Sentences with phrase «public role for»

And this is what is missed in attempts to define a proper public role for scientists in public life.
«For me, if the secular left suggests is allergic to any public role for faith, it seems to me to risk misunderstanding its own history - given that the foundation of the Labour Party did owe more to Methodism than Marxism - and to turn down the opportunity to build new alliances for social justice today.»
In addition, Berns largely ignores the practice of the founding generation, which accommodated a far more public role for the free exercise of religion than the American Civil Liberties Union now tolerates.

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I think that there's a role for public policy as well,» says Chris Hughes.
«The elimination of federal funding to CPB would initially devastate and ultimately destroy public media's role in early childhood education, public safety, connecting citizens to our history, and promoting civil discussions - all for Americans in both rural and urban communities,» Harrison wrote.
Two decades after the bloodshed that tore apart communist Yugoslavia, the men convicted for their destructive roles are increasingly present in public life, especially in Serbia, where many of them remain popular.
«Our findings suggest that frequent e-cigarette use may play an important role in cessation or relapse prevention for some smokers,» Daniel Giovenco, an assistant professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the lead study author, said in a statement.
Hawley's inquiry comes amid withering public and political backlash against Facebook for its role in allowing Cambridge Analytica to access information about its users and to possibly influence the 2016 presidential election campaign.
The official said the EPA chief has alienated colleagues by jockeying for the role of attorney general, a position currently held by Jeff Sessions, who has come under frequent public criticism from Trump.
Role in PayPal: Joined in 2001, working closely as an assistant to Peter Thiel as the company prepared for its initial public offering (IPO)
The company is hiring for roles in government affairs, public relations, marketing and driver operations, among other fields.
His confirmation for the role awaits a vote of the full Senate after an unusual and ultimately unsuccessful boycott by Democratic Senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee.
While it's possible the terms of his employment agreement with (and departure from) Facebook could prevent him from taking an active role at a competitor (or any company in the virtual reality space) for several months (or even years), he could reassume his public presence as an advocate for VR technology and its larger potential.
Rice is a crummy role model, to say the least, and is therefore a public relations nightmare for the NFL.
Second, when someone does something well, reward them with public recognition, whether it's a company - wide email, a shout - out in a meeting, a party, or something more substantial like an enhanced job title (for instance, «Senior» or «Lead» in front of their current role).
New research suggests that more CEOs would be shown the door if not for their personal ties with their boards, suggesting that it's time to rethink hiring and firing practices and the CEO's role at public companies.
She and the authors of the report, «Education to Employment, Designing a System that Works,» call for countries to create the role of «integrator» — a government appointee or someone designated by a public - private partnership, to make sure employers, educators, and students are getting what they need out of the system.
He was hired from Credit Suisse, where he was head of global internet investment banking and was perhaps best known for his leading role on the initial public offering of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group in 2014, the largest share sale ever.
1 is 1 project, to become the digitalization assistant for all industries; 3 is the three roles of connector, toolbox and ecosystem builder; 5 is the five remits of civic services, consumption, manufacturing services, health and environmental protection; and 7 refers to the seven tools of public accounts, mini programs, mobile payments, social media advertising, safety capabilities and something referred to as big - smart - cloud: big data, AI capabilities and cloud computing.
Hugo's background in public relations, communications and politics, together with his graduation from the McGill - HEC Montréal EMBA Program in 2016, prepares him well for this new and important role.
We actively seek to expand our role in advancing public policy and producing resources for Northwest leaders and community partners that tackle issues of racial and economic inequality.
That story suggests that Stamos created friction within Facebook by pushing for an aggressive approach to exploring and disclosing to the public the platform's role in disseminating Russian state - sponsored disinformation to users.
In more recent years, our advocacy efforts have also focused on regional issues, from our very public role in the 2015 transit and transportation plebiscite, to our work around Metro Vancouver's proposed Bylaw 280 and regional waste management, our longstanding calls for a mobile business licence program across Greater Vancouver, and our advocacy at all levels of government to invest in roads, bridges, and Pacific Gateway trade infrastructure across the region.
She worked as Minister across nine Canadian government departments, and her service included the role of Vice Chair of the Treasury Board and chair of the cabinet committee for public safety, justice and aboriginal issues.
For nearly twenty years he has managed to keep his role in the affair out of the public eye — not so much a cover - up as an enduring whitewash.
In a CRTC online public consultation regarding the role of new media, calls for net neutrality were consistently among the most common, and highest rated submissions.
Mr. Flaherty made clear that even though unelected public servants will play crucial roles, responsibility for ensuring that Canada stays out of financial trouble rests with him.
Combining her barre addiction with 15 + years of experience in corporation communications / public relations, management experience at lululemon athletica, her role as an accomplished runner on Dave's Running Shop's Racing Team and her love for the Toledo community (founding member of LoveLettersToToledo.com), Mo is thrilled to share her Pure Barre love with Northwest Ohio at two studios — Pure Barre Toledo and Pure Barre Perrysburg.
Our joint hearing will be a public conversation with the CEO of this powerful and influential company about his vision for addressing problems that have generated significant concern about Facebook's role in our democracy, bad actors using the platform, and user privacy.
Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.
I don't know about other industries but in the real estate space [I play a support role] traditional marketing methods are dying and / or cost prohibitive — print magazines, direct mail, fliers, door hangers etc — I can see why other forms of marketing would be imperative [especially when there is a brand and some form of uniqueness to the product or service] but it's been my experience that the public views real estate peeps as «all the same» and therefor will often choose the 1st one they come across when looking for homes — online.
She joined Wellcap Partners as an assistant portfolio manager, followed by a role at Boston Avenue Capital as a portfolio manager, during which time she took a role as interim Chief Operations Officer of Compumed, a public company specializing in medical devices for osteoporosis testing.
Agustín Carstens, the new general manager of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the self - described «bank for central banks,» has made his first major public speech since assuming the role in December 2017.
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund was established in 1971 to provide financing support for projects of strategic significance to the national economy, and its role has evolved to incorporate a number of different areas.
«Last year on this very stage, I posed the question: «What is the role and responsibility of a for - profit, public company in today's society?»
She also agreed to a five - year ban from serving as a director, CEO, CFO, or any other officer role responsible for preparing, auditing, or disclosing financial results of any public company.
As questions about Facebook's role in the 2016 election and its privacy issues mounted, Mr. Zuckerberg initially tried to avoid the limelight, dodging requests for public testimony by lawmakers in the United States and Europe.
In this role, he is responsible for all marketing functions of the firm, including advertising, digital marketing, client and marketing insights, firm communications and public relations.
Ms. Gray is also Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal, a role that coincides with her position as chairperson of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee, which is reviewing the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Conflicts of Interest Act, and the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group has invited investment banks to pitch for a role in a U.S. initial public offering worth up to $ 4 billion, IFR, a Thomson Reuters publication, reported on April 30, citing people familiar with the plans.
It also shows that the present government has little appreciation for the role that transparency should play in the public sector.
This week, the «Masters in Business» radio podcast features Brad Katsuyama of IEX who is probably best known to the public for his role in Michael Lewis» book Flash Boys.
Co-presented by Scotiabank and KPMG, the WXN awards celebrate and highlight the professional achievements of women across the country in the private, public and not - for - profit sectors at a time when corporate Canada is under growing pressure to promote more female leaders into senior management and corporate director roles.
While working in public service should be commended, staying in your role just for loan forgiveness is not always the best option.
In his longtime role as New York Bureau Chief and Senior Correspondent for public television's Nightly Business Report, Scott Gurvey covered the financial markets, business and the economy for the first and longest - running daily program dedicated to financial news on broadcast television.
In this role, she directed a team providing product expertise to issuing clients and supporting direct sales for small businesses, large market and public sector clients in North America.
I don't minimize the importance of his insights on the role of religion in the public square, but I suspect his greatest and most enduring legacy will lie in his contribution to the unity of the Church, for which he fervently prayed.
The idea of a greater role for religion in public life has widespread support in Turkey.
The pope insists, as part of his demand for truth, that the Church «has a public role over and above her charitable and educational activities: all the energy she brings to the advancement of humanity and of universal fraternity is manifested when she is able to operate in a climate of freedom.
In between, we are given snapshots of a vanished America where religion and culture still played a vital role in public life, as well as odd and unexpected little tidbits: a craze for church bell towers in the 1920s; Cram's home life with his beloved wife, Bess, and their children; the messy business breakup with Goodhue; Cram's mildly embarrassing foray into the horror genre, Black Spirits and White; his strange proposal for an island to be raised ex nihilo in Boston's Charles River; the problems inherent when working with rich Swedenborgians; and a Japanese Christian university he designed on a mix of Oriental and Dutch Modernist themes.
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