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An incumbent Democratic governor who has pushed anti-labor bills and his running mate, Paul Vallas, one of the nation's leading champions in the effort to destroy public school teachers, their unions and the public education system.
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For the past 17 years Dianne has been the leading champion in the battle to force long - needed school finance reform here in Connecticut.
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Way back in 2004, an icon of professional basketball named Kevin Garnett emerged as a future champion, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves through a Cinderella season.
Though hardly extravagant by financial sector standards, this champion of the public good owned a vacation home in Belize and led a lifestyle that placed him firmly within the ranks of the 1 %.
She was recognized for her role in leading one of the most successful food manufacturing companies in Latin America, as well as her leadership of Kellogg's largest acquisition in the region (Ritmo Investimentos - Parati) and for championing Kellogg's efforts in sustainability.
In May he became the all - time top - scorer in the top five European leagues, and his 42 goals in competition helped to lead Real Madrid to their first La Liga title since 2012 and become the first team to win back - to - back titles in Champions League historIn May he became the all - time top - scorer in the top five European leagues, and his 42 goals in competition helped to lead Real Madrid to their first La Liga title since 2012 and become the first team to win back - to - back titles in Champions League historin the top five European leagues, and his 42 goals in competition helped to lead Real Madrid to their first La Liga title since 2012 and become the first team to win back - to - back titles in Champions League historin competition helped to lead Real Madrid to their first La Liga title since 2012 and become the first team to win back - to - back titles in Champions League historin Champions League history.
The Spanish champions took charge after the break, however, restoring their lead through a deflected long - range shot from Brazilian Casemiro in the 61st minute before Portugal forward Ronaldo struck again, from close - range, after fine work by Luka Modric, to score his 600th goal for club and country.
Just as importantly, his work on the distribution of electricity led to the world's first power plant in New York City (though his technology choice, direct current (DC), was eventually surpassed by the alternating current approach (AC) championed by rival inventor, Nikola Tesla).
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He says the money Xiaomi stands to make doesn't interest him in and of itself; those in his orbit say it's more what the money represents — the company joining the ranks of China's so - called national champions, the likes of Jack Ma's Alibaba, Pony Ma's Tencent Holdings Ltd., and Robin Li's Baidu Inc. «I wanted to lead a Chinese company,» the 48 - year - old says, «to become No. 1 in the world.»
The firm has not only been our largest shareholder, but also a great champion, supporting a bold vision, leading our Board of Directors as we achieved each milestone and addressed every opportunity in building a platform that redefines the targeting of infectious disease.
Patricia is frequently quoted in leading publications as a champion for female and diverse representation in Silicon Valley, Venture Capital, and the technology sector at large.
As controller, Tom has championed open book management and taken the lead on educating staff about the financial ins and outs of the business.
Beginning by championing greenness (because Easter occurs in spring), she turns quickly and somberly to the northern - hemisphere - centrism which leads Episcopalians to think places like Japan are experiencing spring too.
The Church should not only not fear the truth of the natural order, it should take the lead in studying it, in championing it.
Leading folding carton specialist Graphic Packaging International («GPI») will champion excellence in the food and beverage industry by sponsoring The Grocer Gold Awards, strengthening the sector's commitment to initiative and service.
He started to develop and champion the organic production techniques that enabled other commercial growers to convert to organic back in 1996 and is still leading the technical movement in organic growing to this day.
He is Development Director for WRAP - a UK charity, at the forefront of the circular economy - thought leaders, champions of action and catalysts for change.Richard joined WRAP in 2004, leading the team that created and delivered the innovative the Courtauld Commitment - the first agreement of its kind between WRAP and UK supermarket retailers committed to an ambitious and collaborative approach to packaging and food waste reduction.
HEINEKEN USA, the nation's leading upscale beer importer, in partnership with the U.S. Bartenders» Guild, names Kelly Pigula of Hudson Grille in White Plains, N.Y. as the first crowned champion of the U.S. Heineken Bartender Star Serve Championship held in New York City on November 4.
Whether such big - money signings are necessary is up for debate given the level that Ernesto Valverde has his side playing at right now, as they lead the way in La Liga with a four - point gap to their nearest rivals and they sit top of their Champions League group.
The Merseyside club secured their third successive season without Champions League football last term, leading to the sacking of manager Kenny Dalglish, and his Northern Irish replacement has been charged with the responsibility of improving his playing staff in the pursuit of closing the 17 point gap between their eight place finish and a top four finish.
Further, the 3 - 0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League in midweek wouldn't have reflected well on the Italian tactician, and coupled with reports last month that he was homesick, as per the Metro, it has led to ongoing speculation over a return to Italy at some stage in the future.
You might ask, «why would the the most prolific scorer in Europe AND the leading Champions League goalscorer only be number three?»
However, with a Copa del Rey final to consider coupled with the title run - in and potential Champions League semi-finals, he may choose not to risk Busquets in this one, while also adopting a more solid defensive shape to protect their lead.
It was two more frustrating seasons culminating in a fantastic performance that led us out of the champions league at home against Monaco.
Should Arsene Wenger rest leading talisman Robin van Persie, Park will get a chance to impress in his first Champions League appearance as Marouane Chamakh is out with a knee injury.
Without him, for the subsequent match against Newcastle United, Gary Cahill came into the heart of the defence alongside John Terry, although an injury to the latter in that match led to his own absence from the Champions League bout against Paris Saint - Germain.
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I can't decide on whether I want to commit to cementing our place in the top four before hoping to push on to win the title, but I also can't think of anything worse than hoping that United keep their six - point lead over our side, which leaves me stuck in the middle, but I feel like we should actually be concentrating on returning to the Champions League.
His 13 league goals have seen the side open up a ten point lead at the top of the table and they are two victories away from being crowned Premier League champions, which would be Hazard's first since his arrival in the summer of 2012.
According to The Evening Standard, Dier has signed a contract worth nearly # 70,000 - a-week, and is evidently now expected to push on and become a leading player for Spurs as they look to compete both in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
The Frenchman may well fancy one more crack at getting it right and leading us back to the glory of being crowned Premier League champions but he must be aware that the Arsenal fans are losing patience and will surely be up in arms if we falter again next year.
Ok they managed to lead us to 3 Fa Cups and 3 community Shields, but their legacy will be remembered as taking us to EPL & champions League failure and non Champions League football for the first time in champions League failure and non Champions League football for the first time in Champions League football for the first time in 21 years.
Barca are well on course to win major honours this season as they have a nine - point lead in La Liga, have advanced to the Champions League knockout stage and are still in the Copa del Rey.
The Catalan giants are leading the way in La Liga as well as their Champions League group, and so the hierarchy will be content with what they've seen thus far.
We can't win The Champions League or EPL with Giroud leading the line, he only has 14 league goals it's not a 20 goal season, he still lacks big match temperament in the game that mattered the first leg against Monaco he missed sitters!
Barcelona have taken an early lead in the UEFA Champions League final against Juventus as Ivan Rakitic rounded off a superb passing move.
Dortmund lead the table in Germany by an astonishing 12 points already, and recently outplayed Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, which culminated in an impressive 3 - 1 away win for the champions elect.
He was one penalty kick away from leading Chelsea to Champions League glory as the Blues lost to Manchester United in Moscow and he was replaced soon afterwards by Luiz Felipe Scolari.
As a senior at Archbishop Mitty in 2016, Yeager led the Central Coast Section - champion Monarchs with 18 RBI while also scoring 14 runs and striking out just three times in 72 plate appearances.
Further, they also lead the way in their Champions League group, and so things are going pretty smoothly for the Catalan giants right now.
In his first season at the club, the German lead the Reds to two finals, both of which ended in defeat, with Klopp also managing to secure Champions League football for the club last seasoIn his first season at the club, the German lead the Reds to two finals, both of which ended in defeat, with Klopp also managing to secure Champions League football for the club last seasoin defeat, with Klopp also managing to secure Champions League football for the club last season.
The Capitals getting knocked out in the second round by the eventual Stanley Cup - champion Penguins didn't lead to much debate.
Out - of - work Sabella, who led Argentina to the World Cup final last summer only to see his side lose 1 - 0 to opponents Germany in extra-time, is one of several high - profile options for the champions.
Then if that wasn't enough, in the days leading up to Week 1 they struck a deal with the aforementioned former Captain of Back2Back Co-Ed Champions, Ellie Bartlett, to add even more of a Championship pedigree.
He has led the Gunners to 3 League titles, 20 Champions League appearances and 7 FA Cups (we had won only 6 in the previous 110 years!)
The Utes led the nation in free throw shooting in» 95 - 96 (78.4 %) en route to a 27 - 7 season that ended with a Sweet 16 loss to eventual national champion Kentucky.
Arsenal appear to be leading the race to sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, after the player has revealed that he would only leave St Mary's for a side playing in the Champions League.
With Woods getting off to a blistering start in Round 2 — he made the turn in the lead at 8 - under after an eagle - 3 on the par - 5 ninth hole — the odds of the 14 - time major champion winning his 15th in April at Augusta had improved to 20 - 1 at Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.