Sentences with phrase «debate on the merits»

Sessions on marketing in different countries elicited debates on the merits of direct mail in small markets such as the Netherlands, where customers still expect face - to - face calls, and in large territories such as Germany, where literature has proved to be a good selling tool.

The debate on the merits of active funds management versus passive continues to rage on.

If we are to have an open and productive debate on the merits of faith versus science it is critically important that we clearly understand what these terms mean; otherwise there is no opportunity to objectively discuss our viewpoints.

Why are you trolling for a debate on the merits of religion?

And he challenged the writers who didn't vote for him to a debate on his merits.

Also at 7 p.m., the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club hosts a debate on the merits of a state constitutional convention, with United Federation of Teachers» Briget Rein and attorney Richard Emery, Hudson Guild, 441 W. 26th St., Manhattan.

I know everyone wants to have their say on why they think Brexit is barmy but I made the question very narrow to try and avoid a debate on its merits.

Breaking News: A public debate on the merits of NASA's plan for a cislunar space station will be held at the 2017 International Mars Society Convention this September at the University of California Irvine.

Also in this issue: an analysis of open educational resources and what the federal role should be in facilitating their adoption; an assessment of Mayor Bill de Blasio's first few years in office in New York City; and an expert debate on the merits of two different approaches to designing state accountability systems.

What is most disappointing is the absence of serious dialogue and debate on the merits of school autonomy.

Some legislators will want a full floor debate on the merits of maintaining the Oct. 1 heacount, but UAPCS and its legislative supporters will be prepared.

Echavarría locates himself within the contemporary debate on the merit of aesthetic pleasure and its possibilities for reconciliation with a critical perspective.

I don't want to get into a debate on the merits or lack thereof on mammograms.

Over the past few years, the Walloon and Brussels parliaments have had extensive debates on the merits of CETA and have been increasingly critical of the deal.

One of the highlights of the CBA's Envisioning Equal Justice Summit, now about six weeks ago, was a lunchtime debate on the merits or demerits, the feasability or impracticality of a national justice care system.

So when the New York Times wanted to line up a debate on the merit of ratification, it had to look long and hard for credible counterpoints.

On today's show: Apple Beats, Surface Mini, and a BIG debate on the merit of kickstands.

My twitter feed is reserved for adults who want to have intelligent debates on merit, not children,» he wrote March 15.

Someone chime in and correct me if I am wrong (as Ms Aitken says, «Clearly, as this matter is ongoing before the tribunal, I do not intend to engage in a public debate on the merits of the case.»)

«Clearly, as this matter is ongoing before the tribunal, I do not intend to engage in a public debate on the merits of the case.»

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To help producers share information, they've started an open - source project and wiki page where farmers trade tips on selecting the best crickets for breeding and debate the merits of «gut - loading» insects with foods like apples and honey to give them a sweeter finish.

On the other side of the debate, we have the ISPs like AT&T and Comcast, who argue that a re-classification of broadband providers the Internet under Title II (which was originally written for old phone networks) by the FCC is both out - of - date and without legal merit.

In the weeks leading up to the book's release on Monday, pundits and press hounds have been debating its merits.

While today's consumers debate the merits of wearable technology like smart watches and Google Glass, tech companies are already looking beyond that to the day when the tech disappears on — or even in — the human body.

I've enjoyed watching the conversations happening on Twitter and Facebook this past week between adults — mostly parents — debating the merits of Pokémon Go.

AT&T may be in the midst of negotiations to acquire Time Warner, but the rumored deal's merits are already spurring a fierce debate on Wall Street.

Successful brainstorms incorporate a diverse group of people collaborating with one another and contributing as much as possible without any arguments, debates or snap decisions on their merit.

In response to some recent PEF commentary (now in the mainstream media thanks to today's Globe article) on corporations in Canada hoarding cash (after - tax profits greater than new investment), PEF member Eric Pineault weighs in with some more detailed analysis: The great corporate cash stash Eric Pineault As we debate the merits and uses of -LSB-...]

Tariffs the Trump administration imposed last week have left observers speculating about whether the U.S. is on the brink of an international trade war and economists debating the merits of free trade versus protectionism.

Using Pakistan as a case study, this article analyzes the ongoing debate and concludes that while there is merit to arguments on both sides, prudent policy recommendations for the governance of the United States» covert drone program fall somewhere in between.

A debate is raging on the merits of such currencies.

For her part, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says that she will be seeking feedback from Canadians on the deal before debating its merits in Parliament.

Two players involved in cryptocurrencies stepped up on a debate platform to argue bitcoin's merits versus

Our story on a small cadre of authors challenging the existence of Jesus Christ drew almost 5,000 comments on Easter Sunday, with some upset that we did the story, others objecting to its publication on Easter, and plenty of others defending the article and the run date and debating the merits and implications of the debate.

Therefore the pertinent debate regarding black hiring is never «merit vs. race» but whether hiring decisions will be based on merit, influenced by race - bias against blacks, or on merit, influenced by race - bias, but with special consideration for minorities as mandated by law.

The gang also calls Science Mike for a very creepy update about a newly found object in our galaxy, discusses Netflix spying on its customers, debates the merits of Christmas traditions and a lot more!

When debate about an artist's merit no longer seems to have any point, one is left either with an icon of culture, too sacred to enjoy, or with a target of satire, brought down to our more humdrum level by a vaudeville lampooning of the unapproachable totem, as when graffiti artists paint a moustache on reproductions of the Mona Lisa.

even that debate about the angels on the head of a pin had some merit (though actually I think it was the point of a needle).

The danger is that these proposed reforms, instead of being debated on their own merits, may now be driven by seriously distorted media» generated assumptions about priests, bishops, and sexual abuse.»

There is much debate over the relative merits of conventional farming, which has a large environmental impact on the land it uses, and organic farming, which may require greater land use for the same yield.

Debating the merits of betting on preseason NFL, I'm often asked about the logic of betting games when the starters spend most of their time on the sideline.

Former Gov. George Pataki debated the merits of journalist Kurt Eichenwald's book «500 Days» which looks back on the aftermath of Sept. 11, but also discusses fresh evidence that the Bush administration did little to take warning signs of an attack from al Qaeda seriously.

«Liam Fox expresses his fear that Iran may have a nuclear weapon next year as Lib Dems demand to know if money is already being spent on components for Trident Main Tory MPs debate the merits of the Health and Social Care Bill»

He did so by raising the minimum of $ 174,000 needed to qualify for matching funds from the city Campaign Finance Board, and running a campaign debate sponsors deemed visible enough to merit time on the debate stage.

«I think the Senate is not doing thing that way next year, people expect us to debate things on merit.»

Other cities» pizza styles are catching on in New York City, where a debate already is raging over the merits of Neapolitan, Chicago deep - dish and the classic slice.

Jumping on the most negative interpretation of every piece of politicians» communication will drive debate to the lowest common denominator, leaving us with a body politic made up of those too anodyne to ever say anything of merit, let alone explore something controversial.

Parliament is on record to have debated the merits of the deal for only six minutes, before approving it, a move many Ghanaians have criticised because according to them, Parliament did not do due diligence on the deal.

Parliament is on record to have debated the merits of the deal for only six minutes, before approving it, a move many Ghanaians have criticised because according to them, Parliament did not do due diligence on the...

There are long - standing debates about the merits and demerits of proportional electoral systems, individual voter registration, constituency equalisation and so on.