| 单词 | convener |
| 例句 | The other was the benevolent and rather shy convener and philanthropist — who happened to be the husband of Aldona Z. Wos, a physician who became a star in Republican politics before he did. Louis DeJoy was always his own boss. Whom does he serve now? 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Conference convener Ian Hunter says that the purpose of the event is to investigate the movie’s progress from popcorn hit to cinema classic. Jaws, 40 years on: ‘One of the truly great and lasting classics of American cinema’ 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z “Airports,” he writes, “are conveners for the kind of cosmopolitanism and multiculturalism that Trump’s nativist, ‘America first’ rhetoric has put squarely in the cross-hairs.” Essential Arts & Culture: 'Zoot Suit' anew, art and the travel ban, Jimmie Durham's timely sculptures 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z At his Los Angeles law firm, Emhoff was the convener, the rainmaker, the organized one, the one who saw the future. Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris’s husband, is making history as America’s first male vice-presidential spouse 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Onstage he is intense, prowling, ebullient; he referred to himself in an interview with NPR as “a human acoustic D.J.,” and he functions as convener and ringleader as much as singer. Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z He always fought against the notion of power, seeing his job as being the convener of the exploration of the music, in partnership with the musicians of the orchestra. Sir Colin Davis remembered: 'He worked little miracles' 2013-04-15T18:13:39Z Emhoff was the convener, the rainmaker, the organized one, the one who saw the future. Doug Emhoff paused his career for his wife Kamala Harris’s aspirations — and became the campaign’s ‘secret weapon’ 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z There’s a unique role arts organizations can play as a cultural producer, community activator and convener. New Wing Luke Museum executive director Joël Barraquiel Tan aims to connect culture, community 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “It’s one of my favorite landmarks,” said Mr. Rockwell, describing the mural as “the ultimate convener.” Getting a Brighter View During Milan Design Week 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “He’s a prescient collector and a very gifted convener,” Richard Armstrong, the museum’s director, said in a telephone interview. Guggenheim Gets New Chairman, and Second Ever Black Female Trustee 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z The council's housing convener Jane Meagher will table a motion on Thursday highlighting a "crisis" in both the public and private sectors. City of Edinburgh Council set to declare housing emergency 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Cairngorms National Park Authority board convener Sandy Bremner said the status could bring "enormous benefits". Contenders invited in search for Scotland's next national park 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z An outside convener will establish an election campaign team. Bolton North East: Labour suspends leadership team in key seat 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z “India has wanted to present itself as the convener of the world at a time of international fragmentation,” Lipsky said. War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z She embezzled a further £4,661 while treasurer, secretary and convener of the Glasgow Regional Association of the SNP. Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry to pay £66 after £25,000 theft 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z They can embrace their role as a neutral convener for corporate leaders, scholars and policymakers. Look to museums to bring people together to tackle big ideas on climate crisis | Op-Ed 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z The region has additional resources to help with the transition, such as Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, which is “a convener of regional workforce development efforts.” Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Reverend David Cameron, a parish minister and the convener of the Assembly Trustees, will the present the report. Hundreds of churches will have to close, says Kirk 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z How did you end up in this role of the appointed convener of the so-called five families within the Republican conference? Garret Graves, Republicans’ ‘Assistant Coach,’ Sees Hope in Debt Limit Talks 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “Our hypocritical convener today, Russia, invaded its neighbor in Ukraine and struck at the heart of … all the values that we hold dear,” she said. Russia’s Lavrov spars with Western officials at U.N. 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called Russia a “hypocritical convener” of the meeting whose “illegal, unprovoked and unnecessary” war in Ukraine “struck at the heart of the U.N. Charter and all that we hold dear.” UN chief and West berate Russia’s top diplomat over Ukraine 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Bill Ramsay, the SNP trade union group convener, had said: "I have been raising issues about the governance of the party for some time." SNP says finances are balanced after crisis reports 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Moore is building alliances to establish himself as a different type of leader: He wants to be a convener, not an adversary. The strategic charm of Gov. Wes Moore’s first months leading Maryland 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z Others say the solution is more about gatekeeping to ban trolls and bots and having trusted people serve as conveners and moderators of online conversations. Opinion | What readers want from social media in the future 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “I’m not the answer person. If anyone knows me, you know this. I’m merely a convener,” she said. Activist group led by Ginni Thomas received nearly $600,000 in anonymous donations 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z "As Albert Camus said: 'Freedom is nothing but a chance to do better'," said Steve Norris, convener of the SNP's Kirkcudbright and District branch in the south west of Scotland. SNP leadership: The battle raging for the party's soul 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Toni Giugliano, the SNP's policy development convener, posted: "Disagree on policy or strategy by all means - but to undermine your own government, almost pretending you had nothing to do with it, is disgraceful and dishonest." SNP leadership: Forbes says she displayed honesty in Yousaf attack 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Given her profile and talents, it is frankly hard to picture her whiling away her time as deputy convener of the public audit committee into the 2030s. Can Scottish Labour mount a post-Sturgeon revival? 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z She was also convicted of taking £4,661 while treasurer and convener of the SNP's Glasgow Regional Association. Natalie McGarry: Ex SNP MP appeals embezzlement conviction 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Councillor Neil Ross, convener of the regulatory committee, had said the purpose of a licensing authority for SEVs was "primarily to safeguard the performers and others in the venue". Ban on Edinburgh lap dancing clubs overturned after judicial review 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z EIS salaries convener Des Morris, who is party of the union's negotiation team, said nothing in the government's stance had changed during six months of pay talks. Teachers should halt strikes to keep schools open, says minister 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Carl Snowden, a longtime civil rights activist and the convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders, likened the expectations of the promise of Moore’s governance to those of Barack Obama’s presidency. For Black voters, great expectations of America’s lone Black governor 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “She was a great convener of folks,” Heather Podesta, a lobbyist, said in a phone interview. Liz Robbins Dies at 76; Broke Glass Ceiling as a Washington Lobbyist 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z “In ‘Empire of Light,’ the theater is a great democratizer: a convener for misfits, loners and dreamers of every stripe. The 33 movies we loved in 2022 — and where to watch them 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Scott Arthur, City of Edinburgh Council's transport convener, said he was shocked when he saw a motorist driving over the pavement at the junction. Police officers stationed at 'lawless' Edinburgh pedestrian crossing 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Scott Arthur, City of Edinburgh Council's transport convener, said he had been down to the site and filmed a motorist driving over the pavement. Man hit by car at 'lawless' pedestrian crossing in Edinburgh 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z SNP business convener Kirsten Oswald announced that the event would be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. SNP to hold special conference on independence in 2023 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z In “Empire of Light,” the theater is a great democratizer: a convener for misfits, loners and dreamers of every stripe. Review | ‘Empire of Light’ celebrates the power of film to heal lost souls 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Major philanthropic conveners like the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation are encouraging donors who want to fund civic engagement or democracy portfolios to unlink their funding from the political calendar. Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate race 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “Time is not on our side,” said Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s foreign minister, who is acting as the conference’s convener and trying to shepherd negotiations to a conclusion. Split Between Rich and Poor Nations Deadlocks Climate Talks 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z “It’s an unusual role for a museum to play, but we recognize that we could be this neutral convener, and that ultimately has meant business opportunities for the region,” he said. How 3 Seattle arts groups are moving forward without PPP funds 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Councillor Christina Cannon, the convener for education and equalities, said the online abuse was a "sickening reminder" of why everyone needed to stand up to hate crime. School vows it 'won't hide away' over online racist abuse 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z He asked Alex and John, both conveners for the GMB union, to meet him at Glasgow Airport, adding: "Contrary to what you're reading in the newspapers, I'm taking over your shipyard." The workers who saw Scotland's ferries saga unfold 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z GMB convener John McMunagle said the concerns were raised at board meetings, where they highlighted that there were "managers everywhere" - but they could not get steelworkers. Leaked dossier suggests Scottish ferry deal may have been rigged 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z His political philosophy, however, is more that of a convener than a progressive ideologue. Charisma fueled Wes Moore’s primary win. Now he sharpens his focus on policy. 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z He is an enormously important convener and somebody who has the ability to be able to leverage the kind of action we need now on a global basis. I hope King Charles will push for action on climate change, says John Kerry 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z "The King is a convener, connecting people and organisations in ways that open up possibilities and create solutions," says his former press secretary, Julian Payne. Charles will not cool on climate action, say friends 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z City development convener Mark Flynn said it was a "magic attraction." Hollywood-style sign causes Beantown buzz in Dundee 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z She was found guilty last month of embezzling £19,974 while treasurer of Women For Independence and £4,661 when she was treasurer, secretary and convener of the Glasgow Regional Association of the SNP. Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry jailed for embezzling £25,000 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Holmes à Court, Climate 200’s convener, had been a campaign fundraiser for Frydenberg until 2018 when they fell out over climate policy. Australian conservative party faces teal independent threat 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Committee convener Richard Leonard invited Mr Boyle back to give evidence again next week, before a decision is taken on what next steps will be taken. Fuller review into ferries deal needed, MSPs told 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The government has now confirmed the move in a letter to the Scottish Parliament's presiding officer and relevant committee conveners. Lifting of Scottish face mask laws confirmed 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable, watched Jackson’s speech from the White House lawn as an invited guest on Friday. Jackson confirmation speech notes US race struggle, progress 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Committee convener, Catherine Fullerton, had backed putting the maximum at four, which is the number of sexual entertainment clubs operating within Edinburgh at the moment. Edinburgh councillors vote to ban lap dancing clubs 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “It was really traumatizing to watch,” said Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable. Black women feel sting of ‘traumatizing’ Jackson hearings 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Socially, Judge Jackson was a “convener,” Ms. Fairfax said — the first to invite her to a study group. At Harvard, Ketanji Brown Jackson Fought Injustices but Kept a Steely Academic Focus 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Committee convener Richard Leonard said it was "incredibly disappointing" that the Scottish government and the commission had not taken the right action to avoid the problems highlighted six years ago. Scotland's Crofting Commission is dysfunctional and weak, say MSPs 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z “The traditional tools are not getting us where we need to go,” said Margaret Dwyer, a Friendship Heights resident and convener of the Ward 3 for Housing Justice group. D.C. announces first affordable housing project in Ward 3 backed by housing production trust 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Before he became U.N. chief, Guterres said he envisioned the post as being “a convener, a mediator, a bridge-builder and an honest broker to help find solutions that benefit everyone involved.” UN chief: World worse now due to COVID, climate, conflict 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z So, UW is positioning itself … as the national convener of a health and nature research community. REI advocacy director Marc Berejka on COVID, equity in the outdoors and mental health 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Jackie Idimogu, the Carnival's convener, said the idea was to bring together dog owners to celebrate their dogs and learn from each other how to take better care of them. Dogs go back to school at Nigeria's canine festival 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z “He made a decision to do most of his work as a manager, as a leader, as a convener of talent, as a mediator. He had great energy behind the scenes.” Fred Hiatt, Washington Post editorial page editor, dies at 66 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z These conveners have helped motivate billions of dollars in federal and state investments to improve access to testing and vaccination in underserved areas. A State-by-State Approach to Closing the Health Equity Gap 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The convener for the Unite union at the Scottish Ambulance Service also said "major incident" procedures should be initiated to increases resources. Covid: Unite calls for Army to ease ambulance waits at A&E 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Ron Daniels, convener of the National African American Reparations Commission, said the Black Lives Matter movement last summer boosted the movement for reparations and created an environment of rapidly growing support. Should Greenbelt tackle reparations? Residents of this Maryland city will decide in November. 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable, is of a different generation than Biles and Osaka. Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z There are 'conveners,' who spend a lot of energy maintaining close relationships, and whose friends tend all to be friends with each other. How to repair our shrinking social, job networks 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z It now includes about 100 bishops representing 4,200 congregations, said Connecticut Bishop Ian Douglas, one of the conveners. Denominations have begun creating special prayers for fatal mass shootings 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z The SNP's business convener and fellow MP Kirsten Oswald said she "fundamentally disagrees" with Mr Chapman's assessment. SNP finance boss Douglas Chapman quits over 'lack of information' 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z “It’s a terrifying crisis,” said Dr. Punyabrata Goon, convener of the West Bengal Doctors’ Forum. ‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Even after the Trump wrecking ball, America is still the global convener. Opinion | Biden’s first 100 days in foreign policy have been about undoing. Here’s what comes next. 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Thursday’s commemoration program will feature presentations about the bravery by the event’s conveners. Opinion | In today’s uphill struggle to combat voter suppression, remember the Pearl 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Council transport and environment convener Lesley Macinnes said the images offered a "fascinating insight into the lives of the people who lived in our city centuries ago". Digital images made of Leith medieval graveyard skulls 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z At Hoover, we called him the “great convener.” Opinion | George Shultz will be remembered as one of the most influential secretaries of state in our history 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Felicia Davis, an organizer who is the convener of the Clayton county Black Women’s Roundtable, said her feelings shifted from when she woke up in the morning. Black organizers' elation at election wins tempered by chaos at the Capitol 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Felicia Davis, convener of the Clayton County Black Women’s Roundtable, also a nonpartisan group, said the additional support has enabled her to hire more canvassers and give them a bigger stipend. Ahead of runoffs, civic groups in Georgia mount ambitious campaign to mobilize Black voters 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Its convener, Figo Chan, was among eight people arrested Tuesday who police said organized an unlawful assembly and incited others to protest on July 1 this year. Hong Kong democracy fighters face a dire choice: Go abroad or go to jail 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z For instance, Felicia Davis, convener of the Clayton County Black Women’s Roundtable, estimates that turnout there was about 10 percent lower than usual in the presidential election. In Georgia, get-out-the-vote operations that helped Biden win haven’t stopped 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “You never can tell what is going to trigger another protest,” said Ariyo-Dare Atoye, the convener of the Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution. Nigeria Goes on Offensive Against Youth Protesting Police Brutality 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z The convener of the pro-democracy camp, Wu Chi-wai, said that any move by Beijing to disqualify the legislators and prevent them from doing their duties would be “ridiculous.” Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers threaten to resign 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z In the end, Hong Kong’s connection to mainland China will bolster its appeal, said Yu Pang-chun, convener of a working group at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce focused on the Greater Bay Area. As China Casts a Pall Over Hong Kong, Some See Opportunity 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z “He mediated, in the sense that he let people talk, and if nothing else he was the convener, because everybody knew him.” Joe Biden Had Close Ties With Police Leaders. Will They Help Him Now? 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the committee's convener - SNP MSP Linda Fabiani - said the group was "completely frustrated" with the lack of evidence being submitted by various parties, and was presently unable to continue holding evidence sessions. MSP ejected from chamber over Sturgeon 'liar' jibe 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z However, members voiced displeasure with the refusal to waive privilege, with deputy convener Margaret Mitchell saying "it seems to me the public interest is being denied the accountability it should have". Salmond 'could go to court' over inquiry papers 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z She said highlights included her election as convener of the social security committee and overseeing the Responsible Parking Bill. SNP MSP Sandra White to quit Holyrood in 2021 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “In the past it’s been a convener, bringing communities and health departments together, saying, ‘Here’s what we’re doing across the system.’ At coronavirus crossroads, U.S. weighs ‘one more chance’ to quell escalating outbreak 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Danny Gibson, the local authority's vice convener said the recent easing of lockdown restrictions was welcomed but added "it's not open season". Beauty spot closed over 'risk to life' parking 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z The presiding officer replied that "the matter is being pursued by the convener of that committee", but warned the Tory MSP that "using words like lie is not appropriate in this chamber". MSP ejected from chamber over Sturgeon 'liar' jibe 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z “It’s basically a declaration on the part of Beijing that Basic Law doesn’t constrain their power at all,” said Angeline Chan, convener of the Progressive Lawyers Group. China's new 'rule of law' in Hong Kong sets stage for new protests 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Ms Rayner later became the most senior official in her region as the convener of Unison North West. Who is Angela Rayner? 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z “They want to continue to have a voice in the community to be a convener of important social conversations,” he said. A New Generation Seeks to Give It All Away Now 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Sessions are proposed and organized, and abstracts vetted, by a group of conveners — academics, industry members, government scientists and others. Women from some under-represented minorities are given too few talks at world’s largest Earth-science conference 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Councillor Chris Cunningham, convener for education, skills and early years said the final decision would be taken by all political parties on 28 November. Council leaders back boys attending girls' school 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z “The message was clear that someone or some forces behind the scenes are trying to threaten protest organizers and democracy activists,” said Eric Lai, vice convener of the Civil Human Rights Front. Police blast mosque with water cannon as hundreds of thousands protest in Hong Kong 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Ms Cameron, the authority's vice convener of finance and resources, said she would pay back costs for any personal journeys. Councillor criticised over £1,500 taxi fare claims 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Wills said people are “deeply dissatisfied” with the City Council and that she would act as “a convener” and “listen to all stakeholders.” Strauss, Wills clash over homelessness sweeps in District 6 Seattle City Council debate 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z First, conference conveners should be blinded to information that is not necessary to rate the quality of submissions. Women from some under-represented minorities are given too few talks at world’s largest Earth-science conference 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z “Because these players are so socially conscious and so community minded, I think that gives us a story and a platform for the W to be a convener around social issues,” she told me. The W.N.B.A. Is Putting On Some of the Best Pro Basketball in America 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Normally the ceremony involves the leaders of the party groups and the convener of the crossbenchers - but given the controversial nature of this particular prorogation, it looks as if the opposition parties won't take part. Week ahead in Parliament 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z “Setting up an independent inquiry is one of the simplest demands,” said Bonnie Leung, vice convener of the Civil Human Rights Front, which has organized several large-scale marches in recent months. As Hong Kong Protesters Push On, No Sign of More Concessions by Government 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Sully was known as a convener of people whose social gatherings at the embassy in Baghdad grew so popular he had to move to a larger room. Opinion | John ‘Sully’ Sullivan was ‘everything we wanted America to be’ 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Another option for Beijing, if it wants a business leader, would seem to be Bernard Chan, the convener of Mrs. Lam’s Executive Council. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Is Disheartened, but No Successor Is in Sight 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Earlier in the week, CHRF’s convener and another protester who helped organise a major march last month, were attacked by men wielding rods, baseball bats, and knives. Hong Kong braced for weekend of protests despite cancellation of march 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Jimmy Sham, the convener of the Civil Human Rights Front – the group organising the march – was attacked inside a restaurant by two masked men wielding baseball bats and knives. Hong Kong police arrest 28 activists on eve of planned protests 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Councillor Chris Cunningham, Glasgow City Council's education convener, said the move was about helping pupils embrace the digital age, improve learning and help close the attainment gap. Free iPads for nearly 50,000 school pupils 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Fay Sinclair, convener of Fife Council's education and children's services committee said the fire had spread from the additional support needs department to the main building. Police arrest 14-year-old over high school fire 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Bonnie Leung Wing-man, vice convener of CHRF, said she expected as many to turn out as in a recent march on 1 July, the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover, when half a million attended. Thousands protest in Hong Kong as democracy movement marches on 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z “People are very cautious now,” said Billy Lee, a convener for the Hong Kong Progressive Lawyers Group. Hong Kong's digital battle: tech that helped protesters now used against them 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z The chain features the names of 10 conveners of the former County Council of Kincardine. Forgotten regalia found in council safe 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z Rev Norman Smith, convener of the Mission and Discipleship Council, said the Church of Scotland's wedding services were also personal and denied the type of ceremony was a factor in divorce rates. Humanists 'less likely to divorce' 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z But convener Clare Adamson said "far too many young people" were missing out on the opportunities afforded by music lessons due to "increasingly unaffordable fees". School music lessons 'should be free' 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z Councillor Neil Crooks, convener of the Kirkcaldy area committee, said: "This is a tragic thing to happen at this time of year. Our thoughts are with his family." Man dies after falling from Christmas tree 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Mr Cooper, the Unite convener at the Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, said the announcement by the company followed three previous rounds of job cuts in recent years. Vauxhall workers stage mass walkout 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Soon afterwards, the city denied a work visa to Financial Times journalist Victor Mallet, who hosted the party’s convener at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club. Hong Kong protesters go on trial as fight for democracy continues 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z Finance committee convener Bruce Crawford said the risks identified in the report raise "fundamental questions" about Holyrood's powers and the fiscal framework underpinning the devolved budget. Ageing population a 'real risk' to budget 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Constitution committee convener Bruce Crawford said the schism "needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency", and before the Trade Bill completes its passage through Westminster. MSPs call for end to devolution 'impasse' 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z Deputy convener Angus MacDonald called for stronger guidance from the Scottish government. Call to ban mesh implant surgery 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z They will remain a councillor but will no longer be convener of the children and families services committee or an equal opportunities spokesperson. Trans-councillor has had 'threats to life' 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Five other people besides Farris testified that day — two white men, three white women, all of them identified by the conveners as Mr. and Mrs. except for Farris, despite her decades-long marriage. Unraveling the hidden Black history of Appalachian activism 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Its convener, the SNP MP Pete Wishart, said the issue of crops being left to rot in the fields was becoming an "increasingly big problem". Fruit 'left to rot' due to labour shortages 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z The committee was briefly resumed to allow the convener to close the session. McVey hearing halted after gallery outburst 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z “I’m hopeful there are lessons to be learned from this,” said W. Deen Shareef, convener of the Council of Imams in New Jersey and a plaintiff in the case. NYPD settles third lawsuit over surveillance of Muslims 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Universities are conveners of experts and leaders across disciplinary and political boundaries. Universities Are Vital for Bridging the Science Gap 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z “The White House is a convener and a coordinator.” As China Marches Forward on A.I., the White House Is Silent 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z Committee convener Bruce Crawford said that in its present form, the bill "represents a fundamental shift in the structure of devolution in Scotland". MSPs slam 'incompatible' Withdrawal Bill 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Five years later, he was elected national convener - or leader - as the party was smarting from its setback in the 1979 general election. The MPs and ex-MPs who died in 2017 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z Committee convener James Dornan said it was "shocking that some of the buildings we have been sending Scotland's children to learn in have not been safe". 'Lessons to learn' from wall collapse 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z Committee convener James Dornan said it was clear teachers were dedicated and passionate about their profession, but said it was clear they had concerns. MSPs call for action on Scottish teacher shortages - BBC News 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z He was Corbyn's leadership campaign manager in Scotland, and is the convener of the Scottish Campaign for Socialism group. Corbyn ally rules out Scottish Labour leadership bid - BBC News 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z China was an observer back then; this time it would be the convener. Opinion | Trump is right about China and North Korea 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z “We also see ourselves as a convener” of potential partners, he said. Arkansas groups boost land conservation efforts 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z There has been broad backing among respondents to bringing in elections for committee conveners, as is done at Westminster. Independent commission set to recommend Holyrood reforms - BBC News 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Suzanne Pepper, a long-time Hong Kong resident and researcher, says the original – much older – conveners of the civil disobedience wanted a wake-up call for Beijing. Joshua Wong, the student who risked the wrath of Beijing: ‘It’s about turning the impossible into the possible’ 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z Leo is, rather, a convener and a networker, and he has met and cultivated almost every important Republican lawyer in more than a generation. The Conservative Pipeline to the Supreme Court 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Hughes, the convener of the National Coral Bleaching Taskforce, said the study clearly showed the need for climate change action in Australia’s reef conservation plan. Stopping global warming is only way to save Great Barrier Reef, scientists warn 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z After the press conference, Ryan said on Twitter: “I am a journalist not a convener! But thank you for answering my questions”. 'Least racist person' Trump asks black reporter if black caucus are 'friends of yours' 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z He said he did not see himself as a protagonist in global problem-solving but rather “a bridge-builder, a convener, an honest broker, to help find solutions”. UN chief: united Europe essential to keep peace in 'chaotic' world 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z The conveners of each of the Scottish Parliament's committees are to question First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on her plans for government. Holyrood committee conveners to quiz Nicola Sturgeon - BBC News 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z “This is not a good sign if we’re talking about the unity of our nation,” said Melanie Campbell, president of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable. Trump administration already worries civil rights groups 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z As a neutral convener, the Michael J. Fox Foundation invites stakeholders to provide input into this process and help to establish a plan to shift the culture and generate the tools to catalyse biomarker validation. Perspective: Data sharing for discovery : Nature : Nature Research 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Drew English, convener of the Environment Centre Northern Territory, welcomed the ruling. Environment group wins challenge against Australia's Port Melville depot 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z “But if we’re going to actually solve a problem, then our most important role is as a leader, vision setter and convener.” Obama on Climate Change: The Trends Are ‘Terrifying’ 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The SNP leader is to appear before a special session of the parliament conveners' group at Holyrood. Holyrood committee conveners to quiz Nicola Sturgeon - BBC News 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z In order to save face, the UN conveners will now use 19 September to launch an ongoing two-year intergovernmental process. A glimmer of hope for those stuck in camps and trapped in limbo | Alexander Betts 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z It was one of his best moments, and fit his character as an agile convener who brings people together. Tim Kaine Delivers a Plainly Perfect Speech 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z It's also important for an impartial expert in the field to act as a convener and nurture the emerging community, he says. Challenges: Crowdsourced solutions : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z “It is not clear what kinds of houses people are allowed to rebuild,” says Min Bahadur Shahi, the convener of the Humanitarian Accountability Monitoring Initiative, a collective of local NGOs. Why Nepal Is Still in Rubble a Year After a Devastating Quake 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z This will be the fourth such session of questions to a first minister by the conveners' group, although it will be the first of the current parliamentary term. Holyrood committee conveners to quiz Nicola Sturgeon - BBC News 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Coral taskforce convener Professor Terry Hughes told the BBC his team was yet to find the southern border where the bleaching ended. Australia's Great Barrier Reef hit by 'worst' bleaching - BBC News 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z However, justice committee convener Christine Grahame agreed with Ms Mitchell that parliament was "interfering too deeply in the judiciary", saying she was "extremely disappointed" in the decision not to select the amendment. MSPs agree new legislation making 'revenge porn' a crime - BBC News 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z MPSs were unhappy with Mr Hands' response, with devolution committee convener Bruce Crawford calling it "concerning". Calls to publish 'confidential' fiscal framework papers - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z BIDEN: A convener, absolutely, to get them to the point where the – we don’t want to take away any profit motive here. Transcript: Rachel Maddow interviews Vice President Joe Biden 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Committee convener Bruce Crawford said there was a "clear consensus" between Scotland's political parties and colleges, universities and businesses. MSPs call on UK government to reinstate post-study work visa - BBC News 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Committee convener Duncan McNeil said it recognised the "devastating impact on all aspects of family life of those who are waiting for donated organs". Free Kirk backs Scottish voluntary organ donation - BBC News 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Committee convener Kevin Stewart said it was clear the bill in its present form "leaves some questions unanswered". MSPs say burial reform bill lacks 'detail and ambition' - BBC News 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Committee convener Duncan McNeil said the committee recognised the "devastating impact on all aspects of family life of those who are waiting for donated organs". Holyrood committee opposes organ opt-out plan - BBC News 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z But the national convener of Australians for a Constitutional Monarchy, Professor David Flint, told the Herald Sun that republicans had not yet settled on a model to replace the current system. Australian leaders ignite push for republic - BBC News 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Committee convener Paul Martin said there must have been issues with management if staff did not feel able to come forward. MSPs slam NHS bosses over £41.6m IT system overspend - BBC News 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Committee convener Bruce Crawford said there was "widespread opposition" to the legislation in Scotland. Holyrood devolution committee wants Trade Union Bill blocked - BBC News 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Edinburgh City Council transport and environment convener Lesley Hinds said 97% of streets in the Scottish capital passed air quality tests. Scotland's 'most polluted' streets named - BBC News 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z MSPs on the committee backed the aims of the bill, but convener Duncan McNeil said the group "couldn't support the detail of the proposals". Health committee opposes Labour MSP's Alcohol Bill - BBC News 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Aberdeen City Council's communities, housing and infrastructure convener, Councillor Neil Cooney, said it was "not cost effective" to purchase the emission testing equipment and train officers. Most councils fail to test vehicle emissions - BBC News 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Devolution committee convener Bruce Crawford said the bill raised "serious concerns for many members", and all three witnesses who were called supported removing Scotland from the bill if it was passed at Westminster. Holyrood committee examines Trade Union Bill impact - BBC News 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z The email was sent to Lesley Hinds, convener of the Forth Estuary Transport Authority - which formerly ran the bridge - in February. Email highlighted need for Forth Road Bridge repair - BBC News 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z The plea for clarity was contained in a letter sent to Scottish Secretary David Mundell from Holyrood's devolution committee convener Bruce Crawford. Scotland Bill: Cross-party committee wants clarity on funding package - BBC News 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z He was convener of the Africa and Caribbean Committee of the Church of Scotland's World Mission Council between 2011-2015. Homelessness charity founder Russell Barr to be moderator - BBC News 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z “The United States and Russia are key conveners,” he said. Iran will be invited to attend multinational meeting on Syria 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Its Scottish policy convener Andy Willox, said: "Scottish small businesses need an advocate at the top table, distinct from the person who holds the country's purse strings." Scottish business secretary role called for by small firms - BBC News 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z But committee convener Stewart Stevenson said it did "not consider that the breach in question justifies any sanctions being imposed on James Kelly". Labour MSP James Kelly censured over Alex Salmond complaint - BBC News 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Councillor Graham Garvie, convener of Scottish Borders Council, said they were "thrilled" with the royal opening. Queen to open Borders to Edinburgh railway - BBC News 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Albert Lai is the policy convener of the public think tank The Professional Commons, which alongside InMedia, a volunteer citizen media platform, coordinated the Police Violence Database. For Hong Kong's Most Famous Police Victim, Justice Is Elusive 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z He was a convener of the Millennials Rising symposium, which helped inform the articles described in this piece. How the Sharing Economy Is Hurting Millennials 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z Between 2010 and 2013, South Korea made a concerted effort to host a series of important multilateral forums, marking a new chapter in South Korea’s experience as a convener and contributor to the international agenda. How Does South Korea Stack Up as a Middle Power? 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z The committee looked at the potential benefits and disadvantages of the move, as well as whether parties should continue to be allocated conveners in proportion to the overall number of seats they hold in parliament. 'No case' for elected Scottish Parliament committee convenors - BBC News 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z But, for Clinton, the work of a convener has brought unexpected complications. The inside story of how the Clintons built a $2 billion global empire 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Conference of Catholic Bishops and one of the conveners of this conference. Eyeing gay marriage case, evangelicals and Catholics rally around battling poverty 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Conference of Catholic Bishops and one of the conveners of this conference, said he invited Obama in the hopes that the former community organizer will embrace poverty as “his cause” after he leaves office. In frank language, Obama addresses poverty’s roots 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z I see myself more as an educator, as a convener and as a catalyst. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to move U.S. health care toward a ‘prevention-based society’ 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Instead, it became increasingly clear to the committee that elected conveners are not the right first step to wider reform. 'No case' for elected Scottish Parliament committee convenors - BBC News 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z In the middle of it all is Bill Clinton, a new kind of post- presidential celebrity: a convener who wrangles rich people’s money for poor people’s problems. The inside story of how the Clintons built a $2 billion global empire 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Sally Foster-Fulton, convener of the Kirk's Church and Society Council, said: "It is deeply disappointing that the Home Office are refusing to allow us access. " Dungavel: Anger over immigration centre visit refusal - BBC News 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z He’s a biotech convener extraordinaire, known for holding a high-powered private event in Greece. The Oprahs of Biotech: People Who Can Go by First Name Only 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z “The concept of the network was waiting to happen,” Dr. Snyder says, “and Yale is a great convener.” M.B.A. Programs That Get You Where You Want to Go 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z But the Justice Committee convener, Christine Grahame, attacked the SPA, which oversees the force. Armed police 'stopped' drink drivers 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z At the center of it all was Clinton, inhabiting a role he had created for himself: a “convener.” The inside story of how the Clintons built a $2 billion global empire 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z She will be the convener of the new four-council Labour block. Aberdeen City Council leaves Cosla 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z The letter was written by Prof Hazel Watson, convener of the Scottish Churches' anti-human trafficking group, and signed by senior figures from a variety of other faith groups, including Muslims and Sikhs. Call for law change on sale of sex 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z The new caucus will try to leverage lawmakers' roles as conveners to attract attention to these issues, as well as bring potential solutions back to their districts to test in the real world. New Caucus Links Lawmakers With Startups for More Diversity in Tech 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z As the most populous Arab state, Egypt was long considered the de facto Arab leader, the convener of the Arab League, overseer of the Israeli-Palestinian talks and main military counterweight to Iranian power. Saudis Expand Regional Power as Others Falter 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z Committee convener Rob Gibson said they were being hit by rock-bottom prices and rising operating costs. Inquiry into Scottish milk crisis 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z The writer is a convener for the American Non-Governmental Organizations Coalition for the International Criminal Court. The International Criminal Court is credible 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z The group acts as a convener, drawing influential graduates to formal and informal meetings to share ideas and information. Doug Duncan seeks to revitalize the civic group Leadership Greater Washington Bringing together people, resources, and innovation, Tides is a convener and connector for those in our community and beyond. Tides Brings Innovation, Support To Donors And Do-Gooders 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Graham Allan, convener of the committee, warned there was a "feeling arising" in some quarters that the Smith Commission should be suspended. Devolution timetable 'unrealistic' 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z FSB Scottish policy convener Andy Willox said: "If Scotland wants to boost tourism spending we must tap the potential of our smaller tourism businesses. Their diversity should be regarded as a strength - not an inconvenience." Action call over tourism support 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z Henry Wilson, a convener at BAE Systems, a defence firm, warned that naval shipbuilding in Scotland would be “finished” if Mr Salmond got his way. Sparks flying 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z On this and in other areas, “we aim to be the convener,” said Anne Sheridan, executive director of the Governor’s Office for Children. Maryland solicits foster parents for migrant youths as O’Malley meets with faith leaders “More and more young people are aware of the disappointments and failures of the Chinese central government,” says 22-year-old Johnson Yeung, convener of the Civil Human Rights Front, which organizes the July 1 protests. In Hong Kong, Tens of Thousands to March for Democracy 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z In historical terms, I think Harry Hopkins is a great example of an extraordinary convener of people across cultures and countries to effect an extraordinary outcome. The Leadership Glory of Being a Great No. 2 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Dave Thompson MSP, convener of Christians for Independence, said he welcomed the pope's call for voters to analyse the case for independence closely. Pope enters Scottish independence debate with warning against division 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Alan Hamilton, convener of the church's Legal Questions Committee, said mainstream Christian belief was that marriage is "properly between a man and a woman". Call for church gay marriage rethink 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Former Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral, lead convener of the allies of the law known as "Purple Ribbon for RH," said the court respected "the will of the majority." Court Upholds Most of Philippine Reproductive-Health Law 2014-04-08T11:12:59Z We’re moving from just putting words on the paper to being the convener of conversations and discussions and ideas. Talk: The Guardian’s Alan Rusbridger: ‘It’s Essential to Be Paranoid’ 2014-03-07T16:10:38Z Sally Foster-Fulton, convener of the Church of Scotland's church and society council, said: "It is an inspiration to see that people in communities across Scotland are challenging the political status quo. " Kirk wants better referendum debate 2014-02-26T00:54:28Z Speaking last week, Gavin Barrie, City of Edinburgh Council's convener of the regulatory committee, said it was no longer appropriate to consider saunas and massage premises for a public entertainment licence. Council reviews 'sex' sauna licences 2014-02-03T00:03:54Z "Their point was, 'well this is your call to make because you're the convener.'" Insight: The U.N. invitation that nearly undid Syria peace talks 2014-01-22T02:27:49Z "Therefore as convener and host of the conference I have decided to issue an invitation to Iran to participate," Ban said. U.N. chief Ban says invites Iran to Syria peace talks 2014-01-20T00:50:20Z The committee's convener, the SNP's Christine Grahame, pressed him on what such supporting evidence would be required if corroboration goes. New corroboration review offer made 2014-01-14T15:35:39Z Committee convener David Stewart said there was a very real danger that CSE would continue to be hidden if the full extent was not uncovered. Child exploitation policy 'patchy' 2014-01-14T00:36:28Z But with broadcast news often breaking down into opposing political camps that barely talk to one another, he deems public radio “the open-minded convener of public conversation in an era of close-minded opinion media.” Breaking Bread: Going Unseen, but Asking the Tough Questions for Almost a Quarter-Century at WNYC 2013-12-30T01:12:25Z Dr George runs an MA module called Reading the Vampire, at the University of Hertfordshire, and is the convener of an interdisciplinary research project Open Graves, Open Minds: Vampires and the Undead in Modern Culture. Shoes, tattoos and lap dancing PhDs 2013-11-26T00:39:04Z Unite workers voted for the industrial action in support of Unite convener Stevie Deans. Call to avert oil refinery strike 2013-10-06T23:33:18Z Labour MSP and deputy convener Elaine Murray suggested that corroboration could be supporting evidence, not necessarily two witnesses to every alleged offence. New corroboration review offer made 2014-01-14T15:35:39Z The dispute began after Ineos launched an investigation into Stephen Deans, Unite's convener at the plant. Union issues Grangemouth warning 2013-09-28T17:01:39Z Unite the Union said more than 81% of those who voted supported the action, prompted by a company investigation into the union's convener at the plant. Ineos staff vote for strike action 2013-09-27T13:26:37Z "There will be a huge presence of foreign media, so this is the best way to show them what is happening in Kashmir," the paper quoted convener of the group, Khurram Pervaz, as saying. Indian media: Debate over rape sentence 2013-09-02T07:29:44Z The cities transport convener Lesley Hinds admitted the figures were provisional, but said they did add up. Tax break hopes for tram project 2013-06-27T09:59:11Z Committee convener Christine Grahame MSP said: "Our committee believes this bill provides overdue support and protection for victims and witnesses, and we hope it will improve their experience of the criminal justice system." Victims bill backed by committee 2013-06-02T23:25:06Z "Monarchs are the kings and queens of the Scottish people," Mrs Foster-Fulton, convener of the Church of Scotland's church and society council, said. Kirk approves Scottish coronations 2013-05-24T04:08:02Z The company said it was investigating whether or not Mr Deans' activities were in line with his role as an employee and a convener. Ineos staff vote for strike action 2013-09-27T13:26:37Z Labour MSP Mary Fee, who is convener of the Scottish Parliament's equal opportunities committee, will be among those who will address delegates at the conference. Event to debate workplace gay issues 2013-05-11T09:49:46Z Nesbit describes him as a “convener” : Andrew Revkin’s Dot Earth blog at The New York Times is a leading example of a networked approach to knowledge journalism that expands and blends discourses about climate change. How Super-Achieving 'Knowledge Journalists' Shape Our Thinking 2013-03-12T11:00:05Z “I’m struck by how different this discussion is than just a few years ago,” said David Paige of the University of California, Los Angeles, the convener of the conference. The New Way to Look for Mars Life: Follow the Salt 2013-02-06T19:45:03.323Z Rural affairs committee convener Rob Gibson said it was examining responses to the Scottish government's consultation on the 2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity. Loch life 'destroyed' by crayfish 2013-01-18T10:08:10Z Edinburgh City Council's environment convener Lesley Hinds said an independent audit of crematorium records would continue to try to answer the questions and concerns of families. Baby ashes parents call for truth 2013-01-10T09:05:56Z The telecommunications agency sees its role as a facilitator or convener of the process, not as a director or active member. Slipstream: Effort to Clarify Mobile App Data Rights Hits Snags 2012-12-08T20:03:02Z Procedures committee convener, Dave Thompson, said there was also scope to simplify the correction policy. MSP 'correction' rules to change 2012-12-06T10:12:39Z As “first among equals” in the church, he acts as convener and can set the agenda for discussion. Bartholomew I of Constantinople’s Bold Green Stance 2012-12-04T20:43:02Z I hope that Mr Maxwell remembers that his primary job as convener is to hold the SNP government to account, and not simply to defend his colleagues in the Scottish government at every turn. Spy-pen college boss inquiry call 2012-11-14T15:33:01Z In the wake of the report, the convener of the Scottish Parliament's audit committee, Iain Gray, said investigations had to take place as to whether the £128m spent on cutting reoffending was making a difference. 'Review needed' on reoffending 2012-11-07T00:28:47Z Speaking on BBC Scotland's Sunday Politics programme he said he would like an early meeting with Mr House and the convener of the new Scottish Police Authority to discuss the new policing model for Scotland. Meeting sought over police cuts 2012-09-30T16:03:39Z Andy Willox, Scottish policy convener for the Federation of Small Businesses, said the organisation looked forward to being part of the group. Architect leads town revival bid 2012-09-09T11:03:22Z "There is a window of opportunity for the world to act on climate change - but it is closing rapidly," said Prof Terry Hughes, symposium convener, in a statement. Scientists urge reef protection 2012-07-09T07:05:37Z Mr Ramsay wants the Scottish Parliament's education committee to investigate the situation, but the committee convener said the facts of Mr Ramsay's case were already known. Spy-pen college boss inquiry call 2012-11-14T15:33:01Z Holyrood's education convener Stewart Maxwell believes there are a number of questions that need answered. Children in care process examined 2012-06-26T23:39:44Z "The UN needs to play a strong role as a convener or co-ordinator of global acitivities, both in terms of promoting human development as well as sustainable and environmental development." River basins 'vital for growth' 2012-06-12T07:50:30Z Stewart Maxwell, the Scottish Parliament education convener, said that exams were not the only measure of achievement. Children in care 'lagging behind' 2012-05-31T06:18:16Z “Government is a good convener,” Mr. Fischer said. Competitors on the Basketball Court, but Economic Teammates 2012-03-31T01:42:07Z Education committee convener, SNP MSP Stewart Maxwell, rejected the call for an inquiry. Spy-pen college boss inquiry call 2012-11-14T15:33:01Z Both Mr. Tang and his main rival in the campaign, CY Leung, a former convener of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, are viewed as acceptable candidates by the establishment in Beijing. In Race to Run Hong Kong, Scandal Taints Beijing?s Choice 2012-02-19T14:53:43Z Mr. Land, heeding the request of the meeting’s conveners, said he would “neither confirm nor deny” his plans to attend. Evangelicals Hope South Carolina or Florida Winnows Republican Field 2012-01-13T03:41:37Z State Department official, puts it, the leader must now become a catalyst, the diplomat a connector and the public-relations agent a convener. Currents: Is It a Crisis? Maybe So, if You're a King 2011-11-04T13:10:09Z After the convener has explained his reasons for calling the meeting, everybody rushes in to express his opinion, and for a while the debate resembles a free fight of pugilists. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z The committee's deputy convener, Mr Findlay, said he was "genuinely shocked by the partisan way in which Mr Maxwell was behaving as convener". Spy-pen college boss inquiry call 2012-11-14T15:33:01Z The FTC’s rightful role in watching Google may be more as a convener of working groups on specific Internet business issues than as an old-fashioned trust-buster. Google Requires Oversight but Not a U.S. Antitrust Probe: View 2011-07-13T04:18:16Z A subsequent investigation by the Scottish Parliament's audit committee led its convener, Labour MSP Hugh Henry, to raise concern about "inconsistent and contradictory evidence" it received from witnesses. Council leader cleared of lying 2011-06-24T10:12:25Z But justice committee convener Christine Grahame said independent scrutiny was needed. MSPs to probe sectarian bill plan 2011-06-20T14:48:50Z An ideal convener for such a discussion would be the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. Great ape debate 2011-06-17T17:50:15.660Z However, justice committee convener and SNP MSP Christine Grahame said the time scale for passing the bill meant it may not get the proper parliamentary scrutiny. New sectarian laws being unveiled 2011-06-16T23:03:50Z Does anybody honestly think that any council leader or education convener takes a decision to close a single school, rural or otherwise, without a tremendous amount of thought? Call to postpone school closures 2011-06-01T09:56:21Z He said he reconsidered his position after failing to be appointed by his party as convener of Holyrood's health committee. Chisholm quits Labour front bench 2011-05-31T15:06:07Z There was some joy for the Greens, when convener Patrick Harvie was returned on the Glasgow list. Labour crashes in Scots heartland 2011-05-06T11:32:32Z Former planning convener Scott Cassie was charged, along with his wife Moira, in August, following a police inquiry into claims of financial mismanagement at Garthdee Community Council. Scam charge councillor steps down 2011-04-27T07:13:17Z He was thoroughly wearied of all the pleasures of the table, as he was of all the captivations which witty conveners and clever talkers can throw over society. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Mr Leslie is the convener of the city council's children's services committee and the vice convener of the social care and wellbeing committee. Councillor on prostitute charges 2011-02-22T14:22:37Z Today, I am standing down as convener of the justice committee. MSP steps down over 'rape remark' 2011-02-21T17:50:56Z And it says for the first time that the military also must act as “a convener.” At War: Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Military Must Focus Beyond Iraq and Afghanistan 2011-02-08T13:19:44Z Last week's agreement was reached after cross-bench peers' convener called for compromises and put forward an amendment to allow the Boundary Commission to hold public inquiries into proposed boundary changes in some cases. 'No deal yet' on AV bill - Labour 2011-02-04T17:40:41Z But this year, even the WEF, the premier convener of the global super-elite, is worried that income inequality has grown too extreme. How super rich left rest behind 2011-02-02T10:31:25Z Ahead of the vote, SNP MSP Bob Doris, deputy convener of the committee, challenged his opponents to say where the extra £30m would come from. 'Tesco tax' plan to be defeated 2011-02-02T00:01:10Z In the summer of 2008, Woodard, 45, and Perry, 53, began reaching out to "conveners," influential local officials and activists who could bring together groups of stakeholders. Electric Cars, Charged for Battle 2010-12-29T22:00:00Z In 1864 Duff visited South Africa, and on his return became convener of the foreign missions committee of the Free Church. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Mark Perryman, the convener of the London England Fans supporters' group, reckons that the anti-racism is fragile, but agrees that it became nonsensical with the rise of black players. Time to kick out sexism 2010-09-05T19:30:00Z A motion being presented by convener Sandy Park, leader of the administration Michael Foxley, and Inverness provost Jimmy Gray urges Highland Council to offer its congratulations. Hearts supporter flies from Australia to cheer on Ross County 2010-05-08T00:03:00Z He served as convener of development and regeneration, then education before becoming leader, at the age of 32, in 2005. Purcell in cocaine blackmail fear 2010-03-29T09:30:00Z The statement was entitled "The impracticable decision of the London conference" and addressed to the meeting's "conveners and donors." 2010-02-05T11:08:00Z Here he advocated an improved ritual in the Scottish church, his action resulting in the appointment by the general assembly of a committee, with Boyd as convener, to prepare a new hymnal. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" Now, horse! my provosts and baillies, And convener of the Trades, Dean o' Guild, and maister o' Merchants, The auld Lion craves your aids. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) Dr. Bates, the excellent convener of the Heathen Missions Committee, was deeply grieved, because for two years their appeal had failed. The Story of John G. Paton Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals This was on what is called the Low Green; and the admirable arrangements made by the committee of management—of which Mr Ballantine of Castlehill was convener, and Messrs Bone and Gray secretaries—were manifest. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 Lord Glenelg enquired of Dr. M'Farlane, the convener of the general assembly's committees, whether their appointment would be sanctioned by the church of Scotland. The History of Tasmania, Volume I The meeting was opened by Mrs. C. S. Mebane of Hot Springs, convener, and she was later elected president. The Choctaw Freedmen and The Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy He managed not only to become convener of the committee, but succeeded in getting men chiefly of his own opinion placed on it. Charlie to the Rescue He was convener of the committee which issued the Free Church hymn book, and he threw into this work the same energy and catholicity of mind which marked the rest of his activities. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" It is for his labours in connection with the formation of the Sustentation Fund, of which he has for many years been convener, that Dr. Buchanan is most prominently known. Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities Of what value to him now were these carefully calculated suggestions about districts, centres, conveners, and what not? Sunrise Aberdeen University; for many years clerk to Presbytery of Meigle, and convener of committee for examining divinity students in St. Andrew's University. Noteworthy Families (Modern Science) An Index to Kinships in Near Degrees between Persons Whose Achievements Are Honourable, and Have Been Publicly Recorded Nobody asked a question, but the steady eyes which watched the convener of the meeting were mildly inquiring when he rose up. Alton of Somasco We are bound to observe that this arrangement displays a lamentable lack of consideration for others on the part of the noble convener. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 28, 1891 This Committee, of which Dr. Cairns was one of the conveners, soon found that, if relief were to be granted, they had only two alternatives before them. Principal Cairns The meeting was to be held at the Hôtel des Indes, at three in the afternoon, and the conveners hinted pretty plainly that the proceedings would be of a decisive nature. Roden's Corner It has been found to work well where the vice-presidents, one from each church, are made conveners of these committees, or superintendents. Why and How : a hand-book for the use of the W.C.T. unions in Canada Kerr was made convener, and he was not long in convening us. Personal Recollections of Early Melbourne and Victoria These conveners of committees or superintendents of departments with the general officers constitute the executive. Why and How : a hand-book for the use of the W.C.T. unions in Canada |
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