I was not, unfortunately, present at the gathering at which Grove representatives were "typically self-congratulatory," but I apologize, and would only say that no one has ever before said this of my colleagues or me.
The fact that science and religion should progress together was another very interesting tenant of the faith shared by those present at this gathering.
Also unusually, Merkel's husband, Joachim Sauer, will be present at the gathering.
The economic historians present at the gathering were bullish about the future.
He shot me a knowing look and responded, "You know - it's only 12 days before the election," thereby unsubtly and ironically reminding the Muslims present at the gathering about the detrimental electoral "taint" of being associated with our kind.
Family members met local elders and other notables on Tuesday in Qunu but did not discuss funeral arrangements, according to Bantu Holomisa, a politician who was present at the gathering.
Hillary Clinton, according to her recently-released schedule for the day, was present at the gathering.
No Syrians were present at the gathering, and questions lingered about who would be considered among the country's moderate opposition.
For the first time, representatives from five different faiths were present at the gathering, and the discussions were centred around the topic of inter-religious dialogue.
Data on staff scientists' productivity and effectiveness are, however, inadequate at present, and participants agreed that gathering this information is essential to any campaign of persuasion.
