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NBCâs singing competition The Voice, which features Blake Shelton as a mentor, is down to the final round this week with each judge having one competitor left. Sheltonâs Jermaine Paul will compete against Adam Levineâs Tony Luca, Christina Aguileraâs Chris Mann and Cee Lo Greenâs Juliet Simms for the win, which will be announced at 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
The Australian version of The Voice, which features Keith Urban as a mentor, isnât as far along in the season, but Urban says the process has already been challenging.
âI have a whole new respect for Blake Shelton,â Urban says. âI told him that. Itâs a very different thing sitting in that red chair than sitting at home watching people in that red chair. Itâs much more difficult listening to someone without watching them then you think it is in the sense of trying to make a decision whether you want to go with this person or not.â
To prepare for the blind auditions in Australia, Urban says he watched the U.S. blind auditions at home with his eyes closed and tried to decide when he would turn around his chair if he were already on set.
âItâs remarkable when you close your eyes because everyone at home is watching the artists sing and they go, âWhy donât you turn around?ââ he says.
With teams in place, The Voice Australia is in the battle round episodes, which require Urban to eliminate members of his team. Itâs a process Urban calls âvery rough,â but he explains it also gives the singers a sense of what âthe industry is about.â
âItâs about someone not hearing what it is that you do or just not having a preference for what it is that you do,â Urban explains. âI also think itâs about knowing how to handle rejection and knowing how to handle someone who maybe just doesnât like what you do and the affect that will have on you as an artist. Do you go, âAlright, well Iâm going to change everything because that person didnât like it,â or do you take a little bit of it and say, âI disagree with the rest and Iâm going to keep doing what I do,â or, âYou all are idiots.â Thatâs part of it, too, just continuing to reaffirm one's belief in oneself is very, very important.â
As to whether or not Urban would sit in the spinning red seat again, given the opportunity â heâs not so sure.
âI donât know about that,â he says, laughing. âWhat I have enjoyed is itâs just a different kind of creativity.â


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The idea of "service from the owner" takes on a new meaning for travelers who experience one of Colombia's tourist inns. Large hotel chains do not compare to the warm, spontaneous, and genuine care that guests receive from the families or couples who run these lodgings.
There is nothing better than lodging in the most beautiful locations in Colombia, far from city life. Here, travelers have the chance to experience the warmth of the local people, learn about their customs and sample recipes that have been perfected from generation to generation.
These are the places where travelers trade in five-star comfort for a life experience. In contrast to luxury, these homey environments provide guests the opportunity to see different regions, people and customs first-hand. The rich natural, cultural, culinary, and human dimensions make for an adventure to delight the senses.
These authentic lodges awaken the senses of travelers who travel through Colombia. Those who choose them will surely be amazed by the sea of seven colors in the San Andrés archipelago, will lose themselves in the imperceptibility between sea and salt desert in La Guajira, will be reborn through the mysticism of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and will be moved by the natural splendor of Chocó's paradise.
Both Colombian citizens and foreigners alike are amazed by the wide variety of experiences awaiting them in the crystal-clear waters and pure white sands of the San Andres island, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago. Here, travelers can experience the unique atmosphere of local inns that open their doors to tourists on these islands, where the natural rhythm of the sea blends into the scenery.
Diving in San Andres Island
Experiencing the islands through one of these lodgings means integrating into a unique cultural fusion of multi-color island architecture, authentic dishes and an imaginative oral tradition that evokes the days of pirates and buried treasures. This breathtaking destination is authentically Colombian, and will always be open to travelers seeking a first-hand encounter with the natural wonders of this Caribbean paradise.
La Guajira
To travel for the first time to La Guajira, a land on the shores of the Caribbean marked by the ancient wisdom of the Wayúu Indians and salt, sand and water, is to completely remove oneself from city comforts. First-time travelers to this land begin the cultural learning process through experiencing the customs and beliefs of its people.
Staying at one of the mud and cactus inns located on Cabo de la Vela is a one-of-a-kind experience. Guests sleep in hammocks that are hand-woven by indigenous people, and are lulled to sleep by the only audible sound, the gentle melody of waves rolling into the salty desert in this outermost region of Colombia.
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In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, travelers can experience the rich cultural tradition that the descendants of the Tayrona civilization preserve to this day, as well as see first-hand a sacred place that is as powerful as the highest coastal mountain range in the world. To hike up to the Lost City along ancient stone trails built by an indigenous culture means experiencing the natural forest, snow, crystalline waters and mystical wisdom that is channeled to those who endeavor to embark on this journey to self-discovery.
Staying in one of the inns that dot these mountains transports travelers to a sacred world in which the ancient customs of their inhabitants reinvigorates the spirit. The area's natural surroundings merge with its mystical past to create an environment that is conducive to respecting nature and reflecting on the material vices of the modern life.
Travelers to the Department of Chocó, located in the mountainous Baudó region, have the opportunity to walk on virgin beaches that have been lost for centuries in the primeval wilderness. Within this wilderness lie some incredible inns. To preserve the serenity of this mysterious land, only natives and settlers know how to get to some of these. Staying at one of the prime locations in the municipalities of Nuquí and Bahía Solano is another excellent option. Here, the unity of sunlight, ocean, and jungle is a true sensory experience for guests.
The emotional wellbeing of the avid adventurists who stay at one of these locations is enhanced by the warmth and liveliness of the hosts. Only this little place that time has forgotten, with its primeval flora and fauna, can arouse the senses in such a way. To top off the experience, visitors have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of humpback whales. To travel to Chocó and discover its people is to evoke our most primitive wisdom and experience the most natural form of life on earth.
The Colombian Amazon jungle is a multi-cultural, jungle-clad land that provides the most extreme tourists the opportunity to satisfy their thirst for adventure in one of the most exotic and visually impacting locations in the world. From pink dolphin sightings to face-to-face encounters with mythical characters who have built their homes and their lives in the jungle, the Amazon is an experience that is ripe in contrasts.
The inns in this mystical region, the world's most biodiverse location, open their doors to tourists who want to live amongst wild animals, natives, and ancient trees that tower like protectors of the jungle, a life-giving force for humanity. Experiencing this natural wonder, a source of so much life, is enough to inspire adventurists to keep traveling in Colombia. It may even be enough to make them never want to leave.
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Smith I/OS Interchangeable Goggle has a quick-release lens system that makes it easy to switch your lens. One word of warning, though: the ultra-modern styling may bring out how old and tired the rest of your gear has become.
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For my first time back on skis in 25 years, I was quite amazed at how much the gear had changed, from the skis, to the jackets, now helmets and of course goggles. And the changes have all been for the better! I am insanely sensitive to bright sunlight and these goggles were just right for me. the blocked out the rays that needed to be blocked out but did not make things look too dark. they fit easily with my Smith MAZE helmet and they look very cool. one post on Facebook in those googles and several of my friends and family members wanted to purchase the same pair!
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I got these last year to add to my already really large goggle collection. I wasn't really too happy with any of the ones I had before and had heard great things about the I/OS goggles, so pulled the trigger and got them. I haven't worn any of my other goggles since purchasing these! They are absolutely perfect. I had a hard time with switching lenses when I first got them, however I quickly got the hang of it and now can change them out super fast.
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Win A Trip To South America With Richard Bangs
Bangs, who hosts the PBS travel show "Adventures with Purpose," has teamed up with LAN to bring us the Only In South America sweepstakes. The contest, which runs through January 18, will allow one lucky winner to select one of four destinations as their dream trip to South America. Those destinations include Machu Picchu in Peru, the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, Iguazu Falls along the border of Brazil and Argentina or the remote Easter Island off the coast of Chile. While on their excursion, the winner will be joined for dinner and a private tour with Bangs, who will share in their adventure. The prize includes airfare, ground transportation, guides and accommodations for two.
To enter the contest, simply click here and fill out the online form. You'll provide basic contact information, answer a few demographic questions and select the destination that you prefer. With any luck, your name will be drawn in January and you'll be whisked off on an unforgettable adventure to South America.
And if you're having any trouble deciding which of the four trips you would prefer, the site provides excellent videos, like the one below, to help you choose. They're all very well done, however, and viewing them may actually end up making the decision even more difficult.
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Graduate programs in conflict and peace studies explore social conflict and violent behaviors. While peace studies focus on addressing these issues using nonviolent methods, war studies address the use of violent means to achieve an outcome. Conflict and peace studies graduate programs may also be known as: international conflict security, conflict management and negotiations, social change, human rights, terrorism, global security, conflict analysis, conflict resolution, mediation, social justice and human rights.
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An interdisciplinary field, conflict and peace studies combines many of the social sciences, including:
Aspiring peace and conflict graduate students should ideally be interested in the following:
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As noted above, there are a wide variety of graduate programs falling under this discipline. Each offers a different angle through which to approach these issues. However, a standard cross-section of commonly-seen core courses might include:
Since the field of conflict and peace studies often applies to worldwide issues, it's common for graduate programs to offer study abroad opportunities. Some of these opportunities focus on areas known for conflict. Many master's degrees in conflict and peace studies, as well as Ph.D.'s in conflict and peace studies require a thesis, capstone project, dissertation, or another form of research. Proficiency in at least one foreign language is often a requirement. Some graduate schools also require an internship. The course of study differs from institution to institution, check with the school of your choice regarding its particular requirements.
Most applicants to conflict and peace studies grad programs are required to submit an application including a personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and GRE scores; TOEFL scores if applicable. In addition, some schools have a language proficiency requirement. Undergraduate and graduate work in the social sciences, volunteer and study abroad experience in the field, and/or internships and past job experience can strengthen an application.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2010, mediators earned an annual median salary of $55,800. Journalists and news anchors earned a median salary of $36,000. Professors earned $62,050. Jobs for mediators are predicted to grow by 15% between 2010 and 2020; careers for journalists are predicted to decrease by 6% in the same time period. Jobs for professors are expected to grow by 17%.
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Military Cash Incentives:
DOD Should Coordinate and Monitor Its Efforts to Achieve Cost-Effective Bonuses and Special Pays
GAO-11-631: Published: Jun 21, 2011. Publicly Released: Jun 21, 2011.
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The Senate report to accompany the 2011 Defense authorization bill directed GAO to assess the Department of Defense's (DOD) use of cash incentives to recruit and retain highly qualified individuals for service in the armed forces. This report (1) identifies recent trends in DOD's use of enlistment and reenlistment bonuses, (2) assesses the extent to which the services have processes to determine which occupational specialties require bonuses and whether bonus amounts are optimally set, and (3) determines how much flexibility DOD has in managing selected special and incentive pays for officer and enlisted personnel. GAO analyzed service data on bonuses and special and incentive pays, reviewed relevant guidance and other documentation from DOD and the services, interviewed DOD and service officials, and observed two working groups that were determining bonus amounts.
DOD engaged in enlistment and reenlistment contracts for bonuses to servicemembers that totaled $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2010, down 58 percent from fiscal year 2008. Contracted amounts peaked in the Army and the Navy in fiscal year 2008 and declined thereafter; amounts peaked for the Marine Corps and the Air Force in fiscal year 2009 and then declined. From fiscal years 2006 through 2010, the services contracted a total of $11 billion for bonuses, with the Army accounting for 52 percent, the Navy, 24 percent, the Marine Corps, 16 percent, and the Air Force, 9 percent. About $4.5 billion of the $11 billion was contracted for enlistment bonuses and $6.6 billion for reenlistment bonuses. With the exception of the Army, the amounts the services contracted were higher for reenlistment than enlistment bonuses during this time period. For example, the Army's average enlistment bonus was higher than that of the other services in fiscal years 2006 through 2008, while the Navy's was highest in fiscal years 2009 and 2010. On the other hand, the Army's average reenlistment bonus was smaller than those of the other services during this period. The services have processes that include the analysis of data on how difficult it is to recruit and retain particular occupations and use these processes to adjust bonuses, but they do not know whether they are paying more than they need to for these purposes. DOD guidance allows the departments to offer a bonus to any occupation that they have difficulty recruiting or retaining, thereby allowing them to adjust their policies to changing market conditions. However, though much research has been conducted on bonuses' effects on enlistment and retention, DOD does not know whether the bonus amounts the services offer are optimal. Efforts to develop ways to assess the cost-effectiveness of bonuses have been made by some research organizations and have generated interest at the individual service level, but there has been no coordinated DOD-wide work to facilitate information-sharing among the services on this issue. Without such information-sharing, the services may not be able to fully take advantage of existing and emerging methodologies for assessing whether they are getting the best return on their bonus investments. DOD has begun to increase its flexibility in managing special and incentive pays while consolidating them into eight categories. GAO reviewed 15 of DOD's more than 60 special and incentive pays and found that during fiscal years 2006 through 2010, it spent $13.6 billion on those pays and that for about 30 percent of that amount, DOD was unable to adjust numbers of recipients or amounts based on market conditions because they had not yet been consolidated and were established in legislation. DOD's consolidation of special and incentive pays will allow the services more flexibility in managing them. However, at present, DOD has not established metrics that will enable it to determine whether this consolidation is resulting in greater flexibility as it transitions to the new categories by fiscal year 2014. As a result, DOD may not be positioned to measure future progress in meeting the intended goal of the consolidation, which is to give the services more flexibility. GAO recommends that DOD (1) coordinate with the services to facilitate discussions on conducting research, as appropriate, to determine optimal bonus amounts and (2) monitor the implementation of its consolidation of special and incentive pays to determine whether it is resulting in greater flexibility and what impact the consolidation is having on DOD's budget. In commenting on a draft of this report, DOD concurred with both recommendations.
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Recommendation: The Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to coordinate with the services on conducting research, as appropriate, to determine optimal bonus amounts.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Open
Comments: In a July 2012 report, the USD (P&R) stated that it continues to believe that a study to determine optimal bonus amounts would be beneficial. When sufficient research resources are available, they plan to start the project. As of February 2013, DOD still had not funded the study GAO recommended.
Recommendation: The Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, as the consolidation of the special and incentive pay programs is completed over the next 7 years and the instructions directing the services on how to administer the new programs are revised, to monitor the implementation of this consolidation to determine whether it is in fact resulting in greater flexibility and more precise targeting of resources and what impact the consolidation is having on DOD's budget.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Open
Comments: In a July 2012 report, the USD (P&R) states that it continues to consolidate special and incentive pay authorities. However, because this consolidation is not yet complete, it has not yet determined whether this consolidation has resulted in greater flexibility, as GAO recommended. As of June 2013, OSD reported that OSD was about halfway through with its effort to consolidate special pay authorities. As a result, it had not assessed whether the consolidation had resulted in greater flexibility.
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Joint Professional Military Education:
Opportunities Exist for Greater Oversight and Coordination of Associated Research InstitutionsGAO-14-216: Published: Mar 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2014. -
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Air Force Business System Schedule and Cost EstimatesGAO-14-152: Published: Feb 7, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2014.
Mar 5, 2014
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle:
Introducing Competition into National Security Space Launch AcquisitionsGAO-14-259T: Published: Mar 5, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 5, 2014.
Mar 4, 2014
The Air Force's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Competitive ProcurementGAO-14-377R: Published: Mar 4, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 4, 2014.
Countering Overseas Threats:
DOD and State Need to Address Gaps in Monitoring of Security Equipment Transferred to LebanonGAO-14-161: Published: Feb 26, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 4, 2014.
Feb 28, 2014
Army Workload and Performance System:
Actions Needed to Complete Assessment of Unnecessary Overlap with Logistics Modernization ProgramGAO-14-266: Published: Feb 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2014.
Feb 27, 2014
Defense Transportation:
DOD Can Better Ensure That Federal Agencies Fully Reimburse for Using Military AircraftGAO-14-189: Published: Feb 27, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2014.
Feb 26, 2014
Military Health System:
Sustained Senior Leadership Needed to Fully Develop Plans for Achieving Cost SavingsGAO-14-396T: Published: Feb 26, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 26, 2014.
Jan 30, 2014
Imminent Danger Pay:
Actions Needed Regarding Pay Designations in the U.S. Central Command Area of ResponsibilityGAO-14-230R: Published: Jan 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 30, 2014.
Jan 21, 2014
Defense Management:
DOD's Conference Policy Is Generally Consistent with OMB's RequirementsGAO-14-150: Published: Jan 21, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 2014.
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Rossi Roundup – Holt Claims Millions Will Die – And More at 11
Here's some of what's coming up tonight at 11, on New Jersey's only ALL LIVE, ALL, ALL NIGHT SHOW …with me, Ray Rossi, just a journeyman with a microphone, a transmitter; and an internet connection.
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Daniel Pipes: The Middle East in Upheaval: Interpreting and Predicting
After 40 years of stasis, four tyrants were overturned and more could soon follow, civil war and anarchy have spread. In a tour d'horizon, Daniel Pipes offers background to these developments, analyzes their significance, and makes predictions. In brief: the Islamist surge is falling apart – note recent developments in Turkey, Iran, and Egypt as well as the fighting in Syria. He looks at these countries, plus the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Obama administration's policy.
Dr Daniel Pipes is president of the Middle East Forum in Philadelphia and Taube distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. His website, DanielPipes.org is one of the Internet's most accessed sources of specialized information on the Middle East and Islam. The Boston Globe states that "If Pipes's admonitions had been heeded, there might never have been a 9/11″. TheWashington Post calls him "perhaps the most prominent U.S. scholar on radical Islam."
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This is a sweet and refreshing punch. My kids love it. Recipe by Angela Shelf Medearis. Note: We prefer no pulp, so I used Crystal Light lemonade and no pulp orange juice. I found the guava juice in cans in the ethnic aisle at the grocery store and the pineapple and papaya juices in the juice aisle.
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February 19, 2013 - Ubisoft has announced that the Uplay shop will now offer games from EA, WB, Telltale and more, plus Ubisoft games will be available on Origin.
Crusader Kings II Review
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July 14, 2011 - Paradox Interactive today announced its exciting line-up for gamescom 2011 and will be showcasing upcoming titles King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame, Crusader Kings II, Salem, Naval War: Arctic Circle and Magna Mundi for attendees who venture over to Camp Paradox.
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October 11, 2010 - Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness. Do you have what it takes to become a Crusader King?
Gamescom 2010: Paradox Interactive Announces Crusader Kings II
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MAGNIFICENT, MODERN, MYSTERIOUSChina: Magnificent, modern, mysterious, wow! These are some of the words that came to mind while on the Shanghai-to-Beijing cruise in November. This is an active, busy tour. The excursions were all interesting and informative; the Terra Cotta Warriors are amazing, the pandas are fun, and I was glad to have saved the Great Wall for last. Our Tour Escort was wonderful; he looked after everyone and every detail, and we never had to carry our luggage anywhere. The staff aboard Viking Emerald are precious, working hard and ready to greet you everywhere with a smile. And Viking does a wonderful job of providing only the best hotels. Bring your comfortable shoes, your open mind, your camera, and warm clothes if you are going to Beijing in November. If you have ever considered going to China, think no more. Go! You won�t regret the experience. Penny2013
AN IMPERIAL GEMHow did you ever find our Tour Escort? He was one of the imperial jewels of China! He truly cared about every traveler and made us all feel so welcome and comfortable in our strange surroundings. And, he shared his personal family history to enlighten us on Chinese culture. What a gem! Thank you so much for the vacation of a lifetime. Martha2013
HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDExcellent and we highly recommend. The itinerary is very well planned. The ship�s crew was terrific and the Program Director is a great asset to Viking Cruises. We were also fortunate to be assigned a wonderful Tour Escort. Miguel & Carol2013
OUR FIRST TRIP TO CHINAThis was our first trip to China and first experience with Viking. We were very interested in getting a good overview of China and seeing the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges Dam. We went the first week of October and had wonderful weather. The whole trip was well-organized by Viking; the attention to detail was impressive. Our Tour Escort was awesome and very passionate about his job and his country; he was knowledgeable, well-read, organized, humorous and very patient. Hotels were 5-star and the food was varied and good�you won�t go hungry even if you don�t like Chinese food. Beijing was very full and hectic but well worth it. The days on the ship allowed some �down time� but expect a bit of walking on the shore excursions. We really enjoyed river cruising�the smaller shipboard experience, the opportunity to get to know other guests and no problems with seasickness. The Program Director on board was very good and the staff wonderful. We are already booking our next Viking river cruise to Russia for next year. Celeste & Don2013
ATTENTION TO DETAILThis trip was a great overview and comparison of major cities along the Yangtze River. Our Tour Escort was very sincere in her efforts to explain the culture differences, give us much historical information, and prepare us for the various shore excursions. She was well-prepared, organized, thorough, and very nurturing. The hotels were easily 5-star hotels. Many days on land were very full which left us too tired in the evening to really enjoy additional excursions, but the days on the ship allowed some �down time.� We really enjoyed the smaller, more intimate shipboard experience to get to know other people. The whole trip was extremely well-organized by Viking; the attention to detail was very impressive. Some shore excursions involved lot of walking on days when it was really hot and humid�to be expected in August. This was a fabulous way to learn about another culture. We are ready to sign up for another Viking trip next year. Fred & Barbara2013
EVERYTHING WE ANTICIPATED AND MOREOur trip was everything we had anticipated and more! China certainly delivered. Staff, crew and tour guides were beyond reproach. Gail & Will2013
AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTUREAn extraordinary adventure awaits those who choose this trip. It was hot, but we had very little rain so the weather did not interfere with our schedule. Our Tour Escort was exceptional, passing on to us the history of China�s development which brought our visit to life. Although the days in Beijing were at times hectic, we would not recommend taking out any of the sites we visited. Be prepared to walk a lot during this phase of the trip. We would have enjoyed an extra day or two in Shanghai even if it meant extending the cruise an extra day. We are looking forward to our next Viking cruise since this one in China set a very high standard. Carolyn & Tom Scanniello2013
The best of ChinaThe tour was very interesting and well organized, and we learned a lot about China. Our exceptional Tour Escort was with us through the entire trip and made it unforgettable. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and we are so glad that we did it! Viking River Cruises really showed us the best of China and we are definitely planning to travel with them again, perhaps next year. Lara & Sparky2012
Unexpected wondersWe took our mother on this river cruise for her birthday and were not disappointed. Although we went during a cold time of year we were warmly treated from the time we landed in Shanghai to the time we left Beijing. We had many wonderful experiences along the way�the children at the Viking school, the pagoda at Shibaozhai and the Great Wall are among my favorites. However, the souvenir shopping that was offered was mostly unexpected and wonderful! We knew about the silk factory, but the friendship store at the Great Wall and the jade factory were awesome. Thanks for providing that along with all the other fabulous adventures. We learned and experienced so much about China that we never expected. The river cruise was relaxing and pleasant; I certainly wouldn�t mind going on another river cruise. The price was also very reasonable. Our tour escort was amazing, very organized and considerate, and went out of his way on several occasions to help us out. We are truly grateful. Diane Yorita2012
Friendly and welcomingWOW! That is one word that says it all. Our Imperial Jewels of China cruise was fantastic. The knowledge we acquired on this trip totally changed our impression of China. Our guide was with us the full 12 days of our trip. The sights before, during and after the cruise cannot be described in this short review but we will always remember them with fondness. The Chinese people are very friendly, welcome you into their country with warmth and are always ready to help you. Thanks for a great experience; we have booked our third Viking cruise, Portugal�s River of Gold, for this coming spring. As usual we expect the best from Viking. Thank you. David & Patricia Van Weele2012
A great experienceWe had a great experience on our first Viking trip, Imperial Jewels of China, in early July. The hotel accommodations were first-class and our guide was outstanding. The ship is almost new, very clean, and the ship crew was great. For us one of the trip highlights was the great variety of Chinese food. The tour hits some of most popular, can�t-miss attractions like the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warriors and Shanghai. One glitch in our trip was that flooding prevented us from going through the dam locks and we had to skip our last day on the river and the school visit. Viking scrambled to add a neat excursion up the Shennong River, a five-hour bus ride instead of the last day cruising. This turned out to be a great opportunity to see China�s countryside. We loved the trip and will be looking into other Viking trips in the future. Joel & Terry Wiegand2012
A glorious part of the worldWhat a glorious part of the world! I think I will come back here again someday. The views, the food, the staff�I couldn�t have asked for more during my much-anticipated vacation to�China. Aaron Watson2011
My 25th anniversary giftMy husband surprised me with a trip to China on a Viking river cruise in April for our 25th anniversary. Our journey began at the airport in Shanghai, where we were met by Viking staff and taken to our beautiful hotel. Before long, we were introduced to our Tour Escort, who always prepared our group very well about the things we might experience, whether it be a highlight, a cultural difference or a tourist trap to be aware of. In her talks on the bus, during our many travels to hotels, historic sites, restaurants and cultural events, she created a context for what we were about to see or do with a combination of historical, cultural and personal details. I was prepared to be led around China on a tour by a person who would be an expert, giving facts and figures about this fascinating nation. What I was not expecting was the genuine care, concern, warmth and sincerity that our guide displayed to her Western guests. She did not spout off lists of facts that she had memorized; she shared her heart about her homeland in a way that helped us to look at and understand China in a more personal way. Linda Geleris2011
Our first river cruise with VikingThis was our first river cruise and first experience with Viking. The cruise was an excellent value. Booking the trip and the follow-up process was absolutely effortless. From our very first meeting at the airport, we knew Viking had provided us with a very professional and capable Tour Escort�any apprehensions we had about traveling in a foreign country were quickly set aside. He was responsive to our every need, provided expert narrative throughout our trip and patiently answered all of our questions. We were always kept informed about scheduling and he took the time to explain to us the intricacies of Chinese culture and cuisine. Our impression of China has been overwhelmingly positive. We will definitely recommend this journey to others. Thank you for such a memorable experience. Jim & Candy Burdett2010
Perfect way to see ChinaThis itinerary is the perfect way to see China for the first time. We covered more than 2,000 miles in China and now have a lifetime of memorable experiences in just 12 days. Our guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, even arranging a breakfast box for us before our very early morning flight back home. The accommodations were wonderful and the people were friendly and welcoming. Don�t miss this trip! Beverly & Bill Freeman2010
We saw so much in only 12 daysThis is an amazing trip. The Viking guide assigned to our small group was friendly and knowledgeable�she took care of every detail possible. Tours were organized, entertaining and informative�we were never bored. The sights in China are beautiful and historic. We especially loved the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Army. When I look back at the pictures we took, it's hard to believe we saw so much in only twelve days! The Chinese people were friendly and welcoming; there are so many things to see in China, I'd like to go back to this fascinating country. My sister and I left the tour one day, and went to one of the large markets in Beijing, which was worthwhile. If I went again, I'd spend a few days on my own in Shanghai or Beijing at the beginning or end of the trip. I would thoroughly recommend Imperial Jewels of China and want to go back to see more of China. This was my first trip with Viking, and I plan to take more. Charlotte & Sharon Smith2010
5-star cruiseMy wife and I traveled with a friend and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We arrived in Beijing a day early and took the opportunity to do some sightseeing on our own. Once we started our tour we were divided into smaller groups; we really bonded with our group and Tour Escort, who was outstanding. The ship was very comfortable and offered excellent service and food. Shore excursions were great. I took about 1,700 photos of our trip! All in all, I would give this cruise 5 stars. Dean & Ann Uphoff2010
Memories that will last a lifetimeMy husband and I learned so much about China�s culture and people, and its future as a country. Our guide captured every detail and shared stories about growing up there, making our numerous excursions consistently interesting. The Chinese people were very friendly as we toured the old and new parts of various major cities, such as Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. The cruise showed us so many beautiful areas along the Yangtze River, and we saw how immense and important the Three Gorges Dam is. The Olympic Games sites we had seen on television were beautiful in person. We were also very impressed by the Viking-supported school we visited. The 12 days went very quickly and we were left with memories that will last a lifetime! Nancy & Ted Goble2010
I love all things Chinese now!What a fabulous trip�I love all things Chinese now! Our tour guide was wonderful and there wasn�t a question he couldn�t answer. Our first Viking River Cruise was Waterways of the Tsars and I didn�t think a trip could get any better than that. However, traveling and sharing all the sights, food and excitement with another couple made our Imperial Jewels of China cruise even more special. Thanks for such a great vacation. We�re already planning another trip on the Rhine for the upcoming holiday season! Ann & Nick Sanders2010
Twelve days of pure enjoymentEvery aspect was first class! We had time to relax, we never felt hurried or rushed, and yet we were able to experience such a broad scope of activities, sights and sounds. We really felt like we got to the very heart of China. The ability to use our personal electronics alone ensured that we�ll be back for many more Viking River Cruises. It was�twelve days of pure enjoyment in every respect. Donald & Valerie Elson 2010
Truly the trip of a lifetimeWhat an incredible trip�we simply cannot say enough about Viking. Service on board was excellent; we especially enjoyed relaxing on our balcony before breakfast. Our guide was superb�there was not a question he could not answer. A wonderful traveling companion, he was charming and funny and the quality of his service was extraordinary. Every day we would always remark on our tour and how it exceeded our expectations. The school visit was a touching moment; it was particularly poignant to see our daughter, Xiaoling [adopted from China as a baby, now 15], with the students. Every destination was great�from the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian to Beijing and the Forbidden City�yet, we loved Viking Century Sun and were always sad to leave the ship. We got to know so many great people on the tours and on board: Viking attracts great travelers. I am overjoyed about our Imperial Jewels of China cruise, truly the trip of a lifetime. Peter W. Keller2010
Always first classThis was our second cruise with Viking. Everything has always been first class. Once we returned home, we booked a Viking cruise to Russia the very next day for June of 2011. Jim & Jill Gaston2010
Never a dull momentGreat trip! Never a dull moment. The Hong Kong & Guilin extension was the best�seeing villages up close and relaxing in Hong Kong before the long ride home was great. Chuck & Mardell Martinek2010
Our experience was fantasticMy wife and I recently booked the Imperial Jewels of China on the Viking Century Sun. This was our first experience on a river cruise�before it was only large ocean liners�and our experience was fantastic. The trip started off in Beijing for three full days and it was still not enough time to see it all. We saw Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. We traveled to the Badaling Hills to see the Great Wall of China then took the Sacred Way to the Ming Dynasty Tombs. Shanghai was a great city�very modern, yet steeped in the old Chinese traditions. We are most definitely touring again; in fact, we are booked for your Grand European Tour on the 31st of July! Rusty & Martha Underwood2010
What a great adventureWow, what a great adventure! We really enjoyed seeing China�s �Imperial Jewels.� For more detail, please see the trip report Rebecca published on IndependentTraveler.com, reproduced here with the editors� kind permission. Rebecca Stone & Mary Anne Glazner2009
You far exceeded our expectationsThank you for providing wonderful programs and people to show us the beauty of so many places in the world. You far exceeded our expectations for service, accommodations, tours and travel coordination. Clifford & Karen Vaughn2007
A great valueWe travel quite a bit and almost never use a tour company.... You have convinced us that a truly professional company can provide a vacation to remember. And, it was a great value. Richard & Chris Gernand2007
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Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts including Presentation Copies and Letters from T.S. Eliot to the Faber Family
London, New Bond Street
20 Sep 2005 10:30 BST
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Series of approximately 84 typed and autograph letters signed ("Tom", "Tp", etc.), the majority typed, to his close friend Enid Faber, wife of his publisher and publishing partner Geoffrey Faber, covering a wide range of topics, both literary and personal, subjects including the death of Virginia Woolf ("...I have also been pursued by Theodora Bosanquet who wants me to write for Time and Tide about Virginia Woolf. It is bad enough having one's friend die without Time and Tide...I have toiled over a note for Horizon, simply because I thought it might be thought odd if I didn't write something; but I doubt that it will please anybody. I don't know very much about her writing: she was a personal friend who seemed to me (mutatis considerably mutandis) like a member of my own family; and I miss her dreadfully, but I don't see her exactly as her relatives see her, and my admiration for the ideas of her milieu - now rather old fashioned - is decidedly qualified..."), the dedication of
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
to her son, his godson (see lot 634), George Eliot and
("...really we have never forgiven her impudence in assuming the name...It seems to me one of THE novels. Yes, Dorothea is very good, and so is Casaubon; and almost everybody except Ladislaw, who is dead as plastocene..."), Dickens and
and "the Minders (and he do the Police in different voices) in Our Mutual Friend", life as a fire warden in wartime London ("...Action consists, at present, as on Sunday, of dropping my typing, donning a kind of drugget robe marked 'A.R.P.' and passing the time of day with the other doughty boys of my post (one of whom is an Iraqui, the son of a Carpet Merchant, and another a Rumanian) on the steps of the Belvedere Hotel..."), fellow Faber authors ("...I have never read a word of Sassoon's books..."), custody of his first wife Vivien ("...the Official Solicitor...has said that he will arrange a special visit to V. by the Visitor, if I will pay a special fee; and I have also undertaken, if she agrees to go to Oxford or some other place out of London for a temporary change, I will be responsible for any extra expenses..."), his
Poetry Chicago
article on Ezra Pound in 1946 ("...obviously, in the circumstances, this had to take precedence of everything beyond the daily routine..."), lecture tours and acceptance speeches ("...this, as it has to be dignified but witty, polished but not too grave, and formally complimentary in an informal tone, is not so easy..."), religious observances ("...Ash Wednesday is one of the two days a year when my virtue is not in danger and when I try to live cleanly and forswear sack..."), his appearances in the public print ("...my hair is NOT glossy: I have to put water on it to keep it in place, that's all..."), his time as a bank clerk ("...I have had lunch with the joint General Managers of Lloyds Bank - nobody who has never been a Bank Clerk can conceive of what a great honour
is. But rather saddening: I had gone on thinking for the last 25 years of Joint General Managers as venerable and awe-inspiring; but there was nobody of that description except the butler, and a doorkeeper named George who
he remembered me..."), his godson Tom ("...What
he been up to?...If he has taken to writing VERSE I shall be most apprehensive about his future...") with whom he compares himself ("...He is, in any case, more effusive than his Gd. Fr. was at the same age. I remember, at the age of twelve, being given my first watch for Christmas..."), encounters with fellow poets ("...Betjeman who burst in ostensibly to deal with Shell Guides but really to present me with an Old Cholemian Tie which he had bought for me in Swindon..."), the perils of stardom and of strange typewriters ("...I have succeeded in declining a request to be filmed for a News REEL? AND To (this is not usual machine and I cant control it)..."), buying his godson a telescope ("...Apparently a telescope is like a gun, and you get yourself measured and have it built to
order. Mr. Negretti, or perhaps Mr. Zambra, seemed to look down on me for expecting to get a telescope ready made..."), his sojourns in Chicago ("...Everyone here is very serious...I don't like the food very much and am rather homesick..."), parties ("...I can't and won't dance with anybody..."), his marital status ("...Every time I have tried to compose the small advert. I have thought of Mr. Pickwick and Mrs. Bardell and am paralysed. - SINGLE GENTLEMAN desires board-lodging, two rooms and sanitary conveniences, in farmhouse or quiet village..."), his swimwear and other Prufrockian worries ("...I have bought myself a decent bathing costume, just in case I plunge into the Pool, but it looks rather like a ballet dancer's trunk hose..."), work on
The Confidential Clerk
("...I have a nasty problem with the third act, which nobody has seen yet..."), etc.; together with numerous enclosures (see note below), two letters by Valerie ("...Epstein...early endeared himself to me by saying that if he was doing Tom's bust to-day, it would be quite different, because marriage had made his face 'more interesting'...I thought the Stravinsky party was a particularly happy one. Tom has been invited to write an opera with him but is not keen..."), and envelopes,
approximately 140 pages, 4to and 8vo, a few on postcards,
Faber and Faber, 24 Russell Square, and elsewhere, one (to both Geoffrey and Enid) of 1959 and one of 1963, the bulk 1934-1955
"I am going through an infernal passage which, like all infernos, is incommunicable": T.S. Eliot to Mrs Geoffrey Faber: a fine and extensive series
. At turns facetious, affectionate, practical, and revealing, the letters nearly all date from the period between his separation from his first wife in September 1932 and his second marriage in January 1957. The closeness of Eliot's attachment to Enid and the Faber family, with whom he went on holiday practically every year between 1933 and 1957 (a subject touched on in many letters), is revealed by a remarkable letter written to her on 24 January 1947, the day after Eliot had been telephoned with the news of the death of his estranged and institutionalized first wife Vivien. Although he had received the news of Vivien's death at the bachelor flat he shared with John Hayward, it was with the Fabers that he sought refuge in his distress that evening. He tells Enid: "You will not know how helpful it was to me to dine with you last night. I am going through an infernal passage which, like all infernos, is incommunicable, though perhaps some of it may be explainable at a later time, and any support from the few friends upon whom one can lean is a great help". In the same letter he tells her that "the funeral cannot take place until some day next week, probably Wednesday or Thursday. Vivien left instructions that her coffin should not be sealed up for four days; and directed that she should be buried in the cemetery near Eastbourne where her father's body lies. Maurice [Vivien's brother] rang up after you had gone to tell me (he has been very good in taking everything on himself: of course he is the person legally responsible, but he has been very good in taking for granted that I should not have to do anything". He further explains that Vivien had nominated Geoffrey as one of her executors without seeking his prior permission and suggests he withdraw ("...The only necessary executors are Maurice and the District Bank, and I shall retire..."). It is clear, from a letter written six days later, that Enid was, indeed, one of the few who made it to the funeral ("...Your coming made it easier for me, and also I feel sure for the others...").
On a lighter note, Eliot also used Enid and her family as a sounding board for his Old Possum cat poems (see also the series to his godson Tom below), the series being accompanied by typescripts or carbons of 'The Song of the Jellicles', 'Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer', 'Old Deuteronomy', 'Macavity: the Mystery Cat', 'Gus: the Theatre Cat', 'Bustopher Jones: the Cat About Town', and 'Skimbleshanks: the Railway Cat'. All but one of these were to be further revised before publication. Other enclosures with these letters include an elaborate "Provisional Order of Proceedings for Mr. & Mrs. Faber's 20th Anniversary" (featuring a procession with in "Barouche 8: Mr. Auden with a banjo, Mr. Spender with a concertina, Mr. Sassoon with a bassoon, Mr. Eliot with a cornet (all with comic noses)..."), with a follow-up letter signed in the persona of Mr. Eliot's Principal Private Secretary "Isolde Bleibtreu" ("...Mr. Eliot...is already in correspondence with Gen. Goering, one of the recognised authorities in such matters; and he expects to be able to submit a revised and improved programme after the pantomime season..."). Also enclosed are "The Autolycan Intelligencer" (a squib about the American publication of
The Family Reunion
), a quiz on
set "from memory, and without having consulted the text for many months", an absurdly elaborate recipe for preparing salads ("...My directions for making a salad, which I have never released to anyone before..."), and a spirited self-portrait à la
Period Piece
, drawn in ink over pencil, showing an infant Eliot perched on a high stool typing ("...Portrait of the Author in 1891. His compositions at this Period are known as 'Juvenilia' and are not included in his published works...").
More 'serious' literary endeavour is represented by his protracted labour on
The Family Reunion
in the late thirties. He discusses with Enid both practical matters ("...The next thing I expect you will do is point out that somebody has made two dramatic entrances without having had the opportunity to leave the room. Will MAN'S HIDDEN POWERS be a boon to the distracted amateur dramatist? I doubt it. Meanwhile please continue your search for cavities...") and his overall aims ("...I hasten to cheer you up: yes, there is a gleam of hope for Harry, as for Orestes, OEdipus, and all other men who got into hereditary Greek jams. That shall be shewn in the sequel, if there is ever a sequel. No pistol-shots in this play. Harry may come back to Wishwood in forty years' time...Your suggestion that the Eumenides should do a strip tease act is novel, and I believe has box office possibilities. But there is one difficulty. It they don't wear any clothes, how do we distinguish between their evening dress and their travelling costume? That is important..."); while thanking her for her praise ("...People will say all sorts of nice things, but are often shy of saying straight out that they LIKE what one has written...The tragedy, as with my Master, Tchehov, is as much for the people who have to go on living, as for those who die...But there is hope for Harry - the hope of learning to want something different, rather than of getting anything he wanted..."). On 23 March 1939, we find him thanking her for having accompanied him to the play's first night ("...if the weather is not too foul I shall creep out tomorrow and face the notices...").
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