rest EWC’s Lewis Named VP of Prestigious Science Group By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:33:03 +0000 EWC’s Lewis Named VP of Prestigious Science Group HONOLULU (June 26) – Director of the East-West Center’s Research Program Nancy Lewis has been elected vice president of the prestigious Pacific Science Association (PSA) at its recently concluded conference in Okinawa, Japan. Serving as an officer in the influential science group is not new to Lewis. She most recently represented the PSA as its secretary-general and treasurer. Founded in 1920, the PSA is the oldest interdisciplinary science organization in the Asia Pacific region. With its secretariat headquartered at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, the group facilitates international research and collaboration throughout the region. It focuses on key regional issues and problems to engage science in the service of human needs and to improve the quality of life of the region’s people and of the natural world upon which they depend. Full Article
rest Journalists Wrestle with Complex Pakistan-U.S. Relationship By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:20 +0000 HONOLULU (April 18, 2011) — Thirteen journalists from Pakistan and America are currently visiting each other’s countries as part of the East-West Center’s inaugural Pakistan-U.S. Journalists Exchange. At the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the journalists participated in focused discussions on the complex U.S.-Pakistan relationship and issues facing the media in both countries. The Pakistani participants then travelled to Washington, D.C., New York City, and Columbia, Missouri, while the Americans visited Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan. They will meet again in Honolulu to exchange notes and impressions, and will participate in a public panel discussion on U.S. engagement in Pakistan on April 21. The participants in the fellowship are: Pakistan: Full Article
rest East-West Center Receives $750,000 NASA Grant to Study Changes in Mountain Forests of Nepal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 23:27:31 +0000 HONOLULU (Jan. 15, 2015) -- The East-West Center has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study changes in the mountain forests of Nepal over the past 25 years. Led by EWC Senior Fellow Jefferson Fox, the project will chart the previously unmapped mountain forests of Nepal’s Middle Hill region using data drawn from Landsat satellite imagery between 2000 and the present. Investigators seek to document a suspected “forest transition” in Nepal, a country whose mountain forests have sustained the lives of much of its population for centuries. The forest transition refers to the recovery of trees and other plant growth in a previously deforested area. Full Article
rest Distinguished Alumnus Hao Ping Named President of Prestigious Peking University By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:52:27 +0000 HONOLULU (October 31, 2018) -- East-West Center Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Hao Ping, who is also leader of the Center’s Beijing alumni chapter, was recently named president of Peking University, China’s premier institution of higher learning. He previously served as party secretary of the university – often referred to as the “Harvard of China” – as well as a national vice minister of education. Full Article
rest Directors' conflicts of interests - are you ready for 1 October 2008? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2008-09-19 From 1 October 2008, all directors have a duty under the Companies Act 2006 to avoid actual or potential conflicts between the duties they owe to a company and either their personal interests or other duties owed to third parties. There are a... Full Article
rest What is your entitlement to interest? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Louise Hoyle considers the Court’s current approach to interest on costs and how parties can maximise and mitigate interest payments. At a time when interest rates continue to be low, receiving interest on unpaid legal costs at 8%, the rate se... Full Article
rest Vietnamese Man Arrested For Gambling Dies in Jailhouse Beating By www.rfa.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T23:50:38Z Nguyen Quang Lap was found dead on May 8 only three days after beginning a six-year term in prison. Full Article Story
rest Enforcing restrictive covenants By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2008-06-10 The litigation in City Inn (Jersey) Ltd v Ten Trinity Square Ltd, between rival hoteliers next to the Tower of London, concerned restrictive covenants imposed by the Port of London Authority (PLA). The parties asked the court to decide whether the c... Full Article
rest Discharging restrictive covenants By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2008-06-10 In Re Alisha House, the Lands Tribunal discharged a restrictive covenant preventing a developer from using land for residential development in circumstances where: the developer had entered into the restrictive covenant with the local authority r... Full Article
rest Coronavirus - Shining a light on restructuring options - Northern Ireland By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 This week marks another critical juncture in the ongoing fight against the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. With the jobs retention scheme portal now open for applications since Monday 20 April 2020, many businesses and employer... Full Article
rest Restructuring in Ireland - Two recent cases with a US interest By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 Two recent cases demonstrate the efficacy of existing restructuring regimes under Irish company law and more particularly that the Courts in Ireland are receptive and efficient in approving and implementing large multi-jurisdictional restructuring s... Full Article
rest Export control and sanctions update: EU restrictive measures against Russia By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-08-04 On 31 July 2014, the Council of the European Union (the “Council’) adopted Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 which implements Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP... Full Article
rest Choose Toyota, Not General Motors, To Play The Restart Of Auto Production In North America By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:49:54 -0400 Full Article F FCAU GM TM Doron Levin
rest Despite Bolsonaro's promises, Amazon deforestation hits a new high in first four months of the year By en.mercopress.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:48:00 GMT Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon hit a new high in the first four months of the year, according to data released on Friday, a worrying trend after the devastation caused by record fires last year. Full Article Environment Politics Brazil
rest Mexico: 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:50:06+00:00 Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who worked in Mexico's government hospital system, and authorities ruled out any link to nationwide assaults on medical staff as anxiety over the pandemic escalates. Full Article
rest 53-year-old farmer arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old in Ekiti By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:35:17 +0000 By Rotimi Ojomoyela A 52-year-old farmer is currently cooling his heels in Police custody at Igogo-Ekiti, Moba Local government Area, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The teenager who resides with her grandmother in the agrarian town was sent on an errand when she met the farmer who offered her some corn. On getting home,Read More The post 53-year-old farmer arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old in Ekiti appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article Metro farmer Rape
rest JUST IN: Power restored in Kenya, Uganda after nationwide outages By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:23:14 +0000 Power has been restored in the East African nations of Kenya and Uganda after they were hit by nationwide outages in the morning, the countries’ electricity providers said. The post JUST IN: Power restored in Kenya, Uganda after nationwide outages appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article News Electricity Kenya Power Uganda
rest COVID-19: EPL threatens clubs over restarting matches at neutral venues By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:34:04 +0000 The Premier League will warn clubs at a meeting on Monday, not to vote against the season restarting at neutral venues, as it could cost them more than relegation, according to Sky Sports. The clubs in the bottom six – Brighton, West Ham, Watford, Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Norwich – have reservations about proposals to […] COVID-19: EPL threatens clubs over restarting matches at neutral venues Full Article Sport Covid-19 EPL
rest COVID-19 lockdown: Rivers Govt arrests 14 persons, to auction 2 truckload of cows By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:35:12 +0000 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Friday arrested 14 persons hidden in two trailers conveying cattle from Adamawa State to Port Harcourt, the State’s capital. Wike told reporters that the trailers were intercepted following a tip-off from well-meaning Nigerians, who told the State authorities that some Northerners were making their way into Port Harcourt. […] COVID-19 lockdown: Rivers Govt arrests 14 persons, to auction 2 truckload of cows Full Article News COVID-19 lockdown rivers
rest Buhari’s Minister reveals influential Nigerians fighting for release of Chinese arrested in Osun By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:21:14 +0000 The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, has claimed that some influential Nigerians are the sponsors of those caught mining illegally. According to Adegbite, “these godfathers” are putting pressure on the federal government to free Chinese nationals arrested for illegal mining. The Osun government on Monday, announced the arrest of 27 persons for […] Buhari’s Minister reveals influential Nigerians fighting for release of Chinese arrested in Osun Full Article News buhari chinese osun
rest Boko Haram/ISWAP: Nigerian military arrests 28 local, foreign spies By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:38:41 +0000 The Nigerian military has arrested 28 suspected spies leaking operational secrets to the Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The suspects, both local and foreign nationals are currently under investigation. The arrest followed attacks this week by ISWAP on the military post in Diffa, Niger Republic, located along a border […] Boko Haram/ISWAP: Nigerian military arrests 28 local, foreign spies Full Article News Boko Haram/ISWAP nigerian military
rest Ex-convict, ‘Aso Rock’ arrested for allegedly raping woman in Anambra By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:49:45 +0000 A 28-year-old ex-convict, Mr. Emeka Okeke, has reportedly arrested a 36-year-old woman (name withheld), with a fake gun, forcing her into two rounds of sex with him. The state police spokesperson, SP Haruna Mohammed, who revealed this on Saturday, said the incident happened on Thursday around Okpuno area in Awka South Local Government Area at […] Ex-convict, ‘Aso Rock’ arrested for allegedly raping woman in Anambra Full Article Metro anambra Aso Rock
rest Osun community lauds Oyetola, Oyebamiji for restoring electricity In their area By hallmarknews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:21:09 +0000 By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo Residents of Ako community, Ikire in Irewole local government area of Osun state has expressed appreciation to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji for helping to restore electricity to the area after years of darkness. Speaking on behalf of the community, one of their leaders, Pastor Raphael […] The post Osun community lauds Oyetola, Oyebamiji for restoring electricity In their area appeared first on Hallmarknews. Full Article Energy Politics Gboyega Oyetola Osun State
rest Ride with Ackman on Restaurant Brands? By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:25:18 -0400 Full Article QSR
rest Argentina, Uruguay restoring power after massive blackout By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:45:00 +0700 BUENOS AIRES: Electricity services have been restored to more than 50 percent of Argentina and Uruguay following a massive blackout that left around 48 million people without power on Sunday, authorities said. Full Article
rest Restaurando a discípulos desertores By feeds.gracia.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PST La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día. Full Article
rest La restauración de un santo que peca By feeds.gracia.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PST La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día. Full Article
rest Prestige Brands Holdings (PBH) CEO Ron Lombardi on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:30:45 -0400 Full Article PBH SA Transcripts
rest Wall Street Breakfast: Easing Of Lockdown Restrictions By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:02:22 -0400 Full Article SPY QQQ AAPL ADDYY AFRAF AHT AMZN BA BHR BYND DB DO EADSY F L LK NCLH RCL SBUX GOOG GOOGL Wall Street Breakfast
rest Auto Industry Interest Group Warns Moving Operations Overseas If Kia Loses Lawsuit By english.hankyung.com Published On :: 2017-08-11 08:20 Ahead of the lower court decision on the definition of ordinary wage involving Kia Motors as a defendant, the nation's car makers warned that they would move their plants overseas if Kia loses the lawsuit. The Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association whose members include Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors, GM Korea, Renault Samsung, and Ssangyong Motor, said in a statement, "If Kia Motors must pay an additional labor cost of 3 trillion won after the ordinary wage litigation, we have no choice but to c... Full Article
rest Bank Holiday decision sees UK catch up with rest of Europe By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2006-06-16 Government plans to ensure that workers don't have to take Bank Holidays as part of their annual leave will see the UK start to catch up with its European counterparts in terms of holiday provision. Currently up to two million workers in the UK hav... Full Article
rest 2 arrested in slaying of Michigan guard over face mask order By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:06:08+00:00 Two men were arrested Friday in the fatal shooting of a security guard who demanded a woman wear a mask while shopping at a store. Full Article
rest Cyber liability: how can businesses protect themselves against underestimated cyber risks? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-12-03 Cyber risk is the risk of financial loss, disruption, or damage to reputation as a result of breaches of data security, including unauthorised disclosure of data, and compromise or failures of IT systems. Specific examples include: ... Full Article
rest Advising on restaurant opening in Milan By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-06-19 Lume recently awarded prestigious Michelin star ?Our client, AUREA srl, is the proud owner of a now Michelin-Starred restaurant which is gaining huge attention in a new multi-use development in Milan. The area, formally a factory site, has un... Full Article
rest Commission probes online restrictions on retailers - e-commerce sector inquiry update By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-14 It has been reported that the European Commission (the “Commission”) is asking retailers to detail the difficulties they face while trying to sell their products online, as part of the lengthy questionnaires sent to the retailers followi... Full Article
rest When can sales via online platforms be restricted? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-12-23 Selective Distribution – Some recent developments in the adidas case: when can sales via online platforms be restricted? On 18 November 2015, the Autorité de la concurrence (the “French Competition Authority” or “... Full Article
rest UK adopts new EU-driven restrictive measures to deter and respond to external cyber-attacks through financial sanctions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-06-25 On 17 May 2019, the European Council established a framework and implemented a new sanctions regime which now allows the EU to impose targeted sanctions to “deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU and i... Full Article
rest Highest EU court confirms pay for delay settlement agreements may be abusive and restrict competition by object or effect By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-05 On 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) confirmed that an agreement in settlement of a patent dispute in the pharmaceutical sector may constitute a restriction of competition by object or effect, as well as an abuse o... Full Article
rest Protecting your interests - A guide to taking security in 21 countries worldwide By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-02-13 Companies trade in an increasingly global market. Despite this, the process of taking security in support of financial obligations remains essentially a question of the national law in the country where the assets over which security is granted are ... Full Article
rest If a tree falls in the forest By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-04 The question, “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”, raises interesting questions regarding observation and perception. Regardless of who postulated this thought experiment first, or when ... Full Article
rest KSA: The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) invites interested developers to pre-qualify for the third round of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabias National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-13 Background On 9 January 2020, REPDO invited developers to prequalify via a request for qualifications (“RfQ”) for the third round of the NREP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Third round of the NREP There will be four photovoltaic (&ldquo... Full Article
rest Everest Re Group, Ltd. (RE) CEO Juan Andrade on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:51:09 -0400 Full Article RE SA Transcripts
rest Coronavirus breaches White House as rest of America re-opens By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT WASHINGTON: Three aides working for US President , vice-president , and first daughter have tested positive for the novel this week. This has brought the pandemic to within a degree of the center of power in the US and made the White House an unexpected emerging hotspot even as large parts of America is now re-opening for business to very light footfall. All three principals and their spouses are reported to have tested negative for the virus. The White House has now updated its protocol to include daily tests for everyone entering the complex, though Trump himself is skeptical of the process and has disdained masking and social distancing guidelines outlined by his own administration. The... Full Article
rest Mexico: 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:50 GMT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who... Full Article
rest 'Europe Needs a Break': EU Plots to Restart Travel and Tourism Despite COVID By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:08 GMT By Gabriela BaczynskaBRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU states should guarantee vouchers for travel cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic and start... ...... Full Article
rest 'Europe Needs a Break': EU Plots to Restart Travel And Tourism Despite Coronavirus By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:53 GMT Germany and other member states... Full Article
rest Venezuelan Army Announces Arrest of Two More Mercenaries Involved in Failed Maduro Kidnap Attempt By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:16 GMT On Sunday, the Venezuelan army frustrated an... Full Article
rest Forest official cites rising risk of human-caused wildfires By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:32 GMT TAOS, N.M. (AP) — The top administrator of a national forest in northern New Mexico says there’s an elevated risk of human-caused wildfires due to drying conditions and negligence by some forest visitors.... Full Article
rest Argentina’s Debt Restructuring “Groundhog Day”… or Maybe Not? Three Key Points By www.ipsnews.net Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:58:04 +0000 On April 17, the Alberto Ángel Fernández administration in Argentina officially unveiled its offer for debt restructuring on USD 66 billion foreign currency-denominated bonds. Starting on that date, the offer is valid for 20 days, a period during which difficult negotiations with bondholders are expected to take place. Based on the first reactions from some […] The post Argentina’s Debt Restructuring “Groundhog Day”… or Maybe Not? Three Key Points appeared first on Inter Press Service. Full Article Economy & Trade Financial Crisis Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Latin America & the Caribbean TerraViva United Nations
