Sentences with phrase «around issues of power»

«One interpretation is that psychopathic individuals are attracted to these topics because they revolve around issues of power, authority, and conflict that they might find particularly attractive,» the study authors note.

Not exact matches

They believe that after so long in power, not only was there a wave of change, they became tone deaf to issues of affordability and early childhood education, issues that resonated in the suburbs around Vancouver and lower main land, where they lost.

Founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, Participant Media's (www.participantmedia.com) content combines the power of a good story well told with opportunities for real world impact and awareness around the most pressing global issues of our time.

In this session, Author Kim Zetter will talk about Stuxnet and the security issues around the digital systems that control our critical infrastructure — trains, planes, water treatment plants and the power grid — as well as the products of our daily lives, including cars and medical equipment.

So the issue for the people around the world at this point especially the ones that are dealing with these currencies that are devalued faster than others is that the currency is a terrible store of value and the buying power for people of these countries just continues to disappear.

For Leff, readers «can attest to the rhetorical power of this blend,» of mixing «playful attacks against the professional and philosophical pursuits (but not the persons)» of the prosecutors, including the powerful Cato, «deadly serious emotional appeals,» and «deft maneuvering around the specific legal issues.»

The equal - regard interpretation of neighbor love fits the needs of the postmodern family faced with a new range of issues around shared authority, more equal financial power, and more nearly equal roles in raising children and meeting each other's needs in the midst of the 80 - hour work week.

The questions about religion and public life, those calling for «public» discussion, no longer focus on the verifiability of religious speech but concern quite other issues: methods of understanding and describing the religious realities, old and new, that we see appearing around us; useful criteria for assessing these religions and for defining and comprehending this new set of powers in our public life; and ways of protecting vital religious groups from the excesses of the public reaction to them, and protecting the public from the excesses of powerful religious groups — hardly questions a secular culture had thought it would have to take seriously!

ACCC Chairman, Rod Sims, opened the event yesterday, again noting that the «ACCC has in the order of 30 in - depth competition investigations, under way covering many fascinating issues», including around 10 relating to cartels and 10 to misuse of market power.

The issues around state power and surveillance raised by Edward Snowden's revelations should be an important theme in the upcoming general election, while the symbolic double anniversary of Magna Carta (aged 800) and the web (aged 25) offers an opportunity for critical reflection on how to upgrade fundamental liberties in response to new threats and re-imagine how technology can serve the common good.

A central theme of Kurland's campaign has been her willingness to take on established powers in the city, an approach typified by her 2009 challenge to Quinn's reelection and her tireless activism around the St. Vincent's issue.

Although a new power plant's initial operating license depends on consideration of many factors, including population density around the plant and the assurance that evacuation plans can be effectively implemented in the case of a radiological emergency, the NRC's review for relicensing does not examine these public safety issues.

Electric wood splitters are quieter, and with none of the emissions issues of gas - powered splitters, so they're perfect for use around your home or cabin.

Around the country, about 600 power plants must be closed or retooled in the next two years, the result of EPA rules issued in 2011 that clamped down on coal - fired pollution.

I became convinced both of the power of energy therapies (reiki, EFT, and the Bowen Technique) as well as awareness of my deep issues around trust and massive fear.

Founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, Participant Media's (www.participantmedia.com) content combines the power of a good story well told with opportunities for real world impact and awareness around the most pressing global issues of our time.

While that feature had the star power of already - certified dramatic heavyweights Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney, it also revolved around two estranged siblings forced by a hospital visit to come back together and sort out their issues, complete with adultery and a wintry setting that made it a perfect fit for that Sundance atmosphere.

Tom Hooper's The Danish Girl, promoted squarely around the hot button conversation of transgender issues, is far more effective as a story of the power of love during a marriage in crisis.

«(What) really makes the premise of this film compelling: the idea of a woman negotiating issues around power and money, which are two things that have historically been denied to women,» said Menon.

The movie follows the 44th president and a team that includes former Secretary of State John Kerry, ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power and senior strategist Ben Rhodes in the West Wing and around the world as they apply their brand of engaged globalism on issues ranging from climate change to Syria.

The movie follows the 44th president and a team that includes former Secretary of State John F. Kerry, ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power and senior strategist Ben Rhodes in the West Wing and around the world as they apply their brand of engaged globalism on issues ranging from climate change to Syria.

Director Martin Campbell's saga is one of creation, destruction and daddy issues, all revolving around a daredevil fighter pilot named Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) who is chosen by an alien ring — fueled by the positive green power of «will» — to be its new owner, thus making him part of a galaxy police force that, in the person of leader Sinestro (Mark Strong), views his membership with skepticism.

Eddie Moore, founder of the Privilege Institute, works to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.

The Circle of Power and Respect (CPR, a daily community - building meeting) should allow us to create a safe space for working on social - emotional learning and addressing issues around our school culture.

FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory Related to the Possession and Use of Battery - Powered Portable Electronic Smoking Devices in or Around Commercial Motor Vehicles.

HERE»S WHAT I DO N'T LIKE: Loud wind noise (anytime I exceed 40 - 45 mph), makes it hard to hear the radio at normal volume; intrusive road noise, which I corrected by swapping out the standard Goodyear tires with Continental tires; lackluster acceleration for a V6 engine, CVT tends to lose momentum when you lift your foot off of the gas pedal — often jerky when accelerating and decelerating while in motion and when accelerating from a dead stop; as mentioned by another reviewer, accelerator hesitates before catching when shifting from reverse to drive; bumps in the road are not well absorbed (the 2016 model may have addressed this issue); no power to windows after you shut off the engine; no auto door locks; poor V6 fuel efficiency averaging around 24 MPGs combined; trunk lid's arms and safety feature makes it heavy and sometimes hard to lift open; Infotainment system does understand most voice commands; and Harmon Kardon speakers are sometimes crackly.

Economy trials have proved the car to be quite efficient with figures hovering around the 20 km per kg of CNG, without sacrificing power output which is a known issue with most CNG conversions.

Wow, check THIS one out... 2015 Nissan Rogue S AWD in Midnight Jade with the Almond Premium Cloth Interior and well equipped including Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Heated Mirrors, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Delay Wipers, Back Up Camera, Keyless Entry, Rear Window Wiper / Washer / Defogger, Premium Audio System, Bluetooth and so much more!This beauty has a 1 Owner Carfax Vehicle History Report showing NO accidents or issues at all and with just one drive you can tell that the only previous owner maintained this vehicle perfectly.With another Joisey Winter coming just around the corner, why not trade out of your old vehicle for this Brand Spankin» Used 2015 All Wheel Drive SUV for UNDER $ 20,000?

Municipal issuers have a key role to play in terms of: • Low - carbon technologies • Pollution control • Climate adaptation, such as disaster prevention and recovery We will seek to avoid purchasing the relatively few government - issued bonds that are explicitly issued to finance the development of projects, such as nuclear power plants or casinos, which are fundamentally misaligned with our investment objectives Sovereign Debt National governments around the world issue bonds (debt) to finance a wide variety of public goods including education, infrastructure, national defense, the judiciary and social welfare.

The Getaway was severely limited by its technology, but given the power of the PS3, I don't think it'll be an issue this time around.

Issues around race, gender, status and nationality are key to our understanding of how power can be used to shape and control societies.»

This «play set» even seems to suggest that the cast of characters and their settings could be reorganized, creating new narratives that revolve around issues of oppression and power, race and gender, and moral ambiguity.

ALH's exhibitions harness the power of creativity and inspiration to facilitate a responsive cross-community dialogue around not only contemporary art practices, but also current events and issues.

Ranging from seemingly benevolent partnerships to those that appear to exploit their subjects, many of the works in the exhibition animate the tensions between exhibitionism and voyeurism, and raise challenging ethical questions around issues of authorship, power, and control.

Its inaugural exhibition, «Declaration,» an exploration of contemporary art's power to respond to pressing social issues through the voices of 34 emerging and established artists from Richmond and around the globe, will «boldly confront pressing social issues in a city that was once the capital of the Confederacy» (The New York Times, Hilarie M. Sheets) and «stir conversations in the Richmond community] that might otherwise remain hush - hush» (The Wall Street Journal, Kelly Crow).

Currently, with the support of her colleagues, Ka has been organizing a series of discussions that deals with issues around plagiarism, educator ethics, and power abuse in cultural institutions.

Engagement with Political and Social Issues: Following a year of upheaval and conflicts around the world, many galleries will showcase artists that grapple with pressing social and political issues of our time, ranging from legacies of colonialism, to the politics of feminism, to the dynamics of power and the dissemination of information in an increasingly digital Issues: Following a year of upheaval and conflicts around the world, many galleries will showcase artists that grapple with pressing social and political issues of our time, ranging from legacies of colonialism, to the politics of feminism, to the dynamics of power and the dissemination of information in an increasingly digital issues of our time, ranging from legacies of colonialism, to the politics of feminism, to the dynamics of power and the dissemination of information in an increasingly digital world.

Quadrille (1976) by Rose English highlights the fetishisation of women's bodies and explores issues around gender roles, whereby dressage can be seen as a metaphor for power struggles and relationships.

Inspired by growing up in Denmark and Iceland, Eliasson's use of natural elements evokes an awareness of the sublime world around us and how we interact with it; his projects often point toward global environmental crises and consider art's power to offer solutions to issues like climate change and renewable energy.

An artist of quiet but immense sophistication, Kathy Prendergast's work has persistently revolved around a potent cluster of issues chief among which are sexuality, identity, landscape, mapping and power.

«Before this, in the same year, for the KUB group exhibition That's the way we do it, she produced an almost 20 meter long by 4 meter high digital print that addressed the issues around so called» intellectual property «and the distributional powers of the internet.

By Rasmus Benestad & Michael Mann Just as Typhoon Nargis has reminded us of the destructive power of tropical cyclones (with its horrible death toll in Burma — around 100,000 according to the UN), a new paper by Knutson et al in the latest issue of the journal Nature Geosciences purports to project a reduction in Atlantic hurricane activity (principally the «frequency» but also integrated measures of powerfulness).

After rapping through some of the energy issues we're facing — the high cost of current oil production methods, the ridiculous talking points around the Keystone XL, and pollution from coal power plants (highlighting China)-- the rapping crew takes a very brief look at Elon Musk's electric vehicle and solar solutions (but with the main focus being that he is on Mars dressed like Iron Man), then gives a satirical presentation of Richard Branson's asteroid mining plans.

As examples of the issues involved, the CCC points out that if new nuclear power stations are built around the coast, they must be protected against sea - level rise well beyond their operational lifetime.

Unfortunately many non-experts, driven by fear of AGW, have done much to cloud, distort and ignore critical issues around the cost and capabilities of renewable energy and the realities relating to the provision of electrical power.

Over the last three months, Hansen and dozens of the world's top scientists and leading conservationists have issued a series of public letters on the need for fair treatment of nuclear power, while a grassroots movement has swelled around the world.

But I don't spend much time worrying about safety issues around a large - scale expansion of nuclear power, because such an expansion is neither necessary nor effective to address AGW, so there is no need to deal with the very real dangers and risks of such an expansion.

The passage of the current bill also coincided with a media - storm and crisis in the sector around the issue of fundraising, resulting in reserve powers being introduced into the Bill which would enable the Commission to regulate fundraising in the future if the planned reform of fundraising self - regulation fails.

Tesla said Thursday it was recalling a huge number of its Model S sedans around the world over a power steering issue.

Sure, if you wanted to go two whole days without a charge then you'd probably run into issues — unless, of course, you switch on Power Reserve mode, also activated automatically when the battery drops to 10 - percent, which turns the whole thing into nothing more than a digital watch and runs for around 72 hrs — but I've consistently ended the day with 30 - 40 percent left on the gage.