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The NC Attorney General's Office says a woman was recently scammed by a man she met at the cemetery while visiting her husband's grave. The state says this is a departure from the normal so-called "sweetheart scams," which frequently begin online on dating websites or social media.
Officials say in this particular case, "the scammer quickly wormed his way into her heart, her home and her bank account."
One difficult aspect of sweetheart scams is that victims are often reluctant to believe they are a victim. It often takes a lot of convincing from other family members or friends to help them see the truth.
The NC Attorney General's Office says they've received complaints from 17 sweetheart scam victims so far in 2013. Those 17 people have lost a combined total of nearly $700,000.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. – Tyshonda Hawkins was named the Conference USA Female Athlete of the Week after her outstanding performance at the Kent Taylor Invitational last weekend it was announced by the league office on Tuesday. The award is the first-ever for Hawkins.
Hawkins won the women's 60-meter dash finals with a time of 7.48. She was just .04 seconds shy of tying her personal record time of 7.44, which she set at the Penn State National a few weeks ago. Earlier at the Kent Taylor Invitational, Hawkins placed second in the preliminaries with a qualifying time of 7.63.
"We are very excited for Tyshonda," Head Coach Curt Kraft said. "It's a testimonial for all of the hard work she has put in up to this point. Nobody could be more deserving of this award. She does a great job of representing this institution. We are very proud of her."
The junior from Goose Creek, S.C., has been a key component of the East Carolina track and field program this season as she has set three new personal bests for herself in the 60-meter dash (7.44), 200-meter dash (23.89), and 300-meter dash (38.39). Each of her personal record times rank second in the ECU women's indoor top 10 list in that respective event.
Additionally, Hawkins ran anchor for the ECU relay team that won the Virginia Tech Invitational 4x400-meter relay event with a time of 3:44.45, marking the best time in the 4x400-meter relay this season for the Pirates.
Hawkins and the Pirates will return to the track on Saturday, February 23, at the Conference USA Championships in Birmingham, Ala. The championships will conclude the following day on Sunday, February 24.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Adamsrib Great jeans I usually wear size 8, but I ordered a 6, given the Miraclebody sizing, and the jeans fit perfectly. I am 5'2", so I had to have them shortened, as usual. I am very happy with this purchase -- good material, not coarse or flimsy like "jean knits," and not scratchy. They are form-fitting in the seat and hips and upper thighs, giving you a sleek look, but with a very nice "give" to the fabric (no cutting or binding). The line and drape are both excellent. They dress up very nicely. September 4, 2013
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Miami, FL (Sports Network) - For the first time in more than two months, the
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As a sophomore in 2010, Henry became the only player in school history to lead the Boilermakers in passing (996) and rushing (547) yardage in a season. He was named a co-captain and the starter prior to the 2011 campaign, but tore his ACL a week prior to the opener against Middle Tennessee State and missed the entire year.
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Buying a gaming laptop isn't easy. Not only do you have an ever-growing swathe of systems to navigate, but the spectre of desktop gaming is a constant thorn in the platform's side. Can a new chipset, processor and graphics core represent a new era for the roaming gamer? Not quite.
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Relatives: Son of Joe Bryant; Nephew of Chubby Cox
High School: Lower Merion in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Draft: Charlotte Hornets, 1st round (13th pick, 13th overall), 1996 NBA Draft
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Learning the violin
I have a sudden Yen to learn the violin (after dabbling at school a looooong time ago).
Any violin learners out there who can tell me, how long is it between first holding the violin and moving past playing scales and 'Twinkle Twinkle'? I'm not expecting to be playing Chopin in a week, but just curious.
Assume average intelligence and musical aptitude!
When I was at junior school I chose to learn the violin. Of course, I quickly tired of it but mother said I wasn't trying and made me keep at it. However, my Grandmother was taken in when I said it gave me earache (probably gave her earache, too) so I was able to give it up.
I think it is one of the easier instruments to learn if you have an ear. Easier to carry about than a Cello!
Basically decided I quite fancy giving it a go again after a loooong absence. I can 'rent' one for a tenner a month, with £8 of that classed as a downpayment if I decide to keep the violin.
Personally for £30 (minimum rental), £6 of which is 'wasted' if I decide to buy it later, I don't think I can lose. If I don't take to it, then I'm down £30. I'll live.
Learning to play music is enjoyable and theraputic especially so after a frustrating day - best of luck. May see you on U-Tube yet?
Learning to play music is enjoyable and theraputic especially so after a frustrating day - best of luck. May see you on U-Tube yet?
I am looking for a stress reliever, though being nagged by my partner for making a sound like a dying cat may outweigh any benefits...
Not the easiest to learn
I had lessons for 11 years at school and by the end could play quite well (ran out of money at grade 8). To the ignorant though it still sounded painful at times. I wouldn't say it is the easiet instrument to learn. I taught myself classical guitar in a couple of years , which I found much easier and had the advantage of impressing my friends rather than driving them away.Looking at violins now I am very tempted by the electric ones as tone is less driven by the price of the instrument. Not too sure what an instrument at £10 per month will produce. Is it a Stentor?
I've had a hankerin to learn the Harmonica recently
Perhaps now I will.
When / If I get good at it anyone want to join the AWeb Blues Band?
Not too sure what an instrument at £10 per month will produce. Is it a Stentor?
Model - Prima200
After many years of playing guitar, and then bass guitar, and then fretless bass guitar (don't worry I'm getting there) I decided to treat myself to an electric upright bass - 42" scale length just like an orchestral 3/4 double bass but without an enormous body, works by electrics. The problem is intonation - for a long time with a fretless instrument you need to learn where your fingers need to be to create the exact note - not just a little bit off, as the angle of your finger on the fretbaord is 85 degrees to the vertical but 90 degrees to the vertical. Now a violin has a scale length which is 1/4 of a bass, so your fingers will need to be 4 times more accurate - this is why, in my opinion, a violin is the cruellest instrument to give to a child - 1 in 100, maybe 1 in 1,000 might have the necessary intonation skills and be able to proceed with it. If you don't think you have the necessary skill of being able to hear the necessary accuracy of intonation please choose another instrument, preferably with frets - from a guitar to a ukulele back to a bass guitar, because it will enable you to develop your musical inclination without torturing yourself. I hate myself when I move up the neck of the bass - I can hear just how wrong my intonation is and I know I'm only a minute fraction out, in my office/studio only I hear it but I want to be able to play with others and embarass myself doing so, which doesn't happen with other instruments I play.. The great thing about music is playing with other people and unless you have the necessary degree of intonation my guess is you will end up frustrated and never know the joys of playing with others. I could be completely wrong, if you go ahead i sincerely hope I am, but the violin is an instrument that requires skills which are quite exceptional.
Stickers on the finger board can help with intonation
It's what the kids do and it works up to a point. Only danger is that you get a bit cross-eyed.
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By Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.
It often is said that while everybody talks about the weather, no one does anything about it.
The same observation could be made about energy, a topic that during the past 30 years has been the subject of considerable conversation but not much action.
It may be no coincidence that, lately, we are seeing signs of movement on both fronts.
Weather and energy have become focal points of a much needed discussion in the United States about climate change, energy dependence and, not surprisingly, national security.
I recently served on a military advisory board at the Center for Naval Analysis. Our study, titled "National Security and the Threat of Climate Change," looked at how climate change presents a serious national security threat that could affect Americans at home, influence military operations abroad and heighten global tensions. One of the key findings was that "climate change, national security and energy dependence are a related set of global challenges."
Our panel specifically avoided passing judgment on the science of climate change, but instead focused on exploring the consequences of global warming as a "threat multiplier" in fragile regions of the world, which in sum could exacerbate conditions that lead to failed states — the breeding grounds of extremism and terrorism.
The military advisory board estimated that climate change will require the Pentagon to prepare differently for future national security scenarios. Rising sea levels could threaten coastal bases at home and abroad. Increasing storm activity could deter the military's ability to perform routine maintenance or carry out regular exercises. Changing ocean salinity could require alterations in sonar and submarine systems. Drought conditions might prompt new logistical plans and equipment for moving water to U.S. troops in war zones. Security responses to these problems all intersect, in one way or another, with the question of energy.
Our conclusions in the study, in many ways, brought full circle concerns I have had for some time about the role of energy as a key determinant of success on the battlefield.
It's a simple equation: If you can move troops and materiel more quickly, with less tonnage, but deliver the same level of firepower, you can be far more efficient. While most people assume that tanks and other heavy vehicles comprise the bulk of the Army's load, in fact nearly 80 percent of the tonnage we move on the battlefield is composed of fuel and water.
Today, fuel is by far our military's most pressing logistics challenge, as well as a security and operational limitation. As we have seen in Iraq during the past four years, the truck convoys that transport the essential fuel and water to U.S. troops have been the target of thousands of roadside bombs, which have resulted in many casualties. From Kuwait alone, U.S. troops bring in 890,000 gallons of fuel a day across the southern border. This is a glaring example of our dependence on fuel becoming a dangerous liability.
More broadly, the nation's dependence on fossil fuels also has proven to pose serious national security challenges that transcend the economic consequences of having to import most of our oil from the Middle East and other volatile regions. Most of the places we go for oil are tough neighborhoods.
Developing sources of renewable energy and innovative ways to reduce fuel consumption on the battlefield not only improves our military operational and logistical performance, but also helps curtail our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Innovation in the energy arena can only enhance the security of our country and the security of our fighting men and women. We must always keep in mind that logistics performance on the battlefield is a life-and-death issue.
One promising initiative came out of the Defense Department last month, when Ken Krieg, undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, mandated a pilot program that requires three major weapon systems to consider energy efficiency as a key parameter in their designs. Candidates for this effort are the Air Force next-generation long-range strike aircraft, the Army and Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, and the Navy's CG-X cruiser.
During the past several months, NDIA has begun to address the energy issue by standing up an Energy Security Committee under the leadership of Len Gollobin, a member of our board of directors.
Last year, we added an energy-focused seminar to the Office of Naval Research science and technology conference. This year, we included presentations on energy topics at the Joint Services Environmental Management conference in Columbus, Ohio. Both events were well received, and NDIA will continue to stage at least one energy conference on an annual basis.
Energy obviously is not just a military issue. It must be part of a wide-ranging national conversation. As the Defense Department moves out to address its energy problems, it has the opportunity to set a template for the rest of the nation to follow. This quest will require additional commitment, time and resources.
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The leadership for the new North Carolina General Assembly session is now set.
The House convened at midday Wednesday and elected Rep. Thom Tillis of Cornelius as speaker for a second two-year term. There were no other candidates for the job. Rep. Paul Stam of Apex also was elected speaker pro tempore by a voice vote.
The Senate met earlier Wednesday and chose Sen. Phil Berger of Eden for another two years as Senate leader and Sen. Louis Pate of Mount Olive as deputy Senate leader.
New Gov. Pat McCrory sat in the gallery of each chamber to watch the proceedings.
The Legislature will adjourn its one-day organizational session and return Jan. 30 to begin the legislative year in earnest.
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WISIONS of Sustainability
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WISIONS of sustainability is a Wuppertal Institute initiative supported by the Swiss-based foundation ProEvolution. The initiative was launched in 2004 to promote practical and sustainable energy projects. Particular focus is given to practical initiatives in local (small) context of developing regions, i.e. initiatives on sustainable energy solutions that:
- arise as respond to specific (energy related) gaps hindering local sustainable development,
- take advantage and lead to further development of local available capacities,
- are driven by or include the active contribution of actors already involved in the local realities.
The current structure of WISIONS consists of three activities with different but complementary targets:
- Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS)
- Technology Radar
- Regional Partnerships
Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS)
WISIONS supports sustainable, innovative and feasible energy projects via its Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS) scheme. The projects selected for SEPS funding are ready for implementation and have the potential for replication.
SEPS is looking for activities that harness local human and natural resources in order to respond to local energy needs. The solutions should include the use of renewable energy technologies and/or more efficient use of existing systems. The most promising concepts are selected using a thorough, multi-level evaluation process based on internationally recognized. Since its inception in 2004, a total of 53 projects around the world have been selected for SEPS support.
A call for proposal is yearly launched, commonly during Springtime (north hemisphere). Since 2009 the calls are dedicated to specific energy (related) needs. The last call from 2011 was dedicated to the topic "Energy for Food Processing".
The online WISIONS' platform offer different kind of information from SEPS projects: project site, project partners, technology applied, lessons learned, key facts, project summaries, etc.
Technology Radar
The aim of the WISIONS Technology Radar is to offer scientifically founded information for individuals who come from different backgrounds but share a common interest in identifying and applying solutions to address global challenges related to the need for energy.
The developed tool is online available at WISIONS website. It consists of five information blocks covering five basic energy (related) needs:
- Access to electricity
- Food issues (preparation and processing)
- Lighting
- Heating and cooling (for buildings)
- Water issues
Each information block offers a comprehensive overview of renewable energy technologies and their possible contribution to meeting needs, today and in the future.
Regional Partnerships
The aim of WISIONS' Regional Partnerships is twofold:
- promote the demonstration of sustainable energy technologies in key regions by providing financial support to a number of selected projects.
- promote the building of regional structures that drive the development and diffusion of the technologies in the target regions by fostering dialog and cooperation between researchers, decision-makers and investors.
In addition to the regional focus, the partnerships will concentrate on specific technologies with high potentials in the partner regions. Renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures are the main focus of interest. The different areas of energy use, such as power generation, cooking, cooling or heating and water irrigation, will also be included.
News and recent developments
- October 2011: brochure on "Food Issues - Renewable Energy for food preparation and processing" online available
In the second publication of WISIONS Technology Radar you will find, short, clear descriptions of the regarded technologies and their global potential, development prospects as well as information on socio-economic aspects and impacts, which are crucial for their successful implementation. Next to that nine case studies of successfully implemented projects for each regarded technology are presented. All projects had been supported under WISIONS Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS).
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Further findings on cooling appliances based on renewable energy sources are featured in the brochure as well as in the online tool
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The economic impact of vehicle sales in Orange County reached $9 billion last year – a 15% increase from 2011, according to the Orange County Auto Dealers Assn.'s Economic Impact Report released Wednesday. New vehicle sales totaled 173,342, used vehicles 76,700. OC's most popular new vehicle last year was a tie between The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, which each took 4% of the pie, according to Edmunds.com. Combined, all four models of the Prius (including the C, V and Plug-in) claimed a 4.8% share in 2012.
Consumer Reports released its list of best used cars this week. The used vehicles it recommends in the $15,000-$20,000 range include the 2010-2011 Toyota Prius and 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra in the small-car category, the 2011-2012 Toyota Camry (4 cylinder) and 2006-2007 Infiniti M sedans and the 2007-2008 Honda Pilot and 2009 Mazda CX-9 SUVs.
Harley-Davidson announced a new 2013 bike to help celebrate its 110th anniversary year. With a chromed-and-blacked, 103-cubic-inch V-twin and wheels framed with chopped fenders, the Breakout will be available at Harley-Davidson dealers starting today .
Star Motorcycles, in Cypress, unveiled its Bolt cruiser over the weekend. A modern, minimalist bobber, Bolt is a slim, single-seat machine that's virtually chrome free.
Indian Motorcycle continued the slow tease of its highly anticipated Indian reboot. In Daytona last weekend, the Polaris-owned company showed the new Thunder Stroke 111 engine that will power the all-new 2014 Indian expected at dealers by year's end.
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- "The Lannisters send their regards."
- ―Roose Bolton to Robb Stark as he killed him.
Lord Roose Bolton is a recurring character in the second and third seasons. He is played by Michael McElhatton and debuts in "Garden of Bones." Roose Bolton is the Lord of the Dreadfort and the head of House Bolton. He declared for Robb Stark in the War of the Five Kings, but ultimately betrayed Robb and murdered him during the massacre at Edmure Tully's wedding at The Twins, and was appointed Warden of the North as a reward.
He is the head of House Bolton, a vassal family to House Stark of Winterfell. He is the Lord of the Dreadfort. Roose takes pride in his house sigil; the flayed man. Although torture is outlawed in the North his family are famous for flaying the skin from their enemies as a means of torture. Roose fought for Lord Eddard Stark in the civil war known as Robert's Rebellion and proved his worth as a soldier in the Battle of the Trident.[1]
Season 1
House Bolton banners are present among Robb Stark's forces as they assemble at Winterfell and march south to fight House Lannister following the imprisonment and execution of Lord Eddard Stark.[2][3] Robb is proclaimed King in the North by his bannermen following the death of Eddard, although Roose is not seen.[3]
Season 2
Roose fights for King Robb Stark in his decisive victory at the Battle of Oxcross. The following morning Roose reports that they killed five Lannister men for every casualty they suffered. He expresses concern over the volume of prisoners they have taken, saying that they are struggling to feed their own men. Robb insists that the prisoners be treated well and rejects Roose's suggestion that they torture the officers, reminding him that the Bolton's traditional practice of flaying their enemies is outlawed in the North. Roose warns Robb that the high road is pretty but difficult. Robb counters that he is treating his prisoners as he hopes the Lannisters will treat his sisters.[4]
They come across a nurse, Talisa Maegyr, and a silent sister treating a wounded Lannister soldier. The healer is preparing to amputate his leg to prevent a wound infection spreading. The soldier is begging her not to proceed but she insists on the necessity of amputation. Roose criticizes her spending time on the Lannister soldiers and she retorts that the Northmen are not her men. Robb helps to restrain the wounded man as she saws off his lower leg.[4]
He later brings Robb and Catelyn Stark news of Winterfell's fall at the hands of the turncloak Theon Greyjoy. He reports that there is no news of Robb's brothers, but that Ser Rodrik Cassel has been killed. An enraged Robb declares that he must return north to retake his castle and save his brothers, but Roose counters that they have the Lannisters on the retreat, and must continue their offensive. He tells the King that he can have his bastard son, Ramsay Snow, muster several hundred men to retake Winterfell. Robb relents, but orders that the safety of his brothers is paramount. Robb insists that Theon must be brought to him alive so he can inquire as to why he betrayed the North - and so that Robb can execute him personally.[5]
After the Battle of the Yellow Fork Robb's bannermen gather to hear Queen Regent Cersei Lannister's rejection of their peace terms. They complain that the prison cells are overflowing. Robb leaves the camp with a small force to negotiate the surrender of the Crag.[6] Catelyn releases Jaime Lannister, enraging Robb and his bannermen and resulting in her being placed under guard. Roose meets with Robb to discuss the situation of Winterfell. Robb details a plan to offer mercy to Theon's men so that they will abandon him allowing them to retake the castle with minimal bloodshed. Roose is confident that it will work. Their discussion is interrupted by Talisa and Roose leaves them alone.[7]
Season 3
Roose, along with the rest of the Northern host arrives at Harrenhal, finding the ruined castle abandoned and the captives slain, save for a man in maester robes named Qyburn. While Robb and Talisa attend to the man's injuries, Roose discusses Jaime Lannister's escape with Rickard Karstark, and assures him that the dead will be avenged in time.[8]
Messenger-ravens come to Harrenhal bearing news of Hoster Tully's death, and of Winterfell's destruction. Roose delivers the messages to Robb, who charges Bolton with holding Harrenhal with a portion of the Northern army, while he and the bulk of his forces ride for Riverrun.[9]
Roose's minion, Locke, successfully recaptures Jaime Lannister, and delivers him to his Lord at Harrenhal. Roose is visibly angered at Jaime's mutilated state.[10]
Roose negotiates with Jaime and Brienne over dinner. Bolton weighs up his options; bluntly informing his captives that the safest course of action would simply be to murder both of them, and discreetly dispose of their bodies. Although Jaime attempts to sway Roose by reminding him of the consequences of crossing his father, Roose is unperturbed at the prospect of having Lord Tywin as an enemy, as the war is keeping him fully occupied. Ultimately Roose relents, agreeing to release Jaime, and return him safely to King's Landing on the condition that he inform his father that Bolton had no part in the loss of Jaime's hand. He also retains Brienne as a hostage, stating his intention to charge her with treason.[11]
Before Jaime departs for King's Landing, Roose asks Jaime to give his regards to Jaime's father Tywin. Jaime then asks Roose to tell Robb Stark that the Lannisters send their regards.[12]
Afterwards, Roose arrives at The Twins to attend the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey. However, he has been secretly plotting with House Frey to ultimately bring about the downfall of the Starks. During the wedding, Roose stays seated beside Lady Catelyn. She discovers his armor underneath his clothes, and strikes him, telling Robb to run. The Freys turn on the Starks, Bolton moves away from the massacre only to later approach Robb and whisper in his ear "the Lannisters send their regards", as he stabs him in the heart.[13]
After killing Robb, Roose climbs to the top of The Twins and watches the massacre of the Stark forces. The next day, he and Walder Frey gloat over the deaths of the Starks and the capture of Edmure Tully, though Roose is wary about the escape of Brynden Tully. Walder comments that it must have been difficult following Robb Stark, and Roose notes that Robb never once listened to his advice. Walder jokingly raises a toast to the Young Wolf, and Roose says that he will now be forever young. Roose then explains to Walder what really happened at the Sack of Winterfell: it was actually Roose's bastard son Ramsay Snow, leading a force of Bolton soldiers, who burned Winterfell to the ground. Roose falsely reported to Robb that Theon and the ironborn were responsible to deflect suspicion from the Boltons - while Ramsay captured Theon and has been sadistically torturing him in the Dreadfort's dungeon. Roose decided to betray Robb long ago, after the Lannisters won the Battle of the Blackwater, and was simply feigning loyalty this entire time, even as he was plotting the Starks' destruction.
As reward for his actions, Tywin Lannister has made Roose acting Warden of the North until a son of Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister comes of age.[14]
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- "The high road is very pretty, but you'll have a hard time marching your army down it."
- ―Roose Bolton to Robb Stark
- "In my family we say: A naked man has few secrets; a flayed man, none."
- ―Roose Bolton
- "A touch of mercy is a virtue, Your Grace; too much..."
- ―Roose Bolton to Robb Stark
- "You're in no place to insist on anything. I would have hoped you'd learned your lesson about overplaying your... position."
- ―Roose Bolton to Jaime Lannister
- Roose Bolton: "Lord Walder let me choose any of his granddaughters and promised me the girl's weight in silver as a dowry, so I have a fat young bride."
- Catelyn Stark: "I hope she makes you very happy."
- Roose Bolton: "Well she's made me very rich."
- — Roose Bolton discusses his new wife at the Red Wedding.[src]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Roose Bolton is noted for his practice of having regular leechings, which he believes improves his health and has earned him the nickname of "the Leech Lord". He's also noted for being extremely pale skinned and also soft spoken thus forcing those who listen to do so intently. He is also described as being mild mannered, but cunning, calculating and capable of great cruelty.
During Robert's Rebellion, Bolton joined the rebels and participated in the Battle of the Trident. After the battle he suggested Robert Baratheon to execute the imprisoned Ser Barristan Selmy, who had fought for the royalist army and had been severely injured. Robert, however, recognized Selmy's courage and sent his personal maester to treat him.
Roose had two wives. Nothing is known about his first wife (other than that he apparently had no children by her). His second wife was Bethany Ryswell, sister of Lady Dustin, and mother of Domeric Bolton, who died from a sickness of the bowels. Bethany died of fever two years after her son.
Roose is also the commander of the northern forces at the Battle of the Green Fork, which differed from the TV series' portrayal of the conflict. Roose Bolton met Tywin's host of 20,000 with a diversionary force of 16,000, retreating in good order after their surprise attack had failed and they had bought enough time for Robb Stark's success at the Battle of the Whispering Wood. Northern casualties were relatively light, though several of their lords were either killed or captured.
Roose's army continues to operate independently of Robb Stark's. When Tywin Lannister leaves Harrenhal on his way to King's Landing, Roose quickly marches his army in to occupy the castle. Arya ends up serving Roose as his cupbearer, but was unnerved by his use of regular leechings. She decides to leave the castle incognito instead of revealing her true identity, despite Roose's position as a vassal to her brother.
It is not clear how the TV version will address this, but when Robb split the Northern army in two, he commanded the western half of the army (composed of all of their cavalry) in an invasion of the Westerlands, while Roose continued to command the eastern half (mostly infantry) from Harrenhal (the TV series pushed this split back until Season 3). The exact numbers are difficult to account for, because they took some losses but their forces were almost doubled by the local armies of the River lords. At any rate, Robb had about 6,000 cavalry with him when he withdrew from the Westerlands back to Riverrun, while Roose commanded a force of 9,000 infantry (the 16,000 infantry at the Battle of Green Fork apparently included the 4,000 Frey levies).
Whatever the case, after Roose decided to betray Robb and seize control of the North, so he intentionally sent the Northern infantry on suicide missions such as the disastrous Battle of Duskendale and Battle of Ruby Ford. Bolton's cynical and calculating intention was to bleed the strength of other Northern Houses still loyal to the Starks. Roose ultimately betrayed two thirds of the infantry under his command to their deaths in these battles, about 5,000 men - who had trusted their lives to Roose as their commander. Roose always made sure to send infantry of staunch Stark-loyalists into these ambushes, while holding back and preserving the soldiers of House Bolton. The result was that when Roose reached the Twins for the Red Wedding he had 3,500 men under his command (500 mounted, 3,000 infantry), primarily composed of his original Bolton forces, with some Karstark presence. Bolton had spared the Karstarks because he judged that their loyalty to the Starks was wavering by this point - indeed given that they began the war with 300 cavalry and 2,000 infantry, most of the Karstark forces had probably already withdrawn back to the North after Robb executed Lord Rickard. Bolton's treachery was cold, calculating, and decisive: by sacrificing his trusting Northern allies, Bolton's forces remained virtually unscathed, while simultaneously paving the way for his domination of the North.
See also
- Roose Bolton at the Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark - Roose Bolton entry
- ↑ "The Pointy End"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fire and Blood"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Garden of Bones"
- ↑ "The Old Gods and the New"
- ↑ "A Man Without Honor"
- ↑ "The Prince of Winterfell"
- ↑ "Valar Dohaeris
- ↑ "Dark Wings, Dark Words"
- ↑ "Kissed by Fire"
- ↑ "The Climb"
- ↑ The Bear and the Maiden Fair (episode)
- ↑ "The Rains of Castamere"
- ↑ "Mhysa"
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role in the magazine.
The magazine had been
studied from every
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The night marked the official start of the holiday season with a crowd countdown to Mayor Michael Hancock flipping the switch to turn on the lights for the first time!
The Excel Institute Special Youth Choral and the Denver Gay Men's Chorus joined 9NEWS in the festivities as well as Old St. Nick who was there for photo opportunities.
After Friday, the lights turn on every night at 5:45 p.m. and are programmed to turn off at 10:45 p.m. through Jan. 25.
9NEWS and the City and County of Denver are offering a box of nine greeting cards with each card featuring a historical photo of the Denver City and County building brightly lit for the holidays.
Cards are being exclusively offered at King Soopers stores. Pick up your own set of cards for only $9.99 with all proceeds benefiting the non-profit Light the Lights Fund. Money from this fund is used to support the lighting display by purchasing new LED lights and any up keep to the current display. Support for this fund raiser came from Mike's Camera!
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Independent state Rep. Joe Brooks of Winterport says he intends to honor his campaign promises, and one of those was made to his opponent in last year's election. Brooks agreed to submit a bill for his rival that would reduce the size of the Legislature through a constitutional amendment. As A.J. Higgins reports, the bill has been submitted to the Legislature's Committee on State and Local Government, where members of the panel say they're intrigued by the idea.
Independent state Rep. Joe Brooks of Winterport has never been one to agree with those who say size doesn't matter. And he likes the idea of a smaller, more nimble and less expensive state Legislature.
"If we're going to economize throughout the whole state and ask the taxpayers to come up with more money, let's look at this, let's look at ourselves and see if we can save a nickel or a time." Brooks says. "Efficiencies can come everywhere in government, not just the state employees.""
In Brook's proposed legislation, both houses of the Maine Legislature would have to agree to downsize. The House would decrease from 151 members to 101 and the Senate would drop from the current 35 members to just 25.
Brooks told members of the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee that he has not conducted any studies of how much more efficient or economical the Legislature could become under his bill -- if it were ultimately approved by the Legislature and the voters - but he thinks it's time to find out.
"I have not come across any studies that show whether it was more efficient economically, or whether it was more proficient in trying to get to the voters -- I couldn't find anything," Brooks says. "I would think that if we were going to do this that we would want to have some kind of study set forth so you would be able to determine that."
But the idea of a smaller Maine Legislature is not a new one. It's been advanced on numerous occasions during the last 20 years. Two years ago, state Rep.. Linda Valentino, now a state senator from Saco, sought to win approval for her bill that would have changed Maine's Legislature to a unicameral body with single House of Representatives.
Under Valentino's bill, Mainers would keep their 151-member House of Representatives, but be asked to vote on eliminating the 35-member state Senate. She said the change would save $11 million and result in a more efficient legislative process. The bill passed in the House and, not surprisingly, died in the Senate.
But state Rep. Jethro Pease, a Republican from Morrill, says that doesn't mean lawmakers should reject the idea of a smaller Legislature, and he's supporting Brooks' legislation.
"I see efficiencies," Pease says. "Yes, we'll save our salaries, a few of us, by eliminating us and that's OK - that's not a big amount. And I don't mean to put down the people that work for the Legislature, but if a legislature is smaller, the amount of staff that is needed here could also be smaller."
Brook's bill will likely have company, since committee House Chair Anne Graham, a Democrat from North Yarmouth, says there are other bills in the legislative pipeline that also address the issue of reducing the size of the House, Senate or both. She says her committee is interested in discussing a well-thought-out proposal.
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Acer AT2358ML review
A neat design and USB recording quality make this Acer LCD TV a tempting buy
A neat design and USB recording quality make this Acer LCD TV a tempting buy
When you see what this LCD is incapable of doing, you'll spend your cash elsewhere.When PC manufacturers have a stab at making flatscreen TVs, the resultant TVs cost less than most, but also look cheap
Oh, how other TV brands must hate the Acer AT4220. Every time we visit a manufacturer these days they moan about how it's nearly impossible to make a profit given how fast flat TV prices are plummeting
It's usually the case that where a traditionally PC brand decides to make a TV, it tries to make it as cheap as possible. And that's exactly the case with Acer's AT3720: it's a snip at £800. It certainly looks cheap, thanks to its plasticky build
We've not been too impressed by the efforts of PC manufacturers to muscle in on the LCD TV patch so far. Video's demands of a screen differ from computing's, and few PC brands have managed to make the necessary adjustments convincingly
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I wrestled with my warmest waterproof boots, grabbed my camera and began to hunt for signs of spring last week. There were spots of snow everywhere but some sunnier patches in my yard made way for tufts of bright green shoots. Good thing I was looking then, since temps have plummeted into the Arctic zone in the Northeast this week.
Not even writing this post could prompt me to take off my gloves to click the shutter with bare finger tips when it's ten degrees out there. Like everything in life, it's all in the timing.
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Information Architecture for Designers: Structuring Websites for Business Success
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This must-read text for all web designers delivers vital information on how to employ information architecture to create intelligent sites that produce hard sales. In today's drastically reduced web market, measurable business returns are essential to clients and this book equips the designer with the tools to deliver the goods. Information Architecture is low on theory, high on practice. It contains practical examples, how-to's, do's and don'ts and ready-to-use templates, illustrating concepts, tools and deliverables that can be used immediately in real life by anyone responsible for designing web sites. Practical explanations and tips are illustrated with case studies from industry leaders like IBM and Microsoft, and clear explanations of the latest cutting-edge research form the academic world. Readers can also access a web site where all the model templates explained in the book are ready for use, and a free sample chapter and free access to a sample templates are available.
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The Power of Independent Thinking
The New International Arms Race in SpaceAnd How to Avoid It
Recorded: Friday, March 7, 2008
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Did the United States test an anti-satellite weapon when it shot down an out-of-control spy satellite earlier this month? Or was it a precautionary measure to protect people on the ground who might have been hit with a fuel tank filled with a poisonous gas?
Experts: Peter L. Hays, Theresa Hitchens, Jeff Kueter, Mike MooreType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Government Secrecy, History (International), History (U.S), Science, Technology
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WASHINGTON – This is the time of year when gyms and rec centers are packed with folks vowing to get fit.
Many won't stick with their goals. However, if you start with a plan, chances are, you can make those fitness dreams come true.
According to personal trainer Fairfax Hackley, 68 percent of people who start out with fitness goals in the new year quit in the first three weeks. He says the biggest mistake of those who don't make it is not having a workable plan or strategy.
Hackley says you should start out by setting clear, reachable goals and then to build up to your desired level of fitness one step at a time.
"If you try to run a marathon, remember, by an inch it's a cinch, by the yard it is hard, but the mile takes a while," he says.
Hackley also advises not to be shy about asking for the advice you need from a doctor, a trainer or even a friend.
"Talk to people who have been there and have experienced what you are trying to accomplish," he says.
It's also important to keep in mind that getting fit is not for someone else, but for yourself.
"If you don't enjoy what you are doing, you are less likely to do it," says Hackley.
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WTOP breaks down fun things to see and do around the D.C. area this month.


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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Miami Heat hope New York treats them a little better
on Friday night when they head to Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn
The two-time defending champion Heat kicked off a six-game road trip along the
eastern corridor with a 102-92 loss in Madison Square Garden Thursday night to
the Knicks.
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Miami.
The Knicks shot 63.2 percent and outscored Miami, 59-44, in the second half.
"They played great. They made some timely shots," LeBron James said. "I
thought Raymond (Felton) played great defense and did a good job of putting
those guys in positions to succeed."
James netted 32 points to go with six assists and five rebounds for the Heat,
who had won five of their last six coming in. Dwyane Wade registered 23 points
in defeat.
Norris Cole was the only other Heat player in double figures with 12 points.
He started in place of the injured Mario Chalmers.
The Heat, who still managed to shoot 54.4 percent in defeat, will visit the
Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Bobcats and Atlanta Hawks on
this sojourn.
Don't look now, but the Nets are just 3 1/2 games out of first in the Atlantic
Division. Granted, it's the Atlantic Division, but Brooklyn has won four in a
row and hasn't lost in 2014.
"The confidence is in the fight," Kevin Garnett told the Nets website.
"Jason's (Kidd) done a great job of just continuing to explain what he wants
out of this offense and I think we're picking it up slowly but surely."
Three of Brooklyn's four consecutive victories came at home and Friday will
end a four-game homestand. The Nets will hit the road for three straight,
starting in Toronto on Saturday.
The Nets' most recent victory came Wednesday night when they ended the Golden
State Warriors' 10-game winning streak. Brooklyn walked off the court with a
102-98 win.
Golden State opened a 10-point lead after the first quarter, but Brooklyn
thrashed the Warriors by 17 in the second, The Warriors fought back again, but
the Nets held on for the win.
"It felt good," said Garnett. "I thought defensively we were sound. They came
out and gave us a big blow in the first quarter and I thought we kept our
composure and didn't fall back."
With Brook Lopez gone for the season and Deron Williams out with ankle issues,
Joe Johnson led the way with 27 points. Garnett registered 11 of his 13 points
in the fourth, while Andray Blatche added 17 for Brooklyn. Shaun Livingston
had 13 points and four steals filling in for Williams.
The Nets beat the Heat by one in Brooklyn on Nov. 1. That ended a 13-game
winning streak for Miami, which is only 3-4 against the Atlantic Division this
season, over the Nets.
The Sports Network


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Director of "Bully" to Speak at SCA – October 25, 7PM
Albany, NY – Sage College of Albany is proud to welcome filmmaker Lee Hirsch to campus on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. His talk will focus on the critically acclaimed and award winning "Bully," the troubling and touching documentary he wrote, produced and directed.
Hirsch will also discuss his own experiences as a victim of bullying and the impact sustained physical and emotional abuse has on children. As "Bully" sparked a national conversation about the seriousness of this social epidemic, it's also increased awareness and action. Hirsch was inspired to create The Bully Project with the hope of empowering students, educators, parents and community members to put an end to bullying.
Thursday, October 25
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Kahl Campus Center Gym
Sage College of Albany campus
140 New Scotland Ave.
Admission is free for Sage students (ID required)
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Michael Duignan – (518) 292-1753 | firstname.lastname@example.com or purchase your tickets online.


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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Advanced Style:Last Night's Party
20 comments:
- Yael said...
Dear Ari,
I am following your blog for quite a while now and each time I look in, it is WOW WOW WOW! You are marvelous, it is such a pleasure to follow your adventures with all those awesome gorgeous ladies! Oh, I wish I had such style and glamor and braveness, but you know I am "only" sixty four, so there is still hope, isn't it? :-)
Keep up this wonderful work - thank you for it - it shows me that getting older does not have to be so scary!
Hugs and Shalom, Yael.
- September 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- *** KITSCH *** said...
How much i love this blog!
It show the beauty of getting older
- September 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- sacramento said...
This is what I call style.
This is what I call ageless beauty, and you have put it all together, my dear friend.
I have tears of joy in the eyes of my soul.
Mil besos.
- September 14, 2011 at 3:01 PM
That was some party. Well done!
A Fashion Week special with all the stars. I hope you show more pictures please.
- September 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM
- poca said...
Fabulous wonderous party! I feel so lucky to have made the blog post!
Thrifting Runway/Thrifting Style
- September 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM
- Ruby@Ruby'sMusings said...
Magnificent! I may only be 45, but feel I am well on my way to being just as wonderfully inspiring fashion wise as these women...or hope that I am ..your blog, the wonderful women and the photos/wise words always give me a push to continue to the beat of my own drum!Thank you!
- September 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM
- lorenabr said...
I just discovered your blog! :) I love it and you do a great job showing the world true style!
The ladies are amazing!
- September 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM
- Świat Ami said...
- September 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- Judy C said...
What an amazingly beautiful and diverse group of people! You are lucky in your profession.
- September 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- tanya.mirai said...
This looks like so much fun! Beautiful people with beautiful style! Such great photos!
- September 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Great photos -it was wonderful to see all my favorite Advanced Style icons enjoying Fashion's Night Out.
Who better to show what style is all about! Thanks Ari.
- September 14, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- Forest City Fashionista said...
That looks like one of the best parties ever (certainly one with the most awesomely stylish guests). I'm so sorry I missed it--congratulations Ari on the blog and all your related projects.
- September 14, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Michelle Kott said...
Great photographs. Style is ageless, and you've really capture that.
- September 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM
- Becca said...
Is that Ira Glass?
- September 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- DH Hunter said...
Fashion without Limits. Love. xo
- September 15, 2011 at 2:03 AM
- MiAMARiONETTE said...
Looks amazing! A gathering with all those interesting people makes this look like an event I'm sad I missed out on!
- September 15, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Child-like happiness filled the party...as Ari's swans were celebrated. A magical evening for all who congratulated the visionary of Advanced Style.
- September 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM
- The Style Crone said...
Beautiful! Congratulations on a stunning event!
- September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Sylvia said...
This looks like so much fun. Can I book an invite for next year? I want to meet some of these wonderful ladies!
- September 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM
- Optometrist The Woodlands said...
Looks like everyone had a good time! I love the glasses in a couple of the pics!
- September 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM