If you like to be alone from time to time, know that you are not alone.
This experiment was about "practicing going first" – smiling first, greeting first, communicating first. It should be great, right?
Well no. My feelings are mixed at best.
It turns out it's not an easy thing to do in Singapore, and not the best thing for me. And it may be dangerous (with some people) because it sends the wrong signals.
Have you tried to smile at people on public transport in the morning?
At the end of the ride I was grinning – because I felt super ridiculous.
I didn't have much luck in the office lift either – people wouldn't even respond to my 'good morning'.
At least it worked in the office – I went for lunch with a colleague who I don't usually talk to much.
Wednesday was more fun. One elderly man noticed me smiling and we ended up chatting about where he's from, where he works, about the museum they have in their office building. We even exchanged numbers and agreed to go out for coffee some day.
I was quite amazed that it is really possible to talk to strangers on MRT, and I told about the encounter to my friend. She told me she had bad experience with being vaguely nice to strangers when living in Dubai, because they often got wrong ideas. She said especially Egyptian men were quite sleazy. Of course the guy I met is from Egypt!
I declined his invitation for dinner (my family is visiting anyway), but I still want to talk to him and understand what he things about our meeting.
That day I was considering asking the same colleague to join me for lunch, but I actually wanted to be alone. I'd love to be sociable all the time, but I'm not. To stay sane I need to be left alone for at least 2 days a week, otherwise I'm a grumpy cat.
Recently I'm not getting enough me-time due to lots of visitors, so I opted for lunching alone.
I tested going first further – and ended up having some nice chats with Uber drivers and an uncle in the bus, talked to a girl at the airport (she laughed at me as I was jumping and waving trying to get attention of my mom at the luggage belt), got suspicious looks from aunties at the coffee shop, and was a lucky winner of quite a few blank stares in the lift.
So what is the verdict for this experiment? It's a big Meh.
It's nice to be nice, but one can't have big expectations. It might be interesting to experiment if people would greet back if I'd be greeting them in office lift for 1 month. And it's a good rejection therapy. But I'm not very interested in small talks that only skim the surface, and prefer to spend my social mental energy more efficiently.
In fact I'll rather listen to interesting podcast than look for people to smile at.
Sorry Gabby, this one doesn't work for me.
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An update on Ikaroa-Rawhiti
The race for Ikaroa-Rawhiti is taking shape. Let me trace the contours:
With scarce resources and limited time Mana needed a name candidate. I think that's why Te Hamua edged out Leon Hawera. Although Leon offered a better political mind (apparently), Te Hamua offered name recognition and street appeal.
Low turnout out will work against Mana, Bomber's right to argue that it's a race for second place. To win the momentum Mana needs to supplant and be seen to supplant the Maori Party as the independent Maori voice.
Te Hamua needs play off of his street appeal (the "Haati Naati" stuff). If he can do that effectively turnout will increase (I assume) and so too the chances of snatching second place. For his sake I hope he backs off any talk of marijuana.
The Maori Party
Na Raihania carries himself well, but that's not enough to win. He was gracious and able in 2011, but the structure of the electorate hasn't change - overwhelmingly Labour.
The Maori Party is running to win. The party needs to build momentum off of their budget wins and the byelection is the platform to do so. The problem, though, is that the party's narratives are vulnerable. The 'at the table' argument is easily undermined against the 'under the table' narrative. In other words, the party can point to their wins, like $34m in new funding in budget 2013, but that is nullified against the context, $34m represents less than 4% of new funding in budget 2013.
Add to that inferior branch operations (in comparison to Labour at least) and the mana and affection Parekura had earnt (that will mostly flow to the Labour candidate) and the Maori Party seems better off going for silver.
The Greens
The Greens are serious about the Maori vote. Good. Standing demonstrates that their commitment to kaupapa Maori is more than rhetorical.
I wouldn't have a clue who they have in mind, Manu Caddie is happy in local government, but I'd caution against parachuting in Metiria Turei. She's more than capable, but without strong whakapapa connection it's difficult to win legitimacy.*
The Greens role in the byelection will be, I think, to keep Labour honest. In the race for second place (i.e. between Mana and the Maori Party) there is a chance that Labour will gallop through the middle of a clear field. That's not healthy and that's where the Greens will be most important.
The byelection will be won or lost in the selection hui. Four candidates have stepped forward: Hayden Hape, Henare O'Keefe, Meka Whaitiri and Shane Taurima. All four are capable of winning the seat. The smart money is on Meka and Shane.
Hayden Hape is capable, but the indications are that he isn't ready and lacks the recognition that the other three enjoy.
Henare O'Keefe is a legend. With local government experience (as a Hastings District Councillor) and a deep commitment to Maori (he's fostered hundreds of kids over two decades), Henare is hard to bet against. However, without networks in the party he can't and won't win selection. Winning selection is mostly about political manoeuvring, the strength of your CV is secondary.
Shane Taurima suffers from the same problem: a lack of networks in the party. The difference between Shane and Henare, though, is that Shane knows how to play the selection and is being well advised. He has leveraged off of the media and is signing up new members too. Aside from running a smooth operation, Shane's communication skills and wide whakapapa connections are his biggest assets.
Meka offers wide whakapapa connections as well, although her central strength is her iwi experience. Arguably an ideal candidate for post-settlement Maori society. Meka is signing up new members and is well advised too. Shane is a favourite, but Meka is more of a favourite (if that makes sense). She is a better sell on the ground and Shane - whether justified or not - is perceived to be a candidate that the Labour leadership is attempting to parachute into the electorate. That perception might be fatal if Shane is selected.
Lastly, if you want to be the first to find out who the winning Labour candidate is you can sign up here.
This is a dry run for the Maori seats in 2014. An upset win is possible, but falls well short of being probable. Labour can win by default. The mana and affection that Parekura had earnt will fall to the Labour candidate. High turnout and the introduction of a strong Green candidate could fracture Labour's vote and push their winning margin to the edge. Possible, but not probable.
*Turns out I was wrong on that one. See the comments.
Posted by Morgan Godfery at 8:00 AM
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Graeme Edgeler May 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Is it really a dry run for 2014 if the boundaries might change substantially?
Any insight into whether the chance to vote in the by-election is having an impact on the Maori option?
Morgan Godfery May 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM
I think it's fair to say that the structure of IR will remain roughly the same (Gisborne and Napier/Hastings will remain, for example). Don't we agree that a boundary change is more likely in Auckland? If that's true I imagine Te Tai Tokerau will be pushed out of North and West Auckland and/or Hauraki Waikato will be moved further south. I would assume that if it did happen the major centres in IR will be unaffected.
Manu Caddie is not Maori and Metiria comes from the Wairarapa with Kahungunu/Rangitaane affiliation's! If the media coverage today is anything to go by, then Te Hamua Nikora stands a bloody good chance of taking it out. What about how much blood will be on the floor after the candidate is announced from Labour? How about the Greens standing to split the vote with Mana and is that a backroom deal with Labour?
Morgan Godfery May 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Te Hamua does have a good chance - of coming second. Unless - like you say - there is blood on the floor after the Labour selection. I don't think there will be. The circumstances would have to change rapidly between now and the end of June if Te Hamua is going to take it out. He'll run an innovative campaign (he can connect with people better than the rest of the field) but I don't accept that that's enough.
Split the vote? Whose vote is it to split from? Who says? What about we leave that up to whanau in the electorate and give them the best that all parties have to offer?
Jack McDonald May 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Yes Metiria is strongly Kahungungu and she has already said to Vernon Small yesterday that she won't stand
Mayerle June 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM
That's true.
ive heard its marama Davidson for greens
George D May 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM
The Green selection meeting is not til Friday. Marama Davidson is pretty awesome, and her dad has campaigned for the Greens in the past, but I thought she was Mana. (I'd be delighted if she was now Green).
Voter turnout in IR is usually quite low (compared to even low-turnout general electorates), with less than 20,000 votes in it. It's possible that special circumstances and a strong field could increase that. Nevertheless, a few hundred votes will have a significant impact on who comes second or third.
True, and turnout will (if history is any guide) be even lower in the byelection.
If Shane Taurima wins and the perception sets in that he was a parachute from the Labour leaders office then that will undermine his campaign. Personally, I don't think there's much merit in it and I think it distracts from the issues in the electorate. However, Whale and Bomber are pushing the line hard.
If Te Hamua can convince his natural voting group to turnout (e.g the young, disengaged and so on) that will push Labour's winning margin close. Couple that with the strong showing from the Maori Party today (all the MPs joined Na on the campaign trail) and Labour's winning margin could be pushed to the limit.
Those factors considered, what makes me think Labour can pull through is that the Green vote doesn't overlap with the Labour vote (i.e. I don't think the Green candidate will win Labour voters) rather the Green candidate will bleed the Mana vote. There is some concern with the Greens' decision to stand. Some feel that Mana should have been left to contest the Green vote. I can see the political logic in that, but for the credibility of the Greens they needed to stand and I think their (your) decision was the right one.
I regard this as possible, but I'm still not convinced that the factors will converge and lead to a Labour loss. Having said that, there's some way to go.
It also underscores that signing up voters is important, and having a good party organisation that facilitates turnout is crucial.
Turnout was one thing that knocked over Labour at the General Election, and they need to be looking at how they can consistently maximise it. As do other parties.
I don't know how it will affect this electorate. There's been Green resistance to standing electorate candidates in any contest for the last decade, and the internal orthodoxy was that it was "only the party vote that counts", to the extent that even paper candidates were usually seen as unnecessary and a drain on limited resources rather than a potential gain.
That there's been a call for candidates represents a pushback against that, and it will be watched to see what the effects are. That result will of course depend on who runs, and the campaign they run.
Yes I don't think the Greens will get much Labour vote maybe some of the soft vote that Parekura held but I think we will pick up significant support from both Mana and Maori. In TTH, although the circumstances were different, both I and Timutimu seemed to get all our candidate vote from Tariana. Soraya's vote was roughly the same as Errol Masons in '08. So there is a huge block that always vote Labour, and its very hard to change that. However I actually think low turnout will favour Greens and Mana as Labour voters will be harder to motivate to vote in a by-election, esp. if they pick Taurima. It's a broad generalisation but kaupapa Maori and kaupapa taiao voters are more politically motivated and more likely to vote in by-elections. But of course the Labour Party machine is a formidable beast. In terms of the Mana and the Greens thing, I don't think it would benefit anyone if we stepped aside for Mana. There are many Maori who will never vote for Hone or a party he leads. And besides, I know the Greens are going to have the better candidate haha. Also running is only going to help the Greens party vote, which is usually the motivation for everything they do. We were getting criticism for not standing, just because we announced later than others. Now we are getting criticism from some for standing. Political parties will never please everyone
George, Marama is a member of the Greens
Morgan Godfery May 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM
I'd argue the opposite. Low turnout will favour Labour and their habitual voters - i.e voters who retain a historical loyalty to Labour and a contemporary loyalty to Parekura will turnout. I think you're on to a point about kaupapa voters, though, but I'm unsure whether they are a large enough bloc? The Maori and Mana parties did poorly in 2011, but it's hard to say whether that was a result of loyalty to Parekura the person, loyalty to Labour or a mix of both. I tend to think it was a mix.
IR is still an overwhelmingly working class electorate. Many Maori are involved in freezing works, manual labour on farms, vineyards and so on. The primary sector dominates and I think that pushes things in Labour's favour (even though the other parties represent working class issues just as well and if not better). However, the Maori vote is incredibly fluid and will move if the Mana, Maori and Greens can tap the right issues with the right candidate.
I think the Greens were right to stand. Had to, really. The real target for Mana should be the Maori Party.
The unspoken issue here is the Maori option. None of the Maori MPs is actively campaigning for the Maori Roll. The result? The number of us on the Maori roll is dropping. If we lose a Maori seat, it will be on their shoulders, the Maori seat MPs, because they don't express concern for their bread and butter, the voters that put them there. So they are leaving in droves.
On that note I think there is a Parliamentary Services rule that MP material that is funded out of their Parliamentary Services budget cannot advocate one option over another. It has to be neutral. I'm not sure this is strictly correct, but would go some way to explaining their relative silence.
So Hone is barred from putting a media release out advocating the option? I think National in 2006 opposed the option the day before it started (or Act, it was Brash, whoever he was with at the time).
Maoribrotha May 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Parekura was a man of the people and in this regard, I see Te Hamua, as a close version if only in terms of his warmth, his ability to reach out to all Maori, and his language and cultural nous. Due to his role in the Labour Department, Parekura was well known across the region, and not just by one tribe. This is where media people have it over local people who work with one tribe: they have wider recognition. But Shane Taurima may be too slick for the working class electorate? Meka's whanau are strong and loved Parekura. I'd be surprised if they didn't fight for it. The Labour Party will need to be careful how it plays their cards. It should win comfortably if the theory is true - the electorate loved the party and not just Parekura. The early polls will be interesting.
I agree. Te Hamua embodies many of Parekura's best traits: kanohi kitea, warm, humble and so on.
I made the point on Twitter, but I'll repeat it here: Shane - who is a good man with a good mind - comes across as cool and distant. That's not a criticism, but it sits uncomfortably against Parekura who was warm and accessible.
Jack FYI: Marama was (and perhaps still is) a Mana Party member. That may count against her in the by-election. If Mana loose by 500 to 1000 votes that the Greens pick-up, then that will be pretty telling and it may backfire in the long term in terms of the Green's standing in the Maori electorates. Some of my friends think that the Greens are only doing this to split the vote for their closer friends, Labour.
That's an interesting perspective. Jack can clear this up better than I can, but it seems to me that the Greens are standing to demonstrate their commitment to 1) the Maori seats and 2) kaupapa Maori politics. I welcome that, personally.
Jack McDonald May 23, 2013 at 12:43 AM
I'm certain she is a current Green Party member, which she means can't currently also be in Mana. Morgan is right about our reasons for standing. Like any party, we are standing to gain votes and support but also, as Morgan said, to demonstrate our commitment to kaupapa Maori politics. By-elections are also useful for development of party infrastructure and narratives. This will help us lay the foundations of our narrative for 2014. Also, we are running to win, not to just get second or third. The decision to stand had nothing to do with Labour. We have never stood aside for Labour in an electorate campaign, so we wouldn't step in for them either. and most of the people i know in the Greens are more friendly with Mana supporters than they are with Labour members. If we are to pick up 1000 votes from Mana, how would that backfire against us? It would show an increase in Green Party support and from our perspective that can only be a good thing. It's worth remembering that Mana didn't do as well as the Greens in two of the Maori seats in 2011, no one has a right to votes and competition in a democracy is healthy. We offer an unique choice for voters. The more parties expressing a kaupapa Maori vision, the better.
Re: commitment to Kaupapa Maori. The reality is that the Greens, out of a caucus of 14, have 2 Maori MP's. I would love to have seen more Maori in the Greens higher on their list, such as yourself Jack - no message speaks louder than having more Maori MP's within a party. The backfire could come if it costs Mana the seat. I agree Jack, it is the prerogative of the Greens to stand or not and it is a democracy. But strategically in terms of the relationship between Mana and the Greens and the best bet for winning the seat, I'm struggling with this one.
Shane Gallagher May 23, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Actually we have 3 Maori MPs - Metiria Turei, David Clendon and Denise Roche. Which is ~20% of our caucus which is proportionality higher than the Maori pop. of NZ. We have a very strong commitment to Maori issues and Maori representation in our party lists.
Why do you assume the Greens (if there is any consensus on the matter) would prefer Mana to have the seat over Labour?
Morgan Godfery May 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM
It's also worth mentioning Catherine Delahunty (who isn't Maori) but has a fierce commitment to kaupapa Maori politics.
Richard29 May 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM
It's three out of 14 - and one of those is party co-leader.
I presume you are thinking of Metiria and David Clendon, but Denise Roche is of Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Huri descent.
In the short term the Greens might be a threat to Mana in this seat but in the longer run they are a serious threat to Labour in the Maori electorates.
The challenge for Maori under MMP has been well illustrated by Tariana's split from Labour. When Maori are inside a broad political party like Labour they risk being ignored but independent Maori political movements such as the Maori Party and Mana have failed to achieve the kind of numbers to deliver much more than minor policy concessions.
In some ways the Greens work well as a vehicle for Maori political aspirations. They have the size to carry significant influence over the next government, their caucus and policy platforms are very pro Maori and because their MPs are all list based any Maori seats won would have the effect of displacing lower ranked candidates with Maori thus significantly reshaping the make up of the caucus.
Jack McDonald May 24, 2013 at 3:20 AM
Yes. What Richard said. this by-election will be a good opportunity for the Green candidate to position themselves for the party list in 2014
Just a wee correction - 3/14 Green MP's have Maori whakapapa(Co-leader Metiria Turei, MP David Clendon, MP Denise Roche).
I'm sure there will be lots of great Maori candidates on the Green list again at election 2014, like there were in 2011, so I'm looking forward to seeing that number grow as the Green seats increase. :)
Huia
The Greens have three Maori MPs; Metiria, Dave and Denise.
Marama has never been a member of Mana but has been a huge supporter of grass roots kaupapa and activism initiatives regardless of what party they belong to. Which is why she has been spotted at many Mana hui and protests etc.
Also, you don't have to be Maori to stand in a Maori seat. Weird but true. I guess it just wouldn't make sense to stand unless you had the whakapapa is all.
kyotolaw May 24, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Will any of the other parties have candidates? I doubt that National or NZ First have a shot at more than a percent or two of votes, but for National standing a candidate would at least show respect to the Maori electorate and let the govt talk about some of the successes of the past 5 years...
Only Labour, the Greens, Mana and the Maori Party are standing. It's National policy not to stand in the Maori electorates. Hekia Parata came under some pressure to stand but had the sense not to try. It's hostile ground (well, sort of) for National.
Richard29 May 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Hekia got questioned/pressured on her commitment to the Maori seats this morning on The Nation. I guess that is fair enough given the byelection.
What I didn't think was fair enough is when she was asked "How Maori are you?". She seemed unfussed by the question and responded well, talking about her upbringing and Ngati Porou whakapapa...
Meanwhile I was shouting at the TV - "WTF kind of question is that?" When does a white skinned politician get interrogated with questions like "How Pakeha are you?" because they hold different political views to some other Pakeha....
Quite an homogenous discussion on this page.
Except for the odd voter in Wainuiomata/Hutt Valley perhaps, nobody would vote for a woman MP in this electorate. Also, the candidate has to korero Maori, including NP dialect. He has to show his face on all marae now, not much time for that now.
Under the circumstances, my educated guess is Shane.
I'm interested: why won't IR vote for a woman? Parekura was a big supporter of Maori women. He was a life member of the Maori Women's Welfare League and one of the biggest advocates for female speakers on the pae. NP has a proud history of female leaders like, say, Huturangi. I'm not an expert on NP whakapapa, but I'm interested to know why you don't think IR will elect a woman?
Shane is a strong chance, though. He'd be a very good MP - not my first pick though (personally).
Morgan - I am not talking about mana wahine in Ngati Porou or Ngati Kahungunu. Mana wahine there is probably stronger than anywhere else. I am talking about voting behaviour, which I have observed close-up for a quarter of a century.
It is just as paradox as the cringe factor that Whaea McClutchie provoked on the paepae and in her own people, when she stood up and talked to manuhiri, straight after having welcomed then on her marae with her karanga. One would have thought that people would have been proud of the fact they had a prolific female orator among them. They were not. I do not know why that is the case.
As for the standing of the politically active local women - nga mihi! They certainly do have my respect and support, be they working for runanga, as activists and otherwise.
To Anonymous below ("What the hell is that comment ..."): Don't shoot the messenger. I cannot change Naati voting attitudes. (Watch the elections and lets pick up the conversation again afterwards?)
Thanks for that. You've given me something to think about.
You are welcome, Morgan.
The race has just become a lot more interesting: Meka Whaitiri has been selected to stand for Labour.
Nga mihi,
What the hell is that comment about nobody would vote for a woman? You better go and talk to all the women and many men who are waiting for women to stand in that electorate!Have you been in touch with the women who are doing the work on the ground in rohe lately? Can't be to come out with that statement. You just lost your whole political dignity in one stupid sentence.
Meka is an example of a Maori woman working on the ground. From the freezing works to Ngati Kahungungu. I'm bloody interested to know what the basis for that statement is...
Ana May 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM
All this talk of personalities and party politicking but none of the issues and polices that will make a positive difference in the lives of whanau in Ikaroa-Rawhiti
Bloodletting will happen 4 labour- 1 winner but 5 losers
Kia ora Morgan, I'm pretty much into your analysis even when I disagree but I'm not so keen on your uninformed comment on my whakapapa. You haven't spoken to me about this so how could you judge? This kind of presumption doesn't do you justice. Mc
Thanks for clearing that up, Metiria. I asked a friend (whose knowledge I trusted), but we were both wrong.
Generally speaking, when I get it wrong (which is more times than I'd like) I keep it there. People can judge me on it. However, I'll remove it if you think it is damaging to you. Apologies for calling it wrong.
Nga mihi
Ok so a different scenario. I'm hearing that the Greens will split Labour's vote. If the Maori Party are dead in the water, that only leaves the option of Te Hamua for Mana.
Kia ora Morgan, dont remove the post, its an honest opinion. I have lived a lifetime of criticism as to whether I am sufficiently Maori and l am much less tolerant of that as I get older. There is a generation of us who live in the cracks between the colonial denial of our existence and the decolonised resurgence of our strength. We often make good translators between the two but are rarely believed to belong to either.
Nga mihi, Metiria. Arohanui, totally get that.
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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments was happy to sponsor Daniel Yeich during his bike ride for MS. Daniel, a Mass Spec Service Specialist in the Mid-Atlantic Region, proudly displayed the Shimadzu colors and logo as he rode through the National Harbor and into southern Maryland. He participated in both events: the 100 mile loop on June 7th and the 30 mile loop on June 8th. According to Daniel, "It was a very challenging course with a lot of climbing. I was able to raise $650 thanks to donations from family, friends, and co-workers."
Career Day Presentation
HPLC Product Specialist Stacey Ambuehl spoke to the 2nd Grade classes at Hilltop Elementary for Career Week. With some help from Matthew Ferrarelli and the Physical Measurements Group, the kids were shown videos of gummi worms and string cheese being pulled apart by a Shimadzu AGS-X Universal Tester. Besides learning how stretchy gummi worms are, they also learned that science is everywhere and in everything!
Donation to Howard County Public School System
Grand Opening of the Shimadzu Solutions Center
Pictured (L to R): Members of the Howard County Board of Education, SSI President Shuzo Maruyama and Sr. VP of Sales Chris Gaylor with a check for $65,212 for the Howard County Public School System.
2nd Annual Anton-Paar 5K Walk/Run at PittCon
The 2nd Annual Anton-Paar 5K Walk/Run benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project was held on the morning of March 4th. Stephanie Rosenberg, Kurt Vogler and Paul Rementer from SSI participated in the race. According to Kurt, "It was 15 degrees (warm by MN standards) and very windy on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. What made it so brutal was waiting 30 minutes in these conditions for the race to start." Nothing will keep our employees from running, not even freezing cold temperatures. Good job everyone!
Food/Mittens Drive Benefitting Grassroots
Employees at the corporate offices in Columbia, MD donated non-perishable food items along with mittens. These were then donated to Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center.
11th Annual Blue Jay 5K Race for Lymphoma Research
Every spring the Johns Hopkins University Track and Field team hosts a 5K run on their Baltimore campus. Proceeds from the race go towards not only helping the team, but to a charitable organization of their choosing. This year one of the athletes tragically died of lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. In memory of their fallen comrade, the 11th Annual Blue Jay 5k benefitted the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and the Wellness Committee proudly became one of the sponsors of this year's race, held on Sunday, April 28. As a sponsor SSI was able to give back to the local community, and as a reward had the company logo adorn the back of the racing shirts, as well as the website.
Over 20 Shimadzu employees along with friends and family signed up to participate in this year's race. In all, 240 people ran or walked in the 5k (3.1 miles). The name of Shimadzu's team was Team Ganbarou! Ganbarou is a Japanese word that translates to 'let's do our best,' and has been the message this year from President Maruyamasan. The Shimadzu 5K team decided to bare this name because having the Ganbarou Spirit is associated with fighting and not giving up in the face of adversity, a perfect mantra for the challenging 5k course. Team Ganbarou! showed unity by racing in shirts designed especially for the event.
Members of Team Ganbarou! met at SSI early that Sunday morning (7:30am) to fuel up on coffee, bagels and fruit, and carpool to the Johns Hopkins campus. After some stretching and socializing, the race officially started at 9:45am! It was a challenging 3.1 miles, with most of the course going uphill; but everyone finished and aside from a few sore muscles everyone was glad they had done it. Afterwards Team Ganbarou! headed to Gertrude's, an upscale local eatery on campus for a celebratory meal. It was a perfect day and a great team-building exercise for all those who participated.
Pictured (L to R): Faith Hays, Cheryl Renshaw, Kris Renshaw, Dan Davis, Rob Clapper, Jennifer Robinson, Carolina Davis, Paul Rementer, Chris Brennan, Janice Mechlinski, Scott Ingraham, Dave Menusan, Mary Thompson, Jeff Head, Arthur Moore, Kazumi Spatz, Patrick Fromal, Ella Egge, Michael Spatz.
1st Annual Anton-Paar 5K Walk/Run at PittCon
On Tuesday morning March 19, just before sunrise, team Shimadzu UFSweepers headed out to compete in Anton-Paar's first inaugural PittCon 5k. The event attracted over 100 participants and featured a scenic course along Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Proceeds from the run went to the Wounded Warrior Project which provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life. The cold (34°) damp morning or booth-tortured feet couldn't stop these runners from accomplishing the team slogan of "kickin' mASS".
Pictured (L to R): Faith Hays, Jeff Parrish, Stephanie Rosenberg, Patrick Fromal and Simon Robinson.
Food Donations to Grassroots
Leftover food from company-sponsored corporate events is donated to Grassroots, a crisis intervention center located in Columbia, MD. For more information or to make a donation please visit http://grassrootscrisis.org/.
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P r e s s R e l e a s e of Six German Professors before the Publication of the German Report on Cults
Posted by CESNUR (see the original German version)
Is the German State taking part in the defamation of and discrimination against religious and ideological minorities?
An open society needs no ideological controls.
In an open society, the state is not a remedial aid institute in matters of emancipation. It cannot attempt to relieve citizens of all risks in life for the sake of their freedom. On the other hand, zealous individuals are tending towards excesses of regulation and gravitating towards a world view of Good versus Evil. In order to avoid allowing room for underhand character-assassination campaigns, espionage into people's convictions and world view/ethical repression, a high degree of tolerance, sensitivity and caution - as well as strict adherence to legal principals - is necessary when it comes to passing judgement on other people. Social and career demands are causing more and more people to reach out for further education opportunities with a view to achieving "stability under stress", "the ability to overcome conflict" and "achievement of maximum performance". People looking for alternative meanings in life join one of the new religious communities because they perceive their messages of salvation as being more helpful and productive for their lives than what is on offer from the traditional religions. It is inevitable that charlatans are seeking and finding opportunities in both areas. For this reason it may well be that a new Act of Parliament is necessary in order to secure consumers' rights to protection. It is indeed true to say that man can drive himself into the ground by demanding too much of himself or by searching for religious salvation. And indeed he can also even be damaged by tendencies to demand too little, by traditional educational objectives and by established religions. To this extent, all those offering secular help along with the religious representatives find themselves in basically the same situation.
In Spring 1996, the German Parliament set up an Enquiry Commission into "so-called sects and psycho-cults" [i.e., sect-like organisations with psychological instead of religious aims]. The membership of this Commission, its interim report published in Summer 1997 and the circumstances accompanying its work give grounds to fear that the final report which is scheduled for June 1998 will cause considerable damage to the Federal Republic of Germany. We appeal to those responsible not to permit the variously voiced impression of our European and American friends to be confirmed, namely that the German State is once more taking part in the defamation of and discrimination against religious and ideological minorities.
1. Included among the expert members of the Enquiry Commission are sect-watchers and ideological officers from both the state churches but not experts in the field of other religious and ideological communities, and no representatives of the heavily criticised free self-development market and management training. The sect officers of the State Protestant Church now have the opportunity to pronounce judgement over those who are in ideological competition with them and whom they have been confronting for years in the German courts. Unfortunately, there appears to be double grounds for suspecting prejudice on the part of one element of the Enquiry Commission's membership: they are agents on behalf of competing religious communities and have for years been involved in legal proceedings and disputes with the very people on whose activity they are now to pronounce judgement.
2. The sect-watchers and ideological officers from both State Churches have formed a church-based shadow commission which, whenever required, prepares and influences - in advance or in retrospect - the subject discussed in the official German Parliament Enquiry Commission either before or after the meetings. Members of the official Geman Parliament Enquiry Commission are collaborating in this "church working group to accompany the Enquiry Commission". This constellation impacts upon the independence of the Parliamentary Commission. It again reinforces the influence of the large churches and institutionalises the "hierarchy structure" of religions which has no place in an ideologically neutral State. There should be no such thing in the eyes of the State as "better" and "worse" religions.
3. The work of the Enquiry Commission is surrounded by journalists who, for moral and/or material reasons, have specialised in the persecution of sects and psycho-cults. They are claiming in German courts to have been given reports by members of the Enquiry Commission regarding witnesses' statements made in in-camera sittings of the Enquiry Commission. The Chairman of the Enquiry Commission sees no possibility of punishing indiscretions on the part of the body. Presumably it would also be quite contrary to better judgement to insist on strict observance of confidentiality. Quite the contrary - the Enquiry Commission is not giving the defendants the opportunity of making a statement to this body. In contrast to the journalists sitting in the smoke-filled rooms of the Commission, the accused have not even heard that there is a case against them let alone in which manner that case is being put.
4. Albeit the Enquiry Commission's interim report gives an assurance that the business is all about clarification and precise definition of claims made against the groups. However, unsubstantiated suspicions which have made their way through into the public eye together with their propagation, vulgarisation and generalisation have effects vis-à-vis the social service-providers which are bad for business and lead to small religious groupings being seen as despicable. Such effects are unacceptable.
5. Where the organisations in question bring in legal, psychological/psychiatric, sociological or theological specialist reports compiled by independent experts, their conclusions are mostly ignored and the experts marginalised because they are viewed as being prejudiced. In this way, the affected parties' own attempts at giving an account of their work methods and practices are going unheeded.
6. The Enquiry Commissions of the German Parliament have been able to demonstrate a long tradition and conclusions which have received much praise. This was the case also when they - contrary to applicable Parliamentary law - did not just acquire legally relevant information and make recommendations for action, but in addition received a remit for research, opinions and analyses. The history of Enquiry Commissions and the extension of their remits represent a great obligation. The resolution of the German Parliament, dated 9th May 1996, to convene the Enquiry Commission on "so-called sects and psycho-cults" also issued a remit which goes far beyond the legal framework. It aims to "gather, categorise and process information regarding recent religious and ideological movements and to analyse the social background of their rise and expansion". Unfortunately it is claimed right from the very outset that risks and dangers emanate from the "so-called sects and psycho-cults", instead of asking whether - and indeed which - risks and dangers emanate from which groups and what facts caused this to be the case.
7. Because the Enquiry Commission's remit does not relate to illegal acts but rather to the broad subject area of "new religious and ideological movements" the body believes it is empowered to extend this remit further and further. The interim report says that, "the spectrum of the groupings today comprises offerings which attempt to make sense out of life and offer messages of salvation of a religious, ideological, philosophical, political, psychological and educational nature." Even separate groups of people on the periphery of church activity who "show the influences of Pentecostalism, the Charismatic movement and orientation towards the end-times" are the subject of the Commission's work. According to the Enquiry Commission's interim report, the problem with such groups is not that they have committed any illegal acts but rather that their members are deemed to be in a position to come "into conflict" with their environment. The Commission states, "assessing ... the positions of conflict is a key task of the Enquiry Commission". It appears unconcerned with the fact the "conflicts" arise often enough. When the "unenlightened" parties who are on the receiving end of character-damaging media campaigns resort to the courts to defend themselves against defamation of character, the plaintiffs are generally not taking any risks. Indeed, the legal costs incurred by the sect-watching officers are drawn from the proceeds of church taxes. Dedicated attorney's offices check through the campaign texts so that they can just about pass the tests of freedom of opinion and freedom of the press.
8. The Enquiry Commission's interim report bears witness to the ideological and sociological predisposition of certain of its authors. If sects are to be viewed as socio-religious types of organisations, a proportion of the members of the Enquiry Commission would have to declare a personal interest themselves because they themselves are members of "sects" when judged by these criteria. Nevertheless, those representing the political environmental group "Federation 90 / The Greens" in this body have kept a cool head and held fast to their tradition of civil liberties. Their particular addendum to the interim report emphasises, "... that the outcome to date of the Commission's work has unearthed no facts which would justify viewing religious and ideological minorities as dangerous for individuals, society and the state". The expert assistance which the Enquiry Commission has drawn from the Netherlands comes to a quite similar conclusion.
9. We have listened to statements from a selection of the particularly incriminated groups, studied their beliefs and working methods and read the expert reports prepared by colleagues. These included in particular representatives from the unaffiliated self-development market and management training, all of whom were not interviewed by the Enquiry Commission although certain members of the Commission are engaged in bitter battles against them. In no respect were we able to establish any evidence of activities damaging to persons, groups or other organisations. Indeed, the effectiveness of interventions by helpers was equally unable to be proven, although we noted a lot of useful activity. This conclusion does not exclude the possibility that people cannot come to harm through the activities or advice of such groups offering philosophical or practical help with life issues. Even the advice of a friend, or coleagues and associates, of a teacher or of a priest or pastor given with best intentions by way of initial non-professional assistance with regard to psychological well-being can be just as imperfect. It must be taken into consideration that people who take advice or make use of consultancy services may be suffering from considerable psychological, social or medical problems. Such problems are mainly covered up and are not immediately visible to the person giving the advice. Only where there is an obvious failure to provide assistance, can the individual who is supposed to give assistance be held to account. It would be quite pointless to demand that every individual dispensing advice within a religious or socio-psychological setting had t have completed a university graduate or post-graduate course in medicine and psychology - something which quite obviously cannot exclude the possibility of harm being caused in some cases. On the other hand you can have counselling activities which are actually helpful buth could scarcely stand up to strict expert and scientific examination.
We have expressly not dealt specifically with "Scientology" because dealing with this single group would necessarily open up the whole area of "so-called sects and psycho-cults".
10. We appeal to the German population not to allow itself to be taken in by these new attempts to gain spiritual monopoly and control, and equally not to allow themselves to be drawn in by the hysterical heresies of those hunting down sects. We appeal to them not to take part in the demonification of minorities or to denounce others just because they attend the events of a particular group or other. The pursuit of sects lives off the back of the idea created in the public eye that it is protecting citizens from extreme threats. The truth is that the inquisition activities of those hunting down sects represent a threat to the freedom of religion and matters of conscience in an open society. This threat cannot be removed by linguistic cosmetics such as eliminating the term "sects". But rather the multi-cultural, religious and ideological development in our society must be accepted. The fashionable hunting down of sects gives far more reason to be worried about citizens' rights than the vast majority of "so-called sects and psycho-cults".
Hans Apel, Professor of economics at Rostock University and former Federal Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany; Gerhard Besier, Professor of history/contemporary church history at Heidelberg University, and presently at the College of History in Munich; Niels Birbaumer, Professor of medical psychology at Universities of Tubingen, and Padua (Italy); Martin Kriele, Professor of constitutional law at Cologne University; Hermann Lübbe, Professor of philosophy at Zurich University (Switzerland); Erwin K. Scheuch, Professor of sociology at Cologne University.


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The Unbridled Series, Book 3
By: Sandra E Sinclair
Narrated by: C.J. McAllister
Series: The Unbridled Series, Book 3
Categories: Romance, Historical
Wild Storm
Storm Peckham has lived her entire life a walking, talking lie. It's an open secret that her father's best ranch hand is his half-breed son. Only one other living soul knows that "son" is Storm. And that soul, her half-sister Emma, has been kidnapped. Without Emma, Storm faces a future as lonely and desolate as the desert toward which the kidnapper's tracks lead. But as long as Emma keeps leaving clues that tell Storm she's all right - and to stall for time - there's still hope.
Very Nice Listen 💕
By 🌸DARA on 01-09-18
Timeless Whisper
Timeless Hearts, Book 1
By: Sandra E Sinclair, Timeless Hearts
Narrated by: Meghan Kelly
Tainted by scandal, Raven Eyez leaves New York to return to her mother's hometown of Heartsbridge, Texas. If that wasn't bad enough, she reads in a celebrity magazine that her childhood sweetheart, who broke her heart five years ago, is getting married. The stress is unbearable, and when she starts hearing voices whispering for her to right a wrong she has no recollection of making, she's sure she is going mad. Things go from weird to completely unbelievable when an innocent trip to a diner leaves her stranded in Heartsbridge in the year 1880.
Definitely.....Timeless Hearts. 💕
This Wilderness Journey
Heart of the Mountains, Book 2
By: Misty M. Beller
Narrated by: Leonor A Woodworth
Joseph Malcom is asked to safely guide beautiful Monti Bergeron through the mountains to help minister to a local Indian tribe. As Monti settles into her ministry, Joseph finds his wandering feet drawn back to the Indian camp. Monti's focus on God is more unsettling than he'd like to admit. Add to that her beauty which tests his willpower at every turn, and she's made it crystal clear she doesn't want a husband. But when his determination to keep distance between them puts Monti in danger, protecting her might require something Joseph might not be able to give.
True emotions, great message loved it.
By Cyn on 07-11-18
Wildfire Creek
Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance, Book 2
By: Shirleen Davies
Narrated by: Roberto Scarlato
Luke Pelletier is settling into his new life as a rancher and occasional Pinkerton Agent, leaving his past as an ex-Confederate major and Texas Ranger far behind. He wants nothing more than to work the ranch, charm the ladies, and live a life of carefree bachelorhood. Ginny Sorensen has accepted her responsibility as the sole provider for herself and young sister. The desire to continue their journey to Oregon is crushed when the need for food and shelter keeps them in the growing frontier town of Splendor, Montana, forcing Ginny to accept work as a server in the local saloon.
Not as good as first book in series
By Sara on 12-03-18
Sunrise Ridge
Noah has made too many mistakes with Abby to have any hope of getting her back. Even with the changes in her life, including the distance she's built with her father, he can't keep himself from believing he'll never be good enough to claim her. Unexpected dangers, including a twist of fate for Abby, change both their lives, making the tentative steps they've taken to build a relationship a distant hope. As Noah battles his past as well as the threats to Abby, she fights for a future with the only man she will ever love.
True Heart's Desire
By: Caroline Fyffe
Narrated by: Scott Merriman
Since their father's death summoned Lavinia Brinkman and her four sisters to Eden, Colorado, Lavinia has been content with her new life. Well, almost. Lavinia's heart's desire - creating the elaborate hats she loves - doesn't belong in this small town. How can she choose between the life she has and the life she wants? Especially when she's so utterly vexed by the handsome scoundrel who's just arrived in Eden.
Another thrilling romance from Caroline Fyffe
By Sherry k on 11-10-18
The Unexpected Bride
Hope's Crossing, Book 4
By: Cynthia Woolf
Narrated by: Lia Frederick
Alice Carter found herself a widow, her doctor husband murdered as he left the hospital where he worked. Alice, too, is a doctor and thought she wouldn't have any trouble finding a position with the hospital where her husband had been so well regarded. She was wrong. Seems no one wanted a female doctor, especially one in mourning. Seeing no other way out, Alice becomes a mail-order bride to a doctor in Hope's Crossing in the Montana Territory. Can Alice and Jeremiah have a future when ghosts from her past still hold her heart?
Couldn't finish it
By Eboni on 06-18-19
Where Wind Meets Wave
A Prairie Hearts Novel, Volume 6
Narrated by: Cody Roberts
Learning that his saloon-girl mother has known all along who sired him, Jake takes his fate into his own hands and travels away from the only family he's ever known. Unaware of what awaits him at the end of his train ride, Jake discovers not only a dying father, but a surprise that will change his life forever. More is on the line than returning to Logan Meadows, where Daisy Smith awaits the wedding he's promised.
Where Wind Meets Wave: A Prairie Hearts Novel
By AnnieS on 11-19-16
Angel Peak
Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance, Book 12
Caleb Covington promised to find and kill the men who'd murdered his fiancée. Seeking peace upon leaving the Union Army to become a Texas Ranger, he turned to bounty hunting after Regina's death. After months of dogged pursuit, killing two of the three men, he'd grown weary of the chase, accepting a deputy job in Splendor, Montana. The peace he sought didn't last long.
Orphan Train Trials
Hearts on the Rails Series, Book 2
By: Rachel Wesson
Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
Bella Jones and Kathleen Collins are as close as sisters and that's how they want things to stay. But fate intervenes. Kathleen's brothers have disappeared; they traveled from New York on the Orphan Train and nobody has heard from them since. She can't shed her gut feeling something awful has happened to them. She goes looking for them, but is she prepared for what she will find?
This Treacherous Journey
Narrated by: Leonor A. Woodworth
Widowed and with child, Emma Malcom is fleeing from the reward offered for her arrest. She's innocent of the dirty dealings her deceased husband orchestrated, but the angry townspeople didn't stop to listen to her defense before she narrowly escaped with her life. Now, she and her twin brother, Joseph, must battle the mountain wilderness of the Rockies to reach Canada and the clean start she craves. But when a fall from the rocky cliff leaves Joseph wounded and weak, could the strange mountain man they encounter be God's gift to see them to safety?
Heart Tugging Lovely Story ;-)
Mail Order Mystery
Brides of Seattle, Book 1
Civil war devastated the country and left Rachel Sawyer stranded in a dead-end job as a seamstress with no prospects for marriage. Men are thin on the ground in Massachusetts, so Rachel and her best friend travel west, to Seattle, with the handsome Talbot brothers. Jason Talbot, the eldest brother and wealthy owner of a lumber company, is so far beyond her reach that falling in love with him is the most non-sensical thing she could do. So, of course, she does. But after one sensual midnight encounter, Jason pushes her away.
Amateurish, no character development, no story structure
By Kristi Moore on 12-09-19
His heart's desire. His life-long friend. Separate women…or one and the same?
Clarkson Dalton abandoned his books and poetry to join the Confederacy, determined to protect his family's South Carolina plantation and the women who live there. Instead of garnering honor and glory, however, he missed most of the fighting as a prisoner of war.
Three years stewing in shame and humiliation would have driven him mad, except for the packet of letters he carries home tucked next to his heart. Missives from his betrothed, Kimberly, whose sweet, passionate words literally kept him alive.
Melissa Fleming has been cleaning up her mistress's messes for almost as long as she can remember. One task, however, was no hardship during their temporary London exile—writing letters to the man Miss Kimberly discarded like a soiled bit of lace. Missy fell for the sensitive, scholarly Clarkson years ago. Though the signature on the letters was not her own, every word of love was real.
Now that the war is over, it's time for Kimberly and Missy to return home. And Missy is about to discover there's a mess awaiting her…and this time, cleaning it up could break her heart.
Love Letters is the third audiobook in Sandra E. Sinclair's "Unbridled" historical, western romance series—where the female are all strong, capable and sassy, but most of all…unbridled. If you like escaping into bygone days when the west was wild and women wore big dresses, you will love the "Unbridled" series.
Unlock the secrets in Love Letters—start listening to this tantalizing historical western romance today.
Books in this series can be read as stand-alones, but if you wish to read them in order:
1) Lost Fortune
2) Wild Storm
3) Love Letters
4) Calm Surrender
©2016 Sandra E Sinclair (P)2017 Sandra E Sinclair
Lost Fortune
Blind Affection
The Myth of the Lost Cause
Sweet romance with more
What seems like a fairly typical love triangle turns out to be anything but. They dynamics between the three characters are far from normal and they're very amusing.
In some ways the story explores what motivates us. The character each make some dubious decisions that had me wondering why they would do that. It made the story more interesting than a 'normal' historical romance.
The setting is beautifully described and the characters have been carefully crafted to create and engaging and enjoyable book. I'll be looking for more books in the series.
The narration is excellent, the character voices are clear and distinct and good matches for the characters personalities. The delivery is very natural sounding and conveys the emotions of the story really well.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
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Believer50
I got this story via audiobook boom and this is my voluntary review. This was part three of a series and it was very well done. There were several plot twists and lots of humor. In the typical Southern belle style, The one who is supposed to be the heroine is too self-centered and gives her maid the task of writing the love letters. Well, you can guess where the story goes from there or you can get the book and listen to it. You will not be disappointed. The narrator moves the story along and will not bore you. It can be listened to alone but is better if you have heard the other two.
A Clean and Sweet Historical Novel
I was very taken with this audiobook. It is nice to see that it is still possible to have authors write sweet, pleasant stories without always having to recur to sensationalism and strong graphic images. The storyline is a little predictable, but the characters are well defined and very likable. This was the first book of the Unbridled Series I have listened to, so some reference to other characters and events were a little fuzzy. I guess if you want to learn more about the other peripheral characters in the story, you'll need to read the other books in the series.
The performance was excellent and the interpretation very pleasant. If you are looking to listen to a clean, sweet love story with a happy ending, then this is for you.
Becky Smith
Enjoyable audio
Where does Love Letters rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
I would give it 4 stars. There were some glitches, but it many just be my internet.
Clarkson Dalton was my favorite character because he was sensitive and kind, besides being smart.
What about C.J. McAllister's performance did you like?
I liked his voice best for Clarkson Dalton. His voice kept bringing to my mind Marshal Matt Dillon played by James Arness. I liked the deep quality of his voice.
I was only disappointed that it was not a completely clean book. I was not prepared for any swear words.
Heather North @AudiobookObsession
Great listen!
Love this series! Great story with a good dose of humor. Fantastic narrator as well. This story could be listened to as a stand-alone, but since characters from the previous books make appearances the series should be listened to in order. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
Book 3 In Unbridled Series – Contains Spoilers
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This is the 1st book that I have listened to in the Unbridled Series but I did not feel that I had missed too much by hopping right in with book 3. There were a few references to family members that I assume were in the previous books. If you like reading series in order, do not start with this book because it will contain spoilers (the ever after of the 2 previous books.)
In this book we meet Clarkson Dalton who joined the Confederacy but was almost immediately captured and held as a prisoner of war. He is dealing with guilt for not being able to protect his family's South Carolina plantation and thinks himself a coward. However, letters from his fiancée – encourage him to press on and know that there is something very good waiting for him, all he has to do is grab it.
Clarkson Dalton's fiancée, is a silly girl who has no intention of marrying the most boring of the Dalton Brothers! Missy, Kimberly's 'lady in waiting(?)' is smitten with her childhood friend, as well. When Kimberly grouses at the chore of having to write to Clarkson – with whom she has no interest in the future with him – Missy seeks her permission to write to Clarkson. In typical Fiddle Dee Dee fashion of a southern belle, Kimberly gladly hands the task to Missy.
Now, Kimberly's father sends both ladies to California where Clarkson Dalton has purchased a substantial ranch. He cannot wait to see his beloved, Kimberly. Kimberly cannot think of anything worse and Missy has no idea how to reveal her deception, if she ever could!
The plot is revealed very early on, so it is predictable. However, there are oodles of surprises for the listener. It is a wonderful, historical romance. I am sure the whole series is as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed CJ McAllister's performance. She was very good at differentiating the female characters but I would've liked a bit more diversity in the male characters. Overall a 4 star performance.
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Sweet historical romance
I was hooked from the beginning of the story and I thought this is going to be good. However I found that I got really frustrated with the main character Clarkson. I wanted to slap him at times with the decisions he made. But, the author in my opinion was trying to reflect his naivety, immaturity and confusion when it came to women. I am glad to say that we are shown this instead of being told so when he does figure out what he really wants, we understand why he did the things he did in the past.
I would recommend it. It is a short listen with a good narrator and a clean romance, so it suitable for all.
Sweet story
Sweet story, good narration. Just as enjoyable as her other books. Nice easy listen.
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Catrina P
A young lady and her companion safely waiting in Europe for the end of the Civil War. A young gentleman captured and imprisoned. Love letters sent back and forth. Now that the war is over, there's a chance for a happily ever after, but who will get that chance?
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This was a really cute story with great narration! I really liked the characters and the few twists.
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Historical western love triangle!
What a muddle! Kim, Missy and Clarkson all knew each other as children. Clarkson fancied himself in love with Kim and asked for her hand in marriage. The problem was that Missy secretly pined for Clarkson and she's Kim's companion. Then the war comes to Charleston, where they all live, and Clarkson goes to war while Kim and Missy accompany Kim's parents to the relative safety of Europe.
The story is set after the war. Clarkson spent most of the war safely confined to his uncle's home and now carries a fair share of shame and survivor's guilt as well as suffering from PTSD. The only thing that sustained him through the years are Kim's letter. The same letters that Missy wrote on Kim's behalf.
Like any house of cards, the truth showly tumbles down as the tangled web unravels.
Sandra E Sinclaire has written a simple love triangle with complex angles. Just as the reader thinks the characters have sorted themselves out there is a twist in the plot and the story changes again. Overall this is a fun and sweet story.
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climate change in the arctic and its impact on wildlife
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In what has become a dismal annual ritual, wintertime Arctic sea ice continues … We already see parts of the Arctic that are greening and parts of the Arctic that are browning. However, this image shouldn't symbolize an insurmountable challenge or a lack of hope. - Lowell Sumner (pioneering NPS biologist), http://www.acia.uaf.edu/pages/overview.html. Everything put together—human activity, climate change, changes to patterns of snow and rain and temperature, and the timing of the seasons—we expect that all of that will affect the ecology of the animals in the Arctic. Climate change is altering key habitat elements that are critical to wildlife's survival and putting natural resources in jeopardy. The climate throughout the Arctic varies widely from place to place, across the seasons, and from year to year. It says impacts of drilling could worsen the effects of climate change on … While many individual studies have installed tracking devices on the animals over the years this was an idea to combine all the various research into a 'big picture' analysis. Forty-three fish species, 45 mammal species, and more than 195 bird species have been observed within the Arctic Refuge. Many of these species migrate annually from several hundred to several thousands of kilometres each season. Alaska includes lands on both sides of the Arctic Circle, which makes the United States an Arctic nation. On the Refuge coastal plain, permafrost warmed 3 to 5°F between 1985 and 2004. A variety of research projects are being undertaken to help determine additional climate-change effects on Refuge wildlife species and their habitats. Scientists expect the number and range of species, which define biodiversity, will decline greatly as temperatures continue to rise. Changing stream flows and warming waters in the Pacific… Arctic wildlife briefings Polar bears The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the world's largest bear (WWF). Wildlife depends on healthy habitats. In recent years many studies have noted changes in Arctic climate, said to be one of the fastest warming areas on the planet. (…) This is all the baseline of our work, and we know there is a very extreme environmental change in the Arctic. It notes changes in the habits of more than 8,000 animals of 86 species from eagles, bears, wolves, and caribou, to seals and bowhead whales over the space of three decades. In recent years many studies have noted changes in Arctic climate, said to be one of the fastest warming areas on the planet. This has resulted in a 22% reduction in population size between 1987 and 2004 (Derocher 2008). Monitoring Climate Changes and ImpactsRefuge researchers, along with other agencies and scientists, are studying the impacts of global climate change within the Arctic Refuge. Our work focuses on species that symbolise the health of … Scientists have discovered that Arctic foxes also struggle as the ice disappears because they rely on the frozen … Wildlife in the Arctic are hastily changing behavioral patterns in a desperate race to keep up with a climate that continues to warm at twice the rate of the rest of the world. The Arctic is warming at a rate of almost twice the global average. It's important to look beyond the image and … Because of climate change, ice cover is changing rapidly, in both extent and thickness, and shrinking far too quickly for these species to adapt. Ice—present as snow, ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and permafrost—is a prominent feature and is sensitive to small temperature increases. Co-lead researcher Sarah Davidson, data curator at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Radolfzell, Germany said the date "can be used to improve wildlife management, address critical research questions, and document changes in the Arctic for future generations". Ice—present as snow, ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice… These areas are vulnerable to the predicted effects of climate change such as flooding as a consequence of rising sea levels, and increased storm surges resulting from increases in both storminess and open water. Although the amounts of snow and rain are hard to assess in cold, windy environments, it appears that precipitation has increased across the Arctic by about 8% over the past 100 years, with much of the increase occurring as rain-on-snow during the winter. Walruses can weigh over a … The state spans a wide range of climatic and ecological conditions that include rainforests, glaciers, boreal forest, tundra, peatlands, and meadows. Climate change is expected to increase the number of fish in the Arctic, as species from more southern climates move north in search of colder waters. Climate change is having disastrous effects on Canadian wildlife, threatening many different kinds of animals. Arctic ecosystem changes will have an impact … "The Arctic is showing more extreme indications of climate change," … Environmental groups filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging the Trump administration's decision to allow oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (L-R) Prof. Andrew Derocher, University of Alberta, pilot Mike Woodcock and Nick Pilfold, left to right, measure a polar bear in the Beaufort Sea region in 2011. Some early findings from these ongoing studies include: References:Impacts of a Warming Arctichttp://www.acia.uaf.edu/pages/overview.htmlNational Snow and Ice Data Center http://nsidc.org/, one of Planet Earth's own works of art. This is in contrast to areas of western Alaska, where shrub cover increases have been seen in photographs taken in 1999-2000 compared to photos taken in 1948-1950. Muskox numbers have declined on the Refuge. Evidence of a Warming ClimateIncreasing temperatures, melting glaciers, reduced surface area and thickness of sea ice, thawing permafrost, and rising sea level are all indications of warming throughout the Arctic. This instability will continue to mean higher prices for you and growing crises for the world's most vulnerable. By examining studies over many years, scientists are learning how habits are changing in response to a changing climate (A. Kelly photo/GNWT). As climate change alters temperature and weather patterns, it will also impact plant and animal life. Snow-covered areas have decreased by about 10% over the past 30 years, with the most significant decreases occurring in April and May. Polar … Arctic marine fisheries … Walrus. Shorefast ice tends to form later in fall. Other factors, for example predation, disease, or changes in plants, may also play a role in reduced numbers of muskoxen. In this case, it benefits the predator and penalizes the herbivore, which will throw things out of whack". Polar bears have been found dead in emaciated condition. Longer, … This is an indication that as warming intensifies, you can get into what's called a trophic mismatch. Co-author Gil Bohrer of Ohio State University quoted in The Scientist, said "It's well demonstrated that with global climate change, the Arctic is experiencing a much faster rate of change than any other ecosystem on Earth, more than twice the global average. If there is a single image that universally signifies the impact of climate change, it would a polar bear, alone on a small chunk of ice floating in the Arctic, struggling to find food or shelter. The review overlooks science, underestimates impacts on wildlife, and lacks detail on how to prevent disturbances to the delicate tundra, critics argue. It's already been demonstrated that things are happening. english@rcinet.caPosted: Friday, November 6, 2020 12:27 Climate Change Impacts on Arctic Wildlife Technical Report (Review) 04-2012. Alaska is the largest state in the United States, accounting for about 20% of the total area of the United States and more than twice the land area of Texas. A Wild and Vulnerable PlaceThe Arctic Refuge contains undisturbed lands ranging north to south across five different ecological zones: lagoons, beaches, and salt marshes in coastal marine areas; coastal plain tundra; alpine tundra in the Brooks Range mountains; spruce forests interspersed with tundra south of the mountains; and spruce, birch, and aspen within the boreal forests of interior Alaska. They found increasing lack of sea ice was forcing many bears to make marathon swims of around 50km to find ice (Andrew Derocher), The study involved researchers from 17 countries combining the work of over 100 universities, government agencies and conservation groups in what is being called the Arctic Animal Movement Archive, The study published in the journal Science is entitled Ecological insights from three decades of animal movement tracking across a changing Arctic (abstract here). Introduction. Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2020 13:49. If predicted air temperature warming of 9°F occurs over the next century, some of the permafrost north of the Brooks Range will likely thaw. A peregrine falcon with a satellite tracking device. See our study on Fisheries. Pacific walrus in a haul-out in Chukotka © Anatoly Kruchnev. For Bernadette Demientieff, the Arctic was never just some far-off region portending the coming horrors of climate change… The Bureau of Land Management's plan for drilling in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic … We have seen changes in animal distributions, changes in the [seasonal] timing of migration, changes in the food and vegetation". Since movement takes energy—and we assume in ecology the need to optimize energy—there must be more challenges when higher temperatures drive them to move more. It's also hoped that studying how and where Arctic species may move in future in reaction to various environmental changes could help in conservation measures. Available data from Alaska and western Canada indicate that winter temperatures in this area have increased as much as 5 to 7°F in the past 50 years. 3.5 Access to Arctic resources is likely to be affected by climate change, including: wildlife, such as whales, seals, birds, and fish sold on world markets; and oil, gas and mineral reserves. All rights reserved @ Radio Canada International 2018, Movebank: The Arctic Animal Movement Archive, Max Planck Gesellschaft; Nov 5/20: press release- Archive of animal migration in the Arctic, CBC: Chung/Reid/Hopton: Nov 6/20: In the Arctic 'everything is changing'. "This is the most serious moment for the Arctic Refuge in its … A new study combines a vast number of movement studies over the past three decades of 86 species.in the world's Arctic and sub-Arctic regions in relation to a changing climate (Andrew Dixon-via CBC), By Marc Montgomery | Between 2007 and 2012, the researchers tracked 58 adult female polar bears and 18 young bears of both genders in the Beaufort Sea. Salmon require cold, fast-flowing streams and rivers to spawn. Reports claim that roughly 751 species are at risk of extinction, such as … Climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites. 66 Climate Change Impacts on Arctic Wildlife Technical Report (Review) 04-2012 Bay report declines in body condition, reproduction and survival. The databank, which continues to grow, is seen as a baseline for further study of changes to the Arctic, subarctic, and wildlife. The Indigenous Woman Leading the Fight to Save the Arctic Wildlife Refuge Bernadette Demientieff. An important new -longterm- collaborative study of wildlife in the world's circumpolar Arctic and sub-Arctic boreal regions is the first of its kind. This icing reduces access to food and also increases the amount of energy each animal uses. By combining all the individual studies researchers are beginning to get a better understanding of the interactions of species as well as individual changes over time. The loss of biodiversity could have many negative impacts … Related impacts … Without urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the world will continue to feel the effects of a warming Arctic: rising sea levels, changes in climate … Bohrer notes as an example, "Two of the three predators were moving less, and two of the three herbivores were moving more when it's warmer. The House Natural Resources Democrats hosted a forum on Monday, October 5, to learn how the higher temperatures are wreaking havoc on wildlife, fisheries and humans who have call the Arctic … Collared wolves moving through brush onto Great Slave Lake near Fort Resolution. These creatures, as well as mosses, lichens, and vascular plants, are adapted to the specific characteristics of their arctic environment and its short growing season. This could be of great interest to Indigenous peoples in the circumpolar region who rely to large extent on subsistence hunting. The effects of global warming in the Arctic, or climate change in the Arctic include rising air and water temperatures, loss of sea ice, and melting of the Greenland ice sheet with a related cold temperature anomaly, observed since the 1970s. This one symbolizes freedom: freedom to continue, unhindered and forever if we are willing, the particular story of Planet Earth unfolding here." The Arctic has a complex climate characterized by little sunlight in winter, long summer days, strong winds, low temperatures, and little rainfall. Coastal erosion within the Refuge east of Kaktovik averaged 1.6 feet per year between 1948 and 2001, based on repeat aerial photography. ... founder of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia Law School. Researcher have noted that with warming, there is evidence of earlier migrations to the north, and for example earlier births among northern caribou, not seen in more southerly herds. Climate Change and its Impacts. It alters sand temperatures, which then affects the sex of hatchlings. Alaska contains 16 national wildlife refu… In September 2007, the extent and concentration of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean was significantly less than ever previously recorded. As a result, there are a number of regional arctic climates, each supporting specific combinations of animals and plants. Polar vortexes, increased heat waves, and unpredictability of weather caused by ice loss are already causing significant damage to crops on which global food systems depend. Sea ice has thinned and decreased in extent. Permafrost temperatures in boreholes within the Arctic Refuge were up to 5°F warmer in 2004 than they were in 1985. Ice in the Arctic is melting at record rates and warming at twice the global average — and the Trump administration continues to hand over control of the Arctic to Big Oil. For example, shorebirds and waterfowl use river deltas, barrier islands, lagoons, and other coastal areas for nesting and staging. Sea levels are rising and oceans are becoming warmer. More fish can be a good thing, but it can also mean that additional new predators could appear in the Arctic … Temperatures are increasing:The most striking evidence of a climate change trend is closely scrutinized data that show a relatively rapid and widespread increase in temperature during the past century. Wildlife Movements Offer Window on Climate Change Effects An international team of researchers that includes scientists from the University of Montana has compiled three decades' worth … Permanent vegetation plots and repeat-photograph studies so far do not show dramatic or consistent changes in Refuge vegetation. They need the right temperatures, fresh water, food sources, and places to raise their young. This may result in the higher mortality being observed in northern caribou herds as nutritious food may not be sprouting at the same time as migrations and calving. As a consequence, these plants and animals are especially at risk from impacts of climate change that modify local conditions and may reduce the availability of appropriate living spaces. massive animal tracking study finds, The Scientist: A Hiedt: Nov 5/20: Animal movement data reveal effects of climate change in Arctic, University of Maryland (Science Daily) Nov 5/20: Global-scale animal ecology reveals behavioural changes in response to climate change, Trudeau reaffirms importance of freedom of expression in call with Macron, As the pandemic continues, the recovery of jobs slows down. Pregnant polar bears increasingly select land over sea ice for denning, possibly because of deteriorating sea-ice conditions. McCall Glacier and other alpine glaciers in the Refuge have receded dramatically over the past half-century, and the rate of ice melt has increased in recent years. Polar ice is melting. Polar bears may not be the only Arctic wildlife threatened by global warming. Average temperatures in the United States over the last century have already increased by more than one degree Fahrenheit, and the Earth's atmosphere has warmed by 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1900. A herd of caribou near the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is primarily a result of the earlier melting sea ice… It's a pervasive image, and you can't help but feel an overbearing sense of guilt or pity for the animal when you see it. Temperature: Melting Arctic … If ice loss continues to accelerate according to current trends, all Brooks Range glaciers will disappear in 80 to 100 years. The Earth's climate is changing; the atmosphere and ocean have warmed, sea level has risen, the amount of snow and ice has declined globally and the Arctic is a global 'hot‐spot' that is warming more quickly than any other region on the planet (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2013).One of the most visible and dramatic impacts of climate change in the Arctic … That was the conclusion of a recent paper published in Science journal that examined nearly three decades of scientific studies analyzing the effects of climate change on the region's animals. An Extreme EnvironmentThe Arctic has a complex climate characterized by little sunlight in winter, long summer days, strong winds, low temperatures, and little rainfall. Quoted in Eureka Alert, Scott LaPoint of the non-profit Black Rock Forest Consortium in New York said, "Our approach revealed the importance of assessing data that span generations and decadal climate patterns, that when ignored can dramatically affect our results and consequently management strategies". Although total area of ice built back up in recent years, volume of ice continued to decline because of thinning. 5.2 What will be the impact on marine fisheries? The Bureau of Land Management released its final environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing in ANWR.
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It's not a secret for all that Cisco is restructuring its consumer market, including giving up flip video camera business, bracing for its biggest layoffs, refocusing on Cisco's core networking, integrating Cisco umi into the company's Business TelePresence product line, assessing core video technology integration of Cisco's Eos media solutions business….
Also Cisco claimed that it would exit aspects of its consumer businesses and realign the remaining consumer business to support four of its five key company priorities – core routing, switching and services; collaboration; architectures; and video. As to this innovative and constructive programs, John Chambers, Cisco chairman and CEO, explains that Cisco's key, targeted moves in support of its network-centric platform strategy will help Cisco and its service provider customers optimize and expand their offerings for consumers, and help ensure the network's ability to deliver on those offerings.
Well, more benefits or more disadvantages Cisco refocus on its core technology, which means that it will provide better networking solutions and services for its target enterprises, have more potential partners to realize its projects. Just like losing weight, Cisco is cut down its consumer business that seems not bring better profits and improve its core technology. So for this aspect, it's not bad news for Cisco and enterprise. And for personal consumer, although it cannot enjoy the further surprise by upgrading flip video camera, they also can get more advantages from networking innovation.
Who will benefit more or more disbennifit? Less or more? It depends on whether those restructuring measures become effective or bring practical effects? Let's looking forward to it!
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Ove Karl Abel Ole Berthelsen (* 3. November 1954 in Sisimiut) ist ein grönländischer Politiker (Inuit Ataqatigiit).

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Ove Karl Berthelsen arbeitete von 1974 bis 1979 als Bankassistent. Anschließend war er zwei Jahre Unterchef der Jäger-Anteilsgesellschaft Sepineq. Von 1981 bis 1983 war er Fischer. Danach wirkte er in zahlreichen Unternehmen und öffentlichen Verwaltungen als Administrationschef und Abteilungsleiter. 2002 machte er sich selbstständig.

Ove Karl Berthelsen wurde 2001 in den Rat der Gemeinde Nuuk gewählt. 2005 wurde er wiedergewählt. 2008 wurde er in den Rat der neuen Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq gewählt. 2009 kandidierte er bei der Wahl zum Inatsisartut, erhielt aber nicht genügend Stimmen. Allerdings wurde er zum Minister für Erwerb und Rohstoffe im Kabinett Kleist ernannt, was er bis zum Ende der Legislaturperiode 2013 blieb. 2013 kandidierte er erneut bei der Parlamentswahl, erreichte aber nur den vierten Stellvertreterplatz. Anschließend zog er sich aus der Politik zurück.

Mit seiner Frau Grethe Kramer Berthelsen hat er drei Kinder.

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Erwerbsminister (Grönland)
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Florida Town Aims To Be Greenest Community In America
In southwest Florida, the greenest community in America is under construction. 10 years ago, real estate developer Kitson & Partners purchased a large tract of vacant land ten times the size of Manhattan on the banks of the Coloosahatchie River east of Fort Meyers, Florida.
They immediately sold off 73,000 acres to the State of Florida and Lee County to be left in its natural state in perpetuity. That's the part that got them the land in the first place: their offer was lower than several others, but the seller was impressed with their commitment to protecting much of the land from development.
Now, Kitson & Partners are about to begin building a brand new community on the remaining land. But it is not going to be just another Florida community — a collection of condominiums as far as the eye can see. The new town will be called Babcock Ranch and it is designed from the beginning to maximize opportunities for walking and bicycle riding. The homes will be close to the commercial center. There will be dedicated walking and bicycle paths that do not compete with vehicular traffic.
When building the greenest community possible, it's easier, Syd Kitson says, to start from scratch with better infrastructure than to retrofit an existing suburb or city. "How you design your roads—thinking about pedestrian walkways and bike paths, if you're making it walkable and bikeable and pedestrian-friendly—doing that from the beginning is much easier."
Babcock Ranch will also be powered largely by solar power. Florida Power & Light is building a solar farm comprised of 350,000 solar panels. In sunny Florida, they will be produce enough electricity to power a community of 50,000 people. FP&L uses natural gas to run its nearest electric generating plant. In total, Babcock Ranch will have some of the greenest electrical power in the nation.
Eventually, grid scale battery storage may be added. That will make it possible to store clean, renewable power during the day for use after the sun sets. They plan to work with several companies to test energy storage technology that other communities may eventually also use. "The holy grail for renewable energy is figuring out how to store it so you don't need to turn to the grid at night," Kitson says. "We're talking to several companies about how we can do that, even at a neighborhood scale, almost like a micro-community of a system."
Kitson & Partners have other ideas for making their new community green. They are planning to use autonomous driving cars and a ride sharing app similar to Uber or Lyft. There will be no public transportation system, as such. They are currently working with a company to build out that system, taking advantage of new legislation that makes Florida one of the most autonomous-friendly states in the country, according to Gas2.
Kitson expects driverless cars will have an impact on how communities are designed in the future. "We're really looking closely at parking, the size of the streets, what ultimately that's going to look like when you have driverless cars within the community," he says. "It will change the design parameters. As these things become more commonplace, people may eventually turn to just one car because they know they can use an autonomous vehicle. So what do you do with the garage space eventually?"
Babcock Ranch will also be a living laboratory for other technology. Houses will have tele-health systems built in, and graywater recycling infrastructure will be standard.
Beyond the residential and business areas of the town, the surrounding land will be restored for wildlife or recreation. Seventy five acres of former farmland will be restored as a habitat for panthers. Over the last ten years, wetlands and other waterways have been partially restored. Crayfish, native birds, and native plants have returned to the area.
According to Ecopreneurist, 90% of the land purchased from the prior owner was sold to the state of Florida and the county for preservation. "We were able to preserve those 73,000 acres forever," says Kitson. "It can never be touched. If you ask me what I'm most proud of, it's that."
Source: Fast Coexist. Image credit: Kitson & Partners.
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