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The government owned television station NRK has the rights and responsibility to show the Olympic Games from London. Norwegians are more prominent during the Winter Games, yet they are as patriotic as always despite the limited medal chances. The women's handball is the major focus as the national team is current world and olympic champions and a good chance of defending the title. The campaign got off to a nervous start late last night as the aggressive and stronger French team took control in the first half, before the Norwegian girls came back in the second half. It was a nail biter as the game came down to the final seconds. Unfortunately the French ladies held on for an exciting one goal victory.

Back in Northern Norway, the family, enjoying their mini break at the summer farm, jumped into an old wooden boat, equipped with a new motor for a casual spot of fishing. Fishing in Northern Norway is extremely satisfying for those who don't enjoy five hour trips with a couple of nibbles. Bait is unheard of as fish of all shapes and sizes appear to jump onto a hook time after time. It was a session of catch and release as the kids were more interested in the thrill of the catch than the filleting, cooking and eating.