit simply wasn't good enough. We also cover critical minerals and why the West is late (Tim was in the room in Oslo in 2007 when China announced the plan out loud), the 22-year lag from discovery to production, and why he's skeptical of AI prospectivity tools — if there are only ten porphyry deposits on Earth with more than a hundred million tons of contained copper, that's not a training set.It closes with Tim's best day as a geologist: alone in a gorge in the northern Chilean desert, a ten-mile traverse, a spire of rock he probably shouldn't have climbed, and one outcrop that put his hand on a fault he'd only been able to argue about on paper.In this episode- The Google Scholar baby photo — hard hat, flip flops, floor of an open pit- A gap year he didn't enjoy, and the jewelry business that never happened- Why he turned down a PhD on sedimentary zinc — and what he asked for instead- Industry-funded research: "cut-price consultants," or the best training pipeline there is?- Reducing search space: the one philosophy that holds across every deposit type- Spending millions on scant information, and what a calibrated gut is worth- Critical minerals, the 2007 Oslo warning, and who's still in denial- 22 years from discovery to production — and why averages lie- The quality question: why our models can't tell a mine from a "technical success"- AI in exploration: the useful camp, the black-box camp, and why ten deposits isn't a training set- Big company vs. junior — kudos versus shares, and the trade-off nobody spells out- Tim's best day as a geologist, alone in a Chilean gorgeAbout the guestDr. Tim Ireland is Principal Geologist for Exploration at First Quantum Minerals, a global copper-focused mining company. He trained at the University of Tasmania, with an honors project on the MacArthur River zinc deposit and a PhD on porphyry copper systems in northern Chile. His career has run through Newmont in Turkey, a junior working sediment-hosted copper in the DRC, and thirteen years at First Quantum.Memorable quotes- "If it were mathematical and there was a definite yes/no answer, we wouldn't be needed."- "You still have to do the work. You can't just sit at your desk and think about the model."- "If you've only got ten porphyry deposits in the world with more than a hundred million tons of contained copper, ten's not a great enough training set."- "I'm still kind of hanging out for that day that I walk up a hill and crack the first rock."Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia.

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

How do authoritarian regimes silence critics across borders? And what are the repressive tools and strategies that authoritarian regimes use transnationally? In this episode we are joined by Arild Engelsen Ruud, Mubashar Hasan and Karin Zackari to discuss the role of digital surveillance, emotional blackmail, enforced family isolation, psychological harassment, and the imprisonment of relatives on fabricated charges by Asian authoritarian regimes seeking to control populations and narratives across borders. You can read more about the research discussed in this episode in the book The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism, published by Springer. Arild Engelsen Ruud is Professor of South Asian Studies at the University of Oslo. Mubashar Hasan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Karin Zackari Associate Senior Researcher at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. Kenneth Bo Nielsen, your host, is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for South Asian Democracy at the University of Oslo. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland), Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden) and Centre for South Asian Democracy, University of Oslo (Norway). We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

Seit über 20 Jahren wird in Oslo der Abelpreis verliehen. Nicht immer läuft bei der Verleihung auch alles glatt. Wir schauen auf amüsante Anekdoten der letzten Jahre. (00:04:32) Wer ist Robert Langlands? (00:12:26) Warum bat Langlands um Bedenkzeit? (00:18:59) Luis Caffarelli: Der Messi der Mathematik (00:24:52) Singularitäten und ihre Bedeutung (00:31:06) Michail Gromov: Revolution in der Geometrie (00:37:47) Der verschlafene Preisträger (00:42:12) Demian beim großen Bankett (00:46:50) Verabschiedung Wir freuen uns über Fragen, Anregungen und Feedback an podcast@spektrum.de. Die Idee für diesen Podcast hat Demian Nahuel Goos am MIP.labor entwickelt, der Ideenwerkstatt für Wissenschaftsjournalismus zu Mathematik, Informatik und Physik an der Freien Universität Berlin, ermöglicht durch die Klaus Tschira Stiftung. Links zur Folge Geschichten aus der Mathematik | Edward Frenkel: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-edward-frenkel-babelfisch ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-genie-chaos-in-oslo-abelpreis

Seit über 20 Jahren wird in Oslo der Abelpreis verliehen. Nicht immer läuft bei der Verleihung auch alles glatt. Wir schauen auf amüsante Anekdoten der letzten Jahre. (00:04:32) Wer ist Robert Langlands? (00:12:26) Warum bat Langlands um Bedenkzeit? (00:18:59) Luis Caffarelli: Der Messi der Mathematik (00:24:52) Singularitäten und ihre Bedeutung (00:31:06) Michail Gromov: Revolution in der Geometrie (00:37:47) Der verschlafene Preisträger (00:42:12) Demian beim großen Bankett (00:46:50) Verabschiedung Wir freuen uns über Fragen, Anregungen und Feedback an podcast@spektrum.de. Die Idee für diesen Podcast hat Demian Nahuel Goos am MIP.labor entwickelt, der Ideenwerkstatt für Wissenschaftsjournalismus zu Mathematik, Informatik und Physik an der Freien Universität Berlin, ermöglicht durch die Klaus Tschira Stiftung. Links zur Folge Geschichten aus der Mathematik | Edward Frenkel: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-edward-frenkel-babelfisch ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-genie-chaos-in-oslo-abelpreis

Seit über 20 Jahren wird in Oslo der Abelpreis verliehen. Nicht immer läuft bei der Verleihung auch alles glatt. Wir schauen auf amüsante Anekdoten der letzten Jahre. (00:04:32) Wer ist Robert Langlands? (00:12:26) Warum bat Langlands um Bedenkzeit? (00:18:59) Luis Caffarelli: Der Messi der Mathematik (00:24:52) Singularitäten und ihre Bedeutung (00:31:06) Michail Gromov: Revolution in der Geometrie (00:37:47) Der verschlafene Preisträger (00:42:12) Demian beim großen Bankett (00:46:50) Verabschiedung Wir freuen uns über Fragen, Anregungen und Feedback an podcast@spektrum.de. Die Idee für diesen Podcast hat Demian Nahuel Goos am MIP.labor entwickelt, der Ideenwerkstatt für Wissenschaftsjournalismus zu Mathematik, Informatik und Physik an der Freien Universität Berlin, ermöglicht durch die Klaus Tschira Stiftung. Links zur Folge Geschichten aus der Mathematik | Edward Frenkel: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-edward-frenkel-babelfisch ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/geschichten-aus-der-mathematik-genie-chaos-in-oslo-abelpreis

Wielu założycieli, których poznaliśmy w “Biznesie bez Lukru”, musiało się tego nauczyć na własnej skórze - że oddanie odpowiedzialności komuś innemu nie jest oznaką słabości, tylko warunkiem, żeby firma w ogóle mogła rosnąć.Bartosz Burek zbudował z dwoma kolegami ze studiów firmę, która przetrwała konkurencję Google, a także moment sprzedaży większości udziałów. Dziś, po 18 latach, nasz gość jest wciąż CEO Jakdojade.pl, a o swojej działalności opowiada z tą samą ciekawością i energią co wtedy, gdy startupował swój biznes. Ta rozmowa to szczera historia o tym, jak czujność, upór i dobre relacje ze wspólnikami mogą zdecydować o sukcesie na trudnym, konkurencyjnym rynku. Czego jeszcze dowiesz się z tego odcinka?✅ Skąd u Bartosza umiejętność negocjacji i co z tym wspólnego mają jego dwaj starsi bracia?✅ Jak serwis Jakdojade przetrwał konfrontację z Google Maps i które decyzje globalnego koncernu mogły zaszkodzić polskiej spółce najbardziej?✅ Dlaczego Bartosz marzy, by odkupić udziały sprzedane 10 lat temu i czy to w ogóle możliwe?✅ Co jest najciemniejszą stroną prowadzenia firmy, gdy współpracujesz z administracją publiczną?✅ Dlaczego model oparty wyłącznie na reklamach jest kruchy i w jaki sposób Jakdojade.pl dywersyfikuje przychody?Dbaj o cashflow operacyjny od pierwszego dnia. Obserwuj ruchy dużych graczy i buduj zabezpieczenia, zanim wejdą na Twój rynek. W tym odcinku znajdziesz wiele cennych rekomendacji naszego gościa, dzięki którym prowadzenie Twojego biznesu może okazać się nieco łatwiejsze. Przekonaj się sam_ - wystarczy jedno kliknięcie ▶️

Mats Steen spent most of his short life indoors in Oslo. To his parents he looked like a young man with no one. When he died, hundreds of people reached out to say they had known him for years, inside World of Warcraft, as a character named Ibelin. His parents had no idea.That story sits at the center of this episode, and so does the question underneath it: how much of what games actually do is invisible to the people measuring them?Recorded on a rooftop in New York at Games for Change 2026, this episode brings together three people running the organization. Susanna Pollack on twenty-plus years of arguing that games carry purpose beyond entertainment. Then Dr. Rachel Kowert and Arana Shapiro on brand-new research that says the panic about kids and gaming is not coming from the evidence.GuestsSusanna Pollack, President, Games for ChangeDr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director, Games for ChangeArana Shapiro, Chief Program/Operating Officer, Games for ChangeInterviews by Lewis Ward.Chapters00:00:00  Cold open: the story of Mats Steen00:00:42  Games for Change 202600:04:38  Susanna Pollack, and this year's awards00:06:30  What Games for Change actually is00:09:05  Rebuilding the festival: workshops and the Playtest Lab00:12:23  The argument the industry keeps failing to make00:14:37  Games are one of the few places failing is fine00:15:41  The education spine, and kids in 92 countries00:18:25  Raising Good Gamers: the 2019 origin00:22:11  Going global, and working with the UN00:27:54  What's coming next00:28:57  Dr. Rachel Kowert and Arana Shapiro00:30:00  The white paper, and 200,000 articles00:31:43  Why bad news about games travels further00:32:52  Stop counting hours, start asking why00:33:55  Most media is passive. Games are not.00:35:17  SPACE: the five moves00:36:25  60% of kids want their parents to play00:36:57  What Raising Good Gamers ships00:41:53  Self-determination theory and the Proteus effect00:43:41  Academy, Intel, and the DiscordWhat you'll take awayThere is more positive coverage of games than negative. The negative just gets shared further, which leaves parents inside what Dr. Kowert calls a biased information ecosystem.A game does not need to be designed for impact to have it. Joy, stress relief, connection, and a space where age, gender and location stop deciding anything.Games are one of very few activities where failing is acceptable and repeatable. That is how mastering a system quietly builds resilience.The parental concerns have not changed in fifty years. What changes is the question: not how many hours, but what purpose the play is serving.SPACE, the framework: Start with curiosity. Play together. Adjust for context. Cultivate digital citizenship. Establish boundaries together.60% of kids want their parents to play with them. What stops most parents is assuming they'll be bad at it.Mentioned in this episodeRaising Good Gamers, and the white paper by Dr. Rachel Kowert. Free, along with a conversation guide and a family gaming code of conduct template. Workshops rolling out through the PTA, Boys and Girls Club, and libraries.The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, the Netflix documentary about Mats Steen. A feature film is in development.The Games for Change Student Challenge, 10+ years, participants from 92 countries.2026 award winners: South of Midnight (Compulsion Games), the Vanguard Award to Jenn Panattoni, and the Giving Award to SpecialEffect for their adaptive controller work.The Proteus effect, first described by Nick Yee, who joined us back in February.Katie Salen, professor of informatics at UC Irvine, co-creator of Raising Good Gamers.Disclosure: the FTI Consulting media analysis underpinning the white paper was commissioned by Tencent.Where to go nextAcademy — free, built in short packs you can finish on a commute. academy.playerdriven.ioIntel — our prediction game. Call what the industry does next and see if you were right. intel.playerdriven.ioDiscord — where this conversation actually continues.The Operator's Briefing — Tuesdays, if you'd rather it come to you.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Beneath Oslo's Sun: A Bold Gesture of Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lørdagen var varm og solfylt i Oslo.En: Saturday was warm and sunny in Oslo.No: Markedet i sentrum var fullt av liv.En: The market in the center was full of life.No: Folk gikk forbi med handlebager, mens lukten av fersk frukt og nystekte vafler fylte luften.En: People passed by with shopping bags, while the smell of fresh fruit and freshly baked waffles filled the air.No: Sindre beveget seg mellom de fargerike bodene sammen med sin beste venn, Lars.En: Sindre moved between the colorful stalls with his best friend, Lars.No: "Sindre, her er en plan," sa Lars, og ga ham et forsiktig dytt.En: "Sindre, here's a plan," said Lars, giving him a gentle nudge.No: "Ingrid liker overraskelser.En: "Ingrid likes surprises.No: Finn noe uvanlig.En: Find something unusual."No: "Sindre nikket, men så seg tvilende rundt.En: Sindre nodded, but looked around doubtfully.No: Han ønsket å finne noe spesielt for Ingrid.En: He wanted to find something special for Ingrid.No: De hadde kjent hverandre i noen måneder, og han ville vise hvor mye han brydde seg.En: They had known each other for a few months, and he wanted to show how much he cared.No: Men mange av bodene hadde de samme suvenirene og tinga.En: But many of the stalls had the same souvenirs and items.No: "Jeg trenger noe unikt," sa han.En: "I need something unique," he said.No: "Men innenfor budsjett.En: "But within budget."No: "De passerte boder med klær, bøker, og kunsthåndverk.En: They passed stalls with clothes, books, and handicrafts.No: Sindre stoppet opp ved en bod med håndlagde smykker.En: Sindre stopped at a stall with handmade jewelry.No: Et bestemt kjede fanget straks hans oppmerksomhet.En: A particular necklace immediately caught his attention.No: Det var et vakkert, håndlaget kjede med en stein i sterke farger.En: It was a beautiful, handcrafted necklace with a stone in bold colors.No: Ingrid ville kanskje like det.En: Ingrid might like it.No: Men Sindre var usikker.En: But Sindre was unsure.No: Var det litt for iøynefallende?En: Was it a bit too eye-catching?No: Lars så tvilen i øynene hans.En: Lars saw the doubt in his eyes.No: "Ta sjansen, Sindre.En: "Take the chance, Sindre.No: Noen ganger må man gjøre noe dristig.En: Sometimes you have to do something bold."No: "Sindre trakk pusten dypt og bestemte seg.En: Sindre took a deep breath and made up his mind.No: Han kjøpte smykket.En: He bought the jewelry.No: Etterpå vandret de videre, men Sindre kunne ikke riste av seg nervøsiteten.En: Afterwards, they wandered further, but Sindre couldn't shake off the nervousness.No: Ville Ingrid like det?En: Would Ingrid like it?No: Eller ville han bomme totalt?En: Or would he miss the mark completely?No: Senere den kvelden møtte Sindre Ingrid for middag.En: Later that evening, Sindre met Ingrid for dinner.No: Han rakte frem gaven.En: He handed over the gift.No: Ingrid åpnet pakken med nysgjerrighet.En: Ingrid opened the package with curiosity.No: Hennes øyne lyste opp da hun så smykket.En: Her eyes lit up when she saw the necklace.No: "Dette er fantastisk, Sindre!En: "This is amazing, Sindre!"No: " utbrøt hun og tok på seg kjedet med en gang.En: she exclaimed and put the necklace on immediately.No: "Jeg elsker det!En: "I love it!"No: "Sindre følte lettelsen skylle over seg.En: Sindre felt a wave of relief wash over him.No: Han smilte, glad for at han tok sjansen.En: He smiled, glad that he took the chance.No: De snakket og lo resten av kvelden, føler seg nærmere enn noen gang før.En: They talked and laughed for the rest of the evening, feeling closer than ever before.No: Sindre lærte at det å ta risikoer kunne lønne seg.En: Sindre learned that taking risks could pay off.No: Og Ingrid så på ham med varme.En: And Ingrid looked at him warmly.No: Det var starten på noe spesielt.En: It was the start of something special.No: Solen hadde gått ned over Oslo, men for dem var natten fortsatt lys og full av muligheter.En: The sun had set over Oslo, but for them, the night was still bright and full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:warm: varmsunny: solfyltcenter: sentrumcolorful: fargerikesurprises: overraskelsernodded: nikketdoubtfully: tvilendespecial: spesieltunique: unikthandicrafts: kunsthåndverkhandmade: håndlagdecaught: fangetbold: dristigeye-catching: iøynefallendechance: sjansenervousness: nervøsitetmiss the mark: bommecuriosity: nysgjerrighetlit up: lyste oppexclaimed: utbrøtrelief: lettelserisks: risikoerpay off: lønne segwarmly: varmepossibilities: mulighetermarket: markedetstalls: boderstone: steinpackage: pakkenwandered: vandret

Charles Hulme is Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Oxford. Dr. Charles has broad research interests in reading, language and memory processes and their development and is an expert on randomized controlled trials in Education. He has published widely and is in the top 2% for citations of all researchers in the field of Education. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Oslo (2014) and is a member of Academia Europea and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2017.

Playing at Monument events is always something special. So many people come together with a shared intention of creating something meaningful. At a time when there's so much negativity surrounding events and communities, it gives us hope that we can still create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, connect with one another and immerse themselves in something we build together. Of course, it comes with its challenges. We often have less than a day to transform an empty space into a fully functioning event, but experiences like these remind me that, with a dedicated and creative team, it's possible to build something extraordinary. It becomes less about resources and more about the people who are willing to create structure, solve problems, and make it happen. For this edition, we wanted to invite Cobahn and Scøpe while also continuing Monument's long standing commitment to giving space to emerging artists. Supporting new talent has always been an important part of our identity. It isn't always the easiest path, but we're fortunate to be in a position where we can embrace those challenges and help create opportunities for artists who deserve them. Some words from the artist - I wanted to keep people dancing by blending bouncy grooves with straighter, driving tracks. As the morning sun started pouring onto the dancefloor, I wanted to bring a bit more happiness to the crowd, so I began playing brighter and more danceable tracks. I hope everyone who listens to this recording can feel the atmosphere and energy of that special moment. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/scope_kim/ https://soundcloud.com/scopekim

Playing at Monument events is always something special. So many people come together with a shared intention of creating something meaningful. At a time when there's so much negativity surrounding events and communities, it gives us hope that we can still create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, connect with one another and immerse themselves in something we build together. Of course, it comes with its challenges. We often have less than a day to transform an empty space into a fully functioning event, but experiences like these remind me that, with a dedicated and creative team, it's possible to build something extraordinary. It becomes less about resources and more about the people who are willing to create structure, solve problems, and make it happen. For this edition, we wanted to invite Cobahn and Scøpe while also continuing Monument's long standing commitment to giving space to emerging artists. Supporting new talent has always been an important part of our identity. It isn't always the easiest path, but we're fortunate to be in a position where we can embrace those challenges and help create opportunities for artists who deserve them. Some words from the artist - This one feels very personal to me. It was one of the most honest techno sets I've played in a long time, bringing together some of the latest music that has been inspiring me the most alongside some of the earliest gems from when I first started playing techno. With the beautiful setting and the incredible dedication of the MONUMENT team, everything came together beautifully once we connected with the audience. It was Midsummer in Oslo, one of the most beautiful times of the year. I still remember looking out the window during the night and seeing the sky still glowing with light. It made the whole experience feel even more magical. I'm grateful that this moment can now live on beyond that night. I hope you enjoy the journey. Follow : www.instagram.com/cobahn/ @cobahn

【一起来读书吧 Bookclub】 《台湾漫游录》线下读书会： 8月9日，我们会在纽约中文独立书店Accent Sisters举办《台湾漫游录》线下读书会。故事讲述了1938年日本统治台湾时期，一位年轻的日本女性小说家来到岛上，希望能一路吃穿台湾，在这个过程中她爱上了自己的女性翻译，但却苦于难以克服殖民者与被殖民者之间的鸿沟。这本书今年斩获了国际布克奖，是首部获得这部奖项的华语原著作品。 读书会链接：https://luma.com/yayseynm "Taiwan Travelogue" In-Person Book Club: On August 9th, we'll be hosting an in-person book club for Taiwan Travelogue at Accent Sisters, a Chinese-language independent bookstore in New York. The story follows a young Japanese novelist who travels to Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period in 1938, hoping to eat and dress her way across the island. Along the way, she falls in love with her female translator, but struggles to overcome the gulf between colonizer and colonized. The book won this year's International Booker Prize, making it the first Chinese-language original work to receive the award. Book club link: https://luma.com/yayseynm 【聊了什么The What】 这期节目，我们和友台新新人类的主播采薇把去年两部大火的关于家庭创伤的电影——《情感价值》和左撇子女孩。一部是台北夜市里五光十色的单亲家庭故事，一部是奥斯陆老宅里安静流淌的父女和解。表面上文化背景毫不相干，但其实在讲同一件事：房子如何变成家族秘密的容器，孩子如何在大人自己都说不清的沉默里，替上一代扛下没有被言说的创伤。 孩童视角的滤镜，是四两拨千斤的巧思，还是对真实伤害的一次美化和逃避？一个从未说出"对不起"的父亲，值得被原谅吗？还是我们能给出的，只是一种不求回报的宽恕？创伤到底是应该被讲述出来，还是有些沉默本该被尊重？ In this episode, we're joined by Caiwei, our friend from Pixel Perfect, to talk about two of last year's buzziest films about family trauma: Sentimental Value and Left-Handed Girl. One is a single-mother story set amid the neon chaos of a Taipei night market; the other is a quiet, slow-burning father-daughter reconciliation unfolding inside an old house in Oslo. On the surface, the cultural backdrops couldn't be more different, but underneath, both films are doing the same thing: turning a house into a vessel for family secrets, and asking how children end up carrying the unspoken trauma of the generation before them, inherited through silences the adults themselves can't put into words. Is the child's-eye filter a clever, light-touch device, or is it a way of prettifying and dodging real harm? Does a father who never says "I'm sorry" deserve to be forgiven — or is the most we can offer him a kind of grace that asks for nothing in return? And should trauma be spoken aloud at all, or is some silence owed its own respect? 【时间轴 The When】 03:50 - 《左撇子女孩》剧情简介：台北夜市里破碎的三代女性 26:25 - 两片中的孩子：以静 vs Eric，谁在拯救谁 31:30 - 母亲与姐姐角色的"男性意淫"式书写 45:43 - 父亲是"Art Monster"：唯一的爱的管道是作品 56:28 - 挪威二战历史、祖母之死与集体沉默 63:16 - Elle Fanning与美国：天真的旁观者，以及一把"骗人"的IKEA椅子 73:29 - Catherine Liu的"创伤文化"理论：好莱坞的同理心剧场 77:14 - 宽恕与原谅的区别：Nora 和 Agnes 的成长弧光 89:15 - 一部关于电影、表演与创伤消费的电影 03:50 - Left-Handed Girl plot rundown: three generations of women coming apart in a Taipei night market 26:25 - The kids in both films: Yijing vs. Eric — who's actually saving whom 31:30 - The mother and older sister as "male-gaze fantasy" — how their characters are written 45:43 - The father as "Art Monster": art as his only channel for love 56:28 - Norway's WWII history, the grandmother's death, and a collective silence 63:16 - Elle Fanning and America: the innocent bystander, plus one very deceptive IKEA chair 73:29 - Catherine Liu's "trauma culture" theory: Hollywood's theater of empathy 77:14 - Grace vs. forgiveness: the arcs of Nora and Agnes 89:15 - A film about filmmaking, performance, and the consumption of trauma 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡： 海外用户：https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户：https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱：cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信：CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

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Today, I'm honored to reconnect with Dr. Tommy Wood. He is a neuroscientist, a performance coach, and an elite-level professional nerd. He's also currently an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington. He received his bachelor's in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In our conversation, we discuss his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and he explains how dementia is a confluence of factors that accumulate over decades, important contributors to dementia, and ways we can help prevent it. We explore the concept of headroom, specific risk factors for neurocognitive decline, brain fog in midlife, the 10-year HRT timing window, and the evidence supporting these concepts. Dr. Tommy shares what we can learn from his work with elite-level athletes, along with some of the biggest misconceptions in the brain health space, and his 3s model of stimulation, sleep, and nutrient supply. He also explains why nutritional status matters for neurocognitive function. Stay tuned for today's insightful conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood. I loved his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and it will definitely be part of my must-reads for 2026! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why dementia is not one single disease but a clinical outcome with multiple causes How sleep, oral health, nutritional status, and chronic inflammation may all influence dementia risk What headroom is, and the factors that help maintain it and protect cognitive function How the disease processes leading to dementia often begin decades before symptoms appear What the research suggests about the best time to start hormone therapy for brain health How Formula One drivers and elite athletes tend to prioritize sleep, nutrition, recovery, and focused work over chasing perfection How frequent notifications and interruptions train the brain to expect distraction, making sustained concentration more difficult How both overeating and chronic under-fueling can impair brain health How lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, even in people with APOE4 Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood On his website On Instagram The Stimulated Mind Substack

Åtte småkommuner satser enorme summer på den amerikanske børsen etter råd fra finansmeglere fra Oslo. Så kollapser Wall Street. I NRK Radio fra 25.07.2026. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

On the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at films that confine their action to a single day (and occasionally, night). From the high-stakes urban odyssey of Martin Scorsese's After Hours to the quiet contemplation of Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7, what difference does a day make to cinema?Ellen talks to screenwriter and novelist David Nicholls, whose international bestseller One Day followed a couple who meet on 15th July 1988, revisiting their lives on the same date every year for the next two decades.She also talks to creative writing professor and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Kim Krizan, who co-wrote Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, the first two films in director Richard Linklater's time-constrained romantic drama trilogy. Meanwhile, Mark speaks to writer-director and Ferris Bueller superfan Emma Seligman, whose breakthrough feature Shiva Baby wrought extraordinary tension and comedy from the course of a single afternoon. And Mark also speaks to Danish-Norwegian director Joachim Trier. Now perhaps best known for Oscar nominees Sentimental Value and The Worst Person In The World, Trier made one of modern cinema's finest single-day films with 2011's Oslo, August 31st, which follows recovering heroin addict Anders over the course of a day and night. Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Racing Against Time: A Tale of Resilience and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-24-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sommeren strakte seg lat og varm over Oslo.En: The summer stretched out lazy and warm over Oslo.No: På Oslo universitetssykehus filtrerte det solsiktige lyset gjennom de store vinduene.En: At Oslo universitetssykehus, the sunny light filtered through the large windows.No: Inne, i de travle korridorene, befant Sindre seg på avdelingen for rehabilitering.En: Inside, in the busy corridors, Sindre found himself in the rehabilitation department.No: Han så rastløst på klokka.En: He looked restlessly at the clock.No: Han sørget over hver eneste tapte treningsdag.En: He mourned every single lost training day.No: "Jeg må tilbake på banen," sa Sindre bestemt til sin venn Erika.En: "I have to get back on the field," said Sindre determinedly to his friend Erika.No: Hun satt ved siden av ham, et mildt smil på leppene, men med en bekymrende rynke i pannen.En: She sat next to him, a gentle smile on her lips, but with a worrying wrinkle on her forehead.No: "Det viktigste nå er at du blir helt frisk," svarte Erika rolig.En: "The most important thing now is for you to get completely well," replied Erika calmly.No: Hun visste hvor mye idrett betydde for ham, men hun så også faretegnene.En: She knew how much sports meant to him, but she also saw the warning signs.No: Hun drømte selv om en karriere i medisin og hadde lært om viktigheten av å lytte til kroppen.En: She herself dreamed of a career in medicine and had learned about the importance of listening to the body.No: Sindre var en konkurranseperson.En: Sindre was a competitive person.No: Løp var livet hans.En: Running was his life.No: Med en stor friidrettskonkurranse rett rundt hjørnet, følte han at tiden var i ferd med å løpe ut.En: With a major athletics competition just around the corner, he felt that time was running out.No: "Legen sier at jeg må ta det rolig, men jeg føler meg bra," argumenterte Sindre.En: "The doctor says I have to take it easy, but I feel fine," argued Sindre.No: Han hadde allerede bestemt seg for å hoppe over noen rehabiliteringsøvelser.En: He had already decided to skip some rehabilitation exercises.No: Erika presset leppene sammen og tenkte nøye gjennom hva hun skulle si.En: Erika pressed her lips together and thought carefully about what she should say.No: "Sindre, jeg vet det er vanskelig.En: "Sindre, I know it's hard.No: Men du risikerer å skade deg enda mer," sa hun med en stemme full av omsorg.En: But you're risking injuring yourself even more," she said with a voice full of care.No: Men Sindres rastløshet vant.En: But Sindre's restlessness won.No: Han ignorerte Erikas forsøk på å minne ham om legens råd.En: He ignored Erika's attempts to remind him of the doctor's advice.No: Han begynte å trene igjen, altfor tidlig.En: He started training again, far too early.No: "Se!En: "See!No: Det går fint!En: It's going fine!"No: " ropte han stolt mens han jogget lett opp og ned gangen en ettermiddag.En: he shouted proudly as he jogged lightly up and down the hallway one afternoon.No: Men allerede dagen etter, klarte han ikke å stå opp fra sengen uten smerter.En: But already the next day, he couldn't get out of bed without pain.No: Han innså med et tungt hjerte hva dette betydde: Han kunne ikke delta i konkurransen.En: He realized with a heavy heart what this meant: He could not participate in the competition.No: Skuffelsen var stor, nesten uutholdelig.En: The disappointment was great, almost unbearable.No: Erika, som hadde fulgt hans fremgang og forgjeves advart ham, bestemte seg for å snakke direkte til ham.En: Erika, who had followed his progress and had vainly warned him, decided to speak directly to him.No: Hun satte seg på sengekanten, holdt hans hånd.En: She sat down on the edge of the bed, holding his hand.No: "Jeg vil ikke at du skal sette helsen din i fare, Sindre," sa hun.En: "I don't want you to put your health at risk, Sindre," she said.No: "Å bli frisk krever tid.En: "Getting well takes time."No: "Sindre så inn i hennes bekymrede øyne og følte noe gi etter.En: Sindre looked into her concerned eyes and felt something give way.No: Stoltheten hans sank, men en ny følelse kom frem – forståelse.En: His pride sank, but a new feeling emerged – understanding.No: "Du har rett, Erika," mumlet han.En: "You're right, Erika," he mumbled.No: "Jeg må ta vare på kroppen min.En: "I need to take care of my body."No: "Erika smilte, lettet.En: Erika smiled, relieved.No: Hun så at Sindre endelig hadde innsett viktigheten av å lytte til sin egen kropp.En: She saw that Sindre had finally realized the importance of listening to his own body.No: "Når du er klar, vil du bli enda sterkere.En: "When you're ready, you'll be even stronger.No: Det er jeg sikker på," sa hun.En: I'm sure of it," she said.No: I tiden som fulgte, gikk Sindre tilbake til legen, denne gangen mer ydmyk.En: In the time that followed, Sindre returned to the doctor, this time more humble.No: Han fulgte alle anbefalingene til punkt og prikke.En: He followed all the recommendations to the letter.No: Han lærte å være tålmodig og sette pris på prosessen med å helbrede.En: He learned to be patient and to appreciate the process of healing.No: Midsommer kom, og de to vennene feiret med bål og sang i byens park.En: Midsummer came, and the two friends celebrated with bonfires and songs in the city's park.No: Sindre, nå en forsiktig optimist, hadde lært å veie drømmer opp mot helsen.En: Sindre, now a cautious optimist, had learned to weigh dreams against health.No: Erika, på sin side, hadde fått bekreftet sin lidenskap for medisin.En: Erika, for her part, had confirmed her passion for medicine.No: Hun følte seg sterkere i sin beslutning om å hjelpe andre med å finne balanse i livet, akkurat slik hun hadde hjulpet Sindre.En: She felt stronger in her decision to help others find balance in life, just as she had helped Sindre.No: I stedet for å være på sidelinjen, ønsket hun å bidra til noe større i verden.En: Instead of being on the sidelines, she wanted to contribute to something greater in the world.No: Da den varme sommeren avtok, hadde de begge vokst.En: When the warm summer subsided, they had both grown.No: Ikke bare som venner, men også som individer som forstod betydningen av tålmodighet og omsorg.En: Not only as friends but also as individuals who understood the significance of patience and care. Vocabulary Words:stretched: straktelazy: latfiltered: filtrertecorridors: korridorenerestlessly: rastløstmourned: sørgetdeterminedly: bestemtwrinkle: rynkeforehead: pannencalmly: roligcare: omsorgvainly: forgjevesdisappointment: skuffelsenalmost: nestenunbearable: uutholdeligrisk: risikereignored: ignorerteignored: ignorertepatient: tålmodigprocess: prosesshealing: helbredeconfirm: bekreftetcontribute: bidrapassion: lidenskapsidelines: sidelinjenbalance: balansecautious: forsiktigoptimist: optimistemerged: kom fremunderstanding: forståelse

Ep 293 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Ask Behind the Mask (Class 10) In class 10, we study "The Ask Behind the Mask," focusing on the five primary needs hidden by aggression: safety, dignity, belonging, control, and grief. We explore real-world cases from Detroit union lines to Oslo transit disputes to show how "mis-filed requests" can be translated into shared values. We provide micro-practices like the "Protective Question" and the "Dignity Prefix." Homework: Look up the CNVC Needs List and identify which of the "five asks" resonates with you today. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about translating an aggressive comment using the "Protective Question." Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, which serves as the definitive manual on looking past aggressive masks to identify unmet universal human needs through actionable communication practices, and High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley, an insightful examination of how people get stuck in toxic conflict loops that highlights the specific tool of looping as a powerful validation micro-practice to break out. Learning Topics: The Five Asks (Safety, Dignity, Belonging, Control, Grief); Validation vs. Agreement; The Detroit Union Case; The Oslo Bus Driver Case; The Protective Question; The Dignity Prefix. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/

Which is the most hygienic for cleaning your kitchen?Most of us will be familiar with the cheap packs of coloured kitchen sponges with the abrasive tops, used for washing dishes and wiping surfaces. But could they be harbouring a host of bacterial baddies?Listener Caroline wants to know as she uses them regularly and even goes as far as running them through the washing machine to keep them cleaner for longer! Does that really work? And are there concerns about these sponges releasing microplastics? Would alternatives like cloths or brushes be a better option?To answer all of these questions, presenter Greg Foot is joined by Markus Egert, Professor of Microbiology and Hygiene at Furtwangen University in southwest Germany and one of the authors of a major study into the hygiene of sponges; and Vilde Snekkevik, research scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research in Oslo.All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you've seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.RESEARCHER: JULIA RAVEY PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT

Which is the most hygienic for cleaning your kitchen?Most of us will be familiar with the cheap packs of coloured kitchen sponges with the abrasive tops, used for washing dishes and wiping surfaces. But could they be harbouring a host of bacterial baddies?Listener Caroline wants to know as she uses them regularly and even goes as far as running them through the washing machine to keep them cleaner for longer! Does that really work? And are there concerns about these sponges releasing microplastics? Would alternatives like cloths or brushes be a better option?To answer all of these questions, presenter Greg Foot is joined by Markus Egert, Professor of Microbiology and Hygiene at Furtwangen University in southwest Germany and one of the authors of a major study into the hygiene of sponges; and Vilde Snekkevik, research scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research in Oslo.All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you've seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.RESEARCHER: JULIA RAVEY PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sun's Sword: Unveiling Secrets and Saving Lives in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sverdet av solen lyste inn i de smale vinduene på Oslo Universitetssykehus, der menneskene inni kjempet mot en usynlig fiende.En: The sword of the sun shone into the narrow windows of Oslo Universitetssykehus, where the people inside were battling an invisible enemy.No: Det var sommer, men varmen som pleide å fylle korridorene med liv hadde blitt erstattet av en tung stillhet.En: It was summer, but the warmth that used to fill the corridors with life had been replaced by a heavy silence.No: En sykdom, ukjent og uvelkommen, bredte seg som skygger gjennom de lysere rommene.En: A disease, unknown and unwelcome, spread like shadows through the brighter rooms.No: Lars gikk raskt gjennom korridorene.En: Lars walked quickly through the corridors.No: Han var en dedikert lege, kjent for sine uortodokse metoder, men nå var han bekymret.En: He was a dedicated doctor, known for his unorthodox methods, but now he was worried.No: Det skulle ikke være et ukjent scenario for ham.En: This shouldn't have been an unfamiliar scenario for him.No: Lars visste hva han gjorde, men denne gangen var det annerledes.En: Lars knew what he was doing, but this time it was different.No: Han hadde aldri sett noe lignende.En: He had never seen anything like it.No: Ingrid var ved hans side.En: Ingrid was by his side.No: Hun var en sykepleier med spesialisering i tropiske sykdommer og bar på en hemmelighet fra fortiden.En: She was a nurse specializing in tropical diseases and carried a secret from the past.No: Hun hadde sett et lignende utbrudd en gang, langt borte fra Oslo.En: She had seen a similar outbreak once, far away from Oslo.No: "Lars," sa Ingrid, "vi må finne ut av dette. Vi kan ikke miste flere pasienter."En: "Lars," said Ingrid, "we have to figure this out. We cannot lose more patients."No: Samtidig maktet noen skjulte hjørner av sykehuset og deres hemmeligheter bare én person å navigere – Kjell, vaktmesteren.En: Meanwhile, some hidden corners of the hospital and their secrets could only be navigated by one person—Kjell, the janitor.No: Han hadde øyne på alt som skjedde, og nøkler til steder de fleste aldri så.En: He had eyes on everything that happened and keys to places most never saw.No: Uten at noen hadde spurt, hadde han snappet opp biter med informasjon.En: Without anyone asking, he had picked up bits of information.No: Nå, virret tankene hans tilbake til en hendelse i hans tidligere arbeidssted før Oslo.En: Now, his thoughts wandered back to an incident at his previous workplace before Oslo.No: En lignende sykdom, et lite sporet hint...En: A similar disease, a barely traced hint...No: Lars stolte på Kjell.En: Lars trusted Kjell.No: De tre samlet seg i kalde, sterile rom, hvor hverken lys eller mørke virket vennlig.En: The three gathered in cold, sterile rooms, where neither light nor darkness seemed friendly.No: De visste at for å finne kilden måtte de bryte regler.En: They knew to find the source, they would have to break the rules.No: Lars tok avgjørelsen om å jobbe tett med Ingrid og Kjell, selv om det kunne risikere karrieren hans.En: Lars made the decision to work closely with Ingrid and Kjell, even though it could risk his career.No: Samme kveld utførte de sine egne tester, utenom protokollene.En: That same evening, they conducted their own tests, outside the protocols.No: Det var en kamp mot tid.En: It was a race against time.No: Situasjonen var kritisk, og myndighetene truet med å stenge deler av sykehuset.En: The situation was critical, and the authorities threatened to shut down parts of the hospital.No: Omsider ledet sporene dem til noe uventet.En: Finally, the clues led them to something unexpected.No: "Parasitt," mumlet Ingrid.En: "Parasite," muttered Ingrid.No: Troen hennes ble styrket av resultatene.En: Her belief was strengthened by the results.No: Kjell nikket stille, et øyeblikk trakk tilbake til hendelsene han hadde sett tidligere.En: Kjell nodded quietly, momentarily drawn back to events he had seen before.No: "Dette har jeg sett før," sa han.En: "I've seen this before," he said.No: Han husket – det var forsyninger, et lager som ingen lenger overvåket.En: He remembered—it was supplies, a storage area that no one monitored anymore.No: Mot alle odds klarte de å finne kilden.En: Against all odds, they managed to find the source.No: Til slutt oppdaget de de infiserte forsyningene og innehold sykdommen.En: In the end, they discovered the infected supplies and contained the illness.No: Sykehuset ble reddet fra lukking.En: The hospital was saved from closing.No: Lars, Ingrid og Kjell hadde lykkes, men hadde også forandret seg.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Kjell had succeeded, but they had also changed.No: Lars lærte verdien av samarbeid og utradisjonelle veier.En: Lars learned the value of collaboration and unconventional paths.No: Ingrid fant ro med fortiden sin.En: Ingrid found peace with her past.No: Kjell, endelig, ble anerkjent for sitt mot og bidrag.En: Kjell, finally, was recognized for his bravery and contribution.No: Sammen, etterlate de en historie av håp i sykehusets lange korridorer, der solen igjen kunne skinne.En: Together, they left behind a story of hope in the hospital's long corridors, where the sun could shine once again. Vocabulary Words:sword: sverdshine: lysenarrow: smaleinvisible: usynligcorridors: korridoreneunorthodox: uortodoksescenarios: scenariounfamiliar: ukjentspecializing: spesialiseringtropical: tropiskeoutbreak: utbruddnavigate: navigerejanitor: vaktmesterensterile: steriledarkness: mørkeprotocols: protokolleneauthorities: myndighetenecritical: kritiskparasite: parasittunexpected: uventetsupplies: forsyningerstorage: lagermonitored: overvåketcontained: inneholdcollaboration: samarbeidunconventional: utradisjonellecontribution: bidragbravery: motcorridors: korridorerpeace: ro

Why I don't hate the person who tried to kill me in Norway's worst terror attack from a far-right extremist. Bjorn Ihler speaks to Lives Less Ordinary, the podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Fifteen years ago today, on 22 July 2011, Bjorn Ihler was a 20-year-old performing arts student and a member of the youth division of the Norwegian Labour Party. He participated in the Party's summer camp on Utøya island, about 35km from Norway's capital Oslo, when Norway suffered its worst terror attack in recent history. Anders Breivik was a far-right extremist who launched a bomb attack on government offices in Oslo. Two hours later he attacked the summer camp that Bjorn was attending. 77 people were killed that day – the majority on the island. Bjorn survived and helped save two young boys who were also on Utøya. Just days after the incident Bjorn threw himself into trying to understand how someone could behave this way. Today, Bjorn is an expert in preventing radicalisation and extremism and alongside his wife co-founded the Khalifa Ihler Institute which promotes peace, human rights, and community. Presenter: Jo FidgenFor more extraordinary personal stories, search for Lives Less Ordinary wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Epic Falls & Friendship: A Day in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-22-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigelandsparken, midt i Oslo, var sommeren på sitt vakreste.En: In Vigelandsparken, in the middle of Oslo, the summer was at its most beautiful.No: Solen skinte klart over statuene som sto majestetisk blant besøkende.En: The sun shone brightly over the statues standing majestically among the visitors.No: Barn lo, og lukten av nyklippet gress fylte luften.En: Children laughed, and the smell of freshly cut grass filled the air.No: Blant alle disse menneskene var tre venner: Lars, Sigrid og Kjell.En: Among all these people were three friends: Lars, Sigrid, and Kjell.No: Lars stod foran Monolitten, en av parkens mest berømte skulpturer.En: Lars stood in front of the Monolitten, one of the park's most famous sculptures.No: Han så opp nervøst.En: He looked up nervously.No: "Er du sikker på at vi kan gjøre dette?En: "Are you sure we can do this?"No: " spurte han og så på Kjell som allerede klatret opp trappen.En: he asked, looking at Kjell, who was already climbing the stairs.No: Sigrid, med kameraet klart, nikket.En: Sigrid, with her camera ready, nodded.No: "Vi må få vinkelen riktig!En: "We have to get the angle right!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: Hun var rolig og sikker, som alltid.En: She was calm and confident, as always.No: "Kom igjen, Lars!En: "Come on, Lars!No: Vi kan vinne konkurransen!En: We can win the competition!"No: " ropte Kjell, alltid den energiske, og han vinket til Lars.En: shouted Kjell, always the energetic one, and he waved to Lars.No: Lars visste at dette bildet måtte tas fra en høyde, men hans klønete natur og frykt for høyder gjorde det vanskelig.En: Lars knew that this picture had to be taken from a height, but his clumsy nature and fear of heights made it difficult.No: Med ett dypt pust begynte Lars å klatre.En: With a deep breath, Lars began to climb.No: Alt gikk mer eller mindre bra til de nådde en høyere plattform.En: Everything went more or less well until they reached a higher platform.No: Kjell fortsatte å le og fortelle vitser for å lette på stemningen.En: Kjell kept laughing and telling jokes to lighten the mood.No: "Hva er det verste som kan skje?En: "What's the worst that can happen?"No: " spurte han rett før han snublet og traff Lars, som mistet balansen.En: he asked just before he stumbled and bumped into Lars, who lost his balance.No: Med en kjedereaksjon snublet også alle tre nedover trinnene.En: In a chain reaction, all three stumbled down the steps.No: Latteren deres blandet seg med lyden av kamera som falt til bakken.En: Their laughter mixed with the sound of the camera falling to the ground.No: "Vi ødela alt!En: "We ruined everything!"No: " sa Lars, mens han prøvde å reise seg.En: said Lars, while trying to get up.No: Men Sigrid begynte å le.En: But Sigrid started to laugh.No: "Du vil ikke tro hva jeg fikk på film," sa hun og viste dem kameraet.En: "You won't believe what I caught on film," she said and showed them the camera.No: Der var en video av fallet - både komisk og ekte.En: There was a video of the fall—both comedic and genuine.No: Selv om de ikke fikk det perfekte bildet, gikk videoen raskt viralt.En: Even though they didn't get the perfect picture, the video quickly went viral.No: Turister rundt dem lo og klappet, imponert av deres gode sportsånd.En: Tourists around them laughed and clapped, impressed by their good sportsmanship.No: De tre vennene skjønte at de hadde ufrivillig skapt noe enda bedre – ekte moro blant venner.En: The three friends realized that they had inadvertently created something even better—genuine fun among friends.No: "Perfekte minner er de du lager uten å prøve for hardt," sa Sigrid og smilte.En: "Perfect memories are the ones you make without trying too hard," said Sigrid with a smile.No: Lars, som først hadde vært så ivrig på å vinne konkurransen, følte seg plutselig fri.En: Lars, who had initially been so eager to win the competition, suddenly felt free.No: Han skjønte at det ikke handlet om selve bildet, men om å ha det gøy med sine beste venner.En: He realized that it wasn't about the picture itself, but about having fun with his best friends.No: Og slik endte dagen deres i Vigelandsparken – ikke med seieren Lars hadde forestilt seg, men med en latterfylt opplevelse som de aldri ville glemme.En: And so their day ended in Vigelandsparken—not with the victory Lars had imagined, but with a laughter-filled experience that they would never forget.No: I tillegg hadde de fått mange nye følgere som ville se hva de tre vennene ville finne på neste gang.En: Additionally, they gained many new followers who wanted to see what the three friends would come up with next.No: Dette var jo bare begynnelsen!En: This was just the beginning! Vocabulary Words:majestically: majestetisknervously: nervøstcompetition: konkurransenclumsy: kløneteplatform: plattformbalance: balansenstumbled: snubletgenuine: ektesportsmanship: sportsåndimpressed: imponertfollowers: følgereinadvertently: ufrivilligangle: vinkelenenergetic: energiskeheight: høydefear: fryktlaughing: lelighten: lettereaction: reaksjonsteps: trinneneexperience: opplevelsevictory: seierenmemories: minnereager: ivrigviral: viraltstatues: statuenetourists: turistersmell: luktenmonument: skulpturercomedic: komisk

Thorsten Frei als neuer Fraktionsvorsitzender der Union nominiert, Hitze und Trockenheit: Landwirte leiden und bereiten sich auf die Zukunft vor, KI von OpenAI hackt selbstständig externes Unternehmen, Ukrainischer Präsident Selenskyj ernennt neuen Armeechef, Gedenkveranstaltung zum 10. Jahrestag des rassistischen Anschlags im Olympia-Einkaufszentrum in München, Weitere Nachrichten im Überblick, Gaimersheim: Wie Schüler Kindern das Schwimmen beibringen, Das Wetter Korrektur: In den Tagesthemen vom 22.7.2026 wurde im Nachrichtenblock irrtümlich vermeldet, dass der Rechtsterrorist Breivik vor 12 Jahren seine Taten in Oslo und Utoya beging. Richtig ist, dass die Attentate bereits vor 15 Jahren begangen wurden. Das haben wir geändert. In den Tagesthemen vom 22.7.2026 hieß es in dem Beitrag zum 10. Jahrestag des Anschlags im Olympia-Einkaufszentrum in München, dass der Anschlag am 22.7.2018 stattgefunden habe. Richtig ist, dass der Anschlag am 22.7.2016 stattfand. Wir haben den Beitrag geändert.

Det har gått femton år sedan terrordåden på Utøya och i regeringskvarteret i Oslo. Ali Esbati överlevde attacken på Utøya den 22 juli 2011. Nu berättar han om minnena från den dagen, hur händelsen har präglat honom och hur han ser på Anders Behring Breivik och terrordåden i dag. Gäst: Ali Esbati, överlevare från terrorattacken och tidigare riksdagsledamot för Vänsterpartiet samt ledarskribent på Aftonbladet. Programledare och producent: Jesper Spanne. Klipp från: SVT, TV4 Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se.

Ellen Thommessen is a Norwegian milliner and costume maker who trained in Oslo, Stockholm then London under Rose Cory and in the workroom of Phillip Somerville in the early 1990s. She now leads the costume workroom at Oslo Nye Teater and co‑coordinates the Oslo Hat Walk alongside other freelance making. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/07/ellen-thommessen/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com The Hat Magazine www.thehatmagazine.com Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery www.themillineryretreat.com Barcelona Hat Days www.barcelonahatdays.com HATalk www.hatalk.com Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Stadig flere ønsker å utsette barnas mobildebut. Skjermfri og mobilfri barndom er blitt det nye idealet. Også vi voksne blir stadig mer bevisste på egen skjermtid, og mange ønsker å gjøre noe med det. Kan produktene til et lite norsk selskap, notert på Oslo Børs, være løsningen? Gründer og administrerende direktør Sten Kirkbak i Xplora Technologies gjester E24-podden, hvor han blant annet forteller om de dramatiske minuttene på et kjøpesenter i Oslo da ideen til selskapet oppstod, hva selskapet tjener penger på, og hvordan det er å konkurrere med de store teknologigigantene. Med programleder Ina Vedde-Fjærestad og produsent Erik Holm-Nyvold. Ansvarlig redaktør Lars Håkon Grønning. Hør E24-podden der du hører podkast. Analyser, nyheter og innsikt i business og næringsliv. Episoden ble første gang publisert februar 2026. E24-podden ble i mai 2025 kåret til årets aktualitetspodkast under Medieprisene i Bergen.

In July 2011 Bjorn Ihler was a 20-year-old performing arts student and a member of the youth division of the Norwegian Labour Party. He participated in the Party's summer camp on Utøya island, about 35km from Norway's capital Oslo, when Norway suffered its worst terror attacks in recent history. Anders Breivik was a far-right extremist who launched a bomb attack on government offices in Oslo. Two hours later he attacked the summer camp that Bjorn was attending. 77 people were killed that day – the majority on the island. Bjorn survived and helped save two young boys who were also on Utøya. Just days after the incident Bjorn threw himself into trying to understand how someone could behave this way; he read Breivik's far-right manifesto, attended the trial and as many court sessions as he could, and spoke to countless former extremists. Today, Bjorn is an expert in preventing radicalisation and extremism and alongside his wife co-founded the Khalifa Ihler Institute which promotes peace, human rights, and community.Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: May CameronLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Innovation Triumphs: A Bold Proposal Saves the Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte gjennom de store vinduene i den moderne kontorbygningen i Oslo.En: The sun shone through the large windows of the modern office building in Oslo.No: Det var midtsommer, og folk gledet seg til varme kvelder på uteserveringer.En: It was midsummer, and people were looking forward to warm evenings at outdoor cafes.No: Men for Lars var dagen fylt med nervøsitet.En: But for Lars, the day was filled with nervousness.No: I dag skulle han presentere et viktig prosjektforslag, en plan som kunne redde avdelingen fra oppsigelser.En: Today, he was to present an important project proposal, a plan that could save the department from layoffs.No: Lars var en pliktoppfyllende prosjektleder.En: Lars was a diligent project manager.No: Han hadde jobbet hardt for å komme opp med en løsning som kunne overbevise sjefen hans, Ingrid, og hele ledergruppen.En: He had worked hard to come up with a solution that could convince his boss, Ingrid, and the entire management team.No: Ingrid var kjent for å være streng, men rettferdig.En: Ingrid was known to be strict but fair.No: Hun la merke til detaljer som ingen andre, og Lars viste at han måtte overbevise henne først og fremst.En: She noticed details that no one else did, and Lars knew he had to convince her first and foremost.No: Men det var ikke bare Ingrid han måtte tenke på.En: But it wasn't just Ingrid he had to think about.No: Sven var hans kollega og største rival.En: Sven was his colleague and biggest rival.No: Alltid klar til å påpeke feil og svakheter.En: Always ready to point out faults and weaknesses.No: Lars følte alltid Sven pustet ham i nakken, spesielt på dager som denne.En: Lars always felt Sven breathing down his neck, especially on days like this.No: Han hadde hørt Sven småhviske om hvor usikkert forslaget hans virket.En: He had heard Sven whispering about how uncertain his proposal seemed.No: Lars begynte å tvile på seg selv.En: Lars started to doubt himself.No: Men Lars hadde en plan.En: But Lars had a plan.No: Han hadde lagt til et innovativt element i presentasjonen.En: He had added an innovative element to the presentation.No: Det var risikabelt, men det kunne også være akkurat det de trengte for å skille seg ut.En: It was risky, but it could also be exactly what they needed to stand out.No: Da klokken slo ti, var det tid for å gå inn i møterommet.En: When the clock struck ten, it was time to enter the meeting room.No: Luften var spent, og alle blikk var rettet mot ham.En: The air was tense, and all eyes were on him.No: Han startet med enkle ord.En: He started with simple words.No: Det var viktig å forklare sakte og tydelig.En: It was important to explain slowly and clearly.No: Mens han nærmet seg den nye ideen, kjente han Sven gi et lite host som grep alles oppmerksomhet.En: As he approached the new idea, he felt Sven give a slight cough that grabbed everyone's attention.No: Dette var testen.En: This was the test.No: Lars tok et dypt åndedrag og fortsatte.En: Lars took a deep breath and continued.No: "Vi kan automatisere deler av prosessen," sa Lars med fast stemme.En: "We can automate parts of the process," said Lars with a firm voice.No: "Det vil ikke bare spare oss tid, men også redusere kostnadene drastisk.En: "It will not only save us time but also drastically reduce costs."No: " Han så raskt mot Ingrid, hvis øyenbryn var svakt løftet.En: He quickly looked towards Ingrid, whose eyebrows were slightly raised.No: En god reaksjon.En: A good reaction.No: Tiden gikk fort, men Lars fullførte presentasjonen.En: Time passed quickly, but Lars completed the presentation.No: Det var blandede reaksjoner, noen skeptiske, andre oppløftende.En: There were mixed reactions, some skeptical, others encouraging.No: Ingrid stilte klare, presise spørsmål, og Lars svarte med den beste selvtillit han kunne samle.En: Ingrid asked clear, precise questions, and Lars answered with the best confidence he could muster.No: Da møtet var over, var det fortsatt en spent stemning i rommet.En: When the meeting was over, there was still a tense atmosphere in the room.No: Noen timer senere kom avgjørelsen.En: A few hours later, the decision came.No: Prosjektet fikk grønt lys!En: The project got the green light!No: En lettelsens bølge skylte over Lars.En: A wave of relief washed over Lars.No: Ingrid nikket fornøyd mot ham, en gest han aldri hadde ventet fra henne.En: Ingrid nodded approvingly at him, a gesture he had never expected from her.No: Lars hadde stått opp mot frykten sin og tatt en sjanse.En: Lars had faced his fears and taken a chance.No: Ved å gjøre det hadde han ikke bare styrket sin egen selvtillit, han hadde også vunnet en viss respekt fra Ingrid, og selv Sven var stille da de gikk ut av kontoret den dagen.En: By doing so, he had not only strengthened his own self-confidence, but he had also gained a certain respect from Ingrid, and even Sven was silent as they left the office that day.No: Lars visste at veien fremover ikke ville bli lett, men nå hadde han tro på at han kunne klare hva som helst.En: Lars knew that the road ahead would not be easy, but now he believed he could handle anything.No: I skinnet fra den varme sommersolen smilte han for seg selv med nyvunnet styrke.En: In the glow of the warm summer sun, he smiled to himself with newfound strength. Vocabulary Words:shine: skinnynervousness: nervøsitetdiligent: pliktoppfyllendeconvince: overbevisestrict: strengnotice: merkerival: rivalwhisper: småhviskeuncertain: usikkertdoubt: tvileinnovative: innovativtattention: oppmerksomhetautomate: automatisereprocess: prosessreduce: reduserecosts: kostnadenedrastically: drastiskskeptical: skeptiskeencouraging: oppløftendeconfidence: selvtillitatmosphere: stemninggreen light: grønt lysrelief: lettelsegesture: geststrengthen: styrketrespect: respektbelieve: trohandle: klarenewfound: nyvunnestrength: styrke

Jo Nesbø is a writer, known as the king of 'Nordic Noir'. His internationally bestselling crime thrillers following the exploits of detective Harry Hole have been translated into fifty languages, sold over sixty million copies and have been adapted for film and TV. Being a bestselling author was not his first job. As a teenager, he played football professionally before an injury put paid to his sporting career. He played guitar and wrote songs for a band which then became very successful in Norway and he combined his gigging nightlife with a day job on Norway's stock market.His relentless schedule led to him taking time off from both the band and the stock market and whilst he was travelling on a plane to Australia, he wrote his first draft of his debut Harry Hole novel. He has since gone on to write thirteen Harry Hole novels along with children's stories and other standalone books.Jo lives in Oslo. DISC ONE: Perfect Skin - Lloyd Cole and the Commotions DISC TWO: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles DISC THREE: Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel DISC FOUR: I Can't Be Satisfied – Muddy Waters DISC FIVE: Bus to Baton Rouge - Lucinda Williams DISC SIX: Hand of God - Nick Cave, Warren Ellis DISC SEVEN: Swamp - Talking Heads DISC EIGHT: Independence Day - Bruce SpringsteenBOOK CHOICE: Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski LUXURY ITEM: A shoehorn CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Independence Day - Bruce Springsteen Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah TaylorDesert Island Discs has cast other writers away over the years including Lee Child, Steven King and Martina Cole. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.

WOW! History was made at the London Diamond League as Josh Kerr ran a mind-blowing 3:42.66 to break the men's mile world record, a mark that had stood since 1999, when Hicham El Guerrouj set it.Andy and Sarah unpack one of the greatest middle-distance performances we've ever seen, looking at the numbers behind the run and why it's such a landmark moment for the sport.Andy shares his own personal experience, having ranked number one in the world for the mile when he ran 3:49.38 in Oslo in 2008. He explains just how hard it is to run this event at the highest level, talks through how the race unfolded, and breaks down the perfectly executed pacing strategy that helped make history.Sarah, meanwhile, puts Josh's speed into context in her own way... by comparing it to the speed of a cat.

Parker Wolfe was the 43rd man on a 42-man Olympic list. Now, he's making the case for rookie of the year in professional running.Dominic sits down with the Swoosh TC Flagstaff star to unpack a debut season that reads like a highlight reel: a USATF cross country title on a muddy Portland course, top American honors at World XC in Tallahassee, a first sub-13 indoor 5K, a 12:49.45 Diamond League debut in Oslo, and a front-running Prefontaine Classic two-mile win over Grant Fisher.Parker opens up about going from top dog at UNC to "the new kid on the block" as a pro, why the professional peak is the hardest one to climb, and how he nearly committed to Duke before Chapel Hill won him over. He breaks down the transition from Chris Miltenberg to Mike Smith—more mileage, double thresholds, and a Flagstaff training group so deep he never lacks a partner, from Ethan Strand and Nico Young to the occasional Galen Rupp appearance. He makes his case that full buy-in beats a perfect program, walks through the Mo Farah-inspired tactics behind his gutsy front-running win at Hayward, and lands on the lesson at the heart of it all: people overestimate what they can do in a season and underestimate what they can do in a couple years of consistency.Plus, decoding Nike's confusingly structured Swoosh TC, Parker's five-runner Netflix docuseries cast, Nuggets loyalty, and the Lil Wayne deposition tape Coach Smith screened before Cross Nationals.Tap into the Parker Wolfe Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S   -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs⁠-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop $20 off your next Attuned scan:⁠ https://attuned.health/discount/TRE20?ref=TRE20⁠ Instagram:⁠ @parkerw19⁠ 

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Strength in the Storms of Geirangerfjord Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Himmelen over Geirangerfjord var dyp blå, men tunge grå skyer truet i horisonten.En: The sky over Geirangerfjord was deep blue, but heavy gray clouds threatened on the horizon.No: Sigrid og Einar sto ved starten av en populær sti.En: Sigrid and Einar stood at the start of a popular trail.No: Sigrids øyne var festet på fjellene mens Einar sjekket kartet.En: Sigrid's eyes were fixed on the mountains while Einar checked the map.No: "Vi burde starte," foreslo Einar, full av energi og eventyrlyst.En: "We should start," suggested Einar, full of energy and a sense of adventure.No: Sigrid, som nylig hadde gått gjennom et vanskelig brudd, så på broren sin med takknemlighet.En: Sigrid, who had recently gone through a difficult breakup, looked at her brother with gratitude.No: Einar hadde kommet hele veien fra Oslo for å tilbringe tid med henne.En: Einar had come all the way from Oslo to spend time with her.No: "Ja, la oss gå," svarte hun, i håp om at fjorden kunne gi henne ro i sjelen.En: "Yes, let's go," she replied, hoping the fjord could bring her peace of mind.No: De begynte å vandre oppover, omfavnet av de majestetiske fjellene som omkranset dem.En: They began to hike upwards, embraced by the majestic mountains surrounding them.No: Ned under dem glitret det dype vannet i Geirangerfjorden.En: Below them, the deep waters of Geirangerfjord sparkled.No: Sigrid følte en stille styrke vokse i henne for hvert steg hun tok.En: Sigrid felt a quiet strength grow within her with every step she took.No: Men etter et par timer begynte vinden å tilta.En: But after a couple of hours, the wind began to pick up.No: Sigrids tanker vendte tilbake til skyene de hadde sett tidligere.En: Sigrid's thoughts returned to the clouds they had seen earlier.No: "Einar, hva om stormen kommer raskere enn vi tror?" spurte hun bekymret.En: "What if the storm comes faster than we think, Einar?" she asked worriedly.No: Einar, alltid den ivrige eventyrer, smilte.En: Einar, always the eager adventurer, smiled.No: "Vi kan nok rekke toppen, hva sier du? Tenk på utsikten!" Han så oppmuntrende på henne, men Sigrid nølte.En: "We can probably make it to the top, what do you say? Think of the view!" He looked encouragingly at her, but Sigrid hesitated.No: "Været kan endre seg raskt. Vi må være fornuftige," sa Sigrid bestemt.En: "The weather can change quickly. We have to be sensible," said Sigrid firmly.No: Einar så spenningen forsvinne fra ansiktet, men nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Einar saw the excitement fade from his face, but nodded understandingly.No: "Du har rett, la oss snu."En: "You're right, let's turn back."No: De begynte å gå ned igjen.En: They began to walk back down.No: Regndråpene kom stille først, men brått ble det en ekte storm.En: The raindrops came quietly at first, but suddenly it turned into a real storm.No: De klamret seg til stien, og akkurat da de trodde det verste var over, slo en voldsom lyd gjennom fjellsidene.En: They clung to the path, and just when they thought the worst was over, a violent noise echoed through the mountainsides.No: Et jordskred hadde blokkert veien foran dem.En: A landslide had blocked the way ahead of them.No: Sigrid og Einar stoppet opp, hjertet dunket høyt i brystet.En: Sigrid and Einar stopped, their hearts pounding loudly in their chests.No: "Hva nå?" hvisket Sigrid, skimtet restene av jorden foran dem.En: "What now?" whispered Sigrid, glimpsing the remains of the earth in front of them.No: Einar, som endelig forsto alvoret, pekte mot en smal sti til venstre.En: Einar, who finally understood the seriousness, pointed to a narrow path to the left.No: "Vi kan prøve den veien. Det er det eneste alternativet nå."En: "We can try that way. It's the only option now."No: Med forsiktige skritt balanserte de over det ujevne terrenget.En: With cautious steps, they balanced over the uneven terrain.No: Regnet gjorde klippene glatte, men de holdt fast i hverandre og fortsatte.En: The rain made the rocks slippery, but they held on to each other and continued.No: Sigrid kjente en ny energi i seg.En: Sigrid felt a new energy within her.No: En følelse av besluttsomhet og styrke hun så sårt hadde trengt.En: A sense of determination and strength she had so desperately needed.No: Etter det som føltes som en evighet, endte den smale stien ved stistarten.En: After what felt like an eternity, the narrow path ended at the trailhead.No: Foran dem sto en liten hytte; en tilflukt fra stormen.En: In front of them stood a small cabin; a refuge from the storm.No: De kom seg inn, tørre og slitne.En: They got inside, dry and exhausted.No: "Einar, takk," sa Sigrid mens hun åpnet en pose med mat.En: "Einar, thank you," said Sigrid as she opened a bag of food.No: "Denne turen har lært meg noe viktig."En: "This trip has taught me something important."No: "Og hva er det?" spurte Einar, lettet over å være trygg, men fortsatt bekymret for søsteren sin.En: "And what's that?" asked Einar, relieved to be safe but still concerned for his sister.No: "At jeg er sterkere enn jeg trodde," svarte Sigrid med et smil.En: "That I'm stronger than I thought," Sigrid replied with a smile.No: "Og at jeg alltid kan stole på familien min."En: "And that I can always rely on my family."No: De delte et måltid, mens vinden ulte utenfor husveggen.En: They shared a meal while the wind howled outside the cabin walls.No: Stormen brølte over Geirangerfjorden, men Sigrid følte seg rolig.En: The storm roared over Geirangerfjord, but Sigrid felt calm.No: Hun visste at det var håp, og at hver storm – enten i naturen eller livet – kunne overvinnes.En: She knew there was hope and that every storm – whether in nature or life – could be overcome.No: Med Einar ved sin side, våget hun å tro på nye begynnelser.En: With Einar by her side, she dared to believe in new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestetiskegratitude: takknemlighetadventurer: eventyrerhorizon: horisontensparkled: glitretsensible: fornuftigeviolently: voldsomuneven: ujevnedetermination: besluttsomhetrefuge: tilfluktlandslide: jordskredterrain: terrengetexhausted: slitneechoed: slosteep: dypeembraced: omfavnetnodded: nikketglimpse: skimtetraindrops: regndråpeneslippery: glatteovercome: overvinnescautious: forsiktigeencouragingly: oppmuntrenderetreat: snubravery: modgleamed: glinsetdared: vågetalternative: alternativettrailhead: stistartenrelief: lettet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Art in Motion: An Unexpected Bond at Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandsparken badet i sommersol.En: Vigelandsparken bathed in summer sun.No: Et mylder av mennesker beveget seg langs de gruslagte stiene, mens de beundret de mange skulpturene som prydet parken.En: A crowd of people moved along the gravel paths, admiring the many sculptures that adorned the park.No: Fuglesang fylte luften, og lett bris kilte kinnene til besøkende.En: Birdsong filled the air, and a light breeze tickled the cheeks of the visitors.No: Eirik satt på en benk med skisseblokken på fanget.En: Eirik sat on a bench with his sketchbook on his lap.No: Han studerte menneskene rundt seg, forsøkte å fange bevegelsene deres i raske pennestrøk.En: He studied the people around him, trying to capture their movements in quick strokes of his pen.No: Eirik var kunstner, en lokal en, på jakt etter inspirasjon.En: Eirik was an artist, a local one, searching for inspiration.No: Søken etter det perfekte motivet førte ham hit, til denne skulpturparken, hvor livets syklus var meiselkunst i sten.En: The quest for the perfect motif had led him here, to this sculpture park, where the cycle of life was carved in stone.No: Mens Eirik jobbet med sine skisser, så Magnus, hans beste venn, på med en oppmuntrende nikk.En: While Eirik worked on his sketches, Magnus, his best friend, watched with an encouraging nod.No: “Kanskje du skulle prøve å snakke med noen,” foreslo Magnus.En: "Maybe you should try talking to someone," suggested Magnus.No: Eirik rynket på nesen, uvillig til å bryte sin kunstneriske boble.En: Eirik wrinkled his nose, reluctant to break his artistic bubble.No: Han foretrakk stillheten, uttrykt gjennom linjene på papiret.En: He preferred the silence, expressed through the lines on the paper.No: Sunniva, en nysgjerrig journalist, var også i parken.En: Sunniva, a curious journalist, was also in the park.No: Hun så etter historier, noe som kunne gjøre hennes artikkel om Oslos kulturelle landemerker enestående.En: She was searching for stories, something that could make her article on Oslo's cultural landmarks stand out.No: Hennes notatbok var fylt med beskrivelser av skulpturene, men hun manglet den personlige vinklingen.En: Her notebook was filled with descriptions of the sculptures, but she lacked the personal angle.No: Hun lot blikket gli over parken, i håp om å finne noe - eller noen - som kunne gi hennes historie liv.En: She let her gaze roam over the park, hoping to find something—or someone—that could bring her story to life.No: Plutselig fanget hun et glimt av Eiriks skisser i sollyset.En: Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Eirik's sketches in the sunlight.No: Linjene hans virket levende, nesten som om de var i bevegelse.En: His lines seemed alive, almost as if they were in motion.No: Det vekket hennes interesse.En: It piqued her interest.No: Forsiktig nærmet hun seg.En: Cautiously, she approached.No: “Hei,” sa hun vennlig, “er det greit om jeg ser?En: "Hi," she said kindly, "is it okay if I take a look?"No: ”Eirik så opp, litt overrasket, men nikket.En: Eirik looked up, a bit surprised, but nodded.No: Her var en fremmed som for en gangs skyld ikke forstyrret ham, men viste ærlig interesse.En: Here was a stranger who, for once, didn't disturb him but showed genuine interest.No: De snakket om tegningene, skulpturene og byen rundt dem.En: They talked about the drawings, the sculptures, and the city around them.No: Eirik merket hvordan samtalen, energisk og full av Sunnivas nysgjerrighet, startet en ild i ham.En: Eirik noticed how the conversation, energetic and full of Sunniva's curiosity, ignited a fire within him.No: “Jeg heter Sunniva,” presenterte hun seg omsider med et bredt smil.En: "My name is Sunniva," she eventually introduced herself with a broad smile.No: “Og du?En: "And you?"No: ”"Eirik," svarte han, “det er hyggelig å treffe deg.En: "Eirik," he replied, "it's nice to meet you."No: ” Det var kanskje ikke hans vanlig måte å treffe folk på, men noe ved Sunniva gjorde det enkelt.En: It may not have been his usual way of meeting people, but something about Sunniva made it easy.No: Sunniva delte med Eirik om hvordan hun ville skrive om Oslos kultur for å vise leserne den ekte sjarmen.En: Sunniva shared with Eirik how she wanted to write about Oslo's culture to show readers its true charm.No: Eirik begynte å se parken, og alle de forbipasserende menneskene, gjennom hennes øyne.En: Eirik began to see the park, and all the passing people, through her eyes.No: Det var som om en ny verden åpnet seg.En: It was as if a new world had opened up.No: Som dagen gikk, ble Eirik og Sunniva stadig mer inspirert av hverandre.En: As the day passed, Eirik and Sunniva became increasingly inspired by each other.No: Eirik oppdaget at han kunne uttrykke følelser han aldri før hadde satt på papir.En: Eirik discovered that he could express emotions he had never before put on paper.No: Sunniva bestemte at artikkelen hennes også skulle inkludere Eiriks særegne syn på kunst.En: Sunniva decided that her article would also include Eirik's unique perspective on art.No: Når solen sank bak trærne, sa Sunniva: “Jeg har funnet historien min.En: When the sun set behind the trees, Sunniva said, "I've found my story."No: ” Eirik smilte tilbake.En: Eirik smiled back.No: “Og jeg har funnet mitt neste prosjekt.En: "And I've found my next project."No: ”Fra den dagen av møttes Eirik og Sunniva ofte i parken, en uventet vennskap og partnerskap hadde formet seg.En: From that day on, Eirik and Sunniva often met in the park, an unexpected friendship and partnership had taken shape.No: Eirik deltok mer i livets vibrasjoner omkring ham, mens Sunniva lærte at de beste historiene ofte kom til dem som lyttet tålmodig.En: Eirik engaged more with the vibrancy of life around him, while Sunniva learned that the best stories often came to those who listened patiently.No: Sammen, under Vigelandsparkens skygger, i hjertet av Oslo, formet Eirik og Sunniva ikke bare kunst og historier, men også en dyp forbindelse.En: Together, under the shadows of Vigelandsparken, in the heart of Oslo, Eirik and Sunniva shaped not just art and stories, but also a deep connection.No: En som lovet mye mer enn de først hadde forventet.En: One that promised much more than they initially expected. Vocabulary Words:bathed: badetgravel paths: gruslagte stieneadorned: prydetbreeze: brischeeks: kinnenesketchbook: skisseblokkenlap: fangetquest: søkenmotif: motivetcarved: meiselkunstbubble: boblereluctant: uvilligjournalist: journalistlandmarks: landemerkerroam: gliglimpse: glimtapproached: nærmetgaze: blikketignite: startet en ildperspective: synunique: særegneinspired: inspirertemotions: følelserinitially: førstvibrancy: vibrasjonerpatiently: tålmodigshaped: formetunexpected: uventetconnection: forbindelsepromised: lovet

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