Sentences with phrase «public events of his time»

His task is simplified when he chooses a subject visibly engaged in great public events of his time» wars, politics, social reform, for example.

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It also placed viewers in the middle of an event that is still an intense topic of fascination for the American public, with director Kathryn Bigelow calling the death of bin Laden «one of the great stories of our time.»

In his first public comments since the events, Cohn told the Financial Times that the administration of President Donald Trump «must do better» to condemn hate groups and indicated that he'd considered resigning from his post due to the Charlottesville fallout.

Since the last time I spoke at this event, the RBA has taken a number of steps to increase the amount of information it makes available to the public, both about its policy processes, and its thinking about the economy.

Conversion of preferred stock occurs automatically and immediately upon the earlier to occur of the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement filed covering the offer and sale of common stock in which (i) the aggregate public offering price equals or exceeds $ 25 million, (ii) with respect to the Series F convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series F convertible preferred stock, (iii) with respect to the Series E convertible preferred stock only, the public offer price per share of which is not less than one times the original issue price of the Series E convertible preferred stock and (iv) with respect to the Series D convertible preferred stock only, the initial public offering price per share of which is not less than two times the original price of preferred stock, or the date specified by holders of at least 60 % of the then outstanding Series B convertible preferred stock, Series C convertible preferred stock, Series D convertible preferred stock, Series E convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock and Series G convertible preferred stock, provided however, that in the event that the holders of at least 65 % of the then outstanding shares of holders Series G convertible preferred stock, at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series F convertible preferred stock or at least of 65 % of the then outstanding share of Series E convertible preferred stock do not consent or agree to the conversion, conversion shall not be effective to any shares of the relevant series of Series G convertible preferred stock, Series F convertible preferred stock or Series E convertible preferred stock for which the approval threshold was not achieved.

There were significant judgments and estimates inherent in these valuations, which included assumptions regarding our future operating performance, the time to completing an initial public offering or other liquidity event and the determinations of the appropriate valuation methods to be applied.

At the event, which was hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law in New Haven, Powell highlighted three specific areas where blockchain technology is affecting change in regard to the Federal Reserve's «broad public policy objectives»: the creation of real - time payment systems, use of blockchain technology for clearing and settlement services, and the issuance of digital currencies by central banks.

In these raises, investors receive a return on their investment at the time of a liquidity event: when the startup is either acquired or has an initial public offering (IPO).

In its report, The New York Times cites several people's objection the Dawkins event, including the station's general manager who, in a public statement, actually claims free speech in defense of canceling the event.

Observer If a person can't find time to pray without it being out loud at a public event, then they obviously don't have enough time to attend the rest of the event.

If a person can't find time for a moment of silence TO THEMSELVES to pray at a public event, then they obviously don't have enough time to attend the rest of the event.

If a person can't find time to pray without it being out loud at a public event, then they obviously don't have enough time to attend the rest of the event.

Events of recent months» in particular, the execution of Timothy McVeigh and, just prior to it, public airing for the first time of audio tapes of executions in Georgia» have focused attention on the morality of the death penalty, even if administered fairly and equitably.

If the biographer is good at what he does, he will use these public activities to illuminate the inner life of his subject while using that same inner life» the subject's genius, if you will» to illuminate great events of his time.

Civilization has moved on to being more progressive and caring — its time this kid's religion and his family do the same Or at least stay out of organized sports and other public events if you can't handle being around diversity.

All combined under one roof in an exclusive time - saving 2 - day event with members of the public not permitted.

In the last few weeks, three events have brought sex and sport to the forefront of public and media attention again, but, this time, two of the three stories have been positive, one even prompting President Obama to issue a statement of support.

«it gives the impression that every nursing mother is an attention - seeking lunatic» It also works against women who would like to see more paid maternity / parental leave or flex time for working because it gives the idea that THIS is what women are going to do with that extra paid time, show up topless to a public event and sit on the floor nursing in front of a formula company's table.

Besides putting us on the Hill fast and with the right facts, rapid response let us jump into the news coverage of breaking events and even at times help to set the terms of the public debate.

It may, however, be a reason for reverting to the shorter, more incisive, twice - weekly event and for seeking to broaden the availability to the public, on prime channels and at prime time, of the highlights of not only committee hearings but of the debates in Westminster Hall.

As the race enters a final phase that will include a series of candidate debates (Editor's note: This story went to press before Wednesday night's debate; we'll have a full report on it in next week's Kingston Times...) and a relentless schedule of public events and fundraisers across a sprawling 11 - county district, both campaigns would like to make the contest a referendum on Gibson's two - year record in Congress.

«This has been an incredibly difficult time for the IRS given the events of the past few days, and there is a strong and immediate need to restore public trust in the nation's tax agency,» said Miller, a 25 - year IRS veteran.

After Public Affairs News published the event (hosted by the PRCA and JBP) the Marsham Street restaurant was ready to burst by the time the exit polls were in, making it the hottest event of the year.

«Personal genome testing at its current state is a waste of time and money», argues one of tonight's (Thursday 14 May 2009) speakers at a public, question - time style event to debate the gathering, trading and communicating of personal genetic data.

This free public event aims to discuss the progress that has been made along with a Question Time style debate and drinks reception at this years BA Festival of Science.

Cuomo, speaking at an event in Syracuse, commented for the first time since Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was charged with six counts of public corruption.

But while Cuomo's public schedules for May 2014 list four campaign fundraisers — including a breakfast - time event on May 9 — no events are listed on May 29, the date he reported receiving the slew of donations.

Such deliberate timing of a public event is by any measure a contradiction in terms.

On July 28, at a late - announced economic development event in Buffalo that constituted his first public appearance since the publication of the Times» Moreland story, the usually nimble governor struggled to respond cogently to questions about his various, contradictory assertions about his handling of the committee.

As part of ongoing events in conjunction with the A City of Immigrants celebration in Albany, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and the Albany Times Union partnered for a live panel at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, on Thursday.

Update: Times Public Editor Clark Hoyt has published the paper's version of events on his blog.

The governor expressed a rare public moment of annoyance when a Buffalo TV reporter asked him whether it was necessary to hold the same event three times, all financed by the taxpayers.

And a flyer from 1963 indicates Goss, president of Hill & Knowlton at the time, hosted an event that November about the future of public relations.

During her third public appearance since announcing her pregnancy — this time at an event in support of Action on Addiction — Kate wore a fitted flare dress with geometric cutouts (no, that's not her flesh, it's a very royal nude slip).

If every second of your time together is instantaneously uploaded onto their social media, and you find yourself being towed along to parties and public events (especially where their ex is in attendance), it could be a sign that they see you as more of an ego - bolstering trophy than a lover.

Whilpr has a slew of helpful features — ranging from video chat to real - time messaging to phone calls to group chats, to public and private groups to virtual gifts to pre-written icebreakers and an events calendar.

Although the events of the finale became public when the last book was released four years ago, the delay in timing between the printed and screen versions of the saga has seen the audience bounding with enthusiasm to see if the celluloid interpretation of the finale matches the one in their dreams.

Jackie is humanized through events likely lost on the public at the time such as having to tell her children that «bad people» killed their father, watching Lyndon Johnson be sworn in as President on a flight home, and contentious plans for a memorial that she wants to be on the scale of Abraham Lincoln's.

The documentary chronicles the stretch of time that O'Brien embarked on his «Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour», an event that came to be due to his nasty public split from longtime employer, NBC.

Eighth - grade groups created mini-documentaries about their interpretation of a time period in the 1800s, using state standards as the content guide and presenting their completed work in a public event.

Time Warner Cable News covered the first public meeting of Buffalo's Black Lives Matter chapter and mentioned our August 1st event.

The format of THE WAR REPORT ON PUBLIC EDUCATION explores one of the most important events in our life time - the total takeover of our educational system by corporate interests.

Volvo's presence at this year's event was a significant one, displaying the XC90 R - Design to the public for the first time, as well the debut of the Cross Country and Long Wheelbase versions -LSB-...] More...

The New York Times noted that SEMA Ignited marked the first time that an element of the SEMA Show was open to the public in the event's history.

For the first time in its long history, the 2014 SEMA Show ended with an «after party» called SEMA Ignited, where the general public viewed hundreds of cars and trucks from the trade - only event.

«As our publicist for a first time memoirist, Stephanie was able to facilitate placement in The Huffington Post and our title's selection as one of IndieReader's Best Books of 2011, not to mention over 15 reviews, Amazon sales rank improvement, and invitations to private & public author events with high volume traffic.

For the past few years, however, Frankfurt has opened its doors to the public towards the end of the event itself, which is typically a time when business meetings are concluded and executives have headed back home, leaving their exhibits staffed by company representatives or hired exhibitors, per Fair regulations.

This provides a chance for public engagement — both by event attendees and by others around the world — in a real - time format of cogent interaction and global visibility for the event.

«We are so excited to be hosting this event with the Montreal SPCA and to inform the public regarding facts and myths related to Pit bull type dogs, while at the same time promoting some of the incredible dogs we have available for adoption,» said Irina Daminoiu, President and Founder of Pit - Stop Montreal.

The ACVO / Stokes National Service Animal Eye Event is a philanthropic effort provided to the public by the board certified Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists; ophthalmologists who donate their time, staff and services to provide free screenings and ocular exams to qualified Service and Working Animals.