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Just FYI, the woman in the video is a marine biologist – she obviously knows what she's doing and the correct way to interact with these animals and not get mauled. Truly beautiful.
How to Cuddle with an Elephant Seal
Once in a great while I come across something so profoundly touching that I am compelled to share it. I was astonished by a video of a woman interacting with an elephant seal in Gold Harbour on remote South Georgia island, located in the South Atlantic off the east coast of South America. In the video, she sits on the ground next to a seal; the animal gradually creeps closer and cuddles up to her, repeatedly reaching up to touch noses. It is the purest example of trust and affection between humans and animals I have ever seen. The video was removed just two days later and the owner's YouTube account was closed, to the consternation of all who saw it and those who had not yet seen it but had heard the excitement over the footage. Later, it reappeared, posted by a different user. That account holder eventually had to take it down due to copyright infringement issues, but now it has reappeared in several YouTube videos, thus I can once again feature it here. I have no idea how long it will stay up, but for the moment I hope many people take the time to watch.
Commenters on the original YouTube video were split in their opinions about the woman's actions. Some pointed out that an elephant seal can be aggressive and weigh up to 6,000 pounds, while others objected more vehemently, arguing that this type of interaction irrevocably alters the natural state of wild animals. Although I agree that we should never try to initiate this type of behavior, I also believe that animals – especially mammals – crave affection. In my opinion, if the animal initiates contact, interaction is acceptable. I do wonder about the original video. Was it removed because of the controversy (commenters in social media venues can be brutal) over her actions? Did the tour company find out about the footage and ask her to remove it? I guess we will never know, I am just grateful it's back.
102 Comments on "How to Cuddle with an Elephant Seal"
Two words…
Face transplant.
It's back on YouTube!
I am a diver and have often had close encounters with California sea lions. Many times they approach playfully, grab onto a swim fin, blow bubbles, hover upside down or present their backs for a good scratching. They like the roughness of my dive gloves. We need to remember that we are a part of God's creation and it is ok to interact in a safe and sane way with animals who, even though wild, sometimes want interaction. I see nothing wrong with this interaction as long as the seal initiated contact (which it did).
Hate to be a party pooper, but what about the chance of giving the animal a contagious disease if you are merely a carrier.
I posted the video at YouTube and I think I was the second person that posted it. At first it was automatically banned by YouTube's software as "copyright infringement." I contacted YouTube by email and it was reactivated until a day or two ago. Now it's been officially banned by a complaint by "Amazing Nature Videos." I don't know who these people are or why they complained but it's now banned. I was even contacted by someone named "Julie" that wanted to know more information because she was interested in putting it on a National Geographic website called "Caught in the Act." Of course I told her I didn't film it and didn't know who the photographer was or who the lady in the video was. At any rate, I was very disappointed that it was banned. Most of the comments were positive comments.
Hi All: I find it really strange that someone wants to bury this video so
badly. There's got to be more to the story, but I doubt we'll ever know what
it is. I'm just glad the site I've linked to still has it up.
I just watched the video, it came to me in an email. It was so fascinating and sweet. The woman in the video obviously knew not to reach out, or advance on the seal. The seal was so gentle and in love with this woman. It was evident that it intended her no harm, but just wanted interaction and affection. Wonderful, fabulous video!!
I too would have found the affectionate seal irresistable, but the sad truth is, with that kind of contact, she could have given the animal a disease that may be un-healthy or even deadly for that particular species.
Thank you, When I FIRST SAW THIS VIDEO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF, THIS MUST BE A YOUNG ELEPHANT SEAL.
Hope this seal does well with future encounters with humans. The young woman tourist did everything right. Would like to learn more about elephant seals and their mating behavior………..Was this a female seal looking for a friend or a male looking to mate? Just curious.-
I wondered the same thing, was it looking for friendship or for a mate?
Well, having just seen the video in an e-mail, I think the seal is not a male as stated but a female. I think a male would flatten the tourist by its size and, if provoked in any way, I'm sure would cause serious injury if not death by biting.
I agree that this was a remarkable interaction, I kept wishing that could have been me! – I was a bit worried though about the larger adult lounging close-by – they can be very aggressive….the female who may have seen the woman as a threat to her pup, or a male who may have been territorial – mammals do love affection and this was a rare treat for the woman who got to experience it! – boo to those who were so critical
Isn't it a shame that there are relatively few interspecies experiences as beautiful as this. And when they occur, they stir controversy. Yes, it might have been dangerous, but I think I would probably risk that to have such an experience. I am happy that such experiences are possible.
Toeknee: I agree wholeheartedly. Sometimes, we just have to tune into the
energy of the animal and put ur trust in it.
How is it that humans forget they are mammals, uh, animals, too? Unfortunately, too many people are so far removed from nature that they cannot see that this woman is very much in tune with it. The problem in this world is that people try to compartmentalize everything they see…and actually pass judgement upon others. My upbringing as a Buddhist taught me that everything is in this world for a reason and that we are dependent upon one another for our survival. That there is a reason we are here and the removal of any entity could cause an imbalance. Being one with nature is an awesome awareness.
Red Dancing Dragon: Love your take on things. So right on.
You go, girl!!! I loved what you said and was completely charmed by the video!! Sincerely, Nancy
I am a huge animal lover and just for one moment like this would be the most amazing thing in the world.
You thought of the woman; I thought of the animal. If this animal learns that humans are to be trusted, some awful thing will happen to the seal at some point (like being trapped, put in a zoo, killed, or God-knows-what.) The woman knows what she is doing. The seal is young and innocent.
Exquisite. Having been in The Galapagos Islands I fully understand how the interaction with sea lions can change your life forever. Certainly this woman's life is altered in the most profound way. Beautiful!
I love this video and really enjoyed the background music….does anyone know what group it is? I would love to get the CD!
Jose Padilla, song is Adios Ayer. It is on the Cafe Dal Mar Series, volume six. The whole series of CD's is incredible.
People are interacting with animals all over the world including pods of whales. There is a message there if we can just pick up on it. Life is beautiful in all of its shapes and forms and this video if it can be kept going will reach people in a way they have never been reached before – in the heart. I was priviledged to have seen it. Thank you. Robyn
I believe this is the most loving and sweet video I have ever seen between a human being and a wild animal. Since this sweet young seal initiated the contact, and the woman was obviously receptive and confident she would not be injured, I cannot, for the life of me, understand what the problem is. Why is there always someone who has nothing better to do than complain and pass judgment. Why can't we accept that this was a very special event and this young lady was very lucky to have been part of this "happening"? I for one, would happily take her place.
I agree 100%. Well said.
Amen Grizeldabunch – couldn't agree more.
Watching the video, I wondered if it was a metaphor for other human interactions. What a gentle and loving way to initiate an interaction with another living thing.
Am I the only one here who thinks this human/wild animal interaction is totally inappropriate and suicidal? All I could think of was one big bite and her face would be gone. Wild animals are to be viewed from a distance and left alone in nature.
I put it to you that this woman was no ordinary tourist and was probably a marine biologist or the like and well aware of the risks. To sit in the vicinity of the adult seals takes confidence in what you are doing, let alone allowing interaction. To her it would be no different to skydiving or scuba diving, many activities have life threatening risks and yet people still do these things once armed with knowledge and/or training. I bet she is thrilled with the encounter as a result of her risky actions, and Im sure if things didn't work out so well that she would not be the type of person to be blaming the tour company or the world at large for her actions. An animal would not initiate such an affectionate interaction with a lesser human.
Yes, you probably are the only one who cannot see the beauty in this. I have been to this beach but was not fortunate to have such an experience, but certainly was approached by numerous juvenile King penguins. As for the Elephant seal, it is clearly a juvenile and missing Mum (Mom for the Yanks). I have seen a mother leaving for whatever reason to go to sea and her pup being quite distressed by being left alone. I suggest that in this case the pup sought interaction from another animal, just as is often seen withe the aforementioned juvenile Kings or Woollies.
It was truly Beautiful!!!!
What a big loveable jam tart! I sent this to all my animal-loving friends, and we all hope that the little(?) chap is safe among his own family, and that any future encounters with humans will never cause him harm.
I just sat there mesmerized by your video. It brought a lump to the throat and a tear to the eye. -
Amazing and remarkably touching! In fact, this video is probably one of the most precious things I've ever seen in my life! Thank you so much for sharing it.
I had a similar, but more fun experience snorkeling near one of the Galapagos Islands. I your sea lion engaged me in a splash fight. He came right up to me and stared at my eyes through my mask. I feared that he was aggressive and going to bite me, so I surfaced. He surfaced. I splashed him. He splashed me back. I dove down and he circled around me. He dove and I circled around him. This splash fight dance lasted about 20 minutes. This clip was a great reminder of one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. Thank you!
Many interesting points raised by responses to this amazing video. I agree with so many of the comments about the necessity of protecting wildlife from foolish or cruel humans. Yes, I was touched by the interaction but also wondered if anthropomorphism didn't play a huge part of how we perceived this animal. Those lustrous and beautiful eyes and that sweet "smile". It was a "good thing" to see this video and a good learning experience to read the responses. Thank you.
Wow!! This was amazing. I firmly believe that animals, especially mammals are sentient beings and are curious about us and other species! Stillness is how many scientists have learned about critters. Look @ Jane Goodall.
This scares me too cuz there are a lot of amazingly stupid,scary and evil people out there who would try to benefit financially or worse, cause harm to these glorious creatures.
Never have I been so touched yet so torn. I am happy the woman had the experience though.
I feel the same way as Cecily. I would have loved the experience the woman in the video experiencedl; however, I tend to stay away from resting seals and hope others do too. There are so many crazy people out there and if the seals let their guard down the thought of what can be done to them is upsetting.
I had mixed emotions over the video.
This woman did stay away from the animal. It approached her. There is a convention that you approached no closer than 5 metres to any animal. I have no doubt she obeyed this injenction. However, on occasion wildlife will approach you. Why would you then move away unless the animal had some negative purpose, like eating you. I have been on this beach and had numerous encounter with juvenile penguins. In Africa I had a baby Mountain Gorilla come up and play with my leg. Mum was a couple of metres away and the silverback was perhaps ten metres away. Neither was concerned so I wasn't either.
I have no mixed emotions about the video but I did have emotions. It brought a tear to my eye.
Given the location of this event there is almost no chance that people with evil intent would ever get there. South Georgia is a long way off and rather hostile in its environment.
Wow!! This was amazing. I firmly believe that animals, especially mammals are sentient beings and are curious about us and other species! Stillness is how many scientists have learned about critters. Look @ Jane Goodall.
This scares me too cuz there are a lot of amazingly stupid,scary and evil people out there who would try to benefit financially or worse, cause harm to these glorious creatures.
Never have I been so touched yet so torn. I am happy the woman had the experience though.
I loved watching the video and wish it were a good thing that this video exists. Some people have expressed the concern that this video could encourage people to approach elephant seals and, if injured, cause negative consequences to the elephant seals. I agree with that, but I have another concern. When a wild animal has a positive interaction with a human, there is the potential that the animal will lose the fear of humans that they need in order to survive poachers and other human hunters.
Wonderful video and what a life-changing experience. It's great to read through everyone's responses and seems to highlight for me that we as animals are longing to reconnect with our natural world as much as this young seal wanted to connect with the woman in the video.
All amazement aside, I believe it's dangerous for people to approach animals in the wild in their own habitat, perhaps where they are protecting young, food, or a mate – this woman's experience could easily have taken a bad turn as much as it turned out as amazing as it did.
I would have been tempted to pet him, maybe scratch his belly…very slowly & carefully.
It's amazing that something so innocent and touching would be removed but they will allow so many other atrocities. I don't think everyone is going to run out and start cuddling with seals. I think this was a rare opportunity to see how we can co-exist with animals in a kind way.
Fantastic. So many 'what if's and 'should not's but sometimes we get messages delivered by strange messengers and need just to take it in. Encounters such as these give us a encouragement to study more of the environment we know so little about. The behaviour tells us of another side of the personality of one particular individual, lending the question why? Are there more like this one? This reminds us of our own humanity. If we take the time we sometimes get the beauty. The video gives us pause from the world of survival of the fittest and everyone is part of the food chain. "it is, what it is" Sometimes we need to take it all in and accept it at face value.
the video is gone once more. can anyone find it again? the discussion here has been great. i saw the video a few months ago, and was looking for it to show my husband and to send a link to some people we met at a b and b last week. i was telling them about it at breakfast, because we were staying near the coast and the sea lions barked all night. of course, i couldn't remember, but i didn't think this was a sea lion, but what was it — a walrus? seal just seemed too small. finally found all the links, but they went nowhere. then i found this site, and followed the drama.
i couldn't really do the video justice at the breakfast table, could only describe it, but in desperation, last night, i acted it out for my husband, who had to sit on the bed (don't move!) and be the woman, and i coyly lumped around as the seal. he was in hysterics, so i hope someone can post the real thing, so he gets to see the wonder of it, and can maybe erase the image of my galluphing… i really did feel like i was channeling that elephant seal, though i also felt like a giant slug… -
Thank you so much for sharing this. A friend of mine sent me the link but I the link was removed. So I set out on a search to find the seal video but every where I went I could not find it until now.
I enjoyed reading your post very much and love the quote you have at the top of your page.
Well, it is interesting that is should be available again. Having just been to S. GA and having seen these fantastic creatures I can't say I would feel threatned by sitting down and seeing if one would come and cuddle. Getting down would have been easy, getting up more difficult.
I should mention I saw the video from a link a friend sent me, I believe it was a yahoo link, so not sure on the status of same on THIS site. Then I wanted background on it, as yes, indeed, in the USA, the woman, if not a researcher, would be engaging in a Federal offense, merely for being that close to start with.
I also have kinda swum with dolphins, but they were a coastal dolphin pod that passed me while I was 300 feet off of Laguna Beach, when I was doing scuba, and happened to be on the surface. What was especially eerie was the first thing we saw was a fin..(Jaws drumroll please..LOL)..then a few more fins. They passed not 30 feet away, at least two were youngsters.
As a former whale watch docent(4 years) in SoCal, where we saw these many times in the water (they travel solo about), and having had many both marine biology and oceanography courses AND have 700 hours ON the ocean(or in), can I point out that this elephant seal in the very neat video, is a pup not even a year old.
Here is the link… http://www.wimp.com/elephantseal/
I received this link from a friend — as of 4/27/10 it is still working. Based on what I've read here, who knows how long it will be on this site? It is sweet, but like many other who posted here, I'm conflicted too. Sweet, but dangerous for the animal who might try to approach other humans in the future based on this experience.
Barbara, a friend of mine sent me to your link on this story without giving me a reason. I'm so glad she did. It's an awesome story and video. Yes mammals crave affection.
thanks so much,
Craig P. -
This is an awesome video of how interaction with seals should be. Its about time somebody publicly interacted with a seal without it being in show business or clubbed to death. To the people who say that this female elephant seal is dangerous and aggressive you've misplaced your facts. I see most of you saying that the woman approached the seal and that is false. The seal approached her and she did this because she could tell the woman was friendly. The seal had probably seen people walk by many times and wished to get up close to them. Female seals are not aggressive, the males are the aggressive ones. That is just like the majority of male animal species on this planet and that is during mating season when they get territorial. Seals eat fish and squid and there has never been a recording of them eating people. And 6,000lbs! Are you stupid?! That seal is only slightly larger than the woman. There hasn't even been a recording of a female being more than 2,210lbs and on average they grow to be 880-1,980 lbs.
it's up on purina's website:
Here it is!!! It is so Amazing! -
Hi, Maybe the cute video of Cuddling with an Elephant Seal was removed because the woman was actually in violation of being too close to this protected species. Also, judging by the size, it looks as though this elephant seal is maybe a good-sized weaner.
Well I saw this incredible video…I can't even remember how I happened upon it….and then my computer went down for an update and now I can't find it anywhere….that woman sat very still and that elephant seal made all the moves…and the elephant seal inched his way towards her….you could tell it was curious and then after smelling her and getting closer I think the elephant seal fell in love….arching his back, bending over backwards and making silly faces and clapping his fins together at her and kissing her was very heart warming to watch ….especially with all the horrors of what man is doing to kill all these lovely creatures….just my opinion, this woman did everything right…..she let the elephant seal come over to her and sat very still…..I'm sure that experience will be forever in her memories….
Quite frankly, anyone who approaches a 6,000 predator with anything but caution is a Darwinian ticking bomb. If someone watches this video and thinks "hey, that massively muscled creature with enormous teeth is really cute, I think I'll grab it by the tail and shout BOO!" then it's probably not a one-off in their behaviour. Yes, this woman is lucky, but it was her choice. Saying this video is encouraging such behaviour seems a bit ludicrous. That's a massive, massive creature. It's wild. It's got bloody enormous teeth. What's missing that says "DANGER" here?
It's also an animal, like us. And like us, it's capable of being friendly, and of being incredibly violent. We're really hot on the latter topic, but in a world that still casually, cruelly slaughters animals for fleeting economic gain, we could do with remembering the former every once in a while. Yes, these are potential killing machines (I'd argue we're a hell of a lot worse, given our technological supports). So you treat them with respect. Like mountains, like cars, like the weather – like other people.
And sometimes, these creatures let you see they're living, breathing animals with minds of their own, animals that aren't filled with malevolence towards anything pink. They're not scary monsters that belong behind reinforced glass or iron bars. They're other animals.
Let's not pretend they're good, but let's not pretend they're evil either.
Another case in point:
I was hoping to use the elephant seal video to teach business people about boundaries. It was an elegant and touching story of a respectful encounter. I can only wish we'll have a way to see it and share it again.
I just watched the trailer for "The Cove". And read the comments. Had no idea. NO idea. We owe it to these brave, dedicated people who risked their lives, and went thru hell to produce this film, and we certainly owe it to the dolphins, to watch this film. We need to know. We have no right to be ambivilant about their plight. We need to be pro-active, and like Ken said earlier, we need to 'educate' ourselves. I just checked our local video store, Blockbuster, and they have the video. We will be renting that for sure. I know it won't be easy to watch. But, it isn't fair to stuff our head under a pillow, and pretend nothing horrible is going on…once you know, you have a responsiblity. Pass the word on, let the world know. Make this crazy heartless killing of the incredibly intelligent and loving dolpin stop.
"The Cove" is a "must see". It is not for the weak of heart, but it is an eye opener to the tragedy these poor creatures go through at man's expense.
Gone again. Here is another posting which is both versions combined.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oTD3nPpk_o -
Ken, I appreciate your remarks. I have to admit, you have 'started' to educate me regarding the plight of the captured dolphins. Somehow, I missed the fact that fishermen and other people were capturing them for swim with dolphin companies. I don't know where I thought they came from. In 1993, I was very ill, and had such a strong feeling that I needed to be near a dolphin. So, although it didn't happen for me, I was glad it did for my daughter.
I can't believe I didn't know about the dolphin-capturing. I will watch this documentary, although I know it will not be easy. We all need to know about this, and I thank you, Ken, for saying it like it is. I believe dolphins are incredible creatures (most creatures are) and I feel an affinity to them.
Thank you for your gracious apologies. You did get me wrong. But, that's okay, I am learning something very important from this. All of this.
Grizzly Man? My older son recorded that video for me. My youngest, said, "Mom, you can't watch this." But, he did tell me what happened. (Shaking my head…) Thank you, everyone, for your posts. Thank you, Barbara, for making this possible, and especial thanks you, Ken, for helping me to educate myself. It's a big deal. I hope others will check that documentary out, as well.
Barbara, I have got so many notes back from people who have enjoyed the video that we have been able to see again…even if it is for a short time. It's precious. Robin -
Argh. Everyone needs to watch Grizzly Man again, or for the first time. That would be good.
As much as I can see that this is truly a wonderful experience for the woman in the video (and honestly, I envy her) there are all kinds of things that make me crazy about it.
Here's wildlife learning that humans aren't dangerous/predatory. Here's a video setting false expectations for wildlife interactions. Here's a situation that didn't go badly, but good lord, could have.
Everyone needs to watch Grizzly Man again. Did I mention that?
Glad to hear that Robin! Dolphins are very curious and social with humans even in the wild. Sadly this is one of the reasons that they are such easy targets for poachers, so called fishermen and people who capture them to sell to swim with dolphin companies who make a fortune on the misery of such wonderful and intelligent animals.
My apologies if I misunderstood your post and if my subsequent post offended you in any way.
Kind regards,
My daughter swam with wild dolphins…
@Robin and anyone else who think that swimming with captive dolphins is a "magical experience" I beg you to watch the Academy Award nominated documentary The Cove
For each dolphin that ends up in captivity, hundreds are brutally killed. Their life in captivity is not magical for the dolphin at all. These animals should be free. I don't mean to preach and I hope that you take the time to watch the film and educate yourselves on a very tragic situation for these beautiful creatures that we all love.
I met Barbara in Australia, I´m spanish. I travelled in my honeymoon to Australia and went to see some sea lions and seals. I know that they are really really dangerous and I didn´t have contact with that kind of animals before(the bulls in spain are so dangerous too but I know them better) but If I´ll be in the place of that woman I will be really really happy, it will be wonderful. The problem is that not all the people are nice with animals and don´t respect them. if it will be full of tourist trying to touch the animals, feeding them everday, all the month, all the year… that´s the problem.
That was just WAY cool!! Thanks for sharing.
My husband is enjoying this immensely at the moment, on his own computer…he never got to see it earlier. John's a retired country vet, and sees a real cross-species empathy and understanding between the woman and the seal. It's wonderful to see it, he says. Saw it a lot in practice, but in a wild animal like that, it is really something…but then seals are very intelligent creatures, he added. What an experience that woman had. Myself, I have always wanted to swim with the dolphins…and have never had the opportunity. Almost, but not quite, in Hawaii…(My daughter did, in the Bay of Islands in NZ,— phoned us in Vancouver, 8 hours later— she was still as high as a kite…a magical experience indeed) At the Vancouver Aquarium I know I kept a killer whale's attention, for many minutes because it stayed near the railing while I made a certain sort of whistling sound…I felt as though I had 'connected'. What has happened here between this woman and this seal is so precious…she had the connection with a creature that some of us could only wish for. Thank goodness, we have our pets to connect with…"If we could talk to the animals, just imagine it!" I am sooo glad and happy to find this here, I was just about to turn the computer off. Thank you, Barbara!!!
Oh my, I just came across this!!! I can't wait to see it again! I SO hoped this 'could' happen, that maybe it would be re-posted…I wonder if this person found out that so many of us were left feeling bereft that it was gone…and that not only could we not see it again, but that we couldn't share it. This is wonderful…going to look at it now…just had to write this first! Thanks, Barbara, for keeping me posted. I have certainly found the remarks over the past week very interesting…
As an animal lover and travel photographer I don't think that this is acceptable even though it's quite obvious that the woman in the video obviously has the best intentions in the world. Unfortunately too many people who will see this behaviour will attempt to mimic her and it could end up in tragedy.
I was in Jasper National Park in western Canada this August and saw a few bears however I stayed well away from them and let them be (I do not do wildlife photography and leave that to those with the skills to do so properly). However at least on 2 occasions one with a bear and one with an elk I witnessed dozens of cars pull off the side of the road and run after the animals camera in hand. Not only could both animals have killed these people easily but the traffic accidents that could have been caused could also have led to fatalities.
Let's leave the animals be, respecting and loving them from a distance.
Do you suppose…
'Ron' is the owner of the video and reposted it just for us? And just for a short time??? That's what I get from his 3-word message. -
I was again touched by the sequence, but NOW will be most interested by responses from the wide variety of folks I sent the link to…!!
Just for now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdGfrzN569E -
Just for now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdGfrzN569E -
Funny, I didn't even notice a jacket, much less the color.
And another thing…about the woman in the red jacket…
The PETA folks would be conflicted. They would first embrace her, then kill her. -
I feel so gifted to have seen the original video of "How to Cuddle with an Elephant Seal". I forwarded it to my nature loving friends only, sadly, one was able to view it before it shut down. I had it open on two of my laptop "tabs" and was able to view it at will for several days until, just now, I hit a wrong button and closed all tabs. I almost cried, to be truthful. I found that video so wholesome and good. Gave me a very good feeling.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful video, too. I do so much hope that the original video is put back on line and, again, I feel so privileged to have viewed it many times.
The (very long) video struck me as a training session for women who want to get close to the world's few remaining nice guys, who happen to be morbidly obese.
I'm blown away! I've not yet been able to view the video, and I'm more than irked by the fear-saturated fascist-idiots who want to control every f*king thing. I certainly support withholding media clips of utterly tasteless wasteful ignorant violent destructive murderous military patriotic trash, but when Satan, the government and the lawyers have so infiltrated people's minds with lies and fear that they create excuses for depriving people of clips which convey energy and actions of shared love and beauty, that is unconscionable; that is the influence of Satan at work.
And, for clarity's sake, I do understand the validity of concerns about contaminating the natural, healthfully balanced physical/mental/behavioral environs of the animals. And I trust that sanity and reason and compassion will prevail, that the video will be posted again *with the advisory against making advances toward such animals in the wild so as not to disrupt their natural health and peace.*
This potent, lovely lesson and demonstration of the *original* and natural loving interaction between humans and animals yet uncorrupted by modern "civilization's" selfishness/ignorance/fear/insanity is too precious to withhold, and if I, too, were an ignorant fear-saturated servant of Satan, then I, too would want to deny lovers of beauty and truth the opportunity to view this video.
How many people are going to take a seal-cuddling cruise down toward Antarctica after seeing a video, anyway?! Please DO prevent that from occurring, but don't f*k with our accessibility to media offering the educational images of wholeness and deeply healing energies of which we are so sorely in need. -
Thank you, Barbara, for sharing this information. I too, had seen this video the other day (the 12th) and had forwarded it on to some of my family and friends. Those that picked up the message right away were the lucky ones, those that waited missed out on witnessing this truly awesome and touching encounter. It was an incredible few moments of filming, and one that I wish I could return to on a regular basis—-especially on those days when I need a "pick-me-up". But at least I do have the memory, and that is better than not. Thank you for sharing your footage of the elephant seal and penguins. Those pics, too, were very beautiful.
I watched "how to cuddle with an elephant seal" yesterday morning and was deeply moved by it. One of the most touching, heart-warming and beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Am so grateful that I stumbled upon it, just wish I could've shared it before it was removed. Seems to me that often times those that get the most worked up about human interaction with wild animals are the ones that are terrified of wild animals. They don't have the serenity to be in the moment, fear rules out common sense. Hopefully this video will appear again (maybe if warnings are posted prior to and afterwards – do not try this at home!) so that more people can share in that lucky lady's experience.
I am so saddened by the 'disappearance' of this video. Words cannot describe how touched I was to see it (for the first time yesterday!). I attempted to share it with friends & family and discovered it had been removed. No way to contact the film-maker to ask why? I hold out hope that we might see it again. But, like you, I am so happy I had the chance to see it for the brief time it was available
I've had two "close" encounters with wild animals of this kind – both very treasured and both initiated by the animals. One was a penguin who walked up to me from a distance of 10 metres away and stood less than 15 cms away and picked at my trousers for a few minutes, the other a baby gorilla who climbed on me. In both cases I stood stoney still and let the wild animal explore. I followed all the guidelines as to appropriate distances etc and feel strongly that animals should be allowed to make such approaches and that there was no increased risk to the penguin or gorilla (indeed both Mum and the silverback were watching so they were fine with it too) from the experience. I guess the risks of such videos is that people will approach the animals but in these remote locations, the guidelines are generally strongly enforced and the people there want to enjoy the wildlife experience with conservation in mind. A thought provoking article. I only wished that I'd seen the original video.
Thank you Barbara Weibel for posting both videos. I just went to see the second one you posted, and it is also wonderful. Since I cannot share the "how to cuddle with an elephant seal" video with my friends, I will share the second one you posted. When I couldn't find the original video, I googled "cuddle with an elephant seal," and I found your posting. Thank you so much for sharing with more than your friends.
I was sent the original video on Thursday afternoon and viewed it yesterday. I tried to send it to a friend this morning, and when I went to view it again, I saw it had been removed. It is clear the woman in the video had allowed the elephant seal to approach her; she had not tried to intrude on its space. The video was beautiful, and if criticism of the woman's actions or the posting of the video caused it to be removed, then the necessity some feel to be critical has caused something beautiful to be taken away from all of us who love to see the acceptance and affection of other species.
Sweetest, most heartwarming thing I have ever seen…I just went to look at it again, and it was gone. Such a special moment in time, and I will be forever grateful to have been able to witness this…the great affection of another creature, this elephant seal, to human being. Thank you, Barbara, for sharing this. It was a thing of beauty. And touched my heart, greatly. I hope I get to see this video sometime again, in my lifetime.
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This is a beautiful video, Barbara. However, I'm conflicted about it. For one person to have this experience is fine. But if the video encourages too many people to do the same thing, someone will eventually get hurt and the elephant seals will be blamed.
Thanks for sharing. It brought a smile to my face.


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For several years we had 2 doves frequently visiting, last year there were 4, and this year 6. Doves aren't quite as varied in coloring as pigeons, but one of the six is notable. Just slightly more slender than the others with a habit of tipping the head while studying whatever has caught her interest, the head and front downwards is distinctly pinkish. One of the others has a pinkish tummy, so they may be related.
The other day I was sitting [inside] by a window which was screened and open to the breeze. My concentration was all on the book I was reading when a noise took my attention. At first I thought it was an owl.. very loud WWWHOOO? whooo? rrrrrr. (The 'whoo's sounded like that, the rrrr's sounded like a cross between an upset Scotsman and a woodpecker.) Then, Whoo? pkkttpkkta rrrrr! I peer up at the trees although I've never heard an owl sound like that; or a woodpecker either. Silence regained and no bird visible in the trees, I returned to my book. Then, right beside my ear and with volume turned up, Whooo? rrrr! pktrrrrrrr? Carefully perched on the sill, looking at me almost beak-to-nose through the screen, was the little pinkish dove-e, tipping her head as she studied me. She [he?] talked for several minutes, coo's and whooo's and a great assortment of pktpkta's and rrr's.
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- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Thu, May 10, 12 at 16:58
There is a link below with different Mourning Dove sounds. P |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mourning Dove Sounds
What a neat experience for you. I bet if you put a few sunflower seeds on the window sill or patio, she'd talk to you even more! :>) (Of course, if she told her friends, you might get more than you'd like.) |
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I'm jealous!!! Everyone should have a friend like that. |
- Posted by anneliese_32 6 (My Page) on Thu, May 10, 12 at 20:29
I've got dove diner, but they don't talk to me, they just want their seeds. |
Actually the sounds you are describing sound more like the Eurasian collard dove. You may want to Google that on a site like 'allaboutbirds'. They have the sound files. This bird is a recent immigrant, via the bahamas, but originially not a new world dove. They have become established in most of the u.s. other than the north eastern states. |
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The Heritage Arts Festival of Underground Atlanta has provided an interesting and culturally enhancing arts experience for the last 14 years. We are currently preparing for the 2013 festival: Heritage Cultural Arts Festival: The Remix, scheduled to Be executed from July 11th - July 14th, once again bringing the top talent in the world of Arts and Entertainment to the Underground for an exciting 4 days of activities, including a film festival, DJ showcase, Art Gallery, and Performance Art displays. We are currently seeking a team of qualified interns in the area of Marketing/PR and Event Planning to assist in making this scaled up event a success.Responsibilities
-Creating content for social media channels including Twitter and Facebook- Measuring impact of and engagement with Heritage Cultural Arts Festival social media campaigns
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On Monday, ABC News' Bill Weir exclusively reported on the conditions inside Apple's main Chinese manufacturer — Foxconn. For the first time ever, Apple allowed a journalist onto its production line and to witness the labor conditions inside Foxconn, which have sometimes been reported to be unfair and unsafe.
Last night's special edition of Nightline expanded upon that original report, and included footage from inside the factory, interviews with the workers, and even a visit to a local village.
Since ABC News' original report, Apple, Foxconn, and the Fair Labor Association have sent statements explaining a few sentences in the original report. We have posted the text of those statements below.
For the record, Apple and the Disney Corporation, ABC's parent company, have strong ties. Disney CEO Bob Iger serves on the Apple Board of Directors and the Steve Jobs Trust is Disney's largest shareholder. ABC agreed to report exactly what it saw at Foxconn.
From Apple, regarding Zhou Xiao Ying's claim that she carves the aluminum shavings from 6000 iPad logos per day:
"In manufacturing parlance this is called deburring. Her line processes 3,000 units per shift, with two shifts per day for a total of 6,000. A single operator at Ms. Zhou's station would deburr 3,000 iPads in a shift."
Apple clarified that Zhou Xiao Ying couldn't have been working a second shift since it would be impossible if she worked 8AM to 8PM, then worked 8PM to 8AM, and then worked her next day's shift. Ying likely misunderstood Weir's question about "how many Apples do you carve each day?"
From Foxconn, regarding starting pay being too low for a Chinese payroll tax withdrawal:
"We have over 75 percent of the employees in the category of earning at least 2,200 RMB ($349/month) basic compensation standard. That means they are earning 13.75 RMB ($2.18) per hour. If they work overtime on the weekend, they will earn 27 RMB ($4.28) per hour. In order to reach 3500 to be taxable, they will have to work 47 OT hours to reach 3,500."
"If the overtime hours are in weekdays, they have to work around 63 hours per month to reach that level of salary to be taxable."
"Your statement is only true when applying to the entry-level workers while over 75 percent are already over the probation and earning more than 2,200 RMB basic salary."
From the Auret van Heerden, President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association, regarding the "five year conversation" with Apple:
"The discussions began in April 2007 but stalled in March 2008. We then resumed them in April 2009 and decided to do a small pilot survey so that Apple could get an idea of how our tools might add value to their program. That pilot led to a second activity that I believe contributed to the decision to join the FLA at the end of 2011. I, of course, cannot speak for Apple but I do believe that the decision to join was probably taken some months before (and therefore well before) the New York Times articles."
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The United States is a global leader on many fronts, but when it comes to adopting mobile-payment technology, it's lagging behind. In fact, it's trailing behind developing nations like Kenya, where more than 50 percent of the adult population uses the digital technology (compared with about 12 percent of Americans).
Why is that? The U.S. is too developed.
Mobile Payments for the "Unbanked"
Think about it: Most Americans already have bank accounts and/or credit cards. The most common payment methods in the U.S. are credit and debit cards. A quick swipe at a terminal transfers the money from the buyer's account to the seller's account.
But Kenya is a different story. The African nation has an unemployment rate of more than 40 percent, and the per capita annual GDP is only $1,800. The infrastructure for bank branches and automated teller machines is far less advanced than that of the U.S. Many Kenyans don't have bank accounts or credit cards, but they still like to pay for goods and services without using cash. The solution? A mobile-payment and wallet service known as M-Pesa.
What Is M-Pesa?
M-Pesa (the M stands for mobile, and Pesa is the Swahili word for money) was created in Kenya in 2007 by Safaricom, that nation's largest provider of cell phone service. With M-Pesa, Kenyans can "store" money on their mobile phones, transfer it to merchants or other individuals to pay for goods and services, and obtain cash from their accounts when needed.
Despite the small fees charged for using the mobile money-transfer service, more than 15 million Safaricom subscribers had opened M-Pesa accounts as of October 2012. The service has become so popular that versions of M-Pesa have been created in Afghanistan, India, South Africa, and Tanzania.


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Track listing:
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2. Heading For The Cold
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4. Want For Anything
5. I Am The Beast
6. When I Feel Like Jesus' Son The Wold Will Feel Much Different
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8. Dark Matter
9. Taking Shapes
10. Bad Blood
11. Won't Grow
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Gossling releases new album "Harvest of Gold" featuring single 'Never Expire' on November 1st 2013
Guienafowl release new EP "I Hope My City Loves me Still" featuring single 'Little Death'
The debut album from British trio London Grammar featuring single's 'Wasting my young years' and 'Strong'
Whitley returns in 2013 with a new album "Even The Stars Are A Mess" featuring the single 'My Heart Is Not A Machine'
The debut EP from the London trio featuring the single 'Hey Now.'
The highly anticipated album "Departures" featuring the single 'Battleships'
Dropkick Murphys come out swinging with their new album "Signed And Sealed In Blood."
"Like A Thief" captures the band's powerful dynamism and potent lyricism that hits hard at their live shows. Including singles 'Empty Hands' and 'Above the Water'
Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce their forthcoming second album. "Babel", the follow up to Mumford & Sons multi-platinum "Sigh No More."


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The pros and cons of bringing 'Moneyball' to trucking
Have any of the industry's good intentions (longer retention, improved safety) with predictive analytics had effects that drivers would consider not so good?
Data analysis use to predict …. driver happiness?
FleetRisk Advisors' predictive analysis engine -- think of it as the Moneyball approach to carrier risk management -- can help carriers reduce turnover, the company says; we've got some ideas on that score, too. . ...
Renowned tenor proves there's no such thing as a typical trucker
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I prefer to leave my past, well, in the past. It's not that I was bound, tortured, and left for dead, I just believe my mistakes, failures, bad choices, and regrettable actions should stay behind me. Sort of like the devil.
However, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned (content?) to repeat it." Apparently, we are supposed to take our past out every now and then, dust it off, and learn from it.
Here are ten things I've learned from my past:
- Don't over stay your welcome. No matter how charming your company is, everyone needs a break. Even dogs get annoyed when you interrupt their routine.
- Not all good things come to an end. They may hit a bump in the road, they may insanely veer off into a different direction, but a good thing only ends when you slam on the brakes. The choice is yours.
- It takes two to argue. As hard as I try, it is impossible to argue with myself.
- Know the difference between a friend and an acquaintance. You can't call a friend for bail money because they are either right beside you or are scrambling to provide you with an alibi. Acquaintances have bail money.
- Make peace with your family. You don't have to be best friends, but realize they are who they are, and like it or not, they helped shape who you are.
- Don't try to change people. If you think s/he would be perfect if only… either accept the "if only" or move on.
- Realize you aren't perfect. You will make mistakes, however, if you keep making the same mistakes it's time to reevaluate your behaviour.
- Don't beat a dead horse. No matter if it's a job, a friendship, or a relationship, if it is damaging your mental or physical health leave sooner rather than later. You will end up hating yourself for staying, and you will end up more damaged the longer you stay.
- Don't be a cheater, and don't help someone cheat. If you don't want to be with a person any longer, allow them the dignity to walk away. If someone is cheating on their spouse/significant other, why would you want them?
- Own your mistakes. As ugly as the truth may be, a lie or shifting responsibility is uglier.
And here are five things I'm struggling to learn:
- Breathe. Stop analyzing and worrying about everything. Breathe and enjoy the moment.
- Not everyone arrives at the station at the same time. Some people take longer to reach their destination, but if the trains are on the same tracks, everything will be okay.
- Let the good people in. No matter what happened in the past, not everyone is out to get you. The people who like you and don't want to hurt you are the people who are always around.
- Don't force the issue. Stop, back away, evaluate, improve, try again.
- God doesn't make junk. My priest was fond of saying this when he would find me weeping in the church. It's a hard philosophy to believe.
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8 Instead, you yourselves wrong one another and rob one another, even other believers! | 8 Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers. |
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IAIN VIGURS laughed off recent speculation over a glamour switch to Spurs — but insists he will move when the time is right.
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Resurrected: Grave Chicago Tales
Resurrected: Grave Chicago Tales
focuses on 5 famous Chicago scary tales, Resurrection Mary, Devil Baby of Hull House, Julia Petta, the Italian Bride, Francis Levy's Handprint, all held together by the Wynekoop Murder investigation, with audience participation.
Book by Mike Manship; Music by David Kornfeld; Directed by Raphael Schwartzman
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Groundwork is an artistic reflection on history, labor, industry, boundaries and growth. Artists Carrie Iverson and Nathan Sandberg will present new works on the grounds of the Pullman State Historic Site.
The exhibit will take place in two parts: Part 1 will be an iron pour on the factory grounds where members of the community will be invited to participate. Part 2 will be a site-specific art installation within the Clock Tower and Administration Building.
Groundwork, part 2 will be a site-specific art installation within the Clock Tower and Administration Building.
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The iron pour will bring to life the community and foundry history of the factory in a dramatic and fiery way- an exciting chance for the public to participate in and learn about the processes that used to happen within the factory. We will then use some of the remnants from the pour to create a site specific installation within the factory, supplemented by other found and existing works. This more reflective installation will offer an outside perspective on the spirit that built Pullman and the events that lead to its present state.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the North County Rape Crisis Center is asking for your support to help keep its doors open. The center has offices in Santa Maria and Lompoc, where they help more than 15,000 people each year, offering free support, education, and prevention services.
KSBY spoke with two sexual assault survivors with said they would have nowhere to turn if the center closed its doors.
About half its funding comes from government agencies and the other half comes from community support. This year, the non-profit is anticipating a 10 to 20 cut in government funding and hopes the community can step in with the extra cash.
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Does anyone grow this? I am planning to purchase it soon, but I would like to know how fast it grows and how tall. How does it do in sun? I have 2 spots in which to plant camellias, one gets sun most of the day, the other gets maybe 3 hours of sun. Any ideas? |
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'Magnoliaeflora' is one of the all-time classics. It is beautiful, with pretty foliage and habit, and perfect blooms. In my experience, it grows more slowly than most japonicas, but over a lifetime (if left unpruned) it can conceivably grow to small tree-size. I know of one in our area that is 75 years old, and as large as a minivan and about 15 feet tall. It grows in full sun, near a country farmhouse, where it is totally neglected and yet is covered with blooms each year. But our weather on the gulf coast is very humid, which allows us to grow them in full sun. I don't know about your climate, whether they could handle full sun or not, check with your local camellia club, but the more sun it gets, the more vigorously it will grow, so if it can handle the sunnier spot without burning or drying out, that would be my choice. The shady spot may be safer, but it will grow much slower and less bushy. |
Thank you Forrest Al. I now know where I will plant it/her. Full sun it is. I have some shade cloth over the area where I plant to plant magnoliaeflora, so it won't be too much sun. I think it was your suggestion in another thread, but I plan to purchase Mine no yuki also. I will put it in the shadier spot, though it will get some pretty hot sun for a few hours. Thank you so much! |
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So a couple years ago we moved out into the country. When we were looking, we were planning on planting in several fruit trees in the first couple years, have a small orchard. Well, the property we ended up choosing already had a small orchard- one that hadn't been pruned in probably 4 or more years. We were pretty unprepared for how to manage this, and with a lot of other things that needed more attention, this is our third summer here, and I haven't touched the orchard yet. So I need some guidance. I've read a lot of stuff about how to keep up fruit trees, but haven't really found a lot on how to take an old orchard and trim them up well. All the trees seem so different.. I'm not even positive when I should be trimming them. We have 3 cherries that are really tall and bushy- can I prune them down shorter a bit, and how? And what is the healthiest way to treat a pruning spot? Right now this orchard has not been treated with anything in at least 5 years, I'd like to keep it chemical free if possible. I know it's a lot of questions. Any advice would be appreciated. |
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Hi- there is a short section on rejuvenating old apple and pear trees in the Cornell publication. It is not a 1-year process to rejuvenate, and it starts during the dormant season for the big cuts. I would remove anything at the base immediately. You should be able to cut all watersprouts in July/August still this year. Even after a couple winters of pruning you can expect heavy vegetative growth in following years. I have not done it, but you may not expect much fruit for 4+? years. If you start over again you can have fruit on apple and peach in a few years. I did not even try to rejuvenate, but cut down an old apple and instead planted 2 years ago and have good apple set this year. It gives you a chance to chose a site with the right sun, layout enough room, prepare the ground, amend per a soil test with phosphorus etc in the soil. Plus you can chose cultivars and rootstock size you want to work with. Peaches useful life is shorter (maybe 15 years in zone 5?), and Cornell does not have a section on rejuvenating peaches. Yours is part dead already and you may be better off cutting down the peach and replanting. Do not seal any pruning sites- just make sure you know how to thin out the entire branch by cutting cleanly right at the outside of the collar so it can heal. If you do not want to spray you may want to reconsider orcharding. Even if you get scab immune apples, you should know how much insect pressure you will need to control from your few years there. Other may comment if pears would be better to rejuvenate (since trees take longer to come into bearing) and not spray since pests are more manageable. The other sections in the Cornell pub may answer your questions too- good luck. Another pub on rejuvenating: Good general discussion on pruning if you follow through the pages: |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cornell Guide to Growing Fruit at Home
There are a lot of older threads here addressing exactly this same subject. The latest is linked below. Every tree has its own particular issues. Pears have that upright growth habit. Your peach may have special issues. In general, yes, you can start cutting. Start with the watersprouts, the crossed branches, the encroaching branches. But before you do major work on the limbs, read up on the principles of pruning fruit trees, which are different from pruning shade trees. Identify the tree's main scaffolds. The trees may never have been properly pruned or trained. Many people plant orchards thinking that they can have fruit without chemicals. When they realize this won't work, they abandon the project. |
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Thank you so much for the advice! I just wasn't even sure where to start. And I know I will need to start spraying, and I'm good with that. I'd rather do it as organically as possible since I know it hasn't been sprayed in many years. I figured if there was something preferable to use for sealing I wanted to stick with something organic if I could. Knowing that I shouldn't use any sealer is about as organic as it gets :) Knowing that I can do some small pruning now is good too. |
Very good advice by Midlin. Just about what I would have said. For an orchardist or that is a commercial grower it is more expedient to remove and plant a new tree in terms of return value. It is a three years process to rehabilitate, at least. You should read a little bit about the difference between winter and summer pruning. I think even with pears this is true, but a huge old pear tree that yields well might be worth the effort. A good friend has a very old (100 years maybe) pear tree that is said to be a Barlett but it is unlike any other. It has amazing fruit. Always wins the trophy at our small local fall farm fair. A tree like that would definitely be worth taking effort to save. So, heritage value aside plant new. If you like the look of big old trees give them a year or two and see what you can do. I would also suggest that you try to identify the variety, you may have something special. There is probably a pro in your area that could help or at least advise. If you are not depending on the trees for an income it could be a fun project if you have the patience. Good luck Yeah, the Cornell stuff is excellent. |
No, I'm not planning on using our trees commercially. It's just 9 trees. Just for home eating, fresh, canned, dried, maybe press a batch of cider or wine if we are lucky and get enough fruit for it. I have no idea what any of the varieties are. I hadn't even considered that we might have something special growing. I know our pear tree is something special to me- I usually don't like pears because of the texture, but this one has a really crisp and fine flesh, and I love them. |
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Are The World's Top-Dogs Really all Men?
Men have spent an awfully long time being in charge of the world. The whole
history of it, in fact. You name it and men have always been leading it – politics,
religion, trade unions, the film industry, the art world. You get the idea. There is
a long way to go before we see a world with an equal balance of male and
female leaders and decision makers.
Seems a bit harsh, looks like women are doing great.
Just think of all those sober-suited photo calls splashed in our papers – the
government, the UN, the financial industry – row upon row of men. Of the world's 188 directly elected leaders, only 16 are women. If you think that the UK paints a different picture of power, you're very sadly mistaken. Rwanda, Angola, East Timor and Macedonia have a more representative parliament than the UK.
What's stopping a woman from smashing that glass ceiling?
A woman's success is limited in a number of ways. They end up missing out on promotion, training and benefits not only because of gender discrimination at work but because they have to shoulder the majority of family commitments
to boot. Talented, hardworking women end up having to work part-time or
interrupt and limit their careers to fit everything and everyone in. This is less
about 'wanting it all' than being forced into 'having to do it all'. Ouch. That glass
ceiling hurts.
Recent research found that after becoming a mum, almost half of women
managers of shops, salons and restaurants gave up their managerial
responsibilities to work as sales assistants, hairdressers or in other low-paid
roles when they had to find part-time work.
So what's the balance of power like in poorer countries?
While some developing countries like Rwanda are storming ahead on the
female MP count, in many others women hold a tiny percentage of the power.
In countless villages around the world, men look after local politics and
businesses while women look after the home and children. Challenging this
status quo tends not to go down well at all.
But when women are encouraged to have a proper say in how communities
are run, amazing things start happening. In India, councils that are female-led
have 62% more drinking water projects than male-led councils. And women
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