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Townsquare Media
|Traded as
|Mass media
|Greenwich, Connecticut[1]
Key people
|Steven Price (Chairman/CEO)
Stuart Rosenstein (executive vice president/CFO)[2]
|Digital media, radio
|Oaktree Capital Management[1]
Townsquare Media (formerly Regent Communications Inc. until 2010) is an American media company based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The company began primarily in radio: As of August 13, 2010[update], after it acquired sister companies Gap Broadcasting and GapWest Broadcasting, it owned 171 radio stations in 36 radio markets, with concentration in the Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, and Mountain states.[1] As of its IPO date, Townsquare is the third largest AM/FM operator in the country owning over 310 radio stations in 66 markets.[3] It later expanded into digital publishing and marketing, with the acquisition of the MOG Music Network, a group of former AOL Music blogs, and the launch of their mobile app radioPup, which broadcasts their radio stations, as well as features digital news content.
Regent Communications (former Pink Sheets ticker symbol RGCI) was founded in 1996 by Terry Jacobs and Bill Stakelin.[citation needed] Jacobs later since retired from the company and Stakelin became its CEO.
On October 27, 2008 Regent Broadcasting joined Radiolicious and began streaming on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Regent is the first major radio group to contract for all of its streaming stations to be available through the Radiolicious application.[4]
Regent filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 1, 2010, with $211.3 million in debt, $166.5 million in assets, and a pre-arranged plan for exiting bankruptcy, with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The filing plan made Oaktree Capital Management the majority owner of Regent after the bankruptcy and gave the old shareholders 12.8 cents per share.[5] After its privatization, the company was given its new name, Townsquare Media.[6] Gap Broadcasting Group, another radio group owned by Oaktree, was merged into Townsquare, giving it ownership of 171 radio stations in 36 markets.[1][4]
In December 2010, the company began to expand its digital media operations, overhauling its stations' websites and launching a new country music news website known as Taste of Country.[7]
Townsquare acquired a number of stations Double O Radio in August 2011.[8]
On April 30, 2012 Townsquare Media announced a deal to acquire 55 stations in 11 markets from Cumulus Media, in exchange for Townsquare's stations in the markets of Bloomington and Peoria, IL and $126 million in cash.[9][10]
On August 24, 2012, Townsquare reached a deal to acquire the MOG Music Network, an advertising network for music blogs, from MOG, a streaming music service that had reached a deal to be acquired by Beats Electronics.[11]
In June 2013, Townsquare announced it would acquire a number of websites from AOL, including the music blogs The Boombox, The Boot, and Noisecreep, along with the comic book news site Comics Alliance. The deal came following the abrupt shutdown of the AOL Music division in April 2013.[12]
On August 29, 2013, it was announced that Cumulus would purchase Dial Global, after the network service was showing signs of financial distress in late 2012. Cumulus will be paying $260 Million in cash for this programming syndication service, part of which will be used to pay off Dial's debt before it is folded into Cumulus Media Networks. To make that sale happen, Cumulus will once again make a pair of station deals with Townsquare Media: the first deal will send 53 stations in Danbury, CT, Rockford, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA, Quad Cities IA/IL, Waterloo, IA, Portland, ME, Battle Creek, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Lansing, MI, Faribault, MN, Rochester, MN, and Portsmouth, NH to Townsquare for $238 Million. The second will send 15 more stations in Dubuque, IA and Poughkeepsie, NY stations in exchange for Peak Broadcasting's Fresno cluster. While not mentioned by the Journal, Peak, which like Dial Global and Townsquare has a large investment held by Oaktree Capital Management will have its Boise cluster folded into Townsquare as well. Townsquare, however, will have to place three of its newly acquired stations in a divestiture trust due to market overlaps.[13] The acquisition of the Cumulus stations closed on November 14, 2013.
On June 24, 2014, Townsquare Media filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, valued at $143.8 million.[14][15] On July 24, 2014, Townsquare Media became a public company with an initial offering price of $11.00 a share.[16]
In September 2014, Townsquare Media acquired XXL, King and Antenna from Harris Publications. Townsquare then ceased print publication of XXL.[17]
List of stations[edit]
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790 WTSK Gospel The Truth 790 WTSK
92.9 WTUG Urban Adult Contemporary WTUG 92.9 Today's R&B & Old School
95.3 WFFN Country 95.3 The Bear
99.1 WDGM Sports Tide 99.1
101.7 WBEI Hot Adult Contemporary B101.7
790 KOSY Gospel Rejoice 790 KOSY
93.3 KMJI Adult Contemporary Mix 93.3
95.9 KPWW Mainstream Top 40 Power 95.9
102.5 KKYR Country Kicker 102.5
106.3 KYGL Mainstream Rock Eagle 106.3
94.3 KMAX Mainstream Rock 94.3 Loudwire
99.1 KUAD Country K99
99.9 KKPL Hot Adult Contemporary 99.9 The Point
102.5 KTRR Adult Contemporary Tri-102.5
102.9 KARS Classic Rock Rock 102.9
940 WINE Sports
95.1 WRKI Mainstream Rock
105.5 WDBY Country
580 KIDO News/Talk News/Talk 580 KIDO
630 KFXD Sports/Talk 630 The Fan
103.5 KSAS CHR/Top 40 103.5 Kiss FM
104.3 KAWO Country 104.3 Wow Country
106.3 KCIX Hot Adult Contemporary Mix 106
107.9 KXLT Adult Contemporary 107.9 Lite FM
1440 WROK News/Talk
96.7 WKGL-FM Classic Rock 96.7 The Eagle
98.5 WXXQ Country Q98.5
1170 KBOB Sports ESPN 1170
93.5 KJOC Sports ESPN 93.5
96.9 WXLP Classic Hits 97X
99.7 KBEA-FM Mainstream CHR B100
104.9 KQCS Country 104.9 The Hawk
94.1 KRNA Mainstream Rock 94.1 KRNA
98.1 KHAK Country 98.1 KHAK
104.5 KDAT Adult Contemporary 104-5 KDAT
107.1 KRQN CHR/Top 40 i107-1
1490 WDBQ News/Talk 1490 WDBQ News/Talk
102.3 KXGE Mainstream Rock Eagle 102
103.3 WJOD Country Today's Country 103 WJOD
105.3 KLYV CHR/Top 40 Y105
107.5 WDBQ-FM Classic Hits Q107.5
950 KOEL News/Talk
92.3 KKHQ Mainstream CHR Q92.3
97.7 KCRR Classic Rock
98.5 KOEL-FM Country K98.5
95.7 WWMJ Classic Rock
94.3 WCYY Modern Rock
94.9 WHOM Adult Contemporary
97.9 WJBQ CHR/Top 40
102.9 WBLM Classic Rock
930 WTOU Sports/Talk 930 The Score
95.3 WBCK News/Talk 95.3 WBCK
104.9 WBXX Adult Contemporary Mix 104.9
1360 WKMI Conservative Talk WKMI Talk Radio 1360
102.5 W273AR Country Great Country 102.5
103.3 WKFR-FM CHR/Top 40 103.3 WKFR
107.7 WRKR Classic Rock 107.7 WRKR
730 WVFN Sports/Talk 730 The Game
1240 WJIM News/Talk 1240 WJIM
94.9 WMMQ Classic Rock Classic Rock 94.9 WMMQ
97.5 WJIM-FM CHR/Top 40 97.5 Now FM
99.1 WFMK Adult Contemporary 99.1 WFMK
100.7 WITL-FM Country 100.7 WITL
920 KDHL Classic Country
1390 KRFO Oldies
95.9 KQCL Classic Rock
104.9 KRFO-FM Country
1060 KFIL Country
1340 KROC News/Talk
1520 KOLM Sports
96.5 KWWK Country
103.1 KFIL-FM Country
103.9 KDCZ Active Rock
104.3 KVGO Oldies
105.3 KYBA Adult Contemporary
106.9 KROC-FM Top 40/CHR
107.7 KDZZ Active Rock
97.5 WOKQ Country
102.1 WSAK Classic Hits
103.7 WPKQ Country
105.3 WSHK Classic Hits
104.9 WSJO Hot AC
107.3 WPUR Country
1450 WPG Talk Radio
96.9 WFPG Lite Rock
97.3 WENJ Sports
92.7 WOBM Adult Contemporary
1160 WOMB News/Talk
1310 WADB News/Talk (WOBM simulcast)
94.3 WJLK Hit Music
105.7 WCHR Classic Rock
101.5 WKXW New Jersey 101.5 News/Talk (Weekdays)/Music (Weekends)
1340 WALL Oldies
1390 WEOK Oldies
1490 WKNY Adult Contemporary
92.7 WRRV Modern Rock
94.3 WKXP Country
96.9 WRRB Alternative Rock
97.3 WZAD Country
97.7 WCZX Hot Adult Contemporary
101.5 WPDH Album-Oriented Rock
106.1 WPDA Album-Oriented Rock
96.9 KXSS CHR/Top40 96.9 Kiss-FM
92.9 KNIN CHR/Top 40 92.9 NIN
102.3 KWFS Country 102.3 Blake-FM
1290 KWFS News/Talk/Sports News Talk 1290
106.3 KBZS Rock 106.3 The Buzz
95.5 KLAQ Rock The Q 95.5
- ^ a b c d "Townsquare Media Acquires GAP Radio Broadcasting" (Press release). Greenwich, Connecticut: Townsquare Media. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "Business Announcements for the week of 5/9-5/15/2010". El Paso Inc. (El Paso, Texas). Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ http://www.townsquaremedia.com/local-media/overview
- ^ a b "Regent Communications Announces Agreement With Radiolicious" (Press release). Cincinnati, Ohio: Regent Communications, Inc. PRNewswire. 2008-11-12.
- ^ Nadgir, Santosh (2010-03-01). "Radio broadcaster Regent Communications files Ch. 11 (Update 3)". Bangalore. Reuters. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Regent Communications, just out of Chapter 11, becomes "Townsquare Media", changes CEO & CFO". Radio-Info.com. 2010-05-03.
- ^ "Townsquare Media Bolsters Management Team and Re-Launches Over 30 Digital Properties" (Press release). Greenwich, Connecticut: Townsquare Media. 2010-12-13.[dead link]
- ^ "Townsquare Media Buying Ten Oneonta-Area Stations". CNYRadio.com. 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "The Music Radio Trade Publication". RadioInfo. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ^ "Remaining half of Mog Music Network sells to Townsquare Media Group". MusicWeek. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- ^ "Townsquare Acquires Various AOL Music Sites, Comics Alliance". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ Cumulus Makes Dial Global And Townsquare Deals Official - Radio Insight (released August 30, 2013)
- ^ "Townsquare Media files for IPO of up to $144 million". Reuters. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Oaktree-backed Townsquare Media, the third largest radio station operator, files for a $144 million IPO". NASDAQ.com. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ http://www.townsquaremedia.com/equity-investors/faq
- ^ Kelly, Keith J. (2014-09-22). "Townsquare snaps up hip-hop mag XXL, plans to go digital-only". New York Post. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
External links[edit]
- Townsquare Media — official site
- Taste of Country — country music news site owned by Townsquare
- Ultimate Classic Rock — classic rock news site owned by Townsquare


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A house in Japan by Jun Igarashi engages in interior theatrics while snubbing its neighbors.
Like an introverted person, the House of Trough, designed by architect Jun Igarashi in the Kato-gun district of the Hokkaido prefecture in northern Japan, focuses inward. This is not surprising considering that dreary neighboring buildings surround the house, with an industrial yard to the south.
- Entrance door: Steel Door
- Interior door: Wood door EP paint towel wiping finish
- Curtain: Organdy curtain
But for Igarashi's clients, a young couple, the neighborhood was just right, since the 2,240-square-foot plot abutted the property of parents. For Igarashi, the situation was also ideal, owing to the couple's adventurous design tastes and simple programmatic requests.
The clients wanted a large living space where they could relax and entertain, a clutter-free environment with a minimum of furniture, and a bit of hidden storage. These desires,
coupled with the bleak surroundings and the region's freezing temperatures, led Igarashi
to include what he describes as a "windbreak room"—an extension to a house's entrance that keeps cold air out of its main body. The architect divided the interior into two voids extending across the north and south sides of the 1,060-square-foot structure.
"If you see this type of space as a buffer zone you realize it shares similarities with the traditional Japanese-style engawa, or verandas, meant to physically and mentally connect the interior to the exterior," says Igarashi. Buffer zones, he adds, also provide a physical distance between the true outside and the central living and dining spaces of the house.
With lookout mezzanines of varying heights accessible by ladders or stairs, these two functional zones receive a constantly changing show of light and shadow from openings strategically placed to minimize unwanted views. To the south, the zone comprises four spaces—the entrance, staircase, master bedroom, and guest bedroom sunk into a partial basement. The north zone accommodates a laundry area, storage, and a study.
Igarashi designed most of the furniture using inexpensive painted plywood, and then installed translucent white organdy curtains that are pulled across the inner edges of peripheral areas to enclose the main living spaces. They can also remain open, permitting family members and guests to view the action in the courtyard "trough" from various perches.
The wood-frame structure includes an 18.5-foot-high pillar which divides the central space. While there's a playfulness in the way the catwalks are assembled, and a feeling of comfort sitting in the "valley" of the central space looking up to other parts of the house, there's also a sense of danger.
Couldn't someone lean a little too far from one of the upper promontories and plummet downward? Perhaps. The architect has strung up thin, almost invisible, wire ropes across the highest platforms as a gesture to safety. But one wonders if the homeowners ever plan to raise a child in this house. Evidently they'll cross that more-precarious-than-usual bridge later. For now, they enjoy life in their introverted residence that is hardly short on drama.
Jun Igarashi Architects
81, Miyamae, Saroma, Tocoro-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
Tel. 01587-2-3524
Fax. 01587-2-3561

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Women of Google+ : Jonha Revesencio
As we come across amazing women in Google+, we wanted to highlight some of them and give you the opportunity to find out how fabulous they are for yourself.
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How did you originally get invited to Google+?
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What benefits are you seeing from being in Google+?
When I jumped in to Google + before everyone did, I thought it would be #justanotherGooglefail project but only those who haven't been in yet that says that because once you're in, you can't go out. It's addicting and totally amazing. I wanted it to be successful and to really win because several days ago I was so frustrated with how crowded both my Facebook and Twitter feeds with updates that I couldn't filter but with the Circles, I could easily put people on my Thought Leaders Circle then just go there and expect updates from people that I consider as a resource without the need for them to Approve (in contrast to Facebook), so for now I am using Google + as an extension of my Google Reader.
I haven't seen companies jumping in yet but I think the other thing which Google tries to do here (aside from what most people think they're just trying to be social) is that they're trying to fix the search results. When you're logged in to your Google +, search results are way much different when compared to when you're logged in because the former would show you relevant contents that were shared by those in your network (Twitter, Facebook, and those with +1) so in trying to fix the SEO abused search results, they're using US. Google is playing on the idea that a majority of consumers trust their friends and family over any marketing campaign. By having custom search results based upon what your friends recommend you should ideally see stuff that would appeal to you. So aside from being able to really filter what you want to see, getting some help on search results, it's also a good way to meet amazing people just by looking at Incoming stream wherein you could see updates by those who included you in their Circles.
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I'm a Social Media Strategist and I am seeing more interesting updates and content straight from the thought leaders like I saw Tom Anderson of Myspace's thoughts on Google + even before it was published on TechCrunch (oh by the way, he added me to one of his Circles – so I guess my life's complete now ;). While Facebook and Twitter still play a major role in my social media life, Google + definitely has an edge over them now Also, we are seeing a great potential for brands to really easily communication and reach out to their consumers through the HangOut feature.
A particularly interesting story or thoughts you may want to add regarding Google+
Since there were not really a lot of people on Google + on its 2nd day, I got a chance to sort of publicly chat with the super awesome Mari Smith and realized that the platform has actually given me an opportunity to easily message to those thought leaders than in any other crowded platforms. Also, while I may not know to which Circle I was added my Mashable News, Michael Arrington, Tom Anderson & The New Web, the effort alone is touching.
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I'm a big football fan. Mainly college football, but I do love NFL Sundays. (and I can't wait to get my Titan's jersey and see my first game at LP Field. So you can imagine I had my TV in the weather center turned to the draft this evening. I love watching all the excitement it brings to fellow NFL fans. Plus, it gets fans looking forward to the upcoming season. I can't wait for the fall!
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How can you get a guy to open up?
My boyfriend and i have a great relationship. The only issue for me is that I can't get him to open up to me. He wants to know everything about me and help me with any issues I have, but he won't ever tell me what's wrong or how he's feeling. Any suggestions for getting him to break down this wall?
- Asked by A Thinker, Female, 29-35, Calgary, Student
Sure, dump him! lol! How unbalanced the relationship is for you to be open & he's clam city! That is so lame for guys to hide their emotions or feelings from a woman they supposed to love & trust.
- Response by syncaset, A Creative, Male, 46-55, Dallas, Artist / Musician / Writer
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Watch "Silence of the Lambs" and steal the lines Hannibal Lecter uses on Clarice Starling, "Quid pro quo, Clarice". He made a game of only revealing small poieces of himself until she would tell him about herself. Though hopefully the guy isn't too much like Hannibal Lecter.
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Most guys will open up whenever it is they feel safe to do so.
- Response by mamom04, A Sweet Sarah, Female, 56-65, Phoenix
It's just not easy for men. He may never be able to open up. It's not you....it's him!
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This isn't about him. This is about you.
- Response by bluegenel, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, Who Cares?, Technical
The best answer I can give is if he "opens up" and tells you a problem he has, then what?
- Response by jjcabin, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Washington, DC, Technical
I think you have to just let him do it in his own time, when he wants to and feels comfortable. Men aren't as into sharing emotions as women are and they will only do it if they feel like it's a safe environment to do so. When he does share something about how he feels, no matter how small it may be, be very open and listen willingly - don't question or push or try to dig out more, let him know he can tell you things and you will just listen. He will open up more and more.
- Response by christywinter97, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Artist / Musician / Writer
Its going to be hard, i know i'm the same way it took my ex almost 6 years before i opened up to her fully. He wants to be seen as ur superman, and if he has things that he can't fix himself and he goes to you, he feels that he wouldn't seem as strong to you. Best advise would be to keep at him but don't push... the more you push the higher the wall will go, make it so he wants to talk to you not that he has to. he'll open up soon enough
- Response by A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 26-28, Boston, Military
You can't break down a Man's wall. The fact that he is listening to you, wanting to know about you and is putting that effort into it ..that's huge!
- Response by lovesgoldens, A Sweet Sarah, Female, 36-45, Who Cares?
The answer is very simple, but I'm afraid that it's probably not what you want to hear. The fact is that there's really nothing you can do to *make* him open up to you if he doesn't want to or doesn't feel ready...and in most cases, asking a man to talk about what he feels is unlikely to be helpful because this culture still doesn't encourage boys to experience and discuss their feelings (the reverse is more likely to be true). Instead of asking him what he feels, try asking him what he thinks instead.
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Season 4 went out with bang. There were so many plot twists/ turns that even death, had its moments throughout the finale. "The Children" wasn't just about the children of Meereen or the Forest; it was about the remaining Stark children, the Lannisters; even Dany and her dragons. Each story had a purpose and changed the course for many characters. The 66 minutes finale was directed by Alex Graves. This episode has been submitted by GOT for Emmy submissions.
The Wall
The aftermath of the Wall begins tonight's chapter, as Jon walks into Mance's camp to negotiate terms. Jon confesses he was under orders from Halfhand to infiltrate the Wildings to gather information about their attack. Mance questions him about Ygritte asking if she survived however, Jon tells him that she died but not by him. They drink to her death. Mance asks about the Mag the Mighty. Jon reports he was killed by a farmer's son, Grenn. Both men drink to their deaths as well. The King beyond the Wall knows that the Wall is low on arrows and men. His real purpose is to get his people behind the Wall because "winter is coming". Mance discovers Jon's real purpose, to kill him. All of a sudden, a horn blows.
Out of nowhere, a huge army enters the forest. They raid the Wilding camp and kill many in their way. Mance instructs his men to stand down as Davos and Stannis come forward towards him. Davos announces King Stannis as the one true King of Westeros. He tries to get Mance to kneel before them but he refuses. Jon observes the interaction. Jon introduces himself to Stannis as Ned Stark's son. Baratheon acknowledges Ned. He asks Jon what to do with Mance. Snow answers him by saying he was taken prisoner by him but not harmed; and that the King ought to listen to what he has to say. Stannis agrees with Jon. He tells Stannis to have his men burn the dead bodies.
Later on at Castle Black, the Night's Watch burn their dead. They end with infamous "and now their watch has ended". As Aemon passes the torch to Sam, Jon, Edd and Olly, Selyse and Shireen witness the funeral as does Stannis. Through the flames, Melisandre spots Jon.
Jon visits Tormund in the prisoner quarters. He asks if there is something to say for free folk dead. Tormund reveals that he knew Ygritte loved Jon because all she talked about was killing him. Giantsbane asks that she be burned beyond the Wall in north where she belongs. Alone, Jon takes Ygritte's body outside the Wall near the Weirwood tree and sets fire to it. He says his emotional goodbye.
So finally, the big payoff of this storyline was Stannis' army coming to the rescue. It was a great aerial shot. There was a mutual respect from Stannis when he finds out that Jon is Ned's son. Mance was doubly surprised as Jon pleaded for his life. A great move on Jon's part. It will be interesting to see what Stannis plans are at Castle Black. One particular scene stands out as Mel sees Jon through the flames leaving us wondering what she has in store for him.
It was a bittersweet send off for Pyp and Grenn as their time at the wall comes to an end as well as Ygritte. Kit Harrington brought it home tonight as did a very strong Stephane Dillane as Stannis.
Beyond the Wall
Bran and company arrive at the Weirwood tree. As they move closer to the tree, all of them are attacked by a "wight" army appearing out of the snow. Jojen is grabbed by a "wight". More attack them. Summer fends one off. Bran waargs into Hodor. Jojen warns Bran to save himself. Jojen is attacked by another wight. Meera comes to his aide. Out of nowhere, a child welcomes "Brandon Stark". A dying Jojen urges his sister to go on. The child throws fireball at Jojen's body as more dead try to attack.
The group run into the cave. The wights follow them but don't survive. Bran asks the child who she is. She tells them she is known as a "child of the forest" before the First men. The child announces that "he" is waiting for them. As they travel through the cave, the troupe comes upon a man bound by tree roots. He says he has been waiting for Brandon Stark. Bran crawls towards him and asks him if he is the "three eyed raven". The man answers him with I've been called many names. Meera comes forth telling him that Jojen died delivering them here. The man acknowledges that Jojen knew his journey. He reveals that he has been watching them with 1001 eyes . Bran asks him if he'll walk again, but the man says he will learn to fly.
After 4 years, Bran's storyline has a greater meaning now. The CGI effects of red Weirwood tree among the snow and the "wight" army attack was spectular. The art direction of the cave gave us a chilling and eerie feeling surrounding Bran . Jojen's death was completely unexpected. Another mystical element is revealed yet again. Season 5 looks promising for this story arc.
In the Throne room, Dany meets Fennesz, a former slave, who was a teacher to a master's children. He tells her of the dangers since she freed the slaves. The young prey on the old with no remorse. She states the freedom allows choice. She decides to let the man work for his former master for 1 year under contract. Selmy warns her that the masters will take advantage of this. Next a crying man has carries in a blanket to show the Khalessi. He recalls that a dark dragon came from the sky and burned his little girl. Dany is mortified.
In her private chambers, Missandei informs her the little girl's name was Nyla and she was three. Grey Worm says that Drogon is missing and he is gone across the sea. Day tells him to meet her at the catacombs. She leads the other two dragons into the dark, wet cave. As they chomp on some meat. Daenrys chains both of them up. She begins to walk away leaving the dragons as they call out to her, screeching. Dany takes one last look with tears in her eyes as the door closes.
This was a devasting moment for Dany. Her dragons have always been her children but she realizes that she can't control them. Her decision to lock them up for the safety of the city was crucial to her rule. It may have consequences down the road.
Kings Landing
The Mountain is in horrible shape according to Pycelle, whom exclaims that he was poisoned by "Death of Manticore". Qyburn says he can save him as Cersei looks on.. Cersei excuses Pycelle while instructing Qyburn to "do everything you can" to save Gregor. Qyburn begins to pump out the Mountain's blood.
Next, Cersei visits Tywin in his chambers. She refuses to marry Loras Tyrell. Tywin is not having it by telling she'll marry him the day after Tommen's wedding to Margery. Cersei insists on staying with Tommen in the capital as he is her last child she has claim on. She argues with her father, that between the Tyrells and him, Tommen will be pulled apart. Cersei admits to the truth of the rumors of her and Jaime while Tywin looks on in disbelief.
Later on, Cersei visits Jaime in his chambers and readily admits she can't wait for Tyrion to die. She admits that she has told their father, the truth of their relationship. She seduces Jaime by telling that she loves him. And they get it on.
As Tyrion awaits his execution, a door opens, Jaime comes to free Tyrion with the help of Varys. He urges his brother to take the stairs to the right. Tyrion thanks him for his life as they share a heartfelt goodbye. As Tyrion reaches the stairs, he hesitates for a minute, goes towards the Tower of the Hand.
As he enters Tywin's bedroom, he hears Shae exclaim , "Twyin Lannister, my lion". A shocked Shae sees Tyrion coming towards her. She grabs a knife to thwart him off. They struggle as the knife is pried loose. Tyrion strangles Shae with her gold necklace. The only words he can say is "I'm sorry" as he sits there for a moment. He eyes the crossbow and takes it towards the privy. He finds his father, Tywin sitting there. Tyrion confronts his father about wanting him dead for his whole life. Tywin agrees that he wanted him dead but he would never die and respects him for that because he is a Lannister. The Imp doesn't buy it since his own father sentenced him to death. Tywin pleads with Tyrion to come to his chambers to talk it out. Tyrion admits he loved Shae, but he killed in her in the other room. Tywin calls her a 'whore". Tyrion warns him not to call her "whore" but Tywin doesn't care. Tyrion shoots him with the crossbow twice ending with "I'm your son". Varys finds him in the tower and helps him escape by the way of crate boarding a ship to Essos. As the Spider looks on, he hears the bells tow signaling death.
Kings Landing has been at the forefront all year however, this sequence really stands out for me. We see the power play in Cersei as she confronts her father in order to stay in KL with Tommen. Her command of Qyburn's experiments despite the protests of Pycelle. She shunned Jaime all season long but seduces him by announcing her love for him to their father. It is Cersei's devotion to her children and their well being that keeps her motivated. She obviously wants everything but that may come at a price somewhere down the road. Tyrion had another great moment when he confronted both his father and Shae when he found them. It is the look in his eyes that really stood out for me as he turned from the man trying to impress his father to suppressed rage. This episode showcased it in that scene. I felt Jaime was lost this season because he caught in the middle of everything. Perhaps that will unfold next season.
The deaths of Tywin and Shae had its moments as well. For Shae, it was full circle as she ended up back as a prositute. For Tyrion, it was his turning point to see the woman, he thought he loved become someone else's property, namely his father. Tywin's death was satisfying as he tried to beg for his life, only to be killed by his own son. Sibel Kikelli was a great TV Shae although she is different in the books. Most of all, I will miss Charles Dance as he commanded so many scenes throughout the 4 seasons on GOT.
An honorable mention to Varys, the spider who hasn't had much of a role this season, certainly pulled It off with carting Tyrion off in a box. There is certain mystery to him and one that will keep us guessing each season.
Outside the Vale
Brienne wakes up to find the horses are gone. As she makes her way through the rough terrain, she comes upon Arya practicing with Needle. Arya tells the Hound that people are coming.
Unbeknownst to Brienne, they chat about the swords and their fathers. As the Hound appears, Podrick announces his identity. Brienne determines the girl is Arya Stark. She tries to convince Arya to come with her. She informs the young Stark that she swore an oath to her mother Catelyn to find her daughters. The Hound interrupts her by stating that her family is dead and looks at the Valyrian steel with Lannister sigil. He thinks she is sent by the Lannisters for him.
The Hound challenges Brienne to a fight. They draw swords and begin to duel. The Hound begins to get the upper hand. Brienne comes back with force and bites off the Hound's ear. Finally, she pushes him off a cliff. Pod and Brienne call out for Arya, hiding behind some rocks.
Arya comes upon a wounded Hound. He tries to convince her to go with Brienne but Arya isn't interested. Next, he tries to make her mad by insulting her sister and Mycah. Arya just stares at him and says nothing. Finally he begs her to kill him. Arya grabs his bag of silver and walks away leaving the Hound to die.
The final scene has Arya riding by a beautiful waterfall as she spots a ship near a port. She quickly gallops towards the Saltpans. Arya finds captain of the ship and asks where they are going. He informs her that they aren't going North but back to the free city of Braavos. She shows him the iron coin saying. "Valur Morghulis". The captain replies, "Valur Doheris" allowing her passage on his ship. As the ship sails from the bay, Arya focuses forward to the open seas in front of her.
The intertwining of these two storylines worked. It gave Brienne a more ambitious mission to find Sansa. Brienne and the Hound's fight was second to none; almost as good as the Mountain and Viper fight scene. One of the best of the season as both had strength and size so it could have gone either way. The Hound's last scene with Arya was heart wrenching. Her stone faced look at him as he begged her to kill him was her turning point this season. Kudos to Rory McCann for his outstanding performance as the Hound.
Keep posted in the next few weeks for a complete Season 4 review.
Random Thoughts and Quotes
Several scenes were heavily adapted and a few were not in the books but some of it made sense to the characters and their plot lines.
The Jaime/Tyrion scene left some important information out but it was probably that it garnered more sympathy for Shae/Tyrion sequence.
Jojen's death was unforeseen but it provided Bran's motivation to meet the Three eyed Raven.
One particular scene (books readers will know) was not included but let's hope it bridges a gap into season 5.


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Travel reviews by Mr F and family - Belgium
My Jul 2013 trip
On this trip, I visited Namibia between 17-Jul-2013 and 4-Aug-2013 and I travelled with 4 other people.
Our trip to Namibia was marvellous.
We travelled as a family with two kids (12 and 13 year old).
Self driving was easy enough, although some roads can be bad (Sesriem to Swakopmund f.e) . Take an extra spare tyre! One should never underestimate the distances. With kids you need several stops of more than one night, otherwise driving will be to much for them.
Although July is a busy month, it never felt crowdy. During the day and on the road you're almost always alone!
Accomodations and food are more than excellent, at least you get much more value for money then in Europe.
Namibia is a very varied country with stunning landscape. Getting close to the animals is very impressive and an experience we (and certainly the kids) will always remember.
And finally, the support and advice of Expert Africa (Sabina Hekandjo) is more then perfect. I wished everyone would answer mails that quick and informative!
I stayed at and have reviewed:
|Overall rating
|Haus Sonneneck, Namibia
17-Jul-2013 review: Good place to start your trip
|Kalahari Anib Lodge, Namibia
18-Jul-2013 review: Good first stop
|Hoodia Desert Lodge, Namibia
19-Jul-2013 review: Marvellous stay in a stunning location
|Hansa Hotel, Namibia
21-Jul-2013 review: Classic hotel with excellent service
|Camp Kipwe, Namibia
23-Jul-2013 review: Attractive lodge in Damaraland
|Etendeka Mountain Camp, Namibia
24-Jul-2013 review: The real bush camp experience
|Dolomite Camp, Namibia
26-Jul-2013 review: Amazing location
|Okaukuejo Camp, Namibia
28-Jul-2013 review: Have the right expectations!
|Mushara Bush Camp, Namibia
29-Jul-2013 review: Relaxed camp just outside of Etosha
|Okonjima Plains Camp, Namibia
31-Jul-2013 review: Okonjima Main Camp review


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Hey guys
I need some help and advice, i ride about 400-800km a month depending on how much free time i have. I am 97kg and I've lost 13kg in 6months of riding . But i need to get my diet sorted so i can continue to loose weight! I feel i have come to a stop in loosing weight! I ride for fun and to try an loose weight. I do long rides and short rides, i try and mix it up and keep it varied. I wonder what you guys suggest i should be eating or not eating! obviously not chocolate etc. Which i try my hardest not to eat!
My advice would be to find a varied healthy diet that works for you something you can stick to forever - so a lifestyle change rather than going on a diet.
I eat most things but in moderation, what has worked for me is to re-organise when I eat them. So I make it a rule not to eat carbs after six o'clock in the evening (someone told me pro athletes don't eat them after 4pm, but then they probably go to bed a lot earlier than me).
My last meal of the day is protein and lots of veg and I front load the day with a bigger breakfast and a big lunch. I don't eat any less than I did before, in fact I think I eat very slightly more carb than I used to, but I'm giving my body the chance to burn it off before bed time. The other benefit is that I seem to have more energy on my ride home too cos there's more fuel in the tank.
posted by Tony Farrelly [4201 posts]
31st December 2012 - 12:21
try to eat as much 'real' food as you can rather than anything processed, you'll feel satisfied for longer and have more energy.
My wife has been home on maternity leave for the last six months so she's been cooking dinner from scratch most days and I've lost a stone through very small tweaks to our diets. Homemade sauces instead of jars,swapping beef mince for turkey mince, fruit or nut/seeds for snacks instead of chocolate or biscuits, those sort of things. As Tony said, its about a lifestyle change so you've got to be able to stick to it long term without feeling like you're missing out.
Plus homemade soups are quick and easy to make while getting loads of veggies into your diet in one go
Twitter - @StuKerton
posted by stuke [356 posts]
31st December 2012 - 12:52
First, I'd suggest you develop a meal/snack timetable that you can stick to so that you eat meals at regular times and top up with healthy, planned snacks. Losing weight only happens if you eat fewer calories than you burn so it's vital that you regulate your input.
Secondly, food shopping – buy only items that are recognisable as having been harvested or reared. So fruit and veg, meat and fish. Pulses (lentils, chick peas, beans, etc.) are a great source of protein; chicken and turkey are better than red meats. Not only will you lose weight but you'll probably save money on your food bill.
You can get smart by cooking in bulk and freezing which works really well with curries, casseroles and soups. Aim for the daily five portions of fruit or veg.
Avoid, ready meals and highly processed foods – they contain high amounts of sugar, the so-called 'empty calories'. That's particularly true of products labelled 'low fat' – when the fat is removed the taste goes with it so sweeteners are added to make it palatable I'd also cut out all takeaways, fast food, cakes, biscuits and fizzy drinks.
It's surprising how little time cooking from scratch actually takes - most people waste any time 'saved' by heating up ready meals and you may as well peel and cook a veg stir fry as go to the take away and hang about waiting for your order.
Don't cut out all treats, but be disciplined. It's okay to reward yourself for sticking to your plan with chocolate or ice cream occasionally.
Finally - hydration. Many people think they feel hungry when they are thirsty and snack when they are dehydrated. Drink plenty of water often to avoid this.
posted by Campag_10 [153 posts]
31st December 2012 - 13:16
I've been slowly losing weight all year and I think for me that has been the secret. I've always been active, everything from running up stairs to lots of gardening and not sitting around, but my weight plateaued at 74.5 kg
So I did a couple of things
1. Started tracking my food - I use Myfitnesspal - since most of what I eat (and I'm a strict veggie) can simply be scanned in
2. Started tracking my rides more carefully - I use Endomondo
In both cases I set very achievable goals
Lose 500gms a month, that's .5 pounds a week, basically a good 2.5 hour bike ride a week, whilst maintaining my calorie intake at the same level
Note I eat what I always did (including chocolate ) but just am a little careful about quantity. I travel a lot for work and whilst the missus thinks I obsessed - I do what I like (eat and bike)
Also by using the above mentioned apps you can not only track your progress you can challenge yourself against others - for example my neighbour and I had a simple "who can ride the most in August" without ever riding together due to our different jobs
What does all this mean - since June
My average speed has increased by 2km/hour even as the weather gets worse
I've consistently lost between a pound and 2 every month and went from 12 stone to 11 while still eating everything I always did
Waist has dropped from 34" to 31" and falling
I even lost weight over Christmas
It's simply calorie restriction not so much type of food and a good food tracking app will actually help you see what you are eating better and enable you to make more healthful choices, e.g. 1 chocolate digestive = 3 chucks of dairy milk or a can of apricots
Slowly over time you'll just automatically start making better choices about food and as others mentioned - cooking for yourself not because it's healthy but because you can eat more for the same calorific intake
Home made cake is less calories than shop bought cake and without the preservatives
Good luck!
Live to ride, riding to live
posted by Updesh [9 posts]
31st December 2012 - 13:52
I'd agree with the above comments.
Try to eat more 'real' food instead of processed, packaged stuff with loads of sugars or padding. Eat as much unprocessed and raw fruit and veg as you can. A rule of thumb: the more processing the less nutrition remains.
Cut down the amount of starchy carbs - don't fill up with spuds, pasta, bread and so on. These high GI products cause sugar spike and crash leading to further craving. At work I find the lunches where I have wraps or flour tortillas or homemade bread are more satisfying than sandwiches made with cheap supermarket 'packet' bread.
Try making real porridge for brekkie (not instant sachets) or pre-soaked muesli using skimmed or rice milk with a mix of fruit, nuts and seeds instead of sugar-laced cereals.
If you regularly eat smaller portions and less packaged stuff labelled as 'low fat' or 'healthy option' (which they invariably aren't) your body will gradually adapt to that intake. You may even find you enjoy refined products less as time goes by.
posted by Simon E [2418 posts]
31st December 2012 - 13:52
Try going to gym and supplementing the very impressive Km count with some weight training...
It's been proven to increase metabolism, don't go mad and keep it cycling specific.
To slo to live, to slo to die! ::-}
posted by OldnSlo [132 posts]
31st December 2012 - 15:26
Try pre-breakfast rides.
Making your body work on low glycogen levels accelerates fat burning.
ie: Set all your kit out the night before, including filling water bottles and attatching lights.
Fill a glass of water and drink it first thing when you get up (at 4:30).
Get ready to go and be out the house by 5.
Go for a 2/3 hour ride, at 10% more intensity than you would usually maintain over such a distance, drinking regularly.
Return before 8, have a porridge, yoghurt and apple sauce breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day.
Sir Velo
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
31st December 2012 - 17:01
Cut out refined, processed foods from your diet (meats, snacks, white bread, etc). Also, cut out sugar as much as possible. You'd be surprised how much food has lots of added sugar, from tomato sauces/ketchups to breakfast cereals.
Try eat fresh fruit and vegetables as much as possible. If you must snack, go for fruit and nuts (*un*roasted, unsalted, raw) instead of sweets. Bring bananas on your rides, instead of those sickly sweet gels. Where-ever you can substitute low glycemic-index foods for high-index ones.
Not all calories are the same. Calories locked into rawer, less cooked, higher fibre, and/or less processed foods literally take more energy for your body (inc your bacterial gut fauna) to break down and make useable.
posted by Paul J [816 posts]
31st December 2012 - 19:08
Have a look at Optimum Nutrition 4 Sport http://optimumnutrition4sport.co.uk/articles/an-on4s-state-of-mind/ is as good a starting point as any! The author has been retained by BMC for next season so should know what he is talking about. He provides a lot of information including the science behind the idea put forward by Raleigh above (Pre breakfast rides), there is stacks of stuff on there, it has taken me a while to get through it but is working wonders for me at the moment
posted by SideBurn [913 posts]
31st December 2012 - 22:50
These are all excellent suggestions.
The only thing I could add is watch your drinking, as in alcohol. Even relatively small amounts will add a lot of calories to your intake.
Until recently I was around 84-85kg (I'm 6'3") and have been pretty much that weight most of my life (I'm 46). When I was at university and rowing for hours every day I was 82kg.
I had been trying hard this year to see if I could shed a little bit more. There's definitely some fat around my middle that could go. I do all the things above. I hardly ever buy lunch out or eat processed foods, and I spend ages in the supermarket checking the sugar content (do that BTW, you'll be amazed). But nothing seemed to work.
Until I cut out most alcohol. Not totally but I stopped having a glass or two of wine or beer in the evenings, which I'd got in the habit of doing. Never more than two, but fairly regular.
At Christmas I was under 82kg for the first time in 25 years. I sort of wish it hadn't worked really...
posted by abudhabiChris [698 posts]
1st January 2013 - 9:30
I will take your advice and see what i can do, I have cut down my drinking and only drink once every two weeks. I used to drink most days but have stopped that- and even had my first NYE with no beer!
Thanks for the advice guys
posted by guyondebike [34 posts]
1st January 2013 - 10:50