But the ill-timed blackout fed an ­undercurrent of scepticism that this year's summit - dubbed "the indigenous peoples Cop" - will deliver on organisers' promise to put them front and centre at the event on the edge of the Amazon rainforest where many indigenous groups live. Indigenous peoples safeguard much of the world's biodiversity and are among those who contribute the least to climate change, yet they're disproportionately harmed by the devastation it causes.
Big themes swirled in thoughtful, even intimate, conversations Saturday at the sold-out Portland Book Festival. Headliner Rebecca Yarros talked about how her work centers on themes of inclusion, representation, and authoritarianism, as well as about what it's been like to ride a huge wave of book sales that has altered the publishing industry in some ways. Nicholas Boggs and Mitchell S. Jackson mused about love and the creative process.
The nature of the documentary itself gives a clue: It's the result of years of effort, traveling across the country interviewing gay men and their mothers, exploring the profound effect this relationship has in the lives of these men. Gay boys often grow up with some trauma, but when they have the support and acceptance of their mothers, the traumatic effects can be mitigated.
Chairs have choices about how to organize meetings, help staff feel included or excluded, coach new assistant professors about participation norms, and assign people to committees. How chairs do these routine tasks can have powerful effects on how department members relate to one another and the quality of relationships that develop. Cumulatively, small moments of interaction have a profound influence on a department and its culture
First, I want to tell you that I've been there. Sometimes, as you're discovering, there really isn't much to do except take a break or sit things out if that's what your kid needs. In those cases, I would suggest that if you have a co-parent, the two of you take turns hanging out with your child so that it's not always you missing out on the chance for community.
The comment caused controversy, with many calling it upsetting and insensitive. What his comment also did, though, was get me to think about my own experiences with disability from a philosophical perspective. I am not disabled myself, and I specialise in Comparative Philosophy, not Philosophy of Disability. What experience of disability, then, do I have? It is rather, the experience I had with someone else that explains why I feel that I have a genuine stake in this debate.
I feel I am living out my ancestors' wildest dreams: being here, loud and proud in my skin, happy with who I am, and representing my entire community. It feels so amazing and I'm so happy to do it alongside my sisters. It means the world to me.
The video opens on two men, seated near a fountain, who discover-or are perhaps chosen by-a pair of floating fanny packs. The accessories, which appear to glow and sparkle, are filled with stickers that read "muy bien," or "very good." As the two frolic around Lisbon, practically effervescing with good cheer and a desire to connect with others, they facilitate a diverse and joyful group of people who gather in a court.
Williams's holistic approach to surf instruction bridges physical preparedness with mental presence. He reminds beginners that surfing is as much about patience and rhythm as it is about muscle memory and gear.
Colleges will need to show they regularly identify the needs of students and employ strategies for having all students feel welcomed, supported, included in the community.
Mandeville's music director James Moriarty stated, 'These are high-quality digital pianos, not just keyboards but a complete piano lab system and we are one of the first schools in the country to get one.'
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District removed diversity, equity, and inclusion language from policy documents to secure a $400 million federal grant for a seismic retrofit.
