In addition to exploring how the meeting point between art and technology forges and shapes Web 2.0+ culture, the event was also an occasion to celebrate its successful funding campaign (which you can support here) to take over an historic downtown theatre and transform it into their headquarters, as well as a media arts center and cultural incubator.
In an earlier leadership battle in 2007, Mr. Malema backed Mr. Zuma against former President Thabo Mbeki, providing critical support for Mr. Zuma to take over as head of the A.N.C.
Announcing her decision, Pearce thanked those who had been "willing to put their necks on the line" to support her bid to take over the high-profile role when MP Tim Farron's term expires at the end of the year.
It had spent the credulity-stretching amount of $40 million on advertising to support its bid to take over its smaller rival network T-Mobile.
Nor is it clear the Democratic party has the support or vision to take over a new government, analysts said, which could deepen the standoff.
Senior officers say the American and allied mission between now and the end of 2014 is to build up the ability of Afghan forces — in particular their military support and logistics skills — to take over the fight.
A month ago, when the administration was divided over whether to support Fiat's bid to take over much of Chrysler, it was Mr. Deese who spoke out strongly against simply letting the company go into liquidation, according to several people who were present for the debate.
… If nurses are well trained and well supported, they are able to take over many of the basic clinical roles of doctors.
Mr. Bloomberg has, however, voiced support for allowing private companies to take over the management of failing public schools.
The company is expected to take over support services at A&M in August, creating its largest partnership with a university.
