Sentences with phrase «at the convention as»

«The Cardinal made it clear to the RNC (and to the Democratic National Committee as well) that he was only there to offer a prayer, not to engage in any partisan politics,» the spokesman, Joseph Zwilling, said in an e-mail, «and that he would be willing to accept a similar invitation from the DNC if they were to invite him to pray at their Convention as well.»

But beyond that, there are often a number resolutions that are considered at the convention as well, and here is one that jumped right out.

A number of indie games will be making their presence felt at the convention as well.

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When news broke Thiel would be giving a speech in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention, Facebook's response was that the speech was Thiel's business as an individual.

Thiel's substantial donation to Trump doesn't come as a surprise — he did have a prime - time speaking slot at this summer's Republican National Convention — but the billionaire has been largely silent about his chosen candidate's many controversial statements of the past few months, which had caused some to wonder if he had abandoned his support for the Republican nominee.

When you're planning to exhibit at a show, it's important to know about the city you're visiting, as well as the rules and regulations of the convention center, including the associated unions and contractors.

Forbes revealed in May that Thiel was listed as a delegate for Trump at the Republican National Convention, where he also gave a speech.

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump reacts to balloons, confetti and electronic fireworks as he stands with his son Barron (L) at the conclusion of the final session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. July 21, 2016.

That was the message of a talk by Dr. Miriam Tatzel at the American Psychological Association's 122nd annual convention, which was held recently in Washington, D.C. Presenting her research to the assembled psychologists, Tatzel stressed the importance of playing down consumerism as a route to fulfillment and boiled down the research on the subject into a handful of scientifically validated principles to follow for greater happiness.

It is at this point that the conventions of punditry require me to invoke digital transformation — the «winter is coming» of modern marketing — as the essential destiny of every business.

His speech at the convention is expected to position her as the best choice for moderate voters.

Speaking to 30 people at a luncheon isn't as effective as exhibiting at a national convention attended by thousands.

Former President Bill Clinton reacts to a speech by First Lady as he sits with former Attorney general Eric Holder (top right) and Representative John Lewis (D - GA), (rear) at the Democratic National Convention.

Trump to take center stage at the NRA convention as the gun industry faces a wave of backlash, activism and weak demand

His convention speech emphasized populist, nativist themes, as did his inaugural address — not the high - road, unifying rhetoric that Americans expect at such national moments.

At the most recent expo, held in August, there were bona fide industry legends on convention floor, such as Jon Kosmoski, the ponytailed, self - described «solvent head» who helped kick off the custom car craze back in the 1960s.

He now serves as an executive at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Trump was a punching bag at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, which wrapped up Thursday night, as speaker after speaker — including some Republicans - said he lacked the temperament to be president.

I was at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia last week, and it was very clear from my conversations with former DNC chairs, U.S. politicians, Bernie Sanders supporters, business executives, and even celebrities and athletes: a Clinton presidency will be viewed as positive for Canada-U.S. bilateral relations and a major step in the right direction for trade with Canada.

The investor served as a Trump delegate at the Republican National Convention and gave a speech endorsing the candidate during the cConvention and gave a speech endorsing the candidate during the conventionconvention.

While we're at it, would you be better off as an entrepreneur if your city held a one - off event like a convention, that millions will pay attention to, or a smaller scale, perennial event that will draw a passionate crowd?

Speaking at a Bogleheads convention in September in Philadelphia, Bogle said as much.

Meyers found the reason for Flynn's resignation «ironic,» because he famously berated Hillary Clinton at the Republican National Convention in July of last year for using a private email server while serving as secretary of state.

Melania Trump, wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves during the evening session as Barron Trump (L) looks on on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Amandalin previously served as the Visitor Center Coordinator at the Danville - Boyle County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and as the Special Projects Coordinator for Preservation Kentucky.

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As late as 2011, I could walk around on the floor of a Conservative party convention at leisure and unharasseAs late as 2011, I could walk around on the floor of a Conservative party convention at leisure and unharasseas 2011, I could walk around on the floor of a Conservative party convention at leisure and unharassed.

As it turned out, I became a lot more comfortable in front of people after speaking at the conventions.

She has also been syndicated by Forbes, Seeking Alpha and BIV and been a guest speaker at mining conventions, such as MINExpo 2016.

On September 18, 2004 he was selected as the new leader of the New Democratic Party at a leadership convention in Edmonton.

At an almost paperless NDP convention where smartphone apps replaced paper agendas, Harry Kopyto stood out as a pamphleteer.

Even during the first two days at the Great American Trucking Show, as it moved around the convention floor, posing for pictures, occasionally breaking out in dance and leaving a trail of happy faces behind it, it did so anonymously.

In a sermon called «Unleashed as a Family - Raising and Releasing the Next Gen of Kingdom Builders» at the Chinese Missions Convention, the Christian author said: «A few weeks ago I was in Brazil and I was having lunch with a pastor out there.

Huffington Post: Cardinal Timothy Dolan's Benedictions At RNC And DNC Offering a benediction to close the Democratic National Convention, Cardinal Timothy Dolan largely stuck to a similar script as he did when praying in front of Republicans at their convention last week, with two notable exceptionAt RNC And DNC Offering a benediction to close the Democratic National Convention, Cardinal Timothy Dolan largely stuck to a similar script as he did when praying in front of Republicans at their convention last week, with two notable eConvention, Cardinal Timothy Dolan largely stuck to a similar script as he did when praying in front of Republicans at their convention last week, with two notable exceptionat their convention last week, with two notable econvention last week, with two notable exceptions.

The platform as it had been was not a problem at the convention; you can hear the way the vote goes.

he story goes that as Benjamin Franklin emerged from Independence Hall at the close of the Consti - tutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 18, 1787, a woman asked him, «Well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?».

Then Mart Green turns around and donates hundreds of millions to organizations such as The Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma so they can bail out Anthony Jordan's boondoggle at False Creek.

He reported sarcastically that «there» were some members [at the Constitutional Convention] so unfashionable as to think that a belief of the existence of a Deity, and of a state of future rewards and punishments would be some security for the good conduct of our rulers, and that in a Christian country it would be at least decent to hold out some distinction between the professors of Christianity and downright infidelity or paganism» (IV: 642) This chapter also includes excerpts from state constitutions that imposed religious tests on government officers (Delaware, for example.

In the tumultuous sixties, as an undergraduate at Harvard (for which I have prayed for forgiveness most of my life), I was disappointed again and again by the common Victorian and early twentieth - century convention of beginning a chapter with lush description and then abandoning it in favor of....

At this point the author turns once again to the deep conventions that ought to instruct our moral imaginations, such as prohibitions against murder, torture, slavery, and the like.

During his ten years as state senator and four as attorney general, Earley spent most of his time «working on how to put more people in jail and keeping them there longer,» he said in a speech at the Washington Convention Center.

Other communions in America, notably the Disciples and Congregationalists, took similar action in their general conventions at the same time, as did the Eastern Orthodox in their general synod in Constantinople.

In his unique Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker, Dr. Andrew Root tells about his experience presenting on Bonhoeffer at a youth worker convention with surprising attendance and response.

The rationalization of southern baptists is truly mind boggling — the idea that each church is «autonomous» as justification for outright racism is pitiful in this day and age — if the Southern Baptist convention had come out strongly and adamantly against this kind of behavior, I'd have at least a measure of respect for them — but to shrug off a blatant act of discrimination as the «work of the devil» and ignore the deacon's cowardice in wanting to avoid «controversy» is laughable — if it weren't for people having the courage to fan the flames of controversy, women and african american would not have the right to vote today — more evidence of the ignorance of most bible thumpers, and Mississippi in particular

Theologians such as Nancy Murphy and Stanley Hauerwas have been invited to speak at Emergent conventions.

We need to work out a set of social expectations and conventions in which the proper regulation of sexual activity will be assisted rather than made more difficult by being thrust largely on the individual, as it is at present.

In a recent sermon at the 75th annual convention of Nation Religious Broadcasters, Warren emphasized the biblical doctrine of the Imago Dei as the basis for universal solidarity.

During the Civil Rights era, even though progressive elites such as seminary professors T. B. Matson (1897 - 1988) and J. B. Weatherspoon (1886 - 1964) managed to persuade the denomination to officially endorse Brown v. Board at its 1954 convention, most congregations continued to embrace segregation.

Ingersoll was many things, such as a Union officer in the Civil War, the attorney general of Illinois, one of the great orators of his time (his «Plumed Knight» speech, in which he nominated James G. Blaine at the 1876 Republican convention, is one of the great political speeches of its time), Republican political leader, attorney, and atheist.

The interpreter has to look for that meaning which a biblical writer intended and expressed in his particular circumstances, and in his historical and cultural context, by means of such literary genres as were in use at his time, To understand correctly what a biblical writer intended to assert, due attention is needed both to the customary and characteristic ways of feeling, speaking and storytelling which were current in his time, and to the social conventions of the period.