The Many River Festival offers a unique blend of vibrant arts, culture, and community engagement. This annual event draws participants from diverse backgrounds, uniting them through music, dance, and storytelling. Its reputation as a cultural hub grows stronger every...
Jacob Rodriguez
The Art of Dining at Paraje Arevalo
In the heart of Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires, lies a restaurant that transforms dining into an art form. Paraje Arevalo is a place where culinary creativity meets warm hospitality, making it a must-visit for food lovers seeking a memorable experience. Known for its...
Ecco Boston: More Than Just a Restaurant—A Celebration of East Boston’s Spirit
Ecco Boston is more than just a place to grab a bite to eat; it’s a celebration of everything that makes East Boston special. Nestled in a neighborhood rich in history and culture, this restaurant embodies the unique blend of tradition, community, and modern flair...
SETI@Home: A Pioneering Project in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
In the quest to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos, SETI@Home stands out as a groundbreaking initiative that has engaged millions of participants in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Launched in 1999, this innovative project has combined cutting-edge...
Cafe Zoe Menlo Park: New Way Experience Your Favorite Café
Nestled in the heart of Menlo Park, Cafe Zoe has long been a cherished spot for locals who appreciate its warm, community-focused atmosphere and excellent coffee. Recently, the café has taken a step further in enhancing the experience it offers by introducing Slot...
Postings From Ruth Cowan – 2012
April 17, 2012 Comments by students following the screening hosted by the Black Law Students Forum at the University of Cape Town on 17th April. From a post-graduate student: I have studied law for all these years but have never thought about the human aspect behind...
Courting Justice in Buenos Aires
Courting Justice was shown in Buenos Aires at the South Africa-Argentina Binational Commission Seminar and at the University of Palermo Law Faculty early in November. The audiences responded with the same heightened enthusiasm that audiences express wherever Courting...
Postings From Ruth Cowan – 2011
November 22, 2011 Dr. Roberto P. Saba, Dean of the University of Palermo's Law Faculty in Buenos Aires, following the screening of Courting Justice there on November 11 commented: Courting Justice helps us understand the huge challenge South Africa's judges faced...
Do Women on South Africa’s Courts Make a Difference?
Article by Ruth B. Cowan (based on a paper delivered at the Law & Society Annual Meeting June 2nd, 2011) Research assistance provided by Colleen Normile Women’s presence on the bench in South Africa began in 1994 with the end of apartheid. As Justice Yvonne...
Postings From Ruth Cowan – 2010
December 20, 2010 An invitation to participate in a conference on Law, Culture and Constitutionalism, scheduled for December 10th & 11, drew me back to South Africa. My assignment was to chair a panel on social justice lawyering—a subject about which I had written...