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Australian Renewable Hydrogen Power Plant One Step Closer To Completion

Australian hydrogen infrastructure developer H2U confirmed today that it will use Baker Hughes NovaLT gas turbine generators at its South Australian Renewable Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chain Demonstrator in Port Lincoln.




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Hawaiian Electric Companies achieve 27 percent renewable energy in 2018 despite loss of geothermal

In late February, Hawaiian Electric Companies announced that they have achieved a consolidated 27 percent renewable portfolio standard in 2018, even with the loss of Hawaii Island’s geothermal resource for most of the year following the Kilauea volcanic eruption. Hawaii has a goal of reaching 100 percent renewable energy by 2045.




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Accounting of Disclosures Under the HITECH Act

A notice of proposed rulemaking from the HHS Office for Civil Rights that would modify the HIPAA Privacy Rule standard for accounting of disclosures of protected health information and add new requirements for access reports.




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FDIC: The RiverBank, Wyoming, Minn., Closes

The RiverBank, Wyoming, Minn., was closed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. as receiver.




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FDIC: Sun Security Bank, Ellington, Mo., Closes

Sun Security Bank, Ellington, Mo., was closed by the Missouri Division of Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. as receiver.




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NCUA: Craftsman Credit Union, Detroit, Closes

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services liquidated Craftsman Credit Union of Detroit and appointed the National Credit Union Administration as liquidating agent.




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2013 Draws to a Close: Clean Energy Scorecard

Global private capital renewable energy investments are still above $250 billion for 2013. While the final numbers are not in yet, 3rd quarter global renewable energy investments, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest data on deals and projects, notes slightly lower global investment than in 2012 due faltering “political will to decarbonise energy mix.” They further note that the third quarter’s decline in investment will push the year’s overall investment in renewable energy and energy-smart technologies down below 2012's $281 billion. But $250+ billion ain’t shabby.




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Renewable Energy Loses Out in Europe's "Lame-Duck" Climate Plan

Wind and solar power producers say they're at risk of losing investment after the European Union's executive arm scrapped proposals for a mandatory target on renewable energy use in 2030.




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Carbon Market Overhaul Closer After EU Lawmakers Approve Plan

European Union negotiators are endorsing an accelerated overhaul of the bloc’s carbon market after the price of emission rights fell to levels that fail to deter polluters.




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US and China Join Paris Agreement, Bringing it Much Closer to Taking Effect

The United States and China on Sept. 3 formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China, ahead of the G20 Summit. President Obama and President Xi both deposited their country’s official instrument with United Nations Secretary, General Ban-Ki Moon.




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Chile will increase small hydropower generation with 3-MW Los Pinos hydropower plant

Chile's Schwager Energy and China-based Shenyang Yuanda Commercial & Investment Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 3 to build the 3-MW Los Pinos run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in southern Chile's Lagos region, according to BN Americas.
 




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The Inheritance You Can’t Lose (Galatians 4:7–11)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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The Divine Credentials of the Christmas Child (Colossians 1:15-19)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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Leaving the World to Reach the World (Colossians 3:1-4)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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Killing the Sin in Your Life (Colossians 3:5-9)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation, Part 1 (Colossians 3:9-17)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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Sanctification: The Believer’s Transformation, Part 2 (Colossians 3:9-17)

Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.




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EWC Mourns Loss of Hadi Soesastro, International Advisory Board Member

EWC Mourns Loss of Hadi Soesastro, International Advisory Board Member

Dr. Hadi Soesastro

HONOLULU (May 3) - The East-West Center expresses its deep sympathy to the family of Dr. Hadi Soesastro as we mourn his passing. Dr. Hadi served as a member of the Center’s International Advisory Board and has participated in several EWC activities over the years.  He also served as the executive director of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia. As one of the most prominent and respected Southeast Asian intellectuals promoting regional economic cooperation and freer trade, he was a mentor and adviser to many younger Southeast Asian scholars and government officials.   

 




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EWC Mourns Loss of Corazon Aquino, Former Philippines President

EWC Mourns Loss of Corazon Aquino, Former Philippines President
HONOLULU (July 31) - The East-West Center expresses its sympathy to the people of the Philippines, as they mourn the death of former President Corazon Aquino. "Our hearts go out to the members of Aquino's family in this time of bereavement," says EWC President Charles E. Morrison. He adds, "We will always remember Corazon Aquino for her dedication to all the people of the Philippines and for her idealism, strength, and courage in the face of opposition."




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EWC Community Saddened by Loss of Prof. Jon Van Dyke

The East-West Center community was saddened to learn of the sudden death on Nov. 29 of Adjunct Senior Fellow Jon Van Dyke, a University of Hawaii law professor and longtime associate of the Center. He was a leading authority on constitutional, international and maritime law, as well as indigenous and environmental issues. Recently, he participated in an EWC-organized meeting of supreme court justices from ASEAN countries.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to Jon’s wife Sherry, his family and his many friends, students and colleagues. The University of Hawaii’s William S. Richardson School of Law has created a tribute page, where those who wish to do so may share their condolences and memories.




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EWC Community Saddened by Loss of Emeritus Senior Fellow Meheroo Jussawalla

The East-West Center expresses its sadness over the passing of Emeritus Senior Fellow Meheroo Jussawalla following a long illness. After a very distinguished career in her native India, Meheroo joined the East-West Center’s Communications Institute in 1977 and was a pioneer in developing the field of information economic. After she formally retired, she remained active in East-West Center projects and activities.




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Coronavirus - Business interruption loss recovery - Czech Republic

How to navigate the financial recovery process the state is responsible for damages caused by the crisis measures adopted under the Crisis Act. No unlawful behaviour of the state is required business party is liable for damages caused by a bre...




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Thinkers to Convene at 10th East-West Philosopher's Conference

Prestigious Gathering will Focus on Economics and Justice in an Age of Global Interdependence
HONOLULU (May 12, 2011) – Nearly 200 leading thinkers from 30 different countries will gather in Honolulu May 16-24 for the Tenth East-West Philosopher's Conference , a landmark international conference series dating back to the 1930s. The theme of this year’s conference is "Value and Values: Economics and Justice in an Age of Global Interdependence."
Conference sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held at the East-West Center’s Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center (Jefferson Hall, 1777 East-West Road).
A copy of the conference schedule can be downloaded here .




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EWC to Oversee Close to $500,000 in NOAA Funding to Study Climate, Health, and Migration in Pacific Islands

King tide in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Photo: Pacific RISA

HONOLULU (Oct 25, 2018) -- The East-West Center has been awarded funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the International Research and Applications Project (IRAP), which is designed to support international, decision-based research on climate-sensitive health risks in partnership with the Pacific Regional Integrated Science and Assessment (RISA) program.




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To disclose or not to disclose? New Freedom of Information guidance for procurement information

Procuring authorities and private sector contractors have for some years struggled with the application of the Freedom of Information Act to PFI/PPP procurement processes, and to the legal documentation that results from them. Procuring authorities...




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Handling electronic disclosure from October 2010

The change Important new guidance for giving disclosure of electronic documents in civil litigation was introduced on 1 October 2010. A new practice direction (31B: the Electronic Disclosure PD)  will have a significant impact on substantial c...




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FCA consultation paper on discretionary commission models and commission disclosure

1. FCA Final Report on Motor Finance In March 2019, the FCA published its Final Report on motor finance. Our briefing note on the Final Report can be found Full Article



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High Court reaffirms tests for (i) a non-disclosure order and (ii) setting aside a without notice order due to non-disclosure

United Kingdom Independence Party Limited v Richard Braine and others [2019] EWHC 3527 (QB) Facts of the Case This decision relates to: 1. applications by the Claimant (“UKIP”) for orders (a) continuing until trial an interim non-disclos...




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High Court delivers reminder that search orders are intended to preserve documents and not (without specific provision) provide early disclosure

TBD (Owen Holland) Ltd v Simons & Ors [2020] EWHC 30 (Ch) Background A search order is one of the most draconian orders that the English courts can make, allowing an applicant – where there is a real possibility that a respondent may destroy o...




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Wall Street-Tweak: Inform Retail Investors Of The Stock Borrow Earnings They Lose Out On.




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Safety Considerations: Premises Closure

Overview for owners and occupiers 1. Introduction 1.1. In the current climate many businesses are faced with the difficult decision as to whether they can continue with their operations at this unprecedented time; none more so than those who operate...




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Introduction of disclosure obligations on the integration of ESG factors and risks

The European Commission published new Regulations on harmonised requirements in respect of sustainability-related disclosures and benchmarks contributing to sustainable finance (EU/2019/2089) (the “Disclosure Regulation”) in the Official...




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Coronavirus - losses and liabilities for insurance industry

Businesses across the world are suffering a variety of different losses as a result of the spread of, and public reaction to, coronavirus.  The answer to the question of whether these losses will be covered by your insurance policies is, as wit...




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Have you made full disclosure in your tax return?

    With the deadline for individuals (who are not provisional taxpayers) fast approaching for submitting their tax returns, a question that is worth asking is whether full disclosure has been made in the relevant tax return. A taxpayer ha...




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Coronavirus - Flat-rate carryback for expected losses – Germany

Retroactive reduction of advance tax payments for 2019 ... Due to the coronavirus crisis, many taxpayers can expect their income to collapse considerably in 2020, leading to losses that can be offset against tax payments. Such losses can be off...




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Governor Badaru losses another aide

The Jigawa State government has announced the death of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Adult and Higher Education, Alhaji Ibrahim Isma’il. Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State on New Media, Auwalu D. Sankara confirmed the death to DAILY POST. He said the deceased died in the hospital after suffering […]

Governor Badaru losses another aide




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Thailand score first World Cup goal in 5-1 loss to Sweden

NICE: A couple of seconds elapsed before a disbelieving Kanjana Sungngoen raised her arms in celebration.




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El patrón de Dios para los esposos, 2ª Parte B

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los hijos, 1ª Parte

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los hijos, 2ª Parte A

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los hijos, 2ª Parte B

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los padres, 1ª Parte A

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los padres, 1ª Parte B

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los padres, 2ª Parte A

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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El patrón de Dios para los padres, 2ª Parte B

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.




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Cuidado con los falsos profetas, 1ª Parte A

How can you be sure you believe the true gospel? John MacArthur helps you sharpen your discernment today on "Grace to You," he examines a passage of Scripture that can help you avoid of those who skillfully preach false doctrine.




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Cuidado con los falsos profetas, 1ª Parte B

Many people think they're on their way to eternal life only to one day find out that, all along, they’d been traveling down the broad path to destruction. So how can you know for sure which path you are on? John MacArthur answers, today on "Grace to You."




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Cuidado con los falsos profetas, 2ª Parte A

History is filled with examples of men who’ve misled their followers, guiding them to sad and catastrophic destruction. So do you know how to spot a false prophet? John MacArthur helps you sharpen your discernment today on "Grace to You."




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Cuidado con los falsos profetas, 2ª Parte B

How can you know if you've been influenced by a false teacher? Today on "Grace to You," John MacArthur shows you how to recognize spiritual wolves and respond to their unbiblical teaching.