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What’s Next? EU, US and Colombia Show They’re Moving Forward with the Paris Agreement

Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now?




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NVIDIA and King’s College London Announce MONAI Open Source AI Framework for Healthcare Research

It’s never been more important to put powerful AI tools in the hands of the world’s leading medical researchers. That’s why we’re introducing MONAI, our latest initiative with King’s College London. This open-source AI framework for healthcare builds on the best practices from existing tools, including NVIDIA Clara, NiftyNet, DLTK and DeepNeuro. MONAI is user-friendly, Read article >

The post NVIDIA and King’s College London Announce MONAI Open Source AI Framework for Healthcare Research appeared first on The Official NVIDIA Blog.




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Earth to AI: Three Startups Using Deep Learning for Environmental Monitoring

Sometimes it takes an elevated view to appreciate the big picture. NASA’s iconic “Blue Marble,” taken in 1972, helped inspire the modern environmental movement by capturing the finite and fragile nature of Earth for the first time. Today, aerial imagery from satellites and drones powers a range of efforts to monitor and protect our planet Read article >

The post Earth to AI: Three Startups Using Deep Learning for Environmental Monitoring appeared first on The Official NVIDIA Blog.




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NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Instructor-Led Training Now Available Remotely

Starting this month, NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute is offering instructor-led workshops that are delivered remotely via a virtual classroom. DLI provides hands-on training in AI, accelerated computing and accelerated data science to help developers, data scientists and other professionals solve their most challenging problems. These in-depth classes are taught by experts in their respective fields, Read article >

The post NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Instructor-Led Training Now Available Remotely appeared first on The Official NVIDIA Blog.




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NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Instructor-Led Training Now Available Remotely

Starting this month, NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute is offering instructor-led workshops that are delivered remotely via a virtual classroom. DLI provides hands-on training in AI, accelerated computing and accelerated data science to help developers, data scientists and other professionals solve their most challenging problems. These in-depth classes are taught by experts in their respective fields, Read article >

The post NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Instructor-Led Training Now Available Remotely appeared first on The Official NVIDIA Blog.




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The Beauty and Blessing of Forgiveness, Part 1 (Philemon 1–3)

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




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The Right Motive in Sanctification (Galatians 4:19)

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




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The Perfect Model of a Spirit-Empowered Life (Galatians 5:16–26)

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




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The Character of the Pastor (1 Timothy 6:11-14)

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




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The Work of the Word (Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration) (2 Timothy 3:16-4:5)

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




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Confessing Christ (1 Timothy 3:16)

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




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EWC President Morrison on the Crisis in Japan

EWC President Morrison on the Crisis in Japan
The East-West Center community expresses its sympathy and deep concern over the loss of life and on-going crisis in Japan resulting from the massive earthquake and tsunami. Our hearts go out to the family members of those who lost their lives and to the thousands who are still trying to locate family and friends, who lost property, or who have had to leave their homes. We salute those courageous workers and members of the military and other public services who are doing their utmost to contain the damage at the nuclear reactors and providing relief assistance to hundreds of thousands of Japanese. Please consider giving generously to the organizations involved in relief activities.




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Inouye: APEC Promotes Stability in Asia Pacific Region

Inouye: APEC Promotes Stability in Asia Pacific Region
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (Nov. 12, 2010) – Speaking yesterday at the 2010 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Yokohama, Japan, U.S. Senate Appropriation Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawai‘i) said the meeting comes at a time when “the interdependence among the world’s economies have reached a level never seen before.”




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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 50 Spotlight: East-West Center’s ‘Priceless Legacy’ is Revealed in 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video

EWC 50 Spotlight: East-West Center’s ‘Priceless Legacy’ is Revealed in 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video

In honor of the East-West Center’s 50th anniversary, the commemorative video, “A Priceless Legacy,” was featured at the recent dinner launching the year’s celebrations.  In the video, the Center’s history unfolds through a series of interviews with key leaders and current East-West Center participants who share their reflections.  




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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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Spotlight on Alumni: EWC Alumna Ann Dunham— Mother to President Obama and Champion of Women’s Rights and Economic Justice

Spotlight on Alumni: EWC Alumna Ann Dunham— Mother to President Obama and Champion of Women’s Rights and Economic Justice

S. Ann Dunham (Soetoro) as an EWC degree fellow in 1975.

 

 




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Spotlight on Education: Welcoming Ceremony

Spotlight on Education: Welcoming Ceremony

HONOLULU (August 14)  The EWC welcomed 155 new fellows from 37 countries in traditional Hawaiian style with a lei greeting, a hula dance, and a Hawaiian ole chant during this week’s new student orientation.

The traditional welcoming ceremony was part of a two-week orientation that exposes new students to the unique cross-cultural environment of the EWC and instills an appreciation for the host indigenous Hawaiian culture. 




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It’s the 70s Once More at EWC Get-Together

It’s the 70s Once More at EWC Get-Together
HONOLULU (August 6) – There is an old joke that goes, “If you remember the 60s you weren’t there.” What about the 70s? No worries. At least 110 East-West Center (EWC) 70s alumni have already signed up to prove they were there and remember.

The EWC’s 1970s reunion, open to all “born into the family” back then, will be held August 24 through 27 at the Center. The 30-year gathering is more than just an old-time meet-and-greet. According to EWC Alumni Officer Gordon Ring, “There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues we faced in the 1970s and how they have evolved, and the chance to meet current Center staff, researchers, and students. But, there will also be plenty of opportunity for fun.”




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EWC Mourns Passing of Board Member Tadashi Yamamoto

The East-West Center joins many in the international relations community in mourning the April 15 passing of EWC Board of Governors member Tadashi Yamamoto, a strong advocate of the development of a vibrant, internationalized civil society in Japan and of deepened Japanese ties with other countries.




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EWC Community Mourns Passing of Senator Inouye

Sen. Inouye with EWC students in 2007.

The East-West Center community is greatly saddened by the passing of Hawai‘i Senator Daniel K. Inouye, long one of the Center’s most avid supporters. EWC President Charles E. Morrison extended the EWC community’s heartfelt condolences to Senator Inouye’s family and loved ones.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a great patriot and statesman who served his nation and state in many different capacities,” Morrison said. “Senator Inouye has always been the staunchest supporter of the East-West Center, not just in Washington, but also frequently interacting with participants and alumni. We will sorely miss him.”




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Future Leaders of the Pacific Converge in Samoa

APIA, SAMOA (Aug. 29, 2014) -- Youth leaders from 18 Pacific nations have converged in Samoa this week for the second ‘Future Leaders of the Pacific’ conference, organized by the U.S. embassies in New Zealand and Samoa in partnership with the East-West Center and held in connection with next week’s International Conference on Small Island Developing States.

Photo: US Embassy New ZealandThe youth delegates are meeting with more a dozen of the region’s top dignitaries to discuss regional issues such as non-communicable diseases, gender equality, climate change and sustainable development in the Pacific.




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EWC Students from South Pacific and Timor-Leste Gain U.S. Insight, Experience Through 2015 D.C. Internships

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2015) – Nine college students from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste who are studying in Hawai‘i on East-West Center-administered scholarships are wrapping up six-week internships in Washington, D.C. designed to offer them professional experience and help expand their understanding of American society.




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Millions more out of work in US as productivity levels plunge

Millions more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting layoffs broadened from consumer-facing industries to other segments of the economy and could remain elevated even as many parts




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Morocco - New opportunities for investments of companies based in Morocco

Morocco - New opportunities for investments of companies based in Morocco By Jawad Fassi-Fehri In Morocco, measures aiming to make Casa Finance City (CFC) a financial continental platform are progressing. After the announcement by the African Develo...




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Show me the Money! - The SFC Moves to Regulate Depositaries of SFC-authorised Collective Investment Schemes

The SFC Moves to Regulate Depositaries of SFC-authorised Collective Investment Schemes In September 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”) issued a Consultation Paper (available here) setting out its proposa...




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Lawbite: No modification of restrictive covenant

The Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust v Millgate Developments Ltd and others [2018] EWCA Civ 2679 The Court of Appeal has refused to allow a property developer to modify a set of restrictive covenants, reversing the decision of the Upper Trib...




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Lawbite: Less is not more when it comes to Qualifying Long Term Agreements

Bracken Hill Court at Ackworth Management Company Ltd v Dobson [2018] UKUT 333 (LC) The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has upheld an appeal from a management company and determined that contracts of less than 12 months are not Qualifying Long T...




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The Divine Summons (John 3:1–10)

Now open your Bible, if you will, to the third chapter of the gospel of John. 




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Don’t take their word for it - the No Oral Modification Effect

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in the long-awaited appeal of Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 24, a case which the court describes as “exceptional” on the basis it concerns two ...




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Lawbite: Money, money, money…injunctions and rights to light

Beaumont Business Centres Limited v Florala Properties Limited [2018] EWHC 2112 (Ch) The High Court was not persuaded that Beaumont, the Claimant, should be precluded from continuing with its claim for an injunction to restrict works which threatene...




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Lawbite: Mistakes can be common and costly

CDS (Superstores International) Limited v Place Road Properties Limited (Unreported) The County Court in Bristol has agreed to rectify the rent and rent review provisions in a lease on the basis that the agreement was reached under a mistake. The pa...




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Lawbite: Does an oral promise to pay amount to a guarantee?

Deepak Abbhi v Richard John Slade (trading as Richard Slade & Co) [2019] EWCA Civ 2175 The Court of Appeal recently unanimously held that an oral promise by a son-in-law to give money to his father-in-law to pay legal fees was an indemnity and n...




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Black-Pepper Salmon With Dill Smashed Potatoes

From Gourmet 2009. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Lemon Sandwich Cookies

From Gourmet magazine. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Lemon Hard Sauce (Southern Living)

Found this in Jan 2010 Southern Living magazine. A delicious topping for gingerbread, scones or muffins. Store sauce in refrigerator up to 1 week. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. -- posted by Bren in LR




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Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers With Smokey Paprika Gaze

from Bon Appetit. A delicious glaze. Make it often. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Zucchini With Lemony Crumbs

from Bon Appetit. -- posted by Vicki Kaye




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Apple Cinnamon Latticed Hand Pies

Apple pie has never looked so good. -- posted by Food.com




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Coronavirus - Remote/home working – UK

Advice note - Remote/home working during the coronavirus outbreak Employers are facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus, which for some mean that a significant proportion, if not all, of its workforce are working from home, at short n...




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Memorandum on Covid-19 - Directive issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour on 29 April 2020

BACKGROUND New Regulations were issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002 (Disaster Management Act) on 29 April 2020 (New DMA Regulations). Regulation 2(3) of the New DMA Regulations provides that any Directions issued by a resp...




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Mortgage industry

Clive Briault, FSA Retail Managing Director, gave advice to the Council of Mortgage Lenders Annual Conference urging firms to assess their funding and liquidity positions in light of expected worsening of liquidity and credit risks. Mr Briault also...




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Mortgage fraud - the Land Registry’s response

Partly in an effort to counter the tide of mortgage fraud cases, the Land Registry has amended the Land Registration Rules 2003 with effect from 10 November 2008. The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 substantially amend many of the forms req...




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Subrogation – follow the money

The doctrine of subrogation can provide a remedy to a lender whose charge has not been properly registered. It can be a complex remedy but is worth exploring further both here and in future financial e–briefings. Indeed in the 'recoveries&nda...




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“Ending free movement”: what is changing?

Reports early this week indicated that the new Home Secretary intends to “end free movement” to the UK of EEA citizens immediately in the event of no-deal Brexit. This has caused widespread alarm and was clarified by a Home Office Fact S...




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Vaccine works on monkeys

A CORONAVIRUS vaccine developed in China has been proven effective on monkeys. PiCoVacc, a vaccine made by Beijing-based Sinovac Biotech, used a typical method to prevent the virus from infecting life




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Chinese Educators Arrive for Launch of Six-Month Residency in U.S. Schools

Chinese Educators Arrive for Launch of Six-Month Residency in U.S. Schools
HONOLULU (Dec. 1, 2010) – Fifteen elementary and secondary school teachers from China have arrived at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, for the inauguration of a new educational exchange in which the teachers will spend six months living, learning, and working with their counterparts at host schools in six U.S. states. EWC is offering the China-U.S. Educational Exchange Residency Program in cooperation with the Chinese Ministry of Education.




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Solomon Islands Election Observers Issue Statement

Solomon Islands Election Observers Issue Statement

Voter turn-out was high on the Island of Makira.


Inside the polling station, dye was placed on voter's cuticles to indicate that they had voted.


The arduous task of manual ballot counting took several days to complete.




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UN Democracy Fund Awards East-West Center $225K to Help Strengthen Democracy in Pakistan

UN Democracy Fund Awards East-West Center $225K to Help Strengthen Democracy in Pakistan
HONOLULU (Feb. 18, 2010) – The East-West Center has received a grant of $225,000 from the United Nations Democracy Fund to help strengthen Pakistan’s recently restored democracy. The project will reinforce electoral and parliamentary processes and enhance civil society’s capacity to promote accountability and transparency.

“Pakistan is a Muslim country of 164 million people, and a nuclear power,” said project leader Shabbir Cheema, Director of the East-West Center’s Asia-Pacific Governance and Democracy Initiative. “But a weak Parliament, lack of trust in electoral processes and weak civil society institutions have constrained the deepening and consolidation of democracy in the country.”




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Hiroshima Mayor to Commemorate 50 Years of Sister-City Relationship with Honolulu

Hiroshima Mayor to Commemorate 50 Years of Sister-City Relationship with Honolulu
HONOLULU (June 25) – The Mayor of Hiroshima, the Honorable Tadatoshi Akiba, will commemorate 50 years of the sister-city relationship between Hiroshima and Honolulu at a special luncheon presentation on Wednesday, July 8.

In addition to the mayor’s presentation, there will be Japanese musical entertainment and a special photo exhibit centering on Sadako Sasaki, the young Hiroshima atomic bombing victim who famously folded 1,000 cranes for peace before she died from radiation-induced leukemia.