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Fifty Shades of Grayson
Season 5, Ep. 10Original Air Date: Dec 12, 2013
Damon realizes Elena is in danger and enlists Stefan's help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron, and Damon shocks Stefan by revealing his knowledge of Aaron's family.
The Vampire Diaries
Fifty Shades of Grayson (Ep.510)
Original Air Date: 12.12.13
Season 1, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Dec 12, 2013
Nostradamus tells Mary of his prophecy that one among them will die soon, which causes Mary to make a decision that will forever change her relationship with Francis.
Fated (Ep.108)
Three Ghosts
Season 2, Ep. 9Original Air Date: Dec 11, 2013
After a fight with Cyrus Gold AKA the Acolyte, Oliver is drugged and left for dead. Determined to cure him, Felicity makes a risky decision.
Three Ghosts (Ep.209)
Original Air Date: 12.11.13
Death's Door
Season 1, Ep. 9Original Air Date: Dec 11, 2013
When John finds himself in a dangerous situation, Stephen is unable to help without revealing himself to Ultra.
The Tomorrow People
Death's Door (Ep.109)
One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party
Original Air Date: Dec 9, 2013
Ryan Seacrest conducts an in-depth interview with the One Direction band members, who also perform before a live audience and answer questions from their devoted fans via Twitter.
Original Air Date: 12.9.13
The Safety Dance
Season 2, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Dec 6, 2013
When Carrie struggles with writer's block, Weaver tries to help but gets in the way.
The Carrie Diaries
The Safety Dance (Ep.206)
Original Air Date: 12.6.13
Season 4, Ep. 3Original Air Date: Dec 6, 2013
Tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Pakistan after Amanda plants evidence that Pakistan hired Nikita to kill the President.
Set-Up (Ep.403)
The Cell
Season 5, Ep. 9Original Air Date: Dec 5, 2013
Stefan continues to offer Katherine his support while trying to mask his own pain, until Caroline shows up with an unusual form of therapy.
The Cell (Ep.509)
Original Air Date: 12.5.13
Left Behind
Season 1, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Dec 5, 2013
Mary and Francis are forced to rely on one another when the castle is taken hostage, and Catherine shocks everyone when she makes a surprising proposal to try to save their lives.
Left Behind (Ep.107)
The Scientist
Season 2, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Dec 4, 2013
A seemingly impossible robbery at Queen Consolidated's Applied Sciences Division brings Central City police scientist Barry Allen to town.
The Scientist (Ep.208)
Original Air Date: 12.4.13
Season 1, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Dec 4, 2013
Stephen is determined to uncover what he hopes is the key to finding his father, and crafts a plan with the Tomorrow People that involves getting inside Jedikiah's head.
Thanatos (Ep.108)
Reigning Pain in New Orleans
Season 1, Ep. 9Original Air Date: Dec 3, 2013
Marcel, deeply conflicted by recent events, is surprised when Klaus opens up to him about some of his past indiscretions. Cami tries to make sense of cryptic messages.
The Originals
Reigning Pain in New Orleans (Ep.109)
Original Air Date: 12.3.13
Holy Terror
Season 9, Ep. 9Original Air Date: Dec 3, 2013
After a massive angel slaughter occurs, Sam and Dean arrive at the scene to investigate and are surprised to run into Castiel.
Holy Terror (Ep.909)
Dead or Alive
Season 4, Ep. 2Original Air Date: Nov 29, 2013
Nikita reunites with Michael, Birkhoff and Ryan aboard the team's aircraft command center. Michael tells Nikita she should stay with the group and let them clear her name.
Dead or Alive (Ep.402)
Original Air Date: 11.29.13
The River in Reverse
Season 1, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2013
Rebekah, facing a difficult decision, turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Elijah struggles with the consequences of a recent fallout with Klaus.
The River in Reverse (Ep.108)
Original Air Date: 11.26.13
Rock and a Hard Place
Season 9, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2013
Sheriff Mills calls Sam and Dean for help investigating multiple murders in her small town.
Rock and a Hard Place (Ep.908)
Season 3, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2013
When Zoe finds herself treating her uncle, she takes a chance and invites him to the Hanukkah celebration that she is hosting.
Hart of Dixie
Miracles (Ep.308)
Original Air Date: 11.25.13
Man or Beast?
Season 2, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2013
Vincent and Cat find themselves at odds on how to deal with Agent Reynolds, which forces Vincent to wonder if he is more beast than man.
Beauty and the Beast
Man or Beast? (Ep.208)
Season 4, Ep. 1Original Air Date: Nov 22, 2013
Nikita is still on the run after she was framed for the assassination of the President of the United States.
Wanted (Ep.401)
Original Air Date: 11.22.13
Too Close for Comfort
Season 2, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 22, 2013
When Sebastian learns that his mother is getting remarried, he asks Carrie's dad to make sure she is legally protected.
Too Close for Comfort (Ep.205)
Dead Man on Campus
Season 5, Ep. 8Original Air Date: Nov 21, 2013
At Whitmore College, Elena and Caroline decide it's time to throw a big party, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help.
Dead Man on Campus (Ep.508)
Original Air Date: 11.21.13
Season 1, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 21, 2013
An attempt to scare Mary causes Queen Catherine to take drastic measures to make sure the guilty party is caught.
Chosen (Ep.106)
State v. Queen
Season 2, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 20, 2013
Oliver discovers Vertigo in Diggle's blood and realizes The Count has broken out of prison and is once again distributing his drug.
State v. Queen (Ep.207)
Original Air Date: 11.20.13
Season 1, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 20, 2013
When Stephen decides to have some fun with his newfound powers, Jedikiah takes extreme measures to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Limbo (Ep.107)
iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Lady Gaga
Original Air Date: Nov 19, 2013
To celebrate the release of her new album "ARTPOP," this special features a live performance by Lady Gaga.
Original Air Date: 11.19.13
Bad Boys
Season 9, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 19, 2013
Dean gets a call from an old friend named Sonny asking for help with a ghost that won't leave the home that Dean was sent to when he was younger.
Bad Boys (Ep.907)
I Run to You
Season 3, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2013
Zoe begins to grow leery of how much time Joel and Wade hang out, especially when it begins to interfere with Joel's writing.
I Run to You (Ep.307)
Original Air Date: 11.18.13
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Season 2, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2013
After Vincent's life is endangered, Cat decides they should spend Thanksgiving with her father in order to get information on Vincent's missions.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Ep.207)
Finale Part 2: The Guy or Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model
Season 20, Ep. 16Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2013
The final two models battle it out in a fierce runway show and the pressure is on as the final photo shoot is shot by Tyra herself.
America's Next Top Model
Finale Part 2: The Guy or Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model (Ep.2016)
Original Air Date: 11.15.13
Season 2, Ep. 4Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2013
Carrie pitches Larissa a profile on New York wunderkind playwright Adam Weaver, but when he proves a difficult, yet fascinating, interview, Carrie's job is on the line.
Borderline (Ep.204)
Death and the Maiden
Season 5, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 14, 2013
While Elena and Damon try to explain Amara's situation to Stefan, Dr. Wes gives Katherine some deeply disturbing news. Nadia shows up at Caroline's dorm room.
Death and the Maiden (Ep.507)
Original Air Date: 11.14.13
A Chill in The Air
Season 1, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 14, 2013
When Olivia, who is an ex-lover of Francis', arrives at the castle, she brings the dangers of the woods with her. Mary seeks comfort in Bash.
A Chill in The Air (Ep.105)
Keep Your Enemies Closer
Season 2, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 13, 2013
Amanda Waller sends A.R.G.U.S. agents to kidnap Diggle and informs him that Lyla has gone missing after following a lead on Deadshot in Moscow.
Keep Your Enemies Closer (Ep.206)
Original Air Date: 11.13.13
Sorry for Your Loss
Season 1, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 13, 2013
When Stephen and Russell head out for a night of fun, they run into a potential new break-out. Stephen and Russell report back to John and Cara about the new person.
Sorry for Your Loss (Ep.106)
Season 1, Ep. 7Original Air Date: Nov 12, 2013
When someone from Hayley's past makes a startling revelation, she grows concerned for herself and the baby. After making a trip down to the bayou, Klaus has a surprising encounter.
Bloodletting (Ep.107)
Original Air Date: 11.12.13
Heaven Can't Wait
Season 9, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 13, 2013
A headline in the local newspaper about some disappearances in the area catches Castiel's eye, so he calls Dean to help him investigate the case.
Heaven Can't Wait (Ep.906)
Family Tradition
Season 3, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 11, 2013
Zoe and Joel are ready to find a more permanent place to live and find the perfect place is actually owned by a relative of Zoe's biological father's relatives.
Family Tradition (Ep.306)
Original Air Date: 11.11.13
Father Knows Best
Season 2, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 11, 2013
Cat confronts her birth father about the mysterious role he's played in her life, while Vincent has to neutralize a high-profile beast.
Father Knows Best (Ep.206)
Strings Attached
Season 2, Ep. 3Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2013
Larissa returns from her summer in Kyoto and insists on taking Carrie and Walt to a fabulous Japanese festival in the city, where Larissa meets Samantha, with an explosive result.
Strings Attached (Ep.203)
Original Air Date: 11.8.13
Finale Part 1: The Finalists Shoot Their Guess Campaign
Season 20, Ep. 15Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2013
Past contestants come back to assist the final three models and one finalist is upset that the group is not supportive of her.
Finale Part 1: The Finalists Shoot Their Guess Campaign (Ep.2015)
Handle with Care
Season 5, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 7, 2013
Silas happily announces his new goal to Damon and Elena, but they are skeptical when he promises to accomplish one important task in return for their help.
Handle with Care (Ep.506)
Original Air Date: 11.7.13
Hearts and Minds
Season 1, Ep. 4Original Air Date: Nov 7, 2013
Mary has to decide if she is willing to lie and sentence a man to death in order to have King Henry let her out of her engagement to Prince Francis.
Hearts and Minds (Ep.104)
League of Assassins
Season 2, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 6, 2013
While Oliver tends to the Canary's wounds, he tries to get her to talk about where she came from but she refuses until they are attacked by a trained killer from the League of Assassins.
League of Assassins (Ep.205)
Original Air Date: 11.6.13
All Tomorrow's Parties
Season 1, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 6, 2013
After Stephen breaks Ultra protocol during a training exercise, Jedikiah's mysterious boss insists on meeting Stephen. Stephen grows worried when Jedikiah can't protect him.
All Tomorrow's Parties (Ep.105)
Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
Season 1, Ep. 6Original Air Date: Nov 5, 2013
When Klaus discovers Hayley's life is being threatened, he goes to extreme lengths to protect her and their unborn baby. Marcel visits an old friend to seek out some advice.
Fruit of the Poisoned Tree (Ep.106)
Original Air Date: 11.5.13
Dog Dean Afternoon
Season 9, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 5, 2013
While investigating two bizarre murders, Sam and Dean realize there is an eyewitness to both gruesome deaths - a German Shepherd.
Dog Dean Afternoon (Ep.905)
How Do You Like Me Now?
Season 3, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 4, 2013
Zoe is blissfully happy when she sees how well Joel is adjusting to BlueBell, until she learns the townspeople might have a different opinion of him.
How Do You Like Me Now? (Ep.305)
Original Air Date: 11.4.13
Season 2, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Nov 4, 2013
Cat gets a blast from the past as she attends her high school reunion, where she uncovers more of her past than she ever anticipated.
Reunion (Ep.205)
Express Yourself
Season 2, Ep. 2Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2013
Carrie and Walt are faced with kicking out their new roommate when she makes herself too comfortable.
Express Yourself (Ep.202)
Original Air Date: 11.1.13
The Guy Who Becomes a Bat
Season 20, Ep. 14Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2013
The guys and girls have to pose while hanging upside down with bats, and one of the models struggles to take a good photo.
The Guy Who Becomes a Bat (Ep.2014)
Sinners and Saints
Season 1, Ep. 5Original Air Date: Oct 29, 2013
Angered by recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby, Klaus demands answers from Sophie, believing she was involved. Sophie reveals a troubling secret from her past.
Sinners and Saints (Ep.105)
Original Air Date: 10.29.13
Help Me Make it Through the Night
Season 3, Ep. 4Original Air Date: Oct 28, 2013
After Lemon's fallout with the Belles, she is blacklisted from the Junior League Halloween Masquerade party.
Help Me Make it Through the Night (Ep.304)
Original Air Date: 10.28.13
Season 2, Ep. 4Original Air Date: Oct 28, 2013
After getting stonewalled by Cat in his quest to track down a suspected beast, Gabe enlists Vincent's help, but Vincent quickly takes matters into his own hands.
Hothead (Ep.204)
iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Katy Perry
Original Air Date: Oct 25, 2013
To celebrate the release of her new album "Prism," this special features a live performance by Perry, as well as a Q&A with the multi-platinum artist discussing her new album.
Original Air Date: 10.25.13
Pay-Off Clip
Season 4, Ep. 4
Alex has just the job for Sam. Nikita is all new tomorrow at 9/8c!
Comic Con Reel
They won the battle, but the war continues. New episodes of Nikita coming soon to The CW.
Pay-Off Producer's Preview
Executive Producer Craig Silverstein discusses The Shop's new approach to Nikita. Don't miss an all new episode Friday at 9/8!
Devon Sawa Interview
Devon Sawa discusses the differences between Owen and Sam. Nikita is all new Friday at 9/8c!
Set-Up Producer's Preview
Season 4, Ep. 3
Executive Producer Craig Silverstein discusses Alex's pivotal role. Nikita is all new Friday at 9/8c!
Dead or Alive Producer's Preview
Season 4, Ep. 2
Executive Producer Craig Silverstein talks about Nikita's dangerous plan to assassinate the head of the FBI. Nikita is all new Friday at 9/8c!
Wanted Producer's Preview
Season 4, Ep. 1
Executive Producer Craig Silverstein talks about what's in store for the final season of Nikita. Don't miss the premiere Friday at 9/8c!
Aaron Stanford Interview
Aaron Stanford recaps last season's finale and Birkhoff's reaction to Nikita's redemption mission. Don't miss the premiere of Nikita Friday at 9/8c!
Maggie Q Interview
Where in the world is Nikita? Maggie Q talks about the action to come in the final season premiering Friday at 9/8c!
Shane West Interview
Shane West discusses Michael and Nikita's shaky relationship in this interview. Don't miss the premiere of Nikita Friday at 9/8c!
Comic-Con 2013: Nikita Panel
Your favorite Nikita actors come together for the final Nikita panel at Comic-Con.


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Past and present stars of the Broadway hit Wicked came together on October 30 to celebrate the Oz-themed musical's 10th birthday. Catch up with your favorite big-belting witches in this fun video feature!
October 31, 2013Before he began performances in The Book of Mormon, Matt Doyle took the stage at Rockwood Music Hall for a one-night-only concert featuring songs from his soulful new album—and we caught all the music from the rock star performance!
November 27, 2012Two-time Tony winner Mark Rylance leads a talented all-male company of Richard III and Twelfth Night. Broadway.com was on the scene with the stars of this double opening on November 10, 2013, at the Belasco Theatre.
November 11, 2013Get a taste of the national tour of Sister Act.
September 1, 2013Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Annaleigh Ashford returns to Show People to chat about her recent wedding, offer some magical dating advice and reveal her nod to Cyndi Lauper in Kinky Boots.
August 22, 2013In this week's episode of Looks Not Books, Matilda's Lesli Margherita's celebrates the halfway mark by taking viewers along for a press tour. Next stop: Sardi's, Italian talk show, Barnes & Noble, Broadway bowling and more!
October 29, 2013Broadway.com has your first look at Jessie Mueller and company singing one of Carole King's biggest hits, "I Feel the Earth Move," in rehearsal for the pre-Broadway run of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
August 20, 2013Fantasia Barrino, Dulé Hill and Adriane Lenox lead the Broadway's After Midnight, director/choreogrpaher Warren Carlyle's dazzling musical revue. Check out clips of this sensational tribute to Harlem's famed Cotton Club!
November 1, 2013Vanessa Aspillaga chats with Broadway.com about Bruce Norris' darkly funny play Domesticated and what it's like to work with Jeff Goldblum and Laurie Metcalf.
December 6, 2013The Tony-winning musical The Lion King celebrated 15 years on Broadway with a triumphant performance and lavish celebration. Hear from the award-winning creators and current cast about why The Lion King is unlike any other show on Broadway.
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LabelIn November 1943 this painting was included in Jackson Pollock's stunning solo exhibition at Art of This Century, the innovative New York art gallery run by legendary art patron Peggy Guggenheim. As its title suggests, the work depicts a male figure, embodied in the black columnar form at right, with its mysterious arithmetic graffiti, and a curvy female figure at left, with marvelous catlike eyelashes. Standing on tiny triangular feet, both figures are surrounded by splashed and smeared oil paint that enhances the sense of energy inherent in the two vertical forms, while also foreshadowing the famous "drip" technique that Pollock would develop later that decade.Social Tags [?]abstract expressionism [x] abstraction [x] city landscape [x] contemporary [x] impasto [x] jack the dripper [x] male and female [x] minimal palette [x] phenomenology [x] tombairport favorite [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |


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Maine's pine-covered mountains and rugged coast not only inspired great artists but also men and women whose courage and leadership shaped our country. These included Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the Civil War hero and former governor; Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both houses of the U.S. Congress; and Edmund Muskie, the former US senator and secretary of state.
There are many ways to meet Maine's talented and important people - both past and present. Maine's historic sites offer a fascinating way. Former family homes of some notable Mainers have been converted to small museums. Art galleries and larger art and history museums offer exhibits and information about Mainers and their contributions to our state and nation.
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A new CNN/ORC International poll released Wednesday finds that Latinos are more optimistic about the economy than non-Latino whites, but six in ten see the economy in poor shape.
The poll finds 61 percent of Latinos say the economy is in poor shape, while 39 percent say it is in good shape. The views are generally negative but more optimistic than the views of non-Latino whites, who split 79 percent to 21 percent poor shape over good shape, according to the results of a CNN/ORC International poll conducted between Sept. 28 and 30.
The majority of Latinos -- 56 percent -- believe the government should be promoting traditional values, while 41 percent say it should not. As to whether government is doing too much which should be left to individuals and businesses, 42 percent said yes and 54 percent said no. Among Latinos registered to vote, the split was even at 48 percent.
Latino voters are considered an especially important demographic in the 2012 campaign and are being courted by both sides. A CNN/ORC poll released Tuesday showed President Barack Obama with a significant lead over GOP challenger Mitt Romney among Latino likely voters.
Although six in ten see the economy in poor shape, Latinos appear to be increasingly optimistic that they will achieve the American dream. The difference between data from this survey and a 2010 survey used in comparison overlap within the polls' sampling errors.
The 2010 CNN sample found 45 percent believed they could reach the American Dream, while that number stands at 54 percent today.
Just over one in three -- 34 percent believe they have achieved the American dream already. Just over one in 10 -- 11 percent -- believe they will never reach the American dream.
The survey included 601 Latino adults reached by telephone between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1. It has a sampling error of plus or minus 4 points.


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Ryan encourages GOP to focus on the future in first major post-election speech
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan urged his party to advance a forward-looking vision in his first high-profile speech since his failed bid for the White House alongside Mitt Romney.
The Wisconsin Republican also acknowledged that that he and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who would speak at the dinner and receive an award, are seen as 2016 presidential contenders themselves.
"Know any good diners in Iowa or New Hampshire?" he asked Rubio at the beginning of his remarks. "I'm sure the press won't read too much into that."
In his remarks, Rubio replied, "I will not stand by and let the people of South Carolina be ignored."
At the Jack Kemp Foundation's award dinner, Ryan encouraged his party to find a "vision for bringing opportunity into every life -- one that promotes strong families, secure livelihoods and an equal chance for every American to fulfill their highest aspirations for themselves and their children." That vision, he said, includes roles for government, private groups and free enterprise.
As he did in post-election interviews with local television stations, the former vice presidential candidate stood by the race he and Romney ran.
"Though I wish this election had turned out differently, I'm proud of the campaign Mitt Romney and I ran. He would have been a great president, and it would have been an honor to serve this country at his side," Ryan said.
"We gave this race our all, and I'm grateful for the nomination. It's thrilling when your team trusts you with the ball, and it's humbling when you advance the ball as far as you can, only to come up a little short."
He noted that President Barack Obama was returning to the White House facing "a stagnant economy and a fiscal mess." Obama has said he inherited some economic problems from his predecessor, President George W. Bush, and Ryan joked, "You might even say he'll inherit these problems."
Pointing to the Republicans' retention of their majority in the U.S. House, where he was re-elected, Ryan called on his party not to "spend the next four years on the sidelines."
But he also could be seen as distancing himself from some of Romney's controversial comments, in particular, that Obama had won by offering "gifts" to certain groups, and that 47% of voters were predisposed to vote against his candidacy. Both comments, made in private conversations with donors, drew criticism.
"Both parties tend to divide Americans into 'our voters' and 'their voters,' " Ryan said. "But Republicans must steer far clear of that trap. We must speak to the aspirations and anxieties of every American. I believe we can turn the engines of upward mobility back on, so that no one is left out from the promise of America. But it's going to require a bold departure from the approach that government has taken for the last five decades."
Ryan received the foundation's leadership award last year, and Rubio is the 2012 recipient. The award honors the late conservative congressman, cabinet secretary and GOP vice presidential nominee.
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Sailing out of New York Harbor, to me, is a spiritual experience. Ships usually leave near sundown, and with the Manhattan skyline on the left and Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to the right, with the shards of daylight fading and twilight approaching, the departures are often breath-catchingly beautiful.
When I got the chance to sail on Holland America's Noordam, the fourth and final of its Vista-class vessels, I was thrilled. It was early spring, and Noordam's last trip out of New York before heading to Europe.
It took until the final version of Holland America's Vista-ship building program for me to make it onto a Vista-class vessel. I thought I had educated myself, but after sailing on both Statendam-class and Rotterdam-class ships, I was totally unprepared for the size of Noordam. In fact, I was totally unprepared for most of the changes in this new generation of ships, and I was somewhat surprised at my reaction.
When it began its ambitious new-build program with Zuiderdam, launched in 2002, the line had a lofty goal: Expand beyond its appeal to (mostly) very senior citizens. Bring in family groups. Create a bridge between the seniors, its stalwart and consistent passenger base, and the youngsters who would soon be purchasing cruise vacations of their own. Indeed, appealing to "multi-generational family groups" is the stated objective of the line's Vista-class program. With expanded Club HAL facilities for youngsters, the addition of its hugely successful Loft Teen Clubs, and a large percentage of staterooms fitted with balconies, the Vista-class ships ushered Holland America Line into the 21st century with aplomb.
In 2003, Holland America announced its Signature of Excellence initiative, wherein it would retrofit all of the ships in its fleet with elegant Euro-style mattresses, upgrade the bedding, add waffle-weave bathrobes to all cabin categories, incorporate massage-type showerheads into the bathrooms, add flat-screen LCD televisions and DVD players to the cabins, expand its kids and teens' facilities and change some of the public rooms into contemporary, multi-purpose meeting places. Noordam was the first ship built to incorporate all of the changes into its design -- and what changes they are.
The Culinary Arts Center (taking the place of the Wajang Theatre -- movies are still played there) and the Explorations Cafe (replacing the Windjammer Lounge, Coffee Bar and the library) might be the biggest changes onboard but they are certainly not the only ones.
Distinctive, though, to Noordam were some additional modifications. twenty-seven feet of aft deck space was added to the Lido Deck and 35 new staterooms were incorporated into the design, eliminating much of the angled raking at the stern and creating a straighter up/down aft end. This has been deemed so successful that each of the other Vista-class ships will in turn go into dry-dock to get the same additions.
I am, admittedly, on the younger end of HAL's traditional senior passenger base, but like most of HAL's older passengers, I am somewhat averse to change. Stepping onto Noordam presented me with a culture shock that took a few days to overcome. The size of the ship and its layout -- compared to Holland America's "classic" ships with their more linear passageways -- had me bufuddled; there are new elements (like the cooking center instead of the Wajang), a jazzy style, open spaces and twisty corridors absent from HAL's other ships. Almost nothing in the physical configuration of the vessel felt familiar.
With apologies to the late, lamented Oldsmobile, "This ain't your daddy's Holland America."
Happily, for me, the staff and crew were decidedly "old school," as accommodating and genuinely caring as they are on any Holland America ship. I occasionally walk with a cane ... and when I had it with me in the Lido Cafe, I didn't have to worry about carrying my tray with one hand because a smiling steward -- always -- took it from me and carried it, through the line and to whatever table I chose. A question I asked at the front desk was handled with professional, hospitable grace. And, on this larger ship, although I may have felt like I was walking miles to get from point A to point B, at least my hikes were punctuated with smiles and cheerful greetings, often -- per HAL's tradition -- by name.
I might prefer HAL's older, smaller, more classic ships (although having a verandah without paying for a suite was a wonderful perk), but in the end, the overall enjoyment of any cruise vacation depends more on the total experience than on the ship's layout. I was treated like an old friend, greeted by name and pampered by my room steward. I dined in elegance and took advantage of the modern amenities (like the Wi-Fi Internet and DVD players) available on Noordam. I watched culinary demonstrations, listened to music in the Explorer's Cafe and made new friends. Noordam might be big and modern, but it is, after all, one of those "dam" ships, and I was sad to leave when the cruise ended.
Public Rooms
Noordam, more than any of the other Vista-class ships, has incorporated the new Signature of Excellence program into its very design. The names of some of the public rooms might be the same as on other HAL vessels, but the architecture is totally different.
The throbbing pulse of the entire ship is the Explorations Cafe, "powered by the New York Times," located on the Upper Promenade Deck. Comfy and relaxing and at the same time educational and inspiring, this sprawling space incorporates a library, Internet center, coffee bar, music listening venue and meeting place in one location. Leather chaises with earphones, tables with reusable New York Times crossword puzzles laminated under layers of epoxy, Internet stations at roundelays, and books, books, books and more books define this space as the indoor hangout for folks of all ages. The coffee bar charges for cappuccinos and lattes, but the reasonable price is worth it (about $2.50 for a specialty coffee) and the pastries are thrown in for free.
Another space in which from and function meet is The Queen's Lounge and Culinary Arts Center. The room takes the place of what used to be the Wajang Theatre, and while free hot popcorn is still served during the movies that play here, it's what's different that makes the place special. The entire front end has been designed as though it's a set from the Food Network, with cameras angled down onto a workspace with stovetop and television-type lighting. On each side of the stage is a giant LCD monitor, so no matter where you are sitting, you can see the action. Holland America has teamed up with Food and Wine Magazine, and will be hosting 60 "celebrity chefs" per year on all of their ships.
Noordam is filled with millions of dollars worth of original artwork, not all of it behind glass. There seems to be a large percentage of Asian art and sculptures, but other forms and cultures are represented as well. During my cruise, a photographer was documenting each piece; the photos and commentary will be put into iPods which can be borrowed for a self-guided tour of the art on the ship. What a fabulous idea!
The shops are all located forward of the Explorations Cafe, and in order to get from the back of the ship to the front on this level, you have to go through them. Here again, the corridors seem narrow and awkward, and until you realize that you are, indeed, on the main path, you get the sense that you've lost your way somehow, and ended up shopping by mistake. Despite this confusing design -- and once you figure out how to get into and around them -- the shops are great with plenty of logo stuff, jewelry and duty-free. The "Dam Ship" shirts sold out on the first day before I had a chance to get one, and there were wonderful 75 percent off sales that kept people coming back.
The meeting rooms across from the Explorations Cafe were well-used during my trip; for Friday night Jewish Sabbath services; Muslim services; non-denominational services; and Catholic mass on both Sunday and Good Friday. There were several private group meetings too.
A Passover Seder was held in the Lido Cafe. They closed off part of the room so non-guests couldn't see in, but the entrance was flanked with flowers, and the service was broadcast throughout the Lido area. The service was performed by a woman and it was an extraordinary experience to be able to hear it.
Most of the bars and lounges are located on the Promenade Decks that have public spaces. On the Lower Promenade, there's Northern Nights Nightclub, funky, but way too small for the crowd it occasionally attracts, the Sports Bar, the fab and well-attended Piano Bar, the Pinnacle Bar near the atrium, and of course the after-dinner favorite, the Explorer's Lounge with its classical trio or quartet playing nightly, and the complimentary chocolates served to anyone hanging around. The only smoking allowed on this deck is in the casino and in the Sports Bar which adjoins it.
The Ocean Bar is located on the Promenade Deck, and spans the area surrounding the atrium. This is a great mid-ship stop before or after supper, with a jazz quartet and small dance floor.
Both daytime (for the views) and nighttime (for the dancing) make the Crow's Nest -- situated forward and atop the ship -- a favorite for folks of all ages. Surrounded with floor-to-ceiling windows, this is a perfect place to see where you're heading, especially just before arriving in port.
The huge gyroscope that hangs over the atrium and the deco-style ceiling that surrounds it are both stunning, fitting for a ship of this caliber. The muted, earthy tones on the main public decks work well together, although at first I thought they gave a fairly gloomy impression. Too bad they don't follow on into the stateroom corridors, which are carpeted in a bright multi-tonal blue psychedelic nightmare, paired with faux burled-wood cabin doors, and suffused with awful fluorescent lighting. It's positively headache-inducing to walk to your cabin.
When the Vista-class ships were first conceptualized, passengers were clamoring for balconies. On Holland America's Statendam-class and Rotterdam-class ships, the only verandahs available are in what the line calls "verandah suites," but those accommodations (with the exception of the small whirlpool tub they each have) are now closer to most modern cruise ship standard balcony cabins, and they are the first to sell out on any given itinerary.
Noordam (as in all of the Vista-class ships) has plenty of balconied cabins in many configurations, ranging from the Deluxe Verandah Outside (200 square ft. with 54-square-ft. balcony) to uber-elegant Penthouse Verandah Suites (1,000 square ft. with 318-square-ft. balcony). In between, there are Superior Verandah Suites, which measure 298 square ft. (100-square-ft. balcony) and feature dressing rooms, sofa beds, full-size whirlpool baths with additional shower stalls and dual-sink vanities, and Deluxe Verandah Suites, which increase to 380 square ft. (130-square-ft. balcony) and add king beds (rather than queens) to the mix.
In fact, of the six passenger cabin decks, only one, Main Deck, has no balconies at all, and there are some staterooms obstructed by the lifeboats on Upper Promenade that are balcony-free as well.
Holland America used to boast the largest standard staterooms at sea. Alas, that boast has gone the way of the free cappuccinos previously offered ... in other words, the rooms are not as spacious on the Vistas as they are on the other classes. Judi and I were in a Deluxe Verandah Outside and found the size adequate if not exactly roomy, but the layout and configuration was awkward and uncomfortable. Although there is plenty of hanging space and shelving in the closet, the only drawers in the cabins are in the low nightstands and an oddly placed drawer under the foot of the bed. I'm too old and arthritic to use that large drawer comfortably, but Judi, younger, slim and fit, found it equally awkward. The best we could do was use it as laundry receptacle during the course of the cruise.
The desk/vanity area was the most surprising to me. Holland America was a virtual pioneer in the "connectivity at sea" arena, so the line is fully aware that people travel with all manner of electronic "stuff." Kids will bring their iPods and docks, parents bring their video recorders, all ages are likely to have a PDA or laptop, digital camera, cell phone charger and so on. The desk, though, is an afterthought of a slab, perched at one end over the mini-bar and a teeny cupboard at the other. It's meant to be used as a grooming station since the hair dryer is housed in the little cupboard, but there's pathetically little space for anything on the desk at all. Judi and I were constantly jockeying for laptop space. On Noordam, the LCD televisions have been hung in the corner above the desk, freeing up some of the space that's used on other ships which still have CRT televisions.
The Eurotop beds are fabulously comfortable. The ribbon-cut cotton sheets are pretty and elegant. Suite guests get duvets; standard-room guests get a double-sheeted blanket. All guests get the use of the cotton waffle-weave robe with terry-cloth inside, and many were seen walking around with them on the Lido Deck because they are so comfy.
Hint: If you're zaftig, like me, ask your steward to bring you a larger robe. They have them, and it was wonderful for me to be able to wear a robe that actually closed without that embarrassing gap ... even if the sleeves nearly touched the ground.
Even in the Deluxe Verandah Outside cabins, the balconies are huge, much bigger than on other ships. They are furnished with faux-rattan chairs, an ottoman, and a small teak table for drinks.
It saddened me to see the pre-molded bathrooms in the standard cabins; I missed the coral-pink tile of the line's older ships. The future is now, though, so I just have to adapt. Standard cabins still have Holland America's signature bathtub/shower combo, which many people said were easier to get into than the older ones. The bathroom size is adequate, with a small sink/vanity area. Lighting is murky.
Suite passengers get more perks not afforded to those in regular cabins; those in Deluxe Verandah Suites and above get a butler and use of the Neptune Lounge, a private concierge club with all-day munchies and complimentary cappuccinos and lattes. Suite passengers can also take their breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill if they desire, although we saw few in there in the mornings.
The two Penthouse Verandah Suites, 1,000 square ft. (318-square-ft. balcony) each, have gorgeous teak-lined balconies and private hot tubs.
DVD rentals are available for $3, with a fairly large library of offerings.
By far the best offerings on Noordam are the cooking demonstrations in the new Culinary Arts Center. Several times per week there is a session highlighting the preparation of some delectable treat or another, whether it's a main course, appetizer or dessert, presided over by a senior member of the kitchen staff. On those voyages where a guest chef is onboard, there are more demonstrations, using that chef's specialties as the featured recipes.
New to Noordam in 2008 is the Microsoft Digital Workshops program, comprised of complimentary classes led by Microsoft-trained "techsperts." Passengers can learn to use computers to enhance photos (Windows Live Photo Gallery), produce and publish videos onto a DVD (Windows Movie Maker) and create personal webpages or blogs (Windows Live Services and Windows Live Writer). In addition, one-on-one coaching, called "Techspert Time," is available for more than 20 hours each week.
The Vista Lounge (the ship's main theatre, located forward and comprising three decks), is a modern marvel. The only ship theatres with more high-tech goodies are those on Disney ships. This one boasts a one piece, $80,000 LCD backdrop. Although the shows are fairly average shipboard fare, the sophisticated design allows for more pizzazz, some pyrotechnics, some animation, and things like balloons and confetti falling from above. Sight lines are excellent except for certain spots in the back corners, where large pillars can be obstructive.
Holland America is well known for its low-key and fabulous lounge performers and bands. Noordam carries the tradition with flying colors. You can just about choose whatever it is you want, from the peaceful strains of the classical quartet in the Explorer's Lounge to the light jazz in the Ocean Bar or the torch songs in the Piano Bar. Northern Nights Nightclub gets the younger blood flowing with disco, karaoke, and other theme-type parties, and you can dance under the (visible) moonlight in the Crow's Nest.
The casino isn't very big, but it's lively, with several blackjack and poker tables, a full-sized craps table, a roulette wheel and banks of slots. Oddly, the nickel and penny video slots were getting the most play, and paying off the highest, too.
During the day, the cruise staff has devised some boisterous participation activities, and while they aren't quite as outrageous as those on some other ships we've visited, they are a departure from Holland America's usual low-key offerings. Hairy legs contests are now part of Noordam's schedule.
One of our favorite Holland America activities is the ship-building contest, in which entrants scrounge around for materials to build a ship over the course of the sailing. Items might include styrofoam cups, cardboard boxes, and any number of other materials -- we saw a ship made with orange peels! Near the end of the cruise, the vessels are put into one of the pools, judged, and the builders awarded prizes.
There is an art auction every day, and on occasion, the artwork is stuffed into and around the Ocean Bar, a frustrating and appallingly ugly public space. And, of course, there's daily bingo, too.
On the Observation Deck is a smallish video arcade. Teens who aren't using the Loft can usually be found here.
Holland America Line automatically adds $11.50 per person, per day, to onboard accounts; this is then shared among waiters, stewards and other service personnel. That amount can be adjusted in either direction by visiting the front desk. A 15 percent gratuity is tacked on to bar bills. Note that gratuities are not automatically included on bills for spa treatments.
Holland America is aiming to attract families, and Noordam appears to be up to the task. Its teen club and children's club are active and busy, and there seems to be plenty to occupy the youngsters. Watching kids play cards with their grandparents or do puzzles in the Explorer's Cafe was heartwarming. When the weather isn't terrific, there are always those DVD rentals.
The Loft, with its Jetson's-like appearance, silvery walls and posts and '60s-style bucket chairs, provides teens with a perfect parent-free zone. Kids between the ages of 13 and 17 are welcome; over and under those ages are not.
Club Hal is primary-color bright, and is permanently staffed by childcare professionals. Potty-trained children between the ages of 3 and 12 are nicely accommodated with age-appropriate activities.
Fellow Passengers
Even on the Vista-class ships, designed for multi-generational family groups, the bulk of the guests tend to be loyal HAL Mariners and those over 60 years old. It was Spring Break during my Noordam cruise, and while there were 200 children onboard, there would have been more had the cruise been seven rather than 10 days.
Most of Noordam's guests are HAL repeaters; sophisticated, well-educated, well-heeled and traditional. They look for the little hallmarks that make them know, for certain, that they are on one of Holland America's "dam" ships, and despite its size, they find those hallmarks on Noordam.
Dress Code
During the day, casual attire rules. In the evenings, resort casual is acceptable throughout the ship. There are two formal nights on a seven-day cruise and three on a 10- to 14-day cruise. People love to dress up on these traditional ships, so formal night sees lots of tuxes and beaded gowns.
Shorts, tank tops and swimsuits are not allowed in the Vista Dining Room at any time; jeans are not allowed at dinner time.
Fitness and Recreation
The forward-facing fitness room, with its new high-tech treadmill, stair-step and weight machines, is attractive and rarely crowded.
The Greenhouse Spa, which fronts the fitness area, is large and well-equipped with treatment rooms, a thermal suite, beauty salon and thelassotherapy pool. The spa, however, is awkwardly situated at the forward end of the Lido Deck. You have to transverse the spa reception to get to the forward elevators. The thelassotherapy pool is walled off and enclosed by glass, with posters covering the windows. It looks quite bizarre, almost as though it's an unfinished component of the ship. Peering through the edges of the posters, we rarely saw anyone using it; this might be because the cost to use both the pool and the "thermal suite," with steam showers, heated tile chaises and a sauna, topped $350 per cruise. The thermal pool alone was $180, fairly steep considering that the non-enclosed hot tubs just outside the enclosure were free to use.
Yoga and pilates classes are available for a fee. Steiner Leisure, which runs the spa, offers a full range of treatments, with discounts offered on shore days. The new hot promotion is teeth whitening.
The central pool in the Lido area is gorgeous, anchored on one end by a dancing dolphin sculpture and surrounded by three generous-sized hot tubs. It's under the sliding magradome so can be used in all weather conditions. Plenty of comfy chaises surround the pool; tables and chairs surround the outer edges. This central pool is open to families and often gets quite active if there are a lot of children onboard.
The aft pool is fabulous in good weather, partly because on this ship, 27 ft. of aft decking has been added and large canvas shade areas have been incorporated into the design on each side. Much quieter and adult-only, camping by the aft pool in the sunshine is like taking a separate vacation.
We love the fact that the promenade deck makes a full circuit of the ship. Holland America's signature teak loungers are available here too, and since it's usually quiet, this is a great place to take a book and just relax.
There's a volleyball court and basketball court on the Sports Deck.
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Hampshire County Council will be awarding a new two-year contract to ensure the continued operation of the Havant Call and Go service, a community transport service for people who either cannot use local buses or find them difficult to use.
The daily service level will remain the same but will be delivered over five days a week instead of six. The service will now run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A recent study of passenger use of the Havant Call and Go service has shown it is used least on Thursdays.
The County Council is currently in the process of contacting existing users of the service to make people aware of these changes and will also be conducting an active marketing and promotion campaign during the early stages of the new contract in order to ensure that potential users of this service in Havant and East Hampshire are fully aware of the service.
Against a backdrop of reduced Government subsidies for bus journeys Hampshire County Council has demonstrated its continued commitment to community transport by increasing its overall share of funding in Havant Call and Go which is jointly funded with Havant Borough Council and East Hampshire District Council, the other partners in the scheme, although this has resulted in an overall slight cost reduction for the County Council.
Havant Call and Go operates a door-to-door transport service across the whole of Havant Borough and also covers Clanfield and Horndean in East Hampshire. Users can book a journey up to six working days in advance and most trips are provided using a minibus which has been specially adapted to cater for the travel needs of older and disabled people.
Councillor Mel Kendal, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Environment and Transport at Hampshire County Council said: "We are still facing enormous pressures on our budget and it is important we ensure that our resources are carefully managed to maintain essential services such as community travel. We want to keep Hampshire moving, as well as supporting our communities to promote well-being and economic prosperity. Investment in community transport is important and we are satisfied that Havant and East Hampshire residents will continue to receive a good level of service which meets their needs, particularly those who find accessing a conventional bus service difficult."
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Time for Pentagon to talk strategy
As the March 1 deadline for forced budget cuts looms, the congressional debate over the Pentagon budget is tightly focused on the consequences of sudden and across the board spending reductions. The problem with this narrow focus on the so-called sequestration debate is that it appears lawmakers are poised to make decisions on the future of the U.S. military and national security mostly on the basis of raw numbers.
This is a dangerous game. Instead, Congress should take a more balanced approach that also uses a strategy-driven view of what priorities should guide defense spending. Until lawmakers take this step, it will be impossible for them to responsibly address what level of resources the Pentagon requires and how it can assist in reducing the deficit.
Earlier this month, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, General Martin Dempsey, inserted the question of strategy into the debate during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the budget cuts. Dempsey implied any further reductions would put the current strategy at risk, saying "What do you want your military to do? If you want it to be doing what it's doing today, then we can't give you another dollar."
But just like its budget, the Pentagon's strategy is not sacrosanct. On the contrary, in its current form, it lacks key details to enable Congress to make informed decisions on the future of the Pentagon's budget -- or even to evaluate the accuracy of General Dempsey's statement. While Pentagon strategy documents lay out impressive wish lists of objectives, roles and missions for the U.S. military, they fail to set priorities about the relative importance of the tasks that the Pentagon is doing today.
This is not a new problem. To be fair, the Obama administration has disciplined the Pentagon's historically unruly wish lists, and the administration's policy of strategic rebalancing to emphasize the importance of the Pacific and Middle East is a step in the right direction.
But cutting through grand lists requires something more than geographic areas of focus -- it needs tough prioritization of goals. Put simply, lawmakers need to ask themselves, what threats are the most severe? What American interests are most at stake? What are the most significant gaps in military capability that the Pentagon is most concerned about and that require investment?
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That's why lawmakers should start a transparent conversation on strategic priorities with the Pentagon when they return to Washington this week. Congress should request that the Defense Department provide guidance on how it prioritizes within its larger list of objectives, roles and missions. And the Pentagon should provide some explanation of corresponding funding it believes it requires over the mid-to-long-term to meet each of the priorities that have to be balanced against one another based on real-world resources constraints.
Only by obtaining this information can Congress manage the risks involved with large budgetary choices over the Pentagon. The exercise would be fruitful for the Pentagon, too, and might well encourage a disciplined return to the real world where wish lists are not fundable. Moreover, a focus on priorities may shift the tenor of the conversation away from ideological divisions and towards cold facts and reaching serious conclusions about national security.
To be sure, this is the beginning of a larger conversation that will barely have started by the time sequestration is either averted, fixed or modified after the fact. And no doubt such a dialogue would continue into the upcoming FY2014 Pentagon budget hearings and beyond. But as America prepares to enter its first post-war era in a generation facing towering fiscal challenges, there are real questions about the future of national security priorities that simply cannot be postponed any longer.
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Solid wood bookcases, consoles and hutches provide thoughtful solutions for bedrooms, study spaces and play rooms. Shelves, doors, drawers and cubbies manage the mess. Young America bookcases and storage furniture are made in the USA and offered in multiple paint colors and wood tone finishes.
All Seasons Bookcase
Price From: $849.00 -
Dana Door Bookcase
Price From: $1,279.00 -
Dana Large Console
Price From: $1,329.00
Dana Large Storage Hutch
Price From: $549.00 -
Dana Low Bookcase
Price From: $799.00 -
Dana Narrow Bookcase
Price From: $949.00
Dana Storage Hutch
Price From: $449.00