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- "The Lannisters have been running from us since Oxcross. I'd love a fight. The men would love a fight. I don't think we're going to get one."
- ―Robb Stark
The Liberation of Harrenhal is an aborted military engagement in the War of the Five Kings.
After the Battle of Golden Tooth and the Battle at the Mummer's Ford, Lannister armies quickly conquer all of the Riverlands south of the Red Fork of the Trident. Lady Shella Whent of Harrenhal possesses too few troops to adequately defend the castle, so she simply yields the castle to Tywin Lannister.[1][2]
However, after Ser Jaime Lannister's host is defeated at the Battle of the Whispering Wood, Lord Tywin retreats the remaining Lannister army under his command back to Harrenhal to regroup, while Ser Gregor Clegane "the Mountain" leads out 500 riders to burn out all of the villages in the Riverlands between the Red Fork and Gods Eye lake, to deprive the Starks of resources should they attempt to follow Tywin's army.[3]
Riverrun, besieged by Lannister forces, is liberated in the Battle of the Camps, while the occupations of Raventree Hall and Stone Hedge are later both put to an end by Greatjon Umber.[4]
While the Lannister bannermen are expelled from the halls of the Riverlords, Robb Stark mounts an invasion of the Westerlands, in an attempt to lure Tywin Lannister away from Harrenhal and leave King's Landing open for an attack. Robb's army wins a great victory at the Battle of Oxcross, which leaves him free to sack and pillage the northern Westerlands.[5]
Nevertheless, Lord Tywin doesn't take the bait and instead heads east to King's Landing to repel Stannis Baratheon in the Battle of the Blackwater. Robb's invasion of the Westerlands had resulted in no long-term strategic gains, and worse, the Lannisters had gained massive reinforcements in their new alliance with House Tyrell.[6] Harrenhal is left under the command of Ser Gregor.[7]
The Starks seize Harrenhal
With the morale of his army starting to wane without a major victory in months, and the release of Jaime Lannister by Catelyn Stark herself, King Robb decides to withdraw from the Westerlands, and challenge the Lannisters head-on, in the hope that another victory would regain lost morale. Robb chooses to march with his army against Harrenhal, the heart of Lannister presence in the Riverlands.
However, Robb does not find the decisive victory he was hoping for: the Mountain has withdrawn and not even bothered to waste any men on a token defense of the castle. The Northmen are further demoralized to find the courtyards are choked with the bodies of two hundred Northern and Riverlands prisoners of war put to the sword before they left.[8]
The Mountain's forces marched west and seized Stone Mill as a new base from which to ravage the Riverlands. Edmure Tully leads an army from Riverrun to successfully engage and defeat them. Unfortunately, Robb's plan had been to surround and destroy the Mountain's forces in detail using overwhelming superiority of numbers. By attacking immediately, Edmure allowed the Mountain to escape west towards Casterly Rock, losing the Starks and their allies a valuable opportunity to destroy a significant enemy commander and his forces.[9]
In the books
The subplot involving Harrenhal in the A Song of Ice and Fire novels was heavily condensed in the TV series. In the books, Robb split his army in two after leaving the Twins: he personally led their cavalry west to relieve Jaime Lannister's siege of Riverrun (in the Battle of the Whispering Wood), while he gave Roose Bolton command of their infantry, and sent him east to lure away Tywin Lannister in the Battle of the Green Fork. The TV series hadn't even introduced Roose Bolton yet, and apparently wanted to simplify the storylines so the narrative wasn't frequently jumping between separate Northern armies. Whatever the case, in the TV series, Robb Stark sends only a feint of 2,000 men to Green Fork, who are completely wiped out in the subsequent battle. In contrast, in the books the eastern half of the Northern army, under the command of Roose Bolton, put up only a token defense and then retreated from the battle in good order once the fight was clearly lost. The entire point had only been to lure Tywin far enough away from Riverrun that he couldn't reach it in time to support Jaime's army. However, the other half of the Stark army under Roose Bolton continued to operate on the eastern front of the war in the Riverlands (along the Kingsroad and crossings of the Trident). After Tywin leaves Harrenhal with most of his army, the eastern half of the Northern army under Roose Bolton's command captures Harrenhal. Robb himself never arrives at Harrenhal.
The TV series condensed this so that instead of having two branches of the Northern army, one in the Westerlands and one around the Kingsroad in the east which later takes Harrenhal, the entire Northern army stays as a single large formation, which first invades the Westerlands, then withdraws back through the Rivrlands to subsequently capture Harrenhal, in the eastern Riverlands. In both versions, of course, the local forces of the Riverlords are also fighting Tywin's forces throughout the Riverlands, and holding the line of the Red Fork.
Moreover, Arya Stark herself actually plays a vital role in the battle in the books. Jaqen H'ghar doesn't help Arya herself escape, instead he helps her stage an uprising within the castle by freeing all of the 100 Northern prisoners held by the garrison led by Ser Amory Lorch. Arya overpowers the Lannister guards in charge of the prisoners, by splashing them with boiling hot soup from the kitchens where she was forced to work - an event known as "Weasel soup" after Arya's alias. At the same time, the sellsword company known as the Brave Companions, who had been hired by the Lannisters, turn on their employers and slaughter many Lannister soldiers in their beds. As it turned out, the Brave Companions had not long before struck a deal with Roose Bolton to betray the garrison when he attacked, though the prisoner uprising caused them to strike earlier. By the time Roose Bolton's army arrives at Harrenhal, all of the Lannister garrison is dead, except for Ser Amory Lorch who is fed to a bear. A much more ruthless commander than Robb, Bolton then has several of those who collaborated with the occupation put to death, and their heads mounted on spikes. This bothers Arya considerably, as many of them were servants of old lady Shella Whent who were simply forced into serving the Lannisters once the castle was surrendered, and never did so voluntarily.
In the TV series, Arya simply leaves Harrenhal before Robb Stark and his army arrive, adding in a level of irony, suggesting that Arya may have been reunited with her brother and mother if she simply waited where she was - though then again, the Lannisters explicitly massacred everyone in Harrenhal who wasn't a member of their army. In the books, Arya is present when Roose Bolton's forces take the castle, but by this point she has grown incredibly wary of revealing her true identity to anyone, having become painfully aware of how valuable a political hostage she would be to desperate men on both sides of the war (i.e. after the betrayals that got her father killed, Arya fears that some Northern soldiers might betray her and her over to the Lannisters in exchange for a large reward). Arya eventually decides that she will only be safe if she finds her brother and mother face to face, so she slips out of Harrenhal in search of them once again.
See also
- Sack of Harrenhal at A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
- ↑ "The Pointy End"
- ↑ Game of Thrones season 2 bluray: War of the Five Kings feature
- ↑ "Fire and Blood"
- ↑ Game of Thrones season 2 bluray: War of the Five Kings feature
- ↑ "Garden of Bones"
- ↑ "Blackwater"
- ↑ The Prince of Winterfell
- ↑ "Valar Dohaeris"
- ↑ "Walk of Punishment"


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Trendsetters: Afrika Bambaataa, godfather of US hip hop, and Tanzanian rapper turned politician, Mr II. Emerging from New York city in the late 1970's, hip hop has become a global phenomenon and a creative means of escaping poverty while also commenting on it.
Hip hop, in its American guise, first came to Tanzania in the late 1980s. However, Tanzanians immediately recognised its roots in the long-standing oral traditions of Africa. Tanzanian youths who studied or had family abroad imported American hip hop, and soon the culture spread in the cities. Today, Tanzanian hip hop integrates the old tradition of Swahili poets - who composed verses to express joy and grievance, as well as charting the everyday - with the modern American style.
At first, Swahili lyrics were put to the tune and rhythm of American beats, such as Saleh J's successful hit - "Ice Ice Baby - King of Swahili Rap". The tunes and beats soon became localised and influenced not just by the US hip-hop but also reggae, ragamuffin, Hindi beats, Taarab and Ngoma. In turn, the lyrics began to reflect Tanzania's local and national issues.
This new, localised form of hip hop became known as 'Bongo Flava'. The word bongo comes from the word ubongo, meaning brain or intelligence. However, it is also slang for Dar es Salaam, where this genre originated, hinting at the need for brains to live in the city. 'Bongo Flava' then can be seen as the flavour of Dar es Salaam or the brain. Today, 'Bongo Flava' is the most popular music style among young people in Tanzania.
Where the MC's challenge the MPs
This section of the population is often left out of the political discourse relevant to their everyday lives. And young artists have started using this genre of music to express their opinions on political matters.
One of the earliest as well as the most popular artists to use rap as social commentary is '2 Proud', also known as 'Mr II', or, more recently, Sugu. In the popular song "Hali Halisi" ('the real situation'), Mr II is explicit in his criticism of Tanzania's political class. "As years go by I am tired of patriotism, I see the same faces, the same leaders," he raps, before finishing by calling many Tanzanian politicians liars. In another popular song, "nimesimama" ('I have just stood up'), he asks "why he should return to the village while his member of parliament relaxes in town with a prostitute".
Mr II vocalises a frustration about Tanzanian politics with which many Tanzanians identify. In 2010, Mr II was sworn-in as the Member of Parliament for Dodoma. He defeated his rival - from the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party - by a considerable number of votes. It is too early to tell whether Mr II will be an MP who speaks as honestly as he did in his lyrics, or will fall foul of his own criticisms of politics and politicians. Either way, as a figure revered by many young people in Tanzania, he may prove hugely influential
Another well-known Tanzanian artist whose music centres on social messages is Professor Jay. A popular song throughout Tanzania is "Ndiyo Mzee" ('Yes Sir'). In this song, Professor Jay takes on the character of a politician speaking to his citizens, with the lyrics satirising the often unobtainable promises he believes Tanzanian politicans make. The first thing he promises to do is "abolish poverty" , before then going on to say "students will do their practicals on the moon", "there will be as much medicine in hospitals as sand" and "pipes will deliver water and milk to the entire country". He concludes, "I will make Tanzanians happy, I am accepted, am I not?" to which the citizens enthusiastically applaud and reply "Ndiyo Mzee" ('yes sir').
Professor Jay and Mr II have used 'Bongo Flava' as a medium to speak out against politicians. However, political parties have also recognised the large audience to which 'Bongo Flava' communicates. They have often hired 'Bongo Flava' artists to perform at political events and praise their party, such as the hip-hop group Kwanza Unit, which has been paid to perform at past CCM events.
While the overwhelming win for Mr II as an MP highlights how 'Bongo Flava' can involve young people in politics, does the use of 'Bongo Flava' to promote political parties weaken its status as an authentic medium through which the political status quo can be criticised?
Bongo Flava – 'Keeping it Real'
Still, social issues are regularly addressed by many Bongo Flava MCs and feature prominently in their lyrics. In Tanzania, as in other parts of East Africa, there is a culture of silence regarding sex-related issues. But increasingly artists are using Bongo Falva to raise awareness on this topic. A striking example is that of HIV/Aids which, given the prevalance rate of almost 3 percent among 15-24 year olds, is unsurprisingly becoming a target for musicians.
One of the most popular AIDS-focused songs is "Alikufa kwa Ngoma" ('he died of AIDS') by the artist Mwanafalsafa. This song is a narrative, telling the story of a man who battled the disease on his own through fear of prejudice. The man, Mwanafalsafa raps, was "a very good follower of the morals but he died of HIV/Aids , look at his entire life, you won't spot any mistake of his, days are passing we don't see his weakness, why the lab tests reads, he died of HIV/Aids ".
Mwanafalsafa concludes with a powerful message: "Let's believe they are our fellows, and don't let them hide themselves from stigma". The message for the young is clear - HIV/Aids could affect anyone and we should be avoid stigmatising suffers.
Many Tanzanian artists are proud to be 'keeping it real', speaking the truth and giving an honest insight into the circumstances and conditions of their society. 'Bongo Flava' can be seen as an empowering medium through which young people can express their views on the issues which affect and matter most to them. This practice is continued through community workshops and NGOs such as, ISHI ('to live') and Support for International Change, who actively use rap to promote discussion on these topics.
More than entertainment
Bongo Flava is more than just entertainment. It is, like many art forms, a means through which political hopes and grievances can be expressed.
The youths who make and consume Bongo Flava are often disenfranchised from socioeconomic and political commentaries, yet, as with many other countries in Africa, are rapidly becoming the numerically dominant group in the population.
While Bongo Flava retains its popularity and political message, its power to influence seems only set to rise. And while few would argue with the genre's progressive and didactic line on HIV/Aids, politicians will do well to remember there is a new, exuberant and youthful watch dog ready to voice and spread the concerns of the Tanzanian youth.
Craig Halliday is a practising artist with a Masters degree in African Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies. He has a particular interest in popular culture and contemporary art, with a special interest in East Africa.

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I never thought it would happen - a local customer finding my shop and desiring a fantasy map for an miniatures game (they didn't even know about Gamer Printshop, they were just checking out the local graphics shop - me...)
Anyway, I'm not sure what the game is yet, but I am creating a 36" x 48" printed and laminated map, using a 3 inch wide hex grid, where 1 hex = 50 feet.
I am creating a WW1 battleground scene for a biplane dog fighting game, that will be used at RockCon (Rockford, Illinois gaming convention).
Once I complete the map design, I'll upload it here for your perusal. Basically its two trenches one side is allied troops, the other the Germans, in between a "No Man's Land" which is where the fighting occurs over. I'll also include some cloud cover too.
Give me about a week for this...
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congrats.... may that be the first of many more!!
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This is actually my second pro map-making gig. Its just my first "local" client for a gaming map - I'm deep in the heart of northern Illinois nowhere, about 90 miles from Chicago and Peoria, smack dab in middle of corn. The likelihood of acquiring local business for maps is pretty slim. Yet the guy came into my shop today for it. I was pretty amazed!
I created 3 maps for Dog House Rules, LLC's first fantasy mini-adventure called Quick Quests: Eggsellent Opportunity. It wouldn't be right for me to post the maps here as they are intended for use by DHR. But the product is a $5 PDF download if you consider ordering it.
Visit their news page which talks about the product with link to ordering and a link back to cartographersguild.com on the same page!
The map for the Biplane Dog Fighting Game is for a hosted game at Rockcon, by a game master, not a publisher, but its still a paying gig...
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Cool, Gameprinter! That's awesome. Looking forward to seeing it.
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I would check your NDA and make sure that it's allowable for you to share the map with us first, but if it is it'd be interesting to see.
I checked my NDA with Dog House Rules - I retain total ownership of artwork and copyright. Since maps are already published, there is nothing that restricts me from posting them here so here they are...
3 maps - Griffin's Nest, Pegasi Nest, and Spider Haunt Valley.
These maps are in color, as that is the format I created them, however, DHR required grayscale maps only, so once I was completed I exported the map and converted it to grayscale. So you're seeing what the product doesn't have - full color versions.
Note also, because the maps were intended to be grayscale, the light grayish ground cover in the maps was deliberate so when converting to grayscale, it could be easily distinguished from the other elements of the map. So if it looks off, know that it was going to go gray so I optimized for the result.
Scales and any other anamolies in the terrain layout, elevations or element placement was completely within the direction of the published adventure, not my own discretion.
Regarding the WW1 Dog Fighting map there is no NDA, so no restrictions.
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beautiful maps GP, I especially like the last one, the overview of the area with the 10' increment... all well done and beautiful colors...
I'd voice a minor concern with the first one... if I knew what it was that was bugging me about that map... I can't really put a finger on it.. I'm not sure if its the altitude numbers that may be throwing me off but there is something... but its probably something that's really nothing... I can be a bit... nitpicky sometimes... a trait I find a bit annoying myself...
keep up the great work and maybe these will bring in more business... the gaming community is rather tight knit so word of mouth can sometimes be the best advertising. I do know a group of gamers there close to peoria... trying to think of the name of that town...it may be joliet... they game at least once a week and as far as I know use mini's .... If you want i'll throw your name out there and see if they may want something in the way of battlemaps...
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I mentioned above that I was working on a WW1 trench war battlefield for a dogfighting minatures game, well not quite finished, but the terrain is complete. I have add some tiny soldiers of German and Allied colors, some horses, carriages and cassons, no artillery (would be off map on either side), maybe a Model T ambulance, machine gun nests, a couple dead bodies, and a dead horse.
Oh the little round spots are supposed to be craters from artillery.
I've yet to add the grid and some cloud cover - after the ground is finished...
Note: at full scale the map is 36" x 48", 1 hex = 3" at 50'. This means a normal sized human is 1/10th of an inch in size. Barely of detail beyond helmet and body positions in appropriate color.
WIP so far.
Last edited by Gamerprinter; 03-18-2008 at 03:21 AM. Reason: mention of craters
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Really nice GP, but one comment: If there are craters in the ground and artillery is implied (although not visible on the map), wouldn't there be some artillery damage to the walls at either side of the battlefield? Some gaps, knocked-over sections, etc? Maye some char as well?
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- We review the evidence that the ultra-compact dwarf (UCD) galaxies we recently discovered in the Fornax Cluster form a new, previously unknown class of galaxies and we discuss possible scenarios for their formation. We then present recent results that UCDs are also present in the Virgo Cluster, and that there is a much larger than expected population of fainter UCDs in the Fornax Cluster. The size and properties of this population may lead us to revise our original 'galaxy threshing' hypothesis for the formation of UCDs.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Advanced Details
One of the biggest trends in street style photography is capturing great detail shots and accessories. The ladies I photograph all tell me that accessories have the power to transform an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. These women have had time to amass wonderful adornments and can easily mix and match them with any outfit. What are your favorite accessories?
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
The Advanced Style Book:Available For Preorder on Amazon
Today there is a wonderful write up about me in the New York Times Style Section--My grandma would be so proud!You can read the entire article online HERE . Also my book, due out Spring 2012, is now available for preorder on Amazon, HERE. It will be full of photos, style quotes from your favorite advanced stylistas and a great interview between Ilona Royce Smithkin and Dita Von Teese.
I just got off the phone with 100 year old Ruth from yesterday's post. She called to congratulate me on the Times article and tell me about her birthday trip to Bermuda. I can't wait to see the pics!!!
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Advanced Style Profile of a 100 Year Old Lady
To my great surprise,I ran into Ruth just days before her 100th birthday. She had just gotten out of Pilates class on the Upper West Side, when I spotted her. She told me that she was getting ready to cruise off to Bermuda with her boyfriend in a few days. Ruth's motto is to celebrate everyday and to not look at the calendar. She likes simple and elegant clothes paired with great accessories. Ruth's best advice comes straight from an old Arden campaign which reads, " If you want to look this good when you are 40, start when you are 20." Check out the video below for more words of wisdom from this amazing 100 year old woman.
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Real Vintage
Sometimes our most cherished items are ones that we have held on to throughout the years. Many of the women I stop to photograph proudly announce how long they have had a certain dress or wonderful vintage accessory. I told this woman that I take street style photographs and she immediately smiled and told me that her dress was probably older than I was.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Corey Lynn Calter Loves Advanced Style
Last Spring I met designer Corey Lynn Calter and team, for lunch in the West Village, and an idea was born. They were inspired by the style and spirit of ladies, like Ilona Royce Smithkin(above), and thought it would be great fun to have them self style the CLC collection for a small shoot. We called up 91 year old artist and performer, Ilona Royce Smithkin, and she thought this sounded like a grand idea.
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After Mary,one of Advanced Style's chicest ladies, agreed as well, we started planning two exciting days of shooting.Mary was a real sport, shooting in over 100 degree weather, but keeping her cool the whole time. Ilona and Mary had a wonderful time making the clothes their own. They added their signature accessories,mixed and matched pieces to their liking,and used their years of fashion experience to style magnificent outfits.Check out the video of Ilona, above, explaining why Corey's designs can be worn by women of all ages.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Milan Fashion Week:Advanced Floral
I saw this woman enjoying a cappuccino with a friend near Corso Como in Milan. I wanted to ask if I could take her photo, but decided to wait until she finished her conversation. A few minutes later, I turned around, and she had already left.Luck would have it that I ran into her a few hours later near Brera. I asked if I could take her picture and she explained in Italian that she doesn't speak English. I pointed to my camera and smiled--She understood, and I got a great shot.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
MIlan Fashion Week:Black and White
Every time I visit a new city, I find at least one lady who stands out amongst all the rest. In London there is Gitte Lee, Mme Dominique Fallecker in Paris, and now this wonderful Milanese woman. They are admired for their style,their spirit,and their grace. This woman was closing up shop when I asked if I could take her photo. She reminded me of something an older once told me, "You will always be right in black and white."
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Another Look From Milan:Micam Point
Emi Vicensini,70, has worked in fashion her whole life. She believes that everyone woman should have their own style to bring out their unique personality. Emi usually prefers a sporty pair of shoes, but she couldn't resist trying on this pair of white fringe boots by Ballin. For more from Milan CLICK HERE.
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Advanced Style in Milan for Micam Shoe Fair
I am in Milan for the Micam shoe fair to celebrate Advanced Style and Italian shoes. This afternoon the chicest Milanese women over 60, were invited to try on the latest in Italian footwear. The woman above is a 79 year old pilot and yoga instructor who needs comfortable shoes for her active lifestyle. I asked her what she loved about Italian shoes and she replied, " They are comfortable and stylish. In the morning I wear flats, but I change to a heel for the afternoon and the evening. A heel is important for an elegant dress."
Check out the boots she tried on below and see to see more of my blogging from Milan CLICK HERE .
Check out the boots she tried on below and see to see more of my blogging from Milan CLICK HERE .
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Lady Francesca Todd
I jumped on the bus during a rainy night in New York. Across from me was seated a very stylish women with a magnificent frog ring. I asked if I could get off on her stop, and take a photo for a book I was working on. She told me that she collected frogs, and that I could surely take her photo. I asked about her wonderful hat and she told me, "I have had this hat for years and have never worn it. I decided to turn up one side of the brim and wear it this way." She is not only fashionable but creative as well.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Advanced Style Party Video
Check out this great video from one of my favorite German style blogs TwoforFashion.It really captures the spirit of last night's party.
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Advanced Style:Last Night's Party
(Photos via Metromix New York and Guest of a Guest)I found these great photos from last night's Advanced Style celebration at the Ace Hotel.Thanks to everyone who came, waited in line, and celebrated with us last night. The night exceeded all my expectations and I'm sorry to anyone who couldn't get in. We will have some more great photos and video to share in the upcoming weeks. I'm off to Milan for an ANCI shoe conference and blogger award event where I hope to see some great Advanced Style.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Advanced Style Takes Over Fashion Week
Yesterday, Advanced Style's resident, "Countess of Glamour", Lynn Dell and I visited Lincoln Center, to check out some shows for fashion week. My parents are in town for the big party I am throwing with Tavi Gevinson at The Ace Hotel, so I wanted to show them all of the excitement going on around town. It was refreshing and inspiring to see crowds of people rush up to Lynn Dell wanting to take her photograph. At 79 years old, she is an inspiration to us all! Lynn ran into another silver haired beauty, Bergdorf's SVP , Linda Fargo, looking as smashing as ever. I'm off to prepare for tomorrow, expect some great pictures from our big event!
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The pacific islands of Mauke and Mangaia have been identfied as Important Bird Areas and Key Biodiversity Areas by Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) and BirdLife International. Programme Manager Jacqui Evans recently travelled to the two islands to raise awareness in the community about the importance to the world of their unique and threatened species...
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS; BirdLife in the Cook Islands) have drafted a new Strategic Plan till 2015 for the organisation.
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The Frostfangs, also known as the "Frostfang Mountains", are a mountain range in the far north of the continent of Westeros. The southern peaks and foothills extend into the North of the Seven Kingdoms, but the bulk of the range is located north of the Wall in wildling territory. The bulk of the mountain range lies to the northwest of the Wall between the Lands of Always Winter to their west and the Haunted Forest to their east. They are named for their jagged peaks. Wildlings are thought to know hidden valleys that can provide shelter when crossing the mountains.[1]
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Lord Commander Jeor Mormont of the Night's Watch has received intelligence suggesting that the Wildlings under the command of Mance Rayder, the King-Beyond-the-Wall, are gathering in the mountains for unknown reasons, and he intends to investigate what they are up to.[2]
Season 2Qhorin Halfhand leads a detachment of scouts including Jon Snow away from the main ranging force gathered at the Fist of the First Men, to explore the Skirling Pass in the Frostfangs for Wildling activity.[3]
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In the Song of Ice and Fire novels the Frostfangs extend from the Wall northwards into the Lands of Always Winter and the remote wildling kingdom of Thenn. They are jagged and hostile peaks, always covered in snow. The Skirling Pass is the most notable pass through the mountains, leading from the Haunted Forest to the Frozen Shore. Qhorin Halfhand, a ranger of the Night's Watch, is an experienced scout who knows the mountains and the pass almost as well as a wildling. Other passes include the Giant's Stair and the valley created by the passage of the Milkwater River. One of the tallest mountains in the range is the Forktop.
The southern Frostfangs (south of the Wall) are actually part of the North, and the mountain tribes who live there are not Wildlings but are sworn to House Stark. While they do live a somewhat rougher life than other people in the North, they are on good terms with Winterfell. Indeed, Ned Stark's own grandmother was a member of the Northern mountain clans. When people refer to "the Frostfangs", they are usually referring to the bulk of the range which is north of the Wall and inhabited by the Wildlings.
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The production team felt that it was difficult and unsatisfying to realize the Frostfangs and other lands beyond the Wall with CGI or location shooting in Northern Ireland, so they chose to film these sequences in Iceland, despite the practical problems this introduced with filming (such as expense and only having a few hours of light a day to film with).[4]
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White Tree · Craster's Keep · Cave of the three-eyed raven · Hardhome
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Great Depression, Round Two? Senior Fellow Robert Higgs on The Peter Schiff Show
Recorded: Monday, November 29, 2010
Experts: Robert HiggsType: RadioIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy
Robert Higgs Interviewed: Governments Intrusions Threaten Economy
Recorded: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Independent Institute Senior Fellow Robert Higgs is interviewed on Governments Intrusions Threaten Economy. Interviewed by Steve Stanek of the Heartland Institute, Dr. Higgs explains that the governments growing intrusions into the economybank bailouts, economic stimulus, interest rate manipulations and credit expansion by the Federal Reserve, increased business regulationscould eventually lead to soaring price inflation and interest rates and another, far worse economic downturn. The solution is to move deliberately to end such policies and the accumulation of federal bureaucratic programs, controls and taxes on Americans.
Experts: Robert HiggsType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Economic Policy, Government Waste/Pork
Robert Higgs on Booms, Busts and Bad Predictions
Recorded: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Robert Higgs is interviewed here by Scott Horton of Antiwar Radio. They discuss the economic baloney of mainstream economists, the failure of most to understand the potential for mass inflation given the money supply currently sitting around in bank reserves, the reality of the business cycle and the politicians and medias failure to grasp it, and why none of us should make sweeping predictions about how the future will unfold, even if we do understand economics, since human action and the flexibility of markets are impossible to quantify.
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Mike Church Interviews Robert Higgs
Recorded: Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Robert Higgs on the Decline in Investment Spending
Recorded: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Originally aired on 3/10/10 on FoxNews.coms Freedom Watch. Robert Higgs, explains why private investment, not government spending, is the key to economic recovery.
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